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Indigo Girls Emily Saliers and Amy Ray star in "It's Only Life After All" and will receive the Maestro Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.
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  • March 20, 2023
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers and "Angel" star Roma Downey will be honored and attend the festival.

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Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, welcomes everyone to Tropical Nights in 2022. This year's theme is Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood.
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  • March 17, 2023
Meals on Wheels brings Hollywood glitz and glamor to fundraiser

Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood, on March 25 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch, is Meals on Wheels' biggest fundraiser.

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Christopher Oglesby (B.F. Pinkerton) embraces Cho Cho San, played by Raquel González.
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  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

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Mark DeAngelis, Mike McAdaragh and Janice DeAngelis
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  • March 14, 2023
Longboat Key restaurants prep for St. Patrick's Day

Harry's Continental Kitchens, Haye Loft and the Lazy Lobster are offering special menus on Friday.

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  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

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Scooter's Coffee will be located at 6625 State Road 70, Bradenton.
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  • March 14, 2023
Scooter’s Coffee targets late 2023 opening in Bradenton

The growing specialty coffee chain will open a location on State Road 70 just east of Manatee Technical College.

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Christina Adams will play "Hasidic Scene for Violin and Strings" at the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota's March 23 performance.
  • By Emily Leinfuss
  • March 13, 2023
Sarasota Chamber Orchestra celebrates Israel's 75th birthday

The March 23 program will feature the works of five Jewish composers.

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Dani Ziegler and Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch are grateful for funds raised during Divas and Dogs as well as funds from grants to care for animals like Zayda, who needs emergency medical services.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

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The Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen's photo-worthy Guinness pour.
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  • March 12, 2023
Sláinte to these Irish pubs on St. Patrick’s Day

Raise your glass, gather 'round, and feast on these tasty Irish-influenced dishes served up right here in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
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  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

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Lisa Caufield and Rose Braonea serve customers at Panda Express.
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  • March 7, 2023
Culver's, Panda Express, Slim Chickens move into Lakewood Ranch

The fast-casual menu grows in Lakewood Ranch with three new fast-food franchises now open.

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Harlem Quilt runs at The Ringling through March 26.
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  • March 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 9-15

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Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 7, 2023
Tzeva restaurant fires up Mediterranean dishes with Israeli, Japanese flair

The newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Art Ovation Hotel adds some creativity to its menu.

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Beverly Miller is one of ten vendors participating in the Gulfshore Marketplace on Saturday.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Gulfshore Marketplace to sell handmade and homegrown goods

Residents will be selling everything from cookies to artwork on March 11 at the mobile home park's annual craft market.

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Lakewood Ranch's Randall and Maria Wagner are excited their dog, Carmella, won "cutest" in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2020.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

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