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MCA BOARD Notes From the OF DIRECTORS Dr. Bill Grubb, President Marvin Glusman, Vice President President’s Desk John Spillane, Treasurer By Dr. Bill Grubb—MCA President Claire Coyle, Secretary Jo Evans Joy Howes Attention to all of you who were faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary certificate shall be suspended from the Dr. Harry Shannon Marilyn Maleckas recently elected as a director of the Board responsibility to the association’s board until he or she complies with the Joe Miller of a condominium or homeowner’s members. requirement. association. Within 90 days after being elected The board may temporarily fill the COMMITTEES You may or may not be aware that or appointed to the board, in lieu of vacancy during the period of suspension. Assembly of Property Owners the Florida legislature passed Statute such written certification, the newly The association shall retain Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Number 720.3033 and made it effective elected or appointed director may submit each director’s written certification or Marvin Glusman, Liaison in 2013. a certificate of having satisfactorily educational certificate for inspection Budget and Finance This statute states: completed the educational curriculum by the members for 5 years after the Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson Within 90 days after being elected administered by a division-approved director’s election. John Spillane, Liaison or appointed to the board, each director education provider within one year It is important that each association is Community Activities shall certify in writing to the secretary of before or 90 days after the date of aware or this new state law. Ginny Coveney, Chairperson the association that he or she has read the election or appointment. To help each association comply Jo Evans, Liaison association’s declaration of covenants, The written certification or with this requirement, a certification class Emergency Preparedness articles of incorporation, bylaws and educational certificate is valid for the has been scheduled at The Meadows Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson current written rules and policies; that uninterrupted tenure of the director on Community Association building on Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison he or she will work to uphold such the board. November 11 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Maintenance documents and policies to the best of his A director who does not timely file Please call the MCA Office at 377-2300 Bob Friedlander, Cochairperson or her ability; and that he or she will the written certification or educational for more information about this course. Jo Evans, Cochairperson & Board Liaison Memorial Garden John Spillane, Chairperson & Board Liaison NEXT MEETING of the Restrictions Assembly Committee Bill Hoegel, Chairperson Joy Howes, Liaison Consider Being a Board Member Assembly of Safety By Ginny Coveney—Chairperson Property Owners John Spillane, Chairperson will be in September Joy Howes, Liaison The Assembly is on Subscription Rates On June 18, Sarasota County the positions at the MCA front desk. The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- break during July Emergency Management chief Ed You can also attach a resume. and August flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, McCrane spoke on “preparing for Be involved in your community labor, and materials: Delegates, please sign USA...... $2.00 per month hurricanes and tornados.” This annual and the running of it. Help keep our presentation is always well-attended. unique Meadows lifestyle one of the in when you arrive at the Canada...... $2.50 per month next meeting. Foreign...... $5.00 per month We should all realize that best in the world and the envy of it’s important to not become too others. All residents are encouraged to attend. Submission Guidelines complacent about severe weather, We need you! Letters to the Editor but instead, be prepared for when • Letters must be signed and include potentially destructive hurricanes and a return address. tornados strike our community. • Issues must be of interest to a large The MCA is seeking portion of The Meadows. We are not in a hurricane • Obscene or derogatory remarks will evacuation zone. Therefore, we will not Candidates for election to the not be published. be a first priority for outside assistance; • We reserve the right to edit letters in the interest of space or to refuse we will have to take care of ourselves. MCA Board of Directors publication. But thanks to Dr. Harry Shannon, the Articles and Monthly Columns Emergency Prep Committee is well- Interested property owners are invited We welcome submissions from our organized and prepared to handle the to submit their names for consideration no later than Meadows residents for publication in emergencies that might arise for us in The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. The Meadows. Friday, October 10, 2014 • 3:00 pm We copy edit all articles for accuracy, There will be no Assembly content, style, and length and will not All candidates must complete a Personal Information Question- publish articles that contain offensive meetings in July and August, but the material or inaccurate information. Ar- Executive Committee is already busy naire. For more information, please call ticles must be received by the posted planning for 2015. The September deadline for publication in the following the at month’s edition. speaker will be Dale Smrekar from the MCA 377-2300 All submissions are published at the Downsizing Advisory Service, who discretion of the Editor and the MCA. will talk about what to do when you move from a larger to a smaller home. Submission Deadlines** for the AUGUST 2014 issue: The Meadoword What should you get rid of and what is Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor important to keep is only part of what Community News Source of The Meadows • New and revised display ads are due on TUESDAY, JULY 8 is discussed. Initiated in 1983 • Camera-ready display ads are due on THURSDAY, JULY 10 Three board members will leave Publisher, MCA: Len Smally, Manager Editor/Designer: Mary Jo Gord the MCA Board during March of Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor Advertising Manager: Mary Jo Gord 2015. We need qualified people to fill • Articles and columns are due on THURSDAY, JULY 10 Editorial Assistant: Steve Newman these positions. If you are interested, • Letters to the Editor are due on THURSDAY, JULY 10 Contributing Writer: Ginny Cardozo you must be a Meadows resident Proofreaders: Judy Egan, Ginny Coveney Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk and should have experience in MCA Kathy Gibson, Sandy Truman • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY, JULY 11 Distribution: MCA voluntary positions. But, if you have MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION worked in other volunteer positions, For more information, call 377-2300 2004 Longmeadow in business, or education or have ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior Sarasota, Florida 34235 managerial or technical experience, to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready [email protected] you may also apply. ads. Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate for production and press http://www.themeadowssarasota.org You can pick up questionnaires for requirements during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the short month of February. The Meadoword • July 2014 3 4

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Cracks in new pavement will to the appraiser’s office, property There are many organizations, into our ponds, lakes, and ditches widen over time values in Sarasota County were up 3.4 including the MCA, that set up without permission from the MCA. percent last year at this time, so this is programs to help after storms. There is also a ban on running Last year, we paved about one- the second year in a row that we have Certainly, the there are all kinds of pool water into our streets without third of our streets in The Meadows. seen an increase. Prior to last year’s resources and programs available in permission because the water flows These roads were overlaid with a thin rise, we saw a 35 percent decrease the county. But, our community and directly to a storm drain and then slurry coat in the late 1990s, so they between 2009 and 2012. Sarasota County may not be able to through a pipe into the lakes. probably had not been paved since the It is good to see the values on the function fully for a period of time or to There is a method where we 1980s. They were badly cracked, with rise. We don’t have the tax rolls yet, so get help immediately to you. You really can allow pools to be drained. You some fractures up to two inches wide we don’t know exactly how properties need to be able to survive on your own can notify Jay Brady at the MCA with grass growing in them. in The Meadows fared. However, our for several days. Dr. Shannon’s favorite office that work will be performed or Cracks in asphalt are caused by the values are usually about the same as motto is “The first 72 [hours after the maintenance done that requires back base material under the asphalt. Most the overall county. So, this will help storm] are on you.” flushing. Jay will work out a solution of our streets have a soil-cement base. us keep our assessments down for the Post storm access that typically includes a normal process It’s a mix of cement powder and soil, 2015-2016 budget year. WOW! Are we for pool contractors—a dechlorination making it a “lightweight concrete” already talking about the year 2016? After a major storm strikes, we of the water. Some sheet flowing of with an amount of cement much lower I guess so. We will be starting our will do our best with volunteers and the chlorine-free water across your than regular concrete. budget process in September. additional G4S personnel to secure The own land will be required to provide The “new” asphalt now has Meadows. Residents with proper ID percolation and cleansing prior to the hairline cracks, caused by the base TMCC bathrooms off limits will be allowed in without question. water reaching the lake or street. underneath. This was expected. The to work crews Employees and visitors will need soil-cement base cracks with heat and some type of ID to enter or they may Report vandalism, thefts, cold, resulting in the asphalt pulling Attention homeowners and experience a delay until personnel can mischief, and accidents apart. As time goes by, the cracks associations—please do not allow verify their need for admission. If you will widen. Rainwater gets in and can your landscaping crews to use The have people who live with you for any School is out. With limited jobs soften the base, but that is the beauty Meadows Country Club restrooms, reason after a storm, notify the MCA available and not enough to keep of the soil-cement base as a form of which are private facilities for mem- or G4S Safety. All Meadows access them busy, some kids may become concrete—this type of base can be bers and guests only. Even if you think personnel positions will have updated mischievous. Looking for something to exposed to water with only minimal your crew does not intend to use the lists of people approved for entry. do, they may break into unlocked cars failures. club’s facilities, please remind them it and pry open doors to pilfer for cash, Five years from now, the cracks is not for public use. Pool flushing is prohibited jewelry, drugs, and other small things. will be wider. Ten years down the Please report any suspicious activity as road, they might be one inch wide, It’s hurricane season again It is a violation to run pool water soon as possible. and we might need to pave in another five years after that. We expect this At this time, we are one month cracking and have reserved funds for into the six-month-long storm season repairs in the annual budgets. that ends on November 30. Our MCA Emergency Preparedness Committee, Know who your manager is! headed by Dr. Harry Shannon, has an excellent post-storm plan. Volunteers Our MCA staff and Safety Patrol, go out into each neighborhood or for a variety of reasons, have lists of condominium to look for injuries and all the presidents and management damage. They report to area leaders companies. It is surprising to all of us via radios on loan from The Meadows at the MCA that many people don’t Country Club. The area leaders then know they have their own management report to headquarters. companies and board of directors. Or, We have a first-aid team headed if they do know these people exist, by MCA President, Dr. Bill Grubb, they don’t know who they are or how which will assist as much as possible to contact them. until the authorities arrive. We also Each condominium and have a group of ham radio operators homeowners association in The and some radio capabilities in the event Meadows has a board of directors, and that phones are down to the outside almost all have a manager. Please find world. The MCA staff, with assistance out who yours is. from TMCC and some of our regular There are sections of The contractors, will clear our roads. G4S Meadows that have only the MCA as Safety will be here as soon as possible their management company, such as to provide us with additional personnel the single-family homes along Glebe if we need them for security. Farm, Ringwood Meadow, Marshfield, Despite all of the above, you really Everwood, Windsor Park, Highland must take care of yourself in and after Oaks Circle, and many more. a severe storm. Have a plan! If there is any doubt about who If you plan to evacuate, make the your board and manager are, feel free decision based on the direction and to call us at the MCA to get an answer. speed of the approaching storm and leave early enough to avoid traffic County property value up congestion. Have a “safe room” in your home if you plan to ride it out, Good news from the county; and have enough supplies to last a few the overall property value of all the days without electricity. Do you need property in Sarasota County is about 6 medication? If so, have a supply on percent more than last year. According hand. And don’t forget about your pets. The Meadoword • July 2014 5 A bit more than seven years ago, When the group sang in Croatia I opened my email at home and saw at a Greek Catholic Church, built an email from Judy Egan at The in the 1600s, something amazing Meadows Community Association happened—the townspeople started asking me if I was still interested in to sing along. “It was an inspiration. the job I interviewed for a year earlier. We sang in English while they sang in I was. Now, I can’t imagine the MCA their own language,” she says. “That’s without Judy Egan. In my mind, she’s when I knew why I sing.” as much a part of the MCA as the sign But, the pièce de résistance outside the building. was her “dream come true”—to A fixture around the MCA, she’s sing in the Pilgrimage Church of had a hand in just about everything the Assumption of Mary on a small that happened in the front office and island located in the middle of Lake behind the scenes. And now, after Bled—a glacial lake in the Julian Alps more than nine years of service, in northwestern Slovenia. “I stared Judy will retire from her position as at that church hanging on my office Administrative Services Coordinator wall for months—and then, there it on July 11. was in reality standing right in front A native of Webster, New York— of me.” She was resigned not to sing “Rochester,” she says, “because there because her bad knees were nobody knows where Webster is,” an obstacle to climbing the 96 steps she attended Vermont College with After almost 10 years, leading up to the sanctuary, but was a focus in medical administration, absolved by the travel agent who took then headed south to Memphis in her up the back way along the sloped 1974 to get away from the snow. Her Judy Egan passes her path. long career encompassed a variety Over 16 days, the group visited of experiences—from medical to service baton and looks to a and performed in six countries— newspaper and nonprofits—she Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, “worked 50 years,” she says, “but Solvenia, and Venice, Italy. Venice, didn’t get the watch.” musical baton for direction the final stop, was all about the tour. After her move to Sarasota in By Mary Jo Gord—Editor They didn’t sing there. “We did a lot 1987 with her husband, Frank, she of walking,” she says. “And because worked in retail advertising with the there was a limit of what we could Herald-Tribune, general management take with us on the gondola taxis, with The Pelican Press, and more than we had to back-pack it.” They were a half-dozen nonprofit organizations each allowed one rolling bag and one as well as operated her own marketing carry-on for the entire trip. business. It was in Venice they discovered “I came to the MCA almost by their bus driver was not there just to accident,” she says. “I was working in chauffeur them around. His name Venice, driving more than 50 miles a was “Ziggy.” Judy noticed he always day.” At that same time, she was also stayed for the performances instead her mother’s caregiver, and, she says, of returning to the bus. Then, in Lake “just needed to be in Sarasota.” She Bled, he said “Come with me. I have picked up a paper—not really looking a surprise for you.” He sat down at for a job—and unintentionally opened the grand piano in the hotel lobby and it to the want ads. There it was. An played Chopin, Bartok, and Ravel. ad with a not-for-profit organization “The whole trip was a life- that combined all her talents in one changing experience,” Judy says. administrative/marketing package. “It was like an epiphany; I suddenly So, she called and spoke to MCA knew that my decision to retire and Manager Len Smally and told him ABOVE—St. Joseph’s Music Makers perform in Krakow, Poland (Judy, second in redirect myself at this stage of life was she had the skills he needed to fill the the front row) the right one.” job. That was in April 2005. BELOW—The Chapel of St. Kinga in Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, carved from Judy says she has enjoyed every During many years of her career, salt rock by Polish salt miners in the 13th Century; the mine continued to produce year she’s worked here and has been Judy was a caregiver for her mother, table salt until 2007—one of the world’s oldest salt mines still in operation able to use every talent she possesses and eventually her husband prior to in her job. “I’m happy for the his death in 2010. After her mother’s committee. opportunity to meet and know such death in 2013, Judy became aware of Time is no longer an issue. wonderful people. It made every day something she had not had for more Most recently, Judy special.” She “never knew what the than 18 years—time. and two Key Chorale day would bring,” she says, “but it felt Unlike being “all dressed up and members were part of 54 like home and wasn’t like coming to nowhere to go,” Judy had time and people with St. Joseph’s work. I wanted everything to work out found her voice. Music was always Music Makers—a mixture well… and it did.” in her life. She was raised with of singers from different “I’ll miss the people, the it—always in the house. Her mother groups from Bradenton—on connections, and the friendships,” sang. Her father played drums. Judy, tour in Eastern Europe. she says. “My wish for the MCA herself, sang off-and-on in church They performed in is that everything will continue to choirs and occasionally with her churches, cathedrals, and Judy and grow and serve the people of The musician husband Frank in piano bars. the Wieliczka Salt Mine “Chef” at Meadows.” She passes her baton to When she was invited to join Key near Krakow, Poland. “It the “Tavern Administrative Accountant Kathy Chorale, a professional choral group was spiritual,” she says. of Stefanu” Gibson, who will assume the role of founded in 1985 of 110 auditioned “The Chapel of St. Kinga, at Lake Bled Administrative Services Coordinator. singers, she never looked back. The a cathedral-like place of in Slovenia So, Judy Egan, you just retired group performs at least five concerts worship with carvings of (formerly from the MCA. What are you going to annually and collaborates with other Christ and other statues, known as do next? area arts like the Sarasota Orchestra, was carved by salt miners Transylvania) “Well, I’m not going to Disney Sarasota Ballet, and Sarasota Circus. entirely from salt rock. They after the World,” she says. “First, I’m going to Judy also serves on the board of wanted to leave something group’s last clean my house, and then… directors and as chair of the marketing behind.” concert The world is my oyster!” 6 The Meadoword • July 2014

