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October 2018
Woman the Toolmaker: Reconsidering Feminine Knowledge and Skill
Historic Spanish Point’s Archaeology Lecture Series is back! Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 1:00-3:00pm for a special presentation from Dr. Kathy Weedman Arthur of University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Archaeological studies continue to describe Stone Age women’s labor as low-skilled, expedient, and homebound including their lithic technologies. This lecture reveals a detailed ethnographic study of African women who are skilled stone-knappers developing their expertise through long-term practice and apprenticeship. Women procure high-quality stone from long distances, produce…
Find out more »Sarah Younger’s book talk: “A Bend in the Straight and Narrow”
Florida author Sarah Younger will speak about her historical fiction novels at Manatee Village Historical Park on Thursday, October 11 at 2pm. A Bend in the Straight and Narrow: A Woman’s Journey into the Heart of the Florida Frontier tells the fictionalized story of Sally Ann Marsh, a real life ancestor of Younger. Sally is living in Georgia at the start of the Civil War, when General William T. Sherman marches through the state. Sally is forced to evacuate, leading…
Find out more »Does Life Continue After Physical Death?
Dr. Mark Pitstick will share the latest research and development news about spirit-communication technology. It is anticipated that SoulPhone devices will someday allow you to type, talk with and see “deceased” loved ones who are very much alive, well and want to stay in touch. Learn about clinical and scientific evidence supporting the existence of a greater reality beyond the physical body’s five senses, followed by a panel discussion with near-death experiencers who will share their firsthand accounts of life-transforming…
Find out more »November 2018
Pop Up Art Reception: David Scaggs
Join us on Thursday, November 1st | 6-8 PM for a FREE Pop-up Art Reception featuring local artist, David Skaggs of Dave's World. David specializes in fanciful and colorful sculptures made with recycled and found materials. Enjoy lite bites, a cash bar and beautiful artwork right here at Historic Spanish Point! To RSVP, please follow this link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-art-reception-tickets-50445220011?ref=estw
Find out more »Tree Island Communities of the Late Archaic: An Archaeological Case from the Everglades Agricultural Area
Historic Spanish Point’s Archaeology Lecture Series is back! Join us on Thursday, November 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm for a special presentation from Dr. William Locascio of Florida Gulf Coast University. Archaeological remains excavated by students and faculty from Florida Gulf Coast University have produced evidence of Late Archaic occupation of tree islands in the northern Everglades. The Wedgworth Site near Belle Glade, FL has yielded remains that indicate people used tree islands as places of long-term (multi-generational) occupation. This evidence runs…
Find out more »Tree Island Communities of the Late Archaic: An Archaeological Case from the Everglades Agricultural Area
Historic Spanish Point’s Archaeology Lecture Series is back! Join us on Thursday, November 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm for a special presentation from Dr. William Locascio of Florida Gulf Coast University. Archaeological remains excavated by students and faculty from Florida Gulf Coast University have produced evidence of Late Archaic occupation of tree islands in the northern Everglades. The Wedgworth Site near Belle Glade, FL has yielded remains that indicate people used tree islands as places of long-term (multi-generational) occupation. This evidence runs…
Find out more »Lifelong Learning Expo
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Lifelong Learning Expo (LLExpo) scheduled for November 15, 2018 at the Carlisle Inn Conference Center in Sarasota. Major “Local Notables” speakers, lifelong learning organizations’ exhibits, and lunch with an improvisation presenter. Stay tuned for more details to follow!
Find out more »Boomer Conference
No matter what you want to do in retirement ... you're going to need a plan. For some people, retirement might be the easiest thing they've ever done. But for others well, not so much.
Find out more »January 2019
Come Ride With Us! 2019 – “Jane Brody on Living Well to 100”
Jane Brody is coming to Sarasota! The "High Priestess of Health," New York Times Columnist and American Author is the keynote at ITN SunCoast's annual luncheon. Health and wellness exhibits, and giveaways will precede the sit down lunch and "Jane Brody on Living Well to 100". Seating is limited. Tickets are $50. Sponsor tables for 4 guests with logo and program listing are $400.
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