New Saratopia Episode Focuses On Critics

1. The newest Webisode of Saratopia is out from the filled with inspiration from their critics and a few inside jokes and Joey Panek attempting to pull off his best Ren MacCormack ... or try to be as much of a believable high school dancer?

Either way, you'll have a few laughs. No need to experience more Schadenfreude from trolling in the comments on their videos, but it sure does provide foddor for a Webisode. For more videos, visit http://saratopia.com.

2. Get your tickets now for the 4^thAnnual Sarasota Improv Festival on July 20 and 21 before they sell out. The festival, at the Florida Studio Theatre, just added long-form improv group The Third Thought from Tampa for the July 20 performances. Some tickets have already sold out. For more information on single tickets or a weekend pass, visit the FST website.

3. The general public can gain access to The Ritz-Carlton and Sara Bay golf courses next week for the 66th Florida Open Championship. Over the first two days - Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 - participants will play 18-holes on each course. Sixty players will remain on Sunday for the final round at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Play starts each day at 8 a.m. with the clubs opening for spectators at 7 a.m. Parking and admission is free. Food and beverage will be available for a fee. Some restrictions will apply, according to the tournament. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club is located at 15140 70th Terrace East, Lakewood Ranch, and Sara Bay is located at 7011 Willow St., Sarasota.

4. Plan to join Patch in St. Petersburg at The Pier Thursday for the  that Patch will cohost with LocalShops1.com on July 12, from 6-9 p.m., on the third floor of the St. Pete Pier. Register now to reserve your seat; tickets include seating to hear our panel of experts and keynote speaker, appetizers from Bowled and other local vendors, and free one-on-one advice with social media experts.

5. Celebrate today. Now, it's not quite as awesome as the promotion was in the past. The free Slurpees this time are 7.11 ounces instead of the larger cups. But hey, it's hot outside and it's free.