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MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Assembly Committee Anthony Sawyer, President Bob Friedlander, Vice President No Assembly of Property Owners meeting in August Ginny Coveney, Treasurer By Claire Coyle—Chairperson Bill Hoegel, Secretary Dr. Bill Grubb Jerry Hilmes Delegates, please mark your Joy Howes calendars for the September 21 Jo Evans meeting at 7:00 pm in the Lakeside Who do you want Paul Mercier Room of the Meadows Community Center. to hear from? COMMITTEES This meeting is an important Do you have a topic Assembly of Property Owners one because we need to elect the of interest to you and Claire Coyle, Chairperson Search and Screening Committee, your neighbors? Anthony Sawyer, Liaison Next Assembly who recommends a slate of Budget and Finance candidates to run for the Board of The Executive Committee September 21 • 7:00 pm Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson of the Assembly is currently Bob Friedlander, Liaison Directors of the MCA. Please plan Guest Speaker to attend. working to identify speakers Community Activities Attorney The September speaker will be for next year and would like Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Charla Burchett, Esq attorney Charla Burchett, Esq. She your ideas and suggestions. Emergency Preparedness will discuss estate planning issues Everyone is invited to stay Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson Call Claire Coyle, 941-371-8925, for coffee, refreshments, & Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison and ideas. email [email protected] conversation after the meeting Maintenance All Assembly meetings are Bob Friedlander, Cochairperson open to all Meadows residents. Jo Evans, Cochairperson Memorial Garden John Spillane, Chairperson Restrictions Bill Hoegel, Chairperson Jerry Hilmes, Liaison Safety John Spillane, Chairperson Joy Howes, Liaison

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that the need for community “SIPOC” housing had greatly diminished and that construction and completion of You might ask what is SIPOC? University Town Center would be SIPOC stands for Sarasota jeopardized if the County insisted Interstate Park of Commerce, on completion of the units. now more commonly referred Squarely left in place, to as Benderson Development’s however, are the requirements University Town Center, located at that Benderson build two hotels the southwest quadrant of I-75 and and another 100,000 square feet University Parkway, north and east of commercial space. Under the of The Meadows. already existing agreement, the University Town Center is a first hotel must be constructed by mixed-use project (retail, hotel, September 2014, and the second office, and residential) that will one, 21 months later. eventually contain 1,900,000 So what happens next? square feet of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) on a 276-acre site. Benderson still has to The project started with submit a site plan to the County a setback—the Sarasota Commissioners for review and County Planning Commission approval—that is, the location recommended denial of of the structures to be built. The

“Old Fashioned Service” Benderson’s plans some four years submission and review of that plan Experienced Rental and Sales Specialists ago. will take place in the near future. who KNOW The Meadows! After extensive presentations So, the project, which has been Seasonal and Annual rentals available. For personal made by Benderson Development’s planned for the last four years, will service, call the experts you already know… experts and rigorous discussions soon get off the ground. between the County Commis- And, what about Cattlemen Road? Betty Ann Sullivan, Peg Schmitt, sioners and Benderson, the and Shirley Cuddy plan was approved. In fact, in While the completion of the connection with the approval, University Town Center is of great You know where we are … Benderson agreed to build interest to The Meadows, what Look for the car! some 437 community housing about Cattleman Road? units—dwellings affordable to Well, there is good news on Realty Services Inc • 3590 17th St (corner of Beneva) households earning between 100 this front as well. Construction 941-954-4443 and 120 percent of the County’s of the road project, which was median income. The project began scheduled to start about July 7, has to progress, but thereafter, the begun. Florida Power and Light housing market started a downward has moved some of the utility poles trend into a proverbial “tank,” and on Cattlemen Road at a cost of so went the need for community approximately $1,000,000.00. housing. The Cattlemen Road project In turn, Benderson has been of greatest interest to The Development filed an application Meadows for more than ten years, Numbers to be released of its commitment to Our representatives, primarily ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 build the community housing units. Frank Reuss, spent innumerable ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 The matter had to be first presented hours lobbying and cajoling the ANNIE’S CAFE & DELI 371-3354 to the Sarasota County Planning appropriate powers to have the EDWARD JONES 371-4137 Board, who again recommended project approved and completed. HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 denial. But, after reviewing the All that good work is now near KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 recommendation of the Planning fruition. Board and the arguments presented LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 by Benderson, the County agreed MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 MEADOWORD 377-2300 MEADOWS BARBER SHOP 377-0165 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 Submission Deadlines for the SEPTEMBER issue: MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 • New and revised display ads are due on MONDAY, AUGUST 8 MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 • Camera-ready display ads are due on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-9135 • Articles and columns are due on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 • Letters to the Editor are due on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 MONA LISA RESTAURANT in The 377-6562 SALON FRANCISCO 724-0912 Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 For more information, call 377-2300 VIP TRAVELMeadows 377-0017 4 The Meadoword • August 2011

G4S Sa f e t y Pa t r o l 809-0084 Safety Prevention is the best protection against crime By John Spillane—Chairperson

Activity slightly up Thief takes jewelry from home— cell phones. And I’m sure we that they honk their horns or ring possible point of entry, an unlocked would never text while driving… their bells, but the walkers do not The Safety Committee is in slider even so, I am seeing more and hear the warnings until the bike is recess for the summer, but our more of us talking on cell phones right upon them. Safety Patrol is on the job 24 hours On Friday, June 10 at 4:43 while we’re driving. I know you like to listen to a day, 7 days a week. The reported pm, a resident in 4900 block of As we get older, our your tunes when your exercising… incidents are up slightly. Greencroft Road reported that her multitasking capabilities diminish a lot of us do. But, we all have a During the month of June there home was burglarized between the a bit, and it gets a little more responsibility to be aware of what’s were 41 reported incidents, 8 more hours of 10:30 am and 4:43 pm, difficult to do two things at once. going on around us. If you know a than last month. There were 6 at which time she discovered the Driving demands a fair amount of bicycle rider is coming up behind incident-free days. There were 82 incident. concentration all by itself. you, acknowledge the rider with citations issued. The perpetrator(s) took There is nothing so important a wave and just step to the side. miscellaneous items of jewelry that you can’t let incoming calls to There’s plenty enough room for Vandals throw rock through car from the home, which was your cell phone go to voice mail everybody. window apparently entered via one of two while you focus on the road. On Saturday, June 4 at 10:06 sliding glass doors. The front slider You can always call back when The Safety Committee am, a resident in the 4400 block had pry marks, but it appears entry you get out of the car. If your cell of Longmeadow (Woodland was not made there because the phone call is so important and must meets in September Grove) reported that unknown door was secure. The rear slider be handled immediately, pull over The next meeting of the Safety person(s) threw a rock through the was found unlocked and was likely and stop your car. By taking that Committee will be Tuesday, rear window of her car sometime the point of entry. simple step, you may have just September 6 at 2:00 pm at The overnight. The Sheriff’s Office was The home is adjacent to prevented an accident. Meadows Community Center. As notified and took a report on the Country Meadows, where similar always, all residents are invited. incident. burglaries have taken place in the Do you walk with We hope to see you there. recent past. The Sheriff’s Office Home burglarized where residents responded. headphones? are on extended leave Slider shattered at home where Just as a safety reminder… Sarasota At the June Safety Meeting, owners are away If you use headphones for an Deputy Riva of the Sarasota audio device while you are out for County goes Sheriff’s Office reported to the On Wednesday, June 22 at 5:15 a walk, please be aware that there committee a residential burglary pm, a resident in the 5500 block are also folks using the sidewalks Back to at 4753 Ringwood Meadow where of Downham Meadow reported to ride their bicycles. the homeowners are out of town that her pool maintenance man You would not like being School for an extended period of time. discovered one of her neighbor’s startled by a bike overtaking The caretaker of the property did sliding glass doors shattered. The you because you did not hear it August 22 not report the incident to The Sheriff’s Office responded and approaching. Meadows Safety Patrol at the time. found a rock the size of a tennis Many bicycle riders complain When the caretaker checked ball in the vicinity of the broken the residence, he noted that two sliding glass door. flat-screen television sets were The victim is out of town for taken from the home between May several weeks. Although it did not 23 and May 30. appear that entry was gained, it The residence supposedly is unknown for certain, as there has an ADT alarm installed, but was apparently nothing out of the Deputy Riva indicated that the ordinary observed by the deputy alarm apparently never activated. inside the house. Blood was found at the scene and a sample has been sent for Use your cell phone DNA analysis to try to determine if there is a known offender involved. responsibly It is possible that the perpetrator As a rule, we senior citizens are was familiar with the fact that the not like our younger counterparts residents are away. who like to text message on our Top 1% Sarasota Realtors FOR SALE in THE HIGHLANDS M C Landscaping Service 3315 Highlands Bridge—Updated, lovely lake views ...... NEW Price $299K Landscape Division 3841 Chatsworth Greene—Most desirable lake and golf views ...... SOLD – Complete landscaping 3425 Hadfi eld Greene—Breathtaking lake & golf course views ...... SOLD – Plant and shrub installation and maintenance FOR SALE ELSEWHERE – Palm and tree maintenance & Ritz Carlton Residences—Live the Essence of Luxury! ...... $1.25M • Free Estimates trimming Longboat Key—Private, tropical beach getaway ...... 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Utility Box painting application whenever you make we may have to secure our access repeatedly asked them to stop at program proceeding improvements to your home. points into The Meadows to the bus stop. If you see the busses Any change to the outside control vandalism and looting. If stop in the circle, please report with some success appearance—including the house, you know of anyone who will be it to the MCA, 377-2300, or The We have had some success in roof, driveway, landscaping, and riding out the storm at your house Meadows Safety Patrol, 809-0084. getting those ugly, faded, green mailbox—requires an application. or who will come to The Meadows utility boxes owned by FPL, Even if you are painting the same if his or her home elsewhere is Keep your trees and Comcast, and Verizon painted by color, an application is required. destroyed, give that information to shrubs trimmed homeowners and associations. The Often the “same color” looks The Meadows Safety Patrol ASAP. MCA has a program in place to different; for your own protection, Safety Patrol Absentee Service This time of year, trees and help you get the boxes painted— have an application on file. shrubs are really growing. Does we will instruct you on the correct If you are in an HOA or Remember to let The Meadows your vegetation hang down on procedures and give you the primer condominium association, your Safety Patrol, 809-0084, know if the road or sidewalk? Would it be and paint. association requires an application. you are leaving town and when a hazard to a bicyclist or jogger? The MCA has painted all of Go there first; the MCA needs to you return. You can complete a Does it have any effect on visibility the boxes in the areas it maintains. have your association’s response to form or Safety Patrol can take the at intersections or driveways? TMCC has also cooperated and your application before the MCA information from you so that we How about the street lights? painted some of their high profile can process it. Thank you for your know where you are and who is Take a step back and look from boxes. Call MCA Operation cooperation. authorized to watch your home. a distance; sometimes it helps. Services Administrator Mark This information will not only Remember that each property Schaefer, 377-2300, if you want Meadows Safety help with safety and security, but owner is responsible for upkeep to to participate. There are several Patrol is here to help it will also help our Emergency the edge of pavement or back of “handymen” who have helped both Preparedness Committee after a curb, even if it is on an MCA or homeowners and associations. Post-storm access storm. Keep in mind, however, county right-of-way. that you cannot rely entirely on our Restrictions requires an This is the time of year when Safety Patrol to stop crime; make Automatic sprinkler application for exterior we are most likely to be hit or sure you lock up, have sensors or systems—in the rain home improvement brushed by a major tropical storm alarms installed and activated if that has come off the African possible, and have someone inspect There are local and state laws Remember to file an Coast. If we have a severe storm, your home inside and out during regarding the installation of rain your absence. sensors on your automatic sprinkler systems—YOU MUST HAVE AIR DUCT School’s in! Look ONE. out for kids It is sad to see sprinklers CLEANING running and wasting water during 7 Air Duct The public schools will be or just after a downpour. I know Special • $109.00 starting the 2011-2012 school nothing is more exasperating than Additional vents $9.95 ea year this month. Please remember your sprinkler system; the MCA Reg. $16.95 ea, good thru 12/31/11 that there are school kids walking has dozens. We are not perfect and riding bikes in The Meadows either; ours don’t always work like DRYER VENT and school busses are stopping we want them to, but we are trying CLEANING to pick up and drop off children. and all of our systems have rain Be careful, especially near the sensors. Please ask your irrigation $69.95 Taywood Meadow traffic circle, company to make sure you have ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT where the busses may still stop one, and if you do already have CLEANING SERVICE in the circle rather than at the a rain sensor, to make sure it is CALL 941-329-6574 bus stop—even though we have working properly. ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED Sarasota County ...... 8/2 2 Sarasota Christian ...... 8/15 PACKAGE SPECIAL FREE DRYER VENT CLEANING WITH AIR DUCT CLEANING SERVICE VALID WITH COUPON ONLY Offer expires 12/31/11 Air Duct/Dryer Vent Cleaning Service 941-329-6574 6 The Meadoword • August 2011 Emergency Prep Committee Be a little scared—so you will be prepared By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson

As will happen during a real ways to prioritize our response Disaster drill disaster, some of our people were efforts after an event. provides good out of town, and we will have to The Committee can always use plug some holes in our coverage. more help and more volunteers. information We found some good reports and If you would like to join us, the some not so good. Some examples next meeting is Tuesday, August to build on included the following: 9 at 1:30 pm at The Meadows On Saturday, June 25, members 1. “Trees down, one on car.” This Community Center. of the Emergency Preparedness report was not too helpful as trees Hope to see you there! Committee gave their time to will be down everywhere. A better participate in a Call-In Disaster report would read “Tree down Drill. The purpose of the drill was on Hadfield Road—only partial to practice reporting skills of the obstruction.” When you need volunteers, to evaluate the plans 2. “Animal trapped under someone with for the telephone operators, and to branch.” A better report would experience to sell determine the coordination of the indicate the type of animal—for your home and area leaders and the Emergency example, alligator or house pet? help you find a Operating Center (EOC) at The 3. “Man having chest pain on new one… Meadows Community Center. Highlands Bridge Road—has Mike Del Valle We also wanted to learn lessons taken aspirin—road open to Meadows Country Club from the drill and determine what address.” This was a good report member and property our strengths and weaknesses with information about injury and owner since 1985 are. The drill took place too late accessibility to location. for the deadline for last month’s 4. “Roof on house collapsed— Call Mike Del Valle, G.R.I. Meadoword, so I am reporting it in people out safely, no injuries.” email: [email protected] this month’s issue. Another good report with We were very pleased with information about injuries or no 941-266-3545 (Cell) the results. The volunteers and injuries, which is highly important. area leaders did very well with the These are but a few examples Meadows Real Estate reports, and we learned a lot. We of the many reports received. 5027 Ringwood Meadow had a lot of fun with the reports We will review all of them to Sarasota, Florida 34235 and found some problems as well. determine how to obtain the best The Meadoword • August 2011 7 Emergency Preparedness Meadows Area Designations Restrictions Area “A-1” Wedgewood Lake Summer is a good time to Chatsworth Greene Willow Links get things done Highlands Bridge Road Longleat Woods Area “C-2” By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson Penshurst Park Chartwell Greene Scarborough Commons Heather Bow Those of us that stay in The with new sod. Because summer Heatherwood Meadows during the summer is the rainy season in Florida, Area “A-2” Heatherwood Lane months should take a good look at now is a good time to do this Hadfield Drive Pinebrook Hollow the conditions of our properties. work. Hadfield Greene Ringwood Meadow (Even #) This is a good time to get some • Dirty mailboxes and posts— Highland Oaks Circle Rosemead work completed. Common areas of Mailboxes and posts should be Highland Park Tarpon Point Nursing & Rehab concern are as follows: Hunt Club Town Homes Willow Green cleaned and painted, if neces- sary. Oakley Greene Windrush Bourne Commonly observed • Missing house numbers that Area “B” Area “D” conditions that must be replaced—Sarasota Arborfield Windsor Park require maintenance County requires that all build- Briarfield Woodland Grove ing numbers be readable and Bunker Oaks Harpers Croft • Mildew on outside walls of prominently placed where they Chandlers Forde Everwood Run homes—Mildew and mildew- can be easily seen. The Mead- Greencroft Huntingwood stained areas outside your ows Restrictions adhere to this Greencroft Road Chanteclaire home should be pressure regulation. Longwater Chase Chambery washed and possibly painted. • Trees that overhang side- Meadowlake Pipers Waite Pool cage frames also walks and streets—Over- Meadows Country Club Sandleheath accumulate mildew and mold; hanging trees not only are a Morningside Somerset be sure to keep these areas nuisance, they also can cause Vivienda Springlake clean as well. Winslow Beacon problems if they obstruct the • Dirty roofs and driveways— Woodman’s Chart Area “E” view. The MCA requires you Weybridge Roofs and driveways should be to prune and cut back any trees pressure washed regularly as Area “C-1” Kingsmere or bushes to prevent obstruc- Ferndell Sheffield Greene needed. tion. If you have questions, contact MCA Operation Ser- Greywood Lane Long Common • Bare areas in the lawn—Any vices Administrator Mark Harvest Bend Lyndhurst Court areas that are void of grass Schaefer at 377-2300. Heronmere Surrey Lane should be reseeded or replaced Kobernick House Surrey Court Marshfield Road Chelmsford Close Ringwood Meadow (odd #) Stratfield Drive Rutland Gate Hampstead Heath Taywater Dell Sandringham Place Villa Majorca Stratfield Park Architectural Review Village Lake Downham Meadow Approved Applications Villas of Papillon Waterbridge Down Address Request

4927 Rutland Gate Exterior Maintenance 4960 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance 4960 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance 2909 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance 3326 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance Pipers Waite Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance 3221 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance 4563 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance The Meadows Country Club Exterior Maintenance 4036 Oakley Greene Exterior Maintenance MCA Exterior Maintenance Sarasota Model Yacht Club Exterior Maintenance 4987 Waterbridge Down Exterior Maintenance 5067 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance 3261 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance 4887 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance Winslow Beacon Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance Inventory of condos for sale is down by Briarfield Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance ALMOST 50% from the high of 115 last year to 2972 Longleat Woods Exterior Maintenance only 60 as of July 6 this year... 4563 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance Maybe this is the bottom—or close to it! 4748 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance I have more than 20 YEARS of 4883 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance selling ONLY The Meadows… 3432 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance 3432 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance 3054 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance Matt Sullivan 4356 Highland Oaks Circle Exterior Maintenance and avoid the Harpers Croft Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance List NOW… 3445 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance Sheffield Greene Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance CHRISTMAS RUSH! 3550 Trebor Lane Exterior Maintenance Give me a call • 223-9637 8 The Meadoword • August 2011 Scarborough Scribbles The Dog Days of Summer… By Jane Lynahan Karklin

