SCF’s First Gentleman
As the husband of State College of Florida (SCF) President Dr. Carol Probstfeld, Bill Murphy is often referred to as the “First Gentleman” around the SCF…
A Landmark Pier Restaurant
Greg Campbell was 12 and home – supposedly sick – from school, when he cooked on his own for the first time. Always ambitious, he chose popovers – light…
Happy Amongst Her Cubs…
When life swells uncomfortably out of proportion and the phone buzzes impatiently every five minutes, Annette Larkin – the gregarious, charismatic…
Meet Maverick
As the radio host of 92.1 CTQ’s “Maverick & Lulu in the Morning,” Maverick Johnson is a household name for local country music fans. But there’s more to…
A Competitive Edge
When Sophie Potillo dances, she is graceful, precise, and expressive. All things that make her a winner. Sophie, 10 and in fifth grade at Braden River…
The Mosaic Backyard Universe at the Bishop – Play With a Purpose
Southwest Florida has a new early learning resource. The Mosaic Backyard Universe at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is a brand-new…
Top Apps and Tools for Getting Organized as a First-time Parent
First-time parents must quickly learn to adjust to a new schedule and daily routine. Luckily, certain apps and other tools are great for first-time parents,…
The Best Pal Anyone Could Have
With a towering frame over six-feet tall, Deputy Ralph Bryant exudes a bigger-than-life, stoic force field and a nature so humble and serious you may…
The Path to Perfect Vision
Much like the fact that we are not born with the innate ability to recite our ABCs and 123s, we are not born with innately perfect vision, either. It’s a…
On the Bookshelf
“Dressing Up!” is one of the books of the “Amazing me!” series, created for the infant and toddler age group. This book is a medium sized board book…
Keep Responsibility on Your Kids
Erma Bombeck was a writer and comedian for over forty years. Her titles included, If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, Why am I in the Pits? and, At Wit’s End…
Lord of the Strings
In summer, the Pops Orchestra in Bradenton runs “Camping with the Pops,” an intensive program that gives kids a chance to learn from, rehearse with, and…
The Art of Raising a Well-rounded Child
As children grow ever bigger and stronger it becomes increasingly important that parents take into consideration this question: Is my child Physically…
All Aboard the Dental Express
With the clock barely striking 7 am on a recent morning, Esperanza Gamboa rushed to get ready for a bustling day when her cell phone rang unexpectedly…
Palm View Soars Into the Future
Palm View Elementary began the new school year on an exciting note after receiving excellent news over the summer when the Florida Department of…
