Kirsten says, “Some more of Sarasota’s traditions continue and new ones start this weekend. I’m always excited to see Sarasota grow with music, art, food and new local traditions.”

Tune into WSRQ 106.9 FM and 1220 AM on Friday, where Kirsten will be a guest on The Nilon Report each week at 5:30 p.m. WSRQ is yet another way to keep informed and plan a great weekend in Sarasota.

We found fun-loving folks at the White Buffalo Saloon, packed VIP cabanas at Ivory Lounge, the shades drawn for the Chippendales® show at Floribbean, and our very own TWISters at the Spandex Party. It was time for a girls’ night out while Petr studied for his finals—and we had a blast reviewing four clubs in one night!

Inspired and excited about the upcoming Sarasota Chalk Festival, I searched everywhere for my chalks—but I couldn’t find them. Still inspired, with pencil I scribbled together this video about the Chalk Festival and the weekend’s Halloween festivities. Two of my favorite things!! Something catch your fancy? Here are links to Kirsten’s mentionables.  – Sarasota Chalk Festivalchalkfestival.org- Halloween Bash at Evie’s Tavernfacebook.com/eviestavernfacebook.com/events/295846343854139/- Masquerade Halloween Party at Ivory Loungefacebook.com/ivorysarasotafacebook.com/events/421013447957279/?ref=ts&fref=ts – Wet Noses’ 1st Annual Cat and Dog Costume Paradefacebook.com/SarasotaPetGrooming?ref=ts&fref=tsfacebook.com/events/505794202765229/- Halloween Party at the St. Armands Daiquiri Deckfacebook.com/DaiquiriDeckStArmandsfacebook.com/events/478001572221358/- Punk Rock Betty’s Bloodbath Halloween Party [...]

“If we work together, we will create more business,” says Diego Malatesta, general manager of Ivory Lounge and Sangria Tapas Bar of downtown Sarasota. Diego has always loved the feel of a vibrant downtown where people of all ages go to enjoy the stores, restaurants and each other as community. His passion is to help build that type of community here in Sarasota where nightlife and affordable prices go hand in hand. My first encounter with Diego impressed upon me his personal graciousness and driving optimism. As the director of [...]

Ivory Lounge took Saturday night to say a little “thank you,” showing the love to patrons with complimentary tapas and a luscious wine tasting.  – photos by Instudio E.