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YOUR HIDDEN OASIS Casey Key
Welcome to Casey Key; where the warm tropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the highly desirable boating waters of the intercoastal come together to form an opulent beach to bay retreat.
YOUR HIDDEN OASIS, CASEY KEY, GULF TO BAY BY BRAD AYRES
This phenomenal estate offers a 75-foot unobstructed deeded beach easement for both viewing, and toes in the sand experiences. Watch the dolphins play as the sun sets over the horizon; you may just see the fabled green flash. To the rear of the home you will find a day dock suitable for your recreational and angler needs. This well protected cove leading directly into Dryman Bay offers the perfect docking area while prepping for the adventures to come. Casey Key is world renowned for its shell and quartz sand beaches, making this beach the perfect place for a day of relaxing in the sand or exploratory shell hunting. The island is conveniently located a few miles south of Sarasota; placing fine dining, luxury shopping, top tier golf courses, an internationally recognized hospital and medical facilities, a vast art scene and
trendy nightlife in your grasp. While the islands prime location fulfills the most discerning urban needs, it offers privacy and tranquility that is unrivaled by other gulf coast islands. It is no wonder that many national and international affluent escape to Casey Key to rejuvenate. Built in 1992 using tried and true methods of island construction, this estate is built to endure the tests of time, while standing resolute on its stately 17,044 square foot plot. Spanning over 7,326 square feet and anchored with 57 flex pillars buried 22 feet each into the earth, encased in hurricane impact resistant glass, giving this
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architectural masterpiece the stability one should demand of a legacy property built to last many generations. As you enter the three-story estate you will find yourself in a masterfully crated atrium with a grand hand crafted wrought iron spiral stair case leading to the upper levels. Exploring the first level of this abode will first take you into a private spacious living area that is directly across from a guest bedroom, and slightly down the hall you will find two oversized walk-in closets and a full bath followed by a large entertainment area that could be used as a media room, indoor golf simulator or any creation the imagination
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can dream up. You will also find the estate’s 4 garage spaces on this level along with additional storage. Moving up to the second level you will be greeted with a naturally flowing layout that is open and built for entertaining. This space consists of a living area, formal dining area, breakfast nook, two front balconies, a large rear balcony able to accommodate your guests during the holidays, family reunions, parties or any other event you see fit. The fabulous kitchen was created with both the chef and home cook in mind. Its functional triangular layout will please even the most demanding with its functionality. This level also consists of 3 separate guest bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room. The views from your guest’s rooms will leave them mesmerized for the duration of their stay. Upon reaching the top of the atrium you will find a sitting area with views of the horizon, where the translucent ocean waters meet the colorful hues of the clear skies that this key is so well know for. This level boosts a sprawling master quarters. The area will easily accommodate your California King or custom bed, where you will rise in the morning to the sound of the dolphins splashing along the keys edge and nightly drift into slumber to the waves rolling gently on shore. The master spa combines a roman soaking tub and large walk-in shower, with his and her separate vanities. Opportunities for legacy properties offering an abundance of amenities like this rarely come available. While many dream of living on an exclusive island in paradise, few can. Will you?
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By Tom Heatherman
Team Fontanetta Timing Is Everything
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iming — It is often said — can make a world of difference when introducing a new business or venture. That’s why Ann and Frank Fontanetta waited until just the right moment to team-up with Fairway Independent Mortgage. Frank was at the peak of a career that spanned over 25 years in the lending industry, having risen through the ranks from mortgage originator to company owner. Similarly, Ann was at the apex of a 20-year career, with
the office, Frank and Ann continuedon as team outside the office when they wed in 2013. Meanwhile, Fairway Independent Mortgage had also been on a successful long-term business trajectory. Now ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, the company has funded more than $50 billion in loans since it started more than 20 years ago; and over $21 billion in 2017 alone.
”It’s not about the loans we do; it is about the hearts we change and the people we help.” Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO the last 11 spent as Director of MSC Mortgage, the in-house lending arm of Michael Saunders & Company—the leading independent real estate firm on Florida’s Gulf Coast; and 53rd largest by volume in the United States. As luck would have it, much of Frank and Ann’s experience had come from working in tandem with one another at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where Frank had been instrumental in forming the company’s highly successful joint venture with Michael Saunders & Company. Afterwards, Ms. Saunders—who is famous for choosing top-flight managers to help guide her high-performance luxury real estate company—persuaded Ann to lead the new mortgage division that arose from the venture. No longer a team inside
With their depth of experience in Florida real estate and mortgage markets, it was almost inevitable that Frank and Ann would eventually cross paths with Fairway Independent Mortgage. When they finally did, Florida’s economy was booming again after the Great Recession and its real estate markets were setting new records for solid and sustainable growth. Fairway Independent Mortgage was fresh off one of its most productive years ever and Team Fontanetta— as seasoned in Florida real estate as any pair of experienced lending professionals could be—was ready to join forces with the company to begin serving the mortgage needs of home buyers throughout Southwest Florida. Let them help you.
Ann & Frank Fontanetta Financing a home is one of the biggest commitments you will ever make. Let us help guide you throughout the entire loan process from application to closing and beyond. We look forward to putting our mortgage service to work for you!
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CONTENT
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This Issue’s Features 28 | LUXURY COVER - JOHN & DENISE SAPUTO The King & Queen Of Beer And Charity, By Ed Bertha
3 & 49 | PROPERTIES COVER - CASEY KEY PRIVATE LISTING Your Hidden Oasis, By Brad Ayres
7 | MORTGAGE Team Fontanetta: Timing Is Everything, By Tom Heatherman
9 | CARES Blake’s New Ride, By Zac Hurst
14-15 | HEALTH Position Yourself With Positivity, By Crystal DaCorta
16-17 | CARES Business Builder, Benefiting The Players Centre For Performing Arts
18, 20 | NEWS Caldwell Trust Company Promotes Three Aimee Cogan Named To Barron’s Top Financial Advisors Sonny’s BBQ Voted Best Of Bradenton Murray Homes/Murray Group Secures Property For New HQ Three New College Students Win Fulbright Awards Sarasota Youth Opera Awarded $20,000 NEA Grant
22-23 | REAL ESTATE The Legendary Crosley Estate: An Upside To A Real Estate Bust, By Norm Luppino
24-25 | LA DOLCE VITA MÉLANGE, By Sandra Halliday
Making Friends At The Vincent Academy
26-27 | EVENTS Wine, Waves & Wheels, Hosted By MarineMax Sarasota
32-33 | CARES Thunder by the Bay, Benefiting Suncoast Charities For Children
34 | HEALTH Crafthouse Cocktails: Healthy Drinking For Healthy Living, By Dan Mcann
36-39 | CARES Vincent Academy, By Ed Bertha
40 | STYLE Worth New York, By Becca Z. Towery
42 | BEAUTY Hair Is Like A Canvas, By Sheila Venancia
46-47 | CARES Beertopia, Benefiting Eye Center’s Vision Foundation & Hernando Desoto Historical Society
49-55 | EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES KIM BURNS SaraBay Real Estate JUDY KEPECZ-HAYS Coldwell Banker Global Luxury MATT FAUL Wagner Realty DEBORAH O’MARA Michael Saunders & Company BRANDY COFFEY Keller Williams Luxury Homes International PERRONE CONSTRUCTION, LYNNE KOY - REALTOR, CMSA ARCHITECTS Acqua Vita Sells And Sets Record
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Blake’s New Ride!
