SRQ DAILY Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Family and Recreation Edition
"Our teachers inspire their students and tirelessly support their respective school communities each day."
The 2025 National Civics Bee® is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to shine! The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber Foundation, is thrilled to bring the 2025 National Civics Bee® to Sarasota! This exciting competition is designed to inspire middle school students to deepen their understanding of American democracy, engage with their communities, and foster trust in others and our institutions. Don't miss this chance to represent Sarasota and shine on a national stage! All essays must be submitted by Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:59pm. 
Kelly Rozelle of Venice High School was named the 2025 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year at the Ignite Education Teacher of the Year Award Celebration hosted by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County in partnership with Sarasota County Schools on Dec. 12, 2024. Rozelle will represent district educators throughout the 2025 calendar year and will serve as the district’s nominee for state Teacher of the Year. “We are thrilled to celebrate Kelly and all of our talented Teachers of the Year districtwide,” noted Terry Connor, Superintendent of Schools. “Our teachers inspire their students and tirelessly support their respective school communities each day – we are thankful for their contributions to both the present and future success of our greater community.”
New College of Florida today announced its future baseball field will be named the “Beruff Family Field of Dreams,” thanks to a $1 million gift from Carlos and Janelle Beruff. Carlos is the founder of Medallion Home, a philanthropist, and longtime supporter of education and community growth in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The field will stand as a symbol of both legacy and potential; echoing Carlos’ passion for fostering human achievement and regional pride. Located at the prominent corner of U.S. 41 and University Parkway, the facility will be one of the most visible athletic landmarks in the area. It will serve as a welcome to travelers arriving at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport while inspiring tens of thousands of passersby daily. For more information about intercollegiate athletics at New College, visit GoMightyBanyans.com. For additional information on supporting the New College Foundation, visit NCF.edu/Give.
From November 29 through December 13, citizens, local businesses, and Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office members, brought or shipped toys and gift cards to the agency’s headquarters to benefit children enrolled in the 12th Judicial Circuit’s Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program and our two additional community partners, Teen Court of Sarasota, and All-Star Children’s Foundation. Gifts were collected at two locations this year, SCSO headquarters and the South County Office, for children ranging from newborn to 18 years old who reside in Sarasota, Manatee, or DeSoto counties. The agency collected almost 1,800 gifts this year, including $3,935 in gift cards. On Monday, Teen Court of Sarasota and All-Star Children’s Foundation sent representatives to collect the gifts needed for the children they serve. On Tuesday, sheriff’s office personnel made the official delivery to the GAL offices in downtown Sarasota. Over the next several days, guardians will select and distribute individual gifts for children under their care.
Pictured: SCSO employees loading donated toys at the headquarter office. Right photo: Guardian Ad Litem office after delivery.
For 21 years, Embracing Our Differences has delighted viewers with its annual outdoor display of 50 billboard-sized works of art and accompanying quotes. This high-profile art exhibition draws on the passion and perception of artists, students, and writers, to create powerful visual works and written statements of inclusion, kindness and respect. The scale and impact of this open-air art show has continued to grow, attracting more than 4.8 million visitors since its inception. Embracing Our Differences’ 2025 exhibitions run January 19-April 13, 2025, in Bayfront Park, Sarasota; and March 1-March 31, 2025, in Poynter Park, St. Petersburg. Sarasota’s opening event is January 19, noon-3 p.m., at Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota. The event will feature live music performances, interactive family friendly activities and displays by area nonprofits.
Reservations are now open for Sarasota Opera’s annual gala, A Night in Seville, taking place Friday, Jan. 31 in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Be immersed in Spain's beauty, culture, and vibe with all the splendor of the region’s cuisine, wine and flamenco music. This black-tie affair, chaired by Tamara Jacobs and Edie Chaifetz, will spotlight Sarasota Youth Opera, celebrating its 40th year. For table and seat reservations, visit www.sarasotaopera.org/sarasota-opera-gala-2025. For questions, contact the Development Department of Sarasota Opera at (941) 366 – 8450, ext. 813 or email SOAEvents@sarasotaopera.org
For the third annual NocheUnidos, UnidosNow has partnered with The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling) for this concert celebration. Bomba Yemayá, hailing from Puerto Rico, and the 79rs Gang, bringing the spirit of Carnival from their New Orleans community, will light up the Museum of Art Courtyard on January 31, 2025. All funds raised by the event will benefit UnidosNow to further empower the growing number of Hispanic/Latino community members in our region through education, integration, and civic engagement to achieve the American dream. Tickets are available at ringling.org.
This Saturday, Dec 21 from 10-3 the Spotlight is on Limelight Market! This fun, pop up market happens in the courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime with rescue dogs, unique guest vendors, food, and live music. Check out the 40+ local creators and curators inside. Great way to support local! Free, until you buy something amazing! Last Bazaar day to shop before the holidays! Tenderheart brings over the most adorable adoptable dogs. The Girl Scouts will be on hand to wrap your gifts (for donation). For more information visit www.BazaaronApricotandlime.com Located at 821 Apricot Ave in Sarasota.
