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Imaginarium

Cosplayers Descended on Selby Library on Saturday. Here Are Some of the Best Costumes We Saw.

SRQ Con took over both floors of the library, elevating the space into an otherworldly expanse of imagination.

05/22/2023 Photography by Hannah Phillips By Bethany Ritz

Art News

Selby Gardens' Summer Exhibit Will Feature Artist John Pirman's Work

"Diving into Nature" will be on view at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus from July 22-Sept. 17.

05/18/2023 By Staff

Review

Review: Asolo Rep Offers Up a Rousing Man of La Mancha

The season closer offers some fresh eyes on the decades-old "Impossible Dream" musical.

05/15/2023 By Kay Kipling

Mother's Day

Looking For a Book for Mom? Here Are Our Top Picks For Mother's Day

If mom's too busy to pick out a book these days, help her out so she can cozy up with one of these great reads.

05/11/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Public Art Alert

Check Out the Public Art Installation Headed to Downtown Sarasota's One Main Plaza

Asper is the public art component of the massive, mixed-use One Main Plaza complex headed to downtown Sarasota.

05/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Lim's revenge

Check Out the Top Sculpture Contender for the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road Roundabout

Where The Sun Always Shines by Sujin Lim earned the City of Sarasota Public Art Committee's recommendation at yesterday's meeting. It will now go to city commissioners for approval.

05/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Limelight

Photos: Sarasota Ballet Images of Dance

A one-off performance showcased classic pieces and new work.

05/04/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Q & A

Stephen Root on HBO's Barry, the Coen Brothers and Why He Always Wanted to Be a Character Actor

The Sarasota-born actor has played nearly 300 film and television roles.

05/04/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eyes on the Street

Mark Wiseman Is Making a Name for Himself in the Emerging World of 'Calligraffiti'

Calligraffiti is a worldwide phenomenon that began appearing in streets and has increasingly migrated into galleries around the planet.

05/03/2023 By Kevin Coval

Wild at Heart

Shot by Shot, Photographer Carlton Ward Jr. Is Saving Wild Florida

This week sees the publication of Path of the Panther: New Hope for Wild Florida, Ward's new book of Florida wildlife photography.

05/03/2023 By Isaac Eger

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Lights, Camera, Action

The Sarasota Opera House Has Announced the Lineup for Its Summer Classic Movies Series

The Friday-night series opens with 2001: A Space Odyssey on May 12 and continues through October.

05/01/2023 By Staff

Astrology

Your May 2023 Horoscope

Let your zodiac sign help you figure out how to make 2023 your best year yet.

05/01/2023 By Sir Helder Amos

R.I.P.

Remembering Legendary Talk Show Host Jerry Springer

The longtime Sarasota resident died Thursday after a brief illness.

04/27/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Read This

You’re Invited to a Free Banned Book Fair and Read-In on May 3

In response to recent censorship legislation, the public is invited to join in a book fair to increase access to books, read banned ones and connect.

04/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Don't You Dare Miss It

WSLR Show to Feature Acclaimed Percussionist Gerardo Velez and Sarasota Magazine

Velez, who has worked with artists like Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie, will join Juan Montenegro in the studio on Friday, April 28. Sarasota Magazine editor in chief Cooper Levey-Baker will also be there.

04/27/2023 By Staff

A Royal Invitation

The Sarasota Ballet Will Perform at the Royal Opera House in London Next Year

The specially curated performances will feature the works of renowned Royal Ballet choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton.

04/26/2023 By Staff

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Steps Out With the Music of Fats Waller in Big Sexy

The new revue salutes not only Waller, but WBTT veteran Leon Pitts, who stars.

04/25/2023 By Kay Kipling

Earth Day Delights

How to Celebrate Earth Day in Sarasota-Manatee

From a scrub jay festival to tree giveaways, these events provide inspiration—or a sapling that will keep the celebration going year-round.

04/19/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Public Art

Check Out the Public Art Concepts for the Fruitville Road Roundabout

The community is invited to tomorrow evening's online meeting to share their input.

04/17/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Rum Tum Tugger

Going to See Cats This Week? Consider Adopting a Homeless Kitty to Take Home After the Show.

Cat Depot is partnering with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to help adoptable cats find their forever homes.

04/17/2023 By Megan McDonald

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