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Last issue we featured the MUCH Foundation and Blake was our opening photo, mesmerized by a butterfly. This past month Blake received something even better.
It was a great day. A day everyone was looking forward to. The MUCH Foundation gave a WCMX Wheelchair made by Box Wheelchairs to their favorite little Batman, Blake,
once it was custom painted and lit up with an array of super bright LED lights of course. This wheelchair is a one of a kind, just like you Blake! We love you buddy and can’t wait to see what you will do next. 9 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com
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THUNDER BY THE BAY - Rev It Up! “You do not need a therapist if you own a motorcycle, any kind of motorcycle!” Dan Aykroyd
Once again Thunder by the Bay ROARED into Sarasota raising over $136,000 for Suncoast Charities for Children. This year’s event enables Suncoast Charities for Children to continue providing support to Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, which over the years has constructed area facilities valued at over $20 million dollars. This past year approximately 8,000 special needs children, teens, adults and their families benefited from Suncoast Charities for Children funding. Research Data Services calculated that the direct and indirect overall economic impact of the 2018 Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival was $7.8 million and generated 6,800 room nights in area lodgings. Not too bad for a bunch of bikers. I can’t wait until next year to Rev It Up For Charity! Thank you Lucy Nicandri and all the volunteers that make Thunder by the Bay happen! Visit www.thunderbythebay.org to view the 2019 festival schedule. Ed Bertha
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By Crystal DaCorta
POSITION YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY
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ealtors, are you feeling tired and stressed out? It may be that you could use a boost of positivity to get you back on the right track. Although harder than it may sound, incorporating positivity into your life should be part of your daily routine. With busy work schedules, family lives, and social activities, it may be easy to lose sight of attending every day to a positive mind-frame. It is our belief that when you attend to the body’s position of the spine and joints, you will allow for the best circulation of the body’s fluids and organs ultimately aiding in having a better outlook on life. Always immersing yourself in the positive aspect of experiences and forming healthy habits through daily attention to your own self care is the key to implementing positivity.
Incorporate small techniques to the normal day-to-day tasks that are already taking place to maximize your time and energy. You will begin have better health on a regular basis leading to a healthy and successful lifestyle. These habits will include a combination of practices from proper alignment of the spine and joints to the words you use to talk yourself into the person you want to be. This summer to focus further on the connection between positivity and a healthy lifestyle, we have outlined a series of wellness activities, designed specifically for Realtors, that will effectively enhance your way of life and make marketing fun! Over the next few months, we will strive to promote positivity within the
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Realtor community of both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Realtors will be able to gain information regarding how to make choices that will impact their lifestyle for health and success. By incorporating the techniques into their daily lives, Realtors will be able to boost their health while at work. This will serve as an important element of the project, “Position Yourself with Positivity.” As a senior at Rollins College studying Health Communications, as well as Global Health, I am extremely excited to launch this project, and hope you can help me make it a successful learning experience for everyone. The project, “Position Yourself with Positivity,” has the ability to have a strong impact on the local
Realtor community by creating a complete atmosphere of wellness and mindfulness by utilizing the natural resources of the area that we live in. The overall goal of the campaign is to successfully engage with the Realtor community by having 1,000 Realtors indicate making a positive change to their lifestyle, no matter how small, due this program. If we can teach Realtors how to use their environment for their health as well as provide a talking point for their clients and business partners, we can reach a much larger community of people providing them invaluable self-care techniques for a healthy lifestyle.
activities will take place on a weekly basis, that all aim to have a helpful impact on the local Realtor community. Week one’s activity uses the natural outdoors with a walk over the John Ringling Bridge. This activity will be a talk-and-walk. Here, Realtors will learn about the various real estate areas surrounding the bridge, and how to use proper body alignment while walking, which can then be applied to real estate tours or showing potential buyers their dream house.
Self-care is an extremely important element of living well, but is generally overlooked as people allow their bodies to take powerful blows from regular stressors, leaving them defenseless. Being aware of the harmful impacts associated with stress, especially occupational stress, is the first step to take in maximizing levels of personal positivity. As a good amount of our time is spent onthe-job, integrating healthy practices and habits into the job world is a sure way to strengthen our self-care. With a lot of time spent sitting, whether it’s at a desk, a table, or driving, adverse health effects are upon them at all times if there is lack of attention to their posture. Keeping the spine properly aligned throughout the day is imperative for people to remember and to make a habit. What healthy habit can you incorporate into your job to maximize your own personal health? If you are interested in learning specific techniques to ultimately achieve a position of positivity, you have come to the right place. Throughout the summer, various
strategies to engage their clients and keep them coming back. Week four will help build personal positivity through helping others and giving back. It will focus on building awareness for local opportunities to get involved and meet new people, while also producing a positive influence for oneself. Week five helps Realtors learn how to support their environment and themselves through reducing waste and detoxing. Cleansing the body of impurities, and attending to environmental waste reduction, will work to keep you motivated and energized for your busy work schedules. As you can see, all five events have been tailored to utilizing your position in life and career to promote positioning your body for good health and positivity. The project comes to a close on August 8th, with the main event. This is where we encourage all individuals who were touched by this program to come together showing their support for wellness. This “Business Builder” event is for all those who have made a positive change with us and those who want to make a change.
Week two takes advantage of perhaps Florida’s proudest feature: the beach. Invited Realtors will attend an open house on the beach learning how to utilize this natural resource. As a Realtor, you have access to the most serene settings to promote relaxation and wellness. Come join us to wash away your impurities. During week three, another open house activity teaches techniques of Feng Shui and how to carry over
Help us reach our goal and learn how to instill healthy choices into your life! Reach out today if you want to participate or sponsor an activity. Contact Crystal DaCorta at Chrissiemic@yahoo.com or Kim Burns at KimBurns@ GetRealExclusive.com for more information. Crystal DaCorta is spending her summer as an intern with REAL Exclusive Magazine.
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REAL | news Caldwell Trust Company Promotes Three Caldwell Trust Company has promoted three of its staff members to vice presidents according to R. G. “Kelly” Caldwell, CEO/president. “We’re always pleased when we can fill positions from within the company and these three dedicated employees have made it easy for us to do that. We congratulate each one of them.” Scott Antritt and Sonya Kristie were promoted to vice president and trust officer. Sheryl Vieira was promoted to vice president of marketing and PR. Besides
professional performance, all three are also heavily involved in community service. Established in 1993, Caldwell Trust Company is an independent trust company that manages a billion dollars in assets for clients throughout the United States. The company offers a full range of fiduciary services to individuals including services as trustee, custodian, investment adviser, financial manager and personal representative.
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Aimee Cogan Named To Barron’s Top Financial Advisors Morgan Stanley announced that Aimee Cogan, a Managing Director in the Firm’s Sarasota Wealth Management office, has been named to Barron’s list of “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2018 State-byState.” The “Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients.
“I am extremely proud that Aimee Cogan is representing Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on this list,” commented Giovanni Renteria, Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Sarasota office. “Competition is steep to be selected for this list, and those who make the cut represent a very high level of achievement in serving their clients’ wealth management needs.”
