Arts + Culture

Where Art, History, and Nature Converge

Discover timeless beauty and rich heritage at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus Article by Emily Leinfuss Nestled along the tranquil shoreline of Little Sarasota Bay just seven miles north of Venice, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point invites visitors to explore more than 5,000 years of human history surrounded by native flora and timeless beauty. This 30-acre preserve in Osprey is one of two bayfront sanctuaries under the Selby Gardens umbrella and has quickly...

Education

Driven to Give Back

Car and community clubs award scholarships, celebrate service and friendship Article by Jessie Glantz | Photography by Brian Glantz, 1st Glanz Media Members of the Shark Tooth Sports Car Club (STSCC) and Target Masters came together for a heartwarming evening filled with hugs, warm smiles, and lively conversation at their annual joint event held at Plantation Golf & Country Club. Since 2023, the two clubs have partnered each year to award $1,000 scholarships to two deserving seniors from...

Professional Services

Allen Media Celebrates 20 Years of Growth

Founder David Allen turned one-man startup into national firm Photography by Brian Gantz, 1st Gantz Media When David Allen first shared his plans to open a marketing firm in 2005, some said he’d never make it. The industry was crowded, the local competition fierce, and many agencies were already well established. But Allen, armed with firsthand industry experience and an unwavering drive, wasn’t deterred. He took a leap of faith, left an Atlanta based corporate sales training position, and...

Life + Culture

Explore Community Kindness

From cooling classrooms to funding futures and sheltering families, Venice’s spirit of giving reveals how compassion drives meaningful, lasting change Article by Emily Leinfuss In Venice, giving back isn’t just a charitable act—it’s a defining characteristic of the community spirit. From foundations funding critical infrastructure for vulnerable residents, to seniors mentoring and supporting youth, and nonprofits building bridges to stability for struggling families, local giving is personal...