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JUNE 2022 

Amanda 

HORNE 

Co-Owner at 

Anna Maria Oyster Bar 

Restaurants 

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■ Feature: Preserving Sarasota’s History 

■ Arts: The Artistry of Eleanor Merritt 

■ Local Travel: The Eelling Eide Center 

■ Happening this Month: Pride Celebrations

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Evelyn England 

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travel close to home 

The Elling Eide Center in Sarasota offers tours at their 

72-acre, waterfront estate. It’s a pleasant, easy and 

fascinating walk and tour. Read our report on 

Summer heats up with Summer Circus Spectacular running 

June 10 - August 13. Beat the heat at the Historic Asolo 

Theater on the grounds of The Ringling. Read more on 

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happening this month: 

the Circus! 

dining in 

Easy to be Vegan? Yep, if you read our feature 

this month and discover recipes that a PBS chef 

created. We have excerpt from her new book, 

Easy Vegan Home Cooking, by Laura Theodore. 

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4 editor’s letter 

7 Out & About: listings for things 

to do live and/or online 

9 healthier you: Nicotine’s effect on the 

brain 

11 women’s health: Meet the team at the 

Visionary Centre 

feature: 

preserving Sarasota’s history 

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation has 

released its 2022 “Six to Save” report that lists places 

and buildings that are in danger of being demolished. 

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12 news about arts: round up of arts news, 

events and more 

15 happening this month: Pride Month 

16 west coast woman: Amanda Horne, 

co-owner of the Anna Maria Oyster 

Bar Restaurants 

18 Travel news and tips 

20 Travel close to home: 

The Selling Eide Centers 

21 health feature: Craniosacral Therapy 

22 focus on the arts: The Circus is on! 

23 travel advice: Mastering the Art 

off the Carry-on 

24 focus on the arts: Eleanor Merritt 

26 you’re news 

28 dining out: better a better vegan cook 

30 feature: Preserving Sarasota’s past 

■ on the cover: Photo of West Coast Woman Amanda Horne, co-owner of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar Restaurants shot in Bradenton. ■ Photo by Evelyn England. 

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just some 

thoughts 

Louise Bruderle 

Editor and Publisher 

West Coast Woman Amanda Horne 

Amanda Horne 

Photo by Evelyn England 

Most of us love seafood restaurants - especially 

those places with the wooden tables, paper 

placemats, fishing/shell/nets motifs, affordable 

prices and great, unfussy, traditional seafood. 

Anna Maria Oyster Bar, with four locations in 

Manatee County, is quintessential Florida seafood 

cuisine and “architecture.” 

So I was surprised to read that Café L’Europe 

was acquired by John and Amanda Horne, the 

owners of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurants. 

It seemed like an unusual match to 

go from paper placemats to linen, peel ’n eat 

shrimp to Chateaubriand and Dover sole, but as 

you’ll read in this month’s profile on Amanda, it was a perfect next step 

for their business. 

You’ll also read how much this couple invests not just in their employees, 

but in the community. I need to head back to Café L’Europe - I 

attended events there and also had more than a few wonderful lunches 

and dinners as well. 

New column this month - Arts News 

WCW has always had lots 

of arts content so it seemed 

natural to run even more 

and in the off-season. We 

get so much news about the 

arts - hires, promotions, 

new buildings, expanded 

programming, etc., etc., that 

it seemed wrong to share it 

all only in season. We’ll run 

this column on and off in 

the months ahead leading 

Patti Smith and Jennifer Rominiecki at Selby Gardens. 

up to season and our expanded 

arts coverage starting in November. 

WCW Honored with U.S. stamp 

Hopefully you can still get these stamps with marine biologist Eugenie 

Clark on them. Clark, a pioneering marine biologist who spent her career 

working to change public perception about sharks — as well as to 

preserve marine environments around the world — was immortalized 

in May on a Forever stamp. 

The dedication took 

place at the Mote Marine 

Laboratory & Aquarium, 

which Clark helped 

found as the Cape Haze 

Marine Laboratory in 

1955. A prolific scientist 

animated by an unyielding 

sense of curiosity, 

Clark (1922-2015) carried 

out groundbreaking 

experiments and more 

than 200 expeditions 

across the globe. 

She demonstrated 

that lemon sharks could 

be trained to do complex tasks, disproved the notion that some shark 

species must keep swimming in order to survive, and debunked myths 

about sharks as vicious, fearsome creatures. 

Clark was a pioneer in the era when scuba emerged as a research tool 

and later took more than 70 trips in high-tech submersibles, sometimes 

as deep as 12,000 feet beneath the ocean surface — something that has 

still been done by only a small number of other marine biologists. 

In addition to the honor of being on a US stamp, Clark received the 

Franklin L. Burr Award from the National Geographic Society, the Explorers 

Club Medal, and the Medal of Excellence from the American Society 

of Oceanographers, among numerous other recognitions. In 2015, 

she was honored posthumously by the U.S. Congress. In 2018, a newly 

discovered species of dogfish shark found in the Gulf of Mexico was 

named Squalus clarkae in her honor. And we had the honor of featuring 

Dr. Clark in West Coast Woman. 

The stamp art features a digital collage created by multidisciplinary 

artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Her design includes a photograph 

of Clark taken by David Doubilet, as well as a photograph of a lemon 

shark taken by Reinhard Dirscherl. Wavy blue elements in the stamp’s 

background evoke an undersea scene. 

Purchase the stamps at usps.com/shopstamps. 

How well do you know Elling Eide? 

I love discovering new places in our community and 

was delighted to find and experience the Elling Eide 

Center in south Sarasota. That name might draw a 

blank, but those of us who have lived here for more 

than a few decades may recall Mr. Eide for his brief 

foray into county politics when he was frustrated over 

limits placed on his selling off some of this property. 

While Mr. Eide is gone, his legacy is now a research 

center for the study of Chinese literature and culture. 

During the pandemic they offered fascinating lectures 

online. But what really got me there was the tour of the 

grounds and the building that holds some of his vast 

collection of art objects while offering a look into the 

history of the property and his own fascinating life. 

Elling Eide 

The grounds are quite a study in contrast - a beautiful modern building 

where the researchers and academics work out of and the grounds 

that, in part, look untouched from the 1920s. By all means go there if 

you want a new experience. More info at https://ellingoeide.org/ 

A Nonprofit Goes Green 

Thanks to a generous $40,000 grant from the Selby Foundation, Mothers 

Helping Mothers, Inc. (MHM) is finally able to go completely green 

and went officially go off the grid this past April. 

This all-volunteer 501(C) 

(3) nonprofit organization 

serves thousands of needy 

families each year in the 

greater Sarasota-Manatee 

region. Cheri DeVries, 

MHM Executive Director, 

expressed her gratitude 

to the William G. & Marie 

Selby Foundation, Partners 

for Green Places, Brilliant 

Harvest, and their numerous 

donors for helping them 

raise awareness and funds 

to eliminate their electric bill to the tune of nearly $5000 a year. 

MHM will redirect the money saved by going green into programs to 

support and educate families. Although the cost for going fully solar is 

almost $80,000, it will enable them to permanently eliminate their largest 

overhead expense. This means that becoming energy independent, 

allows every dollar saved to go directly back into the community to 

provide families in need with basic necessities, from clothing to baby 

equipment and diapers, services, and resources, free of charge. 

To date, MHM has helped over 120,000 of the neediest families in our 

community, representing over 360,000 children, and more than 65% of 

their clients are single mothers. According to Cheri DeVries, “Teaching 

kids and families that come to MHM about the importance of going solar 

is a priority and we look forward to helping them learn about energy 

conservation while being in our new fully green space! For more information 

about how Mothers Helping Mothers helps families in need, 

please visit www.mhmsarasota.com 

Louise Bruderle | Editor and Publisher | 


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out &about 

Special Events 

St. Armands Circle’s Sunset Yoga 

is is on the inner circle, and will run 

through the end of September. Yoga 

enthusiasts can relax, stretch, and 

gaze at a sunset while enjoying a nice 

workout. Attendees should bring 

their own yoga mat and block. 

The class will be led by Liana Sheintal 

Bryant. Breathe: A Sunset Yoga 

Series will be held on June 26, July 24, 

August 28, and September 25 from 

5 to 6 p.m. and is free for the public. 

For directions, more information, 

and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event 

page, https://www.facebook.com. 

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Project Pride SRQ has Pride 

Month, June 1-30. The local LGBTQ+ 

organization celebrates Pride Month 

with a full roster of events including 

“The Grand Carnival” on June 4, a 

downtown Sarasota car parade June 

11, pet parade at Bayfront Park on June 

18 and Taste of Pride with local businesses 

offering specials throughout 

the month. Info: projectpridesrq.org. 

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As part of Pride Month, there will 

be Big Gay Weekend, June 10-12. 

Local LGBTQ+ and SarasotaOUT. 

com will celebrate with a variety of 

festivities including a Big Gay Beach 

Day on North Lido Beach, a Pride 

Booze Cruise, and numerous events 

at Golden Host Resort. Info: biggayweekend.com. 

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Suncoast Summer Fest runs 

June 24-July 10. The second annual 

festival features a variety of events 

including 4th of July bayfront fireworks 

in downtown Sarasota, a 

“Waves & Wheels” summer party, 

“Blast On The Bay” boat fun run and 

more. All proceeds benefit Suncoast 

Charities for Children. Info: suncoastsummerfest.org. 

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Sarasota Opera is set to host the 

finals for Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA) 

national Schmidt Vocal Competition 

at Sarasota Opera House June 

3-5. The top three winners from each 

of 13 regional competitions will compete 

for the first national prize in the 

competition’s 25-year history. Seven 

Floridians have qualified after competing 

in four different regional locations. 

Judges for this competition are 

bass-baritone Eric Owens, Sarasota 

Opera General Director Richard Russell, 

and soprano Tamara Wilson. 

There will also be an alumni concert 

on June 4 that will feature SVA alumni 

Virginia Mims (from West Palm 

Beach) and Aaron Crouch with pianist 

Brent Funderburk. 

Tickets at SarasotaOpera.org or 

call (941) 328-1300. 

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At OLLI 

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Join them for the Taste of OLLI 

series featuring John Dangaran’s 

presentations on Beer and Wine at 

the Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum. 

Guests will sample beers and 

or wines paired with light bites prepared 

by Chef Kaytlin Dangaran. 

• Session 1: Beer • Monday, June 6, 

5-6 pm. This session will include a 

brief history on the different methods 

and styles of beer that are still brewed 

and enjoyed today. 

• Session 2: Wine • Wednesday, 

June 8, 5-6 pm. Wine is the focus of 

this lecture and will include a brief 

overview of the wine-making process. 

We will discuss Old World vs. 

New World, wine laws, terroir, and 

proper tasting techniques. Cost: $49 

per lecture/per person. 

For more information or to register, 

please call us at 941-309-5111. 

Interested in 

Genealogy? 

The Manatee Genealogical Society 

will host a virtual meeting and 

program on June 7, 10am–noon. 

The speaker, Cyndi Ingle, will present 

“Timelines: The Straight Line 

Between You and Your Ancestor”. 

Cyndy, a genealogist for more than 

41 years, is the creator and innovator 

behind the award-winning and globally 

recognized CyndisList.com. 

She is an expert in using technology 

for genealogy research and bringing 

together traditional methodology 

with organization, computers, software, 

and the Internet. Cyndi will 

introduce timelines, which can help 

you see gaps in certain time periods 

or patterns in time periods and 

places. Timelines can also provide 

an overview of your ancestor’s life to 

show migration patterns as he or she 

moved from one location to another. 

Members of the public are welcome 

to attend. Guests must register at least 

one day in advance by emailing info@ 

mgsfl.org. For more information, visit 

our website at https://mgsfl.org/ 

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At The Hermitage 

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has 

a new Ruby E. Crosby Alumni Music 

Series. The premiere event, “Soulful 

Strings: An Evening of Harp Music,” 

is on June 7 at 8pm at Marie Selby 

Botanical Gardens, featuring harpist 

and returning Hermitage Fellow Ashley 

Jackson. The outdoor event is free 

and open to the public with a $5/person 

registration fee. 

The Ruby E. Crosby Alumni Music 

Series at the Hermitage offers the opportunity 

for a distinguished Hermitage 

alumni composer or musician to 

return for additional residency time 

and a special community concert. Info: 

https://hermitageartistretreat.org/ 

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At The Bishop 

On exhibit: Illumination: Seeing 

Beyond the Shell. A shell can be 

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Choral Artists has American Fanfare on July 4. Celebrate America with choral fireworks, rousing marches and patriotic 

fervor at the Sarasota Opera House at 4 p.m. Info: www.ChoralArtistsSarasota.org. 

many things: a mollusk’s protection 

against a predator, a piece of jewelry, 

a makeshift spoon—it can even be a 

calcium supplement or an alternative 

to limestone mining to help fight 

climate change. But what happens 

when you take a closer look? 

With Illumination: Seeing Beyond 

the Shell, The Bishop continues the 

celebration of its 75th Anniversary 

Year of Light with the photography 

of Scott Odell who is not only a local 

photographer, but also a member of 

the Museum’s Staff. 

This exhibition of macro photography 

literally takes a closer look at the 

shells in The Bishop’s permanent collection, 

showing what happens when 

you take an object and view it in a 

completely different way. 

These images are the fortuitous 

result of the Museum’s temporary 

closure during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Odell originally began his work 

with the idea of having an online 

exhibition where visitors to The Bishop’s 

website could continue to view 

items from the permanent collection 

The Bishop Museum of Science 

and Nature, 201 10th St. West, 

Bradenton. www.BishopScience.org. 

UF/IFAS Extension 

Sarasota County 

Lectures 

June 7 and 9—Disaster Preparedness 

(webinar). What would you do 

if basic services were cut off, like 

electricity or water, or if you had to 

suddenly leave your home? This class 

will offer tips and ways to prepare for 

unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes. 

Learn how to assemble an 

emergency supply kit and other ways 

to prepare for emergencies. 

Register for this event only at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com 

rather than any 

third party websites, as they are not affiliated 

with our classes and events. 

Instructor: Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo, 

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 

family and consumer sciences agent. 

For questions, call 941-861-5000 or 

email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. 

June 13—Wild Sarasota: Other 

Wading Birds of Florida (webinar). 

Take a virtual walk on the wild side 

of Sarasota, with Dr. Katherine Clements, 

ecology and natural resources 

educator. She’ll focus on local wading 

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birds and their unique adaptations. 

Register: https://www.eventbrite. 

com/e/259814150117/. For questions, 

call 941-861-5000. 

Sea Turtle Nesting 

Season is Here 

Sea turtle nesting season takes 

place through Oct. 31 on Southwest 

Florida beaches. Mote Marine coordinates 

with county, state and federal 

efforts to conserve sea turtles — particularly 

loggerheads, since Sarasota 

County hosts the highest density of 

loggerhead nests in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Data show that nesting by loggerhead 

turtles declined and then rebounded 

in recent years, while green 

turtle nesting — although very low in 

numbers — has increased. 

On nesting beaches, light from 

waterfront properties can disorient 

nesting female turtles and their 

young, which emerge at night and 

use dim natural light to find the sea. 

