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by Roger Drouin | City Editor

Density increase considered Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

A density increase in the Rosemary District would change the way developers build projects in the north-ofdowntown district.

Rosemary advocates say it could usher in and speed up redevelopment and growth in the district, which was an-

ticipated before the current recession and housing crash.

The possibility of an increase in residential density arose at a community meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, held to discuss a parcel of city-owned land in Rosemary as well as parking solutions.

“We are at a moment in time when the development world is becoming active again,” said Ian Black, of Rosemary-based Ian Black Real Estate. “We have such an

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Jim Lampl looks at an aerial photo of a cityowned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.

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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota is helping Sarasota put the pedal to the metal by sponsoring a bike and bike-part collection from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15. The event will take place in the UUCS parking lot and is co-sponsored by Suncoast Community Bikes, a startup nonprofit for bikes for the poor.

The organization collects, repairs and distributes bicycles and bicycle parts, but donations are needed to keep the program going.

For more information, call 206-6201.

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Abby Zion narrates “A Hanukkah Happening” Sunday, Dec. 9, at Temple Emanu-El’s religious school. After the performance, students exchanged gifts, played games and enjoyed coloring dreidels, meeting Judah and eating latkes and donuts. For more photos, see page 1B.

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by Roger Drouin | City Editor

City to consider Payne Park leash rule An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

Carol Kruse walks the halfmile winding trail in Payne Park about twice a week because the red pebble path is easier on her knees and feet.

A few months ago, during one of those walks, a dog off its leash ran into Kruse near the park’s

popular children’s playground.

Kruse was OK, but the incident made her nervous because large dogs were running off leash so close to the children’s play area.

“If you have loose dogs and children (nearby), that is an accident waiting to happen,” Kruse said.

Kruse recently sent an email to city commissioners on the topic and has heard back from city officials. Although a city ordinance requires pet owners to keep dogs on a leash at several city

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opportunity here. The greatest deterrent to redeveloping Rosemary is the zoning.”

During the meeting, developer Mindy Kauffman, who owns Rosemary property known as the old “Boxing Club” at the corner of Central Avenue and Sixth Street, asked a question about increasing density in the district. In response, Sarasota Chief Planner Ryan Chapdelain asked how many people in the room would support a zoning change that would allow developers to build more units in the district. About two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the Rosemary District.

Jim Lampl, a partner at Savory Street International Café and Bakery in Rosemary, looked at an aerial photograph of the city-owned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts before the meeting started.

Lampl said he thinks increased density throughout Rosemary could entice developers who might otherwise not want to build there, but it’s important to limit the height of projects.

“We are asking for increased density, but not big towers,” Lampl said.

Lampl said the area doesn’t want a Kanaya-type project. The Kanaya condo, on South Orange Avenue, towers above surrounding Laurel Park and Burns Square.

Devin Rutkowski, who plans to open a blues restaurant in the neighborhood, said that increased density would clear the way for the area to get new residential projects with units available for younger artists and professionals.

“The goal is a variety of housing with a variety of price points, so we can have a variety of people,” Rutkowski said.

A change from Downtown Edge to Downtown Core zoning in Rosemary would allow a developer to build up to twice as many residential units. Such a zoning change would take about a year and would require a change to the city’s

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The density increase would allow developers to build less-expensive studios and smaller apartment units, Rutkowski said.

“During the big boom, developers were building 3,500-square-foot units (downtown),” Rutkowski said. “Four hundred to 600 square feet of dwelling space is all a young person needs to start a life in downtown.”

City Manager Tom Barwin scheduled the meeting to get input on a privatepublic project on the city-owned land at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts. The city also owns another vacant lot that is being used as a parking lot. Barwin hopes a project on the land can be a catalyst for future growth in the Rosemary district.

Combined, there are about 1.1 acres that can be used for a public-private “catalyst” mixed-use project.

Current Downtown Edge zoning allows about 27 residential units on each cityowned parcels, but that could change.

A zoning change from Downtown Edge to Downtown Core would allow a developer to build more than 50 units — if the developer could design the units in a project that fits the parcels.

No matter what happens, Barwin is optimistic.

“Something good will come of this,” he said at the end of the meeting Monday.

Pam Anast, owner of the Sarasota Collection Home Store, said that more than residential projects are needed in the district.

“We need people living there,” Anast said. “But we also need retail, places for coffee shops.”

Parking is also a necessity.

City officials are working on a plan to add on-street parking in the district. A parking component could also be included in the project at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.

“I want to compliment the city manager,” Black said. “This is the first time in 20 years that a city manager has even mentioned the Rosemary district.”

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012

ORANGE AVENUE

by Roger Drouin | City Editor

Hudson Bayou battles speeders An accident in January 2010 on Orange Avenue, just south of the Hudson Bayou bridge, resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

As a result of that crash, the police department put up the flashing sign on the street to warn drivers if they are speeding. Nearly two decades earlier, the city had installed two speed tables on Orange Avenue.

Despite the two speed tables through the neighborhood and smaller speed bumps installed on narrow side streets, residents say speeding continues to be a problem on the north-south street often used as a cutthrough to get to and from south Sarasota.

“I’ve been here 30 years, and people who live on Orange have always complained about speeding,” said Hudson Bayou resident George Haborak.

Michael Schneiderman, who also lives in Hudson Bayou, wrote an email to City Commissioner Terry Turner Dec. 5, asking city officials to consider installing two additional speed tables on a quarter-mile stretch of Orange Avenue.

“We are right in the middle of this speedway,” Schneiderman said in an interview with the Sarasota Observer. “We have witnessed many close car accidents. It has gotten worse.”

Many drivers speed up after they pass the flashing speed

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Residents request additional speed tables on Orange Avenue to slow motorists, many who use the street as a cut-through.

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by Roger Drouin | City Editor

City names new downtown economic leader In Greenville, S.C., Norman Gollub led efforts to reduce commercial vacancies and formed a revitalization overlay.

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Orange Avenue is used as a cut-through during the afternoon and morning commute hours. sign just south of the Hudson Bayou bridge, he said.

Even more traffic has been temporarily rerouted to Orange Avenue because a portion of Osprey Avenue, which runs parallel and to the east, has been closed for construction work on Lift Station No. 7.

“We get the big trucks, hospital traffic and all the traffic from Osprey,” said Schneiderman’s wife, Paula. “We can’t manage the amount of traffic, but, certainly, I hope we can do something to manage the speeders.”

Right across from the Schneidermans’ home, a

motorcycle police officer sometimes issues tickets to speeders.

“We love to see that officer,” Paula said. “We need all the help we can get.”

Rob Patten, president of the Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association, lives on Hawthorne Street, which gets less traffic because the road does not have access to U.S. 41. Orange Avenue gets upward of 16,000 cars a day.

“It’s not like driving down 41,” Patten said. “There are kids playing, people are walking their dogs.”

The pair of speed tables and the sign have helped, but en-

forcement is key, Patten said.

Long-term radar monitoring by police would increase deterrence, he said.

“That would be a good signal to send out: If you speed, you will get caught,” Patten said. “I’m sure there are other neighborhoods that deal with this.”

City officials told Schneiderman they will get back to him with more information about the process for installing additional speed tables on Orange Avenue.

“I don’t think it would cost too much to put in some (more) speed tables,” Schneiderman said.

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If the proposed entertainment district moves ahead, the rules need to be enforced, Beloff said.

Under the current noise ordinance, if police respond to a complaint and someone at the loud-music source turns down the volume, no summons is issued, said Sarasota Capt. Paul Sutton.

“That is the way the ordinance is written,” Sutton said.

John Vetri, property manager at Five Points, also talked about Club Ivory.

He said there were fewer problems with the low-key restaurant that was there before the nightclub occupied that space.

“We were talking light jazz, and now we have a full-blown club there,” Vetri said.

Vetri said he would like to see any conversations about noise proposals or entertainment district involve downtown residents.

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City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo has been spearheading the effort, and although an ordinance has not been drafted, the framework for the entertainment district calls for an increased decibel sound level and an extra hour before nightly noise restrictions go into effect.

The proposed district would stretch more than six downtown blocks from Central Avenue east to U.S. 301, and from Fruitville Road south to State Street (see map).

Caragiulo said current regulations are ambiguous and prohibit most sounds downtown, and that a vibrant downtown should include some sidewalk cafés with music.

According to Caragiulo, it makes sense to set aside an area downtown with specific noise rules — instead of applying an outlying neighborhood rule to the more active downtown area.

A handful of residents spoke out against the measure at the Downtown Improvement District meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, after Caragiulo made a presentation on the concept.

“I live in 50 Central, and I don’t want to live in an entertainment zone,” said David Eckel.

Other downtown condo residents said they wouldn’t mind seeing more shops and restaurants, but are not in agreement of a block of late-night establishments.

