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Ann Cohn, Keely Pastor and Sylvia Pastor. Photo by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She's about to pop; Farewell the house; Front row frenzy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Sally Yanowitz
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 13, 2013
Social Studies: Sally Yanowitz

While fine art graces the walls of Sally Yanowitz's sun-filled downtown condo, family photos of her three daughters and two granddaughters hold equally as important real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
Retired U.S. Naval Captain Mark Kelly is the husband of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot at a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Ariz., in January 2011.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 12, 2013
Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks

Retired U.S. Naval Captain Mark Kelly voices support for the second amendment, and support for mental background checks.

  • Arts + Culture
Jake Freeman of The Huntsmen
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickin' Picnic

Musicians and fans gathered Sunday, March 10, at the Cock and Bull for the second annual Pickin' Picnic event. Hosted by Faceless Bandits, the event featured nine bands, which played an all-day outdoor show, while fans chowed down on hot dogs and sliders.

  • Arts + Culture
The news comes eight days after a sell-out production of "Let's Hang On," a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons March 1.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 11, 2013
The Golden Apple's doors close in second eviction within a year

The Golden Apple's new partners were locked out by the landlord

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Short, Guenther Edelsbacher, Gina Spicer and Scott Lewis
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Yoder and Kelly Matteson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Florida Studio Theatre held their annual Bag Ladies and Baubles luncheon Thursday, March 7 in the new John C. Court Cabernet at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Abe Uccello is a Siesta Key resident.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2013
Paddlers stir up funds for Wounded Warriors

More than 60 athletes donned wetsuits and braved the cold water last month to paddle 27 miles from Fort Desoto Park in St. Petersburg to Lido Key Beach to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Annual Creators & Collectors Art Tour

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota hosts its annual tour to artist's studios around Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Punsalan
  • March 7, 2013
What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Duffy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 7, 2013
Irishman Paul Duffy hosts Irish tribute to St. Partick's Day March 10

Paul Duffy sat down with the Observer and spoke about his upcoming concert in honor of his homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff Schwartz with Ringling College of Art and Design; The Oaks committee members Yvette Cusack, Roger Pennycook and Bob Hamilton; with Chris Osbourne of Ringling College of Art and Design
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 6, 2013
Ringling illustration student receives The Oaks Club Scholarship

Israeli international student Gal Or was awarded with $1,000 to create a commissioned portrait of The Oaks founder Bertha Honore Palmer

  • Arts + Culture
Sandy Loevner heads up the Florida Winefest — this year's festival will include hot-air balloons, making it the only festival of its kind in the state. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

  • Arts + Culture
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