Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes

Not all heroes wear capes — an axiom Southeastern Guide Dogs embraces in its work training guide dogs for people with visual impairments and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

But on July 19 at Dimmitt Automotive Group's The Sarasota Studio Southeastern Guide Dogs' four-legged heroes got the capes they deserve. 

The organization revealed its latest batch of superhero statues. Each dog and puppy statue was sponsored by a local business a featured a cape of its own. 

"Our dogs make a profound impact on people with visual impairments and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder," Vice President of Philanthropy Andy Kramer said. "Like superheroes, our dogs save the day."

Sponsors lined up behind their superhero statues, each draped with a sheet, before the big reveal. Guests applauded each of the caped statues as one by one the sheets were removed. 

It was an evening of celebration for Southeastern Guide Dogs staff and sponsors alike. 

"Behind every successful service organization is a supportive community," Kramer said. "We are so happy the Sarasota community has supported Southeastern Guide Dogs."