SRQ DAILY Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
"Research proves that having a strong parent/child relationship can mitigate the multitude of negative effects for children with an incarcerated parent. Breaking the cycle for the next generation is the ultimate purpose of the program."
The popular annual fashion show, hosted by Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is coming back this year in a whole new [virtual] way. SPARCCle on the Runway “Return to Fashion 2021” will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, and will combine a live-steam fashion show with online bidding for the sought-after fashions worn by the models. Guests can tune into the live-stream fashion show at 11:00 am from the comfort of their home, and can participate in the online auction for the featured show outfits until 7:30 pm. This hybrid event will also encompass a smore personalized shopping experience with a socially-distanced, pop-up boutique in the ballroom of Michael's on East from 12:30 to 7:30pm. The pop-up fashion boutique will feature deals on high-end fashion pieces with all proceeds supporting SPARCC’s free and confidential programs and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to be part of such a fun and meaningful fundraising event once again," says 2021 SPARCCle on the Runway Presenting Sponsor, Bowtique Med Spa owners Desmond Brivik and Randy Cofield. "Not only is it worthwhile, it helps SPARCC continue to be a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and their children, 24 hours a day." In the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year, SPARCC provided advocacy services and crisis counseling services to 2,667 individuals; offered a safe shelter to 183 adults, 98 children and 16 pets; responded to more than 4,382 Helpline Crisis calls; and provided legal services for injunction for protection to 302 individuals.
“With the increasing incidence and severity of domestic violence, the need for our services is greater than ever,” says SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays. “We hope you will attend SPARCC’S virtual fashion show and help us make a significant impact on the future of survivors in our community.”
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit sparcc.net/events or call 941-365-0208 ext. 110. 
Photo of previous SPARCCld on the Runway show, courtesy of SPARCC.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) team is excited to announce the expansion of the HSSC mission, involving demolition of the current facility to lead into the final phase of the planned expansive renovation, creating space to save 50% more lives of animals throughout the community. Anna Gonce, executive director of the Humane Society of Sarasota County says, “Our HSSC project team has studied the latest research and trends in animal welfare, and we’ve incorporated many unique innovations into our new facility’s design. The sustainable design is intended to serve our needs, and the needs of our future “furever” pets, for decades to come.”
PGT Innovations, a national leader in the premium window and door category, has partnered with Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, to kick off the agency’s 60th anniversary in a special initiative called 60 for 60. In honor of Children First’s major milestone, the agency is hosting 60 volunteer projects with 60 different community partners throughout the year. PGT Innovations began the year-long initiative on January 26 at Children First’s North Port campus with landscaping and mulching.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has approved an Equity and Access grant to Forty Carrots Family Center in the amount of $19,039 to support Parenting Education at the Sarasota County Jail. With funding provided by the George J. & Alice Pugh Donor Advised Fund, the grant builds on Forty Carrots’ commitment to provide parenting education and support to all parents. Michelle Kapreilian, Forty Carrots CEO said, “Research proves that having a strong parent/child relationship can mitigate the multitude of negative effects for children with an incarcerated parent. Breaking the cycle for the next generation is the ultimate purpose of the program.”
Starting today, low and very low income Manatee County homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity (REO). Through Feb. 19, low and very low income Manatee County residents can submit entry forms to be eligible for a total $1.6 million in funding through the Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement Program. The program provides low and very low income owner-occupied households with 0% interest deferred payment 30-year loans to make code-related repairs to single-family homes or replace dilapidated single family housing structures. Through this program, housing conditions can be corrected to improve the health, safety and welfare for the people who live there. The deadline for entry forms is February 19 at 5pm.
