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Australian Pines Will Be Cut Down As Part Of Coon Key Project. Construction of a trail to smooth the way for pedestrians and cyclists from the Ringling Bridge to St. Armands Key is expected to begin in in the next sixty days. The project, known as the Coon Key MURT (Multi Use Recreational Trail) is an initiative to install ten foot sidewalks starting at the twin bridges that connect Bird and Coon keys. The new sidewalks will provide walkers, runners and cyclists with more space to make the trip from the mainland to St. Armands Circle and back. Construction is […]
Another Dire Warning For Windows Users. Another dire warning for Windows users after threat researchers at Proofpoint disclosed “previously undocumented malware.” This one has a twist. This malware was not an attack in itself, it is an enabler, hiding on infected computers, establishing a proxy that other malware can then use to manage traffic to the PC and carry out their own threats. Click HERE for more information.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apollo 11, 50 Years Later. Apollo 11’s commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin, landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC. Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56:15 UTC; Aldrin joined him 19 minutes later. They spent about two and a quarter hours together outside the spacecraft, and collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material to bring back to Earth. Command module pilot Michael Collins flew the command module Columbia alone in lunar orbit while they were on the […]
Celebrate Daiquiri Day with Daiquiri Deck. It’s National Daiquiri Day Friday, July 19th and the Daiquiri Deck is doing it BIG at all 4 of their locations! Celebrate with a FREE 10oz Daiquiri of your choice from 11AM – to Close. They’re also raffling off FREE DAIQUIRIS FOR A YEAR at each Daiquiri Deck location, along with other smaller Deck merchandise such as Gift Cards, Tervis Tumblers, Hats & T-shirts! Raffle times are scheduled for 5PM at the Venice Deck, 6PM at the St. Armands Deck, and 7PM at the Siesta Village & South Siesta Key Decks. You can also […]
Enjoy! July 17th is National Hot Dog Day and fast-food chains, convenience stores and other restaurants are offering discounts and freebies on our tube steaks. Click HERE to find your deal.
The Spirit Of America: Watercolors By Judy Saltzman. July 18, 2019, Art Center Sarasota, Gallery 1, 5-7pm. Exhibition Dates: July 18 – August 23, 2019. Judy Saltzman creates vibrant and expressive watercolor paintings that explore the melding of realism and impressionistic style to create visual intricacy while adding layers of color for harmony. This inspirational body of work consists of a series of triptychs where “the viewer will be transported into a visual panorama of protected areas of ecologically significant,” says Saltzman. “Imagery of our treasured landscapes help to preserve scenic resources for all generations. Conservation groups strive to protect […]
Local Authors to appear at Venice Arts & Crafts Fair. Authors Joan Creamer, The Magic Sceptre (cq) Series (illustrated children’s books); JoAnn Glim, Begotten with Love: Every Family Has Its Story (biography); and Pat McKanic, Illusions of Paradise (mystery/thriller), will sign copies of their books at the Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Fair at the Venice Community Center July 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Venice Community Center is located at 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. (pictured l-r): Joan Creamer, Jo Ann Glim & Pat McKanic
Brad Jeffers Joins The Lake Club Team. Brad Jeffers was named the General Manager for The Lake Club. In his position, Jeffers will oversee various aspects of Lake Club living and work closely with other members of the team to ensure resident and builder satisfaction and goal success. Jeffers comes to The Lake Club with a deep understanding of hospitality, club management, and community governance. He has years of experience managing clubs, such as The Ritz-Carlton Club, and implementing hospitality programming throughout Colorado. Jeffers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality, Restaurant and Travel Administration from Southern Illinois University […]
MarineMax Sarasota Hosts Free Women’s Boating Class. Ladies, take the helm! Experience a unique hands-on class designed to inspire confidence and get women behind the wheel and on the water. In a relaxed on-the-water session, you will learn to tie proper lines, dock the boat safely, operation and handling techniques, rules of the water and so much more. These classes fill up quickly, reserve you spot today by clicking HERE! WHAT: MarineMax Sarasota Women on the Water Class WHEN: OCT. 09, 2019, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM WHERE: 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Six Artists Will Present Their Roundabout Artwork Proposals. At a public meeting on Wednesday, July 17, six artists will present their proposals for two huge new additions to Sarasota’s public art collection. The City of Sarasota plans to erect the new art sculptures at a pair of roundabouts just north of downtown Sarasota, at U.S. 41 and 10th & 14th Streets. The city’s Public Art Committee wants you to weigh in, as you should, since each artwork display is budgeted at $150,000. Click HERE for information from the City of Sarasota’s web site. When: July 17, 2019 – 10th Street […]
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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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