SRQ DAILY Jul 15, 2024
Monday Business Edition
"At church this morning I just keep thinking how we must pray for our enemies and how after (Ronald) Reagan was shot he prayed for the soul of his shooter as he lay in the hospital. So I'll strive to live up to that example and pray for this young 20 year old person and anyone else like him who feel their voice is so powerless and the consequences so dire that their only choice is such a violent, final act."
An apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump shook the political world from Butler County, Pennsylvania to Sarasota. Elected officials in the region responded differently to the political violence, that also left a rally attendee dead, two critically injured and the shooter killed by Secret Service.
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, pointedly attributed the violence to the political left. “They tried to jail him and now they’ve tried to kill him,” Steube posted on X on Saturday. “This is a sad, sad day for our country. Praying for President Trump, his family, and everyone in Pennsylvania affected by today’s senseless violence. Evil will not win, this is America.”
Notably, authorities later identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a registered Republican whose only political history was a $15 donation to a liberal political committee the day of President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration. Little else is known of the shooter at this time.
State Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, was in Milwaukee preparing for the Republican National Convention this week. He has been active in Trump’s campaign.
“God shielded and protected President Trump at the rally from the assassination attempt. Political violence is never the answer,” Gruters told SRQ. “I am looking forward to seeing the full investigation on what happened at the rally. President Trump is a true warrior and has given up fame and fortune to save our country and I am even more committed to doing whatever it takes to help him win back the White House. America and the world needs his leadership now more than ever.”
Democratic leaders in the region addressed the news soberly.
“I am glad Mr. Trump was not seriously injured,” said Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert. “I am so sorry for those killed and seriously injured and my thoughts are for their families. It is an unfortunate incident that should not be happening in our country. My hope is that it doesn't happen again.”
Jack Brill, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota, immediately after the incident released a statement encouraging national unity,
“The Republican Party of Sarasota County encourages all Americans to pray for President Trump, his full and speedy recovery, and his safety going forward,” Brill said. “And pray for the loved ones of the attendee at the rally who was killed. This is a terrible day for America. But in this time of so much vitriol and hatred, we also ask Americans to pray for calm and peace in our nation.”
Sarasota Democratic Party Chair Daniel Kuether, for his part, referred to a statement from the Florida Democratic Party denouncing violence: “There is no place for political violence in this country — period. The Florida Democratic Party unequivocally condemns today’s violence and thanks the Secret Service, law enforcement and first responders for their swift response.”
Most politicians tread carefully in addressing the news. State Rep. James Buchanan, R-Venice, said he was “praying for President Trump and our country.”
State Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, discussed her complicated emotions on what comes next.
“At church this morning I just keep thinking how we must pray for our enemies,” she said Sunday, “and how after (Ronald) Reagan was shot he prayed for the soul of his shooter as he lay in the hospital. So I’ll strive to live up to that example and pray for this young 20 year-old person and anyone else like him who feel their voice is so powerless and the consequences so dire that their only choice is such a violent, final act.”
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, posted a photograph of Trump raising his fist after the shooting. “Praying for President Trump, his family and our brave Secret Service officers on site at this horrific incident,” he posted on social media. 
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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities is pleased to announce we have officially moved to our new location at 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N. (suites 101 and 103) Sarasota, FL 34240.This new space comes fully equipped with a full service shared conference room that will accommodate our many committees, clubs and groups. Additionally, the new office will allow our teams, room to expand and thrive as we continue to help connect, educate and advocate for the community and businesses in our region. To celebrate this occasion the LWRBA and LWRCA invite you to celebrate at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 22nd from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. There will be champagne, light bites, a tour of the space, and plenty of photo opportunities. "We wanted to continue to expand and serve our members and the Lakewood Ranch Community, and who better to do it with than our fellow pillar organization the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.” said LWRBA President & CEO Brittany Lamont. “This has been a goal and a dream of mine for 7 years,” added LWRCA President & CEO Keith Pandeloglou. “I am thrilled that LWRCA has reached a major milestone in our journey - our very own office! After years of dedication and perseverance, I am proud to now have a permanent space with my team where we can continue to serve our community. Our office will be a hub for connection, creativity, and collaboration where we’ll continue planning community Park Programs and our large-scale Signature Events. And, we now have a conference room space large enough to accommodate our many committees, clubs and groups, and more. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this space with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and look forward to working together to drive positive change in our community."
