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Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Perry Corneau — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:34:40 +0000

Today marks the start of the winter training season for Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions at the Hermann family ranch in Myakka City. It’s a remarkably intimate way to meet these magnificent show horses, whose history dates back to 16th-century Austria. If you have never seen the Lipizzan Stallion, you will want to check this out. Visit their website for Showtimes. If you go, you will need to bring your own lawn chairs.
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Urban Reef Sarasota

Perry Corneau — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:14 +0000

Grand opening ceremonies for one of Sarasota’s newest restaurants will be November 12th. The new restaurant, Urban Reef is located at 1888 Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Perry Corneau — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:48:08 +0000

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My wife Opal and daughters attended the 18th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival this weekend. If you are looking for “Old Time American Fun” you need not look any further than the Pumpkin Festival. The annual festival has something for everyone in the family. You will enjoy circus acts, petting zoo, a giant corn field maze, magic shows, frog jumping contest, rock climbing wall, pumpkin canon, craft show, pioneer village, hayrides, live music, food and much more. Click here for more information about the festival.

Vern Buchanan Town Hall Meeting

Perry Corneau — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:13:06 +0000

Congressman Vern Buchanan will be holding a town meeting to discuss the economy and health care on Friday, September 11th at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m.

Bill Clinton in Sarasota

Perry Corneau — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:42:24 +0000

Bill clinton is scheduled to be here in Sarasota on September 30th to speak at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series. For more information visit, www.rclassociation.org

Suncoast Off Shore Grand Prix

Perry Corneau — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:37:25 +0000

This year the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival will celebrates its 25th anniversary. The races held in Sarasota’s one of the longest running race venues in the country. During the last the races and related events have raised over 14 million dollars for the benefit of the mentally and physically handicapped. Proceeds this year will benefit the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped. This year’s festival events will begin June 27 and run thru July 5th. For more information visit www.suncoastoffshore.org

Mahindra Dealership in Sarasota

Perry Corneau — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:56:36 +0000

Soon an Indian automotive dealership will open on Clark Road next door to the Land Rover Dealership. The new automotive dealership from India is known as Mahindra Motors. The company which is a maker of trucks and SUVs enjoy an 85 percent market share in India. The company hopes that their economical diesel powered vehicles will be hit here in the US. Sarasota will be home to the first US dealership. The company hopes to open hundreds more in the near future.

Florida Winefest, Sarasota

Perry Corneau — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:52:36 +0000

If you are looking for something to do this weekend you might consider taking part in the 19th Annual Florida Winefest & Auction. Activities will include food and wine sampling, an auction dinner and dance, seminars and a brunch on Sunday. Events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Most of the activities will be taking place at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota.

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Sarasota Ferraris and Exotic Cars

Perry Corneau — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:39:35 +0000

Because exotic cars and rare and helping children shouldn’t be, the Florida region of the Ferrari Owners Club and the Child Protection Center will be hosting their annual events to benefit the Child Protection Center. This weekends events will include a Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception at Rectrix Aerodrome, on Friday. Ferraris and Exotic cars will be on display on St. Armands Circle on Saturday followed by a tropical Beachside dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club. On Sunday there will be a Road Rally sponsored by Rolls-Royce followed by brunch at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.

Though Ferraris and exotic cars are no rare sight in Sarasota, thee will be no better place to view these beautiful machines than this Saturday on Lido Key. For more information visit ferrarisandexotics.com

Pug Parade, Lakewood Ranch

Perry Corneau — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:54:30 +0000

Perry & Zoey Zoey Opal & Zoe Zoey, Ready for bed.

The 12th annual Pug Parade will be February 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenbrook adventure park in eastern Lakewood Ranch. This event is fun for the entire family. All dogs are welcome but only pugs will participate in the parade and ensuing pug costume contest. If you are unable to attend, check back here after the event for pictures and video. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.