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Francesca Ferrari stars in the production of "A Night with Janis Joplin."
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 10, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre takes another piece of Janis Joplin's heart

Director Ben Liebert talks about his efforts to transcend the jukebox musical in "A Night with Janis Joplin."

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The Doo Wop Project brings back the golden era of a capella groups on Thursday, March 12, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • March 10, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 12-18

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Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 10, 2026
Asolo Rep to premiere a circus musical in its 2026-27 season

"The Day the Circus Came to Town" will be one of five mainstage shows in "The Greatest Season on Earth."

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The cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "How I Got Over" raise their hands in praise.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 9, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe sings a hymn of gratitude

Nate Jacobs' theater company educates and inspires with "How I Got Over: A Gospel Revue."

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The AvSky Charters team on the tarmac at Venice Municipal Airport.
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  • March 6, 2026
One of Private Aviation's Most Trusted Names Calls Sarasota County Home

AvSky Charters delivers world-class private travel with roots right here on the Gulf Coast.

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  • March 6, 2026
The Crucible

This 1953 play dramatizing the 1692 Salem witch trials is an allegory for McCarthyism.

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Medallion Home's Kellie Reith (left) and Mark Santiago (right) chat with Judy Athari (center) of Berkshire Hathaway during the 2026 Manatee Realtor Preview event March 5 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2026
Realtors, builders ready for the parade in Lakewood Ranch-area

The Suncoast Builders Association runs its 2026 Parade of Homes from March 7-29.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 4, 2026
One-hit wonders get a second life at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's cabaret show celebrates the most famous musicians you've never heard of.

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Scott Osborne is president of Through Women's Eyes, which is presenting the 27th annual Reel Equals Film Festival.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 3, 2026
Motherhood gets a starring role at the 2026 Reel Equals Film Festival

The fest was previously known as Through Women's Eyes.

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The Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, March 8.
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  • March 3, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 5-11

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Hermitage Artist Retreat names theater award winner
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2026
Hermitage Artist Retreat names theater award winner

The Hermitage Major Theater Award includes a $35,000 cash prize, a residency and a workshop.

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Carla Noack, Brian Wallace, Zach Harris, Sally Wingert and Ashley Raymond star in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "The Unfriend," which runs through March 22 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 2, 2026
Asolo Rep's dark comedy 'The Unfriend' explores the pitfalls of casual invitations

"Dr. Who" writer Steven Moffat's play is having its U.S. premiere in Sarasota.

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Spike the bearded dragon was a popular guest at the 2024 Community Open House.
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  • March 2, 2026
Community open house scheduled

The Town Green will welcome Longboaters with food trucks, bounce houses, community organizations, live music and town staff March 7.

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My best bud ordered her Southside Italian just the other day and let her camera take the first bite.
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  • Emma Burke
  • March 1, 2026
Ditch National Pack Your Lunch Day for a sandwich from a Sarasota deli

These eateries make it nearly impossible for me to brown-bag it like a responsible adult.

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  • February 27, 2026
Program Six – Life and Liberty

A mixed repertory ballet program presented by The Sarasota Ballet and accompanied by live music from the Sarasota Orchestra.

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1
Francesca Ferrari stars in the production of "A Night with Janis Joplin."
  • March 10, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre takes another piece of Janis Joplin's heart
2
The Doo Wop Project brings back the golden era of a capella groups on Thursday, March 12, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • March 10, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 12-18
3
Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein.
  • March 10, 2026
Asolo Rep to premiere a circus musical in its 2026-27 season
4
The cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "How I Got Over" raise their hands in praise.
  • March 9, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe sings a hymn of gratitude
5
Medallion Home's Kellie Reith (left) and Mark Santiago (right) chat with Judy Athari (center) of Berkshire Hathaway during the 2026 Manatee Realtor Preview event March 5 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.
  • March 6, 2026
Realtors, builders ready for the parade in Lakewood Ranch-area

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