The retropharyngeal space (RPS) extends from the skull base to the upper mediastinum, and the prevertebral space (PVS) extends from the skull base to the coccyx. Clues to the location of a mass in the PVS include preservation but anterior displacement of RPS fat and effacement of the longus colli and longus capitis. Oct 10, 2016. Conservative management of retropharyngeal abscesses >2 cm can be offered to patients during the first 48 h. If the patient demonstrates. Drooling suggests compression of the soft tissues by a mass but should not be the reason for a change from conservative management. Hoarseness is the symptom. Bacterial Tracheitis, Emergency Medicine Croup, Emergency Medicine Epiglottitis, Adult, Emergency Medicine Epiglottitis, Pediatric Epiglottitis, Pediatric, Emergency Medicine Laryngitis, Emergency Medicine Peritonsillar Abscess, Emergency Medicine Peritonsillar Abscess, Pediatric Retropharyngeal Abscess,. Die Pylorusstenose ist eine Verengung des Magenausgangs, bei welcher der Speisebrei den Magen nicht verlassen kann. Lesen Sie weiter! Abstract Retropharyngeal abscesses are rare in adults. They occur mostly in immunocompromised patients or as a foreign body complication. We report 5 cases of retropharyngeal abscess collected in the ENT Department of CHU Mohammed VI of Marrakech, during a two-year period (December 2008 to December 2009). Local trauma by foreign body ingestion was the aetiology in four patients. The presenting symptoms, for all patients, were fever, odynophagia, torticollis, and trismus, and the clinical examination showed bulging of the posterior wall of the oropharynx. The radiography of cervical spine showed prevertebral thickening in all cases, this thickening was associated with an aspect of vertebral lysis of the fourth cervical vertebra in one case. A CT scan was performed in all our cases and showed features of retropharyngeal abscess which was associated, in one case, with spondylodiscitis. The biological assessment found one case of diabetes. The intradermal reaction to the tuberculin was clearly positive in one case. Endobuccal abscess puncture was practiced in 4 cases; only one organism was identified by culture: Staphylococcus aureus treatment was based on triple intravenous antibiotics and anti-Koch's therapy (in one case), and the surgical drainage under general anesthesia was also performed in the case of the diabetes patient which required also the correction of hyperglycemia in intensive care unit. The outcome was good in all our patients. The diagnosis of retropharyngeal abscess can be difficult and one must seek a comorbidity; a tuberculosis aetiology must be considered in countries with a high prevalence. The management of these cases is based on antibiotics and surgical drainage. Results Sixteen patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Most patients were Afro Trinidadian males between the ages of two and five who were also found to be iron deficient. Drooling was a sensitive predictor for the presence of an abscess but did not indicate the need for drainage. Hoarseness was the clinical feature that prompted surgical intervention. Sixty three percent of patients had an abscess >2 cm of which 90% improved within 48 h. One patient required surgical drainage with no increase in morbidity or mortality. 1. Introduction Deep neck space infections can occur in the pediatric population. They may result in the development of retropharyngeal, parapharyngeal and peritonsillar abscesses. The retropharyngeal abscess accounts for 40–80% of these cases and has an incidence of 7.5–13 cases per year,,. They are associated with complications such as acute airway compression, aspiration of pus, mediastinitis, pericarditis, sepsis and neurological defects,,. Thrombosis of the internal jugular vein, erosion into the carotid artery and formation of a carotid aneurysm have been reported in rare cases,,. Therefore it is important to treat these abscesses early and as effectively as possible. Until recently, surgical drainage was the only form of treatment for retropharyngeal abscesses,,. However, adequate access to the retropharyngeal space can be difficult. Drainage is also associated with a risk of neurovascular injury, scarring, wound infection and the risk of a general anaesthetic. In an attempt to avoid these problems, conservative management using intravenous antibiotics alone was advocated. Several studies have since reported success in managing pediatric patients with abscesses up to two centimeters using the conservative approach,,,,. Most abscesses over two centimeters are still treated by surgical drainage only. Here we present a 3 year prospective case series from a single tertiary level institution in Trinidad which evaluates the effectiveness of conservative management for the treatment of retropharyngeal abscesses in the pediatric population. Emphasis will be placed on the abscesses that are greater than two centimeters in long axis on computed tomography (CT). 2. Methods A three year prospective case series was performed by the Otolaryngology department of the San Fernando General Hospital during the period July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2015. All pediatric patients with clinical features of a retropharyngeal abscess that was confirmed on a CT scan of the neck were included in the study. The imaging features that were used to define a case were the presence of a hypodense or fluid filled lesion in the neck with ring enhancement,,. No patient in the study had an allergy to penicillin. However due to issues of antibiotic availability, all patients were given intravenous third generation cephalosporins and metronidazole. Broad spectrum coverage was necessary as needle aspiration under ultrasound or CT guidance was not available at the hospital and therefore the microorganisms involved could not have been identified. These were the limitations of the study. All patients received dexamethasone every 12 h for the first three days of admission in addition to the antibiotics. The patients were observed closely for signs of deterioration. They were discharged only after their symptoms resolved completely and white blood cell counts returned to normal. Successful conservative management was documented if the patient did not require drainage of the abscess during the period of their hospitalisation. Surgical drainage was performed on patients whose symptoms failed to improve after 48 h of intravenous antibiotics, those who developed complications or who deteriorated on conservative management. The exclusion criteria included patients who were discharged against medical advice and thus became lost to follow up, patients who had a CT scan but did not have a report documenting the dimensions of the abscess or those with clinical features of a retropharyngeal abscess but who never had a CT scan. The results were then analysed to determine the characteristics of patients who were successfully treated or failed conservative management. 3. Results Over a three year period, eighteen patients presented to the hospital with a clinical diagnosis of a retropharyngeal abscess. However, two patients had to be excluded from the study as the exact dimensions of the abscesses on CT scan were not reported. Approximately 81% of patients were Afro Trinidadians, 13% were Indo Trinidadians and 6% were of mixed ethnicity. The male to female ratio was 11:5. The ages of the patients ranged from 16 months to eleven years. The number of patients who had a true anemia according to age and sex were 44%. All patients had an elevated white blood cell count with a leucocytosis (see, ). Comparison of the clinical features and treatment based on the size of the abscess confirmed on CT scanning. The most common symptoms were fever and neck swelling which accounted for 81% and 69% of patients respectively. This was followed by cough, decreased range of neck movement, dysphagia, odynophagia, drooling, vomiting, difficulty breathing, trismus, headache and diarrhoea. Almost all patients had a preceding head and neck infection before development of the retropharyngeal abscesses. Acute tonsillitis (38%) was the most common infective cause followed by acute otitis media and upper respiratory tract infections. The etiology of the rest of cases were unknown. No cases of penetrating neck trauma were recorded. Hospital stay ranged from two to thirty three days. The average number of days a patient spent in hospital was six. Only one patient required surgical drainage of the retropharyngeal abscess and was hospitalised for a total of seven days. Fifteen of the sixteen patients were successfully managed with conservative treatment. 4. Discussion Retropharyngeal abscesses can develop in one of three ways. Firstly, penetrating trauma to the head or neck can result in the entry of a pathogen into the body and subsequent development of infection and abscesses. Secondly, infection of adjacent structures like the teeth can spread directly to the retropharyngeal space and lead to abscess formation. Thirdly, drainage of lymph from infected areas in the nose, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, oropharynx, middle ear and surrounding structures can introduce pathogens into the deep cervical nodes. Subsequent suppuration of these nodes can cause abscess formation,,. Older studies reported the incidence of retropharyngeal abscesses to range between 1 and 4.5 cases per year,,,. This low value was attributed to improvements in health care, immunization and development of new antibiotics. However, within the last two decades, the incidence seems to have increased and this is reflected in our study (6 cases/year). Two reasons have been put forward to explain this finding. The first is an apparent increase in cases due to the increased availability and use of CT scans in hospitals,,. In the past, many retropharyngeal abscesses may have been misdiagnosed and treated as cervical lymphadenopathy. A CT scan will differentiate between a node and an abscess and thus the number of reported cases of abscesses will increase. All the patients in this study had a CT scan of the neck. The second reason for the increased incidence is inappropriate antibiotic use. Due to the difficulty in performing aspirations for retropharyngeal abscesses and sometimes lack of image guided needle aspiration services, specimen for culture and sensitivity cannot be obtained. Thus a broad spectrum antibiotic has to be used. This may contribute to a rise in antibiotic resistant organisms. There is no ethnic predisposition documented in the literature. However, in this study the condition occurred more frequently in Afro Trinidadian patients. The San Fernando General Hospital is located in the Southern part of the island where there is a predominance of Indo Trinidadians. However, during the time the study was conducted, the hospital accepted all acute pediatric Otolaryngology cases in Trinidad. Therefore the findings of this study are representative of the entire country and eliminates any perceived bias due to hospital location. Perhaps genetic susceptibility may have a part to play in this predisposition. The majority of affected patients were males which is similar to the findings of other studies,,. Half of the patients in the study who developed abscesses belonged to the 2–5 years age group. Children below the age of five years have more lymphoid tissue in the retropharyngeal space,. Recurrent head and neck infections with drainage of infected lymph to the retropharyngeal nodes increases the probability that an inflamed node will suppurate and form an abscess. This may explain why this age group was more affected. Atrophy of the nodes occur as children grow older resulting in a decreased probability of abscess formation. More than forty percent of the study population were anaemic. Children who are between six months and two years of age normally undergo a rapid growth phase with increased need for iron. This puts them at a high risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia. Several studies indicate that iron deficiency anaemia causes impaired cell mediated immunity which can prevent the body from fighting off