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Happy Labor Day- Some Cool Websites!

Most of our team if taking a bit of a rest today. (not James).  We wanted to share some of our websites that we are most proud of.  Most of these are “local,” but we have sprinkled in a few from around the country. www.tuneintolife.com   ….Our Latest Project!  We love Jennifer Adams. www.linensbythesea.com  ….Check out […]

Labor Day Weekend…Go Tonight!

Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner.  So, the big question is “Where Will We Go Tonight?”  The answer…..gotonight.com!  Don McKeon and the great folks at Where Will We Go Tonight have put together the most comprehensive website for live music and entertainment on our beautiful Suncoast.  If your looking for a music venue any night of the week, this is the only website to “check it out!”…….7 nights a week!

Community Day School 8th Graders Plan NYC Adventure Through Project-Based Learning

Eighth graders take the lead during their weekly pizza fundraiser, putting budgeting, teamwork and responsibility into action as they work to support their upcoming class trip. If they can make it there, they’ll make it anywhere — but first, eighth graders at Sarasota’s Community Day School (CDS) have to figure out how to actually get […]

A Day of Discovery at Mote Aquarium: Why Charlee & Nova Loved Exploring Sarasota’s Ocean World

Charlee and Nova explore sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and touch tanks during a memorable family visit to Mote Aquarium in Sarasota. A couple of weeks ago, we packed the day with excitement, curiosity, and a whole lot of smiles and headed to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium with the girls—Charlee and Nova—along with “Gammy Leesa” […]

Bradenton Holiday Fun: 88 Live Teams Up With Painting With a Twist for Christmas Paint & Sip

It’s always inspiring to see local businesses come together to celebrate community spirit—and that’s exactly what’s happening in Bradenton this December. Two local favorites, 88 Live and Painting with a Twist, are teaming up to bring an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer, creativity, and connection to our coastal community. On Monday, December 1st, guests can […]

Why Homework Has Become Obsolete in Today’s World

There was a time when homework made sense. Decades ago, kids would come home from school, grab a snack, and sit at the kitchen table to complete math problems or read a chapter from a history book. There were fewer distractions, fewer activities, and a slower pace of life. But times have changed. The world […]

The Betty Fox Band Plays to Sold Out Saturday Night at Fogartyville

Sarasota’s great listening room, Fogartyville, had an audience on Saturday night that came to hear the blues and gospel sung by Tampa Bay resident, Betty Fox.  She has been compared to Etta James or Aretha, but I saw her channeling Janis Joplin in many ways.  An International Blues Challenge Finalist and Best of the Bay multiple winner, […]

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Florida’s Suncoast: History, Meaning, and Local Connections

Each October, as autumn cools the southern air, communities across the United States pause to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Though that name and focus are relatively new, the idea goes deeper: to acknowledge and honor the first inhabitants of this land, to reckon with the lasting effects of colonization, and to celebrate the cultures, resilience, […]

Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day with a Month of Pet-Friendly Fun at Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound is bringing the island spirit to life this August with a month-long celebration in honor of Jimmy Buffett Day on August 29, 2025 — all while supporting a great local cause, Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare. From specialty drinks and raffles to pet adoptions and unique shopping […]

Hermitage Artist Retreat Launches Fourth Annual “Cross Arts Collaborative” to Empower Sarasota Performers as Creators

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has unveiled its fourth season of the Cross Arts Collaborative, a unique program designed to nurture Sarasota performers who are expanding into roles as creators. With generous backing from the Koski Family Foundation, the initiative invites artists from two key local organizations—ensembleNewSRQ and Key Chorale—to live and work at its scenic […]

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