BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Longboat Key News//The Culture Key//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Culture Key X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25194@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280110 SUMMARY:As Earth is to Sky DESCRIPTION:The physical properties of raw materials and the limits of st ructural form are examined in As Earth is to Sky\, a group exhibition at The Ringling. The presentation focuses on abstract sculpture\, highlighti ng dense\, heavy-duty constructions in wood\, steel\, copper\,&hellip\; M ore: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/as-earth-is-to-sky-2/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/as-earth-is-to-sky-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23183@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221 SUMMARY:Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village DESCRIPTION:The pastel-colored bungalows of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts open their doors for a monthly community event that highlights local craftsmanship. The neighborhood-wide market allows attendees to walk the streets\, speak directly with resident painters\, sculptors\, and jewelr y makers\, and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/third-saturday-market-shop-the-village-2/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/third-saturday-market-shop-the- village-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22385@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts\ , Boston DESCRIPTION:Five major works of the Dutch Golden Age are on view at The R ingling in a loan exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston. The i nstallation highlights the economic and cultural shifts of the seventeent h century. The borrowed canvases&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/seventeenth-century-dutch-paintings-from-the-museum-of-fine- arts-boston/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/seventeenth-century-dutch-paint ings-from-the-museum-of-fine-arts-boston/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22386@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 SUMMARY:Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky DESCRIPTION:The Ringling mounts the first museum survey for mixed-media v isual artist Andrea Carlson (Grand Portage Ojibwe and European descent). Spanning ten years of her practice\, the exhibition gathers more than thi rty paintings\, drawings\, sculptures and videos\, as well as a&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/andrea-carlson-a-constant-sky / LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/andrea-carlson-a-constant-sky/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22387@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 SUMMARY:The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling DESCRIPTION:This behind-the-scenes exhibition at The Ringling pulls back the curtain on the unseen work of museum preservation. Rather than focusi ng solely on finished masterpieces\, the display highlights the tools\, m aterials and analytical methods conservators use to stabilize and repair aging&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-art-of-car e-conservation-at-the-ringling/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-art-of-care-conservation-at -the-ringling/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22388@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 SUMMARY:Canvas City DESCRIPTION:The logistics and craftsmanship behind the traveling circus t ake focus in this exhibition at The Ringling. Exploring the era when mass ive entertainment enterprises moved by rail\, the installation features p hotographs\, drawings from a master tentmaker\, and costumes sewn by spec ialized&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/canvas-city/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/canvas-city/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22389@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 SUMMARY:Community Gallery DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to regional voices and non-profit partnerships\, th e Community Gallery at The Ringling mounts rotating installations that si t outside the museum’s permanent historic collections. The gallery spac e highlights projects generated through local educational programs\, yout h organizations\, and social service agencies\,&hellip\; More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/community-gallery/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/community-gallery/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22784@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:Homeschool Third Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Targeting families seeking interdisciplinary arts instruction \, this monthly educational session at The Ringling integrates object-bas ed inquiry with hands-on studio work. Museum educators lead students thro ugh the Museum of Art galleries to examine specific paintings\, historic furniture\, or Asian ceramics before&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/c ulture-key/event/homeschool-third-thursdays/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-third-thursdays/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22390@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270405 SUMMARY:Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens DESCRIPTION:Pioneering artist and world traveler Yoshida Fujio is the sub ject of this focused exhibition at The Ringling. A champion of women in t he arts during the twentieth century\, Fujio forged a career that spanned continents and defied conventional expectations. The&hellip\; More: http s://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoshida-fujio-secret-gardens/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoshida-fujio-secret-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22787@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 SUMMARY:Lifelong Arts Dancing Life: A Creative Movement Series DESCRIPTION:Designed around principles of creative aging\, this multi-par t movement workshop at The Ringling invites older adults to explore physi cal expression in direct conversation with visual art. Facilitators lead participants through gentle somatic warm-ups\, improvisational pacing\, a nd expressive movement phrases developed&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-dancing-life-a-creative-movement-serie s/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-dancing-life-a-cr eative-movement-series/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22890@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20260927T130000Z DTEND:20270530T180000Z SUMMARY:Mixon Farms Market DESCRIPTION:Manatee County revitalizes a beloved piece of local agricultu ral history with the launch of the Mixon Farms Market. Held outdoors at t he recently preserved 39-acre Mixon Fruit Farms property in East Bradento n\, the recurring community gathering features an expansive lineup&hellip \; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mixon-farms-m arket-3/ LOCATION:Mixon Fruit Farms\, 2525 27th St E\, Bradenton\, FL 34208 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mixon-farms-market-3/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22788@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110 SUMMARY:Lifelong Arts Mixed-Media Printmaking Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Studio instructors at The Ringling direct this multi-session instructional course for mature adults looking to master print processes without toxic solvents or industrial equipment. Working in the museum's e ducation center\, participants study relief printing\, monoprinting\, and collagraphy\, taking compositional cues&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-mixed-media-printmaking-workshop-serie s/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-mixed-media-print making-workshop-series/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14814@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:LEGACY DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a h igh-energy musical revue celebrating the iconic sounds of the 1960s throu gh today. Created by Justin Reynolds\, the cabaret show features an ensem ble cast performing classic hits from legendary artists&hellip\; More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14838@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 SUMMARY:Joseph’\;s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell DESCRIPTION:Visitors to The Ringling can participate in a sunset viewing of "Joseph’s Coat\," an architectural installation by the renowned Ligh t and Space artist James Turrell. Located in a specialized courtyard\, th e Skyspace features a 24-foot square aperture carved directly into&hellip \; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/josephs-coat-skyspace-by-j ames-turrell/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/josephs-coat-skyspace-by-james- turrell/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17900@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 SUMMARY:Take Your Choice of Activities at The Paradise Center! DESCRIPTION:Serving as a dedicated hub for healthy aging\, The Paradise C enter provides a rotating daily schedule of fitness classes\, wellness wo rkshops\, and social programs for seniors on Longboat Key. Operating out of the second floor of the Longboat Island Chapel\,&hellip\; More: https: //lbknews.com/culture-key/event/take-your-choice-of-activities-at-the-par adise-center/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/take-your-choice-of-activities- at-the-paradise-center/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18081@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270531 SUMMARY:Mixon Farms Market DESCRIPTION:The historic grounds of the former Mixon Fruit Farms find ren ewed purpose with the launch of this weekly outdoor community market in B radenton. Recently acquired by Manatee County and preserved as a public p ark\, the 39-acre property now hosts more&hellip\; Price: Free. More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mixon-farms-market/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mixon-farms-market/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22678@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:SCARECROW STROLL 2026 DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce\, the Scarecr ow Stroll turns the island's commercial village into a pedestrian gallery of autumn displays. Participating business owners design and build custo m scarecrows\, lining the storefronts and sidewalks along the district's main&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sc arecrow-stroll-2026/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/scarecrow-stroll-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18196@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261001T215900Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z SUMMARY:Future Landmarks Series Bundle DESCRIPTION:Architecture Sarasota presents a comprehensive lecture series offering a rare look at the monumental cultural projects currently redef ining the city's built environment. This ticket package grants access to presentations by leaders and design teams from the Sarasota Orchestra\, t he Sarasota&hellip\; Price: From $54.8. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.c om/e/future-landmarks-series-bundle-tickets-1994310888553 More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/future-landmarks-series-bundle/ LOCATION:265 S Orange Ave\, 265 South Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/future-landmarks-series-bundle/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15607@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261001T233000Z DTEND:20270208T003000Z SUMMARY:SAILING (Winter Cabaret Series) DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d as part of its cabaret series. Staged in the Court Cabaret\, the musica l revue pays tribute to the breezy\, soft rock sounds that dominated the airwaves during the late 1970s and&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/sailing-winter-cabaret-series/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-winter-cabaret-series/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15608@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261001T233000Z DTEND:20261024T220000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: Motown and More (Summer Cabaret Series) DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a l ively musical revue celebrating the enduring sounds of the 1960s through the present. Created by Justin Reynolds and staged in the Goldstein Cabar et\, the performance features an ensemble cast&hellip\; More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-summer-cabaret-series/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-summer-c abaret-series/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18686@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261001T233000Z DTEND:20261018T040000Z SUMMARY:Legacy DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a h igh-energy musical revue celebrating the iconic sounds of the 1960s throu gh today. Created by Justin Reynolds\, the cabaret show features an ensem ble cast performing classic hits from legendary artists&hellip\; More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-2/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-2/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15508@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701 SUMMARY:Coquina Beach Market DESCRIPTION:Positioned along the Gulf coastline on Anna Maria Island\, th e Coquina Beach Market operates as an open-air retail promenade. Vendor t ents stretch along the paved\, tree-shaded walking trail extending south from the trolley turnaround\, providing a relaxed shopping route near&hel lip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/coquina-be ach-market/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/coquina-beach-market/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15510@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271031 SUMMARY:Bradenton Art Market DESCRIPTION:The Village of the Arts hosts a monthly outdoor gathering of local makers and creators\, organized by the Bradenton Area Convention an d Visitors Bureau. Taking place outside Adobe Kava Lounge and Birdrock Ta co Shack\, the market features regional artists selling&hellip\; Price: F ree. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bradenton-art-market/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bradenton-art-market/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14842@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 SUMMARY:Family Art Making DESCRIPTION:The Ringling opens its MakerSpace to children and their paren ts for a free\, hands-on crafting session on Saturday morning. The self-g uided program encourages families to experiment with various materials an d artistic techniques inspired by the museum's current exhibitions. Instr uctors provide&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/famil y-art-making/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-art-making/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15512@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530 SUMMARY:Bradenton Public Market DESCRIPTION:Vendors align the sidewalks of Old Main Street in downtown Br adenton for this weekly outdoor community market hosted by Realize Braden ton. The street is closed to vehicular traffic\, allowing pedestrians to browse stalls featuring locally sourced agricultural products\, including fresh&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ bradenton-public-market/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bradenton-public-market/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23776@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229 SUMMARY:Uncovering Ca’\; d’\;Zan Tour DESCRIPTION:Docents at The Ringling lead this specialized architectural t our through the upper floors and private quarters of Ca’ d’Zan\, the 1926 winter residence of John and Mable Ringling. Moving beyond the groun d-floor entertaining spaces\, the guided walk explores the mansion’s&he llip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tou r-2/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14843@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard DESCRIPTION:Choreographer and former Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company mem ber LaMichael Leonard conducts an exploratory movement masterclass focusi ng on the kinetic relationship between body\, breath\, and surrounding ar chitecture. Leonard guides movers through somatic exercises\, weight shif ts\, and spatial patterning\, drawing on&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/spaciousness-movement-workshop-with-lamichael-leonar d/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/spaciousness-movement-workshop- with-lamichael-leonard/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-24676@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229 SUMMARY:Uncovering Ca’\; d’\;Zan Tour DESCRIPTION:Docents at The Ringling lead this specialized architectural t our through the upper floors and private quarters of Ca’ d’Zan\, the 1926 winter residence of John and Mable Ringling. Moving beyond the groun d-floor entertaining spaces\, the guided walk explores the mansion’s&he llip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tou r-3/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14844@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216 SUMMARY:Gallery Talks DESCRIPTION:Curators\, research fellows\, and guest scholars lead these f ocused\, single-work discussions across the permanent collection rooms at The Ringling. Lasting about forty minutes\, each talk eschews the broad sweep of standard docent tours in favor of granular scholarship\, unpacki ng the&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/gallery-talks / LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/gallery-talks/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15514@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270526 SUMMARY:Anna Maria Community Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Organized in partnership with the local community center\, th is morning market sets up on the grounds of Roser Church on Anna Maria Is land. The intimate outdoor gathering leans heavily on locally sourced goo ds\, featuring stalls packed with fresh regional produce\,&hellip\; Price : Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/anna-maria-community- farmers-market/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/anna-maria-community-farmers-ma rket/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25196@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101 SUMMARY:Slow Looking Tour DESCRIPTION:Focusing on quality of attention over quantity of works\, thi s guided tour at The Ringling devotes an extended period of time to just two or three pieces within the Museum of Art. An educator leads the group through structured visual&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/slow-looking-tour-4/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/slow-looking-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14845@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 SUMMARY:Yoga at The Ringling DESCRIPTION:An evening yoga session takes place on the grounds of The Rin gling\, taking advantage of the expansive waterfront lawns surrounding th e historic Ca’ d’Zan mansion. The outdoor class focuses on alignment\ , breathwork\, and physical grounding\, moving through a standard vinyasa &hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-at-the-ringlin g/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-at-the-ringling/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14943@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Diabetes Support Group –\; Meets Virtually DESCRIPTION:An online discussion and education forum for individuals mana ging diabetes\, facilitated by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. This virtual meeting connects patients\, caregivers\, and medical profess ionals to share strategies for daily disease management\, nutritional pla nning\, and blood sugar monitoring.&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/diabetes-support-group-meets-virtually/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/diabetes-support-group-meets-vi rtually/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14944@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Parkinson’\;s Support Group DESCRIPTION:Individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their care pa rtners convene for this educational and social forum\, organized by the N euro Challenge Foundation in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The meetings focus on navigating the progressive stages of the neurologi cal disorder\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/smh-sarasota-parkinsons-support-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-parkinsons-support -group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14945@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Oncology Caregivers Support Group DESCRIPTION:Those tending to loved ones with cancer gather to discuss the specific challenges of their role at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Instit ute. This monthly meeting provides a confidential space for caregivers to address the emotional\, physical\, and logistical demands&hellip\; Price : Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-oncology -caregivers-support-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-oncology-caregiver s-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14947@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Mobility Support Group of South West Florida DESCRIPTION:Operating out of the Rehabilitation Pavilion at Sarasota Memo rial Hospital\, this gathering addresses the needs of residents navigatin g physical movement limitations. The forum connects individuals managing mobility challenges stemming from neurological conditions\, injuries\, or aging. Medical staff and physical therapists&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-mobility-support-grou p-of-south-west-florida/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-mobility-support-g roup-of-south-west-florida/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15332@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 SUMMARY:Joseph’\;s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell DESCRIPTION:Visitors to The Ringling can participate in a sunset viewing of "Joseph’s Coat\," an architectural installation by the renowned Ligh t and Space artist James Turrell. Located in a specialized courtyard\, th e Skyspace features a 24-foot square aperture carved directly into&hellip \; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/josephs-coat-skyspace-by-j ames-turrell-2/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/josephs-coat-skyspace-by-james- turrell-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22680@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:PAWS &\; PERKS | NETWORKING BREAKFAST DESCRIPTION:The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts an early-morning net working breakfast off the island at the Humane Society of Sarasota County . Local professionals and business owners gather among the shelter's faci lities for a casual exchange of ideas and regional updates.&hellip\; More : https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/paws-perks-networking-breakfast/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/paws-perks-networking-breakfast / CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25132@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Teach-In with Sarah Towle DESCRIPTION:Educator\, researcher\, and author Sarah Towle leads a commun ity teach-in at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. Organiz ed by the Social Justice Alliance of the Florida Suncoast\, the discussio n centers on cross-cultural connections and borderlands. Towle brings her distinct&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/teach-in-with-sarah-towle/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/teach-in-with-sarah-towle/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25460@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Verity DESCRIPTION:Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel\, the psychologic al erotic thriller Verity is currently screening in local theaters. Direc ted by Michael Showalter\, the film stars Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleig h\, a struggling writer hired to complete a popular book series after&hel lip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/verity/380866 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-18/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-18/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25461@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Primetime DESCRIPTION:Robert Pattinson portrays television journalist Chris Hansen in Primetime\, a dramatic thriller directed by Lance Oppenheim. Based on the true story behind the 2006 reality show To Catch a Predator\, the fil m tracks Hansen and his producer Lynn Keller (Merritt&hellip\; Tickets: h ttps://www.atomtickets.com/movies/primetime/378430 More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/primetime-12/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/primetime-12/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25462@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Heart of the Beast DESCRIPTION:Brad Pitt stars in the wilderness thriller Heart of the Beast \, directed by David Ayer. Pitt plays James Belmont\, a retired Special F orces Command Sergeant Major suffering from PTSD\, who crashes his seapla ne into a remote Alaskan lake. Stranded miles&hellip\; Tickets: https://w ww.atomtickets.com/movies/heart-of-the-beast/358931 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-18/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-18/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25463@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Digger DESCRIPTION:Tom Cruise stars in a dual role in Digger\, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Set in a bleak\, drone-patro lled future\, the film follows Curtis\, a renowned theater actor starring in a post-apocalyptic farce called Fossil Fools.&hellip\; Tickets: https ://www.atomtickets.com/movies/digger/373163 More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/digger-23/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/digger-23/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25464@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Resident Evil DESCRIPTION:Zach Cregger\, the director behind Barbarian\, helms a new ci nematic adaptation of the survival horror video game franchise Resident E vil. Austin Abrams stars as Bryan Hodukavich\, a medical courier stranded in a snowy\, mountainous Raccoon City during a sudden viral&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/resident-evil/385364 More: https ://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-18/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-18/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25465@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Forgotten Island DESCRIPTION:The animated fantasy adventure Forgotten Island follows two b est friends trapped in a mystical realm rooted in Philippine mythology. D irected by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado for DreamWorks Animation\, th e 1990s-set film centers on Jo (voiced by H.E.R.) and Raissa&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/forgotten-island/390767 More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-18/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-18/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25466@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Avengers Endgame: Encore DESCRIPTION:Marvel Studios re-releases its 2019 blockbuster as Avengers E ndgame: Encore\, bringing the conclusion of the Infinity Saga back to loc al screens. After Thanos wipes out half of all life in the universe\, the remaining heroes orchestrate a desperate time heist&hellip\; Tickets: ht tps://www.atomtickets.com/movies/avengers-endgame-encore/407607 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-18/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-18/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25467@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Beware Boiuna DESCRIPTION:A humanitarian medical trip up the Curuçá River goes violen tly wrong in Beware Boiuna\, a creature feature directed by Mike P. Nelso n. Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe star as members of a team navigating t he deep Amazon rainforest. Their arrival&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.at omtickets.com/movies/beware-boiuna/397719 More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/beware-boiuna-6/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/beware-boiuna-6/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25468@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:The Influencer Project DESCRIPTION:From the creators of The Blair Witch Project comes The Influe ncer Project\, a new horror thriller directed by Mike Nybroe. Billed as a descent into a modern generation of fear\, the film updates the found-fo otage template for the social media&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtic kets.com/movies/the-influencer-project/420452 More: https://lbknews.com/c ulture-key/event/the-influencer-project-6/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-influencer-project-6/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25469@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Spider-Man: Brand New Day DESCRIPTION:Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day\, navigating life after the world has forgotten his existence. Direct ed by Destin Daniel Cretton\, the superhero sequel finds an isolated Park er protecting New York City while dealing with evolving&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day/374538 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/spider-man-brand-new-day-6/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/spider-man-brand-new-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25470@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Practical Magic 2 DESCRIPTION:Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2\, a sequel to the 1998 romantic f antasy. Directed by Susanne Bier\, the story shifts to England as the sis ters search for a professor&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com /movies/practical-magic-2/365958 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ev ent/practical-magic-2-12/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/practical-magic-2-12/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25471@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Angel and the Badman DESCRIPTION:Showtimes: See theater for showtimes Tickets: https://www.ato mtickets.com/movies/angel-and-the-badman/415951 More: https://lbknews.com /culture-key/event/angel-and-the-badman/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/angel-and-the-badman/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25472@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Other Mommy DESCRIPTION:The psychological horror film Other Mommy arrives in local ci nemas\, delivering an unsettling exploration of domestic terror. Produced by the genre heavyweights at Blumhouse Productions\, the R-rated feature constructs a tense\, claustrophobic narrative surrounding maternal fears and familial instability. The&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets. com/movies/other-mommy/390792 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event /other-mommy-2/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/other-mommy-2/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25473@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:The Social Reckoning DESCRIPTION:Screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin returns to the subject of Facebook in The Social Reckoning\, a sequel to his 2010 drama The Soc ial Network. Set during the 2021 document leaks\, the film stars Mikey Ma dison as whistleblower Frances Haugen and&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.a tomtickets.com/movies/the-social-reckoning/395189 More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/the-social-reckoning-7/ LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-social-reckoning-7/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25474@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:ADORE HIM: HE IS HERE DESCRIPTION:Fathom Events presents a limited theatrical screening of the documentary Adore Him: He Is Here. Directed by Donald J.\, the presentati on delves into the theological roots and spiritual magnetism of Catholic Eucharistic adoration. The narrative explores why a growing demographic&h ellip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/adore-him-he-is-here/ 418053 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/adore-him-he-is-here-3 / LOCATION:Regal Hollywood Sarasota\, 1993 Main St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/adore-him-he-is-here-3/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25475@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:The Big Lebowski (1998) DESCRIPTION:Showtimes: 6:30 PM Tickets: https://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-ci nebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/20955 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/e vent/the-big-lebowski-1998-3/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-big-lebowski-1998-3/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25476@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Verity DESCRIPTION:Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel\, the psychologic al erotic thriller Verity is currently screening in local theaters. Direc ted by Michael Showalter\, the film stars Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleig h\, a struggling writer hired to complete a popular book series after&hel lip\; Tickets: https://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/mov ie/21025 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-19/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-19/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25477@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Digger DESCRIPTION:Tom Cruise stars in a dual role in Digger\, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Set in a bleak\, drone-patro lled future\, the film follows Curtis\, a renowned theater actor starring in a post-apocalyptic farce called Fossil Fools.&hellip\; Tickets: https ://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21050 More: https ://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/digger-24/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/digger-24/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25478@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Primetime DESCRIPTION:Robert Pattinson portrays television journalist Chris Hansen in Primetime\, a dramatic thriller directed by Lance Oppenheim. Based on the true story behind the 2006 reality show To Catch a Predator\, the fil m tracks Hansen and his producer Lynn Keller (Merritt&hellip\; Tickets: h ttps://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21023 More: h ttps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/primetime-13/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/primetime-13/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25479@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Heart of the Beast DESCRIPTION:Brad Pitt stars in the wilderness thriller Heart of the Beast \, directed by David Ayer. Pitt plays James Belmont\, a retired Special F orces Command Sergeant Major suffering from PTSD\, who crashes his seapla ne into a remote Alaskan lake. Stranded miles&hellip\; Tickets: https://w ww.