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Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'
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  • 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?
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

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

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Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2025
Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The award includes a six-week residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a $35,000 commission.

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Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 3, 2025
Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

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Sarasota Opera names new marketing director
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2025
Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

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Author and physical therapy expert Karen Gabler leads one of her classes.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 1, 2025
Author and bodyworker to lead physical therapy workshops

Karen Gabler, a physical therapy expert, author and licensed massage therapist, leads two workshops in March at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

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"Anna in the Tropics" is set 1920s-era Ybor City, a neighborhood of Tampa where cigars are still made.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 26, 2025
Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

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Brooklyn-based Mark Morris Dance Group performs at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Feb. 28 through March 3.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 27-March 5

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

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Amy Mose joins in the large-scale effort to prepare for the highly anticipated rummage sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 25, 2025
New St. Mary members helm highly anticipated rummage sale

Organizers expect turnout to meet or even exceed last year's turnout of 800 people this weekend.

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Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • February 24, 2025
Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

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Miguel Harth Bedoya conducts the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks concert, "Melting Pot of Music," at the Van Wezel from Feb. 21-23.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • February 24, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Melting Pot of Music' delivered melange of flavors

Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the concert featured a haunting performance by sax soloist Steven Banks.

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