West Coast Woman APRIL 2020

APRIL 2020
Rabbi
Samantha
Kahn
Temple Sinai’s
Spiritual Leader
Also in this Issue:
■ WCW Foodie: Curbside
Pickup Locations
■ The Gasparilla Inn & Club
on Boca Grande
■ Sarasota Parks to Visit

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Editor and Publisher
Louise M. Bruderle
Email: westcoastwoman@comcast.net
Hope Springs Eternal
— Alexander Pope (An Essay on Man, 1732)
Contributing Writer
Carol Darling
Contributing Photographer
Evelyn England
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Kimberly Carmell
Assistant to the Publisher
Mimi Gato
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Here are our columns:
n Out & About: includes
fundraisers, concerts, art exhibits,
lectures, dance, poetry, shows &
performances, theatre, film,
seasonal events and more.
n Datebook: club meetings,
women’s clubs, networking and
consumer-oriented lectures.
n Mind/Body Calendar: health and
wellness events, support groups,
health lectures, seminars and
screenings.
n You’re News: job announcements,
appointments and promotions,
board news, business news and
real estate news.
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7 out & about
experience
nature…
Want to get out and still be safe
in our community? Consider
exploring the city of Sarasota’s
many parks. You can walk or run,
bike, birdwatch, kayak, picnic,
fish, walk your dog. The city’s
parks are diverse and many
make up for their lack of size with
great sunset views. Find it on
p12
12 explore city of
Sarasota’s parks
14 wcw foodie
15 your health: news from
Allure Medical
18 west coast woman:
Rabbi Samantha Kahn
20 your health: news from
21st Century Oncology
22 your health: The Renewal Point
24 travel feature:
Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande
on the cover: Rabbi Samantha Kahn at Temple Sinai in Sarasota.
• Photos by: Evelyn England
this month:
restaurants
offering carryout/
curbside
We have redone this column to reflect
the limitations on restaurants, bars and
any gatherings of people by providing
a long list of restaurants and other
food-related businesses that offer
curbside takeout. If you can, support
your favorite restaurants and also
discover a few you’d never tried before.
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travel:
The Gasparilla Inn
in Boca Grande
The Grand Dame stays contemporary
without losing its old style charm. The Inn
may be the oldest hotel of its sort on the
west coast of Florida (opened 1913), but it is
the only resort of its kind on Gasparilla Island
by far. If you’ve ever wondered about the Inn
or considered a visit, our feature offers you
an armchair “visit” so you can plan a vacation
there now or in the future.
p24
26 you’re news
27 business profile: Cutting Loose
28 the environment: sunscreens and
coral reefs - the connection
30 datebook
32 healthnews
33 your health: craniocacral therapy
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just some
thoughts
Louise Bruderle
Editor and Publisher
Dear WCW readers: so much has happened in the past month with the
growing severity of the COVID-19 outbreak. We have tried to remove any
events that we know for sure were canceled. Since going to press, there
may be events that have subsequently been canceled. We ask that you
call or go to the event’s website to make sure before assuming the event
is taking place. We want to support our local community by publishing
these events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
This Month: Rabbi Samantha Kahn
People often seek comfort or wisdom on life and
spiritual matters with a religious leader - meaning a
priest, minister or rabbi. You want a knowledgeable
person of course, but also a compassionate listener
who can see what your heart, mind and soul needs.
To those fortunate enough be members for Temple
Sinai in Sarasota, they have that in Rabbi Samantha
Kahn who came on board July, 2019.
While WCW has profiled female rabbis before,
Rabbi Samantha Kahn
Photo: Evelyn England
this is still glass ceiling territory. According the
Encyclopedia of Jewish Women, “In 1972, Sally
Priesand became the first woman ordained a
rabbi, teacher, and preacher in America. Since then more than 350 women
have become rabbis in the Reform, Reconstructionist, and Conservative
branches of American Judaism.”
We look forward to what Rabbi Kahn brings to the community at large as
she has so much energy, intelligence and compassion. Interesting too, that
April is when Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated – April 28 to be specific – the
day commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.
Travel by Car in Florida
Not only is The Gasparilla
Inn & Club beautiful, it’s
only an hour’s drive away.
It’s located on Gasparilla
Island which is secluded and
not crawling with masses
of people. As we cope with
COVID19, that means you
can drive there. No airports,
no trains, buses or subways.
But let’s be positive: it’s not
only beautiful as I said (and I was there recently), but let’s remember to support
businesses that are here while following best practices for our safety.
Girls Inc. Honors the Baranciks
and Others on April 21
Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor the late Chuck and Margie Barancik,
Dr. Laura Kingsley & Dr. Heidi Anderson with daughter Avery
Brannan at its 32nd Annual Celebration
Luncheon, Tuesday, April 21, at
the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
Luncheon chairs are Tammy Karp and
Mary Pat Radford.
The Girls Inc. Visionary Award is a
board-nominated award designated
to honor those who not only believes
in the mission of the organization, but
Margie and Chuck Barancik also see the larger vision for the organization
in the community and region.
Girls Inc. recognizes Chuck and Margie Barancik posthumously with this
award. The Baranciks were ardent supporters of Girls Inc., and their efforts
have changed the trajectory of the organization. Chuck, Margie and the
team at Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation lead the way for the Solar
& Conservation Project that included the installation of 564 solar panels,
which now provide 100% of Girls Inc. energy needs.
Additionally, the Baranciks have supported Girls Inc.’s Family Strengthening
Program and the August Match Campaign providing significant
funds to match donations from individuals in the community. Their contributions
to Girls Inc. will continue to be realized for years to come.
The She Knows Where She’s Going Award will be presented to Dr. Laura
Kingsley and Dr. Heidi Anderson with her daughter
Avery Brannan. The She Knows Where She’s Going
Award recognizes individuals who are role models for
women and girls in our community, have been supportive
of Girls Inc. and its programs, and have demonstrated
commitment to community activities, professional
organizations or non-profit work that demonstrates a
belief in contributing to others.
Dr. Heidi Anderson
Two Girls Inc. girls will also be recognized. The She
Knows Where She’s Growing Award will be presented to a middle school
student, and the Leadership Award will honor an outstanding member of
the Girls Inc. high school program.
Tickets are $150 and may be purchased at girlsincsrq.org or by calling
(941) 366-6646, ext. 211.
And some Good News
Impact100 SRQ, a group of Sarasota-Manatee women philanthropists
committed to high-impact, strategic grant-making, raised $342,000 at its
“Big Reveal” event on March 5. Jane Watt, president of Impact100 SRQ, said
that the group will award grants of $114,000 to three Sarasota-Manatee
nonprofits this November.
Local groups can apply for grants for projects in arts and culture, education,
environment and recreation, family, and health and wellness. All
grant applications must be submitted online by May 15, 2020, at www.
impact100srq.org.
“The grants we award are designed to have a major impact on the Sarasota
and Manatee county area, the selected nonprofits, and the communities
served,” said Watt. “Through collective giving, Impact100 SRQ members
demonstrate leadership and camaraderie as they cultivate transformation
together.” She adds that the chapter grew from 228 members and a total
grant amount of $228,000 in 2019, to 342 members this year and grants to
be awarded totaling $342,000.
Watt welcomes women to join Impact100 SRQ. “We’re women from all
walks of life, united for a greater good, with a clear understanding of the
power of collective giving,” says Watt. “We welcome like-minded women
who want to give back to their communities—and change the face of
philanthropy in our area.”
The Impact100 SRQ model is simple: Encourage 100 women to donate
$1,000 each, and then pool those resources into one large grant of $100,000
to be awarded to qualifying nonprofits in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
For more information, visit www.impact100srq.org.
Can it be true? Earth Day marks its
50th Anniversary April 22
Every year the Earth Day Network, as organizers of the original Earth Day,
selects an environmental priority to engage the global public. The enormous
challenges – but also the vast opportunities – of acting on climate
change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th
anniversary year.
At the end of 2020, nations will be expected to increase their national commitments
to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, so the time is now
for citizens to call for greater global ambition to tackle the climate crisis.
Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity
and the life-support systems that make our world habitable. Unless every
country in the world steps up – and steps up with urgency and ambition –
we’re consigning current and future generations to a dangerous future.
Louise Bruderle | Editor and Publisher | wcwlmb@aol.com
We welcome your thoughts and comments on this column and on other columns and features in this issue.
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Modern Women:
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features 100
works from the
Bank of America
Collection by
leading artists of
the twentieth and
early twenty-first
centuries. Artists
featured in this
exhibition include
Berenice Abbott,
Diane Arbus,
Tina Barney,
Bernd Becher
and Hilla Becher,
Margaret Bourke-
White, Esther
Bubley, Imogen
Cunningham,
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& Kelli
Sarasota Orchestra
has Songs of the 70s’
in Outdoor Pops Concert
The Sarasota Orchestra’s Outdoor Pops
Concert honors the music from the 70s
May 8 and 9 at Ed Smith Stadium. With
guest conductor Chris Confessore,
Iconic Songs of the ‘70s is a journey
back to a great era of music including
songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor,
Carole King, Cat Stevens, Gordon
Lightfoot, Fleetwood Mac, Neil
Diamond, Joni Mitchell and more.
The show features vocals of Nashville
based duo, Swearingen & Kelli, who
recreate the magic of the ‘70s singersongwriters.
Tickets: www.Orioles.com/
orchestra or call (941) 893-6300.
In Tampa – Modern Women: Modern Vision
George Washington Bridge, Riverside Dr. & 179th Street,
Manhattan, 1936 Berenice Abbott
Violinist
SooBeen Lee,
“Korea’s
hottest
violin
prodigy”
Rineke Dijkstra,
Candida Höfer,
Barbara Kruger,
Dorothea Lange,
Nikki S. Lee,
Helen Levitt,
Sonia Handelman
Meyer, DoDo
Jin Ming, Ruth
Orkin, Cindy
Sherman, Carrie
Mae Weems,
and others.
Held at the
Tampa Museum
of Art, Cornelia
Corbett Center,
120 W. Gasparilla
Plaza, Tampa.
Family Promise
of South Sarasota County
April 10 virtual event
The effects of coronavirus will be far reaching and go
beyond public health. This outbreak will undoubtedly
destabilize the housing situation of countless
families in our community unless we take proactive
steps to mitigate this now.
Due to the additional funding that will be needed
over the next few months to assist these families
and to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief
and nonrecurring, they have created their first
ever unGala, “A Night Of Promise” on April 10.
You do NOT have to attend because this is a
virtual event. There will be no large gathering.
Save the expense of the tux and little black dress
by purchasing an unTicket (making a donation) and
then spend the evening any way you chose.
The unGala can only be found online. The funds
raised will help support families with emergency
hotel shelter when needed and perhaps more
importantly, rent assistance to pay past-due rent
and avoid eviction and homelessness in the first
place when their shortened paychecks don’t stretch
far enough to cover everything.
Go to www.familypromisessc.org to participate.
At Sarasota Art Museum
On exhibit: Color. Theory. & (b/w) runs to June
14, 2020. This is the first installation of an ongoing
investigation into the art and science of color. The
subject of color theory allows us to look at wide
range of ideas, from cognitive science to philosophy
to literature, while marveling at the seductive and
confounding ways in which artists wrestle with color.
They invite you to pay close attention to the
artists’ use of color relative to the medium. What is
the relationship of color to material? Is color applied,
embedded, reflected, atomized, projected, inferred?
How do colors shift in the light? How do colors
appear relative to their neighboring works? You’re invited
to take a closer look on the third floor galleries
of the Museum, and then enjoy visiting their Conservatory
to learn more about Color. Theory. & (b/w).ne.
Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota. Visit www.sarasotaartmuseum.org.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Offers
Asolo Rep Engage (it’s online)
Asolo Rep announces Asolo Rep Engage, a new
online platform that presents new ways for the
community to engage and connect with the theatre
remotely during the unprecedented circumstances
brought on by the COVID-19 virus.
Asolo Rep Engage is an online education,
dramaturgy, and engagement platform that gives
the community a direct connection into Asolo Rep’s
creative process while also celebrating the art of
theatre and all the people who create it. As part of
this new platform, already existing programs like
The Scoop will be adapted for online use; in addition,
Asolo Rep Engage will feature interactive and
accessible educational programming for students &
educators. Asolo Rep Engage is free and accessible
to all through social media and email updates.
The program will use Asolo Rep’s website,
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and a new
Asolo Rep Engage webpage specifically for the
program to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Audience members will find content illuminating
past and future works, the artists and administrators
who make it happen, and art activities for at
home creativity. The company also hopes to offer
streaming of selected productions soon.
A video introducing the team and demonstrating
how to participate is available online at youtube.
com/watch?v=b1Kl6_Xraoo. Questions and
comments will be monitored and new content will
be added daily to create a real time conversation.
• Deadline for May is April 5 •
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individual organizations below
before heading out to their
events. Some events may have
been canceled or rescheduled.
We have deleted some events,
but are uncertain at presstime,
which other events may have
canceled or changed.
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Fun Raisers
The V Foundation for
Cancer Research and ESPN’s
Dick Vitale will host the 15th
annual Dick Vitale Gala, May
8 at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota.
The star-studded gala is the
crown-jewel of Dick Vitale’s
fundraising efforts for pediatric
cancer research. The evening
will begin with a “Celebrity
Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party”
at 6 p.m. and is followed by
dinner. At the event three sports
greats will be honored. They
are Bruce Arians, head football
coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Mark Few, head basketball
coach at Gonzaga University,
and ESPN sports commentator,
Stephen A. Smith. Recipients
of the 2020 John Saunders
Courage Awards are former NFL
Hall of Fame player, Jim Kellyand
Orlando Magic’s senior vice
president, Pat Williams.
Individual tickets are $1,000.
The V Foundation for Cancer
Research was founded in 1993
by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano,
legendary North Carolina
State basketball coach and
ESPN commentator. Since 1993,
The Foundation has funded
more than $225 million in cancer
research grants nationwide.
It awards 100 percent of all
direct cash donations to cancer
research and related programs.
For more information,
visit www.jimmyv.org.
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The 7th Annual Manatee
Pride Festival has a new date:
May 23rd at the Bradenton
Riverwalk. “We very much
appreciate the City’s approval
of and support for this event,”
said Valerie Fisher, board president
of Prism Youth Initiative,
the event’s host. The event was
originally scheduled in March.
Manatee Pride Festival will
be held at the Bradenton Riverwalk
Pavilion area from noon
until 5 p.m. Admission is free.
The Festival is a fundraiser for
Prism Youth Initiative, a private,
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non-profit community organization,
that has provided services
and a safe and supportive center
for LGBTQ Youth in Manatee
County since 2010.
The Festival will open again
this year with an interfaith
service, led by clergy from our
local faith communities. The
fabulous Beneva Fruitville will
be our hostess with the mostess
and other noted drag queens will
do two shows. On a Whim and
other bands will perform live. DJ
Oliver Dill will spin.
Many event sponsors will
be on-site, along with invited
public officials, and local media.
Vendors include community
and faith-based organizations,
artisans, crafters, and area businesses
as well as purveyors of
food and drink. CAN Community
Health will be on-site to do
free health screens. Vendor spaces
are still available. Contact us
at manateepride@gmail.com.
Parking is available along the
Riverwalk, with overflow parking
available in public parking
areas in adjacent downtown
Bradenton. Information: www.
manateepride.com.
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All libraries are closed
through Sunday, April 12.
However, the digital library is
open 24/7 and library cardholders
can get access to
download books, magazines,
and stream movies, TV and
music. For a complete listing
of digital resources, visit www.
scgov.net/government/libraries/libraryresources/digital-library.
Looking ahead, here are
some events to attend in May:
• University of Florida/IFAS
Extension Master Gardener
Plant Clinic on May 23,
10:00am - 12:00pm at Fruitville
Library, 100 Apex Road,
Sarasota. Info: (941) 861-2500.
The Plant Clinic meets in the
library lobby. Want to learn
more about Florida-Friendly
gardens, composting, or citrus
trees? Need a plant or insect
identified? Homeowners can
receive research-based lawn,
landscape and pest management
help from the University
of Florida. These sessions are
made possible through a partnership
with UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County.
• Master Gardener Plant Clinic
May 4, 10:00am - 12:00pm
at Gulf Gate Public Library.
Want to learn more about
Florida-Friendly gardens, composting,
or citrus trees? Need a
plant or insect identified?
On the first and third Monday
mornings of every month,
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,
Gulf Gate Library hosts the
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
where homeowners can receive
Selby Gardens has Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the Mind
Through June 28
I
n collaboration with The Dalí Museum in
St. Petersburg, Florida, the exhibit will run
to June 28. Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the
Mind highlights the artist’s repeated use of botanical
imagery alongside a surreal display of tropical plants
in Selby Gardens’ Tropical Conservatory and gardens.
The lithographic series Flordalí, on loan from The Dalí
Museum, will be the centerpiece of the Museum of Botany
& the Arts, along with photos that put the artist’s life,
work, and relationship with nature into context, as well
as photographs by renowned nature photographer Clyde
Butcher of Dalí’s beloved Catalonia Spain. They’re at 900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. (941) 366-5731
research-based lawn, landscape,
and pest management
help from the University of
Florida. For more information,
call 941-861-5000; or visit www.
sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/Hort/
horthelp.shtml.
Classes on
Living in Florida
May 5—Palm Care Made
Simple. Palms are as much a
part of Florida as sunshine.
So why are they so misunderstood
regarding care and
maintenance? Why are we still
performing hurricane pruning
when it shortens the life expectancy?
What is the correct way
to care for palms? Come get
simple steps to have healthier
palms that you will be happy
with all year long. Instructor:
Dr. Pat Williams, UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County residential
horticulture agent.
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• May 5—Florida Snakes.
Many people fear snakes, but
did you know that they are actually
very beneficial animals?
Snakes eat rats, mice and other
undesirable pests, and occasionally
visit our home landscapes.
Learn which snakes you
are most likely to see and how
to identify venomous snakes.
Instructor: Wilma Holley, Florida-Friendly
Landscaping
program specialist, UF/IFAS
Extension Sarasota County.
• May 07—Shamrock Park
Demonstration Garden Tour
Join Master Gardener volunteers
on the first Thursday of
every month for a free tour of
the demonstration garden at
Shamrock Park and Nature
Center, in Venice. Learn how
the garden integrates seamlessly
into the natural environment,
using Florida-Friendly
Landscaping techniques that
you can adopt for your home or
business landscape.
