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By Sue Cullen

Paula Abdul talks about her Jewish roots at JFED’s Women’s Day 10th Anniversary Luncheon.

Who are our heaviest hitters in politics this election year? We’re naming names.

Mote Marine’s world-class research and groundbreaking advancements in aquaculture restoration.

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Curious about our newcomers? We go undercover to find out just who they are.

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

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Morgan Stanley is proud to congratulate

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Named one of Barron’s Top Women Financial Advisors

Being named as one of Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors is a testament to your experience, professionalism and dedication to your clients.

Thank you for the work you do each day and for carrying forward the culture of excellence at our firm.

The Bellwether Group at Morgan Stanley Aimee Cogan Family Wealth Director Managing Director — Wealth Management Wealth Advisor 2 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 1100 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-363-8514 aimee.cogan@morganstanley.com www.morganstanleyfa.com/bellwethergroup NMLS #1290495 Source: Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors,” June 6, 2016. Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria: professionals with a minimum of seven years of financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports, customer satisfaction, and more. Financial Advisors are quantitatively rated based on varying types of revenues and assets advised by the financial professional, with weightings associated for each. Because individual client portfolio performance varies and is typically unaudited, this rating focuses on customer satisfaction and quality of advice. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects a sample of all of the experiences of the Financial Advisor’s clients. The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to Barron’s in exchange for the rating. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. © 2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

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SOCIALS 2016 Taste of Downtown at Sarasota Opera House.

Women’s Council of Realtors Annual Fashion Show.

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PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR

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GET INSPIRED

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DESIGN

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SCENE TOGETHER Three special couples share their wedding day.

101 EDUCATION

Alta Vista Elementary is setting the bar for students and parents alike.

Cultural Happenings brought to you by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

105 THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN

Rug Rage: HGTV star Joanna Gaines’ new line of rugs come to Sarasota.

Our busy bee shares buzz on the meaning of wealth.

By Suzette Jones

GIVING

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REWIND

David Kotok and Cumberland Advisors bestow a valuable gift to students.

By Steven J. Smith

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Right on the Money: “Nice Guy” Larry Fox.

By Gus Mollasis

By Jacqueline Miller

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SCENES FROM AN INTERVIEW

Dean and Donna LeBaron fund Tru-D, a disinfecting robot purifying rooms at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Mysterious, inspiring and…naughty? Ryan Van Cleave reviews this month’s page-turners.

A look back through SCENE's archives.

By Steven J. Smith

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VOLUME 59 NO. 10

FROM THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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fter yearning to be the first female sports reporter in New York City in the mid-

1970s, I gave up on my dream and faced reality. I needed money and I needed to start my career. My dad passed away when I was 20 and my mom was doing what she could, commuting over an hour each way to her job, which probably didn’t pay much, but it kept her secure. It was my turn to be, to do, and to help.

Michelle Crabtree Broker Associate, realtor® CLHMS, CRS, CIPS, GRI, ABR, GREEN

Back then, you went to an employment agency to find a job, you were interviewed, and then sent on jobs that someone you never met thought would be right for you. In my case, whoever that person was back then got it really right for me.

My first job would also be my first exposure to real monetary wealth. I was placed in the executive offices of a Fortune 500 company. Within two years, I was promoted

A third-generation local and broker associate since 1982, Michelle is dedicated to serving your needs in Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

to the number-one staff member reporting to and assisting the chairman, president and

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and yes, the Sikorsky helicopter to the private jet, but first the loyal chauffer arrives.

CEO of the company. He owned so many companies that he couldn’t even remember the names of – someone had to keep him straight! I stayed almost 18 years, and what whirlwind years they were!

A fleet of corporate jets – a 727, two G-2s, a Falcon, and a Hawker Sidley. Oh,

• 2016 Florida realtor® Honor Society – eight years • Women’s Council of realtors® 2013 “Entrepreneur of the Year” and 2009 “Businesswoman of the Year” • 2013 and 2007 SAR “Meritorious Service Award”

Beverly Hills. Las Vegas. London. Paris. Geneva. Tel Aviv. Cannes. Monte Carlo.

Rome. Didn’t everyone go there all the time? Monet, Van Gogh, Modigliani, Vasarely, Kandinsky, Johns, Warhol. Private art collection. Corporate art collection. Christie’s.

Sotheby’s. Married a singer/actress? Okay, buy the Riviera Hotel in 1972. Frank Sinatra.

Don Rickles. Dean Martin. Pavarotti. Dolly Parton. Steve and Edie. Buddy Hackett.

Liza. Sammy. Doesn’t everyone know them? New home in Beverly Hills? PickFair, the former home of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. will do. Need a Beverly Hills office? Let’s move into Mike Milken's Drexel Burnham building next door to the Beverly Wilshire. Need new offices in NYC? Let’s move to Trump Tower. Oh, there’s Donald.

• 2010 Director, Sarasota Association of realtors® (SAR) – three-year term

Let’s go to his party for his book, Art of the Deal.

• 2008 WCR Sarasota Chapter President

and how I really didn’t think about or understand how rare it was to rub elbows with

• 2005 WCR Sarasota “realtor® of the Year”

c 941.724.4663 michelle.crabtree@sothebysrealty.com

When I think of my first career working for a man who in his own words “made a billion and lost a billion” I realize the amazing things I got to experience at a young age, some of the truly wealthy and famous people of the world at that time.

So in this, our Wealth issue, please indulge me my remembrance of wealth and luxury of a life past, while I enjoy my riches of today, serving and promoting a community I love, in a magazine I also love. And while being the publisher and executive editor of SCENE hasn’t made me monetarily rich, I’ve enjoyed a wealth of intangibles that to me are invaluable.

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STABIL Concrete Pavers has become a trusted name in the Sarasota/Manatee area for the all your paving needs. Our showroom features many products in a variety of shapes and colors for your selection along with samples for you to bring home. We carry both thin and thick pavers as well as 4 sizes of coping giving STABIL the ability to handle any job from new construction to a remodel of your current pool deck. Our well trained staff will work with you from start to finish ensuring your complete satisfaction.

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SOCIAL 2016 Taste of Downtown More than 500 guests enjoyed culinary delights from downtown restaurants at Sarasota Opera’s third annual Taste of Downtown Food and Wine Festival, benefiting the Sarasota Youth Opera. Great beer, fine wines and a performance by the Youth Opera complemented the gastronomic mastery that took place on the main stage, backstage and upstairs at the Opera House. Sponsors included Scene Magazine, The Observer, Whole Foods and Serbin Printing.

Chris & Kirk Voelker

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Rachelle Belanger, Nancy Endara & Perry Corneau

Christine Frezza, Megan Majeski, Lindsey Young & Sarah Wertheimer

Where in the world is Lugalo?

The village in Tanzania is just one of many international destinations our students visit virtually during the school year. By interacting regularly with classrooms worldwide, Saint Stephen’s students experience different cultures, customs and languages. It’s part of our goal to create responsible global citizens.

Saint Stephen’s is an independent, college-preparatory school providing a world-class education for students in grades Pre-K3 to12. Schedule a tour today.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance October 4 – May 2 6:30 pm. Red Tent Dance Workshops. First Tuesday of every month. sarasotacontemporarydance.org

Conservation Thru Photography – The Near & Far Project October 5 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey 10 am – 11:30 am. Artists Julie and James Branaman pair large format images of microscopic life with aerial photography to better understand the interconnectivity of the Gulf Coast Region and the importance of conservation. Free admission with RSVP. conservationfoundation.com/events | 941.918.2100

Ringling Underground October 6 Ringling Museum of Art 8 pm – 11 pm. Enjoy live music and the ambiance of Ringling Museum’s courtyard, featuring local and regional live music. Ringling.org | 941.359.5700

Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County 70th Anniversary Celebration Cruise October 7 IMG Academy Golf Club 6:30 pm – 12:00 am. Tickets $125 for entire event, $70 for late night excursion. 941.761.2582 | francinediemer@bcgmanatee.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County’s Women in a Changing World October 7 Asolo Repertory Theatre 5:30 pm. A panel of five women from diverse backgrounds will share their insights about success, character, humanitarianism, and living healthy lifestyles. Afterglow party follows the discussion. Tickets: $50 - $250 | 941.366.3911 | bgcsarasota.com

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Taste of St. Armands October 8 St. Armands Circle Park 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment showcasing a va-

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Sarasota Garden Club’s Garden Fest October 8 – 9 1131 Boulevard of the Arts 9 am – 4 pm. Annual Plant Sale & Festival featuring vendors with specialized plants and garden art related products available for purchase. Free parking and admission. Sarasotagardenclub.org | 941.955.0875

7th Annual Grand BBQ for InStride Therapy October 9 InStride Therapy 1629 Ranch Rd, Nokomis 3:00 pm. Annual barbeque fundraiser featuring emcee Allison Kropff and special musical guest the John Whiteleather Band. $30 adult, $15 11-16 yrs. Instridetherapy.org | 941.412.9333

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Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Handbags and Happy Hour October 12 – 13 The Haskell Building. Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show as well as silent and live auctions. Cnfl.wish.org | 904.580.5906

8th Annual Ringling International Arts Festival October 13 – 16 Ringling Museum 10 am – 7 pm Fri & Sat, 10 am – 5 pm Sun. Performers from across the country and around the world, including internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, dancers and acrobats. ringling.org | 941.359.5700

Beautiful 4 bedroom home in the highly sought after gated community of The Landings. This updated home is situated on a large corner lot and features a pool with patio area perfect for entertaining, 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, wood floors throughout, an office and a fabulous layout.

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Sarasota Pride Fest 2016 October 15 J.D. Hamel Park 12 pm – 5 pm. Enjoy festivities and vendors in support of Sarasota Pride. Sarasotapride.org | 941.320.9268.

Art Center Sarasota’s 90th Anniversary Celebration October 16 Michael’s On East 11:30 am – 2 pm. Brunch with wine and champagne. Proceeds benefit Art Center Sarasota’s youth scholarships and education outreach programs. Tickets $90 | Artsarasota.org | 941.365.2032

Also in The Landings, this 5 bedroom estate home has 4,394 square feet of living space, a large and lovely master suite, updated baths, a large and updated kitchen, 3 car garage, pool and spa.

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Friendship Centers, Sarasota Awards Breakfast October 18 Michael’s On East 8:30 am. People Helping People Awards Breakfast benefiting Friendship Centers, Sarasota.

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Sarasota Museum of Art’s Art of Film: Carmen Herrera: The 100 Years Show October 18 Ringling College Academic Center Auditorium 6

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Understanding Opera – “Highs and Lows of Opera” October 20 Sarasota Opera House 10:30 am. Understanding all of opera’s elements in the Jonas Kamlet Library at the Sarasota Opera House. Tickets $25 | Sarasotaopera.org | 941.328.1300.

Join us this fall to experience Donizetti’s effervescent comic opera

Goodwill Manasota’s 6th Annual Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner October 20 Michael’s On East. Award honoring six individuals and organizations with the the Community Ambassador of the Year Award. Tickets $150 | Experiencegoodwill.org | 941.355.2721.

Sarasota Museum of Art Open House October 21 & November 17 891 South Tamiami Trail 10 am – 11 am. Casual open house with conversation concerning the contemporary art world. museum@ringling.edu | 941.309. 7662 OCTOBER 28 –NOVEMBER 13 See what happens when three friends play a prank on the wealthy, old Don Pasquale to show the error of his ways.

18th Annual Pat Snyder Golf Tournament & Comedy Night October 22 Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. $125 (golf) | $20 (comedy show) benefiting the Patricia S. Snyder Chil-

Sung in Italian with real-time English translations above the stage.

dren’s Fund at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. 941.355.7474

Horne & Moon Scholarship Social October 22 Air & Energy Warehouse, 555 6th Avenue W. Bradenton. Dancing, dining, silent and live auction. All proceeds will provide need-based scholarships for adult students at local colleges. $175 per person | 941.725.1236 | laevents@tampabay.rr.com.

22nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival October 22 – 23 Main Street Sarasota 10:00 am. Jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and an expansive green market. Free admission. Artfestival.com | 561.746.6528

St. Armands Boat Show October 22 – 23 St. Armands Circle Park 10 am – 4 pm. The latest boats on display. Sponsored by Cannon’s Marina. Starmandscircleassoc.com | 941.388.1554

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Sarasota Opera Curtain Raiser October 23 Michael’s on East Ballroom 6 pm. Season kick-off event for Sarasota Opera featuring dinner and performance by artists from the Fall Opera Season.. Tickets $195 | sarasotaopera.org | 941.328.1300

Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

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Circus Arts Conservatory Annual Charity Golf Tournament October 24 The annual Charity Golf Tournament supports community outreach programs in Southwest Florida and includes a full day of golf games, catered meals, contests and fun on the greens of Laurel Oak Country Club. Tickets: $1,200 – $3,500 | 941.355.9335 | Circusarts.org

Sarasota Museum of Art’s This is What Happened: Art Since the 60s October 25 891 South Tamiami Trail 6 pm – 7 pm. Salon-style conversation examining the roots of contemporary art with Anne-Marie Russell and Dr. Matthew McLendon, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Ringling. Tickets: $10 | museum@ringling.edu | 941.309.7662

Second Chance Last Opportunity’s Annual Share the Light Luncheon October 27 Michael’s On East 11:30 a.m. Honoring those who give back to others needing a second chance. This year’s honorees are Dr. Lawrence A. Miller, Paul White and Peter Graham. Tickets: $65 | secondchancelastopportunity.org

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Key to the Cure October 27 Saks Fifth Avenue at UTC 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Benefits women’s cancer programs at Sarasota Memorial. Tickets: $125 – $175 | 941.917.1286 | smhf.org

Sahib Shrine Circus October 28 – 30 Robarts Arena, varying showtimes & ticket prices. sahibshrinecircus.com

Oceanic Evening October 29 The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota 6:30 pm. Mote’s annual signature black-tie gala event benefiting Mote Marine’s research, education and outreach programs. Sponsorships available. Tickets: $300 | mote.org

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20th Annual Giving Hunger the Blues Celebration October 30 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center 12 pm – 9 pm.

Charity music festival benefiting the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota and Manatee as well as the Mayor’s Feed the Hungry program. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. VIP packages $35, all-event passes $85. Givinghungertheblues.org | ghtb19@gmail.com

Selby Gardens Spooktacular October 30 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 10 am – 2 pm.

Family-friendly event with Halloween activities that are fun and not-too-frightening. 941.366.5731 | Selby.org

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Upcoming Events: Conservation Foundation’s Fall Family Festival 2016 November 5 Little Sarasota Bay at Bay Preserve 11 am – 3 pm. Outdoor fun including hula hoop lessons, tree climbing and arts & crafts for families and children. Free Admission. 941.918.2100 | Conservationfoundation.com

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Children First’s Rockin' Lobster November 5 Sharky’s on the Pier, Venice. Enjoy sunset on the Gulf of Mexico, a delicious Maine lobster dinner, rockin’ music and sand under your feet. Tickets: $125 | 941.953.5507, ext.

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USFSM Brunch on the Bay November 6 USF Sarasota-Manatee 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Afternoon of food under tents on the Sarasota Manatee Campus. 941.359.4603 | usfsm.edu

Sarasota Orchestra Brunch November 13 Selby Gardens 10:30 am. Benefiting Sarasota Youth Orchestra and featuring John Miller & Ensemble. Tickets $175 | 941.487.2740 | Sarasotaorchestra.org

Jewish Housing Council Foundation’s Keeping the Dream Alive November 14 Michael’s On East 7:30 pm. Performance and dessert buffet. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Program.