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21018 More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-19/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-19/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25480@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Forgotten Island DESCRIPTION:The animated fantasy adventure Forgotten Island follows two b est friends trapped in a mystical realm rooted in Philippine mythology. D irected by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado for DreamWorks Animation\, th e 1990s-set film centers on Jo (voiced by H.E.R.) and Raissa&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21028 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-19/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-19/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25481@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Avengers: Endgame Encore DESCRIPTION:Marvel Studios re-releases its 2019 blockbuster as Avengers E ndgame: Encore\, bringing the conclusion of the Infinity Saga back to loc al screens. After Thanos wipes out half of all life in the universe\, the remaining heroes orchestrate a desperate time heist&hellip\; Tickets: ht tps://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21013 More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-19/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-19/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25482@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Resident Evil DESCRIPTION:Zach Cregger\, the director behind Barbarian\, helms a new ci nematic adaptation of the survival horror video game franchise Resident E vil. Austin Abrams stars as Bryan Hodukavich\, a medical courier stranded in a snowy\, mountainous Raccoon City during a sudden viral&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.cmxcinemas.com/cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/21019 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-19/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-19/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25483@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Practical Magic 2 DESCRIPTION:Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2\, a sequel to the 1998 romantic f antasy. Directed by Susanne Bier\, the story shifts to England as the sis ters search for a professor&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.cmxcinemas.com/ cmx-cinebistro-siesta-key-7/movie/20988 More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/practical-magic-2-13/ LOCATION:CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key\, 3501 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, F L 34239 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/practical-magic-2-13/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25484@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Digger DESCRIPTION:Tom Cruise stars in a dual role in Digger\, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Set in a bleak\, drone-patro lled future\, the film follows Curtis\, a renowned theater actor starring in a post-apocalyptic farce called Fossil Fools.&hellip\; Tickets: https ://filmsociety.org/movies/movie.cfm?filID=3433 More: https://lbknews.com/ culture-key/event/digger-25/ LOCATION:Burns Court Cinemas\, 506 Burns Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/digger-25/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25485@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Filipinana DESCRIPTION:Rafael Manuel expands his award-winning short into the featur e-length drama Filipiñana\, now playing at area cinemas. The story cente rs on Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto)\, a seventeen-year-old girl from the rural north who works at an exclusive golf club outside Manila\, spending&hell ip\; Tickets: https://filmsociety.org/movies/movie.cfm?filID=4477 More: h ttps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/filipinana-6/ LOCATION:Burns Court Cinemas\, 506 Burns Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/filipinana-6/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25486@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Ha-Chan\, Shake Your Booty! DESCRIPTION:A grieving widow finds a path back to life in the Tokyo ballr oom dance scene in Ha-Chan\, Shake Your Booty!. Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka\, the drama stars Rinko Kikuchi as Haru\, who isolates herself af ter her husband dies of&hellip\; Tickets: https://filmsociety.org/movies/ movie.cfm?filID=3412 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ha-chan- shake-your-booty-6/ LOCATION:Burns Court Cinemas\, 506 Burns Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ha-chan-shake-your-booty-6/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25487@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:You Had To Be There DESCRIPTION:Director Judd Apatow executive produces the new comedy docume ntary You Had To Be There\, currently playing in local theaters. The film investigates a pivotal\, transformative moment in comedic history throug h a mix of archival footage and extensive contemporary interviews. Conver sations&hellip\; Tickets: https://filmsociety.org/movies/movie.cfm?filID= 3413 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/you-had-to-be-there-4/ LOCATION:Burns Court Cinemas\, 506 Burns Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/you-had-to-be-there-4/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25488@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Verity DESCRIPTION:Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel\, the psychologic al erotic thriller Verity is currently screening in local theaters. Direc ted by Michael Showalter\, the film stars Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleig h\, a struggling writer hired to complete a popular book series after&hel lip\; Tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/verity/380866 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-20/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/verity-20/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25489@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Resident Evil DESCRIPTION:Zach Cregger\, the director behind Barbarian\, helms a new ci nematic adaptation of the survival horror video game franchise Resident E vil. Austin Abrams stars as Bryan Hodukavich\, a medical courier stranded in a snowy\, mountainous Raccoon City during a sudden viral&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/resident-evil/385364 More: https ://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-20/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/resident-evil-20/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25490@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Heart of the Beast DESCRIPTION:Brad Pitt stars in the wilderness thriller Heart of the Beast \, directed by David Ayer. Pitt plays James Belmont\, a retired Special F orces Command Sergeant Major suffering from PTSD\, who crashes his seapla ne into a remote Alaskan lake. Stranded miles&hellip\; Tickets: https://w ww.atomtickets.com/movies/heart-of-the-beast/358931 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-20/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/heart-of-the-beast-20/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25491@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Digger DESCRIPTION:Tom Cruise stars in a dual role in Digger\, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Set in a bleak\, drone-patro lled future\, the film follows Curtis\, a renowned theater actor starring in a post-apocalyptic farce called Fossil Fools.&hellip\; Tickets: https ://www.atomtickets.com/movies/digger/373163 More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/digger-26/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/digger-26/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25492@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Forgotten Island DESCRIPTION:The animated fantasy adventure Forgotten Island follows two b est friends trapped in a mystical realm rooted in Philippine mythology. D irected by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado for DreamWorks Animation\, th e 1990s-set film centers on Jo (voiced by H.E.R.) and Raissa&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/forgotten-island/390767 More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-20/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/forgotten-island-20/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25493@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Avengers Endgame: Encore DESCRIPTION:Marvel Studios re-releases its 2019 blockbuster as Avengers E ndgame: Encore\, bringing the conclusion of the Infinity Saga back to loc al screens. After Thanos wipes out half of all life in the universe\, the remaining heroes orchestrate a desperate time heist&hellip\; Tickets: ht tps://www.atomtickets.com/movies/avengers-endgame-encore/407607 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-20/ LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Cinemas\, 10715 Rodeo Dr URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/avengers-endgame-encore-20/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14896@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T093000Z DTEND:20261007T103000Z SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:A certified yoga instructor leads this outdoor vinyasa flow c lass among the tropical plantings at the downtown campus of Marie Selby B otanical Gardens. The session takes place on the lawns near the Sarasota Bay waterfront\, utilizing the shade provided by&hellip\; Price: Free. Ti ckets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-in-the-gardens-16/ More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16507@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T120000Z DTEND:20261007T124500Z SUMMARY:Tai Chi | Qigong DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice the ancient Chinese exercise forms of Tai Chi and Qigong with Gail at The Bay. Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/tai-chi-qigong-tickets-1999540296854 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-19087@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T130000Z DTEND:20261007T150000Z SUMMARY:AFSCME Negotiation Meeting DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the School District of Manatee County an d the local AFSCME union convene at the Wakeland Support Center to negoti ate labor contracts for the district's support personnel. The collective bargaining session covers wages\, healthcare benefits\, and workplace saf ety protocols&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/afscme-negotiation-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Wakeland Support Center\, 1812 27th Street E\, Bradenton\, FL 34 208 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/afscme-negotiation-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14280@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z SUMMARY:Your Wednesday Playdate DESCRIPTION:A morning session in the Peggy A. Hall Classroom at the Saras ota Art Museum caters specifically to early learners and their caregivers . "Your Wednesday Playdate" combines an interactive story time with a han ds-on art project\, led by a professional teaching&hellip\; More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25221@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T153000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study DESCRIPTION:Pastor Brock leads a nine-week scripture discussion at the Lo ngboat Island Chapel. The ecumenical congregation gathers in Shook Fellow ship Hall for an ongoing theological series titled "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS\ ," focusing on the direct inquiries posed by Christ throughout the New&he llip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-stu dy/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22664@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T143000Z DTEND:20261007T153000Z SUMMARY:The Bird Lady’\;s Guide to Florida’\;s Birds: Wading Bi rds DESCRIPTION:Local wildlife rehabilitator Save Our Seabirds hosts an educa tional lecture detailing the characteristics and behaviors of Florida's w ading birds. Held at the organization's outdoor pavilion on City Island\, the presentation is led by longtime volunteer Mattie Watson\, who breaks down&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-bird-ladys -guide-to-floridas-birds-wading-birds/ LOCATION:Save Our Seabirds\, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-bird-ladys-guide-to-florida s-birds-wading-birds/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14281@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T150000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-3/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14905@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T160000Z DTEND:20261007T180000Z SUMMARY:Town Commission Joint Meeting (City of Sarasota) DESCRIPTION:Elected officials from the Town of Longboat Key and the City of Sarasota convene at Town Hall for a collaborative legislative session. The joint meeting focuses on overlapping regional issues that require co ordinated municipal action\, such as bayfront water quality\,&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/town-commission-jo int-meeting-city-of-sarasota/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/town-commission-joint-meeting-c ity-of-sarasota/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15519@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T160000Z DTEND:20261007T170000Z SUMMARY:Webinar: Read Aloud –\; Comprehension Strategies for Familie s DESCRIPTION:Educational specialists from Sarasota County Schools host a v irtual training session aimed at helping parents reinforce reading compre hension at home. Conducted via Microsoft Teams\, the webinar breaks down specific pedagogical techniques families can use during shared reading ti me to improve&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/webinar-read-aloud-comprehension-strategies-for-families/ LOCATION:Teams Webinar URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/webinar-read-aloud-comprehensio n-strategies-for-families/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16386@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T193000Z DTEND:20261007T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790250 42175 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-24/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-24/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16573@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T200000Z DTEND:20261007T210000Z SUMMARY:Wild Sarasota: Bats of Florida DESCRIPTION:An educational lecture detailing the ecology and conservation of native winged mammals takes place at the North Port Public Library. T he presentation covers the various bat species inhabiting Florida\, their critical role in pest control\, and the environmental threats causing&he llip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-sarasota-b ats-of-florida-registration-1977057165202 More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/wild-sarasota-bats-of-florida/ LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 S. Tamiami Trail\, North Port\ , FL 34287 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/wild-sarasota-bats-of-florida/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14282@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T210000Z DTEND:20261007T230000Z SUMMARY:Bistro Pop-Up Nights DESCRIPTION:Executive Chef Ben Hiatt transforms the Sarasota Art Museum c afé into a formal dining room for an exclusive\, four-course dinner. Thi s iteration of the Bistro Pop-Up Nights features a menu directly inspired by "Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt\,"&hellip\; More: https:// lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bistro-pop-up-nights/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bistro-pop-up-nights/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14893@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T213000Z DTEND:20261007T233000Z SUMMARY:Creative Practice –\; Collage and Sticker Making DESCRIPTION:The Art Center Sarasota opens its gallery space for an unstru ctured evening of analog creation. Billed as a "Creative Practice\," this session focuses entirely on collage and sticker making. The organizers p rovide all necessary materials\, allowing attendees to cut\, layer\,&hell ip\; Price: $15 Member | $20 Nonmember. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/creative-practice-collage-and-sticker-making/ LOCATION:Art Center Sarasota\, 707 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/creative-practice-collage-and-s ticker-making/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25222@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T213000Z DTEND:20261007T223000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study –\; Zoom Only DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Island Chapel hosts an online-only theological f orum led by Pastor Brock. Broadcast remotely\, this virtual session allow s participants to engage with the ongoing nine-week curriculum\, "QUESTIO NS JESUS ASKS\," without traveling to the Gulf Coast campus. The curricul um dissects&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/e vent/bible-study-zoom-only/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-zoom-only/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15478@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261008T003000Z SUMMARY:VOTA General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Resident artists\, business proprietors\, and neighborhood or ganizers gather for the monthly administrative session of the Artists Gui ld of Manatee. Staged within Bradenton’s historic live-work enclave\, t he meeting reviews district logistics\, seasonal art walks\, municipal zo ning developments\, and streetscape maintenance affecting&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/vota-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/vota-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16451@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261008T003000Z SUMMARY:Salsa &\; Sunsets 4th Anniversary Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Bay Park Conservancy hosts the Salsa & Sunsets 4th Annive rsary Community Celebration at The Nest at The Bay Park. The community ev ent commemorates the anniversary of the park's opening with an evening de dicated to Latin dance and music against&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: h ttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-sunsets-4th-anniversary-community-celeb ration-tickets-1996472230184 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ salsa-sunsets-4th-anniversary-community-celebration/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/salsa-sunsets-4th-anniversary-c ommunity-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-19025@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261008T003000Z SUMMARY:Artists Guild General Meeting DESCRIPTION:District affairs and strategic planning take center stage as the Artists Guild of Manatee brings together members to evaluate neighbor hood operations and collaborative programming. Discussion centers on seas onal visitor management\, district signage\, upcoming gallery open houses \, and cultural partnerships with&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/artists-guild-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/artists-guild-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20964@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261008T003000Z SUMMARY:Guild Meeting DESCRIPTION:The governing board and creative community of the Village of the Arts convene to coordinate upcoming gallery walks and discuss communi ty infrastructure. Held in the heart of Bradenton’s historic arts distr ict\, the agenda addresses cooperative marketing campaigns\, village secu rity\, event&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/guild-meeting/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/guild-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17762@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T233000Z DTEND:20261008T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-6/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-6/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17763@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261007T233000Z DTEND:20261008T013000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-7/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-7/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14835@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:JSantiMusic Presents – Vinyl Release Party! J Santi &\; The Vital Groove + Jason White DESCRIPTION:Sarasota-based singer-songwriter J Santi unveils the vinyl pr essing of his new nine-track album at the Fogartyville Community Media an d Arts Center. Fronting The Vital Groove—which features Chris Sussman o n bass and Marcus James on drums—Santi delivers a potent mix of&hellip\ ; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jsantimusic-pr esents-vinyl-release-party-j-santi-the-vital-groove-jason-white/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jsantimusic-presents-vinyl-rele ase-party-j-santi-the-vital-groove-jason-white/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14846@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 SUMMARY:Looking For Wonder | In-Gallery Workshops DESCRIPTION:Museum educators facilitate an intentional observation sessio n in the galleries of The Ringling\, steering participants away from hurr ied browsing toward contemplative analysis. Drawing on techniques of mind ful observation and open-ended visual inquiry\, the workshop slows down t he viewing process to&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/looking-for-wonder-in-gallery-workshops/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/looking-for-wonder-in-gallery-w orkshops/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14847@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 SUMMARY:Mrs. Warren’\;s Profession DESCRIPTION:Staged inside the jewel-box setting of the Historic Asolo The ater at The Ringling\, George Bernard Shaw’s once-banned 1893 drama ske wers Victorian moral hypocrisy with barbed wit and unflinching social cri tique. The plot centers on Vivie Warren\, an independent\, Cambridge-educ ated young&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mrs-warre ns-profession/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mrs-warrens-profession/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14948@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Hands-Only CPR + AED Training DESCRIPTION:Trauma experts from Sarasota Memorial Hospital instruct the p ublic on emergency cardiac response techniques inside the HealthConnectio n suite. The workshop focuses on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation —a method utilizing continuous chest compressions without rescue breath s—and the proper deployment of an Automated External&hellip\; Price: Fr ee. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnec tion-hands-only-cpr-aed-training/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-h ands-only-cpr-aed-training/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14949@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Stop The Bleed Training DESCRIPTION:A practical emergency intervention class taught by trauma spe cialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital instructs civilians on managing se vere injuries. The session outlines the protocols of the national Stop th e Bleed campaign\, teaching attendees how to identify life-threatening he morrhage and apply&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-stop-the-bleed-training/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-s top-the-bleed-training/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14950@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14951@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Canine volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County visit the HealthConnection suite at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hou r of animal-assisted therapy. The informal program allows patients\, visi tors\, and hospital staff to interact with trained therapy dogs of variou s&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-s arasota-health-connection-pet-paws-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-health-connection- pet-paws-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14952@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice Breast Cancer Network &\; Education Group DESCRIPTION:Patients navigating a breast cancer diagnosis meet at Sarasot a Memorial Hospital-Venice for targeted education and mutual support. The forum addresses the full spectrum of the disease\, from initial diagnosi s and surgical options to post-treatment recovery and survivorship. Oncol ogy professionals periodically&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknew s.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-breast-cancer-network-education-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-breast-cancer-networ k-education-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16500@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T113000Z DTEND:20261008T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539495457 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-2/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15184@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T140000Z DTEND:20261008T150000Z SUMMARY:Shifting Sands-Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Managing the psychological weight of major life transitions†”whether through bereavement\, divorce\, or a sudden change in health—i s the focus of this discussion circle at the Longboat Island Chapel. Oper ating outside of a strictly theological framework\, the group provides a structured\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-2/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-2/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16444@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T140000Z DTEND:20261008T180000Z SUMMARY:Senior Lifestyle Expo at The Mall at University Town Center DESCRIPTION:An informational fair focused on aging and retirement living takes over The Mall at University Town Center\, organized by Florida Peng uin Productions. The event gathers local businesses\, healthcare provider s\, and community organizations to showcase services relevant to older ad ults. Exhibitors&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/senior-lifestyle-expo-at-the-mall-at-university-town-center-tickets-1 986225167945 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/senior-lifestyle -expo-at-the-mall-at-university-town-center/ LOCATION:The Mall at University Town Center\, 140 University Town Center Dr\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/senior-lifestyle-expo-at-the-ma ll-at-university-town-center/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17370@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T150000Z DTEND:20261008T160000Z SUMMARY:Mysteries to Die For Book Club: “\;The Invisible Guardian 221\; by Dolores Redondo DESCRIPTION:Elsie Souza guides a discussion of Dolores Redondo's psycholo gical thriller at Bookstore1Sarasota. The group delves into "The Invisibl e Guardian\," the first installment of the Baztan Trilogy\, which follows a female inspector returning to her Basque Country hometown to solve a&h ellip\; Price: $22.41. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mysteries-to -die-for-book-club-the-invisible-guardian-by-dolores-redondo-tickets-1998 117848272 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mysteries-to-die-fo r-book-club-the-invisible-guardian-by-dolores-redondo/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mysteries-to-die-for-book-club- the-invisible-guardian-by-dolores-redondo/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14739@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T180000Z DTEND:20261008T200000Z SUMMARY:Golden Groovers: The Music of Carole King DESCRIPTION:A daytime tribute concert honors the defining singer-songwrit er of the 1970s at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The performance de lves into Carole King's massive catalog\, from her early days writing cha rt-topping pop hits in the Brill Building to her&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-carole-king/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-ca role-king/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16408@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T193000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19945504 83187 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-46/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-46/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14283@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261009T000000Z SUMMARY:Jazz Thursday | Five Points Quintet DESCRIPTION:The Five Points Quintet takes over the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza for an evening of live\, outdoor music at the Sarasota Art Museum. Co-hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota\, the ensemble features vocalist D arcie Allen\, saxophonist Pete Carney\,&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.co m/culture-key/event/jazz-thursday-five-points-quintet/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-thursday-five-points-quint et/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15081@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261009T000000Z SUMMARY:Jazz at SAM DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Art Museum partners with the Jazz Club of Saraso ta for an after-hours concert featuring vocalist Darcie Allen and her Fiv e Points Quintet. The ensemble performs straight-ahead jazz and Great Ame rican Songbook standards in the museum's open spaces. The&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-at-sam/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-at-sam/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14245@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T220000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z SUMMARY:Mote SEA Restorative Yoga DESCRIPTION:An evening session of gentle\, restorative yoga takes place w ithin the aquatic galleries of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. The pra ctice focuses on deep relaxation and slow stretching\, utilizing the dim lighting and the ambient movement of marine life to&hellip\; Price: From $31.5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-sea-restorative-y oga/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-sea-restorative-yoga/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16511@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T220000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540587724 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15185@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T230000Z DTEND:20261009T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17764@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T233000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-7/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-7/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17765@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261008T233000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-8/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-8/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16665@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T000000Z DTEND:20261009T020000Z SUMMARY:Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour DESCRIPTION:The Irish singer-songwriter brings his expansive\, emotionall y raw arena show to Tampa's Yuengling Center. Known for blending raspy\, folk-inspired vocals with heavy\, hip-hop-influenced electronic productio n\, Dermot Kennedy commands a massive sound capable of filling large venu es. His tour highlights deeply&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster .com/dermot-kennedy-the-weight-of-the-tampa-florida-10-08-2026/event/0D00 6477CA46C7D0 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dermot-kennedy-t he-weight-of-the-woods-tour/ LOCATION:Yuengling Center\, 4202 East Fowler Ave\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dermot-kennedy-the-weight-of-th e-woods-tour/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14836@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 SUMMARY:The Lee Boys with opener Tony Tyler DESCRIPTION:Miami's acclaimed sacred steel ensemble brings its ecstatic\, high-energy gospel tradition to Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Ce nter. The Lee Boys use pedal and lap steel guitars to drive their African -American religious music\, creating a soaring\, distorted sound that blu rs&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the- lee-boys-with-opener-tony-tyler/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-lee-boys-with-opener-tony-t yler/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14848@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270612 SUMMARY:Ringling Reflections DESCRIPTION:A specialized\, conversation-based gallery tour at The Ringli ng caters specifically to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Titled "Ringling Reflections\," the program moves away from tr aditional\, fact-heavy lectures. Instead\, a trained museum educator uses specific works from the&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/e vent/ringling-reflections/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ringling-reflections/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14953@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 SUMMARY:Venice: Memory Care Café Group DESCRIPTION:Designed for individuals experiencing memory loss and their c aregivers\, this social gathering meets at the Frances T. Bourne Jacarand a Library. Facilitated under the auspices of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System\, the café model provides a relaxed\, stigma-free environme nt where&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/venice-memory-care-cafe-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/venice-memory-care-cafe-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20182@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 SUMMARY:ROAR! DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers and toddlers gather at The Ringling for a free s torytime program that connects early literacy with visual art. Hosted in the museum's MakerSpace within the Johnson-Blalock Education Center\, the session includes a group reading\, a hands-on art project and&hellip\; P rice: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/roar-2/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/roar-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25178@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229 SUMMARY:Uncovering Ca’\; d’\;Zan Tour DESCRIPTION:Docents at The Ringling lead this specialized architectural t our through the upper floors and private quarters of Ca’ d’Zan\, the 1926 winter residence of John and Mable Ringling. Moving beyond the groun d-floor entertaining spaces\, the guided walk explores the mansion’s&he llip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tou r-4/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncovering-ca-dzan-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16470@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T130000Z DTEND:20261009T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617565941 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-3/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14284@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T150000Z DTEND:20261009T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-4/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16589@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T150000Z DTEND:20261009T160000Z SUMMARY:Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics DESCRIPTION:An introductory lecture on renewable technology integration t akes place at the William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library. The presentation breaks down the fundamentals of residential solar power systems and elect ric vehicle ownership. Topics include navigating solar panel installation \, understanding net&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrit e.com/e/supporting-clean-energy-solar-energy-and-electric-vehicle-basics- registration-1994017025601 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/su pporting-clean-energy-solar-energy-and-electric-vehicle-basics/ LOCATION:William H. Jervey\, Jr.