Sarasota News Leader
August 2, 2013
Page 71
SALVATION ARMY SCHEDULES TOWN HALL MEETING ON AUG. 7
The Salvation Army of Sarasota is inviting local residents, community leaders and media
representatives to participate in a town hall
meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. to
discuss how best to serve those who are struggling in the area.
late new options so we may move forward
with strategic planning and implementation
of these plans."
Nonetheless, Maj. Ethan Frizzell, the area
commander, points out in the release, "The
only thing changing at the Salvation Army is
As a result of a quarterly analysis, a news re- how we change."
lease says, the Salvation Army is working "to
identify ways to increase the effectiveness of For more information or to submit a question
compassion." The release adds, "These sug- in advance of the Aug. 7 meeting, call 364gestions will help the Salvation Army formu- 8845, Ext. 221.
CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY ON U.S. 41 AT WALDEMERE
The Florida Department of Transportation
is alerting the public that pedestrian crosswalk improvements at the intersection of
U.S. 41 and Waldemere Street in Sarasota
will mean daytime lane closures.
announced last week in its regular transportation update.
"Motorists and pedestrians are reminded
to use caution and watch for construction
Motorists should expect to see those clo- workers at the intersection," the news resures for the next four to six weeks, FDOT lease says.
VENICE SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW TO BE HELD AUG. 10
"The temperature may be hot outside, but the
deals on some of the area's finest arts and crafts
will be pretty cool at the Summer Arts and Crafts
Show," set for Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Venice
Community Center (VCC), 326 S. Nokomis Ave.
in Venice, Sarasota County has announced.
"It's a very popular event every year because
of the quality of the merchandise, the uniqueness of the items and people being able to
shop in such a comfortable environment,"
said Dorian Mattox, Sarasota County Parks
and Recreation specialist, in the release. "You
The show hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
get great deals, great food from The Venice
Vendors from across the region will offer a Community Center partners and one of the
variety of arts and crafts in more than 10,000 largest selections of premium arts and crafts
square feet of air-conditioned space, a news in the region."
release says. "Shoppers will find unique handcrafted jewelry, quilts, paintings, handbags For more information, contact the Sarasota
and many other items," the release adds. Park- County Call Center at 861-5000 (TTY 7-1-1) or
ing and admission are free.
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