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"Since Realize Bradenton believes that Downtown Bradenton is everyone's neighborhood, the Farmers Market and local chefs' restaurants provide places for people to connect with neighbors."

- Johnette Isham, Realize Bradenton
 

[Culinary]  Cook Together Wants Healthy Meals in Food Deserts
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

A cooking demonstration station at the Bradenton Farmers Market could soon expand into an opportunity for chefs in the region to mentor young cuisiniers. Realize Bradenton, in its fundraising drive for the upcoming Giving Challenge, looks to boost the Cook Together Bradenton initiative in an effort to increase access to healthy ingredients.

Catherine Ferrer, Realize Bradenton’s community engagement coordinator, says the organization is already working with with Arte Caffé owners Remo and Meredith Mambelli. The chef and baker duo participated in a sort of pilot program for the initiative with a youth-focused demonstration at the market. “We are hoping to raise money in the Giving Challenge to also bring in more local independent restaurants,” Ferrer says. 

“What made it really fun was that we put kids in the driver's seat, with a chef mentoring children at the event,” Ferrer adds. “And it was a such a neat dynamic watching the older children start to help younger children.”

The focus on teaching children to prepare healthy meals comes from Health Department studies that show a lack of access to healthy ingredients in many neighborhoods, dubbed food deserts. “I think it’s a remarkable opportunity to respond to a community need,” says Realize Bradenton Executive Director Johnette Isham. “Last year the Department of Health in Manatee County surveyed neighborhood residents in ‘food deserts,’ and one of their priority items was healthy cooking and meal planning classes. Since Realize Bradenton believes that Downtown Bradenton is everyone’s neighborhood, the Farmers Market and local chefs’ restaurants provide places for people to connect with neighbors.”

The new effort was driven by Millennials, Ferrer says, many of whom were also part of successful initiatives like Pop-Ups for a Purpose. Realize Bradenton officials also see the campaign as a way engage this new generation of philanthropists and community leaders. The fundraising drive is being done in conjunction with Florida Blue and Mosaic. The Giving Challenge begins at noon on September 20 and runs through noon September 21. 

[Daily Shop]  Killer Kimono
Taylor Young

Feel the breeze of the fall wind through the light, airy fabric of this fashion-forward kimono, a piece that transitions seamlessly from season to season. The versatile kimono from Malibu Fox boutique fits perfectly into your life for dreaded hot summer days, brisk fall afternoons or even crisper spring and winter weather. The eye-catching deep army green kimono features various intricately designed cow skulls with different shades of interwoven purple flowers. Wear it two ways: untied for a more relaxed look or belted for an extra-polished approach. To style, layer it on top of a cotton V-neck with skinny jeans and boots, or even pair it with shorts and stylish lace-up oxfords for a quick trip to the grocery store. You’ll be ready to face any weather that comes your way and look good doing so. 

Malibu Fox, 5275 University Pkwy., #103, University Park, 941-312-2439.

[Hires]  Nick Cannavo Joins SANCA as Coordinator

Nick Cannavo has joined Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA), as the organization’s event and volunteer coordinator. He will assist Sarah Kupiec in managing events that take place at Nathan Benderson Park as well as manage the growing number of individuals who volunteer at the park. Prior to SANCA, Cannavo was a program coordinator of events at the Florida Youth Soccer Association. 

Nathan Benderson Park

[Synergy]  Orioles Bring Wilson Premier Classic to Sarasota

The Baltimore Orioles will host one of the nation’s top amateur baseball tournaments, the Wilson Premier Classic, in Sarasota from September 15-18 at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O’Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park. The Wilson Premier Classic is one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments the Orioles have drawn to Sarasota County. The tournament will include 130 games using the five fields at Buck O’Neil complex, as well as the main field and three practice fields at Ed Smith Stadium. 

Wilson Premier Classic

[Synergy]  Williams Parker Hosts China Lawyers Briefing

Williams Parker is teaming up with Maarten Roos and Robin Tabbers, lead partners of R&P China Lawyers (Shanghai), for a presentation on doing business in China. Open to the local business community, the discussion will provide practical guidance on manufacturing and sourcing in China, strategies for managing a Chinese subsidiary and best practices for selling to the Chinese market. The briefing will take place Monday, September 19, from 5:30pm–7pm at the Williams Parker office on South Orange Avenue. 

Williams Parker

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