Aimee Cogan (941) 363.8512 aimee.cogan@morganstanley. com
Sonny’s BBQ Voted Best Of Bradenton Sonny’s BBQ would like to thank all of our customers for voting us Best BBQ in Bradenton for the Fourth year in a row and a finalist for Best Caterer! At Sonny’s all of our meat comes in fresh and is hand trimmed and slow smoked over oak wood by our Certified Pitmasters. We pride ourselves in being the best of the best at what we do, we thank you for showing us that our hard work and dedication doesn’t go
unnoticed. At Sonny’s we like to say “we’re throwin’ a BBQ Slathered in Southern Hospitality!” In addition to their restaurants Sonny’s specializes in creative, custom catering menus and offer wait and bar service as an added option. Whatever your event, Sonny’s can make it the most special - small or large, casual or elegant whatever your dreams, they will make your occasion unforgettable.
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REAL | news Murray Homes/Murray Group Secures Property For New HQ
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Murray Homes and the Murray Group announced the acquisition of new office space in a prime location at 2900 S. Tamiami Trail.
so this exciting move comes at a time when both our businesses are ramping up expansion and sales, so this location gives us prime visibility for marketing our services The purchase of this 4,000 sq ft and properties.” commercial building solidifies the two companies’ presence as As you would expect from a cutting leading builders of luxury homes edge custom builder, the new space and specialists in real estate and will undergo a major remodel over new development sales in Sarasota, the next three months, and Murray Florida. hopes to be moving in this fall. Steve Murray, President of Murray Homes, commented, “We quickly outgrew our downtown office,
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Three New College Students Win Fulbright Awards Three students at New College of Florida were awarded prestigious Fulbright grants for 2018 and will study and work in Taiwan and Croatia.
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Sarasota Youth Opera Awarded $20,000 NEA Grant National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to the Sarasota Youth Opera program to support their 2018 re-mount of The Little Sweep by Benjamin Britten. The Art Works category is the NEA’s largest funding category and supports projects that focus on the creation of art that meets
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the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and/or the strengthening of communities through the arts. “The unique musical and educational opportunities offered to members of the Sarasota Youth Opera program are the direct result of the continued support of the NEA,” says Executive Director Richard Russell. “We welcome this grant as an endorsement of our mission to continue making music education a priority in our community.”
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By Norm Luppino
The Legendary Crosley Estate: An Upside To A Real Estate Bust Few properties were as affected by the dramatic swings in Florida’s volatile realestate market as the historic Crosley estate on Sarasota Bay. But as evidence that there is often an upside within a market bust, it was during some of Florida’s biggest real estate slumps that the Crosley mansion was built, later saved, and finally restored to create one the premiere cultural facilities on Florida’s west coast.
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he first attempt to develop the property occurred during the famous land boom of the 1920s. In 1925 – more than 3 years prior to Crosley’s association with the site -- a business consortium purchased the 63-acre parcel for $365,000 with the vision to create an exclusive bay front subdivision named Seagate. At $5,800 per acre, it was the highest price ever paid for acreage in the Sarasota Bay area. The potential developers named their venture “Seagate” and promoted it as “Sarasota’s most aristocratic suburb.” A large sign was erected along the Tamiami Trail, but before any roads or homes were constructed, the sudden collapse of the land boom
dissolved their grand plans. The property was foreclosed upon and sold at auction on the Manatee County court house steps for a mere $12,000. In the spring of 1929, Cincinnati millionaire Powel Crosley Jr. took advantage of the market downturn and purchased the property for $35,000 - less than 1/10th the price it sold for in 1925. One of the greatest entrepreneurs of the first half of the 20th century, Crosley owned the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and was a pioneer in the manufacturing of radios, compact cars, and the Shelvador refrigerators (the first refrigerator with shelves in the doors). Although Florida was experiencing
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a severe economic depression, Crosley proceeded to invest $350,000 to create one of the finest showplaces in the region. The estate included a 21-room mansion, exquisitely rendered in the classic Mediterranean style, and a 200-foot yacht basin. The Crosleys occupied their palatial residence for ten winters and often entertained nationally prominent guests. However, after Mrs. Crosley died at the home in 1939, Powel seldom returned to the property. After World War II the Florida economy rebounded, but Mr. Crosley soon discovered that the home’s grand scale and ornate style had become obsolete in the post-war real estate market, which now emphasized smaller and sleeker homes. Eager to unload his “white elephant,” Crosley offered to exchange it for a Texas cow ranch and even considered donating it to a Cincinnati-based medical research institute. Eventually he sold the furnished estate in 1947 for $100,000 - less than one third its original cost - to
“stars from Broadway and Hollywood.” That venture quickly fizzled and the following year the company resold the property to the Horton family, who retained ownership for the next three decades. Although the mansion suffered from deferred maintenance, the Horton family is credited with keeping the estate intact during a period when many similar landmarks were demolished. In 1982, they sold the mansion and 45 acres for $5.5 million to the Campeau Corporation, which planned to build a luxury mid-rise condominium complex and utilize the mansion as a clubhouse. But, like the fate of prior propositions, this venture went bust when the condo market collapsed in the mid-1980s. After sitting abandoned, amidst extensive overgrowth for more than a decade, Manatee County seized the opportunity to purchase the mansion and 16.5 bay front acres for the bargain price of just a New York investment company that under $1.6 million. By then, the planned to subdivide the property barrel tile roof was gone, water into modest home sites and convert leaks in the roof and windows had the mansion into a clubhouse. When resulted in severe damage to the that plan failed to materialize, the interior, and the exterior was black company attempted to transform from mildew. The county, however, the mansion into “a distinctive recognized this diamond in the hotel for discriminating clientele.” rough and has worked feverishly They renamed it “Versailles” and to successfully transform the advertisements touted nightly relic into one of this area’s most dancing and entertainment featuring cherished jewels.
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Buy ◊ Sell ◊ Lease ◊ Consult Norm Luppino, past Chairman of the Crosley Estate Foundation, is a licensed real estate professional for SaraBay Real Estate. A resident of Sarasota since 1986, Norm is a native of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and a Masters degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University. Norm has been featured in Sarasota Magazine as a Five-Star Real Estate Agent for Best in Client Satisfaction the past four years.
