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SRQ DAILY May 24, 2017

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"But at the end of the day, in my gut, it's because we were talking about some very important issues."

- Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, Sarasota City Commissioner
 

[Politics]  Where The Votes Are: High Turnover
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

The most recent Sarasota City Election attracted a higher turnout of Sarasota voters than any municipal contest in the city over the last decade, but there still were more than 1,100 voters who cast ballots in March who stayed home in May. Those lost voters were offset by more than 2,500 voters in the runoff who didn’t vote in March, so in total there was a turnover of 3,700 voters among the nearly 8,500 who elected new Commissioners Hagen Brody and Jennifer Ahearn-Koch.

The findings were discussed at SRQ’s most recent Where The Votes Are presentation in Sarasota on Tuesday. A plurality of the 2,507 new voters were Democrats and 951 were Republicans. The election also marked a substantial surge in voters in their 60s and female voters.

Political professionals at the event say the high turnover creates challenges for campaigns in the city, where tracking voter trends becomes difficult. “In this past March election, roughly 60 percent of the voters who actually voted compared to four years ago were new and had no comparable races they voted in to compare to,” says Jeffrey Carman, campaign manager for Martin Hyde, who finished third in the May election. “It is a guess to determine who might vote when, for example, there were 4,700 new voters and only 4,200 voters who voted in previous City elections, and of this group, even less had voted in the most 'like election' four years ago.” He noted the city election in 2013 was the last 'like election' as it was the last citywide, at-large contest, different from major presidential elections or the district elections in 2015.

For now-Commissioner Ahearn-Koch, the study of turnout proved interesting. “The most exciting thing was seeing how many more voted,” she says. The reasons that occurred were open to interpretation, and discussion at the event pointed at a variety of matters including party involvement. “But at the end of the day, in my gut, it’s because we were talking about some very important issues—homelessness, traffic—and I think the voters were getting out there, saying this is a way to weigh in on something important.” 

[Good Bite]  Towers of Tuna...Tartare
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Standing straight and tall, a vibrantly colored composition of flavorful seafood and garden-fresh greens, the tuna tartare “truly represents Shore to the core,” says Executive Chef Dylan Elhajoui. Traditionally a heavy beef dish, Elhajoui and company at Shore give the tartare a light and crisp makeover set for Sarasota shores. Beginning with top-quality tuna, Elhajoui marinates the raw fish in a bit of oil, ginger and that special something that gives the in-house sauce a little sting and an Asian zing. Working down the tower, a layer of cucumbers keeps the dish light while bringing some much-needed crunch and the bed of creamy avocado at the bottom ties it all together with a solid foundation. Topped with tobiko and drizzled with Sriracha mayo and ginger sauce, the helping of house-made fried wontons reminds you to stop staring and start eating.  

Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.

[Relocation ]  FloorForce Relocates to Sarasota

FloorForce, a fast-growing leader in software creation and digital marketing in the flooring industry, is moving its operations to Sarasota County from Boca Raton. FloorForce chose to relocate its headquarters to downtown Sarasota because of rapid growth and the attractiveness of Sarasota, the open-space Bold building and the presence of a similar company in Dealers United. FloorForce is planning to add 72 full-time employees over five years. The company works with more than 250 flooring manufacturers and more than 1,000 floor-covering retailers in the industry. FloorForce is on pace to double in size in 2017 and again in 2018. After moving to Sarasota County, the company is planning to hire a director of operations, a director of digital production, a senior web designer, at least seven web designers, at least three digital marketing managers and three more digital marketing sales people in the short term. The number of positions is expected to grow as sales continue to increase. 

FloorForce

[Expansion ]  Loveland Launches Heart Kitchen Academy

Loveland Village, a nonprofit that provides educational, vocational and residential programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is launching the Hearty Kitchen Academy at its Venice campus.With a $75,000 grant from Jane’s Trust, the organization will utilize its newly constructed commercial kitchen in the Lamoureux Clubhouse to provide an educational opportunity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn practical job skills for the hospitality industry. The Hearty Kitchen Academy will offer on-the-job food service training, which could allow graduates to transfer to employment at local restaurants, hotels, assisted living facilities, schools and many other businesses in the region. As the academy grows, Loveland Village is also interested in developing a social enterprise that could employ graduates to serve the community.  

Loveland Village

[New Construction ]  Groundbreaking for Pinkerton Wealth Group

Venice-based construction company, J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., recently broke ground on the Pinkerton Wealth Management Group's retail and office building in downtown Venice. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, May 8, to celebrate the addition to the Venice Main Street district. The 10,000-square-foot two-story building will hold the future headquarters for Pinkerton Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. The building will house four retail suites on the ground level, and the second floor will feature professional office space.Designed by Beebe Design Studio Architects, the building will blend well with the city’s Mediterranean revival style and the historical elements of the existing buildings. 

J.E. Charlotte Construction Group

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[TODAY]  THEATER: Rich Girl , April 5 – May 26

Held at the Gompertz Theatre, Rich Girl by Victoria Stewart is a clever and contemporary comedy about women and their relationship to men, mothers and money. This play asks to consider two of the most important goals in life: love and money. 

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Avenue

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Andrea Dasha Reich: Off The Wall and Marsha Owett: Fifty Shades of Red , April 7 – May 26

Alfstad& Contemporary's 4th season comes to a close featuring solo exhibitions with abstract artist Andrea Dasha Reich’s “Off the Wall” and New York-based photographer Marsha Owett’s “Fifty Shades of Red,” presenting their newest work. Explosively colorful and ingeniously designed specifically for Off the Wall, Dasha Reich has created a unique line of latex ArtWear, necklaces and bracelets on display. In Owett’s show, flowers act as surrogates for the body shot close-up against her flesh. The results are softly shaped images, a surprising sensuality.