August, normally the hottest The farewell dinner at the month of the season, is sometimes anniversary couple’s home in called the dog days of summer— Tel Aviv was almost magical, which is not meant to disparage commencing with a greeting at the any dogs in our midst. Meadows’ front door by, as Fredy stated, “a residents do love their pets! violinist who resembled a member Now, back to school sales of the cast of Fiddler on the abound and our inner child keenly Roof.” To say that Fredy and Irwin recalls the last hurrah of summer enjoyed this adventure would be an and the anticipation of a new understatement. school year. There were good times here, too… Thanks to the brilliant supervision of our own Jo Evans, Donna and Tom Cassin we now have a very classy were in Cape Canaveral to attend Call Marilyn Maleckas landscaped entrance to Highlands the week-long Conchologists of Bridge Road. America Convention. A lifelong Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident The Scarborough ladies met for shell enthusiast, Donna found the Voted FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction lunch at the beautiful St. Armand’s convention to be a veritable “shell Sarasota Magazine 2008, 2009 restaurant Crab and Fin. Hosted by heaven.” Cell: Maxine Borchers, this proved to David and I took friends Al 941-400-2081 be a superb choice. and Janet (who split their time Here’s the way to do it… between upstate New York and our neighboring town of Venice) To help celebrate a relative’s and Dan and Evelyn (who reside 2011 – a Good Year to Buy! twentieth wedding anniversary, in Naples) to the Bijou Café for

Fredy Jacobson, Irwin Stupack, dinner. It’s always nice getting 4542 Kingsmere—2/2/Garage, skylights, move-in ready ...... $169,900 and forty others traveled to Israel together with old pals. 4883 Marsh Field—3/2, Beautiful golf views ...... PENDING $169,900 via a luxuriously appointed private Labor Day, the last official Papillon, 3110 Ringwood Meadow—3/2, Water View ..REDUCED $209,000 B747, complete with cocktail holiday of summer, is only a few 4005 Oakley Greene—3/2/ 2 Car Garage ...... $239,900 lounge, posh bedrooms, and baths. weeks away. For now, we continue Well-maintained SFH—located on quiet cul-de-sac, After a nine hour flight, they with our sun-filled days here in The new AC, updated kitchen, Large lanai ...... $285,000 arrived in Tel Aviv, where they Meadows. stayed at the Tel Aviv Hilton. All All of us hope that any To view these and other Meadows properties, guests were treated like royalty hurricanes bypass us this year. call me for immediate showing and dined in a spectacular setting But, as a friend once said, overlooking the breathtaking azure “Hurricanes are the price you pay Mediterranean Sea. for living in paradise.” Coldwell Banker During their stay they toured Residential Real Estate Closing with these thoughts… Jaffa and enjoyed Arabic cuisine in 8334 Market Street a beautiful restaurant to the tune of Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 The summer night is like a Middle Eastern music. perfection of thought The next stop was Jerusalem, ~ Wallace Stevens where they stayed at the world- famous King David Hotel, where Fireflies the anniversary reception was also held. Guests enjoyed a five-course By Jane Lynahan Karklin dinner and a wonderful floor show. The next few days were The sky’s alive with fireflies; spent touring Jerusalem, visiting Their light’s both clear museums, and going to various and bright. sites that you read about in biblical texts. Fredy was enthralled by the And with such pleasantries ancient city of David. While they as these were there, the group also went We shall not fear the night. on an extensive hike to see an excavated 4,000-year-old well. The Meadoword • August 2011 9 MHOA (Meadows Home Owners Association) Are prices going up in The Meadows? By Dick Plumb

August already? Enjoy the philosophical riddle that raises last month of summer! questions regarding observation and knowledge of reality. Storm activity picks up in Are we almost there? Are we August and September. If you have there? Or did we arrive and don’t not already done so, take time know it yet? now to ensure you are prepared Since we have completed the for the remainder of the hurricane first six months of 2011, let’s season. A number of changes compare some of the numbers were made in the evacuation zone to last year over the same period maps prior to the 2011 hurricane and use Sarasota County as a season, and evacuation levels were comparison. changed from previous years for a In the first six months of 2011, significant number of residents. The Meadows had 92 sales, 10 Although The Meadows is a percent more than the first six very safe place to be, we are still months of 2010 (Sarasota had susceptible to power outages and 4969, one percent more than last high winds. Be prepared and be year). The median sale price in The proactive… volunteer to help in Meadows was $141,000 this year the event of a storm. Stop by The and $178,000 in 2010 (Sarasota Meadows Community Center and was $144,000 this year and leave a message for Committee $130,000 in 2010). Chairperson Dr. Harry Shannon or Distressed sales (bank-owned attend the Emergency Preparedness and short sales) in The Meadows meeting. Be sure to pick up the were down to 10 percent of total 2011 Hurricane Guide at the MCA. closings compared to 37 percent Join the MHOA for Sarasota. The median distressed sale price for The Meadows went We want you! Become UP from $90,000 in 2010 to a member of The Meadows $127,000 in 2011, while Sarasota Homeowners’ Association. went DOWN from $110,000 to For more information and an $87,000 for the same period. application, call membership What does this mean? If chairperson Carr Purser at 941- inventory keeps going down, 379-6496 or email NotHome11@ distressed sale prices going up, Yahoo.com. and our pending sales remaining Join now and attend our about twice the number of closed Fall Get-Together on Sunday, sales—a healthier market followed November 13. by increasing prices may be a We are looking out for all of reality in the near future. our members. We look forward If we had had one more sale the to seeing more homeowners join first six months of this year over MHOA so we can improve as well $155,000, the median sale price for as grow. the first six months of 2011 would have been $155,000 instead of Real Estate Activity Index for The Meadows… are we silently hitting $141,000. bottom? We seem to be on the cusp of higher prices. “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” It’s a

Sales & Actives For Houses and Condos in The Meadows—May 2011*

• Sales during the month of June...... 13 • Sales for the prior 12 months (June 2010)...... 14 • Pending Sales (under contract & not closed) on June 30, 2011.....27 • Median Sale price of homes sold in June 2011...... $125,000 • Median Sale price of homes sold in June 2010...... $185,000 • Average inventory of homes for sale during June 2011...... 85 • Average inventory of homes for sale during June 2010...... 134 • Current inventory of homes for sale on June 30...... 76 • Median listing price of homes for sale on June 30...... $172,450

The current supply is 6.9 months (6 is considered a healthy market). Information is based on April sales and average April inventory.

*Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and Sarasota Association of Realtors 10 The Meadoword • August 2011 Blood Drive Give the “The Gift of Life” By Pam Campbell

Thanks to all the donors who patients. Single red cell donors are helped make our June 14 blood eligible to donate platelets every drive a big success. We surpassed two weeks (up to 24 times a year). our goal for this drive! Double red cell donors are not As I am sure you have read eligible to donate platelets. in The Meadoword, there will be Upcoming drives include a bus for platelet donations at the Thursday, August 11 for regular MCA the third Thursday of every whole blood donations and month. We would like to thank Thursday, August 18 for platelets. the MCA for helping to make this The blood drive scheduled for possible. Without their help and August 11 will be conducted inside cooperation, we would not be here. the MCA building so you will not With a shelf life of only see the bus in the parking lot. But, five days, keeping an adequate signs will be outside to show that inventory of platelets is challeng- we are there. ing, but critical. Platelets aid the Thanks again. We will see you clotting process and are vital in the on August 11 and, hopefully, see treatment of cancer and surgical some of you on the August 18.

Next Blood Drive August 11 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Inside the MCA The Meadoword • August 2011 11 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Chasing cooler weather As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin

With threatening clouds and high temperatures, many of our Awesome August neighbors have been seeking a change to a cooler climate. August arrives with the usual humidity Janet Fassler rented a house and heat. Having many activities on a Michigan lake so that her indoors is a real treat. family could join her to enjoy the Even shopping at the store with air beautiful scenery and pleasant conditioning turned high gives you the weather. incentive to stay and buy. Those travelin’ Browns were off to visit our national parks and, It’s a good time to plan a trip to visit of course, spend time with their family and friends where it’s not so Arizona family too. hot or visit a new vacation spot. Ursula Pries caught up with Since there are no holidays this month her Indiana son and his family for a to celebrate, our own special days few days of family fun. we have to create, And, who says “You can’t go home again?” It wasn’t true for As we make each day a holiday with Jane Jassin, who returned home to so many activities and sports to play. Rochester, New York, for a family Plus plays, concerts and movies reunion at her niece’s cottage old and new, each day is a gift on Honeoye Lake. Family came whatever we do. from Chicago, Massachusetts, and elsewhere to catch up on the Parents might be celebrating the latest news and share good times opening of the school year. You can together; it was fun for all! almost hear them give out a cheer! Meanwhile back in the ‘hood, Barbara Schaal took on another When Awesome August days sport—golf—and is already fade into September, winning prizes in the LGA! Will I hope you have many soccer be next? fond memories to remember. 12 The Meadoword • August 2011 Gulf Coast Meadows Community Choir Upcoming Events & Activities Now seeking singers for the 2011-2012 season Information provided by Gulf Coast Community Choir The Meadows “U” Committee The MEADOWSU “U” Has Something for You! The Gulf Coast Community Applicants must have some All Meadows “U” seminars are held at The Meadows Community Center unless otherwise noted. Choir is a diverse, adult, mixed experience singing with choral Seminars are free and open to Meadows residents and their friends choir. The concert program is ensembles and, preferably, can read Please sign up for all programs at the MCA Community Center eclectic and includes classical, music. popular, religious, folk, spirituals, Rehearsals take place on “HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND HARMONY…LIFE IS A BALANCING ACT” and show tunes. The choir’s selected Monday evenings except “Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives… [and] when we are involved in mission is to support worthy during the summer months. it, we feel that we are living more fully…” —Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi charities. The last and major concert of Just completing its 10th the season will be on May 6, 2012 season, the all-volunteer choir is For more information, call interest in developing ideas for seeking singers for the 2011-2012 941-379-0232. Meadows “U” programs that will match the season. All voices are welcome. needs and interests of your fellow needs you! Meadows residents. We can use both seasonal- We wrapped up a very and full-time residents. Your successful season… energy and ideas are more important to us than your The Meadows “U” season location. featured the theme Health, If you are interested in joining Happiness, and Harmony. We our team, please call Claire want to thank all of you who Coyle at 371-8925 or email participated in our programs. [email protected]. You can We are now planning our also call the MCA at 377-2300 program for next year, and we and leave your name and number would love to have some new with the receptionist. members on our committee. You don’t need a background Live life to the Youngest— in education; you only need an www.realage.com

