SRQ DAILY Feb 27, 2018
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"As a pro-life, pro 2nd Amendment, anti-illegal immigration fighter for our constitutional rights I will proudly support Trump and his agenda in Washington."
A political chain of events continued to light on Monday, with the formal announcement that state Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, would run for Congress in U.S. House District 17. Steube plans to vacate his Senate seat, an event which in turn will likely lead other elected officials in the region to seek that post as well.
Steube stressed his strong Second Amendment credentials and history of military service when he announced his plans for higher office, while also taking a jab at the workings of Washington, D.C. “I’m running because Washington is broken; it needs to serve the people it was intended to serve, Floridians; rather than special interests in DC," says Steube. "My entire adult life has been about service; I enlisted in the Infantry after September 11 because I wanted to serve my country in the war on terror. After service in the military I served the state of Florida in the Florida House for six years, and the Florida Senate for the last two years. As a pro-life, pro 2nd Amendment, anti-illegal immigration fighter for our constitutional rights I will proudly support [President] Trump and his agenda in Washington and I'm proud to have the backing of Florida's law enforcement because they know they'll have my support.”
The son of former Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube, the state senator hopes to clinch the law-and-order vote in a Republican fiend that may also include other sheriff’s in the nine-county district. But he also will likely face other lawmakers. State Rep. Julio Gonzalez, R-Venice, says he is considering running for the seat, as is state Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers. State Rep. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, has also considered running for the district but is more likely to run for Steube’s Senate seat. And Charlotte County-based activist William Akins had already been campaigning heavily in rural parts of the district, while John Sawyer, a conservationist who challenged Rooney in 2016, also has thrown his hat in the ring. And those are just the Republicans.
On the Democratic side, April Freeman, a Cape Coral Democrat who also challenged Rooney in 2016, as is Highlands County sleep technologist, have also filed. And Sarasota party leaders suggest more options may be on the way. “We will continue to recruit capable quality candidates with democratic values,” says Sarasota Democratic Party chair JoAnne DeVries.
That said, both the Congressional seat and Senate seat in play seem safely in Republican hands. Rooney in 2016 defeated Freeman by 27.6 percent, and President Trump won the district over Democrat Hillary Clinton by 27.2 percent. Steube in 2016 won in state Senate District 23 over Democrat Frank Alcock by 17.4 percent. Gonzalez and Gruters both may be contenders for the Senate race as well. 
This particular Daily is as much of a symbiotic combination of ‘GoodBite’ and ‘ShopTalk’ as are the subject matters at hand. Modern Events, TableSeide Restaurant Group’s catering division, was recently named as the exclusive bookings and catering company for Architectural Salvage Warehouse & Garden. The newly developed association of these two thriving local businesses will bring not only a mutually beneficial relationship to each other, but a dynamic experience unparalleled in the community thus far for special events, sit-down meals, meetings, parties and receptions.
Architectural Salvage offers an eclectic mix of architectural antiques, furniture, décor and art in a bohemian-style, funky charm atmosphere. Hosts gain the benefit of being able to “borrow” anything from the store to use for their decorations and backdrops on the day of their event, giving them complimentary creative license to create a whimsical and colorful setting for their event, including access to a built-in bar. Its venue provides one-of-a-kind indoor and/or outdoor recourse, with even the option to keep the store open, of which a percentage of sales can be applied towards your rental space fee. And with Modern Event’s menu created with farm-to-table, locally grown ingredients in mind, you and your guests are receiving pure freshness, simplicity, quality and presentation. Their commitment to hospitality excellence and capacity to personalize full-dining services deliver a bespoke, next-level experience you’ve been fantasizing about for your upcoming event.
Contact Ryan Hill at 941.552.9650 or ryan@tableseide.com for further booking info.
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The Pines of Sarasota Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed attorney Charla M. Burchett as a member of the board. Burchett is a partner in the Sarasota office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate and gift taxation, estate administration, and trust administration. Burchett’s past professional and civic activities include chairing the estate planning and solo divisions of the Sarasota County Bar Association, serving as president of the Southwest Florida Guardianship Council, as well as president of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Florida State Guardianship Association, and chair of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of just three cardiac programs in the United States and Canada that earned the highest 3-Star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes in all five adult cardiac surgery procedures STS measures in its latest analysis: Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG), Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR), AVR + CABG, Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR) and MVRR + CABG. The 3-star ratings, which denote the highest category of quality, place SMH’s cardiac surgery team among the top performers of more than 1,000 cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac surgery groups voluntarily submitting case records to the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database for analysis and comparison. The latest analysis of data spans three years. The STS star rating system is a leading measure of quality in health care, rating the outcomes of cardiac surgery programs in the United States, Canada and a growing number of international participants. Only three participating hospitals achieved the 3-Star ratings across the board, according to the January 2018 results reported by STS.
SMART has announced that it has received an Immediate Impact grant from the Arthur T. Esslinger Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The $5,000 grant will assist in the purchase of a new tractor. Established in 1987, Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) is a nonprofit organization that provides horseback riding, carriage driving and equine-assisted activities for individuals with disabilities. Located in eastern Manatee County, SMART is a mostly volunteer organization that serves over 650 individuals with disabilities each year, including people with a variety of challenges such as autism, attention deficit disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, as well as individuals with terminal illness, emotional or mental health conditions, and hearing, speech or vision impairments. Among the activities offered are therapeutic horseback riding and driving, a literacy program, and programs for veterans, women with breast cancer, at risk youth and teens, and victims of human trafficking.
