Fifth generation Floridian Susan Staton, a certified dance instructor for 15 years, began dancing at age 3. She's been at the Red Rose Inn and Suites for four years, teaching ballroom and Latin dance to all ages, in group and private lessons. Noon Rotary tapped into her talent for the last two years for its annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Locals. She has taught 10 local couples who have never danced before and they will showcase their talents at the 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 fundraiser at the Red Rose Ballroom. ...more

October 27, 2009

Two musicals will give students from second grade through high school a chance to learn about theater by getting on stage this spring. ...more

January 21, 2009

Two musicals will give students from second grade through high school a chance to learn about theater by getting on stage this spring. ...more

January 21, 2009

Independent Day School is holding auditions this weekend for "How to Eat Like a Child" and the student version of "A Chorus Line." The shows are part of the private school's Community School of the Arts, and aspiring actors do not have to attend Independent Day School to participate. ...more

January 8, 2009

As Gaither High School celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the band is hoping to play a part in history for a second time. ...more

October 8, 2008

As Gaither High School celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the band is hoping to play a part in history for a second time. ...more

October 8, 2008

After being out of the pro shop for the last couple of years, John Vicker is back where he belongs. ...more

July 13, 2008

It's a matter of mental health. Lake Magdalene resident John Hughes, 44, picked up the alto saxophone in his late 20s while unhappily married to his first wife and working a stressful managerial position. He later switched to tenor saxophone and honed his chops at bars in Shreveport, La. ...more

July 2, 2008

No sooner have the little hands knocked on Helen Morrison's front door than they are in position on the piano keys, plunking out songs. ...more

May 24, 2008

AVON PARK — Xavier McLeod liked the sound of the trumpet, which inspired him to take up the instrument five years ago. Now the 16-year-old high school junior plays the horn as a member of the Avon Park High School Grenadier Band. Early in the fall he was accepted in the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. He travels to Sarasota every Monday evening to practice with the symphony. McLeod also takes private lessons. "I'm looking at making music as a career right now, but it might change in the future," he said. His present plans are to go to college as a music major, but hasn't yet decided on the college he will attend. ...more

February 9, 2008