Virginia, Wonderful Virginia
Who could better bring us back to earth and set our feet in the right direction than Virginia Toulmin, whose life was spent so generously giving to others what she felt had been so graciously given to her by the God she believed in with all her heart.
A Very Artistic Artist Series
We just received the brochure for the Artist Series of Sarasota's upcoming season and one look made me say, "Wow! What a line up."
Sarasota Lights
The other night, after hearing the Sarasota Music Festival give one of the most exciting concerts we’ve heard in a long time at the Sarasota Opera House, we stepped out onto Pineapple Avenue and I had this funny déjà-vu-all-over-again feeling that I was back in New York City ...
The (Not So) Drowsy Apple
We went to the opening of the Golden Apple's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" the other night and, contrary to some silly pre-conceived ideas I walked in with, I didn't have one even remotely drowsy moment.
Tribute to George Jellinek
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I made a quick trip to New York City to pay tribute to George Jellinek, my colleague and friend from WQXR, who had passed away in his early 90s about two months earlier.
From the Inside Out: Gloria Musicae and Rossini
Rossini. Except for a couple of his song cycles, I’ve always avoided him like the plague. It’s not that I don’t like his music; “The Barber of Seville” is fun.
About June LeBell
Sarasota is now my home but I will always remember my roots in the upper west side of Manhattan. It's where I learned to love good music, great food and fascinating people. I had the good fortune to make a 30-year career as a staff announcer and "On Air Personality" with WQXR radio, interview hundreds of the greatest classical music performers and learn from them about the things I love. Along the way, I wrote for Gourmet Magazine, the New York Times, Ovation, Stage Bill and many other periodicals I once thought I'd only get to read. Now, living with my husband (an opera conductor and music administrator) and our two dogs — Lily and Rosy — here in Sarasota, and continuing my exciting life in music, I'm very excited about sharing my passions with you. I've never been so happy and enthusiastic about life. It's an enthusiasm that's positively contagious and I hope that my writing will make you catch it!
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PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Golf Tournament
05/24/13
Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, May 24, at the Longboat Key Club, for the 25th annual Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Members played a round of golf before heading into the clubhouse for a luncheon and awards. -
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells
05/24/13
Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases. -
May 24: Daily Headlines Video
05/24/13
Today's Stories: Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012; Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million; Patron Saints: Dennis and Grace McGillicuddy; Popcorn Bob’s Movie Magic -
2013 FCAT scores released
05/24/13
The Florida Department of Education has released the results of the 2013 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0
- May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 Shabbat Shmooze - Dr. William Fogel
12:30 pm - 6:00 am - May
25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
