Jessica Barzell has joined SKY Sotheby’s International Realty. Born in Montreal and raised in Sarasota, Barzell gained her real estate experience as an assistant with a local company before becoming an agent. Prior to entering the real estate field, she was a salesperson with Neiman Marcus in Tampa. The company is located at 1237 N. Gulfstream Ave., Sarasota. Call 941-366-9777 for information.
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Wisteria Park, Neal Communities, has appointed Betsy Schutz, former sales associate at Woodlands Park, to focus on sales for the Blue Ridge collection homes. Betsy has been with Neal Communities for three years.
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Sheri Douglas, who has been with Neal Communities for two years, will sell the Chesapeake collection. Sheri previously sold at Woodlands Park and Presido in The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch.
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Michael Saunders & Company welcomed Sue Townsend to the Plantation office as a new associate. She brings over 14 years of real estate experience to the company through her combined experience in New York and Florida.
 Konstanza Beverly, regional sales performance advisor with RBC Centura, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Manatee County. Beverly has served as a classroom volunteer at Rowlett Magnet School. Bonnie Mathers, HR director with Bright House Networks, and JA chairwoman of the board.
Kay Goodman and Teri Franco have opened a new business,
SereniTea Tea Parties in Venice
and Sarasota. SereniTea brings the
charm of an afternoon tea directly
into your home or party location.
Teri and Kay bring everything
necessary for a successful and
memorable tea party.
They provide
everything needed to prepare and
serve the food, including china,
silverware, stemware, linens and
fresh flower table decor. All the
hostess has to do is to invite the
guests and enjoy the pleasures of
visiting over beautiful tea settings
and a bountiful table.
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SereniTea Tea Parties menus
are planned to reflect a season,
holiday, or special occasion. All
include three types of tea sandwiches,
scones with lemon curd
or Devonshire cream and a variety
of desserts and sweets.
Also, for a special tea party
memory, Kay and Teri will take
digital photographs for a keepsake
album for the hostess. They also
give lectures on the history and
types of tea at their parties. Call
941-493-1319.
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A local young professional, along with her mother and mother-inlaw have announced the opening of their Sarasota business, Busy B Concierge. The business was conceived as a collaborative effort for the three women to pool their 40- plus combined years of experience living and working in Sarasota.
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Brooke Cherry, Betty Leepart, and Barbara Cherry have used the Small Business Development Center and SCORE counselors as resources to begin the business. The three “B’s” of Busy B Concierge bring to Sarasota residents a valuable commodity: time. For an hourly fee, they will pick up groceries, drop off prescriptions, check your home while you’re away, research service companies and get quotes, or send thank you notes. 941-954-4606.
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Dr. Margaret Goreshnik has opened an Academy that offers not only basic private music lessons on all instruments, but will also include etiquette, dance, music theater, preschool groups, music therapy, expectant mother music classes, yoga, modeling, and more, under one roof in Sarasota. The main goal of the Academy is to provide students with complete social skills. Dr. Goreshnik came to the U.S. 15 years ago from Russia. The Academy had a grand opening for the public on October 8. They are located at 7348 N. Tamiami Tr. 358-8511.
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The Antique Closet opened at 1912 Adams Lane, in September. It features fine antiques and artwork from around the world. Owned and operated by Brenda Mertz, the gallery will feature a new artist every month during the Towles Court Third Friday Art Walk from 6-10 pm. Space for new artists is available. Call 941-955-6666.
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Marilyn Slocum has purchased Giclee Ink, inc. from Digital Blueprints & Color Graphics. Giclee Ink is an art studio producing original fine art from paintings and photography using the latest in digital technology. Slocum, a graduate of Ringling School of Art & Design has 20 years experience in graphic design and production. Prior to entering private business, she spent 14 years with Longboat Key Club as director of graphic design providing in-house design. Call 365-4803.
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The Sharp Stevens Gallery, featuring metal sculpture, paintings, pottery and jewelry, is open in Towles Court. Owned and operated by Ed Sharp and Bette Stevens, the gallery shows Sharp’s metal sculptures and works from Marge Bennett and Debbie Dannheisser, two Sarasota-based painters. Located at 1945 Morrill St., the gallery will stay open during the
Third Friday Art Walk in Towles Court. Stevens, an accomplished weaver, has operated galleries in Towles Court since 2003, and previously co-owned the Stevens & Conron Gallery in Lenox, Massachusetts, which she managed for 10 years.
