What happens when community, creativity, and everyday life skills come together? For autistic and neurodivergent adults in Sarasota, Cook & Connect is answering that question one recipe at a time. Hosted by certified resilience coach Belle Stikeleather in collaboration with Don Luigi, Cook & Connect takes place in a life‑skills kitchen at Don Luigi’s Italian restaurant on Palm Avenue, Downtown Sarasota.

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Mentorship can change the course of a young person’s life. When students face challenges at home or in their communities, having someone who listens and supports them can make all the difference. This simple idea, bringing community mentors together, can spark a movement that helps hundreds of students graduate and pursue higher education. Mentor and student sharing a conversation in a school library How Mentorship Started in the Community This journey can start when a group