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RASM Commercial Division Now Know As Commercial Real Estate Alliance. The Realtor Association of Sarasota Manatee’s (RASM) Commercial Division officially announced a new name and logo. After a vote at the commercial general membership meeting, the commercial group at RASM is now known as the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA). For more than 30 years, the commercial division at RASM has united commercial real estate professionals to be the leader in the marketplace by promoting business development. CREA will continue to support more than 300 commercial REALTORS®, brokers, lenders, attorneys, and professionals involved in all aspects of the commercial real […]
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.
Previous Payne Park User Fee Is Eliminated. Admission to the skate park at Payne Park is now free of charge to the public. The City Commission unanimously approved making the skate park free and eliminating the previous user fee. The commission also directed staff to return with various options for the future operations of the skate park. In the meantime, current operator Sk8skool will continue to oversee the skate park’s day-to-day operations. Operating hours will be unchanged: 2:30-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2:30-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/Home/Components/News/News/1707/4756?backlist=%2f
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 […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot. Fit2Run and Nathan Benderson Park are coming together to provide a 5K Turkey Trot to help local families kick off their Thanksgiving! This race will be a part of your Thanksgiving tradition as you enjoy the festivities at this world-class venue. Race finishers cross the finish line after running the floating final mile over the lake, and will be awarded a tasty sweet treat to commence their Thanksgiving feast. All race participants will receive a race shirt that can be picked up at packet pick-up or race day, and a beautiful finisher medal at the finishline. […]
40th Anniversary Sarasota Jazz Festival. The Jazz Club of Sarasota marks its 40th anniversary on March 8-14, 2020, with the 40th Sarasota Jazz Festival, its biggest ever. Ken Peplowski—”arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist” (BBC2)—returns for his third year as music director for the mainstage concerts. He has booked The Manhattan Transfer to headline the milestone event. Other jazz stars include Dick Hyman, Clairdee, Houston Person, Charles McPherson, Russell Malone, Terel Stafford, and festival band La Lucha—Alejandro Arenas, Mark Feinman, and John O’Leary. For more information click HERE.
New Data Breach At Macy’s. Department store chain Macy’s was the victim of a data breach that could have impacted customers’ financial information. It was not immediately clear how many customers had their information stolen as part of the attack. The retailer said that it believes that an unauthorized third party added computer code to its website, macys.com, that allowed the hacker to capture checkout and wallet page information. Hackers potentially had access to customers’ first and last names; addresses; cities; states; ZIP codes; phone numbers; email addresses; and payment card numbers, security codes and expiration dates. Macy’s told customers […]
Guided Tour Of Celery Fields. Why is it called Celery Fields? Why is Celery Fields so popular? And just what is that mountain made of? Learn the answers to these questions and more on a guided walk through the site. Participants should be prepared to walk approximately two miles along mostly unpaved and often uneven rocky or grassy surfaces, some of which will be uphill. Register HERE (Search Celery Fields in Location Box). WHAT: Explore Celery Fields WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 9:30am-11:30am WHERE: Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility, 6799 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34240 COST: Free
The Ringling Introduces Gardens Walking Tour. This walking tour will introduce you to interesting botanical specimens on the estate while providing a historic overview of the development of the estate. The Ringling Arboretum has over 2350 trees within the arboretum representing native, exotic, historical, and culturally significant trees. Garden Tours are offered on Mondays at 1:00-2:30 PM. The tour is 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile. We encourage visitors to bring bottled water, and wear appropriate footwear, preferably closed-toe, sunblock, and hats. Tours are subject to weather conditions WHAT: The Ringling Bayfront Gardens Tour WHEN: Mondays, Nov […]
Public Workshop Presented by Kimley-Horn and Associates. This workshop will focus on park-related elements of the Bobby Jones Golf Course project. The presentation will highlight alternate concepts with a Q&A session. Presentation boards with plans and program elements will be displayed, with open house format for review and acceptance of additional input WHAT: Bobby Jones Golf Club Workshop WHEN: 11/20/2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Bobby Jones Golf Complex, 1000 Circus Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34232
Sarasota Youth Opera Presents Historic Children’s Opera. Sarasota Youth Opera presents a revival of their acclaimed production of Brundibár by Hans Krása at 7 pm on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2019. Originally performed by children at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during WWII, this allegorical tale has three heroes — a sparrow, a cat and a very wise dog — helping two children raise the money needed to save their ailing mother, despite the evil organ grinder Brundibár. The cast of 87 young people is comprised of Sarasota Youth Opera members ranging in age from 8 to 18. […]
Tomb Of The Unknowns And Veterans Day. Official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day center around the Tomb of the Unknowns. To honor these brave souls, symbolic of all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil. At 11 am on November 11th, a combined color guard representing all military services executes “Present Arms” at the tomb. The nation’s tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath and the playing of “Taps.” REAL Exclusive salutes our Veterans!
Brian Wood Joins Michael Saunders & Company. Michael Saunders & Company announced that Brian Wood has joined the firm. Brian, a Realtor® since 2003, enjoys the challenges that come with serving buyers and sellers. Demonstrating integrity and dependability, his goal is to be very well informed about specific real estate markets and segments, becoming a trusted resource with timely solutions. He is well-versed in all aspects of real estate and specializes in new construction across the region with a comprehensive background in selling custom homes. Brian works with buyers and sellers throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties and is also the […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Arts Appreciation Grant. Florida Studio Theatre was awarded a $45,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The foundation’s Arts Appreciation grants provide unrestricted funding to cornerstone arts and cultural organizations in the region to help them pursue their artistic missions. “Florida Studio Theatre has produced high-quality contemporary theatre for over 45 years, and with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s generosity, we will be able to continue to generate top-notch work for a vast audience at a fraction of the standard price,” shared Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins.
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