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Camila McMahon, 3, looks over the pumpkins available at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 8, 2023.
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  • October 1, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 3-9

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

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The Breakers, the country's leading Tom Petty tribute band, will perform Oct. 19.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 26, 2024
As renovations draw to a close, The Bay prepares to celebrate second anniversary

This year's events lineup includes an improved Boo! at the Bay and the final concert tour of Average White Band.

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Bradenton's Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament in 2023 at Lake Uihlein.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club reeling in registrations for annual tournament

The Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will be held Oct. 5 at Lake Uihlein.

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Venice Theatre launched its diamond anniversary season with "The Torch Bearers," the first play it ever produced.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

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

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The 17th annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and Extension EdFest by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County will be held Oct. 5.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2024
Master Gardener Plant Sale set for Oct. 5

The 17th annual event helps fund local horticulture education efforts of the University of Florida's Master Gardener Volunteer program.

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