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Enjoy Thanksgiving at Home with Cooper's Hawk!

The Sarasota Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker from December 22 – 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House

Witness Emerging Professional Dancers of Tomorrow in our Celebrated Images of Dance Performances!

The Sarasota Ballet's Movements of Genius performances from April 25 – 26, 2025, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with Instructor Jess Pope. This class will invite a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries through creative expression.

Let us do the work and prepare a delicious slow-smoked Turkey Breast for your Thanksgiving feast.

The Sarasota Ballet's Program Giselle performances from November 22 – 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today.

Celebrate as we unveil our new Sarasota med spa and immerse yourself in our 'Beauty on Your Terms' campaign. Experience an evening where art meets beauty, featuring over $10K in giveaways, drinks, music, and more!

Ablutions & Affirmations critiques the commodification of “self-care” within a capitalist framework. The show will immerse audiences with fantastic environments and striking visuals.

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats. Free admission. See the website for ride savings.

Costume up and join the fun—this Halloween bar crawl is second to none!

Fun for all ages, free entry, free parking, kids zone, costume contests, and Dreamland Amusements Carnival all Weekend!!!!

Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sarasota with traditional German food, beer, live music, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy!

Get ready for a frightfully fun night in your spookiest costume at OTF's Halloween Party at Aloft Sarasota!

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Sarasota Jazz Project and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Two day retreat including gentle movement, breath work and teachings.

Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran.

Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with Instructor Jess Pope. This class will invite a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries through creative expression.

Get ready to keep the spooky spirit alive with the Halloween Aftermath- a fun-filled event full of costumes, candy, and creepy good times!

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today.

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Learn about Florida invasive plants, their management, and get hands-on experience at Twin Lakes Park. Coffee, sweets, and fun await!

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Boo! Come join us at Ashley Sarasota for a complimentary Ashley-exclusive mug and refreshments°†, plus exclusive savings for one-day-only!

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Paul Gavin & Mosaic and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran.

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Author Talk & Book Signing

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today.

Fabulous collection of Jewelry, Gemstone, Crystal, Bead Mineral and Fossil Dealers. 10,000 Sq Ft of sparkling gems and more. Something for everyone! Hourly Door Prizes, Grand Prize Drawing.

Get ready to see John Hiatt in Sarasota at Sarasota Sky Bar & Club. Secure your tickets now to John Hiatt before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

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Join MarineMax Sarasota in the Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade of Lights is another popular "must do" on my Escape to Sarasota December Sarasota Events page.

This program includes trios by Mozart, Bruch, and Robert Schumann, and an arrangement of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet for viola and piano.

Come sweat, have fun and burn calories with us! Be part of the movement that’s transforming 1 Million lives!

Florida state is the only event in Sarasota that offers a professional, amateur and pro/am championships so be prepared to catch a glance of some of the DWTS professionals competing right Infront of your eyes.

Savor Sarasota Continues

Get ready for the ultimate movie extravaganza at the 26th Sarasota Film Festival, starting on April 5, 2024 - lights, camera, action!

Be part of one of most elegant, fun events this year featuring world-renowned artists and athletes that have inspired and captivated audiences around the globe through the art of dance.

Annual Dancesport Competition

Sarasota's Best St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the largest pub bar crawls in Sarasota!

SCF Coding Academy's Spring Break Tech Camp for Sarasota County elementary students, grades 2-6 at SCF Lakewood Ranch. Students will explore engineering builds through LEGO® Fortnite®, 3D design through Tinkercad, pilot drones, and code robots.