Publix appears to reverse course on allowing open carry in its stores By Clinton Engelberger Just months after Publix sparked controversy by implementing a policy allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores, the Lakeland-based grocery store chain appears to have reversed course. New signs posted at Publix stores now state: “Publix kindly asks […]
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Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach,
Feature Story: The Surf & Racquet Club Condominiums on Amelia Island (Amelia Surf & Racquet Club — Amelia Island, Florida) On the quiet southern end of Amelia Island, where maritime forests meet the Atlantic and luxury resorts blend into dunes and sea oats, sits one of the island’s most beloved beachfront condo communities: the Amelia […]
Venice Theatre 2026-2027
2026-2027 Venice Theatre’s 77th Season “Head Over Heels” July 24 – Aug. 8, 2026 Pinkerton Theatre Songs by The Go-Go’s Based upon The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and with Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, this bold musical comedy follows the escapades of a royal family […]
“Live Local” Commissioners Got it Right
Sarasota County blocks ‘Live Local’ law, risking clash with developers By Derek Gilliam, Suncoast Searchlight and Michael Barfield, Florida Trident In a unanimous vote that could set up a major legal showdown, Sarasota County commissioners this week moved to block developers from building large apartment complexes next to rural homes and farmland, rejecting applications amid […]
Real Estate Sales out pace listings
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its March 2026 real‑estate market report, highlighting shifts across property types and counties. The housing market across Sarasota and Manatee Counties continues to challenge traditional expectations, as rising sales activity coincides with tightening inventory and steady prices. Closed sales increased year-over-year in both single-family homes and […]
Diabetes Foot Care, Dr. Liwski
From the desk of Dr. Liwski @ Sarasota Foot Care Center….. WHAT TO LOOK FOR ~ AVOID & CARE FOR ~ IN YOUR LOWER EXTREMITIES WHEN YOU HAVE DIABETES (based on the American Diabetes Association recommendations)Diabetes can lead to nerve damage, reduced circulation, and even limb loss. Simply stated, you can lower your risk for […]
Happening In Sarasota 4/10/12
The weekend of April 10–12, 2026, in the Sarasota-Bradenton area features major local festivals, theater premieres, and vibrant outdoor markets. Major Festivals & Special Events Venice Shark’s Tooth Festival: A cornerstone event featuring fossil vendors, live music, food trucks, and a kids’ corner. Date/Time: Sat, April 11 & Sun, April 12, 10:00 AM – 8:00 […]
Happening in our area this weekend.
The weekend of April 3–5, 2026, is packed with entertainment across Siesta Key, Bradenton, and Venice, ranging from live blues and rock to professional theater and family Easter events. Highlights include the Music in the Park series in Bradenton, the Venice Sharks Tooth Festival, and the final weekend of Annie at Venice Theatre. Live Music: Blues, Rock & Pop Music […]
Less sunshine, more secrecy as Florida limits public records access
Less sunshine, more secrecy as Florida limits public records access By Alice Herman and Derek Gilliam, Suncoast Searchlight After state lawmakers introduced dozens of measures this year restricting access to government records, only a few cleared the Florida Legislature. But open government advocates warn the ones that did pass could substantially limit transparency. Lawmakers proposed […]
Sarasota erased downtown art without public notice
Sarasota erased downtown art without public notice, artists now seek damages By Derek Gilliam, Suncoast Searchlight, and Carrie Seidman, ArtsBeat Photo: Sarasota Chalk Festival David Blanch labored for hours in the spring of 2024 painting a Sarasota sunset that transformed two sidewalk panels on Pineapple Avenue into a burst of pink, blue and yellow. It […]
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