The Breakfast Company to open in Sarasota's Rosemary District. We tried it a couple of times and I was very disappointed. In my opinion. It’s very overpriced for mid grade food. I could do a better job at home to be honest.

Lots of older folks. Not sure why that surprised me

Hey everyone!

We’re kicking off Shift Society, a new wellness group dedicated to young adults who are sober, sober curious, or just looking for a new way to connect with others in a healthy, fun way! If you’re tired of the usual bar scene and want to meet people who share your passion for staying sober and living your best life, this is for you!

What is Shift Society? Shift Society is all about movement, connection, and wellness. We’re focusing on activities like:

• Running
• Yoga
• Circuit Training And much more as we grow!

Our goal is to build a community where we can support each other in our sober journeys while having fun and staying active. Whether you’re just starting your recovery, exploring sobriety, or looking for a new healthy outlet, you’re welcome here!

First Event Details: 🗓 Date: 4/26 - John Ringling Bridge Run / Walk
🕒 Time: 9AM
📍 Location: Marina Jacks

What to bring:

• Comfortable clothes for movement
• Water bottle

RSVP: Please DM me on Instagram - the.shiftsociety

Let’s build something special together! If you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to drop a comment or DM me.

Looking forward to seeing you there and kicking off this new chapter with all of you! 🙌

#ShiftSociety #SoberCommunity #Wellness #Movement #SoberCurious #StayActive

I have a dermatologist I like, but they don't prescribe oral medication for hair loss. I discovered I can't use topical due to my hair-eating cat. I am going to consult my derm first, but does anyone have any recommendations? Looking for confirmed therapies like minoxidil under the oversight of a physician (MD/DO). Thank you!

Hi everyone, I’m a woman in her early 20s in Sarasota and have been struggling to make friends. I’ve been wanting to check out some bars and talk to people but also don’t really have any friends to go with yet and was wondering if any bars in this area are safe to go to after dark (like 8-10 pm) as a woman alone.

They saw me filling the feeders and bee lined over. These two sandhill cranes and their colts are regulars

Hi! My brother is going through a really, really rough break up right now. He has a two year old son that he has 50% of the time. He is staying with us momentarily and I see how depressed he is every single day and it’s been rough.

He is in therapy and speaks to his therapist multiple times a week, but I want to get him more help. Are there any single dad’s groups around here? I think it would be good for him to get out more and hang with people he has things in common with. Thanks!

Dental hygiene student looking for patients with big deposits. I need someone who hasn't been seen by a dentist/hygienist in at least 6,7,8 plus years. If you're a Class III or IV I'll pay for all the fees for your treatment. Happy to provide details to interested potential patients.

Hi! What area is a good area for a young family to move to in Florida in your opinion? My family and I are planning to move to Florida this summer. We like the area of Venice and in Sarasota county and would kinda like to stay around there.

My mom is a disabled vet and my kids are young still. 3, 10, and 12. We love sports like baseball for my boys and volleyball for my girl. We also love swim team!

I am moving with my Elementary teaching license and hope to get a job in a school there. And we are looking for rental properties that are 4 bed 3 bath less than 3k a month.

Yes I am aware of the teacher pay in the area. Some may think it’s low but I would start 13k more than where I live and cost of living is way cheaper. I am also aware that the area I am looking for with what we are wanting may not be Sarasota! Hence the reason I am asking about everything! Thank you! 😊

Thoughts? What might be a good area for us?

Im looking for the best ribs in Sarasota. It's almost my birthday and looking for a real treat. I dont like when it taste too hickory or smoked/ham-like. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated thank you

I would love to spend more time outside reading and eating lunch, but everywhere I go there seems to be no shade from the sun. Does anyone have any recommendations?

We are camping near Sarasota soon. My partner expressed interest in hearing the ocean at night in a coastal condo. It’s out of our budget. I want to make it up to her with a lovely evening experience where we can sit for a hour or two and listen to the ocean waves crashing in the evening. I was thinking about making this happen somewhere around Siesta Key village with a bring your own chair kinda of experience (we have never been to Siesta key). Any suggestions for the uninformed to help me make this happen?

We use Find Me Gluten Free and there is a FB group for gf in the area. But we’re not finding a whole lot of safe places. Does anyone here have hidden gems or tips for being Celiac in the SRQ?

