Foodie eats her way to the theater
April 3, 2013
It is right up there with "What do women want?" on the list of enduring, if not endearing, questions: "Where shall we eat before we go to … "
Black Tie & Tales
April 3, 2013
Baby on the way; The Giving Girls; Wanted: man who cooks; Dealing for the Afikomen; and Tidbits
Wayne and Mindy Rollins prove philanthropy knows no age
April 3, 2013
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Orchid Ball is no garden-variety event for the philanthropic couple, who will chair the annual fundraiser this weekend.
Social Studies: Deborah Blue
April 3, 2013
Attorney Deborah Blue's love of vintage things spans from her personal style to her home, classic car and 1974 Luzier boat, Stormy. Her family's famous Christmas cards are almost as recognizable as she is.
Manatee Players announces Les Miserables as 2013-2014 Season Opener
April 1, 2013
Manatee Players will open Les Miserables August 8 and will run through August 25.
Weekend Best Bet: "The Game's Afoot"
March 29, 2013
The comedic play opens March 29 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Sarasota Film Festival tickets selling fast
March 28, 2013
SFF staff has a "Stand by only," "Do Not Miss" and "Going Fast" list they update constantly in the lobby of Regal Hollywood 20
Patron Saints: Ed Town and Steve Rubin
March 27, 2013
Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It's a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.
Artist Jamie Kirkell on exhibition at The Players Theatre
March 27, 2013
Opening reception for exhibition featuring hand-painted silk florals Wednesday, March 27
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27 Youth in Service - A Memorial Day Outdoor Concert
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Jun
1 Cat Depot Book Signing and Story Time
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Jul
4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm
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Jolly good fellow
05/23/13
Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients. -
Going for the gold
05/23/13
Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando. -
Culinary roots
05/16/13
Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."