Faye Beloff lives in a condo unit above Club Ivory. She spoke of an early-morning noise incident in November.

“I was awakened by boom, boom, boom from a DJ at Ivory,” Beloff said.

“Police didn’t do anything. They walked

204 noise complaints throughout the city; two summonses were issued downtown, both at 1400 Main St. Ron Rayevich, a resident at The Plaza at Five Points, said downtown needs a vibrant retail climate, not live-music venues that are closed all day when other shops and cafés are open on Main Street.

“The question is whether an entertainment zone will become a new Bourbon Street or a new Ybor City,” Rayevich said.

“No one whom I am aware of wants to make this Bourbon Street or Ybor,” said Caragiulo.

Peter Fanning, president of the Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association, worked with Caragiulo on the proposal. Fanning said the city’s current noise ordinance is confusing, and the purpose of an entertainment district is not to create a “club-row atmosphere.”

“Is this a place with strip joints? No, that is not what anyone who is responsible for what happens downtown wants,” Fanning said.

Sarasota has named Norman Gollub, former economic development manager for Greenville, S.C., the new downtown economic development coordinator.

Gollub spent six years, from 1998 to 2004, in the South Carolina city with a population of 61,000, working to reduce commercial vacancies downtown and to secure more than $825,000 for improvement projects, according to his resume. Gollub also led efforts to bring in $50 million in private development and form an overlay zone to guide revitalization. There are high hopes for the new Gollub downtown economic steward who helped turnaround Greenville.

“Mr. Gollub was selected from an extensive group of resumes because of his very appropriate experience and high marks for what he did in several communities — perhaps most impressively in Greenville, which is a very progressive community,” said Steve Queior, president and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Queior said he doesn’t expect Gollub to “walk on water,” but he expects the new economic steward to be at the center of activity to make downtown Sarasota stand out and attract new businesses and development.

“He is very well-rounded, and I am encouraged in terms of what he will bring to the city,” said Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown.

The job description for Gollub’s post in Sarasota will be similar to his job in South Carolina.

A main goal for Sarasota’s new downtown economic development coordinator is to try to keep businesses from moving to other commercial districts — including The Mall at University Town Center that broke ground in October.

The new economic coordinator will also be responsible for implementing strategies to increase the number of businesses and jobs downtown, bringing market-rate apartments for working professionals and overseeing an effort to add a pharmacy downtown.

Costs associated with the position are funded by three organizations — with the city contributing $40,000; the DID contributing $25,000; and the chamber’s “Sarasota Tomorrow” fund contributing $25,000.

While in Greenville, Gollub also managed district funding and supervised a downtown streetscape program.

For the past seven years, Gollub was a principal at his planning consultant firm in Portland, Ore. focusing on economic development and urban design for public and private clients. One of Gollub’s projects included securing funding grants and forming downtown revitalization strategies for Cascade Locks, Ore. One big challenge is that Gollub will not have access to funding to do much more than conduct studies, said downtown advocate and DID president Ernie Ritz.

Such past improvements as bringing Whole Foods downtown or building Five Points Park all took accessible funds.

Although securing money in the current economic climate won’t be easy, Queior said Gollub has experience in grant writing and advocating for funding beyond the city.

And some changes or “new ways of looking at things” won’t cost much, Queior noted.

Gollub and his wife will move to Sarasota in January.

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+ McNees to start as city manager of Melbourne After three-and-a half years away from city administration, former Sarasota City Manager Mike McNees is getting back into the ring.

McNees was city manager in Sarasota from 2001 to 2007, and after resigning he filled a post as county administrator of Blaine County, Idaho. McNees, who ran track for Indiana University, left public administration in 2008 for USA Track and Field, where he served as chief operating officer and later as interim chief executive officer.

McNees starts a new job on Florida’s east coast as Melbourne’s city manager Feb. 4.

“For all the craziness of it, there is a lot to be said for it,” McNees said about the tough job of running a city.

While working for USA Track and Field, McNees traveled a lot.

“I saw a lot of places I wouldn’t have seen,” McNees said. “But I’m not connected to the community I live in at all.

I’m getting back into public administration to be part of a community again.”

With a population of 70,000, Melbourne has a strong aeronautical and aviation industry—in addition to tourism. The city has a workforce of about 1,000, compared to Sarasota’s city workforce of about 540.

McNees will be moving from Indianapolis with his wife, Hazel.

The newlyweds married in March.

+ Construction begins on P.F. Chang’s Construction work is set to begin soon on a new P.F. Chang’s restaurant at the corner of U.S. 41 and Osprey Avenue.

Site work is under way, and the contractor is expected to start construction within weeks.

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 Ramblewood Acres Neighborhood Association Meeting — Thursday, Dec. 13, for more information call Matt Ayers at 365-5823.  Development Review Committee — Wednesday, Dec. 19, City Hall, Room 112, 1565 First St., Sarasota  Alta Vista Neighborhood Meeting — Thursday, Dec. 27, Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood St., Sarasota

“They expect to start (construction) at the end of December or the beginning of January,” said developer Mark Kauffman, of Bayou Associates Ltd., who purchased the property in June.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. plans to open the doors to the new downtown Sarasota location in July 2013, well before the 2013 fall season.

On Sept. 17, city commissioners approved a plan to vacate a portion of the road to make way for the restaurant’s parking. Kauffman expects to secure a building permit next week for construction of the 6,900-squarefoot, stand-alone building.

+ City interviews finance director candidates On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the city hosted in-state candidates for the position of finance director.

Interviews were scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13.

Sarasota expects to name a new finance director before the City Commission’s Jan. 7 meeting.

Current Finance Director Chris Lyons announced his retirement due to health reasons in September.

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Students make sweet creations for festival As part of the fourth-annual CYD Gingerbread Festival, area students and youth groups have built more than 150 gingerbread houses to be put on display.

If you go Fourth Annual CYD Gingerbread Festival What: Friday and Saturday night features three teams of high school students, who will face off in a gingerbread housebuilding competition.

When: takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 Where: Potter Building, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd.

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Payton Saturen, Alexandra Perez and Desiree Glasgow take a break from making their gingerbread house at Girls Inc.

before turning the girls loose to begin the building process.

“I wanted them to be able to use their imaginations,” she says. “They can use anything I have.”

The girls showed no lack of creativity, building Tootsie Roll reindeer, marshmallow chimneys, Rice Krispies treat stairs and clothespin penguins to adorn Santa’s North Pole abode.

The festival rules don’t specify that the creations must be a house, and Bogues says some standout entries from previous

years have included a model of the Brooklyn Bridge, Snoopy’s doghouse, Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and a car wash.

Whatever theme students choose, Bogues says she’s happy to provide a chance for youth and adults to work together to create something of which they can be proud.

“My favorite part is seeing a young person come in, dragging their parent by the wrist, to show off their house,” she said.

“Everybody deserves that opportunity to feel proud of something they’ve created and to show it to others.”

Right: SMA student Julie Loredo puts the finishing touches on her class’ gingerbread house.

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Behind closed doors at Sarasota schools and youth groups, a massive construction project is under way. But, the children aren’t using hammers and nails. Their tools of choice are of the edible variety: frosting glue, M&M pavers, gumdrop shingles and, of course, gingerbread lumber.

Friday, Dec. 14, their hard work will be put on display as part of the fourth annual CYD Gingerbead Festival, held at the Potter Building at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The festival will showcase more than 150 gingerbread houses during the weekend.

“The festival grew out of the philosophy of pairing youth and adults to work together to showcase the great things our youth can bring to the community,” says CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues.

“The idea resonated with us, because we wanted to showcase their creativity.

People who come will see no two houses alike, and they will be amazed at their vision and creative display.”

Over the past week, students tapped their imaginations to build gingerbread creations to be entered in the weekendlong festival. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each age group: elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults.

Two groups of girls began work on their projects Thursday, Dec. 6, at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County. After voting on a theme, the groups settled on a log cabin and Santa’s house at the North Pole.

Girls Inc. resident chef Tricia Dickerson loaded up trays of candy and supplies,

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Barbara Blumfield Barbara Blumfield, a Sarasota Bay Club resident, has donated to Season of Sharing for the past 10 years.

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Each week through December, The Observer will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 13-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

Barbara Blumfield has had a giving spirit since she was a child. She says that seeing her parents help friends and relatives move from Germany to the United States, to escape the Holocaust, inspired her to start helping people in any way possible, so she started donating to her temple and the Jewish Federation.

“That stuck in my mind the most,” she says of her parents’ generosity.

“It just became the natural thing to do — the thing you wanted to do. My father was in a position in which he was lucky enough to have some money, and he wanted to be able to help those in need.”

Born and raised in Chicago, Blumfield moved to Alton, Ill., a small town, which she says helped her be more aware of issues taking place on a local level.

