EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
HURRICANE
Continued from Page 3 especially for those whose plans for evacuation could include an evacuation center . Evacuees are expected to bring all their disaster supplies ,
Sarasota County Emergency Management will keep residents informed as storms approach through emergency alerts , social media , our website and by partnering with local media . including bedding and comfort items . Pets are allowed at all evacuation centers but must be current on all vaccinations . Owners are responsible for bringing the appropriate crate , leash and supplies .
Gather important paperwork and emergency contacts and keep them in a safe place or have electronic copies .
For those who are medically dependent or are not comfortable driving to an evacuation center , information on the Transportation Dependent Plan and applying to the Medical Needs Program is available on scgov . net or by calling the Contact Center at 861-5000 .
Sarasota County Emergency Management will keep residents informed as storms approach
through emergency alerts , social media , our website and by partnering with local media .
Once the skies have cleared and the storm has passed , residents can count on us for help . But residents need to be prepared and self-sufficient until we can respond . Being prepared is the best way to ensure your family is ready for any disaster .
LEGAL AID OF MANASOTA
Welcome , new members !
The following represents each new member ’ s name , law school , year of admission to The Florida Bar , and law firm association .
n Courtney Benson : Thomas M . Cooley ; 2017 ; CMB Law n Tyler Brown : Stetson University ; Expected to Graduate 2023
n David Habif , Jr .: Washington University of Law ; Expected to Graduate 2021
n David Jacquot : Southern Illinois University ; 2003 ; Dunlap & Moran , P . A .
n Natalie King : Florida State University ; Expected to Graduate 2022
n Alexandra Mamontoff : University of Florida ; 2019 ; Law Offices of Lobeck & Hanson , P . A .
n Kari Martin : Florida Coastal ; 2011 ; Najmy Thompson , P . A . n Kevin Pillion : Georgetown ; 2009 ; Life Planning Law Firm , P . A . n Nicholas Roknich : John Marshall ; 2021 ; Roknich Law Firm , P . A . n Vanessa Ross : Florida State University ; 2006 ; Stockham Law Group n Douglas Walker : University of Florida ; 2004 ; Williams Parker n Renee Wright : John Marshall ; Expected to Graduate 2021 n Tyler Yackel : Thomas M . Cooley ; Expected to Graduate 2023
Russ Snyder honored with Professionalism Award
Venice attorney Russ Snyder was recently awarded the Judge John M . Scheb Professionalism Award . Snyder is a past President of the John M . Scheb American Inn of Court .
The Judge John M . Scheb Professionalism Award is given annually to a Sarasota County ( Florida ) attorney who exemplifies professionalism in his or her day-to-day practice . The recipient is selected by secret ballot of the Masters of the Judge John M . Scheb American Inn of Court .
“ Russ Snyder is a longtime member of our Inn and has exemplified professionalism and leadership throughout his distinguished legal career . He is a true role model for our legal community ,” said Inn President Derek Byrd .
After earning a B . S . from Bradley University in 1967 , Snyder served in the United States Air Force for four years where he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal
JUDGE JOHN M . SCHEB INN OF COURT
Russ Snyder in 1969 . After leaving the armed forces , Snyder attended law school at the University of Florida where he was Executive Editor of the UF Law Review before graduating with his J . D . with honors in 1973 . Since then , Snyder has been a litigator in the Venice area for nearly 50 years , including as an AV Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell since 1989 .
The Judge John M . Scheb American Inn of Court was founded in 1991 by the late Judge John Scheb . One of its stated goals is to promote excellence in legal advocacy at the trial and appellate court levels . Recent recipients of the Judge John M . Scheb American Inn of Court Professionalism Award include Mark Kapusta , Laurie Zimmerman , Bill Partridge , Hon . Stephen Walker , Drew Clayton , Kate Halvorsen , Ted Eastmore , Bonnie Polk , and Heather Byrd .
Association of Retired Attorneys of Sarasota
Sarasota has a unique organization for attorneys who are no longer actively practicing law – the Association of Retired Attorneys of Sarasota ( ARAS ). We know of no other organization like it . For many years the ARAS has joined with the Sarasota Bar Association in performing Pro Bono work in our community . Pre-Covid examples were Law Day in the Schools and the Booker Law Academy . ARAS sponsors monthly luncheon programs with outside speakers ( currently virtual ) and is a great way to share legal interests . We Retired Attorneys invite those currently practicing attorneys who are contemplating retirement to contact us about joining our organization upon retirement . Our web site is retiredattorneyssarasota . net or you can call the president , Steve Sturm , at 941-487-7176 .
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