Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County’s most promising young scientists, engineers, and inventors will be honored with monetary awards, other prizes, and – for two top-ranked high school students – a chance to compete on the international stage at the Regional Science, Engineering and Technology Fair Awards on April 30.  The annual awards event will be held at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota with presentations starting at 6:00 p.m. 

North Port, Florida -- The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are accepting applications through April 30 for scholarships, in the amount of $1,000, for female adult learners in the 2013-2014 academic year. 

Female applicants should be from the Englewood/Venice area, residing in either Sarasota or Charlotte County.

Bradenton, Florida -- The inspirational creativity of Manatee District students will be on display during the "Embracing Our Differences" outdoor art exhibit.

The exhibit opens March 31 and remains open until April 29. It will be held in the Anthony T. Rossi Waterfront Park in downtown Bradenton from March 31 to April 29; Sarasota Bayfront Park from March 31 to June 2; and North Port High School from May 1 to June 2.