Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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, investors; $25, others. For reservations, call (941) 309-1200, extension 400, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

tuesday, may 3

moisture prevention in masonry construction - 5:30 p.m. The Construction Specifications Institute Suncoast Chapter presents Jerry Combs of CSI Mortar Net USA. Cost: $15. For reservations or more information, call Tammy Overgaard at (941) 359-2479.

community awareness - 8:30-10:30 a.m. SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence) presents Aging: The Possibilities. Meetings are targeted at helping better the community and is free to the public. Topics include building a coalition and community information campaign, developing elder sensitivity training for public employees and other concerns. To RSVP, call Maureen Hadden at (941) 365-8751.

wednesday, may 4

community design and land use - 4-6 p.m. SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence) presents Aging: The Possibilities. Meetings are targeted at helping better the community and are free to the public. Topics include the development of creative zoning that allows for granny flats, the creation of affordable housing using stranded assets and other concerns. To RSVP, call Maureen Hadden at (941) 365-8751.

thursday, may 5

harry s. dent Jr. - 6:30 p.m. The Sarasota Leadership Class of 2005 presents the author of "The Next Great Bubble Boom." Northern Trust will sponsor the dinner and meet and greet. Cost: $125 per person and 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 the Honorable 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 cordially invited to attend. For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.

tuesday, may 10

economic & workforce issues -

8:30-10:30 a.m. SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence) presents Aging: The Possibilities. Meetings are targeted at helping better the community and are free to the public. Topics include marketing, employment and other concerns. To RSVP, call Maureen Hadden at (941) 365-8751.

wednesday, may 11

healthcare & supportive services - 4-6 p.m. SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence) presents Aging: The Possibilities. Meetings are targeted at helping better the community and are free to the public. Topics include access to health care, geriatric health service systems and other concerns. To RSVP, call Maureen Hadden at (941) 365-8751.

thursday, may 12

contractors' state certified license exam preparation course - 6 p.m. KCC Estimating and Construction Services Inc. presents the class for general, builder 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 to start and build 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, 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.

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, a 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.