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SRQ DAILY Jul 27, 2023

Thursday Family and Recreation Edition

Thursday Family and Recreation Edition

"It is a dream come true to be a part of this project, and today to see the acrylic windows going into place in the largest habitat is fantastic."

- Evan Barniskis, Associate Vice President, Mote Aquarium.
 

[Mote SEA]  A Milestone for Mote SEA
Laura Paquette, laura.paquette@srqme.com

One plus of driving past University Town Center on I-75 is the chance to glimpse the construction of the Mote Science Education Aquarium, or Mote SEA, scheduled for opening in December 2024. What began as a patch of land rich with opportunity has been transformed into a massive structure teeming with dedicated planners and construction workers. On July 25, the Mote team celebrated a critical milestone for the project, the installation of a 27,900-pound piece of acrylic for the Gulf of Mexico exhibit, the largest exhibit space in the new building. “Not everybody gets to design and build a brand new aquarium, so being a part of the entire process, from the beginning stages of chicken scratch of our ideas on paper to working with the architects to see them come to life on paper to now working with the construction company to see them come to life in person, has been fantastic,” said Evan Barniskis, the Mote Aquarium associate vice president.

Barniskis and other Mote staff gathered on the upper deck of PopStroke to watch from afar as a crane lifted the giant viewing window, which is 26 feet long, 17 feet high and 11 inches wide. Designed to celebrate the riches of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota’s maritime neighbor, the exhibit provides ample viewing of coral reef formations, sharks, rays, sea turtles and a myriad of fish species. The figure eight-shaped tank will also look out over a multi-purpose room, so that everyone, from students on field trips to banquet attendees, can appreciate the gulf’s natural wonders.

Mote projects that the new aquarium will double the number of annual visitors, drawing in residents from emerging communities along the coast. The building’s central location at UTC off of I-75 increases its accessibility and transports a drop of the ocean to inland communities. “The most amazing thing about this new aquarium will be the technology that we’re able to incorporate into the exhibits as well as the new habitats,” Barniskis added, eager to surprise visitors with this component of the space. “We’ll have an entire gallery dedicated to Pacific waters which will include South American penguins.”

Mirroring a bustling coral reef under the sea, the construction site is a hive of activity full of construction workers and Mote staff proud to experience this important milestone. “It’s a dream come true to be a part of this project,” he said, “and today to see the acrylic windows going into place in the largest habitat is fantastic.”

To learn more about Mote SEA, visit moteoceansforall.org. 

The 27,900-pound acrylic window for the Gulf of Mexico exhibit was installed on July 25, marking significant progress for the aquarium. Photo by Sarasota Drone Guy.

Mote SEA

[Religion]  Temple Sinai Announces Student Rabbi and New Family Membership Tiered Pricing

Temple Sinai is proud to announce Bethany Leinweber, Director of Youth Education and Family Engagement, has enrolled as a rabbinical student in the Aleph Ordination Program (www.aleph.org/aop) and has been named as the temple’s Student Rabbi. Bethany has helped shape the outreach, engagement and educational programs at Temple Sinai throughout her 17-year tenure. She founded and launched the Gan at Temple Sinai preschool and has re-envisioned the religious school “JQuest” program, engaging the congregation’s children and teens through a variety of programs and creative curriculum. Bethany earned dual bachelor’s degrees in
Jewish Studies and Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Miami. Bethany feels privileged to work alongside Chazzan Cliff Abramson and for the opportunity to help lead services while she pursues her rabbinic studies. About her new role, Bethany says, “Temple Sinai has held a special place in my heart and is my family's home away from home. I feel honored and truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve Temple Sinai as its student rabbi. We are an inclusive, diverse and innovative congregation and community and I look forward to sharing in life cycle events, creating educational, social, and spiritual memories.“ Temple Sinai also announces a new tiered membership structure for JQuest families with children in grades K-12, providing families the flexibility to choose the membership tier that best matches their financial resources. JQuest is an exciting journey of Jewish learning and discovery for children and families and an opportunity to develop and strengthen Jewish identity, knowledge and community. The program instills children and families with a sense of commitment to and excitement about Jewish life and Jewish peoplehood. Through teaching students about the Jewish past they become inspired and empowered to create a Jewish life in the present that is committed to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Overall, the goal is for children and families in JQuest to be challenged, inspired, and energized by the power of Jewish ideas and traditions. To learn more about JQuest, please join us on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:30pm for a JQuest Open House. In addition, to inquire about membership and all of Temple Sinai’s cultural, educational, religious and social offerings, please attend Connect with Sinai open house on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00pm to 5:45pm and stay for Erev Shabbat services and barbecue dinner. Temple Sinai is located at 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota (enter only from Proctor Road). For more information, visit templesinai-sarasota.org or call 941-924-1802. 

