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52 WOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT New Investment Opportunities for 2014

By Sue Cullen

56 CREATIVE COOL Alfstad& Sarasota Studio and Exhibition Space

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58 THE STATE OF OUR LOCAL ECONOMY IS…GOOD! Updates from the Sarasota County and Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporations

63 EXPLORE YOURSELF

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66 ENDURING ENCORE Sarasota Opera’s 55th Season

By Steven J. Smith

70 A MAGICAL PAS DE DEUX Sarasota Ballet & Ricardo Graziano

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COVER Cover photo of Tyler Pullen, Colleen Kenefick and Harald Hvideberg of Wood Asset Management by Herb Booth/Booth Studios

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24 EVENTS CALENDAR SOCIALS 29 SMHF Corinthian Society Celebration 33 Café L’Europe/WEDU Downton Abbey Fundraiser 34 Arts Guide Sponsor Party 41 Sarasota Orchestra Maestro Society Dinner

30 PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR 36 YARA’S WAY Recipes, Travel and Lifestyle Tips

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44 CULTURE MATTERS Cultural events presented by The Arts and Cultural

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GIVING 48 John & Rachel Jakes: Performing Beautifully

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50 Ron Gelbman: Supporting Academic Excellence

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72 SCENES FROM AN INTERVIEW Bob Roskamp

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EDUCATION MATTERS 79 New College of Florida: Top Producer of Fulbright Grant Recipients

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

82 Lifelong Learning and USF Sarasota-Manatee: A Great Partnership

84 BEHIND THE SCENE Sarasota’s Society Maven Gives the Latest Scoop

By Debbi Benedict

94 HEALTH MATTERS Look Younger & Natural

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“Is it all in my head?” The Truth about Pain

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98 LITERARY SCENE

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103 SCENE LOCALLY News Shaping Our Community

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ecently, my cousin and her daughter visited me from Pennsylvania. We grew up together in the greater New York City area many years ago when life was simpler – you could walk without care to and from school; you could play outside with the

other kids; you knew all your neighbors and they watched out for you, and then you sat down with the family for dinner every night at 6:00 p.m. Ah, how we fondly reminisced about the good old “Ozzie and Harriet” days!

My cousin’s twenty-five year old daughter recalled how my mother used to be her “pen pal” when she was a child. She talked with sincerity and love about how important these letters were to her and how she still treasures them and will keep them forever.

My mother told her the same thing. We then discussed how letter writing is a dying art.

Receiving a personal, handwritten letter in the mail, opening it excitedly, sitting down to savor every word – when was the last time that happened?

I am a bit embarrassed to divulge that I come from a time when penmanship was an actual subject taught in school for which we received a letter grade. I was so proud of my nearly perfect cursive writing when I was seven years old. I never write anymore; I type all day long. My penmanship is now chicken scratch – barely legible. But there is one person whose penmanship is still magnificent, whose cards and notes I treasure – my 86-year-old mother – whose letters also come with much sincerity and love. I don’t even want to think about the day these cards will stop coming. Enough digressing!

This issue touts local business and hopefully will give you a lift as to what’s going on economically in our community. The Sarasota County and Bradenton Area EDC’s are doing stellar work to help move things along, opportunities are growing, and our community’s desirability quotient is very high. Performing arts venues are in full swing, snowbirds are abound, and there’s a feeling of excitement in the air. We hope you’ll catch that excitement as you read this issue of SCENE, brought to you every month for 57 years, with the same sincerity and love as a good, old-fashioned handwritten letter!

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LEE WETHERINGTON BACK IN THE SADDLE! Florida Orthopedic Specialists provides expertise in a broad range of orthopedic treatments and dedication to the best patient experience. With a state-of-the-art facility featuring the latest in technology and a highly skilled team, you can expect unparalleled patient care.

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Michelle Cross Cheryl Galbraith Debbi Benedict Dick Jackson Debbi Benedict Sue Cullen Jake Hartvigsen Gus Mollasis Yara Shoemaker Steven J. Smith Ryan G. Van Cleave

Photographers Josh Baldo Herb Booth As told through their love letters, Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz revisits the lives and works of two of the most influential artists of their time, and ours.

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The Best Mother & Baby Care Beautifully Delivered For eight decades, Sarasota Memorial has served as our region’s authority on delivering babies. From routine pregnancies to the most high-risk cases, we’ve proudly ensured the best care for expectant mothers and their newborns.

Now, our tradition continues in the new Courtyard Tower, with three entire floors for Mother & Baby Services. Spacious and comfortable delivery suites support birth plans parents want. Our Level III NICU has its own floor, as do all of our private and family-focused mother-baby rooms. Like our newest little patients, it’s our best care, beautifully delivered.

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The stars will shine brightly once again on May 16th at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota where ESPN’s Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale hosts a star-studded event to raise funds for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research fundraising organizations.

The 2014 Gala will honor University of Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban, University of Notre Dame Basketball Coach Mike Brey and Indiana University Basketball Coach Tom Crean and will once again be attended by scores of celebrities from the sports and entertainment world.

“Celebrities from the sports world will focus on raising $1 million for pediatric cancer research. This year’s after party entertainment will feature the World Famous Four Tops. Nothing excites me more than the preparation for my annual Dick Vitale Gala. It is so gratifying to see everyone uniting and demonstrating a keen sense of pride and passion to help raise dollars for kids battling cancer.”

– Dick Vitale

AFTER-PARTY FEATURING THE FOUR TOPS The Four Tops are an American, Grammy Award Winning, vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, and show tunes. Some of their greatest hits include the #1 hit “ I Can’t Help Myself”, as well as top hits “It’s the Same Old Song” and “Shake Me, Wake Me”. Their live performances and tours are always a huge hit, and the group remains one of the top selling vocal quartets of all time.

The Dick Vitale Gala has raised over $10 million for pediatric cancer research. This year, net proceeds from the Gala will benefit pediatric cancer research initiatives at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and The Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa through The V Foundation. The V Foundation has awarded over $10 million in research grants in the state of Florida and has raised more than $120 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide.

Dick Vitale, Gala Honorees, and our real heroes, cancer survivors

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February Calendar For a complete listing of community events please visit scenesarasota.com

Photo by Cliff Roles

Lakewood Ranch’s 7th Annual “Ovation” Art Festival February 1 Lakewood Ranch Main Street 12:00 pm. Fun, family art festival. Open to the Public.

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Sarasota Opera Gala: A Masked Ball February 1 Hyatt Regency 6:30 pm. Four course dinner and live music featuring both opera singers and dancing. Black Tie Attire/Masks Encouraged. Tickets: $250 | 941.366.8450 x402 | sarasotaopera.org

Women’s Resource Center’s “Let Freedom Ring” with Kitty Kelley February 3 Sarasota Yacht Club 11:30 am. Kelley will discuss her new book Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the March on Washington with book signing to follow. Benefits the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County. Tickets $75 | 941.366.1700 | thewomensresourcecenter.org

Planned Parenthood’s Manatee Choice Affair Luncheon February 5 Renaissance on 9th 11:30 am. Benefits Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Tickets: $60 | 941.365.3913 x1157 | myplannedparenthood.org

Longboat Key Garden Club’s Taste of The Keys and Fashion Show February 5 Longboat Key Club and Resort, Harbourside 5:00 pm. Enjoy tastings from restaurants from the Keys and a fashion show. Proceeds support scholarships, grants, and educational programs awarded by the LBKGC. Tickets: $50 at these locations: Design 2000, Exit Art, LBK Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Traders, Night of event: LBK Club and Resort, Harbourside foyer

Van Wezel Foundation’s 13th Annual Gala February 7 Van Wezel 5:00 pm. Featuring Jay Leno. Includes valet parking, cocktails, dinner, a ticket to the concert, and a pass to an exclusive after party. Tickets: $350 | 941.366.5578 | vwfoundation.org

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Conservation Foundation’s 7th Annual Palm Ball February 8 Bay Preserve at Osprey 6:30 pm. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars by the bay. Benefits Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Black tie and citrus-inspired gowns. 941.918.2100 | conservationfoundation.com

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February 8 – 16 Ice House 12:00 pm. Presented by Alfstad & Productions. As told through love letters, Reimagining Georgia O’Keefe and Alfred Steiglitz revisits the lives and works of two of the most influential artists of their time and ours. Tickets: $10 | 941.366.6400 | icehouseon10th.com

Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series February 10 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Featuring Lara Logan. Upcoming: Wes Moore, March 6 and Leon Pancetta, March 20. Tickets: $200-$600 | 941.925.1343 | rclassociation.org

15th Annual Sarasota Women’s Cancer Awareness Luncheon February 12 Rectrix Aerodrome 11:00 am. Moffitt experts will speak about the latest women’s cancer treatment advances, screening and prevention information, and breakthrough research from nationally renowned physicians and scientists. Tickets: $150 | 813.745.4860 | Moffit.org/SarasotaLuncheon

SPARCCle on the Runway Fashion Show & Luncheon February 13 Ritz-Carlton 12:00 pm. Fashions provided by SPARCC’s Treasure Chest.

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February 14 Ritz-Carlton 11:30 am. Featuring guest speaker J.R. Martinez. An actor, author, motivational speaker, and army veteran, Mr. Martinez chronicled his experiences in his best-selling book Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit.

Tickets: $95 | 941.894.1777 | tidewell.org

Sarasota Opera’s Opening Night Prelude Dinner: The Barber of Seville February 15 Bijou Café 5:00 pm. Enjoy fine dining and socializing to celebrate the opening of The Barber of Seville. Tickets: $95 | 941.366-8450 | sarasotaopera.org

ARC’s Unconditional Love Gala February 15 Michael’s on East 6:30 pm. Featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction. Tickets: $200 | 941.957.1955 x7 | animalrescuecoalition.org

First Step of Sarasota’s Caring Hearts Luncheon February 19 Michael’s on East 11:00 am. Silent auction and award ceremony. Benefits First Step’s Mothers and Infants program. Tickets: $60 | 941.552.2065 | fsos.org

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest February 21 – 23. Benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida. Friday Night: Jetport Reception at Retrix Aviation. Saturday: Exotic Car display on St. Armands. Saturday night: Cocktails & Dinner at Sarasota Yacht Club. Sunday: Road Rally and then brunch at Founders Club. 941.348.9039 | sarasotaexoticcarfest.com

Sarasota Orchestra’s A-nu Time February 22 Van Wezel 5:00 pm. Celebrate the Music Directorship of Anu Tali. Enjoy dinner then Masterworks performance followed by dessert reception. Tickets: $350 | 941.487.2737 | sarasotaorchestra.org scenesarasota.com

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Manatee Community Foundation’s Spirit of Manatee Awards February 26 Bradenton Auditorium 11:30 am. Recognizing individuals and organizations that embody the philanthropic spirit of Manatee County. Tickets: $125 | 941.747.7765 | manateecf.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Cooking for Wishes Luncheon February 27 Michael’s on East 11:00 am. Interactive four-course lunch paired with wines and a live auction. Tickets: $150 | 941.952.9474 | cookingforwishes.kintera.org

SMHF’s Women and Medicine Luncheon

ONE PURPOSE. For more than 23 years, the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center has been a place for low-income and at-risk individuals, families and children to find help when they need it most. Each dollar received

February 28 The Ritz-Carlton 11:30 am. Benefits Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Tickets: $100 or $200 for patron | 941.917.1286 | smhf.org

Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s 19th Annual Evening of Excellence Gala February 28 Michael’s on East 6:00 pm. Gala dinner and auction of exceptional student art. Tickets: $200 - $250 | 941.927.0965 | sarasotacountyschools.net/educationfoundation

serves a wide array of human service agencies who in turn help improve the lives of approximately 10,000 underserved community members per month.

UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS Asolo Rep’s Annual Gala 2014: The Rainbow Room March 1 Ritz-Carlton 6:00 pm. Start the evening off with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner, live music, and dancing. Tickets: $300 | 941.351.9010 x4712 | asolorep.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee’s Chocolate Sundae March 2 Michael’s on East 1:00 pm. More than 20+ restaurants and vendors presenting unlimited samplings of chocolate creations. Tickets: $10-$30 | 941.251.4956 | ucpsarasota.org

Jewish Federation’s Purim Masquerade Ball

Please call or visit our website to learn more about how you can help make a difference.

March 8 Ritz-Carlton 6:30 pm. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Black tie optional. Benefits The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Tickets: $250 | 941.552.6308 | jfedsrq.org

The Out-of-Door Academy’s Banyan Bash March 15 Uihlein Campus at Lakewood Ranch 6:30 pm. Featuring a live band, food tastings from around the world, and an online and live auction. Tickets: $175/$75 alumni | oda.edu

JFCS’s Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge

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March 18 The Longboat Key Club & Resort. Golf Challenge shot gun start at 12:30 pm. Then at 6:00 pm local chefs prepare signature dishes, paired with hand-selected wines. Benefits Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Sarasota-Manatee. Tickets: $350 for Golf - $100 Tasting | 941.366.2224 x142 | jfcs-cares.org scenesarasota.com

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SMHF Corinthian Society Celebration Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. recently hosted its 19th annual Corinthian Society Celebration to honor donors joining the Corinthian Society, Doctors of Philanthropy, Pillars of Philanthropy, the Legacy program and Ambassadors of Philanthropy during the past fiscal year. Margaret and William Wise as well as The Harry Sudakoff Foundation were recognized as Ambassadors of Philanthropy — the Foundation’s highest honor for donors whose gifts have had a significant and documented impact on medical and behavioral care. Nearly 200 guests attended the event held at Bird Key Yacht Club and sponsored by Northern Trust.

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PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR

ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 941.351.8000 / asolorep.org

Other Desert Cities Through February 27 Ex-Senator Lyman Wyeth and his wife Polly have it all - wealth, political influence, and A-list connections. But their carefully crafted façade is on the verge of shattering when their daughter announces she’s written a memoir about the long ago incident that changed their lives.

Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Through April 12 This play paints a touching and humorous portrait of a young man on the verge of a new beginning.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Through April 13 In this laugh-out-loud comedy, middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they were raised, while their movie-star sister Masha travels the world. Just as their cleaning woman warns them about terrible events in their future, Masha returns for a surprise visit with her boy-toy, Spike.

CIRCUS SARASOTA 941.355.9805 / circussarasota.org

Circus Sarasota Winter Performance February 7 — 23 Under the Big Top, enjoy an international allstar lineup of circus artists with an array of thrilling acts.

