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FEBRUARY 2011 $3.95 U.S.
Peter Migliaccio’s Café Gabbiano Masterfully Creating Perfection
CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 54 YEARS
Dining & EntertainmentTHE NEW HOLLYWOOD | SARASOTA’S ART “INTERSECTIONS”
JIMMY ARIAS ON ROGER, RAFA & THE 2011 PRO TOUR
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Dining & EntertainmentFebruary 2011 Volume 54 No. 2
43 Peter Migliaccio's Café Gabbiano Susan Cullen
46 The Intersection of Art, Culture & Society A Closer Look at Downtown
Sarasota's "Intersections" Project Ryan G. Van Cleave
50 Tennis Icon Jimmy Arias Around the World with Roger & Rafa Ray Collins
53 The New Hollywood Sarasota's Bid To Lure Filmmakers Steven J. Smith
60 Circle of Confusion How St. Armands Got Its Name Sue Blue
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Cover / Peter Migliaccio and family invite you to experience superbly prepared meals and fine wines at Café Gabbiano, an oasis of Italian ambiance on Siesta Key. Cover Photo by Cliff Roles
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Peter Migliaccio’s Café Gabbiano Masterfully Creating Perfection
CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 54 YEARS
Dining & EntertainmentTHE NEW HOLLYWOOD | SARASOTA’S ART “INTERSECTIONS”
JIMMY ARIAS: AROUND THE WORLD WITH ROGER & RAFA
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inside10 From the Editor
Julie Milton
16 Events Calendar
32 Arts & Culture
Culture Matters
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
37 Behind the Scene
Debbi Benedict
42 The Ringling Art Experience
Ryan G. Van Cleave
57 Scenes from an Interview
Nate Jacobs
Gus Mollasis
63 Scene Healthy
Advice for Healthy Living
68 Curtain Call
Steven J. Smith
73 Cool Places to Get Your
Groove On
Susan Cullen
82 Locally
socialscene24 A Silver Celebration for JFCS
71 Perlman & Pearls Gala
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WALK-IN CENTERS
Patients less than 3 months old cannot be treated at our walk-in centers. They should be seen by their pediatrician or in the event of an emergency, be taken to the nearest ER.
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} Convenient. Each of our three Walk-Ins is strategically locatedthroughout the community so that one is sure to be a short drivefrom wherever you are when you need us.
} Fast. Our goal is for patients to be seen by a doctor within 30 minutes. Our Sarasota Memorial physicians are board-certified in emergency and family medicine – so you can trust you’ll get the care you need quickly.
} Easy. If additional treatment is prescribed during your visit, you are easily connected with our hospital’s comprehensiveresources (lab tests, imaging, physical therapy, etc.). No other walk-in/urgent care clinic can say that.
Providing immediate care for health concerns including:
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WALK-IN CENTERS
Patients less than 3 months old cannot be treated at our walk-in centers. They should be seen by their pediatrician or in the event of an emergency, be taken to the nearest ER.
Sarasota Memorial’s Walk-In Medical Centers are here when you
or someone in your family has an urgent health concern. When it isn’t
quite an emergency, but won’t wait for your regular doctor, you can
get the medical care you need from one of ours. Just walk in.
} Convenient. Each of our three Walk-Ins is strategically locatedthroughout the community so that one is sure to be a short drivefrom wherever you are when you need us.
} Fast. Our goal is for patients to be seen by a doctor within 30 minutes. Our Sarasota Memorial physicians are board-certified in emergency and family medicine – so you can trust you’ll get the care you need quickly.
} Easy. If additional treatment is prescribed during your visit, you are easily connected with our hospital’s comprehensiveresources (lab tests, imaging, physical therapy, etc.). No other walk-in/urgent care clinic can say that.
Providing immediate care for health concerns including:
} Lacerations & burns } Urinary problems
} Skin rashes } Flu
} Colds, coughs, sore throats } Physicals (for school, sports,
} Eye injuries job applications, etc.)
} Sprains, strains & fractures
Visit smh.com formaps and directions!
No appointments are necessary.Most insurance plans are accepted and
discounts are available for self-pay patients.
3 LOCATIONS OPENMon - Sun, 8 am - 8 pm
1 Walk-In at Heritage Harbour1040 River Heritage Blvd., Bradenton
(941) 917- 6440
2 Walk-In at University Parkway2401 University Parkway, Sarasota
(941) 917- 1234
3 Walk-In at Gulf Gate6130 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 917-5678
WALK-IN CENTERS
Patients less than 3 months old cannot be treated at our walk-in centers. They should be seen by their pediatrician or in the event of an emergency, be taken to the nearest ER.
Sarasota Memorial’s Walk-In Medical Centers are here when you
or someone in your family has an urgent health concern. When it isn’t
quite an emergency, but won’t wait for your regular doctor, you can
get the medical care you need from one of ours. Just walk in.
} Convenient. Each of our three Walk-Ins is strategically locatedthroughout the community so that one is sure to be a short drivefrom wherever you are when you need us.
} Fast. Our goal is for patients to be seen by a doctor within 30 minutes. Our Sarasota Memorial physicians are board-certified in emergency and family medicine – so you can trust you’ll get the care you need quickly.
} Easy. If additional treatment is prescribed during your visit, you are easily connected with our hospital’s comprehensiveresources (lab tests, imaging, physical therapy, etc.). No other walk-in/urgent care clinic can say that.
Providing immediate care for health concerns including:
} Lacerations & burns } Urinary problems
} Skin rashes } Flu
} Colds, coughs, sore throats } Physicals (for school, sports,
} Eye injuries job applications, etc.)
} Sprains, strains & fractures
Visit smh.com formaps and directions!
No appointments are necessary.Most insurance plans are accepted and
discounts are available for self-pay patients.
3 LOCATIONS OPENMon - Sun, 8 am - 8 pm
1 Walk-In at Heritage Harbour1040 River Heritage Blvd., Bradenton
(941) 917- 6440
2 Walk-In at University Parkway2401 University Parkway, Sarasota
(941) 917- 1234
3 Walk-In at Gulf Gate6130 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 917-5678
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If you’re a Northerner like me, you may remember the old supper clubs of New York and South
New Jersey – great food, ambiance, a terrific band and a huge dance floor. It was fun to get
dressed to the nines and strut your stuff. Oh, how I wish they were still around!
In this, our Dining and Entertainment issue, Sue Cullen explores some cool local eateries that
are not the supper clubs of yesteryear, but they do combine good food and entertainment for our
enjoyment. From jazz to salsa dancing, to DJs and bands, from piano bars and guitar players,
Sarasota/Bradenton has tons of great places to get your groove on.
If Italian food is your favorite, read our cover story about the superb cuisine and private label
wines at Peter Migliaccio’s Café Gabbiano on Siesta Key. Peter and his family have created a true
home-away-from home atmosphere – comfortable, charming, and very traditional. You’ll feel as if
you’ve been transported to Italy.
But beyond our great local restaurants, we are also making great strides in other areas of
entertainment. Read Steve Smith’s “The New Hollywood”, which will fill you in on our local film
industry. Steve says, “...the greater Sarasota area is on the verge of becoming a Mecca for
television and movie producers.” As we expand our entertainment industry, the economic ripple is
expected to be significant with additional jobs needed in hospitality, retail and other sectors. What
an exciting way to keep our many young creative minds energized and excited and keeping roots
in our community.
If you’re a tennis fan, read Ray Collins’ article about Sarasota’s Jimmy Arias, a former top ten
pro tennis player in the ‘80s, now announcing the big matches for ESPN and the Tennis Channel.
Jimmy entertains us with his knowledge and insight into today’s pro tour, gives his predictions for
the 2011 pro season and shares his personal encounters with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
If you love visual arts, be sure to go on the “Intersections” tour. Ryan Van Cleave tell us about
twelve sculptures in five downtown shopping districts showcasing the works of several local artists.
This issue features a Walking Tour Map so you can be sure to enjoy every work of art.
There’s lots of entertaining reasons to enjoy life in our community. Carpe diem!
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SMHF Annual Healthcare Education Luncheon 02-03 11:30 am Michael’s On East. Featuring guest speakers discussing Trends in Wom-
en’s Oncology Care. Benefits Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc. Tickets: $25 /
941.917.1286 / smhf.org
Lakewood Ranch Music on Main Street02-04 6:00 pm Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. Featuring country and classic rock music by
Mumbo Jumbo. Open to the public. Benefits Foundation for Dreams. lakewoodranch.com
Vinology: Uncork Your World02-04 7:00 pm South Florida Museum. Enjoy an evening filled with opportunities to eat,
drink, laugh and learn. Wines and beers from around the world will be featured, along
with small bites from the area’s best restaurants. Tickets: $75 / 941.746.4131 ext. 14 /
southfloridamuseum.org
The 4th Annual Palm Ball02-05 6:30 pm Bay Preserve, Osprey. An elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing
under the stars. Benefits the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Tickets: $350 & up /
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FebruaryCalendarFor a complete listing of community events please visit scenesarasota.com
New Years Eve Downtown Sarasota Pineapple Drop Photo: Cliff Roles
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Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala02-05 7:00 pm Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Celebrate the open-
ing of the season after the performance of La Boheme with
an elegant evening of music, dining and dancing. Tickets:
$225 / 941.366.8450 ext. 402 / sarasotaopera.org
Archie Griff in 2011 Celebrity Golf Classic02-07 & 08 The Concession Golf Club. Golf and mingle with
celebrities including Archie Griffin. Benefits All Children’s
Hospital. 813-817-9022 / concessioncharities.org
Second Hand Rose Fashion Show & Luncheon02-10 10:00 am Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Shop, dine & enjoy
a fabulous fashion show. Benefits Safe Place & Rape Crisis
Center. Tickets: $95 / 941.365.0208 ext. 106 / sparcc.net
New College at 50 Festival & 50th Anniver-sary Tribute Dinner02-11 & 02-12 10:00 am - 5:00 pm New College Campus. A
weekend full of events, featuring a formal dinner at 6:30 on
Friday evening, hosted by the Ritz-Carlton, to honor and cel-
ebrate the first 50 years of New College. Tickets for dinner:
$250 / 941.487.4685 / 50th.ncf.edu
24th Annual YMCA Black Tie “Moroccan The Casbah” Dinner & Auction02-12 6:00 pm South County Family YMCA. Featuring a fab-
ulous evening of gourmet dining, dancing, bidding and fun at
South County’s premier event of the season. Proceeds ben-
efit the YMCA Children & Family Scholarship Fund. Tickets:
$175 / 941.375.9108 / southcountyfamilyymca.org
heARTS & Flowers – A Valentine Tea02-13 3:00 pm Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Selby
Gardens Associates and the artists of Art Center Sarasota
present an “Artragious” Fashion show featuring themed ta-
blescapes, fabulous fashions and “artyfacts” created by the
artists. Benefits the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Tickets:
$45 / 941.921.9442 / selby.org
Tropical Fusion Annual Luncheon02-16 11:00 am Michael’s On East. Featuring a cooking
demonstration by celebrity chef Judi Gallagher, catering by
Phil Mancini and an exciting live auction. Benefits Historic
Spanish Point. Tickets: $75 & up / 941.966.5214 ext. 230 /
historicspanishpoint.org
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Alfred Hitchcock pioneered the psychological thriller genre of movies. In this innovative tribute, clips from many of his great movies are paired with live performances of the original scores by the Sarasota Orchestra. Footage and dialogue from To Catch a Thief, Strangers on a Train, Dial M for Murder, and North by Northwest highlight a musical evening of suspense, excitement and thrills. Conducted by Andrew Lane.
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2010 2011S E A S O N
Leif Bjaland, Artistic Director
Come as you are. Leave different.
TICKETS FROM $29
www.SarasotaOrchestra.org | 941-953-3434
Alfred Hitchcock pioneered the psychological thriller genre of movies. In this innovative tribute, clips from many of his great movies are paired with live performances of the original scores by the Sarasota Orchestra. Footage and dialogue from To Catch a Thief, Strangers on a Train, Dial M for Murder, and North by Northwest highlight a musical evening of suspense, excitement and thrills. Conducted by Andrew Lane.
Friday, April 15, 8:00 pm | Van Wezel
Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues
TM
2010 2011S E A S O N
Leif Bjaland, Artistic Director
Come as you are. Leave different.
TICKETS FROM $29
www.SarasotaOrchestra.org | 941-953-3434
Alfred Hitchcock pioneered the psychological thriller genre of movies. In this innovative tribute, clips from many of his great movies are paired with live performances of the original scores by the Sarasota Orchestra. Footage and dialogue from To Catch a Thief, Strangers on a Train, Dial M for Murder, and North by Northwest highlight a musical evening of suspense, excitement and thrills. Conducted by Andrew Lane.
Friday, April 15, 8:00 pm | Van Wezel
Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues
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Spirit of Manatee Awards02-16 11:30 am Bradenton Auditorium. Manatee Community
Foundation honors outstanding community members. Tickets:
$125 / 941.747.7765 / manateecf.org
Eighth Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon 02-17 11:30 am Michael’s On East. Honoring Paul Welch with the
Caring Heart of the Year award, and emceed by Heidi Godman.