Tickets $125 | 941.377.0781 ext. 124.| pmcmahon@kobernickanchin.org | Kobernickanchin.org

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Pines of Sarasota Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon November 16 Michael’s On East 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. A discussion about the joys and challenges of aging. Tickets $100 | 941.955.6293 | pinesofsarasota.org

AJC 2016 Civic Achievement Award Dinner November 29 Michael’s On East 6 pm – 9 pm. AJC West Coast Florida will honor Emily Walsh, publisher Observer Media Group, with its 2016 Civic Achievement Award at a Tribute Dinner. Includes a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm with dinner following. 941.365.4955 | ajc.org

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SOCIAL Women’s Council of Realtors Annual Fashion Show The Women’s Council of Realtors hosted their annual fashion show at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Sarasota. With record-breaking attendance of more than 400, the event was sold out. Features of the event included clothing by Martin Freeman and Foxy Lady (Sarasota) and concluded with a live auction for a custom-designed necklace, which was donated by Vanessa’s Fine Jewelry.

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“Piano Grand” Joseph Holt, Jonathan Spivey, Andrew Lapp, Rich Ridenour, Don Bryn October 9, 2016

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Ringling International Arts Festival October 13 – 16, 2016 Performers from across the country and around the world, including internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, dancers, and acrobats.

Daniela Liebman, pianist October 23 – 24, 2016

SARASOTA BALLET

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Walsh, Tudor, Graziano & Layton October 28 – 30, 2016

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A ballet marrying contemporary movement and theatricality, including work by choreographers Ricardo Graziano, Antony Tudor, Joe Layton and Dominic Walsh.

2016 Circus Arts Charity Golf Tournament October 24, 2016

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Hypnosis October 19 – November 6, 2016

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Assassins October 27 – November 13, 2016 This show uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted to assassinate Presidents of the United States, featuring musical of the eras depicted.

Children of a Lesser God October 20 – November 6, 2016 James Leeds, an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a custodian, and a romance develops between the pair.

Memorable Melodies, Sarasota Musica Viva October 9, 2016 Classical favorites presented in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere in which memorable quips about each piece are discussed during the performance.

PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM/ SUNCOAST

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Mary Chapin Carpenter October 28, 2016 Five-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in ductee Mary Chapin Carpenter.

VENICE THEATRE 941.488.1115 / venicestage.com

Donizetti’s Don Pasquale October 28 & 30, 2016

The Sunshine Boys Through October 16, 2016

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

The Sunshine Boys have performed together so much they can’t stand each other anymore.

When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy”, they are reunited in good memories.

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Breaking Bad October 19 – 22, 2016

The Toxic Avenger Through October 23, 2016

Quintessential Quintets October 16, 2016

R.P.M. 30th Anniversary Concert October 9, 2016

Beautiful Brass October 27, 2016

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 941.752.5252 / scf.edu

WEST COAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE 941.366.1505 / westcoastblacktheatre.org

Fall Festival of Music October 6, 2016

The Wiz October 12 – November 19, 2016

SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra October 7, 2016

This Tony award-winning Broadway musical is a reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz, featuring Motown sound and fast-paced action.

Music Theatre Ensemble “Grease” October 21 – 23, 2016

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Featuring veteran doo-wop artists live, with performances by The Drifters and others.

“That Little ol’ Band from Texas”, live on their Hell Raisers Tour.

Curtain Raiser October 23, 2016

Perlman Music Program Alumni: In Concert October 10, 2016

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ZZ Top October 31, 2016

Understanding Opera October 13, 20, 27, 2016

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Cultural Happenings brought to you by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

raffiti. It’s an art form often overlooked in the local arts scene, yet brimming with powerful inspiration. For many artists, graffiti is a culture, an escape, a way to anonymously express internal struggles, pain and viewpoints for all the public to see. For artist Richie Brasil, it is his way of life.

Richie is a self-taught contemporary graffiti artist, as well as a fine artist, who is making his mark

one massive community mural at a time. He has masterfully combined a more classical approach to his art with his love of photorealistic spray paint, resulting in art that reflects the rough urban environment of his youth.

Brasil, 28 years old, moved to Sarasota seven years ago with what he says was “a dollar and a dream.” Coming from Brockton, MA where he started designing toys as a child, he visited Sarasota with his grandmother, and was inspired to move here because of our vibrant arts community.

We asked this dynamic creative how and why the arts in Sarasota influence and inspire him.

“To come from where I am from, and then see the allure of Sarasota, was somewhat surreal. What I find most inspiring about the SRQ scene is an artist’s ability to make it here.

With many respectable galleries and a thriving community, artists truly have an opportunity to succeed here. Knowing that opportunity exists is what drives me every single day.” Photo by Matt Allison

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October 22 – November 6 | Various Locations. | Please visit InspireSarasota. net for all event information and more!

ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Presented by The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County October 24 at

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7 p.m. | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Wayne White’s latest book, Seduced, which comes out on October 18. Then come to Bookstore1 to meet the man himself so he can personally sign your copy.

Admission is free, but purchase of the book at Bookstore1 is required for signing. October 22 at 6:00 p.m. |

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APR 21-22 MAY 12-13

The Rite Music The New World Beethoven & Brahms A Tribute to Elton John Tchaikovsky to Tüür Estonian Voices Leading Ladies of Broadway Titan Magnificent Seven Magnificent Seven (continued) The Music of Sinatra Outdoor Pops: Hits and Home Runs

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Ann Hood’s books - The Knitting Circle, The Obituary Writer, An Italian Wife (to name a few) - are enjoyed throughout America. Her newest is The Book that Matters Most. She’ll be present to chat about the novel, greet fans and sign books.

Admission is free, but purchase of the book at Bookstore1 is required for signing. RSVP requested. October 25 at 11:00 a.m. | Bookstore1Sarasota | 1359 Main St., Sarasota | 941-365-7900 | sarasotabooks.com

Dedicated to a Lifetime of Women’s Health Care Edgardo J. Aponte, MD, FACOG Jorge E. Alvarez, MD, FACOG Jennifer R. McCullen, MD, FACOG M. Joanne Bevers, CNM Jill S. Miller, ARNP Therese E. Goode, PA-C

SELBY GARDENS PRESENTS THE GARDEN MUSIC SERIES

For six weeks, Selby Gardens will host local, national and international music performers from a diverse array of rhythmic genres, including jazz, classical,

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October 9 - November 13 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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LONGBOAT KEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS (LBKCA) PRESENTS OLD FLORIDA

LBKCA brings together three of the region’s top artists: Tom Stephens, Tim Jaeger and Joseph Arnegger, who are visually interpreting the nostalgia, memory and visceral appeal of a Florida that once existed in our history, our community and our minds. Come and experience their Old Florida inspirations and interpretations.

Enjoy a moderated discussion with the artists as they talk about their process, point of views, lifestyles and engagement with our Cultural Coast.

Light refreshments will be served.

Opening Reception: October 7 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Closing/Artist’s Talk: November 9 from 6:30–8 p.m. | Exhibit runs from October 7 – November 10. | 6860 Longboat Drive South, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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October 14 – December 2 | Willis Smith Gallery | 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN PRESENTS JENNY MEDVED – INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Ringling Illustration alumnus Jenny Medved studied traditional portraiture in Italy before earning her MFA in Figurative Painting. In 2015, she was

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Trusts Remain an Important Tool for Lasting Legacies

BY SUE CULLEN

Life, by its very nature, is uncertain, and nowhere is it more important to consider those uncertainties than when planning how the fruits of a lifetime will protect and sustain loved ones or continue to support cherished causes in the way someone wishes. In the past, trusts were mostly viewed as a strategy for preserving estates by reducing the impact of high estate tax rates. Even with increased estate tax exemptions – $5.45 million individually in 2016 – there are other compelling reasons that trusts can serve an important role in estate planning.

Whether or not someone’s assets fall within the es-

concentrating in estate planning, business, tax, real

tate tax exemption, trusts help ensure, among other

estate, trial practice, and dispute resolution. “If you

things, that funds are preserved for future genera-

leave a large inheritance to someone, no matter how

tions and that details of the estate remain private

well intentioned or honest that person may be, they

since, unlike wills, trusts do not become public re-

simply may not handle the money well.”

cord as part of a court filing. “Even with the exemption for estate tax at nearly $11 million for married

In addition, as people age, they may become vulner-

couples, there are many other reasons to consider

able to unscrupulous individuals. “There has been a

trusts,” said John Lopez, a partner of Norton, Ham-

lot of discussion about issues with the guardianship

mersley, Lopez and Skokos, a Sarasota law firm

process in Florida,” Lopez said. “If someone leaves

all their money to a spouse, then that person can

ple may think they don’t need a trust unless they

become a target to be preyed upon and wind up in

are a multimillionaire, but by the time they consider

the guardianship system as a result. Having a trust

their home, life insurance and other assets, that can

avoids the need for guardianship to protect some-

add up. Avoiding going to probate court is another

one financially.”

good reason to have a trust,” Compton said. “It can take six to 12 months to settle an estate and, depend-

That kind of forward thinking can also help in other

ing on the size of the estate, the cost can be up to

circumstances. “When I talk with clients, I tell them

3 percent of the total. The cost savings of having a

the divorce rate today is well over 50 percent. That

trust can be significant in the long run.”

means if they have four children, statistically two of them will divorce,” according to Norton Ham-

One pitfall of which people may be unaware is that

mersley partner John Compton. “If you leave them

if an estate goes to probate, the court will appoint a

a large sum of money, and they comingle those

personal representative who must be a blood relative

funds, which likely will happen, then those funds

or reside in Florida. If the will names an executor who

may be taken by a spouse in a divorce even if your

does not meet those criteria, the court will choose

child did not do anything wrong. There are ways to

the representative. That is not the case with trusts, al-

hold inherited funds in trust and keep them out of

though there are advantages to choosing a professional,

divorce proceedings.”

or corporate, trustee through a large institution like a bank rather than a relative or friend. “We prefer to

In second marriages, particularly where children

have a corporate trust company so there is a neutral

are involved, having a trust is not only appropriate,

third party who will follow the terms of the trust and

but also prudent even when someone is certain a

ensure the funds are invested prudently to preserve

spouse will do the right thing by children from an-

assets,” Lopez said.

other marriage. That’s because circumstances often change over time. “We have worked with many cli-

Those whose trusts were created many years ago

ents whose parent died and the money went to a

may want to consider consulting an attorney.

surviving spouse who then made a new will and that

“Spouses used to need separate trusts forcing assets

money ended up somewhere else,” Lopez said. “A

to be divided between them, and some of these

very good relationship with the stepparent during

became very complex,” Compton said. “People have

a parent’s lifetime can deteriorate over time after

come in with a big book and a bunch of trusts and

death.” That deterioration doesn’t necessarily arise

have walked out with a much simpler estate plan.”

from disagreement, but fades over time because the

It’s also a good idea for most people to stay away

person through whom they were connected is gone.

from online legal sites unless their financial life is simple enough for them to file a 1040EZ tax form,

Trusts can also protect assets in other situations,

and even then they should be cautious. “It’s easy for

such as a lawsuit following a car accident or from

an innocuous mistake to turn into a huge problem.

creditors. “Many people bought investment proper-

As a start, people need to talk with an experienced

ties and then got caught during the housing down-

estate-planning attorney and assess all the possibil-

turn,” Compton said. “If they had money in a trust,

ities. Consider how your spouse or children handle

those funds would still be there.” Sometimes people

money and if it is important to leave a legacy for

think they don’t have enough assets to make a trust

your grandchildren or to your charities,” Lopez said.

worthwhile or are concerned about the cost. “Peo-

“For many, trusts provide a good answer.”

Connect: Estate Planning, Administration and Asset Preservation Group — John M. Compton & E. John Lopez

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THE GIFT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY

By Steven J. Smith | Photo by Nancy Guth

DAVID KOTOK BELIEVES KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, WHICH IS WHY HE AND HIS FIRM, CUMBERLAND ADVISORS, HAVE MADE A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE GIFT THAT WILL RESIDE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S SARASOTA-MANATEE CAMPUS. 50

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ing, data and descriptions,” Kotok said. “It’s comprehensive and deep. Anything you need to know about any stock, any bond, any mutual fund, any economic data like the Gross Domestic Product or the inflation rate or employment statistics. We have four of them in our firm and they’re in use constantly.”

Kotok added students might make use of the Bloomberg Terminal for such projects as papers, research projects and theses, to name a few.

“How it’s used will be determined by guidance from the faculty,” he said.

Kotok is chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm of 35 employees located at 2 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Founded in 1973, the firm moved its headquarters from Vineland, N.J. to Sarasota six years ago. It serves clients in 49 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign countries, he said. The company manages several billion dollars’ worth of fixed income and equity accounts and its clients range from individuals to institutions, retirement plans and government entities.

Kotok said another aspect of the gift and C4’s agreement to use it includes the eventual creation of an annual financial literacy day, opened to broad public participation in the Sarasota area.

“We’ve agreed to help organize the first of those,” he said.

“I’ve done these kinds of things in the past, all over the world.

Financial literacy education is not just for a 20-year-old taking a course on finance. It can be very helpful to lots of people and organizations all over the greater Sarasota community — widows, widowers, charitable endeavors, foundations, endowments, trustees and members of investment committees, for example — who may not have financial literacy. This is a way for them to obtain more independent, impartial information in a neutral setting, which can elevate their competency and professionalism in making informed financial and economic decisions.”

Dr. James Curran, dean of USF Sarasota-Manatee’s College of That $60,000 gift, 12 Bloomberg Terminals, will act as the

Business, said the gift from Kotok and his company will make a

centerpiece of a finance lab on campus that will enable student

significant impact on his school as well as the other C4 colleges.

access not only at USFSM, but also at New College of Florida,

“The Bloomberg Terminal is considered the gold standard of

Ringling College of Art & Design, the State College of Florida and

financial information networks,” Curran said. “We can incorpo-

Eckerd College — otherwise known as the Consortium of Col-

rate it into the courses we’re teaching and prepare people who

leges on the Creative Coast, or C4, which serves about 20,000

are interested in going into financial services as a career. If they’re

students across the region.

trained and certified on the Bloomberg equipment, that’ll make

“It will benefit students who take financial and economics

them more attractive to employers in that particular industry.”

courses,” Kotok said. “The arrangement is for it to be inclusive so

Kotok maintained his firm’s gift is an offshoot of the wonder-

that the C4 schools will all be able to participate and the courses

ful transition he and the company have made to Sarasota from

will include those that are in the exchange among the C4 schools.

New Jersey and his desire to give back to his community.

The agreement also includes usages that have to be worked out for adult education and community use.”

“What I found in Sarasota, in this salubrious setting, is wonderful people,” he said. “We enjoy life here — the lifestyle, the

A Bloomberg Terminal is a computer system that enables

arts and the culture. But I’ve encountered in some areas — par-

finance professionals to monitor and analyze real-time market

ticularly in the public areas — a deficiency in financial literacy.

data. It provides messaging, security data, analytics and news

There are many folks who seek it and the community has had its

to hundreds of thousands of professional market participants

share of suffering from scoundrels who have taken advantage of

around the world.

investors. We’re looking to have the development of programs

“The Bloomberg Terminal allows the user to obtain nearly everything they could desire on financial markets, economics, pric-

with the university so that the public, as well as the students, will have access to terrific information.”

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A Legacy of Science and Health

By Steven J. Smith

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Dean and Donna LeBaron understand the importance of a sterile hospital environment, which is why the couple recently funded the purchase of an $85,000 disinfecting robot to benefit Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

from a background in journalism and book publishing, with a number of New York Times bestsellers to her credit. The two have been together for 25 years. They currently live on Casey Key. Donna said the greater Sarasota area is a perfect fit for both of them.