infection,,,. This may have contributed to the development of the retropharyngeal abscesses in this age group. Most of the patients presented with fever and neck swelling. This corresponds with the clinical features of retropharyngeal abscesses documented in most studies,. However, cellulitis and lymphadenopathy can have similar presentations. Drooling is a symptom that may be more specific to the retropharyngeal abscess as it indicates severe compression or oedema of the oesophagus. This was present in all abscesses up to 4 cm in size. However, the patient who had an abscess greater than 4 cm did not have any drooling. This may have more to do with CT scan interpretation rather than the presence of an abscess. In this study, ring enhancement on CT scan was one of the features used to make a diagnosis of an abscess. However, the specificity of CT in diagnosing a retropharyngeal abscess is only 45–65%. It has a false negative rate of 13% and false positive rate of 10%,,. Early stage fibrosis of a phlegmon can also produce ring enhancement. Wall scalloping which was not part of the case definition used has been found to be a better indicator of the presence of an abscess. The radiological limitations together with the lack of aerodigestive tract compromise suggests that for the abscess greater than four centimeters, the infection of the retropharyngeal space may have been at a very early stage and that an abscess may have not been present. Therefore, antibiotics would have been able to gain access to the infection site. The symptom that prompted surgical intervention was that of hoarseness. This suggested oedema of the larynx with the possibility of acute airway obstruction and therefore conservative management was abandoned in favor of surgical drainage. The majority of abscesses occurred after episodes of acute tonsillitis (38%), acute otitis media (13%) and upper respiratory tract infections (6%). There were no documented cases of penetrating trauma and the abscesses most likely resulted from suppuration of infected nodes. The recommended antibiotics for treatment of retropharyngeal abscesses are clindamycin, ampicillin/sulbactum, third generation cephalosporins and metronidazole,. All patients in the study were treated with an intravenous third generation cephalosporin and metronidazole. Intravenous steroids were also given to decrease the soft tissue oedema and pain. Most papers report successful conservative management of retropharyngeal abscesses that measure up to two centimeters in long axis in children,,. Surgical intervention is still used for the larger abscesses. In our study, approximately 63% of patients had an abscess greater than two centimeters and only 10% of this subgroup required surgical drainage. In children, retropharyngeal abscesses form within nodes instead of being limited by fascia as in adults. Therefore many of the local and regional complications documented with adults rarely occur in the younger age group. A CT scan of the neck can suggest the presence of an abscess but depending on the radiological features used to make the diagnosis, the specificity may be low,,,. Therefore with retropharyngeal abscesses greater than two centimeters, children can be given a trial of conservative management for 48 h. They should be monitored for hoarseness as this may indicate impending airway compromise. If this occurs, drainage should be performed. Surgical intervention should not be performed for drooling alone as this symptom also occurs in patients who can be treated conservatively. Ninety percent of patients with abscesses greater than two centimeters improved within 48 h and subsequently resolved completely on conservative management. The patient who required surgical drainage did not suffer any increased morbidity or mortality from having initial conservative management. Both forms of treatment resulted in an average hospitalisation time of six days. The patient who was treated conservatively for 33 days may have been considered for surgical intervention. However, if a patient is slowly improving both clinically and biochemically on antibiotics alone, this may not be an easy decision to make. The risk of iatrogenic injury from surgical intervention must be weighed against antimicrobial resistance and prolonged hospitalisation. The decision to change from conservative to surgical management in such a patient should be made after discussion with the patient's relatives, Otolaryngologist and Microbiologist. 5. Conclusion The use of CT scans and the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance have resulted in an increase in the incidence of retropharyngeal abscesses. In Trinidad, an Afro Trinidadian male who is less than five years old and also has iron deficiency anemia is at a high risk of developing an abscess following a head and neck infection. Although a CT scan of the neck is used in the diagnosis of a retropharyngeal abscess, it has limited specificity. Radiological findings should always be combined with clinical features to guide patient management. Drooling suggests compression of the soft tissues by a mass but should not be the reason for a change from conservative management. Hoarseness is the symptom that indicates the need for surgical intervention. Conservative management has been used to successfully treat abscesses that are smaller than two centimeters. This study proves that it can also be used to treat abscesses that are greater than two centimeters with no increase in morbidity and mortality. A trial of antibiotics should be given to larger abscesses and if there is no improvement in 48 h, surgical drainage can be performed.
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No patients in the non-hemorrhagic group had hyperintense middle cerebral artery sign on MRI. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive values of the hyperintense middle cerebral artery sign on MRI T1-weighted image for subsequent hemorrhagic transformation were 54.5%, 100%, and 100% respectively. Hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign on non-contrast CT was observed in nine patients, five of who developed hemorrhagic transformation. These data suggest that hyperintense middle cerebral artery sign on MRI T1-weighted image is a highly specific and moderately sensitive indicator of subsequent hemorrhagic transformation in patients after acute ischemic stroke, and its specificity is superior to CT. • Marstrand, J.R.; Garde, E; Rostrup, Egill 2002-01-01 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: There is growing evidence that white matter hyperintensities (WMH) should not be considered as benign age-dependent changes on MR images but indicate pathological changes with clinical consequences. • Besuchen Sie den BMI-Rechner Webseite und geben Sie. Und erreichbares Ziel Gewichtsverlust. Von Cholesterin und andere feste. Previous studies comparing subjects with WMH to normal controls have repor. • Samuel N Lockhart Full Text Available The mechanisms by which aging and other processes can affect the structure and function of brain networks are important to understanding normal age-related cognitive decline. Advancing age is known to be associated with various disease processes, including clinically asymptomatic vascular and inflammation processes that contribute to white matter structural alteration and potential injury. The effects of these processes on the function of distributed cognitive networks, however, are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the extent of magnetic resonance imaging white matter hyperintensities would be associated with visual attentional control in healthy aging, measured using a functional magnetic resonance imaging search task. We assessed cognitively healthy older adults with search tasks indexing processing speed and attentional control. Expanding upon previous research, older adults demonstrate activation across a frontal-parietal attentional control network. Further, greater white matter hyperintensity volume was associated with increased activation of a frontal network node independent of chronological age. Also consistent with previous research, greater white matter hyperintensity volume was associated with anatomically specific reductions in functional magnetic resonance imaging functional connectivity during search among attentional control regions. White matter hyperintensities may lead to subtle attentional network dysfunction, potentially through impaired frontal-parietal and frontal interhemispheric connectivity, suggesting that clinically silent white matter biomarkers of vascular and inflammatory injury can contribute to differences in search performance and brain function in aging, and likely contribute to advanced age-related impairments in cognitive control. • Lockhart, Samuel N.; Luck, Steven J.; Geng, Joy; Beckett, Laurel; Disbrow, Elizabeth A.; Carmichael, Owen; DeCarli, Charles 2015-01-01 The mechanisms by which aging and other processes can affect the structure and function of brain networks are important to understanding normal age-related cognitive decline. Advancing age is known to be associated with various disease processes, including clinically asymptomatic vascular and inflammation processes that contribute to white matter structural alteration and potential injury. The effects of these processes on the function of distributed cognitive networks, however, are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the extent of magnetic resonance imaging white matter hyperintensities would be associated with visual attentional control in healthy aging, measured using a functional magnetic resonance imaging search task. We assessed cognitively healthy older adults with search tasks indexing processing speed and attentional control. Expanding upon previous research, older adults demonstrate activation across a frontal-parietal attentional control network. Further, greater white matter hyperintensity volume was associated with increased activation of a frontal network node independent of chronological age. Also consistent with previous research, greater white matter hyperintensity volume was associated with anatomically specific reductions in functional magnetic resonance imaging functional connectivity during search among attentional control regions. White matter hyperintensities may lead to subtle attentional network dysfunction, potentially through impaired frontal-parietal and frontal interhemispheric connectivity, suggesting that clinically silent white matter biomarkers of vascular and inflammatory injury can contribute to differences in search performance and brain function in aging, and likely contribute to advanced age-related impairments in cognitive control. PMID:25793922 • Overdorp, E.J.; Kessels, R.P.C.; Claassen, J.A.H.R.; Oosterman, J.M. 2014-01-01 In this retrospective study, we investigated the independent effects of white matter hyperintensities (VVMH) and hippocampal atrophy on cognitive functions in a broad sample of patients seen in a memory clinic. To ensure generalizability, these associations were examined irrespective of diagnosis an • Overdorp, E.J.; Kessels, R.P.C.; Claassen, J.A.H.R.; Oosterman, J.M. 2014-01-01 In this retrospective study, we investigated the independent effects of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and hippocampal atrophy on cognitive functions in a broad sample of patients seen in a memory clinic. To ensure generalizability, these associations were examined irrespective of diagnosis and • Miyazaki, Masahito; Hashimoto, Toshiaki; Tayama, Masanobu; Kuroda, Yasuhiro (Tokushima Univ. School of Medicine) 1992-05-01 Magnetic resonance imaging was performed in 270 patients with various neurologic complaints (1-15Y) with a 0.5 tesla superconducting imaging system using a field echo T1-weighted sequence and spin echo T2-weighted and PD-weighted sequences. Twenty-seven of them had deep white matter hyperintensity (DWMH) in the occipital lobe on T2-weighted images. The frequency of mild DWMH differed in different age groups, suggesting that mild DWMH may result from delayed myelination in the central nervous system. However, the frequency of severe DWMH, which was