SRQ DAILY Sep 9, 2024
Monday Business Edition
"One thing is certain, and that is that our company needs people, and we intend to keep as many employees as we can in each department to continue our operations while we undertake this reorganization with the goal of building back even stronger."
Tervis filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will lay off a number of employees as the business reorganizes to address shifts in the marketplace.
Leadership at the Osprey-based company cited market trends and ongoing litigation with a former supply as contributing factors. Executives intend to reduce its workforce but will keep a core group of employees in every department as the company evaluates changes to its business model.
“One thing is certain, and that is that our company needs people, and we intend to keep as many employees as we can in each department to continue our operations while we undertake this reorganization with the goal of building back even stronger,” said Tervis CEO Hosana Fieber in a statement.
A spokesperson for the company said Tervis leaders are still working on a layoff plan, and a timeline is still not available. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County lists Tervis among the county’s top employers. The most recent EDC numbers show the company employing about 350.
But Fieber acknowledged some steps already taken by the company have drastically affected current operations.”
“in early 2024, Tervis made the difficult decision to close its distribution facility and work to sublease the property, which has proven difficult, and due to all of these factors, we must make this business decision in order to move forward as a company,” Fieber said.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows corporations to reorganize without liquidating all assets, according to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court basic explainer website.
“In filing a Chapter 11, the debtor presents a plan to creditors which, if accepted by the creditors and approved by the court, will allow the debtor to reorganize personal or business affairs and again become a financially productive individual or business,” the website states.
Business leaders in the area will closely follow the changes at the company, and hope it finds success again soon.
“Tervis is a Venice cornerstone to the economy,” said Kathy Lehner, president and CEO of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. “The jobs and community support for so many years have been a staple for the community. We wish them success, and we know they have the ability to restructure and come back even stronger.”
The press release announcing bankruptcy proceedings noted changes in the market since the COVID-19 pandemic, including a major reduction in retail spending over a five-year period. There has also been a greater interest in recent years on home goods, as opposed to on-the-go products. Tervis has already responded to that with development of a TervisHome brand, and its will soon launch a melamine product line to accompany its plastic and acrylic drinkware goods.
“Going forward, Tervis intends to focus on its core foundation as a classic, locally invested, family-owned brand that provides products for everyday casual dining occasions,” Fieber said. “The brand has unique, long-standing and close relationships with vendors by harboring a consistent family culture, and our team is deeply committed to bringing Tervis back even stronger than it was before and leaning on our core roots and strong legacy to make that happen.”
Tervis, which created the first sealed, double-walled insulated tumblers in 1946, moved its manufacturing facilities in Florida in 1967.
“Tervis has been around for 78 years and has weathered various economies by adjusting to market conditions,” said Tervis board chair Rogan Donelly in a statement. “This difficult business decision was one that we made in order to preserve the company’s legacy and better the company for the future to ensure its continued existence and operational success in the decades to come.” 
Meet Jason Brown, co-owner of the new Elements Massage in University Park, a personalized massage studio that offers Swedish and deep-tissue massages through a month-to-month membership option. Brown shares his inspirations, business ideals, and how Elements Massage in University Park came to be.
What do you hope to bring to the community with Elements Massage?
Elements Massage, at its core, is a customized therapeutic massage experience. Folks who want to go are met with a warm atmosphere and receive a customized session at an affordable rate. They can get in and out with their busy schedules and receive the high-quality massage service that they want. We make it just a great experience for them. With a busy community like Sarasota, taking care of yourself should be as casual as changing the oil on your car. Relaxation is such a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle.
What is your origin story?
There was an Elements Massage beside our location for 15 years and the owner recently retired. My wife Irene and I love the area. Their properties are beautiful, and the studio that was there did extremely well. We knew that if we could just get back in there, we could pick up where she left off, hopefully, and keep it going. Espie Torres, my wife's sister, approached us about coming into business with us so we made her a business partner—she's there full-time running the studio.
What podcasts inspire you in your business life?
I get little bits and pieces from different ones, but mostly I listen to online messages from pastors like Craig Groeschel, and Steven Furtick—what they talk about is very practical and applicable to business.
