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  • By The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota
  • July 21, 2025
Season Tickets for the 50th Anniversary Season!

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota's 50th Anniversary is here, and season tickets are on sale now!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By The Sarasota Players
  • July 11, 2025
CABARET

American writer Clifford Bradshaw arrives in search of inspiration and finds himself pulled into the intoxicating world of the Kit Kat Klub.

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  • By GROVE Restaurant, Patio and Ballroom
  • July 9, 2025
Keys & Courses: A Dueling Piano Dinner Experience

This is more than dinner — it’s a show-stopping experience that hits all the right notes.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • July 7, 2025
Time to See It: CABARET

Set in 1930s Berlin as shadows of political unrest loom large, Cabaret is part love story, part warning and 100% unforgettable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • July 7, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: C'est La Vie

Who needs Paris when C’est La Vie brings the charm of France straight to Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • July 2, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Laser Light Nights

With two shows nightly (7PM and 9PM) every Thursday–Saturday through August, there’s ample opportunity to groove.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 30, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 23, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Myakka Elephant Ranch

Just a short drive from the everyday, you’ll find yourself face-to-trunk with one of the most unforgettable experiences in Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 23, 2025
Time to See It: Dames at Sea

Book and lyrics by George Haimsohn & Robin Miller with music by Jim Wise.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 23, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This family-owned, chef-driven coastal eatery and lively sports bar on Siesta Key, is known for its seafood, cocktails, live music, a Chicago-Bears–inspired vibe during football season all served up in a laid-back atmosphere.

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  • By Florida Studio Theatre
  • June 23, 2025
Dorothy’s Dictionary at FST

Written by E.M. Lewis, Dorothy’s Dictionary is a moving, tender, and funny story about the power of words, second chances, and the surprising friendships that shape us.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Florida Studio Theatre
  • June 17, 2025
Too Darn Hot: Songs for a Summer Night

Showing at Florida Studio Theatre from June 25 – September 7, 2025.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 16, 2025
Time to See It: The Greatest Show On Earth® Gallery

Whether you’re a Sarasota regular or here for a summer getaway, this gallery is a must-see extravaganza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 16, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Florence & the Spice Boys

Regardless of what location you dive into, one thing’s for sure, Florence and the Spice Boys isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a full-on flavor experience.

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  • By The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • June 12, 2025
9-Day Journey to Northern Italy and Switzerland

Experience the romance of Venice and Verona, the beauty of Lake Como, and the majesty of the Swiss Alps.

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