SRQ DAILY Apr 15, 2021
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"We are starting to put together the pieces of the story."
A computer model used to track red tide blooms will be employed to measure the environmental risk following a massive release of industrial wastewater from the Piney Point site into Tampa Bay.
The University of South Florida announced it will use two models developed through USF’s College of Marine Sciences to fully understand the impact of contaminants on the water body. USF researcher Bob Weisberg said through the use of sampling and careful forecasts for the dispersal of effluent water, the model can help predict where and when the nutrient-rich releases will have an impact on ecology.
“We’ve got a terrific team on this 24/7 and are committed to ensuring our science helps inform effective action to safeguard Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico,” he said.
Tampa Bay Coastal Ocean Model has been in use to forecast Tampa Bay waters’ response to weather events, and was originally used to simulate response to Hurricane Irma. The West Florida Coastal Ocean Model, meanwhile, is used to track red tides based on the currents driven by winds, tides and deeper ocean forces. The models have now been adapted specifically to understand the water movement around Piney Point in Manatee County.
The work comes about a week and a half after a breach at a Piney Point water reservoir caused the evacuation of more than 300 homes and the emergency release of excess water from the site. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on April 3. The Department of Environmental Protection and Army Corps of Engineers pumped more than 200 million gallons from a water stack on site into Port Manatee, a move necessary in order to reduce pressure on the breach so it could be repaired without risking a full collapse.
The water stacks date back to when a phosphate mine operated, but that worked stopped in the early 2000s. Current property owner HRK Holdings notified the county of the risk of a breach just shortly before one occurred. State officials have committed to hold the company financially accountable.
State officials stressed that much of the water dumped into the port in fact originated there, dating back to a dredging project. But the water does have high concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen, bringing the risk of harmful algal blooms.
“We are starting to put together the pieces of the story,” said Tom Frazer, dean of the USF College of Marine Science, “and are grateful for all of the efforts on the part of our state and academic partners in this all-hands-on-deck effort.”
The models can be viewed online here.
Image courtesy USF.
Finding the right gift can be tough, but these local troves make it a little less of a chore and more of a fun treasure hunt for that special someone in mind. Scavengers Marketplace SRQ became the top-shelf contender in First by a long shot while The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime’s co-op in-door market had Second in the bag. Molly’s - A Chic and Unique Boutique speaks for itself in the name, securing Third while Elysian Fields rang up Fourth place. Honorable Mentions go to Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Shelly’s Gift and Christmas Boutique, Canned Ham Vintage and Artisan's World Marketplace who were close calls in the running.
Scavengers, April Haley: It is always a treat to enter this store, even with two other stores, they still keep the merchandise exciting and fun and different from their other stores. You never know what treasure you will find or finds you. Whether your taste is vintage, boho, farmhouse, shabby chic, coastal, mid-century and everything in between you will find something perfect.
The Bazaar, Alyssa Martina: It’s your one-stop shop for all things cool. Not only can you find the coolest one-of-a-kind items, but you can also find items that are not and then turn them into one-of-a-kind. Like my Gypsy Gardner planner – Teresa added black and white Bruce Springsteen images to my cover that was already beautiful enough thanks to her artwork. One day, I found a vintage Playboy magazine from 1960 for $3 that came from Barbara Winners booth Creative Hands. I’m a huge music fan, so the Box’s booth filled with guitar pick earrings is my favorite. Also, the fact that I can hear live music while I shop is probably what puts The Bazaar at the top of my list of favorite places to shop.
The Bazaar, Jenny Townsend: The Bazaar has the most unique and great gifts. They offer you the opportunity to support 30 small businesses. After shopping, you can enjoy lunch in the courtyard.
Molly’s, Moira Garcia: Their superior customer service, stylish decor, unique gifts/clothes, great shoe selection and they're an impeccably clean store. I fully enjoy shopping there. I always find something special.
Pictured: Platinum winners Scavengers Marketplace SRQ for Best Local Gift Store
For the full Best of SRQ Local Competition feature, check out the April 2021 edition here.
