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Honoring Heroes: The Origins and Meaning of Memorial Day

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, […]

Sarasota Memorial Day Parade: Road Closures and Safety Tips

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 […]

Memorial Day 2023 – A Moment of Contemplation Here on the Suncoast

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 […]

Westhampton Fine Art Festival – Add Some Creativity to Your Memorial Day

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 […]

Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend with the Mattison’s Live Blues Brunch featuring Kat Crosby and the Rhythm Gators

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 […]

Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend at the St. Armands Fine Art Festival

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 […]

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Here on the Suncoast

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 […]

Memorial Day A Time of Gratitude on the Suncoast

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 […]

Mattison’s Memorial Day Picnic Special

Memorial Day is about honoring the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Mattison’s Restaurants and Catering would like to be a part of your family’s celebration with our Memorial Day Picnic Specials. We here at Mattison’s can’t think of a better way to honor that sacrifice than by spending time with family […]

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