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Cupcake Ally Art and Gift Gallery Now Open

Cupcake Ally Art and Gift Gallery is now open at Cupcakes A Go-Go, Sarasota's hot new cupcake bakery at 2079 Siesta Drive. Original watercolors, oils, acrylics, lino-prints and other read more...

American Idol's Seysha to Perform Live at Ringling Museum

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art with the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau are proud to announce that American Idol’s Syesha Mercado is schedule to perform Friday, May 9, 2008, 3:30 p.m. on the Ca d’Zan Terrace at the Ringling Museum. This concert will be free and open to the public. Please contact Lynn Hobeck Bates, 941.359.5700 Ext. 2803, Erin Duggan at the SCVB at 941.356.0432 for more information.

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Win a dinner at Ceviche!

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Celebrate Mothersday!

Show mom how much you appreciate her with a dinner at Fleming's. In addition to our regular menu, we're offering two special prix fixe selections. After 4:30 p.m., select from our regular menu which includes our "Prime" Prime Rib, available every Sunday. Open early at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11. Contact them at 941-358-9463 to make your reservation.
Please join us for a relaxing Mother's Day dinner. We will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Morel Restaurant. Contact them at 941-927-8716 to make your reservation.
Mother’s Day Brunch 11 am - 2:30 pm at the Saltwater Cafe. All Day Free Glass of Champagne with any entree! Live Music with Gary Lesher! All Day Specials: All served with homemade Swiss bread, cole slaw and garnished with corn on the cob and steamed red potato.
* Fresh Fish Starting at $13.99 * Choice of Mahi-Mahi, North Atlantic Salmon, Sashimi Grade Tuna, Rainbow Trout, Tilapia, Gulf Grouper or Chilean Sea Bass. All served with homemade Swiss bread, fresh vegetables and choice of Potato Au Gratin, Jasmine Rice, Seasoned French Fries,Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Pasta. Desserts: Chocolate Fondue for Two ........... 12.99 Apfel Chüechli (Fried Apple) .......... 6.99 Try one of our specialty Coffees, After Dinner Liquor, Wines, Ports or Sherry!

Events


Wine Tasting to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children: 5/9/2008

To benefit the SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse, will host a wine tasting .

We will feature over 60 wines from producers such as Antinori, Robert Mondavi, Merryvale, Stonestreet, Castle Rock, and Beringers Prvt. Resv. Cabernet Sauvignon. Appetizers will include smoked Maple Leaf Duck Breast along with fine cheeses from Vermont Cabot Dairy.


Martini Madness - Some Like it Dirty: 5/9/2008

Attention all movie goers and Dalí lovers! Our annual martini tasting and silent art auction plans to be the best yet.

This year's theme has a unique 40s and 50s movie twist while tying in a celebration for the current exhibit, "Dalí & Film". We also have twenty prominent Bay area artists who have created original pieces honoring Dalí from the 40s and 50s through painting, photography, and sculpting.

This year we will be featuring specialty martinis from Trump Vodka provided by Premier Beverage, food catered by Nova 535, and music by DJ Shannon.

This incredible art event will sell out!


Wines from the Land Down Under: Whites that Glow and Reds that Plunder: 5/9/2008

From one coast to the other, Australia offers some fantastic wines with outstanding flavor to price ratio. We'll taste Australia's signature Shiraz as well as other hidden gems. Light appetizers served but no vegemite sandwiches, well maybe.

Proceeds benefit All Children's Hospital.


Vino 100 and Peterbrooke Chocolatier Team Up to Celebrate Mother’s Day: 5/10/2008

Want to show Mom how special she is? How about wine from VINO 100 Valrico and chocolate from Peterbrooke Chocolatier? VINO 100 Valrico will provide its customers with the perfect pairings of wine and some of the area’s best chocolate in a FREE event.


An Evening With Friends, OUT in the WILD: 5/10/2008

Open Bar, Auction, DJ Andy, Raffles. To support Clip 19 (Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)


EURO TRIP: 5/10/2008

Every Second and fourth Saturday of the month join us for European Discotheque theme party after 10:00pm! Our Euro DJs will seduce you with the exotic beats of Eurodance, Techno, House, and Trance. Dance the night away with the latest European and American Hits. Have to be 18 years of age to party, 21 years of age to drink, $7 to enter (Admission goes to Euro DJs traveling to St. Pete Beach from outside of Tampa Bay)! Check out our website for today's theme!
DATES: every second and forth Saturday: 04/12, 04/26, 05/10, 05/24, 06/14, 06/28, 07/12, 07/26


Come out and Support Jose Luis as Salvador Dali!!: 5/10/2008

Support Jose Luis as he competes in the Salvador Dali Look Alike contest!!


