Community Involvement

Holiday Happiness in Florida Snow – 2015 Flight to the North Pole Party

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Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoyed another visit with local children and their families at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Fire Station this past Thursday. The day provide a much needed time out from the daily stress of terminal illness while enjoying the spirit and hope of the holidays. The law and fire protection personnel had again …

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Be the Ahh! Champions – Benefiting the Sarasota Memorial Fund at Rotations Cycling Studio, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

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Owner Sandy Birczak of Rotations Cycling Studio hosted the 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Ride for the Cure. Cyclists pedal up to three hours to raise funds to benefit the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, which covers medical costs for specific patients needing breast care. Sandy told us that the event held on October 17, 2015, was a …

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Team REDS/Watt-Ahh Takes the Checkered Flag at the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix

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Sarasota powerboat team, REDS Offshore Racing/Watt-Ahh, won first place (Class Pro-Am 1) at the 31st Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix on Sunday, July 5, 2015! We want to share our open letter published in the editorial section of of the Sarasota Herald Tribune last week: Best Offshore Racing Fans and More! Our hometown has the best racing fans and the …

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Sarasota EcoFest 2015: Meeting New, Talented Friends

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The wet weather did nothing to dampen the inquisitive spirit of the vendors who participated in the 2015 EcoFest SRQ last week. Held in Payne Park (a new location this year), we enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the other businesses that had exhibits at the festival. Dance Instructor Kathryn Kulik of Empire Ballroom Studios had …

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Modern Pentathlon in Sarasota, Florida: Diversity in Sports Culture

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The Sarasota-Bradenton area is fast emerging as a leading destination for major sporting events. International Athletes showed their skill this past weekend, not only in one sport but a total of five: involving running, target shooting, fencing, swimming and equestrian jumping on randomly selected horses at the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1. In 2016, …

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EcoFest Sarasota

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When: Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Payne Park (42050 Adams Ln., Sarasota, FL 34237) More Information: www.EcoFestSRQ.com EcoFest is dedicated to creating awareness for healthy living and a healthy planet. They’re bringing the community together to learn the value of sustainability, ecology, and health & wellness, while supporting  local businesses for a more sustainable …

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Biz(941) Aha! Creativity Conversation and Cocktail Hour

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When: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Cocktail hour after presentation) Where: New College (301 College Drive, Sarasota, FL.); Music Room, College Hall (Bayfront Campus) Tickets: Free Admission.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. SOLD OUT! Keynote Speaker, Walter Herbst (the “Pocket Fisherman” inventor), is an iconic product designer. And yet, he still wonders how things work – …

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Gabriel Center for Massage Therapy’s Open House

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Jim and Becky Gabriel invited AquaNew to their Open House at the Gabriel Center in early December 2014. We had a delightful time meeting their informed clients nd professional therapists including Jean Olsen. Jean who is a licensed massage therapist, is now a published author and we enjoyed helping Jean promote her new book, entitled 101 Creative Coconut …

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Longboat Key Resident Arlene McKitrick Wins Her 200th Golf Tournament – A Professional and Amateur Golfing Record

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When Arlene McKitrick became a competitive golfer in 1990 it was right after she was diagnosed with severe Type 1 Diabetes. Down to 86 lbs. with a temporary loss in vision, she told us she “wanted to live long enough to win a tournament.” Now, 24 years later, with the encouragement of world-renowned golf instructor, David …

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