The special needs advocacy group held a farm-to-table dinner fundraiser.
The Easter Seals Southwest Florida, which advocates and provides aid for area special needs students and adults with disabilities, held a culinary fundraiser featuring natural herbs and vegetables harvested from its student-grown campus garden. USF Sarasota-Manatee culinary students, Palmetto High School's chapter of Future Farmers of America, and area restaurants like Michael's On East, Sugar Cubed, Anna Maria Oyster Bar and Innovative Dining provided custom made food and drinks for guests and Easter Seals students.

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