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OUR TOWN + Perry walks this way We told you last week to be on the lookout for Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, who has a condo at Sanctuary and was playing a concert last week at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Sources tell us that he is in town — and he sent one member of his crew to the Other Side (of Longboat Key).

Alan Moore, co-owner of the north-end Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant, told the Longboat Observer that a member of Perry’s camp ordered stone crabs to take back to Perry’s south-end condominium, where the group was watching the New England Patriots game.

We imagine staffers felt sweet emotion when they learned they were preparing stone crabs for Aerosmith’s lead guitarist.

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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

March election date changes The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

The town of Longboat Key is bumping up the date of its March election, and Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Gene Jaleski is questioning the decision.

The town’s charter sets the date for the town’s general elec-

tion as the third Tuesday in March, which puts the date for an election that includes three Longboat Key Town Commission races March 19.

But Town Clerk Trish Granger told commissioners Dec. 10, at their regular workshop, that a

strong case could be made to move the March election a week earlier to March 12.

“Sarasota has three elections March 12, and Kathy Dent, at the Supervisor of Elections Office, has asked us to consider aligning our election with those three

elections because it’s beneficial for her staff,” Granger said.

By sharing an election day with Sarasota, the town would save advertising fees for the election canvassing board and could share early-voting costs.

In addition, the charter provides the option for the town to

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FLEET OF FANCY

+ 36 hours and counting Quick: You’ve got 36 hours in Sarasota. What do you do?

Why, you venture over to Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle.

The Dec. 13 New York Times featured a “36 Hours” travel column on Sarasota. The reporter began her 36-hour journey at 4 p.m. on a Friday and made several stops at key locations in between mainland destinations.

By 7 p.m., she was at Euphemia Haye, where she wrote that diners shouldn’t pass up the fried-green-tomato fusion.

On Saturday, she had a waterside lunch at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, paid Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s famed manatees, Hugh and Buffett, a visit and strolled St. Armands Circle.

She returned to the Circle for breakfast on Sunday at Blue Dolphin Café. She wrote that the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort “is an ideal setting right on the Longboat Key beach.”

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The Sarasota Yacht Club had its Lighting of the Fleet Friday, Dec. 7, to bring members together and brighten spirits. All 108 boats in the arena were decorated with festive Christmas lights. To see more photos, see page 14A.

AGREEMENT

by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Firefighter contract receives support The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union have agreed to consider a contract for ratification.

Town Manager Dave Bullock confirmed Friday, Dec. 14, that the town of Longboat Key is moving forward on a three-year contract with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union.

The news came after the Longboat Key Town Commission held an executive session with Bullock and the town labor attorney Dec. 14, to discuss a an agreed upon contract.

“We are now working on a contract and the detail language,” Bull-

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ELECTION / FROM PAGE 1A align its election with any other countyadministered election.

Jaleski, though, is questioning why the town is moving its election date and sent an email to Town Manager Dave Bullock Dec. 11, with a series of questions about the change.

Jaleski asked whether there is enough time to approve an ordinance on first and second reading and asked how much it will cost town taxpayers for staff to help assist in making the change.

Jaleski pointed to staff time to write and present an ordinance, legal costs for vetting an ordinance and costs for a special meeting that might need to be held to approve the ordinance.

“What are the detailed cost savings associated with advancing the election one week?” Jaleski asked.

In his email to Bullock, he also noted that although he has no objections to moving the election date as long as it’s lawful, “there may be an advantage to the incumbents by doing so.”

Granger told the Longboat Observer there are no additional costs to draft the ordinance, because she will write it up herself during one of her 10-hour days at Town Hall.

She also explained that Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent’s office couldn’t handle the town’s election March 19. On Monday, Dent confirmed that explanation for the Longboat Observer.

“It’s in the town’s best interests to align its election when we are already holding three other elections a week earlier,” Dent

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said.

Bullock authorized town attorney David Persson to respond to Jaleski’s questions, and he explained the commission is “maximizing public notice and public input” by making the change through an ordinance. Persson explained the commission could have changed the date by a simple vote if it desired.

“I know of no negative legal ramifications from this action,” Persson wrote.

Commissioners also agreed to pay for early voting on the Key, after Granger submitted statistics showing that more residents took advantage of early voting when it was held on the Key rather than on the mainland (see sidebar).

It will cost the town $3,730 to pay for seven days of early voting at Town Hall.

Although it would save the town approximately $1,400 to hold early voting on the mainland, commissioners agreed to keep early voting on the Key. “We should always make it easier for people to vote early,” said Commissioner Pat Zunz.

Longboat Key will have three commission races on the ballot in March.

With the qualification deadline complete, the following races are confirmed: • Irwin Pastor will challenge incumbent Commissioner Terry Gans for the oneyear, at-large seat.

• Gene Jaleski will challenge incumbent Phillip Younger for the two-year, at-large seat.

• Larry Grossman will challenge incumbent Mayor and District 4 Commissioner Jim Brown.

District 2 Commissioner Jack Duncan is running unopposed for his seat.

ock said. “In the near future, there will be a full contract that both sides must ratify. If the union ratifies the contract, I will get it to the commission as quickly as I can with my recommendation to approve it.”

The agreed upon contract calls for: • Freezing the current pension plan, after allowing six current firefighters to enter the Deferred Retirement Options Program (DROP).

• A 3% cost-of-living allowance wage increase in year one and raises and cost-of-living increases in years two and three of the contract, only if other nonrepresented town employees receive such a raise.

• Allowing all current and future firefighters to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension plan, with the town agreeing to match employee contributions up to 13%.

If any additional requirement is required, it’s up to the firefighters to provide the additional contribution.

Bullock has requested town labor attorney Reynolds Allen sign off on the details of the contract that the union can ratify before it will come forward for the commission’s ratification as well.

At a special Firefighters’ Pension board meeting Monday, Dec. 17, Longboat Key Fire Rescue District Vice President Keith Tanner said he hopes the union can ratify the contract by the end of the year and that the commission could approve it at its Monday, Jan. 7, regular meeting. Tanner and the union are waiting to review the contract currently under review by attorneys.

At the special meeting, Tanner and pension board member Shannon Gault approved a motion to table a forensic audit of the firefighter pension while the contract is discussed.

“With developments going on through negotiations, it looks like there is approval (for a contract) coming from both the union and the town,” Tanner said.

Early Voting Totals Year 2010 2011 2012

Place Total Number of Early Voters Mainland 278* Longboat Key 433 Longboat Key 975 *In 2010, early voting was held on the mainland for 14 days. In 2011 and 2012, Key registered voters voted on the Key during a seven-day period.

“For us to hire somebody right now for a plan that’s most likely being frozen, I think, is a waste of time and money.”

The motion to table the audit was approved 2-1, with board member Matt Taylor voting against it.

Last week Commissioner Lynn Larson called the proposed contract “a win-win for the town.”

“This contract takes the uncertainty out of the financial equation, because it’s a defined contribution on the part of the town,” Larson said. “For the employees, it gives them what they really want.

We compromised and the fire department compromised, as well, to come to the middle.”

Larson hopes that in the short-term, once a contract is approved and the current pension plan is frozen, fees the town currently pays to actuaries, attorneys and accountants will dwindle.

“After years of negotiations, I believe we have something that’s good for the employees and good for the town,” Larson said.

“This met criteria to get out of the pension business, and the firefighters can still retain and attract employees.”

It has been the commission’s goal to freeze the town’s pension plans and cap more than $27 million in unfunded liabilities for which town taxpayers are left holding the bag.

Up next are future negotiations with the Longboat Key Police Department Union, although the union isn’t ready to begin negotiations as quickly as Town Manager Bullock wants.

