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SRQ DAILY Apr 26, 2018

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"I'd like to see people get jobs right here in the community that may pay a good wage."

- Liv Coleman, state House candidate
 

[Politics]  Professor Coleman Seeks Grassroots Support
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

The traditional Old Florida feel of east Manatee County drew Liv Coleman to live there. It’s a lifestyle she doesn’t see considered in Tallahassee. “Tallahassee doesn’t see the same problems or pursue the same dreams as voters,” Coleman says. Now the Democrat is running for Florida Representative in deeply Republican District 73, but believes voters will find more to support in her platform than those of Republican opponents.

A Political Science professor at the University of Tampa, Coleman would arrive in Tallahassee with an understanding of state government. And she says she would focus not on special interests lobbying lawmakers but on the real world needs of constituents. That includes expanding Medicaid and exploring the possibility of free community college and technical school in the state of Florida. “Those are issues that have broad-based support across the country,” she says.

Improving educational access would also help commerce in the region, says Coleman. “I’d like to see people get jobs right here in the community that may pay a good wage,” she says. She looks toward similar programs in Tennessee that garnered bipartisan support in the state.

In terms of lower education, she’d like the state to shift away from high-stakes testing. The state does not need to continue with federal Common Core standards, she says, and should instead allow local leaders to focus on curriculum needs. She does want funding at the state level focused on improving traditional schools, where the vast majority of Florida students are enrolled.

On issues like gun control, she says there’s plenty to like and dislike about a recent measure passed in the Legislature following a mass shooting at a Parkland high school. She appreciates improving background checks, for example, but would like to have seen attention on a gunshot loophole allowing people to bypass regulations by purchasing from individuals. And she does not support arming teachers. At least lawmakers finally broached topics like increasing the gun buying age, she says. “A lot of lawmakers still are afraid to even talk about it,” she says.

Coleman works in Tampa, but her husband teaches computer science at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Growing up in Minneapolis, she moved here with family in 2015. This fall, she will be teaching one less course so she can spend more time greeting voters and building grassroots support for her state House campaign.

Coleman filed for the office in January, ready to challenge incumbent state Rep. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. Now Gruters will seek an open state Senate seat. Coleman remains the only Democrat in the race. Republicans Melissa Howard and Tommy Gregory have filed for the seat as well and face off in an Aug. 28 primary. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 6. 

[ShopTalk]  Something Old, Something New
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

Not impressed with a digital invite waiting in your inbox from your college roommate for her upcoming wedding? There’s definitely a hang-on-your-fridge fondly missed opportunity there. Thankfully, one major heartfelt tradition that has not been erased due to the virtual advances of our techy age are classic cards sent in the mail. Arguably, there’s nothing better than receiving something other than literal junk mail or bills in the mailbox. Even more so, tearing into a beautiful personal note from someone close prompting you to join in their upcoming celebrations.

Local gift boutique Write-On Sarasota is all about the celebration—keeping handheld salutations very much alive with offerings of top trending stationary and greeting cards for all occasions. Write-On even helps you design the perfect elements to accessorize when you say, “I do,” with Invitation Suites covering beginning-to-end essentials, from wedding invites, save the dates, RSVPs, personalized envelopes, day-of signage, name cards, table numbers, labels, menus, escort cards, programs and thank yous. Every item to incorporate with your big day is accounted for in the whole set, which is custom-made in-house, personalized for each couple and encompassing a matching theme in its entirety. The stunning evidence doesn’t have to be gold starred on your email to savor—you can tuck these items away into your memory box to store in your closet for those moments when you crave tangible nostalgia.

Write-On also has the connections to partner up with your wedding planner. In the past, they've worked with some of the best wedding planners here in Sarasota—NK Productions, Jennifer Matteo Event Planning and Choreographed Events. See the co-working magic below! 

Image provided by Write-On Sarasota.

