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Sarasota’s 4th of July Bayfront Fireworks Show at risk
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Fourth of July Bayfront Fireworks Show in Sarasota may be in jeopardy next year due to significantly low funds for the Independence Day display coming up next week and now they are close!!. For the past 14 years, Suncoast Charities for Children have put together...
Palmetto Fourth Fest moves to a new location
PALMETTO, Fla. — Manatee County residents will gather down by the river to celebrate the nation’s birthday. The 13th Annual Palmetto Fourth Fest is moving down by the Riverside Park along the Manatee River. “I think it’s just going to be better all the way around, and fireworks...
Satcher wants to block free and fair elections in Manatee County
The developer puppet, Supervisor of Elections James Satcher, spells big trouble for Manatee County. He is disenfranchising voters and politicizing his role − and he has only been in the position a couple of months. He recently followed the authoritarian playbook by not allowing an election for one of...
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 4-10
$18-$42 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Created by Nancy Allen Productions, this musical tribute to some of the first ladies of country features such classics as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name.” Runs through Aug. 4.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Names Graci McGillicuddy to Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the selection of Sarasota resident Graci McGillicuddy to the 2024 Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. This prestigious honor recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the state of Florida and its residents through their professional and philanthropic endeavors. Graci McGillicuddy is the co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that combats child abuse and provides a safe place for foster children. She has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and welfare of abused children. Her commitment extends to public service roles on various state councils and nonprofit boards where she contributes to arts, mentoring, and child abuse prevention initiatives. In 2022, she was recognized by The KNOW Women as a member of their “100 Women to Know in America” and was honored with the “Spirit of Service” Award by the Florida Senate in 2009. In 2008, McGillicuddy spearheaded a $6 million capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art Child Protection Center in Sarasota. She is currently a Lifetime Director of the Child Protection Center after serving many years as board chair and a board member. The induction ceremony will take place later this year, celebrating the accomplishments of McGillicuddy and two other outstanding women—May Mann Jennings, and Penny Thompson—each of whom has significantly contributed to the betterment of Florida.
Education Matters | Sarasota Teen Court Demonstrates thePower of Second (and Third) Chances
Heather Todd, Sarasota Teen Court’s Executive Director, recently celebrated 25 years with the nonprofit that gives every young person in our community a second chance—free of a conviction, free of an arrest, and free of a charge. So, how does it work?. “Every first-time misdemeanor offender gets the...
City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner
Whether the Sarasota City Commission may choose to cover $10,000 in legal fees in addition to the $15,000 it approved in February for Commissioner Kyle Battie’s defense against a defamation lawsuit was not an option at Monday’s meeting. Rather, it was an explanation by City Attorney Robert Fournier...
$15M freestanding emergency room opens in north Manatee
A new freestanding emergency room is now open in Palmetto. HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency officially opened its doors to the public July 1. The 10,800-square-foot facility will deliver the same services as the emergency room at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, its affiliate about 7.5 miles away in Bradenton. A board-certified...
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