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Arts and culture opportunities in Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton include art centers that offer lectures, workshops and exhibits. Art galleries showcase local artists’ tropically themed works. Get funky in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts, which serves as a pastel-hued artists-in-residence community. And just down the road in Sarasota is the world-famous Ringling Museum of Art.
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Anna Maria Art League

5312 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, FL 34217

941-778-2099 | Website

Offering a wide range of classes and workshops for all ages. Monthly art exhibits display local and regional art. Two fine arts and crafts ... More details and amenities >>


Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra

P.O. Box 1213 Holmes Beach, FL 34217

941-795-2370 | Website

Presenting four classical music concerts from Nov. - March. Visit their website for dates, times, concert location and program listings. Tickets ... More details and amenities >>


ArtCenter Manatee

209 Ninth St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205

941-746-2862 | Website

ArtCenter Manatee hosts monthly exhibitions featuring artwork of local, state and national artists. The Artists' Market has unique and original ... More details and amenities >>


Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island

Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island

5314 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217

941-778-6694 | Website

Formed in 1988, the  Artists Guild sponsors an art gallery showing 70+ artists' work  (paintings, prints, fine crafts, photography, ... More details and amenities >>


Asolo Repertory Theatre

5555 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34243

941-351-8000 | 800-361-8388 | Website

From Nov-July, the professional Asolo Rep actors and designers present a unique rotating repertory of classics and recent Broadway hits in the ... More details and amenities >>


Family Heritage House Museum

Family Heritage House Museum

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL 34207

941-752-5319 | Website

The museum houses artifacts, literature and other resources about the history and cultural achievements of African Americans. It is a research ... More details and amenities >>


Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

25 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-5454 | 800-652-0920 | Website

Offering a complete evening out. The tiered arrangement of swivel seats in the theater offers the optimum in both viewing and dining. Cocktails, wine ... More details and amenities >>


Island Gallery West

Island Gallery West

5368 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217

941-778-6648 | Website

A co-op of approximately 30 local artists offering a wide range of original fine art and scheduled demonstrations in season. Open daily 10-5 except ... More details and amenities >>


Island Players

Corner of Pine and Gulf Drive Anna Maria, FL 34216

941-778-5755 | Website

In their 62nd season, this renovated community theater has performances from Oct. - ... More details and amenities >>


John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243

941-359-5700 | Website

The Ringling estate includes the Ca' d’Zan mansion, beautiful grounds & gardens, two Circus Museums including the Tibbals Learning ... More details and amenities >>


Lakewood Ranch Cinemas

10715 Rodeo Drive Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-955-3456 | Website

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Longboat Key Center for the Arts

6860 Longboat Dr. S. Longboat Key, FL 34228

941-383-2345 | Website

Division of Ringling College of Art & Design. Focusing on arts, culture, creativity & community. Classes, workshops, lectures, retreats, ... More details and amenities >>


Manatee Players

102 Old Main St. Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-5875 | Website

National Award-Winning Community Theatre. Over 60 seasons of presenting live theater in Bradenton. Open year-round. Visit their website for ... More details and amenities >>


Powel Crosley Estate

Powel Crosley Estate

8374 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243

941-722-3244 | Website

This fantastic 1920s era mansion features the graceful styling and architecture of a bygone era, yet has all the modern amenities for a successful ... More details and amenities >>


Realize Bradenton

Realize Bradenton

1001 Manatee Ave West Bradenton, FL 34205

941-350-8563 | Website

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Sarasota Ballet of Florida

5555 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34243

941-359-0099 | 800-361-8388 | Website

Iain Webb, Artistic Director, presents Sarasota Ballet's 20th season with productions of Allegro Brillante, The Two Pigeons, The Nutcracker, ... More details and amenities >>


Sarasota Film Festival

332 Cocoanut Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-9514 | Website

Explore the brightest new stars of independent film. They have 11 days of film screenings, premieres, conversations and parties with ... More details and amenities >>


Sarasota Opera

61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-8450 | 888-673-7212 | Website

. Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival returns Feb 5 - Mar 19 with La Boheme, Don Giovanni Feb 12- Mar 18, I Lombardi Feb 26 - Mar20 and The ... More details and amenities >>


Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra

709 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-4252 | 866-508-0611 | Website

Named the top performing arts organization in the state for six years, the Sarasota Orchestra presents more than 100 chamber and orchestral ... More details and amenities >>


Solomon's Castle - The Boat in the Moat

4533 Solomon Rd. Ona, FL 33865

863-494-6077 | Website

Artist's castle, restaurant, gift shop and nature trails provide a relaxing day of humorous ... More details and amenities >>


Studio

10101 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria, FL 34216

941-778-1906 | Website

The Studio at Gulf and Pine is an art gallery and theater providing educational and cultural events. It is designed with state of the art ... More details and amenities >>


University of Miami Language School

5500 - 34th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34210

941-753-9957 | Website

Offering an intensive English program for students from 12 years of age through adults. Also offering TOEFL and SAT prep classes and private ... More details and amenities >>


Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

777 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-3368 | 800-826-9303 | Website

Top national and international performances of Broadway musicals, songs, dances and world-class ... More details and amenities >>


Village of the Arts - An Artist Community

Village of the Arts - An Artist Community

1303 13th Avenue W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-747-8056 | Website

Located a few blocks south of downtown Bradenton. Art walks first Friday and Saturday of each month. Pick up Artwalk guide in the Village for more ... More details and amenities >>

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