Calendar of Events (Sara/Mana edition)

Calendar of Events (Sara/Mana edition)

wednesday, feb. 16

divorce + taxes = problems - 6 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd. Keynote speaker will be Dave Ramcourt, an enrolled agent. He'll discuss "Divorce + Taxes = Problems." For further information, call Kim Swartz at (941) 308-5992.

tuesday, feb. 22

future of social security - 5:30 p.m. Rebecca Huntley, AAMS, the Edward Jones investment representative in Venice will host a free one-hour satellite broadcast at 810 Pinebrook Road, Ste. A. Edward Jones specialists will explore the factors driving Social Security, possible solutions and how these solutions may affect investors. To reserve a seat or for more information, call (941) 484-3938.

friday, feb. 25

masters in trial, a demonstration - 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation presents an all day seminar at the Hyatt Sarasota on Sarasota Bay. Cost is $380. For more information, call (800) 779-5879.

Throughout february

sarasota county comprehensive plan workshops - Every seven years, Sarasota County reviews its Comprehensive Plan to respond to changing trends and conditions in the community, as well as changing state and regional growth management policies. The process results in Florida Department of Community Affairs-approved amendments that keep the plan aligned with community values and visions. The review includes public input on issues from growth to neighborhood planning to water policies.

our local economy: where are we headed?: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m., Fruitville Library Meeting Room, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota.

what is urban? residential growth in north sarasota county: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m., Fruitville Library Meeting Room, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota.

transportation: getting there from here: Thursday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m., Woodmere Park, Room C, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice.

thursday, march 17

12 steps to customer trust - 8-9:30 a.m. The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce presents an education seminar at the Tropical Breeze Resort. Rick Doran will talk about the "12 Steps to Customer Trust." Cost is $5 for members with reservations and $10 for guests/members without reservations. Must RSVP by noon on Mar. 16. For more information or reservations, call (941) 349-3800.

friday, march 18

chamber u executive breakfast series-insurance issues - 7:30 a.m. The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts the fast-paced breakfast panel of local insurance industry experts to update you on all facets of business insurance including: Health; Property & Casualty; and Workers' Compensation. Cost is $25 members (paid in advance), $30 members (at door), $30 non-members (paid in advance) and $35 non-members at door. For more information, call Sue Ward at (941) 955-2508, ext. 231.