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A crowd scene of Cypriot art acquired by John Ringling in 1928 is the centerpiece of the new Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • November 18, 2025
John Ringling's Cypriot treasures get a permanent gallery for the first time

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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The cast of Florida Studio Theatre's "Lucky Stiff" includes (clockwise from top) Laura Yen Solito, Scott Cote, Barrett Riggins and Amanda Rose.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • November 17, 2025
'Lucky Stiff' makes a winning bet on comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

A luckless nephew goes for broke in Vegas with a death-defying scheme to save his inheritance.

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Morgan Bettes Angell and the company she founded, Independent Jones, has helped put on the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 17, 2025
Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

  • East County
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  • November 14, 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance celebrates its 20th Mainstage Season

This milestone year reflects on the powerful creative relationships that have shaped Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD).

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Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend 2025 kicks off with a party at the Umbrella House, designed by Paul Rudolph in 1953 for Philip Hiss. Both were members of the Sarasota School of Architecture.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 12, 2025
Architecture Sarasota makes a MODest proposal

Learn about signature Sarasota buildings and have fun along the way during Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend.

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Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

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

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Daredevil clown Johnny Rockett, the Grinch and superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda pose in front of Wonderland's new tent near UTC.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 11, 2025
Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

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Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key is hosting a free seminar on antisemitism on Nov. 16. Registration is required.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • November 10, 2025
Temple to host community seminar on combating antisemitism

Seminar leaders hope to empower Temple Beth Israel community members to support their neighbors.

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Root & Seed displays seasonal deliciousness that is all gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • November 9, 2025
Give me pumpkin over peppermint, please

Halloween's over, but it's still pumpkin season until Thanksgiving if you ask me.

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Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • November 8, 2025
Maestro takes Sarasota Orchestra to new heights in debut Masterworks concert

Giancarlo Guerrero delivers a performance full of promise for the future and unmatched partnership with the orchestra.

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Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein and Michael Saunders, founder and CEO of her eponymous real estate firm, at the Hulaween gala in New York City on Oct. 24.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 8, 2025
Asolo Rep costume shop wins second at Bette Midler's Hulaween

A Sarasota team dressed by Asolo Repertory Theatre won second place in the costume contest at Bette Midler's annual fundraiser for the New York Restoration Project.

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Crowds enjoyed the slightly cooler autumnal weather while strolling around St. Armands Circle for the fine art festival on Oct. 18-19.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • November 7, 2025
Check out free St. Armands art fest this weekend

Admission is free to this annual art show, which will feature mixed-media artists, painters and more.

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Jon Joseph Gentry and Tyler Gevas star in "Monsters of the American Cinema," which runs through Dec. 7 at Urbanite Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 6, 2025
Urbanite Theatre delivers a thrilling monster mash with cinematic timing

In "Monsters of the American Cinema," the scary creatures aren't only on the screen.

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Arrive early and stay late to avoid parade congestion at UTC
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 6, 2025
Arrive early and stay late to avoid parade congestion at UTC

The Santa's Grand Arrival Parade on Nov. 8 is sure to attract more than 15,000 spectators in Sarasota.

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The renovation has altered features including the walls, carpet and floors.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 5, 2025
Michael's On East renovations offer a new theme

The Sarasota restaurant's new design aims to evoke the golden age of supper clubs.

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