Also, beach furniture, trash and other 

obstacles can impede sea turtles and 

their young. While Mote documents 

turtle nests, the best thing you can 

do to help is to refrain from using artificial 

light while on the beach.Here 

are some “do and don’t” tips to keep 

beaches turtle-friendly: 

• DO stay away from sea turtle nests 

marked with yellow stakes and tape, 

and seabird nesting zones that are 

bounded by ropes. 

• DO remain quiet and observe from 

a distance if you encounter a nesting 

sea turtle or hatchlings. 

• DO shield or turn off outdoor lights 

that are visible on the beach from 

May through October. 

• DO close drapes after dark and 

stack beach furniture at the dune line 

or, ideally, remove it from the beach 

• DO fill in holes that may entrap 

hatchlings on their way to the water. 

• DON’T approach nesting turtles 

or hatchlings, make noise, or shine 

lights at turtles. 

• DON’T use flashlights, head lamps 

or fishing lamps on the beach. 

• DON’T encourage a turtle to move 

while nesting or pick up hatchlings 

that have emerged and are heading 

for the water. 

• DON’T use fireworks on the beach. 

• DON’T walk dogs on any Sarasota 

County beach other than Brohard 

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Paw Park in Venice. There, dogs must 

be leashed or under voice control, according 

to county ordinances. 

Report stranded sea turtles and 

marine mammals. Mote Marine 

Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations 

Program responds 24 hours a 

day seven days a week to reports of 

sick, injured and dead marine mammals 

and sea turtles for animals in 

Sarasota and Manatee County waters. 

Live animals are brought back to 

Mote’s Dolphin and Whale Hospital 

or Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital 

for treatment and the deceased animals 

undergo a detailed post-mortem 

examination so that we may learn 

more about the natural history of 

these animals and evaluate longterm 

trends in mortality. 

Within Sarasota or Manatee County 

waters, if you see a stranded or 

dead dolphin, whale or sea turtle, call 

Mote's Stranding Investigations Program, 

a 24-hour response service, at 

888-345-2335. 

If you see a stranded or dead manatee 

anywhere in state waters or a 

stranded or dead dolphin, whale or 

sea turtle outside of Sarasota or Manatee 

counties, call the FWC Wildlife 

Alert hotline at 1-(888) 404-3922. 

Elling Eide Center 

Arboretum Tours 

and Lectures 

Join docent Norman Burr on a 

90-minute trek through their historic 

grounds. Walk through the arboretum 

and learn about rare, interesting, 

and exotic plants. Norman will discuss 

the geologic history of Florida 

and how plant life evolved. He will 

also share the history of the inhabitants 

of the Elling Eide Center from 

pre-history to today. 

Then, venture inside and see Elling 

Eide’s personal collection of Asian 

art and artifacts. Arboretum Tours 

are held every Tuesday/Thursday 

of every week. Register at www.ellingoeide.org 

for the Arboretum Tour 

and their other events. Elling Eide 

Center, 8000 South Tamiami Trail, 

Sarasota. Admission: $5. Tour is 2 

hours with 60 minutes of the tour is 

outside and 30 minutes of the tour is 

of the inside of the Eide Center. 

The Eide Center will also be offering 

a Summer Lecture Series. Beat 

the heat this summer & join Dr. Matthew 

Wells, the Elling Eide Center’s 

Research Director, for a limited summer 

lecture and discussion series that 

explores different aspects of Chinese 

culture and history. 

This five-part series is designed for 

people who have little or no background 

in Chinese history, language, 

and culture. Come listen and enjoy 

a delicious cup of roasted coffee and 

pastries at our new summer lecture 

series, “Coffee & Confucius.” 

• Start Time: 9:30-10:00 am: Coffee 

and pastries served; 10:00am - 

11:00am: Lecture program 

• Cost of Program: $15 per lecture or 

$50 for all 5 (five) lectures 

• Registration: Register at www.ellingoeide.org 

or on Eventbrite 

• Schedule: June: 8, 15 and 29, July: 

6 and 13 

Program Focus: 

1) June 8: Chinese Writing and Language: 

An Introduction 

2) June 15: Chinese History: Issues, 

Problems, and Approaches 

3) June 29: Sages, immortals, and 

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out and about continued 

Buddhas: Chinese religion and 

philosophy 

4) July 6: From poetry to ghost stories: 

An overview of early Chinese 

literature 

5) July 13: One Belt One Road: China’s 

20th century and beyond 

Summer Art Camps 

Art Center Sarasota offers Summer 

Art Camp through August 5. 

Each week campers will explore their 

creativity, learn about art, and make 

original masterpieces that will be 

“exhibited” on Friday afternoons for 

friends and family. Instructors provide 

age appropriate activities for 

campers in two groups: Creative Kids 

for ages 6-10 and Emerging Artists for 

ages 11-15. 

Camp runs M-F, 9:30am-3pm. 

Before and after care available. Info: 

https://www.artsarasota.org/ 

summer-camp. 

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The Island Players on Anna 

Maria plan to offer its Children’s 

Drama Camp, in partnership with 

the AMI Center, led by actress Pam 

Hopkins, with two public performances 

planned for July 23. Evening 

performances will be at 7:30 p.m. in 

the new season. Auditions will be 

held at 7:30 p.m. on August 1. For 

information, call 941-778-5755 or 

visit theislandplayers.org. 

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ArtCenter Manatee offers sprouting 

artists, ages 4 to 6, an opportunity 

to express their creativity. In Marvelous 

Mondays, children ages 6-10 will 

make drawings, paintings and prints. 

In Thrilling Thursdays children will 

have fun playing in clay. If they want 

more, this age group can attend oneweek 

KidsArt Camps from 9-3 Monday 

through Friday. 

Every week has a different theme, 

from animals and aliens to artists 

and super heroes. Emerging Artists, 

ages 11-15, are challenged in 

weekly half-day camps where they 

can make clay sculptures and learn 

on the potter’s wheel, learn mosaics, 

painting, drawing, fiber, collage and 

more. Scholarships available. Camps 

begin May 31. Location: 209 9th St 

W, Bradenton. Info: 941-746-2862 

https://artcentermanatee.org/kidsart-overview/. 

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Selby Gardens has a summer 

camp that offers six one-week sessions 

(Monday-Friday) from June 6 - July 15. 

The first three weeks are at the Downtown 

Sarasota campus, while the final 

three take place at the Historic Spanish 

Point campus. Sign up for individual 

weeks of your choice. 

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At Mote Marine 

Mote Aquarium has a new exhibit 

from National Geographic. SHARKS: 

On Assignment with Brian Skerry 

includes large-scale images that 

highlight the work of National Geographic 

Explorer and award-winning 

photojournalist, Brian Skerry. 

The exhibit runs through Aug. 7, 

2022. The exhibition strives to raise 

awareness about the status of sharks 

around the world. Visitors can dive 

into the ocean depths to swim alongside 

tiger sharks, great whites, oceanic 

whitetips and shortfin makos while 

learning about each species’ habitat 

and threats they face. Additionally, 

they’ll get a glimpse into National Geographic’s 

ocean conservation efforts. 

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National Geographic 

Explorer 

and award-winning 

photojournalist 

Skerry has 

spent more than 

10,000 hours underwater 

exploring 

the world’s 

oceans with a 

camera to show 

why sharks need 

to be protected 

and appreciated 

as integral species 

within the ecosystem. 

The exhibition 

will include 

large-scale images 

and videos—all 

highlighting Skerry’s 

passion, skill 

and life-long commitment 

to conservation 

of the 

world’s oceans. 

■ Join Mote for 

some fun outdoor 

exploration. 

Participants will 

use dip nets to 

explore the nearshore 

seagrass 

beds and learn about the plants and 

animals that call the Bay home. All 

ages. Fee: $15. Held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 

p.m. Next date: June 18. 

Pre-registration (including parents/ 

guardians) is required. This is an outdoor 

program and participants will 

wade in water up to waist deep. Details 

here: https://mote.org/experiences/details/kayaking-with-mote 

■ Seashore SEAfari allows you to 

explore a mangrove forest. Put on 

your adventure hat and come along 

as you tour a mangrove boardwalk, 

use science tools to test water quality 

and complete a seashore scavenger 

hunt with one of the best views in 

Sarasota. All ages. Fee: $15. Held 10 

a.m.-11a.m. June 18. re-registration 

(including parents/guardians) is required. 

This is an outdoor program (not 

water-based) that involves walking. 

Details here: https://mote.org/experiences/details/kayaking-with-mote. 

Choral Artists 

Next up: American Fanfare on 

July 4. Celebrate America with choral 

fireworks, rousing marches and patriotic 

fervor. Old Glory and Uncle Sam 

are feted in this annual performance 

featuring the Lakewood Ranch 

Wind Ensemble and Choral Artists of 

Sarasota. Musical fireworks abound 

in this annual salute to America at 

the Sarasota Opera House at 4 p.m. 

For more information, visit www. 

ChoralArtistsSarasota.org. 

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Lots of Fun 

Outdoor Events 

The Palm Avenue First Friday 

Walks in downtown Sarasota gives 

art lovers a backdoor peek without 

the hustle and bustle of the crowds 

but with the cool breeze and moonlight 

sky the evening brings. The 

event is held the first Friday of every 

month, running 6-9 p.m. The next 

ones are on June 3 and July 1. Info: 

https://palmave.com/ 

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Women Contemporary Artists Annual Art Exhibit 2022 - Gail White - "Mucho Mango" 

Women Contemporary Artists present the WCA Annual Art Exhibit at the 

Lois and David Stuhlberg Gallery of the Ringling College of Art and Design, 

2363 Bradenton Rd., Sarasota. Runs June 3-24. 

Start your Saturday with a sunrise 

stretch at The Sarasota Farmers 

Market. They’ve partnered with 

Pineapple Yoga Studio to bring free, 

weekly sunrise yoga to downtown 

Sarasota. Participants meet at the 

Mermaid Fountain in Paul Thorpe 

Park, near the Intersection of Pineapple 

and Lemon Avenues. Enjoy Artful 

Movement with Bianca, a 45-minute 

guided practice accompanied by a 

playlist to match the intention. 

Starting at 7 a.m., participants 

will enjoy a gentle yoga flow suitable 

for all ages and levels. The weekly 

45-minute yoga practice will focus 

on movements that foster inner and 

outer balance. 

For information, call 941-225-9256 or 

visit sarasotafarmersmarket.org/yoga 

Marie Selby 

Botanical Gardens 

Robert Mapplethorpe and 

Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and 

Light presents the creative work 

of two contemporary icons in dialogue 

with nature throughout Selby 

Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. 

The immersive, multi-sensory 

exhibition includes original photographs 

of flowers by Mapplethorpe, 

excerpts of poetry, lyrics, and music 

by Smith, and new horticultural displays 

inspired by their work. It marks 

the sixth annual Goldstein Exhibition, 

which examines major artists 

through the lens of their connection 

to nature. The exhibit runs to June 

26 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 

1534 Mound Street, Sarasota. 

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 

is one of 12 participating gardens 

across 6 countries offering “Seeing 

the Invisible” which features works 

by more than a dozen international 

artists such as Ai Weiwei, Refik 

Anadol, El Anatsui, Isaac Julien CBE, 

Mohammed Kazem, Sigalit Landau, 

Sarah Meyohas, Pamela Rosenkranz, 

and Timur Si-Qin—including several 

artists’ first work in AR. 

Visitors will engage with “Seeing 

the Invisible” via an app designed 

for the exhibition downloadable to 

smartphones and tablets. The exhibition 

fosters collaboration between 

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institutions, artists, 

and audiences, 

highlighting 

the power of art 

to connect people 

around the 

world. “Seeing 

the Invisible” 

runs to August 

31 at the Historic 

Spanish Point 

campus. Information: 

www. 

selby.org. 

Live 

Music 

Aviva Senior 

Living has its 

Amicus Classical 

Concert Series 

in June. The concerts 

are free and 

open to the public 

as well as residents 

of Aviva. 

On June 14 at 

1:30 p.m., the series 

will conclude 

with a concert by 

Catherine Lan 

and Tao Lin, otherwise 

known as Duo Beaux Arts. 

The duo has performed all over the 

world to critical acclaim. La Belle 

Epoque is a program of romantic 

and virtuosic French music for piano 

solo and duet including Faure’s Dolly 

Suite and the always popular Clair 

de Lune. 

The concert is free and held at Aviva’s 

Kretzmer Center, 1951 N. Honore 

Ave., Sarasota. To RSVP, call Melinda 

at 941-702-2597 or at mhaney@avivaseniorlife.org. 

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Art Exhibits 

Creative Liberties has its first 

open exhibition, “Here Comes the 

Sun,” running June 9-30. Opening 

reception is on June 9, 5-8 p.m. Creative 

Liberties Artist Studios is located 

at 901-B Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, 

in the Limelight District. For more 

information, visit www.creativeliberties.net 

or call 941-799-6634. 

Creative Liberties was founded 

in November 2021 by Barbara Gerdeman 

and Elizabeth Goodwill, 

two artists and art educators. They 

launched this venture to empower 

regional artists with a variety of business 

services and studio and exhibition 

opportunities. The Creative 

Liberties Artist Studios is a collective, 

communal space that provides work 

and display space for local artists. 

There are also display walls available 

for non-studio artists to rent. Monthly 

artist markets provide an opportunity 

for local artists to sell their work. 

Nine artists have made the Creative 

Liberties Artist Studios their artistic 

workspace. These include: Jenny 

Berry (oil painting); Elizabeth Goodwill 

(book art, fiber art and mixed 

media); Barbara Gerdeman (photography, 

acrylic painting, and mixed 

media); Donna Bergman (collage and 

mixed media); Lisa DiFranza (acrylic 

painting, gouache, and mixed media); 

Traci Kegerreis (acrylic painting, 

collage and mosaics); Sandy Koolkin 

(acrylic fluid painting, watercolor and 

fiber art); Jay Li (pastel portraiture) 

and Judy Levine (jewelry design, collage 

and photography). 

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Liberties, visit www.creativeliberties.net 

or call 941-799-6634. The 

studios are open to the public Thursday 

through Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 

and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by 

appointment. 

Sarasota Art Museum has Daniel 

Lind-Ramos’ Las Tres Marías runs 

through August 7, 2022. Las Tres 

Marías is comprised of two new 

assemblage sculptures created 

specifically by Lind-Ramos for 

the Museum’s exhibition, Baño de 

María and María Guabancex, in 

addition to his previously-made 

work, María de los Sustentos. 

Daniel Lind-Ramos (b. 1953, Puerto 

Rico) creates assemblages from found 

and reclaimed objects, many of which 

were collected in the aftermath of 

Hurricane Maria. Through the combination 

of natural and manufactured 

materials, Lind-Ramos’ sculptural 

assemblages recall the experiential 

elements of the hurricane—wind, 

rain, thunder, and lightning—as well 

as cultural signifiers of Puerto Rico, 

specifically, the city of Loíza, where 

the artist was born and still resides. 

The devastating impact of Hurricane 

Maria (2017) in Puerto Rico is still visible 

in the physical destruction, and 

felt in the memories and collective 

consciousness of Puerto Ricans, but 

Lind-Ramos’ Las Tres Marías serves 

as a testament to the resilience of the 

people and community. 

