Arts + Culture

Su Byron
February 20, 2025

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch shows off its multitude of talent

Members of the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch unite to inspire each other and create community awareness.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 19, 2025

Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 18, 2025

Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 17, 2025

For Jimmie Fadden, the circle is still unbroken

The Sarasota drummer is playing the Van Wezel with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s farewell tour.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 12, 2025

The Sarasota Opera falls for Figaro

The clever servant is a pivotal player in two productions for its 2025 winter festival.

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Marty Fugate
February 10, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre takes a walk on the edgy side

Provcative theater is alive and well in FST's Stage III spring series.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 5, 2025

The Sarasota Concert Association is still hitting the high notes at 80

In a town filled with cultural options, SCA's concerts with world-class artists consistently sell out.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 3, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes all in on August Wilson

WBTT presents Wilson's autobiographical play, "How I Learned What I Learned," in honor of Black History Month.

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Su Byron
January 30, 2025

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

The spring arts season serves up ample opportunities to dive deeper into our collective experience.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 29, 2025

Sarasota Art Museum paintings exhibit puts the focus on the viewers

Joe Fig used photography, software and painting to create his "Contemplating Vermeer" series.

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Observer Staff
January 27, 2025

Lifeline Productions adds Atomica Arts co-founders to its management team

Will Luera and Maria Schaedler-Luera join arts nonprofit founded by Joel Ehrenpreis.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 22, 2025

It's topsy-turvy time as two Gilbert and Sullivan shows come to town

The Victorian operettas continue to delight audiences 150 years after their creation.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
January 21, 2025

Art Center Sarasota welcomes a new leader on eve of 100th birthday

Katherine Ceasar was promoted from education director to executive director in December.

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Marty Fugate
January 20, 2025

The Observer's theater critic's picks for 2025

Sarasota's live theater companies share the human stories that often remain untold.

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Observer Staff
January 17, 2025

Embracing Our Differences cancels Jan. 19 opening day party

The organizers decided to nix the celebration due to forecasts of extreme weather.

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