Denise Mei & Nicole Mei BROKER ASSOCIATE REALTOR 14 SCENE | JULY 2017 from the executive editor thought much about our nation’s capital. Maybe since I grew up in New York City surrounded by art, culture and lots of museums, I thought it would be much the same. Was I wrong! We marveled at the splendor, the architecture, the archives, the monuments. We were like kids again when we toured the White House, thrilled to walk in the footsteps of our nation’s presidents. We saw the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the gun that killed Abraham Lincoln, and the bed in which he died. We visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� visited the National Cathedral where I took a photo of my ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ the seat reserved for every president who attends service. Everywhere we turned there was American history we were eager to explore. But what touched us the most was looking at row after row of white headstones at Arlington National bearing the names ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� our country for all of us. We talked about how much we take our freedom for granted, and how we could be there on this beautiful sunny day without a care in the world because of these brave people. How we should never feel entitled to anything just because we were fortunate enough to be born in a country where we can enjoy freedom, while others �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� instead cherish the unity and pride that binds us together rather than the political differences that drive us apart. We owe civility, brotherhood and so much more to the many who have laid down their lives for us. The beauty of freedom. Try to imagine living without it. julie@scenesarasota.com DID YOU ALSO KNOW President John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on the 4th of July? Adams and Jefferson, who both signed the Declaration of Independence, died on the same day within hours of each other in 1826. 941.685.3198 | 941.400.0540 DeniseMei@michaelsaunders.com | NicoleMei@michaelsaunders.com 3BR/3BA Canal front with 2 boat lifts & recently renovated. A4178722 5146 Sandy Beach Avenue, Sarasota | Siesta Key | $1,200,000 4BR/4BA Custom Todd Johnston home with elegant architecture & high end features. A4177313 8838 Bloomfield Boulevard, Sarasota | Silver Oak | $719,000 5BR/3.5BA Estate pool home in gated tennis community. A4154583 5197 Flicker Field Circle, Sarasota | The Landings | $985,500
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