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"People come back year after year to support the cause."

- Stephannie Kettle, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
 

[Environment]  Mote Marine Hosts Run So That Turtles Can Crawl
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

Mote Marine Laboratory and 1,000+ participants joined together for a day of fun, sun and a run, this past Saturday at the 33rd Annual Run for the Turtles at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. Mote Marine scientists were not only runners themselves, but also got the runners stretched and warmed up beforehand, while simultaneously holding a trivia with sea turtle facts and prizes. Further excitement and motivation arrived when Mote’s mascots Shelley the Sea Turtle and Gilly the Shark came to pump everyone up and pose for pictures before runners jogged off.

First of the two different runs held was a 1-mile “fun run,” which brought a huge variety of participants, with ages ranging from one to 97 years old. Next was a 5K run sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club. Teams joined together and experienced the ultimate “runner’s high”—taking in the scenic beach route of Siesta Key while protecting and promoting the conservation efforts of local sea turtles nesting on beaches.

Mote even upped the ante this year with its first ever virtual run. Virtual runners spanned the globe, including a team of runners in Denmark, who follow Mote Marine research and contributions—and whom expressed their joy at still being able to partake and donate to the cause. Mote Marine will even been sending out participation ribbons. Both the virtual run and the local events on Siesta Key sold out prior to race day, and the 33rd Annual Run for the Turtles marked one of the most successful in its history. 

“The final amount is still being tallied,” says Stephannie Kettle of Mote Marine. “But we know at least $40,000 has been raised for our Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP)." This annual event provides major support for STCRP, so the scientists can continue to conduct daily surveys of the 35-mile stretch of beach that Mote monitors. “The scientists find and study these nests every single day during the nesting and hatching season,” Kettle says. “Turtle nesting season for southwest Florida runs from May 1 to October 31.” STCRP also assists with finding and tagging adult sea turtles to satellite-track their whereabouts and population for further research. These explorations not only help with local scope and analysis, but is also essential for national outreach for federal sea turtle conservation efforts. The general public can even follow along live for Mote’s tagged turtles here.

Last year, STCRP had their third best nesting year in the history of the program, with 3,151 nests hatching along the 35-mile coastline. And this year looks as though it will top it even further. 

Photo of the 5k sanctioned run by Manasota Track Club, courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory

Learn more about the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program.

[GoodBite]  Calling the Shots
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

Shelve the Cuervo and Patron...time to go on ‘hiatus’ with the newest, truest, no-frills tequila on the market. The minimalist, yet satiable collection of natural tequila goes back to sacred Aztec roots. Reminding us the way tequila should taste—naturally clean yet complex—easily enjoy it sipped neat, savored on the rocks or craftly collaborated with in a cocktail. Launching with a Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, Hiatus is made from 100% Blue Weber roasted agave, allowing this sustainable and sumptuous spirit to fully mature for up to eight years and properly ripen, before being distilled and distributed to thirsty imbibers looking for a wedge of lime and a pinch of salt.

Produced just outside the town of Tequila, Jalisco in collaboration with a third-generation award-winning tequila family, La Cofradía’s plantation breaks a sweat on the edge of an extinct volcano whose porous foundation acts as a natural filter for the spring water used to distill Hiatus’ tequila. La Cofradía family’s traditional and sustainable practices of crushing roasted agave with custom-made press extractors (think giant corkscrew), squeezing all the sweet meat and nectarous fibers out of the plant, caught the eye of Hiatus Founder Kristopher DeSoto. Pressing rather than pulverizing the agave allows smoother, rounder flavors to come through in the end product we all know now as going on Hiatus.

“We’ve created a tequila with full transparency,” says DeSoto. “We ensure that the spirit in the bottle is a true expression of what tequila should be by using only fully mature agave, taking our time to cook them slowly in masonry ovens, and double distilling to maintain the earthy agave notes that make Tequila unique, before filtering out the unsavory finish that defines many tequilas. It may be a slower process, but we prefer quality over speed. The flavors and aromas are untampered with, unadulterated. Nothing added, nothing is taken away.”

Hiatus makes its debut across several leading local restaurants, bars and liquor stores. Interrupting us from the monotony of day-to-day, Hiatus is saturating the Sarasota scene to inspire us all to take a break, seek balance and pursue good times.

Find locally at Sarasota Yacht Club, Embassy Suites, Ruth’s Chris, Daiquiri Decks, Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Crescent Club, Sage Restaurant, Captain Curt’s Oyster Bar & Sniki Tiki, Evie’s Main and Bee Ridge, MADE Restaurant, White Buffalo Saloon, The Office Bar SRQ, Spanish Point Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Five O’Clock Club, Veronica Fish & Oyster, Pacific Rim, Plaza Mexico, Siesta Spirits and Sarasota Wine & Liquor. 

Currently only available in New York, Florida and online.

