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Read It & Reap Blog

In this new age of COVID-19, encouraging, promoting, and supporting the arts in our
Sarasota community as we customarily do—through offering free workshops throughout the year—has become a challenge. So, while we all heal and venture out only carefully, our plan is to provide the community our blog, our “words of wisdom”, in writing, music, and art. The blogs will offer tips, encouragement, and proven research to help you hone your craft!

Please comment, ask us a question, and let us know what’s on your mind. We’ll
respond in a future blog!

3 days ago1 min read

Our Silent Auction was Anything but Silent!

How wonderful to see so many at our Silent Auction and to enjoy lunch in our new “home” at Prestancia Country Club! The tables were...

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Nov 211 min read

Late Kick-Off to the Season with Inspiration and Creativity

Though our season started a bit later than usual, we were thrilled to finally host our first luncheon.

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Oct 281 min read

Celebrating Our Talented Members at ArtCenter Manatee!

Congratulations to all our talented members who participated in the SRQ Pen Women exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee! While it was one of...

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Apr 141 min read

37th annual Launching Leaders in the Arts Competition: 2024 Award Luncheon Concluded

The Sarasota Pen Women made their way back to the Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the 37th year of the Launching Leader in the Arts...

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Feb 231 min read

4th Annual Garden of Gratitude Luncheon

A huge thanks to the following members for a memorable February meeting and program: to Lady Lynn for generously hosting our 4th Garden...

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Jan 281 min read

Underwater Life Brought to the Surface at our January Luncheon

Our January meeting at Arts Advocates Gallery took us on a new art expedition—under the sea! The return visit from underwater...

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Dec 27, 20231 min read

Lots of Fun'Raising and Smiles at the December Luncheon and Silent Auction

Kudos to all who attended the Silent Auction at Bird Key. Thanks to all who collected and brought items to sell—and a zillion thanks to...

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Nov 27, 20231 min read

Another Successful Luncheon in the Books, and This Time, at a New Venue

On Nov 14, we tried something new! We held our meeting at the Arts Advocates Gallery, where our docent Meg Krakowiak shared the history...

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Oct 24, 20231 min read

Wowed by Carrie Seidman at the October Luncheon

As you can see from the photos, our October luncheon and program brought together many of us to not only enjoy a wonderful luncheon at...

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Sep 29, 20231 min read

The Sarasota Pen Women Member Exhibition Decorated the Walls of the Venice Art Center This September

Returning after five years, the Sarasota Pen Women exhibition took place September 15 to 28. Every member had the opportunity to show off...

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Nov 10, 20221 min read

3rd Annual Garden of Gratitude Luncheon 2022

November 9 marked the date for our third annual Garden Gratitude Luncheon at the home of member Lynn Wilson. And like the previous garden...

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Oct 13, 20221 min read

Season Kick-off Luncheon and Program Brought Smiles to All

Members and guests enjoyed our season opener luncheon and program at Bird Key Yacht Club on October 12, 2022. Not only did we get a...

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Apr 29, 20221 min read

It Takes a Village: 2022 Launching Leaders Awards Luncheon Held on April 27, 2022

Bird Key Yacht Club was the perfect setting for 75 people to celebrate the 13 high school seniors who received awards for their talent in...

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Mar 18, 20221 min read

Susan Kutno - Sarasota School of Glass - March 2022 Luncheon

The Sarasota Pen Women rock! And their spirit and specialness shined at our meeting at Bird Key Yacht Club on March 16, 2022. We...

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Mar 10, 20221 min read

Gallery of Artists at Grand Bay

On March 9, residents of Grand Bay in Longboat Key got to hear the personal stories of how six wonderful—and varied—artists, came to...

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Feb 14, 20221 min read

Zoltan Karpathy - The Circus Arts Conservatory - February 2022 Luncheon

Each month after our luncheon programs, we post photos, thanks to JoJo, our photographer, and Diana our resident nerd. You can find them...

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Jan 15, 20221 min read

The Color of Genius - January 2022 Luncheon

Do you believe in miracles? That anything is possible? Well, January’s program for the Sarasota Branch of the National League of American...

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Dec 23, 20211 min read

December 15 Silent Auction and HolidayLuncheon—What a Fun’raiser!

Not only did we enjoy the appealing items offered at our silent auction, but we also enjoyed festive decorations, goodies, and Christmas...

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Nov 11, 20211 min read

Gratitude and Grandeur Abound at SPW Garden Party on November 10, 2021

The weather cooperated as 30 Sarasota Pen Women and their guests met for the 2nd annual Garden Gratitude Party. With a slight breeze...

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Nov 6, 20211 min read

Sarasota Pen Women at Five Points Park November 6, 2021

Yes, we pitched a tent, put up our banner, and displayed art and books for the passers-by! We also had business cards and flyers for...

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