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"The Gatekeepers." Courtesy.
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  • March 20, 2013
Film Review: 'The Gatekeepers'

How open should a counter-terrorism agency be when talking about sanctioned violence?

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Short, Corey Crider, and Stefano de Peppo in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of Verdi's "A King For a Day." Courtesy Rod Millington.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2013
Spotlight: Sarasota Opera hosts Verdi exciting concert

No one in the world, in all of time, has ever played every note Giuseppe Verdi ever composed.

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Linda Donaldson dressed for the occasion, at Royal Tea at the Crosley Mansion
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  • Molly Schechter
  • March 20, 2013
Foodie takes tea in Sarasota

Foodie stops by Royal Tea Service at Powel Crosley Estate, Tasty Tea at Tastefully British, and Tea Luncheon at Shoogie Boogies

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8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

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 Learn to make festive water bottles for occasions such as a baby shower or a little girl's birthday party with ribbon and tulle pom-poms.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 20, 2013
Junior League gets interactive with home tour

The Junior League of Sarasota is putting a new twist on this year's home tour, which runs Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.

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Emily Walsh and Sally Schule at the "She Knows Where She's Going" honoree luncheon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • March 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'The gift is for the giver'; Keeping the honorees straight; Sunshine's wine and dine; Madcap moments from 'Madcap Evening'; and Tidbits

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Sandra Lindqvist

Elegant Sandra Lindqvist is a Southern belle, but with a European style. Married to Erik for 30 years, she spends summers in his native Stockholm, Sweden, but is immersed in Sarasota charity events during season.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Greg Bortnichak
  • March 19, 2013
An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

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  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 19, 2013
Theater Review: 'Clybourne Park'

Bruce Norris, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2010 play, "Clybourne Park," wants to get in your face, down your craw and up in your business.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • March 18, 2013
"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • March 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

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  • March 18, 2013
"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

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