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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 8, 2026
Mahjong tournament coming to Longboat Key

A new two-day mahjong tournament is coming to Longboat Key this July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut

Temple Beth Israel will host a show by Strings Con Brio that spans three centuries of musical innovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events July 9-15 around Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Travis and Martha Barfield took over what had been a small neighborhood fireworks show in Myakka City and turned it into something thousands could enjoy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 1, 2026
This July 4 celebration pops in Myakka City

Myakka Skyworks' free show will include a 37-minute fireworks spectacular.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Stalter, Katharine McLeod and Kraig Swartz star in "Dog Mom" at Florida Studio Theatre through Aug. 8.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Latest in Arts + Entertainment

1
Kelsey Stalter teaches Katharine McLeod how to live in the moment in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dog Mom."
  • July 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre embraces summer's dog days with a rolling world premiere
2
Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
  • July 8, 2026
Mahjong tournament coming to Longboat Key
3
Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut
4
"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
  • July 7, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat
5
Beth Arthur poses with her granddaughter Sandy Arthur in front of two paintings acquired by Arts Advocates Gallery, "Bryce Canyon" (left) and "Sky Dreams."
  • July 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Colony artist refuses to be forgotten

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