Impact100 SRQ has officially kicked off its 2021 Membership Drive, and if you have a passion for helping your community and want to become part of the Impact100 SRQ mission, now is the time to join. In just two short years of the chapter being fully operational, the women of Impact100 SRQ have made a significant impact in Sarasota and Manatee county, awarding nearly $600,000 to local nonprofits to fund transformational grants. Impact100 SRQ President, Jane Watt, said “We have seen the generosity and acts of kindness by women throughout our community increase during these extraordinarily difficult times, and more and more women are wondering how they can help. The more women who join our mission, the more grants we can fund and the bigger the impact we will have in our local community. That is truly the impact of Impact and we welcome women of all ages and in all stages of their life to join.”
Sisterhood For Good Inc. (SFG), is now accepting applications for its 2021 Annual Grants Program. Applicants may visit www.SisterhoodForGood.org to review grant requirements and complete the online application. To be eligible for the 2021 grant distribution cycle the deadline to apply is Friday, April 30th. SFG accepts unsolicited proposals for grant consideration. However, the group does not provide grants to support capital campaigns, operational funding, event fundraisers or sponsorships, lobbying of any kind, or endowments. Those applying for grants are asked to submit a completed application form that summarizes their non-profit and illustrates how a grant from SFG will make an immediate, direct impact to a specific project or cause.
The Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida, an organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy in the Sarasota-Manatee region, has announced its 2021 board of directors. The executive committee of the board of directors is comprised of President Elizabeth Rabbitt Stephen of SunTrust now Truist, Vice President Kathy Jordan of WUSF Public Media, Treasurer Melodie Rich of Mauldin & Jenkins, Secretary Kimberly Bleach of Bank of America Private Bank and immediate Past President Betsy Pennewill of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. “This past year has been trying on many fronts given the challenges surrounding the pandemic, but our members – philanthropy professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and trust officers – have remained connected and dedicated to serving clients’ and nonprofits’ ever-changing needs,” explained Stephen. “Together we seek to increase the quality, as well as the quantity, of charitable gifts by serving as a resource for the philanthropic communities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.”
Aqua Plumbing & Air, a local heating, air conditioning and plumbing company, partnered with Gorman Company, a plumbing wholesale company, to host the 4th annual “Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Appreciation Breakfast” on Friday, January 22, 2021. “It’s important to say ‘thank you’ to people who serve our community, and we are proud to continue this annual appreciation breakfast for our local heroes,” said Chuck Jacobson, co-owner of Aqua Plumbing & Air. “Our Sheriff and his team work 24/7, 365 days a year, to keep our community safe. Not only is it good to give back, we believe it is our responsibility as business owners to show appreciation to our community. We are proud to partner with Gorman Company to host this annual event and look forward to showing our gratitude, year after year.”
Pictured: Skip Stanton, Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman, Chuck Jacobson.
The Patterson Foundation has contributed $250,000 to support the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s work to ensure that more children in asset-limited families succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, a career and active citizenship. “The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading has built a vast network of 350+ communities working to move the needle on reading proficiency for children across the country,” said Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation. “Being able to witness the impact of this nationwide movement in The Patterson Foundation’s home region continues to inspire and motivate as we strive to connect, learn from and share with each other.”
Manatee County 311 callers will begin randomly selecting names from Manatee County's Vaccination Standby Pool today to book 4,500 vaccination appointments for seniors to be vaccinated at Bennett Park on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Approximately 600 doses are being reserved for healthcare workers who can enroll in a similar vaccination standby pool for patient-facing healthcare workers only at vax.mymanatee.org/frontline. Those appointments will also be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 200 doses each day by appointment between 8am - 9am at Bennett Park.
Sarasota Yacht Club is proud to announce that COO and General Manager Karen Harmon has earned the prestigious Distinguished Club Executive Award from BoardRoom magazine, in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide. “We congratulate Karen and commend her for this outstanding achievement,” said Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore Brian Will. “She leads by example and puts us all in a position to succeed.”
