Archive for May, 2026

The Lifelong Value of the Student-Athlete: Celebrating Excellence at the STARS Student Athletic Recognitions

The Lifelong Value of the Student-Athlete Celebrating Excellence at the STARS Student Athletic Recognitions Last night was one of those moments that reinforces why local schools and student programs matter so deeply. Attending the STARS Student Athletic Recognitions on May 13, 2026, was a privilege. Sitting in the audience, I found myself viewing the evening […]

Florida AI Education Task Force Earns National Recognition in Washington

Florida AI Education Task Force Earns National Recognition in Washington I had the privilege of being invited to Washington, D.C., to join a small delegation representing the Florida K–12 AI in Education Task Force at the EDSAFE AI Alliance Policy Lab Summit on May 5, a national gathering focused on the rapidly evolving role of […]

2026 James & Clarine Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Recipients

2026 James & Clarine Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Recipients This year, our family had the profound honor of presenting the 2nd Annual James & Clarine Kennedy Memorial Health Care Scholarship at the Crystal River High School Senior Awards Ceremony. Representing our family was CRHS CTE teacher Bill Linthwaite, a childhood friend and extended family member, who […]

Honoring Citrus County’s Fallen Heroes

Honoring Citrus County’s Fallen Heroes Today I had the honor of attending the solemn Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony in Inverness. It was a powerful and humbling reminder of the sacrifice made by those who have served and protected our community. We paused to remember the brave men who gave their lives […]

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Partnership at the Lecanto YMCA

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Partnership at the Lecanto YMCA There is a unique energy that fills the air when a community comes together to celebrate a milestone built on service, growth, and shared vision. Today, that energy was on full display under the pavilion in Lecanto as we gathered […]