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Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
Executive Chef Steve Cook, Manager Nina Teschberg and founder/owner Terry Ryan.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 27, 2012
EDIBLES: A new restaurant experience comes to the Sarasota area

The recently opened Carmel Cafe is a mold-breaker. The food is "modern Mediterranean" - a fusion of favorites from countries including Italy, Spain, France, Morocco and Greece. The decor is modern moderation

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Shabby elegance

Mark and Susie Holt's 1920s shabby-chic beach cottage is one of the oldest homes on Casey Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 22, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob

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"I'm not a crafty mom," Emily Stroud says. "I'm a busy, organized mom who likes to have things under control."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 20, 2012
Emily Stroud: Bright new start

With her new line of sailcloth totes, Emily Stroud is hoping to change the way women go to the beach. The up-and-coming designer explains why she bagged her job in the name of fashion.

  • Arts + Culture
Evan Tucker, Jack Berry, Austin Siegel, Ollie Gray and Harrison Paparatto. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

The Garbage-Men plan to rock New York City with trash jams; Rocker's memoir is a love letter to automobiles

  • Arts + Culture
Carol Wincenc. Photo by Christian Steiner.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota's Big League Festival

Just as Nik Wallenda was prepping for his breathtaking tightrope walk across Niagra Falls, the Sarasota Music Festival was wowing the audience in the Opera House with an equally exhilarating program of chamber music.

  • Arts + Culture
Phallen Coyne and Matt Foley with one of several shellfish paintings Coyne created for her family's new Sarasota restaurant.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 20, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Raw talent

Husband-and-wife artists Matt Foley and Phallen Coyne have stirred up a groovy seaside vibe at their family's new restaurant in South Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy star in "Hysteria." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 20, 2012
Flim Review: 'Hysteria'

Whimsy and logic collide in the wonderful new film, "Hysteria." In this different kettle-of-fish British romp, based on true events, the vibrator is inadvertently invented in 1880s Victorian England.

  • Arts + Culture
Joshua Carter and Billie Wildrick performed "Das Barbecü" at Seattle's ACT Theatre and are now starring in Florida Studio Theatre’s production. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 20, 2012
Theater Review: Das Barbec

Florida Studio Theatre's "Das Barbecü" is a campy, energetic parody of Wagner's epic opera, "Ring Cycle."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner
  • June 18, 2012
Neighbor Tango: world-class dancer Albert Rombold teaches me "flow"

Neighbor Tango: world-class dancer Albert Rombold teaches me "flow"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • June 18, 2012
Bard and Mustache take experimental strokes on new EP

Bard and Mustache take experimental strokes on new EP

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • June 17, 2012
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews from Popcorn Bob.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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