(941) 355.7696 www.SaraBay.com Norm Luppino Realtor SaraBay Real Estate (941) 565.4377 normslistings@aol.com
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o step into Mélange is like entering into a world of wonderment and magic. Owner Chef Lan Bradeen inherited a deep love for cooking from her Vietnamese mother and an appreciation of wine and whiskey from her Scottish father. After graduating from college with degrees in Religion and Chinese Medicine, she honed her craft in restaurants that specialized in international cuisines. Her culinary style can best be described as an exploration of food, art, and drink. Our journey into her brave new world began with an impressive selection of aperitifs, aptly described on the menu as Unbridled Spirits. The ingredients in the Green Bloody Mary read like a who’s who of power antioxidants--raw juices of freshly squeezed tomatillo, celery, and cucumber; garnished with a delectable selection of charcuterie, cheese, and crudité all beautifully displayed on a blue glass tray. Our Mimosa had champagne dancing flirtatiously with freshly squeezed orange, mango, pear, and guava juice. The flavors of our special Mimosa were further enhanced with berries and a baby sorbet cone. Our free spirits were finally unleashed after one sip of Corpse Reviver #2. Poured straight out from an apothecary bottle, its formula contains botanical elixirs powerful enough to bring the dead back to life. No incantation needed here. No decent brunch would be complete without a good brew of Java. Coffee à la Mélange came in the form of an Irish Cold Brew made with an energizing shot of Irish whiskey and available in hazelnut or vanilla flavors. Justly revived and awakened, we proceeded to our brunch course. First on the list of Chef Lan’s Fancy Fixins was her 24 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com
Exploration of Food, Art & Drink A Brunch Experience French Toast: This, however, was no ordinary breakfast that you might remember from your childhood. Think multigrain bread, cinnamon pears, fresh raspberries, blackberries, starfruit, smoky butter, and salted PX syrup. PX, or Pedro Ximénez, is a dark, sweet sherry with flavors of molasses and raisins. This unique syrup is made by concentrating the juice of Pedro Ximenez sherry until it becomes a dark rich reduction. Its fresh-off-thesmoker flavor blended sinfully well with the smoky butter, which was smoked in house. We felt all grown up now. With our senses barely recovering from the feeling of ecstasy after relishing the smoky butter and PX syrup on toast, Fried Chicken and Waffle was laid out to tempt us. There aren’t too many foodies who do not like a good fried chicken. Chef Lan’s boneless chicken breast is rubbed in seasoned flour using black and white pepper. While the herbs and spices used in her seasoning remains a secret, white pepper, which is widely employed in Asian recipes, flavored the protein with a seductive, spicy earthiness. Smoky butter and three house jams--salted PX maple syrup, rhubarb cranberry jam, smoked blackberry jam, and guajillo berry jam-accompanied the waffle. The Eggs Benedict brought us back to an era where traditional British teatime was observed with religious fervor. Two poached eggs oozed their golden goodness over sundried-tomato crumpets and housecured bacon. A bergamot-tea-and-
Mélange believes that the exploration of food, art, and drink are essential to having a fulfilled existence. Eastern philosophy dictates that when the body is in harmony with its mind and soul, and all three are travelling on the same journey as one unified being, life becomes a state of bliss. Through the intoxicating aromas, flavors, and textures of Chef Lan’s culinary offerings, and the bewitching concoction of tinctures and herbs used in her spirited cocktails, our senses were lifted to a higher state of consciousness. We returned to our daily lives, and to reality, having attained nirvana at Sunday brunch.
chive Hollandaise sauce masterfully brought together all the flavors--like an exquisite work of art. A side of roasted fingerling potatoes completed the dish. We felt blessed. Our journey took us next to south of the border with Chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish of fried tortillas and roasted poblano peppers bathed in guajillo salsa until tender. Fresh avocado and flavorful chèvre cheese provided elegance in the presentation of this comfort food. Two baked eggs provided a creamy sauce that united all the flavors and ingredients together, making it a wholesome and hearty breakfast to start the day. Chef Lan uses authentic corn tortillas and we were pleasantly surprised that her sophisticated version of Chilaquiles has a subtle yet true Mexican essence that does not overwhelm the senses. Olé! Mélange is a proud member of Suncoast Food Alliance, an organization dedicated to connecting farmers and chefs of the Tampa Bay area. The ingredients used are sourced from local farms and from small and environmentally conscious proprietors. Being mindful spreads good karma all around.
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THE KING & QUEEN OF BEER FOR CHARITY
John & Denise Saputo
The numbers just get bigger every year: 450 golf tournaments, 1,400 external events, 250 corporate events, 50 yacht excursions. ALL FOR CHARITY
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here’s no other business in the Sarasota/Manatee area, and beyond, impacting so many people’s lives, in so many ways. Meet the owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, John Saputo. He’s a third-generation beer wholesaler. John was 8 years old when he first began is the beer business, working for his grandfather’s and father’s distributorship in Michigan, sweeping his way up through the ranks. Venturing out on his own, in 1977 he purchased his first distributorship in Raleigh, NC. A series of distributorships later found him and his family in Sarasota when he purchased Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in 1996. And as they say, the rest is history. I first met John in the mid 2000’s when the Gold Coast Eagle facility was east of 301 in Sarasota, before the
Participating in the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix as a Turn Boat
construction and move to the opulent facility in Lakewood Ranch (Which was built to survive a category 3+ hurricane, is self-contained/sufficient and available as a command post for emergency responders/government in times of emergency).
At the time I was involved in a sports entertainment business, met John through an acquaintance, and he was ready to do what he could to help our organization out. And he did. That’s the backbone of John Saputo. There are numerous stories of individuals reaching out in times of necessity and John tapping his vast network seeking a solution for their needs. Our requirements at the time pale in comparison to the actions he has performed on behalf of others. Asking what molded him into the individual he is, John shares, “It started when I was at the University of Detroit High School. The Jesuit institution’s dogma was, ‘You will give back. You will be there for others’. When I entered Marine Officer training their motto was, ‘Never leave a man behind. Always on the offensive’. Those guidelines made an indelible impression on me. Following those principles what I learned was if you give back to others, the payback is double.”
John promoting the brand in the Suncoast Charities for Children VIP tent
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Managing all of Gold Coast Eagle’s
By Ed Bertha Cover Photography By James Corwin Johnson charitable activity is Captain Hugh Shields (He is a real Captain piloting the 62’ Golden Eagle III Yacht). Hugh is the keeper of the keys, controlling and coordinating the myriad of charitable activities taking place each month. If you just add the numbers up on average that’s almost 200 events a month. Hugh adds, “There’s over 5,000 charities locally and the number continues to grow. Big or small there’s no discriminating at Gold Coast Eagle.” A few local charitable events they support, that most will relate to, are the upcoming Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, Thunder by the Bay, LWR Main Street, Forks & Corks, Beertopia and Bradenton Area River Regatta. The full list is too extensive to publish here. ESPN’s Dick Vitale asserts, “John represents all that is good about our country. He is a born leader who has influenced the lives of many and is a winner in the ‘Game of Life’.” John’s desire to give and make an impact goes well beyond our area.