For information, contact Stephania Feltz at 941-365-4191 or stephania.feltz@sarasotayachtclub.org.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that it achieved a record $7.1 billion in total company sales volume for 2020, a 37% increase year-over-year. In the Sarasota region, total sales volume was up 35% from 2019. The number of regional transactions increased 21% year-over-year and the average sales price was up 12%. Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, said, “With the safety of our customers and team paramount, we proudly led our regions with remote and virtual solutions while not compromising our pledge to elevated service. During extraordinary circumstances, our valued customers allowed us to shatter previous sales records in 2020. It is an honor to be part of the communities we serve, and a privilege to provide the global expertise unique to our time-honored brand.”
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-SWFL) is one of the most active chapters of professional fundraisers in the nation, offering members the opportunity to obtain continuing education, connect with colleagues, and engage in creative thinking for the betterment of the nonprofit sector. "For decades the AFP Southwest Florida Chapter has been helping nonprofit development professionals raise money by providing practical education and ethical guidance," said Chapter President, Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFRE. "Now, as both philanthropists and fundraising evolve to embrace new philosophies and methods of giving, our AFP Chapter is evolving too. We're committed to delivering relevant and timely programming, and to broadening access to membership to encompass fundraising professionals from all types and sizes of organizations."
Tracy Jones, Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Platinum in Sarasota has just earned the GRI designation (Graduate Realtor Institute). The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School recently hosted the "Beyond the Groundbreaking" celebration on the site of its new school campus in central Sarasota. Despite the pandemic, Community Day has managed to secure significant support - through the multi-million-dollar "Owning Our Future" campaign - to purchase the property outright. "My husband ["Owning Our Future" campaign co-chair Darren] and I believe that there's nothing more important right now for the future of our children and our community than educating the next generation to look out for each other, grow up together, and fight hate together,” Saltzberg said to the assembled. "On behalf of our students, staff and board of trustees, thank you!"
Pictured: Guests at the 'Beyond the Groundbreaking' celebration on the site of the new Hershorin Schiff Community Day School. Photo by Cliff Roles
Michelle Crabtree, Realtor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has been recognized at the 2020 Top Producing Individual Sales Associate for the Lakewood Ranch office. She was honored for her outstanding performance in real estate and customer service.
Sarasota non-profit Resilient Retreat today reported the results of a survey encompassing the efficacy of their innovative treatment programs for those impacted by trauma and abuse. Resilient Retreat services delivered over the past year to 69 surveyed participants resulted in a 91 percent decrease in missed days of work due to stress, a 36 percent reduction in experiencing clinical depression and over a 40 percent decrease in suicidal ideation. “Having the effectiveness, especially during such challenging times, of our programs proven out through this survey is extremely fulfilling,” said Resilient Retreat, Inc. Executive Director Lisa Intagliata. “We are grateful for the support that has allowed us to get to this point."
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Sarasota-based Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, one of the area’s oldest and largest locally owned insurance agencies, recently acquired Jeff DeJongh and Associates to further expand its presence in the region. “We look forward to having Jeff and his team join us,” said Russ Bobbitt, president and CEO of Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency and a licensed Florida agent since 1996. “He has been a friend of our firm for many years and welcoming him aboard was a natural fit for us.”
Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants is pleased to announce that Lori Leutwyler has been promoted to Human Resources Manager.
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Art Center Sarasota (ACS), The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), and the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative (SBAC) recently announced the winners of the 2021 “Black Muse” exhibition. The three groups collaborated to present this year’s exhibit, which solicited work from artists of African descent throughout the state of Florida. The exhibit was juried by Elizabeth Goodwill, MFA, education for Art Center Sarasota; and artist and SBAC board member Alyssa Lazin. The winning works will be presented virtually on all three organization's websites through March 5. The $1,000 first prizeaward went to Krystle Lemonias, a Jamaican-born artist who lives and works in Tampa. The $750 second prize was given to Jesse Clark, a Haitian-American photographer and Ringling College of Art and Design student. Honorable mentions went to Cora Marshall of St. Petersburg; Musa Kunene, a Swaziland-born student at Ringling College of Art and Design; and Greg Rumph, vice principal and Riverview High School in Sarasota.