With the overall economic outlook being positive for 2021 and 2022, spending has sustained the interior design industry overall, according to ASID research published in their Outlook and State of Interior Design for 2021. ASID sees long-lasting trends in understanding people and businesses as well as health, safety and welfare becoming top priorities. The pandemic has re-emphasized the need for interior designers to be leaders in these key trends.
How does a designer lead in the health trend when working with clients? It’s more than just about choosing the right color, providing comfort with furnishings and ensuring client happiness with specifications –– it’s about specifying products that can keep clients healthier. Manufacturers are using low-to-no VOC’s (volatile organic chemicals) in their products. Paint companies and carpet manufacturers and some furniture manufacturers have led the way to ‘healthier’ products that adults and children are using and breathing in their homes. Ask your ASID interior designer for more information.
How does a designer lead in the safety trend? This trend is about choosing products with safety in mind. Common sense tells us that glass coffee tables are not such a good idea with small children in the household, area rugs represent tripping hazards in a senior center. Understanding people’s specific needs is the key to helping them live in a safer environment. How clients live in their homes has become more important with so much more time being spent in the house. A good designer will ask you this question.
And lastly, how does a designer lead in the welfare or wellness trend? Wellness in your home or business is called Biophilic Design. This design concept is our connection to our natural environment. By using sustainable earth friendly materials, the client can reduce stress and expedite healing along with im- proving their well-being and cognition. Some of these materials include bamboo, cork, FSC certified wood, the use of natural patterns, colors found in nature, live plants and even faux silk plants.
Photo Credit: Alissa Sullivan, Allied ASID & Patrica Estes, Allied ASID, Pecky Interiors
Flanked by County Commissioners and Manatee County delegation members, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this morning announced that unprecedented state resources will be used to address the process water at Piney Point. The Governor today directed $15.4 million within the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) budget to be reallocated to Piney Point for "innovative technologies to pre-treat water at the site for nutrients, in the event further discharges are needed."
The eastern portion of the Mangrove Bayou Walkway, the half-mile, 10-ft. wide sidewalk that winds around the coastal wetlands in The Bay Park, is officially open for public access. The city continues to advance the construction to replace an old water line on portions of Van Wezel Way and Boulevard of the Arts. They encourage visitors to The Bay Park to park in the Van Wezel parking lot to access the Mangrove Bayou Walkway.
Water’s Edge of Bradenton’s 1st Annual “Remember When” Vintage Car Show is this Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10am to 2pm. This event is free to the public and will feature Classic Cars, Great Food, Cool Beverages, Door Prizes & Free Giveaways, Craft Vendors and Classic Music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Vehicle Registration: If you would like to pre-register your classic car for the event, please download the event flyer at the following link: Event Flyer. Complete and return the form on the second page of the flyer along with your $10 donation. You may also register your vehicle on the day of the event at the show with a $15 donation.
Registration is now open for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's 35th Annual Run for the Turtles. This virtual race to support sea turtle conservation and research is open until June 30th. Every registration comes with a special 35th annual Run t-shirt. Registration is $35, and $25 for ages 13 & under.
The Tidewell Hospice family of companies is partnering with the Tidewell Foundation, Inc. to present “Your Decisions Matter,” a free virtual panel discussion from 10-11:30am Friday, April 16 on National Healthcare Decisions Day. This online event will educate people on the importance of planning ahead for their healthcare decisions by discussing advance directives, financial planning, estate planning, charitable and planned giving, and more.
As a part of its Invest in Incredible initiative, Gulf Coast Community Foundation is offering the virtual nonprofit capacity-building workshop Creating a Culture of Civility, Diversity, and Inclusion in Your Nonprofit. The interactive April 27 session will share a framework and tools for authentically integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization’s culture. The three-hour program will consist of activities and group discussions focused on creating a deeper understanding of core concepts of DEI. Gulf Coast is offering this workshop to participants from regional nonprofits free of charge, but space is limited.
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is announcing a “Finish Strong Challenge” invitation that gives donors an opportunity to have their donations matched 1:1 up to $100,000 until midnight on April 15. Contributions from $5 to $500 will be matched 1:1 through the generosity of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust. Donations higher than $500 also will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, by generous donors.
