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"Don't tie the hands of those that are experts."

- Dr. Marguerite Barnett, Sarasota surgeon
 

-Do Not Disturb, as seen in SRQ's July/August 2021 edition. Click photo for the full article.
[Health]  Medical Leaders Urge Protective Measures
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Dr. Marguerite Barnett, a Sarasota surgeon, said a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations threatens the livelihood of medical professionals. A former chair of the Sarasota Medical Society and Florida delegate to the American Medical Association, she says its critical community leaders still be allowed to take measures and limit the spread of the delta variant

“I don’t try and tell the government how to conduct business,” Barnett said. “I don’t call the Governor and say don’t call a special session. But I do know about health, and about public health care. Don’t tie the hands of those that are experts.”

Barnett spoke to media as part of a push by the Committee to Protect Public Health. She’s concerned that more medical hospitals will stop elective procedures; she just got word Tampa General Hospital was ready to make such a move. That threatening the livelihood of many health care professionals like herself — Barnett’s private practice does plastic surgery — who must “sit on their hands” without a place to do surgery. But she also said it prevents many non-emergency surgeries for cancer patients and others with conditions that must be addressed while technically counting as elective.

The state shut down all elective surgeries last year, a move ultimately walked back as an overreach that couldn’t be sustained without hurting hospitals and patients. But even if the state doesn’t shut down such surgeries again, Barnett said institutions overwhelmed with patients will do so. “We will still have people dying,” she said.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital reports that as of Thursday, there’s 63 individuals in ICU units, 32 of those COVID-19 patients. The hospital’s full ICU bed capacity is 78.

As the pandemic pushed a year and a half in the state of Florida — the first Florida case was detected in a Manatee County patient on March 1, 2020 — there’s been resistance to any potential measures impacting individual freedom. The Sarasota School Board recently voted to make masks optional for students in the coming school year, and Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order prohibiting districts from mandating masks.

But Barnett said that’s the wrong impulse to follow. She said evidence shows masks and social distancing, while unable to completely stop the spread of the virus, limit the spread and the viral load intensity individually fight. With the delta variant of the virus now as contagious as chicken pox, Barnett said masking makes sense.

  

[Recreation]  Calling All Board Gamers and Snackers
Brittany Mattie, brittany.mattie@srqme.com

Sarasota's first and only board game cafe is here for gamers to unplug from devices, come eat, play, converse and create memories at/around the table. Appropriately named Table Talk, the $5 unlimited game pass includes access to over 550 board games—from the classics to new releases. The cafe welcomes all ages, so grab the kids, your parents, a spouse, a date, some co-workers or your friends to join in on some old-school fun and nostalgic pasttimes. 

With over 500 games to choose from, you can choose to play the old favorites from when you were a kid or learn a new one altogether. While battling it out on some Battleship,  or raking in the mula in Monopoly, be sure to check out menu items to keep hungry players at the table filled and happy. Table Talk's menu was designed to balance flavor while remaining board game friendly. Offerings include easy handhelds like croissant sandwiches, flat bread pizzas, tacos and more. For the ultimate fingerfood snackers, order some spinach dip, warm soft pretzels or a bowl of M&Ms. Meanwhile, adult beverages and specialty drinks are also available to keep you hydrated throughout your Scrabble winning streak. 

And if board games just aren't your thing, but a good heated game of trivia gets you going, reserve a seat at Table Talk for Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm. 

3999 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, 941-567-4045, Info@tabletalksrq.com, @tabletalksrq. 

Photo courtesy of Table Talk SRQ.

[New Hire]  Key Chorale Announces New Singer Appointments and Upcoming Auditions

As Key Chorale gets prepared for its 37th season, they announce four new additions to their professional core of singers and auditions for new singers. Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus, is a fully auditioned ensemble of more than 100 singers with a paid professional core of 16. New additions are: Melissa Simmons, soprano section leader, Thomas Tryon, tenor section leader, Steven Phillips, tenor section leader and Stuart Lurie, core singer. Key Chorale will be holding auditions for new members and two openings for paid core singers on Saturday, August 28 and Saturday, September 11 at First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota. 

Click here for more information.

[Education Program]  Wilson-Wood Foundation Funds Early Education for Area Families

The Wilson-Wood Foundation recently awarded a grant of $10,000 to Safe Children Coalition for its HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program. The grant will help area families with young children to prepare their children for success in school and beyond. The HIPPY program helps parents to provide educational enrichment for preschool-age children and is designed to remove barriers to participation in education.  

[New Hire]  SMH Recruits World Leader in Thyroid/ Parathyroid Surgery to the Suncoast

 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has recruited Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS, a widely recognized leader in the management of thyroid/parathyroid disease, to oversee its first multi-specialty practice dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with thyroid nodules, cancers and other diseases and disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. 

Click here for more information.

