DECOR: Step into your dream kitchen on 'Simply Sarasota' tour
March 30, 2011
The home of Dr. Richard and Amy Buck is a Mediterranean revival-style home located at 1607 South Drive and is thought to be the oldest standing house in historic Cherokee Park. The Bucks purchased the home in 2005 and moved in after an 18-to-20-month renovation. Prior to being staged by designer Jason Champion for Junior League of Sarasota's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival, The Observer got a sneak peek at the beautiful family-friendly kitchen.
The noisemaker
March 30, 2011
Steve Tatone turns up the volume on the Sarasota Film Fest. Meet the local, indie filmmaker with Hollywood potential.
Prodigal star
March 30, 2011
Ricardo Graziano's latest turn as a wayward boy in Sarasota Ballet’s 'Prodigal Son' proves the newcomer has no problem acting out on stage.
FILM REVIEW: 'Certified Copy'
March 30, 2011
"Certified Copy" is a film that is driven by conversation, it follows a couple who seems to have just met against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Tuscany, in Italy.
MUSIC REVIEW — Sarasota Opera: The Risorgimento Concert
March 30, 2011
The Sarasota Opera's regular season may have ended, but the company was alive with the sounds of music last week when it presented a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Black Tie & Tales
March 23, 2011
Love …; … and marriage; … and an institution you can’t disparage; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair
Scene & Heard
March 23, 2011
Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits
FILM REVIEW: Sarasota Film Festival
March 23, 2011
The Observer's must-see-and-do list for the Sarasota Film Festival, which takes place April 8 through 17.
MUSIC REVIEW: Curtis Chamber Musicians
March 23, 2011
Students and alumni of The Curtis Institute of Music performed this past Sunday at the Historic Asolo Theater.
Material girl
March 23, 2011
Jen King Elliot shares her journey from Ringling College, to Broadway’s ‘Contact,’ to this weekend’s fifth annual Fuzión dance concert.
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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.