Center For Sight is proud to announce the development of the first optometric residency program in Sarasota. The Residency in Ocular Disease with an emphasis in Cornea and Contact Lenses will offer the opportunity for emerging eye care providers to learn from the top optometrists and ophthalmologists in the country. Dr. Christine Bui will be the program’s first resident for the 2021-22 academic year.
Sarasota-based commercial construction company, Firmo Construction, has completed the ground-up construction of the three-story Tru by Hilton by I-75 and SR-70 in Bradenton. The hotel, which started vertical construction in March 2020, is the first of its kind to be built in the Gulf Coast region as Hilton’s newest property model and officially opened its doors to guests on April 9.
For the second straight year running, The NonProfit Times has recognized Gulf Coast Community Foundation as one of the country’s “Best Nonprofits to Work For.”
Sarasota Alfresco sets the scene with dreamy outdoor picnic pop-ups swathed in beachy, bohemian charm.
Click here to read the full article in SRQ's April 2021 edition.
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is announcing a “Finish Strong Challenge” invitation that gives donors an opportunity to have their donations matched 1:1 up to $100,000 until midnight on April 15. Also mentioned were classroom grants and teacher support affecting more than 35,000 students; experiential, hands-on learning project at an elementary school; virtual workshops for teachers at the Teacher Leadership Center; and more. Contributions from $5 to $500 will be matched 1:1 through the generosity of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust. Donations higher than $500 also will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, by generous donors. Supporters can visit EdFoundationSRQ.org/Finish-Strong to learn more about how donations support students, families, and teachers, and to follow links to donate.
As a part of its Invest in Incredible initiative, Gulf Coast Community Foundation is offering the virtual nonprofit capacity-building workshop Creating a Culture of Civility, Diversity, and Inclusion in Your Nonprofit. The interactive April 27 session will share a framework and tools for authentically integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization’s culture from 9am to 12pm. The three-hour program will consist of activities and group discussions focused on creating a deeper understanding of core concepts of DEI. Gulf Coast is offering this workshop to participants from regional nonprofits free of charge, but space is limited. To learn more and register, visit GulfCoastCF.org/events.
The Limelight Pop Up market happens outside every 3rd Saturday with different guest vendors, live music, and food. Support Locals from 10am to 3pm. Located at the courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime at 821 Apricot Avenue. April 17 guests include Animal Network, Myakka’s Gold Apiary, Suncoast Cookies, Jade Moon Art, Mad Wolfe Designs, Send Art Instead, Spiked Pickles, Colonial Shrubs, Cooper & Sage, and Haley G’s Bath & Beauty. Live music by Clint Justesen. Hamlet's Eatery will be open, as well as the 25+ vendors inside The Bazaar. For more information visit www.BazaaronApricotandlime.com.
Greiner's of Sarasota Spring Trunk Show featuring Tori Richard and Zelli Italia will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 at 45 South Palm Avenue, Downtown Sarasota. Drop in Friday and Saturday to see the full line of Zelli and Tori Richard. Balir Salter and Elliot Goodwin will be in the store representing Tori Richard and Zelli Italia respectively on both days. They will be serving refreshments on Friday night.
Window installation at Art Uptown gallery, 1357 Main Street, Sarasota, through Friday, April 16th, presents a calligraphic tone poem combining canvas and ceramics. Characters express Grief and Resilience; ceramics connect the theme, Renewal & Remember. Visit if you're downtown. The calligraphy (photo above) conveys RESILIENCE. The white stoneware vessel titled ELEGY, with bold brushwork and arching extension, is one of its primary companions. The calligraphy (photo right) expresses GRIEF. The bronze-toned stoneware piece called IN MEMORIAM, with reaching extension, completes the thought.
Members of The Bishop’s Discovery Society are invited to Rediscover Earth on April 20 for two sessions at 11am and 5:30pm during a special event celebrating Earth Day. Badlands to Bradenton: Lessons from the Field: Venture west to the Badlands of Nebraska to explore the paleontology digs we host for local educators and learn what the region has in common with Florida. You’ll also have the opportunity to un-Earth hidden treasures during a family fun scavenger hunt, and the chance to chat with experienced fossil hunters about the thrills of un-Earth-ing our planet’s past. Explore the Garden: Join us in the garden of the Mosaic Backyard Universe to explore our Monarch Waystation. Our green-thumb experts will also show you how to start your own garden by propagating potted plants and even give you a plant to take home. Immerse Yourself in The Planetarium: You know you can explore the outer reaches of the universe in The Planetarium, but during this event, we’ll be exploring the Earth’s deepest secrets during a special screening on our latest-generation digital dome. See the Earth from a new perspective.
You’ve seen stars outside at The Bishop during our public astronomy viewing opportunities, and you’ve seen them inside on our 50-foot dome during our live star talks in The Planetarium. On April 17 we’re bringing it all together for you. Join us for a live star talk with with a staff astronomer, who will introduce you to what you’ll see that night, then head outside to our telescopes to view objects like the waxing crescent moon, the glittery swarm of stars known as the Beehive cluster, and Mizar, with its companion star Alcor — the first double star to ever be seen through a telescope in the 1600s. Time slots include 8pm to 8:30pm, 8:30pm to 9pm, 9:15pm to 9:45pm, and 9:45pm to 10:15pm at The Bishop. We'll provide the telescopes and the expertise; you'll enjoy the wonders of our universe. Advance tickets are required. We are limiting audience size and hosting several sessions to allow for social distancing, so please choose from one of four different times. Masks are required for staff, volunteers, and guests.
KidSpace unleashes the awesome power of astronomy and allows kids to become scientific masters of the universe for free on April 24 from 10:30am to 11:30am on Zoom. We'll explore places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems in our galaxy and beyond. Designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome.
Budding scientists ages 2-5 and their favorite grown-ups explore and discover in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. On April 25 from 10:30am to 11:30am at The Bishop, “Beneficial Bees” explores what the buzz is about bees. Science Sprouts will become busy bees as we use imaginary play to dance, work, and sing about these helpful insect friends. Tickets are $14 per adult/child for members of the Discovery Society; $18 per adult/child for all others. (Does not include Museum admission.) Reservations are required.
Your monthly guide to the night skies in back in person this month — live in The Planetarium on Wednesday, April 28. It will be our first Stelliferous ever with our new upgraded Planetarium equipment. You’ll feel like an astronaut as you experience our 50-foot dome and discover the latest news from the world of astronomy. The 7pm presentation has been filled to capacity. To accommodate all the interest in the program, we've added an extra presentation at 5:30pm. This event is $5 for members of the Discovery Society; $8 for all others. Advance registration required. To ensure social distancing, we will be unable to accommodate walk-ins.
Comedian Brian Regan returns to the Van Wezel’s main stage on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:30pm for a limited-capacity audience With Vanity Fair calling Brian, “the funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian,” Regan’s socially-distanced main stage performance brings an evening brimming with laughter to Sarasota this spring. This February, Regan will star in his second Netflix stand-up special, Brian Regan: On the Rocks. His first Netflix special premiered in 2017, and Regan currently stars in his own Netflix series, Stand Up and Away With Brian Regan, which premiered in 2018. The series combines sketch comedy and stand-up, and it is Executive Produced by Brian and Jerry Seinfeld. For an outline of safety measures and protocols, patrons can view the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s Re-Opening Guide. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12 at 10am. Tickets are $64.87 - $75.89 and 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.
Join Dr. Rhiannon Paget, Curator of Asian Art, for an introduction to her exhibition Saitō Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening on Thursday, April 15 at 10:30am. This event is $5 for non-members and free for members. Tickets for Virtual programs are available 30 days prior to each program.
On Thursday, April 15th at 7pm Fast Funny Women with humorist and scholar Gina Barreca. Gina will delight us with stories from her new book Fast Funny Women: 75 Essays of Flash Nonfiction. A Zoom author visit. Fast Funny Women: 75 Essays of Flash Nonfiction is a broad collection: 75 women writers, ages 20 to 89, were invited by editor Gina Barreca to make a party out of their life’s most unnerving, challenging, illuminating, desperate, and hilarious moments. Hailed as “smart and funny” by People, Gina Barreca was deemed a “feminist humor maven” by Ms. She has written for most major publications, including The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Cosmopolitan, and The Harvard Business Review. Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor at UCONN as well as winner of its highest award for excellence in teaching, Gina’s written ten books including the bestselling They Used to Call Me Snow White… but I Drifted. There is no charge for this event. There is an optional fee of $7.00 to help defray the cost to the bookstore. Reservations required for Zoom link.
