Sarasota Arts & Culture Stories
The Sarasota Film Festival
Hollywood hits the beach for the 14th Annual Sarasota Film Festival.
Festival sARTee: A Celebration of the Arts
By Elana Galerman
Festival sARTee, now in its second year, will expand upon the energy of the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF, now in its third year). RIAF takes place in the middle of Festival sARTee, from October 11-16, 2011.
Fall in Love with Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
Fall is upon us--that still warm and sunny Sarasota season that follows summer. While temperatures may cool slightly, autumn activities are heating up. Beaching and boating are still in order, but our events calendar provides season-specific ways for you to fall in love with Sarasota this...
Discovering Sarasota in 30 Days
Discover Sarasota this September during the 2011 30 Days of Discovery event, a monthlong promotion offering 2-for-1 admission to participating attractions throughout Sarasota County.
What's on the Menu in Sarasota: Wine
By Elana Galerman
The French chemist Louis Pasteur once said, "A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world." If you're looking to get enlightened, you're in luck. Sarasota is home to restaurants boasting impressive wine lists, wine bars and even wine festivals. Michael's On East (1212...
Sarasota Summer Festivals
By Elana Galerman
Summer is a time for celebration. Schools let out, beautiful, sunny weather arrives (though it's the norm here) and art, music and food fests abound. Sarasota's summer festivals are free or cheap and sure to remind you why it's everyone's favorite season.
Sarasota's Hidden Charms
By Elana Galerman
Relax on the porch. Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast. Read a book in the garden. Experience a quainter side of Sarasota at one of the local bed & breakfasts, where Deep South charm meets the cultural beach town we know and love. At Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast and The Cypress, Banyan House and...
Pinecraft: The Amish Snowbird Community of Sarasota and Her Islands
The greater Sarasota area attracts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the white beaches, cultural amenities, and great restaurants. Within the city limits of Sarasota is Pinecraft, a small working neighborhood that draws some of the area’s most unique and special snowbirds...
