It is unfortunate, nevertheless sometimes true, when we think of orchestra music or Conductors we assume that the ‘class’ in classical music somehow equates to being pretentious or perhaps a bit elitist. Nothing can be further from the truth when it comes to the Sarasota Pops Orchestra and their newest Conductor, Ms. Robyn Wilkes.

Robyn Wilkes is the Director of Instrumental Studies at State College of Florida, and is also the first female selected to lead as Conductor of the Sarasota Pop…

Who would expect that, of all places, the city of Sarasota would be the next location for a fashion incubator in the country and, on top of that, during The Great Recession? Well, it is; and Sarasota is on the brink of a fashion anomaly. Located on Florida’s west coast, with a vast view of the open waters in the Gulf of Mexico, lies a gem waiting to be discovered.

Sarasota’s emergence within the fashion industry has gained the support of many of Florida’s fashion professionals and de…

Once again, ringing in the holiday season with its 6th annual Atomic Holiday Bazaar, a festive celebration designed to support the creative in you for the holidays. Being the first original indie craft show exclusively showing vintage apparel, jewelry, house wares, clothing, antique assemblage, vinyl and other items.

More than a 130 vendors come together to sell their unique products and handmade wares. Adrien Lucas the event organizer, welcomed all to join in the festivities at this yea…

On 2/10/2012 at 7 pm at The Sarasota Garment District, Petunias of Naples will Feature The Designs of at Zula Khramov The 2nd Annual Candy Kiss’s Fashion Show!

This will be an intimate event, for only passionate fashion lovers!

The Vision is to grow an outstanding spring fashion show for Sarasota.

Theme: Spring, Valentine, Steam Punk.
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Come out and socialize with all your friends, and enjoy meeting no ones while supporting a great cause.

$10 at the door.
All proceeds benefit t…

Wasn’t she beautiful?

Those are the three words every bride wants to hear. There are a few simple steps to ensure you get rave reviews on your special day.

What’s your date, time and place?

Maybe you are summer at sunset on the beach people. Then again there’s winter at 5:30 at the Country Club. You get the drift. These decisions will factor into what types of gowns you will want to look for.

What’s your style?

Are you picturing something vintage and romantic…

If you want be at the top of mind with your guests and media; create an “event” production from the moment your guests arrive. The successful ingredients include the theme and overall design look that has visual elements, entertaining food and the right amount of festive atmosphere. Here is how our event planners create those events, while keeping an eye on the budget.

The Theme is the message or idea at the will be carried throughout the event. It may be a single topic, a destination…

Pets tend to become a valued part of our families.  Unfortunately, they are often forgotten about when pet owners do their estate planning.

What would happen to your pet if you or your loved one became ill or passed away?  Sadly, many pets end up in animal shelters where they may be euthanized or at no-kill shelters living in cages.  You can prevent this from happening to your pet by including a pet trust in your estate plan.

Pet trusts are not just for ultra-wealthy peopl…

Mother Nature hasn’t held back the past few winter seasons… ice storms, frigid temps and huge snowstorms in major U.S. cities have introduced creative names like Snowpocalypse and Snowmageddon into modern day vocabulary. So, it’s no surprise that nearly 80 percent (79.9%) of women questioned in a recent Lands’ End survey said due to past winter extremes, they would prepare more for this winter than they have in past winters.

“At Lands’ End, we started preparing for this winter before the sn…

The practice of “Happy Law” may sound like an oxymoron, but not for one unique Sarasota attorney.

Kevin Pillion founded and manages, Co-Executor PLC, a law firm with a heart that focuses on wills, trusts and elder care planning in Southwest Florida.

A tall and slender man with red hair and smiling Irish eyes, Kevin’s casual demeanor is engaging. He’s always ready with a funny quip and a good cup of hot Irish tea. That down-to-earth attitude is especially refreshing when p…

CrossFit Gulf Coast is the only training center in Sarasota that is both a Certified Underground Strength gym and a licensed, affiliated CrossFit gym. The owner, Frank DiMeo, is a fitness advocate, experienced trainer, author and speaker. Frank has over 25 years of martial arts experience, 10 years in strength & conditioning. CrossFit is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity using elements of weight training, sprinting, and gymnastics. It is the fastest gr…