Media contact: Danae DeShazer
May 16, 2013
941-365-5118, ext. 304
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Arts and Cultural Alliance Announces Grant Opportunity
Accepting Nominations for JRTF Grant Panelists
Sarasota, Florida – The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County will open the grant cycle for the 2014 John Ringling Towers Fund Grants on Friday, May 24, 2013. The John Ringling Towers Fund (JRTF) Grants were established to maintain the spirit of the John Ringling Towers after they were demolished in 1998. JRTF Grants are available to individual artists in the categories of visual,...
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Grant
to Suncoast Communities Blood Bank
Funds to be Used forAutomated Donor Check-In Identification System
Sarasota, FL- Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded Suncoast Communities Blood Bank (SCBB) $26,000 toward the purchase of BIO-key TruDonor™, an automateddonorcheck-in identification system. TruDonor provides the ability to identifyblooddonors,whileprotectingprivacy, and provides a fast, convenient and reliable way for blood and platelet donors to check in...
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An inspiring story aired on May 4th about Tampa's Dr. Kiran Patel on Fox News Channel. Veteran journalist and host of "Beyond The Dream" on FNC visited Tampa and Sarasota at an event organized by former CNN News Group anchor Patti Tripathi and TriPath Media, on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Locals were honored for philanthropy, social responsibility, and "Content of Character." Dr. Kiran Patel was featured on national and international news on Saturday May 4th. The award-winning series is seen in 140 countries.
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See attached program naming others who were honored at the...
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May 1, 2013
Contact: Mary Dailey 847-989-6700
PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND
THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF UN WOMEN
CONFERENCE IN SARASOTA
The United States National Committee of UN Women will hold its annual conference on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota. The conference theme is The Power Of One. There will be four individual sessions, a continental breakfast with kick-off speaker, and luncheon with keynote speaker. The public is invited to attend, but registration is required as space is limited. Register at www.unwomen-usnc.org or...
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Philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel, who donated $12M to University of South Florida, will be featured on Fox News Channel Saturday May 4th between 1pm to 2pm during an award winning series "Beyond The dream" hosted by veteran newscaster Kelly Wright. Mr. Wright's visit to Sarasota on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination on April 3rd and 4th at The Francis was hosted by former CNN news anchor Patti Tripathi and TriPath Media of Sarasota. Other locals being honored for "Content of Character," social responsibility, philanthropy and peace are Anne Weintruaub, Francine Difilippo, Arnie Vance, Frankie Soriano, Nate Jacobs, and...
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April 24, 2013
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Dance Against Cancer
An Evening to Benefit
the American Cancer Society
Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7pm
at AXA Equitable Theater
Rose Caiola, Stuart Coleman, Julia Gruen, Heather Watts, Christopher Wheeldon and producers Erin Fogarty and Daniel Ulbricht present the third annual Dance Against Cancer on Monday, May 6, 2013 with cocktails at 6pm (VIP ticket only), a performance at 7pm, and a reception at 8:30pm at the AXA Equitable Theater, 787 Seventh Avenue (between 51st and 52nd Streets), NYC. Tickets are $150 ($300 for VIP) and are available at dacny.org....
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April 16, 2013
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GOODWILL MANASOTA RELOCATES CAR LOT
Goodwill Manasota has relocated its car lot to 7501 15th St. E. in Sarasota. An all-day celebratory event is planned for April 23.
(Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) Goodwill Manasota recently relocated its Titled Goods/Car Lot from 7981 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota to 7501 15th St. E., in Sarasota. The lot sells donated cars, trucks, boats, planes and RVs. A free event to celebrate the new location is April 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The...
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April 11, 2013
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Goodwill Launches Green Initiative
Goodwill reinforces its position as the pioneer behind the "reduce, reuse, repurpose" movement.
(Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) In keeping with the spirit of Earth Day on April 22, Goodwill Manasota is launching its “Goodwill’s Going Green for the Community" initiative. According to Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota, this venture combines doing good for people in the community with doing good for the planet.
“Our goal is to consume less energy,...
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Two Sarasota students to receie $3000 in scholarship for music education!
Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Awards Two Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Veronica Pastore 941.330.4838 /
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[April 9, 2013 — Sarasota, Fla.] The award-winning Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Sarasota’s oldest continuous arts organization, announced today that it will award two local high school students scholarships amounting to $3,000. The two winners are Jordan Sanders, who attends Braden River High School, and Andrew Pluta, who attends Pine View High School. Jordan plans to attend Berklee School of Music in Boston, and Andrew is still...
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YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUESTED
Please Take Action Today!
We Request Your Immediate and Quick Action this MORNING -- Monday, April 8:
Senate Bill 394 is scheduled for review and a vote by the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today at 1:00 p.m.
This bill favors ticket scalpers and hurts our not-for-profit performing arts centers and organizations.
GOAL: We DO NOT WANT THIS BILL TO PASS.
Please call the following senators' Tallahassee offices this morning. Leave a message for them to please vote NO on Senate Bill 394 when it comes up for a vote this afternoon in...