What book are you reading now that expands on your business acumen?
The book I read every day is the Bible. That's where I draw most of my leadership skills from. I also read up on news within the business world to gain insight. One thing that inspires me are the teachings of Bob Farrell, who started Ferrell's Ice Cream 25 years ago. He says this phrase that goes, “If you go into business to make money, you'll fail, but if you go into business to provide a service, you'll make all the money you want.” And I really take that to heart.
Elements Massage, 8241 Cooper Creek Blvd University Park, FL 34201.
Pictured: The outside of the new Elements Massage in University Park. Photo courtesy of Elements Massage.
The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is excited to introduce 'Hearings Today,' a new feature designed to help customers save time and stay organized. This highly requested tool is now available, allowing you to stay informed with a comprehensive list of the dockets and court hearings scheduled for the day, all in one place.Customers can easily filter by Judge and Case Type to view only the dockets and court hearings relevant to them. You can also expand your view to see hearings scheduled for the entire week or month. When you click "Show Cases," hyperlinked case numbers take you directly to the progress docket on the Clerk's Public Records Hub, providing quick and user-friendly access to the case records. To start using Hearings Today, visit www.ManateeClerk.com, go to Court Records, and select Judge Docket – Today's Hearings. This feature is also available on the Clerk's new mobile app, allowing you to access Hearings Today on-the-go. Whether at the store, running errands, or traveling between appointments, you’ll always have instant access to court schedules through our mobile app. The Clerk’s mobile app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. With Hearings Today, managing your court schedule has never been easier. Try it today.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties was honored at the Florida Public Relations Association’s Golden Image Awards and Pinnacle Awards Gala held August 6, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay as part of the PR & Comms Summit, a 3-day communications and marketing conference. This year’s award winners demonstrated the best in public relations, marketing, advertising, digital, social, design, events, promotions, educational materials, and beyond. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations throughout the United States were invited to submit their projects for consideration during the 2024 awards program. Each entry was reviewed by a judging panel comprised of leaders in the public relations and communications industry. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties were honored with an Award of Distinction for the 2023 “Impact in Action” Annual Report, which was designed in partnership with Captivation Agency. The Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations organization in the United States. With more than 1,000 members, FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. The organization first launched the Golden Image Awards program 67 years ago to recognize outstanding work in public relations and communications. For more information about the Golden Image Awards, visit https://goldenimageawards.org/ and for information regarding the Pinnacle Awards, visit https://goldenimageawards.org/pinnacle-awards/.
Pictured: from left to right) Travis Barrows, Wendy Crites Wacker, Erin Guzzo and Jim Martin.
Caldwell Trust Company has been expertly navigating clients toward their financial goals since 1993. Our relationship-focused approach is built upon our unwavering commitment to long standing cardinal principles, practices, and precedents. It is the foundation for our success. This mentality is always present and provides a true point of difference, as it shapes the way we care for our clients, support our team, honor our shareholders and tie ourselves to the community. We proudly go the extra mile to provide this level of personalized care because we firmly believe – it’s the way that trust services are meant to be. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and client satisfaction has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted wealth management firms in Sarasota. Build your wealth and preserve your legacy the way it's meant to be, with Caldwell Trust Company.
Hoyt Architects is proud to announce that Gary Hoyt, its founder, president and design director, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2024 College of Fellows. Hoyt is the only architect based in Florida to receive the AIA’s highest membership honor in 2024. The AIA College of Fellows was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Only three percent of AIA members have attained the distinction. Hoyt has more than 30 years of experience in the design field as an architect and urban designer. He founded Hoyt Architects in 1993 as an architecture and urban design firm committed to creating vibrant, walkable cities. The firm has grown to include 25 design professionals, 30 XR artists, program engineers and cross-disciplinary collaborators that collectively create a diverse range of architectural projects and digital twins — accurate, up-to-date virtual models of real-life places and physical entities that support informed design decisions through simulation, testing and monitoring. Hoyt Architects provided the platform for Hoyt’s vision for “The Studio” as an integrated architectural design and visualization laboratory, research hub and practice. Hoyt is also the co-founder of Imerza, an international industry leader in architecture, engineering and construction software that facilitates interactive, real-time modeling for design teams. Some of Hoyt-Imerza’s notable Sarasota-area projects include Selby Library, Ed Smith Stadium, Patriot Plaza, Colonial Oaks Park, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and downtown Sarasota’s Bayfront Park. Their projects also include Daytona Beach Gateway, along with interactive virtual models of Lake Nona in Orlando and Water Street in Tampa. Beyond Florida, they have developed digital twin models for the redevelopment of the historic Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C. and Qiddiya, a new city in Saudi Arabia. For more information about Hoyt Architects and its services, please visit hoytarchitects.com.
