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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame

Six new members will be induced into the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School athletic Hall of Fame during the school's first formal athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner Dec. 1, at the Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The red carpet experience is something that’s been going on in Hollywood since the '20s, but I figured to bring it to our town, it’s something where people can have fun and kind of relive the night." — Jackie Rogers
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 28, 2012
Style Maven: Jackie Rogers

Not only is Jackie Rogers revamping male wardrobes to include baby-blue cashmere sweaters, she's ushering Sarasota into Hollywood-mode by glamorizing locals on the red carpet.

  • Arts + Culture
Warren Coville has been deaccessioning his photo collection since 2000, but he still has a few favorites hanging in his home, such as this photo essay by Clarence White School alumna Margaret Bourke-White.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2012
Developing a Passion: Warren Coville

Sarasotan Warren Coville shares the history behind the collection of 1,700 photographs he and his wife recently donated to the Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Allie Burman, Christian Serrano and Rinat Imaev, of American Ballet Theatre, at last summer's Carreño Dance Festival
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boogie Woogie Ballerinas; Remembering Jay B. Starker; Art meets education

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany and Bradley Cooper as Pat in "Silver Linings Playbook." Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 28, 2012
Film Review: 'Silver Linings Playbook'

News flash! Bradley Cooper can act. In the new film, "Silver Linings Playbook," written and directed by David O. Russell, Cooper holds his own with a hefty ensemble of award-winning actors. Cooper even manages to shine in their company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 28, 2012
Theater Review: '50s Jukebox Review'

With a little glitter, a T-Bird-load of talent, some shimmery purple curtains and an enormous wood-stained Wurlitzer, The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shakes, rattles and rolls the '50s into living color before the eyes of a wildly enthusiastic audience.

  • Arts + Culture
The new Gompertz has 237 seats, plenty of accessibility seating and hearing loops. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2012
FST celebrates the grand opening of the newly renovated Gompertz Theatre

The old bathrooms at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre instigated the multimillion dollar renovation and expansion

  • Arts + Culture
One of the owners of Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt, Brad Lord, stands by a tank of 1,000 liters of liquid nitrogen.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 28, 2012
TiDBITES

Freeze! It's time for unique ice cream; Pop-up restaurant has staying power

  • Arts + Culture
1. Charming Abode. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 28, 2012
3 Things: Museum Quality

For those who dream of living in a historic home, the area just south of the Ringling Museum is the place to look. Since its inception back in the 1920s, it has always been considered one of Sarasota's finest neighborhoods.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Crafty Genes: Etched wine glasses

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they etch wine glasses.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason presented a proclamation honoring Sally and Sam Shapiro. Photo by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 28, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

They've got skills!; "If you're worried about children, talk to my wife."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 28, 2012
Guest Fashion Editor: Ashley Lauren Gruters

She's the owner of SRQtees Events and Wedding Planning, a second-grade teacher, athlete and wife.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 28, 2012
Social Studies: Eduardo Anaya

Hometown: San Juan Del Rio Queretaro, Mexico

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High’s Juan Morales looks to regain possession during the Pirates game vs. Clearwater in the Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament Nov. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer teams hit the field for the annual Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament Nov. 19-21, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. The Mustangs opened up the tournament with a 4-0 loss to East Lake before defeating Clearwater Central Catholic 3-0 and Tampa King 1-0. Braden River tied Countryside 0-0 before falling to Clearwater 1-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Larry Olliff with his 1979 Malibu
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2012
Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

The Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show kicked off Nov. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Starting in November, on each third Wednesday of every month Ed's Tavern will feature a car show where enthusiasts display their rides. The Nov. 21 show featured a 1979 Malibu, 2008 Mustang GT and 1947 Teardrop Camper.

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