The star pleaser
May 5, 2010
The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.
Film Review: 'City Island'
May 5, 2010
The ensemble cast of talented actors make "City Island" a joy to watch.
Music Review: Dick Hyman
May 5, 2010
From rags and stride to the blues, Hyman has a handle on style and technique.
Kid comedians take a crack at improv
May 5, 2010
Florida Studio Theatre's Kids Komedy Club builds confidence and comedic timing in its students.
+ RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Café Amici
May 4, 2010
Café Amici Executive Chef Achille Nigri shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
Music Review: La Musica
April 28, 2010
A review of La Musica's third program of the season, which took place April 15th, at the Sarasota Opera House.
The Language of Love
April 28, 2010
For entrepreneur Piero Rivolta, writing romance novels is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
The show tuner
April 28, 2010
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's James Dodge hasn't missed a beat since signing on as the organization's music director two seasons ago.
The stage dame
April 21, 2010
After 41 years of calling the shots at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, stage manager Marian Wallace takes her last bow.
Music Review: Curtis in Sarasota
April 21, 2010
A review of a performance featuring Abraham Feder and violinist Ray Chen from the Curtis Sarasota Society series.
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27 Youth in Service - A Memorial Day Outdoor Concert
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Jul
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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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
