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Written by JoAnn Reddy

On April 15, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge hosted a golf tournament at Tara Preserve in Bradenton, Florida, which is down the road from the lodge, for members and their friends. The event featured a day of golfing, including a money hole, as well as a luncheon at the lodge, an auction, a 50/50 drawing and a gift bag raffle. A total of $5,821.22 was raised for the lodge’s charity funds.

Pictured are the golf tournament committee team — Mike Lindhardt, Kevin and Marge Burke, and Ron and Lori Webber.

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Written by JoAnn Reddy

On April 16 during a car show held at Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855, members held a stuff-the-truck fundraiser for Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies. They received $1,000 worth of much-needed food for children and $600 in monetary donations from visitors to the show.

Pictured are EFELT volunteers and lodge members Paul Reddy, Brian Dunne and Jack Jernigan.

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Written by Manasota Elks

On March 11, Manasota Elks Past Exalted Rulers held a fundraiser for Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. (Horse Education and Riding Therapy). Their mission is to provide support and hope to individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities and riding. The lodge raised $2,405 for their programs.

Pictured at the donation presentation are (front row) Carol Sirianni, PDD; Pam McDowell, PER, president of Manasota PER Association; Danielle Curtis, president of Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.; and Doris Waddell, PDD. In the second row are Ken Davis, PDD; Jim Klocke, PER; and Dale Steinke, PER.

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Written by Palmetto Elks

Palmetto Elks Lodge #2449 received a check for $800 and a plaque from the Manatee Power & Sail Squadron Feb. 12. The plaque thanked the lodge “for their continued support over the years and for 2022/3 in providing us with meeting spaces for various squadron functions and public boating courses. We look forward to many more years of working together. Again, our thanks and appreciation from the Manatee Power & Sail Squadron.” Pictured is Steve Baker, Exalted Ruler, receiving the check and plaque from Myles Gee, Commander.

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Written by JoAnn Reddy

On March 23, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge presented certificates to the lodge Americanism essay contest winners. The theme was "What is Your American Dream?"

Pictured are Aly H.; Kaitlyn R.; Ally H.; Frank Iannello, Exalted Ruler; Lena L.; Nautica B.; Catherine P.; and Kathy Dattilo, Lodge Americanism Chair.

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Written by JoAnn Reddy

On March 4, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge held a vendor fair and breakfast to raise money for Hooves with H.E.A.R.T., which provides riding therapy for those with special needs. Proceeds came from vendors’ rental space fees, a 50/50, and donations made by members and visitors. A total of $1,016 was raised.

Pictured are Ginny Pellizzaro, left, and LeeAnn Reich, right, Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. volunteers, with member Sarah Davis, event coordinator.