MHF’s Wonderful Sponsors
My Hometown Fest wouldn’t be alive today without the help of our generous, kind, abundant sponsors. Show them some love by checking them out below.
Major Sponsors
Sunset Automotive Group
The Sunset Automotive Group has 14 full service dealerships representing 17 different manufacturers in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton. We also offer 4 conveniently located body shops so we are able to meet each of our customer’s needs in a one stop shop approach. We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! Visit Sunset Automotive Group online to learn more. (Note: Sunset Automotive is My Hometown Fest’s premier, and largest, sponsor.)
Siesta Wealth
Siesta Wealth is a comprehensive wealth management and planning service committed to helping our clients improve their long-term success and pursue financial freedom. We specialize in Wealth Planning & Investment Services, Retirement Income & Distribution Planning, Family Wealth Planning, Educational Events & Communication, and offer personalized attention for each of our clients. Visit Siesta Wealth online to learn more! (Note: Tim Self, the founder of My Hometown Fest, works at Siesta Wealth!)
Verano MÜV Medical Cannabis
MÜV makes medicine. In awe of the healing powers of this plant, we tapped top cannabinoid scientists and researchers to develop MÜV’s medicinal cannabis line. Fueled by expertise, ingenuity, and a relentless dedication to quality, MÜV offers cannabis flower, vapes, extracts, topicals, concentrates, distillates, inhalers, patches, and tinctures to help you feel better. Learn more by visiting us online.
Hale Law
Accident? Injured? GO TO HALE® If you’ve been injured in a car accident or suffered a serious personal injury due to another’s negligence, you need strong, effective legal assistance at your side to make sure you get the care and compensation you deserve to recover from your injuries to the fullest extent possible. Hale Law exists to provide the people of Florida, including Sarasota, Brandon, Bradenton, Lakewood ranch, Venice, and Port Charlotte, with high-quality legal services and a focus on client needs and concerns. Call 1-800-800-1414 for your FREE consultation or visit HaleLaw.com. We don’t get paid unless you win!
Friends of Sertoma Sponsors
D&D Air
Since 1986, our family has been providing 5 star services throughout the Suncoast. We are a Verified Contractor offering Sales and Repair of Many Air Conditioning Brands. We are the company your neighbors trust for their air conditioning repair. Call today, 24 hour service 941.479.3565. Or visit us at www.ddair.com
DeHart Alarm Systems
With Dehart, you get the best of both worlds. We have been family-owned and operated since our humble beginnings in 1967, but we are also a large company which is ranked among the top 100 security companies in the nation. We offer full-service installation, maintenance and monitoring from our local monitoring center right here in Sarasota, Florida. Whether big or small, we can provide you with the right system to suit your needs.
Family Pools
With over 40 years of experience, Family Pools is a trusted name in swimming pool construction and maintenance in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, and the surrounding areas.
Owners Max and Paul Lautenschlager bring a personalized approach to every project, ensuring that each client receives service tailored to their specific needs. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction ensures your pool will be a source of joy and relaxation for years to come. As a family-owned and operated business, we truly care! Call us todayto get started on your next pool project.
Gator Club
Enjoy live music from the region’s best bands 5 days a week and a DJ every Friday and Saturday night at The Gator Club in Sarasota, Florida. It features Sarasota’s Happy Hour drink specials and hosts nightly events, including adult bingo and Burlesque shows. Visit their website for music and event schedules. The Gator Club features Sarasota’s largest spirits selection! The Gator Club’s beautifully restored historic brick building is located on the corner of Main Street and Lemon Avenue in downtown Sarasota, Florida.
Kelly Roofing
Kelly Roofing is one of the largest roofing companies in Florida while continuing the tradition of a small family atmosphere. We do what we say, and then some. Our success is not an accident, it’s hard work. We never stop improving. Thanks to great customers like you, we continue to make our entire process better. Joe Kelly Sr. moved to South Florida in 1972 to start a family business. As a Journeyman Roofer from the City of New York, his expertise set an industry standard of excellence. As a family business, we have grown to become the largest roofing contractor in Florida, with a team of dedicated family members and devoted staff. By combining the old principles of ancient builders and today’s technology, Kelly Roofing commands the highest level of roofing to ensure the best quality roof and craftsmanship in Florida.
