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"This is an opportunity to help the colleges maximize the benefits of the combined institution resources for our students."

- Laurey Stryker, C4
 

[Higher Education]  Colleges to Allow Cross-Registration
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Sarasota college leaders in the past two years have allowed a few students to take classes at other area campuses and earn credit toward a degree at their institution, and dreamed of allowing broader cross-registration efforts. Now, that appears possible thanks to assistance from several foundations in the region. The Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, or C4, announced on Tuesday that students at New College of Florida, Ringling College of Art and Design, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota and University of Florida Sarasota-Manatee will be able to take classes on a space-available basis at other schools in the consortium.

“This is an opportunity to help the colleges maximize the benefits of the combined institution resources for our students,” said Laurey Stryker, who is managing the initiative. “This collaboration is significant.” Stryker, a former president of University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, fills a new position created thanks to financial support from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

The C4 Consortium, which also includes Florida State University at The Ringling and Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, was formed two years ago by college leaders in an effort to better brand the area as a college-rich region. Resources have also been pooled for administrative efforts such as emergency response training. The cross-registration effort announced Tuesday, the most public outcome from the consortium thus far, quickly was labeled a game-changer for the region.

Larry Thompson, president of Ringling College, said pilot efforts have already been in place allowing a few students to enroll for classes at other consortium schools. But the effort faced significant logistical challenges, with each college offering vastly different curricula and programs for earning degrees. With the funding for Stryker’s position, those challenges can be overcome. 

Stryker noted that in Florida, there is a benefit in that public and private colleges alike offer uniform class designations, i.e. a freshman English class at all institutions would be labels as credits earned for ENC 1101. She also stressed she is part of a team that includes those in registrar offices for all of the schools, and that cooperation between the campuses will be the key to success for the program. 

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[Good Bite]  CasAntica At Last
Kaye Warr

CasAntica is one of those restaurants I’m always meaning to try but I never quite seem to get around to it. I drive past the beautiful grey villa on Palm Avenue on an almost nightly basis and I’m always drawn to the twinkling courtyard lights and air of exotic mystery that seems to cloak the building. On Monday night, it occurred to me that this might be the perfect night to try CasAntica. The courtyard is more beautiful inside than outside and the interior is cozy and convivial. The owners greet each guest, sip wine with regulars at the bar and present plates of beautiful food with genuine smiles. To borrow an exclamation used regularly by my friend, Maggie Hughes: “You Guys!” As in: You guys! I can’t believe I’ve never been here before. You guys! It’s so romantic. You guys! The service is impeccable (ask for Charlie). You guys! The Grouper Livornese special was to die for. You guys! Their house made limoncello is the real deal. I truly enjoyed my visit to CasAntica and I’m really glad that they are open on Mondays. 

CasAntica, 1213 North Palm Avenue, 941-366-1840

[Exec Moves]  Pepper Joins Caldwell Trust as VP

Sandra L. Pepper joined Caldwell Trust Company as vice president and senior trust officer, according to R. G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., CEO and president. She brings over 35 years of experience in the industry, providing estate planning and other financial advice to high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions. Pepper began her career in the corporate trust division of Winters National Bank & Trust in Dayton, Ohio, where she worked for seven years. In 1983, she relocated to Sarasota and spent the next 16 years as vice president and trust officer in the personal trust division of Bank of America. She joined the wealth management division of Northern Trust in 1999, serving as vice president and senior trust advisor with her focus on estate planning and continuity for the next generation. Most recently, she managed $350 million in assets under her administration. 

Caldwell Trust Company

[Real Estate]  Delaney Manufacturing Leases at Interstate Park

Delaney Manufacturing leased 4,480 square feet in the Interstate Park Corporate Center on Interstate Boulevard in Sarasota from Interstate Park Partnership. Dane Champlin and Bill Cantrell of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT represented the tenant and David Greenfield of 1st Property Group represented the landlord. 

Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT

[Branding]  Inn at Midtown Unveils Renovation

The Inn at Midtown, on Tamiami Trail across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, recently underwent more than $700,000 in renovations as the property was rebranded to reflect a boutique experience for guests and visitors to the area. The property, managed by Charter One Hotels and Resorts, was formerly operated under the Best Western brand. Along with major property renovations, and new management and support services staff, The Inn at Midtown has implemented a new reservation system for the hotel, which simplifies usability and enhances the online booking process. 

The Inn at Midtown

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