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Oar & Iron: Where Every Guest Will Find Something They Love

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Animal interactions and private experiences at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

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Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.

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“Catskills After Dark”

In honor of the great fun of the Catskills experience, you will enjoy a gourmet dinner by Michael’s on East and a hilarious comedy show starring comedian Elon Gold.

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Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

Join us in Sarasota on January 3rd-4th, 2026 for the Annual Sarasota Fine Art Festival.

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Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

January 2nd - 4th, get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food and fantastic live music!

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The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law

Rebecca Louise Law: Survival now extended through January 11! Located inside the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts.

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Sarasota Concert Association presents the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival

From January 22–26, 2026, this celebration will feature wine dinners, tasting seminars, an online auction, and the iconic Grand Tasting at The Ringling Museum.

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Mad Hatter NYE Party

Step into whimsy and welcome 2026 in spectacular style at GROVE's Mad Hatter NYE Party!

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Join us at the 6th Annual Sarasota Luxury Travel Forum

Learn about incredible destinations, meet top-tier travel experts, and plan your next unforgettable getaway.

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Caring Collective’s 2026 Collaboration Celebration + 4th Annual Emerging Leader Awardee Recognition

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A Tailor Near Me at Florida Studio Theatre

This Heartwarming Tale runs December 10, 2025 - February 15, 2026 in the Keating Theatre.

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Your Weekly Taste: Lotsa Lobster

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Paul Nicholas and David Cantor star in "A Tailor Near Me" at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 15.
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Justin Gomlak helps bring big city glamour to the Sarasota stage in "A Very Broadway Christmas," which plays Monday, Dec. 22, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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The Van Wezel wants you to have 'A Very Broadway Christmas'
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Richard Thomas stars in "Mark Twain Tonight!" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Dec. 19-20.
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Trevor Stalcup and Jessica Assef star in George Balanchine's "Mozartiana," in Sarasota Ballet's Program Three, "Masters of Movement," which runs Dec. 19-20 at the Sarasota Opera.
  • December 16, 2025
Sarasota Ballet taps a Balanchine disciple to stage his final major work
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Tree Fort Productions takes a recovery road trip, one classic car at a time
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