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 941.366.9000 / floridastudiotheatre.org

The Prima Donnettes Through February 14 Featuring the 50s and 60s female singing groups with songs such as “Mama Said,” “One Fine Day,” and “Natural Woman.”

Poems, Prayers, and Promises Through April 20 A celebration of the American Storytellers.

Daddy Long Legs February 5 – April 5 Set in New England in the early 1900s, this new musical follows a courageous young orphan who dreams of a better life.

A Cole Porter Revue: Too Darn Hot February 19 – June 7 Cole Porter was known for his intelligent style of music and biting wit. Conjuring up images of elegant women dancing with tuxedo-clad men, this musical revue takes you back to the 1930s.

LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE 941.475.6756 / lemonbayplayhouse.com

The Last Romance Through February 16 A chance meeting leads widower Ralph to woo the elegant but distant Carol. Defying Carol’s reticence — and his lonely sister’s jealousy — Ralph regains a happiness that seemed all but lost.

MANATEE PLAYERS

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February 13 – March 2 Full of all-new songs and great dancing, Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun.

Beehive February 27 – March 16 A musical celebration of the girl groups and female singers of the fabulous 1960s. It’s a high energy hit parade of songs by The Supremes, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin and more.

THE PLAYERS THEATRE 941.365.2494 / theplayers.org

February 13 – 23 When Peggy, a good Christian woman dies after tripping on her lover’s wooden leg, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. This award winning play is “hilarious, improbable, and achingly real.”

Through March 8

SARASOTA BALLET A powerful play based on the life of Justice Thurgood Marshall. From a childhood in the back alleys of Baltimore to the Supreme Court of the United States, Justice Thurgood Marshall overcame many adversities.

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Chamber – East & Middle East February 6 The concert begins with Ewald’s brass quintet containing folk melodies native to Northern Russia. The final piece on the concert is Martinu’s piano quartet. Beautiful with a hint of melancholy, this work will move you with its simple clarity.

Masterworks – Homage February 20 – 23 Rousing in their power, the three works of this program, conducted by SO’s new music director Anu Tali; features violinist Ray Chen.

Chamber – Quartets February 27 The Orchestra’s two resident quartets are featured in this concert: Mendelssohn - Sarasota String Quartet and Fauré - Sarasota Piano Quartet.

VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL 941.955.7676 / vanwezel.org

Glen Miller Orchestra February 4

Shrek The Musical

Sordid Lives

Thurgood

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

Complexions February 4

Michael Feinstein February 6

Jay Leno February 7

Kenny Rogers February 8

Kenny Loggins February 9

Pilobolus February 12

Irish Rovers February 13

Tony Bennett February 14

Lewis Black February 15

Masters of Illusion Live!

February 16

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The Hit Man

Graziano, Ashton & DeMille

Stayin’ Alive

February 28 – March 3 Featuring Ricardo Graziano’s World Premiere, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Monotones I & II, and Agnes DeMille’s Rodeo.

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Mark Russell Mar 31 • 8 pm

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Joshua Bell Mar 14 • 8pm

Joan Rivers Mar. 15 • 8 pm

Vince Gill & Amy Grant March 21 • 8pm

Johnny Clegg with Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mar 23 • 7 pm Patti LuPone March 25 • 8pm

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Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Mar 10 • 8 pm

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Mar 12 7pm

Aaron Neville The Dirty Dozen Brass Band From New Orleans Mar 13 • 8 pm

Bill Cosby Mar 16 3pm & 7pm

Mar 17 & Tues 18 7pm

Irish Tenors Mar 19 • 8pm

Alton Brown – LIVE Mar 2 • 7 pm The Midtown Men Mar 30 • 7pm

Indigo Girls with Symphony Orchestra Mar 27 • 8 pm

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Memphis February 24

Bob Newhart February 25

Lang Lang February 26

The Moscow Festival Ballet: Don Quixote February 27

Rhythm of the Dance February 28

VENICE THEATRE

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Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen February 7 – 8 Enjoy an evening with an entertainment legend.

His one-man show is a blend of artistry; a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis, Jr. featuring hit songs like “Defying Gravity,” “My Way,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.”

Radio Gals February 7 – March 2 Music teacher Hazel C. Hunt received a transmitter as a retirement gift and station WGAL was born in Cedar Rapids, Arkansas. Relive the abandon of the 1920s in this exuberant musical comedy.

Oklahoma February 18 – March 16 Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century, this high-spirited musical set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today.

The Kingston Trio February 23 – 24 Truly a crowd pleasing event, an evening with The Kingston Trio is pure fun. Their performances are jam-packed with jokes, history, fabulous memories, and, of course, all their classic hits.

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Harry & Lena February 19 – March 23 Nate Jacobs honors the debonair “King of Calypso” Harry Belafonte and the incomparable singer and actress Lena Horne in an original musical revue. These stars broke barriers and won the hearts of millions.

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Café L’Europe/WEDU Downton Abbey Fundraiser Downton Abbey devotees attending the recent Café L’Europe and WEDU Downton Abbey dinner were transported to Crawley Manor in the year 1922 where Sidecar cocktails, Champagne and a special Dowager Punch were served to guests before enjoying a delicious five-course feast. Café L’Europe was magically transformed with each room elegantly decorated with furniture and décor from the period. The Lords and Ladies in attendance, divine in their tails, furs, pearls and feathers, were quite impressed by this unique and special fundraising event and were delighted to receive a tin of Downton Abbey English Rose tea as a gift.

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Arts Guide Sponsor Party SCENE Magazine publishers Ron and Julie Milton hosted a party at Café Gabbiano on Siesta Key for sponsors of the 2013/2014 Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Arts Guide and community art supporters. Guests dined on an exquisite five-course dinner with perfect wine pairings thoughtfully crafted by Café Gabbiano owners Marc Grimaud and Peter Tracy. Arts Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley explained the importance of supporting community arts and thanked everyone involved for their participation. Guide sponsors include: Ringling College of Art + Design; Community Foundation of Sarasota County; Lakewood Ranch Communities; Plymouth Harbor; Sterling Manufacturing; Dream Weaver on St. Armands; Grapevine Communications; Serbin Printing; Carlson Cleaners, and Café Gabbiano.

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LIFESTYLE

“The love we give away is the only love we keep.”

— Elbert Hubbard

Spotlight

Yara’s Way

By Yara Shoemaker

Young At Heart What’s the best way to feel young at any age? Keep your heart pumping! Your whole body depends on it for oxygen, nutrients, and mental and physical stamina. Here are the top 5 ways to keep the love machine going: • Cardio: Work up a sweat and raise your heart rate to a healthy level at least 3 times per week. It’ll improve circulation, giving you more energy, endurance and flexibility, while lowering your blood pressure.

• Walnuts: These convenient snacks boast the highest antioxidant levels of any nut, as well as healthy acids that could help arrhythmia and reduce artery inflammation.

• Salmon: Rich in omega-3 acids, spend a few extra bucks on wild-caught salmon instead of farmed. It’s worth it to improve your immune system and soothe arthritis.

• Beets: Beets are full of antioxidants, vitamin C and nitrates, which open up your blood vessels to more oxygen, energizing you from head to toe. Juice raw beets with other vegetables and fruits for the most benefits!

• Red Wine: It sounds almost too good to be true, but the resveratrol in red wine can lower your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease. One glass a day is a heart-healthy habit best enjoyed with a loved one!

Yara’s Table Chicken Cacciatore When you need a quick dinner that’s light in fat and carbs, but heavy on the flavor scale, whip up a pot of this beautiful Chicken Cacciatore. Serve it with quinoa for a healthy twist!

• 3 boneless skinless organic chicken breasts • 1 box crimini or button mushrooms, sliced in strips • 3 medium bell peppers in assorted colors, sliced in strips • 1 – 1 ½ cups red wine • ½ onion, sliced thinly • 5 cloves garlic, peeled • 2 cups organic pureed tomatoes in a jar • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • Sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 sprig fresh rosemary Rinse chicken and slice each breast horizontally in two pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and sauté until brown but not cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Sauté mushrooms and peppers 5 minutes. Add onion and sauté 2 more minutes. Add garlic for another minute. Season with salt, pepper and fresh rosemary. Add tomatoes, season again and cook another 5 minutes. Place chicken in pot and add wine. Stir the pot, cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to medium-low heat and simmer at least 30 minutes. The longer it cooks at low heat the more tender the chicken gets. When the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

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Kitchen Talk

They say there’s safety in numbers, and that’s even true for your chicken! Defrosting should always take place in a refrigerator between 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit; never at room temperature, where harmful bacteria like to party. Thawing poultry or meat should be placed at the bottom of your fridge in a covered container that will catch any dripping fluids. And keep other foods away; a lonely chicken is a happy chicken, in this case!

Natural Allure

Want to stop hair loss in its tracks? Here’s a garlicky growth serum adapted from an ancient folk remedy that has stood the test of time. Don’t worry, we’ve got a great solution for the scent, too; so be daring and get growing!

Step 1: smash the cloves of one head of garlic without removing the skin and place in a mason jar. Pour two cups of organic extra virgin olive oil over the garlic and close tightly. Let sit in a dark, dry place for two months (the kitchen pantry is a good spot).

Step 2: Open the garlic infusion and strain into another jar. Pour out just enough oil to cover your scalp. Add a few drops of rose water, then massage the oil into your roots and cover with a shower cap. Leave overnight or at least 2 hours.

Step 3: Wash your hair with good quality shampoo and use a spray bottle with water and a few drops of rose water to mask any leftover scent.

Repeat every 3 days for two weeks, then once a week for the next two months.

No Men Allowed The Ugly Truth About Varicose Veins If you’re used to waltzing around in shorts and shift dresses, varicose veins make it too embarrassing to show off your stems. They happen for a variety of reasons, most commonly long periods of sitting or standing, obesity, family history or pregnancy. Follow these tips and get your beautiful legs back!

Dry brushing: exfoliates the skin, relaxes muscles, increases blood flow to the brushed area and improves circulation overall. Use a large brush with natural bristles, always brush upward toward your heart, and make it part of your daily routine to see the most improvement.

Low-impact exercise: walking, swimming and biking will reduce strain on the legs while improving circulation. Another recommended practice is to take 10-15 minutes at the end of the day to sit with your legs higher than your heart to prevent any blood from pooling.

Compression stockings: gently compress your legs in order to improve blood flow, preventing swelling and blood clots.

Support hose can even be fitted for your legs and then made available through a prescription, so you don’t have to rely on the one-size-fits-all kinds you find at a store.

Laser therapy: your doctor directs strong bursts of light onto varicose veins, making them eventually disappear.

Sclerotherapy: involves injecting swollen or darkened blood vessels with a solution that will cause the veins to gradually dissolve.

On the Move Grand Cayman Picturesque Grand Cayman is the perfect mid-winter getaway, with temperatures in the mid 80’s throughout this month. Stay at the Ritz Carlton for a luxury oasis on the famed Seven Mile Beach – a gorgeous crescent of pale sand and bright blue sea. Take a break from sunbathing at Michael’s Genuine for a fresh beet salad with local long beans and walnut vinaigrette. Then turn up the romance at stylishly designed Blue Cilantro for dinner; the whole catch of the day cooked in their traditional Tandoori oven, served with roasted eggplant and chickpea puree is truly memorable. If you’re in the mood to shop, George Town offers all the upscale stores you desire. Or get a glimpse of local flora at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park. Just be sure to make time for the gorgeous garden terrace at The Brasserie. The fish baked in salt is a highlight, but you really can’t go wrong with the locally inspired menu, many of whose star ingredients come straight from their garden.

For more amazing recipes look inside my new cookbook, Health On Your Plate, now available on Amazon!

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2-in-1 is Par for the Course at Annual Food & Wine Charity Event Benefiting JFCS

By Steven J. Smith | Photo by Cliff Roles

Bring your palate — and your golf clubs, too, if you like — to

for a full year.

the 10th anniversary Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf

“It is a very fun, social event with the opportunity to catch up

Challenge, taking place on Tuesday, March 18 at The Resort at

with friends you haven’t seen in a while. It’s also the perfect way to

Longboat Key Club, Islandside.

be introduced to JFCS, just as we were, eight years ago.”

The event, which benefits Jewish Family & Children’s Service,

Founded in 1985, Jewish Family & Children’s Service assists

hosts a morning of golf on the Islandside Golf Course followed

the entire community on a non-denominational basis, providing

by an evening of enjoying the creations of 26 chefs from local

programs and services to the most vulnerable members of the

restaurants preparing their signature dishes. Attendees can choose

community — children, families, seniors, and veterans. Last year,

to begin their day with the golf challenge or just attend the evening

more than 20,000 individuals were helped thanks to the generos-

soiree. The evening will feature delicious wine, a silent auction,

ity and support of individuals and corporations that contributed

and island music — all for a wonderful cause.

to the organization through event participation (such as this one!),

Event co-chairs Lauren and Dr. Steve Fineman — who were

program funding, and/or donations.

introduced to JFCS at this event eight years ago — said they antici-

“Philanthropy and community service is part of my DNA,”

pate tickets to sell quickly and are planning to host 650 guests – so

Lauren said. “And JFCS is such an important organization in our

buy your tickets now!

community. The agency helps so many people and I think that’s

They noted that items offered in the silent auction could range

what drew both Steve and I to get involved. That’s really a prin-

from dinner for eight prepared by a local chef in one’s own home

ciple of ours, helping all people. It’s fundamental to how we live

to tickets to the Master’s Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

as a family, and this event is a really unique way to represent the

Adding they are thrilled to be co-chairing the event together.

organization and build awareness for its programs. JFCS is a local

“Many choose to make it a daylong event,” said Lauren, who

organization that serves local people. That’s really important.”

has served on the board of JFCS for the last three years. “The event

The golf tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. and the ticket price

itself is really like a progressive dinner. You get to play then sample

is $350 for both the golf outing and chef’s event. Tickets for the

under a tent the tasty dishes of fabulous local restaurants where

evening’s wine and dine segment, which goes from 6 p.m. until 8

there’s live entertainment and a silent auction. The atmosphere

p.m., cost $100 each.

is really conducive to mingling while tasting wine and food from your favorite restaurants.”

