• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Meals on Wheels hosts kickoff breakfast

The March for Meals kickoff breakfast was held Feb. 28 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 3:08 p.m. February 28, 2020
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Meals on Wheels Sarasota kicked off its March for Meals initiative with an early breakfast Feb. 28. 

The event hosted at the Sarasota Yacht Club marks the start of the March for Meals drive to raise $100,000 to help feed those in need. Guests briefly mingled before settling for a program that included words from guest speakers Fiona Crawford and Sheri Weinstein. 

Board members Dick Robbins, Lisa Krebs-Knepp, Howard Rooks, Executive Director Marjorie Broughton, board members Elizabeth Van Riper, Ralph Hall and Jim Hastings
Board members Dick Robbins, Lisa Krebs-Knepp, Howard Rooks, Executive Director Marjorie Broughton, board members Elizabeth Van Riper, Ralph Hall and Jim Hastings
Ed and Barbara Kaberna
Ed and Barbara Kaberna
Angie Ramos, Merryl Koven,Michele Lillie and Randie Beckingham
Angie Ramos, Merryl Koven,Michele Lillie and Randie Beckingham
Executive Director Marjorie Broughton and Nikki Taylor
Executive Director Marjorie Broughton and Nikki Taylor
Frank and Cheryl Miller with Gene Brown
Frank and Cheryl Miller with Gene Brown
Liz Stamoulis and Caroline Starnes
Liz Stamoulis and Caroline Starnes
John Letourneau, Alyssa Acquaviva and Fletcher Rush
John Letourneau, Alyssa Acquaviva and Fletcher Rush
Natasha Slevaraj, Kaitlin Yelle and AnnMarie Kuffer
Natasha Slevaraj, Kaitlin Yelle and AnnMarie Kuffer
Nick Robinson, Rebekah Peranio and Megan Micale
Nick Robinson, Rebekah Peranio and Megan Micale
Guests enjoyed early morning treats.
Guests enjoyed early morning treats.
Stephanie Grosskreutz and Catherine Vernon
Stephanie Grosskreutz and Catherine Vernon
Sherill Morse and Angie Reichheld
Sherill Morse and Angie Reichheld
Ethen and Jonathan Levitt with Karen Hastings
Ethen and Jonathan Levitt with Karen Hastings
The program had a music interlude.
The program had a music interlude.
Dennis Murphy, Trevor Taylor and Meghan Serrano
Dennis Murphy, Trevor Taylor and Meghan Serrano
Executive Director Marjorie Broughton addressed the crowd.
Executive Director Marjorie Broughton addressed the crowd.
Zack Holzworth, Peggy Kronus and Dwight Henry
Zack Holzworth, Peggy Kronus and Dwight Henry

 

Latest News

  • May 21, 2026
Sarasota gunfire remains under investigation
The 7-Eleven planned for 44th Avenue West and White Eagle Boulevard will look similar to the 7-Eleven on University Parkway near Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • May 21, 2026
7-Eleven planned for Lakewood Ranch fuels outrage
A new fire pit area awaits campers, along with the playground that was moved from Camp Flying Eagle, where camps used to be held.
  • May 21, 2026
Dream Oaks Camp opens near Rye Preserve just in time for summer
Elizabeth Arnold is transitioning from citizen activist to commissioner candidate. She's running for the District 1 seat.
  • May 21, 2026
Parrish resident steps up to protect rural Manatee County in District 1 race

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

CAC Co Founder Dolly Jacobs and all the models gather on the stage for the fashion show finale.
  • May 16, 2026
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts first Cirque Vogue fashion show
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening
Joelson Krulewitz, Dick Vitale, Josh Krulewitz and Mike Soltys
  • May 3, 2026
Dick Vitale Gala draws the stars to raise money for pediatric cancer
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
  • April 26, 2026
Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs
Lisa Holcomb, Jill Obrochta and Lisa Brakefield
  • April 26, 2026
Selby Gardens welcomes famed floral designer Ian Prosser for Lunch in the Gardens
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April FĂȘte takes guests down colorful rabbit hole

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free