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North Cattlemen Road from Richardson Road to Desoto Road Progress! Construction begins with clearing and grubbing on N. Cattlemen

It’s official… There will be two 30-foot span bridges, lighting, medians, concrete The Sarasota County Public curbs and gutters. New storm Works Department placed project water pipes, inlet structures, storm and traffic control signs on N. water ponds, and water and sewer Cattlemen Road in July, marking it transmission pipes will enhance the as an active construction site. county’s utility network. The N. Cattlemen Road The first activity was clearing extension will provide the backbone and grubbing (to clear by digging for the proposed Nathan Benderson up roots and stumps). Once clearing Aquatic Park improvements is done, utility and underground expected later this year. piping will be installed. The large The finished project includes utility poles were already moved. the four 12-foot-wide travel lanes, The County urges motorists 4-foot-wide bicycle lanes, and a to use caution when they drive 10-foot-wide sidewalk along the through the area. entire west side of the roadway. For updates and more

information about the project, visit http://www.scgov.net/PublicWorks/ CattlemenRoad/default.asp. To check updates on all County construction projects, visit the Cone Zone at http://www. scgov.net/PublicWorks/Mobility/ Production/ConstructionConeZone/ constructionconezone.asp. For questions about the project, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 or TTY 941-861-1833—just ask for information on N. Cattlemen Road from Richardson to Desoto Roads. Pierian Spring Academy Free Fall Lecture Series includes August lectures Information provided by Pierian Spring Academy

For the first time, Pierian individuals of your life to leave a Spring Academy (PSA) has trace for others to know about you. expanded its free fall public lecture Monday, August 15, 2:30 to series, preceding it with four 4:00 pm—Charlie Stryker talks lectures in August. The summer about “Early Development of the portion of the series is specifically American Colonies: 1607-1788.” designed to introduce the Tuesday, August 23, 2:30 institution’s academic program for to 4:00 pm—Kevin Costello adults and the school’s faculty to discusses “Spheres of the Soul: Sarasota-area year-round residents. Art, Music and Literature.” The four lectures are held at Tuesday, August 30, 2:30 to Plymouth Harbor’s Pilgrim Hall, 4:00 pm—Jeff Rodgers gives a 700 John Ringling Causeway talk on “A Scientist’s View of Life, between downtown and St. the Universe and Everything.” Armand’s Circle. The lectures are free, but seating is limited. Pierian Spring Academy, To ensure your spot, make located at 1750 17th Street, Suite reservations early at 941-361-7252. L2 in Sarasota, is a 501(c)(3) not- Parking is also free. for-profit organization focused on Tuesday, August 9, 2:30 continued learning for seniors. to 4:00 pm—Mary Jane De For information, call 941-716- Genaro speaks on “Leaving a 2471 or visit the Website at www. Trace”—recording the events and PierianSpringAcademy.org. 14 The Meadoword • August 2011

Don’t get me wrong… I love to Good to that meals in the far-away places travel. I just want to know who’s going that he prefers would be difficult, but to be with me? Will it be the guy who having already assumed a new persona, likes Tibetan music or the one who I am the one who sits perplexed across prefers Chinese acrobats? Whatever… the table. There is no whining about the it’s sure to be an interesting journey. unknown substances served for dinner I can’t imagine why someone Go… at 10:00 pm. The fact that bourbon is needs a tour when he or she can take an unfamiliar drink in Opatija does not a trip with my husband, who turns Memories are lead to an argument with the bartender, into a different man as soon as the nor can the appearance of a camel engine starts. Suddenly no road is too steak in Cairo bring on a tantrum. This winding, no historical site too obscure made of this! new transient personality allows him to attract his attention. to sweetly accept food and warm wine, By “Sally Meadows” Here is a man obsessive in his announcing that it is just perfect. devotion to speed and road maps, now attention for hours. Thank goodness I wielding large brooms that swept 50 Sometimes it can be difficult to drifting along a narrow dirt road in remembered the shirt he was wearing years of dust directly onto our fried describe my new traveling companion search of a covered bridge to nowhere. because the rapt look on the face eggs! to family and friends, who have not Mountain streams, which are certainly wasn’t one that I recognized. He did shudder a bit that time. experienced the phenomena reached only after a hearty hike along a And, how to explain his fascination Sleeping in a maharaja’s palace first hand, so I’ve stopped rocky path, become “must-sees.” with the chanting singsong prayers next to a private polo field in trying. Knees that collapse whenever he of those Nepalese monks, which my Jodphur more than made up for that Now I just sit back, attempts to rise from the living room hearing-impaired husband is really a few years later. Even my stranger- enjoy it, and wonder if one couch become strong enough to climb unable to hear, much less understand husband admitted it was better than day he might turn into up the 200 steps of a lighthouse that is because other languages have always bedding down on smelly yak skins George Clooney and give accessible only after we swim to it. been truly “foreign” to him. in a yurt somewhere in the middle of a whole new direction Is it any wonder that I feel the need There was an evening in Prague a Mongolian plain. Described as “a and dimension to our to capture these moments on film to when we attended the Lanterna once-in-a-lifetime experience,” it vacations. reassure that I do know this man? Magika—a performance by mimes was nice to know we wouldn’t have One can only There was a day when I thought with film as background—where he to do that again. hope… I’d really lost him in the medina in spent most of the evening whispering Since he is a Marrakech, only to discover he was “What are they saying now?” diabetic, bargaining for a dirty rug, which the Eating and sleeping also offer you might merchant claimed had once belong to endless examples of traveling with expect a caliph from Baghdad. Thankfully, I a stranger. In Florida, there are was able to remind him that since he complaints of possible hypothermia only buys “new” in the United States, in July, when the temperature drops he would not find a suitable spot for below 85 degrees—but, in Moscow, this item when he got home. where the room seemed more like an Collections of teapots, gardens Eskimo igloo than a “first-class hotel,” with mysterious-looking plants he pronounced it charming. Of course, identified only in Latin, that was before breakfast and religious paintings was served to the by unknowns all accompaniment capture his of women The Meadoword • August 2011 15

MCA Roadrunners Meadows RoadRunners becomes MCA Roadrunners

What is the MCA you must sign, pay, and accept What can you do now? venue suggestions and encourages responsibility for your guest. all Meadows residents to submit

Roadrunners? Event prices, which are The MCA Roadrunners team their ideas. Think about all the all-inclusive, will be noted on is committed to providing events things you always wanted to do Well, it’s not a running club. reservation applications. For safety that Meadows residents will want and never got to do. Then, the It’s not a structured membership or reasons, each person attending to take part in and enjoy. For that driving and gas will be on us! dues club. And, it’s not necessary an event must complete an reason, the team wants YOUR to belong to The Meadows Country application. Club to participate, and it is open Each event will have a start to all Meadows residents. You can date for reservation applications MCA Roadrunners pick and choose the trips you want and a deadline for reservations. to take or you can take them all! Make all your reservation It’s entirely up to you. applications and payments at the Venue Suggestions The new MCA Roadrunners MCA Community Center. If there Is there some place you’ve been wanting to go? team—Event Planner Dorothy are more applicants than spaces for Mahoney, Escort Coordinator Ida an event, the MCA will start a wait Let us know about it! Cuthbertson, and Community list. If you have questions about I would like to go to______Activities Chair Ginny Coveney any of the events, contact the MCA ______along with MCA staff support—is Community Center at 377-2300. Venue Name now well on its way to offering you This year, all announcements an exciting, fun new season that for events will be made through Location______will include a mix of the highly The Meadoword—email popular events as well as some notifications will be discontinued I have been to this venue ____ all-new adventures. Some will be at this time. The full events Contact information (optional)______“at-a-distance” trips, while others calendar will be published for the will be local events—including entire season in The Meadoword ______a couple under consideration of in early fall and will continue Thank you for your suggestion! special appeal to Meadows men. to be published throughout the Events are for Meadows 2011-2012 season as space allows. Drop this form off at or mail this form to the MCA residents on a first-come, first- Flyers will also be available at the 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 served basis. Friends must be MCA Community Center. Or email your suggestion to [email protected] accompanied by a Meadows resident. If you bring a guest, 16 The Meadoword • August 2011 Good Food At the Crosley Sarasota-Manatee Simply Gourmet Caterers to produce the Firesign Theatre’s Nick Danger Originals… Information provided on behalf of the Powel Crosley Estate Adds two new restaurant members

