It was an unusually dreary, cold and wet Valentine’s Day for Sarasotans, and the Chillounge party called for a quick change of venue which turned out even more spectacular than imagined. Our photographers got up-close and personal with Grammy winner Jon Secada and the local talent, Lotus Fire.

For Contributor Jack Littman-Quinn, nothing expresses love better than food—whether it is a shared snack, a home cooked meal, or a romantic dinner around town. Check out his annual list of the top 14 spots to dine with a sweetheart on Feb. 14 this year.

“Cooking is like love: it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” –  Harriet Van Horne, Vogue 10/1956 How true for all the lovers of food and the people who love them! Choosing a special place to dine on Valentine’s Day can create a dilemma for fervent foodies. Where to go? What special menu to taste? Depending upon the couple, many factors may be considered when making plans for Valentine’s Day. Here are 14 suggestions from the Dining Diva and Jack Littman-Quinn for your Feb. 14 dining [...]

I am one of those poor souls who desperately needs to be liked. If you don’t particularly care for me, by all means write to blondeoutofwater@gmail.com. I will come to your house, cook you dinner, buy you presents and seduce you with my awkwardness. I will fixate on that time I made a joke and you were the only one that didn’t laugh. Was the delivery lacking? Were you distracted by the fact that my nose is crooked? Attractive men of Sarasota, you may have witnessed this behavior if you’ve [...]

Kathy Keh, owner of Feng Shui Sarasota, shares some ancient space-activating secrets that may help you find “the One.” Read on and find out how this Valentine’s Day could be your lucky day! When you don’t have someone special to celebrate Valentine’s Day with it can be dreadful. Some of us just write it off to fate and hope for better the next year. Now, in the world of feng shuithis is absolutely the last thing you would do. In fact, you would do exactly the opposite: you would take [...]

Wayne Simmons of the Black Bird Home Gallery gives us a survey of the treasures you’ll find in his boutique, perfect for Valentine’s gifting.   It’s that time of year when Cupid plucks the strings of his bow and strikes the hearts of lovers across the globe with his amorous arrows. Whether you plan to celebrate the holiday with your spouse of 50 years or with a new lover who gives your heart the prom-night jitters every time her hand grazes yours, the pressure of finding the perfect gift for [...]