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"We're doing our best to serve the voters."

- Ron Turner, Sarasota Supervisor of Elections
 

[Politics]  Elections Officials Prep for City Races
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

While it may feel like a long election season just drew to a close, elections officials already have an eye on coming races. Ron Turner, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections, just got sworn into office after his own successful election but now turns attention toward municipal contests in Sarasota, North Port and Longboat Key. “Everything so far is positive and moving forward with these elections,” he says. “We’re doing our best to serve the voters.”

The biggest contest will be Sarasota, where voters registered in 18 precincts citywide will vote on who fills two Sarasota City Commission seats. As of close of business on Monday, eight candidates had filed for those seats, though candidates have until noon on Friday to qualify. The roster so far includes: Tahiti Park neighborhood leader Jennifer Ahearn-Koch; former Mayor Fredd “Glossie” Atkins; former prosecutor Hagen Brody; incumbent City Commissioner Susan Chapman; Planning Board member Pat Gannon; Gulf Business Systems owner Martin Hyde; pedestrian safety advocate Mikael Sandstrom; and stockbroker Matt Sperling. The other incumbent, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell, said last year she would not seek re-election. All candidates will appear on the ballot on March 14, where voters can vote for two choices. Unless someone wins a majority of votes in March, the top three vote-getters proceed to a May 9 runoff, where the top two vote-getters in that election win seats on the board.

Elections will also be held on Longboat Key in March, where candidates have already qualified for three seats. While incumbent George Spoll was elected to a District 2 seat unopposed, Commissioner Jack Daly will be challenged in District 4 by conservation activist Larry Grossman, and former Commissioners Jim Brown and Gene Jaleski will be fighting to return to the board filling an at-large seat. That election will be handled by the Sarasota elections office on the south end of the town and by the Manatee Supervisor of Elections on the north end. Two citywide referenda will also appear on the ballot.

And in North Port, a series of actions in the fall has led to a special election to fill Jacqueline Moore’s seat on the North Port City Commission, who chose to run for a District 2 seat on the same board but had to resign her seat to do so. Moore was not successful in her candidacy but the state’s resign-to-run law meant she had to vacate her seat in November. Now, a special election has been scheduled, with a primary on March 14 and a likely runoff on May 9. Candidates for the Seat 4 election include: 20-year city employee Pete Emrich; Community Health Action Team health services chair Sam George; former North Port Chamber of Commerce president Jill Luke; and former state House candidate Jerry Nicastro. Qualification for the North Port race ends at noon Friday. Voters in 13 North Port precincts will vote.

The elections mean March 14 will require about a third of the number of precincts for a countywide election, Turner says. While campaign treasury documents and candidate qualification will be handled by respective city clerks in Sarasota, Longboat Key and North Port, all material will be viewable on the Sarasota County election supervisors’ website. In addition to running polls on election day, the county office will also man early voting stations at the Terrace Building in Sarasota, at Longboat Key Town Hall and at the Supervisor of Elections satellite office in Biscayne Plaza in North Port. 

[Daily Shop]  Hot Pants
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

All of a sudden—it's winter! Well, Florida winter, that is, since the temps have dipped under our tepid 70 degrees and even plunged to the mere 50s. As such, it's time to step up your loungewear game—notably, to those that can take you from couch cushion to bar stool. Raquel Allegra, a brand known for impossibly soft cottons and crepe silks, presents these easy pants in watermelon tie-dye. Made from light and supple jersey, the flattering front-pleated joggers have a hidden stretch waistband and two deep pockets, tapering down at the ankles. Both comfy and stylish, they are a no-brainer—pair with your favorite wool socks and cashmere sweater for lounging or a silk tank and high-heeled sandals for an effortless cocktail hour.  

Lotus Boutique, 1451 Main St., Sarasota, 941-906-7080.

[Exec Moves]  Radford Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group

Realtor Angeles Radford has joined the Sarasota office of RE/MAX Alliance Group. Radford is a Certified International Property Specialist and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource specialist with 10 years of local real estate experience with Keller Williams and Coldwell Banker, serving an international clientele. Fluent in Spanish, she brings superior customer service skills, three times earning membership in the International Diamond Society in Coldwell Banker Manatee. She has experience with first-time buyers, new construction, short sales, and all types of residential properties. Radford also serves the community as a member of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce and as a volunteer with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Church of the Redeemer. 

