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The Holidays are a time of cheer and celebration, an annual milestone which we mark the passage of time from one year to the next. We celebrate with parties and gifts, food and fellowship. For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays take on a more somber tone, and grief can come quickly and drain the joy out of this most festive time of year.
It’s OK to not be OK.
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Trying to digest the barrage of information that comes out of Facebook feels like having to alphabetically sort every word from Webster’s Dictionary after they have been individually cut and scattered everywhere by a gigantic fan. I don’t know what to do with it all. By definition, “information” means “facts provided about someone or something.” Perhaps, “information” isn’t quite the word to describe what we get out of logging on and checking in. It’s usually with tongue-in-cheek that we validate our points by saying “I saw it on Facebook.”
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America is a consumer nation, there is no doubt about that. There is no other time of the year that this fact is more obvious than during the holidays. We all pretty much know that Americans will spend an average of $900 extra dollars this season, but did you know we will generate 25 million pounds of extra garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? That’s in addition to normal monthly household garbage. No wonder we feel the need to leave a 12 pack of beer atop the pile of boxes and bags of wrapping paper heaped up on our curb on the first garbage day after Christmas. A few of the stats jumped out at me, and I’ve come up with some alternatives that can not only keep some cash in your pocket, but will go a long way to keeping our garbage men and the planet happy.
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Atomic Holiday Bazaar enters its 12th season on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10. This holiday “indie” craft show is held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the Bay Front Room and street fair located on Plaza De Santo Domingo, the street between the Municipal Auditorium and the Sarasota Art Center.
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Trade the hot and crowded beaches for cool and tropical Sarasota Jungle Gardens during the long 4th of July holiday weekend and get half off children’s admissions as a bonus. For four days – July 1 through July 4th – all children’s admission is half priced. The gardens are located at 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234.
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Dear Readers,
May you find joy this year in the loving embrace of family and friends. Or, if not, watching a really good movie, with some really tasty popcorn in your mouth.
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I asked Kimberly Betts to share her thoughts about her new album, Christmas with Kimberly, 2016 Christmas CD.
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Atomic Holiday Bazaar, Sarasota, Florida’s original indie arts and craft show enters its eleventh season with shows scheduled on Saturday, December 10, 12:00 and Sunday, December 11, 2016, noon to 5:00 p.m. both days at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
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SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL— With more than 100 million Americans expected to shop online this Cyber Monday, the 2017 World Rowing Championships will be offering exclusive discounts on tickets and merchandise from November 28, 2016-January 1, 2017.
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Early Holiday Gifts? Life In The Boomer Lane (LBL), Renee Fisher is giving away some early Christmas Gifts …..Billy Rice CD & More! (Read More about Renee at the bottom of this story)
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As we head into the 4th of July weekend, thoughts of barbeques, beach gatherings, and lightning-fast boats are on the minds of locals who are also celebrating the cherished freedoms that being an American affords. Raising a toast to “Old Glory” is a must as we watch with patriotic pride as her stars and stripes gently sway in the wind, reminding us that this flag is a symbol of hope to so many. Our founding fathers fought so that we may enjoy the liberties that our country provides. In an age where the threat of terrorism, oppressed people and political divisiveness seem to be the norm, let’s give thanks and feel pride for the land of the free and the home of the brave and look to a bright and hopeful future.