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The Safety Committee Safety will recess in July and August Prevention is the best protection The NEXT MEETING will be By John Spillane—Chairperson September 8, 2:00 pm, MCA All residents encouraged to attend

Crime down, second in our community, they occurred and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in this case after month in a row elsewhere in the county as well. Office, who increased undercover linking the DNA left at the scene to Looking over past crime statistics, patrols in an effort to catch these a 58-year-old man who had multiple During the month of May, there I can tell you that, in more than 11 burglars in the act. Of course, in order arrests for drug possession, theft, and were 28 reported incidents, 7 less than months, zero reports were filed of car to do that, officers have to be in the fraud. This case was the first time DNA in April. There were 13 incident-free break-ins in The Meadows. And even right place at the right time. But, has been used to solve a crime in The days. The Safety Patrol issued 91 though this type of crime is also down sometimes law enforcement catches a Meadows. Incidentally, we have not citations for various violations such in the County, the Safety Committee break, and they did here with one of had any burglaries since that incident as illegally parked vehicles, garbage acknowledges that Meadows residents our burglaries. in February. Nice job by the Sheriff’s violations, and open garage doors. are doing a good job of locking doors New TV show? CASE SOLVED: CSI Office. For the second month in a row, of cars parked in driveways and Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office splits The Meadows into there were no serious crimes or parking lots. It doesn’t take much two zones. incidents worth writing about—most effort for thieves to try car doors until You might remember that, back of the incidents that occurred in May they find one unlocked. Let’s keep in February, there was a burglary in At the May Safety Meeting, the were of the routine variety. them moving in that direction. progress discovered after the owners Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Officer, Crime in The Meadows tends to House burglaries are another story came home following a few weeks Sgt. Neil Scully, reported that the parallel Sarasota County absence. When they opened the front Sheriff’s Office was redrawing their This past winter, The Meadows door, they heard noises from the patrol zones throughout the county. The serious crimes that do occur in experienced an unusually high back bedroom and quickly called the Normally, there are 20 zones The Meadows seem to follow a pattern incidence of home burglaries. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. It overall, and in the busier zones, more that correlates to what occurs in the County, on the other hand, did was a very frightening situation, to say officers are assigned. The Meadows, rest of Sarasota County—for example, not see a similar rise in their stats. the least. which used to have just one zone car break-ins. In previous years, when This occurrence was exceptionally The burglary suspect escaped, will now have two zones. What this car break-ins occurred frequently frustrating for Meadows Safety Patrol but the Sheriff’s Forensics Unit went means is that we will have more to work. The suspect had been living officers assigned to work cases in our in the home and left a lot of evidence overall community, which is beneficial “Schemes, Scams, behind that he did not have time to to us all living and working in The and Cons” Rings True with clean up. Last month, the Sheriff’s Meadows. Meadows Resident

I want to comment on John Spillane’s article in the June issue of The Meadoword titled “Schemes, Scams, and Cons.”

Two of his points really hit home for me. About ten days ago, I received a call with a Utah Caller ID location. Since I do have friends in Utah, I answered it. The caller told me that, since I purchased a security program in October, he wanted to update my system—blah, blah, blah.

I was suspicious because I would not have purchased a program online since I do everything through my local “computer guy.” I listened for a few minutes and hung up. John Spillane’s article confirmed that my instincts were right, and for that I am grateful.

The second bit of information is more important. I am plan ning a lengthy cross-country car trip this summer and will use my Kindle Fire to connect to my computer at home and- retrieve my emails.

I would never have thought of protecting myself with an anti-malware program, and now I will most

certainly do so.

He may well have saved me from being “slammed” while on the road.

Thank you, John, so much for your most helpful and informative article.

~ Joan Pabian, Sandleheath The Meadoword • July 2014 7 Schemes, Scams, and Cons… And how they try to take your money! AT&T cell phone survey scam Extended Auto Warranty—scam or legit? targets account information Have you received a postcard or and send money for which you will get Eliminate those pesky A new cell phone scam targeting letter in the mail that looks like an nothing in return. I recently just got maintenance bills… NOT! AT&T customers in southwest Florida official notice from your auto dealer? one again. Here’s how it looks—looks is growing. AT&T reports dozens of It says to call now to activate your impressive, doesn’t it? A new type of scam just surfaced people have come into local stores Vehicle Service Contract or “YOU The Better Business Bureau in The Meadows that I’d like to claiming they were scammed. WILL BE FINANCIALLY LIABLE.” receives thousands of complaints make you all aware of. A member of AT&T is investigating the “ACT NOW!” or “Final Notice: yearly about this type of scam. Don’t the Safety Committee showed us a specifics, but here’s what we know. Expiring Auto Warranty.” fall victim to these mailings, and hang letter he received recently from an It starts innocently enough with a WOW! That sounds serious. up on anyone from the “Extended Auto outfit called “PROPERTY OWNER phone call from someone claiming to They even offer a discount! Don’t be Warranty Company” or anything that NOTIFICATIONS” with a Las Vegas be with AT&T offering you a credit fooled, though. It’s just another bogus sounds like it. It’s just criminals out address. The official-looking letter on your bill to take a short survey. company trying to get you to panic there looking to pick your pocket. states that you have now qualified The questions are all about service, to permanently eliminate all future but by the end of the survey, you have “Maintenance Fees, including your unknowingly given up just enough 2015 Maintenance Bill.” It even has information to grant the scammer a reference number to use when you access to your account. The caller call. The notification states in bold at begins by offering a $40 credit for the bottom, “You must respond no later answering a survey. At the end of the than July 3, 2014 !!” followed by a so-called survey, you are asked to phone number with an 888 area code. verify your AT&T account information, What should you do if you get providing your name, address, and the such a letter in the mail? You got last four digits of your social security that right! Toss it in the garbage! number. Please! Don’t EVER call Some of the people who were any number that’s listed on any duped by this scam reported that notification or letter of this type. about a week later, they received an Remember, no one is going to give alert of an international calling plan you anything or any service for that was added to their phone service. free. And it’s only a matter of time Soon after that, their phones stopped before we start getting reports of working altogether. Apparently their phone calls from this group. If you SIM cards were hijacked and their do, just hang up and let the Safety account info was modified online. Committee or Meadows Safety AT&T officials say they’re looking Patrol know about it. into this scam and remind you that AT&T would never contact you to ask for personal information. Be extremely leery of any type of telephone survey. And remember— NEVER GIVE OUT any of your personal info over the phone.

South Florida’s newest road hazard—SunPass Toll scam Numbers No reports yet of this happening to and has posted a fraud alert on the Meadows residents, but this new scam turnpike Website, the SunPass Website, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 was reported to us by the Sarasota and the Toll-by-Plate Website. ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 County Sheriff’s Office—and we want Legitimate notices for unpaid tolls EDWARD JONES 371-4137 you to know. and toll violations issued by FDOT are FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 This official-looking Final printed in official document form and GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 Warning Notice was mailed out to list the date, time, and location of the HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 hundreds—perhaps even thousands— KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 alleged violation as well as a photo of LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 of people throughout the state recently. the vehicle passing through a toll plaza. MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 It instructs the recipient to send a Toll-by-Plate is a collection MEADOWORD 377-2300 cashier’s check or money order for system for drivers who do not have MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 $57 in payment of an outstanding toll the SunPass device. A camera snaps a THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 of $7 plus a $50 fee to an address in photo of the vehicle’s license plate as MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 the Miami area. “Do it,” the letter it passes below an electronic collection HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 warns, “or face immobilization of your point and then a bill is mailed at the RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 vehicle, suspension of your driver’s end of the month to the registered MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 license or additional fees of $500.” MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 owner. MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 It’s another scam. FDOT said the Florida Highway MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 The Florida Department of Patrol, the Miami-Dade Police, and MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 Transportation is trying to track the other law enforcement agencies are MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 perpetrators, who call themselves “Toll investigating the matter. NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 Enforcement, LLC.” No such company If you received a Toll is listed on the Florida Division of Enforcement, LLC notice to contact RAINDROPS & MORE in The 343-0777 SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 Corporations Website. SunPass, the FDOT asks that you call SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 A spokesman for Florida Turnpike 888-865-5352. TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 Enterprise said FDOT does not do VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 business with Toll Enforcement, LLC 8 The Meadoword • July 2014 Restrictions First impressions are important… By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson

I would like to take this opportunity to remind our homeowners of two potentially Architectural negative conditions around your Review home, which are not widespread in The Meadows, but are things to be Approved Applications aware of. 4502 Glebe Farm Rd Keep your mailbox in good condition 4641 Windsor Park The first concern is the general 4321 Highland Oaks Cir condition of your mailbox and 3185 Sandleheath the post that supports it. Since the 3140 Heatherwood Ln mailbox sits at the curb, it could 5235 Everwood Run be the first thing that comes to 3416 Highlands Bridge Rd someone’s attention regarding the 4533 Highland Oaks Cir condition of your home and property. 4812 Waterbridge Down It’s important to keep our Scarborough Common mailboxes well-maintained and in 5157 Park Club Dr good shape. We need to clean and 4749 Windsor Park paint them on a regular basis and 3741 Surrey Lane replace them if necessary. 4809 Windsor Park 4839 Windsor Park Make sure your house number is visible 5481 Downham Meadow The second concern involves 4348 Highland Oaks Cir houses with no address numbers, or Long Common Condo numbers that are not legible. This 5448 Downham Meadow is a very important concern, which 3448 Longmeadow would become apparent if people are 3437 Highlands Bridge Rd unable to find your home because 4741 Ringwood Meadow they can’t see the numbers. For example, if emergency personnel or the safety patrol need to come to residential buildings, structures, your home, they must be able locate or portions thereof, and at least the correct address. If they can’t, the six (6) inches in height for all consequences could be severe. other buildings, structures, or portions thereof. Sarasota County and The Meadows

mandate clearly placed and readable Additional numbers may be house numbers placed on your mailbox if Sarasota County Uniform Fire desired. Code clearly addresses what is required in “Paragraphs 10.13.1.1” If you plan to make changes and “10.13.1.2,” which read as or additions to the outside of your follows: structure or to other outside areas of your property, you must make New and existing buildings an application for architectural shall have approved address review. numbers placed in a position With your help, we can continue to be plainly legible and to make The Meadows a special visible from the street or road place to live. affronting the property. Thank you for your cooperation and the courtesy you extend to Address numbers shall contrast Jay Brady and me whenever we with their background. visit your homes. Numerals shall not be less than three (3) inches in height for If you have a pet… Please consider the enjoyment of everyone, including your own and others’ pets

• Vaccinate your pet against rabies—Florida law requires it. • Keep your pet confined or leashed at all times. Your pet’s leash should not exceed six feet in length. The Meadows will not allow pets that are noisy, dangerous, intimidating, or destructive. • Please observe Sarasota County’s quiet hours from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. • Pickup after your pet and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. The Meadoword • July 2014 9 Emergency Prep Committee Be a little scared—so you will be prepared By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson

A decade after disastrous Hur- NEXT MEETING of the ricane Charley Emergency Prep It’s been almost 10 years since Hurricane Charley tore through Committee Charlotte County and parts of central July 8, 1:30 pm, MCA Florida, but its memories and lessons Please join us! are important as we prepare for the All residents encouraged to attend 2014 hurricane season. Much of this column will be based on a program given at last month’s Emergency with Charley. It was a fast-moving Preparedness Committee by Wayne hurricane with a tiny center of Sallade, the Charlotte County destructive winds. Since it was fast- Emergency Management Director, moving, the storm surge was minimal, who was on duty during Charley. The unlike Hurricane Ike that struck Category-4 storm caused damages Galveston in 2008. We also learned in excess of $3 billion. Some 5,500 not to place too much reliance on mobile homes were destroyed, part of “the thin black line” of the storm’s the 11,000 residential units affected. predicted center track. Charley was Four hospitals and six schools were moving northward, just off the coast damaged and nine structures at the of Southwest Florida, on a course that airport were flattened. Despite the forecasters briefly thought would take destruction, only four people lost it into Tampa Bay. But it suddenly their lives. But Sallade said that all made a hard right turn that took it into of these deaths were preventable. An Charlotte Harbor. We should pay more elderly couple did not evacuate their attention to the “cone of uncertainty” mobile home and were blown out of and the probabilities of sustained it. Two others were killed by flying high winds and storm surge. This is a debris after they left a shelter—one lesson forecasters learned long ago, went to his boat to retrieve a piece of leading to the better forecasts we have equipment. now. What have we learned and The basic message from all the what are his concerns as a result of emergency management personnel Charley? He said that the level of is to be prepared. Get the Herald- cooperation and assistance between Tribune hurricane guide and the various county emergency managers Sarasota County Disaster Planning was very good and continues to Guide (available at the MCA). Read improve. But he worries about them, follow the instructions, and the region’s constantly evolving be ready for whatever comes. The population, which has a 50-percent better we prepare, the better off we turnover every eight years. These will be when something happens. people likely do not remember We can always use more help in the Charley and don’t realize the potential Emergency Preparedness Committee. danger of such a storm. He also Our meetings are the second Tuesday worries about the aging population of each month, and we do not take and the capacity for evacuation. (More the summer off! The next one will on this next month.) be Tuesday, July 8, at 1:30 pm at the In brief, we were actually lucky MCA. Hope to see you there. Would You Like to be an EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER? We Need YOU! I would like to volunteer for First Aid Committee Emergency Preparedness Committee Name ______Address ______Telephone ______email ______Please return form to The Meadows Community Association, 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 10 The Meadoword • July 2014 Top 1% Sarasota Realtors Scarborough Scribbles For Sale In THE HIGHLANDS Penshurst Park—Private Golf Course Views ...... $412K Celebrating Our Independence … Chatsworth Greene—Lavishly updated, Lake & Golf Views ...... Pending For Sale Elsewhere in “THE MEADOWS” By Jane Lynahan Karklin Woodmans Chart—Private, Lush, Soul-Nurturing Retreat ...... SOLD! Rutland Gate—Spotless and Updated Pool Home ...... SOLD! Another July is upon us, allowing Air Force and was a pilot with the For Sale ELSEWHERE our nation to celebrate its 238th year rank of major. He served tours of duty Laurel Oak Estates—Luxuriously appointed, private, secure ...... $1.1M Downtown—Penthouse. Mesmerizing Bay Views. Accepting Back-ups .$899K of independence on the 4th. With in Japan, Korea, Ethiopia, and two Longboat—Bay, Beach and Fun Amenities ...... $275K get-togethers, parties, parades, and consecutive volunteer combat tours in fireworks, we in The Meadows will Vietnam, where he earned a Bronze FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident pay tribute to the Red, White, and Star for bravery. Blue. May we all enjoy this beautiful While in the Air Force, Bob was Call 941.400.7676 month of summer and have lots of time also a flight instructor, test pilot, and [email protected] to spend with our friends and family. forward air controller. He enjoyed Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated Happy Fourth of July! flying in aerobatic portions of Armed Joy Howes was elated when her Forces Day celebrations at various son, Haight, surprised her with a visit bases where he was stationed. After his on Mother’s Day. retirement from the military, he flew The Carmel Café was the May as a contract pilot with the Northrop venue for the Scarborough Ladies “Peace Hawk” program and ARAMCO luncheon. The restaurant offers (Saudi Arabian Oil Company) until delicious fare and superb ambience. he retired to Sarasota, where he was We all thank Lee Abrams for a wonderful neighbor and friend to arranging this fine luncheon. everyone in the community. We have sad news to report; We will remember him with longtime Scarborough resident, Bob great affection. We offer our deepest Johnson died recently. Bob was a sympathy to Jeanne, his wife of 53 20-year veteran of the United States years. Happenings at Hampstead Heath Lots of activity going on this summer By Ann Hamman

