Grilled chicken in paradise

After many years of enjoying Florida’s cuisine – seafood, shellfish and other treats - I was diverted by a Jimmy Buffett song to that...

Surf Shop reopens

HOLMES BEACH - West Coast Surf Shop, 3902 Gulf Drive, just south of Manatee Beach, is back in business following a fire on April...

Vassar rocks The Center

ANNA MARIA - Soulful songs, the pounding of piano keys and cheering Phil Vassar fans shook the rafters of The Center of Anna Maria...

Janis Ian charms the Island

HOLMES BEACH - Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and author Janis Ian shared her wit and musical talent with three groups of listeners estimated to...

Surf shop reopening soon

HOLMES BEACH - The surf is up for the reopening of the West Coast Surf Shop, 3902 Gulf Drive, after a fire heavily damaged...

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