She began visiting Longboat Key in 1993 as a snowbird, and she says it wasn’t long before she fell in love with Sarasota’s local arts scene and thriving culture, in which she became involved.

Despite its reputation as a relatively affluent area, Blumfield also realized that there were a lot of local families in need of help, and when she read about the Season of Sharing cam-

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paign in the newspaper, she saw an opportunity to put her giving nature to use.

“Season of Sharing caught my attention immediately,” she says.

“When I see the families, and I realize they’re the ones being helped, there’s a real one-to-one relationship. There’s an opportunity to help right here in Sarasota.”

Now, 10 years later, Blumfield continues to donate to the campaign annually. She says that though she’s also involved in donating to the local arts scene, supporting organizations such as the opera, ballet and orchestra, the Season of Sharing campaign offers a unique philanthropic opportunity that keeps her donating each year.

“It’s such a worthwhile cause,” she says. “One hundred percent of the money goes to charity. It reaches so many so many people — it’s beautiful.”

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+ The Observer editorials have changed my opinion

Dear Editor: Congratulations on your splendid editorials.

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I used to believe that municipal mismanagement and dysfunction was a Northeast condition. The incompetency relative to the city of Sarasota has changed my opinion.

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+ Tips for safe holiday shopping Dear Editor: Right on schedule, just as we’re feeling warmly about the holidays, we read about a woman robbed at an ATM and an elderly man knocked over and robbed in a parking lot. It breaks our hearts to read about these incidents.

It’s not surprising if reading these stories makes some of us a little nervous about venturing into the holiday shopping jungle. That’s an understandable, but not a necessary, response.

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formation will make you smarter, and if you’re smarter, you’re more confident. And if you’re angry, and confident, you’re better protected. So even though you may read these tips every year, they bear repeating: • Lock your car doors when you’re in and out of the car.

• Be observant and alert. Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.

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The real fix for schools With Florida being a typical bipolar, right — that Florida’s economic future and 50%-49%, blue state-red state with fortunes will hinge on how well today and a predominantly left-leaning media, tomorrow’s Florida children are educated Republican Gov. Rick Scott seldom gets and able to perform in the 21st century credit for the good he does and is doing. economy.

Surely you didn’t read anywhere in But after reading Scott’s College and Florida’s mainstream media that Gov. Scott Career FIRST agenda, we couldn’t help but received a standing ovation last jump to the conclusion that month in Washington, D.C., this is another color of lipstick when he spoke at the Federalist and a different dress on the Society’s National Lawyers same tired and bedraggled state Convention. Scott told his public education bag lady. audience, among other things: Scott hasn’t been in Florida “My message is simple. long enough to have seen Everything we do in what we have over the past 30 government must be focused years — year after year, decade on helping families pursue their after decade of governors and dreams by getting a great job, lawmakers attempting to turn FIRST a quality education for their Florida’s public education AGENDA children and keeping the cost of systems into something they ONLINE living low. never will become, nor are To read Gov. “In fact, every day, when capable of becoming.

Scott’s College confronted with a new Sure, they make progress now and Career FIRST legislative idea or proposal, I and again, Gov. Jeb Bush often agenda, go first ask, ‘How will this impact a cited as the most successful online to: flgov. family making $40,000 a year?’” implementing reform in the com/2012/10/25/ Those who know Scott know past 30 years. governor-rickscott-announcesthat what he says is the way he But the truth is, little if college-andlives. He is relentless in staying anything has changed. Just career-firstfocused on a goal. (If only those look at the SAT scores in the agenda/) in Washington would follow accompanying box. And keep in through on Scott’s message.) mind the scores have hovered Lately, Scott particularly and deteriorated even after has emphasized his goals scores of legislative reforms SAT SCORES: for education. We all have and millions upon billions NO IMPROVEMENT of more dollars poured heard his wanting to push “STEM” degrees at the into the public education SAT mean scores of university level — degrees systems. college-bound students. in science, technology, You can detect from FLORIDA engineering and math.

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Reading/Math He likewise appears First agenda that he is 1995-96........... 498/496 determined to reign in the trying to maneuver and 2000-01........... 498/499 ever-rising costs of a college reform within the system, 2005-06........... 496/497 2008-09........... 497/498 education. And in late offering mild reforms 2009-10........... 496/498 October, he introduced his likely to gain support of 2010-11........... 487/489 “College and Career FIRST legislators, teachers and (Focusing Investments parents. Scott isn’t stupid; U.S. on Results for Students he knows few people would 1995-96........... 505/508 and Teachers)” education 2000-01........... 506/514 tolerate what really must 2005-06........... 503/518 agenda for the 2013 be done. He has learned 2008-09........... 501/515 legislative agenda. about “government in the 2009-10........... 501/516 It’s safe to say Scott margins,” drip by drip.

2010-11........... 497/514 laid out for the Federalist Here’s the truth about Source: National Center Society that in the last public education in for Educational Statistics two years of his first term America: It has become an the top-three items on abject failure, the epitome his agenda will remain jobs, education of socialism. and reducing the cost of government for Think of it this way: No one owns taxpayers.

Florida’s public schools. Sure, taxpayers Readers of these pages know we have do. But they really don’t have an owner’s been among Scott’s staunchest supporters control; they don’t make the rules. They from the day he declared his candidacy send their money to Tallahassee where 160 for governor. He so far has remained true elected politicians dictate how 67 school to his campaign pledges — far unlike his boards with 300,000 employees in 4,000 most immediate predecessor, refusing to schools are to educate more than 3 million shift his principles for the sake of political students. expediency. He’s pragmatic about this And what do we think is going to happen position, too: Scott is ready to accept in such a system — in a system in which so voters’ rejection in 2014 for doing what he many parents believe, because their sales believes is right rather than doing what taxes and property taxes fund the public might be popular. schools, that they abdicate the education We’ll take exception, however, to Scott’s of their children to a monopolistic efforts on education. We’ll applaud his bureaucratic system? earnestness and determination to try to We get exactly what we deserve. improve Florida’s public education system.

We wish Gov. Scott well in his efforts Scott never walks away from challenges to reform Florida’s schools, but little will on the job. He is convinced — and he is change. The only way to reform public

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edcuation is to blow it up and — yes — let the private sector sort it out.

It’s remarkable that in a country where everyone knows the private sector is better at everything than is the government, we persist in lett ing our most valuable possessions — our children — become wards of the government.

+ Hope springs eternal

Could it be true? Or is this just a delusion?

Twice in the span of a week groups in Sarasota were talking about steps that — gasp — would help the city of Sarasota grow economically.

While the nabobs circle to block Walmart in Alta Vista, downtown condo residents, business owners and city officials advanced discussions recently to create a livemusic, entertainment district downtown that would include relaxing some of the city’s onerous, anti-young people noise ordinances.

For the city of Sarasota, that these discussions are occurring is earth-moving.

And then, in the wake of this, Rosemary District property owners and city officials discussed at a public meeting Tuesday night the idea of rezoning the district to allow for increased residential densities.

Again, the earth moved!

Could it be the ice is actually beginning to melt around the Luddites? Could it be they are starting to recognize what city Commissioners Terry Turner and Paul Caragiulo and business owner Ian Black and others (us included) have been saying for more than a decade: If the city of Sarasota ever hopes to climb out of its ever-tightening, fiscal straightjacket, and if downtown Sarasota expects to remain competitive with Lakewood Ranch and the new Benderson mall at University Parkway and Interstate 75, the city will need more downtown and downtownedge housing for the 20- and 30-something professionals who don’t have the means to live in multimillion-dollar, waterfront highrises.

As we listened to several 30-somethings last week at a Ringling College of Art and Design “Imagination Conversation,” the question arose: What are barriers to Sarasota becoming Florida’s creative capital?

“Not enough high-skilled, young technology people,” said one. “And that’s because there’s no place for them to live,” said another. “They want to live downtown, and have restaurants and places to go, but they can’t afford the high-rises. Why doesn’t anyone build some housing that young people can actually afford?”

Here’s why: Because certain, small groups of Luddites fight any and everything that might actually attract people and increase commerce. And the planning and zoning bureaucrats at City Hall for too long have embraced the culture of “no” — as opposed to the culture of “Let’s see how we can help you make that happen within the law.”

We have referred to Commissioner Terry Turner often on this subject; it’s not just us: For the city of Sarasota to survive financially, it needs more people. Let the music play. Build it, and they will come.

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+ Manatee Schools deficit grows Manatee County’s Interim Superintendent of Schools David Gayler announced Dec. 4, he had found another $7 million of unbudgeted items in the district’s budget, a number that added to the $3.4 million deficit announced in September.

