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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts concert at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Residents listen to Jah Movement, a Sarasota reggae band, perform during the Concert in the Park.


  • By Liz Ramos
  • | 3:30 p.m. April 23, 2022
  • East County
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River Walk's Jeanne Miller and her husband Jim Miller grabbed their folding chairs and chose a spot in the shade under a tree to listen to Jah Movement perform. 

"(Jah Movement) is one of the hardest working reggae bands," Jim Miller said. 

The Millers have seen Jah Movement perform several times throughout the Sarasota area. They were thrilled to be able to see the band perform during the Concert in the Park April 23 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

"(The park) is a great venue location," Jim Miller said. "Lakewood Ranch is starved for entertainment to a great extent. This has been here quite some time and it's been underutilized. It's good to see music events here." 

Indigo's Marilyn Tarasievich and Barb Venn and their husbands Mike Tarasievich and Tom Venn saw Jah Movement perform at Waterside Place. 

"They're really good," Marilyn Tarasievich said. "We had nothing to do today, and it's a nice day to sit in the shade and listen to the music. We love it."

Lakewood Ranch's Kathy Clark hopes the concert would be an opportunity for her to meet fellow Lakewood Ranch residents. She moved to the area last May. 

Jah Movement's Shantel Norman entertains the crowd at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
Jah Movement's Shantel Norman entertains the crowd at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
Indigo's Mike and Marilyn Tarasievich and Tom and Barb Venn love watching Jah Movement perform at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
Indigo's Mike and Marilyn Tarasievich and Tom and Barb Venn love watching Jah Movement perform at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
River Walk's Jeanne Miller and her husband Jim Miller have seen Jah Movement perform several times.
River Walk's Jeanne Miller and her husband Jim Miller have seen Jah Movement perform several times. "(Jah Movement) is one of the hardest working reggae bands," Jim Miller says.
After moving to Lakewood Ranch in May, Kathy Clark hopes to meet some neighbors at the community concert.
After moving to Lakewood Ranch in May, Kathy Clark hopes to meet some neighbors at the community concert.
Jah Movement brings the sounds of reggae to Concert in the Park.
Jah Movement brings the sounds of reggae to Concert in the Park.
Jah Movement's Damie Caines sings
Jah Movement's Damie Caines sings "Everything's Gonna Be Alright."
Sarasota's Phil Werdell smiles while dancing as Jah Movement performs.
Sarasota's Phil Werdell smiles while dancing as Jah Movement performs.
Sheila Freehill, who is visiting her stepdad Phil Werdell, of Sarasota, loves spending time with Werdell while dancing during the Concert in the Park.
Sheila Freehill, who is visiting her stepdad Phil Werdell, of Sarasota, loves spending time with Werdell while dancing during the Concert in the Park.
Greenbrook's Rick Romano, Leila Romano, Gabi Romano and Bianca Romano stumbled upon Concert in the Park while looking online for activities to do.
Greenbrook's Rick Romano, Leila Romano, Gabi Romano and Bianca Romano stumbled upon Concert in the Park while looking online for activities to do. "This is awesome," Leila Romano says.
Ellenton's Melissa Hollsten and Reginald Mullen have never seen Jah Movement perform but they were enjoying the performance at the park.
Ellenton's Melissa Hollsten and Reginald Mullen have never seen Jah Movement perform but they were enjoying the performance at the park.

 

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