Arts & Entertainment

That's RADD

RADD Sundays Return This Weekend

Arts & Central and DreamLarge are partnering to bring a new Sunday market to the streets of the Rosemary District.

11/05/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From Syesha's soul tribute to the marching bands of Sarasota’s Veterans Day parade, there’s a soundtrack to this week. In between, catch a joust at the Medieval Fair, browse the RADD Sunday Market, eat goulash at the Hungarian Festival and more.

11/05/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Urbanite Theatre's 'Ahoy-Hoy' Dials Up Fun

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, right? Maybe not, in Jenny Stafford's often hysterical comedy.

11/02/2026 By Kay Kipling

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: The Ringling

Florida’s state museum is one of Sarasota’s most well-known attractions.

11/01/2026 By Staff

Narrative History

MacKinlay Kantor May Be the Most Famous Writer You’ve Never Heard Of

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, journalist and longtime Sarasota resident, Kantor wrote dozens of books and screenplays. Novelist Robert Plunket looks back on his life and legacy.

11/01/2026 By Robert Plunket

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Performing Arts Center Hits Another Snag

The City of Sarasota and nonprofit foundation have entered dispute resolution over amended partnership agreement.

10/28/2026 By Carrie Seidman

Soul Woman

From 'American Idol' to Her Sarasota Roots, Syesha Finds a New Rhythm

Ahead of her Nov. 5 "Ladies of Soul" concert, the former "American Idol" finalist talks Broadway, the women who shaped her voice and why her latest work is taking her beyond the stage.

10/28/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Black Joy

The Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition Celebrates Black History

A visual art exhibit and a festival are set for November at the historic Leonard Reid House.

10/28/2026 By Kay Kipling

Images and Icons

The Sarasota Art Museum’s Current Exhibit Focuses on Decades of Photographs by Acclaimed Artists—and the Woman Who Collected Them

Glickman Lauder's pieces are currently on display in "Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder."

10/26/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Hits Us with a Hot Note

The company's season opener, 'Sophisticated Ladies,' salutes composer Duke Ellington with style and verve.

10/19/2026 By Kay Kipling

ArtsBeat

Two Years Post-Hurricanes, Hermitage Artist Retreat Still Awaits County Repairs

Historic buildings remain damaged, boarded up and unusable.

10/16/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org and Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Best of Sarasota

Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

We've been celebrating the best city in the world for 35 years.

10/15/2026

Orchids and Art

In Selby Gardens' Orchid Show, Live and Imagined Beauties Mingle

Artist Christian Sampson has collaborated with the gardens on this year's show paying homage to the orchid.

10/12/2026 By Kay Kipling

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Turns 21

The upcoming season will celebrate company's roots and break new ground.

10/05/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Hall of the Future

Sarasota Orchestra Music Center Tunes Up

Orchestra leaders and design team members share updates on the multimillion project with Architecture Sarasota audiences.

10/02/2026 By Kay Kipling

Young at Heart

Manatee Performing Arts Center Focuses on Youth and Education

The Manatee Performing Arts Center and its resident community theater, the long-running Manatee Players, are breaking new ground this season, in more ways than one.

10/01/2026 By Kay Kipling

ArtsBeat

Supporters Outraged by Ouster of Circus Sarasota Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs

The legendary aerialist announced she was removed from the board of directors and fired from her position with the Circus Arts Conservatory.

09/18/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Players Launches Campaign to Outfit New Theater Home

After years of financial losses, new leaders are working toward balanced budgets as they try to raise $500,000 for renovations at Payne Park Auditorium

09/16/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org