Sarasota Magazine back issues from January 2006:
Smart money: inside the minds of the ultra-wealthy.(FROM THE EDITOR)
Jan 01, 2006; ... want to know who the smart money is and where it's going right now? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We did, so we asked one of the country's leading experts on the ultra-wealthy: Dwight Cass, editor-in-chief of Worth magazine, which is owned by our parent company, CurtCo ...
Lighting her fire: the many sides of plastic surgeon Marguerite Barnett.(NOISEMAKER)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Be careful before you generalize; that slim, flowing-skirted fire dancer at the Siesta Key drum circle (or greeting guests at the UnGala) is also a doctor. In fact, Marguerite Barnett is a Harvard-trained plastic surgeon who also operates a Balinese-themed luxury spa. "You can't separate ...
Hot seat.(StreetTalk)
Jan 01, 2006; ... florida West Coast Symphony executive director Joseph McKenna plays the trombone, which requires agility and an excellent ear. Those skills may help guide the symphony through a political minefield as Sarasota develops its Cultural District Master Plan. Q. The city of Sarasota ...
Sarasota confidential.(StreetTalk)(Cartoon)
Jan 01, 2006; ... SARASOTA 4005: An Archaeological look back at the year 2005 We believe that this long formica slab is a sacrificial altar to the god known as star bucks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The brave gladiators fought off the extinct ferocious ...
Fat city: dining off the beaten track with Bob Ardren.(StreetTalk)
Jan 01, 2006 ... it's a new year--time for affordable new flavors to put a smile on your face and your budget. And some great new flavors have arrived in town. With the very unlikely name (but then the whole place is perhaps unlikely) of Fly, real Ethiopian cuisine has come to Sarasota. Not only ...
Gov. Lawton Chiles' widow, Rhea, their son, Ed, and the Lawton Chiles Foundation are renovating the old Bistro at Island's End restaurant on Anna Maria to offer classes and other opportunities to both residents and visitors.(art Buzz)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Gov. Lawton Chiles' widow, Rhea, their son, Ed, and the Lawton Chiles Foundation are renovating the old Bistro at Island's End restaurant on Anna Maria to offer classes and other opportunities to both residents and visitors. Artist Anne Abgott will teach a workshop there Jan. 16-18. Abgott ...
Ringling School.(art Buzz)
Jan 01, 2006; ... During a meeting, Ringling School president Larry Thompson and Gary Sligar, one of the developers of the Ringling Square complex on Ringling Boulevard and Orange, discussed the possibility of a Ringling student designing a sculpture for the entrance to the square. Soon a competition was ...
New College.(art Buzz)
Jan 01, 2006; ... The past few years have seen a succession of painters and sculptors filling the vacancies left by New College fine art professors Gail Mead and Jack Cartlidge. Now painter Kim Anderson and sculptor Barry Freedland seem secure on tenure tracks. Freedland, who studied at Arizona State ...
Art Center Sarasota.(art Buzz)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Art Center Sarasota has a new director: Jody Huebert-Hamm, who resigned as executive director of the Manatee Players a year ago after raising more than $1 million for a new building and convincing Manatee County commissioners to pledge $150,000 to the Players' capital campaign ....
Correction.(art Buzz)(Correction Notice)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The house pictured in November's "Art Buzz" was ...
Ready to fly: new rules will liberate city commissioners from many land-use decisions--and give more power to staff.(StreetTalk)
Jan 01, 2006; ... pity the poor combat soldier. A steel pot on his head, rations and socks and shelter in his rucksack, ammo and water on the belt, weapon in hand--it all weighs seven tons. Bill Mauldin captured it perfectly in one of his "Willie and Joe" cartoon panels during World War II. In a calm ...
Top companies.(From the pages of our sister publication.)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Be they boom or bubble, real estate and development companies dominate this year's list of Top Companies in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with seven of the 10 highest revenue ...
Big deal Benderson.(From the pages of our sister publication.)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Benderson Development, the largest privately owned development company in America, moved its headquarters to University Park from Buffalo, N.Y., just last year, and already It's emerging as the most ...
