SRQ DAILY Jan 2, 2025
Thursday Family and Recreation Edition
"The brilliant masks exhibited annually are highly anticipated and sought after, and we are thrilled to showcase the beautiful works created by the Boruca Tribe."
Wherever you are in your business journey, having an experienced guide can make all the difference. A mentor offers more than just advice – they provide perspective gained from years of real-world experience, help you avoid common pitfalls and serve as a sounding board for your business ideas. Right now is the perfect moment to give your business the advantage of proven expertise and dedicated support from someone who has been in your shoes. If you already work with a SCORE mentor, January is also an excellent time to thank them for the time and effort they invest in you and your business. Be sure to tag them on social media and use the hashtag #mentoringmonth to grow visibility of the work that mentors do for the small business community. 
The popular Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica art exhibition will return to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus from January 11 to 19, 2025. Featuring the traditional art of the Indigenous Boruca people of the Costa Rican rainforest, the show will include more than 300 colorful masks on display inside the Museum of Botany & the Arts and will be available for purchase by visitors. A ticketed preview on January 10 will give a limited number of attendees the first opportunity to view and purchase artworks in the 2025 exhibition. The annual Rainforest Masks show is a collaboration between Selby Gardens and Lucuma Designs, a Sarasota-based wholesale fair-trade partner that represents artists and artist cooperatives in Costa Rica and Peru.
2024 marks the 54th anniversary of Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning’s (SILL) “Global Issues” series. This hard-hitting series, which runs January 7-March 27, features internationally renowned experts discussing a wide range of domestic and global issues. The lectures are presented on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in downtown Sarasota; Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Venice Community Center; and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the Cornerstone Church in Lakewood Ranch. Lectures will also be available for purchase on video.
The community is invited to a sneak peek, tours and ribbon cutting of SMH’s new ER at Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 6. The preview event also offers residents a chance to meet the ER team and enjoy activities for the whole family. We appreciate you sharing the info and link below with our community.
Sarasota Memorial ER at Lakewood Ranch Community Preview Event, 1/6/2025 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Ribbon cutting and remarks at 4:30 pm, 7250 University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch.
Start 2025 with unforgettable moments at University Village Shops! Savor fresh flavors at our diverse restaurants, revamp your look at one of our beauty centers, and embrace the joy of movement at the Arthur Murray Dance Center. Stay active and refreshed with a revitalizing session at IM=X Pilates or crank up the energy at the new HOTWORX fitness studio. Visit Sundaze Studios which offers hourly rentals for photography and events, plus professional in-house photo and video services! Gather for a cozy meal, discover exciting activities, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere, University Village Shops is your ultimate destination to start the new year right. Join us this January and make it a month to remember! University Village Shops features a beautiful courtyard and expansive fountain, offering a relaxing atmosphere.
University Village Shops is located on Ben Hill Griffin Road at exit 123 off I-75 in Estero between Naples and Fort Myers.
ALSO Youth, in partnership with Project Pride SRQ, is proud to offer five scholarship opportunities to provide financial support and encouragement to LGBTQ+ youth who are pursuing continued education. These opportunities are merit/needs-based scholarship, open to all applicants regardless of immigration status. Applications will open January 8, 2025.
The Naples-based Ronto Group’s Vice President of Sales Van Osborne has announced that luxury realtor Julie Guirguis has been named Sales Associate for Rosewood Residences Lido Key. The seasoned sales professional has been a Sarasota resident for over 20 years. She most recently held the position as Director of Luxury Sales with the LRM Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. She will represent Ronto Realty in Sarasota and join Broker Associate Jama Wyatt. Julie is known for guiding her customers through the intricacies of the luxury real estate market with finesse and precision. She is dedicated to delivering an elevated customer experience, sharing in-depth market and product knowledge, and building lasting personal and professional relationships. Originally from Ohio, she earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Ohio University. For appointments, please call 941-888-3131. www.ResidencesLidoKey.com
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.
Experience some of the best food and flavors of the region with more than 100, and still growing, curated vendors. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts. Aside from all the goodies you can shop at the Farmers Market, find your flow in a free yoga class or have the kiddos get creative during weekly-hosted workshops. 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch.
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.
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
Longtime friends Chef Charles Amherst of Chaz 51 Steakhouse in Venice and Barbara Gerdeman, co-founder of Creative Liberties Artist Studios in Sarasota, have joined forces to create a series of interactive “live art dinner showcases.” Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 5-8:30 pm.
Chaz 51 Steakhouse, 549 US-41 BYP, Venice, FL 34285
Join us on the Bolger Campiello for live music and dancing. Food and beverage will be available for purchase on the bayfront. One chair per person will be available. No outside food, drink, coolers, chairs or pets are permitted. Members please note: $20 tickets are limited to one for Individual Memberships and two for all other Membership levels.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
ArtCenter Manatee once again joins with the School District of Manatee County to showcase the work of K-12 visual arts students. By partnering with ArtCenter Manatee, that commitment is furthered by giving these young artists a 'voice' - three museum-quality galleries, where their work can be professionally displayed and where the artists can receive positive recognition by a wider audience.
ArtCenter Manatee, 209 9th St West Bradenton, FL 34205
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