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SRQ DAILY Sep 25, 2017

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"I'm my own man, and I intend to work extremely hard to prove that."

- James Buchanan, state House candidate
 

[Politics]  Buchanan Promotes Pro-Business Platform
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

The prospect of a special election in state House District 72 has the political class swirling in an odd-numbered year. Five candidates have filed to run in Sarasota-based district, but the first to announce remains the best-funded with the most recognized name. James Buchanan even comes before his opponents alphabetically. But what does he stand far? The Republican says he will run on a pro-business platform and promises conservative representation for the area in Tallahassee.

“I want to create an environment where small business owners can three and create more jobs,” Buchanan says. “As far as regulations are concerned, less regulations are better.” 

He also wants to focus in on frivolous lawsuits, a long-time bugaboo to state Chamber of Commerce leaders and something Buchanan says creates a burden for business in the Sunshine State. A real estate professional himself, he says many business owners he takes on as clients complain that insurance rates in Florida run as much as twice as high as companies charge in the Midwest.

For now, he’s not tackling issues like Florida’s use of business incentives, a matter who caused a schism this year between the pro-Enterprise Florida Gov. Rick Scott and state Speaker Richard Corcoran, who said incentives programs were unfair and ripe with abuse. But the parties ultimately reached a deal for funding some incentives. “Changes are already in place,” Buchanan notes. He praised both Buchanan and Corcoran for displaying “great leadership.”

Buchanan previously planned to run next year for state House in District 71, the Manatee-centric district where state Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, will retire because of term limits. But when state Rep. Alex Miller, R-Sarasota, announced her resignation in August, Buchanan announced the same day. He noted he grew up in District 72, graduating from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High. 

Buchanan’s father, Vern Buchanan, has served as the U.S. congressman for the area since 2006, so he can tap into that network of support. Indeed, he’s already raised $165,835 in contributions, most of that during the run up to the District 71 campaign. But these advantages also put a target on Buchanan’s back. Is he an opportunist switching districts and running on his father’s name? Buchanan knows he has to address that. “I’m my own man, and I intend to work extremely hard to prove that,” he says. “I’m going to work every day, knock on as many doors and shake as many hands as I need to to win this thing.”

Buchanan right now faces Republican Alexandra Coe in a Dec. 5 Republican primary. Democrats Margaret Rowell Good and Ruta Jouniari have also filed, as has Libertarian Alison Foxall. The special election is set for Feb. 13. 

[Synergy]  United Way Suncoast Seeking VITA Volunteers

United Way Suncoast is currently accepting volunteer applications for its VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which provides free tax preparation and filing assistance to qualifying families. United Way Suncoast relies on volunteers to serve as tax preparers, greeters and interpreters. Volunteers receive between four and 30 hours of IRS training depending on the position selected, and volunteer at one of the regional tax locations during the tax filing season from mid-January through mid-April.With the help of more than 400 IRS-trained and certified volunteers, the United Way Suncoast and its community partners made the following impact in the Suncoast region during the 2016 tax season: 19,759 individuals helped;9,420 federal tax returns prepared, including both e-filed and paper returns; more than 42 volunteer locations in the four-county region; more than $24,516,948 in refunds returned to members of the community; $7 million in earned income tax credits and child tax credits; and $3,855,000 in fee savings, based on average tax preparation fees.The 42 volunteer locations throughout DeSoto, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Sarasota counties offer day, evening and weekend hours. 

United Way Suncoast Tax Assistance

[Government]  Business Tax Due September 30

Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has issued a reminder to all business owners that the 2017-18 Sarasota County Business Tax is due by September 30. Since the 30th falls on the weekend, payments will be accepted in person only on Monday, October 2. Any business tax which remains unpaid after Monday will be delinquent and additional money will be due. The quickest and easiest way to pay is at www.SarasotaTaxCollector.com. After the online payment is complete, a business tax receipt can be printed immediately. Payments can also be made by mail or in person at any Service Center. In North Port, payments can be made at North Port City Hall on Wednesday, September 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Any business that has not received a renewal notice or a new business that has not registered should contact the Tax Collector immediately at 941.861.8300, option 3 or Info@SarasotaTaxCollector.com. Businesses in the cities of Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and in the Town of Longboat Key may also be required to pay an additional city business tax. 

Sarasota Tax Collector

[Exec Moves]  Venice Regional Welcomes Beljin

Venice Regional Bayfront Health has named Dawn Beljin the hospital’s chief nursing officer (CNO), responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and related operations across the 312-bed, acute care hospital. Beljin brings a breadth of experience from decades of clinical and leadership experience in hospital operations and administration. Prior to joining Venice Regional, Beljin was CNO at Dallas Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital. Previously, she opened a physician-owned, for-profit hospital in Texas and served as the chief operating officer. She also has served as director of emergency and inpatient services for a not-for-profit community hospital. Her previous nursing experience includes intensive care, post anesthesia care, and charge nurse at an outpatient surgery center. Beljin recently was listed by Becker’s Hospital Review among 60 CNOs to know at the nation’s hospitals and health systems. 

Venice Regional Bayfront Health



[TODAY]  BUSINESS: Grid Un-locked , September 25 – October 30, 6:00-7:00pm

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

[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: You Can't Take It With You , September 26 – October 15, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm

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

[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]  THEATER: Beehive: The '60s Musical , September 28 – October 22, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm

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

[SOON]  FOOD: Dining for a Difference , September 28, 5pm to close

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.

[SOON]  SPORTS: Row for the Cure , October 1

In honor of the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a "Row for the Cure Erg-a-Thon" will be hosted. Stationary rowing machines on land will be used to provide access to participants who do not have any previous rowing experience. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, 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

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig , October 6

Don't let Mote's snook tournament be "the one that got away!" On October 6 and 7, 2017, anglers can join our William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig- a catch, sample and release tournament targeting snook released by scientists from Mote’s Fisheries Ecology and Enhancement Program and our colleagues at Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Anglers of all ages can take home prizes (and new fish stories) in this tournament on Sarasota Bay. Participants will help Mote scientists find out how snook fare after being raised and released into the wild by Mote and FWC staff. 

Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Prkwy., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Aftermath: The Fallout of War - America and the Middle East , October 8 – January 21

Active in the US and Middle East, the artists in the exhibition depict the conditions and people caught in the crossfire of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, and Israel from a variety of perspectives. The artists included are Lynsey Addario, Jananne Al-Ani, Jennifer Karady, Gloriann Liu, Rania Matar, Eman Mohammed, Farah Nosh, Suzanne Opton, Michal Rovner, Stephen Dupont, Ben Lowy and Simon Norfolk.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: 12th Annual Key To The Cure , October 12, 5:30-9:00pm

This year marks the 12th Anniversary that Saks Fifth Avenue is partnering with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation to present Key to the Cure! To date, this event has raised more than $1,300,000 to further breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer research and related projects in the Sarasota/Manatee community. This year's "Party with a Purpose" event will feature food, beverages, entertainment, shopping and an exclusive "chance drawing" that is sure to engage, excite and empower!

 

Saks Fifth Avenue, 120 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, Florida 34243

[SOON]  DANCE: SCD + Piazzolla , October 12 – October 15

The highly anticipated collaboration with renowned Harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist, Tai Murray is a performance inspired by and to the music of Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla.
 

Jane B Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Anna in the Tropics , October 12 – October 29, 8pm

Go back in time to a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida. Lectors are employed to educate and entertain the workers, and when a new one comes to a certain factor and reads aloud from Anna Karenina, he influences the lives of his listeners. 

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

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