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SRQ DAILY Jan 22, 2018

Monday Business Edition

Monday Business Edition

"A lot of understanding the business side of architecture is not generally taught in schools."

- Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture
 

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[Acquisition]  Fawley Bryant Moves Forward with Transition
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Mike Bryant, founder of prominent architecture firm Fawley Bryant Architecture, has retired and followed through with a long-planned sale to others in the company’s management team. But new owners Steve Padgett and Stu Henderson say the 24-year-old firm, responsible for schools and stadiums around the Gulf Coast, plans to continue the community-making work at the core of the FBA legacy.

Now Bryant, who remains in a consulting capacity with the company for the time being, hopes the business continues to be recognized not just for its projects but a consistent involvement in bettering the region. “There was a firm awareness and constant community concern and involvement,” Bryant said. Bryant launched the firm with the late Rick Fawley so the two architects could put a bid in for Manatee High School—a bid they got. A focus on such public projects guaranteed a reputation for the company in designing structures at the core of a community. Since then, the company played a major hand in renovating LECOM Stadium in Bradenton, designing sports and residential structures at IMG Academy and creating a signature structure at Nathan Benderson Park.

Padgett and Henderson officially purchased the firm in December, but have been part of the management team at FBA for more than four years. Padgett first started working at the firm in 2001, while Henderson joined in 2011, and it’s been the plan for some time for the pair to take over eventually. A transition dates back to before Fawley’s death in 2015.

Bryant notes that subtle shifts have occurred along the way that largely escaped public notice, such as a branding shift from Fawley Bryant Architects to Fawley Bryant Architecture, to move the company’s image away from the vision of two individuals to that of a company philosophy about the craft. Internally, Henderson and Padgett have gradually taken on more management responsibilities, and have largely run the company for about a year and a half, Bryant says.

Padgett was glad for the time spent on a management team with the company founders. “You can have ambition but you don’t necessarily know what this requires. It takes some time to be comfortable with the responsibilities.” Henderson agreed, saying working with Fawley and Bryant exposed him to more of the financial aspects of running a company. “A lot of understanding the business side of architecture is not generally taught in schools,” he says. Contracts and legal responsibilities generally get taught on the job.

The firm today has about 20 people employed, and Padgett says he’s excited to once again have an office in Downtown and in Lakewood Ranch. The two owners often spend their days in different offices to maintain a consistent company culture. As for projects, the firm has started picking up more work out of state, including designing a performance center for bull riders in Colorado; the needs of those athletes apparently aren’t so different from the students at IMG or from Major League Baseball players, Padgett and Henderson say.

Henderson says digital communications make it easier for an architecture firm to do work around the globe, but both new owners say the company will always be focused on the Gulf Coast. Right now, Fawley Bryant is continuing its work with the new Atlanta Braves spring training stadium in North Port while designing a new residence hall at IMG Academy. 

Rendering of planned Atlanta Braves stadium.

[Exec Moves]  McComb Named Partner at Berlin Patten Ebling

Real estate attorney William C. McComb has been named partner and shareholder at Berlin Patten Ebling. McComb has been an associate with the firm since 2012, concentrating his practice in the areas of complex commercial and residential real estate transactions, developer representation, lender representation and business asset acquisitions. McComb is a real estate transactional attorney with extensive transactional experience and has handled complex commercial and residential real estate matters throughout the state of Florida.  His transactional experience specifically includes transactions involving shopping centers, industrial/office parks, manufacturing facilities, restaurant chains, convenience stores, gas stations, retail chains, insurance companies, large and small residential projects and raw land for development. 

Berlin Patten Ebling

[Government]  Manatee County Open House to Discuss Proposed Construction

Manatee County residents are invited to a Feb. 1 open house for an upcoming roadway improvement project on 45th Street from S.R. 70 (53rd Avenue East) to 44th Avenue East in Bradenton. The open house will be 5–7pm on Thursday, Feb. 1 in the Wagner Auditorium of Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70. Project information will be on display and project representatives will be on hand to answer questions concerning access to businesses, lane closures, and other project-related information. There will be no formal presentation. The project involves widening 45th Street East between S.R. 70 and 44th Avenue East. The existing 1.1 miles of roadway will be widened from a two-lane to a four-lane urban section with grassy, raised medians. Also included as part of the project: the bridge deck at Gap Creek will be widened to accommodate additional travel lanes; two pedestrian bridges will be constructed to provide pedestrian sidewalks; access to the existing fire station will be improved with an emergency traffic signal; traffic signals will be added at the intersection of 44th Avenue East and 45th Street East. Construction is expected to begin in February and anticipated to continue through summer 2019. 