Mote Marine
Mote—founded in 1955 in Placida and based at City Island, Sarasota, for most of its history—has grown into an international marine science enterprise firmly rooted in our southwest Florida community. In 2025, Mote and the community celebrated a major milestone: Opening the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County. Mote SEA is vastly expanding Mote’s educational reach. Reserve tickets and plan your visit.
Nate’s Rescue
Our Mission: To save the lives of homeless pets by changing the way our community views animal sheltering and shelter pets. To provide an educational and family friendly environment that will change their future one animal, one family, and one generation at a time. At Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, we provide a loving haven for rescued dogs and cats on their way to finding their forever homes. We dedicate our lives to saving theirs and work to create a supportive, family-friendly environment that inspires a bond between our animals and those who love them.
Sounding Joy
Sounding Joy is a charity founded by Christy Vogel to help children with hearing loss whose families don’t qualify for financial assistance and can’t afford hearing aids. We partner with audiologists, corporate sponsors and donors to provide professionally fitted and programmed hearing aids to those who can’t get them so they can reach their full potential. Our 501c3 is approved by the IRS so your donations are fully tax-deductible.
Strong Roofing
Strong Roofing is a Sarasota-based, family-owned and operated roofing company committed to delivering the highest quality of service for residential and commercial roof repairs, replacements, remodeling, installations, inspections, and consultations. Our team consists of skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable individuals who want nothing but the best for your roof, whether it’s for your home or business. We have been serving Sarasota, Venice, and Tampa since 2013. With our strong dedication to excellence, we have become the leading local roofing company that homeowners and business owners trust for their roofing concerns.
Sarasota Sheriff’s Office
The agency employs more than 1,000 sworn and civilian members. Personnel duties include patrol, investigations, corrections, communications, youth services, K-9, victim’s assistance, court security, animal services, aviation, mounted patrol, SWAT and crime prevention. Another 100 volunteers assist our agency in various areas. Compliance with professionally accepted national and state standards and regular review by outside professionals are important elements for ensuring acceptable agency practices. For many years, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has been accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) and the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC). The Public Safety Communications Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and through the National/International Academies for Emergency Dispatch, obtaining accreditation for Medical Dispatch in 2004 and Fire Dispatch in 2009.
Tommy’s Car Wash
Welcome to Tommy’s Express at 5020 Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota! It’s our absolute pleasure to serve you and your vehicle with the best car wash in Sarasota. At Tommy’s Express 5020 Fruitville Rd., we’re more than just a car wash — we believe in enriching lives, adding value, and serving our communities. You’ll exit our Tommy Tunnel with a shine and a smile. After all, when your car shines, you can’t help but Love Your Ride. At Tommy’s Express, we believe in clean and green. Our industry-leading wash uses low energy and reclaimed water, making it friendly for the planet. We deliver a wash that combines impressive quality with convenience to fit any lifestyle. Our 5020 Fruitville Rd. location opens early and stays open late to fit even the busiest schedule. With our app lane for TommyClub members and a 3-minute wash process, you can make a quick pit stop anytime. Want the complete spa experience? Detail kits are available for purchase onsite, and our vacuums and mat washers will keep your interior spotless.
UK Alum
We exist to serve the Wildcat family including students, alumni and friends of UK. We love to celebrate the achievements and victories of our family and serve as a connection point that strengthens our bond. We take pride in providing vital support to UK and being an unwavering ambassador of the university. We preserve honored UK traditions as we continue to evolve with, and for, our Wildcat family. For family, the front door is always open — c’mon in!
Visit Sarasota
VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY (VSC) is the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor information for Sarasota County where tourism is the top industry. We make Sarasota County a better place by promoting our community on the world stage.
Vision: Creating a vibrant Sarasota County through tourism. Visit Sarasota County is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program, a program Destinations International. VSC meets the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, fiscal management and ethical principles.
Wagner Realty
Wagner Realty has served our community for more than 85 years. Our firm has more than 200 agents, providing service to the entire region with seven strategically-located branch offices and eight rental offices. All of our agents are licensed REALTORS® and belong to the local, state and national Associations of REALTORS®.
