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SRQ DAILY Dec 23, 2016

Friday Weekend Edition

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"This is an opportunity for community-building and for women from all walks of life to be whatever they want to be for that moment and say what they want without fear."

- Madame von Drumpfanator, SLAW
 

[Wrasslin']  Sarasota Lady Arm Wrestlers Get A Grip On The Gulf Coast
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Roll up those sleeves and get ready to go over the top—the arm wrestlers are here. The Sarasota Lady Arm Wrestlers (SLAW), a local chapter of CLAWUSA (named after the original Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers, or CLAW), will be hosting its first meeting this coming January 3 to recruit wrestlers, judges, referees and an excited and rowdy audience. Part performance, part competition, part charity fundraiser, it’s all about “freedom of expression and a lot of fun,” says Mistress of SLAW Ceremonies Madame von Drumpfanator. “There are very few rules.”

It’s the WWE meets punk rock meets giving back, with a dash of circus for a circus town. Bouts are called brawls, and participating wrestlers are encouraged to don theatrical and larger-than-life personas to play up in the ring, or, perhaps more accurately, at the table. “There’s no easy answer as to how much is competition and how much is theatrics,” says von Drumpfanator, “because it’s all mixed together.” Referees and celebrity judges ultimately declare the winners, but von Drumpfanator says all remain open to bribery from the audience.

While it may seem odd to encourage bribery, this is where the charitable giving enters the equation. Entry to a SLAW brawl costs only $5 and 100% of that goes to the nonprofit of the night. The cover charge also translates to a certain amount of SLAW Bucks that the holder can use as bribes for the aforementioned judges or referees by passing them to one of the many “ring boys” moving through the audience. Additional SLAW Bucks will be available for purchase at any time for those attempting to hold further sway over the night’s events. At some level or another, everyone from the wrestler to the audience performs in some way.

But while the event is designed as a fun way to blow off steam and get rowdy with friends, “it’s ultimately to provide a platform for freedom of expression, to support women and to support equality,” says von Drumpfanator. Among the few rules that SLAW does abide by, nonprofits benefitted by SLAW events must either serve to support women or issues around equality and inclusion. “This is an opportunity for community-building and for women from all walks of life to be whatever they want to be for that moment and say what they want without fear,” says von Drumpfanator. “Women of all ages, women who identify as women—it’s about inclusion.”

The first meeting of SLAW will take place January 3, where attendees can learn more about the events and how to become a wrestler, ref or judge. In addition, locations for future brawls will be discussed and practice sessions scheduled. All are welcome, but RSVPs are required. To RSVP, email Madame Von Drumpfanator at vonDrumpfanator@gmail.com. 

[Good Bite]  Speecy Spicy
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

Beef: it's what's for dinner. Especially if it's contained within the flaky empanada crust rolled and shaped by the Argentinian masterminds at Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas. Spiced with the deep flavors only found in South America and chopped and tossed with egg and raisins, the empanadas from Peperonata often cause a mile-long line to form outside its booth at the Sarasota Farmers Market, even at 9am. For good reason—the steaming hot contents of the traditional savory pastry pockets can't be beat and sell out fast. Luckily, they have a storefront filled daily with fresh empanadas and hand-made pastas to satiate your weekday cravings.   

Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas, 4141 South Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941-870-2729.

[Recipe]  Keep It Kosher
SRQ Staff

Don’t forget: Hanukkah is just around the corner—the first candle gets lit tomorrow at sundown. Chef Ignacio at Aviva Senior Living knows a thing or two about preparing latkes, both for small family and mega holiday gatherings. Below is his recipe along with some tips and tricks for a delicious and crispy Hanukkah treat.

Ingredients: 1 lb starchy potatoes (Aviva prefers Yellow Idaho Potatoes); 1 Tbsp. flour; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ½ to 1 tsp. of Kosher seasoning salt; ¼ kosher olive oil or canola oil. Accompaniments: sour cream and applesauce.

