Bliss by the Pool

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and co-chairs Senator Nancy Detert and Sheriff Tom Knight invite you to save the date for Bliss by the Pool, 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 20. Sponsorship opportunities are available; contact Kareen Ver Helst at (941) 927-8900 x 3328 or kverhelst@coastalbh.org. For more information visit facebook.com/coastalbehavioralhealthcareinc.

Deck the Paws Christmas Open House

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts "Deck the Paws," Christmas Open House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 17 at 2331 15th St. in Sarasota. Dress your dogs in their holiday best for this festive family event for animal lovers, which will feature pet portraits with Santa Paws, canine massages, dog obedience demonstrations, Christmas carols, goodie bags, refreshments, raffles, a bakes sale and a Chinese auction. All proceeds benefit HSSC; visit hssc.org for more information.