Incanto encompasses the quality and style of Europe, with merchandise hand-selected and sourced by Natali Degtyarev.
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.
SRQ MEDIA, powered by the Women Who Roar Initiative, will host the 9th Annual Women Who Roar: Together We Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon at Michael's on East. We will recognize all of the ambassadors of the Women Who Roar Leadership Circle, the new 2024 Women Who Roar nominees and will announce the honorees who will be inducted into the esteemed 2024 Women Who Roar (WWR) Leadership Circle this year. Please join us to honor women who make a difference in our community. Featuring our 2024 Trailblazer Award Recipient Kate White and 2024 Illuminator Award Recipient Elyse Delucci. Join us for the pop-up boutiques starting at 10:30am. Registration opens at 11am and the program runs from 11:30am-1:15pm.
Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 S. East Avenue, Sarasota
Our Summer Exhibition The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections features beautiful landscapes of the Sunshine State produced by the Highwaymen, a group of African American painters active in Fort Pierce on Florida’s east coast beginning in the mid-1950s. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of these talented artists, while also making connections between their remarkable story and the experience of the African American community in Sarasota in the middle decades of the 20th century. Presented in collaboration with the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax.
Selby Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
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.
A veritable feast of Baroque gems opens the Chamber Soirée season. Ceremonial brass set the stage for J.S. Bach's festive Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 for strings. The percussion have their moment with Philidor’s March for Two Pairs of Timpani, which was first performed for King Louis XIV in 1683. Igor Stravinsky's glorious Neo-Baroque Pulcinella Suite concludes this royal banquet.
Holley Hall, 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
The inaugural exhibition, Shopliftable, will feature artworks small enough to steal by 50 of Sarasota's favorite artists, highlighting the gallery's commitment to innovative and engaging presentations. Marilyn Anderson, Mark Anderson, Joseph Arnegger, Jorge Blanco, Don Brandes, Matteo Caloiaro, Thomas Carabasi, Tom Casmer, Omar Chacon, Tylor Trobaugh Christian, Jessie Clark, Keith Crowley, Ian Dean, Jack Dowd, Linda Driggs, Regan Dunnick, Joe Fig, Gale Fulton-Ross, Sheryl Haler, Nancy Hielscher, Christina Hess, Virginia Hoffman, Cassia Kite, Keith Losh, Mike Marsicano, Noelle McCleaf, Jenny Medved, Joseph Melancon, Janna Millstone, Brooke Olivares-Caloiaro, Meg Peirce, George Pratt, Mary Grandpre, Vicky Randall, Taylor Robenalt, Jared Robison, Marina Shaltout, Eszter Sziksz, Tom Stephens, Steven Strenk, Rob Tarbell, and Rose Marjanneke Williamson.
502 Gallery, 502 S. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota
The Sarasota Opera's 2024 Food and Wine Fest returns with a large roster of participating restaurants from Sarasota to St. Armands to Bradenton 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Taste a plethora of savory and sweet flavors and enjoy wine tasting on stage and throughout the historic Sarasota Opera House. Individual tickets: $75 if purchased in advance; $85 at the door. VIP tickets for early admission: $100. Proceeds will support Sarasota Youth Opera & Education. Sponsorships are available. For more information visit SarasotaOpera.org or call 941-328-1300.
Sarasota Opera, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota.
