SRQ DAILY Mar 11, 2019
Monday Business Edition
"Our goal is for the Florida Senate to consider implementing this program in every hospital in Florida."
As Florida leaders continue to seek answers to an opioid crisis, Manatee Memorial Hospital executives will offer potential solutions utilized here. CEO Kevin DiLallo and Chief Nursing Office Candace Smith will testify in the Florida Senate about the Alternatives to Opioids Program utilized in the Bradenton area.
“Manatee Memorial wants to be part of the solution to this crisis,” DiLallo says.
He and Smith will testify to the state Senate Health Policy Committee today.
Manatee Memorial leaders know too well the consequences of opioid abuse. Manatee County in 2017 served as the epicenter of the crisis after seeing a 174 percent spike in opioid deaths. The county saw 126 opioid fatal overdoses in 2015 and recorded 984 heroin overdoses in 2016.
In response to the epidemic, hospital officials developed a tool kit for pain management and addiction prevention based on opioid research and supporting programs.
Overdoses and deaths related to opioids have seen substantial decreases each year since, law enforcement reports.
The Manatee health leaders head to Tallahassee at a time when state Sen. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, serves as Florida Senate president. DiLallo hopes to see successful efforts in this region to be considered and explored elsewhere in the state.
“Our goal is for the Florida Senate to consider implementing this program in every hospital in Florida,” he says. “A funding source is critical to the success of this program as well.” 
On March 12 from 6pm to 8pm, Sarasota Orchestra will hold its first community engagement workshop to discuss the proposed plan for locating a new Music Center at Payne Park. Orchestra leadership, with the assistance of HKS Orlando, will present the concept and planning process to date. An internationally recognized architectural and design services firm, HKS is one of the five consultant firms assisting the Orchestra with its overall planning.
The workshop is free and open to the public, and will take place in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall. Following a presentation of the Orchestra's conceptual proposal and broad vision for the siting of a Music Center on seven acres of the 39-acre Payne Park, the community will be invited to ask questions and provide input.
The School District of Manatee County has announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Education Awards. Heather Anderson, language arts teacher with King Middle School, has been named Educator of the Year, and Marie Mueller, lab manager/tech support for Oneco Elementary, has been named Support Employee of the Year. Both winners received a $5,000 cash prize provided by Suncoast Credit Union; an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Pittsburgh for a Pirates game, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates; a gift card from The Mall at University Town Center; a custom-engraved ring designed by Jostens and Rhodes Graduation Services; and more.
Runners-up received $500 cash award from the Manatee Education Foundation. Educator of the Year finalists include: Richard Daenell, Business Education Teacher at Lee Middle; Carrie Ling, 4th Grade Teacher at Braden River Elementary; and Mallorie Ray, 5th Grade Teacher at Mills Elementary. Support Employee of the Year finalists include: Colette Matthews, Junior Accountant, Food & Nutrition Services; Pam Miller, Office Manager, Construction Services; and Aaron Weicht, Student Support Specialist, Palmetto Elementary.
The School District of Manatee County has announced that O’Mariah Gordon, a sophomore at Braden River High School, has been named the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes the nation’s most elite high school athletes for not only athletic excellence, but also for high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character. O’Mariah Gordon, who wears the #3 for Braden River High’s Girls Basketball team, will receive a trophy and various Gatorade products to share with her teammates. Through the Gatorade Play It Forward initiative, Gatorade will donate $1,000 to a sport-based organization of O’Mariah’s choosing. Lastly, a banner will proudly be displayed in her honor at Braden River High School.
Roughly 5.7 million students play the Gatorade Player of the Year sports, according to the release. There are approximately 600 student athletes named Gatorade State Player of the Year. Past winners include Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach and Derek Jeter.
RE/MAX Platinum Realty has recently added an Alexa-based app dubbed “Platinum Agent,” which can be used to summon agent information by voice. RE/MAX Platinum Realty is the first regional real estate brokerage to add this agent search feature to the many skills one can install on the Alexa personal assistant. Just say, "Alexa, open Platinum Agent," and Alexa will select from top RE/MAX Platinum Realty agents who have received a Five Star rating on Zillow, and give their contact information. Users can also ask Alexa for buyer and seller tips. Platinum Agent is the latest way that RE/MAX Platinum Realty looks to stay ahead of the real estate technology curve and makes life easier for its customers, while providing added value to its associates. To enable the Platinum Agent skill, go to Amazon.com, click on the drop-down arrow at the left end of the search bar and select “Alexa Skills,” then enter "Platinum Agent."
