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.'
Festival fever pitch
December 8, 2010
The Carreño Dance Festival's 'Holiday Spectacular' brings a star-studded lineup to Sarasota and a 'hometown' ballerina back to her roots.
Film Review: 'Leaving'
December 8, 2010
In the new French drama, "Leaving," director Catherine Corsini ("Replay") proves love does not conquer all, but it can be all-consuming.
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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."
