On May 4, hundreds of runners and walkers will take to the streets of Gulfport in celebration of Peace, Love & Goodwill at the 4th annual Hippie Dash. Presented by Goodwill-Suncoast and USI, the event includes an 8K and a 5K run, a Flower Child Fun Run for little hippies, and a laid-back one-mile Walk, Woof & Roll for walkers, dogs and strollers. The event will also … [Read more...] about On May the Fourth, May the Groove be With You! Goodwill’s 4th annual Hippie Dash returns to Gulfport on Star Wars Day
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SYC Cares Awards Grant to Embracing Our Differences for its Educator Workshops and Initiatives
The $5,000 grant will help fund the organization’s educator workshops, retreats, and initiatives. (Sarasota, FL) SYC Cares recently awarded Embracing Our Differences a $5,000 grant to help enhance its year-round education initiatives. With 932 teachers and 39,211 students participating in EOD’s annual exhibit and educational programs in 2018 alone, Embracing Our Differences … [Read more...] about SYC Cares Awards Grant to Embracing Our Differences for its Educator Workshops and Initiatives
Tickets are still on sale for Live Oak Theatre’s “Night in Vienna
Brooksville, Florida (April 15, 2019) – Tickets are still available for Live Oak Theatre’s Night in Vienna. Live Oak Conservatory’s scholarship fundraiser will be held on Saturday evening, May 4. Dancing begins at 8 pm and will feature a complete Viennese experience. The ball will provide entertainment on both levels of the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for the Arts … [Read more...] about Tickets are still on sale for Live Oak Theatre’s “Night in Vienna
Florida Judge to Speak on History of Discrimination Against LGBT People Practicing Law
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Broward County Florida Circuit Court Judge Robert W. Lee will offer a presentation entitled “Welcome to Florida: LGBT Attorneys Need Not Apply” on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Ave. S.). In 1997, Judge Lee was the first openly gay person appointed to the Florida State Court bench. The event is free and open … [Read more...] about Florida Judge to Speak on History of Discrimination Against LGBT People Practicing Law
The Oaks Women’s Club Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to Local Female Students
Osprey, FL -- The Oaks Women’s Club (OWC) recently awarded a total of $75,000 to 15 high school seniors with the scholarship award as part of the Women’s Club tradition of supporting local young women bound for college. Each of the 15 recipients received $5,000 to help them begin their college careers. “Each one of these young women is a unique individual; however, they share … [Read more...] about The Oaks Women’s Club Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to Local Female Students