The team at Vitabella Magazine has curated a list of fun events for November. They include events for cities like Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Fort Myers, and Naples and also nearby popular destinations that may give you a great excuse...
by Michael B. Wright
I have really been looking forward to October. It’s the time of year when everything, including the porridge, is pumpkin spice flavored! When it arrives, we are immediately one week into Fall. It portends to be...
By Michele D. Baker
If you’re a beer lover, you already know that the traditional German Oktoberfest – the world’s oldest festival celebrating that delicious beverage – occurs mostly in September. In fact, it's already over for 2023! But here...
by Michael B. Wright
July ushers in one of those rare months of celebration. It is eagerly anticipated by grown men who “like to blow up things” (according to Dave Barry), as well as seasonal vendors, who like to sell...
The 4th of July is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, enjoy warm weather, and spend time with friends and family. The holiday is filled with activities from parties to live entertainment to cookouts and...
By Kathy Megyeri
Memorial Day isn’t just a time to remember our fallen soldiers – this year, take time to visit the monuments of some other special people laid to rest here in Florida.
Bo Diddley (1928-2008, Rosemary Hill Cemetery, Bronson)...
By Michele D. Baker
The old adage is true: a shower of April events leads right into all the great celebrations in May, and this month is full of amazing holidays and happenings celebrating nature and our Mother Earth.
Many people...
Adapted from a blog post on oasisspace.com
On March 8, International Women's Day is a one-of-a-kind occasion to recognize and honor all of the important ladies in your life. It doesn't matter if it's your mom, grandma, a female friend,...
By Noreen Kompanik
The Oak Ridge Boys – the legendary group consisting of William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban – has been performing on stage together for over 50 years. But the fascinating and unique history...
By Michele Baker
The time has come to start planning your yearly visit to the famous Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. The 88th annual festival is sure to be one of the greatest yet with a star-studded line of...
