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Anna Maria Island is the home of world-renowned photographer, Jack Elka. On most days, Jack can be seen photographing brides and grooms on the beach and also flying his drone to get awesome aerial views of our community.
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America’s #1 beach, Siesta Key Beach is the place to be from November 10-13. The International Sand Sculpting Festival will be drawing participants and spectators from all over the world.
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Hurricane Irma caused quite a stir around our community last month. It forced the postponement of a very important charity event, “Giving Back” to support the Blessing Bags Project. Swordfish Grill General Manager, Bob Slicker worked hard to reschedule the event. The new date is Thursday, October 19. This is a private event and the Swordfish will be closed on Thursday evening.
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–Architecture Takes Center Stage As the Museum Considers the Impact Shared Environments Have on Our Lives – The Sarasota Museum of Art is excited to announce the fall season lineup of educational programming featuring the art world’s thought leaders and thought provocateurs. This fall, the programs are designed to engage the community in discussion around the most pubic of art forms, architecture.
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The Bienville Plantation in White Springs, FL is the place to be on October 20 and 21. Some of the greatest country stars will be performing at ‘Party in the Pines’ including Sarasota / Bradenton local legend Billy Rice and The Billy Rice Band.
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Our staff at The Sarasota Post has the privilege of receiving “media passes” for the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Today, I had a chance to watch some competition, enjoy awesome food, listen to some great music and mingle with the huge crowd. What a fabulous day.
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Since Caddy’s at the Pointe took over the new Manatee River- front location in Bradenton on St. Patty’s Day where the former Tarpon Pointe resided, the word is spreading about this new and improved dining destination and the summer is sizzling with new specials.
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This past month, an American Icon became a part of American History, with the final performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. As I watched the show live on YouTube, I got a phone call from my daughter in Texas who was also watching. She was on the verge of tears as she told me how sad it was for her that she would not be able to take her children to see a Ringling Brothers Circus.
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Spring has sprung. The bees are buzzing, flowers blooming and it’s a time when re-creation is at its peak. It may be a good time to re-create your home right now, while the weather is still fabulous and most of the holiday and seasonal visitors have gone away.
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The annual Hernando de Soto Historical Society’s Seafood Festival will take place from March 24-26 at the Sutton and Lamb Park in Palmetto.
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The 10th Annual Forks & Corks event held at The Ringling last weekend was a beautiful success despite a gray start to the day. Attendees took the weather as a cue to don boots, jackets, and an occasional hat to meander the rows of well-stocked tables full of Sarasota’s finest food and wine fare.