You Said You Would

A Popular Facebook Group Helps Sarasotans Get Outdoors

The group was founded by community leader John Annis as an accountability tool for himself and a small group of friends. Now it counts more than 1,200 members.

01/02/2026 By Megan McDonald

Weight and See

Sarasota Strongman Jonathan Simos Sets New Guinness Record

Doing nearly 60 dumbbell rows in 60 seconds, Simos powered past the previous record.

09/09/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Taking flight

Bungee Fitness Offers a Fun, Safe Way to Burn Calories

“When I first started, my biggest issue was trusting the bungee, because I thought I was surely going to faceplant onto the floor," says one enthusiast. "But now, I don’t even think about it.”

11/03/2023 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Pump You Up

Celebrity Trainer Steve Schewe on How to Work Out Well at Any Age

Schewe built his fitness career alongside the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.

04/18/2023 By Heather Dunhill