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Downtown St. Pete

As the saying goes, we live where other people vacation. Florida is home to some of the most revered destinations in the U.S., providing a cornucopia of staycation options just a short drive from …

Weekend Sounds: July 26-28

BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …

Interview: The Head and the Heart

The Head and The Heart’s Jonathan Russell still isn’t always sure how the songs from the band’s latest album, “Every Shade of Blue,” are going over in concert.

Manatee County real estate prices have soared into the Sarasota and Pinellas realm in recent years. Anna Maria Island is no longer flying beneath the radar of national destinations …

Weekend Sounds: July 19-21

It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …

Theater Review: The Figs

On Friday, American Stage presented the world premiere of Doug Robinson’s The Figs , which had a staged reading during the company’s 2023 Lift Every Voice New Play …

Interview: Lake Street Dive

At a time when division is high and negativity seems to be infesting every corner of people’s day-to-day, Lake Street Dive have instead chosen to go down a path of positivity. That’s …

Duane Betts: Wild & Precious Life

Any given night in the Sarasota/Bradenton music scene might provide the opportunity to hear some distant vibration of The Allman Brothers Band. Even after all these years, side men from various …

Christmas in July Comes to VOTA Saturday

 It's the most wonderful time of the summer! Cool off and celebrate some holiday cheer as Christmas in July comes to the Village of the Arts this Saturday.  Bring the kids for some …

Weekend Sounds: July 12-14

It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …

Interview: Slash

B.B. King. That is who kicked off a lifelong love of the blues for Slash, best known as the lead guitarist for Gun N’ Roses. His passion for blues has led the Brit-born Rock & Hall of …

Weekend Sounds: July 5-7

It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …

Interview: New Kids on the Block

When New Kids On The Block reunited in 2007, it was fair to wonder if the boy band would have more than just a brief second chapter. After all, it had been 13-plus years since the five vocalists …

Manatee County Celebrates Independence Day

Bradenton Alive’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 3 p.m. with live music, food vendors, merchants, and a Jeep meet along the Bradenton Riverwalk. Live music …

Fireworks and Live Music at Benderson Park July 3

On July 3, Nathan Benderson Park will host a festive celebration honoring America at the annual NBP Fireworks on the Lake. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, live music, family …

Movie Review: Tuesday

I’ve watched so many movies that if I tried to give you a ballpark number you would quite possibly think I’ve either spent too much of my life in front of screens or I don’t sleep …

Weekend Sounds: June 28-30

It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …

The City of Bradenton is partnering with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders for what we hope will become an Independence Day staple: the Bradenton Baseball Mayor’s …

Interview: The Doobie Brothers

The name the Doobie Brothers conjures images of denim, leather, rock and roll, and bikers. It’s an image that’s been attached to the band during a half-century in which they’ve …

Urbanite Announces Season 11 Schedule

On the heels of a remarkably successful tenth season, Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota announced its upcoming season. The black box theater's eleventh season will include its …

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