Tebrugge to be Honored at World Peace Day Event

Longtime Public Defender Adam Tebrugge will be honored for his 23 years of service to the poor in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties when the Southwest Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice celebrates World Day of Peace Thursday, January 1st.

The celebration will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. The celebration is free and open to the public. It starts at 11 a.m.

ABOUT ADAM TEBRUGGE

Adam Tebrugge was born in Tampa, Florida in 1961. He came to Sarasota where he attended New College, majored in Religion and Political Science, and spent a semester in the press office of Governor Bob Graham. After graduating with high honors from the Florida State University College of Law, Adam returned to Sarasota in 1984 to join the Public Defender's office. He spent the next 23 years there until resigning to run for election in 2008. During his time at the office, Adam became well known for his preparation and passion in the courtroom as he defended a succession of high profile cases. In 2008 he received the Jim Slater award for professionalism in the practice of criminal law.

A life long opponent of capital punishment, Adam defended more than a dozen death penalty cases in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. In the 1990's, he joined the Death Penalty Steering Committee of the Florida Public Defender's Association. The main focus of this group was to ensure that attorneys were properly trained to defend capital cases throughout the State of Florida. For more than a decade, Adam gave the primary lecture on death penalty law and procedure to hundreds of attorneys attending the annual "Life Over Death" seminar.

In 2002, Adam began publicly speaking out against the death penalty. He was invited to attend a variety of churches, schools, professional and civic groups to discuss the cost and unfair application of capital punishment. In 2008, Adam campaigned for Public Defender by stressing the historic mission of the office and its role in protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens. Additionally, Adam serves on the board of directors of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness and is active with a variety of other organizations. He has now opened his own law practice, and remains available to speak on issues of criminal justice reform and abolition of the death penalty.

Thank You from Kangaroo Promotions

Kangaroo Promotions would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the clients that have kicked off our company in high style. As our first calendar year comes to a close, we reflect on the people and projects that have allowed us to celebrate their work, their creativity, and our community. We look forward to adding your name to this distinguished list in 2009!

KANGAROO PROMOTIONS PORTFOLIO :: 2008
Florida Friends of Midwives
event planning / fundrasing ('The Business of Being Born' screening)

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.
web design coordination, marketing, award application, media relations

Marcy Chapman
event planning (art exhibit), consumer relations, web marketing

Sarah Hinds
public art application grant writing, e-commerce marketing package

Fish Branch Tree Farm
web marketing

The Birth Survey
web marketing (nationwide launch)

Bella Casa of Sarasota
web design coordination

Bevinco of Sarasota
web marketing

Concrete Countertops, Etc.
business development, graphic design coordination, web marketing

Adam Tebrugge
campaign web marketing

Sharp Painting
graphic design coordination, investor relations, website coordination

THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATED DESIGNERS
Biscuit Studios :: Lucky Design Studio
Strawberry Moon Photography

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. in Sunday Herald

Excerpt from the article:

"Because Gilkey was able to save the eight large oaks on the property, the garden rooms look established and as though they have evolved over time.

This past fall, Gilkey won a state award for the Casey Key landscaping project in the category of Residential New Construction. Judges for the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) praised Gilkey for successfully designing hardscape and landscape in unison to embrace the architecture, the site and the client's tropical desires.

The homeowners couldn't have said it better themselves. 'What I like best about this property is coming home to it,' said the husband."

Kangaroo was happy to provide media relations for the article.

Bella Casa of Sarasota Launches New Website

Kangaroo Promotions is proud to announce the launch of the new website for Bella Casa of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast's premier custom waterfront home builder. Please take a moment and visit, and tour some of the incredible homes that Bella Casa of Sarasota has created in our community.

Kangaroo Promotions was proud to coordinate website design by Biscuit Studios and write a bit of copy for the site. We look forward to showing you more of these exquisitely crafted homes.

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.: Celebrating E-Fest

Last weekend marked the fourth annual E-fest, a Sarasota celebration of conscious living. Josh Wynne Construction invited Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. to join in their display at the festival as part of his team. Kangaroo teamed up with Gilkey designer Jason Riley to coordinate a promotional display that helped Wynne receive accolades for having one of the nicest booths at the festival.

Reflecting upon the principles of sustainability, the team designed table tents including individual packets of Coreopsis leavenworthii, or Tickseed, the Florida State Wildflower. One side demonstrated how to grow the flowers (with a conceptual emphasis on their continuing cycle), and the other answered the question: Why hire a landscape architect for your sustainable design? Landscape architect Michael A. Gilkey, Jr. added native materials he used at the recently completed Codding Cottage to the display, including the innovative Coconut Mulch, native plants such as Duranta erecta and Muhlenbergia capillaris, and clay brick.

The principles of concsious design were realized beautfully at the Codding Cottage, the first Platinum Level One LEED Certified Home in our community. Gilkey used harvested rainwater in the irrigation system, native plants and recycled materials, and appropriate design to ensure sustainability. Riley incorporated this philosophy beautifully in the e-fest display. Please join Josh Wynne Construction and Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. at the Junior League Holiday Tour of Homes, December 5th and 6th, for an exclusive look at the most energy efficient home in Florida, located right here in the historic Laurel Park district.

