Thursday, January 16, 2020

1st Annual HotStove Beach Style Concert

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Join us for our first annual Hot Stove Beach Style! Players are warming up and so are we. A day packed full of fun.

An intimate question and answer session with Atlanta Braves staff and personnel will address the state of the team and what fans can expect to start the day at 11am.

Gates open at 2pm
Music Starts at 3pm

Followed by a beach-themed concert beginning at 4:30pm on the front plaza lawn featuring performances by:

The Tams
Band of Oz
California Toe Jam

Food and Beverage will be for purchase at the event. No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the event
FREE Parking

General Admission $15- lawn seating- towels and beach chairs are encouraged.

VIP $75. Stage Front Seating, exclusive access to the full-service cash Tomahawk Tiki Bar, exclusive restrooms, snacks

Hot Stove Q&A-11am- 1pm
A limited number of seats are available for an exclusive Q&A session with Braves executives and team personnel. Includes light lunch, beer and wine. Tickets- $100.

Act 1: 4:30pm—California Toe Jam
Act 2: 6:00pm—Band of Oz
Act 3: 7:30pm—The Tams

Concert Tickets:

For Tickets Visit:

General Admission Plaza/VIP Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/BravesSpringTraining/EN/link/promotion/home/affe2bdde7e88e67123fc3a785fc890ddc9a3c1c

Hot Stove Q&A: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/BravesSpringTraining/EN/link/promotion/home/4210be14d860e5adcb87f4897fe1aed1850ba72f

Or  call 941-413-5000



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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Baseball world will focus on West Villages

https://www.yoursun.com/northport/news/baseball-world-will-focus-on-west-villages/
Staff Report, January 14, 2020

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SunFile Photo by Alexandria Herrera

NORTH PORT — The baseball world will focus on West Villages next month, as the first full Atlanta Braves spring training camp dawns at the new Cool Today Park.

To get it all started, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will join several former MLB players and other dignitaries from Florida’s spring training teams for a celebratory dinner at the Braves’ new facility.

The Governor’s Baseball Dinner is set for Feb. 16 at Cool Today Park, the spring training home in North Port for the Atlanta Braves, organizers announced Tuesday.

Spring training has a long history in Sarasota County dating back to 1924 at Payne Park. Many teams have called the county their spring training home, but the opening of Cool Today Park at the end of spring training last year signaled Major League Baseball’s first foray into South County.

“It’s a prestigious event for our community and the city of North Port to be able to welcome the governor and dignitaries that attend each year, as well as team representatives,” said Shelby Connett, director of sports for Visit Sarasota County.

The welcoming dinner is annually attended by the governor, local elected officials, the MLB commissioner, representatives of the 15 teams in Florida’s Grapefruit League, and members of the local community. Spring training kicks off in mid-February.

“Having them right in our backyard really shows off our community and creates a great name for Sarasota in terms of spring training,” Connett said.

Connett said they don’t project economic impact for any events, but organizers of the Governor’s Baseball Dinner, the Florida Sports Foundation, anticipate 400 to 500 guests, all likely staying at least one night in the area.

Names of the players in attendance should be released within the next week.

Major Leaguers, DeSantis and other high profile visitors in North Port earns thumbs up from local leaders.

“Any time you get the governor in your amazing city, that’s a big deal,” North Port Mayor Debbie McDowell said.

“The stadium is a major economic driver for the community,” North Port assistant city manager Jason Yarborough said. “We’re excited.”

Guests purchasing a VIP ticket get access to the VIP reception, which provides an opportunity to mingle and get autographs. Tickets can be purchased online at playinflorida.com, selecting the Governor’s Baseball Dinner tab at the top of the homepage.

More than 1.4 million fans attended games in Florida during the 2019 season, according to MLB.com. For schedules, ticket information and more about the Braves and Cool Today Park, visit
 www.mlb.com/braves.



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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Venice Nokomis Rotary Arts Festival



https://www.eventcrazy.com/Venice-FL/events/detail

Sat, Jan 18, 2020

Sun, Jan 19, 2020


Description:
Since 1993. The Venice-Nokomis Rotary Art Festival (a.k.a Venice Area Art Festival) attracts thousands of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. The Festival is proud to feature the work of established artists. One of the largest events held in Venice with over 160 exhibitors.

Location:
Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds
150 East Airport Road
Venice, FL 34285

Additional Features:
Commercial Vendors, Crafts, Designated Parking, Handicapped Access, Public Transportation

Hours:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
Admission:
Admission Charge



Phone Number:
(941) 488-1254
Alt. Phone Number:
(941) 488-7768
Fax Number:
(941) 378-3836
This info may change due to circumstances,
please verify details before venturing out.

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Sunset of the decade

Last sunset
People congregate at the last Venice Drum Circle sunset of 2019 and watched the last sliver of sun drop below the horizon.
PHOTO BY MEREDITH W. NICHOLSON

https://www.yoursun.com/sunset-of-the-decade/
Staff Report

VENICE — Residents and visitors near a recent Venice Drum Circle at Venice Beach took in the final sunset of the decade on Dec. 31.

Between 2010 and 2019, West Villages has grown by literally thousands of homes and residents.

In the latest release of master-planned communities in America, West Villages was again fourth in growth.

During 2018, 1,108 homes were built. The population is edging toward 9,000 within the entire West Villages community.


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AWESOMEover60 event set


https://www.yoursun.com/westvillagessun
Staff Report Jan 10, 2020

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Madeline Ross Mojica and Annette Z.P. Ross sponsor and support the work of the Venice Historical Society. They are a mother-daughter legal team in Venice.

 PHOTO BY FRAN VALENCIC


SOUTH VENICE — A mother-daughter legal team will be assisting area residents with learning about estate planning and wills with their ongoing AWESOMEover60 series.

Annette Z.P. Ross and/or Madeline A. Ross Mojica will be guest speakers on estate planning, wills, elder law and other issues to assist residents along with people considering becoming Florida residents in the region.

The event is from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Blue Lotus Meditation Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd.


Annette Z.P. Ross has practiced law for more than three decades in Massachusetts and Florida. She set up her law practice in Venice in 1999.

Madeline A. Ross Mojica graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law, and is licensed in Michigan and Florida.

AWESOMEover60 said in a news release they are pleased to have the duo.

“Self-care, the gift you give yourself, is priority and taking care of the business of life is essential at the start of a new year, a new decade,” Joan Wright, founder, said in the news release. “Please join us in a comfortable setting for easy conversation about hard decisions.”

AWESOMEover60 continues “Self-Care, the gift you give yourself,” with a two-part series on the Business of Life.

Next month, the presentation is “Good Life, Good Death,” on Feb. 20, presented by Karen Orr, certified end of life doula.

To make reservations, call 201-970-5350 or email. jwright@awesomeover60.com $10 payable at door.

AWESOMEover60 stands for Accomplished Women Exploring Self-actualizing Opportunities, Making a Difference, Ever-evolving Programs. The program’s collaboration is with the Blue Lotus Meditation Center, a 501©(3) nonprofit, according to a news release.


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