Three villas went on the market are invited for the festivities. Well, this spring, and all three sold even maybe not the dogs. before summer arrived! Word has gotten around that this is a great AIR DUCT place to live, as well as to visit for its amenities, location, and friendly CLEANING atmosphere. We welcome Damien 7 Air Duct Jaques and Alla Rabinowitz, Sheri Special • $109.00 Levine Poole and Richard Jacobson Additional vents $9.95 ea along with Jeff and Patti Good, as the Reg. $16.95 ea, good thru 12/31/14 new owners. The latter are from New Holland, Pennsylvania. DRYER VENT Last year, Bruce Oltchick bought CLEANING a unit as well. He arrived from his Increasing home in Hong Kong for an extended $69.95 ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT Home Prices! visit, much to the delight of his CLEANING SERVICE Merrill parents, longtime residents CALL 941-329-6574 It’s time to work with and Carol Oltchick. Bruce, himself, is ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM a service-oriented enjoying a visit from his nephew and CLEANING SYSTEM and knowledgable Merrill, as well as Carol’s grandson, ADDITIONAL SERVICES professional who SOLD AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & will assist with your Gregory Korvin. Gregory was named ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS Marci McFarland GRI, Realtor® sale or purchase 4535 Glebe Farm Road—$309,000 a Division III Lacrosse All-American LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED Move Right In & Enjoy The View, 3/2 midfielder for outstanding plays on Would you like to know what your his successful team from Salisbury home is worth in today’s market? University. Good job, Gregory! Would you like to work with Jim and Debbie Sabot and their PACKAGE someone who specializes in The children Matthew and Aaron have SPECIAL Meadows? Would you like to work arrived for their annual visit from their with someone who listens to your needs and goals? home in Australia. You might notice FREE DRYER VENT SOLD more activity at the pool as Matthew CLEANING WITH AIR If you are considering listing, I would and Aaron are daily swimmers, be happy to meet with you to discuss 2939 Longleat Woods—$409,900 DUCT CLEANING Expansive Outdoor Living with Pool/Spa enjoying the water to their heart’s the value of your home in today’s SERVICE market and how best to prepare your 3/3.5 plus Den. 2936 Sq Ft content. home to sell. Another dog has also taken up residence. Sherene Schlagel has a new VALID WITH If you are looking to buy, I know The Meadows and the many types dog named Brandi. Brandi joins the COUPON ONLY Offer expires 12/31/14 of homes available. other seven dogs located in Hampstead Please feel free to call me. Heath. Quite a pet friendly place, it Ed Butkus • Air Duct/Dryer seems! Michael Saunders & Company PENDING The annual Fourth of July “pizza Vent Cleaning Service Licensed Real Estate Broker 8660 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL 34238 2890 Sandringham Place—$439,000 and ice cream parlor” at Oltchicks’ 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-966-8000 (office) This Could Be Your View, Updated, home is just around the corner, so all 941-329-6574 [email protected] • www.marcimcfarland.com Move-in Ready 3/3 The Meadoword • July 2014 11 MHOA (Meadows Home Owners Association) By Dick Plumb

Happy Fourth of July! or answer questions about the MHOA. We look out for all our members Drive safely and take time and look forward to seeing more this holiday to complete your final homeowners join the MHOA so we can checklist for the 2014 Hurricane grow and improve. season. Changes are always being made in the evacuation zone maps, and May housing market? Good it is our responsibility to stay informed. and not-so-good Be proactive and volunteer at The Meadows MCA Community Center May was another one of those (pick up the 2014 Hurricane Guide months that had some good results when you stop by). Keep in mind, and some not-so-good outcomes in just because The Meadows isn’t in a The Meadows. Total sales (condos and mandatory hurricane evacuation zone, houses) were down 15 percent from we can still have power outages and April and 23 percent lower than May high winds. 2013. Pending were down 12 percent from April and 39 percent lower than Bocce ball? Pickleball? May 2013. In the same group, sale prices were down 14 percent from These popular sports could be April and up 12 percent from May available for all of our Meadows 2013. Pending sale asking prices were residents. Be sure to call the MCA at down 3 percent from April and up 19 941-377-2300 to voice your opinion percent from May 2013. on the idea of making these two fun The median asking price for sports another part of our “active pending sales (condos and houses community.” This is another way of combined) in May was $194,450 getting us out in the sunshine and with houses at $399,000. The median being able to mingle and meet other for May 2013 was $157,700 and Meadows neighbors. the median for pending houses was $245,000 for the same period. Join the MHOA Why keep track of “pending sales”? Being that we can’t predict MHOA (Meadows Homeowners future sale prices, we use what Association) members have partially information we have at our disposal to subsidized meals during the year, take an educated guess on what certain giving us a chance to mingle with phases of the real estate market are our neighbors. Dinners are at The doing. By using pending sale “listing” Meadows Country Club, and you don’t or asking price and dividing it by the have to be a Country Club member sale price/listing price ratio (current to participate in our MHOA dinner average for this year is 95 percent) you gatherings. will derive an educated guess of how Any single-family homeowner pending sales will close. Of course, who does not already belong to this calculation is an average and another sub-HOA can join the MHOA, individual properties may be slightly which is separate from The Meadows different in one way or the other. Community Association, the master My opinion is that we have a association that all homeowners in The good market atmosphere without Meadows automatically belong to. any severe increases or decreases in Be sure to join the MHOA and take prices, and many of the economic advantage of the current discounts— experts feel we will be pretty much one year is $15; two years, $25; three on a plateau for most of 2014. Most years, $35; and five years, $55. Just single-family detached houses in The contact membership chairperson Bobbi Meadows have seen some substantial Hurwitz at 941-341-0022 or email her increases in prices, making our MHOA at [email protected]; she will be homeowners very happy. Cabinet Solutions delighted to send you an application 2430 17th Street • Sarasota FL 34234 www.cabinet-solutions.com Sales & Activity For Houses and Condos In The Meadows—Month 2014* • Sales during the month of May...... 17 941-365-1085 • Sales for the last year (May 2013)...... 22 Meadows Specialists • Pending Sales (under contract; not closed) as of May 31, 2014...... 30 • Family owned and operated for 18 years • Median Sale price of homes sold in May 2014...... $153,500 • Hundreds of kitchen and bath • Median Sale price of homes sold in May 2013...... $135,000 remodels completed in The Meadows • Average inventory of homes for sale during May 2014...... 45 If you ask a neighbor—chances are, they will know our work! • Average inventory of homes for sale during May 2013...... 48 Happy customers who spread the news are our best source of referrals • Median list price of homes for sale on May 31, 2014...... $215,000 The May listing supply was 2.7 months We’re just up the street! April’s listing was 2.3 months. (6.0 is considered a healthy market) Top Quality Products • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction *Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and Competitive Pricing • Minimal Disruption Sarasota Association of Realtors 12 The Meadoword • July 2014 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Wherever, whenever, it’s always fun… As seen by Bill O’Connor Bob and Barbara Schall recently grandchildren, Madeleine and Jacob, had an epiphany about the wildlife in at The Crayola Factory in Easton, our area. These are Bob’s words: Pennsylvania. One morning [in May] we had Fred and Sigrid Jensen just Call Marilyn Maleckas an opportunity to watch an osprey returned (and Fred called it the Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident chick learn to fly over the pond latest “hot scoop”) from Temecula, behind our condo [the 7th green on California, and their last high school Cell: 941-400-2081 The Groves]. He actually flapped his graduation. Fred says they “spent five way across. He then rested on the days in low humidity, sunshine, and pond bank and posed for a picture high 70s weather among great family by our resident photographer, Jim members. It was fun.” But, Fred, it BEAUTIFUL 3 BD/2BA villa with 2 car garage, Young. After resting awhile, the bird wasn’t Sarasota, was it? cathedral ceiling, furnished, with tranquil garden views...... $169,000 was busy pecking into the shoreline, It wasn’t Super Bowl Sunday or JUST OUTSIDE THE MEADOWS IN DESIRED STRATHMORE! looking for food. The Save Our baseball’s World Series, but David 2 BD, 2BA recently renovated villa with carport...... Just $94,000 Seabirds (SOS) resource person told Callahan and Susan Shucker’s Barbara the parent probably was “Triple Crown Party” was good WELL-MAINTAINED, 3 BD POOL HOME with vista golf somewhere in the area, keeping an fun. The first Saturday in June was and water views, cathedral ceiling, oversized garage with eye on the chick, and he would fly a raucous event, complete with plenty of storage ...... $337,000 away when his wings dried. After large men at the door, checking all three hours he flew to the other side the celebrants’ identification. But Call me for a professional analysis of of the pond, probably to wait for the seriously, all in attendance made your home—you won’t be parent’s return. It was fun to see wild bets, not according to the bookies creatures up close. in Las Vegas, but the bets went into disappointed! Jerry and Eileen Finehirsh David’s computer. The odds came went to their granddaughter Ashton’s out according to those who bet while dance recital in Virginia. In addition, in the house. Food, wine, and many Meadows Real Estate Services they spent a day in Washington, refreshments complimented the 5027 Ringwood Meadow D.C., at the National Zoo with their good company, except when the race Sarasota, FL 34235 son Alan, daughter-in-law Robin, began. For those two minutes, all and Ashton. They also spent time were quiet; participants hoping their with their son Michael and their two bets would win. But we all won! The Meadoword • July 2014 13

Hazardous Waste Pick-up Meadows CURBSIDE pickup program begins this month and continues through August

The Meadows will become the pilot neighborhood, selected by Sarasota County, for a new “Curbside Household Hazardous Waste Collection” program, which begins July 1 and runs through August 31. To arrange a date for hazardous waste pick up, call 800-624-5302. The County will send an EQ Florida (Environmental Quality) truck with various bins to make your collection. Only chemical materials like cleaners, paints, gasoline, pesticides, and other household chemical products are accepted. The household chemical disposal kit contains two poly bags and two zip ties to package chemical materials. Please follow the instructions below to safely and properly prepare waste for collection. Claudette Krijger Automotive batteries and Propane cylinders do not require a bag. Realtor/Resident [email protected] An EQ Florida representative provided. Seal with the accompanying will contact you with a date that your zip ties in the following ways: Call 941-504-2081 materials will be collected. ``Paints, stains, pesticides, On the morning of the scheduled polishes, lubricants, and aerosol MEADOWS REAL ESTATE SERVICES date, prior to 8:00 am, place the cans, and so forth in one bag. 4020 Oakley Greene—3 Beds/2 Baths • End Unit Villa ` • Expansive Lanai with tranquil Garden View ...... $252,000 bagged material on a front porch or `Cleaning products such as 4353 Longmeadow #22—2 Beds/2 Baths • Beautiful next to your garage door so the driver household cleaners, bleach, and panoramic views of the Golf Course & Lakes • Enclosed Lanai ...... $142,000 can see it easily from the street. Do not automotive wheel cleaners in the place material at the curb, sidewalk or other bag. UNDER CONTRACT / SOLD Hampstead Heath in The Meadows ...... PENDING mailbox. ``Swimming pool chemicals Bunker Oaks in The Meadows ...... SOLD Ensure that each container of separate from all other materials, The Isles of Sarasota - Palmer Ranch ...... SOLD chemical material for disposal is sealed best in a separate plastic trash bag. and does not leak. If the container Never mix any swimming pool cannot be sealed, place it in a clear, product with another swimming household zip-locked bag. pool product. Keep all material in its original ``Batteries in zip-locked bags. packaging. If a material has been Tape over positive (+) and transferred to a different container, negative (-) ends to prevent mark the product name on the new external short circuits. container. ``Fluorescent lamps in the original Place containerized materials boxes or other suitable cardboard in an upright position inside the bags containers.

Meadows July Only Exclusive! Our Service Kick Ants! FREE $ OFF 941-202-9270 75 TERMINTE INITIAL • Pest Prevention & PEST PEST • Termite Protection • Lawn Fertilization INSPECTION CONTROL 14 The Meadoword • July 2014 MCA Changes Policy on Placing Classified Ads The Meadoword now accepts “Items for Sale” By Len Smally—Manager

The MCA has a new policy for trial basis, and the MCA reserves the placing want ads to sell personal items right to cancel the policy if it results from your home. For the convenience in traffic, signage, or any other related of our residents, you may now problems. In the past, we had problems advertise up to three items for sale in of this nature. The Meadoword classified section. Want ads cost $4 for 10 words No signage is allowed and this and 10 cents, each additional word. policy does not mean you can hold Copy and payment are due prior to garage, yard, or estate sales on your publication. For complete details and property. To avoid traffic problems, deadlines, see the classified section of we recommend that you make The Meadoword, call the MCA Office, appointments with people who respond 377-2300, or email administration@ to your ad. meadowsca.com. The new policy will begin on a Golf Course Swales To groom or not to groom? By Len Smally—Manager In recent years, The Meadows and associations are already doing Country Club has not maintained some that maintenance, and the MCA is not “out-of-play” areas. Many of these recommending that you contact the areas are wooded that the Club will let club. That is between you, or your return to nature. association, and The Club. However, if If you have a swale (ditch) in there is a swale, or other area that you your back yard, that actually is on wish to maintain, on club property, we TMCC property, and you want to recommend you contact the club prior keep it mowed, trimmed, etc., you to beginning to maintain that . may be able to do that. Many homes The Meadoword • July 2014 15

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson residents enjoy drummers’ Mitzvah By Carlene Cobb—Communications Director Eileen Johnson, a home health aide, wanted to bring together two of her loves—the Kobernick- Anchin-Benderson campus residents and the Siesta Beach drum circle drummers.

ABOVE (LEFT to RIGHT)—Al Hernandez, Vicki Bretay, Laura Henry, Shawn Bowen, Jeff Dillon, Dr. Marguerite Barnett, and Helen Waldman interact at recent drum circle in Anchin Pavilion.

ABOVE—Tim Chaffee and Ruth Beck share the beat during drum circle in Kobernick House.

