Nominations are now open for SRQ Magazine’s 6th Annual Women in Business Competition, recognizing extraordinary women who have made meaningful contributions to the Sarasota and Bradenton communities through their business, non-profit and philanthropic endeavors. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today! Once nominated, individuals will be invited to submit a formal application which will be juried by a panel of outside judges.

The finalists and winners of the 2019 Leadership Circle will be announced at the Hear Me Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon  on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota where we recognize past Women in Business Leadership Circle Classes as well as the new inductees. All nominees, finalists and winners will be recognized in a special Women in Business awards supplement in the May 2019 issue of SRQ Magazine.

The SRQ Women in Business Initiative is a year-round engagement program creating highly dynamic personal networking through the science and art of mentorship. There are several programs that stem from this initiative.  The SkillSHARE program focuses on mentorship at the speed of life, facilitating connections for local women to get answers about professional and personal development questions with three mentorship summits each year. Currently in its third year, SMARTgirl catalyzes youth leadership and development by engaging middle school girls on the Gulf Coast. Thank you to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, New Balance of Sarasota and The Hyatt Regency, Sarasota for coming on board to support the SMARTgirl program. Thank you also to Seaside Bank for their sponsorship of the Women in Business Initiative throughout the year.

To nominate a deserving local woman for her leadership and positive influence in the community, click here. 

Nominations are open through Friday, January 25, 2019; midnight.

Best of luck and Roar On ladies!

The holidays bring with them cheer, warmth and togetherness. It seems that everyone’s hearts from “three sizes” this time of year, and this is perfectly captured in the interest our readers show in our annual December Philanthropy Edition. Get to know more about the nonprofit organizations that you probably already appreciate here on the Gulf Coast, and the wonderful people behind their good causes. We hope that sharing this heart-warming edition will add a little zip of extra brightness to your holiday season. Happy holidays SRQ family! #LOVELOCAL

FEATURES:

• Girl Boss: Even in the year 2018, the world of Wall Street CEOs remains a male-dominated field. But the philanthropy world has welcomed female CEOs for a long time, and, over the last decade, the nonprofit sector on the Gulf Coast became dominated by women. Female presidents lead Community Foundations and Education Foundations for Manatee and Sarasota counties. Private and family foundations from Selby to Patterson to Barancik chose to put women leaders at the helm, in some cases since formation.

SRQIST- Local Heart & Soul Stories About the People, Places and Experiences that Define Our Hometown

• Unforgoatable: Goat yoga at Pineapple Yoga Studio has us stretching and smiling all the way through.
• Strings Attached: Natalie Kondos believes in the healing power of music.
• A Home for Seabirds: Save our Seabirds organization talks the need for long-term aviary.
• Drawing on Hope: Matthew Haines wants to make a difference turning philanthropy to art.
• Critter Crazy: Cat Depot’s new leader Jackie Ott Jaakola is no stranger to making life better for animals.
• At the Root: Holistic healing starts from the head down at Caring Hair Foundation.
• Fostering Success: Freedom Fellows Foundation is on a mission to help the uncertain find their way
• A Community Cure: In the midst of an opioid crisis, Dr. Joe Smyser wants to help Sarasota help itself.

CULTURE CITY- Arts + Culture, Performing and Visual Arts, Portfolio, In Studio, Artsheet

• The Fiddler Speakers: Famed violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman opens up on the state of the arts.
• The Physics of Being: Natalie Lerner rediscovers the joy of drawing.
• Beyond Books: The local public library system has evolved into happening hotspots for communities.

CARGO- The Goods, Design Dossier, Retail Therapy, Antique Story, Nest, Books

• Holiday Gift Guide: Let us take the legwork out of gift-giving with a round up of specially sourced gear of the year.
• Artful Tides: Meet the outstanding local artists coming to newly-branded Sarasota Art + Handmade Art Show.

FORAGE- At the Table, Foodarama, Restaurants, Foodie Life

• The Spirit of Aloha: Tyler Fushikoshi brings the Hawaiian spirit to Sarasota with Fushipoke.
• The Cheesemongers’ New Digs: Cheese still reigns supreme at Artisan Cheese Company’s loftier space.
• Toasty Booze: Imbibe and get heated up with these wintery libations from local mixologists.

RECONNOITER- Case Study, Agenda

• Boomtime Charity: What does the strong economy and new tax code mean for philanthropy?

PARTING SHOT

• Plastic Peril: The latest exhibition at Ringling College of Art + Design puts microplastics under the artist’s microscope.

Get in on all the goodness and pick up a copy of this month’s edition today!

-The SRQ team

Click Here to access the pages of the DECEMBER 2018 SRQ digital edition.

An eclectic collection of architect and design stories grace this month’s annual edition dedicated to all things house and home. Design trends turn the corner this fall with insight from domicile builders including Nutter Custom Construction, Murray Homes and Yoder Homes. We also dive into trends for tiny spaces—including how to “Get the Look” with treasures from local boutiques. Read on and enjoy! #LOVELOCAL

FEATURES:

• Living Small: Scale down to size with snug staycations in tiny homes, intimate gatherings in backyard sheds, remodeled shipping containers as unconventional work studios and full-service mobile mini-bars. These compact structures remind us to live simply and find cozy splendor in boutique-style spaces.
• Rudolph Lives On: Paul Rudolph would be walking the earth at 100 this year—Sarasota Architectural Foundation commemorates the maverick of mid-century modern by giving some TLC to his iconic Cocoon House design on Hudson Bayou.
• Prairie Retreat: The Goodmans left idyllic farmland and their rustic mountain home to migrate to the Gulf for a coastal lifestyle in a custom-built modern abode. There was only one architect for the job.

SRQIST- Local Heart & Soul Stories About the People, Places and Experiences that Define Our Hometown

• A Modern Movement: [STRANG], a stylish architect firm brings fresh eyes to Sarasota, having recently moved into the new Rosemary BOTA Center.
• Social Sales Team: Dealers United discuss innovating car sales in a social media world.
• A Stronger Mission: Finish Line’s Julie Henry explains how nonprofits can evolve and become stronger.
• What’s Up Doc?: Amongst the hustle and bustle of academic administration, Dr. Larry Thompson’s finds his own roadmap for Ringling College.

CULTURE CITY- Arts + Culture, Performing and Visual Arts, Portfolio, In Studio, Artsheet

• The Jaeger Maestro:  Local artist Tim Jaeger takes the helm of Sarasota’s newest gallery—GAZE Modern.
• Audio Empire:  Brazilian conductor Alexandra Arrieche makes her Sarasota Ochestra debut.
• 700 Shades of Grey: From its origins in ancient China to its arrival at ArtCenter Manatee this month, the traditional art of Sumi-e painting remains as demanding as it is delicate.
• Dual Roles: From SARTQ to the Sarasota Museum of Art, Rae Ramos has his hands full with the local arts scene.

CARGO- The Goods, Design Dossier, Retail Therapy, Antique Story, Nest, Books

• Rug Revival: Go for a magic carpet ride on any one of these exotically sourced area rugs.
• Purest Intentions: Purify: An Urban Sweat Lodge brings a hot new hobby from LAX to SRQ.
• Riding Dirty: Buckle up—a rare Cord 812 Phaeton convertible from the 30’s demands your attention.
• Solar Light: An increasing number of high-end products allow you to light up your domicile using solar power cells to brighten the lanai through the evening.

FORAGE- At the Table, Foodarama, Restaurants, Foodie Life

• Culinary Improv: Eatery 84 combines technical prowess with a commitment to fun—and the result is a recipe for joy.
• Pass the Sriracha: Drizzle red and spice up your feed with some Sriracha sauce, three ways.
• Love Local Beertail: Check out SRQ’s 20th Anniversary specially-made cocktail with Louies Modern

RECONNOITER- Case Study, Agenda

• Red, Red Tide: Harmful algae blooms went to Southwest Florida’s head this year, impairing business and politics.

PARTING SHOT

• Voyage to Paradise: A preview of the Paul Gauguin exhibit come to Selby Gardens.

Get in on all the goodness and pick up a copy of this month’s edition today!

-The SRQ team

Click Here  to access the pages of the NOVEMBER 2018 SRQ digital edition.