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05 / 11
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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. | ||
05 / 12
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05 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
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05 / 14
Start: 7:30 am
End: 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 14: Where is it happening: 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 Registration postmarked prior to May 6 is $25 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 | ||
05 / 15
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05 / 17
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:00 pm
"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. | ||
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05 / 20
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
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 | ||
05 / 21
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05 / 22
Start: 8:00 am
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 Start: 7:00 pm
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PUBLIC MEETING Help protect our health & coastal communities Share your ideas Monday, May 22; 7 to 9 p.m. Guest Speaker: Andrew Reich, MS, MSPH Sponsors: Siesta Key Association, Sarasota Co. Health Dept., and the PACE EH Steering Committee Call (941) 861-6133 | ||
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05 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
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: 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 | ||
05 / 29
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06 / 1
Start: 12:01 pm
Start: 2006-06-01 12:01
End: 2006-06-03 12:00
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: There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available. Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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. | ||
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Start: 2006-06-01 12:01
End: 2006-06-03 12:00
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: There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available. Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM | ||
06 / 3
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 2006-06-01 12:01
End: 2006-06-03 12:00
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: There are more than 12 C.E.U.s available. Begins: 06/01/2006 12:00 AM | ||
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06 / 11
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06 / 12
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06 / 13
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Crossing Boundaries - Connecting Community RSVP by June 7th | ||
06 / 14
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06 / 19
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota News and Books Presents Tim Flannery's The WEATHER MAKERS June 19, 2006 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. | ||
06 / 20
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06 / 23
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Al Gore's documentary about global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth", will be showing at Sarasota's Burns Court Cinemas on Friday, June 23rd. Local experts, including New College's Dr. Meg Lowman are slated to participate in a panel discussion following the opening night screening, with other events surrounding the run of the film currently in planning stages. I don't see the start times anywhere | ||
06 / 24
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06 / 25
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:47 pm
WSLR Benefit with BIG NIGHT OUT This benefit concert will be performed in the air-conditioned Beatrice Sway, Swoon and Dance to the sounds of upbeat tropical music from one of Sarasota's favorite local bands. The theater will be set up for dancing in front of the stage, so add those dancin' shoes to your picnic and remember, we'll have great desserts ready for you to satisfy your after-dancing sweet-tooth. Soft beverages/beer/wine and desserts available for purchase. Concerts begin at 7:30pm and run 60 to 90 minutes. Admission is $10 ($7 for JCC and WSLR members). Seating first-come, first-served. For advance reservations call 378-5568 x227, or purchase at the door the day of the show. Call 378-5568 x231 for more information | ||
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07 / 1
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
What’s happening When is it happening Where is it happening Why is it happening Action for reader to take Contact info | ||
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07 / 3
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07 / 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. ‘til Fireworks. Live Concert Music | ||
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07 / 6
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Sarasota Green Connection, Inc. invites you to attend this month’s Green World Café event on July 6, 2006 from 7-9 pm in the Whole Foods Lifestyle Center. Mark Shelby, President of Bella Terra, will join us to discuss the "Principles of Florida Yards & Neighborhoods.†Florida Yards & Neighborhoods is an educational outreach program of the University of Florida Extension. It is also called Florida-Friendly Landscaping and is promoted by local and regional government agencies, by statewide associations, and by individual people and businesses. Come learn the principles and real-world practices of this important landscaping philosophy from one of its most knowledgeable practitioners in Florida. | ||
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07 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
CONA meeting July 10, 7 PM Waldemere Firehouse. Sarasota County candidates for Florida House (District 69 & 70) debate issues and answer your questions. | ||
