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Sarasota Ballet presents "Conflicted Beauty," a program that explores themes of war, on Nov. 17-18 at the Sarasota Opera House.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 16-22

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

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Martina Long, Maicy Powell, Brandon Wardell perform alongside Hermitage fellow Zoe Sarnak at Benderson Park.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 14, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park hosts Hermitage Sunsets

The three-part series will run through March and offers audiences a sneak peek of works in progress.

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The Broadway hit musical "Hamilton" is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from March 26 to April 7, 2024.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2023
Van Wezel announces date for single-ticket sales of 'Hamilton'

Sarasota seats for the hit Broadway musical will go on sale Nov. 16.

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Amanda Bolduc created the sand sculpture Re-Emergence during the 2022 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 9-15

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

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Lt. Col. George Hardy, Brigadier Gen. Scott Wuesthoff and Maj. Gen. Scott Gray sing for the Air Force during the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's 2022 Veterans Day event.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • November 7, 2023
Longboat to host Veterans Day observance at new Town Center

The town will debut its Town Center Green by honoring local veterans with multiple musical performances and donations from the SRQ Vets campaign.

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