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Monday, October 25, 2021

Atlanta Braves World Series schedule

https://tomahawktake.com/2021/10/24/atlanta-braves-world-series-schedule/

by Alan Carpenter, October 25, 2021


Yes, the Atlanta Braves were the host team vs. the Dodgers, but that doesn’t matter for the World Series.

Still dealing with the euphoria:  our Atlanta Braves are going to the World Series!  They will face Troy Snitker and the Houston Astros starting on Tuesday, October 26th at Minute Maid Park.

Snitker — yes, the son of Braves manager Brian Snitker — is one of the hitting coaches for the Astros.  Somebody has already wondered aloud on twitter whether Brian’s wide is going to get one of those ‘split jerseys’ to pay allegiance to both.

But… about that game schedule:

TUESDAY OCT 26.  8pm EDT.  Braves at Astros; Minute Maid Park, Houston.

WEDNESDAY OCT 27.  8PM EDT.  Braves at Astros; Minute Maid Park, Houston.

Travel Day

FRIDAY OCT 29.  8PM EDT.  Astros at Braves; Truist Park, Atlanta.

SATURDAY OCT 30.  8PM EDT.  Astros at Braves; Truist Park, Atlanta.

The obligatory “if necessary” games:

SUNDAY OCT 31.  8PM EDT.  Astros at Braves; Truist Park, Atlanta.

Travel Day

MONDAY NOV 2.  8PM EDT.  Braves at Astros; Minute Maid Park, Houston.

TUESDAY NOV 3.  8PM EDT.  Braves at Astros; Minute Maid Park, Houston.

All games will be broadcast on the “Big Fox” network (yes… we’re done with Ron Darling for the year… thank heaven above).

After meeting the Astros in the post-season for what seemed every year in the 1990’s, it’s been quite a while since these clubs have even played at all… 2017 to be exact.

That year, of course, was the season of Houston’s tainted championship — though as it happens, most of the members of that club are no longer with the team:  only Altuve, Bregman, Correa, and Gurriel are still there.

But after some 700+ games between these teams, this will be their first matchup for the whole enchilada.  The World Series.

We will have much more to say about this event in the coming days, but I will go ahead and get this on the record now:  Braves take the series in 5 games…. 6 tops.  Lets git ‘r done.


Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate

REALTOR®, Lic. Broker #BK3284964




West Villages Realty LLC
19503 S West Villages Pkwy
Stes A2 (by Appt)
Venice, Florida 34293
Office: 941-460-3179


















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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

'It's nice to be kind'

 

Anita Riska, of Venice, leaves a note that says "It's good to be kind" at the Positivity Wall at Centennial Park in Venice.

https://www.yoursun.com/venice/its-nice-to-be-kind/article

By Scott Lawson Gondolier Editor Sept 23, 2020

VENICE — It didn’t take long for the Positivity Walls constructed at five Venice-area locations to start sprouting statements of unity, silliness and smiles.

On Tuesday, a day after the walls were installed in and around the city, Venice resident Anita Riska was inscribing a small note and tying it to the wood.

“It’s nice to be kind,” she said, noting that’s what her saying stated on a small piece of blue paper.

Among the other sayings by Day Two: Love; Kindness to All; Breathe — It will be ok; Appreciate the things you have; Joy & Positive Thoughts; Blue Lives Matter; Buckeyes National Champs; Be the change you want in others!; Never Give Up; Love Living in Paradise; Love your beaches, hug your family, smile big, life is good!; and Hug your dog today.

Residents and visitors glanced at the walls at Venice Beach Pavilion and at Centennial Park along Venice Avenue.

The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce teamed with area businesses and governments for the walls.

The walls went up at:

• Centennial Park, 200 E. Venice Ave., Venice

• Venice Beach Pavilion, 101 The Esplanade, Venice

• Sky Family YMCA, 701 Center Road, Venice

• Laurel Civic Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis

• Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library, 4141 Woodmere Park Boulevard, South Venice. 

“The chamber is asking the community at large to contribute to the community positivity walls,” the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce said in its news release. “Residents and visitors alike are invited to leave a positive message, a wish, or words of encouragement to share with the community. To participate, complimentary supplies can be found attached to each wall. Each wall will have a box of tags, markers and zip ties.”

The walls stay up until sometime in December until a second phase begins, involving the Venice Art Center.


Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate

REALTOR®, Lic. Broker #BK3284964



West Villages Realty LLC
19503 S West Villages Pkwy
Stes A2 (by Appt)
Venice, Florida 34293
Office: 941-460-3179










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Thursday, February 6, 2020

'Yard Sale - A musical about junk'

https://www.yoursun.com/venice/

By Laurie Cotton Venice Theatre Feb 5, 2020
'Yard Sale - A musical about junk'

Karissa (Thayer Greenberg in denim shirt) has to deal with too many questions, fights, an ex-boyfriend, and his new girlfriend, and a bidding war at her "Hug-uge" yard sale. Pictured L-R:  Jack Kaiser as Dwight, Brittany Roa as Crystal, Thayer Greenberg as Karissa, Lisa Taylor as Jann, Laurie Colton as Jean and Thomas Rhoor as Joe.

Venice Theatre’s Stage 2 Series is delighted to present the area premiere of “Yard Sale: A Musical About Junk” by Molly Bass and Jeff Hartman.

“Yard Sale” is a story about a yard sale, a mermaid and the lives of the people around the sale, both sellers and buyers. Karissa (played by Thayer Greenberg returning to Venice Theatre after a 10-year hiatus) is getting rid of some excess baggage — including the “junk” left behind by her ex-boyfriend, Dwight (Jack Kaiser). Things get complicated when he shows up to the sale with his new girlfriend, Crystal, played by Brittany Roa. A trio of veteran pickers (Thomas Rhoor, Lisa Taylor and Laurie Colton) add to the fun.

Murray Chase, Venice Theatre’s producing executive director, discovered the quirky, offbeat musical at a recent American Association of Community Theatre festival. He was enamored enough with the story and music to add it to Venice Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Season. He wasn’t as excited with the title — Junk — and asked the creators to add “Yard Sale” to the name, believing it would help with sales. His request seems to have worked. At the time of this writing, 90% of the tickets are sold. Most available seats are for later in the month-long run. Even without the words “yard sale,” the original 2015 production at Hickory Theatre in North Carolina premiered with a sold-out run.

According to Molly Bass in the online article Crafting Junk, “The spark for ‘Junk’ came from a passage in the book, ‘The Mermaid Chair,’ by Sue Monk Kidd ... She describes a painting of a mermaid diving to the bottom of the ocean with different objects streaming off of her — a spatula, refrigerator magnets, apple peels, etc. So my mind jumped to — ’what if a mermaid had a yard sale?’ That description also led me to think about cleansing, baptism, renewal. Then ‘Karissa,’ the main character of ‘Junk,’ was born.”
Bass and her co-creator Jeff Hartman will be in Venice to see their show in its first production by another theatre.

Amanda Heisey, seen on stage at Venice Theatre in roles such as Maggie in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and Magenta in “The Rocky Horror Show,” takes a seat in the director’s chair to helm a cast featuring Greenberg in the lead role. Lisa Taylor, Jack Kaiser, Kenneth Glesge, Brittany Roa, Laurie Colton, Thomas Rhoor and Sabiné Timol round out the rest of the ensemble.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Adult tickets are $34, student tickets are $15 to $20, with all prices subject to change. Seating in The Pinkerton Theatre is general admission.


'Yard Sale: A Musical About Junk'
When: Through March 8
Where: The Pinkerton Theatre at the Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave., Venice
Information: 941-488-1115 or www.venicetheatre.org

Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate



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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Braves on Miami: Mardi Gras Style, February 8


https://www.visitvenicefl.org/braves-on-miami-mardi-gras-style
January 23, 2020


Dust off your baseball caps and join the block party on Miami Avenue in downtown Venice on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 5 to 10 p.m. to kick off the beginning of spring training in Mardi Gras style. Hosted by Venice MainStreet in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Organization, the evening will be filled with fun activities for the whole family.

Kids activities include inflatable corn hole and face painting, plus food and drink trucks, Mardi Gras merchandise, plus much more add to the excitement of the event. Braves player, Andruw Jones will be in attendance for a meet and greet. The Grammy award winning Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans institution, will transport attendees to the streets of the French Quarter, with its combination of traditional instrumentation with funk, hip-hop, soul, and other modern elements. The band’s high energy will be sure to have everyone dancing in the streets.

Michael Dunn, Vice President of Florida Operations for the Atlanta Braves, shared, “We are thrilled to be invited by Venice MainStreet to help celebrate the start of Atlanta Braves Spring Training. Atlanta Brave legend Andruw Jones and others will be on hand to help kick off the season!”

Proceeds from this event go to two local nonprofit organizations: Venice Challenger Baseball and Venice MainStreet. Admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free. Parking is within comfortable walking distance. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event. For more information, go to visitvenicefl.org or contact Venice MainStreet at 941-484-6722.


Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate








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Monday, January 20, 2020

Amazon fulfillment center set for Venice

https://www.yoursun.com/venice/amazon-fulfillment-center-set-for-venice


  • By Scott Lawson and Bob Mudge Venice Gondolier, Jan 17, 2020


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    VENICE — One of the largest internet companies and the second-largest private employer in the United States is staking some ground just outside Venice city limits.

    Ground is being cleared for a 120,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center along Commerce Drive near Interstate 75 and Jacaranda Boulevard.

    The company started seeking permits in November 2019 through Sarasota County. Thus far, Amazon has spent $97,264 in administrative permit fees alone.

    “I am thrilled to hear Amazon has invested in our community,” Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran said. “Stable employment, strong wages, and career opportunities have been a priority of my tenure on the Commission. I look forward to seeing this significant opportunity advance.”

    While it has quietly moved through the county process, most of its reviews have been OK’d or are pending, according to the permit details posted online at the Sarasota County government website.

    The stated construction value of the project is $16 million with most of the construction work set up by Ryan Companies of Tampa and architecture by Baker Barrios Architects of Orlando.
    Messages left with Ryan Companies were not returned.


    Venice Mayor Ron Feinsod said he’d just learned about the Amazon project. Although the warehouse will be 120,000 square feet, he said it’s his understanding that it’s not very large by the company’s standards.

    The impact it will have on city infrastructure is unknown now, he said.

    But it is a positive situation.

    “It’s a good opportunity to create jobs in the area.”

    It’s also his understanding, he said, that Amazon’s pay scale is well above minimum wage.

    The state minimum increased to $8.56 an hour on Jan. 1. Amazon starting wage is $15 per hour.

    Venice City Manager Ed Lavallee echoed Feinsod’s comments about jobs, adding that the whole Jacaranda Boulevard corridor is “ripe for development.”

    The arrival of a cornerstone business such as Amazon will have a ripple effect in that regard, he said.

    He said he’s also interested to hear the perspective of Amazon, a “forward-thinking” company on affordable housing, which had been a topic at Friday morning’s Convocation of Governments.

    “Sarasota County welcomes the exciting news regarding Amazon’s plans to build a distribution center in the community,” Sarasota County Governmental Relations Director Rob Lewis said. “The county stands ready to assist in this project. ... Building a robust economy and its related business and employment opportunities is an essential element in solidifying sustained economic stability.”

    Sarasota County Economic Development interim Director Dave Bullock is excited about the development.

    “What a great idea,” he said. “New jobs, a new facility; better services to our residents who use those services ... I think it’s great.”

    Just The Facts

    According to a Sarasota County building permit, the Amazon Distribution Center will be 120,000 square feet and cost approximately $16 million to build. It was first filed Nov. 12, 2019 and remains as "review in progress." The first permit's expiration date is May 10, 2020.

    Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate




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    Thursday, January 16, 2020

    1st Annual HotStove Beach Style Concert

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    Join us for our first annual Hot Stove Beach Style! Players are warming up and so are we. A day packed full of fun.

    An intimate question and answer session with Atlanta Braves staff and personnel will address the state of the team and what fans can expect to start the day at 11am.

    Gates open at 2pm
    Music Starts at 3pm

    Followed by a beach-themed concert beginning at 4:30pm on the front plaza lawn featuring performances by:

    The Tams
    Band of Oz
    California Toe Jam

    Food and Beverage will be for purchase at the event. No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the event
    FREE Parking

    General Admission $15- lawn seating- towels and beach chairs are encouraged.

    VIP $75. Stage Front Seating, exclusive access to the full-service cash Tomahawk Tiki Bar, exclusive restrooms, snacks

    Hot Stove Q&A-11am- 1pm
    A limited number of seats are available for an exclusive Q&A session with Braves executives and team personnel. Includes light lunch, beer and wine. Tickets- $100.

    Act 1: 4:30pm—California Toe Jam
    Act 2: 6:00pm—Band of Oz
    Act 3: 7:30pm—The Tams

    Concert Tickets:

    For Tickets Visit:

    General Admission Plaza/VIP Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/BravesSpringTraining/EN/link/promotion/home/affe2bdde7e88e67123fc3a785fc890ddc9a3c1c

    Hot Stove Q&A: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/BravesSpringTraining/EN/link/promotion/home/4210be14d860e5adcb87f4897fe1aed1850ba72f

    Or  call 941-413-5000



    Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate



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