Land, Ho!(From the pages of our sister publication.)
Jan 01, 2006 ... In its 35 years, Port Manatee has grown from a geographically isolated operation into the fourth-largest port in Florida, and millions of square feet of new commercial development may propel it even higher. Among the current projects is a $125 million expansion on 412 adjacent ...
Hide and seek: fine leather goods are always in style.(SHOPPING)
Jan 01, 2006; ... brighton eyes These colorful quilted-leather eyeglass cases from Brighton are handmade and decorated with the signature silver heart. The cases come in dreamy colors like butternut and tangerine and sell for $38 each. See them at Brighton Collectibles, 443 John Ringling Blvd., ...
Ride 'em, cowgirl: these boots were made for shopping.(FASHIONFINDS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... the real thing Fashionable, durable, and full of color. Roper, Stockyard. $110. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] heart of gold Time to tuck in your designer jeans and show these off. Bridget, Foxy Lady. $474. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
British bling: set a room ablaze with Asprey's chandelier earrings.(LUXURYLESSONS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... The item: Six teardrop highly faceted topaz germs delicately dangle from a drop earring that's an architectural arrangement of falling leaves crafted of pave diamonds and white gold. $30,200. Perfectly balanced for just the right aristocratic impact. What makes it special: An ...
Judgment day: Richard Storm rules in favor of the new landmark Courthouse Centre.(ARCHITECTURE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... much has been said of late about the revival of Sarasota's downtown, marked by a building frenzy and escalating real estate values. But the excitement has been almost entirely about money. Very little has been said about the architecture generated by this burst of energy, possibly with ...
Mr. Chatterbox; This month: an ode to the theater--and Howard Millman.("OF COURSE I'M SURE. I READ IT IN ...")
Jan 01, 2006 ... this is Howard Millman's last season at the Asolo, and I for one am devastated. I'm sure that new guy will be fine, but under Howard's tutelage I felt the Asolo was my theater. I always made it a point after seeing a show to send him my "notes"--a theatrical term for pointing out little ...
Living color.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Black and White Ball went "mad" this year, adding color and turning the Michael's Ballroom into a chic cosmopolitan club. Large paper flowers four feet high adorned tables dressed in silver lame and topped with a bottle of vodka for martini table service ....
Jaws of life.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... At Mote Marine's Oceanic Evening (celebrating Mote's 50th anniversary), guests walked through the jaws of a shark (not a live one) and rubbed shoulders with Jaws author Peter Benchley, while that ominous theme music from the movie set the mood. The party was staged outside the shark tank, ...
Fashion statement.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... LISA MESHAD SPOTTED AT: Out-of-Door Academy's Extravaganza at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. What are you wearing? A black jacquard bustier dress by D & G Dolce & Gabbana, stacks of David Yurman chain and pearl necklaces and rings, a Cartier watch, Kate Spade bag and ...
Up, up and away.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... "To Infinity and Beyond" was the theme for the Out-of-Door Academy's Extravaganza, which brought 400 stylishly clad partygoers to the Ritz-Carlton to bid, bid, and bid some more. (Grand total raised: $400,000.) A Toyota Prius (captured by Mickey Davis) and a 26-foot Donzi powerboat were ...
Sarasota weddings.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Couples in the spotlight. CHELSEA CRAMER married GEORGE FAMIGLIO OCT. 29 at THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESS SARASOTA-SOUTH CONGREGATION [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MELISSA LAMONT and CLAY DEMORE, MARRIED OCT. 8 at FIRST UNITED METHODIST in ...
Up & coming: parties here and there.(limelight)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2006 ... JAN. 6. Born to Be Wild Kickoff Party. Get your biker togs on and roar on down to Michael's On East for food, entertainment and more, to jump-start Florida Center for Child and Family Development's Thunder by the Bay. Also included over the three-day weekend: a live concert starring the ...
