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Newtown Alive Tour

Departure Site: Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, 34236
Tuesday, May 27 • 10 am-12 pm (Please arrive by 9:45 am for a 10 am departure.)
Fee: $30 per person. OLLI Gold or Silver membership required.
Limited availability. Pre-registration required. No on-site registration.

Join us for a guided, interactive tour showcasing the history of Sarasota’s earliest African-American pioneers and one of its oldest neighborhoods. Travel the same route they took to integrate the world’s most beautiful beaches. Meet local trailblazers and enjoy music and songs. An uplifting journey awaits you!

Note: This tour takes place on an air-conditioned bus.

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Sarasota City Sightseeing

Departure Site: Discover Sarasota Tours • 1826 4^th St., 34236
Thursday, May 29 • 10-11:30 am (Please arrive by 9:45 am for a 10 am departure.)
Fee: $30 per person. OLLI Gold or Silver membership required.
Limited availability. Pre-registration required. No on-site registration.

On this air-conditioned 90-minute trolley tour, meander through Sarasota’s historic downtown neighborhoods of Gillespie Park, Burns Court, Indian Beach, and the Rosemary Design District while visiting historic spots and hearing stories about the Ringling family, Bertha Palmer, John Hamilton Gillespie, and many more founders and influencers.  

You will learn about the many attractions and things to do as well as restaurants and shopping. See our world-class artistic and cultural organizations: The Ringling Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design, Asolo Theater, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Selby Gardens, Sarasota Opera House, Art Center Sarasota, and Sarasota Symphony Orchestra.

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Save Our Seabirds

Guided tour with Amber Paffenroth
Meeting location: Save Our Seabirds •1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, 34236
Monday, June 2 • 10 am-12 pm
Free to OLLI Gold and Silver members and the General Public.  Suggested donation: $5 paid on-site.

Learn about native Florida birds at Save Our Seabirds. This guided tour takes you through the Wild Bird Learning Center, a living museum where rescued birds become ambassadors for avian conservation. As a Gold-Certified Ethical Ecotourism site, Save our Seabirds is committed to sustainability and education. Join tour guide Amber Paffenroth, for an unforgettable journey into the lives of Florida’s wild birds and discover the importance of protecting these remarkable creatures.

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Sarasota Art Museum Tour

Judy Levine
Ringling College Museum Campus
Tuesday, June 17 • 11 am-12 pm
Free: OLLI Gold and Silver Members only. Pre-registration required.

There’s a lot to see at the Sarasota Art Museum, and during this guided tour you will have an opportunity to explore new exhibitions from Jillian Mayer: Slumpies; Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press; and Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old. We invite you to enjoy the art of learning.  

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Host: Nate Jacobs, Founder and Artistic Director WBTT
Meeting location: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe • 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 34236
Tuesday, June 24 • 10-11:30 am
Fee: $20 per person. OLLI Gold or Silver membership required. Pre-registration required. No on-site registration.

Join us for a tour and discussion at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT), the only Black theatre on Florida’s west coast. WBTT is proud to celebrate its 25^th year of providing exciting year-round entertainment on its performing arts campus.

This campus tour will take place during WBTT’s “Stage of Discovery” summer theatre intensive program for youth ages 11 to 18. You will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of students as they rehearse. Additionally, you’ll hear from Nate Jacobs, the founder of WBTT, who will share the theatre’s history and provide insights into its upcoming shows and programs.

Nate Jacobs is the founder and artistic director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. A graduate of Florida A&M University, Nate has written, composed, directed, and performed in many shows as an actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. He trains and mentors youth in the performing arts through programs such as Stage of Discovery, WBTT’s summer musical theatre intensive program. Nate has received many awards locally and nationally for his work in the theatre.

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The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Meeting location: 201 10^th St. W., Bradenton, 34205
Friday, June 27 • 1-3 pm       
Fee: $10 per person. OLLI Gold or Silver membership required. Pre-registration required. No on-site registration.

Here’s an opportunity to indulge your love of science and nature. Our summer adventure leads to Bradenton for a guided tour of The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Explore fascinating exhibits featuring unique specimens, historic artifacts, and lifelike dioramas of native wildlife and early peoples. From ancient fossils to modern science, this Museum offers a captivating journey through time. Save the date, and join us for the joy of learning!

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