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SRQ DAILY Jul 31, 2019

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

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Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

"We three are such great examples of the diversity of research endeavors in the quest for more information on Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias."

- Dr. Cheryl Brandi, The Roskamp Institute
 

[Health & Wellness]  An International Effort: The Next Steps in Facing Alzheimer's Disease
Olivia Liang

With 6,000 attendees, including physicians, clinicians, nurses, geriatricians, molecular biologists and psychologists, the Alzheimer’s Association International Convention (AAIC) unites the top combatants against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, to generate a cohesive and productive dialogue combining basic science with public policy, research for possible cures and interventions with psycho-social research. And as a lead player in that conversation, The Roskamp Institute in Sarasota, a nonprofit organization that serves as a global leader in better understanding and treating diseases of the mind in its state-of-the-art lab, sent three members of its staff to present at the recent AAIC convention in Los Angeles. 

Charis Ringland, an Associate Researcher and PhD Student at The Roskamp Institute, presented her ongoing project, detailing her research on matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9), an increased enzyme in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, and how it interacts with the apolipoprotein E (APOE) protein. The APOE gene responsible for making this protein is a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and after conducting lab work with Alzheimer’s mouse models, analyzing behavior and cognitive function, Ringland’s work will provide insight into potential treatments for the human disease. 

“We need to expand our horizons,” says Dr. Laila Abdullah, Senior Scientist and Director of Lipid Projects, who was part of the original team researching Alzheimer’s disease at Roskamp. “Attending these meetings (like the AAIC) are an important part of the communication process, of communal growth.” Focusing on the brain’s need for energy utilization, Abdullah measures lipids that are broken down in the mitochondria (powerhouse of our cells), she says, finding that brain energy related to lipid utilization is disrupted early in Alzheimer's disease processes, ultimately better understanding and altering treatments for the future. 

“None of these diseases are about one person alone,” says Dr. Cheryl Brandi, the first Nurse Practitioner at The Roskamp Institute, who emphasized the critical importance of the psycho-social perspective at the AAIC. With a grant from Designing Daughters of Sarasota, Brandi conducted qualitative research on caregivers and their perceptions of support in Manatee and Sarasota counties, realizing a lack of awareness, even in the medical community, when it comes to appropriate treatment and support for those afflicted and their caregivers, as well as a need for ongoing education about brain diseases. That is where the AAIC plays its most advantageous role, providing a platform “to work and network and bridge ideas internationally” to make breakthroughs in the Alzheimer’s arena, according to Brandi. 

“Each of us in our own way is very passionate about the work that we do in eradicating brain diseases. That is why AAIC was so inspirational for all of us as we go about our own unique ways of making a difference... We three are such great examples of the diversity of research endeavors in the quest for more information on Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.” 

The Roskamp Institute

[The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature]  Where Do Science and Nature Meet? The Backyard

If you had a yard when you were growing up, nature was probably your playground. Laying in the grass looking up at the clouds or the stars, climbing trees, listening to birds…maybe even making a rocket ship out of an old refrigerator box!

You and the kids in your life can do that again – and without having to worry about the weather! In early fall The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature opens the Mosaic Backyard Universe, a new permanent exhibition especially for kids 2 to 8 years old.

Thanks to an early leadership gift from The Mosaic Company Foundation, The Bishop is building a place where kids can explore and learn, encouraging them to experience the world around them in a place many first start learning about science and nature – the backyard.

A 30-foot-tall Mighty Oak Tree helps kids learn about tree-dwelling animals, while an ADA-accessible lift ensures everyone can enjoy the view from the Tree House-Platform. From the platform, a telescope allows a close-up view of the model of the solar system hanging from the ceiling. A Dig Pit is stocked with fossils for little hands to uncover, and live turtles inhabit a freshwater Pond just a few feet away. And that cardboard rocket from your youth got an upgrade, with short videos playing inside that provide adventures for growing minds.

At The Bishop, our backyard is your backyard. Come on over for a visit when the Mosaic Backyard Universe opens in the fall! 

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

[DailyShop]  Girl Power at The Bazaar
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

This week, shop and support the Dream Harbor Boutique—featuring original art, jewelry and accessories, all handcrafted by the girls of nonprofit youth organization Girls Inc. Sarasota. This boutique inside The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is one of the summer education programs to light the path for young girls 5-18 to be  smart, self-confident, responsible and well-rounded individuals through a fun and educational avenue. Check out the adorable goods and meet the girls at their Dream Harbor Boutique, Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2, 10am-3pm.  

Photos courtesy of The Bazaar, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota.

[Philanthropy]  Tuttle Elementary to Benefit from $18,000 Grant

Forty Carrots Family Center has been awarded an $18,000 grant from the Allen Wirtz Nobbe and Jo Bowen Nobbe Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand its Partners in Play® (PIP) parenting education with weekly groups at Tuttle Elementary School. The generous grant builds on Forty Carrots’ current partnership with Tuttle Elementary by offering parenting education in addition to mental health services to children and families. PIP parenting education groups foster positive parent-child relationships that are a proven vital factor in mitigating the negative impact of stressors like poverty or homelessness on children’s mental health and subsequent school success.  

[Community]  Manatee Habitat ReStore Hosts Community Anniversary Party

Saturday, August 17, 9 am-7pm, the community is invited to join the party and ribbon cutting for a day of shopping, fashion, food and fun, planned to celebrate nonprofit home improvement store Manatee Habitat ReStore and its one-year anniversary at the new location in central Bradenton.

The day’s highlights include a vintage fashion show presented by fashion builder and business coach Robin Weller, DIY demonstrations presented by local artists and DIY home specialists, fee hot dogs and snow cones, a kids craft table to create blessing bags for families in need, a bounce house and Sweet Doctors cupcakes. Visitors will also have an opportunity to register for a free family room flip, courtesy of ReStore manager Karen McElroy who will makeover the winner’s family room with hand-selected items from the store. 

[Education]  School District Named in Forbes 'Best-in-State Employer List'

The School District of Manatee County has been named to the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers for 2019. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile the first-ever ranking of employers by state. The District remains the largest employer in Manatee County with approximately 7,000 employees, and is ranked No. 173 on the list. It is also the only employer based in Bradenton, Florida to be ranked. The survey is based on a vast sample of more than 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people. 

[Healthcare]  SMH Makes List of U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report spotlighted Sarasota Memorial Hospital among 57 “standout” hospitals with strong ratings in all nine procedures and conditions it evaluated in this year’s “Best Hospitals” study. As part of its annual report, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals for their handling of 9 surgical procedures and chronic conditions: colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, COPD, heart failure, heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, knee replacement and hip replacement. Barely 1% of those hospitals – just 57 including SMH – got that top rating in all nine. The results earned SMH the national spotlight as a “standout” hospital and the No. 1 “Best Regional Hospital” in the Sarasota-Bradenton-North Port metropolitan area. The ratings are designed to help patients and health care consumers make informed decisions about where to receive care for specific medical needs.  

[Residential]  Coming Soon: DiVosta’s New 926 Homesite Talon Preserve Community

DiVosta will soon expand their Sarasota County presence with their new Talon Preserve neighborhood in the sought-after Palmer Ranch community. DiVosta’s Talon Preserve will showcase desirable lake- and preserve-view homes paired with vacation-style living and resort-style amenities, with approximately 926 homesites. DiVosta will offer a wide selection of some of their most popular open-concept single family and attached villa home designs. Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch will feature miles of sidewalks throughout the community, along with 62 acres of lakes and 110 acres of nature preserves. Model homes are set to begin construction by January 2020.

Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch is located in Nokomis off Honore Avenue. 



[TODAY]  THEATER: The Cottage , July 31 – August 24

Set in the English countryside in 1923, this sexy comedy of love and betrayal unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her secret love affair to her husband. The true meanings of love and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous—potentially murderous—romantic comedy.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: Scorch , July 26 – August 25

For Kes, falling in love for the first time happened online. But the exhilarating fantasy quickly turns into a terrifying reality when the young teen is accused of criminal conduct. Inspired by real cases of ‘gender fraud,’ Scorch is a touching and provocative story of love though the eyes of a gender-curious teen.

Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St., Sarasota.

[TODAY]  THEATER: The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade , July 23 – August 30

Back by popular demand, The Swingaroos return to FST with a brand new show. Inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood, this jazzy music revue pays tribute to such icons as Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway, and Fred Astaire. Travel back in time this summer to the ‘30s and ‘40s when big bands and swing dancing were all the rage. 

Florida Studio Threatre, 1241 N Palm Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow , June 26 – August 10

This powerful musical biography celebrates the life of actress and singer Ethel Waters. From abject poverty to Broadway and Hollywood stardom, Ethel Waters crossed racial barriers to become a legend. No matter what challenges she faced, music gave Waters strength, solace, and success. 

