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SRQ DAILY Oct 16, 2017

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"Sarasota needs a school of architecture in Sarasota. The community wants it and we would really like to deliver it."

- Martin Gold, CityLab-Sarasota
 

[Architecture]  UF CityLab Program Soldiers On
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

With the opening of the Center for Architecture Sarasota in 2015, the promise of an educational component came with it. The University of Florida announced the launch of a CityLab-Sarasota program, which included master’s degree classes. But thanks to an issue with the Gainesville school serving the same territory as the University of South Florida, the program will soon wind down.

But Program Director Martin Gold said that doesn’t mean CityLab will disappear from the community. “The CityLab has two roles, and one is the University of Florida’s outreach mission into the community,” he says. Students and faculty from UF use the CityLab programs both in Sarasota and in Orlando to study issues like urbanism and sea level rise and how those can affect the built environment. Having space at Center for Architecture Sarasota allows a home base for that story in this area. “The ability to engage with the community is still viable,” says Gold.

Indeed, the CityLab outreach has been so successful at its two existing locations that Gold says UF may open a third up in the Miami area.

But what has changed with CityLab? Gold says that because the University of South Florida does not want UF’s program operating in the area, a permanent graduate offering cannot be headquartered in Sarasota anymore. UF always had the right to run a temporary program with or without the permission of the close state university, but that program will have to sunset. “We’ve had to decline people the last two years who wanted to attend the program,” he said. “How many would have come but didn’t? Who knows.” 

A ceremony took place earlier this month where scholarships were awarded to three students still enrolled at the Sarasota program, ensuring they can finish up their studies here. The last graduate students headquartered at the Sarasota-based program will complete their degrees in the spring, at which point the temporary program will come to a close.

Students based in Gainesville, however, can continue to come down to Sarasota for field studies out of the CityLab, and some may end up doing so as much as three or four times a week. “Sarasota needs a school of architecture in Sarasota,” Gold says. “The community wants it and we would really like to deliver it.” 

[Recognition]  Five Fergeson Skipper Shareholders Named "Best Lawyers"

James O. Fergeson, Jr., J. Ronald Skipper, Richard R. Gans, Matthew B. Mayper and J. Allison Archbold, shareholders in the law firm of Fergeson Skipper, P.A., have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession.This is the second consecutive year that all five shareholders in the firm’s Tax Department have been named to the Best Lawyers in America list. Fergeson was recognized for Tax Law, Trusts and Estates Law, and for Business Organization; Gans for Trusts and Estates Law and Business Organization; Skipper and Archbold for Trusts and Estates Law; and Mayper for Tax Law. Gans was also named Best Lawyers 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts and Estates Law in the Sarasota metro area, which includes Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. 

Fergeson Skipper

[Recognition]  Taradash Named Realtor Emeritus

Agent Shirley Taradash of Michael Saunders & Company’s Lakewood Ranch office has achieved Realtor Emeritus designation, awarded by the National Association of Realtors, for 40 years of service in the industry. Taradash has been an agent with Michael Saunders & Company since 2002.In addition to being a Realtor Emeritus, Taradash holds the designations of Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative and also received a Michael Saunders & Company Masters Award in 2014 and a Circle of Excellence Award in 2016. 

Michael Saunders & Company

[Synergy]  Informa Supports Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has been presented with a $2,814.74 check by Sarasota Informa Group PLC (Informa). The donation came as a welcome surprise during a recent meeting with Informa team members including Accounting Director Mike Kyathfield, Senior Accountant Ashley Williams and Accounts Receivable Specialist Rebecca Rabideau. Earlier this year Informa employees raised $1,840 for the Education Foundation during their international “Walk The World” campaign. The successful campaign earned Informa and the Education Foundation the “Best Charity Partner” award, resulting in the additional funds.The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is an independent partner working to advance philanthropic support for Sarasota County Schools. Its mission is to enhance the potential of students, promote excellence in teaching and inspire innovation in education. 

Education Foundation of Sarasota County



[TODAY]  BUSINESS: 2018 Best of SRQ Local Competition , February 12

The 10th annual “Best of SRQ Local” Readers’ Competition is officially open! It is time to sound the alarm, rally the troops, take to social media and VOTE for your favorite Sarasota establishments and causes to be recognized in one of our most popular editions of the year.

Readers can vote on local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the compendium published in the April 2018 edition of SRQ Magazine. We hope you’ll share your favorite local experiences—from stellar sushi, most memorable on-stage productions to best happy hour.

SRQ Magazine

[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]  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]  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]  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]  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]  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

[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]  MUSIC: The Woodwork , October 20, 8pm

Formed in March of 2016, the indie band has shown mastery in their music and performances. Their music is an almalgam of genres, with a blend of folk and jazz music coupled with hints of Latin jazz and fingerstyle guitar. 

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

[SOON]  GALA: 2nd Annual Women’s Sports Museum Gala, "A Celebration of Women in Sports" , October 20, 6:30pm

Join the Women’s Sports Museum for their Second Annual Gala, “A Celebration of Women in Sports” on October 20. Trailblazers from the world of sports will be honored at this year’s gala, including sports broadcast journalist Lesley Visser, mountain biker and extreme athlete Rebecca Rusch and groundbreaking equestrian Donna Cheek. This year, the event moves to Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens. The museum will present two scholarships to Sarasota County female student athletes. Sponsorships, in-kind donations and contributions are also being accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit foundation’s efforts to build the nation’s first standalone museum dedicated to women in sports right here in Sarasota.

 

Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens, 811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Night of Fish, Fun and Fright , October 20, 6:00pm

Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Unearth shark teeth in Coffin Creek, enjoy deep sea delights in the Diner of the Dead and take part in Mad Science experiments and activities. Don’t miss Mote’s signature underwater pumpkin carving in their spooktacular shark habitats and enjoy entertainment from students at EveryOneRocks.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium , 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Nosh and Knowledge , October 23, 12:00pm

Join Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life over lunch on October 23 at Michael’s on East for their new lecture Series, Nosh and Knowledge.  Don Burris, the senior attorney who successfully argued the “Woman in Gold” legal case before the U.S. Supreme Court will be here to share this incredible story and participate in audience Q & A. 

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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: White Rabbit Red Rabbit , October 25 – November 5

The play you are about to see is sealed inside an envelope. One actor will perform it, but they’ve never seen the script and never rehearsed it. In fact, there is a new actor every performance. There is no director. Slyly humorous and audaciously pointed, this theater-entertainment-meets-social-experiment is unlike anything you’ve experienced. In collaboration with Ringling International Arts Festival, this special event will play just 10 performances at Urbanite Theatre, with 10 different actors. We dare you not to Google for more. For more information please visit www.urbanitetheatre.com for show times and tickets. 

Urbanite Theatre , 1487 Second Street, Sarasota

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