DIRECTORY

Angsten, Dr. Joelle
TideWell Hospice
5955 Rand Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34238
941-552-7500/jangsten@tidewell.com
tidewell.org

Atwell, Suzanne
Sarasota City Commissioner
941-954-4115/Cell: 941-587-4976
atwells@aol.com

Bald, Kimberly A.
Attorney
Harllee & Bald, P. A.
941-744-5537/KAB@harlleebald.com
harlleebald.com

Barie, Tommye E., CPA
CPA Associates
Director of Audit and Assurance Services
941-747-4483/941-747-6035
tbarie@cpa-associates.com
cpa-associates.com

Barksdale, Marjory
New Gate School
Lead Primary Teacher
5237 Ashton Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-922-4949
newgate.edu

Bevers, Joanne M., CNM, MSN
OB/GYN Women’s Centre
8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Ste. 240
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-907-3008/obgynwomenscenter.com
Physicians: Jorge E. Alvarez M.D., FACOG
Jennifer R. McCullen M.D., FACOG

Bianchi Pingel, Michelle
Managing Director
The Players Theatre
838 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-2494/info@theplayers.org
theplayers.org

Bogart, Megan M., M.D.
Milam Bogart Dermatology
7400 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-364-8220
milambogartderm.com

Bolletti, Rebecca S.
Vice President-Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Two North Tamiami Trail, 11th Floor
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-364-7406
rebecca.s.bolletti@smithbarney.com
http://fa.smithbarney.com/bolletti

Broughton, Marjorie
President
Rock Solid Construction Group, Inc. (CBC#1255015)
766 S. Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-1021/Cell: 941-928-2213
mbroughton@rscgi.com

Brouse, Yvette, M., CNM
OB/GYN Women’s Centre
8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Ste. 240
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-907-3008/obgynwomenscenter.com
Physicians: Jorge E. Alvarez M.D., FACOG
Jennifer R. McCullen M.D., FACOG

Burstein, Cheryl
Community Volunteer
439 Bird Key Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-6018/casb@comcast.net

Callahan, Elizabeth S., M.D.
SkinSmart Dermatology
Board Certified Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellowship trained MOHS skin cancer Surgeon
7978 Cooper Creek Blvd. Ste. 204
University Park, FL 34201
941-308-7546
sarasotadermatologist.com

Carter, Jaymie
941-920-4573/Jaymie@lareservacostarica.com

Carusone, Vanessa
City of North Port, Commission Chair
941-822-9725/vcarusone@cityofnorthport.com

Chauvet, Anne E., DVM
DACVIM - Neurology
Veterinary Neuro Services LLC
Pet Rehab & Performance Center LLC
3900 Clark Road, M-4
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-929-1818/Cell:941-400-7177
petneuro.com

Clark, Heather
U.S. Trust, Bank of America
Private Wealth Management
Vice President, Private Client Manager
1605 Main Street, Suite 800
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-952-2833/Cell: 941-928-8891
heather.clark@ustrust.com
ustrust.com

Conlan, Florence
Producer
Ludwig-Walpole Company
P.O. Box 850
Sarasota, FL 34230
941-487-1252/fconlan@ludwig-walpole.com

Cox, Kristine W.
Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A.
1605 Main Street, Suite 1010
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-4450/kcox@bobbittpittenger.com
bobbittpittenger.com

Crabtree, Michelle
Realtor
Michael Saunders & Co.
941-724-HOME (4663)
Sales@CrabtreeHomes.com
CrabtreeHomes.com

Crawford, Estelle
President
Pines of Sarasota Foundation
1501 N Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-955-6293/ecrawford@pinesofsarasota.org
pinesofsarasota.org

Cuppy, Judy
President/Owner
Senior Home Companions, Inc.
“For Seniors by Active Seniors”
941-924-0494/JCuppy@comcast.net
seniorhomecompanions.com

Curley, Rochelle Taylor
Circuit Judge
Sarasota County
941-861-7970

Dignam, Annette
Corporate Secretary
Key Agency Inc.
5206 The Pointe
Englewood, FL 34223
941-474-9511/tdignam2@comcast.net

Douglas, Debra H.
Executive Vice President
FCCI
6300 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-907-7898/ddouglas@fcci-group.com

Dugan, Donna
Investment Representative
GunnAllen Financial
1800 2nd Street, Suite 720
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-0012, Ext. 229
donna.dugan@gunnallen.com/gunallen.com

