A Weekend of Art, Food, and Community Giving—Proceeds Support Local Youth Programs The Rotary Club of Englewood is proud to present the 43rd Annual Fine Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the […]
Kayak Peace by Les & Kimball Beery We usually write articles about fishing from a kayak. Sure, they’re great platforms to fish shallow water or just paddle around for exercise, but a kayak is much more for an observant paddler. They’re a quiet, efficient, personal, and simple escape vehicle from the chaos of modern American […]
By Nita Cole Faith Lutheran Church of Rotonda West, located at 551 Rotonda Blvd., recently marked a significant milestone—its 50th anniversary in Rotonda West. This celebration of half a century of faith, service, and community recently drew members together in joyous recognition of the church’s enduring mission. Pastor Brian Armen has served the congregation since […]
It’s been a couple of weeks since Anora (R) exceeded expectations at the Oscars, earning Sean Baker a record four trophies (Best Picture, Directing, Editing and Writing) for one film and star Mikey Madison a surprising but deserving Best Actress Oscar over sentimental favorite Demi Moore. While it wasn’t my favorite film of the year, […]
Please join Vineland Elementary School in congratulating the February Herons of the Month. This program, sponsored by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 113, recognizes students who display the attributes of the Vineland motto “Where Herons SOAR” (Show Respect, Own Actions, Accept Differences, Realize Potential). These students are recognized and receive a ribbon from the […]
Amanda shares her expert insights and sharp critiques on the latest movies and shows, offering readers an entertaining and informed take on what’s worth watching. As I write this, the Oscars are just around the corner, and the movie to beat is The Brutalist (rated R in theaters and streaming) which clocks in at three […]
The first Hermitage & Nathan Benderson Park collaboration in 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 from 6:30 to 7:45pm, at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, featuring playwright, director, performer, and Hermitage Fellow Madeline Sayet. Known throughout the theater world for her work in contemporary Native American theater and indigenizing Western classics, […]
From March 1 to March 31, Sea Grape Gallery will be featuring one of their artists, Cheryl McClure, photographer. Cheryl and her husband spent many vacations scuba diving in the Caribbean where she loved capturing photographs of the strange and wonderful living creatures of the sea. Now Cheryl is focusing her creative passion on photographing […]
Sea Grape Gallery will be showcasing the artwork of guest artist Stew Roles, potter for the month of March. Stew has been working in a potter’s studio and teaching for twenty years. Recently his interests in Raku and different firing techniques have produced amazingly beautiful textures and colors. During March, Stew’s unique pottery will be […]
The classic Neil Simon comedy “The Odd Couple” opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, […]