Serving Sarasota's Poor

• Forest Balderson
• May 5, 2013

A nursing student made an impacting comment about the suffering poor in the Sarasota Salvation Army dining room. “It’s going to be a long time before the morning comes for these people,” she said.

Sarasota Bay Kayaking Eco-tour

• Forest Balderson
• Apr 16, 2013

This blog is about my recent kayak tour at the suggestion of my Eckerd College, Sarasota Campus course. It describes my experience with Adventure Kayak Outfitters and Sarasota Bay.

Living

20 December 2012 at Tulum Mayan Ruins: From Sheeple to People

• Forest Balderson
• Dec 23, 2012

Spending 20 December 2012 at Tulum Mexico Mayan Ruins with a proud Mayan descendent, adding perspective to the coming New Year – celebrating new beginnings and honoring the past.

Business

Sarasota Chocolatier Carol Sirard Opens Sirard's Chocolate Café

• Forest Balderson
• Oct 11, 2012

Sarasota Chocolatier Carol Sirard turns Restaurateur, as Sirard's Chocoate Cafe location and menu grow with enhanced taste.

Politics

Real Political Housewife of Sarasota, Nikki Caragiulo, Receives U.S. Citizenship

• Forest Balderson
• Oct 4, 2012

Nikki Caragiulo, Wife of District 2 Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, Receives Her Certificate of U.S. Naturalization

Politics

Dr. MacManus, Kathy Dent Discuss Politics, Women, Media & Business

• Forest Balderson
• Sep 19, 2012

Distinguished Professor, USF Tampa Dr. Susan MacManus and Sarasota County SOE Kathy Dent's Discourse on POLITICS, WOMEN, MEDIA & BUSINESS at The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Chamber U Event.