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1 week ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
The Fearless Skaters of the Bradentucky Bombers One might assume that it takes a certain type of person to put one’s body on the line. That the fearlessness of say a skateboarder, who will willingly hit the deck dozens of times in their quest to land a trick, is innate. But for people such as Hannah McManus—better known by her alter ego Intoxic Kate #008—laying it all out on the line is just part of who she is.
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1 week ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
From Puppy Love to a Dogs Inc. Career In 2010, eight-year-old Chelsea Aldrich watched her older sister raise a puppy for her Girl Scout Gold Award. Their family, living in Houston at the time, had joined Dogs Inc.’s puppy raising club—where an adorable black Lab named Bruce entered their lives. Chelsea was instantly in love. “The day my sister got that puppy, I knew I had to raise one of my own someday. He made a huge impact on my life,” she recalls.
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1 week ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Exciting Things On Deck at Daiquiri Deck Since 1993, Daiquiri Deck has been serving up flavorful frozen cocktails to enthusiastic patrons in the Sarasota area. These delectable slushy concoctions are a favorite with locals and visitors alike, for good reason. Over the last three decades, the team at Daiquiri Deck has put an incredible level of effort into developing not just the recipes for the cocktails, but in innovating the drink-making process itself.
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1 week ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Flower Child Opens in Lakewood Ranch Flower Child, a fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh, healthy fare and upbeat atmosphere, has officially opened its doors in Lakewood Ranch—marking the brand’s first location in Florida.
Vice President of Operations Dave Luz, who oversees the entire Flower Child brand under Fox Restaurant Concepts, spent the opening week in May onsite with his team, ensuring a smooth launch.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Creativity Flourishes in a Caring Community Many people recognize Ringling College of Art and Design for the incredible creative achievements of its students and alumni.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Justice or Politics? Dershowitz and Donziger Clash at New College Over Law, Power, and Free Speech Last night, New College of Florida hosted a provocative installment of its Socratic Stage Dialogue Series titled “Justice or Politics? The Weaponization of Law in Modern America,” bringing together two towering and controversial legal figures: Alan Dershowitz and Steven Donziger.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
The Sarasota Paradise Begin Defense of South Florida Division Title Under the late evening light of Lakewood Ranch, the Sarasota Paradise ushered in a new era of soccer on the Gulf Coast. TheParadise of the United Soccer League Two (USL2) began its South Florida division title defense in earnest on May 17 when it forced a 1-1 draw with nearby rival St. Petersburg FC.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Project Pride SRQ Celebrates Community Pride Month is almost here—a time to reflect on the ongoing fight for equality and inclusion, honor the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Despite growing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights nationwide, Sarasota continues to stand out as a supportive and welcoming community. “Our motto is: one heart, one mind at a time," says Project Pride SRQ President Jason Champion.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Keeping it Fresh at Siesta Poke “I’ve always had a passion for healthy food,” says Jie Chen. “I go to the gym quite often—I’ve been training myself for nine years—and I always eat clean food.”
Chen owns a house in Siesta Key that was damaged in last year’s back-to-back hurricanes, and she had a hard time finding the kind of food she likes to eat while she was overseeing the rebuilding of her home.
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2 weeks ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Dylan Campbell |Barbie Heit |Phil Lederer
Sandbar Seafood and Spirits is Stronger Than the Storm Sometimes best laid plans go awry. In the case of Beachside Hospitality Group, the back to back hurricanes of fall 2024 had the potential to lay waste to their newly purchased trio of waterfront restaurants: Mar Vista on Longboat Key, Beach House on Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island’s Sandbar Seafood and Spirits.
At Sandbar, the sand from the storm surges was piled three to four feet high in the dining area.
