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"Drinking 'better' does not mean you have to spend more."

- Thomas Morgan, Seagrape Wine Company
 

[Business]  Seacoast Vinology
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

There’s something about living close to the sea—particularly those intoxicating tropical bits of paradise soaked up with a glass of swirling substance in hand. Seagrapes, or baygrape plants stay native to their roots near seaside beaches throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and, yes, Florida. Wine is not actually made from the fruit of the Seagrape tree, but rather from the wine grapes grown in ocean-influenced vineyards and near coastal appellations. But Seagrape Wine Co. welcomes area aficionados and newbie imbibers alike to its brand new sector south of the Trail to enjoy its tasting lounge and retail shop stocked with top-shelf vintages and natural varieties from coveted peaks and valleys around the globe. 

Vino optimist and Seagrape Wine Co. owner Thomas Morgan seeks to uncork the nuances of natural wines and shine light on the trends breaking out in the winemaking industry at his newly built-out seaside retreat with an open space to socialize with friends and strangers about what they are drinking and buying. With a robust taste and knowledge for the craft of adult grape juice, his vocation is simple—to provide quality products and help steer exploratory imbibers toward handmade wines within their comfort zones (style and price).

“‘Natural wine’ is a term overused and underdefined in the current moment,” notes Morgan. “When I say natural wine, I mean wine fermented with its native yeast rather than a purchased set of yeasts—wine that is not encouraged to ferment by adding catalysts or yeast foods, and in general, is not manipulated.” With a growing fixation for healthier, organic lifestyle options, biodynamic and sustainable viticulture (cultivation of grapevines) has created quite the stir. And natural vs. conventional wine is starting to prevail with a "hands-off" approach, meaning minimal technological intervention like irrigation, letting the grapes grow and do their work sans pesticides and manufacturing the wine in bottles with little to no chemical ingredients, aka sulphites. “There is a lot of applied chemistry in the beverage business," Morgan says, "and my goal is to focus my shop, selection and conversations on wine made with traditional, ancient methods.” With a personal love for European wines, Morgan notes that most great California, Australia or Chilean winemakers will even admit they find inspiration in old-style European wines.

“Wine to me is not about varietals," he says. "We as American consumers like to know the varietal of a wine because it is a good substitute in our vocabulary for ‘flavor’ or ‘style’.” While guests will certainly find many different varietals of reds and whites at his cellar, conversation with Morgan will move quickly to geography and geology, rather than grape type. And icebreakers will likely start with 'what are you drinking and enjoying now?' or 'what have you had and liked that you are not finding any longer?' “It's about your taste and adventure," he says, "not mine."

Seagrape Wine Co.’s bar and shop promotes lingering and hanging around with a glass to sip and learn—centering itself around “open, non-judgmental conversations about the ever subjective topic of taste,” says Morgan. “Hopefully I can bring some fun back into this exploration and help folks feel good about the wineries and people they are supporting.” Just getting a little more connected to the process, the people, the history and the geography goes a long way. “Drinking ‘better’ does not mean you have to spend more," Morgan notes. "We shop at farmers markets and try to eat locally these days—we should be looking for provenance in our wine too." 

Grand Opening and Open House today from 4pm-7pm. Discounted gift certificates for the holidays available.

Seagrape Wine Co., 4333 South Tamiami Trail, Unit F, Sarasota, 941-260-9717.

[GoodBite]  So Ramentic
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

Freshly opened eatery Fushipoke, just announced its exciting addition of daily Ramen Nights. In addition to its well received raw poke bowls, udon noodle lovers can now enjoy dinner in the cozy-modern Hawaiian hangout with a $1 sake shot and steaming heap of Asian soup. Stop in from 5pm-8pm for a Shoyu, Miso, Spicy or Veg Miso ramen bowl, much like a wholesome, saltastic belly hug. Order up!  

Fushipoke, 128 North Orange Ave., Sarasota, 941- 330-1795.

[Education]  Dahlquist Named Principal of Lakewood Ranch High School

The School District of Manatee County has announced that Dustin Dahlquist has been named the new principal of Lakewood Ranch High School. A final decision was made following interviews, staff input and a community forum that was held last week. Principal Dahlquist has been principal at Buffalo Creek Middle School since 2016. He has served Manatee County for more than 21 years as a teacher and administrator. Dahlquist’s new role will take effect early next year. A job posting for his replacement at Buffalo Creek Middle will be forthcoming. The process will include public input, including the opportunity for the public, faculty and staff to meet and speak with the finalists for the position. 

Lakewood Ranch High School

[Real Estate]  RASM CID Installs 2019 Officers, Honors Shumway

The Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has installed its 2019 officers. During the event, Kristi Hoskinson gave a presentation on business planning and Erick Shumway was recognized as 2019 Commercial Realtor of the Year.

