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Duval's Fresh Local Seafood, which serves a signature po'boy sandwich, participating in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 9, 2023
2023 Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week scheduled for June 1-14

Local restaurants will feature special menus for lunch ($25 per person) and dinner ($40).

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Eduardo Anaya waves flags in support at Fabulous Arts Foundation's 2022 Be Fabulous arts and music festival
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 11-17

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

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Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard and Marina Wolf-Schmidt are hosting a fashion show, featuring clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, to support Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch fashion show to support teens aging out of foster care

Funds raised at the fashion show, which will feature clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, will go toward Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.

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"RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles" comes to the Van Wezel on May 5.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 4-10

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Composer, vocalist and electronics guru Pamela Z returns to New College on on April 29.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 27 to May 3

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

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Three comedians including Bradenton's Tim Boyd will perform at the “Hearts of Hope: A Valentine’s Comedy Night” fundraiser to benefit Harbor 58, Foster the Family, and Bring on the Ministry on Feb. 13.
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