Music Review: The American Spiritual Ensemble: A true Christmas present
December 22, 2010
The American Spiritual Ensemble recently wowed the audience when they performed at The Sarasota Opera House.
Perlman/Suncoast tunes up for season
December 15, 2010
The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast named recently the East County's Lynn Rasys as its new development director.
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.
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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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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