Steve added the event has so much to offer including, new this year, a prize drawing he hinted will satisfy the winner’s palate

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Sarasota Orchestra Maestro Society Dinner Sarasota Orchestra’s Maestro Society Presentation and Dinner recently held at Holley Hall celebrated SO’s 65th anniversary and the music of West Side Story. June LeBell, distinguished Musical Conversationalist, moderated a discussion with Sarasota Orchestra Musicians and Leaders to highlight the unique and interesting aspects of the journey from a community orchestra to a regional standout, now under the direction of Anu Tali. A light buffet dinner followed the presentation and was catered by Michael’s On East.

Photos by Cliff Roles Len & Helen Glaser, Susan & Zuheir Sofia

Marilyn Naiditch, Bea Friedman & & Irv Naiditch

Anne & Frank Folsom-Smith

Jack & Judy Bloch

Jocelyn Stevens & Paul Tarantino

Barbara Simon & Joe McKenna

WOMEN & MEDICINE LUNCHEON Friday, February 28, 2014 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota 11:30 a.m.

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Exit Strategies for Small-Business Clients

Christopher Cogan, CCIM®, Richard T. Williams, III, CFA®, Aimee Cogan, CFP®, CIMA® & Scott Rockwell

An entrepreneur’s exit strategy may be one of the most important yet least thought-out elements of his or her business plan. This article will help you and your small-business clients begin to examine important issues — what the seller might want to do next, what the ongoing roles of children or other family members might be, and how the sale proceeds will be deployed.

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or successful entrepreneurs, the road into the business is often more clearly laid out than the route from involvement.

However, a well-drawn roadmap for the endgame can be the difference between achieving success and missing the target on important life goals. As a result, preparing an effective exit plan can provide a valuable service.

Laying the Groundwork Since a viable entrepreneurial exit strategy must take account of both where your client is today and where he or she would like to be in the future, exit planning should start with a comprehensive appraisal of business and personal finances.

Many planners have found it valuable to start with a net-worth assessment with their clients. This not only helps to identify all available resources, but it also helps to match those resources against specific goals. (The assessment process may also help you identify potential opportunities for client relationships unrelated to the exit plan.)

Perhaps less objective but no less key to a successful exit strategy is values clarification. For example, if some or all of your client’s children are involved in the business, does your client want them to continue in their current roles or expect that all will move on when the business is sold? Your client might have a clear choice for successor, and so might wish to consider how that choice will impact other family relationships. Keep in mind that many exit plans have foundered because of internecine conf licts. A related area of concern that will form a backdrop for the exit strategy is your client’s vision for life after the event.

Is he or she planning to retire? To remain involved as a consultant or part-time executive? To start a new venture in another field? How each of these questions is addressed will direct the practical thrust of the nascent exit strategy.

Finally, a successful exit process should be based on a sound understanding of existing business relationships and provisions. Your client should identify the key professional and executive talent in his or her firm, and then formulate appropriate reward and retention strategies for them.

Potential Deal Forms to Consider The various choices of deal structure each offer unique cost/benefit tradeoffs. Here is an overview of the options: Buy-sell agreement - This arrangement is designed to permit the dissolution of a partnership by setting the parameters for some partners to buy out others. It enables one or more partners to maintain involvement in a business when others might wish to sever their ties to it. A buy-sell agreement requires careful design to ensure that its execution does not work at crosspurposes with other estate and succession planning tools.

Cash sale to a third party - A pure cash transaction may create the greatest immediate liquidity for the seller, but other financing structures may have the potential to generate greater net yield over time. A cash sale may also be the simplest means to execute a complete and immediate separation from the business.

Buyout or recapitalization - In leveraged transactions, partners, managers, or the business as a corporate entity borrows the funds to purchase the stock of the exiting entrepreneur. These deals may be especially useful for dissolving a partnership while otherwise maintaining the business as a going concern. They are also often used for transferring business responsibility to children or other heirs while creating financial independence from them. Recapitalizations can also be used to finance an annuity for a business owner who might wish to combine financial independence with limited business involvement.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - An ESOP is a form of leveraged buyout designed specifically to give control of the business to a broad base of its current employees. ESOPs may have higher transaction costs than ordinary cash sales, but in many cases these costs are not out of line with the costs of other more complex deals. There are also specific tax benefits for ESOP transactions that may improve their net value significantly.

Managing the Proceeds A key part of any exit strategy is the financial plan for managing the proceeds of the deal in a manner consistent with the client’s post-sale goals. Such plans typically include a blueprint for investing sale proceeds in a diversified portfolio. They also typically include an estate plan crafted to take advantage of the trust structures and tax code features that allow your client to preserve wealth and protect the future interests of heirs. Among the favored devices may be family limited partnerships and grantor retained annuity trusts, which can reduce the estate value of shares passed on to heirs. In addition, many entrepreneurs are interested in charitable remainder trusts. These may be used to fund philanthropic programs that realize specific charitable goals while maximizing tax benefits and minimizing costs.

Points to Remember The sale of a business is only one small transaction at the center of a larger plan often referred to as an exit strategy.

The most successful exit strategies are those that give the business owners the greatest probability of comfort with the results as seen in their financial security, family dynamics, and long-range goals.

There are many options for structuring the sale of the business, and each has different implications for other elements of the broader strategy. Buy-sell agreements can help maintain continuity for remaining partners in a wide range of circumstances.

Pure cash transactions typically yield the greatest immediate liquidity. Leveraged transactions may enable managers, partners, or family to take over and maintain continuity for the business. ESOPs can provide tax benefits and empower employees.

Trusts can be valuable tools for managing the income tax and estate planning implications of the wealth derived from a business sale.

Plan Right. The Bellwether Group at Morgan Stanley can be reached at 941.363.8515 If you’d like to learn more, please contact Aimee Cogan.

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GIVING

Performing Beautifully John & Rachel Jakes Story & Photo by Jake Hartvigsen

John Jakes can’t remember exactly how many books he has

just as easily have been the theater, according to the author and

written over the course of his distinguished career. But he does

his wife Rachel, whom he met and married 62 years ago while

remember his first sale. Called Machine, it was a science fiction

studying creative writing at DePauw University.

story about a demonic toaster that tries to take over the world.

He was just 18 years old at the time, and he earned $25.

In fact, Sarasota’s thriving arts and culture scene and, in particular, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, are key reasons the

“My father was really impressed that someone would pay good,

couple decided to relocate from Hilton Head, South Carolina to

hard cash for something written by a kid,” Jakes recalls with a

our area in 2004. Since then, they have devoted both their time

chuckle. “I guess you could say that began my career as a writer.”

and resources as patrons and as members of the Van Wezel Foundation board, to helping the Van Wezel grow and prosper.

Over the next 25 years, Jakes estimates that he wrote more than 60 books and 200 short stories. But it wasn’t until 1974 when he

“The quality of theater here is really remarkable,” says John.

published the first book in his eight-volume American bicenten-

“When we first arrived in town, we attended several perfor-

nial series, The Kent Chronicles, that Jakes became a household

mances at the Van Wezel and were always impressed. So when

name. Since then, he has gained recognition as one of America’s

they asked me to join an advisory board and then the Founda-

best-known and best-selling authors of historical fiction.

tion board, it seemed like a natural fit.”

To date, The Kent Family Chronicles has sold more than 55 mil-

Among the Foundation’s efforts that the couple appreciates most

lion copies and earned Jakes distinction as the first author to

are its youth education programs. “It’s so important to expose kids

have three books simultaneously on The New York Times best-

to the arts,” says Rachel. “Not only does it give them a chance

seller list. His Civil War series, The North and South Trilogy,

to see live shows, but for many it’s an opportunity to attend the

reached #1 on The New York Times bestseller list and spurred

theater when they might not be able to do so otherwise. They will

an ABC television miniseries that remains the seventh highest

carry those experiences with them throughout their lives.”

rated of all time. Other notable works include Homeland (1993), American Dreams (1998) and Charleston (2002).

In addition, the couple has recently taken an interest in the Van Wezel Foundation’s Beautification of the Hall campaign, which

Jakes says he feels both honored and humbled by such success.

is aimed at enhancing the overall theater-going experience at

“People say that the harder you work, the more you make your

the 42-year-old facility.

own luck. That’s partly true, but I think there is a good deal of just plain luck involved too. You have to be standing on the right

“People don’t always think about it,” says Jakes, “but theater

street corner when the bus comes by.”

is a highly competitive business. In order to attract the best shows, you have to have the best facilities. That’s what the

While the bus that stopped for Jakes led him to a highly suc-

Van Wezel Foundation is seeking to do, and we’re happy to

cessful and prolific career in historical fiction writing, it might

support them.”

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Supporting Academic Excellence Ron Gelbman Story & Photo by Jake Hartvigsen

After nearly 30 years as a top-level executive at Johnson & John-

and are designed to help students lead successful and happy lives.

son, Ron Gelbman was looking to spend more time with his

Despite ODA’s diminutive size by public school standards en-

family when they decided to move back to his native Florida

rollment for this year is just under 700 students in grades pre-K

in 2000. But he also knew it was important to find a top-notch

through 12, the results are impressive for the school, which

school for his 10 year old daughter, Lisa, Class of 2008. After a

was founded on Siesta Key in 1924 and now has a campus in

few phone calls to trusted friends and colleagues, he knew they

Lakewood Ranch as well. Between 1996-2013, ODA boasted a

had found their home in Sarasota when he heard about The

100% college matriculation rate, and last year alone graduating

Out-of-Door Academy (ODA).

students garnered more than $7.5 million in scholarship dollars to the country’s leading colleges and universities.

“I’m on the board at Rollins College,” says Gelbman, who earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the Winter Park Uni-

Furthermore, 2013 graduate Brittany Wenger earned the Google

versity. “I called the head of admissions there and he told me,

Science Fair Grand Prize for inventing a new procedure for diag-

‘You’ve got to go to Out-of-Door.’ So we took a tour and im-

nosing breast cancer that has proven to be 99 percent effective

mediately knew this was the place. We’ve loved it ever since.”

when identifying cancer cells. In recognition of her achievement, Wenger was recently named one of TIME magazine’s “30 Under

For Gelbman, that love extended beyond just admiring the won-

30 World Changers.” Yet, she is far from alone in her desire to

derful mixture of academics, arts, and athletics in addition to the

use her ODA education for the common good. During the 2012-

individualized attention Lisa enjoyed while attending ODA. He

2013 school year, Out-of-Door students performed over 15,000

quickly became a board member at the school and has played

hours of community service at organizations ranging from Gocio

an active role in its growth and development, including serving

Elementary to the American Cancer Society.

as chair for ODA’s $15 million capital campaign.

“Service to community and service to others is very important “I’ve always liked the idea of independent schools,” says Gelb-

to us,” says Gelbman, “and we try to model that for our students

man, “but at ODA they take that to a whole other level. Not

every day. Whether it is an example set by our teachers and staff

only do students enjoy the quality of academics that you would

or by those of us on the board, we try to show the students that

expect, but the way art and athletics are mixed in helps create

it is important to get involved and to help make a difference.”

well-rounded kids.”

As for the future, Gelbman points to the success of the recent Yet beyond quality programming in each of these areas Gelbman

capital campaign and the addition of exceptional facilities as

says what really sets ODA apart is the way the school imbues

having positioned ODA nicely for continued excellence. “We

students with a sense of community and instills within them core

believe that we are truly living our mission; however, that does

values like excellence, integrity, respect, responsibility and service

not mean we are finished dreaming. There is more excitement

to others. He says all are points of emphasis in the ODA mission

to come.”

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NEW

WOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT

OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2014

By Sue Cullen

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As Wood Asset Management marks its 20th anniversary this year, the firm is adding exclusive and innovative alternative investment opportunities that are consistent with its philosophy of delivering high quality, risk managed solutions grounded in meticulous research. Over the past two decades, Wood has established an enviable track record of helping clients achieve their investment goals through a consistent and customizable strategy that balances yield and risk.

Wood Asset Management enters its third decade with fresh surroundings in the heart of downtown Sarasota at 1605 Main St., where it plans to continue building its reputation for delivering fastidious, personalized “boutique” service with direct access to those responsible for developing investment strategies and managing portfolios. Unlike traditional boutique firms, Wood also wields the resources and capabilities of a much larger, very well capitalized entity as part of Titanium Asset Management, which has $9 billion in assets under management.

“Wood Asset Management’s team is truly excellent in what they do,” said Bob Brooks, chairman of Titanium Asset Management, which acquired Wood in 2007 following an affiliation established in 2000. “At the same time, they have access to capabilities through other parts of our firm from a portfolio management standpoint with leading edge information technology, product lines, and research tools. Our vision is to offer products that will be a safeguard of investments for people whose lives depend on it.”

Nothing demonstrated the validity of Wood’s focus on risk-managed investment solutions more than the 2008 financial crisis. “Our clients navigated the crisis well as we avoided the major blow-ups,” said Harald Hvideberg, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer. “By the summer of 2008, we had exited all portfolio exposure to banks, the worst hit sector during the crisis. It was partly good timing and good risk management. It is also because we seek out high quality investments and take a conservative approach for most clients, many of whom have attained a certain level of wealth, and their goal is to preserve it while ensuring their spending requirements are met.”

Another benefit clients gained from the guidance they received from Wood’s portfolio managers Hvideberg and Tyler Pullen, Vice President, was the ability to discover the opportunities in the downturn. “Clients who were scenesarasota.com

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Photo of Colleen Kenefick, Tyler Pullen, Robert H. Stovall, Astrid Kouw & Harald Hvideberg by Herb Booth

with us through the downturn are pleased that they did not sell

decide to pull out, their returns are not going to be attractive.

at a very inopportune time. Instead, it turned out to be a unique

What we now offer them are defensive funds, so people have

buying opportunity and we were able to add some high quality

choices about diversifying into uncorrelated investments that

core holdings to the portfolios,” Pullen said. “That’s because of

have been designed to produce good returns regardless what

the extensive original research we do, our philosophy of invest-

happens in the markets.”

ment and our disciplined buy and sell strategy.”