Las Tres Marías will be exhibited 

in the 3rd Floor’s Tom & Sherry Koski 

Gallery and Lois & David Stulberg 

Gallery to August 7, 2022. 

Sarasota Art Museum also presents 

I M(O)ther: Threads of the 

Maternal Figure, the first U.S. solo 

museum exhibition of Jamaica-based 

textile and fiber artist Katrina 

Coombs, through October 2, 

2022. This exhibition will feature 12 

fiber artworks including large-scale 

installations and intimate sculptures 

that reference the artist’s personal 

experiences, as well as experiences of 

other maternal figures in her life. 

On view in the Museum’s John & 

Charlotte Suhler Gallery, I M(O)ther: 

Threads of the Maternal Figure illuminates 

the range of fiber arts techniques 

Coombs uses in her practice, 

including the laborious technique of 

finger-knitting the works with various 

fiber materials. Coombs’ works 

are inspired and guided by a quest to 

deepen the spiritual, emotional, and 

psychological understanding of the 

numerous conflicting roles that have 

been attributed to women in contemporary 

society 

While the use of fiber is central to her 

work, Coombs skillfully weaves and 

stitches cowrie shells, amethyst stone, 

mirror, and beads into tactile and 

large-scale forms. These non-fiber elements 

are used to communicate conceptual 

ideas of identity, the maternal 

figure, wealth, ancestry, and security. 

The works in this exhibition span 

over a range of time (2015-2020), referencing 

a number of the artist’s personal 

experiences, as well as experiences 

of other maternal figures in her 

life. Coombs’ work communicates a 

range of ideas in pieces that are intended 

to physically envelope the viewer in 

some instances, and in other instances 

keep the viewer at a distance. 

There will be a Curator Talk with 

Emory Conetta on Thursday, June 9, 

6 pm. Free for members, $20 not-yet 

members. Location: Sarasota High 

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School Alumni Auditorium. Get an introduction 

to Sarasota Art Museum’s 

newest exhibitions, Daniel Lind-Ramos: 

Las Tres Marías and I M(O)ther:- 

Threads of the Maternal Figure from 

Assistant Curator Emory Conetta. 

■ Sarasota Art Museum is at the 

Ringling College Museum Campus, 

1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 

https://www.sarasotaartmuseum. 

org/visit/ 

Next up at Art Uptown Gallery is 

“Collection of Small Works” by Art 

Uptown Gallery Artists. The exhibit 

will include original paintings, 

sculpture, glass, jewelry, pottery and 

photography by some of the gallery’s 

25 artists. 

The exhibit runs through June 24, 

and the public is invited to a First 

Friday public reception on June 3 

from 6-9 p.m. 

In July, Art Uptown Gallery will 

exhibit “MOXIE by Rita Rust,” watercolors 

by a longtime gallery artist. In a 

pivot from Rita's usual subject matter, 

these “action portraits” serve to illuminate 

the capacity to find joy even 

in the darkest times. These paintings 

embody the exuberant spirit, determination 

and courage the girls in this 

series display—their “moxie.” 

“MOXIE by Rita Rust” opens on 

June 25 and runs through July 30. The 

public is also invited to a reception on 

First Friday, July 1, from 6-9 p.m 

■ Art Uptown Gallery is located at 

1367 Main Street, Sarasota. Also view 

art works by 28 local artists. Call 941- 

955-5409 or visit www.artuptown.com. 

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SPAACES Foundation has “Ah 

Who Run Dis,” A Solo Exhibit by 

Krystle Lemonias runs through June 

11. By appointment only. 

The SPAACES Foundation is a notfor-profit, 

with an evening of food, 

music, art and more. The Princeton 

street corridor is a growing community 

of warehouses converted to working 

art studios. Anchored by the SPAACES 

foundation, this little neighborhood 

has evolved into a premier location for 

contemporary and conceptual artists. 

■ If you have any questions contact 

marianne@spaaces.art or at 941- 

374-3492. 

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Art Ovation Hotel has an ongoing 

series of art displays by six international 

artists and organizations 

that will run through September 6, 

2022. The six new exhibits include 

Tribute to Andrés Valerio; Ana 

Albertina Delgado: The Human 

Mysteries and the Indifference of 

the Universe; Alexander Solotzew: 

Life in Colors; Peter Jacob Christ: 

Disappearing Signs of Life; and The 

Rainer Hildebrandt Collection: 

Original Painted Slabs from the 

Berlin Wall, as well as The Florida 

Watercolor Society (FWS)’s 2021- 

2022 Traveling Exhibition. 

Visitors are invited to enjoy the 

works at their own leisure or can request 

a guided tour for a deeper understanding 

of the artists and their works. 

■ Located at 1255 North Palm 

Avenue, Sarasota. 

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Women Contemporary Artists 

present the WCA Annual Art Exhibit 

at the Lois and David Stuhlberg Gallery 

of the Ringling College of Art and 

Design, 2363 Bradenton Rd., Sarasota. 

The exhibit is on display from June 

3-24. The public is invited to the 

opening reception to meet the artists 

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on June 3, from 5-8 pm. 

There will be scheduled 

docent tours given during 

the dates of the exhibition. 

There is no fee for 

this event. 

The event will showcase 

the work of the WCA 

whose membership 

includes painters, photographers, 

sculptors, 

ceramicists, printmakers, 

mixed media artists, fabric 

artists and more. As 

Curator of Exhibits at the 

Morean Arts Center in St. 

Petersburg, Amanda Cooper, 

the juror, is knowledgeable 

in a broad range 

of media from established 

and emerging artists. 

■ Info: 941-359-7563 or 

visit www.ringling.edu/ 

galleries. Information 

on WCA is at: www. 

womencontemporaryartists.com. 

Artist Series 

Concerts of 

Sarasota 

Here’s what’s coming up: 

• May 4, 4 pm at Sarasota 

Opera House. Lin Ye, piano with 

Daniel Jordan and Samantha 

Bennett, violin; Rachel Halvorson, 

viola; Natalie Helm, cello; John 

Miller, double bass. Artist Series 

Concerts welcomes the return of 

pianist Lin Ye, a former winner of 

the organization’s 2017 National 

Piano Competition. Ye performs 

piano concerti by Bach, Mozart and 

Chopin with principal string players 

from the Sarasota Orchestra. Ye’s 

performance is part of State College 

of Florida’s Pianopalooza festival, 

taking place through May 8. 

For more information, visit www. 

ArtistSeriesConcerts.org 

At The Ringling 

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Hermitage Fellow and Harpist Ashley Jackson (Photo Credit: Julia Comita) 

The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s “Soulful Strings: An Evening 

of Harp Music,” is on June 7 at 8pm at Marie Selby 

Botanical Gardens, featuring harpist and returning Hermitage 

Fellow Ashley Jackson. 

On exhibit is “As long as there is 

sun, as long as there is light.” Selections 

from the Bring Gift and The 

Ringling Collection of Modern and 

Contemporary Art. The exhibition 

runs through Aug. 13, 2023, in the 

museum’s Searing Wing. 

Highlights include minimalist 

work by Anne Truitt and a monumental 

work on canvas by Gene 

Davis, both artists affiliated with 

the Washington Color School, an art 

movement during the 1950s to 1970s 

in Washington D.C., made up of abstract 

expressionist artists. 

Additional work represent a generation 

of prominent artists who 

work, or have worked, in abstraction, 

including Clement Meadmore, Jules 

Olitski, Beverly Pepper, Rebecca Salter, 

Kenneth Snelson, and Yuriko Yamaguchi, 

among others. Also on view 

are sculptures and paintings by African 

American and Latin American 

artists from The Ringling collection, 

including William Edmondson, Eduardo 

Mac Entyre, Omar Rayo, Baruj 

Salinas, and Joyce de Guatemala. 

The Ringling has Haitian-Canadian 

artist Rhodnie Désir for the world 

premiere of her first gallery installation, 

Rhodnie Désir: Conversations 

in the Ringling’s Monda Gallery. In 

her multidimensional choreographic 

career, dancer/choreographer Rhodnie 

Désir created BOW’T TRAIL, a 

choreographic-documentary journey 

in which she has conducted research 

throughout the Americas since 2015. 

Her work included visits to countries 

such as Martinique, Brazil, Haïti, 

Canada, Mexico, and the United 

States to immerse herself within the 

African and afro descendant cultures 

and rhythms generated from 

the ingenuity of her ancestors since 

the Slave Trade. 

The Ringling also has Eleanor 

Merritt: Remembrance, running 

through Aug. 21. The exhibition celebrates 

the life and artwork of Merritt 

who was a volunteer at The Ringling 

for many years as a docent and board 

member. She also served as president 

of the Venice Art Center and was 

active in other arts organizations as 

well. Eleanor died in 2019 leaving a 

legacy of art and public service. 

This exhibition is dedicated to her 

spirit and creativity and represents a 

small sample of a significant body of 

work the artist created over her long career. 

The exhibition highlights her creative 

use of materials, movement between 

figuration and abstraction, and 

her commitment to women’s rights. 

Arriving in Sarasota in the 1980s, 

Eleanor exhibited widely in Florida. 

Her final exhibition in 2017 at the 

Arts & Cultural Alliance celebrated 

her 60 years of painting. In 2013, she 

received national recognition with 

an exhibition at the Houston Museum 

of African American Culture. 

And there’s Ballroom Florida: 

Deco & Desire in Japan’s Jazz Age 

on view to September 25. This exhibition 

celebrates a recent gift of 

six paintings from Mary and Robert 

Levenson by Enomoto Chikatoshi 

(1898–1973) and a photograph by Hamaya 

Hiroshi (1915–1999) depicting 

the women of the Florida and its chic 

décor. The exhibition is augmented 

with loans that elaborate on themes 

that define this group of artworks: 

Art Deco design, the exotic, and elegant 

pleasures. 

Metadata: Rethinking Photography 

from the 21st Century is on 

view until August 28. 

This exhibition explores 

new paradigms for understanding 

the ecology 

of the photographic image. 

The term “metadata” 

is used to describe the 

information that travels 

with a digital image file 

but is unseen within the 

image itself. 

The John and Mable 

Ringling Museum of 

Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., 

Sarasota. Info: www. 

ringling.org. 

Theatre 

Asolo Rep has EUREKA 

DAY (to June 4), by New 

College alum Jonathan 

Spector and directed 

by Bianca LaVerne 

Jones in the Cook Theatre. 

An explosive comedy 

that skewers sanctimony 

and the nature 

of our politics, EUREKA 

DAY asks: when does 

“us” become “them?”. 

The season concludes 

with another new musical, 

HOOD (June 3-26), 

featuring music and 

lyrics by Lewis Flinn (Lysistrata 

Jones), a book by five-time Tony-nominated 

playwright Douglas 

Carter Beane (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 

Cinderella, Lysistrata Jones, 

Sister Act, Xanadu) and helmed 

by Mark Brokaw (Heisenberg, Rodgers 

& Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 

After Miss Julie). Rediscover Robin 

Hood, the renegade crusader, his 

Merry Band and a Maid Marian 

who definitely does not need saving 

in this madcap musical. 

Tickets: asolorep.org or call the Box 

Office at 941-351-8000. 

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At Urbanite Theatre: ATHENA 

by Gracie Gardner; directed by Summer 

Wallace. Runs June 10 – July 10. 

Mary Wallace and Athena are brave 

young fencers training for the Junior 

Olympics. They practice together, 

they compete against each other, 

they spend their lives together. They 

just wish they were friends. 

Urbanite is located at 1487 2nd 

Street, Sarasota. Tickets: (941) 321- 

1397 or visit https://www.urbanitetheatre.com/season. 

FST’s final Cabaret of the season, 

Laughing Matters (Variant 6): 

Paranoia on Parade, is playing in 

FST’s Court Cabaret. This edition 

of FST’s musical sketch comedy 

revue is inspired by today’s culture 

and politics. 

Featuring parodies of popular songs 

and musical theatre classics interspersed 

with original comedic sketches, 

Laughing Matters pokes fun at 

everything—from the impact of social 

media and the steep rise of inflation 

to Sarasota’s rapid development and 

the seemingly endless COVID-19 

pandemic. Runs to June 19. 

Tickets: FloridaStudioTheatre.org or 

call the Box Office at (941) 366-9000. 

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Farmer’s Markets 

The Sarasota Farmers Market 

is open on Saturdays with normal 

hours of 7 am-1 pm, rain or shine. 

http://www.sarasotafarmersmarket. 

org/ (941) 225-9256 

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Venice Farmers Market has more 

than 40 vendors on Saturdays, many 

based during the week in Venice, 

Englewood and other areas of Sarasota 

County. Held at Venice City Hall, 401 

W. Venice Avenue, Venice. Call (941) 

445-9209 or visit https://www.thevenicefarmersmarket.org/site/ 

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The Newtown Farmer’s Market is 

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday 

and Saturday. The market is located 

at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 

at the corner of Cocoanut Avenue and 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. 

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The Farmers Market at Lakewood 

Ranch is now at Waterside 

Place. Their Farmers Market currently 

has about 60 vendors and went this 

past summer from a seasonal market 

to a year-round event.When the 

market transfers to Waterside Place, 

taking up space all along Lakefront 

Boulevard and Kingfisher Lake, more 

than 80 vendors will line the street. 

The Farmers Market will stick to a 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. time slot on Sundays. 

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At Benderson 

International Dragon Boat 

Federation 13th Club Crew World 

Championships is on July 18-24, 

2022. More about IDBF at https:// 

www.dragonboat.sport/ 

The Ronald A. Balducci Playground 

is open during regular park 

hours (6 a.m.-8 p.m.), but hour-long 

closures at 8 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. 

allow crews to clean playground 

equipment. 

Only electric boat motors are authorized; 

gas motors must be raised 

to indicate they aren’t in use. (This is 

in accordance with Sarasota County 

ordinances.) 

Operating hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 

through Halloween, then 6 a.m.-6 

p.m. through March 30, and variances 

on closing time (such as for NBP’s July 

3 fireworks) are by permit. Follow the 

park at NathanBendersonPark.org. 

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arts news 

Editor’s Note: 

Here’s a new column WCW will 

publish periodically about local and 

regional arts news. We received 

so many news items over the past 

few months that we decided to 

include them here — in case you 

might have missed them! 

2 

Patti Smith Becomes 

Selby Gardens’ First 

“Artist In Residence” 

Poet, singer-songwriter, author, and visual 

artist Patti Smith has been named Marie 

Selby Botanical Gardens’ inaugural Artist 

in Residence. 

Smith’s artistic residency will include 

two return visits to Selby Gardens—one 

in 2023 and one in 2024—where she will 

combine public activities such as readings 

and performances with private time 

drawing creative inspiration from the 

organization’s two bayfront campuses and 

collections. 

Smith’s relationship with Selby Gardens 

stems from the Gardens’ Jean & Alfred 

Goldstein Exhibition, “Robert Mapplethorpe 

and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and 

Light.” The show, which runs through 

June 26, explores Mapplethorpe’s flower 

photography and Smith’s lyrics and poetry 

Patti Smith with Selby Gardens President & CEO Jennifer O. 

Rominiecki in the Gardens 

about flowers and nature, in dialogue with 

original horticultural installations inspired 

by their art. 

Smith first visited Selby Gardens in 

February to tour “Flowers, Poetry, and 

Light” and perform songs and readings 

she selected to complement the exhibition. 

