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"Send me to the front lines, Southwest Florida, and I'll fight for you."

- Greg Steube, Republican Congressional candidate
 

[Politics]  Steube, Ellison Turn to Base in District 17
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Before President Donald Trump took to the stage at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday evening, local dignitaries warmed up the crowd. And the first to charge up the masses was state Sen. Greg Steube, the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 17.

“I proudly support the president and his agenda,” Steube said. As he touted his support of the Second Amendment and immigration reform, he said that Trump would need reinforcements to fight for conservative policies.

“Send me to the front lines, Southwest Florida, and I’ll fight for you.”

The campaign stop took place a day after Democratic candidate Allen Ellison swung through the district with Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor, and Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley.

“We can fix our environment,” Ellison said on Facebook post showing himself alongside Merkley. “We just have to care enough and do it.”

In a sense, the joint appearances alongside respective leaders of the party shows the nature of this year’s base elections. Up and down the ticket, politicians attest the main question they get is often whether they stand with Trump or oppose him.

Of course, the size of the crowds Steube and Ellison greeted this week shows the nature of a race in District 17 as well. Gallium drew crowds of hundreds in portions of Charlotte and Lee counties, solid turnout for sure. But Stuebe greeted a crowd of some 8,000 people at Hertz Arena.

In 2016, retiring Rep. Tom Rooney carried the district with almost 62 percent of the vote over Democrat April Freeman’s 34 percent and independent John Sawyer’s 4 percent.

Ellison also has another challenge this year. Democrats in August actually nominated Freeman for the House race, but she died unexpectedly in September. Party leaders selected Ellison as a replacement nominee, but his name won’t appear on ballots. Instead, he’s printing flyers and posting social media messages to “Vote for April, Elect Allen.”

Steube in August won his primary over fellow Republicans Julio Gonzalez and Bill Akins. Even as Democrats nationally hope for a “blue wave” that leads the party to take control of the U.S. House, Steube sees intense enthusiasm for Trump and Republicans in red parts of the state.

Voters will have their final say in the general election on Tuesday. 

Photo by Jacob Ogles: Greg Steube speaks at Make America Great Again rally.

[Gallery]  Local Artist to Display Exquisite Corpses in Special Exhibition
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Like a candy corn toothache, the Halloween spirit lingers into the week with tonight’s unveiling of the annual “Exquisite Corpse” exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. Following the opening, the 22 corpses will be transported immediately to Sarasota, where they will be on display at the Rosemary District studio of Grace Howl, who contributed to this year’s show.

A surrealist game dating perhaps as far back as 1918, Exquisite Corpse is an exercise in joint creativity, with three artists working together, but in isolation, to create each “corpse.” With the body divided into three sections—head, torso, legs—each artist is assigned a portion of one corpse and then given near carte blanche to create it in their medium. Painters are grouped with other painters and sculptors are grouped with sculptors and so on, but none can be in communication with the other while they work. In terms of guidance, each artist is given only a few measurements to ensure their work will align with the other artists’ in the group. For example, a painter working on a head will have two marks at the bottom of the canvas marking where the neck must meet the torso created by the other artist.

After all the work has been submitted, the organizers put the corpses together, according to the predetermined groups, and the exhibition hits the road. This year, corpses comprise a variety of media, from sculpture to painting and even photography and poetry.

A grand tradition in the surrealist art world, great names like Frida Kahlo and Max Ernst count among former players. This year, 66 artists participated, resulting in 22 corpses, and local artist Grace Howl was one such invited artist. She’s not allowed to share her contribution yet, but does reveal that what she saw last year was “pretty astounding.” Amy Ernst, granddaughter of Max Ernst, also participated and will be flying into Sarasota for the opening on Saturday.

“When you get a group of artists together, it really allows the freedom to create and just have fun,” says Howl. “And that’s the key—to come away with a fresh perspective and realize that the imagination is limitless.”

