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Maternal Health Care in the 21st Century: Day: Sunday, November 01, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; Maternal Health Care in the 21st Century: Sarasota and Beyond, November 1, 3:00pm This program is a panel discussion that will introduce our community to the current condition of maternal health care in Sarasota, and to pinpoint paths of action to improve this condition. The event is free for our community, sponsored by the Sarasota Manatee Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Florida Friends of Midwives (FFOM) and the Sarasota Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW). For information, 941-915-8115. Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, 941-915-8115.; Send to a friend | Print it

Annual LeBarge Historical Tour: Day: Sunday, November 01, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; Historical Society of Sarasota County’s Annual LeBarge Historical Tour, Bayfront Park, November 1, 11am—1pm This cruise tour has been a favorite outing for residents as well as tourists who want to learn more about the interesting adventures of Sarasota’s early settlers and characters who helped make her the city she is today. The cruise features narration by Director of Sarasota County Parks & Recreation, John McCarthy, a Sarasota native and expert on Sarasota history and lore. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and a cash bar at noon. Tickets are $35 for the general public. A VIP pass is also available for $45 and provides early boarding privileges and a complimentary beverage from the bar (limited to beer, wine, soda). Reservations are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Contact BrendaLeeHickman@comacast.net or call. Bayfront Park, One Marina Plaza, Sarasota, 941-921-9392.; Send to a friend | Print it

Sustainable Communities Workshop: Day: Tuesday, November 03, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; Sustainable Communities Workshop, Nov 3, 8:30am-4:30pm Sarasota County will hold is fourth annual Sustainable Communities Workshop at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center. This year's theme for the popular, interactive workshop is the energy-water connection. Leaders from industry, government and university programs will share local, regional and national directions on research, policies, technology and resource management strategies. Cost: $30, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Preregistration requires. Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, 4780 Cattleman Road, Sarasota, 941-861-5000.; Send to a friend | Print it

Falling Behind: U.S. Competitiveness in a High-Tech World,: Day: Tuesday, November 03, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; “Falling Behind: U.S. Competitiveness in a High-Tech World,” New College of Florida, November 3, 7pm Dr. Robert Atkinson’s talk will focus on the United States losing its international economic competitiveness as it falls behind in advanced technologies and the forthcoming green tech revolution. Atkinson is the author of The Past and Future of America's Economy: Long Waves of Innovation that Drive Cycles of Growth and the State New Economy Index series. He is chair of the Congressionally-created National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission and was appointed by President Clinton to the Commission on Workers, Communities, and Economic Change in the New Economy. Before starting ITIF, Atkinson was Vice President of the Progressive Policy Institute and Director of PPI’s Technology & New Economy Project. New College of Florida’s Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, 941- 487-4153.; Send to a friend | Print it

The Hillsborough Women's Republican Club Meeting: Day: Tuesday, November 03, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 9:00pm 238 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-3756 (map) The Hillsborough Women's Republican Club meets on the first Monday of each month at Chez Bryce Restaurant (DAVIS ISLAND), their telephone number is (813) 258-8100. Dr. Sophia Pohlmeyer is the club's President and primary contact. You may email her at hillsboroughwomen@hcrp.org you can also find additional details on the club's website at www.hwrcf.info.; Send to a friend | Print it

Brandon Republican Club Meeting: Day: Tuesday, November 03, 2009; Location: Valrico, FLORIDA; Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 100 South Mulrennan Road, Valrico, FL 33594 (map) 6:30 PM Mixer - 7:00 PM Meeting Begins Club President, Paul Seifert Contact: brandon@hcrp.org; Send to a friend | Print it

The Southshore Republican Club Meeting: Day: Thursday, November 05, 2009; Location: Apollo Beach, FLORIDA; Thu, November 5, 6pm – 8pm 1312 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (map) The Southshore Republican Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Alpha Pizza House. Mr. John Evon, III is the club's President and can be reached at president@southshorerepublicanclub.org. For more information visit them at http://www.southshorerepublicanclub.org or visit them on Facebook. Please email Debbie Wilson at membership@southshorerepublicanclub.org for information on joining the club.; Send to a friend | Print it

AOPA Summit Women’s Wing: Day: Thursday, November 05, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Join the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Women in Aviation International for a variety of entertainment, including a book signing with Susan Butler, author of “The Life of Amelia Earhart”. Hear empowering stories of women in the industry and meet and mingle with women aviators. Date: Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Rooms 11 & 12; 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa Admission: Free
Contact: Jaclyne Hopkins
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
Email: jaclyne@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

