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What Is In Store For February?

For such a short month February is packed with events.

Let’s explore some of them.

Groundhog Day – 2nd: German immigrants brought the tradition of Groundhog Day with them from Germany. As they settled in hills of Pennsylvania, they began the tradition of using the Groundhog to predict the arrival of spring. The tradition is based upon Candlemas, the day that is the midpoint between winter and spring.

On this mid winter day the groundhog awakens from a long winter's nap, and ventures outside of his den. Of course the groundhog isn’t looking for his shadow, we are. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow we incur six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, spring is just around the corner. For the Record Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow about 9 out of 10 times.

The Day the Music Died Day – 3rd: The Day the Music Died Day commemorates the untimely death of singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper in an airplane crash in 1959 at the height of their popularity.

Every generation has their music idols. These three were among the top of the 1950's generation. Those who grew up in the fifties mourned the premature deaths of their music idols. Memorials and remembrances occurred for years. Today, there are many websites memorializing their deaths, and detailing the events before and after the tragedy.

Valentine's Day – 14th: Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This day was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even back then on February 14th. The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and varied. It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this holiday as are romantic dinners.

Did you know? While 75% of chocolate purchases are made by women yearly, during the time leading up to Valentine's Day, 75% of the chocolate purchases are made by men. Over $1billion of chocolate is purchased just for Valentine's Day. Random Acts of Kindness Day – 17th: Random Acts of Kindness Day. You know what to do. Perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any act of kindness will do. This is a favorite day for many people and groups.

Individuals like the idea of showing a little kindness to others. It’s a fun and benevolent thing to do. People like being on the receiving end of this day as well. It makes both the giver and the receiver feel good.

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President's Day – 20th: President's Day is a day set aside to honor all of the U.S. presidents. We often think of two great presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln when we celebrate this holiday as it falls by design between their birthdays. But more and more of us, look at this day as a tribute to each and every person who has ever served in the office as President of the United States of America. It is a national holiday, although most businesses and industry do not recognize it as a paid holiday.

Leap Day – 29th: Occurring every four years, with the exception of years ending with "00" that are not divisible by 400, is Leap Day. The year in which Leap Day occurs, is called a Leap Year. The earth rotates around the sun once approximately every 365 1/4 days (To be precise, the earth orbits the sun every 365.242190 days). So adding an extra day every four years, the calendar is kept consistent with the earth's annual rotation around the sun.

If you were born on Leap Day you finally get to celebrate your birthday on your birth date! How many celebrate their Birthday on Leap Day? Only about 1 in 1,461 people were born on this day. So, if you were born on Leap day, consider yourself special.

Enjoy February. It will pass by quickly.

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The Suncoast Fine Arts Society Of Sarasota 2012 Art Tour

By Ed Bertha

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oming March 9th and 10th is an ambitious art show featuring more than 1,000 pieces of art by 17 local Sarasota artists. This unique, self-guided tour, allows the public into the artist’s studios, where you can meet and speak with the artists, and see firsthand how their art is created.

Event headliners include international photographer and artist Giovanni Lunardi; legacy painter Joseph Melancon; international multi-media painter Andrea Dasha Reich; ceramic and metal sculptor Adam Todd; and artist printmaker Nancy Turner.

The Ringling College of Art + Design will host a gallery exhibit of 12 more artists in the Student Center exhibition area. The artists on display include painters Bob Brown, Elena de la Ville and Kris Parins; collage artist Sally Sloan; construction artist and painter Jo Prioetti; fiber artist Gloria Hall Cropper; jewelry designer Renee J. Davis; pliquea-jour artist Phil Karp; glass artist Liana Martin; assemblage artist Barbara F. Page; and fabric artist and designer Linda Tilson. Artists will conduct demonstrations on both days at the Gallery Exhibit.

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Giovanni Lunardi

Since 1946 the lens of Giovanni Lunardi has graced the cover of more than 4,500 magazines around the world. Giovanni has photographed many of the world’s most beautiful women, captured striking landscapes and framed unique commercial shots. Born and raised in Parma, Italy, Giovanni Lunardi now calls Sarasota, Florida his home.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased on the Society’s website www.

FineArtsSarasota.com or at the Van Wezel Box Office, Manatee, Venice & Sarasota Art Centers, Dabbert Gallery, Davidson Drugstores, Galleria Silecchia, State of the Arts Gallery and Artists on the Court..

Visit: www.the-real-magazine.com to view work from all participating headliners.

What many don’t know is in 1979 Giovanni launched into the world of art, creating a line of 3 dimensional artwork. Giovanni Lunardi’s 3D artwork fuses his striking images with fascinating objects, resulting in captivating pieces. From Europe to Miami to New York his work has graced many an art show and entertained art lovers.

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March 9th and 10th 2012

Recently debuting his new lines, Explosion, Lips Fascination and Abstract, at Art Palm Beach 2012 visitors of the upcoming Suncoast Art Show will be the first to take in his fresh approach to art locally.

Beyond engaging Giovanni Lunardi and viewing his photography and art, you can book a session or go home with any of the pieces on display, signed by The Master.

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r s vr spv prre e qq u iu r ei dr e d Gary Edelen

By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa

For over 30 years, broker Gary Edelen cultivated a successful career in nearly every aspect of the real estate industry.

From residential and commercial sales to training and management, developing residential subdivisions and owning and operating his own franchise, he has gained invaluable and comprehensive experience. Though much of his career was based in the state of Kentucky, he relocated to Sarasota and looks forward to continuing a thriving real estate business within the region.

“For me, real estate isn’t a job,” he proclaims. “It’s a passion.

I enjoy building relationships with my clients, the art of shaping a transaction and negotiating on their behalves.

There’s nothing better than accomplishing a client’s goals.”

While some professionals may view a transitioning market as one full of obstacles, Gary sees it as ripe with possibilities.

Experience has led to an intuitive business sense, one that he hones through ongoing education and professional development. “The industry is constantly changing,” he observes. “Today’s marketplace poses unique situations that I never dreamed we would address. Still, there are excellent opportunities for consumers, especially when they have solid representation.”

Establishing communicative relationships is Gary’s forte; he works beyond a single transaction, exploring each client’s distinct motivations in order to best meet their individual needs. “There’s a reason my clients tend to become my friends,” he explains. “I’m looking out for them, managing the process from start to finish.” Understanding the true wants and needs of any individual requires patience, time and a critical set of skills. “We are accustomed to immediate responses and decisions,” states Gary. “This shouldn’t be the case in real estate. Often times clients think they know what they want, and are surprised to discover that there are additional factors or issues impacting their decisions to buy

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or sell.” Once he ascertains his clients’ true objectives, Gary works closely with them to guide them through the process.

He is objective and directed, providing clients with the information and ideas they need to make the best decision.

A longtime visitor to the Sarasota region, Gary cultivated a friendship with Kelly Gettel when the two became acquainted in a professional development seminar. Their complementary business philosophies and client-centric approaches were in sync, and Gary joined the Kelly Gettel & Company team. “It’s a great fit,” he says, “particularly at a time when the quality of service has declined within the industry. People are moving quickly, and there is a noticeable loss of the level of service that I believe clients want and need,” Gary asserts. “Real estate professionals aren’t here to simply sell a house. What we offer is a level of service addressing the diverse needs of our clientele.” This, notes Gary, may include arranging for car services or hotel accommodations for out-of-town customers, or simply ensuring that phone calls are answered by a live person rather than an automated system.

Gary’s exceptional level of client care is matched by that of his extended team, industry-related specialists who also demonstrate a commitment to excellence. “We have a strong affiliate network that includes attorneys, title companies and mortgage professionals who work with the same hands-on approach that we employ,” he offers. “Our goal, as a team, is to ensure that business is handled appropriately and effectively, and that our clients experience successful transactions.”

Though he acknowledges that today’s market conditions are akin to uncharted territory, Gary is optimistic about the opportunities that await. “Experience has enabled me to think outside the box, to identify workable solutions to the challenges we are experiencing,” he shares. “When my clients want to achieve their objectives, I’m not going to focus on the barriers to success; my responsibility is to find another way to get it done, and that’s what I’m doing.”

Gary Edelen, SFR, CDPE REALTOR Kelly Gettel & Company 2170 Main Street, Suite 203 Sarasota, FL 34247 Cell (502) 314.1685 | Office (941) 388.8232 gary@kellygettelandco.com www.kellygettelandco.com

r s vr spv prre e qq u iu r ei dr e d Dane Spencer Landscape Architect

By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa | Photography: Pool, Greg Wilson, balance Giovanni Lunardi

Attorneys think with words, musicians think with notes, and mathematicians think with numbers.

Dane Spencer, Landscape Architect, thinks with pictures.

When visiting a site for the first time Dane uses careful observation to note the assets and limitations a project site has to offer. Every site is different: Where is the shade?

Are there views, and from what vantage point? What and where should be screened? What indoor uses influence outdoor spaces?

It’s an exhaustive list of items to be considered before Dane puts pen to paper.

Through strong communication with his clients, Dane gathers their ideas to build an understanding of the garden they seek to create.

“A client’s vision is overlaid with the existing conditions of a site, and this is where design begins,” Dane reveals.

“But foremost in design, you must consider the region where you live. We live in Flatwood Pines, covering more than 50% of Florida.”

“It’s called Flatwood Pines because that’s the plant association that could be found, before we all moved here over the last 250 years.”

Because native plants grow best where they are most supported by weather conditions and soil type, Dane likes to use 70% to 80% natives in his designs. “I use subtropical and ornamental plants as accents where appropriate in the design; it’s all about the right plant in the right place.”

But well before he begins thinking through the plant pallet he studies the interaction and relationships of spaces. By creating the structure of the garden first, all things follow; hardscape followed by softscape. Swimming pools, decks, garden walls, screens and arbors define the areas of use to create the setting for plants.

Dane is a graduate of one of the earliest Landscape Architecture programs in the United States and has practiced for over 20 years. His alma mater, Iowa State University, boasts one of the nation’s leading L.A. programs and is

recognized around the country as a competitive force within the industry.

for one of our most precious natural resources,” he says.

Dane fights the perception that Landscape Architects only provide planting plans. “Landscape Architects are generalists,” he states. “Our service melds science with art. Without our science, the art suffers, and visa-versa.”

Whether Dane’s projects are commercial or residential, he is able to impart his signature of gentle tranquility. A mélange of textures and colors accomplish specific criteria, while emotional respite for the inhabitants remains his ultimate goal.

“We integrate what we know about natural systems,” he explains. “We aren’t simply planting trees or installing trellises; each component that we incorporate has significance and purpose.”

“As Landscape Architects, we need to understand complex natural systems; everything from precipitation rates to drainage systems, the dynamics of water and erosion control, rehabilitation of wildlife habitat, soil hydrology, etc. We reinforce what is already here, rather than impose our will upon nature.”

Dane is highly interested in the integration of sustainable ecology through the use of elements such as rainwater cisterns. “We are able to significantly reduce the demand for potable water through the harvesting of rainwater. By utilizing a cistern of 10,000 gallons or more, we reduce not only the storm water runoff that would normally go into the city storm system, but it lowers the demand

Dane’s insightful transformations have earned him industry recognition. In 2010 he was honored with the First Annual James Rose Award for “MidCentury Revival,” a project that artfully integrated outdoor and indoor living spaces. His work has won recognition in the American Society of Landscape Architects and was featured in Garden Design magazine.

“I like the focus on modern architecture in Sarasota; the geometry and simplicity of elements allows me to reflect the identity of each unique piece of architecture.”

At the heart of his professional approach, says Dane, is the psychology of landscape design.

“My work has a capacity to affect individuals on an emotional level,” he offers. “This is about utilizing space to achieve a unique and positive environment that helps people feel more in touch with nature and the nature within themselves.”

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture 530 South Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 (912) 660.1354 dane@ds-la.com www.DS-LA.com |

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per p esr p s pee c c tt i viev s es BEYOND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICSHow to stay fit when business pressures mount

By William Henry PhD

In today's economic times those of us in the design/development and construction industry are facing daunting pressures. The tendency of course is to work longer hours to keep the doors open. With our New Years resolutions recently formulated, many have pledged to exercise more often. How can we honor this commitment? Many of my friends ask me how I motivate myself to stay fit. To maintain sanity and perspective over our changing market I sometimes exercise up to 12-14 hours per week-- 52 weeks per year. This usually involves swimming, bicycling, and jogging. I just happen to be able to do this because I have made it a habit, kind of like brushing my teeth every morning. I don't lay awake at night thinking I have to brush my teeth in the morning. Nor do I think about it during the extended work day; anticipating the pain and trouble to mobilize for this after hours. The thought of this would make me even more tired as the day grows long.

Below I list some very common misconceptions about initiating and maintaining a desired fitness level. One non-misconception is what fitness can do--and what taking gobs of pills, your doctor, and your financial advisor can’t do—which is to give you a shot at leading a healthy, productive and mostly stress free life. Please note I said "shot at"- not a guarantee or warrant, in case my attorney friends are reading this.

Number One Misconception--without pain there is no gain

fit, or subtract five (5), if you are not so fit. Go out and run around the block or get on a stationary bike and start peddling. Then look at the reading on the monitor to assess the number of heart beats recorded per minute. Some of you will be pleasantly surprised.

One thing is for sure. Your 'AT' lowers with age. You may be a stud with an 'AT' of 165 at age 20, but by age 60 it will be closer to 125.

I have been measuring my athletic degradation for 30 years and can give you precise details. I have diminished in swimming exactly 18%; in bicycling 16%; and in running 50%. Why is the degradation in running been so dramatic? The simple reason is that in running one must resist gravity. At my age gravity has definitely taken over. Why is the degree less in bicycling? Simple-while the engine is old and diminished, the equipment is better. In swimming it is all technique.

Stop listening to your old swim coach about hours in the pool!

Just Go Out Every Morning and Water the Grass for 10 Minutes and Then Go Back Inside and Get Ready for Work I have actually been able to help some very good people get started and maintain a better fitness level than they previously thought possible. I do not recommend that you become gym rats or Ironman triathletes. Frankly these over the top practices are probably not beneficial in the long term.

Some of my overly competitive friends anticipate the high they will get from the release of endomorphs. They actually look forward to torturing themselves through exercise. I don't. Now you don't have to resent people like this anymore because they may be hurting themselves over the long haul by over doing it However, I agree that exercising regularly can be a pain. Just keep a little admonition in mind that I delivered to a very good colleague not that long ago. He had told me that he could never find the time or the motivation to exercise. I told him "Just don't think about it--do it! Just put your exercise clothes next to your bed before you go to sleep and make sure you put them on first in the morning. DO NOT put your work clothes on first. Then go outside and water the grass for exactly 10 minutes, no more or less. Then go back inside and get ready for work." I told him that he would be amazed by the results.