If you would like to learn
more about Florida-Friendly
Landscaping, visit their
publications page. For questions
or further information,
call 941-861-5000 or
email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.
• May 12—Let’s Make Some
Black Gold! Join in to learn what
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota
County is doing around the
region with composting, waste
reduction and recycling. This
90-minute workshop blends
indoor lessons with outdoor,
hands-on activities in our compost
demonstration area, and
includes live demonstrations of
our biogas and vermicomposting
programs.
Attendees will learn the basics
of home composting, the benefits
of composting, and how to
build a home compost system.
Plus, attendees will have the
option to purchase a GEOBIN
compost bin. NOTE: There are
two registration options for
this workshop: Workshop PLUS
a GEOBIN compost bin: $30
registration (includes bin cost),
which must be made in advance
of the workshop. Workshop with
no GEOBIN: Cost is free.
Instructor: Randall Penn,
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota
County waste reduction agent.
• May 13—Hurricane Preparedness.
What would you
do if basic services were cut
off, like electricity or water, or
if you had to suddenly leave
your home? This class will
offer tips and ways to prepare
for unexpected disasters, such
as hurricanes. Learn how to
assemble an emergency supply
kit and other ways to prepare
for emergencies.
Instructor: Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo,
UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County family and
consumer sciences agent Also
offered on May 13 and May 20.
• May 14—Recycle Right is
a new, open-discussion class
focused on the issues we face
in Sarasota County. The first
offering in this series focuses on
recycling, with waste reduction,
recycling, composting, and
other topics on tap through the
course of 2020.
Through group discussions
and classroom learning, this
class will frame the environmental
issues facing our community,
with the intent to create
action steps moving forward.
These discussions also will help
shape future classes, events and
projects offered by UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County.
“Recycle Right” takes a deeper
look at recycling, food waste,
challenges and obstacles, and
related environmental issues in
Sarasota County and beyond.
The goal is to involve individuals
passionate about protecting
the environment and willing to
work to make our community
healthier, but welcome everyone
interested in learning. The
goal is to facilitate a discussion
about the state of recycling.
Who should attend? Residents
with an interest in composting
and waste reduction Businesses
looking to implement waste reduction
programs Anyone with
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out and about continued
a general interest in the environment
Anyone with an interest in
becoming involved in community
composting and recycling projects
This is the inaugural class in
Florida, so your input and experiences
are important.
Instructor: Randall Penn, UF/
IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Waste Reduction Agent. Related
Offering: Interested in participating
in the UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County “Composter
Recyclers” program? Call 941-861-
9849 or email rpenn@ufl.edu.
• May 16—Rain Barrel Workshop.
Learn how the use of rain
barrels can conserve water, save
money by reducing the use of
potable water in landscapes
(lower utility bills), and reduce
stormwater runoff by storing and
diverting runoff from impervious
surfaces (like roofs). Practical tips
on the construction and installation
of rain barrels will be provided.
After the class, Sarasota County
government will sell rain barrels
for $37 each, including tax and
spigot assembly. Payment must be
made by cash (exact change only)
or check. Make checks payable to:
Sarasota County Board of County
Commissioners.
• May 18—Florida-Friendly
Landscaping 101. Florida-Friendly?
Have you heard the name
or seen the label? Wonder what
makes something Florida-Friendly?
This class will teach you the
basics of the Florida-Friendly
Landscaping Program. We will
show you the nine principles that
can help you have a successful,
beautiful landscape while protecting
our natural resources.
• May 28—Brown-bag Gardening
Series: Thrifty Landscaping.
Learn strategies for saving money
in your home landscape. We will
touch on issues related to energy
and water conservation, as well
as preventing plant replacement
with the “Right Plant, Right Place”
approach of Florida-Friendly
Landscaping . Register early at
ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com
to reserve your seat and receive
notice of any changes. Instructor:
Nancy Leighton, UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County Master Gardener
volunteer.
Location: UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County, Twin Lakes
Park, Green Building, 6700
Clark Road, Sarasota. Register
early through ufsarasotaext.
eventbrite.com.
Book-related
Events
Upcoming Events at Bookstore1Sarasota
for April and May:
• May 5—Florida Snakes. Many
people fear snakes, but did you
know that they are actually very
beneficial animals? Snakes eat
rats, mice and other undesirable
pests, and occasionally visit our
home landscapes. Learn which
snakes you are most likely to see
and how to identify venomous
snakes. Instructor: Wilma Holley,
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
program specialist, UF/IFAS
Extension Sarasota County.
• April 24 at 4:30 p.m. A Poetry
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Month Special Event: Dr. Carr’s
Poetry & Tarot Reading with Dr.
Emily Carr, Visiting Assistant
Professor of Creative Writing at
New College of Florida.
Dr. Carr will be available at the
store for individual poetry-based
Tarot readings from 4:30-5:30 pm
and 6:30-7 pm. From 5:30-6:30
pm, she will read from her Tarot
romance, Name Your Bird Without
A Gun, and talk about creativity,
storytelling and the Tarot.
The reading will be interactive, so
the group will receive a collective
Tarot reading that will determine
which excerpts Emily reads from
her Tarot romance. Audience
members will also leave with
some tips and tricks for using the
Tarot as inspiration, muse, coach,
editor, etc.
• May 17 at 2 p.m. PoetryMic
Special Edition with The Frondes
Readers. PoetryMic is a series
that presents an array of varied
and talented poets. The Frondes
Readers are a group of five women
poets who have been workshopping
their poems together
for four years. The readers are:
Ann Stanford, Babo Kamel, Kathy
Alma Peterson, Patricia Corbus
and Anne McCrary Sullivan. All
five are accomplished, published
poets. Their works have appeared
in journals, chapbooks and in
collections. Two of the readers
are full-time Sarasota residents,
while the rest are seasonal.
• Thursday mornings, May
28, June 4 and June 11, 8:30-10
a.m. Getting To “Go” The Pre-
Writing Process: a three week
writing workshop with Editor Laurie
Rosin. Workshop cost $60 for all
three sessions. Whether your project
is fiction or nonfiction, Getting
To “Go” workshops will guide you
through a series of simple decisions
for pinpointing your core
subject and evaluating potential
content. You will learn to prioritize
and organize, then develop and finally
write. Laurie Rosin has been
a developmental and senior-project
book editor since 1979 and has
edited 39 national best sellers. She
has been the recipient of a fellowship
in Expository Writing from
the National Endowment for the
Humanities. Laurie has also published
articles in Writers Digest.
Registration Required.
Book Clubs:
• May 12 at 11 a.m. The Mysteries
to Die For Book Club led by
Elsie Souza. This month we’re
discussing Detective Inspector
Huss by Helene Tursten. Purchase
of the book at Bookstore1
or purchased at our online
store required for participation.
About Detective Inspector Huss:
One of the most prominent citizens
of Göteborg, Sweden, plunges
to his death off an apartment
balcony, but what appears to be
a “society suicide” soon reveals
itself to be a carefully plotted
murder. Irene Huss finds herself
embroiled in a complex and highstakes
investigation. As Huss and
her team begin to uncover the
victim’s hidden past, they are
dragged into Sweden’s seamy underworld
of street gangs, struggling
immigrants, and neo-Nazis
in order to catch the killer.
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• May 13 at 11 a.m. The Discovering
Florida with Kathie Book
Club led by Kathie Daley. The
month we’re discussing Shadow
Country by Peter Matthiessen.
Purchase of the book at Bookstore1
or purchased at our online
store required for participation.
About Shadow Country: Killing
Mister Watson, Lost Man’s River,
and Bone by Bone—Peter Matthiessen’s
great American epic
about Everglades sugar planter
and notorious outlaw E. J. Watson
on the wild Florida frontier at the
turn of the twentieth century—
were originally conceived as one
vast, mysterious novel. Now, in
this bold new rendering, Matthiessen
has marvelously distilled a
monumental work while deepening
the insights and motivations
of his characters with brilliant
rewriting throughout.
• May 18 at 5:30 p.m. The Historical
Fiction Book Club led by
Melanie Hensey. They’re discussing
The Indigo Girl by Natasha
Boyd. Purchase of the book at
Bookstore1 or purchased at our
online store required for participation.
The year is 1739. Eliza Lucas
is sixteen years old when her
father leaves her in charge of their
family’s three plantations in rural
South Carolina and then proceeds
to bleed the estates dry in pursuit
of his military ambitions. So begins
an incredible story of love,
dangerous and hidden friendships,
ambition, betrayal, and
sacrifice. This book is set between
1739 and 1744, with romance,
intrigue, forbidden friendships,
and political and financial threats
weaving together to form the story
of a remarkable young woman
whose actions were before their
time: the story of the indigo girl.
Reservations suggested. More
event info at www.sarasotabooks.com
or call 941-365-7900.
Do you love reading? Do you
also love nature? Join discussion
facilitator, Kristina Skepton, for
a lively conversation in Conservation
Foundation of the Gulf
Coast’s new bi-monthly ‘Conservation
Community Book Club.’
Book selections of both fiction
and non-fiction will all have the
common theme of nature and
wildlife in the world around us.
Meetings take place the third
Thursday of every other month,
10:30am to noon. The first fifteen
minutes of the meeting will
include socializing, coffee, and
light refreshments with the discussion
beginning at 10:45am.
Coming up:
• May 21: The Everglades: River
of Grass by Marjorie Stoneman
Douglas. Facilitator: Kristina
Skepton is a Baltimore City native
who grew up playing in the street,
literally, and did not know a maple
from an oak. Her family summer
vacations in Chincoteague Virginia,
home of the Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge, opened her
eyes to the wonder and beauty of
the natural world. Despite her “city
girl” upbringing, Kristina snagged
the job as “Weekend Naturalist”
at Oregon Ridge Nature Center
in Baltimore County where she
led nature hikes and workshops
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while in college. She still describes
herself as a “city girl” but she looks
forward to once again engaging
with environmentally-conscious
folks through this book club.
Register in advance on their
website. Bay Preserve at Osprey,
400 Palmetto Ave Osprey.
At The Ringling
The Ringling is working on
rescheduling its exhibits. For
now, visit ringling.org for more
information.
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Art Exhibits
Art Center Sarasota:
• Cycle 4 (to April 18) Gallery
One features a solo exhibit of
recent paintings by Sarasota
artist and illustrator Javier Rodriguez
(“Javo”). Gallery Two
features a solo exhibit of whimsical
cut-paper artworks titled
“A Razor’s Edge” by Sarasota-based
artist Philomena Marano.
Gallery Three features an
exhibition of works by SERVER-
US, a Miami-based group of
Cuban-American artists whose
works explore a vision of unity
and heterogeneity in contemporary
America. Gallery Four
features an open, all-media,
all-subjects, juried exhibition
titled “Uncharted.”
Art Center Sarasota 707 N.
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Info:
941-365-2032 or visit www.
artsarasota.org.
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Come to the Sarasota Audubon
Nature Center, 999 Center
Rd, Sarasota, in April to see a solo
show of Patricia Rockwood’s bird
paintings. Rockwood has lived in
Sarasota for over 20 years now, and
the decreasing numbers of birds in
the skies informs her work.
You can also see her work in
an exhibit entitled “Botanical
Caprice” on display at the Venice
Theatre in their balcony. It’s a row
of pen and ink botanicals with
watercolor washes that includes 16
works altogether.
The Venice Theatre is located at
140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. Info:
941-488-1115. The theatre is
open Tuesday through Saturday;
closed Monday.
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The Harmony Gallery features
local artists showcasing their
work in solo exhibitions throughout
the Sarasota Orchestra’s season.
These juried exhibitions feature
artists with mediums ranging
from painting to photography.
Twenty-five percent of all proceeds
from the sale of the artwork benefit
the Sarasota Orchestra.
Next up:
• Alissa “LISS” Silvers who is
best known for her combination
of abstract art and expressive
portrait illustrations. Born and
raised in Münchwilen, Switzerland
and now based in Sarasota,
Liss’ work is a personal expression
of the many places she’s been and
the people she’s met. She brings
a subtle and modern feel to her
paintings through a unique balance
of color compositions and
inspiring portraits. Viewing her
abstract, dynamic and harmonic
works of art is an exciting kinetic
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experience. The primary medium
she uses is acrylic on canvas.
Exhibit dates: Runs to May 22.
Location: 709 N. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota.
ArtCenter Manatee:
There’s a watercolor exhibit at
Palmetto Historical Park & Agricultural
Museum by Pat Robertson.
Robertson is a 33 year
resident of Manatee County, specifically
Palmetto and Terra Ceia.
She is a watercolorist and took
her first class at ArtCenter Manatee
and is a signature member
of the Florida Watercolor and the
Suncoast Watercolor Societies.
The exhibit runs through April
9. Some of the paintings will be
for sale and can be picked up after
the exhibit closes.
For information, call (941)721-2034.
The park and museum are located
at 515-10th Ave. West, Palmetto.
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Art Uptown Gallery:
James Gabbert’s sculptures will
be featured at Art Uptown Gallery
in an exhibit entitled Lyrical
Figurative Bronzes. Gabbert’s
works have been described as
lyrical due to their flowing lines
and graceful poses. James says, “I
strive to have every sculpture be
beautiful from every angle. Sculpture
is really four-dimensional.
By walking around a sculpture,
the dimension of time brings new
forms into view. The gracefulness
of the human figure adds yet another
dimension of meaning and
connection to our humanity.”
The exhibit runs through April
24. Art Uptown is at 1367 Main
Street, Sarasota. Info: 941-955-
5409 or visit www.artuptown.com.
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At Selby Gardens:
• Special exhibition: Myakka
River: A Florida Treasure.
For more than 20 years, Clyde
Butcher has explored the deeper
regions of Myakka and spent
seasons experiencing its changes
and its diverse ecosystems. Designated
as a Florida Wild and Scenic
River, the tannic waters flow
through bottomland swamp and
freshwater marsh spilling into
lakes and sinkholes.
Alligators, turtles and cottonmouths
swim in the river. Herons,
cranes and limpkins strut
through its shallows, feeding in
the muck. In the rainy season,
the river rises and floods. In the
dry months, the river shrinks
and wildlife once again lines the
banks of the Myakka River.
The exhibition features the
large-format, photographs taken
by world-renowned landscape
photographer Clyde Butcher and
runs through September 6.
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Theatre
The Players Centre for
Performing Arts has:
• Players Teens: Peter/Wendy.
May 8-9. In this lyrical, atmospheric
interpretation of Peter
Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar
story down to its emotional
essence. Peter lures Wendy away
from her nursery to the magical
world of Neverland, where she
joins his adventures with Tinker
Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing
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out and about continued
Captain Hook. A low-tech, inventive
adaptation that pays homage
to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie’s
original, Peter/Wendy will
mesmerize audiences of all ages.
• The Players Kids: The Music
Man Jr. May 16- 17. There’s
trouble in River City when a fasttalking
salesman get his heart
stolen by the town librarian
in this adaptation of the Tony
Award-winning Broadway classic.
• SylviaSummer Sizzler Series
June 10-21. Middle-aged Greg
finds Sylvia, a dog (played by a
human). When he brings her back
to the empty nest he shares with
Kate, man’s relationship with is
best friend becomes a major bone
of contention with his wife of 22
years. Both comic and dramatic,
the play revels in our ability to
project human characteristics on
ton our non-human companions.
They’re at 838 N. Tamiami Tr.,
Sarasota. Info: 941-365-2494 or
visit www.theplayers.org.
Concerts & Shows
At the Van Wezel:
check their website for updates:
• A Bronx Tale. April 21-22. Three
years ago, Academy Award nominee
Chazz Palminteri teamed
up with Academy Award winner
Robert De Niro, Tony Award winner
Jerry Zaks and Tony Award
nominee Sergio Trujillo to create
this streetwise musical - based on
Palminteri’s true life story.
A Bronx Tale, Broadway’s hit
crowd-pleaser, takes you to the
stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s,
where a young man is caught between
the father he loves and the
mob boss he’d love to be. Bursting
with high-energy dance numbers
and original doo-wop tunes
from Alan Menken (Beauty and
the Beast) and Glenn Slater (Love
Never Dies).
• Come From Away. April 28-May
3. This New York Times Critics’
Pick takes you into the heart of
the remarkable true story of 7,000
stranded passengers and the small
town in Newfoundland that welcomed
them. Cultures clashed and
nerves ran high, but uneasiness
turned into trust, music soared
into the night, and gratitude grew
into enduring friendships.
• One Night Of Queen. May 6.
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s
Stars In Their Eyes “Live Grand
Final,” with the largest number of
votes ever received in the show’s
history. Since 2002, Gary Mullen
and the Works have performed
all over the world to sell-out audiences,
paying tribute to rock legends,
Queen. One Night of Queen
is a live concert, recreating the
look, sound, pomp and showmanship
of Queen.
• The Bachelor Live On Stage.
May 7. The most successful reality
romance series in the history of
television is coming to your hometown.
Featuring Bachelor alum
Ben Higgins as your host, The
Bachelor Live On Stage official
tour guarantees all the drama, the
gossip and the romance of your
favorite TV show in one delightful
evening for the ultimate fan party.
Tickets: VanWezel.org or call
(941) 953-3368.
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Live Music
Sarasota Music Festival to
highlight 100 years of women’s
right to vote in June. For the first
time in its history, the 2020 Sarasota
Music Festival will feature
themed programming – a move
inspired by the 100th anniversary
of women’s right to vote.
Titled “Voices Unbound,” the
festival highlights the history
of women in classical music, going
back to the 11th century composer
Hildegard von Bingen. Tickets are
on sale now.
The 2020 Festival, entering its
56th season, runs from May 30
– June 20 and features a trailblazing
schedule that includes:
• a total of 16 works by female
composers, making up 10 of the 14
concerts a performance of a work
by of Hildegard von Bingen, an
11th century Benedictine abbess
who is one of the earliest female
composers whose work survives
• a panel featuring four leading
women composers (Joan Tower,
Caroline Shaw, Natalie Joachim,
and Maya Miro Johnson)
• Fanm d’Ayiti (Women of Haiti),
an evening-length work for voice,
flute, string quartet and electronics
by composer/performer Nathalie
Joachim
Every June, faculty artists and
pre-professional musicians come
together in Sarasota to study and
perform chamber and orchestral
music. Nearly 400 students worldwide
audition to participate in the
Sarasota Music Festival each year,
but only 60 are accepted for the
prestigious Festival, a program of
the Sarasota Orchestra.
In its fourth season under Music
Director Jeffrey Kahane, the
2020 Festival welcomes more than
40 guest artists, including many
of the Festival’s own alumni.