accept his trainees in this closed shop industry, enabling him to become the 1st beer distributorship to employ African Americans as driver/salesmen in Detroit. As chairman of the Vietnam War monument committee, John’s team raised $400,000 to erect a life size monument called “After the Fight”, depicting three American servicemen, including an African American, in an emotional and heroic scene transporting a seriously wounded comrade. The monument was placed on North Carolina’s capital grounds. At the time many hate groups considered these to be hallow grounds and John received several substantiated death threats. Refusing the intimidation tactics, he stayed in Raleigh (Always a family man, he did send his family back to hometown Michigan till things passed over). Later he promoted an African American employee from within his AnheuserBusch distributorship in North Carolina to a senior management position. This was the 1st African American in the beverage industry promoted to senior management in
Eastern North Carolina. Many other soft drink and beer distributorships followed his lead. In the late 1980’s, John and a few local business owners mounted a movement to integrate a local country club that was still using a “blackball” membership system. John and his wife, Denise, refused numerous membership requests from the club’s board of directors to join based on the club’s policies. Their fight to integrate the club was successful. A local sixfigure salaried executive became the 1st African American to join the club, breaking an almost 65-year nonintegration policy. “I certainly paid a price for my beliefs,” he reminisces, “but it was the right thing to do.” John’s contributions go beyond the confines of U.S. soil. As a Marine he saw active duty in the military as a Marine Officer from 1972-1976 in stations across the U.S., including time on the USS Anchorage. Upon discharge and entering the Marine Corp Reserve he was promoted to Captain and that’s where things get
Annually, Gold Coast Eagle participates in Step Up for Students. Step Up for Students is an education program in Florida providing low income students with tuition for private school or assistance to attend an out of district public school. This past year $6.8 million of excise taxes collected on beer by Gold Coast Eagle was voluntarily directed into this program by the firm, providing 950 scholarships. In addition to charity John believes whole heartedly in equality and social justice. Let’s step back in time. John led the 1st successful program to integrate an all-white Teamster’s Beer Drivers Union in Detroit by training African Americans skills to succeed in the beer profession. This program forced the segregated union to
Denise and John with Poonam Maini at her benefit event for Share Care Global
interesting. Keep in mind he is still the unexploded ordnance. Commander in Chief of his business during these military excursions while There is no time off in war and the in the reserves. road to victory in this life-threatening game of chess is ongoing. Now a Major, in late November 1990 Major Saputo’s Company Alpha, 4th During an attack on 3rd Battalion, 5th Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, was Marines, Headquarters, Major Saputo activated during the Persian Gulf personally drove his combat vehicle War’s Operations Desert Shield/Storm while firing a M-16 from the turret, sailing over 14,000 miles to the Persian all while giving his gunner directional Gulf. There he served 9 months. orders for firing a machine gun and cannon. Major Saputo commanded On D-Day, Major Saputo took his unit effective, suppressive fire on the ashore at Al Mishab, Saudi Arabia. commandos completely destroying Entering Kuwait, the Major led his the Iraqi Republican Guards. Marines across unsecured deserts littered with hidden mine fields and For his actions in the mine field and dangerous unexploded ordnance. fire fight, Major Saputo was awarded Leading 53 armored Amtracs a Combat Action Ribbon and Bronze (personnel carriers) and 275 men, Star with Combat V for Valor. His is only the unit advanced to within 28 miles one of 300 Bronze Stars with Combat of Kuwait City near the bombed and V for Valor for heroic achievement destroyed Al Jaber Airport. There the awarded for combat action against troops halted for the Kuwait Army Iraq during Operation Desert Shield/ to pass through and liberate the Storm. abandoned city. Major Saputo’s unit was then His command was then ordered to redirected and became part of a sweep a 40 mile stretch between two brigade size force during the Kurdish mine fields to clear enemy bunkers, and Shiite rebellions in Iraq. find hidden mine fields and to help protect the right flank of the Marine forces in Kuwait.
President Bush then ordered Major Saputo’s unit to Bangladesh providing humanitarian and disaster relief to the victims of the destructive cyclone and 20-foot tidal wave that ravaged the country and killed over 125,000 people. There his unit spent time providing sustenance and medical support, saving an estimated 10,000 lives by delivering plasma and food to survivors of the devastation and spreading cholera epidemic. Upon returning from Southwest Asia, Major Saputo was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded a Humanitarian Relief Medal for his actions in Bangladesh. Now a Colonel, he was called back to action after the tragedy of 9/11 to U.S. Central Command as Chief of Current Operations working for General Tommy Franks. Colonel Saputo deployed to U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) forward operating base in Qatar, and later Bagdad, where he served 30 periods of reserve duty from 2003-2004 during Operation Enduring Freedom. There the Colonel was assigned duties patrolling sectors of Baghdad while
Later his unit was assigned the mission of breaching a formidable Iraqi mine field that blocked his regiment’s entrance into the Iraqi Republican Guard held town of Al Wafra, Kuwait. He named the task force Task Force “Bud Breech”. Within two hours his Marines detonated 30,000 pounds of C4 line charge explosives to breach a 250-yardlong hole in the mine field. The 1,300-man Marine battalion poured through and began the liberation of the town of Al Wafra and its burning oil fields. Major Saputo personally walked up and down the blackened and smoldering breech amidst hot, unpredictable, live anti-tank and anti-personnel mines encouraging his Marines and helping them clear the
Major, at the time, Saputo in Bagdad, Iraq
studying warfare tactics employed by the enemy against Coalition Forces. This was a recurring dangerous assignment never knowing where the next sniper or Improvised Explosive Device (IED) may reside. His reports and photos were widely circulated and utilized at CENTCOM and disseminated to the Department of Defense, Congress and the President, by General Franks. Colonel Saputo’s contributions led to a Defense Meritorious Service Medal for Actions from General Franks. General Franks comments, “He (John) exemplifies the true Citizen Warrior who has ‘laid down his plow and picked up his sword’ to help his active duty Marines.” Duties as Morning Briefer to the Deputy Commander in Chief in Qatar came and he was regularly Senior Night Watch Officer at CENTCOM Headquarters while in Qatar. His serviced earned him a 3rd National Defense Medal for duty during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning to the states John
continued to focus on his business, something he does quite well. Success continued to follow him. In 2015, Gold Coast Eagle was the recipient of the Wholesaler of the Year award, earning a perfect score of 1,000 out of 1,000 for its implementation of key business processes and initiatives to consistently deliver exceptional results to more than 1,600 retail customers. Within the ranks of Anheuser-Busch, John and his team at Gold Coast Eagle received the esteemed Ambassadors of Excellence Big Jake Award in 2017. Named after the largest-ever Clydesdale, “Big Jake” is the company’s highest honor and recognizes topperforming wholesalers for their commitment to excellence in all facets of their operation, including facilities and fleet management, sales, marketing and community outreach. Only 23 out of 465 Anheuser-Busch distributors in the United States have ever achieved this distinction. What is Colonel Saputo up to now? Never one to rest on his laurels,
No stranger to hands-on activities John and the team participate in “Beach Cleanup” alternating yearly between Sarasota and Manatee
it’s the semi-recent purchase of 80year old Dickerson Distributors, now Ohio Eagle Distributing, in Monroe, Ohio. In the 3 years since purchasing the distributorship, Ohio Eagle has constructed new facilities, was crowned the #1 distributor in the Midwest by Anheuser-Busch and named the #1 Corona distributor in the State of Ohio. Ohio, what a gift you received. John, Denise and the Gold Coast Eagle Team, thank you for everything you do! THIS BUD’S FOR YOU
John with Terry Bradshaw, and others, rasing money for Wounded Warriors
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Crafthouse Cocktails: Healthy Drinking for Healthy Living Having a nice cocktail at the end of the day doesn’t always have to be an unhealthy option to unwind from life’s daily grind. Matt Lindner and Charles Joly have found a way to add a pleasantly healthy twist with their new Crafthouse Cocktails.
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lways keeping their customers in mind, Crafthouse Cocktails only uses the highest quality, 100% all natural ingredients such as organic ginger juice. Ginger juice has been shown to improve digestion, relieve pain, and even help with congestion and fighting off the common cold. Their cocktails boast a wide variety of ingredients and flavors from honey and lemon in their modern classic “Gold Rush” to the perfectly balanced, white wheat gin cocktail, “Southside”. Southside has a mix of mint and pure California lime juice. Lemons and limes have been proven to be loaded with phytonutrients that contain antioxidants and anti-cancer properties. Behind every great drink are great people behind it. Matt and Charles have continued to build their careers on integrity that can be seen in all of their business ventures. Charles, the chief mixologist, had a vision to serve the world’s finest cocktails past the confining walls of cocktail bars and has been able to do so with this unique brand. “We make Crafthouse Cocktails as if we were making it in our bar, no tricks and no gimmicks, just really great cocktails that we put into a bottle for you to enjoy,” shares Matt Lindner (co-founder). They have made a career out of their integrity. Whether it was in their food and beverage programs at one of the 11 venues they operated or in their newest venture Crafthouse Cocktails. For Crafthouse, making sure they can speak proudly about everything that goes in the bottle is of utmost importance. That is why their cocktails are made with only 100% all-natural ingredients and hand selected small batch spirits.
