Arts + Entertainment

By Spencer Fordin
December 12, 2022

Artist keeps living in the eye of the storm

Mara Torres González wanted to celebrate her art documenting a natural disaster. And then she lived through another one.

Arts + Entertainment
Visual Art

By Spencer Fordin
December 10, 2022

Asolo Rep courts parents and kids for a day at the theater

The new PlayDate program introduces workshops tied to performances for children and their parents.

Arts + Entertainment
Performing Art

By Andrew Warfield
December 8, 2022

Kids get a chance to 'Shop with a Cop' Saturday

The Sarasota Housing Authority and SPD will team up on Saturday for the annual Shop with a Cop event.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate
December 8, 2022

FST brings series of emotional arcs with smart yet fun 1970s revue

Florida Studio Theatre’s latest cabaret revue celebrates the decade of revolution, evolution, disco and dance.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater
December 7, 2022

Not just for the birds: History buffs welcome at Jiggs Landing

Denise Kleiner stuffs her boat tours with years of knowledge she picked up living on the Braden River.

East County
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin
December 7, 2022

FST pianist thrives in crafting the music of cabarets

He’s the indispensable man behind the music. For three decades, Jim Prosser has been Florida Studio Theatre's Piano Man.

Arts + Entertainment
Performing Art

By Spencer Fordin
December 6, 2022

The best things to do in Sarasota for Dec. 8-14

Ballet and holiday classics dot the landscape as Sarasota's arts community welcomes the Christmas season.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin
December 6, 2022

Local couple illuminates Selby Gardens for 'Lights in Bloom'

Carolyn and Phil Babas are the couple who design the annual holiday spectacle at Selby Gardens. And they're not sure they ever want to retire.

Arts + Entertainment
Visual Art

By Spencer Fordin
December 5, 2022

Bistro spells comfort food with tomato soup and grilled cheese

Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran knows she can make people of all ages happy with a simple taste of home.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate
December 3, 2022

Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Spencer Fordin
December 2, 2022

Sarasota can't get enough of 'The Nutcracker'

It's a holiday tradition that seems to have no saturation point. "The Nutcracker" graces several stages in town this season.

Arts + Entertainment
Performing Art

By Ian Swaby
December 2, 2022

Naked Farmer restaurant to join UTC in mid 2023

The restaurant promises an ever-changing menu and focuses on regionally sourced produce.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Spencer Fordin
November 30, 2022

Sailor Circus turns precocious kids into polished performers

The circus might seem like an irregular extracurricular activity, but at Sarasota's Circus Arts Conservatory, it's molding a generation of talented and flexible humans.

Arts + Entertainment
Performing Art

By Amanda Postma
November 29, 2022

Takeout pasta concept opens in St. Armands

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work on St. Armands Circle.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer
November 29, 2022

Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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