“At age 12 I started attending opera performances. I started going to the opera because of a teacher who encouraged some of his students to do so. We figured it would be easier to go, than listen to him tell us to go. That’s how I was introduced to opera.”
Friday, February 3, 2012
Take Stock in Children Manatee, a mentorship program that facilitates academic success for children living in poverty, yields blazing results. The organization reports that participating students achieve 96% success rates in graduating high school and matriculating in college degree programs
Friday, February 3, 2012
On March 15, 2012 Suncoast Motorsports and REAL Magazine Presents REAL Heels And Wheels, benefiting Habitat for Humanity Sarasota. Come enjoy Neiman Marcus' fashion coupled with unique autos for the areas first automotive fashion show.
Friday, February 3, 2012
The 14th Annual Sarasota Film Festival takes place April 13 - 22, 2012. This year's theme is "See Things Differently" with artwork by renowned digital artist Vince Fraser. Tickets go on sale March 23rd.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Tony McEachern was only 33 years old when he embarked upon a journey of a lifetime: the journey for his life. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, his outlook, according to doctors was bleak. But today he stands as a survivor. Read his touching story resulting in Team Tony to help others.
Friday, January 6, 2012
On March 15, 2012 Suncoast Motorsports Presents REAL Heels And Wheels, benefiting Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Sarasota’s bay front once again takes center stage in the art world as Sarasota Season of Sculpture celebrates its sixth season with a remarkable exhibition called “Under Azure Skies.”
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday December 2, 2011, Whole Foods celebrates their 7th anniversary in Sarasota. Sample delicious Top 10 Wines and enjoy a storewide tasting featuring live music and local art created by Whole Food’s Team Members all benefiting Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.
Friday, November 18, 2011
On December 12th REAL Magazine and our gracious host The Ritz-Carlton Members Club will hold our 3rd annual charity golf outing benefiting the United Way’s Realtors for Kids/Success by 6 program. The fund assists children of families experiencing an unexpected crisis. Help Save A Child! Get Involved!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
If it seems implausible that a second-generation breast cancer survivor would laugh while she chronicles her journey with the disease, then consider the source of that story. Pete Roberton may have been afflicted with breast cancer, but today she stands as a survivor. Read her touching story.
Venice Golf and Country Club Earns GEO Certified™ Ecolabel.
The Venice Golf and Country Club was recognized by the international Golf Environment Organization (GEO) as “an outstanding example of environmentally sensitive golf” and a leader in sustainable environmental practices
Dear Valentine, Will You Be Mine?
Let Lotus help you pick out a sweet gift this Valentines Day.
Sarasota Film Festival Releases Event Schedule.
Attendees at last night's Sarasota Film Festival town hall meeting at Selby Library were treated to a preview of the upcoming gala event schedule. Mark your calendars for:
Lakewood Ranch Ranked As Ninth Best Selling Master Planned Community.
Lakewood Ranch announced that California-based John Burns Consulting ranked Lakewood Ranch in the top 10 selling master-planned communities in the United States, with 391 new home sales in 2011.
Home Resource Presents Bitch: Shakespeare’s Problem With Women.
Home Resource announces a presentation of Bitch: Shakespeare’s Problem With Women.
Ladies Sing The Blues To Fight Child Abuse.
Fundraising continues for Manatee Children's Services as Sarasota's top female singers raise their voices to help break the cycle of child abuese and neglect.
5th Annual Chillounge Night Returns To Sarasota.
South Palm Avenue will once again transform into a magnificent outdoor lounge area with 5 trucks of beautiful one of a kind furniture. Come and experience the ultimate outdoor lounge party; Chilllounge Night.
Visit Terra Ceia Bay During REAL Magazine's Open House Event.
Come join REAL Magazine and experience all that Terra Ceia Bay has to offer. Enjoy a pristine view of the Skyway Bridge, Hor D'oeuvres, Refreshments, Vodka Bar and a chance to win Prizes.
Selby Gardens Hosts A Plant Collectors Paradise.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens presents the 37th Annual Plant and Garden Festival, February 25 and 26, 10am-5pm.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota To Benefit From Lowe's Gift Card Matching.
On February 9, 2012, Lowe’s will match gift card purchases to help fund Habitat for Humanity Sarasota's next house build.
Murray Homes Making Movies And Building Homes.
The Murray Home team and a host of clients recently filmed a new Murray Homes promotional video.
Is Your Business Model Dying?
COBROOKE IDEAS I ARCHITECTURE I DESIGN, a Sarasota-based architecture/design firm, is offering a complimentary creative thinking seminar on February 21st
Cat Depot Receives Two Grants.
Cat Depot announced it was the recipient of two local grant awards; The Mary E. Parker Foundation award and The Edward E. and Lillian H. Bishop Foundation award.
Jo Ann Koontz Forms Koontz & Associates.
Jo Ann Koontz an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant formed Koontz & Associates, PL. Koontz & Associates is a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law.
Suncoast Motorsports Presents Cars And Coffee.
Come join Suncoast Motorsports as they present the First Saturday of the Month, February 4th, Sarasota Cars and Coffee.
REAL Magazine Opens The Door At Terra Ceia Bay.
Come join REAL Magazine and experience all that Terra Ceia Bay has to offer. Enjoy a pristine view of the Skyway Bridge, Hor D'oeuvres, Refreshments, Vodka Bar and a chance to win Prizes.
Festivals Of Speed Is TAKING OVER Downtown St. Petersburg Waterfront!!!
Due to a huge showing of vehicles and attendees in 2011, Festivals of Speed has again expanded the St. Petersburg event
South Florida Museum Presents On The Waterfront.
The South Florida Museum presents On the Waterfront as part of the Film Fridays And The Winner Is series, 6pm on February 3, 2012.
Lois Schulman Now Sarasota Opera Program Advertising Consultant.
Sarasota Opera announced Lois Schulman is the new Program Advertising Consultant at Sarasota Opera and will work with Sarasota Opera to secure advertisers for the 2012 – 2013 Fall and Winter Season Program Books.
Abilities Possibilities Expo Set For February 14th.
The Stroke Association of Florida will host an Abilities Possibilities Expo on Tuesday, February 14th
Andrew Bers Completes Training In Luxury Home Market.
Andrew Bers of recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Sarasota Film Festival Hosts Town Hall Meeting.
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) opens its door for a Town Hall meeting February 8th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Marie Selby Library. The event will feature a brief presentation about upcoming
programs and changes to the 2012 SFF
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Hanger Event At Dolphin Aviation.
Join Easter Seals Southwest Florida as they present toy designs for children with disabilities by designers from around the world.
South Florida Museum Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration.
Join the South Florida Museum this evening in celebrating the year of the Dragon at the third annual Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration.
Tracy Seider Wins WCR Humanitarian Award.
RE/MAX Alliance Group’s Broker-Associate, Tracy Seider, won the Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2011 from the Sarasota Women's Council of Realtors (WCR).
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