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hard to believe that s ummer is right around the corner, but the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association (SDMA) and other area organizations are planning ahead, hosting an a rray of e xciting events that promise to bring thousands of locals and visitors to downtown in the weeks and months to come. Mark your calendars for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19, when the SDMA and Vintage Motors of Sarasota will be sponsoring the Fourth Ron Soto, Annual Fathers & Fenders Car Show in Five SDMA’s Chairman Points Park. Held rain or shine, this popular event draws hundreds of vintage car owners and thousands of attendees eager to indulge Dad’s love of cars on his special day. A true family event, Fathers & Fenders will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature live music, delicious food and a full bar! Thanks to Suncoast Charities for Children and its executive director, Lucy Nicandri, the 32nd Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival—which has grown from a small boat race to a nine-day event—will be held once again from Saturday, June 25, through Monday, July 4, offering more than a dozen events for families to enjoy! Of special interest is the “Boats by the Bay Downtown Block Party” on Friday, July 1, and the “Fireworks Spectacular” that will light up the sky at the bayfront after nightfall on July 4. I also would like to take this opportunity to remind you to submit a photo of your dog for the “Downtown Wag’s” 1st Cover Photo Contest! One lucky winner will be featured on the cover of the A ugust/September issue of The VOICE and will win a gift basket filled with goodies! The contest is open to everyone who lives and works in downtown Sarasota. And there’s good news—the deadline has been extended to Friday, June 24, which gives you plenty of time to submit a photo online at www. sarasotadowntownmerchants.com. Now, chances are your pup isn’t any cuter than my dog—JR, our mascot at Soto O pticians, who is pictured at left—but enter your photos, anyway! Not to w orry… JR isn’t eligible to enter, but he is wondering if he can be one of the contest’s judges! Finally, we are running another contest in this issue of The VOICE to test how well you know downtown Sarasota: Can you identify the location of the waterfall featured on our cover? If so, enter the contest online at www. sarasotadowntownmerchants.com and become eligible to win a gift certificate that generously has been donated by Sully at Patricks 1481! I hope to see all of our SDMA members at the monthly meeting on Thursday, May 12, when Captain Kevin Stiff of the S arasota Police Department will be our guest speaker. See the SDMA website and watch your e-mail for all of the details! 3
Louies Modern—a Cosmopolitan Dining
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ouies Modern opened in April 2013 and, from the beginning, the goal of this family-owned restaurant has been to introduce both local patrons and downtown Sarasota’s visitors to innovative, coast-to-coast dining trends, while delivering an excellent value in downtown Sarasota. “People are surprised and pleased that they can enjoy this level of dining experience so affordably here in Sarasota,” says Eric Hale, the restaurant’s general manager. “We strive to continually offer high-quality, innovative dining that appeals to both locals and people who come from cosmopolitan areas around the world.” Located on the ground floor of the ultra-modern, award-winning Palm Avenue parking complex, Louies Modern is the newest addition to the restaurants run by the Seidenstickers, who also own Libby’s Cafe + Bar on South Osprey Avenue. As one of downtown’s trendiest hot spots, Louies Modern honors Steve Seidensticker’s father, Louie, a “self-taught culinary master” who reveled in good food, good cocktails and the good company of family and friends. In addition to breakfast bites that begin at 8 a.m., Louies Modern hosts lunch and dinner daily, along with a Sunday brunch and a unique “Moderne Theatre” menu designed to accommodate patrons attending local cultural events. The Sunday Market Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a carving station with prime rib and ham, Alaskan King Crab Legs and Cajun Shrimp, Eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets, waffles and pancakes, salads, desserts and more. Especially appealing are the “bottomless” Mimosas and Bloody Marys that are available for $5. The Moderne Theatre menu includes a first course, such as a Vegan 12 Vegetable Minestra or a house salad, selected entrées, including Shrimp and Bay Scallop Fettucine Alfredo or Wood Oven Half-Chicken with Cauliflower Mash, a glass of selected wine and a freshly baked cookie for dessert. This dining
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Did You Know? Did you know that scenes from “The Greatest Show on Earth,” a film about circus life released in 1952, were filmed at the actual winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus right here in Sarasota? The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starred Charlton H eston, Betty Hutton, James Stewart, Cornel Wilde, Dorothy Lamour and Emmett Kelly.
Fascinating Historical Facts About Sarasota The following winter, “The Greatest Show on Earth” premiered at the Florida Theater (now the Sarasota Opera House). Before the screening, a parade, led by Florida’s Governor Fuller Warren and circus clown Emmett Kelly, entertained the thousands of people lining the streets. Members of the audience applauded as they saw themselves and their friends and relatives in the movie that had captured their attention the year before.
More than 1,000 Sarasotans were paid members of the cast, most as extras who earned 75 cents an hour. About half of the filming for the movie took place in S arasota, northeast of the intersection of Fruitville and Beneva Roads. For approximately three months, the Big Top was filled with movie and circus equipment for the six weeks of actual filming and was closed to the public.
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DESTINATION FOR PAMPERED NAIL CARE What is most unique about The Nail Lab is that Cynthia also offers mobile spa services, not only for individual clients, but also for residents at area assisted living facilities, retirement homes and rehabilitation clinics. Can’t make it to the salon? No worries! For a reasonable mobile fee added to the same cost for services that clients pay at The Nail Lab, you can schedule a nail appointment at your home, hotel room or office—or any location that is convenient for you. “The mobile spa is virtually a ‘pop-up’ nail salon that can be set up anywhere,” Cynthia says. “In addition to a chair, table, pedicure bowl and foot rest, I bring all of the polishes and tools needed to create the ultimate nail care experience on site.” The “mobile spa” also makes house calls for special occasions, including bridal and baby showers; birthdays, anniversaries and other family celebrations; pageants, private events and more. Appointments for either the mobile service or at The Nail Lab are available seven days a week, including Sunday, and can be booked with Cynthia by calling 941-417-0809 or by visiting her website, www.thenailab.com. When asked what she enjoys most about her work, Cynthia says, “I love educating my clients about nail care, which really is a two-way street. Clients have to do their part to take care of their nails between appointments. “Nails are jewels, not tools,” she continues. “You just can’t put a key in your car and expect it to keep going; it needs regular maintenance. That same concept holds true for the upkeep of the nails on your fingers and toes.” Ongoing education also is paramount in perfecting Cynthia’s own skills. To keep current with all the newest trends in nail design, she participates in nail-training webinars five to six times a year and attends the three-day beauty show in Orlando each year, enrolling in multiple classes to learn
the latest techniques. Recent seminars have included the One Week Training Acrylics Class and the One Week Training Hard Gel Class, both hosted by Young Nails. Cynthia Acosta, owner of The Nail Lab In July, Cynthia will be taking an intensive, four-day Advanced Pedicure Class in order to earn her accreditation as a Certified Master Pedicurist. From nail lengths suitable for work to decorative designs with painted details and Swarovski rhinestones, Cynthia works diligently to master every technique. And, as part of her versatile offerings, she even has chocolate, m ango, peppermint and pumpkin manicures and pedicures available for her clients. “I absolutely love what I do,” Cynthia says. “I don’t come to work; instead, the time I spend with each client is more like a ‘play date.’ We talk, we laugh and we enjoy each other’s company. “But, educating my clients about the proper care needed to maintain the integrity of their nails always is of the utmost importance,” Cynthia says. “That is my passion.” The Nail Lab is located at Salon 41, 41 S. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. For more information or to book an appointment with Cynthia, call 941-417-0809, or visit www.thenailab.com.
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The Curtain Closes on Dialogues on Diversity, but the Conversations are Ongoing By Special Contributor Nicole Clayton, Public Relations Associate, Florida Studio Theatre
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his month marks the finale of the Dialogues on Diversity series presented by Florida State Theatre (FST). Through a series of panel discussions, FST actors and special guest speakers have invited audiences to listen and share their thoughts on the real world issues brought to center stage in multiple productions at FST. This community-wide conversation has cycled through multiple topics, including historical truths from the past, the cultural masks we all wear, the institutional control of thought, and even the moral citizenship that we all have a right to exercise—and a responsibility to recognize. “Florida Studio Theatre always has had panels and discussions that amplified the meanings of the plays,” said FST’s Associate Director Kate Alexander. “We have grown beyond ‘community engagement’ to what I call community ownership. By that, I mean that participating organizations can connect with a play and amplify their voice and, thus, reach their constituents in a whole new way. For example, we produced the play, ‘The Exonerated,’ and had impassioned discussions on the death penalty. When Public Defender Larry Eger says, ‘I can think of no other place to get my views across,’ he is saying that the theatre allows us to truly engage as citizens and organizations. “Chief Judge Charles E. Williams, Circuit Judge of the 12th Judicial Court, the Chair of the Steering Committee joined forces with FST on the play ‘Race by David Mamet,’” Alexander adds. “This play launched a city-wide effort that grew to include 45 community leaders and organizations with the discussions of race.” This season, there were multiple panel discussions to discuss past and present race issues, inspired by FST’s
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Mainstage hit, “Butler,” the Stage III production of “My Name is Asher Lev” and the tale of “Alabama Story,” inspired by true events. According to Judge Williams, “The most difficult subject for people to talk about in this country is race. Yet as a country, race has defined us historically in the laws, including the Fugitive Slave Act, Jim Above, Catherine Randazzo, Jason Cannon, Shane Taylor, Crow laws, and the Supreme Dr. Brendan Goff & Chief Court in Brown v. Board of Judge Charles E. Williams at Education. It has shaped us a Dialogues in Diversity panel geographically—in having both discussion. Photo courtesy of free and slave states—and Florida Studio Theatre ultimately divided us as a nation through the Civil War. Those divides still seem to exist today.” Though the Dialogues on Diversity series will come to a close this month, it is definitely not the end of the conversation. At the finale event on May 23, members of the Steering Committee, panelists, actors and various community partners, including ABC 7, Embracing Our Differences, METV and more, will be in attendance. In addition to the fun and festivities, there will be a continued discussion of how the dialogues series has impacted each of their organizations. It is on this night that there will be a celebration of how far we have come, but also the acknowledgment of how these discussions will continue to impact our community and, most importantly, keep the conversation going.
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1350 Main
• 4 one-bedroom units • 42 two-bedroom units • 9 three-bedroom units
If you—or anyone you know—has been reluctant to consider moving to Downtown Sarasota, we would be pleased to show the properties that are available and provide links to home inspectors, attorneys, title companies and mortgage providers (if necessary).
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We are full service Realtors.
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Statistics Courtesy of MLS System, Sarasota/Manatee Realtor Association
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Call the Experts in Downtown Real Estate! Nancy Lindeman
Robert Lindeman
941-400-2656
941-504-2123
nancy@lindeman.com
robert@lindeman.com
Michael Saunders & Company