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49 LUXE LIFE Enjoy Life’s Finer Things

By Jacqueline Miller

57 PARADISE FOUND Breathtaking Hideaways Around the World

By Jacqueline Miller

67 THE GIVING CHALLENGE Doubling Down on Generosity

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

76 WEDDING TRENDS Local Experts Share the Latest Bridal Trends

ON THE COVER Photo of Carolyn Rush Crouse on her wedding day by Melissa Toms.

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Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic Van Wezel Foundation Gala Glasser/Schoenbaum BELIEVE Gala Women of Aviva Bayside Pet Resort Love is in the Air Event

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Do Our Tools Betray Our Vision?

By Jacqueline Miller

PHILANTHROPY 40 The Sarasota Ballet’s

ON THE TOWN 83

Quotes from the Past Year

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EDUCATION MATTERS Changing the Face of Science Mote’s Commitment to Diversity

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BEST SEATS Performing Arts Calendar

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GET INSPIRED Cultural happenings brought to you by the Arts & Cultural Alliance

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of Sarasota County

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LITERARY SCENE 4 Bookish Questions for 2 Book-Loving Couples

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SPOTLIGHT Looking Back: Interesting and Inspiring

Chooses Giving Over Giving Up

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MY TUX IS LONG BACK FROM THE CLEANERS READY TO GO FOR THE NEXT GALA. Actually, I have four tuxedos. I need four because of the number of incredible black tie events I go to each month that are so creative and inspiring. Sometimes I can’t wait for a tux to be ready at the cleaners because I need to wear one a few days later! Unfortunately, these tuxes will have to sit a while longer.

I’ve missed the opera, the theater, the ballet, the orchestra and other happenings. I know I am in great company with all of you. Life as we used to know it has to, just has to, come back to us very soon. I miss “the scene”!

For many of our foundations, cultural institutions and other not-for-profit organizations, the March and April signature events and performances these organizations have been forced to cancel fund the entire year, and even much of next year. I encourage you to think of the critical financial situation they are now facing, and donate your ticket cost rather than requesting a refund. They really need your help.

Before there was no toilet paper and paper towels on the shelves and everything got canceled, I had a great time at so many of the events at the end of February and in early March. John Fogarty is, and I suspect will always be, a great performer, even at the age 74. He inspired everyone to stand throughout his performance— the perfect choice for the Van Wezel Foundation’s newly named Inspiration Gala.

Despite the chilly air from the bay that night, the warm reception and speech from Foundation CEO Cheryl Mendelson was also inspiring, and the marquee lighting and dinner decorations were fabulous.

And speaking of inspiring, State College of Florida’s Avenues to the Future was also just that. This is an institution that constantly delivers above expectations, takes what resources it has, turns it into gold, and continues to grow and serve our community. The event featured high achieving students speaking to everyone, but also students who overcame severe challenges on their way to becoming successful students. The hard work of the college’s administration and foundation shine bright at this extremely student-centered school.

The Glasser Shoenbaum Human Services Center Believe Gala was fun with lots of comedy and even some terrific magic. It underlined the need for support for several of the small social safety net organizations housed at the Center. These organizations are vital to serve the needs of families and individuals that don’t qualify for mainstream support, can’t navigate the web of social networks, or need an individual plan to quickly get themselves back on their feet.

Sarasota Scene was once again proud to be a sponsor of the Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by The Concession Charities. The Cassidy family brought together the who’s who of the sports celebrity world to raise money for two local youth charities—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and Visible Men Academy.

I don’t think there has ever been as many Heisman Trophy winners together in one spot outside of the Heisman Trophy award ceremony. Sherry Cassidy could not have hoped for better weather, a great turnout and a wonderful event, which definitely showed off all of her hard work. Bruce Cassidy, the affable host, should be very proud of this event. His keynote address set the stage for a lot of money to be raised for these important youth charities.

Entertainment was certainly plentiful this month. Asolo Rep’s “Bollywood Ball” was also a lot of fun and featured wonderful performances and a full dance floor all evening. The Conservation Foundation’s Bourbon and Boots gave me a chance to wear my cowboy boots again. And what a great band at Aviva Foundation’s

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Scene was also a sponsor of Sarasota Garden Club’s annual Gardens in Paradise tour. This a venerable club is currently led by President Dianne Beaver. It was a terrific event chaired and organized to the smallest detail by Randi Broida, who had a few surprises for reception goers including Mable Ringling greeting us at the gate—a very nice throw back to 1927! The reception was at a 1925 Indian Beach waterfront home and celebrated the kickoff to the tour.

Indian Beach Circle was one of the original Garden Club Circles.

There were also several new business openings in our community.

We welcomed Halliday Financial and Crews Bank, two communityoriented companies. Also, given our office location, which is in close proximity of these fine establishments, my staff has definitely patronized Circo and 99 Bottles—two great destinations if you are hungry and thirsty.

I am definitely going to miss some of the April events that have announced cancellations as of this writing. They are among my favorites—Josh Provides Interactive Dinner (so much fun!), Polo for Parkinson’s, Florida Winefest events including Pique Nique Sur la Baie, and the SPARCCle Ruby Celebration Gala (benefiting SPARCC), at which I got to show off my ballroom dancing skills last year.

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The LIST APRIL 2020 EVENTS CALENDAR

We have a much trimmed list for April as one of our busiest event months was shattered by “you know what.” And as we go to press, there is a good chance that some of the events we have listed here will not be happening as well.

So please check before you go!

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April 4–5 » Lido Beach Spring Fine Art Festival Lido Beach 10:00 a.m.

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ARCHIE GRIFFIN CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC Concession Charities and two-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin welcomed over 220 guests to the 10th Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic fundraising party. Local businessman and philanthropist Bruce Cassidy, Sr. hosts this annual tournament at the pristine Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, bringing sports heroes and legends together for a fun day of golf while supporting organizations that help children and families. This year’s recipients included Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and Visible Men Academy.

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WOMEN OF AVIVA Women of Aviva celebrated the extraordinary work of women in Sarasota. The 6 women honored represent long standing volunteers, philanthropist and advocates who have given their time and passion to the success of the Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life community. Held on the evening of International Women’s Day, Aviva’s event thrilled attendees with stories of triumph in the face of adversity including keynote speaker, Elizabeth McCormick. All funds raised from the event will go directly to supporting the dynamic residents of Aviva.

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30-Year Ascendance

BY SYLVIA WHITMAN | PHOTO BY NANCY GUTH Although coronavirus prevention protocols have darkened stages around town and around the country recently, the future still looks bright for The Sarasota Ballet. On the eve of its 30th anniversary season, the organization is unveiling a long-term strategic plan that builds on the company’s artistic recognition—twin pillars of success. “It’s a really exciting time for this company,” says Sara Robinson, who joined the ballet as director of development last July. “We’ll start the season with a tour up to New York for the Joyce Theater and then Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts. And the strategic plan that we’ve put in place will strengthen the organization to grow the audience.”

Unlike “pas de deux,” the phrase “strategic plan” may not make the heart sing, but it represents sound footing for an arts organization. In 2016, director Iain Webb asked Joseph Volpe, a ballet board member and retired general manager of New York’s Metropolitan Opera, to “fill in” as executive director.

“I’ve been having such a good time with this company,” says Volpe. “And what we’ve accomplished the last four years!

We’ve strengthened the administration and the management to a point where we feel now we can move forward with a long-term strategic plan.”

Volpe credits Robinson with much of the plan’s architecture.

She, in turn, attributes its best features to an eight-month collaboration across all levels of the organization and the local community, particularly the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Invest in Incredible nonprofit consulting program. “It’s been a wonderful collective process of the staff, the leadership, and the board working together to create something that we can enact over the next three years,” she says.

To expand leadership, for instance, the ballet is launching an advisory council, inviting select community members and ballet patrons to act as ambassadors and work with the board.

“Advisory council members will have the opportunity to join

board committees, so this will strengthen board involvement in our strategic plan as we move forward,” says Robinson.

FROM SMALL CITY TO BIG TIME The company has already made national connections from Utah to the District of Columbia. A touring fund established by the ballet’s founder, Jean Weidner Goldstein, helps underwrite national tours, such as this summer’s stops at the renowned Joyce Theater in Manhattan and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts. There the company will perform Sir Frederick Ashton’s classical Birthday Offering. Promotional materials quote The Boston Globe: “The Sarasotans perform with character; this matters for the audience.”

“It’s important to note that in the last few years, the programming and the artistry that we have been presenting have been setting, in many respects, the standard for a certain repertoire,” says Volpe. “This company is now known throughout the world for being the one company that has really promoted all of the Ashton works. Even when larger companies wish to do some of those works, the owner, the estate of Sir Frederick Ashton, really prefers that The Sarasota Ballet does it. Which is quite a statement when one thinks about that.”

The company has been taking its best performances on the road for about six years, Robinson says, making The Sarasota Ballet the only local arts organization consistently performing nationally. The benefits radiate in all directions. For the dancers, the summer in the Northeast adds six or seven weeks of paid employment to their guaranteed 33-week contract—“and gives them an opportunity to perform in front of a New York audience or other audiences,” says Volpe. “For them that’s an exciting event. Nerve-wracking, but exciting.”

The company is also banking on the national footprint to increase the ballet’s fundraising and revenue through a big-city presence.

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National exposure for the ballet reflects well on Sarasota, too.

Robinson imagines that audience members in New York and Massachusetts this summer may want to travel south in the winter to see the company perform at home. “It’s a nice exchange to help build the reputation of the arts in Sarasota,” she says.

