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Colony snapper ($58) takes my mom right back to her day at the Monkey Bar.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch restaurants sure to be a hit on Mother's Day

Just in time to celebrate your mom, here's an ode to the favorite restaurants of my family's matriarchs.

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Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard and Marina Wolf-Schmidt are hosting a fashion show, featuring clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, to support Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch fashion show to support teens aging out of foster care

Funds raised at the fashion show, which will feature clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, will go toward Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.

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Mauricio Martínez stars in "Man of La Mancha," which opens May 13.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 7, 2023
'Man of La Mancha' is a dream come true for Mauricio Martínez

The noted Latino actor/singer stars in Asolo Rep's twist on the classic Don Quixote musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Pop’s Sunset Grill is on the Intercoastal Waterway across from Casey Key.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 5, 2023
Pop’s Sunset Grill honors restaurant’s roots — and its shrimp Rangoon

Great team. Great food. Sensational views and location. The secret of Pop’s success is no secret at all.

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    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 5, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre names new managing director

Ross Egan will succeed 50-year Asolo Rep veteran Linda DiGabriele on July 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Plunket inspects the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in October 2022.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 4, 2023
Sarasota gossip columnist gets a new lease on life

The 1983 novel "My Search for Warren Harding" by Sarasota resident Robert Plunket, known as Mr. Chatterbox, is being rereleased.

  • Arts + Culture
Jake’s Ice Cream on Siesta Key
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • May 4, 2023
Key spots to satisfy your urge for ice cream on Siesta, Longboat

No need for screaming. There are plenty of places on the keys to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

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York Walker and Dave Harris will be developing new work for the Roundabout Theatre this summer at The Hermitage Artist Retreat
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

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Ed's Tavern co-owners Bob Bender, Adam Myara and Albert Myara said the new restaurant will have the same menu and many of the same features as the existing one.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 3, 2023
Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

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"RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles" comes to the Van Wezel on May 5.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 4-10

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

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Troy Roberts and Scott Ruberg show off the new batch of limited-edition “Scooter of the Beach” rum.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 2, 2023
Siesta Key Rum dives into more success with its recent release

Siesta Key Rum recently released the second batch of a limited-edition label in recognition of the celebrated Siesta Key lifeguard "Scooter of the Beach."

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Jack Dean, Tryla Larson, Mayor Ken Schneier, Estella Villegas, Antonia Munos, Deanna Mesghali, and Scott Kuykendall.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • May 2, 2023
Ribbon-cutting marks opening of La Villa Café on Longboat

The new restaurant is officially open and serving coffee, healthy breakfast items and empanadas.

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A dress rehearsal for "Agridulce/Bittersweet," a multilingual mashup where each of the performers has a say.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 1, 2023
'Agridulce/Bittersweet' is a tasty concoction

In this multilingual, multimedia mashup, the play's not the thing. Collaboration is.

  • Arts + Culture
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Neil Giraldo created Three Chord bourbon.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 27, 2023
Musician Neil Giraldo delivers rockin' bourbon to Sarasota

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist's premium Three Chord Bourbon made its debut in Sarasota's market.

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Michael Donald Edwards and Peter Amster
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2023
Remembering a creative journey at Asolo Rep

Director Peter Amster talks about working with Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s retiring producing artistic director.

  • Arts + Culture
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