The Language of Love
April 28, 2010
For entrepreneur Piero Rivolta, writing romance novels is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
The show tuner
April 28, 2010
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's James Dodge hasn't missed a beat since signing on as the organization's music director two seasons ago.
Braden River brings 'Aida' to life
April 23, 2010
Braden River High School is gearing up for its first ever full-length theater production. Performances of 'Aida,' a musical about an Egyptian prince who falls in love with a slave while he is betrothed to another woman, will be held at 7 p.m., April 23-24, and at 2 p.m., April 24.
The stage dame
April 21, 2010
After 41 years of calling the shots at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, stage manager Marian Wallace takes her last bow.
Music Review: Curtis in Sarasota
April 21, 2010
A review of a performance featuring Abraham Feder and violinist Ray Chen from the Curtis Sarasota Society series.
Film Review: Sarasota Film Festival Wrap-Up
April 21, 2010
During the past 11 years, the Sarasota Film Festival has most certainly evolved. But, this year, it surpassed all expectations.
A Play with Purpose
April 21, 2010
Sarasota and Manatee county high school students bring their living-room confessions to the Asolo Rep stage with 'On the Couch.'
Complete Sarasota Film Festival Coverage
April 19, 2010
The Sarasota Film Festival featured 168 films from 30 countries and fabulous events. Check out The Observer's complete coverage.
The palm reader
April 14, 2010
Pine View senior Lauren Valentine never imagined her AP art assignment would end up as a billboard in downtown Sarasota.
Film Review: '11/04/08'
April 14, 2010
A review of the Jeff Deutchman film '11/04/08,' which debuted at the Sarasota Film Festival and chronicles the the 2008 American Presidential Election Day.
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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.
