Peace signs
December 15, 2010
Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.
Therapeutic agent
December 15, 2010
Sarasota art therapist Poppy Terris demonstrates the mending methods of art therapy in a session with client Ada Leinwand.
Olivia Little makes her big country splash
December 15, 2010
The 13-year-old Sarasota singer is ready to release her new single, a love song she co-wrote this summer, in Nashville, with country star Jamie O'Neal.
Edibles: Waters is nuts about cookies
December 15, 2010
Baking enthusiast Elisabeth Waters shares exclusive tips and recipes for Observer readers.
Film Review: 'The Tourist'
December 15, 2010
Be sure to read the Observer's review before heading to see Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's latest film.
Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Broadway
December 15, 2010
This season, the Artist Series of Sarasota presented a weekend of favorites from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Broadway in a format similar to New York City's long-running, successful series, "Lyrics and Lyricists" at the 92nd Street Y.
Dance Review: 'The Nutcracker'
December 15, 2010
The Sarasota Ballet's Saturday evening production of Robert de Warren's "The Nutcracker" was an all-around excellent rendition of the classic.
Jan Van Wart plays an old tune (VIDEO)
December 8, 2010
Jan Van Wart’s office at Neel Performing Arts Center is a virtual time capsule, filled with hundreds of old phonograph records from his personal collection.
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production
December 8, 2010
Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.
Lakewood thespians welcome playwright
December 8, 2010
Playwright Lindsay Price watched Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform her show, 'Somewhere, Nowhere.'
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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.
