For years I have dreamed of traveling to Cuba. My desire may have originated with the movie Havana, which starred Robert Redford, but since then I have become even more intrigued upon seeing photos of streets filled with 1950’s and 1960’s era cars and hearing stories of the wonderful music that emanates from bars and … Read more
The number of film festivals being held around the world has exploded since the first major one was held in Venice in 1938. According to FilmCampus.net, there are 183 film festivals held annually in North America alone. With all those to choose from, why would anyone care about a film festival in little ole’ Sarasota? … Read more
I’ve never attended a County Fair before, but when my girlfriend, Marlene, told me there would be pig races at the Sarasota County Fair – well, that’s something I just had to see. On opening day last Friday we arrived in time to see the very first race. As the first five pigs were herded … Read more
I’ve seen manatees. I’ve come nose to nose with them through the window of an underwater observatory. I must admit to being just the tiniest bit obsessed with manatees at this point. So of course, the only logical next step was to swim with the manatees. Although manatees have been known to range as far … Read more
