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Family Law Guardian Ad Litem Pilot Program Launches. The 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida launched a pilot program designed to provide guardians ad litem for children involved in high-conflict divorce and custody cases in the Circuit’s Family Law Division. All the volunteers for this ground-breaking program are attorneys from the law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg. Twenty-four Icard Merrill attorneys have signed up to volunteer. The program is directed by the Honorable Lee E. Haworth and Charles E. Williams, who are co-chairs of the Circuit’s pro bono program. After recognizing a need for independent parties […]
Memorial Day; What Does It Mean To You? Today think about the numerous brave men and women who gave their lives so you could have freedom. Think about the many families who lost a son or daughter in the name of freedom. Think of all the countless people who are now free because of the countless sacrifices that American soldiers have made over the years, many giving their lives for it. Celebrate Memorial Day for what it stands for; it’s not a three day weekend. It is a time to remember and give thanks. Memorial Day originated in 1868, when […]
2014 Annual Meeting At Sarasota Opera Hits A C8. Maestro Victor DeRenzi and Executive Director Richard Russell met with Sarasota Opera patrons and supporters for Sarasota Opera’s 2014 Annual Meeting with an update on the state of Sarasota Opera. Along with members of the administrative staff, Maestro DeRenzi and Mr. Russell recapped highlights from the 2013-2014 season as well as shared news on what Sarasota Opera supporters can expect in upcoming seasons. Highlights from the meeting included: Ticket sales for the 2013/14 season were 97% of this year’s goal. Sarasota Opera will finish the 2013/14 fiscal year with a surplus […]
New College Awards First Honorary Degree. Last evening in a sunset ceremony on the bayfront, New College of Florida awarded bachelor of arts degrees to 144 students, and bestowed its first honorary degree to alumnus and keynote speaker Jennifer Granick at its 48th commencement. Among the graduates are five Fulbright Scholarship winners, and two of the 10 members of the first class of Florida’s Frost Scholars, who received full scholarships for graduate degrees at England’s University of Oxford. One of the Frost Scholars, mathematics student Timothy Duff of Tampa, Fla., delivered the student address. Granick, director of civil liberties at […]
Laxpalooza At Premier Sports Campus. The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will host the Laxpalooza lacrosse tournament over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2014. This event is competitive, yet fun, safe and memorable, and will host both boys and girls at all levels in the Southeast Region. More than 35 teams and some 2,000 people are expected to attend the tournament. Teams will be able to compete against other teams from all states including Florida, Georgia, and the southeast region, along with several teams traveling from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Click HERE for more information.
Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $100,000. The Payton Wright Foundation wants to thank everyone! Their 6th annual golf tournament was SOLD OUT with their sponsorships and 240 golfers attending!!! The event raised over $100,000 to financially assist families who are caring for a child with brain cancer. Payton Wright Foundation is a great success because of people like you! The Payton Wright Foundation exists to help support families who are caring for a child with brain cancer. Established in 2008 by Patrick and Holly Wright, the foundation honors the memory of their daughter, Payton, who passed away from brain cancer […]
All Faiths Collects 766,253 Pounds Of Food. All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpassed all expectations and raised an unprecedented $1.1 million in funds and 766,253 pounds of food to feed children and families this summer. The Campaign began on April 1, 2014 and culminated on May 10 with the Letter Carriers Food Drive. Although the Campaign has ended, the community is continuing to conduct food drives and donating food throughout the summer. “The HuB played a huge part in the success of the Campaign Against Summer Hunger. Their creativity and community reach helped rally support and promote […]
HuB Launches HuB Campus. The HuB is launching HuB Campus, an initiative to provide a space for up to 100 members to meet, collaborate and focus on transforming the local economy by creating partnerships between businesses and creative types. Although networking will be a component of HuB Campus, the vision is to build strong business relationships that help grow the local economy, but also serve a greater cause. Leveraging the HuB’s open space and technology they will enable each member to build a relationship with every other member in order to create a real business connection. Over the past five […]
Cat Depot Receives Scholarship. Cat Depot is honored to be the recipient of an education scholarship from the Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust to attend The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2014 on May 20-23. The award gives Cat Depot staff the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills with the latest cutting-edge programs in the fields of animal care and adoptions, rescue, and medical and emergency services. Human Society of the United States Animal Care Expo is the largest international education conference in the United States. The Expo offers opportunity to learn new skills and […]
Suncoast Charities for Children Joins REAL Exclusive Magazine. REAL Exclusive Magazine announces that Suncoast Charities for Children has joined the print/online media publication as a sponsor. Click HERE to view Suncoast Charities for Children’s ad for the upcoming 4th of July Super Boat Race Week. Suncoast Charities for Children Suncoast Charities for Children has constructed over $14 Million in facilities (totaling 73,000 square feet) serving children with special needs. Their support enables the charitable organizations utilizing these facilities to only pay $1 per year in rent. Suncoast Charities for Children continues to maintain these facilities and supports special project requests […]
The Ringling Explores Library Collection. Come visit The Ringling Saturday, May 17, 2014 @ 10:00am for their lecture series that explores the significance of The Ringling Art Library’s unique collections. This program highlights the Library as a center for both historical and contemporary cultural memory. This is a free event. Click HERE for more information.
Jennifer Granick, Noted Critic Of NSA Surveillance And Expert On Civil Liberties Headlines New College Of Florida’s 48th Commencement. New College of Florida announced that Jennifer Granick, director of civil liberties at Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society, will be the keynote speaker at the College’s 48th Commencement on May 23, 2014. Granick, a 1990 graduate of New College, has been recognized as an expert in the Internet, cyberlaw, privacy and civil liberties for more than a decade, for her work at Stanford and previously at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation. “We’re thrilled and honored to have Jennifer Granick […]
What is ARC’s Emergency Medical Fund (EMF)? Animal Rescue Coalition’s EMF is based on their belief that all animals deserve a second change. By collaborating with local animal services agency and veterinary partners, ARC works diligently on the daunting task of providing medical treatment to abandoned, sick and abused animals in dire need of care. Since the EMF’s implementation, ARC has funded medical care ranging from minor infection treatment to major surgical procedures giving innocent animals a second chance in life. The program began in 2003 and was a direct response to a plea for help for the many injured […]
Help Cat Depot On Mother’s Day Weekend Welcome Their Furry Bundles Of Joy. Help Cat Depot welcome their new litters of kittens at the Cat Depot Kitten Shower on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Caring for multiple litters and providing for their needs becomes increasingly challenging and costly. You can help by bringing a donation to the kitten shower! Special events over the weekend include kids’ activities, book signing by Ralph “Doc” Wallace, author of Tria Maria, the Cat with No Eyes, fostering information, raffle for moms and adopters, kitten […]
Daughters Of The American Revolution Bestows Highest Award On John Saputo. Daughters of the American Revolution bestowed its highest award, the Medal of Honor, on retired U.S. Marine Colonel John Saputo last night (May 1, 2014) at the Laurel Oak Country Club. Before he retired from the Marine Corps in 2006 (after three years of active duty and more than 32 years in the Reserves), Colonel Saputo gained a reputation as a highly decorated fighter. “I’m very honored to get this award from a prestigious organization like this,” Saputo said. Past recipients include former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, broadcaster […]
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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