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The traditional turkey dinner at the Lazy Lobster
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 2, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates Thanksgiving in June with food drive

With every turkey dinner, the restaurant will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to area pantries.

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"Never Records" is a pop-up recording studio by Ted Riederer that is part of the "Impact" exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum. Riederer will conduct recording sessions for museum attendees from June 3-9.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 30 to June 5

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The Funky Bones make their debut May 24 at Joyland Live.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 23-29

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Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

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Charlie "CJ" Melton stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Young Artist Showcase on May 19-20.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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