MarineMax recently received several awards for customer satisfaction and their efforts in selling Sea Ray, including one for MarineMax Sarasota. MarineMax Sarasota, MarineMax Fort Myers, MarineMax Lake Ozark, and MarineMax Long Island Lindenhurst were among the top five retailers for Sea Ray worldwide. These awards were given to dealerships that actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue continuous improvement to better serve the customer. MarineMax stores are being awarded for having effectively met the needs of their customers and providing them with superior customer service.
The Sarasota Young Professionals on Saturday, March 3, are hosting the Q Dash Scavenger Hunt for an afternoon of team-building discovery, surprises and fun. Teams of four will compete to find landmarks throughout Downtown Sarasota using the official Q Dash Clue Book and Map to earn points. The team with the most points will win a trophy and a grand prize package of local goodies and gift cards. Registration for a team is $80, and all teams must be registered by March 1 to participate. Registration is open to anyone over 21 years of age, as there will be alcohol at the pit stops. The hunt begins at Selby Library on March 3 at 2pm.
Trapped underground after a deadly collapse, a coal miner finds his salvation in the arrival of a young and inexperienced first responder. While they wait for additional rescue assistance, they discover they have a curious amount in common. As the men confront mortality, their connection may unearth a deeper revelation about acceptance and spiritual refuge. For more information please visit www.urbanitetheatre.com for show times and tickets.
Urbanite Theatre , 1487 Second Street, Sarasota
This exhibit features the art of Robert Baxter, Jeff Cornell, Bill Farnsworth and James Griffin. With unquestionable mastery of their medium, each artist demonstrates their vision of artistic self expression.
Dabbert Gallery, 46 South Palm Ave., Sarasota.
This exhibition celebrates the ten-year anniversary of Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts (ILSSA), a social engaged art project founded in 2008 to investigate labor, time, and what we value. A selection from the first ten years of the project will be featured, and ILSSA co-founder Emily Larned will be in-residence in the gallery for the first two weeks of the show.
Ringling College of Art and Design Gallery, 2700 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
A biting absurdist satire from Eugene Ionesco, a seemingly normal man wakes up, goes to work, drinks too much and flirts with his coworker, when normalcy is shattered by the thundering arrival of a full-grown rhinoceros. As the townsfolk transform into horned beasts around him, this man must contemplate the temptation and tragedy of following the herd. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Frank Galati.
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
An opportunistic show business promoter sets the career of a female trio of black singers soaring as 1960s Motown music becomes popular with both white and black audiences. The group's success leads to the lead singer's demotion in favor of a more glamorous singer who had previously sung backup.
Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W., Venice
In this musical, audiences will get an in-depth look at the legendary musical performer Billie Holiday and one of her final performances. Listen to beloved classics in this riveting portrait of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of this time.
Westcoast Black Theatre , 1646 10th Way, Sarasota
Three couples work their way towards parenthood under three very different sets of circumstances in this new hit musical.
Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave West., Bradenton.
Join New College of Florida President Donal O’Shea and Anne-Marie Russell, Executive Director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, as they tease out the beauty and complexity of math and fashion using Dr. Thurston’s studies as a point of departure. Celebrate interdisciplinary thinking, and find out how peeling an orange can lead to revelations about the shape of the universe.
Mildred Sainer Auditorium, 5313 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.
Ringling Underground is a monthly happening that combines live music and experimental artwork in the Courtyard for one night only. This month's event will include the music of Millionyoung, DieAlps! and Eduardo Correa. Among the art featured will be Maggie Dillon Designs, her work is influenced by old film from the 1930s to the 1950s and Elizabeth Goodwill, whose art is described as "playful, bright and natural." This event is rain or shine.
Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.
Craig Rubadoux has been described as a “Sarasota master" and his mastery of figure and form, composition and gesture are plain to see in every work. His paintings are intensely personal glimpses into particular emotions. Greatly affected by his environment and a love of nature, Rubadoux focuses on line, color, and spatial relationships. He references both surrealist automatic drawing and biomorphic figuration. His art is included in many public and private collections, including the Guggenheim Museum, the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, and The Ringling.
Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, 1288 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.
Sir Frederick Ashton’s imaginative interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens this program of company premieres with lavish sets, astonishing costumes and expressive choreography. This performance melds the beauty of ballet with some social commentary, as endangered animals seek shelter from the storm at the Penguin Cafe.
Sarasota Ballet, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
Both highly acclaimed vocalists in their own right, Darin and Brooke Aldridge combine rich harmonies with impeccable musicianship to create the unmistakable sound that has made them one of the hottest young acts in acoustic music. John Cowan, a friend and mentor of Darin and Brooke will be performing alongside of them. Cowan is also known as the Voice of Newgrass, has been singing his heart out for thirty-seven years now, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota
Celebrating Jewish Culture seeks to showcase Jewish culture and the diversity that exists in Jewish artistic expressions. The exhibit will feature works by Nadja Marks, Ellen Goldberg Tishman, Lori Charnow, Harry Samtur, and Janet Mishner. Musical entertainment will be featured as well.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota.
The opera brings to you an enthralling tale that follows the affair between a Druid priestess and a Roman official, Norma and Pollione, in a Roman occupied Gaul. Defying her sacred vows, Norma has borne two children, but Pollione’s sights are now set on Adalgisa, a temple virgin. The scorned Norma contemplates murder, but as her heart battles between love and duty, she chooses to be cleansed by the flames of a sacrificial pyre.
Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.
Bradenton’s Main Street becomes canvas for the city’s multitudinous scribblers, doodlers, sketchers and creatives of all stripes, as ArtSlam brings 23 teams of students and artists out onto the pavement for a day of free-wheeling expressive enterprise. Take a stroll to appreciate the art and jump right in if the inspiration strikes.
Bradenton Main Street, 400 12th St. West, Bradenton
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