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No SMART choice yet Riding-therapy organization continues search for top-notch fundraiser and grant writer.
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On a peaceful, fall evening at the SMART ranch, Gail Clifton stood steady as a post, holding a horse’s head as they both faced a beautiful sunset. Neither the horse, named Logan, nor Clifton moved for several minutes as SMART riding instructor Samantha Toomey painstakingly made sure client Kelly Miller felt safe before she mounted a horse for the very first time. For those unfamiliar with the local nonprofit organization, SMART stands for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, an organization that allows those with physical and mental challenges to ride to their ability and learn to care for horses. That interaction has produced some important benefits, such as an increase in strength and stam-
Biking for a cause Students at All God’s Children Preschool were on the move Nov. 13. Riding tricycles, scooters and bikes with training wheels, they lapped the school’s parking lot in search of a grand prize. That prize ended up being $1,700 that was donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Parents, family and friends donated money as the children raced toward the finish line of the fifth annual Trike-a-thon. “We had so much support from our wonderful families,” said Erin Bonifate, assistant director of All God’s Children.
Growing interest The University Park Women’s Club’s garden enthusiasts went on a Nov. 5 trip to Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg. Kathy Bondur, a master gardener and club member, organized the trip. They learned more than the basics of planting. They received a history lesson covering the garden’s changes over the last century. Member Karen Curlin said Sunken Gardens dates back to 1903 when a plumber, George Turner, started transforming the property from a sinkhole to a flourishing tropical paradise. “Gardeners explored cascading waterfalls, birds and butterflies and more than 500 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants,” Curin said.
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Brittany Bouldin gets some tips about riding P.J. from SMART instructor Samantha Toomey.
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AT A GLANCE: NEAL COMMUNITIES Founders: Pat Neal, left, and his father, Paul Neal Jr. Year founded: 1970 2014 revenues: $276.6 million Employees: 192 Homes: More than 10,000 built on the west coast of Florida.
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MAJOR AWARD Pat Neal, who has built homes in Manatee County going back four decades, earns national recognition. MARK GORDON OBSERVER STAFF
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AT NEAL doesn’t merely rely on analytics and demographics when his prolific homebuilding firm looks into a potential project. Sometimes he even checks the garbage. Neal and another representative from Lakewood Ranch-based Neal Communities recently did that for a project in Venice. They looked for discarded old toys, diapers and other signs of kids living in the area to show the community was family-friendly.
Such a garbage patrol is one of many reasons why Neal Communities is successful. The company, which builds homes in more than 30 communities on the west coast of Florida, including at least four current developments in east Manatee County, had $276.6 million in revenues last year. Neal has won multiple industry and area community awards going back decades. He’s also been Entrepreneur of the Year in the Business Observer, sister paper of the East County Observer, three times. Now Neal has one more award. The company was named 2015 Builder of the Year in Professional Builder magazine, a monthly trade publication that reaches at least 120,000 homebuilders nationwide. Recent past winners include Nashville area homebuilder Goodall Homes, with
$100 million in annual sales; Houston-based David Weekly Homes, with more than $1 billion in sales and nearly 3,000 home closings in 2013; and national homebuilding giant Toll Brothers, with $1.47 billion in annual sales. “This is the pinnacle award for builders in the United States,” Neal said. “There is no bigger award than this. This is a story about the commitment and skill and perseverance of the people who work here.” Professional Builder magazine editors interviewed at least a dozen Neal Communities executives in November to get a deep understanding of the firm’s process and culture. In an interview with the Observer, Neal talked about what he believes is the firm’s keys to success, and what led to the award. His six keys are featured here:
NO. 1: QUALITY
NO. 2: LOCATION
NO. 3: LAND
FIT AND FINISH are key components of a good home, said Neal. Quality also includes building specifically in the Sunshine State. “Our homes are designed for Florida,” Neal said. “Not only to be light and airy, but to withstand our humidity, energy conservation requirements and climate.” Neal said the value of the home has to extend to customer service. The company has been particular about building well, and fixing what’s wrong.
NEAL ONLY BUYS in A and B locations, and he said he avoids buying land where there are “distressed neighbors,” such as bad schools. An A or B location also refers to things such as being away from a highway or having convenient access to a grocery store.
NO. 4: HIRING
NO. 5: PRIDE
NO. 6: BRAND
NEAL AND HIS EXECUTIVES abide by a hire slow, fire fast philosophy. In Neal’s case, he aims to hire so well, he never has to fire. The firm’s hiring process is wrapped around what Neal calls an endurance test that includes up to six in-person interviews. There’s also an aptitude test and a Myers Briggs personality test.
NEAL WANTS TO HOLD his head high when he’s in the community. “My team knows I never want to see my customer at Publix and have to go hide behind the Corn Flakes to avoid embarrassment — and I never do,” Neal said. “That means I should be able to look at any customer straight in the eye and be proud of the company, the community we built and the finished product for our buyer.”
NEAL COMMUNITIES EMPLOYEES live by the company’s 30-second rule, in that customers should quickly know they’re in a Neal Communities development. Said Neal: “When a person drives into our community, they should see the emphasis on landscaping, attention to detail, conscientious maintenance, visual quality of the homes, the effect of the land plan and a better, more innovative community than our competitors.”
A CLOSE COUSIN OF LOCATION is the firm’s land acquisition strategy. Neal, along with his son John Neal, are known in the region for shrewd land deals. It starts with buying land, said Neal, before the firm needs it. The company purchases enough land to handle its development needs for a 10-year period, based on current sales pace. Neal, who said his favorite part of being a homebuilder is going through the entitlement and zoning process, aims to buy early in an economic cycle. Another integral part of the land strategy is the firm treats those deals separately. Neal often says “every bag sits on its own bottom,” meaning the land division of the company has to be profitable, separate from the overall business. Same goes for the mortgage unit, title, golf courses and other holdings.
“This is the pinnacle award for builders in the United States. This is a story about the commitment and skill and perseverance of the people who work here.” Pat Neal, — Neal Communities
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A prank has led to an investigation at GreyHawk Landing. On Oct. 31, video surveillance recorded eight individuals who defecated in the community’s pool late at night. It cost the community $300 to have the pool cleaned, and community development district supervisors aren’t laughing. They are reaching out to the community to help identify the people who were recorded running from the scene. They said the people appear to be 18 to 21 years old. “It’s hard to see their faces, because they’re running and that makes the video blurry,” District Manager Greg Cox said. “These people obviously have no respect for their community,” CDD Chairman Ollie Kyte said. “Maybe they were drunk or something, but that’s disgusting.” If the vandals are caught, they will appear before the CDD board. Supervisors brainstormed other ideas for pool security. “Maybe we can get some motion detector lights,” Kyte said. “People who are up to no good don’t want to be lit up. And it will help us see them on the video.”
The culprits were caught on camera, and the CDD is asking for help identifying them.
Anyone with information can contact Cox by phone at 813-9335571 or by email at gcox@rizzetta. com. In other news, the CDD approved changing its no-parking, overnight policy. Now, individuals who are parked on the street between 3 and 5:30 a.m., will be ticketed at the car owner’s expense. Signs posted throughout the community say no overnight parking, but which timeframe constitutes as “overnight” has been vague and not enforced. “The issue has gotten worse recently,” supervisor Jeffrey Evans said. “This timeframe will help make sure everyone gets home first, and then we can zero in on chronic offenders rather than those who make a mistake.”
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Town Hall’s new purchasing manager, Ana Owen, is expected to make routine purchases in a timely manner, but the Inter-District Authority has yet to set a limit on purchases that would first need its approval.
tional efficiency,” said Alan Silverglat, board secretary. “We spent a lot of money to hire a management team, so we have to let them manage.” Executive Director Anne Ross suggested that Owen should work with the departments to create a purchasing manual. The board could also set a cap so larger purchases had to pass through the board. The members also discussed pinning down some kind of policy for emergency expenses, so departments could address
immediate needs. “I don’t think the board is trying to be micromanaging, just operating as efficiently as possible,” Ross said. The board decided to table any decisions until the next meeting, during which time it asked departments to review monthly needs. Owen will work with the departments on the manual. She has set up additional goals for her new role at Town Hall. She’s developing a database for all the contracts she handles.
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When she started her job as the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall purchasing manager in October, Ana Owen was ready to perform the tasks associated with her position. Those tasks, such as making purchases of equipment and services, might be subject to change. The Inter-District Authority is not sure how much authority to grant to the purchasing manager. Owen was hired to streamline the process of making purchases for departments in Town Hall. She said that a government or private business benefits from a purchasing manager who has a full understanding of the rules. Then things can get done quickly and efficiently. But during the IDA’s agenda review meeting Nov. 17, the question arose of how much she could spend without seeking the approval of the board. Operations had requested approval for the purchase of a $30,000 truck. The board began to discuss whether Owen could have made such a purchase without requesting approval. “Thirty thousand is quite a bit
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“We don’t get recess every day, so this is my activity I can do to get outside,” said Daft, who was wiping sweat from his forehead. Although school doesn’t start until 8:30 a.m. at Bashaw Elementary, Daft gets there 30 minutes early Monday through Friday to help Dowling, and that earns him community service hours. In September, the school launched a program for fifthgraders to earn hours by participating in a school club or activity,
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ina, an improvement in posture, and improved attention span and independent skills. As darkness fell along County Road 675 and the ranch’s 23 acres, Clifton wasn’t about to sing the organization’s praises. She had her hands full being still. It takes time and incredible patience to produce the atmosphere necessary to work miracles. Clifton was a former executive director of the organization and a volunteer for 18 years, when she had the “former” removed last July. When a previous hire as executive director didn’t work out, Clifton was drawn back into executive director duty. Now she has the patience, but not the time to do what has become most rewarding to her ... helping the clients. “You’ve got to love Miss Gail,” said SMART Administrative Assistant Brandi Ezell of Clifton. “If it is safe and possible, she is going to make it happen. Her heart is in the barn with the students. When she has to be the executive director, it takes away from all this.” With Toomey setting the tone with her soft voice and calm demeanor, a group of volunteers, including Clifton, gave the clients the personal attention they needed. That adds up to countless hours of attention. Back to that time thing again. Clifton knows that being the organization’s executive director is a tremendous task. Like any nonprofit, its service is a direct product of its funding. SMART has to work hard to secure that funding. Last week, SMART received a $5,000 grant from Autism License Plate Proceeds to support children with autism who participate in the organization’s therapeutic riding program. With only 12 Florida nonprofit organizations benefitting from the Autism Services Grants Council fund of $57,050, Clifton points out that a certain trust in SMART’s work has been built over time. That money will lead to 200 therapeutic riding sessions for 20 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Autism is only one of the challenges that SMART’s clients face. So the program has to be aggressive in finding grants. “For us, there is no such thing as a small grant,” Clifton said. “Sixty percent of the people in our program are on a full scholarship. We’re always looking for the next $5,000 grant.” The nature of SMART’s work, however, might have caused a bit of a misunderstanding when people started to apply for the executive director’s job. Clifton explained that those who applied wanted to work with horses and the clients. “We need someone to sit behind a computer and bring in money,” Clifton said. SMART just posted the executive director’s job again, this time with the emphasis on fundraising and grant writing. Meanwhile, the organization continues to serve more than 600 clients a year. “We don’t need to hire another instructor,” Clifton said. “We
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Left: Andrew Singleton is lifted on the back of Jazz as instructor Samantha Toomey supervises. Below: Andrew celebrates his ride with volunteers Melissa Spillenkothen and Sue Roe.
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need to make sure we keep our finances straight.” With an annual budget of about $400,000, SMART also is limited what it can pay a director, somewhere in the range of $50,000 to $55,000. While the process lingers, Clifton will remain as executive director. “I would never walk away,” she said with a laugh. “Caring about this has been my passion. But I am eager to pass this baby on.”
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hat is your fondest memory of being involved in Scouting? For those who traveled that road, it probably has something to do with fishing, hiking, making crafts or S’mores. I doubt if public service rushes into the memory banks, even if that is a big reason the Scouting organizations exist. At that age, kids don’t understand that ever-so-subtly, they are being brainwashed into being a good person. Don’t worry, it’s a good thing. For example, in Orange County, N.Y., the Boy Scouts hosted an event called the Klondike Derby. It was held every January or February in the bitter cold. If this was a college course, it would have been called “Frostbite 101.” The Scouts acted as the dogs on a sled, pulling it around about five miles in the crusty snow. Along the way, the Scouts would make these pit stops, and Scout leaders would determine grades as they built a fire, cooked lunch, sent fellow sledders signals with a flag or, of course, tied knots. I don’t remember if my Troop received a decent score, but I do remember that the day after the event, I never, ever again wanted to participate in such a stupid, arctic form of torture.
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Pack 126 members Andrew Temple, 6, Danny Marino, 8, Patrick Blenker, 8, Aiden Wilson, 8, Ryan Stansbury, 10, and Boy Scout Troop 89’s Thomas Sansbury, 11, hand out food at the Manatee Baptist Church.
Two days later, guess what? It was kind of fun. Those of you who have run half-marathons or marathons understand what I am talking about. While it is happening, it stinks. Then a week later, you can’t wait to do it again. What’s a couple of toes? I never paused to consider we were learning about teamwork, learning to depend on that guy next to you. Kind of big stuff when you enter the working world, don’t you think?
My other example of a somewhat painful Scouting experience that eventually turned meaningful was the day I had to complete a Boy Scout service project. I had chosen to paint a mile’s worth of fire hydrants in town ... in July. By the time I had reached my 40th hydrant, I was spending more time lying on the ground than I was upright. The grass around the hydrants bore a nice coat of red paint, although the hydrants themselves were ben-
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efitting as well. Sloppiness was not an issue. I spent a lot of time that day in my own personal pity party, thinking “Poor me” as cars drove past on their way to parades, or swimming sessions or family reunions. Why didn’t I just join a soccer club? Eventually, as I drove through town 10 years later, those fire hydrants still looked pretty good. Hey, I painted those. All those old memories came rushing back a few days before
Thanksgiving as I checked out some local Cub Scouts as they gave out turkeys and other food at the Manatee Baptist Church in Bradenton. Cheryl Fair, who runs the church’s food pantry, enlisted the help of Pack 126, which is mainly made up of students from Gullett and Gene Witt elementary schools. They handed out 142 turkeys and 400 chickens to those who utilized the food bank. I talked to the boys a bit, and it was obvious they were like me when I was a Cub Scout, hyperactive and somewhat goofy. Even so, they got the job done. Alas, it was a day they probably won’t remember until years from now because they have their minds set on campouts, making Pinewood Derby cars and swimming. I guarantee you, though, that something very important was happening as they handed out that food, even if they won’t remember it. The fact is, those who picked it up, will.
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Matt Holt received a rude introduction to the restaurant business when he went into a partnership in West Palm Beach that crashed and burned in a year. “I learned how not to do things,” Holt said. How things have changed. After three successful years of owning Full Belly Stuffed Burgers with his brother, Shane, and mom, Pinki, the family team has decided to offer franchises. “It’s exciting even though things are up in the air,” Matt Holt said. “We felt like it’s the right time to move forward and to expand.” Matt Holt said his most important lesson from his failed venture was that a restaurant needed to carve out its own niche with a good, quality product in its market. Full Belly Stuffed Burgers has done that with offerings such as the “Matty Matt,” which has maple-flavored bacon mixed into the beef with peanut butter stuffed into the center. “It was kind of a joke,” Matt Holt said. “I always said that peanut butter makes everything taste better.” The “Matty Matt” has been very popular, although the Cheddar Bacon Burger remains the restaurant’s best seller. It features
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their particular specialties. “I’m the muscle,” said the diminutive Pinki, who was named by the delivery-room nurses at her birth. “And Matt is the brains.” Shane emerged from the kitchen. “I’m the talent,” he said. While Shane comes up with all the recipes, his mom mixes together the ingredients early every morning. The brothers share a lot of the kitchen duties during business hours. It’s a formula that led them to consider opening a second location in Sarasota, but the the deal for the site fell through. They turned to the franchise idea. Matt Holt said that anyone
who purchases a franchise will be given at least a four-mile radius of exclusivity. “I feel confident there could be four to five in the Sarasota-Bradenton area without stepping on anyone’s toes,” he said. “Parrish also seems like a great opportunity.” Being part of a family-run business, the Holts want to make sure the quality they have developed in their Lakewood Ranch restaurant continues when someone takes out a franchise. “Initially, we are going to need to find the right fit of people,” he said. “We have to maintain that consistency. This will force us to put our trust in folks, but they will be owners of their own business.” Although Matt Holt said his family is thinking of the expansion in a boutique type of franchise format, the sky is the limit. “We just can’t foresee how much growth we might have,” he said. The family business originally offered the burgers at the Sarasota Farmers Market five years ago either on site or for takehome. Eventually, they opened the restaurant. The restaurant has earned a spot in Yelp’s Top 100 list of restaurants in the Tampa Bay area.
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Braden River High football coach Curt Bradley was named the Class 7A Coach of the Year after guiding the Pirates to a 13-0 record.
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The Tampa Mustangs 18U softball team, made up mostly of girls from the Lakewood Ranch area, went undefeated to win the USA Elite Select National Qualifier Nov. 20 through Nov. 22, in Valdosta, Ga.
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Curtis Cobb scored 13 points and added five assists to help lead the Braden River High boys basketball team to a 62-55 overtime victory against Cardinal Mooney Nov. 20.
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Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Liam Bramley has posted four shutouts through the first eight games of the season.
