Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

monday, April 25

life, health and variable annuities - 5:30-9:30 p.m. Presented by 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.

grant writing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to write successful grants that generate funds for profit or nonprofit organizations in a one-day noncredit class offered by the Manatee Community College Center for Corporate and Community Development. Cost: $105. For more information or to register, call (941) 408-1412.

Wednesday, April 27

Leadership BENEFIT - Noon. Economist John Tuccillo, author of "The Eight Rules of Real Estate," will be the guest speaker at a fundraising lunch, sponsored by the Leadership Sarasota County Class of 2005. The group, part of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is helping build a reading garden at the new North Public Library in Newtown. The lunch is at the Sarasota Association of Realtors, 3590 S. Tuttle Ave. Cost: $20. Food provided by Outback Steakhouse. For information or reservations, call Peg Hughes at (941) 922-5896.

monday, may 2

breakfast meeting - 7:45 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents keynote speakers Stuart Rogel and William Habermeyer, of 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].

thursday, may 5

BUBBLE BOOM - 6:30 p.m. The Sarasota Leadership Class of 2005 presents Harry S. Dent Jr., author of "The Next Great Bubble Boom." Northern Trust is sponsoring the dinner and meet and greet. Cost: $125, includes book and dinner. For more information call (941) 359-4419.

monday, may 9

25th anniversary dinner - 6 p.m. Suncoast Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida Inc. presents Judge Becky A. Titus who will be the guest speaker at the anniversary dinner, which will take place at the Waterside Room at The Quay. All present and former members and past presidents are invited to attend. For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.

thursday, may 12

contractors' state certified license exam preparation course - 6 p.m. KCC Estimating and Construction Services Inc. presents a class for general contractors, builders and residential contractor candidates. For more information call Eric Kuusela at (941) 966-7047.

monday, may 16

how to start and manage your own business - 6-9 p.m. Learn basic information on starting and building your own business. Readiness, a business plan, marketing, accounting, hiring, insurance, etc., are covered in this eight-week open-ended class. Cost: $35. For more information, call the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County at (941) 366-1700.

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 at (941) 364-2489.

friday, may 20

hiring to separation: soup to nuts guide - 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.

winning at work business etiquette; what you don't know can hurt you -

Noon to 1 p.m. The Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County presents Virginia Edwards, certified corporate etiquette consultant. There is no fee. For more information call (941) 366-1700.

wednesday, may 25

construction estimating training course - 6 p.m. KCC Estimating and Construction Services Inc. presents a class for commercial and residential building construction trainee-junior-regular-senior-chief-estimators, quantity surveyors, etc. For more information, call Eric Kuusela at (941) 966-7047.