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by Roger Drouin | City Editor

Main Street building under contract The sale would encompass two buildings for a total of 200 feet of storefront space on Main Street. It would be the third major downtown investment for entrepreneur Jesse Biter in two years.

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+ Conservation state of mind The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast honored Charles E. Richards Jr. as 2012 Conservation Partner of the Year, at its members’ reception last month.

Richards, a lifelong conservationist and former Sarasota County commissioner, donated land to the foundation, forming the basis for its 29th conservation project, named Myakka River Preserve at Tarpon Point.

The Conservation Foundation will restore and beautify the land by replacing invasive plants, adding a kayak landing and creating other educational and recreational amenities. Richards said he hoped his gift would highlight the importance of land preservation and encourage other landowners to follow suit.

“We are fortunate to have generous and forward-thinking supporters like Charley Richards in our community,” notes Christine P. Johnson, president of Conservation Foundation.

Downtown entrepreneur Jesse Biter is working on a deal to purchase 10 storefronts fronting mid-Main Street.

The sale would encompass two buildings for a total of 200 feet of commercial storefront on Main Street.

Biter confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 12, that he was looking at property on Main Street but declined to discuss details

of the deal before it closed.

However, news of the prospective deal was briefly discussed at a Downtown Improvement District meeting last week, when the board’s operations manager, John Moran, said Biter was in the process of purchasing “a major property on Main Street” that would include 10 storefronts.

Both of the buildings, immediately adjacent to each other at 1564 Main St. and 1560 Main St., are under contract, according to several tenants currently renting space in the buildings who were notified of the pending transactions.

If the deal goes through,

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Tahja Harrison performs around the mandala Wednesday, Dec. 12, at South Lido Park. The 12.12.12 Sands of the World Mandala Ceremony included dancing, prayers and singing before sweeping up the mandala of peace and pouring the sand into the Gulf of Mexico. For more photos, see YourObserver.com.

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+ Growing room The Sarasota Military Academy recently broke ground on a major expansion. Made possible by a donation from Sarasota businessman, Jack Urfer, the new building will be a three-story, 37,000-squarefoot building with 22 classrooms.

by Roger Drouin | City Editor

$1 million project to filter polluted runoff Modular wetlands and bioswales throughout the watershed are designed to filter stormwater into Hudson Bayou.

Hudson Bayou has long been polluted by stormwater tainted with trash, toxic metals and nutrients that have been linked to red-tide blooms.

That’s because a 12-acre drainage basin on the south edge of downtown dumps directly from a single pipe on Alderman Street into the bayou, bringing with it

trash and pollutants from yards, cars and parking lots.

When most of the property adjacent to the bayou was developed, no filtration system was

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Downtown entrepreneur Jesse Biter is working on a deal to purchase up to 10 storefronts on mid-Main Street.

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put in to keep pollutants from draining into the water.

“There is a maze of pipes that collects stormwater and ends up in Hudson Bayou,” said Kris Fehlberg, an environmental specialist

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MAIN SALE / FROM PAGE 1A it would be the third major downtown property investment in the last two years for Biter, an entrepreneur who sold his $16 million auto sales software firm in 2010.

In December 2011 Biter entered into an agreement with the city of Sarasota to buy the 11,000-square-foot retail space on the ground floor of the Palm Avenue parking garage for $1.6 million.

Biter was also involved in plans to move the HuB, a for-profit business incubator, to its new headquarters at the site of the former Century Bank on Fruitville Road and Goodrich Avenue. He purchased that building in May 2011 for $2.8 million.

Brooke Misantone, co-owner of the Bullet Hole, said current negotiations were under way for the sale of the building at 1564 Main Street that houses his store, but he did not know any details.

The Bullet Hole, 1576 Main St., is one of five storefronts in the building. The other current tenants include: Pho Cali, the Drunken Poet, Pangea Lounge and its attached Lan Restaurant. That building houses 9,700-square-feet of commercial space, currently owned by 1564 Main Street LLC, of New York, and is currently under contract, confirmed Michael Saunders & Co. Realtor Lee DeLieto Jr., who is representing the seller.

“That building has been on the market,” DeLieto said. “The seller found that the offer is acceptable.”

If the contract is approved, the purchase could close by the end of the year, DeLieto said.

DeLieto declined to comment further on the sale during the due-diligence period.

The separate, neighboring building to the east is said to be part of another prospective Biter purchase. That building, which is currently owned by Suzanne Krill, houses 8,150 square feet of commercial space.

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The project to ensure cleaner stormwater runoff could begin as early as this spring or summer and would take nine months to complete.

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Building A, on the left, houses 8,150 square feet of commercial space, and building B, on the right, has 9,700 square feet of space.

Martin Hyde, owner of Gulf Business Systems’ Copy Center, 1548 Main St., said the building is old and in need of renovations, and Hyde was encouraged after he heard from his current landlord that someone was investing in the property.

“I think it’s a good thing a young person with a vision wants to go forward,” Hyde said.

At least for the near future, Hyde hopes to be able to stay in the same location where his business has been for 13 years.

But, because both buildings are under contract, Hyde expects Biter to soon announce “bigger” long-term plans for the properties.

The two properties have development potential.

Under the city’s downtown core zoning, a mixed-use project up to 10 stories can be built, but parking would have to figure as part of any project plans, said Harvey Hoglund, senior planner with the city.

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with Sarasota County. “Back in the day, the goal was to get (stormwater) off land quickly and get it back into the bay. No one thought of the environmental impacts then.”

As early as spring, a $1.1 million county project is slated to be under way to filter the polluted runoff that flows into Hudson Bayou and, eventually, Sarasota Bay. The project would add in several elements along the bayou’s watershed designed to ensure cleaner rainwater empties into the bayou, Fehlberg said.

