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Tyler Fite pours a red, white and blue daiquiri at the Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2023
Daiquiri Deck giving away free daiquiris for a year

To celebrate National Daiquiri Day, each of the five restaurant locations will award one lucky winner free daiquiris for the year.

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"Fame! The Musical" runs from July 15-16 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and showcases students in WBTT's summer intensive musical theater program.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 13-19

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

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John Gidding, the host of HGTV's former show, "Curb Appeal," will be speaking in Lakewood Ranch on July 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
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Alice M. Gatling and Rachel Moulton star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Keating Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 9, 2023
FST's 'Black Pearl Sings!' celebrates legacy of Black roots music

In Frank Higgins’ play “Black Pearl Sings!” a song-hunter is on a quest for Black folk songs.

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Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front George Zebot's "Healing Democracy," the first-prize winner in the 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 5, 2023
Kinsey Robb is giving Art Center Sarasota a makeover

The Gagosian gallery veteran is upgrading the arts venue's interiors and technology and revamping the submission process for juried shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Clowns Slappy and Monday are two of the many circus arts performers featured in the family-friendly Summer Circus Spectacular playing at Historic Asolo Theater through Aug. 12.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

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

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Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County golf pros rally to support the Tim Beckwith Memorial Pro-Am

The charity event will be held July 10 at Sarasota's TPC Prestancia to raise scholarship funds.

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The renovations at Melting Pot Sarasota included new fabrics, carpet, paint, artwork, lighting and exterior signage.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 3, 2023
Fondue chain one-third of the way through $30 million renovation

The Melting Pot Sarasota wrapped its renovation around a new focus on the bar area.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
John Sims in the 2021 multimedia presentation of his “Recolorized Confederate Flag” project at the Historic Asolo Theater.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 2, 2023
Sarasota artist John Sims, up close and personal

Sims' creations sparked arguments, but they also forged connections.

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Mixologist Rhiannon Cicconi of MADE Restaurant.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 30, 2023
Proudly hail these July 4 cocktails

These three patriotic drinks will guarantee a star-spangled holiday.

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A rendering of the second-floor outdoor seating area at the planned Ocean Prime in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

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The loft dining area is a nod to Sorrento, and the town's love of lemons.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 29, 2023
Osteria 500 set to open at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

The Italian restaurant will be fully open by the second week of July after a soft opening.

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Munchies 420 Cafe offers the "Fire In Your Hole!!" wing challenge.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2023
Take on these Sarasota food challenges — if you dare

In honor of July 4's hot dog challenge, these local challenges will have your mouth and stomach putting up a fight.

  • Sarasota
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Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2023
Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass

Tim Jaeger has created a legacy to his Episcopal priest dad.

  • Arts + Culture
Ermanno Morrone has opened Morrone's of Arthur Ave., an Italian restaurant and deli, in east Bradenton.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 28, 2023
Italian restaurant, deli brings slice of New York to east Bradenton

Morrone’s of Arthur Ave. opened June 10 on 53rd Avenue East.

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