Falling for fireworks
Read about my love/hate relationship with the Fourth of July — in today’s Sarasota Herald-Tribune TICKET or online at Falling for Fireworks
Lagers and liberty: Have Kelly Kirschner pour you a drink — and get involved with your community
Interesting event coming up to kick off your Independence Day weekend: Former Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner is bellying up to the bartending side of the bar on Friday, July 1st at the Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Boulevard. He’ll be mixing and pouring drinks, I believe, between 8 and 11 pm … to raise funds for […]
Meditate your workplace stress away
Anyone who reads my blogs and columns knows I’m a big fan of Gary Halperin’s yoga classes, and now I hear he’s got a very unique service for businesses and organizations. This could be a very cool “benefit” for employees and business colleagues — can see a forward-thinking HR offering this to staff during a […]
Drill off our #1 beach? Heck no! Help draw a line in the sand!
Hands Across the Sand … Siesta Key, FL on Sat. June 25th 11:45-ish between the Pavilion and the Tennis Courts Local “Hands Across the Sand” gathering in solidarity with events around the country to raise awareness about the dangers of offshore drilling and call on leaders to end our oil dependence and move America into […]
Lovin’ summer means getting physical
I’m throwing down the gauntlet with summer … . Read how I plan to take summer on in my column in today’s Sarasota Herald-Tribune. For print readers — just turn to the next to the last page of the TICKET. Online? Just click on the link below to read. Summer lovin’ means getting physical.
Sweet deal for dads
Just passing along this sweet deal for Dads and the people who love them and want to feed them on Father’s Day! Dad’s Eat FREE on Father’s Day at Gecko’s Grill & Pubs Purchase an entrée from our regular menu and your dad will receive a complimentary meal from our Special Father’s Day Menu on […]
Day with Dad Fuels Lifetime of Security and Love
Father’s Day is Sunday June 19th … hope you enjoy my “Sense and the City” column in today’s Sarasota Herald-Tribune — page 37E for you print readers out there and if you’re an online reader — just click here: Day with Dad Fuels Lifetime of Security and Love Here’s a snippet to get you started […]
Sarasota’s Sports Page Celebrating Sweet Sixteen
A gazillion businesses, restaurants, and bars have come and gone on Sarasota’s Main Street over the years, but the Sports Page — 1319 Main Street — is celebrating 16 years, sixteen years, folks! in the same location, under the same ownership. Maybe you know the owner? Bob Richards and Kenny Barr? Either way, stop in […]
Sarasota Magazine and sister pub BIZ 941 Nab Awards
Local publications Sarasota Magazine and BIZ 941 won several 2011 Sunshine State Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists South Florida chapter, which I think announced the awards earlier this week. Two big must-reads (if you haven’t … you can click on the hyperlinked text and read them online) won — one by Biz(941) editor […]
Reasons to avoid downtown Sarasota!
So, I was asked to go out the other night for dinner — to celebrate some good news I received earlier this week and my date asked me where I wanted to go. It was a toss-up for both of us between Caraguilo’s Restaurant on Palm Avenue (a favorite of mine for years) or another […]