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Jazz it up at church

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, February 12th, 2011, 3:54pm
Jazz it up at church

Longboat Key, FL -- Besides worship and prayers, you may find some toe-tapping going on at the Longboat Island Chapel this Sunday.

The church is holding its annual jazz service.

The 10 a.m. service will feature drummer Al Hixon and some of his usual band mates. With Valentine's Day coming up, the theme of the service is also love.

The interfaith chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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College celebrates 50th anniversary

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, February 12th, 2011, 10:35am
College celebrates 50th anniversary

Sarasota, FL -- New College in Sarasota turns 50!

This weekend hundreds of graduates and faculty will come together to celebrate its anniversary.

New College is Florida's designated-honors college for liberal arts.

New College graduates include; scientists, engineers, politicians, business professionals and entertainers.

50th anniversary events run through Sunday.

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Need a gift for your Valentine? Why not some art?

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, February 12th, 2011, 9:30am
Need a gift for your Valentine? Why not some art?

Sarasota, FL -- You can find art you love for your loved one on Siesta Key this weekend.

The Siesta Tides Art & Craft Show comes just in time for you to find that special Valentine's gift for your sweetheart.

Vendors from 15 states will be displaying their wares.

The big show takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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Seahorse sweet talk at Mote

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter
Friday, February 11th, 2011, 10:00am
Seahorse sweet talk at Mote

Sarasota, Florida - Deeply in love? How about diving into some new information on Valentine's Day.

At Mote Marine Laboratory, marine biologist Helen Scales will lecture about seahorses and their love life on February 14th. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 and on sale now on the Mote website.

The seahorse lecture is part of a series presented on Monday evenings in February and March, featuring world-famous speakers.

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A Venice Valentine's brunch means dancing, music, and cocktails

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 9th, 2:40 pm
A Venice Valentine's brunch means dancing, music, and cocktails

Venice, Florida -- The Venice Community Center is full of love for your valentine with a brunch from noon–2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, provided by Java Catering and Florist. The center is located at 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice.

After the brunch, you can hit the dance floor with that special someone as The Flashbacks featuring Sonny and Sable provide the music. Tickets are $18 per person and include brunch and a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Reservations are required and space is filling up fast. A beer and wine cash bar also will be available. 

Reserve your space today by calling the Venice Community Center box office at 941-861-1380.

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 or visit www.scgov.net/vcc.

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Giveaways this week for credit union opening

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, January 31st, 2011, 3:06pm
Giveaways this week for credit union opening

Sarasota, FL -- Achieva Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new, full-service Sarasota branch this morning.

The branch, located at 1852 Hillview Street, in Sarasota, just south of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, has grand opening festivities planned for this week.

Each day will have a different theme with prize wheel giveaways, gift certificates, food and beverages, and a grand prize drawing of an iPad will be made on Saturday, Feb. 5 at noon.

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Volunteers needed for MS events

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Monday, January 31st, 2011, 10:32am
Volunteers needed for MS events

Riverview, FL-- The National MS Society Mid-Florida Chapter is looking for families, corporations and individuals that want to support their community and have fun at the same time by taking part in Walk MS 2011 and Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2011.


Registration for the chapter's eight walks and bike events is now open, with the goal of raising $1.47 million, which is $50,000 more than was raised in 2010.


The events support those in the community suffering with Multiple Sclerosis and help to fund educational programs, self-help groups, research, medical equipment, loan closets, transportation, literature, referrals, information and advocacy. 


Walk MS 2011

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