Sarasota Livin'

Saturday April 22, 2006
1-4 pm
Corner of Proctor Road and Beneva, Sarasota FL
Free and Open to the Public

Meet & Greet Book Signing and Talk with Dr. Meg Lowman, world renowned scientist & forest ecology pioneer, Earth-mother, environmental educator
author and New College Professor.Her new book,IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE, MORE TALES FROM THE TREETOPS,is a New York Times notable book of the year, was written by Dr. Lowman and her two sons and is dedicated as a conservation ethics for families tool.

Make a Rain Barrel Demonstration & win one to take home. Cool prize drawings featuring local arts, food & intelligent entertainment that include: A 12 person guided nature tour sponsored by Around The Bend Nature Tours adventure gear from Environeers, Burns Court Cinemas movie passes,fruit trees, acupuncture treatment from The Healing Center,green living goodies and more.

Visit booths to include :
Award winning farm life artist, Jean Blackburn,
WSLR Community Radio
VegSarasota.org
Jessica’s Organic Farm
Lightworks Nursery
Aquarian Quest Tall Ships youth education program
Earthdance
Efest
Sarasota Green Marketplace
Downtown Farmers Market
ReLeaf Sarasota
Natures Partner
Tampa Bay farm to school program and much more.

Forum Truth for a Change, Hyatt Sarasota 7:30 PM

From America's premier political analyst, an explosive examination of the axis of religion, politics, and borrowed money that threatens to destroy the nation. In his two most recent New York Times bestselling books, American Dynasty and Wealth and Democracy, Kevin Phillips established himself as a powerful critic of the political and economic forces that are ruling - and imperiling - the United States. Now, Phillips takes an uncompromising view of the political coalition, led by radical religion, that is driving America to the brink of disaster.

TICKETS: $15 for one member; $25 for non-members, hardcover book included; call (941) 349-8350

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 29

Inside and around the grounds of G.WIZ, The Hands-On Science Museum, 1001 Blvd. Of the Arts, Sarasota, on Sarasota Bay

The cost of using many of our current energy sources is high — both in dollars and in environmental impact. This free, fun community festival will showcase energy-smart businesses and organizations that provide information about energy conservation, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies that can help all of us save money and become more energy-independent.

The festival is free; just bring energy, enthusiasm and the entire family for fun activities, food, educational workshops, and music by local bands Stuck in Sherman, Rum Runners, and StitchCraft. Visit energy-smart businesses that offer products and services to help consumers save money, save energy, and save the environment. Learn about choices for a sustainable, affordable energy future.

May 4th, 2006 WALK AND BIKE BETTER May's Green World Cafe will feature speaker Andrew Noune, President of the Alliance for Responsible Transportation (ART).

ART aims to to promote cycling and walking as viable forms of transportation in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. ART is working in two primary areas: advocacy for better conditions and direct aid to walkers and cyclists. Come learn the benefits of cycling and walking, and how you can become involved!

May 4th, Green World Cafe will be held from 7 to 9 pm Whole Foods Market Whole Lifestyle Center Enter at 1st and Lemon, downtown Sarasota Florida.

For more info go to Sarasota Green Connection

The Members of the Board of the Sarasota County Civic League
cordially invite you to our annual dinner banquet
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Michael’s on East
Guest Speaker: Susan McManus
Political Scientist and Commentator
Cocktails 6 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.

Reservations Required by April 28
Reservations: Call 925-2970, email meetingrsvp@comcast.net
Or mail to Civic League, c/o Kim Noyes, 6120 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34231

produced by SRQ Magazine

County commission candidates debate and answer questions at CONA’s May 8 meeting

The three candidates for Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat will debate at CONA's candidates’ night set for Monday, May 8, at 7:00 PM at the Waldemere Firehouse in Sarasota. Joe Barbetta , John Lewis, and Casey Pilon are all vying for the seat being vacated by David Mills.

CONA’s candidates’ night format provides each candidate a three minute opening statement after which all respond to questions submitted by audience members to the CONA moderator. Each candidate is then given one minute to sum up.

CONA, the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, is a county-wide coalition of fifty-nine neighborhood and condominium associations and individuals organized around making Sarasota County more neighborhood friendly. Members of the public and the media, as well as CONA members are invited to attend.