University Town Center (UTC) is enhancing its home furnishings offerings with the addition of leading furniture and home accents retailer, CITY Furniture (CITY). The brand new 120,000+-square-foot showroom is scheduled to open in Spring 2025, and will be the Florida-based retailer’s 25th location in the state and third in the Tampa Bay market.CITY Furniture started as Waterbed City, a single waterbed store in the 1970s, and has evolved into a leading furniture and home accents destination throughout Florida. The retailer offers stylish products from sofas to beds to fit every taste, lifestyle and budget. This showroom will showcase the best that CITY has to offer with a dedicated space for home décor, a mattress gallery, free interior design help and the famous KC Café and Wine Bar, where customers can enjoy a wine, beer or light bite while they shop. One of America’s top 100 furniture retailers, as ranked by the trade publication Furniture Today, CITY Furniture will open its doors in the newly developing East District at UTC, located between the Mall at UTC and I-75. The showroom will sit adjacent to the recently opened 55,000-sq.-ft. Tesla showroom and service center, the first addition to the 60-acre mixed-use development. CITY Furniture will join a coveted lineup of leading home and design retailers at UTC, including Florida’s first Homesense; Natuzzi Italia, an Italian luxury furniture brand; Bassett, a long-standing retailer offering stylish furniture and home accents; Birch Lane, Wayfair’s furniture specialty brand; Crate & Barrel, which offers a variety of stylish furniture, kitchenware and other home essentials; Pottery Barn, upscale furniture and décor company; Ethan Allen, high-end store with stylish and traditional furniture and accessories; and more. The Benderson-owned UTC is a premier mixed-use destination off I-75 and University Parkway on the border of Sarasota and Manatee counties. Spanning over 4 million square feet, the property features more than 250 specialty stores, 80-plus restaurants, three hotels and over 250,000 square feet of premier office space. For more information on University Town Center, visit www.utcsarasota.com.
Board-certified real estate attorney John D. Dumbaugh, a partner with the Sarasota-based law firm Syprett Meshad, was recently recognized by The Florida Bar for 50 years of continuous membership. During a special luncheon held June 21 in Orlando, Mr. Dumbaugh and other 50-year members from across the state of Florida gathered to celebrate being active members of The Florida Bar since 1974. Attorney Dumbaugh has previously received the President’s Pro Bono Service Award from The Florida Bar, in recognition of his pro bono service to the community. In 2013, he was honored with the Legacy Award by Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, in recognition of his 20-plus years of service to the organization. Attorney Dumbaugh's practice areas are focused on real estate development, international real estate investment, title insurance, lending practice, and estate planning and administration. The law firm of Syprett Meshad has been serving the greater Sarasota community for over 50 years. The Firm's attorneys provide legal representation in the practice areas of real estate transactions and litigation, personal injury, family law, commercial litigation, criminal defense, estate planning and probate administration and litigation.To learn more, visit smrl.com, or call 941.365.7171.
Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation across the area for “quality” due to our high standard of exceptional craftsmanship, selection, design, and service. When you step inside our showrooms, you’ll find a vast collection of furniture, rugs, art, and accessories from the world’s top manufacturers. From timeless classics to contemporary trends, our showroom is designed to inspire what is possible in the way of living. At Norris, you’ll have access to our award-winning interior design team who will unlock the potential of your home’s décor. Drawing inspiration from your interior’s architecture, lighting, and scale, we’ll help you craft a luxurious space that is functional, aspirational, and most importantly tailored to your lifestyle. In our design studio, you can completely customize your interiors with various fabrics, finishes, and hardware to give your home the signature look you’ve always wanted. And, when it’s time to add the finishing touches, our specialists can pull the whole design together with custom window treatments and bed linens. We invite you to come explore our showrooms and discover the possibilities for your home. Whether you are looking for that one unique piece or full room design, Norris has everything you need to create the home of your dreams.