Directions: Preheat oven to 250°F. Peel and coarsely grate potatoes and transfer to a large bowl of cold water to soak. Once you have finished grating your potatoes, soak an additional 1–2 minutes. Drain well in a colander. Lightly oil a saucepan and sauté onions. Stir constantly until caramelized. Remove from heat and let the onions rest. Spread grated potatoes in cheesecloth and twist tightly to wring out as much liquid as possible. Gently toss potato with the flour and caramelized onions into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the egg and kosher seasoning salt until well blended. If you feel that your mixture is too thin, mix in an additional tablespoon of flour. Heat ¼ cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. Aim for “hot” not “smoking hot.” As needed, add more oil to the skillet for every new latke batch. Place two heaping spoonfuls of potato mixture into skillet and form the latke by spreading into 3-inch rounds with the back of the spoon. Reduce heat to medium and cook each side approximately five minutes or until each side of the latke has been browned. Place latkes on paper towels to drain and season with kosher salt to taste. Keep latkes warm in the oven until ready to serve. For best results, set oven to warm and place latkes on a wire rack set in a shallow baking pan. Serve with generous amounts of applesauce and sour cream.

Chef Ignacio’s Tips and Tricks:

- Be bold! Try new flavors in your latkes like curry, smoked salmon, Parmesan, kosher chili-lime seasoning salt or smoked paprika.

- Add a few tablespoons of beet juice as an all-natural (Kosher) food dye that children of all ages can enjoy.

- Latkes can be made up to eight hours in advance. Preheat oven to 350°F and place desired amount of latkes on a rack set over a baking sheet for roughly five minutes.

-Did “Jew” know that soaking your grated potatoes in cold water helps prevent them from browning? Now you do.

To provide latkes for nearly 300 residents at Kobernick, Aviva’s resort-style Independent Living community, Chef Ignacio prepares 58 cups of peeled and shredded potatoes and 87 beaten eggs in his signature latke recipe.

  

Aviva, A Campus for Senior Life

[Community]  Designing Daughters Donates $60K

Designing Daughters of Sarasota, a charitable organization of young professional women dedicated to enhancing the community and cultivating the next generation of philanthropists through strategic granting, recently hosted its first-ever grants ceremony to award over $60,000 to local nonprofits. Roughly 100 attended the ceremony to witness 15 not-for-profit organizations receive grants, ranging from $1,150 to $5,000, from Designing Daughters of Sarasota. This year’s grant recipients included the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Children First, Easter Seals of Southwest Florida, Everyday Blessings, Florida Rescue Farm, InStride Therapy, Mark Wandall Foundation, More Too Life, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Muscular Dystrophy Association-Southwest Florida, Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, Neuro Challenge Foundation, Pines of Sarasota, Sarasota Ballet and Take Stock in Children.

 

 

  

Designing Daughters

[Community]  JMX Donates to Big Brothers Big Sisters

After a year of collecting donations, dollar by dollar, JMX Brands, a Sarasota-based specialty online retailer, has donated $677 in Christmas gifts to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. During each company staff meeting, JMX Brands employees honor co-workers who work above and beyond expectations by donating a dollar and a compliment to the “kudos” box. The money collected is matched by the company’s owners and contributed to a local charity each year. In the past, JMX Brands has given to All Faiths Food Bank. Big Brothers Big Sisters was selected for this year’s donation. Local community is very important to the company and donating to a local charity is one way of giving back.

  

JMX Brands

[Hires]  Dufford Joins Eemax, Inc.

Richard Miller of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Richard Dufford as national sales manager, retail with Eemax, Inc. Dufford will be responsible for managing the sales agencies and building relationships as the corporate contact for the retail division.  He will also be responsible for developing new rollout plans with Home Depot. With an extensive background in commercial sales and channel management at Closetmaid, Dufford was most recently their national account manager, and also held positions as district sales manager and national field service manager with Closetmaid. 

 

 

  

Eemax, Inc.



[SRQSkillSHARE ]  Register for SkillSHARE

On February 9 at 5:30pm, SRQ MEDIA will host SRQ SkillSHARE: Mentorship at the Speed of Life powered by the Women in Business Initiative. Made for speed, SkillSHARE is professional mentorship concentrated into mini-sessions that encourage honest interactions and allow for spontaneous connection. Send us your most burning questions about career and personal development. Each participant will be paired with several mentors for 10- to 12-minute sessions curated to address those burning questions. Applications for SkillSHARE are accepted through Friday, January 20, 2017.  

Register for SkillSHARE

[TODAY]  BUSINESS: 2017 Home of the Year Call for Entries , December 9 – January 6, Submissions must be received digitally by SRQ Magazine by 4pm.

You are invited to participate in the 13th SRQ Annual Home of the Year competition brought to you by SRQ magazine. Our panel of expert judges will review entries based on innovation, functionalisty and overall design aesthetic toname SRQ's Home of the Year Platinum, Gold and Silver awards. Local professionals are invited to submit their best work in architecture and home design by the Call for Entries Deadlline of Friday, December 9, 2016 by 4pm.

