Arts + Entertainment

Lesley Dwyer
March 7, 2023

Gulfshore Marketplace to sell handmade and homegrown goods

Residents will be selling everything from cookies to artwork on March 11 at the mobile home park's annual craft market.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
March 5, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

East County
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
March 3, 2023

'An Inspector Calls' hosts dinner, with a side order of blame

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory play "An Inspector Calls" crashes an elitist Edwardian dinner party with a harsh message of personal responsibility.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Marty Fugate
March 2, 2023

'The Last Match' explores the inner game of tennis

Florida Studio Theatre's latest production explores the mind games of two fiercely competitive athletes.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Andrew Warfield
March 1, 2023

Banditos will bring its 'taco temple' to downtown Sarasota

Maryland-based Banditos Tacos & Tequila will occupy the former Tavern on Main Brewery location as it makes its Florida debut, featuring the chain's first rooftop patio.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Emma Burke
March 1, 2023

Five must-try rice bowls in Sarasota

Some sports fans might be disappointed by who won the Super Bowl, but all local foodies can agree that these Rice Bowl Champions deserve the title.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Observer Staff
February 28, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 2-8

The best of arts and entertainment in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Marty Fugate
February 27, 2023

'Frankenstein' returns to New College

New Music New College reprises a high-voltage tribute to Mary Shelley’s tale of a modern Prometheus.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 23, 2023

'Chicken & Biscuits' dives into comedy, complexities of Black culture

Asolo Rep's latest farce, "Chicken & Biscuits," takes a look on the bright side of life and death.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Jay Heater
February 23, 2023

Indian culture, kindness are key ingredients at Tandoor restaurant

Poonam Maini considers all the patrons at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine in University Town Center to be her extended family.

East County
Opinion

Andrew Warfield
February 23, 2023

New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.