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Last Friday evening was a night I will never forget.  We went to see one of the best bands in our area, Jack’d Up perform at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub.  The girls love live music and of course the kids chicken and fries are the best. As the first set was ending, Nancy Cohen went up to the mic…

Many of our friends, who are not from the Sarasota-Bradenton area, don’t know “our special girls, Charlee and Nova.” Unfortunately, in November 2024, their mom Sara lost her life at the hands of an irresponsible drunk driver. When you hear the phrase “it takes a village,” it does. Nancy and I an…

Charlene Johnson suffered a house fire a few days ago. Charlene was also treated for smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning from the smoke as she was trying to rescue her sleeping granddaughter and pets. Her granddaughter did safely make it out of the house, as well as their pets. Her kitch…

The beauty of Sarasota consists of more than sparkling waters, baby-powder beaches, and stellar sunsets, though this was surely the catalyst that beckoned wealthy tycoons who discovered and developed Sarasota.  In droves, those with the means to be here came and never left, realizing paradise is no…

The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has been internationally honored for its lifesaving excellence in emergency cardiac care, earning the Heart Safe Community award for a large community from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The prestigious award was presented at the F…

Last night was incredibly special at 88 Live Bradenton. It was a celebration of their expansion and their 4th anniversary!  It was a sold-out event with 2 of the areas favorite bands performing.  The Billy Rice Band opened the show, followed by 22N.  The dance floor was rocking, the…

As Sarasota County residents prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, it’s important to know which government services and facilities will be closed for the holiday and which ones will remain open. CLOSED on Monday, May 26: Most Sarasota County government offices and facilities will be…

As we approach the start of Hurricane Season 2025, many businesses in and around Sarasota are still reeling from the aftermaths of hurricanes that have been ravaging the area for several years.  Some of these establishments have been celebratory places where birthdays and anniversaries were enjoyed…

The family and friends of Frankie Higgins would like to invite all of you, her Tribe of Friends to come celebrate a life taken way too soon, but a life lived to the fullest! Please Come to Frankie’s favorite bar, Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub on Thursday, May 22 at 5pm and listen to the music of Rye…

On May 13, 2025, the Cortez Clam Factory at 10104 Cortez Rd. in Cortez, Florida will bid a sad farewell to our beloved bartender, server, and manager Ashley Lehto. Ashley Lehto Over ten years ago Ashley came to apply for a position at the Clam wearing a long sleeve shirt covering a body painte…