All Faiths Food Bank Works to Fill Summer Hunger Gap
Hunger relief organization again partners with Sarasota County Schools, libraries, numerous other organizations to feed children while school is out. Nearly half of the 43,000 students enrolled at Sarasota County schools participate in free and reduced meal programs while, in DeSoto County, all of the nearly 5,000 enrolled students rely on these meals during the school year. But when school ends, students don’t enjoy the benefit of those meals. For the past eight years, in order to fill the “hunger gap”
All Faiths Food Bank names new operations director
Hunger relief organization promotes from within, names Ryan Beaman Sr. Director of Operations Following an extensive national search, All Faiths Food Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan Beaman has been promoted to Senior Director of Operations. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the planning, accountability and logistics involved in keeping a fleet of trucks on the road, managing a 20,000-square-foot warehouse, and coordinating with nearly 200 community partners and programs in the Food
Siesta Key to Host July 4th Fireworks
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration, will be held Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Siesta Beach. The fireworks show will launch at dusk at Siesta Beach (948 Beach Road) and is free and open to the public. The event is held in partnership with Sarasota County and will follow current CDC COVID Safety guidelines and protocols. The success of this event relies on the generous support and contributions received from the
All Faiths Food Bank Hires New Chief Program Officer
Maria Jose Horen will oversee programs and services, research, program evaluation, and more As hunger remains a pressing issue – especially as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues – All Faiths Food Bank is committed to identifying and finding solutions for the root causes of hunger and improving the overall well-being of the community. To assist in those efforts, All Faiths has hired Maria Jose “MJ” Horen as its new Chief Program Officer. In her new role, Horen will integrate community health
Siesta Key Chamber to Create Children's Book
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with local artist Shawn McLoughlin for the creation of a children’s book to be titled “ABC’s of Siesta Key.” The book will be 32 pages cover to cover featuring original artwork, illustrations and content. “Siesta Shawn," as the locals call him, was the Chamber's first choice for this project. "He’s our favorite hometown artist, well-known and greatly respected in our community. No one knows how to capture the essence of Siesta Key better than
Fishermen's Village to host A Day of Celtic Music
Fishermen’s Village will present A Day of Celtic Music, Saturday, May 15, 2021, noon-4 pm. Admission and parking are free. Presented in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida and the New World Celts (Sarasota Chapter), visitors to Fishermen’s Village will be entertained by authentic Celtic musicians from all over Florida, joining together to bring this fun, interactive event to fruition. Performances will take place between 12 noon-4 pm along the promenade in all three
All Faiths Food Bank to hold monthly food distribution
Area hunger relief organization partnering with The Bay Sarasota and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to fight the continuing hunger crisis In 2020 – due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 – All Faiths Food Bank distributed 60% more meals than 2019, with a 53% increase in new clients at food distributions. The number of users visiting the organization’s website to find food increased by more than 360%. The need continues to be unspeakably large. To help those who are struggling to put food on the table,
All Faiths Food Bank fighting rural hunger, meeting crucial need
Through its Food and Resource Center, All Faiths serves as the epicenter for critical social services to lift residents out of poverty In Sarasota County – with its beautiful beaches, luxury homes, high-end shopping, and glittering galas – it can be easy to overlook the struggles of those who may be less fortunate. But head east from downtown Sarasota for about an hour, to DeSoto County, and those struggles become crystal clear. Paradoxically, in rural areas that grow most of our nation’s food,
Hauling for Good
On a sunny mid-February afternoon Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce member College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving extended a simple act of kindness to fellow Chamber member Our Y, a local 501(c)3 serving the residents of Sarasota. Earlier in the week Sharon Stephens, owner of Stitchin' Memories (also a Siesta Key Chamber member) was looking for a way to get a large screen tv she wished to donate, from her house to it's new home at Our Y. While at a Chamber networking event that week Sharon meet two crew members
Our Y Kindness Campaign with Flanzer Trust Match
Through March 31, 2021 Our Y is hosting its Kindness Campaign. The campaign goal is to raise $200,000 in support of Our Y’s mission to provide the greater Sarasota community with access to programs that benefit body, mind and spirit. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your gift to Our Y, Inc. is tax-deductible. Donations may be made online at OurYSRQ.org. To further support Our Y, the community is invited to participate in the 2021 Flanzer Contribution Matching Program. The Louis & Gloria Flanzer
CB's Announces Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School Winter 2021 Schedule
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters will hold Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing schools Saturdays Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and March 13, 2021. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basic fly casting principles, improving casting skills and correcting faults. Instructor Capt. Rick Grassett, will also cover saltwater fly fishing techniques, leader construction and fly selection. Cost for the class, which will run 8:30 AM to 2 PM, is $195 per person and includes the use of Orvis fly tackle,
Rebecca Centeno joins Fishermen’s Village as VP of PG Hospitality
Fishermen’s Village is proud to announce Rebecca Centeno has joined the Fishermen’s Village Management Team as Vice President of PG Hospitality. Rebecca was born into the field of hospitality and has had Punta Gorda as her stomping grounds since the 80’s. She loves Fishermen’s Village and Punta Gorda. Most recently, she was a General Manager overseeing 180 rooms in Charlotte County. Many may remember Rebecca as the little girl from local Punta Gorda restaurant Elena’s working the cash register, putting a
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Light Up Siesta Key
The holidays may look a little different this year, but it is more important than ever to support local small businesses. On November 28, Siesta Key will celebrate Small Business Saturday, and kick off the holiday season. Even though the traditional Siesta Key Holiday Parade is canceled, we are still lighting up the Key with festive décor, a storefront and window decorating contest, and tree lighting at the gazebo in Siesta Key Village. Local businesses are encouraged to create their own holiday specials
Serbin Printing Among First in Nation to Offer Printed Material with Antimicrobial Coatings
In the Fight Against Dangerous Bacteria and Viruses,New Application Keeps Documents 99.9% Free of Harmful Microbes* Printed documents are commonly used and distributed inside sensitive, at-risk environments such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. What can be done to make these printed forms safer against the transmission of bacteria and viruses? Serbin Printing is proud to announce PrintShield Antimicrobial Printing, an EPA registered process by which printed documents are coated with a protective
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Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy Celebrates Ten Years in Sarasota
Dave and Kristy Ochsendorf opened the doors to their practice, Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy, ten years ago. Since then, they’ve grown their family with two daughters as well as their business, adding state of the art equipment, hiring teammates, and expanding into a larger footprint. Like many small businesses, COVID-19 has made 2020 a challenging year for this family-owned business, but the Ochsendorfs are proud of how they’ve continued to safely serve their patients. “We space out patient visits,
Beach Named No. 1 in the Country, No. 11 in the World
Siesta Key Beach Named No. 1 in the Country, No. 11 in the World by TripAdvisorSarasota Magazine reported August 24, 2020, Our beloved beach once again received big honors. Siesta Key Beach is no stranger to awards, and now it can add two more to its long list. Our beloved beach was named the No. 1 beach in the country and the No. 11 beach in the world in TripAdvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Awards. The awards are based on TripAdvisor users’ reviews, ratings and saves; besides beaches, categories also
Key Sailing, Sarasota's Longest-Running Sailboat Charter
Key Sailing is the longest-running sailboat charter in the history of Sarasota and Manatee counties, with the only sailing yacht (the 41’ Key Breeze) in the City of Sarasota, and the only company in Sarasota history hosting guests as a couple sailing at the helm together. Captain Tim Solomon and First Mate Jan Hamel Solomon are in their fourteenth year at the helm, which makes them the longest-running sailing charter couple in our community history, even without considering the fact that they learned how
