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  • May 10, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 12-18

There's dance, comedy, theater and virtuoso performances dotting the schedule in an action-packed week for art in Sarasota.

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Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
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  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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  • May 6, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key to celebrate 50 years with brunch

The Lazy Lobster will host the club's anniversary celebration on May 15.

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Alan Cresto and Robert Rogers helped usher this photography project into a full-blown museum exhibit. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
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  • May 6, 2022
Ringling hosts student photography exhibit

Many of these students had never touched a camera before. No worries; their eyes still produced fantastic results.

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It might feel like a ballgame, but it's an orchestra performing outdoors. (Courtesy photo)
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  • May 4, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra and Ed Smith Stadium prep for Outdoor Pops

The Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops concert is back after a two-year hiatus, and Iconic Songs of the 1970s are on the itinerary.

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