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Venice named No.1 in report on Best Destinations for Snowbirds
The traditional wintertime “migration” towards friendlier shores keeps gaining new clientele. The millions of baby boomers from the northern United States and Canada are joined in their quest for sunshine by young professionals who can now increasingly work from anywhere. The work-from-home trend has exploded in the aftermath of the pandemic, tripling from 5.6% (8.7 million people) in 2019 to […] The post Venice named No.1 in report on Best Destinations for Snowbirds first appeared on Town Chronicle.
PANTHERS in PERIL
As the end of 2023 approaches, one of Florida’s iconic species has tallied a total of 13 deaths so far, the lowest in 10 years. Maybe the fact that the population of endangered Florida panthers has dropped by “only” 13 is a cause for celebration. Or maybe it’s cause for concern. That number is about half that of the two […] The post PANTHERS in PERIL first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Havana is calling you — and it’s just an hour away
Welcome To Florida’s Latin Quarter — or, more precisely, Ybor City. Founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor and other cigar manufacturers, it was home to immigrants, mainly from Cuba, Spain and Italy. The cigar industry flourished here until the 1930s, giving Tampa the moniker Cigar City. The depression substantially reduced the demand for fine hand-rolled cigars and many of […] The post Havana is calling you — and it’s just an hour away first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Clyde Butcher exhibit comes to Historic Spanish Point
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present the extraordinary imagery of photographer and conservationist Clyde Butcher throughout the grounds of the Historic Spanish Point campus. The exhibit “Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens” will feature large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher’s beautiful photographs of plants, animals and habitats of Florida will be exhibited amid the natural landscape of the 30-acre waterfront […] The post Clyde Butcher exhibit comes to Historic Spanish Point first appeared on Town Chronicle.
The day I found a shipwreck — and also a shark
The distinct shape of an old hull was visible. I snorkeled around it in 78-degree water. Before summer rains cloud the water, visibility is excellent, as it was this day just south of Matlacha Pass in Pine Island Sound. As I concentrated on the exposed wooden ribs and stringers, I looked for marine life and observed moon jellyfish, whelk egg […] The post The day I found a shipwreck — and also a shark first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Conservation Foundation celebrates 20 years of protecting nature
As it celebrates 20 years of conserving land in Southwest Florida, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is spotlighting a different aspect of its work and the corresponding community impact each month. October’s spotlight is “Protecting Nature.” With the support of its dedicated and growing conservation community, the not-for-profit land trust has protected more than 19,200 acres in its two-decade […] The post Conservation Foundation celebrates 20 years of protecting nature first appeared on Town Chronicle.
The little theater that could
In the near decade since its founding, Urbanite Theatre has survived a red tide, two hurricanes, a pandemic, and increasing costs of everything, noted Summer Wallace, its producing artistic director. Wallace, along with co-founders Brendan Ragan and Harry Lipstein, created an award-winning, flexible black-box theater in 2014, located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. She has transitioned into her role […] The post The little theater that could first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Spring training tickets on sale at annual Grilled Cheese Festival
Single-game tickets for the Atlanta Braves’ fifth Spring Training season at CoolToday Park in North Port will go on sale at 11 a.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 18. The ticket sales coincide with kicking off the Third Annual Grilled Cheese Festival at CoolToday Park. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The […] The post Spring training tickets on sale at annual Grilled Cheese Festival first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Fast TRAIN
When Brightline fast trains finally made their initial runs between Miami and the newly opened train station in Terminal C at Orlando International Airport starting the first day of autumn—a 235-mile trip of about 3.5 hours envisioned more than a decade ago, and currently with four stops en route—owners and riders appeared ecstatic. For good reason. “It’s what people in […] The post Fast TRAIN first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Keep your Florida plants “native”
When Linda Manley moved to Florida in 2017, she had planned to have a yard with lantana and hibiscus. Having lived in Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri, Manley — a retired retail florist — envisioned a yard with tropical and exotic plants. And then she found out that what most people think of as “Florida landscape” is a lie. “I […] The post Keep your Florida plants “native” first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Wellen Park’s first wedding expo is a huge success
More than 100 guests gathered last month to attend Wellen Park’s inaugural Wedding + Special Events Expo at Solis Hall, the region’s newest waterfront venue for weddings, community celebrations, business meetings, milestones and just-because events, in Downtown Wellen. Spanning a full day, the expo featured more than 20 local industry professionals showcasing exhibits where attendees explored and experienced some of […] The post Wellen Park’s first wedding expo is a huge success first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Neal receives multiple awards from area building association
Neal Communities, the area’s largest private homebuilder, and Neal Signature Homes were honored with six marketing awards and 19 sales awards in the 2023 SMC Celebration of Excellence Awards presented by the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association (MSBIA). The awards, selected by MSBIA’s Sales and Marketing Council, recognize outstanding achievements in sales and marketing in the local building industry. For […] The post Neal receives multiple awards from area building association first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Floridians encouraged to take advantage of fall planting
Floridians are no stranger to the heat — particularly those with a green thumb. Record temperatures require an increased level of hydration to keep young plants alive throughout the hot summer months. Experts recommend instead to opt for planting in the fall, which conserves natural resources and allows plants to mature before high temperatures return. “To ensure plants reach full […] The post Floridians encouraged to take advantage of fall planting first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Innovations in breast cancer treatment offer hope for the present and future
Unraveling the mysteries of the human genome and the ability for scientists to peer inside the very core of cancer at the molecular level are driving rapid advancements in treating breast cancer — light years ahead of those used only a decade ago. For Alexander Glick, M.D., and other local medical oncologists, the ever-expanding body of research and knowledge of […] The post Innovations in breast cancer treatment offer hope for the present and future first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Embracing Our Differences celebrates 20 years with art exhibit at Sarasota Art Museum
Sarah Wertheimer, the executive director of Embracing Our Differences, recently announced that the organization will be staging its final exhibit of EOD’s 20th anniversary season from Oct. 21 to Nov. 26 at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design. “Embracing Kindness” will showcase 14 artworks and accompanying quotations selected from exhibits from the past 20 years. “EOD’s […] The post Embracing Our Differences celebrates 20 years with art exhibit at Sarasota Art Museum first appeared on Town Chronicle.
A major storm didn’t deter North Port’s new emergency manager
What a way to start a new job. North Port welcomed its new emergency Manager, Stacy Aloisio, on Aug. 5. She hadn’t even been at the helm a month before facing her first big squall. In true Florida fashion, she was baptized by fire — or, more appropriately, wind and rain — with Hurricane Idalia initially posing a potential threat […] The post A major storm didn’t deter North Port’s new emergency manager first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Worden Farm’s Farm Box delivery program returning to Wellen Park
Since 2003, Worden Farm — an 85-acre family farm in Punta Gorda founded by husband-and-wife team Chris and Eva Worden — have been growing certified-organic crops, with sustainable, regenerative, climate-wise agricultural practices. Worden Farm produce is 100% USDA-certified organic, safe, affordable, nutrient dense, delicious, and available directly to the local community in season, fall through spring, through its Farm Box […] The post Worden Farm’s Farm Box delivery program returning to Wellen Park first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Two by land, one by sea: The Happy Thrifter offers unique shopping adventures
The company credited with launching a thrift shopping tourism phenomenon — with its destination thrifting/resale adventures via bus tour or car road trip — has just “set sail.” The Happy Thrifter’s new Thrifting Cruise events are set to launch. With them, the Venice-based enterprise now offers a winning trifecta of ways for thrifting/resale aficionados to enjoy and indulge their favorite […] The post Two by land, one by sea: The Happy Thrifter offers unique shopping adventures first appeared on Town Chronicle.
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