Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
How did YOU get here?
In a city where VERY few people are ‘native Sarasotans’, I have always found it fascinating to know HOW and WHY people found their way to SRQ! This is the 1st of a series of articles featuring some of your Favorite People telling their OWN Stories!
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
There is a celebration going on in Clearwater! BayCare Sound at Coachman Park has been honoring its one-year anniversary with a series of shows from local bands playing free shows to $10.00 shows. They scored with Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival on tour promoting Slash’s solo debut album “Orgy of the Damned” foray into the blues. Of […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Events.
Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting. Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2024 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations. […]
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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 Grand Expo: Business & Community Marketplace presented by Sam’s Club at Robarts Arena on Thursday, April 6th, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The after-hours networking event will connect local chamber members’ products & services and non-profit organizations to businesses and the residential community. Attendees […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Blog.
Al Owen was a musician’s musician. He was loved by the Sarasota/Bradenton performers and music fans alike. The Suncoast area musicians are a tight group who don’t see each other often but they rally together for all kinds of events to help the community whenever needed and Al was at many of these events. He […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Businesses.
Tim Mitten, owner of Full Moon Promotions and local professional Real Estate Agent with Wagner Realty hosted one of the last largest public events in Sarasota before the shut-down. Tim wanted to do something out of the ordinary and with his “giveback” kind of personality he decided to support local businesses by providing free hand sanitizer. […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
Some really exciting news for the Sarasota-Bradenton are, the Florida Suncoast, the United States and the world! The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) announced the lineup today for its first-ever virtual festival taking place Monday, April 26 – Sunday, May 3, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Sarasota Film Festival, in conjunction with the arts […]
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Great Reading.
In 1998, Tampa got a Major League Baseball team! Not just spring training anymore but a real MLB home team to root for! The original name was the “Devil Rays” with a stingray as their team logo. There was a big league player named Wade Boggs who played the first season and gave the team their 1st home run. Boggs also hit his 3,000 with a home run, joining Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez as the only players to hit 3,000 with a home run. A great way for a new team to get started!
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Events.
You might be wondering why the Florida Holocaust Museum is hosting a rock and roll exhibit. It has a perfect symmetry since legendary mega-concert promoter Bill Graham escaped Europe as one of the thousand children (OTC) who were snuck out of Europe to the United States. Of the sixty four children that were sent to a children’s home, Bill was one of eleven to survive. Bill literally walked across Europe as an 8 year old child. Mr. Graham’s parents and a sister perished in Germany, but he and four of his sisters managed to survive and make it to America. Bill’s early story is fascinating. Bill made it to America and landed in a foster home in Brooklyn at age 10, before making his way to the San Francisco Bay Area as an adult to make his mark in the music business. And what a mark he made!
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
The Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar in Cortez is more than just a fine dining establishment with great food and an amazing staff. They are truly stewards of the community. When Bob Slicker took over as General Manager 5 years ago, it was more than just a job. It was and is a vehicle to support and give back to the community. Last year alone the Swordfish Grill raised $147,000 for various schools, organizations and individuals in need.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
Gregg Allman is well known on Florida’s Suncoast having spent many summers in the 70’s on Anna Maria Island. Gregg passed away today at age 69. His cause of death is currently unknown.