Benefits First Step’s Mothers & Infants program. Tickets: $60 /
941.366.5333 / fsos.org
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest & Jet Port Reception02-17 to 20 Various times and locations. Featuring a Golf Tour-
nament at The Concession Golf Club Thursday, followed by the
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception on Friday evening at the Rec-
trix Aerodrome Center at SRQ Airport. On Saturday, walk around
St. Armands and check out the Feraris, Rolls-Royces, Lambo-
rghinis, Bentleys and other Exotics on display, then head out to
The Longboat Key Club & Resort for cocktails, live entertainment,
dinner and dancing. Sunday features a Road Rally and a closing
brunch at The Concession Golf Club. 941.365.1277 ext. 103 /
sarasotaexoticcarfest.com
Taste of the Suncoast02-17 6:00 pm Whole Foods Market, Sarasota. Sample food
and wine from local restaurants. Benefits All Faiths Food
Bank. Tickets: $50 / 941.379.6333 / allfaithsfoodbank.org
ARC Safari Best in Show Gala02-19 6:30 pm Michael’s On East. Go on Safari with live animals
and unique cuisine. Benefits the Animal Rescue Coalition. Tick-
ets: $200 / 941.957.1955 ext. 8 / animalrescuecoalition.org
Junior League Legacy Luncheon02-21 11:00 am Michael’s On East. Featuring guest speaker Lee
Woodruff. Benefits the Junior League of Sarasota. Tickets: $85 /
941.953.5600 / jlsarasota.org
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series02-23 10:30 am & 7:30 pm Van Wezel. Benefits the Ringling College
Library Association. Featuring Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of
Great Britain. Tickets: 941.925.1343/rclassociation.org
DWB Salon Series Luncheon & Style Show02-24 11:30 am Designing Women Boutique. Featuring guest
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F L O R I DA’S P R E M I E R P R O F E S S I O N A L T H E AT R E
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A devilishly clever, suspense-filled thrill ride.
Seduction. Scandal. Intrigue.
by David Hirson by Reginald Rose by Marc Camoletti translated by Beverley Cross
and Francis Evans1960s: 3 stewardesses,
2 bachelors, 1 apartment, you do the math.
PLAYING THRU APR. 23PLAYING THRU MAR. 26PLAYING THRU FEB. 20
Highbrow comedy meets lowbrow art in this hilarious tour-de-force.
Would you fight for your reasonable doubt?
Asolo Rep’s artistic programs are paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues.
LA BÊTE PHOTO BY CLIFF ROLES, DANNY SCHEIE; TWELVE ANGRY MEN PHOTO BY ALICIA DONELAN, JOHN STERLING ARNOLD, DAVID BREITBARTH, & JAMES CLARKE.
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speaker & personal fitness expert Steve Schewe. Tickets: $16 /
941.544.7612 / designingwomenboutique.org
Second Annual Tidewell Hospice Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon 02-25 11:30 am The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The 2011 honoree,
Marge Maisto, will be recognized for demonstrating commitment
to our core values through gifts of time, talent and treasure. Tick-
ets: $75 / 941.552.7551 / tidewell.org
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s Evening of Excellence02-25 6:30 pm Michael’s On East. An elegant dinner and student art
auction showcasing outstanding high school talent. Tickets: $200 &
up / 941.927.0965 / sarasotacountyschools.net/educationfoundation
Weddings in Paradise Bridal Show02-26 3:00 pm St. Armands Circle Park. Open to the public.
starmandscircleassoc.com
Asolo Rep’s Studio 54 Disco Palace02-26 6:00 pm Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Experience the world-
famous Studio 54 Nightclub. Benefits the Asolo Repertory The-
atre. Tickets: $275 & up / 941.351.9010 ext. 4712 / asolorep.org
PAL Sailor Circus Dinner Gala02-26 6:30 pm PAL Sailor Circus Arena. Benefits PAL Sailor Cir-
cus. 941.361.6350 / sailorcircus.org
New Gate-Field School’s Enchanted Evening02-27 Location TBA. Featuring dinner, dancing, silent and live
auctions. Benefits the New Gate-Field School. Tickets: $125 /
941.922.4949 / newgate.edu
JFCS Women of Valor Luncheon02-28 11:30 am Michael’s On East. Twenty-five women will be
recognized for their compassion for helping others. Tickets: $75 /
941.366.2224 ext. 142 / jfcs-cares.org
Save The Date:3-01 Planned Parenthood 45th Annual Dinner Celebration3-05 Sarasota Orchestra’s Behind the Mask Gala3-19 Out-of-Door Academy’s Banyan Ball3-22 Girl’s Inc. Celebration Luncheon3-30 Junior League Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival
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Celebrating Silver, a musical salute to JFCS & Rose Chapman
was held at the Ritz-Carlton. A sold out crowd of more than
510 people toasted Rose Chapman for her 18 years of service as
President/CEO and celebrated the agency’s accomplishments over
the past 25 years. The evening featured a program from the Sarasota
Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Leif Bjaland. Gerri Aaron served as
Gala Chair and Honorary Chair was Bea Friedman. Boxes of Hope,
filled with gifts for children served by the agency’s Building Strong
Families Homelessness Prevention Program decorated the tables as
centerpieces and were distributed to 53 families for the holidays. Claudia & Margot Coville, Carol Camminer & Warren Coville
Harry & Victoria Leopold
Phot
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by C
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A Silver Celebration for JFCS
Debbie & Larry Haspel with Fran Lambert Geri-Jo Manson & Emma Joels
Sandy & Ben Krause with Phyllis Gerber Flora Major, Bob Dudley & Martha Honey
Rose Chapman, Marie Monsky & Gerri Aaron
Marilyn Shuman, Sheila Wynne & Mickey Fine
Melvy Lewis, Dirk Meyer, Vivian Kouvant & Marie Monsky
Jerome & Sydney Goldstein
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EVENT CO-CHAIRSGail & Ben Klein
CHEF CHAIRRobert Weil
Director of Food & BeverageLongboat Key Club & Resort
COMMITTEEBarbara BoltuchBarbara Brizdle
Karen GaryJessica GonzalesBetty Greenspan
Joan KoplinFran LambertSusan LandauMarion LevineSherry LinhartSusan Mallitz
Audrey MartenBarbara Pugliese
Elaine RosenSuzette SeigelMadelyn Spoll
Arline SteinbergYevette ThorntonDebbie YonkerSheila Zinder
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For information or to receive an invitation
CONTACTAndria Bilan
941-366-2224 ext 138 [email protected]
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF
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2688 Fruitville Road
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Living WITH MENTAL ILLNESS A FREE Community Event
One of Broadcasting’s Most Respected Award-Winning Journalists, Well-Known Mental Health Advocate & Best-Selling Author
JANE PAULEYSpeaks of her Bi-Polar Disorder and Personal Journey of Self-Refl ection & Wellness
Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 2:00 PMSarasota Opera House
61 North Pineapple Avenue
Ms. Pauley will be followed by a Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Period with Dr. Parlane Reid, CMO, Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Dr. Chris Cortman, Licensed
Psychologist; and Mr. Rick O’Connell; Ms. Pauley will also be available for Book Signing.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED AND WILL BE MAILED TO THOSE WHO REGISTER!
Register online at www.mhcci.com, call Bunny Coelingh at 941.953.3477, or Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Health Line at 941.917.7777
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Laurel Oak
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Where the deer & the people play...
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Loose knit linen sweater by KZ Designs over a matte crepe pant by PLANET, accessorized with a chain & pearl necklace by Basia of Canada.
Breeze EASYFashions available at Dream Weaver (364 St. Armands Circle / 941.388.1974) and Planet (354 St. Armands Circle / 941.388.3706)
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LEFT:Champagne ruffle jacket by PLANET over matte crepe tank and pant, accessorized with a handpainted shawl by Brightly Twisted. All available at PLANET.
RIGHT: Catherine Bacon silk blouse with ruffle collar and cuffs over silk shirt by Lorain Croft, accessorized with a gorgeous handpainted silk scarf by Jamie Kirkell.
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Ringling in BloomFebruary 3-6, 2011In celebration of the Gardens in Perpetual Bloom exhibition, the John and Mable Ringling Museum
of Art is showcasing Ringling in Bloom. The four-day celebration of floral arts will include fresh floral
arrangements inspired by the Museum’s signature paintings and decorative art from its permanent
collection. Watch demonstrations and workshops about creating beautiful bouquets by master
floral designer René van Rems and witness the unveiling of Lilly Pulitzer’s 2011 Spring Collection
of fine art inspired silhouettes.
Why it matters: Flowers, fashion, food and fine art; this event has something culturally en-
gaging for everyone. This is a great opportunity to explore Ringling’s collections and gain
the skill to create your own floral work of art. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of art
is educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a
world-renowned collection of fine art; Cà d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Mu-
seum; the Original Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds
overlooking Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Arts Discovery TourFebruary 18-22, 2011The Sarasota Arts Discovery Tour is a unique four day VIP trip to Florida’s Cultural Coast. The
spectacular itinerary offers arts lovers a luxurious tour of our performing and visual arts organiza-
tions that would be impossible for an independent traveler to create. This trip was made possible
by unprecedented collaboration between the arts organizations and local arts lovers. Additional
unique features include deluxe accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton; a sunset dinner in a private,
beachfront penthouse; dinner in the Rubens Gallery at the Ringling Museum; and a guided tour of
select Sarasota School of Architecture homes.
February is blossoming with exciting
opportunities to broaden your
horizons. If you attend just the following four
events you would be able to create your own
floral work of art, rediscover Sarasota, experience
Sarasota Orchestra and fireworks on the bay, and
discuss marine-related topics like a pro. 1. Ringling in Bloom, featuring pieces from the Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2011 Collection.
2. Discover the Ringling Museum's Rubens Gallery with the Sarasota Arts Discovery Tour.
3. Celebrate with fireworks & a Sarasota Orchestra performance at New College's Celebration on the Bay.
4. Learn more about sea science at Mote’s Special Lecture Series.
Moms get free admission on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9*
*with a paying child ticket
55 years of science has led us to some fascinating discoveries. Isn’t it time you came back for more?
New at Mote Aquarium:� Sea Turtles | Ancient Survivors� Seahorse Conservation Lab� Fossil Creek
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Why it matters: This event is the perfect way for our community to
pull together to help the rest of the world see why Sarasota is rated one
of the five best art towns in America. There is a vast sense of pride that
is generated from community arts organizations and private citizens
helping the rest of the world see the magnificence that is Sarasota.
Celebration on the BayFebruary 12, 2011 at 7p.m.Celebration on the Bay is New College’s gift to the community. The
event will feature the Sarasota Orchestra led by Leif Bjaland and the
premiere of a new composition by New College alumnus Silas Duro-
cher, followed by fireworks over Sarasota Bay. Paul Wolfe, conduc-
tor laureate of the Sarasota Orchestra, will conduct a movement of
Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 – the same piece he conducted at the
dedication of the campus in 1962. This event is free and open to the
public. The concert will be preceded by a sunset reception hosted by
Mattison’s Restaurant from 5 – 7 pm.
Why it matters: The Venice Symphony provides cultural enrich-
ment for Sarasota County and enhances the area’s cultural image for
residents and visitors through performances of classical works and
“pops” selections. It serves as a source of music appreciation edu-
cation for the community and provides a stimulating musical experi-
ence for professional musicians, promising students, retirees with
musical talents, and its audiences.
Mote’s Special Lecture Series 2011February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th A cartoonist, a whale shark researcher and a cinematographer walk
into Mote and... speak to the public during Mote’s annual Special
Lecture Series. This annual series showcases world-famous speak-
ers who discuss marine-related topics on Monday evenings in Feb-
ruary and March. Each lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. and takes place in
Mote’s Immersion Cinema.
Why it matters: Mote recognizes the importance of advancing the
understanding of sea science to the general public. To that end, Mote
conducts extensive public outreach and operates a public aquarium
that serves nearly 400,000 visitors a year. Mote is one of the few
organizations in the world that combines marine research with public
outreach through a full-fledged aquarium.
This is a merely a taste of a few upcoming events and by no means
an exhaustive listing. Want to see more events? Head over to Saraso-
taArts.org for additional events, artist profiles and information about
Sarasota’s exciting season of arts and culture.
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Behind the Scenewith Debbi Benedict
Alright, Poodle, I’m just going to say
it – “Black-tie optional” is a term
that should be outlawed. I would
like to say to party planners and charity
event chairs everywhere, in no uncertain
terms, it is either black-tie or it isn’t – make
up your mind. There is no such thing as
black-tie optional. The above term does not
make it easier for guests, i.e. husbands who
don’t like to wear tuxes, it makes it more
confusing, eliciting several emails to moi
recently asking my opinion on what to wear
to these baffling events. The whole point
of listing an attire request is so that guests
know what is expected of them sartorially. A
mix of formality at an event is never a good
thing. Of course, I am a huge black-tie fan
and love each and every opportunity to
wear a ball gown, but if you think you will
have numerous guests who will not want to
dress formally, then for heaven’s sake have
the dress code listed as “cocktail attire”
– problem solved.
Oh, look over there! Is it Halston,
Liza, Bianca, and Andy Warhol? No, just
Sarasota’s society swans and swells
boogying the night away at the Asolo Rep’s
Studio 54 Disco Palace gala at the Hyatt
Regency. Co-chairs Beverly Bartner and
Helen Sosso are producing an authentic
experience, complete with the prerequisite
glittering disco ball. There must be several
Sarasotans who remember standing in line at
the Studio’s door back in the day just hoping
to be admitted into the bacchanal that was
standard every day fare with Steve Rubell
and crew, and this event will be no different
– well, maybe a little different. The bouncer
will still be guarding the locked doors and
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none of the, ahem, activities from the real
Studio 54 days being allowed other than
the wild dancing. Melanie Massell and
Hot Item will be playing your disco favorites
and a surprise special guest entertainer
will appear. Sponsors in spandex are Bob
& Beverly Bartner, Warren & Margot
Coville, Gulf Coast Community Foundation,
Carolyn Keystone & Jim Meekison, Bob
& Lee Peterson, and U.S. Trust.
The pairing of two of the nicest ladies
in town, Margarete van Antwerpen and
Julie Delaney as co-chairs of Historic
Spanish Point’s annual luncheon is sure
to mean a sold out Michael’s On East. Of
course they have some dynamite help
with the inventive Sara Bagley doing the
centerpieces and chef extraordinaire Judi
Gallagher and MOE’s Phil Mancini doing
the cooking demo. Margarete told me that
the tropical fusion theme and the adorable
graphic on the invitation came from a label
she saw the Spanish Point gift shop. It’s
amazing where theme ideas come from,
isn’t it? This luncheon always has the best
themed raffl e baskets, this year put together
by LeeAnn Gladding and Ann Van Cott.
