Columbia Restaurant Gives Back Community Harvest Support Suncoast Charities for Children when dining at any Columbia Restaurant by mentioning Community Harvest and selecting Suncoast Charities for Children as the recipient of your donation during the month of September. Through this annual September program, Community Harvest, the Columbia Restaurant donates 5% of all guests’ lunch and dinner checks in the form of gift certificates to charitable organizations chosen by the guests. Columbia Restaurant donated more than $212,000 to more than 100 local non-profit organizations throughout Florida with the 2019 Community Harvest. Since the program began in 1998, the Columbia has given […]
Andy Warhol’s 92nd Birthday Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola) was born August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Rusyn (Ukrainian) immigrants from Mikova (northeastern Slovakia). Warhol was sick throughout most of his childhood and as a result, spent much of his time alone in his bed. He later credited much of his personality and skills to this time in his life, which he spent drawing and collecting pictures of movie stars. After graduating from the Carnegie Institute of Technology with a degree in graphic design, Warhol moved to New York City, where he worked as a magazine illustrator. Throughout the […]
2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Who Took The Honors? A 1929 Duesenberg J-218 Town Limousine and 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder were crowned this year’s Best in Show at the 25th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. In celebration of the event’s Silver Anniversary, the concours featured a special “homecoming” of alumni honorees. At the center of the celebration was famed racer, team owner and international businessman, “The Captain” Roger Penske.
Sarasota Architectural Salvage Hosts Event To Support Local Artists. For more information and/or tickets click HERE. What: 24 hour – Pop Up Art Show When: Art Sale begins March 12, 10 am Ends March 13 10 am. Wine/Cheese Reception with the Artists March 12, from 5pm-7pm. Where: Sarasota Architectural Salvage, 1093 Central Avenue, Sarasota 34236 Cost: Art Show – Free, Wine/Cheese Reception – Free if Pre-Registered (Pre-Registration closes 3/10/20 @ 4pm) – $10pp Day Of. Participating Artists: Denmy Lopez, Sean Colson, Juliette E. Edgerton, Capt David Dessauer, Karen DeHahn, Justin Letourneau. Invited Visiting Artists: Ellen Norris, Kate Blethen and Taylor […]
2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Who Took The Honors? Concours founder and chairman Bill Warner, a small paid staff and 600 volunteers set up the annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance classic car event at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and the Golf Club of Amelia Island. What a show it was. Sunny skies and fabulous automobiles; creations of art, made up the show. “The judges told me they really struggled with it,” Warner said (Amelia Concours Founder). “But when you look at the two Best of Shows, the Ferrari 335S and Autobahn Courier, it had to be those two. There were […]
Tune In On Tuesday Night January 28th For Winning Amelia The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is proud to announce the national premiere of “Winning Amelia.” The hour-long television program showcases the 2019 Amelia, includes footage from previous events and a preview of the silver anniversary 2020 celebration. Download/View the trailer HERE. Network and Air Times: NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 9 PM EST, replay at midnight EST. (Check local cable listings for details)
TheWineToBuy.com Hosts Innovative Wine Tasting. Tired of the same old BS? Then join TheWineToBuy.com on January 25th at 12 noon for their Spoons and Tunes Event. Located in the historic Gulf Gate section of Sarasota The WineToBuy.com carries a world class selection of wines at prices lower than the Big Box stores. Come in and see what savvy wine buyers are talking about. They will have PRIME HAMBURGERS for $5.00 with an incredible Wine by the Glass Lineup and yes they’ll be playing some Blues Too… Please RSVP, thank you. www.TheWineToBuy.com (941) 926-9463 2140 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
TheWineToBuy.com Hosts Innovative Wine Tasting Tired of the same old BS? Then join TheWineToBuy.com on January 25th at 12 noon for their Spoons and Tunes Event. Located in the historic Gulf Gate section of Sarasota The WineToBuy.com carries a world class selection of wines at prices lower than the Big Box stores. Come in and see what savvy wine buyers are talking about. They will have PRIME HAMBURGERS for $5.00 with an incredible Wine by the Glass Lineup and yes they’ll be playing some Blues Too… Please RSVP, thank you. www.TheWineToBuy.com (941) 926-9463 2140 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
Give Thanks This Christmas Enjoy Time With Family And Friends Christmas is so full of wonder, meaning and tradition. But, where did all these things that we now call “Christmas” come from? Christmas is the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church. The traditional date of December 25 goes back as far as A.D. 273. Two pagan festivals honoring the sun were also celebrated on that day and it is possible that December 25 was chosen to counteract the influence of paganism. To this day some people feel uncomfortable with Christmas because they […]
Ca’ d’Zan All Decked Out. On December 26th, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm join The Ringling for Deck the Halls @ Ca’ d’Zan. All decked out for the Holidays, Ca’ d’Zan will be open during special extended hours for you to enjoy a self-guided walk-through of the first floor. Hot cocoa, beer, wine, and snacks are available for purchase. Price: $15 – Included with Art After 5 Admission (5-8:00 PM) Contact: 941-358-3180 Where: Ca’ d’Zan Click HERE for more information.
Private Tour of the Wisconsin Pullman Car. Join Jennifer Lemmer-Posey, Tibbals Curator of Circus and Pullman Car Historian David Duncan for a special tour of John & Mable Ringling’s first private railroad car, The Wisconsin. Our small group will learn about the Ringling life on the rails and about some of the amazing parade wagons used by the circus in the Ringling era. See the Circus through the eyes of the Ringling’s experts and enjoy a luncheon program delivered by David Duncan providing even more insight into the extraordinary experience of traveling by private railroad car in the early 20th […]
Join the GivingTuesday Movement. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. GivingTuesday has created a directory to help you find organizations, events, and ways to give back in your own community. Click HERE for the directory.
Holiday Splendor – Floral Design Workshop. Join Selby Gardens for Wine & Design a floral design workshop that’s a hand’s-on date for you and your friends. Learn how to design gorgeous, custom flower arrangements as we partner with local floral gurus and a celebrated wine tasting room (Michael’s On East) to bring you a night of wine and luscious design. Our instructors will provide a flattering selection of flowers and guide you through the construction of your very own fresh floral arrangements while our partners at Michael’s On East keep the wine and fromage flowing. Students are asked to bring […]
Gather With Friends And Loved Ones To Give Thanks For Life’s Blessings. The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving. ~H.U. Westermayer
Start Your Day With Sharks! Rise & dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums will have a great time as you sink your teeth into a continental breakfast, explore cool shark artifacts such as jaws and skin, watch a narrated feeding at our Shark Tracker exhibit, and have your own personal Q&A with a Mote educator and shark expert. After breakfast, you’ll learn about the breakthrough research going on at Mote during a guided tour of our Aquarium. Spend as much time as you like after your breakfast and […]
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Friday, September 4, 2020
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