Arts + Entertainment

By Marty Fugate
March 30, 2023

Asolo Rep play keeps the faith

Asolo Repertory Theatre tackles the taboo in a 1970s period comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater
March 30, 2023

Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate
March 29, 2023

Brendan Ragan takes final bow at Urbanite Theatre

The co-artistic director is heading to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, in the Chicago metro area.

Arts + Entertainment

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 29, 2023

Jay Leno receives career award from Sarasota film fest

The comedian was presented with the Sarasota Film Festival Career Achievement Award after his performance at the Van Wezel.

Arts + Entertainment

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 29, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra musician heeds the call of the harp

Music has been a lifelong companion to Sarasota Orchestra's Hannah Cope Johnson.

Arts + Entertainment
Music

By Emily Walsh
March 29, 2023

Sarasota Ballet's 'La Sylphide' has company on its toes

Luke Schaufuss and Giminez Macarena delight audiences in the classic Danish ballet.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff
March 28, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 30 to April 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Marty Fugate
March 27, 2023

Urbanite one-man play explores the battle of the mind

In "Backwards, Forwards Back" a veteran with PTSD fights to recover his mental health. His struggle is also ours, according to the artists behind the scenes.

Arts + Entertainment
Performing Art

By Humane Society of Sarasota County
March 27, 2023

Paws on the Red Carpet on April 14

Prepare to be starstruck when the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) returns on April 14!

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

A guide to eating your fill of tomatoes in Sarasota

April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month, so if you insist on this veggie with slimy seeds, here are my top tomato dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.