SEPTEMBER 2006

Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care • Chapeaus et Champagne University Club, $75. (941) 923-5822

9 Humane Society of Sarasota County • Second Annual Ron Gordon Charity Golf Tournament Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, $65 per player, $260 per team. (941) 955-4131

9 Lighthouse of Manasota • Dr. James Morrish Sr. Memorial Golf Challenge IMG Academies Golf & Country Club at El Conquistador, $150 per player. (941) 359-1404

15 SOULSPEAK/SOULMOVES • Poetry of the Women of Sarasota CD and Video Premiere 535 Columbia Court. (941) 366-6468

16 Miss Latina Program • Women of the Millennium Gala Dinner Honoring Hispanic teachers, principals and an extraordinary woman. $50. (941) 966-2820

22 Manasota Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) • Ivan Canuteson Memorial Golf Tournament IMG Academies Golf & Country Club at El Conquistador. (941) 752-2976

23 Arthritis Foundation/Southwest Region • Masquerade Ball Bid on a date package with a bachelorette, or keep the package for you and your significant other. Longboat Key Club, $100 in advance; $125 at the door. (800) 741-4008 ext. 227

26 Westcoast Center for Human Development • Founder’s Fund-raising Luncheon $50. (941) 365-7543

30 American Heart Association • American Heart Walk Siesta Key Beach. (941) 927-4997

MORE SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota • Christmas Wreath Sales Fresh, live Wisconsin wreaths, August–September. $25–$35. Call (941) 928-0682 to order.

Historic Spanish Point • 25/90 Chef’s Challenge Chef Cliff Whatmore of Southgate Gourmet challenges Sarasota chefs to create two dinners paired with two 90-point wines. Diners pick the winner. $25. (941) 966-5214

OCTOBER 2006

5 NAACP Sarasota County Branch • Freedom Awards Banquet Annual recognition of citizens for their outstanding contributions. Hyatt Sarasota, $75. (941) 355-2097

5 United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee • Someone’s in the Kitchen with Tommy & Phil Michael’s On East. (941) 957-3599

6 Gulfcoast Legal Services • 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Lakewood Ranch Country Club, $100. (941) 366-1746

6–8 and 13–15 The Great Outdoors Conservancy • Oktoberfest Suncoast Bavarian folk festival. Sarasota Fairgrounds, adults $8, children 12 and under free. (941) 708-3456

7 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Florida Suncoast Affiliate • Race for the Cure Nationally sanctioned 5K race. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, $20 prior to September, $25 after Sept. 1. (877) 506-6927

9–11 Ringling School of Art and Design • 2006 Sarasota International Design Summit The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. (941) 351-5100

13 Pines of Sarasota Foundation • Arthur Goldberg Appreciation Roast Sahib Temple. (941) 955-6293

14 Southeastern Guide Dogs • Celebrate Freedom Black-Tie Gala Lakewood Ranch Country Club. (941) 729-5665

14 Senior Friendship Centers • Swinging with Friends Venice Golf Tournament Mission Valley Golf & Country Club. (941) 955-2122

14 Suncoast Center for Independent Living • Fund-raising banquet and car raffle Win a 2006 Nissan Z Roadster Enthusiast or $25,000 cash. Hyatt Sarasota, $75, $100 donation for raffle ticket. (941) 351-9545

14 Trinity Charities • AIDS Walk USF/New College of Florida campus. (941) 355-0847

19 Forty Carrots Family Center • Wine, Women & Shoes Luncheon, wine tasting and fashion show showcasing nine women in wine and nine shoe designers, plus an Evening Wine Class. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and The Tasting Room, $125 and $50. (941) 365-7716

20 Dreams are Free School at Bishop Nevins Academy • Blue Grass BBQ Bishop Nevins Academy. (941) 366-4010

20 Forty Carrots Family Center • Women & Money: The Savage Truth Financial seminar The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $49–$59. (941) 365-7716

20 Make-a-Wish Foundation of Sarasota/Tampa Bay • Shining Star Award Celebration Michael’s On East, $100. (941) 926-9474

20 Manasota Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) • A Taste of Motown 2 Bradenton City Centre. (941) 752-2976

20–21 Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association • Legends golf tournament Laurel Oak Country Club, $150 for dinner, dance and golf. (941) 366-0445

20–21 St. Stephen’s Episcopal School • Athletic Booster Bonanza Weekend To benefit the athletic programs of the school. (941) 746-2121

21 American Cancer Society—Sarasota Unit • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sarasota Polo Club. (941) 365-2858

21 Community AIDS Network • CAN Dance Ballroom championship dancing event. Chelsea Center, $225. (941) 366-0461

21 John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art • The UnGala Gala Ringling Museum, $250. (941) 359-5700 or (941) 351-1660

