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Observer Staff
March 14, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Martinelli submitted this sunset photo, taken on the southern tip of Lido Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Heidi Kurpiela
March 14, 2012

Creative Reboot: Nancy Markle

Think a computer whiz can't be artistic? Think again. Former IBM programmer Nancy Markle is creating art the old master way: by studying, researching and making the subject personal.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
March 14, 2012

Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
March 14, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Tricky Business

Nathan Coe Marsh got his start doing magic at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. Now, he entertains corporate crowds at conferences and resorts all over the country.

Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell
March 14, 2012

Theater Review: 'Fallen Angels'

Although "Fallen Angels" is one of the great NoÃ«l Coward's slighter plays, it's full of his typical drollery, wit and irreverence.

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
March 14, 2012

Film Review: 'In Darkness'

In an attempt to contemplate the true nature of evil, we strive to analyze the horrors generated by the Nazis.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
March 14, 2012

Kitchen Classics: Julia Hyman

Julia Hyman, a world-renowned sculptor who lives in Venice with her also-famous husband, pianist Dick Hyman, likes almost any food. Any, that is, except the dreaded liverwurst.

Arts + Culture

Loren Mayo
March 14, 2012

Black Tie & Tales

What happens at Saks ...; Fitness queen stops in Sarasota; War stories from Lido Shores; A few extra pounds

Arts + Culture

Black Tie Staff
March 13, 2012

A Madcap Evening 'You Bet Your Life"'

This year's "Madcap Evening" will be a truly 'ducky' party. Chairman is Harold Ronson; honorary co-chairs are Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert and Victoria and Harry Leopold. Features include: great moments from Groucho Marx's famous TV series 'You Bet Your Life' and such famous movie characters as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush and Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding. Singers from the Sarasota Opera will perform and as always there will be a few surprises. Dinner by Phil Mancini of Michael's on East, open bar, fun silent auction and more ...

Black Tie

Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Egg demonstration at Gulf Gate Library

Tetiana Silecky, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, gave a demonstration on how to make traditional Pysankas, "written eggs", Tuesday, March 13, at the Gulf Gate Library.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: YES at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly meeting and lunch, Tuesday, March 13, at Clayton's Grille.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 13, 2012

Obituary: Patricia 'Patty' Wrightson

A memorial service for Patricia "Patty" Wrightson, who died Nov. 19, will he held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.