Presented by Sarasota Orthopedic Associates 6:30 P.M

PROMOTION AN OCEANIC EVENING AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

COME SEE THE DOCS ROCK! doctoridol.eventbrite.com Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sarasota

OCTOBER 26, 2013 Presented by Sarasota Orthopedic Associates 6:30 p.m. PRODUCED BY MOLLY HUNSINGER Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing Trading their lab coats for leather pants, some of Sarasota-Manatee’s most skilled musical physicians and surgeons come together annually for Doctor Idol—a battle of the bands for charity. Catch a glimpse about this year’s cause, celebrity judges and six of the 12 bands featured at this year’s Doctor Idol event.

Individual Tickets & Sponsorships Available All proceeds from this year’s Oceanic Evening will bene t the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

For information contact:

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SINCE 1970, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS have neighborhoods and/or they are in single- been serving the youth of Sarasota County by parent homes. Today, Sarasota County has providing after-school and summer programs four clubs and six school sites. for thousands of children ages 6-18. Ninety- The Boys & Girls Clubs of America were eight percent of children served by Boys & founded in 1860 with a mission of enabling all Girls Clubs would be “latchkey kids”—home young people, especially those most in need, to alone and unsupervised during the hours that reach their full potential as productive, caring, statistically show the incidence of juvenile responsible citizens. Fifty-seven percent of crime rising—if they did not attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni say that Clubs. The majority of BGCSC members the BGC saved their life. For more information are at high risk either because their family about Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County incomes are low or they live in disadvantaged visit boysandgirlsclubs.com.

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COMPLETE LIST OF PERFORMING BANDS, VISIT doctoridol. SOUL VACCINATION eventbrite.com — Rock/Pop —

DR. OREN PLOUS WITH MICHAEL DEMPSEY, STEPHEN FANCHER, BART LOWTHER, BRIAN MARIASH AND JORDAN SOBEL

Soul Vaccination features the talents of board-certified ophthalmologist DR. OREN PLOUS and a group of Merrill Lynch wealth management professionals. Plous, who sees patients in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, studied piano at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. He is an accomplished keyboardist who per- forms locally and nationally. Joining him are talented guitarists Brian Mariash and Stephen Fancher, a former music teacher and Stamford, Conn., teacher of the year in 2012; vocalist Bart Lowther, who was involved in choir and a capella at Tulane University; and Ringling College student Jordon Sobel on drums. Rounding out the group is bassist Michael Dempsey, who has performed and/or recorded

with household names such as Vince Gill, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt. INTERMEDIA PRODUCTIONS JIM FLYNN,

GOOD LOVIN’ DOCTOR — Rock/Blues —

DR. ROBERT KOSER WITH DR. OREN PLOUS, TODD COOK, JOE NUZBACK AND MARK SERIO

DR. ROBERT KOSER has taken home the trophy and winning title of “Doctor Idol” in both Sarasota and Pinellas counties. Dr. Bob, as he is known to his patients, is a family practice physician who sees patients in Bradenton. He plays classic harmonica-charged Chicago blues with a modern twist. The band—which was formed just for competing at the event—is planning an unforgettable performance including an original song co-written by Dr. Bob and award-winning Mississippi Re-Imagine blues legend Johnny Rawls. Dr. Bob says his music is dedicated to all the physician-musicians who use music and performance as an outlet to the stressful Exquisite INTERMEDIA PRODUCTIONS JIM FLYNN, practice of medicine. MCDREAMY AND THE ANATOMY A once-in-a-lifetime treasure like this is anything but ordinary. Your shopping experience should — Pop — be the same. Visit today to bring extraordinary home. DR. KEVIN DUNN, DR. GREGORY FERREIRA, DR. JOEL GERBER AND DR. MICHAEL GORDON

The reigning Doctor Idol champions return to defend their title. McDreamy is the only competing band consisting entirely of physicians, which is also their Achilles tendon (insert orthopedic joke here) because it is tough to get four doctors together. Their first rehearsal was in late August; they hadn’t played as a group since YOUR JEWELRY last November and formed the band after talking about it for a few EXPERIENCE REIMAGINED years. This pop cover band stars family practice physician DR. KEVIN 3979 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL (941) 921 4016 | (941) DIAMOND | DIAMONDVAULTJEWELERS.COM DUNN, presenting sponsor and Sarasota Orthopedic Associates surgeon DR. MICHAEL GORDON, ER physician DR. JOEL GERBER, Loose Diamonds | Engagement Rings | Fine Swiss Watches and pulmonologist DR. GREGORY FERREIRA. Custom Design | Estate Jewelry | Full-Service Repair EST. SARASOTA 1978 SARASOTA MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2013 143

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COMPLETE LIST OF PERFORMING BANDS, VISIT doctoridol. eventbrite.com SOUL SENSATIONS — R&B, Smooth Soul —

DR. RANDALL MORGAN WITH CLAY CROPPER, TOM ELLISON, MIKE GUNDERMAN, KATT HEFNER, WAYNE LEVY, DANA MERRIWETHER, THOMAS PRESHA AND ERROL WISE

Leading this dynamic, get-up-and-dance R&B group is talented vocalist DR. RANDALL MORGAN, who by day is a skilled orthopedic surgeon with Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, and by night a smooth soul singer. Dr. Morgan and the musicians who make up Soul Sensations have traveled the globe, are conservatory trained, and have performed with some of the biggest names in the music business. Established in 2007, the group specializes in the music of Motown and The Sound of

JIM FLYNN, INTERMEDIA PRODUCTIONS JIM FLYNN, Philadelphia as well as more contemporary songs.

BURKE-N-DOCS — Rock/Blues —

DR. TAD KOSANOVICH WITH CHRISTINE BERSTLING, GREG BURKE, DR. JOHN HOLYLAND, SEAN MURPHY, MIKE RABY AND JILL WHITELEY

DR. TAD KOSANOVICH returns as a contestant for a fourth year playing guitar with his blues/rock band, “Burke ‘n’ Docs.” This year they will plug in and electrify their sound. Dr. Kosanovich is an optometric physician who practices at Englewood Eye Care in Englewood. He donates his time and talents to many charitable causes throughout the year, including the Englewood Rotary and the Englewood Youth Foundation. He has been an event sponsor of Doctor Idol four years in a row.

NUJAZZ — Smooth Jazz —

DR. MELVIN PRICE WITH ERIC ENFIELD, STEVE RAND, DR. LOUIS ROBISON, CORY ROSS AND RON ROSS

NuJazz is a contemporary/smooth jazz band based in the Sarasota/Bradenton area that is made up of DR. MELVIN PRICE on soprano, alto, and tenor sax, Eric Enfield on keys, Steve Rand on acoustic and electric guitars, Louis Robison on percussion, Ron Ross on bass and Cory Ross on drums. NuJazz can be heard playing hits from such smooth jazz stars as Spyro Gyra, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Boney James and many more at various venues around the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Price is a podiatrist who sees patients at Riverview Foot and Ankle in Bradenton. He provides healthcare services to underprivileged residents in

JIM FLYNN, INTERMEDIA PRODUCTIONS JIM FLYNN, Manatee County through Manatee County Rural Health Services.

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Sponsors and Rockin’ Docs, for your support of COME SEE THE DOCS ROCK! for tickets go to doctoridol.eventbrite.com Benefiting Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sarasota Cash Bar & Light Bites OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Presenting Sponsor: Gold Record Sponsors: Rock Star Sponsor: Diamond Vault Robert Koser, M.D. Sarasota Orthopedic Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Musician/Physicians: Associates MLC & Associates Jose Briceno, M.D. John Cassidy, M.D. Nurse on Call Home Health Kevin Dunn, M.D. Host Sponsor: The Charles & Chase Group, Inc. Jeffrey Ellis, M.D. Hyatt Regency Sarasota Gregory Ferreira, M.D. Television Sponsor: Joel Gerber, M.D. One Hit Wonder: Michael Gordon, M.D. SNN Tad Kosanovich, O.D. Achieva Credit Union Platinum Record Sponsors: Robert Koser, M.D. Doctors Hospital Randall Morgan, M.D. Canada Med Services & Mercedes Medical Herb Pegues, M.D. Discount Prescription Services Oren Plous, M.D. Suncoast Motorsports My Match Doctor Melvin Price, D.P.M. Suncoast Advisory Group Phil Rubin, M.D. Autumn Scaz, D.C. *SPONSORS AS OF AUGUST 1, 2013

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