SRQ DAILY Dec 1, 2020
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"Hello, taco, and welcome to the American deli."
Would it be safe to say at this point that Mexican cuisine has officially been appropriated by the U.S.? Beyond the actual history of cultural pollination between us and our Southern neighbors, it just seems like Mexican-influenced cuisine has quietly become, well, American—taco Tuesdays aren’t going anywhere, and neither are Tex-Mex chains. And at Southside Deli, that trustworthy institution of the almighty sandwich, the kind of place where everything on the menu is good because nothing on the menu tries to be more than it should be, the taco joins the pantheon of the American deli as another safe, recognizable choice.
Southside Deli’s breakfast taco concept is not original, nor can it be said to have a standard preparation like, say, an Italian sandwich or a Reuben. But Southside, in its simple genius, manages to give its breakfast tacos the same kind of appeal. To pull this off they employed the same formula as they do to the rest of the menu: simple ingredients + starchy vessel. Avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, onions, potatoes, scrambled eggs, cotija cheese and mildly spicy chorizo sausage sit inside two lightly toasted flour tortillas. And that’s it. No magic ingredients, no stamp of kitsch, just the kind of simple preparation that makes a deli sandwich delightful. Unlike the average breakfast scramble, the tacos are light and fresh, with the humble ingredients all contributing to a clean feeling of satisfaction. Hello, taco, and welcome to the American deli. 
Southside Deli, 1825 Hillview Street, Sarasota, 941-330-9302
A $50,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation has helped the Education Foundation of Sarasota County open LaunchPad4U, an innovative education center in downtown Sarasota’s Rosemary District, and broaden the array of services offered to students, especially disadvantaged youth. Education Foundation President Jennifer Vigne said, "Gulf Coast’s support of LaunchPad4U helps us provide a centrally located facility that serves as a hub of continuous student success services where students from all walks of life can optimize their full potential."
In behavioral health, peers offer their unique lived experience with mental health conditions to provide support focused on advocacy, education, mentoring, and motivation. Join us as Sarah Miller, Tim Bisson, Matt Silverman, and Vanessa Miller share about their lived experience with overcoming mental health challenges and their current role as peers in the community, offering trauma-informed support and navigation for individuals on their path to recovery. This event will be held through Zoom, details will be sent upon registration. Register through Eventbrite, for questions please email sarasotastrong@gmail.com or register here.
In the month of November, Manatee Community Foundation awarded $70,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations serving Manatee County residents as they continue adapting and serving clients during COVID19. “As we move through the pandemic, the impacts of COVID19 to health and human service organizations and the people they serve are continuing to evolve,” said Susie Bowie, executive director of Manatee Community Foundation. Funds included, $15,000 to Easterseals Southwest Florida, $23,500 to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, $25,000 to Gulf Coast Legal Services and $6,500 to Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a time to make an impact on our community and thanks to a generous donor, any gift to Cat Depot will be doubled right now. Cat Depot relies completely on the generosity of friends in the community. It is because of you that they can continue to save lives, find loving homes, and providing resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats. Your donation, no matter the size, will be doubled right now by: texting give2cats20 to 76278 or calling 941-366-2404.
Liz Callaway: Home for the Holidays is a magical concert that can be viewed from the comfort of your home! On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 7 p.m., Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will perform a mix of holiday favorites and beloved Broadway showtunes with stories about the holidays and her career. Viewers will even get a preview of music from her upcoming holiday album, Comfort and Joy. The stream will also include a special behind-the-scenes interview with the artist and a post-show Q&A. Tickets are $25 per stream. Tickets can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10am and 4pm.
From their stunning historic office in downtown Sarasota, the experts at Caldwell Trust Company are dedicated to instilling peace of mind in their clients when it comes to money matters.
Now available to view online and download, the SRQ December BrandStory delves into the past, present, and future of Caldwell Trust Company.
In a year like no other in recent memory, Season of Sharing remains a time-tested and trusted way for neighbors to support one another. Whatever the crisis, this vital safety net is there to help countless families and individuals with the immediate basic needs necessary to regain stability. And not a moment too soon. Unprecedented requests for help with rental and mortgage assistance, utility bills, child care, transportation, food vouchers, or other crucial expenses are relying on Season of Sharing like no other time in its existence. We invite you to join us at for a conversation on Tuesday, December 1st at 3pm with the Herald-Tribune Media Group and community partners as we discuss the latest impact of Season of Sharing and how this community-wide network is responding to the evolving needs brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us virtually on December 3, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm to learn more about what it means to be Black in Marine Sciences from our featured panelists. Educators and students can register for direct access to the panel. Contact MarSci-LACE Project Coordinator for details. The public can watch this event streamed live on YouTube: youtu.be/ALcJ04yHONQ. Featured panelists include Jasmin Graham, Shark Science, Amanda Hodo, Aquarium Science, and Alex Troutman, Wetland Ecology. Objectives include learning about several career options in marine science, engaging in discussions about the importance of diversity in marine science, and exploring the many paths to marine science.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art invites the community to a very special holiday event on The Ringling campus. Join The Ringling in supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. The social distancing/Covid safe event, held December 3 from 6pm to 8pm, is a new twist on the traditional Holiday Splendor toy drive. Christina Fraser, Director of Events at The Ringling said, "We love working with the Toys for Tots program and were committed to finding a way to participate this year, even with Covid precautions in place. We have created a unique and safe experience in which guests will drive through the beautiful Ringling grounds. This year instead of having live performances by local school groups, we will be showcasing giant Christmas cards that children have created for the event. We are grateful to live in such a generous community and hope that people will join us in making Christmas brighter for area children." Cars will drive through the Central Campus Gate and complete the loop around the Museum of Art and exit via the South Gate. In exchange for unwrapped new toys, guests driving through will receive a $5 off coupon for their next visit to the Museum. Metz Catering will serve free cocoa and cookies. All toys should be new and unwrapped.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s popular beachfront series continues with “Illuminating the Transcendent,” with composers Krists Auznieks and Robert Pound and poet Jason Schneiderman, Friday, December 4, 5 p.m. These outdoor, beachside events are at the Hermitage, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Admission is free but registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org. Capacity will be limited to accommodate safe social distancing, so early reservations are recommended. Masks are strongly encouraged.
The Hermitage, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood
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