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Living Longer is Only Half the Answer

The other half is learning the TOOLS TO TAKE control of your memory health, financial well-being and your estate planning.

Since January 2011, 19,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day for the next 19 years. 85 year old plus continues to be the fastest growing segment in our population.  With this aging demographic comes an increasing demand for medical care and a greater need for preventive services.

Health care reform will change how medical care and preventive services will be reimbursed.  This will have an impact on financial planning and estate planning.

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay will be hosting a panel discussion open to the public to educate everyone on the necessary tools.

The event being held on February 23, 2012 will feature:

Nicci Kobritz, President of Scienza: Memory for Life

Anthony Bartirome, Estate Planning Attorney, Blalock Walters, P.A.

Nicholas Drizos, President and Portfolio Manager, Horizon Wealth Advisors

Registration will begin at 9:30 am and the presentation will start promptly at 10:00 am. 

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. 

Please RSVP to Dee Newberry at 941-925-9532 or dee@youthfulaging.net 

Scienza is a division of Youthful Aging Home Health.

For more information please contact: Vivienne Smith - Vice President, Business Development at 941-925-9532- Vivienne@youthfulaging.net.

For more information online please visit – www.scienzamemory.com 



Tour of Kitchens to showcase Riverview area this year

The Manatee Technical Institute Foundation third annual Tour of Kitchens will take place on Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Guests will visit six beautiful homes along Riverview Boulevard and sample signature dishes prepared by popular local chefs in each kitchen. Participating restaurants include Euphemia Haye, Pier 22, Ortygia Restaurant, SOMA Diner, Riverhouse Reef & Grill, and Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Specially selected wines will also be served. The tour will end with a coffee and dessert station at the Manatee River Garden Club. Gourmet desserts prepared by

MTICulinary Arts students will include caramel-pecan fragipane galette, chocolate raspberry cheesecake, mocha petite gateaux, hazelnut mousse swans, coconut macaroons, tiramisu, assorted fresh baked cookies, handmade chocolates, fresh fruit, and cherries jubilee with vanilla-bean ice cream.

Tickets are $55 each. Complimentary trolley service is provided from the Manatee River Garden Club to all stops on the tour.

MTIFoundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity.  Participating in this event helps to ensure a high quality workforce in our community. The funds raised will help students with educational expenses to be able to compete at a national level. The MTIFoundation is especially grateful to its community partners for this event. Platinum sponsors: Beck, Fawley Bryant, World Design, Brighthouse Networks, Edible Sarasota, and Living on the Suncoast. Other Sponsors: Ad-vance Talent Solutions, The Bradenton Herald, FP&L, Gold Star Limo, METV, Neal Communities, People at Play, Sea Breeze Coffee & Tea, Taste Dining & Travel Magazine, Total Wine, and West Coast Woman.

Tickets must be purchased by February 20 for mail delivery or by 3 p.m. February 24 for

pick up at MTIMain Campus.  For more information please visit www.manateetechnicalinstitute.org and/or to purchase tickets contact Heather Humphrey at mti@manateeschools.net or phone (941) 751-7900 ext 2245.





Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Services Offers Lawn and Gardening Classes and Other Events

These classes with be held January through February 2012. Please click here to view a full list of classes being offered and how to sign up.



USF Sarasota-Manatee

To get started or to learn more, call us at 941-359-4330 (Sarasota/Manatee), 941-426-7330. (Venice/North Port/Englewood), email info@sar.usf.edu or visit: http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/Students/Registration/nondegree.php

Upcoming Spring Info Sessions:

Spring Open House (Sarasota)      
When: March 1, 2012  5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Selby Auditorium

Open House (North Port)
When: March 20, 2012  5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: 5920 Pan American Blvd, North Port

Transfer Day @ Edison State College
When: March 22, 2012  10:00 – 1:00 PM
Where: Selby Room Auditorium


Mixon’s Fruit Farms is having the annual Orange Blossom Festival and Health and Business Fair.  We would appreciate the opportunity to share this information with your readers at LWRBA.

Listed below is all the information:

Location:          Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc

Both events     2525 27th Street East

                             Bradenton, Fl 34208-7427

                     Phone: 800-608-2525

                    Local: 941-748-5829

                 Fax: 941-748-1085

                        Web: www.mixon.com

Event:               Orange Blossom Festival

Date:                Saturday March 3, 2012

                        Sunday March 4, 2012

Time:                9:00 am till 5:00 pm both days

The “Orange Blossom Festival” is an annual event. We have Arts and Crafts Booths, Food Vendors, Pony rides, Gem Mining, Jumpy King, and many more adventures for family’s to enjoy. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the fun. The Admission and Parking is FREE!

     Event:       Orange Blossom Festival Health & Business Fair

Date:                Friday March 9, 2012

Time:                11:00 am to 3:00 pm

The “Orange Blossom Festival Health & Business Fair” is held annually at Mixon’s Fruit Farms, Inc.  We have lots of health professional and business give-a-ways.

If you have any questions, please contact Don Sandhoff – Events Coordinator at 941-748-5829 x268.








Tour de Cure at Lakewood Ranch

Event Chair, Ed Levins of Village Bikes, would like to announce the Tour de Cure on Main Street, April 1, 2012!

We are excited to have the Tour de Cure at Lakewood Ranch, for the second consecutive year.  Since Tour de Cure started twenty one years ago, we've raised millions of dollars to fund research, provide services, and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. We have accomplished much, but as the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes continues to rise, our mission becomes even more critical. Every dollar you raise and every mile you ride helps the American Diabetes Association in the effort to Stop Diabetes.

Register to Take the Ride of Your Life at:

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/Tampa-OrlandoArea?pg=entry&fr_id=7992

Questions? Contact Ed Levins at: levins007@comcast.net 

Or Melissa Brochu at: mbrochu@diabetes.org




CornerStone Title Announces

2012 Cornerstones of Success Seminar Series

CornerStone Title announces the return of the Cornerstones of Success Seminar Series. Cornerstones of Success is a complimentary three part educational series for Real Estate Professionals.

There will be three events in 2012 and each will be held at the Polo Grill on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Each seminar will begin at 9:00 am for coffee and networking and the presentation will run from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.  

A complimentary lunch will be served following each seminar!  Make your reservations early as seating is limited and Cornerstone expects to fill up quickly!

May 10th - “Build Your Business Through Your Personal Brand: How to use social media to build your personal brand and grow your business”

Social guru Bernie Borges’ presentation will help you obtain the skills you need to get the most out of your social media platform by helping you map out, develop and, measure social media marketing strategies.

September 6th- “Remedies for Real Property Disputes in Florida” (3 CE Credits)

Barbara Burke is back for her third time, sharing her extensive knowledge in real estate law.  Barbara will review property disputes in Florida with a healthy dose of humor.

RSVP for events at www.cornerstonetitle.biz or by emailing mary@cornerstonetitle.biz.

CornerStone Title is located at 11061 Gatewood Drive, Suite 101, Bradenton, Florida 34211. Telephone: (941) 708-0300. Website: www.CornerStoneTitle.biz. To schedule an interview, please contact  Mary Howard at (941) 708-0300 or mary@cornerstonetitle.biz

 
 
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