WWSB ABC7 Hosts 15th Annual Halloween Contests
The Sarasota station celebrates the holiday with costume and door decorating competitions for staff.
Sarasota Entertainment News
This page covers cultural happenings, the arts, media industry trends and live performances. Reporting focuses on both local cultural events and the business side of the entertainment sector.
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Justin Gomlak Greer Guest Hosts Suncoast View
The Van Wezel director brought his extensive Broadway background to the Sarasota talk show.
Arts and Theater
Live Poll
Do you believe local arts productions are essential for your community?
Sarasota Opera to Open Season With Hansel and Gretel
The production begins on October 31, 2026, featuring a collaborative performance by local arts organizations.
Film
Live Poll
Will specialized hand-drawn animation degrees remain highly relevant for careers in the animation industry by 2028?
Ringling College Will Launch 2D Animation Degree
The Sarasota institution plans to begin a new hand-drawn animation major starting in the fall of 2027.
Music
Live Poll
Is it a good idea to buy concert tickets before the full lineup is confirmed?
Cheap Trick to Cancel All 2027 Concert Tour Dates
The rock band will no longer headline the upcoming 29th annual Thunder by the Bay festival in Sarasota.
Books
Live Poll
Do you believe classic book series should be continued by new authors to maintain their legacy?
Eric Sobol Released New Encyclopedia Brown Book
The author has revived the classic mystery series to honor his late father, Donald J. Sobol.
Regular subjects here include live event production, film and theater openings, media trends and the regional arts scene. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal festivals and venue programming shifts drive the volume of coverage throughout the year. Demand for venues and tickets remains the primary factor influencing how the sector grows and changes.