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Come From Away

At the Mertz Theatre from November 12 – December 28, 2025.

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The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Presented by Bank of America is an annual celebration bringing top blues talent to Waterside Park.

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Based on “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth. First Produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988.

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An Exciting New Season for PMP Suncoast

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Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration

Sarasota Art Museum shines a spotlight on Art Deco as the artform celebrates its centennial anniversary.

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Your Weekly Taste: 1 Hot Cookie and Ice Cream

We definitely agree with their motto, "Cookies big enough to share but taste so good you won't."

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SRQ’s Best Taco Truck can be found in two local spots — downtown Sarasota on Main Street and Proctor Road.

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Time to See It: Divergent Gallery

Explore Sarasota through a new creative lens at Divergent Image Gallery.

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  • July 21, 2025
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The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota's 50th Anniversary is here, and season tickets are on sale now!

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Your Weekly Taste: C'est La Vie

Who needs Paris when C’est La Vie brings the charm of France straight to Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch?

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Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

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Just a short drive from the everyday, you’ll find yourself face-to-trunk with one of the most unforgettable experiences in Florida.

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Your Weekly Taste: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This family-owned, chef-driven coastal eatery and lively sports bar on Siesta Key, is known for its seafood, cocktails, live music, a Chicago-Bears–inspired vibe during football season all served up in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Regardless of what location you dive into, one thing’s for sure, Florence and the Spice Boys isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a full-on flavor experience.

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Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell.
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