August 19, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to present concerts to benefit Haiti residents suffering after earthquake and tropical depression" - Sarasota News Leader
https://sarasotanewsleader.com/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-to-present-concerts-to-benefit-haiti-residents-suffering-after-earthquake-and-tropical-depression/

August 13, 2021 "Top 10 arts events for Sarasota Manatee: Aug. 12-18" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Astrid Victoria's Young Artist Program showcase is included
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/08/12/top-10-arts-events-sarasota-manatee-aug-12-18/5483335001/

August 11, 2021 "WBTT Presents the José Ramirez Band" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-presents-the-jose-ramirez-band/

August 9, 2021 "Good Deeds 8.9.2021" - Business Weekly, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/business/2021/08/09/neals-support-day-school-selby-foundation-awards-grant-theater/5483598001/

August 8, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe awards 8 artist scholarships" - Community, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2021/08/08/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-awards-8-artist-scholarships/5484998001/

July 29, 2021 "WBTT Receives Grant for Communications System" - Sarasota Magazine Biz Daily
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2021/07/wbtt-receives-grant-for-communications-system

July 28, 2021 "WBTT Presents Eighth Season of its Young Artist Program" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-presents-eighth-season-of-its-young-artist-program/

July 26, 2021 "WBTT's New Young Artist Program Season Opens with Astrid Victoria" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTTs-New-Young-Artist-Program-Season-Opens-with-Astrid-Victoria-20210726

July 15, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe holding teen performances this weekend" - Emily Kinzer, WWSB ABC 7
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/07/15/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-holding-teen-performances-this-weekend/

July 15, 2021 "NOTES ON THE ARTS - July 15, 2021" - Charlotte Florida Weekly
News brief on WBTT's membership in the National Association of Black Theatre Building Owners is included
https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/notes-on-the-arts-168/

July 11, 2021 "Local artists get a showcase in Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Ariel Blue and Syreeta S. Banks are performing in the festival
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/07/11/local-artists-get-showcase-venice-theatre-summer-cabaret-festival/7839595002/

July 8, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2021-2022 season" - Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-070821/flipbook/2/

July 7, 2021 "WBTT Camp Students Present Musical Performance" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtts-camp-students-present-musical-performance/

June 24, 2021 "Westcoast Theater’s ‘In the Heights’ star worries colorism debate will tarnish film" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Michael Mendez is interviewed
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/24/colorism-debate-tarnishes-westcoast-theatre-in-the-heights-production-westcoast-black-theatre-fla/5310235001/

June 24, 2021 "Opinion: Colorful ‘In the Heights’ attacked for colorism" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/24/opinion-colorful-in-heights-attacked-colorism/5304883001/