Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Sarasota/Manatee

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Business Academy - 9 a.m., Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Board Room. The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is presenting a series of workshops to help small to medium-sized businesses increase revenues and profits. The subject for this workshop is "Marketing: Expanding Your Client Base via The Web." Ray Villares of Gravity Free will discuss e-strategy development and search-engine essentials. Cost: $29 for members and $59 for non-members. Call Sue Ward at 955-2508, ext. 231.

Family Law in a Nutshell - noon, Sarasota County Judicial Center, 2002 Ringling Blvd., 2nd floor Jury Room. The luncheon, sponsored by the Sarasota County Bar Association, will be presented by the Hon. Lee Haworth. The meeting is designed to help non-lawyers understand family law concepts, including custody, child support and Florida divorce. The cost is $13 per person.

Reinvesting or Cashing In ... Now or Later? - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 222 10th St. W., Bradenton. The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the seminar. Contact Lisa Reeder at (941) 748-4842, ext. 123 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Wednesday, Nov. 30

The Sarasota County Bar Association's Estate Planning & Probate luncheon - noon, University Club. Suzanne Gregory and Joe Naroditsky of SCOPE will conduct an interactive presentation on the growing elder population in Sarasota County. The cost is $16 per person.

Friday, Dec. 2

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County's business climate meeting - 9-11 a.m., Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 2635 Fruitville Road.

Monday, Dec. 5

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Investor Update Breakfast - 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.,?Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd. Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian will speak about the status of development and affordable housing in Sarasota. William Allen, director of operations for Teleflex Inc., will also speak. Cost is??$20 for EDC Investors, paid at the door; $25 for future EDC Investors. RSVP, Ronnie Meurs at 309-1200, ext. 400 or e-mail [email protected]. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is the sponsor.

WEDNesday, Dec. 7

Good Morning, Greater Sarasota! - 7:30 a.m., Regions Bank, 5631 Clark Road. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce breakfast networking event is designed to allow guests to meet new business contacts and pick up better business tips. The event, formerly known as JAVA Connections, is free for members; $5 for non-members. Reservations are requested, but not mandatory. You can register online a www.sarasotachamber.com

Lee/Collier

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Chamber Holiday Party - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will hold its holiday party at The Veranda Restaurant. Cost is $35 prepaid, $45 at the door and $50 for guests. Register online at www.fortmyers.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Regional Outlook - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Barbara B. Mann Hall, Edison College, Fort Myers. The Chamber of Southwest Florida presents the 18th Annual Regional Economic Outlook Conference. The event was rescheduled from Nov. 9 due to Hurricane Wilma. Speakers will include Florida economist Hank Fishkind and West Palm Beach developer Syd Kitson. Tickets for the event cost from $99 to $149. For more information visit www.reo2005.com or call (239) 278-4001.

Friday, Dec. 16

Issues '06 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Legislators from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties will discuss the region's economy, transportation, workforce development and other topics. In addition, Florida Secretary of Community Affairs Thaddeus Cohen will discuss growth-management legislation enacted earlier this year. Cost is $40. To receive an invitation, e-mail [email protected] or call (239) 275-5758. Invitations will be mailed in mid-November.

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