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Sarasota Chamber to host Leadership Educational Conference
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  • December 20, 2024
Sarasota Chamber to host Leadership Educational Conference

The half-day Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sarasota Educational Conference is designed to cultivate skills and strategies for leadership in the workplace.

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  • Neighbors
Superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda greets the crowd at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 18, 2024
Wallenda's Wonderland comes back stronger in its second year

Sarasota circus superstar Nik Wallenda wows hometown audiences under the Big Top at University Town Center.

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Lights in Bloom features over two million lights.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 19-25

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

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Angela Ligon, who ran art and event spaces in downtown Sarasota for more than eight years, now has a gallery within Clive Daniel in Fruitville Commons.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 17, 2024
A downtown gallerist finds a home in Fruitville Road furniture store

Upscale home furnishings retailer Clive Daniel gives Angela Ligon a place to sell art.

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A laser light show will cap New Year's Eve festivities at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • December 17, 2024
Biggest Lakewood Ranch holiday events ready to kick off

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's celebrations this season in Lakewood Ranch.

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Michelle Heera Kim and Rona Figueroa star in "The Heart Sellers," which runs through Feb. 16 at FST's Keating Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 16, 2024
FST's 'The Heart Sellers' gives voice to the voiceless

Kate Alexander directs a heartwarming tale of love, friendship and the American immigrant experience.

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Peter Rothstein's a capella musical, "All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" plays at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater through Dec. 22.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 12, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'All Is Calm' re-creates a quiet Christmas miracle

Peter Rothstein's moving a capella musical tells a true story with recovered words and timeless songs.

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The house from "A Christmas Story" in Cleveland.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • December 11, 2024
A foodie guide to 'A Christmas Story' in Sarasota

There are so many culinary revelations in the classic holiday film that I explored right them here in our neighborhood.

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  • Eat + Drink
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is presenting "A Motown Christmas" through Jan. 5, 2025.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 11, 2024
WBTT celebrates 25 years of making joyful noise

Nate Jacobs built a theater dedicated to telling African American stories and nurturing talented young people — with a little help from friends.

  • Arts + Culture
Prominent national restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is opening Ocean Prime at The Quay on Dec 21.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 11, 2024
Ocean Prime is ready to open at The Quay

The $10 million, two-story restaurant featuring waterfront views will debut on Dec. 21.

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  • Eat + Drink
Sir David Bintley's "The Spider's Feast" will make its world premiere at Sarasota Ballet on Dec. 20-21.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Ballet serves up a festive feast

Sir David Bintley's fanciful world premiere follows a spider's search for food.

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"Wicked" stage show veteran Tiffany Haas will join The Pops Orchestra on Dec. 15-16 for a "A Wicked Fun Holiday."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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

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The Sarasota Players presents "Little Women the Musical" from Dec. 5-15 at The Players studio in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 9, 2024
Sarasota Players' 'Little Women: The Musical' aspires to be astonishing

Director Amanda Finnerty weaves a colorful quilt with remnants from a canceled show and a fresh cast.

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The parade helped usher in the holiday season.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

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Barbara Koetsier browsing the various tree displays at Christmas in the Garden.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 5, 2024
Where to celebrate the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you festive musical performances, homemade goodies and island cheer for the holidays this year.

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The lunch and dinner buffet at Der Dutchman is available from 11:45 a.m. to close. The breakfast buffet is offered from 7 to 11:15 a.m.
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Hand balancer Yelitza Vivas wows the crowd at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 8 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
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The pizzeria offers mostly 13-inch and a handful of 8-inch pies.
  • June 23, 2026
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