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SRQ DAILY Feb 27, 2019

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

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Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

"This is essentially volunteer work."

- Rod Thomson, SCF Board of Trustees
 

[Government]  New College, SCF Trustee Boards Impacted in Mass Retraction
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

A massive retraction of gubernatorial appointments left half a dozen college and university trustees in the area wondering about their own futures. But for the moment, business will go on as usual.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday called back 169 appointments, including three New College of Florida trustees appointed by former Governor Rick Scott. A full list was published originally by Florida Politics this weekend, and shows a range of state commissions and professional licensing boards impacted, but higher education represented the biggest chunk of rescinded appointments. New College saw more trustees yanked than any other state university.

But at a New College board meeting on Tuesday, members Garin Hoover and Felipe Colon both participated. Both of them, plus Mark Aesch, had been appointed by Scott but not yet confirmed by the Florida Senate.

Ann Comer-Woods, director of communications for New College, said the school communicated with the state Board of Governors, and that for the moment there’s no real change. The members can vote on issues, and continue to act as trustees. Of course, the three members may reapply for the positions and could still be selected by DeSantis to serve on the trustee board.

That’s true of three trustees for the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota as well. Rod Thomson, John Home and Jayme Carter all had their positions pulled. Thomson last year was reappointed the a position he previously held. The move by DeSantis surprised him.

Thomson said college officials told him he will probably stay on through the session. He’s not sure if he wants to formally apply to same post. “If it requires going through a lot of paperwork and to go through all that bureaucracy again for the third time in two years, then probably not,” he says. “This is essentially volunteer work.”

Trustees often get tapped for their communitment to local campuses and communities, and commitments extend beyond board appointments. At the New College trustee meeting, members stressed the need to seek out financial support and represent the college throughout the region.

A number of past appointments have brought a philosophy to boards reflecting new gubernatorial direction. A Rick Scott appointment to the SCF board, Carlos Beruff, frequently butted heads with former president Lars Hafner, for example. A timetable for new appointments to trustee boards this round remains unclear, but colleges continue to work with the trustees they have in place. 

Photo of New College of Florida

[Philanthropy]  Hansen Elected Vice Chair of Florida Philanthropic Network Board

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation President and CEO Teri A Hansen has been elected as vice chair to the board of directors of the Florida Philanthropic Network. Previously, Hansen served as the organization’s treasurer. FPN is a statewide membership network of philanthropic organizations working to build philanthropy to build a better Florida through research, education and public policy. Hansen manages the daily work of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation as it strives to make a difference in Sarasota and beyond. She has more than 25 years of experience in philanthropic leadership, and prior to joining the Barancik Foundation was president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation. During her 13-year tenure the foundation awarded nearly $200 million in grants and initiatives. Hansen has also served as the founding president of Community Foundations of Florida, a network of the state’s community foundations that operates as a part of FPN. 

Florida Philanthropic Network

[Philanthropy]  Boys & Girls Clubs Expands CAN Program Year-Round

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County recently announced the expansion of a late-night program opportunity for hundreds of local teens. With support from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, the Club At Night (CAN) Program will provide middle and high school students in Sarasota County with year-round academic, social and career-readiness opportunities at no cost. The organization launched the CAN pilot at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club in the summer of 2017 in response to teens needing a safe, positive place with mentors and enrichment activities after their personal commitments ended, such as first-time jobs or extra-curricular activities.

The expanded program will take place at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club off 21st Street, as well as the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club off Fruitville Road. CAN will alternate between the two locations and run 6pm to 10pm every Friday during the school year, and every Friday and Saturday during the summer months. Participants will be encouraged to attend a variety of activities including robotics, photography, sports leagues, dances and scholarship workshops. Nutritious meals and snacks, as well as transportation home will be provided. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

[Philanthropy]  Barancik Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Starfish Academy

Through a $300,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, the Florida Center for Early Childhood recently expanded its Starfish Academy, an inclusion model pre-school serving infants and young children. Approximately 60 percent of the students has a developmental and/or behavioral disorders, requiring intensive services and adult supervision. Funds will provide for two licensed mental health clinicians and other resources to increase the Academy’s services.