“Exquisite Corpse” comes to the Grace Howl Contemporary Art Gallery this Saturday, with an opening reception at 5:30pm. The exhibit will then be on display for nearly two weeks, before continuing on its journey. 

Pictured: The 2017 Exquisite Corpse exhibition at the Dale Chihuly Glass Museum. Photo courtesy of Exquisite Corpse Games.

[PINC]  PINC Profile: Michael Papadakis
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

With the imminent arrival of PINC 2018 on December 6, once again promising a day full of passionate speakers covering a broad and varied range of topics, SRQ went behind the scenes with a few of these incoming artists, activists and entrepreneurs for a quick taste of what’s to come. A sunlight artist, Michael Papadakis swaps the paint brush for the magnifying glass and uses the power of the sun to create his art. Dubbed heliography, it’s a practice few are familiar with.

SRQ: Why did you want to come to Sarasota and spend time with this audience in particular? Papadakis: I've always known Sarasota was a creative and influential place and when I heard about this opportunity I couldn't pass it up! I believe the Sun will be a great way to connect with the community of Sarasota, particularly because it is such a sunny place!

What is the best thing about using the sun as your medium? The Sun is always there. It will always rise, it will always set and, although there will be days of clouds, the Sun will always return. The most important thing I've taken from this art form is to never chase the sun because you will never catch it! I no longer check the weather reports; I live day by day, and all of a sudden it feels like it's always sunny just above my head.

What’s the most common reaction from people when you tell them you use sunlight as your medium? The most common reaction is what I'd describe as "Apprehensive Astonishment."  From children, it's always amazement as though they've just seen magic. With adults, it can be a combination of beauty and disbelief. 

Pictured: Michael Papadakis. Photo courtesy of PINC Sarasota.

[Community Foundation]  College Ready
Murray Devine, MDevine@cfsarasota.org

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to support the partnerships between the Boys & Girls Club and Take Stock in Children – Sarasota County, to bring the College Resource and Success Center to the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.  The College Resource and Success Center will utilize an innovative approach to post-secondary decision-making by bringing together up-to-date resources with trained staff and volunteers to provide free assistance to local area residents. Some of the assistance provided by the center will include: support with selecting colleges (including technical/vocational schools), applying for admission, resume and essay writing, volunteer/community hours, and searching for and securing educational funding (including FAFSA, Bright Futures and scholarships). 

“This is going to be an incredible resource for our community,” says Earl Young, Manager of Scholarship and Special Initiatives. “The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been exploring various ways to implement or support a resource center of this magnitude in the northern part of the county, and thanks to the partnership between the Boys & Girls Club and TSIC – Sarasota County, we have found the perfect scenario to implementation this invaluable resource. Both do a great job in preparing young adults to tackle the challenges associated with ensuring college and career readiness and we couldn’t think of better partners to make this resource a reality.”

Opening its doors soon, the College Resource and Success Center will be open to the public via an online registration/appointment system. The center will be equipped with 12 laptops and a custom built and managed database with hundreds of scholarship opportunities available. The College Resource and Success Center will have a fully dedicated staff trained in utilizing the system to assist prospective students. The format of this new resource center is based off of the long-term success of a similar program operating out of Venice High School’s Rotary Futures Scholarship Program.

Photo provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to partner with SRQ Media Group to highlight stories about community impact powered by philanthropy in our region, thanks to the support of donors and our local nonprofit partners. The Community Foundation is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. 

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County

[Pier 22]  Dining for Dollars with PIER 22

PIER 22 is the official caterer and a proud sponsor of the Manatee Performing Arts Center! Giving back to the Bradenton-Palmetto-Sarasota area and practicing good corporate social responsibility is an important way of doing business at PIER 22. Working for good is the PIER 22 mission, and they are committed to giving back to community-focused causes through hands-on participation and monetary donations.

The PIER 22 & MPAC Dining For Dollars Program donates ten percent from the cost of your meal directly to MPAC to help with those costs associated with the organization’s enriching entertainment and learning programs along with facility upkeep and daily operations.

To participate, please visit PIER 22 before or after an MPAC show or event. The MPAC Dining For Dollars offer is valid within two days of event with proof of ticket. You must show proof of an MPAC ticket purchase to your server for the donation to process (a ticket stub or receipt works just fine). The total donation amount includes 10 percent of the cost of the meal purchased before tax. Make your dining reservations by calling PIER 22 at 941.748.8087 or by going online to pier22dining.com/reservations. 

[At the Table]  Founders Club Appoints DeCarle as Executive Chef

The Founders Club, one of Sarasota’s premier golf and social club communities, has appointed Mac DeCarle as executive chef. Previously serving as executive chef at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, DeCarle has extensive experience in operational management in all areas of the dining experience and service. In addition to successfully operating the a la carte dining services for the club members at Concession, he also seamlessly executed events with guest lists of up to 600. DeCarle also served as executive chef and catering director for more than a decade at the Beach Bistro at Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. During his time leading dining service, the restaurant received many accolades, including Zagat’s “Best Food on the Gulf Coast” recognition. While at Beach Bistro, DeCarle joined an exclusive group of chefs, including Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse. He was invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City and was nominated as “Best Chef in the Southeast.” 

The Founders Club

[Recreation]  Bradenton Country Club Reopens, Announces New Services

Bradenton Country Club has reopened after being closed for restoration Since April 15. The iconic Ryder Cup captain Tony Jacklin CBE and Brian Lake, Director of Golf and PGA Professional led the upgrade project. The renovation includes some raised fairways to prevent flooding, improved playability and ease of maintenance while returning the course to its Donald Ross design. As part of the upgrade, Bradenton Country club is now offering its golfers a sophisticated way of returning their golf clubs to past glory as well. An ultrasonic golf club cleaning machine provided by Rational Golf LLC of Bradenton restores the clubs. Golf clubs are cleaned by millions of imploding gas bubbles removing dirt at a microscopic level, giving your clubs that new feel. The club also now has its own club-fitting studio operated by Brian Lake, trained in the BioMatch method of matching golf clubs. 

Bradenton Country Club



[TODAY]  MUSEUM: Watercolors from the Permanent Collection , September 15 – February 3

A selection of watercolors drawn from The Ringling’s permanent collections, illustrating various ways artists have used the medium. The exhibition will feature works by Edward Hopper, Charles Burchfield and Childe Hassam, among others.

The Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.

[TODAY]  MUSIC: A History of Klezmer Music to Modern Jazz , November 1, 2:00PM

Led by local arts and history educator, Baila Miller, this special event will feature a multi-media presentation focusing on Klezmer music and how it influenced the rise of modern jazz in America.  It’s the perfect precursor for anyone attending Itzhak Perlman – In The Fiddler’s House on December 17, or for anyone interested in learning more about the history of this Jewish music tradition.

The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life, 580 Mcintosh Road, Sarasota

[TODAY]  FOOD: New College Foundation Annual Scholarship Clambake , November 1, 6:00PM

New College will celebrate the 40th anniversary of New College Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Clambake on November 1, 2018, at 6 p.m.

Clambake is always a wonderful gathering on the spectacular New College Bayfront, featuring New England fare, a breathtaking sunset, and many opportunities to meet and mingle with extraordinary students, outstanding faculty, and other committed friends.

New College Bayfront, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: Exquisite Color , November 2 – December 1

The exhibit showcases works by Susan Klein, Hugh Davies, Sven Mohr, Daphne Gamble and Syd Solomon, including recent painting that have never been shown before. Come and see the internationally acclaim Hugh Davies, landscapes of Myakka River State Park from Susan Klein, abstract works from Sven Mohr, and minimalist work in abstract construction from Daphne Gamble.