One element of the project will focus on Lukewood Park, a park near the bayou in the Hudson Bayou neighborhood, adding wetlands and a vegetated bioswale.

A few blocks from the bayou and closer to downtown on Ringling Boulevard, a pair of “modular wetlands” and more of the small vegetated swales are planned.

Modular wetlands are concrete boxes filled with plants that would also filter rainwater.

The county is seeking contractor bids until Jan. 16. The project is estimated to take nine months to complete.

The $1.1 million cost will be split, with the county paying for half and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) paying the other half.

More than 500 storm drains flow into the waterway, said Susan Chapman, a neighborhood activist and Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association board member running for City Commission.

The plants and the modular wetlands planned as part of the upcoming project are a natural, effective way to filter stormwater before it reaches the bayou.

“These plants filter 80% of nitrogen and phosphorous and 90% of metals such as arsenic and lead, which are common pollutants,” Fehlberg said.

Chapman remembers first hearing about the project several years ago; at the time she thought the project might not happen. She said it was good news that a contractor could begin work soon.

“The Hudson Bayou drainage basin is very large, and it covers most of downtown,” Chapman said.

Chapman said all of the components of the project are designed to catch rainwater “close to where it falls and then filter it.”

A similar project in Kansas City, Mo., was successful in cleaning stormwater runoff, Chapman said.

A 1992 study concluded that oysters from the bayou had the highest concentration of lead in the country.

A separate project to remove lead from the bayou’s bottom would cost an estimated $10 million.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

THUNDEROUS DEBATE

by Roger Drouin | City Editor

Petition opposes event location Some residents say they want the upcoming Thunder by the Bay event moved to another location.

Long after the roaring bikes and live music of Thunder by the Bay were gone last year, the two-day event remained on the minds of some Marina Tower condo dwellers.

Now, they say they want the upcoming event, which takes place from Jan. 3 to Jan. 6, moved to another location.

Twenty-nine residents at the 38-unit 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.

“The nuisance and disruption to our residential neighborhood is totally unacceptable,” wrote David Morton, president of the condominium association at Marina Tower, to city commissioners earlier this month.

File photo Lucy Nicandri, festival director for Thirty thousand event-goers attended Thunder by the Bay, has been working Thunder by the Bay last year. for the last six months to try to alleviate the concerns of condo residents. She were an assault on our right to the quiet has met with representatives from Ma- enjoyment of our residential neighborrina Towers and two other Gulfstream hood,” reads the petition signed by the Avenue condominiums, 1350 Main and Marina Tower residents.

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Morton and several other Marina Tow“I said, ‘I want to hear your concerns er board directors declined, through Maand work with you to keep this event rina Tower’s property manager, to comdowntown,’” Nicandri said. ment further for this article.

Residents have two main concerns: The event has hired a police officer to being able to park during the event, make sure parking at Marina Towers is which is attended by more than 30,000 not blocked. In addition, the sound crew event-goers, and the noise from the live will work to maintain sound at a reasonmusic playing until 6 p.m. Saturday and able level —around 90-to-100 decibels, Sunday.

Nicandri said.

“The crowds, noise and disruption Not everyone in the condominium is

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opposed to the event, which raises money for Suncoast Charities for Children.

“I don’t really have any problem with it,” said Louis Zazarino, a resident and condo board member.

Peter Fanning, president of the Downtown Condominium Association, wrote an email to City Commissioner Terry Turner and city officials in support of the event.

“I want to let you all know that Lucy has definitely reached out to the condominiums that would be affected by the Thunder By The Bay event,” Fanning wrote.

“She has made as many concessions as possible in trying to accommodate the needs of the residents downtown. In addition, the board of the DSCA, at its Oct. 31 meeting, also gave support to Lucy, Suncoast Charities and Thunder by the Bay in recognition of the huge economic impact it has on our downtown and surrounding area.”

The event has met opposition wherever it has occurred downtown.

It was initially held at Lemon Avenue and Main Street, until merchants said they did not want food and retail vendors set up at that location. As a result, the event was moved to Gulfstream Avenue.

Nicandri said event organizers considered moving it to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, where some other large events, such as the Offshore Grand Prix Race events, are held, but it costs $5,400 a day to rent the space.

“That would significantly impact our budget,” Nicandri said.

The event brings in $6.4 million in an annual economic impact, and all of the proceeds from the event go to Suncoast Charities.

by Nick Friedman | Community Editor

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MTO’s newest mural, painted on the wall of Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club, depicts Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal as a boxer.

Street artist, MTO, reveals new mural School Avenue’s Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club is the home of MTO’s newest mural.

Pulling into the secluded parking lot of Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club, tucked away on North School Avenue just north of Fruitville Road, visitors are greeted with a new view.

The large exterior wall of the boxing gym now boasts a larger-than-life image of a woman, armed with a determined glare and a pair of boxing gloves, throwing a straight-right punch.

As the moniker inscribed on her gloves suggests, the giant, 30 feet by 100 feet painting is the latest mural painted by the well-known French street artist, MTO. And the boxer’s identity? Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal.

“It was a little strange to be the subject,” says Kowal. “But, he insisted that it had to be me. I think he wanted to show his admiration for my role in the defense of art.”

Kowal, a vocal figure in the arts community, says she sees a lot of layers to the painting’s message and that its location adds to its impact.

“As an artist, he takes a lot of inspiration from the wall he chooses to paint on,” says Kowal. “I love the fact that it’s

in a place that people wouldn’t normally discover. And, you get to view it from a distance, which I think you really need for this piece.”

