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Sarasota Opera Director of Education Martha Collins leads a rehearsal of "The Hobbit" on Saturday, Oct. 26.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 30, 2024
Sarasota Youth Opera provides a home for the next generation of singers

All 74 members of the company will be on stage for "The Hobbit" from Nov. 9-10.

  • Arts + Culture
Midge Pescatello browses among the hand-decorated trees at St. Mary, Star of the Sea's 2020 Christmas Bazaar.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 30, 2024
Christmas Bazaar returns Nov. 9 to Longboat Key

The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea for all Christmas shopping needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1000 NORTH will be located in the BLVD Sarasota building at the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 29, 2024
Exclusive restaurant, club coming to Sarasota

1000 NORTH, with a long list of celebrity partners, will bring its second private dining club concept to the BLVD Sarasota building.

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Trezure B.Coles and Suzanne Grodner star in Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving," which runs through Dec. 1.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 29, 2024
Once upon a time in a donut shop

Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving" makes America's invisible women visible.

  • Arts + Culture
The musical "Waitress," with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, runs through Jan. 5 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 31-Nov. 6

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

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CEO Maribeth Phillips says Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee serves 96 agencies in the county. This year's Empty Bowls will be critical to support increased demand due to hurricanes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 29, 2024
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch will support hurricane relief

Meals on Wheels Plus' CEO Maribeth Phillips says hurricanes have increased the need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Many bars and restaurants on Anna Maria Island were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Drift Inn sits empty on Oct. 27 as repairs are being done. A benefit concert will raise funds for service workers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2024
Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks Manatee County to help service industry employees

Proceeds from the Nov. 15 concert will support service industry employees who have been displaced by the hurricanes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Venice photographer Clyde Butcher is flanked by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden after receiving the National Medal of Arts on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2024
Photographer Clyde Butcher wins National Medal of Arts

The honor is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government.

  • Arts + Culture
The Columbia Restaurant is seen boarded up, bracing for Hurricane Milton, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded it with storm surge. The St. Armands landmark is set to reopen Oct. 26.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2024
Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands to reopen Oct. 26

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

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Kinsey Robb at Art Center Sarasota
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

  • Arts + Culture
Jessica Lang rehearses with Sarasota Ballet's Macarena Gimenez and Maximiliano Iglesias for the world premiere of "A Time of Beauty."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota Ballet calls on angels

Choreographer Jessica Lang found celestial inspiration for her world premiere, "A Time of Beauty."

  • Arts + Culture
The Headless Horseman haunts the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 24-30

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

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Tom Rokosz said the 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport is considered a "muscle car."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident adds muscle by buying an Impala

Tom Rokosz's classic muscle car is just one of many to be showcased at the Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enlightened Monkey Arts will provide a haunted tunnel at BooFest. The theme of the tunnel has yet to be determined.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's BooFest to add new features while supporting hurricane relief

New to BooFest this year is a haunted tunnel and more variety to its stage performances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Atria Cafe is a bakery by day and pizzeria by evening.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • October 19, 2024
Celebrate National Pizza Month with a slice of heaven

A savory slice from one of these restaurants is guaranteed to steal a pizza your heart.

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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
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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.
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