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  FILM: Gazebo Starlight Cinema Series , August 2, 8pm

Join the Gazebo Starlight Cinema series with this month’s movie: Mrs. Doubtfire. With a screen stretched around the Gazebo pillars and family flicks back-projected from within, what better place than the facing grassy knoll to relax in a beach chair or curl up on a blanket? Bring the whole family to kick off your weekend while enjoying the park! Support local Venice Avenue businesses by bringing snacks, dinner, ice cream (or gelato!) to enjoy during the movie. 

Downtown Venice Centennial Park, 200 West Venice Ave.

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Family Saturdays: Colorful Classical Sculpture , August 3, 10am

Delve into the grounds and gardens of Ringling with a creative project: creating classical sculptures! Work in the Education Building classrooms and explore the Museum and grounds with a special handout to help locate and learn more about the objects and places that inspired the project.

The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Friends of Manatee County Animal Services Adopt-A-Palooza Pet Expo , August 3, 11am

Join us at Adopt-A-Palooza, the area’s largest one-day pet expo and animal adoption event on August 3, from 11-4 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. The event will feature over 100 adoptable animals, more than 50 pet retailers displaying and selling pet related products and services, a search and rescue demo, plus raffles and silent auctions. Adopt-A-palooza is fun for the whole family, and the first 500 people will receive a goodie bag. Even if you aren’t looking to adopt, come to shop and support the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services’ efforts to help shelter animals find forever homes. Free to attend/free parking. Leashed pets are welcome.

Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

[SOON]  FILM: Art and a Movie: Summer Film Series , August 5, 1:30pm

Visit the showing of Kusana: Infinity as part of The Ringling and Monda Collections’ Summer Film Series. Ringling staff will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion about each of the three highlighted women artists of the series. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of free Mondays at the Museum of Art to visit the exhibition before or after the film.

The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: 3rd Annual Woodstock Revival , August 10

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock while supporting Sarasota Farmers Market and Downtown Sarasota. Kettle of Fish will be the band this year. See vintage Volkswagens, participate in the "Best Dressed Hippie" Contest, buy local produce and reexperience peace and love. 

Sarasota Farmers Market, 1 N Lemon Ave.

[SOON]  FILM: Sun Xun: Time Spy , August 11 – February 16

A mesmerizing 3D animated film by Chinese painter and draughtsman, Sun Xun incorporates traditional techniques including ink painting, charcoal drawing and woodblock printing. He uses analog and digital technologies to explore pressing concerns of the time.

The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road

[SOON]  MUSIC: Van Wezel Friday Fest featuring Reverend Barry & The Funk , August 16

Join us for The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s FREE outdoor summertime concert series! The events run from 5-9pm and are located on the Bayside Lawn of the Van Wezel. Each of the four events will feature food trucks, beverage vendors and more – it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a summer sunset over Sarasota Bay.

 

Featuring 3 Grammy®-nominated musicians, this 8-piece band plays a high-energy set of originals and covers of funk & soul music including Earth, Wind & Fire, Commodores, Kool & the Gang and Prince. Sit back and relax or dance the night away as Reverend Barry & The Funk returns to the Friday Fest stage! 

Van Wezel

[SOON]  GALA: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick Off Celebration , August 29, 530pm

Join us to Kick Off the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer season and for the reveal of the 2019 Real Men Wear Pink candidates.  Hear about the American Cancer Society’s lifechanging research and patient programs that are funded by Making Strides and Real Men Wear Pink events. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. RSVP is required. Please RSVP by Monday, August 26th to Lucy.Fox@cancer.org or 941-328-3755. MakingStridesWalk.org/SarasotaManatee

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  THEATER: Who Love You, Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond , September 3 – October 13

Experience the signature songs and dance moves of one of the most successful acts in music history: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. A musical tribute to the group that has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, Who Loves You will have you clapping and singing along to hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” and many more you know and love.

Florida Studio Threatre, 1241 N Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Stars, Stripes and Style 26th Annual Fashion Show , September 4, 11am

Join us in celebration of the Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota Network 26th Annual Fashion show on Wednesday, September 4 at 11:00 am. WCR will honor America's veterans at the Stars, Stripes and Style fashion show featuring fashions by Goodwill Manasota. Enjoy lunch by The Hyatt Sarasota and a fun filled fashion show by local realtors and business partners. There will be a live auction, lotto tree raffle, silent auction and shopping at tabletop boutiques.

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

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