Vandals damage newly installed flagpoles at Patriot Pier
Military flags removed as organizers plan repairs and improved security following incident. On Saturday night, Feb. 14, less than two weeks after the new Patriot’s Pier flagpoles were dedicated on Feb. 3, they were vandalized and broken. The following morning, when Wayne Bundy, who manages the daily military flag...
Triangle Ranch’s Rental Cabins Preserve Florida Cracker History Along the Myakka River
On a late December morning on Triangle Ranch, Elizabeth Moore, blonde hair grazing her shoulders and wearing a sunny yellow tennis outfit with matching rubber boots, hops aboard a side-by-side (a souped-up, all-terrain, gas-powered golf cart and tractor hybrid) alongside her property manager Jason McKendree and his...
Scarpino’s Classic Italian opens in Lutz bringing a master pizzaiolo from Northern Italy
There’s a version of Italian-American dining that has become so thoroughly predictable that you could walk into almost any strip mall in America, order the chicken parm and the tiramisu, and receive something technically correct but emotionally hollow. Scarpino’s Classic Italian (6062 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz), which...
This Florida burger spot is making the kind of burger locals swear beats the...
Tucked along 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, Florida, El Cap Restaurant has been flipping burgers since 1962 — and locals have never stopped talking about it. While fast-food giants spend millions on ads, El Cap earns its reputation one juicy, freshly ground patty at a time. With over...
Strong Buyer Demand Drives Expansion at SeaFlower in West Bradenton
In less than a year since residential construction began in the mixed-use community of SeaFlower located along Bradenton’s coastal mainland, homebuyer interest has been strong prompting the release of 784 of the 1,063 homesites planned for Phase One. SeaFlower is reporting more than 238 homes have sold as of...
Kettle of Fish at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Over its years of performing, Kettle of Fish has shared the stage with numerous bands and musicians including Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Roger Waters’ Band, Devon Allman, Pat Travers, Damon Fowler, and Dickey Betts, and they have opened for artists such as Eddie Money, Molly Hatchet, Elvin Bishop, Tommy Castro, Trombone...
Over 500,000 Vintage Toys And A Model Railroad You Can Operate Yourself Make This...
Tucked away at 3580 17th St in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Toy Museum is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks the moment you walk through the door. With a jaw-dropping collection of over 500,000 vintage toys spanning from the 1800s all the way to modern times, this family-run gem brings childhood...
Elevate Your Patio With These Six Chic Local Finds
The poet T.S. Eliot famously wrote that “April is the cruelest month,” but we think that’s because he didn’t live in Florida. April is one of the best months to hang out outdoors, thanks to its warm days, pleasant nights and lack of summer humidity. So why not give your patio, lanai or pool deck the same attention as...
Fruitville Road Construction Declared a Permanent Landmark
In a surprise announcement this week, the Florida Department of Transportation declared the ongoing construction along Fruitville Road a “Permanent Heritage Project,” citing its unique contribution to the city’s urban rhythm. According to officials, the project will never be truly finished, ensuring that future...
💻 Multiple IT Openings in Sarasota County – Up to $180K+
Sarasota County’s tech scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. From AI innovation to airport network management, there’s something for every IT pro ready to level up.
