Fun things to do including holiday light shows, a circus, and Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations this weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton, Dec. 19-21.

Another historic Sarasota venue will host a holiday concert by another Grammy-nominated act this week, as Canadian Brass plays Sarasota Opera House on Tuesday. The brass quintet formed in 1970 (with founding tuba player Chuck Daellenbach still a member) is known for its sense of humor, with the group dressing in black suits with white sneakers.

A holiday season light show, musicals, concerts and more in this week's top arts events in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. for a reason, and this "friendly" coastal city deserves to be added to your trip plans.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection funding will strengthen drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

The Pirates (7-2) stretched their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night on their home court by pulling away from Booker (5-5) in the second half of a 61-48 win. Anthony Bailey, a junior who transferred in from Riverview Sumner, has been a game-changing addition.

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on I-75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 2:55 p.m. Dec. 17, deputies responded to a residence in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run, where they found a man with two gunshot wounds, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Fun things to do including holiday boat and land parades, a Hanukkah celebration and a car show this weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton, Dec. 12-14.

Florida's Shaelyn Band and Sarasota's Music Compound round out the lineup. 9 a.m. Saturday; Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch; $75 advance, $95 day of, $150 reserved seats; lakewoodranchbluesfest.com