COMPETITION: Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Master Competition, Through November 21, 9am

COMPETITION: Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Master Competition, Through November 21, 9am

Crystal Sand will host the first Annual Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Master Competition on Siesta Key Beach. The Master Sand Sculpting Competition will be a four day event from November 18 through November 21, highlighting more than 20 of the best “Master” sand sculptors from all across the country creating wonderful works of art from piles of sand to benefit Mote Marine’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research.
Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Road, 941-349-3800.

November 19, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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Man arrested for 60 burglaries of Snowbirds Homes in Tampa Bay

I have just seen on the news that a man has been arrested for stealing from the homes of snowbirds while they are away.  Alarm systems help but only if they are monitored.

We offer regular checks of your home with detailed reports following each visit.  We act as your emergency responder should an alarm go off to meet with the sheriff to check out the property.

We can identify issues early so they do not end up costing you a fortune as the develop while no-one is keeping an eye on your home.  Even in condos things can go wrong, air conditional systems can develop a fault and stop working causing huge mold issues,  fridges can stop working, and the result can be water leakage from the ice maker and weeks of decaying food.  Leaks can develop and can cause flooding and mold.   For your peace of mind and a very reasonable cost  you can give yourself the peace of mind you deserve when you are away.  Call to set up an appointment now rather than leave it to the last minute.

November 18, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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EXHIBIT: Wine, Dine and Pine, Nov. 30, 5:30pm

Wine, Dine and Pine is a unique and stylish event featuring one-of-a-kind trees, wreathes and centerpieces creatively decorated by local artists, celebrities and Gardens supporters. This event will feature a silent auction, which wiill close at 7pm, select wine, gourmet cheeses and speciality appetizers by Whole Foods Market. There will also be music by Scott Blum Trio. Tickets are $25 per person. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941-366-5731.

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DANCE: Modern Greats, Dec. 3, 8pm

One of America’s great choreographers, Twyla Tharp has choreographed more than 135 dances, five Hollywood movies, four Broadway shows and received a Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor and numerous other awards. Miss Tharp has created dances for The Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet and others. The Sarasota Ballet is proud to present the Sarasota premiere of Miss Tharp’s In the Upper Room, and honored in her trust of our Company. Sarasota Ballet of Florida, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941-359-0099.

November 8, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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MUSIC: Diana Ross: More Today Than Yesterday, Nov. 17, 8pm

Award-winning, legendary singer and actress Diana Ross makes a triumphant return to the Van Wezel by popular demand. From Motown’s most popular recording star, to headlining the world’s leading concert stages as a solo superstar, to her historic film roles, Miss Ross is the epitome of glamour and style. Her most electrifying role, live in concert, is an event you won’t want to miss. From “Stop! In The Name of Love” to her most recent album, “I Love You,” the countless hits of Diana Ross have become the soundtrack of our lives. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941- 953-3368

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ART: artsHOP, Nov. 12 Through Nov. 14

ArtsHOP, Anna Maria Island’s 4th annual cultural weekend, features a free, 11-venue gallery walk accompanied by live music, refreshments and raffle prizes. Additional weekend activities include a series of one-act plays, book launch and author signing, call-to-area-artists turtle-themed silent auction, Rodgers and Hammerstein concert, Jailhouse Rock Sock Hop, two-day arts and crafts festival and sunset drum circle finale. Participating galleries in Friday’s art walk feature three locations in the City of Anna Maria including The Studio at Gulf & Pine, Ginny & Jane E’s at the Old IGA and Three Island Monkeys; seven locations in Holmes Beach including Anna Maria Island Artists Guild Gallery, Anna Maria Island Art League, Island Gallery West, Island Tattoo, Tide and Moon, Emerson’s and Beach Style Recycled; and Back Alley in Bradenton Beach. Various locations throughout Anna Maria Island, 941-779-9108.

November 3, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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FESTIVAL: 2010 SRQ Downtown for the Holidays

SRQ Media Group brings the holidays alive with great events, shopping and dining promotions and holiday tours. We invite you to bring your friends, family and four-legged friends to Downtown Sarasota this season to enjoy the 2nd Annual SRQ Santa Paws event at the newly renovated Five Points Park, to tour the holiday creations of the 3rd Annual Downtown Holiday Window Displays and to enter to win a dazzling prize package with the Shop and Dine Downtown Contest and to watch the decorated holiday boats go by on Sarasota Bay at the 24th Annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. Information on all of the holiday fun and festivities is available at SRQMAG.COM. SRQ Media Group, 331 South Pineapple Avenue, WWW.SRQMAG.COM

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DANCE: The Ballet of Anne Frank and Magrittomani, 8pm, today

A teenager’s diary survived to share the story of personal growth and triumph during the darkest hours of Nazi Germany. The story of Anne Frank, now familiar to generations, holds incomparable emotional impact when told purely through the language of dance. Sarasota Ballet’s former ballet master and choreographer James Buckley received critical and popular acclaim when his ballet Anne Frank premiered at the Sarasota Ballet in 2003, and it is still an unforgettable experience. Magrittomania is an exciting work by Yuri Possokhov, choreographer in residence and former principal with the San Francisco Ballet and the Royal Danish and Bolshoi Ballets. Possokhov’s Magrittomania, a work inspired by the paintings of Rene Magritte, was commissioned for San Francisco Ballet’s Discovery Program in 2000, and in April 2001, Possokhov received an Isadora Duncan Dance Award for outstanding choreography for the work. Sarasota Ballet of Florida, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941-359-0099.

October 29, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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FILM: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1, Nov. 19

We have all been waiting for this………not long to go now

Alone and without the guidance and protection of their professors, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) set out on a mission to destroy the Horcruxes, the source of Voldemort’s immortality. Though they must rely on one another more than ever before, dark forces threaten to tear them apart. Voldemort’s Death Eaters have seized control of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, and are searching for Harry even as he and his friends prepare for the ultimate showdown. Regal Hollywood 20 Theater, 1993 Main St., Sarasota, 941-365-2000FILM: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1, Nov. 19

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LECTURE: Backstage at the Ballet, Nov. 18, 7pm

What a treat……..Enjoy

Join director Iain Webb and special guests for a series of intimate conversations about the workings of the Sarasota Ballet and its productions. Share Iain’s passion for the art form and his vision while enhancing your own understanding and enjoyment of the ballet. This week, Sarasota Ballet Founder Jean Weidner and Director Iain Webb talk about the Ballet’s first twenty years as well as the next twenty. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, 941-359-5700

October 27, 2010 · admin · View Comments
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