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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 17, 2013
Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

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  • Things To Do
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 17, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 17, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street
  • May 16, 2013
The First Brass of Sarasota helps provide troops with free calls home

The First Brass of Sarasota helps provide troops with free calls home

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 16, 2013
In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By TWIS Street
  • May 16, 2013
Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

  • Arts + Culture
Joan Armour Mendell donated Asolo Repertory Theatre's scenic shop inside of the Koski Center.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Patron Saints: Joan Armour Mendell

The Observer's video series, Patron Saints, features the "saints" of Sarasota who financially support area performing-arts organizations. These people make Sarasota the arts city it is. This week's spotlighted venue is Asolo Repertory Theatre and the patron is Joan Armour Mendell.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 15, 2013
Special Features: Tony Stopperan

Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality -- a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
The dancers of "Noah Racey's Pulse" preview their show at the Koski Center, where the set was made.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 15, 2013
Scene & Heard

The world premiere of "Noah Racey's Pulse" is taking place May 23, at Asolo Repertory Theatre - it's a production Asolo Rep has been trying to get on the books for two years.

  • Arts + Culture
"One of my main purposes in life is to help people by filling their heads with good sense and helping them," Sharon Rudele says. "I do it out of love, but some people don’t understand my tactics."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 15, 2013
Aunt Rudele wants to reveal her true self

Aunt Rudele is coming to Sarasota to share her gift of wisdom with audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
Libby's Kobe meatloaf topped with a poached egg and fried onion
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 15, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village

Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
The backyard features a large grassy area with concrete steps leading to the patio, which features a refinished pool and a custom-made fire pit.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 15, 2013
Home & Garden: Colorful Living

Grant's Gardens recently finished installing a brand-new landscape for a home on Island Circle, on Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Mancini and Michelle Butler at "Rock of Ages" in September.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Highlights from the 2012-2013 season; 'Tis the new season ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Van Jazmin
  • May 14, 2013
Local filmmakers blend fact and fiction in tragic fairytale

Local filmmakers blend fact and fiction in tragic fairytale

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 14, 2013
Young playwrights descend on Sarasota

Young playwrights descend on Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
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