[Expansion ]  First 1,000 Days Suncoast Expands Outreach & Support Team

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recently welcomed three new family support staff to expand the work of First 1,000 Days Suncoast throughout the region. Thanks to the support of generous philanthropists, the First 1,000 Days Suncoast was able to hire Tina Wilson as its new Family Navigator, Dallas Decklever as Peer Support Specialist, and Sienna Kelley as Administrative Assistant. 

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[Job Opportunity ]  Manatee County Accepting Applications for Planning Commission

Manatee County is accepting applications for two seats on the Planning Commission, a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 3, and may be found online at www.mymanatee.org/advisory_boards. 

[Job Opportunity ]  Manatee County Accepting Applications for Historic Preservation Board

Manatee County is accepting applications for three vacancies on the Historic Preservation Board, a citizen’s advisory committee that makes decisions regarding Manatee County’s archaeologically, historically and aesthetically significant sites, districts and zones. Applications are due September 3 and may be found online at www.mymanatee.org/advisoryboards

[Insurance Policy]  New FEMA Flood Insurance Maps Could Impact Manatee County Homeowner Premiums

A new Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) flood insurance rate map will go into effect in Aug. 10 and may impact homeowners' insurance rates. Most of FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map changes have occurred in the coastal areas of Manatee County and Gamble Creek in East Manatee. Manatee County property owners can verify if their flood zone or base flood elevation (BFE) is changing at  mymanatee.org/FloodZoneChanges  

[Community Event]  Newtown Community Cleanup Set for Saturday

It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk, tree trimmings, and other materials as Sarasota County will hold a free community cleanup in the Newtown area from 8am to noon Saturday, August 7. Dumpsters will be available at the following intersection locations: Newtown Estates Park and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Chilk Avenue and 19th Street and 23rd Street and Chester Avenue.

  



[In This Issue]  Cheers, Old Chum

With Tripletail, the Gecko's family matures alongside its city. 

Click here to read the full article in SRQ's July/August 2021 edition.

[SOON]  GALLERY: The Ringling: Saito Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening , March 14 – August 15, Museum hours.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is pleased to present Saito Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening. The exhibition will open Mar 14, 2021 and run through Aug 15, 2021 in the Ringling’s Searing galleries. Comprised of recent donations of artworks by Saitō from Charles and Robyn Citrin to The Ringling and other collections, Saito Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening is the first comprehensive exhibition of this artist’s work in the United States. The exhibition focuses on prints Saito created in the 1940s and 50s, arguably the most vibrant period of his career, and includes several rare, early designs. Saito Kiyoshi’s (Japanese 1907–1997) keen sense of design, superb technique, and engagement with an appealing variety of themes made him one of the best known and most popular Japanese print artists of the twentieth century. Dr. Rhiannon Paget, Curator of Asian Art said, “Visitors to the exhibition will see many of the imaginative designs that made Saito Kiyoshi one of Japan’s most beloved printmakers, especially in the United States. Saito’s corpus encompasses urban and natural landscapes, female subjects, theater, architecture, and cats that reveal his curious mind, sensitive eye, and playful sense of humor.” The exhibition is accompanied by a 200-page illustrated catalogue edited by Rhiannon Paget and with essays by Paul Binnie, Noriko Kuwahara, Rhiannon Paget, and Judith A. Stubbs, and published by Scala.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex: Summer Swim Lessons, Programming & Extended Hours , May 8 – August 31

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is increasing the accessibility and enjoyment of swimming at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex. From lessons, to extended hours, they have your swimming needs covered. Learn to Swim: This program provides a positive, fun-filled opportunity for youth to learn abilities that will help reduce the number of water accidents and provide lifelong skills in swimming. Swim lessons are geared toward youth ages 6 months to 12 years. Participants will be divided into classes based on their abilities and ages. Sessions offer eight lessons for a registration fee of $65. Parent & Me classes are offered in a four-week session consisting of four lessons on Saturday mornings for $35. Adding to Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex’s Aquatic Programming is the Aqua Blast Class. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a steady paced cardio exercises mixed with weights and resistance training. This new class is a great way to burn calories just before lunch time. Non-swimmers welcomed, as this class is in our 3-foot Water Instructional Pool. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 11 from 10am to 10:45am. Ages 18 and up are welcome, and classes are $3 each. Purchase a 5-Class Pack for $55. Registration Deadline: Mondays prior to Tuesday class and Wednesday prior to Thursday class. Call 941-263-6732 or register on eTrak: https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/program-guide/online-registration/how-to-register. Starting May 8 Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex will be open on Saturdays. Reservations are available on the hour between 11am and 4pm. The high diving board is closed, but the low diving board will be available. Reservations for Saturday swim are now available on eTrak: https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/program-guide/online-registration/how-to-register.

