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41 IN LOVING MEMORY Margery and Charles Barancik

By Julie Milton

54 A NEXT GEN APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENT

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

60 A NATURAL CULTURE OF GIVING Enzymedica and Mote Partner for Sustainability

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64 CITY SCENES Photographer Nancy Guth Captures Scenes from our Growing & Eclectic Town

85 CHANGING SCENES Photos of Yesteryear Courtesy of Sarasota County History Center

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ON THE COVER “Embracing Our Differences” sculpture by Blessing Hancock located in the roundabout on Main and Orange, Downtown Sarasota. The design symbolizes unity.

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ON THE TOWN

22 THE LIST

36 THE FIND

February Events Calendar PARTY PICS

30 The Sarasota Ballet Gala 32 The Hospital Gala

PHILANTHROPY 42 Flora Major:

103 EDUCATION MATTERS

State College of Florida— Where Opportunity Abounds Near and Far

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

through Early Childhood Education— and Games of Chess

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INHEALTH 120 FACIAL FAT FIXES

By Dr. Mark Checcone REVOLUTIONIZING THE TREATMENT

122 OF SPINAL STENOSIS

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave Nurturing Good Decision Makers

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Be Pretty in Pink for Valentine’s Day

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ARTS & CULTURE 106 BEST SEATS Performing Arts Calendar

112 GET INSPIRED

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116 LITERARY SCENE Three New Thrillers

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121 LAUGHING MATTERS The One About the Technology Train

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THIS IS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ISSUES OF SARASOTA SCENE. Why? Because it is our City Life issue—our annual homage to sights and scenes that make our city a hip place to live. Some of its beauty, fun, eclectic vibe, colorful sights, and interesting people have been captured for your enjoyment by the talent of Scene contributing photographer Nancy Guth.

Viewing these images definitely made me smile and reflect on just why I chose Sarasota as a city in which I wanted to put down roots. I hope they do the same for you. Hopefully the next time you pass by some of these city scenes, or see some of the people pictured, you’ll pause and absorb the diversity that makes it all so special. Enjoy the beauty, talent and hard work that made it all possible.

The beauty and hard work of our town is also quite evident in the work of our performing arts community, and the individuals and organizations that contribute so much so that we can all experience it. At the recent Sarasota Ballet Gala, I was thoroughly entertained by the sheer beauty and athleticism of the dancers. The choreography was breathtaking. Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of Murder on the Orient Express was the best I have ever seen, and the cast of characters were superb. It was so much fun!

Over the last few months, Scene also sponsored some wonderful events held at the Ritz-Carlton for several pillar organizations. They included JFCS CEO Heidi Brown speaking passionately about the important work of this organization.

The Hospital Gala, benefiting vital programs at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, was once again chaired by philanthropist Ariane Dart. It was a fabulous evening that raised much needed funds. I also had the privilege of attending the Opera Guild’s Culinary Trip Around the World event. I have never seen a more enthusiastic group of patrons. Originally organized for 60 participants, the event has grown to 130 with a waiting list. The show of support was amazing.

Selby Garden’s Lights in Bloom is such an important holiday tradition. I was in awe seeing the beautiful displays of over 2 million lights. My favorite was the 135-foot sensory tunnel transformed into a beehive. The dramatic fireworks show hosted by Marina Jack on New Year’s Eve was also spectacular. And I love the ever changing colors of the John Ringling Bridge!

This month brings some not-to-be-missed shows. Sarasota Opera performs Donizetti’s Elixir of Love. The Sarasota Ballet presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Sarasota Orchestra has “Heart and Soul”, a Valentine-themed concert that is part of its Great Escape series. The Ringling’s Art of Performance series at the Historic Asolo Theater features the talented singer/musician Inez Barlatier. The Players Centre Broadway Series features Head over Heels, a laugh-out-loud love story.

February is also the month of so many important fundraising events. The Exotic Car Festival comes back to Lakewood Ranch. Seeing more than 100 cool cars up close is definitely a fun way to spend the afternoon. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County holds its annual Steak & Burger event. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has its annual fundraiser is this month. The Catholic Charities Gala brings in guest speaker Tim Tebow. Sarasota Opera and

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I also had the pleasure of hosting our annual appreciation dinner for sponsors of the annual arts guide that Sarasota Scene publishes for the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. The dinner was held at the extraordinary Café L’Europe restaurant. Jim Shirley, the Executive Director of the Alliance, spoke on the importance and the popularity of the guide, as well as the impact of the arts on our community. The guide provides our residents and visitors many possible ways to enjoy our artistic community. Please look for the guide across Sarasota County in many outlets, such as art organizations, hotels, information centers and more.

On a sad note, I would like to honor the memory and generosity of Charles and Margery Barancik, who were tragically taken from us in December. They were ever present at many fundraising events, supported many causes, and were very passionate about helping others. The outpouring of love and the special memories shared by many at the events I attended shows that the tremendous legacy they built will live on, and that they will not be soon forgotten.

Lastly, being an avid bike rider, I would like to thank all those motorists that respect cyclists. I’ve been riding a route lately that takes me down Osprey Avenue to Siesta Drive and on to Siesta Key. We really do live in a beautiful part of America. It is wonderful seeing the crowds of people popping in and out of the shops and restaurants and seeing so many enjoying the fabulous Siesta Key Beach and the often-missed Turtle Beach. We should all take in everything special that makes Sarasota so special.

Till next month!

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6 » Child Protection Center A Night of Hope and Healing Suncoast Air Center 6:00 p.m. $75 | cpcsarasota.org

7 » Thunder by The Bay Kick-Off Party White Buffalo Saloon 6:00 p.m. $75 | thunderbythebay.org

8 » Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Live Laugh Love Extravaganza The Ritz-Carlton 10:30 a.m. $150 | bbssun.org

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10 » Sarasota Garden Club’s Shivoo Garden Party Fashion Show/ Luncheon 11:30 a.m. $55 sarasotagardenclub.org

17 » Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Luncheon Michael’s on East 11:30 a.m. sarasotaopera.org

19 » First Step of Sarasota 17th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Michael’s On East 11:00 a.m. $75 | fsos.org

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“We can’t change the world, but we can change little pieces of it and hope for a ripple effect.”

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By Julie Milton Humble. Kind. Selfless. Generous. Caring. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when you think of Margery and Charles Barancik. This incredibly philanthropic couple were sadly taken from us in a tragic car accident in December 2019.

Chuck and Margery were strong believers that philanthropy shapes our world and enriches lives. In 2014, they established the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, a private foundation that creates initiatives and awards grants. Its mission is to promote meaningful changes in the areas of education, humanitarian causes, arts and culture, the environment, and medical research. And for the past five years, the Baranciks, through their Foundation, did just that.

For both of them, there was no better feeling, no better joy, than seeing the tangible results of their philanthropy. From tackling the teacher shortage, to bringing cultural and nature experiences to kids and families, to funding important medical research, and so much more, their generosity significantly improved lives. Thankfully, the Foundation’s work will continue well beyond their passing, and our community will benefit from its impact for years to come.

