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Barbara Najmy has a refined and graceful approach to family, career & life itself. She is a visionary and creative thinker when it comes to all aspects of her life, and in business matters she relies greatly on her keen insight and intuition. After a longtime career in high-end retail and management, she turned her sights to the real estate arena and focused her efforts within the Lakewood Ranch residential market. In nearly 10 years with Michael Saunders & Company, Barbara has brokered some of the area’s top luxury sales and earned a reputation as one of the community’s top-producing professionals. When asked how she measures success, she tenaciously states, “by a willingness to fail.” Barbara’s career path has now turned to an exciting new opportunity. Recently, she accepted a new position as the Director of Custom New Home Sales & Marketing for Paradise Homes of Sarasota; she will also be involved in expanding developmental opportunities for the Company. Some might say it’s a leap of faith to transition from her well-established residential real estate sales business, however Barbara has never been one to shy away from new challenges and opportunities.
the purchase of a new home is one of the most significant transactions her clients will make. “In the custom home arena, movement occurs at a different pace,” she reveals. “The fit between the sales consultant and the client must be strong.” Such is the case with builders and real estate professionals as well. Barbara’s high-end approach and comprehensive knowledge of the luxury real estate market within the region have made her the perfect individual to collaborate with Mr. Butler and Paradise Homes.
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Barbara brings her boutiquestyle service to the new home construction arena and feels this will be the major driving component that will set her and Paradise Homes apart from the competition. Paradise Homes’ mantra and inventive approach to selling is best associated with its “Jewel Box Bundles.” When unwrapped, buyers will discover an array of surprises such as high-end appointments and finishes, along with trusted name brands accompanied by quality and value. Accordingly, Barbara’s goal is to engage each of her clients in creating a home with timeless elegance, lifestyle and integrity.
Throughout the course of her career, Barbara’s thorough and Paradise Homes of Sarasota After meeting Barbara during a knowledgeable approach has design session of her own new earned her professional accolades, DIRECT: 941.705.1158 personal home, Jim Butler, CEO, including a position as the topEmail: Barbaran@paradisesarasota.com President of Paradise Homes of producing agent in her former Sarasota, recognized her unique Lakewood Ranch-based MS&C Barbaranajmy@gmail.com approach and the importance of office in 2009, and recognition for positioning an expert in the Custom closing the highest single sales New Home Arena and felt Barbara within that office in 2007 and 2008. was a perfect fit for the job. If history is any indication, she will continue this trend through her commitment to providing top–end service and empathetic client To Barbara, houses are more than commodities to be bought care. Her greatest rewards, though, come not from quantified and sold; rather, they are designed to be havens from the closing statistics but from the knowledge that she has enriched stresses of the outside world, fashion statements, places the lives of her clients by assisting them in creating the homes where dreams flourish, where memories are created and where to match their individual lifestyles. “Winston Churchill said, ‘We lifestyles are lived. Armed with an innate sense of how a home’s make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give,’” distinct architecture and flow will impact her clients’ lives, she muses. “I am so thankful to my family, friends and clients Barbara is an ideal resource for those in the market thinking for enabling me to cultivate this wonderful career.” about building their dream home. Her intuitive approach to facilitating a seamless design process; her in-depth knowledge Her life is rich with family, friends, professional ventures of construction elements, high-end finishes and refined and community outreach efforts. Barbara and her husband appointments; and her strong professional network enable her Joe celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2010. The to facilitate a smooth building experience for her clientele. couple has raised two amazing children, Brittany and Justin. Barbara sits on the Board of Directors of the Lakewood Ranch Barbara places a high value on cultivating long-term Community Fund, and thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to relationships with clients and becomes intimately acquainted build a better life for area residents. with their lifestyle desires and passions. She understands that 18
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per p esr p s pee c c tt i viev s es Infection Rates Lead To Demand For Senior Care Residential Care Communities Near Hospitals By William Henry PhD
This has created an incentive for acute care hospital directors and boards to consider becoming more involved in developing relationships with nearby long term care treatment facilities. Some nursing assistance with certain standards for sterilization and cleanliness can reduce infection rates subsequent to surgical or other invasive procedures. What does this mean in terms of the opportunity to develop or invest in residential communities that incorporate any one or all of the components of the ‘continuum of care’? Investing in Retirement Communities near Hospitals known for excellence
The Continuum of Care near Hospitals Part of the recent saga concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and Obama Care is the impact on demand for lower cost outpatient care residential facilities near acute care hospitals. These facilities span the gamut between independent living, assisted living, senior living and finally skilled nursing facilities. This is often dubbed the ‘continuum of care facilities’. Of little note is how infection rates related to acute care procedures will likely spur long term care development around hospitals. Infection Rates Spur Expansion of the Continuum of Care As the game rules change in addressing the government budget crises, one particular regulation troubles hospital administrators. This calls for reduced reimbursement rates for treating infections that arise due to acute care stays. For instance if a patient develops a Staph infection as a result of a surgical procedure then the hospital must absorb the cost for re-admittance and short term care without and/or with reduced opportunity for government program reimbursement.