[SOON]  MUSEUM: The Ringling: Blue Star Museums Initiative , May 15 – September 6, Museum hours.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2021 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums nationwide. Blue Star Museums include children's museums, art, science, and history museums, zoos, gardens, lighthouses, and more, and hail from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The current list of participating museums will continue to develop over the summer as organizations are welcome to register to be a Blue Star Museum throughout the summer.

[SOON]  MUSIC: St. Armands Circle: Sol of the Circle: Songs on the Circle , June 1 – September 7, 6pm-9pm

Life on the Circle only gets better when days are bathed in the summer sun. Enjoy a breath of fresh air and immerse yourself in the perfect setting for adventure and fun. Join us for the “Sol of the Circle,” a series of special events for the entire family. Songs on the Circle will take place every first Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm. Dates are June 1, July 6, August 3, and September 7.

[SOON]  HEALTH: St. Armands Circle: Sol of the Circle: Breathe: An Outdoor Yoga Series , June 9 – September 8, 6pm-7pm

Life on the Circle only gets better when days are bathed in the summer sun. Enjoy a breath of fresh air and immerse yourself in the perfect setting for adventure and fun. Join us for the “Sol of the Circle,” a series of special events for the entire family. Breathe: An Outdoor Yoga Series will take place every second Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. Dates are June 9, July 14, August 11, and September 8.

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Virtual: The Ringling: Private Lectures presented by Dr. David Berry , April 13 – December 31

David Berry, Associate Director of Academic Affairs and Special Projects, is one of Sarasota’s favorite lecturers. His dry sense of humor and wealth of knowledge is sure to both entertain and educate your group. Dr. Berry is available to speak on any of the following subjects: The origins of museums, museum architecture and display, The Victorian museum, early museums in America, museums, education, and community engagement, great women collectors, the illicit trafficking of cultural property, world fairs, an introduction to natural history, great illustrated natural history books, natural history and children’s literature, scientific illustration, natural history specimens, natural history collections, art and medicine, the art of anatomy, the art of astronomy and microscopy, the art of geology and paleontology (including dinosaurs), botanical and zoological art, botanical and zoological gardens, the golden age of botanical exploration, the orchid craze in Victorian Britain, and Japanese garden design and horticultural practices (ikebana and bonsai). $100 flat fee; must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance, $250 for custom topics; must be scheduled at least 6 weeks in advance. Lectures include a single-speaker, slide illustrated lecture. All programs are hosted via Zoom. For additional information, or to book a virtual program, contact Laura Steefel-Moore, Head of Educational Programs, at laura.steefel-moore@ringling.org.

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Mote Marine: Shark Pups & Grownups Class , June 12 – August 28, 9:30am-11am

MEGA-lodon sized fun for you and your little one! Join us as we explore the marine environment through imaginative play, songs, crafts and more. For preschool (2-5) aged kids and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement (Ocean Moves with Mote), science tool exploration, role play/games, and immersive water time (dipnetting in the bay). All classes meet at the Whale Fountain at the entrance to The Aquarium. Be sure to read your confirmation email to know what to bring and wear to class. Click on "More Info" for additional details on our Shark Pups and Grownup class offerings, as well as information on at home options for Shark Pups near and far. Dates: June 12, 2021, June 26, 2021, July 10, 2021, July 24, 2021, August 14, 2021, and August 28, 2021 from 9:30am to 11am. 

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Mote Marine: Rise and Shine Morning Paddle: Kayaking with Mote , June 15 – August 24, 7:30am-9am

Start your morning with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay Staring June 15 and until August 24 from 7:30am to 9am. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and take in the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up some early rays as we look for dolphins, manatees, birds and more. Ages: 12 and older ONLY (no minors under the age of 12 are permitted); any participant under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paying adult participant. Tickets are $36 for members and $40 for non-members. 

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Florida Studio Theatre: My Lord, What a Night , June 30 – August 15

Next up on FST’s Mainstage is the NNPN Rolling World Premiere of My Lord, What a Night by Deborah Brevoort, an award-winning writer and a member of FST’s Playwright Collective. In 1937, after performing a sold-out concert in Princeton, NJ, internationally renowned singer Marian Anderson was refused a room at the whites-only Nassau Inn. With nowhere to go, Albert Einstein invited her to stay in his own home, sparking a lifelong friendship. Based on actual events, this insightful new play offers a rare glimpse into real-life struggles faced by two 20th century icons. Rolling World Premiere with the National New Play Network. Called “Stunning” and “Provocative” by BroadwayWorld, this historical drama begins playing in FST’s Keating Theatre Wednesday, June 30 and will run through August 15.

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Choral Artists: American Fanfare , July 4 – August 17, 4pm

American Fanfare concert will be held Sunday, July 4 at 4pm at the Sarasota Opera House and will be available on demand from July 17 to August 17. Rousing patriotic anthems and stirring inspirational choral works celebrate Independence Day. The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble joins Choral Artists for the first time, performing Sousa marches to complement the program. Musical fireworks abound in this annual salute to America.

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