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Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: VANTAGE POINT

Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.

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  • Neighbors
"The subject matter crosses a lot of aesthetic boundaries, and people find a certain richness of the subject matter," Virginia Hoffman says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2013
Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

Photographer Virginia Hoffman hopes taking a photo means aging historic Florida sites will be preserved.

  • Arts + Culture
David Hume Kennerly. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

Staff Photographer meets famed photographer; LeBell talks opera, go figure; Local film makes festival debut; Flight 347 bonds over blizzard and FST Improv

  • Arts + Culture
"It's really rewarding to know that you were a part of watching the company grow and go from the bottom of the barrel in Sarasota to one of the most sought-after arts organizations in town," Mike Marraccini says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2013
Selling tickets and taking names: Mike Marraccini

Mike Marraccini has taken the Sarasota Ballet box office from a room full of cardboard boxes to a real box office.

  • Arts + Culture
Eve Caballero, Alana Opie and Nancy Denton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Theater Review: '9 to 5'

With book by Patricia Resnick and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, The Players Theatre production of "9 to 5" is a farcically entertaining retrospective on office politics gone wild, circa 1979.

  • Arts + Culture
Connor Moore, Sarah Jane Mellen, Emily Mikesell, Dominick Cicco and Eric Scott Anthony. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 20, 2013
Theater Review: 'Urban Cowboys'

Florida Studio Theatre has put together another highly professional entertaining evening of toe-tapping tunes and terrific talent.

  • Arts + Culture
The best thing about the Academy Awards is that they inspire audiences to get out and watch quality films.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 20, 2013
Film Review: And the envelope, please ...

The red carpet and the glitz and glamour are just icing on the cake, but it's a delicious indulgence in which to partake. This year's Oscar race is already controversial and looks extremely close. Although my speculations as to the winners may not coincide with the academy's, here it goes.

  • Arts + Culture
Baritone Lee Poulis, as Zurga, and tenor Heath Huberg, as Nadir, in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of "The Pearl Fishers." Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 20, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'The Pearl Fishers'

"The Pearl Fishers," written by Bizet when he was almost 25, is the 19th century's answer to what would become silent movies: not much plot, lots of histrionics and a definite demand on audiences to suspend their disbelief.

  • Arts + Culture
The rear patio is private and offers a great place to relax. The Samets consider their backyard an extra room of their home.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2013
Home & Garden: Outdoor room

Norman and Sylvia Samet moved in September 2001 into their Longboat Key home. The couple spends "six months and one day" each year on Longboat Key. The rest of the year is spent in Greensboro, N.C.

  • Arts + Culture
Carol Sirard's sample tray featuring her colorful, chocolate-covered treats
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 20, 2013
Foodie shops chocolate

What an assignment! As a bona fide chocoholic since before the term was invented, I fondly recall a button I kept for many years; it said, "If bearer is found unconscious, administer chocolate immediately." So this "foodie" could write an entire column on each and every one of these places.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Hull, Ed Bavaria, Harry Leopold, Erik Lindqvist, Larry English, Don Worthington and Tom Jones
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everlasting love; In the spirit of friendship; Ladies who lunch; The sweetest day; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Terri Smith Photo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Occasions: Just Married - Lacy Jane Janson & Warren Anthony Harper

Warren and Lacy met on the track at FSU. Both being pole vaulters, they spent a lot of time together at practice, and also off the field with other track friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • February 20, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Heather Dunhill
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • February 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Heather Dunhill

Heather Dunhill lives each day to the highest fashion degree -- her style is feminine with an architectural edge. The fashionista writes Sarasota magazine's monthly column, Fashion IQ, as well a weekly style blog.

  • Arts + Culture
Beverly Broth and Janice Landauer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2013
Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

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