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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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.