Longboat Key Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth sent an email to officers and their union attorney Nov. 12, seeking to schedule talks for a future contract in January.

In a Dec. 4 follow-up email to Silvertooth, police union attorney Dianne Morton expressed through union members she’s declining to schedule negotiations right now because the police contract with the town doesn’t expire until Sept. 30, 2013.

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New Publix registers with shoppers Customers lined up early Thursday morning as they waited for the supermarket’s automatic doors to open and see what was in store.

Dec. 13, 2012.

It was like Longboat Key’s “Black Friday,” but it fell on a Thursday.

A crowd gathered around 7:30 a.m., a half-hour before doors opened.

But this crowd was seeking BOGOs instead of Blu Ray players — and their first glimpse of the new Longboat Key Publix.

The crowd burst into applause the moment the double doors opened.

From behind them stepped Longboat Key Publix store Manager Andy Lappin, surrounded by store associates.

“Are you ready to see the new store?” he asked, drawing cheers from the crowd.

First, he brought a bit of bad news.

Vicki Workman, aka “Miss Vicki,” a longtime Publix associate who is so beloved on the Key that one of the Harbour Links swans is named after her, was sick and wouldn’t be cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony, as planned.

In her place, Publix administrative coordinator Tina Nohmer, a 28-year store associate, cut the ribbon.

With a snip of Nohmer’s scissors, the new Publix was open for business.

Joan Sinder was the first customer in the door.

The first item she placed in her cart was sliced bread. As she checked out the orange juice selections, she told the Longboat Observer that she arrived about 7:30 a.m. for the opening.

“It was nice,” she said of being the first customer to walk through the doors. “I think everybody has been waiting for this.”

Jimmy Seaton Sr., as he walked to enter the new store, said, “Well, I've got a social life again.”

His son, Jimmy Seaton Jr., owner of Longboat Limousine/Suncoast Sedans said: “This store has eclipsed the Colony as the topic of conversation in our cars.” . . .

For the past eight months, a trip to Publix has required Longboaters to get in their cars and drive further than usual.

They’ve braved the drive over the John Ringling Bridge to a Sarasota Publix or navigated the Bradenton Beach roundabout en route to the Holmes Beach Publix.

“You don’t know how much you’re going to miss it until it’s gone,” said Elaine

A LOOK BACK Day One: June 5, 1980 At least one shopper on opening day of the new Publix remembered what it was like back when a drive to the mainland for groceries was part of Longboat life.

Bunny Herman, who waited outside Thursday morning for the doors of the new Publix to open with plans to buy orange juice and sushi, lived on Longboat Key back in 1980, when Publix first opened.

“It was priceless,” said Herman, who doesn’t remember if she shopped at the store on its first day 32 years ago.

But the opening of the island’s first supermarket, along with an Eckerd drugstore, was a battle that many believed would cost the island sorely in the late 1970s.

At the time, some residents worried that the stores would jam traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive. They told commissioners that the stores’ presence could

MAN ON THE STREET “This store is such an important part of daily life on Longboat Key. It’s a mile from my house and you don’t know how nice it feels to have it back and better than ever.”

— Barbara Kucharski “It means so much to have Publix back up and running. It looks amazing.”

— Susan Brunning “This store is fantastic. I can’t get over it. I’ve never been in a Publix like this. Publix went all out for us.” ­­— Gus Carriero “I visit the Key every season and planned my trip around when the store re-opened. I’m not disappointed. It looks fantastic.”

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Joan Sinder, the first customer to walk through the doors of the new Publix, put bread in her cart before stocking up on orange juice.

“It’s great. They have a lot of samples of food we can try. The aisles are very wide in this store and there’s no more bumping into somebody. We are enjoying the experience.”

— Roslyn Schindler Compiled by Kurt Schultheis

Stuart and Joy Kramer and Joan Jordan with their purchases on opening day.

They bought fruit, yogurt and toothpaste but plan to return for more.

Brereton on Thursday.

But residents had waited even longer than eight months for the opening. draw shoppers from the mainland and require the town to add to its police and fire departments.

During negotiations between the town and Arvida Corp. to put a Publix at the planned Bay Isles shopping center, commissioners worried that the store was too big, leading the late Arvida CEO John Siegel to quip: “Well, if that’s what you think, then tell me what aisle we should leave out to make it smaller.”

The project received approval in 1979 and broke ground that year, as well.

When the store opened June 5, 1980, it advertised several special features, including a kosher deli, takeout sandwich and salad service, cut flowers and plants, wedding/party cakes, bagels and French and Danish pastries.

Arvida and town officials came together for an opening day ceremony.

And, then, with a snip of a ribbon, the island’s only supermarket was open for business.

Barbara Kucharski entered her name in the raffle to win a Boar’s Head basket.

Rumors about the Avenue of the Flowers shopping center had been swirling since September 2008, when the Lakeland-based Publix purchased the shopping center for $14 million from Dead River Properties.

Publix brought plans for its Longboat Key store to town staff in 2009 but withdrew them and spent two years revising them before resubmitting plans in July 2011 to rebuild Publix, along with a new CVS, bringing the supermarket chain’s newest prototype to the Key. The Longboat Key Town Commission had concerns, particularly about the parking lot, but Publix officials emphasized the urgency of the ticking time clock: To meet its ultimate goal of reopening its Longboat Key store before Christmas, it would need to obtain its building permit by mid-March.

The commission approved plans on first reading and public hearing Jan. 9, at the end of a four-hour, 45-minute meeting, and in a second hearing Feb. 6.

Publix closed its 31-year-old store April 7, 2012 — the day before Easter — and began demolition almost immediately.

In the end, the store opened 12 days before Christmas.

Customers seemed to agree that it was all worth the wait.

Many described the store as “awesome” to the Longboat Observer, as they made their way through the enhanced bakery, wine, cheese and produce selections and got their first looks at the hot bar, Pacific wok station and salad bar with more than 20 items.

As he made his way toward the delicatessen section, Commissioner Jack Duncan smiled.

“I never thought I'd get goosebumps going into a grocery store,” he said.

Asked if the new store made the long hearings leading up to the new store worthwhile, Duncan laughed. His wife, Debbie, compared it to childbirth.

“I think that the mind starts to forget the bad,” the commissioner said.

Final tally $14 million — The amount Publix paid to purchase the Avenue of the Flowers shopping center in September 2008 49,533 — The square footage of the new store 249 — The number of days Longboat Key was without a Publix 200 — The approximate number of employees who will staff the new Publix 15 — The number of months until Publix opens its in-store pharmacy 14 — The number of hours each day (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) that the store will be open 10 — The number of checkout lanes in the new Publix, two of which are express lanes 2 — The number of other Publix stores nationwide built with a prototype similar to that of the Longboat Key store. (The other two are in Naples and Atlanta.)

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+ Fire Department receives top marks

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department underwent a review by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO). The review has allowed the town to maintain a high insurance rating that gives credits to homeowners for their insurance policies.

ISO measured the fire suppression capabilities of the town’s community, giving the town top marks and allowing it to maintain an insurance ranking for town residents that gives them insurance credits.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi said the major elements reviewed by ISO include fire-alarm notification and dispatch services, number of engine units, maintenance and testing of department equipment and water supply and personal training.

The data reviewed is analyzed

by ISO and gives the town a fire suppression-rating grade used by the property/casualty insurance industry in their risk assessment for a particular community.

+ Rats discovered at Town Hall

Four rats were discovered in Town Hall last week, leaving Public Works Department staff scrambling to put down traps to catch the unwelcome guests.

Town Clerk Trish Granger said staff is unsure how the rats got into the building. The rats could have sneaked in when the cleaning staff cleans the building at night and takes out the trash, Granger said. Public Works Director Juan Florensa said his

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 Town Commission Regular Meeting — 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7.  Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting — 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10.  Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting — 10 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 14.  Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting — 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15.

