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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 27, 2009
Battle of the Rolls

"Sushi." It's one of those fun words to say. It became a fad a few years ago, and now almost everyone you know loves it. But, it can also be intimidating, so sample these fun facts about sushi ...

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Spot on

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's stage technician has no problem sharing his spotlight with everyone else.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Art at a bargain

One Rosemary District art gallery is pricing paintings to sell.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 27, 2009
Film Review: 'The Girlfriend Experience'

There's a new trend out there for marketing films - that of simultaneous premieres across theatrical, DVD and TV platforms (i.e. pay-per-views). And Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh ('Traffic') seems to like the idea.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 27, 2009
Funk Personified

New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore brings his unique sound to the Tampa Bay area May 28.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2009
Key camp options heat up for summer

School's out for summer, and that means it's time for kids to head to summer camp. Luckily, campers have options on Longboat Key and City Island to stay cool and have fun. Here's a look at local summer-camp options.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2009
Restaurant Review: A world of choices at Aqua

If first impressions are important, good real estate is a real asset for a restaurant.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • May 20, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 20, 2009
Creator's Choice: Jamie Day, actress

If Jamie Day looks familiar, you either pay close attention to 1-800-Ask-Gary commercials or frequent Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 20, 2009
Catch the wave of summer sizzlers

Beat the heat and grab a seat at your local movie theater this summer. Catch what's hot and forget what's not. I'll skip the sequels, prequels and re-makes. Here's my take on what looks great.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2009
Creator's Choice: James Griffin painter and illustrator

Creator's Choice: James Griffin painter and illustrator

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • May 14, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Opera 2009-2010 season

The Sarasota Opera has announced its plans for the company's 51st season, and it looks like it's pulling out all the stops.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 14, 2009
Film Review: 'Valentino: The Last Emperor'

Never having been a slave to fashion, I didn't expect to care much for 'Valentino: The Last Emperor.' I was delightfully mistaken.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2009
Artistic Emergence

Hoping to nurture Sarasota's creative class, disenfranchised artists rally for their rising peers.

  • Arts + Culture
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