Adam Tebrugge: A Job Well Done

Kangaroo Promotions would like to congratulate Adam Tebrugge on conducting a campaign worthy of imitation and deserving of his community's respect. As he ran for Public Defender of the 12th Judicial Circuit and lost by less than a percentage point, Adam maintained paramount criteria for integrity, honesty and general good karma. Adam refused to malign his opponent, campaigning instead on the passion that had driven him to fight for the rights of every citizen in our community, regardless of income, for twenty-three years.

It was a sincere pleasure to be involved, even in small part, with Mr. Tebrugge's campaign. We wish his opponent and victor Larry Eger all the best as he succeeds Elliot Metcalfe in defending the rights of our indigent citizens. It is my candid and sincere hope that Mr. Eger has acquired, through over two decades of comaraderie with Mr. Tebrugge, some of that same passion. It will be necessary as he fights for those who need him the most, and sometimes for those who commit the crimes we all cannot bear to think of; for these are American citizens and they deserve their Constitutional rights within our justice system.

Three cheers for Adam Tebrugge, a true champion of equality, a man of principal, and a servant of the people.

Sharp Painting: Commitment to Sharp Quality

Sharp Painting has quietly carved a niche in Sarasota as the finest residential home painter in our community. For the past five years, owner Brad Augsburger has concentrated solely on customer service and extreme attention to the quality and detail of his workmanship. With this attention came the exclusive use of Benjamin Moore paint products from his friends at Sarasota Paint. Brad fully endorses the richness and endurance of Benjamin Moore, and believes that an initial investment in products like the Aura paint line results a long-term cost savings to the homeowner.
Brad's goal is to bring professionalism into painting in Sarasota. Through a critical eye, Brad demands perfection on his projects, whether they be newly constructed estate homes or small repainted rooms. Sharp Painting takes careful steps to ensure the longevity of their work, including cleaning and pressure washing, scraping, mold treatment and primer application with the finest products available.

Kangaroo is looking forward to providing Sharp Painting with a complete marketing package.

Sarasota Herald Tribune Endorses Adam Tebrugge

Excerpt from the endorsement:

"...Positive relationships with court personnel work in his favor, as do experience with the toughest cases and his dogged determination on behalf of his clients.
'The public defender's office is Adam's passion; it's in his soul,'
one lawyer, who has observed both candidates, told us.
That type of testimony tips the scales in favor of Tebrugge.
We recommend Adam Tebrugge for public defender, 12th judicial circuit."

Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Adam Tebrugge,

Democrat for Public Defender 12th Circuit

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. Goes PLATINUM

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. is honored to have been selected by Josh Wynne Construction to design and create a Florida Friendly Landscape for The Codding Cottage in historic Laurel Park. This unique home is expected to meet and exceed all requirements for the Platinum level of the LEED Green Build Rating System, making it the most energy-efficient and sustainable residence in Sarasota, and one of the first in the nation to receive this designation. The Codding Cottage will also be certified by The Florida Green Building Coalition and EnergyStar.
In order to take full advantage of the minimal landscape allowance and spatial constraints of the property, Michael is proposing a series of spaces that are functional, intimate and appropriate to the concept of The Codding Cottage. Using 100% Florida native plants and irrigated from harvested rainwater, the landscape of the home will compliment the innovation and sustainability of its building methods and materials. Michael proposes minimal yet functional lawn space, recycled hardscape materials, raised vegetable gardens and shade-providing overhead structures adorned with native grapevines. According to Josh Wynne, The Codding Cottage features a long list of the latest innovations in technology and green construction. All of these products and experts have helped bring this home to a level of efficiency and sustainability not often achieved. Sustainable construction practices, healthy product choices, energy efficient features, and water conscious design make this home as inspiring as it is beautiful.The Codding Cottage will be featured at e-fest November 15th, and on the Junior League Holiday Tour of Homes December 5th & 6th.

Kangaroo looks forward to coordinating award applications and media relations for this project.

Florida Licensed Midwives Week: Fall Festival

October 1 - 7 was celebrated statewide as Florida Licensed Midwives Week. Saturday, a Fall Festival was held at Sarasota's Rosemary Court. The festival, sponsored by Florida Friends of Midwives (FFOM) and International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), raised awareness about midwifery in our community.Guests enjoyed a rummage sale, bake sale, bounce house, face (and belly) painting, pumpkin patch, professional photography, cookie decorating, candy necklaces, live music (thank you Carmela, Tanya, Doug, Marcus and sweet Simeon) and more. All proceeds were split by FFOM and ICAN.Kangaroo provided event planning and web marketing for the event. Special thanks to Upscale Artisans for facepainting, to Fruitville Grove for the pumpkin patch, to Valerie Joy Photography and Jamie Love Photo for portrait donation, to Gana Gilkey for event photography, and to The Snappy Turtle for rummage sale donations.