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In the northwest part of Bradenton sits a charming and much loved family farm that feels like a local secret worth sharing. Geraldson’s Family Farm has become a staple for residents and visitors who care about fresh produce and genuine community connections. The farm is open to the public several d…

Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and celebrating the legacy of U.S. presidents. Residents should plan ahead for county-related services, a…

Six-time Grammy winning producer & musician Don Was and his band came to Sarasota to jam and did they ever! Performing for a private audience of members of Whiteleaf, at the Venue @ LEC, it was an amazing evening of music and socializing for music lovers of Sarasota.  Whiteleaf is the brai…

Arts Advocates has announced a diverse and engaging slate of February 2026 programs, celebrating Sarasota’s rich artistic legacy while spotlighting contemporary voices across visual art, music, and cultural history. Highlights include a free presentation honoring Sarasota Art Colony painter Eugene…

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has received one of the most significant philanthropic gifts in its history — a $12 million donation of land and property on Manasota Key, marking one of the largest land gifts ever made to a nonprofit arts organization in the United States. Announced on January 15…