Since 2011, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has partnered with the Toomey Foundation for the Natural Sciences to lead more than 50 Manatee County teachers on paleontology expeditions to the Nebraska Badlands, allowing them to gain hands-on experience they can bring back to their classrooms. Starting January 28, The Bishop will share these expeditions with guests through its newest special exhibition, Badlands to Bradenton: Lessons from the Field, which showcases some of the most fascinating fossil finds and tells the story of these summer paleontology digs and how they can support learning. Badlands to Bradenton: Lessons from the Field will be open through June 6 and visiting is included in the price of admission. Badlands to Bradenton also includes interactive features for smartphones and tablets, including 3D models of fossils and paleoart commissioned especially for the exhibition.
After careful consideration, Key Chorale is extremely excited to present a live stream event for your convenience and comfort. The Student Scholar Soirée will showcase solos and group numbers from the Key Chorale Student Scholars as they entertain you with songs from Classics to Broadway on March 1 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Our appreciation for your support is limitless. Because of the postponement of our annual fundraising luncheon we are incorporating our usual luncheon paddle raise into this event. New for 2021. We invite you to take a chance (or several) on our three exciting prize packages! All proceeds go towards Key Chorale’s Music & Mission. Once you purchase your live stream ticket, you’ll receive a welcome email within 24 hours with the event link and information explaining our online digital paddle raise platform. By following the user-friendly instructions before the event begins, you’ll be ready to enjoy the experience. Join us on this exciting new adventure and support and cheer on our musicians of tomorrow. $25 – Live Stream Ticket (admits household – watch from your personal device), $100 – Friend Ticket (live stream ticket + donation), $250 – Chorale Patron Ticket (Live stream ticket + donation).
Celebrate the power of choral music on May 8 from 3pm to 5pm at Riverview Performing Arts Center through an inspired performance by more than 200 singers of all ages, from high school students to seniors. In its 7th year, this intergenerational choral festival has inspired countless high school students by encouraging music-making at the highest level. Hear the very best repertoire of the season from Booker, Riverview and Sarasota High School choirs performing separately and alongside Key Chorale. Repertoire: Awake the Harp from The Creation – Franz J Haydn, In Remembrance – Jeffrey L. Ames, O What a Beautiful City – Arr. Shawn Kirchner, and Alleluia from Songs of Faith – Paul Basler. Tickets are $10.
Two timeless masterpieces by Classical music’s original trailblazers who changed the course of music from March 5 to March 28. Mozart’s Coronation Mass gained its nickname when it was conducted by Antonio Salieri for the coronation of Leopold II as King of Bohemia. Haydn wrote his Lord Nelson Mass, originally titled a Mass in Troubled Times, as Napoleon’s army marched toward Vienna. Soprano Suzanne Karpov will make her Key Chorale debut along with soloists Jamal Sarikoki, Matt Morgan and Amy Connours. Repertoire: Coronation Mass K. 317 – Wolfgang A. Mozart and Lord Nelson Mass – Franz J. Haydn.
The 23rd Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival is a three day event held at the Sarasota Fairgrounds from February 19 to 21 to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy continuous live music with featured headliner Molly Hatchet performing Saturday - February 20th. This years Festival includes a “United We Ride – America Strong” charity motorcycle ride, 17 Class Bike Show, Stereo “Sound Off” contest, burnout contest, great food, and much more. Dry & full service camping is available on site. Daily gate admission is $5 - 12 and under free. For more information visit: thunderbythebay.org.
At a moment when colleges around the country, including New College, are doubling down on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, what can we learn from the turmoil and angst experienced 10 years ago, when New College students discovered that among their number was a young leader in America’s white nationalist movement? More than merely a member of the movement, Derek Black served as a site moderator for Stormfront, America’s first “White Pride” website, created by his father and white nationalist movement leader, Don Black. Many students demanded that Black be expelled. Should the college congratulate itself for Black’s eventual renunciation of the white nationalist values he grew up with? When a community member’s political beliefs are perceived to be a clear and present danger to the community, what is the appropriate response for the community and its leadership? This event will take place on January 27, 2021.