All meetings take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, unless otherwise noted. staff has also sealed some air conditioning ducts where the sealing foam had deteriorated, in case the rats entered through the ducts.

The rats left behind a mess of oatmeal packets that they grabbed from a desk and also made a mess in the kitchen and in Finance Director Tom Kelley’s office.

The rats were trapped and removed from Town Hall. Staff has not reported any other intruders.

+ Holiday schedule There will be no changes in the solid waste, recycling or yardwaste collection schedules for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Town Hall and its various departments will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

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Fire contract expenses: $120,000 and counting Town Labor Attorney Costs Fiscal year Amount Paid 2007-08 $10,618.13 2008-09 $10,760.82 2009-10 $26,502.36 2010-11 $43,751.99 2011-12 $23,957.60 2012-13 None paid to date Total $115,590.90 communications company, has yet to send the town a bill for her services for fiscal year 2012-13, although Bullock has already signed an agreement extending the use of those services through June 30.

“I like to have a third party in the room during negotiations, one who is knowledgeable and has an eye out for the public, how this process works and how it’s perceived in the public,” Bullock said.

Bullock also says he will use Heidi Smith for PowerPoint presentations he might make to the Longboat Key Town Commission or the public when he attends certain functions.

He will also rely on her for anything with which he feels he needs help conveying in a proper manner.

“I know my strengths and my weaknesses,” Bullock said.

“She helps me think things through and make things not so technical when I’m making a message that needs to be heard properly. I will use her for anything I feel is helpful.”

In a proposal dated March 12 titled “Employee Pension Initiative,” Smith describes the town “is seeking assistance in developing and possibly implementing a communications strategy to support modifications to the town’s pension plan for employees.”

The proposal explains the town will design a communications strategy for unions, general employees and Longboat Key residents.

In a follow-up proposal dated April 18, dubbed “Employee Pension Initiative Phase 2,” Smith’s consultation services for news releases, charts, presentation materials and videos was agreed upon. It’s this proposal that allowed Smith to attend and observe contract negotiation sessions.

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You may have to wait a few weeks, despite the fact that we’re two months into stonecrab season.

That’s because stone crabbers have been coming up short over the past two or three weeks due to a number of factors, including the lack of cold fronts and a surging population of the octopus, a natural predator of stone crabs.

Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant & Marine, estimated that the number of stone crabs caught in his restaurant’s traps has fallen by 70% in recent weeks.

According to Moore, the season got off to a strong start two months ago. But, without cold fronts and winds, which stir up the waters, stone crabs tend to burrow in the sand. Stone crabs also tend to bury themselves when the moon is high and shines brightly, he said.

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Moore said that ups and downs are common during stone-crab season.

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Moore said that his restaurant had enough stone crab stored to carry it through the next couple of weeks and hopes to hold prices steady through Christmas.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock is using a labor attorney and communications firm in his quest to get a firefighter union contract approved.

The town of Longboat Key has spent $115,590 for the services of town labor attorney Reynolds Allen through fiscal year 2011-12.

That figure, which dates back to fiscal year 2007-08, doesn’t include the current 2012-13 fiscal year that Allen has spent working for the town to reach a three-year contract with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union. That contract could be approved as soon as Jan. 7 (see firefighter contract story on page 1A).

Town Manager Dave Bullock, though, is using more than town staff and Allen when he’s holding discussions with the firefighter union for a new contract.

Bullock has employed the services of Heidi Smith Communications to work with him throughout contract negotiations and for other matters, as well.

So far to date, the town has paid the Anna Maria-based communications firm $4,465 for fiscal year 2011-12. Heidi Smith Communications is charging the town $95 per hour for its services.

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PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

Workers group protests Publix The Coalition of Immokalee Workers wants Publix to pay tomato pickers an extra penny per pound.

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year. year after year. These programs are really doing some good. They’re helping to propel families forward and not backward.”

The campaign provides financial assistance to local organizations, which is critical in helping them serve the community. In August, All Faiths Food Bank experienced its most severe food shortage and, according to Executive Director Sandra Frank, funds from Season of Sharing allowed the organization to restock its shelves.

“We were literally without food,” she said. “Our shelves were bare. We sent out the alarm, and Season of Sharing came through with a $45,000 gift, practically overnight, and we were able to go out and purchase food to distribute. That was really a godsend for us in that scary time.”

As the month comes to an end, Jerde says she wants to reminds donors that every contribution makes a difference, no matter how small.

“Sometimes, people think that a $10 or $15 donation isn’t significant, but they really do add up, and it shows how we care for our fellow neighbors,” said Jerde. “It’s our friends, families and colleagues who might be getting helped. It’s such a wonderful way to show gratitude for what you have.”

At least three-dozen Coalition of Immokalee Workers members and supporters protested the new Longboat Key Publix Sunday, Dec. 16, concerning the Lakelandbased chain’s refusal to join the Fair Food Program, in which participating companies pay tomato workers an extra cent for each pound of tomatoes.

A smaller group of supporters protested along Gulf of Mexico Drive Dec. 13, when the store opened.

Sunday’s protest ended without incident, according to a Longboat Key police report, although Publix District Manager Wendy Smith called police to report that protesters had entered the store and were buying sandwiches at the deli. Smith said that the protestors were welcome in the store as long as they didn’t protest on store property, the report states.

A CIW organizer complied with a request from police to move a case of water placed on the sidewalk. Publix and CIW “conducted a peaceful meeting” that ended without incident, according to the report.

Peter Kasden, who was one of several Longboat Key residents to attend the protest, said that he, along with Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz, another clergyman, a protest organizer and a farm worker, met with Publix representatives.

Kasden, who organized the meeting with Publix representatives, told the Longboat Observer that he learned about the supermarket chain’s way of dealing with calves humanely when he purchased blue veal two days earlier.

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But Publix maintains that it has consistently viewed the campaign as a labor dispute since approached by the CIW more than three years ago.

A statement on Publix’s website, publix. com, reads, in part: “We don’t believe ‘just paying the penny’ is the right thing to do — for Publix or our suppliers. Simply stated, Publix is more than willing to pay a penny more per pound or whatever the market price for tomatoes will be — in order to provide product for our customers. However, we will not pay employees of other companies for their labor. That is the responsibility of their employer, and we believe all parties would be better served if appropriate wages were paid by growers to their workers, and we were charged accordingly.”

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As the Community Foundation’s Season of Sharing campaign approaches the end of its 13th year of fundraising, Roxanne Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation, reports that the campaign is tracking close to last year’s success, but that donations are slightly behind.

With funds currently estimated at $550,000, the goal is to raise $1 million by the end of the month. The money raised through the campaign is used to provide emergency assistance to families on the verge of homelessness in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties, in the form of rental assistance, utility bills, child care, food vouchers and other expenses.

Last year, the Season of Sharing campaign raised $1.7 million and provided assistance to 2,600 families, and Jerde says she hopes to see contributions continue to come in as the holidays approach.

“As people recognize that the need is still there and how effectively the funds are distributed, I think we’ll continue to see donations come in,” said Jerde. “We track the frequency of families getting Season of Sharing assistance year to year, and we’re not seeing families use these funds

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Six years ago, 25 Cuban refugees got their first glimpse of America when they landed on Beer Can Island.

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8 a.m. — 1000 block Benjamin Franklin Drive. Civil Problem. A guest left a resort without paying the balance of her charges.

The resort manager told police that the guest told him her company would pay the rest of the charges, but she left without giving the account information.

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9:59 a.m. — 4000 block of GMD. Suspicious Person. A caller reported that a man was waiting for a bus at a bus stop. Police didn’t find anything suspicious about a man waiting for a bus at a bus stop.

