SPECIAL EVENTS
Good Beginnings That Last A Lifetime
Special Events
Forty Carrots Family Center holds fundraising and educational events in order to support its mission of strengthening families through its Parenting Education, Mental Health services, and Early Childhood Education.
FREE COMMUNITY SPEAKER EVENT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The annual Speakers Event, free and open to the public, is a virtual educational event featuring experts in the field of early childhood education and child-rearing. This year’s speaker is Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., who will speak on “The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired.”
WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
NOVEMBER 18-20, 2021
Year after year, Wine, Women & Shoes has been recognized as one of Sarasota’s best parties. The annual over-the-top signature luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton includes fabulous wines, stunning stilettos, shopping, and a not-to-be-missed fashion show.
THE FIREFLY GALA
MARCH 26, 2022
Now in its tenth and final year, Firefly Gala has brought in a slate of nationally and internationally renowned entertainers. In addition to the concert, the evening includes a fabulous dinner and a fast-paced live auction of experiences that take you from coast to coast.