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Literacy Council of Sarasota honors community leaders

The 9th annual Literacy Matters luncheon recognizes Sarabeth Kalajian and Ted Lindenberg.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 12:39 p.m. February 26, 2016
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The Literacy Council of Sarasota welcomed guests for the 9th annual Literacy Matters Luncheon Friday at Michael's on East. 

Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources Director Sarabeth Kalajian was awarded the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award. Ted Lindenberg was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award. 

Sarasota County Libraraies & Historical Resources Direct Sarabeth Kalajian accepts the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award from James Duffy and Carol Darling.
Sarasota County Libraraies & Historical Resources Direct Sarabeth Kalajian accepts the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award from James Duffy and Carol Darling.
Shlomey Kattan, Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Carol Darling and Master of Ceremonies
Shlomey Kattan, Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Carol Darling and Master of Ceremonies
Claudia Cardillo and Linda Getzen
Claudia Cardillo and Linda Getzen
Barbara Sadtler, Millie Wieber and Jolley Siegwald
Barbara Sadtler, Millie Wieber and Jolley Siegwald
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Carol Darling addresses guests during the 9th annual Literacy Matters Luncheon.
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Carol Darling addresses guests during the 9th annual Literacy Matters Luncheon.
Linda and Clark Brink
Linda and Clark Brink
Diane Trettin and Eileen Parkinson
Diane Trettin and Eileen Parkinson
John Cooper and Hope Byrnes
John Cooper and Hope Byrnes
Literacy Council of Sarasota Executive Director Tom Melville with Bob Parkinson
Literacy Council of Sarasota Executive Director Tom Melville with Bob Parkinson
Ann Hardy, Gus and Janet Pederson
Ann Hardy, Gus and Janet Pederson
Mary Alice Seemeyer and Gerry Swormstedt
Mary Alice Seemeyer and Gerry Swormstedt
Judy Harvey and Mary Alice Seemeyer
Judy Harvey and Mary Alice Seemeyer
Kathleen McEachran and Linda Greaves
Kathleen McEachran and Linda Greaves
Meredith Mtichell, Cindi Lesney and Jack Baker
Meredith Mtichell, Cindi Lesney and Jack Baker
Rodney Linford and Vincente Medina
Rodney Linford and Vincente Medina

 

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