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"The best way to make sure we're not discussing this in 10 years is to make sure those under 24 are not on the street."

- Ethan Frizzell, The Salvation Army
 

[Government]  Streamlining Homeless Case Management
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Leaders in the City of Sarasota have supported an effort to get homeless individuals into long-term housing, but admit the process, known as Housing First, hasn’t truly reached the implementation stage yet. Officials were directed by Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday night to look at ways to fill the gaps in case management and improve the process of getting transients first off the streets and ultimately under roofs.

But part of that also means breaking up homeless “cliques” and ensuring individuals get disseminated around the county, if not a broader region. “If there is no change in the concentration of depravity, and if we create the same thing without deconcentrating this, it is something further we will have to deal with,” said Mayor Willie Shaw. He was frustrated that a high percentage of the homeless individuals who have been offered housing vouchers have ended up at Janie’s Garden, a low-income housing development managed by the Sarasota Housing Authority. Police Capt. Kevin Stiff said eight vouchers have been issues, seven of which are in use, and three of those ended up going for housing at Janie’s Garden. “But it’s the individual’s choice where they find housing,” Stiff said.

Other individuals have gone to communities including Venice and Bradenton, but officials working on homeless issues say finding landlords who take the vouchers and meet official standards can be a challenging process.  

But not every individual working with the city has gone the housing route. Members of the city’s Homeless Outreach Team, frequently referred to as HOT teams, reported that city employees made more than 5,300 contacts with homeless people last year, and have already had more than 650 such interactions in the first months of 2016. Stiff noted that includes many repeated contacts with the same individuals repeatedly. Along the way, 11 individuals have utilized the Homeward Bound program, having transit provided to return them to a home community. Some 146 individuals have spent time in HOT team beds, and 85 of those have been funneled into existing service programs such as those offered by the Salvation Army, Harvest House or Jewish Family and Children’s Service. 

Major Ethan Frizzell of the Salvation Army said the key to solving the problem is consistent case management, particularly for those newly on the street, so that services can break people out of the cycle of chronic homelessness early. “The best way to make sure we’re not discussing this in 10 years is to make sure those under 24 are not on the street,” he said. 

[Exec Moves]  Center for Sight Promotes Huse

Center For Sight, a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Sarasota, has promoted Kinga Huse to chief operating officer. For the past year, Huse served as chief financial officer, where she was responsible for implementing cost-saving strategies and advancing the growth and development of Center For Sight. 

Center For Sight

[Exec Moves]  Hansen Officer for Florida Philanthropic Network

Teri A Hansen, president and CEO of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, was elected secretary and treasurer of the Board of Directors of Florida Philanthropic Network, a statewide association of 120 philanthropic organizations that work together build philanthropy in Florida. Hansen’s board leadership keeps her closely connected to statewide issues that impact the Sarasota-Manatee region and influence the Barancik Foundation’s mission to make a meaningful difference in Sarasota and beyond.   

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation

[Opening]  Heinrich Opening Suncoast Cancer Institute

Suncoast Cancer Institute, a Sarasota-based hematology and medical oncology practice under the direction of Dr. Penny Heinrich, announced its grand opening. Heinrich founded Suncoast Cancer Institute in Sarasota to offer personalized cancer services and provide comprehensive care for all types of cancer, as well as malignant and benign blood disorders. Heinrich graduated from Sarasota High School and received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She received her medical degree from the American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles and completed her residency in internal medicine at Louisiana State University in New Orleans before completing her fellowship in hematology and oncology at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She has practiced in Thomasville, Georgia and in New Port Richey. 

Suncoast Cancer Institute

[Expansion]  Rawson Design Opens Sarasota Office

Heidi Rawson Design announced an expansion into Sarasota. Heidi Rawson, founder and principal owner, said the opening of a Sarasota office is a return to where her career began. Rawson received her bachelor’s in fine arts from the Ringling College of Art and Design, and was designated a Trustee Scholar. Her work for Pavilk Design, nominated Interior Design’s top 100 Giants, and as design director for Breakstone Homes established her as a creative force in the interior design field. Local residents can see her as the cohost for Home & Castle TV. 

Heidi Rawson Design

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