SRQ MEDIA, 331 S. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

[WEEKEND]  MUSIC: Perlman Music Program Winter Residency , December 24 – January 7

More than 20 musical eventsincluding orchestra and chorus rehearsals, master classes, and works-in-progress student recitals led by acclaimed violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman and world renowned faculty. Held in a heated performance tent in the courtyard at USF Sarasota-Manatee.  Most are free to attend. Visit www.PMPSuncoast.org for complete schedule.

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: 6th Annual New Years Eve Fireworks on the Bay , December 31 – January 1, 11:00 am–2:000 am

The 6th Annual New Years Eve Fireworks Celebration at Marina Jack will be bigger and better than ever. Enjoy a variety of entertainment and menu options onshore at Marina Jack along with a sparkling midnight fireworks show. Climb aboard the Marina Jack II for a four–hour celebration dinner cruise, complete with party favors, live music and fireworks on Sarasota Bay. Either way, you are sure to have a sparkling New Year! 

Marina Jack Sarasota Bayfront , 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, Florida 34236

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: First Responder Appreciation Month , January 1 – March 31

The Downtown Improvement District (D.I.D) kicks off the New Year with the first ever First Responders Appreciation month to honor firefighters, police officers and EMS professionals.  The D.I.D encourages you to show your gratitude for our first responders the entire month of January. Wear D.I.D sponsored First Responder Appreciation Month buttons, display D.I.D sponsored First Responder Appreciation Month flags, give a thumbs up to first responders, write a letter to a first responder, wear your red, whites and blues, or lunch on the D.I.D, in the D.I.D.

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Thunder by the Bay , January 5 – January 8

The Annual Thunder By the Bay Motorcycle Festival continues to rev up a great time raising money for Suncoast Charities for Children. This year’s festival includes a Sporting Clay Tournament, Born To Be Wild Kickoff Party, Welcome Thunder Event, Cruise for Cash Charity Motorcycle Ride, and a two day Rockin’ & Ridin’ at The Ranch festival held at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. The Festival is free admission featuring special guest Blue Oyster Cult in concert on Sunday, January 8. 

Lakewood Ranch

[SOON]  SEMINAR: 13th Annual Home of the Year Competition , January 6

Don't Miss the Late Call for Entries in the 13th Annual SRQ Home of the Year Competition Friday, January 6, 2017!

Local professionals are invited to submit their best work in home design by the late Call for Entries deadline of Friday, January 6, 2017. Winners in each category will be featured in a special SRQ Home of the Year awards supplement in the March 2017 issue of SRQ Magazine. With even more ways to showcase brilliant work in architecture, landscaping, interiors, sustainability, kitchen and bathroom design and renovation, this program celebrates the stunning spaces being forged along the Gulf Coast.

SRQ Magazine, 331 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  SEMINAR: SILL 2017 Speaker Series , January 9 – March 31

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) is kicking of its 46th season of popular global issue lectures and musical conversations beginning on January 9 and continuing through the end of March. This season will include 96 lectures and musical conversations from internationally renowned musicians, performers and acclaimed experts. SILL also provides delayed presentations to selected senior communities. Single tickets to SILL events are only $10 at the door, when available and a season ticket for 12 lecture series costs just $85. 

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Hunter and Doe , January 13, 8pm

Two of Canada's most versatile performers come together in Hunter and Doe to create an unusually magical blend of percussive guitar, agile vocals, dynamic fiddle playing, and fiercely rhythmic tap footwork. The explosive duet of Stephanie Cadman, a world-renowned step-dancer and a fierce fiddler, and Jeremy Walmsley, a multi-instrumentalist and a stellar high tenor, is breaking musical boundaries and giving birth to a new, electric fusion of sound. Tickets start at $22.50 

Glenridge Performing Arts Center , 7333 Scotland Way Sarasota, Florida

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: The Great Society , January 13 – April 2

On the heels of Asolo Rep’s wildly successful All the Way, The Great Society continues Robert Schenkkan’s profound exploration of Lyndon Johnson’s turbulent years in the White House. In his second term as president, besieged by political opponents, Johnson summons all his political wiles to try to push through Congress some of the most important social programs in U.S. history. His vision of a Great Society became the most ambitious effort ever to test what American government is capable of achieving. And in doing so, to discover what it is not. Actor Nick Wyman returns to the Asolo Rep stage to reprise his role as L.B.J. in this unflinching examination of the morality of power.

The Asolo Repertory Theatre , 5555 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, 34243

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