Sarasota-area resident Simone Knego is celebrating the launch of her new book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable, with a hometown launch event in Sarasota. The book officially releases February 17, and the community celebration follows on February 18, benefitting the Women’s Resource Center. The evening is designed as a night of inspiration, connection, and impact, celebrating the book’s release while spotlighting the important work being done locally to support women in need. Simone is an international speaker, award-winning author, and two-time TEDx speaker whose work focuses on confidence, authenticity, and helping women rewrite the stories they tell themselves. While the book is launching nationally, this event brings the moment home to Sarasota with a strong community benefit angle.

Wednesday, February 18, 5:00–7:00pm, The Ora, 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota.

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