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Friday, August 10, 2012

Family Night At Ed Smith Stadium

5 Things To Know: Free Baseball Game | Caroline Rhea | Perseid Meteor Shower | Newtown Cleanup | Sarasota Beer Festival

1. Friday night is Family Night At Ed Smith Stadium when the Gulf Coast League Orioles take on the Gulf Coast League Rays. The rookie league game is free and starts at 7 p.m. — the only night game of the season. “We know that many families and working adults are unable to attend the day games that are typical of the Gulf Coast League schedule,” said Laura Williams, Orioles Director of Florida Operations. “This night game is a wonderful opportunity to welcome fans into Sarasota County’s jewel of a ballpark and provide an affordable, family-friendly outing.” The East Gate opens to fans at 6 p.m. with free parking in the East Lot, located at the corner of 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue. Concessions will be available for purchase, but fans may …

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Vote For Your Favorite Places In Sarasota

5 Things To Know: Readers Choice | Caroline Rhea at McCurdy's | RNC Buzz | Family Night At Ed Smith | Fabulous Independent Film Fest

1. There are just nine days left in voting for the Sarasota Patch Readers' Choice poll. Winners are determined by poll votes this time around. Nominations were closed July 20. There are 25 categories ranging from restaurants, to best blog, best entertainment venue and best place to get your car fixed. Vote today by visiting this link. Voting ends Aug. 17. 2. Comedian Caroline Rhea will play four shows at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre this weekend. You know Rhea from The Biggest Loser, WB's Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Caroline Rhea Show and more. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $19 and $23 and there is a two purchase minimum in the showroom. 3. We're capturing all the buzz being …

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