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Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

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The cast of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 10.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • December 2, 2022
Sarasota can't get enough of 'The Nutcracker'

It's a holiday tradition that seems to have no saturation point. "The Nutcracker" graces several stages in town this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Naked Farmer offers a variety of regionally sourced produce.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 2, 2022
Naked Farmer restaurant to join UTC in mid 2023

The restaurant promises an ever-changing menu and focuses on regionally sourced produce.

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Circus Arts Conservatory's talented Sailor Circus will bring you incredible skills from precocious young artists.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 30, 2022
Sailor Circus turns precocious kids into polished performers

The circus might seem like an irregular extracurricular activity, but at Sarasota's Circus Arts Conservatory, it's molding a generation of talented and flexible humans.

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The new DalMoros location in St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • November 29, 2022
Takeout pasta concept opens in St. Armands

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work on St. Armands Circle.

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Estella Villegas front and center with Mariachi Contemporaneo. The band plays every other Wednesday for now, weekly during peak season.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 29, 2022
Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 29, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 1-6

Dance, drama and classical music will be the big draws in Sarasota this week, but there's also jazz, comedy and burlesque on the docket.

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Monessa Salley lifts Jessica Obiedzinski as part of a duet in the upcoming Sarasota Contemporary Dance collaboration with enSRQ.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 28, 2022
SCD, enSRQ find eclectic music to dance to

One group makes its mission playing interesting music. And the other finds fulfillment in contemporary dance. So it's only fitting that they work together.

  • Arts + Culture
The Alpine Steakhouse turducken in cross-section. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • November 23, 2022
Alpine Steakhouse sees signature turducken grow from novelty to Thanksgiving tradition

Thanks to an assist from the Food Network, the Sarasota restaurant is extra busy every Thanksgiving season.

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Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform at Cross Arts Collaborative: New Voices and New Works. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 22, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 24-30

Dueling productions of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" lead an action-packed week of song, dance, theater and more in the Sarasota area.

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    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • November 21, 2022
Sarasota Ballet moves with beauty, freedom in 'Expressions' program

The best of British ballet came to Sarasota this weekend with pieces choreographed by late greats Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan.

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Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble founder and conductor Joe Miller will lead the group into its Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27 at Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble begins its concert season

Peace Presbyterian will host the ensemble's Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sachs, Michael Garrey, Cynthia Craig, Nancy Rozance and Jack Rozance (File photo)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 19, 2022
Lawn Party by the Bay to raise money for Children's Guardian Fund

The Dec. 3 event on City Island is Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's biggest event of the season.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 19, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre serves up something delightful in 'Something Rotten!'

Two struggling playwrights try a little theatrical magic to beat the Bard in “Something Rotten!” at Florida Studio Theatre. What could possibly go wrong?

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Nancy Krohngold developed a cult following with her famous popups before she opened Nancy’s Bar-B-Q in Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 18, 2022
Nancy Krohngold dishes out secret behind her mouth-watering BBQ

The signature barbecue at Nancy’s continues to win the hearts of regulars and the raves of reviewers. Her famed barbecue recipe was first born on her backyard Weber grill.

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