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Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill is at 1525 Fourth St., Suite C, in Sarasota.
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  • Elizabeth King
  • April 10, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10 on Fourth Street.

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  • April 8, 2026
2026 Top Entrepreneur Awards Luncheon

Business Observer's annual luncheon, dedicated to innovation, leadership, and the brightest minds in business from Tampa Bay to Naples.

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This year the Sarasota Opera House is turning 100. To celebrate, the Sarasota Opera is holding a special concert and dinner on April 11.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 8, 2026
Sarasota Opera fetes Opera House on its centennial

The Opera plans an epic celebration for the Med-Rev masterpiece's 100th anniversary.

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The original Owen's Fish Camp in Burns Court defines the quintessential "cottage."
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  • Emma Burke
  • April 8, 2026
Local cottage-core cafes offer a cozy escape

Step away from the noise and enjoy the vintage charm of the Sarasota area's culinary cottages.

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From left to right, Maya Carpentiere, Amanda Gonzalez, Christiana Allison, Grayson Buchanan, Sheila Wallis and Ryan Duga star in Florida Studio Theatre's children's production, "The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster and Other Winning Plays."
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2026
Three Sarasota theaters jump on the trolley

Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre and the Van Wezel will offer a free family tour.

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The Broadway revival of Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall April 10-11.
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  • April 7, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 9-15

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

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The cast of Asolo Rep's "Fiddler on the Roof" poses with instruments.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 7, 2026
Asolo Rep's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' plays a timeless tune

Director Peter Rothstein brings the music onstage with actors who not only sing but also play instruments.

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Sarasota Art Museum Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon poses in front of an unnamed piece in Judy Pfaff's exhibition, "Picking Up the Pieces."
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Museum senior curator heading to Seattle

Rangsook Yoon will be senior director of curatorial affairs at the Frye Art Museum.

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John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 6, 2026
Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center

With a focus on fresh ingredients and making customers feel at home, Blu Kouzina hopes to win over East County patrons.

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DragonBoot Quartet performs the world premiere of Roger Zare’s “Gamma” for string quartet for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota on April 12.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 6, 2026
Pine View grad solves for 'Gamma' in his latest music composition

DragoonBoot Quartet premieres Roger Zare's piece at an Artist Series Concert event on April 12.

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Sarasota deejay and beatbox artist Karim Manning
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  • April 5, 2026
Arts groups get 'Squeezed' for the 2026 Giving Challenge

Deejay Karim Manning, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and others will host free event April 15 at Spaaces art gallery.

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  • April 3, 2026
Lighting the Path Health Care Luncheon

Celebrate State College of Florida’s health science programs, connect with inspiring leaders and community partners, and empower the next generation of health care professionals.

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These dishes have delighted Sarasota-area barrier islands for decades.
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  • Su Byron
  • April 2, 2026
These one-of-a-kind dishes are signatures of the keys

The plates locals return for, visitors remember and kitchens have perfected for decades.

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Walkers head out on the walk in 2025.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 1, 2026
Teams prepare for April 11 Walk to Defeat ALS

Last year, the annual walk raised $92,318 in support of resources and research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

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Harry's Continental Kitchens has been a local favorite for decades.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 1, 2026
A staple of Longboat Key for over 40 years, Harry's Continental Kitchens keeps it fresh

This Longboat Key landmark blends Old World cuisine, family tradition and a commitment to hospitality.

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