Former Herald-Tribune editor launches new book on Florida breweries

Craft beer is all the rage these days, particularly in Florida, which has earned a reputation as a hub for creative, delicious beers, with a plethora of small, medium and large breweries all over. The scene has grown so popular it’s now the subject of a book, titled, well, Florida Breweries, and it was penned […]

Alums Inc. luncheon meeting this November

Excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at an Alums Inc. luncheon meeting at noon, Nov. 16! I’ll be covering local issues in my talk, something I love to do. The event will be held at the Laurel Oak Country Club. It’s a member-only event, but members are allowed to bring guests — so if […]

Just Dessert Please — And Hold the Homelessness!

I’m going to be a celebrity (as if!) judge at the 4th annual Family Promise of Sarasota “Just Desserts” event on Friday, March 23 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. And all the proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s work to help homeless families regain self-sufficiency. Open to the public — the $50 entry donation gets you access […]

Men, Women, & Relationships — A Discussion

I’m speaking at the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota panel discussion on “Men, Women, & Relationships” — March 22 5-7 p.m. FREE! and open to the public; preregistration required. 5th Annual Frances Kraaymes Lecture, March 22, 5-7pm: The Conversation Continues: Men, Women, & Relationships — Forever a Work in Progress. Join an illuminating guest panel […]

WSLR Community Radio — Raising Funds & Looking for New Members!

Sunday night, March 18, I’m going to be sitting in on the Louisiana Gumbo Show from 7 to 9 p.m., helping them raise funds for WSLR LPFM 96.5 radio. WSLR is a community radio station that airs programming on local politics, health and wellness, sustainable living … oh, and did I mention GREAT music? The […]

Speaking: Longboat Key Education Center

Speaking at the Longboat Key Education Center OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. January 17 3 p.m. Longboat Key, Florida. To register, visit http://www.lbkeducationcenter.org/

Past Speaker Events

Past Readings/Signings/Speaking Engagements/Public Appearances —————————————– March 2011 TALK/PANEL Women’s Resource Center, “Men, Women & Relationships”; Sarasota, FL March 2011 BOOK SIGN Circle Books, St. Armands, FL February 2011 TALK/BOOK SIGN Democratic Club, “Civility in an Uncivil World”; Sarasota, FL October 2010 TALK/BOOK SIGN Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota, “Managing Men”; Sarasota, FL September 2010 TALK/BOOK […]