Annual Ringling College Faculty Exhibition: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009 through Wednesday, December 09, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; Annual Ringling College Faculty Exhibition, Selby Galleries & Willis Smith Galleries, November 6—December 9 Multi-campus galleries showcasing the multi-talented faculty, staff and Continuing Studies and Art Center instructors associated with Ringling College of Art and Design. In addition, the “Sarasota Sister Cities Photography Competition” will also be shown through Nov. 19. The opening reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 5—7pm. Visit either the Selby Galleries I & II, Basch Gallery for the Annual Ringling College Faculty Exhibition, or the Willis Smith Galleries I & II for the Annual Ringling College Staff and Instructors from Continuing Studies & Special Programs at the Longboat Key Art Center and Englewood Art Center. Selby Gallery at Ringling College of Art of Design, 2700 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941-359-7563.; Send to a friend | Print it

7th annual Harvest for Life: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009; Location: Sarasota, FLORIDA; Save the date Friday, November 6th, 2009 for the 7th Annual Harvest for Life Dinner and Auction, hosted by Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center. TOGETHER... making a difference one life at a time. Date: Friday, November 6th, 2009 Time: 6 pm - Hors D'Oeuvres and Silent Auction 7 pm - Dinner and Program Price: $50 per person Place: The Chelsea Center RSVP online at www.sarasotapregnancy.org; Send to a friend | Print it

John Oates "Freedom to Fly" Concert: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Time: Doors at 7:00 p.m., opening act at 8:00 p.m., John Oates at 8:30 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Ballroom; 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, Fla. Admission: $25 seven-day advance purchase online at www.freedomtoflyconcert.org or $30 at the door Description: Don't miss John Oates (from the legendary duo Hall & Oates) at a special "Freedom to Fly" concert, hosted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Special guest Blaine Larsen, one of country music's hottest young stars, will be the opening act.
Contact: Nicole Lasorda
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Email: nicole@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

AOPA Summit Airportfest: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Date: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2009 Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Peter O. Knight Airport; 825 Severn Avenue, Tampa Admission: Free Description: Attendees can see hot air balloons take flight and radio-controlled aircraft demonstrations. On display will be the actual replica of Amelia Earhart’s plane that was featured in the movie Amelia. There will also be flight-simulators to try out as well as introductory flying lessons available for $70, in honor of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 70th anniversary.
Contact: Jaclyne Hopkins
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Email: jaclyne@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

AOPA Summit Learning to Fly Forum: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Date: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 Time: Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Ballroom A; 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa Admission: Free Description: Come learn how to get started in the pilot’s seat and hear from a certified flight instructor who knows what it takes to get up in the air. Gain valuable resources from Let's Go Flying, the learn-to-fly program sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Contact: Jaclyne Hopkins
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Email: jaclyne@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

AOPA Summit Why Everyone Should Learn to Fly Forum: Day: Friday, November 06, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 18; 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa Admission: Free Description: Join an inspiring aviation enthusiast to hear about the excitement and life-long benefits of learning to fly. Gain practical advice from this contributing writer of AOPA Flight Training, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's magazine.
Contact: Jaclyne Hopkins
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Email: jaclyne@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

Old Miakka UMC ROUND UP: Day: Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Old Miakka, FLORIDA; IT’S ROUND UP TIME AGAIN IN OLD MIAKKA! COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FALL FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FROM 8:30 TO 3PM ON THE GROUNDS OF THE OLD MIAKKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN OLD MIAKKA! THERE’LL BE WHIP CRACKING, AND ROPING CONTESTS AT 12:45, PLUS BREAKFAST A 4H BBQ AT NOON A PIE EATING CONTEST AND----- RACES, GAMES AND CRAFTS FOR THE KIDS, A RUMMAGE SALE, DISPLAYS AND MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!! FOR VENDOR BOOTH AND OTHER INFORMATION, CALL CATHY AT 941/322-9471 OR CHARLOTTE AT 941/322-1032.; Send to a friend | Print it

5th Annual Roser Park Festival: Day: Saturday, November 07, 2009 through Sunday, November 08, 2009; Location: St. Petersburg, FLORIDA; 5th Annual Roser Park Festival Roser Park Dr, St. Petersburg Fine Art & Fine Craft Event November 7-8,2009 times: Saturday - 10am - 5pm Sunday - 10am - 4pm Tours of the Gardens, Fine Art, Fine Craft, live jazz music, food raffle for Scooter, $1.00 admission - Portion of the proceeds go to Brookwood Home for Girls, Children under 18 free with parents, FREE PARKING and shuttle to Bay Front Parking Ramp For more information, call 352-344-0657 or www.tnteventsinc.com; Send to a friend | Print it

Business Benefits of General Aviation Forum: Day: Saturday, November 07, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 21; 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa Admission: $50 (gains access to exhibit hall and other aviation forums) Description: Find out how the flexibility and efficiency of general aviation can help your company succeed in this introductory, sales-pitch-free presentation by an expert panel. Join fellow executives and learn the ways GA can serve your business, supported by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Contact: Jaclyne Hopkins
Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Email: jaclyne@bartgil.com
Phone: 2155928601; Send to a friend | Print it

Strayer University Career Power Day: Day: Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Strayer University and CareerBuilder.com will host a free, 90-minute career power workshop on November 7 at the University’s Tampa Westshore Campus to help people learn how to better market themselves electronically, virtually and in-person to potential employers. For more information or to register for this free workshop visit www.strayer.edu/CareerPower.
Contact: Heather Sabharwal
Sponsor: Strayer University/Career Builder
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Strayer University Career Power Day: Day: Saturday, November 07, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Strayer University and CareerBuilder.com will host a free, 90-minute career power workshop on November 7 at the University’s Tampa Westshore Campus to help people learn how to better market themselves electronically, virtually and in-person to potential employers. For more information or to register for this free workshop visit www.strayer.edu/CareerPower.
Contact: Heather Sabharwal
Sponsor: Strayer University/Career Builder
Email: CareerPowerDay@strayer.edu; Send to a friend | Print it

The Tampa Republican Club Meeting: Day: Monday, November 09, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Mon, November 9, 6:00pm – 7:30pm 4744 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614 (map) The Tampa Republican Club meets on the second Monday of each month at Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse Restaurant. Mrs. Liz Wessel is the club's President and primary contact. You may email her at tampa@hcrp.org. You may also RSVP to Sylvia Meyer at sam1945@verizon.net or call her at 813 837-9386.; Send to a friend | Print it

The New Tampa Republican Club Meeting: Day: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; Tue, November 10, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Mulligan's Irish Pub at Pebble Creek, 10550 Regents Park Drive, Tampa, FL (map) The New Tampa Republican Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Mulligan's Irish Pub at Pebble Creek. Mr. Matt Fleming is the club's President and primary contact. You may email him at mattfleming@bellsouth.net.; Send to a friend | Print it

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Day: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 through Sunday, December 06, 2009; Location: Venice, FLORIDA; DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Venice Theatre, November 10—December 6 Based on the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starring Steve Martin and nominated for 11 Tony Awards, this hit musical about two con men on the French Riviera "miraculously balances high comedy with lowbrow humor." The first is the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other, a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Ave., Venice, 941-488-1115.; Send to a friend | Print it

Veterans' Day Ceremony: Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2009; Location: Oldsmar, FLORIDA; Join us at Oldsmar's Veterans' Memorial Park to honor those brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces
Contact: Leisure Services
Sponsor: City of Oldsmar
Email: abohler@ci.oldsmar.fl.us
Phone: 8137491260; Send to a friend | Print it

Veterans Day Observance: Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2009; Location: Sun City Center, FLORIDA; The combined Military Veterans Organizations of Sun City Center are sponsoring a patriotic observance of Veterans Day beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. East Bay High School's JROTC Color Guard will be on hand and the guest speaker will be from U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB. Music will be by the Trinity Singers.; Send to a friend | Print it

Veteran's Day Skate: Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2009; Location: Tampa, FLORIDA; On November 11 from 12-4pm, United Skates is hosting a Veteran's Day Skate. It is $6 per person which includes admission and regular skate rental. Anyone with a military ID gets FREE admission for up to four people!; Send to a friend | Print it

Educated, Experienced and Still Unemployed: Day: Thursday, November 12, 2009; Location: Clearwater , FLORIDA; Free Event: Full day of seminars and workshops to assist unemployed individuals to locate employment, develop job searching skills, networking, and coping skills to handle the loss of their job, home or dreams.
Contact: Lori Pritchard
Sponsor: LP Lif Coach
Email: lplifecoach@yahoo.com
Phone: 7275649371; Send to a friend | Print it

Hispanic Alzheimer's Support Group: Day: Thursday, November 12, 2009; Location: Land O' Lakes, FLORIDA; The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association unveils new support groups for Hispanic caregivers and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. This Support Group will meet every second Thursday starting November 12. All meetings will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Land O’Lakes. Refreshments will be served. Hispanic Support Group in Land O’Lakes: Date/Fecha: Every second Thursday of the Month Starting: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Jueves, Novembre 12, 2009 Location/Lugar: Our Lady of the Rosary Church 2348 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639 Time/Horario: 6:30—8:00PM. For additional information,( por favor hacer el favor de llamar) please contact Nancy Parente @ (727)578-2558(ext.126) or 1-800-772-8672(ext.126).; Send to a friend | Print it

Christmas Wonderland: Day: Friday, December 04, 2009 through Saturday, November 07, 2009; Location: Oldsmar, FLORIDA; Come join us for giant snow slope and other inflatables, pictures with Santa, holiday songs, pony rides, concessions and lots of family fun!
Contact: Holly LiBaire
Sponsor: City of Oldsmar
Email: hlibaire@ci.oldsmar.fl.us
Phone: 8137491260; Send to a friend | Print it

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