Regardless if you're looking to buy or just admire art, it's always nice to go downtown and attend the annual Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival. Hosted by the The Humane Society of Sarasota County, this year's event features works by more than 130 local, regional and national artisans. There will be paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, metalwork, graphics, woodworking and more. Plus, all the artisans are present at the event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; downtown Sarasota on Gulfstream between Cocoanut Ave. and McAnsh Square; 941-487-8061; paragonartevents.com
