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 Documentary Feature Competition: Fake It So Real

As a teenager in love for the first time, I surprised myself and everyone around me by thoroughly enjoying a date to a professional wrestling match…you know, the kind with gross characters, elaborate costumes and much fake ado. To those…

The Main Bar Sandwich Shop is the epitome of perfection, plain and simple.  There’s no fancy verbage or whimsical picture I could paint with words to properly portray how great this place is.  It’s a landmark, it’s a haven, it’s comfort food.  You won’t find smoke screens or mirrors trying to convey authenticity, because authenticity is served up…

There are many misconceptions on the application of eyelash extensions.  When shopping for a stylist ask how they were trained and if they are certified.  When looking for services value is not always defined by price.

To read more about finding the best quality and value click here,

in the Sarasota area, for stunning lashes…

March is a decedent month hands up, that’s right, hands up, not hands down!  March is a month where men and women can cheer in unison, “G-O BABY” and “THATTA WAY” without any sideways looks.  Dick Vitale-isms are praised, fans are adorned with college threads from head to toe and madness reigns from one coast to the other.  Grab your brackets and…

Photo by Kim Conner Wqmag.com

At Wednesday’s Kick-off Party for the Sarasota Film Festival, Tom Hall predicted that Christopher Plummer will receive a best supporting actor nomination for his performance in this year’s closing night film “Beginners.”  If last year’s films are any indication of the quality of this…

Make your next salon service count as a donation to the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay for Life kicks off with a Style-a-Thon at Inspirations Salon on Sunday, March 27^th and Monday, March 28^th. Payments for any hair service during the Style-a-Thon will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, Relay for Life on April 9^th and 10^th. You can receive a hair cut, color or even the frizz-relieving Keratin…

A deal is a deal, is a deal.  But when a deal is laced with a fabulous intimate setting, refined delicate flavor profiles, and spot-on drink pairings, it’s a win-win without a shadow of a doubt!  Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers a great new alternative to start…

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When walking down Main Street in Sarasota, it’s hard not to notice the lively atmosphere and people walking about.  It’s truly the epitome of a thriving downtown with eclectic and varied restaurants and cafés at every turn of the head.  The seasons are turning, and everyone is taking notice.  Nothing is better than a lunch in the sun with a cool breeze to keep the average…

In our daily journey it is so easy to get caught up in the “all” of what we must do. We hide in the busyness of our routines, the desires of our hearts, only to have them surface at odd moments as unrecognized sadness.

It is spring time in Florida. From the balmy breeze, the blue skies, the budding greenery and oh yes the traffic. It is a time of growth, a time of renewal and refreshing. It is a time to open the windows and let the fresh air fill the house, before it again…

The simple answer is yes!

But like CD’s, bonds and stocks, energy efficiency has different rates of return.

Current retrofit strategies can deliver considerable savings while improving the environment and your quality of life.

Replacing conventional lights with CFL’s may cost $100 and may save you $150/year.  Now that’s an investment!  A programmable thermostat costing $125 may save $200 in heating and cooling bills. Updating your pool pump may cost $1,000, but save you…

Pencil skirts or skinny jeans?  Colored or patterned tights?  Over-the-knee boots or peep-toed heels?  Button-up sweater or pea coat style jacket?  Turtle neck or tunic?  Brunette or bald???  I’m Alex, and I have been totally bald for all of my fabulous 20 years alive.

First and foremost, I cannot wear wigs.  They are hot and honestly, I would…

Low Levels of Vitamin D and…

Especially in the beginning of relationship, fantasy plays a big part. We meet someone, there’s chemistry, and within our head, we often imagine the person to be all we hope him or her to be. We begin to act as if he or she is that person. When that happens, we are engaging in fantasy. Before we know it, we can become embroiled in a relationship with someone we don’t truly know in spite of the long, heartfelt conversations and spark-firing chemistry experienced in the beginning. It is…

While colored mascaras have recently come back in vogue, Brown and Black still take the lead as top color picks. 

So which color is right for you? There is no right or wrong answer to this question and it often comes down to personal preference. There are a few pointers, however, that may help sway your decision. For those that don’t know which to choose, here are our top tips: 

• Brown mascara on fair haired clients creates a softer, more natural look. For those with…