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Fast Facts
The Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz were circus performers who lived in Venice, where the Ringling Brothers had a winter home.
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Tai Chi on Siesta Beach
through – Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
Every Monday
15 min. before sunset
Siesta Beach in Siesta Village
Siesta Key
A free half-hour practice of T'ai Chi Chih, easy-to-do movement exercise. No experience needed.
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Ringling Retro: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
through – Sunday, Sep. 7, 2008
10 am - 5:30 pm
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota
941.359.5700
Ringling Retro: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
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Democracy at the Five O
Five O'clock Club
through – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Every Thursday
10pm - 2am
1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Democracy at the Five O'clock Club every Thursday
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Al Fuller's Blues Jam at the Five O
Five O'Clock Club
through – Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
10pm - 2am
Five O'Clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Al Fuller's Blues Jam at the Five O'clock Club every Monday night
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Identity Krisis
Five O'clock Club
through – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
10pm - 2am
Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Identity Krisis at the Five O'clock Club every Tuesday
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3 Peace at the Five O
through – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
10pm - 2am
1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
3 Peace at the Five O'clock Club every Wednesday
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Democracy at the Five O'clock Club
Five O'clock Club
through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009
10pm - 2am
1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Democracy
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Paul Rudolph: Florida Houses & The Sarasota School of Architecture
Historic Spanish Point
through – Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008
9am-5pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun
Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail
Osprey
966-5214
DESIGNS OF FAMOUS ARCHITECT PAUL RUDOLPH EXPLORED AT HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
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Ritz Carlton Turtle Walks on Lido Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
through – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008
Saturday Mornings - reservations required
7 a.m.
North Lido Lifeguard Stand on Lido Key
Sarasota
941-309-2000
Turtle Walks are complimentary and are conducted Saturday mornings from May through September.
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Segway Tours
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
through – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008
Daily
9 a.m. to 12 noon
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota
941-309-2569
We invite you to see the beautiful sights of Sarasota like you’ve never seen them before-on a Segway Personal Transporter!
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Sushi Night
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
through – Friday, Sep. 5, 2008
Every Friday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota's Lobby Lounge, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota
Head to The Ritz-Carlton’s cozy Lobby Lounge for Sushi every Friday night.
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Vernona's ‘Savor Summer’ Menu
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota's Vernona restaurant
through – Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008
Daily
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota
To celebrate the summer season, Vernona restaurant is offering an elegant three-course tasting menu.
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Pups at the Point
Historic Spanish Point
through – Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008
Every Third Saturday 9am to 12pm
9am-5pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun
Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail
Osprey
966-5214
Bring your dog for a walk at Historic Spanish Point
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Improv Nights
Florida Studio Theater
through – Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
every Saturday night through October 11
8:30 pm
Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave
Sarasota
941-366-9000
Saturday NIghts - Improv
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Local Celebrity at the Five O
through – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
Every Sunday
10pm - 2am
1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Local Celebrity at the Five O'clock Club every Sunday
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Fleming's Seasonal Summer Menu
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
through – Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2008
Daily
Flemings Prime Steakhouse, 2001 Siesta Drive
Sarasota
941-358-9463
The return of Fleming's Seasonal Summer Menu
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Currents Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
through – Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008
1000 Blvd of the Arts
Sarasota
941.953.1234
Enjoy elegant surroundings, spectacular food and legendary sunsets when you dine at Currents Restaurant.
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Service Industry Summer @ Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory
through – Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Daily
Sarasota, FL, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota
941.388.4441
Server Summer Savings at Mote
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Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market
Lemon Avenue and Main Street
through – Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008
every Saturday - rain or shine
7:00 Am - Noon
Lemon Avenue and Main Street
Sarasota
941-951-2656
Buy Fresh - Buy Local - a Sarasota tradition for over 28 years
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Venice Downtown Farmers Market
Miami Avenue Breezeway
through – Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
8am - Noon
Miami Ave Breezeway, Main Street
Venice
Saturday Morning Farmers Market - buy fresh and buy local.
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Second Saturday Family Program @ Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
through – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
The second Saturday of every month.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mote's Marine Education Resource Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota
941-388-4441, ext. 229
Have fun with the whole family and discover more about the ocean in your backyard - or on your vacation!
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Fleming's Prime Rib Dinner
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
through – Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Every Sunday
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2001 Siesta Drive
Sarasota
941-358-9463
Prime Rib Dinner available Sunday's Only!
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The Musical of Musicals!