“This is a deeply personal loss for us, as well as the whole community,” shares Barancik Foundation President & CEO Teri Hansen. “The outpouring of support demonstrated the incredible ripple effect of Chuck and Margie’s generosity.

People who had never met them but benefited in some large or small way from their philanthropy were compelled to share how the couple touched their lives—teachers, social workers, students, musicians, dancers, all from the array of organizations that they supported. Their Foundation will continue to honor their legacy and support the places, people, and causes they loved. Now our work becomes that much more important.”

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave | Photo by Nancy Guth When Flora Major moved to Sarasota in 2005, she knew from previous experience that the best way to get involved in a community was to meet people involved in that region’s arts scene. So, out of the blue, she called up the Florida West Coast Symphony—the old name for the Sarasota Orchestra—and asked to speak to the head of development. “She just about dropped dead when I offered my money and services to help them out,” Flora says about that initial phone call. “That’s how my relationship with them started.”

Eventually, she became a board member and served two terms for that organization that she truly came to love. From being so involved with the Sarasota Orchestra, Flora quickly got to know plenty of kindred spirits who cherished the arts as much as she did. Together, they put a lot of time, energy, and financial support into the Sarasota Orchestra, as well as Sarasota Museum of Art, Ringling College of Art and Design, and many other organizations that make up part of the amazing arts culture we enjoy in this area.

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and theater, and we went to see a lot of films. I had a very educational upbringing. In communist countries, nothing else was very good, but the education there was excellent.”

Because of that quality education, she learned a lot about music. Her parents pushed it, too, and while she took piano lessons, “I wasn’t very good at it,” she confesses. While music was a prominent part of her life, it was going to remain something she appreciated from an audience seat.

When Flora married an art collector, she helped develop his eclectic art collection, but she never forgot her early love for music. Being part of the Sarasota Orchestra’s development satisfied her—helping them become what they are today made her incredibly proud. “They have come such a long way since I first met them. They’re not that little regional orchestra anymore. They’re a force to be reckoned with—a jewel in the Sarasota arts scene. Truly wonderful.”

One of the things Flora likes most about the Sarasota Orchestra is how they’re unafraid to bring in music that’s unfamiliar, including works from composers many haven’t heard of. “They’re enlarging our vocabulary of music.

“They (Sarasota Orchestra) have come such a long way since I first met them.

They’re not that little regional orchestra anymore. They’re a force to be reckoned with—a jewel in the Sarasota arts scene. Truly wonderful.”

Everybody knows Brahms, Beethoven, and Mozart, but it’s a treat to get new offerings from composers whose names might be hard to pronounce. These are very good works, regardless.”

Recently, Flora co-chaired the Sarasota Youth Orchestra’s 60th anniversary brunch event which featured numerous former members, including a string trio comprised of a woman alum and her two sons. “It was a lovely little concert,” Flora says about that event, “a great way to kick off the season.” She’s a huge fan of the youth orchestra, and she was still a board member when that group got invited to play at Carnegie Hall maybe a decade back. “That was a big deal. A very big deal,” she notes.

Knowing that area youth are receiving a quality music education like she had as a child pleases her greatly.

One of the things that’s surprised Flora is how the Sarasota Orchestra managed to grow and excel despite not having an actual home. That comes from quality leadership, a high standard of hiring musicians, and generous donors, she explains. “We’re lucky to have so many art lovers here in this wealthy community.

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One of Flora’s philanthropy heroes was leading Sarasota Orchestra donor Beatrice “Bea” Friedman, who passed away in late 2018. “She always looked pristine and beautifully dressed. She truly loved music—you could look at her face and see how much she was enjoying each concert,” Flora says. “I kept telling myself, my God, I hope that when I’m her age I’ll still want to get dressed and come to these concerts and be able to enjoy myself as much.” That’s always been a big factor in Flora’s relationship with the Sarasota Orchestra. Bea never missed an opening performance of their Masterworks concerts. For more than 40 years, she saw hundreds and hundreds of concerts. And Bea’s guiding generosity led to the building that houses the orchestra being named in her honor.

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CARL CARUSO’S GAMBIT: Nurturing Good Decision Makers through Early Childhood Education—and Games of Chess

By Sylvia Whitman | Photo by Nancy Guth Retiree Carl Caruso usually keeps his philanthropy on the down-low, but he’s realized that to scale up, he has to speak up.

After all, it was reporting about Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen’s experiment in the underserved Tangelo Park community that inspired Caruso to collaborate with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to create his Bridges to Success project for less advantaged children in Sarasota. He hopes other local donors will replicate the model.

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children than to repair broken men,” says Caruso. “I believe in early intervention.”

Bridges to Success subsidizes daycare for a dozen 2- to 5-yearolds with the goal of making a college education not just possible but inevitable. Research indicates that quality childcare has long-lasting benefits, and the earlier the start, the greater the impact. “The younger age group is very impressionable,” says Caruso. “These early years are all about the learning process, without the stigma of school testing.” Yet parents,

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especially single parents with insecure employment, often struggle to find reliable, affordable, and excellent childcare.

With help from the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, Caruso identified two top-notch home day-care providers, Ms. Margline and Ms. Bess, each supervising six neighborhood kids, the limit under state regulations. Then Caruso made them a promise: Let’s start with two-year-olds, whomever you choose to enroll, and when they head off to kindergarten, I’ll seed a college or trade-school fund for each of them. Partnering with Early Learning, I’ll cover their weekly fees, so the vicissitudes of family finances will never jeopardize the stability and consistency of their preschool routine. If you need supplies and equipment, like markers or a new table, I may be able to help with that, too.

Bridges to Success launched in early 2016 and this year will “graduate” its first cohort with 529 college savings plans.

Each child who starts the program as a two-year-old enters kindergarten with about $6,000 set aside for college. Parents own the account, with encouragement to continue contributing whenever possible. Caruso plans to remain connected through holiday greetings and an annual picnic. He’s also encouraging “alums” to stay in touch with each other and to network through organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Visible Men Academy, and Girls, Inc. Transcending your circumstances seems less of a big deal if you do it in a posse.

One of the first in his extended Italian-American family to attend college, Caruso recalls tremendous attention and support from his highly motivated public school teachers in Port Jefferson, NY, on the north shore of Long Island. Many of his high school instructors had attended college on the GI Bill after WWII, part of a huge first-generation wave. These days, however, students from challenged backgrounds may excel and earn scholarships, but once they reach college campuses and mingle with the privileged, they often flounder and drop out, Caruso says, succumbing to imposter syndrome. “They feel like they don’t deserve a postsecondary education, that they don’t belong. I had these feelings my first year as an engineering student at the University of Florida.”

The idea behind Bridges to Success is to create a positive sense of entitlement. Caruso imagines this exchange:

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“I think it’s important for a young person to have a sense that, Yes, I can achieve. There is no ceiling for me.”

