Sarasota Half Marathon {Recap}

by Denise // 22 March, 2013 // 8 Comments

Just to let you know, the Sarasota Half Marathon was never part of my race plan. Many of friends were running it and I wanted to be part of it but couldn’t afford another race in my already overfilled race... Continue reading →

Gasparilla Half Marathon 2013 {recap}

by Denise // 8 March, 2013 // 10 Comments

In all the years I’ve participated in the Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend, the weather for the half marathon has always been rainy and cold. This year, with temperatures hitting the high 70s, the Gasparilla Distance Classic faced record highs which... Continue reading →

Tampa Theatre Dazzles at Christmas

by Denise // 20 December, 2012 // 6 Comments

When my sister and I attended a showing of Holiday Inn last year, the Tampa Theatre instantly became a new Christmas pastime. This year, I enjoyed the new holiday tradition with my girls when we were invited to attend The... Continue reading →

Another Spooktacular Time

by Denise // 11 October, 2012 // 7 Comments

Every year, my kids look forward to our Halloween tradition, SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. My children absolutely love SeaWorld and all the fun SeaWorld’s Halloween Spootacular offers, but what I love most about this Halloween experience is that the trick-or-treating party... Continue reading →

Suds, Sun and Fun Runs

by Denise // 20 September, 2012 // 14 Comments

I promised forced my friends to run with me during our girlfriend getaway. After last year’s drunken-no-running-fest, I couldn’t let myself slip up like that. Besides, running on the beach is therapeutic for me. Hopefully now, my girlfriends share those... Continue reading →

Run to Remember (9-11 Memorial 5K)

by Denise // 13 September, 2012 // 7 Comments

When I heard about a free 5K held on 9-11, I immediately signed up for the race. Although the event was held early Tuesday morning in Spring Hill and would interfere with my family’s morning routine, I really wanted to... Continue reading →