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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Winterfest

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Winterfest

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  • June LeBell
  • March 30, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Mozart Madness I

Every once in a while, there's a concert that's so satisfying, we leave smiling. That happened recently with a Sarasota Orchestra concert.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a beyond-clever adult fairytale that exceeds all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tim Rogerson Gallery Opening at Madeby

PHOTO GALLERY: Tim Rogerson Gallery Opening at Madeby

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Whiskey Obsession

PHOTO GALLERY: Whiskey Obsession

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2014
Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 28, 2014
Cosimo's: Family friendly dining

Cosimo's: Family friendly dining

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota gets 'Happy'

Sarasota gets 'Happy'

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The Sandbar is located right on the beach on Anna Maria Island and offers a wide variety of fresh caught seafood dishes.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Sandbar

This week we went in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef Chris Covelli and Chef Gary Mazan try not to laugh as pitcher Darren O'Day practices his well-known tomfoolery.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
Cooking for the Major League

Chris Covelli feeds the Baltimore Orioles' hunger for a World Series. And, occasionally, he'll serve them bacon.

  • Arts + Culture
"I can do anything from sweeping the floors to a lot of public speaking," Bruce Rodgers says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Origin of Time" by Frank Bibbins is on display through April 25, at Art Uptown.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Drew Jacoby and Medhi Walerski
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
Spotlight: Contemporary dancer brings her roots to Sarasota

Drew Jacoby says the dance world is small. As a United States-born and trained contemporary dancer currently dancing in the Netherlands Dance Theater - she has an international network of contacts.

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Classroom Critics review "Woody."
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students, in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

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Three Things: Starting Out Downtown
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  • Robert Plunket
  • March 26, 2014
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown

Downtown Sarasota has become a magnet for young professionals who want to start their careers in an increasingly sophisticated environment.

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