The mural, completed Wednesday, Dec. 12, as a last-minute addition to the Going Vertical series, was painted by the artist in an impressively short period of time — about one week.

According to Kafi Benz, PR director of the Chalk Festival, who worked closely with MTO to ensure the mural was completed before the artist left for Paris, a lot of work was required to complete the project on such short notice. Acquiring permission from the building’s owner, a lift and enough paint for the mural, estimated to cost close to $5,000, proved to be a group effort.

“If it didn’t happen quickly, it wasn’t going to happen at all,” says Benz. “He was getting ready to fly back to Paris, and the opportunity would’ve been lost.”

Kenneth Blake, a model, who posed for MTO’s “Dr. Robin” mural on Sarasota Architectural Salvage earlier this year, says that much like his first experience with

the street artist, this project’s inception was one of opportunity.

After his increased exposure from the “Dr. Robin” mural, Blake was motivated to get in better shape and began working out at Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club, where he met owner and accomplished boxing coach, Alan Sleit.

After developing a friendship, Sleit and Blake have partnered together to launch Punch Fitness in January, within the existing gym. The new venture will be geared toward people more interested in fitness than competitive fighting, and Blake hopes it will be more attractive to women, children and older customers.

Earlier this month Blake ran into MTO, and he pitched the idea of a mural as a favor.

“I’ve nicknamed him Batman,” jokes Blake. “He seems to pop into my life at just the right moments. I thought this would be a perfect way to show what a great addition Alan and his gym are to the community and to showcase MTO’s talent at the same time. I trust them both, and I knew it would be a great outcome.”

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by Nick Friedman | Community Editor

Season of Sharing donations needed through December As the Season of Sharing campaign comes to a close, contributions continue to come in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

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 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.”

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+ DID board member resigns due to travel Pat Westerhouse, a Downtown Improvement District board member, has resigned from the board because of her need to travel extensively.

Westerhouse is the vice president of property management for Casto real estate firm and has been involved in the real-estate industry for 25 years.

Westerhouse’s board seat is open for appointment by the City Commission. DID board application forms are accessible online at didsarasota.com.

+ Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA The Board of Directors of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance elected Tony Souza to be its new chairman of the board.

Souza is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker’s Longboat Key office and specializes in downtown residential real estate. Souza replaces outgoing chairman John Harshman.

Souza retired as executive director of Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Inc. in 2009 and previously served as the president of the former Downtown Partnership of Sarasota Inc. In that position, he was the leading force to create the Downtown Historic District. At the Partnership, he was involved in the planning for the revitalization of Fruitville Road and the creation of a Downtown Improvement District.

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+ Sarasota holiday service impacts City of Sarasota administration offices will be closed the following days during the 2012 holiday season: Monday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas Eve; Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day; Tuesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. Weekly garbage and recycling collection will be impacted on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day only. Regular Tuesday collection will be picked up the following day Wednesday, Dec. 26, as well as Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Lido Pool will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

+ P.F. Chang’s construction work to begin soon 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 by early January.

The new downtown location is slated to open in July 2013.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

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by Nick Friedman | Community Editor

by Yaryna Klimchak | Staff Writer

Volunteers honor veterans at Sarasota National Cemetery

HOW TO HELP Anyone interested in donating to Aidan Pearson’s toy drive can bring an unwrapped gift to the NewGate office, located at 5237 Ashton Road.

NewGate student spreads joy

Volunteers and Sarasota Military Academy students and teachers laid holiday wreaths on all 5,170 graves Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Sarasota Military Academy students sold wreaths during the school year to raise money to buy wreaths for each grave.

“We all get to see our families for Christmas and these fallen heroes did more than we know,” said Sgt. Maj. Christopher Conlon of Sarasota Military Academy. “No fallen hero should go without a wreath on his headstone.”

About 60 bikes from the Patriot Guard and other motorcycles escorted a semi truck with the wreaths into the cemetery.

Ten-year-old Aidan Pearson is collecting toys at his school to donate to patients at All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg.

Aidan Pearson wanted to do something different for his fourth birthday. Instead of asking for gifts from his friends, he asked them to bring unwrapped books that he could donate to patients at All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg.

The next year, he decided to step things up by organizing a toy drive at NewGate School, where he’s a student. He pitched the idea to the headmaster, who, Aidan says, loved it. The toy drive was a success.

Aidan says his generosity was inspired by his own experience in the hospital when he was younger.

“When I was 2, I had to get tubes put in my ears,” says Aidan. “Seeing the sick kids in the hospital made me feel bad, especially since it was right around Christmas. So, I thought it would be a good idea to give toys to those kids. It made me feel good, and I knew it would make them feel good when they got them.”

Now 10 years old, Aidan has continued

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his annual toy drive, during which his classmates bring toys in to the donation boxes set up around school. The collection begins in late November, and when it’s over, Aidan and his family make a trip to St. Petersburg to donate the collected toys to the children.

Both his parents and NewGate staff members are impressed with Aidan’s generosity — especially at such a young age.

“He’s been really into this for such a long time,” says Robin Howe, who has been Aidan’s teacher for several years. “You can tell it’s really something he wants to do, and it’s not his parents pushing him to do it.”

Aidan hopes to one day become a professional baseball player, but, for now, he’s happy helping out children less fortunate than him.

“I want to make sure the kids have presents over Christmas break,” he says. “It’s important to me to do this.”

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Owen Comora, an avid birder and member of the Sarasota Audubon Society, spearheaded the project after volunteering more than 5,000 hours as a senior volunteer bird naturalist and starting the popular bird naturalists’ program and the Friends of Myakka River’s “Nature Adventure Series” out at Myakka River State Park.