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She’s discovered this herself in her first months in town—”the number of people I have met who have moved here for the arts and because of the arts. There are very few communities in the United States that have been built around the strength of the arts and culture the way that Sarasota has.”

30th ANNIVERSARY FANFARE This month The Sarasota Ballet will be announcing its upcoming season, with special events and gala performances tied to the three-decade milestone. The organization is also launching a special fundraising campaign, inviting donors to supplement regular annual giving with a one-time donation for the 30th anniversary.

By the fall, everyone hopes, the health crisis of this spring will have receded. But the strategic plan will be well underway.

“When we face another crisis,” says Volpe, “the strategic plan will put us in a position to be much stronger to deal with it.”

Collaborating on the plan’s creation has united multiple layers of the organization. “Now we have a team of the staff and the board; we’re all working together to achieve that goal. That is very important.”

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CHOOSES GIVING OVER GIVING UP

BY SYLVIA WHITMAN | PHOTO BY JORDAN KELLY-LAVIOLETTE When Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Tower opens in 2021, the media will roll out the impressive figures again: 170,000 square feet reaching 8 stories high, 56 private inpatient rooms, 9 state-of-the-art operating rooms, 1 rooftop café with a view of the bay. Donors working through Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation (SMHF) are helping support the tower and the new Cancer Institute it anchors. Keith Hirst, for instance, has committed $1 million, and the 7th floor, with 28 of those patient rooms, will bear his name.

Practicing philanthropy is a way of life for many Sarasotans with means. For Hirst, who’s been battling cancer for almost a decade, it’s also a survival strategy.

“I’m just—what do you call it? Tough,” he says with a chuckle.

“I’m wanting to hang in there and do things. I have too many things I’d like to get accomplished. I keep involved, and it keeps my mind on other things.”

His generosity predates his illness. “I always liked to help people,” says Hirst. “I seem to have the gene.”

Raised in southwest Michigan, he double-majored in journalism and advertising, with a minor in economics, at Michigan State

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University. While awaiting active army orders following his ROTC commission, he landed a temporary job as editor and advertising manager at the oldest weekly in Indiana. In the Army, he rose through the ranks to captain—in charge of a newspaper at Fort Bragg. Once discharged, he began a 20-year career with a Michigan newspaper chain. Money to donate was the happy by-product of a sideline in social investing.

Despite “a couple of close calls,” Hirst never married, working until he moved back to his hometown to assist his mother through a final year with liver cancer. In 1985 he moved to Sarasota County, to Venice first, then Palmer Ranch. His altruistic DNA led him to Resurrection House and the Salvation Army, as well as Church of the Palms.

Hirst thrives on feeling needed. He was so busy, he says, “I found myself going places, and I’d run into myself.” In 2008, guided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, he founded the Keith G. Hirst Benevolent Fund. He carries its mission statement in his pocket—a pledge to assist existing organizations in healthcare, education, and human services. He underwrote scholarships for high school students. He dove so deep into the work of Southeastern Guide Dogs that his name graces two buildings and a boulevard on its Palmetto campus.

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“CANCER NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THEY TALK ABOUT A WAR ON CANCER AND ALL THAT. I GUESS THIS IS MY LITTLE CHALLENGE. I WAS AFRAID AT FIRST. I DON’T WANT FOR PEOPLE TO BE AFRAID.” KEITH G. HIRST

But along the way he got sick.

In 2010, a painful case of shingles slowed him down. A second whammy hit a year later: a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV).

This rare blood cancer disproportionately afflicts men over 60; their bone marrow produces too many red blood cells, with rippling complications. Hirst was just shy of 71.

Treatment began with phlebotomy, draining off at first a pint of blood a couple of times a week. Then came chemo, an allergic reaction, changes of drugs, changes of doctors, and a referral to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. For the first visit, a friend drove Hirst, but after that, he commuted alone. Although he has responded well to the drug Jakafi, “it’s become a hard trip,” says Hirst. He has days when he doesn’t feel well, when he’s tired and weak and forgetful. He wears braces temporarily because of the torque of clenching his teeth in pain.

Through brutal rounds of chemo, Hirst has held fast to four pillars: faith, love, hope, and his charities. “I keep going because I know there are people out there who are not as fortunate as I am,” he says. Fortunate—because he’s in a position to be able to give.

Hirst heard about plans for the SMH Cancer Institute in Sarasota and presented himself to the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. The more he learned about the integrated program, the more it seemed a natural focus for his “caring fund.” He loved that the Cancer Institute will allow patients to find treatment close to home, without a grueling commute.

“Cancer needs to be addressed. They talk about a war on cancer and all that. I guess this is my little challenge,” says Hirst. “I was afraid at first. I don’t want for people to be afraid.”

He continues, “When I was told, ‘You have cancer,’ I had a lot of questions. I wanted to know, What kind of a cancer do I have? What am I going to go through? And I didn’t have anywhere to go with my questions.” Hirst appreciates the new Cancer Institute’s “navigators,” nurses and counselors available to address whatever patients and families bring up.

Ticia Mahler, SMHF director of communications, says patients worry about finances, children, next steps. She quotes Dr. Richard Brown, director of the Cancer Institute: “‘It is not just cancer treatment, it’s true patient care.’” That’s what will set

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it apart from other places where you can get little pieces of the cancer puzzle and you’re stressed.”

Hirst takes pleasure in imagining patients on the 7th floor of the oncology tower, getting answers during their short-term stays. There are two inpatient floors, 6 and 7.

“I chose the 7th floor,” Hirst says, “because it’s closer to heaven. I think that God’s watching us. I think He would definitely approve.”

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Lending his name to his philanthropy “makes me feel proud that people are being helped,” Hirst says. “I always like for people to have a plan in life.

And have a mission. Those who are part of this project here, they like to work with people. They like to accomplish things.” He considers himself part of the team. “I have plans to do more,” he says.

He’s giving more than money, sharing his grit and optimism. He has lost his mother and a brother to cancer. Another brother has beat back prostate cancer twice. Hirst acknowledges that he’s a “living example” of how to react to a cancer diagnosis. “I probably will never recover,” he says. “But I will be a good example to encourage other people enthusiastically.

“Don’t ever give up. You can live with cancer.”

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TECH DREAMS He’s been called by celebrities and the ultrawealthy to outfit their private jets, yachts and palatial estates with all the bells and whistles.

He’s also the first person those in the know call in our town to outfit their digs.

His name is Andrew Guenther and if you want to have your life made easy and smart, he’s the man.

Andrew and his son Andreas own and operate Advanced ESI (941.554.5000 | advanced-esi.net), and they are at the forefront of fully integrated smart home systems for lighting design, lighting fixtures, lighting control, motorized automated window treatments, heating/cooling, audio/video including true and immersive home theaters, cabling and networks, and security systems.

While there are other companies who offer similar services, all are not created equal. An industry pioneer, Andrew has been in the business for more than forty years, and with that long-term knowledge and experience, he has a natural talent for understanding how everything works, integrate, and how it should look.

Both Andrew and Andreas understand that design is key, something that could easily get overlooked if you’re using different companies for each system or a company that doesn’t understand the ins and outs of properly integrating a home.

They start with lighting, because “it sets the mood and showcases everything including art and sculpture, and most homes are not properly lit,” says Andrew.

Once his clients see their lighting design, including controlling window light, they “can’t believe they were living without it.” Andrew does a lot of the design himself, and if you’re not sure how great lighting can change your home, a visit to his showroom to see the technology in action, including a functioning kitchen, will make the difference in your understanding and decisions. Integrating music is also a big part of setting the right mood.

Andreas is all about listening carefully to the clients’ wishes, and when everything is accomplished, he doesn’t leave until they are comfortable with everything and understand everything about their news systems. Plus, Andrew and Andreas and the entire Advanced ESI team are there for their clients anytime they are needed. Excellent service is key to their success and they know providing red carpet service to everyone is key to remaining on top in their field.

Holding many industry certifications and associations, awards and consistently earning a Top 100 spot in nationwide industry professional rankings, Andrew and Andreas are the team preferred by many of the top builders and architects and interior designers in town. While integrating your home can be done anytime no matter the age of your home, there’s no better time to plan for these systems than during the planning and design stage.

“Automation only happens well if it’s properly programmed, and when it is, it’s a dream,” says Andrew. “If you can imagine it, we can do it. If you can’t imagine, we can do that for you too.”

Nothing says modern luxury more than bringing your home into the future, and this father/son and their team is definitely leading the way.

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What could be more luxurious than pampering ourselves in a peaceful refuge? It is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health and wellbeing.

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From massage to body wraps, hair color, cuts, and keratin treatments, and manicures and pedicures, to facials, waxing, tinting, eyelash extensions, teeth whitening, and even guided meditation, you can walk out a new person! For advanced facial treatments, you can schedule ultrasound therapy, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, microcurrent facials, microneedling and more.

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And when it comes to discerning homeowners seeking high-end finishes for their home, look no further than Italian Interiors in Sarasota (941.706.4088 | italianinteriors. us). All of their products are made in Italy, and through a network of artisan suppliers and their partner carpentry workshops, they produce doors, closets, staircases, banisters, kitchen furnishings, bathroom cabinets, wine cabinets, bookcases, vanities and other custom interiors. Their selections are true works of art, designed to fit magnificent homes.

Doors from Italian Interiors include invisible doors and hinges, sliding doors, pocket and barn doors made of wood, melamine or glass, each with its own character that can be customized to fit your taste and surroundings.

