In an agreement with North Port and Sarasota County, the popular resort of Warm Mineral Spring will reopen under temporary agreement with management company National and State Park Concession Inc. The agreement requires the company to open within 3 weeks and will run through August 2014, By September the county and city hope to have a long term agreement in hand. … Keep reading... about Warm Mineral Spring Resurrected
General Interest
Dinner with Chef Ralf
On Thursday evening we had the incomparable pleasure of dining with Chef Ralf Mehler. Ralf prepared chicken breast in mushroom sauce with sweet carrots and potatoes. The dinner was indescribably delicious and I will ask Ralf to share the recipe with you. For desert, Ralf made a wonderful pastry served with a small scoop of chocolate ice cream and a strawberry. … Keep reading... about Dinner with Chef Ralf
Twelfth Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 - 23, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sarasota will be hosting the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The fair will be held on Main Street, from Orange to Pineapple Avenue. Admission is FREE! For more information, visit www.artfestival.com, email: info@artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615. … Keep reading... about Twelfth Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival
Walter George Bruhl Jr.
A great loss to Punta Gorda Walter George Bruhl Jr. of Newark and Dewey Beach is a dead person; he is no more; he is bereft of life; he is deceased; he has rung down the curtain and gone to join the choir invisible; he has expired and gone to meet his maker. He drifted off this mortal coil Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Punta Gorda, Fla. His spirit was released from his worn-out … Keep reading... about Walter George Bruhl Jr.
SARASOTA Early voting March 25, 2014
SARASOTA, FL- Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent announced Early voting for the March 25, 2014 Special County School District, Holiday Park Park & Recreation District, Town of Longboat Key, and City of Venice elections. Voting is available Monday, March 10, - Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Registered voters may cast ballots at supervisor of elections offices in … Keep reading... about SARASOTA Early voting March 25, 2014
Opening Day Anthem
Soldiers from McDill AFB parachuted into Charlotte Sports Park to deliver the American Flag on Opening Day, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yNhZAh7b0 … Keep reading... about Opening Day Anthem
Pizza with Cuban Oregano
Homemade pizzas open up a wide field for creating the desired taste. You can mix all your favorite ingredients. Also you can design your special pizza sauce e.g. with Cuban Oregano for an extra ordinary flavor. 1 Pizza 12 inch pan Ingredients for the pizza sauce: 1 ¼ cup can tomato sauce 3 leaves finely chopped Cuban Oregano (or more!) ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp dry … Keep reading... about Pizza with Cuban Oregano
Middleground – Folk with Flair
Middleground, a folk music duo from central New Hampshire is about to release their first album. Cindy Duchin and Peter Heimlich provide an interesting performance of Cindy's original compositions and Peter's eclectic guitar and banjo style. If you are ever in their area, you need to catch a show. … Keep reading... about Middleground – Folk with Flair
Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
With Spring Training now underway in Port Charlotte, FL, the Rays team members are looking forward to another winning season. Manager Joe Madden sets the tone and he is always upbeat and optimistic. He has every right to be with the success he has brought to the team. Pitcher Alex Cobb added his name tho those who think it will be a great season. The right handed pitcher is … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.
Allegiant Airline announced twice-weekly flights between Cincinnati and Punta Gorda, Florida. Punta Gorda is easily accessible to Fort Myers and other Southwest Florida locations. Flights will be scheduled on Monday and Friday. Reservations can be made at the airline website, allegiant.com … Keep reading... about Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.