The Golden Apple Dinner Theater
through – Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
6 pm doors open for dinner, 8 pm curtain, Saturday Matinee at noon, Sunday Twilight Show at 4 pm, no performances on Monday
25 North Pineapple Avenue, The Golden Apple Dinner Theater
Sarasota
941-366-5454
This hilarious satire of musical theater is actually four musicals in one!
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Summer Collection
Katharine Butler Gallery
through – Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Tues.-Sat. 11-4 pm/Fri 11-4 pm; 6-9 pm
Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill St.
Sarasota
941-955-4546
This summer exhibition pulls together the highlights of the 2008 season with artwork by all 16 gallery artists
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Cabaret Nights! Dinner & Dancing at Vernona
Vernona
through – Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota
941-309-2206
For a special evening out, enjoy dinner and dancing in Vernona.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE
CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA
through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009
EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday
5:00 PM - close
Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street
Sarasota
941.952.1036
THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.
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Dance Trance Sarasota
through – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
YMCA, 1991 Main St., Ste 200
Sarasota
941-366-6778
High energy fitness class using choreographed dance to get a total body workout!
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Hotel Indigo, Friday Blues
Hotel Indigo Sarasota
through – Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Every Friday at Hotel Indigo Sarasota
3:30pm to 7:00pm
Hotel Indigo Sarasota, 1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota
941-487-3800
Live entertainment, 2 for 1 draft beers and house wines
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Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS
5ONE6 BURNS
through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009
Every Saturday
10:30-2am
516 Burns Lane
Sarasota
941.906.1884
Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!
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“SoundWaves on Siesta Key Beach” Concert Series
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach
through – Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
July 27, 2008, August 10, 2008, August 31, 2008
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1003 Seaside Drive
Sarasota
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach presents its summer concert series, SoundWaves. Featuring four different bands on four Sundays.
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The Colony’s Tantalizing Trios
through – Sunday, Sep. 28, 2008
Sunday's
Lunch and Dinner
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort , 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key
941.383.6464
On Sunday, treat yourself and dine beachfront with the Colony's Tantalizing Trio's
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Selby Instructors’ Showcase
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
through – Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
10am-5pm
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens , 900 S. Palm Ave
Sarasota
(941) 366-5731
The Selby Instructors’ Showcase exhibition will be on display in the Museum of Botany and the Arts at Selby Gardens through Oct 7
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Fall Concert - Jazz Club of Saraota
Jazz Club of Sarasota
through – Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Holley Hall , 709 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota
941-366-1552
Two hour jazz concert featuring guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima.
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Fuzoin Advance Dance Class
Fuzoin Dance Artists
through – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
5:30PM - 7:00PM
New College of Florida - Fitness Center, 5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota
941-487-4218
every week is a different style taught by company member
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Mommy and Me at Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory
through – Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
select Thursdays and Saturdays
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on select Thursdays and Saturdays
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota
941-388-4441, ext. 369
Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.
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Community Dance Class
Fuzion Dance Artists
through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009
Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue
Sarasota
no experience required - multigenerational
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CB's ANNUAL 40% OFF CLOTHING SALE
CB's SALTWATER OUTFITTERS
through – Sunday, Sep. 14, 2008
Open 7am - 6pm
1249 Stickney Pt. Rd
Siesta Key
(941)349-4400
Annual Sale - specials storewide - 40% off clothing
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Local Celebrity Band at the Five O
Five O'clock Club
through – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
Every Sunday
10pm - 2am
Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Rock 'n Roll Jam night!
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Sarasota Youth Opera Placement Classes
Sarasota Opera
through – Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Aug, 27, 28 and 29
4:45-6:30 p.m.
Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota
366-8450, ext. 221
Placement classes for singers who plan to join will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 27, 28 and 29.
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Hangtime: The Latest from Down Under
Cork
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
6-7:30pm
Cork lounge, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents
Sarasota
941-388-CORK
Hang Time: A time to taste, sample and unwind the last Friday of every month.
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Road Block at the Five O
The Five O'clock Club
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
10pm - 2am
The Five O;clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
The hottest reggae band on the Suncoast!
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Democracy at the Five O
The Five O'clock Club
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
10pm - 2am
The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street
Sarasota
366 5555
Reggae, Soca, R & B and Top 40
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2008 PUMA Soccer Cup
Clearwater Chargers Soccer Club
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 - Monday, Sep. 1, 2008
Sarasota Polo Grounds, 8201 Polo Club Lane
Sarasota
941-907-0000
Come see some great soccer as 230 soccer teams from the Southeast USA compete at the Sarasota Polo Grounds over Labor Day Weekend!
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