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Longboat Key police and firefighters responded to assist 25 Cuban refugees early Dec. 21, 2006.

refugees to the police station, where they received water and access to bathrooms.

In the meantime, Capt. Steve Roehl, who has also retired, drove to Publix and purchased ham, bread, bananas, grapes, Gatorade and more water. He returned and made sandwiches for the refugees.

Police also called Longboat Key resident Luis Ortiz to translate. He also brought two garbage bags full of clean shirts for the refugees and allowed them to use his cell phone to call relatives in Miami.

They told Ortiz stories of why they left.

One man worked long hours as a lawyer in Cuba for about $20 a month. When he gave up his career and became a farmer, he earned almost the same amount.

A woman said that police raided her home after she used money a relative in Miami sent her to buy a TV and radio.

Most lived with family in apartments smaller than 10 feet by 10 feet.

Later that day, federal officials released the Cubans, meaning that they were free.

10:53 a.m. — 400 block Bird Key Drive.

Civil Problem. A homeowner called police to report that her daughter and grandson have been living at her residence. She knew they were living there, but the homeowner never gave them formal permission to do so and does not collect rent from them. The homeowner also said they had “trashed” the place. An officer told the homeowner that she would have to file for an eviction through the county clerk’s office.

Dec. 5 No cause for complaint?

8:49 a.m. — 5600 block of GMD. Parking. Police told a caller that a semi-truck was parked legally at a restaurant. The caller said that she had concerns about the truck forcing westbound traffic into the eastbound lane at a time when pedestrian traffic was increasing.

Dec. 6 Camp Longboat 8:08 a.m. — 4400 block of GMD. Investigation. A man who had a wheeled trailer attached to his bicycle told police he owns property in Colorado but considers himself homeless and spends winters camping out in Sarasota. Police had to leave but returned and warned the man about the town’s ordinance about camping. The man said that

maybe the town should set aside property for the homeless. Police told him that until that day comes, he should refrain from camping on Longboat Key.

Long walk 5:36 p.m. — 3400 block of GMD. Dog on the Beach. Two people who had backpacks and a dog on the beach told police they were on their way south to the Florida Keys.

They got warnings about dogs on the beach, camping and time limitations of beach and park hours. They said they planned to head to Sarasota but declined an offer from police for a ride.

Dec. 7 Canine credentials 12:38 p.m. — 3200 block of GMD. Dog on the Beach. A dog that a caller reported was on the beach turned out to be a service dog. His owner showed police the dog’s documentation and service vest.

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Just after 5 a.m. Dec. 18, 2006, shrimp delivery driver Dennis Holder called 911 after he spotted a group of people in the road motioning for him to stop as he headed north on Gulf of Mexico Drive toward the New Pass Bridge.

“Call police! Call police!” they said.

The group consisted of 18 men and seven LONGBOAT women, all refugees LORE from Cuba, who had paid smugglers $2,000 each (about 50,000 Cuban pesos) to take them from Cuba to Miami.

But the combination of rough waters and increased border enforcement in South Florida made it difficult to reach the planned destination. So the smugglers headed 300 miles north and landed on Beer Can Island.

“This was one we never thought we would get involved in,” said retired Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey at the time. “I was quite shocked when I was awakened at 5:05 a.m. and told 25 Cubans swam onto the island. At first I thought it was a joke.”

Officer Willie Jackson was the first policeman to arrive on the scene. Longboat Key police and firefighter/paramedics treated the immigrants, who had been at sea with no food or bathrooms for three days, for hypothermia and dehydration.

(Under the U.S. government’s wet-foot, dry-foot policy, Cubans who make it to shore are allowed to remain in the country and one year later can qualify for expedited legal permanent resident status and U.S. citizenship.)

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The story behind His birth Children love to hear their grandparents and parents recount the details of whence their family came, the genealogy of who they are, how they came about and why they are. Indeed, our heritage depends on the continuous retelling of such important events.

This is why we take pleasure each year at this time recounting some of the lesser discussed details surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. We all know what happened on “Christmas” — as St. Luke masterfully wrote in his Gospel (see box). But having some of the context that led up to this holy, remarkable day adds to its richness.

In truth, Jesus’ birth is a story for Jews and Christians alike. After all, Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph, were Jews.

And the setting for this momentous, monumental event was in the heart of the land that God promised to Abraham and Moses — Israel.

The main characters leading up to Jesus’ birth — Mary, Joseph, Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth, and her husband, Zacharias — were anything but celebrities in their day.

They were as common as Iowa farmers.

And yet, in reality, Mary and Joseph were indeed connected to royalty. Biblical scholars write they actually were cousins, both descendants from the lineage of King David, the longtime king of Israel.

But at that time — which was around 4 B.C. — the Jews of Judea (central Israel), were anything but a privileged, royal class.

They were living under the rule of Julius Ceasar Augustus and his vast Roman empire and under the unpredictability of the maniac, King Herod, an Arab-Jew who ruled over Jerusalem and Bethlehem as a “client” king for Caesar.

“Herod inflicted such outrages upon (the Jews) as not even a beast could have done if it possessed the power to rule over men,” wrote the biblical historian Josephus.

What’s more, Herod became infamous for murdering his wife, his wife’s father, her brother, three of his own sons and 300 of his military leaders.

Nonetheless, under Herod, the Jews managed to live with what biblical historian James Edward Talmadge called “some semblance of national autonomy.”

They could practice their religion without much interference.

But there was no doubt the Jews did not relish their domination. The Jews kept to themselves and held particular dislike for the Samaritans, a racially mixed people. “The enmity between Jew and Samaritan was so intense that travelers between Judea and Galilee would make long detours rather than pass through Samaria,” Talmadge wrote.

This is what Mary and Joseph would encounter after they received word of Julius Caesar’s order for a census. Caesar demanded that everyone register in his hometown. For Mary and Joseph, this meant traveling from Nazareth in Galilee in the north to Bethlehem in Judea — an 80-mile journey. That would have taken them right through Samaria. And let’s not forget: Mary was nine months pregnant.

In his gospel on the birth of Christ, St. Luke was sparing on the details of

… For unto you is born this day …

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

— St. Luke, 2:1-16, King James Bible

Mary and Joseph’s trip. The fact there are few details must mean it was mostly uneventful. But you could imagine it otherwise: Any woman in her ninth month of pregnancy is physically miserable — can’t sit for long stretches, can’t sleep. So imagine Mary and Joseph traveling in a caravan or with Mary riding on a donkey. It was cold at night.

The trip would have taken about four days. On this very day, Dec. 23, they had two days to go before reaching Bethlehem.

And at this point in the trip, they would just be passing through Samaria. Jewish travelers were marks for bandits.

God was watching over Mary and Joseph, of course. They made it, but only to find out that Bethlehem, normally a sleepy little town, was bustling with Jews who had returned to register for the census. There was no room at the inn.

Mary and Joseph, we know, found a stable. But this wasn’t the stable we see on the Hallmark Christmas cards. The stables in those days often were dark, cold caves with “mangers” — animal-feeding troughs carved into the stone walls; they were not wooden cribs padded with dry, neatly arranged hay.

With nowhere else to go, Mary gave birth … under the stars, amid the manure and muck, among the sheep, cows and chickens, no doctors present to administer an epidural, with Joseph, her carpenter husband, assisting as best he could.

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difficulty in a hospital bed. Imagine the scene in a smelly, cold cave.

Yet, this lowly, humble setting was the way Jesus Christ, the Savior whom God sent for mankind, came into this world.

