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Palm Ave News - Fall 2005/ Winter 2006
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Comings & Goings
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Diamond Vault on Palm
The Diamond Vault, a resource for fine jewelry and gems, opened on Palm Avenue this fall.
Nikki on Palm
Well-known jeweler and designer Nikki Feldbaum, Palm Avenue business owner, moved to her street-front studio and boutique in the Mira-Mar building this fall. Her popular clothing fashions are well represented in her new shop along with her unique and award-winning jewelry designs.
New Gallery Opening
Peter Paul, owner of InterAdAgency, on Palm Avenue for 20 years, opened the Peter Paul Gallery in November. 350+ guests joined the grand opening at the Mira-Mar courtyard. This gallery will represent innovative and high-quality contemporary works by local and internationally known artists.
Congratulations to siblings Andrew and Meghan Foley, long-time Sarasota residents and business personalities, who have purchased landmark Sarasota News & Books at the corner of Palm Avenue and Main Street. It's great to have the Foley name return to downtown commitment and spotlight.
Starting Friday, February 3, 2006 The Church of the Redeemer in downtown Sarasota (222 South Palm Avenue) will open its doors from 6:00pm to 9:00pm to participate for the first time in the Palm Avenue First Friday Art Walks that take place on the first Friday of every month. Visit the church grounds and enjoy a relaxing walk through rose and butterfly gardens, as well as the St. Francis Memorial Garden. Other great things to see include the Compass Rose mosaic laid by a local Italian tile craftsman, the regal 65-foot Bell Tower with its five bronze German bells , and the inside of the church itself, with sixteen gorgeous stained glass windows and the magnificent Nichols & Simpson Pipe Organ (47 stops, 61 ranks). Refreshments will be on hand. For more information, please visit www.redeemersarasota.org or call 941-955-4263.
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| Sight-Seeing on Palm |
Lights, Camera, Activity
An FPL commercial for national distribution was filmed on Palm Avenue in November. Shoppers got a surprising up-front and personal opportunity to see how commercials are planned, staged and filmed.
Back to Back
A Palm Avenue art gallery visitor Dorian Beach finds personal interest in a painting by noted local artist Nat Krate.
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| Current PA Developments |
Sarasota is growing by leaps and bounds. The current rate of expansion is truly staggering, and Palm Avenue is not immune. Click the images below to follow the progress of our new neighbors.
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Burns Ct. Villas -12/05 |
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| Palm Ave Happenings |
Saxes Jazz Club
The newest downtown dining and music venue, Saxes Jazz Club is finding a broader and larger audience each week. Lunch specials highlight the daytime schedule and a selection of jazz performers appear most evenings.
Palm Avenue business events have showcase live models this summer. Eyes-On-You is a full-service agency with a large selection of talent for film, video, photographic and event models.
First Friday Walks continue to draw visitors and shoppers to Palm Avenue. Visitors always find street side amusements, music and friends here during these monthly events.The walks are specially bright and colorful during December. This year, Booker High School Jazz Band performed in front of Saxe’s Jazz Club.
Fund-Raising Auction
A benefit auction was organized by Peter Paul Gallery in November to support hurricane relief efforts by the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. Several successful bidders benefited themselves by the generosity of Palm Avenue merchants and galleries who donated items and services for this event.
Admiral Travel Gallery hosted the latest ARTinBUSINESS event in December. Travel-themed paintings and sculpture by a select group of Sarasota artists were included. This exhibition continues through March 11.
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