Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish finalist in YAPG
April 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish went to New York City to compete in the Youth American Grand Prix.
FILM REVIEW: 'Mud'
April 29, 2013
In the new film, "Mud," Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime in a meticulously and methodically paced tale of love and mistrust.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Senior Thesis
April 29, 2013
An opening reception for Ringling Senior Thesis exhibitions took place Saturday, April 27 at Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Work will be on display at various locations on campus through May 3.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Wedding Season
April 25, 2013
Joseph Sckowska and Emily Forbes won the Sarasota Pops' "The Wedding Challenge" and were married Sunday, April 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.
Patron Saints: Anne Folsom Smith
April 24, 2013
Each week, The Observer releases an episode in its video series, Patron Saints. This series spotlights performing-arts venues around town and the patrons who donate to them.
Passing of the Baton: YMCA Foundation President Jennifer Grondahl
April 24, 2013
The YMCA Foundation transitions from a president of 23 years, Karin Gustafson, to new President Jennifer Grondahl.
Look at the Freaks: 'Side Show'
April 24, 2013
Step right up and take a behind-the-scenes historical look at the freaks of The Players' 'Side Show.'
Scene & Heard
April 24, 2013
Actor Dylan McDermott doesn't talk acting; Home Resource Houses more than furniture
- May
18 Swan Lake
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - May
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
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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.
