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Part of the Old Florida style at Linger Lodge Restaurant is the taxidermy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2022
Old Florida charm back in business at Bradenton's Linger Lodge

Owner Rita Lewis says the restaurant reopening feels like a homecoming on Braden River.

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Origin has additional locations in Southside Village, UTC and Palmer Ranch. (File photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 12, 2022
New restaurants offering pizza, coffee and more open in Sarasota, Waterside Place

Four of the Sarasota area's newest places to grab a bite are now ready for you.

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Steve DiBio has been accumulating hot dog recipes for years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2022
Downtown hot dog eatery Doggystyle highlights culture across the country

Steve DiBio runs the Main Street restaurant that offers regional-specific hot dogs including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia styles.

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Urbanite Theatre stages edgy, contemporary plays in its "black box" venue.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 10, 2022
New season at Urbanite Theatre centers on family ties

There will be tragedies, comedies and drama on tap in Urbanite Theatre's upcoming season, which is titled "Heredity."

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Alberto Bonilla and Ben Cherry star as a writer and director trying to protect their product in "Smoke & Mirrors." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 10, 2022
'Smoke & Mirrors' conceal murder-mystery twists

How do you like your theater renditions of Hollywood movies? With a side of intrigue? "Smoke & Mirrors" at Florida Studio Theatre has you covered.

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Blanco will have two art pieces shown at the exhibition. Courtesy photo.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota artist enters illustration exhibition in Italy

Artist Jorge Blanco had two works submitted to the exhibition running in Italy from Aug. 6-28.

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The cast of Florida Studio Theatre's "We're Doomed" can plot to survive any calamity. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 10, 2022
FST's 'We're Doomed' takes a shot at disaster movies

Every night is a disaster. And that's just the way the cast of Florida Studio Theatre's newest improv show likes it.

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Previews begin for The Players' "Let It Be" on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 9, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 11-17

There's jazz, theater, comedy and live music taking place all across Sarasota this week if you know where to find it.

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There's an element of the familiar and the exotic in the braised rabbit tacos at Melange. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 8, 2022
Melange goes down the rabbit hole on distinctive taco dish

You might not find rabbit in the supermarket, but you can find it on Executive Chef Lan Bradeen's menu at Melange.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2022
Purrfect and Wonder-Fur Pet Photo Contest Pictures

Have photos of your four-legged family members? We want to see them!

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The "Ballroom Florida" exhibit at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art depicts a brief moment of time in Japanese history. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 3, 2022
Japan's jazz age depicted in new Ringling exhibit

Six paintings by Enomoto Chikatoshi form the heart of a Ringling Museum exhibit that depicts a brief era right before World War II.

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Jim Shirley announced Tuesday that he plans to step down as head of the Arts and Cultural Alliance in 2023. (File photo)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 2, 2022
Executive director announces retirement from Arts and Cultural Alliance

Jim Shirley has led the Arts and Cultural Alliance for 13 years, but he said Tuesday that he looks forward to retiring and allowing new leadership to blossom.

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The Uptown Boys will sing you a song, but don't call them The Piano Men. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 2, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 4-10

There's a new exhibit at Selby Gardens taking center stage in Sarasota, and there are also interesting drama and theater options on tap this week.

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Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

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Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

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