He gave me that 'what are you stupid look'.

Over a 40 year athletic career, I have watched some of my over competitive friends degrade into arthritic cripples that ultimately quit exercising at some point. What they have not realized is the The next time I saw him was eight months later at the finish line of following; going beyond one's aerobic threshold 'AT' to induce a very competitive 10K (6.2 mile) race. He beat me badly. I asked pain on a frequent basis will lead to the potential release of free him a question I already knew the answer to. He stated "You know- I radicals. According to the experts the release could include, but not went outside with my jogging outfit and sneakers on and watered be limited to, premature aging, and/or worse, a potential increased the grass for 10 minutes. But I felt so stupid I said why not just jog susceptibility to catastrophic illness. around the block once?" Once around the block became one mile, What is your 'AT'? Get a heart monitor and strap it on. Take the then two, then ten and so on. A new fitness fanatic was born! Easy as number 180 and subtract your age. Then add five (5) if you are very brushing your teeth every morning. Don't think about it --just do it.

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The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) opens its door for a Town Hall meeting February 8th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Marie Selby Library. The event will feature a brief presentation about upcoming programs and changes to the 2012 SFF, followed by a dialogue with the audience.

The event is free and open to the public, and the SFF encourages anyone with questions, ideas or thoughts about The 2012 Sarasota Film Festival to attend. The goal of this event is to establish a platform for members of the community to learn more about how the SFF operates and engage SFF staff and leadership in a direct dialogue about the upcoming Sarasota Film Festival.

The Sarasota Film Festival takes place April 13-22, 2012 and tickets go on sale March 23. Visit www.sarasotafilmfestival.com for more information.

Festivals Of Speed Returns To St. Petersburg The Festivals of Speed returns to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st marking their 9th year of bringing the world’s most exotic automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, watercraft, and the best in luxury lifestyle to the Tampa Bay area.

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The weekend commences with the Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception set for Friday, March 30th. Continuing Saturday, March 31st the Florida Powerboat Club will hold their annual Tampa Bay Poker Run in conjunction with the Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg. Also on Saturday, the Festivals of Speed will be operating VIP Ride & Drives, specialty vehicle displays, and an exclusive Wine Connoisseur’s reception featuring the weekend’s signature wines.

The main event on Sunday, April 1st will be held in Downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront and The Renaissance Vinoy Marina. Among many other unique vehicles, attendees will view automotive designs by Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, and more while encountering fine wines, exciting culinary offerings, robust cigars, smooth jazz, and luxury lifestyle displays featuring fine jewelry and timepieces.

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament The 6th Annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at Mission Valley Country Club, Nokomis. All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - “Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children”.

Entry fee is $150.00 per man- that includes breakfast, lunch and beverages (featuring a variety of favorites from Anheuser Busch) and your golf. There is an awards luncheon immediately after golf. Please visit the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation website at www.mcsf.org For more information visit www.mcsf.org/sarasotagolf. To RSVP contact Mike Tutcher at (941) 650.4249 or michael.tutcher@raymondjames.com.

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Care 2 Tri is a vessel to help those with disabilities gain a sense of fulfillment by giving them opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Care 2 Tri includes them in the sport of triathlon. In doing so, our goal is to place them in the limelight and give them the respect they deserve as they are the true inspiration and heart of what we do.

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Looking back on 2011, it was a great year at Cat Depot with 890 cats finding loving homes and close to 1,400 cats and kittens who were spayed and neutered!

Cat Depot started the year off with a bang, first with ‘wrapping’ the Cat Depot van and then raising 100% of funds for the GulfCoastGives campaign to ‘fill empty tummies.’

Thanks to all the donors who participated in the online “Wrap the Van” GulfCoastGives campaign, and a big thank you to Roy Sewell, owner of Sarasota Wraps, for completing the funds for the van wrap. Honk when you see Cat Depot driving in the community!

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By Ed Bertha Victor DeRenzi photography by Giovanni Lunardi

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t age 12 I started attending opera performances. I started going to the opera because of a teacher who encouraged some of his students to do so. We figured it would be easier to go, than listen to him tell us to go. That’s how I was introduced to opera.”

Maestro Victor DeRenzi.

It was a very small opera company with a piano and small chorus. A passion began building. Victor would help build sets, sing in the chorus and many times just listen to opera. “I fell in love with opera early on,” he shares. At age 20, now Maestro DeRenzi, he formally began conducting. Much younger, in age and looks, than the performers he worked with, the Maestro grew a beard to age - a beard that is with him to this day.

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Sarasota Opera’s 2007 production of Verdi’s Attila. Photo by Deb Hesser/Sarasota Opera.

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ow entering his 30th season with Sarasota Opera, Maestro DeRenzi still shows the passion of his younger years. Regarding the 2012 season he emphatically states, “This is one of the best seasons we’ve ever had in terms of repertoire. I love Otello; it’s my favorite opera and part of our Verdi Cycle. We’re performing Carmen which we haven’t done since 1999, and it has been 10 years since we produced Lucia di Lammermoor. To perform this many popular operas, but also introduce new operas to the community, like Vanessa, is exciting.

Then, as a finale, we have my 30th anniversary gala.” It is evident the fire still burns as brightly as ever.

Preparing for the opera season is a big endeavor for Maestro DeRenzi. “We’re thinking five years ahead in terms of repertoire. It starts with what operas we want to perform and how the calendar fits together.

At that point you need to look at what performers you will hire for the various roles, as well as the directors, conductors and the design staff. Lastly, there’s scheduling all the rehearsals and putting the opera together.”

Now 250 performers descend on Sarasota, many of whom have never met each other. Starting as a general community, the Maestro must end up with a musical community. “All of the performers need to come together. They all need to make the same

aesthetic choices so we’re all performing on one specific style production.” he adds. Inside the opera house a chess match of preparation begins with four operas rehearsing. Add a cast of understudies and the Maestro now has 8 operas rehearsing simultaneously.

Rehearsing in different parts of the theater at any moment there could be 6 or more activities taking place. It makes for a busy, complicated schedule.

After opera season ends, Maestro DeRenzi retreats to his hometown of New York City. Asked if it is his time to unwind, he replies, “No. It gives me a chance to get started on my next opera season. When I get home, I kind of put this season in a box and start studying.

I have a lot of time to study, which I love. I love researching, then turning research into a performance.

I wouldn’t like to conduct without having the time to do the research and study.” From the Maestro’s viewpoint, opera is not just a bunch of random musical notes.

Rather notes that are connected to text, and the text leads to the character and passion on stage. “The best opera tells us about life. It shows us what we are as people. Opera tells us about our community and the human condition. That is how the arts are different from entertainment.”

Leading up to a show, Maestro DeRenzi has no performance anxiety or superstitious routines. “I feel

part of my job as a conductor is to keep people calm and not to develop my own idiosyncrasies about it.” Once he is conducting it’s about the music. “It’s a very interesting balance because you need to be in the moment but you have to be slightly ahead of the moment as a conductor. If something goes wrong you have to be ready to fix it. There are times when something is about to go wrong and I know before it happens by sensing it, or by noticing an instrumentalist doesn’t have their instrument ready or a singer is supposed to be in a certain place on stage and isn’t. At that point they need help, and that’s part of my role as a conductor. If there is a mistake, nobody in the audience should know who made the mistake.”

From a technical point of view, opera singers need to produce volume; they never sing with a microphone. The performer’s voice needs to carry to the back of the theater over an orchestra. The singing is done in a way that is musical. It’s not just about singing notes, but shaping a phrase. Many times the performer is singing in a foreign language, adding additional complexity. The singers are on stage, under lights, in a costume, following a conductor, and doing what the stage director has told them to do during rehearsals.

Performing opera is hard on the singers. “We never do 2 performances in a row. Sometimes we will schedule with 1 day in between, but that’s not the norm. Take Otello for example. We have 2 or 3 days in between performances because the roles are difficult, especially for the tenor. It’s one of the great dramatic tenor roles, and it requires many different kinds of singing.” If you force the issue a singer can sing 3 days in a row, but pays a penalty. “I don’t think it’s fair to the audience because you aren’t going to give 100 percent if you sing 3 days in a row. I’m a person that believes that you should give 125 percent. When you sing without breaks you don’t have that option.”

Asking Maestro DeRenzi what is the biggest factor limiting his performances he replies, “The biggest factor for almost everything is money. We have to balance how much we can raise, both in ticket sales and donations, with what the operas cost to produce.

Very often we go through 5 or 6 permutations of repertoires or calendars to obtain that balance. It’s not easy.”

In closing he shares, “For me the thing that makes opera great is the combination of words and music. I love symphonic music. I love chamber music, especially string and piano quartets. With opera I love that you can take the drama and words, and the music infuses them with life.

Come experience Maestro Victor DeRenzi’s 30th Season with Sarasota Opera.

Photos, Top to bottom Inspecting a costume for Lucia, Tailoring costumes for the 2012 season, It gets crowded back stage, A set waiting for performers

Sarasota Opera 2012 Winter Festival Season Carmen

Lucia di Lammermoor

Music by Georges Bizet Sung in French with English supertitles 11 Performances: February 11, 14, 19m, 22, 24, March 4m, 8, 11, 16, 20, 24

Music by Gaetano Donizetti Sung in Italian with English supertitles 9 Performances: February 18, 21, 23, 26m, March 2, 7, 9m, 17m, 23

Conductor: Victor DeRenzi Stage Director: Martha Collins Carmen: Fredrika Brillembourg* Don José: Antonio Nagore Micaela: Danielle Walker Escamillo: Carlos Monzón *Sarasota Opera Debut The 2012 Winter Opera Festival opens on February 11, 2012 with the opéra-comique version of Bizet’s fiery Carmen with the original spoken dialogue. Opera’s most famous femme fatale, Carmen tells the electrifying story of the freespirited gypsy and how she uses the love of an entranced soldier for her own gain resulting in jealousy and murder.