A free ride through day care for 3½ years costs about $25,000 per child, Caruso estimates. Even with help from Early Learning, the price tag makes it difficult to grow the program beyond its present scope unless other donors join in.

OPENING MOVES—THE CHESS PIECE A 2017 60 Minutes profile of an unlikely chess program in the Bible Belt spurred Caruso to consider a different kind of expansion. In Mississippi, an anonymous benefactor paid for Dr. Jeff Burlington, a Memphis chess teacher, to visit—and then live in—rural Franklin County (two stop lights, one elementary school). Now hundreds of “hillbilly” kids are playing chess, competing in tournaments, and planning for college.

“It was clear to me what he was teaching was not necessarily a game but how to think,” says Caruso.

Caruso had played chess as a high schooler, so he understood the principles of the game. The 60 Minutes segment dovetailed with a book he was reading, The Undoing Project, about the work of Hebrew University psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. “Amos is quoted as saying that, When you make a decision, you really need to appreciate whether you’re going to regret it or not. I think that falls in line with playing chess. When you move that piece, in some ways it’s a gamble.

But in some ways, it’s a conscious decision. For young people to get that message subliminally gives them an excellent heads-up on what’s to come.” Discipline, patience, decision making—chess teaches the whole package wrapped up as fun.

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Variations through Centuries and Civilizations, Rick Knowlton has a reputation as the go-to guy for youth chess around Sarasota. A founding member of Sarasota Scholastic Chess (suncoastchess.org), he helps mount three K-12 tournaments a year and has taught chess in several afterschool programs.

What if you start even younger? Caruso suggested.

Using his early-learning connections, Caruso has arranged with two private daycare facilities, Renaissance and A New Beginning, for Knowlton to instruct the 3- to 5-year-olds. Once a week, Knowlton shows up with his boards, teaches a simple lesson, and invites whoever is interested to play or watch.

Usually 15 or so wiggly bodies gather round. “I just meet the kids, and see what I can give them,” says soft-spoken Knowlton.

As he’s moving pieces, he provides a running commentary about what he’s doing and why. “A lot of these kids, they don’t even know what a game is, per se. They don’t know about taking turns; they don’t know about rules, where you can do certain things and not other things. So I’m teaching them the basics of interacting in a formal way.”

As an observer, Caruso says he sees great value in instilling patience. “You’ve got to wait for your turn. You have to analyze what you’re looking at, whether it’s a pawn you’re moving or a knight. This must help in the development of a child.” But neither he nor Knowlton makes grandiose claims about the long-term influence of kiddie chess. (Although Knowlton rarely hears from children who have aged out of daycare, parents passed along this story: Their son used his graduation gift—a chess set, of course—to teach his older brother. Now they play, and the younger son wins.)

Still, Caruso is so convinced of chess’s salubrious influence on decision making that he’s enlisted Knowlton to foster chess at another of his favorite nonprofits, the Salvation Army. On Sundays, visiting day, Knowlton shows up at a Salvation Army recovery program for folks in rehab. Sometimes men have no visitors—but they can play chess, with Knowlton offering over-the-shoulder coaching. The resident expert honed his game in prison, and Knowlton gives him good competition.

“It’s a relief to work with adults,” Knowlton says with a laugh.

Chess offers no moral compass, but it does give a workout in reasoning and forethinking. For preschoolers or recovering addicts, “It may or may not make a difference,” says Caruso.

“It’s like a shotgun approach. It has the potential of making a difference. And I think that’s the best that any of us can do—offer the opportunity.”

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ReCODE Your Brain for Optimal Mental Performance If you or a loved one suffers from cognitive decline—or want to prevent it—there is reason to hope. Neurologist Dr. Julio Cantero of the Center for Brain Health is offering the ReCODE protocol. The protocol is based on 30 years of breakthrough research by internationally renowned UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen.

The ReCODE protocol has been shown to reverse cognitive decline in many patients with early stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Working in collaboration with Dr. Bredesen’s Apollo Health team and under the guidance of the ReCODE team of neuroscientists, Dr. Julio Cantero of the Center for Brain Health is offering the ReCODE protocol locally.

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A NEXT GEN APPROACH TO THE

ENVIRONMENT

By Ryan G. Van Cleave | Photography by Nancy Guth

Saving land for endless generations is the goal of Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. One great way for Conservation Foundation to have a lasting impact is to create a sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship in young people.

How they’re making that happen is via their Next Gen Conservation initiative, a two-pronged approach for connecting more kids to the wonder and fun of nature.

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Environmental Programs Coordinator

Environmental Programs Coordinator, Sabrina Cummings, points out that Conservation Foundation has been doing a version of this since 2017 through their Youth in Nature program. Conservation Foundation works with local youth partners to get at-risk kids into the great outdoors for a variety of nature experiences. “With our spectacular parks and waterways, it’s not too difficult to create ‘Wow!’ moments that stick with the kids. The main goal is to keep things very experiential.”

“Parents asked us to have more programs for kids, so we responded to this need and launched the Nature Explorers program this past summer,” explains Cummings.

“It’s a K-5 science-based program that’s free and open to the public. It really opened doors for families who want their kids to experience the outdoors, but don’t quite know what to do, or just want a bit more structure. They want to go out as a family, but sometimes they’re not quite ready to venture out on their own.” One example of these cool events is Nectar Connectors on March 19, 2020, where Cummings will take 30 children and their

adults to conserved land to learn about nectar sources for various pollinators and discover why certain pollinators are attracted to specific plants. The observations the group will make together can help experts like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect and promote these pollinators more effectively.

Cummings adds that Next Gen Conservation was born of Conservation Foundation’s commitment to youth and the future. It means giving kids knowledge and experiences with nature in their own comfort zones and at their own pace, with an eye toward helping even more youth understand and appreciate the environment.

Conservation Foundation wants the awe to last a lifetime.

“I want them to understand the underlying science behind what they see. Sure, it’s cool to go out on Sarasota Bay and see beautiful birds there, but why are those birds here for only part of the year? What about 10 years from now?” she says. “We want kids to be able to enjoy and appreciate nature on an emotional level, and also back that with actual science and facts.”

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The list of area residents who similarly celebrate and champion what the Conservation Foundation does is long, but local Realtor Julia Montei is especially excited about all they do. Her first introduction to the organization came when she was a Site Team Lead for Impact 100 SRQ. “My volunteer role for Impact was to coordinate a visit to the organization’s headquarters along with fellow Impact 100 SRQ volunteers to meet with the staff and learn about their role in the community.” Along with her fellow volunteers, she was very impressed by the program presentation, which clearly showed the opportunities and experiences it would offer to so many additional children as well as the positive impact on the environment.

“Because of that initial introduction to the Next Gen Conservation initiative through the Impact 100 process,” she says, “I was able to assist in securing funding from a private foundation that Conservation Foundation may have not otherwise received. It was fate.”

