Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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/manage a business - 6-9 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 that meets each Monday. Andy Fox is the business trainer. Cost: $35. For more information or reservations, call (941) 366-1700.

tuesday, march 15

csi night trade show - 5 p.m. The Construction Specifications Institute Suncoast Chapter will hold its fourth annual CSI Night Trade Show. There will be 32 vendors displaying the latest in construction products, door prizes and dinner. It will be held at the Sahib Shrine Temple in Sarasota. The show is free and dinner is $20. For more information, call George Schaefer at (941) 366-3116.

wednesday, march 16

planning THE Future - 6-8:30 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.

employment tax - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The seminar covers how to calculate, pay, report and file payroll taxes; keep adequate records; and compare online payroll processing, outsourcing, payroll and employee leasing. The class meets at MCC Bradenton. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000 at Lakewood Ranch or (941) 752-5203 in Bradenton.

thursday, march 17

12 steps to customer trust - 8-9:30 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 - 7:30-9 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 Chairman Richard Pierro. 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 who will 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 - 3:30-5 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].

lawyers pass the bar - marketing helps you raise it - 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Association of Legal Administrators Marshall Fletcher of Allstate Legal will speak on the topic during the dinner at the Sarasota University Club. Cost: $35.

wednesday, march 23

winning at work - Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by the Women's Resource Center, Kathy Baylis, vice president of Sarasota County Committee for Economic Development, will present the inside scoop on employment trends in Sarasota County. Find out where to position yourself professionally for the next 5 to 10 years. There's no fee. For more information or for reservations, call (941) 366-1700.

using the e-filing process in probate and guardianship cases - noon. The Sarasota County Bar Association presents Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sarasota County as the guest speaker. Cost: $16. For more information or for reservations, e-mail [email protected].

thursday, march 24

practical advice for attorneyS in the ethics and use of mediation - noon through 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Sarasota County Bar Association, Lawrence M. Watson Jr. and Michael S. Orfiner of Upchurch, Watson, White and Max will be the featured speakers. This event includes three different options. Option No. 1: Luncheon only - "Ethical Issues in Settling Lawsuits-The Right Way to do the Right Thing," from noon to 1:15 p.m. Cost: $18; Option No. 2: Luncheon and Workshop - "Ethical Issues in Settling Lawsuits-The Right Way to do the Right Thing," "The Case for Mediated Case Management" and Mediation and Settling Case Law," from noon to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $40; Option No. 3: Workshop only - "The Case for Mediated Case Management" and "Mediation and Settling Case Law," from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $30. For more information or for reservations, e-mail [email protected].

tuesday, march 29

e-filing workshops - 3:30-5 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].

thursday, march 31

advanced presentation skills for the entrepreneur - 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Women's Resource Center, Andy Fox will talk about putting the polish on your presentations. Practice in front of an audience and be evaluated. Cost: $5. For more information or for reservations, call (941) 366-1700.

"how do family lawyers improve the quality of their client base through internet marketing?" - noon. The Sarasota County Bar Association presents Mark Weinstock of Martindale Hubbell who will speak on the topic. Cost: $5. For more information or reservations, e-mail [email protected].