“My brother and sister-in-law and niece and her family live in the Sarasota area,” she said. “Dean came to Florida somewhat skeptical about it, having lived in New England his whole life. Within three days of moving into the house on Casey Key, he told me, ‘I really love this. I could live here all the time.’ Within six months, we bought the property across the street

“My father was a doctor,” Dean said. “I would make house calls with him, way back in the Depression days,

and are building a second house there. We both enjoy Sarasota and all that it has to offer.”

which is what doctors did then. He was a scientist and

“Although we’ve owned a number of houses

in his office he had an ultraviolet light, which he be-

around the world, Florida holds the best combination

lieved made the air more purified than would otherwise

of activity and people we know,” Dean added. “This

be the case. So when Sarasota Memorial was looking at

will be our headquarters.”

this device for purifying hospital rooms, it related to my youth and the memory of my father.”

Dean maintained the Tru-D is not the end of their philanthropic endeavors.

The LeBarons’ donation, made between their LeB-

“We look for a blending of individual interests as

aron Foundation and the Sarasota Memorial Health-

well as doing good works,” he said. “We’re looking

care Foundation, funded the Tru-D — a remotely

for causes and Donna has been very good at finding

operated, mobile system that uses ultraviolet light to

friends who have recommended Southeastern Guide

disinfect surfaces, according to its website. It is de-

Dogs and the Suncoast Science Center. We’re also in-

signed to break down the DNA of most bacteria, virus-

terested locally in food banks, as they satisfy a keen

es and spores, leaving them unable to reproduce. The

need. Sarasota is also known for its arts community

equipment does not require special installation or ven-

and we’ve contributed some money there as well.”

tilation. It is placed near the center of a room, with any

He added the couple’s largest philanthropic com-

objects moved away from the walls for maximum ef-

mitment over the last 10-20 years has been in Nepal,

fect. The user then steps outside of the room and acti-

where families sell their daughters into slavery in order

vates the device through a password-protected remote

to survive.

control. Cleansing ultraviolet light is then dispensed to

“We work with Olga Murray of the Nepal Youth

all exposed surfaces, even those in shadows. Once the

Foundation,” Donna said. “We met her many, many

process is complete, the disinfected space is ready for

years ago. Olga figured out that if she gave each family

immediate patient use.

a piglet, they could raise it, sell the pig and get just as

“Donna and I have both been involved with hos-

much money for the pig as they would for their daugh-

pitals and scientific projects around Boston, so this fit

ter. She has saved tens of thousands of these children

in fine with us,” Dean said. “About 30 years ago, we

and expanded her work to help little boys and hand-

started the LeBaron Foundation to invest in science

icapped children, who are very much looked down

and in both international and local activities, wher-

upon in that society.”

ever we were, so this became an obvious thing for

Science and health, however, remain the continu-

the LeBaron Foundation to do. We were looking for

ing focus of the couple’s Sarasota philanthropy — par-

scientific pursuits in the Sarasota area and Sarasota

ticularly at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Memorial Hospital looked like it was the place to take science and apply it to make people better.”

“It’s a growing institution,” Dean said. “The medical staff is around 1,200 and more and more that staff

Dean hails from New England, while Donna grew

is combining treatment with research. As individual

up in Ohio. He is founder and former chairman of

practitioners get more involved in research, we will

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probably go along with them.”

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Paula Abdul Comes To Sarasota To Talk About Her Fighting Spirit, Overcoming Obstacles and Her Jewish Roots at JFED’s Women’s Day 10th Anniversary Luncheon

By Sue Cullen

In December, an event many local women

as a reality TV star, and her time on American

look forward to all year will celebrate its 10th

Idol. She also shares powerful lessons on aligning

anniversary. The Jewish Federation of Saraso-

yourself with passion, overcoming fear, bouncing

ta-Manatee’s Women’s Day event has been

back from rejection, and living in the moment.

an opportunity for women to enjoy gathering together around a common theme and to be

Previously, Abdul has talked about how she re-

entertained, enlightened, moved to tears, and

mains connected with Jewish tradition as the

inspired by a high-caliber speaker. This year’s

daughter of a Syrian Jewish father and Canadian

event featuring award-winning singer, dancer,

Jewish mother and the profound impact of her

choreographer, and TV personality Paula Ab-

first trip to Israel several years ago, according to

dul, will be no exception. Women’s Day (jfeds-

chabad.org, a website whose purpose includes

rq.org/941.371.4546) will be held on December

uniting Jews worldwide and fostering a deeper

7 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Michael’s on East.

connection to Judaism’s rituals and faith. She also has spoken about the fighting spirit she

Past speakers have made it a memorable 10 years

developed overcoming physical handicaps as a

for Women’s Day and have included such lumi-

child, which included overcoming severe lung

naries as last year’s speaker Marlee Matlin, the

issues as a result of being born at less than 3

only deaf actor to receive an Academy Award,

pounds and wearing leg braces growing up, ac-

national television news reporter and anchor

cording to chabad.org.

Campbell Brown, multitalented Steve Gutenberg, who is a producer, director, actor and author, the

Barbara and Sepi Ackerman are co-chairs for

Daytime Emmy Award-winning Judy Gold, and

this year’s Women’s Day. “The Jewish Federa-

actress Camryn Manheim, who spoke movingly

tion of Sarasota-Manatee believes passionate-

about “Mitzvah Therapy: Living Life Generously.”

ly in strengthening Jewish identity within the Sarasota-Manatee

community.

Paula

Abdul

This year, Abdul will share stories about her con-

was chosen as our guest speaker for Women’s

nection to her Jewish roots and aligning oneself

Day because she is the embodiment of a Jewish

with passion. Having beauty and talent doesn’t

woman who has shown strength and courage in

mean that life also cannot have challenges, and

her personal journey,” says Sepi Ackerman. “She

she also will speak about overcoming obstacles.

has a fascinating history and has changed pop

Abdul is a two-time Emmy Award winner, Gram-

culture in ways we know, and don’t know about,

my Award winner, American Music Award win-

and has the power to inspire others in where her

ner, and multi-platinum recording artist who has

journey has taken her. Barbara and I are thrilled

hit 60 million in sales worldwide. Starting with

to have her in Sarasota to share her history and

her first job as a Lakers cheerleader, Abdul will

connection with Judaism.” Tickets are $80 plus a

reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes of her rise to

minimum gift of $100 to the Jewish Federation of

stardom as a major pop music sensation, her stint

Sarasota-Manatee’s development efforts.

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Luxury AT HOME WITH

Unlike the old saying about art, luxury is not limited to something we know when we see it, but also is defined by what we experience.

Today’s modern living is all about the experience from interactive product displays at the grocery store to dine-in movie theatres, and nowhere is that more true than at home. This quest to create the feeling of luxury has reshaped what an upscale lifestyle means for today’s homebuyer.

The Mindera Like art, the vision of “luxury” means a little something dif-

“Kitchens have always needed to be functional, but now they

ferent to everyone, but the market is showing some persistent

also must be works of art,” Cannon says. “Open shelving

trends along with a bevy of must-have features. “Everyone

instead of cabinets creates visually appealing displays along

has a vision, and I get drawings and floor plans from peo-

with big backsplashes. Even appliances are featuring glass

ple on everything from cocktail napkins to graph paper,” says

fronts and deeper color choices.” Other emerging trends, as

John Cannon, President of John Cannon Homes (johncan-

seen in the on-site Design Center at John Cannon’s corporate

nonhomes.com), an award-winning design/build residential

headquarters building, include a shift to soft, neutral color

construction firm based in Lakewood Ranch. “It’s our job to

palettes, which are subtle and versatile, and gain a bit of dra-

see the vision, understand how everything goes together right

ma from bold accent patterns and splashes of jewel tones. If

down to furniture placement and how traffic patterns work in

something could be defined as hot right now, it is the trend to

each room, and then bring everything to a functional reality.”

metallic finishes in every room from kitchens to closets and in everything from cabinets and wall coverings to accessories

Homebuyers’ visions evolve, but the need to create beauti-

and lighting. According to Cannon, there is a move to mix and

ful, yet functional, environments remains. While the appeal of

match metal finishes in the kitchen creating a rich amalgam of

McMansions’ over-blown scale has waned, luxury still is de-

gold, bronze, gunmetal and silver.

fined by a sense of gracious grandeur with sweeping entryways leading to expansive, soothing interior and exterior views from

Texture also plays a key role in creating a sumptuous feel from

open floor plans. Today’s upscale home is elegant without nec-

luxury, must-touch fabrics to a dizzying array of wall tile and

essarily being so austerely formal. Kitchens remain the heart

flooring selections. The mix and match theme continues here

of the home, says Cannon, whose firm has designed and built

with combinations of modern and old world elements or a

1,380 homes on clients’ own lots or in many local upscale

mix of natural and industrial materials. Wood, steel and glass

communities, including more than 370 waterfront homes.

are a sought-after combination, Cannon says. Wood flooring

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remains in demand from traditional materials via Mother Nature to incredibly natural looking faux wood grains including those with the patina of petrified, aged or reclaimed wood. Wide plank wood flooring is gaining traction, and new, large scale tiles, some as much as 5- and 10-feet wide are hitting the market for a variety of applications, such as floors, walls, countertops and even furniture. Marble, perhaps the ultimate timeless luxury material, is hugely popular now for floors and walls.

Sumptuous master bedroom retreats and spa-like baths with indulgent features still top luxury homebuyers’ wish lists. Elaborate chandeliers no longer are the purview of entryways and dining rooms, but show up as eye-catching features in master bedrooms and baths. Homeowners also are favoring deep soaking tubs that are pulled

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away from the wall and add a sculptural element as well as “wet rooms” that allow water to gently rain or jet from all directions providing an invitation to relaxation. Other trends include a move away from separate media rooms to get-away spaces or “bonus rooms”, often at the back of the house, for family relaxation and media consumption.

The wine cellar has morphed into a cozy wine room designed for enjoying, not just storing, the fruit of the vine.

Rather than separate living, dining, and family rooms, current floor plans seamlessly transition from indoor great rooms to outdoor living spaces. Full outdoor kitchen and living areas, cabanas, relaxation areas, spas, fireplaces and fire pits remain an important part of the luxury lifestyle.

Many of these trends may be seen in a new model home John Cannon Homes is building for its exclusive eight-home Siesta Enclave. Cannon is breaking round on the new model now at the Enclave, which is on Siesta Drive just off Siesta Key. “To me, a home is a work of art,” Cannon says. “I have been a builder my entire career, and it means a lot to me that we have won Readers Choice awards for the past 24 years. I get very emotional about what I do.”

By Jacqueline Miller

Call them powerful. Call them influential.

Just don’t call “fat cats” late for (Black Opal) caviar.

If you’re not familiar with the term

Of fat cats in politics, Kent said,

fat cat, you’re probably fairly young.

“Only reformers believe in the fundamen-

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the

tal intelligence of the American people —

term as a wealthy and privileged person

politicians know better.” Mr. Kent wrote

or a “big shot.” Frank Kent, a writer for

that the people don’t care how much cor-

the Baltimore Sun, whose essay “Fat Cats

ruption there is in government, except in

and Free Rides” appeared in the Amer-

a period of economic distress, when their

ican Mercury in 1928, coined it during

envy is aroused. The politicians, said the

the Great Depression.

writer, know this, and bank on it. Fast-for-

According to Kent, “A fat cat is a man

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ward eighty-eight years. Sound familiar?

of large means and no political experi-

Despite what we hear daily on the

ence who having reached middle age,

news, the fat cats of today seeking pow-

and success in business, and finding no

er and influence are becoming fewer in

further thrill... of satisfaction in the mere

American politics; however, the ones

piling up of more millions, develops a

that remain are becoming fatter, and

yearning for some sort of public honor

their contribution amounts are substan-

and is willing to pay for it. The machine

tially increasing. Make no mistake – a

has what it seeks, public honor, and he

few hundred gazillionnaires are buying

has the money the machine needs.”

influence in our world.

October 2016

No matter whom you’re voting for in local, state and federal elections, it seems that almost every candidate has benefited from the generosity of fat cats. And who would blame them? Political campaigns cost a fortune today, which is the real problem. Without fat cat donations, it’s hard for them to get their voices heard to their constituents.

There just never seems to be an easy answer for separating money from politics.

We all know that candidates, committees, and electioneering communications organizations must file campaign finance reports. Candidates for President, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative report campaign finance activity to the Federal Election Commission. By Florida law, campaigns, committees, and electioneering communications organizations are required to disclose detailed financial records of campaign contributions and expenditures.

There are tons of “committees,” which carry a big stick in American politics and this election year, the number of these committees working on behalf of the candidates they hope to get elected are growing like wildflowers.

Committees are classified as a Political Action Committee (PAC), Committee of Continuous Existence (CCE),

Democrats & Liberals DONOR

AMOUNT

1) Thomas and Kathryn Steyer

$39,085,042

Fahr LLC, San Francisco, CA

2) Donald S. Sussman

$18,373,500

Paloma Partners, Fort Lauderdale, FL

3) George Soros

$13,945,336

Soros Fund Management, New York, NY

4) Fred Eychaner

$12,894,148

Newsweb Corp, Chicago, IL

5) Haim & Cheryl Sabin

$12,694,293

Saban Capital Corp., Los Angeles, CA

6) James & Marilyn Simons

$11,564,000

Renaissance Technologies, East Setauket, NY

7) James & Mary K. Pritzker

$10,857,182

Pritzker Group, Chicago, IL

8) Laure Woods

$8,147,304

Philanthropist, Portola Valley, CA

9) S. Daniel and Ewa Abraham

$6,763,860

Slim Fast, West Palm Beach, FL

10) Michael Bloomberg

$6,645,178

New York, NY

Party Executive Committee (PTY), Affiliated Party Committee (PAP), Electioneering Communication Organization (ECO), Electioneering Communication Individual (ECI), or an Independent Expenditure Organization (IXO).

According to the Division of Elections, a "committee" is generally a combination of two or more individuals or an organization who contributes more than $500 in a calendar year to any candidate or political party, or which accepts contributions during a calendar year in an aggregate amount in excess of $500; or expressly advocates the election or defeat of a candidate or issue and makes expenditures of more than $500 in the aggregate during a calendar year; or is the sponsor of a proposed constitutional amendment by initiative who intends to seek the signatures of registered electors.

An “electioneering communications organization” is any group, other than a political party, affiliated party committee, or political committee whose election-related activities are limited to making expenditures for electioneering communications or accepting contributions for the purpose of making electioneering communications; and would not otherwise require the group to register as a political party or political committee under this chapter.

Except for political parties or affiliated party committees, no person or political committee may make contributions in excess of $3,000 to a candidate for statewide office or for retention as a justice of the Supreme Court.

Republicans & Conservatives DONOR

AMOUNT

1) Robert & Diana Mercer

$21,203,000

Renaissance Technologies, East Setauket, NY

2) Paul Singer

$16,556,628

Elliot Management, New York, NY

3) Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein

$16,360,200

Uline Inc., Lake Forest, IL

4) Warren Stephen

$11,475,213

Stephens, Inc, Little Rock, AK

5) Kenneth & Anne Griffin

$10,502,840

Citadel Investment Group/Aragon Global Management, Chicago IL

6) Ronald & Nina Cameron

$9,757,300

Mountaire Corp., North Little Rock, AK

7) John & Marlene Ricketts

$8,076,988

TD Ameritrade, Omaha, NE

8) Norman Braman*

$7,409,998

Braman Motorcars, Miami, FL

9) Robert McNair

$6,162,950

Houston, TX

10) Steven Cohen

$6,014,409

Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Greenwich, CT * (also on Top Ten list of Sunshine State donors) October 2016

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A "person" is an individual or a corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, club, organization, estate, trust, business trust, syndicate or other combination of individuals having collective capacity.

The term includes a political party, affiliated party committee, or political committee.

Hmmm…$500; $3,000 - seems like tuna fish to a caviar-eating fat cat, except of course if you are a “committee.”