The drummers arrived with person and offered the chance djembes, shakers and other hand- to participate in the rhythmic held percussion instruments. ensemble. Tapping with mallets, Residents settled into their seats, palms or fingertips, each resident forming a large circle facing the was clearly engaged and fully drummers. enjoyed the hands-on experience. First the drummers performed “All the drummers volunteered for the circle of attentive residents; their time, and they really enjoyed then they approached each seated sharing the rhythms with the residents,” Eileen Johnson says. “This was my Mitzvah, to give Are you a back to the residents who have given me so much in so many Bridge Player? ways.” Looking for an The fascinating scarf dances opportunity to play? and meditative sword balancing feats of Marguerite Barnett, MD, For more information, call captivated the audience. Bill Thompson 379-7955 When the drum circle ended, Anchin Pavilion resident Pearl BRIDGE FRIDAYS • 12:30 PM It is necessary to sign up Goodman was asked if she enjoyed it. She grinned and replied before each game “Magnificent!” 16 The Meadoword • July 2014 Red Cross Launches Nathan Campaign to Cut Drowning Benderson by Half in 50 Cities Park How are your swimming skills? skills, yet more than nine in 10 say Scheduled Every day, an average of 10 their children are likely to participate people die in the United States from in water activities this summer. Events 2014 accidental drowning; 20 percent These critical water safety skills, are children 14 years or younger, known as “water competency,” August 23—SUP according CDC statistics. Drowning include the ability to: Series (Stand Up is the second-leading cause of 1) Step or jump into the water Paddle Board) unintentional injury death in children over your head and sixth in people of all ages. For 2) Return to the surface and float October 20 thru every child who dies from drowning, or tread water for one minute 26—Sarasota IBC another five receive emergency 3) Turn around in a full circle Dragon Board Festival treatment for nonfatal submersion and find an exit injuries. 4) Swim 25 yards to the exit Nearly half of Americans report 5) Exit from the water. If you are VOLUNTEERS they have had an experience in the in a pool, you must be able to exit water where they were afraid they without using the ladder. ALWAYS NEEDED! might drown. One in five reported The American Red Cross Download detailed knowing someone who drowned, recently launched a new campaign and 20 percent knew someone who to reduce the drowning rate by descriptions of nearly drowned. 50 percent in 50 cities across 19 volunteers jobs at A new survey found that more states—including Florida—over the www.worldclassrowing.com than half of all Americans cannot next three to five years. To mark 1. Select Volunteers from the swim or perform basic swim safety its 100 years of swimming safety navigation menu at the top of skills; it also showed that people education, the Red Cross plans the page. believe they are better swimmers to teach 50,000 people in the 50 2. Download Job Descriptions than they actually are and, though 80 selected cities to swim. link. percent say they can swim, only 56 All 50 cities selected for the percent of those can perform all five drowning prevention campaign have To volunteer, contact basic skills to save their lives in the high numbers of drowning deaths. John Krotec at water. Four in 10 parents of children The campaign will start in 10 cities [email protected] ages 4 to 17 think their children can this year and expand to all 50 cities perform all five basic swimming in future years. The Meadoword • July 2014 17

Nathan Benderson Park Holds Grand Opening Story and Photos by Mary Jo Gord—Editor

From shell excavation to a the lakes, property, amenities, and improvements. world-class rowing facility, To pull the park together, Nathan Benderson Park SANCA Chief Operating Officer Paul Blackketter studied every officially “opened” on world venue and picked out the best June 7 following the pieces from each to combine into one. It was Nathan Benderson’s symbolic ribbon cutting “big vision,” says his son, Randy Sarasota County purchased the Benderson—one that many of us 600-acre parcel in the 1990s—it was could not see early on, but now he the remains of a shell excavation says, “We couldn’t have done it site, left behind by road construction better. There’s not one thing I would workers who mined it for road fill to change.” build I-75. Benderson said his father “took During the ceremonial remarks, the worst lemons and turned them County Commissioner Carolyn Mason, into the best lemonade in the world.” a Sarasota native, said she lived He used five ingredients: 1) the best her entire life here and never knew listeners, 2) hard work, 3) common that place existed. It was a mudhole sense, 4) the best experts, and 5) the first time she saw it. Now, she quality ingredients. gestures toward the lake, “Isn’t this an ABOVE—MCA Manager Len Smally was one of several speakers at the Merchants say they can always outstanding mudhole?” ceremony—The Meadows has worked closely with Benderson Development tell when there’s a regatta at the The 500-acre man-made lake is park because they sell out of a lot a world-class, 2000-meter rowing of things. According to Blackketter, facility that began hosting regattas last year alone brought 54,000 with two events in 2009 followed by spectators; 15 elite training teams; four in 2010, seven in 2011 and 2013, 20 major local, regional, and and 12 in 2013. 2014 is an even bigger international events; and 11,000 year for rowing and other events, and hotel room nights—all with an the Park has just landed the World economic impact of $12,354,833. Rowing Championships in 2017. The park is identified as “one of a handful LEFT—The Dragon Boat pictured of sites in North America” that has all was given to the Pink Dragon Ladies of Tampa Bay—an all-breast-cancer- the “natural attributes that make up a survivor team—by Benderson premiere rowing facility.” Development and christened “Nate’s In April 2014, an operating Hope” during the Sunshine State agreement was struck between Sarasota Games on Jun 7. The team, along with County and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Save Our Sisters of Miami, will host the Center Association (SANCA). SANCA International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission (IBCPC) Participatory assumes responsibility for managing Dragon Boat Festival at Nathan and maintaining the park, including Benderson Park from October 24 Regatta Island (now being developed), through 26. 18 The Meadoword • July 2014 The Meadoword • July 2014 19

News from The By Doug Domino—General Manager Meadows Country Club

July/August Events Golf July 2 & Aug 6—Mulligan’s & Martini’s, Full privileged golf Ladies, 5:30 pm Jul 4—Flag Tournament Jul 13 & Aug 17—Golf Guest Day, Guests of Members Pay $27 Cart Fee Only Jul 19 & Aug 2—Summer Sizzler Saturday Shotgun Aug 9 & 10—Summer Club Championship Aug 31—Labor Day Weekend Scramble Tennis Thru Aug 9—Meadows Summer Sports & Tennis Camp July 2 & Aug 6—Courts & Cocktails, 5:30 pm Jul 5 & Aug 2—Tennis Guest Day, Free Tennis for Guests of Members Jul 23 thru 27 —Mixed Summer Championships TMCC Returns to “Private” Jul 25—Battle of the Club Pro’s, 5:30 pm Aug 5 thru Aug 9—Mixed Doubles Summer Championships Status During Peak Season Aug 30 —U.S. Open Round Robin, 11:00 am Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Highlands and Groves and Centre Court Dining & Social Restaurant, as always, open to the public Jul 12—“An Evening in Paradise” Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Jul 17—Thanksgiving in July, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Jul 22—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm The Meadows Country Club has staff and committees will turn into Jul 26—Summer Barbeque, On the Pool Deck, 5:30 pm always been a special place for its new members looking for increased July 31—Wine and Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm members and the community. And, levels of service, activities, events, Aug31—Labor Day Weekend BBQ, Tennis & Pool Deck, 5:30 pm it was once a private place for only and unfettered access to facilities that Call for Reservations 378-2135 its members, but opened its doors being a member of a fine private club Activities a while back to the community and provides. 2nd Mon (excluding holidays), 5:00 to 8:00 pm—Game Night, Member’s other nonmembers who recognized But, we also recognize that every Lounge and Centre Court Lounge; $5.00 Cheese Pizza • 1st & 3rd Wed; it as the great place it is for golf and golfer’s goal is not to be a member 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:00 pm—Ladies Bridge, in the Dickens • Every Tue, dining. The goal of this initiative of a private country club. So, we will was to introduce the benefits of club continue to offer the area’s best public membership to the community and golf on the Highlands and Groves grow the Club. Through this venture, courses. Golfers playing these courses the Club gained new members and will continue to receive our same other nonmembers found us and excellent service, albeit, beginning this continue to enjoy our outstanding fall, at the golf shop located next to the public golf courses. Dickens Activity Center. This location The Club’s primary mission has is same one where golfers playing the always been to provide the best private Groves course traditionally check in club available to its members. A recent for their tee times. survey of the full membership showed The Centre Court Restaurant that the benefits of a being private club located next to the pool—where Nancy mean a great deal to them. and crew do an outstanding job of At the June 24 Town Hall meeting, customer service—is also be open for the Board of Governors of The golfers playing our public courses. Meadows Country Club announced an So, as a Meadows Community initiative to return the Club once again resident, what does this mean to you? to private status for its members during It will, hopefully, mean a great the peak season from November to deal to our current members who May. Special seasonal memberships support the Club as well as to residents will still be available during the who would like to become part of a summer months, and our Highlands truly wonderful private country club. and Groves courses are always open It should also mean a lot to for public play. The Center Courte homeowners, regardless of their Restaurant will remain open to the interest in using the Club, because of public as well. the impact a well-maintained private So, beginning this fall, The club has on property values. Think Meadows golf course and driving about the golf course communities range, The Meadows Golf Shop, locker you’ve seen. Many public courses have rooms, and main clubhouse restaurants “gone with the wind,” leaving some will be open only to our members and communities with green belts replaced their guests, just as the tennis courts, by over-grown mounds and decreased pool, fitness center, and Dickens property values. Activity Center always have been. Whether The Meadows Country Our goal is to enhance the Club continues to be a private club awareness of the Club to prospective or not—with members who take pride members. And, we will continue to in the golf courses, tennis courts, work hard at this. With the economic grounds, and other facilities—it will improvements, real estate activity, have a definite impact on the com- and retail traffic from the new munity, home values, and desirability mall—all positive factors that will to prospective residents. We all have a fuel growth in the local area—we stake in our future; let’s work together expect new prospects, which our to make the future the best it can be. 20 The Meadoword • July 2014 Growing up in For a man who earlier in life had not found his place on a Minneapolis, George traditional college campus, these military programs proved to be Kertesz was probably just what was needed to advance his career. He earned a BA (1963) typical in his uncer- in air science at Oklahoma State University/Stillwater and an MA tainty about choosing (1964) in business administration at George Washington University. a career path. But, he George went overseas for the first did know that he did time in May 1965 He was posted to the 493rd not want to follow his Tactical Fighter Squadron as assistant operations officer in parents in the medical Lakenheath, UK. From June 1966 to April 1968, he was assigned field. to Headquarters USAF/Europe at Lindsey Air Station in Germany, Following graduation from where he first served as chief North High School, he moved on of the Requirements Branch in to college, hoping it would help the Directorate of Operations & him to find the answers he was Training and later became the seeking. He did know that he operations staff officer for the wanted to provide a bright future deputy chief of staff for operations. for himself and the love of his Not surprisingly, in June 1968, life, JoAnn, whom he met in high George was transferred to Phu Cat school. Air Base in Vietnam, where he In 1950, he joined the US served as operations officer and Air Force as an aviation cadet, commander of the 355th Tactical embarking on a 30-year military Fighter Squadron… and flew 267 career that provided satisfaction in combat missions in the F-100! many areas of his life before his On March 03, 1969, while his retirement as a Brigadier General plane was on its 203rd mission in 1976. supporting a special operations group, it was shot down. Call Constantly on the move— General George Kertesz, it luck, but the flaming plane an illustrious career in the was observed by the special-ops making US Air Force, Ret. soldiers, who helped to guide their rescue. George received a Purple Following flight training at Heart as the result of wounds Vance Air Force Base (AFB) received in the action. in Oklahoma and Perrin AFB Back home again, George returned in Texas, George received his to a “grande finale” in his military wings and was commissioned 2nd career lieutenant in August 1951. That same year, he married JoAnn. MISSION In June 1969, George returned It was a new beginning for the to Sheppard AFB as base air couple, who “survived” 20 moves operations officer with the rank of that eventually included three girls lieutenant colonel. One year later, and a boy. He smiles when he tells he transferred to Headquarters you that his wife, whose patience Tactical Command at Langley and understanding during his of LIFE (Virginia) AFB where he was career helped in so many ways, is By Ginny Cardozo • Photos by Jim Young chief of Middle East, Africa the one who really deserves some South of Sahara, and South Asia/ of his medals. They have been Atlantic Branch in addition to married 63 years. major command chief of the plans George became a mission division. pilot, flying B-25s at two bases In July 1972, he became in Texas—first, Sheppard, then commander at Moody AFB in James Connally. Three years Georgia. In 1974, he was back later (in 1954), he was posted to at Vance AFB as commander of Lockbourne AFB in Ohio flying the 71st Flying Training Wing, the KC-97 for the Strategic Air where he served until April 1975 Command and remained there as commander of the 38th Flying until June 1958. Afterwards, he Training Wing. Six months later, was assigned to the 3576th Pilot he moved on to Norton AFB in Training Squadron at Vance AFB California, where he advanced to serve as instructor pilot, flight from deputy director of inspection/ commander, and operations officer. Air Force Inspection & Safety In 1963, he entered the Air Center to its director in April Command and Staff College at 1976. It was here that he gained the Maxwell AFB in Alabama and rank of brigadier general in August graduated in August 1964. JoAnn of that same year. In June 1978, he had barely settled in before her became chief/Air Force Section, husband was on the move again— US Military Assistance Advisory this time to Luke AFB in Arizona Group in Tehran. for an F-100 operational training course. Continues next page The Meadoword • July 2014 21 General George Kertesz, Ret., continued from previous

The end of one career was just In 2002, Jo Ann and George the beginning of another retired again, this time to Sarasota where they have more When he left military time for visits from their children service, General Kertesz could and grandchildren. Interestingly, describe his time in the Air only one of their children, Force as “enjoyable,” but he Theresa, served in the military was hardly ready to settle into and chose the Air Force like her THEdaily MEADOWS golf gamesBOOK CLUB or afternoon father. 2014-2015naps. Instead, he and JoAnn Now George and JoAnn have HE settled in Davenport, Iowa, more time for some regular golf T MEADOWS (Meetswhere on 2nd he Wednesday managed of aMonth metal at 2 p.m. at thegames. MCA) They also deliver for fabricating plant for 20 years Meals on Wheels every week. BOOK CLUB and translated his extensive George is a member of DATEmilitary TITLEmanagement & AUTHOR skills into the Retired MilitaryLEADER Officers NEW TITLES FOR 2014-2015 the private sector. Association in Sarasota. He October 8He served All Quiet on on athe number Western Frontof by Erichmaintains Maria Remarque his interest Joanne in foreign (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) Simonscivic boards such as Rotary, affairs and enjoys sharing with Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Novvarious 12 banks, Death Comes and Forthe the hospital Archbishop by othersWilla Cather the insights Cindy Kodish he gained board—all were grateful for his during his military service in the Date Title and Author Leader Decexperience 10 The andGoldfi can-do nch by Donnaattitude. Tartt Middle East. TBD

Oct 8 All Quiet on the Western Front Jan 14 The Rose Project by Graeme Simsion Pam Draper by Erich Maria Remarque Joanne Simons From Vance AFB, a dozen—give or take—others, and back again… Nov 12 Death Comes For the Archbishop Feb 11 The White Dog Fell from the Sky by Eleanor Morse Vida Gavin by Willa Cather Cindy Kodish Mar 11, 11:30 Luncheon & New Book Selections

Dec 10 The Goldfi nch by Donna Tartt TBA Apr 8 The Moth by Burns, Gopnik and Green Karen Rush

—2015— May 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan Janet Thompson Jan 14 The Rose Project by Graeme Simsion Pam Draper Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 Feb 11 The White Dog Fell from the Sky [email protected] by Eleanor Morse Vida Gavin Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Mar 11 Luncheon & New Book Selections (11:30) Apr 8 The Moth by Burns by Gopnik and Green Karen Rush May 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan Janet Thompson

