Remote Control Custom Car Open for Students in Sarasota
Two hundred students are geared up to compete in Suncoast Science Center’s 5th Annual RC Custom Car Open!
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Welcome to Hampton Inn & Suites at SRQ Airport
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Businesses.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Sarasota and Siesta Key just off shore at the newly renovated Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport hotel. Situated on the SRQ International airport grounds, our hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service. Discover award-winning beaches on the eastern Gulf of Mexico just minutes away from our central Sarasota, FL location. Our hotel is near the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the historic Asolo Theater and spring training in season at Ed Smith Stadium and LECOM Park. Watch the races at the Sarasota Kennel Club or shop at the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL PROUDLY UNVEILS ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY 2018 POSTER
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
The Sarasota Film Festival unveiled their special edition 20th Anniversary poster for the upcoming 2018 festival. Local designer, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, created the inspiring artwork which reflects the 20 year history of the festival brining together the art world and local Sarasota community, both of which have played influential roles in the festival.
Nicolaas Kraster Introduces ‘Kraster Guitars’
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Businesses.
Nicolaas Kraster was born and raised in Fredonia, NY. Son of guitarist Rudy Kraster and dancer Kathie Christian. Rudy left the family very early on but left a bass and a guitar in the house in case his two sons might someday play them. Kathie was the town’s dance teacher (Ballet,Tap and Jazz) so Nicolaas grew up surrounded by the arts.
Sarasota’s Cultural Corridor Leading to Lakewood Ranch
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
Sarasota’s cultural corridor is expanding. What an epicenter of arts, theatre, museums and highly rated colleges is found along Tamiami Trail and its tributaries that lead to dramatic iconic haunts including the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, New College of Florida, Ringling School of Art & Design, Selby Gardens and many equally impressive sites.
Creating Quality of Life in Bradenton
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
To realize is to: understand, take in, appreciate. For Bradenton, that’s just what Johnette Isham intended when she took her position as executive director of Realize Bradenton in 2009. This non-profit has changed the face of Bradenton in a little over five years, and Johnette is the driving, creative force.
Don Mckeon- Go Tonight!
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.
I love interviewing people because you never know how crazy their past was or how different it was from your pre-conceived notion. Don McKeon is the perfect example. Ever a gentleman, well groomed and dapper, I honestly thought he was going to tell me he was a V.P. of a Fortune 500 Company, or a retired lawyer, or maybe even a politician. So I was giggling inside when I was hearing him tell me that he’s done a myriad of interesting careers from owning a head shop to owning/managing upscale retail women’s wear shops. I love it!