Village of the Arts Cinco de Mayo Salsa Contest

Village of the Arts ArtWalk and Cinco de Mayo Salsa Tasting Contest on May 4th.

Community Made Stepping Stone

Community stepping stone at Arts & Eats.

Does Your Mom love Adrenaline and Adventure? If So, She's Ready to be 'One Tough Mother'

Mother's Day is just around the corner: Treat your mom to a day playing in the dirt with 'One Tough Mother' a special package available at People at Play: The Heavy Equipment Experience.

ABC 7 to Introduce "7 Who Care"

ABC 7 is introducing “7 Who Care,” a public service program to recognize the heroes among us.

The Most Anticipated Dinner of the Year: Tide to Table with the Polo Grill's Chef Tommy Klauber

Edible Sarasota and Polo Grill’s Executive Chef & Proprietor Tommy Klauber are partnering to present Sarasota with with the grande finale dinner of Eat Local Week.

Village of the Arts New Age on Tenth

Join us for “A New Age on Tenth” in the Village of the Arts on 10th Ave. off of 12th St. on Saturday April 21.

Village of the Arts Brunch and Fashion Show Big Success

The Village of the Arts Brunch and Fashion Show was a huge success!

MOTS Featured on ABC 7 News and Packing Party Reminder

MOTS featured on ABC 7 and Packing Party Reminder

Art Opening Tonight at ArtCenter Manatee

Enjoy beautiful art, meet the artists, purchase a painting.

Finding your path while creating value for others

Life has many crossroads, with some appearing when we are not expecting them. Choosing a different path for me needed to be creating value in the lives of others, while enhancing my own.

Make Like a Skyscraper and Sway

When life comes at you, do you sway with the upheaval or brace yourself against the force? One leads to the balance. The other can lead to collapse.

WCI Communities to Kick Off Week of Caring to help support United Way

WCI Communities "Week of Caring" at 11 club locations, with all proceeds benefiting United Way.

Village of the Arts Brunch and Fashion Show

Village of the Arts Brunch and Fashion Show is always a sell-out. Fabulous fashions from Village boutiques and food from Village eateries.

Manatee’s Journey to No-Kill: April Update

Manatee County leads Florida to No-Kill, expands the downtown adoption center and gets a $40,000 donation for one commissioner's leadership.

A "Sisterhood" in Business

How do women do it on their own? They don't. We all need one another.

Learn how to “Fix It for Less” and Save

Leaky faucets and toilets can waste thousands of gallons of water and run up your water bill. Find out how to save by fixing leaks and replacing old fixtures yourself.

Don’t Miss The Village’s Garden Art Walk this Weekend

Here's the list of gardens open for The Village's Garden Art Walk

Artwalk this Friday and Saturday in the Village of the Arts

Village of the Arts Artwalk and Garden Tour this Weekend!!

It Is That Time of Year Again

Geoff, N1GY reminds us that Hurricane Season is approaching fast. Get prepared now!

Manatee County Republican Candidates Forum Event

Lakewood Ranch Republican Club Political Fundraiser and Candidates Forum and information about the upcoming County Elections in Manatee County, Florida along with Candidate information.

Bucket List for Nature Lovers

Have you ever created a bucket list? A list of things you want to accomplish, places to see, people to meet, foods to taste, before you...well you get the idea.

United Way at McKechnie Field on Saturday

United Way Day at McKechnie Field.Come watch baseball and help the Community at the same time!

Write A Postcard To A Deployed Troop At The Desoto Seafood Festival

Write A Note To A Troop At Desoto Seafood Fest

Simple Pleasures

Are your days filled with sweetness? What would happen if you injected your day with simple pleasures and expressed gratitude at the end the day? It's a gift you have the power to create for yourself.

A New Age On 10th

A New Age on 10th in the Village of the Arts draws on both Eastern and Western spiritual and metaphysical traditions and infuses them with influences a myriad of other fields.

Manatee County Career Criminal Convicted of Murder in Re-Trial

Story about my involvement in the murder investigation of 34 year old Ingrid Lugo and the subsequent murder trials of her ex-fiance Bryan Curry.

Local Lady Soldier Sends Note Of Thanks

Local Female Soldier Sends Thank You

Do it Yourself Garden Pond

Did you know that water gardening is the fastest growing segment in the landscape/garden industry?

Manatee County Teachers Awarded National "Program of Excellence" Award

Braden River High School's engineering technology teachers received the highest honor from peers at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.

Free Food For Active Military At The Sarasota County Fair

Free Food For Active Military At Sarasota County Fair

Pirates V. Orioles on March 31 to Benefit United Way

United Way Day at McKechnie Field benefits the community.

From Surviving to Thriving

When was the last time you felt vibrant and energized with a sense of inner peace and an overall feeling of wellness? Join us on this blog to explore the impact you can have on your own well being.

Versatile plants from your landscape to your water garden

Did you know some of your favorite garden plants can be added to your water garden and that some of the most common water garden plants can be planted in your landscape?

9th Ave Mural Project Coming Saturday

Information on the 9th Ave Mural Project, the largest mural in Manatee County.

Legislative Session Ends With Vote on Education

Last vote on education

Manatee's Journey To No-Kill - March Update

We are saving 77% of dogs and cats!

Patch Blogging Happy Hour

Patch Blogging Happy Hour, Thursday, March 15, from 6-8 p.m. Urban Flats

Warming Trends Reflected in New USDA 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map

The US Department of Agriculture released the 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map, it is the first update provided by the USDA since 1990.

Country Singing Star Back in Lakewood Ranch to Support Local Charity

Country singing star David Nail returns to the area to support a local charity.

Baseball Can Be Labor-Intensive

Florida's Director of Operations gets on the job training in labor and delivery.