To the final destination—at home in The Meadows 22 The Meadoword • July 2014 In January, they began coming. her husband were Peace Corps Some entered the Lakeside room volunteers, serving as advisors hesitantly, not sure what they to the Area Councils which would find or whether this would governed the Solomon Islands be a place for them. Some were in the South Pacific. In its very professionals, who regularly traditional culture, women always sold their creations at craft fairs wore skirts that made it difficult up North; others were dedicated to climb into the trucks and boats crafters, whose hands ache to be used for transportation, especially occupied. while carrying babies and baskets. These skilled women were But somehow, Florence moved eager for an opportunity to hone easily in her skirts. The women their creative talents. Others watched in amazement until one were new to crafts and were day a neighbor shyly complimented uncertain about just what they Florence on her skirt. “It’s not might be doing. They wore a a skirt, it’s culottes,” Florence deer-in-the-headlights expression, explained, showing her the split especially when asked to sign skirt design. a form absolving the MCA of Making new friends As was the custom, the responsibility if they should be and sharing ideas neighbor asked her husband to ask injured. (Crafts can be dangerous. Florence’s husband if she might I once sewed through my index By Liz Barnett borrow Florence’s pattern for the finger and had to disassemble culottes. Although Florence had my sewing machine before my in how to fold and construct the folding, careful color selection no pattern and paper was in short neighbor could pull the needle out mosaic-like interiors that fill the of components, and hand-sewing supply, she taped enough pieces with her pliers.) Fortunately, no one cut-out designs. Our creativity was to create the popular purses that together to construct a make- got even a paper cut this year in the given free rein in selecting colors, can pep up your wardrobe and shift pattern, borrowed a pedal Craft Group, and 20 new members patterns, and embellishments—the solve your gift-giving dilemmas. powered sewing machine and signed up. results amazed us; who knew we Newcomers and veterans alike began teaching. Every woman who Each new member was quickly had such skills. Making iris cards found their niches here throughout saw the culottes wanted a pair. The welcomed classes grew and and immersed became a vehicle in activities, for consciousness- thanks to our raising among members the women who who put their did all the work own craft while husbands projects aside spent their days to instruct the drinking beer. newcomers. The seeds for a Joyce women’s group Gallegos espousing equal was soon rights for women shepherding were planted two tables while liberating of crafters clothes were through the being crafted. precision Although cutting Florence left the and rolling islands in 1989, techniques her influence needed to continued. When construct paper a colleague beads. Under visited the island Joyce’s patient It’s easy to see that the ladies of the Craft Group enjoy their work— you, too, can get in on the a few years later, guidance, good times; come help us with our creations to support great causes! she found that those of us every woman on who were initially gluing our was so popular that as soon as one the year. every island was wearing culottes. fingers together began to create group perfected their skills, another In February, Gigi Marlin and Today, women in the Solomon beads as lovely as those created by would join, creating a learning Ann Karlai wowed us with their Islands have become leaders in our most nimble-fingered friends environment that lasted throughout designs for spiral beading and soon business, politics, and work to end with years of quilting and crafting the year. Fortunately, veteran card a table full of jewelry makers was violence toward women. experience. After our weekly maker, Sonia Sutcliffe added her creating bracelets, necklaces and After retirement, Florence meetings, Joyce spent hours sorting skills to the teaching contingent and earrings that will add sparkle and a became a professional crafter, the beads by color and shape and helped many of those who joined touch of glamour to any wardrobe. selling quilts and variety of crafts. finding just the right spacer beads to the group late in the year. Some of The fun and excitement of That was why she was excited to create nearly weightless necklaces, the card makers then moved on to learning each of these new skills learn there was a craft group in earrings, and bracelets that will the more advanced origami skills, would not have been possible The Meadows that would enable be the finishing touch for outfits taught by Helene DiPuma, to make without our patient and dedicated her to continue both crafting and worn to get-togethers all over The gift card holders. members who became our teachers. contributing to the community. Meadows after the November 14 After wearing her fingers to They’ve enriched our lives and Teachers change lives and and 15 craft sale. a nub breaking off rough points, enabled us to help the local their influence lives on through Meanwhile, Vicki Robley, Kathy Easley taught us how to charities that are changing lives in their students. We are grateful Sharon Godlewski and Dottie weave pop tops from soda cans our community. to all our craft group instructors Barr were spending their evenings into shimmery purses. With help Although crafts might seem and to our members who work so cutting out the shapes that would from Vicki Robley and Dottie to be a trivial way to contribute diligently at home and at the MCA be the basis for intricate iris fold Barr, Kathy also guided the group to our community, no one who every Wednesday from 9:00 to cards. Brave newcomers and making “candy-wrapper” purses. knows Florence Felt believes that. 11:00 am. returning members received hands- This labor-intensive craft requires She changed an entire culture! on instructions from the three precision cutting, origami-style In the late 1980s, Florence and If you can glue, we want you! The Meadoword • July 2014 23 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about By Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

Summer Vacation if they do not know what is coming. was never any debate om the first catching and cooking blue crabs. When our children were growing up night about going to Dinner Bell—an Of course the vacation was more This is the second essay to appear in the 1980s, we spent two wonderful excellent family restaurant with a bowl than eating, but days of sand and surf in The Meadoword from the Memoirs’ weeks each summer at Rehoboth of chocolate mints by the cash register. required little planning. Martin Luther King Day session. Just Beach, Delaware, a small beach town But after that, would it be The Camel’s When Michele began to read her hearing the title of Michele’s essay, three hours east of Washington, DC. Hump for middle-eastern faire or essay, we all sat back and began to The Vacation, brought fond memories We began planning our vacations Cha La Mere for bouillabaisse or the dream along with her of the wonderful to most of us. during the dark and dreary days of Boardwalk for pizza? And we family vacations in our pasts. But, she Summer vacation is a glorious time January. As we sat around the dinner couldn’t forget the highlight of any trip soon brought us back to the realities of for families. Parents are excited and table, we discussed where we would to the eastern race in America in the 1960s. the children catch the excitement, even eat each night of the vacation. There shore,

Summer Vacation By Michele Conley

It was the fourth day. The air to meet someone famous—maybe looked thought I would pass out. They were was smothering and the sweat was Troy Donahue. He was my dream amazed. He smiled at my mother and talking about me, I thought. “It’s just running down my back. I felt stuck boat. I was 16, but looked much older. she smiled back a sweet knowing look a tan from going to the pool every to the seat and the wind from the My skin was bronzed from the many of happiness. As for we girls, we could day,” I wanted to yell out. But, I kept open car windows was not reaching trips to the pool. And when I wore not contain our joy…all talking at the quiet as the tears welled in my eyes. me. Unfortunately, I had the worst lipstick, I could pass for 20. He might same time. In the back of my mind I remembered position—the middle of the back seat notice me, I thought to myself. As I looked around, I felt like a hearing on the news about how black of an un-air-conditioned car traveling This trip was a dream come true princess in a castle. A large winding people were treated in the Deep South, to Florida. I shared this misery with for all of us. Mother was so thrilled marble staircase, looking as if it went but I hadn’t really thought much about my two sisters, Pat and Joan. They had when dad first came home one evening all the way to heaven, was on the left it. I was busy starting my first year the good seats, of course, but we all announcing that he had been named and on the right was a the long, carved in high school, thinking about new felt the heat of July in the South. the 1960 Salesperson of the Year at the wooden registration desk with lamps adventures, learning to drive, and Even with this discomfort, I was local TV station where he worked and with silk shades. The staff at the desk making new friends. excited. It was our first real vacation. his prize was to be an all-expense-paid were all dressed alike with uniforms Discrimination had been a strange It was a vacation to Miami no less, and trip to a national meeting of top sales embellished with gold cording and word to me. Now, in this beautiful at one of the fabulous hotels on the executives in the television industry. fancy gold buttons. Beautifully place, in this wonderful castle, Miami Beach strip. I had read about When dad said we kids could come dressed people where walking around discrimination was slapping my family the hotel in mom’s movie magazines. along, we literally jumped for joy. the lobby. The women all looked in the face. It had two large pools and fountains Now, in the hot car, my sister like Grace Kelly or Marilyn Monroe, The next 30 minutes went fast. As in the lobby. It was known as a place Pat was questioning why she thought dressed in designer resort clothes we waited for the bellman to send for where the stars vacationed and I hoped this trip was such a great idea. She and beautiful hairdos, just like in the our car, we had a family discussion. squirmed moving her arms and movie To Catch a Thief. Wow, was I Now, we had to be proud and practical legs while complaining that I was glad mom had made us all wear our at the same time. The hotel expenses taking too much room. Joan, being best sundresses that day. were paid, and we did not have money the eldest at 19, took a more mature As my dad approached the desk to do much else. Reluctantly, it was attitude and tried to keep our fussing the staff began to whisper to each decided that Dad and Mom would stay, to a minimum. She would lead us in other. Mother gathered us around her as Dad needed to be at the hotel to singing and game playing. But mostly, as she stood just within hearing range, attend meetings and receive his award. we slept on the way. It was that hot- but not quite close enough to hear all Dad would make arrangements for us half-awake type of sleep that heat that was being said. to rent a small two-bedroom apartment brings on. Dad became very angry and kept that was on the beach, with a pool, in When we finally arrived at our trying to convince the reservation the small town of Hollywood, Florida. destination, we were all ecstatic. person that his daughter was not what Joan would be the boss at our location, Showing renewed energy, we bounded was he saying … was not colored. and we would meet mom and dad for out of the car at the entrance of the Dad demanded to see the manager. sightseeing and fun things. We all hotel. A bellman in uniform met A distinguished man appeared. “Mr. agreed. us and carried our bags into the Miller, he said “we do not allow Mom called us every morning of lobby. Entering, we were all awe- colored people to stay at our hotel” the stay. We could tell she was not struck. Even my dad, who was quite “But sir” my father explained she is happy about the situation, but what sophisticated and more worldly than not colored.” Soon, I realized they could we do? Our dream vacation most of the men in our small West were talking about me. was stained with the ugly soot of Virginia town, All of a sudden, I felt sick and discrimination. 24 The Meadoword • July 2014 New Travel Website Provides Tips and Information It’s “Simply Smart”! Simply Smart Travel, a travel tell us that our readers love to travel. enterprise focused on providing So launching a sister company and tips and information for the over- Website devoted to travel made a lot of 50 [age] travelers, has launched sense to us. It gives us another forum SimplySmartTravel.com. 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Community Haven Plant Nursery (formerly Children’s Haven) 4405 DeSoto Road • 302-1828 (From The Meadows, take Honore north; turn left at the DeSoto Road signal light) Now OPEN For Business! Monday–Saturday • 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Specializing in Butterfly-Attracting Plants For more information call 302-1828 All sales benefit the clients of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities. The Meadoword • July 2014 25 Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota Improv Festival Production Call! Seeking actors to participate in the Living History Returns July 11 and 12 Drama for “Spirit Voices from Old Manatee,” It’s time again for the annual Studio Theatre stages. returning this fall at the Manatee Burial Grounds funny fest—the Sarasota Improv Pricing varies with passes Festival. Non-stop laughter returns available for the weekend at $59, The Manatee County Historical 2, 3, 4, 5; week II: 9, 10, 11, 12; and on July 11 and 12 for two days and nightly at $49, individual shows at Commission is pleased to announce week III: 16, 17, 18, and 19. Tickets nights of unpredictable and hysterical $10 each, and special event tickets at the 2014 production dates for will go on sale in early September. comedy with 17 of the hottest groups $25. Workshops are priced at $29 for Season IV of Spirit Voices from To receive updates about purchasing on the national improv scene. a two-hour session with a professional Old Manatee. This popular living tickets, to find out about auditioning Acts from Chicago, Boston, improv group. history drama features costumed for a role in the cast, or to help behind Austin, Miami, Atlanta, New York, To purchase tickets, call the Box actors, who portray the early settlers the scenes, email Special Events Tampa, Orlando, and everywhere in Office at 366-9000 or visit www. interred in the 1850 Manatee Burying Coordinator Christine Brown at between will perform on the Florida floridastudiotheatre.org. Grounds, with riveting and haunting [email protected] graveside dialogues. Stories are or call Manatee Village Historical based on narratives from archives, Park at 741-4075. descendants, diaries, military logs, Actors please note—These books, and legend. The setting is are not paid roles. Talent will dusk, the stage draped by century- be acknowledged in the credits. old mossy oaks. Here, viewers learn Volunteer actors and actresses with Church of the more about the development of the theatrical or performance experience area from 1840 to the turn of the 20th in outdoor venues are encouraged to Nativity Century. This helps the audience gain apply. An appreciation of local history A community in Christ, loving and reaching out to all, proclaiming an appreciation for the contributions and heritage are a prerequisite. the Good News made by pioneers to the Manatee Produced by the Manatee County Sundays lands through triumphs, tragedies, and Historical Commission and R. B. Communion—8:00 am escapades. “Chips” Shore, Manatee County Clerk Bible Study—9:00 am Communion with Music—10:15 am Due to popular demand, the of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Wednesdays run has been extended over three Department of Historical Resources. Healing Service—10:00 am weekends this year—week I: October 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. (1 block South of University) 941-355-3262 www.churchofthenativity.com Rev. Charles H. Mann, Rector

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Star-Spangled Bicentennial National Anthem Turns 200 By Steve Newman—Editorial Assistant

“dawn’s early light” of The independence from The original “Star Spangled Banner,” seen above, was flying high over September 14, 1814, Britain that Americans Baltimore’s Fort McHenry when the British attacked on September a large American flag 13, 1814. Francis Scott Key, a Washington lawyer and amateur poet, could still be seen celebrate this 4th of July had gone aboard a British ship seeking the release of friends being flying triumphantly actually came nearly 40 years held prisoner. He was detained throughout the night. The sight of the above Fort McHenry, American flag still flying over the fortress the next morning inspired indicating the British before the country’s National Key to write what became our National Anthem more than a century had failed to take the Anthem was penned during a later. The original Fort McHenry flag is enshrined in the Smithsonian stronghold overnight. Institution in Washington. Its unique design, representing the then 15 Key’s lyrics were later conflict with our colonial states, is the only one to ever have more than 13 stripes. masters. initially written in the poem Defense of Fort The 200th anniversary of M‘Henry. They were Francis Scott Key’s enduring Star later paired with The Spangled Banner will be celebrated Anacreontic Song, in September at Baltimore’s Fort which was the official McHenry, where the American melody of an 18th- flag’s “broad stripes and bright Century gentleman’s stars” helped inspire the lyrics. club of amateur The September 10 through 16 musicians in London. celebration will include living The popularity of history demonstrations as well as Key’s composition tours of Navy and historic tall ships. steadily increased Pickup TFN It will be punctuated by what’s after the lyrics promised to be a breathtaking were printed in area fireworks display over Fort papers on September McHenry and Baltimore Harbor. 20, 1814. It was During the War of 1812, frequently performed attorney Francis Scott Key was at public gatherings allowed aboard the British ship and was even sung at HMS Tonnant to help negotiate the start of baseball the release of some American games as early as prisoners. But Key himself became 1887. But it wasn’t a temporary captive after he found until President Herbert out about the British plan to attack Hoover signed a law Baltimore. in 1931, making it Watching the “bombs bursting America’s official in air” through the night of the song, that the Star assault onboard another British Spangled Banner warship, the 35-year-old amateur finally become the poet was inspired to write lyrics National Anthem many still sing today before sporting of the “home of the events and other gatherings. By the brave.” The Meadoword • July 2014 27 Gloriausicae MFirst United Methodist Church hosts Patriotic Spectacular” on July 4