Opportunities exist now in sectors like solar financing

In the second quarter this year, Wood Asset Management

and mezzanine debt that are not available to the general

will unveil new investment opportunities that are unavailable

public, but which are very attractive if someone is able to

elsewhere locally, including investments designed to provide

participate, he said. For example, Brooks cited a recent of-

returns that are uncorrelated with the vagaries of the stock

fering of a mezzanine-financing product to facilitate leases

market and the yield curve market. Wood also is adding in-

by the federal government. “The net yield to investors is 9.7

stitutional-quality fixed income products. “The new offerings

percent, and it is backed by the U.S. government,” he said.

and strategies compliment our existing strategies, but are pack-

“It gives investors a safe and long-term investment. This is an

aged in a way to take some of the volatility out of the invest-

example of the type of opportunity that Wood will be making

ments,” Hvideberg said. “The common denominator between

available to clients.”

our existing offerings and the new products is that both will be

Another offering will be a market hybrid fund that com-

high quality and conservative and consistent with our philoso-

bines the best of Wood’s equity market strategies with the

phy going back to day one.”

high-performing fixed income products offered by Titanium

“People are still very cautious because of what happened

subsidiary, National Investment Services (NIS), whose clients

in 2008,” Brooks said. “The unfortunate result is that they only

include some of the largest institutional investors in the nation.

came back to the market relatively recently and don’t have as

This type of dynamic product will combine the best of NIS’

much of an upside cushion. If the market corrects, and they

and Woods’ offerings, allowing funds to be reallocated among

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fixed income, preferred equity, and pure equity, Brooks said.

All of those who make investment decisions at Wood Asset

“Having a fund like this allows investments to be reallo-

Management are CFA® charterholders, a designation that sav-

cated quickly in response to the markets. When the market is

vy investors often seek out because it represents the highest

up, we may not know exactly what is around the corner, but

academic achievement for financial professionals. CFA char-

we can take a lot of volatility out of the equation,” Hvideberg

terholders must sign a stringent code of ethics each year to

said. “Bringing NIS into the mix, which manages $3.5 bil-

demonstrate their commitment to high professional standards.

lion of institutional-quality assets and is consistently ranked

The designation also requires a minimum level of experience.

among the top 10 percent of fixed income Managers, allows

Both Hvideberg and Pullen are veteran financial profes-

investors the opportunity to earn good returns and to feel

sionals with more than 10 years of service with Wood Asset

safer when the market corrects. ” The new fund also incor-

Management. Previously, Hvideberg gained seven years expe-

porates Wood Asset Management’s core portfolio strategies.

rience as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager for

These are a Dividend Income Strategy, Large Cap Value Strat-

both individual and institutional clients. He earned an MBA

egy, and Core Equity Strategy. Although Wood’s core portfo-

in Finance from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s

lios are risk-managed on the conservative side, the firm also

degree in finance from the University of South Florida. Pullen

has the ability to tailor portfolios completely for clients to

earned his bachelor of business administration degree from

address their individual needs and risk tolerances with sepa-

Stetson University.

rately managed accounts, he said.

Rounding out the Wood Management team are Robert

While Wood Asset Management keeps a strong focus on

Stovall, Senior Advisor, and Colleen Kenefick, Vice Presi-

private client accounts, it has also earned the trust of large in-

dent, who heads up client services. Stovall also has been with

stitutional investors like publicly traded U.S. corporations and

Wood for a decade and is renowned for a long and successful

pension funds. The firm has been very successful in this highly

career in the financial industry. Sought by the media for his

competitive marketplace where it is intensely monitored by

insights, he was a regular panelist for 28 years on the high-

consulting firms. “Fortune 100 companies and large funds re-

ly regarded Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser where he

view our organization on an ongoing basis,” Hvideberg said.

was named to the program’s Hall of Fame. Stovall also was a

“They make sure what we do is supported by research, that

regular columnist for Forbes and Financial World. He often is

we have the proper policies and procedures in place, and that

quoted by a variety of media including Forbes, CNBC, and the

our financials are solid.”

Wall Street Journal.

That oversight translates into high caliber investment

Colleen Kenefick is “fantastic” at her job, Brooks said.

strategies that also are available to private clients and fosters

“She is the ultimate advocate for clients with whom I’ve ever

transparency in the actions taken by Hvideberg and Pullen in

worked,” he added. She too has a long affiliation with Wood,

managing the firms’ funds and clients’ portfolios. “Since we

having joined the firm in 2002. Colleen has more than 23 years

are the portfolio managers who are doing the actual research

working with clients in the financial services sector, and she

and purchase of stocks and bonds, we know exactly why we

received her bachelor’s degree and an MBA in finance from

have made each transaction,” Pullen said. “We are right here

Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I.

and available to give our perspective or answer questions, and

With Wood Asset Management’s success over the years,

our clients take full advantage of that.” The two portfolio man-

and its team members’ connection with the community in

agers also publish quarterly commentary and host a monthly

which they live, the firm and its members have supported a va-

conference call open to all clients to discuss their broad think-

riety of community organizations. These include Mote Marine

ing on the market, how they are positioning portfolios, and

Sea Turtle Conservation and Rescue, Bradenton YMCA, Moffitt

what changes have been made and why.

Cancer Center, Jewish Housing Council Foundation, Sarasota

Brooks calls Hvideberg and Pullen “research fanatics.”

“While we have access to a broad spectrum of research and

schools, Gold Coast Greyhound Advancement Center, and Sun Coast Greyhound Rescue.

high caliber analytics through Titanium that we incorporate

“Sarasota is important to us, and we want to focus on it to

into our own research, our analysis is very independent,” Pul-

be sure we have the right personal and professional presence

len said. “No one is telling us what to buy and sell for our

here,” Brooks said. “Our team helps clients through incredible

clients or how our portfolios should be positioned. We attend

service, excellent relationship management, and strong reli-

conference calls of the companies we own or are considering

able products. They literally are just a phone call away for any

and then make our decision on the stock.”

investor, and I’d put their skill up against anyone.”

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Alfstad& launched its Sarasota studio and exhibition space in 2013 with an intent to reimagine how to make and market art. This season, the production company has lined-up innovative, multidimensional exhibits designed to raise the bar on Sarasota’s contemporary art scene.

Creative Cool

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In February, Alfstad& is reimagining the work of two immense talents who were instrumental in bringing modern art to America at the turn of the last century. The exhibit, Reimagining Georgia O’Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz: 2014, will run February 7 to 16 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Ice House, an expansive 8,900 square foot exhibition space at 1314 10th Street just off of U.S. 41 in the Rosemary District.

“We will try to explore what they would be doing now with all the tools available today,” said Alfstad& founder Sam Alfstad. “Going back and focusing on what they were thinking about and their influences is a way to get today’s artists excited, and we hope we can get audiences together that are excited about it, too. Our idea is to create focused shows, which we call the reimagined shows.”

March will bring an exhibit of Hans Weigand’s work. Weigand is well known in Europe for his Austrian Expressionism and his Silver Surfer alter ego. The Neue Vienna Art exhibit will run March 7 through 16. The Ice House, with its open, rebar-crossed 13-foot ceilings, white walls, and polished concrete floors makes a perfect backdrop for Weigand’s pieces, many of which are large scale works, Alfstad said. Alfstad& recently completed a show in January that explored generational art through four Ringling College of Art + Design professors and their sons and daughters, which was sponsored by Children First. Details of April’s exhibit are being finalized. Entry costs for the exhibits are $10 for age 13 and older.

Students with valid I.D.s and children 12 and under are admitted for free.

Alfstad says his exhibits are inspired by

have a connection with the art and to take home something to remember it by.”

the museum model. “Museums are great

Therefore, the Ice House includes a gift shop with a collection of shirts, bags, books,

at aggregating art around a theme or artist,

and art supplies that also are available on its website, www.IceHouseOn10th.com.

promoting it, having people line up to see it, and then exiting them through the gift shop,”

“The Ice House, which is reminiscent of contemporary art spaces in SoHo or London,

he says. “They realize that people want to

is being made available to others who want to produce their own shows or events,” Alfstad said. “The former warehouse also has a video room and lecture area,” he added. Alfstad hopes the Ice House, and his studio space at 1421 5th St., will create more excitement for the Rosemary District. He also envisions class tours and children’s art classes. “We would like to bring people in and see the area boom and become more vibrant,” he says. “We’re very committed to giving back to the community.”

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The State of our Local Economy is...

GOOD! Hopefully, we’re all feeling it. Our local economy is on

the uptick. Real estate is commanding higher prices and changing hands at a swifter speed. But what were some of the 2013 drivers? I asked this question of the heads of both the Sarasota and Manatee county economic development corporations and what they are doing to ensure our continued growth.

– Julie Milton, Executive Editor

MARK HUEY

President and Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County:

Sarasota County experienced remarkable economic progress in 2013 and laid the foundations for broad and diversified economic growth in coming years. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County played a fundamental role in that progress by helping local businesses grow, expand, hire and grow some more, while recruiting new companies and jobs to the area.

The county is now experiencing rising home values, declining unemployment, increased construction, record tourism, major mall construction, a flurry of hotel and condominium plans in downtown Sarasota, the launch of Project B.I.G. to link college students with entrepreneurial resources, the growth of the HUB shared work space/ incubator, and more.

A new dynamic was converting a construction borrow pit to a world-class rowing facility. In 2013, Nathan Benderson Park was chosen for the 2017 World Rowing Championships by the International Federation of Rowing Associations Congress. A few months after that announcement, the park was chosen to co-host the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Rowing Championships, cementing it as one of the top rowing facilities in the world and a tremendous national and international

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draw for Sarasota County. Benderson also was chosen as the first region in the United States to host a world cup pentathlon final. With tens of thousands of fans will come every form of economic development.

Here’s a little bit of what went on in Sarasota County last year:

• PGT Industries, the nation’s leading supplier of residential impact-resistant

windows and doors, broke ground on a $15 million glass operations plant in January 2014. The 96,000-square-foot facility will allow PGT to expand its current glass cutting, tempering and laminating processes and more effectively control the quality.

• Tervis Tumbler, which manufactures popular insulated tumblers, is spending $12 million on new construction and equipment at its Venice facility and is expecting to add 154 jobs by 2016.

• Sarasota-based MobileBits Corp. is expanding operations at its current facility at IntegraClick Business Center in Sarasota. MobileBits, a technology company that operates a mobile marketing and shopping application called Samy, is expanding by 2,000 square feet, and creating 40 new jobs over three years. Samy is used around the world.

• Enzymedica Inc., (shown above) a life sciences company producing enzyme-focused supplements, added its name to a growing number of biotech companies in Sarasota County when it moved into its new Venice facility. Enzymedica is the No. 1 selling enzyme company in the country. The firm expects to add 72 employees to its staff of 50 during the next five years at its new location — a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot building in Interstate Business Center on Jacaranda Road.

• Beacon Aviation Insurance Services, which underwrites and markets insurance for the general aviation and business aviation communities nationwide, is adding about 30 high-paid employees over the next three years as it moves into larger office space in Sarasota. Beacon recently became the exclusive Workers’ Compensation underwriter and manager for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and their Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program.

“The year 2013 was a memorable one in our community's economic development story. Each of our 2013 milestone investments and commitments represents a vote of confidence in our future.”

• Since the inception of the local incentive fund in 2010, 32 companies have been awarded job creation grants with commitments to create 2,480 new jobs over a 3- to 5-year timeframe. To date, 1,784 of those jobs have been created, equating to 72% of the promised jobs promised thus far, with a lot of time left. A few highlights include: Voalte created 57 new jobs; HMA created 100 new jobs and is still hiring; Datum created 35 new jobs; Aso created 59 new jobs; and Hoveround added 122 new jobs.

• The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office, a division of the EDC, served more than 370 projects in 2013, including independent features, short films, commercials, documentaries, television programs, reality TV shows, fashion shoots, music videos and more. The economic impact of productions in Sarasota scenesarasota.com

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County for 2013 exceeded $8 million, and the activity level brought the film office’s total projects since inception in 2007 to more than 2,000.

Sarasota’s national film stature increased further when film office Director Jeanne Corcoran was elected to the board of directors of the Association of Film Commissioners International — one of only four United States film commissioners on that worldwide board.

The year 2013 was a memorable one in our community's economic development story. Each of our 2013 milestone investments and commitments represents a vote of confidence in our future.

CONNECT: www.edcsarasotacounty.com | mhuey@edcsarasotacounty.com | 941.309.1200.

EDC of Sarasota County is the public/private partnership leading economic diversification efforts by working with community and regional partners.

SHARON HILLSTROM

President and Chief Executive Officer, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp:

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In 2013, signs of the economic times in the Bradenton area were definitely looking up: The unemployment rate declined, construction companies were clamoring for workers, and tourism was robust.

At the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC), where we focus on assisting businesses that provide higher-wage jobs and that sell goods and services beyond the local market, we saw another healthy trend as existing businesses announced plans to expand and hire more employees. Meantime, major employers whose relocation plans hit the news recently were moving forward with hiring and training employees for high-skill positions that tend to pay higher wages.

Here are a few examples:

• Air Products is a Fortune 300 company that chose to locate its Southeast U.S.

manufacturing facility across the street from Port Manatee. The Air Products facility was nearly completed at this writing, and the company was methodically hiring and training workers, many of them recruited locally.

• Feld Entertainment’s global headquarters (above) in Ellenton continued to capture headlines. The EDC, in collaboration with Manatee County Government, worked with Feld throughout the site-selection and relocation process.

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• IMG Academy recently completed part of a $197-million expansion, adding a new stadium, sport complex and residential hall. In partnership with Gatorade, the academy built the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, overnight making IMG Academy and the Bradenton area a hub for sports science R&D. • It Works Global, a consumer lifestyle, health and skincare products company, is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters to the downtown Palmetto riverfront. This is great news for downtown Palmetto, and the ultimate economic impact will certainly be significant.

• Radiant Power, a subsidiary of HEICO Corp., designs and manufactures products for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. With its second expansion in less than a year, Radiant Power expanded its facility to accommodate a product line that is relocating from Illinois.

• Mercedes Medical Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned national medical distribution company that serves customers in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Mercedes Medical also has made the Inc. 500 list, and is now growing again with an expansion to accommodate nearly 50 new high quality jobs.

• Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds. In 2013, Sun opened its third manufacturing facility in the Bradenton-Sarasota area. If Sun’s job creation projections come to pass, the company will add approximately 300 new high quality jobs over the next five years.

• xByte Technologies, a reseller of information technology equipment, has doubled its footprint in the Bradenton area by opening a 30,000-sq.-ft. facility to include expanded staging and fulfillment areas, larger warehouse facilities and additional testing areas. xByte has 31 employees.

• Palmetto Canning Company is a legacy business in the Bradenton area.

