Herald Tribune Business Weekly Press Release

Herald Tribune Business Weekly Press Release

NAI Manasota - Sean Dreznin

NAI Manasota, based in Lakewood Ranch, has added hired two commercial real estate specialists, Sean Dreznin and Richard Sellers….

Dreznin is a commercial property management professional who owned and operated a professional services management company for several years. He will work with NAI’s Commercial Investment Sales & Special Asset Services group.

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The Announcement of a New Career in a Familiar Industry.

The Announcement of a New Career in a Familiar Industry.

Commercial Investment Sales, Asset Services and Property Management

It is my pleasure to announce I have accepted the position of Commercial Investment Sales, Asset Services and Property Management Advisor with NAI Manasota.

Here is the link to my profile.

My night with Derek Jeter, IronPhi, Jorge Posada, Phi Delta Theta & some beautiful people at the Hard Rock Hotel for the Turn 2 Foundation & 2012 Lou Gehrig Award presentation

Phi Delta Theta Lou Gehrig Award Presentation to Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter after receiving the Lou Gehrig Award from Phi Delta Theta

My night with Derek Jeter, IronPhi, Jorge Posada, Phi Delta Theta & some beautiful people at the Hard Rock Hotel for the Turn 2 Foundation & Lou Gehrig Award presentation

Hard Rock Hotel hosting Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation where we presented him with the Lou Gehrig Award

I am not a beautiful person. Well, maybe on the inside, but on the outside, I am just a big, hairy greek jew who got a ticket to come shake hands with the infamous Yankee Shortstop who is dating Minka Kelly. I think I could get to Minka in 6 degrees if I really tried… so thank you Mr. Bacon, for that!

I was really playing this cool. No sweat. Derek Jeter is just a human being like anyone else. He puts his pants on, one leg at a time, just like the rest of us. Its just that, after he does that, he plays hall of fame baseball at shortstop, gets over 3,000 hits, MVP’s, wins world series and raises money for among other philanthropies, the Turn 2 Foundation.

Yes, its Derek Jeter... but who's that good looking, suit wearing, unique scar on the right side of his head, dude in the background. YAHTZEE! Bwahahaha!! Dreznin in the House!

On this night, I was representing Iron Phi and Phi Delta Theta in proudly presenting Derek Jeter with the Lou Gehrig Award.

I didn’t realize it immediately, but upon locating the other members of our crew, it hit me. These are the top guys from Phi Delta Theta! Very Cool! Robert A. Biggs, Scott Mietchen and others. It was a surreal experience to be around them, let alone the rest of the raucous guys that made up the rest of our posse. I’m looking at you Alex!

So we gathered intel on the layout of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino VIP Lounge and took a look at all the auction items up for bid. A Muhammad Ali signed poster, some Michael Jordan signed items, etc… Then it was time for the buffet! That’s the way I like my Prime Rib!

After the food, conversation and atmosphere has settled in, a buzz shot through the place, as DJ arrived and made his way through the throng of people all wanting to drop, “good luck’s, best wishes, congratulations, etc”.

We decided to make our way over to the buffet where, I actually ran into a wonderful lady I know from Sarasota. Her husband trains certain players and knows Jeter and Jordan personally and she mentioned that they all trained and ate breakfast together! That is awesome, to say the least, but nonetheless, it was a pleasant surprise to run into her and her friend Kelly, who teaches a hot yoga class in town, and looks like you would imagine a ridiculously good looking hot yoga instructor would look like. So, I almost forgot… Derek Jeter.

Standing in a group near the buffet’s beginning we could see Jorge Posada talking to the Emcee for the evening, Mr. Harold Reynolds and we decided to, one by one, make our way over to them, say a few nice words, shake hands, pat a shoulder and keep moving. Both Jorge and Harold were extremely personable and catered to everyone, even while Harold was running around announcing and presenting all the while.

Soon thereafter, it was our time. We stalked our prey like lions on the Serengeti and slowly and steadily moved in for the quick and savage interaction. I nudged Alex in front of me to get the ball rolling with Jeter and like a seasoned journalist, Alex shook hands got a congratulatory, “Thanks for being here!” and the patented Jeter wink! Now it was my turn. I had been so cool and so nonchalant about meeting Derek Jeter…again, but that level of ‘The Fonz’ had come and gone. Like a 17 year old picking up his prom date at her parents house, I upon getting my moment with Jeets, said, “Derek, Sean Dreznin, Iron Phi… It’s a pleasure to meet you and congratulations on 3,000 hits!” I wanted to say, “You really are a Bi-Racial Angel” <—- For a little clarification.

