An artist can find inspiration from many sources: the sun setting on the Gulf, the saurian skin of an alligator in Lake Manatee, one of 'Sota's famous Luther Burgers at three in the morning... With today's deal from Art & Photography School of Colleen Cassidy, all it takes is a glass of liquid motivation to help lubricate the good ol' creative carbine: Spend $20 and pour some vine-ripened vision into your still life with a two-hour watercolor painting class including cheese and wine at this cozy studio on the Tamiami trail (a $40 value). Colleen will guide you step-by-step on how to expertly stroke your way to becoming a grand artiste by adding numerous other artistic disciplines to the use of watercolor, her specialty and the medium of many of her beautiful paintings. Berets and big budgets are not required at this painting studio that brings out the beauty in everyday Floridian living.

A U... we know you want to give your kid a learning experience that's worth its weight in gold. Today's deal offers an inspirational and intriguing journey through the world of science at G.Wiz - The Science Museum. Pay $25, and get four admission tickets for kids and adults, and 20% off any membership package (a $50 value). You and your children will enjoy quality time in an exciting and interactive environment, where they'll learn how sound waves work by playing a laser guitar and laser harp, understand the basics of mechanics in Machine Village, or even safely make a bolt of lightening. Thanks to a variety of exhibits touching all different fields of science, you'll be able to stimulate your little one's brain -- perhaps priming a future doctor or chemist. You'll think a neutron is sponsoring this deal because of the low charge, but just be sure to pick up these tickets before they argon.

Surrounded by seaways, Palmetto may feel at first as if it's in the midst of one big water hazard. Throw in the "sand traps" on Peterson Bayou, and you have the perfect setting for today's hole-in-one deal from The Golf Boot Camp. Pay $40 for an hour-long private golf lesson that takes the guesswork out of a perfect shot (regularly $80). Or, pay $72 for two hour-long lessons (a $160 value), or $96 for three (a $240 value). Your drive as rusty as your clubs? Pay $150 and swing for the three-day golf boot camp to really get back into the grove of the game (regularly $300). Located at the par three Terra Ceia Bay Golf Club, you have ample hole-in-one opportunities while playing a leisurely nine holes in the middle of a wildlife bird(ie?) sanctuary rimmed with Spanish moss and Deep South charm. Led by Class A LPGA pro Cathy Schmidt, these classes are anything but a trap -- in fact, they can turn just about anyone into an ace. For more, visit The Golf Boot Camp on Facebook.

Life is creeping up on you faster than the rising waters of Sarasota Bay -- and whether you're in a flood zone or not, you'll find yourself underwater if you don't take out the proper insurance for your body and mind. With today's deal from London Wellness, keep afloat without a sky-high deductible: Pay $149 for a 30-day wellness program (regularly $499), and receive a one-hour comprehensive consultation, nutritional and BIA analysis, meal plan, two 45-minute followups, and a 30-day supply of nutrition supplements and fish oil capsules -- a proven anti-inflammatory that can promote fat loss and overall good health. This Tamiami Trail center, founded by fitness veteran and registered dietician Bonni London, works hard to empower individuals to take control of their health -- and while it's all you can do to stay afloat, this deal will help you say goodbye to that permanent sinking feeling.