With state temperatures still climbing above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, many Floridians question whether October truly represents the change of season from summer to fall. Despite the weather, the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival aims to celebrate the arrival of fall with copious cornucopias, plump pumpkins and…
The Sarasota Candle Company has had a stand at the Farmers Market for nine years, selling candles in repurposed beer and liquor containers with creative scents such as “Lido Beach Linen,” “You Smell That?” and “Sexy Time.” The Sarasota Farmers Market has drawn thousands into…
In a few years Beer Can Island may cease to exist. Affectionately known as “Dead Tree Beach” to students, the spot has been a popular place for hammock lovers and dolphin-watchers of all AOCs. “Over the years, depending on hurricanes, sometimes it is connected…
As anyone driving in the Sarasota-Manatee area is aware, traffic is horrible. The snowbirds have flown down--rather they drove, and they are driving locals up the wall. Recently, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) proposed a plan to make driving easier for the predominantly…
As a little girl, Sophia Kanzius often wondered what heaven would look like. She imagined a place that was warm all year, a place where no one had to work, with green trees and flowers that stayed in bloom. At 92 years old, Sophia…
“This is what I love, music, art and junk – and in that order,” said Greg Pemberton, owner of Circus City Architectural Salvage. Circus City sells everything from antique art supplies and records to costumes, metal sculptures and novelty furniture. “I’ve always wanted this building...…
