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"A Libertarian representative would be very strong on the fiscal side, even more than a Republican would, and strong on the personal freedom front, more than a Democrat."

- Alison Foxall, state House candidate
 

[Politics]  Libertarians See Hope in District 72 Race
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

While the governor has yet to set the date for a special election, a second candidate has already announced her intention to run for state House 72. And Libertarians say with the dynamic of an off-year race, this may be a rare chance for the party to win a seat. 

Alison Foxall, co-founder of Gobble Logic, announced on Sunday she would seek the seat being vacated by state Rep. Alex Miller, R-Sarasota. She says she made the decision to run hours after hearing the news of Miller’s departure. “It’s a really good time to campaign,” she says, “to let people know your representative has stepped down and it’s a good time for any one of us to run.”

Libertarian party officials say the low turnout of a special election in a divided district presents a possibility to win the seat, especially if Democrats do not manage to get a candidate in the race. They note Foxall lives in the district and has strong history in the area. District 72 is home to just 389 registered Libertarians, and out of 123,821 registered voters, 31,541 are registered without a political party or with a third party, while 52,330 registered as Republican and 39,950 registered as Democrats.

So far, Republican James Buchanan, who previously planned to run in neighboring District 71 in 2018, has announced he also will run for Miller’s spot, and he already has more than $163,000 officially raised for the other contest that he can bring to this race. While Buchanan, the son of US Rep. Vern Buchanan, does not live in the district now, he’s allowed to run and move into the district to represent it if he wins. Democratic leaders have spoken with potential candidates for the seat but none have yet announced. Gov. Rick Scott still needs to call a special election to fill Miller’s seat, and some candidates have said they intend to wait for that to happen and assess the race based on the timing.

Foxall says she looks forward to running regardless of how many people enter the fray. A native of Sarasota, she graduated from Booker High School in 2006 and studied communications at International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa, before getting into digital marketing professionally and founding her company with Matthew Wild in 2012. She became heavily involved in Libertarian politics around 2013, she said, and believes the platform will speak to voters in this area. “A Libertarian representative would be very strong on the fiscal side, even more than a Republican would, and strong on the personal freedom front, more than a Democrat,” she says.

In terms of issues, she says in the last session she’d have happily joined with Speaker Richard Corcoran in an attempt to defund the controversial Enterprise Florida, under fire for its business incentives program, and Visit Florida, the state’s de fact tourism bureau. “That’s not the necessary and proper role of government,” she says. But she’d also have fought the strict regulations passed governing medical marijuana dispensaries, citing the supermajority of Florida voters in 2016 who favored legalization of the drug for pharmaceutical purposes. 

[Synergy]  Vitales Give Scholarships to BGCS Students

Five Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County members who will be pursuing degrees in higher education this fall have been the recipients of this year’s annual scholarships from ESPN television sports personality and philanthropist Dick Vitale and wife Lorraine. Each recipient was awarded $1,000 to support their postsecondary education. This marks the 20th year that the Vitales have awarded college scholarships to Boys & Girls Club members, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 100 and amount of scholarship support to $100,000. The following 2017 Dick Vitale Scholarship recipients were chosen by Club staff for their commitment to their education and outstanding leadership qualities: Suncoast Polytechnical High School graduate Andrea Aray plans to study Nursing at Suncoast Technical College; Fritz Azor graduated from North Port High School and will pursue a degree in Physical Therapy at State College of Florida; Maurice Cook is a Sarasota Military Academy graduate who plans to study criminal justice at Florida State University; Al-Muta Hawks is a graduate of Sarasota Military Academy and will begin his freshman year at Duquesne University this fall; and Hassan Hogan is a North Port High School graduate who will pursue a degree in film development at State College of Florida. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

[Expansion]  Players Hosting Open House for New Studio

On Sep. 9 from 10am to 2pm, The Players Centre for Performing Arts will be hosting an open house for the new Arnold Simonsen Players Studio at 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, performances by The Players Kids and a more in this first opportunity to see the new facility and meet the faculty. The new studio will be a few blocks away from the current location of The Players Centre for Performing Arts in downtown Sarasota, and will hold all of the dance, acting and singing classes taught by Players Studio staff, as well as rehearsal spaces for performance groups and upcoming main stage and Backstage at the Players shows. 

Players Centre for Performing Arts

[Exec Moves]  Brooke Chase Places Dahlin with Eemax

Richard Miller of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates has announced the placement of William Dahlin as Director of Wholesale Sales with Eemax. In developing and executing a strategic sales plan to increase revenue, market share and profitability, Dahlin will work closely with marketing to develop, educate and drive consistency in communicating a clearly articulated “Value Proposition” from Eemax for each key target audience utilizing digital marketing as a strategic advantage. Dahlin has over 25 years of progressive experience in sales leadership with Urell, Rinnai, ECR International and Delta Faucet. Brooke Chase Associates is a premier executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of executive management professionals within the building materials and kitchen/bath industries. 

Brooke Chase Associates



[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: ROAR! The Music of the 1920s and Beyond , August 22 – September 24

Featuring classics from the Jazz Age songbook made famous by the likes of Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Helen Morgan, Ruth Etting, Al Jolson, and more. Join as Carole Bufford travels back to a time where flappers, vamps and sheiks were shimmying in gin joints as a whirl of great social and political change happened all around them. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org

Florida Studio Theatre , 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Summer Time Hues , July 1 – September 15

State of the Arts Gallery will be hosting Summer Time Hues July 1 through September 15. The theme of this exhibition is the color blue which can be found in all participating paintings. From abstract work to a realtistic flamingo, there is a variety of ways blue is expressed in this showing. 

State of the Arts Gallery , 1525 State St., Sarasota

[SOON]  HEALTH: Grey Matters: A Symposium on Alzheimer's Research , September 22, 11am-1:30pm

The Roskamp Institute is hosting a Brain Health and Awareness Symposium this September the 22nd at The Sarasota Yacht Club. The aptly named Grey Matters Symposium will offer a deep dive into current Alzheimer’s research by Institute Directors and will be moderated by ABC7’s Hayley Wielgus. There will be a presentation, interactive panel, and an opportunity for Q & A. For more information or to become a sponsor today please call (941) 552-9832 or visit www.roskampinstitute.org/events.

Sarasota Yacht Club , 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  GALA: Women Realtor Luncheon Fashion Show , September 6, 11:00am

The Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota Chapter will be holding their annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, September 6th at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota for an anticipated audience of over 500 participants.  Fashions for the ladies are from designer Camilyn Beth and men’s fashion provided by Martin Freeman. Cutting Loose Salon has volunteered their services for the models.  The Boutique with over 15 merchants will open at 10:30 with the fashion show commencing at noon.  In addition to the exciting show, there will be a live auction donated by Vanessa Fine Jewelry featuring a KABANA designer 14 karat yellow gold pendant with inlaid bronze mother of pearl and diamonds along with a “Lottery Tree.”  The event will also hold a silent and Chinese auction with amazing packages for bidding. Purchase your tickets online to ensure your attendence and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mothers Helping Mothers.

 

Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, Florida 34236

[SOON]  THEATER: The Goldtones , September 9, 8pm

The Goldtones have been called the “hottest doo-wop group in Florida” and entertain their audiences with the sweet sounds of street-corner harmony and all those favorites from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The group is back by popular demand after performing at Venice Theatre for three years in a row. Tickets are $22.

Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Ave.,Venice

[SOON]  SEMINAR: 3rd Annual Lifelong Learning Showcase Event , September 13, 8:30am-2:00pm

The annual showcase is an exciting, jam-packed, one-day event for lifelong learners to experience the best instructors and topics our region has to offer. Hosted by the SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning, this popular event is now in its third year.  The event includes 24 course sessions of which participants may choose four to attend, continental breakfast, a box lunch, exhibits, sponsor merchandise and more. A special Keynote speaker will also be present, Louise Gallagher an Educator and Certified Life Coach, will be giving an informed and insightful talk about “retirement: who needs it?”. Registration begins Monday August 7th and the price of the ticket includes all the classes and meals. Put your thinking cap on and get into the back to school spirit because SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning can't wait to teach you something new!

RCLLA Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237,

[SOON]  GALA: 12th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast , September 15, 7:30am-9:00am

On Friday, September 15, the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County will present the 12th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast; celebrating community members who support youth as leaders in our community. The honorees this year are CEO of PGT Industries, Rod Hershberger, and Director of Sarasota County Library System, Sarabeth Kalajian. The event takes place at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club from 7:30-9:00am. Cost is $50 for an individual ticket. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please call 941-366-3911.

Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club , 3100 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: iconcept jr 2017 , September 24, 12:00pm

Twenty-five young designers will use their problem solving and creative skills to create outfits from repurposed and unconventional materials. The incredibly talented designers will showcase their creations in an exciting runway fashion show.

Art Center Sarasota , 707 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: SB2 Rumble: How Will STOP! Impact Our Economy and Growth? , September 26, 5:30-7pm

What will be the impact of the recent STOP! movement on economic growth and the quality of projects in our region? Join us at the Mildred Sainer Pavlion at New College for lively debates on issues that some consider “too hot to handle” where our modified Oxford-style debate gives us civil discourse designed to sway through both factual information and rhetorical skill. Attendees are asked their position on the topic of the day before and after the debate–the success of the participants being judged on those they sway from their initial positions. 

Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  THEATER: The Will Rogers Follies , September 28 – October 15

Anyone who has heard of Will Rogers knows his signature phrase:  “I’ve never met a man I didn’t like”. This philosophy is the jumping off point for this showy piece of Americana that follows his many accomplishments as well as his tumultuous personal life. It was the winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best original score!

The Players Theatre, 838 N Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Forty Carrots 15th Anniversary Educational Community Speaker Event , October 3, 7:00pm

The not-for-profit Forty Carrots Family Center is commemorating 15 years of free annual education talks with its most prominent speaker to date. Dr. Siegel will explain how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that children can lead balanced, meaningful and connected lives by drawing insights from his best-selling book, The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind.  Dr. Siegel will offer parents, teachers and other professional strategies to nurture children’s minds at all ages, survive everyday parenting struggles, and help your family thrive. Along with Dr. Siegel’s sage advice, attendees will receive a free copy of the book and Sarasota County educators will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs). While admission is free, tickets are required and available starting August 1.

Riverview High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231

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