By Philip M. Farrell, MD, PhD Spring break vacations for college students have become an American tradition that is valued at least as much as summer vacations. Occurring from late February to mid-April, the spring break developed because U.S. schools Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Taylor Taylor continues drawing new fans into faithful following Despite the current movie trend, female superheroes are not a new thing. Southwest Florida has been enjoying super-duo Taylor Taylor for decades and is unlikely to ever stop. Read More
Philip and Thomas Farrell, authors of the highly anticipated “An Illustrated History of Siesta Key” signed their book at a wine tasting at the Crescent Beach Grocery on Wednesday, March 20. The Farrells combined two years of archival research and Read More
G. Fried Flooring America recently opened their new Sarasota location and what better way to celebrate than a tri-Chamber ribbon cutting?! We joined Longboat Key and Sarasota Chambers in commemorating this exciting milestone. Thank you Mike Solmson, Jacci Shovlin, Elaine Read More
By Rodger Skidmore Who? Exactly! Ever since the Marjorie Stoneham Douglas High School shooting we’ve been reading about the security guard who did not go in to help. We see his name, how old he is, where he Read More
This month’s island girl is Tyler modeling Floridita Swimwear. Tyler is a kind, compassionate, and ambitious woman. Between working three jobs, she finds time to help raise funds for causes that are close to her heart. She enjoys scuba diving, Read More
By Philip M. Farrell, MD, PhD When a 19-year-old multi-millionaire Spring visitor to Siesta Key progresses a few years later to negotiate $300 million contract, it can only be a major league baseball (MLB) player cashing in on the incredibly Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins As the son of a military man, bluesman R.J. Howson grew up all over the world. While that lifestyle affects everyone differently, R.J. found it stimulating and educational, exposing him to a wide variety of people, Read More
By Diana Colson The journey of Ilana Marks is remarkable. Born in South Africa, she trained as a stage actress in London, and became a writer, an international lecturer, and a TV and radio host. She has written, produced, and Read More
By Trebor Britt More than 400 romantic couples celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at sunset on beautiful Siesta Key Beach, recognized numerous times as America’s number one beach. The nondenominational annual event is organized by Sarasota Parks, Recreation Read More