Photo courtesy of Hiatus Tequila

[Government]  Manatee County Accepting Applications for Health Care Board

Manatee County is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Manatee County Health Care Advisory Board, a volunteer group that evaluates, monitors and discusses the healthcare system in Manatee County and makes recommendations to the County Commission regarding the funding of healthcare services in Manatee County. There are two vacancies: one representative of the business community and one representative of the substance abuse treatment field. The advisory board reviews evidence-based practices,  programs and related data to enhance the long-term stability and effectiveness of the programs available to citizens of Manatee County who have no other meaningful means of access to health care.

Applications are due April 12 at 5pm. The application may be found online at the website below. 

Manatee County Advisory Board Applications

[Education]  Sarasota County Schools Name CTE Students of the Year

Sarasota County Schools has announced the Middle School, High School and Overall CTE Students of the Year for the 2018-19 school year.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month is celebrated by industry associations and groups nationwide, as a recognition of the value of career and technical education and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. Sarasota County Schools’ CTE department supports this effort by selecting a winner from each traditional public middle and high school, as well as an overall winner representing all traditional public middle and high schools, respectively.

This year’s 16 CTE Students of the Year represent seven different CTE program areas including Health Science, Business, Culinary Arts, Computer Science, and Engineering; have collectively earned 24 CAPE industry certifications; have an average GPA of 3.5; and represent a multitude of schools, including Sarasota Middle, Woodland Middle, Booker Middle, Brookside Middle, Heron Creek Middle, Laurel Nokomis, McIntosh Middle, Venice Middle, Riverview High, Booker High, North Port High, Pine View, Sarasota High, Suncoast Technical College and Venice High.

The Overall Middle School CTE Student of the Year is Bradley Miller, a student of Business and Engineering CTE classes. He is an 8th grader at Heron Creek Middle School, looking forward to enrolling in Pre-AICE classes at North Port High School this fall. The Overall High School CTE Student of the Year has been named as Dante Garcia, a senior at Sarasota High and a Health Science CTE and AICE student with a 3.75 GPA. He serves his school community as the President of the National Honor Society and Vice President of the Student Government, and plans to attend the University of Florida to study Medicine or Medical Research. 

Sarasota County Schools

[Business]  Williams Parker Hosts Educational IRA Community Seminar

The law firm of Williams Parker recently hosted “Practical Planning for Your Legacy: Understanding Your IRA,” an educational seminar focused on providing Individual Retirement Account (IRA) owners with the necessary knowledge to enable them to make informed decisions about how to structure their estate plan and IRA beneficiary designations in a manner that best fits their tax planning and personal goals. The seminar took place March 27 at Art Ovation Hotel.

Williams Parker estate and trust attorneys Alyssa L. Acquaviva and Colton F. Castro led the presentation, discussing wealth management strategies for IRA owners; minimum required distribution requirements and timing; tax penalties and how to avoid them; tax laws regarding the inheritance of IRAs, including rollovers and beneficiary designations; charitable planning involving IRAs, and structuring one’s estate plan to maximize the benefits available to IRA account owners and beneficiaries.  

Williams Parker

[Business]  Shake Shack to Open Next Week at UTC

Shake Shack has announced that it will open the doors to its newest Florida location in Sarasota on Tuesday, April 16 at 11am. The Shack will be located at The Mall at University Town Center.

A critically acclaimed, modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches and griddled flat-top dogs, frozen custard, crinkle cut fries and more. In addition to the classics, the UTC Sarasota Shack will be spinning up a unique selection of frozen custard concretes, including: Pie Oh My—vanilla custard with a slice of Four & Twenty seasonal pie. The menu will also include local brews from Crooked Can Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing and Orange Blossom Brewing Co.

As part of Shake Shack’s mission to Stand For Something Good, the UTC Sarasota Shack will donate 5% of sales from its Pie Oh My concrete to Sunshine Community Compost, a nonprofit that creates accessible education and action programs to increase local composting, resource recovery and zero waste efforts. The first 100 people in line when doors open at 11am will receive a Shack Attack concrete on the house. 

Shake Shack



[TODAY]  THEATER: Faces of Change , April 9

Asolo Rep’s seventh annual community-based documentary theater project, is created from the real-life experiences of local residents and community members and is inspired by this season’s production of Bekah Brunstetter’s The Cake. Through the collection of stories (by way of story circles and interviews), Asolo Rep aims to provide an opportunity for local community-building: this process allows for an ongoing discussion and collaboration, and uses theater to create connections and to explore connections that already exist. Faces of Change is part of Asolo Rep’s IllumiNation Series

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center , 525 Kumquat Ct., 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]  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]  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]  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

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Spotlight Florida: Moving Ethos girlwoman , April 12 – April 13

Moving Ethos Dance Company presents the world premiere of girlwoman, an intimate portrayal of the glamorous and messy nature of being a woman. Follow three women as they navigate the demands of the world with an imperfect grace that is relatable and refreshing. Their strength is met with fragility as they transparently share their stories. In her characteristically bold voice, Artistic Director, Leah Verier-Dunn, leads the audience through a web of imagery that pulls at heart strings one moment and evokes laughter the next. girlwoman is a telling tale that challenges us all to consider the complexities of the female experience.

