SRQ DAILY Dec 5, 2019
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"As a competitive student athlete, I wanted to share important aspects of exercising, supplements and eating habits to help aspiring athletes reach their personal goal."
Can an app on your smartphone help you diet and exercise more consistently? A new program developed by IMG Academy senior Lenox Huh aims to do just that.
His application, “House of Gainz,” aims to help users get news on fitness routines and detailed recipes on food to keep athletes eating right.
“As a competitive student athlete, I wanted to share important aspects of exercising, supplements and eating habits to help aspiring athletes reach their personal goal,” Huh says in a video explaining the app.
The program just won third place in the 2019 Congressional App Challenge, which pitted the software against other student developed entries from Congressional District 16. The competition is part of encouraging more students in the region to enter science, technology, math and engineering fields.
“STEM education gives students the knowledge they need to succeed and helps the U.S. compete in a global economy,” said U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. “I am impressed by the creative and innovative apps that were developed and submitted by students from my district. The future is in good hands with these students.”
Ultimately, Huh’s program was beaten out by ButgetR, an app promoting fiscal responsibility in teens and that was developed by a team from Newsome High School in Hillsborough County. Entries were judged by Stan Shultz and Sara Hand of Spark Growth, Sunita Ludwig of USF Sarasota-Manatee, David Cotrone of Vine Strategies, and Marilyn Carrasquillo of Hillsborough Community College. 
A generous grant from Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) will help student achievement reach new heights in Manatee County. An investment of $100,000 from MCF’s ‘Success Through Literacy Fund’ will provide funding to Soar in 4, an initiative that promotes student success and school readiness. The grant was awarded to the Manatee Education Foundation to support the District’s Soar in 4 Family Nights and summer programs for pre-kindergarten students.
A Soar in 4 Family Night is planned for Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5 pm. until 7:30 pm. Learning activities will be taking place at Manatee Central Library, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, and ArtCenter Manatee--all located in Downtown Bradenton. A special gift will be given to the first fifty children to visit ArtCenter Manatee (McDonald’s gift cards) and Manatee Central Library (drawstring backpacks). All families are invited to play, explore and participate in activities designed to support classroom learning.
For all pets, adoption fees will be waived in lieu of a donation made to the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services (FoMCAS). This promotion is effective through December 31.
All cat and dog adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate. Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $20. The special promotion will be held at the MCAS located at 305 25th St. West in Palmetto and Manatee County Cat Town, 216 6th Ave E in Bradenton. Please go to our website, www.mymanatee.org/pets, to view all adoptable pets and for hours and directions.
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School has announced its 2019 to 2020 board of trustees, which is charged with safeguarding and upholding the mission of the school. Co-chairs of the board are Mitch Blumenthal and Rachel Saltzberg, Robert Landman is Treasurer, and Stacey Edelman is Secretary. Trustees are David Chessler, Andrew Cohen, Gregory Farrington, PhD, Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald, Rabbi Elaine Glickman, Juliette Feld Grossman, Wilma Hamilton, Dr. Wendy Katz, Lillian Lincoln Lambert, and Betty Rosenthal. Rachel Benderson is the Parent Association Liaison and Richard Hershorin is a Lifetime Member. Members of the board of trustees come from across Their expertises lie in education, law, business, finance, marketing, development and philanthropy.
The Spirit of Giving special section highlights philanthropically-minded companies and individuals who engage with an incredibly vibrant and diverse ecosystem of nonprofit organizations in Sarasota and Manatee County. The feature was printed in our December magazine but is now available to view online. Kudos to these Giving Champions for the good work that they do in our community!
Kick off the holiday season by participating in the 43rd annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach, returning Saturday, December 14.
Pre-register by Nov. 20 to guarantee the best price, along with receiving a long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner bag. Pre-registration ends Dec. 8, limited race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m.
With many participants wearing fun holiday costumes, this annual event presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Dr. Heidi K. Anderson-DOCS draws hundreds of runners, walkers and joggers for the 5K race and one-mile fun run.
The 5K race is chip-timed and there will be finisher medals for 5K and one-mile participants. Custom awards will be distributed to first through sixth place finishers in all age categories. Following the races, runners are invited to stay for music, food and raffle prizes. All runners are also welcomed to participate in a holiday-themed costume contest.
The 5K run is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club and proceeds benefit the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.
For online registration or a full schedule of events, visit scgov.net (keywords Registration and Reservations). Registration forms are available by visiting scgov.net and for pick-up at any county recreation center, library or government building. Completed forms can be mailed to Twin Lakes Park, Building C, 6700 Clark Road,
Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
Returning for the third year, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet brings its stunning production to the VPAC for three performances. Accompanied by 26 musicians from The Venice Symphony with guest conductor Joeseph Caulkins, and a brand new set, these pre-professional performers will stun you with their elegance and strength in this holiday tradition. Single tickets on sale now at veniceperformingartscenter.com or (941) 218 3779.
Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave building 5, Venice, FL 34285
Welcoming all Veterans' Caregivers and Veterans caring for a loved one to a free lunch and monthly Caregivers Support Group every third Monday of the month. This group focuses on the Caregiver and not the patient. Julie Cook Downing, Facilitator and President of Caregivers' Comfort Creations, LLC, has over two decades of experience with both support groups and Family Caregiving.
Mindspa Integrative Wellness Center, 5632 Bee Ridge Rd #101, Sarasota, FL 34233
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lights up the holiday season with Lights In Bloom. Over two million lights will illuminate the gardens and walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through magical gardens filled with beautifully lit flowers, radiant rainforest butterflies, dragonflies and more. The tropical holiday paradise includes nightly visits from Santa (before Christmas Eve), children’s arts and crafts activities and games and special entertainment. Grilled foods will be available for purchase from the Michael’s on East grill including a cash bar. The Selby House Cafe will also be open with its full menu. In its 16th year, Lights In Bloom has become a tradition for residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season in Sarasota.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Doug and Kayleen met at age eight in the nurse’s office at their parochial school. Over the course of 30 years, the two build a complex connection over a lifetime of injuries, both physical and emotional. Doug is a daredevil jock with a bit of a death wish; Kayleen struggles with her own internal demons. Moving back and forth in time, the play follows the difficult path of friendship, love and adulthood. Truly a different type of love story, this dark comedy will leave you smarting from its sharp humor and sharper insights.
Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Ring in the New Year at the Sarasota Bayfront Midnight Fireworks Spectacular! See one of the best fireworks displays Southwest Florida has to offer. Make your reservations now by calling Marina Jack at (941) 365-4232. Proceeds benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.
Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) is preparing for its 49th year of extremely popular global issues lectures and musical conversations. In 2020, these programs will begin in January and continue through the end of March. Speakers of global issues lectures are well-known, highly experienced experts, and guests on musical conversations are internationally renowned musicians, singers, and performers. SILL is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. In its 49th season, its programs will include 96 lectures and musical conversations presented in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch. SILL audiences mostly consist of highly educated and intellectually curious seniors living on the Suncoast year-round or during winter months. SILL also simulcasts some of its lectures to selected senior communities. Last year, attendance at SILL events exceeded 40,000. Single tickets to SILL events are only $10 at the door when available, and a season ticket for 12 same-day lectures cost just $85, which represents substantial savings. For program schedules, venues, speaker bios, and ordering season tickets visit sillsarasota.org
First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave.
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