Real Estate

More than a Move

Helping Families Find Home on Florida’s Gulf Coast Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Visual Lift Media It's not always about how many square feet a home has or what zip code it's in. It is about timing, emotion, and the quiet hope that the next place will support the life you are stepping into. People often move when they are going through a life change, like having a baby, changing jobs, moving to a smaller place, or starting over. These moments are often filled with both excitement...

Home + Design

Where Function Meets Beauty

The Heart of the Home Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Photo Guru SRQ Every home has a natural gathering place—the space where life unfolds day after day. Meals are prepared there. Conversations linger. Homework is completed, celebrations unfold, and quiet moments happen in between. It’s the place guests gravitate toward and families return to instinctively. In most homes, that space is anchored by the kitchen, and more specifically, the countertop. Countertops sit at the center of...

Home Services

Raising the Volume on Modern Living

Inside Integrity Sound Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media In an era where the smart home is no longer a futuristic ideal but an everyday reality, one company in Florida has stood at the forefront of making sophisticated technology seamless, intuitive, and exceptionally stylish. Integrity Sound has become one of the most respected names in audio/video, home automation, and integrated smart-living solutions—helping residents and businesses elevate how they...

Home Services

Elevated Living Through Clean Spaces

Clean Home, Clear Mind — How Cloud Nine Helps Homes Feel Their Best Article by Jessi Neitzel | Photography by Nicole Mac Photography In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of home has evolved beyond four walls. Home is where families reset, reconnect, and find calm amid full schedules and constant demands. At the heart of that experience is something deceptively simple: a clean, thoughtfully cared-for space. For Cloud Nine Cleaning, that belief isn’t a tagline, it’s the foundation of everything...

Real Estate

Together in Business & in Life

Meet Molly & Preston Higdon, the husband-and-wife team helping families find their forever homes in Lakewood Ranch Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media Molly and Preston Higdon’s story began shortly after college, when their shared careers in retail first brought them together. After getting married, the couple discovered a mutual interest in real estate, purchasing and flipping homes as their first venture. During that time, Molly decided to pursue her real...

Beauty

The Beauty of Love

How Sarasota Premier Aesthetics Helps Women Look Like the Best Version of Themselves At Every Stage of Love Article by Jessi Neitzel | Photography by Heather Lanae Photography Love takes many forms; romantic, familial, and the quiet, transformative kind we cultivate within ourselves. In this month’s Local Love issue, one truth shines through: when women feel confident in their own skin, every relationship in their lives becomes richer, more grounded, and more authentic. At Sarasota Premier...

Health + Wellness

Sloane's Guide to Everyday Calm

Local Love Begins Within: A Sarasota Wellness Founder’s Intentional Approach to Calm, Care, and Community Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Photo Guru SRQ Every day calm isn’t a destination, it’s a practice. And for Sarasota wellness expert and Squeeze Massage owner Sloane Bellante, it’s also a profoundly personal philosophy shaped by the realities of running a business, raising two boys, and navigating life’s nonstop pace. For Sloane, calm is an intentional choice woven into the...

Arts + Culture

Kiss Ordinary Art Goodbye

Local Love Spotlight: Lipstick Lex Article by Jessi Neitzel | Photography by Photo Guru SRQ Loving your craft enough to bet your life on it takes courage. Loving your community enough to pour yourself back into it takes heart. Alexis Fraser who is known to the world as Lipstick Lex embodies both. Lex’s artistic journey wasn’t shaped by overnight success, but by years of discipline, self-belief, and mastering the fundamentals of traditional acrylic and oil painting. She earned the right to...

Style + Beauty

The Diamond Edit- Every Diamond Holds a Story

Styled by Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch and Men's Warehouse Article by Jessi Neitzel | Photography by Visual Lift Media There’s a certain magic that happens when a piece of jewelry feels  meant  for someone. A quiet spark, a sense of recognition, a story waiting to be told. At Diamonds by Doron in Lakewood Ranch’s San Marco Plaza, master jeweler and gemologist  Doron Rozen  has built a career on creating those moments. Known for his refined European aesthetic and meticulous sourcing from the...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Starts at Home

The New Standard for Health-Conscious Families Article by Jessi Neitzel | Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media In a world where wellness trends evolve constantly, one truth remains unchanged: the foundation of our health begins inside our homes. From the water we drink to the air we breathe, our daily environment shapes our long-term vitality, energy, immunity, and overall quality of life. For Sarasota-based owner Clint Stratos of Liquid Tec Solutions, the mission is simple—help families...