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7th Annual Business Expo Expects Large Crowd. On September 2, 2015, from 4:30pm-7:30pm join the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance in collaboration with the Longboat Key Chamber as they present the 7th Annual, East Meets West Regional Business Expo. Over 750 people are anticipated again this year, so you aren’t going to want to miss out. Join them for this incredible opportunity to network among Sarasota & Manatee County’s finest business professionals. Complimentary tasting samples provided by restaurant partners, goodie bags to the first 500 guests and a cash bar will be provided. Admission is $10 at the door. 2015 East […]
Enjoy Music And Artists At Ringling Underground. Join The Ringling Thursday, September 3rd from 8-11pm Enjoy live music, and art in the Museum of Art Courtyard. This event features an eclectic mix of local and regional music. Up-and-coming artists will display their work in the Courtyard and select galleries will be open until 11:00pm. Lineup: PLEASURES 8-8:45pm FayRoy 9-9:45pm Gringo Star 10-11pm Cost $10, Free for members, Art After 5 Admission and College Students with College ID. Click HERE for more information.
Join The Ringling For Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint. On Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00pm, at the Museum of Art join The Ringling Discover to discover the exhibition Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint. Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint is a visual dialog between contemporary painting and The Ringling’s esteemed permanent collection. Carrie Ann Baade will speak about her paintings included in the exhibition and their relation to The Ringling and her practice. Free for Members Free with Admission Free with Art after 5 Admission Free with Museum Admission For more information call (941) 359-5700 or click HERE.
Cat Depot And Jdub’s Brewing Company Host Bow Tie Challenge Event. JDub’s Brewing Company in partnership with Cat Depot will host an event on Sunday, August 30, 2015, from 1:00pm-4pm at JDub’s Brewing Company. In honor of Cat Depot’s spokescat, Bow-Tie, a specially crafted beer will be available named Bow-Tie’s Brew. Guests who wear a bow tie will receive $1.00 off their first beer. Join the festivities with adoptable kittens, food truck, outdoor games, and special appearances by Bow-Tie and Cat Depot’s mascot Petunia. Bow-Tie is one of 60 cats legally removed from a hoarding case in Charlotte County and […]
Sample Sarasota Gains Momentum. Sample Sarasota, an evening foodie market held monthly in downtown Sarasota, is gaining momentum. Launched last month, the event is held the fourth Thursday of every month at Mandeville Beer Garden, allowing the public to have a farmer’s market experience during the cooler twilight hours of 5 to 9 p.m. The August 27 event will add several new vendors offering free samples and products for sale. Sip on a pint of locally crafted beer while sampling locally produced food from restaurants, bakeries, farms, food producers and other local businesses. “The first event was an absolute success,” […]
The Cambodian Circus To Perform At Ringling International Arts Festival. The Ringling International Arts Festival to feature Phare. An edgy, progressive tale of nightlife, passion, heartbreak, hope, and tears – performed with humor and humanity by talented young Cambodians using dance, circus arts, and music that beats like your heart. Click HERE to buy tickets or for more information. Along with your RIAF performance ticket, you will enjoy free admission to Jazz Sunsets on the Bay and The Ringling throughout the festival! Learn more about the Festival by clicking HERE. Phare: The Cambodian Circus Tickets: $30-$35 Members save 10% Performances: […]
Jay Exum, PhD To Speak At Public Forum. The public is invited to join the discussion about environmental topics related to the Parks, Preserves and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, from 10am-noon, at the William Little Health and Human Services building at 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. The event features wildlife ecologist Jay Exum, PhD. Dr. Exum has provided ecological expertise on issues including endangered species, wetlands ecology and mitigation, and large scale conservation planning. The Parks, Preserves and Recreation Master Plan will guide the development, re-development, and enhancement of the County’s and Cities’ parks, preserves, athletic fields, […]
Meet Rienier Lorenzo, the owner of HVC Cigars. You are invited to join HVC Cigars’ Rienier Lorenzo Thursday, August 27th from 5-8pm. HVC is an abbreviation for Havana City, which is where Lorenzo is from. Maduro will debut his 3 lines of cigars that evening: The original First Selection. The second line is called Cerro, which means hill, and is named for the Havana neighborhood in which Lorenzo grew up. And third, the Edición Especial Maduro 2015. Maduro’s Cigar & Bar Coral Cove Mall 7386 S. Tamiami Trail (opposite Wilde Honda) Sarasota, Florida. 941- 925-4747 www.maduroclub.com
Meet Rick Rodriguez, The Man Behind All Of Your Favorite CAO Cigars. You are invited to join CAO Cigars’ Rick Rodriguez Thursday, August 13th from 1-2pm. If you’re in the area take the opportunity to meet one of the industries more colorful characters & maybe share a cigar!!! Maduro’s Cigar & Bar Coral Cove Mall 7386 S. Tamiami Trail (opposite Wilde Honda) Sarasota, Florida. 941- 925-4747 www.maduroclub.com
Join The Ringling For Curiosity On Display. On Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm, at the Circus Museum, join The Ringling Discover to discover unexpected similarities between early museums and modern circuses, and see how both used curiosities to appeal to their respective audiences. Free for Members Free with Art after 5 Admission For more information call (941) 359-5700 or click HERE.
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Partners With Friends Of Sarasota County Parks. ATTENTION ALL!!! This year’s Lido Beach Clean Up is going to be held on August 22nd from 9:00 am until 11:00 am with food and fun following at the Daiquiri Deck in St. Armands! The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix will be partnering with Friends of Sarasota County Parks to make this year’s event even better that the last! The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix is looking forward to seeing lots of people out to help, if you are interested in volunteering, please email jackie.byrd@suncoastcc.org. Feel free to bring the whole […]
Ringling International Arts Festival Adds Indonesian Performer. Beloved for her melodious voice and hailed for her mastery of traditional music and innovative creativity, vocalist and composer Peni Candra Rini is leading the next generation of Indonesian musical culture. Buy tickets by clicking HERE. Along with your RIAF performance ticket, you will enjoy free admission to Jazz Sunsets on the Bay and The Ringling throughout the festival! Learn more about the RIAF Festival by clicking HERE.
Habitat For Humanity Welcomes The Ordunos. On Tuesday August 11, 2015 at noon Habitat for Humanity Sarasota will dedicate a home to Maria Orduno and her family. Since January, dedicated volunteers have spent 3,014 hours building this house in the Alta Vista Elementary School district. This is the perfect location for future homeowner since she works at the school. Her journey with Habitat Sarasota began in October 2014, as Maria reflects back she says, “Thank you is not saying enough, this is a dream come true.” Along the way, Maria has provided 300 volunteer hours toward her “sweat equity” commitment. […]
Help Make It Happen. Filmed at the historic Crocker Memorial Church, the home of the Historical Society of Sarasota County, I knew YOU would want to be involved in this once in a lifetime exciting Pirates show which we were lucky enough to have on our campus during our Pirates and Pioneers Weekend two years ago. I hope you’ll join me TODAY, in supporting this Adventure in History ! Bill Schustik and his Krewe put on an amazing, show and you should not miss a minute of it. I’m writing to let you know about ‘Salt Sea Pirate – The […]
Mark Your Calendar. 24 Hour Giving Challenge Coming Up. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County announced that this year’s 24-hour Giving Challenge will occur on September 1st until September 2nd. Last year, our community raised more than $3,127,000 in the 2014 Giving Challenge, thanks to six generous foundations, more than 18,000 unique donors, and 412 nonprofit organizations.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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