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The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

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Izthak Perlman. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 7, 2013
CasAntica: refined Italian in a special setting

CasAntica: refined Italian in a special setting

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • June 7, 2013
Joe on the Go: Local Matters signs off

Joe on the Go: Local Matters signs off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • June 7, 2013
Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2013
Cock and Bull hosts Star Trek trivia night

Trekkies unite for an evening of sci-fi trivia

  • Arts + Culture
Melinda Sullivan. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist joins cast of 'Pulse'

Top ten finalist from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" joins Asolo Rep's cast of "Noah Racey's Pulse."

  • Arts + Culture
Maggi Taylor (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor

Maggi Taylor has spent her life as a trained actress in professional and community theater, and to Taylor, "Theatre is in my DNA - it sounds kind of corny, but it's just what I have to do."

  • Arts + Culture
"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 5, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Bob Plunket's Beach Books

Let's talk about beach books. Sarasota is, after all, the perfect town in which to read one. Most visitors bring along a bestseller or two, and getting lost in a story that's fun and entertaining is an important part of the vacation experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Just Married: Chelsea Snow Kait & Harris Trammell Hudson

Harris is a 2011 Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Virginia where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. Chelsea, originally from Fairfax, Va., is also a graduate of the University of Virginia. The couple's interest in music brought them together.

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Jennifer Mitchell. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Zak Edwards, Lauren Blackman, Taprena Michelle Augustine, Peter Gosik and Carey Anderson.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 4, 2013
Theater Review: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Florida Studio Theatre's newest production is an enjoyable and witty little musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics).

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