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The late Mary Jo Reston (right) with Mercedita O’Connor in 2017.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2025
FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

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Casey Wortmann and Dekyi Rongé star in Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten," which runs from March 21 through April 27.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

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Myakka City's Dagmar Beavers was proud of her life as a musician and circus performer.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2025
Dag Fest aims to preserve the memory of entertainer Dagmar Beavers

The March 22 concert will be held at the Myakka City home of the late circus performer and singer.

  • East County
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Jeremy Carter, Tony Monaco and Thomas Carabasi
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 12, 2025
Sarasota Jazz Festival stays indoors for its 45th anniversary edition

The fest returns to the Municipal Auditorium with an all-star lineup of musicians and vocalists.

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Salads, bowls and wraps are on the menu at Flower Child.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 11, 2025
National healthy restaurant to make Florida debut in Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child offers a menu filled with fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins.

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The Broadway hit "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from March 18-23.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 13-19

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Rider Mia Bagnato clears the new sandcastle jump at TerraNova Equestrian Center. TerraNova hosts the Split Rock Jumping Series Finale March 15 in Myakka City.
  • By Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2025
Top jumpers come to TerraNova Equestrian Center for Split Rock Finale

The Myakka City facility continues to grow in reputation in equestrian sports.

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Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, led by Robert Vodnoy, will perform "Anne Frank's Tree" on March 21, accompanied by violin soloist George Maxman.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 11, 2025
'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

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The new Welcome Center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was designed by OLIN.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2025
Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens

The Philadelphia design firm OLIN is the 2025 winner of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

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Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • March 9, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'

Every section and nearly every principal was highlighted in Holst's ode to seven planets.

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Jade Garden has takeout and delivery. But with entrees this packed with flavor, who even misses dining in?
    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • March 9, 2025
Wok this way: The best Chinese takeout in town

These Sarasota eateries get high marks for rice, spice and everything nice.

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Members of Sarasota's Petticoat Painters whose works will be exhibited at Sarasota City Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2025
Petticoat Painters exhibit debuts March 17

Works of the all-female group of artists will be on display at the Sarasota City Hall atrium.

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Gabriell Salgado, Zuleyma Guevara and Jenyvette Vega star in Asolo Rep's "Anna in the Tropics," which runs through March 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 6, 2025
Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

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Robert Rauschenberg's "Preview," from the "Hoarfrosts Editions," 1974.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 5, 2025
The Ringling honors Rauschenberg on the 100th anniversary of his birth

It joins museums around the world in celebrating the revolutionary artist, who spent the last half of his life in Florida.

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"Five Guys Named Moe" runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

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The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • December 12, 2025
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Many holiday events took place the first weekend of December, but there are still plenty of opportunities for festive fun to have on the keys.
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A Kwanzaa display rests on the table during the event.
  • December 11, 2025
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The moon rises as German and English troops gather together in "No Man's Land" to celebrate the birth of Christ in Asolo Rep's "All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914."
  • December 10, 2025
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Paul Nicholas and David Cantor form an unlikely friendship in Florida Studio Theatre's "A Tailor Near Me."
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