Contrast the differences: Caesar Augustus maneuvering for worldly power and the biggest worldwide celebrity of his day; Herod the Great, a regional celebrity, abusing his power over his small dominion in unspeakable ways. They were all about status and ego.

Mary and Joseph were the antithesis.

Humble, not materially wealthy, ordinary in all appearances. And yet they were extraordinary. God sent his messenger, the angel Gabriel, and stunned Mary that she would conceive miraculously and bring forth a son — the Son of the Highest who would “reign over the house of Jacob forever.” She would be his mother.

And Joseph, the quiet carpenter, he fretted over what would happen to Mary, his fiancée, if people found out she was pregnant before they were married. The angel Gabriel gave comfort to Joseph, just as he did to Mary.

And with humility and obedience and far below the radar screen of celebrity status, they carried out God’s will, remembering all the while Gabriel’s assurance to Mary: “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.”

This is our heritage. Merry Christmas.

(Editor’s note: This originally appeared in the Dec. 23, 2010, edition.)

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+ Fire Rescue closes on land

+ Midnight Pass Road up for grabs

+ Project to filter polluted runoff

East Manatee Fire Rescue officials closed Dec. 14, on two land parcels that will put nearly every homeowner within the district within five miles of a fire station, once stations are constructed on the parcels in future years.

“We’re excited,” East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates said.

“It was a wise move on behalf of the district.

We’ll have about 95% of our district within five miles of a fire station (once those stations are built).”

The first property, currently an orange grove, sits on about five acres on the southwest corner of the intersection of State Road 64 and Dam Road, just west of The Concession.

The second parcel, now sod fields, is located near the northeast corner of State Road 64, immediately west of the Panther Ridge community’s western border.

“The most important thing is (we got property) where we need the stations, not where we would have to settle for (once development occurs),” Teates said.

East Manatee purchased the properties from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for $922,000. Teates said the district has been saving money for such a purchase and did not have to take out a loan to finance the deal.

Sarasota County is in talks with the Florida Department of Transportation about taking over maintenance of Midnight Pass Road, according to FDOT spokeswoman Debbie Tower.

The state currently owns the length of Midnight Pass from the Siesta Key north bridge to Stickney Point Road. The county must comply with FDOT regulations for traffic devices and go through the state for changes to the speed limit.

Those decisions would lie with the county, along with the cost of maintaining the roadway, if it chose to accept the road from the state.

A $1.1 million county project is slated to filter polluted stormwater runoff that flows into Hudson Bayou, and eventually Sarasota Bay. Hudson Bayou has long been polluted by stormwater tainted with trash, toxic metals and nutrients that have been linked to red tide blooms.

The project would add in several elements along the bayou’s watershed designed to prevent pollutants from reaching the water.

The county will seek bids until Jan. 16. The project could begin as early as spring and would take nine months to complete.

+ Residents oppose event location

Long after the roaring bikes and live music of Thunder by the Bay were gone last year, some Marina Tower condo dwellers didn’t forget the twoday event.

Residents are saying they want the upcoming Jan. 3 to Jan. 6 event moved to another location.

Twenty-nine residents at the downtown condo signed a petition protesting the location of the event, which was moved several blocks last year from Lemon Avenue and Main Street to Gulfstream Avenue.

Lucy Nicandri, festival director for Thunder by the Bay, has been working for the last six months to try to alleviate the concerns of condo dwellers.

+ Couple aims to build on Beach Road Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens, during a Dec. 6 meeting, announced two coastal setback variance petitions for undeveloped lots adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico.

Ronald and Sania Allen, under their legal names and under the firm, Siesta Miramar LLC, submitted the requests in October to Sarasota County, which is nearly three years after purchasing the lots for a total of $11.18 million.

The plans show two four-story single-family homes with four car garages on the bottom level and pool decks facing the Gulf.

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‘How the Secret Illnesses of U.S. Presidents Have Affected World Politics: A Combination of History and Medicine’ Series — continues at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Dr. Allan Schwartz, professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, will present. Call 383-3428.

26th Annual Circus Ring of Fame What: Celebrate bigwigs in the Big Top with this annual event that honors individuals for the contributions to the circus.

This year’s inductees are the Coronas brothers, Charles and Mathias; Tim Holst; and the Pablo Rodriguez family. Call 388-1554.

When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: St. Armands Circle Park

Friday, Jan. 4 Epiphany Concert and Party — takes place at 5 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The concert will feature sacred and secular holiday music followed by a party with hors d’oeuvres, beverages and more holiday music. Cost is $15.

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Saturday, Jan. 5 ‘Ageless Grace’ Workshop — takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Gail Condrick will lead the program, providing 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease.

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Sunday, Jan. 6 St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Scholars in Residence Program — kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, with a Sunday adult forum with Dr. Henry Rowold, who served as a missionary in Asia and has written at-length about China, Christian missions and the Old Testament. The theme of his talks will be “When Things Go Bad: Walking With God’s Servant Job.” Discussions on related topics will follow from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through Jan. 23. Call 388-1234.

Friday, Jan. 11 Friday Afternoon Live: ‘The Roots of Rhythm and Drumming” — takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Professional drummer and percussionist Scott Blum will lead an educational and interactive

Temple Beth Israel Gala: ‘An Evening at Grossingers’ — takes place at 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Ave., Sarasota.

For ticket information, contact Dr. David Solomon at 755-3244.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Save Our Seabirds Wine Tasting — takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive. The event includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Cost is $20. RSVP is required. Call 383-0777.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Longboat Key Historical Society Lecture — takes place at 7 p.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Gary Mormino, retired University of South Florida history professor and author of “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams,” will speak about Florida and World War II. Admission is free for members; $10 for non-members. Contact Chester Pletzke at chetpletzke@ gmail.com.

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Longboat Harbour Yacht Club illuminates docks at annual lighting The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club celebrated its annual lighting of the docks Thursday, Dec. 6. The event featured 23 decorated docks, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.

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The men’s and women’s guilds of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church gathered together Wednesday, Dec. 5, for a joint Christmas party. Before refreshments and fellowship, the parishioners enjoyed an hour-long concert featuring Michelle Giglio, a soprano who trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique, accompanied by pianist Lee Dougherty Ross, artistic director of the Artist Series of Sarasota. Guests also brought toys, which will be donated to children of migrant workers.

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HOLIDAY WORSHIP SERVICES All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road: A Christmas Eve musical prelude is at 5 p.m., and the Christ Mass follows at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist is at 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist and healing prayers are at 10 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 383-8161.

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive: A Christmas Eve service is at 7 p.m. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Porter is the pastor. 383-8833.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive: A Christmas Eve candlelight service is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. The Rev. Charlie Shook will preach at the Christmas Eve service. 383-6491.

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive: A Christmas Eve contemporary service is at 5 p.m.; traditional service is at 7 p.m.; and service of the holy communion is at 10 p.m. Contemporary Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m., and traditional wor-

Terry Petesch

The community is invited to attend “A Tribute to Terry: Celebrating the Life and Friendship of Terry Petesch” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, 6860 Longboat Drive S. Donations to the Arts Center are encouraged.

Petesch, 62, died Nov. 27.

ship services are at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Bernthal is the pastor.

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St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive: A Christmas Eve vigil Mass is at 4 p.m.; carols are at 8:30 p.m. and “Midnight” Mass will follow at 9 p.m.

Christmas Day Masses are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; daily Masses are at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday; and Saturday Masses are at 5 p.m.

Msgr. Gerard Finegan is the pastor. 3831255.

William Battle Wall Jr.

William Battle Wall Jr., 89, of Pinehurst, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 8.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Wall served aboard the USS Lyon during World War II, participating in the European, African, Middle Eastern, Asiatic and Pacific campaigns. Over the years, he enjoyed attending reunions with crewmates and officers.

