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Margaret Barbieri works with conservatory students. "This course is to prepare them for easy transition into a professional company, be it the Sarasota Ballet company or any other professional company," Barbieri says. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

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Ed Bavaria
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Patron Saints: Ed Bavaria

Ask a Sarasotan what makes our city special and, chances are, the arts is on the top of his or her list.

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Emma LaCorte, Elysée Adams-Toglia and Victoria Kishoiyian. Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

NewGate students take the spotlight; Girls Inc. lays some rubber

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Andrew Grams. Courtesy photo.
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  • June LeBell
  • March 20, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Made in America'

The Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks concert this past weekend was titled "Made in America" and featured a quartet of pieces that, in one way or another, represented American culture.

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

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

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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.
    By
  • 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.

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

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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Chairs Gina and Shaun Benderson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

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Chairwomen Susan Barnhill, Stephanie Shaw and Debbie Haspel
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
A Reason to Hope Luncheon

A Reason to Hope Luncheon

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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

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