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"High-Flying Fun with Nik Wallenda and More in Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast"

Nik Wallenda's Grand Canyon Walk Sarasota's circus roots run deep, so it's only natural we have our very own hometown hero & high-wire daredevil. With all eyes fixed on his walk this June, come see for yourself that the spirit and awe of the circus is still alive in Sarasota County.

Seafood and Sarasota are Indelible Partners Seafood and Sarasota go together like crabmeat and butter. One look at our sparkling Gulf of Mexico has locals and visitors conjuring up visions of seafood in all its guises: grilled, blackened, baked, and fried. You name it, we've got it. Take a Dip in Lido Pool Here's something you may not have known: In the U.K., public swimming pools and water recreation facilities are commonly referred to as "lidos." And Lido Key has its own lido - an azure community jewel rich in history and beauty, just waiting for you to come and make a splash.

EVENTS Jul 13 FST Improv Festival When: July 13 2013 at 9am - 10pm Location: Florida Studio Theatre Description: FST'S Sarasota Improv Festival brings two nights of comedy to Downtown Sarasota with some of the hottest groups on the Improv scene nationwide. Acts from all over the country will perform on the Cabaret stage in the festival that Sarasota Magazine called "high-energy" and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune called "hilarious." The festival will also feature Improv workshops taught by the professional Improvisers attending the festival. This is a must-see event for anyone with a funny bone! Weekend Pass $59 Includes 10 shows and Special Event: The Improvised Shakespeare Company. Night Pass (Friday or Saturday) $49 Includes 5 Shows and Special Event: The Improvised Shakespeare Company Single Tickets $10/show Jul 19   Christmas In July Venice Main Street     When: July 19 2013 at 10am - 5pm Location: Venice Main Street Description: While Santa lounges on the beach, Mrs. Claus hits the streets. The streets of historic downtown Venice, that is. The shopping has to get started early so Mrs. Claus is out picking up the deals. Our shops are offering unheard of specials. There will be giveaways, Mrs. Claus will be handing out candy canes and yes, we will even have snow.

Creating Sustainable Cities

Sister Cities International 57th Annual Conference Pan-Pacific Summit Did you know the 57th Annual Conference features specialized sessions focused on U.S.-Asia partnerships? On Friday, July 12, attendees can participate in a series of sessions aimed at exploring the many opportunities that Asian partnerships have to offer. The sessions are catered to cities with existing sister city relationships in Asia as well as those looking for partners in the region. Experts, diplomats, and fellow sister city volunteers will share insights and best practices to build and grow long-term partnerships. CLICK HEREfor details on each of the Pan-Pacific sessions listed below. Municipal government perspectives on the future of U.S.-Asia sister city partnerships Working collaboratively with local business organizations and cultural societies to strengthen U.S.-Asia sister city partnerships Leading Asia Exchange Funding Recipients — Reflections and Next Steps Roundtable on U.S.-Japan Sister City partnerships Growing and Strengthening U.S.-Southeast Asia Sister City Partnerships PLUS! Featured speakers include: His Excellency Chaiyong Satjipanon, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States His Excellency Hideaki Mizukoshi, Minister and Head of Chancery, Embassy of Japan to the United States Mr. Takaaki Ogata, Executive Director, Japan Local Government Center, New York Mr. Junichiro Chano, Director, Japan Foundation Mr. Xie Yuan, Vice President, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries The sessions will be followed by a special Pan-Pacific networking reception. Join us! ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 1, 2013. For details on the 57th Annual Conference sessions, tours, hotel, and to register, visit www.SisterCitiesConference.org

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Meet and Greet At Gecko's Tuesday June 18, 2013

We return to Gecko's at 1900 Hillview just south of Sarasota Memorial Hospital (between Tamiami Trail & Osprey) for our next Meet & Greet from 5-7pm on Tuesday, June 18. 

Sarasota Sister Cities Meet & Greet At Gecko’s on Hillview Tuesday 5-7 pm – June 18, 2013                “Cheer’s” in Sarasota at 1900 Hillview Street in "Southside Village.”  Gecko's grill & pub is locally owned and operated serving fresh, made-to-order food in a fun and comfortable environment with great prices and greater customer service. Gecko’s is family and community-oriented.  Like SCAS, Gecko’s very foundation was built on friendship, and that remains a central tenet of their business … enjoying longtime friends and making new ones every day.  Going one better than TVs Cheers, Gecko's Ultimate Happy Hour runs all day. every day. 7 days a week. With 2-4-1 well cocktails, margaritas, martinis, frozen drinks, house wines & every day low price on draft beers Family-owned and operated since 1992, Geckos five locations have been consistently awarded and honored with “Best of The Best” awards, including Best Happy Hour, Best Sports Bar, Best Burger, Best Take Away, Coldest Beer, Best Lunch, Taste of Sarasota People’s Choice Awards, Best Entrée, Best Appetizers … and more! Courtesy RSVP by June 16. This will allow Gecko's to ensure they have sufficient bar staff for meet & greet group. Last minute walk-ins are encouraged.   Gayle Maxey, Events Director Sister Cities Association of Sarasota RSVP: 941-416-3565 or gmaxey632@gmail.com

 

You can plan ahead and marked your calendar for the third Tuesday each month. The meet & greet date and time remains the same all year around. Only the location changes.

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Embracing Our Differences

As the 2013 Embracing Our Differences exhibit prepares to come down in a few days, we thought that you would enjoy this photo taken at the North Port display. The exhibit will officialy close this Sunday at sundown.  Photograph by Jennifer Wood                        ART PANEL RECYCLING As the 2013 Embracing Our Differences comes to a close, we offer to all winning artists, quoters and educators the opportunity to receive their original vinyl art panel which was displayed in the park. After that, the panels are made available to anyone else on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you know of anyone wishing a panel, please have them contact Bernadette Bennett byEMAIL no later than Monday, June 3, 2013 with full contact information as well as the full name of the artist or author of the quotation displayed on the panel. Panels must be picked-up no later than Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm at the: Curriculum and Instruction Department  (Maroon Awning Building) School Board of Sarasota County 1960 Landings Boulevard Sarasota, Fl 34231 Please remember the size of each panel is very large and not easily displayed - 12.5 feet high by 16 feet wide. The panel has four grommets along each side and weights about 40 pounds.  *   *   *   * STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA EMBRACING DIFFERENCES 2013 ART EXHIBITION An opening reception for the exhibition "SCF Embraces Differences 2013" will be heldFriday, June 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Fine Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, which is co-hosted by the SCF Fine Art Gallery, SCF Diversity/Multicultural Awareness Committee and SCF Collegiate School. The exhibit runs from June 7th thru the 19th. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday, 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, please CLICK HERE. 2013 SPONSORS

Thanks to Linda Rosenbluth for sharing.

International Board of Directors Election

IMPORTANT: Board of Directors Elections Information Board of Directors Election Ballots Attention members! Next week, the primary contact for each Sister Cities International member organization will be mailed a packet that includes the voting materials for Sister Cities International’s Board of Directors election and bylaw changes. This includes biographies of Board candidates, proposed changes to Sister Cities International’s bylaws, and ballots. Members can either vote by sending in their ballots or designating individuals to vote on site at Sister Cities International’s Annual Meeting at our conference in San Antonio, July 12-13, 2013. Please ensure that the mailing address field for your primary contact in your online profile is completed to guarantee that you receive your ballots. Cities with no designated primary contact will have their ballots mailed to the organizational address on file. Please note that if you choose to mail the votes, ballots must be postmarked by June 21st. If voting in person, communities must certify their voting representatives and alternates prior to the Annual Meeting (July 12-14). Certifications must be received on or before July 5th. Questions? Please contact Carol Robertson Lopez at crobertsonlopez@comcast.net. Board of Directors Election Candidates Forum Webinar Wednesday, June 12, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. EDT Get to know the Board of Directors election candidates! Join us for the Sister Cities International "Board of Directors Election Candidates Forum" Webinar. The forum is an excellent opportunity to hear from the candidates themselves. Candidates will be asked a series of questions regarding their vision and contribution to the sister cities movement. The audience will also be able to engage the candidates during a Q & A session. Please note that candidate participation is voluntary. To join us for the webinar please click on THIS LINK. Select the "Guest" option, enter your name and email address and simply click on "Join Meeting." (Do not select the "Register" option) To simply listen to the audio-only version of the call, please dial: 1-719-325-2630, access code: 839510. Please note that no registration is required. Simply follow the instructions for joining the webinar at 3:45 p.m. EDT on June 12.