Following his return from war, Mr. Wall re-engaged with his family’s farm in Pee Dee, N.C., where he began a

Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road: Sabbath services are at 8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Rabbi Jonathan Katz will conduct services. 383-3428.

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Mr. Wall was preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes; brother, Robert; and sisters, Lucy Martin Fetridge and Marjorie Jean Liles.

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Sarasota visionary, leader, philanthropist, bridge builder, entrepreneur For the past 54 years, few Sarasotans, if any — none we can think of — have fought for and contributed to the betterment of Sarasota as has Gil Waters.

His imprint on this community and legacy are exceptional.

He was a founding member of a group that created and carried out a vision for downtown Sarasota, including the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; Bayfront Drive and City Island park; and the existing City Hall.

He founded what became FCCI Insurance Group; was the first executive secretary of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange; and led the formation of the Argus Foundation.

Perhaps most significant, he was the singular driving force who fought for and brought the new John Ringling Bridge to reality.

It’s not enough to say his vision, energy, determination, philanthropy and courage are extraordinary.

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We are lucky and privileged to call Gil Waters a friend. Our pledge is to carry on his legacy — to fight for the betterment of Greater Sarasota … and never give up.

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Bright Spirits

Longboat Key decks its palms, guard houses, high rises and fences with creative displays.

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drive down Gulf of Mexico is a visual treat any day of the year. But nothing tops December, when Longboat Key illuminates with yuletide joy and displays its twinkling palm trees, bedecked boats, angels dangling down the front of high rises and reindeer perched in front yards.

Each year, the Longboat Observer judges the Key’s holiday light displays, because there’s nothing like a fun competition to ignite the holiday spirit.

As a reward for the muscle put into their holiday décor, the winners received trays of holiday desserts and a bottle of bubbly. Many expressed astonishment when the Longboat Observer showed up bearing gifts.

They may have been surprised they won, but you likely won’t be, if you’ve ventured around the island much the past few weeks. Without further ado, behold Longboat’s brightest, cheeriest holiday decorations — the winners of our “Light up the Keys” contest.

Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara and Katie Hendrick

Roughly 80,000 white lights make the Saputo home on Lighthouse Point Drive a sight to behold for anyone driving north over New Pass Bridge and the Publisher’s Choice winner.

Publisher’s Choice Saputo home, 10 Lighthouse Point Drive

One word sums up John and Denise Saputo’s Lighthouse Point home: stately. Visible from New Pass Bridge, the residence beams with 80,000 white lights that dance along their dock, bushes and 30-foot columns. Every year, the Saputos have a Christmas Eve party, with most guests lingering on the back terrace.

“With all the Christmas lights, it feels like daylight,” Denise Saputo says. No cutesy theme here — just a host of elegance and grace.

Commercial Crab and Fin, 420 St. Armands Circle

This St. Armands seafood restaurant epitomizes what’s so great about Florida winters: It’s not gray and cold! Crab and Fin uses a motif popular on Longboat (wrapped palm trees) — but with a vibrant twist. We loved the island vibe created with the red-and-green lights.

Michael Ruocco, a Crab and Fin server and the mastermind behind the electric palms, was out when we delivered the good news, but Manager Holly O’Mara said he’d be elated and shocked.

“He was super enthusiastic about our decorations and involved from point A to Z,” she said.

CondoMINIUM Beachplace, 1109 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Beachplace always ranks among the most festive of our most hotly contested category. To make sure the condo stays in contention for top prize, the condo always changes up its holiday theme. This year, it upped its game by transforming the guardhouse into a present, complete with a big handmade bow and a gift tag that reads, “To

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Even surrounded by a bevy of bedecked businesses, Crab and Fin stood out with its vibrant colors to win the commercial category.

Denise Saputo and her husband, John, have won the ultimate prize — Publisher’s Choice — back-to-back years.

Right: Manager Holly O’Mara accepted the award for Crab and Fin, winner of the commercial category.

Beachplace stood out to win the condominium category with its gatehouse cum present, complete with a handmade bow and gift tag.

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WINNERS / FROM PAGE 1B Longboat Key, From Beachplace.” Another addition was a semi-circle of candy canes lining the condominium association’s entrance.

General Manager Nick Luman let out a spirited, “Woo-hoo!” when The Observer arrived to deliver the news.

Will Longboat see the pretty present again in 2013? Don’t count on it, Luman says.

“We’ll try something new,” he says. “You have to stay fresh to beat the competition.”

Single-family home Walker home, 7061 Longboat Drive E.

Peg and Pete Walker were perplexed when The Observer announced their win.

For years, the couple has engaged in a friendly competition with their neighbors across the street — but they didn’t think the local newspaper was in the know about that. Nor did they imagine that their Longbeach Village yard outshined hundreds of others on the island.

The Walkers have steadily added to their collection of lights over the years, with Peg Walker always marking her calendar to

Nick Luman and Lillian Sanders were among the staff who decorated Beachplace, winner of the condominium category. start designing her Christmas display in late October.

“Most of the shopping’s actually done in early January,” she says. “That’s when I get great deals on holiday items.”

This year’s marquis pieces included a rowboat filled with colorful presents, a white-and-gold angel with wings that flap and a “Goodwill baby Jesus” the Walkers procured from, you guessed it, Goodwill.

“The neighbors said they didn’t stand a chance once we put out the angel and Jesus,” Peg Walker said.

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Golfers swing into holiday season The Longboat Key Club Women’s Golf Association held its annual Frosty Frolic holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the club’s Harbourside dining room. Members from the Key Niners and the 18-Holers competed in a friendly round of golf beforehand, with many teams donning festive uniforms.

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BIRD KEY - Direct Bayfront home with fabulous Northwest views. This 3BD/2.5BA home flows seamlessly from room to room. Spacious kitchen w/family room and fireplace. 102 feet of recently reinforced seawall, with dock and 10,000 lb. lift. $1,600,000.

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GRAND BAY - Enjoy expansive views across Sarasota Bay all the way to downtown Sarasota from this elegant 3BR/3.5BA furnished condominium residence. This custom home, on the market for the very first time, has been tastefully decorated and the two covered parking spaces right next to the elevator are an added bonus! $1,395,000

PLAYERS CLUB Wonderful Gulf views from the 30’ long open balcony; w/ southern exposure. Tastefully furnished 2BD/2.5BA condominium. $699,000

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Holiday spirit grows at garden club party The Longboat Key Garden Club held its annual holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Longboat Island Chapel. The event featured a potluck dinner and a 50/50 raffle.

Right: Lenny Landau, winner of the 50/50 raffle, with his wife, Susan Left: Ken Loy and Fanny and Phill Younger, back, with Pat Loy and Beverly Shapiro, front

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Ken Godbout, Sharon Oper, Mari Zevin and Lillian Sands

Beth Brewer, with her mother, Virginia Sanders

Joan Patridge and Al Clarizia

Barb Kerwin, Barbara Gurchieck, Jinny Johnson and John Kerwin sell raffle tickets.

