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The curtain is up on the 2014/2015 seasons. Stay tuned to YourObserver.com for future announcements.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 1, 2014
Our View: 'Our republic is gone'

Most of the time, we try to devote this space to pertinent local and state issues. But now and again, national and international events are just too compelling to stay silent. This is one of those times.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Anglade, Bill Thomas, Audrey Mills and Carol Powers
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2014
13th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner

13th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner

  • Black Tie
  • By Zara Barrie
  • April 30, 2014
Factory Girl / Factory Boy: Love Lotus

Factory Girl / Factory Boy: Love Lotus

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  • By Mary McAndrews
  • April 30, 2014
Fashion on the go: The happy-hour shower

Fashion on the go: The happy-hour shower

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sheila Kerr plays during a jitney, game days open to the public.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Sarasota secures international lawn bowling event

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club hopes to attract 400 athletes as host of the U.S. Open in 2016.

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Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority employees worked together for a scavenger hunt, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bridget Ziegler, Geoffrey Griswold Fisher and Ken Marsh are running for the Sarasota County School Board District 1 seat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Another School Board candidate emerges

Ken Marsh has filed paperwork to run for the Sarasota County School Board seat vacated by Carol Todd.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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Booker High School teacher Hellen Harvey, student Chandler Powell, poet Cedric Hameed and student Franchesca Alvarado at their weekly Slam spoken word club.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
The Power of Poems

PoetryLife strives to spark a resurgence of poetry education. But students, teachers and school board employees say it teaches more than language.

  • Arts + Culture
"Dancer in Blue" by William Jerdon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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