Sports Shake up at SNN 6 Local News?
Antawan Smith is leaving SNN 6 to head back up north … http://flnewscenter.com/?p=2076
Frailty, thy name is Economic Development?
Does it seem like everything being done under the Sarasota sun lately is being done in the name of worshiping at the altar of “economic development”? The ubiquitous use of the phrase bugs me nearly as much as phrases like “Vote for the children,” or “Vote for family values.” I’ve got nothing against looking after […]
Sarasota Creative Loafing Loss is Florida’s Indie News Gain
Sheesh. I finally hit my groove with Creative Loafing editor Cooper Levey-Baker and now he’s leaving!! Yup, the boy-wonder who was playing with the big boys in Florida politics to get Obama elected … the literati who loves books and if I recall correctly had the chutzpah to travel to Italy to hunker down to […]
Sarasota’s New Mayor!
Hey, I’m psyched to have Kelly Kirschner as Sarasota’s new mayor. He seems like a bright, sincere, informed, and concerned city commissioner and I’ve got a feeling he’ll rock as Mayor. I know some of the stuff is just ceremonial, but I think someone like Kelly will be good for the city, its image, and […]
Coco loco for her birthday
So last night, after I brought Einstein in from spider-watching outside on the porch, I came inside and fell asleep on the couch. When I woke up around 2:45 a.m., there was a very loud noise, a vibrational kind of motor sound.
A Boomer-licious birthday
If walks were presents, then Boomerang must have a birthday everyday — because he always gets at least one walk a day, and today — on his real birthday, he’s already had two walks and it’s only a bit past noon.
Home is where you make it and other musings on Einstein’s birthday
Today is Einstein’s birthday — my cat, Einstein, that is. She and I stayed up very late last night celebrating (yes, while Coco and Boomerang were slumbering) by standing outside on the screened in porch, mesmerized by a spider that has built a GIGANTIC web very close to a motion-sensor outdoor light.
Support Free Speech, Local Matters, and Great Music in Sarasota & Beyond
Hey, if anyone out there enjoys WSLR 96.5 LPFM radio — now’s your chance to help keep great community radio on the air! At the same time, your donation in the minimum amount of $15 will net you a nice “premium” (aka thank you for donating gift).
Gotta Get to Gecko’s! Today at 3 p.m.!
Hey, a new restaurant is opening up today at 3 p.m., on Hillview Street (not too far from the 5 o’clock club) in Southside Village– Gecko’s Grill and Pub. You may already know about this locally-based chain that-totally-does-not-feel-like-a-chain restaurant — they’ve got other Gecko’s down in the Landings, Bradenton, and other locations in and around […]
Monday morning chez MC
Silvery-colored snake on plant right next to mailbox, scared the pants off me as I posted a letter.