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Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a celebration observed on February 14th. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a public holiday in most of them. St. Valentine’s Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their […]
View 5 Model Homes And Enjoy Interactive Activities By Luxury Merchants. On February 19th from 5-7:30pm The Concession Real Estate & REAL Magazine host Progression At The Concession. This is your chance to view 5 new builder models at The Concession by the area’s leading builders: Anchor Builders – Arthur Rutenberg Homes – John Cannon Homes – Lee Wetherington Homes – Neal Signature Homes. Entertainment and Interactive Activities by: AutoXotic – CMS Photography – Gold Coast Eagle Distributing – KB Design Lines Jewelry – Liquor Locker – Maduro Cigar Bar – Permanent Makeup By Karen – Premier Beverage – Sensory […]
Video To Raise Awareness About Homelessness. After losing her job, Angela struggled to keep up with her rent. Like many Americans, she lived paycheck to paycheck and had little in the way of savings. Before long, she found herself living in a pickup truck behind a grocery store. But Angela does not fit many people’s notion of what homeless people are like. She is not addicted to drugs or alcohol. She also worked as a sign-twirler during the day and attended school at night in hopes of getting a better job so she can someday have a home. She demonstrates […]
The Ringling’s Re:Purposed Exhibition Opens Friday, February 13th. Re:Purposed will explore several of the more recognizable trends among artists who consistently “repurpose” garbage or detritus in their practice. Click HERE to learn more.
New VIP Area at Saturday’s Downtown Concours. The 2015 Sarasota Exotic Car Fest is February 20-21, and this year the Saturday Downtown Sarasota Concours will include a new VIP area. In addition to the luxury and exotics that will be displayed along Main Street, the VIP area will offer attendees who purchase tickets an opportunity to relax with friends and other car enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of food and refreshments. The Concours is open to the public and showcases a vast collection of exclusive auto brands, including Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Bentley, Lotus, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and others. For information on […]
New College Named to Princeton Review’s “Colleges That Pay You Back”. New College of Florida is one of just 200 “Colleges That Pay You Back”, a new national ranking released by The Princeton Review. “Colleges That Pay You Back” is a new guidebook and ranking system for The Princeton Review, reflecting academic quality, cost to students and families, and salaries earned by graduates. New College of Florida provides a good “bang for your buck,” according to the Princeton Review’s profile of the college. New College was one of four Florida State University System institutions to make the list, with University […]
How About Something Different This Valentine’s Day? Once again this year, the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys is delivering Singing Valentines throughout the Sarasota and Bradenton area on February 13th & 14th. The Chorus will send a barbershop quartet to your home or office at a time you designate; there they will deliver a card, a rose, and then they will sing two love songs to your valentine. “This is probably one of our favorite activities,” said Bob Amer, Marketing Director of the Chorus. ”The expressions on the faces of the singing valentine recipients are absolutely priceless. They love receiving […]
Marley’s final words to his son Ziggy were “Money can’t buy life.” Most know Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley as a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers, with producer Lee Scratch Perry, would go on to release some of the earliest reggae recordings. After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career culminating in the release of the album Exodus in 1977, establishing his worldwide reputation and producing […]
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Hosts David Houle. Register Now for a day long seminar with internationally renowned Futurist David Houle. You will discover upcoming trends in specific industries and the forces that are shaping and disrupting the global business landscape. Learn about the forces and mega trends that are and will shape our global future. Discover current and future trends, technologies, and forces that are disrupting current market strategies. Find out what you need to do to most effectively market your brand between now and 2020. Cost: $500 per seminar Includes: breakfast, lunch, and materials. These retreats are […]
Suncoast Motorsports Presents The Final Cars And Coffee Event. On Saturday February 7, 2015 Suncoast Motorsports will host the final Sarasota Cars & Coffee. Cars & Coffee begins at 8:00am with your favorite pastries, fresh coffee and exotic automobiles. Bring your special wheels! From Suncoast: “Due to space constraints beyond our control, following the February 7th Cars & Coffee we will no longer be able to utilize Suncoast Motorsports’ beautiful property for our monthly meets. With new model cars from Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen hitting showrooms daily there just isn’t enough room on the property to host 100+ cars on […]
Longboat Key Center For The Arts Presents Bill Buchman & Steve Arvey. On Thursday, February 12, 2015 starting at 7:00pm the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Presents Art Of Blues/Bill Buchman & Steve Arvey. This year the Longboat Key Center for the Arts is pulling out the stops to bring you the best concert series on Longboat Key. Come and enjoy fantastic live musical entertainment that covers all of your favorite music genres. We are setting up a tent in our courtyard, and, in collaboration with Mar Vista, we will be providing delicious bites and a cash bar to […]
Dabbert Gallery Presents The Artists Work Through March 2nd. Dabbert Gallery presents James Griffin, “The Color of Life” & Robert Baxter, “People, Places & Fascinating Faces”. The event kicks off with an artist(s) reception February 6th and runs through March 2nd, 2015. For more information visit Dabbert Galley. Dabbert Gallery 76 S Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 955-1315 Tue – Sat 11am – 5pm
Area Powerboat Teams Participating In Qatar Cup. Three area powerboat race teams (out of 11 race teams from the US) will travel to Doha, Qatar to compete in the 2nd Annual Qatar Cup February 4-7, 2015. Local racers participating in the Qatar Cup include Billy Glueck (Twisted Metal Race Team), Dan Lawrence (The Hulk Race Team), and Ryan Beckley (Peters & May Racing Logistics). This race site will include 45 boats and 30 jet skis from around the world and three full days of racing including a Jet Ski Marathon. The Qatar Cup will be held on the Doha Corniche, […]
2nd Annual WinterFest At Lakewood Music Festival. The second annual WinterFest at Lakewood Ranch Music Festival takes place February 28, 2015 at the Premier Sports Campus on Post Road. This festival promises to bring some of the best talent in music and deliver something for everyone with this mixed genre event. The music starts at 1:00pm, gates open at 12 noon. WinterFest features Les Sabler, Sam Woolf, Thompson Square, War and the Doobie Brothers. For more details of the event or tickets please visit WinterFest.
Sarasota Film Festival Returns For Its 17th Year. Save the dates as The Sarasota Film Festival returns for its 17th year of celebrating the art of filmmaking while providing engaging community programs, April 10-19, 2015. The film festival emphasizes the best in new cinema alongside exciting repertory work with more than 180 choices each year including features, documentaries, shorts, and kid-friendly picks. During the Festival, films run from 10am to midnight daily at Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. The 2015 Film Guide will be available online and in print in March 2015! You can sign […]
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
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