Sarasota Magazine

Talk about a different kind of waterfront living. Bridge tenders like Carrie Ratliff Jones, pictured, used to live in small homes atop our local bridges, where they oversaw operations and ensured safe passage for boats sailing through the area.

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On Thursday, August 6, an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration awaits! Join Sarasota Magazine at the beautiful Sarasota Garden Club for Her & Now, a signature event honoring the women shaping our community.

In true Sarasota Magazine style, we're blending meaningful conversation with unapologetic fun. Experience inspiring stories across generations, thoughtfully curated activations, cocktails, music, and meaningful connections in one of Sarasota's most beautiful settings. ✨🥂🌸

Tickets are available at the link below. We look forward to raising a glass with you. 🥂

Her & Now by Sarasota Magazine An Evening Celebrating Women's Stories & Elevating Intergenerational Voices.

Oh, the places you'll go! (Specifically from SRQ Airport, without ever having to leave your seat.)

Every Nonstop Flight From Sarasota's SRQ Airport Where can you go with a direct flight from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport? Anywhere on this list.

Adam Christian Johnson is many things: a husband, a stay-at-home dad to five boys, a former youth pastor, a dabbling carpenter, a hobbyist Brazilian jiu jitsu mixed martial artist, a University of South Florida graduate, an online influencer with more than 125,000 followers and a Republican candidate for District 1 in the upcoming Manatee County Commission primary on Aug. 18.

But you may know him best as the "lectern guy," who posed with Nancy Pelosi's podium on Jan. 6, 2021.

Adam Johnson, the Smiley Guy Who Grabbed Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern on Jan. 6, 2021, Is Running for Manatee County Commission Should voters take him seriously?