Jeter gave me the basic, “Nice to meet you and Thanks for the good wishes!” Basically, a class act.
After our moment, we noticed Mr. Don Zimmer sitting in a booth and a few of us took a couple of quick pictures with him. What a character!

Don Zimmer and Alex!

The show began, with Harold Reynolds up on stage announcing this and that. Before long, it was Phi Delta Theta & Iron Phi up on stage with Scott taking the microphone and delivering a stout presentation.

He was measured and eloquent in delivering the pre-award build up and proud as he mentioned us each by name, spotlighting the happiest 15-year old in the building (His son, Alex). A few more minutes and they both presented the award to Derek as he walked up, shook hands, posed for a couple of pictures and said a few nice & classy words regarding the honor bestowed upon him.

From there the night got crazy! Charlie Wilson was in the house. If you read that last line and are staring at it again, because you do not know who Charlie Wilson is… We share that bond as well.

Here are some pictures and a short video that probably do not do he and his merry maids and men, justice.

Charlie Wilson from the Gap Band at Derek Jeters Turn 2 Foundation 2012 Launch party

To be completely forthright, although it took me the first 3 or 4 songs to acclimate myself to Mr. Wilson and his posse of brightly colored backup dancers, eventually the music, dancing and atmosphere grew on me! Sure enough, I found my leg twitching and and my shoulders bouncing and I was feeling ol’ CW! Good stuff!

Before long, the concert was over and Harold Reynolds and Derek Jeter both said a few final words, thanking everyone for this evening and looking forward to the weekend’s events, including golfing and VIP after party’s.

For our group, we got a nice surprise on our departure from the launch party. I had seen this large gentleman a few times throughout the night and I would’ve given my right arm that it was Carl Weathers, (aka Apollo Creed from Rocky) even though him being there certainly seemed a little out of place, being that every other person of interest there that night was an athlete. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get a picture with Apollo, I mean, Mr. Weathers, so I hustled up and gently tapped him on the shoulder muttering out a barely comprehensible, “Excuse me, Mr. Weathers”… He turned around, feeling my hand rapping on his shoulder and hopefully not hearing my verbal request, and immediately radar locked on Scott and Alex and went into a ‘I am not worthy’ arm praise… It was fantastic! I couldn’t help but notice the shorter, skinnier, athletic guy with large diamond studs in each ear hanging right next to Apollo.

Without missing a beat, he introduced himself, “Hi, Kenny Lofton, nice to meet you!” Well, I practically flipped out, I was like a 14 year old girl meeting Justin Beiber for the… I was a touch more reserved then that, but I certainly had difficulty controlling the words coming out of my mouth.

I paused for a second, probably from the brain seizures, and just started rattling facts, nostalgia and salacious stories, that only I cared about including, how I resided in Cleveland for 12 years, when the Indians got ever so close to the World Series Championship a couple of times and how much I enjoyed rooting for Kenny, Omar Vizquel, Roberto Alomar, Travis Hafner, Jim Thome, Albert Belle, Manny Ramirez, Cliff Lee and numerous others… Then, without a breath, I recoiled and struck with the time I got a media pass to a double header and actually interviewed some of the players, including, Sandy Alomar, Jr., Vizquel and Roberto Alomar… Finally, like a defendant who cracks under the interrogation pressure, I divulged my story about a certain former Indian’s All-Star and certain Hall of Famer. I casually said to Kenny, (which I do not doubt is a common thing in pro sports), “I dated a girl who’s best friend had an affair with said player. They used to meet under the Flats bridge.” He just nodded and gave a knowing smirk. That is almost exactly the moment when our conversation ceased to exist. I tried to recover with a menu of, ‘really great to meet you’ and ‘a huge fan’ compliments. A swing, and a miss.

Here is a picture of Carl Weathers (aka Apollo Creed) and below that is Eddie Murray. You tell me?!!

Carl Weathers (Aka - Apollo Creed)

Phi Delta Theta Alumni with Eddie Murray and Kenny Lofton

From there we preserved the moment with a picture, (above) and proceeded to all head to the Hard Rock Casino lobby to have a final libation before heading our separate ways.

It was a spectacular evening, helping a fantastic cause and the best part was being with such kind and generous people.

Thank you brothers in the bond and thank you Iron Phi for the opportunity to be part of this honorable award presentation.

Here is a link to Phi Delta Theta’s write up of the Derek Jeter IronPhi Lou Gehrig Award.

And here is the video of the presentation!

Ford Ironman Florida Race Highlights 2011

Ford Ironman Florida Race Highlights 2011

Congrats to everyone who participated.

IM FL Race Highlights 2011

Ironman is more than an event series, it is a LIFESTYLE.

Ironman is an event series that has been built around community, passion, a deep desire to succeed, and the understanding that it’s not just a sport… to be an Ironman is to uphold a lifestyle.

In Ironman “one’s own ability” has proven to be a fluid term that each individual has the power to redefine.

A Brief History:
Since it began as a challenge between a group of Navy Seals, the Ironman has grown to become one of the most recognized endurance events in the world. Originally a combination of the Waikiki Rough Water swim, the Around Oahu Bike Race and the Honolulu Marathon, the Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.

Renters beware: Double-digit rent hikes may be coming soon.

Renters beware: Double-digit rent hikes may be coming soon.

Rents Could Rise 10% in Some Cities

Apartment Rents could rise in 2011-2012 and beyond as demand outpaces supply.

Already, rental vacancy rates have dipped below the 10% mark, where they had been lodged for most of the past three years.

“The demand for rental housing has already started to increase,” said Peggy Alford, president of Rent.com. “Young people are starting to get rid of their roommates and move out of their parent’s basements.”

By 2012, she predicts the vacancy rate will hover at a mere 5%. And with fewer units on the market, prices will explode.

Rent hikes have averaged less than 1% a year over the past decade, according to Commerce Department statistics, adjusted for inflation. Now, Alford expects rents to spike 7% or so in each of the next two years — to a national average that will top $800 per month.

In the hottest rental markets, the increases will likely top the 10% mark annually for the next couple of years. In San Diego, Alford anticipates rents will rise more than 31% by 2015. In Seattle rents will climb 29% over that period; and in Boston, they may jump between 25% and 30%.

This is a sharp change from the recession, when many Americans couldn’t afford to live on their own. More than 1.2 million young adults moved back in with their parents from 2005 to 2010, said Lesley Deutch of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Many others doubled up together.

As a result, landlords had to reduce prices and offer big incentives to snag renters.

Now that the recession is easing, many of these young people are ready to find new digs, mostly as renters, not owners. Plus, the foreclosure crisis continues unabated, and the millions losing their homes are looking for new places to live.

Apartment developers many not be able to keep up with this heightened demand, which will force prices upwards, according to Chris Macke, a real estate analyst with CoStar, which tracks multi-family housing trends.

“There will be an envelope of two or three years,” said Macke, “when the rise in demand for rentals will exceed the industry’s ability to meet it.”

Plus, Alford added, “there’s been a shift in the American Dream. We’re learning from our surveys that a huge proportion of people are choosing to rent.”

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More photos of foods shoved down my gullet!

More photos of foods shoved down my gullet!

Sean's famous sweet potatoes!

Garlic & Lime chicken with some Rooster!

Fruit & Nut Salad from Publix Produce!

70.3 Ironman Championship in Clearwater, FL

Team 'I'd Hit That' - Pic by Jason Parisi

Ford Ironman Florida 2011 Finisher

Week 15 Fantasy Football Predictions, Angels & Demons and Sleepers. Updated 12/18

Week 15 Fantasy Football Predictions, Angels & Demons and Sleepers.

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Week 15 Fantasy Football Predictions, Angels & Demons and Sleepers.

Chances are, if your actually reading this, then your still “alive” in your fantasy football playoffs. For me I am still in the playoffs for all 3 of my teams, which is amazing in its own special way. Last week was so explosive in that many usual suspects that deliver steady performances either dropped off or dropped dead. Either way, those players ended a lot of fantasy seasons last week.
I had Aaron Rodgers on one of my teams, but fortunately that is a 2 week round format and I also have Arian Foster and Malcolm Floyd & Jason Witten. It certainly helps to have a solid overall lineup and not face a team with a Darren McFadden or Matt Schaub.

