We are so fortunate that we live in this land of freedom. As Americans our rights are god given and not from the government.. We have these inalienable rights and we the people loan the government the power under the constitution for the purpose to protect and secure our rights. The government’s role is not to micromanage or socially engineer our lives but protect our rights. We all get a chance to succeed with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Time to get back and support our restaurants. I went to one of my favorite lunch places,Geckos on Hillview. Staff is wearing masks, social distancing and options for eating outside, great food and lots of cleaning. The staff is excited to be back at work.

Please don’t forget our local restaurants and the people who work there. Do take out!

I have been attending the Town Hall series for 15+ years and always enjoy the speakers the committee selects. This year under the chairmanship of a great friend Ollie Johnson and the series benefits the Ringling College Library Association. The Ringling College of Art and Design has achieved an elite status globally under the leadership. of Larry Thompson. Just another example of why Sarasota is the best place to live, work and play. President Larry Thompson and I.

I had great friends and family supporting and felt it all went well. I have to admit it was slightly intimidating but fun. Thank you to Lourdes and the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota in running a great meeting. Thank you Britt and Noah Riner, Chip and Chris Andrews and Jim and Tamara Ley for your support.

Sheriff Tom Knight and I.

The Education Foundation was founded by a fellow Junior Leaguer and friend Shirley Richie. As we discussed today there is no greater gift that a society can give to their children than a good education.The Education Foundation President Jenifer Vigne said that “teachers are every day heroes who help their students thrive which often means they don’t carve out time for themselves.” Below is Britt Riner who is the Chair of the Education Foundation Board and Shirley Richie the founder.

Award was given to Eugenie Clark posthumous honoree and Senator John McKay. Dr. Clark was involved in Mote Marine from the beginning and was called the shark lady. We both share a love of the water and scuba diving but she enjoyed spear fishing and was world famous regarding sharks. Many of us know Senate President John McKay also known for the John McKay scholarships that have allowed many children to go to private schools if the public schools were unable to address their educational needs.

We came together to support The Pines of Sarasota. Co-chairs were Kraig and Gloria Koach both committed Sarasota community supporters. Gloria and I are both Past Presidents of the Junior League of Sarasota Inc. The panel today included Jeff LaHurd who has lived in Sarasota most of his life and is the author of 17 books. Jack Rozance, M. D. Is a board-certified neurologist and The third panelist was Claudia Cardillo who had a 23 year career in leadership positions at Johnson and Johnson.

Although there were many Sarasota movers and shakers in attendance the picture below includes Ollie Johnson, this year’s Town Hall Chair and Britt Riner, previous League President and current Board member of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. As many of you know I was the President of the Sarasota League. The League implemented Teen Court and Children First, a Head Start program serving 900 of the lowest income youth in our community. There is no greater path to individual freedom than a good education

The featured speaker was our own Congressman Vern Buchanan. I brought my two oldest, Gunnar and Steele, to listen and meet Vern. Vern did a great job of edifying and motivating the crowd and kudos to the SRC Prez Rod Thomson who also did a great job of moderating and motivating.

I would like to thank Taylor Collins and Jim Tollerton for inviting me to the fifth Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. For those not familiar with the campaign it is a four County initiative to improve the reading skills of our youth. As many of you have heard me say the education of our youth is paramount to not only each child’s future successes but also in providing a talented workforce for our community and the State of Florida.

Thank you Lee-En Chung for the invitation to the very active Rotary Club of Sarasota. It is obvious that this organization has committed volunteers to service and the guest speaker was coincidentally my great dermatologist Jennifer Trent, M.D. The very energetic and supreme organizer Lee -En will be the President of this wonderful organization in 2021.

I Love my boys! Left to right: Hunter, Stone, Gunnar and Steele. All born and raised in beautiful Sarasota.

CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays and I. What a wonderful day and tour. Thank you Jessica.

A wonderful opportunity to spend the day with these women who have selflessly partnered with an organization that has helped serve the Sarasota community for over 40 years.

What an incredible event. Today, we modeled for SFG which benefited causes like women’s and children’s issues, animal welfare, arts and education, health and safety and hunger and homelessness. Through our bond of friendship, shared interests and values, our collective voice can make a difference.

What a lovely reception and evening at Congressman Katherine Harrises beautiful home.

Wonderful evening spent among friends and colleagues. From left to right we have Karen Rose, representative Ray Pilon, former school board member Lydia McIntyre and myself.

A wonderful luncheon and I had the pleasure to sit with the staff at Bayside Pet Resort.

Congressman Dan Miller and I.

SFG is founded on the principle that so much more can be accomplished when passionate women come together to benefit shared causes. Each member of our group brings a new opportunity to provide hope, support and immediate impact to a local organization or program in need. As strong, determined women, we engage our talents and resources to help enrich the lives of those in our community.

Doug Mackenzie , Dr. Katherine Keeley and I.