Comora wanted another place for people to visit and learn in the area, and he thought that the Celery Fields was the place to do that. Now, there are bird naturalists present seven days a week, who share their spotting scopes, bird books and expertise with the public from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Comora, who usually volunteers Thursdays, has found that those who visit are amazed by what they see through their binoculars or through his spotting scope. It is not uncommon to see an anhinga drying its wings, a bald eagle sitting at the top of a tall tree, a

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Thursday, Dec. 6, at Michael’s On East for their regular luncheon.

Guests socialized before listening to a presentation by Sarasota County Republican Chair Joe Gruters and General Manager of WSRQ Radio, Susan Nilon, who reflected on the 2012 election.

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Most game-show fans, at one time or another, have muttered to themselves, “I could do that.”

For most people, these claims of game-show stardom seldom amount to much more than a passing comment made from the couch.

But, Pine View student Arjun Byju was recently able to take his trivia knowledge from the living room to the stage, when he was selected to be a contestant on “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament,” which airs starting Jan. 30.

A regular viewer, Byju says the game is, in fact, much more difficult in person.

“I compete against my brother all the time at home,” he says. “It’s a lot easier when I’m sitting on the couch.

Something happens when you get on stage, and the studio lights are on you.

When Alex Trebek looks at you and says, ‘Yes?’ you can’t think.”

Byju, along with 14 other students from around the country, was selected from a pool of approximately 15,000 applicants to compete on the teen-oriented version of the popular game show. After watching the show at home, Byju was inspired to apply as a contestant.

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Byju says he’s always been a good student, and he excels in history and geography. This, combined with his experience on Pine View’s academic Olympic team, helped prepare him for the show, but to be sure, he queued up reruns of old episodes and perused almanacs to brush up on topics he knew would come up, such as rivers and capitals.

Of his experience, Byju says he enjoyed meeting the other contestants, with whom he plans to keep in touch.

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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

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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.)

— MW

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Families took a leisurely holiday stroll through the Southside Village Friday, Dec. 14, as part of the annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll. In true holiday fashion, there were carolers, visits with Santa and even face painting and a snow slide for the children.

Community Youth Development held an Iron Chef competition at its fourth Gingerbread Village event Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Youth chefs from high school culinary programs had one hour to decorate their gingerbread houses using a wide variety of supplies, including a “secret ingredient.” More than 140 youth and 20 adult gingerbread houses were on display in the Gingerbread Village, making this a record-year for entries. Gingerbread house enthusiasts can vote for their favorites online, at cydgingerbread.com.

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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.

Gil Waters exemplifies that great American entrepreneurial, “can-do” spirit. He is a role model for civic achievement. He is an inspiration for what can be.

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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Jazz Juvenocracy Presents Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite — takes place at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23 at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way. Jazz Juvenocrazy and Imaginique Contemporary Ballet Company present this version of the holiday classic. Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for Jazz Club members and students and $12.50 for children ages 12 and younger. Call 552-5300.

Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil — takes place at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army Shelter and Social Service Complex, 1400 10th St. The Salvation Army, Sarasota Ministerial Association and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness will sponsor this annual event, which will present the names and ages of each Sarasota and Manatee county homeless person who has died within the past year. Free. Call 364-8845.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22 Ayawasca Ultra Lounge — takes place at 9 p.m. at Darwin’s on 4th, 1525 Fourth St. Darwin’s on 4th and Cuzco Productions present house music, played by Goran N., the resident DJ with guest DJs every week. Free. Call 256-4232.

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12 p.m. — 700 block Benjamin Franklin Drive. Lost Property. An officer responded to a call of a possible theft. A resort worker reported that an iPhone was stolen, but it was later determined that the iPhone was just misplaced.

Messiah Sing Along at Redeemer — takes place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave. Church of the Redeemer, invites the community to join its annual tradition of the “Messiah Sing Along” — a singing of Georg Friedrich Handel’s Christmas Messiah. This year’s performance will be dedicated to the memory of Redeemer’s longtime Composer in Residence Dr. Daniel T. Moe. Cost is $10. Call 955-4263.

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5 p.m. — 1500 block Main Street. Motor Vehicle Theft. A resident reported that his vehicle was stolen. He told officers that he parked his Nissan on Main Street and took a cab home at the end of the night. An officer checked to make sure the vehicle had not been towed from its parking spot.

HARD CRIMINALS

10 p.m. — 400 block Allendale Street. Criminal Mischief. A homeowner walked outside to discover that someone had knocked over a decorative gate outside her home. She went into great detail regarding “other incidences” that have occurred involving her neighbors. An officer spoke with several children and a grandmother next door, and all of them deny any wrongdoing.

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Dispute. A resident reported a muscular man pushing a woman. Both parties left the area.

Kosher Chinese Dinner and a Movie — takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1051 S. Tuttle Ave. The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Sholom invites the community to join in watching the movie, “The Yankles,” while enjoying a kosher Chinese dinner. Cost is $30. Call 955-8121.

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Petit Theft. A woman left a store with $249 worth of merchandise in her purse. Outside the store, a security officer approached the woman and found several articles of stolen clothing, jewelry and a set of automated flashing lights in her purse. The incident was captured on the store’s video system and police took the woman to jail.

Christmas Eve Under the Stars — takes place at 6 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 2049 N. Honore Ave. This contemporary outdoor service features a unique Christmas play with live nativity.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service — takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Selby Five Points Park. This candle-lit, traditional Christmas Eve service will feature live music in the scenic downtown park. Free. Call 737-0998.

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7:20 a.m. — 1900 block Main Street.

Petit Theft. Two young men and two young women dined at a restaurant and left without paying. Later in the evening, the waitress and a security officer found the group.

The manager of the restaurant said she wanted to press charges and police arrested one of the group members.

