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CITY ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2012 TOP TEN DEPARTMENT UPDATES

from:City of Sarasota

The City of Sarasota is pleased to announce its Top Ten Department updates for January 2012:

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARKING MANAGEMENT FORUM

from:City of Sarasota

The public is invited to attend and participate in a parking management forum Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Jack Geldbart Auditorium within the Selby...

SCAN AND LEARN: CITY LAUNCHES USE OF QR CODES

from:City of Sarasota

Utilities customers will see something new included on their City of Sarasota utility bill this month: a matrix bar code. Known as a QR (Quick Response) code, the small black and...

USFSM is going C.S.I.! Mark March 26th on your calendars for a Mock Crime Scene...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

USFSM is going C.S.I.! Mark March 26th on your calendars for a Mock Crime Scene Investigation!

SWAN LAKE AT THE VAN WEZEL FEB. 28!

from:City of Sarasota

The classic full-length ballet Swan Lake will be performed in four acts by Moscow Festival Ballet at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tues. Feb. 28 @ 8:00 PM. The music for...

For Booker High Actors, Comedy Is ‘All In The Timing’ In Play

from:Sarasota County Schools

SARASOTA, FL---The Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Department will present “All in the Timing,” a collection of David Ives’ one-act comedies in the VPA...

Hey Bulls Fans! Have you read "The Hunger Games?" Did you enjoy it? Learn somet...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Hey Bulls Fans! Have you read "The Hunger Games?" Did you enjoy it? Learn something from it? Then join us next Wednesday, February 15th for a discussion from 4-6 in...

Have you registered yet for Global HotSpots, Corporate Espionage, Local Impact?...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Have you registered yet for Global HotSpots, Corporate Espionage, Local Impact? Join us tomorrow at 4:30pm to learn about how global security issues can affect local business!

OPEN HOUSE AT RLT COMMUNITY COMPLEX SUN. FEB. 12TH

from:City of Sarasota

The public is invited to attend a free fitness facility open house at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sunday, February 12, 2012 1 p.m. – 4 p.m....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

The Irish Rovers' Drunken Sailor Tour

from:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota, FL - The release of their 40th North American album was spurred on by the fact that their recording of “Drunken Sailor”gained over 3 million hits on various...

Are you a college bound student athlete? If so, join USF Athletics and USF Sara...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Are you a college bound student athlete? If so, join USF Athletics and USF Sarasota-Manatee on Thursday, February 23rd for the NCAA Eligibility Forum! Use the link to register!

IRISH ROVERS' DRUNKEN SAILOR TOUR LANDS AT THE VAN WEZEL FEB. 27TH

from:City of Sarasota

Mon. Feb. 27, 2012 @ 8:00 PM The Irish Rovers land at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Calling all 5th & 6th grade students! Please join us for this fun event on March...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Calling all 5th & 6th grade students! Please join us for this fun event on March 3rd! It's FREE to attend, but registration is required. Register online:...

Non-Profit Professional Networking Workshop And Luncheon

Sarasota, FL - The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter (AFP-SWFL) will host a workshop and luncheon. The Art of the Ask workshop will be...

Program To Honor Fallen Navy SEAL Brian Bill

Sarasota, FL - Lakewood Ranch Cinemas will host “Honoring Navy SEAL Brian Bill and His Fellow SEALs: A Benefit for the Navy SEAL Foundation”.The event is being organized by...

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell Appear at The Van Wezel

from:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota, FL: Dick Fox’s Golden Boys features three of the most popular teen idols of the late 50s and early 60s--Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell! The Golden...

If you live in the St. Petersburg area and you are interested in a degree in Hos...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

If you live in the St. Petersburg area and you are interested in a degree in Hospitality, stop by St. Pete College on Thursday, February 9th from 12-2pm for an info session and to...

AFP SWFL Non-Profit Professional Networking Luncheon

Sarasota, FL - Luncheon of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter (AFP-SWFL) will feature three renowned professionals in fundraising who...

FRANKIE AVALON, FABIAN & BOBBY RYDELL AT THE VAN WEZEL FEB. 26

from:City of Sarasota

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys features three of the most popular teen idols of the late 50s and early 60s--Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell! The Golden Boys spotlight...

CITY WELCOMES KITCHEN CABINET SHOWROOM

from:City of Sarasota

Cucine Ricci, an imported Italian kitchen cabinet showroom, recently opened at 1424 State Street in downtown Sarasota. The locally owned business is open Monday – Friday 9...

Hey Bulls! Happy Friday! We've got a lot of events coming up this month - be s...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Hey Bulls! Happy Friday! We've got a lot of events coming up this month - be sure to check our website regularly to stay up to date using the events calendar.

RINGLING BLVD. CLOSES TO TRAFFIC; PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS CONSTRUCTED

from:City of Sarasota

To expedite ongoing downtown improvements, Ringling Boulevard between Orange Avenue and Bayfront Drive (U.S. 41) will be temporarily closed to motorized traffic while two...

Celebrate An Evening With Linda Eder And Tom Wopat

from:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota, FL - Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway (Jekyll & Hyde), standards, pop, country and...

Creativity Weekend Schedule by Day

Friday, March 2nd, 2012Gert Garman to speak at Creativity Conference, Friday March 2Gert Garman, from the Disney Corporation, is the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual Florida...

