On This Day In 1777. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on this day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an […]
6th Annual Cycle Of Life Fundraiser Kicks Off. Join the Team Tony Foundation on June 25th at Village Bikes for the 1st Registration Party for this year’s Ride Across Florida. The ride is October 2, 3 & 4 from Ormond Beach to Clermont to Lakewood Ranch. Tickets are $300/Individual & $500/Couples and includes transportation, lodging and food. For more information click HERE.
Save The Date, Innovation, Inspiration, and Creativity! On December 10th from 9am-9pm PINC returns to Sarasota for a day dedicated to Innovation, Inspiration, and Creativity! PINC.Sarasota 2015 will take the town by storm again this year. This one-day event, presented by the Ringling College of Art + Design, will take place at the Sarasota Opera House, with an entirely new roster of international speakers, astounding intermezzos and culinary delights. Click HERE for information. Last November, at the inaugural PINC.Sarasota Conference, the founder of Vertical Farming explained the importance of looking up, while the Director of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute showed […]
Join The Ringling For Setting The Table. On Thursday, June 11th at 6:00pm, at the Museum of Art, join The Ringling museum staff in exploring several 17th century still life paintings with the subject of edible objects. Discuss their purpose, style, and iconography. Walk along with Ringling Director of Library Services, Elisa Hansen, and explore several 17th century still life paintings with the subject of edible objects (aka food!), discuss their purpose, style, iconography, and learn something about the eating habits of the period. Free for Members Free with Art after 5 Admission For more information call (941) 359-5700 or […]
June 30, 2015 A Nautical Night Of Giving. Don’t Miss The Biggest Party Of The Year! Get your tickets HERE before they are GONE! Sarasota Yacht Club – June 30, 2015 – 6pm until 10pm $100 pp – Cocktail Casual Attire (No Jeans or Shorts) Food Stations – Open Bar – Valet Parking – Select Auction Items – 50/50 Raffle Live Entertainment: Kettle of Fish All Proceeds Benefit: Suncoast Charities for Children Click Nautical Night of Giving Tickets to get you tickets before they are gone! See some of last year’s fun below. Photos by Chuck Carroll
Cat Depot is moving to a new storage unit! On Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th Cat Depot is moving to new storage units and they need many hands to help carry and transfer all of their supplies. Moving begins at 11 a.m. each morning. Cold beverages, sandwiches and band aids will be supplied. Please email Lena if you would like to volunteer.
MaryAnne Young And Jessica Rogers Take Key Roles. New College of Florida announced new leadership for the New College Foundation. MaryAnne Young was selected as the new vice president for advancement and executive director of the New College Foundation. Jessica Rogers will serve as associate vice president for advancement and associate director of the Foundation. “I am very excited to join New College and President O’Shea’s team. I believe providing excellent, affordable education is essential in solving the issues facing our world,” Young said. “I was impressed by the exceptional faculty, enthusiastic students and devoted staff I met. I am […]
Restaurant Gift Certificates 30% Off. On Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Originals’ Gift Certificates go on sale. Save 30%. Certificates are only sold through the website and will sell out fast. Click HERE to order yours. Happy Dining!
Cat Depot Features Animal Medical Clinic’s Dr. Stephanie Lantry. On June 4th at 6:00pm join Cat Depot in their education center for From Kittens to Seniors: What They Don’t Tell You. Plus learn about the latest technology, laser therapy and new feline lab tests! Admission: Donation of Cat Food Cat Depot is located at 2542 17th Street, Sarasota, FL. 34234. For more information, go to www.catdepot.org or call (941) 366.2404. Dr. Lantry, a Wisconsin native, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 from the University of New Hampshire . She was an Animal Science Major and completed an Honors […]
Want To Sharpen Your Photography Skills? Bill Mills, Club President of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club (LWRDPC), announced the group has reached a new milestone with now over 200 club members. The club was formed in 2009 with five founding members. The founding members created the format for the meetings, set up a structure for the club and set objectives. Flyers and posters were designed and advertised through Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. “When I joined LWRDPC just over four years ago, I was looking for a club that not only improved my photography skills but which had a spirit […]
Anniversary Party To Benefit Jack And Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. Join McCurdy’s June 9th as they celebrate their one year anniversary downtown. Tickets are $35 pp. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. Visit their site to see the great work that they do. www.jajf.org Come and join McCurdy’s while they celebrate our 1st year Downtown Anniversary! It will be a night to remember, with drinks, food, Comedy Show, live music and a dance party. Click HERE for tickets and/or information. $35 Ticket price includes the entire night, which is […]
The Ringling’s Annual “Children Of All Ages” Family Fun. On June 16 the curtain goes up on the annual Summer Circus Spectacular at The Historic Asolo Theater. The Ringling, in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota, presents this on-stage exhibition of circus artistry providing delightful – and affordable – summer entertainment for “children of all ages.” The 2015 Circus Spectacular will amaze and dazzle you! Join The Ringling for an hour of thrilling family fun and enjoy the hilarious antics of Kirk Marsh, award-winning 13 year old juggler Sebastian St. Jules, the daring teeterboard acrobatics of the Alvarez […]
June 30, 2015 A Nautical Night Of Giving. Don’t Miss The Biggest Party Of The Year! Sarasota Yacht Club – June 30, 2015 – 6pm until 10pm $100 pp – Cocktail Casual Attire (No Jeans or Shorts) Food Stations – Open Bar – Valet Parking – Select Auction Items – 50/50 Raffle Live Entertainment: Kettle of Fish All Proceeds Benefit: Suncoast Charities for Children Click Nautical Night of Ging Tickets to get you tickets before they are gone! See some of last year’s fun below. Photos by Chuck Carroll
Memorial Day; What Does It Mean To You? Today think about the numerous brave men and women who gave their lives so you could have freedom. Think about the many families who lost a son or daughter in the name of freedom. Think of all the countless people who are now free because of the countless sacrifices that American soldiers have made over the years, many giving their lives for it. Celebrate Memorial Day for what it stands for; it’s not a three day weekend. It is a time to remember and give thanks. Memorial Day originated in 1868, when […]
Download Free App And Make Your Steps Donate. Download the FREE ResQwalk app to your mobile phone today from the App Store or Google Play and select Cat Depot as your charity. Then just turn the app on when you take a walk, run or bike. Your distance is tracked and added to Cat Depot’s weekly sum. At the end of each week, donations are made to Cat Depot, and you can get in shape at the same time. It is that simple!
Sunday, June 14, 2015
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