RE/MAX Alliance Group

[Exec Moves]  Berlin Patten Ebling Welcomes Wexler

Berlin Patten Ebling has announced that Elizabeth A. Wexler, Esq., a real estate attorney, has joined Berlin Patten Ebling’s team of lawyers in its Sarasota office. Wexler practices primarily in the areas of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Before obtaining her law degree, Wexler has had experience in a wide range of real estate positions and had held a variety of associated licenses; real estate license and mortgage brokers license. She was also involved in establishing a successful real estate company on Longboat Key and a real estate development company that built high-end residential homes on Bird Key, Lido Key and the mainland of Sarasota. Wexler has been on many boards in Sarasota, including serving as Chairman of the Board for Make-A-Wish, Sarasota and sitting on the Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida boards in Orlando. 

Berlin Patten Ebling

[Synergy]  ONE88 and Orange Club Listed by Coldwell Banker

A pair of luxury condominiums by The Vandyk Group have just been exclusively listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associates Dyrk Dahl and Gwen Kruse. ONE88 and Orange Club, both located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, are selling quickly. ONE88, located on Golden Gate Point, is a building of eight residences, three of which are still available. Each residence includes a private boat slip and sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the Ringling Bridge. Residents have access to a rooftop lounge overlooking the surroundings. Two units are complete, starting at $2.899 million, while the third unit will remain unfinished for a future owner to design according to their own specifications. The unfinished unit is located on the top floor of the building and is priced at $3.29 million. Orange Club at Burns Court will be complete in the summer of 2017. The boutique enclave consists of seven available townhomes and five available condos. The townhomes are spread over three levels of living space, each with a private rooftop terrace and elevator. The townhomes start at $999,900 and the condominiums start at $574,900. 

Coldwell Banker



[TODAY]  GALLERY: Together & Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O'Keeffe & Alfred Stieglitz , November 17 – January 13, 5:30-8pm

Love letters, spanning more than 30 years, between Georgia O'Keeffe & Alfred Stieglitz, is the subject of Together & Apart. The opening night recpetion will be held November 17th. The show will feature a 20ft x 20ft installation that includes two symbolic bedrooms, a ceiling-to-floor silo and 2,500 pieces of correspondence. 

Alfstad& Contemporary, 1419 5th Street, Suite A

[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: 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

[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]  THEATER: Thrillers, Chillers and Killers , January 17 – January 29

Join the Crosely Estate for the next installment of their theatre series, Thrillers, Chillers and Killers. Murder and intrigue take center stage as your hosts from the past, Gwendolyn and Powel Crosely present an evening of three, chilling classic stories from Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft and Louisa May Alcott. 

Powel Crosely Estate , 8474 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Wild Carrot , January 18

Can you play a 1930s’ standard followed by a traditional tune from the 1800's and then launch into a song written just last week? Pam Temple and Spencer Funk of the award-­winning, Cincinnati-­based duo “wild carrot" can. Rooted in traditional American music, their music reaches to jazz, blues, traditional folk songs, not-­so­-traditional songs, show tunes, and originals. Blending guitar, mandolin, concertina, penny whistle, dulcimer, and bowed psaltery, “wild carrot’s” entertaining, honest, and moving performances have something for everyone. Tickets start at $22.50. 

Glenridge Performing Arts Center , 7333 Scotland Way Sarasota, Florida

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: The Originalist , January 20 – March 5

Justice Antonin Scalia’s unexpected death at age 79 has thrown a wrench into the political arena, but has brought intense interest in this daring new stage play that had its world premiere at Arena Stage last spring. When a bright, liberal law school graduate embarks on a nerve-wracking clerkship with Justice Scalia, she discovers him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and unexpected mentor.

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

[SOON]  THEATER: Brownsville Song (b-side for tray) , January 25 – March 26

Brownsville Song by Kimber Lee is an award-wining play based on real-life tragedy and loss. Its a beautiful and compelling tale that sheds light on the cycle of violence and the strength of families in Brooklyn's inner city. The play will be held at the Gompertz Theatre.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Avenue

[SOON]  GALA: A New Beginning Fashion Event , January 26, 11:30am–1:30pm

Selah Freedom presents their fourth annual A New Beginning Fashion Event from 11:30am–1:30pm at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Co–chaired by Tammy Karp and Donna Koffman, this fashion show and champagne luncheon will showcase stunning fashions from Selah Vie Boutique and Karen Roth Eco Luxe Resortwear, inspirational survivor stories and fabulous raffle prizes. Ticket and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  BUSINESS: SB2 GOOD EDUCATION: Learning for a Lifetime , January 26, 7:30am–9:00am

Join us on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 7:30-9:00am for the next installment of the 2016-17 SB2 Season on the adaptations going into innovative thinking in the K-100+ education experience with Keynote Speaker Mary Chance, President of the Consortium of Florida Education and panelists Jennifer Vigne of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Dr. Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art and Design and Mireya Eavey of CareerEdge. Tickets $35/per person. Register online at www.srqsb2.com. Symposium location is at The Francis, Downtown Sarasota.

The Francis , 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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