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SRQ DAILY Oct 9, 2017

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"Everybody from the north wants to retire to beaches and warm sunshine."

- Xena Vallone, Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee
 

[Taxation]  Kiplinger Gives High Marks for Low Taxes
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Count a tax-friendly environment as one more reason for people to do business in Florida. Kiplinger.com last week ranked Florida as the fourth most “tax-friendly” state in the union. Rankings place Florida behind only Wyoming, Alaska and South Dakota, and ahead of Nevada, in terms of a states charging the lowest income, sales, gas and sin taxes.

So what does having the most tax-friendly environment in the South mean for attracting business to the Sunshine State? According to Mark Huey, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, it’s another tool to help in recruitment and retainment of companies. “This is part of Florida’s story that drives economic growth,” he says. “Our favorable tax position drives talent of all kinds here, and that’s good for business.” But Huey noted that the Kiplinger’s rating focused on personal taxes, not on business taxes, the latter of which proves more valuable when it comes to economic development. For business recruitment, Huey says the state could still improve the tax climate. Commercial lease taxes and manufacturing taxes in particular could use reform, he says.

Real estate agents, though, say the ranking serves as just the most recent listing pushing homebuyers to Florida. Xena Vallone, president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, says the prospect of lower property taxes and income taxes in particular drive many buyers from the Northeast toward Florida. “They know that when you cross the border you eliminate income taxes right away,” she says. 

Indeed, all five states topping the Kiplinger listings charge no income tax. They also don’t charge any inheritance or estate taxes. And Florida also boasts a lower median property tax than even some states ranked as more tax-friendly. 

Especially for buyers leaving states like Massachusetts and Connecticut, that’s a stark difference. And when you compare the climate in Florida to every other higher-ranked state on the Kiplinger’s list, suddenly Florida looks like the most attractive place in the rankings. “Everybody from the north wants to retire to beaches and warm sunshine,” Vallone says. “As someone coming here from Buffalo, New York, I wouldn’t go to Alaska to live. Many of our residents are looking for a better quality of life and Florida gives them that.” 

Graphic courtesy Kiplinger.com

[SRQ Story Project Partner Spotlight ]  CareerSource Compiles Powerhouse Line-Up at 4th Annual State Of Job Conference

Tomorrow morning, CareerSource will bring together some of the region’s top professionals to educate and prepare the next workforce generation in our area at the 4th Annual State of Jobs Conference. This year, State of Jobs welcomes many familiar faces from previous years plus a new selection of speakers who will represent various career tracks including healthcare, information technology, business/entrepreneurship, manufacturing/engineering, hospitality/tourism, and arts/culture.

“I am looking forward to speaking at the State of Jobs conference. I decided to participate because I think it is every local professionals’ duty to inspire and educate our future workforce on the industries that we represent. There is a vast amount of opportunity locally and I hope that by supporting events such as these we can be at the forefront of thought for these young adults as they make their way into their careers – and we hope to retain their talent in the Sarasota and Manatee county area. It is no secret that the Insurance and Financial Services industries are presented with the challenge of an aging workforce. We struggle to attract and retain young talent,” said Kristy Terenzio, Account Executive of Boyd Insurance and State of Jobs Speaker. “In speaking at the SOJC, I hope to show these great minds that we make a difference every day in protecting and preparing business owners and individuals of all sizes and circumstance for the unknowns. I find my career to be incredibly rewarding, and I hope that we, as a panel, can convey this fulfillment that I, and many others have experienced in our field to the attendees.”

The goal of State of Jobs is to help students prepare for their future while telling the region’s professional workforce what they are truly looking for in college and career prep. Last year, during the third annual State of Jobs conference, CareerSource Suncoast compiled a volume of data highlighting student perceptions of colleges and careers on the Suncoast. The majority of students indicated they were planning to attend a college in the state of Florida, but not in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. The event plans to ensure that local college-bound students are aware of both the academic post-secondary opportunities as well as the job market for young professionals. 

“The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is excited to be participating in the State of Jobs Conference 2017. Students and their parents who attend this conference will learn about the programs of study in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry that LECOM has to offer by visiting the college’s exhibit table and by participating in the college-preparatory panel,” said Debra Horne, LECOM Admission recruiter. “LECOM has developed special Early Acceptance Programs with select community colleges, undergraduate colleges and universities that grant qualified students a provisional early acceptance to LECOM’s College of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and School of Dental Medicine. In some cases, these programs will permit the student to start the professional program prior to receiving a bachelor degree from the undergraduate institution.”

For more on the State of Jobs conference, contact Chris Laney at claney@careersourcesc.com or visit their website online at StateofJobs.org

State of Jobs

[Opening]  Le Bordeaux to Rebrand as Bistro Julian

Le Bordeaux on 1900 Main St., Sarasota, is rebranding as Bistro Julian, and owners Carole and Frederic Muriot have created a new menu with their new chef, Chef Franck Dejean from Cannes in southern France.Serving authentic French cuisine for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, the new Bistro Julian is already pleasing past customers and hopes to bring in more for its Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6pm. Keep an eye out for monthly wine dinners and special events. 

Le Bordeaux



[TODAY]  MUSEUM: Posed: Portrait Photography from the Permanent Collection , June 30 – October 29

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

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

Sarasota Contemporary Dance will kick off their 12th season with a highly anticipated collaboration between renowned harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist, Tai Murray inspired by and to the music of Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla. SCD + Piazzolla will present a unique musical and choreographic spin on this famous artist, which promises to keep romance alive through a hot contemporary production. 

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

[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]  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

[SOON]  MUSIC: Sarah Mac Band , October 14, 8pm

Sarah Mac Band has been called the "Next Big Thing in Florida." Musicians Sarah Mac, Claire Swindell, and Charlie Vanture make up the twelve year old trio. The group create original music that blends the styles of all three artists.

Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Remembering Red: A Tribute to Red Skelton , October 14, 2pm, 8pm

Take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Red Skelton. Brian Hoffman portrays the man and some of his popular characters in a spot-on depiction. Meet characters from Gertrude and Heathcliffe, Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddy the Freeloader and bust you gut from laughter. Arrive early to enjoy a half hour pre-show video with celebrities from the screen in the 50s to 70s. 

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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Mission: Wildlife , October 15, 2pm

Catch Wildlife Ambassador Julie Scardina and her troupe of rescue animals on the big stage. Audience participation is heavily featured and encouraged in this performance for people of all ages. Learn more about flora and fauna from across the world. Tickets are $27, $30 or $37, depending on seating.

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

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Ringling International Arts Festival , October 18 – October 21

Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers at the 2017 Ringling International Arts Festival.  With affordably priced performances you can enjoy the entire day. Lunch and dinner are available on-site.

Ringling Museum , 5401 Bay Shore Rd.,Sarasota

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Ringling International Arts Festival , October 18 – October 21

For ardent aficionados of adventurous art, the 2017 Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) presents a dynamic array of ingenious and inventive contemporary performance. With music ranging from the folkloric to the avant-garde, dance that explores the comedy and pathos of 21st-century life, and theatrical narratives both intimate and massive in scope and in scale, this is your opportunity to explore the unexpected and expect the unexplored. With affordably priced performances you can enjoy the entire day. Lunch and dinner are available on-site. Members save 10% on all tickets and Non-Members save 10% when purchasing 4+ RIAF productions. Tickets may be purchased online, in person or by calling. Come, be amazed, and take part in the adventure!

The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: The Orchid Show , October 18 – November 22, 10am to 5pm

This year's Orchid Show will showcase spectacular flowers from across the world. The event will combine a display of plants in the Tropical Conservatory and additional treasures from search collections in the Museum of Botany & the Arts. Each part of the show will also include the science behind orchids and their relationship to earth, air, fire, and water.

Selby Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: View Calendar Monica Bill Barnes & Company: Happy Hour , October 19 – October 21

On a mission to bring dance “where it does not belong,” Happy Hour features "two guys” – desperate to be popular – who crash an after-hours party only to be hilariously inept in their quest.  Come for the cocktails and laughter – stay for a life-changing event.

Circus Museum Backyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Nobuntu , October 19 – October 21

From Zimbabwe comes Nobuntu, the acclaimed a cappella quintet with an inventive program of Zimbabwean folksongs, Afro Jazz, and Gospel.  Performed with pure voices, traditional instruments, and authentic dance, Nobuntu transcends racial, tribal, and religious boundaries.

Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: 22nd Annual Share the Light Luncheon , October 19, 11:30am

Join Second Chance Last Opportunity for the 22nd Annual Share the Light Luncheon on October 19 at Michael’s on East. Emceed by Bobeth Yates of ABC7 and Justin Mosely of The Suncoast News Network, the event will honor Lee-En Chung, P.E., LEED AP, Founder and Construction Consulting Engineer and Valerie Powell-Stafford, FACHE, CEO at Englewood Community Hospital. Standard tickets are $65/person or $520 for a table of eight. 

Michael’s on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

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