The live auction will be done by Michael
Klauber and feature trips to the Blue Ridge
Mountains and Merritt Island and dining
treats from Judi at Libby’s Café and Michael
at his new Tasting Room. Honorary chairs
are Mary Evelyn Guyton and Cindy
Stuhley. Major sponsors are Margarete,
along with Graham Interiors.
One of the most giving, charming, not to
mention gorgeous women in town is Denise
Mei, who is co-chairing Make-a-Wish’s
Cooking for Wishes event with the equally
divine Terri Klauber. Denise revealed to me
that the interactive luncheon at Michael’s On
East will have wine connoisseur, Michael
Klauber selecting the wine pairings. Those
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items will be a cocktail party for 50 at Café
Baci, a Caribbean resort get-away from Elite
Island Resorts, and a year of pampering
and dining fun from the Sarasota-Manatee
Originals. Spicy sponsors are Café Baci,
JCI Jones Chemicals, and Jones Family
Foundation.
Gracious, lovely, and committed to
serving others, Marge Maisto, former
CEO of TideWell Hospice will be honored
at the organization’s Compassion in
Caring Luncheon at the Ritz Carlton. The
Host Committee is comprised of myself,
Margaret Callihan, Julie Delaney, Diane
McFarlin, Alice Rau, and Barbara Siemer.
New TideWell CEO, Gerry Radford will
emcee and introduce a video spotlighting
the generous Marge and her endowed
Humanitarian Fund that fulfills many basic
human needs for hospice patients. I had
the wonderful opportunity to work closely
with Marge when I was coordinating the
Clowning Around Town project and can
attest to her compassion and devotion to
hospice principles. You never realize the
tremendous positive and loving impact that
hospice care has on a patient and their family
until you experience it. We can all be proud
to have such a marvelous organization in
our area and thank Marge for making it what
it is today. Presenting Sponsor is Bouchard
Insurance, with Visionary Sponsors Hospice
Pharmacia, Caldwell Trust, Northern Trust,
and Target Graphics.
New College of Florida is celebrating
its 50th Anniversary by hosting an elegant
Tribute Dinner at the Ritz Carlton. Honorary
Chairs are Ulla Searing, Howard and
Betty Iserman, Jean Martin, Margaret
Mason, and Bob and Lee Peterson. Co-
chairs are Dr. Charlene Callahan, Elaine
Keating, Susannah Michalson, and
Felice Schulaner. Famed Beatles cover
band, Beatlemania will entertain, which
is appropriate since I believe the Beatles
came on the scene just about the time New
College was starting their own particular
brand of fabulousness. Emerald sponsors
are Mark and Jennie Famiglio, Bob and
Lee Peterson, and Felice Schulaner and
Dennis Rees.
Cocktails on the lawn, overlooking
a magnificent sunset, slowly descending
into a glimmering bay, what could be more
elegant? Conservation Foundation of the
Gulf Coast’s Palm Ball at Bay Preserve is
always a sparkling delight and one of my
favorite events. The co-chairs are the same
team who has produced this successful
event year after year, Pauline Joerger,
Nora Johnson, Lynn Morris, Amie Swan,
and Margaret Wise. The Igniters will keep
you dancing all night. The Paddle Raise for
Preservation will offer among other things,
a canoe trip with County Commissioner
Jon Thaxton, a luau on North Casey Key
Beach, and a private dinner for ten at Bay
Preserve. The ever so correct sponsors
are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matson, The
Honorable and Mrs. Vern Buchanan,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Charters, Ms. Kim
Githler, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Joerger,
Northern Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Qualy,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swan.
Many organizations are shaking up the
way they do things and Sarasota Orchestra
Association is one of them. Their Designer
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everyone looked forward to and this year
they have made it even better by offering
homes in two locations. Anne Scott, chair,
told me the Masterworks Showcase of
Luxury Homes, featuring ten homes, would
not only be on Bird Key and St. Armands,
but also on Casey Key and the Oaks. Five
homes on one day and five homes the
next. Several luxury experts will also be on
hand, including Sally Schule from Saks,
Geoffrey Michel from The Met, and Joan
Morgan from Dream Weaver. Sponsors are
Michael Saunders & Co. and Wells Fargo.
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– Barbara Ackerman, Veronica Brady,
Eileen Curd, Mary Forte, Charlene
Wolff, and Barbara Portanova, that’s how
many. Almost $1 million has been raised
over the past 11 years to benefit breast and
gynecologic cancer research at the center.
Heidi Godman, former medical editor at
ABC7 will moderate an esteemed panel
of experts, Dr. Johnathan Lancaster,
Dr. Christine Laronga, and Dr. Susan
Minton. It’s not all serious subjects and
statistics though, Addison Craig and
Nikki Sedacca Collections will both have
boutiques available for shopping, along
with stunning live orchids. A weekend use
of a Bentley from Dew Luxury Motor Cars
will be part of the Chinese raffle. Ruby Red
sponsors are Joan A. Mendell, Susan
Milman, and Rickie and Jana Paley
La Boheme will set the very French
mood for Sarasota Opera’s Opening Night
Gala. Co-chairs Suzanne and Henry
Foster are making magic by devising a plan
to whisk the cars of gala guests from the
Opera House to the Ritz Carlton during the
performance. Guests will then board a bus,
I mean, luxury coach to the hotel after the
performance and at evening’s end, their cars
will be waiting for them like patient French
schoolgirls. Haute cuisine will mix gaily with
haute couture. How many of our luscious
ladies will be clad in Chanel, Dior, or vintage
Balenciaga in honor of the evening? Who
knows, but with that crowd, I am guessing
several. Cigar City Big Band will be playing
for your dancing pleasure. Joie de vivre
sponsors are PNC Wealth Management and
Williams Parker.
Bubbly Cheryl Burstein is chairing
this year’s Junior League of Sarasota
Sustainers’ Legacy Luncheon with speaker
Lee Woodruff, wife of the former ABC
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seriously injured in a roadside bombing
in Iraq. Starting the morning off with a
champagne reception, the luncheon will
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Jewelers. Joining Cheryl as major sponsors
are SCENE Magazine, Kim Cornetet, and
Barbara Barrett.
We can thank Condoleezza Rice for
encouraging Tony Blair to speak at Ringling
College Library Association’s Town Hall this
year. Chair, Kathleen Weiner shared with
me that Ms. Rice said our Town Hall is the
best speaker series around and she was
very influential in changing the former prime
minister’s mind after he initially turned down
the invitation. Now his wife Cherie will join
him in Sarasota. She is the Platinum Dinner
speaker, with him speaking at Town Hall the
next day. The dinner is a must attend event
for the town’s intelligentsia and those who
pretend to be, but really just want a photo with
the speaker for their office. Other speakers
in this year’s series are Greg Mortenson,
George Will, Elie Wiesel, and Malcolm
Gladwell with Adam Gopnik.
SPARCC’s Second Hand Rose Fashion
Show is going Mardi Gras at the Ritz Carlton
this year chair Sandy Strom tells me. Les
McCurdy and Ken Sons will once again
be the very engaging emcees and three
gorgeous men, David Krombeen, Tom
Luzier, and Michael Moulton will be
among the models. In addition to Sandy,
major sponsors are Betty Schoenbaum,
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Luncheon, celebrating the agency’s 25th
anniversary by honoring 25 outstanding
women. Mistress of Ceremonies is author
Joy Weston.
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THERINGLINGARTEXPERIENCEBY RYAN G. VAN CLEAVE
Scene Magazine is pleased pay tribute to the John Ringling tradition
of supporting local art and artists with “The Ringling Art Experience”.
Each featured artist has a connection with the Ringling Museum of
Art or the school named in his honor, The Ringling College of Art and
Design. What better way to continue John Ringling’s commitment
to art and culture than to provide a forum for the exciting new work
being created right here on the Culture Coast?
This issue’s Featured Artist is a Trustee Scholar senior at the Ringling College of Art +
Design: Ana Carmichael, or “Annie” to her friends. While a Trustee Scholarship is a coveted
award at Ringling College, perhaps her most impressive honor might be the two Davis
Project for Peace Grants that first sent her to Oxaca, Mexico in 2008 where she taught 30
children about art, and then in 2009 to Swaziland, Africa where she backpacked around
the country, helped create cultural murals, and started putting together a children’s book
to raise awareness about AIDS, the orphans it left behind, and how anything is possible
through the power of positive thinking. From a social commitment like this, it’s clear
Annie isn’t your run-of-the mill art student who’s content to navel-gaze and ignore the
world. She’s committed to making a difference.
While art has always been a passion of hers, she didn’t realize she wanted to be an
illustrator until high school. “While I grew up,” she explains, “paintings by my Colombian
relatives filled my house, and I just loved looking at those Caribbean scenes.” To speak
with her now, it’s clear that this constant exposure to art worked deep into her DNA.
Yet a love for art and exposure to good art isn’t enough. A first-rate education is key, and
that’s what she received at Ringling College, where “the energy and creativity always push
me to do more. Plus the city’s cultural and artistic atmosphere always reminds me why I
love what I do.” But just as quickly, Annie turns the conversation away from herself and
back onto others. “After volunteering in Swaziland and seeing so many children unable to
better themselves because of their lack of education, I became much more passionate
about using my illustrations to help educate and empower young kids.” That’s the type of
person you don’t just root for, but wish you could be more like. To learn more about Annie
or to see more of her artwork, please visit: http://anacarmichael.blogspot.com/
Ryan G. Van Cleave (ryangvancleave.com) is a Sarasota-based freelance writer & writing coach.
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Peter & Susan Migliaccio invite you to experience superbly prepared meals and fine wines served with all the comforts and traditions of home.
By Susan Cullen, Photos by Cliff Roles
Peter Migliaccio’s
Café GabbianoPeter, center, with sons Russell, Luigi, Joseph & Christopher
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Café Gabbiano has been undergoing a complete transformation as the Migliaccio family is re-
alizing its dream of creating an oasis of Italian ambiance on Siesta Key. While returning snowbirds will be
pleasantly surprised at the physical changes, they will be reassured to know that the welcoming “home-
away-from-home” atmosphere remains the same. Of course, making oneself at home at Café Gabbiano
comes with perks like superbly-prepared meals with unstintingly fresh ingredients along with rare fine wines
from around the world.
Pietro “Peter” Migliaccio and his wife, Susan, have fashioned an exquisite recreation of a cozy Italian wine
cellar. “We like to say that we offer an alternative experience of Siesta Key with fine dining and beautiful wines,”
says the ever-exuberant Peter. “In spite of the recession, last year was very successful, and we brought back
some exciting new ideas for the menu and wine list from our annual trip to Italy in September.”
Having completed phase two of the restaurant’s renovation in 2010, the outdoor dining area has been
weatherized without losing the feel of relaxing in a shady bower in southern Italy. Its rustic dark wood lattice,
softly draping fabrics and lush foliage create a dappling sunlit effect that can be enjoyed from a new outdoor
bar as well as table seating.
Also new, a spacious entryway welcomes guests into the restaurant and, because of its increasing
popularity, the private bar and priority-seating dining area for the restaurant’s exclusive wine club has been
expanded and a second private dining room has been added. “We’re so pleased to have completed the next
phase of our plan to improve the beauty and comfort of our indoor and outdoor dining areas,” Susan said.
“We’ve made our outside seating area a bit more rustic with décor that is true to Italian wine cellars.”
One of the most interesting additions for this year, however, is a line of 10 Café Gabbiano private label
wines from boutique Italian wineries whose production rarely makes it to the United States. The wines are
available to everyone in house, but may only be purchased retail by wine club members. “That’s how Peter
and Susan spend their vacation, going to Italian wineries,” Peter quips. “Actually, we were able to get some
very rare vintages from smaller wineries that are difficult to get access to. It’s a situation where you have to
know somebody who knows somebody to get there.”
The Migliaccios are buying the wine by the barrel for bottling. Wanting the bottles to reflect the extraordi-
nary character of the wines inside, they opted for specially-designed collectable ceramic labels that can easily
be removed from the bottles with hot water. Wines include a sparkling Prosecco, two Super Tuscans, including
one from the Rosso Conero region, Tokai, Taurasi, known as the Barolo of the south, Sauvignon Blanc, Char-
donnay, Pinot Grigio, and Vin Santo, a dessert wine. Plans are to add a Barolo, Barbera and an Amarone.
The Migliaccios even corralled 400 cases of the five-star 2004 vintage Taurasi. “It is very exciting for us
to be able to offer this wine because it is from a year that has been called the best ever for that region,” Peter
said. Grown in the Campania region at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius, the unique volcanic soil of the area, its terroir
in wine parlance, imparts distinctive characteristics to the wine.
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A tasting of the new wines is being planned as are other wine club events. “We’re looking at events that
include the arts, music and dancing,” Susan says,” and we welcome suggestions from members.” Last
year’s events included unique tastings such as wines from the Alps and vertical tastings of Amarone from
1959 and Barolo from 1961.
“One of the reasons we invite people to our wine club is to introduce them to wines they may not have
known before,” Peter said. “I was especially proud to be able to taste these wines in Italy along with a number
of our friends from the wine club who accompanied us there.”
Also while in Italy, Peter was invited as a guest chef at the renowned Restaurant Paradise on his native
island of Ischia, situated off the heel of the boot. “We brought back a lot of new ideas and will be introducing
some new items to the menu,” he said. “Our plans include adding more seafood dishes.”
In addition to the whole tableside-filleted Branzino, which is pan-seared and finished in the oven bathed
in white wine, parsley and its own fresh-from-the-sea juices, another Italian fish, Orata, will be flown in from
Italy and served the same day. Known for hand-cutting its veal on the premises, Café Gabbiano will continue
to offer its signature 14-ounce milk-fed veal chop in a variety of preparations as part of its daily specials. “Pe-
ter sometimes serves it with a mushroom cream sauce or with truffle oil and wild mushrooms and a variety
of other ways,” Susan said. “It’s just delicious.”