More parties.(limelight)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Authors and their fans gathered among the bookshelves at Selby Public Library for A Novel Affair, the cocktail party that preceded downtown's Sarasota Reading Festival. The event was co-chaired by Renee Richardson Kling and Sarasota novelist Leslie Glass. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Mark your calendar: Sarasota[R] Magazine invites you to join us at these sponsored events.(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Celebrate the Year of the Butterfly Jan. 14 Join G.WIZ at its launch party for the third annual Butterfly Ball. The cocktail party, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will feature specialty sake-tinis and Asian hors d'oeuvres. The evening will also include a raffle for complimentary reservations for ...
January events: Kay Kipling's guide to cultural and special events.(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2006 ... ART Ringling Museum of Art. Picturing What Matters: An Offering of Photographs closes Jan. 8 here. Opening Jan. 28 to run through April 2: Waking Dreams: Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum. 359-5700. Tampa Museum of Art. Who Am I? (Exploring ...
Total wealth management. A commitment to the community.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Usually when you hear the words "family or community," you don't associate total wealth management But The Vollmer Financial Group provides Sarasota with a perfectly balanced combination of both. The Vollmer Financial Group has served Sarasota investors for more than 20 years ...
Picture man: Photographer Steven Katzman looks at Newtown.
Jan 01, 2006 ... When Steven Katzman started taking pictures in the predominantly black neighborhood of Newtown, he admits there was fear on his part and suspicion on the part of his subjects. Now, two years later, he's well known to many Newtown residents, who call him the "Picture Man" and sometimes ...
Pet perks: treats and treatments to make 'em sit up and beg.(SARASOTA'S 10 BEST)
Jan 01, 2006; ... 1 the dog (and cat) whisperer Like Dr. Doolittle, Barbara Linick talks to her animals, and they answer with contented grunts and purrs. Linick owns Tamiami Tails, a dog- and cat-grooming salon with a little bit extra--like the cageless waiting area, complete with chenille cushions, ...
A tiny obsession: Howard Tibbals' lifelong passion has produced a marvelous miniature circus at the Ringling Museum.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages! We now direct your attention to (drumroll, please) the Tibbals Learning Center, the grand new addition to the Ringling Circus Museum on the campus of Florida State University's John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, opening this month after ...
Through a glass brightly: for these Sarasota collectors, the power of glass is clear.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Born in the fires of the imagination, the art of glass making has intrigued collectors for centuries. A new exhibition at Ringling School's Selby Gallery showcases the ardor of 21st-century art-glass collectors with pieces drawn from 20 private collections, all owned by area residents ...
If you knew Jerry: there's much more to Sarasota's most famous resident, trash-talk TV icon Jerry Springer, than most of us would ever imagine.(Cover Story)
Jan 01, 2006; ... i'm so confused. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You might be, too, if you'd just interviewed Jerry Springer--yes, that Jerry Springer, host of the controversial trash-talkin' television show that bears his name (and regularly erupts with chants of "Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" from his ...
Peak season: menswear gets rugged in big sky country.
Jan 01, 2006; ... ROCK STEADY Armani putty duster, $695, and brown-and-white thread sports coat, $1,925, ETRO Genova paisley shirt, $215, orange crew, $72.50, military flat front striped trouser, $140, paisley suede belt, $125, and POLO Ralph Lauren loafer, $125, The Met. Costa del Mar tinted ...
Be$t investments: what some top talents are doing with their money--and watching out for in 2006.
Jan 01, 2006; ... As the New Year rings in, you may be wondering if the ringing of the market bell signals gloom or boom for your investments. To look into at the financial future, we asked some leading experts about their strategies for the coming year--and about their great investments of years past. ...
Let's get personal: luxury services are becoming part of the Sarasota lifestyle.
Jan 01, 2006; ... It's hard to tell who's wealthy and who isn't these days. With the tab for an entry-level Mercedes-Benz just a few thousand more than a souped-up Nissan, it's not what they drive that distinguishes the upper crust from the merely upper-middle class anymore. And in this ...
The luxe bath: high style comes to the most personal room in the house.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Benjamin Franklin reportedly took daily "air baths" by sitting in the buff in front of an open window. If he were around today, he'd surely opt for something more luxurious--a soak in a Zen tub perhaps, or a chromatherapy shower. Yes, there's more happening in the bathroom now ...