There are never any preservatives of any kind or ingredients you cannot pronounce. Their cocktails are simple, clean and perfectly balanced and you can taste that thoughtfulness in every sip. “As the brand grows we have been selective about where we allocate resources,” says Patrick JeanBaptiste, Partner. “We believe that the Sarasota area, including Tampa and Orlando, is a great spot to spend time on marketing and sales efforts. Because of the growth in upscale culinary experiences (restaurants, bars, epicurean markets), we see this region as one looking for premium products like Crafthouse Cocktails.” So while you’re enjoying the Florida sun, remember you don’t have to settle for anything less than a delicious on the go cocktail brought to you by your friends at Crafthouse.
Locally, Mackenzie Schmitzerle is their Crafthouse Cocktails Brand Expert. Contact her at: (941) 587.3802 mackenzie@crafthousecocktails.com crafthousecocktails.com
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The Academy At Glengary “The Journey To Wellness”
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ationwide, the unemployment rate for those with serious mental illnesses — such as bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia and major depression hovers around 90 percent. The Academy At Glengary, a new Sarasota vocational training center for adults with mental health challenges, is in a position to assist in changing that number in our community. Without a program like The Academy At Glengary’s, many individuals with mental health issues end up dependent on public assistance or get caught up in an ongoing cycle of incarceration or hospitalization. Initial funding for the recently-constructed 8,500-squarefoot facility came from Joan and Bob Geyer of Sunset Automotive. Detailed planning went into construction of the new building, with careful consideration of everything from fixtures to paint colors. The Academy At Glengary operates as a public/private partnership, supported by governmental agencies, local businesses and private philanthropy. The Geyers have already helped facilitate several partnerships between the non-profit and outside entities to support ongoing endeavors.
The Academy At Glengary is modeled after Pinellas Park’s Vincent House. Both facilities pay homage to artist Vincent van Gogh, whose mental illness drove him to suicide at age 37. The Academy offers Members vocational training in three areas: 1. Culinary Arts: Members learn not only how to prepare delicious, healthy meals for the Vincent Academy community, but also become proficient in the modern technology that is a staple in today’s professional kitchens. 2. Community Relations: This vocational team allows members to gain a variety of business and interpersonal skills that serves them in administrative and retail roles. 3. Graphic Arts and Design: Members at Vincent Academy have the opportunity to learn graphic design, photography, writing, social media and videography skills.
The Academy uses a “recovery through work” methodology for Members suffering from mental health issues. After Members receive training, staff facilitates finding them employment placements at local businesses. The culinary kitchen is designed to replicate a restaurant’s
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commercial kitchen, so potential employers can be reassured that when they hire someone from Vincent, they get a well-trained, qualified employee. The graphic arts and community relations areas were designed to provide abundant natural lighting facilitating an alert and energetic environment for Members. There are rows of the latest technology in computers, videography and photography for Members, as well as, “smart screens” for group projects. This symbiotic arrangement provides employers with a steady stream of trained labor and workers (Members) with the support they need to succeed. William McKeever, Director of the Academy shares, “The creation of The Academy At Glengary is the culmination of 3 years of planning, designing, building and implementation. It’s been an amazing journey thus far, thanks to the incredible generosity of the Sarasota community. Vincent Academy is now a fully operational vocational training center that assists adults living with serious mental illness find community, develop skills and gain employment.”
The Academy can support up to 300 Members a year. The Academy At Glengary is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Tours are available as requested. Call (941) 921-9930 to schedule your visit.
The Academy At Glengary 1910 Glengary Street Sarasota, FL 32431 (941) 921-9930 Info@VincentSRQ.org www.VincentSRQ.org
Our Mission Our mission at The Academy At Glengary is to assist, promote, and celebrate individuals recovering from mental illness, and other disabilities, in their effort to improve social and vocational skills, and become employed in the community. Our Values Inspire The Academy At Glengary is based on the firm belief that recovery from mental illness is possible. The strength of our community lies with our culture and values, rather than on rules and regulations. Hope A spirit of hopefulness abounds at The Academy At Glengary. Recovery is possible. The opportunities of community, education, friendship and employment are the promise for a brighter future. Respect and Dignity The Academy At Glengary members, staff, families and visitors are treated with respect and dignity. Our participants are referred to as members rather than “patients” or “clients”. Vincent House members are valued for their humanness, which includes contributions of their talents, skills and hard work. Acceptance At The Academy At Glengary, we honor the uniqueness of each person – and we believe everyone has the right to be him or herself. In our stigma-free environment, we embrace diverse thoughts, beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. Wellness Unlike traditional treatment centers that focus on symptoms and disability, The Academy At Glengary believes in the healing power of community and work. We believe everyone has the right to engage in meaningful work, and that this involvement serves as a path towards recovery for individuals living with a mental illness.
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Worth New York “Rewriting The Rules Of Fashion Since 1991” REAL Style introduces our readers to WORTH New York. In 1991, Worth pioneered a new way to shop: they made it personal. They took retail out of the store and into the home by selling their clothing collections exclusively through amazing Independent Stylists. Worth Is - Ready To Wear. Made To Last 520 8th Ave, NYC: this is where Worth is made. Each garment imagined for the life you lead. Each detail carefully considered to last. Fabrics chosen to look good but feel even better. Because they don’t believe in fast fashion. They believe in forever fashion. Invest in your closet - because the right outfit makes you feel like you can do anything. The little black dress that has big dreams; the power suit that empowers you; a midi skirt with maximum potential. At Worth they want you to dress for infinite possibilities. Worth is thoughtfully designed for the way you live. Wear-tested to make you feel amazing. Discover their signature fabric details that
define true luxury. Designed in New York from the same fabrics as the most coveted designer labels, Worth clothing is unparalleled in the industry. Their quality rivals that of the most storied fashion houses. Its luxury you can see, feel and truly stand behind.
from wardrobe-building to eventspecific dressing and understands the fashion demands of a women’s lifestyle guiding them to solutions they will love. Joni offers a unique, intimate approach to luxury shopping that keeps women in the know & looking fabulous.
Joni Bergs, a Worth Independent Stylist has been giving her clients a Luxury Worth New York Trunk Show shopping experience for over 20 years. She sets up the Worth Collection in her home four times a year for each season where women can shop one-on-one at whatever time suits them best. Joni makes the WORTH NEW YORK luxury shopping experience more personal and more fun, while offering a range of styling options. She provides a highly personalized shopping experience;
It is with great excitement to announce to my readers that I have joined the Joni Bergs “Worth Fashion House” as an Associate/Independent Stylist. As an Associate/ Stylist with WORTH Collection, LTD. I will join Joni in providing that unique, intimate approach to luxury shopping to my clients. Joni & I are looking forward to sharing the Worth Summer Collection soon. We are excited to show you THE LATEST FROM WORTH NEW YORK! To book your private Luxury shopping experience contact Becca Z. Towery at 941-223-6643. For additional information about Worth New York visit: www.worthnewyork.com.
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Hair is Like a Canvas Your hair is a canvas that can project your persona, be it a rich caramel or candy floss pink; and if you are feeling bold, you could always get a fiery red or an electric blue.