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Tuttle students celebrate holidays around the world

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Second-grade students at Tuttle Elementary School learned about different countries’ holiday celebrations Friday, Dec. 14. Students had their own passports, which they used to explore Mexico, Holland, Africa, Israel, Germany and England. Students also made crafts, including Santa Christmas cards, menorahs and piñatas.

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Families get festive at YMCA Winter Wonderland event Children and their families gathered Friday, Dec. 7, at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. branch of the YMCA to celebrate the holiday season. Children visited with Santa, watched movies, played games and enjoyed a ride down the snow slide in inner tubes.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

Dec. 20 • Sarasota at Lemon Bay (7 p.m.)

• Cardinal Mooney vs. Admiral Farragut (7 p.m.)

Dec. 21 • Sarasota at Ida Baker (7 p.m.)

• Sarasota Christian at Lemon Bay (7:30 p.m.)

• Riverview at North Port (7 p.m.)

• Booker at Avon Park (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 22 • Booker vs. Bayshore (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 26 • Booker, Riverview, Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney in Suncoast Holiday Classic (1:30 p.m. at Riverview High)

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Dec. 20 • Sarasota at Southeast (7:30 p.m.)

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Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney has two goals this season: to haul in at least 10 rebounds in every game and to help the Cougars earn a trip to the Lakeland Center — the site of the Class 3A Final Four.

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Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

SARASOTA — Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is on a mission.

From the moment the season began, the 16-year-old has been focused on one thing — rebounds.

Rather than getting caught up in individual accolades, the Cougars 6-foot-4 shooting guard has his sights set on hauling in at least 10 rebounds every time he steps onto the court.

The more rebounds he and his teammates have, the more likely they are to capitalize on secondchance points.

The Cougars are off to an impressive 6-0 start for the season, thanks in part to Blakeney, who is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebound and 2.4 assists.

“He’s one of those players you can

(count on) to finish a play,” says Cardinal Mooney coach Stefan Gates.

“He’s a tough person to (guard) because he can score around the perimeter and he can also (drive) to the basket. There are not that many guys in the (area) who can do both.”

Most recently, Blakeney had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three steals to help lead Cardinal Mooney to a 67-50 victory over Braden River in a battle of unbeaten teams Dec. 10.

“I think we’re playing well,” Blakeney says. “We sharing the ball and playing as a team.”

Gates echoed Blakeney’s sentiments.

“Antonio has several games where he has four or five assists along with points,” Gates says.

Blakeney began playing bas-

ketball in sixth grade. The former football player joined the Manatee Storm’s travel basketball team and realized he had a knack for the sport.

Blakeney started playing for Cardinal Mooney as a freshman and has since developed into one of the Cougars’ most talented players.

Blakeney is capable of shooting from anywhere on the court, but this season he’s learned to capitalize on the opportunities that are given to him. In the first five games of the season, Blakeney put up 88 attempts — only 19 of which were from behind the arc.

“I’ve just been working hard every day in practice,” Antonio says.

“Now it’s kind of get to the basket and get easy points. I just (take) what the defense gives me.”

In addition to playing for the Cougars, Blakeney also plays travel basketball for the Each One Teach One Basketball Association.

Blakeney began playing for the Each One Teach One Basketball Association two years ago as a way to gain more experience and travel around the state.

In doing so, Blakeney has further enhanced his skill set, which he says has been instrumental in preparing him for this season. “(Sometimes) players who don’t play all the time get rusty. I’ve just kept playing, so it’s put me one step ahead,” says Blakeney.

Blakeney has aspirations of playing college basketball, but for now he’s focused on helping the Cougars earn a trip to the Class 3A Final Four.

Dec. 20 • Sarasota at Tampa Prep (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 21 • Sarasota Christian vs. SMA (7 p.m.)

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The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team remained unbeaten with a 67-50 victory over previously unbeaten Braden River Dec. 10.

Antonio Blakeney had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three steals to lead the way for the Cougars. Ryan McMahon had 10 points. Justin Najmy had eight assists and Parker Del Medico added seven points and six steals.

+ Riverview Rams edge by Manatee Hurricanes John Taylor scored the lone goal of the game to lead the Riverview High boys soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Manatee Dec. 10.

Goalkeeper Sam Morrison notched his fifth shutout of the season as the Rams improved to 8-0.

+ Lady Blazers top Lady Panthers The Sarasota Christian School girls soccer team defeated Bradenton Christian 3-1 Dec. 10.

Shae Benassi, Danielle Bunzik and Caris Miller all scored goals for the Lady Blazers. Goalkeeper Becca Brigham had five saves.

+ Sarasota Christian rallies past Cardinal Mooney The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 57-42 Dec. 10.

Jamie Weaver scored 16 points and MacKenzie Lantz added 10 points.

Camille Giardina finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 steals to lead the way for Cardinal Mooney.

Bridget Walsh added 11 points.

+ Four Sailors place at Graves Tournament Four Sarasota High wrestlers finished in the top seven at the Graves Tournament this past weekend in Brandon.

Junior heavy weight Tobias Baker

kept his undefeated streak alive, finishing 9-0 and claiming his thirdconsecutive tournament title. Senior Austin Hobson finished third at 220 pounds. Sophomore DeAndre Butler and freshman Jarred Hardinger both finished seventh in their respective weight classes.

+ Cougars power past Panthers in district action Antonio Blakeney scored a game-high 35 points, hauled in six rebounds and had four steals as the Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team defeated Bradenton Christian 83-38 in Class 3A-District 10 action Dec. 8.

Parker Delmedico recorded 10 assists and four steals. Matt Hueston scored 12 points and had nine rebounds. Jamie Glasser and Ryan McMahon scored 11 points each and Justin Najmy scored eight points.

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Lady Rams take first place The Riverview High, Booker High, Braden River and Sarasota High girls weightlifting teams competed Thursday, Dec. 14, at Riverview. Riverview took first place with 52 points, followed by Sarasota with 31 points, Braden River with 22 points and Booker with 12 points.

Above: Freshman Gabe Mandelblum gave his all for the Thunder.

Riverview’s Debora Castro spots Hadassa Pierre.

Left: Cardinal Mooney’s Jared Russell dribbles down the court.

Cougars trample Thunder Cardinal Mooney's varsity boys basketball team played The Out-ofDoor academy's team Friday, Dec. 14, at the ODA Thunderdome. The Cougars beat the Thunder with an overwhelming victory of 65-15, Cardinal Mooney.

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Cherokee Park home sells for $3,275,000 The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Randolph and Isabel Norton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1500 N. Drive to Marcia Litton, trustee, of Fort Wayne, Ind., for $3,275,000.

Built in 1975, it has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 3,571 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $450,000 in 1985.

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George Robinson, Geraldine Robinson, Simon Robinson, Sarah Stout and Jamie Robinson sold their Unit 3B condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Robert Yamartino and Maxine Sclar, of Portland, Maine, for $1.2 million. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,511 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,642,400 in 2007.

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Fred and Arlene Lansky, of Bradenton, sold their home at 1520 Shelburne Lane to Paul and Jennifer Hudson, of Osprey, for $720,000.

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Emil and Deborah Goetschi, trustees, and Zachary Goetschi sold the home at 531 Golden Gate Point to Sarasota Golden Gate Point LLC for $600,000. Built in 1945, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,058

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Brandy Land Co. LLC sold the home at 3511 Palonia Court to Kees and Vera Davison, of Dublin, Ireland, for $539,000. Built in 1954, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,314 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $420,000 in 2004.

Ramsey Frangie, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1836 Clematis St. to Louis and Barbara DuTreil, of Sarasota, for $417,000. Built in 1948, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,595 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $405,000 in 2007.

Erik Lieberman, of Venice, sold his Unit 1613 condominium at 1064 N. Tamiami Trail to William and Mary Keller, of Sarver, Pa., for $265,000.

Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,475 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,800 in 2011.

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Gary and Sandra Cristiano sold their Unit A-304 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to Salvatore and Gwen Cantarella for $390,000. Built in 2005, it has one bedroom, two baths and 991 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $470,000 in 2006.

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Agatha Theunissen, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 6932 Easton Way to Deborah GracieSmith, of Ontario, Canada, for $260,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,784 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $163,500 in 1995.

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The Northern Trust Co., trustee, sold the home at 2124 Sparrow Court to John and Krista Moor, of Sarasota, for $2.7 million. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,821 square feet of living area.

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Earl and Agnes Morgoch, trustees, of Stow, Ohio, sold the Unit 40 condominium at 1738 Landings Blvd. to Roderick Ellis, trustee, of Sarasota, for $252,500. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $124,000 in 1982.

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Mark Moss, of Glendale, Ariz., sold his home at 577 Corwood Drive to Mark and Alicia Bolduc, of Sarasota, for $251,400.

Built in 1967, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,450 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $542,000 in 2005.

South Side Park

Paul and Leigh Burch, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2735 Central Park Drive to Irwin and Montana Taplinger, of Sarasota, for $250,000. Built in 1953, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,808 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $189,500 in 2004.

Poinsettia Park

Donald and Jo Ann Padgett sold their home at 1881 Magnolia St. to James Perry III, of Sarasota, for $245,000. Built in 1951, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,072 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $147,000 in 1999.

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Mission Property Partners LLC sold the home at 3385 Rose St. to Bob Beaty Jr., of Charlotte, N.C., for $242,000. Built in 1974, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,430 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $174,000 in August.

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Elaine Laurent, of Sarasota, sold her home at 5680 Blount Ave. to Ann Mitchell, of Sarasota, for $230,000. Built in 1977, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,177 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $300,000 in 2005.

Village Green Club Estates

Joel Jebb and Stephanie Jebb Barclift sold their home at 3335 Sheffield Circle to Jesse and Catherine Cocozza, of Sarasota, for $225,000. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,099 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $129,000 in 1999.

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James Ritzenthaler, trustee, and Sandra Ritzenthaler, of Sarasota, sold the home at 7231 Brambury Court to Kenneth and Janis Gold, of McLean, Va., for $350,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,174 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $379,700 in 2004.

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Harry and Heidi Biasca, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 4491 Deer Trail Blvd. to Fred and Marianne Heinz, of Sarasota, for $250,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,634 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $167,200 in 1991.

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Gerald Ablan, trustee, and Thelma Ablan sold the home at 624 Eagle Watch Lane to Kevin and Mary Fitzpatrick, of Osprey, for $940,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,921 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $580,000 in 1996.

Bayview Acres

Julia Caine, trustee, sold the home at 1745 Baywood Drive to Robert and Debra McDermott, of Sarasota, for $598,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,717 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $800,200 in 2004.

Bishopscourt at the Oaks Preserve

Bjorn and Mary Anneren sold their home at 69 Bay Head Lane to Jay Rosenberg, of Osprey, for $464,500. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and

EXCLUSIVE, EXCLUSIVE, EFFICIENT, EFFICIENT, MORTGAGES. MORTGAGES.

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

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2675 Waldemere St. 1832 Hyde Park St. 1760 Bayview Drive 2353 Loma Linda St. 1430 Harbor Drive 2364 Browning St. 2215 Grove St.

