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  • February 27, 2026
Program Six – Life and Liberty

A mixed repertory ballet program presented by The Sarasota Ballet and accompanied by live music from the Sarasota Orchestra.

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  • February 27, 2026
4th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair

Experience art like never before at the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts!

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  • February 27, 2026
13th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies

Join Child Protection Center for a magical night of bringing transformational healing to survivors of child abuse right here in our own community.

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  • February 26, 2026
Divergent Gallery reopens as David Steiner Gallery & Studio

From Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, 5-8PM, guests are invited to a special three-day unveiling to experience the newly reimagined space.

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  • February 24, 2026
Meet the Builders at Music on Main!

Discover everything Lakewood Ranch has to offer at our Meet the Builders at Music on Main!

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  • February 24, 2026
Badlands & Divas of Soul at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch

Join us for two showstopping shows. Before the curtain rises, visit our Art Gallery or savor a delicious dinner at the Kiltie Grille.

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  • February 23, 2026
The Parkinson's Expo

Educate. Engage. Empower. Presented by Neuro Challenge Foundation on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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  • February 23, 2026
Children First’s 26th Annual Fairytale Ball

This milestone event on April 11, 2026 honors 65 years of Children First and 30 years of leadership by CEO Philip Tavill.

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  • February 20, 2026
Sarasota Jazz Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable week of world-class jazz as the Sarasota Jazz Festival returns March 9-14, 2026!

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  • February 18, 2026
Sarasota Festival of the Arts™

Looking for exciting activities to add to your calendar? Make sure to visit us on February 28th – March 1st, 2026 for the Sarasota Festival of Arts.

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  • February 12, 2026
Don't Miss Your Chance to Win 2 Tickets to Defying Expectations!

Sign up for Observer Media Group's Arts & Entertainment newsletter for your chance to win!

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  • February 9, 2026
2026 Designer Event Lineup

The Giving Tree Gallery's 2026 lineup brings together globally recognized designers and true artisans, each with a clear point of view and a dedicated following.

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  • February 9, 2026
All Aboard For Animals

We hope to have some of our rescue partners there with dogs and will feature our partnership with them.

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  • August 4, 2025
Skip the Bridge and Take the Gulf Islands Ferry

Hop aboard the Gulf Islands Ferry and turn a regular day into a mini escape.

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  • February 3, 2026
Alexander Calder - The Nature of Movement

Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement brings art, motion, and nature together at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, February 8–May 31, 2026.

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