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At the 2024 gala, friends Erica Molinar and Jessica Mendez cheers to Mendez's good health and the much needed financial support she received from the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 18, 2025
Lakewood Ranch foundation to host murder mystery gala

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is hosting Mystery Under the Stars on March 1 at The Ora in Sarasota.

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This year is the 25th year for Art in the Park, set for March 14-16 at the University Park Country Club.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • February 16, 2025
Art in the Park set to celebrate 25 years of community talent

The 25th annual juried show showcases creativity within University Park.

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Executive Chef Michael Decorcie from Drift at Lido Beach Resort showcases his arancini special.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • February 12, 2025
Upcoming Longboat foodie festival to help hurricane recovery

Taste and Tunes of the Keys returns on Feb. 27 with a dozen eateries.

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Comedian Lynne Koplitz, who was raised in Sarasota, appears at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre from Feb. 13-15.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

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Historian Susan Benjamin previews her upcoming talk on musician Paul Simon.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
Historian to illustrate legacy of musician Paul Simon

The works of an American folk singer/songwriter are set to come to life on Sunday with a lecture and live music.

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Sarasota Jazz Festival Music Director Terell Stafford performs.
  • March 11, 2026
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The cast of Urbanite Theatre's "The Apiary" includes (clockwise from left), Christina Mei Chen, Terri Weagant, Dekyi Ronge and Ariel Blue.
  • March 11, 2026
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The Doo Wop Project brings back the golden era of a capella groups on Thursday, March 12, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein.
  • March 10, 2026
Asolo Rep to premiere a circus musical in its 2026-27 season

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