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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 54 YEARS

PICKINGS

MIXON FRUIT FARMS

Sports & Leisure Golf Legend

Tony Jacklin Lakewood Ranch’s

“Sea of Grass” Cook Like a Pro Shufflin’ Sarasota OCT 2011 $3.95 U.S.

Dream Maker

Betty Schoenbaum

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This portrait of Payton Wright will be auctioned off October 29th along with several other original works created by Michael Israel the night of the event.

Proceeds beneďŹ t The Payton Wright Foundation.

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FEATURING WORLD-RENOWNED PERFORMANCE PAINTER

Michael Israel

“I wanted to create a signature piece that would communicate the pure innocence of Payton and at the same time inspire urgency to help fight the terrible disease of pediatric brain cancer. In ‘Payton’s Wish’ I’ve tried to render an expression in the frog’s eyes that pleads with the viewer to recognize Payton’s innocence and kind heart.

I imagine the frog to be thinking, ‘Don’t let this ever happen, especially to one so young, innocent and kind.’” − Michael Israel

Reserve your tickets now!

Call or go online at www.paytonwright.org

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 • Hyatt Regency Sarasota

5:30 Artist’s VIP Cocktail Reception 6:00 Cocktail Hour • 7:00 Dinner Tickets: $250 each – Patron Level $150 each – Individual Ticket

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Volume 54 No. 9

Sweet Pickings Mixon Fruit Farms – Charming, Historic & Fun for Everyone Steven J. Smith

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Golf Legend Tony Jacklin: Conceding to a Great State of Mind Ryan G. Van Cleave

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Lakewood Ranch’s Sea of Grass Paige Mollie

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Sarasota Shuffles Sue Blue

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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 54 YEARS

PICKINGS

MIXON FRUIT FARMS

Sports & Leisure

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Golf Legend

Tony Jacklin

Lakewood Ranch’s

“Sea of Grass” Cook Like a Pro Shufflin’ Sarasota OCT 2011 $3.95 U.S.

Dream Maker

Betty Schoenbaum

PLUS

New Education Feature

Cover / Family destination Mixon Fruit Farms “sweet pickings” include a children’s maze, butterfly garden, wetlands pond, wildlife rescue reserve, a concert venue and wedding pavilion, a gift shop and much more.

Cover photo by Jason Angelini Photography / www.jasonangelini.com

Documenting Life Recipient of 26 Telly and 2 Emmy® awards, the Center for Faith and Freedom continues to address our nation’s most critical issues through inspiring media presentations. ®

Stuart J. Roth

Founder and President

To view our award-winning documentaries, please visit www.FaithandFreedom.org

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Arts & Culture 39

Culture Matters

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Visual Arts Featured Artists: Aaron Board and Susan Zukowksy

Dining 83

Making “Haye” Your Way Euphemia Haye's Chef Arpke's Cooking Classes

Education 66

The Ringling Art Experience Spotlighting Ringling College of Art & Design Students

Education Matters

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Amazing Minds and Intellectual Happenings

Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

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Social

Health 73

Health Matters

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Community News, Appointments and Awards

Be Scene A Calendar of Events

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Behind the Scene Debbi Benedict Gives the Latest Society Scoop

Plastic Surgery Revolution by Dr. David L. Mobley

Locally

V Foundation Fundraiser at Café Gabbiano

Up Close 52

Because of Betty Steven J. Smith

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cool down will hopefully come soon but for now the summer heat is still sizzling.

Fret not. Soon all the trappings of autumn will hit and season on the Culture Coast will be in full force no matter how high the mercury hits.

Seussical October 20-30, 2011 Don’t miss this superific musical salute to the genius of Dr. Seuss!

In this our Sports & Leisure issue, the sweet, leisurely pickings at Mixon Fruit Farms call out to residents and tourists alike. Owners Dean and Janet Mixon have built a family destination as ripe as the oranges they ship. Children can ride the Orange Blossom Express and enjoy a butterfly garden, Koi pond, an educational wildlife refuge and the delicious fudge, ice cream and other goodies at their Groveside Café. Mixon’s Harvest Festival in mid-November with arts and crafts and children’s games are sure to be cool winners. If it’s cooking classes that melt your butter, writer Sue Cullen dishes up a local winner for some leisurely fun.

If kicking or hitting a ball is your speed, one visit to Lakewood Ranch’s “sea of grass” and you’ll experience the thrill of all the action. This multi-use complex is also a strong economic driver for our community as well – yet just another reason Lakewood Ranch

Tickets

$25 Adults $12 Students

continues to be one of the top master-planned communities in the United States. Writer Ryan Van Cleave visits with golf legend and Concession Golf Club resident, Tony Jacklin and gets some tips, yarns and insight from a man who holds a special place in golfing history.

With the community gathering together soon to honor nonagenarian and philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum, Steven J Smith’s interview, Because of Betty, will give you just a few of the reasons why we are so blessed to have this remarkable woman living and giving in our community.

Feeling a bit more like things will be rockin’ here real soon? Get ready, get set – “season”

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ust like the deeply anchored roots of a magnificent old tree, SCENE Magazine is proud to have the deepest community roots of any local publication. In January 2012, we begin our 55th year of publishing SCENE. Our archives, so rich in community history,

contain a plethora of people and businesses that have so proudly and adeptly shaped this community. Many are no longer with us, some have now turned grey, new ones sprout all the time, but one thing remains constant — the spirit and fortitude of our community remains as deep and strong as the roots that help us stand proud.

The founder of SCENE Magazine, Ward “Bud” Patton, started SCENE in 1957 as a pocket guide. In the early 1960s, Mr. Patton changed SCENE to become a chronicle of Sarasota society, a foundation we have proudly continued to this day. Over time, SCENE

expanded its content to offer its readers even more interesting and informative editorial.

Hands down, SCENE is the community magazine people from all demographics look forward to reading.

You see, it is our belief that if we continue to write about the positive things people are doing to keep Sarasota/Manatee so great, you will continue to look forward to reading SCENE every month. This winning formula is simple but strong. Sarasota already has enough “Vogue”—like magazines, you don’t need another one. The SCENE reader wants to know who is making a difference, learn about the outstanding people and minds we have among us, how to become more involved and much more. They want to feel connected to the people and businesses making a difference in our community.

Since becoming SCENE’s publisher, SCENE has not only grown in scope, but also in distribution and in readership. During the past year, we’ve increased our already strong distribution and are now unequivocally the magazine with the broadest distribution and readership demographic in Sarasota and Manatee counties. There is also an online edition of SCENE on our website, www.scenesarasota.com, where visitors can read SCENE at no charge in its entirety and can instantly click on each hyperlinked page to connect a business or organization’s web site for more information. This is a great way to help businesses grow and raise more awareness for community fundraising events.

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It is hard to argue with a winning and trusted formula. We have weathered many economic storms as have many other businesses in our community, but we are proud to say our roots are still anchored quite strongly. We look forward to continuing SCENE’s proud history in our community for many more years to come.

From advertisers to loyal readers, tributes attesting to SCENE’s impact are plentiful!

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Thanks again so much for all you do for us and for the nonprofit community.

You’re the only magazine that provides so much information about our industry. I learn most of the news about my colleagues and donors through SCENE. – President of a leading Sarasota Foundation

We are having one of our best starts for the beginning of the year....I can confidently say that this has been due in large part to our partnership with SCENE Magazine and your commitment to your local presence in Sarasota.

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V Foundation Fundraiser at Café Gabbiano

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eter and Susan Migliaccio, owners of Café Gabbiano

Restaurant on Siesta Key, hosted “Roam the Regions of

Italy”, a fundraiser for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, an organization that to date has raised more than $100 million for cancer research grants. Dick Vitale, a V Foundation board member, was on hand to greet the more than 200 guests who enjoyed a delicious array of Italian cuisine and fine wines, all courtesy of the Migliaccios in support of a great cause.

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Foundation Founded in 1978 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation, the SCF Foundation is devoted exclusively to making certain that the first and largest public college in the region is prepared to meet the daunting challenges of higher education emerging in the 21st century. Thanks to this community’s generosity, the Foundation’s assets today have grown to over $46 million.

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Opportunity - we shape the present and touch the future. Our Foundation has an unmatched history of working with those who share a common passion to help make their community prosper by enabling others to advance their lives through higher education. We help impart knowledge and share in discovery by raising funds for new buildings, laboratories, classroom equipment, endowed faculty chairs and student scholarships.

Annually the Foundation awards $1.3 million in faculty, program and equipment support and $1.4 million in scholarship support to students.

WHY WE DO IT Peter & Susan Migliaccio Dennis & Nancy Corona Arlene & Gordon Okawa

An educated community is a valuable asset to the community we live in.

As a viable resource for recent high school graduates, workers wanting to advance and retirees seeking to enrich their lives, SCF provides local access to two-year and four-year college degrees as well as certificate and enrichment classes at an affordable cost.

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YOU! Investing in SCF is investing in our community. As a stakeholder in the livability of our community we invite you to join us in our endeavor to help our community flourish by ensuring access to quality education and a trained workforce. For the College to flourish we must address the critical realities of ensuring access to education, attracting and retaining quality faculty, and providing top notch facilities.

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT

TRAVEL JOURNAL:

GETTING TO KNOW FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Courtesy of:

Ernie B. Garcia

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

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oreign investments can

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found in every corner of the globe.

in helping to diversify

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a domestic equity portfolio. But

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such as the United States. But

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companies that were building the nation’s infrastructure, particularly the early railroad companies. In doing so, they were accepting more risk than they would have with

industrialized.

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investments in their own market. The United States, after all, was still maturing, and political and social change, as

A developing infrastructure is what may give an

well as many other factors, could have made it a volatile

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investment market.

an emerging market an industry such as banking might be just beginning to establish itself and therefore have

The same risk/reward characteristics apply to today’s

above-average growth potential.

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efficient, less liquid and more volatile than those in the

market investments are generally appropriate for patient

United States. They are also subject to the effects of

investors with long-term time horizons. Emerging

foreign currency fluctuations and differing regulations.

advice about your estate, your business, your philanthropic giving, your

stock position and your lending needs. At Morgan Stanley Smith Barney,

full range of services to help you grow, protect and transfer your wealth. market stock prices can take dramatic swings, and it is

If you decide to build an international element into that you have the time to ride them out or in mail me essential for a complimentary consultation to discuss how I can

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your investment portfolio, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies that focus on international

your initial investment.

investing may be ideas to consider. Professional portfolio Ongoing Opportunity

managers often have access to information that’s not widely available, not to mention the time and experience

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Senior Vice President - Wealth Management expanding your portfolio beyond U.S. borders, contact than emerging markets, well-established financial institutions Senior Investment Management Consultant

and markets and modern infrastructures. Of course, they

a qualified financial professional who can help you

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ernie.b.garcia@mssb.com domestic investments.

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If you’d like to learn more, please contact Ernie B. Garcia at 941.364.7405, www.fa.smithbarney.com/ernie_garcia.

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Ernie B. Garcia Senior Vice President - Wealth Management Senior Investment Management Consultant The author(s) and/or publication are neither employees of nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”). By providing this third party publication, we are not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation, verification or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan monitoring by MSSB of any information contained in the publication.

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Investments in foreign securities involve risks associated with interest-rate and currencyexchange-rate changes as well as by market, economic, and political conditions of the countries where investments are made. There may be greater returns but also greater risks than with U.S. investments. International stocks fluctuate in value and may be worth more or less than original cost.

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

Turtles from Wildlife Rescue Reserve at Mixon Fruit Farms.

Photo by Cliff Roles.

2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala 10-01 7:00 pm Bank of America building, 12th Floor. Featuring guest speakers, full bar and award ceremony. Benefits Equality Florida Suncoast Gala. Tickets: $100 / 1.813.870.3735 / eqfl.org

7th Annual Diva Angels Poker Run 10-02 10:00 am 7101 Palmer Blvd. Benefits Big Cat Habitat. Take a tour and see the Lions, Tigers, & Bears & More! Cash bar, 50/50, Chinese auction prizes, music & vendors. $10 per hand or 3 hands for $20. 941.371.6377 / bigcathabitat.org

Friends of Sarasota Ballet Luncheon 10-03 11:30 am Michael’s On East. Hosted by Friends of the Sarasota Ballet. Benefits Sarasota Ballet. Tickets $35 / 941.780.3311 / sarasotaballet.org

7th Annual Plant Sale 10-08 8:00 am Bee Ridge Park. Proceeds support the Master Gardener program and its educational outreach programs. Rain or shine. Master Gardeners will answer questions and offer free advice regarding proper plant choices, care tips, and suggestions on proper locations for the plants.

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13th Annual Patricia Snyder Golf Tournament 10-08, 8:30 am Laurel Oak Golf & Country Club. Benefits Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Patricia Snyder Children’s Fund. Tickets: $95 / 941.917.1286 / smhf.org

Selby Garden’s GartenFest Every Sunday in October 1:00 pm Selby Gardens. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy top local performing artists in a biergarten atmosphere under Selby’s banyan trees. German Food, beer, and wine. Free with paid admission to Selby Gardens. selby.org

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Festival sARTée 10-08 to 23. Various times and locations. Featuring numerous events showcasing world-class arts and culture ranging from theater, dance, music, visual art, live music and more. sartee.org

Cirque des Femmes 10-08 7:00 pm. Country estate of Mike and Jaymie Carter. Death-defying acts by Circus Sarasota will once again dazzle guests beneath the starry sky. Benefits the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee County. Dining and dancing. 941.747.6797 / wrcmanatee.org

Ringling International Arts Festival 10-11 to 16 Various times and locations. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City bring together emerging artists in theater, dance and music from around the world. Tickets: $135-$150 / 941.360.7399 / ringlingartsfestival.org

Le Petit Marche 10-12 9:30 am. Michael’s on East. Hosted by Temple Beth Sholom Schools, this third annual fundraiser transforms the courtyard of Michael’s On East into a bustling French marketplace with fabulous vendors, champagne, coffee and more. 941.954.2027

Habitat for Humanity’s Charity Golf Tournament 10-14 8:30 am Laurel Oak Country Club. Lunch, awards, scramble format, contests, prizes. Tickets: $125 / 941.487.5525 / habitatsrq.com

11th Annual Anna Maria Island Bayfest 10-14 & 15 10:00 am Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island. Friday night Kick-Off Party featuring Dr. Dave Band and COCO RAY, with DJ Mike Sales, food vendors, classic car show, arts, crafts, children’s play area, sodas, wine, beer, margaritas & rum runners. Free. 941.778.1541 / maryann@amichamber.org

5th Annual Samaritan Golf Tournament & Church Challenge 10-15 7:00 am Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. Benefits Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast. Tickets: $100 / 941.926.2959 / samaritangulfcoast.com

Snook Shindig: Teach-a-Kid Fishing Clinic 10-15 8:45 am Mote Aquaculture Park. Children ages 6 to 15 are invited to learn from professionals. Casting, cast netting, fish habitat and biology, fishing safety, knot tying, catch-and-release tactics, and more. Tickets: $10 / 941.388.4441 ext. 303 / mote.org

ArtSlam 10-15 10:00 am Old Main Street, Bradenton. A 8 hour juried, public art installation/spectator event put on by Realize Bradenton & Bradenton DDA. 941.744.7484 / kwebb@realizebradenton.com

Perlman Music Program 10-16 2:00 pm Church of the Palms, Sarasota. Ariel Quartet. Free public concert. 941.955.4942 / perlmanmusicprogramsuncoast.com

17th Annual Downtown Sarasota Arts & Crafts Festival 10-15 & 16 10:00 am Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. This fine arts and craft show draws locals and tourists alike for an eclectic mix of quality art by the country’s top artists and crafters. artsfestival.com/festivalcalendar

RCAD 10th Annual Golf Tournament 10-19 12:00 pm Concession Golf Club. Benefits the Students of Ringling College. Tickets: 941.359.7589/ringling.edu

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VENDORS WELCOME! For more information, go to designingwomenboutique.org (Search “Vendor Info 2011”)

Join Designing Women Boutique and other community vendors for an exciting tented outdoor sale that supports the community’s arts and human service organizations.

Clothing — Antiques — Art — Jewelry — Furniture — Plants & Much More!

McMillen & Co. to provide free on-site value assessment of your antiques and collectibles: Sat. Oct. 22 only: 10 am - 2 pm.

A Food Court will be open throughout the day for morning bites, lunch time delights, snacks and beverages.

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Key to the Cure – The Pink Party 10-20 6:00 pm Saks Fifth Avenue. Benefits Women’s Cancer Programs at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Tickets: $45 / 941.

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Empty Bowls 2011 10-20 & 21 11:30 am Renaissance on 9th, Bradenton or 8131 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. Sample delicious soups from local restaurants and take home a ceramic bowl made by local potters. Fill the empty bowls of the hungry. Benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

Tickets: $20 / 941.749.0100 / foodbankofmanatee.org.

Forty Carrots Wine, Women and Shoes 10-21 to 23 Various times and locations. A three-day event including a luncheon and wine tasting featuring 12 women in the wine industry, shoe and fashion retailers and intimate wine dinners. Tickets: $50-$250 / 941.

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Saint Stephens Grand Gala 2011 – Passport to India 10-22 6:30 pm The home of Dr. and Mrs. Angus Graham. Dressy Casual.

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CAN Dance – Dancing with Our Stars 10-22 6:30pm Cocktails and Dinner, catered by Michael’s on East at the Chelsea Center. Benefits Community AIDS Network. 941.366.0461 ext. 1058

Bam’s Brigade 2011 10-22 7:30 am Sarasota Polo Club. This 11th anniversary 5K family walk will host over 8500 walkers, 265 teams and 400 survivors, all to raise funds for breast cancer research. Donations accepted in any amount.

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6th Annual Swinging With Friends-Golf Tournament 10-22 7:30 am Plantation Golf & Country Club, Venice. Breakfast Buffet.

Shotgun Start. Lunch, Awards, and Raffles. 941.556.3205

10-21 6:30 pm Mote Aquarium. All ages are invited to dress up in costume, enjoy safe and fun trick-or-treating, explore a haunted house and enjoy underwater pumpkin carving in a Spooktacular shark tank. Tickets: $6-$10 / 941.388.4441 ext 509 / mote.org

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10-21 12:00 pm Laurel Oak Country Club. Benefits Girls Inc. The event will feature golf, lunch and dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle items, great prizes for winning teams, as well as pin contests and fantastic holein-one prizes. 941.366.6646 ext. 211 / girlsincsrq.org

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10-22 & 23 8:00 am Designing Women Boutique. Huge multi-vendor sale all weekend. Arts, Antiques, Clothing, Jewelry, Furniture and more.

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10-22 10:00 am Cat Depot, 2542 17th Street, Sarasota $1 tickets for games/food. Ages 3 to 13 Music by D.J. Tommy. Twenty carnival games, and cupcakes. Activities include reading, tours, raffles, petting area with kitties. Free. 941.366.2404 / catdepot.org

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The Museum of Art Courtyard explodes with fun and excitement as we welcome you and the Artists of RIAF to the RIAF Block Party 2011.

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Join us as we welcome the international artists of RIAF! Be a part of the creative fusion of Asphalt Orchestra as they create a melting pot of music. Stroll through the Courtyard and be entertained by jugglers, stilt walkers, live statues, caricaturists and more. Dine on a variety of gourmet street cuisine and beverages from wine and hard lemonade bars to beer gardens and coffees, all provided

by Treviso Restaurant and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals. Thrill to an amazing fireworks display after enjoying a glorious sunset. Then move to the beat of the DJ on the Courtyard dance floor until the block closes down. Tuesday, October 11, 7pm–10pm. Tickets $150/$135 Museum Members. Dress Street Faire Chic.

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Dance, Music & Theater, main stage productions hand selected by the Baryshnikov Arts Center of New York. Tickets: $15–$50

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Be a part of it all. Main stage performances occur Wednesday–Sunday and are accompanied by RIAF 360º offerings around the Ringling Estate.

General admission tickets: $10/adults, $5/children 6–17

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Sarasota Opera’s Curtain Raiser 10-23 6:30 pm. Michael’s on East Wine Cellar. Cocktail hour with sumptuous hors d’ oeuvres, a three course meal and fine wine. Includes performances from Madama Butterfly. Tickets: $175 - $200 / 941.366.8450, ext. 402 / sarasotaopera.org

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10-27 11:30 am Designing Women Boutique. Featuring guest speaker and author Eloise Hanner, luncheon and live style show of the latest fashions. Tickets: $16 / 941.544.7612 / designingwomenboutique.org

Mote’s Annual Oceanic Evening 10-29 6:30 pm Michael’s On East. This elegant black-tie evening of dinner and dancing will feature a marine mammal theme as part of the celebration for Mote Marine Laboratory’s 56th anniversary.

Tickets: $250 / 941.388.4441 / mote.org

Planned Parenthood’s Safe Sex Halloween Bash 10-29 9:00 pm Van Wezel. Featuring an open bar, late-night bites, DJ and dancing, costume contests, Planned Parenthood’s famous take-home “shag bags,” and shocking surprises. Tickets: $75 / 941.365.3913, ext. 1124 / SafeSexHalloweenBash.com

The Courage of a Child, the Passion of a Performer 10-29 6:00 pm Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Benefits the Payton Wright Foundation for pediatric brain cancer. Cocktail attire. Michael Israel honors the memory of Payton Wright by painting “live” and auctioning off his paintings. Tickets: $150- $250 / 941.893.7007 / paytonwright.org

Swinging With Friends Golf Tournament 10-30 7:30 am Mission Valley Golf & Country Club, Laurel. Hosted by and benefitting the Senior Friendship Centers, Venice. Tickets: $125 / 941.556.3252 / friendshipcenters.org

DWB’s Casual Gourmet Dining Series: “Halloween Eve Cocktails & Buffet” 10-31 6:30 pm. Designing Women Boutique’s Ambassador’s Guild invites you to a private home in Prestancia. Tickets: $50 / 941. 366.5293 / designingwomenboutique.org

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What do Hungarian culture, classical opera, and spontaneous visual art have in common? Well they are just a few of the diverse offerings that Sarasota boasts this October! Don’t forget about Ringling International Arts Festival and Festival sARTee (which were featured in last month’s article) both of which have various events occurring all month

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long! Sarasota’s 2011-2012 arts and cultural season has officially begun... isn’t it fabulous?!

1) Madama Butterfly October 28 – November 15, 2011 Madama Butterfly returns to the Sarasota Opera stage in a beautiful production that was last seen in 2007. Maestro DeRenzi has assembled an international cast of talent that will be sure to sing life into Puccini’s heartrending music. Love and honor resonate with the force of thunder in this tender love story. Butterfly, a young geisha, leaves her family to marry B.F. Pinkerton, a naval officer temporarily stationed in Nagasaki, Japan at the turn of the 20th Century. Overwhelmed by his immediate professions of love, Butterfly claims eternal devotion and promises to faithfully wait for his return when orders take him back to America unbeknownst to the twist of fate his return will bring.

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Why it matters: Sarasota Opera kicks off their 2011-2012 season with Madama Butterfly, back by popular demand. You may recognize a few modern day adaptations of the classic story: the broadway musical Miss Saigon and the movie My Geisha starring Shirley McClain, among others. Even the rock band Weezer had an album (Pinkerton) loosely based on Madama Butterfly! Starting at just $19 a ticket, you can’t miss this easy to understand, approachable opera.

2) 5th Annual Hungarian Festival October 8-9, 2011 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

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Charming, Historic & Fun for Everyone

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Can a fruit stand really transform itself into a family destination?

It can if it’s Mixon Fruit Farms, which Janet and Dean Mixon (pictured above, left) successfully re-imagined in 2006 into a veritable Dis-

other forever,” Janet said. “We were actually in kindergarten together.

We’ve known each other off and on for most of our lives.”

neyland of citrus, nature, and entertainment attractions — including a

They were both married to other people and, when their spouses died

children’s maze, a butterfly garden, a gazebo, a wetlands pond, a wild-

within a short period of each other, they started corresponding via e-mail.

life rescue reserve, a concert venue, their processing, packing, and

“Then our daughters ended up being roommates in college,” Janet

shipping plant, a wedding pavilion, an expanded gift shop, luxurious tropical gardens, a tempting deli/café, and, oh yes, a fruit stand!

Mixon Fruit Farms is — and has been — a family business since 1939. And as such, they put a lot of love into what they do. They call it “the Mixon difference.” Seventy-two years ago, Rosa and Willy Mixon bought a 20-acre grove in lush Manatee River country. Willy had worked

said. “That’s kind of how we started seeing each other again.”

When an offer came in from developers to sell the land that Mixon’s sits on, it was time to decide. Should they take the deal and retire, or should they infuse new energy into the business?

“I’m a busy person,” Janet said. “I wondered, what do you do when you retire?”

area groves for years, and knew the citrus crops in this region were un-

Ultimately, decision to buy out the other Mixon family members and

paralleled. Of course, once customers sampled the fresh, juicy oranges

expand the business was made after the couple saw what Janet called

and sweet, mild grapefruit, they came back year after year after year.

several “funeral parties” visit the farm, as people relived with relatives

The business is now set on 50 acres of lush, well-managed groves.

In the peak fruit and visitor season — which starts around October and lasts into April or May — the farm employs about 85 people. Twelve full-time employees, including some family members, remain through

what their late grandparents had shown them there.

“It happened three different times,” Janet said. “It seemed like a sign that we should not sell.”

“Plus the rest of the family was more fruit-minded, which worked 10 years ago,” Dean said. “But fruit sales have actually gone down

the summer.

It’s an amazing place, certainly worth an afternoon’s visit. But

over the years. In fact, fruit sales are now only 35-40 percent of our

what’s even more amazing is the fact that it’s all come together without

business. The handwriting was on the wall. If we were going to stay in

a formal business plan. Janet and Dean will tell you things work best for

business, we had to diversify.”

them when they leave it all up to chance — and faith. It’s not only how

So diversify they did.

they’ve revamped the business, it’s how they found each other as well.

The Mixons added 3,000 square feet to the retail center, which now

“We’ve only been married for eight years, but we’ve known each

includes everything from fudge to ice cream to jellies to upscale jewelry

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to wine to Florida knickknacks. Not to mention the delicious fruit and

which visitors are allowed to touch, pet, and pose with for photos.

juice that is processed, sold, and shipped from their farm — now one

Community involvement is another hallmark of the Mixon differ-

of about 20 attractions officially listed by the Bradenton Area Conven-

ence, and is no better expressed than through their partnerships with

tion and Visitors Bureau.

local schools, businesses, and even the Pittsburgh Pirates, who call

Next, the Mixons added to their events repertoire concerts, book signings, health and business fairs, fashion shows, cooking competi-

Bradenton their winter home and have held several Christmas parties at the fruit farm’s special event facilities.

tions, their harvest and orange blossom festivals — and most recently,

“Two local high schools now hold cooking competitions here,” Ja-

an impressive wedding pavilion set on a picturesque wooded lake ad-

net said. “We host them. The last one had to have some citrus ele-

jacent to the grove that’s stocked with about a thousand koi fish — all

ments. We gave them oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, along with

of which has proven to be an unexpected boon to their business.

some of our jellies. We got judges from Opelia’s on the Bay, Bijou Café,

“We started the wedding pavilion three years ago, and it has re-

The Rustic Grill , Mattison’s and more plus Jaden Hair, a well know

ally taken off,” Janet said. “It’s turned into a place where memories

blogger and Tracey from Edible Sarasota. The winners got to shadow

are made. It’s absolutely beautiful, and we provide everything but the

the chefs in those restaurants. And they’ve already told us they want

catering, deejay, and photographer. You get 300 parking spaces, a

to be a part of it again.”

wonderful setting, rooms for the bride and groom to prepare, liability insurance, all the tables and chairs, heaters if it’s chilly, and a person on site to oversee everything. Right now, we’ve got about 60 weddings

Of course, nothing speaks to the impact that Mixon’s has on its visitors more than the visitors themselves.

“Mixon fruit is a tradition in our family,” said Johanna Maney of Virginia. “We send it to our relatives in New York, and depend on it to get

booked!”

“Just about every weekend we’re hosting a wedding,” Dean added.

through long winters in Virginia.”

“It’s one of the most unique venues you could ever want. We call it our

Dorris Hensley of Ohio agreed.

garden oasis.”

“My husband and I, at the end of February, stopped here to buy

Weddings aside, no visit to Mixon’s is complete without a fun-filled,

grapefruit and oranges, and of course their one and only orange and va-

educational tour of the grove on the Orange Blossom Express, the

nilla swirl ice cream,” Dorris said. “Both the oranges and grapefruit were

tram they bought in Las Vegas and adapted for their own uses.

so good. We hope to visit Bradenton and Mixon’s again next February.”