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“Take It To The Top” on WTMY 1280 AM offers life, health and business coaching to Sarasota. The show is hosted by Jill Greber, Certified Performance Coach, with 20 years of business management and manufacturing behind her, and Dr. Christina Winsey-Rudd, a life, health and stress-management coach, Holistic Chiropractic Physician and mind-body expert. Their company, Dynamic GoldMind Strategies, Inc. (DGMS) can assist people and businesses on the air. The show airs every Tuesday, 10-11 am on WTMY 1280 AM.
 Celia Szelwach, President & Founder of Creative Collaborations Consulting, has completed all but her dissertation (ABD) requirements for her doctorate in business administration from Argosy University. Szelwach will focus her dissertation research on developing a new leadership model based on female styles of leadership. Szelwach, a nationally recognized speaker and business columnist, specializes in organizational development, change management, leadership coaching, and multicultural business development consulting.
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A book of poetry, Markers, by Manatee Community College (MCC) Professor Suzanne Keyworth was published by Mayapple Press of Bay City, Michigan. Keyworth took a oneyear sabbatical to research and write poems in the voices of her deceased ancestors. The poems trace the history of her extended family from the 17th century to the present. A sixth-generation Floridian, Keyworth has taught English and literature at MCC for 17 years.
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Linda Lemon-Steiner, RN, MPH,
LHRM, CHCQM-CM, has been
named as the new Chief Operating
Officer at Doctors Hospital of
Sarasota. She first joined the hospital
in 2001 as its Chief Nursing
Officer and supervised the Division
of Nursing, professional development,
performance improvement,
and the Pharmacy Department.
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She was also responsible for the
division’s employee retention programs, nursing externships, and staff competency and skills building activities. Prior to joining Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Linda held a number of hospital positions, including CNO, Director of Performance Improvement, COO/CNO, and Director of Quality.
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Patricia Rhodes has joined First State Bank as Vice President/ Branch Coordinator and Trainer. She brings 10 years of Florida banking experience to her position. Rhodes, who will be based out of First State’s Gateway office, served most recently as Vice President and Operations Consultant for Wachovia Bank. She previously held management positions at SouthTrust Bank.
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On October 2 Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota installed Rev. Dr. Mona West as their new pastor. Rev. West succeeds Rev. Nancy Wilson who has been recently elected as Moderator of the worldwide MCC denomination.
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Originally Rev. West was ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination in 1987 and transferred her credentials to Metropolitan Community Church in 1992. She holds the M. Div. and Ph. D. (Old Testament/Hebrew Bible) degrees from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. Church of the Trinity MCC is at 7225 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd.
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Trisha Perkins has the new title and responsibilities of food and beverage manager at The Park Grille & Café Restaurant at University Park Country Club. Her position will include managing all aspects of the restaurant and dining service, as well as planning and executing special events. University Park Country Club is located at 7671 The Park Boulevard, Sarasota.
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The Florida Center for Child and Family Development has promoted Kathryn Shea, LCSW Executive Vice President, to Chief Operating Officer. Her responsibilities include clinical and administrative oversight of all programs and services.
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Liz Grasso has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to Chief Administrative Officer. She directs, plans, and supervises all administrative operations including human resources, billing and intake, purchasing, facilities and information technology.
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Lucy Nicandri has been promoted from Director of Marketing and Special Events to Vice President of Marketing and Special Events. She manages all marketing, communications, public relations and special event fundraising activities for The Florida Center.
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Kimberly Blend, MS ARNP-C, has joined the staff of Integrated Healing Arts as the head of the facility’s Personal Growth and Development department. She has a clinical background in cardiac nursing, neuromedicine, psychiatric nursing, and administration. Her practice is located at Integrated Healing Arts, 4216 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton.
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Carolyn J. Mason has been appointed manager for homeowner’s development and education for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota. Mason is chair of the Newtown Front Porch Council, chair of the Neighborhood Grants Initiative Program Advisory committee and member of the Southwest Florida Health Planning Council.
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Laurie Colton has been appointed manager of volunteer operations for Habitat. Most recently she was coordinator for special events for the Florida Suncoast Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The organization may be reached at 365-0700.
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