As a travel writer, I’ve traveled to 40 countries in the last 15 years, but I always look forward to coming back to paradise!
Excerpt: Sarasota was ranked the #1 place to live in Florida in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, and the #5 place to live in the US, so if you live here, you’ve chosen well. When I started exploring our little part of the world, little did I know how much there was to see and do right here at home. With an average of 255 days of sunshine per year, there’s plenty of time to get outside and play!
I’ve lived here 10 years and there are so many cool things that I didn’t even know about! Next time my kids say they’re bored, I’ll have plenty of awesome new ideas! And don’t just take my word for it…ask Amazon. It made their best sellers list!!!
Lisa, local resident
*Join me at an event listed below and pick up your book! It saves shipping which is a huge help! Of course, if you can’t attend one of the events, I am happy to ship (which I include in the price of the book!)
** Please leave a note for a personalized message request! I am happy to sign “To (your name)” or Happy Birthday (name) or whatever you prefer! You can also reach me at kastilwell@gmail.com anytime! Thanks so much!
Update to book: Ski-A-Rees has two show seasons. You can typically see performances each Sunday at 2 p.m. from the first Sunday in February through the first Sunday in May. They take a break over the summer due to the heat, starting back up with a short fall season the first Sunday in October through the first Sunday in November, again each Sunday at 2 p.m. It’s always best to check their website or give them a call to confirm show dates.
Upcoming Author Events
Island Branch Library, Saturday, September 21, 10 AM- 11 AM, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-6341
Barnes & Noble, Sunday, September 22, 11 AM- 1 PM, University Town Center 200 N. Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota
Gilly Girls, Thursday Oct 17th, Main St., Lakewood Ranch, Time to be Determined.
Bradenton Farmers Market, Saturday, October 19, 9 AM – 2 PM, 400 12th St W, Bradenton, 941-301-8445
Wicked Cantina, Saturday, November 2 (Day of the Dead!), 1 PM, 101 7th St N, Bradenton Beach, 941-281-2990.
Selby Library, Tuesday, November 5, PM, 1331 First St., Sarasota
River Strand Golf & Country Club, Wednesday, November 6, 6 PM-8 PM, (Members only event)
Gilly Girls, Thursday, November 7, 12-2 pm. Main St., Lakewood Ranch
Bookstore1Sarasota, November 9, 9 AM- 1 PM, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941- 365-7900. *Please place an advance order with Sarasota 1 Bookstore for pick up so you’ll be sure to get a signed book!
Barnes & Noble, Saturday, November 9, 2 PM – 4 PM. 4010 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival, Friday, November 15, 1 PM – 5 PM, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. (The festival is all day from 11/15-11/18, but I will only be there to sign books at times listed here.)
Bradenton Farmers Market, Saturday, November 16, 9 AM – 2 PM, 400 12th St W, Bradenton, 941-301-8445
Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival, Sunday, November 17, 1 PM – 5 PM, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. (The festival is all day from 11/15-11/18, but I will only be there to sign books at times listed here.)
Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival, Monday, November 18, 1 PM – 5 PM, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. (The festival is all day from 11/15-11/18, but I will only be there to sign books at times listed here.)
Private Event, Thursday, November 21, 6 PM – 8 PM.
Phillippi Farmers Market, Wednesday, November 27, 8 AM – 1 PM Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
