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The Broadway revival of Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall April 10-11.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Walkers head out on the walk in 2025.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 1, 2026
Teams prepare for April 11 Walk to Defeat ALS

Last year, the annual walk raised $92,318 in support of resources and research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

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Rachel Moulton stars in Florida Studio Theatre's time-travel tale, "Birthday Candles," which runs through May 17 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
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  • March 31, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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The Easter Bunny offers encouragement to the families joining the egg hunt at Longboat Key Club Resort.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • March 31, 2026
Hop to it this Easter weekend on Longboat Key

From Easter services to egg hunts, check out these Longboat Key events happening next weekend.

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Gary Love of Gary Love Photography shows an art festival-goer how the various places the light hits the shell-covered beach give the up-close image depth. He was one of several new artists featured at the Feb. 21-22 art festival on Longboat Key.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • March 26, 2026
Art show upcoming this weekend

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts returns to the Town Center Green this weekend.

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Rod Brogan and Rachel Moulton star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Birthday Candles."
  • April 10, 2026
Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'
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Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill is at 1525 Fourth St., Suite C, in Sarasota.
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This year the Sarasota Opera House is turning 100. To celebrate, the Sarasota Opera is holding a special concert and dinner on April 11.
  • April 8, 2026
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The original Owen's Fish Camp in Burns Court defines the quintessential "cottage."
  • April 8, 2026
Local cottage-core cafes offer a cozy escape

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