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Providing luxurious pampering havens is something very important to Karen Medford, who now owns and operates two Sirius Day Spas in our town (one on Cooper Creek Blvd. and one on S.R. 70 in Lakewood Ranch). She always understood the importance of taking time to care for oneself. In her prior careers, she was a high-powered sales executive in the music and medical industries. Karen needed that personal time to rejuvenate. She knew what she expected and has brought her high expectations to serve her clients at Sirius Day Spas.

In addition to these high-quality products, Italian Interiors also has another quick luxury solution to give your existing doors a more upscale look. “You can keep your old frames and casings and replace them with beautifully styled panels, pivot hinges and handles.

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DESIGNING LIFE If you want to enjoy an abundance of luxury in your living space, then look no further than the great exterior and interior designs of Timothy Del Vescovo, AAIA, ASID, (941.321.9507 | DelDesign.com). Widely known and respected in our town, he is the founder of Del Vescovo Design Group, which specializes in residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects.

An advocate of higher living standards around the globe, Del Vescovo creates spaces that are healthy, sustainable and employ renewable energy. His design of the Rosemary District’s European-inspired Citrus Square and Citrus Residences is a great example of this. With very distinctive designs and environments, his projects showcase Espiritu Loci (The Spirit of the Place)—one-of-a-kind spaces promoting community development that connects people and enriches the environment. His use of light, shadow and form in his innovative work and technologies are strongly influenced by the eminent “masters in architecture”.

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touch and how rough and smooth textures bring subtle dimension to spaces. We use lighting to affect the overall character of space as if we are painting with light to create mood and evoke emotion.”

With degrees in both architecture and interior design, Del Vescovo has studied extensively in Europe—an education that serves as his foundation for creating harmonious relationships between a building’s exterior and interior. His intense intellectual curiosity drives him to explore concepts from architectural history and archeoastronomy, using techniques in unexpected ways, such as a moon-gate that aligns with a homeowner’s birth star much as ancient megalithic structures like Stonehenge were designed to showcase celestial events.

If you visit Helmuth Stone Gallery (1467 Main Street, Sarasota | 941.260.9703 | helmuthstone.com), you can view fine art ranging from 17th Century Old Masters to contemporary works, bronzes, sculptures, Chinese object and porcelains, and estate jewelry. These works are available for purchase in the gallery, and they also host live and online auctions to sell these works that attract buyers from more than 50 countries.

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Strong principles and practices throughout the years have earned community leader and philanthropist Barbara Ackerman (941.780.6045) numerous local, state, and international real estate awards. Watching his mother earn the respect of many and achieve great results inspired Barbara’s son Ryan (941.387.1818) to follow in her footsteps, joining her in residential sales after 18 years as Vice President of CBRE, a global commercial real estate company based in Miami.

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An auction in early April will feature important illustrations and Chinese paintings from the James A. Helzer collection (1946 – 2008). The Fine Art, Antique and Jewelry Auction will also feature a curated selection of American and European Art as well as early Chinese antiques, Ethnographic, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian antiques.

Helmuth and Stone travel domestically and internationally searching for distinctive pieces and recently brought pieces from the impressive James A. Helzer collection for its April 5 auction. Helzer, a well-known stamp and art collector, was the founder of Unicover Corporation.

Brandon Stone says portions of Helzer’s illustration and fine art collection will be offered over the next few auctions along with fine art and antiques from local and nationwide collections.

According to Brandon, “This assortment offers pieces for both the novice and sophisticated collectors worldwide.” Helmuth Stone is accepting quality consignments for its upcoming auctions so fine art and antique collectors should definitely keep in touch.

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ReCODE Your Brain for Optimal Mental Performance If you or a loved one suffers from cognitive decline—or want to prevent it—there is reason to hope. Neurologist Dr. Julio Cantero of the Center for Brain Health is offering the ReCODE protocol. The protocol is based on 30 years of breakthrough research by internationally renowned UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen.

The ReCODE protocol has been shown to reverse cognitive decline in many patients with early stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Working in collaboration with Dr. Bredesen’s Apollo Health team and under the guidance of the ReCODE team of neuroscientists, Dr. Julio Cantero of the Center for Brain Health is offering the ReCODE protocol locally.

An Observational Study and the Brain Tune-Up program hone in on metabolic and other parameters that impact cognitive decline. Personalized treatment plans are based on the results of in-depth testing of factors associated with cognitive decline. These include toxins, hormones, insulin resistance, systemic inflammation, nutrient depletion and genetics.

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ECLECTIC FINDS If you’re strolling down Main Street, there’s no doubt the storefront window of Parker Robinson (941.363.3343 | parkerrobinsonsarasota. com) will make you stop and stare. This eclectic store—one half lux décor and one half high-end European couture fashion and accessories—is a destination of fabulous finds.

Founded by Erik Kent (ASID), Parker Robinson Interiors showcases a mix of modern and antique luxury home furnishings including Christopher Guy’s mid-century design furnishings, art, and accent pieces. From Louis XVI style furnishings to the latest in Italian contemporary design, Erik Kent is widely known in our town and beyond for his exquisite taste, and his interior design services are in demand.

What makes Parker Robinson even more special are its exclusive European designer fashion lines from Paris, curated by jewelry designer Liliya Kent, a woman with impeccable taste. In addition to luxury perfumes by Nicolai and Juliette Has a Gun, Liliya carries clothes designed by Weill, French fashion with Parisian style and a Chanel flair; the chic and timeless Max & Moi line; Amoralle, luxury loungewear to feel beautiful at home and beyond; Tricot Chic, an Italian company that uses surprise combinations of fine yarns and technical fabrics, precious laces, perforated leather and extremely soft fur in its designs; and, Beate Heymann, a designer whose unusual cuts and imaginative material compositions are the epitome of modern luxury.

For special occasion and wedding, Liliya is the official distributor of Italian-made O’Blanc couture gowns, lauded in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and InStyle magazines. O’Blanc gowns are elegant and feminine, yet a bit sexy, and are worn by celebrities on the red carpet and in pageants worldwide including Miss World and Miss Universe. For brides looking for something extra special, O’Blanc wedding gowns are quite breathtaking. People are flying in from all over for these gowns. If that doesn’t wreak of luxury, we don’t know what does!

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Of all the exotic places you’ve dreamt of visiting, an out-of-town cancer center probably isn’t one of them.

A diagnosis of cancer is bad enough. Spending hours on a plane to get care makes it worse. No one should have to leave home for cancer treatment—and soon you won’t have to. Comprehensive cancer care is coming to Sarasota. So you can stop fighting your way through strange airports, and start fighting your cancer here at home.

Please support our Leading with Care campaign. Through your generosity, we can help Sarasota Memorial transform cancer care in our community.

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By Jacqueline Miller When it comes to luxury travel, there are get-a-ways around the world that few ever get to experience.

Luxury without limits. Experiences like no other. The best of everything—anything you want, anytime.

Exceeding every expectation. Here’s an inside peak at just a few of these breathtaking hideaways. *This article was planned and written long before the COVID-19 virus impacted our lives. It is our hope that once life returns to normal, and it will, travel becomes an important part of our lives once again.

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NORTH ISLAND RESORT Jagger. The Clooneys. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. You never know who you’re going to run into at North Island Resort in the Seychelles.

North Island is located amongst the inner granitic islands of Seychelles.

Seemingly untouched, the natural beauty of this fertile paradise will touch and inspire you at the deepest level. The Seychelles are sometimes referred to as the “laboratories of evolution” and North Island biodiversity is living proof of this.

With just 11 ocean-view villas, which are all hidden throughout the almost 500 acres of exquisite natural beauty, guests enjoy complete privacy, glowing white sands, granite peaks and turquoise waters. A huge infinity pool overlooks the Indian Ocean.

There’s also plenty to do there with activities ranging from snorkeling, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sunset cruises and exploring tropical trails by foot, bicycle or private buggy.

You can have a private picnic on one of the island’s four pristine beaches or enjoy deluxe dining at one of the Resort’s restaurants.

The Resort’s library allows escape to the shade and houses a large selection of books to choose from. You can also see some fascinating historical artifacts from the coconut plantation era. The Island’s environment center is a treasure trove for learning about the island’s indigenous fauna and flora. It is also an interactive experience where you can talk to conservationists and learn what they are doing to create a “Noah’s Ark” in the Indian Ocean.

So how much does it cost to swim with Giant Aldabra Tortoises or swim with endangered sea turtles? A stay at North Island Resort will set you back around $11,000 a night.

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POST RANCH INN Marketed as a “sanctuary for the soul”, Post Ranch Inn sits high atop the cliffs of Big Sur, 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, along one of California’s most scenic drives— Highway One. It is set amongst majestic state parks, beaches and waterfalls and is recognized as one of the top luxury resorts in the country. The only Big Sur hotel to offer an ocean view, Post Ranch is the perfect place for relaxation, romance and rejuvenation.

Each of the 40 architectural and innovative guest rooms and suites offers a unique, luxurious experience with views of either ocean or mountain scenery. The rooms, which seem to blend seamlessly with the scenic beauty of the outdoors, are designed using earth tones with an emphasis on natural and sustainable materials, and feature custom furniture, rugs hand-woven by indigenous weavers and reclaimed wood, including old- growth redwood from wine casks, re-milled to create rich wood wall panels.