So, in this hotly contested and incendiary political season, we wanted to follow the money. Who are the megadonor fat cats pushing their agenda and influencing politics nationally? Who are the chunky fat cats seeking favors in the Sunshine State, and who are their pleasingly plump fat cat counterparts making an impact on our local elections?

Presidential Megadonor Fat Cats During the 2016 presidential primaries, Politico.com analyzed the presidential contributions, or in this case shall we say “investments” made by the 100 largest campaign financiers. Its findings as of January 1, 2016 showed a tiny clique of megadonors had put $195 million toward power and influence, and this list did not include undisclosed

Sunshine State Chunky Fat Cat Donors As of August 1, 2016, the Florida Department of State Division of Elections active registered voters by party list showed that there are 4,431,400 registered Republicans, 4,690,721 registered Democrats, and 256,531 registered Independents. With this breakdown, it is no wonder Florida is a major battleground state. These voters, combined with registered voters from eight smaller parties and those with no party affiliation total 12,370,930 registered voters in our state.

Top chunky fat cat contributors for the 2016 election cycle for candidates running for election in the state of Florida as of August 22, 2016 seemingly trying to gain political favors in our state are:

money they may have funneled though nonprofit political action groups and shell companies.

1) Braman Motorcars*

$7,373,400

2) Leon Medical Centers

$3,835,300

dates who’d taken the most from fat cats were Jeb Bush

3) Renaissance Technologies**

$3,489,925

($49 million), Hillary Clinton ($38 million), Ted Cruz ($37

4) Center for Middle East Peace

$3,427,700

million), Marco Rubio ($22 million), and Chris Christie ($8

5) MBF Healthcare Partners

$3,196,100

million). Sorry most of them wasted their money since the

6) Paloma Partners

$2,363,300

7) Walt Disney Company

$2,039,771

time – Hillary Clinton. Hmmm…almost $120 million to

8) NextEra Energy

$1,578,331

candidates who didn’t win. Wouldn’t it be nice if instead

9) JW Childs Assoc.

$1,448,174

they had donated that money to help those in need?

10) Franklin Resources

$1,222,317

11) Hoffman Partners

$1,194,217

12) Clinical Medical Services Inc.

$1,005,400

tions to Democrats, Republicans, or liberal and conserva-

13) Hunter Global Investors

$991,812

tive outside groups, political action committees, federal

14) Publix Super Markets

$932,085

527 organizations*, and Carey committees** (also known

15) US Sugar $894,098

Politico found that during the hotly contested Republican and Democrat presidential primaries the five candi-

only winner among these beneficiaries of fat cat money was the largest beneficiary of megadonor donations of all

As of September 4, 2016, on the previous page is a top ten list of megadonor fat cats who have dipped the deepest into their personal coffers for political contribu-

as a Hybrid PAC).

16) Fanjul Corp.

$844,228

17) LPL Investment Group

$771,700

18) Carnival Corp.

$719,336

ment or election, be it federal, state or local.

19) Coastal Construction Group

$695,671

** A Carey committee maintains one bank account for making contribu-

20) Morgan & Morgan

$641,745

*The term "527" refers to the section of the tax code that governs these organizations that are typically parties, candidates, committees or associations organized for the purpose of influencing an issue, policy, appoint-

tions in connection with federal elections, and a separate "non-contribution account" for making independent expenditures.

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Source: Center for Responsive Politics. * Number 7 on the list of Presidential Mega-Donor Fat Cats ** Also on the list of Presidential Mega-Donor Fat Cats

In the November 8th election, the incumbent, Repub-

NextEra Energy. Patrick Murphy’s top five contributors are

lican Senator Marco Rubio, will run against Democrat Pat-

Morgan & Morgan, Coastal Construction Group, JStreet Pac,

rick Murphy.

Comcast Corp., and Goldman Sachs. (Source: opensecrets.org)

The number one name on the list of chunky fat cat

So how does the state of Florida compare to all 50 states

contributors to state politics, is Miami billionaire Norman

when it comes to political contributions? With total itemized

Braman. He heads Braman Motorcars, the umbrella com-

contributions of $197,114,130 as of September 2, 2016, Flori-

pany for more than 20 high-end car dealerships in Flori-

da is the fourth-highest political donation state in the nation.

da and Colorado. He is also chairman of Art Basel, and a

Florida’s total donations to Democrats is $47,638,432, and to

former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. In

Republicans it is $72,336,284, ranking Florida third among

April 2016, an article in Politico called him “Rubio’s Secret

the 50 states for contributions to both parties. We rank third

Weapon.” He has contributed hundreds of thousands of

in soft money donations, and 11th in the nation in PAC dona-

dollars to various Rubio-related political causes over the

tions. (Source: Center for Responsive Politics)

years, and has bankrolled Rubio’s campaigns.

The Fanjul family in Miami controls American Sugar

Slightly Plump Fat Cats

Refining, the largest sugar-processing conglomerate in the

As of September 8, 2016, Sarasota County reported

world. Its American brands include Domino, Florida Crystals,

127,787 registered Republican voters, 91,039 Democrat vot-

Redpath, Tate & Lyle, and C&H. The company benefits great-

ers, and 77,182 classified as “other” for a total of 296,008

ly from sugar subsidies, which cost nearly $2 billion annually.

registered voters. Because our county has more registered

Loans and tariffs in the U.S. sugar industry cause Americans

Republicans, most of our elected officials are Republicans.

to pay more than twice the amount of money for sugar than

Now for the uncomfortable part of the article. So what

the rest of the world. In the state of Florida, the sugar industry

have the incumbents running for reelection done for us

is allowed to rely on "best management practices.”

lately? Who are the slightly plump fat cats contributing to

Pepe Fanjul is a longtime supporter to a Super Pac sup-

them? It’s hard to call these contributors megadonor fat

porting Marco Rubio. His brother Alfy Fanjul has steadily

cats because many of these people support our commu-

given to the Democrats, spreading the wealth to maintain

nity by donating so generously to important causes. They

cross-party dominance. According to the National Review,

are megadonor philanthropists. We certainly don’t want to

the Fanjul family’s influence on politics is staggering.

make them upset. Suffice it to say it is just fun to learn

Rubio’s top five contributors are Fanjul Corporation,

who’s giving to what. We’ll leave the why up to you.

Goldman Sachs, Wiley Rein LLP, Blackstone Group, and

Largest Local PAC Contributors While most PAC contributors do not want to be found out, you can research that during this election cycle, AltMed, a Sarasota-based medical cannabis company, has contributed $70,000 to six PACs. Frank Brunckhorst, owner of Boars Head, has contributed $69,000 to three PACs. Planned Parenthood in Sarasota has given $20,000, all to the Florida Democratic Party. Personal injury attorneys Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh have parted with $25,000.

Philanthropist Dennis McGillicuddy has given $45,000 to five PACs. Pat Neal and Neal Communities have given $30,000 to four PACs, and Star2Star CEO Norman Worthington gave $20,000 to one PAC. Palm Healthcare Management parted with nearly $42,000 in support of two PACS. The largest contributor to PACS this election cycle by far is FCCI Insurance, who has given nearly $440,000 to nearly 50 PACs. Paradise Partners gave $50,000 to one PAC. James Stanard gave $50,000 to one PAC, and he also gave $25,000 to another PAC.

Significant Presidential Campaign Contributors Among the largest local notable contributors to the October 2016

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Donald Trump for President Campaign are Richard Matson, Florida Cancer Specialists CEO Bradley Prechtl, R. Todd Symons, James Hartlage, Dave Meister, Todd Larsen, Donald Fee, Clare Bismuth, Harold Libby, Robert Sohol, John Saputo, Pamela Hughes, Bruce Lesser, Dr. Hugh Windom, Richard Karp, Robert McKnight, J W Misiura, and Judith and Richard Taylor.

Notable Sarasota “Hillblazers” supporting Hillary Clinton for president are Christine Jennings and Nancy Parrish, who have both helped to raise over $100,000 for Hillary.

Significant personal contributions to Hillary for America came from Kimberly Bleach, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Georgia Court, Rebecca Donelson, Heather Dunhill, Susan Erhart, Victoria Frugo, Marce Fuller, Ronald Gault, Chip Gaylor, Joan Geyer, Jerry and Joel Hamovit, Thomas Hynds, Leslie Juron, Betsy Kane-Hartnett, Vivian Kouvant, Michele Lamourt, Brock and Julie Leach, Jon Lee, Carolyn Michel, Charles and Charlotte Perret, Marty and Peg Rauch, Den-

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Darden Restaurants, Taco

nis Rees, Alok Sharma, and Caroline Strickland.

Bell, and board members of Publix Supermarkets.

In our backyard, his local notable contributors include:

Contributors to Local Federal and State Representatives

Lisa Bagwell, the Bendersons (Randy, Lori, Shaun and Gina), Jesse Biter, Edie and David Chaifetz, Randall and Beata

Congressman Vern Buchanan, a Republican, rep-

Cook, Frank and Marcene Destefano, Fritz and Ping Faul-

resents us (the 16th Congressional District) in the House

haber, David and Lisa Grain, Charles Githler, Ray and Eliza-

of Representatives. He is in his fifth (two-year) term. The

beth Hautamaki, Charles and Erin Hart, Jeffrey Jackson (PGT

16th district stretches from Bradenton through Sarasota,

Industries), Elita Krums Kane, Bealls CEO Stephen Knopik,

and south to Venice, Englewood and North Port. Buchan-

Wanda and Harold Libby, Doug Libertore, Realtor Denise

an’s Democrat opponent in the November 8th election is

Mei, Neil & Sandra Malamud, Boar’s Head CEO/Chairman

perennial candidate and Sarasota attorney Jan Schneider.

Robert Martin, philanthropists Graci and Dennis McGil-

Congressman Buchanan is a fiscal conservative and is

licuddy, John Meshad, Lem Sharp, Robert Soran, Pat Neal,

Florida’s only member of Congress to serve on the House

John Neal, Janelle and Carlos Beruff, Richard and Leslie Ri-

Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over

vera, Skip and Gail Sack, and Byron and Joanne Shinn.

tax policy, international trade, health care, welfare, Social

Buchanan raised a total of $1,407,456 this election cy-

Security and Medicare. He is also chairman of the Human

cle (as of September 8, 2016), $838,800 from individuals and

Resources Subcommittee, which oversees federal assistance

$558,840 from PACs (a total of 274 organizations giving pri-

for families, children, the disabled and the unemployed.

marily $1,000 to $5,000 in contributions), and $9,816 classified

His most recent accomplishment came this August when President Obama signed into law Buchanan’s legislation to end

as “other.” If you’re interested in the PACs that donated to the Buchanan campaign, visit few.gov/disclosures/HSContTran.do.

taxpayer rip-offs in federally subsidized public housing – the

Jan Schneider, Buchanan’s Democratic challenger, is a

Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act – which has

graduate of Yale Law School and earned a Ph.D. in political

a provision authored by Buchanan to tighten income and asset

science from Yale University. She earned a Masters in In-

verification requirements for people in public housing.

ternational Relations and a Certificate from the Russian In-

Buchanan’s top priorities in Congress this fall include nation-

stitute of Columbia University School of International and

al security, emergency funding for Zika, mental health reform,

Public Affairs; and received a Certificate in International

helping our Veterans, supporting Florida’s farmers, and boosting

Organizations from the University of Geneva in Switzer-

retirement savings for seniors. Buchanan’s top priorities in Con-

land. Schneider has been actively involved in law and pol-

gress this fall include national security, emergency funding for

itics from local to international levels for many years.

Zika, mental health reform, helping our Veterans, supporting Florida’s farmers, and boosting retirement savings for seniors.

Schneider is opposed to converting Medicare into a voucher system and opposes privatizing Social Security or

Buchanan has received contributions from individuals

the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. She supports an

and corporations outside the 16th District such as Micky

assault weapons ban, and closing gun control loopholes.

and Madeline Arison (Carnival Cruise Line), executives at

She is also active in environmental protection and is a

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strong advocate of women’s rights.

In 2012, Miller was elected to the nine-member Saraso-

Schneider counts Lynn Kalish, William Cheesman,

ta Memorial Hospital Board, where she served the Central

Shelley Winkler, Lynn Sheppard-Carrter, and Rona Shays as

District for more than three years, resigning as Vice Chair

her largest monetary contributors. She has raised $38,058

just short of her 4-year term in order to run for State Rep-

to date and has loaned her campaign $26,000.

resentative. Miller believes that her success and good sense

Incumbents State Attorney Ed Brodsky (Republican) and

as a business owner is much needed in Tallahassee. Miller

Public Defender Larry Eger (Republican) for Sarasota County

also believes in low taxes, balanced budgets and smaller

are running unopposed in the November General Election.

government. On education, she believes that local control

Republican Greg Steube, our former state represen-

of local schools is essential to maintaining excellence in ed-

tative, a Veteran, an attorney, and son of retired Manatee

ucation. She is also a firm believer that we must enforce our

Sheriff Brad Steube, won his primary bid for the State Senate

immigration laws, and would fight against sanctuary cities in

seat vacated by Nancy Detert, who could not run again due

Florida. On affordable and quality healthcare, she believes

to term limits. He will run against Democrat and New Col-

in the free market system to improve care and affordability.

lege Political Science Professor Dr. Frank Alcock for State

Republican Miller contributed $60,000 of her person-

Senator, District 23, Sarasota County, on November 8.

al funds to her campaign and received another $120,000

As our district representative, Steube is the Chairman

in campaign contributions toward her primary victory. Her

of the Highway & Waterway Safety Subcommittee and the

largest personal contributors included the Benderson fam-

Vice Chairman of the Health Quality Subcommittee. He

ily, Ping & Fritz Faulhauber, Ariane Dart, Robert & No-

also serves on the full House Appropriations, Economic Af-

elle Taft, Anna Nekoranec, Robert Haft, Troy Barnett, Al

fairs Committee and the Health Innovation Subcommittee.

Purmort, John Cox, Graci McGillicuddy, Rick Helbing, the

The largest local Steube contributors include Dennis and

Kihnke family, and Freddie Starling. Companies behind

Graci McGillicuddy and the Benderson Family. His largest cor-

Alex include HCA East and West Florida, Venice Regional

porate contributors include Schroeder Manatee Ranch, Florida

Bayfront, FCCI Insurance, Publix Supermarkets, Schroeder

Blue, Walmart, Florida Crystals, and Halfacre Construction.

Manatee Ranch, and Comcast.

Alcock’s largest local contributors include Felice Shu-

Miller’s opponent, Democrat Edward James III, has

laner, Denise Rees, Ina Schnell, Sanford Rederer, Kathy Cof-

raised almost $130,000 toward his goal of being our State

fey, Charlotte Perret, Penelope Kingman, and Marty Rauch.

Representative. Local notable contributors to his campaign

Alcock teaches courses on world politics, international

include Gerri Aaron, Frank Brunckhorst, Joe Mendels, Lisa

law, and environmental policy at New College. He was director

and David Grain, Ina Schnell, Brock and Julie Leach, and

of a Marine Policy Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory where

Linda Monda. The Florida Democratic party has donated

he led efforts to assess the impacts of Florida red tide, sea-level

$16,500 in support of James for this election cycle.

rise and offshore drilling near the Florida coastline. Alcock also

James is a 5th-generation Floridian and a 2008 grad-

was a Senior Fellow with the Collins Center for Public Policy;

uate of Pine View School. He is also a 2011 graduate of

his efforts there were mostly focused on water, energy, offshore

the University of Chicago, where he was inducted into

drilling and Florida’s constitutional amendment process. In the

the school’s honorary society and received the prestigious

1990s, Alcock spent five and a half years as a policy analyst

Mellon Mays fellowship. Upon graduation, James worked

and economist at the U.S. Department of Energy and three

in Florida as a staffer on President Obama’s 2012 reelection

years as a Belfer Fellow at Harvard University.

campaign. After the election, he went to Silicon Valley to

For State Representative in District 71, Republican Jim

work with Google’s legal department. James also worked

Boyd is unopposed in the November election. His larg-

as a Regional Field Director on the successful Gwen Gra-

est contributors include Daniel McClure, John Neal and

ham for U.S. Congress campaign. His political platform,

Robert Spencer. Corporate contributors include FCCI In-

according to his website, includes expanding economic

surance, Caldwell Trust, West Coast Tomato and Manatee

opportunity, standing up for public education and teach-

Memorial. Boyd is Vice Chair of the Appropriations Com-

ers, preserving and protecting our environment, protecting

mittee, serves on the Agriculture & Natural Resources Sub-

children and seniors, and fiscal responsibility.

committee, the Rules, Calendar & Ethics Committee, and the Select Committee on Redistricting.