revealed as isointense relative to cerebrospinal fluid, did not differ in different age groups and it was significantly more common in severely retarded patients. Classification of DWMH based on the signal intensity is valuable to distinguish white matter abnormalities in the occipital lobe from delayed myelination in the same site. • Maya Thomas 2012-01-01 Full Text Available Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE is chronic encephalitis occurring after infection with measles virus. An 8-year-old boy presented with progressive behavioral changes, cognitive decline and myoclonic jerks, progressing to a bed bound state over 2 months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI brain showed T2-weighted hyperintensities in the subcortical areas of the left occipital lobe and brachium of the inferior colliculus on both sides. EEG showed bilateral, synchronous periodic discharges. Serum/cerebrospinal fluid measles IgG titer was significantly positive. The overall features were suggestive of SSPE. MRI finding of bilateral inferior colliculus changes on MRI without significant involvement of other commonly involved areas suggests an uncommon/rare imaging pattern of SSPE. • Arimura, Hidetaka; Kawata, Yasuo; Yamashita, Yasuo; Magome, Taiki; Ohki, Masafumi; Toyofuku, Fukai; Higashida, Yoshiharu; Tsuchiya, Kazuhiro 2010-03-01 We have developed a computerized evaluation method of white matter hyperintensity (WMH) regions for the diagnosis of vascular dementia (VaD) based on magnetic resonance (MR) images, and implemented the proposed method as a graphical interface program. The WMH regions were segmented using either a region growing technique or a level set method, one of which was selected by using a support vector machine. We applied the proposed method to MR images acquired from 10 patients with a diagnosis of VaD. The mean similarity index between WMH regions determined by a manual method and the proposed method was 78.2+/-11.0%. The proposed method could effectively assist neuroradiologists in evaluating WMH regions. • Salem, Lise C; Hejl, Anne-Mette; Garde, Ellen; 2011-01-01 Prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the startle response, a measure for sensorimotor gating, exhibits a relatively high inter-individual variability in elderly subjects. The aim of this study was to investigate whether white matter hyperintensities (WMH), frequently identified on cranial magnetic. Resonance imaging (MRI) in elderly subjects with and without cognitive impairment, may contribute to variations in PPI. A passive acoustic PPI paradigm was applied in 92 human subjects (53 healthy and 39 patients with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment) between 60 and 85years of age. Rated visually on craniel MRI FLAIR images using the Fazekas scale. WMH were identified in 70% of all subjects. The latency to peak of the startle response increased significantly with increasing WMH load, whereas the inhibition of the startle response (PPI) was neither significantly related. • Marstrand, J.R.; Garde, E; Rostrup, Egill; 2002-01-01 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: There is growing evidence that white matter hyperintensities (WMH) should not be considered as benign age-dependent changes on MR images but indicate pathological changes with clinical consequences. Previous studies comparing subjects with WMH to normal controls have. Reported global reductions in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral vascular reactivity. In this study, we examined localized hemodynamic status to compare WMH to normal appearing white matter (NAWM). METHODS: A group of 21 normal 85-year-old subjects were studied using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. Together with administration of acetazolamide. From a combination of anatomic images with different signal weighting, regions of interest were generated corresponding to gray and white matter and WMH. Localized measurements of CBF and cerebral blood volume (CBV) and mean transit time were obtained directly. • Yoon-Sang Oh 2013-10-01 Full Text Available Background and Purpose: Several reports on the elderly population have suggested that orthostatic hypotension is associated with white matter hyperintensities (WMH; however, little information is available on patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD. Methods: We analyzed the association blood pressure profiles during tilt table testing with WMH scores in 117 patients with PD. WMH were rated using the semiquantitative visual rating system proposed by Scheltens et al. Results: The presence of orthostatic hypotension was associated with increasing tendency of WMH score and the blood pressure changes during tilting and supine blood pressure were positively correlated with increasing WMH score. Conclusions: This finding indicates that hemodynamic changes associated with orthostatic hypotension may be associated with white matter changes in patients with PD. • van Straaten, EC; Fazekas, F; Rostrup, Egill; 2006-01-01 between groups with and without symptoms. METHODS: We used data of 618 independently living elderly with WMH collected in the Leukoaraiosis And DISability (LADIS) study. Subjects with and without symptoms of depression, gait disturbances, urinary incontinence, and memory decline were compared with respect.BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are associated with decline in cognition, gait, mood, and urinary continence. Associations may depend on the method used for measuring WMH. We investigated the ability of different WMH scoring methods to detect differences in WMH load. And Mann-Whitney tests. In addition, the punctate and confluent lesion type with comparable WMH volume were compared with respect to the clinical data using Student t test and chi2 test. Direct comparison of visual ratings with volumetry was done using curve fitting. RESULTS: Visual and volumetric. • Lockhart, Samuel N.; Roach, Alexandra E.; Luck, Steven J.; Geng, Joy; Beckett, Laurel; Carmichael, Owen; DeCarli, Charles 2014-01-01 A fundamental controversy is whether cognitive decline with advancing age can be entirely explained by decreased processing speed, or whether specific neural changes can elicit cognitive decline, independent of slowing. These hypotheses are anchored by studies of healthy older individuals where age is presumed the sole influence. Unfortunately, advancing age is also associated with asymptomatic brain white matter injury. We hypothesized that differences in white matter injury extent, manifest by MRI white matter hyperintensities (WMH), mediate differences in visual attentional control in healthy aging, beyond processing speed differences. We tested young and cognitively healthy older adults on search tasks indexing speed and attentional control. Increasing age was associated with generally slowed performance. WMH was also associated with slowed search times independent of processing speed differences. Consistent with evidence attributing reduced network connectivity to WMH, these results conclusively demonstrate that clinically silent white matter injury contributes to slower search performance indicative of compromised cognitive control, independent of generalized slowing of processing speed. PMID:24183716 • Gaist, David; Garde, Ellen; Blaabjerg, Morten 2016-01-01 A small number of population-based studies reported an association between migraine with aura and risk of silent brain infarcts and white matter hyperintensities in females. We investigated these relations in a population-based sample of female twins. We contacted female twins ages 30-60 years. Identified through the population-based Danish Twin Registry. Based on questionnaire responses, twins were invited to participate in a telephone-based interview conducted by physicians. Headache diagnoses were established according to the International Headache Society criteria. Cases with migraine with aura.% confidence interval): 0.17 (-0.08 to 0.41) cm(3)] and a similar difference was present in analyses restricted to twin pairs discordant for migraine with aura [adjusted mean difference 0.21 (-0.20 to 0.63)], but these differences did not reach statistical significance. We found no evidence of an association. • Jayalakshmi Sita 2006-01-01 Full Text Available Abnormal high signal in the globus pallidus on T1 weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI of the brain has been well described in patients with chronic liver disease. It may be related to liver dysfunction or portal-systemic shunting. We report a case of extra hepatic portal vein obstruction with portal hypertension and esophageal varices that presented with extra pyramidal features. T1 weighted MRI brain scans showed increased symmetrical signal intensities in the basal ganglia. Normal hepatic function in this patient emphasizes the role of portal- systemic communications in the development of these hyperintensities, which may be due to deposition of paramagnetic substances like manganese in the basal ganglia. • Thomas Samaille Full Text Available White matter hyperintensities (WMH on T2 or FLAIR sequences have been commonly observed on MR images of elderly people. They have been associated with various disorders and have been shown to be a strong risk factor for stroke and dementia. WMH studies usually required visual evaluation of WMH load or time-consuming manual delineation. This paper introduced WHASA (White matter Hyperintensities Automated Segmentation Algorithm, a new method for automatically segmenting WMH from FLAIR and T1 images in multicentre studies. Contrary to previous approaches that were based on intensities, this method relied on contrast: non linear diffusion filtering alternated with watershed segmentation to obtain piecewise constant images with increased contrast between WMH and surroundings tissues. WMH were then selected based on subject dependant automatically computed threshold and anatomical information. WHASA was evaluated on 67 patients from two studies, acquired on six different MRI scanners and displaying a wide range of lesion load. Accuracy of the segmentation was assessed through volume and spatial agreement measures with respect to manual segmentation; an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC of 0.96 and a mean similarity index (SI of 0.72 were obtained. WHASA was compared to four other approaches: Freesurfer and a thresholding approach as unsupervised methods; k-nearest neighbours (kNN and support vector machines (SVM as supervised ones. For these latter, influence of the training set was also investigated. WHASA clearly outperformed both unsupervised methods, while performing at least as good as supervised approaches (ICC range: 0.87-0.91 for kNN; 0.89-0.94 for SVM. Mean SI: 0.63-0.71 for kNN, 0.67-0.72 for SVM, and did not need any training set. Join a marine biologist on a Sea Life Encounter Cruise with Sarasota Bay Explorers in Sarasota, Florida. Top Ten activities in Sarasota Have you been spending a lot of time on? Looking for a change of pace? Experience the beautiful city of Sarasota, where there is a whole lot to do! These are the top 10 activities we’ve found south of Anna Maria 1 ) – The Ringling museum is the best bang for your buck in Sarasota. Costing only $25 for adults, your ticket gives you access to the entire Ringling “campus”, where you will get lost for hours wandering around the immaculately landscaped grounds. The actual museum of art runs special exhibits year round, and is packed with Asian, European, and American treasures. Be sure to make it out to the breathtaking 56 room Ca’ d’Zan Mansion, built in 1925, which overlooks gorgeous Sarasota bay. Last but not least, be sure to visit the Circus Museum. Built in 1948, it was the first museum to commemorate the robust history of the American circus. 2 ) – After you’ve experienced all the shopping that Anna Maria Island has to offer, the next logical step is St. The circle as we know it today was developed in the early 1950s, and has been steadily growing alongside the city of Sarasota ever since. Enjoy a cocktail before your meal at Tommy Bahamas’, or experience the fine dining of, which is based on the restaurant of the same name in Tampa, founded in 1905. After your meal, be sure to check out one of the many elegant shops that populate the circle, which include luxury clothing stores, jewelers, and multitudes of specialty shops. 