She called the interdisciplinary show “a 

beguiling exhibition” and said she “was 

very moved to be asked to be a part of it.” 

Smith returned in April for a second live 

performance, at which the new residency 

was announced. 

2 

ArtCenter Manatee’s 

New Building Gets 

a Boost 

ArtCenter Manatee has announced a 

two-million-dollar gift to the Center’s Building 

Campaign from the Steve and Natalee 

Herrig Family Foundation. 

Upon completion, the new 2-story, 

28,000 SF facility, will be renamed the 

Herrig Center for the Arts. 

Architects rendering of view from 9th St W 

The ArtCenter’s goal is to break ground 

in late 2022. Once the new facility is complete, 

the current building will be razed and 

the property developed into a community 

park and sculpture garden to benefit of 

the entire community. The new Center and 

park will be at the intersection of 9th Street 

West and the Avenue of the Arts (formerly 

3rd Avenue). 

2 

Sarasota Orchestra 

Identifies Location 

for New Home 

Sarasota Orchestra has entered into a 

purchase agreement for the land where it 

plans to build its new home. Located at 

5701 Fruitville Road, between Honore Avenue 

and Cattlemen Road, the 32-acre site 

will be anchored 

by an artistic 

asset currently 

not available from 

Tampa to Naples: 

a state-of-the-art 

acoustical concert 

hall. The site will 

also house new 

and increased 

performance, education, 

event, and 

outdoor space for 

the community. 

The announcement 

fulfills a 

longtime need for 

the organization’s 

continued artistic 

growth. Orchestra leaders will engage in 

listening sessions with nearby neighborhoods, 

diverse communities, civic leaders, 

and local arts organizations seeking input 

to develop a masterplan for the full 32-acre 

site. The land, which is currently undeveloped, 

will be purchased through private 

philanthropy that has already been fully 

raised by Sarasota Orchestra. 

Additional performance, rehearsal, 

practice, and music education space is 

Sarasota Orchestra's new home location 

acutely 

needed to 

serve local 

organizations, 

the 

region’s 

larger 

population 

and offer an 

array of experiences. 

In addition, 

the site’s 

proximity to 

I-75 increases accessibility to arts and cultural 

experiences for residents across the 

region and visitors from around the world. 

An estimated seven acres of the 32-acre 

site will be dedicated to a permanent home 

for the Sarasota Orchestra’s professional 

orchestra, extensive educational programs, 

and the Sarasota Music Festival. 

Along with an 1,800-seat concert hall, 

the facility will include 

a 700-seat recital hall 

for chamber music 

and other flexible 

uses. Increased space 

will also support the 

Orchestra’s diverse 

education programs, 

expanding opportunities 

to partner more 

with area schools and 

in reaching young people 

who are interested 

in exploring music. 

The location provides 

ample space to 

serve more than just 

Sarasota Orchestra’s 

needs for a permanent home and primary 

performance space. Other community 

music and cultural organizations will be 

engaged to assess their needs to support 

a wide range of musical genres and 

cultural activities. 

The vision for the full 32-acre site is 

still being formulated based on extensive 

community input over the coming months. 

Sarasota Orchestra anticipates the site 

may include walking trails, playgrounds, 

and water features. The upcoming insight 

gathering process will be the basis upon 

which the masterplan for the site will be 

developed. 

For further information, visit www.SarasotaOrchestra.org. 

2 

Florida Studio 

Theatre Unveils Plans 

for New Arts Plaza 

The Mulva Arts Plaza 

FST has unveiled its plan for the largest 

expansion project in its 49-year 

history: The Mulva Arts Plaza. This 

new, eleven-story building will 

enable FST to meet its growing 

needs. 

Named after Patrick and Mary 

Mulva, who made the leading gift 

to the theatre’s project, The Mulva 

Arts Plaza will be adjacent to the 

theatre’s existing Hegner Theatre 

Wing. FST will break ground on 

this project December of 2022. 

The Mulva Arts Plaza will include: 

• A new Mainstage Theatre to 

allow for expansion of FST’s 

Mainstage and Stage III Series 

• Two new Cabaret Theatres to accommodate 

audience demand for FST’s 

most popular programming 

• 55 extended stay studio apartments for 

FST guest artists 

• 30 units of affordable housing (each unit 

is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment) 

for year-round, local arts workers 

in Sarasota 

• About 200 secure and convenient parking 

spaces 

FST has received leadership gifts 

from Ed and Susan Maier, Dennis and 

Graci McGillicuddy, Jack and Priscilla 

Schlegel, as well as an anonymous 

donor. In recognition of their gifts, The 

Mulva Arts Plaza will include the Maier 

Cabaret, the McGillicuddy Residences, 

and the Schlegel Cabaret. 

FST will continue its campaign to 

raise the rest of the funds needed for 

the 28.5-million-dollar capital project. 

To date, just over $17.2 million has been 

raised. For more information about the 

Mulva Arts Plaza Campaign, visit Florida- 

StudioTheatre.org. 

2 

The Arts Give Back 

The Ringling College Library Association 

(RCLA) presented a gift of $600,000 

to Ringling College President Dr. Larry 

Thompson. RCLA President Emily Walsh 

and the board of directors presented 

Dr. Thompson with a check at their May 

meeting. The funds are part of RCLA’s 

most recent gift commitment of $3 million 

supporting the Alfred R. Goldstein Library 

and student scholarships. 

The often sold-out series had disruptions 

and delays like all other large 

gathering events since March of 2020, but 

was able to reset and present the series 

with speakers beginning in November 

until wrapping the season in March. All 

proceeds from the TOWN HALL Lecture 

Series support the associations giving to 

Ringling College. 

RCLA recently announced the TOWN 

HALL 2023 line up featuring; Maria Ressa, 

Michael Phelps, Admiral James Stavridis, 

Jose Andres and Thomas Friedman. To 

learn more about RCLA and the TOWN 

HALL series visit RCLAssociation.org. 

2 

Agami has announced its $1000 scholarship 

winners. The award will go towards 

supporting these young artists' college 

expenses. The winners are: 

Jamhyla Johnson Graduate of 2022 

When Jamhyla was contacted she commented: 

“I am very passionate about art 

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arts news continued 

The Ringling College Library Association (RCLA) board of directors 

Jamhyla Johnson 

as I've been creating 

since I was very 

young and plan to 

take my passion 

further by being 

educated in the fine 

arts as well as in art 

history. My goal 

going to school is 

to get my associate 

degree in fine art and transfer to university 

soon after. In terms of a career in art, 

I want to be able to expand my artistic 

ability and share my art further, open my 

first solo exhibition, and hopefully be able 

to eventually provide a platform for other 

young artists like myself. I'm truly honored 

to have this opportunity.” Jamhyla will 

be attending State College of Florida in 

Lakewood Ranch. 

Cecelia Marty Graduate of 2022 

When Cecelia was 

contacted, she 

commented “I will be 

attending Ringling 

College of Art and 

Design for the Fall 

2022 semester. I will 

be majoring in Photography 

and Imaging 

Cecelia Marty 

in the hopes of one 

day being a Director 

of Photography for movies. Ringling is my 

dream school and I am so excited to begin 

my studies in the arts there!” Cecelia 

will be attending Ringling College of Art 

and Design for the Fall 2022 semester. 

The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria 

Island, an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non 

profit organization, was formed in 1989 to 

promote and support creative processes 

by bringing together all Artists to share 

experiences, expertise and work together 

to develop and promote the artistic community. 

The AGAMI Gallery is located at 

5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach and 

displays member artwork. 

2 

Arts Advocates 

Awards $20,000 in 

Scholarships to Local 

Students 

Arts Advocates has announced that 10 

Sarasota and Manatee County students 

have been awarded scholarships totaling 

$20,000 for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Since 1969, the scholarship program has 

awarded over $1.1 million to students 

whose studies include visual and related 

arts, dance, writing, music, theater and 

architecture. Scholarship monies are generated 

through Arts Advocates activities 

and donations. 

Sophia Coscia is finishing her first year 

at Carnegie Mellon University where she is 

pursuing a B.F.A. in theatrical production 

and design. She plans to be a projection 

designer for theater and other spaces such 

as exhibitions, installations, and immersive 

experiences. Coscia is a second year Arts 

Advocates scholarship winner. 

Thaleia Dasberg is a student at 

Barnard College of Columbia University 

and a third year Arts Advocates winner. 

Dasberg’s dream is to create and take part 

in interdisciplinary movement and poetry-based 

performance, exploring the ways 

in which each distinct form can become 

one onstage. 

Lillian Fox is a senior at the Manatee 

School for the Arts who will attend the 

University of South Florida. She is a ballet 

dancer and a gifted visual artist with a 

keen eye for detail and design. 

Pablo Gonzalez is a student at Parson’s/The 

New School in New York City 

and 2022 is the fourth year he has received 

an Arts Advocates scholarship. Gonzalez 

wants to combine his multiple artistic 

pursuits into producing experiential work, 

such as audio-visual installations. 

Azure Heck is a senior at North Port 

High School who will attend Ringling College 

of Art and Design majoring in game 

art. She hopes to work as places such as 

Disney or Pixar; her dream job is to work 

for Nintendo in Japan. 

Colin Leonard studies at Oberlin Conservatory 

of Music. This is his second year 

as an Arts Advocates scholarship awardee. 

He is a saxophone major studying jazz, but 

he plays in many different genres on various 

instruments including flute, clarinet, 

voice, piano, guitar, and percussion. 

Emma Pritchett is a student at the 

University of South Florida working toward 

earning a dual degree in architecture and 

urban design. She was an Arts Advocates 

scholarship awardee in 2020. 

John Quigley is a non-traditional 

student at Ringling College of Art and 

Design majoring in illustration with a goal 

of a career as a storyboard artist. He 

served in the U.S. Army for eight years 

with two deployments and an honorable 

discharge. He continued to work overseas 

as a private security contractor for the U.S. 

Department of State for another five years. 

Quigley stated that it was not until the end 

of his military career that he realized he 

could finally consider following his dream 

of becoming a storyboard artist and concept 

designer for a major studio. 

Luca Stine is a student at the University 

of Miami Frost School of Music where 

he is majoring in jazz trumpet performance 

and minoring in classical composition. This 

is his third Arts Advocates scholarship. 

Stine was named a National Young Arts 

winner in jazz composition and has performed 

at the Newport Jazz Festival. 

Katherina Zdravkov will be a fifthyear 

student at the University of Notre 

Dame School of Architecture. Upon 

graduation, she would like to design 

with a firm in an older American city like 

Boston, then return to Sarasota to design 

in a way that expresses the character 

of her hometown and communicates its 

traditions and history. 

Deb Altshul-Stark and Tonya Eubank 

were the Arts Advocates scholarship team 

co-chairs. To learn more about Arts Advocates, 

visit artsadvocates.org. 

2 

The Exchange Awards 

$310,500 to Local Arts 

Groups and Students 

The Exchange (formerly the Woman’s 

Exchange) announced that it will award 

$310,500 to 18 regionally based arts and 

cultural organizations and 15 students. 

The awards will be given at an invitation-only 

event at The Exchange on June 

9. The largest award is for $60,000 and is 

being given to the Asolo Rep in memory 

of Elizabeth (“Liz”) Lindsay, who was the 

co-founder of The Exchange and served 

on its board for 60 years. Lindsay, a longtime 

pillar in Sarasota's art community, 

died in January. 

The organizational grants are for specific 

projects and outreach programs, including 

performances, exhibitions, education initiatives 

and special series. The Exchange’s 

board bases its granting decisions on the 

long-term stability and financial health of 

the organizations, the program’s overall 

appeal to the public and the educational 

impact these programs will have on area 

students. Individual scholarships are 

The Exchange_Grants and Scholarship Awards 

awarded based on grade point average, 

the individual’s artistic goals and achievements, 

and letters of recommendation. 

Monies used for these grants and 

scholarships were earned through the 

organization’s 15,000-square-foot consignment 

boutique in downtown Sarasota. 

In November 2021, The Exchange retroactively 

awarded a total of $257,000 for 

the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Since 1962, 

The Exchange has awarded more than $9 

million in grants to local non-profits and 

high school and college students pursuing 

a higher education in the arts. 

The grant recipients for the 2022-2023 

fiscal year are: 

• Asolo Repertory Theatre: Season 

Presenter 

• Arts and Cultural Alliance: Inspire 

Sarasota 

• Artists Series Concerts: Dover Quartet 

Concert 

• Choral Artists of Sarasota: The March 

of the Children 

• Circus Arts Conservatory: Sailor Circus 

Academy Holiday Show 2022 

• Florida Studio Theatre: Florida Studio 

Theatre 2022-2023 Cabaret Season 

• The Hermitage: Hermitage @ The Bay 

Series 

• Key Choral: Mystics and Kings 

• LaMusica di Asolo: 2023 Audience 

Development 

• Manatee Concert Band: 2022-2023 

Neel Concerts 

• Perlman Music Program: Perlman 

2022/2023 Outreach Program 

• The Players: Elf The Musical and the 

93rd Season 

• Ringling College: 2022/2023 Galleries 

Season 

• Sarasota Opera: Sarasota Youth Opera 

“The Secret World of Og” 

• Sarasota Orchestra: Young Person's 

Concerts 2022-2023 

• Sarasota Ballet: 2022/2023 Season 

Sponsor 

• Sarasota Pops Orchestra: An Iconic 

47th Season 

• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe: 

2022-2023 Main Stage Season 

The scholarship recipients for the 2022- 

2023 fiscal year are: 

• High School: Joseph Crowell, Abigail 

Holdway, Ella (Elijah) Mirman, Ashley 

Spadafora. 

• College: Kenna Bartlett, Katherine 

Burcal-Terres, Jack Beatenhead, Danny 

Bo DeLongaig, Colin Leonard, Lindsay 

McKenna, Tay Peterson, Taylor Reister, 

Katey 

Stare, 

Luca Stine, 

Katherina 

Zdravkov. 

The Exchange 

is 

located at 

539 S. Orange 

Ave. 

in Sarasota. 

For more 

information, 

call 941- 

955-7859 

or visit 

www.sarasotawex. 

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the Year awards 

from Manatee, 

Longboat Key, 

and Sarasota 

Chambers, more 

than 70 People’s 

Choice Favorites as 

well as numerous 

philanthropic, 

hospitality, and 

tourism awards. 


manda and John 

Horne own and 

operate four 

well-loved (and 

well-populated) 

seafood 

restaurants for 

the casual diner who likes fish, shellfish, a 

cold beer and fries in a casual atmosphere. 

They have four locations: Cortez, Ellenton, 

at the Bridge Street Pier and on US 41 north 

of Sarasota. 

This past February, they added another 

restaurant, but this one was an established, 

traditional restaurant known more for its 

Chateaubriand and Dover Sole: Café L’Europe 

on St. Armands Circle. 

It seems like an unusual choice for a 

business super experienced catering to the 

peel ’n eat shrimp, burgers and fries crowd. 

But to the Hornes, it was too good of an 

offer not to take. We’re meeting at the Anna 

Maria Oyster Bar location in Cortez (6696 

Cortez Rd W, Bradenton) which is also 

where much of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar 

operations take place. 

