SRQ Scoop

Sarasota filmmaker Frank DiCesare is pleased to announce that his award-winning short film “Blacksmith” has now been streamed in more than 70 countries and territories around the world. According to analytics from the film’s distributor, Filmhub, the 16-minute poetic documentary about Bla…

Our dear friend, Rose Lipke shares the story about her brother BJ. Your help is greatly needed. Imagine yourself if you will, leaving work like you always do. It’s a typical Monday of a typical week. Perhaps you’re thinking about what you’ll cook for dinner or that you have to stop at the sto…

The Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Inc. (Perlman Suncoast) Board of Directors has elected Timothy Gruters to be the next President of the Board, effective as of July 1, 2021. Tim will replace outgoing Board President, Fran Lambert. Tim Gruters joined The Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Inc. B…

DOGPerfect and Friends of Manatee County Animal Services are teaming up to help the shelter animals of Manatee County Animal Services. One of DOGPerfect’s core values is to get animals out of shelters and into happy and healthy forever homes. DOGPerfect cares about the local animal community a…

Jacqueline Matter has announced that she is leaving ABC7.  She has been with the station for nearly 5 years!  She has developed a great and large following on the Suncoast.  She will be greatly missed. Here is Jacqueline’s post on Facebook from Monday, July 5th. Life update: …

We lost a really great guy yesterday.  One of the Suncoast’s biggest music and restaurant supporters passed away.   Greg Kehrer was so dedicated to helping folks in our community.  He was a “behind the scenes” type of guy.  He never wanted to be in the spotlight.  I always considered my fr…

Five Hooters Girls from Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Sarasota and Weston earned a spot to compete in the Miss Hooters 2021 Virtual Pageant.  The local Hooters Girls who will be competing are Gianna Tulio, Boca Raton (Miss Boca Raton), Jenise Lebron, Fort Lauderdale (Miss For…

The Sarasota Police Department will be taking part in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  The mission of this program is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on…

As we all continue to get back to normal after a long quarantine, we see Sarasota-Bradenton Airport here in our community offering more destinations to scratch our travel itch. Continuing to add nonstop destinations throughout the US and open up travel from our community without commuting to one …

Items include riding lawn mowers, electric blowers, drills, table saws, a jackhammer, hedge clippers, and more.  The more than 100 items being donated have a total value between $8,000 and $10,000.  The items being donated from the Sarasota Police Department to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches …