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"I’m the only on on the board that has the business and financial acumen and the experience of governance."

- Scott Hopes, Manatee County School Board candidate
 

[Politics]  Board Make-up at Stake in Manatee
Jacob Ogles

Most decisions on School Board make-up in the region got decided in the August elections, but Manatee County voters still must decide this Tuesday whether to re-elect School Board member Scott Hopes or install challenger Joe Stokes.

Hopes, appointed to his position by Gov. Rick Scott a year and a half ago, just blasted out emails with an endorsement from state Sen. Bill Galvano, likely Florida Senate president in the coming session. He hopes voters see value in having a trained educator with an administrative background in the post. “I’m the only one on the board that has the business and financial acumen and the experience of governance,” Hopes says. A previous member of the University of South Florida Board of Trustees, Hopes believes his experience will prove invaluable as Manatee seeks a new superintendent of schools.

But Stokes, a former principal and the previous director of elementary education for the Manatee County Schools, feels voters would be well served by removing dysfunction from the School Board. And having someone experienced in an executive positive within the district will be valuable, he says. “I am proud of the work I did for the district,” he says. He sees disagreements among board members in the past year as a distraction from the business of running the schools.

The district, meanwhile, is dealing with costly computer software upgrades that ballooned to $27 million. Superintendent Diana Greene in May announced she was leaving for a job running the Duval County Schools. And voters in August voted out School Board Member John Colon in favor of James Golden.

To Hopes, that means the district needs him to stay at the helm, serving on a board that has two educators and two attorneys. He’s got the experience of serving on a board for an education institution with a multi-billion-dollar budget, and he has the priority of finding an experienced superintendent to run the district and the last four superintendents all went through on-the-job training. Regarding Stokes, Hopes likes to note the district today has just six D schools and no F schools, but when Stokes ran the elementary division, there were 13 D schools and an F school.

Stokes, meanwhile, believes voters would benefit from change. He notes changing grading systems at the state level make it hard to look at metrics on any given year. But he sees naïveté in budget matters with Hopes, who came to office believing the school budget could be cut 10 percent despite earmarked appropriations. Stokes also promises to have the board work professionally as a team, even when they disagree. That will accelerate the district forward in an ever-changing education environment.

Voters will decide on Nov. 6 who holds the seat for the next four years. All Manatee County voters will vote. 

Pictured: Joe Stokes, Scott Hopes

[Philanthropy]  The Exchange Accepting Applications for 2019-20 Grants

The Exchange (formerly the Woman’s Exchange) has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 grants and scholarship program. Last year, the organization awarded $250,000 to 19 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 22 students. The organizational grants are for specific projects and outreach programs, including performances, exhibitions, education initiatives and special series. The Exchange’s board bases its granting decisions on the long-term stability and financial health of the organizations, the program’s overall appeal to the public and the educational impact these programs will have on area students. Individual scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, the individual’s artistic goals and achievements and letters of recommendation. To be considered, all applications must be received by no later than 4pm on January 31, 2019. For guidelines and application information, visit The Exchange’s website below. 

The Exchange

[At the Table]  Curry Up King Authentic German Street Food Opens Off North Beneva

Curry Up King Authentic German Street Food has opened off North Beneva Road in Sarasota Commons, bringing a piece of Berlin and the most popular street food in Germany to Sarasota. The menu will include the world-famous Original Berliner Currywurst, schnitzel sandwich, Nuernberger Bratwurst, Bavarian Weisswurst, warm German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, Applestrudel and much more. German Curry has nothing to do with Indian or Thai food, but is a home-made Curry ketchup used to make Currywurst. Curry Up King will also feature fresh-baked crispy German rolls, and all food items are prepared fresh daily like in the old country. Curry Up King Authentic German Street Food is open seven days a week from 11am to 8:30pm, Monday through Saturday and 12pm to 6pm on Sundays. Outside seating is available. 

Curry Up King Authentic German Street Food

[Business]  Entech Hires Winter as Support Engineer

Nicholas Winter has been hired as a support engineer for the service team at Entech’s Fort Myers office. Entech also has offices in Bradenton. In this role, Winter will be responsible for interacting with clients to support their IT issues and needs, both remotely and on-site at client locations. Winter holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a specialization in Cyber Security Programming from DeVry University. Prior to joining Entech, Winter has spent the last six years in the United States Marine Corp Reserve in Tampa, FL, where he provided technical communications support for various types of operations conducted. 

Entech



[Upcoming Marketing]  Tribute to Business- SRQ Magazine's January 2019 Edition

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[SOON]  BUSINESS: Inspire--Modern Home Magazine Symposium , November 8, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Join SRQ MEDIA as we hear about the inspiration behind some of Sarasota's most iconic home designs. $5 Cover includes one glass of beer or wine and light bites.

SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  MUSIC: PMP Alumni: Around Town at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium , November 11 – November 12, 5:00PM

PMP Alumni: Around Town returns to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Wave Center with string quartet performances featuring PMP alumni Doori Na and Jeremiah Blacklow, violins, Chloe Thominet, viola and Bryan Park, cello. 

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Wave Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: National Sumi-E Society , October 30 – November 30

Celebrating the Japanese art of ink wash painting, also called Sumi-e, this exhibition brings art from around the country to Bradenton for a show dedicated to the delicacy, beauty and history of the medium. Spanning across all three galleries, this is another flagship exhibition for one of Bradenton’s leading art centers.

ArtCenter Manatee, 209 9th St. W, Bradenton.

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Sarasota World Affairs Council Speaker Series , November 6, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Join the Sarasota World Affairs Council for the next program in its 2018-19 lecture series, Kurdistan and Iraq after ISIS: What’s Next?, featuring Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative of the Kurdish Regional Government to the United States.  She was elected to the Leadership Council of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in 2010.  Her father, Sami Abdul Rahman, a veteran of the Kurdish freedom movement, was murdered in a terrorist bombing in 2004.  Each SWAC lecture is followed by a members-only reception with the speaker in a historic building on Sarasota Bay.  The lecture is free, but reservations are suggested (sarasotawac.org).

MILDRED SAINER PAVILION, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: The Barber of Seville , October 26 – November 11

Our favorite barber is back. Doctor Bartolo plans to marry his ward Rosina, but she has other plans for her future. Figaro, the barber, comes to the rescue and assists Rosina in sneaking, scheming, and plotting so she can marry her beloved Lindoro, who unbeknownst to her is the Count Almaviva. With a comic plot and Rossini's most recognizable melodies, The Barber of Seville is one of the most performed operas in the world.

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

[SOON]  SPORTS: Texas Hold'em Tournament , November 8

Be a winner and save veterans' lives - support ending PTSD! $75 per person includes 20,000 starting chips. Guarantee $1,500. Unlimited cash re-entires until 7:35pm. Proceeds to benefit Reset Therapy Professional Institute, LLC.

One Eyed Jacks Poker Room, 5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota

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