Summer is officially here! Our snowbirds have returned to their homes in the north and things around Southwest Florida tend to slow down for the season. Still, for all the local "year-rounders", there are so many reasons we think summer here is the tops. Here are a bunch of reasons why we love the summer! [...]

Ask anyone to describe life in Sarasota and it's likely you'll hear "arts and culture" in their very first sentence. Beyond being known for our beaches, Sarasota County is a community rich with live theater, concerts, ballet, opera, galleries, museums and even, the circus! "Sarasota is clearly the cultural mecca of Florida," [...]

There's a great deal of action taking place on the stages across Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte County this week. From beautiful ballets to Broadway musicals, venues around town are brimming with live music, dance, and drama. We are bringing you a round up of our top picks in the Southwest Florida cultural scene. [...]