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Alison Moyet announces Liverpool date
• Electronic pop music icon announces Liverpool Philharmonic concert• New single in April and album in May• First new material in six years, and new artistic direction• Tickets go on sale Friday 8 March
the minutes TourAlison MoyetFriday 25 October 7.30pm£29.50, £33.50, £39.50
The Pop icon Alison Moyet who has achieved sales of more than 20 million records, as a solo artist and half of the hugely influential duo Yazoo, has announced a concert at Liverpool...
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April 5, 2013
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Bookapalooza!!
Saturday, April 13 § Goodwill Manasota's Tara Bookstore
Goodwill Manasota promotes literacy while saving thousands of books from area landfills at its annual book sale and auction
(Bradenton, FL) Goodwill Manasota is hosting its annual Bookapalooza book sale and silent auction, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., at the Tara Bookstore, 7200 55th Avenue East, Bradenton. The sale features thousands of books, including rare and out-of-print, fiction, children's, travel, cookbooks, history and specialty books. All...
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April 5, 2013
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Giving Matters Presents Its Annual
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon
With Anne Mosle
"Embrace the Power of We: The Joy of Giving Together"
April 30 § 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. § Michael's on East
Anne Mosle is vice president of The Aspen Institute and executive director of Ascend, a hub for breakthrough ideas and strategies that move parents, especially women, and their children beyond poverty toward educational success and economic security.
(Sarasota, FL) Giving Matters, an initiative of the Association...
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Hi My name is Ian Rivard and I'm working with a program called Gears for Years, sponsored by Keep It Together Florida Inc. and St Johns County. We are collecting bikes for kids in need. Gears for Years not only places donated bikes with kids, they also teach them how to maintain and operate them safely for years to come. We will be teaching the kids how to work with tools, and gain other important life skills. In this disposable product consumer nation, we believe it is important to teach that just because your bike has a broken chain or flat...
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WORLD-RENOWNED PERFORMERS TO HONOR LOBBYIST LIZ ROBBINS IN AN EXCLUSIVE NEW YORK CITY GALA BENEFITING PAUL NEWMAN’S SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN’S NETWORK
With Appearances by Jimmy Fallon and Performances by Ingrid Michaelson, Suzanne Vega and Stevie Wonder, the Evening is Hosted by Honorary Co-Chairs Harvey Weinstein and Joanne Woodward
Event Will Benefit the Global Family of Camps and Programs Founded by Paul Newman For Children Facing Serious Illnesses
NEW YORK (April 1, 2013) – On April 4, 2013, at New York’s Pier Sixty at the Chelsea Piers, musical artists and stars will come together to show their support for...
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March 28, 2013
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Giving Matters Presents Its Annual
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon
With Anne Mosle
"Embrace the Power of We: The Joy of Giving Together"
April 30 § 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. § Michael's on East
Anne Mosle is vice president of The Aspen Institute and executive director of Ascend, a hub for breakthrough ideas and strategies that move parents, especially women, and their children beyond poverty toward educational success and economic security.
(Sarasota, FL) Giving Matters, an initiative of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southwest Florida Chapter, announced today that the keynote...
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March 27, 2013
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Goodwill Manasota and AAA South Partner on Donation Initiative
From April 1-5, the public can bring donations for Goodwill to one of four area AAA offices and be entered into a drawing for passes to Disney theme parks.
(Sarasota, FL) AAA South is celebrating Goodwill Manasota by holding a four-location donation drive at area AAA offices, April 1-April 5. During this time, the public can leave donations for Goodwill at an AAA office and be entered into a drawing for four passes to the...
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March 20, 2013
Contact: Caryn Hodge
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Chiles Group is Going International-Helping to Open up a Restaurant in Thailand
Christin Chiles, daughter of Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar, Beachhouse and Mar Vista Restaurants is a missionary currently serving in Burma, Thailand. After going on The World Race last year where she led a team through 15 countries in 11 months, she wasn't quite sure what she was going to do when she got home, but knew that she needed to do something. “There are so many unacceptable realities in the world,” Christin says, “and...
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The Kennedy Center Announces Recipients of
The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim
Inspirational Teacher Awards
Seven Teachers from Across the United States Receive
National Award for Excellence in the Program’s Third Year Underwritten by Myrna and Freddie Gershon
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2013 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which publicly recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Seven teachers were selected in 2013 from a pool of hundreds of nominations received...
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March 20, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT:
Veronica Brandon Miller
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GOODWILL MANASOTA PLANS NEW CORPORATE CAMPUS
The new headquarters, in Manatee County, will include cooperate offices, a national training facility, a Job Connection center and retail store.
(Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) Goodwill Manasota's board of directors met on Wednesday, March 20, and voted to move forward with plans to create a corporate headquarters in Manatee County. The proposed facility is a 9.2-acre site at the northeast corner of 51st Avenue and U.S. 301 in Manatee County.
According to Bob Rosinsky,...
