Newtown Alive Celebrates Black History Month For Black History Month the 12th Judicial Circuit hosted members of the Sarasota Boys & Girls Club to view replica historical markers displayed in the Judge Lynn Silvertooth Judicial Center lobby. These markers are part of a heritage trail in the Newtown Community of Sarasota. Newtown is the historical African-American neighborhood of Sarasota. Pictured in the photographs is 12th Circuit Court Judge Rochelle Curley, Vickie Oldham and members of the Sarasota Boys and Girls Club. February 26, 2018 Read more...
Judge Henderson Retires from USFSM After 40 Year Career Judge Doug Henderson retires from a part-time teaching job at USFSM. January 25, 2018
3rd Annual Dream Big: Civil Rights and Social Justice Event On Tuesday evening January 10, 2018 at Booker High School’s VPA Theatre, in celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Booker High School Law Academy and the SCBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee held the 3rd Annual Dream Big: Civil Rights and Social Justice Event. The event also featured Dr. Brook Bello who has lectured nationally on issues of gender equality, human trafficking and social justice. This event also featured performances and tributes by Booker Law Academy students and the Booker High School VPA January 24, 2018 Read more...
Judge Charles Williams and Attorney Charlie Ann Syprett Stand Up for Diversity Williams and Syprett launched the Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity Committee. Their efforts earned them the Sarasota Magazine 2013 Unity Award. January 24, 2018 Read more...
Sarasota County Mental Health Court Seminar With a beautiful setting and delectable meals and snacks provided by the Vincent Academy and its students, this seminar will include excellent speakers with timely information about the progress and work to be done in the mental health arena in Sarasota with a specific focus on the courts. January 12, 2018 Read more...
12th Circuit Participates in Community Diversity Event Held at New College of Florida On November 16th, 2017, the Boxser Diversity Initiative presented “The Freedom Riders; Their Relevancy Today” on the campus of New College of Florida. This panel discussion was preceded by a performance of the Booker High School “Jet Stream” vocal group and a short film tribute produced by Manatee Educational Television. November 28, 2017 Read more...
Appointment of Renee L. Inman Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Renee L. Inman to the Manatee County Court. November 27, 2017 Read more...
Veterans Court Program Shares Successes The program at the Manatee County Bar Association luncheon at Pier 22 detailed the Veterans Treatment Court program in the 12th Judicial Circuit. The speakers included Chief Judge Charles Williams, attorney and Vietnam Veteran, Dennis Plews and Alfred James, Administrator of the Veterans Treatment Court program. October 25, 2017 Read more...
Circle of Diversity: Garland Scholars Pay it Forward From an Article in the Sarasota County Bar Association's official magazine, The Docket. The author discusses the history of the Diversity Committee, it evolution, and plans for the future. October 24, 2017 Read more...
Fairness & Diversity Summit Invitation to the Tenth Judicial Circuit 2nd Annual Fairness & Diversity Summit December 1, 2017 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eaglebrooke Country Club 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd., Lakeland, Florida Keynote Speaker: Dean Laura A. Rosenbury University of Florida, Levin College of Law October 24, 2017 Read more...