“This is a challenge different than any I have experienced,” Gayler said. “The numbers are worse than I expected. Now, the goal is to install a process prior to the new superintendent coming aboard that prevents these things from happening. The new superintendent should start with an open, clean slate. I don’t want them to deal with what I am dealing with. It would be not fair and not wise.”

Gayler aims to find $2.8 million in savings to fund more unbudgeted items announced last week, such as overtime pay, money for the international baccalaureate program at three schools, busing to athletic events and band uniforms.

Gayler said a 1% bonus promised to staff, totaling $2.5 million, was left out of the budget while budget estimates for utility bills and payment for unused sick and vacation days are under-budgeted by $1.5 million.

In addition, Gayler revealed no one person was assigned to coordinate full-time equivalent counts, which is used to get money from the state. Instead, the role was spread among schools and departments, which resulted in 17,000 errors and $5 million lost revenue.

A separate, independent audit of the School District’s budget is due back to School Board officials Jan. 14.

Siesta Key Association member Bob Luckner recently took a seat on the Sarasota County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management Advisory Board.

During an SKA meeting, Luckner outlined issues the county’s emergency operations currently face, including scarcity of medical supplies, and said that although he’s an at-large member, he would keep Siesta in mind with board decisions.

Ron Flynn, another board member, used his telecommunications background to analyze the county’s plan to replace its emergency communications system, which is expected to cost $30 million.

+ LBK Publix re-opens Thursday At 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, shopping will be a pleasure once again on Longboat Key. The island’s Publix will re-open nearly eight months after the Lakeland-based supermarket chain closed and demolished its 31-year-old store.

The new store has 49,000 square feet and features an event-planning center, Pacific wok station, salad bar with more than 20 items, enhanced produce, deli, bakery and seafood departments, coffee and many additional gluten-free, organic and international products. It also has a seating area with free Wi-Fi. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 7:45 a.m. Thursday. The store will have many free samples as well as gifts for the first several hundred customers.

Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

+ TAC asks for lower speed limit

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council voted unanimously Dec. 10, in favor of decreasing the speed limit of a half-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.

Siesta Key resident Sarah Cooper filed the petition to lower the 40-mile-per-hour speed limit between the intersections at Vista Hermosa Circle south to Sanderling Road by 15 miles per hour.

Cooper said neighbors joined the petition to improve driver safety at intersections the 25-mile-per-hour zone passing through restaurants and shops.

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Except Chocolate In January, city commissioners will discuss whether to extend the leash ordinance to Payne Park, the city’s $8.8 million signature park that opened in 2007.

Another possible option is that the city L imit 2 builds a separate fenced dog area where dogs can run freely, Mayor Suzanne Cokesaid 2 Liters Atwell. But, that would require that fundThe best holiday dinners start here. ing be set aside.

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Commissioners could also decide to expand a pet-free area around the playKeebler aside at ground, similar to an area set Roger Drouin Club or Town House Crackers Sapphire Shores Park where dogs are not Arnold Rich with Peanut. Rich said larger, permitted. unleashed dogs have run up to Peanut.

Butt Portion “It depends on the BUYphilosophy of what 1.39and in voice command feet commissioners want to Monday, do,” December said 10th Todd is within 100 Sugardale All prices effective Chicken Beef Bone-In to Sunday, December 30th doesn’t alleviate Shankhis worries.

Kucharski, general manager of Parks and Breast Rib Roast Precios válidos del Lunes 10 de Diciembre Portion Ham al Domingo 30 de Diciembre “They might think they have that dog lb lb lb Environment with the city’s public works department. “The question will be how to under control,” Rich said, “but if that dog decides it doesn’t like a smaller dog, there proceed at Payne Park or all parks.”

Atwell said the city needs to look at all of is nothing they can do about it.”

The leash regulations at Bayfront Park its dog policies at parks.

“I love dogs,” Atwell said. “But we need were put in place, in large part, because of some sort of framework so people feel safe similar situations in which residents complained that larger dogs were attacking going to a park.”

The issue of dogs and leash rules in smaller dogs, said Kucharski.

“This is about people’s safety, but it is parks has been controversial in the past. If the City Commission takes on the topic, as also about dogs’ safety,” Atwell said. “Peoplanned, the public will be able to weigh ple want to be able to safely walk their dogs and not worry about them being atin at the January meeting.

“We’re going to have a discussion,” At- tacked by another dog.”

Kruse and Rich said there used to be a well said. “I know there are a lot of people passionate about dogs. We will hear sug- sign that told park-goers that dogs must be on a leash, but it was removed. gestions about all of our parks.”

Lorraine Greer walks Payne Park’s multiLast Friday, Arnold Rich, who lives close to the park, walked his Jack Russell-Chi- use trail during her lunch break. She has huahua mix, Peanut, along the park’s mul- been seeing more and more dogs off leash. “(That) makes me nervous,” Greer said. tiuse trail.

Rich said he sees dogs off leash everyday. “They’re with their owner, but they are big Coke 2 Liters On several occasions, larger unleashed dogs and off leash.”

Assorted Varieties, Plus Deposit Greer said she noticed one woman was dogs aggressively ran up to Peanut, Where Applicable who is Theher best din texting on her phone while dogholiday ran always on a leash.

Las mejores cenas de navi loose and that the owner was not closely He says the city rule that pet owners can have their dog off leash as long as the dog watching the dog.

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Cops

Nov. 30 IF THE HAT FITS 11:40 p.m. — 2100 block Siesta Drive. Theft. Two women entered a store and were browsing in the hat section. The storeowner noticed one of the hats was missing, so she asked the women if they were buying it.

Both women denied they had the hat, and they left the area. An officer, however, later reviewed the surveillance video, which showed one of the women placing the hat into a large purse.

SARASOTA

Dec. 2 12 a.m. — 700 block S. Osprey Avenue.

Theft. While a resident was out of town, someone stole $18,000 worth of jewelry from her home. A cleaning woman is suspected to have taken it.

Dec. 3 UPSET EX 8:57 p.m. — 1900 block Hillview Street.

Dispute. A man approached his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend at a bar and began acting aggressively toward the new boyfriend. The couple told police that the man is upset his ex-girlfriend is dating someone, and he had been following them around “causing trouble.” An officer

ALL CLEAR 2:06 a.m. — 1800 block Main Street.

Open Doors. A lawyer called police about an unlocked door at his office. Officers checked the building, and found an employee on the second floor of the building watching television.

clerk told the man to leave, but he did not.

The clerk called police, who arrested the intoxicated man.

Dec. 5 PAWN STAR

explained the process to get a restraining order in place against the man.

JEWEL THIEF

Nov. 30

Corner

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7:48 a.m. — 700 block of N. Washington Blvd. Petit Theft. Someone walked into a backyard and stole a 10-speed black bicycle. The bicycle’s owner followed the thief on foot, who was wearing a denim jacket, blue jeans, a beige baseball cap and black sneakers. An officer later approached the thief, who was standing outside a pawn shop, and arrested him, but he would not reveal the location of the bicycle.

Dec. 4 DISTURBING THE PEACE 1:12 a.m. — 500 block N. Washington Boulevard. Dispute. An employee at a convenience store called police about a disturbance. A man was inside the store asking customers for cigarettes and money. The man left the area before officers arrived.

DON’T COME BACK

PUBLIC PROBLEM

11:17 a.m. — 2200 block Ringling Boulevard. Trespassing. A store manager caught a woman stealing from his store and told her that she was no longer allowed on his property. An officer issued a trespass warning for the woman.

7:30 p.m. — 1000 block N. Tamiami Trail. Disorderly Intoxication. An intoxicated man urinated near a utility pole and spit on the front window of a gas station. A gasstation clerk witnessed both activities. The

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Santa Paws Fur a Cause — takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Evie’s Family and Golf Center, 4715 Bee Ridge Road. The Humane Society, in conjunction with Sarasota defense of Animals, will host this fundraiser to benefit low-income families, who are unable to pay for the costs of spaying or neutering their pets. The event will feature animal adoptions, a live nativity, a raffle and auction. Cost is $5. Free for children younger than 10. Call 809-8673.

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Dec. 13 • Sarasota Christian at Booker (7:30 p.m.)

• Riverview vs. Southeast (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 14 • Sarasota vs. Manatee (7 p.m.)* • ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney (7 p.m.)

Dec. 15 • Sarasota Christian vs. Bradenton Christian (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 18 • Cardinal Mooney at Venice (7 p.m.)

Dec. 19 • Booker vs. Manatee (7:30 p.m.)

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Dec. 13 • ODA vs. Bishop McLaughlin (5:30 p.m.)

Dec. 14 • Sarasota at Manatee (7 p.m.)* • ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney (5:30 p.m.)

Dec. 17 • Booker at Lakewood Ranch (6 p.m.)

Dec. 18 • Sarasota at Riverview (7:30 p.m.)

• Cardinal Mooney vs. Manatee (6 p.m.)

