Kids venture into the art of songwriting
August 11, 2010
Musician Dean Johanesen is teaching children in the Kids R Kids’ summer camp how to create their own songs.
Ballroom dancers bring glitz to the Ritz
August 11, 2010
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota proved the perfect venue for the Florida State DanceSport Championship, a six-day dance-off held Aug. 3 to Aug. 8 in the Ritz ballroom. Vendors filled the hallways with racks of dazzling costumes, shoes and accessories, as participants (young and old) pranced by bedecked in outfits rivaling those worn by “Dancing with the Stars” contestants. For those who traveled to Sarasota for the competition, the week was a blur of sequins and Viennese waltzes. Produced by Lakewood Ranch residents Larry and Dianne Dean, owners of Dance Consultants Unlimited, the annual state competition is the final and fourth leg in the Triple Crown DanceSport series.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Hodgell Gallery
August 11, 2010
The Hodgell Gallery was established as the Hodgell-Hartman Gallery in 1976.
Ballet den mother
August 11, 2010
Not every ballerina wants to be a prima. Isabel Dubrocq skipped performing and went straight into teaching at the age of 15.
Classroom Drama
August 11, 2010
With less than two weeks left before the start of school, Lakewood Ranch High School's no-nonsense theater teacher tells it like it is.
In the recording studio with Twinkle (VIDEO)
August 4, 2010
Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Twinkle as she records the song "Joy" for the "Beautiful Noise" soundtrack. The Sarasota singer even has a small cameo in the film.
American Ideals founder to create Ranch Arts Council
August 4, 2010
Robert Moffa said the council would bring much-needed art and culture to the East County community.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Frary Gallery
August 4, 2010
"The art here is experimental, ironic and passionate without necessarily being too edgy," gallery owner Lori Frary says.
Celeb designer teams up with Sarasota art studio
August 4, 2010
Sarasota designer Ed Marin pulled an all-nighter last month working with former 'Queer Eye' star Thom Filicia.
Soul Sister
August 4, 2010
Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'
- Jul
4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Nov
2 Fine Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
-
Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
