Sharky’s Beach Bash celebrates New Year with music and fireworks on Venice’s white sand beach

For a true Floridian New Year, there’s no better place to count down to 2025 than the gorgeous, white sand beaches of Venice and Sarasota. This year, Sharky’s at the […]
Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street transforms into massive holiday party

Christmas on Main is Lakewood Ranch’s largest holiday street party. On Dec. 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Main Street will transform into a winter wonderland, drawing huge crowds […]
Hop aboard the Christmas Carol Trolley, a traveling musical show

Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa is a live musical holiday adventure tour complete with a troupe of singers, The Trolley Troubadours. The 75-minute show guides you through downtown’s stunning […]
UTC’s monthly Night Market transforms for the holidays bearing festive vibes

UTC’s Night Market occurs every third Thursday of the month, but it’s transforming for the holidays and bearing cozy, festive vibes. The outdoor event will feature live music performed by […]
Art Ovation Hotel seamlessly blends distinctive artwork and luxurious stay experiences

Art Ovation (1255 N. Palm Ave.) leaves a lasting impression as part of the Autograph Collection Hotels. Its boutique design is curated to embrace the history of Sarasota’s vibrant art […]
Art Center Sarasota hosts a spectacular two-day holiday art festival

The 2024 Holiday Art Festival will be taking place in the Sam & Sally Shapiro Sculpture Garden that surrounds Art Center Sarasota (707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236). The […]
Holiday Night of Lights will magically transform St. Armands Circle

The 46th annual Holiday Night of Lights returns to St. Armands Circle, bringing a magical evening of festive fun and community spirit. This free, family-friendly event will take place on […]
Beloved tradition, Holiday Splendor, returns to the Ringling

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art invites the community to celebrate the season with Holiday Splendor, a cherished tradition returning to the museum’s courtyard on December 5 and […]
Historic home of renowned Ringling family turns into boutique hotel: The Reserve Retreat

With a history spanning over 100 years, The Reserve Retreat (1322 N Tamiami Trail) has served as the home of the prominent Ringling family, a dress shop, a family photo […]
Hap’s Cycles celebrates 76th anniversary with food, vendors, and motorcycle races

Hap’s Cycles (2530 17th St.) is marking its 76th anniversary this Saturday, November 16, with food, drinks, in-store discounts, and a unique twist—”slow races.” In this unusual race, the last […]