Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Music.
If you haven’t heard the news yet – WSLR is GROWING ROOTS in the Rosemary District! WSLR is buying the property at 525 Kumquat Court, taking over the operation of the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, the publication of the Critical Times quarterly newspaper, the maintenance of the online Activist Calendar and the scheduling of Activist Tuesdays.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
There is something very special about going to a museum… especially my favorite of all-time, the New York Museum of Natural History. The last time I was there was when I took my kids- about 30 years ago! Now, I had the opportunity to go with 3 of my grandboys and several family members. My son-in-law, Rob gave us a fabulous Christmas gift- a day at the museum.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
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.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.
Sharing the stage several times this August with Gov’t Mule, and starting their Fall “Sinners & Sanctified” Tour with Aaron Lewis in October, Blackberry Smoke was able to take a short interlude to visit Florida to perform alongside the Chris Robinson Brotherhood for three shows; Jannus Live on September 9th being one of them. Jannus will be rockin that Saturday evening with this ‘daring duo of bands’ line up. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Charlie Starr (lead vocal and guitar) of Blackberry Smoke about the band, the music and their future projects.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
I spend my summer’s in Northern Wisconsin at my family vacation home, settled on two lakes, and over eighty acres. Since having added a mini pig, Officer, to my family, driving from Florida with him and his brother, a black cat with OCD named Uncle Putt, has become necessary. Oh, Officer can fly, but Delta […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
When we – four late thirtysomethings and fans – decided to get tickets to Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in 2014, we probably didn’t even realize the magnitude of what we were about to experience. Case in point: we almost sold the tickets. Well, to be more accurate, I was trying desperately to convince […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
Earth Day is coming up again, making its annual visit on April 22. Why should you take time out of your busy day to acknowledge the event and to participate in a small, yet meaningful way?
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.
A brand-new waterfront festival is coming to downtown St. Petersburg this spring. St. Petersburg BayFest will take place March 20–22, 2026 at North Straub Park (400 Bayshore Dr NE), bringing three days of delicious food, live music, and artisan vendors to the beautiful St. Pete waterfront. Produced by Paragon Festivals, the organization behind many popular […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
In honor of Earth Day and all the fantastic colors and greens blooming in our yards, let’s talk about the benefits of planting easy-to-grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in your outdoor spaces. I am going to say the best smelling flowering bush in Florida could be jasmine. Obviously, this is my personal opinion born from […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in What's On?.
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from April 19 – 26, 2024. Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sports Division here on the Suncoast and widely attended […]
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The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from April 21 – 28, 2023! Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Street Celebration (Pet-Friendly) Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Street Celebration (Pet-Friendly)2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 This much-loved Dog-Friendly monthly community event has been reimagined. The goal of the […]