Foster Angel…
If you ever have a chance to meet Virginia (Gini) White, you might assume she’s an angel on earth. Over the last 39 years, Gini has fostered…
With Flying Colors…
On Saturday mornings, a group of teens meets in a hangar at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to build an airplane. An actual, two-seat…
The Quinn Quest!
Even in these precarious times, business is booming for Your CBD Store. However, founders Rachael and Marcus Quinn are not content to enjoy…
Ben There and Done It…
From 2012 to 2020, Betsy Benac served tirelessly as a Manatee County commissioner at-large. Although she decided not to seek re-election, one thing is…
Not Your Garden Variety Attraction…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous for visitor and tourist attractions worldwide, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens, a beloved, Old Florida park…
An Island Treasure!
Way back in 1971, a gang of pirates invaded Anna Maria Island, and they’ve been making waves across Manatee County ever since. But these aren’t your…
Keeping It Reel…
On a recent Wednesday evening, in the Sunday School room at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bradenton, eight little girls danced. Matched by…
Awash with Kindness…
To a symphony of humming vacuums, strawberry, leather, and jasmine air freshener scents floated among the soap bubbles at American Car Center, an iconic…
I Can Feel Your Halo!
A hollow silence replaced screeching basketball shoes, whistles, and hollers from cheering parents and booming coaches that usually trumpet the…
Creative Ways to Keep Kids Happy (And Learning!) When You’re Stuck Indoors
Families are saying hello to a new year, but with the coronavirus pandemic still hanging around, things continue to look way different than we’re used to…
Show Some Craft This Holiday Season!
2020 was an interesting year, needless to say, but my family still has plenty of enthusiasm for the upcoming holidays, even with all the ups and downs…
Food For Thought…
One Thanksgiving, years ago, when he worked in the financial industry in Manhattan, Thomas Mantz decided he’d like to volunteer at a food bank for the…
A Wild Thing…
To the heart-tugging rhythm of his mother sobbing, Dr. Charles Tomeo – stoic and stone-faced – listened to searing words drop in painful slow motion…
Phoenix the Phenom!
When asked what she likes about Golf, Phoenix Scanlan said: “I love the winning part.” This simple statement demonstrates two important things about…
How to Safely Travel with Your Kids…
While kids may be staying home more during the pandemic, keeping them safe when you need to travel is important. Using the right car seat, booster seat…
