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"The chorus' main goal is to entertain the audience," Chris Owens says. "My goal is to make sure people get that goose bump-y feeling on their arms."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 16, 2011
Chorus line

Eight months into his new gig as director of Chorus of the Keys, Chris Owens says that even when he's conducting, he's singing in his head.

  • Arts + Culture
Artists Lois Mills, Betsy Meyer, Kathie Hayes, Marge Schemanski and Karen Johnson
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 16, 2011
Crafty ladies spill tricks of the trade

Five female artists from last week's 'Fabulous Arts Boutique' at Art Center Sarasota explain why they love working with their hands.

  • Arts + Culture
Guest Food Editor Megan Greenberg
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 16, 2011
Guest Food Editor: Megan Greenberg

Megan Greenberg, who offers personal chef services under the name "Megan Cooks for You," prepares flounder en papillote.

  • Arts + Culture
Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Affleck in "The Company Men."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 16, 2011
Film Review: 'The Company Men'

In the new film, "The Company Men," Ben Affleck proves that he can be as brilliant in front of the camera as he is behind it.

  • Arts + Culture
Christina Pier and Lee Poulis in Sarasota Opera's "Don Giovanni."
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 16, 2011
Music Review - Sarasota Opera: 'Don Giovanni'

The Sarasota Opera's Saturday evening production of "Don Giovanni" was an evening of truly satisfying music-making and theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Elenor Maxheim: "My style is pretty traditional, but I like a little flair, too."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

  • Black Tie
Judy Kirzner, Joanie Cohen, Sylvia Samet, Anita Cohen, Bonnie Chisling and Sandra Leshman
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 15, 2011
Key Club members show power of pink

At 'Go for the Cure' Sports Day, held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Longboat Key Club, members played golf and tennis to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation Suncoast Affiliate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
Group to host incorporation presentation

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will present about the potential incorporation of Lakewood Ranch and take resident questions during a forum Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
Bicyclists are upset that the Florida Department of Transportation is willing to remove some of these signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2011
Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

Bicyclists upset with a potential reduction in bicycle signs claimed they weren't involved in the process at a meeting Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Baldwin wins Greater Tampa Junior Golf Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High junior golfer Connor Baldwin sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the boys 16-18 Greater Tampa Junior Golf event Feb. 13 at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
CornerStone Title's Tom and Mary Howard sponsored speaker Alan Thompson.
  • By Sheila Longo
  • February 15, 2011
CornerStone Title hosts speaker Alan Thompson

More than 85 real estate professionals flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar to hear inspirational speaker Alan Thompson Jan. 27. Thompson, an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and mind-mapping techniques, delivered a speech titled, "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors."

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Little Leaguers gear up for Opening Day

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues will welcome the start of the spring season with Opening Day Ceremonies Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Mustangs send three to states

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished seventh at the Class 2A regional meet Feb. 11-12 at Charlotte High and had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba Commodore Jose Escrich with former Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore Kay Goodman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2011
Sarasota-Havana Regatta appears unlikely

Organizers have not gotten approval for travel to Cuba from the U.S. State Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city would prefer to see a hotel built on the empty space north of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2011
Developers seek 'hotel' site

City commissioner will be asked to approve the start of negotiations with companies wanting to build next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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