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August 6-9, 2008
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Camp Florida Fish Tales is a week long, barrier free, wheelchair accessible camp which is available to all children with medical or physical disabilities. Commonly diagnosed disabilities are: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, arthritis, cancer and traumatic injury, to name a few.

At Florida Fish Tales campers learn to deal with their own emotional and physical limitations while enjoying...READ MORE

It began in 1960, with a few Sarasota business men searching for a charitable way to give back to the community where they successfully involved.  They came up with the idea to put together a picnic for the handicapped children. A trip to the country would be a good experience for those special children, who usually say little more than the inside of a clinic.  As the number of kids grew each year, friends of the original group stepped forward to help make a special day.

In 1977, a Christmas Party was added to the calendar, and the picnic had grown so large it had to be moved to Coquina Beach.  By 1980 a third event was added for the children.  But the sponsors were not satisfied.  They wanted to do more, so building plans were initiated...READ MORE

The mission of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. is to assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring supportive services.
In 1972, Meals on Wheels of Manatee, Inc. was founded with one purpose in mind - to provide hot, nutritious noontime meals to elderly and disabled residents of Manatee County.

Over the years Meals on Wheels PLUS has responded with the necessary services to support this growth. Meals on Wheels PLUS supports national, state and local organizations including Florida Council on Aging, Florida Association of Service Providers, Second Harvest, Florida Association of Senior Nutrition Programs, Florida Association of Food Banks, Florida Adult Day Care Association, National Association of Nutrition for Aging Service Providers, and Meals on Wheels Association of America.

SARASOTA SLAM
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| 395 Commerical Court Ste. A-E | Venice, FL 34292
P. (941) 223-0112
| F. (941) 412-9455 | www.sarasotaslam.com
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