So ladies, you’ve heard all the bad things people say about CrossFit. Like how easy it is to hurt yourself or how expensive it is to join a gym. Just like almost everything you see in Facebook feeds these days, most of these qualms are unfounded, says Vanessa Bennington, co-owner of Seaward CrossFit and an … MORE>>

The Harvey Milk Festival kicks off in downtown Sarasota this weekend with acts like Bright Light Bright Light and Yip Deceiver. MORE>>

Liz Alpert & Shelli Freeland Eddie won seats on the city of Sarasota commission with majority votes last night. MORE>>

When Justin Henry walked into the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota for his first day on the job, he didn’t expect his co-workers to tell him to axe the tie. Henry, 29, is a well dressed man. He looks great in a pinstriped blazer and floral, pink button down shirt. His tie collection, he … MORE>>

Have you tried Polpo Pizza yet? Sarasota’s newest food truck will be parked outside JDub’s Brewing Saturday from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. serving up delicious pizzas. MORE>>

Take mom out for lunch, brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day. Here’s a list of specials going on around Sarasota from our friends at Ticket.   MORE>>

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion are playing the Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 MORE>>

The Big Guava Music Festival kicks off this afternoon in Tampa. Are you ready? MORE>>

Growlers Pub is hosting its first ever lip sync battle on Saturday at the pub. No cover, but $5 to “sing.” Winner gets a free bar tab.   MORE>>

Trouble seemed to have a way of finding Katy McBrayer. She transferred high schools, from Riverview High School’s international baccalaureate program, to Booker High School’s arts program. After high school, she lived in Austin for a while before returning to Florida to finish her bachelor’s degree with big plans to go to law school after … MORE>>