Arts

The developer planning to raze the buildings for a new tower has said the project was meant to underscore local artistic talent. But many artists see it differently.

From "Folklore" to "Tortured Poets," USF students can take a classical look at Taylor Swift's lyrics. "Florida Matters Live & Local" signs up for a closer look.

Polk County recently rejected a planned truck refueling stop near a key wildlife corridor crossing over Interstate 4. It's a pretty big deal for animal and environmental advocates.

Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."

It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," visual artist John Gascot spoke on the county defunding Creative Pinellas, the significance of grants to artists and more.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local" with guest host Cathy Carter, changes to the Endangered Species Act, the enduring wit of Mark Twain, massive soaring artwork and a dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors.

Fleming describes the concert program as “this theme of nature as both our inspiration and our victim.”

With guest host Cathy Carter at the mic, "Live & Local" dives into the master plan of the Sarasota campus, plus segments on the Spacecoast, sobriety and punk rock.

The musical tells the story of five college students on a spring break that goes terribly wrong.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," host Matthew Peddie drives us through the costs of auto insurance in Florida, concerns for the Caribbean and the joys of storytelling.

A Sarasota theater is turning fear into art. "Voces de Inmigración 2," produced by CreArte Latino Cultural Center, brings to the stage the real stories of immigrants on Florida’s Suncoast — parents fearing family separation, teachers navigating censorship, workers confronting discrimination.