Montei gets it. Like many adults, she had what Cummings calls a “dirt-covered childhood” thanks to access to a big, wooded backyard. Montei spent a lot of her childhood seeing firsthand the beauty of nature, from birds and wildlife to tranquil water systems, nests and burrows. She knows how pleasurable Mother Nature is, and that’s not even taking into account the growing body of research indicating that contact with nature is important for the cognitive, emotional, social and educational development of kids.

Montei admits that a common misconception about conservation is thinking it’s simply too late to save our environment—that we can’t possibly make a positive difference. “But our children are our environment’s future,” she explains, “and, the Next 56

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Gen Conservation initiative has very real statistics that, yes, it is making a positive difference, one child at a time.”

Something that both Cummings and Montei emphasize is that the Next Gen initiative is open and available to ALL children in the community. The benefits of these experiences will have a positive impact on the youth for a lifetime.

While Cummings thought she was going to have a career in archeology, she loves the path she’s found herself on. “I find that much of what I do each day is a type of public archaeology, or public naturalism,” she says. “And none of it gets old. Every day, every time I go out with the kids, I learn things too. While I know Oscar Scherer State Park like the back of my hand, we were out there the other day with a group from Girls Inc., and we saw an oak tree that didn’t grow its trunk in a traditional way.

I found out that for this specific type of oak, the whole trunk and root system is underground—all you see above is just sprouts, but the rest is under there. It’s so cool.”

When you have trip leaders who are interested in discovering and appreciating nature, it’s easy to see why kids start to pay attention, ask questions, and get excited as well. “We want to raise a generation of conservationminded people,” Cummings says. “Maybe they’ll have a job as a teacher or at a bank, but they can still choose to be part of a community that cares about the outdoors. We’re all in this together.”

For more information on Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, please visit www.conservationfoundation.com or call 941.918.2100.

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A LOCAL COMPANY’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY IS HELPING THE VITALLY IMPORTANT WORK OF MOTE MARINE’S CORAL REEF RESTORATION PROJECT.

By Ryan G. Van Cleave | Photo by Nancy Guth

In a world where people worry that the almighty dollar wins out every time, it’s always impressive when a story emerges that runs counter to that capitalism-at-all-costs mentality. And that’s the situation with Enzymedica, a company that’s devoting a portion of its new Aqua Biome fish oil supplements to help the ocean. More specifically, they’re interested in supporting Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s coral reef restoration project in the Florida Keys. To that end, they donated more than $65,000 in 2019, and the hope is that they’ll be able to support Mote even more substantially in 2020.

You can’t talk about ocean health without talking about coral reefs, and there’s no mistaking the situation—their future is in jeopardy. The solution is immediate, focused human intervention like Mote is doing. To put it plainly, we’ve pushed our corals to the edge of functional extinction in the Florida Keys. It’s hard to believe, but we’re now down to 2% of coral cover—that’s so low that even if we eliminate all future stressors such as climate change, coral disease, overfishing, and ocean acidification, the reefs won’t be able to recover on their own. We’re past the point where Mother Nature can fix the issue on her own.

What makes Enzymedica different than other companies is how their workplace culture and overall philosophy includes a commitment to sustainability. Its President and CEO, Scott Sensenbrenner, says that as a company, they feel it’s their mission and obligation to give back. “At Enzymedica, we provide products that are sourced from nature. It is inherently in our nature to want to give back to the planet which is so tremendously important to our business. Because we depend so much on our planet, being stewards of the environment is tremendously important.”

He explains that sometimes, being good stewards of the environment means doing “a little bit more” when it comes to making environmentally conscious decisions. For example, their headquarters is LEED-Gold certified, their company is certified carbon neutral, and they’re partially powered by a solar panel array. “These are decisions we’ve made,” Sensenbrenner says, “and we know that they will be part of the legacy that we leave behind.”

1% of the world’s oceans are coral reefs, but that 1% supports more than 25% of all marine life, which translates into feeding more than half a billion people per year. They also provide important ecosystem services for humans, protecting our coastline from wave action and storms, providing novel medicinal compounds, and supporting economies worldwide.

Florida’s coral reef is estimated to provide over $8 billion to the state economy and 70,000+ jobs.

Enzymedica knows that Mote’s science-based restoration efforts are necessary if we want to recover Florida’s reef. The good news is that they’ve found a great partner in Mote, an organization that is dedicated to coral reef research and restoration.

Mote’s Public Relations manager, Stephannie Kettle, notes that Mote has been able to raise over 70,000 coral fragments and outplant over 25,000 fragments at their Florida Keys facility this past year. Since the coral has been genetically screened for

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Dr Erinn Muller studying disease in the Florida Reef Tract —Mote Marine Laboratory

Dr. Michael P. Crosby outplants branching coral – Conor Goulding, Mote Marine Laboratory

signs of resiliency to warm water temperatures, acidification, and disease, these outplantings are far more likely to survive for generations to come and make a real difference in terms of the future health of the reef.

Here’s the reality—the scale of restoring Florida reef’s is so grand that one organization cannot do it alone. That’s why the support of companies like Enzymedica is so vital to what Mote is doing. Their financial support means that Mote can grow more corals, outplant them, and find more genetic strains of resilient coral for Mote’s restoration efforts. Kettle adds that every bottle of Aquabiome, and the Aquabiome website, contains information about threats to coral reefs and Mote’s restoration efforts, supporting Mote’s mission of educating the public on the threats our oceans face.

“As Mote seeks to significantly increase the number of corals we are able to outplant in the Florida Keys, we are energized by our new partnership with Enzymedica,” said Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Mote’s President and CEO. “Educational material with each bottle of Enzymedica’s Aqua Biome will help the public learn more about the importance of coral reefs, and proceeds from sales of this dietary supplement will provide 62

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donations to Mote in support of our coral restoration initiative.

As two organizations based in Florida, Mote and Enzymedica are intertwined with Florida’s natural marine resources, and we applaud Enzymedica’s sense of environmental stewardship.

Buy a bottle, save a reef!”

Sensenbrenner sums up the reason behind the Enzymedica and Mote partnership, saying, “Mote has something special—a real synergy between being a purpose-driven organization, and having exceptional staff who have created groundbreaking technologies. At Enzymedica, we research the link between nature and human health. Mote is driving home the link between the ocean and the health of our planet. For us, this is a perfect partnership, and we’re proud to share it with each other, our families, and our customers.”

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By GEORGE BRANT Directed by LAURA KEPLEY

FEB 14 – MAR 21 “Thought-provoking.

HEARTWARMING.

An absolute delight.”

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TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS Photographer Nancy Guth hits the pavement capturing the landscape, and the cultural and artistic scenes of our growing and eclectic town.

