Rates
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$150 – 60 to 90-minute presentation
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$200 – 120-minute presentation
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Travel within the Sarasota–Venice-Bradenton area is included. For venues outside the region, please inquire about availability.
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How to Book
To schedule a presentation or request a program list, please complete the form below or contact Randa directly:
randa@sarasota-academy.com
(206) 450-7371
Availability is limited and programs are booked several months in advance—please reserve early to secure your preferred date.
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Make Your Next Program Unforgettable
Each lecture is designed to spark curiosity, conversation, and connection—bringing your community the joy of lifelong learning, one story at a time.
Book Randa
Cultural Enrichment for Engaged Communities.
Bring the excitement of travel, art, and history directly to your community with Sarasota’s most engaging cultural educator. Dr. Randa Privett, founder of the Sarasota Academy of Cultural Studies, offers in-person, multimedia presentations designed especially for adult and senior audiences. Her programs combine storytelling, high-quality visuals, and thoughtful discussion—transforming your community space into a Parisian café, an Italian piazza, or an artist’s studio.
Program Highlights
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In-person presentations only (no remote sessions)
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High-resolution slideshow with vibrant images, artwork, and maps
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Self-contained setup: Randa brings her own laptop and clicker (venue provides screen or TV with HDMI access and microphone system)
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Lectures tailored for adult and continuing education audiences
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Engaging Q&A and discussion time built in
Popular Program Topics
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Art Appreciation – French Impressionists, Masters of Art from da Vinci to Picasso, and a rich Post-Impressionist lecture series
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Armchair Travel – Experience Italy, France, and the Mediterranean through history, culture, and cuisine
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Modern History – Versailles Kings, French Revolution, Belle Époque, Italian Unification
View full program descriptions on the Programs page.