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The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

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Euphemia Haye would have celebrated 50 years this year, but instead, the doors are shut on the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.
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Sarasota Orchestra's Pops concert, "Country Hits: Songs From Nashville," will conclude with fireworks at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday, May 2.
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Jim Howell and Jack McCaffrey are students at Florida Studio Theatre. McCaffrey studied animation and design at the Ringling College of Art and Design.
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Florida Studio Theatre employees will lead classes on Improv for All, Acting Foundations, Reader’s Circle and Intro to Playwriting.

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Jesse Nager plays Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs from May 14-June 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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Asolo Repertory Theatre is gearing up for a powerful new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Josh Rhodes.

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Florence & the Spice Boys opens at University Town Center April 25.
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Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

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131 MAIN Restaurant's Aperol spritz ($14) is made with prosecco, Aperol liqueur, club soda and orange.
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Andy and Anna Mignery opened The Thrivery in February.
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Andy and Anna Mignery share their health journey by providing clean eating choices at The Thrivery in Center Point.

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Final chance to see Lipizzan stallions in Myakka City this season
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The cast of "Syncopated Avenue," which plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through May 25.
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Nate and Michael Jacobs' musical revue at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe tells the history of tap with a show within a show.

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Arrival From Sweden, a ABBA tribute band, comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, April 29.
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  • April 22, 2025
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The Englewood Arts Center will close May 3. The facility on McCall Road occupies a former
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  • April 22, 2025
Ringling College consolidates arts programs as Englewood building closes

Members of South Sarasota County facility will have access to Museum Campus for one year.

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