Alfstad& Contemporary, 1419 5th St., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: Dearly Departed , April 19 – May 27

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will have you “die laughing” in their delightful and heartwarming comedy about the dysfunctional Turpins who gather in their rural Southern home for the patriarch’s funeral. The family’s laugh-out-loud, zany antics may remind you of people you know, but are, hopefully, not your relatives. As replicated in the 2001 film version, Kingdom Come, starring Whoopi Goldberg and LL Cool J, family situations are seldom tidy, but often extremely funny. 

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe , 1343 Main St. Suite 402 Sarasota

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Mind and Body Transformation by Kasia Bruniany and Lisa Flam Corin , May 3 – May 26

This two-woman exhibit features the imaginative jewelry of Lisa Flam Corin and brilliantly colored oil paintings of Kasia Bruniany. An opening reception will be held May 5 from 6-9pm. For more information and gallery hours please visit www.artuptown.com

Uptown Art, 1367 Main St., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: 10X10 Ten Slides Ten Speakers , May 25, 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm

The 10x10 events showcase and introduce a diverse group of leaders and creative minds from our community. A graphic designer, a chemist, two architects, a dancer, a writer, an editor, the director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, and the founder of the Community Within will be giving presentations at The Francis Thursday May 25. These 10 speakers are invited to present 10 images of their work, interest, or inspiration. Slides will advance automatically every 30 seconds with brief introductions between speakers.  Admission is $10 at the door to cover appetizers and room reservation.  A cash bar will be hosted by Louie’s Modern.  Please RSVP at 10slides10speakers to help us estimate the number of attendees.   

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

[SOON]  SPORTS: Golfing for our Veterans , May 25, 8:00am

At a shotgun start, you are playing for cause! All proceeds for The SRQ Beer Invitational go directly to SRQ Vets, a local foundation. There is a 4 man scarmble offered for $200. This includes golf, beer, cart, tip and meal provided at JDub's Brewing company. Single players are $50 each. For more information visit the SRQ Beer Invitational website.

Rolling Green Golf Club, 4501 North Tuttle Ave, Sarasota.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Bookstore1 Host Creepy Book Club , May 25, 11am

Thursday, May 25th at 11:00 am. Mysteries to Die For Book Club. Led by Elsie Souza. Meets at Bookstore1, 12 South Palm Avenue.  Elsie is our mystery guru and she always chooses intriguing books. This month it’s Little Face by Sophie Hannah. Little Face is a creepy, fast-paced psychological thriller about a mother’s worst nightmare, a missing child. Hannah is the author of The Wrong Mother and The Other Woman’s House. Purchase of the book at Bookstore1 required for participation. More event info at www.sarasotabooks.com or 941-365-7900

Bookstore1, 12 South Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: Painting Beach Sunsets , May 26 – May 28

In this special seminar taught by Charles Miano, artists will sketch en plein air in the breezy evening on the Gulf of Mexico Lido Beach in Sarasota before returning to the studio to complete a Beach Sunset Composition from the studies. The Color and Light Labs are designed to give participating artists and Miano assistants the opportunity to practice color and light while enjoying the beauty of Florida's natural environment.

Southern Atelier, 7226 21st St. E., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Sarasota Cuban Ballet End of Year Performance , May 27, 7pm

The Sarasota Cuban Ballet will present its annual end-of-year performance, Students will perform variations, pas de deux and ensemble pieces, with choreography by the SCBS staff. The public can come and see everything our dancers have learned throughout the year. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students 18 and under as well as $65 and over. Tickets can be purchase in advance by calling the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School from 2pm to 6pm or tickets can be purchased at the door for $30.  For more information please visit www.srqcubanballet.com

Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: "Celebration of Color and Life" , May 31 – June 3

Art Uptown Gallery will be hosting "Celebration of Color and Life" at the Bird Key Yacht Club May 31- July 3. Arts featured will be: Kasia Bruniany, Jill Krasner, and Elisabeth Trostli. The show will primarily be made up of a collection of oil, acrylic, and digital paintings on canvas, in addition to a jewerly display by Jill Krasner. 

Bird Key Yacht Club, 301 Bird Key Dr. Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Shirley and Me , June 9, 8pm

Shirley and Me is the first encore presented from the SaraSolo Film Festival. This one woman play stars Jan Wallace and is about is about her relationship over the years with her beloved theatre and movie character, Shirley Valentine. Tickets are $15 at the door. 

Starlite Room , 1001 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota.

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Marketing On Main , May 31, 5:30

This motivational event is made by business owners for business owners. This gives our community the opportunity to network with each other! Complete with speakers and live music this is sure to be the talk of the town! Visit Marketing On Main's facebook page for more details.

Hotel Indigo, 1223 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota.

[SOON]  THEATER: Burt and Me , June 2 – June 18

Joe and Lacey, high school sweethearts, shared the love of basketball and music. When college separated them, history couldn’t overcome geography. After meeting years later, Joe comes up with an elaborate scheme to get Lacey back in this jukebox musical. Featuring songs such as “Raindrops Keep Falling On Your Head,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” and “Wishing And Hoping.” For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org

Florida Studio Theatre , 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota

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