Dumbaugh, Barbara Carrick
Michael Saunders on St. Armands
Realtor, C.S.P.
941-350-3743/barbara@newhomeadvice.com

Duncan, Darcie
Broker-Owner
Duncan Real Estate, Inc
CRS, GRI
941-779-0304/darcie@teamduncan.com
teamduncan.com

Fisher, Sharron
Details...Details...Inc.
Photo Styling Services
1712 Worrington Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-650-9333/sharronfisher@comcast.net
floridafoodstylist.com

Ford, Cindy Hill, Esq.
Ford Bradley, P.A.
1517 State Street, Ste. 202
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-955-0222/cford@fordbradley.com

Forristall, Mary
President
Forristall Enterprises, Inc.
Demolition Complete & Selective,
Concrete Cutting, Core Drilling
941-729-8150/mary@forristall.com

Garlington, Anne R.
Wealth Advisor
Comerica Wealth Management
1830 S. Osprey Ave, Suite 102
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-951-7359/Cell: 941-350-9362
argarlington@comerica.com

Gomez, Angie
GE Enterprise Solutions-Security
Global Account Manager, Americas
Tampa Bay Hispanic Forum Hub Leader
941-309-8609/Cell: 941-932-2462
angelita.gomez@ge.com
gesecurity.com

Grondahl, Jennifer
President
Maestro Events
941-807-0734/jmg@eventsbymaestro.com
eventsbymaestro.com

Hansen, Teri A
President/CEO
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice
601 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-4600
gulfcoastcf.org

Harrington, Lane, ARNP, MN
Chief Nursing Officer
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-782-2107

Hazeltine, Michelle
Vice President
Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc.
P.O. Box 236
Venice, FL 34284
941-485-1272
mhazeltine@hazeltinenurseries.com
hazeltinenurseries.com
 
Hillier, Sharlene
The Argus Foundation
Development Director
941-365-4886/Cell: 941-504-1808
shill9448@aol.com

Hilton, Malaka
CEO
Admiral Travel International, Inc
Offices in Downtown Sarasota, and MGA Commerce Park in Lakewood Ranch
941-951-1801/malaka@authentescapes.com
admiraltravel.com/authentescapes.com
Facebook: Admiral Travel Gallery

Hines, Susan H., J.D.
Vice President, Wealth Strategist
Northern Trust, N.A.
901 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 100
Venice, FL 34285
941-484-0446/Direct: 941-486-4801
Toll-Free: 1-800-225-3660
shh2@ntrs.com

Hixon, Margaret
President
CD Central
941-925-2121
Margaret@mycdcentral.com

Honey, Martha A.
Managing Director
Harris Private Bank
1800 Second Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-363-2222
harrisprivatebank.com

Jimenez, Melba, P.A.
Broker-Associate
ABR, CFS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI
1801 Main St.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-951-6660
melbajimenez@michaelsaunders.com
melbajimenez.michaelsaunders.com

Johnson, Patt
GE Enterprise Solutions-Security
Americas Customer Operations Leader
Central Florida Women’s Network Leader
941-739-4246/Cell: 941-704-0141
patt.johnson@ge.com
gesecurity.com

Juron, Leslie A.
Managing Director - Investments
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC
7100 Beneva Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34238
941-922-4400/Toll Free: 800-233-2145

Kenealy, Mary
Mary Kenealy Events
Wedding and Event Coordinator
941-374-6026/mary@marykenealyevents.com
marykenealyevents.com

Kobritz, Nicci, RN; NP
President
Youthful Aging Home Health
7220 Beneva Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34238
941-925-9532/Cell: 941-685-9532
nkobritz@youthfulaging.net
youthfulaging.net

Laird, Malinda, CIC
Executive Vice President
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
1819 Main St., Ste 510
Sarasota, FL 34236-5936
941-893-2220/mlaird@bbsarasota.com
bbsarasota.com

Lister, Shelley R.
Abitar Contract Furnishings
President
184 Tall Trees Court
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-955-5940/slister@abitarfurnishings.com

Lowery, Peg
Executive Director
State College of Florida Foundation, Inc.
941-752-5390/941-408-1418
loweryp@scf.edu
scffoundation.net

Lowman, Dr. Margaret “Canopy Meg”
Professor of Biology and
Environmental Studies
Director of Environmental Initiatives
New College of Florida
941-487-4370/lowman@ncf.edu

Lowman, Rita J.
Market President/CAO
American Momentum Bank
One Urban Centre, Suite 200
4830 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
813-549-4710
rlowman@americanmomentumbank.com
americanmomentumbank.com

