The 13th annual Clancy’s Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge was a huge success. The event held every New Year’s Day brought out lots of folks to Bradenton Beach who loved running into the water for the charity. The weather was perfect for the brave folks who jumped in. The proceeds fromContinue Reading
The famous Sarasota Pineapple Drop may not be happening this year, but the Pineapple will be lit up and on full display on the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street near Mattison’s City Grille Restaurant. Since 2000, downtown Sarasota has welcomed the New Year by dropping the festive fruitContinue Reading
From the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce: It is with much gratitude and appreciation for her contributions and loyalty to our Chamber that we are announcing that Cathy will be retiring at the end of the year to help take care of her aging parents. | Cathy’s retirement isContinue Reading
The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab is proud to announce it has received a $40,845 grant from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to enhance its ability to serve as a hub for transformative education and exploration. “We are honored to partner with the Fab Lab in growing theContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year again! For the past 12 years, Anna Maria Island Resident, Jack Elka has been sharing his wonderful photos on an annual calendar. This year is no exception, but there have been some changes. Jack Elka & the 2021 Calendar The calendar contains wonderful photosContinue Reading
Project PRIDE SRQ is proud to announce the inaugural installment of year long series, “The Brunch Show,” in partnership with The Community Foundation of Sarasota. This initiative serves in Project PRIDE SRQ’s mission to CELEBRATE, UNITE and SUPPORT the LGBTQ community through educating, entertaining, providing visibility, and highlighting the peopleContinue Reading
Some of the world’s best photography will return in a unique outdoor exhibit from mid-November through February 2021. The Photoville FENCE makes its third consecutive appearance at Nathan Benderson Park. Opening Nov. 21, the show is open to the public from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. every day. The public photography projectContinue Reading
In what was a total surprise, well-known businessman in our area, Bob slicker was honored as the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club “business person of the year!” Our team at the Suncoast Post thought it would be best to hear about the event in his own words (Posted on Facebook)Continue Reading
The Sarasota Police Department is seeing an increase in vehicle burglaries, particularly near Golden Gate Point. With the holidays approaching, the Sarasota Police Department wants to remind visitors and residents to remove valuables and firearms and lock their vehicles. Sarasota Police Department detectives are investigating 10 vehicle burglaries reported onContinue Reading
Eat Local! Buy Local! Love Local! More and more consumers are forgoing big box stores to support smaller businesses in their communities. People want to invest in their communities, supporting the restaurants, shops, salons, and bars that bring color to their neighborhoods and strengthen their local economy. This year WSLR+Fogartyville is encouraging residents toContinue Reading
After a record-breaking turnout at the Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab (SSC) blood drive in July 2020, the SunCoast Blood Centers (SCBC) blood mobiles are making a return on November 5. While the summer drive drew an astonishing crowd of over 70 donors and produced enough blood to save aContinue Reading