Additional Information about
the Sarasota Music Festival is
available at www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival.
Patrons may reach
the Box Office at (941) 953-3434.
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Lectures at Historic
Spanish Point
Join Historic Spanish Point for
incredible stories on the artists
that shaped and influenced history
around the world. They have
an art lecture series with Baila
Miller. Her presentations will
connect you to the art world in a
whole new way. All presentations
take place at Historic Spanish
Point’s Visitor Center Classrooms.
20th Century Women Who
Shaped Arts & Culture
• Tuesday, April 23, 1-2:30 pm
– Bertha Palmer and the World
Columbian Exposition
• Thursday, May 14, 1-2:30 pm
– Paris, the Luminous Years:
Gertrude Stein’s Legacy
This is a partial list. Historic
Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami
Tr., Osprey. Tickets are $20 and
can be purchased by calling
941-966-52140.
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List of Events
Cancelled Due to
Coronavirus in
Sarasota:
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Thursday, April 2: Florida
Winefest & Auction through
April 6. Postponed to Oct. 29 to
Nov. 2.
• Friday, April 3: Author event
with Pat Averbach at Bookstore1
Postponed. New date
TBD.
• SPARCCle in the City: 40th Anniversary
Ruby Celebration at
The Westin Canceled.
• Saturday, April 4: Sarasota
World Dance Festival Postponed.
New date TBD.
• Saturday, April 11: Siesta Key
Egg Hunt and Children’s Easter
Party at Turtle Beach Canceled.
• Wednesday, April 15: PMP
Alumni Performances
through April 19 Postponed.
New date TBD.
• Friday, April 24: “Giving Sarasota
a Healthy Start” Luncheon
at Van Wezel Performing Arts
Hall Canceled.
• Saturday, May 9 Healthy Start
Sarasota Community Baby
Shower Postponed. New date
TBD.
Other Closings/
Cancellations:
Marietta Museum of Art &
Whimsy is closed until April 2.
• All programs, events, performances
and guided tours
at The Ringling are canceled
through April 6. Tickets to the
museums and the first floor of
the Ca’ d’ Zan are only available
prior to arrival.
• Sarasota Opera has suspended
all performances. More information
available on their website.
• Mote Marine Laboratory &
Aquarium is closed until further
notice.
• The Sarasota Art Museum of
Ringling College will be closed
until further notice.
• The Players Centre for Performing
Arts cancels all shows
through April 18.
• Florida Studio Theatre is
closed until further notice.
Ticketholders for canceled
performances are encouraged
to donate their tickets as
tax-deductible donations back
to FST to help support the organization
through the imminent
financial impact of these forced
closures. Patrons may also
transfer tickets to future FST
seasons. They plan to reopen
the first week of June for their
Summer Season.
• Neuro Challenge Foundation
for Parkinson’s runs and sponsors
are canceled until further
notice.
• McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre is
closed until further notice.
• Asolo Rep is suspending all
public performances and events
for the remainder of our season,
originally scheduled to run
through June 28. This includes
the performances of The Great
Leap, Knoxville, Hood and Snow
White. The complete 2020-21
season will be announced on
Friday, April 3.
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• Venice Theatre is in the process
of rescheduling Hamlet,
Chicago, Dwight Icenhower’s
Ultimate Tribute to the King,
and The Sounds of Harry
James and the Andrews Sisters.
These events are canceled:
The Silver Foxes’ Broadway By
The Sea, Epiphany Cathedral
School’s Once on This Island,
Jr, The Adult Class Showcase,
The Peanut Gallery Teen Improv
show, The Folk Legacy Trio,
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,
The Loveland Players’ The
Glory of Love, aactWORLDFEST
2020 . And these classes: Spring
Break Camp, The spring semester
of “Creative Dramatics
for Adults with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities” and
The adult workshop “Mining
Your Own Impulses”
• Sarasota Orchestra: Based on
current information, they’re
planning to perform the remainder
of their 19/20 concert
season through the concluding
Outdoor Pops concerts
on May 8 & 9. They are also
planning to hold the Sarasota
Music Festival from May 30
through June 20.
• All Sarasota County Libraries
and Historical Resources
facilities are closed through
Sunday, April 12th. All physical
material due dates are
extended for the duration of
the closure, so do not worry
about getting your items back
to the library before then.
However, library exterior book
drops remain open for returns.
The digital library is open
24/7 and library cardholders
can get access to download
books, magazines, and stream
movies, TV and music.
If your library card is expired,
call us 861-1110 and
they’ll update your information
to get you immediate access.
Library staff are available to
provide assistance from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. via telephone, email,
or chat. Libraries’ staff are establishing
a curbside pick-up
option for items placed on hold
through the online catalogue.
Reminders about
Sarasota County
Government
closures include:
Water service shut-offs for
non-payment of utilities bills
are waived through April 13.
• The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit
Court and County Comptroller
urges the community
to continue practicing social
distancing by utilizing on-line
services, pay-by-phone, or mail
service.
• The Sarasota County Tax
Collector is also reminding
patrons that motor vehicle,
driver’s license and tax transactions
must be completed
online. And, deadlines have
been extended to renew driver’s
license, commercial driver’s
license and identification cards
that are expiring between
March 16 and April 15.
• The Sarasota County Property
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Appraiser’s Office closed all
three office locations to the
public on March 20, but will remain
staffed. Online services,
telephone operations, electronic
and physical mail will
remain available and reviewed
by property appraiser staff.
• All indoor facilities operated
by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources
have been closed to the public.
The community can sign up to
receive text alerts about county
updates related to COVID-19
by texting SRQCOVID19 to 888-
777. For any other questions
related to COVID-19 in Florida,
contact the DOH dedicated
COVID-19 call center at 866-
779-6121 or email COVID-19@
flhealth.gov.
• The Sarasota County Tax Collector:
effective immediately,
and until further notice, most
motor vehicle, driver’s license,
and tax transactions must be
completed online. Driver’s
license road tests and learner’s
permit tests are suspended. A
detailed list of what customers
can do online is available
at www.SarasotaTaxCollector.
com. Phone operators are
available at 861.8300 to assist
customers who need help
completing their online transaction
or who do not have access
to the internet.
• Deadlines have been extended
for anyone with a driver’s license,
commercial driver’s license
(CDL) or ID card expiring between
March 16th and April 15th.
These licenses will be valid an
additional 30 days and renewals
during that period will not have
delinquent fees charged.
• While offices hours and days
open are subject to change, Tax
Collector Service Centers will remain
open for transactions which
require an office visit. These
include: title transfers and duplicate
title applications, licenses for
new residents, CDL testing, and
certain medical driver testing.
Customers should check www.
SarasotaTaxCollector.com for
updates related to transactions,
office hours and days open before
coming into an office.
How to Help
The Giving Challenge remains
scheduled April 28-29, as it is first
and foremost an online giving
event, and the unrestricted funds
to be raised during the campaign
provide our nonprofit partners the
flexibility to respond to community
needs, especially as those needs
evolve and change. Visit www.
cfsarasota.org/blog-post/COVID-
19-Response.
If you have tickets for any of
the cancelled performances, we
strongly urge you to convert your
ticket purchase into a full tax-deductible
donation. Your generosity
will help to ensure the future of the
arts here by offsetting some of the
lost revenue incurred from having
to cancel performances.
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PLEASE make sure you check
to see if these events are taking
place before making plans!
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your well-being
WANT TO GET OUT
Most of use know and enjoy the
beach, but not as many have
discovered the diverse opportunities
our parks can offer. You can walk or
run, bike, birdwatch, kayak, picnic, fish,
walk your dog. The city’s parks are
diverse and many make up for their
lack of size with great sunset views.
■ City of Sarasota
All beaches, parks and open spaces
remain open to the public with the
advisory that individuals should
use their best personal judgment
and adhere to the CDC’s recommended
social separation of at
least 6 feet and the City’s prohibition
of 10 or more people gathered.
The following facilities are
CLOSED until further notice:
AND STILL BE SAFE IN OUR COMMUNITY?
Consider exploring the city of Sarasota’s many parks
■ Arlington Park and Aquatic
Complex
■ Bobby Jones Golf Club
■ Lido Beach Pool
■ Payne Park Skate Park
■ Payne Park Tennis Center
■ Robert L. Taylor Community
Center
■ Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s
Fountain
The Following Parks are OPEN:
■ A.B. Smith Park
2110 Adams Ln., Sarasota
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(941) 263-6386
Located south of the Payne Park
Tennis Center. Local park with
open space.
Park is open 5 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily.
AMENITIES:
• Horseshoes • Picnic Tables
■ Alderman Multi-Use
Recreation Trail
661 Ohio Place, Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
This park is great for kayak/
canoeing. Fishing off the bridge
is not prohibited, but not
recommended.
AMENITIES:
• Cycling • Dog Friendly
• Kayak / Canoeing • Walking Path
■ Bayfront Park and
Marina / Island Park
5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
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(941) 263-6386
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily.
Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children’s
Fountain is closed. Popular
location to jog, enjoy the
sunset, walk your leashed
pet or have a picnic at the
playground. Summer Hours
(Memorial Day
to Labor Day): 10
a.m. - 7 p.m. daily,
weather permitting.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly
• Fishing
• Kayak / Canoeing
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Public Art
• Restrooms
• Walking Path
• Water Feature
■ Avion Park
436 N Pompano
Dr., Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
Open neighborhood
park.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly
■ Bird Key Park
200 John Ringling
Causeway,
Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
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This park is a popular location
to fish, bike, enjoy the sunset,
launch a canoe or kayak or walk
your leashed pet. Located just
before you exit the south side
of the John Ringling Causeway.
It also has two pavilions, with
picnic tables, and a public
restroom. Park is open 5 a.m. –
11 p.m., daily.
AMENITIES:
• Cycling • Dog Friendly
• Fishing • Pavilion
• Kayak / Canoeing • Picnic Tables
• Walking Path
■ Bonita Park
1700 Fortuna St., Sarasota
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(941) 263-6386
Home for the historical Granada
Bonita Park Fountain, designated
by the City of Sarasota
in 1994. A circular park located
at the intersection of Camino
Real and Fortuna Street, in the
Granada Subdivision.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly
A.B. Smith Park
Avion Park
Bonita Park
Charles Ringling Park
■ Centennial Park
1059 N. Tamiami Tr.,
Sarasota
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(941) 263-6386
Three double-lane boat ramps,
picnic tables, leashed pets are
allowed, perfect for canoe
and kayak launching. Part of
the community park complex:
Includes the Lawn Bowling
facility & the Bayfront John
Chidsey Community Center.
Public restrooms are available.
AMENITIES:
• Boat Ramp • Dog Friendly
• Fishing • Kayak / Canoeing
• Restrooms
■ Central Broadway Park
1000 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
Waterfront park with walkway
over a tidal lagoon. Also known
as the Boulevard of the Arts
Park. Home for the Bayfront
BayWalk. Perfect for sunset
viewing!
AMENITIES:
• Walking Path
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5
7
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4
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8
Bayfront Park and Marina / Island Park
Bird Key Park
Centennial Park
David Cohen Park
■ Charles Ringling Park
1650 Ringling Blvd,
Sarasota
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(941) 263-6386
This park is a small area with
shaded picnic benches. Home
for the American Allegory
sculpture, hammered out of
bronze copper, created in
1976 by Jack Cartlidge. It was
acquired into the City Public
Art Collection in 1976.
AMENITIES:
• Public Art
■ Circus Trail Nature Park
400 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
This park has a beautiful walking
trail and provides park
benches. Allows leashed pets.
AMENITIES:
• Cycling • Dog Friendly
• Walking Path
■ David Cohen Park
1845 John Rivers Street,
Sarasota
(941) 263-6562
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Associated with the Robert L.
Taylor Community Complex.
This unique park has a “Green”
Eco-Friendly Environment.
AMENITIES:
• Barbecue • Dog Friendly
• Fitness Center Outside
• Horseshoes • Pavilion
• Picnic Tables • Walking Path
■ Eastwood Park
422 W Cornelius Cir., Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
Leashed pets allowed, swing
set, covered picnic tables and
playground.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly • Football Field
• Pavilion • Picnic Tables
• Walking Path
■ Eloise Werlin Park
420 John Ringling Cswy, Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
Located on the eastern base of
the John Ringling Causeway
Bridge adjacent to Hart’s
Landing. Park includes a
playground, walking trails, fabric
shade structures, Hart’s Landing
(bait shop), gazebo, Tony Saprito
Fishing Pier, benches and allows
leashed pets.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly • Fishing
• Fitness Center Outside
• Pavilion • Playground
• Public Art • Walking Path
■ Firehouse Park
1232 36th St., Sarasota,
(941) 263-6386
This park has a fun “Firefighter”
inspired design. Playground,
swing-set, picnic tables and grill
and allows leashed pets.
AMENITIES:
• Barbecue • Dog Friendly
• Picnic Tables • Playground
■ Fredd “Glossie”
Atkins Park
2431 Washington Ct., Sarasota
(941) 263-6386
This park is named after
Fredd “Glossie” Atkins, the
first African-American City
Commissioner and first African-
America Mayor. Enjoy the day
under the fabric shaded picnic
tables and seating throughout the
park. Park hours: 5 a.m. – 2:30
a.m., daily. Allows leashed pets.
AMENITIES:
• Dog Friendly • Pavilion
• Picnic Tables
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Strawberry Pizza? Strawberry Salsa?
Florida strawberry season is
winding down but you’d never know
since the red berries are available
nearly year round. The California crop
kicks in in April and runs to xxxx. So,
with so much availability, we found some ways
to enjoy the bright red fruit usually found atop
cheesecake or under a mountain of whipped cream.
These recipes show how the strawberries set and
sometimes tart notes can be used as an accent in
some less that typical ways. Enjoy!
• this month’s recipes:
Chicken Fajitas with
Strawberry-Jalapeño Salsa
Strawberry Salsa:
• 1-1/2 cup Florida strawberries,
chopped small
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds
removed and chopped
• 1/2 red onion, diced
Chicken Fajitas:
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 tbsp cooking oil of choice
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 lime, juiced
To make the strawberry
salsa, mix all ingredients
well and allow to chill at
minimum 1 hour.
For the chicken fajitas –
add to a bowl the chicken,
oil, lime juice, cumin,
salt and pepper. Mix well
to coat chicken. Allow to
marinate 30 minutes.
Heat non-stick skillet to
medium heat. Grill chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes, and flip.
If chicken resists, side is not done. Once done, flip and grill
other side until done. Allow to cool.
Once cooled, slice chicken into strips and add to tortillas.
Top with salsa, avocado, and goat cheese.
Remove from oven and place pan on heatproof surface.
Carefully run a table knife or spatula between the edge of the
pizza and side of the pan to prevent cheese from sticking. Let
the pizza cool briefly; as soon as you feel comfortable doing
so, carefully transfer it from the pan to a cooling rack or cutting
surface. This prevents crust from becoming soggy.
Strawberry & Blackberry Kale
Salad
Berries and kale – talk
about a superfood salad!
Our Strawberry and
Blackberry Kale Salad
is full of antioxidants,
fiber, and vitamins and
protein to keep you
feeling your absolute
best. Plus, berries are
full of brain-boosting
antioxidants that
help prevent cognitive
decline as we age!
Dressing:
• 3 Tbsp strawberry balsamic
vinegar can also use balsamic
vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salad:
• 1 lb lacinato kale rinsed,
hard stems removed, torn or
chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2- 5 oz grilled chicken
breasts sliced
The bright red berry can be used in berry different ways
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• 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly
chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• Kosher salt and pepper,
to taste
• tortillas of choice
• avocado, optional
• goat cheese, optional
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin
olive oil
• 2 tsp honey
• 8 oz California
strawberries rinsed,
hulled and halved
• 4 oz blackberries
• 2 Tbsp Gorgonzola cheese
Put kale into a large mixing bowl, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and honey.
Pour dressing over kale and massage well, making sure the kale
absorbs dressing.
Add chicken breast, California strawberries, blackberries, and
Gorgonzola. Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes.
Grilled Strawberry Summer
Flatbread
Use strawberries in place of tomatoes for this caprese-inspired
summer flatbread.
• 1/8 cup flour for dusting
• 1/2 lb pizza dough
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 5 oz mozzarella cheese
Sprinkle some flour on a
large cutting board or on a
countertop. Roll out the pizza
dough in the flour so that
you create a circle about 12
inches across. Heat your grill
to at least 450°F.
Place the dough directly on
the grill top. Cook for about
2 minutes until you see grill
marks. Remove the dough
from the grill and place it on
a plate or tray. Flip the dough
so that the non-grilled side is
down. Brush some olive oil
along the edges of the dough.
On the non-grilled side, add
the mozzarella and sliced strawberries. Place the flatbread
back on the grill, toppings-side up, for another 3-4 minutes, or
until the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill and add basil.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction, slice, and enjoy.
Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches cake, or “three milks” cake, is a light cake soaked in
three different kinds of milk. Using self rising flour makes it easy
to achieve the perfect sponge cake texture.
Pre-heat oven at 325°F
• Unsalted butter at room
temperature, to grease
baking pan
• 6 large eggs, separated
(room temperature)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup self rising flour
• 14 ounce can sweetened
condensed milk
• 2 cups strawberries sliced
• 10-12 basil leaves
• 2 Tbsp balsamic reduction
• 12 ounce can evaporated
milk (chilled)
• 1 quart Florida strawberries,
washed, dried well, caps
removed and thinly sliced,
lengthwise
• 1 ½ cups heavy (whipping)
cream
• 2 to 4 tablespoons
confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
Assemble all ingredients. Butter
baking pan and set aside. In a clean,
cool mixing bowl, beat egg whites
on high speed until soft peaks form.
In another bowl, mix egg yolks and
sugar until light and fluffy. Using a
rubber spatula, gently fold beaten
egg whites into egg yolks until
combined. Gently fold flour into
egg mixture until well combined.
Note: Try not to over mix or cake will
become tough.
Spread cake batter in prepared pan.
Bake until golden color and cake
pulls away from sides of pan when
touched. Cool cake 20 minutes.
Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and
whole milk, and pour slowly and evenly over baked and cooled
cake. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3
hours, or up to 1 day.
Prepare whipped topping by whipping cream until soft peaks
form and gradually adding confectioner’s sugar. Place sliced
strawberries, in rows, over top of cake. Cut cake into squares
and top with whipped topping.
Makes 15 servings.
