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  • November 25, 2025
The Nutcracker in Sarasota

Come witness the timeless story of Clara and her adventures with The Nutcracker with The Sarasota Ballet

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  • November 21, 2025
P3 - Masters of Movement

With two highly praised choreographers, Program Three promises to blend classical ballet with narrative style.

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  • By Sarasota Art Museum
  • November 16, 2025
Now Open: Sarasota Art Museum showcases the work of internationally renowned artist Janet Echelman like never before

Janet Echelman held the top spot on Oprah Winfrey’s “List of 50 Things That Make You Say Wow!” Now, the acclaimed artist is featured in a solo show at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design.

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  • November 14, 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance celebrates its 20th Mainstage Season

This milestone year reflects on the powerful creative relationships that have shaped Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD).

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  • By The Sarasota Players
  • November 14, 2025
Rent at The Sarasota Players

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

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  • By Florida Studio Theatre
  • November 7, 2025
Three Pianos at FST

Come to Goldstein Cabaret.1239 N Palm Ave from Nov 19 – March 29, 2026.

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  • By Florida Studio Theatre
  • October 24, 2025
Lucky Stiff

Based on “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth. First Produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988.

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  • October 9, 2025
An Exciting New Season for PMP Suncoast

Experience the Magic at the PMP Winter Residency Celebration Concert & Gala: A Night of Music, Mastery, and Inspiration with Maestro Itzhak Perlman.

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  • By Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design
  • September 17, 2025
Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration

Sarasota Art Museum shines a spotlight on Art Deco as the artform celebrates its centennial anniversary.

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  • August 25, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: 1 Hot Cookie and Ice Cream

We definitely agree with their motto, "Cookies big enough to share but taste so good you won't."

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  • May 26, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Taco Fusion

SRQ’s Best Taco Truck can be found in two local spots — downtown Sarasota on Main Street and Proctor Road.

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  • July 28, 2025
Time to See It: Divergent Gallery

Explore Sarasota through a new creative lens at Divergent Image Gallery.

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  • By The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota
  • July 21, 2025
Season Tickets for the 50th Anniversary Season!

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota's 50th Anniversary is here, and season tickets are on sale now!

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  • July 7, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: C'est La Vie

Who needs Paris when C’est La Vie brings the charm of France straight to Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch?

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  • June 30, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

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Paul Nicholas and David Cantor star in "A Tailor Near Me" at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 15.
  • December 18, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'A Tailor Near Me' stitches threads of friendship and art
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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.
  • December 17, 2025
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.
  • December 16, 2025
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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
  • December 15, 2025
Tree Fort Productions takes a recovery road trip, one classic car at a time

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