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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host "Make Room for Me," its annual Stage of Discovery student showcase, on July 12-14.
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Bar Italia is preparing to open on July 13 in the Center Point plaza on the corner of University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
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Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
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Ken Ludwig's wartime romance "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" runs through Aug. 11 at FST's Keating Theatre.
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Brian Hersh spent more than 20 years in the field of nonprofit arts administration before becoming president and CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County in June 2023.
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A painting by Frank Hopper.
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The paintings by local artists Regan Dunnick and Frank Hopper will eventually be displayed for the public.

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Jack Dowd's "Last Call," a life-sized installation of a New York tavern, runs through Aug. 16 at Ringling College's Stulberg Gallery.
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Jack Dowd's 'Last Call' gets another round at Ringling College

The life-sized installation of a mythical New York City tavern was last seen in Sarasota in 2001.

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Longboat Key Garden Club led Longboat Key's 2023 Freedom fest parade as the Grand Marshal.
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The Summer Circus Spectacular runs through Aug. 17 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
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Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb displays the National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement that he received in London on June 3.
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Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb wins prestigious dance award

Webb has been honored with the British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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Rebecca Hopkins, managing director of Florida Studio Theatre, has been elected vice president of the board of the League of Resident Theatres.
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FST managing director elected officer of nationwide regional theater group

Rebecca Hopkins is vice president of the board of the League of Resident Theatres.

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Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.
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Naked Farmer opens at University Town Center

Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.

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Sarasota Opera names Melissa Voigt development director
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Sarasota Opera names Melissa Voigt development director

Voigt previously held the position from 2002-09, when she led fundraising efforts for the opera house's renovation.

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