Where they come from
Plant City, Florida is recognized worldwide as the Winter
Strawberry Capital of the World and is the dominate
region in the U.S. that produces strawberries in the winter.
There are approximately 8,000 acres of strawberries grown
in Florida, the second largest producing region in the U.S.
California and Florida are the top two strawberry
producing states within the U.S., with California
producing over 91 percent of the entire strawberry crop.
Florida, however, produces the majority of the domestic
winter strawberry crop .The peak harvesting season
in California runs from April through June, when up to
10 million pint baskets of strawberries are shipped daily.
The largest producing state, California harvests 83%
of the strawberries grown in the U.S. on approximately
24,500 acres.
Health Benefits
Strawberries provide essential nutrients and minerals
including fiber, potassium, vitamin C and powerful antioxidants
such as anthocyanins, quercetin and ellagic acid.
The levels of ellagic acid found in strawberries are five to
six times higher than in most other fruits and vegetables.
In lab and animal studies, ellagic acid seems to have some
anti-cancer properties.
Using and Buying
Strawberries must be picked at full ripeness. They
cannot ripen once picked. The perfect storage temperature
for strawberries is 32 to 36 degrees. Store the
fruit in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Strawberries packaged in closed plastic clamshell
containers may be stored in their containers or fruit
may be stored in a partially opened plastic bag to maintain
high humidity. Strawberries can only be stored for
up to seven days under optimum conditions. Keep in
mind that shelf-life depends on how ripe the fruit was
when purchased or picked.
Strawberry flavor is at its best at room temperature.
Remove the berries from the refrigerator an hour
or two before serving. To help berries retain flavor,
texture and nutrients, avoid washing or removing their
caps until ready for use. Remove the green caps with
a light twisting motion or with the point of a paring
knife. It’s as easy as a twist of the wrist.
Strawberries are the only fruit that have seeds on the
outside — about 200 of them. Each seed has the potential
to become a new variety. Strawberry seeds are all
those little bumpy spots on the surface of the berry.
Strawberry is the second most popular natural
flavor. Chocolate is number one.
For a fast and delicious snack, spread graham
crackers with a thin layer of cream cheese. Top with
sliced strawberries to add some crunch. If calories are
an issue, select low-fat graham crackers and low-fat
cream cheese.
A dash of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice or orange
juice will bring out the flavor of strawberries.
When shopping for strawberries, select those that
are firm, plump, and fragrant and have a bright glossy
red appearance. Their fringed caps should be bright
green and look fresh. Look for structural integrity.
Berries should be firm, but not crunchy. Avoid bruised
or shriveled berries or those having a dull appearance.
Select fruit that’s at the right state of maturity — when
the berry surface is fully red. This fruit will offer the
maximum sweetness and flavor. Cool berries as soon as
possible and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
It comes as no surprise that fresh strawberries are
highly perishable. Use them as soon as possible after
purchasing for the best flavor, appearance and nutrient
content. Fresh strawberries should be refrigerated and
eaten within three to four days of purchase.
One last strawberry fact: did you know that
strawberry shortcake originated with the American
colonists? It’s still a favorite today.
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healthier you
Complications
of Vein Disease
As we continue our series on vein
disease (chronic venous insufficiency),
it’s important to reflect on one
of the first observations that we
made when we started. Vein disease is both
underdiagnosed and undertreated. Therefore,
there are many people suffering from many
different symptoms on a daily basis.
In addition, remember that vein disease is
progressive (worsening at a rate of more than
4% a year), and there can be many complications.
The most common, daily symptoms
that are: leg pain, heaviness, fatigue, swelling,
itching, cramping, and restless legs.
Today, will will discuss many other complications
that can become quite serious, including
skin changes, bleeding, swelling, phlebitis,
cellulitis, blood clots, and skin ulcers.
Skin Changes
Longstanding history of chronic venous
insufficiency can lead to skin changes that
result in discoloration of the lower leg, also
known as hyperpigmentation, which appears
as a darkening of the skin. In some people, it
may even appear as a rusty, orange color.
Stasis dermatitis is an inflammation of the
skin, caused by damage to the veins closer to
the skin’s surface. Symptoms include a red,
violet, or brown rash on the skin between the
ankle and the knee. Cellulitis is an infection
of the superficial and deep layers of the skin,
caused by bacteria. Bacteria are normally
present on the skin’s surface, but when the
skin is injured, bacteria can spread and grow
beneath the surface, which is exacerbated by
the poor blood flow in the feet and legs. Stasis
dermatitis is also a precursor for the development
of cellulitis and can result in hospitalization
to treat with intravenous antibiotics.
Phlebitis
Thrombophlebitis, a blood clot in the vein,
is a common complication of varicose veins
which is a result of the vein’s prominence
making it susceptible to local trauma; however,
it can also occur spontaneously.
Phlebitis arises as a tender, hot, thickened
area along the length of the varicose vein. It
is usually very painful and may be associated
with fever and fatigue. If the phlebitis extends
far enough up the leg, it has the potential
to broaden its clotting into the deeper
veins creating a risk of pulmonary embolism
— a potentially fatal complication.
Bleeding
Bleeding from large varicosities typically
follows bumps and scrapes to the area. Many
elderly people with thin-walled veins are at
increased risk and may be unaware of the
venous rupture until they notice blood running
down the leg or feel faint. Bleeding may
be profuse or even life-threatening; however,
leg elevation and compression can usually
regulate it. Repeated bleeding may occur
from the same source until proper treatment
of the venous disease is performed.
Swelling
Venous disease can cause swelling in the ankles
and lower legs most evident at the end
of the day, but in more advanced disease,
swelling is present all the time. The area
just above the ankle bones is generally the
first place to see swelling. As the condition
advances, significant and worsened edema
(lymphedema) occurs making the problem
more difficult to manage and treat.
Skin Ulcers
One of the most challenging venous complications
is a skin ulcer. A skin ulcer is an
open sore resulting from the smallest trauma
to the skin. Combined with long-term
PAID ADVERTORIAL
chronic venous disease, this can result in
skin breakdown where the area around the
ulcer is red, swollen, tender, and quite painful.
Venous ulcers usually occur on the inner
side of the ankle.
The most frustrating component for patients
who develop skin ulcers is that many
times the only recommended treatment is
lifelong wound care requiring continuous
visits to a wound care center and multiple
dressing changes. Unless the root cause of
the skin ulcer, vein disease, is treated these
ulcers will reoccur in two years or less. Venous
ablation and sclerotherapy prevent
cyclical ulcerations.
Blood Clots
A study published in The Journal of the
American Medical Association suggests
that the presence of varicose veins may
significantly increase the risk of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT). These blood clots can be
life-threatening if they travel to the lungs or
heart. Some DVTs may not have any symptoms;
however, most cause dramatic pain,
swelling, and warmth of the leg. If untreated,
people with extensive DVTs are at higher
risk of developing a pulmonary embolism
where the blood clot breaks away and travels
to the lung, which can be life-threatening.
At Allure Medical, all treatments are
performed in the office and are virtually
pain free. There is
no downtime and
results can be seen
and felt within a
few days. Allure
Medical is one of
the nation’s leading
vein treatment providers
and has performed
more than
50,000 successful
vein procedures.
We offer same day,
early morning and
evening hours
at our locations
in Venice and
Lakewood Ranch,
Florida. Call 941-
214-9412 today to
schedule your free
vein screening.
Adam Phillips, D.O.
Based on the latest scientific
data, vein disease in the
US is underdiagnosed and
undertreated, and it affects more
than 40 million Americans.
Unfortunately, less than one-half
of one percent of Americans seek
treatment and fewer than 500K
ever receive treatment for vein
disease. At Allure Medical, we
believe in curing the disease, not
just managing its symptoms.
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We offer free vein screenings in our
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No need for years of pain and discomfort.
Call 941-214-9412 to schedule your
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APRIL 2020 WEST COAST WOMAN 15

Food Events and
Where to get Curbside Pickup
We have redone this column
to reflect the limitations
on restaurants, bars and
any gatherings of people.
While we strove to present accurate
information, we recommend you contact
any of the entities below before
venturing out or visit their websites
for details.
On March 20, Gov. Ron DeSantis
issued an executive order directing
all restaurants and food establishments
in Florida to suspend on-premises
food and alcohol consumption
for customers. Restaurants can now
operate only on a takeout basis,
DeSantis said, supplanting an earlier
directive that restaurants cut back
to 50% capacity to create social distancing.
A ban on alcohol delivery for
restaurants under certain conditions
was also lifted. We regret any errors.
Worden Farm
• Worden Farm is extending its veggie
box delivery service through April 15.
Since the Sarasota Farmers Market is
closed due to the coronavirus outbreak,
purchasing locally grown has become
more difficult. Worden Farm will extend
its season of organic veggie box deliveries
through April 15. These boxes, can be
picked up at locations like Artisan Cheese
Company in downtown Sarasota on
Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and at
other locations in Osprey and Venice. The
boxes include farmer’s choice produce,
based on what’s in season.
The farm is harvesting beautiful organic
produce. Enjoy it now but you can also
freeze, juice or can the rest. Growing
season winds down in the summer, and
with uncertainty surrounding how long the
pandemic will last, now is the time to reap
the local harvest. Worden Farm is located
at 34900 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda. For
membership and box pickup information,
call (941) 234-4843.
Sarasota Farmers
Market Update
• With many vendors wanting to help serve
their customers, the Sarasota Farmers
Market is sharing their locations below.
They are strongly advising that these are for
pre-orders as not to create any gatherings
of more than ten people. Any vendor not on
this list can be found on their website.
• Canopy Road Market will be doing preorder
pickups (with a 24-48 hour advanced
notice) at 1979 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota.
• The Empanada Girl empanadas can
still be found seven days a week at 4141
S. Tamiami Trail by Trader Joe’s M-F 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
941-870-2729. They will also offer home
delivery services from their storefront.
Call for more details or to place an order.
• Fermentlicious and Homestead Hydroponic
Farm will be set up at Indigenous
on Wednesday and Saturday 9-11 a.m.
Address is 239 Links Ave.
• You can find out more about Grove
Ladder Farm’s options via their website:
www.groveladderfarm.com
• Perry’s Barbecue has a takeout location
at 936 42nd St in Sarasota. Pre-order for
pick-up by calling (941) 351-1445. They
are also offering free delivery of orders of
$25 or more with a 24-hour notice.
• Sarafresh Juice would like you to text the
word “JUICE” to 313131 for details on how
to get your no contact pick up or delivery
of SaraFresh cold pressed juices. Or text
Lynn directly at 941-914-5515 for details.
• Sift Bakehouse and Five-O Donut goods
can be found at the Ringling location
(2241 Ringling Blvd). They will have Sift
items on Saturdays and Sundays until
they are ordered to close by the state.
The shop can be reached at 941-960-
1370 to place pick up orders.
• Katherine of Simply Organix will deliver
microgreens, wheatgrass, and frozen
wheatgrass shots from Englewood to
Sarasota on Fridays. Minimum order is
$25. If interested, text (no calls) at 941-
544-4249. Don’t forget, you can freeze
microgreens for use in smoothies, and
you can juice and freeze wheatgrass for
later use. Katherine recommends that
you leave out a cooler with an ice pack
and she can leave the items there.
Restaurants
OfferingCurbside/
Pick Up Orders
• Mattison’s offers 15% off all curbside/
pick up orders. Simply call the restaurant
and place your order. For delivery, contact
one of their delivery partners - Uber Eats,
Bite Squad and Door Dash and they will
offer special discounts.
• Mattison’s City Grille Reservations
Call: 941-330-0440
• Mattison’s Forty-One Reservations
Call: 941-921-3400
• Mattison’s Riverfront Grille Reservations
Call: 941-896-9660
Items include Spinach Artichoke dip, Crab
Cakes, Soups, Salads, Grilled Norwegian
Salmon, New Zealand Lamb Rack, FreeBird
Farm Chicken, brick oven pizzas and more.
They also use eco-friendly containers. Desserts
include Banana Chocolate Crossiant
Bread Pudding, Flourless Chocolate Torte,
Crème Brulee, and NY Style Cheesecake.
Delivery orders can be placed using the
following services:
• Bitesquad: Mattison’s City Grille, Mattison’s
Forty-One and Mattison’s River Walk Grille
• Uber Eats: Mattison’s City Grille, Mattison’s
Forty-One, Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille
• DoorDash: Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille
• Oak & Stone offers curbside takeout at
all locations. Call the location nearest you.
Park in one of their designated curbside
spots and they will come to you for payment
and your order. Is there a downside
to Oak & Stone Curbside Pickup? Yes, they
can’t bring you craft beer. (941) 357-4306
• North & South at The Reserve offers
American fare… the best from both the
Northern region of the U.S. and the best of
the South. Offering curbside service, takeout.
Plenty of parking at The 14th Street lot.
For curbside food service/take-out, call 941-
253-6003, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week.
• 1812 Osprey - A Neighborhood Bistro,
1812 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota. 1812
Osprey offers curbside pickup. Call 941-
954-5400 to place your order. Once you
arrive you will see signs for curbside pick up
parking. 6 packs of beer are $12 and 15%
off bottles of wine ToGo. Closed Monday.
• Amore Restaurant 446 South Pineapple
Ave., Sarasota. Call 941-383-1111. For the
next couple of weeks, we will be open with
a limited menu only for take out orders. No
need to get out of your car, drive-thru pickup
will be available at 443 Burns Court.
• Avli Mess Hall - Kitchen & Bar, 1592
Main Street, Sarasota. Call 941-365-2234
for take out and curbside pick up. Online
ordering is available on Bite Squad and will
soon be available on UberEats and Grubhub.
• The Beach House Waterfront
Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive North
Bradenton Beach. Takeout: 941-779-2222.
• Birdrock Taco Shack, 1004 10th Ave
West, Bradenton. Birdrock Taco Shack
takeout orders can be placed by calling
941-545-9966. Delivery orders can be
placed using Grubhub.
• Blue Marlin Seafood, 121 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach. 941-896-9737.
• Blu’ Island Bistro, 625 South Tamiami
Trail, Venice. Blu’ Island Bistro offers takeout,
curb side pick up and delivery. They
are also offering packaged beer and wine.
Call 941-485-8200 to place your order.
• Brick’s Smoked Meats, 1528 State
Street, Sarasota. 941-993-1435. Open for
take out and delivery. Brick’s is offering
30% off call in, take out with curbside pick
up as package liquor. Delivery can be found
on Uber Eats, Bite Squad, and EZ Cater.
• Café Baci, 4001 South Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota. Call 941-928-4848 for curbside
take out.
• Café Gabbiano, 5104 Ocean Boulevard,
Sarasota. Call 941-349-1423. Get free
delivery on orders $20 and over through
Bite Squad when using “FREECAFEGAB-
BIANODELIVERY” at checkout! Order
Now: http://bit.ly/CafeGabbianoDelivery.
Also, enjoy 30% off of your wine to go when
you place a Cafe Gabbiano take out order
(curbside pick up available!) If you would
like to dine in, the patio has been converted
to open air, so come and enjoy the beautiful
Siesta Key weather!
• Cafe Venice Restaurant & Bar, 101
West Venice Avenue Venice. Call 941-
484-1855. Open takeout, curbside, and
delivery. Beer and wine are also available
for pick up. They will be donating any extra
perishables to the local food bank.
• Cassariano Italian Eatery, 313 West
Venice Avenue, Venice. Call 941-485-0507.
Cassariano will continue to offer their full
menu for takeout. You can also order Cassariano
through Uber Eats delivery service.
They are currently offering a special, buy a
$100 gift card and receive a bonus $25.
• Cafe Venice Restaurant & Bar, 101
West Venice Avenue, Venice.
Cafe Venice is currently open Tuesday
- Saturday: Tue-Thu 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Take out, curbside, and free delivery are
available. Call 941-484-1855. Beer and wine
are also available for pick up!
• Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina,
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice. Delivery,
take out and curbside orders can be placed
by calling 941-484-9551. Diners will recieve
20% off on curbside pick up.
• Drunken Poet Café, 1572 Main Street,
Sarasota. Call 941-955-8404 for pick-up
and delivery options. Check the ChowNow,
BiteSquad, or Postmates food delivery
apps for specific delivery locations.
• Duval’s. Fresh.Local.Seafood, 1435
Main Street, Sarasota. Duval’s offers delivery
of food, wine, beer, and spirits (locally) as
well as take out and curbside pick up. Call
941-312-4001. Every delivery and take out
order will receive a card for 20% off on your
next order. Duval’s is offering a $20 bonus
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foodie events continued
with every $100 gift card purchased and may
be used for delivery, pick up and dine in.
Delivery can also be ordered from Uber Eats.
• element: Modern Mediterranean
Grill, 1413 Main Street Sarasota. Call
941.724.8585. Every delivery and take out
order will receive a card for 20% off on your
next order. element is offering a $20 bonus
with every $100 gift card purchased and may
be used for delivery, pick up and dine in.
• enRich Bistro, 5629 Manatee Avenue
West, Bradenton. enRich Bistro offers
pick-up and curbside available by calling
941-792-0990.
• Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen, 5325
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Call 941-238-
6264 to place a takeout order.
• Euphemia Haye, 5540 Gulf of Mexico
Drive, Longboat Key. Call 941-383-3633.
Uber Eats orders receive $2 off a $10 order.
Gift certificate special! Receive a free $25
Bonus Card for $100 gift card purchase.
• Mi Pueblo, 8405 Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota.
Mi Pueblo offers takeout.
• Venice (941) 486-0005 Brick Yard Plaza,
530 US 41 ByPass South 2-A
• Sarasota South (941) 379-2880 Palm
Plaza, 4436 Bee Ridge Road
• Sarasota North (941) 359-9303 University
Walk Plaza, 8405 Tuttle Avenue
Mi Pueblo is offering 10% off on all take
out orders. Take out and curbside pick up
are available by calling:
• Bee Ridge (941) 379-2880
• University (941) 359-9303
• Venice (941) 486-0005
• Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue
South Sarasota. Call 941-366-0007. Order
Take-out: An online menu and curbside
pick up is available. 15% OFF & FREE delivery
on first order of $100 or more. (Limited
delivery zone - call for details) Promo Code:
MICHAELSATHOME
• Primo! Ristorante, 8076 North Tamiami
Trail, Sarasota. Call 941-359-3690 for take
out, and delivery. Diners will receive 20%
off all menu items.
• Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant,
995 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Takeout orders
can be placed by calling 941-729-0616.
