SRQ DAILY Sep 18, 2017
Monday Business Edition
"Opening this office is a large step in Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.'s commitment to growth."
A Sarasota construction firm announced the opening of a branch office in Dallas, Texas, as it continues its work for major corporations across the country. Kellogg & Kimsey officials suggest more expansion into other states could occur in the future.
“Opening this office is a large step in Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.’s commitment to growth.” said Charles Kimsey, executive vice president. “Our company has earned an excellent reputation and longevity in the retail market with national retailers such as Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and JC Penney over many years. We hope to implement these same partnerships with our extensive hospitality portfolio with clients such as Hilton, Marriott, Starwood and IHG as a mid-size go-to construction firm throughout the state of Texas.”
The firm’s first work in Texas came in 1997 with construction of a Barnes & Noble in College Station. Since then, the company has also been part of projects in San Antonio and Houston, among other Texas markets.
Kellogg & Kimsey had been in operation for 31 years and has worked in 36 states, with projects in a number of states around the Lone Star state, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah, as well as California, all warranting an office in Texas. In that time, the company has been involved in such major projects as the Hotel Indigo in Sarasota and the conference center expansion for the Hyatt Regency downtown.
Kellogg & Kimsey officials say growth in the hospitality field led them to open a first out-of-state permanent location. The demand for hotel space is high in Florida, Texas and in Georgia, where the company has five ongoing projects and has noted Atlanta as a growth market for the firm.
Right now, the Dallas office will be manned by one individual, with the support staff remaining in Sarasota, and company executives say the corporate headquarters for Kellogg and Kimsey will remain in Sarasota, as it has for decades. 
Sarasota County is creating a Unified Development Code (UDC) that updates and brings together the land development and zoning regulations, which control the development of all properties in the unincorporated area of Sarasota County. Combining these two codes aims to make it simpler to find regulatory information for any piece of property, while clarifying the regulations. Sarasota County has been working with a consulting firm to create the UDC since March of 2017. The consultant and county staff will hold a series of three public workshops from September through November to share draft language for the new code and collect input from the public. Each workshop will be at 6pm in the Main Hall at Nokomis Community Park, 234 Nippino Trail, Nokomis. Workshops will be held Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov. 7. A UDC project web page has also been established for the purpose of keeping the community informed, and can be found at scgov.net (keywords: Unified Development Code). The proposed UDC will ultimately be subject to the full public hearing process and presented to various groups, advisory committees and the Sarasota County Commission for consideration.
Operation Blue Roof provides a temporary covering of blue plastic sheeting to help reduce further damage to property until permanent repairs can be made. The blue plastic sheeting is installed using strips of wood that are secured to the roof with nails or screws. This program is available at no cost to eligible primary homeowners in Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. Other counties may be added at a later date. Only primary residences with standard shingled roofs are eligible to receive a temporary blue roof. Metal roofs and mobile homes may be repaired as practical on a case-by-case basis. Roofs with greater than 50 percent structural damage are not eligible for this program. For rental property, legal permission for a blue roof to be installed must be obtained from the property owner. Renters must also obtain legal permission from their landlord to continue occupying the residence until more permanent repairs are made. Homeowners must sign a Right of Entry (ROE) form to allow government employees and contractors onto their property to assess damage and install the temporary covering. ROE collection centers will be set up by Corps teams in neighborhood locations in certain counties. The collection center in Sarasota County is located at 4430 South Lockwood Ridge Rd.
Featuring paintings by Ringling College Fine Arts alumnus Jeffery Cornwell. Showing across the United States in galleries and alternative spaces, Cornwell draws inspiration from the natural environment and the relationship of sky to land.
Patricia Thompson Gallery , 2700 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota
Featured are works by many preeminent 20th century artists such as Richard Avedon, Cindy Sherman, Diane Arbus, Edward Weston and Andy Warhol. Several recent acquisitions will also be on view, including a collection of works by Mike Disfarmer, chronicling the small town of Heber Springs, Arkansas during the early to mid-1900s, and images from “The Artists” section of August Sander’s “People of the 20th Century” series, documenting a cross-section of life during the Weimar Republic.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
The 2017 World Rowing Championships is partnering with Macy’s at
the Mall at University Town Center for a fashion show fundraiser. The show features youth and collegiate rowers on the catwalk from clubs in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Attendees are encouraged to make a $10 donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation in support of breast cancer research.
Macy's at the Mall at University Town Center, 110 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota
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
Antsy is a rare performer whose music will create an unforgettable night. His casual, approachable presentation and relatable songs will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. His storytelling and theater make each of his concerts special.
Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota
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
Enjoy the a variety of flute and piano music in this ethereal performance. Each piece in the vast repertoire expresses landscapes or scenes with the characteristic mystery of dreams. Be a part of the magic through interactive program notes. Tickets are $14.
Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
Join The Chamber, in partnership with Gulf Coast Community Foundation and SRQ Media, as we explore the facts, plans, and future of mobility and transportation in the Sarasota region. This six-week series will cover everything from traffic basics and land use impacts, to traffic studies and roadway improvement plans, and will wrap-up with a look at creative solutions. This session will be an introduction to automobile congestion, peak hours, and peak season and will cover local and national facts plus information on peer communities. Demian Miller, Principal at Tindale Oliver will be the featured speaker for this weeks’ event. Each event in the series is $10 and will be hosted at The Francis. Click here for more info.
The Francis, Downtown Sarasota, 1289 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
In this play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, enjoy an American comedy classic centering around the life of the eccentric Sycamore family. When the only daughter with a normal job invites her fiancé and his family for dinner, the household erupts into chaos. Tickets are $25 for adults, $17 for college students and $15 for children.
Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Ave.,Venice
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
This musical will go back in time to the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, the muscial looks back on the challenges they facesd alongside memorable songs from the era. Tickets are $30 for adults, $17 for college students and $15 for children.
Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice
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
Dine at one of 18 participating restaurants to support local nonprofits through this event. Restaurants will donate 15% of food and beverage sales from 5pm to close to the Designing Daughters Grant Program, which will benefit a variety of Sarasota area charities and causes.
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