Write-On Sarasota Brides

[Ophelia's On The Bay]  Time Flies When You're Having Rum

So Sarasota isn’t tropical enough for you? You don’t have to run far to dispatch yourself to the Caribbean with this handcrafted Tiki cocktail. At Ophelia’s, the Rum Hum Punch is a sound approach to a lay-back, feet-up kind of day by the bay. As far as spirits go, you and your party will be asking Captain who? Because Morgan means nothing when you live in an area that distills its own award-winning premium rum. Siesta Key White Rum and Spiced Rum are both used to mix this summer cocktail up, along with Banane du Bresil, Creme de Mure, fresh tropical juices and crushed ice. The local twist on a classic rum runner is dangerously drinkable and presents itself in a groovy tribal man glass, garnished with an edible orchid and mint leaves. For the tropical-fiends at heart, head on bayside to fill your Caribbean void. The natural splendour of Ophelia’s provides fun, islandy vibes whilst serving up the refreshing, tiki libations you crave on a humid Florida day.  

Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.

Ophelia's On The Bay, 9105 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, 941-349-2212.

[Recognition]  Kulpa Florida's First Internationally Certified Community Paramedic

Manatee County Community Paramedic Earl Kulpa has become the first internationally certified community paramedic in Florida, one of only 112 in the nation. Kulpa now he holds a high level of credentialing from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) as an internationally certified community paramedic. The Certified Community Paramedic Examination focuses on the knowledge level of experienced community paramedics, including competency in mobile-integrated healthcare, expanded EMS services in rural and urban settings, services beyond traditional emergency care and transport and various other healthcare, mental health and service needs. Community paramedicine is an emerging healthcare method that expands the reach of primary care and public health services by utilizing EMS personnel to care for individuals outside of the hospital in non-urgent settings, performing patient assessments and other preventative care measures. Since launching in 2016, Manatee County's Community Paramedic division has graduated 144 patients from the Community Paramedic Program, addressing a multitude of medical and social issues. It has also diverted more than 500 ambulance transports and received more than 675 program referrals from community partners, resulting in $818,000 in avoidable health care costs since program inception. 

Manatee County Community Paramedic

[Recognition]  Resort at Longboat Key Club to Honor Top Nurses and Doctors

The Resort at Longboat Key Club has announced that it will once again honor the area’s top nurses and medical professionals at an invitation-only luncheon to be held May 11 from noon to 1pm. Nominees and their advocates will enjoy a complimentary three-course gourmet meal prepared by the culinary staff at the prestigious resort and club. The event celebrates the outstanding efforts individuals in the nursing and medical professions put forth every day to improve the lives of others. Nominations can be submitted by medical practitioners, community health organizations and private individuals.  Nominations must be received by end of day on May 7. Attendees will be selected based upon the information provided in the submissions. Nomination forms can be found online at the website below or by contacting Amy Anthofer at at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. One lucky winner will win a VIP Package that includes a one-night stay in a luxury suite at The Resort at Longboat Key Club and their selection of a Golf Experience or Spa Experience for two. 

2nd Annual Nurses and Medical Professionals Appreciation Luncheon

[Education]  Manatee County Parks Hosts Career Night for Students

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources will host the department's first Career Night for middle school, high school and college students next week. The May 1 event will take place at Robinson Preserve's new Mosaic NEST, the new, elevated treehouse education center. This event will take place from 6 to 8pm, with a panel discussion starting at 6:30pm. County departments and divisions from several areas will be on hand including the Recycling division, Parks and Natural Resources' IFAS Extension program, Resource Management, Ecological Services, Volunteer and Education and Natural Resources. Each will share stories, tips on breaking into the field and answer questions about their jobs and daily duties. 

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources



[July 2018 Edition of SRQ Magazine]  Honoring Our Veterans!

Salute companies, organizations and programs supporting veterans in our own backyard. Don't miss your opportunity to share your work with the readers of SRQ Magazine this July! 

SRQ Magazine’s Content Marketing Division engages you with our readers powerfully in print and strategically online. 