The restaurant’s menu offers a broad selection of classic Italian-American cuisine prepared with Italian
tradition, which means very simply, allowing the freshness and natural flavors of high-quality ingredients to
carry the dishes. Appetizer classics include a bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic, pro-
sciutto wrapped melon or asparagus and perfectly-fried calamari with lemon and fresh marinara sauce.
Entrees range from the rustic Bucatini alla Amatriciana, with sautéed pancetta, onions, white wine, mari-
nara and fresh basil, to the time-honored linguine with clam sauce, eggplant Parmesan, veal scaloppini in
several varieties, and chicken prepared in cacciatore, Marsala and Francese styles.
This year, the Migliaccios will be adding more dishes for vegetarians and vegans to supplement the res-
taurant’s grilled vegetables and eggplant Parmesan. “Any night of the week, we will create a pasta primavera
or a special vegetarian or vegan meal on request,” Peter says. “It is simple for us because our meals always
are prepared to order. Nothing is pre-prepared. All of our dressings and sauces are made fresh daily.”
This philosophy has served Café Gabbiano very well since its opening in 2003 as well as its sister res-
taurant, Mamma Lucia’s in Brooklyn, which has been in operation for more than 40 years playing host to ce-
lebrities like Luciano Pavarotti and Isabella Rossellini. Mamma Lucia’s was Peter’s first foray into restaurant
ownership, opening the restaurant along with his brother in 1969.
Previously, after immigrating to the United States at age 18, Peter worked at a number of fine New York
restaurants where he gained his philosophy of viewing restaurant service as a distinguished career marked
by high professional standards. When he and his family moved to Florida, he discovered Siesta Key whose
white sands and tropical climate were so like his native Ischia that he decided to relocate here.
Forging Café Gabbiano’s success from the ashes of several failed breakfast and lunch restaurants at
the same location has been a family affair. At various times, all four of the couple’s sons have worked in the
restaurant, including Luigi, their eldest son and the restaurant’s chef and manager who has been with them
from the start. “There were days our kids watched TV in the van while we worked on getting the restaurant
going,” Susan said. “They’ve all played a big part. I don’t think we could have done it without them.”
It is this dedication to family that spills over into the Migliaccios’ practice of ensuring newcomers are
welcomed and have the opportunity to meet everyone. Over time, friendships are forged. “They know our
stories, and we know their stories,” she adds. “It makes for a lot of good times, and like any family, some sad
ones. It is hard when someone comes in and tells us they lost a spouse while they were away over the sum-
mer. It also is heart-warming that they feel comfortable continuing to come here alone to be with all of us.”
Peter concurs. “In spite of the growth that has come with our success,” he says, “you still are a stranger
here only once. After that, you feel like you are coming home.”
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The idea of outdoor urban art displays has grown in popularity during
the last decade. In 1999, hundreds of artistically painted (and sometimes
wildly dressed) cow sculptures were showcased in downtown Chicago
during their “Cows on Parade” Art Exhibit. In 2001, Baltimore witnessed
180 six-foot fish sculptures appear throughout Inner Harbor and other city
neighborhoods. (The name given to these gigantic fish? Ichthyarius Balti-
moris.) In 2009, St. Louis opened a downtown sculpture garden that hosts
more than two dozen artworks over three acres. Some of these art pieces
include a spray fountain, a huge bronze head resting on its side, and ani-
mated figures moving across giant screens.
Now downtown Sarasota is joining the ranks of cities that have committed
to hosting urban art exhibits. Why now? Chicago’s popular cow sculptures
generated an estimated $200 million in tourism revenues. An influx of new
tourism money is certainly welcome in Sarasota (as well as nearly any oth-
er city in the United States right now). But there are plenty of other reasons
to make this new commitment to public art, says Virginia Hoffman, a volun-
teer Public Art Coordinator who proposed the project two years ago.
One reason for supporting Sarasota’s “Intersections” project is to “keep
up with the Joneses.” It’s not just big metropolitan areas like Chicago and
Baltimore that have urban art programs. Clearwater has had their own
outdoor art exhibit for years, though it’s been small in scope — only a
of Art,Culture& Society
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A Closer Look at Downtown Sarasota’s ”Intersections” ProjectBy Ryan G. Van Cleave
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“Intersections” 12 Pieces1 Point Defiance by Beth Nybeck of Kansas City, MOFirst Street & Central Avenue
2 Noise by Robin Morgan of Sarasota, FLLocated at 1400 block – First Street
3 Rain by Valeria Yamamoto of Bay Harbor Island, FLLocated at First Street & Lemon Avenue
4 Freedom-Sky by Ofra Friedman of Bradenton, FLLocated at Selby Five Points Park
5 Fractured Migration by Dennis Kowal of Sarasota, FLLocated at Selby Five Points Park
6 Bharata by Claudia Jane Klein of Lake Worth, FLLocated at Selby Five Points Park
7 Impulse by Bruce White of Nokomis, FLLocated at Main Street & Lemon Avenue
8 Vertigo by Mark Chew of North Port, FLLocated at Laurel Street & Orange Avenue
9 Community Figures by James Evans of Sarasota, FLLocated at 50 block – Palm Avenue
10 Silver Siren by David Gonya of Sarasota, FLLocated at 50 block – Palm Avenue
11 Arches by “Tekla” Teresa Howachyn of Black Mountain, NCLocated at Palm Avenue & McAnsh Street
12 Montenegro by Zoran Mojsilov of Minneapolis, MNLocated at Bay Front Park
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few pieces are displayed at a time. Another reason, Hoffman says, “is to give people
yet another reason to come downtown. These sculptures will help offer a more robust
experience there.” And the last — and perhaps strongest — reason is because Sarasota
enjoys a reputation as an artistic and cultural hot spot. Having this urban art exhibit both
highlights that fact, and it also allows a great venue to display the work of the many local
artists we have thanks to the Ringling College of Art + Design, Art Center Sarasota, and
the Ringling Museum, which keep many talented artists living here versus migrating to
Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York.
“Intersections” features twelve sculptures in five downtown shopping districts, and regional
talent accounts for two-thirds of the pieces, though three artists hail from outside of Florida
(Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Black Mountain, NC). The final sculpture was installed on
December 17th at Selby Five Points Park, which means that full exhibit is now ready to be
experienced. To help people navigate all twelve pieces in a single walking tour, the Public Art
Committee has worked with the Sarasota County Arts Council and the Sarasota Convention
and Visitors Bureau to offer a Walking Tour Map.
Like traditional gallery art, outdoor sculptures must appeal to a diverse audience and
make a personal connection with them, says Dave Gonya, who created “Silver Siren.”
“But they must also withstand all that nature can throw at them,” which, in this part of the
Gulf Coast, means that sculptures need to be made with especially sturdy materials. The
extra effort and challenges of creating and displaying outdoor art is worth it, says Ofra
Friedman, who created “Freedom-Sky.” She explains that “making public art an integral
part of the city of Sarasota will contribute to establish Sarasota as a cultural center and
enhance the city’s image.” James Evans, who created “Community Figures,” adds: “It
inspires conversations that can expand our local dialog within the current language of
modern art. It is in getting work out into the pubic, so that it can be both viewed and ap-
preciated by everyone that gives the city of Sarasota more culture and more images to
draw on, and creates a more vibrant platform for the arts.”
To learn more about the “Intersections” project, visit the “Intersections Public Art Project
for Downtown Sarasota” Facebook page or simply head downtown and see it for your-
self. The pieces will displayed until next November, so enjoy them while they’re here.
Don’t be worried that November 2011 might represent the end of public art in our area,
though. As Public Art Staff Liaison Dr. Clifford Smith says, the prospects of future out-
door art exhibits is “great, as success breeds success and our hope is this project will in-
spire future Public Art projects for the City of Sarasota.” Best of all, while all twelve artists
receive $2,500 to display their pieces throughout the year, one piece will be purchased
for $20,000 and will become a permanent part of the city’s art collection. If you have a
favorite, use the Facebook page to vote for it to stay around and your children’s children
might one day be able to enjoy that same sculpture too.
Ryan G. Van Cleave / ryangvancleave.com
Sarasota enjoys a reputation as an artistic and
cultural hot spot. Having this urban
art exhibit both highlights that
fact, and it also allows a great
venue to display the work of the
many local artists we have thanks
to the Ringling College of Art +
Design, Art Center Sarasota, and the Ringling Museum, which keep many
talented artists living here versus migrating to Los
Angeles, Chicago, or New York.
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“Point Defiance” Beth Nybeck First Street and Central Avenue
“Noise” Robin Morgan 1400 Block First Street
“Rain” ValeriaYamamoto First Street and Lemon Avenue
“Freedom-Sky” Ofra Friedman Selby Five Points Park
“Fractured Migration” Dennis Kowal Selby Five Points Park
“Bharata” Claudia Jane Klein Selby Five Points Park
“Impulse” Bruce White Main Street and Lemon Avenue
“Vertigo” Mark Chew Laurel Street and Orange Avenue
“Community Figures” James Evans 50 Block Palm Avenue
“Silver Siren” David Gonya 50 Block Palm Avenue
“Arches” Telka Palm Avenue and McAnsh Street
“Montenegro” Zoran Mojsilov Bayfront Park
INTERSECTIONS PUBLIC ART LOCATIONSNOVEMBER 2010-2011
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City of Sarasota, FloridaMayor Kelly Kirschner
Vice Mayor Fredd AtkinsCommissioner Suzanne AtwellCommissioner Richard ClappCommissioner Terry Turner
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Not only did Jimmy Arias rise to Top Ten in the world back in
1984, he’s also credited with helping revolutionize the fore-
hand with his full-shoulder rotation that belied his relatively
small stature. Fellow Buffalo-native Murf Klauber helped recruit
Arias from the snowbelt to train under legendary coach Nick Bol-
letieri at Klauber’s Colony Resort on Longboat Key. Now all these
years later, the 46-year old Arias is married to a woman he met
at one of his tennis matches in Memphis in 1987, they have two
teenagers and live a remarkably normal life not far from downtown
Sarasota. He’s a regular commentator on ESPN and Tennis Chan-
nel — and a frequent contributor to Tennis Magazine:
Why did you settle in Sarasota?
My wife liked it here — and I go wherever Gina tells me.
Would you ever relocate after your kids get out of high school?
Probably not. I like the small town feel of Sarasota.
How would you describe the amateur tennis scene here?
I think its fairly competitive. Even the public courts are busy here.
How often do you still play?
I play 3-4 times a week usually at the Bath & Racquet Club. I hit
with my son Spencer quite a bit.
Do you still think about your technique when you hit?
I’m always searching for new things to make me come back to
Roger Federer’s level. (Laugh.)
TENNIS ICONJIMMY ARIAS AROUND THE WORLD WITH ROGER & RAFAJimmy Arias is the most famous tennis player in Sarasota, and one of the most respected commentators nationwide — yet he is able to roam the area nearly anonymous.
By Ray Collins
Does Nick Bollettieri get enough credit?
He might, but having said that he probably should be in the Hall of
Fame and he’s not.
What did you think of Andre Agassi’s controversial book
last year?
I thought it was ridiculous. How can anyone have what tennis gave
him — and write a ‘poor me, whoa is me’ book?
What was it like to become a tennis commentator?
It was difficult because it was something completely new. Even
though it was about a sport I knew about, I still had to put myself
on the line in another realm. I thought it was fairly difficult.
What is your favorite tournament?
The atmosphere of the U.S. Open was — and is — the most in-
tense. I also liked playing in Monte Carlo, I played well there and it
was a beautiful spot to be.
Who do you predict will be the top men players in 2011?
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Novak Djokovic.
Then I’d say the wildcards for fifth best would be between Juan
Martin Del Potro, Robin Soderling, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Mon-
fils, and Andy Roddick.
Nadal ahead of Federer?
Roger is the best player when it’s all flowing. His problem is —
when it gets tight. If someone gets close, he tends to struggle.
Editor’s note: Jimmy recently sat down with fellow-Buffalo native Ray Collins who watched
Arias grow up since they first played side-by-side at age 8. While Ray Collins rose to #5 on
his college team, Jimmy Arias rose to #5 in the world. They’re now friends living in Sarasota,
miles from the Buffalo Tennis Center where they both learned to play.
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Ray Collins is a former TV newscaster and country club tennis pro. He now owns a Sarasota-based media company. For details, go to www.RayCollinsMedia.com.
Isn’t Federer the best of all time?
Yes, right now. But his main rival in his era is beating him. So maybe
he’s not — but it’s still a long way for Nadal to go to catch some of
the records, particularly 23 Grand Slam semi-finals in a row. I don’t
think anyone will pass that record. That’s ridiculous.
Andy Murray at #3?
I keep waiting for Murray to win a slam. He’s got the game to do it. He
just hasn’t broken through yet.
Has Roddick peaked?
He’s up and down depending what day you get him. He’s a great
fighter. You never see him not give 100%, he rarely makes an excuse.
He could sneak into Top 5 in 2011, but I’d be surprised.
What’s Federer like in person?
Funny story. Over a decade ago I commentated on the Finals of the
Orange Bowl Juniors between Federer and Guillermo Coria. I talked
to him for 5 minutes the day before the match, just to get a feel for
him. Ten years later, I was introduced to him when he was #1 and
he said, “Yes, you commentated on the Orange Bowl Juniors years
ago.” I thought that was interesting from a memory standpoint.
How about Nadal?
Nadal was walking out to hit on the U.S. Open practice courts and
so was my son Spencer — who really wasn‘t supposed to even
be out there. He was hitting with my brother. Nadal walked by and
retrieved a ball for Spencer, then patted him on the shoulder, gave
him a thumbs up and went out of his way to be nice. I thought that
was really cool. There was no reason for him to do that. He was just
being nice to a kid.
