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Take a break with FST Improv's "Out of Bounds" at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
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  • July 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 1-7

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The political comedy "The Outsider" runs through Aug. 18 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
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  • July 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 25-31

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The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds an In the Round performance on Saturday, July 20.
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  • July 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 18-24

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host "Make Room for Me," its annual Stage of Discovery student showcase, on July 12-14.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 11-17

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