KEEPING THE FAITH Lakewood Ranch’s soccer team is confident this senior can lead it to a championship. JEN BLANCO SPORTS EDITOR
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less hours of preparation, Liam Bramley has only a few seconds during a soccer game to prove himself. It’s in those moments the Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper comes alive. Bramley, who has earned the starting job all four years of his high school career, changes his focus from the entire field and locks his eyes on the soccer ball coming his way. He is, literally, the Mustangs’ last line of defense. In that one instant, his ability to maneuver his 5-foot, 11-inch frame in front of the ball as it rockets toward the goal could decide the game. “It all comes down to being able to make that big save when you’re called upon,” Bramley said. “Some games you may only touch the ball once or twice, but when you do, you have to come up big for the team.” In four seasons, Bramley constantly has produced the big save. He has three district titles to his credit and his team is off to a 5-21 start. It has allowed eight goals and Bramley has posted four shutouts. “Liam is the cornerstone of our team,” Lakewood coach Vito Bavaro said. “He leads by example and controls the flow of the
game from the goal.” Often the flow carries all his teammates to the other side of the field. Bramley finds himself standing in front of his net watching the action. Boredom undoubtedly has to be a factor. “I’d rather be bored because at that point we’re obviously winning,” Bramley said. The Mustangs have 11 more regular-season games and Bramley has to remain focused. In a split second, an opponent could be headed toward him on a breakaway. So far, he has been up to the challenge. “He’s a really good goalkeeper just in the way he stands out for the team and the way he communicates,” sophomore forward Pablo Vargas said. “He puts 100% effort into his play.” Since Bramley doesn’t allow many goals, Vargas said it takes the pressure off the offense. They don’t have to take chances. Bramley started playing goal his first competitive U9 because it went against the norm. He still feels the same way. “It’s probably the one position that requires leadership and a lot of communication,” he said. “The keeper can see everything on the field while the other players only see what’s in front of them.” Bramley said he approaches each game with the same intensity and attention to detail no matter the opponent.
He goes through his same warm-up ritual, beginning with footwork exercises and eventually moving to diving stops. “The preparation doesn’t change because you never know when the team is going to have a bad day,” Bramley said.
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FINAL FOUR BOUND: The Braden River High School football team’s historic run continues at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 when the Pirates host defending state champion St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A state semifinals. A huge crowd is expected to show its support for the only Manatee team still in contention. The winner moves to the Class 7A state championship game Dec. 11 at the University of Central Florida.
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MUSTANGS OPEN DISTRICT SLATE After a 3-0 start, the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team travels to Sarasota High for its Class 7A-District 11 opener at 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Ranch is averaging 71 points a game this season while holding opponents to just 39 points through the first three games of the season.
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Shopping can wait: I may be suited for golf the game. I try to relate golf to life as much as I can.” Marshall dappled in golf in high school, but didn’t pick up the game again until several years after college while delivering groceries one November afternoon to the home of the head golf professional at Brookside Golf & Country Club, in Columbus, Ohio. Three months later, Marshall landed his first job on the range and started learning the business. It was there that the thought of teaching first piqued his interest. “Teaching is all about picking people up and keeping them up,” he said. “The game of golf is really hard.” After five years at Brookside, Marshall moved to Florida in 1994 and spent 19 years working with David Leadbetter, one of the top instructors in the world. Of those 19 years, 17 were spent working with the junior golf program at IMG Academy. Marshall began his new role at Esplanade in September. “I like helping people and seeing them get better,” Marshall said. “I found I’m a natural teacher. It’s all about being able to read people and relate to them on their level. “You have to be really patient and you have to mean it,” Mar-
shall said. “You have to teach based on their experience level, so they can truly understand it.” Perhaps Marshall might even be able to teach my husband, Brian, and I. Although, given my husband’s uninspired response that “a golf course is just a waste of what otherwise would be a perfectly good shooting range,” maybe I’ll just end up wearing those super cute golf clothes to McNeal Elementary School drop-off. n
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Lakewood Ranch High is once again leaving its mark on the classroom. Lakewood Ranch’s football team finished first in Class 7A in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Academic Team Champions for the fall. The Mustangs, who posted a combined 3.251 cumulative gradepoint average, were the only area team to win an academic team championship.
Jen Blanco is the Sports Editor for the East County Observer. Contact her at jblanco@ yourobserver.com.
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Summerfield resident Larry Marshall is helping improve Lakewood Ranch resident’s golf game one swing at a time as the new PGA golf instructor at Esplanade Golf & Country Club.
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The Braden River High football team carries its 13-0 mark into the Class 7A state semifinals Dec. 4. The Pirates host St. Thomas Aquinas, the defending Class 7A state champion. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The Pirates earned a berth in the Final Four after capturing their first regional championship with a 17-7 victory against Plant City in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 28. After Plant City went on top 7-0 when quarterback Corey King threw a 23-yard scoring pass, Braden River changed its focus from stopping running back Markese Hargrove to pass protection. “We thought they were going to come out and run the ball,” Braden River coach Curt Bradley said. “They have a 1,600-yard rusher, and we thought they were going to attack us on the ground. They came out throwing it. “We kind of loaded the box in our game plan this week, and that game plan went out the window real quick when they caught us in a couple seams early on,” Bradley said. The defensive switch worked for Braden River, which forced three interceptions. Following linebacker Noah Arce’s first interception, quarterback Jacob Huesman connected with DeShaun
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Think you know your hot sauces? You haven’t met Margie Hernandez — or her homegrown jalapeños. JESSICA SALMOND STAFF WRITER
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ot sauce in an unmarked, corked, glass bottle is a gamble. There’s no familiar Tabasco label, no hot wing sauce recipe on the back — no indication of how flammable it could be. East County resident Margie Hernandez, creator of this unlabeled red jalapeño sriracha sauce, loves spicy things, but even she admits, it’s hot. “On a scale of one to 10, it’s a 10,” she said. The sauce’s layered, herbal flavor highlights each of the items she grows in her garden. It’s not an instant-flame kind of hot, it’s a slow, smoldering development of flavor on your tongue. “All it is, is peppers and garlic, basically,” she said, adding that she puts in some spices and sugars, too. Hernandez has spent years perfecting her two signature hot sauce recipes. She started making her own sauces years ago, when all she could grow were peppers while she was living in the suburbs in Sarasota. She researched recipes online, then experimented with a trial-and-error process. She eventually found the right mix. The red jalapeño peppers she uses are only a few inches long, and it takes about a pound of them to make one bottle of sriracha. She cooks the peppers with a blend of spices and other items from her garden, lets the mixture sit in jars for 10 days and then cooks it again to finish the flavor. “We put hot sauce on everything,” Hernandez said. She serves her sauce as a salsa with chips, adds it into other dishes, slathers it on chicken — anything that needs a kick. Her other signature sauce is what she calls carrot sriracha sauce. It was inspired by a dish she tasted in Belize, which was flavored with a carrot-based hot sauce. After she tried it, she decided she would start making that, too.
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Margie Hernandez started developing her property into a fruit and produce grove about six years ago. Below, from left, are one variety of peppers grown for sauce; carrot sriracha and red sriracha; and muscadine grapes grown to make wine.
“I bought a bottle, and the ingredients were basic, so I had to play with it a little to make my own sauce,” she said. Everything she puts in her sauce is something she has grown herself — onions, garlic, herbs, carrots, peppers. When Hernandez and her husband, David, moved from Sarasota to a home on Upper Manatee River Road six years ago, there wasn’t one fruit tree or produce-bearing plant on the five-acre property. Now they are growing not only ingredients for hot sauces but also pomelos, bananas, apples, oranges, lemons, limes, star fruit
and cherries. They also have a few rows of grapes to make their own wine, and 14 free-range hens, all with their own names, of course. She’s still letting her grove mature before she tries to start selling her sauce regularly. The Hernandezes hope to turn their land into an income-generating retirement pastime. For now, she makes her wine and hot sauce for her family, friends and occasionally sells them at the Myakka Market. “I take care of my girls (hens), my trees, my garden, that’s what I do,” she said. “It’s a full-time job.” Hernandez hasn’t been com-
HOT ITEM When Hernandez has a batch to sell, her hot sauce is available at the Myakka Market. The market is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. She charges $7 a bottle.
pletely without help, however. In the last year, Heike Caspary, a neighbor, has become her close friend and an apprentice to hot sauce making. The two women connected over their love of food and have become integral parts of each other’s kitchens. They both love to cook, love to try new recipes and experiment with different fruits they find at the farmers market. Now, when they visit each other’s houses, they stay up late into the night — in the kitchen. “The sauce blew me away,” Caspary said. “I try to make my own, too, but I’m still learning.”
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Goodwill Manasota employee earns award C.J. Bannister, the veterans services program director of Goodwill Manasota, has earned the John H. McLain 2015 Woman Veteran of the Year by the Sarasota County Veterans Commission. Bannister, who is a veteran of the Unites States Air Force, was hired in September 2014 by Goodwill to lead its efforts to serve area veterans.
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SANTA STOP Runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; through Dec. 24 at The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive. Santa will be stopping at UTC for talks about Christmas gifts, naughty and nice lists and photo opportunities with children. For more information, call 552-7030. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. A horse-drawn carriage will be available for rides and carolers will entertain the crowd. Special light displays will be highlighted and Santa will make an appearance. For more information, call 907-9243.
MUSIC ON MAIN Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Yesterdayze will perform high energy 1960s rock and roll. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Guests are welcome to bring chairs but are asked to leave coolers at home. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a short leash. Santa will stroll along the street and take photos in front of the Christmas tree. For more information, call 907-9243.
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A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM Runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Bradenton. The Living Lord Lutheran church hosts a free event that includes a living nativity, crafts and refreshments. For more information, call 753-9365. DROP AND SHOP Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Parents can drop off children ages 4-10 and then go shopping on Parents Night Out Drop and Shop in a program hosted by the YMCA. Must be a YMCA member to utilize the program. Cost is $15 for first child and $10 for each additional child. For more information, contact Scott Macy at smacy@manateeymca.org.
PARKINSON CAFE NEURO CHALLENGE Runs from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grill, 6600 River Club Blvd. After coffee is served, Lizz Pugh, LMT, massage educator and touch coach with Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage, presents information on the benefits of massage for Parkinson’s and will demonstrate gentle and easy basic massage strokes to the audience. The cost is $15. Call 351-6281 to make a reservation or for more information or go to parkinsoncafe.org.
REFLECTIONS AT THE LAKE Runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lake Manatee State Park, 20007 State Road 64, Bradenton. The geocache event leads adults and children on a hike down a trail that is lighted in a holiday theme. Everyone is asked to bring a flashlight. The event is used to collect items for the Myakka City Foundation and Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue. Free admisssion is granted with a donation of one new, unwrapped toy per car load, or one canned food item per person or one can of Science Diet or Pedigree dog food per person or one can of Fancy Feast cat food per person. The event will feature a children’s craft station. For more information, call 741-3028.
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DINNER WITH SANTA Runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tara Elementary School, 6950 Linger Lodge Road, Bradenton. Families can enjoy a meal with jolly St. Nick. For more information, call 751-7660. FROSTY’S FREEZE DANCE & WINTER WORKSHOP Runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Gene Witt Elementary, 200 Rye Road, Bradenton. The event will feature a photo booth where children can capture moments with friends, and Santa’s Workshop, which will have snowflake necklaces, reindeer ears and other items for sale. For more information, call 741-3628.
BRADEN RIVER BOAT PARADE Begins approximately 5:30 p.m. with boats in the water on the Braden River. All decorated boats and kayaks will meet on the Braden River at the entrance to Evers Reservoir, between Linger Lodge Road and State Road 70 around 5:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. The parade will end at Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar, 7205 85th St. E., Bradenton. For more info call 320-8811. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main St. Enjoy breakfast with the man in the red
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suit. For more information, call 359-2424. SHOEBOX RECEPTION Runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Daybreak Adult Day Center, Spring Forest Park, 10920 E. State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch. Admission to the 10th annual Community Holiday Shoebox Reception event, which offers food, raffles and entertainment, is free with the donation of a shoebox wrapped and filled or a $20 donation to Meals on Wheels Plus. The event will be catered by The Ranch Grill. For more information, contact Meals on Wheels Plus at 749-0100.
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THANKSGIVING CHANUKAH Runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Chabad celebrates a Thanksgiving Chanukah in this free event. A menorah made from cans of food will be lit at Main Street and people can participate by giving canned food, which will be used to assemble the menorah. Canned food can be donated by bringing them to the event or
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by dropping them off at Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, prior to the event. Highlights of the event will include live music, hot latkes, designing a dreidel (a four-sided, spinning top) and doughnut decorating. For more information, call 752-3030.
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WINTER CONCERT Begins at 7 p.m. at Braden River High School’s auditorium, 6545 State Road 70, Bradenton. The Braden River High School orchestras present their annual winter concert, a free event. Also, at intermission the Winter Songs Silent Auction will be held as theme baskets are offered, such as two Tampa Bay Rays baskets that each have four lower-level tickets, among other Rays items. Students will be selling handmade ornaments at the auction. Money will help more than 60 members of the orchestras to travel to Washington, D.C., in the spring for a concert. For more information, call Susan Evans at 780-2545.
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CAREER EXPO Runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton. CareerSource Suncoast and Manatee Technical are hosting a Career Expo, Job Fair and Open House. The event drew more than 1,000 job seekers a year ago, More than 50 local businesses and educators will present job opportunities and advice about future employment. For more information, visit manateetech. edu/job-fair-open-house/
LUNCH WITH SANTA Runs from noon to 2 p.m. at Main Street Trattoria, 8131 Lakewood Main St. If you’re not a breakfast person, enjoy lunch with Santa. Reservations required. Call 9071518 for more information.
Bradenton hosts its ninth annual Nutcracker Tea Party as a fundraiser to provide ballet training and performance opportunities for aspiring dancers. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children 2-12 and can be purchased at BradentonNutcracker.com. At the Tea Party, little girls, moms, grandmas and more, will enjoy a light lunch, a variety of sweets, a self-serve candy bar and a mini “Nutcracker” performance performed by the Dance Theatre of Bradenton, under the direction of its artistic director, Allison Norton. During the first hour, a luncheon buffet will be available for guests to enjoy at their leisure. After the Nutcracker excerpts, children will then receive a ballet lesson. For more information, call 345-9715.
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Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. The free holiday concert features the McNeal Elementary third-graders. For more information, call Lisa Barbanera at 751-8165, Ext. 2022.
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Polo Grill and Bar’s Fete Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 782-0899.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS Begins at 1 p.m. at the Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch. All grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from access to their children or grandchildren during the holidays are welcome. Go to aga-bradenton-sarasota.org.
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HOLIDAYS AROUND THE RANCH Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Lakewood Main Street. Santa is expected to make an entrance in a horse-drawn carriage in this event that is sponsored by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Carolers will entertain the crowd. Other children’s activities are planned, including the Choo Choo Express, which carries children around the Christmas tree. Street vendors will serve hot cocoa and egg nog, among other favorites. Dance and music studios will offer performances.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Join Grace Community Church for food, games, rides, music, and pictures with Santa. Snow will also fall on Main Street during the annual event. A Christmas Candlelight Service will be held from 8 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 907-9243.
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HOSA NIGHT AT CARRABBA’S Begins with a seating at 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. at Carrabba’s, 5425 University Parkway, Sarasota. The Health Occupations Students of America at Lakewood Ranch High School are raising money toward travel to its state and national competitions. Tickets are $12 for grilled chicken, penne pomodoro, caesar salad, a beverage and bread. HOSA members will wait on tables. For more information, call the high school at 727-6100.
FREE DENTIST DAY Begins at 7 a.m. at Creekwood Dental, 5210 Creekwood Blvd., Bradenton. Those who have no dental insurance can receive a free cleaning, filling or extraction on Free Dentist Day. The event is for adults 18 and over on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 75 people are guaranteed to be seen. Call 755-1488 or go to freedentistryday.org.
NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY Runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Honeybell Hall in Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. The Dance Theatre of
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Taylor Morrison, of Florida Inc., sold the home at 5218 Benito Court to Lee John and Blasine Penkowski, of Bradenton, for $683,400. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,044 square feet of living area. ROSEDALE HIGHLANDS
Timothy and Addie Ford, of Rockford, Ill., sold their home at 4942 96th St. E. to 4942 96th Street LLC for $615,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,403 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $549,900 in 2013. RIVER CLUB SOUTH
Ryan and Karen Tichy, of Milwaukee, sold their home at 9603 Royal Calcutta Place to Matthew and Victoria Liddane, of Canton, Mich., for $590,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,590 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $529,900 in 2013. COUNTRY CLUB EAST AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
Stirling Equity Group LLC sold the home at 14914 Castle Park Terrace to Lynn Marconi, trustee, of Bradenton, for $565,000. Built in 2015, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a
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Charles and Anita Sacco, of Parrish, sold their home at 7069 Whitemarsh Circle to Douglas and Linda Lynn, of Sarasota, for $450,000. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $365,000 in 2011. Philip and Barbara Head sold their home at 7308 Riviera Cove to Kevin and Cathy Kelly, of Bradenton, for $440,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,398 square feet of living area. Gustavo Leal, of Ft. Myers, sold the home at 6934 Woodmore Terrace to Diane Creasy, of Lakewood Ranch, for $272,500. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,565 square feet of living area. RIVERDALE REVISED
Cranston and Gayle Scott sold their home at 4723 Compass Drive to Samuel and Joanne Napolitano, of Lakewood Ranch, for $435,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,286 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $535,000 in 2004.
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6710 Quillback Lane A4126985 $725,000 Monica Verinder
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
NOV. 16 NOV. 20
MILL CREEK
Mark Cahill Investments LLC sold the home at 1908 145th St. E. to Ana and Carlos Irimia, of Bradenton, for $429,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,851 square feet of living area. BROADMOOR-PINES
Thomas and Nadyne Boyd, of Easley, S.C., sold their home at 7724 Broadmoor Pines Blvd. to Joseph and Mildred-Jeanne Stulberg, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, for $425,900. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,668 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $263,500 in 2001. SONOMA
James and Laverne Hooks sold their home at 5306 Napa Drive to Edward and Nancy Loke, of Sarasota, for $425,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,512 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $339,100 in 2010. CYPRESS CREEK ESTATES
MarkMK Real Estate II LLC sold the home at 6198 Ninth Ave. Circle N.E. to Brian and Cynthia Laviolette, of Bradenton, for $408,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,732 square feet of living area.
