Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in What's On?.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SUNCOAST AFTER HELENE – DUE TO THE STORM, PLEASE CHECK THAT ALL ACTIVITIES ARE STILL SCHEDULED BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT. The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from September 27 – October 4, 2024. Tampa Escape Rooms – Armature Works Tampa Escape Rooms […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
September 16th isn’t just any day—it’s a day of legendary happenings, world-changing events, and yes, my birthday! As I celebrate my special day, I couldn’t resist diving into the history books to see what else makes September 16th so amazing (besides my presence, of course). Turns out, a lot of incredible, wild, and even bizarre […]
Written by Hope Kinney on . Posted in Businesses.
Bradenton’s creative spirit is flourishing as Painting with a Twist celebrates 10 years of bringing art, joy, and community together. This milestone reflects a decade of inspiring countless individuals to embrace their artistic side in an atmosphere designed for fun and relaxation. Owners Hope Kinney and Sheri Penxa originally opened their Sarasota studio in 2012, […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
It is a sad time for the Blue Army, the devoted fan base of Aerosmith. On Friday, August 2, 2024 the band announced their retirement from touring. The “Demon of Screamin” lead singer Steven Tyler at 76, has been battling a vocal injury for nearly a year. A decision was made by Tyler’s medical team […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
Gracie was a sweet, mild-mannered, timid young lady whose gentleness was tempered by her big furry body, floppy ears, and loud hound dog bark. She enjoyed raising two human boys and a tiny choweenie as her own. He found her mommy spot, the space between her giant paws as she lay curled up on the […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
Every year on May 6th, National Nurses Day is celebrated in the United States. This day marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which concludes on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This observance is a time to recognize and appreciate the contributions that these vital medical personnel make […]
Written by Kris Kesling-Hays on . Posted in Businesses.
My Mom enrolled me in my first dance class at the age of 3. A dancer herself in her younger days, she wanted me to know the same joy. I took dance classes until I was 16, when I traded it all in for cheerleading. Cheerleading, it seemed, was much more conducive to meeting teenage […]
Written by Elizabeth Shore on . Posted in Opinions & Editorials.
My partner Jeffrey and I originally soft-opened Bunny & Pirates Bazaar in late 2017 as an eclectic coastal store with new, vintage, and repurposed items, beach and fishing gear, snacks, beverages, and packaged craft beer. By the end of April 2018, we launched the pub and live music. Announcing that we have been forced to […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Events.
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) announced today the full slate of programming for the upcoming 26th annual edition. Live and in-person screenings and events will take place across Sarasota April 5 through April 14, 2024. The 26th Sarasota Film Festival will feature a lineup of films that includes 64 features, with 4 World Premieres, 1 […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Great Reading.
We lost a pillar of our community last week. She was unique in so many ways! Ellen Scott was loved by so many people and touched so many lives! Right until the end she kept her positive attitude. The tributes to Ellen on social media said it so well. Everyone had a different perspective of […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
Every four years, the universe throws us a small gift from our ancestors; we get an extra day added at the end of February. Twenty-four extra hours to spend any way you want. Of course, considering this gift of time falls on a Thursday this year, it will be an extra workday for most. As […]