Sandy and Patrick Bogert

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Sleepy Lagoon - Direct Gulf Front Beautiful Hampton Style 4BR/3BA University Park - Whitebridge Court Beautiful 2BR+Den/2BA villa with home on 100 ft of pristine beach front. Renovated in 2007. Wood & tile floors, soaring ceilings and surrounded by serene views of the tropical marble floors, outdoor jacuzzi and 2-car garage. $3,390,000 grounds and pristine golf course. 2-car garage. $245,000

Longboat Key - 150 Feet of Beachfront Gated privacy on 2+ acres directly on the Gulf of Mexico. New in '07 with 10,000SF, 7BR/6.5BA with attached guest wing.$10,450,000 Lido Beach - Best Waterfront Value Gated Mediterranean inspired Prestancia - The Estates Lakefront Beautiful lake views from this lovely,

residence w/protected Bay views, within walking distance to Lido Beach fully furnished 3 BR plus den/4th bedroom home built by Arthur Rutenburg. and St. Armands Circle. 6BR/6.5BA on 148 ft of waterfront. $3,499,900 Large pool patio, pool bath and grill area ideal for entertaining. $659,000

Beachplace - Direct Gulf Front Walk-Down Corner apartment, completely turnkey furnished with sparkling views of the Gulf of Mexico. 3 full bedrooms, new granite & stainless kitchen, and wood floors. $1,395,000

Lido Shores - Direct Gulf Front Palazzo 200 ft. of sea-walled Gulf front with private Dock and Beach access. This 7,415 SF residence has 5BR/8BA, his and her bath & studies, 50 ft. pool/ spa & 5-car garage. $7,600,000

Ringling Pointe – Stunning Direct Bay Front On 145 feet of deep water with 5BR/3.5 BA, a 2,200 SF master suite, 1,000 bottle wine room, private dock, wading & lap pool w.spa & 8-car garage. $3,850,000 G NEW LISTIN

Fairway Bay - Longboat Key Townhouse 2BR/2.5BA turnkey furnished The Bougainvillea House - Tudor Revival Renovated in 2006 on 3 vacation getaway! Fresh, and bright with ceramic tile, central vacuum, lots with 4BR/3.5BA + separate guest house totaling 4,857 square fireplace, bonus area and private 1 - car garage. Bring the family!$359,000 feet. Home exudes old world charm while offering today’s modern conveniences. Wood floors, marble, pool, & 2-car garage. $1,159,000

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

real estate | transactions

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Country Club Shores sells for $2.1 million The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Cantoys International Ltd. sold the home at 600 Putter Lane to Ian and Sheila Aitken, of Longboat Key, for $2.1 million.

Built in 1967, it has four bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths, a pool and 3,650 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.3 million in 1998.

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Lawrence and Joan Castellani, trustees, sold the Unit 394 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Rex Cowan, trustee, of Winter Haven, for $1,025,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area.

Emerald Pointe North

Daniel and Maureen Curtin, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 5 condominium at 2065 Harbour Links Drive to Jay Burchfield, trustee, of Springfield, Mo., for $1 million. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,865 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $628,700 in 2001.

Country Club Shores

Gail Macbeth, trustee, of Avon, Conn., sold the home at 601 Yardarm Lane to John and Joanne Forch, of Reston, Va., for $830,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,544 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $610,000 in 1999.

John Ringling Estates Inc.

Voyka Kalicanin, of Sarasota, sold her home at 266 Polk Drive to Frank Poot, of Laarweg, Netherlands, for $789,000.

Built in 1952, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,648 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $179,900 in 1990.

Shell Cottage Properties LLC sold the home at 241 Garfield Drive to Christopher and Janice Amstutz, of Sarasota, for $450,000. Built in 1950, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,030 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $185,800 in 2011.

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Katie Hendrick

This home at 600 Putter Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,650 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million.

Beachplace

Anthony Lanese Jr. sold the Unit 401 condominium at 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Domus Partners LLC for $600,000.

Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,172 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $155,000 in 1980.

Fairway Bay

Ronald and Barbara Archbold, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 356 condominium at 2016 Harbourside Drive to Judson and Carol Sinclair, of Dallas, for $450,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $275,000 in 1998.

Sunset Beach on Longboat Key

John Paruch and Carol Paruch sold their Unit 1301 condominium at 2109 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Ronald and Frances Kelly, of Wayland, Mass., for $450,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,358 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $680,000 in 2004.

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Address Permit Applicant Amount

Bay Harbour 448 GMD Carports Condominium Association $293,464

Whitney Beach 6812-6844 GMD Re-roof Condominium Association $239,375 2410 Harbourside Drive Interior Douglas Tibbetts $103,500 2550 Harbourside Drive Interior Fred Rauskolb $90,000

Whitney Beach 6852-6860 GMD Re-roof Condominium Association $76,250 3314 Sabal Cove Pool and spa John Teller $40,000 2425 GMD Alteration Michael Langer $38,402 520 Harbor Cay Drive Re-roof Spardon Ltd. $37,091 2101 GMD Interior Ben Subin $31,661 1241 GMD Interior Christina Grant $30,000 640 Fox St. Addition Bonnie Dallinger $29,224 781 Emerald Harbor Drive Pool cage Donald Johnson Jr. $19,904 510 Bowsprit Lane Roof Nora McDonagh $16,970 761 Emerald Harbor Drive Re-roof Christian Thun-Hohenstein $15,000 5655 GMD Doors Darrell Cox $8,380

Tenant Avenue of the Flowers 523 Bay Isles Parkway improvement Acquisition $6,000 1000 Longboat Club Road Doors Joel Matcovsky $5,385 1000 Longboat Club Road Doors Mario Parker $5,385

Tenant Avenue of the Flowers 519 Bay Isles Parkway improvement Acquisition $4,500 3235 GMD Alteration Lisa Smith, trustee $3,250 1020 Bogey Lane Garage door William Kaplinski $2,429 709-717 Spanish Drive N. Doors Charles Czech $1,840 663 Penfield St. Re-roof Gail Beitelman $0

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By Robin Hartill | City Editor

Ian Addy & Gail Wittig

+ Jack Elka calendar features keys

Northern Trust closed its Longboat Key branch Friday, Dec. 7.

The office will consolidate its office and staff with the existing Sarasota branch at 1515 Ringling Blvd.

Longboat Key customers were notified of the closing in a letter dated Aug. 31.

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Marina’s Face Body & Nail Care, 3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has added hair services to its offerings.

Vidal Sassoon expert colorist Curtis Thurilby has also joined the staff. For information, call 383-8531.

1St Floor Walk-Out To The Beach | Gross Income $103,000+ | $1,100,000

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Gorgeous Sunset Views All Year Round | Gross Income $56,000+ | $449,000

Two Longboat Key restaurants recently were honored with Florida Trend Magazine’s “Golden Spoon” Awards.

Maison Blanche, 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive, and Pattigeorge’s, 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive, received Golden Spoon awards.

Euphemia Haye, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is included in the “Golden Spoon Hall of Fame.”

The Golden Spoon Awards are listed in the magazine’s December issue, on newsstands now.

Lowest Priced Deluxe 2 BR in Hotel | Gross Income $113,000+ | $1,195,000

+ Key restaurants receive awards

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Photographer Jack Elka’s 2013 calendar is now available, and for the first time, it features photographs of Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys in addition to its regular assortment of Anna Maria Island photographs.

The calendar is available at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, and at various locations on Anna Maria Island.

Cost is $12. For information, visit jackelka.com.

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Marc Turner $475,000 #A3969797 This property is located at the end of street w/ mesmerizing views of Sarasota Bay & canal access for boating. 2BR/2BA each side, could be single family res. or keep for steady income.

Teresia Bradford $975,000 #M5832504

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

talking politics

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Democrats hear from former club president, professor The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Harbourside Dining Room. Speakers included former club President Marvin Morse and Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida and the state’s most quoted political analyst.

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Regina Brown, Vilma Cooper of Saks Fifth Avenue, Zenobia Davis and Vicki Cole of Saks Fifth Avenue

Key Republican Club gets into holiday spirit at dinner

Marvin Morse and Murray Bluegrass

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, with members from the Sarasota and Sarasota County Republican clubs. The event featured a silent auction, with items provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.

