The office of The Suncoast Post received a phone call last night from an ‘unnamed source’. The person told us that there are on-going negotiations with a professional sports league (WNBA) and Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, Florida. Again, there is no confirmation of this information. Apparently, the WNBA (Women’s NationalContinue Reading
The Pandemic has forced the postponement of one of the most important charity events in our area. For the past 5 years, the “Giving Back” event has been held every September at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki in Cortez, Florida. The event would not be feasible with the current restrictionsContinue Reading
The Suncoast Post received this statement via email from the City of Sarasota Police Chief, Bernadette DiPino From Sarasota Police Chief DiPino As your Police Chief of the Sarasota Police Department, I want to take a moment to address the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In the City ofContinue Reading
The demand for blood products is increasing dramatically as the state of Florida reopens. Elective surgeries have resumed, and more people are out and about which increases the chances of traumas. SunCoast Blood Centers need all blood types, including yours! Appointments are strongly encouraged in order to maintain social distancing.Continue Reading
Big news! As of Tuesday, May 19th, the Swordfish Grill and Tiki is open for limited dine-in guests. We will be open daily from 12-9pm. TEAM Swordfish has spent the last couple of weeks with diligent training, cleaning, building, cleaning, innovating, and more cleaning. We are proud to come backContinue Reading
This contest is all Paull Mattison’s idea! It is nice to see so many people being safe and following the recommended safety protocols. For many, this means wearing a mask. All staff at Mattison’s Restaurants are required to wear masks. But Chef Paul Mattison says that doesn’t mean the masksContinue Reading
I met Photographer Vicky Sullivan in the summer of 2014! Where does the time go? I noticed that she was taking photos of local musicians performing around town. We sat down over lunch and I asked her if she would be interested in shooting photos for the Sarasota Post, whichContinue Reading
Mattison’s has partnered with local businesses to provide meals for local healthcare workers and first responders who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 30th, Mattison’s has prepared and delivered 620 meals to those helping keep everyone healthy and safe. Chef Paul Mattison’s states, “This isContinue Reading
Some really exciting news for the Sarasota-Bradenton are, the Florida Suncoast, the United States and the world! The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) announced the lineup today for its first-ever virtual festival taking place Monday, April 26 – Sunday, May 3, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Sarasota Film Festival,Continue Reading
The Bradenton Farmers’ Market has launched an online store to purchase local fruits, produce, and artisan foods directly from local vendors. In response to Florida’s Safer-At-Home Order, the physical weekly market has been cancelled through May 8. Realize Bradenton engaged many market vendors and developed shop.realizebradenton.com, an online storefront withContinue Reading
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Sarasota Film Festival, in conjunction with the arts community of Sarasota, presents the first-ever virtual film festival including feature-length films, documentaries, short films, student films, conversations, Q&A’s and other live events for the 2020 edition.A full detailed lineup of the festival, along with costs,Continue Reading