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About Me:: I'm the Director of the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (film commission), and in my spare time (what little there is!), I create children's multimedia music, video, books, web and other projects to serve early childhood learning, language arts and literacy through my " www.storygenie.com " persona. I am a readaholic, gobbling down at least one or two novels a week, if not more; love movies (seeing at least 2 or 3 a week), and live theater. Spent a dozen years in the private sector as a writer/producer/creative director for film, television and video production, and have been in government as a film commissioner for a decade - 9 years in Las Vegas for the State of NV and over 1 year now in Sarasota (thank goodness!).

Years in Sarasota: Raised here as a child, lived here 25 years - moved away '92 & back in 2007!

Best thing about living in Sarasota: Too many things to count! But especially love the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico, the arts and entertainment culture, the balmy tropical weather, the fabulous food, the talented and delightful people, the beauty and quality of life in general.

Worst things about living in Sarasota: That I can't sit on the soft white sugar sand every night to watch the sunset into the Gulf.

Interests & Hobbies: Writing, reading, singing & composing, children's literacy and language arts; cooking, movies, motorcycles, and would do fine arts if I had more time.

Favorite Sarasota Restaurant: Wow. Too tough. Love the Oysters Rockefeller at Marina Jacks, ahi at Blase' Cafe, gruyere & mushrooms grilled cheese at Canvas Cafe, blue crab quiche at Bijou Cafe, etc. Favorites all over town!!!

Favorite place to shop in Sarasota: Macy's & Sax 5th Ave in South Gate, main street shops for interesting and novel items, St. Armand's Circle for everything on Sale! Foxy Lady for special occasions, many other favorites!

Favorite Movie: Too tough. From "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" to "Matrix," "Sleepless in Seattle" to "Rocky," "Rain Man" to "Over the Hedge," "The Green Mile" to ""Citizen Kane" to "Buckaroo Banzai in the 5th Dimension," "Splash" to "Cocoon," "E.T." to "Grease," lots of edgie indies, everything Fred Astaire, most anything John Lithgow is in...

Favorite Food: Lobster with drawn butter, asparagus with hollandaise, and chocolate mousse for dessert

At 11:46am on September 18, 2008, Jeanne Corcoran said…: Thanks Rick -- I've been out of town until this morning so as you can guess, I'm digging out from under a mountain of "to do List" items. But I'll add this one to it, too! I love your new website -- great job!
My best to you,
Jeanne

At 11:23am on September 18, 2008, Rick Hughes said…: Jeanne,

Please make your own page on the NEW AnythingArts.com...we've been waiting for you!

Rick

At 10:31am on April 30, 2008, Jeanne Corcoran said…: Yes, "Greatest Show on Earth" filmed their circus parade on main street (in fact, my husband was a small child in the crowd with his parents! :) You can also buy copies of that movie at the Ringling Museum Visitors Center gift shop). We're hoping to one day again have a "circus" themed movie shoot here, and are always digging around to find projects that could fit and attract them here to shoot!
Thanks for the kind words.

At 9:53am on April 30, 2008, Cyndi Kerr said…: Hi - Thanks for joining the book readers club. Wow you do some awesome work. Can you confirm it was the Greatest Show on Earth that was filmed in downtown Sarasota? I heard this as a "myth" and never did confirm it but when I look at the old pictures of Sarasota I do believe that it is Main Street.

At 9:02am on April 30, 2008, Mark A Cooper said…: Welcome to the Readers of Great books group. I look forward to your input.
Mark

At 2:12pm on April 26, 2008, SarasotaLocal said…: Jeanne,

Welcome to the community! So you're a native and a transplant, lol! We hope you find the community fun and useful and if you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please let us know!

Best,

Brian