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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 14, 2010
Funny girls

How comedy is keeping the hilarious women of FST's Vintage Whine improv troupe young at heart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Spillover

Experts say oil is unlikely to wash up on Sarasota-Manatee shores, but, according to Realtors, some buyers are waiting out the situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"He's a joy to be around," says Asolo Rep Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards of director Peter Amster, above. "He's fun and bright and inspires confidence in the actors."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
Peter Amster: Prim and improper

Peter Amster might be a Yankee in Noel Coward's court, but his attention to nuance and spontaneity has made him the go-to director of high British comedies. His silly streak continues with this month's 'Fallen Angels' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel says she loves learning about other cultures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Extraordinary Exchange: China

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel spent approximately seven weeks in China this summer. The teen was one of 30 students nationwide to earn the scholarship opportunity with the NSLI-Y Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Manatee fertilizer ban takes effect June 1

A University of Florida grant has two community groups educating their neighbors about new fertilizer restrictions and other water quality issues.

  • East County
  • News
Octavio Martin
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Scene & Heard

Ballet principal takes his final bow; New gallery opens in the Rosemary District; RCAD hosts Florida Artist Group symposium; Sarasota filmmaker takes horror flick overseas

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 18, 2012
Pride: A Deeper Love

Pride: A Deeper Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Bello is like a naughty kid with a license to be what he is," Nock says of his clownish alter ego. "He's not childish, but he's child-like, and he loves making people laugh."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Bello Nock: A Jolly Good Bello

Bello Nock is not afraid of heights or breaking stereotypes. The Circus Sarasota headliner shares the secrets to his success. Here's a hint: It takes hairspray and nerve.

  • Arts + Culture
Jayna Hertlein, 3, enjoys filling her bucket with sand as she prepares to make a sandcastle Feb. 1 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Siesta businesses boom in season

Businesses on the Key say the No. 1 beach ranking and warm weather are translating into a double-digit increase in seasonal tourist traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 4, 2012
Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says a sense of humor is crucial for good working relationships. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Lewis enjoys interim post

Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn't have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he's feeling good about the challenges he's been able to meet, including boosting morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Groff and Matt Smith say despite his rare disease, their son, Jaymesun, is as strong and active as any other toddler.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Son Shine

With their 14-month-old son newly diagnosed with a rare terminal disease, a Sarasota couple pursues a cure that has so far eluded doctors and scientists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I'm really honored to have been accepted for my music," Katt Hefner says. "There are fans and friends all over the place, and I'm utterly grateful for their support."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 5, 2011
Vocal point

The leading lady of the Katt Hefner Trio talks about her confidence, her shyness, her voice and all that jazz.

  • Arts + Culture
"Why do I perform?" Bill Bordy asks. "Because when I go to a party I'm the guy you see in the corner of the room. Performing turns me into a ham."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Song and dance man

The Sarasota Senior Theater's Bill Bordy reprises his provocative apache dance for this month's "The Blue Revue."

  • Arts + Culture
"Steven is a sincerely committed individual," says Ringling Museum trustee Cliff Walters, of Ringling Museum Executive Director Steven High, above. "He's someone who is going to dive deeply into strategic initiatives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 21, 2011
Steven High brings contemporary art to Ringling

Three months into his post as director of the Ringling Museum, Steven High is overseeing an international arts festival and breaking ground on a $7.5 million project.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet Mishner, Gail Rubinfeld, Bettina Sego and Susan von Gries meet in Mishner's Lakewood Ranch studio. "We respect each other’s opinions," Rubinfeld says. "There aren’t many people I'd say that about."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Members of artinsight-sarasota discuss fifth show, 'Y Not Women'

The members of artinsight-sarasota discuss their diverse work, inspiring friendships and fifth show, 'Y Not Women,' which opens next month on Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Culture
"When you're on stage for only 10 minutes, you've got to be prepared with your character the second the lights come up," Melliss Kenworthy says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Steel magnolia

Theatre Odyssey's Melliss Kenworthy dons two hats for this year's 10-Minute Play Festival: artistic director and actress. The feisty star gives a killer performance as both.

  • Arts + Culture
"When you create a dream, it takes on a life of its own," says Justin Boros, seen here in the studio with dancers from "Rhythm in the Night."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 29, 2010
Light on his Feet

Justin Boros talks about his days with 'Lord of the Dance' and the birth of his own Irish dance troupe, 'Rhythm in the Night.'

  • Arts + Culture
Lynda Lilley, aka Blossom, attracts a crowd outside the Ringling Museum. "I think people are too serious these days," she says. "It sounds corny, but to make somebody smile is so heartwarming."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Bozo behavior

Lynda Lilley has rocked white face paint and size 14 sneakers for three decades. The free-spirited "granny clown" explains why she'll never hang up her red nose.

  • Arts + Culture
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