Those in the 55 and up age category who are considering settling in one of Florida’s numerous retirement communities would be wise to consider proximity to a hospital known for excellence. This should be done not just for the potential need for emergency response, but for the enhanced appreciation potential of the residence. For instance areas such as Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida with the confluence of Bay Front Medical Center, St. Anthony’s and All Children’s Hospitals and now Johns Hopkins, should be a Mecca for rising residential values and a growing potential for new components in the continuum of care. Florida Investment opportunities Additional higher end, more urban rental and 'for sale housing' near hospitals of excellence could ensue. Despite the depressed state of Florida real estate, those seniors with newly acquired disposable income from home sales may consider high end rentals with some health care services. Institutional investors sitting on large cash reserves are already seeking such rental property opportunities. Larger cities such as Chicago are already seeing these institutional dollars chasing investment opportunities in high end residential communities with hospitals of excellence at the core and the surrounding continuum of care surrounding them. In Florida the weather, beaches and waterfront, along with the abundance of golf course and outdoor sports recreational facilities, provide a nexus for such developments.
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Terra Ceia Bay – Pre 4th of July Broker Reception Host Terra Ceia Bay opened their doors to area Realtors for a pre 4th of July Broker Open Reception. The Bay Club at Terra Ceia Bay introduced two spectacular new models, both available furnished for immediate occupancy which showcase the understated elegance of life in this conveniently located but quiet community. Guests were treated to delicacies and libations, while enjoying million dollar views of Tampa Bay and the Skyway Bridge. Prices at Terra Ceia Bay start in the $200’s.
Matthew Woodside, Director of Exhibitions and Collections, for the South Florida Museum was the guest speaker. Woodside mesmerized the crowd with a trip back in time and a look forward into the museum’s future. The gathering was sponsored by: Tracy Eisnaugle & Anne Chakos of Coldwell Banker Previews, C/M/S Photography, Innovative Agent Services, Regions Bank and Zambelan Vodka. Come visit and find out why there is no better location and value in waterfront living.
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Mike Tobias Named Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias, a 32-year veteran with the Sarasota County Fire Department, was named Fire Chief by Terry Lewis, Interim County Administrator. Tobias was selected after the county conducted a national search to replace Ken Ellerbe, who departed last December. “I decided to name Mike because he has a record of commitment to our community and the safety of our citizens,” Lewis said. “I have worked with Mike in many capacities over the years and his competence, ethics and integrity are rock solid.”
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Michael Carlson was elected to the Florida Caribbean Regional Council of the Green Business Leadership Council (USGBC), and will serve as the organization’s Vice-Chairman. Regional Council members are selected by each USGBC Chapter Board to serve in a leadership role and represent the Chapters in the region.
Carlson is a founding board member of the USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (2004) where he presently serves as the Chapter’s President. In 2009 he was the founding chair of the Myakka River Branch of the USGBC Chapter for the Sarasota/Manatee area. Carlson is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, and chairs the Chapter’s Committee on the Environment (COTE). He also serves as Chair of the Green Business Leadership Council for the Greater Sarasota Area Chamber of Commerce. His Sarasota-based firm, Carlson Studio Architecture, has been a regional leader in green design for the past 11 years. The firm has 8 LEED Certified projects, including 2009’s HGTV Green Home.
French Students Spend Summer With Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Nicolas Guerard, Laurent Lacombe and Alexis Guilleux, business students from La Rochelle, France, joined Habitat for Humanity Sarasota as part of a voluntary summer work study program. The students are required to work and study abroad for three months as a part of the university’s humanitarian and social service curriculum. L to R “We selected Habitat because in France there is no such Laurent Lacombe, organization that exists to provide affordable housing solutions,” Nicolas Guerard said Guilleux. Lacombe wants to make himself useful in society and Alexis Guilleux to help people in need. He gained awareness from Habitat how people can work together in different income levels to bridge the gap of rich and less fortunate for the good of society to create better homes for people to live.
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per p esr p s pee c c tt i viev s es Porsche, Breaking New Ground By Fred Krasne
When Ferry Porsche, the founder’s son of Porsche said “I could not find the sports car of my dreams so I built it myself”, it was the beginning of creating a brand of automobile that is unmatched in racing success, enduring style and function and iconic reverence among automobile enthusiasts. He also said, “I wanted to build cars that were not something to everyone but meant everything to some.” I personally have been associated with the Porsche brand since 1978, representing these automobiles in Washington D.C., Tampa and currently with Suncoast Motorsports located in Sarasota, FL. It has been an incredible experience to meet fellow Porschephiles over the past three decades and to share the passion of the brand.
Today’s customer’s expectations will continue to be exceeded given Porsche’s extraordinary commitment to providing an incomparable experience. Based on Suncoast Motorsports exemplary commitment to these principles, it is one of only twenty dealers nationwide designated as a Premier Porsche Dealer, out of a total U.S. network of one-hundred and ninety-eight dealers. To further support the Porsche Community Suncoast Motorsports sponsors the event, “Cars & Coffee”, occurring the first Saturday of every month from 8-10 am at the dealership, located at 5005 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231. All are invited to bring their favorite car to display and share their experiences and passion with all who also love their automobiles.