24 United Nations Association of the United States America (UNA-USA)—Sarasota-Manatee Chapter • U.N. Day Celebration Luncheon, movies and speeches. Michael’s On East. (941) 359-9760

26 American Jewish Committee—West Coast Florida Chapter • Civic Achievement Award Dinner Michael’s On East, $150. (941) 365-4955

26 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA)—Sarasota Chapter • 21st Annual Taste of Sarasota Area restaurants present samples of their cuisine. (941) 320-3775

27 Hispanic-American Center • Noche de Celebracion Silent auction, dinner and dancing, special Latino musical presentation. Michael’s On East, $150. (941) 955-3934

28 ALSO Out Youth • Kate Clinton Concert Flanzer JCC, $45 and $60. (941) 951-2576

28 Laurel Civic Association • Cool Caribbean Nights Silent auction, dinner, dance. Venice Community Center, $75. (941) 483-3338

28 Mote Marine Laboratory • Oceanic Evening Black-tie gala to benefit Mote’s capital campaign. Mote Aquarium Courtyard, $200. (941) 388-4441

28 Renaissance Manor • First Annual and Best-Ever Scavenger Hunt Renaissance Manor, $250 via pledges. (941) 365-8645

28 West Coast Civic Ballet • Scary Saturday Night Out Manatee Civic Center, $60 dinner and performance, $20 performance only. (941) 358-8349

30 Junior Achievement • Dooley Mack Golf Tournament (941) 350-0543

MORE OCTOBER EVENTS

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota • Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival Children’s game area. Hunsader Farms. (941) 928-0682

FACE of Sarasota • Cars and Rods Pumpkin Run Car show, live and silent auctions. Hampton Inn, Venice. (941) 955-9250

NOVEMBER 2006

1 Salvation Army Sarasota Area Command • The Holiday Feast Holiday cooking demonstration. Michael’s On East, $55 and up. (941) 954-4673

3 North Port Area Art Guild • Starry, Starry Night Dinner, dance, art gala and auction. Mullen Center, City Hall Complex, North Port, $25. (941) 423-0555

3 Sarasota Reading Festival • A Novel Affair Author Reception. Selby Public Library, $50–$1,000. (941) 906-1733

3 Asolo Theatre Company • Viva Las Asolo Gaming tables, Texas hold ’em, Las Vegas-style revues benefiting the artistic and educational programs. FSU Center for the Performing Arts. (941) 351-8000

4 Sarasota Reading Festival Annual downtown event with booksellers, book signings and author panel discussions. Five Points Park, free. (941) 906-1733 or (941) 365-5228

4 Humane Society of Sarasota County • Hot Dogs and Cool Cats “Year of The Dog”-themed gala. Hyatt Sarasota, $200. (941) 955-4131

4 North Port Area Art Guild • Annual Art Show City Hall Complex, North Port, free to public; booth fee. (941) 423-0555

4 Out-Of-Door Academy • Extravaganza Themed dinner gala. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $200. (941) 349-3223

4 Pet Therapy • Annual Concert Benefit Featuring Mindy Simmons and Quartet in a tribute to Peggy Lee. $25. (941) 358-2225

4 Senior Friendship Centers • Fall Festival A day of health and wellness. Senior Friendship Center, Sarasota, free. (941) 955-2122

4 South Eastern Guide Dogs • Fourth Annual Sarasota 2006 St. Armands Circle International Invitational Auto Show (941) 364-9911

4 South Florida Museum • Snooty Gala Black-tie dinner to support Snooty the manatee and the museum’s educational programs. South Florida Museum, $150. (941) 746-4131

5 University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee • Brunch on the Bay Celebrates leadership and raises dollars for local students. Powel Crosley Mansion, $100. (941) 359-4340

6 Pines of Sarasota Foundation • Creative Cooks Classic Sarasota Yacht Club. (941) 955-6293

9 Ear Research Foundation • Hear and Now Fundraiser Dinner, live music and silent auction. Longboat Key Club Harbourside Room, $150. (941) 365-0367

9 New College Foundation • New England Clambake Now in its 28th year. New College Bayfront, $95. (941) 359-4419

10 Lakewood Ranch Business Club • Viva Las Vegas! Casino night fund raiser benefiting Meals on Wheels and SPARCC. Sarasota Cay Club, $15 in advance; $20 at the door. (941) 351-1333

11 All Children’s Hospital Guild—Sarasota Branch • For the Love of All Children University Club, $75. (941) 739-9229

11 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast • Venice Comedy and Lively Arts Auction $50. (941) 331-4376

11 Florida West Coast Symphony • Symphony Season’s Opening Night Dinner Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $175. (941) 953-4252