Another funny story about Nadal — I was commentating for ESPN at
the Canadian Open. I had to interview Nadal a couple days in a row
after his match, and before we went on the air he said, (Arias puts on
a Spanish accent), “I want to congratulate you, you had a good ca-
reer.” I started laughing and I said, “Dude, it was nothing compared
to what you have already at age 19! Don’t worry about it!” He seems
like a really nice kid to me.
It’s a unique time in tennis that both of the top two guys are genuinely
nice guys. I don’t know if that’s good for tennis or bad.
Who are the rising stars in 2011?
Kei Neshkoro (of Japan). I remember after Nadal played him in
Greece two years ago, Nadal said, “The guy is a Top 5 player.” He
just hired Brad Gilbert as a coach, and Gilbert only works with those
who will be top couple in the world. Kei has talent, he just keeps get-
ting hurt. (Note: Nishikori won the 2010 Sarasota Open and trains at
IMG in Bradenton.)
Anybody else?
Alexander Dolgopolov. Look it up! (Dolgopolov, 22, of Kiev, Ukraine.)
What about Bradenton’s Ryan Harrison?
I need to see more from him in 2011 before I say ‘rising star.’
How about the women?
I’d say the top players in 2011 will be Caroline Wozniacki, Kim Cli-
jsters, Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Vera Zronareva.
Any rising stars on the women‘s side?
I keep waiting for Victoria Azarenka to win some Slams. She was
outplaying Serena Williams in the quarters of the Australian a couple
years ago when she got sick from the heat.
What about Melanie Oudin who often trains at Sarasota’s Bath &
Racquet Club?
Melanie’s a little small. It’s a big hitters sport now. She’ll never be able
to serve very big. I think its too tough.
What else do you expect to see in 2011?
The interesting story plot for me will be to see if Nadal wins the Austra-
lian four years in a row. The last man to do that was Rod Laver in 1969.
I know it’s a record he wants. He’s talked about it. Generally when he
puts his mind to something, I wouldn’t count him out from winning four
in a row. That would be quite a feat. Federer wasn’t able to do it.
Are players more talented today than when you were playing?
I think the technique is better. The grips, the stance, things that I
wasn’t taught. An open-stance forehand is needed since the ball
is traveling so quickly now. Back then you could hit the ball and
hang out for a second. Bjorn Borg was one of the first to switch
to open stance.
Anything else in 2011?
I’m expecting to hear more talk about a roof on the U.S. Open sta-
dium court — so we don’t have a final on a Monday for a third year in
a row, and I don’t have to stay there an extra day.
Any regrets?
I used to play 6-7 hours a day and didn’t work as much on my phy-
sique. If I could do it over again, I would have focused more on
weight-training. All those hours on the court, you’re inevitably coast-
ing at some point.
Sarasota is fortunate to have an icon of the tennis world living in our
own backyard. And Jimmy Arias feels just as lucky to have found our
slice of paradise. Call it a love match.
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If recent history is any kind of barometer for the future, the greater
Sarasota area is on the verge of becoming a Mecca for television
and movie producers looking to set up shop in Florida — enjoying
the generous tax incentives offered here as well as a burgeoning
talent pool of directors, film crews, actors, editors, film studios, and
post-production facilities.
Just ask Ken Sanborn, whose Sanborn Studios was launched last
fall. Sanborn estimated the company’s capital investment in the effort
over the first 18 months would total $30 million — including facility
and renovations, equipment, hiring, and purchasing rights for the initial
productions his company has planned. Sanborn’s resume boasts an
extensive background in aviation, filmmaking, and aerial photography.
The New Hollywood:SARASOTA’S BID TO LURE FILMMAKERS
By Steven J. Smith
Ringling College student learns the art of digital filmmaking.
Sanborn, 58, plans to hire about 117 employees over the next
several years to help him expand, operate, and maintain his dream.
As of this writing, he has hired about 20, addressing the company’s
clerical, editing, producing, and writing needs.
“And the ripple effect of that is much bigger than people realize,”
he said. “The TV series Burn Notice, for example, which is filmed in
South Florida, infuses between $17-18 million into Miami’s economy
every season. They come in with a crew of 120 people, but another
2,000-3,000 additional jobs come with those every year in the form
of the need for hotel workers, restaurants, clothing stores, hardware
stores. It’s significant.”
The first phase of Sanborn Studios will include renovating an
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existing 30,000 square-foot building. Eventually, the
project could encompass 25 acres.
“Our ultimate goal is to build a state-of-the-art facility
and grow this into a production center for Florida,”
Sanborn said. “If you have facilities and you have people,
it becomes an attractive turnkey operation.”
Sanborn is already in pre-production for Miami 24/7,
a 13-week TV series slated to go before the cameras
on May 16. “The show is about a TV news helicopter
reporter, based loosely on a lot of our experiences in
New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia,” Sanborn
said. “It’s a high-impact show featuring newsroom
drama and the sex appeal of aviation.”
Sanborn added there are two more series in
development: Cutting-Edge Medicine, which takes
viewers on an unscripted adventure as America’s
breakthrough medical approaches are examined, and
You Can Make A Difference, a show that finds people
in need and matches them up with businesses that
can use them.
“I probably wouldn’t have attempted an undertaking
as large as this one in any other city in Florida,”
Sanborn said. “This city is so arts-friendly and so
committed. Right here, we’ve got set designers,
lighting designers. And you’ve got Ringling College of
Art and Design, New College, and local high schools
filled with very talented students that we can provide a
mentoring environment for.”
Speaking of Ringling College, here’s another asset
filmmakers are looking to utilize: a brand new, 3,000
square-foot post-production facility planned to open on
the first floor of their Goldstein Center by August, 2011,
according to Dr. Larry Thompson, college president. “It
will hold a number of editing suites, dubbing stations,
a viewing area, and some offices,” Thompson said,
adding that Sarasota County has underwritten the
facility’s $1.5 million price tag, chipping in an extra
quarter million in seed money to help bring in film
companies to work with college students.
Thompson said the college has also developed a
consulting relationship with Future Films, LLC, which is
helping by making connections between the school and
such Hollywood producers and directors as Paul Schiff
(Rushmore, My Cousin Vinny), Werner Herzog (Grizzly
Man, Fitzcarraldo), and Ed Carroll (chief operating officer
of Rainbow Entertainment Services, which has produced
such series as Mad Men and Breaking Bad).
“These people have come in to work with our
students, helping and teaching them about what the
real world is like,” Thompson said. “We’ll continue
working with them, bringing them in for 6-10 weeks,
and helping them here with post-production work on
their projects through our internship program, where it
would cost less than to do it up in New York.”
Paul Schiff, he added, has already agreed to bring
the film he is currently producing to Ringling for post-
production work.
“Werner Herzog will be coming in March to work
with some of our students over the spring break on
some film-related projects he’s got going,” Thompson
said. “And Andy Garcia will soon come here to meet
Clockwise:
Ken Sanborn, in his office at Sanborn
Studios. The Emmy award in the background
is one of two he has won for
aerial photo-journalism.
Audience Shot of Digital
Filmmaking Studio Lab
series.
Green screen technology is
just one aspect of what Sanborn
Studios plans to offer the filmmaking community
in greater Sarasota.
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with our students. That’s invaluable to them.”
Sam Logan, a partner in Future Films and a
native Sarasotan, agreed. “It’s amazing to watch
somebody like Werner Herzog or Ed Carroll or Paul
Schiff answer the question, ‘How did you get started
and how did you end up where you are?’” Logan
said. “That’s one of the greatest joys I get out of
this, watching a student find out that Ed Carroll was
a campus deejay. Or that Paul Schiff got started at
MTV and now he makes major motion pictures.”
Are there any synergies going on currently between
Ringling College and Sanborn Studios?
“We’ve spoken a bit to them, telling them we look
forward to working with them,” Thompson said.
“Whenever they have an excess of work, they can
come to us for post-production needs. Yes, we’re very
excited about working with them.”
Thompson added that the three-way mix of
interested director/producers, Sanborn Studios, and
the Ringling post-production facility will be hard to
beat. “It’s a real different kind of strategy, and I think
it has incredible potential to work,” Thompson said.
“It’s a win-win-win for everybody. And when these
producers and directors find out about the incredible
talent of our students, they’re just amazed by it.”
Logan concurred. “I’m excited because when you
bring these people to this town and they spend some
quality time here and they work and see the talent
pool that’s here, they realize how special Sarasota is,”
Logan said.
Above:Ringling students
digitally shoots a scene for a
class project.
Student working in the Ringling Design Center.
The three-way mix of interested director/producers, Sanborn Studios, and the Ringling post-production facility will be hard to beat. It’s a real different kind of strategy, and I think it has incredible potential to work, It’s a win-win-win for everybody.
– Dr. Larry Thompson
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Nate Jacobs
West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
Founderby Gus Mollasis
Where were you born?
Tampa, Florida.
Describe some of your first experiences in discovering your tal-
ents from your childhood.
I always loved theater, but I was shy and introverted. People
don’t believe that today but I was. I have nine brothers and one
sister and I was the least likely one that you would notice. I was
the quiet one in the corner, but I always observed and listened.
So I got involved in some plays at church. As long as I wasn’t
too out front, I was okay. I didn’t want to sing in front of anybody.
I would sing in the backyard at my grandma’s house by myself.
Sometimes I would hear my family talking and asking, “Who’s
singing like that?” I wouldn’t say anything. My brothers would
coax me into playing a bunch of sports, but that wasn’t my thing.
I was a natural storyteller and my brothers would drag me into
telling them a story.
Did you have any heroes growing up?
I really respected my grandmother, a poor girl from Georgia who
moved to Florida on her own. She always had this job at the
dietary department at the local hospital and she built this house
from the ground up. She was shoulder to shoulder with my moth-
er raising us after my parents split up. I remember her just han-
dling it – always handling it, always strong, always there. So when
I was a kid, I would look at this woman and be amazed, because
she just had it together, until she left here at almost 96 years old.
Ceola Webb was my hero. She would say this thing that I remem-
ber to this day. One day we were arguing over the ownership of
something. She said, “If you got your own, you wouldn’t have to
ask anybody for anything. You always get your own and then you
don’t worry about somebody taking or borrowing it. Always get
your own.” That was a lesson for all us, on how to control your
destiny. You control it by providing for yourself.
Describe your first experience going to the theater.
I was in the third grade and they took us to see Hansel and Gretel at
this big theater. All this color, music and excitement filled my senses.
I was totally taken by it. As I rode away from that theater, it was so
powerful to me that it weighed on me for years. I was fascinated at
what theater had done for me. That was my first key exposure. I
didn’t know what to do with it. I just knew that it captivated me.
Nate from an interview
His part in life is simple and one role to which he always goes back. Nate Jacobs is perfectly cast as a
man with many talents, who cares and nurtures many talented people to be their best and to own every
role that they play in their lives. It is something that would make his grandma proud. Today he leads the
West Coast Black Theatre Troupe into a new era doing what he has always done best, telling stories
to the masses while enjoying every play one day at a time. Recently I sat down with him, and we took
a look a look at some scenes from an interview of his life.
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Describe a moment when the light bulb went off and you real-
ized that theater may be in your future.
I was taking a theater class and I was the prop person. Well
a kid got fired from the play, so the drama teacher, Mr. Davis,
approached me and asked me if I wanted to be in a play. He
gave me a script and told me to take a look at it. I went home
and memorized this part. The next day he was shocked that I
memorized it. He said, “I told you to read the play, not memorize
it.” So he asked what did I learn? I spilled out all these lines.
And that day he told me, “You are a natural, you belong in the
theater.” I ended up in the play. It was called Eden. And it was
about a West Indian family, moving into America and confront-
ing prejudice from everybody. I was nervous, nervous, nervous,
nervous, but I held that role down. That was my first real taste
with real theater. I knew I liked it. But I didn’t know what to do
after that experience.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to do television. I would watch The Carol Burnett Show.
I was fascinated by that woman and I was glued to the TV. It was
my dream, but I couldn’t see how that could ever happen to me.
Before establishing the WBTT in Sarasota who were some of
the people that influenced your direction into theater and to
Sarasota?
I was attending Florida A&M University and I was influenced by
my mentor, Dr. Henry L. Porter, who came to Tallahassee and
taught me about self-confidence and the choir. He came to
Sarasota and asked me if I would head up the art department
at school, because I had graduated with a fine arts degree.
When I got there I realized these kids would not keep quiet but
I knew how to handle this, so I started developing musicals
and unique original plays. We began doing plays at Christmas,
in the spring and for black history month. They began to take
on this popularity. This was at West Coast School for Human
Development.
Who was another big influence in your involvement in theater?
My brother was the president of the drama club at FAMU and he
was getting ready to go to law school at Howard. I found myself
in the theater at FAMU. I’d be sitting there in the theater say-
ing, “This is kind of cool, but I could never do that, I’m too shy.”
Something inside of me was calling to theater, but shyness was
keeping me away from it. As I started to develop, people would
say, “You’re so funny you should be in the theater.” Eventually
I found myself in a play. My brother Michael loved theater and
would corral me into doing theater at the church plays. We would
put on shows. I always wanted to be in the back. Michael would
call to tell me his theater experiences. He’d say I saw this and I
saw that, and I thought of you. I remember when he saw Dream
Girls, he’d call and I lived the play vicariously through him. He
was seeing the world. I was at home babysitting my five younger
siblings with my mom. That was my part-time job as well as go-
ing to school. I was doing all this and I became tired of taking
care of all these kids. So as I applied for jobs out of college and
the jobs that they called me back for were for things like a youth
counselor. I had a moment of self-realization. I knew I had some-
thing that related to kids and young people. I looked at myself
and said, “Nate, embrace it, stop fighting it.” And that is how this
company started.
The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe is...
A stage of discovery, where a person such as I who has limited
exposure to the arts, can come into our studio and get the devel-
opment, training and opportunity to actually express what they
want to do in the performing arts.
