Sarasota in 2016- Lots of Changes
With 2016 upon us the word “new” aptly describes the beginning of the year, and the start of the yearly calendar, signifying birthdays and anniversaries that will be celebrated with family and friends.
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With 2016 upon us the word “new” aptly describes the beginning of the year, and the start of the yearly calendar, signifying birthdays and anniversaries that will be celebrated with family and friends.
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Hearing about “pay it forward” stories makes the world seem very hopeful. There’s always a moment where you wish you could get in on something like that, where an idea of being nice is somehow ignited with one person and catches fire with many more. Being nice to somebody from whom you want nothing. […]
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Many people around town know who DJ Imminent is, but not many people know who Jawara Gordon is. Jawara, or Jay as he mainly goes by now, was born in the U.S, but has his roots in Jamaica. Growing up, he lived everywhere from Jamaica to California. His mother, a single mom of two, struggled […]
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This article was written by Sheryl Sandberg and is reprinted from Facebook from June 3, 2015. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheryl Sandberg. Facebook photo.
Today is the end of sheloshim for my beloved husband—the first thirty days. Judaism calls for a period of intense mourning known as shiva that lasts seven days after a loved one is buried. After shiva, most normal activities can be resumed, but it is the end of sheloshim that marks the completion of religious mourning for a spouse.
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OUR BRAND NEW SHOW IS WAITING FOR YOU IN PALMETTO! TOMORROW! Get ready for an experience that will take you far far away, to the wonders of Italy and the magic of an immersion into its culture. And into water! Yes, you heard well. Our circus features a 35,000 gallons water stage! Isn’t that crazy? […]
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The secret to longevity depends on who you ask. People who have actually made it to an advanced age will credit alcohol or no alcohol, sex or no sex, red meat or no red meat, whatever or not-whatever. Jessie Gallan, age 109, credits her advanced age to porridge and avoidance of men. While these items […]
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My birthday was Wednesday, August 27. The day came and went without much hoopla, I got to hang with my favorite girl Solara, had a nice dinner with Tony, Solara and Sande Caplin at Primo Ristorante and I was relaxed and happy. Lovely phone calls, and well wishes, and I pretty much was fine with […]
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Yes, it’s true. Writer extraordinaire, Creative Director for The Sarasota Post, one of the truly funniest ladies I know and my very special friend, Lee Volpe is back in town. What should have been a couple of days drive from her summer getaway in Wisconsin, turned about to be a bit longer than she planned […]
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When I moved back to my hometown of SRQ I was SINGLE! Like many people, I joined the various ‘single groups’ that abound on the internet!!! After I attended a few poorly organized & awkward events, I thought “Hey, I think I’ll host a party myself”!!! My VERY 1st Party was on my birthday April […]
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Turning sixteen is a milestone that many teenagers like to celebrate in a huge way and I’m no different. I want it to be an experience that I’ll never forget. After all, I’ve waited sixteen years for this. With help from friends and my parents, I believe my sixteenth birthday celebration will be a very […]
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Going to yard sales is one of my favorite things to do when I go visit my grandparents and the rest of my mom’s family in Georgia. I enjoy the excitement of finding a great deal, but most of all, I love the surprises we come across. Yard sales were a great way for me […]