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Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
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  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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

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Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2023
Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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Peter Pasco, Edgar Miguel Sanchez, Rodney Nelson and Juan Ramirez Jr. star in "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven," at Urbanite Theatre through July 9.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's pugilistic premiere doesn't pull any punches

Boxing meets black holes in Franky D. Gonzalez's play "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven."

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Les and Pam McCurdy opened their first Sarasota comedy club in 1988, the year after they got married.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 14, 2023
McCurdy's celebrates 35 years of comedy in Sarasota

Les and Pam McCurdy share their secrets for mixing business with pleasure.

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Gertrude and Endana Collymore sell plenty of clothing at the 2022 Newtown Juneteenth Block Party.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 15-21

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Gary Blake is the owner of Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria in the San Marco Plaza.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch market pays homage to Italian roots

Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria is making its mark at San Marco Plaza.

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Raleigh Mosely II, Ariel Blue and Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform as RAD during WBTT’s Juneteenth Arts Festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 12, 2023
WBTT to host inaugural Juneteenth Arts Festival

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Juneteenth with a festival of films, film shorts, performers and local vendors.

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In the 2022 parade, the Longboat Key Island Chapel had a car and a bike.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 10, 2023
Longboat's annual Freedom Fest brings 'shortest parade in America'

This year's Fourth of July festival marks 20 years since the Longboat Key event was started by Gail Loefgren and Lisa Walsh.

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Perq Coffee Bar serves breakfast and lunch with a family-first mantra.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • June 8, 2023
Paying tribute to Dad with a sampling of his favorite eateries

These Sarasota spots are great to take Dad for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

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Jeffrey Kahane, music director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will perform, conduct and teach.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 7, 2023
2023 Sarasota Music Festival devotes its program to storytelling

Under music director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival realizes a dream deferred.

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Joe Martinez is a lifelong musician who now will be the conductor of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble welcomes new conductor

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Martinez says he will challenge his talented ensemble.

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Anne Abgott describes her watercolor techniques.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 7, 2023
85-year-old watercolorist Anne Abgott’s best work lies ahead

Abgott is winning awards and her instruction is in high demand.

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Stephanie J. Woods’ artist residency in Dakar, Senegal, helped inspire her one-woman show at the Sarasota Art Museum.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 6, 2023
Multimedia artist brings eye-popping installation to Sarasota Art Museum

Childhood memories of board games with her grandpa suffuse Stephanie J. Woods' Sarasota Art Museum show.

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The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

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Beso is expected to open June 10.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 4, 2023
Tapas restaurant to open in downtown Sarasota

The new concept is run by the same people who own State Street Eating House + Cocktails.

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