2. Sarasota Native American Art & Music Festival
The rich culture, artistry, music, food and traditions of the Native American people will be on display at the 14th annual Sarasota Native American Art & Music Festival. This year’s event will feature the first annual Sarasota Native American Music Concert (tickets are $15 or festival/concert combo $22; children free.) Taking place 6-10 p.m. Saturday, the numerous acts on the lineup include Stevie Strings, singer Teri Garrison performing with Richy Kicklighter, and The Huntoons debuting a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Allman Brothers Band. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. (concert) Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Tickets at the gate are $10 adult, $5 children 6-12, 5 and under are free. Military and first responders $8. Info: sarasotanativeamericanindianfestival.com
Located on the western side of Honore Avenue across from Fruitville Elementary School, Cedar Hollow is a pleasant, cozy community. Once an orange grove, it was developed in 1984, offering affordable homes for growing families. Twenty-five years later it continues to appeal to households with children, with home values ranging from the low $200,000s to the mid-$300,000s
Cedar Hollow is surrounded by greenery. Its northeast section borders the Palm-Roberts Memorial park cemetery. To the west, a sizeable preserve separates it from the grounds of McIntosh Middle School. With curving, meandering roads and larger lots than most newly built subdivisions, the neighborhood has an open, spacious feel.
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What are the best coffee shops in Sarasota-Manatee? Here s our guide
From artisan establishments to more casual, low-key spots, some of the best local places to grab a cup of coffee.
Whether it s a needed jolt of caffeine in the morning, or an inviting atmosphere to meet someone or spend some alone time while sipping a drink, the appeal of a good coffee shop is timeless. Thankfully, there are plenty of such standout spots to choose from in Sarasota-Manatee.
Sadly, we did lose downtown Bradenton coffee shops Oscura Café and Bar and Tellers last year. Yet in just the past few months, we ve also seen the openings of Cremesh Coffee and Bakery in Bradenton, Rise Coffee Co. & Nye s Cream Sandwiches in Sarasota and Tenth Street Coffee in Palmetto. Then there are all the long-running local coffeehouse favorites, ranging from artisan establishments to low-key, casual spots.
Obituary - CHARLOTTE SCHULMAN
January 29, 2021
Charlotte Schulman, age 97, passed away peacefully at Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. She will be lovingly remembered by her immediate family and friends as Mom, Auntie, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Char and dear friend.
Charlotte, born in New York, on Nov. 1, 1923, was the youngest of five children of the late Dr. Morris and Frieda Deutsch Reichard. Growing up in upstate New York, Charlotte was also a semi-professional ice skater (her mother drove 40 miles twice a week for professional lessons). She was a graduate of George Washington University, Washington, D.C., with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
The Parrot X-Press Grill opens in Sarasota
The Parrot X-Press Grill has opened at 2407 Bee Ridge Road in the former space of Smacks Burgers & Shakes, which closed in September. The new business is owned by Jeff and Melanie Gambino, who also own The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton on State Road 70 near Interstate 75.
“We’re super excited about it,” Jeff Gambino said about the new concept. “It’s got that great Parrot vibe to it, inside and out, and we’ve heard a lot of positive response from the general public, both at our other locations as well as just stopping by here.”