Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
June 5, 2013

Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor

Maggi Taylor has spent her life as a trained actress in professional and community theater, and to Taylor, "Theatre is in my DNA - it sounds kind of corny, but it's just what I have to do."

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
June 5, 2013

Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

Arts + Culture

By Popcorn Bob
June 5, 2013

Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
June 5, 2013

Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
June 5, 2013

Let's talk about beach books. Sarasota is, after all, the perfect town in which to read one. Most visitors bring along a bestseller or two, and getting lost in a story that's fun and entertaining is an important part of the vacation experience.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
June 5, 2013

Just Married: Chelsea Snow Kait & Harris Trammell Hudson

Harris is a 2011 Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Virginia where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. Chelsea, originally from Fairfax, Va., is also a graduate of the University of Virginia. The couple's interest in music brought them together.

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Mallory Gnaegy
June 4, 2013

Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.

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By Paula Atwell
June 4, 2013

Theater Review: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Florida Studio Theatre's newest production is an enjoyable and witty little musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics).

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Pam Nadon
June 4, 2013

Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

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By Kathryn Parks
June 4, 2013

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
May 31, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: New Works at ACS

Four new collections of works unveiled at the opening reception Thursday, May 30 at Art Center Sarasota. All four works will hang through July 12 and can be seen during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trail.