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Rising Star Award winner Rome Flynn poses with Sarasota Film Festival President and Chairman Mark Famiglio at the 27th annual edition of the festival.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2025
'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

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An enormous Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill burrito smothered in queso, tomatillo salsa, chipotle salsa and sour cream.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • April 13, 2025
That's a wrap! This way to the best burritos in town

However you prefer your bundle of joy, you'll find something to tempt your tastebuds on this list.

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FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "The Winter's Tale" runs through April 27 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 12, 2025
'The Winter’s Tale' looks on the bright and dark sides of life

Shakespeare's classic drama offers tragedy and comedy in the same play.

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Max Roll and Jonathan Acosta star in Asolo Rep's "Good Night, Oscar."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 11, 2025
'Good Night, Oscar' captures a tortured celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

Asolo Rep's gripping production takes audiences back to Oscar Levant's soul-baring appearance on Jack Paar's talk show.

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131 Main is open in Lakewood Ranch's Center Point Plaza.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 11, 2025
131 Main now serving steak and seafood in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant also features two bars, a wood burning grill, an indoor patio and original works of art.

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Shannon Elyse Curry speaks at the reception
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2025
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

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Tammy Hauser is the founder of Discover Sarasota Tours.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 9, 2025
Take Tammy's trolley to learn all about Sarasota

Discover Sarasota offers hassle-free tours of the city's architecture, history and culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Series Concerts names new executive director
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2025
Artist Series Concerts names new executive director

Keren Shani-Lifrak succeeds Marcy Miller, who is retiring after six years with the cultural group.

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The Elton John tribute concert, "The Rocket Man Show," starring Rus Anderson comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, April 16.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 10-16

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

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Sylvia Abdelsalam, vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club and Garden Fest Committee Chair with Penny Kress, a Garden Fest committee member.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library to host Garden Fest

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club's Garden Fest will have 50 vendors, educational speakers and crafts for kids.

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Children wait to dive for eggs during a previous Aqua Egg Hunt at Arlington Park pool.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2025
Aqua Egg Hunt set for April 12

The annual event will be held at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.

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Scott Keys plays the Narrator in Sarasota Players' production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 7, 2025
The Sarasota Players takes audiences 'Into the Woods'

This spellbinding musical by Sondheim and Lapine asks what happens after "happily ever after."

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Sarasota Music Festival alum Earl Lee was the guest conductor for Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks: Grand Treasures concert.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • April 6, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra parades artistry in Masterworks concert

The Grand Treasures program was conducted by Sarasota Music Festival alum Earl Lee.

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This year's La Musica Festival in Sarasota will include performances by top row (left to right) Wu Han, piano; Dmitri Atapine, cello; Aaron Boyd, violin; Chad Hoopes, violin; and bottom row (L-R) Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola; Orion Weiss, piano; Kristin Lee, violin; and David Finckel, cello.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 2, 2025
La Musica Chamber Festival gets a lift from new leadership

The Sarasota chamber music festival nearly ended after its co-founder died of COVID.

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Tyler Michaels King and Derdriu Ring star in "Dancing at Lughnasa," which runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 2, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' looks back at a magical summer

The Mundy sisters don't know it, but their lives are about to be upended.

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Gary Love of Gary Love Photography shows an art festival-goer how the various places the light hits the shell-covered beach give the up-close image depth. He was one of several new artists featured at the Feb. 21-22 art festival on Longboat Key.
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The Sarasota Ballet will perform George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" in its "Life and Liberty" program March 27-28.
  • March 25, 2026
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Co-owner Chris Carter works with a barista behind the counter of the second location of Sips, which opened at 3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive this month.
  • March 25, 2026
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Speaks Clam Bar, pictured after its 2018 opening, closed on St. Armands Key earlier this month.
  • March 24, 2026
Speaks Clam Bar shutters St. Armands location
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"A Beautiful Noise," a musical that tells the story of Neil Diamond's life through therapy sessions, comes to the Van Wezel from March 31 to April 4.
  • March 24, 2026
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