[Baseball]  Orioles Announce 2024 Spring Training Schedule

 The Orioles today announced their 2024 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Saturday, February 24, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the Boston Red Sox. The club’s 2024 spring schedule features 16 home games, including eight weekend games. The O’s will face nine different opponents during Grapefruit League play, with 13 of the club’s 32 games against American League East divisional rivals – Boston Red Sox (3 games; 2 at home), New York Yankees (2 games; 1 at home), Tampa Bay Rays (4 games; 2 at home), and Toronto Blue Jays (4 games; 2 at home). The Orioles will play a spring-high six games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, three of which will be at Ed Smith Stadium. Baltimore will also host the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies during the 2024 Spring Training slate. The team’s 16-game road schedule features three games at the Braves and Pirates, two games at the Blue Jays, Rays, and Twins, and one game at the Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, and Yankees. The 2024 season will mark the Orioles’ 15th Spring Training season in Sarasota and the club’s 14th season at the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. Game times and report dates will be announced at a later date. To be among the first notified for 2024 ticket offers, fans should subscribe to the free Orioles Insider digital newsletter at Orioles.com/Newsletter. For the complete 2024 spring training schedule, please visit Orioles.com/Schedule. A printable schedule is also attached. In the 14 years since the Orioles moved Major League Spring Training operations to Sarasota, more than 1.3 million fans have enjoyed Orioles baseball at Ed Smith Stadium. In addition, the Orioles host a myriad of special events throughout the year – including youth sports tournaments, arts and entertainment programs, and charitable activations – helping to generate more than $600 million in economic impact in the state of Florida since 2015. Beyond economic impact, the Orioles have provided more than $3.9 million to local Sarasota organizations through cash donations and in-kind contributions. Over the past 13 years, the team has made it a priority to help combat food insecurity, empower the youth of the community, provide arts and educational resources for local children, and be able to help when the community needs them the most. This past September when Hurricane Ian hit, the Orioles acted quickly to step in and help. Players and staff helped compile cases of water, gas tanks, ice, and other supplies, while Ed Smith Stadium parking lots were used to house emergency response providers. The Orioles also partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to provide local families in need with necessary food prior to the holidays. For details, visit Orioles.com/Sarasota. 

To learn more, visit

[Baseball]  Atlanta Braves Announce 2024 Spring Training Schedule

The Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball announced the club’s 2024 Grapefruit League schedule. The Braves’ 32-game slate is scheduled to begin on Saturday, February 24 at CoolToday Park against the Tampa Bay Rays. All of Atlanta’s 32 games will be played against nine different teams – the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays. The schedule features 16 games at the Braves’ spring training facility, CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. The Braves’ Grapefruit League home opener is slated for Sunday, February 25 against the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta will wrap up its spring schedule with consecutive games against Minnesota, including the finale on Tuesday, March 26 in Fort Myers.
The five-time defending National League East Champions are slated to open the 2024 regular season in Philadelphia with a three-game series against the Phillies on March 28. The 2024 Braves’ season home opener is set to take place Friday, April 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Atlanta Braves are currently selling season tickets, group, and hospitality events for spring training 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale at a later date. To purchase season tickets or to book a group or hospitality event call 941-413-5004. Please contact 941-413-5000 or email springtraining@braves.com for questions or more information. Contact arianna.costello@braves.com for media inquiries. 

