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Arts + Culture

"Dancing Lessons" runs through Feb. 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancing Lessons'

Who's normal, anyway? Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons' considers the question in the current production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
A diamondback terrapin hatchling
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 14, 2014
Mote Aquarium to hold exhibit on life cycles of marine animals

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas" will explore marine animal romance, babies and families.

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Sarah Wertheimer, Jani Steinberg and Flora Oynick
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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

The Embracing Our Differences art organization reflected and celebrated the past year's art, educational initiatives, and the group's inspiring annual outdoor student art exhibit at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef Ray Arpke shares his favorite holiday recipe.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Euphemia Haye

Euphemia Haye Owner and Chef Ray Arpke shares one of his favorite holiday meal of Sauerbraten, Braised Red Cabbage and Potato Dumplings.

  • Arts + Culture
John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 9, 2014
Home of the Month: The Deep Blue Goodbye

John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.

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Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Iain Webb, Margaret Barbieri, Mary Anne Servian and supporters of the Sarasota Ballet accept two certificates of recognition from the Sarasota County Commission
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota County Commission honors the Sarasota Ballet

Given two separate commendations, one for director Iain Webb and one for the whole organization, the Sarasota Ballet were honored for their artistic excellence.

  • Arts + Culture
James Jordan, rehearsing with corps de ballet dancer Abbey Kay, is bringing more than 30 years of craft to the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Mobile Master

James Jordan brings experience and determination to the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
“The Rollers 28" by Jorge Blanco was sold at auction by Christie's in New York for $20,000.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Jorge Blanco's work goes global

After his first showing at Christie's in New York, Sarasota artist Jorge Blanco reflects on his worldwide reach.

  • Arts + Culture
John Burr giving student Trine Bølling some vocal delivery notes in his home studio.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
The Voice Within

John Burr instructs burgeoning actors and performers in the field of voiceover.

  • Arts + Culture
At the opening night post-performance reception: Michael Zuckerberg, board member Judy Cahn, Jan Fidelman and Managing Director Mary Ann Servian. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everything is beautiful at the ballet; Baby on board; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Hosts Kelly Quigley, Sally Schule and Linda Dickinson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 9, 2014
Hot Flash: Ain't no party like a closet party

Only in Sarasota would you be attending a party on a Monday morning ... for a closet.

  • Arts + Culture
Lori Putnam and Hodges Soileau
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lori Putnam Exhibit Opening

Local artist Lori Putnam's exhibit "Celebrating Florida Landscape en Plein Air" at the Bay Preserve. The exhibit is hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and the Englewood Art Center

  • Arts + Culture
Lynn Elgart and Phyllis Black
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fine Arts Society of Sarasota's "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota held their annual celebratory luncheon at Michael's On East and honored Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri of the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri were honored for their extensive contributions to the Sarasota Ballet
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
Fine Arts Society of Sarasota honors Sarasota Ballet

The society presented Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb and assistant director Margaret Barbieri with their Luminaire Award for their outstanding arts contribution to Sarasota at their annual "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
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