Don’t Sleep on Lunch at Cortez Kitchen: The Hidden Gem That’s Wide Open
Tucked along the historic working waterfront of Cortez, Florida, Cortez Kitchen is more than...
Author: Sande Caplin
Cortez Clam Factory says Goodbye to Ashley Lehto
On May 13, 2025, the Cortez Clam Factory at 10104 Cortez Rd. in Cortez, Florida will bid a sad...
Help Leslie Heal: Support Her Recovery
Leslie Marron has spent her life being a pillar of kindness—always the first to lend a hand,...
Exclusive Interview with Sarah Santiago: A Star Performer on Florida’s Music Scene
I had the opportunity to interview the incredibly talented performer, Sarah Santiago. She has...
Poster Sparks Controversy at 2025 Sarasota Film Festival
Welcome to the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival!
What was supposed to be a celebration of...
Our Visit to Paradise, Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, has long been...
A New Chapter Begins at Clancy’s Irish Pub as Rayma & Mel Stowe are Retiring
From Rayma Stowe—
As I reflect on 24 and a half years of unforgettable memories and...
Dinner on the Water at Floridays at the Compass Hotel
We had a wonderful experience at Floridays restaurant in Bradenton, Florida. It was dinner for 2...
Our Community Has Suffered Heartbreaking Loss
Life is just so fragile. I just saw Roque Pastorius a couple of days ago. We talked...
Oh, What a Night….The Cortez Kitchen Was Rockin’ with Kettle of Fish
It was an epic evening at The Cortez Kitchen in Cortez, Florida. Kettle of Fish made a...
Traffic Woes in Bradenton: A Growing Crisis
As someone who has called the Florida Suncoast home for over 20 years, I’ve had a front-row seat...