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Author: Sande Caplin

Sarah Santiago

Exclusive Interview with Sarah Santiago: A Star Performer on Florida’s Music Scene

Written by Sande Caplin on March 27, 2025. Posted in SRQ Scoop.

I had the opportunity to interview the incredibly talented performer, Sarah Santiago. She has been performing...

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poster

Poster Sparks Controversy at 2025 Sarasota Film Festival

Written by Sande Caplin on March 23, 2025. Posted in Opinions & Editorials.

Welcome to the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival! What was supposed to be a celebration of cinema, creativity,...

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Cabo San Lucas

Our Visit to Paradise, Cabo San Lucas

Written by Sande Caplin on March 4, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Cabo San Lucas, located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, has long been...

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Clancy's Irish Pub

A New Chapter Begins at Clancy’s Irish Pub as Rayma & Mel Stowe are Retiring

Written by Sande Caplin on February 27, 2025. Posted in SRQ Scoop.

From Rayma Stowe— As I reflect on 24 and a half years of unforgettable memories and experiences....

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Floridays

Dinner on the Water at Floridays at the Compass Hotel

Written by Sande Caplin on February 6, 2025. Posted in Dining.

We had a wonderful experience at Floridays restaurant in Bradenton, Florida. It was dinner for 2...

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Roque Pastorius

Our Community Has Suffered Heartbreaking Loss

Written by Sande Caplin on January 31, 2025. Posted in SRQ Scoop.

Life is just so fragile. I just saw Roque Pastorius a couple of days ago. We talked for...

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Cortez Kitchen

Oh, What a Night….The Cortez Kitchen Was Rockin’ with Kettle of Fish

Written by Sande Caplin on January 18, 2025. Posted in Music.

It was an epic evening at The Cortez Kitchen in Cortez, Florida. Kettle of Fish made a long-awaited...

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Traffic

Traffic Woes in Bradenton: A Growing Crisis

Written by Sande Caplin on January 14, 2025. Posted in Opinions & Editorials.

As someone who has called the Florida Suncoast home for over 20 years, I’ve had a front-row seat...

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Two little girls

Two Wonderful Little Girls Danced the Night Away at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub

Written by Sande Caplin on December 22, 2024. Posted in Great Reading.

As many of you know, I have six grandboys who I adore more than anything else in the entire world. ...

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Fisherman

Holmes Beach Fisherman Gifted a Website to Jumpstart His Business

Written by Sande Caplin on December 18, 2024. Posted in SRQ Scoop.

On October 21, 2024, our team at Sande Caplin & Associates put an offer out to develop a free...

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Cortez Kitchen

Cortez Kitchen: A Taste of Old Florida with Modern Vibes

Written by Sande Caplin on December 12, 2024. Posted in Dining.

Nestled in the charming fishing village of Cortez, Florida, Cortez Kitchen offers a delightful blend...

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