Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
Does anyone remember the campy, love-soaked comedy of the 70’s called Love, American Style? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063925/. I was probably much too young to watch something with adult-themed vignettes on dating, matchmaking and all the facets of a love relationship. But something about it always resonated with me that it was a fun-hearted look at couples, in […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Events.
Arts Advocates, Sarasota’s long-standing nonprofit dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts, has released its exciting lineup of January 2026 programs. The month includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, an immersive arts and technology talkback with The Dalí Museum’s renowned curator Peter Tush, a cinema-themed luncheon featuring Sarasota filmmaker […]
Written by Ray Collins on . Posted in Businesses.
A friend of mine asked me to help him sell his condo on the bayfront. I knew it would be special as I pushed “18” in the elevator, but what I saw when I got inside was something I didn’t expect: Two condos have been converted into one big home. Nearly 33 hundred square feet […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
With a crisp nip in the air (or so we hope) and the holidays in clear procession, Sarasota is a showstopper in December. Want to build a snowman aka sandman on the beach then dine on fresh, locally sourced food for your Christmas dinner? Sarasota is THE beach town to stage your escape. Need some […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
It has been a big Beatles year in 2025! Paul McCartney has been on the road with his “Got Back” tour, Ringo’s All-Star Band has been gigging all around the globe this year. In Sarasota, the famous Selby Gardens held an exhibition of George Harrison’s, “A Gardener’s Life”. There is a new box set, “Power […]
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SARASOTA, Fla. – Arts Advocates has revealed an exciting lineup for its 2025–2026 season, featuring thought-provoking speaker series, exclusive tours, dynamic exhibits, and monthly luncheons — all designed to celebrate and elevate Sarasota’s vibrant arts scene. From the all-new Talkback Tuesdays and deep-dive conversations with local creatives, to docent-led tours of the Van Wezel Performing […]
Written by Ray Collins on . Posted in Great Reading.
When you live in beautiful Sarasota, invariably you wind up giving a lot of tours to visiting friends or clients. I want to share with you the loop I do—starting from the north: *I first point out the 1928 Ringling Museum at 41/University—and the fact there is no admission charge on Mondays for most of […]
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Arts Advocates has announced a vibrant lineup of May 2025 events filled with art exhibitions, creative workshops, scholarship awards, and exclusive tours. Highlights include the annual scholarship luncheon, a showcase by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting workshop, an art talk with renowned photographer David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the season’s final […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
I had the opportunity to interview the incredibly talented performer, Sarah Santiago. She has been performing for many years with musicians all over the Florida Suncoast working with the best of the best from the area. She has worked at venues such as Longboat Key Club Sarasota, Hard Rock Cafe Tampa, Hyatt Sarasota, Ritz Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
Looks like musicians and artists are ready to get out of the winter freeze and bring their talents to the Suncoast and Tampa Bay areas. Starting with Sarasota at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, the week of March 10th has the rock & blues of ZZ Top on March 13th and the comedy of Jay […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
The great rock voice from Canada, Burton Cummings, played Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday night! The lead vocalist of The Guess Who in the 60’s and 70’s, Cummings & company brought us some of the biggest hits of the era including “American Woman” and “These Eyes”. Burton is revered with every music award given […]