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SRQ DAILY Jul 31, 2017

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"There's not a lot of supply at the moment but there is a great demand for quality assets like this, and there is no shortage of buyers."

- Sean Dreznin, Ian Black Real Estate
 

[Real Estate]  Dolphin Building Shows Interest in Burns Court
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

A multi-million sale of a prominent building in Burns Court shows the greatest sign of strength in the Downtown Sarasota real estate market. The Dolphin Building, home to businesses including Burns Court Cafe, was sold for $2.685 million last week, Ian Black Real Estate confirms.

“It’s a highly desired market in regards to people wanting to own property,” says Sean Dreznin, a commercial sales associate at Ian Black Real Estate. “There’s not a lot of supply at the moment but there is a great demand for quality assets like this, and there is no shortage of buyers.”

Dreznin says the property, listed for about six months, got more than 30 offers before ultimately being purchased by Folger, LLC. Ian Black Real Estate represented the seller, RT Pineapple Inc. The building includes first-floor retail, which is 100-percent occupied, with second-floor residential space.

The sale, of course, comes as a number of major developments come online downtown. The Sansara condominium tower is located less than a block away, also fronting Pineapple Avenue, while Echelon on Palm has been under construction a street to the west. And The Mark is in the works a little to the north of the Burns Court area.

And Kolter Hospitality on Friday announced the official opening of The Westin Sarasota Hotel. “We are so pleased to be part of the Sarasota community,” said Doug Hope, general manager at the new Westin location.

And all that new construction incites more interest in the existing development already in place. “It seems a lot is coming to fruition between now and over the next 18 months,” Dreznin says. 

[Exec Moves]  Crawford Announces Retirement from Pines of Sarasota

Estelle Crawford, longtime Pines of Sarasota Foundation president, has announced her retirement after 11 years of service to the organization.Crawford joined the Foundation in May 2006. During her tenure, the Foundation successfully raised funds to assist in the transformation of Pines of Sarasota campus and services including construction of the Jean and Alfred Goldstein Pavilion, creation of the Manser Rehabilitation Center and the Ann Goldstein Shear Delight Salon, development of the Ready & Steady falls prevention program and a campus-wide beautification project.Crawford also created the Foundation’s signature award-winning event, The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon.The Foundation’s Director of Development, Janet K. Ginn, CFRE, will step in as interim president beginning August 1. Crawford will serve in a consulting capacity to facilitate the transition until her retirement on September 30. 

Pines of Sarasota

[Expansion]  Four Winds Moves to New Sarasota Office

Four Winds Network Services, a leading IT Services company, announced today that its office has moved to a new location in Sarasota. The company is now located at 72 Sarasota Center Blvd, Sarasota. All other contact information, including phone numbers, remain the same. The new facility allows the company to better serve the needs of its clients and employees, and also reflects the long-term commitment to expanding their business in the Southwest Florida market. Four Winds Network Services provides businesses with IT management, support, and consulting services. Service offerings include cloud services, managed services, security services, business continuity, mobility and professional services. 

Four Winds Network Services



[TODAY]  GALLERY: Marc Chagall, Flowers and the French Riviera: The Color of Dreams , February 12 – July 31, 10am–5pm daily

A first-of-its-kind, immersive exhibition of Marc Chagall’s nature-inspired artwork, on display in Sarasota’s world-renowned botanical garden. As the first botanical garden to exhibit Chagall’s work, “The Color of Dreams” also marks the first time that the profound influence of nature on the great artist is examined in-depth. Tickets and more info at www.selby.org.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: The Players New Play Series , July 31 – August 4, 7:30pm

Witness the birth of a brand new play as regional playwrights compete each night to have their play produced at The Players the following season. Each night a new play just waiting to be born! Now held at the new Arnold Aimonsen Players Studio! 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]  THEATER: Doublewide , August 2 – August 20

Jim Starkey’s American Dream is a modest one: to replace the family’s doublewide trailer with a comfy house his daughter can inherit. Forces and desires beyond his control, though, may shape his family’s aspirations. Doublewide is a heartfelt and resonant comedy about a blue-collar family’s elusive dreams, and just how far they will go to hold on to them… and to each other. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org

Florida Studio Theatre , 1241 North palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Eli Schildkraut presents Songs You’ve Never Heard Before (And Maybe Some You Have) , August 3 – August 6

Combining his passion for musical theatre and his love of introducing people to new music, student music director Eli Schildkraut and his talented friends return to Venice Theatre’s Cabaret Festival with an evening of somewhat obscure songs from the musical theatre repertoire. Equal parts entertaining and insightful, Songs You’ve Never Heard Before (And Maybe Some You Have) is sure to have you leaving the theatre with a smile on your face and a couple of new tunes in your head.

Pinkerton, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice

[SOON]  THEATER: National Theatre Live, Amadeus , August 4, 6:30pm

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote Mozart's talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and, ultimately, with God. Lucian Msamati plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia.

Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Sinning Sirens , August 4 – August 5

Check out the hottest local burlesque troupe featuring the Sirens you love – RubyyJean Siren, Karma Kandlewick, and Ginger Holliday. Also introducing Chief Peach, the Sirens’ fun loving drag king! And who could forget about Toez, the adorably creepy tapping clown? Join Venice Theatre for a night of beautiful ladies and live vocals that will make you want to come back for more.

Pinkerton, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Pilgrims , August 4 – September 10

On a ship to colonize a newly discovered planet, a soldier and a teenage girl find themselves quarantined in one of the ship’s cabins with only an outdated robot and each other for company. When they’re no longer able to create fantasies to escape their past lives, the two cabin-mates are forced to explore their own traumatic histories in order to connect and survive. For more information please visit www.urbanitetheatre.com for show times and tickets. 

Urbanite Theatre , 1487 Second Street, Sarasota

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: FREE Admission for Kids at Sarasota Jungle Gardens Back-to-School Celebration , August 5 – August 6

For two days, Aug. 5 and 6, adults may bring up to three children each for free with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Take this time to enjoy one last vacation bash with the family before it is time to hit the books again.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

[SOON]  SPORTS: AUGUST Free 5K Fun Run or Walk , August 5, 7:00am-9:00am

August 5th New Balance will host their free 5K Fun Run (or Walk) designed to be fun & allow participants to test skills or just enjoy getting up & out by themselves or with family or friends. Open to all ages & ability levels, runners and walkers, this out & back loop course runs through the local neighborhood, over the South Bridge onto Siesta Key Beach & back. Team New Balance members will follow up with runners/walkers on the route. Come run/walk by yourself or with family & friends. RSVP for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate and raffles!

New Balance Sarasota, New Balance Sarasota 1872 Stickney Point Road Sarasota, FL 34231

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: WSLR’s Ninth Annual “Very Merry Jerry Day” , August 6

 Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR's annual celebration of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Jerry Garcia was born on August 1, 1942, and lived to become one of the most famous counterculture icons of the 20th Century. Playing guitar and singing for his band, The Grateful Dead, as well as several others, Garcia took his hippie movement from the 60's into the 90's, inspiring the following of millions of long-haired, tie-dye t-shirted, carefree "Deadheads." Musicians honoring the Dead this year will include the Michael Miller Band, Grass is Dead, and The Schmitz Brothers.  The event is held at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center with doors opening at 4pm and music starting at 5pm.

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center , 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota

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