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Monday, dec. 6
breakfast with LEY o 7:45 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County meets at the Hyatt Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. County Administrator Jim Ley will be the keynote speaker. Joe McKenna and Leif Bjaland of the Florida West Coast Symphony also will address the group. The sponsor is LandMark Bank of Florida. Cost: $20 for EDC investors and $25 for non-investors. For reservations, call (941) 955-2508, ext. 514, or e-mail [email protected].
monday, dec. 8
computer class o 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Center for Innovation and Technology at MCC Lakewood Ranch presents learning Windows XP, level one. Cost: $109. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000.
Tuesday, dec. 9
customer service class o noon to 4 p.m. at Manatee Community College. Learn how to deliver consistent excellent customer service. This class is based on the book, iGive eem the Pickle,i and a copy is included in the $85 fee. For more information or to register, call (941) 408-1412.
Award ceremony o 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Economic Development Council hosts Manatee Countyis Annual Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon at the Manatee Civic Center. Twenty-four businesses have been identified as finalists for five awards.
Friday, dec. 10
TECHNOLOGY AwardS o 7:30 a.m. Technology innovators in Sarasota and Manatee counties will be recognized at the annual Technology Innovation Awards breakfast at the Sudakoff Center at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Presented by the Suncoast Technology Alliance and Gulf Coast Business Review, the awards recognize local companies that have invented new technologies or significant innovated existing technology. Event sponsors are Sarasota County government, CPA Associates, DOS Computer Center, South Tampa Bay, Startup Florida and the Suncoast Technology Alliance. Cost: $20. For more information, call (941) 362-4848.
computer class o 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Center for Innovation and Technology at MCC Lakewood Ranch presents learning Windows XP, level one. Cost: $109. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000.
Monday, dec. 13
Practical Ethical issues o 6 p.m. Suncoast Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida Inc. meets at The Waterside Room, 216 Sarasota Quay. Attorney Gary H. Larsen will speak on practical ethical issues. For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.
insurance license PREP o 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Manatee Community Collegeis Center for Corporate and Community Development offers an exam review class for those seeking a state license to become an insurance agent. The first 36 hours of the course will be taken online via the Internet. Students meet for an in-class review and exam at MCC Bradenton. Topics include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, life and health insurance, annuities, health and accident insurance, disability and medical reimbursement. Cost: $150. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000.
Tuesday, dec. 14
FINANCIAL seminar o 3 p.m. Build a stronger financial portfolio through real estate investments. Speakers include Karyn Heckman of A.G. Edwards and Dave Minton, owner/Realtor of Bosshardt Realty Services Inc. Seating is limited for the free seminar. For reservations or more information, call (941) 388-6075.
Wednesday, dec. 15
protect the children o 6 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association meets at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The keynote speaker will be Paula Adams, an assistant attorney general. For more information, call Kim Swartz at (941) 308-5992.
Financial seminar o 3 p.m. Build a stronger financial portfolio through real estate investments. Speakers include Karyn Heckman of A.G. Edwards and Dave Minton, owner of Bosshardt Realty Services Inc. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (941) 388-6075.
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