If you are peeking out your windows and considering making the move from couch to car, we have a fun, peaceful, and socially distanced event for you to consider. Sunflowers at Hunsader Farms! Picture, if you will, this: Gentle sounds of playful birds as they seem to lazily discuss theContinue Reading
Chris and Nancy Lavick are the owners of Sarasota Jungle Gardens. They were forced to close in late March because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The park has been in business for 80 years. Their financial status is grim, and they need help so they set up a Go Fund MeContinue Reading
It has become the new norm. When you walk into a grocery store, department store, restaurant and more you see social distancing decals on the floor pointing you in the right direction or suggesting to stay 6 feet apart from the next person. These are unprecedented times and now thatContinue Reading
Happy to know that the “dimmer switch” on the economy will start to head in the right direction starting Monday. Certainly good news for restaurants, retail and those scheduling elective surgery. It won’t be 100%, but baby steps are at least underway. I’ve been spending my days like many ofContinue Reading
Some information from the folks at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse. They are celebrating their 5th year in business and starting May 4th, they will be open with limited seating. Happy Anniversary Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse Five years ago, on April 30, 2015, Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse opened up for business. The photo on top is Steve,Continue Reading
Great news in the Village of Cortez, Florida. Erin Dolan and Lance Crusty Plowman have announced their new business, Florida Fishing Fleet. From their Facebook page Lance Crusty Plowman and I are overwhelmed with all the love and support we have received, we are so incredibly thankful for the villageContinue Reading
The great folks at the Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar in Sarasota, Florida wanted us to share this information with you. We miss our guests here at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki. And we cannot wait to get back to serving you but NOT business as usual. We areContinue Reading
One of the best fish markets in our area is the Cortez Bait & Seafood Fish Market in Cortez, Florida. Located at 12110 Cortez Road in Cortez, they have a great selection of not only fresh fish, but lots of great seasonings, hats, t-shirts, cooking supplies and more. Cortez, FloridaContinue Reading
This boutique hydroponic farm has one goal – to produce vegetables that are unusual and not only taste great but keep for a longer time period which prevents waste. 100% pesticide free, using our lovely ladybugs as natural pesticide control so Living Lettuce stays fresh for 2 weeks! Greens canContinue Reading
Before finding Real Estate on Sale I was lucky to discover Florida’s Suncoast as a child. We were camping along the Little Manatee River, escaping the Illinois winter in paradise where adults could golf, and kids could swim and fish and make friends. Dad asked for recommendations for a reallyContinue Reading
These are very tough times for all of us in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Palmetto, Cortez, Anna Maria Island and the entire Suncoast. Closed businesses, unemployment rates are rising daily, quarantine, our healthcare system is being tested and so much more. IBE barter works to lighten the load. How IBE BarterContinue Reading