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Thomas and Gudrun Bennett, of Silver Springs, Md., sold their home at 4002 14th Ave. E. to John and Norma Scott, of Bradenton, for $403,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,964 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $186,500 in 2000. WENTWORTH
Phyllis Sanders, trustee, sold the home at 7322 Windemere Lane to John and Mary Edwards, of Surry, Maine, for $390,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,542 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $490,000 in 2008. PALM-AIRE AT SARASOTA
Lois Rhoades, of Sarasota, sold her home at 6937 Country Lakes Circle to Jeffrey and Sandra Smith, of Sarasota, for $387,500. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,050 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $162,000 in 1997. TAILFEATHER WAY AT TARA
Brad Tatar sold the home at 6846 Tailfeather Way to Tony and Linda Markoutsis, of Bradenton, for $368,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,347
2310 8th Street W A4118209 $2,390,000 Debbie Vogler
6511 The Masters Avenue A4135427 $650,000 Laurie Jarema
Palmetto 941-748-6300 941-705-3328
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-321-3410
7646 Silverwood Court A4137403 $639,000 John Camino, PA
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Bradenton 941-748-6300 504-3874 or 374-0871
19428 Ganton Avenue A4135661 $2,295,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara & Tom Cinquegrano
130 Riviera Dunes Way 1004 A4134586 $549,000 Jody Shinn
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The Concession 941-907-9595 941-730-0777
7101 Whitemarsh Circle A4134633 $509,900 Sylvia Zimmerman
Lakewood Ranch 941-383-7591 941-350-5022
13501 Brown Thrasher Pike A4133477 $499,999 Terri Thacker
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-376-1955
5523 Title Row Drive A4125252 $499,900 Cheryl Roberts
11219 Rivers Bluff Circle A4137291 $425,000 Erica Thomas
Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-799-9365
7227 Presidio Glen A4132565 $379,900 Nicole Sharpe
Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 616-460-0178
6330 Watercrest Way 402 A4134062 $367,900 Bryan Dwyer
Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-266-1450
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-809-9106
13441 Purple Finch Circle A4131859 $435,000 Lenore Treiman
11102 35th Court E A4132876 $355,000 Kathy Valente
Lakewood Ranch 941-966-8000 941-356-9642
Parrish 941-748-6300 941-685-6767
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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Manatee County Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 13, in order of dollar amounts.
PERMIT Enclosure
APPLICANT Annette Santiago
19446 Beacon Park Place
Pool
Peter Starnell
4708 Royal Dornoch Circle
Pool
Richard Toscano
$50,000
4714 Balboa Park Loop
Pool
Stephen Kapalka
$49,724
7759 Camden Harbour Drive Pool
Bradford Dlouhy
$35,200
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$51,924
William Icely
$25,000
5216 58th Terrace E.
Pool
Gregory Correia
$21,950
10705 Forest Run Drive
Re-roof
Richard Lahr
$18,000
2403 162nd St. E.
Accessory
Charles Joerin
$17,000
5419 83rd Terrace E.
Re-roof
Jerry Swink
$16,990
6903 74th St. Circle E.
Pool Cage
Jerry Kincaide
$16,844
5502 Gardens Drive
Re-roof
Robert Stuckey
$16,490
8432 Lindrick Lane
Pool Cage
Don Weippert
$14,942
7011 Dominion Lane
Mechanical
Timothy Jacobson
$14,804
5014 60th Drive E.
Mechanical
Michael Schlingmann $14,284
6920 Country Lakes Circle
Remodel
Jay Mullen
$14,000
6410 Lincoln Road
Re-roof
William Bockelman
$13,000
4237 Augusta Terrace E.
Re-roof
John O’Hara
$13,000
7120 St. Johns Way
Mechanical
Dennis Trescott
$12,159
16214 Foremast Place
Pool
Russell Dow
$11,500
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SUMMERFIELD VILLAGE
Thomas and Stephanie Chan, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6649 Meandering Way to Elizabeth Mammuth, of Lakewood Ranch, for $349,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,756 square feet of living area. It previously
sold for $158,900 in 1999. Jason and Phyllis Morales, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11812 Winding Woods Way to Marty and Wendy Damron, of Bradenton, for $297,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,700 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $250,000 in 2004.
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square feet of living area. It previously sold for $369,900 in 2007.
Sarasota 4507 Cocoanut Avenue A4128984 $190,000
SEE REAL ESTATE, PAGE 11B
Barbara Najmy
8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd • Lakewood Ranch 8340 Miramar Way A4133655 $347,500 Kathy Lewis
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-228-1213
9604 Cortez Road W 434 A4119201 $335,000 Jaymie Carter
9712 Braden Run A4137447 $319,900 Diane Fogo Harter
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-445-2431
6670 Meandering Way A4136367 $314,000 Kelly Mooney
Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-920-4573
5138 50th Avenue W A4136931 $329,000 Leah Secondo
Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-545-4430
Lakewood Ranch 941-349-3444 941-587-8430
8450 Idlewood Court A4137716 $310,000 Nicole Ryskamp
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-807-1766
941.705.1158
With a lifetime in Sarasota and 13+ years in local real estate, Barbara Najmy’s affinity for exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail and artful negotiating skills have set her apart as one of the top professionals in the area. Homebuyers and sellers trust her implicitly with their most important asset, and know they can count on Barbara to guide them though one of life’s major events. When you begin to consider buying or selling your home, contact Barbara and spoil yourself with service.
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-730-6194
6915 8th Avenue W 5919 Bradenton A4136258 $214,900 941-748-6300 Francine DeDona & Pam Goodwin 812-5023 or 812-0754
8725 Spruce Hills Court A4134319 $149,900 Kathy Lewis
Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-228-1213
12603 Elgin Terrace
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6368 Golden Eye Glen A4133773 $289,900 Stacy Burton-Cunneen
A4105987 $1,395,000
Under Contract in 10 Days 7321 Wexford Court A4133287 $355,000
7612 Lake Vista Ct 406 The Concession 941-907-9595 941-730-0777
Bradenton 941.748.6300 • Lakewood Ranch 941.907.9595 • IMG Academy 941.752.2683
A4126051 $349,000 179144
8341 Farington Court A4134879 $2,950,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara & Tom Cinquegrano
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Maya Perez, of Bradenton, examined the conductivity in Gatorade, apple juice and other liquids.
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DSG Refinements LLC sold the home at 6570 Field Sparrow Glen to Bryan and Cheryl Green, of Lakewood Ranch, for $347,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,598 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $318,000 in 2014. Christopher Cantell, of Sarasota, sold his home at 6214 Blackdrum Court to Ryan Kamps, of Bradenton, for $260,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,534 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $246,400 in 2005.
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2,108 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 2012. CHAPARRAL
Bryan and Donna Moon, trustee, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6821 Winslow St. to Rafaela Lorente, of Sarasota, for $275,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,701 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $265,000 in 2014.
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Jill Gustafson-Hescock sold her home at 4748 Cayo Costa Place to Robert Stobaugh III, trustee, of Bradenton, for $309,900. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,589 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $456,000 in 2005. Lennar Homes LLC sold the home at 174 Wandering Wetlands Circle to Paul and Virginia Leftoff, of Cumming, Ga., for $301,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,908 square feet of living area. Daniel Muccio and Bernadette Mattei, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7415 Loblolly Bay Trail to Susan Belesi, of Bayside, N.Y., for $295,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,846 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $235,000 in 2009. COACH HOMES AT RIVER STRAND
Gregory Perona, of Bradenton, sold his Unit 703 condominium at 8102 Grand Estuary Trail to Daniel Iacovone and Darleen Torrance, of Bradenton, for $282,200. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and
Lester Burbage, of Sarasota, sold his home at 8016 Conservatory Circle to Karin Goodwin and Brian Harnch, of Salem, Mass., for $265,500. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,711 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $149,300 in 2000. Caldwell Trust Co., trustee, sold the home at 5817 Carriage Drive to Robert and Carole Catineau, of Bradenton, for $265,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,054 square feet of living area.
Natalie Smith and Patricia Quinn, of W. Melbourne, sold their Unit 5965 condominium at 7110 Lakeside Drive to Alan Hollmann, of Sarasota, for $249,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,518 square feet of living area.
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Elizabeth Pritz, of New Haven, Conn., sold her home at 8318 Sylvan Woods Drive to Dennis Brozak, of Sarasota, for $240,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,556 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $94,500 in 1986.
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THURSDAY, DEC. 3 Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of a sunrise over his backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
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Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising. Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer. 941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 OAK ARMOIRE: 5’x3’, very good condition, $75 o/b/o. 941-756-2257. REFLECTOR TELESCOPE: New 675x4.5". $150.00. 941-752-9475.
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SOFA: DARK brown and chaise with coordinating 5x7 rug, like new condition, $200. 941-592-9180. WHITE SOFA: 90”L, love seat 70”L, w/embossed white leaf design. Excellent cond., $198.00 for both. 941-756-4656.
Autos For Sale 2004 CHRYSLER Pacifica: front wheel drive, 3 row seats, 99,000 miles, good condition, $3900 o/b/o. 941-962-2469.
Autos Wanted WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.
Garage/Moving/Estate Sales
Storage
Auto Transport
Pet Services
STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area. 941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.
SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.
PROFESSIONAL PET SITTING. Certified Veterinary Technician serving all of Lakewood Ranch. 20+ Years experience. E-mail: catladypetsitting@yahoo.com 856-981-2047.
Business Opportunities
Cleaning
JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+. Call 941-907-8141.
BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812. Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.
Help Wanted DRIVERS: NEW Pay! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2507.
Homes For Rent 3BR/2BA ESPLANADE @ Lakewood Ranch. NEW home with Country Club amenities. Walk to clubhouse/restaurant, pool, fitness center, tiki bar, golf and tennis. Non−smoking, no pets. Available on Dec. 10. $2,500. (609) 231−3505.
Homes For Sale 1% RELOCATION REBATE INCENTIVE on Resale or New Construction* West of Trail. Deep water yacht basin. 3BR/2.5BA, pool. $1,500,000.
BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria. Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342. CLEANING BY Brazilian Lady. Meticulous, reliable, deep cleaning specialist. Residential. Commercial. New Construction. 941-400-2866. CLEANING. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL. We take pride in pleasing customers. Vacation Homes, Resorts, Schools, Churches, 941-756-4570. ND SPARKLE. We are a family business experienced in both home and office cleaning great rates. Call for a quote. 941-330-4466. Email: ndsparklecleaning@gmail.com
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Equestrian, 5 acres, pole barns, 8 stalls. 3BR/2.5BA, pool. $499,000.
FRED’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR. Painting, tile, kitchen backsplash, windows, drywall, fans, just ask! 941-744-7473.
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Pools FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE FROM $65 per month including chemicals. For screened-in pools. Owner operated, reliable, personal service. Save money - call now. Blissful Pools, 941-705-0400.
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE. Mix and match homemade specialty cookies. Sold by the pound. Saturday, December 5th., 10:00a.m.-1p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Rd., Sarasota 34238. We accept credit cards.
2BR/2BA + Loft Townhouse. Water view, boat docks. $237,900.
1) England, 2) Quaker, 3) Hobart, 4) Civil War, 5) Reform
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MOVING SALE: dining room table, 65”x40”, with 24” leaf, 6 chairs, china cabinet, $750. 42” Patio glass round table, 4 chairs, $200. Beach chairs, $10-$20, barbecue grill, $70. 8/ft. Step ladder, $25. Bike, $30. Misc. tools. Pictures, $5-$20. Artificial flowers $5-$25. 941-360-6598.
PHILANTHROPISTS, PURCHASING a Home or Condo? Brooke O'Malley gives closing rebates from CLUB REALTY to make a Donation from $2,000.00 - $50,000.00, to the charity of your choice. Call to interview 941-726-2677.
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Mike Doyle shows Betty Schoenbaum her “Champions For Children” Award while Emily Schoenbaum looks on with pride.
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Above: Sam Shapiro receives an award from the Boys & Girls Club. Below: Everybody limbo-dance!
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Lee Wetherington, namesake of the Sarasota Boys & Girls Club
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Magnificent Seven: Season Opener Brunch Sunday, Nov. 15, at Michael’s On East Benefiting Sarasota Youth Orchestra
Toby Siegel with Brian Lipton, Sophia Wisniewska, Sandra Stone and David Lipton
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Melba Moore with Nate Jacobs and the WBTT singers who performed at Broadway Under the Stars. Second row: Christopher Eisenberg, Marta McKinnon, Leon S. Pitts II, Derric Gobourne Jr. and Sheldon Roden. Third row: Ariel Blue, Mandi Jo John, MaRah Williams. Back row: Michael Mendez, Charles Manning and Donald Frison
When Nate met Melba and posing for photos as people left. Audrey Coleman and Kitty Cranor co-chaired this year’s Broadway under the Stars event, which presented a Heart and Soul Philanthropy Award to Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert for their leadership and financial support. In the crowd: WBTT board chair Marian Moss, WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach with husband Brock, Scott Anderson, Veronica Brady, Frank and Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Clemmie and James Cash, Norbert Donelly, Roxie Jerde, Donald and Doris Johnson, Ambassador James Joseph and Mary Braxton-Joseph, William and Elizabeth Johnston and Kelley Lavin.
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Sign of the times
Chair Kimberly Bleach made certain that Equality Florida was ready for the rain with tents aplenty atop the Palm Avenue garage for its annual event Nov. 21. The organization presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary Bonauto, the lawyer who successfully argued for marriage equality at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, and a Voice for Equality Award to Michael Donald Edwards, the producing artistic director of the Asolo Rep. BT first covered this event in 2011, reporting that the 250 guests were nearly twice as many as the prior year. This year, the count was 400. Dennis Stover, a handsome presence at all their events, deemed the increase a reflection that the LGBT organization is developing “a much broader base of mainstream support.” Spotted in the crowd: Peter Amster, Jan Chester, Warren and Margo Coville, Frank Galati, Scott George and John Mason, Ron and Rita Greenbaum, Michael and Ruth Harshman, Marilyn Harwell, Debbie and Larry Haspel, Joe Holt and Paco Martinez, Christine Jennings, Carol Phliips, Ayse Sommers and Mary Lou and Ed Winnick.
It seems to be an issue at virtually every event: Getting the audience to hush so that presenters and honorees can be heard. The Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration 2015 planned for it in advance and recruited Jim Martin, right, to get the message across.
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Sometimes it pays to break the rules — as Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs did 16-or-so years ago when he snuck through a rope line to meet singer Melba Moore. It turned out that a mutual acquaintance had just told her that Nate was an up-and-comer she should meet. A remarkable friendship ensued over the years, and Moore has been a source of emotional and financial support for Nate and his troupe. She came to town to perform for their annual fundraiser Nov. 19, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Not only did she wow the crowd, she was, by all reports, friendly and gracious, even standing by the exit chatting
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High Tide at High Noon Monday, Nov. 16, at Sarasota Yacht Club Benefiting Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida
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Above: Roberta Lichtenstein, Fran Lambert and Gail Katz
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The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Michael's On East Benefiting Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation and Senior Care Community
Ray Collins, Gerri Aaron, Marilyn Schuman, Estelle Crawford, Flori Roberts, Dickie Smothers and Jane Hunder
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Key Chorale serves ‘A Banquet of Voices’ JUNE LEBELL MUSIC CRITIC
Key Chorale, Sarasota’s “Symphonic Chorus,” under the direction of Joseph Caulkins, offered a program of primarily early music that shows how brilliant programming and excellent training can add up to a special evening of music. I had my doubts about the concert because Key Chorale is a large group – around 100 singers – and, except for a handful of paid section leaders, the singers are amateurs. Well, they might not have had the formal training and backgrounds professionals have, but they truly live up to the definition of amateur: one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, art or sport because of love. And these lovers of the vocal art really came through in this concert Sunday. But they had another strike against them before they even opened their mouths. We’ve found, through study and practice, that music of the 16th and 17th centuries is now thought to have been written for small numbers of musicians. Late 20th and early 21st century practice tells us that the Monteverdi “Vespers of 1610,” for example, should be sung by only one or two voices on a part. Same with the music of Giovanni Gabrieli, Heinrich Schutz and Michael Praetorius. Key Chorale and Caulkins proved that any size chorus, large or small, if properly trained and rehearsed, can pull off gorgeous, stylistic readings of this
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great music. Take the Monteverdi, Schutz and Gabrieli works on this well thought-out program. These composers wrote, not only for the musical forces they had on hand, but also for the great spaces in which the works were performed. It was the early version of the modern surround sound, with brass, strings and voices stationed in various parts of the cathedrals and churches so the listeners would feel as if they were in heaven, surrounded by choirs of angels. Caulkins did that with his excellent soloists, starting with tenor Rob Davis, who has a large, colorful, clarion voice, standing in the rear of First United Methodist Church, to open the Vespers. After that, we heard trumpets (Michael Dobrinski, Gregory Knudsen and Daniel Medelow), trombones (Brad
Amateur, schmamateur. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir isn’t a paid group either, but they sing circles around the music they perform. Suddenly, Key Chorale is coming into its own.
Williams, Laurie Penpraze and Marc Morgan), and violinists (Daniel Jordan and Chung-Yon Hong) coming at us from various parts of the church, dizzying us with sounds ranging from mysterious to divine. He also positioned some of his soloists in various parts of the church – a quartet in the balcony, singing antiphonally with the large choir on the stage, and mezzo Amy Jo Connours, who seems to go from a Gabrieli boy-alto sound to jazz and gospel with the ease of a chameleon – so we were always looking around, trying to find the source of the magic coming at us from all sides. Organist Nancy Yost Olson stayed at her instrument, stage left, but played with great support and clarity. This is not easy music to sing. Its change of meters and tempos
can easily stump a conductor, but Caulkins was wise enough to conduct many of the triple meters in one, making long, sweeping, arched phrases that really made music. Hardest of all was a group of 16th century carols in contemporary arrangements, including a fun setting by Mack Wilberg (of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) of “Ding! Dong! Marrily on High,” and Brian Kay’s syncopated arrangement of “Gaudete,” which brought tenor Rob Davis back at the end with a voice that traveled with us through the doors. Amateur, schmamateur. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir isn’t a paid group either, but they sing circles around the music they perform. Suddenly, Key Chorale is coming into its own, and we have nothing but praise for them and their conductor.
