Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
March 16, 2025

Halo Arts Project announces 2025 fellows

The fellowships come with a $5,000 stipend.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
March 16, 2025

FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

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Marty Fugate
March 15, 2025

Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
March 12, 2025

Sarasota Jazz Festival stays indoors for its 45th anniversary edition

The fest returns to the Municipal Auditorium with an all-star lineup of musicians and vocalists.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
March 11, 2025

'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

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Observer Staff
March 10, 2025

Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens

The Philadelphia design firm OLIN is the 2025 winner of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

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Observer Staff
March 7, 2025

Petticoat Painters exhibit debuts March 17

Works of the all-female group of artists will be on display at the Sarasota City Hall atrium.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
March 5, 2025

The Ringling honors Rauschenberg on the 100th anniversary of his birth

It joins museums around the world in celebrating the revolutionary artist, who spent the last half of his life in Florida.

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Observer Staff
March 4, 2025

Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The award includes a six-week residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a $35,000 commission.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
March 3, 2025

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

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Observer Staff
March 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

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Marty Fugate
February 26, 2025

Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 24, 2025

Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 21, 2025

Howard Millman put Sarasota on the national theater map

Howard Millman, who died Feb. 14 at age 93, rescued one theater and inspired two others.

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Su Byron
February 20, 2025

Arts scene serves up ample opportunities to dive into our collective experience

Spring is the season of renewal, rebirth and reinvention. The area art scene is no exception.

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