The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast’s PMP Alumni: At Home series continues with a free virtual recital featuring pianist and PMP alumnus Michelle Cann. The program, featuring repertoire by Florence Price and Johannes Brahms, will be released on Thursday April 15, 2021. Concert pianist Michelle Cann joined The Perlman Music Program community in 2009 as a Chamber Music Workshop participant. She is a young artist with a deep musical commitment to performing a wide range of repertoire throughout the U.S., and to bringing the arts to local communities. Michelle made her orchestral debut at age 14 and has since performed with various orchestras including The Florida Orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Institute of Music Symphony Orchestra. The Southampton Press describes her playing as “a colorist who can charm, and also an athletic powerhouse who can sweep the listener off his or her feet.” Michelle served on the faculty of Sphinx Performance Academy during their inaugural year at the Juilliard School, and also performed in the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra during the 23rd annual Sphinx Competition. In 2020, she was appointed to the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in piano studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and regularly appears in recital and as a chamber musician at premiere concert halls throughout the U.S., China and South Korea, including the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. All Perlman Suncoast virtual performances are free and available at PerlmanSuncoast.org or on the PerlmanSuncoast YouTube channel.
On Thursday, April 15 at 6pm “Talking Theater,” An Evening with George Brant and Laura Kepley. Presented in Collaboration with Venice Theatre. Celebrated American playwright George Brant (Grounded; Into the Breeches) and Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Laura Kepley - married artists in residence together at the Hermitage Artist Retreat – will present a talk about their work and the state of the American theater, in a partnership between the Hermitage and Venice Theatre. The conversation and audience Q&A will be moderated by Hermitage Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and Venice Theatre Producing Executive Director Murray Chase. Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Registration required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Moshe Rynecki’s body of work reached close to eight hundred paintings and sculptures before his life came to a tragic end. Decades later, his great-granddaughter Elizabeth sought to rediscover his legacy, setting out on a journey to find what had been lost but never forgotten… The everyday lives of the Polish-Jewish community depicted in Moshe Rynecki’s paintings were a constant presence in Elizabeth Rynecki’s home when she was growing up. But the art grew from familiar to extraordinary in her eyes after she discovered journals detailing the losses her family had endured during the Holocaust… including most of Moshe’s paintings. Knowing that her family had only managed to save a small fraction of Moshe’s works, and that many more pieces might still be out there somewhere; Elizabeth set out to find them. Tickets to this on screen performance at Historic Asolo Theater on April 15 at 6:30pm will be available starting 30 days prior to the screening date. Seating will allow for social distancing. In the event of rising COVID cases or safety concerns this event is subject to be moved outdoors or cancelled. Ticket holders will be notified upon any changes made and refunded if the screening is canceled.
Eager to bridge the void of excellent jazz performances created by the pandemic, WSLR+Fogartville and The Jazz Club of Sarasota joined forces to present the Bridge Series - four concerts featuring some of the best jazz talent in the area. The third concert in the Bridge Series will feature Fred Johnson with the Michael Ross Quartet on Thursday, April 15. The concert will be livestreamed and there will be limited in-person seating. Doors will open at 7pm and the concert will begin at 7:30pm. Livestreaming tickets are $10 for The Jazz Club of Sarasota and WSLR+Fogartyville members, $15 for non-members, and $25 for those that will host a watch party. In-person seats are being sold in tables of four - $60 for members/$80 for non-members. Tickets are available at www.wslr.org.
Expert epiphyte horticulturist Addie Worth will demonstrate how to care for and how to mount and pot epiphytes such as bromeliads, ferns, and cacti. Choose one session or take both. Participants can bring an epiphyte to pot or mount for an additional fee. Session II will take place on Thursday, April 15 from 10am to 1pm at the Downtown Sarasota Campus with instructor Addie Worth. Class Fee per session is $50 for nonmembers and $35 for members. The Mounting Fee is $25 average depending on size of plant and materials needed.
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