Keller Williams On the Water Associates will be volunteering at Manasota ARC , a non-profit organization that provides social and educational programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Keller Williams On the Water Associates will be helping to landscape two residential group homes serving 16 adults, building garden boxes, and painting main living areas of both homes.
” We are very excited to have such a large group of volunteers assisting us in making our homes a better place to live for our clients. It is great to see people giving back to the community in this way. We are very appreciative“, stated Dierdra Walker, Acting Executive Director for Manasota ARC. For more information about Manasota ARC and their programs, please call 941-752-2976 or visit www.manasotaarc.org. |
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A University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee student was recently awarded a Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship from the United States Department of Defense.
Todd Mitchell, an Information Technology student at USF Sarasota-Manatee’s North Port location, will receive full tuition and fees, a stipend of $25,000 per year, a paid summer internship, and a guaranteed job after graduation. He has accepted a civilian position with the Quantico, Virginia Marine Corps Systems Command to begin in 2012. Marine Corps Systems Command is the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used to accomplish their war/fighting mission.
Mitchell had been in the Navy for 20 years and worked as a civilian in retail management before deciding to go back to college to get a degree in Information Technology. He chose USFSM for its convenient North Port location and its real-world training that he knew would be applicable in the workforce.
”My family was already established in North Port, so I needed a convenient degree program option, and USF Sarasota-Manatee was exactly what I was looking for,“ Mitchell said. ”I liked that the IT program was actually teaching job skills that would make you employable, as opposed to business theory that doesn’t always apply in the real world. The classwork I’ve done here is real-world stuff that I’m going to use in my career.“
Much of the real-world training that Mitchell has gotten at the university includes a specialization in Internet Security, which will be useful as he does research on cyber warfare for the Marine Corps. He believes that his university experience and previous experience with the military helped him get the position, which was offered to only 300 of the 3,000 applicants who applied for the scholarship through the Office of National Scholarships.
”Most of my classes at USF Sarasota-Manatee were focused on security and writing software that isn’t vulnerable to hackers and malicious software,“ he said. ”The Marine Corps was really impressed with all that I already know about the military and internet security.“
Mitchell’s professors at USFSM have been impressed with him as well, and are proud of him for receiving the scholarship.
”Todd has proven to be an excellent student, committed to his work and driven to succeed,“ said Dr. Sunita Lodwig, an instructor at USF Sarasota-Manatee. ”His background and motivation to succeed make him the perfect candidate for this position.“
Misty Servia of King Engineering Associates has been appointed to the Leadership Manatee Board of Governors. Ms. Servia is a graduate of the 2009-2010 class of the Leadership Manatee program.
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ROTC Cadet 1st Sergeant Jordan Granata and Harold Crapo, Jr., VP Saramana Chapter SAR. Picture by: Elaine Crapo |
Braden River High School held their annual JROTC Awards Night on 5 May 2011 in their main auditorium. More than 90 Cadets received multiple awards, some as individuals and others as members of a team. The awards were presented by school personnel and by some 15 other persons representing local patriotic organizations that faithfully support the JROTC programs in Manatee, Sarasota and Hardee County High Schools.
Cadet 1st Sergeant Jordan Granata, a Junior at Braden River H.S., received the Bronze JROTC Medal and accompanying Certificate for his academic achievements and outstanding leadership. Harold Crapo, Jr., Vice President of the Saramana Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was the presenter. The parents of Cadet Granata were in attendance and were also congratulated by Mr. Crapo for their support and direct involvement of their son's accomplishments. Cadet Granata currently has plans to enter college and become a Forensic Scientist.
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Harold
Crapo, Jr., VP Saramana Chapter SAR and JROTC Cadet 1/Lt Semajay
Dunwoody.
Picture by: Elaine Crapo, SAR Auxiliary.
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JROTC Cadet 1st Lieutenant Semajay Dunwoody received a Certificate of Recognition as recognition for her application to earn a JROTC Scholarship from the Sons of the American Revolution. Each High School in Manatee, Sarasota and Hardee County that supports a JROTC program for their students, is invited to encourage Junior level JROTC students to apply for the SAR scholarship. Each applicant then submits their application to the local SAR Chapter where it is judged by a panel of three SAR members. The first, second and third place winners from each SAR Chapter are submitted to the Florida State SAR for evaluation. From there the winners are then entered into the National contest where they are eligible to earn a significant scholarship. The competition is very tough and Cadet Dunwoody rose to the occasion. She was judged as the 2nd Place winner at the Chapter level which allowed her application to be forwarded to the State level competition. The State winners have already been determined. Currently, Cadet Semajay Dunwoody is the Company Commander of the Braden River High School and an announcement was made during the 5 May 2011 Awards Ceremony that she has been selected to be Cadet Lt/Col, Commander of the JROTC Battalion commencing in September 2011. Her favorite subjects are Mathematics and Science with plans to attend Medical School after Graduation. JROTC Cadet Semajay Dunwoody is indeed recognized as one of the "Best of the Best."
Natural Healing Arts is pleased to welcome Chris Waters, NCC, LMHC, LPC, to our practice. We collaboratively address medical concerns and the medical and mental wellness of our clientele. Chris is a native of Sarasota who has spent the last thirty years working as a clinical therapist and focuses of mental wellness and well-being. He recognizes that the psychology profession tends to view counseling from a ”pathology“ perspective. Chris is well trained and more than happy to address these areas: pain and stress management, cognitive and emotional impact of accidents and injuries, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, crisis, couples dispute, conflict mediation, and grief. He also believes very strongly that physical and mental wellness and well-being are the lifestyle we all want to live. This is his area of specialty and would look forward to meeting with you to address any of your concerns.
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