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"We are going to help the constituency of the whole county if we can do things civilly and cooperate with municipalities without having to go back and forth suing each other."

- Fredd Atkins, Sarasota County Commission candidate
 

[Politics]  Moran, Atkins Each Promise Better Listening
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Both candidates seeking a Sarasota County Commission seat promise to listen more closely to community concerns from other players in the region, but definitely offer different takes on whose concerns have been thus far ignored. Republican Mike Moran, a Planning Board commissioner, says government needs to hear from leaders in development to solve a shortage in affordable housing, while Democrat Fredd Atkins, a former Sarasota mayor, pledges to hear out dialogue with local cities to improve inter-agency relations.

Atkins spent years on the municipal side of disagreements between city and county leadership. As the longest serving Sarasota City Commissioner ever when he left office six years ago, he believes communications have since worsened over disagreements such as the sunsetting of the Community Redevelopment Agency and solutions to homelessness. “They agree on a lot of things, but the major ones that pop out are those,” he says. “But we are going to help the constituency of the whole county if we can do things civilly and cooperate with municipalities without having to go back and forth suing each other.” Moran, though, says it will take someone outside politics to change the tone of conversation, and doubts Atkins record of success on that front. “It’s like any other relationship in life; it comes with trust and solid communication,” Moran says. “There was a lot of tension at the city when Mr. Atkins was there.”

Moran, as a development consult, has felt unheard in dealing with government bureaucracies that limit sensible practices for solving problems like affordable housing. “Government doesn’t create affordable housing. Developers of affordable housing do, and we need to speak to them about why they are not supplying a much-needed demand in our community,” he says. From his own conversations, he believes there must be relaxations of density restrictions in urban cores. Atkins, though, says he more often hears complaints about county commissioners listening to developers too much. “We need to encourage people to look at the reality of what we’ve gone through over the last 18 years, really the last 46 years of the Republican Party to determine which way Sarasota goes.” Atkins says voters upset about unfettered growth need their voices heard as well.

Atkins and Moran are running for the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission. Voters county-wide may vote in the November 8 general election. 

Pictured: Mike Moran, Fredd Atkins.

[Daily Shop]  Above the Neckline
Taylor Young

The '90s fashion trend beloved by all is back in style and better than ever. Get your hands on coveted chokers all your fashion icons have been sporting this year at Sarasota’s locally owned fashion boutique Philosophy and Vines. Walk into the hip shop to find an array of carefully crafted lace chokers by Candydolce, some with tiny dangling charms, others in a nude crochet. Easily accessorize the choker of your choice with a simple outfit of jeans and a tee for a chic, wearable look—or pair with a black sleek dress to channel your inner Kate Moss. Regardless of how you wear the must-have accessory, it instantly takes your style to the next level; take the plunge and make any outfit effortlessly cool. For more ways to wear the neck-hugging accessory, check out our TRENDSPORT fashion shoot featured in the September issue.


 

Philosophy and Vines, 606 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-400-9098.

[Recognition]  Child Protection Center Receives Grant

The Child Protection Center Inc., has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Wilson-Wood Foundation, benefitting the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). SATP will now be able to provide 139 therapy hours including individual, family, group and case management services for a period of one year with help from the grant.  

Child Protection Center

[Initiative]  Memmer Recognized by Gates Foundation

Local teacher Jason Memmer has been awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Award of Prestigious Excellence in Education. The award is given out every other year to 25 teachers across the US in recognition of their innovative teaching techniques and contributions to student learning. Memmer, who is a social studies teacher at Lee Magnet Middle School, has also been recognized for his devotion to making learning fun. 

Manatee County School District

[Recognition]  Polk Honored by Sarasota County Bar

Bonnie Lee Polk, an attorney with Williams Parker, was honored by the Sarasota County Bar Association (SCBA) with its C.L. McKaig Award. This award recognizes extraordinary service to the SCBA by one of its members in promoting the association’s goals, programs or functions. Polk is a litigation attorney, focusing on clients involved in probate and trust disputes, representing trustees and personal representatives, and was recognized for her extraordinary involvement with the SCBA.  

Williams Parker Attorney

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