Patron Saints: Joan Armour Mendell
May 15, 2013
The Observer's video series, Patron Saints, features the "saints" of Sarasota who financially support area performing-arts organizations. These people make Sarasota the arts city it is. This week’s spotlighted venue is Asolo Repertory Theatre and the patron is Joan Armour Mendell.
Special Features: Tony Stopperan
May 15, 2013
Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality — a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.
Scene & Heard
May 15, 2013
The world premiere of "Noah Racey's Pulse" is taking place May 23, at Asolo Repertory Theatre — it's a production Asolo Rep has been trying to get on the books for two years.
Aunt Rudele wants to reveal her true self
May 15, 2013
Aunt Rudele is coming to Sarasota to share her gift of wisdom with audiences.
Foodie feasts in Southside Village
May 15, 2013
Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.
Home & Garden: Colorful Living
May 15, 2013
Grant's Gardens recently finished installing a brand-new landscape for a home on Island Circle, on Siesta Key.
Black Tie & Tales
May 15, 2013
Highlights from the 2012-2013 season; 'Tis the new season ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair
THEATER REVIEW: 'Fiddler on the Roof'
May 13, 2013
The Manatee Players is currently running an enjoyable production of the endearingly entertaining "Fiddler on the Roof."
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra 'Revolutions'
May 13, 2013
We've seen this before. What looks good, interesting, possibly even revolutionary on paper, goes very wrong in real life. This is, unfortunately, what happened at the Sarasota Orchestra's most recent foray into its Innovations Series.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Nov
2 Fine Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
