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SRQ DAILY Apr 1, 2019

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"We've got to get out and fight for our companies and our jobs."

- U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota
 

[Trade]  Buchanan Bullish on NAFTA 2.0
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Florida industries often suffered inequity under the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota. But the congressman hopes soon to see a change.

“The world’s changed a lot in the last 30 years,” he says. “We’ve got to get out and fight for our companies and our jobs.”

Buchanan says he feels bullish about the future of the Unites States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which he expects to pass in the House come August. Sometimes called NAFTA 2.0, the USMCA could create more fair trade in North America.

The Republican congressman last week sat alongside President Donald Trump in a White House meeting with GOP whips. He says the president wants badly for a new deal to go into place, and may be ready to leave NAFTA behind whether Congress accepts the new deal or not. Buchanan says the USMCA will be the best option for Florida.

And he’s ready for that. Buchanan says production at Manatee County farms and agricultural businesses dropped by half in the 25 years since NAFTA went into effect.

“Our famers can compete with anybody, I say,” he says. “But they feel there has been a lot of unfairness.” The new deal should make it more reasonable to sell fruits grown in Bradenton here and around the world. And Buchanan has also filed legislation with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio aimed at helping farmers in the region more.

Meanwhile, there could also be more commodities coming in and out of Port Manatee. Buchanan noted one in five Florida jobs is related to trade, and that includes many great jobs at Florida’s 15 ports. In Palmetto, Port Manatee creates a number of those. “And they are also very good-paying jobs,” he says. “They pay 30 or 40 percent more than a lot of the normal jobs in the region.”

While Buchanan serves as the lead House Republican talking trade, he’s now in the minority of a Democratic-controlled House. But he says the bill offers a chance at bipartisan work, particularly with representatives in Southern states. 

Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour: U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, pictured to the right of President Trump, meets with GOP leaders at the White House.

[Best of SRQ Local Readers' Competition]  Readers Voted for These Local Companies for Best Kitchen Design
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

A highlight from this year's Best of SRQ Local Readers' Competition. Imagine what your kitchen looked like back in the 90’s, and it's easy to conclude how far modern design has come since then. These are the Home Improvement folks replacing your dated oak wood cabinets and your garish vinyl flooring. Campbell Kitchen and Bath close the pantry with Platinum. Metro Cabinets and SRQ Woodworks share the Gold knobs. Paradise Kitchens nail down the Silver, while Taylor Games Fine Cabinetry and Affinity Kitchens take home a tie as well, in Bronze. 

Cindy Balliette (on Campbell): Campbell Cabinetry Designs installed a new kitchen for us. They have the highest quality product, construction and installers.  Darrin Campbell was our designer.  He listened to us and gave us exactly what we were looking for.  Darrin was always pleasant to work with and always available to us.  We could not have been happier.  Steffani Drass (on Campbell): As an architect, I always feel confident recommending Campbell Cabinetry to clients because I know they will be provided with excellent customer service and the upmost attention to detail. Charon Schwartz (on SRQ Woodworks): Wonderful talent creating your dream kitchen. Impeccable perfection.  Jade Custer (on SRQ Woodworks): Everything is custom designed and hand crafted by true wood craftsmen. Mercedes Movilla (on SRQ Woodworks) Their kitchens are pieces of art. I’m talking as an architect. Beck Boydston (on Paradise Kitchens): They remodeled our kitchen and did an outstanding job. They came up with great ideas, stayed within our budget, communicated well and did super work. Highly recommend them. Diane Lane (on Affinity Kitchens): Tiffany Farrell runs her business with the utmost level of integrity, and her granite products are gorgeous! Chris Miller (on Affinity Kitchens): Tiffany has done an outstanding job of developing a team who cares about their customers. 

Click here for more of this year's Best of SRQ Local.

[Business]  Boys & Girls Clubs Launches Club Blue for Young Professionals

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County has announced the launch of Club Blue, an initiative that will unite local young professionals through volunteerism, advocacy and mentorship. This young professionals group aims to help the organization advance its mission to provide thousands of youth across Sarasota and DeSoto counties with greater opportunities to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits and create plans for success after high school graduation.
The founding members of Club Blue are five young professionals in Sarasota County from diverse career backgrounds including Kaitlyn Perez, Jon Pierce, Britney Guertin, Jeremy Shelby and Samantha Gholar. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

[Business]  Entech Named One of the 2019 Tampa Bay Best Places to Work

Entech was named one of the 2019 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the small company category (10-24 employees). Sixty local companies will be celebrated, and the final ranking will be announced on April 12 at the Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

Employees were anonymously surveyed by Quantum Workplace for companies to be evaluated in these areas: team effectiveness, retention risk, alignment with goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and people practices. Amongst the employee perks offered by Entech are stand-up desks, fitness center memberships, drinks and snacks, health, vision and dental benefits, ability to work remotely, flexible scheduling, and off-site company outings. The latest addition to the office is a brand-new game room.

Headquartered in Fort Myers with an additional location in Bradenton, Entech is an IT Managed Services and Integration provider doing business in Southwest Florida since 1998. 

Entech

[Real Estate]  Premier Sotheby's International Realty Ranked No. 34 in REAL Trends 500 Survey

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it has been ranked No. 34 on the annual REAL Trends 500 survey of the top U.S. residential brokerage companies, based on closed sales volume. The company moved up two spots, from No. 36 in 2018. With approximately $4.5 billion in sales volume, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty achieved more than 6,400 closed transactions in 2018 at an average sale price of $660,650.

The REAL Trends 500 is an annual research report that identifies the country’s largest and most successful residential firms as ranked by closed transaction sides and closed sales volume. This year's survey represents the most comprehensive collection of data assembled on the leaders of the residential brokerage industry. Numbers are documented by outside accounting firms and/or MLS reports.  

Premier Sotheby's International Realty

[Business]  Wilde Jaguar Sarasota Receives Outstanding Dealer Award

Wilde Jaguar Sarasota has announced that it has received the prestigious Outstanding Dealer Award for 2018 from Jaguar Clubs of North America, presented during the 2019 JCNA Annual General Meeting on March 23 at Jaguar Land Rover North American headquarters.

The Outstanding Dealer Award is given annually by JCNA to the Jaguar dealership that has made the greatest difference to its local club, working closely with a JCNA affiliate and its individual members in organizing and participating in mutually beneficial activities. Wilde Jaguar Sarasota partners with Sun Coast Jaguar Club, supporting the club’s regional activities and, in particular, presenting the JCNA sanctioned Sun Coast Jaguar Club Annual Concours d’Elegance.

The Sun Coast Jaguar Club 34th Annual Concours d’Elegance, presented by Wilde Jaguar Sarasota, is set to take place Oct. 12 at St. Armands Circle. 

Wilde Jaguar Sarasota

[Real Estate]  Pulte Homes Opens New Amenity Center at Shoreview

Pulte Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, recently celebrated the opening of its new amenity center at Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside, a gated community of 246 luxury single-family homes. Named for its location around two expansive lakes totaling 144 acres, Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside is located about one-half mile from the planned village center, Waterside Place, which will be home to retail shops, dining, offices and the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

The new amenity campus features a heated resort-style pool and spa, along with an outdoor bar, beach area with chaise lounges, fire pit seating area, a kayak launch, an expansive multi-purpose turf lawn that can accommodate bocce and corn hole games, and tennis and pickleball courts. 

Pulte Homes



[BrandStory]  Horizon Mortgage BrandStory now online

Now available for view and download on issuu.com, Horizon Mortgage's BrandStory delves into the past, present and future of one the area's largest Commercial Mortgage and Commerical Real Estate Firms.

Horizon Mortgage Corporation has led the way in commercial mortgage banking on the West Coast of Florida since 1979. With a milestone of 40 years to celebrate, the Sarasota-based enterprise looks back on its humble beginning and its upwinding success as a father-daughter powerhouse—grown to be one of the most trusted and sought-after mortgage lenders in the region. 

