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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.
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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
    By
  • 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.

  • 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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Uri Zhang YueYing stars in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "The Chinese Lady," which runs through March 2.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 22, 2025
'The Chinese Lady' sheds light on a dark chapter of American history

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of Lloyd Suh’s play, "The Chinese Lady," depicts a living curiosity trapped in a box.

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Cafe Divan is at 6568 Superior Ave. in Sarasota.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 22, 2025
Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

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Westcoast Black Theater Troupe founder Nate Jacobs is shown with his mentor, the late Howard Millman, and former WBTT Executive Director Christine Jennings.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • February 21, 2025
Howard Millman put Sarasota on the national theater map

Howard Millman, who died Feb. 14 at age 93, rescued one theater and inspired two others.

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On Swann features contemporary American cuisine like hot chicken tenders with paprika honey butter.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 21, 2025
2 restaurants coming to Sarasota's UTC in 2026

Olivia and On Swann have Tampa locations and are expanding to the Sarasota market.

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