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.
Scene & Heard
May 8, 2013
'Sybil's' art finds homes in Sarasota; High school students compete for most well versed; Riggs takes designs to the silver screen
Sarasota Orchestra performs radically different concert
May 8, 2013
Jewish Federation brings Israeli culture to Sarasota via contemporary violinist Miri Ben-Ari, accompanied by Sarasota Orchestra for May 11 'Revolutions' concert.
Tidbites
May 8, 2013
Indigenous is Ingenious; Updated menu and Full-Service Bar at Americano; Ophelia's is a Best Bet for Food and View
Dance Review: 'Theatre of Dreams'
May 8, 2013
"Theatre of Dreams" is always one of this critic's favorite shows of the Sarasota Ballet season. The Sarasota Ballet's own dancers get to choreograph and produce their own pieces starring their colleagues.
Theater Review: 'Second Samuel'
May 8, 2013
The pleasant-and-charming play about acceptance, currently running at Venice Theatre's Mainstage, is a gentle reminder of what really matters in life.
Film Review: 'Disconnect'
May 8, 2013
In the new film, "Disconnect," be prepared to re-examine your online activities. Director Henry Alex Rubin doesn't get preachy about our obsession with the Internet. Instead, he treats it as a fact of life. But he also delves into the dangerous repercussions of seemingly innocuous behavior when being online gets horribly out of control.
Black Tie & Tales
May 8, 2013
Blooming babies; Tea and poetry; Da capo a fine … ; Cooking for the cook; and Tidbits
- Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
30 Session Sundays
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Jul
4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
