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  • The steel and glass ceiling rises above Patriot Plaza like the wings of a giant swan.
    STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER
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    Published: Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:08 p.m.
    Last Modified: Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:08 p.m.
    If first impressions count, Mike Adkinson is one of those guys who embraces life's challenges. Even if it's an unknown guest speaker.
    He's a retired Army lieutenant colonel who went into public relations before discovering this secret known as Sarasota. (If you meet Mike, ask him about the blue marlin he recently caught.)
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If you are unable to attend the Community Dedication event, The Patterson Foundation will rebroadcast the Community Dedication event on the following channels in the month of July:

  • ABC7
  • SNN6
  • The Education Channel, Comcast 20 / Verizon 33
  • Access Sarasota, Comcast 19 / Verizon 32

Please check back after June 28th for specific rebroadcast dates and times.



  1. Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery

    patriotplaza.thepattersonfoundation.org/

    Get more information on the June 28th dedication of Patriot Plaza. .... of Patriot Plaza, the 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  2. Patriot Plaza - The Patterson Foundation

    www.thepattersonfoundation.org/work/patriot-plaza.html

    3 days ago - Sarasota National Cemetery is a 295-acre area designed to serve as a place of ... Patriot Plaza will provide a place to conduct ceremonies and dedications. .... Freedom takes center stage at Patriot Plaza community dedication.
  3. News for patriot plaza dedication sarasota

    1. Bradenton Herald ‎- 19 hours ago
      Injured Navy veteran James Duffy is thanked for his service during thededication ceremony of the Patriot Plaza on Saturday at theSarasota ...
    1. WWSB ABC 7‎ - 2 days ago

    More news for patriot plaza dedication sarasota


  4. Veterans honored at Patriot Plaza dedication ceremony

    www.baynews9.com/content/.../patriot_plaza_saraso.html

    Bay News 9
    1 day ago - A Manatee County landmark dedicated to veterans is expanding. ... ThePatriot Plaza in Sarasota built a $12 million amphitheater with  ...

  5. Patriot Plaza unveiled to public in community dedication ...

    www.mysuncoast.com/.../patriot-plaza...dedication.../article_f0d0...

    WWSB
    1 day ago - Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National ... Thededication ceremony was four years in the making and paid tribute to the ...

  6. Patriot Plaza unveiled to public in dedication ceremony ...

    www.mysuncoast.com/.../patriot-plaza...dedication.../html_ae869...

    WWSB
    20 hours ago - Patriot Plaza unveiled to public in dedication ceremony. ... Three charged in Sarasota home burglary Monday (0)  ...

  7. PHOTO GALLERY: Patriot Plaza Dedication Ceremony ...

    www.yourobserver.com › Sarasota › Front Page

    1 day ago - Sarasota veterans and community leaders celebrated the SarasotaNational Cemetery's newest addition, Patriot Plaza, with an opening ...

  8. Sarasota to Dedicate Patriot Plaza Honoring Veterans and ...

    wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/.../sarasota-dedicate-patriot-plaza-honoring-veter...

    2 days ago - Nearly 3000 people are expected to gather in Sarasota Saturday morning to remember and honor veterans for their sacrifice and service.

  9. Patriot Plaza Dedication Tickets Available Starting June 3 ...

    www.tampabaynewswire.com/.../patriot-plaza-dedication-tickets-availabl...

    May 25, 2014 - SARASOTA, Fla. (May 23, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the Saturday, June 28 dedication of Patriot Plaza, the 2,800-seat ceremonial  ...

  10. Sarasota's Patriot Plaza to be Dedicated June 28Sarasota ...

    sarasotamagazine.com/.../patriot-plaza-dedicated-june-28-sarasota-nation...

    Jun 1, 2014 - The new Patriot Plaza ampitheater at the Sarasota National Cemetery will be dedicated on June 28.

Coming Events

Dear Member--

The July issue of the MOAS monthly newsletter, The Sarasota Breeze, as well as a separate Reservation Form has been emailed for you to use when making your reservation for the July Luncheon—on Friday July 18 at Michael’s on East.

Don’t forget the following special dates on your calendar---

June 28 — Patriot Plaza Dedication

July 11 — Meet & Greet at Sarasota Wine Club

July 15 — YAHOO visit to Southeastern Guide Dogs Campus

August 6 — YAHOO Sunset @ Siesta Key Beach

 August 8 — Meet & Greet at Sarasota Wine Club

If your spouse wishes to have a separate copy of the Breeze sent to her email address, please notify me at the above email address  and I will gladly add you to the address list.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at our Luncheon, our Meet & Greet(s) and at our YAHOO activities.

As usual, we hope you enjoy this issue—and ask that you let us know if you have any suggestions for future issues.

Thank you
Len Friedlander & Patt Staley
Editors



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Yahoo Event at DaRuMa Japanese Steak House











Another fine Yahoo event organized by Carol Obrien at the DaRuMa Japanese Steak House. A good time was had by all.







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