Daily Briefing: How Sarasota’s arts scene defies a national theater crisis

Dozens of American theaters have made drastic cuts or closed in recent months, but Sarasota area arts groups are growing amid a national crisis Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Aug 21 2023 [How Sarasota’s arts scene defies a national theater crisis]( [Projection designer Aaron Rhyne makes flowers bloom on the walls of the FSU Center for the Performing Arts where Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting an outdoor production of “Camelot.”]( Dozens of American theaters have made drastic cuts or closed in recent months, but Sarasota area arts groups are growing amid a national crisis [READ MORE]( [Four candidates vying for the Manatee County administrator job interviewed for the position this week. Commissioners are expected to cast a final vote on Tuesday.]( [Final vote to hire a new Manatee County administrator set for Tuesday]( Four finalists hoping to earn a job as Manatee County's next administrator interviewed for the position. [READ MORE]( [Original Cuban Sandwich at Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota photographed July 30, 2023.]( [Best restaurants for delicious Cuban sandwiches in all of Florida]( To discover the restaurants offering the most delectable Cuban sandwiches, explore the selections from our Florida dining team. [READ MORE]( [Pura Vida's menu includes salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches and all-day breakfast, as well as juices, smoothies, coffees and teas.]( [Miami-based restaurant to open new Sarasota-Manatee location]( It will be the first Sarasota area location for the restaurant, which offers salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, all-day breakfast and more. [READ MORE]( [Port Charlotte Pirates' running back Edd Guerrier gets a few tough yards before being tackled down by the Braden River Pirates at the Pirates Stadium, Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2022, in east Bradenton.]( [2023 High school football team previews: Class 3 Suburban-District 13]( A look at the Braden River High, Port Charlotte High, Parrish Community High and Southeast High football teams [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [New College closes some dorms, sends students to bayfront hotel]( The school will completely close some housing "out of an abundance of caution." [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Sarasota's best Cuban sandwich restaurants: Where to go, what to order]( Are you craving a deliciously authentic Cuban sandwich, perhaps paired with Cuban chicken and yellow rice? Check ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Sarasota Schools suspends strategic plan, announces staff realignment]( The board voted 5-0 to suspend the district's strategic plan so Superintendent Terry Connor and his staff can spend ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Miami-based restaurant to open new Sarasota-Manatee location]( It will be the first Sarasota area location for the restaurant, which offers salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [More Aldi grocery stores coming to Sarasota-Manatee]( The growing German supermarket chain has continued to expand its footprint in the Southwest Florida region over the ... [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](