Glow Dermspa is proud to announce that it has been honored with two prestigious awards from Allergan Aesthetics, a global leader in aesthetics: Top Growth Achievement in Florida by Allergan: This award acknowledges our med spa’s outstanding growth and performance in the state of Florida; Top 500 in the Country by Allergan: Out of more than 47,000 other aesthetic practices nationwide, Glow Dermspa has been ranked among the top 500 by Allergan. This recognition highlights our med spa’s position as a leader in the aesthetics industry nationally and our commitment to excellence and delivering exceptional results. "These awards from Allergan are a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team at Glow" said Melissa Beachy, Director and Aesthetic Provider at Glow Dermspa. "This achievement motivates us to continue providing outstanding care and innovative treatments to our valued clients." For more information about Glow Dermspa and our services, visit glowdermspa.com or @glowdermspa.
Pictured: The team at Glow Dermspa cultivates trust-based, meaningful relationships with clients. Photo courtesy of Glow Dermspa.
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus: Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. This quality achievement award is based on the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Treatments align with nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disabilities. The hospital also met specific scientific guidelines as an advanced primary stroke center, featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. In addition to following treatment guidelines, the hospital also educates patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home. HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll Elite Plus award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy. The hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
Pictured: Nurses in the emergency room work in a launch pad area. HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital uses innovative programs like tele-neurology and our streamlined launch pad area to reduce treatment times for stroke patients.
Awaken Outreach in North Port/Venice has a drive through food pantry every Friday from 9:00am-12:00opm. Food is supplied by All Faiths Food Bank. Food pantry for walk in clients is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm and Wednesday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. The first Saturday of every month from 9:00 am- 1:00pm clients may get a hot meal, haircut, and shower, clothing and household items.
Awaken Outreach , 4940 Pan American Blvd. in North Port
Connect with local business owners at every Thursday at Oscura. Lets Connect is a community of collaborative business professionals from the Manatee and Sarasota County areas. RSVP on Eventbrite to attend, admission is free.
Experience some of the best food and flavors of the region with more than 100, and still growing, curated vendors. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts. Aside from all the goodies you can shop at the Farmers Market, find your flow in a free yoga class or have the kiddos get creative during weekly-hosted workshops. 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch.
All current jobs through the Department of Transportation for road/construction are listed on a map of Florida. Clients of the Women's Resource Center will first apply online and then begin the job search. Local agent for Manatee and Sarasota counties will work directly with client helping with job search and building a resume. Currently, they are working to promote womrn in this field.
The Womens Resource Center, 340 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Enjoy the extraordinary opportunity to experience the work of contemporary artist Shinique Smith in conversation with the collection of European art at The Ringling. Unfolding across six galleries of the Museum of Art, the exhibition creates a series of unique stories that together form an abstract narrative of the parade as a metaphor for life. Well known for her monumental sculptures created from an array of materials, including luxurious textiles, personal clothing, dyed fabrics, ribbon, and wood, and for her abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage, Smiths work in this exhibition speaks to various facets of the European artistic tradition, such as classical drapery and religious iconography, while foregrounding notions of Black femininity and the history of the circus. Learn more at ringling.org.
Break out your big hair and acid-washed denims and get ready to rock out with some of your favorite artists in The Planetarium. The event takes place every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from May 23 through August 31. There are various food and drink options available for purchase onsite with cash or card. Please note that Laser Light Nights involve bright, flashing lasers that may not be suitable for people with photo sensitivities. Viewer discretion is advised. Laser Light Nights are at a volume similar to a rock concert, so earplugs are recommended for those who prefer a lower volume. To learn more, visit bishopscience.org.
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to announce the return of their monthly summer trivia series. Each month will have a different theme with a variety of questions covering categories ranging from history and pop culture to science and nature. The free community events will take place at the Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Trivia begins at 6:00 pm. Teams can have up to eight members and multi-generational teams are encouraged. Each month a different food truck will be onsite offering tasty options for the whole family to enjoy. One of our newest corporate partners, Sun King Brewery will also be present with samples of their award-winning craft beers. Be sure to stop by their Sarasota location on Thursday, May 30, when the brewery will be donating $1 to Conservation Foundation for every pint purchased. Learn more and RSVP at conservationfoundation.com/events.
