Celebrity bartenders to raise money for Ranch commemoration of 911

Bob Delaney (Herald file photo)

LAKEWOOD RANCH — To raise money for the Lakewood Ranch Remembers 911 flag dedication and memorial, a celebrity bartending event is set for 6 -9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Polo Grill & Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch.

Celebrity bartenders will include National Basketball Association referee Bob Delaney, State Rep. Greg Steube, Sen. Mike Bennett, county commission candidate Vanessa Baugh, and Tim Mulqueen, director of sports at Lakewood Ranch.

A gift  basket donated by Dick Vitale, and the celebrity bartenders will be raffled.  The public is invited.

Music will be provided by Goodbye Eddie. Tips go to 911 event.

Lakewood Ranch Remembers is set for 5-8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Premier Sports Campus.

Highlights will include 2,752 flags to represent those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the dedication of a flag and pole, the singing of patriotic songs, speeches, and a silent procession of emergency service vehicles led by bag pipes.

For more information call Lakewood Ranch Community Activities at 757-1530 or visit  www.lwrcac.com.