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.
Scene & Heard
May 8, 2013
'Sybil's' art finds homes in Sarasota; High school students compete for most well versed; Riggs takes designs to the silver screen
Sarasota Orchestra performs radically different concert
May 8, 2013
Jewish Federation brings Israeli culture to Sarasota via contemporary violinist Miri Ben-Ari, accompanied by Sarasota Orchestra for May 11 'Revolutions' concert.
Tidbites
May 8, 2013
Indigenous is Ingenious; Updated menu and Full-Service Bar at Americano; Ophelia's is a Best Bet for Food and View
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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."
