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Archive | Charity/Community Service

REAL cares – Pearls & Punches At Harbor Acres

Monday, November 10, 2014

Pearls & Punches at Harbor Acres Hosted By: Peter Laughlin Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Featuring: Suncoast Charities for Children Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

China Smith, Paul Mattison, Peter Laughlin, Roland Moser, Suncoast Charities for Children

REAL fun – 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Photos

Sunday, July 13, 2014

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Race Photos From The 92′ Lazzara Motor Yacht Algorythm Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Photography by Ed Bertha Our Position – Start/Finish Line. Our Role – Have Fun! Inset photo race winner Dan Lawrence The Hulk. Congrats Dan! Of note we had 2.1′ of clearance below the props on the way out and 1.5′ of clearance on the way back in – New Pass. Tense. Thank you Kelly Gotha!

Algorythm, Dan Lawrence, Kelly Gotha, Suncoast Charities for Children

REAL cares – Fashion For A Cause

Thursday, July 10, 2014

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Get Intimate With LaBella Hosted By: LaBella Intimates & Boutique Featuring: Boys & Girls Clubs Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

Fashion for a Cause, LaBella Intimates Boutique, REAL Cares

Real cares – Center For Building Hope

Thursday, May 15, 2014

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Center for Building Hope: A Thriving Community of Individuals Affected By Cancer By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Every person impacted by cancer has a unique story, but invariably, the collective tales follows a similar plot line. “It’s like being thrown into a foreign country where you don’t speak the language,” observes Program Director Andrea Feldmar, LMHC. “The first thing many people feel, aside from panic, is alone.” Processing volumes of information related to everything from blood count, drugs, interactions and reactions, says Andrea, is akin to trying to learn something new while hopping on one foot, blindfolded. “It’s pretty challenging and isolating,” […]

Andrea Feldmar, Center for Building Hope

Rob Alfieri – 2014 Sarasota SUP Series – REAL Interview

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Interview with Rob Alfieri 2014 Sarasota SUP Series By Ed Bertha 2013 saw the introduction of Sarasota’s SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) Series, three events, each a unique race experience. The only SUP Race Series of its kind, the series is designed to showcase three of Sarasota County’s most beautiful Parks; Siesta Key Beach, Lake Benderson Park and Sarasota Sailor Squadron. Spearheaded by SUP Sarasota’s founder Rob Alfieri, beyond competition the series promotes the healthy lifestyle embodied by Stand Up Paddleboarding.

Rob Alfieri, Sarasota SUP Series, Stand Up Paddleboarding, SUP Sarasota

REAL cares – Fashion For A Cause

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Art Meets Fashion Hosted By: Michael’s on Main Featuring: Boys & Girls Clubs Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

Boys And Girls Clubs, Fashion for a Cause, Michael's on Main

Cover – China Smith – All Business – Team China Smith

Friday, March 28, 2014

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China Smith Team China Smith “Leading By Example” By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Design by Christian Lunardi The Dragon September 15, 1978 saw China Smith, Jr. enter this world. Born and raised in Sarasota, China grew up boxing with his father, China Smith, Sr., and playing football. “My dad had me going around running and doing (boxing) drills when I was 3,” he recalls. Although China’s father, who boxed for fun, pushed for him to focus on boxing, China had other thoughts. As a freshman he made the varsity football team at Riverview High School and quickly became […]

China Smith, Jami Smith, Team China Smith

REAL cares – 1261 Riegels Landing Drive & Boys & Girls Clubs

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Key West Comes To Sarasota Hosted By: Scott Schuhriemen Florida 1 Realty Services Featuring: Boys & Girls Clubs Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

1261 Riegels Landing Drive, Florida 1 Realty Services, Scott Schuhriemen

REAL cares – 2024 Alameda Avenue & Suncoast Charities For Children

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Chilling Out At Alameda Hosted By: Gabriele Charity Rudi Weiss CHARITY & WEISS International Realty Featuring: Suncoast Charities For Children Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

2024 Alameda Avenue, Charity Weiss International Realty, Gabi Charity, Rudi Weiss, Suncoast Charities for Children

REAL Cares – Thunder By The Bay

Monday, February 24, 2014

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Thunder By The Bay Benefiting Suncoast Charities For Children Photography by Giovanni Lunardi The direct and indirect overall economic impact of the 2014 Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival was calculated at $7.4 Million (an 8.7% increase from 2013) and generated 5,400 room nights in area lodgings (up from 2,900 in 2013). Click HERE to download the event collage. Slideshow below.

Suncoast Charities for Children, Thunder by the Bay

REAL cares – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast One to One Mentoring By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa For over four decades, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has fostered life-changing relationships for generations of participants. And while quantifiable results prove considerable improvements in the outlook of at-risk youth and their families, the impact is significant for volunteering mentors as well. Says Meredith Garofalo, a Big Sister and Community Resource Director for the organization’s Manatee County office, “This is an opportunity to help change someone’s life for the better.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Meredith Garofalo

REAL Exclusive Magazine Featuring Rich Heiles East End Volley Ball

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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REAL Exclusive Magazine Digital Edition Featuring: Rich Heiles, Suncoast Charities for Children, Realtor Expo benefiting the American Cancer Society, Home Resource and more. Click on magazine cover to launch Digital Edition.

East End Volleyball, Home resource, Luxury, PDF, Rich Heiles, Suncoast Charities for Children

REAL cares – Suncoast Charities for Children

Thursday, July 11, 2013

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REAL cares – Suncoast Charities for Children

Suncoast Charities for Children has made a unique contribution to the well-being of children, teens and adults with special needs. The Sarasota-based charity offers (virtually) rent-free facilities to local area non-profits, allowing them to focus their funding on programs and services.

Lucy Nicandri, Suncoast Charities for Children, Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival, Thunder by the Bay

Featured REAL Cares “REALTOR Expo” At The Forest At Hi Hat Ranch

Thursday, July 11, 2013

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“REALTOR Expo” Hosts: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty & The Forest At Hi Hat Ranch

Forest at Hi Hat Ranch, Premier Sotheby's, Premier Sotheby's International Realty, The Forest

Gulf Coast Giving’s Winter Wonderland Party 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012

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Party With A Passion Benefiting Habitat for Humanity On Friday, November 30th, please join us for a chic yet comfortable evening while enjoying a dynamic presentation of music, cocktails, exquisite cuisine, dancing & captivating entertainment. Celebrity hosted live & silent auction items will be available like fine dining experiences, one of a kind sports memorabilia, fine art, weekend getaways, pampering spa packages and so much more.

Gulf Coast Giving, Habitat For Humanity, NOVA 535