Press materials about Post House accommodations tell us this: “With a deck suspended over the western edge of the ridge, the vast ocean views of the extraordinary Cliff Houses can be fully appreciated from the outdoor spa tub and large terrace, the indoor bath and the secluded glass-walled bedroom. The spacious curved interiors of the Pacific Suites open to an astonishing ocean view seen from the terrace, living room, bedroom and bath. Each suite is 960 square feet, with two suites in each two- story building. The

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location of the Peak Houses displays an expansive view of the Santa Lucia Range. The Ocean Houses boast a curved, beamed roof covered with a soft carpet of grass, with private ocean views enjoyed from the terrace, bath and bedroom. Each circular-shaped Coast House provides a comfortable seating area in front of the fireplace and glorious ocean views. The Tree Houses, triangular in shape, are elevated 9 feet off the ground on stilts, with stairway entrances. The Mountain House rooms are circular in design and offer views of dramatic mountain peaks. The Butterfly rooms are housed in a building designed to look like a butterfly with outstretched wings.�

But it is the resort’s Post House that is the masterwork of the property. With its pristine coastal views and elegant amenities. The 1800 sq. ft. Post House has an open-concept interior, a kitchen with skylight and designer appliances, a dining room, a media room, master bedroom and master bathroom, and a living room with sliding glass doors to the 1300 sq. ft. backyard and patio area with a multi-person hot tub. And the views?

Expansive. Inspiring. Unforgettable.

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FOGO ISLAND INN Do you really want to get away? Well then Fogo Island Inn, while pricey, may just be the still wild world you’re looking for.

According to its website, “Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, off an island, at one of the four corners of the Earth.” Its 29 one-of-akind guest rooms and suites have dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the wildest and most powerful ocean on the planet.

“A stimulating relief from the numbing uniformity of modern times, the awardwinning Inn is built on the principles of sustainability and respect for nature and culture. The Inn is a community asset, and 100% of operating surpluses are reinvested into the community to help secure a sustainable and resilient future for Fogo Island, Newfoundland.”

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To get to Fogo Island, fly into Gander, Newfoundland. From Tampa airport, there is flight on Air Canada direct to Halifax with a connection to Gander. Once in Gander, you can helicopter to Fogo Island, or take the passenger/vehicle ferry, with views of the stunning Hamilton Sound. All transfers and logistics can be handled by the Inn. With “seven singular seasons”, there’s lots to do on Fogo Island—there’s breathtaking hikes, a “near North” landscape that beckons exploration, iceberg hunting, bird watching, ice fishing, pond fishing, whale watching, lessons and lectures on subarctic landscape (they know every rock, berry, wildflower, pond, and creature that calls Fogo Island home), foodways, furniture making, music, or vernacular architecture. One can uncover the history, culture, and natural wonders of a place you can’t image exists.

Since getting there is not so easy, the Inn promises “you will experience hospitality unlike anywhere else.” Food at the Inn is “grounded in this place and every meal, from daybreak through midnight and all points in between, is crafted using ingredients fished, farmed, and foraged right here.”

Your stay at Fogo Island Inn keeps the island strong. The Inn is a “Shorefast social business” that optimizes for local employment and reinvests surpluses into the community. It is also a nontipping community enterprise with employees participating in an incentive based-bonus plan, which is part of their compensation. A review of their recent “Economic Nutrition”, showed that 49% of the Inn’s gross revenue went to employee salary, bonuses, and benefits—much higher than most hotels.

Pricing is all inclusive, with meals (not alcohol), a half-day orientation, and most excursions included. For its most expensive suite, the Flat Earth Suite, price is upon request.

What are you waiting for? Breathing air that is cleaner than just about anywhere on earth may be just what the doctor ordered!

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VILLA MANZU Billed as the “new trend in luxury travel…The intimacy of a private villa with the hospitality of a five-star hotel,” Villa Manzu is located within the lush grounds of the Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica.

This eight-acre estate at just over 30,000 square feet sits on five acres of the isolated peninsula. Its privacy has been worthy of stays by Kim and Kanye and other celebrities.

The word Manzu, which means “friends”, comes from the Chorotegan language of the indigenous people of the Guanacaste area. The staff hopes that Villa Manzu becomes “a place where great friendships continue to grow and new ones are made”.

Hammocks, chairs and several restful areas dot the property as guests take in quiet moments while enjoying 180-degree sea views and watching monkeys cavort in the trees. The small staff of 20 are very well educated in the Costa Rica history and surroundings, serving as guides for guests, and greatly enriching their experience. Villa drivers can whisk you around so you can explore beyond Villa Manzu.

You can watch meals prepared by incredible chefs; select your wine from a well-stocked wine room; enjoy award-winning cigars; sip your cocktail at one of the several open-air bars. There’s a breathtaking spa on property that sits under a waterfall, and a yoga platform on the cliffs edge of the Pacific Ocean. A party room and home theater add to the fun, while the gym has the latest equipment. The heated swimming pool hovers over the forest below.

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A stay at Villa Manzu also gets you access to Playa Prieta Beach Club, a private club.

There’s also a secluded beach for guests only, accessed by a short, but steep hiking trail. Of course, there’s tons of things to do there, like kayak, standup paddle, ziplining, white water rafting, fishing for marling or sailfish, golf, horseback riding, biking, yoga and more. Most equipment can be taken right out of Villa Manzu’s “garage of toys”.

The eight villas have fifteen beds and can sleep up to 22 guests. They can also accommodate additional guests in another five bedroom home with equally beautiful views just down the street. The Four Seasons Resort is only minutes away.

What about the weather you ask?

Peninsula Papagayo experiences little rain and consistent heat from November to April, and a wet season from late May to November. The average temperature is over 85 degrees year-round, peaking in the spring. During the green season, rains usually pass over in the late afternoons, leaving the mornings full of sunshine, a fresh temperature and a green landscape.

The aptly named green season hosts the best fishing, surfing, and water conditions.

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BY RYAN G. VAN CLEAVE

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Giving Challenge is the most exciting 24 hours in philanthropy, and it’s happening again on April 28 – 29 from noon to noon with the theme “Be The One.” This nonprofit-strengthening event has allowed donors throughout our region to help create lasting impact by supporting 700+ nonprofit organizations and having their gifts amplified by 1:1 matching funds from The Patterson Foundation, up to $100 per donor, per organization.

Since the challenge began in 2012, more than $40 million in unrestricted funding has been given to support a range of causes that are transforming the lives of people throughout Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties.

To learn a bit more about the true impact of the Giving Challenge, here are three organizations that have excelled in the past few challenges.

Each are eagerly undergoing campaign-planning for the upcoming 2020 challenge.

Cat Depot Cat Depot (catdepot.org) has participated in the Giving Challenge since day one, notes Claudia Harden, Director of Communications. And they are the bar of excellence when it comes to receiving support, having placed in the top 10 every single time. “The extraordinary exposure and overwhelming support we receive through participating in the Giving Challenge is second to none,” she says.

But that success creates a problem—they’ve done so well that people sometimes assume they don’t

need additional support throughout the year.

Nothing could be further from the truth. While the 2018 Giving Challenge fully covered the operation costs for three weeks, the annual operating expenses are in excess of $2.5 million, Harden explains, and that’s because their programming and rescue efforts continue to grow by leaps and bounds.

“In 2019 alone,” reports Harden, “Cat Depot not only touched the lives of tens of thousands of cats and kittens in need, but also the lives of the people who love them—from visitors to the shelter looking to adopt to clients utilizing the affordable care services offered at the veterinary clinic to participants in our education and community events and service programs. Our work benefits a lot of lives, both feline and human.”

And, of course, the fine folks at Cat Depot are constantly seeking ways to assist more cats— whether it’s through increasing their intakes from the area’s municipal shelters or obtaining funding to provide free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries on community cats.

If you’ve never been to Cat Depot, consider stopping by. Their goal is to provide an interactive educational experience for everyone. “Whether guests are visiting to adopt, volunteer, take a tour, host a party, or just love on kitties—we know we can enhance our visitor experience with fresh educational messaging and hands-on activities.”

Harden adds that “all we are able to do would not be possible without the generous support received through our participation in the Giving Challenge, and for that we are truly grateful.”

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For the past 3 years,

UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera reports that “the Giving Challenge has been an opportunity for UnidosNow (unidosnow.org) to work as a team (board, staff, volunteers) to let the community know about its mission: To empower the fastest-growing Hispanic/ Latino community in the region to achieve the American Dream through education, integration, and civic engagement.” Because of the challenge, they’ve been able to garner much-needed support from volunteers and donors after they read/hear the success stories.

For those who don’t yet know, the focus of UnidosNow is on education, and their goal is to create a culture of higher education, leadership, and community service through programs at the elementary, middle, and high school level. That’s a bigger task that one might imagine, since their multigenerational approach aims to help people become culturally and linguistically competent.

To that end, their tagline is “Dream Big!” “Our work is to empower every single student and their parents to Dream Big! so that they can live up to their full potential,” says Corcuera. “We firmly believe that we are building the next generation of leaders. By focusing on education, we are empowering people toward civic, social, and political integration.”

Their new Future Leaders Academy for elementary school girls has given Latina girls the opportunity to explore fields unknown to them in sciences and engineering. Those participants are now competing in robotics and coding competitions, with their parents being simultaneously trained to serve as their coaches.

“We are also in the process of solidifying our middle school program by expanding it to both Sarasota and Manatee counties,” says Corcuera. “It is in middle school that students choose their classes in high school and we believe it is important for them to explore college and careers, and to really look at the big picture.” The results of this early focus on educational futures practically speak for themselves.

