Florida Camera Club to host 2026 convention at MTC for all talent ranges

Florida Camera Club to host three-day convention at MTC

The Florida Camera Club Council will host its 2026 Photography Conference for photographers of all talent ranges on March 27-29 at Manatee Technical College (6305 State Road 70 E.) in Bradenton.

The three-day occasion – “From Vision to Vivid: Bringing Your Creative Concepts to Life” – options greater than 80 seminars, 20 workshops and photograph outings, and displays from 28-plus nationally acknowledged skilled photographers protecting numerous genres and post-processing methods.

The convention can even function technical classes led by representatives from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and OM System, providing insights into the newest digicam expertise, lenses, and photographic methods.

“This event is designed to be inclusive for photographers at every stage of their journey,” mentioned Kathryn De Young, convention director. “Attendees will gain inspiration, practical skills, and valuable connections with fellow photographers and experts.”

The Florida Camera Club Council, based in 1959, connects over 50 impartial pictures golf equipment all through Florida. Visit f3c-conference.org for extra info. For registration, go to f3c-conference.org/registration.html. Educators and college students ought to electronic mail conferencesupport@f3c-conference.org for a reduction code.

Chad Day Fishing Tournament, fundraiser set for Tarpon Grill

The eighth annual Chad Day Memorial Charity Fishing Tournament shall be held on March 28-29 at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar (7150 Tamiami Trail) in Sarasota.

The occasion unites anglers, associates, and supporters for a weekend of remembrance, camaraderie, and goal. Established by Joann Day Dormeyer to honor her son who died from glioblastoma at age 24, the match raises funds for the Tidewell Foundation. This yr’s match would be the ultimate one.

“What began as a way to honor Chad has turned into something far bigger than we ever imagined,” Day Dormeyer mentioned. “The love and support we’ve felt from this community has been extraordinary. As we bring the tournament to a close, our hope is that even more people, anglers and non-anglers alike, will join us to celebrate Chad’s life and help Tidewell continue its work.”

For info, registration, sponsorship alternatives, or to make a donation, go to chadday.profishingtournaments.com.

Second Chance hosts fifth annual Healing & Hope Gala fundraiser

Second Chance Last Opportunity will host its fifth annual Healing & Hope Gala on March 27 at Michael’s On East in Sarasota.

The occasion will convey collectively neighborhood leaders, advocates, sponsors, and supporters to honor excellent girls and organizations, together with Women of Impact honorees Christine Dubois, Rebecca “Becky” Shelley, Melissa Ehrhardt, Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates, and Natalie Chapman. In addition, a Community Impact Award will acknowledge organizations which have demonstrated distinctive dedication to supporting households and people.

Second Chance Last Opportunity has served Sarasota-Manatee for greater than 30 years via applications comparable to weekly meals distribution, youth mentorship, life-skills schooling, and help providers for ladies and households. For extra info or to buy tickets, go to secondchancelastopportunity.org/healing-hope.

Around and about

· The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota will current the eleventh annual My Hometown Fest in help of Sertoma Kids on March 21 from noon-5 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park. Live music and greater than 30 meals distributors. sertomasarasota.org.

· The Manatee Rare Fruit Council will host its annual fruit tree and plant sale on March 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Premier Sports Campus (5895 Post Blvd.) off State Road 70 in Lakewood Ranch. Info: mrfc.org or eventbrite.com/e/huge-outdoor-fruit-tree-and-plant-sale-tickets-1981862707709.

· The Child Protection Center will host the thirteenth annual Blue Ties & Butterflies gala to have a good time youngsters served by CPC on April 10 on the The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. Tickets and sponsorship alternatives: cpcsarasota.org/events/blue-ties-butterflies.

· The Walk to Defeat ALS Sarasota is scheduled on April 11 at 10 a.m. at Payne Park. Registered members who elevate $100 or extra will obtain a commemorative T-shirt. Registration/data: als.org/WalkSarasota.

· The eighth annual JoshProvides Interactive Dinner and Auction fundraiser to help people and households affected by epilepsy is April 15 at Michael’s On East in Sarasota. Tickets, sponsorships: joshprovides.org/upcoming-events or contact Monica Caldwell at data@JoshProvides.org or 800-706-2740.

· The Sarasota-based Climate Adaptation Center will host its 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Day on April 23 at USF Selby Auditorium (8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota) with the outlook targeted particularly on the Suncoast. Tickets, data: tinyurl.com/4f3fmcw3.

Submissions by Phyllis Clay, Joseph Carmo, Meredith Dropkin, April Glasco, Sharon Kunkel, Darryl McCullough, Shannon Maloney, Helen Ng, Monica Caldwell, and Bob Bunting.