


Late-night music request by Gilligan’s receives support
By John Morton Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill is a step closer to having the opportunity to host live music as late as 2 a.m. if it chooses. At the Dec. 1 meeting of the Sarasota County Planning Commission, the five members present all voted in favor of supporting owner Scott Smith’s request for a […]


Key Chorale receives $10,000 grant
Key Chorale is pleased to announce a grant from the Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation. “With the support we receive from the Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation, we become all that much closer to our goals. We thank them for helping to be a driving force. We are most grateful for this generosity,” said Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins. […]
Fleetwood Max will headline Crystal Classic
Fleetwood Max, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will once again headline the music lineup at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival. The event is Nov. 11-14, with Fleetwood Max performing on Saturday night, Nov. 12. Here’s the musical lineup: Music schedule:• Nov. 11: Dirty Byrds 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Kettle of […]


Key Chorale show is Oct. 2
The Key Chorale Chamber Singers and the Booker High VPA Choir collaborate with the Artist Series Concerts for a truly unique program in presenting Magnificent Markovs: Artist Series Collaboration on Oct. 2 at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Violin phenom Alexander Markov has wowed audiences playing his gold electric violin in […]
Beach Club remodel begins Sept. 19
The legendary Beach Club in the Siesta Key Village is closing Sept. 19 until likely the first week of October for some substantial remodeling. The management promises several surprises but is not revealing many details, but a new bar and VIP seating appear to be on the list. Located at 5151 Ocean Blvd. the club […]