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Mary GrandPre and Paula Murray pose with the 2012 Bradenton Blues Fest poster.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2013
Harry Potter artist to make poster for Bradenton Blues Festival

Sarasota-based artist Mary GrandPre has signed on for a second year of creating the Bradenton Blues Fest poster with proceeds benefiting 'Blues in the Schools.'

  • Arts + Culture
Linguine fra diavolo, which means "brother devil" in Italian, refers to a spicy tomato sauce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Caragiulos

This week we went in the kitchen with co-owner Mark Caragiulo of Caragiulos for linguine fra diavolo. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
Shelby Elsbree has advice for the young dancers of Sarasota pursuing their own dance careers: "Dream big, work hard and stay inspired," she says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2013
Setting the barre high

Shelby Elsbree hasn't performed in Sarasota since she was 13. The now-professional dancer is back for a one-time performance in her hometown.

  • Arts + Culture
Demetrio's: A gluten-free pizza with green peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2013
Gluten free makes it easy to break bread

There's a gluten-free craze that, according to the area restaurant owners, happened within the past five years.

  • Arts + Culture
Beach Book Review: 'Lexicon' by Max Barry
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • July 31, 2013
Beach Book Review: 'Lexicon' by Max Barry

Read Alexis Orgera's book review of 'Lexicon' by Max Barry.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 31, 2013
Just Married: Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour

Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour were married May 11 on the beach, at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Arts + Culture
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' runs through Aug. 4, at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 29, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

It's very rare when a director takes a rock-solid, classic musical and writes new bookends for it, but Venice Theatre's Brad Wages has placed a cherry on top of the psychedelic sundae that is 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Best of Stevie Wonder." Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 28, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Best of Stevie Wonder'

WBBT's rocking production of 'Best of Stevie Wonder' does the iconic singer/songwriter proud.

  • Arts + Culture
Octavia Spencer stars in "Fruitvale Station." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 27, 2013
Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

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  • By Ila Edwards
  • July 26, 2013
Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 26, 2013
Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 25, 2013
Shore Diner: A Shore Thing

Shore Diner: A Shore Thing

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Delia Bussalleu
  • July 25, 2013
Beat The Heat In Style

Beat The Heat In Style

  • Arts + Culture
"She sees celebrities who are advocates for certain causes, and that's why she wants to do it. That's her calling — to bring awareness," Paula Swain says of her daughter Hannah's goal of becoming a famous actress.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 24, 2013
'Any Dream Will Do'

Hannah Swain spent two years in a hospital bed with a life-threatening form of leukemia. Now that she's a survivor, she has a message to share.

  • Arts + Culture
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