Last updated March 17, 2020.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center is canceling all events until May 10th.
Saturday, March 14
- Cause 4 Hope Gala at Michael’s On East Postponed to the fall. Contact 926-6413.
- Banyan Ball at ODA’s Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Canceled.
- Genealogical Society of Sarasota monthly meeting Canceled.
- Architectural Tour: Guy Peterson Walks Lido Shores Postponed. New date TBD.
- Author event with Craig Pittman at Bookstore1 Postponed. New date TBD.
- Florida State Art Battle Postponed. New date TBD.
- Meritage Homes Block Party Postponed. New Date TBD. Sarasota Farmers Market Canceled.
- Inspiring Hope Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Postponed to early 2021.
- Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival at Nathan Benderson Park Event is now a virtual run. Participants may complete on the park’s 5K course any time during the week ending March 22. Participants may still pick up race packets at Fit2Run in The Mall at University Town Center.
- Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Breakfast with the Sharks Canceled.
- Sarasota Farmers Market Canceled.
Sunday, March 15
- Spring Concert, Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Lakewood Ranch Postponed. New date TBD.
- Author event with Pat Averbach at Bookstore1 Postponed. New date TBD.
Monday, March 16
- Nutrition and the Brain with Dr. Uma Naidoo at Brain Health Matters Postponed. New date TBD.
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Studio + Digital Arts Classes at Ringling College of Art and Design Canceled through May 1. Tuition refunds will be processed beginning March 23.
Tuesday, March 17
- FDOT Public Meeting at the Bayfront Community Center Postponed. New date TBD.
Thursday, March 19
- “America” at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Postponed. Tickets will be honored at new date, TBD.
- JoshProvides’ Third Annual Interactive Dinner & Auction Postponed. New date TBD.
- Manatee Tiger Bay Club luncheon Canceled.
Friday, March 20
- Towles Court Artist Colony Third Friday Walk Canceled.
- Animator Ron Campbell at Kennedy Studios through March 22 Postponed. New date TBD.
- Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting Postponed. New date TBD.
- Party on the Pass at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Postponed. New date TBD.
Saturday, March 21
- Itzhak Perlman in Recital with Pianist Rohan de Silva at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Rescheduled to Monday, March 8, 2021. Current tickets will be valid on that date. For an account credit or refund, contact original point of purchase.
- HospitaBull 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Postponed. New date TBD.
- Avant Garde: Game on at Ringling College of Art and Design Postponed to the fall.
- Sarasota Farmers Market Canceled.
- Manatee Pride Fest. Rescheduled for May 23, 2020
Tuesday, March 24
- Lecture: Completing Paul Rudolph’s “Hidden” Fullam Residence at Ringling College of Art + Design Postponed. New date TBD.
Wednesday, March 25
- Pianist Inna Faliks’ concert at Church of the Redeemer Canceled.
- Women’s Resource Center Financial Sector “Career Connections” Event Canceled.
Thursday, March 26
- Happy Hearts Under the Big Top (JFCS of the Suncoast) Postponed. New date TBD.
- Women’s Passover Celebration — 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage at Michael’s On East Canceled.
- Sarasota County Aging Network meeting at Encompass Health Canceled.
- Campus Conversation at New College. Postponed.
Friday, March 27
- SMH: Women & Medicine at Michael’s On East Postponed to March 26, 2021.
- Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash at Venice Airport Festival Grounds through March 28 Postponed. New date TBD.
- Sarasota Film Festival through April 5 Postponed. New date TBD.
- Sarasota Ballet’s “Romeo and Juliet” at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Canceled.
- Asian Film Series “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” at New College. Postponed.
Saturday, March 28
- Kaleidoscope of Creativity 2020 at Michael’s On East Canceled.
- ArtCenter Manatee — SNATCH IT! Art & More for Grabs! Postponed. New Date TBD.
Sunday, March 29
- Jaco’s vs. Parkinson’s Fundraising Event Postponed to the fall.
Monday, March 30
- Sarasota Magazine’s Best of Sarasota Party at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Postponed to the fall. All tickets will be fully refunded.
- Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “April Fools Fete” Postponed to May 18.
Tuesday, March 31
- “Short Stuff” at The Senior Friendship Center through April 3 Postponed. New date TBD.
- Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon at Sarasota Yacht Club Postponed. New date TBD.
Wednesday, April 1
- Word in Action! Series at New College, Postponed.
Thursday, April 2
- Florida Winefest & Auction through April 6 Postponed to Oct. 29 to Nov. 2.
Friday, April 3
- Author event with Pat Averbach at Bookstore1 Postponed. New date TBD.
- SPARCCle in the City: 40th Anniversary Ruby Celebration at The Westin Canceled.
Saturday, April 4
- Sarasota World Dance Festival Postponed. New date TBD.
Thursday, April 9
- FDOT Public Kickoff Meeting at the Realtor Association of Sarasota/Manatee Postponed. New date TBD.
Saturday, April 11
- Siesta Key Egg Hunt and Children’s Easter Party at Turtle Beach Canceled.
Wednesday, April 15
- PMP Alumni Performances through April 19 Postponed. New date TBD.
Friday, April 24
- “Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start” Luncheon at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Canceled.
Saturday, May 9
- Healthy Start Sarasota Community Baby Shower Postponed. New date TBD.
Other Closings/Cancellations
- Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is closed until April 2.
- Manatee County athletic events are canceled until March 23.
- Christ Church of Longboat Key has canceled all physical service at the building until further notice. View live broadcasts of the 10 a.m. Sunday service at bit.ly/cclbksermons.
- All forthcoming MLB spring training games will be canceled, and the start of the regular season will be delayed by at least two weeks (scheduled for March 26).
- Lido Beach Resort has canceled live entertainment for the month of March.
- Zota Beach Resort has canceled live entertainment for the month of March.
- Sandcastle Resorts has canceled live entertainment for the month of March.
- Long boat Key Resort has canceled live entertainment for the month of March, including all golf events, tennis events.
- All programs, events, performances and guided tours at The Ringling are canceled through April 6. Tickets to the museums and the first floor of the Ca’ d’ Zan are only available prior to arrival.
- Sarasota Opera has suspended all performances. More information available on their website.
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is closed until further notice
- The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College will be closed until further notice.
- Siesta Key Rum closes its tasting room starting March 16 until further notice.
- The Players Centre for Performing Arts cancels all shows through April 18.
- The Yoga Shack closed its Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch locations through March 31.
- Florida Studio Theatre is closed until further notice. Ticketholders for canceled performances are encouraged to donate their tickets as tax-deductible donations back to FST to help support the organization through the imminent financial impact of these forced closures. Patrons may also transfer tickets to future FST seasons.
- Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s runs and sponsors are canceled until further notice.
- McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre is closed until further notice.