With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court
May 1, 2013
Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.
'Patron saints' give ample support to performing arts
May 1, 2013
Take a look back at the first episodes in The Observer's video series, 'Patron Saints,' and be sure to stay tuned for future videos.
Winner's Retreat: A backyard makeover
May 1, 2013
VIDEO: Kevin and Missy Cooper are now the proud owners of a completely redesigned backyard after winning the ArtisTree Design & Dine Contest in February
Black Tie & Tales
May 1, 2013
Behind the scenes: 'Men Who Cook'; Bubbles, brows and blow outs; Sophisticated strut; and Black Tie Affair
Just Married: Courtney Rochelle Wise & Daniel Ross Snyder
May 1, 2013
Both being at a point in their lives in which they were ready to meet "Mr. or Mrs. Right," Dan and Courtney are happy to admit they met through eHarmony.
THEATER REVIEW: 'It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues'
April 30, 2013
Alternating between electrifying and inspiring, 'It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues' was sheer pleasure.
Joseph McKenna plays kazoo at concert
April 30, 2013
Joseph McKenna playing the kazoo was a highlight of the Youth Orchestra Showcase program.
THEATER REVIEW: 'Side Show'
April 29, 2013
The Players Theatre production of "Side Show," based on a true story, gives us a fascinating and intimate look into the lives of famous conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton.
Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish finalist in YAPG
April 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish went to New York City to compete in the Youth American Grand Prix.
FILM REVIEW: 'Mud'
April 29, 2013
In the new film, "Mud," Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime in a meticulously and methodically paced tale of love and mistrust.
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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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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
