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"We need the city to be in a position of power."

- Suzanne Atwell, Sarasota City Commissioner
 

[Government]  Sarasota Enters Dispute Process Over CRA Funds
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Sarasota City Commissioners say they are done trying to politely reach an agreement over whether county officials owe them some $5 million in revenue from the expired downtown community redevelopment area (CRA). The commission voted unanimously on Monday to enter a state-governed conflict resolution process. “We need the city to be in a position of power,” says City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell.

The two government jurisdictions have been in disagreement over whether the county owes the city a 30th and final dispersement of funds raised through the Downtown Sarasota CRA. The community redevelopment area was created for a 30-year period, with 1986 set as the base year for calculating tax increment financing. That meant the first revenues raised were assessed in 1987. But a county resolution adopted the same year established that "the last year during which the County shall appropriate the increment revenues to the Redevelopment Trust Fund shall be Fiscal Year 2016.”

After county commissioners elected to allow the CRA to expire instead of being renewed, city leaders noted that ending reimbursements last year meant the county had issued just 29 reimbursements, not 30. City Manager Tom Barwin argues that the city, which administered spending for the CRA, still has project obligations and wants a 30th and final installment. That would have been $4.8 million, though Barwin says with interest that amount has already grown to $5 million. Conversations between city and county officials have not resulted in any sort of agreement between the governments.

County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo would not speak to the actual financial dispute because the matter could end up in litigation. “I guess we are going to have to put everything on the table,” he says. “I still hope we can get stuff worked out. Otherwise, it doesn’t help the relationship.” But city officials maintain the city, which provides more than 17 percent of property tax revenues for the county, has little choice than to pursue the funds.

The state-governed dispute resolution process, intended to allow a final opportunity to resolve differences before the city sues the county and lands the dispute in court, calls for a publicly advertised meeting between staff representatives for the governments, then potentially a meeting between city and county commissioners, then mediation. County officials suggested the city waive the right to a state process and instead have two more staff meetings in private instead of in meetings open to the public. But city leaders say such a process would be pointless, as communications between the governments up until now have not led to any resolution. “We’ve already done an informal process,” says City Commissioner Susan Chapman. “Why waive a formal process?” 

[Daily Shop]  The Bee's Knees
Kendall Sompolski

What’s the buzz on beeswax, you ask? The 100-percent beeswax, hand-poured candles displayed at Mercantile boast a number of buzzworthy benefits; they exude negative ions to help purify the air, employ long burning times without harmful chemicals and are naturally fragrant. The environmentally friendly candles made by Belle’s Bee Natural, owned by a local Sarasota beekeeper, come in a variety of intricate, artisan shapes along with a selection of bath, body and home products, all of which are purely beeswax. These golden votives give off a warm glow while burning clean and bright.


 

Mercantile Home & Apparel, 1463 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-2457.

[Recognition]  Manatee County Schools Win Big at TSA Conference

The 39th Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference held this weekend in Orlando welcomed middle and high school students from across the state, and this was the 12th straight year Manatee students captured more trophies and earned more Top Ten finishes than any other school district in Florida. Manatee County students brought 52 first-place event trophies, 36 second-place trophies and 31 third-place trophies for a new record of 119 event trophies. The students also brought home a new state record of 743 Top Ten student event finishing pins for all students who placed in the Top 10 in a competitive event. Manatee County also set an attendance record with 367 students from 13 Manatee County schools, including Bayshore High, Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High, Manatee High, Palmetto High, Southeast High, Braden River Middle, Buffalo Creek Middle, Haile Middle, Johnson Middle, Lee Middle, Nolan Middle and Sugg Middle. The Outstanding School Award is given to the schools in the Top Ten based on a calculation of all event placements for all student competitors. Haile Middle earned first place; Braden River Middle, third place; Nolan Middle, sixth place; and Johnson Middle, eighth place. At the high school level, Braden River High earned first place; Southeast High, second place; Lakewood Ranch High, fourth place; Bayshore High, eighth place; and Palmetto High, ninth place. No other school district in the state had more schools receive the Top 10 Outstanding School Award than Manatee County. 

School District of Manatee County

[Exec Moves]  Brooke Chase Places Johnson with Kentucky Trailer

Rick Mohrman of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates has announced the successful placement of Mark Johnson as a quality manager with Kentucky Trailer, where he will be responsible for coordinating quality processes, interacting with vendors on any quality and warranty issues and working closely with engineering and production teams to assist with implementation and assuring full compliance with customer quality expectations. With an extensive background as a quality manager with Brose North America, ADVICS Manufacturing and Axxis Corporation, Johnson most recently held the position of quality manager with Sloan Flushmate. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Kentucky Trailer is a leading manufacturer of custom trailers and truck bodies in a wide variety of market segments. Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. is an executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of executive management professionals within the building materials and kitchen/bath industries. 

