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 […]
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 […]
Ed Sr. – 88 And Not Stopping! Happy Father’s Day Dad! Father’s Day The holiday was first introduced to Congress in 1913 but didn’t gain recognition until 1966 when Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers. It became a permanent national holiday six years later when President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
2017 Rewind, www.GetRealExclusive.com’s Top 10 Most Read Stories By Ed Bertha “In the future everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” Andy Warhol Which Stories Were REAL Web Hot In 2017? The articles on www.GetRealExclusive.com receiving the most views in 2017 were:
Happy Holiday Wishes to All! By Ed Bertha “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.” Helen Keller From Thanksgiving weekend through the first day of the new year, people are busy celebrating every holiday from Winter Solstice and Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, just to name a few. Locally after “giving thanks” we rush full steam ahead into the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Crazed shopping, jammed restaurants and clogged roads await our journey this season. Looking back it’s […]
Thank You Dad For Your Service. Edward Bertha Sr. entered the Korean War as a youngster in his very early 20’s. The stories he reluctantly tells are both fascinating and horrifying. At age 88 he still is emotionally and physically scarred from the experience. This day is to you Dad, and all the others who sacrificed to make the world a better place for all of us. Love you
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival Continues To Rock! By Ed Bertha “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aeso What a race it was for all! 10 DAYS OF EVENTS $36 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT 100,395 LIVESTREAM RACE VIEWERS 18,500 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS 100 COUNTRIES/80 MILLION WORLDWIDE TELEVISION COVERAGE 100,000 FANS AND PARTICIPANTS $100,000 NETTED BY SUNCOAST CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival Coming Up By Ed Bertha “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa Soon the 4th of July weekend will be upon us and that means speed on the water with the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival. Many equate the event with the races but it is much, much, more. It’s a week-long gala with something entertaining for all ages. From golf to fishing, to fireworks the event has something for everyone. Produced by Suncoast Charities for Children the festival has a significant impact on our community […]
JUST REDUCED! 6235 Yellow Wood Place Secluded Oaks. REDUCTIONS Was $ 409,000 NOW $ 399,800. Quiet and off the beaten path, yet with easy access to I-75 this comfortable home is waiting for your personal touches. Recent paint, carpet and sod/landscaping make this home move in ready. An open kitchen/family room combination, with built in entertainment unit, makes this oasis ready to entertain. The inviting living room opens to the lanai/pool area and flows to the large dining room complete with chandelier and ceiling pendant. You will love the kitchen’s wood cabinets, granite counter tops, gas stove/oven, stainless steel appliances […]
Getting REAL With Jack Dowd By Ed Bertha “Events Happen, Experiences Are Created” Ed Bertha In a span of sixty days REAL Exclusive Magazine produced “Last Call” Recalled and Arts on the Bay. Both events featured renowned artwork from artist Jack Dowd.
REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Arts On The Bay Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27 Host Lynne Koy Coldwell Banker Previews International Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions
REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Arts On The Bay Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27 Host Lynne Koy Coldwell Banker Previews International Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions
Arts On The Bay Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27 Host Lynne Koy Coldwell Banker Previews International Click HERE to download the event PDF. Slide show (200+ photos) and videos below.
REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Last Call Recalled Featuring Ringling College of Art + Design Showcasing Jack Dowd’s Last Call Special Guest Twinkle Host Dimmitt Automotive Group, The Sarasota Studio Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions
REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Last Call Recalled Featuring Ringling College of Art + Design Showcasing Jack Dowd’s Last Call Special Guest Twinkle Host Dimmitt Automotive Group, The Sarasota Studio Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions
Monday, August 20, 2018
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