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State of the Arts Gallery, Downtown Sarasota

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The new Sarasota Museum of Art, a division of Ringling College

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Downtown Sarasota Farmer’s Market

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Downtown Sarasota Night Life

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The John Ringling Bridge

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“Sister Act” rehearsal at The Players Centre

A fun night at Evie’s on Main

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Amanda Vincent, opening her Towles Court hair studio

Canned Ham Vintage

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Maria Borri, owner of Malbi Italian Artisan Décor

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Bike Sarasota, a new bike share station launching mid-February

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99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop, Downtown Sarasota

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Art Ovation Guest Artist Jerome Chesley

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A view of the 70-foot tall sculpture “Complexus” by John Henry from The Westin

Ringling Blvd. and Orange Ave. roundabout sculpture “BRAVO!” by Jorge Blanco

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Ferraris Driver Group Sarasota Annual Exotic Car Festival “Driving for the Dream”

To benefit Flight to the North Pole Charity helping local, terminally and chronically ill children

Friday, February 28, 2020 Gala Dinner, Dancing, Live & Silent Auctions Tables of 8

Saturday, February 29, 2020 Exotic Car Show Main St. Lakewood Ranch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, 2020 Country Drive and Brunch for Show Participants

For more information, RSVP, and to qualify your car visit www.exoticcarfestival.com

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Whether you’re a hardcore exotic car aficionado or just like looking at them, the Exotic Car Festival in Lakewood Ranch is the place you’ll want to be.

Sarasota Ferrari Drivers Group hosts its Annual Gala weekend called “Driving for the Dream” starting Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1.

The event benefits Flight to the North Pole

evening features dinner, dancing and live and

(flighttothenorthpole.org) an organization that

silent auctions. Tickets are available for $175 per

provides financial and emotional support to

person and may be purchased on the website,

terminally ill children and their families in Sarasota

exoticcarfestival.com.

and Manatee Counties. It is run by volunteers from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, and led by

On Saturday, February 29th, Main Street in

Manatee County Sheriff’s office member Sidney

Lakewood Ranch will be filled with over 100 exotic

Ettedgui. During its 2018/2019 events, Sarasota

automobiles including Ferraris, Lamborghinis,

Ferrari Drivers Group raised over $160,000 for this

McLarens, Porsches, and more. From 10 a.m. to 4

Flight to the North Pole and anticipate exceeding

p.m., visitors are invited to stroll the streets, view

that with its 2019/2020 events.

the cars and chat with owners and enthusiasts. This event is free and open to the public. The weekend

The weekend begins at 6 p.m. on Friday evening

concludes on Sunday, March 1 with an exhibitors’

with a gala dinner for approximately 250 at Grove

country drive and lunch.

Restaurant in downtown Lakewood Ranch. The

FROM CO-ORGANIZER JURGEN OTTO:

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This is our fourth year for the Exotic Car Show and our second for the Gala dinner, and both just keep getting better every year. The Friday night dinner at Grove is going to be fantastic; we’ll have lots of unusual live and silent auction items up for bid. And of course, the car show on Saturday never disappoints. We expect around 130 automobiles and several thousand spectators.

For more information visit www.exoticcarfestival.com

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CHANGING SCENES Well before our city landscape evolved into what it is today, as you can well imagine, Sarasota looked a whole lot different.

These old city images, courtesy of Sarasota County History Center, remind us just how far we’ve come.

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The Siesta Key Post Office.

Swimmers and Divers enjoy Lido Beach Casino swimming pool.

An early photo of the Mayfair Hotel, once known as the Mango Hotel.

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Sunshine Springs waterski champion, Dixie Graves, shopping on lower Main Street ca. 1956.

The Pagoda Drive In on Main Street..

Mediterranean Revival house owned by Samuel Gumpertz, John Ringling’s General Manager ofView the circus.

The Gulf View Inn ca. 1925.

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For over 50 years, Morton’s Gourmet Market has been Sarasota’s go-to shop for all things related to fine foods and wine. A familyowned business led by father/son Eddie and Todd Morton; the store has a reputation for offering an exceptional customer experience.

Their Osprey Avenue store is the center of their operation, with its full-scale deli and gourmet-to-go specialties, extensive selection of prime meats, seafood and a wonderful bakery with coffee bar.

Morton’s has everything one might need for entertaining or hosting a fund raiser, including an impressive array of fine wines and craft beers, exotic cheeses, and beautiful floral arrangements. Local residents and visitors alike turn to Morton’s during the holidays for their bountiful gift baskets and the convenience of their complete dinner menus and fully prepared foods. Morton’s is also known for their award-winning catering department, which has handled events of all sizes with a full menu of party favorites as well as custom planning services.

“We continue to create a hometown customer shopping experience and that will continue to be one of the most important items we offer. Of course, we love when you shop and say hello. Whether stopping by for freshly baked cookies and gourmet coffee, shopping for the week or ordering those larger catered events and holiday dinners, we make sure your visit is efficient and memorable.”

– EDDIE MORTON A few years ago, Morton’s expanded its locations to include two storefronts on Siesta Key. Siesta Market is a smaller version of their original store, with an island twist, and offers a variety of staple groceries and fresh produce, meat and dairy. They stock a wide selection of beer and wine, as well as to-go prepared foods for easy picnics. Siesta Village Liquors is located next door to Siesta Market offers top shelf and name brand liquors, bar accessories and is the Village’s only full-service liquor store.

Three generations of Morton’s

With family members continuing to join the team, The Morton family will always be an integral part of the Sarasota community.

An important anniversary celebrated this year was the Firehouse Chili Cookoff hosted by Morton’s for the 20th year with proceeds benefiting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The family established and maintains their Morton Culinary Education Fund which awards scholarships to area students interested in pursuing a culinary career.

1924 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota www.mortonsmarket.com 941-955-9856

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SPOTLIGHT

S’Wonderful…

S’Marvelous MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

By Gus Mollasis

He once sold pianos. Thankfully, he wasn’t very good at that because he’s much better at playing them. The fact is Michael Feinstein is s’wonderful and s’marvelous at doing just that. It’s made him one of the foremost artists of his generation known worldwide for being a superb interpreter for the repertoire known as the Great American Songbook (or American Standards).

He’s been an anthropologist and ambassador of this music for years, performing the music of the masters—Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, Arlen, to name a few, with pride, passion, purpose and joy. Feinstein believes these songs are important, inspirational and essential for anyone who loves great music. He once said of Gershwin, “The Gershwin legacy is extraordinary because George Gershwin died in 1937, but his music is as fresh and vital today as when he originally created it.”

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Feinstein landed in California in a twist of fate to meet one of his musical heroes – Ira Gershwin. Ever since, he’s always landed on the right notes and songs.

And we’re all the better for it. On February 20, he lands at the Van Wezel for a concert celebrating the music of Gershwin. And for those in Sarasota who love the greatest American music of the last century? “Who could ask for anything more?”

Recently, with Gershwin tunes dancing in my head, I had the distinct pleasure of talking with this Grammy and Emmy nominated musician, whose has played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to the White House.

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on the town As a young man you met Ira Gershwin, one of your musical heroes. Tell me about that.

Meeting Ira was something that I never ever expected would happen. It was amazing. It was a series of coincidences that led to this introduction to him. It ended up turning into a six year association where I worked for him as his assistant and eventually became his eyes and ears to the outside world. It was life changing and spectacular. He was a wonderful man and I adored him. He introduced me to so many songwriters who were still alive and who had created much of the music that I cared about. So, it was a bridge to a world that I could not have experienced first-hand without him.

What was the greatest thing that Ira Gershwin taught you?

He taught me fundamentally about interpreting the Gershwin songs and particularly the lyrics because I was more focused on the musical aspects of it. He made me keenly aware of the interpretation of the words. He taught me about phrasing.

Together we would listen to recordings of different singers. And I learned the different ways that one can interpret any given song. To be able to listen to the actual creator of the words and different versions of his own songs was incredibly life-changing.

Can that incredibly magical era, a time when everything seemingly came together with an abundance of gifted songwriters and composers like Gershwin, Berlin, Porter etc., ever happen again?

It’s like the Italian Renaissance. It was a period of time that had different elements that led to an extraordinary burst of creativity that happened at that moment. And there will never ever be another moment like that. I believe there will be other similar creative epiphanies if you will. I believe the 1960s and 1970s, with the arrival of songwriters like Paul Williams, Carole King, Harry Nilsson and others, led to another period of extraordinary creativity. So, nothing will be like it was with the Gershwin era.

It won’t be the same. Yet I believe there will be other creative expressions that if not equal will be parallel to what that group of songs gave to the public at that time.

My significant other, Katherine Michelle Tanner, went to school with Laura Osnes, a singer from Minnesota you hold in high regard. Katherine has followed her acting passion, and Laura her singing passion. “Who could ask for anything more?”

Small world. That’s wonderful when that happens. When an artist gets to follow their passions. Laura is a wonderful performer and really good person. I admire her greatly.

Considering that you are an archivist and historian of the Great American Songbook, do you carry an added responsibility of informing the next generation of this wonderful music? And if so, does that motivate you?

I started an organization called the Great American Songbook Foundation over ten years ago for the sole purpose of preserving 98

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Music is an enriching experience on so many levels because music is more than art—it is healing.

American popular song. We have an annual high school songbook academy where high school kids from all over the United States participate in a week-long intensive and where they are immersed in this music. They spend time with mentors, educators and performers such as Laura Osnes. I am keenly aware of the purpose of keeping this music alive and continuing to educate succeeding generations. I have spent a great part of my life trying to pass this music on through the foundation and other means.

Your Feinstein’s 54 Below in New York is another way you expose music to the public. What is the goal of Feinstein 54 Below?

It’s a nightclub for entertainment. And I use nightclub because cabaret has a connotation that might refer to a certain kind of music while a nightclub is more encompassing. For me, it denotes a certain type of glamor, entertainment and environment and to some perhaps seems more “old school.”

To me it also means a high quality and certain experience that people long for these days. It is not limited by a genre or style of music or anything like that. It is a welcoming environment that’s conducive to bring people together artistically.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I mention the following artists: Irving Berlin Seminal.

Cole Porter Naughty.

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Harold Arlen Heir apparent to Gershwin.

As unfair as this is, if you wanted to leave the next generation a time capsule of five Gershwin compositions, what would they be?

Songs or compositions?

Both. It could be anything from “Rhapsody in Blue” to “Embraceable You”.

Well certainly “Rhapsody in Blue”. “Love is Here to Stay”.

“Fascinating Rhythm”. “Mine” from Let ’Em Eat Cake. How many is that? Four. And Porgy and Bess. If I can get a three hour opera in there, why not?

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Describe the feeling you have playing the American Songbook, and would you ever replace it with anything else?

I follow my muse and my passion. Music is an enriching experience on so many levels because music is more than art—it is healing. It is made up vibrations that resonate sympathetically with the physical body. So, it has healing properties that are unique and extraordinary to that discipline.

And I think it’s something that can transform the world. It gives me tremendous joy and a sense of purpose.

Then you see music as the universal language?

Absolutely.

If you can imagine a legend who is no longer with us out there in the audience or backstage listening to your music, who would it be? Have you ever imagined someone like Gershwin in your audience?

Well, I’d much rather be in their audience.

What a great answer.

I mean it. I’ve never imagined any of them in mine.

Where do you think music ultimately comes from?

Well, the divine. Whatever your interpretation of God is. It’s a divine gift.

Were you a born artist? Do you think it’s a gift?

I was born with musical ability and I believe that we live many lives. I believe in reincarnation because at the age of five, I sat down and played the piano with both hands automatically.

So, I believe that we come in with some past abilities and experiences.

Finish the following sentences: The best part of my job is: Connecting with people.

The toughest part is…

Early morning rehearsals because I’m a night person.

I love playing this music because…

It helps bring peace to the world.

I love listening to this music because…

It changes my fundamental mood.

Is passion the essential element after talent that takes a great artist over the top?

Absolutely. I believe so.

Is there one artist past or living that you are in complete awe of their talents and abilities?

Well there’s many. Not just one. But certainly Fred Astaire. I think he is the perfect interpreter of the classic American song.

He often doesn’t get the credit, but through film he introduced as many great songs as anybody.

Yes, that’s true.

Many years from now if there is a song that plays you off life’s stage what would it be?

Well if I’m dying, probably something heavy metal because if I’m not already dead, it will kill me!

You’ve played in this area often. How excited are you about coming back to Sarasota?

I always love coming to the Van Wezel especially during the 50th year of this great performance hall. I can’t wait to play there again.

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Education MATTERS

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA – WHERE OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS NEAR AND FAR State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is the region’s first and largest public college, with nearly 15,000 creditseeking students attending classes there annually at the 100-acre SCF Bradenton or Venice campuses or the 10-acre Lakewood Ranch campus. As part of their commitment to student success and community prosperity, they began offering four-year degrees in 2009 in response to the region’s needs and the results have been strong from the start.

Their first four-year degree program was a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The need then and today for well-trained nurses is dire and growing, with some estimates suggesting that we only have 50% of the nurses needed to meet our community’s future health care needs. Their program allows current registered nurses (RN) the chance to obtain the coveted BSN degree, which provides necessary coursework in areas such as leadership, community and public health, nursing theory, and research.

While their nursing program is both popular and successful, it’s just one of the many ways they’re meeting the workforce needs of our region. SCF now also offers four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Early Childhood Education, Health Services Administration, Public Safety and Emergency Management, and Supervision and Management. From that list, it’s clear that the goal is for students to find ample opportunities for work in these fields whether that’s in our own community, in the Sunshine State, or throughout the U.S.

Jamie Smith, SCF’s Director of Communications & Marketing, has worked with the college for five years now, and one of the things that’s surprised her is how much they offer to the community as an institution. “We have such a wide array of offerings, from two- and four-year degree programs to certificates and other types of job preparatory training,” she says, noting that the licensure pass rate for their physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and dental hygiene students is 100%. “We help people find their way to a good career. As our president Dr. Carol Probstfeld, says, ‘to know us is to love us.’