[Family Event]  Shark Week at The Bazaar

Attention all shark enthusiasts! The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is going fin-tastic this week with a Shark Week celebration. Dive into a sea of excitement as we bring you shark-inspired art and an opportunity to win fin-tastic prizes! Highlighting our shark-infused week is the thrilling "Guess the Teeth" contest. Plunge your hand into a bucket filled with authentic shark teeth and channel your inner marine biologist to estimate the number of teeth it contains. The shark tooth aficionado with the closest guess will be swimming home with an exciting prize that will leave them grinning from ear to ear! But that's not all! The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is thrilled to host an array of talented vendors who specialize in awe-inspiring shark-related art. From stunning art to intricately crafted paintings made with shark teeth you'll find a treasure trove of unique pieces that will leave you in awe. In addition to the captivating art, our vendors offer an enticing assortment of merchandise, including jaw-dropping jewelry, clothing, plants, crafts, and so much more. Whether you're a devoted shark lover or simply looking for an unforgettable gift, our vendors have just what you need to make a splash! Visit The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime at 821 Apricot Ave in Sarasota. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10-3pm. For more information, www.BazaarOnApricotandLime.com. 

Pictured: Guess the Teeth to win a prize at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime during their Shark Week celebration.

[Arts & Entertainment]  Hermitage Sunsets at Selby Gardens Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season

The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s popular series, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” continues into its fourth year as part of the Hermitage’s 2023-2024 season. The outdoor series — a continuing collaboration between the Hermitage and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens — features performances and explorations of works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni. “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” events are currently scheduled to take place at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus and its Historic Spanish Point Campus in Osprey. The first of these events is “The Blurred Line Between Humor and Heartbreak: A Playwriting Workshop,” where award-winning writer, actor, and Hermitage Fellow Halley Feiffer will invite participants into the creative process on Thursday, October 5, at 6pm, at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Admission is free, but registration is required ($5/person) at HermitageArtistRetreat.org. Feiffer is a WGA, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle-nominated writer and actor. She is currently writing and show-running Season 12 of Ryan Murphy's hit television series American Horror Story, starring Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian. She is also writing the book for the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Thelma & Louise with Neko Case composing. Her television and film roles include HBO’s Mildred Pierce, Flight of the Conchords, and Bored to Death, and the films The Squid and the Whale, Gentlemen Broncos, and He’s Way More Famous than You, which she also co-wrote. She is currently developing a film adaptation of her play The Pain of My Belligerence with Lena Dunham’s Good Thing Going for her to direct. Confirmed dates for this fourth season of “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” include: Thursday, October 5, 2023, Downtown Sarasota Campus, Thursday, November 30, 2023, Historic Spanish Point Campus, Thursday, January 25, 2024, Downtown Sarasota Campus, Thursday March 28, 2024, Downtown Sarasota Campus, Thursday, May 23, 2024, Historic Spanish Point Campus. 

Pictured: Hermitage Fellow Claire Chase at Selby Gardens. Photo courtesy of The Hermitage.