The Commercial Realtor of the Year award is presented to a Realtor member of the Commercial Investment Division who epitomizes the Realtor image and has a proven track record of dedication to their fellow agents and community. Shumway is actively involved in CID and has more than 47 years of real estate experience on Florida’s West Coast. He specializes in commercial and investment properties including office, retail, industrial and multi-family.

The 2019 CID officers are President Susan Goldstein, President-Elect Joe C. Hembree, Vice President Erick Shumway, Treasurer Melissa Harris, Secretary Sean Dreznin and Past President David Roth. The CID directors who will serve in 2019 are Ivan Gould, Neil McCurry, Evan Berlin, Benjamin Bakker, Kenneth Hughes, Ken Hoskinson and Tony Veldkamp. 

RASM Commercial Investment Division

[Healthcare]  Compeer Sarasota Receives $95k Grant for Teen Mental Health

Compeer Sarasota has been awarded $95,000 from Compeer Inc. to serve children 5 to 17 years old with mental health disorders in Sarasota and Manatee County. Disbursed over a three-year period, the stipulation for these funds is to meet 100 children service goals by the end of 2021, which will make this program sustainable going forward. The grant calls for plans to reach into cities with high growth population where children currently remain on a waiting list, such as in areas like North Port and Venice. There are also plans to target high-need areas in North Sarasota County and Manatee County. Additionally in reviewing the suicide incidences among teens in Florida, it is of note that over a three-year period from 2015–17, 3,187 teens chose to end their lives, including 275 in Sarasota County. The Compeer Youth Mentoring Program encourages youth with mental health disorders to build self-confidence, self-reliance, and healthy relationships. This is achieved by involving them in one-to-one mentorships, with volunteer adults in regular positive social contact. 

Compeer Sarasota

[Real Estate]  GATES Construction Selected for The Hamilton at Lakeside

GATES Construction has been selected as the construction manager for The Hamilton at Lakeside, a new multi-family complex. Located on N. John Young Parkway in Kissimmee, The Hamilton at Lakeside will consist of two four-story multi-family buildings with a total of 108 units. The buildings will feature one- and two-bedroom floorplans and have exterior covered carports. A new 16,293-square-foot clubhouse will offer amenities such as a pool, hot tub and sauna. The surrounding gardens will have multiple benches throughout, with water fountains and a dog park. Construction is slated to begin later this month. Architectural design services will be provided by GLA-ATL, LLC. 

GATES Construction



[SRQ Events]  Applications Now Open! SMARTgirl 2019 Mentorship Summit and Luncheon
Rebecca Brey, rebecca.brey@srqme.com

Girls in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th are invited to apply for the 2019 SMARTgirl Mentorship Summit and Luncheon to be held on March 15, 2018 from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Explore the possibilities and celebrate every girl’s potential at SMARTgirl. Participants will engage in an innovative program designed to educate middle school girls on career imaginings and the tools they need to succeed through mentorship, soft skills training and hands-on workshops with some of the community’s top women leaders. Limited participant spaces. Free program for those accepted. Applications close: January 16, 2019. 

Apply online here!

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Cycle 2: Art Center Instructors, McMennamy and Gatzambide , November 29 – January 4

Art Center Instructors exhibition will feature the talented local and visiting Art Center Sarasota instructors. A second gallery will offer Stephen McMennamy, an Atlanta-based artist, his first solo exhibition featuring his time-based video collages. Artist Peter Gatzambide will exhibit a recent series of assemblage paintings and works on paper in his first solo exhibition at Art Center Sarasota.

Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota.

[TODAY]  THEATER: Black Nativity , December 12 – December 21

Originally written by Langston Hughes, this Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production is a celebration of the Nativity story with gospel, blues, spiritual, and Christmas music, paired with the poetry of Langston Hughes and the creativity of WBTT. Will inspire and entertain all ages.

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

[TODAY]  THEATER: Straight White Men , December 12 – March 1

Monty Navarro may be distant heir to the family fortune, but there are several deadly ways to jump the line of succession. All the while, Monty must juggle his mistress, his fiancée, and the constant threat of landing behind bars. Of course, 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

[TODAY]  BUSINESS: SRQ Magazine's 6th Annual Women in Business Competition , December 10 – January 25

Nominations are now open for SRQ Magazine’s 6th Annual Women in Business Competition, recognizing extraordinary women who have made meaningful contributions to the Sarasota and Bradenton communities through their business, non-profit and philanthropic endeavors. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today! Once nominated, individuals will be invited to submit a formal application which will be juried by a panel of outside judges.

Nominations are open through Friday, January 25, 2019; midnight.

