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June is here and it’s time to relax and enjoy the summer! While the temps lately have felt more like August already, it’s easy to feel the summer vibes and start partaking in everything our Suncoast has to offer. I’ve compiled a list of my top 5 things to do in the summer (now that the snowbirds have flown the coop).
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Music.
Danny Bacher is a singer, saxophonist, consummate performer and a fresh new face as jazz’s newest bright light – and man does he swing! His clean, crisp delivery is reminiscent of the true greats in entertainment. An engaging stage presence, a smooth-as-silk voice, and his gift as a storyteller all come together to complete this package.
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If a trip across the pond isn’t in your budget this year, you can still experience an authentic Royal High Tea thanks to Larry Barrett and his team from Simply Gourmet Caterers.
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Come share in the festivities of the 4th Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival on January 18-20, 2019 on Gulf Stream near JD Hamel Park in downtown Sarasota. Bring family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood and outstanding live musical performances. The event begins Friday night January 18 with festivities running 4pm – 10pm. The event continues Saturday from 11am – 10pm and Sunday 11am – 6pm. General admission is FREE! VIP Tent admission is $75 that includes an open bar serving premium drinks, tented seating area with linens on the tables and a dedicated service staff, all with optimal viewing of the live onstage musical performances.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Dining.
On Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:00 p.m., tickets will go on sale for the popular Grand Tasting event of the highly anticipated 2019 Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival (Jan. 25-27, 2019), presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals. Tickets will also be available for the festival’s Forks & Corks University Master Class, a series of fun and educational seminars led by wine experts from around the world. All ticket sales will take place online at EatLikeALocal.com. Now in its 12th season, the multi-day Forks & Corks epicurean event is well established as the area’s premier food and wine festival.
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Sometimes you just never know what to expect. While heading back to the Florida Suncoast we unexpectedly made a stop in Williamsport, PA, the home of the Little League World Series!
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We even get rainy weekends in paradise. It does happen! Are your outdoor activities cancelled? Looking for something to do? When was the last time you went bowling? It is a perfect day to hit the lanes. We have some great bowling alleys and we have listed 3 of them right here.
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Ryan Blass, 31, has started a new initiative in downtown Sarasota in an effort to aid the homeless population. Garden of Eden Project aims to provide cold water and organic food to those in need. This, however, is only the first step of the plan. Ryan and his team are currently looking for land near the downtown area to cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables. The gardens would provide free and healthy food to the community. They will be overseen by the people who the food is being grown for and provide not only nourishment that is desperately needed, but also a sense of pride, purpose and hope.
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It’s been influencing global cuisine for centuries, and Peru’s culinary excellence is finally getting the attention it deserves in our area with the recent opening of Brasa & Pisco. Owners Luis and Dante are brothers, both born in Peru, who had been at The Ritz for seven years before opening Brasa & Pisco last October. Young, passionate, yet humble, these two siblings have finally come in to their entrepreneurial spirits, influenced by their parents who both owned businesses.
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That makes it nine 5-star review in nine total reviews.*****5 StarsBruno Takes Dead Aim on Bonnie and ClydeBy Silver Screen Videoson April 17, 2015Format: Kindle EditionNOTE: The author graciously provided me with a copy of this book and requested that I write a review. Nobody knows the seamy underside of the mean streets of New […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Great Reading.
Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and restaurants across Florida’s Gulf Coast will be ready with tacos, margaritas, music, and festive specials. Before heading out, call ahead or check each restaurant’s website or Facebook page for reservations, hours, and Cinco de Mayo promotions. For more background on the holiday, Suncoast readers can […]