Brooke Chase Associates

[Expansion]  Duffy's Sports Grill To Open First Sarasota Location

Duffy’s Sports Grill will open its first Sarasota location on Friday, March 10 at 11am, on the birthday of Paul Emmett, the company’s late founder and owner. Located at 3005 University Pkwy, this will be the company’s 34th location and fourth restaurant in Southwest Florida. To celebrate, the restaurant will host Grand Opening festivities every weekend during the month of March, beginning on March 10. The new 6,000-square-foot restaurant will feature more than 80 60-inch high definition flat screen TVs broadcasting all satellite sports action, seating for 275 patrons, 20 beers on tap, plus two large cocktail and bar areas complete with upscale décor and sports memorabilia. The restaurant will feature freshly prepared, made-from-scratch dishes such as the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, award-winning Certified Angus Beef half pound burgers, CAB Prime steaks, baby back ribs, wild Alaska salmon and a wide variety of signature salads. Guests will also be able to enjoy signature cocktails such as the Cotton Candy Cosmo, Gummy Bear Martini and a Godiva White Chocolate Peep-tini. 

Duffy's Sports Grill



[TODAY]  SPORTS: Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic , March 6 – March 7, 12:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-5pm

Golf and mingle with two–time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin and a star–studded field of celebrity friends at the Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic on March 6 and 7 at The Concession Golf Club. All proceeds will benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

The Concession Golf Club, 7700 Lindrick Ln. Bradenton, FL 34202

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Public Architecture: Architecture in the Public Realm , January 12 – March 10

 The exhibition showcases the work of local architects to provide an intimate look at the impact architecture makes on how we experience our public spaces, with models and display boards detailing the designs in some of Sarasota’s most iconic public gathering spots. Gallery Hours Tuesday-Friday 12:00-5pm and Saturdays 10:00am-2pm

Center for Architecture , 265 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: Poulenc's "Dialogues of the Carmelites" , March 4 – March 12

Set during the French Revolution’s infamous "Reign of Terror," the opera follows the story of Blanche de la Force as she dedicates her life to God’s service by joining a Carmelite order. As the story unfolds, the revolution threatens to destroy all that’s most sacred to the nuns. Blanche’s journey will lead her to learn the true meaning of faith. March 4, 7, 15 and 24, 7:30 p.m. and March 12 and 18, 1:30 p.m. Tickets and info at www.sarasotaopera.org.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: God of Carnage , March 8 – March 19

A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys bring together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. Directed by Elliott Raines, tickets are $18. 

The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N Tamiami Trail

[SOON]  GALLERY: The "Light Chasers" - Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast , March 8, 9-11am

100 talented artists will be setting up their easels at the Farm House Market. Follow the red balloons and watch their works on canvas turn into masterpieces, which will be judged and awarded. Each painting will be available for purchase. 

Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: God of Carnage , March 8 – March 19

Directed by Elliot Raines This play focuses on a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys who bring together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Single tickets are $18 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.theplayers.org/shows/backstage-at-the-players/G

The Players Theatre of Sarasota, 838 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Modern Home Magazine Symposium , March 9, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Join SRQ MEDIA for the Modern Home Magazine Symposium on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-7:30pm at SRQ Studios. Hear about the inspiration behind some of Sarasota's most iconic home designs.

$5 cover includes one glass of wine or beer and light bites. Please RSVP to rsvp@srqme.com.

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

[SOON]  THEATER: LipSchtick: One is a crowd , March 10, 7:30pm

LipSchtick is a one-man quick-change show, in which David Scarbie Mitchell evolves through seven characters and eleven costume changes without EVER leaving the stage. The audience sees the whole process, which is fast-paced, set to music and sometimes hysterically “out of control. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.theplayers.org/shows/snap/

The Players Theatre of Sarasota, 838 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Vibes and Voices with La Lucha , March 11, 8pm

Vocalist/Poet Ingrid Sertso and Karl Berger, vibraphone/piano will entertain with songs and poetry by Bob Dylan, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Kahlil Gibran, and originals. Known as the co-founders of the legendary Creative Music Studio (www.creativemusic.org), Ingrid and Karl are internationally active, award-winning performers.  Post-Bop, some might call it experimental or free jazz. Tampa's La Lucha fills out the orchestration.

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Cat Depot Gala: Stop in the Name of Love , March 11, 6:30pm-10:30pm

Don’t miss an evening of Motown and soul at Cat Depot’s 2017 Gala: Stop in the Name of Love on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auctions and a premium raffle. Entertainment will be provided by M-Town Connection: The Motown Review. 

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota, Florida 34236

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: 130 Years of Architecture Laurel Park with John McCarthy , March 11, 9-11am

Back by popular demand, this tour will re-visit the theme of CFAS’s first walking tour in 2015. Right in CFAS’ back yard, the Laurel Park neighborhood preserves over 130 years of architectural history, providing a fantastic opportunity to learn about a wide variety of architectural styles while strolling through one of downtown Sarasota’s most attractive neighborhoods. Space is limited, please register online at http://cfasrq.org/events/calendar/

Center for Architecture , 265 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota

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