For the past 3 years, 100% of the students UnidosNow worked with on college prep have actually gotten accepted into college. 40% of them are attending selective colleges like Cornell, Princeton, U Penn, Oberlin, George Washington University, University of Florida, FSU, and USF among others. Together, they earned an astonishing $2.4 million in scholarships and grants.

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100% of students UnidosNow worked with on college prep have gotten accepted into college.

40% are attending selective colleges like Cornell, Princeton, U Penn, Oberlin, George Washington University, etc.

$2.4 million of combined scolarships and grants were earned among them. make the Giving Challenge possible,” Corcuera explains.

“We know that it is a huge undertaking. We appreciate the opportunity to raise awareness of our organization and its mission, and also generate unrestricted funding for our work since we do not receive federal, state, or county funding.”

100% of their funding comes from a combination of grants as well as corporate and private donations like those the Giving Challenge fosters.

Empowerment Gulfcoast

Empowerment Gulfcoast, Inc. (empowermentgulfcoast.com) has a simple mission—reach out to working young adults who are struggling financially and have limited or no sources of help, and need a supportive hand up. As their lives become harder, they lose hope. As they lose hope, they turn to selfdestructive behavior, oftentimes compromising housing.

Empowerment Gulfcoast counters that struggle by offering a multi-faceted approach: professional counseling (if needed), financial assistance, a mandatory budget class, and ongoing mentoring. The outcome of these efforts is the restoration of hope and increased financial stability in 18- to 35-year-old working adults. And Empowerment manages this despite being a 100% volunteer organization.

Empowerment Gulfcoast’s work in initial stabilization is vital, but the Launch Program takes the program one step further, building self-sufficient earners using community expertise and

mentorship. Second jobs are a great way to boost earnings but cannot be expected to last a lifetime, and continuing education is not always an option. Sometimes self-employment is a better, more reasonable choice.

Nominees are asked to submit a business plan, which is then used by the Launch team to seek out grants. Empowerment commits funds, as well. The recipient meets with the Launch team formally on a monthly basis in which reports, data, and questions are answered, and expert advice is always given. Additionally, the clients continue to consult with their Empowe­­rment mentor. When a crisis arises, a minimum of four dedicated volunteers are immediately called in to help.

One of the many success stories is Tasha Ganey, referred to Empowerment in 2018 through the nonprofit’s partnership with another nonprofit, Mothers Helping Mothers. “She possessed the right amount of creativity, skill, maturity, work ethic, and perseverance it takes to become financially self-sufficient and she was chosen as the first Launch Program recipient,” says Connie Kauffman, founder of Empowerment Gulfcoast.

Tasha was hard-working and very bright, but struggling to support two teenagers, one of whom has a special needs disability. The children’s father was in prison due to domestic

abuse. Tasha had moved on, was engaged to a new man, and explored opening a food truck catering business when her fiancée passed away. With the unexpected death, plans were put on hold and the money earmarked for the new business venture was instead used for day-to-day survival.

Although Tasha worked full time, she remained one catastrophe away from homelessness. A Certified Financial Planner established that she was doing all she could to prevent that from happening, but without a viable way to make more money, without intervention, she and her family would never achieve financial stability. Empowerment Gulfcoast decided to reignite her entrepreneurial dream by allocating a portion of available funds for the project and applying for a grant for the estimated start-up costs for truck/smoker, supplies, food, etc.

Today, she runs a BBQ food truck in Bradenton M-F at 4210 Lorraine Road, and on most weekend nights, it operates at Joyland in Bradenton.

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like ours to apply for grants that help strengthen our community. Empowerment Gulfcoast, Inc. is honored to stand with giants.”

Kauffman adds that “the Giving Challenge offered by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with matching funds from the Patterson Foundation helps small organizations like ours expand our reach as well as verify that our financial and legal credentials are in order. Potential donors are also reassured that all gift giving is made through a secure, third party that issues IRS donation letters on the organization’s behalf.”

The most important benefit might not be financial, however. As Kauffman notes, “Participation in the Giving Challenge opens doors, helping us to meet other organization leaders and opening opportunities for partnerships. We look forward to the 2020 Giving Challenge on April 28-29, confident that we are operating in a manner that meets expectations and knowing our donors’ gifts are securely handled.”

To help incentivize giving for the 2020 challenge, The Patterson Foundation is providing $51,000 in prizes to organizations that cultivate the highest number of unique donors. “It’s so exciting to be part of this impactful event,” says Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation. “With the 2020 ‘Be The One’ challenge, we have another fresh opportunity for each of us to rally behind the organizations working tirelessly to fulfill our shared aspirations for our region.

That’s an opportunity The Patterson Foundation is honored to support.”

Jacobs adds: “Imagine the possibilities of having no limit on the amount of money that can be raised for your favorite organization...and having it doubled? It’s all in the imaginative planning and spirited delivery this coming April 28 and 29!”

“It’s become a real pride point for our community, demonstrating how giving and passionate people are about nonprofits,” says Roxie Jerde, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, noting that the low minimum gift of $25 attracts donors across a range of ages and incomes. “It gives everyone the opportunity to impact a cause and ultimately the community. That is the true purpose of the Giving Challenge and The Giving Partner—to support and enhance our nonprofits to make our entire community better.”

For more information on the 2020 Giving Challenge, please visit CFSarasota.org, call 941.556.7171, or email GivingChallenge@CFSarasota.org.

Since the writing of this article and just before print, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County announced the following news: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, The Patterson Foundation, The Herald Tribune Media Group, and local nonprofit organizations are strengthening the Season of Sharing campaign as an initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with matching gift opportunities up to $500,000 from The Patterson Foundation.

When the match is fulfilled by the community, there will be $1.5 million in additional funds for distribution in the four-county region of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties to aid in our community’s response.

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By Jacqueline Miller

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CAROLYN DOROTHY RUSH + WILLIAM MOBLEY CROUSE

social SCENE While their life stories start in Sarasota, their love story began nearly fifteen hundred miles to the north. Both were born in the same Sarasota hospital, went to local schools and were raised by wonderful families. But it was at a mutual friend’s party in Boston years later, that the saga of William and Carolyn began.

Carolyn is the daughter of Juliann Finegan Rush and Charles Walton Rush. She graduated Cardinal Mooney High and Auburn University in Alabama. William, the son of Laura White Crouse and John Leist Crouse VI, graduated Out of Door Academy and Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

After college, Carolyn moved to Washington D. C. to start her career. She helped build the Worn Agency, a company that builds brands helping women-led companies grow through strategy and design. William, a documentary film producer, chose to start his career in New York City.

Their introduction happened at a surprise 21st birthday party in Boston for mutual good friend Hillary Hawkins. After the party, the fun continued with a “pub crawl”. Carolyn didn’t have with her the two forms of identification required in Boston to get into the pubs, so at each stop, William chose to stay outside the bar with Carolyn and the two would talk. Given there were several “crawl” stops, the couple talked a lot and got to know one another. Their connection was instant, but with the geographic challenges of living in two different cities, both wondered what their fate would be.

Carolyn finally got her sign. Her business partner asked if she would move to New York City to help grow the Worn Agency. Carolyn and William also saw it as the opportunity to grow their relationship. They would build their lives and careers in Brooklyn and on September 21, 2019 they decided to get engaged and enter 2020 united as one surrounded by the people they love. Given the September engagement date, this fun-loving couple belted out Earth Wind & Fire’s “September” as they pledged their forever love.

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According to Carolyn, “anyone who knows the Crouse family knows that they throw the best and most thoughtful gatherings.

William is the youngest of four boys and he and his brothers go out of their way to make every big moment in each other’s lives very special.”

Williams’s brother, Edward, is an accomplished chef who owns a Charleston restaurant called Baba’s on Cannon. Rather than just catering the rehearsal dinner (a BBQ with line dancing at the White Buffalo Saloon), he had a better idea. He contacted a farmer outside of Charleston, got a hog and rented a smoker.

He loaded up the hog and smoker, and along with 300+ bottles of wine that his wife, Marie Stitt, sourced from her company, Grassroots Wine, they drove to Sarasota a few days before the wedding and dropped off enough food and wine to feed 250 people twice! He had to be back at his Charleston restaurant the next morning, so he immediately hopped on a plane back to Charleston. Says Carolyn, “If that’s not love, I don’t know what is!”

The family show of love, however, started the night before the rehearsal dinner during a Crouse family tradition—a dinner dubbed by Laura Crouse as “The Welcome Party.” The Crouse and Rush families gathered at the Field Club to “soak up the love and feel each other’s presence,” said Carolyn.

“If I could give anyone advice on how to make the most of your wedding, I’d suggest they hold a family dinner. Each of our siblings, we have five between us, are married to the loves of their lives, and both our parents are happily together. It felt really special to be around so many incredible role models, people we look up to and call our family. We are so proud to be from the families we are from, and for us, the wedding was all about making memories with them.”

Their New Year’s Eve wedding ceremony was held at the Church of the Redeemer—the church the Crouse family has attended for years and were very involved with. Father Fred Robinson presided; beautiful music by the incredible organist and choirmaster Ann Stephenson-Moe filled the church; and, there was a wonderful solo by Carolyn’s father’s best friend from childhood, David Johnston. The party followed at the Ritz-Carlton.

Carolyn and William honeymooned in St. Lucia two days after their wedding. Carolyn highly recommends a day of rest between the wedding and honeymoon so wedding stories can be shared from everyone’s perspective. They stayed on a sailboat, followed by a few nights at the dreamy Sugar Beach Resort.