NEW!! Gecko’s Grill & Pub’s have launched a special Summer Lunch Menu at all of our six locations. With specials from our menu sure to delight you, including our award-winning ½ lb. USDA Choice Angus Gecko’s Burger, Sandwiches, our Signature 1992 Salad and more…for $8 you can enjoy our favorite time of the year with some of your fav Gecko’s dishes when you dine in with us for Lunch. Always fresh, always made-to-order, join us to kickstart your Summer with our Summer Lunch specials from 11-3 Monday-Friday. Dine In only.
Gecko's, 1900 Hillview St, Sarasota, F
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum. On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for visitors, special performances, and art-making activities for the whole family. To learn more, visit sarasotaartmuseum.org.
Join us for Space Saturday, the first Saturday of every month, as we explore a different topic in the world of astronomy. During Space Saturdays, you will discover an out-of-this-world activity during Backyard Science, formerly Science Sprouts, in The Mosaic Backyard Universe, explore space with a staff astronomer during KidSpace in The Planetarium, and finish your day with an astronomy-themed story during Tales Under the Tree. To learn more, visit bishopscience.org.
Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens will be on view through August 31, 2024 at the Historic Spanish Point campus. Selby Gardens is excited to present the extraordinary imagery of photographer and conservationist Clyde Butcher throughout the grounds of the Historic Spanish Point campus. Large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher’s beautiful photographs of plants, animals, and habitats of Florida will be exhibited amid the natural landscape of the 30-acre waterfront preserve, enabling the public to engage with the artist’s work like never before. In the tradition of earlier landscape photographers like Ansel Adams, Butcher captures the beauty and majesty of America’s natural treasures in dramatic black and white. The unique environments of Florida have been subjects of particular interest to Butcher since the 1980s, when he was first introduced to the magic and mystery of sites such as Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. Nature Through the Lens will include Butcher’s photographs of regional locales such as Myakka River State Park and Casey Key. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Clyde Butcher Gallery & Studio in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit selby.org.
Siesta Key Rum runs free year-round tours for guests to learn the story of the craft distillery, the awards they have won and the secret to how they make their rums taste so good. During our 30-45 minute tour we will discuss the following topics: history of Siesta Key Rum, an overview of the awards our small company has won, what makes our rums taste so good, the rum-making process from mashing and fermentation to distillation, barrel aging and bottling of our rums. After the tour, we welcome you to sample a freshly made Siesta Key Rum cocktail, stock up on your favorite rums and browse our gift shop. 2212 Industrial Blvd., Sarasota.
The Salvation Army of Sarasota has a new Food Pantry that is now open Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00om to 2:00pm at 1701 South Tuttle Avenue. Food is being supplies by All Faiths Food Bank.
Salvation Army of Sarasota , 1701 South Tuttle Avenue
Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall returns with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet. This year the festivities kick off in May. Each event runs from 5-9 p.m. on the lawn of the Van Wezel overlooking beautiful Sarasota Bay. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors.
Art Center Sarasota unveils its much-anticipated annual regional juried exhibit, "Beyond Comfort," on May 23. Juried by Virginia Shearer, the executive director of Sarasota Art Museum, the exhibition calls upon artists statewide to delve into their interpretations of beauty and the grotesque within contemporary art and society. The exhibit, which spans all four galleries, runs through July 27. The opening reception is Thursday, May 23, 6-8 p.m. A critique with Virginia Shearer will take place on Thursday, May 30, 3:30 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota.
Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
Visit Fresh Harvest, the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Fresh Harvest takes place every Sunday in Downtown Wellen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can peruse different vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice.
Located on the banks of historic Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, The Creek Village consists of the Oyster Bar & Restaurant and The Creekside Trader Gift Shop. Call ahead seating for large parties and plenty of room on the enclosed porch, deck and inside dining rooms. Full Bar and Catering available. The best of your old time favorites and the new flavors of the season, always the best quality with freshness the key and a view on the water like no other.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, 5353 Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Fl. 34231
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