The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association (SDMA) launched a community-wide effort to send care packages to local men and women who are serving in the armed forces overseas. Care packages from local merchants will include food and products for deployed military men and women, as well as coupons and gift cards for use when they return home. Merchants will collect the names and addresses of local family members and friends serving in the military. Visit www.sarasotadowntownmerchants.com for more information.