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Mike Granthon and Chris Brown own five restaurants in the heart of Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

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Installation view of Judy Pfaff’s “ar.chae.ol.o.gy.”
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 3, 2023
7 must-sees as Sarasota's arts scene kicks into high gear

Chart out your arts enjoyment with this overview of the season’s most interesting offerings.

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The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 2, 2023
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO

Brian Hersh, the new CEO of the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, knows that the arts are more than a source of enjoyment. They’re also an economic driver.

  • Arts + Culture
Amy Whitt worked her way from administrative assistant to owner of this landmark restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 2, 2023
Euphemia Haye owner has singular goal: Don’t mess with perfection

Amy Whitt, Euphemia Haye’s new owner, plans no big changes. She knows the restaurant is perfect just the way it is.

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  • Eat + Drink
Riders wait at the start line at Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club's annual CycleFest.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 2, 2023
Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club to host CycleFest in Lakewood Ranch

CycleFest gives riders an opportunity to reach varying personal goals.

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  • News
The Original Wolfie's will serve classic New York deli-style sandwiches under the direction of chef Sol Shenker.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 1, 2023
The Original Wolfie's deli opens Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District

The grand opening festivities will feature live entertainment from New York's Dani Luv.

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Washbaer performs at Fogartyville's 2016 New Year's Eve Celebration.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 1, 2023
Folksy Fogartyville offers an eclectic mix of music, art and film

The Rosemary District arts venue Fogartyville is a grassroots operation with a mission to be the center of community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 1, 2023
Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend celebrates its 10th birthday

The mid-century modern event is celebrating its 10th year with a tribute to Victor Lundy.

  • Arts + Culture
A brightly decorated boat drove through the Marina Jack Yacht Basin area during the 2022 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2023
The best things to do on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys in November, December, January

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

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  • Things To Do
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Once on This Island" runs through Nov. 19 at WBTT.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 2-8

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

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Lakewood Ranch's Carol Edwards serves soup during the 2022 Empty Bowls fundraiser that benefits Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2023
Empty Bowls fundraiser takes a bite out of hunger

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee's annual event, which will be held Nov. 3, provides funds for The Food Bank of Manatee.

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Mara Torres González will host the grand opening of Mara Art Studio + Gallery on Friday, Nov. 3.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 30, 2023
Sarasota's Mara Gallery is on the move

The visual arts venue opens on South Palm Avenue in time for the First Friday Gallery Artwalk on Nov. 3.

  • Arts + Culture
Vickie Daignault and Evan Stevens star in Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside," running through Dec. 3 at Urbanite Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 26, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's 'The Sound Inside' proves fiction is stranger than truth

Vickie Daignault and Evan Stevens star in the rule-breaking production about a teacher and her student.

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Guest conductor David Alan Miller will lead the Sarasota Orchestra's May 11 Discoveries program, "Becoming Tchaikovsky."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra's search for an authentic 'Eroica'

David Alan Miller conducts the Sarasota Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in its Masterworks series.

  • Arts + Culture
Jasmyn Ackah, Elle Miller and Ashley McCauley Moore star in “Three Sisters.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 24, 2023
Revolution is in the air at Asolo Conservatory's 'Three Sisters'

Director Andrei Malaev-Babel explains why Checkovian drama isn’t all whining and moping.

  • Arts + Culture
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