Sarasota

Construction begins Wednesday on Florida Studio Theatre’s McGillicuddy Arts Plaza. The new complex will include a state-of-the-art mainstage theatre, two cabarets, three stories of parking, and on-site artist housing to cultivate local talent.

A new course exploring Jewish medical ethics will be offered in Sarasota starting this Fall. Jewish Medical Ethics: A 21st Century Discussion will explore how traditional Jewish principles apply to contemporary medical issues, such as passive euthanasia, artificial reproductive technologies, cloning and more. Rabbi Jennifer Singer will lead the 10-session course, which is designed to provide participants with a range of perspectives on these multi-layered topics.

Sarasota artist Skip Dyrda visited Punta Gorda last week to restore his 2019 mural, "Tails from the Harbor.” Located under the U.S. 41 southbound bridge, it was heavily damaged by surge and debris, then vandalized by graffiti following Milton.

A Sarasota non-profit is inviting the community to learn about hippotherapy.

What started as a routine city manager search unraveled into a public spectacle recently at Sarasota’s City Commission. The breakdown on Friday, April 11, played out over two separate meetings — a morning workshop and an afternoon special session — where commissioners openly admitted to confusion, mistrust, and having no clear path forward.Commissioners contradicted each other, the search firm hired to oversee the process struggled to provide basic materials and information, and the public was left in the dark — literally and figuratively — about how the process would move forward.

Croquet is a game that comes from the elite and has been a backyard staple for years. The sport is gaining a new following with some top notch competitions in Sarasota.

Lewis Black’s voice has become synonymous to comedy after 30 years in the business. Before he leaves the stage, shares what fans can expect from his final shows in Florida.

From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking (potable) water disinfection process as part of routine maintenance. The water will remain safe to drink.

Across Southwest Florida, citizens took to the streets on Monday in what was called the "March 4th democracy" protest. From Naples to Sarasota to Punta Gorda, residents voiced concerns about the current administration.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in a brief online survey about priorities for the City of Sarasota as the City Commission prepares to establish a 2025-27 Strategic Plan.