Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Events.
Get ready, Sarasota! SRQCon 2025 returns on Saturday, June 7, bringing a full day of free, family-friendly pop culture fun to Selby Library, located at 1331 First Street in downtown Sarasota. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Now in its latest edition, […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
Who loves a good thriller? After our recent hurricane scare, I’m not referring to the real-life, Mother Nature kind of scare, I am referring to a page-turner. If you have been in the throes of a romantic liaison with a good book, the kind you cannot easily leave and the kind you live the rest of your life quickly just to return to those pages in that binding then you know what I mean.
Written by Christine Baer on . Posted in Great Reading.
The lovely Selby Five Points Park is just across the street from our beloved Sarasota Opera and Selby Library! It is home to the forty-foot Christmas tree each year presented by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association along with Santa and beautiful decorations and lighted park trees. In 1885 a surveying team led by Richard Paulson […]
Written by Ray Collins on . Posted in Great Reading.
When you live in beautiful Sarasota, invariably you wind up giving a lot of tours to visiting friends or clients. I want to share with you the loop I do—starting from the north: *I first point out the 1928 Ringling Museum at 41/University—and the fact there is no admission charge on Mondays for most of […]
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SARASOTA COUNTY – Children aged 12 and under, along with their families, are invited to join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the annual Merry Meals with Santa events. These free holiday celebrations include a meal, festive music, a toy giveaway and a special visit from Santa. Registration is required, and families can […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in What's On?.
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area from May 19 – 26, 2023 this week! VeganFest Sarasota VeganFest Sarasota5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly event here on the Suncoast to participate in? Head out to Nathan Benderson Park this coming Sunday […]
Written by Christine Baer on . Posted in Great Reading.
We’re highlighting some very interesting historical places including Sarasota’s Civic Center and Theatre Arts District. We all love Sarasota, no doubt; now, learning about the fascinating architecture and landmarks will make our piece of paradise even more special. Check-in next week for more Sarasota history! We hope you enjoy the tour! These wonderful snippets were […]
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in What's On?.
Every week we hope to entice you to go out and do something fun in the area. Maybe you’ll see something you never thought you’d try but, now you think you might! This area of Florida is filled with interesting things to do and see and experience. Get out there and do it!
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Great Reading.
The key to a healthy life as a senior (both mentally and physically) is staying active and socially connected to others. Research has proven this over and over again. In fact, it is recommended that senior individuals get at least 30 minutes of physical activity almost every day of the week. Additionally, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, “higher levels of education appear to be somewhat protective against Alzheimer’s.” All research supports the need for seniors to continuously seek opportunities for education, social interaction, and physical activity.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
Aah, summer! Your offerings have included Grand Prix Boat Races and grand fireworks over the Gulf, celebrating America’s birthday. You’ve provided opportunities for fun days spent on the beach with loved ones followed up by messy ice cream traces left on sun-kissed noses. But just as quickly as you arrived, back-to-school flyers and commercials are reminding us your time is waning.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.
Savannah Brady at the Selby Library, Sarasota, Florida A first timer to Selby Library would have thought they had made a serious mistake. Who ever heard of teens playing electric guitars, drums, and other instruments in the middle of a library? Well that’s exactly what happened Saturday night! There was definitely no reading or whispering […]