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Danny Gardner, Frances Bradley, Christopher Erk, Noah Racey, Lauralyn McClelland, and Anthony J. Russo. Photo by John Revisky
  • By Paula Atwell
  • May 29, 2013
Theater Review: 'Pulse'

Asolo Repertory Theatre has put its heart and soul into this new musical production. World premieres are intrinsically exciting, but Noah Racey's "Pulse: The Beat of Song and Dance" was pulse-racing delight.

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Sarasota Orchestra musicians violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey are on the staff of Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 29, 2013
Summer Sizzlers

This summer's movie lineup looks incredibly hot. And when temperatures soar, there's no better place to beat the heat than chilling out in a dark movie theater. My advice: Be cool. Skip the predictable, big-money blockbusters and dive into some quality films that require an attention span.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael’s On East Savor Sarasota menu reincarnates this Longboat Key snapper, created by Michael Klauber about 30 years ago at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 29, 2013
Plan now to Savor Sarasota and save

Sarasota foodies, residents and visitors, alike, are making their lists and checking them twice in anticipation of Savor Sarasota, the annual summer promotion Visit Sarasota County hosts.

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4011 Shell Road. Photo courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 29, 2013
3 things: Great Enough for Gatsby

Jay Gatsby would feel right at home in Sarasota. With our wealthy newcomers and lavish social life, it's the perfect place for a glamorous multimillionaire with a mysterious past.

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Photo by Stephanie Hannum
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 29, 2013
Social Studies: Dawn Epstein

One of the Y Angels and equally as dedicated to Children First and The V Foundation, Dawn Epstein makes a difference in the Sarasota community -- in a quiet, but impactful way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street
  • May 27, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 27, 2013
Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 23, 2013
Louies Modern: Setting a Sarasota standard for mod cuisine

Louies Modern: Setting a Sarasota standard for mod cuisine

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing
  • May 23, 2013
The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Patron Saints: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

If you haven't started watching The Observer's online video series "Patron Saints," now's your chance. It focuses on the people who make Sarasota the arts community that it is - the patrons. Each video spotlights a patron and a different performing-arts venue.

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"I love doing this. I love being a part of the community. I love a business challenge and marketing challenges. I love putting things together," Pam McCurdy says with a proud shrug. "I love projects!"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 22, 2013
No Laughing Matter: Pam McCurdy

Pam McCurdy is the set-up to Les McCurdy's punchline -- she's the reason that McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will celebrate 25 years of laughs. The McCurdys tell the story of how they met and opened a comedy club.

  • Arts + Culture
Maurice Richards and Jack Kesler. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 22, 2013
Scene & Heard

Richards and Kesler start their next act

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BEFORE: Kate Walsh Honea, left, and editors Dora Walters and
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2013
Office Space: 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Since 1990, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been the home of the Longboat Observer. As the Observer Media Group grew, so did the staff.

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Nouveau nachos: seared, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna and seaweed salad on a crispy wonton wrapper at Gecko's. Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 22, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village II

Southside Village - located on Hillview from Tamiami Trail to Osprey and on Osprey from Hyde Park to Arlington - may well be the friendliest, "foodiest" neighborhood in town.

  • Arts + Culture
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