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  • By John Ewing
  • November 23, 2012
No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

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  • By Sara Moone
  • November 20, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

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  • By TWIS Street
  • November 20, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Chalk Festival 2012

VIDEO: Sarasota Chalk Festival 2012

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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Robert and Mollie Nelson’s home was inspired by the Javanese architecture they admired during a trip to Bali. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 20, 2012
Home of the Month: Splendor on the bay

The Nelsons built a house full of memories with classic-modern architecture. The dramatic waterfront home in Harbor Acres fluidly marries the outdoors and indoors.

  • Arts + Culture
Maestro Jamie Laredo opened the Masterworks series as the first guest conductor Nov. 9, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Orchestra conducts maestro search

Friday, Nov. 9, guest conductor Jamie Laredo stood on the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and performed Vivaldi's familiar violin solo, "The Four Seasons," as part of the opening concert in Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series.

  • Arts + Culture
Helen Holliday, Jillian Godfrey, Cara Herman and Sharon Ohrenstein. Courtesy of Don Walker.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

If I Were A Size Two; Back in action; Crafting a show

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 20, 2012
Film Review: 'Lincoln'

In Steven Spielberg's new film, "Lincoln," our 16th U.S. president is faced with an overwhelming moral dilemma. Is it worth holding peace hostage to free the slaves?

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet's Ellen Overstreet, Ricardo Graziano, Victoria Hulland and Danielle Brown. Courtesy of Rod Millington.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 20, 2012
Dance Review: 'Symphonic Variations,' 'There Where She Loves' and 'Company B'

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 22nd season with a diverse program of styles of dance and music, once again proving that Director Iain Webb is a master at programming triple-bill performances that each offers something to please every audience member's tastes.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie Laredo. Courtesy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

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Bernie Yvon as John Adams, Andrew Boyer as Ben Franklin, Brandon Dalhquist as Thomas Jefferson, and Andrea Prestinario as Martha Jefferson in the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of "1776." Photos by Scott Braun/publicity photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 20, 2012
Theater Review: '1776'

If only everyone in America could see "1776," they'd have a much clearer understanding of the political divisions we are experiencing now.

  • Arts + Culture
Renée Sheade’s tasty, easy meatballs
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 20, 2012
Entertaining on Easy Street

'Tis the season to have company, which makes it time to dust off the tried-and-true recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to disappear.

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Filling the pipette to the correct amount
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Wine class demonstrates the art of blending in Saturday, Nov. 10

A person would have to travel to Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, California and eight countries in only two days to experience something similar to Sarasota's Bacchus on the Beach.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
TIDBITES

New restaurant features homey setting; Chef Lum is creating new 'tastes of Asia'; Beach Bistro named a top restaurant

  • Arts + Culture
Shyla and Jaci
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 20, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The Tiffany dogs; Tidbits ...; The tale of the squash blossom Necklace

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