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Cat Depot Benefits From Felines & Fenders Event. Cheryl Burke, owner of Sea Cup and Up, presented a check for $8,347.60 to Cat Depot. Proceeds were raised at the Felines & Fenders fine lingerie fashion show and auction. Male and female models showcased swim wear, loungewear, nightwear, lingerie and men’s underwear from Sea Cup and Up. All proceeds will benefit homeless, abandoned and injured cats and kittens at Cat Depot. The presenting Cougar sponsor was Prima Donna, and Tiger Sponsors were Suncoast Pet Magazine, Connie Summers Photography and Cupcakes a Go-Go. Cat Depot, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 no-kill, free-roaming facility, is […]
Conversation at the Crocker, Mable Burton Ringling. Mable Burton Ringling (1875-1929) is remembered as the wife of John Ringling, America’s circus king. But she was much more than the gracious hostess of Ca’ d’Zan, her Sarasota mansion. Her influence is felt today on the west coast of Florida where she oversaw the construction of the couple’s 57-room Venetian Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay. Join the Historical Society of Sarasota County on Tuesday, April 14, at 7pm for this “Conversation”. Deborah Walk, Curator of the Tibbals Circus Museum will reveal the many talents of Mable Ringling. Joining her on stage after […]
Kids Black Tie Event Is Around The Corner. On Saturday, April 18th from 4:30-10pm help support United Cerebral Palsy as the present the Kids Black Tie Event. This is your chance for the entire family to party under the big top. Click HERE for more information and/or to buy tickets. There will be: • Carnival Games For Kids • Sit Down Dinner & Circus Performance • Live & Silent Auctions • After Party For Everyone (dance party) • Gift Bags For Kids Ticket info: Adults: $150 Kids (3-20): $50 Kids 2 & under: Free Event Schedule: Toddler Time 4:30 – […]
HD Season To Include Productions From Around the World. Sarasota Opera announces the line-up for the 2015 season of “HD at the Opera House”. This series, which debuted in 2014 and more than quadrupled its projected income goal in its first year, has allowed Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the 2015 series will include ballet and theater from some of the world’s most famous venues. All showings will occur in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House. “We could not be more pleased […]
7th Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting The Payton Wright Foundation. On Friday, May 8th, 2015, join the Payton Wright Foundation for the 7th annual golf tournament fund raiser at the Longboat Key Club. Click HERE for more information and/or tickets. 1PM Shotgun Start Registration opens at 11AM $200 per Golfer Registration fee includes greens fee, cart, box lunch, gift bag and banquet admission for golfers ONLY Banquet 6PM Non-golfers and guests can join us for the Banquet only! $50 per person Includes dinner, silent auction and live music All non-golfing guests MUST purchase a banquet ticket.
Mystery Men & Bond Girls Fashionable Gala Pre-Party. Join Designing Daughters Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5:30-7:30pm as they host the Pre-Party for the Mystery Men & Bond Girls Fashionable Gala. The Pre-Party will take place at Encore Motorcars of Sarasota. Tickets are $20pp. Purchase your tickets ahead of time and avoid the line at the door! $20/per person donation to the Designing Daughters for a fun night with the Designing Daughters and their supporters/friends, cocktails and bites! Click HERE for more information and/or tickets. Encore Motorcars of Sarasota 6000 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 Designing Daughters Presents: A […]
LAST CHANCE! Mingle With The Musicians Of La Musica. On April 7, 2015 from 5:30-7pm meet the Musicians at Gateway Bank. This is your chance to mingle with the musicians of La Musica and enjoy a brief recital and light refreshments. Cost: $15.00/pp, just a few spaces are available. Advance ticket orders only–click HERE to purchase online. Event Location: Gateway Bank 1100 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
Passover & Easter – Did You Know That… 1) Like America itself, Passover is about freedom. It celebrates the eternal quest for human dignity and the freedom which is perhaps the greatest expression of that dignity. 2) The word Easter is only found in the Bible in a mistranslation of some texts like the King James version. In Acts 12:4, we read of King Herod putting the apostle Peter in prison. And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth […]
Sarasota Open Returns – To Lakewood Ranch. The Sarasota Open is the premier Men’s Professional Tennis Tournament in Southwest Florida attracting some of the top players on the ATP World Tour. Join them this year as they take the action to Lakewood Ranch. For more information or tickets click HERE. Past Champions include: Kei Nishikori, James Blake, Sam Querrey & Nick Kyrgios. What’s new this year? The location: The Sarasota Open has moved to the luxurious Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center and will now feature two stadium courts featuring the newly constructed James T. Driscoll Centre Court Stadium.
Sarasota Chamber Holds Hob Nob. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will host the 14th annual Hob Nob at Ed Smith Stadium. The event is the chamber’s largest networking event of the year. The “Night at the Movies” theme returns and attendees are encouraged to dress in movie attire. Tickets are $40 members & $50 non-members and includes all you can eat food and beverage (including alcoholic beverages) and samples from over a dozen booths! To register visit www.sarasotachamber.com/events. After 4/8 the $50 walk in rate will apply. Thursday, April 9, 2015 Ed Smith Stadium 2700 12th St. in Sarasota
NPEDC Announces 2015 Corporate Officers. The North Port Economic Development Corporation (NPEDC), whose mission is to foster and encourage positive and measurable economic development through entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation within North Port, has announced its team of corporate officers for 2015. “As the North Port Economic Development Corporation moves into its fourth year of operation, the organization looks forward to working with the city to embrace a positive economic future for North Port,” said David Dingam, incoming chair. New corporate officers are: Chair: David Dignam, Key Agency Vice Chair: Ricky Satcher, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Market […]
All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Kicks Off Today. All Faiths Food Bank launches its Campaign Against Summer Hunger today. The campaign runs through May 9th, coinciding with the day of the National Letter Carriers Food Drive. More than 21,000 Sarasota County students are eligible for free and reduced lunches that aren’t otherwise available during the summer months. All Faiths Food Bank is located at 8171 Blaikie Court in Sarasota. www.allfaithsfoodbank.org
Cats In Zip Codes 34232, 34234, 34237 Eligible. Cat Depot announced it was the recipient of several grants with funding for spay/neuter for free-roaming cats, as well as personal cats, in zip codes 34232, 34234 and 34237. Free spay/neuter includes Rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine, and a microchip – a $250.00 value. To schedule an appointment, please call Cat Depot’s Cat Care Clinic at (941) 366-2404. “It’s kitten season and there is no better time to spay or neuter your personal pet, free-roaming neighborhood cat, or mama cat and kittens,” said Shelley Thayer, executive director. “Even a cat who lives indoors […]
Get Your Tickets For The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Kick Off Party. Join us June 30th at the Sarasota Yacht Club as we KICK OFF the 31st Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix week. Proceeds from this event benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. Other than the golf tournament, on June 27th at the Meadows Country Club, these are the only two events that raise money for the charity. All the other activities are free, including the 4th of July fireworks at Marina Jack. Show your support and have a great time doing so. Here is the deal: A Nautical Night of […]
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Recognizes Lee Wetherington. Lee Wetherington, founder and president of Lee Wetherington Homes was recently honored with the prestigious 2015 Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award. Wetherington accepted the award from John Clarke at the annual Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala. The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund established the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award to recognize John Clarke’s lifelong dedication to humanitarian ideals and to perpetuate the high ethical, moral and professional standards and devotion to human values that epitomize his life. Wetherington has donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota […]
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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