Two local restaurants— Maini, says he joined the Originals Chef Larry Barrett, the proprietor for much less, bringing affordable Tandoor Indian Restaurant and because they promote local of the Sarasota-based catering entertainment to the masses.” He adds Derek’s Culinary Casual join the restaurants and members are local company, Simply Gourmet, recently it’s the perfect venue to produce a Originals. business people who have served radio show. secured the exclusive rights to produce Tandoor Indian Restaurant the community for many years. The Firesign Theatre’s Nick Danger: Auditions for the four actors to The Tandoor Indian Restaurant Third Eye for a series of performances perform in the production will be The Tandoor Indian Restaurant is located at 3440 Clark Road in at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota held sometime this month. For more features an expansive menu of Sarasota. For more information, this October. This will be the first information, call Chef Larry Barrett at authentic Indian food with unique call 941-926-3077 or visit http:// theatrical presentation of Nick Danger, 941-929-0066. flavors—including the popular www.tandoorsarasota.net. a brilliant parody of vintage radio The Powel Crosley Estate, located daily lunch buffet. Owner Poonam Continues next page detective shows. at One Seagate Drive in Sarasota (1/2 Baby boomers may remember The mile north of University Parkway and Firesign Theatre—a California-based US 41), is owned and operated by comedy troupe comprised of Phil Manatee County and supported in part Austin, Peter Bergman, David Ossman, by the Crosley Estate Foundation, a and Philip Proctor. Often described as 501(c)(3) corporation established for America’s Monty Pythons, the group charitable, historical, and educational is considered one of the great comedy purposes. (See “Tea at the Crosley” groups of our time. Firesign Theatre in the March 2011 issue of The produced more than 22 albums, several Meadoword.) films, and hundreds of live radio Simply Gourmet Caterers, located shows, which still hold performances at 4783 Swift Road in Sarasota, is to sell-out crowds around the country. known for meticulous attention to Barrett, who has a diverse detail and innovative catering style. theatrical background with It has been featured in magazines like performances on New York City Food Arts, Catersource, and Food and stages, in television commercials, Beverage. For more information, call and in television shows like General Chef Larry Barrett at 941-929-0066 Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and or visit www.SimplyGourmetCaterers. Loving, will direct the performance. A com. fan of “edible historical recreations,” he will pair the production with cuisine that was served at the classic American Open Daily restaurant Delmonico’s. “Nick Danger and Delmonico’s are Breakfast and both 20th Century American classics,” he says. “The audience will savor Lunch unforgettable cuisine from America’s New Menu • Lower Prices! first fine dining restaurant while More New Breakfast and Lunch Entrees enjoying blistering funny comedy. It’s FULL BAR • CATERING different—to say the least.” DICK VITALE Merchandise Barrett says his inspiration for the evening came from reading the history of the Crosley Estate. “Powel Crosley was responsible Three for bringing affordable radio to Great America,” he says. “The story has it Locations! that, in 1920, he bought a radio for his Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Clark Road son and was shocked to see the price —Lakewood Ranch Location— was over a hundred dollars. Crosley 6115 Exchange Way • Lakewood Ranch, FL developed a way to manufacture radios (East of I-75 next to Chilis’) • 388-6898 Hours: 7:30 am-2:30 pm, Seven Days a Week

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The Meadoword • August 2011 Good Food17 Originals continued About the Sarasota-Manatee Originals Derek’s Culinary Casual Chef Derek Barnes is renowned The Sarasota-Manatee in the region for his innovative Originals is a group of 50-plus cuisine and creative use of seasonal locally-owned independent and local ingredients. He brings restaurants that celebrate and together surprising combinations preserve the community’s culinary of flavors and textures in a “sense of being. “Its mission is to progressive American cuisine and raise awareness of the importance modern comfort food. Derek’s has of independent restaurants in a been a Sarasota favorite for years. community and to showcase the Derek’s Culinary Casual is flavors unique to each region. located at 514 Central Avenue in For more information about The Sarasota. For more information Sarasota-Manatee Originals, visit about Derek’s Culinary Casual http://www.freshoriginals.com or visit http://www.dereks-sarasota. call 941-955-3663. com or call 941-366-6565. August 5 is National Oyster Day By Mary Jo Gord—Editor You can celebrate a different (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin) to C food 365 days a year. In August, (ascorbic acid) and D (calciferol). you can celebrate all month According to thenibble.com, long with National Brownies, four or five medium-size oysters National Catfish, National Paninis, also provide the recommended National Sandwiches, and National daily allowance of iron, copper, Peaches—or you can choose one of iodine, magnesium, calcium, zinc, the other 31-plus foods during the manganese, and phosphorus. month. Too many to write about, But wait… August doesn’t but a good list to eat through. have an “r” in it. Shouldn’t you My pick of the month is eat oysters only in months with an National Oyster Day on August “r”? That advice refers to oysters’ 5. I just happen to like oysters, so spawning months—May, June, I plan to celebrate the day with July, and August (in the Northern about a dozen of them. Hemisphere). Spawning oysters Whether you like them fried, are softer, milkier, and blander. baked au gratin, Rockefeller, or on Since fresh oysters are available the half-shell, oysters are a great year-round, choose them from the low-calorie, low-cholesterol food colder waters of New England chock full of protein, minerals, and and Canada (those don’t spawn) in vitamins from A, B1 (thiamin), B2 non-“r” months.