VEND OR S | Planner: Maria Brady, Choreographed Events | Transportation: SRQ Trolley | Wedding Reception Catering: The Ritz-Carlton | Dress: Lela Rose | Groom Tux: Sid Mashburn | Hair: Assunta Swier | Makeup: Vanessa Silvana | DJ: Johnathan Cortez | Florals: Tailored Twig | Lighting: Affairs in the Air | Celebrant: Fr. Fred Robinson | Stationary: Write On Sarasota | Photography: Melissa Toms | Videography: Gordon Keiter

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Harper’s Bazaar says more and more couples want to make sure their celebration lessens the impact on our planet. Environmentally conscious couples are opting for completely sustainable weddings, from the food to the flowers.

“Floating diamonds, fancy cut diamonds and yellow gold are definitely trending. Floating diamonds really stand out, have more sparkle, and are used in both engagement rings and wedding bands. Yellow gold jewelry sales have increased, and we are carrying many styles to meet customer demand. Fancy cuts are also making a strong comeback, especially with Millennials, who are buying more fancy cut diamonds such as marquise, pear and oval cuts that have the elongated look..”

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trends “Brides are looking for a unique experience that sets their wedding apart from others while keeping their budget in mind. They look for a venue that has the view/setting they have in mind as well as

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DECEMBER 14, 2019

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MADISON SIEGFRIED + SHANE AHLES

Both Sarasota raised, the life path of this beautiful couple united them during their college years.

Madison, the daughter of Tom and Judy Siegfried, went to Cardinal Mooney High School, the University of Alabama, and then the University of South Florida where she earned a master’s degree. She is a mental health therapist at The Florida Center for Early Childhood.

Shane is the son of Brian and Sandy Ahles. He went to Sarasota High, and then to the University of Florida. This proud Gator is now a history teacher at Sarasota High School.

On a trip home from college in July of 2016 to visit her parents, Madison and her good friend and eventual maid of honor, Ali Stallings, went to the popular Beach Club bar on Siesta Key. That’s where she met Shane. They made an instant connection.

The hour plus drive to Tampa would not deter the smitten Shane. He would visit Madison in Tampa while she was finishing getting her master’s degree at USF. For her graduation, Madison’s friends and family came to celebrate at her parent’s waterfront Siesta Key home. Just before they were set to leave for dinner, Shane proposed near the waterfront, while friends and family, hiding behind the bushes, popped out after quietly witnessing this beautiful moment.

For this typically non-traditional couple, tradition became a big part of their wedding day. Madison honored her father’s wishes of a church wedding at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Since Madison’s cousin, Kelsey Burnsworth, passed away in her teens of leukemia, it was very important to Madison to have something of Kelsey with her on her special day. She placed a photo of Kelsey in an angel charm on her bouquet.

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and of course, Shane! Reading them made her day even more special. Maid of Honor Ali also surprised Madison with a very special jean jacket with sentimental embellishments.

nailed it, as did Alisa Sue, the photographer, who captured just what she wanted and had the perfect personality to handle the 18 large and, according to Madison, crazy bridal party!

Now for the merriment!

Knowing how much their friends like to party, and not wanting them to have to think about where to go after the ballroom reception, Madison and Shane hosted an after-party in the Ca’ d’Zan Room at the Ritz-Carlton where everyone danced and partied the rest of the night.

The couple dubbed the theme of their wedding reception “Drunk in Love” given that they met in a bar. After the church ceremony, the wedding party stopped and celebrated under the Ringling Bridge with shots of Don Julio Tequila and flutes of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Then they went on to party in the ballroom with family and friends at the Ritz-Carlton.

For their song, they chose “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur, which appropriately is about a couple who met in a bar.

Given the beautiful deep colors of the velvet fabrics that were used in the ballroom décor, Madison and planner Maria Brady were set on bold colored flowers to enhance the look. For Madison, Darin and Daniel and the team from Tailored Twig

For their honeymoon, Madison and Shane went to South Africa for two weeks leaving on Christmas Day. They started on safari in Londolozi, then traveled to Cape Town, and then went on to Franschhoek to visit its centuries-old vineyards and taste some great wine.

For this exuberant couple, it’s easy to imagine that their life together will be filled with lots of happy times and wonderful memories. Their cup definitely runneth over!

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SPOTLIGHT

Looking Back

By Gus Mollasis For this month’s Spotlight, I was scheduled to interview some celebs and write about the exciting films being featured at this year’s Sarasota Film Festival (SFF), scheduled for early April.

All that changed in mid-March when the Festival, like so many other events and happenings, was canceled due to COVID-19. But fret not. It will be moved to the fall, so I will be on it again then, and will be letting you all know about SFF soon. Yes, our lives will return to normal.

In the meantime, with a scant few days remaining before press time, I’ve taken a look back at some of my interviews and pulled together some interesting thoughts and feelings from the many smart and talented and people I’ve talked to since early 2019. Here are some of the best “scenes” from those interviews.

March 2019

David Rovine

Vice President of Orioles – Sarasota February 2019

Mary Braxton Joseph Journalist

“When Nelson Mandela walked into a room, everybody wanted to be like him. He was a champion of reconciliation.

He learned to reconcile differences, so much so that even though he had been in prison for some 27 years, when he got out and became president, he invited some of the people who used to guard him to his inauguration.”

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“We are committed to Sarasota and to supporting our community all year long. People have accepted the Orioles and I’m proud of that. Other teams played here and we asked ourselves what was going to make us part of the community. I think it is being a good business partner as well as a good neighbor, and you become a good neighbor by giving back to the community in your support of nonprofits and charities. The fact that we partner with the Sarasota Orchestra to do a performance, as well as the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, is proof of our commitment.

And we also do a lot of free family-friendly activities that include Spring Fest.”

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“I read like crazy all my life. And I liked to write at the paper. But Robby taught Melville’s Moby Dick. I remember him analyzing the text. Pointing out some of the red herrings and the real symbolism you had to follow. I had never read a book like that before, studying it and talking about it. It gave me a much greater appreciation. I remember him going on about how we had to capture the spirit of Ahab and feel the energy of a book. He got on his chair, jumped onto his desk and picked up a flag pole imitating Ahab going after the white whale.”

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July 2019

Bishop Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice

How are you addressing the needs of the youth in the Catholic Church?

The youth are a real priority for me. They’re not our future. They’re our present. Each year we organize a youth rally. The Holy Father has World Youth Days. One year I came back from that event and said we can’t afford to take everyone there, so we have to do something where the youth can come here. We started with about 100 children and now, in the last two years at the community center in Punta Gorda, we take in 2,000 children.

I’m cognizant when I go to parishes and don’t see a lot of young people, and that concerns and bothers me. I talk to some kids and they tell me they pray and that they’re spiritual. That usually means they don’t go to church. I’m older. I get it. I don’t judge. We’re trying to think what could be done. It’s important to ask them what more we can do. Youth is definitely a challenge. We do alright with high school kids. It’s the young adults we just don’t see. The 30-year-olds. In some cases, it’s the children who bring the parents back to church. It’s there in scripture: “The least among us…”

I don’t pretend to understand the love a parent has for a child. I’m not a parent. But what I observe is tremendous—the joy you see in a parent’s face when the child says, “Let’s go to church like the others.”

September 2019

Riselle Bain Child Actress

“I auditioned at Paramount Studios with a lot of other little girls. An associate producer named Henry Wilcoxon came in, looked at me and said, “Little girl, put the sweater over your head.’ So, I put the sweater over my head.

That’s when he let all the other little girls go.”

“He took me by the hand and took me to the sound stage where they were filming The Ten Commandments. He brought Cecil B. DeMille over to me and Mr. DeMille asked me if I knew a poem. I said, yes. I recited the poem “Daffodils”. And in that beautiful and iconic voice of his, he said, ‘You got the part.’”

October 2019

Mark Donahue

Baseball Player, Author & Filmmaker What is it that you love about the game?

What some people who aren’t baseball fans don’t like, I do like. I think it’s the pace of the game. If you are an aficionado of baseball, you understand and begin to love the nuances. People get bored when there is a 10 pitch at bat, when there is a 3-2 count and the guy keeps fouling it off. To me that is so exciting because you don’t know what’s going to happen. Both guys are zoned in. Neither one is giving up. It’s that drama. I think that you have had to have played the game a long time or been a fan a long time to truly appreciate how skilled these guys are. For people who have never played the game, I suggest you go to a batting cage. Turn it on high and 86

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stand there. You’re going to understand what these guys face because you’re facing a fastball coming at 86 mph, but it’s straight.

Add a breaking ball to that and a change-up. A slider or forkball or knuckleball. There is nothing harder than hitting a baseball especially when it can kill you.

January 2020

Mary Bensel

Executive Director - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall “The reason I love running a performing arts hall versus running a regional theater is because of the diversity. Theater and Broadway are my grand love, but I also love the excitement of a rock concert.

One minute I have Dave Chappelle, and the next night it can be Renee Fleming.”

February 2020

Michael Feinstein

Singer, Pianist and Music Revivalist As a young man you met Ira Gershwin, one of your musical heroes.

Tell me about that.

Meeting Ira was something that I never ever expected would happen. It was amazing. It was a series of coincidences that led to this introduction to him. It ended up turning into a six year association where I worked for him as his assistant and eventually became his eyes and ears to the outside world. It was life changing and spectacular. He was a wonderful man and I adored him. He introduced me to so many songwriters who were still alive and who had created much of the music that I cared about. So, it was a bridge to a world that I could not have experienced first-hand without him.