• Reyna’s Taqueria, 935 N. Beneva Rd.
Suite #701, Sarasota. Call 941-260-8343 for
curbside pick up daily from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Diners will receive 10% off on all curbside
orders and can call ahead to set up a pick up
time. All payments will be processed over the
phone to minimize person to person interaction.
Delivery is also available from Bitesquad.
• Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse, 19
East Road, Sarasota. Orders can be
placed online or by calling 941-312-5969 for
pick up from the take out window. Delivery
orders can be placed with Bitesquad.
delivery via DoorDash available. Info: 941-
778-1320 or schnitzel.house
• Grove restaurant, at 10670 Boardwalk
Loop in Lakewood Ranch, has fresh baked
loaves of sliced white and wheat bread,
dinner rolls and baguettes. Stop by and
purchase until 8 p.m. The bread loaves are
$4 each, first come, first served. Info: facebook.com/GROVEDINING
• — A Bite store, bistro open in downtown
Sarasota.
Coronavirus didn’t stop a new Italian
store and bistro from recently opening in
downtown Sarasota, but it will operate on a
closed-door takeout and delivery basis for
the time being.
A Bite opened March 17 at 1272 N. Palm
Ave., serving Italian cheese, charcuterie
and beverages, with plans to add other
high-end items like caviar, champagne and
truffles. The store is operated by Lorenzo
Masolini and Roberta Martini, who moved
to the U.S. from Florence about three years
ago and have developed a following from
their area farmers market appearances.
• Fins at Sharky’s, 1600 Harbor Drive South,
Venice. Take out and curbside pick up orders
can be placed by calling 941-999-3467.
• Gold Rush BBQ, 661 South Tamiami
Trail, Venice. Call 941-483-3137. Gold Rush
BBQ offers takeout from their takeout window.
Their drive up and park window is located
on left side of the building. Delivery is
also available on Door Dash & Bite Squad.
• Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut,
900 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach.
Call 941-778-1919. They are also offering
take out (with curbside pick up) and orders
can be placed by phone.
• GROVE Restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk
Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Take out is being
offered by calling 941-893-4321 and delivery
can be ordered with Uber Eats.
• Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St.
Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Harry’s Continential
Kitchen is offering delivery, take out
and curbside pickup. Orders can be placed
by calling 941-383-0777. Longboat Key
residents can take advantage of discounted
delivery. Package beer, wine and spirits are
also available. Harry’s Deli is offering To Go,
Delivery and Take & Bake Options.
• MADE Restaurant, 1990 Main Street,
Sarasota. MADE restaurant is offering take
out pick up via a delivery door located
between Main Street and Ringling Blvd.
off. Call 941-953-2900. MADE is offering
10% off for all guests dining in or using take
out. All service industry staff will receive
20% off. Diners will receive 15% off all in
restaurant pick up or curbside pick up.
Michael’s Wine Cellar: Enjoy 15% off
wines and spirits and free delivery on online
orders of $100 or more. Curbside pick-up is
now available. (Limited delivery zone - call
for details!) Promo Code: Promo15
Gift Certificates: Receive a $25 bonus
certificate with a purchase of a $100 gift
certificate.
• Muse at the Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore
Road, Sarasota. Muse at the Ringling will
be closed along with the Ringling Museum.
• Lemon Tree Kitchen, Libby’s and Circo
offer delivery and pick up free within 15
miles. Tableseide is offering a special to go
menu with extreme price discount, family
style orders, and free delivery, 10% discount
for Hospitality Employees. Email togo@
tableseide.com or call 941-552-9650.
• Oasis Cafe & Bakery, 3542 South
Osprey Avenue, Sarasota. 941-957-1214.
Call for take out orders and if you would like
meals brought to your car.
• Ortygia, 1418 13th Street West, Bradenton,
Call 941-741-8646. Ortygia has takeout and
curbside delivery. When you arrive call and
they will bring the food right to your car.
• Pacific Rim, 1859 Hillview Street,
Sarasota. Call 941-330-8071 for take out
and curbside pick up. For EMT, police
officers and all hospital staff, Pacific Rim
is offering 20% off on meals.
• Pier 22, 1200 First Avenue West,
Bradenton. Take out is being offered by
calling 941-748-8087 and delivery can be
ordered with Uber Eats. PIER 22 Bakery
has fresh baked loaves of sliced white
bread, dinner rolls and baguettes. If you are
having trouble finding bread at the store,
stop by and purchase from the PIER 22
Hostess until 8 p.m. PIER 22 is using their
available resources to give our community
more supplies during these uncertain times.
$4 each, first come, first served.
• Webber’s Hot Dogs, 3590 Webber
Street, Sarasota. Takeout can be order
online and by calling 941.925.9608 and
picked up at the walk up window. Free
delivery: Bitesquad, UberEats, Grub Hub
and DoorDash.
• Applebee’s To Go. Order through their
website and mobile app. Curbside pickup
available.
• The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
in University Town Center. Order from the
website. When you arrive to pick up your
order, drive up to special Curbside To-
Go parking spaces and call our Curbside
Pickup line at 941-702-9101.
• Sunnyside Cafe is offering takeout and
free home delivery. Call 941-359-9500.
• Tandoor Indian restaurant located at
8453 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Parkway
has take out and delivery available.
Call 941-926-3077 to place your order.
• Melange at 1568 Main St., Sarasota.
Takeout available as well as delivery
through BiteSquad. Info: 941-870-5555
or pangealounge.com
• Taste of Asia at 4413 S. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota only offering takeout, with curbside
pickup available. Info: 941-923-2742
or tasteofasiasarasota.com
• A Good Day Cafe at 1092 S. Tamiami
Trail, Osprey has free delivery in the area
and takeout with curbside option. Info: 941-
412-4889 or agooddaycafefl.com
• Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus at 3246
E. Bay Dr., Holmes Beach has takeout and
“Our mission with this store is enhance
the work we have already been doing at the
farmers market in the last two years, helping
foodies experience the authentic taste
of our country with as little manipulation
as possible, and at the same time give to
the memories of those who already visited
Italy a leap back to their Italian experience,”
Martini said in a statement.
The store will offer takeout and delivery
of items like cheeses, meats, sandwiches
and more, with free delivery for orders over
$30 in Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood
Ranch. You can stop by the store for
takeout, call 941-565-2536 or order online
at abitetuscany.com.
• Caragiulos Italian-American restaurant,
69 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, since 1989 has
to go orders only, from 4 to 8 p.m.
• Nancy’s Bar-B-Q’s downtown Sarasota
(301 S. Pineapple Ave.) and Lakewood
Ranch (14475 State Road 70 at Lorraine
Road) offer takeout. Call 941-366-2271 to
order. Lakewood Ranch location is open
until 7 p.m., call 941-999-2390 for takeout.
Info: nancysbarbq.com
• Indigenous in the Towles Court neighborhood
of downtown Sarasota offers takeout.
For more information, call 941-706-4740
or visit facebook.com/indigenoussarasota.
• Metro Diner’s locations include Sarasota
(6056 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, 941-404-
8815), Bradenton (4726 Cortez Road W.,
941-306-3102) and Venice (2053 S. Tamiami
Trail, 941-451-2832). For online pick-up or
delivery order, visit metrodiner.com.
• The Rosemary and sister restaurant
Rosemary & Thyme offer curbside takeout
noon-8 p.m. at The Rosemary, 411 N.
Orange Ave., Sarasota, along with complimentary
delivery on orders of two or more
meals. Call 941-955-7600 or text 941-920-
0847 to place an order. For more information,
visit therosemarysarasota.com.
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Rabbi
Samantha
Kahn
Temple
Sinai’s
Spiritual
Leader
Q
R
abbi Kahn officially joined
Sarasota’s Temple Sinai
in July 2019 and is only their
third rabbi. She succeeded
Rabbi Geoff Huntting who had
held the position since 1993.
She is also their first female
rabbi joining an elite group
estimated to be 350 women who
have become rabbis in the
Reform, Reconstructionist, and
Conservative branches of
American Judaism since 1972.
Temple Sinai is a Reform
Congregation and culturally diverse
community of 450 families who have
welcomed their new Rabbi, her
husband Matt and their two children
Roey, age six, and Stella Mae, age four.
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Do you really want a RoboAdvisor?
Back in December 2019,
Temple Sinai had its
Erev Shabbat service
(meaning the eve of
shabbat or sabbath)
and installed Rabbi
Samantha Kahn as the Temple’s rabbi.
According the the Encyclopedia of
Jewish Women, “In 1972, Sally Priesand
became the first woman ordained a
rabbi, teacher, and preacher in America.
Since then more than 350 women have
become rabbis in the Reform, Reconstructionist,
and Conservative branches
of American Judaism.” Rabbi Kahn is
the first female rabbi at Temple Sinai, a
Reform Congregation and culturally diverse
community of 450 families.
Rabbi Kahn, who officially joined Temple
Sinai in July 2019, is only their third
rabbi and succeeded Rabbi Geoff Huntting
who had held the position since
1993. Yes, she looks very young, but that
belies a woman who has traveled, studied
and worked in a vast array of ways.
She admits —but doesn’t want to dwell
on —that there were some concerns
about “the new rabbi” but that went away
after she was on board due in part to the
fact that she’s invited everyone in the
congregation to meet her one-on-one.
Judging by her schedule, they’ve taken
her up on the offer as she’s met well over
400 people who can choose anywhere
from 15 minutes to an hour with her (most
have opted for the hour). “I’ve got another
200 to go,” she observes calmly. “I was told
that I won them over. We joke that a long
beard won’t work. I can’t fix my age, gender
or height.” The rabbi is not only wise,
but has a sense of humor and doesn’t take
herself too seriously, it would appear.
Before Sarasota, Rabbi Kahn and her
family lived in San Francisco where she
was San Francisco Bay Area Director for
InterfaithFamily and Director of Sherith
Littles at Congregation Sherith Israel.
The Jewish News of North California reported
on her hiring that “Samantha will
counsel interfaith couples and help build
bridges between them and the Jewish
community, but that’s only part one of
her work. She also will focus on ensuring
that the Jewish community is welcoming
in deed as well as word.”
Before San Francisco, they were in
Texas where she spent six years as Assistant
Rabbi of Congregation Emanu El in
Houston where she garnered the nickname
‘Chief Engagement Officer’ at the
city’s largest Reform synagogue.
As part of her post-Rabbinical
School experience she was at Temple
Emanuel of Beverly Hills in California
as a Rabbinic Intern and Communal
Service Intern. It was there she worked
with another trailblazing female, Rabbi
Laura Geller, now Emerita Rabbi of
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, who
was the first woman to be selected
through a national search to lead a major
metropolitan synagogue as Senior Rabbi.
Rabbi Geller was twice named one of
Newsweek’s 50 Most Influential Rabbis
in America and was featured in the PBS
documentary “Jewish Americans.”
Other intern experiences included
University of Florida Hillel| in Gainesville
where she was a Rabbinic High Holy
Day Intern, Ronald Reagan Medical Center
in Los Angeles, California where she
was Rabbinic Pastoral Intern and Temple
Shalom in Yakima, Washington where
she was a Student Rabbi for two years.
It was while a student pulpit at Temple
Shalom she recalls “that I learned what
it means to be a rabbi.” As if anticipating
my reaction she notes, “Rabbis do move
around a lot,” while I tried to mentally
GPS her career’s path. She graduated
from Rabbinical school at Hebrew Union
College. Rabbi Kahn has additional
degrees in nonprofit management and
Jewish Communal Service.
Her move to Sarasota was part of the
continuum of her career, but also a desire
to make a lifestyle change. San Francisco
gave her and her husband “a crazy
lifestyle” with “long commutes.” She had
vacationed in Sarasota so the weather
and lifestyle weren’t a complete surprise
and, she adds, she loves manatees.
Rabbi Kahn was raised in Miami and
her calling came early. She recalls her
brother being in a coma and she would
visit him while she was in college. “My
rabbi said I had a gift for pastoring,” she
relays. Being a rabbi, she explains “has
always been about pastoring.”
Every congregation has different demands,
she explains. Some may have
other clergy members already in place,
for example. At Temple Sinai, they have
an extensive amount of programs including
a childcare center, a women’s
club, a men’s club, adult learning, religious
preparation (bat and bar mitzvah)
and social action activities. Some of their
extensive social action projects have
been collecting for Mothers Helping
Mothers, food drives for All Faiths Food
Bank and their mitzvah days where they
go out in the community and help an
organization as a group for a day.
The Temple’s campus includes The
Sanctuary, a social hall, classrooms, a gift
shop and offices. Some congregations
can have as many as 2,000 families, but
Temple Sinai has around 450 families and
to her “that feels right.” She compares the
process of finding and fitting in with a
new congregation to finding your partner
in life. Speaking of partners, her husband
is Matt Kahn, a Philanthropic Advisor at
Gulf Coast Community Foundation. In
San Francisco he was the Regional Director
for the American Jewish Committee,
a global advocacy organization. Prior to
that, Matt worked at Interfaith Ministries
for Greater Houston. Locally, Matt both
teaches leadership to middle school students
and volunteers with Temple Sinai.
The couple have two children, Roey
age six and Stella Mae who is four. Their
son is named after an Israeli soldier who
was killed after jumping on a grenade to
save the lives of his fellow soldiers.
What are her goals as Rabbi of Temple
Sinai? She’s found that there are thousands
of unaffiliated Jewish people in
our area. “How can I reach them and
infuse Judaism into their lives?” she asks.
She’s also found that there are also many
interfaith couples—one partner may not
be Jewish—and wants them to feel accepted
and welcomed. She strives to be
“fully inclusive” at Temple Sinai.
Of her new spiritual community Rabbi
Kahn says, “This is a wonderful organization”
and when she says it, you become
a believer.
STORY: Louise Bruderle
IMAGES: Evelyn England
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Craniosacral Therapy Can Be Life Changing
CST treats the whole body physically, physiologically, mentally, emotionally and energetically
Clients come to me because they are in physical
pain such as neck, back, pain and TMJ as well as
for chronic headaches and migraines.
Pain and stress caused by
shortened Fascia
Fascia (strong connective tissue) encases
all our muscles, organs, brain and spinal
cord. Whenever fascia shortens any place
in the body, the entire network of fascia
creates an increased tension affecting the
functioning of our physical body as well as
our organs, our brain and spinal cord.
Our body is the history of every major
trauma we have experienced physically
and emotionally beginning with birth
issues, falls, head trauma, car accidents,
childhood abuse issues, death, divorce
and other emotional issues. Our body tries
to minimize each trauma by shortening
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fascia to isolate the energy coming into the
body from that trauma. Shortened fascia
results in pain, loss of mobility and range
of motion, organs becoming less efficient
and with parts of the brain and spinal cord
becoming stressed.
To keep the brain functioning, the body
transfers some of your functional work play
energy (7:00 AM-10:00 PM) to the brain
resulting in less energy to make it through
each day. As we age, the accumulation of
all the tightened fascia, from every major
trauma in life, begins to restrict every
aspect of our body’s functions resulting
in pain, loss of mobility, mis-functioning
organs, loss of energy, as well as our brain
losing some its sharpness.
How Craniosacral
Therapy Works
The Craniosacral Therapist creates a safe
place, with gentle holding techniques, that
engages your body’s ability to self correct,
reorganize and heal itself with the release
of some of that tightened fascia during
each session. As the Craniosacral Therapist
engages your body, you will feel fascia releasing.
As the fascia releases, pain begins to
decrease, range of motion and mobility improve,
organs begin functioning better and
with less stress on the brain feels, it returns
the energy it borrowed at the time of each
trauma resulting in an immediate increase in
your energy levels. Rarely does anyone leave
from my first session not feeling better.
Short Leg Syndrome
Eighty-five percent of my clients have one
of their legs pulled up 1/2 to 1 by shortened
fascia. The tension from short leg syndrome
on the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae
at bottom of the spine) is transferred up
Testimonials from Clients
■ “On a recent vacation to Siesta Key, I
re-injured my back. I found Terry online. I
can say with complete joy that was the best
decision I made in the history of my back
pain. I have sought many modalities and
visit a CST regularly and never have I had
such a healing in my entire body.
After 3 sessions, I made a 16-hour drive
home with no pain or discomfort in my
entire body. Unbelievable. My body has
a sense of moving freely and that is completely
new. I’m so grateful to Terry for his
knowledge, for his sensitivity to my needs
and his kind generosity in healing my body.
I will see him when I return next year.”
—Caroline M.
■ “I am a snowbird who spends 7 months
in Sarasota. I have had back problems for
25 years. Terry’s techniques have led to a
great deal of release and relief in areas that
have been problematic. I have been seeing
him over the years when my body says ”it’s
time”. Usually after a few sessions, I can tell
a huge difference.” —Lana S.
■ “I was introduced to Terry and Craniosacral
Therapy by a Neuromuscular
massage therapist who thought I needed
higher level of care. I found Terry to be
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Hot flashes impair
memory performance
According to a
recent article
published in the
journal of The
North American
Menopause
Society (NAMS),
“If you are
having difficulty
identifying the
right word to express yourself clearly or remembering
a story correctly, you may blame menopause.”
P
revious studies have shown that
women experience a decline in
memory for verbal material, such
as words and stories, as they transition
through menopause. In this
new study, functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) was used to document
the occurrence of physiologic hot flashes
and their specific effect on hippocampal
and prefrontal cortex functioning during
encoding and recognition conditions of a
memory task.
Marilyn K., a 55 year old, single, mother
of two, reported being very successful
at her local real estate agency, winning
awards and accolades which afforded herself
and her high school aged boys a better
than average life style. However, all that
was to change, beginning several years
into menopause.
Along with the hot flashes, poor sleep,
and foggy brain, she began noticing herself
slipping at work. “I’m just not able to bring
my A-game anymore.” She lamented. “The
younger agents seem to be more on the
ball. I’m worried I can no longer keep up.”
At a time in Marilyn’s life when she
should be at the top of her game, she was
losing her confidence. This scenario is not
an isolated case. In fact many women who
come to The Renewal Point for hormone
balancing relate similar stories. The loss
of cognition (inability to focus, absent
mindedness, missing words, and fuzzy
thoughts) are a common complaint of this
‘change of life’.
The hormones of a woman in her 20s,
30s, and early 40s are generally in balance,
contributing to her health and vitality.
Beginning with the onset of menopause,
however, this balance is turned on its head.