Known for her “velvety timbre” and “magnificent presence, both as a singer and as an actress”, Mezzo-Soprano Fredrika Brillembourg will make her Sarasota Opera debut in the title role. Not seen in Sarasota since 1995, tenor Antonio Nagore will return to the Sarasota Opera stage as the obsessive, love stricken Don José. Danielle Walker, last heard as Don Elvira in last Season’s Don Giovanni, sings Micaëla, and Carlos Monzón portrays the toreador Escamillo.

Conductor: Anthony Barrese Stage Director: Brian Robertson Lucia: Kathleen Kim Enrico: Lee Poulis Edgardo: Joshua Kohl Raimondo: Young-Bok Kim Deceit leads to murder which leads to madness in Donizetti’s musically and dramatically exhilarating masterpiece Lucia di Lammermoor. International opera star, Soprano Kathleen Kim, returns to Sarasota Opera to make her role debut as Lucia. Ms. Kim was an Apprentice Artist at Sarasota Opera in 2002 and returned as a Studio Artist in 2005. During the 2010-2011 Season, Ms. Kim appeared as Madame Mao in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Nixon in China and reprised her acclaimed portrayal of Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos also at the Metropolitan Opera. In addition, Ms. Kim’s 2010-2011 Season included appearances as The Queen of the Night from Die Zauberflöte at the Bavarian State Opera, Oscar in Un Ballo in Maschera at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Poppea in Agrippina at the Boston Lyric Opera. Ms. Kim will be joined on stage by Lee Poulis, last season’s villainous Don Giovanni, as Lucia’s spiteful brother, Enrico. In addition, Joshua Kohl returns, seen last season as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, as Edgardo and Young-Bok Kim, who was Colline in last season’s La bohème, returns as Raimondo, Lucia’s tutor. Stage Director, Brian Robertson, who directed the 2005 Sarasota Opera production of Stiffelio, returns to direct and Sarasota Opera favorite Maestro Anthony Barrese will conduct.

Left: Sarasota Opera’s 2011 production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Photo by Rod Millington/Sarasota Opera.

Otello

Vanessa

Music by Giuseppe Verdi Sung in Italian with English supertitles Sarasota Opera Premiere 7 Performances: March 3, 6, 11m, 14, 17, 22, 25m

Music by Samuel Barber Sung in English with English supertitles Sarasota Opera Premiere 6 Performances: March 10, 13, 15, 18m, 21, 24

Conductor: Victor DeRenzi Stage Director: Stephanie Sundine Otello: Rafael Dávila Desdemona: Maria D’Amato Iago: Sean Anderson For the first time on the Sarasota Opera stage, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, celebrating his 30th season as Artistic Director, will lead the cast and orchestra in Verdi’s masterpiece Otello which will mark Sarasota Opera’s final five years of the Verdi Cycle ending in 2016. Verdi’s tour-deforce is the tale of passionate love undermind by the vindictive scheming of Iago, Otello’s ensign, throwing Otello into a murderous rage against his innocent wife, Desdemona. Rafael Dávila will return to bring his robust and beautiful full lyric tenor voice to the stage in his portrayal of the title role, and Maria D’Amato, last season’s heartbreaking Mimi in La bohème, will portray the deceived yet endlessly faithful Desdemona.

Top: Sarasota Opera’s 2002 production of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Photo by Deb Hesser/Sarasota Opera.

Conductor: David Neely Stage Director: Michael Unger Vanessa: Kara Shay Thomson Erika: Audrey Babcock* Anatol: Scott Piper* * Sarasota Opera Debut **Free pre-performance introductions 45 minutes before curtain in Felding Hall.

Rounding out the 2012 Winter Season will be Samuel Barber’s Vanessa as a continuation of the new American Classics series. An opera of lyrical and intense beauty, Vanessa weaves a story of lies, secrets and evasion between an aging aunt, dreaming of love’s return, and her niece Erika, who waits for love to come. Kara Shay Thomson, who brought down the house in 2009 as Floria Tosca, returns to sing the title role. Making their Sarasota Opera debut, rising star, mezzo5 soprano Audrey Babcock, will assume the role as her niece Erika and tenor Scott Piper will sing the role of Anatol, the love interest of both women. The creative team responsible for the success of last year’s production of The Crucible will return to build Vanessa from the ground up right here in Sarasota including Scenic Designer Michael Schweikardt, Costume Designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan, Lighting Designer Ken Yunker and Wigs and Make-Up Designer Georgianna Eberhard. David Neely returns to conduct and Michael Unger returns to direct.

