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Cirque des Voix, the collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale, is one of season's most anticipated events.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 20, 2024
Cirque des Voix reaches new heights

Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale team up for thrilling physical feats, live music and a choir.

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Kelly Hunt
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  • Petra Rivera
  • March 20, 2024
Local artist sells her art in Bealls stores across Florida

Kelly Hunt uses her coastal art style to encourage people to express themselves through art.

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Sarasota Opera's production of "Deceit Outwitted,” Hadyn's lesser-known comedic opera, runs through March 23.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 21-27

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

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Leah Verier-Dunn (Sarasota) and Rosie Herrera (Miami) perform "Florida Woman" March 22-24 at The Ringling's Art of Performance series.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 18, 2024
'Florida Woman' gets her spot in the sun

What does "Florida Woman" have to say? A dance theater premiere at The Ringling's Art of Performance provides some answers.

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Michael Flood, Saxon Palmer and Julia Brothers starred in Sean Daniels' "The White Chip," earlier this year at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 17, 2024
'The White Chip' takes humorous look at sobriety at Florida Studio Theatre

Sean Daniels is an actor, a director, a playwright and a recovering alcoholic. His latest play, “The White Chip,” takes a walk on the funny side of his recovery.

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Pianist Michelle Cann performs with the Sarasota Orchestra on March 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • March 16, 2024
Michelle Cann joins Sarasota Orchestra for rousing 75th birthday performance

Cann soars with Florence Price's Piano Concerto in D Minor and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

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Meat sits ready to be served at Alday's BBQ.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 14, 2024
Barbecue food trucks in Sarasota thrive on roads less traveled

A short drive from the bustling streets of downtown, you can find the smoky flavors of fresh barbecue.

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Penny's Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors, fresh pastries and beverages like hot and iced coffee.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

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Musical prodigy Grace Kelly will perform at the Sarasota Jazz Festival on Thursday, March 21.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

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Catara Brae played a woman accused of murdering a doctor in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's original musical "Ruby."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 14-20

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Curtis Bannister plays George and Aneisa J. Hicks plays Esther in Asolo Rep's "Intimate Apparel."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 9, 2024
Asolo Rep weaves a tapestry of lives in 'Intimate Apparel'

Compelling characters reveal their inward and outward selves a story set in the early 20th century.

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The Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops series at Ed Smith Stadium attracts crowds.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 6, 2024
As it turns 75, Sarasota Orchestra remains focused on the future

One of the area's oldest cultural institutions searches for a new music director and plans a new, state-of-the-art music center.

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The heartwarming musical "Little Women" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall March 7-8.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 7-13

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  • March 4, 2024
Go Ahead and Do It: Kokomo Charters

Set sail in style: where luxury meets adventure in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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E. Scott Osborne is president of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 4, 2024
Through Women's Eyes film fest unspools 25th edition

This year's Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival brings a mix of new selections and old favorites to Sarasota.

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