Dec. 19 • Booker at Manatee (7:30 p.m.)

SOCCER (BOYS)

Dec. 13 • Sarasota Christian at ODA (7 p.m.)

• Cardinal Mooney vs. Gateway Charter (7 p.m.)

Dec. 14 • Sarasota vs. Venice (7:30 p.m.)* • ODA at Lemon Bay (7 p.m.)

Dec. 17 • SMA at Pepin (4:30 p.m.)

• Riverview vs. Lakewood Ranch (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 18 • Cardinal Mooney at Riverview (6 p.m.)

Dec. 19 • Sarasota vs. SMA (7:30 p.m., Senior Night) • Booker at Bayshore (7 p.m.)

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Sarasota High first-year head wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono and junior heavyweight Tobias Baker are adjusting to their new roles with the Sailors this season.

Sarasota High junior Tobias Baker became the first Sailors wrestler to win the Cougar Invitational Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

SARASOTA — Tobias Baker isn’t satisfied unless he’s giving it his all every time he steps onto the mat.

The Sarasota High junior is proud to be a wrestler, but he knows that carries an additional weight.

Baker not only strives to be a role model for his teammates, but he also understands the importance of making sure he’s physically and mentally prepared for each and every match.

This season, those two responsibilities have taken on a whole new meaning.

Prior to the start of the season, Baker and his teammate and friend, Austin Hobson, a senior, made the decision that Baker would move up a weight

class, so that the two could wrestle together one final time.

Baker, who went 34-6 last season at 220 pounds, moved up to heavyweight at the start of the season.

Now, in his first season as a heavyweight wrestler, Baker, who has had to adjust to competing against wrestlers who have 40 to 50 pounds on him, is off to an impressive start so far this season with a perfect 9-0 record. He also has seven pins thus far.

Most recently, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Baker won the Cougar Invitational in Plant City, defeating the No. 1 and No. 2 seed wrestlers en route to becoming the first Sarasota High wrestler to win the tournament.

“It’s always nice to know your

faster than your opponents,” Baker says. “I’m faster, but just as strong. That’s definitely a big advantage for me.”

Baker has spent the season training with first-year head coach Cezar Sharbono, which he says has helped him.

“He’s taught me technique and always (pushes) me to do my best,” Baker says. “That’s been a big plus on my side.

His skill level is definitely a lot higher than other skill levels, so I think that puts me over the bar.”

Baker began wrestling when he was in eighth grade after his father died. At the time, his mother wanted her son to find an outlet, and Baker gravitated toward wrestling.

Baker’s older brother picked

up the sport and he eventually decided to follow suit.

“Out of all of the sports, wrestling is the hardest and it makes you the toughest,” says Baker, who also plays football and is on the weightlifting team. “It’s man versus man. It’s kind of a challenge.

“It’s male domination,” Baker says. “There are no teammates out there with you, so you can’t blame anyone else. There’s no greater feeling than knowing you’re better than someone else.”

Baker went 12-1 in his first middle-school season. That summer, Baker moved to Sarasota and joined the Sailors wrestling team as a freshman.

Since then, Baker has developed into one of the team’s most dedicated and talented wrestlers.

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Dec. 13 • Sarasota Christian at ODA (5 p.m.)

• Cardinal Mooney vs. Gateway Charter (5 p.m.)

Dec. 14 • Sarasota at Venice (7:30 p.m.)* • SMA at Keswick Christian (5 p.m.)

• Riverview at East Lake (6 p.m.)* Dec. 18 • Cardinal Mooney vs. Lakewood Ranch (6 p.m.)

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Dec. 19 • Sarasota vs. SMA (5:30 p.m.)

• Booker at Bayshore (5 p.m.)

WEIGHTLIFTING (GIRLS)

Dec. 13 • Riverview vs. Booker, Sarasota and DeSoto County (3 p.m.)

Dec. 14 • Sarasota at Braden River and Riverview (3 p.m. at Riverview)

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The Sarasota Military Academy girls soccer team defeated Bradenton Christian 3-2 Dec. 6.

Kelli Kennedy scored a pair of goals and Lauren Gable scored one goal to lead the way for the Lady Eagles.

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The Sarasota Military Academy boys soccer team tied Bradenton Christian 3-3 Dec. 6.

Leonardo Cisneros, Brendan Dermody and Nick Dupras each scored one goal for the Eagles.

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The Riverview High boys soccer team blanked rival Sarasota 2-0 in a non-district match Dec. 5.

John Taylor and Matt Combs each scored one goal for the host Rams.

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The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 49-20 victory over Charlotte Dec. 6.

Natalie Wilcox paced the Lady Sailors with 12 points and eight rebounds. Emily Harding and Brooke Blackwell each added 10 points.

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team breezed to a 77-28 victory over ODA Dec. 4.

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Baker made the varsity squad as a sophomore, winning his first varsity tournament.

During the summer, Baker competed in the Disney Duals in which he went 12-2 and was named an All-American and finished as the national runner-up.

He also got the opportunity to wrestle with several Penn State University wrestlers during a summer camp, which has allowed him to see what it’s like to compete at the collegiate level. “He has had the experience of seeing what college wrestling is all about,� Sharbono says. “When you face those kinds of kids, it makes the fierce competition that much easier.�

This season, Baker has his sights set on winning district and regional titles and advancing to the state tournament — a feat he fell short of last season. “That’s been a goal of mine since I started wrestling,� Baker says. “I’m always working to push myself to the limits. To be a state champion, you need a lot of mental toughness. Making it isn’t going to be easy at all.�

In addition, Baker has aspirations of being one of the Sailors’ team captains this year. “I definitely want to be a captain,� Baker says. “My dad was a captain when he played sports and he always told me to (strive) to be a captain. It feels great to know people look up to you and can trust you to be a role model.�

Eventually, Baker would like to follow in his head coach’s footsteps and wrestle in college before, one day, coming back to Sarasota to coach. Baker hopes to visit the Citadel this summer, which is the most southern Division I college with a wrestling program in the United States. “I’m just mean and that’s what they’re looking for,� Baker says. “It’s definitely something I want to do.� “Toby is here for the right reasons,� Sharbono says. “He knows what it takes to go forth to the next level. You can’t just be a great wrestler. You have to be a well-rounded kid, which he is.�

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@yourobserver.com.

Replacing a legend

After serving as an assistant coach at Sarasota High last season, Bayshore High alum Cezar Sharbono was named the Sailors’ new head wrestling coach earlier this year.

SARASOTA — Cezar Sharbono has big shoes to fill.

After former Sarasota High wrestling coach Ron Jones, who coached the Sailors for 29 years, accepted a new position at the Sarasota Military Academy, Sharbono assumed the reins. “I’m replacing a legend,� Sharbono says. “I’m just trying to do the right things. I love Coach (Ron) Jones.

He’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever known, but I need do things my way not his way.�

Sharbono wrestled at Bayshore High before moving on to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where he was a two-time NCAA qualifier during his junior and senior seasons.

Sharbono began his coaching career four years ago as an assistant at Southeast High, where he also taught history.

The following year, Sharbono switched over to Palmetto where he also served as an assistant coach. Last year, Sharbono assumed a part-time position at Manatee School for the Arts.

At that time, Sharbono began assisting Jones at Sarasota. Sharbono had trained with Jones while he wrestled at Bayshore. After Jones’ position was eliminated at Sarasota and he switched over to SMA, Sharbono was approached about the head coaching vacancy.

Sharbono gladly accepted the position earlier this year, even though a history teaching position wasn’t available.

He was given the opportunity to teach ESE science, and after taking the necessary certification tests, he accepted the full-time position. “This is what I’ve always wanted,�

Sharbono says. “This is year one of the post coach Jones era.�

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The Temple Emanu-El religious school celebrated Hanukkah Sunday, Dec. 9, with a performance, gift exchange, food and games.

Seventh-graders put on a performance by Education Director Sabrina Silverberg entitled, “A Hanukkah Happening.” Children exchanged gifts, colored dreidels, met Judah and ate latkes and donuts.

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+ Michael Harshman joins Najmy Thompson Law Firm The law office of Najmy Thompson announced the affiliation of attorney Michael Harshman. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Harshman brings years of experience representing accident victims to his new position. He is also a member of the American Justice Association, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Sarasota Bar Association, Manatee Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. Najmy Thompson has offices in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.

+ Charlotte Hedge named Entrepreneur of the Year The Women’s Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter, recently named Charlotte Hedge (right) a member of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, entrepreneur of the year in recognition of her career achievements as a Realtor, as well as her community involvement and humanitarian efforts.

Hedge’s name will be submitted to the Florida State Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors as a nominee for recognition as statewide Entrepreneur of the Year and will also be submitted nationally for possible recognition.