How important is it for the black community in Sarasota to
have this voice in theater?
The purpose of black theater is to keep that voice alive — the
voices of Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, August Wilson, the
stories, the experiences, the contributions of African-Americans
— and a lot has been told through theater. If the youth don’t get
exposed to them, those legacies will die. And the purpose of
black theater is to be the steward of that work, and expose it to
generations to come.
When people leave your theater what do you hope they take
home with them?
Inspiration, joy, insight and knowledge of something that they
didn’t know before they came through that door.
What does the WBTT mean to you?
It is an essential part of this cultural community, because I know
for a fact, without a platform that we provide in this commu-
nity, there are a lot of extremely talented artists that would fall
through the cracks.
How does the new space on Orange feel to you and the troupe?
It gives us a sense of ownership and confirmation that we have
a voice in this richly cultured community. There is a professional-
ism and stability about you when you have a building. They know
where to find you and it tells people that you are going to be
around for awhile.
What do you enjoy more, acting in a play or directing a play?
They are two different feelings. I enjoy them both, but personally
I enjoy performing more.
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Describe the feeling you get when you discover, train and
mentor new talent?
That is the joy of what I do. That is my gift and I know that’s my
gift. That is who I am. That is Nate Jacobs. That is my reward
for doing this.
How quick do you know if a performer has that special thing
that it takes to become a great performer and star?
Almost immediate. I have this sixth-sense. Recently a young
man came in and read for me for the Marvin Gaye show. Im-
mediately I saw it. He’s an actor. He doesn’t know it yet, but he
is. So now he’s going to be starring in this show.
What is your advice to young people who think they have
that special something?
Encourage their parents to get them involved on some level
of the performing arts. And that’s when they will know if they
have it.
How do you decide if a show has merit and should be put up
on your stage?
I have a standard that I go by. It has to be quality material and
have some significance as far as the fabric of American life or
life, period. For example, we do our Motown shows because
they capture the vision of Berry Gordy Jr. and a time that
sadly will not come in music again. I wanted to put that show
on not only because the music is so good, but also because
I respect that legacy.
I love theater because...
of how it affects mankind. People are receptive to it. People
will sit in a theater and embrace stuff that they will not in any
other venue and walk out of that theater totally transformed.
Recently a mom came up to me in tears and thanked me for
having a character in a play that dissuaded a young black man
from wearing his pants low — ala rappers. Her son, after see-
ing the play, tucked in his shirt and pulled his pants up.
What do you hope becomes the legacy of WBTT?
A perpetual door for aspiring artists to walk through to find
training, guidance and direction and a platform to develop into
that artist they dream to be.
When the final curtain closes on you and you have produced
your last show, how do you want to be remembered?
That I inspired somebody to be better and I helped somebody
be the best at what they do.
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February 11-12, 2011
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CIRCLE OFCIRCLE OF
CONFUSIONBy Sue Blue (Photo by www.aerialphs.com)
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My boss recently asked me if an apostrophe should be placed in the word St.
Armand’s. Or is it properly spelled St. Armands without the apostrophe? Or
maybe, St Armands’? It’s understandable that he is confused. He is from Mas-
sachusetts. But I am from Sarasota and I’m also confused. No matter, it is flat-
tering that the boss believes I am an authority on anything Sarasotan. Or is it Sarasotian?
The real confusion began back in 1893 when a Frenchman, who had been living in Louisiana,
came to Sarasota to homestead on a tiny island in Sarasota Bay. There was nothing on this little
piece of land that would attract any living being except the creatures thriving in the mangroves.
The Frenchman paid $21.71 for three tracts of land where he raised produce, which he sold in a
dockside market after rowing across the bay to the mainland. His name was St. Amand. Notice
the absence of the letter “r”. A clerk (we’ll blame it on the hired help) may have added it when pre-
paring the homestead papers. From that time on unto this day, that bit of land has been known as
St. Armand’s. The name usually appears without the apostrophe for unknown reasons.
In 1911, John Ringling and his lovely wife, Mable, came here to vacation. Sarasota caught their
fancy and they bought a home near the bayfront in 1912 where they stayed while preparing to
build the palatial Ca’d’Zan. John Ringling began to invest in Sarasota’s future. By 1917 he’d
purchased the “Ringling Isles” where his Ringling Estates dreams could grow.
The St. Armands Key property was the focal point of “Mister John’s” vision. The plans, devised
by a landscape architect, placed streets to be lined with residential lots radiating from a shop-
ping-dining circle of smart shops and gourmet restaurants. By 1925, Ringling had begun work
on the causeway that would join the mainland of downtown Sarasota to St. Armands Key.
The causeway opened one year later when Ringling, in his green Rolls Royce, drove across
Sarasota Bay to begin the Ringling Estates venture. It must have been an exciting, circus-like
atmosphere as the crowds followed to the bandstand in the Circle where the National Czecho-
slovakian Band played concerts all afternoon. An estimation of the enthusiasm for Ringling’s
development was reflected in the claimed one million dollars of property sales on that first day.
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Left: Aerial view of St. Armands in 1926 shortly after opening of the Ringling Estates to the public. (Photo courtesy of The History Center)
Right: John Ringling’s St. Armand’s Circle, designed by landscape architect, John J. Watson, still contains the Italian statuary from Rome, Naples and Venice collected by the Ringlings. (Picture circa late 1925 courtesy of The History Center of Sarasota.)
The boom time ended very quickly. By 1928, Sarasota was in
deep financial trouble. Land sales stopped completely. The 1929
crash followed and the entire nation sank into depression. During
the ‘30s and ‘40s St. Armands Circle was just a roundabout way
of getting over to Lido Beach. The Italian statuary Ringling had
placed in this park-like setting peered out accusingly through the
overgrown mass of tropical foliage.
“Mister John” died in 1936. His real estate office building stood
vacant, unused and neglected for decades. Rudy Bundy, the or-
chestra leader who had come here to open the Lido Casino, later
serving as vice-president/treasurer for Ringling Brothers, Bar-
num and Bailey Circus, told a story about one middle of the night
adventure he experienced with his good friend, John Ringling
North. They had an idea for an unusual nightclub and, inspired
by the moment, they broke into the deserted real estate office
thinking it might be just right for what they had in mind. They
decided it was too small for their big idea and fortunately made a
clean getaway before any night watchman discovered the break-
ing and entering. Bundy and North did open that nightclub which
they called the M’ToTo Room in the John Ringling Hotel. Bundy’s
orchestra furnished the music while circus acts (a dancing horse,
trapeze artists, jugglers tossing flames into the candelabra) ap-
peared nightly. M’ToTo Room was a smashing success.
Gradually, during the 1950s, St. Armands began to stir. Shops
were built and restaurants found a clientele eager to experience
fine dining in a casual atmosphere. John Ringling’s historic real
estate office building has housed Café L’Europe since 1973. The
Circle boasts no dancing horses, no theatres, no operas, nor a
symphony hall, yet St. Armands Circle is a great source of enter-
tainment. While waiting in the inevitable traffic for pedestrians to
cross the streets, people-watching is a must. Some individuals
are startled that you have actually stopped your car to give them
a chance to scurry across. Others stroll leisurely while staring
ahead with a superior eyebrow-raised demeanor. Others are so
grateful they wave and smile and almost curtsy. And the attire!
During our recent frosty days those dear tourists from the great
frozen tundra appear in their sleeveless shirts and short shorts
while I’m freezing in my heated auto.
St. Armands is currently booming. There are more than 130 elegant
shops, galleries, and boutiques. The restaurants and sidewalk cafes
offer diverse and tasteful dining experiences. When driving or walk-
ing down the streets leading away from the Circle, the residential
architecture displays a pleasing blend of historic and contemporary
styles. John Ringling never had the opportunity of realizing his dream
but his vision for St. Armands is very much in evidence today.
While reviewing a bit of Sarasota history to verify my dates for this
article, the question of St. Armands (without the apostrophe) or
St. Armand’s (with the apostrophe) appeared again and again.
One author, considered to be the absolute authority on Sarasota
history, spelled St. Armand’s in one paragraph and in the fol-
lowing paragraph he spelled the name minus the apostrophe.
I must assume that he was also confused. I have decided not
to be confused. I will henceforth base my spelling on the City
of Sarasota’s street sign which boldly proclaims “St. Armands
Circle” (no apostrophe). It doesn’t really make sense but I figure
you can’t fight City Hall.
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LASIK, Cataract and Lens Replacement Surgeon
With today’s technological advances in the field of refractive
surgery, there are more options than ever for people suffering
from poor vision due to cataracts, macular degeneration and
other serious eye conditions. All-laser LASIK, cataract surgery,
and the recently FDA-approved implantable miniature telescope
(IMT) offer exciting solutions for many of our patients.
Over 7 million LASIK Procedures Performed
LASIK has been the most studied elective surgery ever per-
formed. With over 7 million procedures performed in the US to
date, LASIK has proven itself to be the most successful and most
popular when compared to any other form of elective surgery.
The biggest leap forward came when LASIK was taken to an
all-laser level, what we call “All-Laser LASIK.” Center For Sight
was the first practice on the west coast of Florida to offer it
and the only practice in the Sarasota area that offers it today.
With “All-Laser LASIK,” LASIK evolved from blade-based into
a blade-free procedure, with no sharp objects or needles. This
advancement transformed the surgery into a micron-precision
procedure that is safer and more effective than the traditional
blade-based surgery. Not only do we see fewer complications
and faster recovery, we also see better vision for our patients.
These claims have been supported by dozens of comparisons
in the scientific literature.
Cataract Surgery and Lens Replacement Surgery
As we age, our natural lens begins to lose its flexibility, and we
develop presbyopia (the need for reading glasses). Later in life,
we start to get clouding in that lens, which is called a cataract.
If the cataract interferes with vision, it can be corrected with
surgery—removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a new
artificial lens or IOL. The cosmetic form of cataract surgery is
lens replacement surgery or refractive lens exchange. This is
an elective procedure for a patient who doesn’t have cataracts,
but wants to be rid of their glasses. We can remove their natural
lens, which is the wrong power for their eye, and exchange it
with a new lens of the right power.
Life-changing Advanced Lenses
Cataract surgery patients have many options when it comes
to modern cataract surgery. One very important choice for pa-
tients is which lens to choose: standard or advanced.
Advanced lenses have completely revolutionized cataract and
lens replacement surgery because they provide distance vision
and reading vision in both eyes — typically without glasses. There
are two types of advanced lenses: the multifocal type such as the
ReSTOR® lens, and the accommodating type, such as the Crys-
talens®. Unlike standard lenses, advanced lenses can treat both a
person’s cataracts and provide near and far vision in both eyes.
Based on our experience at Center For Sight, 85 to 95 percent
of our patients with advanced lenses will not use glasses for any
activity whatsoever. We see some of the happiest patients you
can imagine. It’s a very gratifying part of what I do.
Implantable Miniature Telescope
A revolutionary development in ophthalmology is the Implant-
able Miniature Telescope (IMT), a device recently approved by
the FDA. This device may help restore vision in patients with
severe macular degeneration. The IMT, about the size of a pea,
is surgically implanted into the eye and acts like a telephoto lens
of a camera. Once implanted, the telescope projects enlarged
images onto healthy areas of the central retina outside the de-
generated macula, enabling the patient to see. This painless
procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. We expect to
start implanting the lens in early 2011.
For more information, please visit CenterForSight.net or call 941-
925-2020. LASIK, Cataract and Lens Replacement Surgeon Dr.
William Lahners is Medical Director and Director of Laser Vi-
sion Services at Center For Sight. Assistant Clinical Professor
of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, Dr. Lahn-
ers is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board
of Ophthalmology and in LASIK by the American Board of Eye
Surgery. He has authored multiple textbook chapters on vision
correction and recently was the chief editor of the chapter in the
online interactive ophthalmology textbook.
(Data source on LASIK: Washington Post, April 25, 2008)
BRINGING CLEARVISION TO LIFE
By William J. Lahners, MD, FACS
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Cancer is a very complex disease. No one thing will
cause cancer; instead a combination of events will trig-
ger the disease. These events include genetic predispo-
sition, genetic damage form carcinogens and environ-
mental factors. There are genetic cancers but they are a
small percentage of the cancers diagnosed. For example
breast cancer is genetic in only 5% of the women. What
it is well known is that smoking causes cancer of the
lung, head and neck, pancreas and bladder cancer.
What I can do to decrease my risk of cancer?
It is important to live as healthy as possible. Eat a bal-
anced diet, exercise and avoid carcinogens like ciga-
rettes. If you have a very strong family history of cancer
see your physician for the recommended screening pro-
grams, for example mammograms and colonoscopies.
Remember cancer is curable when diagnosed early.
What are the symptoms of cancer?
The symptoms usually depend on the organ where the
cancer has originated. However, these are symptoms
that are usually associated with cancer. Any new lump,
changing moles, changes in bowel habits, rectal bleed-
ing, and persistent and worsening pain in any part of
the body, persistent cough or blood in the sputum,
weight loss and lack of appetite.
What I can do if I am diagnosed with cancer?
The most important thing is to get involved in your care.
You need to know what type of cancer you have, what
stage, and you need to ask your doctor what types of
treatment are available to you. Remember there is no
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT CANCER
By M. Claudia Mallarino, MD
better advocate for your health than you.
How is cancer treated?
Cancer treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach.
The team usually includes a surgeon, oncologist and
radiation oncologist. If the tumors can be removed,
that it is usually the best choice. Once the tumor is
removed many patients need to receive adjuvant che-
motherapy and radiotherapy in order to decrease the
risk of recurrence. The reason cancer patients require
chemotherapy and or radiation therapy even after the
tumor is completely removed, is because cancer cells
can be dislodge and travel in the lymphatic and blood
stream and later on cause metastasis or recurrence of
the cancer. Most patients are cured with this multidis-
ciplinary approach as long as the cancer is diagnosed
in an early stage. It is important to remember that the
best chance of cure is at diagnosis. Once the cancer
comes back it is treatable but not usually curable.
