The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is hosting “Operation Gratitude” in honor of John Spinello, the inventor of the classic board game Operation. On Friday, November 8 from 6pm — 9pm, attendees will enjoy the screening of OPERATION: Operation the Power of Play, craft cocktails, a silent auction, and other surprises. On Saturday, November 9, families are encouraged to come play games and have their photo taken with Spinello from 10am – 3pm. Both days of the event will take place at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota.  Limited VIP tickets for the Friday night event, which are $75 each, are available for purchase. The cost includes a reserved seat, two drink tickets and a signed copy of Operation. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Cornerstone & Company will be on hand serving up craft cocktails and wood fire pizza for sale. Saturday is a free event; attendees may purchase signed copies of Operation and Deli Deli Sandwich Co will have food for sale.

A portion of the money raised from this event will also benefit Family Network on Disabilities of Manasota (FND), a local non-profit organization that assists families of children with disabilities and special needs to go “from Heartache to Hope - One Family at a Time."

To purchase tickets or for more information about Operation Gratitude, visit cwcfpra.com/event/operation-gratitude/