Florida Suncoast Business News, Events and Restaurant Highlights

Get ready for one of the Suncoast’s most beloved family traditions. The 30th Annual Big Truck Day is set to return on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CoolToday Park — and this year’s event promises more hands-on fun than ever. Hosted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Re…

The 2026 Sarasota Film Festival will close in grand style with a special screening of In the Hand of Dante, the newest film from acclaimed director Julian Schnabel. The highly anticipated movie, which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, features a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac, Ga…

Few events say “Bradenton” quite like the De Soto Grand Parade, and in 2026 one of the region’s biggest and most beloved traditions is set to return to downtown in a big way. The 2026 De Soto Grand Parade, presented by Cox Chevrolet, is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bradenton as part…

Audrey Landers became a household name in the 1980s for her role as co-star of the hit show Dallas. She often appeared in other productions with her sister, Judy, and they were managed by their late mother, Ruth. Audrey, now in her late 60s, also had a hugely successful singing career overseas. She…

The Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival returns to downtown Fort Myers Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing three days of live music, fresh seafood, drinks, shopping, and waterfront fun to Centennial Park. The festival is produced by Paragon Festivals in partnership with th…