Anyhow, as we look ahead at week 15 we can’t help get the phrase “Don’t get cute here” or our take, “Don’t outsmart yourself, as you were obviously dumb enough to get yourself this far.” So subbing in Mike Goodson against Arizona for Adrian Peterson facing the Chicago Bears is the definition of “Getting Cute” or “Too Smart for your own good”. Ask yourself who got you to where you are right now? Names like Drew Brees, Peyton Hillis, Roddy White, Jason Witten & the NYG defense should resonate through your empty head right about now.

That seems like a good segue to visit our ANGELs we believe will lead you to the promised land this week. *One final time* I won’t be placing obvious names on this list or at least too many obvious names. Some will seem obvious but have a perplexing matchup or dynamic to their game. (i.e. – Greg Jennings is a must start, but he might have Matt Flynn throwing to him & same goes for Larry Fitzgerald and John Skelton) Just Saying.

SRQ 2010 Champion

Week 15 – ANGELS

Jay Cutler - We think he redeems himself somewhat this week against Minnesota. After the debacle at home this past week against NE, he can only go up, and we think the Bears recall they have a good RB as well. OY Vey. How this team leads their division is mind boggling. Its like Jacksonville. Minus 3 last play insane endings, they are 5-8. The Jags have been outscored by their opponents by 36 points. At least Chicago is 4-0 in their division. We think Cutler solidifies the Bears hold on the division this week. UPDATE – This game is taking place on the Frozen OUTDOOR Tundra of Minnesota Gohpers stadium. We will Pass on Cutler in the nasty weather instead of a climate controlled cushy dome. Instead look for Josh Freeman here.

Jon Kitna – Should have a solid week against a fluid Washington Redskins Defense who although they looked solid last week at home, will have less in the tank at Dallas this week. We think Kitna delivers a little special something under your tree.

Adrian Peterson – If Tavaris starts, Adrian is most likely affected negatively, but then you whisper to yourself, “Its ALL-DAY Peterson” and you remember he is a must start, because… “Did Adrian peterson get me here?” You bet your sweet patutie he did, even if the weather sucks, he is scratched up. UPDATE – I consider Peterson the F-150 of Running Backs.
Matt Forte – He does face Minnesota Run defense which is no laughing matter. But he can catch, and since we are on board for Cutler, we think Forte gets that secondary love.
LaGarrette Blount – Off the Sleeper list! Against Detroit, he should do work. Get past Suh and he should break the goal line.
Jonathan Stewart – Faces Arizona defense that loves to allow running yards to opposing RB’s. Should do well this week.
Ryan Torain – He is the guy, whatever that means in Washington. Your playing with fire here and you’ve been warned. He could be 1 of 3 things this week. A solid performer with 100+ and a score, a whelming kind of RB 60+/- yds with no score or lose you your championship by losing carries to Keiland and Davis. Good luck with that. UPDATE – A little nicked up, but still after last weeks performance, he must start, especially with Grossman as the QB, although look for 8 in the box.

Dwayne Bowe – But ONLY if Matt Cassel starts this week. If Brodie is under center, drop it like its hot, which may be D-Bowe’s motto when Brodie throws him the rock. Evidenced by the last 2 weeks ZERO points. UPDATE – We are sketchy on this pick to begin with. Even if Cassel makes it back, the Chiefs are going to run at least 60% of the time. You’ve been warned.
Miles Austin – Kitna is going to throw as Garrett wants to win and try to secure the head coaching gig. Who else is going to catch these passes, Ogletree? Martellus? I don’t think so. UPDATE – Dez is out, Roy Williams is Questionable leaving Austin. May have double coverage, but we can see 5 catches for 80 and a score.
Wes Welker - If you own him, your already starting him, but against a stout Green Bay defense that is going to be on the field a lot longer then usual, as unsure if Matt Flynn starts for GB at QB and they seem to have no running attack even though they have 6 RB’s. Welker goes to his happy place…the slot. (Insert crude joke here.)
Pierre Garcon – He got moved from our sleeper list to our ANGELS list. Its like going from the practice squad to the starting lineup. In Pierre we trust!
Mike Williams & Mike Williams 2.0 – Both WR’s have good matchups this week, but more importantly, if Mike Williams 2.0, the grunge version plays as he almost did this past week, he should have the better day. Tampa Bay has a few weapons like Winslow, Benn, Cadillac catching out of the backfield, where Seattle has squadooosh!

