Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
Ah, Memorial Day on the Suncoast. That magical long weekend when the scent of coconut sunscreen mingles with sizzling barbecue, beach chairs sprout like daisies along Siesta Key, and traffic on the Tamiami Trail could rival a theme park parade. But beyond the beach balls and burgers, there’s a deeper heartbeat to this day, one […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
As Sarasota County residents prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, it’s important to know which government services and facilities will be closed for the holiday and which ones will remain open. CLOSED on Monday, May 26:Most Sarasota County government offices and facilities will be closed in honor of Memorial Day, including: OPEN […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and gratitude for the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. It is a time when Americans come together to honor the sacrifices made by these brave individuals and to reflect on the true meaning of freedom. While we all appreciate the sales, […]
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The annual Memorial Day Parade in Sarasota is set to take place on Monday, May 27, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue. Residents and visitors should be aware of several road closures and tow-away zones in effect during the event: Vehicles not removed by the posted time will be towed […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering US military personnel who died while in service of our country. We gratefully remember the men, women, brothers, sisters, wives, uncles, and others who made the ultimate sacrifice for those of us they never met. Each person that perished in such a way is owed a […]
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The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota. There will be several tow-away zones and street closure notices that will be in place for the following times on Monday, May 29, 2023: Vehicles not removed by the posted […]
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The Westhampton Beach Fine Art Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28, 2023 on the Great Lawn across from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. Hours are Saturday from 10 am-6 pm and Sunday from 11 am-6 pm. Admission to this remarkable fine art event is free. Over the past decade, fine arts and crafts artists’ vision […]
Written by Caryn V. Hodge on . Posted in Music.
Experience the best in blues and a delicious chef-crafted brunch at Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille in Downtown Bradenton Sunday, May 28th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Mattison’s offers brunch daily with a special live Blues Brunch every 4th Sunday of the month. This month features Kat Crosby & the Rhythm Gators. Brunch is served daily from […]
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Memorial Day is a kick-off to summer here on the Suncoast. Have you been craving an update to your home and office space this summer? St. Armands Fine Art Festival is an incredible outdoor gallery of original, handmade works by artisans across America. Whether you need a new art piece to brighten up your home […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Great Reading.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States armed forces. This day originated as far back as the Civil War conflict, originally called Decoration Day, as it was when the graves of those that had fallen were cleaned and decorated. While other holidays […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
Unrest, biases, and so many battles have raged in a time already burdened by a pandemic the likes we have not seen before in our lifetime. As we take a breath on Memorial Day 2021, we reflect not just on this past year but of years, decades, and further into the rearview mirror. We gratefully […]