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West Tampa attracts young families, next-gen homebuyers
West Tampa, with its historic charm and smaller lots, attracts first-time homebuyers who find prices more affordable than in some of Tampa's trendier neighborhoods. → Read More
‘Claws’ and Carrie Preston promise to heat up Manatee County in season 2
Carrie Preston, who plays Polly on “Claws,” says she loves her character’s bravery and flaws. The second season of TNT show, which is set in Manatee County, will premiere this summer. → Read More
Bullish on West Tampa, investor helps shape its future
West Tampa's rich cultural diversity and historic architecture make it prime real estate for investors poised to get in early on shaping the future of an emerging neighborhood. → Read More
USF hosts New Grounds dance festival in Tampa
Moving Current's New Grounds dance performance has evolved into a 2-day festival at the University of South Florida. → Read More
More private rooms, new main entrance coming soon to St. Joseph's Hospital in West Tampa
St. Joseph's Hospital in West Tampa is undergoing a major expansion that will add more private rooms for patient care and a new main entrance. → Read More
What's for dinner? Exploring West Tampa dining options
West Tampa's foodie scene is changing to reflect the growing diversity of the community and demand for dining options. → Read More
Biggest ArtSlam ever set for Saturday on Old Main Street
Twenty-eight teams of student and professional artists will offer interactive art activities at ArtSlam 2018. The free event is set for Saturday on Old Main Street in Bradenton. → Read More
Tony-winner Melba Moore takes on Billie Holiday at WBTT
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.” Tony Award-winning singer and actor portrays Billie Holiday in the last days of her life. → Read More
SCF Bradenton Symphony celebrates second season with Beethoven’s second symphony
In a concert titled “Twice as Nice,’ the SCF Bradenton Symphony performs Beethoven’s second symphony and two other noted “seconds.” → Read More
Ballet Hispánico presents works by women choreographers
One of America’s most important purveyors of Latin dance, New York-based Ballet Hispanico, comes to town with five performances presented by Sarasota Ballet. → Read More
Midori joins Sarasota Orchestra for salute to Leonard Bernstein
Midori, one of the world’s most acclaimed violinists, is the guest artist for this weekend’s Sarasota Orchestra concert, which includes works by Rossini, Bernstein and Beethoven. → Read More
Gordon Lightfoot brings hit-filled show to Van Wezel
Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will be at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota on Thursday. His concert concentrates on his best known songs, including “If You Could Read My Mind” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” → Read More
The area’s most unusual Mardi Gras celebration set for Saturday in Rubonia
Rubonia Mardi Gras was canceled in 2015 and 2016 because of finances, but now it’s back for the second straight year and as popular as ever. → Read More
10th Street Live (formerly the Hall) in Palmetto hosts weekly country night.
A new weekly country music night starts Thursday at 10th Street live in Palmetto. → Read More
'Hunchback of Notre Dame' makes regional premiere at Manatee Players
The stage version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” makes its regional premiere this week at the Manatee Performing Arts Center. The stage version is more somber than the animated film on which it’s based, and incorporates more elements from the original novel. → Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates celebtrate 50 years in Bradenton with pep rally on Old Main Street
With spring training in Florida under way, the Pittsburgh Pirates host their annual pep rally. → Read More
Barry Manilow comes to Van Wezel in Sarasota with a catalog that includes lots of covers
In honor of Barry Manilow’s appearances at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota, here’s a look at the some of his biggest hits that other people wrote. → Read More
36th Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival set for this weekend
The 36th Cortez Commecial Fishing Festival is set for this weekend. It’s one of the area’s most popular festivals and it’s an important fundraiser for FISH. → Read More
As Sarasota Opera's winter season starts, some tips for the opera novice
Even opera professionals understand that some people are intimidated by opera, but there’s no need to be. Here are some tips to help you get over your apprehension and enjoy your first opera. → Read More
Village of the Arts hosts Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival
The Village of the Arts hosts the first Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar festival Friday and Saturday. → Read More