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Literacy Matters Luncheon awards Suncoast Technical College

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its annual luncheon on Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:20 p.m. February 23, 2018
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The 11th annual Literacy Matters Luncheon was held Feb. 23 at Michael's On East. The Literacy Council of Sarasota uses this event to award those who have supported local literacy efforts. This year, the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award was presented to Suncoast Technical College. 

Guests of the luncheon enjoyed a wine hour before finding their seats for the program. In addition to the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award, a Volunteer of the Year award was also presented. 

Guest speaker Craig Boykin finished the luncheon with a speech.

Hope Byrnes, Kathy Scott, Julie Baker and James E. Duffy
Hope Byrnes, Kathy Scott, Julie Baker and James E. Duffy
Literacy Council of Sarasota Executive Director Tom Melville and guest speaker Craig Boykin
Literacy Council of Sarasota Executive Director Tom Melville and guest speaker Craig Boykin
Orchids centered the tables at Michael's On East.
Orchids centered the tables at Michael's On East.
The Literacy Council of Sarasota works to improve literacy for adults in Sarasota county.
The Literacy Council of Sarasota works to improve literacy for adults in Sarasota county.
Demetrio Garcia and Bob Kenel
Demetrio Garcia and Bob Kenel
Elizabeth Dimartino, Coleen Curlett, Catherine Ayo and Christine Martin
Elizabeth Dimartino, Coleen Curlett, Catherine Ayo and Christine Martin
Lana Mullen and Kathy McEachran
Lana Mullen and Kathy McEachran
Wendy Harris and Monica Marino
Wendy Harris and Monica Marino
Joel and Sandy Cuba
Joel and Sandy Cuba
Carol J. Darling and Sachit Gali
Carol J. Darling and Sachit Gali
Diana Harrington plays the piano while guests enjoy the wine hour.
Diana Harrington plays the piano while guests enjoy the wine hour.
Nada Vanous and Jennifer Huebner
Nada Vanous and Jennifer Huebner
Jean and Jim Henry
Jean and Jim Henry
Tracy Geannopulos, Ann Dellarco and Susan Bergstrom
Tracy Geannopulos, Ann Dellarco and Susan Bergstrom
Susan Bergstrom and Tom Melville
Susan Bergstrom and Tom Melville
Andrea Capek, Peggy Cork, Jean Henry and Caridad Santes
Andrea Capek, Peggy Cork, Jean Henry and Caridad Santes
Elizabeth Smith and Susan Ritchey
Elizabeth Smith and Susan Ritchey
Kenney De Camp and Julie Hutchins-Wilson
Kenney De Camp and Julie Hutchins-Wilson
Eileen Parkinson, Ron DiPillo and Bob Parkinson
Eileen Parkinson, Ron DiPillo and Bob Parkinson
Linda Hendricks and Ilene Rosen
Linda Hendricks and Ilene Rosen
Roxie Jerde and Tom Melville
Roxie Jerde and Tom Melville
Tom Melville and Barbara Richards
Tom Melville and Barbara Richards

 

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