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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

Longboat Key Garden Club led Longboat Key's 2023 Freedom fest parade as the Grand Marshal.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 26, 2024
Chamber promises old-fashioned fun at 21st annual Freedom Fest

Longboat Key's annual July 4 celebration will continue traditions and feature Harry's Continental Kitchens' Hal Christensen as the grand marshal.

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The Summer Circus Spectacular runs through Aug. 17 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 27 to July 3

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

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Cellist Karen Ouzounian will perform at the closing concert of the Sarasota Music Festival, "Passion and Pride," on Saturday, June 22.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

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

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The Red, White and Blueberry Celebration at Fiorelli Winery is about bringing people together to celebrate community and the country's independence.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 14, 2024
Fiorelli Winery celebration to benefit Suncoast Charities

Sales from the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration on June 29 will benefit Sarasota nonprofit Suncoast Charities for Children.

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The Circus Arts Conservatory's Summer Circus Spectacular runs through Aug. 17 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 13-19

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Kelsey Stalter teaches Katharine McLeod how to live in the moment in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dog Mom."
  • July 8, 2026
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Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
  • July 8, 2026
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Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
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"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
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Beth Arthur poses with her granddaughter Sandy Arthur in front of two paintings acquired by Arts Advocates Gallery, "Bryce Canyon" (left) and "Sky Dreams."
  • July 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Colony artist refuses to be forgotten

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