Mahler, Joy
Chief Executive Officer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast:
Serving families in Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, Highlands, Hardee and West Charlotte Counties
941-488-4009/jmahler@bbbssun.org

Malloy, Chris, RN, MS, MSN
Chief Nursing Officer
Manatee Memorial Hospital

Mancuso, Lynette R.
Founding Partner; Attorney and Mediator
Burgess, Harrell, Mancuso, Olson & Colton, P.A.
1776 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-3700/LMancuso@burgessharrell.com

Massaro-Fain, Angela
President
Grapevine Communications Int’l., Inc.
Advertising - Marketing - Public Relations
941-351-0024/Cell: 941-730-7900
amassarofain@grapeinc.com

McGillicuddy, Graci
Child Protection Center
c/o Josephine Eisenberg
1750 17th Street, Bldg. L
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-365-1277, Ext. 103
mcgillicuddyg@gmail.com

McGuinness, Robin
Chief Nursing Officer
Venice Regional Medical Center
941-483-7862/robin.mcguinness@hma.com

Milam, Cathy P., M.D.
Milam Bogart Dermatology
7400 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-364-8220
milambogartderm.com

Miller, Alex
CEO
Mercedes Medical
941-355-3333, Ext. 228
Amiller@MercedesMedical.com
MercedesMedical.com

Mixon, Dr. Janet
Mixon Fruit Farms
Co-Owner with husband Dean Mixon
941-748-5829, Ext. 258/JanetM@Mixon.com
mixon.com or mixonevents.com

Murphy, Laura
The Out-Of-Door Academy
941-554-3404/lmurphy@oda.edu

Najmy, Barbara, P.A.
Realtor
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Michael Saunders & Company
941-705-1158
BarbaraNajmy@michaelsaunders.com

Neagles, Carol
Director
North Port Art Center
5950 Sam Shapos Way
North Port, FL 34287
941-423-6460/npac@verizon.net
northportartcenter.com

Nelson, Michelle A.
President/CEO
Blue Strategy + Creative Intl
650 Central Avenue, Suite 2
941-462-2583/mnelson@blueintl.com

O’Brien, Darcey
Chief Operating Officer
Venice Regional Medical Center
941-483-7672/darcey.obrien@hma.com

Palm-Abramoff, Carolann
North Port Library
Library Manager
941-861-1306/cpalmabram@scgov.net

Panuce, Marsha
941-545-8387/marsha@panucci.com

Parker, Julie A.
Attorney-at-Law
The Parker Law Group, P.A.
551 North Cattlemen Road
Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-341-9774 or 1-877-Lady-Justice
japarker@parker-lawfirm.com
CallLadyJustice.com

Petrik, Sharon
Executive Manager
Serendipity
941-922-1591, Ext. 291
spetrik@serendipitycc.com

Pfahler, Chris
Sarasota Ballet of Florida; New College Library Association - Chairman
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice - BRAIVE Fund Project Manager, Philanthropy Committee Chair
Girls Inc - Vice President,
Board of Directors
Education Foundation of Sarasota County – Chair, Planned Giving
Historic Spanish Point – Board of Directors
Arts Council of Sarasota County –
Board of Directors
Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Counties – Advisory Board, Co-Chair Daydreams and Wishes
USF Sarasota Manatee – Chair, Brunch on the Bay 2009
Community Video Archives – Chair, 2010 Annual Luncheon
941-416-5458
chrisandken@hotmail.com

Plotts, Debbie
Premiere Concierges
941-518-5095
debbie@premiereconcierges.com
Premiereconcierges.com

Powell-Stafford, Valerie
Chief Operating Officer
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
5731 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-342-1115
Valerie.powell-stafford@hcahealthcare.com
DoctorsOfSarasota.com

Quarles, Alexandra, CFRE
President, Chief Executive
Officer & Trustee
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare
Foundation, Inc.
1515 S. Osprey Avenue, Suite B-4
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-917-1286/alex-quarles@smh.com

Royce, Jacqueline, D.O.
Royce Plastic Surgery
941-358-3223/drjroyce@verizon.net

Rückl, Shirley
Director of Human Resources
Longboat Key Club and Resort
442 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228
941-383-8862
shirley.ruckl@longboatkeyclub.com

Rustin, Catherine
President
Rustin Media Group
Rustin Print Group
941-330-8111
carustin@rustinmediagroup.com
rustinmediagroup.com