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The stars are the stars during Stelliferous, our monthly live guided tour of the skies with a staff astronomer, who will talk about where our stars, planets and constellations are headed. The program on January 27 from 7pm to 9pm includes the most current events in the world of astronomy, then we open the floor for an always-fun question and answer session. Stelliferous is great for curious adults and inquisitive kids alike. Stelliferous Live is $3 for members of the Discovery Society, $5 All Others.
If you love bugs then this is a perfect morning for you. We are learning about the creepy, crawly & cool bugs on Wednesday, January 27 from 11am to 11:30am & then it is off for our bug hunt. We have the cutest upcycled bug craft too. This is included in your garden's admission & free for members.
Booker High VPA Level 3 students celebrating their lives and personalities through solo performance. For 3 years SaraSolo's education outreach program SoloSynergy has guided Juniors in Booker High School's VPA program toward the development of creative, personal solo performances in a variety of styles and disciplines. A yearly showcase for teachers, family, and peers opens eyes and hearts while allowing students to find a deeper understanding of themselves and others. This event will be streamed online on Youtube from January 27 to 30.
Serious composers inevitably spend years developing their unique voice. This program, from January 28 until January 31, 2021, features music by three master composers from three different centuries, each of whom broke new musical ground. Arcangelo Corelli essentially invented the concerto grosso style, in which a small group of soloists are accompanied by a larger string group. His Concerto Grosso in F Major is the last in a group of 12 works that were influential when they were published in 1714. George Walker was the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1996. His glorious Lyric for Strings was composed in honor of his grandmother who was born a slave. Beethoven himself titled his Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 “Quartetto Serioso”. Dedicated to a friend, he feared the work might be considered too intense and did not intend to publish it. Gustav Mahler thought otherwise and orchestrated the work for string orchestra in 1898. $10 Streaming Access from February 4 through 9.
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For the 15th year, Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica will return to Selby Gardens. A collection of more than 300 masks created by a collective of indigenous Borucan artists will be on display and available for purchase. The Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibit and sale showcases artists from the Borucan Indian tribe of Costa Rica. Experience the vibrant, hand-carved and painted balsa wood masks showcased in the Museum of Botany & the Arts from January 9 to 31, 2021.
Join the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School on December 16, 2020, January 13, 2021 and February 10, 2021 to witness the future in dance and see up close the amazing students of SCBS.
WSLR is making the film festival sensation WBCN and The American Revolution available for screening from January 16 through January 29, 2021. Interested parties can rent the film to stream online by visiting https://lcmedia.vhx.tv/products/wslr-presents-wbcn-and-the-american-revolution. Tickets are $10, and proceeds will be shared with WSLR as part of a nationwide campaign to support community radio, film and media arts organizations during the pandemic. All film rentals will include an invitation to join an online discussion on Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm, featuring film director Bill Lichtenstein and WSLR founders David Beaton and Arlene Sweeting, regarding the importance of community radio and how media can create social change. A portion of all proceeds from this non-profit production will benefit a scholarship in the name of Fred Taylor at the Berklee College of Music and a scholarship for documentary film students in the name of Danny Schechter at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Souvenir, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Eyewitness accounts of their concerts vary so wildly it is almost impossible now to separate fact from gossip. Hence this fictional "biography," in which we follow the story of their partnership from its earliest days to their infamous concert in Carnegie Hall and its aftermath. With each new imagined triumph Florence's confidence soars. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. A musical odd-couple for the ages. Enjoy Hamlet's Eatery Thursdays through Sundays up to 30 minutes before show time. Seating is provided. Dates include January 21-23, 26-30 at 7:30pm and January 24 and 31 at 2pm.
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