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SRQ DAILY May 25, 2017

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"It's not what the County does. It's what all of us do."

- Robert Wright, citizen
 

[Environment]  Citizens Reclaiming Phillippi Creek
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

It’s Saturday and the sun is shining, but residents are gathering in folding chairs in front of the podium inside South Gate Community Center. A man in the front holds a blown-up photograph of a pair of manatees playing, their lumpy heads nuzzled close. This was taken in his own backyard, he says. But they don’t see the manatees that much anymore. Like many others attending the day’s Reclaiming Phillippi Creek forum, he’s worried about the effects humans have had on the natural waterways and what they can do to bring the manatees back.

Hosted by Florida Water Stewards, a new initiative from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension and Sustainability, the forum saw concerned community members living along Phillippi Creek and the surrounding waters coming together for a panel of speakers ranging from local government and scientific institutions to real estate mavens and the water stewards themselves. With a mission to inform residents on their multi-faceted relationship with and dependence on Sarasota’s waterways, the speakers took turns elaborating on their personal area of expertise.

Attendees heard about the Phillippi Creek ecosystem and the wildlife that rely on healthy waters from Ryan Schloesser of Mote Marine Laboratory, while Courtney Tarantino of Coldwell Banker offered the human perspective in tying real estate trends and possibilities to the creek’s appearance and performance. Sarasota County Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) Coordinator Mollie Holland gave a blunt assessment of Phillippi Creek’s current state. “The dynamics of the stream are not what they should be,” she says.

Water concerns include possible build-ups in nitrates and phosphates, as well as bacteria like E. coli and fecal coliform. In a land rich in phosphorus, a bit in the surface water isn’t concerning, she says, but too much leads to algae blooms and unsustainable vegetation that rots into a layer of mucky sludge on the bottom of the creek. Illicit discharges, as they’re called in the parlance, abound, with everything from pesticide and fertilizer runoff contributing, as well as careless yard and animal waste left to wash into the storm water with the rains. A woman from the audience wants to know if they should flush animal waste in the toilet to avoid the problem. It’s an implausible solution, concedes Holland, given some people don’t even pick up pet waste, but the thinking is sound.

Even accepting questions from the audience and leading guests through pop-up graphics and maps, the event was not one of easy solutions and quick fixes, says Robert Wright, a former NEST coordinator who attended as a concerned citizen. Rather, the day was about understanding the interconnectedness of the community, particularly in relation to its aquatic resources, and how everyone has a responsibility. It won't happen in a day, but an educated and attentive populace can restore Phillippi Creek to what it once was. “It’s not what the County does,” says Wright. “It’s what all of us do. It’s how we manage our own yards and properties.” And that’s the only thing that will bring the manatees back. 

[Ryan Flies]  From the Cockpit Part 21: BT-13 Valiant
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Editor’s Note: This is part 21 of an ongoing series documenting the flights of active-duty US Navy Pilot Ryan Rankin on his journey to fly 52 planes in 52 weeks through the year 2017.

Before going to South Carolina, Rankin had never heard of the BT-13 Valiant. A World War II-era basic trainer for the American military (the BT stands for Basic Trainer), this tail-wheel, single-propeller craft was a mainstay of the training program, as the second plane students mastered after the Boeing Stearman (From the Cockpit Part 2). From there, trainees would specialize according to their projected service—but all flew the Valiant. In its heyday, more than 9,500 were built, but fewer than 50 fly today.

Rankin found his Valiant sitting in a museum at the Dry Swamp Airport, hemmed in by exhibitions. “I thought maybe we weren’t going to fly,” he says. Enter Kurt von Graff, owner of the day’s Valiant, Dry Swamp Airport and the Dorothy Burns Aeroplane Museum, named for his late wife. Swinging wide the hangar doors and pushing the displays out of the way, von Graff rolls the plane right out of the museum and onto the grass and invites Rankin aboard. “And after,” says Rankin, “he just pushed it right back into its spot and closed up.” Many aviation museums boast working aircraft; Rankin can vouch for this one.

Taking to the skies in a plane affectionately known as “The Vibrator,” Rankin notices none of the supposed signature rattle, and the rather sizable aircraft—sometimes even ungainly on the ground—becomes a wonder in-flight. With von Graff riding tandem, the pair goes cloud-surfing—seeking out big fluffy clouds and dodging and banking around them like some great aerial obstacle course. Despite the size, the Valiant is “pretty zippy,” Rankin says, and a pure joy to fly. Relatively simple by modern standards but still a no-hassle machine, “I could just go fly an aircraft the way I wanted to fly it,” he says, “the focus being purely on enjoying the airplane and the experience.”

For more about the flight in Rankin's own words and a video of the flight, follow the link below. 

Pictured: Ryan Rankin takes the BT-13 cloud-surfing. Photo courtesy of Ryan Rankin.

Ryan Flies

[Daily Shop]  Finding Florida's Flamingo
Shelby Schwartz, shelbys@srqme.com

When thinking of iconic Florida wildlife, one of long legs and pink feathers might come to mind. The American Flamingo is one of many indigenous birds observed and illustrated by naturalist John James Audubon, and published in his series of American bird drawings between 1827 and 1838. And though Audubon’s original American Flamingo resides in Derbyshire, England, hanging on the walls of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s home, your own piece of Flamingo history can be found in Main Street Traders with this tropical tray. Great for large gatherings or a party of one, it's a way to bring some Florida fauna and history into your home. Enjoy for $125.  

Photo by Shelby Schwartz.

Main Street Traders, 1468 Main St., Sarasota, 941-373-0475.