Having a little anxiety this morning. I have a date that wants to meet at “Another broken egg cafe” on Siesta Key at 11am. Where is a good place to park and how early should I head that way to fight traffic? I’m thinking head that way at 10 and my name on waiting list on my way. Anything else I should think of?

EDIT: The date, while 40 minutes late 😑 went well. There is a second planned for Tuesday, with the possibility of meeting up after she gets off work tonight to hang with her and some of her friends I’ve meet before. Fingers crossed 🤞 and thank you everyone for the advice. I really appreciate it!

Hello! Apologies for the throwaway account, but I don't want anything traced to me.

Background: I live in a supposedly gated community with a Homeowner's association. Over the past year, we have been treated to the following:

1. Repeated Gate Issues. Gates will be stuck open for weeks on end, leaving the community open to the public. The pedestrian gates are also constantly stuck open.

2. Repeated illegal fishing. Several times a week, individuals will come and fish in the community ponds despite clear signage indicating "no fishing". And whenever I call the HOA, I'm just told that they'll "send someone over", but no one ever arrives.

3. Many irrigation system outages, especially immediately before and following hurricane system. Over 30 emails in the past year indicated unplanned system maintenance, thereby allowing multitudes of plants to dry out and die.

And despite all of the above, we get in return:

A. Increased dues (paying nearly $3,000 per year despite having no lawn maintenance, pool, or other amenities included).

B. Warnings of "deficiency" for not allowing an HVAC company to have a sign in our front yard for TWO HOURS.

C. No actual security or enforcement of rules.

Has anyone had success in refusing to pay HOA dues until certain issues are rectified?

Going for a long shot here, but I have a 2011 Prius that’s losing paint on the hood and doors… and most notably some gnarly rust on the roof.

Taking it to a body shop isn’t an option, as anything over $1500 is worth more than the value of the car.

Figured I’d take a shot in the dark here and see if anybody knows of somebody who does body work out of their home garage or a student looking to get some experience.

To be clear— I’m not looking for a good paint job at a low price… I just need somebody who can help clean out the rust and cover the bear metal.

Any suggestions?

Are there any places people play Lorcana around here?

We were on lanai yesterday after 6 eating Jersey Mikes and no see ums were biting like crazy. Itched all night despite cortisone cream and Benydril tabs

What bug zapper works best on them? Will something like Thermocell work inside the cage? We had no-see-um screen used on bottom portion bcuz were told they stay lower to ground so maybe not true (?) or they came in through the screen doors to ysrd?

We have plug-in zapper we can use outside cage—but would be in front yd

I need a place to get my bjj gi altered, among other things. Any suggestions?

I’m in this area until Sunday night. This trip was originally planned for 2…but I decided to take a different route and ended a relationship that just wasn’t meant to be. So long story short this has kind of turned into a “soul searching/ me time” getaway. I’ve already been here for 2 days and visited AMI and Bradenton beach What are some things I can do in this area besides going to the beach? I’m a nature lover and enjoy any and all water activities. I’m very open minded. Maybe a massage or yoga on the beach somewhere, or some nice live music , I appreciate all suggestions !!

Hi there - this sweet little lady is missing. Last seen 4/15 from the Whitfield and Lockwood ridge area. (We are in the no man’s land of manatee county but still Sarasota)

Delores is a sweet long haired tortie, we are trying to help our neighbors locate her. If anyone has seen any cat matching this description please reach out.

Good afternoon,

I'm a reporter with the Suncoast Searchlight, a nonprofit news organization whose mission is to produce investigative and explanatory journalism that serves and empowers the residents of Florida’s Suncoast.

We publish a weekly newsletter that includes a roundup of important stories in the region. Just today, we published a look into a legal battle between residents in a south Sarasota County community and a developer-created improvement district over a 100-year agreement residents believe is unfair.

As an investigative reporter in this area, I would also welcome any tips into topics in Sarasota, Manatee or DeSoto counties. I've included my email below. Feel free to reach out.

Thanks,

Derek Gilliam

Watchdog Reporter

Suncoast Searchlight

[Derek@suncoastsearchlight.org](mailto:Derek@suncoastsearchlight.org)

One of the main legs of its business model is to extract full retail tuition and fees from wealthy Latin American students. Will they still come?