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Take a break with FST Improv's "Out of Bounds" at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 1-7

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Manasota Key brings world-class artists to Sarasota to develop their work and to interact with local audiences.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2024
Hermitage Artist Retreat receives $238,000 in grants

The awards will help support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education and program accessibility.

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Harold Newton's 1960 painting, "Clouds over the Coast," is part of the "The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections," which runs through Sept. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 24, 2024
Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

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Creative Liberties celebrates stainless steel artist
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 23, 2024
Creative Liberties celebrates stainless steel artist

Sarasota's Ralph Berger retires after 20 years of creating distinctive circular steel works of art.

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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2024
Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse plug funding shortfall at Embracing Our Differences

The couple donated $107,463 to the nonprofit outdoor art exhibition promoting diversity.

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The political comedy "The Outsider" runs through Aug. 18 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 25-31

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Jonathan Mitchell and Jason Starkman look forward to offering The Original Wolfie's New York-style deli items at its new location in Lakewood Ranch on Paylor Lane.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2024
The Original Wolfie's to open location in Lakewood Ranch

The new location will be a commissary and production facility that offers grab 'n' go items as well as delivery of its New York-style deli food.

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At Wolves Head Pizza & Wings order 5 wings ($8.99) to 20 wings ($29.99).
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • July 20, 2024
Don't chicken out: Try the tastiest wings in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Here are three of the best places in our community to have a wingding.

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The Lakewood Ranch Deli will be open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29 at 10 a.m.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

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The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

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Slack rope performer Antino Pansa defies gravity at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 17.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 17, 2024
Sarasota's summer circus expands from the beach to the mountains

The Circus Arts Conservatory stages summer shows at The Ringling and in the Berkshires.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds an In the Round performance on Saturday, July 20.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 18-24

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Jordan Sobel and Maggie Lou Rader star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dear Jack, Dear Louise," which runs through Aug. 11.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2024
FST's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is a playwright's love letter to his parents

Ken Ludwig's wartime romance is a funny tale punctuated by moments of sheer terror.

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The Sarasota Ballet won favor with London critics with such productions as Sir Frederick Ashton's "Dante Sonata," part of the program of "Ashton Celebrated" at the Royal Opera House.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 10, 2024
The Sarasota Ballet takes London by storm

The company's Royal Opera House residency was a stunning success.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host "Make Room for Me," its annual Stage of Discovery student showcase, on July 12-14.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 11-17

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