1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1152+ words) The road to Bradenton is well-traveled by commuters who work in Sarasota but can’t afford to live here. But driving north 13 miles doesn’t always occur to locals in search of art. Sarasotans sometimes make the trip to visit the Bishop…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (69+ words) Kim Barry | Sunset over Manana (2025) | Available for Sale artsy.net Monhegan Island in Maine is a rugged fishing community that has grabbed my heart and spirit. My Mom and I painted together here and this past September I returned with…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (292+ words) February 5: Chamber Music Meets Broadway at Benderson Park The month begins Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m. with Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park, titled “Chamber Flights & Broadway Nights.” Taking place at Nathan Benderson Park, the program blends theatrical storytelling and contemporary classical music in…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Above from left, Drayton Saunders, Susan McLeod, Michael Saunders, Tim Jaeger and Andrew Ford. Michael Saunders & Company has unveiled a new public window installation at its downtown Sarasota headquarters, honoring the formative years that helped establish the city as a…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (459+ words) The popular Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage tour returns on January 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is not only a cultural landmark but also home…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1782+ words) There was a lot of dirt being moved around at Sarasota’s arts venues in 2025. The Van Wezel reopened on Jan. 1 after being closed for nearly three months by flooding from Hurricane Milton. Electrical systems were replaced and interiors were refurbished…...