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SRQ DAILY Nov 12, 2018

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"The tourism industry helps strengthen and gives confidence to open restaurants, but it's the local community that sustains our businesses."

- Sarah Firstenberger, Sarasota Manatee Originals
 

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[Culinary]  Sarasota Hosts Most Restaurants Per Capita
Jacob Ogles

A new WalletHub study ranking the “Best Small Cities in America” finds Sarasota as one of the best places around grab a bite to eat. The study looked at 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 people and determined Sarasota hosted the most restaurants per capita on that list.

That’s no surprise to Sarah Firstenberger, executive director for the Sarasota-Manatee Originals. The Originals organization is made up of about 60 local restaurants, and promotes the culinary scene here through annual events like Forks & Corks. 

“So many independent and local restaurants thrive here,” says Firstenberger. “People who come to Sarasota are not looking for the Orlando cookie-cutter experience.”

Michael Klauber, co-proprietor of Michael’s on East, offered another explanation for the concentration of restaurant options. “We love to eat out,” he says. “There has always been a high propensity of people wanting to dine out in Sarasota, and we are a community especially known for culinary expertise.”

Especially considering the high number of establishments on the islands, there’s always been a dominance of eating establishments to serve tourists and residents of the region.

Certainly, the strong hospitality industry and world-class tourism brand for the area helps, says Klauber, who also sits on the Visit Sarasota County board. The region gets promoted around the world as a food and wine destination. But he also noted the year-round residents here are well-traveled themselves, and as a result like to have dining options.

Firstenberger says most Originals members report that while solid tourism helps to keep the doors open at many establishments, it's that demand among locals that maintains a healthy restaurant culture. “The tourism industry helps strengthen and gives confidence to open restaurants, but it’s the local community that sustains our businesses,” she says.

And in case all that fine dining brings any negative side effects to local waistlines, the WalletHub study incidentally found Sarasota leading another important category. The community also comes in first among small cities in fitness centers per capita. 

[Business]  PetSuites Opens in Bradenton

The PetSuites franchise, a provider of doggie day care, pet boarding and grooming services made its debut in the Bradenton market this weekend with the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility, PetSuites Bradenton—the company’s nineteenth location nationwide. An official Grand Opening celebration was held this past weekend unveil the location at 5205 53rd Avenue E. Open seven days a week from 6:30am to 8pm, PetSuites provides the ultimate home-away-from-home for pets, convenient hours to accommodate the various needs of all pets and pet owners, from posh, spacious, spotless, smell-free boarding with heat and A/C, to grooming and pampering services for all breeds, and more. 

PetSuites

[Theater]  Theatre Odyssey Announces One-Act Play Winners

Theatre Odyssey has announced the winner and runner-up of its inaugural One-Act Play Festival open to U.S. playwrights. Tagged by Tampa-based playwright Jim Moss took the top prize, being named “Best Play” and winning $1,000, while Motherless Child by Louisiana-based playwright Peggy Aultman was named “Runner-Up” and received $500. The two winners were chosen from four finalists that were granted full productions at Glenridge Performing Arts Center November 1-4, 2018. The finalists were selected from 12 semi-finalists presented as readings to the public. Over 100 plays from over eighty playwrights in twenty-six states were submitted to the playwriting competition.

Tagged takes place in the near future with a frightening look at technology as a teenage girl agrees to be tagged with an artificially intelligent ankle cuff. Motherless Child is about a 40-something couple who are unable to conceive a child. The wife finds creative fulfillment in a university art class when she finds a jar containing a full-term female fetus in a nearby science lab. 

Theatre Odyssey

[Business]  Manatee County Hosts Small Business Expo

Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established business owners can access up to 20 local business resources from financial, marketing, workforce recruiting/training and small business development industries at Manatee County’s fourth annual Small Business Expo on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9:30am to noon at Downtown Central Library in Bradenton. The free event is open to the public and offers information about products and services that could help anyone launch a business or operate an established business more effectively. The expo also gives business owners a chance to network and promote their products and services to each other. Local organizations with booths at the expo will include Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) Florida, Career Source Suncoast, Manasota SCORE, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, Manasota County Black Chamber of Commerce, Spark Growth Station 2 Innovation, State College of Florida, Suncoast Community Capital, United Way Suncoast and more. 

