Arts + Culture

Nick Friedman
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Pickin' Picnic

Musicians and fans gathered Sunday, March 10, at the Cock and Bull for the second annual Pickin' Picnic event. Hosted by Faceless Bandits, the event featured nine bands, which played an all-day outdoor show, while fans chowed down on hot dogs and sliders.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 11, 2013

The Golden Apple's doors close in second eviction within a year

The Golden Apple's new partners were locked out by the landlord

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Nick Friedman
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

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Nick Friedman
March 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

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Black Tie Staff
March 11, 2013

Black Tie Untied

Florida Studio Theatre held their annual Bag Ladies and Baubles luncheon Thursday, March 7 in the new John C. Court Cabernet at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Nick Friedman
March 8, 2013

Paddlers stir up funds for Wounded Warriors

More than 60 athletes donned wetsuits and braved the cold water last month to paddle 27 miles from Fort Desoto Park in St. Petersburg to Lido Key Beach to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 8, 2013

Weekend Best Bet: Annual Creators & Collectors Art Tour

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota hosts its annual tour to artist's studios around Sarasota County.

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By Robin Punsalan
March 7, 2013

What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
March 7, 2013

Irishman Paul Duffy hosts Irish tribute to St. Partick's Day March 10

Paul Duffy sat down with the Observer and spoke about his upcoming concert in honor of his homeland.

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Observer Staff
March 7, 2013

Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
March 6, 2013

Ringling illustration student receives The Oaks Club Scholarship

Israeli international student Gal Or was awarded with $1,000 to create a commissioned portrait of The Oaks founder Bertha Honore Palmer

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Nick Friedman
March 6, 2013

View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 6, 2013

Breaking Barriers: Wojtek Sawa

Sarasota-based visual artist Wojtek Sawa shares the full spectrum of real-life human experience through historical stories of Polish eradication.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 6, 2013

Scene & Heard

Matt Allison photos ARE featured all over; A fashionable music series begins; Student's portrait is highly acclaimed; Honoring navy seal Chris Kyle

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 6, 2013

Highlights: Delia Ephron's lecture is one for the books

Novelist, screenwriter, playwright and essayist Delia Ephron speaks about her career as part of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota's Jewish Book Festival.

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