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February is a magical time in Florida! There’s something gratifying about going out shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops to do what we need to on the weekends, when our northern friends are having to don protective winter gear just to check the mail.
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Venice is the sweet spot in Sarasota County, just about halfway between Tampa and Fort Myers, with great beaches bearing sought-out shark’s teeth, and history and art pouring out of its quaint downtown area. It’s one of those places that feels like “vacation,” even if you live there. Without the traffic and congestion of nearby […]
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Be sure to mark your calendar with some of the following activities at The Ringling to add to your enjoyment of the holidays. From amazing decorations in John and Mabel’s home and spectacular stage performances to free programs for the kids, there’s something for every age and interest.
HOLIDAY NIGHTS AT CA’ D’ZAN , 5-8 p.m. Through Dec. 24th
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It’s that time of year again, when hot on the heels of Halloween, the holiday ads appear with a reminder that you only have a handful of Fridays to shop, wrap, bake, and light your house up like Clark Griswold. Sometimes even the best intentions can lead to a hectic holiday season where last minute […]
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It was a love fest last night at McKechnie Field. The opening night of the Rhythm and Rib Fest was fabulous. And, oh what a night it was. Awesome food vendors, great drinks and lots of fun. The music was fabulous. The Lauren Mitchell Band kicked of the show at 6pm. It was the […]
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Well, hello October! With your elusive coolness that we’re all yearning to feel, we’re so glad to see you! With October comes a special excitement in the air. Seeing the leaves change, (in pictures), needing a jacket, thinking of pumpkin pies and football, watching the days grow shorter while discussing costume options. Aah, what fun! […]
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Go back about 2 years ago. I asked Vicky to meet me for lunch. I always enjoyed her photos and had an idea that would be mutually beneficial to both of us. One of the things that we discussed was that whenever she shoots photos there was always another photographer or two who would jockey […]
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Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, played two shows this past weekend at the Cortez Kitchen, 1 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. Both shows were extraordinarily, extraordinary! Doug and the boys toured all over the country this Summer and in the Fall will be out touring again with 2 trips to Europe!! We […]
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On August 23rd Steve Arvey was asked to be a Judge at the 2015 SW Florida Blues Society International Blues Challenge in Naples Florida. It was a great competition with fantastic musicians. While there he saw a young 17 year old singer by the name of Brittany Russell take the stage with her group called […]
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On the main stage in Sarasota’s rich arts and culture scene is Florida Studio Theatre. Graced with a beautiful location on Palm Avenue, this venue has become well respected for its widely anticipated and highly acclaimed productions. Theater buffs of all ages are entertained and educated in this historic and inspiring setting. Florida Studio Theatre […]
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Food Truck People courtesy of Rambling Dream People love food trucks and not just for the mouth-watering food or easy access. By all means, the smell of peppers and onions sizzling away with strips of sirloin is pretty enticing. It’s kind of like being at the fair with familiar food scents except you can easily […]