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BRADENTON MARAUDERS AUGUST PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE RELEASED

Marauders Premium Giveaways and Theme Nights are Highlights of this Season’s Final Games.

Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders today announced the team’s August promotional schedule will include five promotional giveaways, six theme nights and three special ticket nights.

The promotional giveaways will begin on Friday, August 6th with the highly anticipated team card set. The first 500 fans to enter the gates on this night will receive a pack of the trading cards. The following home stand, the Marauders will give away team photos and backpacks to 1,000 lucky fans. The backpacks are courtesy of Bright House Networks and the Manatee Education Foundation and will be stuffed with back-to-school items. A portion of the backpacks will be donated to Project Heart, which is a program that assists families and students who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The mascot bobblehead is scheduled as the giveaway on Friday, August 27, 2010 and will go to the first 1,000 fans through the gates. All giveaways are one giveaway item per person with a valid game ticket.

The theme nights begin August 5 and will include College Night, Brides and Baseball, Latin Heritage Night, Girl Scout Night, Get Your Pink On! Help the Marauders Strike-Out Breast Cancer and Wingfest. Brides and Baseball was rescheduled for August 7, 2010 after the rainout on July 23rd and will feature a scavenger hunt for 100 women to win a $2,400 diamond ring.

The Marauders will feature three special ticket promotions in August. This promotion – 3-2-1, Marauders Monday Countdown – will span the final three Mondays in August and will feature three, two and one dollar tickets respectively for each of the final Mondays. The final Monday, August 30th, is also Fan Appreciation Night and fans will experience an explosion of giveaways and special fun.

A final Fireworks Extravaganza will occur on the final Saturday of the season, August 28th, and there is a Florida Blood Services Blood Drive scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Wednesday, August 4th. Those who donate will receive one free ticket to that evening’s game and a slice of Demetrio’s Pizza.

The popular Bands & Baseball series also continues during Friday home games in August with Democracy on August 6th, Gumbo Boogie on August 13th and the Yesterdayze on August 27th. In recognition of the final Friday, Yesterdayze will play a special pre-game prelude from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and then return following the game for a post-game concert.

For more information on the Marauders, contact Stacy Morgan at 941-747-3031 x4365 or by e-mail at stacy.morgan@pirates.com. Regular office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional information can be found on our Web site at www.BradentonMarauders.com.

You are cordially invited…

Candidate Forum
Date	Wednesday August 11, 2010
Time	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location	Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club 7650 Legacy Boulevard
Description	The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Young Professionals and the Leadership Manatee Alumni Association are hosting a special GET OUT THE VOTE event to give members the opportunity to hear from candidates for our local races. Join us for this special meet and greet style networking reception. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Reservations required by August 4 to Lisa at LisaR@ManateeChamber.com. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc. and our supporting sponsor Keiser University.

Lisa Reeder, Public Policy & Small Business
MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bradenton Office: 222 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Lakewood Ranch Office: 4215 Concept Court , Bradenton, FL 34211
Ph: (941) 748-4842, ext. 123, Fax: (941) 745-1877

www.ManateeChamber.com

National Chamber of the Year
Three-Time Winner Florida Chamber of the Year

Think Green - don't print this email unless it's necessary!

Thank you to our Platinum Members: AutoWay Ford; Bright House Networks; Manatee County Government; Manatee Memorial Hospital; NDC Construction Company; Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club; Rice's Appliance & TV; Sarasota Bradenton International Airport; Shinn & Company; Turner Tree & Landscape; and Wagner Realty

CONTACT: Tish Jones

Tjones@redeemedchristiancenter.net

(941) 238-7235

www.redeemedchristiancenter.net

“Unity in the Community” Back to School Resource & Wellness Rally

Redeemed Christian Center, Just for Girls, Bradenton Housing Authority and Bradenton CCRA will be hosting the 7^th Annual Back to School Resource & Wellness Rally. This fun filled day is designed to celebrate the family and will promote “Unity in the Community”. This event will address the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, vocational, intellectual and nutritional needs of the community.

The is a FREE event, and will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the East Bradenton Center of Just for Girls, located at 1011 21^st St E, Bradenton, FL 34208. Free back packs filled with school supplies will be given to school age children who attend with a parent. All food, games and services such as physicals, immunizations and screenings will also be free to the community.

SATURDAY DOG ADOPTION DAY THE RANCH!

With so many to choose from, young and old, all colors and breeds/mixes, all just looking for their new family! Adoptions start at 10am and end at 1pm, but wait, at 1pm, the fun really starts! Come watch Mike Harvey, The Canine Coach, www.TheCanineCoach.net, teach the Honor dogs how to swim! In the big horshoe pool at the Ranch. Volunteers will bring the dogs to learn how to swim if they don't know, they will become more drownproof...and enjoy a refreshing swim!! Some swim with the fish, we swim with our dogs!!!!

