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The Bistro in Sarasota Art Museum is offering an Heirloom Tomato and Bacon Tartine with corn and basil as part of its $25 two-course lunch.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 4, 2024
It's time to save and savor Sarasota's eateries

The area's annual Restaurant "Week" runs through June 14.

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Sarasota Music Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane on harpsichord and flutist Marianne Gedigian perform Francois Couperin’s “Le Rossignol en Amour" June 2 at the 60th anniversary celebration concert.
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  • Gayle Williams
  • June 2, 2024
Sarasota Music Festival kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration on a high note

SMF Director Jeffrey Kahane proves a brilliant pianist and collaborator.

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The traditional turkey dinner at the Lazy Lobster
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 2, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates Thanksgiving in June with food drive

With every turkey dinner, the restaurant will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to area pantries.

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AMOB's apricot-horseradish sauce pairs perfectly with their coconut shrimp dinner ($23.99).
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • June 1, 2024
Shrimply the best shrimp dishes around town

Where to find the best shrimp dishes in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

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"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 31, 2024
"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix

The Sarasota septuagenarian's second novel has been republished just in time for summer reading season.

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  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Music Fest celebrates 60 years by defying convention

Under Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival will explore improvisation and cross musical boundaries.

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"Never Records" is a pop-up recording studio by Ted Riederer that is part of the "Impact" exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum. Riederer will conduct recording sessions for museum attendees from June 3-9.
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  • May 28, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 30 to June 5

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

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Jonathan Smith's indie film, "Guy Friends" follows a woman pursuing her first female friendship.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 27, 2024
Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

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"Ed's Shed" of Safety Harbor, Florida, will appear June 7 and 9 at the second annual Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 26, 2024
Squeaky Wheel puts Sarasota on the fringe festival map

The festival's second year features new and returning performers plus hassle-free ticketing.

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Keith Alessi brings his show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life" to the second annual Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 26, 2024
A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

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There will be a special screening of a video of the New York performance of "Clowns Like Me," starring Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis, on TK at Sarasota Rising's Living Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 22, 2024
'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

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The Funky Bones make their debut May 24 at Joyland Live.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 23-29

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

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Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

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Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2024
Impro Theatre headlines the 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival

The festival takes place July 12-13 at Florida Studio Theatre's downtown campus.

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Asolo Rep's "Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical" runs through June 9 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 17, 2024
The jury meets jazz in Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical'

Shouting matches give way to song in contentious deliberations.

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