"VIVA LA MUSICA" FESTIVAL AT BUSCH GARDENS: 5/11/2008

Viva La Musica 2008
Enjoy today’s top artists, plus delicious Latin food and the fiery flair of Hispanic Heritage. Latin Cultures Come Alive during Sea World's® Orlando's and Busch Gardens® Tampa's Viva La Musica Celebration.
Hot music and spicy foods combine to create a vibrant Latin flare at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Fl, during Viva La Musica Celebration.
Come and dance the day away to a fiery beat, sample tasty Latin foods plus enjoy all the great shows, rides and attractions.
This year’s sizzling live concert line-up features Latin’s most popular performers.
This year music performers are:
Orquesta Los Soneros, Sarasota, FL And Willie Colon y su Orquesta, New York, NY
Viva la Musica is included with park admission!!!!!!
Park Hours:
Open year-round at 9 a.m., with extended hours during summer and holidays. Allow a full day to see all shows and attractions.
Information:
For general park information, call (800) 4-ADVENTURE, or (407) 351-3600


"Ray Olan & The Jazz Ole Band": 5/11/2008

Latin Jazz


Entertainment at The Haye Loft: 5/12/2008

Come and listen to Matt Bokulic


VINO 100 Bradenton Hosts First Meeting of The East County Networking Group: 5/12/2008

Looking for an easy, fun way to network? Want to promote your East County business to others in Manatee County? Join VINO 100 Bradenton as they host the first gathering of The East County Networking Group and discover ways to support and promote local businesses.

This special event will be held on Monday, May 12 from 5:30 to 7 PM at VINO 100 Bradenton, located in the Bennett Plaza Shopping Center, 5222 State Road 64 East in Bradenton, just across from Brighthouse Networks.

Wine tasting and light snacks will be provided and a raffle will be held to win a substantial discount on a client appreciation event to be held at VINO 100 Bradenton. This event is open to all East County business owners, representatives, and executives as a way to meet and greet in a casual yet professional setting. Invite other like-minded professionals and bring business cards to network in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.

VINO 100 is a unique wine buying concept that features “100 great wines for $25 or less” and arranges wine in the store as they would be set up for a wine tasting event, from light whites to full-bodied reds. VINO 100 offers a Wine Club where members meet monthly to taste new wines and receive discounts on purchases. In addition, special-themed free wine tasting events open to the public are offered throughout every month. In addition, Vino 100 offers hundreds of wine-themed gifts for all wine enthusiasts, as well as a wide variety of cigars.
VINO 100 is located at 5222 East State Road 64 (Manatee Avenue) in the Bennett Plaza Shopping Center, just one exit south of Ellenton on Interstate 75 and 1.5 miles west of the Interstate, across from Brighthouse Networks. It is open Monday– Friday, 11 am– 8 pm, Saturday noon– 6 pm and Sunday noon– 5 pm. More information about on-going events can be obtained through the website: www.vino100bradenton.com or by calling 941-747-8466 (VINO).


Ladies Night at the Melting Pot: 5/13/2008

Join us for ladies night. Get the girls together for $5.00 Martini's and a four course dinner for $30.00 per person. Special guest Nathan Coe Marsh will be here to dazzle you with his illusions. You won't want to miss it!!


Spring/Summer Seasonal Brews: 5/14/2008

Whew! The weather is hot and it's only gonna get hotter and more humid. Join us (in the air conditioning) as we experience thirst quenching beers and seasonal brews. Advanced reservations required, heavy appetizers served.


Hawaii 5'O Party at the 5 O'Clock Club: 5/14/2008

ress Hawaiian to get Freebies!
FREE Tropical Shots - Tropical Drinks - Draft Beer
Contests - Prizes - Music -Real Island Fun!
BOOK IT DANNO - BE THERE. ALOHA!


TAMPA BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL OSI PARTY: 5/15/2008

OSI Party for the Senses. Attendees will be transcended to a state of heightened awareness upon entering each outdoor villa that is crafted to treat one of your five senses, including an oxygen bar, massage spa, art gallery and of course, unleash your palate at one of Outback Steakhouse International’s five restaurants


2nd Annual Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival Golf Tournement : 5/15/2008

The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival debuts with the FRLA Chef Golf Invitational at the Feather Sound Golf and Country Club. Locally acclaimed chefs will team up and play in a foursome in a scramble format at one of the Bay Area’s best courses.

Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits and the Abilities Foundation, the 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival. Featuring noted winemakers, premier wines, local and internationally acclaimed chefs, this festival brings international recognition to the gastronomic culinary scene in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area. Premier events include a concert by acclaimed jazz artist Brian McKnight, Titanium Chef Competition, Black Tie Gala Dinner, wine seminars and a fabulous Grand Tasting on the beautiful white sand beach at the Don CeSar.


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