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By Rodger Skidmore Way too much music The pianist and composer Eubie Blake wrote more than 1,000 songs (well, he did live a long time). However, Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will not be playing and singing all of them during any of their performances of the Broadway musical Eubie! It is limiting that number […]
By Delores Day Strength training “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn As a fitness and empowerment coach for more than 23 years, I have learned some great truths and developed disciplines that I know help to support my mind, body and soul. I pass onto […]
This large, American wading bird is sometimes misnamed the Wood Ibis because of a decurved bill reminiscent of the smaller yet unrelated ibis. Other nicknames include flinthead, stonehead, and ironhead. These monikers aptly describe the stork’s prehistoric-looking head and neck that, in their featherless state, give the appearance of stone. This is the only stork […]
The Brazilian red cloak is a monotypic genus of plants containing a single species, Megaskepasma erytrochlamys. The plant family is Acanthaceae. This is a free-branching, upright, showy, and tropical shrub that is native to Venezuela, and is also found throughout the tropical Americas. Growing from 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, this evergreen semi-woody […]
Blase Cafe’s Cindy Breslin was a positive person in both business and the community By John Morton Blase Cafe & Martini Bar is as unique and eclectic a place as you’ll find anywhere. Cindy Breslin was the person who brought that one-of-a-kind vibe to the Village, and then some. “Dead she is not, but departed, […]
By Scott Dolan Man is it hot! No surprise, as Florida is like this every summer. I’m trying to “chill” with air conditioning, cold-water oysters, snapper ceviche, octopus’ salad, and a refreshing cold one at happy hour which sometimes starts at noon on Siesta. A Captain Curt’s daiquiri is the way to go on a […]
By John Morton Yes indeed, Mark Spitz’s accomplishments in 1972 resulted in me sporting the all-American red, white and blue Speedo. I loved that swim suit. I once even tried to wear it to school. FYI. Forty-nine years later, I’m still working on the mustache. Hey, sister of mine, don’t laugh so loud. Dorothy Hamill’s […]
Weighing in on a place he cherishes and helps nurture Jon Thaxton is senior vice-president for community investment with the Venice-based Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The organization has been named one of the “best nonprofits to work for” nationally by The NonProfit Times in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, and 2021. It is the philanthropic home […]