Norman and Barbara Gross

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Darlene Harvey, Craig Harvey and Arlena Wood

Shirley Gotthelf with Frances and Lee Kuraishi

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

HOLIDAY GIVING

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by Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

L’Ambiance residents celebrate the season of giving

Donations were collected for the Guardian ad Litem program.

Co-chairs Angela Stowe and Sylvia Pastor

Lois Muse and Jane Newman

Residents of L’Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. This year’s luncheon benefited the area’s Guardian ad Litem program, which supports abused and neglected children. Guests brought sweatshirts to be donated to children in the program.

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TemperatureS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

Temps.

Weather Photo Contest Winner

Record Temps.

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Low

High

Low

Tues., Dec. 11

77

68

87 (1972)

31 (1938)

Wed., Dec. 12

81

66

85 (2001)

26 (1957)

Thurs., Dec. 13

73

57

87 (1965)

22 (1962)

Fri., Dec. 14

72

56

90 (1971)

23 (1962)

Sat., Dec. 15

80

56

86 (1923)

31 (2010)

Sun., Dec. 16

79

59

86 (2001)

27 (1968)

Mon., Dec. 17

78

60

88 (1965)

29 (1968)

Average Gulf water temperature: 67

Thurs., Dec. 20

Highs 5:16a 5:56p

12:15a

Lows 11:47a

Fri., Dec. 21

7:10a

6:35p

1:40a

12:26p

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9:25a

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11:03a

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Mon., Dec. 24

11:59a

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4:43a

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Tues., Dec. 25

12:37p

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1:05p

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

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90 day minimum. Full amenities and covered garage. 865-603-3126 or 865-549-5070.

JIM ZALLER'S Carpentry & Home Repairs LLC. Carpentry, doors, door inserts and much more.

Call 941-232-6744.

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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Beach to Bay. On-site management. Pools, tennis, boat slips. Visit: www.FloridaRent.com for information and virtual tours. 800-333-7335, 941-383-3117.

Adult Care Services SUSAN SHAUGHNESSY, RN. Your private nurse for home/hospital. MA/FL Licensed (RN3001642).

References. 941-761-2656.

Weekly/ Monthly/ Seasonal Rates Beachfront, Bayfront and In Between Houses or Condos Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367 5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Rental office 9a.m. - 5p.m. M-F Ask about our special rates!

Wagner Realty Since 1939 www.wagnerrentals.com LONGBOAT HARBOR Towers: 2BR/2BA, Gulf front, recently renovated. Available January through April, 2013. 2 month min. 407-694-0156.

LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, heated pool on beach, 1BR/1BA condo, full kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop. 617-328-7145, 857-939-1049.

LONGBOAT KEY: SUNSET BEACH condo: beachfront, direct Gulf, 3BR/2BA, 3 balconies, gated community, heated pool. 2 month min.

Available December 1 - April 30. $6500/mo. By owner, 860-633-3545 or 860-633-2502.

LONGBOAT PORTOBELLO BEACH FRONT 2BR/2BA Condo. Details and Virtual Tour at www.BeachAbodeLBK.com Phone 815-919-5357 ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining area, W/D in building. Weekly or Monthly. May through January. $1600/mo. 351-5101.

JOHN GUBERNAT SERVICES Residential/ Commercial. Handyman Repairs, Roof Repairs, Coatings, Painting, Power Washing, Property Management, Home Watching. LBK Resident. Lic./Ins. 941-962-4867.

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Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available

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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.

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

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ANTIQUE AND FINE FURNITURE REPAIR by Danish craftsman. 941-778-5639.

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Longboat Key, Longboat Key. $8,450,000 4/6.5 MLS#A3951509 Patrick DiPinto 941-323-0033

Longboat Key, Sleepy Lagoon. $3,390,000 4/3 MLS#A3961159 Barbara Ackerman 941-387-1820

Holmes Beach, Ilexhurst. $2,750,000 4/3.5 MLS#A3964006 Martie Lieberman 941-724-1118

Sarasota, Roberts Point. $2,499,000 5/5.5 MLS#A3951470 Patrick DiPinto 941-323-0033

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Longboat Key, Longboat Key Towers. $2,175,000 3/3 MLS#A3961679 Lynne Koy 941-387-1803

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Across the street or across the Atlantic, our global network connects your home with more buyers. \ Mainland Sarasota Sarasota, Deer Creek. $429,000 Anita Caravello, 941-716-0381 Come home to this terrific, 4BR/3+BA residence. 3-car garage. Skylights. MLS#A3969679 Sarasota, Country Club Of Sarasota. $302,000 Monica Roche, 941-8095954 Bright & private 3/2 home w/golf course views. Gunite pool & pavered deck. MLS#A3967632 Sarasota, Mira Lago. $285,900 Cindy Taliaferro, 941-894-7269 Treat yourself to this tempting, 2BR/2+BA home in a gated community. MLS#A3969584 Sarasota, Gulfstream Towers. $210,000 L. Luken/K. Hoonhout, 941388-3966 Delightful 2BR/2BA residence in the heart of Downtown with many amenities. MLS#A3969678

Sarasota, Hartsdale. $995,000 4/3.5 MLS#A3969555 Bruce Myer 941-387-1859

The Keys Sarasota, The Beach Residences. $2,990,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays, 941387-1825 Feels like home on the beach! Soothing wraparound beach to bay views. 3BR. MLS#A3954941 Longboat Key, Bay Isles. $1,995,000 Mike Greve, 941-806-9444 Stunning custom wtrfrnt home in prestigious Harbor section of Bay Isles. MLS#A3953976 Longboat Key, Country Club Shores. $1,385,000 Toni Giliberti, 941-2849208 3BR/3BA with unobstructed views of bay; minutes to St. Armands Circle. MLS#A3965127 Longboat Key, Beaches. $1,324,900 Michelle Musto, 941-387-1882 Enjoy paradise in this inspiring 2BR/2BA waterfront condo. MLS#A3965925 Longboat Key, Country Club Shores. $995,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays, 941-5871700 Tile-roofed 3BR/2BA Ranch. Ceiling fans. Mature foliage, handsome oaks.

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Open Sun 1-4pm 309 South Washington Dr Sarasota, Saint Armands Division. $1,995,000 4/3.5 Sarasota, Bird Key. $949,000 4/2.5 MLS#A3966330 Louis Wery 941-387-1816 MLS#A3969417 Carolyn Donnelly 941-387-1835

Longboat Key, Seaplace. $550,000 Mary Ann Dabney, 941-366-8070 Rarely available 2/2.5 just steps from the beach! Furnished w/garage.

MLS#A3969919 Longboat Key, Sands Point. $489,000 Tom Fynes, 941-504-9282 2 bed, 2 bath; 1,492 sq ft; South Longboat beach front complex; on-site marina.

MLS#A3968299 Longboat Key, Privateer North. $479,000 Gene DePoris, 941-388-3966 Beautiful 2/2 condo has a spectacular view of the bay and downtown.

MLS#A3969828 Sarasota, Lido Towers. $285,000 Barbara Miller, 941-388-3966 Beautiful & completely updated 1BR/1.5BA with partial gulf & bay views! MLS#A3969995

Manatee Sarasota, Ballentine Manor Ests. $345,000 Ellen O’Day, 941-366-8070 West of the trail, 3/3 on oversized lot. Just steps from the bay. Updated!

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Longboat Key, Sanctuary. $799,000 3/3 MLS#A3968663 Roger Pettingell 941-387-1840

Sarasota, Siesta Key. $595,000 2/2 MLS#A3969740 Kathy Hoonhout 941-388-3966

Venice/Osprey/Nokomis Nokomis, Casey Key. $2,269,000 Louis Wery, 941-387-1816 Nature lover’s 3BR/3BA Gulf-to-bay beach retreat on exclusive Casey Key. MLS#A3967238

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