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"I am ready to take on the establishment and challenge the status quo."

- Corie Holmes, Manatee County Commission candidate
 

[Politics]  Reagan, Trace, Holmes Pursue Manatee Seat
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

A long-time state lawmaker, an agricultural business owner and a former sheriff’s deputy aiming to shake up establishment control are all gunning to be the next Manatee County Commissioner representing District 1. The decision by incumbent Larry Bustle not to seek re-election drew a slew of candidates expressing interest this year, but only Republicans Ron Reagan, Priscilla Whisenant Trace and Corie Holmes ultimately qualified to run for the seat. 

Reagan spent eight years in the Florida House, including two as speaker pro tempore, before term limits forced him to retire in 2010. Now, he says he looks forward to continuing public service closer to home. A Manatee County resident for 40 years, he says his time in Tallahassee, including on the Appropriations committee, prepares him for work in county government. He wants to carefully explore ways to balance the county budget, and knows it will be a challenge to do so. “I did follow the study where a citizen board was brought on to peel the onion back for the 150 budgets within the Manatee County budget to see where the fat was, and they said there was no fat,” he says. While not a typical proponent of taxes, he says, he does support charging full impact fees and favors passage of a half-cent sales tax that could pass some costs on to tourists and visitors in the region.

Trace, founder of Ellenton Nursey Growers, decided to pursue this office at a time when her son Craig has taken on more responsibilities in the Parrish business. A long-time board member for community organizations like the Manatee County Fair and Manatee County Agriculture Museum, the Ellenton native believes her understanding of the rural district combined with a solid business background should serve the community well. “I would fight for the densities here in District 1,” she says. “It’s an agriculture area and we don’t want neighborhood densities.” She wasn’t happy with board votes to approve projects like Long Bar Pointe but acknowledges county officials must steer clear of legal ramifications that come with denying too many property rights to developers. Also a supporter of the sales tax, she says the county needs fair ways of balancing revenue shortfalls. “I’m very conservative, but I don’t spend money I don’t have,” she says.

Holmes, a former criminal investigator with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, says his background working for the agency will offer a deeper understanding of law enforcement needs than anyone on the board boasts today. A vocal critic of County Administrator Ed Hunzeker, Holmes promises a shake-up from the top down should he be elected. “I am ready to take on the establishment and challenge the status quo,” he says. “You have a board that is totally favorable to special interests.” He says he will rekindle a conversation between county government and regular citizens, and notes failures from animal services problems to the exhaustion of indigent health care revenues made with the sale of a hospital. It’s time, he says, for voters to “upset the apple cart.”

The Republican primary is scheduled for August 30. 

Pictured: Ron Reagan, Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Corie Holmes.

[Daily Shop]  Spice Up Your Life
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

Eyes watering, tongue smoking, forehead beading: if you get excited just thinking about these singular sensations, Bushwick Kitchen's hot, hot, burnin' hot condiments are right up your alley. Straight out of the scrappy Brooklyn neighborhood, the Bees Knees Spicy Honey and Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha pack not-so-subtle chili pepper heat that lives up to their names. Infused with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley, the Catskill Mountains and the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, both the honey and the sriracha combine the best elements of spicy and sweet—the honey simple and rich; the flavors of classic sriracha melding with the fermented depth of gochujang chili paste. Drizzle the honey over a bubbling cheese pizza pie, buttermilk ice cream, grilled watermelon or add to a burbon cocktail. Glaze Atlantic salmon with the sriracha and throw on the grill or create your own homemade hot wings, Korean bibimbap or a blazing breakfast sandwich. Find these scalding sauces in the corner store within Perq Coffee Bar—called The Goods. Whichever spread you opt for, have lots of water at the ready.  

Perq Coffee - The Goods, 1821 Hillview St., Sarasota, 941-955-8101.

[Tuesday Tech Talk]  GPS and Ad Tracking
Pedro Perez, pedro@nuevoadvertising.com

I’m sure you’ve seen them driving around town, sometimes a scooter with an advertisement cart behind them, sometimes it’s a big truck or even a mini truck with a thin billboard behind the driver—mobile billboards. Don’t think mobile like your smart phone, think mobile like moving; in a nutshell it is a moving billboard.

Have you ever wondered if this technology/advertising makes sense for your business? It all comes down to the tracking and the exposure you receive versus the money spent and the return on investment. This style of advertising allows you to track your advertisement as it travels down the road. You can view current traffic conditions and active driving times. This data provides the advertiser with the ability to monitor and re-route the mobile billboard drive. The advantage here is the real-time tracking and being able to analyze the cost benefits of leads.

It is possible as we move into our busier season here in Sarasota-Bradenton that you will be seeing more mobile billboards advertising services, restaurants, legal assistance and more. Have you ever connected with a business after seeing a mobile billboard? What message or advertised service would you find useful?

What can we expect in the future? It’s probably safe to say that things will be in motion: animations, videos, movie trailers and GIF’s. Reporting and data collection will be streamlined and become easier for the advertiser to manage and review.

Want to learn more about mobile advertising and if it is the right solution for your marketing needs? Contact Nuevo Advertising or a reputable local advertising agency to learn more. 

Nuevo Advertising

[Recognition]  Neal Communities Promotes Three

Neal Communities, the area's largest locally owned and operated private builder, recently recognized and promoted Nicole Brooks, Tashara Cronshaw and Diane Kerper within the Lakewood Ranch-based company. Brooks will act as the vice president of sales in Neal Communities’ north region. Cronshaw will transition to the vice president of human resources and Kerper will serve as the vice president of sales and marketing in the company’s south region. 

Neal Communities

[Opening]  Kobernick Anchin Benderson Opens Fitness Center

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, Sarasota’s senior community offering all levels of care, announced the re-opening of the expanded state-of-the-art campus fitness center that includes HUR SmartCard Strength Equipment and 2016 Biodex Balance System. The equipment utilizes smart technology customized by the organization’s wellness and rehabilitation team to an individual’s specific needs and ability level, and is an integral part of $1.4 million in this year’s campus enhancements meant to engage and nurture the mind, body and spirit. 

Kobernick Anchin Benderson

[Opening]  Cafe L'Europe Reopens Under New Ownership

Café L’Europe, the St. Armands Circle fine dining restaurant established in 1973, has reopened after a décor refresh under the new ownership of Ronald Milton and Joseph Balzano. Milton, co-owner of Scene magazine, and Balzano, are excited to add their own twists to the restaurant and its menu, while keeping true to many of the traditional elements which have made this iconic restaurant one of the most popular in town.  

Café L'Europe

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