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[TODAY]  THEATER: Nice Work If You Can Get It , April 26 – May 13, 2pm, 7:30pm or 8pm depending on day

A play written in the spirit of Gatsby, Nice Work tells the riveting story of a wealthy bachelor in search of meaning. Jimmy Winter is marrying just to appease his mother and retain his inheritance, but when he drunkenly stumbles into a team of bootleggers, his life unwittingly takes a turn for the new. 

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton

[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: Mummenschanz You & Me , April 26, 8pm

This Swiss-based theater troupe has been dazzling worldwide audiences for more than 45 years with inventive uses of shadow, light, and creative manipulation of objects. “you & me” focuses on the love and mutual joy the audiences and performers experience in Mummenschanz’s one of a kind theatrical performances, hence the title “you & me”. As musicians of silence, their soundtrack is the awe, joy, and laughter expressed by audiences in response to their pioneered form of visual theater.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Tr., Sarasota.

[TODAY]  BUSINESS: SRQ Hear Me Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon , April 26, 10:30am-1pm

SRQ | The Magazine hosts the fourth annual Women in Business Hear Me Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Francis in downtown Sarasota. We will recognize this year's nominees and winners who are inducted into the esteemed 2018 WIB Leadership Circle during the awards ceremony. Keynote Speaker Cricket Burns of CricketsCrush.com is known for her renowed personal style and for having her finger on the pulse of collective fashion trends. She became an esteemed fashion editor and stylist in New York City where for three decadres, she held masthead positions at numerous publications including posts as fashion editor at Harper's Buzaar and Seventeen magazines. Now she focuses her laser-chic styling on the world of home decor. This year's Trailblazer Awards honoree Patti Cazzato was appointed CEO of Timbuk2 in 2014 to helm the company in its 25th anniversary year. She spent nearly three decades in global retail expansion, creative merchandising, product innovation and sustainable manufacturing with high-profile, multi-billion dollar global brands. Pop Up Boutiques and Registration: 10:30am, now expanded to Louies Modern. Luncheon program: 11:30am to 1pm. And, new this year, a post-event Roar Social takes place at Louies Modern from 1-3pm. Tickets: $75/person and $850/table. Click here for tickets.

The Francis, Downtown Sarasota, 1289 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Great Masters of Dance , April 27 – April 28, 2pm and 7:30pm

Closing the season with two company premieres and one of the sexiest shows in ballet, the night begins with Antony Tudor’s The Leaves Are Fading. A company premiere, this epic romance celebrates pure dance with unfettered passion. Following Leaves, the company premiere of George Balanchine’s Bugaku illustrates the choreographer’s genius, and concludes with another production of company favorite Sir Frederic Ashton.

Sarasota Opera House, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Blossoms and Brunch , April 28, 10:30am

Share the legacy of Mable’s beloved rose garden while you enjoy a beautiful brunch surrounded by blooming roses. Blossoms & Brunch will begin with a mimosa reception complete with entertainment and silent auction. A seated brunch will begin at 11:30am. Following brunch, return to the rose garden to discover a variety of sweets at our dessert buffet. $120.

Bayfront Gardens Mable's Rose Garden, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  MUSIC: James Bond in Cello Case , April 28 – April 29, Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

Putting the debonaire and danger back into the cello, the Rastrelli Cello Quartet thrills and entertains with nontraditional programming and performance leading back to a single source—MI6 superspy James Bond. The quartet brings iconic Bond songs to new life, ranging from the days of Sean Connery and From Russia with Love to Daniel Craig’s modern incarnation.

Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Yanni 25 Live At The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour , April 29, 7pm

Live at the Acropolis was released in 1994 and is the first ever live album and concert video from the maestro. Recorded at the Herodes Atticus Theatre in Athens with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra from London, the concert took a year and a half to complete. Live at the Acropolis became an incredible success and is the second best selling music video of all time.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Tr., Sarasota.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: SRQ Vets: Vietnam Remembrance Day , April 29, 3:30pm

Join SRQ Vets in honoring all who served during the Vietnam Conflict at JDub's Brewing Company. Family activities such as a bounce house and games will be available, as well as adult activities such as drinking, dancing and an auction. Time was served and now is the time to honor service.