We at Lakewood Ranch Cancer Center are offering a
multidisciplinary approach of treatment. Patients diag-
nosed with cancer will be seen the same day by the on-
cologist and the radiation oncologist. This approach of-
fers the patient a state of the art care close to home. The
center also offers the latest research protocols where
patient can have access to the experimental treatments
even before they are available to all the patients.
Medical Oncologist M. Claudia Mallarino, MD practices
at Florida Cancer Specialist, 6310 Health Park Way Suite
200, Bradenton, FL 34202. 941.907.4737
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Cancer is common in dogs and cats. It accounts for almost
half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Cats get
fewer cancers than humans but dogs get cancer at roughly
the same rate. Some frequently asked questions and an-
swers about cancer in dogs and cats have been published
by the American Veterinary Medical Association and Veteri-
nary Cancer Society and are listed below.
What are neoplasia, tumors and cancer?
Neoplasia is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or
tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called
a neoplasm or tumor. It can be benign or malignant. Benign
neoplasms do not grow aggressively, do not invade the sur-
rounding body tissues, and do not spread throughout the
body. Malignant neoplasms, on the other hand, tend to grow
rapidly, invade the tissues around them and spread or me-
tastasie to other parts of the body.
How is it Diagnosed?
Neoplasia is often suspected on the basis of the pet’s medi-
cal history and physical exam. Additional tests, such as ra-
diographs (x-rays), blood tests, and ultrasound exams, may
be necessary to confirm neoplasia. A biopsy, taking a tissue
sample from the neoplasm for examination under a micro-
scope, is usually necessary to confirm the diagnosis and
help determine if the neoplasm is benign or malignant. Ad-
ditional biopsies of other tissues, such as lymph nodes, may
be necessary to determine how far a malignant neoplasm
(cancer) has spread.
Is neoplasia preventable?
Unfortunately, the cause of most neoplastic diseases is
not known and, therefore, prevention is difficult. Early de-
tection and treatment are the best ways to manage neo-
plasia in pets.
CANCER INCOMPANION ANIMALS
By Heidi Ward, DEM
How is cancer treated?
Each type of neoplasia requires individual care and may
include one or a combination of treatment therapies such
as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryosurgery (freezing),
hyperthermia (heating) or immunotherapy. Your pets overall
health is important too, and your veterinarian may recom-
mend dietary changes or other things to help your pet better
respond to treatment. Once you have a diagnosis, your vet-
erinarian will discuss the best treatment option(s) for your pet
and the risks and side effects associated with each option.
Pain management is also an important part of treatment.
Some types of neoplasia can be cured, but other types can
only be managed to decrease spread and prolong your pets
comfort and life as much as possible. How early a neoplasm
is detected and the type of neoplasm are often the biggest
factors determining the success of treatment.
Sometimes, euthanasia is considered when a pet has neo-
plasia (especially with some cancers). Before you make your
decision for treatment or euthanasia, discuss the options so
you can make the best choice for your pet and your family.
What is the success rate?
This strongly depends upon the type and extent of the neo-
plasia, as well as the aggressiveness of therapy. Benign neo-
plasms are usually easier to treat and treatment of any type
of neoplasia is more likely to be successful if the neoplasms
are detected early. Although some neoplasms (especially
more aggressive cancers) cannot be cured, treatment can
prolong your pet’s life and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Heidi Ward practices at Gulf Coast Veterinary Oncol-
ogy and Internal Medicine, 7519 S. Tamiami Trail, Sara-
sota, FL, 34231. 941.926.1920
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THE GOLDEN APPLE DINNER THEATREDrag Queen Bingo
Leave your inhibitions and your delicate sensibilities at the
door before entering The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre any Fri-
day night for Drag Queen Bingo — a freewheeling, hell-raising,
couture-conscious evening of gender-bending decadence and
rib-tickling fun.
And bingo.
No, this is not the kind of bingo you’ll find at your local church
hall, thank God. With co-hostesses Beneva Fruitville (Berry Ayers,
who also created the show) and Lindsay Carlton (Greyling John-
son) dictating the rules, you’ll barely realize it’s the same game.
But it is, with hilarious surprises, detours, and consequences
along the way.
I won’t give it all away here, because you really have to see it
to believe it. Suffice it to say that whenever Beneva draws an “O”
number, you’d better make a big “O” with your arms and quick,
or suffer her wrath. Move too slowly in making this “air vagina,”
guys, and she’ll “accidentally” drop a ball, forcing you to come up
on stage and pick it up — after taking off your shirt, of course. If
you win a game of bingo, you’ll enjoy a nice prize. But don’t think
you’re getting away that easy. Beneva will lead the audience in a
very special curse, just for you!
It’s all in the spirit of good fun. And in between games, Ayers
and Johnson prove themselves talented singers and lip-synchers,
performing a collection of songs by current and former divas that
are guaranteed to please. Wave a dollar bill in front of them and
they’ll even come over for a special moment with you!
Doors open every Friday at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts
at 8 p.m. Get there early for a menu of “light bites” consisting of
burgers, salads, quesadillas, cocoanut shrimp, and more. And be
sure to save room for the free jello shots that everyone gets when
a very special number is drawn. Can you guess what that number
might be ...?
Coming up at The Golden Apple are A Royal Audience With
Dame Edna, I Do! I Do!, and Avenue Q. Reserve your seats now
by calling the box office at (941) 366-5454 or visit their Web site at
www.thegoldenapple.com.
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATREThe 39 Steps
If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic films or simply enjoy
a rousing evening of inventive comedy performed at breakneck
speed by a phenomenally talented quartet of actors, you mustn’t
miss this fabulous show, now playing at Florida Studio Theatre’s
Gompertz Theatre through Feb. 20.
The plot, loosely based by Patrick Barlow around Hitchcock’s
1935 film of the same name, discovers Richard Hannay (Michael
Frederic) as a wanted man trying to prove his innocence on a mur-
der charge while thrust into the center of a nefarious Nazi-inspired
conspiracy to achieve world domination.
As Mr. Frederic’s Hannay ricochets from London to the
Scottish countryside, he evades the authorities and unravels the
plot. Along the way, he encounters Curran Connor and Sheffield
Chastain as a veritable army of plodding policemen, evil agents,
Highlander hoteliers, swamp bogs (yes, I said swamp bogs!), and
(respectively) the oddly gifted Mr. Memory, hypnotized to remem-
ber details of war-making weaponry and the diabolical Professor
Jordan, dedicated to enslaving the planet under a Nazi regime.
Mr. Frederic smoothly blends all of the most alluring quali-
ties of Hitchcock’s leading men: loyalty, patriotism, good looks,
quick wit, dry humor, and an unfailing dedication to overcome any
obstacle. Messers Connor and Chastain seamlessly morph from
character to character, in many cases simultaneously conducting
conversations with each other — and with themselves individually
— as they create a zany world of Hitchcock’s colorful supporting
players. Letitia Lange creatively handles all of the ladies’ parts,
from a femme fatale spy to a sex-starved Scottish housewife to an
unwilling and clueless heroine, handcuffed to Hannay. The overall
effect is dizzying and stupendous.
A respectful nod must also go to director Eric Hissom, whose
sure hand with the material and madcap pacing unerringly steer
us through this clever play, and whose respect for Hitchcock’s
genre is lovingly expressed throughout. Hitchcock fans will no
doubt spot shrewdly placed tributes to many of his films in visual,
musical, and spoken references all along the way. Add to that Jo-
seph P. Oshry’s lush lighting, April Soroko’s flexible sets, and Britt
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Sandusky’s wonderful sound design, and you’ve got an
evening of theater that simply can’t be beat.
Coming soon to FST are Race and Ghost-Writer. For
more info on any of these shows or to order tickets, call
the box office at (941) 366-9000 or visit them online at
www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
THE WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPEAin’t Misbehavin’
The joint was jumpin’ over at the Westcoast Black
Theatre Troupe’s new digs, on 1646 10th Way just off
North Orange, where their recent production of Ain’t
Misbehavin’ was a joy to the eyes and ears.
Under the lively direction and choreography by Har-
ry Bryce and the phenomenal music direction of LaTerry
Butler, this show is a happy-go-lucky tribute to one of the
jazz era’s brightest lights and greatest talents — Thomas
“Fats” Waller, who put his indelible stamp on a music
form that endures to this day.
Waller died of pneumonia at the tender age of 39,
but wrote enough hit songs for twice as many years,
from “Honeysuckle Rose” and “I Can’t Give You Any-
thing But Love” to “Mean To Me,” “The Joint Is Jumpin,’”
and “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Let-
ter,” to name a few.
The cast was, in a word, terrific. Ariel Blue knocked
us out with “Squeeze Me,” Leon Pitts put us in stitches
with “Your Feet’s Too Big,” Jnana Cherie seduced us with
“Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now,” Whitney Johnson broke
our hearts with “Mean To Me,” and Donald Frison’s devil-
ish charisma bowled us over with “The Viper’s Drag” and
“The Reefer Song.”
The company wowed us at the end with “Black And
Blue,” a searing anthem of racial prejudice, and brought
it home with an absolutely smashing encore of “Ain’t
Misbehavin.’” A few minor technical glitches failed to
curtail this joyride, and once the WBTT gets completely
settled in I’m sure we’re going to be enjoying their offer-
ings for years to come.
Upcoming WBBT productions include Marvin Gaye,
Five Guys Named Moe, and Hi De Hi De Ho! — Cab
Calloway. Call the box office for more information and
reservations at (941) 366-1505, and visit them online at
www.wbttroupe.org.
Get your tickets to upcoming performances you won’t want to miss!Marvin Gaye, “The Prince of Soul” The Man and His MusicRuns through February 20 / Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe / 941.366.1505An original musical celebrating the extraordinary life an music of singer/
songwriter Marvin Gaye.
RaceRuns through March 19 / Florida Studio Theatre / 941.366.9000A provocative new legal drama by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner
David Mamet.
Avenue QFebruary 15 - April 10 / Golden Apple Dinner Theatre / 941.366.5454A new breed of musical this 3 Tony Award winning musical is hilariously
performed by a wonderful mix of humans and puppets.
La BêteRuns through February 20 / Asolo Repertory Theatre / 941.381.8000A great classical actor fights to protect tradition from the new, the outra-
geous, the vulgar, the truly popular. A riotously hilarious and theatrically
brilliant struggle that may have no winners.
12 Angry MenRuns through March 26 / Asolo Repertory Theatre / 941.381.8000Twelve strangers united only by their civic duty struggle to make the right
decision in this contemporary classic. The jury’s electric debate over a
young man’s fate will keep you riveted ‘til the final curtain.
Guys & DollsFebruary 17 – March 6 / Manatee Players / 941.748.5875Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic
comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of
vivid characters who have become legends in the canon.
RumorsFebruary 17 – 27 / The Players Theatre / 941.365.2494 Four couples go to the townhouse of a deputy New York City mayor and his
wife to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary, but the party never begins
because the host has shot himself in the head and his wife is missing.
La boheme / Don Giovanni / I Lombardi / The CrucibleVarious dates for all 4 Operas during February and March / Sarasota Opera / 941.366.8450
Beauty and the BeastFebruary 1 – 9 / Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / 941.953.3368This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lav-
ish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers.
The King & IFebruary 15 – March 13 / Venice Theatre / 941.488.1115Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless classic musical transports you to
1862 Siam.
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Just minutes from
Downtown Sarasota,
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that youʼll want to explore.
Located on South Osprey Av-
enue between Hyde Park and
Hillview, the Village is a mecca
of great food, trendy shops,
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The 7th annual Perlman & Pearls gala, presented by The Perlman
Music Program/Suncoast (PMP), was held at Michael’s On
East. More than 350 people attended the gala, including Itzhak and
Toby Perlman, 35 PMP students and 15 faculty members. The gala
celebrates the culmination of the two-week PMP Winter Residency,
which offers unparalleled musical training for young students who
play the violin, viola, cello, and bass. A live auction, hosted by Jimmy
Dean, featured a violin signed by Mr. Perlman and his students, and a
week’s stay in Aspen, Colorado. This festive event was chaired by Liz
Barzell, Debbie Haspel, and Fran Lambert, and included a slideshow
by Barbara Brizdle and a keynote speech by Toby Perlman. The
magnificent centerpieces were created by Mr. Florist.
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Perlman & Pearls Gala
Barbara Brizdle & Larry Schoenberg with Marion & Bernard Levine
Bill & Adrienne Lindecamp
Itzhak & Toby Perlman
Roz Goldberg & Alan Bandler
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The Nikias family began the legacy of owning and operating restaurants in New
York and wanting a change of lifestyle for themselves and their children, moved to
SW Florida in the late 1970’s. It wasn’t long after that move that Harry Nikias opened
several restaurants here in Sarasota, including the Dutch Valley (owned and oper-
ated for 20 years), Millie’s and the Village Café. The latter 2 are still operated today
by George Nikias and Tom Kouvatsos, Harry’s son and nephew.
In recent years, Harry developed a vision for an exceptional outdoor patio/bar,
one that would be unrivaled in the Sarasota area, and told his son George and neph-
ews Dino Kouvatsos and Tommy about his vision. The boys then took Harry’s ideas,
added their love of sports and passions for both cooking and eating, and ran with
them to build Sarasota’s premium outdoor sports bar, one that is second to none.
This envisioned restaurant and bar is now the Legacy Grille, located at 6606 South
Tamiami Trail, just south of the Stickney Point Bridge, and is a must see for not only
sports fans, but for everyone.
