Shauna Donahue Industrial Technologies Program Manager Suncoast Technical College Back Shauna Donahue Industrial Technologies Program Manager Suncoast Technical College
Ann Livingston Policy Director Southeast Sustainability Directors Network Back Ann Livingston Policy Director Southeast Sustainability Directors Network
Darcy Young Director of Planning and Communications Sarasota Bay Estuary Back Darcy Young Director of Planning and Communications Sarasota Bay Estuary
Lee Hayes Bryon Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Director Back Lee Hayes Bryon Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Director
Justin Dixon Humble Mumble Back Justin Dixon Humble Mumble Humble Mumble Chef Justin Dixon is an Atlanta native; he began his career studying at the Art Institute of Atlanta and working at the famed Pano’s & Paul’s in 2007. From there Dixon went on to work under some of the best chefs in the city of Atlanta; the list of noted chefs that he had the pleasure to train under include Ian Winslade, Zeb Stevenson, Shaun Doty, and Chris Hall. In fact, it was with Chris Hall and Ben Barth at Local Three where he really honed his skills. He then went on to be sous chef at the Spence under Wesley True. Before being tapped, to take over the kitchen at The Shed at Glenwood and later opening Bully Boy to rave reviews. After his stint at Bully Boy, Chef Dixon took on the unique task of opening chef for Wonderkid serving updated takes on diner classics out of a 5000 sqft space that was open 7 days a week breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also included a Ice Cream Counter and 40 seat private dining room. In 2020, the world went on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During that time he facilitated a food program that helped sustain the restaurant through the pandemic and rebuild clientele through implementations such as flexible menu options, special events, value driven purchasing, and guest interaction through social media. In his spare time he is a proud plant dad and currently raising over 75 different species. Dixon confessed politics junky, Outkast stan, and lover of Coca Cola and Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts.
Shirley Hughes Sweet Cheats Back Shirley Hughes Sweet Cheats Sweet Cheats was created by a National Level Figure Competitor, Shirley Hughes, along with her husband Robert Tubbs and with the help of many friends and family. During her 3 years spent training for her NPC competitions, Shirley was only allowed to eat certain foods and wasn’t always able to have what she was craving. She began taking notes on these cravings, and turning them into little treats for herself when her strenuous dieting for each competition was over. While in training, one “cheat” meal was allowed per week, and hers were usually sweet concoctions. She then decided on a whim to turn her favorite treats into cupcakes not only for herself but for fellow teammates, the RocStarzz, as personal gifts. From there, requests started coming in and the demand was on. It was an instant success! As you can see (and taste!), the “Sweet Cheats” name comes directly from Shirley’s competition background. Shirley still promotes health and wellness and is still very active in the gym, but makes sure that if you are going to spend your cheat calories on one of her desserts, it’s going to be worth it!