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  • November 24, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Greg Campbell, the executive chef and director of operations at the Grove restaurant, doesn't use exact measurements when making his stuffing but rather his eyes to judge proper amount needed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 23, 2021
East Bradenton residents share Thanksgiving stuffing traditions

Thanksgiving tweaks produce stuffing that will be gobbled up.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marijana Dominis and Ricardo Graziano perform in Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs."
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • November 22, 2021
Sarasota Ballet shines day and night

The second program of the season highlights two very different works.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 18, 2021
What’s Cooking on Main?

Two new restaurants are opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and one, Main Street Trattoria, is refreshing its menu with an Argentinian twist.

  • LWR Life
Michael Perrie Jr. plays Buddy Holly in FST's production.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 18, 2021
Remember When Rock Was Young?

The music lives in 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Charles Miano spends hours helping apprentices and artists draw and paint representational art.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2021
Old school artist teaches apprentices classical representational painting

Charles Miano leads a group of apprentices in classical realist art.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 17, 2021
The best Lakewood Ranch spots to pop the bubbly

Champagne and sparkling wines are not just for special occasions. What makes classy bubbly a sip for all seasons? Three Lakewood Ranch experts weigh in.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 18-24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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"Everybody" (Christian Douglass) tries to bring "Stuff" (Dreaa Baudy) on his journey in the Asolo Conservatory production.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 16, 2021
Dying on stage

'Everybody' explains life, death and everything in the FSU/Asolo Acting Conservatory’s imaginative production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jonathan Fleites plays Woof in Asolo Rep's production of "Hair". (Photo by Frank Atura)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 14, 2021
Hair: The evolution of a revolution

'Hair' tracked the social changes of its time. The times are still a-changing. Asolo Rep’s production of the musical is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 12, 2021
Thanksgiving recipes with a side of heart

For the holidays, we all have our some signature dishes that mean more than a full tummy. Local chefs share their most treasured recipes for the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble presents its second concert of the year Thanksgiving weekend, on Nov. 28.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 12, 2021
Wind Ensemble trumpets upcoming concert

The Lakewood Ranch group will perform on Thanksgiving weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 11-17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Donovan Session and Shea Petersen bring Urbanite's "At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen" to life. (Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 6, 2021
What a drag it is not getting old

'At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen' cracks the intersectional code of identity at Urbanite Theatre.

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The Sarasota Orchestra's first performance in the park will be Nov. 21 at G.T. Bray park in Bradenton.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 5, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra plays into power of the parks

When it comes to expanding its reach, what could be better than playing in wide, open spaces free for all?

  • Arts + Culture
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