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  • May 1, 2026
Leaving on a Jet Plane

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Richard and Rebecca Hopkins are longtime leaders of Florida Studio Theatre.
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  • April 30, 2026
Leadership changes coming to Florida Studio Theatre

With the new McGillicuddy Arts Plaza under construction, longtime Florida Studio Theatre leaders Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have assumed higher leadership roles.

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In The Sarasota Players' production of "Assassins," Brian Finnerty (upper left) plays The Proprietor, Caitlin Ellis is Squeaky Fromme, Craig Weiskerger is John Wilkes Booth and Jason Ellis is the Balladeer.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 29, 2026
In 'Assassins,' Sarasota Players shines light on America's dark side

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's tragicomic musical is a sideshow of colorful characters who took aim at the president.

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Hot Club SRQ plays Gypsy Jazz in the style of Djano Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 30-May 6

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A vehicle representing the Historic Aircraft Society arrives at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout during the Memorial Day parade in 2024.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2026
Memorial Day Parade set for May 25

Sarasota's annual Memorial Day Parade will will be held May 25, concluding with a ceremony at J.D. Hamel Park.

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Sarasota William Kelley has traveled the world to create his rainbow-hued paintings.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2026
Sarasota artist William Kelley paints the colors of his mind

The canvas of the world traveler is big and his palette is bold.

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Sarasota's Axel Neff is glad to welcome community members who are both familiar and unfamiliar with Tim Horton's brand to bond over food and coffee.
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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 26, 2026
Tim Hortons blazes a Florida path with Manatee County restaurant

Tim Hortons, a Canadian breakfast chain, wants customers both familiar and unfamiliar with the brand to walk away with a smile.

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The Original Hob Nob Drive-In is back at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.
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  • Elizabeth King
  • April 25, 2026
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

The open-air restaurant on Washington Boulevard has returned and has future plans to offer online ordering.

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The actors sing, dance and play instruments in Peter Rothstein's reimagining of "Fiddler on the Roof," which runs through May 24 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2026
Asolo Rep's 'Fiddler on the Roof' makes its own kind of music

The actors are the orchestra in Peter Rothstein's delightful reimagining of a Broadway classic.

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Nearly every member of the Sarasota Ballet will be on stage for “Checkmate” May 1-2 at the Sarasota Opera House.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 22, 2026
Sarasota Ballet stages a dramatic death dance in 'Checkmate'

The Black Queen battles the Red Knight in Dame Nanette de Valois' chess-inspired ballet.

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  • April 21, 2026
Our Lady of Guadalupe Wine Dinner

Each course is crafted to complement the character of every pour, creating a refined and memorable dinner from start to finish.

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Maxim Chlumecky is at the center of the action in this scene from Asolo Rep's "Fiddler on the Roof," which runs through May 24 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • April 21, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 23-29

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The golf course at Longboat Key Club, which is accessible by membership or stay at the resort, has 45 holes to play.
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • April 21, 2026
Charity golf tournament will return to Longboat Key

The Phil Galvano Golf Classic benefits Manatee County public schools and is being held for the 30th year in 2026.

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Brandon Billings and Katriana Vélez star in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which runs through April 26 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 21, 2026
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' takes flight at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

MFA students transform Shakespeare’s fever dream into an aerial playground.

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Kojo's incredibly delish truffled chicken wontons ($14).
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  • Emma Burke
  • April 20, 2026
Live large with a tiny taste of the best truffle dishes in town

We've rooted out some affordable ways to celebrate National Truffle Day.

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Richard and Rebecca Hopkins are longtime leaders of Florida Studio Theatre.
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Leadership changes coming to Florida Studio Theatre
2
In The Sarasota Players' production of "Assassins," Brian Finnerty (upper left) plays The Proprietor, Caitlin Ellis is Squeaky Fromme, Craig Weiskerger is John Wilkes Booth and Jason Ellis is the Balladeer.
  • April 29, 2026
In 'Assassins,' Sarasota Players shines light on America's dark side
3
Hot Club SRQ plays Gypsy Jazz in the style of Djano Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
  • April 28, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 30-May 6
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A vehicle representing the Historic Aircraft Society arrives at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout during the Memorial Day parade in 2024.
  • April 28, 2026
Memorial Day Parade set for May 25
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Sarasota William Kelley has traveled the world to create his rainbow-hued paintings.
  • April 27, 2026
Sarasota artist William Kelley paints the colors of his mind

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