+ Becky Tochip receives top insurance industry credentials Becky Tochip, of the Sarasota office of MetLife, was recently awarded one of the life insurance industry’s premier professional credentials, the Chartered Life Underwriter designation from the American College.

The CLU program gives insurance representatives the knowledge and skills needed to assist clients with their insurance and financial needs. To earn the CLU designation, Tochip passed the required courses for the program, met the specified experience level and ethical standards, and agreed to comply with the American College Code of Ethics and Procedures.

Tochip is a graduate of Florida International University with a Master's of Science in nursing, and she has worked in the financial services industry for 11 years.

+ Sarasota Memorial appoints new chief of cardiovascular surgery, unveils hybrid operating room Representatives from Columbia University Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial recently hosted a conference to announce the appointment of a new chief of cardiovascular surgery. Following a nationwide search, Courtesy??? Jeffrey Sell, M.D., was Sarasota Memorial's new chosen.

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A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Kenneth Blau and Lori Blau, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive to Clyde and Kelly Purmort, of Sarasota, for $1.4 million.

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James Carpenter and Kelley Carpenter, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4594 Camino Real to Barry and Clarice Berkowitz, of Sarasota, for $1.15 million. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,479 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $640,000 in 1998.

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James Kordomenos, of Sarasota, sold his Unit F-1012 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to Thomas and Cheryl Walker, of Sarasota, for $730,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,532 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $562,000 in 2006.

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home at 1722 Hansen St. to Johanna Gustafsson and Christopher Pinckney, of Sarasota, for $740,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,722 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $380,000 in January.

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Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.4 million

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Alinari

Robyn Gaudiano, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 608 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail to Joseph and Aldona Jeschawitz, of Round Lake, Ill., for $335,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,484 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $345,000 in 2011.

Scott and Pamela Wilson, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 322 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail to Sean and Jennifer Fitzgerald, of Sarasota, for $322,500. Built in 2007, it has one bedroom, two baths and 1,734 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2009.

Rigbys

Craig Brigham, of Northport, Mich., sold the home at 1038 Osprey Ave. to Noreen Slaalien, of Longwood, for $303,400. Built in 1922, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,029 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $414,000 in 2003.

South Gate

Belinda Robinson and Sarah Douglas sold their home at 2115 River Ridge Drive to Jay and Susan Stearns, of Sarasota, for $270,000.

Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,319 square feet of living area.

Michael Witt and David Rabe sold their home at 2546 Rose St. to Kurt and Maria Dexel, of Sarasota, for $250,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,709 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $180,000 in 2002.

their home at 3300 Pembrook Drive to Jackie Brown, of Sarasota, for $225,000. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,814 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $337,000 in 2004.

Broadway Promenade

Hinrich Flamm and Rose Jackson de Flamm and Daniela Flamm Jackson, of Panama City, Panama, sold their Unit 1435 condominium at 1064 N. Tamiami Trail to Sylvie Lavoie, of Sarasota, for $217,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,051 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $250,000 in 2008.

Fifth Street

William Kosar and Juliana Parente, of Bradenton, sold their home at 1256 Fifth St. to Florida Studio Theatre Inc. for $200,000.

Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,505 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $285,000 in 2005.

PALMER RANCH Deer Creek

Linda Erickson, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 4433 White Cedar Trail to William and Pauline Barrett, of Wrentham, Mass., for $442,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,261 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $327,000 in 1989.

Marbella

Leland and Clara Gainsford and Joanne Donnelly, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4121 Via Mirada to Bradley and Linda Buettin, of Sarasota, for $325,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,395 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $540,000 in 2005.

CITY OF SARASOTA Address

Permit

Applicant

Amount

2307 Alameda Ave. 1376 Harbor Drive 3251 Higel Ave. 770 Indian Beach Lane 217 N. Lockwood Ridge Road 1832 Hyde Park St. 1672 9th St. 1730 Fortuna St. 1110 Osprey Ave. 1520 Pompano Ave.

Renovation Alterations Addition Renovation Renovation Addition Electrical Alterations Re-roof Re-roof

Terry Domschke Vivian Browning Joel Morganroth David Murray Kevin Zeigler Pamela Marenghi Charles Arerton Piedad Dodson Lynda Finder Chao Tan

$22,500 $16,000 $10,700 $7,000 $4,025 $2,500 $2,400 $2,345 $2,300 $2,000

SARASOTA COUNTY Address

Permit

Applicant

6420 Hollywood Blvd.

3709 Pinecone Court 3811 Wilshire Circle W. 34 W. Bay St. 445 Walls Way 4013 Jardin Lane 2532 Constitution Blvd.

5685 Ashton Lake Drive 3319 Spring Mill Circle 3918 Easton Terrace

Pool House Roof Enclosure Pool/Deck Mechanical Re-roof Re-roof Renovations Roofs Re-roof

Steve Guerrazzi, trustee Evelyn Roberts Eugenia Kiel Paul Longval Frank Alfonso Helen Neuschaefer Paolo Delucia Matteo Castigliego Stephen Rater Alan Rubin

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

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David and Heather Hash, of Orlando, sold

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These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued

by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of Nov. 26 through Nov. 30, in order of dollar amounts.

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Kristofer and Carmen Larson, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2373 Fiesta Drive to Jennifer Sullivan, Marlyd Sullivan and Michael Cianciolo, of Sarasota, for $345,000. Built in 1980, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,321 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $275,000 in 1999.

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The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held its monthly after-hours event Thursday, Dec. 6, at Libby’s Café and Bar. Guests were encouraged to bring toys for the Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday toy drive.

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a $30 purchase until 12/29/12

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RAINFALL

MOON PHASES

Sarasota

Wed., Dec. 5 Thurs., Dec. 6 Fri., Dec. 6 Sat., Dec. 7 Sun., Dec. 8 Mon., Dec. 9 Tues., Dec. 10

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Month to date: 2012 2011

0.62 in. 0.14 in.

Year-to-date:

2012 2011 44.66 in. 40.57 in.

TemperatureS

Wed., Dec. 5 Thurs., Dec. 6 Fri., Dec. 7 Sat., Dec. 8 Sun., Dec. 9 Mon., Dec. 10 Tues., Dec. 11

High 78 81 82 79 78 82 75

Temps.

Low 55 63 60 62 61 61 69

Record Temps.

High Low 86 (1994) 33 (1974) 86 (1994) 38 (1987) 86 (1972) 30 (1937) 87 (1978) 30 (1937) 86 (1978) 30 (1984) 86 (1972) 29 (1917) 87 (1972) 31 (1938)

Average Gulf water temperature: 70

Thurs., Dec. 13 Fri., Dec. 14 Sat., Dec. 15 Sun., Dec. 16 Mon., Dec. 17 Tues., Dec. 18 Wed., Dec. 19

Sunrise 7:12 7:12 7:13 7:14 7:14 7:15 7:15

Sunset 5:38 5:38 5:38 5:39 5:39 5:40 5:40

RED TIDE

Stan Robinson submitted this sunset photo of rowers, taken near Historic Spanish Point.

Background to very low concentrations of Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, were detected alongshore of northern Sarasota County this week.

Respiratory irritation and fish kills have been reported in some of the affected areas.

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ACROSS 1 Voice below soprano 5 “Do ___ others as ...”

9 Desert drifter 14 Shopper’s compilation 18 Bit of live bait 19 Recurrently 20 Licoricelike flavor 21 The “A” in A.D. 22 Largest portion 24 Tuxedo, in slang 26 Circus performer’s support 27 Chicken’s lack?

29 Hockey Hall of Famer Phil 30 Denies access to 32 Thingamajig 34 Clever people 35 Careful examination 39 ___ Bator, Mongolia 40 Grimm story 42 Timeline divisions 43 Many are screened 45 Backwoods folk 47 Successful turn in Battleship 50 Steal from 51 Blend with traffic 52 Hauler’s destination, sometimes 53 Only average 54 Forrest Gump’s friend 56 Muscle twitch, say 57 Contemptible one 59 ___-burly 60 Network test show 62 Jazz great Vaughan 64 Insanity and others, in court 66 Poi roots 68 Type of bear 70 Golden ___ (Mongol army)

71 It improves when 125 Cheese that’s made backwards? you have contacts 74 Tree of the cashew family dOwn 76 Bailiwick 1 Belt-making tool 78 Butchers’ offerings 2 One of the Flagstons, in 79 Itty bits comics 81 Bit of financial 3 Hurried pace planning, for short 4 Volume of reprints 83 Lollapalooza 5 “That turns my 85 Land of stomach!”

Opportunity?

6 Indian flatbread 86 Planning to vote 7 Exhausted “no” 8 Burdensome 9 Christening 87 Impudently bold observance 89 “Mentalist” Geller 0 Lennon’s “Woman” 90 Sighs of relief 11 Looked for the 91 Octad plus one mother lode 93 Believer in a 12 Inquires nonintervening 13 Intellectually God penetrating 94 “Good heavens!”

