Sarasota Events

Orioles Sarasota Spring Training

Orioles Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule The Orioles today announced their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Friday, February 20, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the New York Yankees. The club’s 2026 spring schedule features 17 home games, including nine h…

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Venue -2026

Sarasota newspaper News Events https://www.westcoastblacktheatre.org/ Paradise Blue January 7 - February 8, 2026 Paradise Blue is a gripping drama by Dominique Morisseau, set in 1949 in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Gifted trumpet player Blue contemplates selling Paradise, his once-vibrant ja…

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2025-2026 Concert Series – Venice Theatre

Sarasota news events 2025-2026 Concert Series Get ready for the best live music on Florida's Cultural Coast! Browse all concerts Swift Tribute Band Monday, OCT 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Buy  Learn MoreAre you having Eras Tour withdrawals? This high-energy tribute band has got you covered as they play th…

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Sarasota News

Florida bill would give Benderson Development its own taxing district at UTC

Benderson Development wants its own taxing district at UTC Published On: January 16, 2026 5:30 am Last Updated: January 15, 2026 9:18 pm By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight and Christian Casale, Sarasota Herald-Tribune A new bill in the Florida House would turn the University Town Center into a…

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Ex-Mooney player charged

Sarasota newspaper news events: Former Cardinal Mooney player and NBA player Antonio Blakeney has been charged in connection with a wide-ranging point-shaving scheme involving college and professional basketball games in China. He is accused of accepting bribes to underperform and recruiting other p…

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Public has lost control over development

Sarasota Newspaper news events Suncoast Searchlight investigative reporter Derek Gilliam moderated a panel on development on the Suncoast. | Photo by Alice Herman, Suncoast Searchlight Officials, civic leaders warn public has lost control over development By: Alice Herman | Suncoast Searchlight Elec…

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Will Sarasota County Drop the Ball, Again, Or?

Sarasota newspaper/magazine news events: Editor's Note: When Gulf Gate was developed, Sarasota County approved a 24" drainage pipe for that development when the specs called for it to be a 48" pipe. The flooding of homes that succeeded that error was horrendous. On top of that, the county assessed t…

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SMH Cardio Ranked Top 50 Nationwide

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Ranks Among Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recognized among the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals®” in an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Inc. and published in Modern Healthcare today. The prestigious list, …

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American Vintage Markets Sarasota – 80 exhibits

The Treasure Hunt Returns: American Vintage Markets Brings Curated Charm to Sarasota In an era of mass-produced goods and overnight shipping, there is a growing movement toward the soulful, the storied, and the handmade. This February, Sarasota residents will have the chance to step away from the bi…

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