SARASOTA POWERBOAT GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL By Ed Bertha “The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival continues to be one of the most anticipated events of the year for the area, race teams, and race fans from around the world. The charitable impact this Festival has made on those with special needs for 34 years is impressive and continues to be the primary motivation for our sponsors and volunteers year after year.” Lucy Nicandri, Festival Director Executive Director for Suncoast Charities for Children What a race it was for all! The Research Data Market report revealed that the 12 days of 4th […]
Suncoast Charities for Children Making A Difference By Ed Bertha Click HERE to download the story. Suncoast Charities for Children continues to make a unique contribution to the well-being of children, teens and adults with special needs. Each year they provide a grant to the Suncoast Foundation, thanks to fundraising events such as the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Thunder By The Bay. These grants have enabled the Suncoast Foundation to construct buildings in the Sarasota, Venice and North Port areas valued at over $20 Million serving over 5,000 clients annually. This equates to upward of 73,000 square feet of […]
Julia Montei Women’s Council Of Realtors Sarasota 25 Years Of Fashion By Ed Bertha Photography By Christine Nicole Photography In the 1930’s the real estate community witnessed an influx of women working in the real estate industry. In 1938 the Women’s Council of Realtors was established with 37 founding members. Today the Women’s Council is a nationwide community of over 12,000 real estate professionals, including many of the best and brightest in the business. The Women’s Council’s vision is “Through our influence as successful business professionals, women will effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community”. Julia […]
Bay Isles Longboat Key Private Listing For Sale Mariner’s Paradise 100’ of Dockage – Minutes to the Bay This phenomenal estate offers a 100-foot dock with unobstructed access to the Intracoastal Waterway. A mariner’s paradise. Situated on a quiet street this lovely Longboat Key custom residence in the Bayou neighborhood of Bay Isles is waiting for the mariner requiring sufficient dockage for their coveted yacht. Behind the secure gates of the Longboat Key Club, at the southern end of Longboat Key, this residence boasts an elevated site and sits on a wide deep-water canal with views out to Buttonwood Cove […]
Are The Lights Going Out On Florida’s Charm? By Ed Bertha “Not One Florida Official Can Claim To Be Surprised By This Year’s Algae Crisis” bullsugar.org As early as January South Florida Water Management District officials warned that suspended bottom sediments in Lake Okeechobee, stirred up by Hurricane Irma and winter cold fronts, had spiked nutrient levels in the lake’s surface waters. So the lake started the year with unusually abundant food for algae. The other factors needed for major blooms–sunlight and warmth–are inevitable in South Florida. But discharges are not inevitable. The US Army Corps of Engineers Lake Okeechobee […]
Eskimo III 1958 Trumpy For Sale The Eskimo III, a sister ship to the Presidential yacht, the Sequoia was the third Trumpy commissioned by paper magnate, John Kimberly. The Eskimo III was delivered to Kimberly in 1958. A 68 model (64’ in length) she contained many innovative features not seen in Trumpys until a decade later. She’ll effortlessly cruise economically at 12-14 knots without a hint of shudder due to the power of her twin 871 Detroit Diesels and comfortably sleep 7 guests and 3 crew members, with all modern amenities. A 22.5 KW generator supplies the power, 4 A/C […]
All Faiths Food Bank “Addressing hunger through assistance to those in need throughout our community” All Faiths Food Bank is the hub of hunger relief in Sarasota and DeSoto counties and serves more than 66,000 neighbors in need through our member network. Since 1989, we are the only food bank serving Sarasota and DeSoto counties and have been a member of Feeding America since 1990. Our number one priority has always been to serve the most needy and vulnerable, including children, seniors, veterans, and those in crisis. In 2016, the Food Bank changed its mission representing a shift in how […]
Christine Nicole Exist In Portraits, Leave Your Legacy Behind! By: Becca Towery Photography By: Christine Nicole Meet Christine Nicole! A wife, mother, fur baby mom, a best friend, and of course a Photographer. She loves to cook, travel, work out and going to the movies. Yes, buttered popcorn please! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and no one knows more about that than Christine Nicole, owner of Christine Nicole Photography. Her mantra, “Exist in portraits, leave your legacy behind.” When it comes to portrait photography, Christine is the best. Her ability to capture an individual’s or families’ […]
REAL La Dolce Vita Tandoor A Sacred Communion Nourishing Body And Soul By Sandra Halliday Photography by Sally Ullman If you have that sudden craving for authentic and healthy Northern Indian cuisine in a relaxed and friendly setting where the dining experience is both an exotic journey and a feast fit for a king, then you’ve come to the right place at Tandoor. Named after a type of clay oven used in Northern India, the word immediately conjures up images of delectable slow-roasted meats and flat breads. Head chef and owner Poonam Maini believes that it is her destiny to […]
John & Denise Saputo Gold Coast Eagle Distributing The King & Queen Of Beer For Charity Cover Photography By James Corwin Johnson The numbers just get bigger every year: 450 golf tournaments, 1,400 external events, 250 corporate events, 50 yacht excursions. ALL FOR CHARITY There’s no other business in the Sarasota/Manatee area, and beyond, impacting so many people’s lives, in so many ways. Meet the owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, John Saputo. He’s a third-generation beer wholesaler. John was 8 years old when he first began is the beer business, working for his grandfather’s and father’s distributorship in Michigan, […]
Casey Key Gulf To Bay Private Listing Your Hidden Oasis By Brad Ayres This phenomenal estate offers a 75-foot unobstructed deeded beach easement for both viewing, and toes in the sand experiences. Watch the dolphins play as the sun sets over the horizon; you may just see the fabled green flash. To the rear of the home you will find a day dock suitable for your recreational and angler needs. This well protected cove leading directly into Dryman Bay offers the perfect docking area while prepping for the adventures to come.
2018 Beertopia Benefiting Eye Center’s Vision Foundation & Hernando DeSoto Historical Society Hosted by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Photography by James Corwin Johnson Click HERE to download the event collage. Slide show below.
2018 Thunder By The Bay Benefiting Suncoast Charities For Children Photography by Tim Britt, Michael Whitney & Mindy Towns The direct and indirect overall economic impact of the 2016 Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival was calculated at almost $8.9 Million (a 10% increase from 2015) and generated 8,400 room nights in area lodgings. Click HERE to download the event collage. Slideshow below.
Wine, Waves & Wheels Photography by James Corwin Johnson Hosted By MarineMax Sarasota Click HERE to download the event PDF. Slide show below.
Business Builder Benefiting The Players Center for Performing Arts Children’s Summer Camp Photography by James Corwin Johnson Host: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Click HERE to download the event PDF. Slide show below.
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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