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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

Gertrude and Endana Collymore sell plenty of clothing at the 2022 Newtown Juneteenth Block Party.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 15-21

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

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Raleigh Mosely II, Ariel Blue and Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform as RAD during WBTT’s Juneteenth Arts Festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 12, 2023
WBTT to host inaugural Juneteenth Arts Festival

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Juneteenth with a festival of films, film shorts, performers and local vendors.

  • Arts + Culture
In the 2022 parade, the Longboat Key Island Chapel had a car and a bike.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 10, 2023
Longboat's annual Freedom Fest brings 'shortest parade in America'

This year's Fourth of July festival marks 20 years since the Longboat Key event was started by Gail Loefgren and Lisa Walsh.

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The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

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

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"The Princess Strikes Back" stars Victoria Montalbano.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota's first fringe festival celebrates smorgasbord of arts

The Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival will take center stage with 20 performances over four days.

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