By Colt Dodd Nestled behind the Publix next to Pioneer Park, located only a few steps from U.S. 41 lies the Pioneer Whitaker Cemetery, credited as the oldest cemetery in Sarasota. The cemetery is a private graveyard of William and Mary Jane Whitaker, who are…
Food, music, and dancing could all be found at the 12th annual Hispanic Fall Festival held by the St. Jude Catholic Church of Sarasota. The festival, which was held this past Saturday, Nov. 7, brought together the cultures of 15 Hispano-American countries for a day…
Sarasota can be an expensive place to live, especially in addition to college expenses. However, it is possible to take a study break without breaking the bank too. The following are popular art related venues that offer special deals to students looking to see what…
As the weather cools down and autumn settles in, sweaters and boots are drawn out of the closet. Sarasota County offers an intriguing variety of thrift stores and consignment shops, including one of the largest Goodwill stores in the region. While many of these places…
By Leigh Barber As a stark contrast to a slew of new Humvees, the Sarasota Police Department has recently received over 200 teddy bears. While this may seem strange, these cuddly plush toys are not for the officers. Instead, they are for children in…
With a turnout of 62,000 people and 116 vendors at last year’s event, the Sarasota Medieval Fair organizers were under a lot of pressure not only to maintain the attendance for the 2014 festival, but to exceed it. The fair held its opening weekend on…
It is estimated that Leonardo Da Vinci created more than 44,000 drawings of models, only 14,000 of which have survived. The traveling Da Vinci Machines Exhibition, currently at the Bradenton Auditorium, has recreated some of the inventor’s most fascinating designs. The exhibit is divided into…
Nestled on Bamboo Lane, a hidden alley in the business district of downtown Sarasota, the Star Keeper Cafe at first looks like an awkwardly placed small cottage. The cafe’s decor matches the antique exterior, but trendy, friendly waiters and bustling conversations from diners reveal that this is not just any musty, antique dive.…
Test test Winged beauty queens of aluminum, wood and carbon fiber graced the runway at the 40th annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland Florida. From April 1-6 the grounds near the Lakeland Linder Airport received a flux of more than 200,000 visitors and a purported economic boost of…
