- September 20, 2024
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Powerboat P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala, is hugged by preschoolers at The Haven.
Preschoolers find great seats in the front row.
Suncoast Charities for Children Executive Director Lucy Nicandri dances with Preslie Hutchinson.
Magician Jeff Lovett works the crowd while Azam Rangoonwala balances two plates while standing on one foot.
Preschoolers adored magician Jeff Lovett's performance.
Jeff Lovett — who goes by Jeff the Juggler — juggles rings while his wife, Lori Lovett, looks on.
Azam Rangoonwala tries his hand at being a magician with the help of Jeff Lovett.
After Jeff the Juggler's performance concluded, preschoolers all got a turn to pet Peanut Butter the rabbit.
Haven clients performed to the "Rocky" theme song and airboxed like champions.
Amy Cross sang "Let it Go" by Idina Menzel from Disney's "Frozen."
Patsy Tellstrom sang "God Bless America" to the crowd at the talent show.
Powerboat P1 even brought a boat that was on display.
Corey Volosin and Hank Fish, of Custom Catering, serve up slices of pizza.
Tom Houser, of Custom Catering, prepares cotton candy.
It was apropos magic was part of "The Haven Has Talent" event March 28 at the Sarasota nonprofit, The Haven, which offers programs and services for adults and children with disabilities.
The Rangoonwala Family Foundation in partnership with Suncoast Charities for Children presented the special event, which opened with a performance from magician Jeff Lovett — Jeff the Juggler — before moving on to a performance from preschoolers, who sang a song about penguins.
It was a magical kind of day.
"Let's give these guys a bit of a spotlight," said Powerboat P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala.
The annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix (July 6-7) raises money for Suncoast Charities for Children, which in turn supports The Haven. Last year, Rangoonwala decided to do even more and his foundation presented a similar event at The Haven. It was expanded March 28 to include carnival-style fun, entertainment and food. Clients of The Haven performed skits and songs from their favorite movies.
Prizes and presents were given to all participants.
