SARASOTA, FL - February 13, 2026—Ring Sarasota invites audiences to come aboard for Ocean Vibes: Cruisin’ with Ring Sarasota, an exciting handbell season inspired by the spirit of travel and adventure. Known worldwide as a destination for vacationers and seasonal visitors, Florida provides the perfect backdrop for this season that celebrates movement, connection, and music shared across communities.

This season’s excursion calls you to Sail Away, dance the Blue Tango, and raise a glass in Margaritaville, along with many more adventures. With over 200 bells ringing across the seas, each stop on this musical voyage promises excitement all along the journey.

From Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Bradenton to Port Charlotte and Lake City, Ocean Vibes evokes the feeling of Florida life, where travel and gathering (and cruises!) are part of everyday culture. Ring Sarasota is excited to voyage from community to community, inviting listeners to experience the journey alongside them.

For concert details and tickets, visit RingSarasota.org

Sunday, March 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Gulf Cove United Methodist Church — Port Charlotte

$10 tickets available through the church

Sunday, March 15 | 4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church — Sarasota

$20 general admission | Students free (Tickets through Ring Sarasota — online and paper)

Sunday, March 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Peace Presbyterian Church — Lakewood Ranch

$15 tickets available through the church

Friday, March 27 | 7:30 p.m.

Community Concerts of Lake City

Levy Performing Arts Center — Lake City

$30 tickets through Community Concerts of Lake City

Sunday, April 12 | 3:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church — Bradenton

$15 tickets available through the church

About Ring Sarasota: 
As the area’s premier handbell ensemble, Ring Sarasota’s spirited musicians captivate audiences of all ages with a unique combination of entertainment, education, and community engagement. Dedicated to enhancing handbell ringing as an art form, the Sarasota‐based group under the direction of former Navy bandleader Rick Holdsworth showcases over 200 individual handbells and handchimes rung by a large ensemble of ringers to create a symphony of sound with special effects mimicking the piccolo, percussion, trombone, and even the Tibetan singing bowl! Ring Sarasota attracts member ringers from as far north as Tampa Bay and as far south as Fort Myers.