JDub's Brewing Company, 1215 Mango Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  MUSIC: A Tribute to Music in Cinema , May 4 – May 5

We will end our Finding Maestro Season in spectacular fashion as acclaimed violin soloist and former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, Glenn Dicterow, performs John Williamsʼ themes from Far and Away and Schindlerʼs List. The program also features classics from Oscar-winners Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith and Ennio Morricone.

Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  FOOD: SRQ Magazine Salsa de Mayo Festival , May 5, 10:30am-1pm

Join us for SRQ Magazine's SALSA DE MAYO FESTIVAL on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10:30-1pm outside at Morton’s Market in Southside Village, Sarasota. Local chefs are invitied to create an interpretive gourmet salsa to compete for the title of Best Handcrafted Salsa. Attended by food enthusiasts, families and neighbors, Salsa de Mayo showcases innovative creations from fire-roasted poblano salsas to shrimp salsa ceviches! Join us to celebrate the magazine's 20th Anniversary as we turn up the heat!

Morton's Gourmet Market, Outside, 1924 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: City Sounds , May 5, 7:30pm

In aconcert that is sure to capture the essence of bustling city life, some of the world's greatest cities provide the backdrop for this Discoveries program. Beethoven's mighty music speaks of the Parthenon's destruction in his Overture to The Ruins of Athens. Night music creeps through sultry Madrid streets in Boccherini's highly evocative Quintet in C Major. See the Big Apple through the lens of dance in excerpts from Leonard Bernstein's ballet Fancy Free and and Gruber's lively swing-style Manhattan Broadcasts. Copland's Quiet City casts the bustling metropolis in subdued and achingly beautiful colors.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Sarasota Veg Fest , May 5

Featuring nationally renowned and local speakers, food preparation demonstrations, plant-based food, live music from a variety of talented musicians, dance performances, eco-friendly vendors & exhibitors, humane education, a veggie kids zone, yoga classes, film discussions, a veg parade, and more, the event is fun for all ages, genders, and species. 

Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SPORTS: 88th Annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament , May 9 – June 17

A party at White Buffalo Saloon will kick off this year's 5 week Tarpon Tournament. This tournament is historic and has taken place in Sarasota anually since 1930. If you’re looking to make new friends, have some fun and test your angling skills, come fish with us and yours could be the next name on that trophy. Tarpon are world-class game fish and are easy to access directly off Sarasota’s beautiful beaches. Described as one of the most exciting fish to catch, tarpon are known for spectacular leaps and determined fights. For more information, click the following website: http://www.sarasotatarpontournament.net/.

White Buffalo Saloon, 5377 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota.

[SOON]  DANCE: Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Evolving/Revolving , May 10 – May 13

The final performance series from Sarasota Contemporary Dance will comprise of diverse new works by past company collaborators and dancers which celebrates the company’s past and future through impactful collaborations.

Jane B Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Outdoor Pops: Field of Dreams , May 11 – May 12, 8pm

Join the Sarasota Orchestra for a fan-friendly outdoor Pops concert at Ed Smith Stadium, home of the Orioles. Get yourself a hot dog, some popcorn, and sit back to enjoy the Orchestra in the outfield. The concert will showcase Broadway stars Deedee Magno Hall and Cliffton Hall. Conducted by Andrew Lane, the musicians of the Sarasota Orchestra will play a wide range of popular music including songs from La La LandGrease, Les Misérables, scores from Disney films and other fan favorites.

Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SPORTS: Teen Court's 2018 Golf Tournament , May 11

Come out and enjoy a beautiful day of golfing for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit Sarasota Teen Court's substance abuse reduction, anti-bullying and character development classes that they provide for young people.

The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow., Sarasota.

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