Legacy is more than just a sports bar (over 30 TV’s that are up to 135”), it is a full
service restaurant that caters to families of all sizes. A small game room is available
to entertain kids of all ages, TV’s that can be seen from every angle let dads watch
their favorite games, and widely varied menu choices allow moms to enjoy feeding
their whole families without having to cook! Dino, who brought family recipes (col-
lected from running family owned diners in New York and Connecticut for over 30
years) with him to Florida, is in charge of the kitchen. He doesn’t disappoint with
popular items including Bruschetta Chicken Salad (grilled chicken breast served
over mixed greens and tossed in housemade balsamic dressing with fresh tomato
basil salsa, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles and diced red onion), Angry Lobster
Pasta (fresh lobster tail and claw meat sautéed with olive oil and garlic, tossed with
bow tie pasta and a seasoned tomato cream sauce) and fresh daily specials. He is
also sure to please sports fans with juicy burgers, delicious chicken wings and per-
sonal pizzas, and has included many kid-friendly affordable menu options as well.
The new place in town is a “must” for all locals, snowbirds and tourists. Legacy
Grille in Sarasota: 3 cousins, 3 generations, and one location that is certain to
please everyone.
6606 South Tamiami Trail
941-225-7200Open Daily, 11am-Midnight
THE PERFECT BLEND OF SPORTS, FOOD & DRINK
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Although the year’s shortest month manages to hold two very big opportunities for a pleasurable night out — the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day — once those much-anticipated (by some) events have passed, that still leaves 26 days begging for a bit of fun. Whether it’s a hankering for kicking back to live music or kicking up your heels with some fancy footwork, ‘tis season and we’ve got plenty of choices.
COOL PLACESTO GET YOUR GROOVE ON
By Susan Cullen
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When nothing will do but some island styling
and a fruity libation, making your way out to
The Beach House or Sandbar restaurants
on Anna Maria Island will help you get your
groove on. So will a trip to Siesta Key Village where “the
block that rocks” allows for strolling and enjoying tunes from
the Beach Club and Siesta Key Oyster Bar to Gilligan’s. But,
much as we love that island vacation vibe and the food to
match, there is oh-so-much more to adore.
Tango Steakhouse & Sushi Bar on St. Armands Key is
livening things up with some sexy salsa dancing on Saturday
nights. Lessons start at 8:30 p.m. and the Latin Party kicks
off at 10 p.m., leaving just enough time in between for some
delectable bites. Keep the Latin theme going with some
house-made empanadas or go for some sushi for which
there is just one word: yum. Friday night’s stay lively with
Scott Curts on the guitar.
New to the Sarasota scene is The Loft Ristobar on Fruitville
Road, which bills itself as a dance club and elegant dining
establishment. At The Loft, you may see anything from live
jazz to a Led Zeppelin cover band. On Thursday nights
ladies are treated to no cover charge and a variety of drink
specials. “We have a Russian DJ who does top 40 dance
music,” according to front-of-house manager Jeff Wilson.
“It’s more like a European club; very high energy.”
He describes the menu as American intercontinental with
influences from Italy, Spain and Cuba. Appetizers range from
Tostones Rellenos, plantain patties topped with a medley of
beef, pork and chicken and spiced with a cilantro-garlic aioli
to a sophisticated fresh tuna tartare garnished with capers,
whole grain mustard and basil vinaigrette. Popular entrees
include Veal Osso Bucco and a Seafood Trio that combines
grouper, shrimp and scallops. At $14 each, the menu lives
up to Wilson’s claim of moderate pricing.
Heading south, Mattison’s Forty-One, with its classy
steakhouse ambiance, serves up live music seven nights a
week, and the dance floor is always open. Whether you’re a
Sinatra fan or love that rock and roll, you’ll find the right tunes
for your moves here. For everything from jazz and blues to
Motown and rock and roll, there’s Jennifer Leigh & Her New
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Digs on Fridays. Sunday through
Tuesday, Joe Thayer tinkles the
ivories and his smoky vocals both
soothe and stir the senses. Saturday
focuses on local bands with rockin’
dance music, according to Jennifer
Ahearn-Koch, Mattison’s marketing
and PR maven. Local faves like
Omni and the Venturas are on the
schedule as is Eddie and the Edsels.
Mustang Sally anyone?
Whether you’re cutting the rug or
shaking your thang, nourishment
is required. As we’re talking
steakhouse fare here, you can get
a steaming bowl of French onion
soup as a starter or head straight
for the red meat. Steak Blue tops
a rib eye with sharp Gorgonzola,
Applewood-smoked bacon and a
velvety ruby port reduction. Or you
can go with a classic Steak Diane
or Steak Au Poivre. Prefer seafood?
“We serve stone crab claws and
also grouper with a spoonful of
caviar that we get from Mote,”
Ahearn-Koch said.
For a different twist on island
style, try the Polynesian-themed
Trader Vic’s, which also offers live
entertainment on its water-view
patio every Friday and Saturday.
As the restaurant is along the I-75
corridor, this is not the Gulf we’re
talking about, but a pretty setting
nevertheless. “Music is supplied
by a range of different bands. For
the most part they are classic
rock, boat music, island style
and upbeat,” says Shane Brewer,
general manager.
Menu items are island inspired. “We
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make everything on the menu fresh,”
Brewer said. “We have a lot of classic
American dishes that have an island
twist.” Favorites include Caribbean
barbecued chicken wings with a
homemade sweet Kona sauce that
also moistens a delectably tender
Luau Pulled Pork Sandwich, which
is slow-roasted overnight and
topped with a fruity vinegar (not
mayo) based island slaw. As the
restaurant’s founder Victor Bergeron
is credited with inventing the Mai-
Tai, the cocktail menu is robust
with some 25 different concoctions
available at one of three bars.
One of my personal favorite things to
do — even though it is on Monday
nights and I am usually up before the
birds — is to head to Captain Curt’s
just off the Stickney Bridge on Siesta
Key. After a plateful of traditional
seafood shack grub — a combo of
fish, shrimp and scallops, broiled
or fried, with creamy parsley-boiled
red potatoes — I’m ready to listen
to The Fab Three, a Beatles tribute
band. These three lads clearly enjoy
their music as does the crowd of
all ages, creating a casual, festive
atmosphere where people feel free
to get up and dance a bit at their
tables or (softly) sing along.
What helps take this experience
out of the ordinary is that The Fab
Three tend to choose the less-
clichéd tunes from the Beatle’s
extensive lexicon, eliciting an
“Oh yeah, I remember that one”
response. I always go home with
a smile on my face, and isn’t that
what entertainment is all about?
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In France, Champagne has to be grown in the Champagne
region just as Ports and Sherrys are grown in specifi c regions.
Sherry is a fortifi ed wine made from white grapes that are grown
in Jerez, Spain. Ports come from Portugal in the upper Douro
Valley. The grape varietal used in Sherry is the Palomino grape
and it is produced in many different styles ranging from Fino, the
driest, to the most common known as Cream Sherry. Brandy is
added to fortify the wine. Dry, sweeter Sherries are blends of a
combination of wines such as Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez.
Ports are also a fortifi ed wine but done slightly different than
Sherry in that Brandy is added to stop the fermentation process.
This leaves a residual sugar and intensifi es the alcohol content.
There also many different styles of Port, but one of our favorites
is the Croft, Tawny Port, because it is aged in wooden barrels
for approximately three to four years, which gives off a nice nutty
fl avor. Or why not try Fonseca Bin 27, with has rich ripe fruit
and oak fl avors. Port is traditionally a dessert wine, and I could
not think of a better dessert to enjoy it with than Chef Charlie’s
chocolate truffl es.
From Chef Charlie Flint’s Kitchen
What’s better than a gift for your valentine than chocolate? I
love to mix it up with a big box of chocolate truffl es. You can
fl avor them however your Sweetheart prefers. A bit of citrus,
some crunchy toffee or perhaps a decedent bit of liquor. This
homemade truffl e recipe is quite simple, yet elegant.
For about thirty truffl es, take one and a half pounds of semisweet
chocolate, one and a quarter cups of heavy cream. Finely chop
the chocolate and brim the cream to a boil. Place the chocolate
in a large mixing bowl and pour the hot cream over the top. Mix
well with a whisk and fl avor with the accompaniment of your
choice (don’t be afraid to taste). Pour into a shallow dish and
cool for two to three hours until set well.
When it is set, use a melon ball scoop to shape the truffl es. Scoop,
then roll them in your hands to smooth. After rolling, dust them in
shaved white chocolate or cocoa and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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& Gulf Coast SanctuarySome cute and furry exotics have joined the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctu-
ary, which provides a safe place for exotic and farm animals, wildlife or any animal
in need. You can see them, and many more, at the habitat’s annual Animal Extrava-
ganza fundraiser in support of the animals. It is being held every weekend this month
with entertaining educational animal encounter shows on Fridays at 6 p.m.; Satur-
days at 2 and 6 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Gates open an hour and a half before
the show for viewing all the animals, visiting the petting zoo and for camel and pony
rides. Food also is available. Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children.
Big CatHabitat
Above:Three-year-old Mia is a liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger. She is very smart, has beautiful mark-ings and awesome agility. Mia serves as an ambassa-dor, helping to raise funds for the other animals during the educational demonstrations.
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Clockwise:These big youngsters, two-year-old Nelson and Tigger, show their kittenish side by doing a little tree-hugging. Along with their sister, Baby, Big Cat Habitat took them in from a rescue facility that did not have room for them.
Chance is a baby chimpanzee whose owners had no experience handling apes. They asked Pam Rosaire, who has worked with chim-panzees for more than 40 years, to be his surrogate mother, giving him a second “Chance.”
Sandy, a 6-month-old female lion cub, came to the Habitat along with her sister, Nioby. The cubs were going to be sold (legally) at an exotic animal auction in another state, but Clayton Rosaire, son of the Habitat’s founder Kay Rosaire, talked the owners into donating the cubs to him.
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SHAPING OUR COMMUNITYsave more than $7,000 a year. And The Salvation Army Sarasota Area
Command will leverage more than $550,000 to help struggling families
in Sarasota County pay their utility bills. These are just a few of the
cost savings and revenue boosts expected from $268,755 in grants
recently awarded by Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. For
a complete listing of grants, please visit www.gulfcoastcf.org.
THE PLAYERS THEATRE AND SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS
RECEIVE SELBY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation awarded The Players
Theatre $38,500 to conduct renovations to the theatre including new
carpeting and lighting system. “This grant will assist us to improve the
experience of our patrons while attending performances this season
and into the future,” said Michelle Bianchi Pingel, Managing Director
of The Players Theatre. “It is the generosity of donors like the Selby
Foundation that keep our community theater alive. We are most
appreciative.” www.theplayers.org
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation awarded Senior
Friendship Centers a $47,700 grant for renovations for the Brother
William Geenen Living Room in Sarasota. Funds will be used for reno-
vating bathrooms in the adult day services and Caregiver Resource
Center. The Brother William Geenen Living Room recently celebrated
its 30th anniversary. It was the first building dedicated solely to adult
day services in the nation when it was built, and the first of three
buildings that became Senior Friendship Centers campus in Luke
Wood Park, thought to be the first senior campus in the country.
www.friendshipcenters.org
EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RECOGNIZES OUT-
STANDING DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Easter Seals Southwest Florida held its annual Donor Recognition
Event honoring more than one hundred donors and volunteers. Ginger
Judge, a longtime Easter Seals Board member and supporter, received
the organizations first-ever Crystal Lily Award in honor of more than 35
years of service. Others recognized included: Robert Vecchione, archi-
tect and principal of Cobrooke Ideas/Architecture/Design who donated
more than $10,000 in pro bono services; Stuart J. Roth, founder of
Center for Faith and Freedom, who gave a $10,000 lead gift for remod-
eling therapy and other service rooms; Drapcynzski Memorial Fund in
honor of Frank Drapsynzski for Children’s Therapy; Ed Cauley, Carole
Hopkins and Ken Braley were Volunteers of the Year; and Roger and
Mary Rex for their regular contributions. www.easterseals-swfl.org
2010 A GREAT YEAR FOR LAKEWOOD RANCH
Lakewood Ranch celebrated its top sales year with close to 250
new home sales. “It’s clear buyers feel confident in the market and the
value here,” said Milt Flinn, President of LWR Communities. “We are
estimating 350 new home sales next year, with 50 furnished models
completed by the end of the first quarter and several new neighbor-
hoods coming on board in 2011.” Eleven new home sales in 2010 came
in over $1 million, with the average sales price of a new home in Lake-
wood Ranch at $452,600. In commercial real estate, Lakewood Ranch
leads the market in its low vacancy rate of just 11 percent, compared
to 13 percent in downtown Sarasota and 22 percent in the rest of the
local market. www.lakewoodranch.com
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES $245,000 TO AGENCIES
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County distributed
$245,000 in Season of Sharing funds to ten human service agencies in
Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee Counties to enable them to continue
assisting families with emergency needs. This will allow social workers
in the three counties to help hundreds more people with one-time rent
and mortgage payments, utility bills and other critical expenses up to
$1,000 to stabilize their lives and prevent homelessness. The commu-
nity has raised approximately $745,000 towards its goal of $1 million;
however, The Patterson Foundation matching grant of up to $500,000
for every new and increased donation has not yet been reached. To
make a donation, visit www.CFSarasota.org.
NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA RANKED #11 ON KIPLINGER’S LIST
Kiplingers Personal Finance ranked New College of Florida #11
on its annual ranking of the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” for
2011. This year marks the eighth consecutive time that New College
has placed among the nation’s top 20 public colleges overall on the
Kiplinger’s list of schools delivering a stellar education at an afford-
able price. The special report and complete rankings are available in
the February 2011 issue of Kiplingers Personal Finance magazine and
online at www.kiplinger.com/tools/colleges.
GULF COAST DISTRIBUTES $268,755 IN GRANTS
Children First will use its $20,435 grant to install solar heating
systems on existing water heaters at two sites. The organization ex-
pects to save at least $70,000 over the lives of the systems. At the
Charlotte County Habitat ReSale Store in Murdock, a $19,944 Gulf
Coast grant will pay for energy-efficiency improvements expected to
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