through the waters and chilly temperatures off Florida's Gulf Coast just after sunrise early Tuesday, a trio of fishermen aboard a small boat experienced the catch of a lifetime: Two 16-year-old friends who had spent…
FST – Premiere “Advice”
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its 2025 Stage III Series with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Advice, a new comedy by Brent Askari and directed by Nancy Rominger. A clever…
Our Town Venice
Venice, Florida is a vibrant city located in Sarasota County, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular tourist destination and retirement location due to its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and small-town feel. Venice…
Poll Has DeSantis/Biden Falling
According to a Quinnipiac Poll Gov. DeSantis is falling in popularity. "Florida Voters Give Governor DeSantis Mixed Grades, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Nearly 6 In 10 Don't Want DeSantis To Run For President In 2024…
Venice Ranked in Top 3
Move over L.A., Miami and Honolulu! Our 10 winners for Best Coastal Small Town – each with a population of fewer than 25,000 people as of the last census – offer uncrowded, unpretentious and…
Good Reading
Good Reading: Information helps enlighten us, stimulate us and protect us in this world. We encourage reading and the free press to help protect our rights. Media is one of the only means to inform…
Sarasota Chalk Festival History
The latest news and events, Our Town Sarasota.com The Chalk Festival The festival affords you a once-a-year opportunity to become an integral part of the creative process. From start to finish, you become…