A Village for A Family: A Benefit for the Augsburgers, A Celebration of Community

On Sunday, March 21, hundreds will gather from noon until dark at a Sarasota Florida cracker-style ranch in honor of a local family in need. The event, titled "A Village for A Family," is being sponsored by WSLR 96.5 and Sarasota’s Midwives, and will feature six local bands, refreshments, fun for children and a spirit of community. Proceeds will benefit the Augsburger family.

Colleen and Brad Augsburger welcomed their third baby, Kaya Soul, into the world on February 16th. Kaya was welcomed by big sister Ivy Magnolia and big brother Rylan Sky to create a new family of five. After Kaya's birth, Colleen was admitted to the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. A rare but dangerous bacterial infection, unrelated to but exacerbated by the event of birth, began causing organ damage and severe dehydration. Colleen had three surgical procedures at once on February 20th. She remained on a ventilator, on heavy blood antibiotics, and in critical condition for the following week. Due to the thorough postpartum care of her midwives, the quick and expert work of her team of doctors, and the round-the-clock spiritual vigil of her community, Colleen is home now, and beginning her long recovery process. Her family is strong and supported, but Brad will be unable to work as a painter while he cares for them and for his recovering wife.

A Village for A Family will raise proceeds for the Augsburger family while celebrating the amazing community that has rallied behind them. The Augsburgers have been fed by a different family each night since Colleen’s admission to the hospital. Baby Kaya was sustained for the beginning of his life by the generosity and nurturing of the mothers of his community. And through a PayPal account widely generated by social networking media, Brad has been able to pay bills and focus on his recovering family. They have also received donations from several local businesses, including hot restaurant meals from Ashley’s Food Delivery, organic vegetables from Jessica’s Stand, and donations of baby clothes from Mothers Helping Mothers. "Always a contributor to Mothers Helping Mothers, Colleen Augsburger is a model mother and a friend," says Terry Stottlemyer, director. I am confident Sarasota community members will join me in supporting Colleen, Brad, and their three beautiful children in this, their most devastating time of need."

The Stottlemyers’ will host the benefit A Village for A Family on March 21, and it won’t be the first time they’ve honored the Augsburger family. Their gorgeous homestead is where Brad and Colleen were married almost eight years ago. WSLR 96.5 will bring attendees an afternoon of top-notch local music beginning at noon, from artists such as Tanya Radtke, The Recycled Citizen, My Friend Scott, Cope, Stone Fish, and Radio-Free Carmela and the Transmitters. Guests will enjoy a fabulous raffle from local businesses, southern BBQ from Roadside Rib Shack, Budweiser from Gold Coast Eagle, and shaved ice from The Hukilau Hut. Children are most welcome for face painting from Upscale Artisans, a bounce house and more. The suggested donation is $10 for adults and free for children. The Stottlemyers’ ranch is located at 65 East Road, behind the Texaco station 1 mile east of I-75 off of Fruitville Road.

Ashley's Delivers to Basketball Fans

For fans who don’t want to miss a minute of basketball madness this March, Ashley’s Food Delivery can deliver dinner right to their couch. Sarasota’s only multi-restaurant delivery service, Ashley’s Food delivers from over 25 local restaurants, offering a convenient option for college hoops season.

“Good sports and good food just go together,” says Jeff Sniegocki, co-owner of Ashley’s Food Delivery. “When you get delivery, you can cheer on your favorite team and enjoy your favorite restaurant food, all in the comfort of your own living room!”

Ashley’s Food Delivery offers choices to feed the family, or to please a basketball party crowd. Suggested “fan fare” for the Big Dance: Hooter’s wings, burgers from Cheeburger Cheeburger, all-American favorites from Patrick’s and BBQ ribs from Roadside Rib Shack. Other top game-time picks available for delivery include pizza, subs and appetizer samplers like the Triple Dipper from Chili’s or Applebee’s Ultimate Trios.

Full delivery and drop-off catering menus for all of Ashley’s restaurant partners are available on the Ashley’s Food Delivery website, www.AshleysFood.com. Delivery orders can be placed online, or with a customer service representative at 953-FOOD.
About Ashley’s Food Delivery: The area’s only multi-restaurant delivery service, Ashley’s Food Delivery partners with over 30 restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton to deliver everything from home-cooked, comfort food to elegant, gourmet dining. Ashley’s Food offers residential & corporate meal delivery, drop-off catering services and gift basket delivery. The service is open for lunch delivery Monday through Friday (Sarasota only) and dinner delivery every day. For more information, call 953-FOOD or visit www.AshleysFood.com.

Ashley's New Menu Guides Available

Ashley’s Food Delivery, Sarasota’s only multi-restaurant delivery service, announces the release of a new menu guide today. The 32-page book provides menus for 25 local restaurants available for delivery to homes, offices and hotels throughout the greater Sarasota area. Ashley’s menu guides are available for pick-up at partner restaurants or can be mailed by request at 953-FOOD or www.ashleysfood.com.

“This menu book includes two new restaurant additions since our last publication - Chili’s and Word of Mouth,” says Liz Sniegocki, co-owner of Ashley’s Food Delivery. “Also new is an updated and expanded menu for The Star, featuring new Japanese and sushi offerings in addition to Thai favorites.”

Full delivery menus for all of Ashley’s restaurant partners are also available on the Ashley’s Food Delivery website, www.ashleysfood.com. Delivery orders can be placed online, or with a customer service representative at 953-FOOD.
About Ashley’s Food Delivery: The area’s only multi-restaurant delivery service, Ashley’s Food Delivery partners with over 30 restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton to deliver everything from home-cooked, comfort food to elegant, gourmet dining. Ashley’s Food offers residential & corporate meal delivery, drop-off catering services and gift basket delivery. The service is open for lunch delivery Monday through Friday (Sarasota only) and dinner delivery every day. For more information, call 953-FOOD or visit www.AshleysFood.com.