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Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio star in "The Great Gatsby"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Great Gatsby'

For the sixth time "The Great Gatsby" has been adapted for film. And when Baz Luhrmann directs, you know you're in for sensual overdrive.

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 10, 2013
Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

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  • By John Ewing
  • May 10, 2013
Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

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Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Rhapsody, Rhythm and Romance'

'Rhapsody, Rhythm and Romance' beginning 8 p.m. Friday, May 17 will be the third annual collaboration among members of Jazz Juvenocracy and Fuzión Dance Artists at Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Here are photos from the dress rehearsal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 10, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 9, 2013
The multiple personalities of short hair

The multiple personalities of short hair

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 9, 2013
The multiple personalities of short hair

The multiple personalities of short hair

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Chef Carl Bertka helps Tricia Bolds create a roll of sushi.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Roy's Sushi 101

Eleven students learned the proper sushi know-how from Chef Carl Bertka at Roy's Sarasota Thursday, May 9. In a couple of hours, the Japanese art form was demystified.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sara Moone
  • May 8, 2013
Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

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Vyasa Dodson performs at Sarasota Blues and Music Festival 2012. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled; new blues festival launches

The Sarasota Blues Festival has been canceled for 2013, but the inaugural Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival will launch Oct. 26.

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This week's video showcases Mitchell McKnight, Circus Sarasota board chairman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.

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A dramatic, Asian-inspired entrance sets the stage for a calm and contemplative interior. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 8, 2013
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key

A Siesta Key home showcases the genius of architect Ralph Twitchell - half a century later.

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"It's so wonderful to know that artists are creating; we are selling their work; and that they can continue their passion because of it — it's supporting our habits," Nikki Sedacca says. "I always used to say that about my own jewelry."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2013
Family jewels: Nikki Sedacca

Nikki Sedacca's family is more precious than the metal she uses to wire-wrap jewelry.

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"She was a wonderful person and everybody loved her," Jim Ballard says. Here he is with some of Shirley Mason’s original art for sale. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Sybil's' art finds homes in Sarasota; High school students compete for most well versed; Riggs takes designs to the silver screen

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