“At the EDC, we expect 2014 to deliver similar results, with most new jobs created by existing businesses that are growing incrementally. The sports performance industry and manufacturingrelated businesses will continue to help fuel the local economy.”

Originally known for making guava jelly, the business has diversified into a private-label food packaging service for a variety of pourable food products. To address its robust packaging service business, Palmetto Canning added another 10,000 sq. ft. to its existing Palmetto warehouse.

• Motorworks Brewing will be a full production craft brewery, taproom and beer garden near downtown Bradenton. The grand plan is for the brewery to distribute its product across the United States. Over the next five years, Motorworks is projected to create 30 new jobs with an approximate economic impact of $1.9 million.

• In addition to working directly with companies on relocations and expansions, the EDC takes the lead on marketing the Bradenton area as a global destination for business. An example of early results from this effort is New South Biolabs LLC, which selected the Bradenton area for a sales, marketing and distribution center for anti-microbial products made by a Canadian company. The company plans to add 52 new jobs over the next five years.

At the EDC, we expect 2014 to deliver similar results, with most new jobs created by existing businesses that are growing incrementally. The sports performance industry and manufacturing-related businesses will continue to help fuel the local economy. Our efforts to brand the Bradenton area as a world-class destination for global businesses will place us on the radar of corporate site selectors for relocations.

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“ WISTFUL AND

DEEPLY MOVING. THE PLAY PULSES WITH HUMOR – Evening Standard

Brian Friel

by directed by two-time Tony Award-winner

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NOW PLAYING THROUGH

Bernard Balbot and Christian Conn, Photo by Daniel Kelly

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Rick Alley, a prop construction artisan at the Koski Center photo by David Matheson

Asolo Rep’s 55th season marks the second season of its ambitious

says. But there are a few changes, with the biggest change in what

five-year American Character Project, which examines, explores, and

he does now coming thanks to technology. The digital revolution

celebrates the extraordinary people, culture, history, and experiences

has profoundly affected the theater. The main console can easily

that make America unique. To better understand this exciting project

program lights to zoom, move, or change patterns. You can also

as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at Asolo Rep, we’ll share the

control hundreds of dimmers with a single button. In essence, one

insights and experiences of three major figures: Producing Artistic

light becomes 1,000 different lights.

Director Michael Donald Edwards, Production Manager Vic Meyrich, and longtime company member Carolyn Michel.

Meyrich points out that all the scenery is custom made at its nearby, state-of-the-art, 45,000 square foot Robert and Beverly

“The nearest organizational model I can think of to our theater

Koski Production Center and it has to specifically be designed for

is NASA,” said Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards.

quick changeovers between shows. Matinee show scenery might

While Asolo Rep is not challenged by the task of launching a

come down around 4:30 which leaves only 90 minutes to change

multi-million pound aircraft into space, its production team does

to a new set for the evening show.

take on amazing feats. Just consider the meaning of a “rep” theater

“It’s not like a show at other performing art centers where a

– it has as many as four different shows running at the same time, on

truck pulls up and unloads all the props,” said Meyrich. Everything

the same stage and on the same day.

Asolo Rep needs for each of the shows has all got to fit in the space

At the helm of Asolo Rep’s production and technical team is Vic Meyrich, a member of the Asolo Rep family since 1969. In

they have and it’s all got to be movable as needed. Talk about a logistical feat!

construction world terms, he’s the general contractor who makes sure

A good example of this is the set for the March 12 through

the whole production gets done on time and on budget. The logistics

April 19 production of The Grapes of Wrath. This play has every

of handling the props, set, lighting, and other elements of every show

theatrical effect you can think of including rain, a 1930s Ford

is always a challenge, but Meyrich loves figuring out how to make it

pickup truck, and a mock-up of the Colorado River! Thanks to four

all come together to create a flawless rep season each year.

stagehands, a prop man, a wardrobe person, and a pair of lighting

“What I did in school is basically what I do today. I ran the AV (Audio Visual) department and had the keys to everything,” he

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In addition to all the elements that must cohesively fit together,

of Edwards, who is in his 8th season at Asolo Rep. Since beginning

Asolo Rep also has a company of actors and guest artists who play

this series, the ideas people bring – from inside and outside of Asolo

a variety of roles throughout the season. Carolyn Michel is the

Rep – about what plays they should do has tripled. That’s how high

Keating Family Foundation Actor Chair and an associate artist in

the interest has been.

her 23rd season at Asolo Rep.

Every production within Asolo Rep’s American Character

Michel started acting at the age of six when she played a

Project represents the cultural forces at play today, and each

tulip in a kindergarten performance. She put her arms above

play reawakens people to those realities, offering insight into

her head and people applauded. Soon after, she went to a little

these forces, and ultimately revealing insight into ourselves. This

theater school and performed at synagogue and in school plays.

connection allows audiences to become active participants in the

She found that people thought she was good at acting. “For a shy

American Character Project conversation.

girl, I couldn’t relate as easily to others in real life. This gave me an outlet,” she said.

For example, in Show Boat, the theater’s highest-grossing production of all time, theater-goers were thrilled with the fusion

Throughout her career, that outlet has also provided its share

of black and white music. You can’t hear “Ol’ Man River” or

of challenges. This season she’ll be playing vastly different roles

“Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” without recognizing that these songs

such as Granma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath and Silda Grauman

from 1927 represent the birth of what’s now widely known as the

in Other Desert Cities — a play by Jon Robin Baitz, the creator

American sound. Sure, this musical is a watershed moment in the

of the TV drama Brothers & Sisters. Granma Joad is a very devout

history of American musicals, but it also adds to the conversation,

Christian who threatens hellfire and damnation at every turn, plus

bringing a bit of spectacle and seriousness to the ongoing American

she becomes increasingly sick as the play develops. Silda is a former

character examination.

TV writer who’s reckless, fragile, and has a strong Bohemian side to

Asolo Rep and Edwards want to get the story out—live theater

her. Granma Joad is a Depression era woman living hand to mouth

is for everybody. It’s not an elitist experience. Once you get through

as her family moves West, while Silda is young and fairly modern.

the door, you quickly realize that this is MY theater and these stories

Talk about two very different roles!

are about me. It is a portal through which your perception will be

“The trick,” Michel says “is to give yourself enough advance

expanded.

time to do your homework and have fully formed questions about

“You won’t believe what’s possible for you until you give live

your character answered before you enter rehearsal.” Is there a

theater the opportunity,” says Edwards. “It makes life more livable

danger of mixing up lines between the roles? “No more than one

right now.”

might confuse baseball and football,” she says. “Or confuse a Christmas carol with Happy Birthday.”

Michel is a big fan of the rep season versus one-at-a-time productions. “It’s kind of a journey,” she says, explaining how each is a peek into the thought processes and lives of the characters, the eras, the culture of those places and times. Just like a dancer, she

Plus he guarantees that any young men who take a date to live theater will find their own respect quotient exponentially increased.

Not a bad perk to go along with an inspiring and enjoyable time at Asolo Rep! For more information on Asolo Rep, please visit www.asolorep. org or call the box office at 941-351-8000.

learns the steps then gives herself over to the experience. Indeed, that exchange of energy between audience and actor is one of the main appeals to live theater.

Producing Artistic Director Michael Edwards also talked about the importance and vitality of live theater in an age where so many entertainment experiences occur in the home.

“Having live theater as an option, as a cultural choice for the next generation, is our biggest and I think most exciting challenge,” he said.

The best advocate for live theater?

The work itself. “Once you experience it, it’s almost addictive,”

The Remaining Season Lineup Includes: Through February 27

Other Desert Cities

Through April 12

Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Through April 13

Vanya and Sonia and Masha

and Spike March 12 – April 19

The Grapes of Wrath

April 2 – April 27

4000 Miles

April 29 – June 1

Hero: The Musical

a special charge, a communal buzz about the entire experience.

May 18 – June 15

I Loved, I Lost, I Made

Plus with live theater, what happens requires an intensity of a

Spaghetti

he said. Edwards explained that it is why the ancient Greeks built auditoriums in a 50,000-person city that held 40,000 people. For them, theater was a religious, spiritual event. It’s also how they built community identity via the shared response, which simply doesn’t occur when one’s watching a movie on TV at home. Live, there’s

relationship where responses happen in real time and that generates a whole new level of empathy and connection.

June 7 – July 3

Summer Production TBA

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Enduring Encore Sarasota Opera’s 55th Season

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Sarasota Opera’s 2014 winter season promises a delightful mix opera lovers won’t want to miss — revivals of several of its most acclaimed past productions, the premiere of Verdi’s Jérusalem (as part of the ongoing Verdi Cycle), and the debut of some engaging new concerts. scenesarasota.com

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Executive Director Richard Russell said 2014 promises to be a season of celebration.

“Not only will Sarasota Opera be marking the company’s 55th consecutive season, we will be commemorating the anniversaries of the birth of three of opera’s most significant composers through our programming: Wagner, Britten, and of course Verdi,” Russell said. “We invite our audience to come and join in the festivities.”

The 2014 Winter Opera Festival opens with a new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s hot-blooded drama Il trovatore, playing ten performances from February 8 to March 22. Not seen in Sarasota since 1993, Il trovatore tells the story of a troubadour’s quest for love, a soldier’s lust, and a mother’s undying thirst for vengeance.

Originally premiered in 1853, Il trovatore features operatic favorites such as the famous “Anvil Chorus” and the valiant tenor cabaletta “Di quella pira.”

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Soprano Reyna Carguill, known for her recent performances of Elisabeth de Valois in Verdi’s Don Carlos and Lucrezia in I due Foscari, will return to sing the role of Leonora. Ms. Carguill will be joined by three rising stars in the opera world, making their Sarasota Opera debuts this season: baritone David Pershall as Count di Luna, mezzo-soprano Margaret Mezzacappa as the vengeful Azucena, and tenor Kirk Dougherty as the troubadour Manrico. Stephanie Sundine will return as stage director and Maestro Victor DeRenzi will conduct.

“We have not done Il trovatore in many years,” DeRenzi said. “So it is well worth a new production.”

Gioachino Rossini’s comedic classic The Barber of Seville will return to Sarasota Opera’s stage on February 15 in a revival of the company’s acclaimed 2008 production, and will play nine performances through March 21. The story depicts Count Almaviva and his efforts to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina with charm and wit rather than money, enlisting the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Baritone Marco Nisticò returns to sing the role of Figaro, tenor Hak Soo Kim will return as Count Almaviva, and making her Sarasota Opera debut, mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams, whose recent appearances include Glimmerglass Opera and the Aspen Music Festival, will sing the role of Rosina. William Gustafson, who has helmed past productions of The Barber of Seville as well as The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretel for Sarasota Opera, will return to direct.

The month of March will open with a stirring revival, last seen here in 2000, of Richard Wagner’s haunting opera The Flying Dutchman — the tale of a cursed sea captain forced to wander the world, ultimately finding redemption in the selfless gift of a woman’s love. Bass Kevin Short will sing the title role, tenor Michael Hendrick will take on the role of the huntsman Erik, and

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soprano Dara Hobbs will return to Sarasota Opera to make her role debut as Senta. Maestro David Neely, a noted specialist of the German repertoire, will conduct and Tom Diamond will direct.

The opera will run for 7 performances from March 1 – March 23.

Closing out the Winter Opera Festival will be the Sarasota Opera debut of Verdi’s Jérusalem, an epic tale of warriors, family rivalry, and jealousy that evolves into a story of forgiveness. Based on his earlier opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Jérusalem abounds with rousing choruses, beautiful ensembles, and exciting arias.

“Jérusalem will mark the 30th operatic installment of the Verdi Cycle and a rare operatic experience audiences won’t want to miss,” DeRenzi said. “It is rarely performed, but it is an important work. It’s the first work he wrote for Paris, and shows forward movement in his style. A big part of what we do is produce operas that one doesn’t get to see on other opera stages. This is one of those pieces. It gives a chance for our audience to hear music that they don’t have a chance to hear almost anywhere else.

And it moves us to the conclusion of our Verdi Cycle, which is approaching very quickly.”

In addition to its heady line-up of operas, Sarasota Opera will present three signature concerts designed to highlight great songs, arias, and scenes beyond this season’s repertoire — all performed at the Opera House.

On Wednesday, March 5, the “American Opera Concert” will explore the past and present of American opera and vocal music, which will be performed with piano accompaniment by Sarasota Opera’s apprentice and studio artists.

On Tuesday, March 18, Sarasota Opera presents its annual “Artists Choice Concert”, which has become a Sarasota Opera tradition.

Principal and studio artists will perform their choice of the best of opera and Broadway on the Sarasota Opera main stage, with piano accompaniment.

The 2014 Winter Season will come to a close with “The Verdi Concert” on Sunday, March 23. The end of the Verdi Cycle is now only three years away, and “The Verdi Concert” is an excellent opportunity to experience a mix of Verdi’s well known, not so well known, and hidden musical gems. Featuring Sarasota Opera soloists, orchestra, and chorus, this concert reaffirms why Sarasota Opera is Verdi’s American home.

“I’m involved in all of the concerts and it’s a joy to perform them for our audience,” DeRenzi said. “People like different things, so we’re looking to get as many people as we can to the opera.”

For more information about Sarasota Opera’s winter season, visit www.sarasotaopera.org or call the box office at 941.328.1300. scenesarasota.com

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A Magical Pas de Deux

Sarasota Ballet & Ricardo Graziano

By Steven J. Smith | Photos by Frank Atura

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s winter slowly melts into spring, The Sarasota Ballet plans to leave its audience dancing on air with several inspired programs incorporating the choreography of rising star Ricardo Graziano.

A principal dancer with the ballet for almost four seasons, Graziano began choreographing to much local acclaim in 2011. Recently he was asked to create a brand new world premiere ballet as part of this season’s Program 5, which will share the bill from February 28 to March 3 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts with Sir Frederick Ashton’s Monotones I & II and Agnes DeMille’s Rodeo. For Program 6, playing April 4 & 5 at the Sarasota Opera House, The Sarasota Ballet will revive Graziano’s celebrated Symphony of Sorrows, which was last produced in May 2012. Symphony of Sorrows will accompany Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering and the company premiere of Antony Tudor’s Gala Performance.

Graziano was humbled to present his world premiere in conjunction with ballets by such renowned choreographers as Ashton and DeMille, but said his style is much different from their styles.

