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The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

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

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"The Princess Strikes Back" stars Victoria Montalbano.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota's first fringe festival celebrates smorgasbord of arts

The Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival will take center stage with 20 performances over four days.

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Myakka resident Delicia Stoltzfus mans the Java Dawg Coffee truck for her parents.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 31, 2023
Dakin Dairy hosts summer market in Myakka City

The market is held outside on the farm from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday

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Karla Pirona won first place in the 2022 Art Center Sarasota juried exhibit for the painting, "Southgate."
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 1-7

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"The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion" opens May 27 at the Sarasota Art Museum.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 25-31

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