[Hospital News]  SMH Joins International Study of Novel Heart Failure Treatment

Despite decades of advances in the understanding and treatment of heart failure, standard therapies do not work well for all patients, leaving many with chronic and at times life-threatening symptoms. An investigational cardiac implant, however, is raising the possibility of a new treatment option and hope for heart failure patients whose symptoms cannot be controlled by current therapies. Corvia Medical’s RESPONDER-HF study, now under way at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and about 60 other sites in the United States, Europe, and Australia, gives qualifying heart failure patients randomized access to atrial shunt therapy. The Corvia® Atrial Shunt is a minimally invasive cardiac implant that has been shown to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. In earlier safety studies, atrial shunting resulted in significant reductions in the rate of heart failure hospitalizations and sustained improvement in patients’ quality of life. Sarasota Memorial’s Research Institute is currently enrolling patients in the RESPONDER-HF confirmatory study. Led by Sarasota cardiologist Hakim Morsli, MD, the local study is enrolling heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), the most common type of heart failure, but one for which effective treatments are limited. More than 26 million people worldwide have HF, and the majority have HFpEF, making it the largest unmet clinical need in cardiovascular medicine. The atrial shunt is placed by an interventional cardiologist or electrophysiologist during a one-time minimally invasive procedure. A catheter is used to place the shunt as a passage between the left and right atria. This passage allows blood to flow from the high pressure left atrium to the lower pressure right atrium, relieving pressure in the heart and lungs and thereby reducing shortness of breath, chest pain and other symptoms that put many HFpEF patients at risk. The RESPONDER-HF is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study that will enroll up to 260 patients, age 40 or older, whose heart failure symptoms persist despite directed medical therapy. Patients will be randomized to a treatment track (to receive the investigational device) or a control track (where they will undergo testing and examination but will not receive the device), and monitored for five years. Neither the participants nor researchers know which treatment participants receive until their 24-month follow-up visit. The Corvia Atrial Shunt is the most widely studied atrial shunt for heart failure. It has been implanted in more than 550 patients worldwide and reviewed in academic publications. The RESPONDER-HF trial builds on the extensive data and progressive learnings from the earlier REDUCE LAP-HF II clinical trial, the largest randomized controlled trial of device-based therapy in HFpEF. Results of that study showed that within a large responder population, representing 50% of study patients, treatment with the Corvia Atrial Shunt resulted in a 45% reduction in heart failure events and a 55% greater improvement in quality of life compared to sham control. 



[SOON]  FILM: Family Movie Night at The Bay , July 28, 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Join us for a free screening of Shrek at The Bay. Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends to enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars. Free scoop of Rise and Nyes ice cream to the first 100 people, first come, first served. Tasty food and beverage will be available for purchase at Simply Greek Food Truck. In the film, a mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back. It's the story of a terrifying green ogre by the name of Shrek, who lives in a swamp. The Bay Park, The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, thebaysarasota.org.

[SOON]  GALA: Magic and Mystery, An Indoor Evening Event , July 29, 7 to 10 pm
Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery, based on a foundation of artists helping artists, continues its seasons offerings with Magic and Mystery, Saturday, July 29, 7-10 p.m., at 927 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota. This indoor market features area vendors selling handcrafted items, angel readings, food and drink, raffle prizes and wickedly exciting performances and interactive experiences. Guests are encouraged to dress in their magical best. Entertainment includes performances by illusionist Marshall Chandler, Light Dancer Ace of Wands, stilt performer KC Allen, and live poetry by Steve McAllister. Tickets are $15 at the door or available for purchase at www.CreativeLiberties.net. Food and entertainment are included in the ticket price.
[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Adult Summer Camp at the Humane Society of Sarasota County , July 29, 3 to 6 pm

Do you wish you could attend HSSC Fur Fun Camps? Now you can. HSSC Adult Summer Camp gives adults the chance to learn about and interact with shelter pets and other animals, both domestic and exotic. Join us on Saturday, July 29, from 3-6 pm, for exciting speakers, an inside look at the happenings in our facility, and adult snacks and drinks. Our Adult Summer Camp is designed for adults but is just as fun as the kids version, and will be held in the Education Center at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St., Sarasota. For more information and to register, visit hssc.org.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Game of Life , July 29, 11 am to 3 pm

JFCS of the Suncoast REACH, Restoring Empowerment and Choosing Hope, and Ignite Fatherhood program is hosting their Game of Life Summer Event on July 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. This unique event is a fun and engaging way for families to spend time together while learning important life skills. Inspiration abounds with exciting activities, delicious fare from gourmet and popular food trucks, and sought after prizes including Baltimore Orioles Spring Training tickets, hotel stays, golf outings, Crayola Admission tickets, and many casual and trendy restaurants to name some available prizes. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Families are encouraged to bring their children for this engaging and summer fun-filled event. Free tickets are required and are available at jfcs-cares.org.

[SOON]  GALLERY: Identity, Exploring the Human Condition , June 1 – August 5, Gallery hours

The 2023 exhibition season continues with Identity, Exploring the Human Condition, which highlights the diverse talents of artists from across the southeast region of the United States and will be on display in all four gallery spaces. On view from June 1-August 5, the opening reception is Thursday, June 1, 6-8 p.m. The juror is Christy Paris, an art professor and PhD candidate in the College of Education at the University of South Florida. A Juror’s Critique, with Paris, will take place on Tuesday, June 6. Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For information, visit www.artsarasota.org or call 941-365-2032.

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Comedy Lottery at Florida Studio Theatre Improv , June 3 – July 29, 7:30pm
It is the lottery where everyone wins. Twelve lucky audience members determine the fate of our team by selecting the nightly lineup of games. Our cast of funny people are off to the races spinning scenes, sketches, and songs to win your laughter. Bownes Lab, 1265 First St., Sarasota, floridastudiotheatre.org.
[SOON]  MUSIC: Jazz Thursdays , July 13 – December 14, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Join Sarasota Art Museum for Jazz Thursdays featuring live jazz music, contemporary art, and sips and bites from Bistro. Hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Jazz Thursday happens on the second Thursday of each month, 5:30-8 p.m. Galleries, Bistro, and SHOP open. FREE for Members, $20 for Not-Yet Members.

[SOON]  MUSIC: Wellen Park Summer Music Series , July 19 – September 30, Various times

Wellen Park invites the community to come out and enjoy music from local bands and artists during the Summer Music Series every Wednesday through Sunday in Downtown Wellen. Now through September, Wellen Park is hosting different musicians throughout the week. Every week, Wind Down Wednesdays, Thursday Tunes and Saturday Sounds will feature music under the Heritage Tree from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday Night Live, the first Friday of the month, will feature a band on the Solis Hall stage overlooking the Great Lawn from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday Groove, the second, third and fourth Friday of the month, will feature music under the Heritage Tree from 5 to 9 p.m. On Unplugged Sunday, every Sunday, there will be music under the Heritage Tree from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. The series is open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating on the Great Lawn and around the Heritage Tree. For more information, visit wellenpark.com/events/summer-music-series.

[SOON]  GALA: Toast Local , August 19, 1-5 pm

On Saturday, August 19th from 1-5pm, at Robarts Arena in Sarasota join us for Toast Local, and raise a glass to local charities. Benefiting The Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation, enjoy a craft cocktail and beer tasting with delicious bites, plus special musical guest Kettle of Fish. The fun begins with a free family-friendly car show from 9am to 1pm. The Rotary Club of Sarasota is a network of active and retired business, professional, and community leaders dedicated to helping make Sarasota and the world a better place. Each year, the club receives requests from a number of local not-for-profit agencies seeking support. Toast Local will bring the local community together for an afternoon this summer to taste local beers, cocktails, and food. All proceeds will then be donated back to the local community. Information and tickets at rotaryclubofsarasota.com/toast-local, 21 and older.

[SOON]  GALLERY: 55 Frida Project , June 18 – August 18, Various times

Maverick, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo painted 55 self-portraits in her short and tragic life. View the commemorative exhibit by artist Beck Lane of her work at UUCS Lexow Wing Gallery, her artwork merges extraordinary creative vision and innovative technique and has been collected and shown in pop-up galleries, solo shows, galleries, and private collections in Boston, California, New York City, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Miami, Brussels, Switzerland, South America, and Israel. On her YouTube Channel, Catalyst and Co., Beck records herself painting live, while offering encouragement to fellow artists, and sharing her experiences as an artist and her painting process and techniques. These mixed medium works pulsate with powerful, vibrant energy, fluid color and rare style. On Sunday, July 16, Lane will be painting live from 12-2 pm at the Lexow Gallery. UUCS Lexow Wing Gallery, 3975 Fruitville Rd., www.uucsarasota.com, www.becklaneartist.com.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park , June 25 – May 31, 9 am to 1 pm

Visit Fresh Harvest, the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Fresh Harvest takes place every Sunday in Downtown Wellen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can peruse different vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice.