Smith points out that some mistake SCF’s affordability for a lack of quality. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” she says. “Many of our professors are in the prime of their industries, conducting active research studies, staying on the cutting edge of their fields, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. This means our students have great opportunities to participate as well.”

For example, Associate Professor Eric Warrick helped students get involved with the Tiny Earth Symposium, a global network of students and instructors dedicated to discovering new antibiotics from the soil and creating engaging laboratory coursework. One of Warrick’s biotech major students, Magnolia Valdez, earned third prize at the 2019 Tiny Earth symposium in Madison, Wisconsin for her project “Going to the Beach for a Solution: The Isolation and Extraction of Compound(s) from the Exiguobacterium Species.”

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SCF students who opt to move on to bigger state schools often find that they’re better prepared for success there than others, thanks to the programming, training and tools they’re offered at SCF. Smith adds that smaller class sizes and numerous online classes means that SCF students encounter more of a mentoring experience than big-room lecture education. This allows faculty to connect with them and offer tailor-made advice and recommendations to help each individual student grow and succeed. “They help students find their passion,” Smith explains. Whether it’s considering this internship, taking that class, or trying out this other area of study, they take the time to help. “That type of guidance is invaluable.”

SCF’s affordability also means most of their students graduate without student debt. At the December 2019 graduation ceremony, Smith recalls one student’s cap sporting the words “BA and Debt-free!”

Considering that the national average student loan debt as of 2019 is more than $30,000, the idea of being debt-free while obtaining a quality college degree is quite appealing to students of any age.

For evidence of what SCF’s been able to accomplish, consider the list of notable alumni, which includes prominent professionals such as Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, Florida House of Representatives member Matt Hudson, U.S. Olympic figure skater Amanda Evora, singer-songwriter Matt Walden, and screenwriters Mike Le (“Patient Zero”) and Rob McKittrick (“Tag”). At the rate SCF is growing, that list is soon going to include a lot more people in a host of other fields who are all proud to say that they, too, got a quality degree debt-free and are working in a career they love.

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CORA MARSHALL ARTIST STATEMENT Through art, I locate the places that form when ideas cross––ideas of self, home, and community.

These new-sprung imaginative spaces are rich with possibilities. It is here that I can reveal, challenge, and expand my notions of the nature of life and my place in the world. Often, my art is centered in spirituality and I create work that seeks out the connections to and lessons from my African and Native American familial past. By mixing and melding symbols and meanings, I am able to conjure new multi-layered narratives.

Currently, I am working in and across the media of painting, mixed media, and photography to find intersections and crossroads among belief, understanding, and context.

Cora’s works are on display as part of the Black Muse group art exhibit at Art Center Sarasota through March 7. CoraMarshall.com

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Lipstadt, Dorot professor of Holocaust Studies at Emory University, has published and taught about the Holocaust for close to 40 years. She is probably most widely known because of the libel lawsuit brought against her (1996) by David Irving for having called him a Holocaust denier.

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave

ENJOY THREE NEW THRILLERS IN THE NEW YEAR

by Lee Goldberg www.LeeGoldberg.com

The newest book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg introduces readers to Deputy Eve Ronin, who’s shot up the ranks of the LA County Sheriff’s Department, moving from burglary to homicide in short order.

A viral video showing Eve arresting an abusive movie star went viral, so in a PR move, her boss made Eve the youngest female homicide detective in department history. Now, with every eye on her, she just has to prove that she belongs.

The main story here is based on a true crime story from Ohio. Eve and her grizzled partner Duncan Pavone respond to a call to find a shockingly bloody home where three people—a mom and two kids, they think—have been slaughtered and mutilated. There’s so much blood, but nowhere near enough evidence to make this an easy case for anyone.

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Duncan’s nearly to retirement, and Eve needs to prove herself, so she takes the lead and is willing to pay the price to get the answers she

The latest book by Ghana writer Kwei Quartey is separate from his Inspector Dark Dawson series. The Missing American introduces 25-year-old PI Emma Djan, whose dreams of rising through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service were dashed when she refused the advances of a corrupt boss and she got the boot.

She’s given a second chance at being a professional investigator, though, after being hired on by PI Yemo Sowah, who’s just been enslisted to find out what’s happened to DC widower Gordon Tilson, who’s been scammed out of money by a non-existent Facebook friend. He flew to Accra to get the real story, but soon simply disappeared. It doesn’t take long for Djan to realize the web of deception

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Goldberg has created a solid procedural here without the overt sense of humor you find in many of his other stories.

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needs. She’s tough, smart, and realistic, which makes her a quality protagonist to follow.

In short, Goldberg has created a solid procedural here without the overt sense of humor you find in many of his other stories. He also brings in a level of forensic science that will please fans of the TV show Bones or books by Patricia Cornwell. This is a promising series with an engaging heroine well worth rooting for.

and lies is bigger than anyone imagined, which includes the world of sakawa, a Ghanian term for con men who use hightech Internet fraud schemes combined with African traditionalist rituals to target, manipulate, and steal from foreigners.

Add in a sniper assassin who kills a Ghanian presidential candidate running on a popular anti-corruption campaign, and things start to get really interesting fast.

Quartey’s book reveals his expertise in West African culture and people— it all feels well-researched, authentic, and compelling. Emma Djan, too, has become a welcome addition to the ranks of capable female investigators. This is the launch of an intriguing new series.

THE MISSING AMERICAN

by Kwei Quartey

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by Bob Avey

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Bob Avey’s latest novel—his fourth in the Kenny Elliot mystery series—has our hero considering a significant change of careers.

For three books, he’s served as a Tulsa police officer. Now, he’s ready to move on from that role. The problem is that his investigation skills are so good—bordering on supernaturally so—that his boss doesn’t want him to leave.

He’s nothing if not loyal, so he agrees to hold off severing his relationship to the Tulsa police department. For now.

But he’s barely out the station door before he’s embroiled in yet another case that requires his own brand of sleuthing to solve. After all, how can so many people be involved in crimes that for some strange reason, they can’t quite recall? Something very odd is indeed afoot.

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If this is your first dive into the life and times of Kenny Elliot, you’ll find a few references to his past that go beyond the context clues,

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but the story works well enough on its own. Avey likes to toe the line of the supernatural, though this is most clearly in the vein of crime thrillers. I’ll bet he’s a fan of mid-20th century mysteries, too, since that pacing and style seems to have influenced this series.

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InHEALTH FACIAL FAT FIXES

By Mark Checcone, M.D, F.A.C.S

What single procedure to the face can restore volume deflation, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, reverse sun damage, and minimize acne and scars?

Fat transplantation or fat transfer is a procedure, or more correctly, a series of procedures that moves fat from an unwanted area to positively enhance a treatment area. Most common donor sites include excess fat from the belly, love handles, thighs or saddle bags usually removed by liposuction. This is followed by careful processing of the fat cells which are then re-injected into areas where more volume is desired, most often the face.