Through the Starfish Academy, children can be educated in the least restrictive setting with other developing peers, increasing the chances for improved social/emotional and academic development. Part of the Barancik Foundation’s First 1,000 Days initiative, which increases access to care for mothers and babies, the program will also strengthen families, providing services they need to adequately care for their child. 

Starfish Academy

[Philanthropy]  All Faiths Kicks Off Campaign with Inaugural "Walk to End Summer Hunger"

This year, All Faiths Food Bank will kick-off the annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger with a walk across the Ringling Bridge. The first-ever Walk to End Summer Hunger will be held on March 31 at 8am at JD Hamel Park. It will launch a six-week dollar-for-dollar match challenge of raising $1.4 million from April 1 through May 15 to fund food programs aimed to feed 40,000 children and their younger siblings who are at risk of going hungry over the summer. The walk is open to the public and to community members of all ages. A $10 registration fee will include a t-shirt and light breakfast. Registration is open until March 25th at the website below. 

All Faiths Food Bank

[Philanthropy]  Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Partners with Nate's Honor Sanctuary, Southeastern Guide Dogs

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates will once again partner with two local nonprofit organizations in raising money and awareness for each group. This will be the third year in a row that SOA will sponsor the signature events of Nate’s Honor Sanctuary and Southeastern Guide Dogs. On March 9th, SOA will help underwrite the 10th annual “Ponies for Pups” Charity Polo Match to benefit Nate’s Honor Sanctuary, a no-kill animal shelter in Lakewood Ranch. The event will be held at the Lakewood Ranch Polo Grounds with gates opening at 11am and game beginning at 1pm.  Information and tickets for general admission and tailgating may be reserved at www.nateshonoranimalrescue.org. The following weekend, March 16th at 8am, the SOA team “Woof Pack” will join the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-thon at Benderson Park. SEGD raises, trains, and provides guide dogs at no cost to sight-impaired individuals as well as veterans with PTSD. To donate or join the team, go to www.guidedogswalkathon.org/soa-woof-pack

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates

[Philanthropy]  Girls Inc Honors Compton and Schulaner

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has honored community members Jennifer Compton and Felice Schulaner at its 31th Annual Celebration Luncheon, bestowing awards to both for their impact in alignment with Girls Inc. values.
Compton, an attorney and managing partner of the Sarasota office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, and founding director and vice chair of the board at Gulfside Bank, received the Girls Inc. Visionary Award—a board-nominated award given to an individual who not only believes in the mission of the organization, which is to “inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold,” but also sees the larger vision for the organization. Compton has been a staunch advocate and supporter of Girls Inc. for many years, most recently as Chair and Past Chair of the Board of Directors.
The She Knows Where She’s Going Award was presented to Schulaner. This award recognizes individuals who are role models for women and girls in the community, have been supportive of Girls Inc. and its programs, and have demonstrated commitment to contributing to others. Schulaner is chair of the New College Board of Trustees, a director of Planned Parenthood, involved with the New College Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and a member of the International Women’s Forum.  

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County



[TODAY]  GALLERY: Cycle 3: SVAS, Nugent & Arbaugh, ASALH and Work of He(art) , January 24 – March 1

In Gallery 1, Sarasota Visual Artists Studios will present an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Andrea Dasha Reich, Barbara Banks, Bill Buchman, Duncan Chamberlain, Grace Howl and Larry Forgard. A collaboration between Jen Nugent and Jack Arbough uses drawing, collage and video to address competing impulses to conserve and explore in Gallery 2. In Gallery 3, the Manasota branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History highlights African-American artists from Sarasota and Manatee counties. And Gallery 4 features an open, juried exhibition.

Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: The Sleeping Beauty , February 27

The Sleeping Beauty, a crowning jewel of Marius Petipa’s career, is often considered the finest achievement of the Classical ballet. It is a grandiose and refined blending of the traditional mime, expressive pas d’action and spectacular divertissements in a lavish theatrical setting and set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. 

