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  • May 16, 2024
Owen's Fish Camp co-owner shares the secret sauce behind the second location

Who says lightning doesn't strike twice? Paul Caragiulo shares how he and his brothers brought one of Sarasota's favorite restaurants to Lakewood Ranch.

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  • May 16, 2024
Take in flavors of the world without leaving Lakewood Ranch

Want to avoid the hassles of international travel? This globetrotting itinerary requires no passport.

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  • May 15, 2024
Hob Nob officially closes after 67 years in Sarasota

Co-owner Cary Spicuzza cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

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  • May 15, 2024
WBTT's 'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul' keeps audiences coming back

Sheldon Rhoden is playing R&B singer Marvin Gaye for the fourth time in the time-traveling musical at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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  • May 14, 2024
Hob Nob Drive In, a Sarasota landmark, rumored to be closing

The drive-in restaurant on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

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  • May 14, 2024
Authentic ‘old-time’ Cuban restaurant coming to downtown Sarasota

Cuba 1958 will replace Flavio’s on Main and eyes an early summer opening date.

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  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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

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  • May 13, 2024
Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November

Jeffery Kin says it's time for Sarasota to have an interdisciplinary arts festival.

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  • May 12, 2024
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location

Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

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  • May 10, 2024
EnsembleNewSRQ delivers a sensory feast at the Historic Asolo Theater

The first program of "Parisian Refraction" took the audience to often unexplored musical realms.

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  • May 8, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men' adaptation sings a song of freedom

Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the inventive production in its Sarasota premiere.

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  • May 7, 2024
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  • May 1, 2024
EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut

The contemporary classical music group will present "Parisian Refraction" on May 9-11.

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  • April 30, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre receives $4 million gift for Arts Plaza

The grant puts FST's $57 million downtown arts center project on track for a December 2024 groundbreaking.

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