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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

The Bay Park opened in 2022 along Sarasota's bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota's Bay Park plans dozens of free events for anniversary

More than 80 shows, concerts or celebrations are at the attraction that opened in 2022.

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Joseph McGlennon's 2021 photo "Pollen 1" is part of "The High Life" exhibition at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 4-10

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

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The tunes of jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller are performed by the cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy."
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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

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Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7 at Florida Studio Theatre.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 21-27

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

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The Klassika Ensemble is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church as part of the free Midsummer Concert Series. Members include Chris Romeo, Stephanie McCranie, Jolanda Nel and Derek Roura.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • August 16, 2025
Catch free summer concert nights on St. Armands Key

The four-part, free concert series aims to promote activity on St. Armands Circle while offering enlightening tunes for the public.

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