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Given the crowded luxury automobile market, it is astonishing that over seventy percent of all Porsches ever built remain on the road today. These extraordinary cars are not only remarkable but designed to last. Porsche’s exacting standards of quality and safety have created high performance with outstanding everyday practicality. Today Porsche is once again breaking new ground, not only with new models, but will be the first auto manufacturer with a globally certified customer-facing workforce. The goal is to create a consistent customer experience worldwide that will be just as well known as the products themselves. Having just returned from Porsche’s five day Brand Ambassador training in Atlanta last month, I am now more than ever enthusiastic about the Porsche Brand. Porsche’s Brand Ambassador Training focuses on the fact that driving a Porsche is not just about owning a car, it is often the fulfillment of a dream.
for customer service, as does Porsche.” Porsche is a company that is not afraid to tread its own path. Sarasota, not unlike Porsche, is a unique community that is passionate about the finer things in life – beautiful beaches, world class art, exceptional dining and, most definitely, revels in the passion of driving fine automobiles.
Fred Krasne has sold luxury cars at dealerships in Washington, DC, Tampa and Sarasota, FL for over 20 years. He also has significant financial background and experience in the leasing industry, dating back to his time as VP of Marketing for a lease finance company. Fred believes that his experience in working with busy, successful people has driven him to focus on providing the kind of service that satisfies their demanding life styles. His skill is in relating to the needs and wants of the client, and making sure that their vision of their perfect car can be easily realized, in a way that makes sense financially. His has extensive knowledge of most makes & models that are available, and also has excellent contacts for locating rare or unusually-configured makes and models.
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The Voyage “The whole story behind doing something so sophisticated as custom yacht building, losing everything and then totally reinventing one’s self, has so much power and leg because right now so many people can relate to it. If Scott can turn his life around with something as simple as the Tube Dude, then I mean there’s hope for me. That’s what everyone is looking for, hope.” Scott Gerber
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The Lure Of The Water
Finding Sarasota
Born and raised in Panama City, Florida, Scott Gerber The next leg of Scott’s voyage found him plying the was drawn to the water and had a passion for creating waters between the Bahamas and Florida Keys as a with his hands. “As a kid I liked drawing animals and fish. professional sport fishing captain. He was doing pretty I was really into fishing,” he quips. The lure of the water well on the circuit when Sarasota residents Dennis and won out. Graci McGillicuddy learned of his prowess and success in sport fishing. Never pursuing art beyond adolescence, Scott entered the Merchant Academy and became a Ship’s Captain. “I was fishing out of Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo One of the vessels he captained was 1,400 feet long, and Dennis chartered me one day,” Scott begins. “We 300 feet wide and drew 100 feet of water. “We’d sail the went out; it wasn’t a great day weather-wise. The waocean six months at a time carrying crude oil and not ter was very rough, making it a perfect day for sail fishsee land. You’d load up at a buoy and unload at a buoy ing as the rougher it is the better the sailfish bite. In the and never see land. Later I spent three years on a boat first thirty minutes we caught three sailfish, one right without getting off the vessel,” he recalls. after the other. It was the most aggressive sail fishing I had ever done. After the third sailfish I looked at I add, “You’re a sailor’s sailor.” Dennis and he says ‘I’m done, let’s go.’ And I’m like, ‘We have four more hours He laughs and responds, “I’m the real deal.”
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A finished tube dog in stark contrast to artwork in process. of fishing.’ He says ‘I’m done fishing; let’s go talk.’ So we went back to the dock and spoke for a little while and about a week later I’m asked to meet him at Fisher Island in Miami’s South Beach. We met on a gentleman’s yacht belonging to John Porter, the owner of a large communications firm in Sarasota, whom I knew from fishing in Panama City.” At the meeting Dennis offered Scott a job he couldn’t refuse. The position took him straight to the Bahamas. “We fished a lot, placed in many tournaments and did very well. Those were probably five of the best years of my life, working with Dennis and Graci. They’re really great people,” he muses.
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position that placed him as a liaison between new yacht customers and the ships’ builders. “I was kind of a go between, like an ambassador for the owner, ensuring that the finished product was what he wanted, and keeping things moving smoothly with the boat company. Because I had a Masters License it was very hard for them to pull the wool over my eyes,” he says matter-of-factly.
sel of its kind in existence. Achieving speeds upwards of 40 knots, it was the world’s fastest sport fisherman as well. Every detail of this boat was very unique, incorporating things never done before. Even with its mammoth size the boat was a very solid performer, and winner, in tournament fishing.
Scott continues, “I was always very creative. I wouldn’t start at the shipyard where most owners’ reps start; I would start with the designer. I lived in Monte Carlo working with a gentleman named Richard Hine, who later became president of Oceanco, builder of the largest yachts in the world.”
Scott then moved to Norway and oversaw the construction of the world’s fastest mega yacht. Upon completion he was to oversee construction of a big sport fisherman for the McGillicuddys. However, the ship works folded right before construction started. Scott then came back to Sarasota and went to work for Bill Griffin, who was then at the pinnacle of his business.
During this period Scott helped design a 115 foot sport fisherman, which at the time was the largest ves-
Bill never called Scott past 8:00 PM. But one night he called at 8:30 and asked that Scott come to Europe
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Sea Dog with him. Bill had read a book about ing a very special lady he decided it a gentleman executing an IPO, was time to start a family. “You can’t which he was also in the process be a boat captain, a bodyguard or of doing. The fellow had a daugh- whatever with a family,” he states. “I ter who went to Italy and was kid- never gave it a second thought.” napped. “Mafioso do that,” intones Scott. “Bill had a daughter; I believe Boat Builder seven at the time, very American “When you are an ex-boat captain/ looking. Bill said ‘I need you to go designer your next journey is to be as my bodyguard.’ He had a private a boat builder. I worked in the best jet, a Challenger. I can remember yards in the world, saw how they opdescending in Iceland, and the land- erated and what they did. I knew this ing gear wouldn’t lock. We touched was something I could take to the down and I jumped out and started next level.” running. After going five hundred and fifty miles per hour, what seems He certainly took it to the next level to be slow isn’t really slow; the jet with his first boat-building company, was pulling away. I finally caught up Predator. Predator built gorgeous, incredible boats, some of the fastto it and pinned the landing gear.” est vessels on the water. Eventually, Scott came back to Sarasota and Scott and his business partner Bill worked with Bill for five years. Meet- Griffin sold the company.
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Scott then started a second boat building company on his own, Legend. Legend produced boats even better than Predator, faster and extremely well-appointed, but the timing wasn’t right. Just as Legend started getting manufacturing to capacity, the economy began to deteriorate. Many customers became unable to finish their boats, and there wasn’t anybody else to pick up the slack. Ultimately Legend closed its doors. “Yeah, it was the toughest thing I ever did. I saw these folks’ babies being born. I wasn’t looking forward to letting my people go.
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Tube Dude I would have done anything. I would have walked over hot coals to not look in those guys’ faces and let them go that day,” he says sadly.
Birth of the Tube Dude
as if I were Picasso himself trying to figure out exactly where to put the next little piece of paint,” he recalls fondly.
Tube Dude Phenomenon
Noticing the first Tube Dude, Scott’s Fisherman Dude, an inquiring neighbor asked him to create a mailbox for her. “I thought, that’s the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. But I went ahead and made it,” he says smiling. While trying to find his inner In one corner of the Legend shop self and figure out what to do next, was a welding company. As the Scott decided to paint his three-story story goes Scott headed over there, home. Up on the roof he could look started picking up their stuff, bend- down at the Tube Dude mailbox. Eving it, welding it, teaching himself ery time he looked there was a new metal working. About five hours later, car with people taking photos with the first Tube Dude was born. their arm around the Tube Dude. Jokingly he offers, “This was when Speaking of the Tube Dude he I knew there was something really shares “I only wanted to convey wrong with this world.” happiness, and the only thing you need to convey happiness is a smile. Each Tube Dude is unique. All are The only two things you need to con- handmade, individually made; there vey a smile are a big old grin and is no production line. Thumbing some big, bright eyes. The name is through Tube Dude photographs fifty percent of its ability to make you Scott shares “You don’t get bored smile. It’s hard to say Tube Dude with them. You never know what you will see next. We’re doing Tube and not smile.” Dude furniture, you know it’s end“We haven’t put that much into it, but less. That’s what great about this what the Tube Dude gives back is whole concept; anyone can come so much more,” Scott adds. “It was up with something that’s perfect for the restraint of keeping it as simplis- them.” Catching a wave globally, tic as possible: no nose, no ears, no Tube Dudes have found homes as putting five fingers; it only has four. far away as Australia, Norway and That’s where the artistic part came Poland. into it. I had to work to keep it as Every Tube Dude is influenced by minimalistic as possible.” the owner. According to Scott that’s “I love symphony, theater, museums why the owners like them so much; and all that, but never practiced it’s a piece of them. He offers emit. This was all new to me. Looking phatically, “I don’t look so much at back, my yachts were art. They were what can I create but who is behind art that could do fifty knots and take it, the wonderful stories they have any wave Mother Nature threw at and who is that person. When I look them. They were gorgeous in every at a Tube Dude I don’t see metal tubaspect. I would sit after hours, stare ing, a skeleton or the lines of a stick at my boats and critique every line, drawing. What I see is the person’s Inspiration struck on the way to work one day at the corner of 17th Street and 301. “Something hit me in the back of the head and said ‘You are going to make a stick man today.’ I had no clue where that came from.”
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happiness aura, what color their aura is and what shape their aura is. There’s not a single Tube Dude, and we’ve made over five hundred of them, that I don’t remember who I made it for and know something about them.” Scott adds, “The greatest thing about the Tube Dude is I’ve never sold one to an unhappy person. Everyone who comes through the door is happy and smiling. What I’ve learned about the Tube Dude is that people don’t buy Tube Dudes to make them smile, they buy Tube Dudes to make the people around them smile.”
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r er a e al l c ca rae sr e s Rosemary Is Rising: THE VISION By Ed Bertha
It’s not the popular street party, Rosemary Rising, but Scott Gerber’s vision is much more than the quarterly event. The Tube Dude Gallery takes up just a fraction of the property at northwest corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street, in Sarasota’s Rosemary District. Looking beyond the Tube Dude, Scott acquired the adjacent property, the beginning of our story. Anchored by the Tube Dude Gallery, Scott’s vision is to turn the space into multiple art galleries, open seven days a week, where locals and tourists can meet artists and watch them work. The coupe degráce is a weekly art show each Saturday, after Sarasota’s Farmers Market closes.
the majestic Oaks. The interesting part is Scott isn’t the only one wanting to make it happen. “It’s amazing the acceptance of the county and city to allow us to do it. The support of the Arts and Cultural Alliance. It’s incredible how many hands it touches from an economic standpoint. There are over 300 artists wanting to display their goods here, already signed up. They will donate their time doing physical labor to make it happen,” he says passionately.
You can see and feel Scott’s enthusiasm for the project. “Our story is pretty profound in what we want to accomplish here, how it will impact every day people, as well as the tourists. I have the vision. I know exactly what it smells like,” he shares. The interesting observation is Scott’s intent is creating something the town can benefit from, putting philanthropy ahead of an entrepreneurs desire to make money. Yes, there is work ahead to rehabilitate Jack Dowd’s former studio and a small home into art galleries. Buckled concrete must be removed and replaced with brick pavers. A stage for live entertainment needs built under 32
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Once work is complete four artists will occupy the galleries, crafting and displaying finished wares. One may see a glass blower, bronze worker, painter, contemporary metal worker, and more. Outside, fifty world class artists, already inquiring from Naples to Cedar Key, will set up tents and display their work. People can speak to artists, getting to know the person behind the art. Live music will flow from a string quartet under the Oak trees. A special area for local artists is envisioned. Scott adds, “There are some incredible artists from the Newtown area, never given a break.” Departing tradition with typical art shows levying large entry fees and a percentage of sales, there is only a $50 charge, making it affordable for everyone. He continues, “We live in an area where our back yard has thousands of condos. What do these people do for fun on a Saturday afternoon? We’re working on free
transportation from the Farmers Market here with electric green vehicles. The same holds true for 41. We’ll travel the whole back side of Tamiami Trail, from the Ritz north. If you are a tourist go to the foyer, wait 8 minutes, and a shuttle bus will pick you up and bring you back. Come spend a couple hours, meet your friends, experience incredible art, nice music; make a day of it.”
the budget under $100,000. “Where is there anything that for such a small investment touches so many people; not only the artists, but those attending as well.” He adds, “We have plans for this whole area.” This project is an incredible opportunity to revitalize an area of our town and REAL Magazine enthusiastically supports this endeavor.
Beyond the volunteers, Scott is seeking private investors interested in putting their name on the project. Wanting art to take center stage he doesn’t foresee much infrastructure, putting
For information on how you can help make the vision come true call Scott Gerber at (941) 735.6009 or email him at dude@tube-dude.com.
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r s vr spv prre e qq u iu r ei dr e d Ray Collins Former Newscaster Still Telling Stories By Ed Bertha | Photography by Chad Spencer
Ray Collins is used to meeting people at the highest or lowest points of their life.
“When I began covering the area for Fox 13 in 2004, most of my stories dealt with development—entire neighborhoods or commercial projects. Developers were writing checks to move people out of their homes to make way for demolition. So many of those projects never came to fruition.” Stalled projects as big as the billion dollar plans at the former site of The Quay at the foot of Fruitville Road—or as small as the trailer park behind the former gas station at US 41 and Stickney Point. “It's been a tumultuous few years locally, and as a journalist—I had an opportunity to tell people's stories,” Collins said. “There's a segment on one of the network newscasts called 'Everyone Has a Story' and it's so true. I love telling people's stories—and ideally, helping them in the process,” he said. Ray Collins grew up in Buffalo the youngest of six children and dreamed of being a broadcaster since he was ten years old. “My father had a friend who was a famous sportscaster in town, and I was so enamored by him. I used to go to his TV station and watch him work. I knew at an early age I also wanted to tell stories for a living,” he said.
As a TV anchor and reporter, Ray met thousands of people over 25 years and put them on the news that night. “I caught people when they had something really good—or really bad happen to them. There wasn't much in between,” he said. Ray was the Sarasota/Bradenton Bureau Chief for Fox 13 News in Tampa. He also anchored “Good Day Tampa Bay Weekends.” “Over the years, I had a chance to cover some of the biggest stories of my generation—politics, crime, sports, hurricanes. I've had a front row seat to history.” Collins also saw the region's housing bubble expand and pop—and then the local economy re-calibrate. 38
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By the time Ray graduated from St. Bonaventure University in upstate New York, he had held a dozen internships or part-time jobs in the media. Collins first moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida shortly after college in the late '80s. He began in Tampa on Newsradio 970 WFLA doing news and sports, and then broke in to TV news in Ft. Myers/Naples. “But I always loved the Sarasota area. My parents were snowbirds at the Plantation Country Club in Venice, and I'd come visit whenever I could,” he recalled. “I love this area: Not too big, not too small. I've lived in eight cities over my career, and the quality of life here is like none other. When I have to travel outside the area, I can't wait to get back!” Through his position on Fox 13 News, Ray had the opportunity to meet all the newsmakers and community leaders in the region. Since leaving the news business
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in 2009, he's had a chance to use those contacts to build a communications business called Ray Collins Media. “All the skills I developed on TV are coming in handy now in my consulting work. I train politicians and executives with media skills. I also produce marketing videos for private companies, non profits or individuals trying to promote themselves. Some call them 'Impact Movies',” he said. “Telling stories is what I do best. For example, I can work with realtors who are trying to sell a home-- or sell themselves!” he said. Collins produces two- to five- minute videos that can go on a website, as an email hot-link or as a hard-copy DVD to hand out to prospective clients. Ray interviews the client on camera, gets video of them at home or the office, then writes and 'voices' the story. The videos are professional, crisp and have the authority of a news story on TV. “The videos can be hard-sell with quick edits, or include light music and a soft touch,” he said. “Not to sound cliché, but to say 'a picture is worth a thousand words' is so true in this case. If I can tell someone's story, make them seem more human and allow them to literally pass around their story in the format of their choice—it can't help but promote their cause.”
“Telling stories is what I do best. For example, I can work with realtors who are trying to sell a home— or sell themselves!” Who better to tell your story than an award-winning story teller who told thousands of other people's stories on television every night for a generation? Ray Collins | Ray Collins Media 850 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 631 | Sarasota, FL 34236 www.RayCollinsMedia.com Ray@RayCollinsMedia.com (941) 228-0091
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r era e all bbe aeuat yu t y The Health And Happiness Of Your Hands By Lourdes Castillo
Fingernails are like mirrors, reflecting information when the body suffers from disease, infection or severe dietary deficiency. Doctors often watch the nails carefully during an operation, if the nail pales or takes on a bluish tint, it could be a sign of dropping blood pressure or an early state of shock. A healthy, well balanced diet leads to healthy nails. Deficiencies In Diet Can Lead To The Following: • Dry, Brittle Nails - Vitamin A or Calcium deficiency • Fragile Nails With Horizontal And Vertical Ridges - Vitamin B deficiency • Opaque White Bands - Possible shortage of protein, Vitamin A, Calcium or Iron. • Concave Nail - Iron deficiency • White Spots - Possible lack of Zinc, but more likely a blow or small trauma to the nail. Nails also give us an insight into the robustness and sensitivity of the person. Look for smooth pliable nails without bumps or scaling. Any variation in the appearance of the nail shows us that something is out of balance. The Shape Of The Nail Gives Us More Information:
of robustness. Nervous energy keeps these people going. A broad nail is usually a sign of muscular strength and energy. A deep or long nail (from cuticle to tip) belongs to a frank person. If the nail is deep as well as broad, the person is open and easy to get along with. Medium, short nails often indicate a person with a questioning nature, while very short nails, especially if bitten, reveal a very critical personality. The general rule is the more pointed the tip, the more idealistic the person. The broader the tip, the more practical the person. The spatula tip, the broadest, wants action, is always on the go and is extremely enthusiastic. Conic tips suggest artistic, impulsive people who rely more on intuition than on reasoning. Hand Massage: Massage releases physical and emotional toxins while increasing circulation, reducing swelling, blood pressure and pain and increasing energy. Healing through massage, an aspect of Ancient Health Science dates back to Hippocrates. Zone therapy, or Reflexology in its various forms assumes that various points in the face, feet and hands correspond to the internal organs and therefore, applying pressure to these points results in a reduction of toxicity from these organs.
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per p esr p s pee c c tt i viev s es What’s New In International Real Estate? By Patricia Tan
There is always something new in the world of real estate. It is a constant challenge, as a real estate practitioner, to keep up with the latest market trends, regulations and legislation. Nowhere is this more true perhaps, than in the world of international real estate. It is no longer enough to understand what is happening “in our own back yard”, but we need to be aware of state, national and global situations that have an impact on our real estate market here in Florida. When most Floridians think of international real estate, they think about people coming here from other countries to buy a second home or investment property. After all, we are THE most popular state for international buyers who purchase property in U.S.A. With that in mind, I thought it would be useful to highlight some of the changes I have observed recently when working with foreign buyers. Changing Statistics A quick examination of the latest statistics published by the National Association of Realtors reveals some interesting facts. • While Florida is still the number one destination for overseas buyers, our share of that market has dropped from 23% to 22%. At the same time, Arizona’s share has increased from 7% to 11%. Why has Florida’s share dropped? Many of my buyers cite high property taxes, homeowners insurance and condominium fees as reasons not to buy here. Why Arizona? I suspect they may be benefiting from increased Canadian investment, and their proximity to the oil-rich economy of Western Canada. • In 2009 Canadians represented 17.6% of all foreign buyers in U.S.A. Latest figures attribute 24% to Canadian purchasers. Market share for the second largest group of overseas buyers – those from U.K. – dropped from 10.5% to 9%. No doubt a reflection on their weak economy. Interesting to observe that Chinese market share increased from 5.4% to 9%. The majority of Chinese buyers purchase in California, and they focus more on investment properties rather than second homes.
strong Canadian Dollar, when it periodically traded above parity with the U.S. Dollar. We have also seen the Swiss Franc reach new peaks, all the more noticeable against the back drop of a weakened Euro. Banking Regulation Foreign buyers have been frustrated by the lack of mortgage funds available to them in U.S.A., although several of our major banks now do have programs for this market. New rules from the U.S. Treasury and the banks themselves are also affecting real estate transactions on a day-to-day basis. We have had several overseas buyers experience problems in getting their funds to closing. Some banks will only wire funds from an account if the customer gives instructions when they are physically present at a branch. Not easy to meet this requirement if your money is in a Florida institution and you live in London, Paris or Rome! Some closings have been frustrated by this, when the buyers were in their home countries at the time of closing. Fortunately for the savvy realtor, there are ways to work around the problem – if you expect it, you can plan for it. Cultural Challenges Working with buyers and sellers from other countries can present some unique challenges as we encounter cultural differences along the way. But even age old traditions evolve to keep up with the times. Consider that China now has more than one million millionaires, and millionaires in the Asia-Pacific region overtook Europe in terms of population and wealth for the first time in 2010. Many of these millionaires are achieving that status at an early age through creative entrepreneurial activities rather than long term wealth building strategies employed by the older generation. The concept of “saving face” in social and business settings has long been a pillar of Asian cultures, but we now see it taking a more prominent role in other parts of the world too. Staying ahead of the curve in the global economy in which we now live is not easy, but it is essential to building a strong, vibrant real estate business.
• The number of foreign buyers who purchase single family homes has dropped from 68.2% to 66% and condo purchases have jumped from 18% to 23%. Once again, this could be due to the rise in number of Canadian buyers who tend to favor condominiums rather than single family homes. Foreign Currency Markets The changing fortunes of the U.S. Dollar on international money markets will always have a key role to play. A weak dollar makes our property look even better value to those investors from countries with strong currencies. The last year has seen a very Patricia Tan was born in England, and moved to Sarasota in 1997. Her career afforded her the opportunity to live and work in many countries around the world, including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. She spent five years as a Director of an American real estate franchise in England. Patricia has served as Chairperson of Sarasota Association of REALTORS®’ International Council, and currently serves as the national Association of REALTORS®’ President’s Liaison to the United Kingdom. She is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and works as International Sales Director for Prudential Palms Realty. Patricia may be reached at 941-504-9232 or Pat@PatriciaTan.com.
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Cat Depot:
A Lifeline to Felines in Need By Kacey Krznaric | Photography by Chad Spencer
“There is something about the presence of a cat that seems to take the bite out of being alone.” Louis J. Camuti With only 2% of lost or missing cats making their way back to their homes, Cat Depot is truly a home for the homeless. From its humble roots of taking in 262 cats who may have been euthanized because they had no place to go, Cat Depot has grown by leaps and bounds over the past eight years. Cofounders Linda and Ken Slavin, along with executive director Shelley Thayer and a remarkable staff and volunteers, have made Cat Depot more than
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just an adoption center. They’ve successfully created a stateof-the-art refuge for cats and kittens, offering a free-roaming facility for the animals they serve, providing adoption services, education, and a resource center for the public. At Cat Depot, the staff works diligently to rescue abandoned, abused, injured, and relinquished cats and kittens and carefully finds loving homes for these animals. Cat Depot also puts forth a remarkable effort in educating the public about the misconceptions of cat survival skills and the correct steps to take to ensure that cats are properly cared for, safe, and healthy. In addition to this, the Education and Activity Center provides the opportunity to assist new and seasoned pet owners with increased knowledge and tools to benefit both their personal pets and
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free roaming cats in and around their communities. Cat Depot helps pet owners find low cost spay/neuter resources and has implemented a new program for trap, neuter, return, and cat colony care. In October, the organization will offer a free food bank for those in need of assistance for personal cats and community cats. Since its inception, Cat Depot has doubled adoption numbers
and opened a Surgery Center in their Sarasota-based facility to care for the resident cats and kittens currently under their care. The team at Cat Depot is establishing new and innovative programs every quarter that build awareness of homeless animals, and they are always looking for new ways to educate the public and improve cat care. At the very heart of its mission, Cat Depot strives to discover ways to move closer to their ultimate goal: a time of no more homeless cats. I had the opportunity to speak with Cat Depot’s Executive Director Shelley Thayer, and she was kind enough to share some of her personal, special experiences at Cat Depot. As any animal lover could imagine, it’s very easy to get attached to the resident cats and kittens at Cat Depot as their unique personalities begin to show through. Some cats hold a special place in Shelley’s heart at the facility: Deputy who was rescued by four policemen, Henry who was saved after people from Ohio and Sarasota reached out to help him, and Susie who received a check from a Cat Depot supporter in France to help pay for her much needed surgery. Shelley, a truly dedicated animal lover, volunteered to help the rescued animals from Hurricane Katrina and was involved in a rescue effort that saved 800 cats in a Nevada desert, one of the largest cat rescues in history. She is the proud owner of four cats and one dog - all rescued from various states across the country, including right here in Florida. Cat Depot is open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm weekdays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends, open 7 days a week, closed major holidays.
Shelley Thayer Executive Director Cat Depot 2542 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 366.2404 shelleyt@catdepot.com www.catdepot.org
r era e all bbe aeuat yu t y What Your Hair Color Says About You And Your Personality By Sheila Venancia
Whether you intend it or not, your hair color could affect other people's first impression of you. This may be a subliminal message, but it's a powerful one. Typical first impressions most people have for various hair colors, are both positive and negative. Your hair color reveals something about you to other people. Hair color says something about your personality. A person who streaks her hair purple is different from someone who opts for a conservative soft brown. Colors such as bright red, platinum blond and jet black stand out in a crowd, so before you choose these colors, be sure you can handle the attention. There you have it, hair colors and how the person with the color is perceived. Choose who you want to be and then choose your hair color. Like a scarf or a hat, if you get tired of it you can always change it. In this day and age when so many people change their hair color, can you draw any correlations between hair color and personality? Your hair color is your number one accessory. It is one of the first things people notice. Make use of it. The right hair color, like the right clothes, sets off your skin and makes your eyes sparkle. Have some fun. Blonde Hair So wear your tresses with attitude. Just look at Marilyn Monroe. She rocked her hair, and it wasn’t even natural. Since your light locks catch a lot of notice, smile when someone looks your way. Also, being a blonde isn't always about sexiness; Reese Witherspoon may be hot, but we also love the fact that she’s sweet and funny. 48
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Is it really true that blondes have more fun? I would say that it depends on the blonde. If you’re Lady Gaga, then chances are you’re probably having fun, no matter if your hair is blonde, brown or purple! The truth is that while your hair color might not always match your personality perfectly, it can determine the first impression someone has of you. Keep reading for more! Extra Light Blonde Think Marilyn Monroe--glamorous, youthful, feminine and vulnerable. Peachy Blonde Warm, inviting and youthful charm. Beige or Taupe Blonde Warm, practical and classic. Brunette Hair If you are a brunette you are considered the stable one of the bunch. The girl next door is always a brunette. You are flirty and fun. . The length of your brown hair also makes a difference - longer hair is sometimes seen as more fun-loving. When famous brunettes come to mind such as Catherine Zeta Jones, Eva Longoria, and Penelope Cruz, brunettes are considered to be desirable. Katie Holmes has gorgeous brown hair, but by trading in her waves for a pixie cut, she stepped away from the typical girl and became a sexy woman. Women with brown hair have the ability to add low lights and highlights making their brown hair a little more unique and stylish. Brown Reliable, no-nonsense. Red Hair If your hair is red... It's probably colored - less than 5 percent of the population has natural red hair. Redheads are often portrayed as opinionated, fiery, independent, and passionate. The feisty red-head says fire and fun. Some famous red heads
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include Queen Elizabeth the 1st, Clara Bow, Bette Davis and Kirsten Dunst. Golden or Orangey Think Lucille Ball-glowing, bright and cheerful. True Red A fiery and passionate spirit. Black Hair Bohemian is the word for the woman with raven black hair. She is dark and mysterious. She has many secrets. Dark Brown or Black: Sexy hair color, it’s hard to compete with Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie nowadays, became the new hair color expression. I love how exotic this shade is. Dark Brown and Black Mysterious or artistic. Gray Hair Camouflaging entails adding some color to better blend the gray and reduce the new growth line. Others who embrace their gray can lighten and brighten their hair with a regular treatment to bring out the best in their silver locks. Gray Wisdom. White Purity.
"If you can’t say ‘I love my hair,’ you need a new hairstylist!” I want to thank all of my readers from the last column. Your support is very much appreciated. Sheila Venancia International Hair Stylist At Ana Molinari Salon Spa Lakewood Ranch (941) 373.3900 (941) 822.2152
per p esr p s pee c c tt i viev s es The New Age Chip Shot By Chad Jones
The average golfer has been commonly told in a chip shot to get the hands forward, move the ball back in the stance and keep their weight forward. The information that is left out is which body part to move and when, during a chip shot. Here in lies the confusion for most golfers.
The New Age technique is to have the hands and arms start the down swing and have your lower body hold and feel like the upper body out races it towards the target. The result will be your knees and hips do not move until after the club makes contact with the ball, and your sternum will be in front of the ball. Making the strike with the ball more consistent and repeatable.
The most common result I see in my student’s body The next time you’re out practicing try this tip to get motion is moving their knees and hips first towards the target on the down swing. This causes you to have your ball closer to the hole on your approach shots. You will lower your scores with a little practice. an over active lower body and inconsistent strikes on the ball.
Bad Posture
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Chad Jones teaches at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. He is a PGA of America Certified Instructor, Certifed Titleist Club Fitter, and has certifications in junior golf and golf fitness from the Titleist Performance Institute. He was named a 2009 and 2010 US Kids Top 50 Coach. Chad can be reached at ChadJones@pga.com for lessons.
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