\, Venice Library\, 300 Nokomis Avenue So uth\, Venice\, FL 34285 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/supporting-clean-energy-solar-e nergy-and-electric-vehicle-basics/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14246@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T180000Z DTEND:20261009T210000Z SUMMARY:SEA &\; Do Lifelong Learning Workshops DESCRIPTION:Adult learners engage directly with marine science through th is hands-on educational series at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Led by Mote's education professionals and research experts\, the three-hour i ntensive classes cover specific topics such as crustacean biology\, fish ecology\, and&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sea-do -lifelong-learning-workshops/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sea-do-lifelong-learning-worksh ops/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17766@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T180000Z DTEND:20261009T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-8/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-8/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16365@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T193000Z DTEND:20261009T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790146 76170 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-3/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17767@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T220000Z DTEND:20261010T000000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-9/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-9/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14753@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261010T010000Z SUMMARY:Fall Family Concert: The Conductor’\;s Magical Book DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra presents a free\, family-oriented intr oduction to classical music. This interactive performance breaks down the different sections of the orchestra—strings\, woodwinds\, brass\, and percussion—demonstrating how they function individually and together. T he engaging format uses a narrative framework about&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fall-family-concert-the-cond uctors-magical-book/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fall-family-concert-the-conduct ors-magical-book/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16667@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261010T010000Z SUMMARY:KAROL G –\; VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR DESCRIPTION:Colombian reggaeton and Latin pop superstar Karol G brings he r massive stadium production to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. The "Maña na Será Bonito" artist commands the stage with heavily choreographed dan ce routines\, elaborate set designs\, and a setlist packed with global&he llip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/karol-g-viajando-por-el-mund o-tampa-florida-10-09-2026/event/0D006494F17A1B92 More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/karol-g-viajando-por-el-mundo-tropitour/ LOCATION:Raymond James Stadium\, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/karol-g-viajando-por-el-mundo-t ropitour/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17243@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z SUMMARY:Free 2-Part Paper Mâché Sun Workshop with Cosmic Art by Ari DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation and Senior Friendship Centers pa rtner to host a two-part paper mâché sun workshop led by the organizati on Cosmic Art by Ari. The hands-on art class provides participants with t he materials and instruction needed to craft and&hellip\; Tickets: https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/free-2-part-paper-mache-sun-workshop-with-cosmic-a rt-by-ari-tickets-2002294153714 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/free-2-part-paper-mache-sun-workshop-with-cosmic-art-by-ari-2/ LOCATION:Senior Friendship Centers\, 1888 Brother Geenen Way\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/free-2-part-paper-mache-sun-wor kshop-with-cosmic-art-by-ari-2/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16455@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T010000Z DTEND:20261010T030000Z SUMMARY:Special Cinema at The Bay: The Rocky Horror Picture Show DESCRIPTION:Jim Sharman’s 1975 cult musical The Rocky Horror Picture Sh ow screens outdoors on the sprawling lawn of The Oval at The Bay Park. St arring Tim Curry as the eccentric Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Susan Sarandon a nd Barry Bostwick as a stranded\,&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/special-cinema-at-the-bay-the-rocky-horror-picture-s how-tickets-1996509003173 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/spe cial-cinema-at-the-bay-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/special-cinema-at-the-bay-the-r ocky-horror-picture-show/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17208@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T010000Z DTEND:20261010T033000Z SUMMARY:Tea4T –\; drag Open Stage DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation hosts Tea4T: Drag Open Stage\, a monthly celebration of drag performance and queer expression held at the Fab LGBTQIA+ Center. The recurring event provides a supportive platform for local and regional drag artists to showcase their&hellip\; Price: $12 .51. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea4t-drag-open-stage-tickets- 1990281315993 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tea4t-drag-open -stage/ LOCATION:925 N Lime Ave\, 925 North Lime Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34237 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tea4t-drag-open-stage/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14837@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 SUMMARY:Don Soledad Trio presents “\;Art &\; Passion”\; DESCRIPTION:Flamenco guitarist Don Soledad brings the complex\, percussiv e rhythms of southern Spain to Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Cent er. Joined by his trio\, Soledad performs an instrumental program charact erized by rapid-fire fingerpicking\, intricate chord voicings\, and sudde n dynamic shifts. The&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/don-soledad-trio-presents-art-passion/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/don-soledad-trio-presents-art-p assion/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14849@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 SUMMARY:ArtSELF for Generations DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation partners with The Rin gling to present an interactive\, environmentally focused workshop for ch ildren and their caregivers. "ArtSELF for Generations" uses active storyt elling and guided art-making to explore concepts of kindness\, community\ , and ecological stewardship. Instructors&hellip\; More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/artself-for-generations/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/artself-for-generations/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14850@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509 SUMMARY:ArtSELF Wellness Workshops DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation hosts a specialized m indfulness session inside the MakerSpace at The Ringling. Part of the ong oing "ArtSELF Wellness Workshops\," this gathering focuses specifically o n the intersection of sound\, music\, and physical wellbeing. An instruct or guides attendees&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ artself-wellness-workshops/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/artself-wellness-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15515@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270404 SUMMARY:Main Street Market Lakewood Ranch DESCRIPTION:A curated outdoor shopping event spans the commercial corrido r of Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Operating monthly throughout the cooler season\, the market features a selected lineup of local artisans\, agricu ltural vendors\, and independent merchants selling handcrafted goods\, sp ecialized foods\, and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/main-street-market-lakewood-ranch/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/main-street-market-lakewood-ran ch/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-19314@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 SUMMARY:Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Journalist and author Carrie Seidman hosts a live-broadcast c ivic debate at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. The one- hour political and news roundtable features investigative reporter Jason Garcia\, conservative activist Conni Brunni\, and "The Detail" host Cathy Antunes. The&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/talk-of-the-town-a-wslr-news-roundtable/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/talk-of-the-town-a-wslr-news-ro undtable/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20532@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 SUMMARY:Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival DESCRIPTION:The agricultural heritage of Manatee County takes center stag e at Dakin Dairy Farms during this expansive autumn celebration in Myakka City. The working dairy operation opens its pastures for a family-orient ed festival featuring live country music\, local food trucks\, and&hellip \; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dakin-dairy-f arms-3rd-annual-harvest-festival/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dakin-dairy-farms-3rd-annual-ha rvest-festival/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-24838@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 SUMMARY:Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival DESCRIPTION:Florida’s largest agricultural autumn celebration returns t o Bradenton with the 35th annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival. The exp ansive outdoor gathering transforms the working family farm into a bustli ng rural fairground complete with a Pioneer Trades Village\, craft vendor s\, and a&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hunsader-f arms-pumpkin-festival/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hunsader-farms-pumpkin-festival / CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14897@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T093000Z DTEND:20261010T103000Z SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:A certified yoga instructor leads this outdoor vinyasa flow c lass among the tropical plantings at the downtown campus of Marie Selby B otanical Gardens. The session takes place on the lawns near the Sarasota Bay waterfront\, utilizing the shade provided by&hellip\; Price: Free. Ti ckets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-in-the-gardens-16/ More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-3/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16494@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T120000Z DTEND:20261011T120000Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539393151 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-6/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-6/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14247@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T123000Z DTEND:20261010T133000Z SUMMARY:Sensory SEA DESCRIPTION:The aquatic galleries of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium op en an hour early to provide a tailored environment for individuals with a utism spectrum disorder and sensory processing differences. During this d edicated window\, staff implement modifications across the exhibits\, inc luding softening&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/sensory-sea/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sensory-sea/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16471@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617567947 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-4/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16515@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T140000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540600763 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-5/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-5/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14248@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T133000Z DTEND:20261010T143000Z SUMMARY:Mote SEA Shark Pups &\; Grown Ups DESCRIPTION:An early childhood STEM program at Mote Marine Laboratory & A quarium introduces toddlers and their caregivers to foundational marine s cience concepts. Designed for children ages two through five\, the intera ctive class utilizes role-playing\, sign language\, and simple science to ols to&hellip\; Price: From $22.5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/mote-sea-shark-pups-grown-ups/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-sea-shark-pups-grown-ups/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14249@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z SUMMARY:Family Dip Netting DESCRIPTION:Educators from Mote Marine Laboratory lead participants waist -deep into Sarasota Bay to study the nearshore seagrass beds. Armed with dip nets\, attendees wade into the water to collect and identify the smal l marine organisms that inhabit the vital estuary ecosystem\,&hellip\; Pr ice: From $18. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-net ting/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-netting/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16644@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z SUMMARY:Club Pilates and Big Top Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:An outdoor mat Pilates session brings fitness to the grounds of Big Top Brewing Company\, led by instructors from Club Pilates. The ho ur-long workout emphasizes core strength\, flexibility\, and controlled b reathing\, scaled to accommodate both beginners and experienced practitio ners. Set&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clu b-pilates-and-big-top-brewing-co-tickets-2002129771041 More: https://lbkn ews.com/culture-key/event/club-pilates-and-big-top-brewing-co/ LOCATION:3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd\, 3045 Fruitville Commons Boulevard \, Sarasota\, FL 34240 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/club-pilates-and-big-top-brewin g-co/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14285@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T150000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-5/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-5/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15104@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T150000Z DTEND:20261010T163000Z SUMMARY:Hermitage Saturday Sessions: “\;Something From Nothing ̵ 1\; A Puppetry Workshop”\; DESCRIPTION:Hermitage Fellow Julian Crouch directs a hands-on exploration of object theater at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. The workshop delves i nto the mechanics and artistry of puppetry\, teaching participants how to construct and animate figures from basic\, everyday materials. Crouch\, an&hellip\; Price: $5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hermit age-saturday-sessions-something-from-nothing-a-puppetry-workshop/ LOCATION:Hermitage Artist Retreat URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hermitage-saturday-sessions-som ething-from-nothing-a-puppetry-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20229@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z SUMMARY:Think Pink: Sip\, Shop &\; Support DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of fashion and fundraising takes place at J.McLa ughlin on Longboat Key to support an important local cause. The gathering features Kim Verreault\, President and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber o f Commerce\, alongside Grace Harvey from Dog Perfect.&hellip\; More: http s://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/think-pink-sip-shop-support/ LOCATION:J.McLaughlin\, Longboat Key URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/think-pink-sip-shop-support/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14250@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T183000Z SUMMARY:Environmental Science Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program) DESCRIPTION:A digital workshop broadcast by Mote Marine Laboratory enable s Scouts to fulfill the requirements for the Environmental Science Merit Badge. The live\, interactive session covers ecological principles\, poll ution prevention\, and resource conservation through guided instruction a nd discussion. Participants receive an&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com /culture-key/event/environmental-science-scout-merit-badge-virtual-progra m/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/environmental-science-scout-mer it-badge-virtual-program/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17768@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-9/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-9/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20811@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z SUMMARY:Book Signing @ The Art &\; Soul Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Local author Dr. Medge Jaspan discusses and signs copies of h er new release\, "From Your Heart: The 90-DAY SHIFT! Unplug\, Reset\, & R eWrite Your Story\," at the Arts Advocates Gallery. Set within the larger Art & Soul Bazaar at the&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com /culture-key/event/book-signing-the-art-soul-bazaar/ LOCATION:Art Advocate Gallery\, Siesta Key Mall URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/book-signing-the-art-soul-bazaa r/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16366@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T193000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790146 77173 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-4/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17769@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T220000Z DTEND:20261011T000000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-10/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-10/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17770@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261010T233000Z DTEND:20261011T013000Z SUMMARY:FST Improv Presents: Murder\, She Improvised DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Murder\, She Improvised\, a f ully unscripted theatrical comedy staged by the FST Improv ensemble. Draw ing on live audience suggestions\, the cast spontaneously creates a uniqu e murder mystery plot\, inventing characters\, motives\, and clues on the spot.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-pr esents-murder-she-improvised-2/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-presents-murder-she- improvised-2/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16668@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T000000Z DTEND:20261011T020000Z SUMMARY:New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays: ALDS (Home Game 3\, If Necess ary) DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Rays face the New York Yankees in a critical Am erican League Division Series matchup at Tropicana Field. This postseason clash pits the division rivals against each other with potential elimina tion on the line\, heightening the intensity of&hellip\; Tickets: https:/ /www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1AAZ4uo More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/new-york-yankees-at-tampa-bay-rays-alds-home-game-3-if-neces sary/ LOCATION:Tropicana Field\, One Tropicana Dr.\, Saint Petersburg\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/new-york-yankees-at-tampa-bay-r ays-alds-home-game-3-if-necessary/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14251@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T150000Z SUMMARY:Family Dip Netting DESCRIPTION:Educators from Mote Marine Laboratory lead participants waist -deep into Sarasota Bay to study the nearshore seagrass beds. Armed with dip nets\, attendees wade into the water to collect and identify the smal l marine organisms that inhabit the vital estuary ecosystem\,&hellip\; Pr ice: From $18. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-net ting-2/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-netting-2/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15186@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T150000Z SUMMARY:Worship Service DESCRIPTION:The congregation of the Longboat Island Chapel gathers in its main sanctuary for a traditional Sunday morning interfaith Christian ser vice. Situated on a shaded campus along Gulf of Mexico Drive\, the commun ity church emphasizes an inclusive\, welcoming approach to spiritual&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-ser vice-2/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-service-2/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17771@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T160000Z SUMMARY:PINOCCHIO DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents a theatrical adaptation of Pi nocchio in the Keating Theatre\, based on the classic story by Carlo Coll odi and adapted by Greg Banks. The children's theatre production follows the journey of a wooden puppet who wishes to&hellip\; More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-2/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-2/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14286@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T150000Z DTEND:20261011T210000Z SUMMARY:Free Second Sundays DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Art Museum waives its admission fees for a full day of family-oriented programming. Occurring monthly\, "Free Second Sund ays" opens the contemporary galleries to the public while activating the courtyard and classrooms with specialized events. The schedule typically includes&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/free-second-sundays/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/free-second-sundays/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15187@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T150000Z DTEND:20261011T160000Z SUMMARY:Oktoberfest DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Island Chapel transforms its coastal grounds for a lively Oktoberfest celebration. Returning for another autumn\, the ecu menical community gathering highlights authentic German cuisine prepared by the church's own Chef David Stone. Attendees congregate in the outdoor garden to&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ev ent/oktoberfest/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/oktoberfest/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17772@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-10/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-10/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17773@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-11/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-11/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16669@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T200000Z DTEND:20261011T220000Z SUMMARY:TNA Bound for Glory –\; Tampa DESCRIPTION:"Bound for Glory" brings the culmination of long-running stor ylines to the Yuengling Center as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling stages i ts premier annual event. The card features Nic Nemeth defending the TNA W orld Championship against Leon Slater\, alongside a 20-person Call&hellip \; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-bound-for-glory-tampa-tampa- florida-10-11-2026/event/0D00650DDEADC049 More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/tna-bound-for-glory-tampa/ LOCATION:Yuengling Center\, 4202 East Fowler Ave\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tna-bound-for-glory-tampa/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16453@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T210000Z DTEND:20261011T230000Z SUMMARY:Park-toberfest at The Bay DESCRIPTION:The Oval lawn at The Bay Park transforms into a Bavarian-styl e celebration featuring live music and traditional fare. The three-genera tion DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band anchors the event with authentic "oom pah" polka music\, accordion performances\, and customary activities like the Chicken&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ park-toberfest-at-the-bay-tickets-1996497276097 More: https://lbknews.com /culture-key/event/park-toberfest-at-the-bay/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/park-toberfest-at-the-bay/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14400@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T230000Z DTEND:20261012T010000Z SUMMARY:Boz Scaggs DESCRIPTION:The veteran singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist brings his ex tensive catalog of rock\, soul\, and blues to the Van Wezel Performing Ar ts Hall. Best known for his massive 1976 album "Silk Degrees\," Boz Scagg s defined the smooth\, jazz-inflected pop-rock sound of&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7034Z More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/boz-scaggs/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/boz-scaggs/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15188@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261011T230000Z DTEND:20261012T000000Z SUMMARY:AA / Al-Anon meetings DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Island Chapel opens its community rooms for regu lar Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings\, providing a confidential\ , supportive environment for individuals and families affected by alcohol ism. The volunteer-led sessions follow the traditional twelve-step recove ry program\, centering on shared experiences&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-2/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-2/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14954@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice –\; Breastfeeding &\; Latch Clinic Support Gr oup DESCRIPTION:Lactation consultants at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice fa cilitate this specialized clinical support group for new mothers navigati ng the physical and emotional challenges of nursing an infant. The gather ing provides a private\, encouraging space where women can receive hands- on guidance regarding&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch-clinic-support-group-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch- clinic-support-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23775@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 SUMMARY:Fogartyville Songwriter Series hosted by Bob Linton featuring Mad die Lin &\; Zach Regan DESCRIPTION:Music fans gather to hear a trio of songwriters playing in-th e-round\, sharing stories and describing their creative processes. The li neup includes Sarasota-based country singer Maddie Lin\, whose original s ongs blend heartfelt moments with playful humor\, and Zach Regan from the &hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fogart yville-songwriter-series-hosted-by-bob-linton-featuring-maddie-lin-zach-r egan/ LOCATION:Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center\, 525 Kumquat Ct\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fogartyville-songwriter-series- hosted-by-bob-linton-featuring-maddie-lin-zach-regan/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25181@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard DESCRIPTION:Choreographer and former Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company mem ber LaMichael Leonard conducts an exploratory movement masterclass focusi ng on the kinetic relationship between body\, breath\, and surrounding ar chitecture. Leonard guides movers through somatic exercises\, weight shif ts\, and spatial patterning\, drawing on&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/spaciousness-movement-workshop-with-lamichael-leonar d-2/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/spaciousness-movement-workshop- with-lamichael-leonard-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20792@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261012T130000Z DTEND:20261012T160000Z SUMMARY:Cyanotype &\; Watercolor: Painting with the Sun DESCRIPTION:The downtown Sarasota campus of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts a hands-on workshop focused on cyanotype and watercolor techniques . Instructors guide participants in using sunlight to expose chemically t reated paper\, creating striking blue-and-white botanical silhouettes. Th e class then explores how&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://selby.or g/events/cyanotype-watercolor-painting-with-the-sun/ More: https://lbknew s.com/culture-key/event/cyanotype-watercolor-painting-with-the-sun/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cyanotype-watercolor-painting-w ith-the-sun/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16520@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261012T220000Z DTEND:20261012T224500Z SUMMARY:Mat Pilates at The Bay DESCRIPTION:Instructors from the YMCA guide participants through a low-im pact cardiovascular and resistance training class on the Common Ground la wn at The Bay Park. Designed for active seniors and beginners\, the outdo or session focuses on building core strength by isolating the&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-t ickets-1999540676991 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pila tes-at-the-bay-2/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14402@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261012T230000Z DTEND:20261013T010000Z SUMMARY:Stick To Your Guns\, No Cure\, and Vomit Forth in Bradenton DESCRIPTION:Orange County hardcore veterans Stick To Your Guns headline a heavy\, uncompromising show at Bradenton's Oscura. Known for their fierc ely positive lyrical messaging paired with bruising breakdowns\, the band has spent twenty years delivering high-energy\, socially conscious punk rock. The&hellip\; Price: From $33.53. Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com /event/stick-to-your-guns-no-oscura-tickets/14319954 More: https://lbknew s.com/culture-key/event/stick-to-your-guns-no-cure-and-vomit-forth-in-bra denton/ LOCATION:Oscura\, 816 Manatee Ave E\, Bradenton\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/stick-to-your-guns-no-cure-and- vomit-forth-in-bradenton/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15189@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261012T230000Z DTEND:20261013T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14817@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261012T233000Z DTEND:20261013T013000Z SUMMARY:Frank Torchio’\;s Bobby Darin –\; That’\;s All DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Frank Torchio brings his retrospective tribute to si nger and songwriter Bobby Darin to the cabaret stage at Florida Studio Th eatre. Rather than relying on simple impersonation\, Torchio traces Darin ’s restless navigation across musical genres\, moving from early Brill Building&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/frank-torch ios-bobby-darin-thats-all/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/frank-torchios-bobby-darin-that s-all/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14851@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209 SUMMARY:Stroller Tours / Messy art for Babies DESCRIPTION:A specialized morning program at The Ringling combines a muse um walkthrough with a tactile studio session. The event begins with a for ty-minute\, educator-led tour designed specifically for caregivers pushin g strollers or wearing infant carriers. The flexible\, understanding envi ronment allows parents&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/stroller-tours-messy-art-for-babies/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/stroller-tours-messy-art-for-ba bies/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14955@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:SMH Sarasota HealthConnection: My Chart 101: Mastering the Basics DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System offers a practical w orkshop for patients seeking to navigate their online medical records. Th is session walks attendees through the features of the MyChart patient po rtal\, demonstrating how to securely access lab results\, message physici ans\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s mh-sarasota-healthconnection-my-chart-101-mastering-the-basics-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m y-chart-101-mastering-the-basics-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14956@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group DESCRIPTION:Maternal health educators at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lead this open discussion forum tailored for women navigating the immediate po stpartum period. Held within the hospital's HealthConnection space\, the group provides a non-judgmental environment for mothers to discuss the ph ysical exhaustion\, emotional&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-mom-baby-support-gro up-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m om-baby-support-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14957@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County bring c ertified therapy dogs to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice for a dedicate d hour of animal-assisted comfort. The program invites patients\, visitin g families\, and hospital staff to interact with calm\, highly trained ca nines&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s mh-venice-health-connection-pet-paws-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-health-connection-pe t-paws-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14958@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group DESCRIPTION:Older adults gather at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for this so cial and educational initiative designed to combat isolation and promote active aging. Organized through the hospital's HealthConnection center\, the session features rotating discussions on lifestyle medicine\, prevent ive health strategies\, and local&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect-group-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect- group-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14959@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-6/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-6/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14960@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 SUMMARY:Gynecological Cancer Patient Support Group –\; Online Only DESCRIPTION:Women facing a gynecological cancer diagnosis can connect wit h others who share their experience through this virtual support group or ganized by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Meeting entirely onl ine\, the session provides a secure environment for patients to discuss&h ellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/gynecolo gical-cancer-patient-support-group-online-only/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/gynecological-cancer-patient-su pport-group-online-only/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16501@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T113000Z DTEND:20261013T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539496460 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-3/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14906@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T190000Z DTEND:20261013T210000Z SUMMARY:Let’\;s Talk Longboat DESCRIPTION:Town Manager Howard Tipton and Longboat Key department heads host "Let's Talk Longboat\," a direct civic forum held at Town Hall. This recurring open-mic session invites island residents to sit down with mun icipal leaders and raise questions regarding ongoing public&hellip\; Pric e: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lets-talk-longboat/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lets-talk-longboat/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14287@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T213000Z DTEND:20261013T233000Z SUMMARY:Uncorked DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Art Museum partners with 99 Bottles Taproom to h ost an educational tasting session focused on the art of winemaking. "Unc orked" features six carefully curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses \, served in the museum's bistro. Mark Tuchman\, the owner&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncorked/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/uncorked/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16618@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T214500Z DTEND:20261013T234500Z SUMMARY:Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS Extension DESCRIPTION:Environmental science meets local craft beer in this conversa tional program led by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. Hosted at Calusa Brewing\, the event brings university experts out of the classroom and i nto the taproom to discuss regional ecological challenges and sustainable &hellip\; Price: $7.18. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-ide as-with-ufifas-extension-at-calusa-brewing-registration-1996255671451 Mor e: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/brewing-ideas-with-uf-ifas-exten sion/ LOCATION:Calusa Brewing\, 5377 McIntosh Road\, Sarasota\, FL 34233 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/brewing-ideas-with-uf-ifas-exte nsion/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16490@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T220000Z DTEND:20261013T224500Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539360052 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-2/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17775@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T220000Z DTEND:20261014T000000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-12/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-12/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15190@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T230000Z DTEND:20261014T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-6/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17776@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261013T233000Z DTEND:20261014T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-11/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-11/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14961@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Wellness Program DESCRIPTION:Modeled after the National Stroke Association’s LEAP framew ork\, this monthly support and education gathering at the Clark Road Heal th Care Center focuses on long-term recovery and neurological health. Sar asota Memorial Health Care System staff lead the session\, which incorpor ates three&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ev ent/smh-sarasota-stroke-wellness-program/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-stroke-wellness-pr ogram/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14962@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice Tobacco Cessation Program –\; Quit Tobacco with G roup Quit. DESCRIPTION:Individuals ready to give up smoking or other forms of tobacc o can develop a personalized strategy during this expert-led class offere d by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. The session covers effecti ve methods for breaking the addiction cycle and managing&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-tobacco-cess ation-program-quit-tobacco-with-group-quit/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-tobacco-cessation-pr ogram-quit-tobacco-with-group-quit/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14899@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T093000Z DTEND:20261014T103000Z SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:A certified yoga instructor leads this outdoor vinyasa flow c lass among the tropical plantings at the downtown campus of Marie Selby B otanical Gardens. The session takes place on the lawns near the Sarasota Bay waterfront\, utilizing the shade provided by&hellip\; Price: Free. Ti ckets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-in-the-gardens-16/ More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-4/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-4/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16508@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T120000Z DTEND:20261014T124500Z SUMMARY:Tai Chi | Qigong DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice the ancient Chinese exercise forms of Tai Chi and Qigong with Gail at The Bay. Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/tai-chi-qigong-tickets-1999540297857 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-2/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14288@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z SUMMARY:Your Wednesday Playdate DESCRIPTION:A morning session in the Peggy A. Hall Classroom at the Saras ota Art Museum caters specifically to early learners and their caregivers . "Your Wednesday Playdate" combines an interactive story time with a han ds-on art project\, led by a professional teaching&hellip\; More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-2/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14907@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z SUMMARY:Special Magistrate Meeting DESCRIPTION:Code enforcement disputes and zoning violations are formally adjudicated during this legal proceeding at Longboat Key Town Hall. A des ignated Special Magistrate\, acting on behalf of the Town of Longboat Key \, reviews evidence presented by municipal code officers regarding unperm itted&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s pecial-magistrate-meeting/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/special-magistrate-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25235@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T153000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study DESCRIPTION:Pastor Brock leads a nine-week scripture discussion at the Lo ngboat Island Chapel. The ecumenical congregation gathers in Shook Fellow ship Hall for an ongoing theological series titled "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS\ ," focusing on the direct inquiries posed by Christ throughout the New&he llip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-stu dy-2/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-2/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14289@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T150000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-6/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-6/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14908@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T170000Z DTEND:20261014T190000Z SUMMARY:Town Commission Joint Meeting (Sarasota County) DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Key Town Commission and the Sarasota County Boar d of County Commissioners gather at Town Hall to address macro-level infr astructure and funding overlaps. The intergovernmental session centers on large-scale initiatives that require county resources\, such as beach re nourishment logistics\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/c ulture-key/event/town-commission-joint-meeting-sarasota-county/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/town-commission-joint-meeting-s arasota-county/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17355@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T180000Z DTEND:20261014T190000Z SUMMARY:Poetry Book Club: “\;Mesopotopia”\; by Anne Waldman DESCRIPTION:Bookstore1Sarasota hosts a meeting of its Poetry Book Club to discuss Mesopotopia\, a collection by poet Anne Waldman. The literary di scussion group provides a forum for readers to delve into the themes\, la nguage\, and cultural reflections present in Waldman's expansive&hellip\; Price: $23.53. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-book-club-me sopotopia-by-anne-waldman-tickets-1992708324240 More: https://lbknews.com /culture-key/event/poetry-book-club-mesopotopia-by-anne-waldman/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/poetry-book-club-mesopotopia-by -anne-waldman/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14754@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T213000Z DTEND:20261014T233000Z SUMMARY:Planes\, Trains\, &\; Automobiles DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra offers a one-hour symphonic concert bu ilt around the theme of travel and motion. Drawing from both classical re pertoire and popular cinematic arrangements\, the program explores how co mposers translate the mechanical rhythms of locomotives\, the soaring phy sics of&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-train s-automobiles/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-trains-automobiles/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25236@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T213000Z DTEND:20261014T223000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study Zoom Only DESCRIPTION:Remote congregants log in for a digital scripture reading led by the pastoral staff of the Longboat Island Chapel. Part of an extended autumn curriculum\, the remote seminar investigates the philosophical an d theological implications of "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS." Participants utiliz e&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible -study-zoom-only-2/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-zoom-only-2/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16350@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261018T003000Z SUMMARY:2026 CCA Sarasota “\;Photo All Release Tournament”\; DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Conservation Association Florida organizes this c atch-and-release fishing competition out of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing . Anglers compete by photographing and safely releasing their catches acr oss the Sarasota area waters. As a photo-all-release format\, the tournam ent emphasizes marine conservation and&hellip\; Price: From $35. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-cca-sarasota-photo-all-release-tournam ent-tickets-1982441575117 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/202 6-cca-sarasota-photo-all-release-tournament/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Eagle Distributing\, 7051 Wireless Court\, Sarasota\, FL 34240 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/2026-cca-sarasota-photo-all-rel ease-tournament/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18190@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261014T230000Z SUMMARY:A Cultural Legacy: Sarasota Performing Arts Center DESCRIPTION:As the city contemplates the future of its civic architecture \, Architecture Sarasota hosts a presentation detailing the design and im pact of the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The discussion delv es into the architectural vision for the new bayfront venue\, examining&h ellip\; Price: From $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cultural- legacy-sarasota-performing-arts-center-tickets-1993845054230 More: https: //lbknews.com/culture-key/event/a-cultural-legacy-sarasota-performing-art s-center/ LOCATION:265 S Orange Ave\, 265 South Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/a-cultural-legacy-sarasota-perf orming-arts-center/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16487@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T223000Z DTEND:20261014T233000Z SUMMARY:Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell DESCRIPTION:Instructor Yaël Campbell brings her high-energy fitness rout ine to the bayfront with an outdoor Zumba class at The Nest at The Bay Pa rk. The workout blends Latin and international music with accessible chor eography\, creating a cardiovascular session that feels more&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-wi th-yael-campbell-tickets-1999535114353 More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-with-yael-campbell/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-with-yae l-campbell/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14272@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z SUMMARY:Sophisticated Ladies DESCRIPTION:The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents Sophisticated Lad ies\, a dynamic musical revue celebrating the extensive catalog of jazz l egend Duke Ellington. Directed by Jim Weaver\, the Tony Award-winning pro duction immerses audiences in the elegance and timeless style of the Harl em&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.westcoastblacktheatre.org/event/sophisti cated-ladies/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sophisticated-l adies/ LOCATION:Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe\, 1012 N Orange Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sophisticated-ladies/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17777@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-12/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-12/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17778@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-13/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-13/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14963@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Personal Fall Risk Assessment DESCRIPTION:Preventing injuries before they occur is the focus of this sc reening at the HealthConnection suite\, where clinicians from the Sarasot a Memorial Health Care System evaluate individuals for potential balance and mobility issues. During the private assessment\, healthcare professio nals test participants'&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/c ulture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-personal-fall-risk-assessm ent/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-p ersonal-fall-risk-assessment/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14964@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-7/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-7/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14965@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Canine volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County visit the HealthConnection suite at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hou r of animal-assisted therapy. The informal program allows patients\, visi tors\, and hospital staff to interact with trained therapy dogs of variou s&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-s arasota-health-connection-pet-paws-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-health-connection- pet-paws-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14966@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Ostomy Support Group DESCRIPTION:Navigating life after ostomy surgery presents unique physical and psychological adjustments\, which are the focus of this peer-led gat hering. Hosted by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System\, the group br ings together patients\, caregivers\, and medical professionals to exchan ge practical advice&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/smh-sarasota-ostomy-support-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-ostomy-support-gro up/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15487@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Carrie: The Musical DESCRIPTION:The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents Carrie: The Music al\, an electrifying stage adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel. Staged in Stone Hall\, the dark and dramatic production explores the stor y of an outcast teenage girl who discovers she possesses&hellip\; More: h ttps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/carrie-the-musical/ LOCATION:Manatee Performing Arts Center\, 502 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/carrie-the-musical/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22681@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE | BE HAPPY. BE HEALTHY. BE CONNECTED. DESCRIPTION:Professionals from across the Sarasota region gather for Beac h Vibes & Business Ties\, an after-hours networking function organized by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. The event offers a structured but re laxed environment for local business owners and entrepreneurs to&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/business-card-e xchange-be-happy-be-healthy-be-connected/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/business-card-exchange-be-happy -be-healthy-be-connected/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16502@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T113000Z DTEND:20261015T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539497463 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-4/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-4/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14909@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T133000Z DTEND:20261015T153000Z SUMMARY:Zoning Board of Adjustment DESCRIPTION:Homeowners and commercial developers seeking exceptions to lo cal building codes present their cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment at Longboat Key Town Hall. The appointed board reviews formal application s for variances regarding property setbacks\, building heights\, and coas tal construction&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/zoning-board-of-adjustment/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/zoning-board-of-adjustment/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14900@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T140000Z DTEND:20261015T170000Z SUMMARY:Beginner’s Botanical Watercolor DESCRIPTION:Those looking to capture the intricate details of plant life on paper can learn the fundamentals of illustration during this hands-on painting workshop at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. An instructor guides novices through the basics of&hellip\; Price : Free. Tickets: https://selby.org/events/beginners-botanical-watercolor- workshop-2/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/beginners-botanic al-watercolor/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/beginners-botanical-watercolor/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15383@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T140000Z DTEND:20261015T160000Z SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Board meeting at Longboat Island Chapel. Price: Free. More: h ttps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/board-meeting/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14741@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T180000Z DTEND:20261015T200000Z SUMMARY:Golden Groovers: The Music of The Eagles DESCRIPTION:A daytime tribute to the defining California rock band takes over the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Part of the venue's recurring af ternoon music series\, this concert focuses on the sprawling catalog of T he Eagles. The performers meticulously recreate the&hellip\; More: https: //lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-the-eagles/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-th e-eagles/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16632@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T180000Z DTEND:20261015T200000Z SUMMARY:FDACS Website Workshop DESCRIPTION:Navigating state bureaucracy becomes less daunting at this ha nds-on technical clinic organized by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. H eld at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library\, the open-ended session h elps agricultural and horticultural professionals use the Florida Departm ent of Agriculture and&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbr ite.com/e/fdacs-website-workshop-registration-1998899711847 More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fdacs-website-workshop/ LOCATION:Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library\, 4143 Woodmere Park Bouleva rd\, Venice\, FL 34293 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fdacs-website-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14310@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261015T230000Z SUMMARY:Opening Reception\, The Art Of Jake Fernandez DESCRIPTION:ArtCenter Manatee inaugurates a solo exhibition celebrating F lorida-based painter Jake Fernandez\, whose expansive\, meticulously grid ded compositions transform landscape painting into rigorous conceptual in vestigations. Fernandez constructs his large-scale works using systematic grids of individual panels\, documenting natural topography\, dappled su nlight\, and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/opening-reception-the-art-of-jake-fernandez/ LOCATION:ArtCenter Manatee\, 888 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/opening-reception-the-art-of-ja ke-fernandez/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14852@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T213000Z DTEND:20261015T233000Z SUMMARY:Wonder Keynote with Claire Bown DESCRIPTION:Educational specialist Claire Bown delivers a keynote address inside the Historic Asolo Theater on the campus of The Ringling. As the founder of the Thinking Museum\, Bown specializes in object-based learnin g\, teaching strategies that encourage slow observation and critical thou ght&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/wonder-keynote-w ith-claire-bown/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/wonder-keynote-with-claire-bown / CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16182@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T213000Z DTEND:20261015T233000Z SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Jorge Blanco DESCRIPTION:Internationally recognized sculptor and illustrator Jorge Bla nco discusses his decades-long career at the Art Center Sarasota. Best kn own for his monumental\, brightly colored aluminum figures and his long-r unning comic strip "El Náufrago\," Blanco details his transition from th e Children’s Museum&hellip\; Price: $10. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/artist-talk-with-jorge-blanco/ LOCATION:Art Center Sarasota\, 707 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/artist-talk-with-jorge-blanco/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16197@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261016T020000Z SUMMARY:Sound of Style Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Coastal elegance takes the runway at the St. Regis Longboat K ey Resort during this formal evening presented by the Longboat Key Chambe r of Commerce. The event features curated looks from T. Georgiano's Bouti que\, showcasing refined menswear and womenswear that blend&hellip\; More : https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sound-of-style-fashion-show/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sound-of-style-fashion-show/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16512@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261015T230000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540588727 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-2/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17390@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261015T230000Z SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories for Academics: An Evening with Talia Argondezzi DESCRIPTION:Bookstore1Sarasota hosts an author event featuring Talia Argo ndezzi\, director of the writing and speaking program at Ursinus College\ , to discuss her book Bedtime Stories for Academics. The literary gatheri ng offers a deep dive into the humorous and relatable collection of&helli p\; Price: From $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bedtime-stories -for-academics-an-evening-with-talia-argondezzi-tickets-1999618969165 Mor e: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bedtime-stories-for-academics-an -evening-with-talia-argondezzi/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bedtime-stories-for-academics-a n-evening-with-talia-argondezzi/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15191@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16461@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T010000Z SUMMARY:Cinema at The Bay: Arrival (10th Anniversary) DESCRIPTION:Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 science fiction drama Arrival plays on a large projection screen at The Oval\, the central lawn of The Bay P ark. Based on a short story by Ted Chiang\, the film follows linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams)&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https:/ /www.eventbrite.com/e/cinema-at-the-bay-arrival-10th-anniversary-tickets- 1998588147951 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cinema-at-the-b ay-arrival-10th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cinema-at-the-bay-arrival-10th- anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14755@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T233000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z SUMMARY:Planes\, Trains\, &\; Automobiles DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra offers a one-hour symphonic concert bu ilt around the theme of travel and motion. Drawing from both classical re pertoire and popular cinematic arrangements\, the program explores how co mposers translate the mechanical rhythms of locomotives\, the soaring phy sics of&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-train s-automobiles-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-trains-automobiles-2/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17779@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T233000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-13/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-13/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17780@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261015T233000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-14/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-14/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14967@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice –\; Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class DESCRIPTION:Patients preparing for knee or hip replacement surgery receiv e a comprehensive overview of what to expect during this preparatory clas s at SMH-Venice. Medical professionals walk attendees through the entire surgical timeline\, from pre-admission testing to the day of the operatio n&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-v enice-total-joint-pre-operative-education-class/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-total-joint-pre-oper ative-education-class/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14901@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T103000Z DTEND:20261016T113000Z SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Club DESCRIPTION:Toddlers and their caregivers explore nature through hands-on activities during this outdoor educational program at Marie Selby Botani cal Gardens. Held at the Downtown Sarasota campus\, the session offers ch ildren ages two to five a chance to engage with the natural&hellip\; Pric e: Free. Tickets: https://selby.org/events/little-sprouts-club-2026-2027/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/little-sprouts-club/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/little-sprouts-club/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16472@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T130000Z DTEND:20261016T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617579983 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-5/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-5/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16478@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T140000Z DTEND:20261016T153000Z SUMMARY:Moderns that Matter: The Bay Architecture Tour DESCRIPTION:The civic structures scattered around the city's bayfront ser ve as the focal point for this guided architectural walk. Organized by Th e Bay\, the tour begins at the Chidsey Library Building and examines the historical and structural significance of the area's&hellip\; Price: Free . Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moderns-that-matter-the-bay-archi tecture-tour-tickets-1998617782589 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/moderns-that-matter-the-bay-architecture-tour/ LOCATION:Chidsey Library Building\, 701 North Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/moderns-that-matter-the-bay-arc hitecture-tour/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14290@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T150000Z DTEND:20261016T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-7/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-7/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17781@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T180000Z DTEND:20261016T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-14/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-14/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18213@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T200000Z DTEND:20261016T230000Z SUMMARY:Young Modern Exclusive: Umbrella House Tours + Reception DESCRIPTION:One of the most defining examples of the Sarasota School of A rchitecture opens its doors for a specialized tour and social gathering. Designed by Paul Rudolph in 1953\, the Umbrella House is famous for its s triking wooden sunshade that originally&hellip\; Price: $22.88. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-modern-exclusive-umbrella-house-tours- reception-tickets-1996990570554 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/young-modern-exclusive-umbrella-house-tours-reception/ LOCATION:1300 Westway Dr\, 1300 Westway Drive\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/young-modern-exclusive-umbrella -house-tours-reception/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14742@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T213000Z DTEND:20261016T233000Z SUMMARY:FREE All Abilities Dance Workshop: Jazz DESCRIPTION:The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hosts an inclusive\, commu nity-focused dance class inside its Education Room. Guided by professiona l instructors\, this particular session focuses on the fundamentals of ja zz technique. The curriculum breaks down syncopated rhythms\, basic footw ork\, and expressive&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/free-all-abilities-dance-workshop-jazz/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/free-all-abilities-dance-worksh op-jazz/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14756@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T213000Z DTEND:20261016T233000Z SUMMARY:Planes\, Trains\, &\; Automobiles DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra offers a one-hour symphonic concert bu ilt around the theme of travel and motion. Drawing from both classical re pertoire and popular cinematic arrangements\, the program explores how co mposers translate the mechanical rhythms of locomotives\, the soaring phy sics of&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-train s-automobiles-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-trains-automobiles-3/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15106@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T213000Z DTEND:20261016T223000Z SUMMARY:Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “\;New Music Under the Ol d Oak”\; DESCRIPTION:Latvian composer and guitarist MatÄ«ss ÄŒudars shares his cre ative process and original work during this outdoor performance and discu ssion. Hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat on the downtown campus of M arie Selby Botanical Gardens\, the evening allows audiences to hear&helli p\; Price: $5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hermitage-suns ets-selby-gardens-new-music-under-the-old-oak/ LOCATION:Hermitage Artist Retreat URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hermitage-sunsets-selby-gardens -new-music-under-the-old-oak/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14853@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T220000Z DTEND:20261017T000000Z SUMMARY:Night of Wonder: Season Kickoff Party DESCRIPTION:To officially launch its fall programming\, The Ringling tran sforms its campus into a sprawling\, after-hours social gathering dubbed the "Night of Wonder." The evening celebration coincides with the institu tion's Wonder Symposium and features a headline performance by Grammy-nom inated Cuban vocalist&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/night-of-wonder-season-kickoff-party/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/night-of-wonder-season-kickoff- party/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16467@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T220000Z DTEND:20261016T233000Z SUMMARY:Sunset Series at The Bay | Guided Sunset Paddle DESCRIPTION:Paddlers of all experience levels can explore the coastal wat ers at dusk during this guided excursion leaving from the kayak launch at The Bay Park. The route takes participants through the bayou as the sun sets\, offering a quiet vantage&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://ww w.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-series-at-the-bay-guided-sunset-paddle-tickets- 1998617156717 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sunset-series-a t-the-bay-guided-sunset-paddle-2/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sunset-series-at-the-bay-guided -sunset-paddle-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17782@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T220000Z DTEND:20261017T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-15/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-15/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17244@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261016T223000Z DTEND:20261017T023000Z SUMMARY:Halloween Costume Exchange\, Classic Movies &\; Snack Party @ 925! DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation hosts a relaxed\, community-focu sed evening for those looking to trade in their old disguises or find a n ew one. Held at the organization's gallery space on North Lime Avenue\, t he event features a costume exchange where&hellip\; Tickets: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/halloween-costume-exchange-classic-movies-snack-party-92 5-tickets-2002487419778 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hallo ween-costume-exchange-classic-movies-snack-party-925/ LOCATION:925 North Lime Ave\, 925 North Lime Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34237 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halloween-costume-exchange-clas sic-movies-snack-party-925/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14854@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270510 SUMMARY:Acquisitions in Photography: 2020–2025 DESCRIPTION:The permanent collection at The Ringling takes center stage i n a new exhibition highlighting the institution's most recent photographi c acquisitions. The gallery display spans works acquired between 2020 and 2025\, offering a concentrated look at the museum's evolving curatorial priorities.