“My creations are a little bit more modern,” he said. “Newer choreographers experiment with movement and try different things with balance. Instead of holding the girl by the waist or the hand, for example, she can also be held by the neck or by the knees.”

Graziano quickly added his choreography also incorporates established ballet movements such as pirouettes, jumps, and turns, but he maintained he and his contemporaries are always searching for new and different movements and attitudes that will enhance and expand upon those with which audiences are familiar. He also pointed out that his ballets reach for a profound emotional connection with the audience rather than telling a linear story.

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Principal Dancer & Choreographer Ricardo Graziano

The Sarasota Ballet in Graziano’s Shostakovich Suite (2011)

“For the new ballet, I chose music by Olafur Arnalds, who is a wonderful Icelandic composer,” Graziano said. “His music takes you somewhere else.

It is so beautiful and hopeful and suggests living in the present moment.

Christine Peixoto & Ricardo Rhodes in Graziano’s Symphony of Sorrows (2012)

This ballet will be about living 100 percent, dancing 100 percent, and loving 100 percent. Because we never know what tomorrow will bring.”

Symphony of Sorrows, staged to a haunting score by the late Polish composer Henryk Gorecki, also does not focus on a specific story line, he added, stressing the audience should watch it and take whatever they feel from it.

“Symphony is about how people deal with someone else’s death, but audiences also read other things into it,” Graziano said. “Last time we did it people told me they related such losses in their lives as divorce or a loved one moving far away. My point, though, is I want to show how people deal differently with death.”

The last time Symphony of Sorrow was staged, it took place at the Mertz Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts and was undertaken by other dancers. This time around, with the event taking place at the Sarasota Opera House, Graziano believes it could enhance the piece. “I’m excited it will be on a bigger stage,” he said. “Maybe it will have a bigger impact.”

For more information about Sarasota Ballet’s upcoming programs, visit www.sarasotaballet.org or call 941-359-0099. scenesarasota.com

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Scenes from an Interview:

Bob Roskamp

by Gus Mollasis

His memory is sharp. He remembers many things about a life well lived. He remembers his humble beginnings growing up in rural Iowa with his mom, dad, and his six siblings. And of course he remembers the first time he met his wife. All the ups and downs that shape anyone’s life are etched into his collective memory. Shaken by the loss of his older brother Bert, who suffered from schizophrenia and who ultimately took his own life because of the disease, Roskamp and his wife Diane made a conscious effort to focus their life’s work on making a difference in fighting diseases of the mind such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease. It is Bert’s memory and the loss of many others who suffer from these diseases, which has driven him to his life’s passion of establishing Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute. It is the important research at this prominent Institute that Bob Roskamp hopes will be his greatest legacy in a lifetime of successes. Like most men of accomplishment, he’s learned just as much from the losses as the victories.

But it is the memory of those lost that drive him and his team to work longer and harder with the hope of one day curing these horrible diseases. Because for Bob Roskamp, making the world a better place by helping people get back one of life’s greatest gifts – their memory – is a legacy worth fighting for. Today, the Roskamp Institute is on the verge of making a meaningful difference in fighting many diseases of the mind. I recently spoke with Bob Roskamp and we took a look at some scenes from an interview of his life.

Where were you born?

in my class. (We share a laugh). My way forward, because

Weyburn, Saskatchewan. My dad was a preacher who was

we didn’t have any money, was to figure it out myself. I

born in Iowa. He had a church during the Depression in Can-

could go to a teacher’s college that was 30 miles away and

ada. It’s where many of my siblings were born. My dad joined

work in my uncle’s factory. That was my path forward and

the US Army as a Chaplin in World War II. I don’t know if it

I became a school teacher.

was as much about patriotism or wanting to get away from the seven kids. (Laughing)

How did your humble beginnings help form what would be your philosophical outlook of “self reliance” in life?

If you were showing a snapshot of your childhood, what

That was really your only choice. You worked for whatever

would it look like?

you got. If you went to college that was fine; if you didn’t

Very secure, but lost in a crowd. The family was safe and se-

go to college that was fine; you simply were independent

cure. My mom was very engaged in raising us. I was the young-

pretty early in life. You had responsibilities. I got my first

est of five boys, so you could say I was lost in the crowd so to

car when I was twelve, and I could drive to our neighbor

speak. I was able to evolve through a very secure rural Iowa

Johnny’s farm and milk cows.

environment. My dad being a preacher put us at the center of things and we simply worked hard and fought our way forward.

Out of all your accomplishments, what are you the most proud of?

I’m very proud of my children. But outside of that it is the

What is the greatest thing you learned from your parents?

Roskamp Institute of which I am most proud. The Institute is

Work. (Laughing) Go out and take care of yourself. It was their

the outgrowth of any success we have had. Having the priv-

work ethic. Dad was involved with his big church and mom had

ilege of doing research to solve diseases of the mind is by

a bunch of kids. We grew up pretty quickly in that environment.

far my greatest business accomplishment. We’ve had more enjoyment than most and I’m also awfully proud of building

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Sarasota Bay Club on a piece of dirt that nobody else want-

I wanted to be good in sports, but in that regard I was a disap-

ed. We’ve had a lot of those and we’re proud of each one.

pointment. I had a brother, who I’m very close to, who was a

The Institute is an outgrowth from when I was a schoolteacher

four-star athlete in high school. I was Valedictorian four years

and I had a brother, ten years older, who suffered with schizo-

in a row – 5th grade through 8th grade – because in the pre-

phrenia. That led me to look at doing something outside of

vious year my classmate flunked, and I was the only one left

teaching, which I had enjoyed for seven years. I opened up a

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home for emotionally disturbed adults in rural Chicago. I found

Finish the sentences:

the place. I had no money, but I had an idea, and it worked.

Dr. Michael Mullan (President of Roskamp Institute) is a great

Eventually we built these centers all around Chicago. We’re not

doctor because…

involved with them anymore, but they are still functioning today.

He is passionate, persistent, and brilliant. His wonderful staff

We lost my brother to the disease as he ended his life, but an

all fit into that category. Dr. Mullan’s been a big part of our

outgrowth of a problem led to something positive. I’ll give you

life for more than 20 years. We are thankful that he’s come

a little of my philosophical stuff. “Most of life’s opportunities

into our life and stayed. My life is so much better because I’ve

come disguised as problems. It’s what we do with them that

been able to rub elbows and be part of people’s lives who we

makes all the difference.” In this case, I think my brother’s

have met along the way.

illness led to our interest in homes for emotionally disturbed adults and eventually the founding of the Institute.

The Roskamp Institute is vital because...

Somebody needs to focus on diseases of the mind and that’s

After your brother’s death caused by schizophrenia, tell me

what we have chosen to do. It’s the most difficult part of the

how your life took a major change in direction and how you

body or organ to get at, decipher, and figure out. We are for-

dedicated much of your life’s work to “making a meaningful

tunate during this time to have the tools that we have, not only

difference” when it comes to fighting diseases of the mind.

in the brilliant people available to us from all over the world,

It started by taking care of people in a residential facility. We

but also to have tools that allow things to be accomplished

realized it’s a good outcome for the individual but it doesn’t fix

overnight that would have taken us many years to do, if at all.

the problem that is larger than any of us wish it was. Diseases

We are leap-frogging this thing forward very, very rapidly. Even

of the mind are way behind all of the other things that we can

though we are a not-for-profit, we are entrepreneurial. I don’t

do medically to help people. We fix bones, we fix hearts, and

have the means to see this thing forward forever and Dr. Mullan

we fix all the other parts of the body, but we haven’t done

and the whole team knows that we have to produce value. If we

much with who we are – in fixing the mind. From that point

don’t produce value then we probably shouldn’t be spending

forward, that’s what I became very passionate about.

the money that we are. We may fail at times, but a failure tells us that we don’t have to go down this path anymore.

At the Roskamp Institute, great strides have been made combating Alzheimer’s Disease and other diseases of the mind.

Tell me about the Institute’s greatest accomplishment re-

I know I want to get involved with something when…

I feel it can make the world a better place.

garding this fight and your greatest disappointment thus far.

The biggest frustration is the bureaucracy in Washington. The

Describe the energy that takes place behind the scenes at the

FDA is an impediment to people moving forward by making

Roskamp Institute as you seek a cure for Alzheimer’s.

it too costly and making it too difficult in many areas. They

We play a very small role in trying to combat these diseas-

serve a purpose, but they don’t do it well. Their purpose is to

es. Sure we give inspiration and some resources, but it is Dr.

protect the public. It’s a large bureaucracy and I know that I’m

Mullan and his dedicated team that make it work. I can’t take

not going to be able to change that so I have to live with that

any of the credit for that. We were very fortunate in finding

frustration. Our biggest accomplishment is bringing an Alz-

the right leadership from the start, first at USF, and now here

heimer’s drug into a phase three program. There are only two

at the Institute. They are the force, the energy that makes this

or three other drugs throughout the world that are in phase III

all work – not us. What is it about them? They’re just passion-

Alzheimer’s study. We are quietly moving forward with that

ate about doing what they are doing, and that’s trying to find

and hopefully it will burst upon the scene in a few years and

cures for diseases of the mind and other parts of the body.

make a difference in slowing down or stopping the disease.

We have reason to believe that it will.

In your life, have you learned more from your mistakes or failures as you have from your victories and successes?

How confident are you that in your lifetime you will have a

You do. I’m such an optimist that sometimes I forget about the

cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?

mistakes that I’ve made. What does Gail Sheehy say in Passages?

I am not confident of that. I can’t raise people’s hopes. That’s

“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not really living.”

why I’m quiet about it. Still the efficacy that we have shown in

You’re going to do that in both your personal and business life

phase II of the program was significant enough for us and the

if you want to move forward.

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or if it does not. They wouldn’t have done that if they didn’t

You have provided all aspects of care for seniors, from Inde-

see good evidence. I’m not a scientist, I’m just the biggest fan

pendent Living to Continuing Care communities to Assisted

and supporter of what we do at the Institute. There are many

Living and Skilled Nursing facilities. What is the thread – your

brilliant people there working on a whole lot of other signifi-

philosophy, if you will – that’s made you so successful in this

cant things in addition to Alzheimer’s research – 80 focused

important and vital field of health care?

and dedicated individuals that includes over 40 Ph.D. doctors

People go to school and learn physics, algebra, and all that other

working 24/7 on their passion.

stuff. They really don’t go to school and learn how they should live

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when they get to be 80 or 85 years old, or 75 years old like I am.

dreams have grown together. We share similar values and we

We didn’t go to school to learn that. So our whole job, as I see it, is

inspire each other to do more.

to help seniors enjoy life as they encounter the problems of aging by reducing their fears and loneliness. There are three impediments

Is there a mantra that you live by?

as I see it: the growing problems of physical and mental capabili-

“It’s a day wasted unless you’ve laughed; it’s a day wasted

ties, the fear of aging and being alone, and the creeping loneliness

unless you’ve learned something new; it’s a day wasted unless

that occurs as family and friends die. In a supportive environment,

you’ve found something or someone new to love; and it’s a

all those things can be moderated. You don’t have to worry about

day wasted unless you’ve made the world a better place.”

who will take care of you when you get sick and who will cook your meals for dinner tonight. Regarding keeping physically and

What is your advice to the entrepreneurs and dreamers out

mentally well, we provide different environments so that seniors

there who want to accomplish big things and make the world

can enjoy their lives better with less worry, and I’m proud of that.

a better place?

Find something that does make the world a better place. There

Sarasota Bay Club is a jewel along our waterfront and provides

are a lot of entrepreneurs who do it for gain but finding some-

seniors with a wonderful facility and lifestyle to live out their

thing where you can give back makes it so much more enjoy-

final years. What do you hope for all seniors as they get older?

able for anyone. Persistence overcomes most of the problems

That they can enjoy life and that they all have a supportive

you will run into. You have to believe in what you’re doing

environment. My hope for all seniors is that they find fulfill-

and push forward until you find a way to get to your goal and

ment every day that they’re breathing. At my age, now almost

dream. At the Institute, 90% of the paths that the research

76, I’m out shoveling snow, doing some business, dealing with

takes them on leads to dead ends, but they learn something in

some problems and living life. All of that I think is more fun

those dead ends that help them find a way forward.

than talking about why you sliced on the 17th green today and where’s your next meal coming from. I wish we had more people enjoying retirement, whatever retirement is.

Are you a religious man?

I am not. I’m a spiritual man, but not religious.

You and your wife are very philanthropic. Is there something

If you had a chance to see your brother Bert again, what

inside the both of you, or something that you’ve learned that

would you tell him?

has made you so charitable to this community and to the

I’d like to share with him that his life that he couldn’t live

many causes you support?

made the world a better place because his family picked up

It didn’t come from mom and dad because they didn’t have any

the cause. Because of his illness, I got into this work. Because

money. They lived a beautiful but narrow life. Where did it come

of this work, I had success. Because of this success I was able

from? Diane and I are both fond of Dr. Wayne Dyer. He has

to start the Institute. Bert’s illness, as devastating as it was to

influenced us since we’ve been together. Dyer has said, “Life

him, is part of this success.

gives you back 150% of what you give it. If you give out love or hate it gives you back 150% of love or hate.” We’ve gotten more

If you could solve one problem and take it off the hands of

enjoyment out of giving back than just collecting. Everybody dies

your grandchildren, what would it be?

the same way. As we near that point, I want to say that I lived a

I would like to be a part in solving a disease of the mind. I

full life. Back to your original question, we discovered that when

read recently that by 2050 nearly 300 million people will be

we give, we get. We used to give to the various arts organizations

affected by Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide in some capacity.

but now we focus all of our energy on the Institute.

That’s what I want to do – be a part of the group that finds a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Describe your perfect day in our little paradise called Sarasota.

Spending time at the Institute and then going to dinner with Diane and some of our friends is a great way to share the day.

How do you want to be remembered?

I would love to be remembered fondly by my six children and grandchildren. By the public, I would like to be remembered

What is the secret to the success of your marriage?

as a guy who tried hard to make the world a better place. That

Honesty in a relationship is paramount and having similar

to me is what gives you immortality. I don’t know if there is a

dreams. Some people have similar dreams and they grow to-

heaven, but that’s ok, because we all live on through what we

gether, others have different dreams and they grow apart. Our

have done here.