Sales Explode in 2011 for Cleaning Butlers of Sarasota!

Cleaning Butlers of Sarasota announced - sales up over 47% and exceeded $1.1 million in 2011. Cleaning Butlers of Sarasota is a Lakewood Ranch based commercial and...

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from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

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Did you know that Mark Consuelos is a USF grad? What about Hulk Hogan? Check ou...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Did you know that Mark Consuelos is a USF grad? What about Hulk Hogan? Check out this list of Note-A-Bull USF Alumni!

CHILDREN'S WEEK OBSERVED AT CITY HALL

from:City of Sarasota

The 17th Annual Children’s Week is being observed by the City of Sarasota with artwork created by some of our youngest citizens on display in the lobby of City Hall, 1565...

LINDA EDER & TOM WOPAT AT THE VAN WEZEL FRI., FEB. 24TH

from:City of Sarasota

Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway (Jekyll & Hyde), standards, pop, country and jazz. Tom Wopat...

Kerkering Barberio Welcomes New Healthcare Consultant

Sarasota, FL – Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants – is pleased to announce that Todd Batey has joined the firm's Healthcare Advisory Services Team as...

First-Time Home Buyer Seminar

Mortgage rates are at historical lows and Stacey wants to help you down the exciting path of home ownership and building equity!Sarasota, FL - Keller Williams On the Water...

Booker Middle To Host Family Literacy and Magnet Night

from:Sarasota County Schools

Sarasota, FL – Booker Middle School is hosting a Family Literacy and Magnet Night for all current students, prospective students and their families. This is the first year the...

Semi-Finalists Selected for USF Young Innovator Competition

A record 536 invention entries were judged today by an elite panel of invention/product experts. One Manatee county student, Zachary B. Young was chosen as a semi-finalist...

LUPONE & PATINKIN AND MORE AT THE VAN WEZEL THIS MONTH

from:City of Sarasota

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than An Evening with Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin, appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita....

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT CITY HALL

from:City of Sarasota

For the fourth consecutive year, educational materials are on display at City Hall, 1565 First Street, commemorating Black History Month. The materials, which feature new items...

Local Motorcyclist Critically Injured After Thunder By The Bay Event, Fighting for His Life...

Local Motorcyclist Critically Injured After Thunder By The Bay Event, Fighting for His Life. Philip Colandro is Still Under Acute Care at Blake Medical Center. Sarasota, FL---On...

Stardust Skate Center welcomes Janice Dudley, Roller Skating Instructor

Stardust Skate Center and The Stardust Skating Academy is proud to welcome Ms. Janice Dudley, of Venice, Florida, as their newest Roller Skating/In-line Skating Coach. Private...

Five Schools To Initiate Principal Selection Process

from:Sarasota County Schools

SARASOTA, FL---During the first two weeks of February, five Sarasota County public schools will conduct what school officials call a “site analysis” as the first step in the...

School And District Science Fair Exhibits To Be Judged Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 2012

from:Sarasota County Schools

SARASOTA, FL---Young scientists at the elementary, middle and high school levels will showcase their scientific hypotheses, research and conclusions as their exhibits are judged...

CITY OFFERS FREE PARKING IN BURNS SQUARE

from:City of Sarasota

To ease parking congestion during a downtown improvement project, the City of Sarasota is offering free parking in the surface lot at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue adjacent to...

Calling all Alumni! We'd love to hear from you. Send a note to cooperm@sar.usf.e...

from:University Of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Calling all Alumni! We'd love to hear from you. Send a note to cooperm@sar.usf.edu to tell us what you're up to these days - and check out our homepage and the new...

Atwater Elementary Shares Family Math Night With Toledo Blade, Glenallen

from:Sarasota County Schools

Families from Atwater, Glenallen and Toledo Blade elementary schools are invited to attend Family Math Night, at Atwater Elementary School, 4701 Huntsville Ave., North Port. Four...

Sarasota County Fair 2012

from:Sarasota County Fair

Schedule:Friday, March 16,2012: Opening DayAll Gates Open 2.00 to 11.00 pmArm Band Special Today: Ride all mechanical rides $20.00 plus admission 2:00- 9:00 pmNone sold after...

The RevolutionEyez Retinal Camera Demonstration

Assessment and diagnosis of visual function is extremely important when determining if rescued wild birds are suitable for release back into the wild, particularly in the case of...

Community Haven Receives Donation from Manatee Riverside Rotary Club

Sarasota, FL – Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc. is just as its name implies, a “haven” for persons, both young and old, in our community who...

Sarasota Rotary Foundation Awards Community Haven Grant for Therapy at Selby Preschool

Sarasota, FL---Sarasota Rotary awarded Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc. a generous grant contribution for the important work their Selby Preschool...

The 47th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale

Service Club of Manatee County will host The 47th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale on February 17, 18, and 19 at the Manatee Convention Center in Palmetto. ...

Sarasota County Teacher Of The Year Is Booker Middle School Musician

from:Sarasota County Schools

SARASOTA, FL---Victor Fernandez, a music teacher and orchestra director at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, was named the Teacher of the Year for the Sarasota County School...

Cats: America's Favorite Family Musical at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

from:Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota, FL: This national tour of CATS, playing the Van Wezel, is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn...