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# HashtagLunchbag gave me the ability to reconnect with those parts of myself , to focus on helping someone else , and to have fun while doing it . When I moved to Sarasota , I reached out to # HashtagLunchbag to find a local event , only to learn that Tampa was the closest location . With the number of hungry individuals in the area , we decided to start a chapter here so we could continue to give back and maintain our humanity .
# HashtagLunchbag is more than just a program that feeds the hungry . As volunteers , we are afforded the opportunity to : get out of our daily routines ( which is extremely important for attorneys ); to snap out of our individual circumstances ; and , to do something for someone that couldn ’ t give us anything tangible in return . With handwritten love notes as our secret ingredient , we use bagged lunches as vessels to spread love and kindness , acknowledging the humanity of both ourselves , as the givers , and the receivers .
While the pandemic put a damper on things for a while , we are excited to get back in the swing of things again . # HashtagLunchbag meets once a month at various locations throughout Sarasota . We work with local restaurants who donate their space for the preparation of the lunches . To attend an event , we request that individuals consider donating to help cover the cost of the supplies , but the only requirement is that everyone who attends must have fun . �
“ With handwritten love notes as our secret ingredient , we use bagged lunches as vessels to spread love and kindness , acknowledging the humanity of both ourselves , as the givers , and the receivers .”
Certified Circuit Court and Federal Court Mediator since 1993
Available throughout Florida
Full bio and calendar : icardmerrill . com / thomas-icard . com
While the necessary limitations on in person contact imposed on everyone by the current national crisis remain , we are continuing with all client work remotely . Meetings , mediations , arbitrations and special master engagements , for those that elect to do so , are being facilitated through Zoom video conferencing . Our telephone and email contact information remains the same .
For full statement of qualifications and scheduling , contact Dale Burton : 941.366.8100 x232 | dburton @ icardmerrill . com
• Diplomate , Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
• Member , National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
• Florida Appellate Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator
• Fellow , Academy of Court Appointed Masters
• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
• Board Certified Construction Lawyer
2033 Main Street , Suite 600 , Sarasota , FL 34237 Phone : 941.953.8132 | Fax : 941.366.6384
No charge for travel time | Hillsborough to Charlotte Counties
DANA J . WATTS
BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER CERTIFIED CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATOR
In my 30 years as a Supreme Court Certified Mediator I have successfully mediated every type of civil case including :
• Construction Litigation
• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation
• Personal Injury
• HOA , Condo & MHP Disputes
• Estate & Trust Litigation
• Labor & Employment
Use my experience to “ help me help you ” reach a settlement .
941.955.5100 Dana . Watts @ uswdlaw . com 713 South Orange Avenue , Suite 201 Sarasota , FL 34236
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