View Horizon Mortgage's BrandStory Here

[TODAY]  FOOD: April Fools' Fete , April 1

Some of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s most popular artists will be featured during the April Fools’ Fete, the spring fundraiser that benefits WBTT’s education programs for children and youth. Guests will enjoy cocktails and a delicious dinner, then the WBTT singers and live band will perform – dancing is strongly encouraged

Michael's On East , 1212 S East Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Wednesday's Child , April 3 – May 24

A world premiere from Mark St Germain, when a young surrogate mother is found dead, a police investigation explodes the lives of everyone who knew her. As Detective aleece Valez and Walt Dixon begin to put the pieces together, secrets surface, alibis weaken, and lies are uncovered. This dramatic new play explores motherhood, passion, and the thin line between right and wrong.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: The Cake in the Cook Theatre , April 5 – April 28

Faith, family and frosting collide in this heartfelt new comedy. Thirty-something Jen wants her deceased mother’s best friend Della, a struggling baker, to create her wedding cake. She returns from New York with her betrothed to her North Carolina hometown and finds that Della will honor her wish, until she discovers that there are two brides. Moral quandaries and lots of butter collide in this new play told with generosity, humor, and more than a few surprises.

Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: Boho Night Market , April 5

Meet, shop, and support local artisans at the outdoor market located in front of The Overton restaurant in Rosemary District. Donations will also be collected to support Royal Pet Rescue. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and free gourmet frozen pops (while supplies last).

The Overton, 1420 Boulevard of the Arts., Sarasota

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: 21st Annual Sarasota Film Festival , April 5 – April 14

Held annually in Sarasota, FL, The Sarasota Film Festival emphasizes the best in cinema alongside exciting programs and events, with more than 200 films screened each year including features, documentaries, shorts, and kid-friendly picks. Entering our 21st year, we’re proud to bring the best new and established independent filmmakers to our Festival with local and kid-friendly programs that showcase our idyllic Gulf Coast community. The festival is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and also offers a year-round educational program, which reaches thousands of local students through classic film showcases, film contests, summer camps and instructional workshops. This year the festival will take place April 5th – 14th, 2019.

[SOON]  FOOD: TGIF 2019 Best of SRQ Local Party , April 5, 5-8pm

Join us to experience an evening of award-winning bites and imbibes as voted on by the readers of SRQ Magazine in this annual TGIF Best of SRQ Local Party on Friday, April 5th from 5-8pm at the Aloft Sarasota Hotel in Downtown Sarasota. 15+ Restaurants. Cocktail Samplings. Live DJ in the Courtyard. Celebrating the best locally owned establishments in the region, SRQ MEDIA asks our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special "Best of SRQ Local" awards feature published in the April edition. Celebrate your TGIF with the best our region has to offer—we will highlight local experiences—from new restaurants to the memorable theatre productions, from our community's best achievements to seriously talented chefs. Tickets on sale at SRQMAG.COM/BestOf.

Aloft Sarasota Hotel, 1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL

[SOON]  HEALTH: Relay For Life Of Manatee County , April 6, 11am-11pm

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is the world’s largest movement to end cancer. Money raised from Relay For Life helps the American Cancer Society save lives by funding ground breaking research to discover cancer’s causes and cures and help people facing cancer today with free programs and services. People form teams and raise money together leading up to the event. Then, everyone comes together for a night of fun that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer, and unites us in our commitment to fight back against the disease.

Manatee County Fairgrounds

[SOON]  HEALTH: Relay For Life Of Charlotte County , April 6, 10:00am - 10:00pm

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is the world’s largest movement to end cancer. Money raised from Relay For Life helps the American Cancer Society save lives by funding ground breaking research to discover cancer’s causes and cures and help people facing cancer today with free programs and services. People form teams and raise money together leading up to the event. Then, everyone comes together for a night of fun that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer, and unites us in our commitment to fight back against the disease.