Dr. Dale Bredesen, professor of molecular
and medical pharmacology at the
University of California, and author of
“The End of Alzheimer’s”, points out in
his famous book that hormone balance
is critical to cognition. His advice is to rebalance
these deficiencies back to normal,
healthy levels.
In the medical journal, ‘Neurology’, Dr.
K. Yaffe reports that, after menopause,
rebalancing estrogen levels increases brain
blood flow, neural growth factors, acetyl
choline, and natural antioxidants, to
improve cognition 30%. The rebalancing
of all the hormones decreases cognitive
decline a full 50%! No medication can
even come close to that statistic.
So what about safety? Hormone balance,
using pharmaceutical/synthetic versions,
has been found to cause a myriad of problems
including: blood clots, cognitive decline,
cardiovascular disease and increase a
woman’s risk of breast cancer.
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Marilyn’s lab work did demonstrate the
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hormones, she began sleeping much
better, her hot flashes ended, and her foggy
brain cleared up. “I’m back!” she declared
joyfully on our last visit.
With over 30 years of experience and
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Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM and Helena
Williams, ARNP, MS are experts in the
Science and Art of Integrative Medicine
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Bio-identical Hormone Balancing requires
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diagnostic lab values, but also their
symptoms. Due to the sensitive nature of
hormone balancing, it is imperative that
you work in partnership with an experienced
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THE SARASOTA
Holistic Chamber of Commerce
Dedicated to bringing our health community together as a holistic resource
The Sarasota
Holistic Chamber
of Commerce was
started in 2018 and
is dedicated to bring
our health community together
as a holistic resource for vetted
practitioners and businesses.
Our Holistic Chapter has a successful
track record of bringing various
wellness practitioners and businesses
together for the purposes of building
a strong Holistic Healthy Community
who has access to healthy alternatives
that build both the core strength of
the individual as well as the community
at large.
We do this through monthly education,
events and media with a myriad
of health and healthy practices for a
quality of life and a quality community.
The role and responsibility of the
SHCC is to educate, demo through the
individual projects of our members
and community events to catalyze
healthy practices in our community.
Through our efforts the SHCC
design project goals, meaningful
metrics, action plans and measurement
methods. Our members are also
available for speaking engagements to
the needs of our community.
These are the accomplishments and
promotional events that our Chamber
has done in 2019:
● Local Website – in addition to the
National Website, we launched a
local website/directory that we can
manage from here, and links to Visit
Sarasota to give us easy searchability,
and access to 4 million visitor
hits a year.
● Local printed media where our
members can communicate to our
community
● Monthly meetings to educate
our community on new products,
healthy protocols and collaboration
needed amongst our holistic community,
after all — it takes a village,
and there is not one modality that
fits all people.
Our members are committed to
service our community in a greater
way, that fits the whole person. All
are welcome to attend our meetings
– network and learn from our members.
We are for a Healthy Planet with
Healthy People. Call to find out more
information: 941-677-3418
Patricia Starr
—President of the Sarasota Holistic
Chamber of Commerce
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Here are some articles from Sarasota
Holistic Chamber of Commerce
Members:
Self Love is
Crucial to Receive
and Succeed
Joy Pedersen
—Doctor of Divinity,
Licensed Spiritual Healer and Coach
Women are often trained to put others
first. Making others a priority over
you, however, may be contributing
to your blocking what you are meant
to receive. If you want more success,
learn to balance being loving to yourself
while loving others.
What does putting the preferences
of others do to the self? How do you
end up feeling about yourself and your
own self worth when others appear to
have more value? It often comes with
an underlying teaching of you aren’t
important enough to be the priority.
Thoughts like “you don’t matter” or
“others are more important than you”
can end up becoming core beliefs that
operate throughout your life influencing
your choices, and experiences.
These thoughts often undermine
the efforts you put forth to make yourself
happy or achieve a goal. It ends up
causing self sabotage to some degree.
It may be completely subconscious.
But, as the subconscious holds the
programming behind your results, it
creates your experiences.
Consider you are as important as
others and make sure you take care
of your own needs as you weigh the
needs and requests of others. It is
important to take your needs into
consideration and not automatically
sacrifice yourself for others.
Life was not meant to be about
self sacrifice. You are here to live a
fulfilling life and help create win/
win situations. Serve from a place of
balance and your outcomes and theirs
will be better.
SOURCE: Joy Pedersen is a Doctor
of Divinity, Licensed Spiritual Healer
and Coach, as well as a Certified Law
of Attraction Practitioner. She is also
a multi international best-selling
author and writes a spiritual blog at
JoyPedersen.com.
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Current Research
on Women and
Brain Injuries
The most common causes of brain
injuries are auto accidents, sports
injuries, falls, military service and domestic
violence. Concussions are the
most common forms of brain injury
and they range from Mild to Severe.
Acute mild concussions often go
undetected by the Glasgow Coma
Scale and CT imaging isn’t ordered
because it doesn’t detect the subtle
tissue damage or intracranial legions
in mild concussions. This is important
because mild concussions can have
serious long-term consequences when
not treated properly.
“Family isn’t always by blood.
It’s the people in your life who
want you in theirs, the ones who
accept you for who you are.
The ones who would do anything
to see you smile and who love you
no matter what.”
—Anonymous Author
When a concussion is suspected, but
a person is asymptomatic, there can
still be significant problems. In these
cases, the Blood Brain Barrier can be
tested through lab work and specific
neurological functional tests can be
performed to access motor, visual,
vestibular impairment.
Dr. Ernesto J. Fernandez
—DOM, AP, LMHC
Doctor of Oriental Medicine,
Acupuncture Physician,
Mental Health Counselor
Recent research on women
and concussions:
1. Women have greater complications
from concussions than men.
2. Women have weaker muscles in
the neck and have less strength and
mass in their torsos – a factor in
how head injuries affect them.
3. The microglial in female brains
react almost opposite as males.
4. Female athletes are at 50% greater
risk for concussions than males
playing similar sports.
5. Concussions have been correlated to
greater risk of lateral ankle sprains
and knee injuries due to changes in
proprioception and balance.
6. Concussions suffered during the
premenstrual phase, when progesterone
levels are naturally high, a
sudden drop in progesterone after
injury produces a kind of withdrawal
- either contributes to or
worsens post-concussive symptoms
like headache, nausea, dizziness and
trouble concentrating.
For example, in all concussions the
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) becomes
leaky, allowing neurotoxins to enter
the brain and often within 6 hours,
the GUT Barrier becomes leaky which
contributes to digestive and future
neurological complications.
SOURCE: Dr. Ernesto J. Fernandez,
DOM, AP, LMHC Doctor of Oriental
Medicine, Acupuncture Physician,
Mental Health Counselor. www.ErnestoJFernandez.com
941-923-0283.
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The Gasparilla Inn & Club on Boca Grande
The Gasparilla Inn & Club on Boca Grande
The Grand Dame stays contemporary without losing its old style charm
I’VE NEVER STAYED at this
grand dame of southwest Florida
though I’ve driven by the
Inn a few times when I visited
the island and thought it right
out Chatham, Massachusetts, or
some tweedy place in Maine.
The Inn may be the oldest hotel
of its sort on the west coast of
Florida (opened 1913), but it is the
only resort of its kind on Gasparilla
Island by far. The seven mile long
island has stately old style homes,
modern beach homes, some funky
older homes, a few shops and just
a half dozen or so restaurants.
Boca Grande is a small residential
community on Gasparilla Island in
southwest Florida. Gasparilla Island
is a part of both Charlotte and
Lee counties, while the actual village
of Boca Grande, which is home
to many seasonal and some yearround
residents, is entirely in the
Lee County portion of the island.
Why visit the Gasparilla Inn? In
a word, solitude. And you can get
that solitude without a long drive or
flight as the drive from Sarasota is
about an hour and a half. The island
is so quiet it’s hard to find a place
in Florida to compare it to. Maybe
Longboat Key in the ‘40s or ‘50s?
The other reason is the beauty
and charm of the place. The
Inn has a comfy grandeur and is
steeped in tradition. Men wear
jackets to dinner and no cutoffs,
please. Snobby? Well I’ve stayed in
places that charge up to $1000 a
night and the way guests dress it’s
hard to tell who forked over the
$$$ and who is hauling the trash.
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It’s old school at The
Inn and it’s packed.
No moss grows on
their wicker, however.
The hotel has
maintained its chintz
and wicker decor
atop gleaming pine
floors. As for accommodations,
you
can stay in the main
building or in one of
the18 private cottages
and villas featuring
king, queen
or two twin-bedded
rooms. All cottage
and villa accommodations
are steps
away from the main
Inn and provide the
option of parlors, lanais,
or kitchenette.
The Inn’s newest
accommodations
are its Sharp Houses.
They still have
the same ‘Old Florida’
charm found
throughout the resort
and are also
steps away from the
Inn. The houses include
both three- and four-bedroom
options, and range from 2,300 to
3,850 square feet and feature kitchen,
dining and living areas with an
open layout as well as amenities
such as a washer and dryer and front
porch. A number of guests seemed
to be in large family groups and the
cottages are perfect for that.
For my visit, I was on the first
The Inn is beautiful and offers many dining options including on
their open air porches.
floor of the main building in a
high-ceilinged room with paneled
doors like you’d see in homes up
north built in the 1940s or earlier.
I had a king-sized bed and the
room has a color scheme of white,
yellow and pink. There’s a spacious
bathroom stocked with lovely
L’Occitane products in the bath.
I liked being in the main building
and situated close
to the sitting areas,
dining room and entrance.
Next time, I’d
choose a higher floor
or a room at the end
of the hall as folks
leaving dinner are
having such a good
time they continue
it walking down the
hallways.
In keeping with
the old style, but upscale
theme, there’s
no coffee maker,
fridge or microwave
in the room which is
fine with me. You’re
here to get outside
or be pampered with
great food experiences
while inside.
The place exudes a
cozy beach house
feel with a dollop of
Lily Pulitzer.
While there, I
saw the construction
of their new
beachfront accommodations,
the first
of their kind on the
property right on the water. With
options for 2, 3, or 4-bedroom
homes just steps from the Gulf
of Mexico, the homes will include
full kitchens and will have a central
pool and cabana for guests to
mix in a more private setting.
Getting your bearings takes a
while. The Inn has in its backyard a
beautiful golf course that continues
over a narrow waterway all the way
to an island that faces Charlotte
Harbor. However, the pool, fitness
center, James Griffith Salon, spa
and lap pool are on the Inn’s west
side and are on the Gulf of Mexico.
So, does the Inn face the Harbor
or the Gulf? The answer is yes. So
if you add the main building, the
cottages, the golf, the pool, spa
et.al, it’s no wonder they offer golf
carts. But truthfully, it’s all easy to
navigate on foot, too.
Guests varied in age, lots of post
50s couples, a few young families
with children and more than a few
family tribes. Lots of blue blazers
due to the dress code (I imagine
many men keep one for nostalgia
sake or for protocol emergencies).
So no bathing suits in the building
without a coverup and no cutoffs.
It’s clubby, but not stuffy. The
young staff are all pleasant and
unobtrusive, but enjoy talking
with you if you take the lead.
Golf is a big draw, but so is fishing.
What if neither are your preference?
Then there’s the spa, fitness center
(looking out on to the Gulf), croquet
(white clothes only), kayak or
paddle board. Explore the island by
golf cart (most people do) and discover
its quiet, uncrowded beaches
and see the historic lighthouse and
its museum. Or, you might just find
your own special place inside the
Inn in a drawing room, or on a porch
or under an umbrella to read.
I enjoyed the old photos on the
walls showing men and women in
their finery - men in jackets and
straw hats, women also in hats and
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By 1910 Boca Grande
Pass was already famous
for its unequaled
tarpon fishing among
fishermen, who stayed
on nearby Useppa Island.
The Agrico Company,
having begun to
see the potential of detravel
feature continued
covered from ankle to neck
in a long-sleeved dress. The
photos are charming and all
seem so happy. While the
dress code has changed a bit,
the smilies are still abundant
in this lovely place.
Dining Options
___________
Guests can opt for various
dining plans such as the
European Plan (no meals) or
American Plan (meals). But
of course, you can still dine
at any of the restaurants.
Q The Dining Room
For an elegant experience,
there’s the Inn’s Dining
Room which serves breakfast
and dinner daily.
Though I didn’t dine there,
the breakfast menu had
items like shrimp and
grits as well as lobster
scrambled eggs. Dinner
selections change every
day, but I heard the pompano is
especially good. They have steaks
and lots of local seafood which is
what I’d recommend. Jackets required
for the menfolk at dinner
during peak season typically @
December 20th to April 12th.
Q The Beach Club
Serves lunch daily on the Gulf
side. There’s also a Tiki Bar that
serves food and you can enjoy
food poolside.
Q The Pink Elephant
Offers lunch and dinner daily
if you’re in the mood for slightly
more casual. Cuisine has an
emphasis on seafood and is a
bit more international than the
main dining room.
Q Even more options
The Inn Bakery serves coffee,
pastries and lunch daily. In the
One
dining
option
is…The
Dining
Room at
The Inn
which
features
local
seafood
in an
elegant
setting.
The main building exudes charm. It was built in the 1900s.
village of Boca Grande. The
Gazebo at the Golf Club serves
lunch. BZ’s Bar and Lounge offers
drinks in a cozy room on the
main floor of the Inn.
Activities at The Inn
___________
They print a daily sheet of activities
that may include a Culinary
Tour at 2 p.m., Thursday and
Saturday. Tour the dining room’s
kitchen with a staff chef. With
the Horticulture Tour you can explore
the grounds Friday at 9 a.m.
The History Tour comes highly
recommended especially if you
enjoy the building’s architecture
and have gazed at the many photos
on the walls depicting the Inn
back in the early years. Tuesday
and Friday at 10:30 am.
What to see and
do on the island
___________
Before this stay at the Inn, I used
to drive to Boca Grande and ride
my bike around the village and
join the legions who have photographed
the beautiful churches
there. There are five state parks
with new facilities and generous
parking lots. Rent bikes.
Ladies Day Tarpon
Tournament ___________
One of the early draw of
Gasparilla Island was its
tarpon fishing.
To this day this event
has an average field of
40 boats, full of participants
who treat Ladies
Day as an annual tradition.
Seasoned and
new participants all
come together to kick
off the fishing season
with the original spirit
of Ladies Day—to have
fun, catch and release.
Contact the Boca
Grande Area Chamber
of Commerce at
941-964-0568 or visit
www.bocagrandechamber.com.
Date:
Saturday, May 9.
Getting there
___________
From Sarasota it takes about an
hour and a half by car. If you have
guests from out of state joining
you have them fly Allegiant to
Punta Gorda Airport which is 45
minutes from the Inn. The causeway
to Gasparilla Island eases
you into the experience much as
the drive to Siesta Key does, but
again, it’s not crowded. There’s no
nightlife, no St. Armands, no traffic
lines. The Inn closes June 21
and reopens October 8.
Explore Boca
Grande & Beyond
___________
There are some clothing boutiques
for people and their pets.
Make sure you have lots of room
on your camera phone because
there’s lots to capture. You can
shoot in the morning to catch
the morning light for some places
and catch the other side in the
evening. Expect gorgeous sunsets
mainly unobstructed.
My past trips were about island
exploring and photo-taking. I had
packed my bike too, which was perfect
for stopping and shooting the
beautiful churches, coconut palms,
banyans, birds and stately homes.
The Inn offers golf carts to maneuver
its sprawling estate.
There are no gas stations in the
village of Boca Grande, with the
exception of a street pump at Boca
Grande Marina, so many residents
use golf carts as their main mode
of transportation. A Lee County
ordinance designates all but
two streets as golf cart
paths. Drivers must be
at least 14 years old to
operate a golf cart on
these designated streets.
A Bit of
Island History
___________
The community of Boca
Grande is a bit over an
hour from Sarasota.
veloping Gasparilla Island beyond
the port, began to develop the
village of Boca Grande.
The railroad station in what
would become downtown was
built; roads, sidewalks, streetlights,
shops, a post office, and water
and telephone service were not
far behind. The railroad company
built several cottages downtown,
and a few wealthy families from
"up north" purchased land and
built winter residences. The train
stopped at Gasparilla, the fishing
village at the north end of the
island, at the railroad depot in
downtown Boca Grande, and at
the south end phosphate terminal.
In 1911, the first hotel, the Gasparilla
Inn, opened, and the island
became a major vacation destination
for the elite from Tampa, Fort
Myers, and New England. Though
shipping has declined substantially
since the last quarter of the
20th century, tourism remains important
to the island's economy.
The railroad continued to
bring winter visitors from
all along the eastern seaboard
and upper Midwest until
the Boca Grande Causeway
opened in 1958. The swing
bridge spans two 80-foot-wide
channels on the Gulf Intracoastal
Waterway at Placida Harbor.
When the bridge became operational,
it was faster to fly to Tampa
and drive to Boca Grande than it
was to take the train directly from
the Northeast and Midwest. Rail
passenger service to Boca Grande
ended on April 12, 1959.The rail
line between Arcadia and Boca
Grande was abandoned in 1981.
Thanks to Bayard and Hugh
Sharp (members of the Du Pont
family who had been winter residents
for many years), the community
purchased the old railroad
bed from CSX Corp. (the successor
corporation to the old Chessie
and Seaboard systems) and transformed
it into a new use—Boca
Grande's popular bike path.The island
is about seven miles long, and
just one mile across at its widest.
It is protected by a piece of state
legislation called the Gasparilla
Island Conservation District Act of
1980, which was the first designed
to preserve the ecosystems of Florida's
barrier islands. About 1700
live in Boca Grande year-round.
Awards, Distinctions
___________
Travel + Leisure’s category “The
Top 10 Resort Hotels in Florida
(Outside of Miami Beach)” ranked
the Inn number one noting, “The
style here is stately and sweet,
with a throwback glamour that
recalls the heyday of midcentury
Floridian beach resorts and nods
to a slower pace of life.”
The Gasparilla Inn & Club is
a member of Historic Hotels of
America and the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
Q https://the-gasparilla-inn.com
■ STORY: Louise Bruderle
APRIL 2020 WEST COAST WOMAN 25

you’re news
Accolades
■ Heather McLain has joined
ATLARGE as Director of Communications.
McLain is
responsible
for
leading
and growing
the
agency’s
communications
department,
as
Heather McLain
well as overseeing communications
across an array of brands,
including strategic planning,
media relations, key messaging
development, issues/reputation
management and crisis communications.
“We are absolutely thrilled
to welcome Heather to the
team. Her experience in the field
is unprecedented and coupled
with her leadership across the
industry, we couldn’t be more
excited,” said Anand Pallegar,
Founder, ATLARGE.
