Vernona New Year's Day Jazz Brunch
1/1/2008 to
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
(941) 309-2008
http://www.ritzcarlton.com
The award-winning brunch features a make-your-own-Bloody-Mary bar and smooth jazz entertainment. $85 per adult, $39 per child.
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American Jewish Committee Lecture: Benjamin Cohen
2/21/2008 to
Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
(941) 365-4955
Benjamin Cohen, a graduate of the University of Manchester and the London School of Economics, has worked as a TV and radio journalist for the BBC and was a media specialist with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the former Yugoslavia. Mr. Cohen will discuss "The Intellectual Assault Against Israel" in academia, labor unions and the media. $18 per person.
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David Harris Lecture
1/14/2008 to
Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Sarasota
(941) 365-4955
The national executive director of the American Jewish Committee will give a talk at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel. The event is free, but reservations are strongly recommended.
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Designing Women Boutique Winter Salon Series
12/3/2007 to 5/29/2008
1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 366-5293
http://www.designingwomenboutique.org
You're invited to mini-lectures, luncheons and style shows on the final Thursday of each month, featuring New York designer and artist Michael Vollbracht (Dec. 3), Maestro Leif Bjaland (Dec. 7), J. David Holcomb, M.D. (Jan. 31); author Leslie Glass (Feb. 28), Sarasota Ballet of Florida artistic director Iain Webb (March 27), Diamond Vault's Michael Chokr (April 24) and author Karen Koenig (May 29). $12 per person per event. RSVP required.
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Women with Moxie Holiday Gathering
1/16/2008 to
Rustic Grill, Sarasota
http://www.womenwithmoxie.com
Women with Moxie, a networking group for local businesswomen, will gather at Rustic Grill on Jan. 16 for a networking meeting. Rustic Grill will offer drink specials and provide light snacks; participants will be entered into drawings for items donated by members.
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The Virtual Body Scanner
1/19/2008 to
Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Road, Sarasota
(800) 538-4973
http://www.drrobert.com
Dr. Robert Friedman will host a seminar at Rising Tide International featuring the Virtual Body Scanner, a device that picks up the body's signals through its galvanic skin responses. Friedman, a holistic pain specialist for 24 years, will offer free body scans for the first six people to register at the vent. $10 per person.
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Bacardi Chillounge Night
2/2/2008 to
Palm Avenue, Sarasota
http://www.chilloungenight.com
Hosted by The Sarasota Conservation Foundation, Palm Avenue will be transformed into an outdoor lounge for the benefit of preserving Sarasota beaches.
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Longboat Garden Club Home Tour
3/1/2008 to
Longboat Key
(941) 383-1406
The Longboat Garden Club will present its 32nd annual Home Tour on Saturday, March 1. $20 per person.
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Rafe New York Trunk Show at Addison Craig
2/8/2008 to
Addison Craig, 28 S. Boulevard of Presidents, St. Armands
(941) 388-3400
Meet Rafe Totengco, the designer behind the Rafe New York brand, at Addison Craig on St. Armands Circle.
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Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Gala
4/4/2008 to
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $150.
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Sarasota Film Festival Kids Fest
4/5/2008 to
Payne Park, Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Free
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Sarasota Film Festival The Reel Experience at The Lake Club
4/5/2008 to
The Lake Club Grand Clubhouse, Lakewood Ranch
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $85
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Sarasota Film Festival Luncheon Under the Banyans
4/9/2008 to
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets, $100
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Sarasota Film Festival World Cinema Celebration
3/9/2008 to
Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $65
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Sarasota Film Festival Cabana Culture
4/10/2008 to
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $75
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Sarasota Film Festival Center Stage Live
4/10/2008 to
Esca, downtown Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $55 in advance; $60 at the door
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Sarasota Film Festival Night of 1,000 Stars
4/11/2008 to
Michael's On East, Sarasota
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets $150
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Sarasota Film Festival 10th Anniversary Ball (co-presented by Sarasota Magazine)
4/12/2008 to
The Longboat Key Club, Longboat Key
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets, $300
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Sarasota Film Festival Late Night Wrap Party
4/12/2008 to
The Longboat Key Club, Longboat Key
(941) 366-6200
http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
Tickets, $75
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Honor Sanctuary Mutts on Main
4/15/2008 to
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
(941) 302-0933
Join the fun on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch with dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption! Bring your family and your pets -- they'll be able to get micro-chipped, sample gourmet treats and receive a mini-massage.
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Honor Sanctuary's Mutts on Main at Lakewood Ranch
5/15/2008 to
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
(941) 302-0933
Join the fun on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch with dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption! Bring your family and your pets -- they'll be able to get micro-chipped, sample gourmet treats and receive a mini-massage.
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Earth Day Celebration at New Gate School
4/19/2008 to
New Gate School, 11011 Clark Road, Sarasota
http://www.newgate.edu
New Gate School will feature live music, green vendors, games, prizes, food and fun -- all in an effort to help "green" the planet.
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Third Annual "Savor Sarasota"
5/27/2008 to 6/8/2008
Sarasota, FL
http://www.savorsarasota.com
The third annual "Savor Sarasota" event has been expanded to 13 days and will be held May 27-June 8, offering $15 lunches and $25 dinners at many of the area's top restaurants.
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Eat, Drink & Think at Canvas Cafe
5/15/2008 to 8/17/2008
Canvas Cafe, downtown Sarasota
(941) 366-2233
http://www.canvascafesrq.com
Come experience intimate interviews with creative leaders, a three-course meal from chef Steven Phelps, a bottle of wine and stimulating conversation. May 15: Leif Bjaland; June 19: TBA; July 19: Piero Rivolta; August 17: Bill Buchman. Attendance is limited to 20 people.
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