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Behind the Lens Interview with Rock Legend Henry Diltz: From Woodstock to Iconic Album Covers

April 12, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall recently held a special private event for their members with iconic rock photographer Henry Diltz, titled “Behind the Lens.” His photos document rock music history of the ’60s and ’70s. He was the official Woodstock photographer, responsible for the iconic images of Ji…

Sarasota Film Festival 2026 to Close with Julian Schnabel’s In the Hand of Dante

April 11, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

The 2026 Sarasota Film Festival will close in grand style with a special screening of In the Hand of Dante, the newest film from acclaimed director Julian Schnabel. The highly anticipated movie, which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, features a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac, Ga…

Sarasota Film Festival 2026 Launches New AI-Powered Website Built by Local Sarasota-Bradenton Website Company

April 1, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

The Sarasota Film Festival is stepping into the future for its 2026 edition with the launch of a completely AI-driven website, developed by local digital innovator Sande Caplin & Associates. After six months of development, the new platform officially went live today, marking a major milestone…

Water Restrictions

Sarasota County Water Restrictions 2026: One-Day Lawn Watering Schedule, Hours, and Fines Explained

March 31, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Sarasota County residents are now facing some of the strictest water restrictions in years as drought conditions tighten their grip on Florida’s Suncoast. Officials with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) have declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, triggering…

Stay Safe on Sarasota’s Main Street: How Women Can Protect Themselves from Drink Spiking

March 26, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Recent reports have highlighted a concerning trend on Sarasota’s Main Street, where instances of drink spiking at local bars have left women vulnerable to assault, theft, and other harmful situations. Authorities and local organizations are urging caution and promoting strategies for personal safet…

Sarasota Film Festival 2026 Returns April 10-19 — Tickets On Sale Now and New AI-Powered Website Elevates the Experience

March 23, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

The Sarasota Film Festival is back, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the event’s long and celebrated history. Set for April 10–19, 2026, the 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival will once again transform Sarasota into a hub for filmmakers, movie lovers, artists, a…

The Biggest & Best St. Paddy’s Day Bash is in Bradenton, Florida

March 15, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

If you’re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Florida’s Suncoast, you don’t have to travel far. One of the most exciting St. Paddy’s Day parties in the region will take place right here in Bradenton, where locals and visitors will gather for a full day of music, food, and Iris…

Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries This Sunday, March 8

March 5, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

With Daylight Saving Time returning this Sunday, March 8, it’s time to do more than just set your clocks forward — it’s also the perfect moment to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, clocks spring forward one hour across most of the Un…

Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub in Bradenton Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Record Crowd and Live Music

March 1, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

There are big nights… and then there are Clancy’s nights. Last night at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub was one for the record books. In my 20 years of walking through those familiar doors, laughing with friends, listening to live music, and celebrating life’s milestones, I can honestly say that — out…

After 20 Years of Building Sarasota’s Digital Backbone, Sande Caplin & Associates Launches a New Home Online

February 27, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

If you’ve eaten at a waterfront restaurant in Cortez, attended the Sarasota Film Festival, or donated to a local charity in the past two decades, there’s a decent chance Sande Caplin had something to do with the website you visited first. Since founding Sande Caplin & Associates more than 20…

Hooters Spring Training Special 2026: Buy 6 Wings, Get 6 Free After the Game in Southwest Florida

February 21, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Baseball is back on Florida’s Gulf Coast — and that means Spring Training, sunshine, and wings. To celebrate the 2026 MLB Spring Training season, Hooters is offering a fan-favorite deal across Southwest Florida: ⚾ Buy 6 Wings, Get 6 Wings FREE Fans who attend a Spring Training game can score…