Jason Witten – He will produce this week against TE friendly Washington… lets say 9-12 points.
Browns DST & Patriots DST - Solely on matchups. Browns face Cincinnati and Pats face GB with Rodgers…Maybe.

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DEMONS
The Usual Suspects wont be on here. Just some new players who will break your heart and leave you out of the money and reeling.
Matt Hasselbeck – Especially if Mike Williams comes back. They will need MW to replace Deon Butler who is out. Its now or never for Hasselbeck. We thinks never.

Joe Flacco - New Orleans is sneaky good on defense and the team is firing on almost all cynlinders. Baltimore might find tough conditions, even at home. Ray Rice might represent, but we think Flacco leaves a bit to be desired.
Ryan Fitzpatrick - Facing a surprisingly stout Miami Defense isn’t a situation we want our Fitzy involved in. UPDATE – Fitzy is looking a little better as every additional QB for other teams is ruled out, game-time decision or placed on IR/bench…. i.e. McNabb we are looking at you and Cassel.
Mark Sanchez – Facing Pittsburgh defense and he seems to have forgotten how to actually play football. He is the next Joe Namath though, allegedly. UPDATE – Troy Polamalu is out for this game, so Sanchez’s stock just rose a point.
Drew Stanton – Its Drew Stanton. Even though Tampa Bay is banged up on defense, I just don’t believe in Stanton. UPDATE – Drew is looking a little better as every additional QB for other teams is ruled out, game-time decision or placed on IR/bench…. i.e. McNabb we are looking at you and Cassel.
Tavaris Jackson – Even with the weapons this guy is given… AP, Sidney Rice and maybe Percy Harvin, he will underwhelm for your team. UPDATE – Jackson is on IR and out for the year. Favre is crusty and most likely out, so Volcano Joe Webb has been named the starter. Just close your eyes and imagine the name above is Joe Webb versus Tavaris.
Kyle Orton – Even though they are playing Oakland. The vaunted Oakland passing defense is a legend of yesteryear. I.E. – Jacksonville and Pittsburgh and San Diego I vs Oakland. I rest my case. WARNING * Orton is a risky play, but you already knew that. UPDATE – Orton might not play much if at all. Tebow has taken the majority of first team snaps.
LeSean McCoy – I jumped on his bandwagon for the first time about 4 weeks ago. I’m officially jumping back off. I see nothing but bad fantasy performance here. I’m probably biased and he will catch 6 for 80 with a score, but in my gut, i think he goes for closer to 8 to 12 points..total. The only things named “Le” are “LeCar” and “LeCreuset” (which is a plate maker) and the infamous “Pontiac LeMans”.
Cedric Benson – Look. If you can’t help yourself, I certainly cannot help you. If you find yourself in the semi-finals or championship and you are contemplating using Cedric Benson, do yourself a favor and just send me your next season’s leagues’ dues in a check to my work address. I’ll gladly take your donation for the advice I give. I’m the Madame Cleo of Fantasy Football jibberish.
Rashad Jennings - I understand he has a TD in three straight games and he is facing the Colts non-existent run defense. Please tell me you’ve heard of Mojo (aka – Maurice Jones-Drew). If not, please spend the next 3 hours quietly meditating on how you ever made it this far. Rashad may get some carries and he may accumulate some yards, but we just don’t see 4 in a row for this backup.

Steve Johnson – Hello #1 WR coverage. I think Cameron Wake will be so far up Ryan Fitzpatrick’s posterior that Fred Jackson will get more targets then Steve Johnson.
Anquan Boldin – Derrick Mason better get this guy a nice watch or a gold chain with the trinket of “Decoy” on it. ‘Quan will draw top coverage against stingy New Orleans and others will grow fat and happy.
Hines Ward – Don’t trust him this week against pissed off Jets defense. Plus, Roethlisberger has looked banged up as well. Its gonna be a lot of Heath Miller & Rashard Mendenhall. UPDATE – Likely to be sipping Mojitos on Revis Island this weekend.
Antonio Gates - Chances are he won’t be playing much if at all, and even if he does play next week or the week after, you won’t care by then. I’m sure that you, like me, have eaten up a deserved roster spot in hopes that AG makes it back, but just like in Old Yeller, its time to grab the gun and take Gates out back. “Thanks for always being there, doc.” <— points if you know the movie this quote is from. Let me know on Twitter at @seandreznin
Packers DST – We are down this defense ONLY if Aaron Rodgers is OUT. If A-Rod plays then start GB Def.
Olindo Mare - Been on a downward point slide for the past 3 weeks and facing an Atlanta juggernaut doesn’t make this very attractive.