3 ) – Mote Marine is one of the most interesting attractions in the greater Sarasota area, for multiple reasons. First and foremost, it acts as a marine animal rescue an research center, which is an incredibly important service with the ever-growing population of people around the Gulf of Mexico. Now here’s the fun part: the animals that they can not rehabilitate for the wild are put into educational exhibits where they are treated like royalty. Be sure to check out the different touch tanks, which are full of sting rays, hermit crabs, sea anemones, and other cool creatures. This is a perfect place to bring your kids! The Van Wezel Performing Arts Center of Sarasota 4 ) Sarasota Jungle Gardens – One of the oldest consistently open attractions in Florida, are truly amazing. The diversity of the plant life is a major attraction, with over 3000 different species of flora that have been introduced to the ecosystem since it opened. I, however, found the wildlife to be the most interesting aspect. The Gardens play an important role in the upkeep of central Florida’s, as the vast majority of the exotic animals there are rescues, with many of them being taken in from the wild after previous owners abandoned them. Be sure to check out one of the daily shows featuring local wildlife. 5 ) Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sitting on sparkling Sarasota Bay, The Van Wezel is known by locals as the premiere location to catch a good play or concert in the area. Built in 1970 and recently renovated in 2000, has been serving the community for a long time. As a child growing up in the greater Tampa Bay Area, every school I attended would come to a show put on specifically for children that was always a blast. Shows include performances ranging from nationally acclaimed stand up comedians, to lesser known dance troupes, and of course musical acts from all walks of life. The Van Wezel is about a half an hour drive from Anna Maria Island and is always 100% worth it. 6 ) is the equivalent to any car fanatics dream! It is the second oldest continuously operating antique car museum in the Nation. With a beautiful, and very wide variety of antique care, including a car that was John Lennons, this is a great place to take the entire family to admire the fine craftsmen ship of the vehicles that have gone down in history. Punta Gorda hosts another. 7 ) – While Anna Maria Island certainly has some of the most in the country, they are simply surpassed by the beach at Siesta Key, and that’s saying something! When you’re taking your trip to St. Armand’s, make sure you stop off here and soak up some sun. This is the highest rated beach in the entire United States of America. 8 ) – Easily my favorite in the greater Sarasota/Bradenton area, Yoder’s is simply the best place in Sarasota to enjoy a good meal. Featured on a few different national television shows, the restaurant’s home-cooked style meals never disappoint. I usually keep it simple with my order; succulent turkey breast, mashed potatos, corn on the cob, and fried okra. At that point, I’m always far too stuffed for desert; so I take home one of their famous peanut butter cream pies. Myakka River Canopy Walk 9 ) Myakka River State Park – I’ve always found to be one of the best places to get a true taste of what little bit of “wild” Florida is left. Located in eastern Sarasota County, I’ve spent days at a time experiencing all the amazing activites the state park provides us. Your options are endless; there’s hiking, biking, fishing, and even a “canopy walk” where you walk between giant trees on rope bridges. My personal favorite: the air boat tour. You and a few friends jump on an airboat and the driver whips you around the marshes, while giving a verbal tour detailing the history, wildlife, and vegetation in and around Myakka River. 10 ) – This giant mansion overlooking is an absolutely gorgeous place to visit. Built in 1929 by Powel Crosley for his wife, the estate now serves as a venue that you can rent for weddings, family reunions, etc. That, however, isn’t even the fun part! When it isn’t being rented out, the estate decorates the mansion and puts on intimate, interactive “plays” where actors read poetry, or re-enact scenes from classical literature. I’ve personally attended multiple Edgar Allen Poe readings, A Charles Dickens Christmas, and a reimagining of Shakespeare that was a blast. Posted on Author Categories Tags,,,,,. Is a fine art museum located on Bay Shore Road and one of the top Sarasota attractions. Established in 1927 from the artwork donated by Mable and John Ringling, it was designated as the state art museum of Florida and is maintained by Florida State University. The museum is made up of 21 galleries of American art, Asian art, contemporary art, European paintings, and ancient artifacts from Cyprus. The collection consists of over 10,000 objects including decorative arts, drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures that range from antiquity to contemporary art. The museum contains works by Bernini, Boudin, Duchamp, Gainsborough, Poussin, Velaquez, and more. Its collection of Rubens paintings is world-renowned. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-359-5700 More destinations:. 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: mariakraynova/Fotolia Weekend Getaways, Attractions and Things to do near me:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Located on South Palm Avenue bordering Sarasota Bay, is a large botanical garden in the Hudson Bayou neighborhood and one of the best things to do in Sarasota, Florida. Covering seven acres, the gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. The gardens focus on collecting and presenting epiphytes such as bromeliads and orchids and their ecosystems. The gardens have the most diverse collection of bromeliads in the world. There are more than 20,000 plants that represent 6,000 species. The gardens feature more than 20 different habitats such as bamboo, live oaks, mangroves, succulents, and many more. Facilities include an herbarium, greenhouses, a research library, and others. 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-366-5731 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: sira stock/Fotolia Weekend Getaway, Wedding Venues & How far is:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Ca d’Zan Mansion was the winter home of the American circus owner, John Ringling and his wife, Mable. Built between 1924 and 1926, the waterfront mansion is five stories high and contains 36,000 square feet. The Ringlings were lovers of and the waterfront site reminded them of the lagoon in Venice. The style of the house is called Mediterranean Revival and shows the influence of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. The name of the mansion is Venetian for “House of John.” In addition to serving as a residence, the mansion also housed their large collection of art and artifacts. Docent led tours of the mansion are offered. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-359-5700 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Steve Carroll/Fotolia Fun places to visit, events, facts, tours, all inclusive & photos of fun things to do near me last minute: Fun Weekend Getaways, Wedding Venues & Things to do near me:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Is a marine research center located on Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota. Founded in 1955, it was called the Cape Haze Marine Laboratory until 1967 when it was renamed in honor of benefactors Lenore and William R. Mote and his sister Betty Mote Rose. The laboratory is involved in marine and estuary research. The aquarium is open to the public and is the home of over 100 marine species, especially local marine animals. Opened in 1980, the aquarium contains jellyfish, manatees, rays, seahorses, sea turtles, and more. The narrated shark feedings are a popular attraction at the aquarium. If you are wondering what to do in Sarasota with kids, this is a great place to visit. Educational programs include field visits, school visits, and summer camps. 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-388-4441 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Frederic Prochasson/Fotolia You are reading '25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida Today' or Weekend Vacations with Kids, Trip finder, Getaways near me & Scenic places near me Best things to do with kids & fun things near me:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Not far from downtown Sarasota, the small island of Siesta Key sits on the gleaming Gulf of Mexico and boasts one of the best beaches in the country. In the heart of this quirky, fun island is Siesta Key Village, a colorful, lively village near the beach that is full of restaurants, shops, bars, spas, ice cream parlors, and much more. The village is all about shops, parties, and fun, and its festive atmosphere is just perfect for barhopping. The village really gets busy during the many festivals it hosts, so if you can, time your visit with one of them. The Siesta Fiesta is one of the more popular events. Check the nightlife as well; there is something for everyone. More places to visit: 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Rob/Fotolia 'Top Romantic Tourist Attractions in Sarasota, Florida' or More Famous Landmarks, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Food near me, Activities, Fall Honeymoon, Downtown Wedding Venues Vacation Spots near Me:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. The, located on Palmer Boulevard in Sarasota, is a safe haven for big cats and other animals. Founded in 1987 by Kay Rosaire, the sanctuary became a non-profit organization in 2005. It focuses on rescuing and caring for exotic cats and other animals such as bears, birds, and, at the same time, educating the public about the importance of wildlife preservation. The sanctuary features three large indoor/outdoor habitats complete with swimming pools and plants to create a natural environment. Training demonstrations with the big cats are presented to help visitors understand conservation and habitat preservation. Ed Smith Stadium is a baseball field and the home of the Baltimore Orioles spring training. Built in 1989 to replace Payne Park as a Minor League Baseball site and as a Spring Training location, the stadium was the spring training home for the Chicago White Sox from 1989 to 1997; the Cincinnati Reds from 1998 to 2008; and the Baltimore Orioles since 2010. The stadium was fully renovated and opened for spring training in February 2011. The seats in the newly renovated stadium are refurbished seats from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Oriole’s home ballpark. The seating capacity of the stadium is 7,428 spectators. 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-954-4101 More vacation ideas: 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: nd 700/Fotolia 'Top Romantic Things to Do at Night in Sarasota, Florida' or Family Weekend Trips, Excursions, Nearby Restaurants, Cool Vacation Spots & Fall Destination Facts Places to go with kids & mini vacations:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. The Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy will surely put a smile on your face. Marietta Lee, an artist herself, has been organizing this fun, eclectic collection of art from all kinds of media since 2006 in order to “preserve work of artistic and whimsical importance.” What Marietta is trying to tell us with her colorful and bright collection is to lighten up and not take ourselves so seriously. The artwork in the gallery, halls, garden, entrance hall, and even bathroom will lift your spirits and, as is Marietta’s hope, inspire your own creativity. In fact, the museum invites all artists who believe that their work would fit the museum’s philosophy to bring in some of their work. Admission is free. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-364-3399 More Vacation ideas: and. 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy 'Fun Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida this Weekend with Friends' or Places to live, September Last Minute Travel, Beach Vacations, Photos and Map of Conference & Wedding Destinations near my location Vacation Ideas:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Sarasota National Cemetery was established in 2007 to serve as a resting place for the country’s veterans. This new 295-acre cemetery has space for about 18,200 gravesites, with 15,200 crypts, 9,000 in-ground spots, and almost 7,200 aboveground niches for ashes. The cemetery also has a public information and administration center complex. The center is equipped with an electronic locator for gravesite, restrooms, a maintenance building, an area for flag assembly, and a memorial walkway. Patriot Plaza, donated by the Patterson Foundation of Sarasota, is a 2,800-seat amphitheater where all the ceremonies take place. The plaza has a number of commissioned art pieces, which can be seen during a guided tour. 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 877-861-9840 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: wollertz/Fotolia 'Top 10 Family Attractions in Sarasota, Florida & Things to Do near Me' or Best Restaurants near me, Images of Hotels, Discounts, Boutique Hotels, Inn & Bed and Breakfasts Fun places to go near me:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Is a garden and animal attraction located on Bay Shore Road. Founded in 1939, it is one of the oldest continuously operated attractions in the state. The gardens started with 10 acres of land which were planted with thousands of tropical flowers and trees from all over the world. In the 1970s, the first Exotic Bird Show was created and featured cockatoos and macaws. Gradually more animals and shows were added. Today, the gardens are home to a large variety of animals including parrots, small mammals, and primates as well as many reptiles such as alligators, crocodiles, iguanas, lizards, and snakes. There are also many pink flamingos in the garden. 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-355-5305 Fun things to do in:,,,,, 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: susan/Fotolia 'Must See Places to Visit in Sarasota, Florida & Destinations' or Free near Me, Dog Friendly & Known for Attractions this month Top points of interest in:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is an architectural landmark and popular venue for comedy, dance, music, and theater performances. Built between 1968 and 1969 with funds donated by Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel, the hall was renovated in 2000. It has a seating capacity of 1,736 people and the 6,000 square foot Grand Foyer can seat up to 350 people. This opens up to the Terrace and Bayfront lawn which adds 1,500 more seats. If you are looking for romantic date ideas, see a performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The hall has a separate Education Center and offers a wide variety of education outreach programs for toddlers up to senior citizens. 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-953-3368 More vacation ideas:,,,, 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: peych_p/Fotolia 'New cool stuff to do in Sarasota, Florida' or Wedding Ideas, Honeymoon, Anniversary Ideas, Getting Married & Romantic Places Vacation Ideas:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe makes mostly musicals, from well-known Broadway hits to those created entirely by WBTT’s Artistic Director and Founder Nate Jacob. Nate, director, singer, actor, and playwright, founded WBTT in 1999 as a grass-roots organization and witnessed it grow into a well-respected and popular not-for-profit professional theatre. The Troupe produces five shows per season in their own theatre. The WBTT is the only Florida west coast professional black theatre. Besides musicals, WBTT is known for producing relevant, thought-provoking dramas written by well-known playwrights such as Lorraine Hansberry and August Wilson. The Troupe also takes part in a number of educational and community outreach programs. 1343 Main Street, Ste 402, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-366-1505 Top attractions in:,,,,,,, 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Alexander Zhiltsov/Fotolia. There is nothing like strolling through a bustling market on a warm Saturday morning, checking the juicy, colorful fruits and veggies, grabbing a piece of cheesecake or a cup of coffee, and listening to the chatter of vendors and buyers and the music in the background. Every Saturday, year round, the opens its doors (figuratively) to local farmers, bakers, artisans, and musicians. All the vendors are growers or farmers who are happy to share their farming experiences with customers. The place is lively and crowded, and the number of vendors, as well as shoppers, is steadily growing. The market is situated in front of the Sarasota County Technical Institute. Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-677-0078 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Chuck Place/Fotolia 'What is There to Do with Kids in Sarasota, Florida' or Places to Eat, Excursions, Bucket list, Fun & Cheap Weekend Getaways, What's near me. It is very tempting to do absolutely nothing in Sarasota except lying on the beach and drinking tall drinks. But, if you are not that type, one fun thing you can do is rent a kayak or paddleboard. Sarasota Paddleboard Company uses only the best possible equipment and will deliver a kayak or a paddleboard to your hotel or home if you feel confident doing it on your own. If you are a novice, they will provide an instructor to go with you, teach you, and show you around. You can to visit Ted Sperling Nature Park, explore mangrove tunnels, watch manatees or dolphins in their natural environment, or just paddle around along the beaches and enjoy yourself. 690 Ben Franklin, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-650-2241 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: EpicStockMedia/Fotolia 'Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida for Seniors, Locals & Tourists - Essential Restaurants, Favorite Wedding Venues & Hotels' or Beautiful places near me, Travel guide & More Pictures of Fun Vacation Spots Best attractions in:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Drum Circle Distilling was born as a product of too many rum drinks consumed while the sun was setting over the Gulf of Mexico. We will never know whether it was too much sun, the lovely sandy beaches, or some really good rum, but the idea for an artisanal rum distillery was born, and it resulted in the purchase of a custom designed still. The still was small but beautiful with shiny copper parts that are known for making rum so smooth. The great still, local sugar cane, and natural spices resulted in the Siesta Key, a very fine rum that earns stellar reviews even in magazines from the Caribbean. Check their tasting room for free samples and a chat with the makers – they are always willing to talk about their product. 2212 Industrial Blvd, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-358-1900 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Drum Circle Distilling 'Bucket List in Sarasota, Florida' or Essential Conference Venues & Places to Get Married, Where is the Closest Great Place to Elope. Nathan Benderson Park started as a pretty but ordinary park with a large man-made lake in its center. It was great for a run, hike, a dog walk, or paddling a kayak or a paddleboard. Then rowers discovered it. Apparently, this unique 600-acre park with its 400-acre lake has been declared as one of the few facilities in North America with all necessary natural attributes for a first class rowing facility. As a result, the park started having regular regatta competitions, and it acquired a range of facilities necessary for this sport: racing lanes, coaching lanes, straight shorelines, wave attenuation, a boathouse, a training center, start and finish huts and towers, grand stands for spectators, and a modern boat maintenance facility. Don’t worry, you can still take a spin around the lake on your bike or bring a picnic basket for a Sunday lunch on the grass. 751 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-358-7275 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Edelweiss 086/Fotolia You are reading '25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida with Kids' or places near me, Threeday weekend, Solo travel, National parks, Day trip, Travel inspiration. Covering 37,000 acres, Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s biggest and oldest parks. It includes portions of Sarasota County as well as parts of Manatee County. It is named after the Myakka River which flows through 58 square miles of a variety of habitats such as hammocks, pinelands, prairies, and wetlands. There is a boardwalk for viewing wildlife and a canopy walkway above the treetops. In addition to the river there are two lakes: here visitors can canoe, fish, and kayak. There are also hiking trails through the dry prairie section of the park. 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Edelweiss086/Fotolia. Legacy Trail is a paved trail that runs from Sarasota south to Venice. Opened in 2008 along a historic rail corridor, the 10.8 mile long trail is considered to be one of the best biking trails in Florida. The original railroad line was built in 1911 and was in use until the early 2000s when it was abandoned. The trail begins in the north near Palmer Ranch and runs through Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey where it connects with other trails in the park. The trail continues south through Nokomis, Dona Bay, and connects to the Venetian Waterway Park in Venice. Reminders of the former railroad line include the original mile numbering system. 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Etrayne04/Fotolia You are reading 'What to Do in Sarasota, Florida this Weekend' or Unique Family Vacations, Pet-friendly, Interesting Excursions, Food near me, Road trips & Cool places to visit Things to do with kids in:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, More fun stuff to do near me. Housed in the Sarasota Opera House on North Pineapple Avenue, is a professional opera company. Originally founded as the Asolo Opera Guild, the opera acquired the Sarasota Opera House, formerly known as the Edwards Theatre, in 1979, and opened in 1984. The opera house was renovated and reopened in 2008. The company performs four fully staged operas for its Winter Opera Festival during the months of February and March. The opera company is known for its Verdi Cycle, a presentation of all of the operas by famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi along with his orchestral works, chamber works, and his Requiem. The company has many education outreach programs. 61 North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-328-1300 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: VTT Studio- Fotolia.com 'Best Attractions in Sarasota, Florida' or Traveler trip finder, Air travel, Guide App channel, Live music, Art institutes. South Lido Park is a Sarasota County park located on Benjamin Franklin Drive. It is a waterfront park on Lido Key just north of Big Sarasota Pass. The park is located on the former land of Otto Schmidt Zoldan, a pioneer who applied for a homestead at the southern tip of Lido Key in 1904. His claim was granted in 1910 and included most of the land that is now South Lido Park. Lido Key was originally known as Sarasota Key until the Ringling Isles development in the 1920’s when it was renamed. Established in 1974, the park features trails, picnic areas, bird-watching, kayaking, and swimming. 