Former Sarasota Memorial Hospital board member

Trump Sarasota campaign chairperson, CPA Joe Gruters, won his Republican primary in District 72 and will run against Democrat James Golden.

and CEO of Mercedes Medical, Republican Alex Miller,

Gruters is a fourth-generation Sarasotan who went to

won her primary and will run against Democrat Edward

St. Martha’s and Cardinal Mooney. He graduated from FSU.

James for State Representative in Sarasota County, District

His great-grandfather moved to Sarasota in 1922, where he

72, to be our State Representative.

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winter quarters. For the past 20 years, Gruters has been working at the grassroots level as both a party activist and leader - including having served as Congressman Vern Buchanan’s Campaign Manager and as President of the Young Republicans, has volunteered on numerous campaigns, was Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, and for the last 7 years has served as the Chairman of the Republi-

In the 2016 election cycle, top political donors by zip code in Sarasota and Manatee counties:

Sarasota County ZIP CODE

DONOR

34231

Frank Brunckhorst

34232

Graci McGillicuddy

He also previously served as the Chairman of the Sarasota

33233

Gary Kompothecras

County Planning Commission, on the Board of Directors for

34234

Charles and Nancy Parrish

the Florida Sports Foundation, and served on the Executive

34235

James and Susan Crowley

Board and as Treasurer for the Sarasota Humane Society.

34236

James and Janet Stanard Leslie and Dick Rivera

34237

Stanley Kane

34238

Charles and Jane Rodriguez

Libby, Larry Lieberman, John McKay, Pat Neal, Diane and

34239

Mark Standish

Joel Schleicher, Janet Villotti, Eric Baird, Beata Cook, Lori

34240

Pat Neal

and Randy Benderson, and Dennis McGillicuddy. Corpo-

34241

Erika Sephardi

34242

Dennis McGillicuddy

struction, Comcast, and Manatee County Medical Society.

34223

Douglas Kahn

Gruters’ opponent, James Golden, raised $3,525 as of

34228

Rajesh Soin

September 9, 2016. His largest contributor is the Manatee/

34229

Lori and Randy Benderson

Sarasota Black Caucus, which donated $1000 toward his

34274

Herb Hoffman

34275

Robert Lumpkins

34285

Harry Walia

tion. In 2014, Golden was a candidate for the District 5

34292

Stephen Lingley Robert Storey (tie)

seat on the Manatee County School Board in Florida.

34293

Darwin Hale

can Party of Sarasota County, a post which he has held longer than any other Chairman in Sarasota County’s history.

Gruters, who has raised approximately $175,000, has benefited from the support of local notables such as Pamela Behr, Hamilton Coffey, Jay Tallman, Ali Bahaj, Jesse Biter, Barbara Carlton, Lon Deckard, Jason Hughes, Harold

rate contributors include Dolphin Aviation, Sarasota Jet Services, FCCI Insurance, Gettel Toyota, Halfacre Con-

effort. His two largest personal contributors are Maureen Chiafolo and Michael Chioma, both of Bradenton.

Golden is a pastor and former Bradenton City Council member. He ran unopposed in the August primary elec-

These are the candidates you will see on the ballot on November 8. Any other Manatee or Sarasota county candidate or race omitted from this article would be mostly out of our reader’s voting area. For a complete list of all campaign contributors, visit dos.elections.myflorida.com.

Manatee County ZIP CODE

DONOR

34201

Robert Wood

34202

Richard and Susan Dieter

So who are our biggest caviar-eating local fat cats?

34203

Carlos** and Janelle Beruff

Who always seems to be giving to political campaigns?

34205

Suzanne and George Dickie

Number one on the list is Dennis McGillicuddy, who has

34206

Aldona and Robert Beall

34207

Wayne Rickert

ingly plump in his campaign contribution wallet, is Doug

34208

Michael Norris

Libertore, who has given nearly $163,000 to 20 different

34209

Charlene Neal

Biggest Caviar-Eating Long-Term Local Fat Cats

contributed over $250,000 to 46 different candidates and committees over 17 years, and second, but certainly pleas-

filers over seven years.

Our largest fat cat companies? FCCI Insurance Group* wins first place by a HUGE margin donating almost $3 million to 443 different filers for 18 years, mostly Republicans.

In second place, donating almost $1.1 million to 267 filers over 14 years, is HCA West Florida Division.

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* Source: followthemoney.org ** (Carlos Beruff ran to for Senator against Marco Rubio in the primary)

To find out how much they gave and what candidates and PACs benefited from their contributions, go to https://www.opensecrets.org/states/summary.php?state=FL.

No matter what compels them to open their wallets, I suspect political fat cats will still be written about for generations and it will business as usual. But you can’t help but wonder if one hundred years from now, the power and influence some seek will instead be a faded memory. When it comes to power and influence in politics, will future fat cats be dining on caviar, sushi-grade tuna or a can of StarKist?

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Opportunity Mote Research is Changing the World

By Sue Cullen

E

ven in an area known for its munificent philan-

ceeded its $50 million goal, funds are continuing to be

thropy, it was a gasp-worthy moment when

raised, and Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Mote’s President and

Mote Marine Laboratory announced in Janu-

CEO, will reveal the exact amount on October 29 at the

ary 2015 that it aimed to raise $50 million to achieve

Oceanic Evening gala at The Ritz–Carlton, Sarasota.

its 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan. The Plan aims to

“People do not expect world-class science in Saraso-

increase Mote’s ability to conduct world-class marine

ta, but Mote has it. Very few people can’t find something

research, recruit and nurture the next generation of

about Mote that excites them. Scuba divers and snor-

marine scientists, continue and enhance Mote’s public

kelers care about saving the coral reefs or if someone

service to its communities, and transfer and translate its

cares about human health and medicine, they can find

science and technology for the betterment of society

that,” says Bob Essner, Mote trustee and Chairman of the

and the environment.

Oceans of Opportunity campaign. “The aquarium is a

Considering that Oceans of Opportunity is Mote’s

great thing, it is the public outreach arm of Mote’s re-

first multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign, it

search, but some people may not realize just how much

is even more impressive that the independent marine re-

research is being done behind those aquarium walls.

search and education institution sailed past that goal in

Maybe the most important legacy of the campaign, in ad-

considerably less than two years. That success may be

dition to raising the money to support Mote’s 2020 plan,

particularly eye opening for those who have not peeked

is that we now have a large number of people who know

beyond Mote’s public-facing aquarium to learn that it is so

that Mote is a strong marine laboratory with many com-

much more than a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

pelling projects. That is a lasting legacy of the campaign.”

As important a role as the aquarium plays in nurturing

Another key factor in the campaign’s success is its

appreciation for the wonders of the seas and the extraor-

grounding in the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan that

dinary creatures that inhabit it, Mote’s marine scientists

Crosby was responsible for initiating when he joined

also are responsible for world-changing breakthroughs

Mote in 2010. “Mote has done an outstanding job of

in coral restoration and aquaculture. They are exploring

laying out its future and envisioning what it wants to be,

potential breakthroughs to help mankind find new sourc-

and the campaign was based on what financial resourc-

es of marine-based, potentially life-saving drugs, seeking

es would make it real,” Essner says. “That is compelling

ways to save fisheries, working to educate the rest of us

when asking donors to help.”

about the importance of conservation and much more.

Philanthropic support has been one of Mote’s cor-

While Mote has announced that the campaign has ex-

nerstones from the very beginning, and the vital role

On July 20, 2015, Mote Marine Laboratory joined forces with members of the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (CWVC) and SCUBAnauts International in an underwater mission to restore Florida’s reef. In all, more than 50 divers planted some 250 fragments of staghorn coral in Mote’s special restoration site near Looe Key. Photo Credit: Joe Berg/Way Down Video October 2016

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LEFT: Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, speaks to guests at the 60th Anniversary celebration for Mote.

Photo Credit: Mote Marine Laboratory

BELOW: Digital rendering of Mote’s planned

facility on Summerland Key, Fla.

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it plays can be seen in the game-changing technologi-

years ago. Climate change has raised the temperature of

cal breakthrough that can eliminate the dire prospects

the world’s oceans and increased carbon dioxide in the

faced by the world’s coral reefs until very recently. The

atmosphere. The increased carbon dioxide is absorbed

breakthrough came from what the New York Times

into the waters, boosting acidity levels. These challeng-

called a “eureka mistake” by Dr. David Vaughan, Ex-

es, combined with coral disease and other threats, have

ecutive Director of the Mote Tropical Research Lab on

resulted in the loss of 25 to 40 percent of the world’s

Summerland Key. “This wasn’t developed with funding

corals with the prospect of losing the remaining coral

through normal government grants because it’s pretty

in the next 100 years. That is, until Vaughan’s fortuitous

audacious,” Crosby says. “Dr. Vaughan had the eureka

accident. While he was moving a coral that had taken

moment and revealed a new technology that pushed

three years to grow from an egg into a 50 cent size piece,

the frontiers of science and changed the whole par-

it broke, and Vaughan noticed that it had already grown

adigm for coral restoration. Now, we will be able to

back within a couple of weeks.

restore the coral reefs in our lifetimes. Philanthropy

Now, using a micro-fragmentation and re-skinning

helped fill that funding gap and made an enormous im-

process, coral is broken into tiny pieces that allow it to

pact in moving it forward.”

grow 25 to 40 times faster, meaning that in nine months,

Coral reefs account for less than 1 percent of the

those pieces can grow to the size of a coral that would

ocean floor, but support more species per unit area than

take 15 to 25 years to achieve in the wild. The large,

any other marine environment. Loss of the reefs would

reef-building varieties, such as brain, boulder, star and

lead to loss of enormous biodiversity and the collapse

mounding corals, can be grown in one to three years

of much of the world’s fisheries that rely on them for

instead of hundreds needed for natural recovery. Giv-

breeding grounds and nurseries, food, and shelter from

en the increasing impacts of climate change over time,

predators. For those driven by the bottom line, tourism

Mote marine scientists also are exploring which species

related to the reefs brings $7.6 billion to Florida’s coffers,

of coral are likely to survive best in increasingly hotter

and the reefs’ role in protecting shoreline during storms

and more acidic ocean waters in the future.

and hurricanes affects us all. “Most people think reefs

Oceans of Opportunity funding is replacing a deteri-

are just pretty things to look at,” Vaughan says. “If we

orating 45-year-old building on Summerland Key with a

lose the coral reefs, we’ll lose the places we love to live.”

larger LEED-certified research facility that will double the

And losing the reefs, which grow at a snail’s pace

amount of laboratory space and will include classrooms

spanning decades, seemed virtually inevitable only a few

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BELOW: Dr. Carl Luer and Dr. Cathy Walsh are Mote senior scientists known for studying cancer-fighting compounds from the immune systems of sharks. Luer received Mote’s 2015 Eminent Scholar award, which provides partial salary support thanks to philanthropic giving. He is one of several Mote scientists whose work is enhanced by community giving.

A juvenile snook

BELOW LEFT: Elaina Todd of Mote works with Treyvon Stanford, student from Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, during a summer 2016 education program.

Photo Credits: Mote Marine Laboratory

tists from around the globe who want to replicate Mote’s

seawall with aquatic plants or all three types. More

process and restore the reefs in their countries’ waters. “If

knowledge of snooks’ preferred habitats will show how

you asked me five years ago where we would be in coral

well the creek is supporting native species and will help

restoration, I never would have foreseen where we are to-

resource managers improve their habitats.

day. I hope five years from now, we take coral restoration

Dr. Carl Luer, who manages the Marine Biomedical

as much for granted as we do replanting forests or dune

Research Program, received the Eminent Scholar award

grass,” Vaughan says. “I predict we will plant over one

in 2015. He is one of several Mote staff to receive one of

million corals in the next several years, and we might be

the Lab’s awards providing partial salary support thanks

able to take many off the endangered species list.”

to community giving. According to Crosby, Luer and his

In order to ensure Mote’s ability to continue its

colleagues are developing potential new therapies for 15

ground-breaking research by nurturing the next genera-

types of cancer as well as new antibiotics that may ad-

tion of marine scientists, Oceans of Opportunity also is

dress so called “superbugs” resistant to today’s antibiot-

helping support a new two-year postdoctoral research

ics. Luer is studying healing and disease resistance prop-

fellowship program and its three-year Eminent Scholar

erties in sharks, skates and rays, and he and Dr. Cathy

program. “Bringing in the best minds in marine science

Walsh have demonstrated that shark-derived substances

is an important part of achieving our 2020 plan,” Crosby

can fight multiple cancer cell lines in the lab.

says. “Mote postdoctoral fellowships are entirely sup-

Education and outreach to increase ocean literacy

ported through philanthropy and help us unleash the

is another key Oceans of Opportunity initiative, and is

power of the best and brightest minds for innovative re-

Mote’s Community Outreach Coordinator Elaina Todd’s

search and to attract and support that next generation.”

full-time job. Todd’s program aims to provide hands-

One of those next generation scientists is Dr. Ryan

on, interactive opportunities for youth and adults.

Schloesser, who is developing and testing responsible

Todd has been focusing on building partnerships for

methods of restoring depleted snook populations. Mote

Mote’s education programs to provide STEM (Science,

is releasing microchipped snook raised in its land-based

Technology, Engineering and Math) education to more

recirculating aquaculture systems into Phillippi Creek

underserved and underrepresented populations. Part-

to understand how they use different habitats with the

nerships have been created with organizations such as

goal of helping improve their survival. The study will

Girls, Inc., Pace Center for Girls, Boys and Girls Clubs

determine whether the fish prefer natural shoreline with

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A Field Guide to the S.A.N. (Sarasota Area Newcomer)

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

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My O w n D My 70’ V ock for i k i ng !

Shhhh. Be very, very quiet. See over there, on that bench, sipping Lemon Berry Zinger Keva Juice? It’s a pair of S.A.N.s plus their three younglings. Notice the “Don’t Mess with Ohio!” t-shirt? Witness the manner in which they say “warsh” vs. “wash” and talk about something being “small” vs. “knee-high to a grasshopper”?

What we have here are S.A.N.s, a.k.a. Sarasota Area Newcomers.

Don’t get too close! Stay crouched here with me behind this Milano Red Honda Fit because, well, let’s be clear — no one quite knows what to make of these new arrivals yet. Better safe than sorry! The only thing we’re sure of is that more and more of them are arriving each month.

So let’s ask the important questions — why are so many appearing in our shopping malls, schools, and Subway sandwich shops? Why are they coming to our little corner of Sunshine Heaven? What do these S.A.N.s REALLY want?

These are questions worthy of exploration, so in the pursuit of creating valuable understanding, let’s consult area S.A.N. experts to learn more about the habits, motives, and inclinations of these curious new creatures.

Conversation #1: I chatted with Aimee Cogan*, a lifelong cultural anthropologist and amateur kite maker, while we were jamming in the Siesta Key Drum Circle on Sunday.