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is pleased to announce the final extension of its opening Winter Mainstage production, Waitress, which is now held over through Sunday, January 12, 2025, in FST’s Gompertz Theatre. With Book by Jessie Nelson and Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles, this heartwarming musical has been entertaining for years, and audiences want seconds! Tickets are on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or via phone at 941.366.9000.
At Perlman Music Program Suncoast's Winter Residency, the top pre-college string musicians from across the globe flock to Sarasota to hone their craft, December 2024.
Enjoy the extraordinary opportunity to experience the work of contemporary artist Shinique Smith in conversation with the collection of European art at The Ringling. Unfolding across six galleries of the Museum of Art, the exhibition creates a series of unique stories that together form an abstract narrative of the parade as a metaphor for life. Well known for her monumental sculptures created from an array of materials, including luxurious textiles, personal clothing, dyed fabrics, ribbon, and wood, and for her abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage, Smiths work in this exhibition speaks to various facets of the European artistic tradition, such as classical drapery and religious iconography, while foregrounding notions of Black femininity and the history of the circus. Learn more at ringling.org.
Join us every Saturday for a FUN, hands on exploration into different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! Students will take part in unique activities and collaborative challenges plus create take-home projects using high-tech Fab Lab equipment like the vinyl cutter, laser cutter, foam cutter and more.
Suncoast Science Center, 4452 S Beneva Road Sarasota Florida 34233
Join us at The Bishop for Gentle Yoga with Manatees! Enjoy tranquil views of the manatees being cared for in the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat while engaging in yoga poses focused on balance, flexibility, and strength. Guests will need to bring their own yoga mats. Proceeds support the rehabilitation and return of manatees to the wild. Group size is limited to 15 participants and advance registration is required. Ages 7 and up welcome!
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Her journey was as extraordinary as her music. At eighteen, Carole King wrote number one songs for Aretha Franklin and The Drifters. At twenty-nine, she was the voice of a generation. The road along the way was full of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It wasn’t always perfect, but it was real - and that's what made it beautiful. A smash hit on Broadway and London’s West End, this soaring and inspiring musical features two decades of King’s hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move.”
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243
Teachers + Tuesdays = 1⁄2 OFF Pie’s at Pie On Main! Every Tuesday Teachers with School ID enjoy 1/2 off Pizzas when you Dine-in with us! Convenient parking in our lot behind the restaurant. 1/2 off Pizzas with purchase of any beverage, excluding personal pizzas.
Pie on Main, 1507 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236
Connect with local business owners at every Thursday at Oscura. Lets Connect is a community of collaborative business professionals from the Manatee and Sarasota County areas. RSVP on Eventbrite to attend, admission is free.
The Wellen Park Night Market returns the second Thursday of each month from 6-9pm offering an evening of shopping, live music and dining under the twinkling lights of Downtown Wellen. The Night Market features independent artists and makers specializing in art, jewelry, boutique fashion, home decor, bottle art, wood designs and specialty food items set up along Wellen Park Boulevard with 50 rotating vendors. Food items included rum cakes, desserts, lemonade, barbecue and vegan fare.
Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd
Since we opened in January, SRQ is getting to know us for our hand-tossed & crafted Pie's, Calzones, Sammies & Salads + our tasty beverages. Now you can join your buddies for what some call 'the most wonderful time of the year' - FOOTBALL SEASON! Drop in when you're strolling on Main to catch your team or join your buddies for Pie On Main's Game Watching parties, featuring Happy Hours from 4-7:00 Daily, plus our Special Sub of the Day and extensive selection of Domestic and craft taps. Ask your friendly barkeep about our Tuesday Karaoke or our sister restaurant, 3.14 Pi in Siesta Village. Convenient parking in our lot on First Street.
Pie on Main, 1507 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Season subscriptions and individual tickets are going on sale for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's highly-anticipated 25th anniversary season, titled "25 Years of Black Heritage." The season features four mainstage productions - "Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition," "Fences," "Five Guys Named Moe," and WBTT's first-ever tap dancing musical revue, "Syncopated Avenue"; holiday show is "A Motown Christmas." Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org to learn more about WBTT and to purchase tickets and subscriptions.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Ring in the New Year with us at Waterside Place Plaza for a breathtaking live Sky Elements Drone Light Show presented by Waterside Place and Capstan Financial Consulting Group. Dance the night away with live music by DJ Truth, indulge in tasty food trucks, including delicious desserts and drinks, and enjoy games and activities for all ages!
Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch, 1510 Lakefront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240
Please join us for an unforgettable event. We're planning something you won't want to miss, and we hope to see you there. 5 course dinner made with love and live music to listen while you enjoy your time at Mademoiselle Paris.
Mademoiselle Paris UTC & Anna Maria Island, Multiple Locations
Life in One Cubic Foot features the research of Smithsonian scientists and photographer David Liittschwager as they discover what a cubic foot of land or water—a biocube— reveals about the diversity of life on our planet. Life in One Cubic Foot is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Visit Fresh Harvest, the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Fresh Harvest takes place every Sunday in Downtown Wellen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can peruse different vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice.
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