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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens decorated its Historic Spanish Point Campus in Osprey for its annual Lights at Spooky Point event.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 13, 2023
Selby brings Halloween to Little Sarasota Bay with Lights at Spooky Point

Spooky scenes are all around at Selby Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's “Soul & Sass” concert will be held Oct. 22.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 12, 2023
Eat, drink, dance at The Bay's upcoming anniversary party

The park's five-day lineup includes former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri and cuisine from premier Sarasota restaurants.

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Lieutenants Mark Courtenay and Maxx Jakimer
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 11, 2023
Firefighters prepare for chili cook-off

The 23rd annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off will be held Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
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A shadow cast helped the audience at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall do the "Time Warp" once again Sept. 30 as the original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" starring Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon screened in the background.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 11, 2023
Fishnets and Frankenstein: 'Rocky Horror' refuses to die

Fifty years later, why do audiences want to do the "Time Warp" again and again?

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Joe Martinez conducts the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble on March 24, 2023.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble set to open fifth season

The band makes its season debut Oct. 15 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House is the first of several restaurants to open before the end of the year.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 10, 2023
New restaurants opening in Lakewood Ranch, East County

Ruth's Chris Steak House was the first of several new restaurants set to open before the end of the year.

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Vele Dadeski serves food at the 2021 Sarasota Rocktoberfest.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 12-18

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

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Shakespeare expert Ron Destro performs "Hamlet" outdoors.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 10, 2023
Florida's Shakespeare expert writes a murder mystery about The Bard

Actor Ron Destro comes to Bookstore1Sarasota on Oct. 23 to discuss "The Starre, the Moone, the Sunne."

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"Fully Committed" comes to the Sarasota Jewish Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2024.
  • By Emily Leinfuss
  • October 9, 2023
Sarasota Jewish Theatre's shows echo real-life events

The confluence between news and arts has surprised Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg.

  • Arts + Culture
The pretzel stand ($12) served with three dips at Restaurant Edelweiss.
    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • October 9, 2023
Here are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sarasota, Bradenton

Raise your stein, snack on schnitzel and graze on German food.

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Rebecca and Richard Hopkins have been the driving forces of growth and creativity during their long tenure at Florida Studio Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

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Liz Cole's new art collection "Color Paths" displayed at All Angels Episcopal Church
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 3, 2023
Local artist displays new collection at All Angels gallery

Liz Cole's "Color Paths" depicts her world travels via acrylic and handmade collages.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House opened Tuesday at the Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House opens in Lakewood Ranch

The nation's largest steakhouse chain has opened a restaurant in the Center Point development.

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The opening reception for Marina Shaltout's show, "Albutions & Affirmations" takes place Oct. 6 at SPAACES gallery.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 5-11

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

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The Good Liquid Distilling Company will offer tours of the distillery in the future.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2023
Good Liquid opens distillery, cocktail bar at Waterside Place

Handcrafted cocktails are produced from spirits, syrups and foams that are made from scratch.

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