• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Arts + Culture

    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The Music Man

Sarasota big-band leader Mike Ash isn't ready to stop blowing his horn.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 28, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery

Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery - it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The multitasker

Actress. Director. Mother of twins. Kyle Ennis Turoff, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's 'drowsy chaperone,' gives us a glimpse into her world.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
Sarasota's fYfE founders put up their dukes

Zach Gilliland and Amanda Landesberg plan to reinvigorate Sarasota's art and music scene with a little competitive spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Winter's Bone'

When an unknown actor delivers a jaw-dropping performance in a lead role, it's thrilling to watch. Jennifer Lawrence manages to catapult herself to that lofty status in the new film, "Winter's Bone."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 22, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Observer checked in with the Sarasota Orchestra's summer camp on its final and most exciting day - recital day.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 21, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: M Gallery of Fine Art

'This intimate salon-like atmosphere echoes the art world's sweeping movement toward representational art,' says gallery owner Maggie Kruger.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Broadway muscle (WITH VIDEO)

Former dancer Jay Poindexter went from working in the spotlight to pulling the strings backstage.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 21, 2010
Film Review: 'Inception'

When Christopher Nolan directs, expect greatness and, above all, originality. In his highly anticipated new film, "Inception," Nolan pulls out all the stops, taking his audience on an intellectual ride that thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 16, 2010
Ty Tojo Performs at Rosemary Rising (VIDEO)

Circus Sarasota's Ty Tojo performs his juggling act at Rosemary Rising.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 15, 2010
Singer vies for hometown votes on NBC talent show

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Chris Eisenberg will perform live Tuesday on 'America's Got Talent.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 14, 2010
Funny girls

How comedy is keeping the hilarious women of FST's Vintage Whine improv troupe young at heart.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 14, 2010
Spin cycle

Kelly Insinna, aka DJ Sinna-G, shares her excitement about the Vinyl Music Festival, Top-40 remixes and CD slippage.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 14, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Parkland Art Gallery

'I look for an artist who has a little edge about them,' said gallery owner Kevin Greeland. 'I would also say an artist whose work has an authentic voice and the work has a sense of 'craft' to it."

  • Arts + Culture
« 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
Sally Lippert and Mark Shrosbree are preparing to sail to The Bahamas together.
  • July 30, 2026
Couple prepares for Bahamas voyage as they work together on junk rig
2
The Breakfast House at 1817 Fruitville Road.
  • July 30, 2026
Sarasota's bungalow row businesses look to re-create their village concept
3
Liam Smith throws a pitch for Sarasota American against Keystone on Saturday. Twin Lakes Park — the home of Sarasota Little League — hosted the Florida Little League state tournament.
  • July 30, 2026
Sarasota Little League 12U American All-Stars reach state tournament
4
The home at 1815 S. Lake Shore Drive sold for $4.1 million. Built in 2023, it has five bedrooms, four- and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area.
  • July 30, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for July 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
Sponsored Content
5
  • July 30, 2026
Your Money Deserves a Second Opinion Too

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free