The Gloria Musicae Singers, Spanish, English/Northern European, headed by artistic director Dr. Joseph African-American, Chinese, and Ellis Holt, will salute Independence Day Island experiences. Musical elements with a Patriotic Spectacular on July reflect ethnic genres including blues, 4, 4:30 pm, at First United Methodist gospel, and klezmer, with hints of Church in Sarasota. Gershwin and Ellington. It concludes The concert’s rousing collection with a rousing gospel portrayal of the of traditional patriotic songs United States as an eternally young, celebrating America features the imperfect land striving to be a better Florida premiere of St. Petersburg place. composer Rand Snell’s One Land: An Rand Snell is a St. Petersburg- American Tapestry—an epic choral based composer, choral accompanist, work exploring Native American and and jazz pianist. He received a Masters immigrant experiences of America. in music from the University of South It also includes a tribute to Harold Florida.His music has been performed Arlen and Leonard Bernstein. Singing by the Congressional Chorus of Light Up the Night sensation Maria Wirries will give Washington, DC, the Orlando Chorale, her final solo performance before to the Richard Zielinski Singers, the college later this summer. Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, the A veritable kaleidoscope of are launched from the middle of the First United Methodist Church is University of Maryland Percussion pyrotechnic color is available to historic Green Bridge Fishing Pier on located at 104 S. Pineapple Avenue in Ensemble, the St. Petersburg Opera Sarasota-Bradenton area residents this the Manatee River, giving spectators Sarasota. Free parking is available at Chamber Ensemble, and various 4th of July. From the Manatee River to on each side of the river the same great the Zenith Garage on Mira Mar Court. church and community choirs. Siesta Key, various groups will light view. up the sky with dazzling fireworks, and General admission tickets are $35 About the Gloria Musicae Singers Sponsored by the cities of at the door or $33.50 online at www. nearly all the venues for celebrations Palmetto and Bradenton, along with gloriamusicae.org. Student tickets are The Gloria Musicae Singers is are free. Manatee County, the fireworks will $15 at the door on the day of concert. a professional vocal ensemble that The Fireworks Spectacular over Sara- feature various other events, including For more information and to purchase celebrates choral music through sota Bay starts at dusk a concert at 7:00 pm in Palmetto tickets by phone, call 953-3368. innovative performances. Repertoire by Scotty McCreery–a 20-year-old One Land: An American Tapestry, spans four centuries and includes Some of the best views are country singer who won the tenth commissioned by Louise Buchanan to orchestral works, intimate madrigals, available at Bayfront Park and Island season of American Idol in 2011. celebrate the 20th anniversary of the church motets, folk songs, close- Park. But, boats anchored in the bay If you’re looking for dinner to go Congressional Chorus, premiered at harmony jazz, and Broadway show between Marina Jack and Bird Key with the Fireworks, book reservations the Kennedy Center for the Performing music as well as lesser-known will get some of the best, unobstructed with one of the several restaurants Arts in 2007. Snell’s score comprises choral works. For more information views. along the river. a variety of musical portraits from about Gloria Musicae, visit www. Marie Selby Gardens Tropical Siesta Key’s fireworks display one of the the Native American perspective to gloriamusicae.org. 4th of July Celebration offers prime most attended in the region “seating” for the display The fireworks are launched just Marauders Star Wars Night You’ll find a more tropical setting north of the volleyball courts, meaning available to view the show at Marie you’ll have great views from Crescent at McKechnie Field Selby Botanical Gardens, which Beach or aboard boats anchored Event benefits the fight against cancer overlooks that part of the bay with the offshore and in the Intracoastal focus of the pyrotechnics. Come early Waterway. Special VIP packages offer Join the Bradenton Marauders at “Survivor’s [recognition] Walk” to mark your spot for a prime view preferred parking and viewing areas, a McKechnie Field on Saturday, July around the warning track. and enjoy the kid-friendly activities catered picnic dinner for two, and live 19, for “Star Wars Night” when the During the “Charity Balloon and bounce house and spirited reggae entertainment. Contact the Siesta Key team hosts the Clearwater Threshers. Pop,” fans can pay $10 or $20 to pop music of Impluse. Chamber of Commerce at 349-3800 In a “galaxy far, far away” this special a balloon, benefiting the Center for Gates open at 6:00 pm. Bring for details. event will help benefit the Center for Building Hope. Prizes are awarded. folding chairs and lawn blankets, Anna Marie Island celebrates its 21st Building Hope in the fight against The McKechnie Field ticket but no coolers, please. Food and Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Cancer. First pitch is at 6:30 pm. office is open Tuesday through Friday refreshment are available on site for Expect a full cast of costumed from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on non- purchase. The fireworks will explode over characters for picture-taking with your game days; Monday through Friday Reserve tickets online at www. the Gulf of Mexico, directly from favorites. You are also encouraged at noon on game days; and two hours Selby.org or purchase them at the the beach next to the Beachhouse to dress as your favorite Star Wars prior to games on Saturday, Sunday, Welcome Center. Members are $17; Restaurant. character—and, who knows? You and morning games. You can also nonmembers and members’ guests, The Chiles Restaurant Group will could win best dressed during in the call 877-893-2827 or visit www. $20. Admission is free for children age host events with two days of family sixth-inning costume contest. BradentonMarauders.com. 11 and under. fun, fresh seafood, and spectacular The Marauders’ custom-made, The Center for Building Hope Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, fireworks at the Beachhouse on July Boba Fett jerseys will be silently auc- offers free information, programs, and located at 900 S. Palm Avenue in 3 and the Sandbar on July 4. For tioned during the game. Winning bid- services to cancer patients, caregivers, Sarasota. information about VIP dinner and party ders are invited onto the field after- and family members and connects Bradenton and Palmetto host a packages, contact the Beachhouse at wards to have their jerseys autographed them with others undergoing similar star-spangled extravaganza 779-2222 or the Sandbar at by the players who wore them. experiences. For more information, 778-8709. Prior to the game at 5:45 visit www.centerforbuildinghope.org. The display starts about 9:30 pm, pm, cancer survivors can join the depending on the weather. Fireworks 28 Good Food The Meadoword • July 2014 Fourth Annual Publix Holds “Buy-One- Shrimp & Lobster Festival Give-One” Festival Experience a New England Summer Tradition, Florida Style to Benefit All

The Sarasota Farmer’s Market pm. Prizes the South end of the Faiths Food will host its Fourth Annual Shrimp include Market. & Lobster Festival on Saturday, a The Bank Drive July 5 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Sarasota Sarasota County Publix Downtown Sarasota. Farmers Supermarkets, long-time All Market vendors will serve Market was Faiths Food Bank supporters, lobster rolls, shrimp, and Maine established in will host a “Buy-One-Give- lobster dinners. Other delights 1979. Today, One” food drive for All Faiths include lobster crepes, shrimp it’s owned Food Bank now through gazpacho, burgers on the grill, and and operated July 10. Just purchase items much more. Pedego by the Sarasota Farmers marked “buy-one-get-one” Dining will be under a 100-foot Electric Market Vendors (SFMV, Inc.), a and drop one of the sale items tent located in the First Church Bike and nonprofit organization committed in the barrels at the front of parking lot on State Street. three baskets loaded with gifts to continuing the 35-year tradition the store. The food drive will Live entertainment will be from the Farmers Market Vendors. of enhancing and improving the stock All Faiths Food Bank’s provided by “Big Night Out,” a Raffle proceeds will go to support quality of life in Sarasota, while new, expanded food assistance seven-piece tropical style dance the weekly market. Sarasota sustaining the economic viability programs for children and band that performs a blend of Latin, Farmers Market Vendors, Inc. is a of downtown Sarasota. The SFM families during the summer. Caribbean, funk, and Motown nonprofit organization committed currently contains more than 70 To help feed our dance music. “Big Night Out” is to continuing the 35-year tradition vendors and 5,000 square feet of neighbors in need, you can one of Southwest Florida’s most of enhancing and improving the produce, plants and specialty items. also donate online at www. exciting dance bands. Its lineup quality of life in Sarasota. The Market is located at the allfaithsfoodbank.org or send includes many of Sarasota and The Fourth Annual Shrimp and intersection of Main and Lemon in a check to All Faiths Food Tampa’s finest musicians. Lobster Festival will take place in the heart of downtown Sarasota. It’s Bank at 8171 Blaikie Court, The Sarasota Farmer’s Market downtown Sarasota between the open each Saturday between 7:00 Sarasota FL 34240. raffle drawing will be held at 1:00 hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at am and 1:00 pm. All Faiths Food Bank Needs Summer Volunteers! All Faiths Food Bank invites 7 million pounds of food equating residents, corporate groups, and to 5.8 million meals through 195 clubs to join its team of volunteers. pantries, soup kitchens, churches, The success of the Campaign community centers, schools, and Against Summer Hunger has programs. Its mission is to feed enabled the Food Bank to increase those in need and educate the Mobile Pantry and other food community about hunger and assistance programs throughout nutrition. For details, call 379-6333 Sarasota and DeSoto counties. or visit www.allfaithsfoodbank.org. Volunteers are needed to help at the new distribution sites that give greater access to food for students who no longer receive regular school meals during the summer break. HOLD FOR “Helping feed children and families is a very rewarding job,” PAYMENT says Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank. “You get to see the gratitude in person, and feel how much you matter to our neighbors in need.” There are many locations and times available to fit a variety of schedules. Interested parties are asked to call 379-6333 or email: [email protected] About All Faiths Food Bank All Faiths Food Bank, recently awarded a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, is a member of Feeding America and the hub of the hunger-relief system in DeSoto and Sarasota counties. Last year, All Faiths Food Bank distributed The Meadoword • July 2014 Good Food 29 It’s National Picnic Month! Pack a lunch and have some fun… By Mary Jo Gord—Editor

July is National Picnic Month. Transport coolers inside the car— Several picnic foods also celebrate not the trunk, which can reach 150 “holidays” in July—baked beans, degrees F. At the picnic site, cover the hot dogs, barbecued spareribs, fried cooler with a blanket and place it in chicken, blueberries, pecan pie, the shade. Keep the cooler closed. macaroni, and junk food. If you do Cook food thoroughly. Partially plan a picnic or cook out, remember cooked food reheated later allows for to practice food safety… harmful bacteria to grow that could Wash hands before handling food; form toxins (cooking does not destroy use clean utensils and containers. some toxins). Thaw frozen foods in a fridge. Keep hot food at least 140 degrees Prepare foods only one day prior. F to prevent bacterial growth; use Cool cooked foods rapidly. within one hour. Insulate food Wash melons well to prevent containers in towels and newspaper Salmonella and Shigella on the rind and transport in a box. Do not from causing food poisoning. Keep leave out more than one hour; keep cold. covered. Keep cold food at least 40 degrees To kill harmful bacteria, grill F to prevent bacterial growth. poultry till the juices run clear Pack in water-proof containers and with no pink close to the bone and completely immerse in ice in an hamburgers till no pink is visible at insulated cooler. Never set containers the center. of food on top of ice. Do not leave Take non-perishable foods if you food out for more than one hour; keep can’t keep foods hot and cold. covered. Throw out food after the ice Pack moist towelettes or antibac- has melted; cold water cannot keep terial liquids to clean your hands to perishable food cold enough. prevent transmitting harmful bacteria Keep mayonnaise-based foods and viruses that contaminate food. cold. Pack extra plates and utensils or use disposable ones to prevent cross- contamination.

Meals on Wheels PLUS Has Urgent need for volunteer drivers Meals on Wheels PLUS Meals on Wheels PLUS programs, of Manatee is asking community call 747-4655 or visit www. members to help fill the following mealsonwheelsplus.org. need for its operations, as the About Meals on Wheels PLUS organization sees a shortage of volunteers during summer months: Meals on Wheels PLUS of Volunteer drivers are needed to Manatee is a four-Star Charity, help deliver hot meals to home- as rated by Charity Navigator, bound seniors. The time require- America’s premier independent ment for delivering meals is charity evaluator, and is the winner approximately one to one a one-half of the 2013 Overall Non-Profit hours, from one day a week up to of the Year by the Tampa Bay five days. Business Journal. Since 1972, Meals are prepared at the Meals Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee on Wheels PLUS kitchen at 811 has been providing nutritional 23rd Avenue East in Bradenton, and assistance and caring, supportive delivered by volunteers between services to individuals in their 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday homes or in centers throughout through Friday. Manatee County, helping them “Assistance from the community to continue to live independently. is crucial to our operations,” says More than 60 percent of the Meals Maribeth Phillips, CEO of Meals on on Wheels PLUS funds must be Wheels PLUS. “We simply could raised through local donations, not provide the nutrition and support grants, and fundraising projects. to local people in need without the For information on how to help of our volunteers.” donate or volunteer, go to www. For additional information mealsonwheelsplus.org or call about volunteering or any other 747-4655. 30 The Meadoword • July 2014 Red Cross Issues Flood Water Safety Tips As severe weather threatens rising rapidly around you, get out Southwest Florida, the American of the car quickly and move to Red Cross wants to make sure higher ground. Most cars can be people are prepared for tornadoes swept away by less than two feet of and floods. Download the free Red moving water. Cross Tornado and Flood Apps, Keep children out of the water. which put information at your They are curious and often lack fingertips on what to do before, judgment about running water or during, and after a storm hits. contaminated water. The Red Cross recommends Be especially cautious at night the following when flood threatens: when it is harder to recognize flood Listen to area radio and danger. television stations; make sure you For more safety tips have a NOAA Weather Radio and information on how you for instant advice on any flood can prepare your family for warnings and reports of flooding in emergencies, visit www.redcross. progress. It will also update you on org. other critical information from the About the American Red Cross National Weather Service (NWS). Be prepared to evacuate at a The American Red Cross moment’s notice. shelters, feeds, and provides When a flood or flash flood emotional support to victims of warning is issued for your area, disasters; supplies about 40 percent head for higher ground and stay of the nation’s blood; teaches there. skills that save lives; provides Stay away from floodwaters. If international humanitarian aid; you come upon a flowing stream and supports military members where water is above your ankles, and their families. The Red Cross stop, turn around, and go another is a not-for-profit organization way. Six inches of swiftly moving that depends on volunteers and the water can sweep you off of your generosity of the American public feet. to perform its mission. For more If you come upon a flooded information, please visit www. road while driving, turn around and redcross.org or visit us on Twitter go another way. If you are caught at @RedCross. on a flooded road and waters are Manatee Glens Offers Mental Health First Aid Classes According to the National ``Thursday, July 31, 8:30 am to 5:00 Institute of Mental Health, pm—Mental Health First Aid for Adults. “An estimated 26.2 percent of Manatee Glens West, 379 6th Avenue W., Americans ages 18 and older… Bradenton. suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.” Applied ``Thursday, August 21, 8:30 am to the 2004 U.S. Census estimate of to 5:00 pm—Mental Health First Aid residential population 18 and older, for Youth. Manatee Glens Hospital and that figure translates to 57.7 million Addiction Center, 2020 26th Avenue E., people. Mental disorders are the Bradenton. leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Canada, and almost 45 According to Melanie Teves percent of people with any mental Bell, Ed.S., LMFT, vice president disorder may have two or more of outpatient services at Manatee disorders. (Source: www.nimh.nih. Glens, you are more likely to gov) encounter someone in emotional or Manatee Glens—a specialty mental crisis than someone having hospital and outpatient practice, a heart attack. If you interact located in Bradenton, for mental regularly with a lot of people or health and addictions in youth, have a family or friend who suffers adults and seniors—will offer two from mental illness or addiction, Mental Health First Aid courses on these courses could be for you. how to help individuals with mental Mental Health First Aid USA illness or substance abuse concerns. is coordinated by the National The courses provide solid skills Council for Behavioral Health, to help identify, understand, and the Missouri Department of respond with assistance to signs of Mental Health, and the Maryland mental illness that can save lives. Department of Health and Mental The courses, $35 each Hygiene. 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Enjoy yours at South Florida Museum’s newest exhibit—now through August 29

Every cup of coffee we buy and including a look at migratory birds in drink connects us with a web of hidden shade grown coffee regions. stories around the world. In this global Interpretive displays of age, a new exhibit at the South Florida traditional Turkish and Ethiopian Museum explores the important coffee sets, picking baskets, and more question—what is the true story behind than 40 coffee sacks from around the one of the world’s most widely traded world. commodities? “Coffee: The World “Coffee: The World in Your Cup” in Your Cup” is a nationally touring is organized by the Burke Museum exhibition now on view in Bradenton. of Natural History and Culture, the J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon The exhibition provides a broad University of Washington in Seattle. overview of the powerful influence Major sponsorship is provided by Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... of coffee on environments, human The Boeing Company, Microsoft cultures, and economies worldwide. Corporation, Starbucks Coffee • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting On display in the Museum’s Company, and the University of • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available East Gallery through August 29, the Washington. • Highlights • Waxing exhibition is included in Museum daily admission. General admission prices are $18, adults; $16, seniors (65-plus); Are you a Call us today • 941-953-5299 $14, children (4 to 12); and children 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 under 3, free when accompanied by a Bridge Player? paying adult. Museum members are Looking for an also free. opportunity to play? Highlights of “Coffee: The World in Your Cup” include: For more information, call Color photographs of farms Bill Thompson 379-7955 Massage Designed for Your Body from South America to Africa to the