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For Immediate Release - March 19, 2013
Polo Under the Palms: Sarasota fundraiser, cancer seminar returns March 23
MD Anderson showcases world-class polo and latest cancer research breakthroughs
Contact: Victor Scott
Office: 713-745-5020
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Polo Under the Palms
HOUSTON — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center returns to Sarasota, Fla. March 23 for the third annual Polo Under the Palms. Floridians have the opportunity to enjoy a polo match, silent and live auctions and a soiree benefiting the institution, plus a free...
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FIRST STEP CELEBRATES 300th DRUG-FREE BABY
SARASOTA, Fla., March 15, 2013 –
Ten little fingers, 10 little toes, good birth weight, healthy, these are the things that most moms dream about when they learn they are going to have a baby. However, for 301 women who have entered First Step’s Mothers & Infants program since 1995, add one more item to that check-list: drug-free.
First Step’s Mothers & Infants program provides counseling and support for pregnant women who...
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News Release Issued: Mar 6, 2013 (9:00am EST) To view this release online and get more information about Kelloggs visit: http://newsroom.kelloggcompany.com/index.php?s=27529&item=131433
Kellogg Company Named As One Of World's Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere Institute
Companies recognized for demonstrated leadership in ethical business practices
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March 6, 2013 Highlights
@KelloggCompany recognized by #Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for fifth time
@KelloggCompany employees praised by CEO for displaying K Values and winning World's Most Ethical Companies honor
/PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company announced today it has been named one of the 2013 "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the...
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March 4, 2013
Contact:
Jayne Giroux
Director of Communications
1760 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Office 941-954-1600 ext. 124
Cell 941-720-8177
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Fill Our Tanks and We’ll Fill Yours
Suncoast Communities Blood Bank Gives Donors Gas Cards
Sarasota, FL - Don’t let the prices at the pump get you down. Suncoast Communities Blood Bank (SCBB) blood donors, have several opportunities during the month of March to help ease the stress on their wallets, and provide a vital community service by donating blood or platelets.
One lucky donor will receive a $250 RacTrac gas card. Donate at any...
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News Release Issued: Feb 25, 2013 (8:30am EST) To view this release online and get more information about Kelloggs visit: http://newsroom.kelloggcompany.com/index.php?s=27529&item=131432
Kellogg Company Launches Breakfasts for Better Days™ Hunger Relief Initiative
Company to provide one-half billion breakfasts globally by end of 2016; pledges $1 million in grants in U.S.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Kellogg to provide 1/2 billion #breakfasts to help children and families worldwide #hungerrelief http://ow.ly/hYgnx
Kellogg pledging $1 million to #breakfast programs to help 1 in 5 U.S. children who may start the day w/out breakfast http://ow.ly/hYgnx
Because one in eight people around the world...
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February 13, 2013
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Embracing Our Differences
Announces Appointment of Associate Executive Director
Gisele Pintchuck brings a wealth of experience in building strategic community partnerships
(Sarasota, FL) Embracing Our Differences announces the appointment of Gisele Pintchuck as the organization’s new associate executive director. Pintchuck spent the past 18 years working in the local non-profit community. She most recently served as director of development for the Suncoast Communities Blood Bank. In her new role with Embracing Our Differences, Pintchuck will be responsible for the development and implementation of all...
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January 21, 2013
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MANASOTA
NAMED A 2013 “CHARITY OF CHOICE”
Canada Med Services recognizes Goodwill for its long-term community support and commitment.
(Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) Goodwill Industries Manasota, Inc., was recently named by the Sarasota-based Canada Med Services/Discount Prescription Services as one of 32 regional non-profit organizations to participate in its 2013 "Charity of Choice" initiative. This philanthropic program, now in its second year, will help Goodwill Manasota "expand its services in the community, helping more people achieve self-sufficiency and a better quality of...
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Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
www.esm.rochester.edu
For The Public: Eastman School of Music Concert Office, 585-274-1110,
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November 21, 2012
Eastman-Rochester Chorus To Present Program Including Elgar’s Rarely-Performed Music Makers
One hundred years after he completed it, Edward Elgar’s Music Makers will finally get its Rochester premiere at Eastman School of Music Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Under the direction of William Weinert and Yunn-Shan Ma, the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and the...
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Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
www.esm.rochester.edu
November 12, 2012
Concert Celebrates Newest Addition to Rochester’s Collection of Outstanding Organs
Another magnificent instrument is being added to Rochester’s collection of outstanding organs as the recently restored 1893 Hook and Hastings Organ, installed in Christ Church over the summer and fall, receives its inaugural concert on Friday, Nov. 30.
Made by one of the premier American organ builders of the 19th century, the instrument will be the centerpiece of an event that includes instrumental and vocal performance...
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Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
www.esm.rochester.edu
November 9, 2012
Ying Quartet Performs in Hatch Recital Hall on the Eastman-Ranlet Series
The internationally renowned, award-winning Ying Quartet will give two performances of their upcoming Eastman-Ranlet Series concert featuring a new work by Brooklyn-based composer Kenji Bunch. The original concert date of Sunday, Dec. 2, will be for series subscribers and is being supplemented by another presentation for the general public at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Both programs are in Hatch Recital Hall at the Eastman School of Music and also include quartets by...
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