Author: Andrea Martone

Andrea Martone is a former Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Sarasota Observer Newspaper Group, as well as a former Editor-in-Chief of a Long Island (New York) newspaper chain. She moved to Sarasota 14 years ago after working as an executive in NYC in public relations and marketing. She currently is a Public relations & marketing consultant and President of Insightful PR. She lives and breathes all things art, culture, music food and wine and is proud to be the Executive Editor of Sarasota Events Calendar.

Get Ready to Groove: Soul Crooners Bring 70s Vibes to Life!

Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition celebrates the vibrant soul music of the 1970s

Anchoring Our Past: Preserving Maritime Heritage for Future Generations

Their mission? Educate. Advocate. Support….and preserve our illustrious maritime history.

Sarasota’s Inaugural Living Arts Festival Unites Creativity and Community

Tampa Bay 10 TV Great Day Live showcased Jeffery Kin this morning on their show, and he discusses the inaugural weeklong celebration of the Living Arts Festival in Sarasota.

Frights, Delights, and Halloween Night!

Halloween is a thrilling celebration filled with creativity and excitement. From dressing up in imaginative costumes to decorating homes with spooky themes, it invites everyone to embrace their playful side. Trick-or-treating brings communities together, while haunted houses and eerie stories add an adrenaline rush, making Halloween a beloved holiday for all ages.

“Off the Charts” a Musical Time Machine

Off the Charts showcases top Billboard Hot 100 hits of pop music spanning the late 50’s through the 90’s.

Siesta Beach Reopens and Rises Stronger After Hurricane Milton!

All was well in the world as hundreds enjoyed their weekend at one of the country’s best beach.

Experience the Enchantment of Purple at the Orchid Show!

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE! features a breathtaking display of purple orchids at Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota’s First “Living Arts Festival” to Debut November 10 -17

Five main events include a diverse range of artistic expressions, focusing primarily on performing arts, while also incorporating visual arts and other cultural programming throughout the region, including nearby cities like Venice and Englewood.

Heroes and Hostages: Special Program at Players Centre Sept.29

Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) will present a special program to commemorate the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel.

From Beach Trash to Treasure: Transforming Litter into Solutions!

A Conscious Beach Clean Up is the motto for “Bettering Beaches,” a nonprofit here in Sarasota who volunteer to clean litter on Siesta Key, Lido Beach and Turtle Beach.