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SPEAKERS TO DATE KEYNOTE SPEAKER: “Breaking the Silence: One Woman’s Ongoing Journey to Mental Well-Being” LINDA LARSEN, BSW, MFA, CPAE Transform Your Mental Health Journey at Our Empowering Summit! OCT 28, 2023 • 9 am - 2:30 pm • DOORS OPEN/INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES AT 8 am ROBARTS ARENA, SARASOTA • FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES: • Art Therapy • Restorative Yoga • Music Therapy • Virtual Reality Therapy • Mindfulness • Neurofeedback • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping) • Child-Centered Therapy/ Centerness for Children Discover a brighter path to mental health and wellness at the Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit! Join us for an empowering and transformative event on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Fla. Open to the Public, Free Admission Seize the opportunity to manage your mental health and connect with a supportive community. This summit empowers clients, clinicians, parents, and advocates with insights, coping skills, and resources. Engaging Speakers and Inspiring Talks Keynote speaker Linda Larsen shares her journey from despair to hope. Experts discuss anxiety, depression, trauma, children’s mental health, and navigating the system. Gain knowledge and guidance. Connect and Learn from Experts Step Into the Light for an immersive mental health experience. Learn from experts, engage in critical conversations, gain coping skills, and access transformative community resources. Step out of the darkness and into the light. Together, we can make a difference. Register today at SunshineFromDarkness.org Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone, visit SunshineFromDarkness.org or email Marlene@SunshineFromDarkness.org. “Have No Fear! Taking Steps Toward Understanding and Coping with Anxiety” REBECCA ETKIN, PH.D. Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine “It Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me” DAVID ROMANO Mental Health Advocate and Therapist “What, How and Why to Stop the Cycle” SIDNEY TURNER, PH.D. Founder Resilient Retreat “State of the Union, Coping Skills and How Parents Can Help” JENNIFER KATZENSTEIN, PH.D., ABPP-CN Co-Director Center for Behavioral Health, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital “System of Care” LAURA CARSON, M.A. Behavioral Health System Coordinator Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County “Lived Experiences: The Family Consumer Voice” SARAH MILLER, CRPS-F Family and Peer Services Director and Family Navigator at NAMI “Seeking Help with Accessing Children’s Mental Health and Behavioral Health Resources” KIMBERLY KUTCH, MA, MS, ED.S, CPM Human Services Manager Sarasota County Health and Human Services 12 WEST COAST WOMAN SEPTEMBER 2023
feature The 2024 Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival is back The five-day epicurean event now runs Jan. 25-28 The 2024 Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival, hosted by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals, will take place January 25-29. Grand Tasting tickets go on sale in October. A full five-day slate of food-andwine themed fun is planned, including the always-popular University Master Classes (January 27), a bountiful selection of wine dinners at area restaurants (January 25-28), oodles of wine shop tasting events (January 25-27), a trade tasting (January 29) and the much-anticipated Grand Tasting at The Ringling Museum of Art (January 28). “We are thrilled to announce that due to survey responses, guest comments and popular demand, Forks and Corks Food & Wine Festival is moving to January in 2024,” said Sarasota-Manatee Originals Board President and Café Gabbiano Owner Marc Grimaud. “This year will mark the 17th anniversary of Forks & Corks, which has become one of the top food and wine events in the Southeastern United States.” “We are excited to be registering 60+ owners and winemakers from across the globe to participate in our 2024 events. Over fifteen of the world’s most famous wine producing countries will be represented at the event, along with delicious tastings from the Gulf Coast’s Sarasota-Manatee Originals Members,” said Sarasota-Manatee Originals Winery Chair and Co-Proprietor of Michael’s On East - Michael Klauber. Forks & Corks’ most sought-after event is the Grand Tasting which will take place on Sunday in the historic courtyard of The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests will savor delicious dishes presented by over 50 Members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals, while sampling from a collection of more than 300 unique wines from around the world. There will be live, local musical entertainment, and a wine shop is also available, where patrons can purchase the various wines, making Forks & Corks one of only a few festivals in the Southeast to provide the opportunity to purchase their favorite wines onsite during the event. Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets, ticket sales for The Grand Tasting launch on two consecutive Tuesdays: On October 10 at 9 a.m. there is a pre-sale of the VIP and Early Access tickets • VIP ticket holders ($450+ each) receive a variety of perks including a $150 wine voucher for the onsite wine shop and complimentary valet parking, as well as entry into the Forks & Corks VIP Tent presented by The Scout Guide Sarasota with covered seating, and exclusive VIP tastings and engaging demonstrations • Early Access tickets ($350+ each) include a $50 wine voucher • Both VIP and Early Access Ticket holders will enjoy expedited early access to the Forks & Corks wine shop with a Champagne Reception as well as early event entrance into the Grand Tasting in the Ringling Courtyard On October 17 at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets ($175+ each) will be available and historically have sold out in a matter of minutes. All Forks & Corks Grand Tasting tickets will be available online only. For more information, visit www.eatlikealocal.com The Online Food and Wine Auction will include a collection of lots featuring rare and exquisite wines, travel, and one-of-a-kind dining and party experiences. The Auction opens for bidding on Monday, January 22 at 8am and ending on Sunday, January 28 at 3pm. About Sarasota-Manatee Originals The Sarasota-Manatee Originals (SMO) is a community collaborative of over 60 independently owned and operated restaurants in the Sarasota and Manatee Counties on the central Gulf Coast of Florida. Their mission is to promote the community's local, unique, independent dining establishments. SMO supports our Member Restaurants who help define the Suncoast, give it character and make it a memorable region to visit and live. SMO urges the community to support our local independent restaurants here and across the country and we encourage the general public to always “Eat Like A Local.” SEPTEMBER 2023 WEST COAST WOMAN 13
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