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With Daylight Saving Time returning this Sunday, March 8, it’s time to do more than just set your clocks forward — it’s also the perfect moment to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, clocks spring forward one hour across most of the Un…

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is welcoming spring with a trio of dynamic March performances that span classical innovation, family-friendly fun, and genre-defying artistry. From an intimate violin-guitar duo to an interactive outdoor concert and a storytelling-driven quartet, the March schedul…

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced an exciting new addition to its March programming, bringing together two of the most influential voices in contemporary theater for an intimate evening on the Gulf Coast. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Hermitage will present Dramatizing…

The sun-soaked streets of Sarasota now carry a new name that resonates far beyond Florida’s Gulf Coast. In a fitting tribute to one of rock’s most influential guitarists, a local roadway has been named in honor of Dickey Betts — the legendary co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of The Allman…

Arts Advocates has announced a dynamic lineup of March 2026 programs celebrating Sarasota’s rich arts scene through conversation, visual art, history, and behind-the-scenes access. Highlights include a Talkback Tuesday with Emmy-nominated producer Ronnique Hawkins, a special luncheon featuring The…