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Arts + Entertainment | Things to Do

"Tick, Tick...Boom!" runs through Jan. 28 at The Sarasota Players.
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  • January 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 18-24

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

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in words and song on Jan. 14 at the Sarasota Opera House.
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  • January 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 11-17

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

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Ute Vela competes in the Observer Challenge held Feb. 3-5, 2023. She and her husband, Enrique, have won the tournament four times.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 9, 2024
Observer Challenge to bring weekend of island camaraderie

Longboat Key Tennis Center will host the annual tournament that's all about teamwork Jan. 19-21.

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Simply Tina, a full live band, performs Jan. 6 at Venice Performing Arts Center.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 4-10

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

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Save these dates in 2024 for Longboat Key events
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  • James Peter
  • January 1, 2024
Save these dates in 2024 for Longboat Key events

You won't want to miss any of these happenings on the Key.

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