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Sarasota Architectural Salvage Hosts School Supply Drive. What is needed: Pencils, paper, backpacks, calculators, rulers, pens, staplers, tape, glue, colored pencils, markers, erasers, binders, folders, composition books, crayons, scissors, highlighters and whatever we missed. For Booker Elementary for every $5 in supplies you donate you get $5 off a purchase at SAS. Maximum $20 off. WHAT: Sarasota Architectural Salvage Back to School Supply Drive WHEN: August 1-12, 2019, 9am-5pm WHERE: Drop items off at either 5265 University Parkway 34202 1093 Central Avenue 34236
Discounted Sarasota Opera Four And Five-Opera Subscriptions Are Still Available. Single tickets will go on sale exclusively ONLINE at SarasotaOpera.org Thursday, August 1st for the 2019-20 Season, which includes some of the company’s most popular productions: Verdi’s Rigoletto, Puccini’s La bohème, and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, as well as the return of two celebrated works—Romeo & Juliet by Charles Gounod, and La Wally by Alfredo Catalani. Discounted four and five-opera subscriptions are still available for purchase. For more information on the upcoming 2019-2020 season, visit SarasotaOpera.org, contact the Sarasota Opera Box Office at (941) 328-1300, or visit in person […]
$768.5 Million Budgeted For Manatee County 2019-2020 School Year. With a 4-1 vote on Tuesday evening (July 30, 2019), the Manatee County School Board approved a tentative budget of more than $768.5 million, and a tentative millage rate of 7.135. The board will meet three more times to discuss the 2019-2020 budget, with the final approval scheduled for Sept. 10. The largest portion, more than $487.3 Million, is assigned to Manatee’s operating budget (general fund), which includes salaries, benefits, classroom supplies and utility bills. The operating budget is broken down into eight basic categories: Salaries and benefits: 66.6 percent. Charter […]
The Ringling Presents Kusama: Infinity. Join The Ringling for a summer film series highlighting three of the artists featured in Interpolations: Artworks from The Ringling and Monda Collections. Ringling staff will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion about the featured artist. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of free Mondays at the Museum of Art to visit the exhibition before or after the film. $5 / Free for Member Contact: 941-358-3180 Where: Museum of Art, Chao Lecture Hall Click HERE for information and/or tickets July 8: Käthe Kollwitz: Images of a Life July 22: Nevelson: Awareness in the […]
“The Message Today Is For Parents To Be Good Parents. Know What Is On Your Child’s Phone, Check These Apps,” Sheriff Knight. You may have heard your children talking about Snapchat, Kik, Whisper, or even an app called Calculator. But Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight says you should be keeping a close eye on them. They might be hiding a secret online world of abuse, nudity, or worse. Sheriff Knight and his agency recently arrested 24 men who thought they were chatting online, through one of these apps, with a young boy or girl. Stay alert! Click HERE to download the […]
Keep Some Money In Your Pocket As You Send The Children Back To School! During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; and clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when purchased for noncommercial or personal use. For more information and a list of qualifying items, please click HERE review the Department of Revenue’s Tax Information Publication (TIP) on the 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, or download […]
National Chicken Wing Day Rightfully Proclaimed In 1977 By Buffalo Mayor Stan Makowski. Today, National Chicken Wing Day encourages a frenzy of dipping and sauce tasting. Also known as buffalo wings, hot wings or just wings, we each consume about 290 wings per year. While a chicken has two wings per bird, it produces four of these tasty morsels. That’s because when the wing is dissected it breaks down into the wingette, drumette, and tip. The wingette and drumette get seasoned and fried into the deliciousness we love. HISTORY After a number of years of different establishments selling their version […]
Relive this Year’s Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. Don’t miss the Fox Sports one hour Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix broadcast special today, Sunday, July 28 @ 6pm. Additional broadcast dates will be announced soon. The event benefited Suncoast Charities for Children.
RASM’s CID Golf Tournament To Benefit Everyday Blessings. Connect with Commercial real estate professionals at the 18th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by RASM’s Commercial Investment Division. They’re heading to The Founders Club for a fun-filled day of golf camaraderie, good food and philanthropy. Proceeds benefit Everyday Blessings, an organization dedicated to providing foster care for local children. Tournament fees include 18 holes, breakfast, lunch and a chef attended reception with live auctions and a cash bar! For those non-golfers, you can register for JUST the reception, we hope to see you there! Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd […]
Edward Bertha Sr. Thank You For Your Service. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, bringing about the end of fighting in the Korean War. The war began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. The US and the UN quickly joined in to support South Korea and eventually the Chinese would join the north. The US had hoped to start peace talks to bring an end to the war. The US asked the UN to establish a military armistice commission to oversee all agreements. US officials proposed the creation of a 20-mile wide […]
American Alliance of Museums Bestows Accreditation. Historic Spanish Point once again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). AAM is the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation represents excellence in museum policies, practices and public accountability. Historic Spanish Point opened to the public in 1982, and first achieved AAM accreditation in 2002. Accredited museums must maintain the highest standards and undergo periodic accreditation reviews. Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, only 1,078 are currently accredited. Historic Spanish Point is currently one of 56 accredited in Florida. Historic Spanish Point 337 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey, FL 34229 […]
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, […]
A Tropical Design Workshop For You. Get ready for a fun evening of floral design and wine with friends! Let Beneva Flowers’ talented designer guide you through the process of creating a gorgeous tropical-themed summer bouquet while you sip wine and enjoy light refreshments. $60 per person includes materials, instructions & wine (must be 21+). Click HERE for details. Register by calling (941) 923-7401 or email weddings@beneva.com for more info. Space is limited. Secure your reservation today! July 25, 2019 6 to 8 p.m. Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes 6980 South Beneva Road, Sarasota
CareerSource Suncoast Hosts Job Fair. CareerSource Suncoast will host a job fair on Wednesday, July 24th, between 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton. More than 40 employers from Manatee and Sarasota counties will be on-site to meet with job seekers, with many interviewing and making job offers during the event. A variety of industries are represented, with positions ranging from entry-level to professional. Positions include healthcare (R.N., L.P.N., C.N.A., med tech) sales, operations, housekeeping, hospitality, CNC operators, project engineers, food and beverage, security, customer service, law enforcement, insurance, travel, inventory associates, financial services and more. This event […]
Purchase To Improve Health And Vitality Of The Myakka River. Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has announced the permanent protection of the 543-acre Murphy Marsh within the Manatee County Myakka River watershed region. This land is in the most threatened portion of the watershed, and links three Myakka River conservation areas: the 1,143-acre Triangle Ranch, the 1,213-acre Lettuce Lakes property, and the Conservation Foundation’s newly conserved 38-acre Tatum Sawgrass Scrub Preserve. Conserving Murphy Marsh enables the core of the 2,500-acre Tatum Sawgrass marsh to be restored, and will reduce flooding downstream, increase habitat for animals such as the wood […]
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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