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/acquisit ions-in-photography-2020-2025/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/acquisitions-in-photography-202 0-2025/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15224@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of artisans set up booths around Five Points Park fo r this long-running juried outdoor market. The Downtown Sarasota Craft Fe stival brings together local and national creators working across multipl e mediums\, from functional pottery and handmade jewelry to large-scale g lasswork&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/30th-anniversary-downtown-sarasota-craft-festival/ LOCATION:5 Points Park\, Central and First Street\, Sarasota\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/30th-anniversary-downtown-saras ota-craft-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15756@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:Buzzelli Multihull Regatta DESCRIPTION:Catamaran crews navigate the waters of Sarasota Bay in a high -speed test of tactical skill and boat handling during this competitive s ailing event. Hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron\, the regatta serve s as a youth qualifier for the Nacra 15&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https ://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/buzzelli-multihull-regatta/ LOCATION:Sarasota Sailing Squadron\, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/buzzelli-multihull-regatta/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14902@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T093000Z DTEND:20261017T103000Z SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:A certified yoga instructor leads this outdoor vinyasa flow c lass among the tropical plantings at the downtown campus of Marie Selby B otanical Gardens. The session takes place on the lawns near the Sarasota Bay waterfront\, utilizing the shade provided by&hellip\; Price: Free. Ti ckets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-in-the-gardens-16/ More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-5/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-5/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23827@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T103000Z DTEND:20261017T120000Z SUMMARY:Goth Garden Terrarium DESCRIPTION:Plant enthusiasts can construct a Halloween-inspired succulen t arrangement during a hands-on workshop at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens . Held at the Downtown Sarasota campus\, the session focuses on the mecha nics of building and maintaining a miniature ecosystem. An instructor gui des participants&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://selby.ticketapp.o rg/portal/product/19/event/51588665-a627-4ec6-b2f9-05080ffc9cd9 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/goth-garden-terrarium/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/goth-garden-terrarium/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16495@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T120000Z DTEND:20261018T120000Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539394154 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-7/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-7/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15223@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T140000Z SUMMARY:Keep Sarasota Beautiful –\; Ringling Blvd Road Clean-up DESCRIPTION:Volunteers take to the streets to clear litter and debris alo ng Ringling Boulevard in this community maintenance effort. Organized by the Downtown Sarasota Alliance\, which has formally adopted this stretch of the roadway\, the cleanup gathers residents and local business&hellip\ ; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/keep-sarasota- beautiful-ringling-blvd-road-clean-up/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/keep-sarasota-beautiful-ringlin g-blvd-road-clean-up/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16473@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617583995 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-6/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-6/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16516@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T140000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540601766 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-6/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-6/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16488@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T143000Z DTEND:20261017T153000Z SUMMARY:Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell DESCRIPTION:Instructor Yaël Campbell brings her high-energy fitness rout ine to the bayfront with an outdoor Zumba class at The Nest at The Bay Pa rk. The workout blends Latin and international music with accessible chor eography\, creating a cardiovascular session that feels more&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-wi th-yael-campbell-tickets-1999535121374 More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-with-yael-campbell-2/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dance-at-the-bay-zumba-with-yae l-campbell-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14291@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-8/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-8/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14292@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z SUMMARY:Opening Day Talk: Chie Fueki DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Art Museum marks the debut of "Painting the Floa ting World" with a public discussion featuring the artist herself. Chie F ueki details her highly intricate\, labor-intensive studio process\, whic h involves layering acrylic paint\, graphite\, and colored pencil over in tricately&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/opening-da y-talk-chie-fueki/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/opening-day-talk-chie-fueki/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17073@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village DESCRIPTION:The pastel-colored bungalows of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts open their doors for a monthly community event that highlights local craftsmanship. The neighborhood-wide market allows attendees to walk the streets\, speak directly with resident painters\, sculptors\, and jewelr y makers\, and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/third-saturday-market-shop-the-village/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/third-saturday-market-shop-the- village/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14293@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T180000Z SUMMARY:Opening Day Talk: Judy Glickman Lauder DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed photographer and philanthropist Judy Glickman Laude r speaks at the Sarasota Art Museum to launch the exhibition of her perso nal collection. "Presence" showcases her extensive holdings of twentieth- century photography\, featuring iconic\, emotionally charged portraits by masters such as Gordon Parks\,&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/opening-day-talk-judy-glickman-lauder/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/opening-day-talk-judy-glickman- lauder/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17783@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-15/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-15/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16456@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T210000Z DTEND:20261017T234500Z SUMMARY:Boo! at The Bay | Family Halloween Celebration DESCRIPTION:Costumed families gather at Common Ground inside The Bay Park for an evening of seasonal activities and outdoor entertainment. The eve nt begins with trick-or-treating trails\, guided pumpkin decorating stati ons\, and lawn games designed for children. Food trucks line the perimete r\,&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-at-th e-bay-family-halloween-celebration-tickets-1996512520694 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/boo-at-the-bay-family-halloween-celebration/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/boo-at-the-bay-family-halloween -celebration/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17229@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T210000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z SUMMARY:0-99 Closing Reception | Panel –\; Artists Talk Back DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation hosts the 0-99 Closing Reception and Artists Talk Back panel at the Fab LGBTQIA+ Center. The event serves as the concluding celebration for a featured art exhibition\, offering t he public a final opportunity to view the&hellip\; Price: $0. Tickets: ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/0-99-closing-reception-panel-artists-talk-back -tickets-1999957330212 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/0-99-c losing-reception-panel-artists-talk-back/ LOCATION:925 N Lime Ave\, 925 North Lime Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34237 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/0-99-closing-reception-panel-ar tists-talk-back/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17785@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T220000Z DTEND:20261018T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-16/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-16/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14252@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T030000Z SUMMARY:Sharktoberfest DESCRIPTION:Craft beer and marine science converge at this adults-only ta sting event held inside the Mote Science Education Aquarium. Guests sampl e a variety of seasonal libations and local brews while wandering past th e facility's extensive aquatic habitats. The evening allows attendees&hel lip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sharktoberfest/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sharktoberfest/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14403@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z SUMMARY:Rumours of Fleetwood Mac DESCRIPTION:Endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself\, the touring tribute ense mble "Rumours of Fleetwood Mac" meticulously recreates the sound and stag e presence of the legendary British-American rock group. The performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall channels the specific era of&hellip \; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7PYZN More: https: //lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15082@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z SUMMARY:Take 6 DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Club of Sarasota brings the deeply influential a cap pella ensemble Take 6 to The Venue. Known for pushing the boundaries of v ocal music\, the multi-Grammy-winning sextet relies entirely on the human voice to generate complex\, full-band arrangements. Their&hellip\; Price : Tickets required. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/take-6/ LOCATION:The Venue\, 3650 17th Street Sarasota\, Florida\, 34235 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/take-6/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16672@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z SUMMARY:Suncoast Credit Union “\;Juntos y con Ritmo”\; DESCRIPTION:A massive celebration of Latin rhythms arrives at Tampa's Yue ngling Center for a multi-artist arena concert. The evening is anchored b y Grupo Manía\, the enduring Puerto Rican ensemble recognized for defini ng the rapid-fire\, horn-heavy sound of modern merengue. They share&helli p\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/suncoast-credit-union-juntos-y- con-tampa-florida-10-17-2026/event/0D00650398734886 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/suncoast-credit-union-juntos-y-con-ritmo/ LOCATION:Yuengling Center\, 4202 East Fowler Ave\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/suncoast-credit-union-juntos-y- con-ritmo/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16673@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z SUMMARY:South Florida Bulls Football vs. Kent State University Golden Fla shes Football DESCRIPTION:The University of South Florida Bulls take the field against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a mid-season collegiate matchup at Raymo nd James Stadium. The game pits the Bulls’ offensive schemes against th e visiting Mid-American Conference defense\, requiring sharp execution&he llip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/south-florida-bulls-football -vs-kent-tampa-florida-10-17-2026/event/0D006469DAD4DDF9 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/south-florida-bulls-football-vs-kent-state-un iversity-golden-flashes-football/ LOCATION:Raymond James Stadium\, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/south-florida-bulls-football-vs -kent-state-university-golden-flashes-football/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14757@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T233000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z SUMMARY:Planes\, Trains\, &\; Automobiles DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra offers a one-hour symphonic concert bu ilt around the theme of travel and motion. Drawing from both classical re pertoire and popular cinematic arrangements\, the program explores how co mposers translate the mechanical rhythms of locomotives\, the soaring phy sics of&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-train s-automobiles-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planes-trains-automobiles-4/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17784@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261017T233000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z SUMMARY:FST Improv Presents: Murder\, She Improvised DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Murder\, She Improvised\, a f ully unscripted theatrical comedy staged by the FST Improv ensemble. Draw ing on live audience suggestions\, the cast spontaneously creates a uniqu e murder mystery plot\, inventing characters\, motives\, and clues on the spot.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-pr esents-murder-she-improvised-3/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-presents-murder-she- improvised-3/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15192@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T140000Z DTEND:20261018T150000Z SUMMARY:Worship Service DESCRIPTION:The congregation of the Longboat Island Chapel gathers in its main sanctuary for a traditional Sunday morning interfaith Christian ser vice. Situated on a shaded campus along Gulf of Mexico Drive\, the commun ity church emphasizes an inclusive\, welcoming approach to spiritual&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-ser vice-3/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-service-3/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17786@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T140000Z DTEND:20261018T160000Z SUMMARY:PINOCCHIO DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents a theatrical adaptation of Pi nocchio in the Keating Theatre\, based on the classic story by Carlo Coll odi and adapted by Greg Banks. The children's theatre production follows the journey of a wooden puppet who wishes to&hellip\; More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-3/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-3/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16674@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T170000Z DTEND:20261018T190000Z SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Buccaneers V Pittsburgh Steelers DESCRIPTION:NFL action returns to Raymond James Stadium as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend their home turf against the visiting Pittsburgh Steeler s. The matchup brings a historic AFC North franchise to town\, testing th e Buccaneers' offensive line against a traditionally aggressive&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-v-pittsburgh-s teelers-tampa-florida-10-18-2026/event/0D00645AC82AFC0C More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/tampa-bay-buccaneers-v-pittsburgh-steelers/ LOCATION:Raymond James Stadium\, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tampa-bay-buccaneers-v-pittsbur gh-steelers/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17787@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-16/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-16/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17788@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z SUMMARY:SAILING DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-17/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-17/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16485@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T220000Z DTEND:20261018T230000Z SUMMARY:Sundays at The Bay featuring Shelby Sol DESCRIPTION:Tampa-based singer\, songwriter\, and producer Shelby Sol pla ys a free sunset concert at The Bay. Taking the stage at The Oval\, an op en-air amphitheater nestled in the downtown park\, Sol delivers a heavily stylized set rooted in neo-soul and contemporary&hellip\; Price: Free. T ickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sundays-at-the-bay-featuring-shelby- sol-tickets-1998619658199 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sun days-at-the-bay-featuring-shelby-sol/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sundays-at-the-bay-featuring-sh elby-sol/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14744@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T230000Z DTEND:20261019T010000Z SUMMARY:The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA DESCRIPTION:A touring theatrical tribute to the Swedish pop juggernaut st ops at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The production strives for abs olute fidelity to the source material\, replicating the dense\, synthesiz er-heavy arrangements and soaring double-soprano vocals that defined the disco&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-concert-a- tribute-to-abba/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-concert-a-tribute-to-abba/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15193@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261018T230000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z SUMMARY:AA / Al-Anon meetings DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Island Chapel opens its community rooms for regu lar Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings\, providing a confidential\ , supportive environment for individuals and families affected by alcohol ism. The volunteer-led sessions follow the traditional twelve-step recove ry program\, centering on shared experiences&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-3/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-3/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14856@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270420 SUMMARY:Ringling by the Bay DESCRIPTION:Live music unfolds along the Sarasota Bay waterfront as The R ingling opens the Bolger Campiello for an evening concert overlooking Lon gboat Key. Set beneath the banyans adjacent to the historic Ca' d'Zan man sion\, the recurring outdoor series showcases regional dance&hellip\; Mor e: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ringling-by-the-bay/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ringling-by-the-bay/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14968@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Social Event DESCRIPTION:Survivors of stroke and their caregivers gather to share expe riences and practical advice during this monthly support group. Facilitat ed by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System\, the meetings provide a s pace for individuals navigating the complexities of neurological recovery to&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh -sarasota-stroke-social-event/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-stroke-social-even t/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14969@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mini Melodies DESCRIPTION:Early childhood development takes center stage at Sarasota Me morial Hospital during this interactive music session for caregivers and children ages newborn to four. Held in the HealthConnection space on the hospital's first floor\, the free class utilizes singing\, rhythm exercis es\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sm h-sarasota-healthconnection-mini-melodies-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m ini-melodies-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14970@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice HealthConnection: Respiratory Network &\; Educatio n Group DESCRIPTION:Patients managing chronic lung conditions\, such as asthma or COPD\, gather for this peer-led discussion at the Sarasota Memorial Heal th Care System Venice campus. Facilitated by medical professionals\, the meeting addresses the daily mechanics of living with pulmonary disorders\ , from&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ smh-venice-healthconnection-respiratory-network-education-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-healthconnection-res piratory-network-education-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14971@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice –\; Breastfeeding &\; Latch Clinic Support Gr oup DESCRIPTION:Lactation consultants at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice fa cilitate this specialized clinical support group for new mothers navigati ng the physical and emotional challenges of nursing an infant. The gather ing provides a private\, encouraging space where women can receive hands- on guidance regarding&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch-clinic-support-group-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch- clinic-support-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14972@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Spine Pre-Operative Education DESCRIPTION:Preparing for back or neck surgery requires specific physical and logistical adjustments\, which are detailed in this clinical orienta tion at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Orthopedic educators wa lk patients through the entire hospital process\, covering preoperative b lood work\, anesthesia&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cu lture-key/event/smh-sarasota-spine-pre-operative-education/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-spine-pre-operativ e-education/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16591@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T123000Z DTEND:20261019T133000Z SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly Landscaping™\;: Planting for Suncoast Butt erflies DESCRIPTION:Transforming a standard yard into a native pollinator habitat is the focus of this horticultural class led by UF/IFAS Extension Saraso ta County. Held at Twin Lakes Park\, the seminar introduces homeowners to the specific host and nectar plants required to&hellip\; Price: $0. Tick ets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-friendly-landscapingtm-planting -for-suncoast-butterflies-registration-1994097256574 More: https://lbknew s.com/culture-key/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-planting-for-suncoas t-butterflies-2/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County\, Twin Lakes Park 6700 Clark R oad\, Sarasota\, FL 34241 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-pl anting-for-suncoast-butterflies-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16567@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T140000Z DTEND:20261019T160000Z SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Tour: Twin Lakes Park DESCRIPTION:The grounds of Twin Lakes Park serve as an outdoor classroom during this walking tour led by the Master Gardener volunteers of UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. Guides take participants through the meticulo usly maintained demonstration beds\, highlighting practical examples of d rought-tolerant&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/demonstration-garden-tour-twin-lakes-park-tickets-1762425033719 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/demonstration-garden-tour-twin-lake s-park/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County\, Twin Lakes Park 6700 Clark R oad\, Sarasota\, FL 34241 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/demonstration-garden-tour-twin- lakes-park/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17247@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T140000Z DTEND:20261019T160000Z SUMMARY:Art Workshop: “\;Pieces of Me”\; Self-Exploration Colla ge w/ Ari DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation partners with Senior Friendship Centers to host Pieces of Me: A Self-Exploration Collage\, an art worksho p facilitated by the artist Ari. The class invites individuals of all age s and abilities to engage in mindfulness and storytelling&hellip\; Price: $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-workshop-pieces-of-me-self -exploration-collage-w-ari-tickets-2002595824018 More: https://lbknews.co m/culture-key/event/art-workshop-pieces-of-me-self-exploration-collage-w- ari/ LOCATION:Senior Friendship Centers\, 1888 Brother Geenen Way\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-workshop-pieces-of-me-self- exploration-collage-w-ari/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14855@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T150000Z DTEND:20261019T170000Z SUMMARY:Chat with a Conservator DESCRIPTION:The technical science of art preservation takes center stage during this specialized presentation by the conservation team at The Ring ling. Held within the galleries\, the talk reveals the laboratory methods used to examine\, stabilize\, and clean centuries-old oil paintings\, gi lded&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/chat-with-a-con servator/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/chat-with-a-conservator/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17360@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T150000Z DTEND:20261019T160000Z SUMMARY:Short &\; Satisfying Book Club: “\;Businessmen As Lovers ”\; by Rosemary Tonks DESCRIPTION:Readers inclined toward brief\, impactful literature convene at Bookstore1Sarasota to dissect Rosemary Tonks’s 1968 novel\, Business men As Lovers (also published as The Bloater). The discussion centers on the book's sharp\, satirical depiction of a bohemian woman in swinging Lo ndon who&hellip\; Price: $20.11. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sh ort-satisfying-book-club-businessmen-as-lovers-by-rosemary-tonks-tickets- 1997980789325 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/short-satisfyin g-book-club-businessmen-as-lovers-by-rosemary-tonks/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/short-satisfying-book-club-busi nessmen-as-lovers-by-rosemary-tonks/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15194@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T160000Z DTEND:20261019T170000Z SUMMARY:Book Club- Blue Dolphin (LBK) DESCRIPTION:Book Club meeting at Blue Dolphin in Longboat Key. Price: Fre e. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/book-club-blue-dolphin-lbk / LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/book-club-blue-dolphin-lbk/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14294@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T170000Z DTEND:20261019T180000Z SUMMARY:Curator’\;s Tour | Presence DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Art Museum offers a deep dive into its newly ins talled photography exhibition\, guided by the institution's curatorial st aff. The walking tour focuses on "Presence\," a sprawling collection of t wentieth-century portraits assembled by Judy Glickman Lauder. The curator breaks&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/curators-tou r-presence/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/curators-tour-presence/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14910@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T170000Z DTEND:20261019T190000Z SUMMARY:Town Commission Regular Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Town of Longboat Key Commission gathers at Town Hall for an open work session aimed at dissecting upcoming legislative items befor e they reach a formal vote. Unlike a regular meeting\, this workshop form at allows elected officials to engage in&hellip\; Price: Free. More: http s://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/town-commission-regular-workshop/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/town-commission-regular-worksho p/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14745@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T173000Z DTEND:20261019T193000Z SUMMARY:BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the S tage DESCRIPTION:A guided daytime walking tour unlocks the hidden artistic ass ets of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. While the waterfront building is famous for its purple shell and mainstage concerts\, its lobby and cor ridors house a substantial collection of fine&hellip\; More: https://lbkn ews.com/culture-key/event/behind-the-curtain-exploring-the-van-wezel-from -the-art-to-the-stage/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/behind-the-curtain-exploring-th e-van-wezel-from-the-art-to-the-stage/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17364@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T180000Z DTEND:20261019T190000Z SUMMARY:Best of the Backlist Book Club: “\;The Tenth Man”\; by Graham Greene DESCRIPTION:Graham Greene’s postwar existential thriller\, The Tenth Ma n\, provides the text for this literary analysis session at Bookstore1Sar asota. The conversation delves into the moral complexities of Greene’s plot\, which follows a wealthy French lawyer held in a World War II&helli p\; Price: $21.28. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-of-the-back list-book-club-the-tenth-man-by-graham-greene-tickets-1997982871553 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/best-of-the-backlist-book-club-the -tenth-man-by-graham-greene/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/best-of-the-backlist-book-club- the-tenth-man-by-graham-greene/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16183@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T200000Z DTEND:20261019T220000Z SUMMARY:Juror Critique with Danny Canton DESCRIPTION:Guest juror Danny Canton leads a public critique at the Art C enter Sarasota\, focusing entirely on the current "Strange Weather" exhib ition. Canton\, a filmmaker and instructor for the Sarasota Film Society\ , walks attendees through the gallery space to discuss specific&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/juror-critique-w ith-danny-canton/ LOCATION:Art Center Sarasota\, 707 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/juror-critique-with-danny-canto n/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15083@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T213000Z DTEND:20261019T233000Z SUMMARY:Jazz Jam SRQ DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosts its recurring open session fo r instrumentalists in the Geldbart Auditorium at the downtown Selby Libra ry. Both professional gigging musicians and dedicated amateurs can sign u p to sit in and improvise on standard repertoire. The&hellip\; Price: Fre e. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-jam-srq-2/ LOCATION:Selby Library\, 1331 1st Street\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-jam-srq-2/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16521@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T220000Z DTEND:20261019T224500Z SUMMARY:Mat Pilates at The Bay DESCRIPTION:Instructors from the YMCA guide participants through a low-im pact cardiovascular and resistance training class on the Common Ground la wn at The Bay Park. Designed for active seniors and beginners\, the outdo or session focuses on building core strength by isolating the&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-t ickets-1999540677994 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pila tes-at-the-bay-3/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15195@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T230000Z DTEND:20261020T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-8/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14253@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T233000Z DTEND:20261020T013000Z SUMMARY:Mote’\;s Trivia Night at Florida Keys Brewing Company DESCRIPTION:Teams test their knowledge of marine biology and coral reefs during this casual pub quiz in Islamorada. Hosted by Mote Marine Laborato ry & Aquarium\, the evening challenges participants with science and ocea n-themed trivia questions over craft beers at Florida Keys&hellip\; Price : Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/motes-trivia-night-at -florida-keys-brewing-company/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/motes-trivia-night-at-florida-k eys-brewing-company/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15084@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261019T233000Z DTEND:20261020T013000Z SUMMARY:Rebecca Richardson Quartet –\; MNJC DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Club of Sarasota continues its Monday Night Jazz Cab aret series with an intimate performance by the Rebecca Richardson Quarte t. Staged inside Florida Studio Theatre’s John C. Court Cabaret\, the e vening focuses on classic vocal jazz and Great American&hellip\; Price: T ickets required. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rebecca-rich ardson-quartet-mnjc/ LOCATION:John C. Court Cabaret\, 1265 1st Street Sarasota\, FL\, 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rebecca-richardson-quartet-mnjc / CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14973@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice HealthConnection: MyChart 101: Mastering the Basics DESCRIPTION:Healthcare educators at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice hos t this practical technology tutorial designed to help patients confidentl y navigate the hospital's digital health portal. The instructional class walks attendees through the essential functions of the MyChart applicatio n\, from securely messaging physicians&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https: //lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-healthconnection-mychart-101-m astering-the-basics-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-healthconnection-myc hart-101-mastering-the-basics-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14974@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Tai Chi-Inspired Group Exercise DESCRIPTION:A guided exercise class integrating the slow\, deliberate mov ements of Tai Chi\, designed to improve balance\, flexibility\, and overa ll well-being. Held at the HealthConnection suite within Sarasota Memoria l Hospital\, this session adapts the ancient Chinese martial art into an accessible&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ev ent/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-tai-chi-inspired-group-exercise-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-t ai-chi-inspired-group-exercise-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14975@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group DESCRIPTION:Maternal health educators at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lead this open discussion forum tailored for women navigating the immediate po stpartum period. Held within the hospital's HealthConnection space\, the group provides a non-judgmental environment for mothers to discuss the ph ysical exhaustion\, emotional&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-mom-baby-support-gro up-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m om-baby-support-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14976@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County bring c ertified therapy dogs to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice for a dedicate d hour of animal-assisted comfort. The program invites patients\, visitin g families\, and hospital staff to interact with calm\, highly trained ca nines&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s mh-venice-health-connection-pet-paws-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-health-connection-pe t-paws-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14977@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group DESCRIPTION:Older adults gather at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for this so cial and educational initiative designed to combat isolation and promote active aging. Organized through the hospital's HealthConnection center\, the session features rotating discussions on lifestyle medicine\, prevent ive health strategies\, and local&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect-group-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect- group-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14978@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16503@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T113000Z DTEND:20261020T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539498466 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-5/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-5/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18099@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T130000Z DTEND:20261020T150000Z SUMMARY:Safety / Security / Cybersecurity Shade Meeting DESCRIPTION:The School District of Manatee County convenes a closed-door "shade meeting" at its Bradenton administrative offices to discuss sensit ive security protocols. Under Florida’s Sunshine Law exemptions\, the e lected school board meets privately with district law enforcement and IT specialists to&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/safety-security-cybersecurity-shade-meeting/ LOCATION:SSC_Conf_Rm_203\, 215 Manatee Avenue West\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/safety-security-cybersecurity-s hade-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14911@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T131500Z DTEND:20261020T151500Z SUMMARY:Planning &\; Zoning Board Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:Local property developers and homeowners present architectura l proposals and variance requests to the Planning & Zoning Board at Longb oat Key Town Hall. Operating in an advisory capacity to the Town of Longb oat Key Commission\, the appointed board scrutinizes applications to&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planning-zo ning-board-regular-meeting/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/planning-zoning-board-regular-m eeting/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14912@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T150000Z SUMMARY:Hands Only CPR/AED Training DESCRIPTION:Rapid response during a cardiac emergency is the focal point of this practical skills clinic held at Longboat Key Town Hall. Fire resc ue personnel and medical instructors train residents on the mechanics of hands-only chest compressions\, emphasizing proper hand placement\,&helli p\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hands-only-c pr-aed-training/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/hands-only-cpr-aed-training/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15531@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T160000Z SUMMARY:School Board Workshop DESCRIPTION:Members of the School District of Manatee County Board meet i n Bradenton for an extensive work session to evaluate educational program ming and operational budgets. Structured as a forum for dialogue rather t han a voting platform\, the workshop allows commissioners to&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/school-board-worksh op/ LOCATION:SSC_Board_Room\, 215 Manatee Ave West\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/school-board-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25201@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T153000Z DTEND:20261020T163000Z SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (all levels welcome) DESCRIPTION:Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts a restorative wellness se ssion among the flora of its downtown Sarasota campus. The outdoor class pairs the guided meditation technique of yoga nidra with the resonant aco ustics of crystal singing bowls\, creating a fully immersive&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. Tickets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-nidra-and-crystal-bowl-s ound-bath-all-levels-welcome/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event /yoga-nidra-and-crystal-bowl-sound-bath-all-levels-welcome/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-nidra-and-crystal-bowl-sou nd-bath-all-levels-welcome/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14295@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T160000Z DTEND:20261020T170000Z SUMMARY:Art at Noon | Christopher Jones DESCRIPTION:Curator Christopher Jones steps to the podium at Sarasota Art Museum for a midday lecture exploring contemporary visual culture and le ns-based practices. Drawing upon his background directing photography and new media collections\, Jones delivers a focused slide presentation and gallery&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-at-noon- christopher-jones/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-at-noon-christopher-jones/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25202@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T171500Z DTEND:20261020T181500Z SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:For an hour after general admission closes\, Marie Selby Bota nical Gardens opens its downtown Sarasota campus exclusively for Tranquil Tuesdays. This recurring initiative reserves the manicured bayfront prop erty for a quiet\, sensory-friendly evening stroll free from large crowds and daytime&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://selby.org/events/tran quil-tuesdays-2/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tranquil-tue sdays/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tranquil-tuesdays/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14254@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T173000Z DTEND:20261020T193000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16387@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T193000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790250 45184 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-25/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-25/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17365@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T200000Z DTEND:20261020T220000Z SUMMARY:The Script Society Reads “\;I’\;m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”\; DESCRIPTION:The Script Society at Bookstore1Sarasota offers readers a cha nce to jump into a script together\, with no acting experience required. Led by Roxanne Baker\, the collaborative reading group will tackle Samant ha Hurley’s 2024 dark comedy "I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey&hellip\; Price: $25.78. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-script-society-reads-i m-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-tickets-1998116975662 More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/the-script-society-reads-im-gonna-marry-you-tobe y-maguire/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-script-society-reads-im-gon na-marry-you-tobey-maguire/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15520@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T210000Z DTEND:20261020T220000Z SUMMARY:Board Mtg/Garden Redistricting-Board Chambers-Open to Public DESCRIPTION:Public meeting on Garden Redistricting at School Board Chambe rs. Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/board-mtg-ga rden-redistricting-board-chambers-open-to-public/ LOCATION:School Board Chambers\, 1980 Landings Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/board-mtg-garden-redistricting- board-chambers-open-to-public/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16634@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T213000Z DTEND:20261020T233000Z SUMMARY:EcoWalk: Nature Immersion DESCRIPTION:The restored wetlands of the Celery Fields provide the settin g for this guided\, slow-paced walking session focused on environmental m indfulness. Rather than a rigorous hike or an academic birding tour\, the excursion emphasizes sensory awareness and quiet observation of the&hell ip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecowalk-nature-im mersion-registration-2001887981843 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/ecowalk-nature-immersion/ LOCATION:Celery Fields\, 6799 Palmer Boulevard\, Sarasota\, FL 34240 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ecowalk-nature-immersion/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15521@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261021T010000Z SUMMARY:School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers DESCRIPTION:Educational policy is enacted into law during the regular leg islative session of the Sarasota County School Board\, held at the Landin gs administrative complex. The elected body votes on a pre-set agenda tha t typically includes approving district budgets\, finalizing vendor contr acts\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ school-board-meeting-landings-board-chambers/ LOCATION:Board Chambers\, 1980 Landings Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/school-board-meeting-landings-b oard-chambers/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16430@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261021T000000Z SUMMARY:Travel Trivia Club DESCRIPTION:Geography enthusiasts and frequent flyers gather at Expedia C ruises for a competitive evening testing their knowledge of global destin ations. The trivia format skips pop culture in favor of questions focused on international landmarks\, regional cuisines\, historical sites\, and complex travel&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/travel-trivia-club-tickets-1997985606734 More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/travel-trivia-club/ LOCATION:Expedia Cruises-Air\, Land & Sea Vacations\, 5215 University Par kway #102\, Sarasota\, FL 34201 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/travel-trivia-club/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16480@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z SUMMARY:Sunset Series at The Bay | Sunset Mindful Walk DESCRIPTION:The fading daylight over Sarasota Bay provides the backdrop f or this guided meditative walk along the coastal paths of The Bay Park. L eaving from The Nest\, an instructor guides participants in synchronizing their footsteps with deliberate breathing patterns\, shifting their&hell ip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-series-at- the-bay-sunset-mindful-walk-tickets-1998618440557 More: https://lbknews.c om/culture-key/event/sunset-series-at-the-bay-sunset-mindful-walk/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay\, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sunset-series-at-the-bay-sunset -mindful-walk/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16491@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T224500Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539361055 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-3/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17789@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261021T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-18/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-18/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18189@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z SUMMARY:Rooted in the Future: Phase Two of Selby Gardens’ Master Plan DESCRIPTION:Civic leaders and architectural historians gather to examine the blueprints for the next phase of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ex pansion. The presentation details the upcoming construction of a hurrican e-resilient greenhouse complex and the restoration of the historic Payne Mansion.&hellip\; Price: From $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r ooted-in-the-future-phase-two-of-selby-gardens-master-plan-tickets-199384 3644012 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rooted-in-the-future- phase-two-of-selby-gardens-master-plan/ LOCATION:265 S Orange Ave\, 265 South Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/rooted-in-the-future-phase-two- of-selby-gardens-master-plan/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15196@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T230000Z DTEND:20261021T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17790@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261020T233000Z DTEND:20261021T013000Z SUMMARY:LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-17/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-17/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14979@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice HealthConnection: Parkinson’\;s/Stroke Network &# 038\; Education Group DESCRIPTION:Individuals navigating life after a stroke or a Parkinson's d isease diagnosis gather to discuss the overlapping challenges of neurolog ical recovery at SMH-Venice. Led by healthcare facilitators\, the meeting covers practical tactics for managing tremors\, improving spatial balanc e\, and addressing the&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cu lture-key/event/smh-venice-healthconnection-parkinsons-stroke-network-edu cation-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-healthconnection-par kinsons-stroke-network-education-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14980@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Woman to Woman Breast Cancer Network &\; Educat ion Group DESCRIPTION:The clinical and emotional hurdles of an oncology diagnosis a re the focus of this peer support gathering at the Sarasota Memorial Heal th Care System. Specifically tailored for breast cancer patients and surv ivors\, the session allows women to candidly discuss the&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-woman-to-w oman-breast-cancer-network-education-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-woman-to-woman-bre ast-cancer-network-education-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25203@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T093000Z DTEND:20261021T103000Z SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:A certified yoga instructor leads this outdoor vinyasa flow c lass among the tropical plantings at the downtown campus of Marie Selby B otanical Gardens. The session takes place on the lawns near the Sarasota Bay waterfront\, utilizing the shade provided by&hellip\; Price: Free. Ti ckets: https://selby.org/events/yoga-in-the-gardens-16/ More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-6/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-6/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16509@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T120000Z DTEND:20261021T124500Z SUMMARY:Tai Chi | Qigong DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice the ancient Chinese exercise forms of Tai Chi and Qigong with Gail at The Bay. Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/tai-chi-qigong-tickets-1999540298860 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-3/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25204@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T130000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z SUMMARY:Botanical Paint &\; Print DESCRIPTION:Aspiring artists and nature enthusiasts explore the mechanics of printmaking at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The morning workshop in structs participants in capturing the intricate details of local flora us ing direct botanical paint and print techniques. Working on the downtown Sarasota&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://selby.org/events/botanica l-paint-print/ More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/botanical-pain t-print/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota campus\, 1534 Mound Street\, Sarasota\, FL 342 36\, USA URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/botanical-paint-print/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14296@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z SUMMARY:Your Wednesday Playdate DESCRIPTION:A morning session in the Peggy A. Hall Classroom at the Saras ota Art Museum caters specifically to early learners and their caregivers . "Your Wednesday Playdate" combines an interactive story time with a han ds-on art project\, led by a professional teaching&hellip\; More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-3/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-3/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25249@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T153000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study DESCRIPTION:Pastor Brock leads a nine-week scripture discussion at the Lo ngboat Island Chapel. The ecumenical congregation gathers in Shook Fellow ship Hall for an ongoing theological series titled "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS\ ," focusing on the direct inquiries posed by Christ throughout the New&he llip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-stu dy-3/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-3/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17342@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T153000Z SUMMARY:Recent &\; Remarkable Book Club: “\;Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead”\; DESCRIPTION:Olga Tokarczuk’s existential murder mystery\, Drive Your Pl ow Over the Bones of the Dead\, is the subject of this literary dissectio n at Bookstore1Sarasota. The discussion revolves around the Nobel laureat e’s eccentric protagonist—an older Polish woman who studies astrology \, translates William&hellip\; Price: $22.41. Tickets: https://www.eventb rite.com/e/recent-remarkable-book-club-drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of- the-dead-tickets-1991934291086 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/even t/recent-remarkable-book-club-drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/recent-remarkable-book-club-dri ve-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14297@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T150000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-9/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-9/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14255@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T173000Z DTEND:20261021T193000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days-2/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days-2/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25654@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T173000Z DTEND:20261021T193000Z SUMMARY:Florida City Week: Ice Cream Social at Town Hall! DESCRIPTION:Ice cream social celebration during Florida City Week at Town Hall. Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-c ity-week-ice-cream-social-at-town-hall/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-city-week-ice-cream-soc ial-at-town-hall/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16356@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T190000Z DTEND:20261021T200000Z SUMMARY:Wild Sarasota: Florida’\;s Wild Cats DESCRIPTION:The elusive predators of the Florida scrubland take center st age during this ecological lecture organized by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasot a County. Held at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library\, the presentat ion details the distinct biology\, hunting habits\, and territorial range s of&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-sar asota-floridas-wild-cats-registration-1990020265183 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/wild-sarasota-floridas-wild-cats/ LOCATION:Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library\, 4143 Woodmere Park Bouleva rd\, Venice\, FL 34293 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/wild-sarasota-floridas-wild-cat s/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16388@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T193000Z DTEND:20261021T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790250 46187 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-26/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-26/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16199@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T213000Z DTEND:20261022T003000Z SUMMARY:Off The Clock at Mira Mar Residences &\; Walking Ghost Tour DESCRIPTION:The 1920s architecture of the Mira Mar Residences serves as b oth a networking venue and a historical subject during this evening gathe ring. Following an initial hour of informal socializing and business netw orking typical of an "Off The Clock" mixer\, a&hellip\; More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/off-the-clock-at-mira-mar-residences-walking-g host-tour/ LOCATION:Mira Mar Residences URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/off-the-clock-at-mira-mar-resid ences-walking-ghost-tour/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16640@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T213000Z DTEND:20261021T230000Z SUMMARY:Agriculture Education Center Project Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Residents and agricultural professionals convene at Twin Lake s Park to review the developing blueprints for a new educational facility . Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County\, the public forum outlines the architectural scope\, intended programming\, and ecological footprin t of the proposed&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.c om/e/agriculture-education-center-project-community-meeting-registration- 2002135791047 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/agriculture-edu cation-center-project-community-meeting/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County\, Twin Lakes Park 6700 Clark R oad\, Sarasota\, FL 34241 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/agriculture-education-center-pr oject-community-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25250@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T213000Z DTEND:20261021T223000Z SUMMARY:Bibel Study –\; Zoom Only DESCRIPTION:Through a dedicated video link\, the Longboat Island Chapel s treams another installment of its ongoing pastoral teachings. Continuing the seasonal focus on "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS\," the online gathering unpac ks the challenging moral and spiritual inquiries documented in the Gospel s. The&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ bibel-study-zoom-only/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bibel-study-zoom-only/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16523@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261021T233000Z SUMMARY:Dance at The Bay: Dancing with Donald DESCRIPTION:The Bay Park hosts an outdoor\, community-wide dance class at The Nest led by Donald Frison\, the resident choreographer for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Frison focuses on a different style of social danc e each month\, breaking down the footwork step-by-step&hellip\; Price: Fr ee. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-at-the-bay-dancing-with-d onald-tickets-1999540808384 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/d ance-at-the-bay-dancing-with-donald/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dance-at-the-bay-dancing-with-d onald/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20692@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T233000Z DTEND:20261022T013000Z SUMMARY:Legacy DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a h igh-energy musical revue celebrating the iconic sounds of the 1960s throu gh today. Created by Justin Reynolds\, the cabaret show features an ensem ble cast performing classic hits from legendary artists&hellip\; More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-18/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-18/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20693@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261021T233000Z DTEND:20261022T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-20/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-20/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14981@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-5/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-5/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14982@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Canine volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County visit the HealthConnection suite at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hou r of animal-assisted therapy. The informal program allows patients\, visi tors\, and hospital staff to interact with trained therapy dogs of variou s&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-s arasota-health-connection-pet-paws-3/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-health-connection- pet-paws-3/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15488@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Dear Evan Hansen DESCRIPTION:The Manatee Performing Arts Center stages the area premiere o f the Tony-winning musical by Benj Pasek\, Justin Paul\, and Steven Leven son. "Dear Evan Hansen" follows an anxious\, socially isolated high schoo l student who gets caught up in a lie that&hellip\; More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/dear-evan-hansen/ LOCATION:Manatee Performing Arts Center\, 502 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/dear-evan-hansen/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16504@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T113000Z DTEND:20261022T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539499469 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-6/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-6/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15197@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T140000Z DTEND:20261022T150000Z SUMMARY:Shifting Sands-Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Managing the psychological weight of major life transitions†”whether through bereavement\, divorce\, or a sudden change in health—i s the focus of this discussion circle at the Longboat Island Chapel. Oper ating outside of a strictly theological framework\, the group provides a structured\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-3/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-3/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25655@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T140000Z DTEND:20261022T183000Z SUMMARY:Florida City Week: Suddenly In Command Boaters Education Course! DESCRIPTION:Boaters education course during Florida City Week at Town Hal l. Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-city- week-suddenly-in-command-boaters-education-course/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-city-week-suddenly-in-c ommand-boaters-education-course/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14256@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T173000Z DTEND:20261022T193000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days-3/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days-3/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14746@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T200000Z SUMMARY:Golden Groovers: The Music of Stevie Wonder DESCRIPTION:A dedicated matinee concert at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall celebrates the extensive\, genre-defining catalog of Motown legend S tevie Wonder. The backing band and lead vocalists work through the artist 's most critically acclaimed periods\, specifically focusing on the compl ex&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-t he-music-of-stevie-wonder/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-st evie-wonder/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16409@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T193000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19945504 85193 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-47/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-47/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16482@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T220000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z SUMMARY:Sound Bath at The Bay with Petra Ratner DESCRIPTION:Acoustic resonance replaces spoken instruction during this me ditative session held outdoors at Common Ground inside The Bay Park. Prac titioner Petra Ratner leads the gathering\, utilizing crystal singing bow ls\, chimes\, and gongs to generate sustained harmonic frequencies. Parti cipants lie on the&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/sound-bath-at-the-bay-with-petra-ratner-tickets-1998618755499 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sound-bath-at-the-bay-with-petra-r atner/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sound-bath-at-the-bay-with-petr a-ratner/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15198@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T230000Z DTEND:20261023T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-10/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16462@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T230000Z DTEND:20261023T010000Z SUMMARY:Cinema at The Bay: Rocky (50th Anniversary) DESCRIPTION:The 1976 sports drama Rocky celebrates its fiftieth anniversa ry with an outdoor screening at The Oval inside The Bay Park. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone\, the film tells the story of Rocky Balbo a\, a working-class club fighter from Philadelphia&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinema-at-the-bay-rocky-50th-annive rsary-tickets-1998593974378 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/c inema-at-the-bay-rocky-50th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cinema-at-the-bay-rocky-50th-an niversary/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20694@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T233000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z SUMMARY:Legacy DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a h igh-energy musical revue celebrating the iconic sounds of the 1960s throu gh today. Created by Justin Reynolds\, the cabaret show features an ensem ble cast performing classic hits from legendary artists&hellip\; More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-19/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-19/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20695@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261022T233000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-21/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-21/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14983@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota –\; Multiple Myeloma Network &\; Education Group DESCRIPTION:The complexities of navigating a plasma cell cancer diagnosis are broken down during this specialized medical discussion at the Saraso ta Memorial Health Care System. Geared toward patients with multiple myel oma and their caregivers\, the group addresses the specific mechanics of& hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sar asota-multiple-myeloma-network-education-group/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-multiple-myeloma-n etwork-education-group/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16474@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T130000Z DTEND:20261023T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617595028 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-7/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-7/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25656@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T130000Z DTEND:20261023T190000Z SUMMARY:Florida City Week: Blood Drive! DESCRIPTION:Blood drive event during Florida City Week at Town Hall. Pric e: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-city-week-bl ood-drive/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/florida-city-week-blood-drive/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17245@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T140000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z SUMMARY:Polymer Clay Jewelry Making Workshop (2-Part Series) with Ari DESCRIPTION:Older adults learn to manipulate and cure synthetic modeling materials during this two-part jewelry fabrication class at the Senior Fr iendship Centers. Under the instruction of a local artisan\, attendees pr actice the precise techniques required to condition polymer clay\, blendi ng custom&hellip\; Price: $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polym er-clay-jewelry-making-workshop-2-part-series-with-ari-tickets-2002594189 128 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/polymer-clay-jewelry-maki ng-workshop-2-part-series-with-ari/ LOCATION:Senior Friendship Centers\, 1888 Brother Geenen Way\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/polymer-clay-jewelry-making-wor kshop-2-part-series-with-ari/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14298@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T150000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-10/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-10/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15085@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T180000Z DTEND:20261023T200000Z SUMMARY:Sarasota Jazz Project DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosts a live afternoon concert by t he Sarasota Jazz Project\, an energetic big band dedicated to the preserv ation and performance of classic swing. Held in the sanctuary of the Unit arian Universalist Church of Sarasota\, this&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sarasota-jazz-project/ LOCATION:Jazz at 2\, 3975 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL 34232 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sarasota-jazz-project/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20696@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T180000Z DTEND:20261023T200000Z SUMMARY:Legacy DESCRIPTION:At the Florida Studio Theatre\, Legacy: Motown & More! is a h igh-energy musical revue celebrating the iconic sounds of the 1960s throu gh today. Created by Justin Reynolds\, the cabaret show features an ensem ble cast performing classic hits from legendary artists&hellip\; More: ht tps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-20/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-20/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16367@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T193000Z DTEND:20261023T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790146 80182 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-5/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-5/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17378@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T211500Z DTEND:20261023T221500Z SUMMARY:Serial Readers Book Club: “\;The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2”\; DESCRIPTION:The serialized misadventures of a nineteenth-century Londoner drive the conversation at this meeting of the Serial Readers Book Club a t Bookstore1Sarasota. The group tackles Beth Brower’s The Unselected Jo urnals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2\, tracking the protagonist's continued nav igation&hellip\; Price: $10.69. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ser ial-readers-book-club-the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-2-ticket s-1998132639513 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/serial-reader s-book-club-the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-2/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/serial-readers-book-club-the-un selected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17238@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T220000Z DTEND:20261024T020000Z SUMMARY:Opening Exhibition: NEON MOON Nocturnal Bodies DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation transforms the 925 Maddox Galler y into an immersive\, LGBTQ+-affirming art space for the debut of "Neon M oon: Nocturnal Bodies." The exhibition and community gathering focuses he avily on themes of bodily autonomy\, identity\, and trauma healing. Visua l&hellip\; Price: $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-exhib ition-neon-moon-nocturnal-bodies-tickets-2000900455124 More: https://lbkn ews.com/culture-key/event/opening-exhibition-neon-moon-nocturnal-bodies/ LOCATION:925 North Lime Ave\, 925 North Lime Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34237 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/opening-exhibition-neon-moon-no cturnal-bodies/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-20697@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T220000Z DTEND:20261024T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-22/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-22/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14758@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261023T233000Z DTEND:20261024T013000Z SUMMARY:Star Wars: Return of the Jedi DESCRIPTION:John Williams’ iconic cinematic score comes to life as the Sarasota Orchestra performs the music of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" live to picture. The full symphonic ensemble sets up on the stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15758@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:Great Pumpkin DESCRIPTION:The Great Pumpkin Regatta kicks off the fall sailing season o n Sarasota Bay\, hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Serving as the first leg of the club's three-part Fall Trident series\, the race welcome s one-design dinghy\, multihull and Performance Handicap&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/great-pumpkin-regatta/ LOCATION:Sarasota Sailing Squadron\, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/great-pumpkin-regatta/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22682@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:FLY FISHING CLASS DESCRIPTION:Capt. Rick Grassett\, a certified casting instructor and long time Sarasota Bay guide\, teaches this Orvis-endorsed fly fishing school out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. The half-day class is aim ed at beginning and intermediate casters and concentrates on fundamentals :&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fly-f ishing-class/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fly-fishing-class/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22683@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:WELLNESS EVENT DESCRIPTION:Gentle movement\, not exertion\, is the idea behind this morn ing at Nokomis Community Park. The program strings together a walk led by a monk\, guided mindful breathing and a light yoga session\, with snacks and drinks chosen for brain health&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/wellness-event/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/wellness-event/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14913@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T120000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z SUMMARY:Community Cleanup Event DESCRIPTION:Civic-minded residents deploy across the island armed with gr abbers\, gloves\, and heavy-duty bags for this coordinated environmental sweep. Organized from the staging area at Longboat Key Town Hall\, volunt eers are assigned specific zones—including public beach accesses\, mang rove fringes\, and highway&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.co m/culture-key/event/community-cleanup-event/ LOCATION:Longboat Key Town Hall\, 501 Bay Isles Rd\, Longboat Key\, FL 34 228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/community-cleanup-event/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16496@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T120000Z DTEND:20261025T120000Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539395157 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-8/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-8/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16475@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T130000Z DTEND:20261024T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617596031 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-8/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-8/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16517@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T130000Z DTEND:20261024T140000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540602769 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-7/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-7/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14257@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T133000Z DTEND:20261024T143000Z SUMMARY:Mote SEA Shark Pups &\; Grown Ups DESCRIPTION:An early childhood STEM program at Mote Marine Laboratory & A quarium introduces toddlers and their caregivers to foundational marine s cience concepts. Designed for children ages two through five\, the intera ctive class utilizes role-playing\, sign language\, and simple science to ols to&hellip\; Price: From $22.5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/mote-sea-shark-pups-grown-ups-2/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-sea-shark-pups-grown-ups-2 / CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14258@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T150000Z SUMMARY:Family Dip Netting DESCRIPTION:Educators from Mote Marine Laboratory lead participants waist -deep into Sarasota Bay to study the nearshore seagrass beds. Armed with dip nets\, attendees wade into the water to collect and identify the smal l marine organisms that inhabit the vital estuary ecosystem\,&hellip\; Pr ice: From $18. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-net ting-3/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/family-dip-netting-3/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16647@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T210000Z SUMMARY:Lakewood Ranch Art Festival at UTC with Craft Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Dozens of independent artisans and fine craftspeople set up o pen-air booths along the broad concourses surrounding the Mall at Univers ity Town Center\, presented by Paragon Festivals. The juried outdoor mark etplace gathers artists working in diverse mediums\, including wheel-thro wn ceramics\, cast-bronze&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/lakewood-ranch-art-festival-at-utc-with-craft-marketplace-ti ckets-1999715710521 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lakewood- ranch-art-festival-at-utc-with-craft-marketplace/ LOCATION:1 University Town Center Dr\, 1 University Town Center Drive\, S arasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lakewood-ranch-art-festival-at- utc-with-craft-marketplace/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23759@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z SUMMARY:Pinocchio DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents a theatrical adaptation of Pi nocchio in the Keating Theatre\, based on the classic story by Carlo Coll odi and adapted by Greg Banks. The children's theatre production follows the journey of a wooden puppet who wishes to&hellip\; More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-7/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/pinocchio-7/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14299@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T150000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-11/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-11/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18199@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T150000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z SUMMARY:Umbrella House Tour DESCRIPTION:Architecture enthusiasts can step inside one of the most sign ificant residential structures of the midcentury modern movement during t his guided walkthrough. Preserved by Architecture Sarasota\, the 1953 Pau l Rudolph-designed home in Lido Shores is defined by its massive\, slatte d wooden&hellip\; Price: From $54.8. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/umbrella-house-tour-tickets-1994589884036 More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/umbrella-house-tour/ LOCATION:1300 Westway Dr\, 1300 Westway Drive\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/umbrella-house-tour/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14300@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T180000Z SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Eszter Sziksz DESCRIPTION:Hungarian-born artist Eszter Sziksz speaks about her multidis ciplinary practice during this lecture at the Sarasota Art Museum. Her wo rk often investigates themes of memory\, impermanence\, and the passage o f time through unconventional printmaking techniques. Sziksz frequently u ses fragile and ephemeral&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/artist-talk-eszter-sziksz/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/artist-talk-eszter-sziksz/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23760@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z SUMMARY:Legacy: Motown and More DESCRIPTION:A high-energy musical revue tracing decades of R&B and pop hi story\, LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE features a trio of vocalists performing h its by Stevie Wonder\, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. Created by Just in Reynolds—who performed in the national tour&hellip\; More: https://l bknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-19/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/legacy-motown-and-more-19/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23761@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-23/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-23/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16368@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T193000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790146 81185 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-6/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-6/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14311@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T210000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z SUMMARY:The Art Of…\;Sound and Story DESCRIPTION:Acoustic performance and literary narrative intersect with fi ne art in this multidisciplinary salon at ArtCenter Manatee. Set within t he center’s downtown Bradenton exhibition halls\, the evening weaves to gether live musical compositions\, spoken-word storytelling\, and visual observation\, highlighting the reciprocal creative&hellip\; More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-art-of-sound-and-story/ LOCATION:ArtCenter Manatee\, 888 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-art-of-sound-and-story/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16184@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T210000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z SUMMARY:Art Royale DESCRIPTION:The galleries of Art Center Sarasota transform for Art Royale \, the institution’s signature annual benefit supporting regional visua l art exhibitions and youth education scholarships. The evening pairs con temporary gallery installations with curated hors d'oeuvres\, live musica l performances\, and spirited auctions&hellip\; Price: $15 Member | $20 N onmember. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-royale/ LOCATION:Art Center Sarasota\, 707 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-royale/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14759@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T233000Z DTEND:20261025T013000Z SUMMARY:Star Wars: Return of the Jedi DESCRIPTION:John Williams’ iconic cinematic score comes to life as the Sarasota Orchestra performs the music of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" live to picture. The full symphonic ensemble sets up on the stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-2/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23762@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261024T233000Z DTEND:20261025T013000Z SUMMARY:FST Improv Presents: Murder\, She Improvised DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Murder\, She Improvised\, a f ully unscripted theatrical comedy staged by the FST Improv ensemble. Draw ing on live audience suggestions\, the cast spontaneously creates a uniqu e murder mystery plot\, inventing characters\, motives\, and clues on the spot.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-pr esents-murder-she-improvised-6/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-presents-murder-she- improvised-6/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22684@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 SUMMARY:GOOD DARTS\, GOOD CAUSE DESCRIPTION:Blasé Martini Bar in Siesta Key Village has installed new da rt boards and is breaking them in with its first tournament\, Good Darts\ , Good Cause. Players enter as teams of two and compete for prizes throug h the afternoon. Entry money&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/good-darts-good-cause/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/good-darts-good-cause/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14259@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T120000Z DTEND:20261025T133000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Sharks DESCRIPTION:Early risers secure exclusive morning access to the 135\,000- gallon shark habitat before the general public arrives at Mote Marine Lab oratory & Aquarium. Attendees eat a catered breakfast adjacent to the gla ss while watching the animal husbandry team conduct their morning&hellip\ ; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/breakfast-with-the-sharks/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/breakfast-with-the-sharks/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15199@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T140000Z DTEND:20261025T150000Z SUMMARY:Worship Service DESCRIPTION:The congregation of the Longboat Island Chapel gathers in its main sanctuary for a traditional Sunday morning interfaith Christian ser vice. Situated on a shaded campus along Gulf of Mexico Drive\, the commun ity church emphasizes an inclusive\, welcoming approach to spiritual&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-ser vice-4/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/worship-service-4/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16650@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T140000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z SUMMARY:Lakewood Ranch Art Festival at UTC with Craft Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Dozens of independent artisans and fine craftspeople set up o pen-air booths along the broad concourses surrounding the Mall at Univers ity Town Center\, presented by Paragon Festivals. The juried outdoor mark etplace gathers artists working in diverse mediums\, including wheel-thro wn ceramics\, cast-bronze&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/lakewood-ranch-art-festival-at-utc-with-craft-marketplace-ti ckets-1999715717542 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lakewood- ranch-art-festival-at-utc-with-craft-marketplace-2/ LOCATION:1 University Town Center Dr\, 1 University Town Center Drive\, S arasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lakewood-ranch-art-festival-at- utc-with-craft-marketplace-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15200@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T150000Z DTEND:20261025T190000Z SUMMARY:Pontoon Boat Trip-placeholder DESCRIPTION:Pontoon boat trip outing for chapel members. Price: Free. Mor e: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/pontoon-boat-trip-placeholder/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/pontoon-boat-trip-placeholder/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15879@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T160000Z DTEND:20261025T190000Z SUMMARY:Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals DESCRIPTION:Independent coastal cuisine dominates the menu at this large- scale culinary festival held in the Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park. Cur ated by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals\, the outdoor tasting event gather s dozens of local chefs and restaurateurs to serve signature&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-bay-presente d-by-sarasota-manatee-originals-tickets-1996797047722 More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-the-bay-presented-by-sarasota-manatee-o riginals/ LOCATION:The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, S arasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-the-bay-presented-by-s arasota-manatee-originals/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17376@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z SUMMARY:The Side Door: A Generative Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Bryn Evans\, the director of programming at Bookstore1Sarasot a and a featured storyteller for The Moth\, leads a three-hour intensive aimed at breaking through creative blocks. Rather than bringing a finishe d manuscript for critique\, participants arrive to generate fresh materia l during&hellip\; Price: $85.32. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/th e-side-door-a-generative-writing-workshop-tickets-1998119075944 More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-side-door-a-generative-writing-wor kshop/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-side-door-a-generative-writ ing-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23763@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T200000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-24/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-24/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14404@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T220000Z DTEND:20261026T000000Z SUMMARY:The Vampire Circus DESCRIPTION:A touring hybrid of dark cabaret and acrobatics takes over th e Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Inspired by the macabre visual style of Tim Burton and the physical feats of Cirque du Soleil\, the production f ollows a nineteenth-century Bohemian traveling&hellip\; Tickets: https:// www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7PbaS More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/the-vampire-circus/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-vampire-circus/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14260@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T221500Z DTEND:20261026T000000Z SUMMARY:Moonlit Paddle –\; Kayaking with Mote DESCRIPTION:Instructors from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium lead this nighttime kayaking excursion across the shallow grass flats of Sarasota B ay. Paddlers navigate the coastal waters under the moonlight\, discoverin g a rare vantage point to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the&hellip\; Price: From $40.5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/moonlit-p addle-kayaking-with-mote/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/moonlit-paddle-kayaking-with-mo te/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15201@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261025T230000Z DTEND:20261026T000000Z SUMMARY:AA / Al-Anon meetings DESCRIPTION:The Longboat Island Chapel opens its community rooms for regu lar Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings\, providing a confidential\ , supportive environment for individuals and families affected by alcohol ism. The volunteer-led sessions follow the traditional twelve-step recove ry program\, centering on shared experiences&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-4/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-al-anon-meetings-4/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14984@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice –\; Breastfeeding &\; Latch Clinic Support Gr oup DESCRIPTION:Lactation consultants at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice fa cilitate this specialized clinical support group for new mothers navigati ng the physical and emotional challenges of nursing an infant. The gather ing provides a private\, encouraging space where women can receive hands- on guidance regarding&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch-clinic-support-group-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-breastfeeding-latch- clinic-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14261@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261026T103000Z DTEND:20261027T001500Z SUMMARY:Moonlit Paddle –\; Kayaking with Mote DESCRIPTION:Instructors from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium lead this nighttime kayaking excursion across the shallow grass flats of Sarasota B ay. Paddlers navigate the coastal waters under the moonlight\, discoverin g a rare vantage point to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the&hellip\; Price: From $40.5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/moonlit-p addle-kayaking-with-mote-2/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/moonlit-paddle-kayaking-with-mo te-2/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15086@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261026T213000Z DTEND:20261026T233000Z SUMMARY:Jazz Education DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosts a hands-on instructional work shop for instrumentalists at the downtown Selby Library. Titled "Fundamen tals of Jazz & Beyond\," the session is geared toward musicians who alrea dy have basic proficiency on their instruments but want to&hellip\; Price : Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-education/ LOCATION:Selby Library\, 1331 1st Street\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/jazz-education/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16522@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261026T220000Z DTEND:20261026T224500Z SUMMARY:Mat Pilates at The Bay DESCRIPTION:Instructors from the YMCA guide participants through a low-im pact cardiovascular and resistance training class on the Common Ground la wn at The Bay Park. Designed for active seniors and beginners\, the outdo or session focuses on building core strength by isolating the&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-t ickets-1999540678997 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pila tes-at-the-bay-4/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mat-pilates-at-the-bay-4/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15202@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261026T230000Z DTEND:20261027T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-11/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14985@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:SMH Sarasota HealthConnection: My Chart 101: Mastering the Basics DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System offers a practical w orkshop for patients seeking to navigate their online medical records. Th is session walks attendees through the features of the MyChart patient po rtal\, demonstrating how to securely access lab results\, message physici ans\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s mh-sarasota-healthconnection-my-chart-101-mastering-the-basics/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m y-chart-101-mastering-the-basics/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14986@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group DESCRIPTION:Maternal health educators at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lead this open discussion forum tailored for women navigating the immediate po stpartum period. Held within the hospital's HealthConnection space\, the group provides a non-judgmental environment for mothers to discuss the ph ysical exhaustion\, emotional&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-mom-baby-support-gro up-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-healthconnection-m om-baby-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14987@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County bring c ertified therapy dogs to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice for a dedicate d hour of animal-assisted comfort. The program invites patients\, visitin g families\, and hospital staff to interact with calm\, highly trained ca nines&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/s mh-venice-health-connection-pet-paws-2/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-venice-health-connection-pe t-paws-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17027@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group DESCRIPTION:Older adults gather at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for this so cial and educational initiative designed to combat isolation and promote active aging. Organized through the hospital's HealthConnection center\, the session features rotating discussions on lifestyle medicine\, prevent ive health strategies\, and local&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbk news.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect-group-4/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-thrive-55-connect- group-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17028@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-8/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-8/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16505@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T113000Z DTEND:20261027T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539500472 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-7/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-7/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17345@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T150000Z DTEND:20261027T160000Z SUMMARY:Banned Book Club: “\;Song of Solomon”\; by Toni Morriso n DESCRIPTION:Readers convene at Bookstore1Sarasota to dissect Toni Morriso n’s Song of Solomon as part of a recurring discussion focused on freque ntly challenged literature. The conversation centers on the 1977 novel’ s intricate exploration of Black American identity\, tracing the life of Macon&hellip\; Price: $20.16. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/banne d-book-club-song-of-solomon-by-toni-morrison-tickets-1991951136471 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/banned-book-club-song-of-solomon-by -toni-morrison/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/banned-book-club-song-of-solomo n-by-toni-morrison/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15522@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T160000Z DTEND:20261027T170000Z SUMMARY:SCS ESE Parent Information Opportunity: Gifted Eligibility and Ma gnet School Process DESCRIPTION:Parents of exceptional students can explore Sarasota County S chools' academic pathways during a virtual webinar on gifted eligibility and magnet programs. The session outlines the specific criteria and testi ng requirements for gifted student identification within the district\, a longside the broader&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/scs-ese-parent-information-opportunity-gifted-eligibility-a nd-magnet-school-process/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/scs-ese-parent-information-oppo rtunity-gifted-eligibility-and-magnet-school-process/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14262@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T173000Z DTEND:20261027T193000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days-4/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days-4/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15489@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T180000Z DTEND:20261027T200000Z SUMMARY:Almighty Queen DESCRIPTION:A tribute act dedicated to the catalog of the British stadium -rock band comes to the Manatee Performing Arts Center. "Almighty Queen" recreates the vocal harmonies\, guitar solos\, and theatrical stage prese nce that defined Freddie Mercury and his bandmates throughout the&hellip\ ; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/almighty-queen/ LOCATION:Manatee Performing Arts Center\, 502 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/almighty-queen/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14263@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T183000Z DTEND:20261027T210000Z SUMMARY:Mote A-Scare-ium DESCRIPTION:The exhibits at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium take on a s easonal overlay for this marine-themed Halloween gathering. Designed for young children and their families\, the daytime event weaves trick-or-tre ating stations throughout the facility's indoor galleries and outdoor mar ine mammal&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-a-sc are-ium/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/mote-a-scare-ium/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16389@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T193000Z DTEND:20261027T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790250 47190 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-27/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-27/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15532@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T213000Z DTEND:20261027T233000Z SUMMARY:School Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The School District of Manatee County holds its regular board meeting to formally vote on educational policies\, contract approvals\, and capital improvement projects. Seated at the district’s Bradenton he adquarters\, the elected board members review the superintendent’s reco mmendations and debate the&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.co m/culture-key/event/school-board-meeting-2/ LOCATION:SSC_Board_Room\, 215 Manatee Ave West\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/school-board-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16492@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T220000Z DTEND:20261027T224500Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539362058 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-4/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-4/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23764@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T220000Z DTEND:20261028T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-25/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-25/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15203@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261027T230000Z DTEND:20261028T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-12/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18035@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:SMH-North Port Oncology Network &\; Education Group for Spani sh Members –\; Grupo de Educación y Red de Oncología de North Port DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System hosts a dedicated on cology support group conducted entirely in Spanish at its North Port faci lity. Led by bilingual medical professionals\, the session addresses the specific clinical and emotional challenges of navigating a cancer diagnos is.&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh -north-port-oncology-network-education-group-for-spanish-members-grupo-de -educacion-y-red-de-oncologia-de-north-port/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-north-port-oncology-network -education-group-for-spanish-members-grupo-de-educacion-y-red-de-oncologi a-de-north-port/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18036@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota –\; Tobacco Cessation Program –\; Quit Tob acco with Group Quit. DESCRIPTION:Individuals looking to end their reliance on nicotine can dev elop a structured exit strategy during this clinical workshop at the Sara sota Memorial Health Care System. Facilitators guide participants through the physiological and psychological mechanics of addiction\, helping the m identify personal&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/smh-sarasota-tobacco-cessation-program-quit-tobacco-with-gro up-quit/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-tobacco-cessation- program-quit-tobacco-with-group-quit/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16510@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T120000Z DTEND:20261028T124500Z SUMMARY:Tai Chi | Qigong DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice the ancient Chinese exercise forms of Tai Chi and Qigong with Gail at The Bay. Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/tai-chi-qigong-tickets-1999540299863 More: https://lbknews .com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-4/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/tai-chi-qigong-4/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16570@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T133000Z DTEND:20261028T143000Z SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Tour: Visitor Center at Osprey Junction Trai lhead DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener volunteers of UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County lead a walking tour through the cultivated grounds of the Osprey J unction Trailhead. The outdoor walk highlights the specific native plants and drought-tolerant species that thrive in Florida's coastal climate. G uides&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demonst ration-garden-tour-visitor-center-at-osprey-junction-trailhead-tickets-18 02986664649 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/demonstration-gar den-tour-visitor-center-at-osprey-junction-trailhead/ LOCATION:Osprey Junction Trailhead\, 939 Bay Street\, Osprey\, FL 34229 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/demonstration-garden-tour-visit or-center-at-osprey-junction-trailhead/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14301@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T140000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z SUMMARY:Your Wednesday Playdate DESCRIPTION:A morning session in the Peggy A. Hall Classroom at the Saras ota Art Museum caters specifically to early learners and their caregivers . "Your Wednesday Playdate" combines an interactive story time with a han ds-on art project\, led by a professional teaching&hellip\; More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-4/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/your-wednesday-playdate-4/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14857@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T140000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z SUMMARY:Lifelong Arts Pop-Up Workshops DESCRIPTION:Teaching artists at The Ringling host this focused\, single-s ession visual art workshop tailored specifically for older adults seeking to experiment with fine arts techniques. Utilizing non-intimidating stud io methods—such as expressive watercolor washes\, torn-paper collage\, or graphite line drawing—the session draws&hellip\; More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-pop-up-workshops/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/lifelong-arts-pop-up-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25261@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T140000Z DTEND:20261028T153000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study –\; end DESCRIPTION:The congregation of the Longboat Island Chapel convenes in Sh ook Fellowship Hall to conclude their nine-week scriptural journey. This final in-person meeting wraps up Pastor Brock's "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS" se ries\, bringing closure to a season of rigorous New Testament study.&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study -end/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-end/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22665@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T143000Z DTEND:20261028T153000Z SUMMARY:The Bird Lady’\;s Guide to Florida’\;s Birds: Raptors DESCRIPTION:Birds of prey take the spotlight in this outdoor lecture at S ave Our Seabirds. Instructor Mattie Watson guides attendees through the s pecific traits and hunting behaviors of Florida's raptors\, offering fiel d tips for identifying hawks\, eagles\, ospreys and falcons. Held&hellip\ ; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-bird-ladys-guide-to-flo ridas-birds-raptors/ LOCATION:Save Our Seabirds\, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-bird-ladys-guide-to-florida s-birds-raptors/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14302@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T150000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-12/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-12/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14264@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T173000Z DTEND:20261028T190000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days-5/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days-5/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16390@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T193000Z DTEND:20261028T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790250 48193 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-28/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-28/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15225@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T203000Z DTEND:20261028T223000Z SUMMARY:Free Monthly Networking Event at Aspire on 10th DESCRIPTION:Professionals and local residents mingle during the Downtown Sarasota Alliance monthly networking gathering\, held this time at Aspire on 10th. Billed as a "Pickleball & Prosecco" evening\, the casual meet-a nd-greet encourages attendees to arrive in their favorite court attire. T he&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/free -monthly-networking-event-at-aspire-on-10th/ LOCATION:Aspire on 10th URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/free-monthly-networking-event-a t-aspire-on-10th/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16621@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T210000Z DTEND:20261028T220000Z SUMMARY:Build a Worm Bin and Start Composting DESCRIPTION:Homeowners can learn the mechanics of vermicomposting during this hands-on agricultural workshop led by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota Cou nty. Held at Twin Lakes Park\, the class breaks down how to use red wiggl er worms to transform household food waste into nutrient-rich&hellip\; Pr ice: From $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-a-worm-bin-and- start-composting-registration-1996256216080 More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/build-a-worm-bin-and-start-composting/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County\, Twin Lakes Park 6700 Clark R oad\, Sarasota\, FL 34241 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/build-a-worm-bin-and-start-comp osting/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-25262@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T213000Z DTEND:20261028T223000Z SUMMARY:Bible Study –\; Zoom Only –\; end DESCRIPTION:Pastor Brock delivers the final online lesson of the fall edu cational series broadcast from the Longboat Island Chapel. This closing Z oom session ties together the major theological threads of the "QUESTIONS JESUS ASKS" curriculum\, summarizing weeks of virtual New Testament&hell ip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study -zoom-only-end/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bible-study-zoom-only-end/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16483@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T223000Z DTEND:20261029T003000Z SUMMARY:Silent Disco at The Bay DESCRIPTION:An unconventional dance party takes over The Nest at The Bay\ , relying entirely on wireless technology to deliver the music. Rather th an using traditional loudspeakers\, the organizers equip every participan t with a set of glowing headphones connected to multiple DJ&hellip\; Pric e: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-at-the-bay-ti ckets-1998619016279 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/silent-di sco-at-the-bay/ LOCATION:The Nest at The Bay\, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/silent-disco-at-the-bay/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23765@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261028T233000Z DTEND:20261029T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-26/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-26/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16679@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T000000Z DTEND:20261029T020000Z SUMMARY:Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning musician and producer Steve Lacy brings his ec lectic\, guitar-driven R&B to Tampa's Yuengling Center. Originally making his mark as the guitarist for the neo-soul collective The Internet\, Lac y has carved out a massive solo career built on lo-fi funk\,&hellip\; Tic kets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/steve-lacy-oh-yeah-tour-tampa-florida- 10-28-2026/event/0D0065037E9630A2 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/e vent/steve-lacy-oh-yeah-tour/ LOCATION:Yuengling Center\, 4202 East Fowler Ave\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/steve-lacy-oh-yeah-tour/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18037@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic DESCRIPTION:Maternal health specialists at Sarasota Memorial Hospital lea d this focused clinical session to assist mothers encountering difficulti es with breastfeeding. Designed as a practical intervention rather than a general support group\, the clinic allows women to work directly with ce rtified lactation&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture -key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-9/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-latch-clinic-9/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-18038@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 SUMMARY:SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws DESCRIPTION:Canine volunteers from the Humane Society of Sarasota County visit the HealthConnection suite at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hou r of animal-assisted therapy. The informal program allows patients\, visi tors\, and hospital staff to interact with trained therapy dogs of variou s&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-s arasota-health-connection-pet-paws-5/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/smh-sarasota-health-connection- pet-paws-5/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22373@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 SUMMARY:Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford DESCRIPTION:Jenny Stafford’s play Ahoy-Hoy receives a rolling world pre miere production at the Urbanite Theatre. The comedy centers on the race to invent the telephone in 1876\, following Elisha Gray as he realizes Al exander Graham Bell has beaten him to the&hellip\; More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/ahoy-hoy-by-jenny-stafford/ LOCATION:Urbanite Theatre\, 1487 2nd St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ahoy-hoy-by-jenny-stafford/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16506@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T113000Z DTEND:20261029T121500Z SUMMARY:The Y: Primetime+ DESCRIPTION:YMCA instructors lead this specialized cardiovascular and res istance training class on the Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, utilizing the open-air environment of the Sarasota waterfront. Tailored specifically f or active seniors and fitness beginners\, the morning session relies on b odyweight&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the -y-primetime-tickets-1999539501475 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/the-y-primetime-8/ LOCATION:Sunset Deck at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/the-y-primetime-8/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15204@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T140000Z DTEND:20261029T150000Z SUMMARY:Shifting Sands-Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Managing the psychological weight of major life transitions†”whether through bereavement\, divorce\, or a sudden change in health—i s the focus of this discussion circle at the Longboat Island Chapel. Oper ating outside of a strictly theological framework\, the group provides a structured\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-4/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/shifting-sands-sanctuary-4/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14265@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T173000Z DTEND:20261029T193000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:The marine science curriculum moves from the textbook to the laboratory during this educational session designed specifically for home -educated students. Inside the classrooms at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu arium\, scientists guide young researchers through hands-on experiments f ocused on estuarine ecology&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-ke y/event/homeschool-days-6/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-days-6/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14303@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T180000Z DTEND:20261029T200000Z SUMMARY:Art on Film | Gerard Richter Painting DESCRIPTION:Director Corinna Belz’s 2011 documentary Gerhard Richter Pa inting screens in the auditorium of the Sarasota Art Museum as part of it s ongoing film series. The film offers an observational study of the accl aimed German artist at work in his studio&hellip\; More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/art-on-film-gerard-richter-painting/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-on-film-gerard-richter-pain ting/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14748@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T180000Z DTEND:20261029T200000Z SUMMARY:Golden Groovers: The Music of The Bee Gees DESCRIPTION:A tribute to the undisputed kings of the disco era arrives at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for an afternoon performance. The con cert meticulously reconstructs the catalog of the Bee Gees\, capturing th e incredibly tight\, three-part sibling harmonies that&hellip\; More: htt ps://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-the-bee-g ees/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-groovers-the-music-of-th e-bee-gees/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17377@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T180000Z DTEND:20261029T190000Z SUMMARY:Indigenous Voices Book Club: “\;Never Whistle at Night” \; DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Voices Book Club meets at Bookstore1Sarasota t o discuss Never Whistle at Night\, a recent anthology of dark fiction cra fted by Native American and First Nations authors. The conversation delve s into how these writers subvert traditional horror tropes by&hellip\; Pr ice: $22.41. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-voices-book -club-never-whistle-at-night-tickets-1998132280439 More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/indigenous-voices-book-club-never-whistle-at-night/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/indigenous-voices-book-club-nev er-whistle-at-night/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16620@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T190000Z DTEND:20261029T203000Z SUMMARY:Save the Drops! Opportunities for Water Conservation in your Land scape DESCRIPTION:Environmental educators from UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota Count y host a technical seminar at the Selby Library focused on reducing resid ential water consumption. The presentation details practical modification s homeowners can make to their properties\, from calibrating irrigation s ystems to utilizing rain barrels&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://w ww.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-drops-opportunities-for-water-conservation-i n-your-landscape-registration-1996255829925 More: https://lbknews.com/cul ture-key/event/save-the-drops-opportunities-for-water-conservation-in-you r-landscape/ LOCATION:Selby Library\, 1331 1st Street\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/save-the-drops-opportunities-fo r-water-conservation-in-your-landscape/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16410@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T193000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19945504 86196 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-48/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-48/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14760@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T213000Z DTEND:20261029T233000Z SUMMARY:Adagio for Strings DESCRIPTION:The Sarasota Orchestra presents an intimate program centered around one of the most recognizable and emotionally devastating pieces of American classical music. Samuel Barber’s "Adagio for Strings" is perf ormed here in its original\, unexpanded form as the second movement of&he llip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/adagio-for-strings/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/adagio-for-strings/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15107@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T213000Z DTEND:20261029T223000Z SUMMARY:“\;We Got the Beat: Poetry &\; Percussion”\; DESCRIPTION:The intersection of spoken word and rhythmic composition is t he focus of this outdoor showcase hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Two current Hermitage Fellows take the stage to share their developing w ork and discuss the cadence of their respective&hellip\; Price: $5. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/we-got-the-beat-poetry-percussion/ LOCATION:Hermitage Artist Retreat URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/we-got-the-beat-poetry-percussi on/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15523@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T220000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z SUMMARY:SCS ESE Parent Information Opportunity: Gifted Eligibility and Ma gnet School Process DESCRIPTION:Parents of exceptional students can explore Sarasota County S chools' academic pathways during a virtual webinar on gifted eligibility and magnet programs. The session outlines the specific criteria and testi ng requirements for gifted student identification within the district\, a longside the broader&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/scs-ese-parent-information-opportunity-gifted-eligibility-a nd-magnet-school-process-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/scs-ese-parent-information-oppo rtunity-gifted-eligibility-and-magnet-school-process-2/ CATEGORIES:Schools &\; Government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16513@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T220000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540591736 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-3/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14749@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T230000Z DTEND:20261030T010000Z SUMMARY:Ghostbusters in Concert DESCRIPTION:A live symphony orchestra tackles the eclectic\, synthesizer- heavy score of the 1984 supernatural comedy "Ghostbusters" at the Van Wez el Performing Arts Hall. As the original film projects on a large screen above the stage\, the musicians play Elmer Bernstein's whimsical\,&hellip \; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ghostbusters-in-concert/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ghostbusters-in-concert/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15205@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T230000Z DTEND:20261030T000000Z SUMMARY:AA meeting DESCRIPTION:Providing a dependable anchor for recovery\, the Longboat Isl and Chapel hosts this recurring Alcoholics Anonymous session in its commu nity rooms on the Key. The volunteer-directed meeting adheres to the foun dational twelve-step program\, offering a secure\, anonymous space where individuals battling&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cult ure-key/event/aa-meeting-13/ LOCATION:Longboat Island Chapel\, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr\, Longboat Key\, FL 34228 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/aa-meeting-13/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16463@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T230000Z DTEND:20261030T010000Z SUMMARY:Cinema at The Bay: Silence of the Lambs (35th Anniversary) DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Demme’s 1991 psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs is shown on the open-air lawn of The Oval at The Bay Park. The film adaptation of Thomas Harris’s novel stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling\, an FBI trainee who&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www .eventbrite.com/e/cinema-at-the-bay-silence-of-the-lambs-35th-anniversary -tickets-1998598621277 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cinema -at-the-bay-silence-of-the-lambs-35th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Oval at The Bay\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cinema-at-the-bay-silence-of-th e-lambs-35th-anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Movies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16680@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T230000Z DTEND:20261030T010000Z SUMMARY:CeCe Winans –\; COME WORSHIP! Tour DESCRIPTION:The most-awarded female artist in gospel music history brings her massive\, choir-backed touring production to the Yuengling Center. C eCe Winans commands the stage with a vocal power and technical precision honed over decades of recording and live ministry. The concert&hellip\; T ickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/cece-winans-come-worship-tour-tampa- florida-10-29-2026/event/0D0064548E9F6C62 More: https://lbknews.com/cultu re-key/event/cece-winans-come-worship-tour/ LOCATION:Yuengling Center\, 4202 East Fowler Ave\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/cece-winans-come-worship-tour/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23766@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261029T233000Z DTEND:20261030T013000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-27/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-27/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14859@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501 SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Club @ The Ringling DESCRIPTION:Literature and visual culture converge in this specialized ed ucational gathering at The Ringling\, developed for home-educated youth a nd their instructors. After reading a designated historical or arts-focus ed book\, students assemble to dissect plot elements\, character motivati ons\, and historical context through&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/c ulture-key/event/homeschool-book-club-the-ringling/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/homeschool-book-club-the-ringli ng/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22685@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 SUMMARY:STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION’\;S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP L UNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Donors\, educators\, and students gather in the ballroom at M ichael’s On East to raise funds for local college tuition grants. The S tate College of Florida Foundation organizes the afternoon meal to highli ght the impact of community philanthropy on higher education&hellip\; Pri ce: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/state-college-of-fl orida-foundations-annual-scholarship-luncheon/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/state-college-of-florida-founda tions-annual-scholarship-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16476@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T130000Z DTEND:20261030T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617599040 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-9/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-9/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16628@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T130000Z DTEND:20261030T143000Z SUMMARY:EcoWalk: Family Mangrove Walk DESCRIPTION:Environmental educators lead a guided nature hike through the coastal trails of Lemon Bay Park\, focusing on the intricate root system s and ecological function of Florida's mangrove forests. Instructors from UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County walk families along the boardwalks\, p ointing&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecowa lk-family-mangrove-walk-registration-1997455631564 More: https://lbknews. com/culture-key/event/ecowalk-family-mangrove-walk/ LOCATION:Lemon Bay Park\, 570 Bay Park Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34223 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ecowalk-family-mangrove-walk/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17246@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T140000Z DTEND:20261030T160000Z SUMMARY:Polymer Clay Jewelry Making Workshop (2-Part Series) with Ari DESCRIPTION:Older adults learn to manipulate and cure synthetic modeling materials during this two-part jewelry fabrication class at the Senior Fr iendship Centers. Under the instruction of a local artisan\, attendees pr actice the precise techniques required to condition polymer clay\, blendi ng custom&hellip\; Price: $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polym er-clay-jewelry-making-workshop-2-part-series-with-ari-tickets-2002594194 143 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/polymer-clay-jewelry-maki ng-workshop-2-part-series-with-ari-2/ LOCATION:Senior Friendship Centers\, 1888 Brother Geenen Way\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/polymer-clay-jewelry-making-wor kshop-2-part-series-with-ari-2/ CATEGORIES:Talks &\; Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14304@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T150000Z DTEND:20261030T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-13/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-13/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17228@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T160000Z DTEND:20261030T220000Z SUMMARY:GOOD TROUBLE: QT Art Social –\; Work- Hub DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Arts Foundation opens its gallery space on North Lime Avenue for a recurring communal work session tailored to queer and trans artists. The gathering operates as a hybrid between a quiet coworki ng hub and an informal creative mixer.&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/good-trouble-qt-art-social-work-hub-tickets-1999948814742 Mo re: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/good-trouble-qt-art-social-work -hub-5/ LOCATION:925 North Lime Ave\, 925 North Lime Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL 34237 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/good-trouble-qt-art-social-work -hub-5/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16369@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T193000Z DTEND:20261030T230000Z SUMMARY:Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History &\; Food Walking To ur DESCRIPTION:Led by Sunset Food Tours\, this guided walk through the cityâ €™s downtown district combines local history with restaurant samplings. A guide walks the group through several blocks\, pointing out architectura l landmarks and discussing the area’s cultural development. Along the r oute\,&hellip\; Price: $117.65. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tas te-of-downtown-sarasota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-tickets-19790146 82188 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-saras ota-guided-history-food-walking-tour-7/ LOCATION:Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in l ocation)\, 1538 State St\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/taste-of-downtown-sarasota-guid ed-history-food-walking-tour-7/ CATEGORIES:Dining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16624@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T220000Z DTEND:20261030T231500Z SUMMARY:Bats and Birds at Venice Area Audubon Rookery with Family Activit ies! DESCRIPTION:Wildlife activity peaks at dusk at the Venice Area Audubon Ro okery\, the setting for this guided evening observation session. As dayli ght fades\, local naturalists help attendees track the coordinated moveme nts of the rookery’s inhabitants. The program focuses on the ecological &hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bats-and-bir ds-at-venice-area-audubon-rookery-with-family-activities-registration-199 6284390350 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bats-and-birds-at- venice-area-audubon-rookery-with-family-activities/ LOCATION:Venice Audubon Society and Rookery\, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail (turn on Annex Road)\, Venice\, FL 34293 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bats-and-birds-at-venice-area-a udubon-rookery-with-family-activities/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23767@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261030T220000Z DTEND:20261031T000000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-28/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-28/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15623@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:We’\;re Doomed: An Improvised Horror Movie DESCRIPTION:The resident comedy ensemble at Florida Studio Theatre create s a spontaneous slasher film based on audience suggestions in Bowne’s L ab. The performers construct a scary-movie narrative complete with classi c genre tropes\, suspenseful action\, and over-the-top character deaths. Throughout the unscripted&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/ event/were-doomed-an-improvised-horror-movie/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/were-doomed-an-improvised-horro r-movie/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16681@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T040000Z DTEND:20261031T060000Z SUMMARY:South Florida Bulls Football vs. UAB Blazers Football DESCRIPTION:The University of South Florida Bulls face off against the UA B Blazers in an American Athletic Conference showdown at Raymond James St adium. The collegiate matchup tests the Bulls' offensive schemes against a formidable Birmingham defense\, requiring precise execution on the&hell ip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/south-florida-bulls-football-v s-uab-tampa-florida-10-31-2026/event/0D006469DC10DFE3 More: https://lbkne ws.com/culture-key/event/south-florida-bulls-football-vs-uab-blazers-foot ball/ LOCATION:Raymond James Stadium\, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway\, Tampa\, FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/south-florida-bulls-football-vs -uab-blazers-football/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-22686@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:SIESTA KEY SAFE TREATS DESCRIPTION:Children in costume trick-or-treat from storefront to storefr ont during this daytime Halloween alternative. Organized by the Siesta Ke y Chamber of Commerce\, the event enlists local shops and restaurants to hand out candy in a controlled\, pedestrian-friendly environment. Partici pating businesses mark&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cu lture-key/event/siesta-key-safe-treats/ URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/siesta-key-safe-treats/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16497@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T120000Z DTEND:20261101T130000Z SUMMARY:Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and inter vals to improve your strength and conditioning! Price: Free. Tickets: htt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bootcamp-tickets-1999539396160 More: https://lb knews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-9/ LOCATION:Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy)\, 803 North Tam iami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bootcamp-9/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16477@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T130000Z DTEND:20261031T150000Z SUMMARY:Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour) DESCRIPTION:Guides from Ride and Paddle lead this coastal exploration sta rting from the ADA-accessible launch at The Bay Park. The waterborne tour takes participants out into the shallow grass flats and mangrove edges o f Sarasota Bay to observe the local marine&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tou r-tickets-1998617600043 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride- and-paddle-at-the-bay-guided-kayak-tour-10/ LOCATION:Kayak Launch at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota\ , FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ride-and-paddle-at-the-bay-guid ed-kayak-tour-10/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16518@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T130000Z DTEND:20261031T140000Z SUMMARY:Namaste at The Bay Yoga DESCRIPTION:Instructors from regional studios conduct this community yoga practice at the Common Ground area of The Bay Park. The class emphasizes foundational postures\, core stability\, and controlled breathing within a natural outdoor setting. Taking place on the park's designated gatheri ng&hellip\; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namaste-at -the-bay-yoga-tickets-1999540603772 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-8/ LOCATION:Common Ground at The Bay Park\, 1055 Blvd of the Arts\, Sarasota \, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/namaste-at-the-bay-yoga-8/ CATEGORIES:Outdoors &\; Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16651@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T210000Z SUMMARY:38th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival DESCRIPTION:More than one hundred regional and national artists set up ga llery-style tents along West Venice Avenue for this juried outdoor exhibi tion organized by Howard Alan Events. The street closure allows pedestria ns to walk directly among the booths\, which feature original&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/38th-annual-downtown-ven ice-art-festival-tickets-1999716531978 More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/38th-annual-downtown-venice-art-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Venice - W Venice Avenue\, 200-300 W Venice Avenue\, Ve nice\, FL 34285 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/38th-annual-downtown-venice-art -festival/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14312@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T143000Z DTEND:20261031T160000Z SUMMARY:Critique Corner Sessions DESCRIPTION:Local painters\, sculptors\, and mixed-media artists assemble in the studios of ArtCenter Manatee for a structured peer review led by a resident professional instructor. Participants bring in-progress canvas es or completed projects to receive objective\, technical feedback on com position\, chromatic balance\,&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknew s.com/culture-key/event/critique-corner-sessions/ LOCATION:ArtCenter Manatee\, 888 3rd Ave W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/critique-corner-sessions/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14305@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T150000Z DTEND:20261031T160000Z SUMMARY:Highlights Tour DESCRIPTION:A trained docent leads a comprehensive walking tour through t he contemporary galleries of the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted inside the t houghtfully repurposed historic Sarasota High School building\, the excur sion provides necessary context for the museum's rotating exhibitions and modern installations.&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/eve nt/highlights-tour-14/ LOCATION:Sarasota Art Museum\, 1001 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/highlights-tour-14/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16446@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T160000Z DTEND:20261101T030000Z SUMMARY:UTC Fall Carnival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Florida Penguin Productions transforms the grounds of The Mal l at University Town Center into a traditional seasonal fairground. The o utdoor festival features classic midway games\, a variety of amusement ri des\, and a food truck rally serving carnival staples. Designed as&hellip \; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utc-fall-carnival-2 026-tickets-1997774061998 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/utc -fall-carnival-2026-2/ LOCATION:The Mall at University Town Center\, 140 University Town Center Dr\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/utc-fall-carnival-2026-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14750@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T173000Z DTEND:20261031T193000Z SUMMARY:Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue DESCRIPTION:The beloved television retirees get a decidedly adult\, drag- fueled update at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. This touring parody production stages a completely new script that thrusts the Miami roommate s into modern scenarios\, pushing their established personality traits to &hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-girls-the-la ughs-continue/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-girls-the-laughs-continu e/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-23768@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T180000Z DTEND:20261031T200000Z SUMMARY:Sailing DESCRIPTION:Florida Studio Theatre presents Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyon d\, a musical revue staged in the Court Cabaret. The production pays homa ge to the soft\, breezy rock sounds that ruled the radio in the late 1970 s and early 1980s. The ensemble&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/sailing-29/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sailing-29/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16353@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T190000Z DTEND:20261101T020000Z SUMMARY:Sarasota Boos &\; Booze Halloween Bar Crawl: 2nd Annual\, by Bar Crawl USA DESCRIPTION:Costumed revelers make their way through multiple downtown wa tering holes during this themed nightlife circuit. Coordinated by Bar Cra wl USA\, the guided route begins at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill on Main St reet before moving to other participating venues. The ticketed&hellip\; P rice: From $15. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarasota-boos-booze -halloween-bar-crawl-2nd-annual-by-bar-crawl-usa-tickets-1984374423318 Mo re: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sarasota-boos-booze-halloween-b ar-crawl-2nd-annual-by-bar-crawl-usa/ LOCATION:Raffurty's Bar and Grill\, 1888 Main Street\, Sarasota\, FL 3423 6 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/sarasota-boos-booze-halloween-b ar-crawl-2nd-annual-by-bar-crawl-usa/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14860@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T200000Z DTEND:20261031T230000Z SUMMARY:Halloween at The Ringling DESCRIPTION:The grounds and museum facilities at The Ringling welcome fam ilies for an afternoon and evening of seasonal festivities set against Sa rasota Bay. Costumed children and parents traverse the estate to take par t in hands-on art projects\, interactive lawn games\, and&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halloween-at-the-ringling/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halloween-at-the-ringling/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14993@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T220000Z DTEND:20261101T000000Z SUMMARY:Halloween Trick-or-Treat DESCRIPTION:Bradenton’s historic cottage district welcomes evening tric k-or-treaters as the Village of the Arts stages its community-wide holida y walk. Independent gallery proprietors\, working potters\, and neighborh ood residents decorate their verandas and studio gardens\, welcoming fami lies as children make their way from&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https:// lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halloween-trick-or-treat/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halloween-trick-or-treat/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15822@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T220000Z DTEND:20261101T000000Z SUMMARY:VOTA Trick-or-Treat DESCRIPTION:Costumed revelers stroll along the tree-lined avenues of the Village of the Arts as working studios\, commercial bakeries\, and indie galleries open their front porches for their annual holiday celebration. Participating cottages across the Bradenton arts colony distribute candy and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/vot a-trick-or-treat/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/vota-trick-or-treat/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14266@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T221500Z DTEND:20261101T001500Z SUMMARY:Oceanic Evening 2026 DESCRIPTION:The research tanks and exhibit halls of Mote Marine Laborator y & Aquarium provide the backdrop for the institution’s annual signatur e fundraising gala. The black-tie affair brings together philanthropists\ , civic leaders\, and marine biologists to support the laboratory's globa l conservation initiatives&hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key /event/oceanic-evening-2026/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sar asota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/oceanic-evening-2026/ CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14405@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T230000Z DTEND:20261101T010000Z SUMMARY:Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue –\; Ages 18+ DESCRIPTION:An adult-themed drag parody updates the beloved television si tcom characters for the modern era at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. In this touring stage production\, Sophia is out on bail after the DEA u ncovers a drug ring at Shady&hellip\; Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.c om/event/Z7r9jZ1AAv6u7 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden -girls-the-laughs-continue-ages-18/ LOCATION:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall\, 777 N Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\ , FL URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/golden-girls-the-laughs-continu e-ages-18/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14818@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261031T233000Z DTEND:20261101T013000Z SUMMARY:FST Improv Presents: We’\;re Doomed DESCRIPTION:Using a blank stage and no script\, the resident comedy troup e builds a Hollywood blockbuster from scratch in FST Improv Presents: Weâ €™re Doomed. The performers ditch traditional theater equipment\, relying instead on physical acrobatics\, vocal sound effects and quick wit&helli p\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-presents-were- doomed/ LOCATION:Florida Studio Theatre\, 1241 N Palm Ave\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/fst-improv-presents-were-doomed / CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16564@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T010000Z DTEND:20261101T053000Z SUMMARY:“\;Halos &\; Horns”\; HALLOWEEN @Perspective Roofto p DESCRIPTION:The Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar marks the holiday with an an gels-and-demons-themed late-night party. Overlooking the downtown skyline from the eighth floor\, the venue transforms its open-air deck for a hig h-energy Halloween celebration. Guests arrive in costume for an evening o f&hellip\; Price: From $30.52. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halo s-horns-halloween-perspective-rooftop-tickets-2002208304938 More: https:/ /lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halos-horns-halloween-perspective-rooftop/ LOCATION:Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar\, 1255 North Palm Avenue #8th Floor \, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/halos-horns-halloween-perspecti ve-rooftop/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-14861@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270427 SUMMARY:Bayfront Gardens Tour DESCRIPTION:Volunteer docents lead this 90-minute walking tour through th e 66-acre grounds of The Ringling\, focusing on the botanical history and landscape architecture of the estate. The route covers Mable Ringling’ s historic Rose Garden\, established in 1913\, which contains hundreds of &hellip\; More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bayfront-gardens-to ur/ LOCATION:The Ringling\, 5401 Bay Shore Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/bayfront-gardens-tour/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-15481@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Festival of the Skeletons DESCRIPTION:Bradenton’s Village of the Arts transforms its residential streets into a Día de los Muertos celebration for this annual neighborho od-wide event. Dozens of the area’s live-work art studios and galleries open their doors\, displaying community-built altars and towering papier -mâché skeletons&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/cultur e-key/event/festival-of-the-skeletons/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/festival-of-the-skeletons/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16653@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T150000Z DTEND:20261101T220000Z SUMMARY:38th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival DESCRIPTION:More than one hundred regional and national artists set up ga llery-style tents along West Venice Avenue for this juried outdoor exhibi tion organized by Howard Alan Events. The street closure allows pedestria ns to walk directly among the booths\, which feature original&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/38th-annual-downtown-ven ice-art-festival-tickets-1999716733581 More: https://lbknews.com/culture- key/event/38th-annual-downtown-venice-art-festival-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Venice - W Venice Avenue\, 200-300 W Venice Avenue\, Ve nice\, FL 34285 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/38th-annual-downtown-venice-art -festival-2/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-19027@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T160000Z DTEND:20261101T210000Z SUMMARY:Art Walk DESCRIPTION:Florida's largest live-work art community invites the public to explore its vibrant\, residential streets during an evening of open st udios. Located in Bradenton\, the Village of the Arts features dozens of historic bungalows converted into independent galleries\, specialty shops \, and&hellip\; Price: Free. More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/ art-walk-3/ LOCATION:Village of the Arts\, 1227 12th St W\, Bradenton\, FL 34205 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/art-walk-3/ CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16447@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T170000Z DTEND:20261102T020000Z SUMMARY:UTC Fall Carnival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Florida Penguin Productions transforms the grounds of The Mal l at University Town Center into a traditional seasonal fairground. The o utdoor festival features classic midway games\, a variety of amusement ri des\, and a food truck rally serving carnival staples. Designed as&hellip \; Price: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utc-fall-carnival-2 026-tickets-1997774065007 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/utc -fall-carnival-2026-3/ LOCATION:The Mall at University Town Center\, 140 University Town Center Dr\, Sarasota\, FL 34243 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/utc-fall-carnival-2026-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-17371@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T170000Z DTEND:20261101T180000Z SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic! DESCRIPTION:Bookstore1Sarasota hosts a Poetry Open Mic\, offering a welco ming platform for the local spoken word community. The literary event inv ites poets\, writers\, and enthusiasts to share their original work in a supportive\, public setting. Participants can step up to the&hellip\; Pri ce: From $0. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-open-mic-ticket s-1998118275550 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/poetry-open-m ic-2/ LOCATION:Bookstore1Sarasota\, 117 S. Pineapple Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/poetry-open-mic-2/ CATEGORIES:Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mk-16458@lbknews.com DTSTAMP:20261007T080523Z DTSTART:20261101T180000Z DTEND:20261102T000000Z SUMMARY:“\;Best of The Bay”\; Music Fest DESCRIPTION:A curated cross-section of Gulf Coast musicians gathers on th e lawn at The Bay for an outdoor festival highlighting Sarasota’s regio nal music community. Set against the mangrove inlet and the restored shor eline of the 53-acre park\, the multi-act showcase alternates&hellip\; Pr ice: Free. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-of-the-bay-music-fe st-tickets-1996809051626 More: https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/best -of-the-bay-music-fest/ LOCATION:The Bay\, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL 34236 URL:https://lbknews.com/culture-key/event/best-of-the-bay-music-fest/ CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR