Tomorrow, March 16, Governor Rick Scott will host a Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable with business owners, economic development leaders, tourism leaders, and community members to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida.
WHAT: Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable
WHEN: 9:30 AM
WHERE: PropLogix
1651 Whitfield Avenue, Suite 101
Sarasota, FL 34232
Sarasota
Gov. Scott to Host Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtables in Tallahassee and Sarasota
Next week, Governor Rick Scott will host Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtables in Tallahassee and Sarasota with business owners, economic development leaders, tourism leaders, and community members to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida.
WHAT: Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtables
WHERE: Tallahassee, Florida & Sarasota, Florida
NOTE: More information on times and locations will be released in the coming days.
RoadWatch Advisory: University Pkwy CLOSED Friday, March 10 at I-75/University Pkwy Interchange
SARASOTA/MANATEE
I-75 (SR 93) / University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Sarasota/Bradenton: Construction Project:
Detour – University Parkway CLOSED under I-75 at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange:
Friday, March 10. Details below:
The closure of University Parkway originally scheduled for Thursday, March 9 is rescheduled for Friday, March 10 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews pour span 1 of the deck on the northbound I-75 bridge over University Parkway. All ramps will remain open.
Motorists traveling west on University Parkway (east of I-75) wishing to travel west through the interchange are directed to travel north on I-75, exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217B, enter southbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling east on University Parkway (west of I-75) wishing to travel east through the interchange are directed to travel south on I-75, exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210, enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling south on I-75 wishing to travel east on University Parkway are directed to exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210 (south of the closure), enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling north on I-75 wishing to travel west on University Parkway are directed to exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217B (north of the closure), enter southbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is fall 2017. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at http://www.swflroads.com/i75/university/.
Stetson University Concert Choir Spring Tour Kicks Off in Sarasota
Choir selected to perform at ACDA conference in Minneapolis
Like many students who travel on spring break, Stetson University Concert Choir members will be traveling next week to deliver beautiful music to eager listeners in six cities.
The 50-voice choir will start their tour in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday, March 4, before heading to Minnesota for performances in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The choir winds up their tour at home in DeLand with a concert at Lee Chapel on the Stetson University campus, Tuesday, March 14.
While in Minnesota, the choir will perform for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) at that group’s national conference in Minneapolis.
“It’s an honor for the choir to be invited to the ACDA national conference as a College and University ‘Choir in Residence,’” said Timothy Peter, D.M.A., professor, director of Choral Activities and conductor. In that capacity, the choir will lead “a repertoire reading session and participate in the Composers Masterclass working with American composers Steven Samitz and Libby Larsen. The choir will perform new works by young, talented choral composers.”
Stetson’s Concert Choir is part of a rich heritage of singing that spans more than 100 years. Its repertoire is selected from sacred and secular choral genres, numerous languages and many cultural domains. In addition to the Concert Choir, the Stetson University School of Music includes solo recitals and chamber ensembles to fully staged operas and orchestras.
During the tour, the Concert Choir will perform Exsultate Deo by Alessandro Scarlatti, Our Father Opus 29, No. 11 by Alexander Gretchanioff, Rut wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine, Chorus No. 39 from Johannespassion BWV 245 by Johann Sebastian Bach and Messe by Frank Martin among other music. They will sing in English, German, Greek and Latin.
Stetson University Concert Choir Tour Schedule
Saturday, March 4, 4 p.m.
First Church-Sarasota, 104 S. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, Fla. 34236
$10 donation
Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church, 250 Avenida Los Angelos
The Villages, Fla. 32162
Free with offering
Tuesday, March 7, 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, Fla. 33801
$6 adults, $4 students
Wednesday-Thursday, March 8-9
American Choral Directors Association National Conference
Minneapolis, Minn.
Friday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.
St. Paul, Minn. 55105
Free with offering
Tuesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd.
Stetson University
DeLand, Fla. 32723
Free
RoadWatch Advisory: I-75 Southbound Off-Ramp CLOSED at I-75/University Parkway Interchange
SARASOTA/MANATEE COUNTIES
I-75 (SR 93) / University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) (Sarasota/Bradenton): Construction Project:
Detour – I-75 Southbound Off-Ramp CLOSED at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange:
Sunday, February 26 and Monday, February 27. Details below:
The contractor anticipates implementing a temporary detour route at the I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Sunday, February 26 and Monday, February 27 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. while crews mill and pave the ramp.
Motorists traveling south on I-75 wishing to travel on University Parkway are directed to continue south on I-75, exit at eastbound Fruitville Road, enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is fall 2017. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at http://www.swflroads.com/i75/university/
RoadWatch Advisory: New Traffic Pattern for US 41/Venice Bypass in Sarasota County
SARASOTA COUNTY
US 41/Venice By-Pass from Gulf Coast Boulevard to Bird Bay Drive: Construction project: Crews continue installing utility and storm drain systems and constructing temporary pavement. Expect intermittent nighttime/overnight northbound and southbound lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. throughout the project limits while crews are working.
Southbound Traffic Shift: Traffic on southbound US 41 from Bird Bay to Warfield Road will shift to the newly constructed lanes along the west side of the road during the nighttime/overnight hours on Sunday, February 19. Use caution and pay close attention while driving throughout the project limits.
Northbound Traffic Shift: Traffic on northbound US 41 from Ridgewood to Bird Bay will shift to the newly constructed lanes along the west side of the road during the nighttime/overnight hours on Monday, February 20. Use caution and pay close attention while driving throughout the project limits.
Motorists should be mindful of the construction signs in place and traffic control officers and use caution while traveling through the project area. Bergeron Land Development is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2018.
RoadWatch Advisory: University Parkway CLOSED Friday Night, February 3 at I-75/University Parkway
SARASOTA/MANATEE
I-75 (SR 93) / University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Sarasota/Bradenton: Construction Project:
Detour – University Parkway CLOSED under I-75 at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange:
Friday, February 3. Details below:
The contractor anticipates implementing a temporary detour route at the I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Friday, February 3 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews continue construction of the northbound bridge over University Parkway. All ramps will remain open.
Motorists traveling west on University Parkway (east of I-75) wishing to travel west through the interchange are directed to travel north on I-75, exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217B, enter southbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling east on University Parkway (west of I-75) wishing to travel east through the interchange are directed to travel south on I-75, exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210, enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling south on I-75 wishing to travel east on University Parkway are directed to exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210 (south of the closure), enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling north on I-75 wishing to travel west on University Parkway are directed to exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217B (north of the closure), enter southbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is fall 2017. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at http://www.swflroads.com/i75/university/.
RoadWatch Advisory: Eastbound University Parkway CLOSED Friday, January 27
SARASOTA/MANATEE
I-75 (SR 93) / University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Sarasota/Bradenton: Construction Project:
Detour – Eastbound University Parkway CLOSED under I-75 at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange:
Friday, January 27. Details below:
The contractor anticipates a temporary detour route at the I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Friday, January 27 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews prepare to set beams over University Parkway. All ramps will remain open.
Motorists traveling eastbound on University Parkway (west of I-75) wishing to travel east through the interchange are directed to travel southbound on I-75, exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210, enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-75 wishing to travel east on University Parkway are directed to exit at Fruitville Road/Exit 210 (south of the closure), enter northbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is fall 2017. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at http://www.swflroads.com/i75/university/.