First question seems the obvious: why 

Café L’Europe? They weren’t seeking the 

restaurant, more like it came to them. 

Ron and Julie Milton, who had owned the 

restaurant and knew the Hornes, would call 

on occasion for advice. One day a call came 

in asking if they’d like to buy it and they did. 

“It’s a great restaurant and the history 

is phenomenal,” Amanda explains. The 

Café, which will be 50 next January, is different, 

she acknowledges, “But the basic 

tenets are there. We’ve kept all the staff 

— and some servers have been there 13 

years.” Amanda spends more and more of 

her time there, overseeing operations. The 

restaurant will undergo a “refresh” in late 

summer and she’s currently working on 

increasing the wine list. 

Fans of the restaurant will be happy to 

know the menu still serves Chateaubriand 

served tableside, lobster bisque and Dover 

sole. (The St. Armands landmark open in 

1973, started by Titus Letschert and Norbert 

Goldner. Some years prior to that, it was 

the real estate office of John Ringling. Local 

chefs-turned-restaurateurs have worked in 

its kitchen, including Ray Arpke, J.P. Knaggs 

and Harry Christensen). 

The follow-up question is how do you 

both manage it all? John has been in the 

restaurant business for 40 years. In 1995, 

he opened his first restaurant, Anna Maria 

Oyster Bar, on the City Pier in Anna Maria. 

Amanda oversees marketing and community 

relations. She describes herself as a “do 

it now person” whereas John can procrastinate, 

but he’s detail-oriented and looks at 

the P&L sheet every day. 

But more to the question, she explains, 

“We have great managers,” and their restaurants 

are not too far apart, driving-wise. 

That has changed with the Café. She spends 

four days a week in two of the restaurants 

and is at the Café working 9:30 a.m. to 10 

p.m. most days. “I’ve lost 20 pounds since 

we bought it — we’ve both lost weight.” But 

there is no frown or sign of exhaustion. They 

both may have different work styles, but 

both possess a common joy for what they do 

and, for life in general. 

The couple met at the Anna Maria Community 

Center where John was on the board 

and Amanda was a donor. Amanda, knowing 

he was single, introduced him to some 

of her single girl friends. Well, that didn’t 

work out (for her friends anyway) and the 

couple have been married 16 years. 

Amanda’s been a resident of Bradenton 

for the past 23 years, but was born and adopted 

in Zimbabwe. A civil war relocated 

her family to England, where she completed 

her education and joined the hospitality 

industry. She came to the U.S. with her 

then-husband who was the musician, 

Graeme Edge, co-founder and drummer of 

the mega popular Moody Blues (he passed 

away in 2021 in Bradenton). 

If all those restaurants weren’t enough to 

keep anyone busy, Amanda has a mile-long 

resume of volunteer and philanthropic commitments 

past and present. One of her many 

passions is education. From their website it 

says, “…she has spent her career championing 

for access to educational opportunities, 

including her years spent as Communications 

Coordinator at The Women’s Resource 

Center, which strives to educate and empower 

women of all generations.” 

Amanda is the co-founder of Dive Into 

Reading, a national award-winning summer 

reading program that is a collaboration 

among the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, School 

District of Manatee County, Suncoast Campaign 

for Grade Level Reading and Manatee 

County Libraries. In 2019 it won the Leadership 

Florida Impact Award. They’ve been 

committed to the program for the past five 

summers which helps struggling students 

from Title I schools with social/emotional 

and reading skills. 

Women and girls are another of Amanda’s 

passions. She has served on the board 

of Manatee’s PACE Center for Girls for years. 

Along with John she also helped pioneer 

a scholarship fund for adults returning to 

higher education at State College of Florida, 

USF Sarasota-Bradenton and Manatee Technical 

College through the Horne & Moon 

Scholarship Social. So far, that work has 

funded nearly $600,000 for scholarships. 

The couple has won many honors for 

their charitable work including the Manatee 

Chamber of Commerce Robert P. Bartz 

Award for Outstanding Leadership, Tampa 

Bay Business Journal One Tampa Bay Corporate 

Philanthropy Honoree and Longboat 

Key Chamber Ed and Marge Moran 

Memorial Award for Community Service. 

(Listing all their awards would take this 

entire article.) 

As for their restaurants, the Hornes’ and 

their 358 co-workers have received many 

accolades over the years including Small 

Business of the Year awards from Manatee, 

Longboat Key, and Sarasota Chambers, 

more than 70 People’s Choice Favorites as 

well as numerous philanthropic, hospitality, 

and tourism awards. 

Amanda calls her staff “family” and 

thus other philanthropic efforts focus on 

things such as sponsorships of youth sports. 

Every October, they also support Making 

Strides Against Breast Cancer and My Breast 

Friends 941 with a “pink drink” fundraiser. 

Employees who have notched three years 

can join in company outings to Bucs’ or 

Rays’ games or a visit to Busch Gardens “for 

team building and to have fun,” she adds. 

There is life outside the restaurant as 

well. John and Amanda enjoy traveling anywhere, 

but usually, there’s a cooking class 

with wine along the way. The couple, when 

not working or indulging in travel can be 

found at their home by the fire pit, sipping 

wine surrounded by their pet cats. 

Well into our interview, Amanda states 

the couple has signed a lease for a sixth 

restaurant - this one will be their first in 

Sarasota County and will be on University 

Parkway, just before the UTC Mall and 

hopes to open late fall. 

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Last-Minute Summer Getaways 

Destination: Richmond, VA 

For travelers interested in exploring 

Black history, Richmond, Virginia 

should be considered a major destination 

for Juneteenth, our country’s second 

independence day. The historic day is now 

recognized as a national holiday, and with 

many people having the day off there is 

ample to do to celebrate in Richmond. 

Why June: On Saturday, June 18, join 

Henrico Recreation & Parks at Dorey Park 

for a free and open to the public vendor fair, 

kids’ zone, food trucks, and entertainment 

including fireworks. While in town, check 

out the Mending Walls murals around 

town, Richmond’s collaborative public art 

project from artists of diverse backgrounds, 

or dine at one of Richmond’s black owned 

restaurants like Lillie Pearl or Ms. Girlee’s 

Kitchen. For a deeper dive into the black 

experience, head to BLK RVA for travel 

itineraries, events, dining, and more. 

Website: www.visitrichmondva.com 

Destination: Westchester, NY 

For the second time in its history, the Westminster 

Kennel Club Dog Show will be 

held outdoors at the Lyndhurst Mansion. 

Spectators will be able to pre-purchase online 

daytime tickets for the Saturday, June 

18, Masters Agility Championship, and the 

full event held Monday, June 20- Wednesday, 

June 22. 

Where to Stay: Mansion, The Opus offers 

guests and exhibitors of the Westminster 

Kennel Club Dog Show dog-friendly 

amenities like complimentary dog bowls, 

beds, and toys upon request and a luxe 

residential flair. 

The hotel features 146 guest rooms including 

38 luxury suites, the rooftop Kanopi 

restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows 

and sweeping views of the Manhattan 

skyline, Long Island Sound, and Hudson 

Valley, a lobby bar, an indoor rooftop pool, 

and a spa opening this summer. 

Website: www.theopuswestchester.com 

Frontier Airlines add Flights from Tampa 

to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica 

Frontier Airlines will launch the first 

nonstop service from Tampa International 

Airport (TPA) to Punta Cana (PUJ) and 

Santo Domingo (SDQ) in the Dominican Republic 

as well as Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ). 

AAA’s Environmentally-Friendly Travel Tips 

The Auto Club Group offers these tips 

to be an environmentally-friendly 

traveler: 

Reduce carbon footprint by bringing 

reusable water and toiletry bottles, and 

having travel documents sent electronically 

instead of printed. 

Be mindful of energy and water usage 

by taking shorter showers, reusing bath 

towels, and keeping heat/air conditioning 

at moderate temperatures. 

Travel during the off-season or to less 

popular areas to limit infrastructure challenges 

created by over-tourism. 

Additionally, the airline will begin offering 

daily nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico 

(SJU). Each of these new routes, plus previously 

announced nonstop service to Cancun, 

Mexico (CUN), will begin this summer. 

Frontier Airlines will now offer more 

nonstop flights from Tampa to destinations 

in Latin America than any other carrier. The 

new service to San Juan will provide more 

options for those heading to Puerto Rico to 

visit friends and family or to enjoy the island’s 

beaches. More info at FlyFrontier.com 

Shop and eat locally to support the community. 

Purchase locally made souvenirs (preferably 

handmade) and pay a fair price. 

All these activities are examples of 

sustainable travel, a concept that focuses on 

how to maintain travel and tourism without 

hurting or exploiting natural or cultural 

environments in the process. This includes 

using the revenue generated by travelers to 

benefit destinations and the people that live 

there. It also means being conscientious of 

the resources you use and how your behavior 

can impact the places you visit. 

Plan-ahead Summer Getaways 

Destination: Paradise Island, 

The Bahamas 

Atlantis Paradise Island is home to 

Aquaventure which is a 141-acre waterscape 

of slides and river rides, eleven pools, and 

five miles of white sand beaches as well the 

largest open-air marine habitat in the world. 

From the 60-foot drop on the thrilling Leap 

of Faith waterslide, to the Serpent Slide 

where guests can experience marine life up 

close as they float through an acrylic tube, to 

a relaxing and scenic lazy river, Atlantis Paradise 

Island is a perfect spot for a summer 

family vacation. 

Why July?: Celebrate National Waterpark 

Day on July 28. 

Website: www.atlantisbahamas.com 

Destination: Boone, North Carolina 

Atop North Carolina’s majestic Blue Ridge 

mountain range, the Art of Living Retreat 

Center is a home and community for yoga and 

meditation enthusiasts. The retreat center 

offers a serene and rejuvenating wellness experience 

surrounded by nature, where guests 

can relax, renew, and discover inner peace. 

Why August: As the world celebrates National 

Wellness Month, those looking to embark 

on a mindful journey can visit the Art of 

Living Retreat Center and enjoy its newly 

introduced All-Inclusive Wellness Escapes 

offering yoga, workshops, meditation, hikes, 

art classes, spa treatments and more. 

Website: www.artoflivingretreatcenter.org 

Destination: Aruba 

Located on 12 acres of beachfront property 

on Aruba’s world-renowned Palm Beach, 

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino 

is a year-round resort that recently finished 

a multimillion-dollar renovation that included 

a new adults-only pool, Trankilo, and 

transformed ZoiA Spa. 

The new wellness program “Rise and Shine” 

consists of various daily classes including 

aerial yoga, and meditation. There are also 

full moon yoga classes every month at the Big 

Palapa that will help guests restore energy 

and celebrate the beauty of the full moon. The 

resort is now also offering a new Master Mixology 

class and a Cooking with Chef series. 

Why August: The Aruba Summer Music 

Festival 2022 takes place from August 14-17 at 

the Harbor Arena in Oranjestad, Aruba where 

travelers can enjoy listening to quality concerts 

performed by leading bands and artists. 

Website: www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/saintbarth/le-carl-gustaf.html 

Destination: Saint Barths 

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf opened in St. 

Barth in October 2020 and is set amid tropical 

elegance that creates an ambience of wellbeing 

and relaxation. The five-star hotel features 21 

luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows. 

Le Carl Gustaf features renowned Fouquet’s 

restaurant and bar, Shellona Restaurant 

located on the idyllic Shell Beach, Spa 

Diane Barrière featuring products from 

Biologique Recherche as well as various activities 

such as aquabiking, pilates and yoga. 

Why August: St Barts Tennis Open is taking 

place on August 15. 

Website: www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/saintbarth/le-carl-gustaf.html 

Destination: West Hollywood, California 

Andaz West Hollywood is Los Angeles’ iconic 

rock ‘n’ roll hotel located on the famous 

Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA, where 

musical history, celebrity, and style come together. 

The hotel features the highest rooftop 

pool in Los Angeles and the acclaimed Riot 

House restaurant. 

Why June: West Hollywood is celebrating 

Pride from June 3-5 with an LGBTQ+ street 

fair, music festival and parade. Los Angeles 

will host their annual Pride festival from 

June 10-12 with a variety of events during the 

day and in the evenings including parties at 

the most iconic bars and clubs in L.A.'s most 

LGBTQ neighborhood, West Hollywood. 

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Destination: Buckhead, Atlanta 

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, opened 

in December 2021, it’s an upscale, stylish 

boutique hotel located along the edge of Lenox 

Square Shopping Center in the heart of 

Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. The property 

was designed to reflect the history of its 

location, drawing inspiration from Georgia’s 

ancient pottery heritage and Buckhead’s 

evolution as a fashion destination. 

Why June: Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta 

at Centennial Olympic Park with a music 

festival and parade from June 17-19. 

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Destination: Hawaii 

Pacific Whale Foundation is a nonprofit organization 

that conducts research, education 

and conservation programs. Founded in 

1980, the nonprofit organization is dedicated 

to saving the world’s whales and other marine 

life from extinction. 

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers an 

authentic Hawaiian experience in a setting 

of tropical paradise and recently underwent 

a multimillion-dollar guestroom renovation. 

Inspired by the rich heritage and authentic 

spirit of the famed Ka’anapali Beach, guests 

will enjoy a fresh experience at the resort. 

Why June/July: Pacific Whale Foundation 

is having their annual World Whale Film 

Festival in celebration of World Ocean Day on 

June 8. Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery 

in Upcountry Maui featuring dinner, 

drinks and a screening of official selections. 

General event tickets are $135 and VIP tickets 

are $225. For more information visit www. 

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While on the island, guests can treat 

themselves to Recharge and Restore at Hyatt 

Regency Maui which is a new wellness package 

offering three nights in the Palace Suite, 

a garden tour at Huamomona Farms with 

transportation, an outdoor cooking class with 

Chef with dinner for two on the suite’s secluded 

lanai, an immersive cultural experience 

restoring an ahupua’a at Kipuka Olowalu with 

transportation, plus lunch, an authentic Lomi 

Lomi massage for two and a flower bath with 

Hawaiian salts to unwind, a yoga and meditation 

session, a one-hour personal training 

session, live streaming stationary bike, yoga 

mat, weights and yoga blocks in the room, a 

mocktail mixology class, a daily oceanside 

cabana (ocean hale), an exclusive VIP table for 

two at Drums of the Pacific Lu‘au, two tickets 

to the Tour of the Stars, led by NASA ambassador, 

private hula lesson for two, and private 

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This experience can be booked by calling 

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For guests traveling in July, Hyatt Maui is 

offering a variety of activities to celebrate 

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The 

I 

guarantee that afterwards 

you’re going to 

say to yourself, “How 

come I didn’t know about 

this place sooner?” The 

reason is, in part, because 

tours at the Elling Eide Center 

are a relatively new offering at 

their 72-acre, waterfront estate. 

Are you saying, “The what center?” 

Most people I’ve told about 

it have indeed had that reaction. 

But you’ve probably passed it 

many times if you were heading 

south on Tamiami Trail near 

Sarasota Square Mall. I headed 

south on 41 just ahead of Vamo 

Road and drove right past it even 

though I was poking along in the 

right lane and only saw a sign for 

a church where Google said the 

Center was. 

