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North Port Symphony celebrates 40 years with fundraising gala
Music education is especially close to the heart of North Port Symphony Executive Director Michael Alegria. “When I was 12, I had just gotten my flute,” he remembered. “I was learning to play and practicing hard to show my mother as soon as she came home from heart bypass surgery.” His mom never came home. Alegria grew up in North […] The post North Port Symphony celebrates 40 years with fundraising gala first appeared on Town Chronicle.
A NEW HOME FOR WELLEN PARK SENIORS
Grand Living, Wellen Parks new all-inclusive luxury senior living community, is celebrating its official grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Now open in Downtown Wellen, Grand Living offers 156 independent and assisted living apartments, 36 memory care units, and resort-style amenities, including a pool, outdoor hot tub, full-service Grand Spa and Fitness Center, a 150-seat Forum […] The post A NEW HOME FOR WELLEN PARK SENIORS first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Embracing Our Differences receives $50K Arts Appreciation Grant
Sarah Wertheimer, the executive director of Embracing Our Differences, recently announced that the organization has received a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Barbara W. Herndon Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant will fund various aspects of the organization’s year-round educational initiatives. Wertheimer said that — with 1,981 teachers and 58,122 students participating in the organization’s exhibit […] The post Embracing Our Differences receives $50K Arts Appreciation Grant first appeared on Town Chronicle.
North Port welcomes 75 new businesses
Celebrating its tradition of fostering a thriving business community, the city of North Port once again played host to the successful Business Welcome in the third quarter of 2023, for new businesses joining the city in July, August, and September 2023. The city celebrated the addition of 75 new businesses during this quarter at a December event at City Hall. […] The post North Port welcomes 75 new businesses first appeared on Town Chronicle.
The Venice Symphony receives $50K from community foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has awarded The Venice Symphony a $40,000 Arts Appreciation Grant to provide core support for its 2023-24 concert season. This grant was made possible through the John and Mary Doherty Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. With an additional $10,000 granted in celebration of its 50th anniversary, Gulf Coast’s generous support will […] The post The Venice Symphony receives $50K from community foundation first appeared on Town Chronicle.
New arts organization aims to be a haven for selfexpression
There’s a new arts organization in town. Launched by the Englewood Community Coalition last October, it is a grassroots entity providing mentorship, education and acceptance through classes in all mediums of art. The organization, Englewood Creative Arts, seeks to combat alcohol and drug-related consequences through the arts and self-expression. Its mission is to facilitate affordable and accessible creative arts awareness, […] The post New arts organization aims to be a haven for selfexpression first appeared on Town Chronicle.
At Asolo Rep, audiences keep coming back for more
“I feel so lucky to be at Asolo,” said Asolo Repertory Theatre’s producing artistic director, Peter Rothstein. “We are in a solid financial state and audiences are coming back; subscription sales are strong, ticket sales are strong, and I feel very lucky that this community is choosing to come back to the theater and that loyal audiences have returned, which […] The post At Asolo Rep, audiences keep coming back for more first appeared on Town Chronicle.
WELLEN PARK, MEET IMPACT 100 SRQ
Sarasota has no shortage of nonprofits, with more than 2,400 such entities registered in the county. The challenge for most of them is acquiring funding. Good news: There is a local organization whose sole mission is to help impact other nonprofits through large annual grants. It’s called Impact100 SRQ. Driven by local women in our community, this collective group of […] The post WELLEN PARK, MEET IMPACT 100 SRQ first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Money available for gardening projects
The Allamanda Garden Club of North Port Inc. is introducing a new grant program to assist members of the community who wish to create, refurbish or maintain public green spaces in the city of North Port. School programming with horticulture-related projects may also qualify for support from the club’s grant. The objectives of the garden grants are to beautify the […] The post Money available for gardening projects first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Wellen Park to host second annual Half Marathon and 5K
Calling all runners and walkers: Wellen Park will host its second annual Half Marathon and 5K, presented by Hotwire Communications, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The 13.1-mile course is certified by USA Track & Field. Both races start and finish at Solis Hall in Downtown Wellen, with an awards ceremony to recognize male and female winners in the following categories: […] The post Wellen Park to host second annual Half Marathon and 5K first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Local HCA Florida hospitals donate food, $10K to food bank
Leaders from HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital recently toured All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota County to learn more about how the organization collects and provides food for the community. The chief executive officers from each hospital also brought along more than 100 pounds of canned goods and a $10,000 donation. […] The post Local HCA Florida hospitals donate food, $10K to food bank first appeared on Town Chronicle.
The Venice Symphony awarded $40K grant for Patriotic Pops
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will once again serve as the presenting sponsor for The Venice Symphony’s Patriotic Pops Concert on Memorial Day 2024 weekend as we celebrate American ideals and remember those who have fought for liberty. “We’re proud to bring this important event to the community and support our veterans again this year with a ‘Salute to […] The post The Venice Symphony awarded $40K grant for Patriotic Pops first appeared on Town Chronicle.
THE MOST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE BEING SWINDLED
Bawdy. Brash. Bodacious. Brazen. Blasphemous. Burlesque-y. (If that’s not a word, it should be.) Balls to the wall. That’s a lot of Bs. Here are two more: Be ready to be thrilled—as well as amazed and uniquely entertained—with the return of The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden. You might think that’s hyperbole—unless, of course, you’ve personally experienced […] The post THE MOST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE BEING SWINDLED first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Costco opening new store in Wellen Park
Costco has closed on its newest store location in Wellen Park. The planned store will be located on U.S. 41, east of West Villages Parkway. Costco is a membership warehouse club that provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make customers’ shopping experiences pleasurable. Shoppers can find everything […] The post Costco opening new store in Wellen Park first appeared on Town Chronicle.
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