A closer look at Sarasota’s new St. Regis Longboat Key

Aerial view of the St. Regis Longboat Key pools and lagoon with the Gulf of Mexico in the background.

The St. Regis Longboat Key brings a new level of coastal luxury to Sarasota with refined design, quiet service and an 18-acre Gulf-front setting.

CASA Pinellas’ Domestic Violence Awareness Scavenger Hunt returns for third year

CASA Pinellas’ Domestic Violence Awareness Scavenger Hunt returns for its third year on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. This team-building event raises critical funds for CASA’s award-winning programs, while supporting local businesses, highlighting all St. Pete has to offer and educating the community on the dangers of domestic violence. Participants create teams of 2-10 members, raising … Read more

Letter from the Publisher: The power of the pause

It might just be the title of that book I’ve been promising myself—and others—that I will write. The Power of the Pause has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? A quick Google search reveals similar titles, but none seem to focus on “the” pause. Said another way, my husband, Jose Bello, often reminds … Read more

Letter from the Publisher: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day. While some refer to it as a manufactured Hallmark holiday—created only to increase retail sales post-Christmas and make those who are single feel worse about it—I don’t see it that way. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023. … Read more

Nominations closing soon for Florida’s Top 100 Women-Led Business Awards

Nominations are open for the Top 100 Women-Led Business Awards, honoring the innovative, impactful and powerhouse women-led businesses making waves across the state. The deadline to nominate is Jan. 24. Nomination Eligibility The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list is ranked through an algorithm considering revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits. Here’s what … Read more

From the kitchen counter to Class A 

Bridgette-bello

So here we are. Hello 2025. Is anyone else excited? I am! Turning the page on a new year is always refreshing, but this one promises to be better than the last (she writes, hopefully).  There are small “don’t blink or you might miss it” moments, as a business leader, and they can go by … Read more

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Bridgette-bello

Greetings and happy holidays, happy Hanukkah, happy Kwanza, and Merry Christmas.  The December issue, like always, is choc full of amazing gift ideas for your loved ones. Some of the most luxurious splurges available are on the pages of the extended Good Life section you’ve come to rely on, for all your last-minute gift-giving needs.  … Read more