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    Willis A. Smith Opens Its Doors During Hurricane Irma

    Coconut Telegraph

    SRQ DAILY

    SATURDAY OCT 14, 2017 |

    Willis A. Smith Construction has always been proud of their Lakewood Ranch headquarters, but never more so than when Hurricane Irma gave it a challenge. The building built to withstand a category 4 hurricane, housed 44 people, 12 dogs, two cats and a parrot named, Bamboo. Inflatable beds, pillows, blankets, board and video games, lots of food, plenty of water and the occasional adult beverage made this facility more than just an office. Anxiety and exhaustion gave way to relief, rest and laughter as the storm passed giving those who took shelter a unique and memorable experience that will last well after Irma.

    Willis A. Smith Construction

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    A Magical Evening | SRQ Magazine's Holiday Soiree at Waterworks, December 9

    Photos from the SRQ Magazine Holiday Soiree at Waterworks, December 9

    Jan 4, 2020

    The Sexiest Show in Ballet

    The Sarasota Ballet perform, for the first time, George Balanchine’s evocative and exotic Bugaku April 27-28. This remarkable ballet was a tribute by Balanchine to the refined elegance of Japanese music and dance, and during its world premiere renowned dance critic Anna Kissel

    Apr 11, 2018

    Families First Institute Offers Free, Public Courses to Strengthen Families

    Children First, Sarasota County’s exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start programs serves more than 700 of the county’s most vulnerable children and their families each year, providing high-quality education, care, nutrition and family support services. Children First&rs

    Apr 4, 2018

    Give Gratitude, Grateful Patient Program

    If you have been a patient at Sarasota Memorial, perhaps you can look back to when the care you received exceeded your expectations. Maybe it was kind words from a doctor or nurse, the patience of a technologist who took the time to explain a procedure, or a volunteer, housekeeper or food service

    Jan 12, 2018