In the recording studio with Twinkle (VIDEO)
August 4, 2010
Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Twinkle as she records the song "Joy" for the "Beautiful Noise" soundtrack. The Sarasota singer even has a small cameo in the film.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Frary Gallery
August 4, 2010
"The art here is experimental, ironic and passionate without necessarily being too edgy," gallery owner Lori Frary says.
Celeb designer teams up with Sarasota art studio
August 4, 2010
Sarasota designer Ed Marin pulled an all-nighter last month working with former 'Queer Eye' star Thom Filicia.
Soul Sister
August 4, 2010
Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'
Film Review: 'The City of Your Final Destination'
August 4, 2010
"The City of Your Final Destination" is the first time James Ivory has directed a film without his deceased partner, Ismail Merchant, and he seems severely crippled without him.
Mike Ash sounds off (VIDEO)
July 28, 2010
This week's beloved A&E cover subject, big-band leader Mike Ash, plays us a tune on his clarinet.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery
July 28, 2010
Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery — it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.
The multitasker
July 28, 2010
Actress. Director. Mother of twins. Kyle Ennis Turoff, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's 'drowsy chaperone,' gives us a glimpse into her world.
Sarasota's fYfE founders put up their dukes
July 28, 2010
Zach Gilliland and Amanda Landesberg plan to reinvigorate Sarasota's art and music scene with a little competitive spirit.
- May
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."

