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"I think it's a fear I'm always going to face," Jolie Schroeder says of her stage fright. "Working with kids, encouraging them to face their fears has helped me overcome mine a little bit."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The unsung 'player'

Jolie Schroeder's star-making performance in The Players box office and performing-arts studio has kept the organization singing for years.

  • 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
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Arts + Culture
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meklit Hadero. Photo by Rus Anson.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

RIAF drama, cool encores, mistaken identities; Sarasota Ballet gets its pink on; Former dancer sells massive canvas

  • Arts + Culture
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Rick Scott |
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"The job has forced me to be much more organized," Christina Fraser says. "You can't slip up, because everyone’s reputation is on the line, not just mine."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Party girl

To kick off this month's new Skyspace exhibit, Christina Fraser organized a courtyard fête that should be one of the museum's most enchanting parties yet.

  • Arts + Culture
Denise Kowal emailed commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 2 to explain details of the grant and to ask for the assistance.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Chalk Fest seeks partnership

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"You just get up and go," Aaron Muhl says of the 16-hour days he spends working the Ringling International Arts Festival. "It feels like five minutes has passed from the time you fall asleep to the time your alarm goes off again."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
Backstage Pass: The Stage Master

Aaron Muhl, stage master for the Ringling International Arts Festival, takes a break from his whirlwind schedule to discuss how he will juggle 45 performances in five days.

  • Arts + Culture
"I think it's going to be bigger than we thought," Sheldon Roden says of the musical. "I know I'm not the only person fascinated with his music."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Singer channels Marvin Gaye in new WBTT musical

How Sheldon Roden's performance last season in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue inspired this season's original Marvin Gaye musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Nonprofit Resource Center of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Nicole Martin, Judith Bell, Sharna Finkelstein and Susie Bowie.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization finalist: Nonprofit Resource Center of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Nonprofit Resource Center of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County was named Non-profit Organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kai Haaskivi spent two years as an assistant coach for the U.S. U-17 National Team. Now, he serves as director of coaching for the BRSC. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
BRSC kicks off new academy

Braden River Soccer Club Director of Coaching Kai Haaskivi will launch his own academy later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ruth and Elmer Berkel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Sarasota: Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Isn't she lovely?; Every little thing she does is magic; Director of film featured in Diversions changes title; 'Boat Tea' celebrates Suncoast Grand Prix Fest; Some like it hot

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
News Briefs 06.16.11

A 2-year-old Myakka City girl drowned in a pond after fishing with family members June 8.

  • East County
  • News
The public is being invited to join efforts to increase the scallop population in Sarasota Bay.
  • By Jeff Birnbach and John Ryan |
  • July 27, 2011
Scallop Restoration will help repay bay

Since its formation in 1926, the Sarasota Yacht Club has been a strong advocate for recreational boating activities and marine stewardship. Club members have long recognized that they have an obligation to support and foster a healthy boating environment throughout the region.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
News Briefs

SCF hosts Workforce Forum; Manatee FCAT scores improve; We Care Manatee seeks donations

  • East County
  • News
Macaroni & Cheese
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 29, 2010
Comfort and Contrast

Square 1 Burgers & Bar owners Bill Shumate and Joanie Corneil share exclusive recipes for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Ted Morton created one of Sarasota's most recognizable businesses in Morton's Market.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota remembers Morton's Market founder

Ted Morton, a businessman for more than 50 years in Sarasota, died last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospitals’s new Courtyard Tower, scheduled to open in 2013, will replace the oldest wings of the hospital.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2011
Sarasota Memorial Hospital marks 85 years

To kickoff its anniversary, Sarasota Memorial staff, volunteers, philanthropists and community leaders will gather Jan. 20, for the official "Breaking Ground" ceremony for the hospital's new Courtyard Tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 As a jay bird 12:12 a.m. - 1100 block of John Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Person. A nude man was seen running down the street. Well, that's one way to start off the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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