Aimee’s 1st S.A.N. observation: It used to be that our newcomers were from the I-75 corridor, meaning that folks from Michigan, Ohio, and the Midwest hopped on I-75 and came straight on down. Now? We’re getting the east coasters who used to end up in Miami and on the Space Coast. These people are looking to get out of the crush of big city living.

Aimee’s 2nd S.A.N. observation: A fair number of retirees are seeking turn-key easiness of living — often by the waterfront. With them, condos are a hit.

Aimee’s 3rd S.A.N. observation: Quite a few are members of what I call the “pre-retirement group.” They often own their own business and come here for tax reasons but still choose to remain active in their careers. Typically, they’re well-established financially, so they’ve got time to spare. This allows them to get involved with philanthropic and community endeavors.

Conversation #2: During a Third Friday Gallery Art Walk in Towles Court, I ran across Matt Otto**, a semi-professional alligator wrangler and independent translator of Norwegian sonnets. Here’s what he shared with me over Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino Blended Coffees:

Matt’s 1st S.A.N. observation: The percentage of younger families is growing each year. My guess would be that 20-25% of them have school-age children.

Matt’s 2nd S.A.N. observation: They are quite active in the community.

Matt’s 3rd S.A.N. observation: With Sarasota, you obviously get the beauty and culture that appeals to so many.

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Conversation #3: After finally getting the Kodiak Grizzly to mug for my camera at Big Cat Habitat, I caught up with Amy Drake*** at the liger enclosure where we watched Bru-

"A fair number of retirees are seeking turn-key easiness of living — often by the waterfront. With them, condos are a hit."

tus the Liger dance like Napoleon Dynamite. Afterwards, Drake — the vice-president of the Friends of S.A.N. Club — shared this with me:

Amy’s 1st S.A.N. observation: Plenty of people are coming to Aria on Longboat Key (16 luxury beachfront residencies) and the new downtown hot spot, Echelon on Palm (17 luxury residences). There’s high demand for the newest designs and interior layouts (open flowing spaces, lots of glass, open kitchens, spa baths, and of course the peace of mind that the newest coastal construction brings.)

Amy’s 2nd S.A.N. observation: Many are arriving from Sarasota’s traditional feeder markets, like Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Canada, and the UK. Over the past few years, though, we’ve seen lots of interest from California.

Amy’s 3rd S.A.N. observation: What draws them here is the laid-back coastal lifestyle, and how Sarasota is a fairly small town with big-city amenities. Plus there’s the arts, the weather, Florida’s no-income-tax advantage, and the sheer natural beauty of the area.

Conversation #4: I was feeding lettuce to my best manatee friend, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum when I noticed my own reflection in the aquarium glass. And I realized — I’ve been observing these S.A.N.s myself for some time now. Amateur zoologist and penguin enthusiast Ryan Van Cleave**** had wisdom to share, too!

Ryan’s 1st S.A.N. observation: When someone says “wildlife,” they think of deer vs. gators.

Ryan’s 2nd S.A.N. observation: They believe the term “staycation” means you

"...the only way we stay home from work vs. hustle to Disney for the day.

Ryan’s 3rd S.A.N. observation: They don’t yet realize that the only way we know know it’s fall is from it’s fall is from all the pumpkin-flavored beverages at Starbucks. all the pumpkin-flavored beverages at Starbucks." The Final Analysis:

It’s clear these S.A.N.s are here to stay and by all accounts, they seem

well-mannered, adaptable, and enthusiastic. In short, I am cautiously optimistic that their presence here is a good thing.

Final Note: Hopefully this brief field guide will help you understand them better such that if you find yourself cornered by one in an elevator, chatting with one at the Publix checkout line, or perhaps sharing office space with one at your place of work, you’ll have some good ideas on how to safely engage with them.

Stay tuned to SCENE for future field guides that seek the 411 on cultural and anthropological phenomena of local interest!

Not a lifelong cultural anthropologist, *Aimee Cogan, CFP, CIMA is Family Wealth Director at The Bellwether Group at Morgan Stanley. Not an alligator wrestler, **Matt Otto, CFP, AIF, is Managing Director of The Otto Group at Hightower Investments. Not the V.P. of the Friends of S.A.N. Club, ***Amy Drake, Ascentia Realty Group is Sales Specialist for Aria on Longboat Key and Echelon on Palm. **** Ryan G. Van Cleave, PhD, author, keynote speaker, and head of the new Creative Writing program at the Ringling College of Art + Design.

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SCENES FROM AN INTERVIEW

He’s Always Right on the Money Gus Mollasis Interviews Nice Guy Larry Fox

He hails from Ohio, the heartland of America, where he was born and bred with values depicted in a Norman Rockwell rendering. Humility. Loyalty. Honesty.

Integrity. His virtues are from another time when a handshake sealed a deal. A time when guys changed their own oil on Saturday afternoons as they listened to their favorite football team, while the leaves changed from green to gold. Today he continues to root for his favorite team – Ohio State University – and while he doesn’t change the oil any more on his car, he merely collects them. His collection of classic cars almost reaches Jay Leno-like heights. But don’t let his fancy car collection fool you. This man knows the real things in life that matter the most are family, friends and building relationships. From the outset, he took his Mid-Western work ethic and a bit of curiosity, along with a lot of smarts and hard work, and built a number of companies. His honors include being named a three-time honoree as an Inc. 500 “Fastest Growing Company” along with being recognized as the CEO of one of Forbes Magazine’s “Best Small Companies in America.” Like many, his American dream started humbly, in his bedroom in his parent’s house, where he taught himself to program computers on the way to founding a company to develop and sell ERP Software to the manufacturing industry. Who is this American success story? He’s a kid from Cleveland named Larry Fox, that’s who. Today he’s focused on his latest venture, Insula Companies, formed in 2009 with his partner Fred Cochran, to acquire distressed multi-family properties in Florida. Acquiring properties, creating wealth and building relationships is something he’s always been good at. You know what else he is really good at? Being a nice guy. As I sat down with Larry Fox in his downtown office decorated with collectibles and family pictures, I couldn’t help but wonder which of his collectible cars we would drive in as we sped through some scenes from an interview of his life. Would it be his ’67 Corvette?

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Where were you born?

Cleveland, Ohio.

Congratulations on the Cleveland Cavaliers championship.

Thank you. I had the real joy of taking my 11-year-old son to game six of the NBA finals. When I was there, we also caught an Indians game. I left Cleveland when I was six years old and moved to Columbus.

What was your first job growing up?

A paper route when I was 14. We had one paper for the neighborhood.

Paint the scene of your childhood growing up.

Midwest. Track house. Middle class family. I can still remember when I went to college, I never thought of going anywhere but Ohio State. At that time, I didn’t even know there were other colleges. When you’re from Columbus and middle class, you went to Ohio State. I can still remember my first tuition bill, $270 a quarter, which my parents paid. Can you imagine $270 nowadays?

Tell me the greatest thing you learned from your parents.

Probably work ethic. I just remember that my dad got up and went to work every day and never complained about it.

That was life. I remember when we were a little older that mom got a part-time job for a little extra spending money.

Tell me the greatest thing you hope your children have learned from you.

Work ethic again, although it’s completely different today.

My parents were very middle class. We didn’t have any money. Whatever it took to live. My kids are pretty spoiled, I hate to say that. We live a pretty good lifestyle. I don’t want them to get used to that. I want them to become successful on their own by working hard.

As a young man, how did you teach yourself to program computers?

I bought a book back when they came out with the first PCs. I bought my first computer from Radio Shack, and I taught myself how to do it.

As a second act, you founded MICRO Manufacturing Systems (MMS), a company that developed and sold ERP software to the manufacturing industry. Tell me about those days.

After I graduated from Ohio State, I went to Dayton and got a job with the Hobart Corporation as an industrial engineer trainee, and somewhere during that time I went and bought this Radio Shack personal computer, which came with a book that taught you to program in basic. At the time, my duties at Hobart were doing this inventory control, trying to plan inventory. As I’m doing this I taught myself to program dumb things, but eventually I ran out of fun things that I liked to program. So I thought why don’t I write the program that does what we are doing at work – inventory control more or

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less that keeps inventory and helps plan your purchases and inventory you need. So I wrote that program on that Radio Shack personal computer while I had my day job. They had a magazine back then that I put an ad in for $15 bucks to advertise the program. The next thing you know, people wanted to buy it. My second year doing this I was making $15,000 a year in my job, while I sold $30,000 worth of this software. I was in hog heaven. Here I was a kid just out of college more or less, making $15,000 a year, which I thought was pretty good money. I’d had a windfall, which gave me enough seed money to quit my job, start improving the software and selling it full time. That’s kind of how it started.

MMS became Symix Systems, which eventually became the leading provider of ERP software. Tell me about your drive in taking your baby to another level.

When I started doing this, I was in my bedroom in my parent’s house because I was trying to use the money to get the business started. Then I bought a house and ran the business out of the extra bedroom in my house. It kept growing, so I hired a couple of people. Once you have two or three people coming to your house every day, you need an office. We hired a few more people, and the next thing you know we have 1200 employees.

As you’ve climbed in your career, what’s the key to your growth and taking you and your businesses to another level?

Every day you learn something new. I did everything.

When you start with one employee you are everything. Then when it went to two, I did most everything. Then gradually I had people take over what I was doing. Ultimately I was trying to make myself expendable. I tried to hire people that were better than me. I was not a professional programmer. I just taught myself to program. So when I needed a programmer, I hired somebody better than me. When the sales started to take off, I hired someone who was a professional salesman. I just kept hiring people who were better than me. And that was kind of how we kept on growing.

LEFT: Jen & Larry Fox in North Carolina BELOW: Larry & Zach

What’s the secret to your success?

Motivation and desire. I was driven to be successful from a young age. That’s all I can remember – trying to do something to be successful. I don’t know where it came from. I didn’t really care about sports, and didn’t care that much about going out with my friends. I just cared about being successful. I was focused on success. That has to be your goal. And that’s not everybody’s goal.

You formed Insula Companies with your partner, Fred Cochran, acquiring distressed multi-family properties.

How did that idea and opportunity get on your radar?

Around 2005, I pretty much was retired from doing anything.

I was playing a lot of goYou would generally find me on the golf course. Then two things happened. First, I kind of got tired of playing golf, although you never really get tired of playing golf when you love it. The other thing was that my son was born in 2005, and I didn’t think it was a real good thing for him to wake up every morning and see his dad not go anywhere. So, when I met Fred around 2008, he told me that the apartment market had really crashed, and that he knows a lot about apartments, and he was looking for investors for a complex on Bee Ridge Road. He had worked for a company that had several thousand apartments, so he knew the business and presented me with the opportunity. I said, “I know nothing about apartments, but give me some time to research and learn.” I spent a little time learning about apartments and I went to Fred and said you’re right, this is not a bad spot. I invested in the first apartment deal and that went well. Very shortly after that, we bought another one, and then another one. It worked out pretty well. I kid Fred about the deal and this isn’t exactly the stated deal but I joke, “You do all the work. I’ll put in all the money. And we’ll both be happy.”

What makes Insula so successful?

Fred really knows the apartment industry inside and out.

He’s done a lot of great things. When we first started buying apartments, there were more apartments out there than there

was money. This was right after the crash. There were plenty of apartments around to buy and not enough money out there to buy them, because everybody was nervous. We bought some apartments and I had always been used to negotiating with price and beating them down a little further. Fred said, “Larry, let’s not beat the real estate agents down who are selling these, because we’re going to need them someday.” And that has turned out to be true. Today there is more money chasing apartments than there are apartments. And we have wonderful relationships with real estate brokers. We’ve built relationships.

When we do a deal, we’re not going to beat them down on the commission. That’s really paid big dividends the last few years.

What is the greatest challenge in managing multifamily properties?

The biggest challenge is getting the right people in place.

Everyone is running their own million-dollar business. The management in each complex are little entrepreneurs themselves running their own million-dollar complexes, some of them being more than a million bucks. You’re hiring, firing and you’re keeping your asset up. Getting the right people in place and then following up is key. We have a regional manager who oversees most of the apartments. And Fred is overseeing them. My philosophy is that we should not be buying anything that we can’t drive to because you have to be able to keep an eye on your assets. All of our properties are in Florida, with the furthest away being in Tallahassee. I’ve found that if they have to get in the car and travel six or seven hours to go and see something or hop on a plane, it just doesn’t get the attention.

Finish the following sentences: I know a good investment is sound when…

It is brought to me by somebody I trust and respect.

Hard work will get you…

Everywhere.

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Working smart will get you…

Almost as far as working hard.

One should treat their money as if …

It’s your own.

A great idea is one…

That’s obvious and that has an obvious benefit.

A successful entrepreneur more times than not will…

Outwork the other guy.

A good business partner is one who…

Shares the same values as you do.

A bad deal is one that…

I try to avoid. (Smiles)

A good deal is one where…

You feel really good about it.

What is your general philosophy on investing other people’s money?

We invest it just like it is our own money, because for every dollar they are putting in, we are putting in our money too.

How is it different from how you invest your own money?

We don’t have an apartment deal where we put investors into where we don’t have our money in. We have skin in the game. Trust me, I’m watching it.

What drives you and puts the fire in your belly to succeed?

I don’t know. I wish I could tell you, because if I knew, that’s what I would give my kids. But I just don’t know what it was. I just woke up one day and I wanted to be successful.

Is the American dream still alive and well?

Yes, but it’s harder to achieve now. I hope that my kids can move on to the next level of success. I think the dream is still alive if we get on the right track. We have had a no-growth kind of posture from the current administration that has not really fed a growth agenda. Lowering taxes and reducing regulations can help, and projects like the Keystone pipeline look like it would create a lot of jobs. I’m not an expert on it, but it looks like it would create a lot of jobs.

What is the most common mistake that most investors make with their money?

Investing in something that they don’t understand. Like when I invested with Fred the first time, I did learn a little about apartments.

What is your greatest quality, and what is the one thing you’d like to change about yourself?

I’m a nice guy, but I have plenty of bad habits.

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Is there a quote or mantra that you live by?

Yes and no. My wife says I’m a walking bumper sticker, because I remember things from bumper stickers. Maybe it’s this – “Time is Money.”

Name the first thing that comes to your mind when I mention the following: Ohio State University Football

Dayton, Ohio University of Dayton

Your days at Hobart My first real job and I loved it. But I did work in a car wash from 16 until the day I graduated from college in Columbus that I absolutely loved.

Boys and Girl Scouts of America My son playing basketball there every Saturday morning

You have been successful in making money, but just as generous in supporting various charitable causes. Tell me why it’s important to give back.

Woody Hayes said it best – “Pay Forward.” That’s another bumper sticker. Pay Forward. I’ve been involved with Out of Door Academy for a few years, which gets a lot of my time now. It’s just making a big impact on kids. It’s one of the most fun things I have done in a long time. I coached the fifth grade boys’ basketball team and we won. We played in Bill Ivey’s Suncoast Youth Basketball League with a team of ODA boys, and we won the championship. That was my version of Hoosiers. (Smiles) Teaching them to play basketball was the most fun I have had in forever.

Sometimes guys like Bobby Knight don’t get the credit for teaching the kids.

I got to spend about an hour and a half alone with Bobby Knight, which was amazing. Back when I was in Columbus, I was a chairman of an organization called YPO (Young Presidents Organization). We had speakers come in and I got Bobby Knight to come in and speak. Well, I had to go pick him up at the airport and take him back, so I got 45 minutes both ways, just him and I in the car. He is really a wonderful guy.

What I learned from him was intensity and focus. You could just tell from him that he was focused.

You were recognized as CEO of one of Forbes Best Small Companies in America. What is the key to creating and maintaining a great company?

As I’ve learned along the way, hiring the right people is the key to any business. You can give them the goals but you have to have the right people. I did well hiring, but as I look back at how I could have improved things, I could have always done a better job of hiring people.