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South Florida Museum celebrates Snooty and promotes wildlife awareness at free event July 19

Join Snooty on Saturday, July 19, Parking is available in the public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the South lot located at City Hall (Third Avenue Florida Museum Bishop Planetarium E. between 10th Street W. and 12th and Parker Manatee Aquarium. This Street W.), as well as on the first and annual event celebrates Snooty’s second floors of the SunTrust parking 66th birthday and promotes wildlife structure at 10th Street W. and Fourth awareness. The event, held in the Avenue W. and in the County garage at Spanish Plaza and in front of the 10th Street W. between Fourth Avenue museum on 10th Street West, is free for W. and Manatee Avenue W. Parking is all Snooty’s friends and fans. There is also available on the first and second also reduced admission to the Museum, floors of the Promenade Garage, Planetarium and Aquarium all day. located behind the ArtCenter Manatee Festivities and details on Third Avenue W. and Ninth Street W. Street parking is available Meadows Dental At this year’s birthday bash, throughout downtown Bradenton. visitors can participate in fun games and activities, learn about Design a birthday card for Associcates environmental preservation, interact Snooty in the annual contest with wildlife and arts organizations Are here to help… from all over the area, and of course, Children in preschool through wish Snooty a “Happy Birthday!” the sixth grade during the 2012-2013 We are committed You can also enjoy entertainment and school year are eligible to create and presentations by local performers. The submit a birthday card to Snooty. Entry to providing our “kiddies” can enjoy the misting station, deadline is July 5 at 5:00 pm Meadows Community water slide, fun games as well as face As a special opportunity, kids with the latest in painting and balloon twisting. will have one last chance to officially dental technology The events culminate in the noon submit their cards for judging at the presentation of Snooty’s birthday cake July 5 “Family Night at the Museum.” Call today for an appointment… of fruit and veggies and the crowd There will be a special station setup We look forward to hearing singing Snooty “Happy Birthday,” where children can make cards to from you! followed by the presentation of wish Snooty a Happy Birthday, or the Annual Birthday Card Contest simply submit the cards they have award winners. First-, second-, and already made. Official entry forms third-place prizes will be awarded in are required and available at Family multiple-age categories. Winners will Night or through the Website at www. Quality be notified at a later date if they are not southfloridamuseum.org. Dental Care… in present. From Professionals Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Who Care Dates Change for Camelot

(Pictured left to right) Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia The Van Wezel announced purchased will automatically be Gonzalez, D.D.S., and Todd McCabe, D.M.D. that dates have changed for the transferred to the new date. performance of Camelot, the If you hold tickets to this enchanting, four-time Tony Award- performance and have not already Meadows Dental Associates winning fable of chivalry, majesty, been contacted by the box 4987 Ringwood Meadow and brotherhood. office, you should expect to hear Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659 The new day and time of the sometime in the near future. performance is November 30 at Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659 7:00 pm. Subscriber tickets already 34 The Meadoword • July 2014 AROUNDAROUND THE THE TOWN TOWN •• JulyMonth 2014 2013

ART CENTER SARASOTA Jul 31, 11:30 am—AMBASSADORS’ GUILD SALON MOTE MARINE LABORATORY Sat. Returns in the fall and runs through May, featuring arts EXHIBITION CYCLE, Thru Aug 15 Series with deli lunch, with speaker Meredith Garofalo, EXHIBITS & SPECIAL EVENTS and crafts by local artists and artisans. Community Resources Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters 2nd Annual “Florida Flavor”: All-Florida, all Thru Sep 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm—“Surviviors: RIVERWALK PARK ON THE MANATEE RIVER of the Suncoast on Making Big Changes, One Little at a media juried exhibition highlighting the talented artists of the Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations” limited-time exhibit. Riverwalk, located in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee Time. $20 (prepayment required) includes lecture and lunch. Sunshine State. GILLS CLUB River, is an outdoor gathering place, designed to provide DWB Event Line 544-7612. Order online. space for diverse events and activities. For more information The Art Center is a member-based organization that engages None in Jul the entire artistic community by providing educational Designing Women Boutique, a 501(c)(3) charitable about the new Bradenton Riverwalk Park, visit www. HOME SCHOOL DAY programs and exhibitions in the community from novice organization, is located at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, realizebradenton.com and select Riverwalk from the menu. to accomplished artists and anyone who enjoys the visual 366.5293. Visit www.designingwomenboutique.org. None in Jul SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM arts. The Center offers affordable, accessible, creative DE SOTO NATIONAL MEMORIAL KAYAK PADDLE 1st Sat of most months, 4:00 and 8:00 pm—FAMILY opportunities with curated and juried exhibitions, classes, Each Saturday and Sunday thru Sep, 9:30 to 11:30 None in Jul NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. Fun, educational, and something workshops, and educational programs for youth and adults. pm—De Soto Ranger Kayak Tours. Explore the waters MORNING KAYAK PADDLE new. Open till 8:00 pm; half-price after 4:00 pm. “Rock and The Art Center is located at 707 North Tamiami Trail in that Native American Indians and Spanish Conquistadores None in Jul Roll Hall of Fame” planetarium shows, 8:15 to 9:00 pm. Event Sarasota. For more information, visit www.artsarasota.org or schedule at /www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ used hundreds of years ago. SUMMER CAMP (See Summer Camp Section) call 365.2032. FamilyNights.aspx. Located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy in Bradenton. Weekly camp sessions run thru Aug. For information, see ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS Visitor Center open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; grounds, 2nd Wed of the month, 7:00 and 9:00 pm—THINK + special section for SUMMER CAMPS, call 388-4441, ext. DRINK (SCIENCE) CAFE. All ages. Lounge on a couch, OF SARASOTA dawn to dusk. Gates close at 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, 348, email [email protected], or visit www.mote.org/ Christmas, and New Years. Free; donations accepted. grab a beer, wine, or soft drink and learn about cutting-edge For information about and tickets to these events, call summercamp. Campers must pre-register by 5:00 pm the science in a relaxed, informal setting. Drinks and bar snacks 360-7399 or visit http://artistsseries.org. FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE Wed prior to the camp week. Register online. available for purchase. Feel free to bring fotd. FREE. RSVP NO CONCERTS THRU AUGUST SUMMER CABARET thru Aug 31 Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) online at www.southfloridamuseum.org. Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is a non-profit corporation, Thru Jul 6—At the Hop, The Ally Cats performing hits from (3) research organization in Sarasota with field stations in 4th Wed every month, 7:00 pm—STELLIFEROUS LIVE, formed in 1996, that takes pride in presenting major national the 50s & 60s. John C. Court Cabaret. eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor, and the Florida Bishop Planetarium. Look at and discuss the night skies. and international varieties of concert, opera, orchestral, Jul 8 thru Aug 3—Clearly Invisible. Magic up close with Keys. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, located at 1600 Ken View schedule at www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ Broadway, and film performances; the majority are staged at Carl Seiger combines illusion, jazz, and storytelling. John C. Thompson Parkway in Sarasota. Call 388-4441 or visit http:// PresentationSchedule.aspx. the restored Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum Court Cabaret.tt [email protected]. Fri, 6:00 pm—FILM FRIDAYS are most Fridays year-round of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota. Aug 5 thru Aug 31—Somewhere Over the Rose. A tribute MYAKKA STATE PARK in the Bishop Planetarium Theater, showcasing films and ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE to Judy Garland & Bette Midler. John C. Court Cabaret. documentaries focused on varied cultural, social, and Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at scientific topics. $3 members; $5 general admission. 2014-2015 REPERTORY SEASON SUMMER MAINSTAGE 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a None in Jul Tickets available online at www.asolo.org. Thru Jul 27—Becoming Dr. Ruth. Celebrity sex therapist, year from 8:00 am until sundown. $6.00 per vehicle (limit Dr. Ruth Westheimer, revisits details of her facinating life. She of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant vehicle. EXHIBITS Nov 11 thru Dec 28—South Pacific, Music by Richard speaks candidly about being raised in a Swiss orphanage Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in Thru Aug 29—Coffee: The World in Your Cup tells the Rodgers, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan. and becoming the first to speak out about sexual taboos vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass story of one of the world’s most widely traded commodities A fresh, new production featuring all-new orchestrations during the revolutionary 60s. Keating Theatre. $2.00 per person. Campsites available. Email Biology@ and how it has affected cultures, economies, and arranged especially for Asolo Rep. MyakkaRiver.org or call 361-6511. environments across the globe. Explores the environmental Jan 6 thru Apr 11—The Matchmaker, The uproarious Jul 23 thru Aug 18—Taking Shakespere. Enchanting, and social impacts of the coffee industry and recommends comedy that inspired the Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!, eccentric journey creates a beautiful dichotomy between THE POWEL CROSLEY THEATRE AND MANSION ways for consumers to make socially and environmentally Thornton Wilder’s romp proves that sometimes money can Shakespeare’s verse and today’s language. U.S. premier. The Powel Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota responsible coffee purchases as well as the impact on your buy happiness. Gompertz Theatre. (1/2 mile north of the University Parkway and US 41 body. Organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History Jan 14 thru Feb 26—Good People, This humor-filled, Located at 1241 N. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. For more intersection). Email [email protected] or and Culture in Seattle, Washington. Tony-nominated hit from Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay- information or tickets, call the Box Office at 366-9000 or visit call 941-722-3244. Abaire takes a look at the “haves” and the “have-nots” as it http://www.Floridastudiotheatre.org. Open Tue thru Sat, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and REALIZE BRADENTON! Sun from noon to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and first Sat questions the American dream and how to achieve it — hard JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA work, skill, or luck? Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization that builds in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Jan 21 thru Apr 12—Both Your Houses, A comic The Jazz Club of Sarasota is located at community and promotes economic development through Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. masterpiece that could have been pulled straight from today’s 330 South Pineapple Ave, Suite 111 in Sarasota, 366-1552. collaborative events, partnerships, and interactive strategies. General admission to all films, $5; members $3. Contact headlines, this marvelous political satire is as relevant today For tickets or information, call 366-1552 or visit http://www. For information, visit www.RealizeBradenton.com. Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, ext. 27, or jschubick@ jazzclubsarasota.com. as when it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1933. ARTCENTER MANATEE southfloridamuseum.org. Mar 11 thru Apr 19—Our Betters, If this play were a MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS Thru Jul 18—EXPRESS YOURSELF open exhibition. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS personal ad, it might read: Rich American women seeking EXHIBITS AND EVENTS Kellogg, Searle and Reid Hodges Galleries. First Fri of the every month) 4:00 to 6:00 pm—ART financially strapped British men with titles. A sexy, stylish Jul 4, 6:00 pm thru 10:30 pm—Tropical 4th of July. Bring Jul 18, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—GIRLS NIGHT OUT-REVEALING WALK. Village galleries, shops, and restaurants open for the and witty look at Europe’s posh set and the Americans who folding chairs and beach blankets for prime fireworks viewing YOURSELF THRU A MANDALA. Mandala means magical evening. Food, refreshments, live music, and work by local crashed the party in the early 20th century. over Sarasota Bay. Outdoor fare includes barbecue, popcorn circle in Sanskrit. The session will help you put into meaning artists. Continues on Sat and Sun, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. In EVENTS and ice cream. $17 members, $20 non-members. Kids free. the concrete forms of beauty based upon our universal Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th Street West, None scheduled in July. Thru Aug 31, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—9th Annual principals of harmony of the logical, the body and the heart & 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Theatre is located at 5555 Selby Instructors’ Summer Showcase. Exhibit and mind. Supplies, beer, and light snacks included; $30/person. Located in Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, 351-9010. Actor Training is sale showcases the artwork of many of Selby’s talented Tickets online. Street West, & 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. instructors and gives you a preview of the fun and interesting a three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For Located at 209 Ninth Street West in Bradenton, the RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART experiences waiting for you at the gardens every week. center exhibits artwork of local, state, and national artists. specific dates and times, visit www.asolo.org. BLUE STAR MUSEUM LECTURES AND CLASSES—Register, http://www.selby.org Exhibitions change monthly; public welcome to opening CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:00 to 10:00 am. YOGA IN THE receptions. Call Peggy Haynes, 746-2862, or email peggy@ The Ringling is offering free museum admission to active CHJ is a secular, lay congregation of people who celebrate GARDENS. Beginners to advanced students with artcentermanatee.org. Adult classes in drawing and painting, military personnel, including the National Guard and and enjoy the Jewish heritage. Families of mixed faith an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing pastels, painting on silk, pottery, jewelry design, digital Reserve, and their immediate families through Labor Day. welcome; all are affirmed and respected—regardless of techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members $55; photography, and more. After school programs, ages 6-10; Present your current military ID at the admissions counter. gender orientation. Members identify with and value the nonmembers $75. summer camps, ages 4-15. Visit www.artcentermanatee.org. SPECIAL EXHIBITS history, culture, and future of the Jewish people. For more Jul 8, 15 & 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—INTERMEDIATE PIRATES Affiliate MiLB BRADENTON MARAUDERS Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling information.CHJ meets at Unity 3023 Proctor Road. All WATERCOLOR. Focuses on demonstrations and a variety HOME GAMES at McKECHNIE FIELD Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Kandinsky, services and programs are open to the public at no charge. of watercolor techniques. Materials list available. Instructor Games at 6:30 pm unless stated otherwise Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, Louise Nevelson, For more information about these events, call 929-7771 or Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; nonmembers $105. Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Richard Serra, and others. visit www.chj.Sarasota.org. Jul 1, 2 &3—vs Fort Myers Miracle Jul 10, 17, & 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—BEGINNERS Jul 8, 9, & 10—vs St. Lucie Mets Jul 11 thru Oct 6—Thomas Chimes from the Permanent CONGREGATION KOL HANESHAMA ONLY WATERCOLOR. Structured 3-class, small group Jul 11 & 12—vs Tampa Yankees Collection. On view will be the impressive Ringling Mural SERVICES workshop that takes beginners from inexperienced to Jul 16, 17, 18 & 19—vs. Clearwater Threshers measuring some 17 feet across accompanied by preparatory comfortable with the basic tools and techniques. Materials Jul 22 & 23—vs Dunedin Blue Jays studies and a selection of characteristic portraits. Sat. Jul 5 & 19, 10 am, and Fri. Jul 11 & 25, 6:00 list available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; Thru Jul 13—“In the Streets: Photographing Urban To view game calendar in season, visit, www. pm—Summer Services nonmembers $105. Register online. Spaces.” 20th Century prographers work depicting the rise bradentonmarauders.com and select Schedule from menu Located at 3145 Southgate Circle in Sarasota, Kol Jul 28, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—Life’s a Beach in of the modern metropolis. to view calendar. Click in-town games. McKechnee Field is HaNeshama is affiliated with the Reconstructionist Watercolor. Budding artists from 7 to 12 years create a Jul 25 thru Dec 7—“Bandits, Beauties and Beggars: located at 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton. Movement, one that stems from traditional orientation, yet watercolor painting complete with palm trees, shore birds, The Etchings of Salvator Rosa” Salvator Rosa’s Baroque places a positive value on innovation and change. The and other beach dwellers, in this family-friendly class. Price MANATEE PLAYERS landscapes explore the often overlooked figures that appear Movement encourages members to rethink and “reconstruct” is $60 for one adult and one child (members $50). Additional 2014-15 SEASON Season starts in August in the scenes and in his famous series of etchings. Jewish traditions, beliefs, and practices in the light of siblings $20 each. Aug 7-24—Disney’s Tarzan. Includes songs by Phil Collins. Jul 25 thru Dec 7—“Danny Lyon: The Bikeriders” traditional values and contemporary experience. Call 244- Jul 30, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—Potting & Mounting By Tony Award-winning playright David Henry Hwang. Danny Lyon’s iconic book The Bikeriders is one of the most 2042 or email [email protected] Orchids. Orchid expert will help you give your treasured The Manatee Performing Arts Center is located at 502 3rd significant photo-documentary works of Postwar America. CROWLEY MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER plants a new lease on life. Members $35; nonmembers $45. Ave West in Bradenton. For details and tickets, call the box He began riding with and photographing motorcyclists in Chicago at races and “scrambles” while he was in college. Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—OLD MYAKKA FARMER’S SUMMER FAMILY FUN—KIDS & FAMILIES office, 748-5875, or visit www.manateeplayers.com. Thru Aug 3—“Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries MARKET at Crowley, 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota. Thru Aug 17, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm—Make the great MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK of the Art World” spotlights some of the world’s most CROWLEY FOLK SCHOOL—Learn survival skills, self- outdoors your home away from home this summer. Daily Open Mon through Fri, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; second and activities, crafts and games. Free with regular admission. notorious con artists and examines how their talents, charm, sustainability, how to grow plants, how to raise animals, fourth Sat, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, and audacity beguiled the art world from much of the 20th traditional crafting, and more. Classes on weekends & Wed SUPER SUMMER SATURDAYS Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day Century to the present day Thru Aug 2, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm­. The Great Lawn turns evenings; some offered at Florida House Learning Center at weekend, 4th of Jul, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thru Aug 24—“Science and the Spectator” highlights 4454 Beneva Rd in Sarasota. Register online. into a summer wonderland for kids with a bounce house, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. lawn games and water slide fun. works on paper that represent the significance of human and The Crowley Museum and Nature Center, located at FREE. Located at 1404 Manatee Ave E in Bradenton. Call animal exhibitions in 19th-century British society, and the 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota, is open Jan through LITTLE SPROUTS CLUB 749-7165. audience that saw them. Apr—Thu through Sun, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission Returns in the Fall—Hands-on exploration. Includes OLD MAIN STREET Thru Sep 7—“Beth Lipman: Precarious Possessions.” applies. Adults $10; children $2. All proceeds benefit CMNC. story-time, nature themed arts & crafts, and snack. Meet For information go to www.crowleyfl.org. Every 3rd Thu each month, 6:00 to 10:00 pm—MAIN Life-sized Victorian furniture recreated in glass sculpture. under the banyan trees, rain or shine. Ages 5 and under. No STREET LIVE for libations, food, and live music benefits a Each of the three works, Crib, Cradle, and Sideboard with DESIGNING WOMEN BOUTIQUE reservations required. Free with admission or membership. different non-profit organization each month. Call 744-2589. Blue China represents a particular moment of our lifespans First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm—DESIGNING SUMMER CAMP (See summer camp section) FARMERS’ MARKET. Returns in the fall, every Sat, Oct and reminds us of ties to the objects that define us through WOMEN BOUTIQUE AMBASSADORS’ GUILD at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located at 900 South Palm thru May, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Located on 12th Street W., societal conventions. boutique. Guests always welcome; we would love for you Ave in Sarasota. For more information about current classes between 3rd Avenue W. and Manatee Avenue W. Visit www. Thru Sep 8—“Curiosty.” An astounding group of to join us! For more information, call the DWB Event Line or to register, visit the Calendar page at http://www.selby.org BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call 840-0017. lithographs illustrate the importance of secondary attractions 544-7612. or call 366-5731, extension 239. 3rd Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—MAINLY ART, every third like ethnological congresses, menageries, and side shows to the advertising of American traveling shows. The Meadoword • July 2014 35 AROUNDAROUND THE THE TOWN TOWN • •Month July 2014 2013