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Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Graziano in Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand”
A knight of royal revival ANNA DEARING DANCE CRITIC
Sarasota Ballet added three new pieces to its repertoire Nov. 21 when the ballet performed the works of three great knights — Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s “Concerto,” Sir Peter Wright’s “Summertide” and Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand.” The performances at the Sarasota Opera House were accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra, led by American Ballet Theatre Conductor Ormsby Wilkins. The program was a revival of sorts, bringing back the lost “Summertide,” which Wright
created featuring Sarasota Ballet Assistant Director and Repetiteur, Margaret Barbieri, in the original cast for the Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet. “Marguerite and Armand,” which Ashton created for Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, made history with this being its U.S. debut. “Concerto” is a plotless, neoclassical ballet that echoes the likes of Balanchine’s works of the same time period in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The ballet features a large cast of 35 dancers in simple costumes (women: leotards and short skirts, men: unitards) in shades of blue, turquoise and lavender that embellished the newly cre-
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ated set designs by Lady Deborah MacMillan. Set to Dmitri Shostakovitch’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” the ballet opens with a lively first movement featuring Elizabeth Sykes and Alex Harrison, who perform multiple pirouettes and fast chaînés into grand jetés and lifts. Edward Gonzalez was ever the strong partner, lifting Ellen Overstreet in slow pressing lifts during the sensual and slow pas de deux in the second movement. At one point, Gonzalez grabs Overstreet’s extended foot in a développé à la seconde and flips her over his back into an arabesque lift. Wright’s “Summertide” follows a similar structure to “Concerto” with three movements: the first movement a bright and vibrant piece, followed by a slower second movement and
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culminating with a high-energy finale with the entire cast. Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” the ballet features a gorgeous billowingcloud-like backdrop with gold accents designed by Dick Bird. Bird’s costume designs were brilliantly hand-painted dresses and unitards by Bill Fenner. Ricardo Rhodes owned the first movement with his machismo, strong technique and bright smile. Samantha Benoit and Kate Honea were almost identical with similar sprightly styles and quick rhythms. In the second movement, Danielle Brown’s pas de deux with Rhodes was supported by the additions of Jamie Carter and Joshua Stayton, each man transitioning Brown from one amazing lift to another. “Marguerite and Armand,” set to Franz Liszt’s “Piano Sonata in B minor,” was a stunning, dramatic piece. Cecil Beaton’s set designs and costumes, brought to life by Doug Nicholson, were extravagant yet elegant, and at the same time represented the luxurious and ornamental lifestyle of 19th century Paris. Victoria Hulland danced the role of courtesan Marguerite, who is plagued with an eminent young death from consumption. Ricardo Graziano danced the role of Armand, the young suitor who captures her attention. The pair was incredibly passionate and emotionally raw in their roles, demonstrating their excellent dramatic abilities. The pair almost brought the audience to real tears (including this critic) during the death scene, when Graziano literally wept on stage for his dead partner. Bravo.
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Hidden in Plain Sight With his one-man play, Robert Softley Gale explores what it means to live with a disability. NICK FRIEDMAN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
Robert Softley Gale knows the feeling all too well. He enters a room, and everyone turns to look. But at the same time, there’s a sense of avoidance. He’s simultaneously the center of attention and invisible. It’s a unique paradox, but he says it’s something many people with disabilities experience. And for the 35-year-old Scottish actor, who was born with cerebral palsy, it’s something he’s dealt with his whole life. “We all want to be part of the bigger picture,” he says. “Everybody wants that. But quite often, people with obvious physical disabilities struggle to fit in.” His one-man play, “If These Spasms Could Speak,” is part of his efforts to combat this social divide. Also an equality advocate and public speaker, Softley Gale provides audiences with a candid look at the issue. He explores his relationship with his body, as well as the insights of five other disabled people, with whom he conducted interviews. After touring around the world for the last four years, the show will make its U.S. premiere Dec. 10, at Florida Studio Theatre. With it, Softley Gale says he hopes not only to provide a relatable
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story for people with disabilities, but he also wants to give ablebodied people a new perspective. “People with disabilities have these experiences that others don’t have,” he says. “It really can be like being hidden in plain sight.” Softley Gale grew up in a performing-arts family, and he’d done a lot of work backstage, but he never considered a role in the spotlight. But 12 years ago, Theatre Workshop, a theater company in Edinburgh that employs both able-bodied people and
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“We all want to be part of the bigger picture. Everybody wants that.” – Robert Softley Gale
people with disabilities, asked him to audition for a play. He realized he could use the paradox as an art form. “I never thought I would get into acting,” he says. “But I realized that on stage, it’s all about me. People listen to what I’m saying. I’ve always wanted to share how I see the world, and acting was a good way to do that.” The play is a collection of stories — some funny, some sad, but most importantly for Softley Gale, they’re all honest and relatable. “At first, the audience is thinking about how differently disabled people are perceived,” he says. “But these are universal issues — everyone has something they don’t like about their body. By the end, you realize how similar our lives are. That’s the journey I want to take you on.”
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‘Quartetto Gelato’ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota $40 to $45 Call 306-1200 This explosive quartet has been called the Cirque du Soleil of classical music. Featuring Peter DeSotto (tenor, violin and mandolin), Alexander Sevastian (accordion and bandoneon), Liza McLellan (cello) and Colin Maier (oboe), the quartet performs a diverse assortment of gypsy-folk songs and classical numbers, courtesy of Artists Series Concerts.
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SUNDAY ‘The Nutcracker’ 4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. $20 to $40 Call 962-6664 The School of Russian Ballet celebrates its fifth anniversary with special international guests and one of ballet’s most popular holiday pieces. The production will feature dancing students alongside guest performances by the principal dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet from Moscow and the National Ballet in Kiev, Ukraine.
Sarasota’s premier chamber music festival kicks off its 30th season with a blend of food and melody. Guests can enjoy cocktails and a dinner, accompanied by a duet performance by violinist Federico Agostini and pianist Derek Han.
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Lubitsch’s “The Shop Around the Corner,” starring Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sulivan and Frank Morgan; the film musical “In the Good Old Summertime,” starring Judy Garland and Van Johnson and, most recently, in Nora Ephron’s 1998 romantic-comedy, “You’ve Got Mail,” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Runs through Dec. 20.
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This beloved musical and love story arrives at The Players Theatre for the first time. Written by the award-winning team of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof” and “Fiorello!”), “She Loves Me” opened on Broadway in 1963 and has been inspiring audiences since. Adapted from the Hungarian play, “Parfumerie,” by Miklos Laszlo, the plot revolves around rival sales clerks who unwittingly fall in love with each other when they engage in an anonymous pen-pal exchange. The story has been adapted to the silver screen three times: first with Ernst
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TUESDAY ‘Hair’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice $20 to $32 Call 488-1115 It’s your last chance to check out Venice Theatre’s re-imagined staging of this revolutionary tribal rock musical. Directed and adapted by Tony Award-winning legend Ben Vereen, Venice’s family of fun-loving hippies packs up for good Dec. 13.
WEDNESDAY ‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N. Palm Ave. $25 Call 366-9000 It’s the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, and with “Butler” by Richard Strand, Florida Studio Theatre displays that many of the issues America was wrestling with in 1865 are still relevant in 2015. Based on the true story of Union Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler, the play presents Butler’s dilemma when a runaway slave seeks asylum in his post at Fort Monroe in Virginia.
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Don’t be afraid to get a little experimental with your libations. For this second annual beer-andfood event, 23 USF SarasotaManatee students have put their imaginations to the test to develop their own craft creations. Working alongside master brewers from Big Top Brewing Co., Avid Brew Co., and Darwin Brewing Co., the
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students learned the basics of brewing science and how to balance flavor profiles. If a white-truffle kolsch, honeydew melon or banana-chocolate beer sound up your alley, don’t miss this event, which will pair the students’ beers with sweet and savory dishes from the school’s culinary innovation lab and feature a brewmasters roundtable discussion. – NICK FRIEDMAN
Beer and Food Tasting 5 to 8 p.m. at USF Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail $65 Call 359-4200 YPG After Hours 5:30 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail
$10, or free for members Email mfleck@sarasotachamber.com The Sarasota Young Professionals group meets monthly for an afterhours networking event. Mingle with 80 to 100 fellow young professionals and enjoy food from Louie’s Modern.
Voices of Fuzión 7:30 p.m. at the Jane B. Cook Theater, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail $46 Call 345-5755 After 10 years, Fuzión Dance Artists changed its name to Sarasota Contemporary Dance in September. But the spirit of the company remains intact. Five of this year’s choreographers, who worked during the company’s summer intensive in July, will present their new original contemporary dance pieces. Brew Ha! Ha! 7:30 p.m. at Cock & Bull Pub, 975 Cattlemen Road. Free Call 877-1262 Grab a few beers and have some laughs at one of the longest running open-mic comedy nights in town. Whether you’re an experienced comic looking to try out some new material, taking the stage for the first time or just looking for a good laugh, this free event will keep you in stitches. Registration starts at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
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FRIDAY 7th Annual Sarasota Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Continues through Sunday, Dec. 6 $11 per day; $10 for seniors; $6 for students and $13 for a three-day pass Call 955-4359 This juried show features works in clay, wood, glass, fiber, mixed-media, jewelry and more by more than 100 of the nation’s top artists. Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party Noon to 2 p.m. at the Resort at Longboat Key Club, 220 Sands Point Road $50 Call 383-8821 This annual gourmet dinner features food and drink from 36 local restaurants and benefits the Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Fund and local children’s charities. Ticket includes entry to a $20,000 cash-
prize raffle. ‘Masterworks 2: Eroica’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail $30 to $90 Call 953-3434 Guest conductor Perry So and featured soloist Leila Josefowicz (violin) will lead the orchestra through local composer Jerry Bilik’s new work, “Symphony in M-L,” followed by Jean Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto in D Minor” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).” ‘A Calyp-Soul Christmas’ 7:30 p.m. at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
$20 Call 365-2494 Steel-drum player John Patti, accompanied by other island-themed instrumentalists and vocalists, provides a new take on Christmas classics. ‘Lungs’ 8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St. $24, or $5 for students Call 321-1397 Duncan Macmillan’s play, directed by Daniel Kelly and starring Katie Cunningham and Brendan Ragan, tells the story of a couple trying to have a baby. Catch the opening of this drama about love. Runs through Jan. 3.
