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Skeletons in Bikinis. Halloween 2025
What did you do yesterday, October 31? Halloween still feels foreign to me since I grew up in a different culture. This year, I wanted to learn more about its history and how people celebrate it here. Yesterday afternoon, I drove through downtown Sarasota, watching the decorations glowing under the palm trees. It looked both funny and slightly surreal. Later at home, I read more about the holiday and found a few curious facts I didn’t know before. Maybe you didn’t either, so
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Reflections on the Florida Economic Club in Sarasota
“When good people gather together, a miracle happens.” — Iru. When I began my professional path in Sarasota about three years ago, I made...
Jun 5, 20254 min read


The Style and Spirit of the 2025 SRQ Women’s Expo
I want to share something with you today — not just a recap, but a real moment. Last weekend, I attended one of the most energizing,...
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Tango Philosophy by Zavio Javier at Dance Fever Sarasota
When I started the Bohemian Sarasota blog, I couldn’t have imagined how richly this city would unfold before me—layer by layer, soul by...
Apr 10, 20255 min read


Inside The Gator Club: A Building with a Century of Stories
Firstly, thank you note to Mark Klecka , Sarasota’s real estate connoisseur and the power behind the "I Love Downtown Sarasota"...
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Step Inside Sarasota’s Past: Join the Upcoming Historic Home Tour
Sarasota’s rich history isn’t just found in books or museums—it’s woven into the homes that have stood the test of time, each carrying...
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Sinister Sisters Take Sarasota: A Night of Burlesque, Fire, and Seduction at The Gator Club
We all love shows—the kind that transports us shakes up the ordinary, and leaves us craving more. This Friday, February 7, Cupid’s Kiss...
Feb 5, 20254 min read


Discover South Poinsettia Park: A Historic Sarasota Neighborhood
Nestled just south of downtown Sarasota, South Poinsettia Park is a vibrant, historic neighborhood that blends timeless charm with modern...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


The Center for Soul Expansion & Hidden Gem SRQ
As the Christmas holiday approaches, a time of magic, renewal, and giving, there’s something sacred about this season—a perfect moment to...
Dec 18, 20243 min read


The Art and Magic of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic
After five years of living in Sarasota, I finally reached the Siesta Key Crystal Classic. This annual sand sculpting festival transforms...
Nov 19, 20243 min read


The Vision Behind Sarasota’s Chalk Festival: An Interview with Denise Kowal
The Sarasota International Chalk Festival, held from November 8 to 10, 2024, in the historic Burns Square district, was extraordinary....
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Petals and Pavement: An International Showcase Flourishes at Sarasota’s Chalk Festival
Photos from the previous years of the festival. With just four days remaining until Sarasota’s most anticipated art event, the 2024...
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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