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: The Mark Wandall Foundation Memorial Weekend , November 2 – November 3

The Mark Wandall Foundation would like to invite you to our 15th Annual Memorial Weekend. Celebrate with us as we kick off the weekend on the evening of Friday, November 2, 2018, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing with cocktails, amazing food, a fabulous silent auction and the debut of an exciting Casino Night!

This year we are pleased to feature a fun-filled Casino Night with something for everyone. Play in a poker tournament with a $1,500 Grand Prize, or, if poker isn’t your thing, try your hand at Blackjack, Roulette or Craps. Prizes for first place ($1,000), second place ($500) and third place ($250) will be awarded. Join us — and invite your friends! — to this fantastic evening and learn how your support enables us to aid kids and families in grief.

The fun continues on the morning of Saturday, November 3rd, with a golf tournament at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. Station 400 will serve brunch before the tournament tees off. Enjoy delicious food on the course, and, after a fun day of golf, LongHorn Steakhouse will serve an incredible meal.

Kick-Off Celebration Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
7051 Wireless Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
Friday, November 2nd
Doors Open at 6 p.m.

Golf Tournament Legacy Golf Club
8255 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch
Saturday, November 3rd
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Tee-Off at 11 a.m.

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: 26th Annual South Florida Museum Gala , November 3, 6:00PM

Please join us for the Museum’s 26th Annual Gala: “Expanding Our Universe” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Presented by Bank of America, the evening will include a fabulous dinner, dancing, auction and more! Tickets are $200.

For more info on sponsoring the event or getting your tickets, please contact Laurie Voight at 941.216.3463 or email LVoight@SouthFloridaMuseum.org.

South Florida Museum Spanish Courtyard, 201 10th St W, Bradenton

[SOON]  MUSIC: The Little Sweep , November 3 – November 4

Sarasota Youth Opera will present a revival of our acclaimed production of Britten’s charming opera. A group of children, with the help of a kind nursery maid, work to free a young chimney sweep apprentice from his cruel master. Last seen in 2013, this enchanting work, which was written to introduce young people to opera, will be sure to delight children and adults alike. The Opera itself will be preceded by a prologue created especially for Sarasota Youth Opera by Youth Opera Music Director Jesse Martins and stage director, Martha Collins

Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  MUSIC: Armistice: The Journey Home , November 3 – November 4

Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, this performance explores timeless themes of longing, loss, love, and the search for peace in the wake of catastrophe. Musical selections range from Schubert’s Der Wanderer, to Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, to Ives’ They Are There.

Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Impact 100 SRQ Chapter Launch , November 4, 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Imagine Our Impact - Our Women * Our Community * Our Impact Speaker Event

Founder Wendy Steele’s remarkable idea of Impact 100 has grown to 53 Impact 100 organizations in the US and around the world that have given away more than $55 MILLION to communities in need… And it is still growing.  Attend her powerful talk on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Heritage Oaks Country Club, from 4-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the first 200 women that RSVP www.impact100SRQ.org/events.  Generosity matters and the newly formed Impact 100 SRQ chapter promises to deliver meaningful change to Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Impact 100 SRQ, a 501(c)(3), will award $100,000 high-impact grants each year beginning in 2019 to area non-profits, as the group of women grows then more $100,000 grants will be awarded.

Heritage Oaks Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive, Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Sarasota World Affairs Council Speaker Series , November 6, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Join the Sarasota World Affairs Council for the next program in its 2018-19 lecture series, Kurdistan and Iraq after ISIS: What’s Next?, featuring Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative of the Kurdish Regional Government to the United States.  She was elected to the Leadership Council of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in 2010.  Her father, Sami Abdul Rahman, a veteran of the Kurdish freedom movement, was murdered in a terrorist bombing in 2004.  Each SWAC lecture is followed by a members-only reception with the speaker in a historic building on Sarasota Bay.  The lecture is free, but reservations are suggested (sarasotawac.org).