Alterations Renovation Alterations Mechanical Renovation Renovation Alterations

Daniel Beachy, trustee Victoria King Eddy Regnier Morba Gould Bruce Rakay Elissa Mirabelli Donald Zakeer II

$11,869 $8,016 $4,943 $4,800 $3,754 $2,400 $1,580

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Permit

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1020 Gulf Winds Way 7436 Monte Verde 2201 Casey Key Road 2076 Timucua Trail 4237 Palacio Drive 288 Lookout Pointe Drive 7406 Monte Verde 1990 White Feather Lane 1133 Derian Place 2316 Admiral Way

Repairs David Poneman Enclosure Milton Pozo Solar Gary Sankes Garage Door/Siding Mia Grinnage Remodel Karen Simpson Roof Henry Kraus Mechanical Arlan Clayton Re-roof Richard Johnson, trustee Re-roof M.M. Cross Remodel Tony Luu

SARASOTA COUNTY Amount $75,000 $39,000 $38,000 $37,081 $35,000 $33,000 $32,680 $31,700 $26,820 $22,000

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

2,680 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $655,000 in 2005.

The Oaks

U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 452 Blue Garden Lane to Wanda Patterson, of Baldwin, N.Y., for $405,900. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,910 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $894,000 in 2005.

Isles of Sarasota

Jack and Mona Stromer, of Ashland, Ore., sold their home at 5978 Roseto Place to Bonnie Myer, of Sarasota, for $334,000.

Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,008 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $353,000 in 2008.

Joseph Alberti, of Henrietta, N.Y., sold his home at 5926 Guarino Drive to John Smith and Belle Conover, of Sarasota, for $289,900. Built in 2011, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,549 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $269,600 in 2011.

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Monday, December 24 at 6pm Candlelight, carols and communion

6116 Crestwood Avenue (West of US 41 - North of Stickney Pt.)

5:00 pm ~ Early Service for Children, Youth and Adults 7:30 pm ~ Special Musical Presentation by the Chancel Choir “Behold the Star” 11:00 pm ~ The Eve of Christmas

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Northminster Presbyterian

7 p.m.: Family candlelit service with children’s pageant 11 p.m.: Candlelit worship with Holy Communion

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Dec. 25

10:00 am Christmas Service with Holy Communion

Carols with St. Andrew choir Special instrumental music, Jim Cox on piano

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Living Lord Lutheran ChurCh

10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Eucharist with Organ and Carols

Vamo Church and Camino de Fe

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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.

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

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

Call 941-586-9444.

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s #ONTINENTAL "REAKFAST "UFFET s $INNER EVENING VOUCHER AT YOUR CHOICE OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS

s ,UNCH DAY VOUCHER AT YOUR CHOICE OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS

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Real Estate Wanted

For Qualified Waiting Clients

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

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.

Out-of-State Property

Homes For Rent

JUST $175 PER PERSON ***

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.

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

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.

Things To Do

LUXOR MHP

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

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034

Help Wanted

941-953-9585 800-955-8771 TDD/TTY

LOCALLY OWNED and operated since 2004 with three locations, America's Super Pawn will pay you top dollar for your estate jewelry, watches, diamonds, musical instruments, computers, motorcycles, cars and other unwanted items.

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

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.

Cleaning

Pet Services

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

When Quality Counts! 941-565-3935.

Tree Services TREE SERVICE Lawncare & Landscaping.

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

Call Andy, 941-504-8190

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

This week’s Crossword answers

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

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

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733 Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

* 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.

2012

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Go online 24/7 to place your ad in The Observer Classifieds

FOR RESERVATIONS,

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Your source for local Classifieds

99856

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

Storage

930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236

Merchandise Wanted

Cleaning 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.

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

Homes For Sale

JEFFERSON CENTER

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

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Homes For Rent

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10B Classifieds THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

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ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING

DOORS

Frank Beck Upholstery

ADDY’S CLEANING SERVICE

PRO Sliding Glass Door Repair

(ONESTY s )NTEGRITY s 1UALITY s 6ALUE

SINGLETURTLE

www.proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

DRYWALL

CHALMERS DRYWALL

Siesta Key Condo Rental Specialist

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97324

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97908

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3687954-01

Madalena’s Cleaning Service

Allow me to do my very best for you!

APPLIANCE SERVICE

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97074

Ph. 376-4228

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941s 925 s 2447

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Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Gulf Gate Village 6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

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WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

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941-735-3362

DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Reasonable Prices State Lic. CR CO25291

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941-923-9805

97859

Lic. # 46264

Mercy’s Cleaning Service /LFHQVHG ‡ )UHH (VWLPDWHV

97909

724-1395

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97923

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536-6577

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Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

We Use Organic Products

Repairs of all types including: Home/OfďŹ ce, Painting, Plumbing, Yard, Debris Removal, Gardening Projects or Problems.

DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR: PATIOS, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS, ENTRYWAYS

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Reliable Handy Man Services, LLC

LACIVITA CONCRETE

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97922

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Licensed Lic. #38333 References

Custom Surfaces Inc.

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Free Estimates

922-3157

99803

15 OFF

Licensed & Insured

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

Unique Cleaning Service 941-724-4278

918-8587

Residential Concrete Specialist

CLEANING

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Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

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941-544-2058

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941-504-0903

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97858

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Michael Koch Concrete, Inc. Driveways s 3IDEWALKS

CARPENTRY

Fascia, SofďŹ t Siding, Hardi Board, Painting, Carpentry, Etc.

