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Guitar virtuoso Stephane Wrembel plays Fogartyville Saturday, April 6.
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  • April 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 4-10

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The Rev. David Svihel, priest associate for Christian formation and outreach at Church of the Redeemer, leads the walk.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 28, 2024
Good Friday pilgrimage on Main Street grows in size

The annual walk, held along Main Street in Sarasota, is anticipated to draw over 1,000 participants this year.

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Nik Wallenda walks the tightrope in March 2021 at the Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • March 27, 2024
Nik Wallenda wants to inspire with Good Friday tightrope walk

Wallenda will perform for his hometown of Sarasota during Good Friday in Payne Park.

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Asolo Rep's "Dial M For Murder," the musical based on the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, runs through April 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • March 26, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 28 to April 3

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Sarasota Opera's production of "Deceit Outwitted,” Hadyn's lesser-known comedic opera, runs through March 23.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 21-27

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