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SRQ DAILY Feb 11, 2015

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"We couldn't be working with a better art and design college than Ringling College"

- Katherine Harris, Sarasota Bradenton Modern Pentathlon Organizing Committee
 

[Community]  Modern Pentathlon Collaborates With Ringling Students
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Ringling College President Larry Thompson and Sarasota Bradenton Modern Pentathlon Organizing Committee (SBMPOC) Chair Katherine Harris joined selected Ringling student artists at the school’s MadeBy Gallery to reveal the winning graphic design submissions for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1, which will adorn event posters, programs, T-shirts and other Pentathlon-related gear in the build-up to and throughout the event. Of the thirty-three Ringling students participating, the work of five young artists was ultimately chosen.

Illustration Senior Cameron Kramer’s submission - a blue-hued, neatly detailed portrait of the Pentathlon’s five competitions - was selected as the main design for the Modern Pentathlon’s event posters, while Illustration Junior Kade O’Casey’s sleek and action-packed portrayal will be featured on the event’s program covers and tote bags. Designs from Hailey Patalano, Kyle Beckett and Katherine Granger will all appear on T-shirts supporting the Pentathlon, with Granger’s design also being used for custom mugs.

“The Olympics used to have a major art piece to go along with it, that’s fallen to the wayside,” said Harris, who worked with Thompson last year to collaborate with the college on the event’s very well-received logo, and has continued to push for a stronger artistic aspect in upcoming Olympic events. As a result, she returned to Ringling this year for further collaboration. “We couldn’t be working with a better art and design college than Ringling College. I am so proud of these students. You can see the vast array of interpretations and it’s just remarkable.”

For the students participating, this meant an opportunity to work with a client and gain real-world experience prior to graduating, and for the winners it means a display of their work before an international audience. Assembled before their work, the students expressed gratitude but weathered the pressure like seasoned professionals.

“I treated it like an assignment,” said one, when asked whether working with a client affected his approach. “It’s about finding a balance between what you like and what the client likes,” elaborated O’Casey.

“All you need is line-work, a darker color and a lighter color,” said Kramer, reflecting on her mindset while designing for the competition. “I wanted to keep it simple.”

“We are real believers that students ought to get real-world experience before they graduate – that they’re prepared professionally,” said Thompson, who this year made a promise to such an effect to the college’s incoming students, that each would receive the opportunity. “We are a big believer in shattering the myth of the starving artist.”

The top submissions will be on display at the Pentathlon Village at Nathan Benderson Park from Feb. 20-22 and will be on sale at the madeby Gallery until Feb. 28. 

[Development]  Rapalo Rezone Approved

A request to rezone a 35-acre property in South Sarasota County to allow for a 110-home subdivision off of Englewood Road won support from Sarasota County Commissioners on Monday, with officials vowing to keep an eye on natural resources as the project moves forward.

The approval was a major step for the Rapalo development, planned on a 35.25-acre parcel adjacent to the existing Ventura Village community. The zoning for the property was changed from Open Use Estate to Residential Single-Family, allowing for development with a density of up to 5.5 units per acre. Residents from the neighboring project raised concerns about the potential boost in traffic, particular as school bus stops are locate on major roads in the vicinity.

Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson said concerns among neighbors about potential traffic issues and safety matters will be be followed, but ultimately many of those concerns are handled by the state or other government entities. “We as a body are much more limited than people think we are,” Robinson said, “especially when we are talking about state roads, state studies, and not just about transportation but wildlife and other areas.” 

[Daily Shop]  Sunday Brunch in Italy
Kaye Warr

Amore by Andrea, the new restaurant by Chef Andrea Bozzole located on Longboat Key in the Bay Isles shopping plaza, now serves brunch on Sunday mornings for the exceptionally reasonable price of only $29 per person. The buffet is spread throughout the large high-ceilinged dining room and features a dazzling array of Italian delicacies and breakfast favorites. The cold buffet has Air Dried Beef filled with a delicate goat cheese mousse and Vitello Tonnato, which is thinly sliced veal flavored with a creamy tuna sauce. The hot buffet is filled with homemade treats like sausage and peppers, chicken cacciatore, frittatas, bacon and lasagna. There’s a prime rib carving station next to the omelet station and with a place of pride in the center of the room a table laden with desserts. Andrea walks through the dining room checking and explaining dishes, while charming dining manager Tito greets guests and leads them to the sunlit patio or more formal dining room. 

Amore by Andrea, 555 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key, 941-383-1111

[Exec Moves]  Goodwill Hires Wilkins

Goodwill Manasota hired Rick Wilkins as director of logistics and transportation. Wilkins  worked for more than 26 years with GA Foods in St. Petersburg. He possesses in-depth knowledge of warehousing, distribution and logistics management. In his new role, Wilkins will oversee the transportation department, including the fleet that moves product throughout the network of retail stores and donation centers, the home services department which picks up donations at homes, and retail sales at the North Bargain Barn, as well as salvage operations, including the final processing of unsold items that are resold to buyers. 

Goodwill Manasota

[Opening]  Windwood To Open This Weekend

Neal Communities is hosting a grand opening event for Windwood, a gated community with 90 homes in North Venice, on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11am–2pm.The family-oriented Windwood community consists of 46.3 acres with 53 percent of the community dedicated to open space. The Inspiration Series homes, which showcase a craftsman architectural style, will be offered in Windwood. These affordable one- and two-story floor plans range from 1,772 square feet and are flexible up to 2,500 square feet. 

Neal Communities

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