Van Wezel, 777 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota,

[TODAY]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Gauguin's Voyage to Paradise , February 10 – June 30

Just as Paul Gauguin left an indelible mark on the post-Impressionist art world, the deep impact of botanical imagery on his work cannot be denied. This exhibition will highlight the essential role of botanicals in achieving the artist’s vision of the savage, primitive and exotic. Together with lush displays of tropical plants in the conservatory and gardens, the show will feature dramatic woodcuts and rarely seen works in other mediums by the artist.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 South Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Russian Folk Music and Dance , February 28

This interactive program of popular Russian and folk songs from the Barynya Russian Balalaika Duo incorporates colorful costumes and dance into a full experience. Highlights include “Tara’s Theme” from Dr. Zhivago, the Russian Gypsy dance “Two Guitars,” the “Cossack Dance,” “Moscow Nights,” “Kalinka” a charming “Tongue Twister Medley” and more. Instrument highlights include the balalaika, garmoshka and contrabass.

Michael's on East ballroom, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Black Literature Read-In , February 28

The read-in is an event where members of the NCF community read aloud inspirational texts written by Black authors. Wes Bellamy is the youngest person to ever be elected to the Charlottesville City Council and was involved with the initiative to move the Confederate statue.

Jane Bancroft Cook Library , 5800 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: SRQ Media's ProjecTHINK Conference , March 1 – March 2, March 1, 5:30-7pm — March 2, 8:30am-1pm

Join SRQ MEDIA for PROJECTHINK, a collaborative community initiative designed to explore the world of innovation and creativity in learning. PROJECTHINK is a two-day conference hosted at the Ringling College of Art and Design on March 1-2, 2019. The conference kicks off on Friday March 1 from 5:30-7pm with celebrated TEDx keynote speaker and global education innovator Ismet Mamnoon, followed by presentations from Dr. Larry Thompson, Ringling College of Art and Design; Jennifer Vigne, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, and Chris Laney, CareerSource Suncoast. On Saturday March 2 from 8:30am to 1pm, PROJECTHINK opens the world of creativity through hands-on engagement through creativity workshops and immersive workshops that transform the creative process facilitated by Ringling College faculty. The conference concludes with Lunch on the Lawn from 1-2pm, featuring local food trucks. PROJECTHINK is produced by SRQ MEDIA in partnership with the Ringling College of Art + Design, the Education Foundation of Sarasota, and CareerSource Suncoast.

Ringling College of Art and Design Campus, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles , March 5

In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, Rain will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press). Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road with Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles.

Van Wezel, 777 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Goodwill Mardi Gras Gala , March 5, 6pm-10pm

Goodwill Manasota and Michael’s On East invite the public to the most anticipated event of the season: the Mardi Gras Gala. This event features authentic Cajun food, open bar, fabulous live auction items, New Orleans-style music, and dancing. The 2019 Mardi Gras Gala will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 6-10 p.m. at Michael’s On East (1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota). This is the fourteenth year of the event, which was conceived by Michael’s On East co-proprietor Philip Mancini. Guests dress in beads and masks and enjoy New Orleans style drinks and dinner offerings such as Crawfish Étouffée, crab cakes, Jambalaya, Oysters Bienville, and much more. Co-chairs are Tim Schalch and Megan Baers; major sponsors include CS&L CPAs, NDC Construction, and Seaside Bank. Tickets are $150 per person; visit experiencegoodwill.org or call 941-355-2721, ext. 251 for reservations or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Michael's on East, 1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: My Three Sons Vocal Quartet , March 7

The Ditchfield Family Singers are renowned from coast to coast for their close harmony and unique family blend, highlighted in their mastery of their a cappellarepertoire , which is a part of every show. Performing everything from Broadway to Barbershop, Standards to Doo-Wop, they present a truly unforgettable entertainment experience.

Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Music on May Lane , March 8, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Here is the description we're using: You're invited! Join us on Friday, March 8th from 4-9 p.m. for Music on May Lane, our first neighborhood block party complete with food, drinks, and music, in the heart of the Rosemary District. Celebrate with us at The Bayside Club!

