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Nicholas Lewis, Stephanie Muench, Sierra Dickerson, Gabby Maraia, Melanie Mason, Colby Elliott and Andrew Romano. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 14, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Opera: 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'

Sarasota Opera is looking to the future by dipping into the past with the world premiere of an opera by composer Daron Aric Hagen, with a libretto by J.D. McClatchy, called "Little Nemo in Slumberland."

  • Arts + Culture
Rich Alexander discovered this large pony tail palm in Celia Edmundson’s backyard.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2012
Home & Garden: Garden Discovery

Sometimes all it takes is a little trimming to find some amazing treasures in one's own yard.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Crafty Genes: Refurbished accent chair

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they refurbish an accent chair.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Quarles and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

'I'm not eating that'; Take a Bow, Gerri!; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Danae DeShazer plays Hedy LaRue in Venice Theatre's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 14, 2012
Theater Review: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

A Broadway smash, and a Tony and Pulitzer prize winner in the early 1960s, this zany, irreverent musical has enjoyed several recent revivals.

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  • November 14, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 14, 2012
Film Review: 'Skyfall'

What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • November 13, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

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Abagael Burns waits for Blacksmith Pat DiPietro to make her a trinket.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair was held on Saturday Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Fair Grounds behind Robarts Arena. This year's theme is the Irish Battle of Glenn Máma in the year 999. The festival will still be going on this weekend Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Singer Adrian Ray performed at the Haven Hoedown.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haven Hoedown

Community Haven held a Haven Hoedown at the Community Haven grounds on Friday, Nov. 9 to raise money for the center. The public participated in hayrides, an auction, raffles, a photo booth and games. Country Singer Adrian Ray performed for the crowd and close to 3,000 people attended.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 13, 2012
ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to Divas After Dark.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann Moore and Mimi Hernandez, president and 1st vice president of the Founders Garden Club, respectively.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Founder's Garden Club Demonstration

Members of the Founders Garden Club gathered Monday, Nov. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for a series called, 'Flower Talk.' Hosted by internationally known floral designer Ariella Chezar, the event also featured an auction and raffle baskets.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 13, 2012
Nov. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Emma Dohan, Alex Popovich, Cheryl Lorge, Izzy Green and Kristina Spilkova
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Veterans Day Assembly

Out of Door Academy students and teachers Friday, Nov. 9, held an assembly in honor of Veterans Day. Students performed skits and sang songs to honor local veterans of all branches, and students presented each veteran with a carnation to show their appreciation.

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Chef Harry Christensen as been in the food-service business on Longboat Key since 1979.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Harry Christensen

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens, a Sarasota-Manatee Fresh Originals restaurant. Read more about our trip in our "In the Kitchen" special.

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