Romance is blooming all around Southwest Florida. In fact, the metro area of North Port - Sarasota - Bradenton was just named the No. 1 Best Affordable Honeymoon Spot in the United States by Liability. Well, first comes love, and then comes marriage, and we have compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best destinations to say "I do" [...]

The holidays have arrived! What better place to enjoy the season than Florida's Gulf Coast where the holiday spirit is in full swing from Lakewood Ranch to Longboat Key and Boca Grande to Bradenton. We are bringing you a selection of our favorite events, attractions, and performances to bring in good cheer. [...]

In the spirit of the holidays, the "Saunders in 60" was filmed on location at the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate in Manatee County. Our host was joined by the cast of "Dickens at the Crosley" to sing and share a traditional holiday carol.   [...]

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, we don’t typically see ice, sleet, or snow (unless you include December 24^th, 1989 when it flurried and I grabbed icicles off the roof and put them in the freezer as proof that it really happened). Nonetheless, when December comes, nothing says the holidays are here like twinkling lights, jolly festivals, and [...]

It's nearly Halloween! To mark this macabre occasion, residents of Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County will soon be sporting costumed-attire, trick-or-treating, and taking tours of haunted houses. To help get in the ghoulish spirit, the [...]

Mom. She does so much for us all year long. With one official day to celebrate how amazing she is, it’s up to us to make it memorable. Here are 10 ways to show you care in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties: [...]

What do you get when you combine Charles Dickens, classic carols, Victorian costumes, colorful characters, and Christmas – all set on the captivating Bayfront estate of a bygone era? Nestled just north of the [...]