[TODAY]  GALLERY: Art and Jewels , December 14 – January 7

This intersectional exhibition pairs specific paintings and wall sculptures with vignettes of art jewelry that create a collaboration and conversation between the two. Representing nearly 30 different artists and jewelry designers, 530 Burns blurs the lines between art and jewelry and sparks the warm, fuzzy feelings conjured up during the holiday season.

530 Burns Gallery, 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[TODAY]  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

[TODAY]  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.

[TODAY]  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.

[TODAY]  THEATER: All Shook Up , December 6 – December 23

One part Shakespeare (Twelfth Night) and a whole bunch of the great Elvis Presley and you have the makings of Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical Theatre heaven. So, “Don’t Be Cruel,” grab that “Hound Dog” and “Love Me Tender,” this holiday season. Because, everyone needs a hunka hunka “Burning Love” for Christmas.

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

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Lights in Bloom , December 20 – January 6

For the 15th year, and with an expanded 15-night schedule, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will light up the holiday season with Lights in Bloom!  More than one million lights will illuminate the Gardens and walkways. The tropical holiday paradise will also include nightly live entertainment, games, crafts, and grilled foods from Michael’s on East. Celebrate the holiday season at Lights in Bloom! Event dates are December 20–23, 26–30, and January 1–6.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 South Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: 15th Anniversary Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency , December 20 – January 5

The 15th Anniversary Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency takes over USF Sarasota- Manatee beginning December 20, culminating with the Celebration Concert at the Sarasota Opera House on January 5. 20+ free events will be held in the Performance Tent, including orchestra and chorus rehearsals, master classes, and works-in-progress recitals. Super Strings, December 29, features Florida students performing side-by-side with PMP students under the baton of Itzhak Perlman. Complete schedule and tickets available online at PMPSuncoast.org.

USF Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens , December 31

This black tie event features a private journey through tropical holiday light displays, passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated four-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing, culminating with a champagne toast overlooking the fireworks on Sarasota Bay.

[SOON]  DANCE: Sarasota Illumination , December 31, 9:00PM - 1:00AM

The most anticipated party of the year is right around the corner....NEW YEARS EVE!

Full Moon Promotions is bringing back THE Sarasota New Years Eve Party to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium to ring in 2019. This will be THE Biggest & Best Ticketed New Years Party in the area! Tickets are all inclusive; open full bar, bottomless champagne, catered apps, live & DJ entertainment, and a huge dance floor and light show. Ring in the new year right at Sarasota Illumination!

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Cirque Ma’Ceo , January 4 – February 3

The Magic of Ma’Ceo... described by the ocala star banner as an- “Equine Cirque du Soleil”! This theatrical European style, equestrian themed, cirque show tells a beautiful seamless story with a contemporary blend of Acrobatics, Aerial, Dance, and Equestrian Arts woven to the acoustic beats of rich Spanish guitar. This renowned show has toured the nation this past decade, recently performing in Honolulu, Hawaii, Alaska, and Las Vegas. For the first time ever, Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in front of their hometown crowd,Sarasota Florida! To make this occasion even more special, we will be offering a VIP ticket to purchase a Benefit Dinner with the rare opportunity to eat, drink, and personally get to know the cast of Cirque Ma’Ceo right under the Big Top! A large portion of the ticket proceeds will be directly donated to Big Cat Habitat and the animals who have filled our lives with joy.

Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert , January 5, 5:00PM

The culmination and highlight of the 17-day Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency, the 15th Annual Celebration Concert at the Sarasota Opera House features the most gifted, young musical talents of our time. The PMP Chorus is led by Patrick Romano, Chorus Master and the PMP String Orchestra performs under the baton of Itzhak Perlman.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: Cycle 3: SVAS, Nugent & Arbaugh, ASALH and Work of He(art) , January 24 – March 1

In Gallery 1, Sarasota Visual Artists Studios will present an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Andrea Dasha Reich, Barbara Banks, Bill Buchman, Duncan Chamberlain, Grace Howl and Larry Forgard. A collaboration between Jen Nugent and Jack Arbough uses drawing, collage and video to address competing impulses to conserve and explore in Gallery 2. In Gallery 3, the Manasota branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History highlights African-American artists from Sarasota and Manatee counties. And Gallery 4 features an open, juried exhibition.

Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Pirates of Penzance , January 10 – January 27

This rollicking, music-filled farce, which premiered in 1879, includes home-town references to our own Pittsburg Pirates. At eight years of age, Frederic was apprenticed to a group of fun-loving, soft-hearted pirates. Now 21, he decides to leave the pirates to lead “a blameless life.” He makes it his goal to eradicate these pirates. Fun and mayhem follow.

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

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