THEATER REVIEW: 'How to Eat Like a Child'
May 20, 2013
A charmingly irreverent and sweetly nostalgic stroll through childhood dilemmas of the 1970s, “How to Eat Like a Child – And Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-up,” is now playing at Venice Theatre.
Patron Saints: Joan Armour Mendell
May 15, 2013
The Observer's video series, Patron Saints, features the "saints" of Sarasota who financially support area performing-arts organizations. These people make Sarasota the arts city it is. This week’s spotlighted venue is Asolo Repertory Theatre and the patron is Joan Armour Mendell.
Special Features: Tony Stopperan
May 15, 2013
Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality — a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.
Scene & Heard
May 15, 2013
The world premiere of "Noah Racey's Pulse" is taking place May 23, at Asolo Repertory Theatre — it's a production Asolo Rep has been trying to get on the books for two years.
Aunt Rudele wants to reveal her true self
May 15, 2013
Aunt Rudele is coming to Sarasota to share her gift of wisdom with audiences.
Foodie feasts in Southside Village
May 15, 2013
Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.
Home & Garden: Colorful Living
May 15, 2013
Grant's Gardens recently finished installing a brand-new landscape for a home on Island Circle, on Siesta Key.
Black Tie & Tales
May 15, 2013
Highlights from the 2012-2013 season; 'Tis the new season ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair
THEATER REVIEW: 'Fiddler on the Roof'
May 13, 2013
The Manatee Players is currently running an enjoyable production of the endearingly entertaining "Fiddler on the Roof."
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