So I circled back and this time 

made a left. The signage is indeed 

small, but then, this isn’t Jungle 

Gardens. After driving on a crowded, 

four-lane road of cars going 45 

to whatever, you slip off the road 

and are immediately immersed 

in old Florida. That’s the Florida 

with native plants, gravel roads 

and not a high-rise, Starbuck’s, 

Walgreen’s or strip mall in sight. 

But all is not bucolic. You park 

near a stunning low-rise structure 

in gleaming white with dark trim. 

If you know a bit about Sarasota 

contemporary architecture, you 

might guess Guy Peterson was the 

architect and you’d be right. 

But on this visit, my experience 

will start by being outdoors and 

discovering the grounds. A wonderful 

tour is offered by docent 

Norman Burr. He’s extremely 

knowledgeable about the plants 

that you’ll see that are native 

along with those from around 

the world. Norman has advanced 

degrees in geology and geophysics, 

over 20 years experience as a 

docent at botanical gardens, and 

as a college botany instructor. 

He gives a fascinating summary 

of the area which all sounds 

amazing for a 90-minute tour, yet 

he does it easily. 

But first, who is Elling Eide 

and what is the Center all about? 

From their website it says, 

“The Elling O. Eide Center is a 

research library and nature preserve 

overlooking Little Sarasota 

Bay in Sarasota. Dedicated to 

the study of classical Chinese 

literature and art…Bequeathed 

by Sarasota resident Elling Eide 

(1935–2012), the 72-acre waterfront 

preserve brings together 

Old Florida and modern architecture. 

Sarasota architect Guy 

Peterson designed the Center’s 

research library…The Center’s 

collection amassed by Eide over 

six decades contains comprehen- 

Elling Eide Center in Sarasota 

Tours are being offering at their 72-acre, waterfront estate 

 

After driving on a crowded, four-lane road of cars, you slip off the 

road and are immediately immersed in old Florida 

 

Eide’s 

maternal 

grandfather 

bought the 

property in 

1935 and 

Eide’s parents 

moved from 

Chicago to look 

after him. Eide 

was born there 

that year 

sive library holdings and special 

collections of rare books, manuscripts, 

and artwork…” 

The Elling Eide Center 

Research Library and Preserve 

opened in 2016. The Center provides 

scholars and students with 

opportunities to research Chinese 

and East Asian culture, history, 

and art. The Center also hosts 

conferences, special lectures, and 

tours like this one. Though he 

was an Asian scholar, Eide also 

loved horticulture. 

So when you embark on your 

tour, you’ll see a few humble small 

structures plus there’s the house 

that Eide’s family lived in — but 

aren’t open to the public. Eide 

was an inveterate collector — if 

he saw something he liked, he just 

had to have it and that included 

plants from around the world 

such as the ylang ylang tree and 

the sinister-looking silk floss 

tree that is literally painful to the 

touch and hails from the tropical 

and subtropical forests of South 

America. Then there’s the weeping 

boer-bean, that’s native to Africa 

south of the Zambezi River, or the 

Bodhi tree, also called Bo tree, according 

to Buddhist tradition, under 

which the Buddha sat when he 

attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) at 

Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India. 

It’s a pleasant, easy walk and 

many in my group brought cameras 

to shoot the variety of birds 

that inhabit or visit the area. After 

the outside tour, you head inside 

 

The menacing silk floss tree, 

native to the tropical and subtropical 

forests of South America, is 

one of many exotic plants on the 

property. But don’t touch 

 

The interior of the Elling Eide Center which displays Eide’s collection of 

Asian art while exploring his life and career 

 

 

The Elling O. Eide Research Library 

Tours of the grounds and part of the 

Center are offered every Wednesday 

and led by expert guide and docent 

Norman Burr 

to the Center and learn about 

Elling’s Eide’s career and his other 

passions: Chinese poetry and his 

collections of Asian objects. The 

Harvard-educated Eide was a researcher 

and translator of Chinese 

poetry who served in East Asia 

with the U.S. Marines. He studied 

in Taiwan and began collecting 

Chinese literature and art which 

all inspired him to create a research 

library and nature preserve 

that would attract Asian Studies 

scholars from across the world. 

It’s a beautiful pace and his cherished 

possessions are carefully 

curated and displayed. He was an 

eclectic fellow to say the least. 

As for the tour, ask Norm a 

question and most likely he’ll have 

the answer he’s that knowledgeable. 

And be sure to bring your 

camera to photograph plants and 

the many bird that are in the trees. 

About the Tours: 

They’re offered year round 

on Wednesdays. They’re 

growing in popularity, so don’t 

wait until the last minute. Concerned 

about the heat? Wear 

a hat and loose clothing, but 

the majority of the walk is in 

shade and at the end you’re in 

air-conditioned comfort. 

Cost: $5. Figure on 90 minutes 

with 60 minutes of the tour 

outside and 30 minutes inside 

the Eide Center. 

 

My Eide in Taiwan 

8000 South Tamiami Trail, 

Sarasota 

(941) 921-4304 

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CST treats the whole body physically, physiologically, mentally, emotionally and energetically 

Clients come to me because they are in physical 

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Pain and stress caused by 

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Fascia (strong connective tissue) encases all 

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Eighty-five percent of my clients have one 

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The physical stress in bodies caused by shortened 

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the brain. Headaches, migraines, TMJ and 

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Cause of Shallow Breathing 

A great majority of the clients who come to 

me for various problems are also shallow 

breathers. Fascial stress in the diaphragm 

restricts the depth of breathing by restricting 

energy flow to the lungs, the pericardium 

and the heart. With the release of fascial diaphragm 

restriction, the client immediately 

starts breathing deeply and energy is restored 

to the pericardium and the heart. 

Shoulder blades that are cemented to the 

body also restricts how much the rib cage can 

open and thereby also restricting depth of 

breath. Without proper breathing, your cells 

do not get enough oxygen. Everyone, especially 

people suffering from bronchitis, asthma 

and COPD as well as shallow breathing can 

benefit when the fascial stress is released. 

Specialized Training 

to work with Brain 

Dysfunctions 

Just as the body physically gets stressed from 

physical and emotional trauma, the functioning 

of the brain is also affected by fascial stress. For 

our brains to remain healthy, we need dynamic 

production of craniosacral fluid which performs 

the important function of bringing nourishment 

to all the cells in the brain and spinal 

cord as well as cleansing all the metabolic 

wastes given off by those same cells. 

Once the craniosacral fluid cleanses these 

metabolic wastes, efficient drainage of these 

metabolic wastes into the lymph system is 

absolutely necessary. Research has shown, 

that at night, craniosacral fluid cleanses amyloid 

plaques from the brain. If the drainage 

is inefficient, then the brain is being bathed 

in a toxic slurry. How does 15 or 20 years of 

your brain being bathed in a toxic slurry 

affect you: senile dementia, Parkinson’s, 

Alzheimer’s and other brain dysfunctions? 

A Craniosacral Therapist, who has received 

training in working with the brain, can reverse 

that stress on the brain that eventually can 

result in those brain dysfunctions. As we all 

know, the proper functioning of the body is 

dependent on a healthy functioning brain. 

Babies and Children can benefit 

■ Our little boy Leo, four years of age, had a 

difficult birth and at 7 months was put on antibiotics 

for an ear infection and as a result developed 

c-diff. His development came to a stop. 

At 3 years, with the help of an OT, he started 

to walk and talk. In spite of the improvements, 

he was unable to answer questions and his 

communication skills were very poor. Leo 

had very poor muscle tone, a lot of stress in 

his body and physical activities such walking, 

jumping and climbing were difficult for him. 

Beginning with the first session with Terry, 

he began showing improvement and with each 

following session. Everyone from his teachers 

to his grandparents noticed an increase in his 

■ “I was in awful pain and the 

MRI showed 2 pinched nerves 

and stenosis. I scheduled surgery. 

My daughter suggested Craniosacral therapy. 

After only 2 visits the pain was reduced to 

advanced craniosacral about 80% and therapy I canceled the surgery. I went 

for a 3rd visit and I am about 90% better.” 

■ “Simply Amazing! One visit was all it took for 

Terry to relieve 85% of my year long, nagging 

(sometimes severe) neck/shoulder tightness/ 

pain!! My breathing improved tremendously.” 

physical strength, as well as improvements in 

comprehension, speech and communication 

skills. For the first time, he started participating 

in class lessons and interacting with his 

classmates. Terry has made a huge impact on 

getting Leo to a place a little boy should be at 

age four. We cannot thank Terry enough. 

■ Terry’s treatment helped our 6 week old 

baby boy from recent hospitalization into 

the first series of healthy bowel movements 

when seemingly nothing could help. Our son 

was able to latch onto the breast and for the 

first time completed his feeding. He was much 

calmer after working with Terry. 

■ “He was able to relieve tension that I have 

been carrying around for 15 years or more. 

I left his office table with more energy than I 

have had in years.” 

■ “I began working with him because I was 

dealing with anxieties, depression and lots of 

emotional pain inside and out. You don’t realized 

how much stress can cause damage to 

your body, mind and soul. I can say Terry was 

a big help.” 

Terrence Grywinski 

of Advanced 

Craniosacral Therapy, 

B.A., B.ED., LMT #MA 6049 

Testimonials from Clients 

SOURCE: 

■ Terrence Grywinski of Advanced Craniosacral Therapy, 

B.A., B.ED., LMT #MA 6049. Terry has specialized in Craniosacral 

Therapy since 1994 when he began his training at the Upledger 

Institute. Described by his teachers, clients and colleagues 

as a “gifted healer”, Terry’s intuitive sense and healing energy 

provides immediate and lasting relief from injury, pain, mobility 

issues as well as dysfunctions of the body and the brain. Part 

of Terry’s ongoing education, he has completed 4 craniosacral 

brain and peripheral nervous system classes which enables him 

to work at a cellular 

level and with brain 

dysfunctions. 

Call 941-321-8757 

for more information, 

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Therapy. 

■ “On a recent vacation to Siesta Key, I re-injured 

my back. I found Terry online. I can say 

with complete joy that was the best decision 

I made in the history of my back pain. I have 

sought many modalities and visit a CST regularly 

and never have I had such a healing in 

my entire body. 

After 3 sessions, I made a 16-hour drive 

home with no pain or discomfort in my entire 

body. Unbelievable. My body has a sense of 

moving freely and that is completely new. I’m 

advanced craniosacral therapy 

so grateful to Terry for his knowledge, for his 

sensitivity to my needs and his kind generosity 

in healing my body. I will see him when I return 

next year.” 

■ “I am a snowbird who spends 7 months 

in Sarasota. I have had back problems for 25 

years. Terry’s techniques have led to a great 

deal of release and relief in areas that have 

been problematic. I have been seeing him over 

the years when my body says ”it’s time”. Usually 

after a few sessions, I can tell a huge difference.” 



focus on the arts 

Summer 

hanks to the 

continued partnership 

of the Circus Arts 

Conservatory and The 

Ringling, audiences 

can enjoy world-class entertainment, 

once again, during the 2022 Summer 

Circus Spectacular. 

Circus fans of all ages, from near 

and far, can beat the heat at reasonable 

prices while experiencing the best of 

the circus arts at the Historic Asolo 

Theater on the grounds of The Ringling. 

Some of the circus world’s most exciting 

acts have signed on for the annual 

show, with performances presented 

for nine weeks this summer. The show 

runs from June 10 - August 13, 2022. 

This celebrated summertime event 

has become a seasonal highlight for 

locals, visitors, families and groups. 

To complete their circus experience, 

Summer Circus Spectacular patrons can 

enjoy access to the Circus Museum on 

the day they attend a show for just an 

additional $5 – an incredible value for 

a full day’s entertainment. 

“Each year we are thrilled to partner 

with the Ringling to present the Summer 

Circus Spectacular,” said CAC Executive 

Vice President Jennifer Mitchell. “This 

show not only offers an affordable entertainment 

option for all ages but is also 

the perfect summer family-friendly activity. 

With nine full weeks of shows, and 

afternoon and evening options, there will 

always be a convenient time to come and 

enjoy the magic of the circus arts!” 

The lineup 

for the Summer 

Circus Spectacular 

includes: 

Heidi Herriott, Master 

of Ceremonies: Herriott 

is proud of her heritage as a third-generation 

American circus artist. She has 

traveled North America performing as 

an aerialist, equestrian and Ringmaster. 

Career highlights include appearing on 

"America’s Got Talent" and with Studio 

54 Nightclub, Animal Planet, Walt Disney 

World, Ringling Bros. Circus, Circus 

Sarasota, Big Apple Circus, Excalibur/ 

Las Vegas and more. 

Chris Allison, Comedy: 

Allison was 12 years old when he 

took a school field trip to the Ringling 

Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (RBBB) 

Circus that left him determined that he 

would grow up and become a clown 

with the Greatest Show On Earth ® . 

After graduating from the RBBB Clown 

College with a major in pie throwing 

SUMMER HEATS UP WITH 

and a minor in pratfalls, he spent the 

next 11 years touring with the circus, 

the final three years as the Boss Clown. 

Since leaving the show, he has toured 

all across the U.S. as well as internationally. 

He has been seen on MTV's “Road 

Rules,” MTV'S “ODDVILLE,” Natalie 

Merchant's music video for her hit song 

"Kind and Generous," “The Oprah Winfrey 

Show,” “The Today Show,” “Emeril 

Live,” Comedy Central’s “Strangers with 

Candy,” “The Late Show with David 

Letterman,” and he was a semi-finalist 

on “America’s Got Talent.” 

Olga Coronas and 

Holly Legare, Duo 

Lyra: This aerial dream team is 

honored to bring their aesthetically-pleasing 

artistic fusion of dance and 

aerial acrobatics to Sarasota. Coronas, 

an accomplished, professional aerialist, 

and Legare, an award-winning dancer, 

have joined forces to create a beautiful, 

captivating performance that’s sure to 

inspire audiences. 

Spectacular 

Runs June 10- Aug. 13 at the Historic Asolo Theatre 

Hand 

balance 

contortion 

artist 

Ricardo 

Sosa 

Chris Allison 

will keep 

circus 

patrons 

laughing 

with his 

clowning/ 

comedy 

act 

Rolla 

bolla 

artist 

Abreham 

Mola 

Olga Coronas 

and Holly Legare 

will perform on 

the duo lyra 

Dust In the Wind, Hand 

Balance Adagio: Seida Maite 

Ramírez Lobaina and Julio Fajardo Arjona 

are artistic partners who have taken 

their act to the next level. Their hand-tohand 

balancing and adagio act has taken 

them all over the world and seen them 

earn many prestigious awards. Among 

their many accolades, they have been 

invited to the elite Monte Carlo International 

Circus Festival in 2023. 

Abrehem Mola, Rolla 

Bolla: As an agile and athletic youth 

born and raised in Ethiopia, Mola was 

destined for his art. At the age of 12, he 

joined the first of many circuses, performing 

as an acrobat and juggler before perfecting 

his rolla bolla routine. Since then, 

he has been a sought-after artist, thrilling 

audiences while performing all over the 

world in circuses and festivals. He came 

to the United States to perform in 2016 

and has since made the U.S. his home. 

Ricardo Sosa, Hand 

Balance Contortion: Sosa 

hails from Havana, Cuba; he began 

studying ballet at the age of 6. He went 

on to train in the state-sanctioned circus 

school in Cuba. Three years into 

his professional career, he became a 

highly-regarded teacher and mentor: 

his students have gone on to win many 

national competitions. Offered his first 

U.S. contract with an American circus 

in 1999, he has since performed in 

circuses all over the U.S. and Europe 

as well as Las Vegas nightclubs and 

hotels. He now resides permanently in 

Miami, Fla. but still performs all over 

the world. 

“It is such a pleasure and an honor 

to bring a live, professional circus 

show to the beautiful Historic Asolo 

Theater at The Ringling, which works 

to preserve the history and legacy of 

the circus,” said CAC founder and 

president/CEO Pedro Reis. “Our missions 

are so closely aligned – we both 

strive to inspire, educate and entertain; 

our collaboration has been such 

an organic and fulfilling effort.” 

The show, which will take place 

at the Historic Asolo Theatre at 

The Ringling (5401 Bay Shore Rd., 

Sarasota), runs Friday, June 10 – Saturday, 

August 13, 2021. Show times 

are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays 

through Fridays, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

on Saturdays. Tickets are $18/adults, 

$12/children 12 and under. To complete 

their circus experience, Summer 

Circus Spectacular patrons can enjoy 

access to the Circus Museum on the 

day they attend a show for an additional 

$5. Go to ringling.org or call the 

Box Office at (941) 360-7399. 

About Circus Arts 

Conservatory 

The mission of the Circus Arts 

Conservatory is to engage and 

educate students using unique and 

innovative learning programs; to 

measurably improve the quality of life 

for individuals in care facilities; and 

to advance the extraordinary legacy 

and heritage of the circus. The CAC 

is home to world-class performances, 

excellence in training the circus arts, 

and community-based education and 

humor therapy outreach programs. Visit 

CircusArts.org or call (941) 355-9335. 

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focus on the arts 

AT THE RINGLING MUSEUM: 

Eleanor Merritt: Remembrance 

The exhibit celebrates her life and art created over her long career 

T 

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Sarasota John 

& Mabel Ringling 

Museum continues 

with its exhibition 

Eleanor Merritt: 

Remembrance, which celebrates 

the life and art of Eleanor Merritt 

(1933 -2019.). This exhibition is 

dedicated to her indomitable spirit 

and creativity and represents a 

small sample of a significant body 

of work the artist created over 

her long career and runs through 

August 21, 2022. 

Beginning with early work from 

the 1950s and concluding 

with her last painting Blue 

Embrace of 2018, the exhibition 

highlights her creative 

use of materials, movement 

between figuration and abstraction, 

and her commitment 

to women’s rights. 

Born in Harlem in 1933, 

Eleanor’s talent in drawing 

and painting led to her 

acceptance to the prestigious 

High School for Music and Art 

in New York. She excelled as a student 

receiving the school’s top 

art award, the St. Gaudens 

Medal. She then attended 

Brooklyn College for 

undergraduate and graduate 

studies, where she 

studied with some of the 

most influential artists of 

the time, including Mark 

Rothko, Ad Rhinehart, 

Kurt Seligmann, Burgoyne 

Diller, and Jimmy Ernst. 

She absorbed the energy 

and physicality of her 

teacher’s work into her 

interests in figuration 

and symbolism. 

Merritt’s expansive 

body of work explored 

the interrelatedness of 

society, spirituality, and 

gender, employing the 

figure rendered in a range 

of styles derived from a 

vast cultural matrix inclusive 

of her African and 

Caribbean roots and the 

Abstract Expressionist 

education she received at 

Brooklyn College in the 

Editor’s Note: Eleanor 

Merritt was profiled in West 

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Here Comes The Sun 

1950s. Her mixed media 

practice alternated between 

oils, acrylics, inks, 

and black paper as a platform 

to describe narratives 

of strength, agency, 

and empowerment. 

Merritt’s commitment 

to the relevancy of her 

context as a woman 

of color allowed her 

to evolve in style and 

expression over her sixdecade 

career. Her work 

was displayed nationally 

in galleries and museums 

in Florida, California, 

Colorado, Texas, and 

internationally to 

Shimoneski, Japan. 

Arriving in Sarasota 

in the 1980s, Eleanor exhibited 

widely in Florida. 

In addition to Merritt’s 

art practice, she was an 

essential early advocate 

within national and regional 

art organizations, 

such as her role as the 

program manager for 

the Women’s Caucus for 

Arts’ Women of Color 

(WOCA) Slide Project 

influencing the careers 

and more equitable 

opportunities of other 

women artists of color 

on a national level. 

Within the Sarasota 

arts community, Merritt 

was the Ringling 

Museum’s first African 

American female Board 

Member and wellrecognized 

leader in the 

local arts community, 

including chairing the 

Art in Public Places 

Committee serving on 

various Arts boards. 

She was named “Artist 

of the Year” in 1994 by 

the Sarasota Visual Arts 

Center and received the 

Women's Caucus for Art 

Lifetime Achievement 

Award in 2005. In 2013, 

she received national 

recognition with an 

exhibition at the Houston Museum of 

African American Culture. Her final 

exhibition in 2017 at the Arts & Cultural 

Alliance celebrated her 60 years of 

painting. We are pleased to announce, 

along with this exhibition, the acquisition 

of three works into the permanent 

collection of The Ringling. 

The works in the exhibition come 

from the artist’s estate and a few prestigious 

private collections. The artist’s 

daughter, Dr. Lisa Merritt, and artist 

Mike Solomon were critical guides in 

the development of this exhibition. 

Blue Embrace 

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5401 Bay Shore Road, 

Sarasota 

941-359-5700 

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Appointments 

■ Omeza selected Suzanne 

Bakewell, Ph.D., as Vice President of 

Research and 

Development 

and Chief 

Scientific 

Officer for 

Omeza. A 

principal 

scientist and 

leader with 

expertise in 

early stage 

drug and 

medical 

Suzanne Bakewell 

device development, cancer biology, 

and nanotechnology, she leads research 

and development and clinical 

trials development for Omeza. She is 

also responsible for regulatory affairs 

and intellectual property rights for 

Omeza’s line of products. 

Prior to joining Omeza, Suzanne 

was responsible for leading early 

stage drug development and designing 

translational studies for clinical 

trials in both industry and academia. 

Trained as a physiologist, her doctoral 

research at Washington University 

focused on cancer metastasis to 

bone and the tumor microenvironment. 

As a Susan G. Komen Fellow 

in the Dr. Lewis Chodosh lab at the 

University of Pennsylvania, Suzanne 

studied cancer cell dormancy and 

disease recurrence. 

Suzanne’s industry experience 

as a principal investigator includes 

nanotechnology, drug delivery 

platforms and chemoresistance. As 

the Vice President of Preclinical Development 

at Intezyne Technologies, 

Suzanne was instrumental in taking 

IND drugs from synthesis into Phase 

I clinical trials. 

Omeza Omeza (www.omezapro. 

com) is a skin science company 

pursuing access to better wound 

care outcomes for patients at all 

sites of care. The company is based 

in Sarasota. 

■ The Climate Adaptation Center 

(CAC), the only non-profit organization 

in Southwest Florida 

dedicated to battling the effects of 

climate change, has announced Amy 

Grossman has joined the team as 

chief operating officer. She will be 

responsible for day-to-day operations 

including communications, 

media relations, donor relations and 

development. 

The CAC educates the public 

about the serious impacts of 

climate-related incidents and works 

with government, academia, and 

private sectors to help advise and 

develop solutions for mitigating risks 

to the area caused by hurricanes, 

flooding, red tide and more. It is 

making an impact by predicting 

and preparing the area for hurricanes, 

identifying potential areas 

of risk, working with engineers to 

stabilize eroding beaches, holding 

educational seminars, and raising 

awareness about the new climate 

economy on television and in print 

media throughout the region. 

Prior to the Climate Adaptation 

Center, Amy has been a principal 

at Grossman Public Relations 

Counselors where she has represented 

a wide variety of clients in the 

non-profit, environmental, business 

and healthcare sectors. She has also 

worked for major communications 

firms in Philadelphia and Sarasota. 

The Climate Adaptation Center, 

Inc. (CAC), founded in 2019, is an 

independent, non-profit 501(c) 

(3) organization headquartered in 

Sarasota. Its mission is to bridge 

the gap between the latest scientific 

research and the public’s understanding 

of the changing climate and 

how it impacts where we live. 

■ After a few years with the hospitality 

management firm, Danika 

Smith-Josiah is the new regional vice 

president of operations at Scarlett 

Hotel Group (SHG). In her position, 

she will provide the support, training 

and guidance 

necessary for 

hotel general 

managers within 

SHG, which 

has offices in 

Chicago and 

Nashville as 

well as operates 

hotels across 

the U.S. 

“Danika’s 

Danika Smith-Josiah perseverance 

and leadership defied the immense 

challenges put before her over the 

course of three years at the Hampton 

Inn Sarasota Airport.” says Rob Sadoff, 

principal and co-founder of SHG, 

in a statement. 

Smith-Josiah gained nearly 10 

years of experience in the industry 

working at InterContinental Hotels 

Group as a corporate trainer and 

general manager before finding her 

way to SHG in 2018. She started off as 

a general manager before moving up 

the ranks to director of learning and 

development. 

■ BRIDGE Angel Investors appointed 

Kim Miele as their new Executive 

Director of the private investment 

group. Miele’s 

focus is 

growing the 

membership 

and increasing 

the flow of 

potential deals, 

while collaborating 

with local 

community 

and investment 

partners in 

Sarasota and 

Kim Miele 

Manatee counties. 

Miele’s seven years as Executive 

Director of the Gulf Coast CEO 

Forum afforded a natural source 

of relationship-building and local 

connections, enabling her to connect 

seven new member investors to 

BRIDGE since January. 

Simultaneously building partnerships 

with business incubators such 

as 26 West Center at State College 

of Florida, and local economic development 

organizations like EDC 

of Sarasota County, Miele will also 

cultivate BRIDGE’s current connection 

with leAD Sports & Health Tech 

Partners and its parent company 

Adi Dassler International Family 

Office (ADIFO). 

BRIDGE Angel Investors is a group 

of private, accredited investors located 

in Sarasota who provide capital 

and mentoring to assist early stage 

businesses. BRIDGE investments 

may be augmented with individual 

member investments and through 

a network of other fund and angel 

investor group syndicates. Through 

such networks, Bridge has contributed 

more than 1.6M in capital, in 

primarily Florida-based companies. 

Accolades 

■ Leadership Sarasota, a program 

of the Greater Sarasota 

Chamber of Commerce, awarded 

three leaders and legacy makers at 

the annual Celebrate Outstanding 

Leadership Awards. 

This event was on May 25 and 

honored exceptional graduates of 

the Leadership Sarasota program 

in three categories: Lifetime of 

Leadership- recognizing body 

of work in career, community, 

and beyond, Impact in Actionrecognizing 

a current community 

leadership endeavor and Leadership 

Sarasota Dedication- recognizing 

commitment to the Leadership 

Sarasota program. 

• Joy Mahler, of Big Brothers Big 

Sisters of the 

Sun Coast, Inc., 

Leadership 

Class of 1991, 

was honored 

with the 

Lifetime of 

Leadership 

Award. 

• Deputy City 

Manager 

Patrick 

Robinson, 

Joy Mahler 

of the City of Sarasota, Leadership 

Class of 2017, was honored with the 

Impact in Action Award. 

• Susan Flynn, of Bon Eau 

Enterprises, LLC, Leadership Class 

of 2007, was honored with the 

Leadership Sarasota Dedication 

Award. 

These recipients were selected 

by a panel of judges made up of 

Sarasota Chamber Board members, 

Leadership Sarasota Council 

members, and past Celebrate 

Outstanding Leadership Awardees. 

■ Gulf Coast Community Foundation 

has selected 24 participants 

from across the region for its 2022 

Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. 

Through this annual initiative, the 

foundation provides intensive leadership 

training designed to identify, 

develop, and connect a diverse and 

growing group of aspiring community 

leaders. 

Class members will take part in 

seven training sessions through June 

conducted by the Leadership Development 

Institute of Eckerd College. 

Gulf Coast provides all training and 

resources at no cost to participants 

in exchange for their commitment 

to use their new skills to benefit the 

community. 

The 24 participants selected for 

the 2022 Gulf Coast Leadership 

Institute are: 

• Sara Brunow, Muriel O’Neil Education 

& Engagement Director, Asolo 

Repertory Theatre 

• Jennifer Bushinger-Ortiz, Chief 

Philanthropy Officer, Loveland 

Center, Inc. 

• Shelley Cairo, Financial Advisor- 

Private Client Group, Truist Investment 

Services, Inc. 

• Robyn Citrin, Board Trustee/President, 

Hermitage Artist Retreat 

• Kelly M. Defebo, CMP, Director of 

Sales, Visit Sarasota County 

• Esther Dickmann, Client and 

Clinical Services Manager, Samaritan 

Counseling Services of the 

Gulf Coast 

• Kelly Duyn, Assistant Director of 

Education & Community Engagement, 

Venice Theatre 

• Cintia Elenstar, Program Director, 

UnidosNow 

• Jonathan Evans, Executive Director, 

Healthy Teens Coalition of 

Manatee Co., Inc. 

• Debbie Frank, Program Director, 

Friends of Boca Grande Community 

Center 

• Michelle Frau, Events and Membership 

Administrator, Ringling 

College Library Association 

• Jill Gomes, Director of Quality, Risk 

& Compliance, CenterPlace Health 

• Amy Helms, Human Resources 

Manager, Senior Friendship Centers 

• Scott Hinckley, CFRE, Account 

Director, Allegiance Group 

• Ben Jewell-Plocher, Education Director, 

Embracing Our Differences 

• Ashley Klearman, VP of Development, 

Hunters Point Pearl Homes 

and Marina 

• Heather Koester, President/Business 

Consulting Strategist, Koester 

Consulting Group 

• Michael (Mike) McLaughlin, Senior 

Vice President for Horticulture, 

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 

• Laura Randall, CFRE, Senior 

Director of Development, Visible 

Men Academy 

• Travis Ray, Associate Managing 

Director, Westcoast Black Theatre 

Troupe 

• Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, 

Director of Development Sarasota-Manatee 

Campus and Latino 

Scholarship Program, University of 

South Florida 

• Mary Smedley, Managing Broker, 

Michael Saunders & Co. Englewood/Boca 

Grande offices 

• Amanda Sweet, Event Coordinator, 

Nathan Benderson Park 

Conservancy 

• Kayden Jeanne Stephen Taylor, 

HOPWA Housing Coordinator, CAN 

Community Health 

For more information on the program, 

visit https://www.gulfcoastcf. 

org/gcli. 

■ The Central 

West Coast 

Chapter of the 

Florida Public 

Relations 

Association 

(CWC-FPRA) 

recognized 

the area’s best 

work in public 

relations, 

marketing and 

communications 

during its 

“2022 Image Awards: Modern PR" 

event back on April 28. The local 

Image Awards competition is conducted 

annually to recognize outstanding 

public relations programs 

and to encourage and promote the 

development of the public relations 

profession in our area. 

The competition recognizes work 

in three divisions: Public Relations 

Programs, Collateral of Public 

Relations, and Digital Tools of Public 

Relations. The chapter also named 

this year’s Joe Curley Rising Leader, 

who will join a class of Rising Leaders 

from chapters across the state. 