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SRQ MAGAZINE—Live Local. Love Local | Sarasota and Bradenton
Mendelssohn’s powerful choral masterpiece brings to life some of the most dramatic moments in the Old Testament. Fire comes from the heavens, storms gather, and the people cry for vengeance. From the prophet’s curse of drought, to confronting an evil queen, to his ascent to heaven on a fiery chariot, Elijah is an extraordinary musical experience.
First United Methodist, 104 South Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Four women musically review their life experiences as told through the songs made famous by the late and legendary “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Join to pay tribute to one of America’s most iconic voices in this joyful appreciation of Aretha’s music and its impact on our lives.
Westcoast Black Theatre Mainstage, 1646 10th Way., Sarasota
Join us to experience an evening of award-winning bites and imbibes as voted on by the readers of SRQ Magazine in this annual TGIF Best of SRQ Local Party on Friday, April 5th from 5-8pm at the Aloft Sarasota Hotel in Downtown Sarasota. 15+ Restaurants. Cocktail Samplings. Live DJ in the Courtyard. Celebrating the best locally owned establishments in the region, SRQ MEDIA asks our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special "Best of SRQ Local" awards feature published in the April edition. Celebrate your TGIF with the best our region has to offer—we will highlight local experiences—from new restaurants to the memorable theatre productions, from our community's best achievements to seriously talented chefs. Tickets on sale at SRQMAG.COM/BestOf.
Aloft Sarasota Hotel, 1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL
Through a visceral mixing of oil and acrylic paint, Walter Matthews’ densely worked canvases create a reflection of the artist’s intensity and anxiety. Continuing the annual tradition, Spectrum IV embeds the independent work of three natural solo artists into an experimental installation that blurs the lines between collaboration and contamination. Split between a series of micro-exhibitions, New Realities features the perspectives and studio practices of junior level Fine Art students attending Ringling College of Art and Design.
Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
Applications are open for this year's SRQ Magazine SMARTgirl Mentorship and Leadership Luncheon taking place on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The free program provides 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls attending school in Sarasota and Manatee counties with career pathway exploration, STEM coding workshops and a luncheon featuring speakers presenting on the topic of overcoming challenges, being a leader and achieving success. The sessions and workshops are led by some of the community’s top women leaders including the ambassadors of the Hear Me Roar Leadership Circle.
Free program, no cost to apply or attend. Submit your application online at SRQMAG.COM/SMARTGIRl by Thursday, January 31, 2019 to be considered. All materials for the conference will be provided, including lunch and snacks. Limited spots available, apply early.
Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
With a 17-piece orchestra, the program includes such well-loved favorites as “Here’s That Rainy Day,” ”September Song,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Minor Blues,” “Artistry in Rhythm” and many more from the American popular music and jazz artist.
Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice
A percussionist of great versatility and virtuosity, George Nickson brings the marimba to the fore in this concert that includes selections from Debussy’s “Children’s Corner Suite” and “Over The Rainbow” by Harlan/Oetemo. Principal percussionist for the Sarasota Orchestra and founding member of ensemblenewSRQ, Nickson has been hailed across the country, including as “a performer handling his role with ease and flair” by The New York Times.
Michael's on East ballroom, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota
A musical tribute to the black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance and the new “swing” beat, experience the jazz scene—uptown, downtown, raffish and startling beautiful atmosphere. Come, swing and jive to such songs as “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” “I’m Going To Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” “The Joint is Jumpin’” and, of course, “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”
Stone Hall: Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton
A Key Chorale special event, Cirque des Voix is a performance unlike any other. See world-class circus artists combine with the 100+ voices of the Key Chorale and the musical mastery of the 40-piece Cirque Orchestra to produce one of the most unforgettable productions you’ll ever experience.
The Mall University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota,
Wizards and sorcerers. Magicians and illusionists. Fairies and elves. Genies and dragons. Singer Stevie Nicks or Titania, Queen of Fairyland? Harry Potter or Harry Houdini? Midsummer Night’s Dream or Puff the Magic Dragon? The magical world beckons you to step through the sliding doors of illusion and onto the dazzling Ringling College campus, where we will honor the most wondrous beings in our realm - Ringling College students. Reserve your seats now for this spellbinding evening.
How does a place create a community? We know from research that a person’s zip code is a more reliable determinant of health than their genetic code. Why then, do we still struggle with poverty, addiction and homelessness in this region of beauty and prosperity?
Join us for our annual luncheon in March, where guest speaker Elma J. Felix-Lamontagne, AICP, will deliver a presentation about how places help to shape the identity of a community.
The Westin Sarasota, 100 Marina View Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Good food and great music is always a perfect pairing. In this performance, enjoy a "West Side Story Medley", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "And I Love Her", "Fiddler on the Toof Medley" and a nod to the classics with "Beethoven With a Twist!"
Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice
Enjoy a night of exquisite dining while supporting USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Hospitality Management program. This dining experience is organized, prepared and served by USFSM students and faculty. Students in the restaurant management, event management and food prep courses organize, plan and execute each aspect of the event from start to finish.
The Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota
This is a wine pairing experience unlike any other. Each individually themed station features exciting food and wine pairings along with activities and entertainment throughout the Ringling estate. Taste a variety of wines from Total Wine & More and engage with their wine experts while enjoying culinary delights from Sarasota's top caterers.
The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
This year marks the 7th Anniversary of Women & Medicine and will support the Internal Medicine Residency Program at SMH. This educational luncheon features informative presentations and discussions from Sarasota Memorial Physicians. The topic of this luncheon will be, How to Be A Parter in Good Health [Making the Most of Your Physician Relationship]
Michael's on East, 1212 East Avenue, Sarasota
Cat Depot’s Mardi Gras-themed, Meow Masquerade, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6:30-10 p.m. Guests will be treated to a variety of entertainment featuring performances by The Circus Arts Conservatory, Gumbo Boogie Zydeco Band, and DJ Jay. The good times will roll with a delicious plated dinner, handcrafted cocktails, premium raffle, and silent auction. Enjoy an interactive photo booth with TapSnap, and face painting by Pixie Painting. Tickets are $150. Please email claudiah@catdepot.orgor call 941-366-2404 for more information. Tickets available online – www.catdepot.org.
Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota FL
The Music Compound’s 5th annual Beer, Bands & BBQ is back on March 30, 2019 from 11 am - 4 pm. It will be hosted at a new location, the courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave. Sarasota.
Look forward to 10 bands including Kara & Kaleidogroove, students from Music Compound will perform between sets. Food trucks and beer will be available throughout the day.
Admission is free and you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair.
VIP wrist bands are available for $15 and include food samplings and a beer.
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Join us for the Greatest Circus Scavenger Hunt in Sarasota! Fun for all ages, The Circus Angel Scavenger Hunt is a benefit for the Showpeople's Winter Quarters, established in 2015 by The Circus and Traveling Shows Retirement Project, Inc.a 501 (c) (3) organization which helps provide affordable housing assistance for elderly or infirm circus performers in the Southwest Florida area.
The scavenger hunt includes 6 circus theme stops, live entertainment , giveaways and gift bags. You will have enough time to enjoy each stop, solve riddles with clues to find the little circus angels missing wing. The Grand finale is at 2:30 back at the registration hall at St. Martha's Church on Orange Avenue in Sarasota where the “All Aboard” Grand Prize package, a gourmet dinner served in the private "Silver Car' on an Original Circus Train, will be awarded to the winning team of up to 6 people.
Scavenger Hunt is by auto, in and around 5 miles of downtown Sarasota. Important: this is not a race. Tickets are reserved by emailing srqlynn@gmail.com and are available for purchase from The Circus and Traveling Shows Retirement Project, Inc. on Venmo via Lynn McDonald @ Lynn-McDonald-16384. $25 per person. Two to six people per car to qualify.
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