Your own fat is a natural filler which fills in hollowed facial contours like the temples, lower eyelids, cheeks, lips and jawline.

When you think about the ideal facial filler, fat fits the bill—it is autologous (from your own body), ubiquitous in most people, and permanent once the fat reestablishes a blood supply in its new location.

Facial fat transfer has evolved dramatically in the last few years as refinements to the technique

have increased effectiveness and predictability. Traditional fat transplantation was not completely predictable or reliable, but new techniques distinguish MICRO fat transplantation from NANO fat transplantation based on the particle size of the fat cell, the lipocyte. The processing of fat can either leave the lipocyte intact for volume preservation in micro fat transfer or sheer the cells to fragments maximizing the availability of stem cells in nano fat transfer. The magic of fat transfer comes from the stem cells which stimulate new healthy skin growth and increased collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid to boost skin tone, improve texture, smooth out fine lines, and remodel unsightly scars. Â Â Everybody is able to recognize an aging face, but identifying which features are responsible for an aged appearance and how to reverse it is a more difficult task. In consultation with a facial plastic surgeon, the specific areas of your own face that give away your age are the target areas that make you a good candidate. Examples of telltale signs of aging in the upper third of the face include temple atrophy, forehead wrinkles, droopy eyelids and sagging eyebrows. The middle third of the aging face contains lower eyelid bags, cheek deflation or drooping with heavy smile lines, and elongation of nasal tips and

earlobes. In the lower third of the face there are elongation of the upper lip, thinning of the pink lips, and drooping jowls along the jaw line.

Early signs of aging generally involve excess fine lines, sun damaged skin and texture irregularities to the skin.

Younger patients who have been reluctant to start treatments for age related changes have found tremendous benefits to nano fat transfer to improve scarring, acne or pock marks and skin irregularities. The beauty of facial fat transfer is that when performed correctly, each of these signs of aging can be improved or reversed.

Filling up deflated or sagging faces with more volume is a multi-billion dollar industry with all the facial filler and injectable products that are available in the market today. Using your own unwanted fat reliably is something now readily available for the right candidate. Both young and old persons can benefit from fat transfer to restore volumes and improve surface irregularities like acne scars, sun damage, or irregular skin texture.

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InHEALTH REVOLUTIONIZING THE TREATMENT OF SPINAL STENOSIS Fabian A. Ramos, M.D., DABA, DABPM, DABIPP, FIPP

SYMPTOMS OF LSS: • Decreased endurance during physical activities • Weakness and/or loss of balance • Symptoms improve when you sit, lean forward, lie on your back, or sit with your feet raised • Numbness or a “tingling” feeling in your legs, calves, or buttocks • Aching, dull back pain radiating (spreading) to your legs • Neurogenic Claudication INTERSPINOUS SPACER BENEFITS: • Provides rapid improvement of symptoms • Outpatient procedure requiring no hospitalization • Patients will achieve the same relief they experience while in seated or flexed position • Completely reversible procedure • Small incision • Performed in less than 30 minutes

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Spinal Stenosis is the result of aging and “wear and tear” on the spine from everyday activities. These changes cause the spinal canal to narrow which can “pinch” the nerves in the lower back and may cause pain and or nerve damage. This is called Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS).

This natural degenerative process is highly prevalent in the general population aged 60 years and older and may continue to progress and worsen over time. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience lower back pain at some time in their lives.

When advanced, Spinal Stenosis diminishes the ability to walk straight, forcing the patient to walk bent forward, using a walker or shopping cart to achieve relief. Patients with this condition may also experience numbness, weakness, cramping and stiffness in the legs, buttocks or groin areas, even when walking short distances. When in a flexed position, the spine opens, and the degree of Spinal Stenosis immediately improves.

Today, there is a new standard of care for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Interspinous Spacers are a revolutionary new indirect decompression system, offering a minimally invasive approach to treating mild to moderate LSS. This procedure fills a gap in the continuum between conservative care and invasive surgery. The spacers were developed to provide patients with a safe and effective alternative when conservative treatment has failed, and Laminectomy is too aggressive.

The implant, made of titanium, is placed between the spinous processes of the symptomatic levels. Once implanted, the spinal spacer acts as an extension blocker, relieving pressure on the affected nerves which are exacerbated by standing and walking. The spacer allows the segment involved to remain in a flexed position, opening the spinal canal, thus relieving pain and allowing the patient to stand straighter and walk further distances.

Designed with patient safety and comfort in mind, the spacer is implanted through a small tube the size of a dime to reduce tissue damage and blood loss. Its anatomic design provides optimal fit and preserves a patient’s anatomy and ability to maintain motion. Available in multiple sizes to accommodate varying patient anatomy, the Interspinous Spacer ensures controlled movement and minimizes post-procedure complications. The minimally invasive delivery of the implant reduces the trauma to surrounding tissues and anatomical structures.

When life hands you painful Spinal Stenosis, consider this rapid (performed within 30 minutes), minimally invasive, completely reversable procedure to gain relief.

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Laughing MATTERS THE ONE ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY TRAIN

By Ryan G. Van Cleave | Illustrations by Darcy Kelly-Laviolette

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t some point in their lives, most adults decide to get off the fashion train for good. It’s why my 50-something neighbor still rocks stirrup pants, slouchy leather boots, and a Joan Collins up-do, and it’s the same reason a not-to-be-named-here relative of mine boasts a closet near to bursting with wide-leg pants, braided belts, Cuban-heeled boots, and a lime-colored velvet leisure suit called “The Green Machine.”

I never thought I’d made such a drastic decision myself… until over the holiday break, I made the mistake of reading a couple of “Must-Have Apps” articles.

The result? As of the beginning of 2020, I’m officially getting off the technology train. I’m even seriously considering moving from my iPhone XR to a flip phone, not because it’s cool to be retro, but because I clearly have no need for these can’tlive-without-them apps. The world of technology has passed me by, it seems.

For example, here are just a few of the apps I CAN easily live without.

Buffer—it uses AI to calculate the best times to launch your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn posts for maximum reach. Great.

Thanks to this app. I’ll probably get pummeled with even more sleeping panda videos I don’t want while I’m in the bathroom.

Dad Jokes—just what it says. I don’t need an app for my funnies when I already say things to my kids like, “You know, I stayed up all night wondering where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.”

Bubble Wrap—yep, an app designed to digitally give you the joy of popping bubble wrap without the satisfaction of actually stomping flat those little pockets of air.

Plus, I find myself burning up more data on my phone by playing ridiculous games than doing anything productive. Worse, my kids tell me I’m totally playing the wrong ridiculous games.

For example, I’ve gotten to be a pretty solid Clash Royale player. My kids explain that only games worth playing involve dragons, cookies, or unicorns—often two of those elements in the same game.

“I don’t understand,” I said about their latest gem, a game called Cookie Run. “Why do the cookies run?”

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He said it’d be a lifesaver if I ever lost my housekeys. I asked what happens if I ever lost my phone or the battery goes dead.

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