Sarasota Livin'

"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.

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.

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WSLR Benefit with BIG NIGHT OUT
Sunday, June 25th, Concert 7:30-9pm
At the FLANZER Jewish Community Center, 7:30pm
Come early (6:30pm) and bring your own picnic dinner!
Big Night Out is a 7 piece tropical style dance band that blends Latin, Caribbean, Funk & Motown. An explosive horn section and a pulsing conga add to the bouncing rhythm section and passionate bilingual vocals of Joni Adno. Big Night Out has quickly become one of southwest Florida's
most exciting new dance bands on the scene. Big Night Out was voted "Best Bilingual Cover Band 2005" by the Weekly Planet.

This benefit concert will be performed in the air-conditioned Beatrice
Friedman Theater with table-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm for patrons to enjoy a "picnic" dinner (must be kosher-style - *No meat with dairy, no pork or shellfish).

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

What’s happening
A nature walk conducted by Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Dr. Margaret Lowman and her New College of Florida Plant Ecology students

When is it happening
10 a.m. Saturday, July 1

Where is it happening
Red Bug Slough Preserve, 5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota. Meet at the preserve entrance one-half mile south of Proctor Road.

Why is it happening
This will be a hands-on hike for families to learn about insects that eat plants and discover evidence of their voracious hunger

Action for reader to take
Call to reserve your spot, as space is limited. Participants should bring a light jacket, a hat and drinking water. To fully experience the swamp habitat, wear shoes or boots that can get wet.

Contact info
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. ‘til Fireworks.
Admission: $18.00 Adults in Advance
$20.00 Day of Event
$17.00 Garden Members
Children 12 and Under are Free

Live Concert Music
All American Cook-out Food and Beverages available for Separate Purchase
Prizes for Best Patriotic Attire
Lawn Games for the Entire Family
Please Bring Blankets or Chairs
No coolers, food or beverages may be brought into the Gardens.
Tickets can be purchased at the Selby Gardens Welcome Center,
Online at http://www.selby.org/ or by phone at (941) 366.5731

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.

CONA meeting July 10, 7 PM Waldemere Firehouse.

Sarasota County candidates for Florida House (District 69 & 70) debate issues and answer your questions.

Summer Brews & Music Festival

Benefiting WLSR 96.5 Grassroots Community Radio

Location: Whole Foods Market, Downtown Sarasota

Thursday, July 13, 7-9pm

Come celebrate the flavor and diversity of American beer. There will be over 30 beers to sample from around the nation and music from right here in Sarasota! Los Rumberos, a latin dance band, will be performing inside of the store and Road Block will be playing reggae on the main stage in front of the store.

The cost is $10 per person which includes a beer stein. Half of the ticket price will be donated to WLSR 96.5 Grassroots Community Radio. Tickets available for purchase on the night of the event at Whole Foods, 1451 1st Street, Sarasota.

July 14: Friday Fest on the Bay. 5-9 pm

This free music series draws together the best of the Gulfcoast—its people, products, lifestyles, entertainers and uncompromising sunsets. Enjoy great music by Les Sabler and Citi Heat, as well as food, fun and the beautiful Sarasota Bayfront. Van Wezel Performing Art Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Tr., 941-953-3368.

A Beer-a-licious Extravaganza

If you love beer, like beer or have tasted beer in your life and would like to do so again in a nurturing environment, this is one brew-tastic way to spend a Saturday. JD Ford Fine Wines and the Tasting Room are teaming up to show their appreciation for all things beer from 4-8pm, Saturday, July 15 at the Tasting Room. Enjoy samples of more than 40 hand-crafted beers from around the world as you enjoy food prepared by Fred’s master grillers. There will also be live entertainment and prizes with a raffle benefiting a local charity. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event. For reservations, call 941-362-9463.