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Erin Hurter was teaching yoga in a Burns Court studio during Covid. Classes were small, people were scared—but she had an idea:  She went out to the park near O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Marina Jack and offered free yoga classes.  It began with a handful of friends and over the months snowballed to hu…

Sarah Magda, an employee who works at the Sarasota Hooters location earned a spot to compete in the 2024 Miss Hooters International Pageant. Sarah will represent the Sarasota and Southwest Florida region and compete against Hooters Girls from all over the country for the title of 2024 “Miss Hoote…

The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota announced today that the Hermitage has been awarded nearly a dozen grants totaling over $238,000 that will support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education support, and program accessibility. Grants…

The Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival, a cherished annual tradition, will relocate to the Sarasota Fairgrounds for its upcoming editions. This decision comes as a strategic response to enhance attendee experience and address operational needs. As the festival has grown in popularity over the…

I am writing to update you on the disheartening news we received Wednesday morning. The Sarasota County Commission has cut funding to WSLR+Fogartyville from the Tourist Development Cultural Grant recommended by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.   This is devastating.This …

It’s really hot outside, but the folks at the Cortez Kitchen in Cortez, Florida, have a very cool offer. Purchase a $100.00 Gift Card and receive $25.00 FREE. What a fabulous offer, but it won’t last long. The offer ends Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Oh, and you must make the purchase in person. No p…

I’ve probably driven past Punta Gorda a hundred times since I first moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida in 1987 but have to admit I’ve rarely had reason to pull off the road.  All that changed last year when Allegiant Airlines opened the $800 million “Sunseeker Resort on Charlotte Harbor.”   …

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale, announced that the 20th Annual Dick Vitale Gala is set for Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, FL. The acclaimed Gala honors Dickie V’s All-Courageous …

The news came as a surprise to everyone who knew him when it was announced last night the musician Zack Yoder passed away.  Only 31 years old he left us way too soon. Most of you know him from his band, the Zack Yoder Group, who played in many venues around the Florida Suncoast. So much h…

The wonderful folks at Minnie’s Beach Café are in financial trouble and need your help.  It’s locals helping locals.  Here are 2 Facebooks post explaining their dilemma.  Please help if you can.  Go Fund Me Page. Facebook Post #1 This is probably the hardest thing I’ve Ever done, throwing away…