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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Music Half Marathon medals. Photo by Amanda Morales.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2016
Turned Up: Sarasota Music Half Marathon returns

Sarasota Music Half Marathon rocks downtown for second year.

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  • June LeBell
  • January 29, 2016
Music review: Renée Fleming

The renowned soprano soloist performed with Sarasota Orchestra.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2016
City renames Pineapple Avenue in honor of Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle

The block between First and Main streets will temporarily be renamed "Verdi Place."

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Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2016
Scene and Heard

The latest buzz in Sarasota's arts and entertainment community

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