Awards were presented by chapter 

president, Melanie Reda, APR, 

CPRC, and Image Awards director, 

Laitin Sterling, APR, and were 

sponsored by Premier Sotheby’s 

International Realty and Next-Mark. 

Andrea Knies and Mimi Cirbusova 

of Compass Rose History Experiences 

served as emcees. 

Two organizations earned 

top honors. North Port Parks & 

Recreation’s “Experience Vintage 

Florida” Warm Mineral Springs Park 

Campaign was the top winner with a 

Grand All Image Award, and the Barancik 

Foundation’s “2021 Year in 

Review” Annual Report took home a 

Grand Image Award. 

Earning Image Awards were: 

City of North Port’s “Water Safety 

Campaign” and “Experience 

Vintage Florida” Warm Mineral 

Springs Park Campaign; and Barancik 

Foundation’s “2021 Year in 

Review” Annual Report. 

Earning Awards of Distinction 

were: KSC, Inc. and Sarasota 

Orchestra’s 2022 Sarasota Music 

Festival “Fellow Recruitment 

Campaign”; WordSlinger Marketing 

& PR and Safe Children Coalition’s 

“Adult Adoption Story”; 

and Hamlet’s Eatery’s “To Meat or 

Not to Meat” audience engagement 

campaign. 

Earning Judges Awards for return 

on investment were: North Port 

Parks & Recreation’s “Experience 

Vintage Florida” Warm Mineral 

Springs Park Campaign; KSC, Inc. 

and Sarasota Orchestra’s 2022 

Sarasota Music Festival “Fellow Recruitment 

Campaign”; the Barancik 

Foundation’s “2021 Year in Review” 

Annual Report; and WordSlinger 

Marketing & PR and Safe Children 

Coalition’s “Adult Adoption Story.” 

Hunter Carpenter, public relations 

manager at First Watch Restaurants, 

was named the chapter’s 2022 

Joe Curley Rising Leader. Carpenter 

serves on CWC-FPRA’s board as 

co-director of events, planning and 

securing speakers for the chapter’s 

professional development events. 

CWC-FPRA meets monthly for 

professional development luncheons 

and networking. More information 

can be found online at cwcfpra.com. 

2022 Image Award Winners 

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PBS chef shows you how in her new book 

Whether you’re an accomplished vegan chef or just learning to make 

pleasing plant-based meals for your family, you need recipes that are 

delicious and easy to prepare. 

F Chickpea & Artichoke Salad 

Chickpea & Artichoke Salad T 

1 can (14 to 

15 ounces) 

chickpeas, drained 

and rinsed 

2 to 3 ounces baby 

spinach, finely 

chopped 

6 sweet mini 

peppers (or 1 

medium sweet 

red or orange bell 

pepper), seeded 

and thinly sliced 

1 can (14 to 15 

ounces) waterpacked 

baby 

artichoke hearts, 

drained and 

chopped 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) 

2 tablespoons maple syrup 

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder salt, to taste 

2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Put the chickpeas, spinach, mini pepper slices, artichoke hearts, olive oil, maple syrup, 

vinegar (or lemon juice), optional paprika, and garlic powder into a large bowl. Gently 

stir together with a large spoon to thoroughly combine. Taste, and add salt and pepper, 

as desired. 

Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Divide between 

four to six bowls and serve. 

Makes 4 to 6 servings. Prep Time: 20 minutes / Refrigeration Time: 2 to 3 hours 

F Cream of Asparagus Soup 

1 heaping 

tablespoon 

vegan buttery 

spread, 

plus more 

for coating 

ramekins 

2 medium/large 

red apples, 

cored and 

thinly sliced 

(do not peel) 

3 heaping 

tablespoons 

vegan dark 

brown sugar, 

or your 

favorite dry sweetener, divided 

2 tablespoons plus 

1 teaspoon maple syrup, divided 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Cream of Asparagus Soup T 

Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly coat four 6-ounce (or similarly sized) oven-safe 

ramekins with vegan buttery spread. 

Put the apples, 1 heaping tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and cinnamon, 

into a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a large spoon until combined. Divide the apple 

mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. 

Put the oats, coconut, 1 heaping tablespoon vegan buttery spread, and 2 heaping 

tablespoons sugar in the same medium-sized bowl. Mix together using your hands or a 

dough blender until thoroughly incorporated. Sprinkle one-quarter of the oat mixture 

evenly over the apples in each ramekin. 

Put the ramekins in an 8- x 8-inch (or similarly sized) rimmed baking pan. Tent with foil 

and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until 

the tops are crispy and slightly golden. 

Put the pan on a wire rack and let the ramekins cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle the 

top of each ramekin with 1 teaspoon maple syrup while they are still warm. Serve warm, 

or cover and refrigerate, and serve cold. Covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, 

leftover apple ramekins will keep for about 2 days. 

Makes 4 servings. Prep Time: 20 minutes / Bake Time: 35 minutes 

Easy to be Vegan 

1/2 cup gluten-free, quick cooking or 

old fashioned rolled oats 

3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded 

dried coconut 

In her book, Easy Vegan Home Cooking, PBS celebrity chef Laura Theodore’s has a 

selection of her favorite plant-based recipes. 

Theodore is a recognized public television personality, vegan PBS celebrity chef, 

nationally renowned jazz singer and award-winning cookbook author. She is cocreator 

of the highly successful Jazzy Vegetarian vegan cooking series on national 

public television. 

Theodore is author of six vegan cookbooks, including Jazzy Vegetarian, Jazzy 

Vegetarian Classics, Laura Theodore’s Vegan-Ease, Deliciously Vegan (which won 

silver medals at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Midwest Book Awards and 

the Living Now Book Awards) and her double-bronze award-winning cookbook, 

Vegan for Everyone. Her newest release – Easy Vegan Home Cooking takes the 

guesswork out of eating healthier by sharing shopping lists, pantry “must-haves,” 

quick cooking tips, flavor enhancers, and plant-based substitutions. 

F Chili Roasted Cauliflower Steaks T 

with Crispy Mushrooms 

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS: 

2 small heads cauliflower 

1 tablespoon extra-virgin 

olive oil 

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon 

chili pepper infused extravirgin 

olive oil 

¼ teaspoon garlic powder 

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 

¼ teaspoon salt 

CRISPY MUSHROOMS: 

12 ounces sliced cremini or 

white button mushrooms 

1 tablespoon extra-virgin 

olive oil 

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 

blend 

½ teaspoon garlic powder 

¼ teaspoon salt 

1 cup crushed gluten-free 

cornflakes 

Water, if needed 

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a medium-sized, rimmed baking pan with unbleached 

parchment paper. 

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS: Trim about 2 inches off the two opposite sides of each 

cauliflower head and set aside for another use. Carefully cut each cauliflower head into 

two ¾- to 1-inch thick “steaks,” as if slicing a loaf of bread. Arrange the 4 cauliflower 

steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. 

Coat the parchment paper with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange the cauliflower steaks 

in a single layer on the parchment paper. Brush each steak with 1 teaspoon of the chili 

infused oil (see Chef’s Note). Evenly sprinkle ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon 

smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt over the 4 cauliflower steaks. 

Tent with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the cauliflower begins to soften. Carefully 

remove the foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the edges of the cauliflower 

steaks are golden. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool 5 minutes. 

CRISPY MUSHROOMS: While the cauliflower steaks bake, make the crispy mushrooms. 

Put the mushrooms, 1 tablespoon oil, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 

and ¼ teaspoon salt in a sauté pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 

12 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and starting to brown around the edges. 

Remove the cover and sprinkle the mushrooms with the crushed cornflakes. Cook for 1 

to 2 minutes, stirring often, adding a tiny bit of water or oil if pan becomes dry. 

Serve 1 cauliflower steak per person, with one-quarter of the crispy mushrooms spooned 

over the top. 

CHEF’S NOTE: If preferred, you may use plain extra-virgin olive oil in place of the chiliinfused 

variety to coat the cauliflower steaks. Then, sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 

over each cauliflower steak before baking. Proceed with recipe as directed 

Makes 4 servings. Prep Time: 30 minutes / 

Bake Time: 50 to 60 minutes /Stove Top: 12 to 14 minutes 

ABOUT THE BOOK —————————————————————— 

Easy Vegan Home Cooking Written by Laura Theodore. 

Hardcover $25; e-book $12.99. ISBN 9781578269259 

Published by Hatherleigh Press. Distributed through 

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Preserving Sarasota’s Past 

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation’s 2022 “Six to Save” 

S 

arasota Alliance for 

Historic Preservation 

has released its 

2022 “Six to Save” 

list of properties in 

Sarasota. The list is made up of 

historic properties, archaeological 

sites, and cultural resources 

in Sarasota County that are 

under threat. 

Entering into its third year, 

this important initiative by the 

Sarasota Alliance for Historic 

Preservation highlights the 

urgent need to save historic 

resources throughout Sarasota 

County from demolition. This list 

is the springboard for an education 

and advocacy effort designed 

to raise public awareness of the 

uncertain future for these historic 

resources, and invite residents 

and community leaders to be part 

of a collaborative effort to find 

alternatives to demolition. 

The program was started by 

the History and Preservation Coalition 

of Sarasota County. This 

year, in collaboration with the 

HPCSC, the Sarasota Alliance for 

Historic Preservation is spearheading 

the Program and the 

effort to educate and advocate. 

Here’s the list: 

• LINDH BUILDING 

Designed by structural engineer 

William Lyndh and architect Cyril 

Tucker as their office, the 1959 

midcentury building features a 

unique folding plate roof. The 

unusual fiberglass front facade is 

offset by darkly painted repeating 

vertical timbers which call to 

mind a Japanese shoji screen. Significant 

not only for its architecture 

and material selection, Lindh 

and Tucker are also the engineer/ 

architect behind the famous 

hyperbolic paraboloid of the 1964 

Venice Beach Pavilion. The Lindh 

building is suffering from demolition 

by neglect and the City of Venice 

currently offers no protection 

to its mid century resources. 

• THE CUNEO ESTATE 

A wide parcel of bay front land, 

situated in the Indian Beach 

Subdivision, and home to 4 

historic properties with multiple 

historic buildings, many of 

which are locally and nationally 

designated, is currently on the 

market for $22 million. Assembled 

as the estate of John Cuneo 

Jr., on land that was originally 

owned in 1890 by Dr. Frederick 

K. Williams of Bristol, CT, and 

later parceled out with a group of 

investors as the ideal location for 

a winter home during boom time 

development. Located just north 

of the Ringling Museum and the 

Ca D’Zan, this pristine parcel is 

threatened by potential 

development and 

demolition. 

• SNOOK HAVEN 

The Snook Haven house dates 

back to c. 1920 when the property 

was used as a fish camp called the 

Myakka Lodge. Owned by a Dan 

Evans in 1938, the property was 

renowned for its abundant variety 

of fish and tropical beauty. In 1952 

the fish camp finally donned the 

moniker Snook Haven. Currently 

owned by Sarasota County Parks 

Department, with one structure 

leased to a popular restaurant, a 

master plan was drawn up which 

failed to include the house structure, 

putting it in severe risk of 

demolition. The fish camp currently 

holds no historical designation 

or protections. 

• THE MEL-O-DEE 

This iconic diner known as much 

for its food as a gathering place for 

civic organizations throughout the 

city was opened in 1955 and run by 

owners Daniel and Betty Pischer 

until their retirement in 1973, the 

LINDH BUILDING 

CUNEO ESTATE 

SNOOK HAVEN 

THE MEL-O-DEE 

DR. ALBEE’S 

VAN WEZEL 

restaurant closed in 2003, and 

the building has sat secured but 

vacant for the last 19 years. The 

Mel-O-Dee retains its midcentury 

modern details with a Polynesian 

influence. The interior has been 

gutted and the original neon sign 

adjacent to 41 was destroyed by a 

vehicle in 2021. The current owner 

has the property listed on the 

market for $1mil. and has sold the 

adjacent vacant lots to developers. 

The high price tag has presented 

an as yet insurmountable obstacle 

to its preservation. 

• DR. ALBEE'S POINT 

OF PALMS 

Built in 1923 by Dr. Fred Albee and 

his wife Louella as their home on 

Dona Bay in Nokomis, this Mediterranean 

Revival beauty retains 

its multiple arched openings and 

a porte-cochere. Dr. Albee is best 

known for having purchased and 

established both Nokomis and 

Venice following a brief visit in 

1917. He hired fellow 

Harvard graduate John 

Nolen to create the 

enchanting plan for the 

City of Venice and then brought in 

the Brotherhood of Locomotive 

Engineers to build it. The list of 

significant contributions of the 

Albee family is long and varied. 

The home is privately owned and 

is suffering from neglect. Given 

the desirable waterfront location 

and lack of designation, this puts it 

at high risk of demolition. 

• VAN WEZEL PERFORM- 

ING ARTS HALL 

Built in 1968 with funds from a city 

bond referendum and a bequest 

from philanthropists Lewis and 

Eugenia Van Wezel, the Van Wezel 

Performing Arts Hall opened its 

doors in 1970. The Frank Lloyd 

Wright Foundation (in association 

with Taliesan Associated Architects) 

design actually came from 

two seashells from the Sea of 

Japan which are permanently on 

display in the Hall. The lavender 

and purple color scheme, selected 

by Frank Lloyd Wright's widow, 

Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, has 

helped make the iconic structure 

memorable and in fact is 

featured in the Macy's Sarasota 

Snow Globe. Though currently 

still in use, planned obsolescence 

of building as part of The 

Bay's master plan for the new 

bay front park create a clear 

danger of demolition 

For more information, visit 

http://historicpreservationsarasota.com. 

There’s a great 

database of images in their 

online collections database at 

https://loom.ly/upyR-Ko with 

new collections are added 

every month. 

————————————— 

• Sarasota Alliance for 

Historic Preservation 2022 

awards were presented at 

the 2022 Heritage Awards 

Luncheon, held on April 30. 

Honors wen to: 

Gregory A. and Eleana Najmy 

Hall Historic Structure 

Preservation Award 

• Cunliff Residence, Brian and 

Katherine Leaver, 2525 Pleasant 

Place, Sarasota 

• Cottage at Point of Rocks, 

Donald and Terri Liebentritt, 

7208 Point of Rock Road, 

Siesta Key 

• The Golden Host Resort and 

Bahi Tiki Hut, Bob Brown, 4674 

North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 

• Paul Rudolph’s Umbrella 

House, Anne and Robert 

Essner, 1300 Westway Drive, 

Lido Key 

Special Citation for Project 

of Merit 

• Vamo Drive Park, Sarasota 

County Parks, Recreation and 

Natural Resources Department 

Public Leadership Award 

• Dr. Renee DiPilato, Director 

of Libraries and Historical 

Resources for Sarasota County 

Historical Research Award 

• Larry R. Humes, Venice 

Gondolier newspaper 

Organizational Achievement 

Award 

• The Sarasota County Centennial 

2021 Steering Committee 

Historical Collections 

Preservation Award 

• Alexandra Vargas-Minor, 

Archivist, Ringling College of 

Art and Design 

The Lillian Burns Award for 

Individual Achievement 

• Harry Klinkhamer, Historical 

Resources Manager, 

City of Venice 


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