According to Dean, they bought the tram themselves over ob-

“I came with a group of 25 friends and their kids, ages 2-9,” added

jections by other Mixon family members who didn’t think customers

Daria Zoller, who lives locally. “The tour was really great, we all learned

would be interested in touring the grounds. But it proved its worth in

a lot and had so much fun. The kids loved the wildlife rescue the best,

the very first year.

as well as the beautiful butterfly garden maze!”

“Now the number of people on tours has nearly tripled,” Janet said.

“Locals have found us, too.”

Ready to visit Mixon’s? If you still have any doubts, Janet put it best: “Disney is so darned expensive,” she said. “It’s great to have a

Bring the kids and your camera, because you won’t want to miss

place like this where you can do the tour, walk through the gardens,

the show, which consists of a terrific interactive presentation featuring

feed the fish, have a nice lunch. You can spend the whole day here and

an array of rescued Florida animals, reptiles, and birds — several of

it’ll cost a fraction of what you’d spend in Disney World.”

For more information about Mixon’s Fruit Farm, visit them online at www.Mixon.com or call them at 941-748-5829 scenesarasota.com

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Golf Legend Tony Jacklin: Conceding to a Great State of Mind

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

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Ask serious golfers about “The Concession” and a wistful look will wash across their face as they recall one of greatest moments of sportsmanship of the 20th century — a moment that is replayed again and again on TV during every major golf tournament.

The situation? The final hole of the 1969 Ryder Cup match at Royal Birkdale in England. What happened? Jack Nicklaus — the Tiger Woods of his era — shocked the world by conceding a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin, which led to the first tie in the tournament’s 42-year history. As the two golfers left the green together, arms around each others’ shoulder, Nicklaus famously said, “I don’t think you would’ve missed the putt, but under the circumstances, I’d never give you the opportunity.”

Today, “The Concession” means a lot more to local residents than just a memory of a tremendous golf moment. It’s now the name of a private 18-hole golf course in Lakewood Ranch that spans 520 nature-rich acres of wetlands, hundred-foot pines, and voluminous mature oaks (clubhouse pictured above). Who designed this course that Golf Digest called “The Best New Private Golf Course” of 2006? Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, of course.

Jacklin, now an area resident, has been involved in golf course design for the past two decades through his Bradenton-based company, Jacklin Design Group (www.jacklindesigngroup.com).

After hanging up his golf shoes following a brief yet successful stint on the Senior Tour in the 1990s, he told his wife, Astrid, that he was interested in changing his focus from playing golf courses to designing them. With her blessing, the company was formed.

“The Concession” quickly became one of Jacklin’s design successes, though he’s since been involved in dozens of others, including courses in Morocco and Asia. From the way he talks about conversations he’s had with interested parties in China and Europe and throughout the world, it’s clear that he’s as passionate about creating courses versus matching his golf skill against them.

While Jacklin may not have the name brand value of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods, he’s regarded as one of the top European golfers of the 20th century. “My ambition was to become the best golfer in the world,” he says without a hint of arrogance. To him, it simply made sense to aim as high as he could.

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mill and quitting that to become a golf pro at 17, he soon had a brilliant run of golf success in the late 1960 and early ‘70s which included winning the ‘69 British Open and the U.S. Open in ‘70. An end of the tournament slip-up in The Open Championship in 1972 left him in third behind Jack Nicklaus. Despite being only twentyeight, this signaled the end of Jacklin’s claim as a top golfer.

“Having those two Open trophies on my mantle at the same time, it seemed like I achieved my goal,” he admits. “Not that I stopped trying!”

Always candid, Jacklin openly talks about the many mistakes he made as a young man. The first was that he continued to play the American tour while still living in England. With the worldwide income tax at 83% for people of Great Britain, he again chose not to move to America but rather to the tax-haven island of Jersey, which is between England and France. Now every time he needed to travel to an American tournament, he had to take a plane to England, and then another plane across the Atlantic. “As a result, my time at the top didn’t last as long as maybe it should have. I won events into the 70s, but by the 80s, I was sick of it all — so much traveling.”

The memory of those roller-coaster years is clearly still strong in his mind as he takes a deep breath and explains further: “It soon got old — the travel, the monotony of hotel rooms. That’s the side the public doesn’t see. You’re in town for an entire week just to play 16 hours of golf that really counts. What the public sees is when you’re waving as you come down 18.”

When asked who the great young golfers are, Jacklin lists a number of the regulars on the leaderboard, but quickly gives the conversation a dog-leg left toward what obviously is one of his favorite topics: his son, Sean, who’s currently on the PGA Tour. What does this two-time major winner have to teach his son about playing professional golf? “I played with Hogan, Sarazen, even Byron when I was young. Henry Cotton. I got to spend time with them and ask questions,” Jacklin explains. “They all had one trait — they were all sure of themselves.” And that’s what he hopes Sean is learning by being on the tour with so many talented young players.

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that’s not to say it was ever easy or stressfree, whether he was captaining the Ryder Cup team or taking the lead in a major.

“When I had a 4 shot lead in the US Open, I was as nervous as I’ve ever been before I played because it’s all about the ‘What ifs?’”

Jacklin says. “To be successful, you have to be in the Now. The ‘Now Now.’ All of the time. You go through this tremendous tense period of three or four holes, then you get to the other side.”

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Betty

BECAUSE OF

By Steven J. Smith

Quite simply, That is precisely the reason that on November 6th the GlasserBetty Schoenbaum Schoenbaum Human Services Center makes dreams come true. will honor her for the astonishingly generous philanthropy she has showered on Sarasota — and the world.

The event, entitled “Celebrating Promises Kept and Dreams Fulfilled,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency and will not be formal dress, according to Philip King, executive director of the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

“That’s because Betty is actually fun and light,” King said, of his 93-year-old benefactor — the widow of Alex Schoenbaum, founder of the popular Shoney’s restaurant chain, which now operates about 1,800 Shoney’s restaurants in 36 states. “She’s an absolute jewel and very modest. So we didn’t want to make it a typical sit-down, formal dinner.”

Betty explained that her involvement in philanthropy came as a desire to make her own dreams come true.

“I believe that we have to share what we have,” Betty said.

“We started our restaurant business in Charleston, West Virginia, and if people hadn’t patronized our business, we never would have grown the business that we did. So we feel that you can’t pay back. You have to pay forward.”

King said the only way he could get Betty to agree to her tribute was to ensure that all proceeds from the event would go into the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center coffers.

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“Sarasota County will be proclaiming November 6th as Betty Schoenbaum Day,” he said. “We will have commissioners there that will read the proclamation, Sanborn Studios is doing a tribute video, and we will have some special entertainment.”

King said what he admires most about Betty is the fact that “she never says no” to worthy causes.

“She has legitimate caring for everybody,” King said. “And particularly for those who are less fortunate. We are honoring her because of her generosity and her kind heart. It’s a big hug back to Betty.

She’s a big hugger and because of her generosity, so many people’s lives have been enhanced.”

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Let’s start with the $2.5 million Center, to which the Shoenbaums

LEFT: Ribbon Cutting for the JFCS BELOW: Phil King & Betty Schoenbaum

provided $450,000 in initial seed money, and to which Betty continues

at the Glasser-Schoenbaum Center.

her unflagging support every year. The 13-building campus at 1750 17th Street in Sarasota opened in 1990, inspired by Dr. Kay Glasser’s vision for delivering health and human services in a more efficient way to those who need them most. These 13 buildings currently house 18 different not-for-profit agencies delivering more than 90 programs to the community. Many of the programs actually interact with each other, providing multiple services for the same recipients.

“I call it the Mall of Human Services,” Betty said. “And I love them all. I think they’re all very important.”

King added that the Center provides those agencies space for no commercial rent so that they can save money to better deliver the

have to work for board.”

Betty added that Alex, who was an All-American athlete at Ohio State, worked his way through college. Having a student work 20 hours a week to pay for incidentals and food helps that person learn how to manage money and build character, she said.

services. “We give these agencies their space so that they can save

“You have to maintain a ‘B’ average in college,” she said. “And at

their money to deliver these services that they do,” King said. “We

the end of five years — the time it takes to earn a Master’s degree in

pay for everything. Cleaning, security, utilities. The only thing they

education — if you remain in West Virginia and teach for five more

pay for is their telephones.”

years, you’ll get your whole education free.”

Other Sarasota-area beneficiaries of Betty’s generosity include the

Betty is also committed to ending homelessness, and it doesn’t

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee. The Pines of

matter to her what faith-based initiative receives the money — as

Sarasota, Sarasota Ballet of Florida, (for young people), Sarasota-Man-

long as it is well spent.

atee Jewish Federation (for the Tel Mond Library Fund), the Family Law Connection, and the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County.

“My husband raised $31 million for the Salvation Army,” she said.

“A nice Jewish boy!”

Listing all of the contributions that Betty and the Schoenbaum

Betty’s munificence extends far beyond our shores, King said.

Family Foundation have made to worthy causes is a daunting task.

She has given $5 million to Organization for Rehabilitation Train-

Suffice it to say it totals in the millions of dollars. And millions. And

ing in America, in support of World ORT programs in Israel. One

millions. In the U.S., the three places most blessed by her philan-

of the largest single donations ever received, the gift is developing

thropy are Sarasota (her winter home), Charleston, West Virginia

the center of the seaside town of Kiryat Yam into a multi-purpose

(her summer home), and Columbus, Ohio, home to her late husband

science, education, culture and sports campus that is a model for

Alex’s alma mater, Ohio State University.

the State of Israel.

