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10 July 2020 FEDERATION NEWS

DIANE LAWSON, CCIM A hearty welcome

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES to the Federation family

 Part of only 6% of brokers who Staff Report
have earned their CCIM he Jewish Federation of Sara- Mike Mega is our new Facilities

designation sota-Manatee recently wel- Coordinator, following the retirement
Tcomed two new staff members of Brad Hanley. It is never easy to be-
 30+ years of experience in to our Federation family. gin a new job, especially during a pan-
Patty Christian is our new Chief
demic, so we are incredibly thankful to
commercial real estate in the Controller, following the retirement of have found someone like Mike during
Sarasota/Bradenton area long-time Chief Financial Officer Inna this time. Mike has been doing general
Sideman. Patty had her own consulting maintenance for over 30 years, mostly
 Specializing in sales, leasing and in nursing homes, assisted living facili-
tenant representation of retail, ties, hotels and motels with a specialty
office, and industrial in high-rise condos.
Senior Investment Advisor
M: 941.780.6136 Before accepting this position,
E: Diane.Lawson@svn.com Mike worked at the Roskamp Institute,
CALL OR EMAIL a biomedical nonprofit organization
1626 Ringling Blvd., Suite 500 specializing in the research of neuro-
Sarasota, FL 34236 FOR ANY OF logical disorders such as Alzheimer’s
YOUR PROPERTY and PTSD. He also previously handled
NEEDS!

L’Chayim company for the past 16 years, provid-

Patty Christian, Chief Controller

ing CFO services to small to medium-
sized businesses and non-profits. As a
consultant with Gulf Coast Commu-
HERE’S “TO LIFE” ON THE GULF COAST nity Foundation, she worked with the
Federation in the past and knew about Mike Mega, Facilities Coordinator
our work. maintenance at the Art Ovation Hotel
Committed to the Jewish Community for over 20 years, Patty said, “Being close to retire- in downtown Sarasota. When asked

Stacy is passionate about real estate and strives to build ment, I did my research. I have always what made him interested in working
enjoyed working with nonprofits and for the Federation, Mike replied, “I
ever-lasting relationships based on exceptional service, work toward doing something good. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, so I
wanted to find my last job which I did have been surrounded by Jewish cul-
uncompromising values and a strong work ethic. here.” ture my whole life. I have nothing but

Although starting during a pan- respect for the Jewish community and
demic may not have been ideal, Patty I have many Jewish friends. I also live
941.266.0529 said she felt totally welcomed and was very close to the Federation so that was

StacyHanan@michaelsaunders.com struck by the organization’s constant a great benefit of this position.”
communication. “The communica- Mike said it’s been weird to start
tion here is better than organizations a job during a pandemic. “Most of the
Fay (USFSM), Alex (USFSM), Sarah (NCF)
1605 Main Street | Sarasota, Florida 34236 | 941.951.6660 that aren’t going through this difficult Federation staff is working from home and Eden (Ringling) at the first challah bake of the year
time,” she said. and I haven’t really had the chance to
Patty’s background is unusual for get to know everyone yet. But, on the
finance. In addition to a Bachelor’s in plus side, with fewer people in the of-
Accounting, she also holds a market- fice, there are fewer messes to clean
Learn about ing degree and does graphic design. “I up and more time for other facilities Publications now available
our growing Jewish community…
enjoy the arts part. But my skill set is
projects that I might not have had the
chance to complete.”
better with finance,” she said.
When he isn’t maintaining our
Robert Israeloff, Federation Trea-
The first population study surer and Finance Committee Chair, Federation campus, Mike loves to stay outside Federation door
active and participate in his favorite
said, “We had a huge response to our
in 20 years is here!
hobby, ballroom dancing. Unfortunate-
job posting and Patty stood head and
e have a new addi-
shoulders above all the applicants,
ly, he hasn’t been able to partake in this
tion near the front
most of whom were highly qualified.
19, but he can’t wait to get back on the Wdoor at The Jew-
She has a certain maturity, an ability to
dance floor as soon as possible.
fit in and add to our management and activity recently because of COVID- ish Federation of Sarasota-
financial team.” “I hope this will be my last full- Manatee building!
Patty is looking forward to getting time position and that I will be able to With our offices being
into her new office once the crisis has retire after working here for five to 10 closed, we decided to make it
passed and to the Federation’s future. years. I am also looking forward to get- easier to provide our monthly
“I love being part of a team that has a ting to know the Federation staff and newspaper and Shalom SRQ
positive effect on others. I enjoy when community better,” he added. magazine.
my day job is aligned with doing good From all of us at the Federation, So, if you want additional
for the community.” welcome aboard, Patty and Mike! copies of the paper or know
someone new to the area who
might want to pick up Shalom
SRQ, stop by our building at
New to the 580 McIntosh Road in Sara-
New to the
sota.
a
-Mana
tee area
?
Sarasota-Manatee area?
Sarasot
We Welcome You

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Cohen Center Authors: A socio-demographic portrait of the Jewish members of the Sarasota-Manatee
Matthew Boxer
Matthew A. Brookner community in Sarasota-Manatee
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