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THE SLEEPERS

Kerry Collins - With Chris Johnson in the backfield and Kenny Britt back and of course everyone’s favorite “Decoy”, Randy Moss loitering about 5 yards off the line of scrimmage, we see a solid fantasy effort here.
Colt McCoy – If he starts (He is the confirmed Starter for the remainder of the season (12/16/)) then he is a sleeper against Cincy Defense.
Tim Hightower – If you need a filler RB, you could do worse. Last week was a gift, this week could be similar. Enjoy it while it lasts… two weeks from now he could be fumbling 3 times and Beanie to the rescue!
Javarris James – I put him on here again, because if he gets you 8-10 points, are you going to complain?

One borrowed sleeper, is this. Either Louis Murphy or Jacoby Ford (whomever does not draw Champ Bailey). May the force be with you.
Sidney Rice – He’s back and this time he brought Tavaris! Oy. Still he’s solid.
Kenny Britt – He’s got his boy Collins making it rain down on him, not R.Kelly style, more Pacman Jones style. Moving on.
Vincent Jackson – Keep up with the practice/injury reports, but if he goes, he should deliver some points. (12/17 UPDATE – BOOM! Nailed it! Too bad I had a Christmas party and left Malcolm Floyd in on one team = ZERO DNP) GRINCH!

Bo Scaife & Owen Daniels – Its all about the QB in one case, and reclaiming a starting gig on a high powered 2nd half offense.

Dallas DST / Dolphins DST / Oakland DST – All Matchup based guesses.

As for our SRQ 2010 league predictions.

Here goes the quick breakdown:

In the 9th place game;
TEBOW – 99 vs. HOT TUB – 70

In the 7th place matchup;
Calvin & Da Munks – 119 vs. Rooster – 117

In the 5th place contest;
BenBowski – 101 vs. Team RC – 121

In the 3rd place, Runner Up Game;
Cassel Fit for a King – 78 vs. Manning & Rivers, Inc. – 119

Finally, in the Battle Royale, Season 2 Conquest….

A Cool Winters Brees (11-3) Highest scoring team in league

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Team EV’s All-Stars (10-4) Winners of 8 in a row

Looking at each teams rosters we notice that most players have nice matchups, which could result in a real slug it out points fest!
So much depends on weather conditions and little variables but the bottom line is this. Based on the projected season long averages, ESPN has Brees winning 142-120 over EV.

We call it a touch closer. 134 – 127 with the crown going to….

….

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…We’ll just have to play it out and see who the winning team is.

Insane Trophy for Champion - Ricky Bobby Style

Good luck to all teams and its been a hell of a season. We have some things to iron out for next season, but I would also suggest some fun additions as well. Maybe a ridiculous trophy and/or presentation, a punishment for the worst team, cash prizes for things like most points scored all season/ in a game / etc, etc, etc… All in all, a lot of fun. I hope you enjoyed it as well, and let me know if you’d like to see more of something or less of something in these write ups.

Dre.

Jill Wagner, The Mercury Girl from Wipeout responds to Sean Dreznin’s questions.

Jill Wagner, The Mercury Girl from Wipeout responds to Sean Dreznin’s questions.

Sean Dreznin asks: What is one thing you would like to change about yourself, and one thing youwould never change?
JW: I would like to change the fact that i need to be more forgiving to myself when i make a mistake. I would never change how and where i grew up.

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Sean Dreznin interviews Jill Wagner from Wipeout

MC: Name the best and worst pick-up lines that people have tried on you, if any.
JW: Best….Anything simple and not fake, Worst< You remind me of my sister, wanna go on a date.

Mercury Chick: How many marriage proposals have to received from fans so far?
Jill Wagner: Not as many as I would like… I am still single!

The above two questions are provided by the host of the interview.

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I digress. Enjoy the link.