Speaking of college, one of Betty’s most empowering methods of giving comes in the form of scholarships for educational pursuits. But

Yet for all her generosity to others whose lives she has changed for the better, Betty steadfastly maintains that she is the one who is blessed.

she does not simply hand it over to students. She wants to partner

“I have such joy from my giving that I think my skin might burst,” she

with them instead — specifically through a program she offers to

said. “I give speeches on the joy of giving, as a joy of living. I tell people

those enrolling at the University of Charleston, where she has already

what volunteerism does for them. Did you know that volunteering has

provided over 100 scholarships.

an effect on your physical health? When you have the means to give,

“If you have a ‘B’ or above average through high school and your

you don’t wait until you die to give. Give now. That way you have the joy

family can’t afford to send you to college, I’ll lend you the money for

of seeing what your money is doing.” Fine words indeed, spoken by a

college,” she said. “I’ll give you a room, books, and tuition, but you

woman who specializes in making dreams come true.

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Celebrating Promises Kept and Dreams Fulfilled. . .

Not-for-profit agencies supported by the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center: • AARP Florida Senior Worksearch Program — Helps older workers develop current workforce skills • Bay Area Youth Services — Works to reduce risk of harm caused by juvenile delinquency • Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing — Strives to help these people become self-reliant • Coastal Behavioral Healthcare — Dedicated to providing healthcare to those who struggle with mental health and substance abuse disorders • Early Learning Coalition — Provides preschoolers with a solid foundation to grow and develop • First Step of Sarasota — Treats substance addiction • Friendship Volunteer Center — Matches volunteers with nonprofit and faith-based organizations

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Lakewood Ranch’s

SEA OF GRASS

By Paige Mollie

Trailblazing is nothing new for Roger Hill.

Starting out as a cowboy about 40 years ago, Roger knows every inch of the 31,000acre ranch, and has worn all sorts of different hats. At age 67, he is one of the longest term employees at Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc. (SMR). From cattle manager to wildlife and ranch manager, he has now become part of one of the biggest ventures SMR has ever launched: The Premier Sports Campus, a 75-acre sports complex that promises to become one of the biggest sports meccas this area has ever seen.

“If you cut him, he’d bleed the ranch,” SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen says about Hill. “I have full confidence in him taking care of the turf, and his knowledge of the ranch and agricultural practices — which is what turf management is all about.”

And there is a lot of turf. Starting out with crop fields, Jensen lured Roger out of his cozy desk job to create what they now call a “sea of grass.” A job that is something different for Hill every single day. “When we started, this land had canals 4.5 to 5 feet deep; the grass was about 3 feet tall from how the last farmer left it. It looked nothing like it looks now,” said Hill. “We moved 67,000 yards of dirt with high and low places. We had to change the grade for drainage. We smoothed everything out with lasers and put in underground irrigation.”

Hill did this kind of thing once before back in 1993 when he helped create the Sarasota Polo fields. SMR dabbled in sports tournaments at Polo over the years but due to season and the horses, the schedule was limited. ”In early 2010,” Jensen notes, “in the pits of the economical despair, I started investigating how people do youth sporting events — usually they had to rent city or county parks with one field here, and three fields there – scattered and not as well-maintained as scenesarasota.com

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they could be due to finance issues. I saw what a huge impact the one soccer tournament we held at polo every year had and I thought about loyal parents of school-aged children who follow their kids around. Even in bad economies people spend money on their kids.”

Jensen also noted that at other events, irrigation heads on fields would at times cause injuries, and if more fields could be located in one place, families wouldn’t have to lug so much around from location to location. “I knew that basically we had to build a sea of grass; there’s no one better than us at doing that.”

The sports campus opened in April of 2011 and with two major tournaments successfully under their belt, Hill says he faces new challenges every day. “Before a tournament it gets crazy — we’re out here on the weekends and if it rains, we’re working with headlights to reline the fields. For the Labor Day tournament we had to reconfigure the 23 fields to 30 to accommodate the 305 teams. “ Hill worked around the clock Labor Day weekend, making sure the close to 20,000 people who attended the youth soccer tournament had a good first experience at the campus. “We knew a lot of people were coming,” said Hill, “but I was blown away by how many cars flooded into the complex that weekend. They just kept coming — I was shocked.” In his standard uniform of overalls, jeans, a faded SMR ball cap and mirrored glasses, Hill directed traffic from sun up to sun down for the tournament. That’s nothing new to him, though.

He usually works 12-15 hour days outside on the soft, always green

For Mulqueen this is a dream come true. He’s still coaching — locally and for U.S. Soccer – but is now able to cut back on his travel, affording more time to be home. “Now I can pick and choose where I go and I find that I always just want to be here — I think this is gonna be the best training facility in America.”

Rather than resting on its laurels as the market improves, SMR is investing more money in the campus. “My idea was to do the fields first and then to shut up and listen as to what to do next,” Jensen says. And the marketplace told him put in lights, which crews are busy doing now on eight fields.

pristine sports fields that he created from a watermelon farm. “He

So far SMR has invested a little over $2 million in the campus but

just has this can-do attitude with whatever you throw at him,” Jensen

has brought close to $15 million into the local economy from just two

says of Hill. If you ask him, though, he’ll tell you that’s not true – espe-

tournaments. For the tournament Labor Day weekend, hotels within

cially the soccer moms at the tournament! “It’s the dads too, actually”

a 15 mile radius of the campus were completely booked and restau-

— says Hill. They can be pretty rough!

rant owners raved about the influx of new consumers.

Hill is just one part of a team at the Premier Sports Campus. On

“A 175-team event brings in $5 million in economic impact to the

any given day you’ll also find Tim Mulqueen, director of sports for

region; 300 teams at least $8 million,” Jensen says “We do that mul-

Lakewood Ranch, out at the fields. Usually dressed in his Nike dri-fit

tiple times throughout the year — and it shows me that amateur

shirt and athletic training pants, Mulqueen is frequently touring pro-

sports is an excellent economic development tool with a widespread

spective teams and Hill is either lining fields, helping with security, or

benefit for everyone — not just SMR.” Already it’s led to inquiries

maintaining the pristine sea of grass.

from hotel developers, major league sports teams, and sports per-

Originally from New Jersey, Mulqueen moved to Lakewood Ranch

formance companies.

from Kansas in 2005 when he took a job as an assistant coach for

“I feel that’s part of our responsibility with this facility – to help the

U.S. Soccer, based at IMG Academies in Bradenton. “My wife re-

economy and the community — we’re all in this together,” says Mul-

searched the top schools in the area and we found Lakewood Ranch.”

queen. “The restaurants and shops are a great sales tool for me to get

While his family settled in, Tim travelled the world, going to two World

national teams and tournaments here and people will patronize the

Cups in Canada and Egypt. In 2008, he was the U.S. Olympic Soccer

merchants in this area when they’re here. Lakewood Ranch is a com-

Team Assistant Coach and went to the Beijing Games.

munity where we work together so that everyone wins and that’s what

“At the beginning of this year my wife told me to check out this story

the investment is here — it’s a win for us and a win for our kids.”

in the newspaper about these new fields being built in Lakewood

The team at SMR plans to expand the number of sports represented

Ranch,” says Mulqueen. “I do goalie camps with Tim Howard and

at the campus over the next 10 years into softball and baseball, and

thought this would be a great place to host them. I got an audience

building an enclosed facility for indoor sports like volleyball, cheer-

with Rex, and the rest is history!”

leading and martial arts.

“I knew instantly we found someone who was passionate and

It’s just amazing, if you ask Roger Hill. “I started out here herding cows

plugged in with Tim Mulqueen — a very fortuitous mix,” said Jensen.

and now being back out here — I love it. Seeing what we’ve made out

“I pretty much offered him a job on the spot.”

of this land and the impact it’s having here, yeah it’s just great.”

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SARASOTA

SHUFFLES

By Sue Blue

It was 1950, World War II was over, and now was the time to head

England, especially with the aristocracy. King Henry VIII may not have

south for a Florida vacation driving the brand new family Ford, or

treated his wives very well but he did pay his debts. In the record

Olds, or Chevy. Motels with potted palms and pink flamingo signs

of royal expenses of 1532, it is noted that a payment from the Privy

dotted Tamiami Trail. A couple, at the outskirts of Sarasota, mov-

Purse was, “Paied to my lord Wylliam for that he wanne of the kinges

ing along slowly while looking for a night’s lodging, could very well

grace at shovillaborde.”

have made their choice based on a sign that blared in bold letters “Shuffleboard Courts!” The 50’s were truly the heyday for the game

The original game was called “shove-penny” or “shovel-penny” and

of shuffleboard and tourists would not think of staying anywhere that

played by sliding a large coin down a table. Great country houses of

could not boast of a couple of shuffleboard courts.

England possessed special boards of exquisite design. The board at Chartley Hall in Stratfordshire was over 30 feet long. After the set-

No one seems to know shuffleboard’s exact country of origin but its

tlers brought the game to America many of the shuffleboard tables

European history dates back over 500 years. It was very popular in

were made by prominent furniture makers such as Duncan Phyfe

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and Hepplewhite. The game became accepted as a sport; winners determined by skill and not by chance. In the late

1800’s

newspapers

gave as much space to table shuffleboard on their sports pages as they did to boxing and baseball scores.

Shuffleboard became fashionable on the high seas as travellers on cruise ships adapted a deck game version. A standard

deck

court is 39 feet long by 6 feet wide. Each end of the court has a scoring triangle. A player uses a stick, called a tang, to push weighted disks, called biscuits, along the deck of the ship placing the disk within a triangular scoring zone at the far end of the court. The basic strategy involves deflecting the

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opposition’s biscuits out of zones with a positive value and increasing one’s own points by landing discs into areas of a high point value. test their shuffling skills on forty courts. Sarasota motels and trailer In 1913 the first onshore shuffleboard courts were built in Daytona

parks installed courts in compliance with their clients demands. No

Beach, Florida. The game achieved instant popularity and spread

ardent player wanted to miss out on the chance to improve his skills

rapidly across the United States. Each community devised its own

and earn the right to attend the National Shuffleboard Tournament.

set of rules which must have caused a few disagreements as visitors would be prone to say,” Well, that’s not the way we score that where

The International Shuffleboard Association was formed in St. Peters-

I come from.” It was evident that a standard set of rules was needed.

burg in 1979. The association’s goal continues to be fostering shuf-

Rules set by the Shuffleboard Club of St. Petersburg, Florida in 1924

fleboard popularity through international competition. Consistently

became the standard adopted by the National Shuffleboard Asso-

taking part in these competitions are representatives from Japan,

ciation, founded in 1931.

Canada, Australia, Brazil, Germany and the USA.

Accordingly, the court could be composed of concrete or terrazzo,

Today the Southwest Coast District of the Florida Shuffleboard As-

be 6 feet by 52 feet, and the maximum length of the cues is 6 feet 3

sociation has 37 clubs and 2,916 members. Fifty active members

inches. There are four red and four black discs which can be either

of Bahia Vista Estates are included in this number. The shuffleboard

wood or composition measuring 1 foot by 6 inches. The game may

contenders of Southwinds Park conduct an annual tournament. Oak-

be played by two persons (singles) or four (doubles). Games may be

wood Manor maintains 12 courts for its very active players. Friendship

played to 50, 75, or 100 points depending on the players’ desires.

Village, Palm Terrace and Sara Lake Estates also provide courts for

Discs must always be entirely within scoring sections and clear all

their residents. Eighteen courts are used by enthusiastic players at the

lines in order to be counted.

Sun-N-Fun resort. At Pinecraft, shufflers from the Amish-Mennonite community display, with evident enjoyment, their skills on the courts

When Sarasota’s Municipal Auditorium and adjacent recreational area

in Pinecraft Park. Shuffleboard continues to be a viable part of the

were completed in 1939, delighted residents as well as tourists could

recreational sports scene of Sarasota. Keep shufflin’, Sarasota!

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The Visual Arts...

Aaron Board

Sarasota resident Aaron Board received his M.F.A. in 1999 from New York Academy of Art and his B.F.A. in 1996 from Auburn University. He describes his artistic vision: “From the earliest days of my formal art education to the present, precision craft has played an important role in how I bring the conceptual to the physical. Ironically, this propensity was discouraged by many of my undergraduate professors, especially in painting. Fortunately, I also had a natural knack for working with wood, which usually requires such precision of craft. However, I never really found my voice during undergraduate school in working with wood so I pursued painting as my craft.

As the years of creating work in paint went on, I found myself creating complex and elaborately shaped canvases and even more complex frames - all of which had their foundation in woodworking. The further along I went with this, the more complex the frames became, sometimes consuming more time and mental energy than the paintings that they were designed to complement.

My most recent work has finally brought together all of my passions into a style that is a unique voice in art that employs the use of wood for its natural properties. These works are made mostly from wood that has been acquired by way of “urban timbering.” This involves taking down dead or unwanted trees in an urban environment and milling them up for use in my art, thus circumventing wood that was acquired by way of deforestation. I’m very fortunate to live in Sarasota, an area that can support the cultivation of many native and exotic species of trees that are the sources of many common hardwoods. However, I take pride in using woods that are very uncommon as well. These woods have unique colors and characteristics that might not be desirable in cabinetry, but are perfect for my art. I’ve created a blog that chronicles my conquests of wood - http://urbantimbering.tumblr.com.

The product is a series of hard-edge abstractions that are reminiscent of painters like Frank Stella, Harvey Quaytman and Greg Bogin. However, instead of using paint, my palette - and canvas – is wood. The natural colors and figures in the wood serve as an inspiration for the abstract configurations. It may sound absurd, but the wood tells me what to do, sometimes in a cerebral way and sometimes more literally by the wood’s natural behaviors during assembly.

All of my pieces utilize the natural wood colors and configurations as I find them. There is much manipulation in the cutting, shaping and assembly, but the natural colors or patterns in the woods are never altered. The strange patterns (called spalting) seen in “Climbing Up The Walls” and “Bloom” come from leaving a log exposed to the elements and collecting wood decaying fungi. It is the artist’s onus to choose when to stop the decaying process by milling up the log, drying it and applying a protective finish that stops the decaying. If the artist waits too long, the wood decays so much it is unusable. If the artist cuts it too soon there will be very little patterning. “In Limbo” (center) was a piece made mostly from a single piece of wood. The fade from charcoal gray to green ran with reasonable consistency for the entire length of the board.

I achieved the alluring gradient effect by cutting the board into shorter pieces and strategically edge-gluing them to fade in and out of each other.” www.aaronboard.com

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...so rich in objective, imagination and inspiration, SCENE proudly recognizes the passion and talent of local artists. Featured artists are selected by an independent panel organized by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

Susan Zukowksy Susan Zukowksy was born in Montgomery, Alabama, received her

process of creating a col-

B.A. from the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1971 and now lives

lage, then reproducing it.

in Nokomis. In her own words, she explains her artistic vision:

It was not conscious.

“I have a passion for the printed image. I was raised, so to

I love the printed im-

speak, on reproductions. The associative power of printed imag-

age - the way the layers

es and disparate objects in combination with the illusion of depth

of ink rest upon them-

and tactile materiality is key to my communication. I am like a

selves - the dot patterns

writer. Instead of typing or penning the written word, I use appro-

of black, magenta, cyan,

priated images from our media culture as my narration. I speak to

and yellow. Images are

topics as varied as war, economics, religion, motherhood, nature,

gleaned

loss and love. My work has always been intuitive and narrative

periodicals, posters and antique prints. I frequent book stores,

- offering the viewer his/her own interpretation. While personal

antique stores, thrift shops, and salvage centers. The hunt is

“meanings” may drive the work, the gift to the viewer is the pres-

alluring and seductive. I like working with my hands... physically

ervation of emotions.

making it...using scissors and x-acto blades and sewing with

from

books,

My first memory of a printed image was the pattern on my

thread. I like the precision of the slice and the tactile feeling

mother’s china, “Blue Willow”. If you are not familiar with “Blue

of sewing through the paper...the quiet sound vibration of the

Willow” - there is a couple in a boat in the foreground - fishing,

thread rubbing against the paper as it is pulled through from

perhaps – with birds flying in the air above them and an island

front to back.

in the distance with a willow tree. As a child, while waiting for

The surface of my work is not “flat”, as in the traditional sense

my meal, I would escape into my plate. I would get in the boat

of collage. Glue is used sparingly. Layers of images are not held

and go to the island. I tell this story because, now, as an adult,

with glue, but with thread. Thread imparts a feeling of safeness,

I escape into the imagery of collage and the narrative story the

certainty, strength and mobility. It anchors the layers of paper

medium can offer.

down to a base sheet of Arches Rag, which, in turn, is sewn to My

first

at-

archival mat board. Other objects such as beads, rubber balls,

tempt at cutting

marbles, knitting needles, feathers, eggs, etc. are all secured

and pasting was

with thread.

at the age of six.

Intention endangers creation. I work intuitively. One image

I created a poster

drives the work. It becomes the central motif. It “speaks” to me.

of the major food

It “guides” my hands to shuffle more images, layer upon layer

groups as an el-

until the collage is complete. Formal aspects of shape and col-

ementary school

or, darkness, light and space take precedent over any assumed

assignment.

I

“theme”. Design is the core of each piece. Proportion is very

distinctly remember cutting out a really red round tomato and

vital and critical. A formal order is essential to create balance. A

being so satisfied with my mastery of its curves. My more seri-

delicately adjusted dialogue must be established between the

ous and grown-up efforts occurred decades later in college. In

narrative and visual qualities of the work so that neither is al-

drawing and printmaking classes, I would cut and paste images

lowed to dominate.”

and then draw the finished product so that it looked like one cohesive photographic image. I cannot explain why I chose this scenesarasota.com

For more information about Susan’s work, please contact the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County at 941.365.5118.

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E C N E I R E P X E T R A G N I THERINGL

BY RYAN G.

VAN CLEAVE

Scene Magazine pays tribute to John Ringling’s

tradition of supporting local art and artists with “The Ringling Art Experience”. Each featured artist has a connection with the Ringling College of Art and Design, named in honor of this great man. What better way to continue John Ringling’s arts commitment than to provide a forum for the exciting new work being created right here on the Culture Coast?

CURTIS ANDERSON JR. This month’s featured artist is Curtis Anderson Jr., a senior in Advertising Design who clearly has a sense of humor about himself and the work he does. When asked to give a little information about himself, he points out that his favorite food is tacos, his top drink choice is Sunny Delight, his #1 color is orange, and that he’s a “social monarch butterfly.” While it might sound like he’s offering rapid-fire responses in one of those speed-dating opportunities, this is just how open Anderson is with others. And that openness is infectious.

Ringling College students always arrive as freshman knowing exactly what they want to study and, often, where they want to work when they graduate. Anderson began as an Illustration major but that was out of ignorance of his options. Prior to coming to Ringling College, Art = Illustration. But a class entitled “Form and Communication” literally opened his eyes to new possibilities, and that got him interested in the more subtle but equally powerful mode of art called advertising.

“I feel most people consider advertising the worst job to have,” explains Anderson, “next to being a used car salesman and lawyer, of course. Those same people believe that advertising is manipulative and controlling, which isn’t true at all. Advertising is taking any and everything that people could take for granted in their day-to-day life and giving it a meaning.”

This sense of providing meaning in peoples’ lives is what fuels Anderson’s work, which has received a lot of recognition over the years. Among his many honors, he’s received an Avant-Garde Scholarship, a Student Life Trustee Scholarship, a Best of Ringling Award, and numerous student Addy Awards (which are given at the local, regional, and national level by the American Advertising Federation, a not-for-profit industry association). Not bad for a Sunny D drinking, orange loving, social monarch butterfly!

Like most artists who’ve come to the Sunshine State to work or learn, the Gulf Coast has proved quite influential to Anderson. “Sarasota’s diverse culture appreciation to arts allowed me to get settled in rather quickly,” he says. And from the bright optimism in his life and art, it’s almost as if he carries a little piece of the Florida sun with him everywhere he goes.

“I’ve got a lot more to learn,” he admits, “but I want to work for companies that are committed to helping people and the general public.” While advertising jobs are a little harder to get now than in years past, Anderson’s future is encouraging despite the odds. Why? Anyone who openly claims that they’re a Cincinnati Bengals fan – as does this Columbus, Ohio native – has enough perseverance and hope to move mountains.

To learn more about Curtis Anderson please www.linkedin.com/in/oheycurtis Ryan G. Van Cleave (ryangvancleave.com) is a Sarasota-based freelance writer & writing coach.

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EDUCATION MATTERS

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AMAZING MINDS AND INTELLECTUAL HAPPENINGS With Education Matters, SCENE continues its community-centered focus by presenting some of the most exciting intellectual happenings that our area has to offer. Education Matters focuses on higher education, with an emphasis on difference-making programs, professors, and students.

One of the most exciting things about living here is the odd pairing of

President & CEO of Orlando-based Barnie’s Coffee and Tea Compa-

Sarasota’s small-town feel coupled with our big-city quality writers,

ny, who will deliver a talk entitled “Why Chipotle Wins! — The Chang-

artists, thinkers, and businessmen. New College of Florida is a per-

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fect example of this blend of local community and national reputation, having recently been named the #6 public college in U.S. News

“The New College community is particularly special,” says Smiga,

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who majored in humanities there and wrote his senior thesis on The

leges despite having fewer than 100 faculty members who serve a

‘Art’ in the Culinary Arts. “It represents a small jewel in higher educa-

mere 800 students. Since 2011 marks New College’s 50th anniver-

tion. There is such pressure today for students to focus on practical

sary, it seems particularly appropriate to launch "Education Matters"

education, yet it’s the nature of liberal arts education that actually

with a look at some of their noteworthy people and programs.

prepares us to manage diversity and complexity in the world and our careers.”

“One of the ways that we showcase the innovation, intellectual rigor, and faculty/student collaboration that are the hallmarks of a New

Smiga’s unique grasp of the complex world of health-conscious con-

College education,” notes Lynn Riechmann of the Office of Public Af-

sumer trends in food has taken him to senior positions with the Cu-

fairs, “is the major events series.” Indeed, the 2011-2012 New Topics

linary Institute of America, Darden Restaurants and Orlando-based

New College lecture series features eight interesting speakers who

Barnie’s Coffee and Tea Co., where as CEO he is remaking the Bar-

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be the case, explains Miles. “It’s one thing to attend a performance in an auditorium, listening quietly as musicians perform on a stage. It’s quite another to attend a performance in which the musicians are dispersed over a wide space, requiring that the audience members move about and interact, even if only in acknowledging each other’s gaze and reactions to the music. And if the distinction between performer and audience is blurred, and audience members are invited to participate in the performance (something that happens frequently at New Music New College events), that offers a very different experience, one that raises important questions about music and social organization. What is music? What is performance?” Those are just some of the questions and perceptions that will be challenged by this November’s event, which is part of the region’s only contemporary music series.

To a large extent, New Music New College has been the vision of music professor Stephen Miles. “More than a decade of success chiefly reflects Steve’s sustained commitment to the program,” says New College President Mike Michalson. “This, in turn, reveals his tremendous devotion to our students and his keen sense of the important links between a liberal arts education and contemporary culture.”

This is just a sampling of the many exciting factors that distinguish New College of Florida as a national leader in the arts and sciences, and as a school that’s consistently ranked among the top public liberal arts colleges in America by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.

As Smiga says, “Education is all about self-discovery and the small, personalized context of New College is perfect for this journey.” Fortunately for the rest of us, the school values the general public and welcomes us at their many events throughout the year through affordable tickets, good venues, and quality programming. So give the speaker series or the NMNC a shot— you won’t regret it. (And be sure to tell them SCENE Magazine sent you!)

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scene | health matters

PLASTIC SURGERY

REVOLUTION

By Dr. David L. Mobley

Over the past 17 years, I have been fortunate to practice plastic sur-

to what some dermatologists recommend, it doesn’t replace lifting

gery during a period of breathtaking innovation. As a board certi-

procedures and doesn’t improve loose neck skin.

fied plastic surgeon, I believe it is safer and more effective than ever before. New procedures and technology enable plastic surgeons to

Tumescent Technique Liposuction – This technique revolution-

give our patients the best results I have ever seen.

ized liposuction by reducing blood loss and making liposuction a safe outpatient procedure. Although newer versions using lasers and

But this isn’t your Grandma’s plastic surgery world anymore. There’s

ultrasound now exist, traditional tumescent technique liposuction still

fat grafting and stem cells to improve facelifts, and fractionated CO2

offers the best combination of safety and effectiveness.

laser to fight facial wrinkles. Facial fillers and Botox are great ways to make you look younger without ever lifting a scalpel. Certain land-

Unfortunately, because of declining insurance payments, many

mark procedures have forever changed cosmetic plastic surgery.

doctors from other non-plastic surgery specialties are now calling themselves “cosmetic surgeons” and are performing cosmetic pro-

Mini-Facelifts – Properly performed, they are a legitimate and ef-

cedures. There are gynecologists dabbling in liposuction and oral

fective alternative for facial rejuvenation. Shorter scars and faster

surgeons doing breast enhancements. It is definitely a more difficult

healing times make them very popular. Be cautious about hour-long

and confusing plastic surgery world with all the slick marketing and

mini-facelifts that are marketed relentlessly on TV, or have catchy

questionably trained physicians posing as plastic surgeons. It is very

names. They are often being performed by non-plastic surgeons.

important that you do your homework and protect yourself. As a patient, how do you make certain you are consulting with a properly

Fractional Lasers – Both Erbium and CO2 fractional lasers work

trained, board certified plastic surgeon?

well. The Erbium helps very minimal sun damage and wrinkles. CO2 is most effective for deep wrinkles and severe sun damage. These

Google the American Board of Medical Specialties to check any phy-

lasers have dramatically changed how we treat wrinkles and the

sician’s true board certification. Ask your internist or family practice

newest lasers are “fractionated” which translates to much shorter

physician for a referral. Check to see that your physician has hospital

healing times.

privileges to perform the procedure you are requesting. Google the Florida Board of Medicine web site to check for previous law suits or

Fat Grafting and Stem Cells – An important addition to modern

wrongdoing.

facial surgery in the past 20 years, they add back lost facial volume from aging. I use it to enhance most facial rejuvenation surgery. While

Come to think of it, maybe it is your Grandma’s plastic surgery world

the effect of the stem cells is still under investigation, it appears likely

after all. It must be, because I have the good fortune to have many of

they greatly improve the results from fat grafting.

them as patients. Just remember, it can be a jungle out there! I hope through this article, I have helped lead you through it, and given you

Wrinkle reduction with facial fillers and Botox® – Hyaluronic

a better understanding of how best to achieve the most successful

acid fillers such as Restylane®, Juvéderm® are extremely effective

plastic surgery procedure possible.

and safe for deep and fine facial wrinkles. Botox® and the competing Dysport® are the most effective alternative available for reducing

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Strike up the band and join the parade!

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, along with the Baryshnikov Arts Center, will present the Ringling International Art Festival Opening Night in the museum’s dramatic courtyard. The Asphalt Orchestra, a 12-piece marching band, will lead the way around and through the crowd with the festival’s artists following behind. Of course, everyone is asked to come in their best block party chic, whatever that means, Poodle.

Again I am quite flummoxed about what that would entail, but I am sure St. John will have something quite appropriate for me to wear, as they always do. I am told it will have a street fair feel to it, though on this street, the food vendors will be Cerviche, Cosimo’s, Lynch’s Landing, Harry’s Continental Kitchen, and Trevisio. A wine bar, lemonade bar and a beer garten will also tingle your taste buds.

Stilt walkers, balloon artists, and caricaturists will capture the feeling of street performers and the evening will close with an exuberant fireworks display Will we see darling Mikhail in the crowd this year? One can only hope.

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A new must do in town is the Hats on to SHADE luncheon with co- chairs Eliza Culverhouse and Grace Carlson, with medical chair Dr. Heidi Anderson. The TPC Prestancia clubhouse will be a buzz with beautiful women in their stunning chapeaus touting the skin cancer prevention mission.

This new group is not only raising awareness about skin cancer, but also raising money to build shade structures for children – the first one is being built by Apollo Sunguard president Kevin Connelly at Children First.

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– Dancing with our Stars each year, but they always do! Those cavorting around the dance floor this year are: Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s man about town, Scott

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Co-chairs are Jackie Rogers and Penny Hill. Jackie told me she can’t dance because of a trick knee (oh sure, they all say that), but she will be wearing something scintillating in red. Music is by Chris Kanozsay Dance Connection and the emcees are Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini. For all the ladies who can’t get their husbands or beaus to spin them around the dance floor, taxi dances are only $20. Twirling sponsors are Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Intermedia Productions, McCarver & Moser, and Mr. Florist.

