Derrick Carey's Podcast

Thursday December 10th I attended the open house of Ed Smith Redevelopment meeting at Ed Smith Stadium which is now the proud home of the Baltimore Orioles. It was a one on one event everyone who attended had the opportunity to speak with the different departments of the Ed Smith Stadium Redevelopment team. I spoke with Larry Arnold director of the community services in Sarasota county government to gain information on the event, and its attentions. You will also be hearing from Janet Marie Smith vice president of Planning and Development for the Baltimore Orioles. For more information on the redevelopments of Ed Smith Stadium you can log onto the county’s website at www.scgov.net or you can contact Jenny Yarabec at the county’s office jyarabek@scgov.net or you can call her at 941-861-5000

Tuesday December 2nd I had the Opportunity to speak with Jeff Steward, and Jenny Yarabec to speak with, and learn more about the Sarasota County Festival Steering Committee. Jeff Steward and Jenny Yarabec also gave insight on the meeting the Festival Committee had Monday November 30th, and here is what they had to say. Well for more information on the County’s Festival Steering Committee please feel free to log onto www.scgov.net. The county’s next meeting will take Tuesday December 15th at 1660 Ringling Blvd in the Think Tank which is located on the 3rd floor. The meetings are open to the public to come in and learn more about what in store for the Festival Steering Committee.

Tuesday December 1st I spoke Dan Crackiolee the music Director for First Baptist church downtown Sarasota. Dan informed me of Singing Christmas Tree Event, and The Christmas Dinner with for Homeless Tuesday December 15th. For more information about the Singing Christmas Tree Event or The Christmas for the homeless please feel free to log onto www.firstsarasota.org or you can their front office at 941-365-2846

Saturday November 28th I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Mitchell owner of the Parkland Art Gallery on South Pineapple to learn more about the First Friday Art which takes place downtown. I also had the opportunity to speak with David Heustess a local painter, and David Scrabie Mitchell a local Sculpture to learn more about their style of art work. Well I would like to close out with if you are in the downtown area visiting local art shops on December 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 it will be a wine and cheese night to remember with lots of beautiful art pieces.

Friday November 27th I had the Opportunity to speak with Mark Leetzow President of the Board at First Tee of Sarasota and Manatee. Mark afforded the opportunity to learn more about the First Tee Program, and information about the first Tree benefit they will be holding at Horse Feathers Friday December 4th. If you would like to learn more about the First Tee Program or learn more about the First Tree Benefit please feel free to log onto www.thefirstteesarasotamanatee.org

Sunday November 29th I had the opportunity to attend the World Aids Day Concert at St Lutheran Church. Before the event I spoke with Garry Breul the Artistic director, and Jimmy Cox the musical Director to Learn more about the World Aids Day Concert. I also spoke with Garry Breul to learn more about the Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project. You will also be hearing soundbites from Jorge Acosta actor from the Suncoast Aids Theatre Project.

Friday November 27th I had the opportunity to speak with Jeremiah Guccione President and Founder of the Heart Gallery of Sarasota. Jeremiah afforded me the opportunity to learn more about the Heart Gallery of Sarasota, and the Picture program he is trying to establish. To learn more about the Heart Gallery of Sarasota, and the Picture Program please log onto www.heartgallerysarasota.org

WED Novemeber 25th I had the opportunity to attend the 9th annual Sarasota Ministerial Association Celebration a full Complimentary Thanksgiving Luncheon Theater at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall The Theater event stared Sarasota county commissioners Joe barbetta as general washington, carolyn mason as president obama & jon thaxton as honest abe lincoln, plus sarasota city mayor clapp as captain of the mayflower standish, sheriff knight as first to step on plymouth rock, john alden and school superintendent lori white as priscilla who captain standish and john alden loved…plus Rev. Don Roberts, President Goodwill Industries, as Chief Squanto. The piece you will now be hearing is The reading of the proclamation Abe Lincoln gave on Thanksgiving Day to the Nation. The reading will be moderated by Goodwill Chaplin Tom Pfaff

Sunday November 22nd I attended the Free Fun Day to promote Reading at the Children’s Garden located at 10th way and Orange. I had the opportunity to speak with Kathy Holtquist co chair member of the Children’s reading Day committee. You will also be hearing sound bites from local children book authors such as Shari Medley, and Richard Mackey. Well if you would like to learn more about Children’s Garden feel free to log onto www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com. If you would like to learn more about Children’s Reading Day please feel free to log onto www.childrensreadingday.org

Friday Novemeber 20th I attended the Katharine Butler Art Gallery in Towels CT. I was given the opportunity to speak with Chris Folk the Director of the Katharine Butler Art Gallery. I also spoke with two of the featured artist From Memphis Martha Kelly, and from Rhode Island Charlie Barmonde Pottery Artist. Well if you would like to learn more about the Katharine Butler Art Gallery please log onto www.kbutlergallery.com. Well for more information or to view Art work by Charlie or Martha log onto www.marthakellyart.com or www.Barmondestudio.com.

Friday November 20th I attended the Towels ct artist association 1 annual open juried show at Clair Mitchell Gallery in Sarasota. The event featured 27 Individual Art Galleries, live music, drinks and food. You will know be listening to Donna Raymond Vic President of the Towels CT Art association, and chairmen of the featured event. Betty Stevens President of the Towels CT Art Association, and Victoria Cooley Owner of one of the 27 art Galleries in Towels CT. During the Awards ceremony Betty Stevens President of the Towels CT Art Association handed out the awards to Edward Holihen who took home the second place art prize, and Elizabeth Stevens who took home the first place art prize. If you’re an artist in the area, and you’re interested in learning more about the Towels CT Art Association you can log onto www.towlescourt.com, and if you would like to learn more about Victoria Cooley’s oil paintings can log onto www.bailycooley.com.

Saturday November 14th I attended the 5 annual Pancreatic Marathon at JD Hamel Park. The sponsors of the 2.5 mile walk from JD Hamel Park across the John Ringling Bridge and back are the Wellness Community Foundation of Sarasota, Half Acre, and MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. You will now be hearing sound bites from Nancy Flemings the founder of the pancreatic cancer awareness foundation, Dr. Cheryl Baker, Dr. Kris Stevens, Dr. Philip Arland. For more information about pancreatic cancer, and the study of pancreatic cancer log onto www.mdacco.com, and for more information on pancreatic cancer awareness foundation log onto www.pcaware.org.

Wednesday November 11th I attended the Veterans Day parade Downtown Sarasota and followed it to JD Hamel Park where the ceremony for the Veterans was held. You will now be listening to sound bites of State Senator Michael Bennett, and Philip Haland vice Mayor of Antwerp Belgium.

Wednesday November 11th I attended the Veterans Day parade Downtown Sarasota and followed it to JD Hamel Park where the ceremony for the Veterans was held. You will now be listening to sound bites of Col. Richards Bolstad of the U.S. Air Force. Col Richards speaks about his 7 years he was captive in Korea.

Wednesday November 11th I attended the Veterans Day parade Downtown Sarasota and followed it to JD Hamel Park where the ceremony for the Veterans was held. You will now be listening to sound bites of Mayor Richard Clapp who is given the City Proclamation, and it is accepted by Jen Fowler. Carol Mason gives the Sarasota County Proclamation, and being accepting by Pat McClan.

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