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In creating an effective CEO, what qualities would you program into his or her DNA? First of all, I think it’s a gene. You probably have met people who are good with money and people who are not. I’ve had friends who have money and have always taken care of their money, and friends who “blanked their money away.” I think that’s a gene. I think if you’re going to run a business, you have to be oriented to making money. That’s business.

The second thing is having people skills, because when you ultimately grow to a certain level, you have to convince people to do things that they don’t want to do or drive them to other things. If you have someone who is financially-oriented and has good people skills, I think they’ll be successful.

Do you learn more from hard lessons of failure or from the fruits of success?

Way more from failure. Painful lessons stick with you. Have you ever touched the muffler on the side of a Corvette? Trust me, you won’t do that a second time. I don’t know if it’s a good or bad thing, but as you look back, you tend to remember all the mistakes you made. I’ve done a lot of right things, but I don’t really remember all those. I remember all the mistakes I made.

How did you find your way to Sarasota?

My parents came here years ago and bought a place on Longboat Key. I visited them and eventually also bought a place on Longboat. Then I bought a place on Lido Beach.

I had just been through a divorce and I needed somebody to decorate my place, so I called an interior decorator that I used at Robb and Stucky and asked her to come and finish decorating my place. It turns out she was getting a divorce and we hit it off. Then the decision became whether she was going to move to Columbus or was I going to move to Sarasota? I think I might have won an argument sometime

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over the last 15 years. But I lost that argument and got the girl, and that’s how I met and married Jennifer.

How high are you on Sarasota’s economic future?

I’m kind of split on that. I’m high on its economic future, but at the same time I don’t want to see any more traffic.

In Columbus you served on the Development Commission. What is the one thing you would do regarding Sarasota’s future development?

I think there is a nice controlled growth here, but I don’t want to become Naples or Miami. I want to keep this nice small-time feel. I’m lucky enough that I can live anywhere I want like Pebble Beach in California, but I want to live here.

I like it here, and it’s a great place to raise my kids. The best thing is our climate and the biggest challenge is that more and more people are going to find out about Sarasota, and the danger it will become overgrown like Naples.

You have quite an impressive car collection. Tell me a little bit about your affinity and love for the automobile.

I love cars and love to collect them. I don’t do oil changes or anything like that anymore. I used to. At one time I could take an engine apart and put it back together, but that was 45 years ago. My favorite of my old cars to tool around with is the ‘67 Corvette. Of the new ones I love to drive the Ferrari F-40.

What is your favorite way to find balance and enjoy yourself in Sarasota?

Spending time with my kids. Three nights a week I’m at Twin Lakes watching baseball.

Many years from now how do you want to be remembered?

I want to be remembered through my kids. I want my kids to do something significant.

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“As someone who has a cancer diagnosis, I like to say that I happen to have cancer, but the cancer is not me. I’m a person who has cancer. I don’t feel sorry for myself or let it get me down.” said Pearl Wald, Cancer survivor and JFCS Cancer support program attendee. “JFCS’ services have given me the opportunity to live my life.”

Ensuring that individuals and families are not alone, JFCS offers more than 75 monthly classes, programs and support groups to those affected by a cancer diagnosis including caregivers & family members, individuals presently undergoing treatment and survivors.

It is stories like Pearl’s, that inspire JFCS to provide these services to all adults on a non-denominational basis by a caring and compassionate staff, many of whom are survivors themselves.

Held at Temple Beth Sholom (now known as the S. Tuttle Campus) JFCS has created a special caring and healing center for these therapeutic programs, services and support groups.

• The Mind Body Center is a room where men and women can practice Tai Chi and QiGong as well as participate in yoga and cancer recovery exercise.

• The Support Room provides a caring atmosphere for individuals attending the various groups to meet. There is also a dedicated privacy area for fittings of ‘Knitted Knockers’, a program designed to provide lightweight prosthetics at no charge to women who have undergone partial/full mastectomies.

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Together Weddings

MADDIE GIBBS + ALEX DEME As youngsters, Maddie Gibbs visited Sarasota every summer with her grandmother and family, and Alex Deme constantly visited his grandparents in Sarasota. They both loved it here, so it comes as no surprise that both would eventually make Sarasota their home, meeting on the first day Maddie moved here two years ago.

Maddie graduated Purdue University with a degree in speech language pathology and is working as a PreK diagnostic specialist for Sarasota County. Alex, who moved to Sarasota three years ago, attended the University of Florida and is now an excavation and underground utilities project manager and estimator for Sarasota Land Services.

This beautiful couple chose the bayfront Powel Crosley Estate for their special day because of their mutual love of the water and boating. Maddie’s entire family from the Midwest was able to be there, including her 93-year-old grandfather, and close friends from Sweden and Norway. After the ceremony, the couple’s dog Bentley joined the festivities.

With their affinity for nature and outdoor sports, Maddie and Alex chose Costa Rica for their honeymoon, doing lots of zip-lining, white water rafting, fishing and hiking, and, of course, enjoying a few days of rest and relaxation on the

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beach. Maddie’s parents are Karen and Gary Gibbs, and Alex’s parents are Andrew Deme, Sr., and Kim Deme-Fulcher and Kevin Fulcher.

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JILL LONSTEIN + STUART MEISTRICH The meeting and eventual union of this dynamic couple is indeed a feel-good story.

Jill, originally from St. Petersburg, graduated from USF with a degree in marketing and moved to Sarasota over 21 years ago. She married, had a son (who is now 14 years old), co-owned a medical billing and coding company, and is now retired. She is involved in charities such as Make-A-Wish, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key to the Cure benefiting Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and Embracing Our Differences.

Stuart is originally from New York. He graduated from Columbia University, practiced law and was also an investment banker. He moved to Sarasota over 17 years ago, has two sons and is now President of R&W Distributors, a construction materials company.

Both Jill and Stuart enjoyed downtown Sarasota condo living for several years and lived only a half a mile apart; but while they may have passed each other a few times, they never met. Both wanting to find their forever mate, they joined a professional dating service. They were matched, fell in love, and married one year after their first date. Now, two downtown condos have become one on Golden Gate Point, which they now call home.

The couple chose to have a small, intimate wedding with close friends and family, tying the knot in a heartfelt ceremony officiated by Rabbi Brenner Glickman under a stunning red chuppah in the beautiful atrium at Michael's on East. They also wanted a fun affair with surprises, which started with

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Jill being introduced with trumpets blaring "Super Freak" by Rick James, and then walking down the aisle to Sarasota Orchestra musicians playing a beautiful rendition of Ravels "Bolero." So Staged elegantly decorated the reception in Michael’s Wine Cellar, and stunning chandeliers were placed by Affairs in the Air. Guests enjoyed a delicious family-style dinner and danced the night away to the awesome SoulRCoaster band. Jill credits the absolute perfection of her special day to the talent of Maria Brady of Choreographed Events, who, Jill says, “is truly amazing.” The couple cruised the Eastern Caribbean for their honeymoon.

Wedding Planner: Maria Brady, Choreographed Events | Venue: Michael’s Wine Cellar | Officiate: Rabbi Brenner Glickman | Photographer: Binary Flips | Flowers: Tiger Lily | Videographer: Voila Cinematic | Lighting/Chuppah: Affairs in the Air | Ceremony Music: Margot Zarzycka and other Sarasota Orchestra musicians | Reception Band: SoulRcoaster | Cake: Beautiful Cakes by Ron | Linens: Linens by the Sea | Hair/Makeup: Ana Molinari Salon | Invitations: Write On Sarasota | Wedding Gown: Blush Bridal

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JORDAN ELIZABETH LAND + CHASE BARTLETT LINDSAY The magnificent setting at Bay Preserve at Osprey on Little Sarasota Bay made the perfect backdrop for everything this couple dreamed their wedding would be.

Chase, a Sarasota High School graduate, was born and raised in Sarasota. When it came time to select a college, he decided on Florida State University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Chase is now a Sr. VP & Sales Team Leader for Brown and Brown Insurance. But it was his college selection of FSU that would prove to be the choice that would steer the course of his love life. That is where he met and fell in love with the beautiful Jordan Land, an Orlando native, who also attended FSU, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is now Director of Recruiting at Kforce, Inc. Jordan always dreamed of a glamorous southern wedding with a modern twist, and that is exactly what she got. Guests were greeted with glasses of celebratory champagne (the bride's favorite), and the contemporary sounds of a live saxophone. Chase wore a navy Tom James tux with black peak lapels. Jordan was escorted down the aisle to a live sax rendition of Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do.” During the lively cocktail hour, the "get up and dance" sounds of the sax delighted all as the groom's hors d'oeuvre choice of bacon was served (as well as other delectable choices). Clear “ghost” chairs made the remarkable sunset glow even more magnificently and everyone danced until evening’s end to the sounds of the Matt Winter Band. The sentiments of family and dear friends made throughout the evening, along with Chase and his closest fraternity brothers singing the FSU Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) song, brought lots of tears and laughter. The couple closed the night with the cutting of their naked cakes (beautiful bare cakes minus the fondant decals or buttercream ruffles are all the rage now), and piping hot chicken fingers and fries were ready for guests to enjoy on their ride home. They stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for a few nights and will be honeymooning in St. Barths in November. Jordan and Chase pronounced their wedding day “the best day ever.”

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The couple loves the beautiful waters of Siesta. Chase’s father, Bob Lindsay of Bob Lindsay Insurance Agency, and his stepmother Kristen Lindsay, are the couple’s boating partners on weekends. Chase’s mother, Kem Lindsay, is their fashion and fitness advisor since most of her career has been devoted to in-home luxury shopping and personal training. Jordan's mother, Ann Land, lives in New Smyrna Beach.

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Goodwill Ambassadors DONATING TIME, MONEY AND EXPERTISE TO CHANGE LIVES

W

ithout the use of volunteers, it is hard to

imagine

where

the

philanthropic

community would be today. Goodwill

Manasota understands that the altruistic individuals that spend their time giving to others are the glue that holds our community together. That’s why, at Goodwill, volunteers are called “Ambassadors.”

The Goodwill Ambassador program is a successful partnership that connects volunteers to the philanthropic community. In 2011, Goodwill vice president Veronica Brandon Miller reviewed the nonprofit’s strategic plan and asserted, “We’re going to need an army!” She began recruiting that army of volunteers, now comprised of

and Supported JobPlus (SJP) in 2015 alone. Goodwill

nearly 1000 people who donate their time, money, and

Manasota’s financial impact on the community is more

professional expertise to help Goodwill Manasota change

than $81 million dollars annually.

lives through the power of work.

Ambassador

activities

include

monthly

“lunch

Goodwill Ambassadors are a cadre of volunteers

& learns,” complete with behind-the-scenes tours;

committed to learning and sharing the story of how

networking socials; engaging Goodwill speakers for

Goodwill Manasota improves the quality of life for many

service organizations, churches, clubs or businesses; or

people in the community by creating jobs and offering

volunteering for Goodwill initiatives and events.

training to help people become more employable. “We

“The Ambassador program is an essential component

provide the training and education for our Ambassadors

to our success. Goodwill knows that a well-informed

and they, in turn, let the community know how Goodwill

and appreciated volunteer can be invaluable in helping a

helps those with barriers to employment to move toward

non-profit organization reach and exceed their goals. The

self-sufficiency,” Miller said.

dedication of our Ambassadors, the time that they devote

The Goodwill Ambassadors represent all age groups,

to letting the community know about the work that we

professions and religions, who help communicate the

do, is inspiring,” said Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO

importance of Goodwill programs in our community.

of Goodwill Manasota. “Our Ambassadors understand

“These volunteers know that for more than 100 years,

that Goodwill is a great place to donate items that you no

Goodwill has made a commitment to helping people

longer need – but we are more than that, we are focused

with disabilities and other barriers to employment and

on providing opportunities to people with barriers to

self-sufficiency. Our Ambassadors understand that lives

employment become more self-sufficient. That is the

are truly changed for the better through the power of

foundation for a stable community.”

employment,” said Miller.

Ambassadors also recognize and appreciate the

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Alta Vista Elementary School

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

While Alta Vista Elementary is classified as a Title 1

Enter the Eagle Academy, which started in the summer

school — meaning that the US Department of Education pro-

of 2013. With support from special donors Mary Kay and

vides supplemental funding to meets the needs of at-risk and

Joe Henson, the Community Foundation of Sarasota, and her

low-income students — principal Barbara Shirley believes

staff, Barbara has created a summer learning academy where

that there’s no reason to deliver anything but a first-class ed-

all kindergarten through third grade students participate in

ucation there. Her efforts to make this belief a reality earned

this seven-week program that helps them be better prepared

her SCOPE’s (Sarasota Country Openly Plans for Excellence)

for school and reduce the amount of summer learning loss.

Boundary Crossover Award this past September, and in 2014,

But it wasn’t just for kids. There was the Parent University too

she was honored as the Florida Principal of the Year by the

— an opportunity for the rest of the family to take courses on

Florida Department of Education.

such things as core life skills, self-help, financial literacy, vo-

When she became the principal of Alta Vista in 2007,

cational skills, GED, technology, parenting, and even lessons

Shirley knew she had her work cut out for her. More than

in how to help their school-age children with homework.

90% of her students were eligible for free or reduced lunches,

By providing courses for the entire family on campus, the

and many of their family members were high school dropouts

program built stronger, more trusting relationships with the

and/or had a number of stops and starts with their careers.

families through the positive experiences they had at school.

“Some of them had limited skill sets,” she explains, “which

It gave them a deeper appreciation for the importance of ed-

meant that they couldn’t realistically progress very far in their

ucation in the lives of their children and allowed them to be

careers.” So Shirley talked to them with the goal of trying to

better role models who supported education in both their

find ways to create connections with the whole family, not

words and their actions.

just with Alta Vista students.

Shirley explains that one of the most exciting parts of

It didn’t take long to recognize that “our parents truly

Parent University was their partnership with the American

wanted to learn,” explains Shirley. “They wanted to find ways

Red Cross and the Community Foundation of Sarasota that

that they could pursue different careers and vocations where

allowed Alta Vista to run their first certified nursing assistant

they’d be able to improve themselves and be better providers

(CNA) class. Fourteen single moms — all Alta Vista parents —

for their families.”

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would drop their children off in classrooms at the start of the day, then for four days a week, they would head off to another building on campus for a 9-4 schedule of their own nursing classes. Recently, Suncoast Technical College formed a partnership with Alta Vista and created an adult learning center in one of Alta Vista’s buildings, so CNAs could work with hospital beds and medical equipment

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as a part of their educational program. “You’d see them on campus, talking about tests, sharing how they did, forming study buddy groups,” says Shirley proudly about these single moms. “The amount of camaraderie was incredible. And in the summer of 2013, we graduated all 14 moms with their CNA certifications.”

Since then, they’ve graduated more than 60 people from the CNA program.

Plus, they’ve begun to offer classes for adults throughout the year versus just during the summer. The range of available courses now, too, has expanded: cosmetologist, child development associate, private security officer, forklift operator and much more. Shirley says, “We’re always looking to add new options based on the interest of parents along with an assessment of what needs the community and economy has.”

It’s no surprise that this two-generation program has become both a statewide and nationwide hit. Providing education and job-training opportunities for both children and parents is a pathway to future success for everyone involved.

Ultimately, it’s creating an intergenerational cycle of opportunity that will have significant impact on our entire community.

Jackie Ekstrom, a social worker for the Community Foundation of Sarasota County who has worked closely with Alta Vista, says that what she’s most pleased with is how they all took an idea and thoughtfully grew it in ways that could make a difference. “Sometimes it’s hard to have an entrepreneurial public/private group

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Yet Alta Vista is more than just that one program. For instance, there’s the Eagles Nest Volunteer Center. On a weekly basis, it brings together community and parent volunteers to mentor and tutor at-risk children. “Some local businesses even give employees time off to participate,” explains Shirley. Throughout the academic year, nearly 100 volunteers work with almost 200 students in core subjects such as math, reading and writing. There’s also the “Caught You Being Good” Program, the Renaissance Awards Program (which recognizes student performance and school spirit), as well as the Eagle Eye Newsroom, which is produced daily by students and broadcast into all classrooms each morning.

