Memories of Marcella

An Afternoon With Marcella Hazan

Ahead of the national release of a new documentary about Hazan, writer Ruth Lando recounts an unforgettable lunch with the renowned Italian chef and longtime Longboat Key resident.

05/07/2025 By Ruth Lando

Call Your Mother

How 87-Year-Old Pat Seftel Went Viral

Seftel has become an unlikely icon because her son, award-winning filmmaker and director Joshua Seftel, regularly shares their FaceTime conversations on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

Lush Life

The Beauty and Resilience of Florida-Friendly Gardens

“Take your little piece of land and steward it. It will give you a sense of power. Your choices matter. You can make a difference.”

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

Gone But Not Forgotten

Hurricane Helene Destroyed the Iconic, Architecturally Significant Sanderling Cabanas on Siesta Key

For the families who gathered at the Paul Rudolph-designed cabanas, all that remains are the memories.

11/20/2024 By Ruth Lando

Biz Bites

Five Restaurants Conducive to Quiet Conversations

These places will allow to get right down to business.

11/02/2017 By Ruth Lando

Biz Bites

Impress Your Clients at These Local Restaurants

Dinner on the company credit card pays off at these five eateries.

10/19/2017 By Ruth Lando

Biz Bites

Five Great Al Fresco Eateries

Wow potential hires and clients at these plein air places.

06/28/2017 By Ruth Lando

Article

Biz(941): The Golden Girls

Five Sarasota-Manatee women head local nonprofits. Here's their advice and what they've learned at the helm.

06/30/2015 By Ruth Lando

Guide to Giving

The Golden Girls

Five Sarasota-Manatee women head local nonprofits. Here's their advice and what they've learned at the helm.

06/15/2015 By Ruth Lando

Article

Follow The Leaders

05/31/2012 Photography by Barbara Banks By Ruth Lando

Article

Bricks or Clicks?

10/31/2011 Photography by Gene Pollux By Ruth Lando

Article

Foundation Report - Top 15

09/01/2009 By Ruth Lando