Samantha Gholar

Arts and culture reporter Samantha Gholar shares her top three picks for Sarasota arts events to add to the calendar the week of Nov. 16.

From a brand-new wine tasting series to Broadway hits, here are 10 standout arts and culture events happening in Sarasota this week, Nov. 16-23.

Here's where Sarasotans can find food, support and relief as SNAP benefits return.

Bestselling author Harlan Coben will headline Sarasota Library Foundation’s Love Our Libraries Luncheon.

Sarasota Orchestra reveals Music Center plans as new director Giancarlo Guerrero takes the podium Nov. 7–9.

Sarasota Orchestra reveals new designs of its state-of-the-art Music Center. See the photos.

Sarasota Orchestra debuts a new season, new conductor and new schematics of its state-of-the art Music Center. The facility breaks ground in 2027.

Manatee County activists to protest Palmetto PD promotion tied to tasing death of Black man in mental health crisis, demanding reform and accountability.

Here’s a list of places where SNAP users can find food and resources in Sarasota and Bradenton area during a potential “food stamp” stoppage.

Explore Sarasota and Manatee’s top arts events this November, including concerts, theater, workshops, and festivals.

Sarasota Ballet launches its 2025–26 season with 'Intrinsic' —a triple bill featuring a Jessica Lang world premiere and timeless dance classics.

Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota has been magically transformed for The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law. See the photos.

Fall approaches and that means plenty of theater productions, comedy shows, musical acts are making their return to Sarasota performing arts centers.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is more than music, Florida Latino leaders say — it’s cultural pride and representation on a global stage.

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will headline the 2026 Van Wezel Gala in Sarasota, raising funds for arts education and community programs.

The academic accomplishments and personal journeys of two distinguished high school graduates.

Art Center Sarasota opens its Centennial Season Oct. 9 with four exhibitions, a community reception, and events leading into its 100th anniversary.

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative opens its 2025–26 season with “Harmonies of Sound and Vision” exhibit at Sarasota Orchestra’s Gallery on Sept. 28

After five years without a permanent leader, Sarasota Orchestra begins a new chapter with music director Giancarlo Guerrero, a six-time Grammy winner.

Attorney and philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr.’s $350K challenge sparked a record for Florida Humanities museums, libraries, and cultural programs.