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Sheldon Rhoden has starred in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul" four times.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 15, 2024
WBTT's 'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul' keeps audiences coming back

Sheldon Rhoden is playing R&B singer Marvin Gaye for the fourth time in the time-traveling musical at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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Customers pack the counter at the Hob Nob Drive In in Sarasota after it was rumored the popular eatery was closing.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • May 14, 2024
Hob Nob Drive In, a Sarasota landmark, rumored to be closing

The drive-in restaurant on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

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Cuba 1958 is set to open in mid-June on Main Street in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 14, 2024
Authentic ‘old-time’ Cuban restaurant coming to downtown Sarasota

Cuba 1958 will replace Flavio’s on Main and eyes an early summer opening date.

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Charlie "CJ" Melton stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Young Artist Showcase on May 19-20.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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Jeffery Kin's Living Arts Festival will debut in and around Sarasota in November.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 13, 2024
Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November

Jeffery Kin says it's time for Sarasota to have an interdisciplinary arts festival.

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Florence and the Spice Boys serves up Middle Eastern fusion cuisine.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 12, 2024
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location

Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

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George Nickson and Samantha Bennett are co-artistic directors of contemporary classical music group ensembleNewSRQ.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • May 10, 2024
EnsembleNewSRQ delivers a sensory feast at the Historic Asolo Theater

The first program of "Parisian Refraction" took the audience to often unexplored musical realms.

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"Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical" runs at Asolo Repertory Theatre through June 9.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 8, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men' adaptation sings a song of freedom

Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the inventive production in its Sarasota premiere.

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Kyshona performs Thursday, May 9, at Fogartyville.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 9-15

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Brunch time at Kolucan Mexican Bar & Grill.
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  • Emma Burke
  • May 4, 2024
3 spots for tasty Mexican brunch, dinner and dessert in Sarasota

Make the most of Cinco de Mayo in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

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George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders of ensembleNewSRQ, pose on the stage of The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater, where they will perform May 9-11.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 1, 2024
EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut

The contemporary classical music group will present "Parisian Refraction" on May 9-11.

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Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza project will be on its five-theater campus in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre receives $4 million gift for Arts Plaza

The grant puts FST's $57 million downtown arts center project on track for a December 2024 groundbreaking.

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Laylah Cortijo, Ginelle Swan and Yan Zheng at the Fabulous Arts Foundation's Be Fabulous festival on May 14, 2022.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8

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Lee Gundersheimer performs in "In Remembrance" at Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival in 2023.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 29, 2024
Lee Gundersheimer grabs spotlight with wide range of productions

The former artistic director of The Players is a commanding presence in Sarasota theater.

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Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2024
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications

Nancy Seijas-Kipnis previously worked for the Tampa Museum of Art for more than a decade.

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