The Stuff Report

The late, great comedian George Carlin delivered an uproarious routine about our "stuff" and how much effort we put into managing it. The plethora of consignment shops and storage facilities in Sarasota are testament to the overflow problem that happens for people in a consumer economy, when it comes time to downsize or edit out the excess. Not only do we need to find places to put all our stuff, but sometimes we need experts to help us organize, pack, sell, and ship it. This comes up a lot for families whose elderly parents move to assisted living facilities or decide to go back up north to live closer to their grown children and grandchildren. We noticed recently that a locally owned

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Weekend Wrap-Up 02.22.10

Weekend Wrap-Up 02.22.10

Saturday started out simply enough, with a lazy amble through the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market on Lemon Avenue to pick up some soaps, flowers, spices, and oranges. Once we reached Main Street, it was...
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Weekend Preview 02.19.10

Sometimes Sarasota entertainment happens in off-the-beaten-track locations. For instance, tonight (Friday, 2/19/10 from 6PM to 10PM) is the Third Friday Towles Court Art Walk, which takes place on and around Morrill Street, just west...
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Friday Night on the Town

Friday Night on the Town

With locals and visitors alike asking once again, “What happened to sunny Sarasota weather?”, last night we went looking for entertainment around town, despite the chilly winds and overcast skies. First stop was a delish...
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Sarasota Events

The Sarasota Opera House – now playing!

The Sarasota Opera House – now playing!

The Sarasota Opera House is the place to go whether you are new to the opera or an opera aficianado. The original theater was built in the 1920’s and was a popular destination for entertainment...
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Sarasota Shopping

Pineapple Bay Trading Company

Pineapple Bay Trading Company

There’s a 50% off sale going on right now at this Sarasota shopping emporium of fascinating finds from Tibet and other exotic places. When you walk into Pineapple Bay Trading Company on Pineapple Avenue...
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A Sarasota Weekend During Season

A Sarasota Weekend During Season

The weather this weekend wasn’t inspiring, but the social calendar surely was. Sarasota during Season is full of fun things to do and see. For instance, the Native American Indian Festival was at the...
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Best Dancing in Sarasota

Best Dancing in Sarasota

If you enjoy blowing off steam on the dance floor, be sure to check out some of Sarasota’s most fun venues for letting the music move you. And the good news is that you...
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Floating Chapel on the Bay

Floating Chapel on the Bay

Having spent a lovely afternoon at the Sarasota Opera Open House, my husband and I took a walk down to Marina Jack’s.  Marina Jack’s is located in the marina, overlooking Sarasota Bay, downtown and...
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Ride to Fun and Errands

Sitting patiently at the wheel of his minivan the other night in front of 7-11 in Siesta Village was Holly Wall, whose driver-side door sported this sign: Jay Dees Personal Driver for Hire. We...
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