THUNDER BY THE BAY Rev It Up! By Ed Bertha “You do not need a therapist if you own a motorcycle, any kind of motorcycle” Dan Aykroyd Once again Thunder by the Bay ROARED into Sarasota raising over $136,000 for Suncoast Charities for Children. This year’s event enables Suncoast Charities for Children to continue providing support to Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, which over the years has constructed area facilities valued at over $20 million dollars. This past year approximately 8,000 special needs children, teens, adults and their families benefited from Suncoast Charities for Children funding. Research Data Services calculated […]
Position Yourself with Positivity By Crystal DaCorta Realtors, are you feeling tired and stressed out? It may be that you could use a boost of positivity to get you back on the right track. Although harder than it may sound, incorporating positivity into your life should be part of your daily routine. With busy work schedules, family lives, and social activities, it may be easy to lose sight of attending every day to a positive mind-frame. It is our belief that when you attend to the body’s position of the spine and joints, you will allow for the best circulation […]
REAL La Dolce Vita MÉLANGE Exploration of Food, Art & Drink; A Brunch Experience By Sandra Halliday Photography by James Corwin Johnson To step into Mélange is like entering into a world of wonderment and magic. Owner Chef Lan Bradeen inherited a deep love for cooking from her Vietnamese mother and an appreciation of wine and whiskey from her Scottish father. After graduating from college with degrees in Religion and Chinese Medicine, she honed her craft in restaurants that specialized in international cuisines. Her culinary style can best be described as an exploration of food, art, and drink. Our journey […]
The Academy At Glengary “The Journey To Wellness” By: Ed Bertha Photography By: James Corwin Johnson Nationwide, the unemployment rate for those with serious mental illnesses — such as bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia and major depression hovers around 90 percent. The Academy At Glengary, formerly the Vincent Academy, a new Sarasota vocational training center for adults with mental health challenges, is in a position to assist in changing that number in our community. Without a program like Academy At Glengary’s, many individuals with mental health issues end up dependent on public assistance or get caught up in an ongoing […]
Makers United for Children’s Hope Foundation Blake’s New Ride By: Zac Hurst Photography By: Chuck Carroll & Julie Hirsch Last issue we featured the MUCH Foundation and Blake was our opening photo, mesmerized by a butterfly. This past month Blake received something even better. It was a great day. A day everyone was looking forward to. The MUCH Foundation gave a WCMX Wheelchair made by Box Wheelchairs to their favorite little Batman, Blake, once it was custom painted and lit up with an array of super bright LED lights of course. This wheelchair is a one of a kind, just […]
Team Fontanetta Ann & Frank Fontanetta Fairway Independent Mortgage Timing Is Everything By Tom Heatherman ”It’s not about the loans we do; it is about the hearts we change and the people we help.” Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO Timing — It is often said — can make a world of difference when introducing a new business or venture. That’s why Ann and Frank Fontanetta waited until just the right moment to team-up with Fairway Independent Mortgage. Frank was at the peak of a career that spanned over 25 years in the lending industry, having risen through the ranks from […]
Casey Key Gulf To Bay Residence For Sale, NOT IN MLS. Broker Protected. Welcome to Casey Key; where the warm tropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the highly desirable boating waters of the intercoastal come together to form an opulent beach to bay retreat. 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 […]
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Over 100 Awards, Only 2 Official Sanctioned Event Awards A 1929 Duesenberg J/SJ Convertible and 1963 Ferrari 250/275P won the Best In Show honors on at the 23rd annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The news comes following another crowd pleasing year giving special honor to the only double Formula 1 World Champion and two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Emerson Fittipaldi. This year’s competition drew more than 300 cars and motorcycles into 35 classes to the 10th and 18th Fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island representing over 120 years of motorcar development.
Ultra Luxury Property Group Christy Travis, Kimberly Mills, Jay Travis and the Elite Business Partners Flying Higher Photography By James Corwin Johnson Get on board with Christy Travis, Kimberly Mills, Jay Travis & the Elite Business Partners. They are “Flying Higher” in the Gulf Coast Florida real estate market. Christy Travis, Kimberly Mills & Jay Travis, founders of the Ultra Luxury Property Group, are the real estate experts who bring a level of market knowledge that few other real estate groups can match. They deliver an exclusive concierge real estate experience.
1622 Peregrine Point Drive, The Landings Not Just A House – It’s Now A Home By Robin Denker Represented By Mariah Morris, REALTOR, Yorkshire International Real Estate As a professional kitchen and bath designer for nearly thirty years I pride myself on seeing good bones of a house in its before stage. This is exactly what I saw in the Peregrine Point Drive house; which we proudly call home. The Landings neighborhood reminded us of Westlake Village and Brentwood, both suburbs of Los Angeles where we are from.
Mariah Morris: Win with the Inn Team By Nicole Carbon Photo By James Corwin Johnson You could say Mariah Morris hit the ground running in her career early on and it led to a fascinating path. Worldly experiences mixed with an innate hospitable charm truly sets her apart as a realtor. Working from the heart to serve and protect the client is what matters most. These are traits that shines through almost instantaneously upon meeting. She spent her childhood in northern Maine, although you could almost call her a native to the area. “I have lived all over Sarasota and […]
Makers United for Children’s Hope Foundation By: Nicole Carbon Photography By: Chuck Carroll & Julie Hirsch Sitting across from me one recent afternoon, dressed in normal everyday attire, was a real, live super hero. I kid you not. Meet Zachary Hurst, Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Makers United for Children’s Hope Foundation (MUCH), whose board members include Ben Jayko, Laurie Sore, and Joe Davison. They make magic happen by uniting experts in the medical, engineering, and technology worlds who donate their extraordinary talent to help children in need. In turn, these makers get the rare opportunity to create […]
REAL La Dolce Vita Sonny’s BBQ Catering Let’s Get This Party Started! By Sandra Halliday Photography by James Corwin Johnson The evening of Kim Burns’ birthday party saw cool weather that quickly warmed up when a convivial group of friends and family gathered at iHeart Media’s studio in Sarasota to celebrate another milestone in her journey of life, her love of food, and Southern-style cuisine catered by Sonny’s BBQ. Sonny’s BBQ was founded by Floyd “Sonny” Tillman in Gainesville, Florida, in 1968. Its humble beginnings as a local BBQ joint grew quickly, thanks in part to the passion that the […]
Business Builder Benefiting The Stancomb Family Photography by James Corwin Johnson Host: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Click HERE to download the event PDF. Slide show below.
Once In A Blue Moon ~ TAKE II Backstage Party Benefiting Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Photography By: Still Silver Host: Ringling College of Art + Design Studio Lab Click HERE to download the event PDF. Photo gallery below
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