CENTER RING SATURDAYS (Family) SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB: Open to the Public! TEMPLE EMANU-EL Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road off Second Sat each month, noon to 2:00 pm (CURRENTLY Sarasota Garden Club, a non-profit charitable organization SUMMER SHABBAT WORSHIP, every Fri, 6:00-7:30 Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, 924-1802, or visit NOTHING SCHEDULED) located at 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, corner US 41 N., bay-side pm—except First Fri, 7:00 am, FAMILY SHABBAT; and templesinai-sarasota.org. JOSEPH’S COAT SKYSPACE AT SUNSET in Sarasota. Open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mon thru Fri; grounds select Sat, 10:30 am, MORNING services. Dessert onegs THE PLAYERS, SARASOTA open every day. Call 955-0875 for more information. follow all services. Thu & Fri evenings, 30 minutes after sunset—JOSEPH’S SUMMER SIZZLER SERIES First Sat, 10:30 am, MORNING SERVICE. COAT, a permanent installation by artist James Turrell and SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS Jul 10-12 & Jul 17-19, 7:30 pm and July 13 & 20, 2:00 Thu mornings every month, 10:00 am—BIBLE STUDY. “gathering place for contemplation, sustained experience, pm—Knowing Me, Knowing You: The Hits of ABBA. Enjoy Sarasota Jungle Gardens is located at 3701 Bay Shore Dr. Ruth Simons leads adult learners. Open to the Jewish and conversation. LED lights change the color of the space, all of the super groups’ hits LIVE on stage with interesting Road in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed community. Call Dr. Simons at 922-8659. the context of how you view the sky, and your perception facts about the songs, albums, movies and band members! of sky color. Bring your Yoga mat; dress for outdoors. Thanksgiving and Christmas. Annual Passes available. Call Jul 4, 6:30 pm and Jul 5, 9:00 am—Rabbi Michael Werbow 355-1112 or visit www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. will lead his first services at TBS.. SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE Reservations recommended. Members free; nonmembers Jul 3, 7:00 pm—Sussical Jr - performed by students of the $5. Call 358-3180 or purchase online. Jul 12, 6:00 pm—ISRAELI WINE TASTING & SARASOTA OPERA HAVDALAH. Fresh Start Café, 630 South Orange Ave. in Players Summer Camp. The Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells ART AFTER 5 2014-2015 OPERA SEASON Burns Court. An elegant and fun evening as we socialize, the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of Jul 17, 6:00 pm—GALLERY WALK & TALK. Free with Art Oct 31 & Nov 2 (Matinee), Nov 5, 11, 13 & 15 (Matinee)— sample Israeli wines, and enjoy delicious Mediterranean- dust containing tiny people called the Whos. After 5 admission. Pagliacci, Ruggero Leoncavallo. inspired light bites. For reservations, call 373-1242. Jul 31, 7:00 pm—Into the Woods Jr - Cinderella, Little Red Every Thu, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—ART AFTER 5. Museum of Nov 15 & 16—The Hobbit, Dean Burry (Sarasota Youth Jul 2, Noon—LUNCH WITH THE RABBI, Brenner Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch — meet Art and Circus Museum after hours, Permanent collection Opera.) Glickman. Bring a brown bag and news article or topic to and interact in this whimsical original story. and special exhibition galleries; cocktails on the loggia. Feb 7, 10, 15 (Matinee), Feb 18 & 26, Mar 3 (Matinee), Mar discuss. Dessert provided. All welcome. DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA: Cash bar and seating available. Bring the family. After hours 8, 14, 17, 22 (Matinee), Mar 25 & 28—Tosca, Giacomo Jul 25, 8:00 pm—Christmas in July. Performances with Puccini. Jul 12, 2:00 pm—Summer Film Series: Hava Negilah. discounted admission—Adults $10; children age 6 to 17, $5; A romp through the history, mystery, and meaning of this Ms. Beneva Fruitville (Berry Ayers) and sidekicks Lindsey 5 and under, free. Members, no charge. View schedule at Feb 14, 17, 19, 22 (Matinee) & 25, Mar 10 (Matinee), 13, 20 & 27—The Marriage of Figaro, W.A. Mozart. Jewish standard. The documentary follows the classic Carlton (Greyling Johnson) and Tamiami Trails (Eric Berkel). www.ringling.org. Feb 21, 24 & Mar 8 (Matinee), Mar 11, Mar 14 (Matinee) celebratory song from its origins in the shtetls of Eastern $5 cover charge. Under 18 not recommended. 3rd Thu of the month, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—RINGLING and Mar 8—The Golden Cockerel, Nikolai Rimsky- Europe to the kibbutzim of Palestine to the farthest corners The Players is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between BY THE BAY. Free with Art After 5 discounted admission; Korsakov. of the globe. For more information, email wendywicks1@ 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts. For times and tickets, members free. Live music. Bolger Campiello at the Ca’ d’Zan. Mar 7, 12, Mar 15 (Matinee), Mar 18, Mar 21 (Matinee) and gmail.com. call Box Office at 365-2494 or visit www.theplayers.org/ Included with Art After 5 Museum admission, $10 adults, Mar 24—Don Carlos (Paris Version), Giuseppe Verdi Jul 4, 6:00 pm—July 4th Celebration & Cookout. The Broadway.html. $5 children, members free. Cash Bar and food provided by The Sarasota Opera is located at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Shabbat service will be highlighted by readings and songs Treviso. Limited seating available. Sarasota. Call 366-8450 for times and tickets or visit www. that celebrate the blessings of living in the USA. Followed by VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS RINGING UNDERGROUND, a series of events with a mix sarasotaopera.org. a traditional July 4th cookout and singalong. FRIDAYFEST of interactive art, live music, and pop culture in a block-party SARASOTA ORCHESTRA Jul 7 & 14, 10:30 am—THE POETRY OF OUR PEOPLE. Music and Sunset—rain or shine! Bring blankets or lawn atmosphere. Included with Art After 5 discounted Museum chairs. Food and beverage for sale. No outside food , drinks, NO CONCERTS THRU AUGUST Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman teaches this compelling and admission. None scheduled in July. inspiring three-session series on Jewish poetry throughout or coolers please! All weapons prohibited. All performances YOGA ON THE TERRACE The Sarasota Orchestra brochure available at www the ages. From the Bible through the medieval period and are free and from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information, call sarasotaorchestra.org. Call 953-3434 or 866-508-0611 for 3rd Sat of the month, 10:00 am—YOGA ON THE CA’ into modern times, our people have expressed our greatest 953-3368. tickets and details. DE’ZAN TERRACE. Bring mat, towel, and water. Free yearnings, joys, lamentations, faith, and creativity through Jul 25—Come Back Alice. A southern gypsy ftunk band (standard admission applies after 10:00 am). No sessions [HISTORIC] SPANISH POINT poems. For more information, please call 371-2788. performance with soulful vocals, melodic guitars, baroque during inclement weather. Parking in ca’ d’Zan lot. Every Thu and Fri, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm—Boat Rides on Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, south of style violin and funky bass & drum. PERFORMANCES AT RINGLING Little Sarasota Bay aboard the Magic motor launch. Call 966- Fruitville. For more information about Temple Emanu-El, call Aug 22—SoulRcoaster. From Etta to Gaga, classic rock to motown, jazz, ballads, disco and a little country, None scheduled in July. 5214, ext. 260 or sign up at Visitors Center to reserve spot. 377-8074 or visit www.sarasotatemple.org. $10/person plus general admission. SoulRcoaster takes you on musical a ride. MONDAY NIGHT FILMS, FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM AT THE TEMPLE SINAI Sep 26—Adrian Ray. Cowboy cutie and his blue collar, in- HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER Third Sat of The Month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—PUPS AT THE POINT; Read With the Dogs (10:00 am to noon). Bring WOMEN OF SINAI JUDAICA SHOP—Call Jane Glusman, your-face country music band. A mix of southern rock, classic None scheduled in July. your dogs; rules apply. 342-8124, or visit Website, templesinai-sarasota.org. rock and today’s country. Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota at University Thru Aug 2—Summer Camps; Full-day as well as morning Fri, 6:00 pm—FRI NIGHT SERVICES. Welcome Reception The Van Wezel box office located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Parkway and U.S. 41. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. and afternoon camps available. Call 966-5214. 5:15 pm except last Fri each month when service is 7:30 pm Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368 or visit Call 359-5700 or visit www.ringling.org. followed by an Oneg. http://www.vanwezel.org. 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Learn about the incredible ability Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. sea creatures get around and eat. Snorkeling, Mote ext. 3705. many animals and insects have of blending into their Mar 27 & Mar 30, 7:30 pm, & March 28-29 2:00 pm, & 7:30 Aquarium training, and boat trip on Sarasota Bay. Sarasota Jungle Gardens environment to avoid detection by their predators. pm—Graziano & Taylor. FSU Center for the Performing Swimming skills required. Summer Zoo Camp—Thru Aug 8, Monday-Friday, Space and Spray Pain Equals Spectacular!—Jul Arts at 5555 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Extreme Survivors—Jul 7 thru 11, Jul 21 thru 25 & 14-18, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Discover May 1, 7:30 pm, & May 2, 2:00 pm, & 7:30 pm—“The Aug 4 thru 8. Grades 5-8. Kids discover the beautiful 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12. What it’s like to be a zookeeper. Hands-on interaction with Gardens’ space, its mysteries and beauty, and create images Ballets Russes,” A Tribute to Nijinsky. 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They also animals while working as a group to construct a unique do some hands-on field research and participate in Weekly, $230/child; $210/additional sibling. Additional SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION week $190. Register at www. sarasotajunglegardens. replica of Florida, molding animals and others into 3 training sessions as they step into the shoes of marine dimensional relief of tthe state. THE 2015 SEASON runs Jan 14 through Mar 25. biologists. com. Jan 14— Royal Philharmonic Orchesta, with Pinchas Mommy and Me Summer Camp—Jul 7 thru 11, Jul South Florida Museum De Soto National Memorial Zukerman conductor and soloist. 14 thru 16, Jul 21 thru 25, Jul 28 thru Aug 1 & Aug ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS are Junior Ranger Summer Camp—Jul 21 thru Jul Jan 26—Folk Inspirations, Chamber Music Society of 4 thru 8. Jun 17-19 & Jun 24-26; Age 2-5. Small fry designed for children entering grades 2-5. Contact 25, 9:00 am to noon. 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The De Soto National Memorial is located at 8300 De The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) is a not-for-profit, exploration, gaining skills to design and build their own Soto Memorial Hwy in Bradenton. self-supporting organization. Admission reasonably priced. underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle. Monsters of Our Seas—Jul 14-18, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Explore the ocean’s most scary- Call 388-4441, ext. 348, email [email protected], looking creatures, like giant squid and sharks 36 The Meadoword • July 2014

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The Next Assembly of Property Owners Will recess in July & August • The Next meeting is September 17, 2014 • 7:00 pm Dale Smrekar talks about “Moving to a Smaller Space”

DELEGATES—PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND; SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents

PLEASE NOTE!

The MCA Board of Directors will not meet in August The following Committees Blood Platelet Drive… will not meet in July and August July 17, 2014 Assembly • Budget • Maintenance 9:00 am–1:30 pm Safety • Restrictions

CRAFTS 9:00 am MCA OFFICE CLOSED July BRIDGE 12:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRIDGE 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 pm

CR Ads New/Revised and Classifieds Ads Due Editorial Due Due

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET BRIDGE 12:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am -1:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm

All meetings and events are at the MCA Community MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am Center, 2004 Longmeadow, unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations