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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.

  • Arts + Culture
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

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

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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
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  • 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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Earlier this year, WSLR/Fogartyville co-founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton stepped down from managing the community radio station and listening room.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 25, 2024
WSLR/Fogartyville founders step down

Arlene Sweeting and Dave Beaton, who founded the radio station WSLR and the nightclub Fogartyville, are stepping down and moving to Michigan.

  • Arts + Culture
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 25, 2024
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance will perform its "Voices: Rising Choreographers" program May 2-5 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 24, 2024
SCD aims to preserve its legacy with the help of a major donor

As Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts the finishing touches on its 2023-24 season, Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks to the future of the company.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheldon Rhoden stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul," which runs through May 26.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

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Alessandro Di Ferdinando, Antonio Mancini and Giancarlo Di Cosmo
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 22, 2024
New Italian restaurant opens on St. Armands Circle

The highly anticipated Italian restaurant, 15 South By Napulè, will be the best of both worlds with an intimate restaurant downstairs and a lively bar and dance floor upstairs.

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Peachey's serves up Amish baked goods from a food truck and plans to open a storefront in The Landings this fall.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • April 21, 2024
Where to find the best hot pretzels in Sarasota and Bradenton

Some people get knotty for National Pretzel Day, but I knead them year-round.

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Caleb Adams and Sarah Colt star in FST's "Troubadour," which runs through May 19 at the Gompertz Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 18, 2024
FST's 'Troubadour' celebrates country music's reinvention

The sweet musical by Sugarland's Kristian Bush winds the clock back to Nashville in 1951.

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St. Armands Circle will soon have a new Italian restaurant concept, 15 South by Napulè, located at 15 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, which was most recently the home of St. Armands Oyster Bar.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 18, 2024
New Italian eatery opens this month on St. Armands

The owner of Napulè is opening an Italian restaurant called 15 South by Napulè.

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Munchies 420 Cafe has gotten a facelift and the new owners are vowing to continue the Gulf Gate landmark's traditions.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • April 18, 2024
Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

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Lo' Key Island Grille is expected to wrap up construction this summer and open its doors in October.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

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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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  • March 25, 2026
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  • March 25, 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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