Written by Beth Hammer on . Posted in Music.
In June, Bluestar Band played at JR’s Old Packinghouse Café to a standing room only crowd, with folks waiting for tables, quite a feat in Florida’s off season. Since then, the Sarasota County Department of Public Works has made life difficult for the Old Packinghouse. Road closed signs have appeared near Bahia Vista, even though […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) is excited to announce the 27 finalists of the 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards. The awards luncheon presented by the Herald-Tribune recognizes leading local member businesses in nine categories. WHAT: 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business AwardsWHERE: Hyatt Regency Sarasota | 1000 Boulevard of […]
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Opportunities For All (OFA), a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the third year of the Summer Internship program. This eight-week program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have a diverse intern for the summer. In return, the intern broadens their exposure to the professional work […]
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The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) announced today the full slate of programming for the 25th anniversary edition of the festival, taking place in-person across Sarasota March 25 through April 2, 2023, with complementary virtual programming to open March 24. The festival is set to open on Saturday, March 25 with a screening of Dawn Porter’s […]
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If you’re a movie lover, then the Sarasota Film Festival is an event that shouldn’t be overlooked. From screenings of new Indie and International films to conversations with renowned filmmakers, the festival has something for everyone. If you’re looking for an opportunity to surround yourself with people who share your passion for film and take […]
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This story is from the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce On Monday, November 14th, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Opportunities For All (OFA) initiative announced the awardees for the 2022 Business Assistance Funds Program at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. This program was designed to assist minority, small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will […]
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Muriel Anderson is a guitarist, harp guitarist, and composer who embraces music from all over the world. Her playing reflects a sense of grace and joy, infused with humor. She is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, Nightlight Daylight, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs […]
Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Music.
Aaron M. Johnson is a Saxophonist, Clarinetist and Flutist based in New York City possessing a wild musical imagination, fearless heart, and probing improvisational intellect. Johnson will bring his Jazz Quartet to Fogartyville featuring Sacha Perry on piano, Kyle Colina on bass, and John Lumpkin on drums. Pianist Sacha Perry is widely known among musicians […]
Written by Britney Guertin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
In an effort to promote the diversity of beaches around Sarasota County, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has developed a new feature on its app called the “Sarasota Beach Pass.” The program allows app users to browse, learn about and explore 20 of the area’s beaches. Once at a beach on the list, users can check […]
Written by Christine Baer on . Posted in Great Reading.
We’re highlighting some very interesting historical places including Sarasota’s Civic Center and Theatre Arts District. We all love Sarasota, no doubt; now, learning about the fascinating architecture and landmarks will make our piece of paradise even more special. Check-in next week for more Sarasota history! We hope you enjoy the tour! These wonderful snippets were […]
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) today announced its full line-up, including its Opening Night, Centerpiece, Closing Night, Spotlight, Narrative Feature Competition, Independent Visions Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films. The Festival also announced its four SFF Focus Panels – African American, Florida, & VR Spotlight sections.