Film review: ‘Invictus’
December 16, 2009
In Clint Eastwood’s new film, “Invictus,” he explores how Mandela ingeniously used the game of rugby to help his people find common ground.
Music review: Letter to Santa
December 16, 2009
Dear Santa, Rather than ask for gifts specifically for me, I thought I’d ask for some things my adopted city of almost eight years needs really, really badly. Ready?
Cake shop whips up sugar magic
December 16, 2009
Cakes by Ron’s new location sparkles like sugar on Fruitville Road —beckoning the sweet tooth in all of us. Although its cakes are still the heart of the business, owner Ron Zammit’s son, Nathan, has whipped up cupcakes that are just as tasty. Nathan Zammit guides us through the process of making his popular chocolate cupcakes.
CAMERA READY: Model Student
December 16, 2009
Nolan Middle sixth-grader Ally Rahn has been working with Ford Models for about a year.
Pirate singers to present holiday concert
December 14, 2009
The Braden River High School Choral Department will present its annual Holiday Silent Auction and Choral Concert at 6 p.m., Dec. 15, at the school, 6545 S.R. 70 E.
It's a Wonderful Life Art Show
December 11, 2009
Painter Debbie Dannheisser turned her Sarasota home into an artful wonderland Friday night with canvases displayed inside, outside and among twinkling trees. Proceeds from the event benefited Girls Inc. and Children First.
Juvenile Acts
December 9, 2009
Sarasota’s youngest seasoned jazz band will perform this summer at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Whimsical art museum colors North Trail
December 9, 2009
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, pink with colorful accents, will open in January in the old Serendipity gallery.
Film review: 'Brothers'
December 9, 2009
Director Jim Sheridan (“My Left Foot”) brings the Afghanistan war home in his new film, “Brothers.” Politics aside, this is a story about the open wounds, which have buried themselves deep inside of military combatants.
Music reivew: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks ‘Seeing Music in Fantasy’
December 9, 2009
The title of Sunday’s Masterworks concert with the Sarasota Orchestra was “Seeing Music in Fantasy.” And, although the title obviously referred to the fantastical, romantic music of Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3) and Berlioz (“Symphonie fantastique”), the actual performance was more like “Seeing Music in Perfection.”
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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.
