Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, March 1

meet the editors - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ad Federation presents "Meet the Editors." Get up close and personal with the people who shape Sarasota news. Find out who they are and what makes them tick. Learn the ins and outs of the editorial process and how to get press releases published. Panelists include Matt Walsh, publisher/editor, Gulf Coast Business Review; Susan Burns, editor, Sarasota Manatee Business Magazine; Lisl Liang, editor, SRQ Magazine; and Sharon Petrick, co-editor in chief, Industry Magazine. Cost: $17 for members and $20 for others. For more information or reservations, call (941) 927-7589.

Wednesday, March 9

executive paralegal certificate information session - 7 p.m. The University of Miami will host a free information session about its Executive Paralegal Certificate program. It combines online and classroom instruction to allow working professionals to further their education or start a new career. Session will be at the Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota/Bradenton Airport, 850 University Parkway, Sarasota. For more information go to www.miamiparalegal.com.

Monday, March 14

benefits of mediation iN family law - 6 p.m. The Suncoast Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at The Waterside Room, 216 Sarasota Quay. Attorney Gloria DeMedio will speak on the benefits of mediation in family law cases. For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.

Monday, March 14 through Monday, May 2

how to start and manage your own business - 6 to 9 p.m. Presented by The Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County. Learn the basics of starting and managing a business. Readiness, a business plan, marketing, accounting, hiring, insurance, etc., are covered in this eight-week class each Monday. Andy Fox is the business trainer. Cost: $35. For more information or reservations, call (941) 366-1700.

Wednesday, March 16

planning THE Future - 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Speaker John Griffis will discuss "Planning your Future." For more information, visit www.swfloridaparalegals.com or contact Vicky Baker at (941) 364-2489.

Thursday, March 17

12 steps to customer trust - 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce presents a seminar at the Tropical Breeze Resort. Rick Doran will talk about the "12 Steps to Customer Trust." Cost: $5 for members with reservations; and $10 for others. Must RSVP by noon on March 16. For more information or reservations, call (941) 349-3800.

monthly breakfast - 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Manatee Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast with the chairman at the chamber's board room. Enjoy breakfast and information about the chamber presented by 2005 Chairman Richard Pierro. Chamber members and prospective members are invited. Contact Elba Viruet at (941) 748-4842, ext. 122, for more information.

Friday, March 18

chamber u executive breakfast series-insurance issues - 7:30 a.m. The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast panel of local insurance industry experts to give an update on all facets of business insurance including health, property and casualty and workers' compensation. Cost: $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.

Tuesday, March 22

e-filing workshops - 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Sarasota County Bar Association will hold a free e-filing class. Learn how to create a PDF file, integrate Adobe distiller, word processor and scanner and insert a signature on word-processed documents. The workshop is free. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Tuesday, March 29

e-filing workshops - 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Sarasota County Bar Association will hold a free e-fililng class. Learn how to create a PDF file, integrate Adobe distiller, word processor and scanner and insert a signature on word-processed documents. The workshop is free. For more information, e-mail [email protected].