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The writer, Laurie Mirkin sat down for 3 hours with Lauren Mitchell, Michael Hensley and Sande Caplin to get the information for this story…. We were sitting at Primo Ristorante, myself and Sande Caplin, enjoying wine and cocktails before dinner. It was the perfect spot and occasion for an interview with Lauren Mitchell and […]
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Founded in 1926, Sara Bay Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club located just north of downtown Sarasota, Florida and is a short drive from the adjacent keys of Longboat, Bird, Lido, St. Armands and Siesta, as well as Lakewood Ranch. Designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, who considered the course among his personal […]
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This will be Chelsea Carlson’s Florida debut. She is well known throughout NJ, NY and Pa. She plays several instruments, writes and sings her original songs as well as music by other artists. She was named the Top New Female Act of 2013 in NJ – by the JAM Awards. She will be flying […]
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It was a first class, world class event Thursday night put on by U.S. Tent Rental Company. The event was called “Couldn’t Have Done It Without Ya!” It featured cutting edge event lighting, tents, décor, linens and more. All proceeds of the event benefited the Wheelchair Florida Sled Hockey Team, and focused on the strong […]
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I am getting ready to celebrate one of my favorite holidays: Grandparents Day! Yes, it really is a holiday. In fact, President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978. Although it is called Grandparents Day, the originator Marian McQuade wanted to designate a day for families to visit their elderly relatives. Therefore, I think […]
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I was buzzed to be doing an interview with Shotgun Justice, a super-tight, awesome, feel-good band from AMI. As if they need an introduction! You only have to see them once to get hooked on the well-rehearsed sound of perfect harmonies and a wealth of talent behind the sounds of guitars, keyboards and drums. I […]
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I was doing a phone interview with Sharon Davies, who, with her husband Rob Davies, runs Dry Cleaning to Go in Sarasota. Sometimes these interviews can be like pulling teeth…long silent moments while I try to keep the conversation afloat. But Sharon Davies is the type of person who has excitement about what she does, […]
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Piano Player Wanted. Yes, “Piano” player! A major new music venue on the Gulf Coast is looking for a “Boogie Woogie” piano player who can shake it up along the lines of Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Liberace and Big Joe Turner! Get the picture? It will be a one person show……you, the piano & […]
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Maryellen Graham, President of Florida Financial Solutions announces another successful solution to a client’s financing problem. The Sarasota/Manatee franchisee of a nationally known restaurant group wanted to open another location in addition to the three existing locations that he had. He had found the site and paid for the considerable remodeling out of working capital. […]
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Parkway Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility in Sarasota with a highly-trained staff of professionals who are dedicated to the care and healing of your pets. The latest technologies are offered at Parkway Animal Hospital under the guidance of Gilberto Corona, D.V.M., and Dr. Sarena von der Heyde, D.V.M. The other staff members are technicians, […]
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There is one thing about DISCO, it is always ready to be ‘dusted off’ & come out of the closet for a night!!! DISCO has become part of our “Pop Culture” and iconic images of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, still pop up in main stream media. As Kool and the Gang said: ” […]