Save the date: Thursday, May 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. SCOPE is offering its first-ever Community Indicators Class specifically designed for local and future candidates.

They will learn about trends over the past five years on issues such as education, income and poverty, race, health, transportation, and housing.

Also, they will see the community’s data through the Census website. More details about location and agenda to follow.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact SCOPE at 365-8751.

efest

Saturday May 13th 2006
10am - 5pm
Van Wezel - bayside

Sunday, May 14:
6:30 to 7:30 a.m., (registration)
8 a.m. (races start)

Where is it happening:
T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice

Why is it happening

The 5K and half-marathon runs are part of the "Carlton Challenge." (A half-marathon run is 13 miles.) The runs are sponsored by Bikesenjava, Caldwell Trust Company, The Friends of the Carlton Reserve and Sarasota County Parks. Both runs will be off-road events; routes go through a variety of environmental habitats within the reserve.

This is a chance for participants to take their running skills to a new level or get started on a new exercise program while enjoying the outdoors.

Runners may register by mail by sending their name, address, age, phone and e-mail address to

The Friends of the Carlton Reserve
1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway
Venice, FL. 34292

Registration postmarked prior to May 6 is $25
Day-of-event registration is $35

Contact for public:

For more information contact the Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000 or e-mail Rick Storsberg at rstorsberg@scgov.net

"Ride of Silence" Sarasota

This will take place on May 17th at 7 pm . Arrive at 6:45 pm for instructions Speed limit recomended is 12 mph on the road and on the sidewalk.

Updated info is available on the Sarasota Generic Bicycle e-zine which is Jean Andre Vallery's blog - who started the ball rolling in Sarasota and registered the ride.

Reference to what the ride is about can be located at rideofsilence.org

It isn't a organized ride. This is a normal ride that is done in complete silence to remember the fallen bicycle riders in our area as well as the riders in the USA and the world. (also the survivors of accidents who are still riding).

The starting point will be , Start at Marina Jack's parking lot, north on U.S.41 to University Parkway, right on University Parkway. Split off to the right onto DeSoto Road, and then right onto U.S. 301. South to Fruitville Road and turn right onto Fruitville. Take that over to U.S. 41 and then south back into Marina Jacks's Parking Lot. This produces an approximately 9-mile route.

Riders should show up at least 15 minutes early, if possible, to be issued black or red armbands and to be given instructions on how to use arm signals instead of talking. Please bring sometype of red or black armband because I haven't any source to get these items.

The Alliance for Responsible Transportation is having a its first fund raising event Saturday May 20th at Rosemary Court - 800 Central Ave... for a cheap 7 bucks...

6 - 10 pm

Headlining is Stone Soup with several other bands

May 22-23

http://www.floridaresearch.org/

Tech Transfer Conference coming to Sarasota: The 3rd Annual Tech Transfer Conferece, Florida’s primary showcase for university commercialization and licensing opportunities, will be hosted in Sarasota May 22 – 23 at the Ritz-Carlton. Hundred of industry executives, tech transfer specialists, researchers and related professionals are expected, in fields such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, biotechnologies, communication technologies and more. This year, for the first time, the conference is being held in conjunction with the 9th PHARLEX Forum, a partnering forum for biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms. Early registration rates are still available until April 30

PUBLIC MEETING

Help protect our health & coastal communities

Share your ideas
Voice your concerns
Help identify & prioritize environmental health issues

Monday, May 22; 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Boniface Episcopal Church Parish Hall
5615 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key

Guest Speaker: Andrew Reich, MS, MSPH
Coordinator, Aquatic Toxins Program
Florida Department of Health

Sponsors: Siesta Key Association, Sarasota Co. Health Dept., and the PACE EH Steering Committee

Call (941) 861-6133

The next Alliance for Responsible Trasportation meeting will be at Laurel Park on Sunday, May 28, from 7-8:30pm.

To get to Laurel Park from downtown Sarasota:
Head south on Orange. Go two blocks south of Ringling. Turn left on Laurel Street. Go two blocks. The park will be on your left. If you hit Ohio Place you have gone to far.

We will recap our recent events including tabling at Get Empowered, our South Lido BBQ, our Benefit concert, and our advocacy successes.

We will also discuss our current projects like the bike map, bike survey and bike shop.

