Marketing Possibilities - Thanks Linda Schell

Thank you Linda, you have a keen eye for opportunities for our members.

46th Annual Christmas in July (Cultural Center of Charlotte County), July 10 & 11 (9a-3p), and July 12, 2015 (11a-3p). For more information, contact Amanda Segur: marketing@theculturalcenter.com.

Arts and Craft Show, Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis, August 1, 2015, 10 am - 3 pm. Deadline to register: July 20, 2015. $40 for two, 8 foot tables, 2 chairs; electricity $10 extra. We can share. Brenda Spalding is coordinating. Let her know ASAP if you are interested.

Peridia Christmas Arts & Craft Festival – Nov. 14th - Sandy Miles (941)799-7608

Brenda Spalding recalls cost about $35 last year. Inside and outside spaces.

Englewood Sports Complex Craft Shows: Dec 12, 2015, Jan. 23 and March 19, 2016. Contact Kate Nixon for more info. Venue sells out fast. Tables are $20 each per date and you can share. Info, call: (941) 861-1980

Cracker Storytelling Festival- October 9 – 10, 2015. Theme and age-appropriate vendors needed since Friday is the school day. Contact Daniel Gornoski: DanielGornoski@polk-county.net, Polk County Parks and Natural Resources

Good Ol' Days Festival - April 16, 2016, celebrates Polk County history with local bands, hand-made crafts, historical groups, etc. $25 vendor fee may be waived for a gift drawing donation of the same value. Contact Daniel Gornoski: DanielGornoski@polk-county.net, Polk County Parks and Natural Resources

 Book Signings and Other Possibilities

 Gulf Coast Bookstore at the Butterfly Estates in downtown Fort Myers puts local authors "on the top shelf." Charge is $60 for three months’ of display time.

Check out this story on news-press.com: http://newspr.es/1FG5vbh

Copperfish Books – 1205 Elizabeth St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 941.205.2560

Echo International headquarters (17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers) – Gift shop carries books! 239.543.3246, info@echonet.org or http://echonet.org

 Mercer’s Micro Roastery and Coffee House (Port Charlotte) will host book signings. Contact Valerie 941-661.6983 or mercerfrc@yahoo.com

NYE discount books – will take books on consignment and arrange for book signings. 607A Spur St.,

 Venice – 941.416.2411, nyediscountbooks@gmail.com

 Sarasota’s St. Paul Early Learning Center is seeking children’s book authors to read their stories to promote literary. Contact Lisa McLean at 941-779-7009.

 Sandman Book Store on Burnt Store Road in Punta Gorda will schedule book signings and take books on consignment.

 Spanish Point gift shop carries books. Contact: Kara Pallin, Programs Director, Ext. 2600 or kara@historicspanishpoint.org

 Village Voices – Bradenton Village of the Arts First Friday Art Walk Book signings and consignment. Email DGould497@aol.com or call (941) 748-6865