The Bayside Club, 800 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  GALLERY: Kathe Fraga: Solo Exhibition , March 8

Kathe Fraga narrative paintings are inspired by the romance of vintage Chinoiserie, layered with pattern, botanicals, color and hidden motifs. Worn surfaces and distressed textures combine to create a sense of something soft and lovely and familiar.  

530 Burns Gallery , 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Kaleidoscope of Creativity , March 9, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join the Booker High School Visual & Performing Arts department and fellow art lovers for an unforgettable evening featuring a mozaic of stellar performances, exquisite art, silent and live auctions and more. Sip signature cocktails and feast on culinary creations catered by Michael’s on East, as you mingle under the stars to bolster the stars of tomorrow. It will be an evening to remember and supporting a mission we should never forget—ensuring the enduring legacy of the arts in Sarasota and beyond.

[SOON]  MUSIC: Celebrating Bernstein's World , March 9 – March 10

The program includes selections from Bernstein's "Candide", and the "West Side Story Suite" plus music of Charles Ives and Gershwin including music from "Porgy & Bess". Renowned clarinetist, Richard Stoltzman is joined by his son Peter - also a well-established musician, composer and arranger.

Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Mendelssohn’s Elijah , March 10 – March 11

Mendelssohn’s powerful choral masterpiece brings to life some of the most dramatic moments in the Old Testament. Fire comes from the heavens, storms gather, and the people cry for vengeance. From the prophet’s curse of drought, to confronting an evil queen, to his ascent to heaven on a fiery chariot, Elijah is an extraordinary musical experience.

First United Methodist, 104 South Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Love Sung in the Key of Aretha , March 13 – April 28

Four women musically review their life experiences as told through the songs made famous by the late and legendary “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Join to pay tribute to one of America’s most iconic voices in this joyful appreciation of Aretha’s music and its impact on our lives.

Westcoast Black Theatre Mainstage, 1646 10th Way., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: Cycle 4 , March 14 – April 19

Through a visceral mixing of oil and acrylic paint, Walter Matthews’ densely worked canvases create a reflection of the artist’s intensity and anxiety. Continuing the annual tradition, Spectrum IV embeds the independent work of three natural solo artists into an experimental installation that blurs the lines between collaboration and contamination. Split between a series of micro-exhibitions, New Realities features the perspectives and studio practices of junior level Fine Art students attending Ringling College of Art and Design.

Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: SRQ MEDIA's SMARTgirl Mentorship Summit, Applications Open , March 15, 9:30am to 1:30pm

Applications are open for this year's SRQ Magazine SMARTgirl Mentorship and Leadership Luncheon taking place on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The free program provides 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls attending school in Sarasota and Manatee counties with career pathway exploration, STEM coding workshops and a luncheon featuring speakers presenting on the topic of overcoming challenges, being a leader and achieving success. The sessions and workshops are led by some of the community’s top women leaders including the ambassadors of the Hear Me Roar Leadership Circle.

Free program, no cost to apply or attend. Submit your application online at SRQMAG.COM/SMARTGIRl by Thursday, January 31, 2019 to be considered. All materials for the conference will be provided, including lunch and snacks. Limited spots available, apply early.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Stan Kenton All Star Big Band , March 17

With a 17-piece orchestra, the program includes such well-loved favorites as “Here’s That Rainy Day,” ”September Song,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Minor Blues,” “Artistry in Rhythm” and many more from the American popular music and jazz artist.

Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Mallets and Forethought , March 21

A percussionist of great versatility and virtuosity, George Nickson brings the marimba to the fore in this concert that includes selections from Debussy’s “Children’s Corner Suite” and “Over The Rainbow” by Harlan/Oetemo. Principal percussionist for the Sarasota Orchestra and founding member of ensemblenewSRQ, Nickson has been hailed across the country, including as “a performer handling his role with ease and flair” by The New York Times.

Michael's on East ballroom, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota

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