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The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
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Ashley Elizabeth Crowe stars as Zora Neale Hurston, Catara Brae and Maurice Alphricio play Ruby and Sam McCullom, and Larry Alexander plays Dr. Adams in WBTT's original production of “Ruby."
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The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

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Circus Sarasota performs through March 10 at the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.
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The Suncoast Walk-a-thon has become Southeastern Guide Dogs' biggest walk-a-thon that also raises the most amount for the nonprofit.
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Southeastern Guide Dogs gears up for annual Suncoast Walkathon

Local puppy raisers play key role in preparing the dogs to help their future clients.

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Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
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Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

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Chabad of Bradenton to host first Kosher Food Festival
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The Kosher Food Festival will provide various offerings to educate people on kosher foods while meeting the needs of the community.

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Christopher Oglesby plays Sir Edgar and Ashley Milanese plays Lucia in Sarasota Opera's production of "Lucia di Lammermoor."
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  • February 26, 2024
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Donizetti's tale of star-crossed lovers features multifaceted roles and beautiful bel canto-era music.

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The cast of FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "Clyde's," which runs through March 9 at the Jane B. Cook Theatre.
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  • February 24, 2024
'Clyde’s' turns up the heat at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

When four ex-cons find work in Clyde’s kitchen, they discover it’s just another prison.

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Matthew Amendt (left) plays Christopher Marlowe and Dylan Godwin plays William Shakespeare in "Born With Teeth" at Asolo Rep.
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  • February 23, 2024
'Born with Teeth' snarls with biting Elizabethan wit

William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe risk their lives to create great theater in this historical tragicomedy on the Asolo Rep stage.

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The Sarasota Polo Club mascot for 2020, Mason Chukker, gets a belly rub from Alex Jeanroy, the Lakewood Ranch co-area coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
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  • February 23, 2024
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