Tidewell Foundation's 14th annual Signature Luncheon features former Army combat surgeon

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Family Day at the Orchestra

The Sarasota Orchestra recently welcomed more than 500 children and family members to Holley Hall for a free afternoon of symphonic fun. Led by guest conductor Chelsea Gallo, the Orchestra performed two 60-minute concerts featuring "Peter and the Wolf," a symphonic folk tale by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, narrated by Casey Murphy. Families also participated in educational activities, including an instrument "petting zoo," arts and crafts, and the opportunity to meet a musician. For more about the Orchestra's programs for young people, visit sarasotaorchestra.org.

Tidewell Signature Luncheon puts focus on veterans care

The Tidewell Foundation will honor veterans during its 14th annual Signature Luncheon on March 3 at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota featuring former Army Major and 1st Battalion Surgeon Sudip Bose.

Sudip Bose is recognized worldwide for medical techniques he developed during combat that are now used in emergency rooms.
Sudip Bose is recognized worldwide for medical techniques he developed during combat that are now used in emergency rooms.

Bose, a Bronze Star recipient in the Iraq War, is recognized worldwide for techniques he developed in the battlefield that are now used in emergency rooms. He was chosen to treat Saddam Hussein after the dictator was captured by the U.S. Army in 2003. He is a physician, a medical correspondent for major news outlets, and an entrepreneur. He also received the the Combat Medical Badge and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.

“His remarkable life and service will impress everyone,” said Delesa Morris, interim president of the Tidewell Foundation. “His message about calm in the face of chaos draws on the strength, courage and resilience we all have inside.”

The luncheon also will recognize the Tidewell Honors Veterans Program, which provides specialized care for veterans and their families, serving 1,079 veterans last year. Tickets are available at tidewellfoundation.org or by calling 941-552-7569. Bose also will take part in a free event (TidewellEvent@eventbrite.com) honoring veterans on March 3 at 4 p.m. at the Robert Toale & Sons Celebration Center, 4310 Solutions Lane, Bradenton.

Boys & Girls Clubs begins summer programs signup

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has opened online registration for summer programs. Youth ages 6 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2023 Great Futures Academy Summer Program.

The Great Futures Academy will run Monday through Friday from May 30 to Aug. 4 at Boys & Girls Clubs across Sarasota and DeSoto counties, including the Gene Matthews Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port; Lee Wetherington Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; Louis and Gloria Flanzer Club, 18 School Ave., Arcadia; Newtown Estates Park Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota; Robert and Joan Lee Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice; and Roy McBean Club, 1790 21st St., Sarasota,.

Youth will have access to adult mentors and opportunities that encourage academic excellence, leadership development, healthy habits and success after high school graduation. The Great Futures Academy Summer Program includes daily education, field trips, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, and career exploration. Meals will be provided.

Middle and high school students are also invited to participate in specialized programs in leadership training, volunteerism, entrepreneurism, college and career readiness, and workforce development. For the online application, program details, and calendars, visit bgcsdc.org.

All Star Children's Foundation receives $40,000 BofA grant

The All Star Children's Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant through the Bank of America Client Foundation’s Frederic W. and Margaret E. Kurtz Fund.

Kristin Hoffman is chief program officer for the All Star Children's Foundation.
Kristin Hoffman is chief program officer for the All Star Children's Foundation.

The funding supports the continued implementation of All Star’s trauma-informed programs for children and families in the 12th Judicial Circuit’s foster care system. The programs include evidence-based mental health interventions, foster parent support, birth family engagement, trauma support, and enrichment programs.

“The Bank of America Client Foundation support will enable All Star to positively impact more children in the foster care system,” ASCF chief program officer Kristin Hoffman said. To learn more about the All Star Children’s Foundation, visit allstarchildren.org.

Around and about ...

The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County is hosting a Voter Expo today from 1-4 p.m. at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd. The event, co-sponsored by the Suncoast Women of Action, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and NAACP. Participants can register to vote and vote by mail and learn about Florida's Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to most Floridians with prior convictions.

· The Sarasota Festival of the Arts is today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive. More than 70 artisans will display their painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, metalwork, graphics, woodworking and more. Info: paragonfestivals.com.

· Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will host History Day in the Park on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes the Sarasota Concert Band, the Sailor Circus, a Civil War reenactment, a classic car show, antique toy dealers, raffles, and food trucks. Info: facebook.com/HistoryDayinThePark and historydayinthepark.com.

Submissions by Audrey Dunne, Ashley Parker, Erin Guzzo, Su Byron, Kathy McEachran, Hillary Reynolds, Jane Kirschner, Angela Molineux.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Former Army combat surgeon Sudip Bose to headline Tidewell fundraiser