Historic Asolo Theater

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Spring Sensations Fashion Show , April 12, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

We’ve got a PASSION for FASHION!

Enjoy champagne, seated luncheon, cash bar, runway show featuring WORTH New York and Debbie Dannheisser THREADS collections, as well as jewelry & eyewear trends. 
Bid on fabulous Silent Auction baskets and enjoy the company of your friends.  Tickets available online.

Go Forth and Be FABULOUS!

Sisterhood for Good is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) women-only organization dedicated to helping enrich our community through our annual grant program. Registration #: CH 57279

GROVE Ballroom , 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Bikinis, Bulldogs & Bloody Marys , April 13

Fashion show featuring swimwear collection from JP Holahan Swimwear, accessories by if by Roxanne and an amazing Bloody Mary Bar sponsored by Mermaid Vodka and Cocktails by Spencer.


Bulldogs will be on site looking for homes from Florida English Bulldog Rescue.


Timeline: Bloody Mary bar opens at 11am, noon fashion show, stay after for fun shopping!

 

Hosted in the courtyard at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota.

 

ADVANCE TICKETS: $35 VIP tickets include reserved seating for fashion show, Bloody Marys, and amazing SWAG bag or $20 General admisison includes fashion show and Bloody Marys. ($10 more at the door).

 

Benefits Every Child, Inc. 100% of money raised for Every Child goes back into the community to help children. 

[SOON]  GALA: Art In The Dark , April 13

Lighthouse of Manasota will present its annual fundraising gala, Art in the Dark on Saturday, April 13th at Michael's on East. Supporters will enjoy an evening of French-inspired gourmet dining, dancing, and silent and live auctions of fabulous items. 

 

With the guidance of The Ringling's Education Department, guests will experience art as those with vision loss do: by using their other senses. The event’s signature piece of artwork is Louise Élisabeth, Madame la Princesse de Conti, as Venus, Noël Nicolas Coypel, 1731, oil on canvas. Guests will decide what type of music best fits the painting; they will also close their eyes and feel tactile objects related to the painting. The Asolo Rep’s head costume designer is recreating the dress from the painting – an actor will walk around during cocktail hour and provide a photo opportunity for guests to enjoy. Additionally, Lighthouse of Manasota clients and instructors will be in attendance to showcase how vision rehabilitation helps those affected by vision loss to lead healthy, happy and independent lives.

 

Event chairs are Dr. Jody and Angela Abrams, $200 ticket

 

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

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Blossoms Garden Party , April 13

Join us for this floral affair celebrating the legacy of Mable's beloved rose garden. Surrounded by blooming roses, you will enjoy musical entertainment, mimosas and a variety of foods as you stroll the gardens.

As an enthusiastic gardener, Mable would be pleased to know that the grounds and gardens of the Ringling estate have grown into a park where visitors can spend the day smelling the roses and relaxing under the banyans. In recognition of Mable's legacy the net proceeds from this event will support ongoing maintenance and improvements of the Bayfront Gardens.

[SOON]  SPORTS: The Parkinson's Expo , April 13

Boxing, Cycling, facillitated movement and yoga will be featured activity at the 2019 Parkinson's Expo. Leading the array of strategies for living well with Parkinson’s are the national Parkinson’s specialists who will be speaking to the latest medical findings and projections on the disease. New this year, physicians and allied healthcare professionals can earn continuing education credits at no charge.

Bradenton Area Convention Center , 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Black or White Makes my Music Right , April 14 – April 15

From the Blues to the British Invasion and beyond, this special evening will celebrate the creative cross-fertilization of black and white music. Featuring the Soul Sensations band, with vocalists Ariel Blue, Jnana Cooper, Michael Mendez, Dana Merriwether, Randall Morgan, Leon Pitts and Latraia Savage.

Westcoast Black Theater , 1646 10th Way., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Timothy Enos on School Saftey , April 16

Timothy Enos is the Chief of Police for the Sarasota County School system.  He was sworn in as chief in November 2018.  Sarasota County School district decided to create its own police department in response to security concerns following the Parkland shooting in February 2018.

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center , 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[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]  GALA: FOMCAS Casino Night , April 20

Are you an animal lover? Get tickets for Casino Night, a fabulous event benefitting the shelter animals of Manatee County. Casino Night is Saturday, April 20th 7:00 pm at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Authentic gaming tables, a poker tournament, amazing silent and live auction items including a stay in Las Vegas, local resort stays and fun excursions and experiences. Fabulous food and cash bars. Tickets are $75 general and $100 for VIP. Everybody gets a goodie bag. Visit fomcas.org to attend Casino Night and help the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services fundraise to help local shelter animals.  

Manatee Performing Arts Center

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