One great room: a calm setting for a prized collection.
Jan 01, 2006; ... larry and Pat Merriman of Canton, Ohio, traded their Longboat Key bayside condominium for a higher one with a Gulf view, then hired designer Sally Trout to create a comfortable space that would also serve as backdrop for their Russian paintings. "We needed a quiet color scheme," ...
Get this! New sinks that will bowl you over.
Jan 01, 2006; ... work of art Antique gold and acid-carved, the Mona Lisa G by Azura is created by an ancient technique of reverse glass painting. $1,985. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] kitchen mod Try this modern look in glossy wenge wood, Structure by Aquaware. ...
A man for all styles; This month: longtime Sarasota designer Gary Ficht.(DESIGNING MIND)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Why Sarasota? I came here as a Ringling School of Art and Design student 43 years ago and founded Pedlar's Village Interiors in 1972. Style defined? I don't have a style. I like to do all different types of design, from classic modern to period design. Who inspires you? Mother Nature. You ...
Before & after: a new sofa sparks a new interior design for a dated Siesta Key condo.
Jan 01, 2006; ... the greatest journey begins with a single step, and sometimes the greatest interior design begins with a single sofa. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Judy Osney answered a telephone call from Patricia and Dave Glen, the request was simple enough: The couple wanted to ...
Made in Sarasota: Anna Champagne creates good vibes with wearable art.
Jan 01, 2006; ... when Anna Champagne was growing up in Connecticut, her mother taught her how to knit, embroider and crotchet. Soon the little girl was strolling around her neighborhood selling small pieces of beaded jewelry. When she was 14, Champagne had her first craft show, and she's never looked back ....
In the garden: passionate gardeners earn their expertise through the Master Gardener program.
Jan 01, 2006; ... if you would rather garden than do anything else, you're in good company. Gardening is now considered the No. 1 outdoor activity in the United States. And if, like many gardeners, you love learning more about your passion, you might do what Andrea Griggs did when she moved to Sarasota: ...
Real estate go$$ip: everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales.
Jan 01, 2006; ... SADDLE UP Buyers hungry for a bit of breathing room may want to saddle up and ride east. The gated equestrian community of Steeplechase Estates in Manatee County has opened Phases I and II, with 60 five-acre parcels offered at $55,000 to $75,000 per acre. The new development features ...
Homefront: tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers.
Jan 01, 2006; ... STRONG START The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch's newest village, began its builders' sales with a boom in September, making way for the community's first models to open in late 2006. Land currently reserved for the project allows for approximately 768 single-family homes and 322 coach homes ...
Michael Saunders & Company.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Licensed Real Estate Broker On Florida's Gulf Coast Exceptional People & Properties THOUSANDS OF HOMES--ONE ADDRESS--WWW.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM OLD WORLD BAY FRONT ESTATE. Reminiscent of the grand estates of the Mediterranean, this magnificent home ...
Jonathan--the interiors/the wallpaper store.(designer's notebook)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The largest selections of wallcoverings and fabrics in Southwest Florida. Interiors by Jonathan Kendall Slentz, Allied ASID, and associates ....
Cook's custom cabinetry.(designer's notebook)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Cook's designs cabinetry for every room in the home, reflecting each client's personal signature style. They strive to achieve the perfect blend of space and function. See this kitchen at the 2006 Boys ...
Freestyle Pools & Spas, LLC.(designer's notebook)
Jan 01, 2006 ... "Creating paradise one pool at a time!" From negative edges to intricate waterfalls, Freestyle Pools and Spas brings elegance to your backyard. Freestyle utilizes the latest technologies to build luxurious residential and commercial ...
Hanly and Associates Realty: selling Sarasota successfully since 1992.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Tom Hanly was the No. 1 RE/MAX agent in New Jersey before bringing his expertise and energy to Sarasota in 1992. Since then, Hanly and his wife, Pat, have built a very successful real estate business here, and can lay proud claim to being in the top 1 percent of all Florida realtors. ...