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o get these lovely colors in your tresses, you will have to lighten your hair so when you apply the color, it will be effervescent. The coloring process opens up the cuticles and gives room for the new color pigments to be deposited and give better, even results. The latest trend that has taken over is ‘fallayage’ which is essentially a warm waterfall look which gives your lovely tresses dimension and shine. We’ve all seen our favorite celebrities changing their fashion style; they are also always sporting a new hairstyle, cut and color which can inspire you to get creative ideas to give to your hair stylist. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Kim Kardashian to name a few, use the procedure known as a freehand technique and the idea is to create soft natural looks. As a Hair Stylist and Master Colorist myself I had been interested in arts from a very young age and tying the two passions together. I paint hair as I paint canvas. I tend to color hair much the same way I color a canvas, using the same sorts of color application techniques and identical color theory. I envision the strands of hair to be like ribbons and determine how the light will hit different areas, creating shadows and highlights.
Women have been coloring their hair with natural dyes long before modern synthetic hair colors and hair dyes arrived on the scene. Most of the hair colors and hair dyes available in the market today owe their existence to the discovery made by French chemist Eugene Schueller working on the compound called p-phenylenediamine that had the ability to stick to the hair shaft and color it. This compound is invariably present in all coloring products along with ammonia and peroxide in varying proportions.
Color and dye are two very commonplace words in the world of hair coloring today. There are many who use the words interchangeably as if dye is a synonym of color. However, this is not correct as despite their similarities there are many differences between color and dye. Only a century earlier, dyes were used to color fabrics only. Dyes have a connotation of being harder than a hair color today and are rarely used, whereas all beauty product companies prefer to use the word hair color for their products.
It is a fact that not that long ago women resorted to dying their hair only when it turned grey because of age, quite unlike today when one can see both men and women making use of hair color to catch attention of opposite sex and to look and feel confident. This may have something to do with modern day celebrities coloring their hair in shades that look very alluring though they use colors that are not found naturally on the heads of the people. Women see a strong connection between their femininity and the color of their hair. What is your hair color saying to the world?
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205/211 Bernard Avenue, EL CERRITO MLS A4159998 • 1.4 ACRES SARASOTA BAY FRONT • $ 2,400,000 Two Sarasota bay front lots. Once in a life time opportunity to own 1.4 +- Acres on Sarasota Bay. 220’+- of bay front with concrete sea wall in place. There is about 260’+- of street frontage. This property is cleared and ready to build on. This is a corner lot which opens the views of Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key, St Armand’s, John Ringling bridge, and downtown Sarasota. The depth should accommodate a boat. Utilities are available. Take the time go look at it at sunset, it’s amazing!
617 North Bay Blvd, ANNA MARIA ISLAND MLS A4401426 • 3 COTTAGE COMPOUND • $ 1,750,000 Looking for the true investment rental property with 1-7 day rentals, here it is an Old Florida Charm Boutique Resort. You are only one block away from the Rod & Reel Pier and just minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico beautiful beaches. There are a total of 3 charming cottages on this double lot property and a wonderful pool that will make anyone feel like that they are a true resort. Each Cottage has a fully renovated kitchen, bath, and living area. The bedroom includes brand new Beauty Rest Queen bed and high quality Queen pull out sofa, new 32 inch flat screen HD tv’s, custom wood floors and wood ceilings throughout.
7134 Hawks Harbor Circle, HAWKS HARBOR MLS A4401430 • 3BR, 3/0BA, 3,474 sq ft • $ 995,000 Come home to Paradise! This magnificent Key West home, inclusive of the finest workmanship and quality, has left no detail forgotten. Concrete block construction on all three stories, poured concrete floors, 12’ ceilings and metal roof are just a few of the structural particulars. The natural beauty of hardwood is accompanied by the flowing travertine marble that meanders throughout and continues up the stairways to the third floor. The gas gourmet kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and hardware; granite counter tops, and custom solid wood cabinetry. Just minutes from Sarasota Bay on Crystal Canal, you can park your boat at the dock complete with lift, and then relax in your pool and spa after a day on our beautiful waters.
Kim Burns (215) 499.0444 KimBurns@DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com SaraBay Real Estate 7333 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243
25 Lighthouse Point Drive, LIGHTHOUSE POINT MLS A4213438 • 4BR, 6/1BA, 6,025 sq ft • $ 5,500,000 Iconic Mediterranean inspired waterfront estate in the exclusive Lighthouse Point community on south Longboat Key. Cypress double doors, main floor with sweeping water views and floor to ceiling windows. Formal living area boasts soaring ceilings, wet bar, and regal fireplace, perfect for entertaining. Chef ’s kitchen with state of the art appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinets. Family room with vaulted wood beam ceilings, and French doors that guide you to your terrace. Luxurious master wing on the 1st level with fireplace, walk-in closets, wet bar, and access to patio and shimmering lagoon water views. 3 guest suites upstairs (elevator access to all levels) and a lofted entertainment room. Spacious private office.
The Beach Residences, LIDO KEY 2-4BR, 3/0-4/1BA 3,330-5,254 sq ft • $ 2,575,000-$ 6,000,000 Extraordinary Island Living in this “Five Star RitzCarlton Managed” Lido Key residence. You’ll be amazed by the absolute beauty of this home. Lovingly finished with rich & warm colors, this home offers a casual & relaxing feel. You will have sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico and/or of the Sarasota skyline & magical sunrises through walls of glass or on your oversized-deep wrap-around terrace. Enjoy the best of Sarasota in RitzCarlton tradition. Features: resort style pool/spa, social room w/caterers kitchen, billiards/ping-pong room, theater w/tiered seating, massage room, state of the art fitness center, 2 guest suites, gas BBQ grills. Minutes to world renowned St. Armand’s Circle & Sarasota’s Cultural & Arts community. 2 pets (we have a dog run area) no weight limit, 2 parking spaces.
525 Putter Lane, COUNTRY CLUB SHORES MLS A4207471 • 4BR, 4/1BA, 4,280 sq ft • $ 2,200,000 Exquisite-One-of-a-Kind Island Paradise! Incredible opportunity with privacy, water views and sunsets. Over 4,200 sq. ft. of elegant living. Spacious custom kitchen w/sandstone counters, gas cook-top, wine cooler, gas fireplace warms inviting Great Room w/ sky-high ceilings. Guests will feel pampered with very private en-suite accommodations! Flexible plan offers 2 Master Suites, one on the 1st and one on the 2nd floor. Tropical grounds will take your breath away. Dock w/10,000 lb. boat lift, wide waterway and deep sailboat water leading to Sarasota Bay. Country Club Shores is on the Southern tip of LBK and just minutes to the Longboat Key Golf & Tennis Club, The Circle & Downtown SRQ. Walk to your private beach.
Judy Kepecz-Hays (941) 587.1700 kepecz@judyhays.com www.LongboatKeyLuxury.com Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1 Longboat Key, FL 34228
13010 Fruitville Road, SARASOTA ACREAGE MLS A4401298 • 84.6 ACRES • $ 3,300,000
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The 3 bedroom/2 bath apartment/barn is updated and quaint with indoor laundry facilities.
This property is pristine and shows in a park like setting on 85 gorgeous acres. Windsong Farm is also well suited This wonderful estate property is called for weddings, large parties, reunions, Windsong Farm and is 7.5 miles east of corporate events and charitable galas. I-75. The back reflection pond is framed by Drive across the private gate and begin large oak trees as far as the eye can see your quiet escape from your busy life. and even its own DJ booth with outdoor Windsong Farm is currently a top lighting and speakers. equestrian facility with 6 stalls and four spacious pastures, two jump fields, and This is a must see property. 85 total acres of riding trails and open field trails.