Sarasota Opera Entering its 53rd season, the Sarasota Opera once again selects an outstanding international cast of artists for the 2012 Winter Festival Season. A cornerstone of the community, both economically and culturally, the opera annually draws upwards of 20,000 tourists to Sarasota County and accomodates an audience of over 60,000 patrons. When the Sarasota Opera House was originally Susan Danis and Maestro Victor DeRenzi built as the Edwards Photo by Cliff Roles Theater in 1926, no one imagined it would one day be the only opera-specific venue on the Gulf coast of Florida. In 1983 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Since 1983 the company has been under the artistic leadership of Victor DeRenzi. Through his works the opera garnered international attention with its Masterwork Revivals Series, presenting neglected works of artistic merit, as well as the Verdi Cycle producing the complete works of Giuseppe Verdi. Recognizing the importance of training, Maestro DeRenzi founded the Apprentice Artist and Studio Artist programs.

Serving as the opera’s executive director for the past twelve years is Susan T. Danis. Under her tutelage the opera’s budget grew from $3.2 million to more than $8.5 million, and the opera’s historic theater saw a dramatic $20 million renovation. She is instrumental in developing the ongoing commissioning of new works for the Opera’s Youth Opera program and the opera has raised over $47 million (including legacy gifts) during its Building on the Vision capital campaign.

Beyond opera house performances, the Sarasota Opera provides additional opportunities to enhance lives through a commitment to education.

Youth Opera

Sarasota Youth Opera was founded more than 25 years ago with the belief that music, specifically opera, exists for every child. The opera’s choral and performance-based program builds musical foundations in young singers ages 8 and up under the guidance of Sarasota Opera’s music staff. Over 3,000 young people have participated in the Youth Opera since its inception.

All singers are accepted into the program and placed into one of three chorus levels nurturing each individual singer’s skills. All choruses experience unique performing opportunities locally, across the state, and even internationally. The choruses rehearse weekly from September to May. New singers are invited to enroll twice a year; September and January.

Community Outreach Concerts

Sarasota Opera artists perform Outreach Concerts making opera performances more accessible to the community.

Outreach Concerts support local civic, social, and service clubs, as well as area business functions and special occasions. Working on the belief that opera can benefit everyone, the Sarasota Opera seeks to develop relationships with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Invitation to Opera

The opera strongly believes in its power as an educational tool that educators and families can use to explore imaginations, enrich lives, and open new avenues of thought for children. The Invitation to Opera program provides students the opportunity to experience a live opera performance at the Sarasota Opera, all at no cost to students. These dress rehearsals take place during the school day and last no longer than three hours. Each student receives a study guide containing information on the opera’s plot, composer biography, character breakdown, and opera tidbits.

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A descendant of the legendary L-88 427 engine and the aluminum Can Am racing engine of the same era, it was factory rated at 430 HP. Actual output was more like 585 HP after the installation of tuned headers.

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The car rides on a hand built chrome moly tube frame. An absolute requirement as the 1,000 ft lbs of torque generated by the 565 big block would literally twist and tear the stock frame chassis from the car. Peering into the engine bay one finds an artistic display of polished chrome plumbing forcing air into the twin turbo chargers. With no room under the hood for the turbo’s intercoolers, the S/S team put their know how to work. The Bomber features direct methanol injection into the intake plenum. Far superior to the hot forced air delivered by conventional intercoolers, the methanol injection drops the ambient air temperature increasing horsepower production.

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The dry and cold winter can be very damaging to your hair. Hair easily becomes dry during this time of year from the dry indoor heating and the dry cold weather outside. Proper preventative steps need to be taken during this season to ensure that your hair does not get damaged.

The combination of cold, dry air, static electricity, and everyday use of heat-emitting styling products typically results in brittle, frayed ends.

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By Patricia Tan Now we are in the height of our traditional “buying season” here in Florida, I thought it might be useful to provide some tips, particularly for our out-of-state and overseas visitors.

Over the years, I have worked with buyers from many U.S. states and other countries and helped educate them on ways to make a successful purchase - one that they will enjoy many years into the future. These are my tips for success: Understand Your Motivation Are you buying a holiday or retirement home, rental investment or a blend of the two? Think about how HOA rules, zoning and resale strategies may affect your purchase.

Consider your personal preferences versus those that might be important when you resell.

Work with a Realtor ® Interview several, but choose only one. Find a real estate professional with whom you feel comfortable and who displays a detailed knowledge of the area, housing options, market statistics and trends, and can advise you on the issues that you may face both as a buyer and home owner.

Overseas visitors may not appreciate that one agent can show ALL homes for sale - the MLS system is something we tend to take for granted, but this does not exist in many other countries. Your Realtor ® will work for you, rather than a listing agent or builder representative who may be working in the seller’s best interest.

Set Realistic Expectations This is particularly important when it comes to pricing. You may have read in the press that “Florida is on sale”. While it is true that our current prices are discounted by about 50% from the market high, that discount is already reflected in the list price of a property. Making an offer of 50% of the list price will not result in success! On average, homes in our area close at prices that are within 6% of the list price. Once you have selected a property, and before you make an offer, ask your Realtor ® to research similar homes that have sold in the area, so you understand what the fair market value of that property is in today’s market,

Do Consider New Construction Ask your Realtor ® to show you new communities that meet your needs. Many of our builders offer buyer incentives and, if timing is an issue, they can often deliver new homes quickly.