Mark P. Riley Luxury Real Estate Group, Inc.: a whole new approach to real estate investing.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Mark P. Riley Luxury Real Estate Group, Inc. specializes not only in real estate transactions but also in real estate business planning, investing and fee-based consulting. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We have a totally different business model," says founder and ...
The Lowther-Phillips Group at Morgan Keegan & Company: financial advice with a personal touch.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jim Lowther and Sarah Phillips say their clients are like family, and the feeling is clearly mutual. Longtime client Iris Bolwell says, "My husband and I have been with them for years because of their honesty, integrity and personal interest in us. I have a picture of Jim and Sarah right ...
Prime Financial Services: an independent approach to financial success.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... "Objective financial advice is essential," says Scott E. Aabel, regional vice president of Prime Financial Services, "which is why we offer a wide range of non-proprietary investment products to fit the needs of our clients. We meet with our clients, formulate a plan to address their goals ...
Regions Morgan Keegan Private Banking: introducing customized services for the sophisticated banking client.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Within the banking industry there is a growing trend toward providing high-quality customized services and more convenient banking options. With that in mind, Regions Bank and its investment division. Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., have joined forces to create Regions Morgan Keegan Private ...
Heather Weber of Smith Barney.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Executives and retired former executives of public and private companies seek out Heather Weber for financial advice because of her expertise in executive financial services. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I work to establish long-lasting client relationships by emphasizing ...
Wealth Spring Financial: strategic solutions. Sound advice.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2006 ... When it comes to maximizing assets, business owners (service and manufacturing) and professionals (physicians, attorneys, CPAs) now have a unique opportunity to save for retirement, potentially protect their assets from various liabilities, and utilize dormant assets to precipitate ...
UBS Financial Services Inc.: international strength, local presence.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... UBS is one of the world's leading wealth management businesses, a leading asset manager and a global investment banking and securities firm. The company has offices in 50 countries, and its employees number more than 70,000 worldwide.* [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wealth ...
Women's Financial Resources: taking the mystery out of financial investing.(WHO'S WHO IN WEALTH & FINANCE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Very few subjects in life cause as much stress as money and finances, especially for women. Women of retirement age frequently find themselves in control of their family's finances and in need of some sound advice and careful planning. "The main fear for women is outliving their money," ...
Hammer and Company: specific investment advice for 2006 and beyond.
Jan 01, 2006 ... We manage individual portfolios of marketable securities for both good times and not-so-good times. One year ago, when this article was last written, the Dow was at 10,004; today it stands at 10,296, up just 2.9 percent. With the exception of energy favorites and rare high-fliers such as ...
Building relationships.
Jan 01, 2006; ... i am proud to serve as 2005-2006 president of the Home Builders Association of Sarasota County. "Building Relationships" is the theme of my administration. It is my personal belief that without positive, cooperative relationships with those of like mind and interest, we deprive ourselves ...
Building a stronger community.
Jan 01, 2006; ... the recent natural catastrophes that devastated housing for Floridians and people around the world make us all reflect on the importance of a home. A home has far more significance than bricks and mortar, a fact that is well understood by members of the Home Builders Association of ...
Introducing the HBA Builder of the Year: John Olliver of Precision Custom Homes.
Jan 01, 2006; ... the Home Builders Association of Sarasota County has recognized John Olliver of Precision Custom Homes as Builder of the Year for an extreme makeover project he spearheaded, in which a Habitat for Humanity home was constructed in a remarkable five days. As head of Precision ...
A peek at the Parade: the annual Parade of Homes promises great style and innovation.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Good news for homebuyers trying to navigate the myriad choices involved in building a new residence or remodeling their existing one: The 2006 Parade of Homes is marching into town from Saturday, Feb. 25, to Sunday, March 12. This 12th annual Parade, a joint production of the ...
In the swing: tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers.
Jan 01, 2006; ... THE LINGO Confused by the strange-sounding language spoken by experienced players? Here's a quick lesson in "Golf-speak" to help you understand what your playing partners are talking about. Backspin: Reverse spin imparted to the ball to make it stop quickly on the green. ...