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As I watched the Rose Bowl Parade it was interesting to see the top resolutions for 2011 as they scrolled across the screen:…

Have you ever noticed how certain topics completely dominate the news at specific times of the year?  Just look back at the headlines for October, when even the most passionate breast cancer advocates were

“pinked out” by Halloween.

As 2011 approaches, if you haven’t made some…

Once again I will be emceeing the New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop together with ABC 7's Bob Harrigan from the mainstage on Lemon & Main. We hope that you'll come and join us! Stage Manager Christine Nordstrom and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance will make sure that there's music, food & drink wherever you look! It starts at 2pm for the kids, and…

Still need gifts for those special people on your gift giving list?



Need just one more extra item for somene?



Or possibly your just tired of all the hustle and bustle and could use a helping hand. 

Mood Elements is here for you.



Our 10 oz. jar candles make fantastic gifts and our 2.75 oz. glass votives are the best…

How do you get 3 dogs to look at you in exactly the same split-second? Why, you sing opera at the top of your voice, of course! It was also quite effective to attract the attention of Lori & Pete Mishos! LOL

Photo: Cliff Roles, …

Canada has become popular globally for the high quality and affordable education here. Thousands of students migrate to Canada for their higher education requirement. This is second largest country in the world to have so diverse communities on its land. There are many diplomas and degree courses of varied length on various topics available in several of Universities, colleges and private institutes. The country has become a hub for higher education. A lot of vocational courses are offered…

Some people will dream all their lives about publishing a book.

What is the difference between those who do and those who don't?

First...discipline? 13 year old Sarasota, Florida author, R.A. Spyder has learned that discipline of writing daily. This has paid off in the recent release of a first book…

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving, but are you a good giver and receiver?  The gift exchange actually says a lot about your relationship. Many people are good at being either a giver or a receiver, but not both. Healthy relationships involve mutual giving and receiving -- cherishing others with special gestures and also allowing oneself to be cherished. This holiday, observe yourself to see how comfortable you are with both giving and receiving and look to see what it means about…

Aim. Snap. Learn. It’s just that easy for parents to get detailed information before buying a video game this holiday season. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) – which assigns the age and content ratings for computer and video games – has released an online video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gs_BRexfrY) announcing the upgraded version of its free…

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Bars & Taverns, Commercial and Residential Cleaning Service, Shutter Manufacturer, Lawn & Landscape Services, Multi-Million Grossing Service & Retail Business, Beauty Salons, Coin Laundry in Bradenton, Deli / Beverage Store w/ Real Estate located near sports facility, Auto Body & Collision Repair,…

How does one put the “merry” into Merry Christmas or the “happy” into Happy Holidays when your Mother has received a diagnosis of DLBCL  (Diffuse Large-B-Cell Lymphoma) two weeks before Christmas?

I recently wrote about the seemingly dismissive attitudes of doctors when dealing with intermittent symptoms from my…

Have you been dreaming of acquiring higher education abroad. Have you already made your mind for a foreign destination for your higher study? Here is some useful information about a country which is know globally as the best higher education destination, with a wide range of courses. Yes! I am talking about Canada and some technical schools there that can give you the best return on your investment.…

The holidays are a wonderful time of year; friends and family visiting and an abundance of new toys for your pet.

Those annual holiday items we think are beautiful and peaceful are viewed as toys by your dog and then…