A new home will comply with the latest building codes and incur fewer maintenance costs in the early days.

Understand Property Taxes Despite recent changes to our property tax system, many buyers from outside Florida still believe they are disadvantaged, and pay more taxes than locals. This is true if you compare taxes paid by a full time Florida resident on their primary home, but the differential is much smaller than it used to be when we had rapid price appreciation. In addition, bear in mind that there is no tax benefit to locals who own multiple properties – they pay the same tax as absentee owners on every property other than their primary residence.

Think About Federal Taxes These can be many and varied! There are income tax implications if the property is to be rented, capital gains tax considerations when the home is sold, and possible estate tax issues. It is important to consider these before you purchase a property and take the appropriate professional advice on how the property should be titled – your personal name, a limited company, or a cross border trust for instance. The approach will vary depending upon your citizenship and personal circumstances.

Plan for Currency Exchange Fluctuations Protect against them! Research options for currency exchange well in advance of your planned purchase. Find a specialist currency partner, other than your local bank, who can provide more attractive exchange rates, tools to enable you to time your exchange to maximum benefit, and the ability to fix an exchange rate now and into the future – this will help not only with your initial purchase, but also with future running costs, condo fees, etc.

Patricia Tan was born in England, and her career in international sales and marketing led her to live and work in many countries around the world before moving to Sarasota in 1997. Patricia is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and Transnational Referral Certified (TRC). She is involved in global activities of the Sarasota, Florida and National Association of Realtors, and currently serves as NAR President’s Liaison to U.K. Her real estate business operates from Coldwell Banker on St Armands Key, where her focus is to bring international buyers to the local market. She regularly makes marketing trips to Canada, Asia and Europe, to promote Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Sarasota area in particular.

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How do you nurture potential, transform what could be into reality? It’s a timeless question, and one that has infinite ramifications.

When innovative educator Dr. Donald “Don” Pemberton explored the possibilities facing some of the state’s most promising –and challenged- youth he realized that without guidance and support, these young sparks had little chance of flourishing. To stoke the embers of success he founded Take Stock in Children, a mentorship program that facilitates academic success for children living in poverty.

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for families to chart new paths; according to Executive Director Diana Dill, 20% of the program’s participants are the first of their families to graduate high school, and 90% are the first to attend college.

Launched in 1995 in Pinellas County, Take Stock in Children has expanded throughout the state with coordinators promoting and managing the program at a county level. Located in targeted schools, these coordinators work closely with educators and community members to identify potential candidates, who start with the program as early as the sixth grade. After acceptance into the program, students contractually agree to an established code of conduct. “Each student pledges to remain drug- and crime-free, to maintain good grades and behavior, and to meet with an on-campus mentor each week,” explains Dill. “As long as they uphold their promises, we award each high school graduate with a fouryear college scholarship to an accredited college

within the State of Florida.” Funds are matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, which enables Take Stock in Children to maximize its impact.

Volunteer mentors, notes Dill, are paramount to the success of participating students, who hail from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. “The commonality between our students is their financial outlook,” she says. “The population we serve are individuals living in poverty, with limited resources for ongoing education.” Mentors, who range in age from early 20’s to their 80’s, are valued for their own diverse experiences. “We are looking for people who can encourage our students and lead by example,” Dill explains. “College degrees aren’t a must; what we want is to show that, through education and personal responsibility, success is possible.”

While mentors are only asked to agree to one-year commitments, the opportunity to make a sustained impact on the lives of others is difficult to relinquish. Many mentors become long-term participants in the program, reporting that their efforts are high-yield investments. “Our program reports a ninety percent mentor retention rate,” confirms Dill. “We are fortunate to count on the support and participation of amazing adults who are helping to change the lives of countless children.”

Take Stock in Children, Manatee County looks forward to the opportunity to continue to build its core of mentors, and to support new generations of local youth, encouraging them to shine to their brightest potentials.

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One of the most common questions I get asked by my students is how to make their tee shot go further. The most common error I see that results in the lack of distance is not starting the downswing with their lower body first. People who swing this way start their swing arms first, not their hips and as a result see all of their clubs go about the same distance. This is because there is no power generated from a swing that starts with all arms first. Power comes from the ground up. Follow these two simple steps to help you make a

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Your weight should remain on the inside of your right leg. Otherwise you will begin to sway instead of turn. At this point, your left shoulder should be pointing in the direction of the ball or slightly behind the ball. Now, begin to move toward the target leading with your hips and legs. Your shoulders will follow in the same direction as your hips. This is the

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Step 2 As a result, always try to finish with your weight on your left leg and your hips facing the target. You must use your upper and lower torso to generate speed and power not your arms first! Practice this and you will be driving it longer off the tee.

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