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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota opens its 28th season, Stars Ascending, on October 1, 4:00 p.m. with a concert in the new Sunday Best series presented at First Presbyterian Church. Chicago-based collective NEXUS Chamber Music creates unique and engaging classical music experiences. Since its inaugural season in 2018, NEXUS has grown into a classical chamber music tour […]
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It usually happens before the start of the annual Sarasota Open. People who know I’m the Public Address Announcer will say, “So which big-name tennis players are coming for the tournament this year?” And I usually say, “Most of them you haven’t heard of—YET.” I’ve had the honor of meeting, researching, and then introducing hundreds […]
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Sarasota’s new French Mediterranean dining experience is now expanding into the lunch time arena, offering an enticing euro-inspired menu. Lunch will be served Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Travelers flying through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport now have a new dining option with a bit of Hollywood flavor. Wahlburgers, the celebrity-owned burger chain founded by chef Paul Wahlberg and his famous brothers Mark Wahlberg and Donnie Wahlberg, has officially opened its doors at SRQ. The new restaurant is located in Concourse B at 6000 Airport […]
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The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival has announced that the action-packed thriller “Deep Water” will kick off the 2026 festival as its official Opening Night Film on April 10, 2026. The film is directed by acclaimed action filmmaker Renny Harlin and produced by legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons, both of whom are expected to attend […]
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The Baltimore Orioles have officially opened a brand-new $23 million player development complex at their spring training home in Sarasota, marking a major investment in the team’s future—and in the Suncoast community. Located next to Ed Smith Stadium at 1090 N. Euclid Ave., just north of downtown Sarasota, the 45,000-square-foot complex will serve as a […]
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One of Sarasota’s most nostalgic food landmarks is officially gearing up for a comeback. The Hob Nob Drive-In, a nearly 70-year-old drive-in burger joint that has long held a special place in local hearts, is planning to reopen in Spring 2026, bringing back classic comfort food with a modern operational twist. The reopening effort is […]
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Registration is officially open for the 37th Annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, the Suncoast’s signature multi-sport event for adults 50 and older. Taking place throughout January and February 2026 in Sarasota and Manatee counties, the Games bring together hundreds of amateur athletes for friendly competition, healthy activity and social connection. Celebrating more than three […]
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The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) is gearing up for another year of community connection, education, and family fun with the return of its monthly Fire Station Open Houses in 2026. Launched as a countywide initiative in 2024, the program continues to grow—welcoming thousands of residents each year who come to meet their local firefighters, […]
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Mark your calendars: on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., the intimate and arts-driven venue Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (525 Kumquat Court, enter via the alleyway) will host acclaimed folk-singer-songwriter Jay Nash. Opening the night will be Sarasota’s own dynamic musician Matthew Frost, whose band explores a compelling blend of blues, soul, rock […]
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During the particularly treacherous hurricane season of 2024, Sarasota’s beloved Midnight Pass reopened. And as of today, the pass remains open, slowly allowing larger volumes of water through, having a remarkable effect on ecosystems inland it once nourished and flushed. Why was Midnight Pass originally closed? Midnight Pass was created in 1920 by a hurricane. […]