Matt Faul (941) 345.3255 MattFaul@mac.com Wagner Realty 7411 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209
15903 Clearlake Avenue, LAKE CLUB MLS A4207214 • 4BR, 3/0BA, 3,619 sq ft • $ 1,250,000
A breathtaking statement of luxurious yet comfortable living, this 2016-built home is a West Indies inspired masterpiece. Step inside to discover over 3,600 SF of refined coastal living space. Imagine hosting family & friends amid the surroundings of a wood-beamed grand room, all as you prepare your signature dishes from the scene-stealing island kitchen. Here you’ll find an amazing collection of crisp cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & gas range, plus a convenient wine fridge to keep your champagne perfectly chilled. Retreat to the master bedroom where you’ll soak in the atmosphere created by a private owner’s patio & indulgent bath with free-standing tub, walk-in shower & dual vanities. Celebrate your slice of Floridian paradise from this magical home.
7516 Greystone Street, LWR COUNTRY CLUB MLS A4173738 • 4BR, 4/0BA, 4,348 sq ft • $ 1,250,000
Welcome to a fabulous, fresh and stylish setting for country club living and entertaining.
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Carefully positioned to afford maximum privacy and gorgeous views across the golf course and lake, this completely custom home and former model, has been refreshed with crisp, calm colors, a new kitchen island and sleek new backsplash. Spanning over 4,300 square feet, this intelligently configured floor plan offers serene living and dining rooms, an oversized home office with classic wet bar, a fabulous lounge/game room connecting with a vast balcony, and an incredibly luxurious master retreat with French doors leading to the pool area, walk-in closets, and a glamorous bath. Step outside to surround yourself in a resortlike environment with wonderful privacy,
Deborah Angelo O’Mara (941) 730.0777 DeborahOMara@ MichaelSaunders.com Check out my video at: www.DeborahOMara. MichaelSaunders.com
Michael Saunders & Company 8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
3544 San Remo Terrace, SAN REMO ESTATES MLS A4403580 • 5BR, 5/2BA, 6,710 sq ft • $ 4,990,000 Lake Tahoe came to Sarasota Bay in 2009…and they built a house together. This spectacular, custom-designed home offers 2 full Master Suites, each with their own private terrace, and 3 guest suites for visiting family or friends. Pulling in to your over-sized two car garage, you proudly view your custom front façade stonework. The warm ambience of your new home awaits you as you unwind and pull a bottle of your favorite wine from your 1,000-bottle wine room. You let her breath while you embrace the setting sun over Sarasota Bay. You hear your favorite song lightly playing via your 17 audio zone SmartHome System and pull a steak out of your Viking Refrigerator. The wine is ready. You pour yourself a glass and walk out onto your terrace with 360 degree views of Sarasota.
560 North River Road, MYAKKA RIVER TRAILS MLS A4210556 • 4BR, 3/1BA, 3,848 sq ft • $ 1,199,900 Gorgeous estate home on 5.9 pristine acres in the gated Myakka River Trails community in Venice. This home will impress you with a gated entrance, Venetian glass chandeliers, carved marble fireplace, tranquil lake and preserve views, and volume 12 foot ceilings. You will be immediately greeted by a grand columned portico entrance and oversized windows. This home is ideal for entertaining your guests with a stunning formal living room, breathtaking dining room, custom kitchen with high end appliances, solid wood cabinetry, and granite counter tops. The spacious breakfast nook has stunning views overlooking the pool. The oversized pool is a Florida home owner’s dream surrounded by custom travertine decking. The oversized jacuzzi is separate from the pool area for those relaxing evenings after a day at the beach.
1185 Bayshore Drive, ENGLEWOOD MLS A4208439 • 8BR, 6/1BA, 11,200 sq ft • $ 2,199,900 Rare opportunity to own this custom built bay front home with amazing views uniquely positioned on 2.26 acres. This tropical oasis includes a pond w/ a charming bridge and tennis/basketball court. This home is ideal for entertaining your guests w/ a 40x20 pool with spa & summer kitchen. Spend the weekend on your 150 ft fishing pier into Lemon Bay w/ serene views. The interior features a large kitchen w/ a separate built-in Hibachi grill and impressive dining room w/ crystal chandelier. Living and dining areas are perfect entertainment spaces including a sunken fireplace and seating-inthe round. Ultra grand master suite that includes two enormous walk-in closets and a private den area. The second floor includes a dramatic spiral staircase and custom chandelier, game area, catwalk, den w/ double-sided fireplace, and peek-a-boo glass floor.
Brandy Coffey-Ruiz del Vizo (941) 284.4474 BrandyCoffey941@gmail.com
2305 Casey Key Road, CASEY KEY MLS A4202455 • 6BR, 5/2BA, 9,048 sq ft • $ 10,299,000 Privately nestled within lush tropical foliage this direct Gulf front estate embodies a lifestyle of casual elegance. Built in 2001 and remodeled in 2006, the home features luxurious custom finishes and architectural design touches that blend seamlessly with an Old Florida “living at the beach” ambiance. The main floor is centered by floor to ceiling views of the Gulf of Mexico, and offers a chef grade kitchen complemented by an adjoining cozy breakfast nook and a sitting room area, an octagonal shaped formal dining room offset by a 500 bottle walk in wine cellar, two stately offices, a fully equipped movie theater, and a complete mother-in-law suite. An easement allows for access to the Intracoastal Waterway and leads to a 24,000 lb. boat dock complete with electric and water.
6420 Hollywood Boulevard, PINE SHORES ESTATES MLS A4205092 • 4BR, 6/0BA, 6,878 sq ft • $ 4,295,000 Gorgeous waterfront gated estate situated on a double lot with over 300 ft of water frontage. Tranquil bay views from your master suite & beautifully remodeled master bath. Relax & gaze at the amber sky as you sip on your favorite beverage. You will enjoy the best sunsets every evening on your expansive balcony. Entertain your guests in your stunning new kitchen w/ full bay views, an oversized island, new high end stainless steel appliances, custom solid wood cabinetry, & a stylish backsplash. Work from home in your spacious office offering vast bay views & the serenity you have been waiting for. Impressive travertine and hardwood flooring throughout the home gives you a feeling of grandeur. Experience the resort style living you have always dreamed of.
6438 Hollywood Boulevard, PINE SHORES ESTATES MLS A4209878 • 3BR, 2/1BA, 4,282 sq ft • $ 3,199,900
Coucher du Soleil (French for “Sunset”)
This elegant waterfront home is reminiscent of the 1920’s “Gilded Age” in the French style of New Orleans mansions. This home is a craftsman’s work of art, from the skillfully crafted crown moldings, baseboards, to built in screens in the doorways, hand carved fireplaces, hardwood cherry floors and solid core doors. The details of the hardware, elevator, ceiling fans, interior and exterior lighting, chandeliers and medallions are true to the period. The custom made front entryway doors and transom are of hardwoods and custom designed beveled glass. The elegant foyer has a curved wall and curved staircase that steps one up to a breathtaking view. The custom kitchen opens to the main living areas and water views. This home is a perfect retreat from the world and a walk into old style charm and opulence.
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