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Monday, May 11, 2026Mental Health Open House in Venice/North Port 6/2
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties invites community members, partners, supporters, and local leaders to attend an Open House at its YANA (You Are Not Alone) Wellness Drop-In Center in Venice on June 2 from 3:30-5:00 PM. The Open House will also feature a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility at 4:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. The Open House will offer guests a chance to celebrate NAMI’s
Friday, March 06, 2026Gala to Bring Transformational Healing to Child Abuse Survivors
The Child Protection Center (CPC) will host the 13th Annual Blue Ties & Butterflies gala on Friday, April 10th of 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, bringing the community together for an inspiring evening dedicated to healing and hope for survivors of child abuse. The signature fundraising event supports CPC’s mission of over 45 years – to prevent, intervene in, and treat child abuse across Sarasota and DeSoto counties. This year’s event will feature former elite gymnast Emily Meinke, who will share
