Barefoot Bulletin April 2024 | Page 21

The presenters noted that the Latitude Margaritaville property team truly embraces the Margaritaville value to foster a shared responsibility for the wellbeing of team members , guests and community with monthly fundraising and community events . They added that the team consistently supports their community in a variety of ways that are meaningful to employees and residents alike . Over $ 150,000 was raised in 2023 by creative fundraising events that were developed by the team and residents throughout the year .

According to Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Ambassador of Fun Ed Cone , “ At Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach , the lifestyle team and residents work together to help others . Winning the 2023 Margaritaville Cares Award shows how we all pitch in to make our community better through giving back . I am extremely proud to be a part of this amazing community .”

Some of the organizations and projects receiving love and support in 2023 from team Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach and the community ’ s generous and creative residents follows :

• Summer Time to Give - Camp Boggy Creek

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

• Wood cutouts for camp crafts

• Toys for Tots

• Angel Trees for 240 children in the community

• Volusia Sheriff ’ s Youth Foundation

• Second Harvest Food Bank

• Veterans Nursing Home

• Chase Academy for Independent Living

• Community Blood Drive

• Easter Seals

• Halifax Humane Society

• PACE Center for Girls in Volusia & Flagler Counties

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