So come on out and adopt a beautiful new fuzzy face to your family...5401 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34211 - in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. (just north of Rt 70) Look for the signs...and there are more dogs and puppies at Nate's Place..open from noon to 4pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday

Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue is a 501c3 organization with a NO Kill philosophy from its inception. HSAR is totally supported by community donations

Business courses at SCF Lakewood Ranch

SCF Lakewood Ranch offers a multitude of classes for those individuals who are interesting in expanding their services and their skills. Coming up this summer, business courses include:

Going Global 2010- for those exploring global markets     5:30-8:00   July 22-Aug 26

Using Social Networking                               1:00-3:00                              August 4

Writing the Ultimate Business Plan          1:00-3:30                             August 26

Chart of Accounts                                            9:00-11:00                         August 12

Quickbooks                                                    8:30-5:00                  August 16 & 18

Women/Minority Certification                  1:00-3:00                              August 26

For more information on these classes contact 941-363-7000 or visit www.scf.edu/sbdc

3^rd Annual Summer Food Drive – Summer Harvest 2010

Date: Beginning Tuesday, July 27^th, 2010 through September 7^th, 2010

Drop off Locations:   9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 and

        6150 53^rd Avenue E. (State Road 70), Bradenton, FL 34203

Sponsored by: TechHouse

With the prolonged economic downturn, local agencies are in need of food, now more than ever.   TechHouse is sponsoring its 3^rd Annual Summer Food Drive – Summer Harvest 2010 to support the Manatee County Food Bank and All Faith’s Food Bank (which services Sarasota County).   Please join us in helping the needy of our community by donating canned and non-perishable food items.

The Food Drive will be kicked off on Tuesday, July 13^th and will be completed on Tuesday, September 7th.   Donation bins are located at TechHouse offices (located in ComCenter building(s) - lobby area) with locations at 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch and at 6150 S.R. 70 East in Bradenton.

If you would like to join us in this effort and have a donation bin dropped off at your business, please contact Stephanie Nolan at (941) 328-8601 (email: Stephanie.nolan@tech-house.com) for arrangements.

We ask for you to please take a moment and support this effort to feed those in need.

Thank you for your assistance.

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Launch Event

Date: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Time: 8:30 AM (morning session)    4:30 PM (afternoon session)

Location: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton), FL 34202 and via web live telecast.

Presented by: TechHouse, your Gold-Certified Microsoft Partner

Cost: Free

To Register: Contact Stephanie Nolan at (941) 328-8601

The new release of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 offers innovative capabilities that enhance communication, productivity and collaboration within the business environment.   At our launch event, TechHouse will cover the newest features as well as the best practices for using SharePoint 2010. Exploration of its use of communication, collaboration, functionality and control over internal systems will be discussed

Come and discover how SharePoint 2010 can help your organization utilize the latest technologies and tools available to enable business collaboration across multiple systems and teams.   Learn how SharePoint 2010 can increase your business productivity, provide efficient teamwork and real-time data analysis. Explore new tools and resources that will help you plan by evaluating your current infrastructure and optimize desktop deployment
Join TechHouse as we launch Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Our team will explain the new features and how it can benefit your organization. The event is FREE and open to the general public. Registration is required.
To register (or for more information) please contact Stephanie Nolan 941-328-8601 or email Stephanie.nolan@tech-house.com.    Sessions are (1) hour in duration, coffee service will be provided. Visit www.tech-house.com (click on News & Events) for more information

Midsummer Night’s Rock & Roll Party

Benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee

Where:                         Lake Osprey Cabaret

                                    6265 Lake Osprey Drive (See the map below)

                                    www.lakeospreycabaret.com

                                    941.907.9252

When:                         Saturday, July 31, 2010

                                    7 – 10 p.m.

Admission:                 $10/Person or $10/Person in Non-perishable Food

                                    All proceeds go to The Food Bank of Manatee

Entertainment:                        Michael Mac Band, including the 10 year old boy wonder drummer!

Contests:                     * Best Dance Couple: The Twist

* Name That “Rock & Roll” Tune



Prizes:                          Prizes donated by:

* Lake Osprey Cabaret

* 20 Minutes to Fitness

* GolfTEC

* Yellow Strawberry

* Lucky Pelican

Limited Seating: RSVP to 941.907.9252

Attention:

Manatee County Business Community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners wants to hear from you!

“We are Listening, Part II”

A forum designed to hear from local businesses on current economic challenges and ideas for improvement.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Manatee Civic Center

Longboat Key Room

One Haben Boulevard

Palmetto, Florida

Facilitated by Barry Banther

To R.S.V.P., contact Linda Means

Neighborhood Services Department

Via email: linda.means@mymanatee.org

Via phone: (941) 749-3029

By July 30, 2010

Political Advertisement paid for and approved by the Julie Aranibar Campaign, non-partisan, for Manatee County School Board, District 3. The purchase of a ticket for, or a contribution to, the campaign fundraiser is a contribution to the campaign of Julie Aranibar. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Ken Kaufman has invited you to attend the following meeting:

Ergonomics Webinar
Thursday, August 19, 2010
1:00 PM - (Eastern Time)  Add to Calendar

Please click here to register and receive your login instructions.

Personal message from Ken Kaufman:

We invite you to join us for this informative webinar that will help your organization prevent injuries, save money and increase productivity.

Please feel free to forward this invitation.

Yours in health,
Dr. Ken Kaufman

Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter

The Women’s Council of Realtors will be holding their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Wednesday, September 15 at 11 am.

Join us at Polo Grill’s Fete Ballroom

Lakewood Ranch

Fashions will be provided by Dillard’s and there will be vendor tables from various boutiques, Chinese auctions and much more fun in store for you.

Fashion Show Committee Co-Chairs Gail Shane (Neal Communities) and Melia Favorite (Iberia Bank Mortgage) tell us “This year’s show promises to be the best ever”

This is the perfect opportunity to participate and promote your business. Tickets will be limited and Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Proceeds benefit Women’s Council of Realtors Education Fund and Forty Carrots Family Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening families through educational programs.

Reserve your seats today!!!!

$45 per person and Tables of Ten are still available !!

Contact Tina Johns    tina@tinajohns.com

941.323.4775

Sponsorship opportunities

Contact Carrie Rummery     carrie@starrtitle.net

941.365.7827

SAVE THE DATE ~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM AND MROE DETAILS