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“High Expectations”

by Steve Duggan

I’ve had high expectations and big dreams all right They have spurred me or plagued me all of my life. Have I been too ambitious in my chosen approach Have I let down and disappointed those I love most I’ve come to the realization as I reflect on my past That what truly matters is not first place —or last To be a good person and help all fellow man Is the better path followed to God’s promised land At times I am weary as I struggle to achieve What God had in store for me, that’s what I believe So I pray when I’ve traveled to the end of my road I’ve accomplished all He’s ‘asked of me And have His hand to hold!

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AROUND TOWN

THRU MARCH 15TH: Half - Stitched The Musical. What could possible go wrong when an Amish widow decides to teach a small weekend quilting class? Carlisle Inn & Conference Center, 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota. 1 and 7pm performances. $32 (844) 369-2275 https:// www.dhgroup.com/events 4TH THRU 27TH - DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs from the movie, along with new songs by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. $15-$36. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941488-1115. https://venicetheatre.org 5TH & 6TH - ART IN THE PARK: The 22nd annual Art in the Park, a fine art exhibit and sale at University Park Country Club, is one of the longest running art shows in the Sarasota/ Bradenton area. This year’s show will be open to the public under the signature blue and white canopy over the outdoor Park Grille Café from 10 am until 5 pm. Free admission and parking. More information at www.artintheparkupcc.com 5TH - SUN-N-FUN MOBILE HOME PARK IS HAVING A RUMMAGE SALE: It is open to everyone. They are located at 5558 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers ( exit 141 on interstate 75) It will be located inside and outside the clubhouse. We will also have muffins, biscuits & gravy with coffee for purchase between 9-11 and then hotdogs after 11am. The sale will be 9am to 3 pm. Lots of treasures to be found plus a bake table. Money raised goes to support our clubhouse activities. All are welcome. 995-642-0948

6TH - TASTE OF PUNTA GORDA: Don’t miss the 14th annual Taste of Punta Gorda. Sunday, March 6 from 11 am to 5 pm at Laishley Park. The Park is on Nesbit St in Punta Gorda, 33950. Great food & desserts. Local restaurants will offer a wide variety of cuisines, from the caribbean to sushi, indian, BBQ and soul food. Music By The Boogie Men. Beer, Wine & More. $5 for adults, Children under 12 free, $30 VIP. For ticket and information   www. tasteofpuntagorda.org 8TH - VENICE AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB: invites you to a lunch/speaker on March 8, 2022 11:30 am at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice. The club also supports 2 yearly college educational scholarships and the south County Food Pantry.  The club meets the 2nd Tues of the months Oct-May.  To inquire about club membership or for lunch ($25) reservations call 309-635-3058. 11TH - ESTERO CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION QUARTER AUCTION: 11:30 – 1:30. The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd, Estero. $30 inclusive. This event is exciting because they have donated baskets of treasures to be auctioned  off  for a handful of quarters. Reserve early. Call Jan with questions at 815-545-5056 18TH-20TH DOG SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA: The Greater Fort Myers Dog Club will be holding AKC Confirmation, Dock Diving, UpDog, Police K9 Demo’s, Fast Cat Coursing, American Temperament Testing, Food Vendors, Dog Supply Vendors. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will be participating in Rescue row. 8am-4pm. Parking $5. Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd., Ft Myers. visit www.Greaterfortmyersdogclub.org 21ST - FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM! Starting in March, the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL (AAASWFL), will offer a free, virtual six-week Savvy Caregiver Workshop. This workshop series begins March 21st and continues to April 25th, every Monday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on ZOOM. To register, contact Sarah Gualco, AAASWFL’s Health & Wellness Coordinator at sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org or by calling 239-652-6914. APRIL 9TH - BUNNY BASH 2022: Bring your grandchildren to meet & have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and let them play all day at the Amazing Play Place at Mixon Fruit Farms. 10am-3pm. $8 (2yrs and up) Under 2 FREE. 2525 27th St., E. Bradenton. 941748-5829 Ext: 239.

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