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EDUCATION

Education Matters

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

In 1945, Senator J. William Fulbright created a bill that asked for surplus war property to fund the “promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.” That bill was signed into law by Harry S. Truman in 1946, creating the Fulbright Program that today is synonymous with the best and brightest young students today. Why bring up the history of the largest U.S. exchange program for students to undertake international graduate study/research or English teaching worldwide in an Education Matters column on New College of Florida? Because NCF is a top producer of Fulbright grant recipients. They’ve had 33 grants in the last five years alone, with more than 70 students receiving awards that enabled them to travel to 33 countries on six continents since the school’s founding in 1960. Let’s be even more clear — NCF earns more Fulbrights per capita than Stanford, Harvard, or Yale.

While NCF draws some of the most promising young minds in the country, Stephen Miles, NCF’s Provost, says, “Students do not enter New College as Fulbright recipients, rather they are molded by the talented and diverse New College faculty. With a 10:1 ratio, New College faculty members and students develop close academic and intellectual relationships, which reflect in the high caliber of our applicants.” The most promising students are recommended to NCF’s Fellowship Office by faculty members who encourage them to apply for multiple scholarships, including the Fulbright. Additionally, every Fulbright applicant has to submit three faculty recommendation letters to the Fulbright reviewers. These letters are vitally important to the success of our students in the competition.

Part of NCF’s success comes from faculty expectations — they want students to produce graduate-level work. This means that NCF students are capable of teaching English or conducting research in foreign graduate institutions or laboratories. Another part of NCF’s success comes from having self-motivated students who maintain the highest standards in academic excellence and student leadership. Those are the people the Fulbright Program tends to reward and support. scenesarasota.com

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A Pine View School graduate and recent NCF Fulbright recipient, Seth Borden, says that the biggest challenge of getting the Fulbright was the rigorous application process, which is typically done during one’s senior year while writing a large (often 80-page) senior thesis. “Not only was the application large and complicated, but New College’s internal process is very intense as well,” he admits. But it was helpful and necessary because the competition for the award is ferocious, and that means Borden had to write, then rewrite, then rewrite, then rewrite his application until it could wow people who’d never met him and had other appealing options to choose from. Next to being accepted to NCF, this award was the most significant broadening of Borden’s horizons he’s ever had. By working in Taiwan’s schools through the Fulbright’s English Teaching Assistantship, his Chinese has improved, and he’s learned about unique challenges that Taiwan’s education system faces.

One challenge is the low birthrate, which shrinks the student population and strains resources. Another is the achievement gap between well-to-do families who can send their kids to “cram schools,” and those families that cannot. It’s no surprise that cram schools — a daily three-hour after-school educational boost — exacerbates the achievement gap that always exists between students from families of different socioeconomic status. “This can make planning classes very hard, as some fourth graders will be able to have basic conversations with you even as their peers are unable to write the alphabet,” says Borden.

After his Fulbright is over, Borden is planning to do one of three things. “I will either apply to work in a government position through the Urban Fellows Program in NYC or the UN, will apply for a second year Teaching Assistantship through Fulbright that will land me in Taipei, or I will apply for a teaching or media job in Taipei independently of Fulbright. Getting this grant opened up all of these doors to me in a way that pretty much nothing else could.”

Another recent NCF Fulbright recipient, Amelia Nordin, found that the biggest challenge in getting a Fulbright is making a plan for research you’re not going to be doing until years later. “Particularly at schools like New College,” she explains, “where your last year is spent dedicated to something as intense as our thesis project, imagining another, equally enormous project for the next year is daunting. I was really fortunate in that, at the time of my application, I’d become active at the Sarasota Opera and I’d realized how much I loved the work. Since opera was what I was studying for my thesis, I came up with a project that would let me keep doing that and one that was near a good theater so that I could continue preparing for a career in some aspect of opera production.”

Being able to study at the University of Heidelberg has meant exposure to a whole different scene of musicological work than Nordin was used to, both at the university and at the theater. She has been able to explore a new profession and a different perspective on musical study. “I absolutely love my work here because it allows me to integrate my academic study of opera into practical application. As an intern dramaturge, I research the operas the theater is preparing and provide support to the artistic team, and I write and collect articles that ground the production in its historical and cultural surroundings. I had no idea going into my studies that the research and analysis skills that I used in my classes at New College would translate so well to exactly what I want to do.”

Nordin is currently in the application process to stay in Germany for another year and finish a master’s degree at the University of Heidelberg. If everything works out with that, then she’ll also be staying on to continue her work at the theater.

Other recent NCF Fulbright recipients have done equally impressive and interesting things: gone to Sweden to study resettled Iraqi refugees, traveled to Germany to study and participate in cancer research, and visited Namibia to study giraffe populations.

As an institution with numerous awardees each year, it’s clear that NCF is developing and graduating compassionate, articulate, and intelligent leaders of the next generation. Spend five minutes talking to the likes of Nordin or Borden, and you’ll know what that means.

For more information on New College of Florida, please visit www.ncf.edu or call 941.487.5000.

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EDUCATION

Lifelong Learning and USF Sarasota-Manatee:

A GREAT PARTNERSHIP

Before they came to Sarasota, ostensibly to retire, neither Sam

provide courses that address a broad spectrum of subjects taught by in-

Samelson nor Bev Harms had ever taken any “adult education” cours-

structors with high levels of expertise, and that the USF Sarasota-Man-

es. Since discovering the Lifelong Learning Academy at USF Sara-

atee setting is an ideal location for LLA’s classes, seminars, lectures,

sota-Manatee, both have become avid volunteers and ambassadors

discussion groups and special events. A nonprofit organization now

for the rapidly growing program. “LLA has had a significant impact

celebrating its 15th anniversary, LLA charges nominal tuition for a year-

on my life,” says Samelson, a retired international home furnishings

round schedule of four terms of six to eight weeks. Courses ranging

manufacturer / distributor and certified court mediator with a law

from “Religion, Morality and War” to “Impressionist Painting in Wa-

degree. “It has exposed me to so many new areas of learning that I

tercolor” provide opportunities to explore a wide variety of interests.

had never thought about, and given me an opportunity to meet won-

USFSM considers the Lifelong Learning Academy a winning

derful and interesting people from many different backgrounds.” For

partner. Not only does the Academy promote awareness of the Uni-

Harms, whose early business career was as owner and operator of

versity to a broad demographic that might otherwise not be aware

radio and cable television properties and later as an executive with

of the Sarasota-Manatee campus, but their collaborative efforts also

an investment banking firm specializing in media, retirement was a

demonstrate to community members and USFSM students the im-

ticket to boredom. “I woke up one morning missing the daily intellec-

portance of lifelong learning as a way of life. “With USFSM and

tual exercise of a working life and wondering if ‘this’ is what retirement is all about,” she says. “LLA filled in the missing pieces. It has become a necessary part of my everyday life, challenging me to make new friends, learn new things and explore new ideas.”

“ I woke up one morning missing the daily intellectual exercise of a working life and wondering if ‘this’ is what retirement is all about. LLA filled in the missing pieces. It has become a necessary part of my everyday life, challenging me to make new friends, learn new things and explore new ideas. ”

Samelson is chairman of

the Academy working toward a common goal, we will eventually become recognized as the premier provider of lifelong learning in the area,” says Harms. The relationship will be enhanced through future plans for construction of a permanent Lifelong Learning Academy on the USFSM prop-

the LLA Board and focuses on working with the organization’s ex-

erty. “With appropriate permanent facilities, LLA will be motivated

ecutive director, Janna Overstreet to fine tune administrative systems

to increase our programming to include a broader spectrum of ini-

and to promote the Lifelong Learning Academy. Harms – an active

tiatives to satisfy the demands of a growing and ever more diverse

member of the Board for eight years – chairs the educational events

population of aging learners,” adds Samelson. “Being able to offer

committee, and started Einstein’s Circle, an LLA program that has

college classroom experiences to adults who find joy in the excite-

grown from a few members to a gathering of many participants who

ment of being ‘back in school’ is very compelling.”

meet weekly at USFSM to exchange ideas and discuss matters of local, national and international significance.

Samelson and Harms agree that LLA’s overriding mandate is to

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This excuse does not hold water with me. Why? Because, number one, I don’t know why your houseguest can’t spend a couple of hours alone. In fact, I bet they would enjoy getting a break from you to have a few uninterrupted hours to go through your drawers or medicine cabinet or get the real scoop about you from your maid. And number two, why wouldn’t you just bring your houseguest along? They would enjoy seeing Sarasota at its most philanthropic and most glamorous or catty, depending on the event. I challenge all of you to come up with excuses that are much more original like “My Mercedes will be in the shop that day and the SCAT bus doesn’t run by my house.” Now that I would really believe!

Picture yourself under the stars in a sweet Southern citrus grove, a heady fragrance of orange blossoms surrounds you, so delicious it almost makes you swoon. Where are you? At the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s Palm Ball at Bay Preserve, themed This Land is Your Land. I am actually singing it as I write! Chairs are Janelle Beruff, Ariane Dart, Mickey Davis, and Margaret Wise, with honorary chair, Cornelia Matson. Catering is by Michael’s On East. South Town Fever will keep everyone on the dance floor, as is the usual case at this hopping party! I particularly like this event because even though there are lots of young folks

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It is so thrilling! It’s a live auction of award-winning student art from area high schools. Art collectors and philanthropists alike raise their paddles, sometimes even in excess of $10,000, for pieces of art. It is the premier art program in the public schools. Ringling College of Art & Design will exhibit 300 student works of art and then the top 25 will be auctioned at the event and framed by local framers. Title Sponsor is Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, followed

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Funny man and soon to be the “former” host of the Tonight Show, Jay Leno, is the headliner at the Van Wezel Foundation’s Gala. A full evening of excitement starts with cocktails by the bay, followed by dinner in the Grand Foyer and then the live performance in the hall. A rockin’ after party will see the raffle drawing (possibly by Jay

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the evening. There are several terrific auction items including an Alaskan sport fishing and adventure trip, a Washington, DC package with US Representative Vern Buchanan, and a stay at the St. Regis Hotel. Sponsors are Amicus Foundation, Boar’s Head, BMO Harris Bank, Northern Trust, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and SCENE Magazine.

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The Ritz has put together a yummy, yum, yum special dessert – blueberry chocolate layered mousse cake with silver and rainbow sparkles. Now, what fashionista does not love rainbow

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Inspirational army veteran and Season 13 Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball Champion, J.R. Martinez, will be the guest speaker at Tidewell Hospice’s Compassion in Caring Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton chaired by Cindy Stuhley. J.R.’s story is well-known by now. He was burned over 34% of his body while serving in the army in Iraq. He chronicled his experiences in his best-selling book, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit. Famously optimistic and resilient, I think there may be a few tears in the audience when he tells his story. His message aligns with Tidewell’s Honors program for veterans. Since the event is being held on Valentine’s Day, I am told there might be a very special dessert to top off your day! The Speaker Sponsor is Caldwell Trust Company and the Presenting Sponsor is Bouchard Insurance.

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Women and Medicine Luncheon, chaired by Ann Charters and Deb Knowles and held at the Ritz-Carlton, is asking the question, “Are We Getting Cures As Fast As We Could?” The panel who will be answering that question is Dr. James Schumacher, a neurosurgeon with SMH, Dr. Kirk Voelker, Director of Clinical Research at SMH, and Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, Chairman of the Manhattan Institute’s Project FDA. This is always

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Jay Gatsby himself would enjoy United Cerebral Palsy’s Sarasota Exotic Car Fest with their Great Gatsby themed weekend. It all starts off with a Roaring 20’s Jet Port

there will be a performance by Vocal Vixens. The next evening a speakeasy will be set up at the Sarasota Yacht Club with dinner, entertainment by DJ LeSage, Gina Tamayo, and Lido Capogrosso, and dancing. The road rally and closing brunch will be at The Founders Club. Chairs are Gary and Marilee Roberts. What to wear

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to all the swishy events? Why your flapper dresses and bespoke suits, of course!

Weekend sponsors are S&S Motorsports and Southern Jet. I’ll see you at the next event, unless of course, you have houseguests.

Until next time….TaTa! Debbi Benedict is SCENE’s society maven and Special Issues Director. Contact Debbi at 941-483-4460 or debbibenedict@verizon.net.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Look Younger & Natural

By Dr. Paul Brannan

Looking to reduce the appearance of age? Desiring to emphasize your youthful features without surgery? There are effective minimally invasive procedures that are restorative and for the discerning patient, they preserve a natural look. Combining the benefits of injectables like neuromodulators (Botox®) and dermal fillers can soften and erase fine lines as well as fill volume loss that manifests in wrinkles and facial folds. In contrast to major facial surgery, these quick, in-office procedures have numerous benefits. They have little down time, are cost-effective, well studied and can be performed Dr. Paul Brannan practices at Dermatology and Oculoplastic

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directly on top of the cheek bones elevates the lower facial structures or placing filler within cheek hollows restores areas of volume loss while combating sagging skin related to gravity and loss of collagen and elastic tissue. The most common fillers are inert, hypoallergenic, and do not need to be tested for reactivity. The subtypes differ based on their consistency and length of effect.

To address wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and around the eyes, neuromodulators are utilized. These are purified proteins that have a strong history of medical applications and are injected into the muscles to soften their dynamic action.

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At DOCs, a team approach to your care is utilized. You will receive a skin analysis and recommendations from our expert esthetic staff and physicians that is tailored to meet the specific needs of your face. We work with you to create a customized, cost-effective skin care regimen that augments and preserves the effects of injectable agents. DOCs also offers a comprehensive line of skin care products and many esthetic services, such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels and facials.

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HEALTH MATTERS

“Is it all in my head?”

The Truth about Pain

By Matthew B.R. Nessetti, M.D., Ph.D., ABFM, ABMP “A Good Physician Will Treat the Disease, but The Great Physician Will Treat The Whole Person.” - Sir William Osler, eminent nineteenth century physician.

Substantial evidence has emerged that, after appropriate investigations and treatment of underlying conditions have been exhausted and yet pain continues to exist, it becomes apparent that maladaptive processes have evolved in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains which must be regarded as being a disease process. In this situation, persistent pain must be regarded as a disease entity. In as much, it should be treated in an integrated and caring way. The symptoms of

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cer, and heart disease combined. Uncontrolled and under treated pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Annually, chronic pain accounts for $100 billion in healthcare costs, lost income, and lost productivity.

Pain should be treated promptly and caringly through an integrated model of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual means. Both opioid and non-opioid medicines exist to help alleviate acute and chronic pain. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, psychotropic medicines, neural stabilizers, beta-adrenergic medicines, calcium channel blockers, corticosteroid medicines, and a continuum of opioids. Exciting new developments are occurring with interventions utilizing botulinum toxin and hyaluronic agents. Complementary and alternative pain therapies often include herbal and dietary supplements for the treatment of pain. Some examples are feverfew, magnesium, riboflavin, butterbur, and COQ-10 for headache. Joint pain has been treated with glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, and Vitamin D. A host of Phyto-Anti-Inflammatories include: Willow Bark, Devil’s Claw, Capsaicin, Boswellia serrata, Essential Fatty Acids, Ginger, Phytodolor, Fish Oil, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Purportedly these agents benefit arthritis, osteoporosis, depression, burns, IBS, menstrual pain, colon cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Tips for reducing negative psychosocial consequences of chronic pain include: 1. Stay as active – physically and mentally – as possible. Although it’s tempting to give up many activities because of chronic pain, it’s important to keep busy and active. Consistent physical activity, even brief and mild activity such as walking or stretching, is an effective long-term adjunctive treatment for symptoms of depression and pain.

2. As noted, pain isn’t just physical. Patients should be encouraged to seek professional support. Pain psychologists, counselors, or other specialists can provide support as well as specific interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, training in various types of relaxation techniques and training in pain coping skills and stress reduction.

3. Encourage patients to maintain interpersonal relationships. Unfortunately, it is natural for others to become frustrated with a person’s chronic pain. Over months and years of living with chronic pain, sufferers may find that their friends and family seem irritated and annoyed by a patient’s complaints and limitations. In general, chronic pain patients may benefit from special efforts to express gratitude for offers of support, and from asking for and accepting help whenever it is truly needed.

4. If sleep is a problem, patients should be referred to their family doctor or a sleep specialist.

A Sleep Center can perform diagnostic tests to identify specific sleep disorders. There are a variety of treatments, medications, and behavioral sleep management techniques that can substantially improve the quality of sleep, which is important in managing chronic pain.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dental Implants

By Dr. Todd J. Reuter, DMD Do you have difficulty eating your favorite foods, or do you think twice before showing the world your smile? Do you worry that your teeth or dentures don’t adequately reflect your personality and lifestyle? No other innovation has revolutionized dentistry in the last century more than dental implants. When planned, placed, and cared for properly, they can provide long lasting function and esthetics.

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Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or can be used to replace an entire arch of teeth. When a tooth is beyond repair, it can be removed and replaced by a single implant. In some cases, a tooth can be removed and replaced at the same time with an implant and crown, essentially meaning the patient never goes without a tooth. For multiple missing or failing teeth, implants can be used to completely replace them with natural looking, fully functional teeth. Implants can also dramatically improve existing dentures by providing anchorage and support during eating and speaking.

I am often asked, “Am I a good candidate and do I have enough bone for dental implants?” Most patients do have an adequate volume of bone to provide most options. Just as implants changed dentistry, the emergence of 3D imaging changed the way we plan and perform surgery. Part of an implant evaluation, a 3D image can be used to digitally plan the entire surgery and ascertain sufficient and insufficient areas of bone. This powerful data also helps to reduce complications by identifying vital anatomy and areas of bone that may require a minor grafting procedure prior to implant placement. A thorough clinical and 3D evaluation is a simple and important process to carefully plan the final teeth.

The most important question patients always ask is, “How much discomfort is involved?” For a dental implant procedure, many options exist for comfort and are custom tailored for each patient. Following surgery, most patients experience mild achiness and discomfort for several days, but this is usually controlled by over the counter medications. The majority of patients are back to full activities the next day.

In summary, dental implants have dramatically changed the lives of patients seeking a better alternative for replacing teeth with a natural looking and feeling smile.

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave

Rituals: A Faye Longchamp Mystery by Mary Anna Evans (Poisoned Pen Press, hardcover, 278 pages, $24.95).

Mary Anna Evans’ latest novel, Rituals, is the eighth installment in the Faye Longchamp mystery series. In this book, Faye and her 17-year-old adopted

daughter go to the Spiritualist town of Rosebower, NY to visit the famous medium, Tilda Armistead. An hour after letting Faye peer into her crystal ball, Tilda is dead, and the suspect list is lengthy. Tilda’s estranged daughter is heir to the Armistead fortune. There’s a magic debunker who has come to town for research on her own book about Rosebower and Spiritualism. The town has a famous root doctor who makes mysterious potions many townsfolk drink. Plus there’s a rich developer looking to cash in by making the town a ghost-filled Disneyland. And any town full of Spiritualists and psychics is bound to have a little magic to make things interesting.

Like the rest of the series about Florida archaeologist and sleuth Faye Longchamp, this book is a who (and why) dunnit that delivers a rich background of information along with the intriguing mystery. Reading this book, one learns about the Spiritualist movement, the woman’s suffrage movement, and even something

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about herbal medicine. Evans holds degrees in physics and engineering, so it makes sense that she likes sharing real-world knowledge as well as puzzling things out.

The impulse for this book came from a visit several years ago to Cassadaga, Florida, a Victorian-era Spiritualist town.

While there, she got a psychic reading. She went to the Spiritualist church. She visited a healer. “And I did the writer’s usual trick of prowling around and looking at the place and waiting for inspiration to descend,” she admits. She finally decided that Rituals wouldn’t be set in Cassadaga or Lily Dale, New York, the original home of Spiritualism, because she came to understand that Spiritualism is a religion with sincere believers and Evans had no wish to disrespect it by

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putting imaginary liars and murderers in real towns among real people. “So I created my little New York Spiritualist town, Rosebower, so I could keep its dark shadows away from the faith of others.”

For those who’ve been enjoying Evans’ writing all along, you’ll be pleased to note that she’s already hard at work on her ninth Faye Longchamp mystery that will take her and her family back to Joyeuse Island where they will “weather some heavy blows.” She’s also working on a literary novel set in the desolation of post-Civil War Virginia and the rough newness of Dakota Territory.

If you haven’t already immersed yourself in the world of Faye Longchamp, it’s time to take the plunge. Start with Rituals or begin with book one — you can’t go wrong with a fun character like Faye. For more information on Mary Anna Evans or Rituals, please visit www.maryannaevans.com.

Songs for the Deaf by John Henry Fleming (Burrow Press, softcover, 176 pages, $15.99).

The latest book out of Orlando’s Burrow Press is by University of South Florida professor John Henry Fleming. This quirky style and range of subjects in this short story collection, Songs for the Deaf, reveals some of Fleming’s influences — Franz Kafka, Italo Calvino, and Gabriel García Márquez. He’s got teen messiahs, crash-landed aliens, and dysfunctional families trying to climb Everest with cut-rate Sherpas. It’s a fun, allover-the-place mix.

“I like variety,” explains Fleming, “and to see the writer pushing his own boundaries. Even a mixed bag is tied by the

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period. Sure, the stories are each decidedly different, but as Fleming says, “Why write the same thing over and over?”

Fleming is certainly a fan of the tall tale — those stories that scenesarasota.com

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deliver unbeliev-

novel for his own kids. And when that’s done, it’s back to his

able things as if

Elvis-in-Florida novel featuring mysterious springs and sink-

those

elements

holes. He’s also been editing his first novel, The Legend of the

were fact (think

Barefoot Mailman, for re-release and putting together a simple

Paul Bunyan or

multimedia version of Fearsome Creatures of Florida with au-

the Daniel Wal-

dio of the stories and animations for each creature.

lace book and

If you’re up for a wild ride, give Songs for the Deaf a chance.

movie Big Fish).

I’m guessing more than one of the stories in this enjoyable, sa-

“The hot stew of

tirical collection will grab you.

humor, and

legend, oversized

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characters seems to me a uniquely American recipe, our homegrown variety of magic realism,” says Fleming.

How to Become a Top Dog Model: Featuring America’s Top Dog Models by Jo Jo Harder (Trimark Press, softcover, 116 pages, $15.95).

The word is out: dogs are hitting the runway. Fashion events

While

for people more often include human models escorting canine

only one of the

models on the runway. Add in all the magazine, TV, and news-

stories in Songs

paper ads that include dogs, and the opportunity to create a

for the Deaf (“A Charmed Life”) is specifically written as a tall tale,

pet-centered career is there. Don’t believe it? In December

others (“Xenophilia,” “Weighing of the Heart,” and “Song for the

2013, www.SimplyHired.com announced that the average dog

Deaf”) all capture the same wild spirit that tall tales feature.

model’s salary is $56,000!

What’s next for Fleming? He’s working on a young adult

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An example? The #1 mistake people make when getting started in pet modeling is paying a fee upfront to sign with an agency. “A legitimate agency should make money only from agency commissions,” says Harder. “If an agency asks for money upfront, run the other way!”

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OUR COMMUNITY GULF COAST AWARDS MORE THAN $2.7 MILLION IN GRANTS

to enjoy their visit. The Bolger gift to The Ringling is the second major project to be funded by The Bolger Foundation. ringling.org

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $2,736,740 in grants at its December meeting. The grant awards included $173,415 in Community Grants ($10,000 and under) to regional nonprofits through Gulf Coast’s competitive grantmaking process, and more than $2.5 million in grants recommended by donors who have established charitable funds at the foundation. A list of the organizations that received grants can be found online. gulfcoastcf.org

SARASOTA BALLET DIRECTOR WEBB SIGNS TEN YEAR CONTRACT

SMHF ANNOUNCES GRANT FROM THE HARRY SUDAKOFF FOUNDATION FOR A PORTABLE ECHMO HEART-LUNG MACHINE Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Trustees recently approved a grant to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System for a portable ECHMO heart-lung machine that can be used to transport patients between facilities or to bridge them between cardiac care episodes when their heart is too weak to function. A $105,000 grant from The Harry Sudakoff Foundation to the Healthcare Foundation has provided the funding for this technology. There are currently no other facilities offering this technology south of Tampa through Naples. smhf.org

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES RECEIVES “ONE WORLD AWARD” FROM SARASOTA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION Michael Shelton, executive director of Embracing Our Differences (EOD), announced that the Sarasota Sister Cities Association selected EOD to receive its prestigious 2014 One World Award. EOD will be honored at the One World Gala on March 16 at Michael’s on East in Sarasota. The award honors a remarkable Sarasota organization that has enhanced world understanding and respect through extraordinary work or volunteer service. embracingourdifferences. org | sarasotasistercities.org

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF THE DAVID F. BOLGER PLAYSPACE Through the generosity of philanthropist David F. Bolger, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art will soon begin construction on the creation of a museum playspace near the center of the 66-acre bay front campus in Sarasota. Created by the world’s acknowledged leaders in innovative design for children, The David F. Bolger Playspace will be a signature outdoor installation designed to engage visitors of all ages and abilities in spontaneous play in a centralized area for all scenesarasota.com

In response to the unprecedented success and growth that The Sarasota Ballet has experienced since Director Iain Webb was appointed in 2007, The Sarasota Ballet Board of Directors has issued Webb a contract for 10 years. In addition, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian have also signed new contracts. The contracts were unanimously approved by the entire Board of Directors, and ensure the long-term stability of the Company’s management team. sarasotaballet.org

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE REGIONAL CHANCELLOR ARTHUR M. GUILFORD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Arthur M. Guilford, 68, renowned regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, has announced he will officially retire at the end of January 2015. A national search will be conducted for a new regional chancellor. A native Floridian, Guilford began his career at USF Tampa in 1975 and he was appointed regional chancellor in 2007. Among Dr. Guilford’s many visionary accomplishments are attainment of separate accreditation for USFSM; the creation of a learning center in North Port; development of a robust general education program and recruitment of the institution’s first freshman class into a four-year program; launching of the College of Hospitality & Technology Leadership’s Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch; and a unique Biology degree and science labs in partnership with Mote Marine that are emblematic of the University’s response to emerging community needs. usfsm.edu

THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DATE FOR PATRIOT PLAZA DEDICATION The Patterson Foundation has announced that the community dedication of Patriot Plaza, the ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery, will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014. The dedication will be open to the public, celebrating Southwest Florida’s commitment to honoring veterans and their families this past year as well as commemorating the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military. The 1.83-acre Patriot Plaza was created through a first-ever partnership between private philanthropy and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration. patriotplaza.thepattersonfoundation.org.

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PIRATES PLEDGE $1.2 MILLION TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MANATEE COUNTY The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a $1.2 million donation to the Boys

will be honored at the Evening of Excellence gala dinner and auc-

& Girls Clubs of Manatee County. The gift will be distributed over

tion on February 28 at Michael’s On East, when they will see their

12 years and will be used to help fulfill the critical mission of the

work auctioned off to the highest bidder. Last year’s event grossed

Boys &Girls Clubs, which serves more than 6,000 children at seven

over $229,000, including a live auction total of $28,650. For tickets,

locations county-wide. The Pirates’donation comes at a critical time as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County has decided to serve children in club facilities closer to where the children live and go to school. This reorganization reduces transportation time and costs and is more convenient for families. www.bgcmanatee.org | www.

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call 941.927.0965. Proceeds benefit the 41,200 students enrolled in Sarasota County’s public schools through the work of the Education Foundation. www.EdFoundation.net

SCF COLLEGIATE SCHOOL EARNS ACCOLADES FROM GOVERNOR AND FDOE State College of Florida (SCF) Collegiate School has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a high-performing charter

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County launched the 19th Eve-

school after earning its third consecutive ‘A’ grade based on students’

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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) scores. Kelly Monod,

School winners for its annual Juried Art Show competition. Twen-

head of school, also received a handwritten congratulatory note from

ty-two students from seven Sarasota County high schools captured

Gov. Rick Scott recognizing SCFCS students’ high performance in

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SCFCS is a tuition-free public charter school with grades 6-12 located

include Azul Diaz, Pine View; Yuwen Liu, Venice High; Sabino Lops,

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Riverview High; Rachel Ross, Booker High; Alina Timshina, North

College Program to receive guidance and support from SCFCS while

Port High; and Ginger Whitely, Suncoast Polytech. Three students

taking college courses with an opportunity to earn simultaneously

placed two pieces in the Top 25: North Port’s Hayley Denham and

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Olga Gasanova, and Sarasota High’s Yalicia Miller. The students

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