Please come if you can and bring a friend. If you ride your bike, make sure you have lights because the meeting will be ending around sunset.

Hope to see you,

Andrew Noune

The AIA Florida Gulf Coast Chapter proudly presents: Sarasota Design Conference 2006 June 1 - June 3 at the Longboat Key Club

Featured Architects To Include:
Ted Flato of Lake Flato
Aron Losonczi of LiTraCon Bt.
Brian Mackay-Lyons of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited
Lawrence Scarpa of Pugh-Scarpa Architecture

There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available.
For information please call 888.569.0769
or
Visit www.aiafla-gulfcoast.org.

Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM
Ends: 06/03/2006 12:00 AM

Green Lawns on the Water's Edge

On Thursday, June 1st, 2006, Russ Hoffman of Beautiful Ponds, Inc. will be speaking on stormwater ponds and runoff pollution. Find out what effects your lawn practices can have on the water qualities of nearby water bodies. Please join us from 7-9pm for a Green World Cafe presentation on "Green Lawns on the Water's Edge."

Green lawns don't have to mean green ponds. Beautiful yards and ponds can go hand in hand. By following a few simple landscaping guidelines designed for our Florida climate you can keep your lawn green and your pond blue. Russ Hoffman has several tips on how to fertilize your lawn without jeopardizing the quality of your pond or lake environment. Aquatic plants that are suitable for planting in and around lakes and ponds will also be discussed. These plants can serve vitals roles in filtering pollution, controlling nutrient levels, and serving as habitat for other wildlife.

Russ Hoffman BA, MA, is a trained Lake Manager. His environmental roots go back to Iowa State University where he studied fish management, animal ecology, ornithology, environmental design and limnology (the study of lakes, ponds and streams). In dealing with invasive weeds, he is very familiar with the toxic treatments that many lawn services use at great cost to the pond's ecosystem. "At Beautiful Ponds, we believe in controlling invasive weeds without sacrificing the natural surroundings."

After learning how to sustainably manage your pond, learn how to sustainably manage your lawn at July's Green World Cafe! Mark Shelby of Bella Terra will be presenting on the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program on July 6, 2006.

These events are brought to you by Sarasota Green Connection, Inc. in celebration of the Earth Charter.

The Green World Cafe is held the first Thursday of every month at the Whole Foods Market Whole Lifestyle Center, from 7 to 9 pm, on the corner of 1st Street and Lemon. The Green World Cafe is free and open to the public.

The AIA Florida Gulf Coast Chapter proudly presents: Sarasota Design Conference 2006 June 1 - June 3 at the Longboat Key Club

Featured Architects To Include:
Ted Flato of Lake Flato
Aron Losonczi of LiTraCon Bt.
Brian Mackay-Lyons of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited
Lawrence Scarpa of Pugh-Scarpa Architecture

There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available.
For information please call 888.569.0769
or
Visit www.aiafla-gulfcoast.org.

Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM
Ends: 06/03/2006 12:00 AM

The AIA Florida Gulf Coast Chapter proudly presents: Sarasota Design Conference 2006 June 1 - June 3 at the Longboat Key Club

Featured Architects To Include:
Ted Flato of Lake Flato
Aron Losonczi of LiTraCon Bt.
Brian Mackay-Lyons of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited
Lawrence Scarpa of Pugh-Scarpa Architecture

There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available.
For information please call 888.569.0769
or
Visit www.aiafla-gulfcoast.org.

Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM
Ends: 06/03/2006 12:00 AM

Crossing Boundaries - Connecting Community
Flanzer Jewish Community Center
582 McIntosh Rd

RSVP by June 7th
Maureen Hadden 365-8751

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota News and Books Presents Tim Flannery's The WEATHER MAKERS

June 19, 2006
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Lecture
Tickets are $30.00 - Single and $50.00 for couples
Each Ticket Version includes One Copy of The WEATHER MAKERS
Refreshments will be served

Join internationally acclaimed scientist and author Tim Flannery under the banyan trees at Selby Gardens for a presentation of his latest book, The WEATHER MAKERS, which is being hailed as the definitive work on climate change and a powerful call to action that no environmentalist should miss.

For further information call 366.5731 or visit sarasotanewsandbooks.com

Tickets are available for purchase at the Selby Gardens Welcome or at Sarasota News and Books.