Members of Florida’s 501st Legion and its sister organization, the Rebel Legion, are turning their passion for Star Wars into community service across the state. Volunteers portray screen-accurate characters from the franchise at hospitals, charity fundraisers, conventions and public events, appearing at no cost while covering the expense of building and maintaining their own costumes.
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, will open cold weather shelters on Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24.