SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL - While Goodwill Manasota is well known for accepting donations of gently-used items from the community and selling those goods in its retail stores – with revenues funding its mission of changing lives through the power of work – it's not just items like clothing, home goods, books, sporting goods and electronics being accepted. For many years, Goodwill … [Read more...] about Goodwill Manasota partners with local food banks
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Sarasota Opera Announces Casting for 2022 Winter Opera Festival
Celebrating a grand return to full-scale opera Sarasota, FL – Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell have announced casting for the 2022 Winter Opera Festival, which also marks Maestro DeRenzi’s 40th anniversary with the company. “Full-scale opera is returning to the stage of the historic Sarasota Opera House, and we are thrilled to bring … [Read more...] about Sarasota Opera Announces Casting for 2022 Winter Opera Festival
Shop for the holidays at Creative Clay’s Friday Art Market
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Pinellas County Schools’ Transition student artists will host Friday Art Market, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in Creative Clay’s courtyard. "The Transition class is excited to debut their new pieces, including one-of-a-kind hand-painted wooden earrings, key chains, and jewelry boxes,” said Amanda Drewes, ESE Teacher, Extended Transition. “Fresh out of … [Read more...] about Shop for the holidays at Creative Clay’s Friday Art Market
Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center holding its 1st annual fundraising event
John’s Pass, Madeira Beach, FL, November 29th, 2021- On February 19th, 2022, the Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center is proud to announce that they will be hosting their first annual fundraising event. The "Kiss a Gator Gala" a black-tie event will be held at the world famous Don Cesar. Guests will enjoy a three course meal with wine service, an open bar throughout the … [Read more...] about Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center holding its 1st annual fundraising event
Embracing Our Differences Brings “Bucket Fillers” Virtual Reading Initiative to 8,200 Students on November 16
455 classrooms! 81 schools! 8,660 books! The "Bucket Fillers" series of books, written by the nationally acclaimed author and Venice resident, Carol McCloud, teach children the value of kindness. More than 8,200 students read McCloud’s books in 455 pre-kindergarten to third grade classes in Sarasota and Manatee counties. (November 16, 2021) On Tuesday, November 16, … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences Brings “Bucket Fillers” Virtual Reading Initiative to 8,200 Students on November 16