[Hires]  Sarasota Opera Announces 2017 Officers

Sarasota Opera announced a new slate of officers and the appointment of a new board member at their annual meeting. Murray Bring was nominated and elected to serve as board chair, replacing David Chaifetz who served from 2015-2017. Other officers include Syble Di Girolamo, who will serve as vice chair; Waldron Kraemer, who will serve as treasurer; and Janet Huelster, who will serve as secretary. The membership also approved the addition of Michal Wadsworth to the board. 

Sarasota Opera

[Selection]  Sotheby's International Names Fessel Director of Learning

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has named Stephanie Fessel as director of learning. Headquartered in Naples, FL, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,000 associates and employees in 40 locations throughout FL and NC. In her new role, Fessel will oversee training and leadership development programs for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty associates, leadership and staff. A career sales trainer and former retail manager for Burdines in Boynton Beach, Florida, Fessel has worked in real estate career since 2001, most recently serving as director of professional development for Allen Tate Realtors in Charlotte, NC and also formerly as director of career development for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, also in Charlotte.  

Sotheby's International Realty

[Recognition]  Doctors Announces First Humanitarian Awards

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota recently presented the annual Frist Humanitarian Awards. Created in honor of Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., the founder of HCA who was respected for his generosity and caring, the award recognizes outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. This year’s awards honored Dr. Andrew Moulton of Sarasota Orthopedic Associates and volunteers Margaret Alletson, RN, and Lorraine Glixon. A nationally recognized expert in the treatment of spinal disorders, Moulton established the Butterfly Foundation to treat children around the world in need of spinal care. He assembles medical teams and supplies to travel to remote areas where spine care is not available. Alletson volunteers for multiple community events including Relay for Life, American Heart Association and the Lions Club. She participates in community health screenings, drives people to doctor’s appointments and helps others with personal care. Glixon has been a volunteer at Doctors Hospital for more than eight years. In addition she volunteers at her synagogue where they distribute food and clothing to the homeless, and also at the Sarasota National Cemetery and Jewish Family and Children Services. 

http://doctorsofsarasota.com/

[Financial Planning ]  New Lecture Series on Philanthropic Planning

Jewish Housing Council Foundation (JHCF) and PNC Wealth Management are presenting a new lecture series for the next several months on estate and philanthropic planning at Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life. All lectures are free and open to the public, but require RSVP, as space is limited. All sessions begin at 3pm and will be followed by refreshments. Please RSVP by calling Patricia McMahon of JHCF at 941-203-6237 or email pmcmahon@jewishhcf.org.  

Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life



[TODAY]  GALLERY: Nocturnal Melodies , May 25, 5-7pm

A multimedia group exhibition featuring the fairy tale narratives of four artists: Nathan Freda, Sooky Kim, Yanuary Narravo and Cheryl Webber (Jujmo). Each artist creates characters for a story that departs from mundane reality. Collectively, their works create a journey with no end and no beginning—a mysterious and ambiguous installation that pulls the viewer inside a dream. Curated by Sarah V. Valdez.

Art Center Sarasota , 707 N. Tamiami Tr.

[TODAY]  GALLERY: MASHterpieces , May 25, 5-7pm

The 4th annual MASHterpieces exhibition is a collaboration between Art Center Sarasota and Goodwill Manasota. This year, area businesses and non-profits worked in teams to transform donated and recycled items into new masterpieces. All work is for sale through a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the programs at Goodwill Manasota & Art Center Sarasota. 

Art Center Sarasota , 707 N. Tamiami Tr.

[TODAY]  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

[TODAY]  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.

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Opening Reception: The Third Entity: Works by Amy Ernst & Amy Ragus , May 25, 5-7pm

Featuring digital photo collages from Amy Ragus—many shot in and around locations in Sarasota County—and monoprints and paper collage from Amy Ernst, a fourth-generation artist and granddaughter of surrealist master Max Ernst, this works-on-paper exhibition explores the shared methods and subjects of the two artists. Admission is free for this opening reception.

Art Center Sarasota , 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[TODAY]  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]  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]  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: 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]  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: Loveland: Las Vegas . . . Under the Neon Lights , June 1 – June 4

Venice Theatre and the Loveland Center have been partnering for 20 years to provide adults with developmental disabilities the chance to grow and learn through theatre study. Loveland students, under the direction of professional staff and with help from community volunteers, rehearse all season to present this full-scale musical on MainStage. Join them in Sin City, where spontaneous marriages are expected and where one Elvis isn’t enough. In a city where there’s a little bit of everything, who knows what kind of trouble—financial or otherwise—this cast of colorful characters will get themselves into?

Venice Theater , 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice

[SOON]  GALLERY: Summer Showcase , June 2 – September 30

This exhibit features 6 sculptors, 1 printmaker, 20 painters,1 pastel artist and 1 photographer.This is a diverse award winning group from Southern California to Sydney, Australia, Prince Edward Island, Canada to Vero Beach, Florida, including nine of Sarasota's best.

Dabbert Gallery , 76 S Palm Ave., 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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Naming True , June 2 – July 2

Amy, a transgender teenage girl from Seattle, and Nell, a dying woman who’s lived most of her life on the streets of Detroit, find themselves in an unlikely meeting in a Florida motel room to discuss publishing Nell’s childhood memoir. An intimate tale of survival, redemption, and the desperate need to share our stories, Naming True investigates how to persevere in the absence of hope. For more information please visit www.urbanitetheatre.com for show times and tickets.

Urbanite Theatre , 1487 Second St., Sarasota

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