Laishley Park , 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda FL

[SOON]  GALA: Dance Your Part for Sarasota Contemporary Dance , April 7, 5:30PM

Sarasota Contemporary Dance will holds its first formal fundraiser – “Dance Your Part”-- on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the historic Waterworks Sarasota, now a private club, at 1005 Orange Avenue, beginning at 5:30 pm.  The event includes original site-specific choreography by the company’s artistic director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott, in keeping with a 1920’s theme inspired by the building, which dates to 1926. Clothing of the era is option for this informal, cocktail party in an elegant location. Tickets are $100 and all proceeds benefit the company’s performance, education and collaboration initiatives

Waterworks, 1005 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota Florida

[SOON]  GALA: Public Art Dedication: Jumping Fish , April 8, 5:30pm

Join representatives from the city and the local arts community to celebrate the newest addition to Sarasota's Public Art collection, Jumping Fish, by artist Jeffrey Laramore, which captures the wonderful, vast and varied sea life that Sarasota Bay offers. One of the most vibrant public arts programs in the United States, the Sarasota compendium now consists of 84 artworks. Dedication begins at 5:30pm, at the roundabout at Palm Avenue & Coconut Avenue. Reception to immediately follow at Florida Studio Theatre.

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Truthful & Timeless , April 8 – April 17

La Musica stages four concerts for a springtime festival celebrating musical virtuosity and the grandeur of the concert stage. With single tickets at $45 and bundled packages for the entire festival run, rehearsal passages are also typically made available as well, for those wanting a behind-the-scenes look at how professional musicians prepare for their next performance.

Sarasota Opera House , 61 N Pineapple Ave Sarasota

[SOON]  FOOD: Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner , April 10

Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner is a lively, interactive dinner event featuring La Musica artists joining Philip Mancini and Michael’s On East’s Executive Chef Jamil Pineda to lead guests in cooking demonstrations to create the evening's meal.

Michael’s Wine Cellar, 1283 South Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL

[SOON]  GALA: Blue Ties & Butterflies , April 10

Join The Child Protection Center for its 7th annual Blue Ties & Butterflies event on April 10Th at Michael’s On East from 6-9pm.  This signature event is beautifully designed to build awareness about CPC’s mission in the prevention, intervention & treatment of child abuse.  The evening will include cocktails, dinner, & live auction, which includes a Darkness into Light – Original Painting , Dinner in the Sky, Kentucky Derby Experience trip & Masters Golf Tournament Experience.  Purchase tickets at https://cpcsarasota.org/events/blue-ties-and-butterflies or call 941-365-1277 Ext. 120                 

Michael's On East

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Sailor Circus 70th Anniversary Spring Show , April 18 – April 27

These performances will be held for two weekends Thursday, April 18-Saturday, April 20 and Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Spring show.

Sailor Circus , 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Financial Markets and the Economy , April 11

Cumberland Advisors, USF Sarasota-Manatee and Global Interdependence Center presents their third annual Financial Literacy Day. Panel Discussions include: Outlook for the US Stock Market & Global Economic Outlook, How the World Looks in Economics and Geopolitics, Sessions on Health, Hunger, and Philanthropy.

Selby Auditorium- USFSM, 8350 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Financial Markets and the Economy , April 11

Cumberland Advisors, USF Sarasota-Manatee and Global Interdependence Center host their third annual Financial Literacy Day with keynote speaker, Gretchen Morgenson, a senior special writer in the investigations unit at The Wall Street Journal. The panel discussion includes topics ranging from the US Stock Market & Global, Geopolitics, health, hunger and philanthropy.

Selby Auditorium, 8350 North Tamiami Trail., Sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: SkillSHARE: Mentoring at the Speed of Life, June 13 , June 13, 5-7:30pm

Join us for an evening of deep-dive peer mentorship at the spring SkillSHARE: Mentorship at the Speed of Life on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the SRQ Studios at 331 South Pineapple Avenue in Downtown Sarasota from 5-7:30pm. Register online by submitting questions from the areas in which you'd like to be paired with a peer mentor for the evening at SRQMAG.COM/SKILLSHARE. Light bites and wine. Registration closes on Friday, May 17, 2019; the registration fee is $25 per person. Limited to 16 mentees. For more information, contact SRQ MEDIA at 941-365-7702 x204.

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

[SOON]  GALA: 2019 Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS Gala , April 11

Open Bar Cocktails and Hors d’ Oeuvres. Dinner, Entertainment, Live & Silent Auctions, Raffle, Wall of Wine. Gala Entertainment provided by Katherine Herbert and Luca Stine, both past award winners of the Suncoast Music Competition. And the Bill Buchman Trio playing throughout the evening.

Michaels on East, 1212 East Ave S., Sarasota

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