We Rock The Spectrum
With over a decade of experience as a licensed cosmetologist and a strong foundation in psychology, I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and leadership to every role I take on. Today, I am the proud owner of a We Rock the Spectrum franchise—an inclusive play space dedicated to supporting children of all abilities, especially those on the autism spectrum and with developmental differences. My journey has always been people-centered, from enhancing confidence in the salon chair to empowering families through community engagement and support. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and have worked extensively with children on the spectrum, driven by both professional dedication and personal passion. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me outside exploring nature, learning something new, or spending quality time with my son, Aksel. I’m committed to building a more inclusive world—one family, one child, one connection at a time.
Beer Sponsors
Space Dust IPA
Space Dust was first brewed in 2012 as a small taproom experiment using crushed hops and a touch of magic. Over the years it has evolved into our most iconic beer, radiating pure starglow energy and spreading hop dust throughout the universe. Inspiration came from original Pop Rocks candy packaging, circa 1976. With permission from General Mills, we adapted the label to a hop cone chomping down on hop dust while in space. ( elysianbrewing.com/beer/space-dust-ipa )
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing sells and markets all brands produced by Anheuser-Busch, Modelo/Corona, and many Import and Craft beers in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The company employs about 160 sales, service and support associates and runs 40 trucks per day. It’s also involved in over 600 local charitable events every year. Visit Gold Coast Eagle Distributing online.
Media Partners
Stroll/Be Local
STROLL: We deliver neighborhood connections to affluent homes across the nation. Stroll is the premier publisher of affluent neighborhood magazines, reaching millions of homeowners in upscale communities since 2004.
BeLocal: We help new movers discover local favorites. Through our comprehensive guide written by locals, BeLocal introduces newcomers to the place they now call home.
Learn more by visiting Stroll and BeLocal online.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune was founded in 1925. Today, 90 years later, our company has transformed from a newspaper to a diversified media company known as the Herald-Tribune Media Group. The HTMG’s mission is to be the most trusted and valued source of news and information in the market we serve. Visit the Sarasota Herald-Tribune online.
Observer
The Observer is the top source for local news in Sarasota and Manatee counties, reaching 291,604+ readers weekly. Established in 1995, this family-owned media company has expanded to seven newspapers, two business publications, four websites, and eight magazines, with a total audience of 412,400 across Florida. Through print, digital, and social media, The Observer connects communities with in-depth coverage of local events, business, and lifestyle news. Our trusted platform informs and engages readers while supporting local journalism and businesses.
WUSF
WUSF is the Tampa Bay area’s source for news, local in-depth reporting, educational programming, arts, and the finest classical music. WUSF operates WUSF 89.7FM with an award-winning local news team along with select NPR programming. WSMR 89.1FM & 103.9FM is the region’s only all-classical music radio station. WUSF also provides digital content online, through newsletters, podcasts and social media and serves a weekly broadcast audience of greater than 350,000. News and arts brands also include Health News Florida, Florida Matters, The Zest Podcast, Modern Notebook and Arts Axis Florida & WUSF Jazz. More at wusf.org.
Out & About With Tyler Butler
Sarasota’s premier show on everything Sarasota and beyond! Learn more here.
Marketing Partners
Avenue Media
Avenue Media was founded in 2018 to service the underserved trades industry. Since inception, we are continuously selected as the preferred web design & marketing agency of construction companies and home improvement & service businesses across the USA.
Kuhl One Music Management
The music industry is always fluid therefore we share our passion by helping others. Our process is to provide high quality entertainment, whatever genre to venues, events and more. We have the highest level of entertainers that are professional, dynamic and sure to make the big impression. Kuhl One Management is the one stop in entertainment booking and management on the Gulfcoast. Learn more by visiting Kuhl One Management online.
Ryderwild
Ryderwild is a boutique marketing firm specializing in design, communications, and events. For more than two decades, the team has grown brands and businesses through innovative experiential and digital initiatives. Every project is attacked with organized creativity and a results-driven approach. Learn more about Ryderwild’s offerings at www.ryderwild.com.
Last year’s sponsors…
Great Sarasota businesses sponsoring a great Sarasota event. Join them.
- Sunset Automotive Group
- Siesta Wealth
- Verano MÜV Medical Cannabis
- Hale Law
- Freedom Solar
- Badger Bob’s Services
- Anthony C Leonard
- Signature Medical Solutions
- Sprinkler-Guard by GRASSHOLE
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
- D&D Air
- Arbor Landscapes
- Ebikes & Cycles
- US Bank
- Space Dust IPA
- Gold Coast Eagle Distributing