Arts + Entertainment

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 4, 2024

It's time to save and savor Sarasota's eateries

The area's annual Restaurant "Week" runs through June 14.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Gayle Williams
June 2, 2024

Sarasota Music Festival kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration on a high note

SMF Director Jeffrey Kahane proves a brilliant pianist and collaborator.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Petra Rivera
June 2, 2024

Lazy Lobster celebrates Thanksgiving in June with food drive

With every turkey dinner, the restaurant will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to area pantries.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Emma Burke Jolly
June 1, 2024

Shrimply the best shrimp dishes around town

Where to find the best shrimp dishes in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 31, 2024

"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix

The Sarasota septuagenarian's second novel has been republished just in time for summer reading season.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 29, 2024

Sarasota Music Fest celebrates 60 years by defying convention

Under Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival will explore improvisation and cross musical boundaries.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
May 28, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 30 to June 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 27, 2024

Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 26, 2024

Squeaky Wheel puts Sarasota on the fringe festival map

The festival's second year features new and returning performers plus hassle-free ticketing.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 26, 2024

A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 22, 2024

'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
May 21, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 23-29

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Liz Ramos
May 20, 2024

Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 17, 2024

Impro Theatre headlines the 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival

The festival takes place July 12-13 at Florida Studio Theatre's downtown campus.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
May 17, 2024

The jury meets jazz in Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical'

Shouting matches give way to song in contentious deliberations.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

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