What was the greatest thing that Ira Gershwin taught you?

He taught me fundamentally about interpreting the Gershwin songs and particularly the lyrics because I was more focused on the musical aspects of it. He made me keenly aware of the interpretation of the words. He taught me about phrasing. Together we would listen to recordings of different singers. And I learned the different ways that one can interpret any given song. To be able to listen to the actual creator of the words and different versions of his own songs was incredibly life-changing.

March 2020

Harry Connick, Jr. Singer, Composer & Actor

“Music sort of takes over. It makes you stop. It’s another place to be. It’s like any kind of amazing distraction that allows you to focus…A participatory distraction that can bring you joy. It can also bring you pain. A variety of emotions.”

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Education MATTERS

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

CHANGING THE FACE OF SCIENCE: MOTE’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

any LSAMP grant, which speaks volumes about how wellregarded Mote is on the national stage.

While STEM fields are full of promising career options, the reality is that the number of underrepresented groups entering these areas is shockingly low. A 2015 National Science Foundation report notes that “Although whites’ share of Science & Engineering degrees has declined, they continue to earn a majority of degrees in all broad S&E fields.” When it comes to marine science, only 11% who earn undergraduate degrees in this area are from minority groups, but those same groups comprise more than twice that amount in terms of sheer population. That’s an issue.

Few can appreciate the need for this major initiative to increase STEM participation in underrepresented populations more than Mote scientist newcomer Jasmin Graham. She grew up in Columbia, SC, and spent a lot of time fishing in the ocean—“for low-income families, that was a primary way to feed a family.” While the rest of her family worked their rods and reels, Jasmin swam and spent a lot of time in the water, and she loved it. When she got older, she had the chance to attend a summer camp that introduced marine science to kids. “That was the first time I realized that my love for the ocean was something I could do as a career.”

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is committed to changing this situation through MarSci-LACE (Marine Science Laboratory Alliance Center of Excellence), which is supported through the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP). To put it plainly, this initiative builds on Mote’s existing model for undergraduate research experiences and will be used to help recruit, support, and retain underrepresented minorities to increase diversity in marine STEM fields well beyond the Mote campus.

When she received a scholarship to attend the College of Charleston, she continued her education in the sciences, and just completed her Master’s degree in biological science at Florida State University in 2019, before joining the Mote team.

“I just went through the entire process as a Black woman, and it was tough. There were times I considered taking the path of least resistance,” she admits. “But, thankfully, I pushed through. I now want to make the path less hard for those who come behind me.”

Mote’s Assistant Vice President for Education, Aly Busse, says that “we’ve been thinking about ways to increase minority representation in science for some time now. MarSci-LACE is a great step in this direction.” She adds that Mote is the only independent, non-academic organization to receive

Thanks to the efforts Mote is making—with Jasmin’s work as the new coordinator for MarSci-LACE—students from all backgrounds can make science a viable career option. It’s going to take serious work, however. “STEM in general suffers from a bottleneck situation. Underrepresented minorities are

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often coming from schools that historically don’t have the funding or support in the sciences,” she explains. “Beyond that, in higher education, research shows that it’s hard for students of color to get mentors they can identify with and who understand them. There’s a profound identity crisis with students coming from different cultural backgrounds than their peers.”

Busse points out that while the National Science Foundation has an internship program, it’s only set up to support 10 students per institution, and as such, it’s highly competitive. For example, Mote often sees nearly 500 applications for those 10 spots. And that’s why Mote cultivates philanthropic support to fund others. “This summer,” says Busse, “we’ll have the funds for more than 20 interns.”

Without funding, you’re talking about unpaid internships, and that creates challenges for low-income underrepresented groups where someone often can’t just take off for 10 weeks in the summer, regardless of the reason.

Jasmin adds that they’re starting a 3-part series for creating mentors who will be well-trained to teach both the hard science skills as well as have the cultural awareness to foster a clear sense of belonging and community. She’s excited about how all of this, taken together, will help kickstart the movement to system reformation in the sciences.

Ultimately, though, it comes down to science in general, and marine science in specific. “The most important thing people should know about marine science,” Jasmin explains, “is that there’s so much life in the ocean. It’s easy to just look and see water, but it’s such a vital part of the global ecosystem, the biosphere. Most don’t realize that the majority of air we breathe is courtesy of phytoplankton.”

After a pause, she says, “My big goal is this—to protect the ocean and everything in it as much as we can. Because we don’t always realize how important something is until it’s gone, and at that point, it’s way, way too late.”

And utilizing a diversity of people, perspectives, and experiences might be just what it takes to help protect our oceans and the astonishing world of life within it.

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LESLIE BUTTERFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICHOLAS FERRIS

Leslie Butterfield’s interest in making connections informs every facet of her artistic life.

“I studied fiber art in Denmark at a progressive art academy where personal and social expression were emphasized,” explained Butterfield. “A decade later I earned a PhD in design and art history at the University of Minnesota where a much more formal curriculum emphasized materials, color theory, composition and aesthetics.” The integration of these two approaches manifests in Leslie’s art as a balance of expression and design.

A painter, fiber and glass artist, she uses multiple media to create vibrant works of art that connect with people at an emotional and intellectual level. She seeks out collaborations with artists across genres as a way of making connections within the art world.

Leslie also works on connecting the Sarasota community, especially residents who have limited access to art, to the growing collection of public art around the city. Now in her fourth year on the city’s public art committee, she speaks regularly at events about the importance of public art. As she puts it, “Just as art is important in defining our homes, public art gives our city character and creates attachment to this wonderful place where we’ve chosen to live.”

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InHEALTH COMMON HEALTH ISSUES IN OLDER ADULTS Courtesy of Michael Juceam, Owner of Right at Home

As people age, a number of health conditions can shift, causing mild irritation and consternation to a full outbreak of pain and disability. For some older adults, their eyesight dims or hearing fades. For others, arthritis sets in or their teeth start to break. Since American seniors on average are living another 19 years once they reach age 65, those two decades can prove challenging for keeping healthy.

While not exhaustive what follows are some suggested prevention measures for a few age-related health changes in older adults.

Skin: • Protect your skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure. Staying out of direct sun is one of the most effective and cheapest ways to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin.

• Get an annual full-body skin check from a professional dermatologist.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 40% to 50% of people who live to at least age 65 will develop basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer at least once.

• Prevent skin dryness and itching by increasing humidity in the home and countering the drying effects of winter overheating and summer air conditioning.

• Go easy on using antiperspirants, soaps and perfumes, and taking hot baths or showers — all of these are drying on the skin. Applying a moisturizer within a few minutes of

taking a bath or shower can help prevent skin dryness.

• Keep adequately hydrated.

• Ask your doctor about the shingles vaccine. Older adults are more susceptible to contracting this painful, blistery skin rash that lives in nerve cells after an earlier outbreak of the chickenpox virus.

Sensory: Eyesight • Get a yearly eye exam if you are over age 50 or have known health risks. If you are diabetic, you will need regular eye exams and careful blood sugar monitoring.

• Eat a nutritious diet that promotes healthy eyesight. Foods packed with vitamins A, C and E and rich in omega fatty acids help protect the eyes from dryness and infection.

• Wear durable eye protection for activities that could injure the eyes.

Hearing • Avoid exposure to loud noises.

• Turn down the volume on music, the television, etc.

• Use a smartphone app that measures noise levels and be sure it is properly calibrated for an accurate reading.

• Talk to your doctor about medications that can be harmful to hearing.

• Know your family history and medical conditions that can cause hearing deficits.

• Ask your doctor about a hearing screening as part of an annual physical.

Bones and Joints: Osteoporosis • Check with your physician about a bone mass density scan.

• Do weight-bearing exercises such as walking, weightlifting and other types

of strength and resistance training to strengthen bones.

• Eat adequate amounts of calcium-rich foods daily or take calcium supplements.

• Be sure to get enough vitamin D in your diet, which helps your body absorb calcium.

Arthritis • Control your weight to take extra stress off joints.

• Avoid injuries to bones and joints by wearing proper sports equipment and getting adequate safety training for work and play.

• Eat a nutritious diet with low amounts of alcohol, sugar and purines. Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to reduce inflammation and lower the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

Urogenital: • Be aware of factors that affect bladder health. Some medications, caffeine and alcohol can bother the bladder.

• There is no sure-fire prevention for prostate cancer. Medical professionals recommend reducing risk by maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active and eating a diet high in certain vegetables. Consuming cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower), tomatoes, soy, beans and other legumes have been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer.

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InHEALTH HORMONES AND YOUR HEALTH Pamela Chapman, D.O.

Diets high in processed foods can trigger the immune system leading to autoimmune thyroiditis. An inflamed thyroid and abnormal thyroid hormone can then lead to hair and skin changes, chronic fatigue, as well as heart disease.

Our heart, brain, and digestive system each have specific roles to play. Yet, they all must interact with each other so that we live and function at our best. Hormones from our endocrine system act as messengers traveling to our organs to tell them what to do and when to do it. When our hormones get out of balance, we may start to feel sluggish, have mood and appetite changes, experience loss of libido, and even notice changes in our skin.

While our hormones naturally change with age, imbalances can occur from various lifestyle and environmental factors. Women in perimenopause during their late forties can experience a decrease in progesterone as well as testosterone levels creating sleep disturbances and loss of muscle mass. Throw in a high stress job, kids’ activities, and caring for aging parents, and you have the potential for adrenal and cortisol imbalances.

Managing all of this can be tricky.

Some women may ramp up their HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts, which are great for boosting growth hormone and testosterone levels to increase metabolism and restore muscle mass. However, if you’re already in a state of sympathetic overload, the fight/ flight/freeze status that comes with chronic stress, you could be adding more fuel to the fire. Instead, more gentle forms of exercise such as yoga, biking or walking in nature can be incorporated into an exercise routine to bring balance and allow the adrenals to reset.

Then, there’s nutrition. When following a very SAD (standard American) diet, inflammatory foods can wreak havoc on insulin levels as well as the thyroid. Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome is a leading cause of chronic disease

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as well as health care dollars spent in our country. Diets high in processed foods can trigger the immune system leading to autoimmune thyroiditis. An inflamed thyroid and abnormal thyroid hormone can then lead to hair and skin changes, chronic fatigue, as well as heart disease.

In fact, one study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital showed that women with higher risk factors for cardiovascular disease were more vulnerable to the effects of even mild hypothyroidism. Increasing our intake of whole foods and organic fruits and vegetables can not only decrease inflammation through phytonutrients, but increase our daily fiber intake. This leads to improved elimination of waste and hormone metabolites. When our digestive tracts are not moving adequately, hormone metabolites can be reabsorbed into our circulation. These metabolites may not only be toxic but can further alter the activity of the endocrine system and hormone production.

What else can we do when we’re eating well and exercising appropriately? This is where Functional Medicine can help. By taking a personalized, deeper dive into health, we can optimize wellbeing by evaluating hormone levels, the microbiome, genetics, cardiometabolic risk factors and more. With this knowledge, we can create a plan using lifestyle modification, nutrition plans, nutraceuticals, bioidentical hormones, and appropriate medications when indicated to restore balance so you can look and feel your best.

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InHEALTH DO OUR TOOLS BETRAY OUR VISION? Sumeet Bhanot, M.D.

Achieving our wishes and desires represents the journey that is life. When tackling aging, this journey may be derailed by a plethora of messages causing us to make the wrong choices. We must filter this noise to find the truth.

Why does the “simple” desire to look younger leave so many looking plumped, stretched and distorted? The reason is simple. We let the limited available tools dictate the technique as opposed using the right tool for the job. We treat the symptoms of aging as opposed to tackling the complex changes in proportions.

Intensive study of the anatomy of the aging process reveals the truth.

The face is constructed with a deep skeletal support, overlying soft tissue (fat, muscle), enveloped in fascia and encased in skin. Deep fascial ligaments penetrate all these layers anchoring them to the skeleton. Youth is represented by fullness in the upper face transitioning to a clean jawline, like an egg perched on its point. This shape, dictated by these proportions, define youth.

As we age, the soft tissue sags and falls away from the supports. As this transpires, the fullness in the upper cheeks drops to the lower cheek and neck (creating laugh lines and jowls).

The egg now sits upside down. The shape has changed, replaced by a hollowing of the mid and upper face

with heaviness of the lower face. Aging is this change in shape and proportions, not wrinkles. Given this reality, let us ponder the merit of the tools available.

The first option is to add volume to the cheeks and smile lines to mask this change. The end result is the hallmark of the filler revolution: a rounded cherub-like face (the fallen egg is plumped so it is perfectly round). I use fillers with a light touch to avoid changing the proportions of the face.

The second option is a conventional facelift procedure. The quick mini-lift just pulls the skin tightly and gives a very pulled appearance. The most popular technique tightens the fascia, but due to limitations of the technique and not the surgeon, the volume of the cheeks does not shift. Some talented surgeons are judicious with the fill and achieve a good compromise.

However, in my humble opinion, many overfill. I understand because I used to perform this facelift.

The third option—the very rare deep plane facelift—is philosophically different. It is time to “re-tool the factory”. This addresses the true problem by actually lifting the dropped facial volume vertically in the deep layer that is not accessible in other techniques. The results reveal lifting the facial volume from the lower to the upper face and restoration of the facial harmony and the youthful proportions (the egg resurrected).

By following the anatomy and restoring the proportion, we get a natural, youthful face that appears 15 to 20 years younger. The proof is in the before and after pictures that show a natural beautiful contour. I have successfully challenged the results with pictures of my patient from two decades ago. I strive to recreate the natural beauty that once was as opposed to a distortion of the reality.

The three options do not lead to the same result. Success in this journey takes knowledge of complex anatomy a n d p ro p o r t i o n s , p e r s p e c t i v e , judgement, creativity and execution of the best technique to achieve a “natural youthful beauty”. As in life, anything that is worthwhile is never q u i c k a n d e a s y. W e o n l y l i v e once. Choose wisely and enjoy life.

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave

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What are you reading now?

Sing to It: New Stories by Amy Hempel. I also recently borrowed Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch from my husband. It’s short and sweet, but I keep thinking about it.

What book are you recommending most often these days?

My Struggle by Karl Ove Knausgård (all six volumes) and anything

by Lydia Davis. I also suggest Annie Baker’s plays; they’re not for everyone, but I’m a big fan of her work.

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What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff. My wife and I read it to our baby son so he knows what he has to work on every month. We expect results!

What’s the best book + movie combo, where both were great?

1984—the novel by George Orwell, and the film

by Michael Radford. Both amazing works. So glad the film is finally getting its due. It takes the seal of approval from Criterion sometimes.

So, you’re inviting four characters from books (real or imagined, living or dead) out for ice cream at Big Olaf’s. Who’s joining you for mint chocolate chip?

Henry Miller because I couldn’t think of a better place to hang out and talk with him, Paddington Bear because he’d keep Miller in check (it’s a family restaurant, after all) and would make us laugh, Big Brother to watch our food when we use the restroom, and Gandalf because he’ll conjure up more ice cream if we need it.

Gandalf may get us kicked out for smoking, though.

Jane Austen—yay or nay?

Yay, but in the sense that I haven’t met her yet and heard nothing but great things about her from my friends.

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Who are your three favorite Muppets, and what books do you imagine are THEIR favorites?

Miss Piggy—Some might think she’s simply into chick lit or a breezy beach read, but I see her reading The Portable Dorothy Parker. Both ladies are complex, layered, gutsy, feminine, and never afraid to speak their mind.

Statler and Waldorf—They would really identify with one of my personal favorite characters, Ignatius J. Reilly, in A Confederacy of Dunces.

Kermit—Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West. Poor Kermit always seems to be burdened by the problems of others, and I imagine he’s no stranger to the existential struggle...when he’s not tap dancing, of course.

Hardcovers or softcovers?

Softcovers. I love when a book is soft, worn, stained, bent-up, and loved. I’m not precious with them. I’ll even rip out a page or two and send a highlighted paragraph to a friend or tape a page to my wall.

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By Ryan G. Van Cleave | Illustrations by Darcy Kelly-Laviolette

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he other day, a buddy of mine got his vas deferens cut, fried, and tied.

In my meat and potatoes world, that means my poor pal had a “vasectomy.” But I was wrong—apparently, he had a “persistent contraception experience.”

I think I get the reason why— you can charge two grand for something called “persistent contraception experience” whereas I see billboards on the side of I-75 advertising “vasectomies” for $500.

Heck, if they called it “The Big Snip,” it’d maybe run thirtyseven bucks and take place in an alley behind a Red Lobster in Ft. Myers.

At first blush, this type of language fluidity seems the invention of evil-souled salespeople looking to shake down people for cash (i.e. “de-monetize clients”), with phrases like “certified, preowned” being equal to “used” which is in itself a euphemism for “problemplagued piece of crap that someone else practically paid to get rid of.”

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Yet it’s more than that, isn’t it? This type of word slipperiness emerges in the business world beyond just the sales department (“commerce positive interaction environment”). I recall my neighbor hitting 60 and getting the “golden handshake,” meaning he was fired, canned, kaputed, dropped like he was hot.

Call it a “surplus reduction in personnel,” a “staff re-engineering,” or a “workplace imbalance correction,” the truth is the same—he was unemployified. And that resulted in him experiencing counterpositive impassioned vociferousness (“being pissed off”).

I used to think language and grammar were built to provide clarity in verbal exchanges, but I’m starting to appreciate the benefits of a world where a duck isn’t a duck, but rather a “water chicken,” “an air-functioning fowl,” or “feathered freedom seeker.”

I know I’m onto something here because sex advice columnist Dan Savage has embraced this new language phenomenon with monogam-ish (“cheater”). And his own name has become a euphemism for having some grade-A sober sex before going out and getting too drunk to have quality late-night sex.

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arts&culture Example: “Hey, Biff. You wanna Dan Savage before we go the Woo-Woo Club and get blasted?”

“Lemme just finish being monogam-ish with Julie here. Shut the door, will you?”

Just think about all the clarity you can obfuscate with this new linguistic ability. Like this: “Last night, I slept in my person pocket (“bed”) and dreamed of ocean sauce (“water”), sky pillows (“clouds”), and flappy bois (“seagulls”).” Or this: “Don’t try to manually elevate (“lift”) those portable knowledge units (“books”) one-handed—you could hurt your armkle (“wrist”).”

Wow, this euphemism thing is as handy as the nonAmerican prefix-focused measurement inclination (“metric system”). I’m feeling more clever and enlightened already, which is one of the selling points of euphemisms, or so I’ve read. So, it’s with great delight that I can now declare:

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If any of the above strikes a chord with you, it’s time to loftily converse (“speak up”). The best thing you can do is zip off an email to me lickety-split at Doublespeak@SarasotaScene.com, an unverisimilitudinous (“nonexistent”) address.

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