Category Archives: Local Bradenton/Sarasota Area

Can You Pass This Bradenton/Sarasota Quiz?

Think you know all there is to know about the Bradenton/Sarasota area? Take this true/false quiz to find out! Share it with your friends, and see who can get the most correct answers! Answers appear at the end. 1. Bradenton is home to the company Tropicana. 2. Actor Denzel Washington has visited Bradenton Beach, Florida.…

5 Family Fun Ideas in and Around Orlando That Don’t Involve Theme Parks

Orlando, Florida, gets more than 50 million visitors each year. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’ve probably felt like you were with all of them at once in the ticket line. Orlando bills itself as the Theme Park Capital of the World, and that’s great for occasional thrills with family and friends.…

Community Spotlight: EJ Semmerling of Edward Jones

Deciding how to save and invest your money for retirement can be hard to understand. That’s where it helps to have a trusted adviser to lead the way, like EJ Semmerling of Edward Jones. A Chicago and Tampa area native, Semmerling earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida and his MBA at the…

Check Out These Natural Beauties in Manatee and Sarasota County

There’s no shortage of beautiful places to visit in the Bradenton and Sarasota area. After all, our area is well-known for its quality of life for a reason, thanks in part to our connection with nature and scenic views. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of choosing what kind of view or activity you want on…

You don’t need to scroll too far in your news feed to find headlines related to drug or alcohol abuse. From the staggering effects of opioid addiction to drunk driving, substance abuse affects all of us. There’s even a more staggering effect in Manatee County—the opioid problem in Manatee County is the worst in the…

4 Day Trips From the Bradenton/Sarasota Area

Looking for something out of the ordinary to do in the Bradenton/Sarasota area? While we’ve got plenty of fun things in our beautiful area, it’s always nice to take a road trip and discover new parts of this great state. Here are four ideas for day trips, just a couple hours away. 1. Lake Placid.…

Bradenton/Sarasota may not be a large metropolitan area, but we’re fortunate to have the cultural options found in cities and the year-round natural beauty that this state has to offer. If you’re an older adult living in this area either year-round or as a “snowbird,” here are some ways to stay busy while enriching your…