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"I pay attention to a lot of film fests," says Allison Koehler, pictured here in SFF's education classroom. "I think the quality of our festival is right up there with Sundance and SXSW."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 6, 2011
Sonic youth

Allison Koehler makes sure area students get the red-carpet treatment during SFF's youthFEST.

  • Arts + Culture
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 6, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

Hundreds of student performers flocked Saturday to Five Points Park for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

  • Arts + Culture
Fruit freshly picked from the tree.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • April 6, 2011
Edibles: Kumquats are the surprising little fruit

The first and most obvious surprise of the kumquat is its taste.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 6, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Angela Meade and Danielle Orlando

A pair of extraordinarily talented musicians blew into the Historic Asolo Theater last week, thanks to the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Jonestown Defense" will be shown at the Sarasota Film Festival.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 6, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Jonestown Defense'

"The Jonestown Defense" is being screened at this year's Sarasota Film Festival is. The film, shot entirely on location in Sarasota, is a visual rush, especially for locals.

  • Arts + Culture
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 2, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

More than 500 Sarasota County students flocked Five Points Park Saturday, April 2 for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

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Charlie Sheen and Ken Sanborn say their new partnership is a win-win scenario.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2011
Sanborn: Studios, Sheen a winning combination (VIDEO)

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Former 'Two and a Half Men' star Charlie Sheen is the frontrunner to star in Sanborn Studios' next series, 'Myakka City 52/365.'

  • Arts + Culture
The 40-person cast has been putting in long hours inside Lakewood Ranch High School's auditorium.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 30, 2011
WHAT RIVALRY?

For the first time in East County history, students from Braden River High School will join those at Lakewood Ranch High School in Lakewood's spring production, 'Camp Rock The Musical,' which opens March 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb, founder Jean Weidner and principal dancer Octavio Martin. Each male dancer presented Jean with a red rose at the dinner following the 20th anniversary performance.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Once a prima ballerina ... ; Hard core philanthropy ... ; 'My turn' for Gerri Aaron; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Vince Fraser
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

Film fest artist gives good face; Local writer chronicles triumph over cancer; 'Beautiful Noise' earns more Hollywood cred; Men's Journal gives Sarasota some brotherly love; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Hugh, Sy, Baron and Patty Schimberg
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
EDIBLES: Where the young 'uns like to eat

The question posed to an assortment of Sarasota parents and grandparents was: "Where do you go out to eat when you are taking the kids or grandkids?"

  • Arts + Culture
Layla Copeland
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Layla Copeland

Layla Copeland juggles two careers: co-owner of Serving Spoon and a designer of handmade handbags. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland models a dress and handbag she designed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Designing Woman

Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland is building a second career in fashion, focusing primarily on handmade handbags.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 30, 2011
DECOR: Step into your dream kitchen on 'Simply Sarasota' tour

The home of Dr. Richard and Amy Buck is a Mediterranean revival-style home located at 1607 South Drive and is thought to be the oldest standing house in historic Cherokee Park. The Bucks purchased the home in 2005 and moved in after an 18-to-20-month renovation. Prior to being staged by designer Jason Champion for Junior League of Sarasota's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival, The Observer got a sneak peek at the beautiful family-friendly kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
Says Steve Tatone: "As soon as I considered the fact that I could direct my own stuff, the next thought was, 'Well, let's make it right here in Sarasota.'"
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 30, 2011
The noisemaker

Steve Tatone turns up the volume on the Sarasota Film Fest. Meet the local, indie filmmaker with Hollywood potential.

  • Arts + Culture
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