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and it has plans to move into its own dance studio in the Rosemary District. Wilmott says this performance is a prime example of the company’s current state of transition. Every new piece showcases each choreographer’s unique journey of growth over the last five months. “In a show like this, you’re really choreographing your heart,” says Wilmott. “Being a choreographer is to be in a very vulnerable place.” Those stories include everything from the every day to the emotional. From Howe dealing with his mother being diagnosed
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Name of Piece: “MOMOBE” Dance Style: Hip-hop, ballet, popping and break dancing Number of dancers: Two Music: Rhythmic tribal music and electronica composed by Karim Manning Story: “There are two sections. The beginning details the relationship between a mother and son. It’s really about my relationship with my mom. I found out three weeks ago that she was diagnosed with cancer. I want the audience to feel that even though we’re far apart (she lives in Cleveland), that we’re still close. The second section is about the evolution of a relationship between a man and a woman falling in and out of love.” If the voice of your movement could sing, what would it sound like? “It would be an epic movie soundtrack. Something like Hans Zimmer.”
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ERIN FLETCHER Name of Piece: “When Dawn Comes Knocking” Dance style: Modern and improvisational Number of dancers: Nine Music: Percussive, punk-rock opera composed by Edward Cosla Story: “I just wanted to concentrate on movement telling a story. Loosely, it’s about human transition and rebirth within the sounds of a city. We’re visualizing man being trapped by his environment and either breaking free or staying trapped in his zone.” If the voice of your movement could sing, what would it sound like? “My dancing would sound like Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie.”
LEYMIS BOLAÑOS WILMOTT Name of Piece: “Timeline” Dance style: Modern and emotional Number of dancers: One Music: None, except for a Portuguese lullaby sung by the dancer Story: “This piece started out with me and my friend Stephanie Bastos literally writing out a giant timeline of her life. Everything from the first time she danced when she was 4 years old in a production of ‘The Nutcracker,’ to the time in high school when she lost her leg in a car accident. We started doing improvisational exercises based on big events in her life. I don’t do a lot of solo pieces, but I wanted to create something about her and her journey. Stephanie dances through the main moments of her life. It isn’t strictly chronological, but we wanted a piece to reflect her journey.” If the voice of your movement could sing, what would it sound like? Reggae.
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at 6 a.m.” he says. “And I’m here until 10 p.m. or later every night. It’s the craziest business in the world, and I wouldn’t trade it in for anything.” Shenker isn’t only satisfying his own dreams. He’s satisfying the appetites of Sarasota’s approximately 25,000 Jewish residents and countless northeastern seasonal residents and retirees used to having a deli just up the block. Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen will feed a demand that, besides a few corporate regional chains, has remained untapped since Shenker moved to Sarasota in 2000. And for most, there’s a deeper connection to deli food. It’s more than just a familiar taste and smell. For those who grew up on this Jewish soul food, each bite is like a step into a time machine. Sarasota’s demand was so great that after just two days, Shenker and his staff ran out of food and had to work all Sunday to prepare and restock the kitchen. “For us, it’s a bite of the old country,” says Shenker. “It brings us back. No matter where you are, if you’re eating pastrami, corned beef, knishes, the big deli sandwiches, you’re taking a bite out of New York and your family roots. Every time you eat deli, it’s like going on a vacation to Manhattan.” Since he moved to Sarasota, Shenker has worked as a chef at the Longboat Key Club, Hotel Indigo and the Starlite Room. On the side, he also ran a kosher catering business. Now fans who have tracked the deli’s progress online show up just to watch Shenker and his team prepare their favorite foods. The biggest test: living up to their impossibly high standards. After a sneak peek of Shenker’s
DELI DREAMS Like many people’s adoration of deli and Jewish food, Solomon Shenker’s obsession began in his mother’s kitchen. When Shenker was 18 years old, the Kings Point, Long Island native got a job at New York City’s 2nd Avenue Deli. Shenker says he went up to the two deli owners, Nat Hertzberg and Paul Sia. And with cigars poking out of their mouths, they said, “So, kid, you want to be in the deli business?” The rest is history. His first day on the job, Shenker says he worked for 14 hours, peeling hundreds of potatoes, preparing steamed kettles of soup, garbage pale-sized servings of coleslaw, and creating hundreds of matzo balls. After that first day, his dream was to start his own deli wherever he could. “People were cursing at you, screaming at you, throwing things at you,” says Shenker. “It was great.”
“It’s a bite of the old country. It brings us back. Every time you eat deli, it’s like a vacation to Manhattan.
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Matzo Ball Soup: A classic comfort food, matzo balls are served in a noodle soup and the balls themselves are a light mixture of matzah meal (unleavened bread), eggs, water and chicken fat.
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food, leadership staff from the Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee gave their approval. “I’ve been waiting 15 years for a real New York deli, and now it’s finally here,” says Howard Tevlowitz, executive director of The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee. “There is a God.” Tevlowitz’s colleagues agreed. “I ate the whole thing,” says Jeremy Lisitza, director of community engagement and administration of the Jewish Federation, after noshing on an oversized plate of handmade chopped liver. “I’m not saying it’s better than my mother’s chopped liver. She’s still alive.” Florida native or Northeast transplant, Jewish or Gentile, Shenker’s goal is to make his restaurant customers’ home away from home. And with its recently hired staff already interacting like family and a communal seating policy that encourages eating next to strangers, Shenker is confident his deli is more than just a place to grab a good meal. “When you walk in here, I want everyone to know each other,” he says. “It’s going to be like a Jewish ‘Cheers.’”
Homemade Cheese Blintzes: A breakfast staple, the deli takes slices of vanilla-infused crepes and then tops them with sweetened farmer cheese and berries and other preserves.
Knish: The knish is one of Shenker’s favorite dishes to prepare. It has a warm and flaky exterior and is traditionally filled with potatoes or meat. Pastrami, Corned Beef, Brisket: The centerpiece of any deli establishment, Shenker imports meats from butchers in the Bronx.
Pan Fried Cheese Kreplach: A Polish favorite, these are small dumplings cooked in chicken stock and then filled with cheese, meat or potatoes.
Eastern European Eggplant Salad: Roasted and chopped Russian eggplant, garnished and seasoned with olive oil and onion. Old Fashioned Egg Cream: A great dessert drink, the egg cream ironically doesn’t involve any eggs. The combination of milk, chocolate syrup and spritzer stirred together in a glass will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Potato Latkes: Traditionally served during Hanukkah, this favorite snack is essentially potato pancakes that are shallow-fried with a mixture of potatoes, onions, flour and egg.
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He understands their eagerness. He, too, has been waiting a long time for a Jewish deli to open in Sarasota. After 15 years, the Long Island, N.Y., native decided to open his own. And when he opens the doors, he wants it to be perfect. Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota’s restaurant row, at 1473 Main St., Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen will serve Jewish deli cuisine, inspired by Shenker’s family kitchen and the Manhattan delis he loved as a child. In October, he and his business partner and brother-in-law, Meyer Sabotin, rented the space, which was formerly occupied by the Englewood-based pizzeria, Flatbreads. In a month’s time, Shenker, 51, has accomplished a lot: acquiring permits from the city, redecorating the cozy 35-seat space, handpicking his 13-member staff and acquiring and prepping deli staples such as corned beef, brisket, pickles, matzo balls and knishes. To please the discerning Jewish community, he knew just serving the essentials wouldn’t be enough. Most importantly, he knew his ingredients would all need to come from New York City (he buys all his meat from the Bronx). He also knew that he and his kitchen staff would need to hand-make every item. But Shenker says the hard work is a small price to pay to have his own deli, which opened Friday, Nov. 27, just in time for Hanukkah. “I’ve been up at 5 a.m. every day and have gotten to the deli
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Solomon Shenker has dreamed of opening his own Jewish deli since he was 18 years old. This week, those dreams came true.
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he customers arrived in waves on Main Street. Jewish families and northeastern transplants pressed their faces against the newly cleaned storefront glass window, admiring the fresh food, like kids peering into a candy store. Solomon Shenker was inside, slicing fresh rounds
of pastrami and other deli meat, preparing for the opening of his new restaurant, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen. Unfortunately, for the growing crowd outside, they’ll have to wait a few more days. “We don’t open until Friday,” he said, reluctantly turning them away — but not without a consolatory knish. PAGE 2
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