Sarasota–Bradenton -Venice Weekend Events Guide November 6–8, 2026 Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Sarasota • Siesta Key • Osprey • Nokomis • Venice • Lakewood Ranch • Bradenton There is a particularly good mix of activities this weekend, including the Sarasota Medieval Fair, Hispanic Fall Festival, Ferraris on the Circle, live music, farmers markets, theatre, […]
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Crime, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice
Crime in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice: What Five Years of Data Really Shows By OurTownSarasota According to criminological research from the University of North Carolina Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, about 60% of convicted burglars report that they would look for alarms or cameras and choose a different target if they spotted them.Security […]
Arts Advocates 2026 Events
Arts Advocates Announces November 2026 Events including a luncheon with Ariel Serrano and Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, and events at Selby Library and Art Center Sarasota SARASOTA, Fla. (October. 24, 2026) – Arts Advocates is pleased to announce its schedule of November events, which includes a luncheon with Ariel Serrano and Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, an exhibit by Marie-Louise […]
WBTT Sophisticated Ladies
A Tony Award-winning theatrical journey through Duke Ellington’s music, Sophisticated Ladies is a dynamic musical revue that immerses audiences in elegance and timeless style. Featuring hits including “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” every song tells a story on its own, capturing the romance, […]
Sarasota Memorial: World’s first heart procedure combining two new cardiac implants
Sarasota Memorial Hospital heart surgeon Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, has performed the world’s first heart procedure combining two new cardiac implants from Edwards Lifesciences to replace a failing tricuspid valve and reduce stroke risk associated with atrial fibrillation (Afib). According to Edwards Lifesciences, the milestone procedure marks the first time its TRIFORMIS RESILIA tricuspid valve and […]
Thunder By The Bay 2027
Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival is bringing three days of legendary rock, high-energy entertainment, and everything motors back to the Sarasota Fairgrounds February 19 – 21, 2027. This year’s lineup is bigger than ever, with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick, legendary rocker Bret Michaels, and Southern rock icons […]
Venice Performing Arts 2026-2027
Search for events Find Events Event Views Navigation Photo Today UpcomingSelect date. List of events in Photo View Oct6 VHS Band Fall Concert 6:00 pm Free Oct9 The Venice Symphony – A Ghoulish Gathering 7:30 pm $44 – $84 Oct17 Be The Light Tour Starring Eirinn Abu 7:00 pm $39 – $89 Nov9 Venice Concert […]
Van Wezel 2026-2027 Season
VAN WEZEL ANNOUNCES SPECTACULAR 2026–2027 SEASON FEATURING LEGENDARY MUSIC ICONS, COMEDY FAVORITES AND UNFORGETTABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Sarasota, FL (August 31, 2026) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is raising the curtain on an unforgettable 2026–2027 season, bringing an extraordinary lineup of Broadway’s biggest national tours, legendary musicians, acclaimed comedians, dazzling theatrical productions and holiday favorites to Sarasota. “There’s never been a more exciting time to be in Sarasota!” […]
Florida Studio Theatre 2026-2027
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/ The Last Romance (July 22 – Aug. 16, 2026) The Last Romance Press Releases Songbirds of the Seventies (July 7 – Sept. 20, 2026) Motown & More! (Aug. 4 – Oct. 11, 2026) Pinocchio (Sep. 19 – Oct. 18, 2026) Deck the Halls (Nov. 28 – Dec. 24, 2026) Imagination Rocks! (Jan. 9 […]
Asolo Rep – 2026-2027 Season
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, announces its 2026/2027 Season — a celebration of 1927, the year John Ringling moved the “Greatest Show on Earth” to Sarasota and, as it happens, a remarkable year in American history. On the Main Stage will be five productions that capture the electricity of that cultural revolution: musicals, […]