We are so fortunate that we live in this land of freedom. As Americans our rights are god given and not from the government.. We have these inalienable rights and we the people loan the government the power under the constitution for the purpose to protect and secure our rights. The government’s role is not to micromanage or socially engineer our lives but protect our rights. We all get a chance to succeed with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Time to get back and support our restaurants. I went to one of my favorite lunch places,Geckos on Hillview. Staff is wearing masks, social distancing and options for eating outside, great food and lots of cleaning. The staff is excited to be back at work.

Please don’t forget our local restaurants and the people who work there. Do take out!

I have been attending the Town Hall series for 15+ years and always enjoy the speakers the committee selects. This year under the chairmanship of a great friend Ollie Johnson and the series benefits the Ringling College Library Association. The Ringling College of Art and Design has achieved an elite status globally under the leadership. of Larry Thompson. Just another example of why Sarasota is the best place to live, work and play. President Larry Thompson and I.

I had great friends and family supporting and felt it all went well. I have to admit it was slightly intimidating but fun. Thank you to Lourdes and the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota in running a great meeting. Thank you Britt and Noah Riner, Chip and Chris Andrews and Jim and Tamara Ley for your support.

Sheriff Tom Knight and I.

The Education Foundation was founded by a fellow Junior Leaguer and friend Shirley Richie. As we discussed today there is no greater gift that a society can give to their children than a good education.The Education Foundation President Jenifer Vigne said that “teachers are every day heroes who help their students thrive which often means they don’t carve out time for themselves.” Below is Britt Riner who is the Chair of the Education Foundation Board and Shirley Richie the founder.

Award was given to Eugenie Clark posthumous honoree and Senator John McKay. Dr. Clark was involved in Mote Marine from the beginning and was called the shark lady. We both share a love of the water and scuba diving but she enjoyed spear fishing and was world famous regarding sharks. Many of us know Senate President John McKay also known for the John McKay scholarships that have allowed many children to go to private schools if the public schools were unable to address their educational needs.

We came together to support The Pines of Sarasota. Co-chairs were Kraig and Gloria Koach both committed Sarasota community supporters. Gloria and I are both Past Presidents of the Junior League of Sarasota Inc. The panel today included Jeff LaHurd who has lived in Sarasota most of his life and is the author of 17 books. Jack Rozance, M. D. Is a board-certified neurologist and The third panelist was Claudia Cardillo who had a 23 year career in leadership positions at Johnson and Johnson.

Although there were many Sarasota movers and shakers in attendance the picture below includes Ollie Johnson, this year’s Town Hall Chair and Britt Riner, previous League President and current Board member of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. As many of you know I was the President of the Sarasota League. The League implemented Teen Court and Children First, a Head Start program serving 900 of the lowest income youth in our community. There is no greater path to individual freedom than a good education

The featured speaker was our own Congressman Vern Buchanan. I brought my two oldest, Gunnar and Steele, to listen and meet Vern. Vern did a great job of edifying and motivating the crowd and kudos to the SRC Prez Rod Thomson who also did a great job of moderating and motivating.

I would like to thank Taylor Collins and Jim Tollerton for inviting me to the fifth Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. For those not familiar with the campaign it is a four County initiative to improve the reading skills of our youth. As many of you have heard me say the education of our youth is paramount to not only each child’s future successes but also in providing a talented workforce for our community and the State of Florida.

Thank you Lee-En Chung for the invitation to the very active Rotary Club of Sarasota. It is obvious that this organization has committed volunteers to service and the guest speaker was coincidentally my great dermatologist Jennifer Trent, M.D. The very energetic and supreme organizer Lee -En will be the President of this wonderful organization in 2021.

I Love my boys! Left to right: Hunter, Stone, Gunnar and Steele. All born and raised in beautiful Sarasota.

CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays and I. What a wonderful day and tour. Thank you Jessica.

A wonderful opportunity to spend the day with these women who have selflessly partnered with an organization that has helped serve the Sarasota community for over 40 years.

What an incredible event. Today, we modeled for SFG which benefited causes like women’s and children’s issues, animal welfare, arts and education, health and safety and hunger and homelessness. Through our bond of friendship, shared interests and values, our collective voice can make a difference.

What a lovely reception and evening at Congressman Katherine Harrises beautiful home.

Wonderful evening spent among friends and colleagues. From left to right we have Karen Rose, representative Ray Pilon, former school board member Lydia McIntyre and myself.

A wonderful luncheon and I had the pleasure to sit with the staff at Bayside Pet Resort.

Congressman Dan Miller and I.

SFG is founded on the principle that so much more can be accomplished when passionate women come together to benefit shared causes. Each member of our group brings a new opportunity to provide hope, support and immediate impact to a local organization or program in need. As strong, determined women, we engage our talents and resources to help enrich the lives of those in our community.

Doug Mackenzie , Dr. Katherine Keeley and I.