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Hurricanes Causing Serious Personal Questions

October 23, 2024 | Great Reading

I’ve posted more than my share on social media over the past 15 years, but I’ve never stuck a chord like I did with a post I wrote about our recent hurricane evacuation: I’ve packed for short trips. I’ve packed for long trips. But I’ve never packed not knowing if these would be the only belong…

Helene

Debby, Helene and Milton, a Sheri Nadelman Story

October 22, 2024 | Great Reading, Uncategorized

Debby, Helene and Milton. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, these are not the names of your long-lost relatives. They are the named storms that shook my fellow Floridians to our core. We were still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene before Hurricane Milto…

Flu season

Preparing for Flu Season Here on the Suncoast: How to Stay Healthy this Year

October 21, 2024 | Great Reading

As we enter the fall season on the Suncoast, there’s a sense of change in the air. While the palm trees may not turn the vibrant colors of northern foliage, the subtle shift in weather and the busy holiday season remind us of another important seasonal event: flu season. Every year, flu season ca…

breast cancer

Strength in Pink: Raising Awareness for World Breast Cancer Day

October 15, 2024 | Great Reading

October 15 marks World Breast Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. In 2024, the spotlight is brighter than ever as communities across Florida come together to spread knowledge, encourage early detection, and support those affected b…

recovery

Need Help with FEMA Application or Other Crucial Recovery Efforts?

October 11, 2024 | Great Reading

Hurricanes Helene and Milton left a path of destruction across the Suncoast communities, with heavy winds, torrential rains, and widespread flooding battering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. As residents begin the difficult process of recovery, many are faced with challenges rangi…

Sarasota Police

Sarasota Police Emergency Response Team Conducts Heroic Rescue During Hurricane Helene

October 8, 2024 | Great Reading

During the height of the storm, the Sarasota Police Department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) saved an elderly couple trapped in their Siesta Key home, with rapidly diminishing access to oxygen. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, September 27, 2024, near the 3400 block of A…

Hispanic

Exploring Hispanic Heritage Month: 5 Creative Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Culture with Kids

October 7, 2024 | Great Reading

On September 17, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Hispanic Heritage Week bill, which stated in part that it wishes to pay special tribute to the Hispanic tradition, having in mind the fact that five Central American countries celebrate their Independence Day on September 15 a…

FEMA

Help for FEMA Application at Swordfish Grill Today!

October 4, 2024 | Great Reading

Today, Sande from Sande Caplin and Associates is making a positive impact at the Swordfish Grill, located at 4628 119th St W., Cortez, FL 34215. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sande will assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene in navigating the often complicated FEMA application process. This is a…

cruise

Ray Collins – A Dozen Cities in Two Weeks on a Floating Boutique Resort

October 3, 2024 | Great Reading

If you have a short attention span, don’t like being around hundreds of people every day but you want to see as much of the world as you can–river cruises may be your answer. We took a 14-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on Avalon Tours. Here are some random thoughts: *It was fa…

Cortez

Heartfelt and Important Information From Someone Who Knows About Cortez, Florida

October 1, 2024 | Great Reading

Rose Lipke is part of the heart and soul of Cortez, Florida. She posted this story on Facebook, and we wanted to get the word out to the rest of the world. Thank you, Rosie. I want to thank everyone who have been the boots on the ground, getting down and dirty helping dig out our little vill…

Paddler

Nathan Benderson Park Paddlers Dominate in 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy

September 25, 2024 | Great Reading

The United States Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) held the 2023 Club Crew National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota from July 21-23, 2023. Over 100 crews from around the nation registered to compete. The top two teams in each Small Boat Division and the top five teams in each St…