FURNITURE REPAIR

CONCRETE 97166

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38314

OfďŹ ce in Palmer Ranch 8586 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

98758

552-5766

Work at Your Own Speed Affordably Priced New Computer Setups Software & Printer Install New Purchase Consults Working with Photos

98639

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

97860

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Learn Computer Basics

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377-2272

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99296

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97346 38056

VIRUS & SPYWARE EXPERTS! LAPTOP REPAIR SPECIALISTS

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97353

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LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

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www.gulfcoastadvisory.com

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LEAKY ROOF?

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(941) 232-4648 or PaintJobBoys@AOL.com

97912

SANDPIPER PAINTING, INC

HUSBAND & WIFE PAINTING TEAM

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GULF GATE ROOFING INC. 38 Years Experience

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941-228-9850

PERSONAL SERVICES

97911

LANDSCAPING & LAWN

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97902

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www.mr-mover.com

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Chuck Burns Owner

Reg. 175 USave $96

ALL PLUMBING REPAIR & DRAIN CLEANING

941-400-4864 www.TheSarasotaPlumber.com

General Plumbing Services Inc. Complete Plumbing Services & Repairs Residential, New Construction and Commercial No Overtime, No Trip Charge No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL. We DO IT ALL!

Family Owned & Operated s Third Generation Master Plumber All Major Credit Cards Accepted

941-923-8140

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ANY SERVICE W/THIS COUPON

379-9070

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

97914

925-8448

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941-366-6683

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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Licensed

97919

,EAKY 0IPES s 7ATER (EATERS #LOGGED 4OILETS s #LOGGED $RAINS

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Family Owned & Operated

10 Years Experience

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98788

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97217

w/ Any Move

Melanie

(941) 966-2960

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Pet Care

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97871

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PET SERVICES 97863

3687676-01

724-2945

Lic. & Ins.

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Free Estimates Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

373-9299

SCREENING

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5057 Ocean Blvd.

Siesta Key Village 941-349-5257

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97312

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97078

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Salon Capelli

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Fully Insured

SALONS

97328

(cell) 780-3346

Joe Murray, Owner

State Licensed Contractor #CCC057066

97147

954-1878

941.484.8495

3674387-01

97869

3803243-01

97913

Satisfying Customers for 21 years in Sarasota County

Grab Bar Installations & Handyman Services Licensed & Insured GLENN KROECKER

License#38412

ROOFING

PAINT JOB BOYS LLC

941.726.1560

www.chiconthecheap.net chiconthecheap@gmail.com

941-373-5143

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Sandy: 941.650.8297 Jerry: 941.650.8294 Casarina, Unit 411

Desirable 4th floorunit, just reduced and priced to sell, 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths remodeled and staged with lovely Florida décor, turnkey furnished with views out to the Gulf of Mexico MLS# A3957333 Offered at $925,000

The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch

Magnificent estate home on 4.25 acres, with ½ acre lake.

5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4-car garage, media & game room, walk-in wine cellar, pool, patio with outdoor kitchen & fireplace. All in an exclusive, private, quiet setting.

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Remodeled Firethorne, 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath turnkey furnished first floor unit with extended great room, new tile & interior washer & dryer. Graciously redone baths.

Steps to pool & clubhouse. Beach Access.

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OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, December 20, 2012 8600 Midnight Pass Road, #602

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Excellent location on World Famous Siesta Key Beach. Stroll to restaurants, shops, bike & boat rentals... $459,000

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5342 Hidden Harbor Road • $3,200,000 Bay and Downtown Views • Mariner’s Dream

Sarabay Road • $7,489,000 12 Bayfront Acres • 600 Feet on the Intra-Coastal Waterway • Existing Dockage • Adjacent Marina • Views of Casey Key • Additional 521 S. Shore Drive • $1,100,000 Acreage Available • Multiple Options Including Development or Bayfront Estate Ready to build on the Intra-Coastal Waterway

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7158 Captain Kidd Avenue - $2,495,000

Sarasota sailboat water home on 26,945 s.f. lot. Protected harbor on the intracoastal. 3 beds/3 baths, 3,271 s.f.

625 Tremont Street - $849,000

One of the most desirable streets on Siesta Key. Fabulous views. Deep boating water near the bay. 3 beds/2 baths

7220 Proctor Road - $1,199,000

530 Yardarm Lane - $1,150,000

5300 sq. ft. casually elegant estate on 2.5 acres, built 2007, 2 ponds, 15 minutes to Siesta Key. 4-5 beds/4.5 baths

Longboat Key sailboat water, one block to beach and bay, 3 beds/3 baths pool home mostly constructed in 2004

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5128 Windward Avenue - $549,000

Charming Siesta Key waterfront pool home on quiet street.

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7850 Chick Evans Place - $400,000

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1229 Point Crisp Road - $2,850,000 701 Treasure Boat Way - $1,390,000 1245 Sea Plume Way - $1,150,000 524 N. Spoonbill Drive - $1,150,000 1529 Eastbrook Drive - $999,500 1240 Northport Drive - $935,000 1529 Key Royale Drive - $890,000 618 Owl Way - $800,000 1919 Grove Street - $745,000 5440 Avenida del Mare - $745,000 757 Tropical Circle - $730,000 550 Commonwealth Drive - $670,000 5585 Contento Drive - $665,000 3210 Old Oak Drive - $665,000 5300 Ocean Boulevard #903 - $650,000 1008 Glebe Lane - $440,000 2978 Bravura Lake Drive - $437,250 4555 Tuscana Drive - $362,400 7809 Allen Robertson Place - $350,000 5044 Faberge Place - $315,000 9393 Midnight Pass Road #401 - $300,000 5911 Midnight Pass Road #201 - $295,000 7065 Del Lago Drive - $270,000 5725 Fossano Place - $233,000 257 S Portofino Drive #208 - $230,000 850 S Tamiami Trail #830 - $193,000 485 Island Circle - $184,000

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