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About the Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota (HLA) HLAS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is the local chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of The Young Hearing Group America (HLAA). HLAS facilitates (YHG) offers education, support, sessions where people with hearing and networking to young adults with loss can help each other through hearing loss. education, advocacy, and community On August 16, the YHG will support. HLAS has monthly meetings feature an interactive talk: “How that feature an expert speaker. All YHG is addressing YOUR hearing lectures and meetings are open to needs, access and rights” by Ed everyone in the community seeking Ogiba, President, Hearing Loss ways to deal with hearing loss. For Association of Sarasota. The event more information, visit http://www. will be held at the Herald-Tribune hlas.org. Lobby Conference Room, 1741 Main Street in Sarasota from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, preceded by networking and followed by a rap session to Sarasota allow attendees the opportunity to get individual support. County goes The event, sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of Back to Sarasota, is free and open to all young adults in the community. School For more information, contact 941-966-8999, email ed@groupefo. August 22 com, or visit http://www.hlas.org. The Meadoword • August 2011 19 Alderman Oaks Alderman Oaks installs multiple hearing loop systems for residents Community Haven Plant Nursery Provided by the Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota (formerly Children’s Haven) 4405 DeSoto Road • 302-1828 (From The Meadows, take Honore north; turn left at the DeSoto Road signal light) Sarasota and Manatee Counties have more than 110,000 Now OPEN For Business! people with hearing loss and the Monday–Saturday • 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 16.1 percent of the population Specializing in Butterfly-Attracting Plants represents the highest incidence in For more information call 302-1828 the United States. One key reason To complete its hearing support All sales benefit the clients of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities. for the prevalence of hearing loss portfolio, Alderman Oaks will is it increases with age and 28 also provide a clipboard loop for percent of the local population visitors and medical practitioners are seniors—more than double to facilitate one-on-one discussions the national average (13 percent). with hearing-impaired residents. Hearing loop systems, long popular For those who do not currently throughout the community in many have hearing aids with T-coils, J. 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Asolo Repertory Theatre Designing Women Boutique’s mission is to Pierian Spring Academy delves into the mystery and subsequent scandal 2011-2012 SEASON meaningfully grow funding for our community’s arts Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit adult surrounding British explorer John Franklin’s ill-fated and human services through innovative marketing of educational organization offering a free fall lecture 1845 attempt to locate the Northwest Passage. Starts November 18 with My Fair Lady with book unique couture apparel and fine home furnishings, and General admission $5.00; members $3.00. Contact and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick series and modestly priced fall, winter, and spring estate liquidation. The shop is a 501(c)(3) charitable academic courses at Argosy University (17th and Jessica Schubick at 746-4131 ext 27 or jschubick@ Loewe. The season runs through July 18 and includes organization. Honore), The Senior Friendship Center, and Plymouth southfloridamuseum.org. eight performances and a summer musical TBA. Harbor. The 2011-2012 catalog will be available around August 6, 4:00 to 8:00 pm—Family Night with For ticket information and times for above Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Labor Day. For more information, visit http://www. “Ants!” at 4:15 pm, a family-friendly film in the performances, contact http://www.asolo.org. EXHIBITS PierianSpringAcdemy.org or call 716-2471. planetarium (ANTZ), later check out the new ANT Through September 26, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—5th The Powel Crosley Theatre and Mansion exhibit in the East Gallery. Theme-related crafts and The Asolo Conservatory for Annual Selby Instructors’ Summer Showcase. activities in the planetarium lobby and planetarium Actor Training at FSU Museum of Botany and the Arts in the Mansion. The Powel Crosley Theatre is located in the Powel shows all evening—Live Star Talk, Two Small Pieces 2011-2012 SEASON Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota (1/2 of Glass, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Manatee LECTURES AND CLASSES mile north of the University Parkway and US 41 Starts November 1 with The Brothers Karamazov presentations in the aquarium. Admission half August 4, 9:00 am to noon—Tai Chi Fan Workshop. intersection). The troupe is committed to producing price after 4:00 pm. Members free. Contact Amara by Anthony Clarvoe (based on the novel by Fyodor Workshop that explores the ancient yin style art unique theatrical presentations of the works of Dostoevsky), The season runs through April 22. Cocilovo at 941-746-4131, ext. 11 or acocilovo@ of Tai Chi using fans. Connect mind, body, and some of the greatest authors and playwrights in literary southfloridamuseum.org or visit http://www. The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a spirit through simple breathing techniques and fluid history, including Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, southfloridamuseum.org. three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. movements. Improve your health, posture, and well Ernest Hemingway, O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, William August 10, 7:00 to 9:00 pm— think + drink Just 12 students are selected each year from tens of being! Instructors: Cody Templeton and Gina Stapleton. Shakespeare, and Oscar Wilde. (science)—The Naked Universe Series Part thousands of applicants across the continent. Second- $35.00 members; $45.00 nonmembers. A $10.00 REALIZE BRADENTON! 4—“What is Energy?” There are just four known year students perform in the Cook Theatre, a 161-seat materials fee collected by instuctor at class. Register forces (what is Dark Energy?) that keep the universe space designed to create an intimate experience for online at http://www.selby.org. Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization humming along. That hum is energy. Take a look at the audience and actors. Third-year students perform August 8, 15, 22, and 29, 9:00 to 10:00 am—Yoga in that builds community and promotes economic the gravitational, electromagnetic, and strong and on the Mertz Stage and work with the Asolo Repertory the Gardens for beginners to more advanced students development through collaborative events, weak forces that account for the universe’s energy Theatre’s professional actors. For more information, with an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and partnerships, and interactive strategies. Their misison budget. Admission free. Beer, wine, sodas, and snacks visit http://www.asolo.org. breathing techniques explored at a safe and peaceful, is to help make downtown Bradenton one of the available for purchase. Reservations appreciated. fully-integrated mind and body workout in a beautiful best riverfront communities in the country. For more Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Contact Amara Cocilovo at 941-746-4131, ext. 11 or Gardens’ setting. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members information, visit http://www.RealizeBradenton.com. [email protected]. August 6, 10:30 am—“Antwerp to America—the $55.00; nonmembers $75.00. Register online at http:// ARTCENTER MANATEE August 12, 6:00 pm—Film Friday, “Waterlife” a 109 Red Star Line and Jewish Immigrants” presentation www.selby.org. Through August 12, 9:00 am—“2nd Annual Kids minute lyrical documentary that traces the flow and fate and slides by Philip Heylen, vice mayor for culture and August 9, 16, and 23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— Art Exhibition” includes art created by Summer Camp of the Great Lakes, the last huge source of freshwater tourism of Antwerp., held at Unity, 3023 Proctor Road Intermediate Watercolor focuses on demonstrations Students. Opening Reception August 12. on the globe, which supplies 20 percent o the earth’s in Sarasota The Red Star Line was a shipping line that and a variety of watercolor techniques. Feel free to Located at 209 Ninth Street West in Bradenton. For fresh-water needs. General admission $5.00; members brought more than 2 million passengers from Europe experiment, create your own compositions, or paint more information, call Peggy Haynes at 941-746-2862 $3.00. Contact Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, ext 27 or to New York and Philadelphia from 1873 to some time along with the instructor. Material list available Instructor or email [email protected]. [email protected]. in 1934, most from Eastern Europe. A museum, being Carolyn Merenda. Materials list available online. August 26, 6:00 pm—Film Friday, Spellbound, built in Antwerp dedicated to the Red Star Line, is Members $80.00; nonmembers $100.00. Register BRADENTON MARAUDERS HOME GAMES at McKECHNIE FIELD an Oscar-nominated documentary on the intense scheduled to open in the spring of 2013. Heylen was online at http://www.selby.org. experience of the National Spelling Bee as seen August 4, 8, 18, 24, 25, and 29 at 7:00 pm; August the force behind the project. Open to the public. FREE. August 10, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Picasa through the eyes of eight young spellers. While they 16 and 23, at 6:00 pm; August 7, and 28 at 5:00 pm. August 28, 1:00 to 4:00 pm— Open House. If you Workshop. Learn to use a free download program try to keep their eyes on the prize, their personal Games last about one hour. Located 1/2 mile west of are unfamiliar with CHJ, come find out all about us. We which enables you to easily store, edit, and make stories illuminate their quirks, obsessive study habits, US 41 on 9th Street West at 17th Avenue in Bradenton. look forward to meeting you. simple presentations of your photos. Class includes and alternately heartbreaking and inspiring family Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered lecture, outline, and demonstrations. Basic computer MANATEE PLAYERS dynamics..General admission $5.00; members $3.00. skills are desirable. Instructor Bob Fink. Members philosophy which combines rational thinking with a August 18 to September 4, 7:30 pm Tuesday Contact Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, ext 27 or $30.00; nonmembers $50.00. Register online at http:// celebration of Jewish culture and identity. It affirms that through Thursday, 8:00 pm Friday, and 2:00 pm [email protected]. www.selby.org. all human beings have the power and responsibility to Sunday—Chicago. Adults $25.00; under age 12 August 11, 18, and 25, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— VILLAGE OF THE ARTS shape their own lives and that ethics and morality are $11.00. Purchase tickets online or call 748-5875. not divine in origin but are human responsibilities. Beginner’s Only Watercolor, a structured small group First Friday of the month beginning August 5, August 28 to 29, 7:00 pm—Manatee Players We are a warm, affirming, and welcoming congregation workshop designed to take the beginning watercolor 6:00 pm—Art Walk. More than 40 galleries, shops, auditions for upcoming plays Jerry’s Girls (Musical) of people. CHJ meets at Unity 3023 Proctor Road. All student from inexperienced to comfortable with and restaurants in the Village open for the evening. with performances October 27 to November 13 services and programs are open to the public at no the basic tools and techniques. Learn color mixing, Food, refreshments, live music, and work by local and White Christmas (Musical) with performances charge. For more information about these events, call creating a basic palette, brush techniques, working artists—many live in their gallery/residences in the artist December 1 to 23. Located at 102 Old Main Street 929-7771 or visit http://www.chj-Sarasota.org. with reference material, and more. Instructor Carolyn community. Continues on Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 Merenda. Members $80.00; nonmembers $100.00. in downtown Bradenton. Direct questions about all pm. Located in Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) Crowley Museum and Nature Center Materials list available online. auditions to Rick Kerby at 748-0111. and 9th Street West, and 17th Avenue West and 9th Through August 13, Monday through Friday, 9:00 August 19, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Art in the Digital Located 102 12th Street West in Bradenton. For Avenue West. Age. Ceate multimedia art from photographs using tickets to these events, call 941-748-5875, email: am to 1:00 pm—SUMMER CAMP 2011. Each day Ringling Museum of Art will be an intensive program on a particular subject Adobe Photoshop Elements. Explore the various [email protected], or visit http://www. including Horse Whispering, Organic Gardening, art forms of watercolor, dry brush, palette knife, beatlemanianow.com. SPECIAL EXHIBITS Wildlife, Environmental Art, Knot Tying, Wilderness kaleidoscopes, parchment-based illuminations, MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Self-Reliance, Blacksmithing, Butter Churning, Sour and more. Print archival prints using artist’s grade Ringling Collection. Abstract works by artists such watercolor or canvas papers directly from your General admission FREE. Located at 1404 Manatee Dough Bread Making, Livestock Care, Pioneer History, Avenue East in Bradenton, the village is open Monday as Vassily Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules and much, much more. Fee is $25.00 per day; $110.00 home computer. Results appear remarkably similar Olitski, Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Yves to brushed artworks. Instructor Bob Fink. Members through Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on the second per week. To register call 941-322-1000 or email and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:00 am to Tanguy, Richard Serra, and others. [email protected]. (After care may be available. $30.00; nonmembers $40.00. Through August 14—Beyond Bling: Voices of August 24, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—Potting & 4:30 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Discounts for multiple kids in the same family.) Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of Hip-Hop in Art. The first exhibition to take a focused Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:30 am—Horse Whispering Mounting Orchids. Selby’s knowledgeable orchid look at the work of ten artists who operate within and expert Angel Lara will help you give your treasured July, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving at Crowley Museum and Nature Center. Classes for weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Primarily are informed by hip-hop culture. all ages. Horse Whispering involves communicating plants a new lease on life! Bring an orchid to repot Through October 30—Crosscurrents of Design: for an additional fee; $10.00 average potting fee, handicapped accessible, but due to the historic nature with horses in a way that instills a sense of safety and of some of our buildings, visitors may be offered an Asian Export Ceramics confidence. For more information, call 941-322-1000 or depending on size of plant. Members $35.00; Through October 30—The Art of Jade nonmembers $45.00. alternative experience. For more information, call 941- email [email protected]. 749-7165 or email Christine Brown at Through September 30, 2012—DECO JAPAN: The Crowley Museum and Nature Center, located Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 900 South [email protected]. Shaping Modern Culture, 1920-1945. Nearly 200 Palm Avenue in Sarasota, offers classes throughout works highlight the Levenson collection—the world’s at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota is open January ROSSI WATERFRONT PARK through April—Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am to the year on various plant care and gardening-related premier collection of Japanese art in the Deco style. 4:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 adults and $3.00, ages subjects as well as fun and diverse classes guaranteed August 19 (third Friday of each month), beginning Pieces include spectacular examples of metalwork, five to 12; under 5, free. Family admission reduced to to stimulate your creative side. For more information at sunset—Reels at Rossi Park with Tron Legacy ceramics, lacquer, glass, wood furniture, jewelry, $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people). All proceeds about current classes or to register, visit the Calendar (PG). Free outdoor movie on oversized screen. Bring textiles, graphic design on paper, painting, and benefit CMNC. For more information go to http://www. page at http://www.selby.org or call 366-5731, blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks or park you boat on woodblock prints; they range from fine art objects to cmncfl.org. extension 239. the Manatee River. Food and drink also for sale. goods mass produced for the modern home. September 17 through January 29, 2012—The Myakka River State Park OLD MAIN STREET Designing Women Boutique August 18, 10:00 am—”Get Down Downtown” for Amazing American Circus Poster: The Strobridge First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm— Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest libations, food, and live music. Event benefits a different Lithographing Company. Showcases 80 brilliantly Designing Women Boutique Ambassador’s Guild and largest state parks. The River flows through 57 non-profit organization each month. Call 744-2589. colored, boldly bombastic posters advertising the at the boutique. Guests always welcome; we would square miles of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands. Saturdays, October through May, 9:00 am to feature attractions from all corners of the globe and love for you to join us! For more information, call the Myakka is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and 2:00 pm—Farmers’ Market. The Market reopens in peerless performers of the big top. The Cincinnati- Designing Women Boutique Event Line (941) 544-7612. wildlife observation. The park, located 9 miles east October 2011. For more information, visit http://www. based Strobridge Lithographing Company was one of of I-75 at 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call 941-840-0017. the country’s leading printers for the circuses. August 25, 11:30 am—Salon Series Event; 365 days a year from 8:00 am until sundown. Cost is Backstage at the Ballet with guest speakers Jean SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES and other events at the $6.00 per vehicle (limit of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 ASOLO THEATER Weidner and Iain Webb. Cost: $16.00 includes per single occupant vehicle. Pedestrians, bicyclists, Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Monday Night Films, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. NO ART lecture, lunch, and style show. Reservations required. extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with holder Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm; closed first Saturday AFTER 5: COCKTAILS & OBSERVATIONS Call the Designing Women Boutique Event Line of Annual Individual Entrance Pass $2.00 per person. in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New at 941-544-7612 or purchase online at http://www. Campsites available. For more information, email Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th St. W in Bradenton. Every Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Experience the designingwomenboutique.org. [email protected] or call 941-361-6511. August 5, 6:00 pm—Film Friday with Passage. Museum of Art and Circus Museum after hours on The Meadoword • August 2011 23 AROUND THE TOWN • August 2011 Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy the permanent systems approach to building efficiency, including the 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Learn how to calibrate, evening of camaraderie, socializing, coffee, delicious collection plus special exhibition galleries, cocktails, structural system, moisture control strategies, air and set your time clock, and fix problems. homemade desserts, and song—a sing-a-long and great conversation on the loggia. Cash bar and thermal barriers, and the mechanical, electrical, and For details and more information about these classes, featuring American classics and Jewish favorites. All seating available. Bring the family and explore the plumbing systems. Book provided for Contractors call 861-9900. welcome. A musical havdalah service concludes the Circus Museum’s miniature circus and Wisconsin Licensing exam. EnergyStar, WaterSense Certifications evening. For more information, call 921-1433. Classes are FREE unless otherwise noted. To register railroad car. After hours discounted admission—Adults covered. $75.00 fee..Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road August 21, 2:00 pm—Summer Film Series, for classes, visit http://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/. $10.00; children age 6 to 17, $5.00; children age 5 and in Sarasota. Call 861-9900. sponsored by the Adult Education Committee, program under, free. No charge for museum members. August 4, 2:00 to 3:00 pm—Native Shrubs for The UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension provides concludes with a A Secret , the story of a lonely child Third Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm to 9:00 the Landscape (adults) presented by Annemarie practical, research-based educational and information in post-World War II Paris who imagines that he has a pm—Cocktails at the Cà d’Zan on the mansion Post at Shamrock Park, 3900 Shamrock Drive in services to Sarasota County residents. brother, then learns a dark secret that ties his family’s terrace; museum visitors enjoy beautiful sunsets on Venice. Native shrubs are often the best choice for the The Sarasota County Extension is located at Twin history to the Holocaust. Lemonade served. $5.00 Sarasota Bay and popular regional bands. $5.00 wildlife garden. Program explains the main selection Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Hours are admission. For more information, call Eunice Cohen at admission (prices are subject to change). Food and criteria for native shrubs such as site conditions Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The 349- 4367. beverages available for purchase only. Tickets available (soil, light, moisture, and hardiness zones) and plant Master Gardener Help Desk is open Monday through August 28, 1:00 to 4:00 pm—Open House. at the door only. Limited seating; no chairs permitted characteristics (size at maturity and maintenance Friday from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For Welcome to Temple Emanu-El! The rabbi, staff, and on the terrace. Parking at the FSU Asolo Performing requirements). more information, call 861-5000. To view upcoming members greet you and share what’s so special Center for the Arts. Enter through the Visitors Pavilion. August 10, 10:00 to 11:30 am—Incentives for events and to register for classes, visit http://www. about Temple Emanu-El. All invited for snacks, tours, Trams available from Visitors Pavilion to the terrace. Home Energy Improvements (adults) presented by eventbrite.com/org/422952084?s=1827537. membership inquiries, and socializing. For more For general information, call 941-359-5700, extension Betty Alpaugh at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road information, call 371-2788. 5705. in Sarasota. Take advantage of the 2011 federal, state, Sarasota Jungle Gardens August 28, 7:00 pm—Family in Captivity. The Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota where local and utility incentive programs available to citizens Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest 25th birthday of Gilad Shalit with a screening of the University Parkway comes to a dead end at U.S. 41, who improve the energy efficiency of their homes. continuously operating attractions in Florida and the acclaimed documentary Family in Captivity, featuring a the Ringling collection features the Museum of Art and Learn what products qualify and how to apply. area’s only zoological gardens, the “Gardens” has moving portrayal of Gilad Shalit’s family and an intimate special exhibitions, the Cà d’Zan Mansion, the Circus August 10, 1:00 to 2:30 pm—Rodent and Mole retained its old Florida charm from the 1940s, featuring look at their daily lives, as well as their untiring efforts Museums, and the grounds and gardens. Open daily Management (adults) presented by Dr. Fred Santana, 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle to bring Gilad home. Director Tal Goren will attend, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, call Sarasota County Extension entomologist, Twin trails, and entertaining, educational bird and reptile introduce the film, and answer questions afterwards. 359-5700 or visit http://www.ringling.org. Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Provides shows throughout the day. “Kiddie Jungle” for the kids. Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of information on the recognition and signs of rats Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Thanksgiving Sarasota-Manatee. Advance registration is required at Sahib Shriners and moles, methods to exclude and trap them from and Christmas). $15.00 adult; $14.00 age 60-plus; http://www.jfedsrq.org. $10.00 ages 3-12; under 2 free. Annual Passes Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance—Second structures, and how to use poisons (last resort) in ways Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, available. Onsite picnic area and Flamingo Café. Tuesday every month (except July). Social at 6:00 pm, that minimize environmental and public health hazards. south of Fruitville. For more information about dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing. $17.50/person. August 10 and 17, 6:00 to 8:00 pm—Step by Step Senior Friendship Centers Temple Emanu-El, call 377-8074 or visit http://www. Call box office, 366-4449. Public welcome! Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Training in Sarasota sarasotatemple.org Sahib Bingo—Tuesdays, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 for adults is a series of nine classes (five sessions) on The Senior Friendship Centers offers pm. Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! how to create and maintain attractive landscapes that numerous classes each day in August. To view Temple Sinai Bar Bingo—Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and enhance and protect Florida’s natural environment information about these classes, visit http://www. Temple Sinai, located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge hotdogs available. Public welcome! presented by Annemarie Post at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 seniorfriendshipcenters.org/Locations/Sarasota.aspx Road off Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, is First Sunday every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—All- Clark Road in Sarasota. One fee of $25.00 covers all and click SARASOTA CALENDAR. In the August a vibrant Reform Congregation. From religious services You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, eggs, sausage, five sessions. calendar, click the class you are interested in to view created and conducted by our innovative Clergy, to orange juice, and coffee. $5.00 person; $2.00 ages August 17, 10:00 to 11;30 am—Green Cleaning at details. our educational programs for children and adults, to For more information about classes in Sarasota, three-seven, FREE under three. Public welcome! Home (adults) presented by Maria Portelos-Rometo at our community and social involvement, we are well contact Penny Markovitz, 941-556-3273, or email For more information, contact Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Make diversified. Beneva Road in Sarasota, 941-366-4449, extension your own cleaning supplies and discover easy tips that [email protected]. For classes in 320, or go to http://www.sahibshrine.com. save money and are kind to the environment. Venice, call Andee Heistand, 941-584-0052, or email Van Wezel Performing Arts August 17, 1:00 to 2:00 pm—Life on a Popcorn [email protected]. Sarasota Concert Association Through September 16, 5:00 Senna: It’s An Insect World (all ages) presented The Senior Friendship Center of Sarasota is a not-for- pm—Annual FridayFest on the bayfront grounds THE 2012 SEASON by Dr. Fred Santana, Sarasota County Extension profit organization located at 1888 Brother Geenen of the Van Wezel. FREE. Bring lounge chairs and The season begins with performance on January 9 entomologist, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Way in Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota just blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase. No and 30, February 16, and March 7 and 18. Check Sarasota. A glimpse into the biodiversity of insect life. at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami coolers, please. future issues of The Meadoword for updated details. August 18, 2:00 to 3:30 pm—Partnering with Trail come together. The Center offers many programs August 12, 5:00 pm—One Night Rodeo, Pollinators (adults) presented by Dr. Fred Santana, The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), one of throughout the year. Hours are Monday through contemporary country band from Bradenton and recent Sarasota County Extension entomologist, Shamrock the longest-lasting cultural groups in Sarasota, is a from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, winners of the Great American Country and Music Park, 3900 Shamrock Drive in Venice. not-for-profit, self-supporting organization that fosters 941.955.2122 or visit http://www.friendshipcenters.org. Nation’s Next GAC Star competition. August 20, 10:00 to 11:00 am—Rain Barrel development of appreciation for musical arts by September 16, 5:00 pm—Bird Street Players Workshop (adults) presented by Angela Antonucci and (Historic) Spanish Point sponsoring professional presentations not otherwise Band, a high energy funk, soul, and reggae band with Jo Hanson at Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, available in the community that feature a variety of bass lines, horn solos, and rhythm. Originally based Blvd, Room C in Venice. Sarasota County Government archaeological, and environmental museum quality music. Admission reasonably priced. Each in Tampa/St. Petersburg, the band frequents New will sell rain barrels for $37.00 each, including tax and overlooking Little Sarasota Bay at 337 N. Tamiami Trail season presents a five-concert series at the Van Orleans, Key West, and Orlando. spigot assembly. in Osprey, Florida. Spanish Point was the first site in Wezel Performing Arts Hall featuring performances Located on Sarasota’s bayfront. Patrons of the arts August 20, 10:00 to 11:00 am—Vegetable Sarasota County to be listed in the National Register by internationally renowned symphony orchestras, can also enjoy the inspired cuisine—buffet style—of Gardening 101 (adults) presented by Master Gardener of Historic Places; it is accredited by the American chamber orchestras and ensembles, and distinguished Michael’s On East prior to most performances. For John Liddy at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Association of Museums. The museum is owned and soloists. Available by membership subscription more information or to make reservations, call Sarasota. operated by the Gulf Coast Heritage Association, Inc., only. For more information, visit http://www. 941-366-0007 or visit http://www.bestfood.com. August 24, 1:00 to 2:30 pm—Introduction to a private, 501(3)(c) not-for-profit organization. For more sarasotaconcertassociation.org. 2011-2012 SEASON Insects and Mites (adults) presented by Dr. Fred information, call 941-966-5214. Santana, Sarasota County Extension entomologist, at Watch for details in future issue of The Meadoword. Sarasota County Extension (Florida House The Players, Sarasota Learning Center) Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Learn SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION how to distinguish them from other arthropods and their The next in the Broadway Series is Kiss Me Kate from Call the Box Office, 953-3368, mail 777 North Tamiami August 3, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm—Energy Efficient importance in the ecological web. September 15 to 25. Building Construction in Florida (adults) presented Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236. Subscriptions are NOT August 24, 4:00 to 5:00 pm—Irrigation 01 for adults The Players is a non-professional, not-for-profit available for purchase online. by Dr. Pierce Jones. Provides professionals with a presented by Angie Antonucci at Twin Lakes Park, community theatre with a goal to serve local youth, TICKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION provide a venue to the many talented actors and performance artists in the area, and partner with For tickets, contact the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall other arts organizations while presenting high-quality at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 or call the VOLUNTEERS NEEDED programs that are entertaining. The actors consist of Van Wezel Box Office, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at local amateur talents and retired professional actors. 941-953-3368 or 1-800-826-9303. You can also fax All Faiths Food Bank—Needs non-perishable adults who are unable to transport themselves. The Players Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail the Van Wezel at 941-951-1449 or visit http://www. items like peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice, dry beans Flexible scheduling. Contact Ben Petro at ben. between 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts. Contact vanwezel.org. and canned meats, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. No [email protected] or call 941-364-7530. the Box Office at 365-2494 for subscription prices and glass containers! Drop-off donations at the MCA. Pines of Sarasota—Many opportunities, Call tickets or visit http://www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html Baby Basics of Sarasota—Help dispense Susan Wenzel, 365-0250, extension 1940, or email to download an order form. AROUND THE TOWN diapers twice monthly to qualifying families. Call [email protected]. Gwen Bos at 377-1173. Sarasota Memorial Hospital Auxiliary/Volunteer Temple Emanu-El includes events of non-profit Designing Women Boutique—Consignments Services—Numerous opportunities available in Temple Emanu-El invites you to experience the joy, organizations. For-profit businesses needs. Good vintage or contemporary clothing. different areas. Call Stacy Scott Berteau, 917-1010 spirituality, and vitality of Judaism with engaging about locations and times. are not considered. Submissions are Volunteer! Contact Pamela Day at 366-5293. and meaningful programs; uplifting spiritual worship due by the 10th of the Month. If the InStride Equine Assisted Therapy in Senior Friendship Centers—The Friendship services; fascinating adult learning opportunities; Nokomis—Help provide therapeutic riding to Volunteer Center, a program of Senior Friendship innovative service and social action projects; and a 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, qualified children and adults with disabilities.Call Centers, is a not-for-profit organization that acts warm, friendly, family-like community. the deadline is moved to the previous as a community-based liaison in partnership with Cindy at the Nokomis office, 412-9333, or email Through August, 6:00 pm—Summer Shabbat business day. The Meadoword [email protected]. various community organizations and departments of the County government by matching volunteers Worship Services. accepts submissions based on Literacy Council of Sarasota—Volunteers to Begin with a friendly kiddush of wine, grape juice, tutor adults, raise money, or help in our office. of all ages, talents and interests with non-profit appropriateness to the publication and faith based agencies. For information about challah, and light snacks at 5:30 pm. Worship and Training, materials, and support provided. Located music conducted by Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman at 6:00 and reserves the right to edit or at 1750 17th Street, Building D. Call 955-0421. volunteer opportunities, call Caroline Allen, 556- 3249 or email [email protected]. pm. Shabbat dinner follows at local restaurants. refuse submissions. iTN Sarasota—Drive seniors and visually impaired August 20, 7:00 pm—La La La Havdalah, an 24 The Meadoword • August 2011

