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Celebrate Moms Through Storytelling And Win. dressbarn launched their “Tell Me a Story” contest, collecting stories of motherhood for a chance to win a trip to Chicago and the opportunity to be archived in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress dressbarn, a provider of women’s value priced fashion and gifts, is partnering with the story preservation organization StoryCorps this Spring to celebrate mothers and stories of motherhood. Visitors to the Tell Me a Story microsite (www.yourdressbarn.com/tellmeastory) are invited to share their most memorable Mom story, either written or in audio form, through May 11, 2014. The winner […]
Sarasota Opera Announces Line-Up For Remaining HD Series. Sarasota Opera announced the expansion of its new broadcast and film series called “HD at the Opera House”. This new series is allowing Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the 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. “Sarasota Opera audiences are often asking for more programming,” according to Executive Director Richard Russell. “We are happy to expand […]
South Florida Museum Presents Goldfinger. The South Florida Museum presents Goldfinger as part of the Film Fridays series, 6pm on May 2, 2014. Goldfinger (1964) Rated PG, 108 minutes. Considered to be among the most entertaining of all the Bond films, it was also responsible for the first wave of “Bondmania” in the ‘60s. James Bond, as portrayed by Sean Connery in this incarnation, confronts an evil genius, Goldfinger, who plans to steal all the gold in Fort Knox. Goldfinger also has the disturbing habit of painting beautiful women gold. Admission is $5 General Admission, $3 Member Admission. Seating is […]
Gloria Musicae Presents Voices Of The Holocaust. On April 28, 2014 at 7:30pm the Van Wezel plays host to Gloria Musicae’s Florida premiere of Voices of the Holocaust. Gloria Musicae collaborates with the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, Sarasota Young Voices, Booker High School Music and Dance Programs, Sarasota-Manatee Dance Alliance and the Chroma Quartet in this multimedia production. This community-wide endeavor, sponsored by Clair Johnson, the Tourist Development Commission of Sarasota County and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, celebrates the proud defiance of the human spirit in the face of adversity through this dramatic and poignant cantata. Sheridan Seyfried, Composer Elizabeth […]
CARE2TRI Fundraiser Event. On Saturday May 3, 2014, from 1-4pm, Evie’s Tavern Sarasota on Bee Ridge Road hosts a CARE2TRI Fundraiser Event. Enjoy a family fun filled event. Click HERE to download the event flyer. A portion of the proceeds benefits Care2Tri. Care2Tri is a non-profit corporation 501 (c) (3) of caring individuals with the common goal of helping those with disabilities gain a sense of fulfillment by giving them opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise have. The organization acts as a vessel to include them in the sport of triathlon. In doing so, the goal is to place them in […]
La Bella Intimates & Boutique Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs Fundraiser. It’s almost here! La Bella Intimates & Boutique hosts “Get Intimate with La Bella”, presented by We’ve Got Style, Thursday April 24, 2014. Partake in La Bella’s celebration while enjoying fashion, shopping, entertainment, refreshments, tidbits and more. Win the raffle or door prize. A portion of any retail sales will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs. Click HERE to download the event flyer. There is no cost to attend. Fashion for a Cause LaBella’s Intimates & Boutique April 24, 2014 5-8pm La Bella Intimates & Boutique 1415 1st Street […]
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 […]
The Ringling Presents The Hidden Value of Trees. Celebrate National Arbor Day at The Ringling Friday, April 25 @ 9:30am. Learn about the benefits that trees provide us and how to be a more effective steward of this important resource. Enjoy a talk and discussion followed by a walking tour and tree planting demonstration. Click HERE to learn more.
Jean Harris Joins NPEDC As Executive Director. The North Port Economic Development Corporation (NPEDC) announced the hiring of Jean Harris as Executive Director. Before joining the NPEDC, Harris worked for the past 9 years at Florida International University, most recently as Associate Director of Operations at the Kovens Conference Center in Miami. Prior to that, she was employed at Endicott College in Beverly, MA for 11 years. “We are excited about Jean joining our team,” stated Robert Rosenberg, NPEDC Chair. “Jean’s strengths include extensive business development skills, analytical and assessment skills, strategic thinking and planning, relationship building and teamwork, and […]
Sarasota Seminole Club Supports Habitat For Humanity. Members of the Sarasota Seminole Club took time out from their schedules recently to work on two current Habitat Sarasota housing projects, all the efforts were part of Seminole Service Day. The group of 20 divided their time and energy on Habitat’s first Veteran Build house and on another work in progress on Seward Street in Sarasota. Tasks that day included landscaping and roofing. “As 2013 Club of the Year, the Sarasota Seminole Club continues to look for partnerships within our community to support the club’s mission and spread the Florida State University […]
Gateway Bank Hosts Meet The La Musica Musicians. Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida hosted its annual “Meet the Musicians” event on the 1st of April to kick off the La Musica concert season. “The La Musica Festival is the epitome of Sarasota’s elite arts culture and has consistently brought the finest musicians from around the world to our community for the past 28 years, and we are delighted to host internationally renowned musicians to provide the public with an opportunity to mingle with them,” says Shaun Merriman, President and CEO of Gateway Bank. He adds, “Gateway Bank is proud to […]
La Bella Intimates & Boutique Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs Fundraiser. La Bella Intimates & Boutique hosts “Get Intimate with La Bella”, presented by We’ve Got Style, Thursday April 24, 2014. Partake in La Bella’s celebration while enjoying fashion, shopping, entertainment, refreshments, tidbits and more. Win the raffle or door prize. A portion of any retail sales will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs. Click HERE to download the event flyer. There is no cost to attend. Fashion for a Cause LaBella’s Intimates & Boutique April 24, 2014 5-8pm La Bella Intimates & Boutique 1415 1st Street (Whole Foods Complex) […]
Sarasota Film Festival Features China “The Dragon” Smith. China “The Dragon” Smith; The Second Chance airs at the Sarasota Film Festival Tuesday, April 8th at 9:30PM (Theater 10) and Friday April 11th at 2PM (Theater 9) at the Regal Hollywood 20 Theater. China will be at the screenings.
Suncoast Charities For Children Thunders. Suncoast Charities for Children announced that 2014’s Thunder by the Bay raised over $150,000 for the charity. For our community the direct and indirect overall economic impact of the Motorcycle Festival was calculated at $7.4 Million (an 8.7% increase from 2013) and generated 5,400 room nights in area lodgings (up from 2,900 in 2013). Suncoast Charities for Children has constructed over $14 Million in facilities (totaling 73,000 square feet) serving children with special needs. Their support enables the charitable organizations utilizing these facilities to only pay $1 per year in rent. Suncoast Charities for Children […]
Suncoast Motorsports Presents Cars and Coffee. Come join Suncoast Motorsports as they present the First Saturday of the Month’s Sarasota Cars and Coffee, April 5th. Cars and Coffee is a monthly get together for exotic and sports car owners in the Sarasota area. This free event is open to all makes and models, and spectators too. The latest Porsche, Audi and VW models will also be on display. For more information call (941) 923.1700 ext. 2027, visit www.suncoastmotorsports.com or email events@suncoastmotorsports.com. Sarasota Cars and Coffee Saturday April 5, 2014 8am-10am Suncoast Motorsports 5005 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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