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: magdal3na/Fotolia 'Best Attractions in Sarasota, Florida' or Contemporary art, Spa Treatment, Watch live, Trip ideas, Beach vacations, Weekend getaways. The Florida Studio Theatre is a non-profit theater that produces contemporary plays performed at a variety of locations, including the Green Room Cafe and Bar, the Bowne Lab Theatre, the John C. Court Cabaret, the Goldstein Cabaret, and the historic Keating and Gompertz Theatres. The theater operates several programs such as Stage III, New Play Development, the Cabaret Series, the Mainstage Series, and more. Florida Studio Theatre Improv is a popular comedy troupe that performs humorous sketches at the Bowne Lab Theatre. The theater offers a number of education outreach programs. 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-366-9000 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: lapandr/Fotolia 'Best Attractions in Sarasota, Florida' or Fun places to go, Travel inspiration, Insider's guide & Vacation spots near me. Save Our Seabirds is a wildlife conservation center located on Ken Thompson Parkway adjacent to Mote Marine Aquarium. The center rescues and cares for sick and injured wild birds and then releases them back into their natural habitats. Any bird that cannot be returned to the wild stays at the Wild Bird Learning Center, part of Save Our Seabirds. Sitting on three acres of land, the center houses over 150 birds. This serves as an outdoor museum that is part of the education outreach program of the center. There are educational signs placed around the outdoor museum and there are live displays. The center also offers field trips and summer camps for children. 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-388-3010 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Save Our Seabirds 'Best Attractions in Sarasota, Florida for Couples' or More ideas: malls near me, nightlife, water park, shopping center, nightclubs, breakfast Vacation Ideas:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Housed in a 60,000 square foot facility, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the second oldest continuously operating classic car museum in the United States. The collection contains more than 75 vintage, exotic, and one-of-a kind cars and the displays rotate on a regular basis. Some of the cars were owned by famous people including John Lennon’s 1965 Mercedes Benz, John and Mable Ringling’s collection of Rolls Royce cars, and many more. The Italian Car Collection includes such makes as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Rivolta. 5500 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-355-6228 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: photokontur/Fotolia 'Best Attractions in Sarasota, Florida' or Travel tips, Hiking trails, Beach vacations, Golf courses, Arts center, Travel guide, Amusement parks Romantic things to do:,,,,,,,,,,. Founded in 1949 as the Florida West Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Orchestra is the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. The orchestra’s home is Holley Hall in the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Consisting of 80 members, the orchestra performs over 100 classical, family, and pops concerts every year in Sarasota county as well as in Charlotte and Manatee counties. The orchestra’s education program includes the Youth Orchestra which was established in 1959. This orchestra is made up of seven ensembles: the most advanced ensemble, the Youth Philharmonic, made its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2008. Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, Phone: 941-953-3434 25 Best Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida - Photo: Anna Jurkovska/Fotolia 'Best Underrated Romantic Things to See in Sarasota, Florida for Couples' or Travel destinations, Family Travel, Summer Getaways, Travel Tips, More Unique Elopement Ideas & Sights Family Weekend Trips:,,,,,,. The Celery Fields is an area of wetlands owned by Sarasota County. The wetlands site is found on the Great Florida Birding Trail and features an observation mound, trails, and ponds. Covering more than 360 acres, the site is also Sarasota County’s main storm water collection zone. 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Some 35% of teens have some type of experience in a romantic relationship, a figure that includes current and former daters, as well as those in serious and less-serious relationships. A couple aims to raise awareness about the deadliness of teen dating violence after their teenage daughter is killed. A survey of US high school students suggests that 1 in 5 female students and 1 in 10 male students who date have experienced some form of teen dating violence (TDV. Oct 23, 2014. Federally-sponsored survey finds nearly 20% of teens report being victim of physical abuse and 60% report as victim or perpetrator of psychological abuse. Girl website for teenage girls. Get advice about life, love, relationships, sex, your body and how to deal girl issues. Each of the flirting behaviors measured in the survey is more common among teens with previous dating experience than among those who have never dated before. But while some of these behaviors are at least relatively common among dating neophytes, others are almost entirely engaged in by teens. The survey asked about three different categories of romantic relationships and found: • 14% of teens are currently in a relationship they consider to be serious with a boyfriend, girlfriend or significant other. • 5% of teens are in a current romantic relationship, but do not consider it to be serious. • 16% of teens are not currently dating, but have had some sort of romantic relationship (whether serious or otherwise) in the past. Some 64% of teens indicate that they have never been in a romantic relationship of any kind (and 1% declined to provide their relationship status). The 35% of teens who say they are either currently involved with a romantic partner or have ever dated, hooked up with or had a romantic relationship with someone will serve as the focus of the remainder of this report. When we refer to “teen daters,” “teens with relationship experience” or “teens with dating experience” we are referring to this roughly one-third of teenagers who are currently in some type of relationship or have been at some point in the past. Most teens with romantic relationship experience are not sexually active. Some 30% of teen daters say they have ever had sex. Two-thirds of teen daters (66%) indicate that they have not had sex, and 2% declined to indicate whether they are sexually active or not. Older teens are more likely to have experience with dating and relationships, and they also are more likely to be sexually active Age is the primary demographic dividing line when it comes to dating and romance. Teens ages 15 to 17 are around twice as likely as those ages 13 to 14 to have ever had some type of romantic relationship experience (44% vs. These older teens also are significantly more likely to say they are currently in an active relationship, serious or otherwise (18% vs. 6% of younger teens). Older teens also are more likely to be sexually active, as 36% of 15- to 17-year-olds with romantic relationship experience have had sex, compared with 12% of 13- to 14-year-olds with relationship experience. Besides age, there are relatively few demographic differences when it comes to teens’ experiences with dating and romantic relationships. Boys and girls, and those with different racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds are equally likely to have been in such relationships. • When looking at all teens in our survey, about 10% report having had sex. Data from Pediatrics suggests that on average about 20% of teens ages 13-17 report having had sex. And Philbin, J. (2013) “Sexual Initiation, Contraceptive Use and Pregnancy Among Young Adolescents,” Pediatrics. Vol 131, number 5. • In this study, teens were asked about their sexual orientation and gender identity. The number of teens responding that they were something other than heterosexual was not large enough to allow us to use the data as a point of analysis. For more information, and the basic data about the% of LGTBQ and transgender youth in this study, please see. • Note: Teens received the invitation for the survey from their parents. The invitation was sent initially to parents, who completed their portion of the study and then passed the invitation on to their offspring. There were measures in place to ensure that teens took the survey privately. Instructions to parents and teens at the beginning of the survey asked that the teen be allowed to take the survey in private and a question at the end that asked both the interviewee and interviewer whether there was someone else in the room when the teen was taking the survey (5% of teens replied yes). However, it is possible that some teens would have not felt comfortable being truthful in their answers to questions about sexual experience, orientation or gender identity. Is the official association for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore, and plays an active role in the development of the industry representing and supporting members from retail to manufacturing. The Federation facilitates the growth of local fashion designers and retailers and advocates national pride to ‘Buy & Wear Singapore’. In line with government commitment, Taff is working to position Singapore as a fashion technology hub in Asia by showcasing technological innovation and opportunities or the industry. Taff further champions programmes that build capability, market and expand Singapore’s fashion and textile businesses internationally, and promote environmental sustainability with eco-friendly business practices.With strong local and international networks, Taff is able to raise the visibility of local fashion brands and businesses at home and overseas. TINA TAN-LEO With 35 years of Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle retailing business experience behind her, Mrs Tina Tan-Leo is a force to be reckoned with. She is best known for successfully bringing in Versace’s first store outside Italy in 1979, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Givenchy, Chloe, Vera Wang, Etro and many more, under The Link Group. The visionary behind one of Singapore’s best homegrown brand, alldressedup, she brought the brand to the international fashion scene by retailing them in Saks NY, Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-Porter. For her achievements within the international arena, she was conferred in 2011 with Best Entrepreneur Award from the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. In the same year, she received the ‘Patron of the Arts’ awarded by Singapore National Arts Council. In Jan 2013, Tina was conferred “The Order of the Star Italy” – The Italian Order of Knighthood from the Italian Republic for her long and outstanding commitment to showcasing the best of Italian Fashion and lifestyle brands in Singapore. Privato established by Mrs Tina Tan-Leo in 2013 provides private luxury shopping experience to discerning shoppers by way of introducing them to an interesting array of quality luxury brands new to Asia. LYNETTE LEE Lynette Lee has more than 20 years of marketing and management experience spanning from FMCG and banking, to fashion and retail. Prior to Taff, Lynette was Managing Director at *SCAPE, where she launched *SCAPE UNDERGROUND, a youth retail entrepreneurship programme and Hubquarters, a co-working concept space for youth and social enterprise sector. She was also instrumental to redevelopment of the retail space to add vibrancy and traffic flow for commercial tenants. As CEO of Taff, she supports industry development for apparel and fashion companies. Under Lynette’s leadership, Taff has embarked on a number of key initiatives to build capabilities of the industry and profile local fashion companies, preparing them for their inroads for international expansion. Some of the key initiatives undertaken locally include KEEPERS: Singapore Designer Collective – the biggest and longest retail pop up to date, Singapore Fashion Awards, a recognition programme to profile Singapore Designers and Fashion practitioners; FUZE Fashion Technology Summit and FashionisTech, an initiative to introduce and encourage technology adoption by apparel and fashion companies in Singapore. On the international front, Lynette works closely with government agencies to champion the expansion of Singapore based companies through mission trips and the Internationalisation of SG Designers. Through this, Singapore designers have now started to expand their businesses into New York, Paris and in recent years, enter new markets like Shanghai. THOMAS WEE Thomas Wee is one of Singapore’s leading fashion designers, having been in the industry for close to 40 years. In 1983, Mr Wee opened his first high-end boutique in Far East Plaza, and, in 1986, followed that with Mixables, a line that has come to define him as a master tailor of exquisitely-cut jackets. In 1991, The Straits Times selected Mr Wee as Young Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2011, he was picked for CNN Power List as one of the 30 people who have shaped Singapore. And in October 2015, he was awarded the Singapore Design Golden Jubilee Award for achievements and contributions. Dating Events. Dating Events. Search for Events.. CARPOOL KARAOKE (NEW!). ESCAPE GAME SERIES - UNRAVEL.. NEW: OYSTER AND BEER BASH.. CLASSIC DATING JAPANESE DINNER.. Winter Wonderland: Ice Cream Making Workshop. JANICE KOH A well-respected stage and television actress, Janice Koh began her performance training under the Theatre Studies and Drama ‘A’-level programme at Victoria Junior College. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with an Honours degree in Theatre Studies, and in 1996, received a Masters with Distinction in Theatre Administration from the University of London’s Goldsmith’s College, under a Public Service Commission scholarship. On television, Janice is most recognized for her role as the ambitious lawyer Angela Ang on the critically acclaimed Channel 5 legal drama The Pupil. Her performance as the sassy, fast-talking character earned her an Asian Television Awards 2010 nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. For The Pupil Season 2, Janice got another nod for the same role when she was nominated Actress of the Year 2011 by Elle Magazine. This versatile artist has played a range of dramatic roles on several television series including an Interpol officer on Season Two of Zero Calling on Channel 5. She was also on Fighting Spiders Seasons 1 and 2, the popular C.L.I.F. Season 2 on Channel 8, OKTO’s The Dairy of Amos Lee and she recently hosted Channel News Asia’s The Art of Conversation, a documentary series following the journeys of Singapore’s creative talents. Other television projects include Chase for Channel 5, CNA’s Bertha’s Nest, Arts Central’s Going Straits, Arts Start and the award-winning Singapore Short Story Project. Janice has also made guest appearances on Sayang Sayang, Phua Chu Kang, Growing Up and Anything Goes. Janice’s recent film credits include Ken Kwek’s Unlucky Plaza, Hitman: Agent 47, and Kelvin Tong’s latest film, The Faith of Anna Waters. A familiar face in the Singapore theatre scene, Janice has performed in more than 50 theatre productions, both in Singapore and abroad. In 2003, she won the Life! Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in David Auburn’s Proof, and was nominated for the Life! Theatre Best Actress for her roles in Alfian Sa’at’s Optic Trilogy, Pangdemonium’s production of Rabbit Hole, as well as Ovidia Yu’s Hitting (On) Women. This year, alongside her cast, she received the Best Ensemble Award at the 2016 Boh Cameron Theatre Awards for Another Country by Wild Rice. TJIN LEE Tjin Lee is managing director and founder of the award-winning Mercury Group of companies which she founded in 2001. Mercury Group specializes in fashion, lifestyle and luxury industries and comprises Mercury Events, Mercury PR, Mercury Creative and Mercury Marketing & Communications. Tjin started her career in fashion and luxury lifestyle as part of the marketing team of Club 21, Singapore’s leading fashion retailer. Since then, she has proven her passion for fashion by establishing Audi Fashion Festival from 2009 to 2014, bringing in shows by international designers including Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Roberto Cavalli, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Prabal Gurung and Oscar de la Renta. In 2015, the festival was renamed Singapore Fashion Week, Singapore’s premier fashion event, bringing with it more industry-wide relevance to fashion in Singapore. A passionate entrepreneur, Tjin boasts directorship in nine local businesses, including Curated Editions, Baby Style Icon and Wolfgang Violin Studio. She was also the recipient of the inaugural Singapore Tatler Young Achiever Leadership Award (2010). Most recently, Tjin co-founded CRIB, Singapore’s first business and lifestyle incubator targeted at women. The social enterprise, founded in September 2014, aims to empower and encourage women from all walks of life to create successful, responsible and innovative businesses through networking, matchmaking and business incubation – all this while maximising the elusive goal of achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Tjin also developed the social enterprise’s proprietary ABC Entrepreneur Profile matching tool. This matching tool helps identify an individual’s entrepreneurial strengths, before pairing them up with potential business ideas and partners. The assessment tool is based upon the belief that every successful founding team comprises of three entrepreneur types: Angel Investors (A), Business Managers (B) and Creatives (C). Tjin is mum to two young sons, Tyler and Jake. LYNETTE LEE Lynette Lee has more than 20 years of marketing and management experience spanning from FMCG and banking, to fashion and retail. Prior to Taff, Lynette was Managing Director at *SCAPE, where she launched *SCAPE UNDERGROUND, a youth retail entrepreneurship programme and Hubquarters, a co-working concept space for youth and social enterprise sector. She was also instrumental to redevelopment of the retail space to add vibrancy and traffic flow for commercial tenants. As CEO of Taff, she supports industry development for apparel and fashion companies. Under Lynette’s leadership, Taff has embarked on a number of key initiatives to build capabilities of the industry and profile local fashion companies, preparing them for their inroads for international expansion. Some of the key initiatives undertaken locally include KEEPERS: Singapore Designer Collective – the biggest and longest retail pop up to date, Singapore Fashion Awards, a recognition programme to profile Singapore Designers and Fashion practitioners; FUZE Fashion Technology Summit and FashionisTech, an initiative to introduce and encourage technology adoption by apparel and fashion companies in Singapore. On the international front, Lynette works closely with government agencies to champion the expansion of Singapore based companies through mission trips and the Internationalisation of SG Designers. Through this, Singapore designers have now started to expand their businesses into New York, Paris and in recent years, enter new markets like Shanghai. TERENCE LEE A fashion veteran of over 15 years, Terence became the Editor of NUYOU – Singapore’s one-and-only fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine in Chinese – in 2013, and was promoted to Editor-in-Chief in 2016. Besides editing the monthly publication, he also oversees the online portal of NUYOU – www.nuyou.com.sg – which went fully interactive in 2015. A strong supporter of Singapore’s very own fashion industry and its designers, he debuted NUYOU’s annual Fashion Awards in 2013 to honour local labels, designers and influencers. In 2015, Terence revamped the magazine with a fresh look to maintain its relevance in this fast-changing publishing landscape. On top of that, he has also collaborated with local designer labels like SATURDAY (2013), A.W.O.L, CRUISE, STILL (2014) and fine accessory label RISIS (2016) on special capsule collections. TRACY PHILLIPS Tracy Phillips has left a distinct mark on Singapore’s cultural landscape as a tastemaker, marketer and event producer. From heading up Zouk’s Marketing and PR department for 10 years, to running her own creative consultancy for 5, to being the Asian insider for various brands and media channels, Tracy has since joined forces with The Secret Little Agency to head the culture programming agency, PPURPOSE. She also continues to bring her insight into lifestyle and culture trends as Contributing Editor of Buro 24/7 Singapore. DAVID WANG David Wang was launched as a young Singapore designer in the 80s via the SODA Fashion Showcases and one of the first hip local designer store – Hemispheres. In the 90s, David owned 6 labels ranging from workwear to menswear, including his trend setting label – Forward Statement. He had 6 shops and 13 corners in Singapore’s major departmental stores. Fast forward to today, David’s passion for fashion remains despite no longer running his own labels. He is actively involve in and contributing to the Fashion industry. David is part of the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore (Taff) EXCO member. He is also the chairman representing Singapore in the Asian Fashion Federation (AFF). AFF promotes Asian fashion and lifestyle, its other members consists of China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand. David’s past projects include PARCO Next Next (PNN) designers incubator, which is a project in collaboration with PARCO Japan. PNN launched names such as Max.Tan, Coupe Cousou, Revasseur, Pauline Ning and Mash-Up to name a few. He assisted in the curation and set-up of Mporium – a multi fashion and lifestyle store featuring emerging Asian label and brands. He was also the creative consultant for Blum Womenswear and collaborated with CYC (Mens Bespoke brand) at a Singapore Fashion Week Showcase. David was also the judge representative at the annual Singapore Fashion Week’s Star Creation – an Asian wide young designers contest. David is also a part-time trainer with Textile and Fashion Federation Training Centre (Taf.Tc) sharing his experiences and fashion know-how with fashion students to merchandisers, etc., as well as anyone in the general public who are interested to learn more of the fashion industry. SHARON TULASIDAS One of Singapore publishing’s most recognised names today,Sharon Tulasidas has earned her reputation through decades of relentless hard work in the local fashion industry. From the late 1990s, when Tulasidas picked up her first pin as an editorial intern at Her World, her passion for fashion grew into a lifelong vocation; Her climb up the ranks saw her finding her own voice and vision after she joined Style: Magazine as a Fashion Stylist in 2002. As Fashion Editor at Style: and later Style: Men, she developed and expressed a fearless and irreverent approach to fashion, and in her countless memorable fashion editorials and covers, helped Singapore define its definitive voice and imagery. Thinking out of the box on what beauty and glamour are became her unconventional signature look. Her often humourous and subversive take on trends and her collaborations withsome of Singapore’s most important fashion practitioners, combined with her knowledge of the workings of the global fashion system saw her grow into the role of Fashion Director, first at Style:, and then lastly at Elle Singapore. “I don’t like or need to be known as being edgy, but I like to think that I offer an insight on how wrong can be right, how bad can be good, and ugly might actually be beautiful,” says the freelance Fashion Director of her fashion ethos. Outside of fashion, Tulasidas has a wide palette of interests, from skater culture to hip hop, from classic literature to painting, each of her passions feed her keen eye for what real style is. FREDERICK LEE ( SINGAPORE) There are few couturiers in Asia, who can match the sense of drama that can be evoked by Singapore’s Frederick Lee. Frederick Lee’s couture fashion-as-performance-art theatricality has made him one of Singapore ‘s most sought-after designers. His designs often act as windows into the future, not only because of his innovative use of non-traditional materials, but also because of his extraordinary and often challenging