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.
The Wellen Park Night Market returns the second Thursday of each month from 6-9pm offering an evening of shopping, live music and dining under the twinkling lights of Downtown Wellen. The Night Market features independent artists and makers specializing in art, jewelry, boutique fashion, home decor, bottle art, wood designs and specialty food items set up along Wellen Park Boulevard with 50 rotating vendors. Food items included rum cakes, desserts, lemonade, barbecue and vegan fare.
Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd
Whether you're newly engaged, planning a milestone celebration, or just love all things event-related, this is the ultimate destination for inspiration and connection. Your ticket includes access to a world of inspiration and expert advice. Explore beautifully designed booths featuring everything from floral arrangements to table settings, and connect with top vendors such as photographers, florists, and event planners. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts available only to expo attendees and participate in live demonstrations to gain insider tips and tricks for planning your perfect event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your dream event a reality!
Grove Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Please join us for Inspire the Night: Veils & Visions, a special fall fundraising event to benefit Art Center Sarasota in our mission to build community connection through the universal language of art!
Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
Chef Edward Lee is a celebrity chef, author and restaurateur. His restaurants include 610 Magnolia, Nami and Succotash. He earned an Emmy nomination for his role on “The Mind of a Chef,” was a judge on “Top Chef” and wrote and hosted the documentary “Fermented.” In 2021, he was awarded the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. He won the 2019 James Beard Award in Wring for his book “Buttermilk Graffiti.” His other books include “Smoke & Pickles,” and “Bourbon Land.”
Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port,
Calling all lovers of the expressive French horn! Sarasota Orchestra’s co-principal horn Hugo Bliss disjointed by a fellow superstar, Milwaukee Symphony’s hornist Scott Sanders whose career also began in Sarasota. Together with Joesph Holt on piano, they offer a cornucopia of remarkable music for this most magnificent instrument. The program includes Beethoven’s mighty sextet for two horns and string quartet. The performance will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on March 13, 2025 at 11 am. Tickets are $70. For more information, visit Artistseriesconcerts.org.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is honored to present a special program to commemorate the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel. “Heroes and Hostages: A Journey of Courage and Sacrifice,” presented in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, The Players Centre, and the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, will feature speakers, music, dance, and videos.
The Players Centre Studio, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239
Get in the spirit for Halloween with music from the theater and movies, featuring a little bit of adventure and possibly a touch of fright. You’ll thrill to music from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera , Murder on the Orient Express, Vertigo, and some other surprises.
Holley Hall, 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
Season subscriptions and individual tickets are going on sale for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's highly-anticipated 25th anniversary season, titled "25 Years of Black Heritage." The season features four mainstage productions - "Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition," "Fences," "Five Guys Named Moe," and WBTT's first-ever tap dancing musical revue, "Syncopated Avenue"; holiday show is "A Motown Christmas." Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org to learn more about WBTT and to purchase tickets and subscriptions.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude never loses faith in him. Will everything work out for our heroes? You’ll find out!
The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Celebrate the legendary George Gershwin and his extraordinary impact on American music. This thrilling evening will feature a dollop of jazz, blues, and dance rhythms. Hear how Gershwin's influence echoes through the years in this enticing program showcasing Kevin Cole, widely considered the finest Gershwin pianist in the country.
Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
French-born violinist Arnaud Sussmann and pianist Michael Stephen Brown have been heard in recitals and with major orchestras across Europe, Israel and the United States. They have been featured on PBS Live broadcasts as Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center artists. Their program of French music includes sonatas by Debussy and Saint-Saens.
Amor Towles is the award-winning author of “Rules of Civility,” “A Gentleman in Moscow,” “The Lincoln Highway,” and “Table for Two.” His novels have sold more than 6 million copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. “A Gentleman in Mocow” is now an eight-episode series starring Ewan McGregor for Paramount +/Showtime. “The Lincoln Highway” is set to be adapted to film by director Christopher Storer for Warner Brothers. Towles graduated from Yale and received his M.A. in English from Stanford. He now resides in Manhattan, where he lives with his wife and two children.
Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice
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