Manatee County Government

[Business]  MarineMax Assists NASA with Orion Module Transport

A branch of the Clearwater-based boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax, was contacted with NASA to work on an exciting project. The MarineMax Houston Service team assisted in shrink wrapping an Orion crew module test article so that it could be safely transported from Texas to the Plum Brook Station testing facility at the Glenn Research Center in Sandusky, OH for the Ascent Abort-2 flight test. The Orion crew module mockup will be used for the Ascent Abort-2 test next April at the Kennedy Space Center. This flight test is an integral part of ensuring astronauts are safe by testing Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS). The LAS is a state-of-the-art crew escape system attached to the top of the spacecraft that will propel the crew module away from the rocket should a life-threatening event arise. The Orion spacecraft is being designed to take humans beyond the Moon and someday onto Mars. Although the project did not involve a boat, shrink wrapping is something that the MarineMax Houston team performs on a regular basis, making them ideal candidates for the job. 

MarineMax

[Philanthropy]  Jewelry to the Rescue Event to Benefit Animal Services

The Friends of Manatee County Animal Services and event sponsor, Jen Bowman of Keller Williams on the Water, have announced the 2nd Annual Jewelry to the Rescue event at Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. The event will take place on November 18 from 1pm to 4pm. Over 800 pounds of pre-owned jewelry will be available for sale. The variety of jewelry ranges from fine gemstones, to real gold and silver to costume pieces. Bring a piece of jewelry or $5 for entry. The afternoon of jewelry will also include raffles and special Happy Hour food and drink prices from Eliza Ann's Coastal Kitchen. All the proceeds benefit the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, a nonprofit that works hand and hand with Manatee County Animal Services to enrich the lives of the shelter animals by raising funds to provide additional resources, medical care and heartworm treatment.  

Jewelry to the Rescue

[Sports]  IMG Academy Appoints Arias Director of Player Development

IMG Academy has announced the addition of former longtime ATP World Tour pro Jimmy Arias as the new director of player development. Arias will help manage technical instruction and program delivery for IMG Academy’s boarding school students and professional trainees. Arias was one of the original tennis students at IMG Academy, then the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, when it opened in 1978. He turned pro at age 16, and within three years, reached the U.S. Open singles semifinals, won the 1981 French Open mixed doubles and claimed four professional singles titles. Arias reached a career-high of No. 5 in the world in 1984 at age 20. Since his retirement from the professional ranks, Arias has been involved in the game as both a coach and a commentator for ESPN, The Tennis Channel, Rogers Sportsnet and the Canadian Broadcasting Network. 

IMG Academy



[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: John Denver-Coming Home , November 11 – November 12

The season kicks off with this annual salute to veterans, featuring tribute artist Tom Becker. Come hear Tom Becker sing all of the favorite John Denver songs and wear red, white, and blue as the Pops honors every veteran with God Bless The USA, Salute to the Armed Forces and many more. General reserved discounted tickets are available to veterans and their families. Each performance is at different locations one at 1 Ram Way, Sarasota and the other at 5840 26th St. W, Bradenton.

[TODAY]  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

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Lifelong Learning Expo 2018 , November 15, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us Lifelong Learning EXPO 2018!  Light up your life on November 15 at the Carlisle Conference Center in Sarasota. The daylong event will feature renowned speakers and topics, like-minded learners, food, humor and information about all this region has to offer. 

The Carlisle Inn Conference Center, 3727 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Rock The Boat - Against Sex Trafficking , November 15, 7:00PM

An extraordinary evening to fight sex trafficking affecting American children on the rooftop of the Westin, downtown Sarasota, Co-Chaired by Marko Radisic and Elizabeth Moore. This will not be a seated event. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages and entertainment, a fabulous auction and moving survivor speaker! Please contact Sponsorship@SelahFreedom.com with questions or for more information.

