Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

monday, april 18

lunch with janine m. benyus - 11:30 a.m. The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County will present a luncheon featuring Janine M. Benyus, author of "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature," at the Hyatt Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Benyus will introduce the audience to a new science that analyzes nature's best ideas and adapts them for human use. Cost: $65. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. For more information or reservations, call (941) 309-1200, ext. 203.

tuesday, april 19

leadership spring luncheon - 11:30 a.m. Global activist and fundraiser extraordinaire Lynn Twist is presented by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Twist is the author of "The Soul of Money," an uplifting guide to perspectives on money, based on Twist's own experiences and observations. The public is welcome, with discounts for paid Leadership alumni. Cost: $25 for paid alumni and $30 for others. For more information, contact Barbara Hines at (941) 955-2508 ext. 227, or [email protected].

wednesday, april 20

finding a job - 6-8:30 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Mike Cogswell, director of administration for Icard Merrill, will discuss, "Marketing Your Skills, Finding the Job for YOU." For more information, visit www.swfloridaparalegals.com or contact Vicky Baker at (941) 364-2489.

monday, April 25

life, health and variable annuities - 5:30-9:30 p.m. Presented by the Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development, this class is for insurance professionals. Cost: $150. For more information, call (941) 752-5203.

monday, may 2

breakfast meeting - 7:45 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents keynote speakers Stuart Rogel and William Habermeyer from the Tampa Bay Partnership, and Ed Rosenthal of Florikan E.S.A. Cost: $20 for investors; $25 for others. For reservations, call (941) 309-1200, ext. 400, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

wednesday, may 18

litigation and trial preparation in federal court - 6-8:30 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. presents speaker Pamela A. Linquist, CLA. For more information, please visit www.swfloridaparalegals.com or contact Vicky Baker, CP at (941) 364-2489.

friday, may 20

hiring to separation: soup to nuts guide in florida - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seminar for human resource and payroll professionals, business owners and managers covers topics from developing more effective leaders to an overview of employment law. Cost: $309 for one person and $299 for two or more. For information or reservations, call (888) 678-5565.