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: John Pirman, Diving Into Nature , July 22 – September 17, Garden Hours

Dive into nature this summer at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, where a retrospective-like show of the career of Sarasota artist John Pirman to date can be seen inside the Museum of Botany and the Arts and outside in the Gardens. The show features several of his signature views of Sarasota, including iconic scenes of Selby Gardens itself, along with diverse works from his 30-year career in New York City and even pieces from his childhood in Ohio. On view daily through September 17. Learn more at selby.org.

[SOON]  FOOD: SIN Nights at Geckos on Hillview , May 12 – August 31, 10 pm to midnight

Enjoy SIN Nights for Geckos Hospitality and Service Industry Colleagues. Join Geckos on Hillview Street in Southside Village and let us serve you late at night after your shift on Friday and Saturday nights. We will keep the light on late for you and offer Geckos food and drink specials just for you from 10-Midnight. Come in wearing your uniform or bring in your schedule and enjoy the camaraderie of friends at Geckos on Hillview. 1900 Hillview Street, Sarasota, www.GeckosGrill.com.

[SOON]  THEATER: Black Pearl Sings , June 28 – August 6, Various times

In 1935 Depression-era Texas, two women from very different backgrounds discover the other holds the key to everything they have each been searching for. Susannah is an ambitious Library of Congress musicologist, determined to record undocumented slave songs. Pearl is an African American woman with a soulful voice, a steely spirit, and a sentence in a high-security female prison. Pearls memory is a treasure-trove of unrecorded slave era music, but can she hand over her ancestors’ songs without giving up something of herself? Black Pearl Sings tells the evocative story of an unlikely bond, preservation of musical heritage, and the human need for hope and healing. Florida Studio Theatre, Keating Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota, floridastudiotheatre.org.

[SOON]  THEATER: Divas Three , July 11 – September 17, Various times

Florida Studio Theatre presents Divas Three, a dynamic music revue featuring four decades of hits by some of the most influential women of music. With songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Carole King, and more, this original revue pays tribute to the artists whose musical impact has earned them the coveted title of diva. Created by Nancy Allen Productions, Divas Three begins playing on July 11 in the FST Court Cabaret. Tickets are now on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or at 941.366.9000. Florida Studio Theatre, 1265 1st St., Sarasota.

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: The Surfer Boys at Florida Studio Theatre , June 13 – August 13, Various times

Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with The Surfer Boys,an energetic tribute to the music of The Beach Boys. Featuring such hits as California Girls, Good Vibrations, Barbara Ann, and Surfin USA, The Surfer Boys is filled with the honey-tinged harmonies and unforgettable melodies that defined 1960s California and pop music. The Surfer Boys begins playing June 13 in the FST Goldstein Cabaret. Tickets are now on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or at 941.366.9000.

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Eco Engineers , April 12 – September 3, During museum hours

Eco Engineers are plants and animals that profoundly impact their ecosystem. Through their presence or behavior, eco engineers create microhabitats, or unique areas within an ecosystem. Other species have taken notice of these microhabitats and decided to move in! In this exhibition, explore nine of Florida’s eco engineers and discover why our landscape wouldn’t be the same without them. Eco Engineers is a bilingual (English and Spanish) special exhibition created by our own Museum curators. Included with museum admission. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, bishopscience.org.

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Conservation Foundation Trivia Nights , June 9 – August 11, 5 to 8 p.m.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to announce a monthly trivia series this summer at their Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey on June 9, July 14 and August 11. The free community events will take place from 5pm to 8pm with trivia beginning at 6pm. Each month a different food truck duo will be onsite offering a variety of tasty options the whole family can enjoy. The public is invited to come watch, play, or simply enjoy nature and food with family and friends. Each monthly event will have a different theme with a variety of questions covering categories ranging from movies and music to science and nature. Teams can have up to eight members and multi-generational teams are encouraged. The winning team for each individual monthly event will receive a prize package in recognition of their win. Points will also be accumulated across the series, with the overall winning team receiving their choice of a private, guided hike or kayak trip for up to ten people. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit upon for this outdoor, picnic-style gathering. In the event of rain, the trivia component will be moved to an area under cover. Learn more and RSVP at conservationfoundation.com/events. Conservation Foundation, 400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey.

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