Sarasota Speaks

In January, [Eckerd College](http://www.eckerd.edu/) embarked on its year-long scholarly journey of exhibits, lectures and performances to explore [“The Plight and Promise of Africa"](http://africa.eckerd.edu/).

This week a federal judge ruled in favor of the City of St. Petersburg by dropping several counts of a lawsuit filed by members of the homeless community. For reaction, WMNF spoke with homeless activist Reverend Bruce Wright, pastor and director of Refuge Ministries

When it comes to legal protections, animals can be at a disadvantage. But some legal experts are gathering in Gulfport trying to beef up what’s known as “Wildlife Law.” Today Stetson University College of Law held the first day of its International Wildlife Law Conference.

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From Sarasota Herald-Tribune:When bird watchers like Forest Hayes see an unidentified specimen, fumbling for a field guide could blow the chance to get a good look at the bird before it flies off.The New College of Florida student and his fellow avian enthusiasts now carry iPhones, so they can leave their bulky guides at home [...]

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March 12, 2010 – New College of Florida Associate Professor of Political Science Frank Alcock, a Fellow with the Collins Center for Public Policy, will present the Center’s report entitled “Potential Impacts of Oil & Gas Exploration in the Gulf” to the Florida House of Representatives Select Policy Council on Strategic & Economic Planning in [

2.010-02-A: Stress that we don't want to convert MEC land to other uses for residential and commercial (retail). We need what is left to attract and house new

Democratic Party of Sarasota County SCDP Seminar - Afghanistan and Terrorism Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Date: 03/17/2010 Area:

[This Sarasota event has been organized by two local teenagers, and promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking film (excerpt) and discussion. Please

“Killing Email: How and Why I Ditched My Inbox” on Zen Habits:

“Is the internet making us stupid?“ by Gary Marshall on TechRadar UK*:

Goodreads, goodreads.com: “Goodreads is the largest social network for readers in the world.” (About Us page)

Let's ask my good hippie friend Paul Wolfowitz!

An in-demand local live hip-hop band makes its LP debut.

Which sandwiches deserve to make it into round 2?

March 12, 2010 – Paul Schiff visited Ringling College of Art and Design on February 18 and 19, 2010 to assist Ringling College filmmaking students in the new Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab endeavor. Schiff will be working directly with Ringling College to help develop curriculum and provide real world experience to the students

Daylight saving time starts this weekend—at 2 am on Sunday morning, to be exact. I hope I remember to set my clocks forward before I’m late for work on Monday.For more information about why we “spring forward” and “fall back,” take a look at these links:

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A Reminder from Dakkak Insurance: March 14, 2010 Daylight Savings Time ChangeIt’s once again time to move your clocks forward 1 hour this Sunday at 2 am.This is also an excellent time to remember to:Change the batteries in your smoke detector.                                                                                                                    Prepare for your taxes Tax season ends in 31 days have you files your taxes yet?                                   We [...]

Krauthammer: Biden Overruling the Senate Parliamentarian Would Be a 'Thermal Nuclear Option' . Roll Call The Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that President Barack Obama must sign Congress’ original health care reform bill before the Senate can act on a

Following the passage of an earmark ban by the House Republican Conference, Republican Whip Eric Cantor pointed out that Speaker Nancy Pelosi breaks her pledge to lead the "most ethical Congress in history" every day.

As Florida lawmakers debate on whether to raise graduation requirements and replace some FCATs with end-of-course exams, some very interesting public opinions are popping up. For instance:Rocky Hanna, principal of Leon High School in Tallahassee (and speaking, he said, for all that district’s high school principals), said his colleagues have “serious concerns.”They are worried the [...]