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Clowns Slappy and Monday are two of the many circus arts performers featured in the family-friendly Summer Circus Spectacular playing at Historic Asolo Theater through Aug. 12.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

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

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Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County golf pros rally to support the Tim Beckwith Memorial Pro-Am

The charity event will be held July 10 at Sarasota's TPC Prestancia to raise scholarship funds.

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A white musicologist and a Black woman form an unlikely friendship in the middle of a struggle to record slave music for posterity in Florida Studio Theatre’s performance of "Black Pearl Sings!"
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 27, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 29 to July 5

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

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Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2023
Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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