14 Timmy’s dog 95 Fix, at the vet’s 15 Mukluks wearer 16 Agitated fits office 17 Tornado-riding 96 Laugh heartily dog 98 In a loud, tasteless 19 One way to sit on a way horse 100 “Daniel Boone” 23 Bed-frame co-star Ed crosspiece 102 Cassava root 25 Bellows 104 Wine press residue 28 TV control (Abbr.)

31 Sound like a bull 105 Strangler of the 33 Battery terminal Amazon 35 Belgrade resident 108 Kind of wave 36 Baby’s woe 110 Grown-up bug 37 Old-style TV 113 Wall Street down antenna time?

38 Bear and Berra 115 Sight-unseen 40 Fermented purchase soybean cake 118 Like some excuses 41 Swiss high-rise?

44 Sportscaster’s 119 It’s full of holes summary 120 They’re not odd 46 One of an Iraqi 121 Count’s minority counterpart 47 Whinnying yuk 122 Beginning for 48 ___ of Capri “while” 49 Christmas stocking 123 Church recesses stuffers, perhaps 124 Pete Rose’s team, 51 New Zealand natives for most of his 53 Ice cream parlor career offering

55 Beer parties 57 Anklebone 58 “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” group 59 “I ___ declare you ...” (start of a decree) 61 Clothe 63 Sub ___ (in confidence) 65 Supporting 67 Climb up a pole 69 Do more than see, in poker 71 Jane Austen novel 72 “She Loves You” word 73 Shopping bag 75 Jenny of dieting 77 Large wall painting 80 Miss America’s headgear 82 Tea-growing area of the Himalayas 84 Neat 86 Santa ___, Calif.

88 Viral varieties 91 ___ salts (bath water additive) 92 Supports a charity 93 Eye medication dispenser 94 Object of a police hunt 95 Confidential matter 97 Be sick 99 “ ___ la Douce” 100 What the sympathizer lends 101 Titles for ladies 102 Creates 103 Sour cream add-in 105 Capable 106 “Apollo 13” org.

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Dec. 20th Service Directory deadlines Dec. 12th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 12th, 4pm Dec. 27th Service Directory deadlines Dec. 13th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 13th, 4pm Jan. 3rd Service Directory deadlines Dec. 14th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 14th, 4pm

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Items Under $200 For Sale

ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

(No phone calls please.)

(Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 BARBIE MILLENNIUM doll (2000). Brand new (never been opened) $199.00. 941-966-1132.

PLACE SETTING for 8. English Ironstone, Paynsley Pattern. Complete Set. Excellent condition, $150. 941-371-0171.

BED: PELICAN Reef, Queen with footboard & rails, $200. 941-342-0985.

SKILL CIRCULAR saw 7 1/4 blade, $30.00, o/b/o. Two 12x18 flat dollies, $10.00 each.

941 735 1937.

TARPON PLASTIC Mount, $100. Crab trap, $20.

Lawn mower, push/gas, $50. 941-316-9372.

TOBY MUG: one Royal Doulton Merlin, D 6536.

Size: 4"high. Condition: Excellent Price: $65.

941-355-3747.

TODDLER BED: wooden with side rails and mattress. Very good cond. $50.00. 941-371-5583.

TV CABINET white-wash wood, Holds up to 42' TV, Storage space, $200. 941-922-2471, (Bent Tree).

CANOPY BED: Henredon Four Centuries Country French queen-sized. Dark carved oak. $200 o/b/o.

941-349-2339.

VINTAGE SMITH Corona Classic 12 portable typewriter, in case, excellent condition, w/extra ribbon. $25. 941-921-7556.

CHRISTMAS PLATES: (6) commemorative with frames, $20/ea. New quilted christmas bedspread: queen size, $50. 941-371-5155.

WASHER/DRYER: G.E. Great shape, both work well, $200 for pair. 941-400-3497.

CHRISTMAS TREE: artificial, 7.5/ft., deluxe Lexington Pine, full and beautiful, $20.

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DOULTON LADIES of Month: made 1986. Only Feb., March, May, Dec., $49 each. 941-349-6274.

ELECTRIC CHIPPER/SHREDDER, Haecksel Max 1500. Makes great mulch, $125.

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ELIPTICAL EXERCISER: Pro-Form Low Impact.

Like New. $199.00. 941-302-1354.

GOLF BAG & Golf Clubs, less than 1 year old. $200. for all, obo. 941-379-3085, leave message.

GOLF CLUBS: Ping Eye 2 1 through 9. New Tour Wrap grips, $200 o/b/o. 859-250-2523.

JEWELRY MAKERS: beads, tools, findings, spacers, storage boxes, gold quality, misc. $200 value. $45. 941-924-8199.

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

The Observer Classified Dept. will CLOSE Dec. 21st at 5pm for the holidays. We will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2nd at 8:30am

Happy Holidays To You and Yours!

Boats

Antiques/Collectibles

ESTATE AUCTION ART & ANTIQUES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH @ 1PM Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm The sale will be held at our Auction Gallery located on the Southwest corner of 301N & University Parkway.

Quality Estate Auction Featuring: Victorian, Country, and Custom Furniture, Jewelry, Art, Pottery, Stained Glass Windows, Garden Art, Oriental Rugs, Asian & Ethnic Artifacts 13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AU3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID#8290 ESTATE SALE Friday, Dec. 14 - 9a.m.-2p.m.

7146 Westmoreland Dr. Waterfront Home Whitfield Estates Edwardian loveseat, tan microfiber sofa, king Simmons exceptional Beautyrest bed, Sterns & Foster queen bed, leather recliner, 1900s oak chest, Victorian marble top dresser, 2 sets of fine china, original paintings, painted cabinet, bakers rack, coffee table, dining set,dinette set, 1940s mahogany buffet, daybed, lamps, small tables, chests, girl’s bike, Sears 10" table saw, tool chest, tools, ladders,TVs, lady's clothes, Christmas tree with lights.

Sale by Julie McClure.

Pictures: WWW.ESTATESALES.NET OR WWW.APPRAISALS4U.BIZ

DOWNSIZING LLADRO Collection. Approx. 25 pieces available. 941-377-1077.

Autos For Sale BUICK REGAL 2001: leather, loaded, 26K miles, excellent condition, 32/MPG. All records, senior owned. $6,000. 941-798-8455.

Autos Wanted AUTOS WANTED! Let me take the hassle out of selling your car. Cash offered today! Call Mike, 941-713-2277.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale

MAN'S VERTICAL XL-2 7-speed Micro Shift Bike, helmet and lights. Like New, $85. 941-400-1819.

BOATHOUSE ON LBK. Unit 1224, 31', 2nd level. For Sale/Rent. If interested, call Melissa, 941-383-0308.

ORIENTAL CABINET: white, painted bird, green leaves, 36" high, 29" wide, 16" depth, $195, 941-388-3880.

BOATHOUSE ON Longboat unit for sale on east end, second level. $30,000, reasonable offers welcomed. Call Mike, 941-952-0308.

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ESTATE SALE Friday, Dec.14 - 9a.m.-2p.m.

4708 64th Dr. W. off El Conquistador Pkwy Waterfront Home, Bradenton Near Airport Paintings by Gasparian, Acker, Cortina & others, entrance hall table, high quality leather sofa, matching chair & footstool, dining table & chairs, 9 X 12 & 24' runner oriental rugs, good & costume jewelry, rose medallion cream & sugar, Chinese hall table & cabinet, slant front desk, oval glass coffee table, antique dental cabinet, wicker sofa table, bench, modern dinette set, love seat, copper pot, patio furniture, telescope, Christmas items, silk plants, coolers, extension ladder, books, flowers pots, garage items, & kitchenware.

Sale by Julie McClure.

Pictures: WWW.APPRAISALS4U.BIZ & WWW.ESTATESALES.NET ESTATE SALE. Oyster Bay area: 1435 Pine Bay Drive., Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15 from 8a.m.-4p.m. Antiques, furniture, silver, rugs, etc.

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Storage STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Things To Do GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES JUST $175 PER PERSON ***

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s !DMISSION TO OF LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 3OME ATTRACTIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FEES s #HECK IN 3UNDAY THROUGH 4HURSDAY FOR ADDITIONAL LUNCH VOUCHER AND DINNER DISCOUNT * Available through December 21, 2012. Holiday weekends excluded.

Based on double occupancy. Tax, tip & resort fees extra.

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

Bayside condominiums available at different rates. ** An 18% gratuity will be added by lunch and dinner vendors. ***Limited to one per customer.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL (800) 243-9076 or (239) 597-3144 9225 Gulfshore Drive North, Naples, Florida 34108

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Business Opportunities JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+ Call 941-907-8141

Help Wanted CARPENTER, EXPERIENCED, own tools and trans exterior/interior work, clean cut, own Ins. preferable. Paul @ 941-238-8033.