McLain has 16 years of agency
experience in the marketing
and communications industry.
During her career, McLain
has led national, regional and
local public relations efforts
for brands such as The Fresh
Market, The Mall at University
Town Center, Taubman, 9Round
Kickboxing, California Pizza
Kitchen, Chuy’s, Sotheby’s
International Realty, YO! Sushi,
aLoft, and Sophie’s at Saks Fifth
Avenue, to name a few.
Prior to joining ATLARGE,
McLain served as VP, Director
of Public Relations for On Ideas,
where she supervised some of
the agency’s largest accounts,
including ClosetMaid. In that
role, she managed PR/communications,
content strategy,
social media plan development
and execution, influencer marketing,
product placement and
various advertising campaigns.
In addition, McLain is on the
board of the Central West Coast
Chapter of the Florida Public
Relations Association and serves
as the VP of Communications.
For more information about AT-
LARGE, visit atlargeinc.com.
■ Fergeson Skipper, P.A. has
named Michelle Lajoie Hermey
president of the law firm. Hermey
has
been with
Fergeson
Skipper
since 1994.
Hermey
was admitted
to
The Florida
Bar in
2007 and
is board
Michelle Lajoie Hermey certified
as a specialist in real estate law.
Her areas of practice include
residential and commercial real
estate law and banking and finance
law. Hermey is a member
of the Sarasota County Bar Association,
Women’s Council of Realtors,
and Sarasota Association
of Realtors, where she served on
the Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee
and as chair. She is the
recipient of the William F. Blews
Pro Bono Service Award and
AV® Preeminent Peer Review
Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Throughout her tenure, Hermey
has also taken leadership
roles in community organizations,
serving as a past president
and treasurer of the Sarasota
High School Association of
Dramatics Arts Boosters and
vice president and treasurer for
the Sarasota High School Chorus
Boosters. For her dedication,
Hermey received the “Outstanding
Adult Volunteer of the Year”
award from the school district.
Fergeson Skipper, P.A. is a
full-service law firm concentrating
in the areas of federal
taxation, wills, trusts and
estates, guardianships, civil,
trial, business, and real estate
law. The firm is located at 1515
Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota.
For information, visit www.
fergesonskipper.com.
■ Meals on Wheels PLUS of
Manatee announced its 2020
Board of Directors. Mark
Goodson, community volunteer,
will Chair the Board of
Directors with Jackie Barron
of Mosaic Company serving as
Vice Chair. Jamie DiDomenico,
Cool Today, is Treasurer. Kathy
Martella, community volunteer,
is Secretary and Susan Kramer,
Cablish & Gentile Certified
Public Accountants, serves as
Member-at-Large.
The 2020 Directors are Lisa
Barnott of Lakewood Ranch
Communities, Steve Bayard,
community volunteer, Christi
Bock of TDS Construction,
Jamara Clark of Rowlett Middle
Academy, Andy Guz of Lakewood
Ranch Medical Center,
and Natalee Herrig, community
volunteer. Maribeth Phillips
is President & CEO of Meals on
Wheels PLUS of Manatee and
ex-officio member of the Board
of Directors.
This past February, Meals
on Wheels PLUS of Manatee’s
annual Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner was held.
“Over 42,000 volunteer hours
contributed to the advancement
of our mission in 2019. We could
not provide the critical programs
of Meals on Wheels PLUS
of Manatee without our volunteers.
We appreciate what our
volunteers contribute each and
every day and tonight was about
coming together to celebrate
them,” said Maribeth Phillips,
President & CEO of Meals on
Wheels PLUS of Manatee.
Jonah Grayam was awarded
the Jr. Champion Award. Zeta
Grepling was recognized for
her ongoing work at The Food
Bank of Manatee. Jimmy Harris
received the Team Spirit Award.
Christine Cimino received the
Rookie of the Year award. Betty
Vogel and the Cascade Women’s
Club received the Good Neighbors
Award. Toni Muirhead
received the MacGyver Award.
The evening culminated in
the presentation of awards of
recognition given to volunteers
Robert Kirkpatrick, James Torpie,
Ronald Owens, and Marcia
Owens for ten years or more
of service to Meals on Wheels
PLUS of Manatee.
Anyone interested in volunteering
for Meals on Wheels
PLUS of Manatee should visit
www.mealsonwheelsplus.org/
volunteer/ or call 941-747-4655.
Business News
■ For those looking to make
changes that positively impact
the environment but don’t know
where to start, Zero Waste Bar
can help. The new shop has
opened inside The Bazaar on
Apricot & Lime in Sarasota.
Zero Waste Bar currently
features household cleaning
products from Molly’s Suds.
Community members are invited
to bring their own containers
(or get one there) to fill up and
keep refilling – it’s a simple way
to eliminate single-use plastic
containers, which are piling up
on landfills and in the oceans.
Molly’s Suds are made with
earth and plant-derived ingredients
to enhance efficiency
and cut down on cleaning time,
without compromising your
family’s health.
Zero Waste Bar also carries
bamboo toothbrushes and
Humby Organics shampoo and
conditioner bars and other made
in-the-USA, environmentally,
sustainable products. The shop
is owned by public relations
professional Kim Livengood,
APR, CPRC.
Livengood
saw the
popularity
of these
types of
shops in St.
Pete and
Tampa and
felt Sarasota
was ready.
Kim Livengood
“Learning
about
minimizing waste and helping
the environment is a journey,”
said Livengood. “It would be
very difficult to live a completely
zero-waste lifestyle but,
if we strive to do even some
small things, together we can
make a difference.”
Visit Zero Waste Bar inside
The Bazaar at 821 Apricot Ave,
Sarasota. It’s open Thursday
through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
weekly. For more information,
visit ZeroWasteBarSRQ.com.
Real Estate News
■ With more than 30 years
of experience in community
engagement, philanthropy,
branding and marketing,
Veronica Brandon Miller is
now a
Realtor with
Michael
Saunders &
Company.
Prior to
joining the
Michael
Saunders
Lakewood
Ranch Real
Estate team,
Veronica Brandon Miller
she served
as a vice president for Goodwill
Industries. She created multiple
programs and initiatives that
were duplicated around the globe
with stellar success.
Veronica is a graduate of the
Sarasota Civilian Police Academy,
Gulf Coast Leadership
Institute, Leadership Sarasota,
and Leadership Manatee. She
has served on the boards for
the Sarasota Parks Foundation,
the Glasser/Schoenbaum
Human Services Center, Pines
Foundation, Project 180, Child
Protection Center, the McKay
Academy, Leadership Manatee
Alumni Association, and the
All-Star Children’s Foundation.
Miller moved to the Sarasota-Bradenton
area more than a
decade ago from Washington,
D.C., where she served in multiple
leadership roles. Originally from
Philadelphia, Pa., Miller earned
her bachelor’s degree in Marketing
from Boston University and
her master’s degree in Business
from the University of Maryland.
■ For the 14th consecutive
year, the Holleran-Bouck Team
at RE/MAX Alliance Group has
earned the Five Star Real Estate
Agent award. Only 18 agents
locally have achieved this
distinction.
Holleran-Bouck Team
Based on an independent
survey of recent homebuyers
and industry peers, the Five Star
Award is presented to fewer than
7 percent of real estate agents in
a given market. Homebuyer clients
are asked to evaluate agents
based on customer service, integrity,
market knowledge, communication,
negotiation, closing
preparation, post-sale service,
finding the right home, marketing
of the home, and overall
satisfaction. Agents also must
receive a favorable regulatory
and complaint-history review.
Industry peers (mortgage
professionals, insurance
professionals and real estate
professionals) are asked to evaluate
agents based on industry
expertise, customer service
skills, market knowledge and
negotiation skills.
Consisting of Joe and Virginia
Holleran and Lisa Bouck,
the Holleran-Bouck Team also
received Gold level recognition
from RE/MAX Alliance Group
based on 2019 production.
The Sarasota office is located
at 2000 Webber Street, Sarasota,
Florida 34239. The team can
be reached at (941) 308-6584 or
theholleranteam@gmail.com.
■ Kathleen Comerford has
announced the launch of The
Comerford Group at Icon Premium
Realty. Comerford has
a background
in
real estate
experience
that spans
brokerage,
banking,
finance,
construction
and development.
Kathleen Comerford
In addition
to
serving the real estate needs
of buyers and sellers in their
community, Icon Premium
Realty gives back through a variety
of community and charity
partnerships. They are also a
supporter of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit
global social enterprise
committed to fighting poverty
through the collection and distribution
of shoes and clothing.
Icon Premium Realty is an
independent boutique real
estate brokerage firm whose
professionals represent both
buyers and sellers in the transfer
of residential properties, raw
land, new construction, and
real estate investments. Icon
Premium Realty services Sarasota,
Bradenton, Palmetto, the
Keys, Lakewood Ranch, Palmer
Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice,
Englewood, North Port, Port
Charlotte and more.
For more information, call
941-257-5050, or visit www.
iconpremiumrealty.com. Icon
Premium Realty is located at 452
South Tamiami Trail, Osprey.
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business spotlight
Cutting Loose Salon
Prepares the Next
Generation of Stylists
It’s difficult to find a business
owner more passionate about
the next generation of stylists
than Coral Pleas, owner and
mentor of Cutting Loose Salons
(Lakewood Ranch and University) and
Protégé by Cutting Loose. Protégé, located
in a Cutting Loose Salon, is where
licensed professional stylists master cutting,
styling and how to run a successful
business under the guidance of some of
the best of the industry.
Protégé, located in a Cutting
Loose Salon, is where licensed
professional stylists master
cutting, styling and how to
run a successful business
under the guidance of some
of the best of the
industry.
Coral Pleas
is the owner
and mentor
of Cutting
Loose
Salons
(Lakewood
Ranch and
University)
and Protégé
by Cutting
Loose.
Protégé was
created with her
daughter Taelor
to prepare young
graduates from
local technical and
beauty schools to
become top level
stylists within 18
months. Currently, Protégé
has 13 professional students and has the
ability to host up to 20 motivated future
stylists. Each graduate of Protégé can set
out for a career that can often earn them
six figures as master stylists and travel
around the world.
Students arrive each Monday to the
Protégé salon located within the Cutting
Loose on University to study under master
stylists and teachers and leaders that are
considered some of the best in the country.
The full week for Protégé students
entails assisting other stylists or behind
the chair with guests. Students are actually
paid to go through this high-level training.
Cutting Loose Salon is an exclusive
French hairstyling salon that trains and
supports each student with one-on-one
training and support as well as motivational
and celebratory gatherings making
the most of each student’s successes.
According to Maria Mejias, a Protégé
student near graduating, the entire
experience has turned her from a shy,
quiet observer to a confident stylist and
business professional. Maria shares
that learning about Protégé from Taelor
Pleas and other senior stylists, is both
encouraging and inspiring, from six-figure
incomes to travel around the world
for continued
education. The
best part, Maria
explains, is that
her education will
continue when
she becomes a
Cutting Loose
stylist, sharing
a chair next to
Coral and the top
educators.
According to
Coral Pleas “It is
so rewarding and
good business
sense to invest in
the young community.
I developed Protégé
to set these future stylists
and salon owners up for
financial independence,
teaching them how to
develop social skills and
build a rapport with each
guest. We invest in the
Protégés and celebrate
the profession,” Coral
explains. Teaching proper
business, social media
and guest retention is
almost as important as
the craft itself.
“At the end of the day,
teaching young protégés
is as rewarding as seeing
our guests enjoy their special treatments
and new styles,” says Pleas.
Cutting Loose Salons
■ Cutting Loose in the Square at UTC
Plaza – University Park
Phone: (941) 358-6000
8429 Honore Avenue, University Park
■ Cutting Loose in River Club Plaza
– Lakewood Ranch
Phone: (941) 404-7100
5820 Ranch Lake Boulevard, #112,
Lakewood Ranch
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the environment
SUNSCREEN IS
DAMAGING CORAL REEFS
hen you’re
snorkeling
or swimming
here
or elsewhere
during your
vacation, the sunscreen that’s safeguarding
your skin might also be
endangering vibrant coral reef and
marine life. How can you protect the
marine destinations you visit without
putting your own health at risk?
For decades, we’ve heard about
the importance of using sunscreen
to protect ourselves against the sun’s
harmful UV rays. So it should come
as no surprise that the annual global
suncare market is predicted to reach
nearly $25 billion by 2024 – an increase
of 68% from 2015.
There are two main types of
sunscreen: physical (mineral) and
chemical. Mineral sunscreens act
as a physical barrier on top of your
skin, reflecting the sun’s rays away
from your body. Chemical
sunscreens, on the
other hand, contain
synthetic compounds
which absorb the UV
light before it reaches
your skin.
While lathering on
sunscreen before heading
outside may protect
us from the dangers
of sun exposure, it
can have the opposite
effect on life under
water. It is estimated that 14,000 tons
of sunscreen end up in the oceans each
year. And this is not only from those
of us who like to swim in the sea. The
sunscreen that you rinse down the drain
when you shower can eventually find its
way into the ocean.
In addition, the convenient aerosol
sprays can spread sunscreen particles
across the sand. When the tide comes
in, these chemicals can get washed out
to sea. Sunscreen has become part of our
holiday rituals and daily skin routines,
but many of these products contain numerous
ingredients which can be damaging
to marine life.
So damaging, in fact, that some destinations
including Palau, Hawaii, US
Virgin Islands, Key West, and Bonaire
are all in the process of banning toxic
sunscreens.
How Does Sunscreen
Harm Coral Reefs?
But what exactly is all the fuss
about? And why are some destinations
taking such drastic measures? Is
this day-to-day product really a threat
to our reefs?
Unfortunately, research has found
that some of the main chemicals used
How can we protect them and our skin?
in sunscreens are harmful to corals and
other marine life. One of the main culprits
is Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3),
a chemical ingredient found in over
3,500 sun care products.
These chemicals can lead to coral
bleaching, damage the DNA of corals,
and increase abnormal growth and deformities.
Sunscreen is likely just one
more stressor that is making corals more
susceptible to disease, such as the Stony
Coral Tissue Loss Disease that is affecting
reefs across the Caribbean sea.
How Does Sunscreen
Cause Coral Bleaching?
Corals are usually covered in
zooxanthallae. These tiny creatures
absorb light and use photosynthesis to
create food for the coral. When corals
become stressed due to increased water
temperatures or pollution from chemicals
found in sunscreen, they expel the
zooxanthallae. These tiny creatures are a
lifeline for the coral, and without them
they lose the main food and oxygen
source and also the wide array of colors
that make coral so attractive.
Bleached corals are more vulnerable
to disease. Their growth is stunted and
the damage will negatively impact the
surrounding marine life. Although it
is possible for some to recover, most
bleached corals will starve to death. But
it’s not only chemical sunscreens that are
harmful. Mineral sunscreens sometimes
contain nano-particles which are so small
that they can be absorbed by marine life.
These minerals are toxic to many ocean
species and can cause stress and ultimately
death, even at low concentrations.
In addition to the harm caused to
coral, sunscreen can decrease fertility in
fish; accumulate in dolphins; damage
the immune systems of sea urchins and
deform their young; and impair photosynthesis
in algae.
While we’ve greatly expanded our
knowledge around this subject in recent
years, there is still much more research
to be done to fully understand the impacts
of sunscreen on coral reefs.
What Can Be Done?
Despite how worrying this all
sounds, it is possible to enjoy the sun
while refraining from using harmful
products. Follow these tips to make sure
you stay sun-safe and reef-safe:
Stay undercover. The easiest way
y
to protect yourself is to stick to the
shade, especially during the hottest
hours of the day.
Cover up. T-shirts, hats and pants
y
offer adequate protection. Consider
swimwear and clothing which contain
UV protection in the material. And remember,
if you’ll be wearing a wetsuit,
there’s no need to apply sunscreen
underneath!
Escape the midday sun. Enjoy
y
the sun in the early morning or late
afternoon to avoid the harshest rays
between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
Luckily, you don’t have to give up
sunscreen altogether, ‘Reef-safe’
sunblock is not regulated and has
no agreed specifications, so when
purchasing your next bottle of
sunscreen check the labels and
consider the following:
Avoid aerosols – spray-on
y
sunscreens create a chemical
cloud that settles onto the sand.
When the tide comes in these
chemicals wash into the ocean.
Avoid sunscreens that con-
y
tain harmful chemicals such as
Oxybenzone, Benzophenone-1,
Benzophenone-8, OD-PABA,
4-Methylbenzylidene camphor,
and 3-Benzylidene camphor
Opt for mineral sun-
y
screens that use ingredients
such as zinc oxide or titanium
dioxide. But remember that not
all mineral sunscreens are reefsafe.
In order to be reef-safe, the
ingredients must be “non-nano,”
or larger than 100 nanometer in
size, as this makes it less likely that
it will be absorbed by marine life.
Choose mineral products that indicate
that the ingredients are non-nano, for
example “non-nano zinc oxide”.
If unsure about the reef-safety
y
of a product, check the Consumer
Products Inventory or look for
the Protect Land + Sea Certification.
Earth Day is April 22
Every year the Earth Day Network,
as organizers of the original
Earth Day, selects an environmental priority
to engage the global public.
The enormous challenges – but also
the vast opportunities – of acting on
climate change have distinguished the
issue as the most pressing topic for the
50th anniversary year. At the end of
2020, nations will be expected to increase
their national commitments to
the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate
change, so the time is now for citizens
to call for greater global ambition to
tackle our climate crisis.
Climate change represents the biggest
challenge to the future of humanity and
the life-support systems that make our
world habitable. Unless every country in
the world steps up – and steps up with
urgency and ambition – we are consigning
current and future generations to a
dangerous future.
Earth Day 2020 will be far more than
a day. It must be a historic moment
when citizens of the world rise up in a
united call for the creativity, innovation,
ambition, and bravery that we need to
meet our climate crisis and seize the
enormous opportunities of a zero-carbon
future. For more information on
Earth Day, visit https://www.earthday.
org/earth-day-2020/.
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Hormones driving you crazy?
At this Bio-identical Hormones Seminar you’ll learn about how
balancing hormones is about optimal aging, living a higher quality
of life, and halting or possibly reversing disease processes.
You’ll also learn about why an imbalance in hormones leads to signs and
symptoms of aging and the disease processes that come along with this.
Find out how correcting the imbalance can retrain your body to function at
a higher level. How hormone balancing can improve energy, sleep, sexuality,
endurance, relationships, bone strength, joint health, mental focus, and more.
