The Lead

The Lead: A conversation with Ann Morrison

Actress and educator Ann Morrison stopped by the ABC7 PodSquad Studios to talk about Stephen Sondheim, her upcoming Cabaret with Sarasota Choral and SaraSolo Productions.

The Lead: Staffing the Suncoast

ABC7's Jim DeLa sits down with anchor Kelsie Cairns to talk staffing issues in the Suncoast, as well as what employers are doing to find workers.  

The Lead: Motown With a Twist at the Van Wezel

Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars speaks with ABC7's The Lead about Motown with a Twist, a new take on classic Motown, comes to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8 p.m. She is so excited to be back on stage!

The Lead: Baseball fanatics unite!

If you're a true baseball fan, this will validate you. If you know a true fan, this will explain a few things. ABC7's Jim DeLa talks to fans and a researcher to understand why baseball is the greatest game of them all.

The Lead: Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement on the Suncoast

ABC7's Jim DeLa talks with two nonprofit agencies who deal with refugee resettlement about the process, and how Suncoast residents can help. 

The Lead: March 8 Referendum

Voters in Sarasota County will vote on two questions on school funding and commissioner elections. Jim DeLa explains.

The Lead: Celtic Woman

Celtic Woman is enjoying the Florida sun as the group prepares to perform at the Van Wezel. We talked with Tara McNeill, a violinist, singer and harpist from Antrim, Ireland. 

The Lead: Lauren Teyke

ABC7 spoke with Suncoast native Lauren Teyke who returns to the Van Wezel for the Sarasota Premiere of Anastasia.

The Lead: Audra McDonald headlines at the Van Wezel

She's Broadway royalty with the voice of an angel. Audra McDonald chatted with ABC7 about her upcoming appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

The Lead: Gabby Petito and the Search For Answers

Gabby Petito and the Search for Answers with ABC7's Jim DeLa and Daniela Hurtado.