MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra 'Revolutions'
May 13, 2013
We've seen this before. What looks good, interesting, possibly even revolutionary on paper, goes very wrong in real life. This is, unfortunately, what happened at the Sarasota Orchestra's most recent foray into its Innovations Series.
FILM REVIEW: 'The Great Gatsby'
May 12, 2013
For the sixth time "The Great Gatsby" has been adapted for film. And when Baz Luhrmann directs, you know you're in for sensual overdrive.
May 10: Daily Headlines Video
May 10, 2013
Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches
PHOTO GALLERY: “Rhapsody, Rhythm and Romance”
May 10, 2013
“Rhapsody, Rhythm and Romance” beginning 8 p.m. Friday, May 17 will be the third annual collaboration among members of Jazz Juvenocracy and Fuzión Dance Artists at Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Here are photos from the dress rehearsal.
PHOTO GALLERY: Roy's Sushi 101
May 9, 2013
Eleven students learned the proper sushi know-how from Chef Carl Bertka at Roy’s Sarasota Thursday, May 9. In a couple of hours, the Japanese art form was demystified.
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled; new blues festival launches
May 8, 2013
The Sarasota Blues Festival has been canceled for 2013, but the inaugural Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival will launch Oct. 26.
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight
May 8, 2013
The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key
May 8, 2013
A Siesta Key home showcases the genius of architect Ralph Twitchell — half a century later.
Family jewels: Nikki Sedacca
May 8, 2013
Nikki Sedacca's family is more precious than the metal she uses to wire-wrap jewelry.
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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.
