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Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sails at sunset

Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano dance the pas de deux from "Diamonds" at the Kennedy Center. Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet: 'Diamond' Exchange

As Sarasota Ballet gets ready to stage its hometown performance of 'Diamonds,' five dancers reflect on what it was like to dance the piece at the Kennedy Center in the company of a Balanchine muse.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann Roth with Ringling College President Larry Thompson. Heidi Kurpiela.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 9, 2011
Scene & Heard

Oscar winning costume designer visits RCAD; Jill Sobule on board for Asolo Rep's 'Yentl;' Beneva Fruitville moves up in the world

  • Arts + Culture
John Henry is one of a few famous sculptors who still produces his work from his own studio and with his own crew. These days, most sculptors subcontract the work to fabrication facilities.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 9, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Man of steel

Sarasota Season of Sculpture curator John Henry discusses his trademark style, his ironic name and why season six will (most likely) not offend you.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Picciallo, Leo Daignault, Stacia Fernandez and Mike Backes in "Next to Normal" at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo courtesy of Maria Lyle Photography.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 9, 2011
Theater Review: 'Next to Normal' performed by Florida Studio Theatre

A Tony Award-winning rock musical, 'Next to Normal,' rocks your heart, your mind and your soul. The music is modern and melodic; the lyrics are clever and thoughtful.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucy Gordon, as Jane Birkin, with Eric Elmosnino, as Serge Gainsbourg, in the biopic, 'Gainsbourg.'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Gainsbourg'

Who was Serge Gainsbourg? Clueless myself, I was surprised to discover that he was a huge star in '60s/'70s French culture. A provocative and gifted musician, Gainsbourg was also known for his high-profile love life.

  • Arts + Culture
Soprano Youna Jang protrays Cio-Cio-San at the Sarasota Opera presentation of "Madama Butterfly" in partnership with The Sarasota Chalk Festival. Photo courtesy of Sam Lowry
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 9, 2011
Music Review: The Chalk Festival Meets Puccini

On Sunday, the Sarasota Opera moved Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' outdoors to downtown's Dolphin Street and Pineapple Avenue to meet the artists of The Chalk Festival. This may sound like a curious coupling, but it worked.

  • Arts + Culture
Blue mystic spires produce long stalks of blue flowers during the summer.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 9, 2011
Home & Garden: Eastern Influence

If you were like Dean and Patty Miller and spent 15 years immersing yourself in Asian culture, you also would want to bring some of it home to Florida when you returned.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Erhart, Anno Swain and Katie Hayes. Photos by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 9, 2011
EDIBLES: Family Favorite Chocolate-Chocolate Cake

The email raving about the 'amazing homemade chocolate cake with homemade chocolate frosting' came from friend and fashion blogger Heather Dunhill, who ate it at a Siesta Key dinner party.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. James Griffith, Bobi Sanderson and Drs. Pat and Robert Gussin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 9, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A tasty recipe for great friendship; NCJW names 2012 Women in Power

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota fire and sheriff’s office officials began investigating the incident earlier today after a teal-colored pickup was found around 11 a.m. near the south end of Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
Authorities investigating apparent suicide

A vehicle found on fire today with a body inside is believed to be a suicide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series

The East Manatee Bulldog Pee Wee team defeated the New Tampa Wildcats 18-0 to win the Don Clark Bowl Series Championship Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction site of the new lift station. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 8, 2011
BREAKING: Concrete wall falls on construction worker

A concrete wall at the Mound Street site where a new city of Sarasota lift station is under construction fell on the chest of a 34-year-old worker Tuesday afternoon, the Sarasota County Fire Department reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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