Sabers, Patricia M., D.M.D., M.Ed
General and Cosmetic Dentist
1950 Adams Lane
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-906-9999/psabertooth@hotmail.com
sabersdentistry.com

Schulaner, Felice
New College of Florida Alumna
Retired Senior VP of Human Resources
Coach, Inc.
941-487-4800

Schule, Sally
Saks Fifth Avenue
General Manager
941-364-5301/sally_schule@s5a.com

Shaw, Laurie
Breast Care Navigator
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
5731 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-342-8008/Laurie.Shaw@hcahealthcare.com
DoctorsOfSarasota.com

Shaw, Stephanie L., CIPS, TRC, CLHMS
Broker Associate
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty
941-544-3770/stephanieshaw@verizon.net

Smith, Vivienne V.
Vivienne V. Smith & Associates
385 North Point Road, Unit 502
Osprey, FL 34229
941-918-0390/Cell: 941-228-5969
viv1@comcast.net
Cavanaugh Office:
Cavanaugh & Co., LLP
2381 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-366-2983

Solomon, Janet Hamel
Key Sailing
Owner
941-346-SAIL (7245)/keysailing@comcast.net
siestakeysailing.com

Steele, Hillary
941-812-2459/HGS8@comcast.net

Steger, Mimi
North Port Taekwondo
Owner/Program Director
941-426-7484/nptkd@comcast.net

Taylor, Nikki
Project Development Manager
Core Development, Inc.
941-951-6484/ntaylor@concessiongolfclub.com

Taylor, Tiffany
Board Chair
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice
601 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-4600
gulfcoastcf.org

Tew, Mindy
Executive Director
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
15141 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
941-423-5040/mtew@northportareachamber.com

Thompson, Jett
Jett Thompson Antiques and Interiors
447 West Dearborn St.
Englewood, FL 34223
941-460-2777/jettsantiques.com

Thompson, Nelda
Broker/ REALTOR
Nelda Thompson & Associates, LLC
CRS, GRI, CLHMS
941-475-6027/D: 941-474-4152
Cell: 941-716-0530/nelda@neldathompson.com
neldathompson.com

Trimble, Melody
Chief Executive Officer
Venice Regional Medical Center
941-483-7773/melody.trimble@hma.com

Valenti, Patricia
Owner
Evolution Health & Fitness
941-955-9300/patriciasarasota@yahoo.com
myevolutionfitnessclub.com

van Antwerpen, Margarete
Community Volunteer
Sarasota, Florida
941-923-8819/Cell: 941-302-1198/mvapva@aol.com

Van Helden, Carolyn
Morgan Stanley
Senior Vice President, retired
941-685-8828/carolynvanhelden@yahoo.com

Wallace, Jaime L.
Attorney at Law
Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm,
Furen & Ginsburg, P.A.
2033 Main Street, Suite 600
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-8100/jwallace@icardmerrill.com

Weiler, Melody
Ringling College of Art & Design
Vice President of Academic Affairs
941-359-7537/mweiler@ringling.edu

Williams, Julie
Venice Police Department
Chief of Police
941-486-2444/jwilliams@ci.venice.fl.us

Wise, Susanne, RN, MBA
Take Care Private Duty Home Health
Executive Administrator & Owner
941-927-2292/info@TakeCareHomeHealth.com
TakeCareHomeHealth.com

Wolverton, Sue
Coldwell Banker Residential
Real Estate, LLC.
5951 Cattleridge Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-487-1476/Cell: 941-928-7777
sue.wolverton@floridamoves.com
Floridamoves.com

Yoder-Wilhoit, Salena
Private Client Group
240 South Pineapple Avenue, Suite 400
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-363-5067/salena.yoder@nationalcity.com
NationalCity.com

SCENE Magazine is proud to present a special issue, WOMEN ON THE SCENE, featuring more than 100 women who contribute a great deal to the fabric of our local society. Some started their own businesses, others became professionals in their chosen fields, and many of them give of their talents and financial assistance in support of community nonprofits. Whatever their individual story, we are fortunate to have such hard-working and dedicated women in our community who contribute so much. When you read each unique profile, sense their passion, feel their excitement and commitment, and be inspired. All of them are to be admired, emulated and lauded. And since there has never been a more important time to band together and support local businesses and organizations, I encourage you to consider utilizing their professional services, patronizing their businesses, and supporting their causes.

– Julie Milton, Executive Editor

 

If you would like to order a copy of this special issue, please call 941-365-1119 ext.301