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"This is real research, not a predetermined experiment in a class."

- Matthew Britten, State College of Florida student
 

[Science]  Student of Science
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

The mysteries of the ocean run deep and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota undergraduate Matthew Britten has joined the effort at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium to unravel nature’s secrets through a select internship from the National Science Foundation. Under the mentorship of Mote Marine Senior Scientist and Marine Microbiology Program Director Dr. Kim Beach Ritchie, Britten furthers the institution’s potentially groundbreaking research into the rapid healing of various marine animals and their possible pharmaceutical applications.

Some species of stingray and shark possess superior wound healing abilities but the cause remains unknown. It’s a mystery for the moment, but Ritchie aims to give it a shot. No one has yet thought to study the creatures’ native bacteria for an answer, she said, but that’s what her team is doing at Mote. Working from stingray and shark samples selected by Ritchie, Britten and the rest of the team isolate and identify bacteria before analyzing the contained compounds and screening them for antibiotic production. If they’re lucky, they could find a potential tool in the fight against MRSA or other “problematic human pathogens,” said Ritchie.

Studying microbiology and genetics in the SCF biotechnology program, Britten reckons he entered the internship well prepared. “All the techniques that Dr. [Matthew] Thomas taught me, I find myself utilizing at Mote Marine,” he said. Not that it hasn’t also been a real learning experience while on the job, but more than the particular techniques he learned from Ritchie, it’s the greater experience working in a professional lab that he feels will be the big takeaway. “This is real research, not a predetermined experiment in a class,” said Britten, who is looking to pursue a Ph.D. in microbiology post-graduation. “This specific internshipbecause it’s authentic research in an authentic laboratory settinghas prepared me for a career.” 

[Daily Shop]  Smell Sweet and Save Your Skin
Aviel Kanter

Aluminum chlorohydrate, parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan: these are the usual suspects that make up most drugstore-brand deodorants. Possible side effects: breast cancer, contact dermatitis, liver damage along with a laundry-list of others just as concerning. The solution: Schmidt's natural deodorant.

Before you roll your eyes and discount it as another all-natural product that won't actually work as well as your Doves and your Old Spices, head over to Wild Ginger Apothecary and take a whiff. Even better, take a swipe. 

Schmidt's combines health-conscious ingredients with spellbinding scents and, most importantly, an award-winning formula that effectively neutralizes odor and wetness. With Schmidt's sticks, you can go from your morning workout to the office to happy hour without reapplying. Even better, the scents deviate from the traditional "shower fresh." Try the lavender sage or the cedarwood juniper. For those of you with easily irritated skin, Wild Ginger just received a shipment of the new sensitive skin stick in tea tree, geranium and fragrance-free. 

Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630

[Real Estate]  Rodriguez Buys Elephant Ears Suites

Developer and entrepreneur Henry Rodriguez purchased the Elephant Ears Suites on Stickney Point Road from Jonathon and Michael Jones for $1.9 million.The hotel complex contains 21 updated units distributed between three buildings. The units range from standard to deluxe units and all have kitchenettes. The hotel is also walking distance from shopping and Siesta Key beach. Rodriguez plans to remodel the complex into a four-star hotel, similar to other investments including the Nokomis Inn & Suites in Nokomis. Eric Massey and Ben Graham of Michael Saunders & Company handled the transaction. 

Michael Saunders & Company

[Exec Moves]  Dorn Principal at Sarasota Middle

Janel Dorn, an assistant principal at Pine View School, has now been appointed as the new principal of Sarasota Middle School, effective immediately. Roy Sprinkle, who was to be the school’s new principal, decided not to take the new position and will remain as the district’s director of human resources. Candace Dearing had been serving as Sarasota Middle’s acting principal since former SMS principal Karen Rose became the district’s executive director of middle schools in October. 

Sarasota County Schools



[ClickSRQ]  Share Hear Me Roar Women in Business Luncheon Event Photos

The "roar" from the April 21st "Hear Me Roar" Women in Business Leadership and Awards Luncheon produced by SRQ Media could be heard from North Port all the way through Palmetto as this year's winners and finalists were announced at a sold-out lunch at The Francis in Downtown Sarasota. Kicked off by Keynote Speaker entrepreneur and Silicon Valley darling Anna Zornosa and founder of Ruby Ribbon with her message of passion for the team, the Women in Business Initiative recognized this year's recipient of the "Hear Me Roar" Trailblazer Award, author, philanthropist and former editor in chief of Town & Country magazine Pamela Fiori. Her top 10 tips for success were one of the event's most treasured take-aways. Once the awards ceremony was underway, stellar women leaders from diverse regional industries were revealed as the WIB Judge's selections for induction into the 2016 Leadership Circle. Share in the celebration of empowerment with photos from the event. 

See Photos.

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