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With this, SCENE’s Wealth issue, we all have a personal idea of what wealth means to us based upon our upbringing and experiences in life. While my family was blessed financially, I grew up with lots of brothers and sisters in Walla Walla, Washington at a time where there was only one small department store and no Internet access. These simple surroundings made material things very unimportant. When my father died suddenly, it left my mom widowed at 36 with seven children and no job history. Even with his admirable success and financial planning, with my dad gone, it felt like the bottom fell out from under us. I was fourteen.

This experience greatly affected my perception of many things, including financial issues.

Money makes me feel safe and secure. Don’t get me wrong. I love beautiful things. But that’s just the trimming. When the coffers are full, my anxiety is down and I am calm. I feel protected.

My brother Norm eloquently defined his variety of types of wealth: Financial Wealth – “Make plenty of money for my family’s current and future needs and as much money as I want to share with others.”

Personal Wealth – “For my kids to do the right thing and follow a path to happiness, and eventually, true joy. For my wife and I to continually learn, and learn about each other, and grow old together.”

Relationship Wealth – “For my friends to know that I am ever faithful and loyal to them, and stand ready to help.”

I reached out to several friends and asked a few questions about their definition of wealth and wealth-related buzz words.

The responses below came from a variety of people with various perspectives including: Anita Wexler, high school art teacher; Georgia Donnelly, self-employed; Christine Nordstrom, entrepreneur, chef and owner of Sift Bakehouse; Greg Courter, commercial insurance advisor; Jon Kleiber, property manager and broker; Andrea Klein, teacher; Gwen Kruse, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent; Heather Holst-Knudsen, Founder & CEO, HatchPad & Chairman of the Board, KidBacker Foundation for Entrepreneurship;

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Anthony Mitchell, IT Support Specialist; Marilyn Billib, sales and marketing representative; Ken Norton, executive mindfulness coach; Kathy Daniels, retired social worker; Jason Procaccini, retired Homeland Security Federal Agent and Anonymous − an estate attorney and an advertising and PR professional.

I was fascinated by the definitions and categories that emerged.

FREEDOM By far, freedom was the universal word when it came to wealth.

One response caused me to laugh out loud: “Wealth means I no longer have to listen to or work with ignorant individuals.” I’ll bet quite a few of you would agree. One expressed a feeling of freedom this way: “My personal opinion of wealth is doing what you love professionally.

It’s more of a hobby than an actual job, which happens to generate the sustaining income that allows you financial freedom.” Freedom of time meant wealth to another: “...my mother was a teacher, and what I appreciated more than tangible things was the time she was able to spend with my sister and me.” Freedom with options was summed up with: “Wealth to me means being able to travel, buy what I want when I want without worrying, and providing for my child’s future.”

RELATIONSHIPS Gwen Kruse simply defined wealth as “family and friends”, while Jason Procaccini, having just reached 35 years in recovery, thought that “living the life, clean and sober with a beautiful woman” was his idea of true wealth.

FULFILLMENT The teachers who responded both seemed to separate financial wealth from fulfillment. Andrea Klein said, “I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference, not because I expected to be wealthy financially.”

SECURITY It seems that many of us find security in the idea of wealth.

These were the comments that resonated with me: “To have wealth is to be comfortable, to not stress over money.”

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“Wealth means happiness and emotional security.”

“Short term, being able to pay for your overhead, healthy food and medical needs without worry. Long term, not having to worry about the cost of living going forward.”

“Having enough material means so I don’t worry about the future”

BALANCE To be truly wealthy, one person said this: “To experience true wealth, I feel that a person needs to have a combination of friendship, knowledge and inner peace. These are very important elements of experiencing true wealth. Without this combination, I feel that you could have all the money in the world and be miserable.”

This balance between material and spiritual falls in line with one of Deepak Chopra’s teachings in his book, The Seven Sacred Laws of Success. To paraphrase, it is achieving “wholeness” in our material world by connecting intention with abundance.

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In our region, we have a brain trust of wise, experienced locals.

These are the people who have 20/20 hindsight. When asked, I heard the expected advice of saving and investing earlier and to avoid credit cards.

Some, like my brother Norm, said that they would not wait to start a business and would take risks earlier. “Decide on a general path that is truly ‘you’. Then, find a mentor, follow your heart, scale your dreams and change the world for the better. Don’t wait and delude yourself into thinking that doing nothing is part of the plan.

Standing still is a direct path to mediocrity and death.”

High school art teacher Anita Wexler said, “I would probably rethink my career. As much as I love teaching, it is very difficult to make ends meet. I am truly thankful for my parents for helping me out.”

A successful business owner said, “I learned a lot over the many years of having my own business. The first few years in the 80’s, I did not ask for deposit money from clients; I got burned a few times and learned a lesson. My advice to my younger self would have been to get that deposit money from the start.”

Then there was the advice from Gwen Kruse who specializes in luxury real estate. She connected wealth with ethics saying, “Always do the right thing and the money will send you to the wealth.”

A local estate planner advised, “Pursue a career in something you enjoy instead of what pays the bills. Happiness is much more important.” “...do what you love and stay committed to it,” said Anthony Mitchell, an IT specialist in his family’s business. Sales and marketing professional, Marilyn Billib, sets a great example with her answer, “I would not have done anything differently, because the experiences I’ve had are priceless.”

WHAT ABOUT RETIREMENT? I also asked if you are currently working, are you planning to retire? A large majority of our neighbors plan to continue some version of work for their entire life. Some to “keep the mind alert” and some because they love what they do and “can’t imagine stopping.” Entrepreneurs, artists and self-employed people unanimously came back with this answer. Those in more structured industries such as teaching, IT, advertising, real estate, law and business owners had a target year or goal in mind for retirement.

COMMUNITY WITH HEART The most recent count of nonprofits in Sarasota County is 3,585!

With over $4 billion in assets and $2+ billion in annual revenue, these organizations provide jobs, services and valuable business to many in our region. They wouldn’t exist without the giving hearts of our residents. Our economic health would not be so strong without their presence. When I asked if philanthropy or charitable giving was important to you, I received a resounding YES! Even those who don’t connect the importance of monetary giving find it important to donate time, energy or other kinds of support.

Giving was part of Heather Holst-Knudsen’s definition of wealth: “Wealth is the combination of economic prosperity, living without debt, ability to save, ability to not just support your children, but set them up for the future, and the ability to give back to your community through philanthropy and volunteering.”

The PR executive’s response was, “Financial resources to purchase what I want, help those in need and share with whom I choose without concern of having enough to do so.”

The direct answers to my charitable giving questions and its importance to our community clearly explains why our nonprofit industry is so strong: Georgia Donnelly says it’s very important. “You get what you give.”

“At Sift we ‘bake the world a better place’ by giving back to our community to make it better for all of us,” said owner Christine Nordstrom.

Another said that giving back is “extremely important; our company has an annual allocation for cash donations and the donation of pro bono services to not-for-profit organizations in our community, as well as encouraging our staff to join Boards and volunteer their time.”

Norm Jones said, “Without it, there can be no true success,” and Greg Courter said, “It is part of my being.” For Jon Kleiber, “Supporting a worthy cause is part duty in being a participating member in one’s community.” “It can be the foundation of a community!” said Gwen Kruse, and for Heather Holst Knudson, it is ““Very important.”

And from one who wished to remain anonymous, “Very, but I should be able to select where I give and not the government.”

“I feel that philanthropy and charitable giving are an important part of life. Many people don’t realize that there are different ways of giving. Of course, financial donations are important, but in addition to financial donations, the giving of one’s time and energy can be rewarding for the organization and the donor,” said Marilyn Billib.

Ken Norton shared, “I believe that charity begins at home meaning that we must instill spiritual passionate values.”

Art teacher Anita Wexler’s response gave examples of how to give in ways other than financially. “I dream of the day when I have more ability to give financially. However, as a fine artist, I donate my paintings a couple times a year to charity auctions. I continue to donate clothes and household items to the National Kidney Foundation and Goodwill,” said Anita.

Teacher Andrea Klein shared, “I would love to give more money to organizations and causes I care about, but it is difficult as a teacher. Most of my money goes towards purchasing things for my classroom that are not provided. Teaching is really a career they expect you to do without providing you the tools to do it.”

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Here is a list of some of the current needs in our community: • School supplies and teaching tools for our area classrooms (stop in at any school or ask a teacher) • Air conditioning in the Sailor Circus Arena - Circus Arts Conservatory • Land on Dearborn Street to build a new 200-seat theater for Lemon Bay Playhouse • Two new classrooms for 100 additional classes (capital campaign) for Venice Theatre • Financial donations to continue the youth music education and performance program at Venice Chorale • A space to call home for Sarasota Contemporary Dance • Fundraising, friend-raising and volunteers to help position The Players Center for Performing Arts for success in their future Lakewood Ranch location • Committed donors to provide consistent funding to Urbanite Theatre – a fledgling, cutting- edge performance space • Buy original art and support local creativity

WEALTH & LUXURY When I asked about money versus wealth, answers seemed to fall into the categories of security, options and freedom. Not one person mentioned things or luxury. Luxury doesn’t seem to be the first priority when it comes to wealth, but our economy is clearly doing well at the moment. The signs of wealth in the form of luxury are all around us - travel, gorgeous homes, toys and trinkets. So now let’s talk about the luxury from wealth!

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I was attending the fiercely philanthropic One Pulse T-Dance at Tommy and Jaymie Klauber’s Polo Grill and Bar over Labor Day weekend where I got to connect with co-hosts Eduardo Anaya and Joshua Beadle, and Zara Barrie, who took time out from her NYC writing gig at Elite Daily to help throw the party. The event benefited victims of the Pulse Orlando Nightclub massacre, through Equality Florida. Supporting a good cause and connecting with fabulous friends continues to be one of my favorite luxuries. I got to see some of my favorite people who always support Zara’s efforts - her family. Parents Richie and Lynn Barrie, Francis and Spyder Broussard (aunt & uncle), friends Siri and Torben Dal, Nancy Mina and so many more. Part of the group was off to San Miguel, Mexico for a quick international holiday.

Siri and Torbon left the next week for their London home. Nancy could be anywhere in the world at the moment, from her pied a terre in the South of France, revisiting old friends in Hong Kong, stopping in to see one of her four sons or at her Lido Beach flat enjoying the sunset and champagne. Traveling anywhere, anytime – what a luxury.

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GORGEOUS HOMES Jim Gallogly and his wife Janice moved into their gorgeous new home last month. Jim documented the custom build process via social media. After a successful career with Johnson & Johnson, Jim shares his wealth in every form (monetary, wisdom and influence) to affect positive change in our community, and continues to serve on the board of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

TOYS & TRINKETS This month, Jesse Biter checked out a new plane, the M2. Phil King received another sparkling ring from husband Dennis Stover on his birthday. Phil said, “Many more celebrations and I’m going to run out of space on my finger, but it’s a constant reminder of how lucky I am, and how much I am loved.” Nice. As an anniversary gift, attorney Bernard Walsh enlisted his staff’s help to create a crystal replica made of the original wedding photo of he and his wife Lauren. In my own home, western girl that I am, I was given a Smith & Wesson snub-nose I had been coveting, and my husband continues his search for the perfect collector car that shares his family name - the Maibach (Maybach for the car).

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which you can imagine, you are the lowest version of yourself which you can accept. Think about it.

We often convince ourselves that we are living up to the highest we can imagine, when in reality we more often than not live the bare minimum that we can accept. This applies to all aspects of our lives – financial, spiritual, mental, physical. Once we start defining our ‘lowest possible standards’ much higher than we do now, everything starts improving.”

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“Although wealth describes having an abundance of money, I believe wealth can extend beyond financial means and carry into being wealthy in health, intelligence, wisdom, character or heart.

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Do you enjoy the “Buzz on the Street”? Let me know if you’ve seen or heard some buzz about a product, event or person and watch for future surveys or questionnaires. Your eyes and ears

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The Step: One Woman’s Journey to Finding Her Own Happiness and Success During the Apollo Space Program The memoir of Vero Beach resident Martha Lemasters reveals the story of a single mother struggling to become a writer in the 1960s. But it’s so much more than that.

Working as a PR writer through IBM’s Apollo Program at Cape Kennedy wasn’t easy — it was a man’s world. The male engineers, scientists, analysists, programmers and technicians outnumbered women 200 to 1. In fact, women were considered to be “safety hazards” because of their distracting miniskirts. Catcalls and jeers were the norm for any woman who dared to try to break into this old boys’ club, as Lemasters did. She persevered and witnessed the unfolding of history firsthand.

Ultimately, hers is the story of one of the most powerful scientific and engineering teams in history, all spurred on by JFK’s May 25, 1961 speech to a joint session of Congress: “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth.”

Many stories set during the Space Race focus on the astronauts and crews.

This book has plenty of that information, but it also shares behind-the-scenes figures and stories, complete with black and white photos that help make this exciting period come alive. The writing is effective and the science jargon is kept to a minimum. The result? A very readable book that will appeal to many, even if you’re not a child of the 1960s.

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The Scottish Bitch “In this modern update of Shakespeare’s MacBeth, Scottish drag queen Latrine Dion does whatever it takes to win the title of Grand Dame,” reads the first line of the back cover copy of Jameson Tabard’s debut novel.

Sometimes a book simply has you at “Hello!”

If you’re willing to just roll with the ridiculousness, here’s a raucous good time full of stiletto heel attacks, some serious haireography, and the pursuit of the Gay American Dream. Yep. And this strange new world is well-described — witness “yellow nails like lemonade ice-picks” and “shiny red pleather platform heels.”

Tabard (the pen name for Orlando writer and actor Allen Gorney) has a knack for portraying characters with depth and substance, even if they do have OMG names such as Ina Godda the Diva, Latrine Dion, and a few that my wife tells me not to include in this review.

While this R-rated book (heck, it’s borderline X-rated at times) isn’t for everyone, the writing is interesting and the story kicks along nicely in dangerously spiky heels. If you find yourself more curious than affronted, give it a shot. You’ll probably be singing “It’s Raining Men” from cover to cover.

Rating: For more information about The Scottish Bitch (Beating Windward Press, softcover, 258 pages, $16.95) or the author, please visit jamesontabard.com

Whistle Blower and Double Agents Florida resident Ruth J. Anderson (not to be confused with R. J. Anderson, the bestselling fantasy and SF author of books for children and young adults) believes that the best thrillers stem from reality, and this book has that connection, being inspired by the actual incidents surrounding how 200 pounds of uranium went missing from a US nuclear power plant.

Here’s Anderson’s version of this all-too-real event. When an Atomic Energy Commission nuclear scientist visited the CIA on a safeguards follow-up, he finds that there’s a flaw that allowed for nuclear material to disappear unnoticed. He immediately reports this theft to the Atomic Energy Commission, Congress, and even to the President. But things get tricky when a US Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman falls in love with a sexy undercover CIA operative. Who can be trusted? And who took the uranium?

Anderson believes in serious research and for this book, she interviewed the much-maligned real-world whistleblower who actually found out what happened to the missing uranium. Did the situation play out similarly in Whistle Blower and Double Agents? You’ll have to get a copy and see for yourself.

The novel is a globe-spanning page-turner that feels authentic in the right ways. If you’re into books about politics, romance, Washington powerbrokers, and mysteries, Anderson’s book might be what you’re looking for.

Rating: For more information about Whistle Blower and Double Agents (Peppertree Press, softcover, 248 pages, $17.95) or the author, please visit whistleblowerspy.com

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