Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

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  • June 12, 2025
Manasota Track Club volunteers clean up near Overlook Park
  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch author shares advice for young professionals
  • June 11, 2025
Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate
  • June 11, 2025
Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation

Arts + Culture

  • June 12, 2025
Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota Opera hires new marketing and events officer
  • June 6, 2025
Former Broadway star Ann Morrison is back on top
  • June 4, 2025
Come one, come all to the Summer Circus Spectacular
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • May 25, 2025
Memorial Day hike crosses Ringling Bridge in honor of the fallen
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair
  • May 22, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus
  • May 20, 2025
Fire department open house showcases the tools behind rescues