Manatee County Government

[Expansion]  London Bay Homes to Unveil New Mandeville Model

London Bay Homes’ newest model—the Mandeville, one of two luxury custom estate models under construction at Spice Bay on Siesta Key—is nearing completion. Located on Sarasota Bay in a gated community of just 14 homesites, the Mandeville will feature transitional interior design with a contemporary blend of classic and modern style by Melissa Allen of Romanza Interior Design. Offering 5,010 square feet of living space within two stories, the Mandeville has four bedrooms, a parlor, great room, dining area, temperature-controlled wine cellar and study. Complete with elevator access, a large second floor offers a loft and wet bar. It also offers four full baths and two powder rooms. The model is expected to open for viewing early February. 

London Bay Homes



[Best Of SRQ Local]  Cast Your Vote For Best Local Veterinarian!

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[TODAY]  BUSINESS: Emily Larned , January 12 – March 17

This exhibition celebrates the ten-year anniversary of Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts (ILSSA), a social engaged art project founded in 2008 to investigate labor, time, and what we value. A selection from the first ten years of the project will be featured, and ILSSA co-founder Emily Larned will be in-residence in the gallery for the first two weeks of the show.

Ringling College of Art and Design Gallery, 2700 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: Nine , January 11 – January 28, 2pm, 7:30pm or 8pm depending on day

Guido Contini is a wreck and dreading his 40th birthday, a dread that stifles the easy flow of his creative juices. He runs off to Venice in search of inspiration. In a swirl of present issues, revisiting traumatic memories and grasping at women likes straws, Contini finds himself on the verge of total annihilation.

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton

[SOON]  FOOD: Nosh & Knowledge , January 23, 7:00PM

Join the Jewish Housing Council Foundation over dinner on January 23 at Michael’s on East for the conclusion of Nosh and Knowledge. Investigative journalist and author, Carl Bernstein, will be here to share his experience reporting on the Watergate scandal with Bob Woodward as well as participate in audience Q & A. 

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

[SOON]  GALLERY: Shine the Light Artist Talks , January 24 – January 26

A three-tiered group exhibition featuring a glass installation highlighted by Laura Donefer's Todesmarche Revisited: In Honor of Those Who Perished During the Death Marches, inspired by her father's research into the fates of their own family members during the Holocaust; Take Me to Jermany, a photographic exhibit by Charlotte Schmitz chronicling her time photographing refugees from the Syrian civil war; and artist Deborah Haber's video trailer from her film-in-progress, Moses Man: Finding Home, the story of her parents and their nine-year journey during the Holocaust, before finally finding home in America. Artist talks on January 24 and 26.

Alfstad& Contemporary, 1419 5th St., Sarasota.

[SOON]  MUSIC: Amadeus , January 24 – January 27, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm

The maniacal and quirky music prodigy stereotype exists for a reason. From Mozart’s impishness to Schubert’s obsessive work habits, this presentation explores the intriguing and outrageous stories behind many of the best known musicians and composers. Guest conductor Stefan Sanders will be joined by operatic tenor Jason Collins and Principal Bass John Miller.

Holley Hall, 709 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Native Gardens , January 24 – March 25, 2pm, 3pm, 7pm or 8pm depending on day

When lawyer Pablo and his pregnant wife Tania move into a new house next to Frank and Virginia, two members of the community, a dispute over a longstanding fence spirals out of control into a battle of comical proportions. Clashing on everything from taste and privilege to accusations of entitlement, when a molehill becomes a mountain, nobody wins.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: SB2 Luncheon: State of the Region and LOCALPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS , January 25, 11:00am-1:00pm

Join SRQ Media for the next installment of the 2017-2018 SB2 Luncheon Symposia series with SB2: State of the Region on Thursday January, 25 2018 from 11:00am-1:00pm at The Francis, Downtown Sarasota. Local experts will explore the economic link and symbiotic relationship between entrepreneurship and tourism in the Sarasota and Manatee region. The luncheon will culminate with the presentation of the SRQ LOCALPRENEUR OF THE YEAR awards honoring area trailblazers whose initiative and business savvy are helping our region grow.

Guest Panelists include: Elliot Falcione, Executive Director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; Virginia Haley, President of Visit Sarasota County; Mark Huey, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County; Brian Mariash, Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor of Mariash Lowther Wealth Management; Jeff Mayers, General Manager of the Resort at Longboat Key Club; Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Tickets are $65/per person, which includes a mouth-watering plated lunch provided by The Francis. Reserve your spot online at SRQSB2.COM

The Francis , 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: A New Beginning , January 25, 10:30 AM

Join Selah Freedom for the Fifth Annual "A New Beginning" Fashion Event on January 25th. The event will feature a runway show showcasing stunning fashions, a champagne luncheon, sip & shop, and inspirational survivor stories.

Selby Five Points Park, 1331 1st St Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  DANCE: Dance Makers –12th Annual concert , January 25 – January 28

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's annual concert featuring imaginative dance pieces by internationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers.

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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Moving Identities , January 26 – January 29, 2pm and 7:30pm

Opening with another company premiere, Paul Taylor’s Airs kicks off the night with a beautiful and flowing performance that showcase the choreographer’s passion for modern dance and ballet. Following Airs, Sarasota Ballet Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano brings the return of his Valsinhas, which premiered in 2013.  

Sarasota Ballet, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Shred the Love , January 26, 6-9pm

Music Compound is excited to announce a partnership with several local students to present the first ever Shred the Love Concert and silent auction. Funds earned from Shred the Love will go to the Music Heals Us Foundation. Music Heals Us purchases ukuleles for children that are fighting cancer. The entire event is being orchestrated and performed by local high school students. The event will be held Friday January 26th, from 6-9pm at Music Compound. 

Music Compound , 1751 Cattlemen Road Sarasota, FL 34232

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Northside Hollow , January 26 – March 11

Trapped underground after a deadly collapse, a coal miner finds his salvation in the arrival of a young and inexperienced first responder. While they wait for additional rescue assistance, they discover they have a curious amount in common. As the men confront mortality, their connection may unearth a deeper revelation about acceptance and spiritual refuge. For more information please visit www.urbanitetheatre.com for show times and tickets.

Urbanite Theatre , 1487 Second Street, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Dance Makers 12th Annual Concert , January 27, 7:30PM

Join Sarasota Contemporary Dance for their annual concert featuring imaginative dance pieces by internationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers. Performances will be held at FSU Center for the Performing Arts and continue for several nights. 

Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, Florida 34243

[SOON]  GALA: Party Under the Stars , January 27, 6-10pm

Party Under the Stars transports guests to a rooftop party in Manhattan with a festive evening under the stars featuring music, dancing, dining and a silent auction with fabulous prizes. This year, FCS Foundation Chair and CEO of Florida Cancer Specialists, Brad Prechtl and his wife, Terri Prechtl, Lead Patient Support Volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists, Lakewood Ranch will be honored during the night. All event proceeds provide non-medical, financial assistance to cancer patients. 

Polo Grill , 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

[SOON]  MUSIC: Tango!! , January 28, 3pm

All the way from Buenos Aires, Latin Grammy-winning pianist and composer Pablo Ziegler celebrates the tango in all its forms in an intimate chamber music setting. Ziegler brings his own compositions, as well as works of tango legends such as Ángel Villoldo, Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Ástor Piazzolla, for whom Ziegler served as pianist for many years and iconic recordings. 

Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice

[SOON]  GALLERY: My Sarasota , February 1 – March 9

An illustrator, graphic designer and former student of the great Paul Rand, John Pirman unites influences from modern architecture and Swiss design to pop culture and old posters of the WPA for his own distinct, minimalist and symbolic style. See vibrant illustrations of Florida life, as well as Pirman’s own renderings of various pieces of modern architecture.

ArtCenter Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

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