SARASOTA, FL - Local circus legends and founders of the Circus Arts Conservatory, Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis, were invited to participate in the recent World Acrobatics Society Congress & Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame Banquet at the Tuscany Casino & Suites in Las Vegas. The dynamic duo are, themselves, WAS Gallery of Legends - Hall of Fame inductees (2013 - … [Read more...] about Local circus leaders participate in World Acrobatics Society event
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Preparing for a Natural Disaster
If you’ve tuned into the news lately, you’ve seen the catastrophic damage that Hurricane Ida has caused throughout multiple states. Ida appeared just 16 years after Hurricane Katrina, which left significant devastation and caused many families to leave their homes behind and relocate to a different state. As rescue missions are in effect, flooding and power outages leave people … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Natural Disaster
News and Events This Week at the FHM
WE ARE HALF-WAY TO OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL WITH ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO GO! There has never been a better time to donate to The FHM. Thanks to the generosity of Amy and Michael Southard through their charitable foundation, Crofton Cares, donations made to our 7th Annual Trunks of Hope campaign will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000! Donate today … [Read more...] about News and Events This Week at the FHM
Women’s Resource Center Presents: “Women in Law Enforcement: Careers in a Fast-Growing Industry”
A free webinar on September 29, noon-1 p.m. Guest speakers include Chief Melanie Bevan from the Bradenton Police Department and Lt. John Murrell from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. (September 15, 2021) Gender inequality is still a defining aspect of law enforcement. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting, women make up just under … [Read more...] about Women’s Resource Center Presents: “Women in Law Enforcement: Careers in a Fast-Growing Industry”
Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives $43,598 Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant
The grant will help fund the organization’s 2021-2022 community arts and cultural programs. September 17, 2021— The Sarasota County Commission awarded the Hermitage Artist Retreat a $43,598 Tourist Development Cultural/Arts grant to help fund its 2021-2022 community arts and cultural programs. The award-winning creators across all artistic disciplines who stay at the … [Read more...] about Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives $43,598 Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant