Step into the hot and humid limelight of sinful summer bliss with a foray of midsummer events, activities, to-do's and trends from satisfying salads and sushi rolls to a roundup of all things outdoor including live music, waterfront dining and night markets. In SRQIST, out what's growing at the Culverhouse Community Gardens, explore a farmland fantasy of rescued animals at Beaucoop Farm, crunch into some fried chicken goodness with the ladies from Barnyard Betty and mix it u with Lavonne Martin's martial arts training. We feature In Conversations with our nonprofits on cultivating innovation in their philanthropic work and with developers and real estate brokers on the boom and what's next in our region. And, get your grub on with new restaurants, Tripletail, Reef Cakes and Amore. On the flip side, Major League Baseball's three-time All-Star pitcher Mark Melancon shares his Anna Maria Island vacation home for the family and we check in with interior designers on the hot trends kicking off this season. Enjoy!
