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SRQ DAILY Sep 14, 2015

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"The secret sauce or secret to the success for Pines of Sarasota is that we've listened to our community's needs and responded. "

- David Sylvester, Pines of Sarasota
 

[Tourism]  Average Hotel Daily Rate

Data on average hotel and motel daily rates per year shows that rates in Sarasota County have increased steadily since 2010. State figures indicate a rising number of people visiting the state each year. 

[Sports]  Masters Regatta Slated for 2018
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

It seems the international rowing community has developed a long-term endearment with University Park. The FISA Ordinary Congress announced last week that Nathan Benderson Park would host the 2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta, an event expected to draw even more attendees than the 2017 World Rowing Championships scheduled here in 2017. A team of international dignitaries—which included Sarasota personalities Paul Blackketter, president of The Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center, and Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County—was present for a ceremony in Chambery, France when the bid was awarded.

“We want to have sustained events,” said Haley. “Part of the plan is just to keep going after additional international events.” Similar Masters Regatta events in Europe have attracted some 3,000 attendees, and while FISA officials expect an event in North America will more likely draw in the 2,000 area, that’s still considerably more than than roughly 1,500 expected to attend the World Championship in 2017. And there seems to be growing interest overseas for Nathan Benderson Park, a publicly owned venue near The Mall at University Town Center. “This is the third rowing championship where we have been there promoting Sarasota,” Haley said, “and this time, it was less ‘So where is Sarasota-Bradenton?’ and more , ‘Yes, we will be coming and we look forward to it.’ You can tell the difference.”

Haley said officials in this region will seek other international events; Visit Sarasota County already has eyes on an under-23 rowing championship and a junior rowing championship. The venue, which has also held Pentathlon events, will also be promoted for other sporting uses, whether it’s canoe and kayak events on the water or marathon events on the shore.

Provided photo:  A signing ceremony in Chambery, France was attended by: Tone Pahle, Masters Rowing Commission chair; Jean-Christophe Rolland, FISA president; Paul Blackketter (signing), Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center president; Matt Smith, FISA executive director; Erin O’Connell, US Rowing board president; and Virginia Haley, Visit Sarasota County president. 

[Healthcare]  David Sylvester, Pines of Sarasota
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

With a history dating back to 1948, Pines of Sarasota has always wanted to put a fresh face on elderly care. With a new branding effort underway, programs for outpatients being announced and the profile of the facility growing each day, we spoke with new President and CEO David Sylvester about the future of the organization.

What attracted you most to Pines of Sarasota? I’ve been in long-term care since I was 23 years old, more than 30 years ago. I knew (retiring CEO) John Overton, who was something of a mentor to me. I’ve been over and had a tour of the buildings and was very impressed by the organization, particularly the culture of the individuals who work here in the operation. When John announced his retirement, I threw my hat in the ring and was fortunate enough to be offered the position.

What is your vision as far as new initiatives we haven’t seen from Pines up until now? The secret sauce or secret to the success for Pines of Sarasota is that we’ve listened to our community’s needs and responded. The “Ready and Steady” falls prevention program is part of that. Ten years ago, the No. 1 reason to go to the emergency room was an automobile accident. Today, it’s falls. The population of Sarasota is largely over 65 years of age, and it’s an active segment. Anything to improve health and quality of life here makes everybody happier. As we go forward, we have additional property next to our property that we would like to develop to something else that provides services to the community. We are in the process now of beginning a home health agency. Our ultimate goal is to be a complete post-acute care continuum, so that folks that come out of the hospital, or another health setting, we can take care of them from home, through assisted skilled nursing, all the way through, unless or until they need to go back to the hospital. As much as Pines is an amazing facility unto itself, the outreach in engaging the community in better health is our calling and where we are going to move towards. We can take care of folks very well in-house. As we grow our outpatient business, which “Ready and Steady” is about, then again, we will expand our footprint in the community and improve the overall health.  

[Acquisition]  Turtle Beach Now Bayfront Yacht Works

Turtle Beach Marina and Pub is under new ownership. The Marina has reopened as Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina, while the Turtle Beach Pub has reopened as Turtle Beach Grill. Both properties will be operated by the same ownership and management team who runs Marina Jack, located in Downtown Sarasota. Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina is moving forward with plans to grow and renovate the existing property and structures. Several planned improvements will be apparent immediately, including all-new boat racks, state-of-the-art restrooms and showers, updated retail space, new personal watercraft rentals through Bayfront Excursions, a full-service maintenance department complete with mobile technicians, and a haul-out facility for vessels up to 70 tons.Turtle Beach Grill, located on the west end of the property, will undergo minor repairs. The physical transformation includes a new interior and exterior appearance. Other plans include expanding the menu and beverage selections. 

Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina

[Opening]  Miller Insulation Leases Industrial Space

Miller Insulation and Acoustics has leased a 15,000-square-foot industrial building on 17th Street East in Palmetto. The transaction was handled by Gail Bowden and Erin Reid, Advisors with the downtown Sarasota office of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group. 

Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group

[Exec Moves]  SCF Promotes Professors

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota announced the following faculty members were promoted to professor: Dr. Cheri Kittrell, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Dr. John McCree, Art, Design, Humanities; and Dr. C. Altay Ozgener, Mathematics. Promoted to Associate Professor were Gladys Green, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Mary Jane Randolph, Health Professions; and Diane Taylor, Health Professions. Promoted to assistant professor were Suzanne Bechtol, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. Eric Warrick, Natural Sciences. 

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota



[Bal Masque 2015]  Meet The Harlequin Club!

Bal Masqué will be here before you know it! This year, Harlequin Club members are in for a special treat – a private backstage experience before the performances begin. This access is new for the Harlequin Club, which includes a bundle of perks like reserved performance seating, a private bar and lounge, early entry to the event and stage recognition!

We can’t wait to see this year’s Harlequin Club at Bal Masqué on October 3rd. Limited memberships are still available. For more information, visit SRQBALMASQUE.COM.

2015 Harlequin Club Members

CMDpysch
Daniel Matusiak of Action Realty
Goodwill Manasota
Maiash Lowther Wealth Managemet
Mercedes Medical
My Realty Company
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty of Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota Architectural Salvage
Sarasota YMCA
Three Six Oh Public Relations  

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