TECHNICAL SALES Engineer sought by Stabil Concrete Pavers, LLC, Sarasota, FL. Exp'd w/design of 0 slump mixes, etc. 25% travel.

Resume to: Graeme.malloch@gmail.com

Commercial Property For Sale CLOSE TO Downtown: at bus stop, 1BR/1BA villa, 2 pools, tennis, gym, fully tiled. No pets. Annual lease. $725/mo. 941-374-3401.

Condos/Apts. For Rent 3BR/2.5BA CASTILLIAN Gulf View, Split Plan, New Kitchen. Available January & March 2013 and onward.

Call 941-226-5406 or LBurton177@aol.com ASHTON LAKES: 2BR/2BA, garage, lake view, 2nd floor, end unit, cathedral ceilings.

Non-smoking. $1250/mo. Annual. Unfurnished.

Call Ashton Realty, Inc. Joe Bonsall, 941-923-1945 or 941-356-6356.

This week’s Crossword answers

OUR BOOKS 1/2 Price BEE RIDGE BOOKS 4104 Bee Ridge Road Bee Ridge Plaza Trade-In your Paperbacks 941-377-8998

General Merchandise CTM MOBILITY Scooter: Excellent condition, (2) new batteries, 4 wheels -sturdy, $1,800.

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SAFE: FIRE Fyter FF-250. Size: 22.25"Hx17.5"W x24.25"D. $200. Pick-up only. 941-321-9278.

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Call us at 758-PAWN OR...fill our request form on our web and we'll contact you! Walk-ins welcomed, no appointment necessary. www.americassuperpawn.com SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

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Homes For Sale

CENTERGATE. EXECUTIVE STYLE large, completely updated villa, 3BR/2BA/2CG, community pool, tennis, 20� tile, $191,500. 941-378-7851.

NEWEST 2012 CONSTRUCTION ON NORTH LIDO PARK Mid 21st Century Eco-House 30 secs to beach, 3 mins to Circle, Reverse FPL meter, 4/3.5, south pool. $2,100,000. Glenn Callaghan Re/Max Alliance Group, 941-928-9020.

For Qualified Waiting Clients

BETTY’S HOUSECLEANING Service. Residential and Commercial. High quality cleaning.

Reasonable rates. Licensed. References. Call 941-650-6180.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

24 Years Exp. Lic./Ins. Residential/Commercial.

Looking for year-round customers! Dottie, 941-321-6645.

HOUSECLEANING and Apartment Cleaning available. Call for a free estimate, 941-705-3272.

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

JUST NEW in town. Looking for year round cleaning jobs. Residential. Commercial. 20/yrs. experience. Please call Diane, 941-487-7223.

PREMIER CATAWBA Island Condo 2BR/2BA. Lake Erie waterfront. Rarely available. Pool, sandy beach, garage, turnkey. 941-928-4424.

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Homes For Rent 3B, 2B, 1CG, Pool, 1,574/sf. Very clean, $1,500/mo, close to Hospital & Downtown.

Call 941-586-9444.

CENTERGATE. EXECUTIVE STYLE large, completely updated villa, 3BR/2BA/2CG, community pool, tennis, 20� tile, $1500/mo. Annual.

941-378-7851.

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

$450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

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Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

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SERVICE CALLS

Frank Beck Upholstery

97908

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PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

ATTORNEY

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

FIND

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS

ON BEACH OR BAY!! 1-3 Bedrooms, Weekly or Monthly. Available Immediately.

Seaside Management, 941-923-6077.

941-565-3431 941-580-1331

APPLIANCE SERVICE

TREE SERVICE Lawncare & Landscaping.

No job too big or too small. We do it all.

Call Andy, 941-504-8190

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

LANDLORD ALERT!! We have Tenant’s!!!

Wanted: 1-3BR Homes/Condos, Furnished or Unfurnished. Siesta Key Realty Incorporated, 941-349-8900, www.siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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Tree Services

HI-FI EQUIPMENT: 8" Velodyne powered woofer F810B; two Phase Tech PC80 speakers; HarmonKardon AVR300 receiver; Technics 5 CD changer SL-PD867. Like new, complete with remotes and manuals. $500 takes all. (941)377-7687.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

AIR CONDITIONING

RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Roofs, Window Cleaning, Pool Areas, Driveways, Lanais, etc.

When Quality Counts! 941-565-3935.

Florist

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

ASHTON LAKES: 2BR/2BA, 2 miles to Siesta Key. Available Jan., Feb., March, April. From $2800/mo. No pets. Non-smoking. Call Ashton Realty, Inc. Joe Bonsall, 941-923-1945 or 941-356-6356.

LUXOR MHP

Pressure Cleaning JACK'S DETAILED Pressure Washing.

Specialized in flat work, but not all inclusive.

Will estimate any job. licensed and insured.

941-979-7095. E-mail: kwantj@yahoo.com

96518

Utilities & Cable Included

Pet Services DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. Brown Avenue near Bee Ridge and 41 behind Sleep King (new owner). First day FREE. Grooming by Mark.

Meet and greet and get a treat. 941-554-4620.

THE FAIRY Dogmother. Caring, reliable dogwalking services. $15/ 1/2 hr., within 10/mi. radius of Stickney Pt. Rd. 508-395-7068.

97074

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Rentals from $427-$588

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

96744

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Painting/Wallpapering

97909

930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236

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Cleaning BEST HOME Cleaning in Palmer Ranch by Ms. Gracie of PALMER RANCH. $15/Hr. Honest & Reliable. TRY FREE! 941-312-1485.

98758

JEFFERSON CENTER

ALL TYPES OF MASONRY Specializing in concrete driveways, pavers, decorative concrete, stone work, patios.

Call for free and honest estimates.

941-525-2435

Adult Care Services

Out-of-State Property

Affordable Senior Housing

Masonry

COMPLETE CARE; non-medical and medical.

Errands, homemaking, transportation, medication supervision, meal preparation. Also, medical staff available 24/7. Call 377-4465 for more details or visit our mobile/online website at: eldercaresarasota.com Lic. #30211372. Bonded and Insured.

96928

SIESTA KEY Condo: 1BR, furnished, walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. Pool, laundry, on ground floor. Available Jan., March and April. $2800 +tax. Pictures available. 586-744-5488.

BEST VALUE - ST ARMANDS A walled 3BR/3BA, pool, spa, gated, marble floors, granite kitchen. In the heart of the Key $699,000. Glenn Callaghan Re/Max Alliance Group, 941-928-9020.

97166

SIESTA KEY 2BR/2BA Top Flr. Condo at Beachway, directly across from Siesta Key Public Beach. Heated community pool, view of Beach/Gulf, Cable and Internet included.

Remodeled, all new appliances and furniture, HD Tv's. Available Jan. 15 - May 15, one month minimum rental. 618-534-1791 for details and pictures. Non-smoking, No pets.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals WANTED: APARTMENT for seasonal rental in Siesta Village for retired gentleman with small pet.

570-815-9543.

941-544-2058

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Condos/Apts. For Rent SIESTA KEY $880 and up. Reserve Rentals, NOW! 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. Monthly, Seasonal, Annual. Furnished/Unfurnished.

Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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97858

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Judie Berger

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201 Seagull Lane - $1,349,000

Bird Key pool home with views of Sarasota Bay on rare double lot. 5,000+ s.f., 2 kitchens, 5 beds/5 baths

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4568 Woodside Road - $1,100,000

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Judie represented both the buyer and seller in the sale of this well maintained Siesta Key home on the Grand Canal

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SPICE BAY, a private gated enclave of only 14 home sites on Siesta Key, features

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Hurricane Sandy destroyed their home so a wonderful couple with standing reservations for years has had to take a pass for the 2013 season. Their misfortune is your good luck. Wonderful 2/2 unit at the Beach Way is now available for rent. One month minimum. Up-dated, ground floor just steps to the pool and beach. $5,000/month includes everything - taxes, utilities, Internet, association fees & cleaning.

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Leg And Foot PAin CAused by equinus The word equinus is derived from the Latin word that means “horse”, because the comparative anatomy shows that horses basically stand on what would be the human equivalent of the ball of the foot. Equinus is an orthopedic condition in which the range of motion of the ankle is limited in the upward (dorsiflexion) direction. This limitation can caused by overly tight calf, and although less common, from interaction of the ankle bones. Equinus can also cause other problems of the foot and leg. Many of these will not improve if the equinus is not addressed and corrected. Most people don’t know they have equinus. Symptoms can include, pain in the front of the lower leg (“shin splints”), cramping in the calves, pain in the ball of the foot (“metatarsalgia”), flat foot or

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