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stone crab, Mote Marine caviar, and shrimp.

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Fall is in the air and it seems like local food adventurers are restless. It’s been fun indulging all summer on the great happy hour deals and prix fixe meals our local restaurants have been offering. However, with a chill in the air (or perhaps just a bit less humidity,) maybe a home cooked meal is exactly what is needed. Or not. As it turns out, you can have a bit of both with cooking classes that are tried, true and always pleasing. This month, Chef Raymond Arpke is gearing up his cooking classes, which he has been conducting at Euphemia Haye for more than 30 years. Part educational, part stand-up comedy and part gastronomic extravaganza, Arpke’s demonstrations continue to delight. scenesarasota.com

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DINING Classes are usually held on Wednesdays, and here’s a tip for you newbies. Regulars line up at least half an hour before the doors open at 10:15 a.m. to ensure they snare one of the best seats. Arpke prepares three courses all paired with wines, including an appetizer or salad, entrée and dessert. “We want people to be full of good food, leave happy and totally entertained. Entertainment is a big part of my classes,” he says. “You know I grew up in a mental institution, so there’s always a story there.” Note: Arpke’s parents managed the institution.

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Education also plays a part in Arpke’s classes, including tips like how to peel a clove of garlic or dice an onion and the trick of easily getting the core out of a head of iceberg lettuce. “You think everyone knows that stuff, but surprisingly they don’t,” Arpke says. “I do get a lot of feedback from my students. Half will go home and make the dishes, but a lot just want to be entertained.”

Menus typically focus on a country or a theme, and may include favorites from the restaurant’s menu as well as newlydeveloped recipes. This season’s first class, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, features Mediterranean delights. The starter course is a carrot and ginger soup with fresh cilantro followed by braised chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, basil, olives and capers served with creamy garlic Parmesan polenta. Dessert is a panna cotta perfumed with elderflowers from the artisanal St. Germain liqueur. “It really is delicious,” Arpke says, “and all of these are brand new recipes.”

Other upcoming classes include “Good Things, Baby” on Nov. 2, which serves up seared quail on nutted quinoa and tarragon cream glacé as an appetizer, shrimp cappellini in a white wine and garlic

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DINING basil sauce and for dessert, the unlikely,

Here’s what some of our culinary cognoscente from academia are saying about their favorite noshes:

but utterly scrumptious, combination of 12 year old cheddar cheese crowned with bittersweet chocolate bits. The “Let’s Get Red!” menu on Nov. 16 is built

“I adore the Jambalaya at the Bijou Café. It is rich, satisfying, and very close to the New Orleans version that I had while working on my master’s degree at Tulane University.”

around Arpke’s desire to bake up a red velvet cake for dessert and includes red bell pepper chowder with corn and potato and gilled salmon. Additional classes

- Dr. Arthur Guilford, Regional Chancellor, USF Sarasota-Manatee.

include “Fall In” with apple craisin salad, grilled turkey steak and cinnamon pear

“I love the fish tacos at Derek’s on Central Avenue. Whenever I go to lunch there, I think I should order something else, but I just can’t seem to get any other words out of my mouth than ‘fish tacos.’ They are that good.”

dessert crepes on Nov. 30 and “Eastern European Specialties” featuring Borscht, braised pork ribs and prune mousse on Dec. 7. Seating is limited to 30 per class and the cost is $60, including gratuity.

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DINING

A New Season Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

From James Shea’s Wine Cellar As our summer rolls to a close and the autumn brings cooler air, October is a time to celebrate seasonal flavors and bolder wines. It is time to embrace red wines and sip port with a luscious pumpkin soufflé. Our new Fleming’s 100 is in full swing and one of my new favorite wines chosen by our Wine Director Maeuve Pasquera is the Saldo Zinfandel by Orin Swift Cellars winemaker Dave Phinney. Alongside his flagship and cult favorite The Prisoner, this wine represents the best of the best from vineyards all across Northern California. This mouth watering blend has ripe fresh strawberry and black fruits finishing off with nice soft tannins, sure to be enjoyed with Chef Charlie’s recipes. This season is sure to be a hit with our new F100 so drop by and try a wine flight and decide which will be your new favorites.

From Chef Charlie’s Kitchen Ah, the flavors of fall. While Southwest Florida might keep the daytime temperatures above normal, the autumn produce and anticipation of Thanksgiving inspires us all to fill our kitchens with the aroma of pumpkin.

Pumpkin Stuffing • 1 cup diced pumpkin (from 1 whole small pumpkin) • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 1/2 cups diced sweet onions • 1 1/2 cups diced celery • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh thyme leaves • 1/4 cup finely chopped sage leaves • Salt and cracked black pepper • 2 1/2 cups stale cornbread • 1 egg, beaten

• 1/4 cup chicken stock Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut pumpkin in half, and then cut each half into several pieces. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool, peel away skin, and dice. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, thyme, and sage, and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Season, to taste, with salt and cracked black pepper. Meanwhile, crumble the stale cornbread into a large bowl. Add sauteed vegetables to the corn bread crumbs. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, beaten egg, and roasted pumpkin and mix well. Then add the chicken stock and mix well.

Transfer stuffing into a medium-sized casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes.

Pumpkin Souffle • 3 egg whites • 1 (21 ounce) can pumpkin • 1/4 cup brown sugar (more if desired) or 1/4 cup artificial sweetener (more if desired) • 3 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 egg yolk • 1/2 cup milk Preheat oven to 380°F. Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff. Set aside. Using electric mixer, blend pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg yolk and milk in large bowl. Fold 1/3 of egg whites into pumpkin blend.

Continue to fold in egg whites 1/3 at a time until egg whites are completely folded. Have small ramekins or coffee cups ready with wax paper placed around edges and inside (trust me, it’s easier to clean). Pour pumpkin/egg mix into cups until almost full (leave about a half inch or more at the top as they will rise). Place cups on baking tray and put into oven. Bake for 3045 minutes. DO NOT OPEN OVEN TO CHECK ON SOUFFLES! USE OVEN LIGHT! Top with whipping cream/ice cream, brown sugar, nuts, cinnamon/nutmeg or any other desired toppings.

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says our house is in order.”

Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently awarded 334 scholar-

A steady drop in property inventory for sale, combined with a stable

ships totaling $410,200 to 231 local students for the 2011-12 academic

sales demand in the Sarasota real estate market, is pointing toward

year. Gulf Coast scholarships help students of all ages attend accred-

normal, healthy property appreciation in the coming months, accord-

ited postsecondary vocational schools, colleges, and universities. The

ing to the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR). SAR states that an

scholarship awards come from Gulf Coast’s scholarship fund and

analysis of sales, prices and inventory figures reflects a market in re-

dozens of other charitable funds created at the foundation by indi-

covery, led by a declining pool of available properties on the market.

vidual donors and local businesses and organizations. The Gulf Coast

The inventory of available properties for sale has been dropping for the

Board placed a priority on assisting students who are pursuing studies

past nine months. The median sale price for single family homes and

in science- and math-related fields. www.GulfCoastCF.org

condos has recovered from the lows reached in February 2011. The latest monthly figures in August showed a median price of $165,000

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY COMPLETES MAJOR EX-

for both single family homes and condos – a 23 percent improvement

PANSION OF ITS RENTAL DIVISION

from the lows of only seven months ago. www.sarasotarealtors.com

With demand for seasonal, vacation and annual rental properties on the rise throughout Southwest Florida, Michael Saunders & Company

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has expanded the size and scope of its rental and property manage-

BALLET

ment division. Now under the direction of Jayci Grana who was recently

The Sarasota Ballet Board of Directors voted unanimously to name

elected president of the National Association of Residential Property

Mary Anne Servian to the position of Managing Director as the official

Managers, the company believes it is better positioned to provide a

administrative lead for The Sarasota Ballet. Servian has served as the

broader range of services to areas in the region that traditionally ex-

Business Director of The Sarasota Ballet since June 2010 and was

perience the greatest demand for seasonal, vacation and longer-term

chosen to take on this new position by the Board of Directors at the

rentals; as well as to homeowners looking to lease out their properties.

recommendation of Director, Iain Webb. Mary Anne Servian will over-

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see the budget and finances of The Sarasota Ballet, development and marketing strategies, and all other administrative aspects of a com-

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pany. www.sarasotaballet.org

FOUNDATION Children First received a grant of $315,480 from the Helios Educa-

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN TOP PHILANTHROP-

tion Foundation for the Ladder to Literacy Teacher Professional De-

IC TIER NATIONALLY AND AWARDS $410,200 IN SCHOLARSHIPS

velopment Program. These funds were the second installment of a

Gulf Coast Community Foundation received notification that it meets

two-year grant for this program that is designed and implemented by

the nation’s highest philanthropic standards for operational quality,

Children First’s Ladder to Literacy Program. Children First’s Ladder

integrity, and accountability. The confirmation comes from the Com-

to Literacy Teacher Professional Development Project strengthens the

munity Foundations National Standards Board, a national accredita-

literacy and language acquisition knowledge and education of 76 early

tion organization based in Arlington, Va. “This is critically important to

childhood educators through professional coaching and support;

our donors,” said Teri A Hansen, Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s

application of theory-based knowledge to practice; comprehensive

president and CEO. “When people partner with Gulf Coast to make a

workshops and training methods and collaborative professional de-

charitable bequest, establish a fund, or set up an annuity, they are put-

velopment.

ting their trust in us. They are counting on us to manage the investment

Helios Education Foundation is the largest nonprofit organization

wisely, honor their charitable wishes, and, in some cases, provide life-

serving Arizona and Florida focused solely on education. Founded in

time income to a loved one. The National Standards reconfirmation

1961, Children First serves over 600 of our county’s neediest children,

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