ideals in ‘pushing the envelope’ on fashion design as we know it today. Not surprisingly, he is one of the most respected and renowned couturiers and bridal wear designers in the region. This is reflected in the numerous awards and accolades that he has received including being named ‘Designer Of The Year’ at the Singapore fashion Awards 2004, Best Costumes Designer at the 4th and 10th Straits Times Life! Theatre awards; Cleo Fashion Awards Designer of the Year 2006, nominated Asian Top Fashion Designer 2009 by Fashion Asia China and his successful couture boutique – Frederick Bridal was named “The Best of Singapore’ 3 years consecutively since 2006 by the Singapore Tatler. He was also the director of costumes for National Day Parade 2008/ 2009 and the Youth Olympic Games 2010. He was also recognized by the Asian Couture Federation as one of its senior member designers and made an Asian Couturier Extraordinaire. His work is synonymous with gowns of the ultimate extravagance and opulence. Flamboyant and outrageous are the elements that have been his hallmark and made him one of the most sought-after couturiers. His exquisite cutting edge creations are such showstoppers that he is often commissioned to showcase events representing Singapore around the globe. Eighteen years in the fashion business has certainly not jaded Frederick Lee’s sense of high drama and glamorous style. His exuberant avant-garde couture designs still makes him the “Enfant Terrible’ of the fashion industry. PATRICK SIN Patrick Sin was the fashion editor and stylist, from 2005 to 2014, at Her World, Singapore. Deeply passionate about all things related to fashion and design, the reason why he wanted to work as a stylist was simply to be able make beautiful images. His artistic approach as a image-maker: beautiful, romantic yet whimsical. He had worked with local celebrities like Fann Wong and Rebecca Lim, to international models like Liu Wen and Alexa Chung. He had also styled Fiona Fussi, Hanli Hoefer and Vivien Ong for their first Her World covers. I have joined a few SDN accredited dating agencies and here is my take 1. Completeme by Michelle She specialises in 1 to 1 speedating rotation events. She give each participant 2 cards. Alot of people feedback that her speedating events are good 1 card is for you to write your name, occupation, hobbies and what you want people to know you as. At each rotation you exchange this card with the other party so you do not need to repeat yourself The other card is for you to write down notes on the other participants so you do not forget them after the event There will be a feedback form where you write down 3 people whom you want to know. If the other person write your name too it is a mutual match and she will sms to inform you Her events typically cost $58 with a 3 course set dinner. She also has a few events every month which cost $16 and you order your own food at the restaurant Occasionally she will organise some events such as board game events etc If you prefer 1 to 1 speedating events, Completeme will suit you the most 2. 1 plus 1 agency by Jerald Its cheap at about $10 a event. He also organsies 1 day overseas trip to JB etc which cost about $60 include bus, set lunch at restaurant and personal insurance coverage His events are generally very messy. The places he chose are noisy and crowded. When the bills comes, it is billed per table so everyone just calculate and spilt the bill among themself with some paying more and some paying less He have a variety of events such as lunch/dinner events, trekking and outdoor event, 1 day sightseeing trip around singapore usually held on public holidays which cost $16 include bus ride which is cheap His events does not have much 1 to 1 speedating rotation. At most you get is group rotation events 3. Love Express Generally the events are ok but they don't have much 1 to 1 speedating events. Sep 28, 2017. How long should a parent wait before starting to date again after a divorce? Our panel of 105 Experts agree that there's no ideal time or stage. While it's up to each person to start dating again, there are some rules you should follow when it comes to finding love again after a major breakup. Here they are, in. Dating after divorce - even the words fill some divorced parents with dread. 6 Guys Not To Date After Divorce. 'There are three rules of dating after divorce,' says Lisa Daily. And he can't wait to hear all the ugly details of your. Answering the question how long before dating after a divorce really depends on the individual. Google “How long should I wait after divorce to start dating?” You'll get a whole bunch of opinions, but all that matters is you. Sounds to me like your marriage was dying for years and that you've already mourned its death. Sounds to me like your head is on straight and, while you're cautious about exposing your children to. 26,357 views| 26 shares • It is hard to know when you should date after a divorce. I was 21 years old and a recent college graduate, trying to raise my baby boy. I had just moved across the country to a place I had never been. For me, whether I was ready or not, the first thing I wanted to do was date. • Everyone who divorces has a different story, but most of us share feelings of failure, fear and desperation. We are trying to fill the void in our hearts caused by losing our spouse. While change is difficult, dating when you aren't ready can make things even more challenging. Read • I wish I had known then what I realize now about dating after a divorce. I know that I would have avoided tears, frustration, and a few heartbreaks. There is not a cookie cutter rule on when you should start dating again. The goal is for you to have healthy and happy dating relationships, but no one but you can say when that will be. However, you can get an idea of where you stand by answering 'yes' to these eight questions: • 1. Do I live each day without wallowing in self-pity? • If you spend most of your time weeping about all that has happened to you and can't imagine moving on, you are not ready to date again. Divorce is horrible, I know. And it is okay to cry sometimes. But if you can't see hope, dating will not help you find it. Have I moved on from my ex? • If you are still in love with your ex, you will probably compare everyone you date to him or her. It will be impossible to find anyone who is good for you if you are only dating to compare. Stop measuring every date against your former spouse and treat dating as a fresh start. • If you aren't over your ex, you may also find yourself mentioning your ex one too many times which will push your date away. Take the time to be over your ex before you start dating again. Am I ready to talk about my past? • When you are dating, at some point you will need to talk about your past. I remember when I was newly divorced, I was scared to death to tell any young man about it. I especially didn't want to tell my date that I also had a baby boy. I was afraid that no man would accept me because of my past. Sometimes I would hide it until it became impossible to continue dodging questions. • I realized that I needed to be ready to talk about my past. By the time I met my second husband, I was at a point where I could talk about my past almost right away. It went smoothly, and I didn't regret it. Am I happy where I am now? • In my early divorced days, I thought I couldn't be happy unless I was remarried. Especially as a single mother, I wanted my life to be a certain way. I was engulfed with an urgency to date and get married. I am sure I came off as desperate. • Because I was so focused on wanting a life as a married woman, I missed out on some true friendships. I missed out on having fun and truly appreciating the joys and blessings that I still had in my life. Although this isn't what you thought your life would be like, you can learn to be happy in your situation. Do I love myself? • If you don't love yourself, dating again can be a nightmare. You will feel like you have to keep secrets to maintain a perfect and unrealistic image of yourself. No matter how you hide it, low self-esteem shows and it isn't attractive. Take time to learn to love yourself. If you have self-confidence and know your inner-worth, you will be able to talk honestly, listen better, and smile radiantly. If you love yourself, you will still have your self-worth even if a new relationship doesn't work out. Do I know what I want in a relationship? • Perhaps you were in a relationship where your spouse was selfish, or even abusive. Have you figured out what kinds of behaviors you want to avoid, and which qualities you want? Do you know what you really need to have a relationship that will last forever? It is a good thing to be picky if you are looking for life-long happiness, rather than another divorce. Have I forgiven my ex? • It can take a long time to forgive your ex, especially if you felt that he or she was the main cause of your pain. I can testify of the great peace that comes from forgiveness, and how necessary it is. To find the right person for you, forgiveness must be a part of your process. Would I want to date or be married to someone like me? • Though it would be nice if divorces were always your spouse's fault, most of the time both people share some of the responsibility. Are you in a place where you would be a loving, caring, and devoted spouse? Or would another relationship only end in more heartache? If you aren't as good as the person you want for yourself, it is time to improve. Venus Williams faces Johanna Konta in the Wimbledon semi-final But has Venus also found love? Here is all you need to know. Who is Venus Williams dating? Venus Williams is believed to currently be single. Cuban model Elio Pis is her most recent boyfriend, with the pair meeting in 2012 when he modelled for her EleVen fashion line. But since 2015, the pair have seldom been spotted together, leading to the conclusion that they have split up. Although Venus and Elio were spotted having dinner in each other's company in March this year, fuelling speculation that they have rekindled their relationship. On the matter, the 37-year-old said she is simply focusing on her tennis career and sister Serena's wedding to Alexis Ohanian. She told People: “I really can’t plan on who I might meet, date or wed. Now when I think about marriage, it’s about Serena’s”. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Venus was last dating cuban model, Elio Pis. They met each other back in the year 7567, when Elio modeled for Venus' fashion line, “EleVen.” After their first meeting, they were often spotted together spending time with each. 'The Sun', 'Sun', 'Sun Online' are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's in accordance with our. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our site. View our online Press Pack. For other inquiries,. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Sun website is regulated by the Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click. Spectator: Elio was also pictured watching his girlfriend from the grand stands as she played in her matches last September Elio was also pictured watching his girlfriend from the grand stands as she played in her matches. Venus was eventually eliminated in the tournament after losing to Germany's Angelique Kerber on August, 30, 2012. She was also eliminated with younger sister Serena in the doubles competition on Sept. According to his Facebook page, Elio is a huge fan of tennis, but this isn't the only thing the couple have in common. Being a model, he also shares a passion for fashion and has even modelled some of Venus's designs from her sportswear line EleVen, appearing on her website alongside her. The 6'1 hunk has also been featured in French Vogue with Brooke Shields and has modeled for Russell Simmons's clothing line. Like Venus, Elio also lives in Florida after moving from his native Cuba. And he is not just a pretty face either, he also has the brains to go with his brawn. After studying how to speak English, he graduated with a psychology degree from Florida International University in 2010. |
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