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Activities & Events —2011-2012 Meetings & Activities— Assembly ����������������������������������3rd Wed, Sep thru Jun, 7:00pm; Speakers TBA Book Club ���������������������������������Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14, THE MEADOWS Apr 11, May 9, 2:00 pm Bingo ����������������������������������������1st & 3rd Tue/month, Jan thru Mar, 7:00pm BOOK CLUB Koffee Klatsch �������������������������2nd Tue, Oct thru Apr, 8:00am; Speakers TBA Meadows “U” ���������������������������Oct thru Apr; dates, times, & speakers TBA NEW TITLES FOR 2011-2012 (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) —Events 2011— Meeting Coordinator Ethel Schueckler 371-0872 [email protected] Christmas Party �����������������������December 9, 7:00pm Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Craft Sale ����������������������������������Nov 11, 1:00 to 5:00pm and 12, 9:00am to 4:00pm Date Title and Author Leader Garage Sale at the Village �������Nov 19, 8:00am to 1:00pm —2011— Hanukkah Party & October 12 The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff Amy Eliezer November 9 Moloki’l by Alan Brennert Caryl Magnus Menorah Lighting ��������������������Dec 21, 5:00pm December 14 Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Stephanie Louis —Events 2012— —2012— January 11 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan To Be Announced Celebration of Fine Arts ����������Mar 17 & 18, 10:00am to 4:00pm February 8 The Post Offi ce Girl by Stefan Zweig Cindy Kodish Concert in the Park ������������������Feb 26, 1:30 to 3:30pm March 14 Luncheon and New Book Selections (Meadows Country Club), 11:30 am Meadows Players ���������������������Mar 10 and 11, 7:00pm April 11 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Karen Rush Photo Competition & Show ����Feb 24, 25, & 26, 10:00am to 4:00pm May 9 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Sklott Eva Talbert 28 MTheeadoworThe Meadowordd • August 2011 Co m m u n i t y Ev e n t s —Al l Ev e n t s a r e a t t h e MCA

The MCA is seeking Candidates for election to the MCA Board of Directors Interested property owners are invited to submit their names for consideration no later than Blood Platelet Drive… Friday, October 7, 2011 • 3:00 pm All candidates must complete a Personal Information August 18 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm Questionnaire—For more information, please call MCA Parking Lot the MCA at 377-2300

Looking for a Way to Make a Difference in Your Community? Meadows “U” Planning Committee is looking for Meadows residents interested the community… Could it be YOU? Join our team and help develop the 2011-2012 Season— Next Blood Drive “A Kaleidoscope on Sarasota” August 11 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Interested? Call Claire Coyle, 371-8925, Inside the MCA or email [email protected]

CRAFTS 9:00 am

EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE 1:30 pm 7:00 am -1:00 pm Inside the MCA

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

CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET DRIVE 9:00 am -1:30 pm

S. Christian Schools Begin

CRAFTS 9:00 am

S. County Schools Begin

CRAFTS 9:00 am

All Augustmeetings and events are at the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow, unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations