Fifth Annual Chabad Gala Auction & Party Turns Polo Grill ‘Kosher’

Once a year, kosher dieters can satisfy their gourmet cravings with Kosher food at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch at Chabad’s Annual Gala Auction & Cocktail party.

Holiday Clean Up

Holiday Clean Up ....It's not just taking down and packing away decorations!

Art Walk in the Village of the Arts Today!!!

Art Walk in the Village of the Arts today!!

Beefing it up for National Beef Month

Where to get the best steaks and burgers and beef sandwiches to celebrate National beef Month

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Starts the New Year Right with Prime Rib and “Savor & Sip” Dinners in January

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is serving two dinners priced to entice throughout the month of January.

And They're Off: How To Plan A Kentucky Derby Party

Kentucky derby party ideas.

In Celebration of S.M.A.R.T. and Our Veterans, Y'all Come!

Free BBQ for local military veterans and their families at SMART ranch.

Moving this Year? Here Are Your New Year's Resolutions for a Smooth Move!

A professional mover outlines the 3 most important steps in preparing for a smooth, budget-friendly move.

January 2013 Issue of The Village Magazine

Read the latest issue of The Village: Magazine of the Arts online.

Party Patter: Party Hosting Tips

Tips on how to organize your next party.

Food Rules of Engagement

The Southwest Florida Patch Executive Chef and Food Critic Judi Gallagher sets the rules.

Twenty Eight Neighbors Have Donated To Gulfcoast Gives Project for Manasota Operation Troop Support

Gulfcoastgives project needs to be fulfilled for our troops

Go BIG on New Year's

New Year's at Fleming's promises a BIG celebration!

Local Heroes: The Tiny Hands Foundation

A Sarasota organization helping children and their families.

Eat Here Restaurants Win the Golden Spoon “Best New Restaurants"

Local restaurants win coveted "Golden Spoon" award.

Holiday Cheer is in full swing at Cutting Loose!

Read about Cutting Loose's events and involvement in the community!

Support Small Business this Season

Support local small businesses this holiday season.

Soldier Flying Home Tomorrow, Help Us Welcome Him At Sarasota Airport!

Opportunity to welcome home a soldier on Tuesday at Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

The Sandy Hook Elementary Edition

Conservative blogger posts his thoughts on the tragedy in Newtown, CT

12 Wines of Christmas at Carmel Cafe

Countdown to Christmas with a different wine each night at amazingly festive pricing. The prices decrease by $1 each evening, until we finish on Christmas Eve with a $1 Champagne toast!

John Neal Donates Seven Parcels To City Of Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch based home builder John Neal and his wife Rebecca have donated more than $1 million in land to the city of Bradenton.

Party Patter: Snowman Martini Recipe

A festive holiday drink

Party Patter: Holly Jolly Christmas Ideas

Stress free holiday party ideas

Carmel Café & Wine Bar is The Place to Ring in 2013!

Welcome the New Year with Special Prix Fixe Dinner Menu at Tampa Bay’s Most Festive Party Destination

Carmel Café & Wine Bar is The Place to Ring in 2013!

Welcome the New Year with Special Prix Fixe Dinner Menu at Tampa Bay’s Most Festive Party Destination

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

Community Togetherness

My admiration for the Myakka City community (34251) is worth sharing.

Holiday Warehouse Sale on Women's Clothing and Fashion Accessories

Topaz is located at 7525 Pennsylvania Avenue Sarasota, Fl 34243 Phone: 941-341-1501

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Partners With Napa Valley's Hall Winery To Create A New Private Label Boutique Wine

Forty-Six Diamonds 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition Now Available in the Restaurants

Carmel Café & Wine Bar Earns Another Coveted Golden Spoon Award

Named among Florida’s leading newcomers last year Carmel Cafe continues to rank among the best restaurants statewide.

In Honor Of Memorial Day – 7 Famous Dogs Of War

Reprinted with permission from Dan of The Dog Guide! http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/in-honor-of-memorial-day-7-famous-dogs-of-war/

Party Patter: The Basics Of Wine Tasting

My wine tasting adventure

Holiday Gifts Ideas From Beach Bistro

Holiday Gift ideas that will save you a mall trip this season.

Joyland Concert Brings Parmalee To The Stage For Military Families' Holiday Cheer

Benefit Concert for deployed Military Families Christmas

Moving Company Lehigh Acres

Local Moving Company Lehigh Acres uses the latest techniques and tools to properly load and unload your items from our trucks.

Restore the Shore Benefit Concert - November 28th

Restore the Shore is a benefit concert being held at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch designed to come to the assistance of those who had to face the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Why Do We Give?

Being a good neighbor is part belonging to a community. Within our county we have over 700 non profit organizations providing services to our communities and they can use your help.

More Death and Destruction in the Gulf

The recent tragic rig explosion in the Gulf brings last week's BP settlement announcement into perspective.

John Neal Homes Launches Young Philanthropy Program

John A. Neal, President of John Neal Homes, launched a young philanthropy program at Manatee High School last week encouraging students to "pay it forward."

Give Gifts, Not Your Identity, During the Holiday Season

Holiday shopping can be hectic and stressful. Don't make it more stressful by accidentially giving someone your idenity. Try these tips.