Presented by Dr. Dan Watts, Founder/Director of The Renewal Point
Age Management Center on Thursday, April 23, 6-7 pm at The
Renewal Point, 4905 Clark Rd., Sarasota. Space is limited, so RSVP
by calling 941-926-4905.
Explore Your
World Kit
available at
Sarasota Libraries
n You and your family can make
amazing scientific discoveries in
your yard, your neighborhood or
just about anywhere you venture,
with the “Explore Your World”
backpack kits at Sarasota County
public libraries.
Designed by UF/IFAS Extension
and Sustainability, in collaboration
with Sarasota County Libraries,
the Explore Your World kit helps
adventurers of all ages explore the
wonders of nature around them.
Includes: child-friendly binoculars,
compass, magnifying lens, underwater
explorer boat, planisphere
(night sky map), field guides, an array
of outdoor exploration activities,
and library books for all ages.
Use the Explore Your World kit
just about anywhere, from city
sites to state parks, and from the
backyard to the beach or to Sarasota
County parks.
Look for the backpack kits at
Sarasota County Libraries. For
more information, call 941-861-
5000, or visit http://tiny.cc/ufsaraext_explorebackpack
Sarasota County
to Host Special
Historical Exhibit
n Sarasota County is inviting the
community to take a step back in
time with four historical women. The
exhibit, called “Shaping Sarasota:
Four Memorable Women,” will
showcase the growth of Sarasota
and the influence they had on early
community development. Guest
speakers will address the period in
which the women lived, impacts on
their lives, troubles they faced and a
review of their family heritages.
“These women greatly influenced
the direction of life in the early
Sarasota community,” said Priscilla
Brown, Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources program coordinator.
“Their legacies can be seen today
throughout the county today at
well-known landmarks including
Phillippi Estate Park, Historic Spanish
Point, Ringling Museum and
Selby Gardens.”
Displays will be available at each
location for a month with viewing
times during regular library hours.
Next up is April at Selby Library,
1331 First St., Sarasota. For information,
call the Sarasota County
Contact Center at 941-861-5000 or
visit scgov.net.
At The Libraries
n Sarasota Libraries:
• Cirque D' Book—in the Conference
Room at Selby Library,
10:30 a.m.-noon. Librarian Charlotte
Thompson leads a monthly
book discussion group.
Here’s the schedule:
• April 13: Kate More. Radium Girls;
Dark Story of America’s Shining
Women.
• May 11: Delia Owens. Where the
Crawdads Sing.
• June 8: Rebecca Makkai. Great
Believers.
At Selby Library, 1331 First St.,
Sarasota. Info: (941) 861-1100.
n University of Florida/IFAS Extension
Master Gardener Plant Clinic is
on April 25, 10am - noon at Fruitville
Library, 100 Apex Road, Sarasota.
Info: (941) 861-2500. The Plant Clinic
meets in the library lobby.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly
gardens, composting, or
citrus trees? Need a plant or insect
identified? Homeowners can receive
research-based lawn, landscape
and pest management help from
the University of Florida. These sessions
are made possible through a
partnership with UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County.
Venice-Nokomis
Rotary 12th
Annual Toast
to Venice April 5
n The Venice-Nokomis Rotary has
its 12th Annual Toast to Venice: A
Wine, Beer & Food Festival - showcasing
some of the best offerings
in food and beverage in the Venice
area. This year’s event will be held
on Saturday, April 4, from 2-5 pm at
Maxine Barrett Park. The rain date
will be Sunday, April 5.
Highlights of this year’s event
include premium wine and beer
tasting, a newly added bourbon
tasting, food sampling from some
of Venice’s best local restaurants,
live music, a silent auction and
more. With only 500 tickets printed,
the event sells out quickly. Advance
tickets are available for $70 at www.
VeniceNokomisRotary.org and
at Venice Wine and Coffee Company
on the Island. Tickets are $75 at
the door the day of the event.
All proceeds from the Toast to Venice
benefit local charities and organizations
such as Boys and Girls Clubs
of Venice, Rotary Futures Resource
Center, Our Mothers House, Child
Protection Center, The Twig, Habitat
for Humanity, Venice Symphony,
Venice YMCA, Boy Scout Troops and
many other worthy organizations.
For more information about
sponsorships and/or auction items,
and the 2020 Toast to Venice in
general, contact Colleen Carver
at CCarverConsulting@gmail.
com or (941) 219-2623.
Clubs
n Sarasota Toastmasters meets
Wednesday mornings from 7:45-
8:50 at the Waldemere fire station
in the upstairs classroom. Guests
are always welcome. Find out how
Toastmasters can help you be your
best and upgrade your communication
skills for professional
and personal excellence. Meeting
weekly except for holidays. https://
www.toast
masters.org/Find-a-
Club/00001958-
sarasota-toastmasters-club.
n Genealogical Society of Sarasota
meets in the Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
at Selby Library on April 11,
10am-noon. This month: Thomas
MacEntee is a genealogy professional
who is also a blogger,
educator, author, and social media
connector. After a 25-year career in
the information technology field,
he started his own genealogy-related
business called High Definition
Genealogy. He currently shares
many of his articles and videos for
free at Abundant Genealogy and
also runs the popular Genealogy
Bargains and DNA Bargains websites.
Info: Email: gss@gssfl.com.
n The Venice Area Women’s
College Club invites you to the
monthly lunch and program on
April 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at
at the Plantation Golf & Country
Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice.
The program will be the Instride
Equine Therapy with speaker Jordan
Jones. Come and hear how this
valuable horse involved therapy
helps all ages.
The College Club’s motto is
“Reaching Out to Make a Difference.”
This is done by annual education
scholarships, donates to South
Country Food Pantry, promotes
fellowship among women with
Associate and above college degrees,
and encourages personal growth
and community involvement.
The next Venice Area Women’s
College Club event is a luncheon
on May 12, 11:30a.m.-2 pm also
at Plantation Golf & Country Club,
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice. The May
meeting will feature the installation
of officers. This is the last
meeting of the season and the club
will resume the second Tuesday in
October, 2020 with a new slate of
interesting and informative speakers
and programs. For lunch reservations
($22) call 941-202-4034.
Epilepsy
Support Groups
n Epilepsy Support Group meetings
offered by JoshProvides.
Epilepsy support group meetings
are held on the 1st Tuesday of
each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at
State College of Florida, Lakewood
Ranch Campus, Selby Rooms. This
support group is offered to people
living with epilepsy as well as their
family, friends and caregivers and
provides the opportunity to receive
information about resources
as well as share experiences, ask
questions, receive emotional support
and practical advice that may
help parents and caregivers.
For those who have epilepsy,
feelings of loneliness and isolation
have been replaced with lifelong
friendships and understanding
that there are others going through
the same struggles and challenges.
For information contact Josh-
Provides at info@JoshProvides.org.
n Epilepsy Support Group meetings
are being offered by Epilepsy
Services of Southwest Florida. The
group meetings are held on the 1st
Wednesday of each month from
6-7:30 p.m. at Senior Friendship
Center, Rubin Center for Healthy
Aging –Dwyer Room, 1920 Brother
Geenen Way, Sarasota.
This support group is offered to
adults over 18 living with epilepsy
as well as their family, friends
and caregivers. A safe, supportive
environment is provided where
people can share concerns and
help others. Monthly topics such
as medications, stress, depression,
relationships and current medical
treatments will be presented and
discussed. Connect with others,
gain support and make friends.
Refreshments served.
For more information, email
Barbara Coleman at bcoleman@
esswfl.org or call (941) 953-5988.
At The Women’s
Resource Center
n Authentic Fusion Yoga: $5. This
Yoga is perfect for beginners of all
ages. All equipment is provided.
Offered in Venice, Tuesdays, 5:30-
6:30 p.m. 101 West Venice Ave #24,
Venice. Info: (941) 485-9724
• Mentoring: No fee. It can be
difficult to see our goals through to
the end, and sometimes, we need
someone to help us. This program
is offered to clients who would
benefit from additional support and
experience from a qualified mentor.
Call for an appointment. Manatee:
(941) 747-6797; Sarasota: (941) 366-
1700; Venice: (941) 485-9724.
Free Vein
Screenings
n Allure Medical believes in curing
advanced vein disease, not just
managing its symptoms. They offer
free vein screenings in their Lakewood
Ranch and Venice offices, and
use the latest technology and minimally
invasive procedures to stop
vein disease in its tracks. No need
for years of pain and discomfort.
Call 941-214-9412 to schedule your
free screening today. Same-day or
early/late appointments, available.
Fibromyalgia
& Chronic Pain
Support Group
n Join in for a Fibromyalgia
and Chronic Pain Support Group.
They meet the first Tuesday of every
month at the Braden River Library
on SR 70 from noon to 2 p.m.
This group is free and a good
chance to share with others that
understand. Any questions, call Edie
Anderson at 941-447-5024 or Lorraine
McDonough at 941-896-8942.
Women’s
Networking
Event
n WIN (women’s interactive network)
is a small group based out of
Pittsburgh and Sarasota. They have
a Lunch & Learn Monthly Meetup
for professional women. Join them
at Mediterraneo Restaurant, the 2nd
Thursday of every month, 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity
to showcase your business,
learn about your professional colleagues
and expand your network.
All Attendees are responsible for
their own lunch and beverage. Remember
to bring a donation for the
Women’s Resource Center of new or
gently used clothing or accessories.
Visit their website to learn more:
Sarasota: http://na-win.com/
sarasota.
EMAIL YOUR EVENTS TO:
westcoastwoman@comcast.net
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Woman and you’ll find even more
events that come up each month.
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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY & WELLNESS CENTER
VENICE THEATRE UPDATES:
Due to Covid-19 we’re currently
closed to the public. We look forward
to welcoming you back as soon as
we get the go-ahead from the CDC
and our government officials.
Please visit venicetheatre.org for
the most current information about
what’s happening at VT.
Serving Sarasota’s Families for over 40 years!
Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Pain Management • Wound Care • Adrenal/Thyroid
Podiatry • Dermatology • Dentistry • Pediatrics • Veterinary
Monthly Wellness Seminars
Private Consultations by Appointment
Pharmaceutical Grade Nutritional Supplements
Online Mobile App Rx Refills
Stay safe, we look forward to seeing
you at the theatre soon.
VeniceTheatre.org | 941.488.1115 | 140 Tampa Ave. W.
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RPh, MBA, CHt
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women’s health
Women’s Wellness
Is a 12 Month Commitment
The new year serves as a
reminder to women to make
their health a priority and
build positive health habits
for life. As women we should
be thinking about our health 365 days
a year. Intimate issues such as urinary
incontinence, sexual dysfunction and
pelvic pain can be hard to discuss.
I want to remind you that no issue is
too little or too big to talk about when
it is bothersome to you. As women, we
often compare ourselves to a friend, a
neighbor or a family member and forget
that we are all unique, we all individuals
and it’s personal. Your health is a lifelong
journey. It’s not always easy to take steps
to discuss intimate health issues.
Every woman needs to focus on her
own approach. Every woman needs a
purpose and to find her own motivation.
If you, like many other women,
have difficulty with urinary incontinence,
sexual dysfunction and/or pelvic
pain or if you want to learn more, see
me, Casie Wodzien, Nurse Practitioner,
at the Urology Treatment Center.
I specialize in the treatment of women’s
urological health issues and would
be happy to help you at our Sarasota or
Lakewood Ranch office. When you think
about pink, remember you are unique and
your health matters every single day of
the year. Your urological issues are not too
little or too big to discuss. Women’s wellness
and awareness always work together.
Many people are surprised to learn
that urology covers a wide range of
conditions for both men and women. In
addition to treating the male reproductive
system, urologists treat diseases and
conditions in the kidneys, bladder, and
urinary tract – all of which affect both
genders in all stages of life.
Women may experience urological
health issues that are unique to their
anatomy. While numerous urological
conditions can affect women of all ages
for a variety of reasons, childbirth, menopause
or a hysterectomy can alter the
body in ways that could lead to conditions
including pelvic floor weakness,
overactive bladder or inflammation of
the bladder wall (interstitial cystitis).
Fortunately, most conditions are highly
treatable, especially when caught early.
• Urinary Tract Infections/Bladder
Infections – Most women will
develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) at
some point in their lives. The infection
develops when bacteria enter the urinary
tract. Women with a UTI may have pain
or burning when they urinate. They
may also feel a sudden urge to go to the
PAID ADVERTORIAL
bathroom, but then have
trouble urinating. UTIs can
be serious, but they also can
be treated with antibiotics.
• Overactive Bladder
(OAB) – OAB is a condition
recognized by symptoms
including urinary
urgency, frequent urination,
waking up at least
twice a night to urinate or
urge incontinence (leakage
of urine). Treatments range
from medication or nerve
stimulation to Botox injections or surgery.
At least 30 million Americans suffer
from overactive bladder.
• Urinary Leakage/Incontinence
– Millions of women experience involuntary
loss of urine, called urinary incontinence.
The condition affects all ages and
women of every social and economic
level, though urinary incontinence
occurs more often in older women than
in young women. The condition can
be driven by stress or by a weakness in
bladder or pelvic floor muscles and can
be treated with a variety of approaches,
depending on severity.
• Pelvic Floor Weakness/Vaginal
Prolapse/”Dropped Bladder” – Pelvic
floor prolapse occurs when the upper
portion of the vagina loses its normal
shape and sags or drops down into the
vaginal canal or even outside of the vaginal
opening. There are several types of
pelvic floor prolapse including bladder,
rectum, small bowel and uterus. It’s wise
not to let the condition go on too long,
as most worsening pelvic floor prolapses
can only be fully corrected with surgery.
• Pelvic Pain/Interstitial Cystitis –
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a long-term
inflammation of the bladder wall, also
called painful bladder syndrome. Its symptoms
are very similar to a urinary tract
infection, such as urinary urgency and/or
pelvic pain, but lack an identifiable cause
such as bacterial infection. In the past, IC
was believed to be a relatively uncommon
problem, but now it is thought to affect
up to 12 percent of women.
Though women can be reluctant to talk
about these sensitive issues, it is important
to share details with and seek treatment
from a certified
urologist. Not doing
so not only diminishes
your quality of life,
but can put you at
serious risk.
SOURCE:
Casie Wodzien,
MS, APRN, ANP-
BC, Urology
Treatment Center.
Casie Wodzien,
MSN, APRN, ANP-BC
Urology Treatment Center
• SARASOTA •
3325 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34239
Urology Treatment Center
• LAKEWOOD RANCH •
6310 Health Parkway, Suite 210
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 917-8488
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TRY A THERAPY
THAT WORKS!
Immediate Relief Beginning
with the First Session:
Chronic Pain: Sciatic, Back, Neck and TMJ
Migraines, Foggy Brain and
Lack of Concentration
Sight and Eye Problems
Sponsored by The Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation
Saturday, May 9, 2020 • 2 PM
Riverview Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the power of choral music through an exciting performance by more
than 200 singers of all ages, from high school students to seniors.
This intergenerational choral festival has inspired countless high school
students by encouraging music-making at the highest level.
Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, Shallow Breathing
Digestive and Constipation Issues
Leaky gut and Autoimmune problems
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Depression
Concussions, Brain and Spinal Cord Health
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T. Grywinski specializes in difficult
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How Craniosacral Therapy
Can Be Life Changing
As a result of two car accidents, injuries to my back,
neck, shoulders, and tailbone caused me debilitating
pain, chronic migraines, and loss of energy that forced
me to go on disability leave. Medical doctors and physical
therapy did not help. I tried neuromuscular massage,
acupuncture and chiropractic with little improvement. A
friend referred me to Terry. Within four CST sessions, my
pain and physical stress decreased substantially, flexibility
returned, my digestive system improved, the migraines
disappeared and I regained mental clarity. I was able to
go back to work. As I have left Sarasota, I come back to
work with him periodically. Terry is a gifted healer.
~ Samaria Williams
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Joseph Caulkins, Artistic Director
Help us support the voices
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THE GIRLS INC. 32ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
10:30 AM
Registration
11:30 AM
Program
Co-Chairs
Tammy Karp
Mary Pat Radford
Growing
the
Girl
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
801 N. Tamiami Trail
Sponsorships
& more infomation
girlsincsrq.org
Ella@girlsIncSRQ.org
941.366.6646
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can strike ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. In fact, 1 in 26 people will have a seizure
during their lifetime. The stigma and social isolation; the uncertainty of when the next seizure might occur; and the fear of SUDEP
(sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) are the frightening realities for many families in our community.
JoshProvides pulls back the curtain on epilepsy, through community awareness, education, offering a monthly Epilepsy Support
Group, and providing seizure detection & alert devices, training of seizure response dogs, transportation assistance and assistance
with medical services. Our families are NOT defined by their disorder…they are warriors who will overcome these obstacles thanks
to your support!
This month, you can #BeTheOne to support JoshProvides through a donation to #GivingChallenge2020.
YOU can help JoshProvides offer HOPE to children, families and individuals who have epilepsy.
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JOIN US FOR AN IMPORTANT LIVESTREAM EVENT
Boosting Your Immune System...
Beyond Vitamin C
LEARN ABOUT:
Thursday, April 23
from 6-7 pm
Livestream Event
on our Facebook page
Post questions and get answers during the event!
• Nutrients that strengthen your body's natural defense mechanism
• Simple ways to balance hormones essential for health
• Effective methods to rid your body of toxins
• Energy producing exercise that you can do at home
DOCTOR
TALKS
presented by
Dr. Dan Watts
Dan Watts, MD, ND, MSMN
Board Certification:
American Board of Integrative Medicine
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Post-doctoral Certification in Metabolic
Endocrinology
Post-doctoral Master's in Nutritional and
Metabolic Medicine
Fellowship: American Academy of Anti-Aging
Medicine: Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and
Functional Medicine
Fellowship: American College of Surgeons
Visit our website TheRenewalPoint.com to view past
seminars and interviews with Dr. Watts
Helena Williams, APRN-C, MS
Board Certified Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Specialties Include:
Bio-identical Hormone Balancing
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Metabolic Weight Loss
Medical Aesthetics
IV Therapy
Nutritional Therapy
NeuroAdrenal Balancing
Age Management | Men's Health | Gynecology | Bio-identical Hormone Balancing | Strength and Conditioning
Weight Loss | IV Therapy | Brain Health | Toxin Elimination | Digestive Health
4905 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 | 941.926.4905 | www.TheRenewalPoint.com
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