MILDRED SAINER PAVILION, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Ole! Popular Latin and Spanish Music , November 6

A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring popular Spanish and Latin tunes showcasing the skill of Carmen de Vicente, one of the masters of Spain’s national instrument: the challenging, centuries-old castanet. Joseph Holt joins on piano and Erol Ozsever on guitar.

Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  THEATER: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder , November 7 – January 13

Monty Navarro may be distant heir to the family fortune, but there are several deadly ways to jump the line of succession. Along the way, Monty has to juggle his mistress, his fiancée and the constant threat of landing behind bars. It will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SPORTS: Texas Hold'em Tournament , November 8

Be a winner and save veterans' lives - support ending PTSD! $75 per person includes 20,000 starting chips. Guarantee $1,500. Unlimited cash re-entires until 7:35pm. Proceeds to benefit Reset Therapy Professional Institute, LLC.

One Eyed Jacks Poker Room, 5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Inspire--Modern Home Magazine Symposium , November 8, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Join SRQ MEDIA as we hear about the inspiration behind some of Sarasota's most iconic home designs. $5 Cover includes one glass of beer or wine and light bites.

SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  THEATER: Sight Unseen , November 8 – November 18

A critically acclaimed artist has created art that is so popular, that now his works are bought ‘sight unseen.’ Happily married with a pregnant wife, the artist decides to visit his former model and lover while attending a retrospective of his work. Written in a non-linear progression, expect forward and backward jumps in time.

The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota.

[SOON]  GALLERY: By the Sea , November 9 – December 10

This group exhibition celebrates the beauty of glistening waterscapes with inspired artwork. Sarasota-based and nationally acclaimed artist Linda Richichi presents oil and pastel paintings along with Florida Landscape artist Gary Borse and other gallery talents. This show aims to not only highlight nature’s beauty, but also use the space as a platform for conversations about conservation.

530 Burns Gallery, 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Theatre Re: The Nature of Forgetting , November 9 – November 10, 7:30PM

At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy and heartache. Collaborating with neuroscientist Kate Jeffry, the London-based dance theater company, Theater Re, has created a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences.

The Ringling

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival , November 9 – November 12

Recently named America's #1 Beach, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic has become a favorite of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here. From November 9th - 12th, enjoy live music, food and drink vendors and sand art you must see to believe!

Siesta Key Beach

[SOON]  HEALTH: 2018 American Heart Association Suncoast Heart Walk , November 10, 8:00AM

Be a Heart Walk hero and help the American Heart Association save lives from heart disease and stroke by attending the Suncoast Heart Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10, at JD Hamel Park. Your participation supports scientific research that makes more healthy heart beats possible. The Heart Walk starts at 7:30 a.m. and is family-friendly. Walkers can enjoy a vendor expo with fun, interactive activities, a short program, and a 1-mile or 5k walk. Registering is free and easy! You can register as an individual, on a community team, or with your company! Just visit www.SuncoastHeartWalk.org.

JD Hamel Park, Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: PMP Alumni: Around Town at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium , November 11 – November 12, 5:00PM

PMP Alumni: Around Town returns to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Wave Center with string quartet performances featuring PMP alumni Doori Na and Jeremiah Blacklow, violins, Chloe Thominet, viola and Bryan Park, cello. 

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Wave Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Voice & Visibility Salon Series , December 12

Please join us for an intimate evening that will include a featured presentation by Shannon, conversation, and resources for action! Also enjoy light refreshments and an inspired art installation. What does Investing in Women’s Progress look like in this noisy climate? Which women? Where do we start? Investing in Women’s Progress will ensure you:

  • Learn about the diversity of women’s needs

  • Evaluate what resonates with you and your organization/company

  • Create an “invest in women strategy” that yields a strong return

  • Receive resources and an overview of the upcoming Voice & Visibility Salon series offerings

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