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Sharon Stello

Sharon Stello

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Join date: Jul 31, 2025

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Sharon Stello is an award-winning journalist, recently starting to explore the freelance writing and editing world after more than a decade working for newspapers and then switching to magazines. Most recently, she served as editor of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach magazines at Firebrand Media—where she worked for over 11 years—penning all types of articles on topics from food to travel, home design, fitness, the arts and community news. Her favorites are stories about people overcoming challenges and articles that educate the reader in some way. She received first place for Best Feature story in 2025 and Best Long Form Feature or Series in 2022, both from the Orange County Press Club. In her spare time, she plays clarinet in a community band and has her hands full with a newly adopted puppy.

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Dec 3, 2025 ∙ 13 min
A Season Aglow: Orange County’s Dazzling Christmas Lights, Boat Parades and Light Festivals
Whether on the water or on foot, Orange County offers countless ways to bask in the glow of holiday lights. Lighting of the Bay in Newport Beach. Photo courtesy of Newport Dunes Resort & Marina Walking or driving through neighborhoods to see all the homes decked out in Christmas lights is a treasured tradition at the holidays. But there are many other options to explore for reveling in bright decorations that illuminate Orange County’s cold winter nights.  From boat parades, harbor cruises...
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Nov 24, 2025 ∙ 12 min
Community Bands Keep the Sound of Music Alive in OC
At least half a dozen groups provide an outlet for local musicians while also presenting free or low-cost community concerts at the holidays and throughout the year. Laguna Community Concert Band performs in downtown Laguna Beach during Hospitality Night last winter. Photo courtesy of Steven Wu Community bands abound in Orange County, performing holiday programs, music in the park and other concerts for the public to enjoy. These volunteer groups play for the love of sharing music with...
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Oct 24, 2025 ∙ 8 min
OC Center Takes Locals Behind the Lens
The California Center for Digital Arts offers photography classes and photo-based trips around the world. Kids in a photography camp offered by the California Center for Digital Arts. Photo courtesy of David LaNeve Photographer David LaNeve remembers the awe-inspiring moment he first witnessed the aurora borealis in Iceland.  “You could hear them,” he said. “They make a sound. It’s like static electricity …. It was so cool to not only see it, but to hear it. And I remember having goose bumps...
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Sep 15, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Unique Events Take Orange County Museum Visitors Beyond the Exhibitions
From art classes to live music, films and game nights, the goal is to appeal to people from all walks of life. Folias Duo performing in...
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Aug 20, 2025 ∙ 5 min
R&B Group En Vogue Joins Subaru Summer Concert Series Lineup
Audiences can groove to the music at a venue with Back Bay views as this annual Newport Beach tradition continues through October with...
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