There were so many questions to choose from (well over 100!) and so little spots open. I am sorry I could not choose them all. But for those who submitted a name along with your questions, thank you! For those who didnt, I am sorry, but thank you too! – Provided by the Mercury Chick.

Thanks to: The Mercury Chick &…

John Bragdon, Daniel, Joseph Santos, Keith Bird, Sean Dreznin, Erik, Frank Winspur, Brian Tamayo, John Harris, Travis Furness, Craig Brabant, Kim Albert, Rob, Mike Morgan, Bill Lumpp, David Buck, Ana Paula Ferreira Rompkowski (Wow, nice long name eh?), Scott Perry, Krys Lavalle, Laura McVey, Jeff Thomas, Mike, and many others whose names were not included with their questions so I have no idea who they are.

P.S. – Jill just recently completed a walk to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Sean recently completed his goal of raising money for IronPhi and was given bond #23 as an official Iron Phi Alumnus which focuses on Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).

My contribution to the Tour De France was placed on the road. Super Cool!

My contribution to the Tour De France. My suggestion was placed on the road in France during the tour. Super Cool!

My contribution to the Tour De France. My suggestion was placed on the road in France during the tour. Super Cool!

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is closing. For Good. For Now.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, a Longboat Key landmark for 41 years, is closing.

by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor via The Observer

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, a Longboat Key landmark for 41 years, is closing.

As of Sunday, Aug. 15, the historic tennis resort will shut down hotel/resort operations and all on-site businesses.

The closing comes after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May ruled Monday to convert the Colony’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization with its unit owners to a Chapter 7 liquidation.

The ruling marks the end of the first condominium-hotel, rental-partnership agreement formed in Florida in 1972 by Colony owner and Chairman Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber.

May also ruled Monday to give complete control of the resort units to the 232 unit owners.

That ruling also gives the Colony Association Board of Directors what it has wanted: control of the majority of the 18-acre property, which, for the past 41 years, was managed by Klauber and his daughter, Colony President and General Manager Katie Klauber Moulton.

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Colony time line

1968 — The Klauber family moves to Longboat Key from Buffalo, N.Y.
1969 — Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber and a business partner purchase the Colony for $3.5 million and turn it into the first “tennis-centric resort” in America.
1972 — Klauber forms the first condominium hotel rental partnership agreement in the state.
1985 — The Colony is inducted into the Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame.
1988 — Katie Klauber Moulton becomes president and general manager of the Colony.
2004 — The Colony is recognized as the No. 1 tennis resort in the U.S. by Tennis magazine for an unprecedented eight consecutive years.
2007 — Klauber files a lawsuit in Sarasota County, alleging the Colony Association unit owners owe $14.1 million in resort repair costs.
November 2008 — The Colony Association files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Tampa, forcing a federal bankruptcy judge to make the final decision on a two-year-old disagreement between the unit owners and resort operators.
April 2009 — Bank of America files a foreclosure suit against Klauber and seven of his corporations.
July 2009 — A federal bankruptcy judge rules the association does not have to pay $14.1 million in repairs.
Sept. 22, 2009 — Klauber and Moulton announce hotel operations will be suspended until further notice.
October 2009 — The Colony’s hotel-operating entity files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting the resort’s debts on hold.
December 2009 — Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida Judge K. Rodney May approves the re-opening of 100 rooms at the Colony and a $175,000 loan to Murf Klauber.
January 2010 — The Colony’s hotel-operating entity submits a reorganization plan that would renovate the resort at a cost of $20 million.
Feb. 26, 2010 — Developer/entrepreneur Randy Langley and businessman/lawyer David Siegal purchase loans for $10 million from Bank of America for Klauber-owned property and announce a plan to revitalize the resort.
April 2010 — The Colony Association asks May to convert the case from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to a Chapter 7 liquidation, which would make the Colony into a condominium association instead of a hotel resort.
June 2010 — May appoints William Maloney, a St. Petersburg-based, chief financial officer, restructuring partner with Atlanta-based Tatum Partners, as trustee to oversee all aspects of the Colony.
July 2010 — Siegal confirms that he and Langley will pursue mortgage foreclosure against Murf Klauber.
Aug. 9, 2010 — May converts the Colony Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization to a Chapter 7 liquidation, giving the resort’s 232 unit owners complete control of their units.
— Robin Hartill

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