The Westin, 100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Master of Dance , November 16 – November 17

Accompanied with live orchestra and operatic singers, Program 2 features the company premiere’s of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Rhapsody and Jerome Robbins’ The Concert alongside the revival of Christopher Wheeldon’s There Where She Loved.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Festa Italia! , November 16 – November 17

The Venice Symphony debut of Music Director/Conductor Troy Quinn will feature the joyous Festive Overture, op.96 by Dimitri Shostakovich, Ottorino Respighi’s lush Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome and Carnival of Venice featuring The Venice Symphony’s Aaron Romm on Cornet. Concertmaster Marcus Ratzenboeck solos on Saint-Saens’ showpiece Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, op. 28.

Venice Performing Arts Center, One Indian Ave., Venice

[SOON]  GALA: Champions for Children , November 17, 6:00PM

Champions for Children will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018. This annual signature gala, will be held at our Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club. All proceeds will support our valuable programs designed to enhance more than 7,000 Club members’ academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and leadership development. Champions for Children engages over 300 guests representing our community’s social philanthropists, foundations, donors, and friends of BGCSC.

Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Christmas at Casino Royale , November 17, 4:00PM - 10:00PM

Join the Sarasota County South Elks at their Christmas at Casino Royale benefitting Toys for Tots! Enjoy a sit-down dinner, casino games, auctions, raffle prizes and more. $45 per person and VIP full table reservations are available.

Please call Jim Lamb at (941) 228-6800 to reserve your tickets.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 5680 Rosin Way, Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: The Music Man , November 17 – December 29

The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this American institution with its one-of-a-kind score features fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, who brings trouble to River City, Iowa when he cons the townspeople into buying instruments for an imaginary band—but his plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when his heart is stolen by the town librarian. Tony Awarded-nominated Jeff Calhoun directs.

Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SPORTS: Putting for Pets - Golf Tournament Fundraiser , November 18, 7:00AM

Enjoy a day of gold benefitting homeless shelter pets! Register as a foursome or individually; all includes 18 holes of golf, cart, generous goody bag, awards banquet barbecue luncheon and 2 beer, wine or soft drink tickets. Contests and prizes throughout the day!

Heritage Harbour Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Woodblock Prints from Post-War Japan , November 18 – May 5

In the wake of the Second World War, woodblock prints emerged as a channel of diplomacy and friendship between Japan and the U.S. Printmaking continues to be a vibrant and ever-changing art form well into the 21st century. This exhibition draws the Ringling Museum of Art’s extensive holdings of postwar Japanese prints and local collections. On display will be works by key artists including Onchi Koshiro, Hiratsuka Un’ichi, Saito Kiyoshi, Yoshida Chizuko, and Hoshi Joshi, including a number of new acquisitions and never-before exhibited pieces.

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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Misatango , November 25

Misatango, a tango mass from Argentina, combines the passion of tango with the ancient beauty of the Latin mass sung to the melodies and rhythms of the streets of Buenos Aires. Dancers from Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company, choreographed by Elizabeth Bergmann, perform while Argentine composers Astor Piazzolla, Martin Palermi and Ariel Ramirez’s evocative Misa Criolla captures the sounds of Argentina with guitars, accordion, strings, voices and percussion.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Guitar Girls , November 28 – March 31

A celebration of female singer-songwriters who have used their music to give themselves a voice in contemporary America. Artists like Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, and Carly Simon have made indelible marks on the music industry.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul , November 28 – January 13

After several years of requests from theater patrons, Sheldon Rhoden will reprise the role of Marvin Gaye. This original show begins in the 1950s at the start of Gaye's career with Motown and follows its twists and turns until his untimely death in the mid-1980s.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 North Orange Ave., Sarasota.

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