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Author Pat McKanic presents “Creating a Mystery”. “Creating a Mystery” is a fun, funny and interactive presentation that takes a step-by-step look at how a mystery thriller comes together. This well-received presentation will resonate with mystery writers and aspiring writers, as well as readers who appreciate a keep you guessing, edge-of-your seat mystery thriller. Pat’s novel, Illusions of Paradise, earned Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite and has earned more than two dozen Five Star reviews from readers on Amazon.com (illusionsofparadise.net) Pat recently launched BookBuzz Media, a division of her public relations and marketing company, Pat McKanic & Associates, that specializes […]
The World’s 2nd Largest IPO This Year Comes From A Beer Company. The brewer of Budweiser, Stella, Becks and more, announced that it has priced the initial public offering for its Asia business at 27 Hong Kong dollars ($3.44) a share, giving it a market value of $45.6 billion. AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, expects to raise about $5 billion, making it the second largest public offering this year after Uber’s $8.1 billion IPO in May. Trading is expected to begin September 30th. AB InBev said that the company “Intends to apply all of the net proceeds from the […]
Serve Our Heroes Scores 100 Out Of 100. Budweiser’s ad “Serve Our Heroes“, a salute to fallen military, earned the highest Empowering score in a new Ace Metrix report on the positive/negative impact of purpose-driven commercials, scoring 100 out of 100.
Maduro 41 Hosts: Scotch & Cigars. On Saturday, September 28th, from 5-8pm, join Maduro Cigar and Bar as they host Scotch and Cigars. The event benefits Knights of Columbus. $50 Tickets/Person includes: Featuring Glenrothes Scotch Selections, 3 Blends – Bourbon Cask, Whiskey Makers Cut and 12 Year, paired with 2 fine Premium Cigars plus Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres. Great selection of raffle prizes including a 25 year bottle of scotch!!! Raffle tickets 3 for $5.00 and 8 for $10.00 WHAT: Scotch & Cigars at Maduro 41 WHEN: September 28, 2019, 5-8pm WHERE: Maduro’s Cigar and Bar, Coral Cove Mall, 7386 S. […]
MarineMax Sarasota Hosts: AquaPalooza 2019. It’s back in a week, September 21st! MarineMax Sarasota brings you fun in the Sun with AquaPalooza 2019! Raft up with fellow boaters to enjoy music, free giveaways, and more! Party will be at New Pass Sandbar, just in front of their marina. Please RSVP HERE to keep up with event updates and to reserve your spot! Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water! WHAT: MarineMax Sarasota AquaPalooza WHEN: September 21, 2019, 10am-4pm WHERE: New Pass Sandbar, Off 1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 COST: Free
North Port Area Chamber To Host Multi-Industry Job Fair. The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will host a job and career fair on Friday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-noon. More than 40 employers from the area will be on-site to meet with job seekers, many interviewing and making job offers during the event. Participating employers include City of North Port, Sarasota County Government, Mike Douglass Plumbing, Waffle House and more. All industries are represented, as well as positions ranging from entry-level to professional. Resume reviews will also be available during the event. Prior to the job and career fair, […]
KNOB Attack – Bluetooth Vulnerability Exposes Data To Hackers. A group of researchers has discovered a critical Bluetooth vulnerability that leaves tons of wireless devices exposed to digital intrusions. The Bluetooth SIG, an organization that oversees the technology’s standards, has issued a security notice for what the researchers are calling Key Negotiation of Bluetooth or KNOB attack. It gives hackers the ability to interfere with the Bluetooth pairing procedure, allowing them to alter the encryption key making it easiery for attackers to brute force their way into the connection and be able to spy on data shared between devices, such […]
11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Show. The 11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival returns to Florida’s west coast for a 2-day celebration of affordable art and unique crafts. Now is your chance to buy a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Their Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll beautiful Venice. For more information please visit: www.visitvenicefl.org. WHAT: Downtown Venice Craft Show WHEN: August 31 – September 1, 2019, 10am-4pm. WHERE: Downtown Venice, 100 […]
MarineMax Sarasota Hosts: AquaPalooza 2019. It’s back! MarineMax Sarasota brings you fun in the Sun with AquaPalooza 2019! Raft up with fellow boaters to enjoy music, free giveaways, and more! Party will be at New Pass Sandbar, just in front of their marina. Please RSVP HERE to keep up with event updates and to reserve your spot! Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water! WHAT: MarineMax Sarasota AquaPalooza WHEN: September 21, 2019, 10am-4pm WHERE: New Pass Sandbar, Off 1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 COST: Free
July Sarasota And Manatee Single Family Home, Condo And Townhome Sales. Housing trends are holding steady as we get to the end of summer. Click HERE to download the report. Data supplied by Burns & Bertha, www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com, SaraBay Real Estate. Reprinted with permission of Florida Realtors. All rights reserved. ©Florida Realtors® For Specific Information contact them at (941) 921-2117 or Info@DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com
Be Careful How You Charge Your Device! A bigger threat than charging cables are public USB charging stations. “There are certain things in life that you just don’t borrow,” says Charles Henderson, Global Managing Partner and Head of X-Force Red at IBM Security. “If you were on a trip and realized you forgot to pack underwear, you wouldn’t ask all your co-travelers if you could borrow their underwear. You’d go to a store and buy new underwear.” The easiest, and usually quite effective, way to avoid these problems is to switch off the smartphone completely before charging it and keeping […]
3rd Annual “A Taste Of Venice FL”. The 3rd Annual “A Taste Of Venice FL” is coming your way on Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30-8PM hosted by Hotel Venezia. They’ll have 15+ Great Local Venice Florida area Restaurants Serving all you “Foodies” out there! Get your”Early Bird” Tickets HERE for just $12 for ALL THE TASTES YOU CAN EAT While They Last!!!. https://www.ticketor.com/powellpromotions/tickets/a-taste-of-venice-fl-168611#buy A Taste Of Venice FL WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 8 PM WHERE: Ramada Venice Hotel Venezia 425 US 41 Bypass N, Venice, Florida 34285
Historic Spanish Point is soliciting artists for one or two person shows. Last year the Gallery hosted exhibits by artists David Skaggs, Ray Lawler, and Olwen Hughes. They are now seeking artists for their December 2019/January 2020, February 2020/March 2020, and May 2020/June 2020 slots. You must have enough art created to exhibit in at least half the space. An Opening Night Reception will be held during the first week of the exhibit. Historic Spanish Point will lead in the advertisement of the opening reception and the exhibit. What they’re looking for: Artwork that connects to the crucial mission of […]
What’s Your Best Burger Place? I’ll Start With Patrick’s $5 Monday Burger In Sarasota! Best Florida Burger – Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami. Popular Miami, Florida, restaurant Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink used to serve its first-rate burger only at lunchtime, but it’s finally made it onto the dinner menu as well. The beef is house-ground Black Angus from California’s Harris Ranch and the bun is brioche. House-smoked bacon and blue or Vermont white cheddar are optional during lunch; bacon and cheddar come standard during dinner. Selected by The Daily Meal.
Nicklaus Design Serves Up A 9-Hole Short Course And 1-Acre Putting Green. The Concession Golf Club shares that the site is shaped and bunkers put into place! The Concession Golf Club has embarked on a $2 million expansion. The all-new Par-3, 9-hole short course and 1-acre putting green is designed by Jack Nicklaus’ team at Nicklaus Design (Existing course designers). Back in March construction of the new playing facilities began tucked into the beautiful natural setting known as The Concession. It will soon be open to members. “This course is designed to be fun and challenging for our members and […]
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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