Good News Friday: Biz(941) Supports - March 7, 2014
Amy Robinson, a presenter at "Women in a Changing World," March 24.
Women in a Changing World
March 24
Join us at the Asolo Repertory Theatre for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County’s Women’s Leadership Council event, “Women in a Changing World.” Exploring the role of women in the 21st Century, the event features a panel discussion between six dynamic women—moderated by Nancy Markle, former CIO of Arthur Anderson—sharing modern viewpoints on global philosophies, embracing technology, education and finance. General admission tickets are available for the main event as well as an Afterglow dinner immediately following. For complete details about the panelists and speakers visit boysandgirlsclubs.com or call Chelsea at (941) 366-3911, ext. 135.
Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series
January 13-March 20
President George W. Bush headlines a distinguished panel of speakers at this season’s Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series. Offering diverse perspectives on the post 9/11 era, the series will feature a former defense secretary, photographer, war correspondent, African-American veteran and President Bush’s daughter, Jenna Hager. Proceeds support the Verman Kimbrough Memorial Library at the Ringling College of Art and Design and student scholarships. To become an RCLA member and subscribe to future events, call (941) 925-1343. Learn more at rclassociation.org.
Polo Under the Palms
March 8
Don’t miss the fourth annual Polo Under the Palms event at the Sarasota Polo Club featuring inspired cuisine, live entertainment and polo match. Proceeds benefit Center for Building Hope and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. For more information, visit polounderthepalms.org.
Planned Parenthood 48th Annual Celebration Dinner
March 13
Join us at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to honor CEO Barbara Zdravecky's 20 years of leadership with Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. For tickets, call (941) 365-3913 ext. 1124 or visit myplannedparenthood.org.
Renaissance Luncheon
March 14
Renowned sex therapist, author and entrepreneur Dr. Ruth Westheimer is this year’s guest speaker at the Women’s Resource Center’s annual Renaissance Luncheon, The Goddess In You, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. For tickets, call (941) 366-1700 or visit thewomensresourcecenter.org.
Getting It Right: How to Dramatically Increase Your Chances of Developing a Successful Product
March 18
Budding entrepreneurs take note: New College of Florida welcomes renowned inventor and Northwestern University engineering professor Walter Herbst for an informative and lively discussion about product development, Tuesday, March 18 on campus at the Harry Sudakoff Conference Center from 8:30-10 a.m. Tickets are $35 and include continental breakfast. To purchase tickets visit donate.ncf.edu/events or call 941-487-4888.
Cause 4 Fashion
March 20
Join us at Michael’s On East for Neuro Challenge Foundation’s annual fund-raising event Cause 4 Fashion, Giving Hope is Always in Style. Proceeds benefit Neuro Challenge’s programs for Parkinson’s patients. For tickets, call (941) 926-6413 or visit neurochallenge.org.
An Evening at the Avant-Garde: The Swinging Sixties
March 22
Ringling College of Art and Design urges the hip and the square to hang loose and be cool at their Swinging Sixties themed annual fund raiser. For tickets to this groovy gala, call (941) 359-7589.
Firefly Gala
March 29
We are head over heels that the Go-Go’s are coming to Sarasota to perform at the Firefly Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. This annual private dinner and concert benefits Sarasota’s Forty Carrots Family Center. For more information, visit fireflygala.org.
Best of Sarasota Party and 35th Anniversary Celebration
April 22
Tickets are on sale now for the best party of the season—Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota Party—Tuesday, April 22 at Selby Gardens. This year's event is a special celebration of Sarasota Magazine's 35th Anniversary. Taste the best local food and drinks, mingle and be surprised and entertained by the winners and finalists of our annual readers' poll. A portion of the event proceeds benefits Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. For tickets visit SarasotaMagazine35.EventBrite.com. For sponsorship opportunities call (941) 487-1109.