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+ Owners seek missing cat Have you seen Boomer?

He’s an American shorthaired male cat who disappeared Sunday, Dec. 16 from the 700 block of St. Judes Drive. At press time, he was still missing.

If you’ve seen this 6-year-old cat, call Trish Curran at 703-967-5673.

The Year in Pictures For a look back at some of the most memorable photos published in the Longboat Observer this year, see pages 2A through 17A to reminisce about your favorite people, places and events.

+ Café L’Europe celebrates 40 Lordy, lordy, look who’s 40.

Café L’Europe is turning 40, and to celebrate it will hold an 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 3 ceremony at the restaurant, 431 St. Armands Circle.

In honor of the occasion, the restaurant will celebrate the return to its original 1973 logo after an online voting contest, in which participants opted 5-1 to bring back the original logo (see above).

Customers who attend will receive a free glass of wine with the purchase of any regularly priced entrée.

The restaurant will also unveil new menu options and Café L’Europe-branded merchandise.

For information, call 388-4415 or visit cafeleurope.net/reservations.

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1. Eddie and Sally Webster danced the night away Jan. 20, at the Twin Shores “senior” prom. 2. Richard Pelligrino played Tony to Clarise Pelligrino’s Tina during a dinner-theater showcase of “Tina and Tony’s Italian Wedding” put on Jan. 28 by Longboat Harbour residents. 3. Chiles Restaurant Group COO Steve Ananicz and Mary Lou Johnson, of Mary Lou Johnson Photography, strutted down the runway Jan. 26, at the second “Taste of the Keys” and Fashion Show event. 4. Adelaide Mahler, Andrea Schiro, Tyler Latta, Mary Fulton, Lennon Isaac, Christy Wyatt and Alexis Hudson enjoy the event for Isaac’s 11th birthday Jan. 28. 5. Lynches Pub & Grub co-owner Chris Lynch celebrated with Eric Barr at the restaurant’s 25th anniversary party Jan. 13. 6. The Sarasota Circus Concert Band performed Jan. 14 at the Circus Ring of Fame Ceremony in St. Armands Circle Park.

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on the cover Clockwise from top left: Rhyne Williams hit the ball during the Sarasota Open April 16, at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens; Madison Anderson showed her patriotism at the annual July 4 Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade; sea lion Stella posed for a photo-op in preparation for her Dec. 1 debut at Mote’s “Sea Lions: On the Water’s Edge” exhibit; March 13 Ray Maloney paints a hibiscus from a photo he took at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design; Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, addressed the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota after securing his fourth term; Ryan Jacobs, 15, poses in his yellow life vest and captain’s hat Sept. 1. Jacobs was one of more than 300 sailors who participated in the 66th annual Sarasota Sailing Squadron Labor Day Regatta.

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1. Peggy Judd, with her husband, Justin, looked ravishing in red at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s Valentine’s Day Ball, during which Sue Wolverton was honored as the group’s “Citizen of the Year.” 2. Milan Adrian spiced things up with both his ribs and attire at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center’s annual “Ribfest” Feb. 13. 3. Al Hixon and his jazz band gave Longboat Island Chapel’s congregation a toe-tapping good time Feb. 12, at the chapel’s 19th annual jazz worship service.

4. Doug Moppert and Gloria Long dressed in black-and-white for a Feb. 15 dinner at Seaplace. 5.

Dick Gravino, Mike McAdarah and Frank Wright waved their referee flags Feb. 5, at Sarasota Yacht Club’s Super Bowl party.

6. Maureen Curtin and Alan Stone played their cards right Feb. 8, at the “Go for the Cure” casino night fundraiser held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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1. Oscar, pictured with Jaron Zuege and Ashley Horan, was one of many pugs who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day March 15, at the Humane Society of Sarasota County’s 15th annual Pug Parade held on St. Armands Circle.

2. Joan Biller, Jean Griffin, Angela Stowe and Dee Pinski were thinking pink Feb. 28, at the Susan G. Komen Go for the Cure Game Day. 3. Heidi Erickson found a new (used) plush pup March 2, at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Royal Rummage Sale early-bird sale. 4. Vice Mayor David Brenner celebrated his reelection to the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat March 20, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort. 5. Betty and James Steward were going green when they rode on a decked-out golf cart March 18, during the annual Gulfshore/Twin Shores St. Patrick’s Day parade. 6. Tony and Eileen Massaro showed how the West was won March 3, at Bird Key Yacht Club’s “Denim and Diamonds” evening of dinner and dancing. 7. Sue Wolverton flipped pancakes during the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s March 24 pancake breakfast.

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Marian Kessler is no stranger to public charities. The Manhattan, N.Y., native spent 20 years living in Chicago, during which time she served as the senior program officer at the Chicago Community Trust, a non-profit organization similar to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

During her time as senior program officer, she was involved in Basic Human Needs: the organization’s safetynet program for those in the region on the verge of homelessness.

So, after she and her husband moved to the Sarasota area, it seemed only natural for her to become involved with the Community Foundation.

“I have great respect for the Community Foundation,” says Kessler.

“I’m very enthusiastic about it. They know the most about this community, and they use their resources efficiently. The money they raise stays here, which isn’t something you see with a lot of national organizations.”

When she read about the Season of Sharing campaign shortly after its inception, she knew she wanted to donate. A health economist by trade and with a physician husband, Kessler says the decision to get involved was an easy one.

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“I think those who are fortunate should help those who are less fortunate,” says Kessler. “These people have no safety net, and they’re in very desperate circumstances. Many times, it’s by no fault of their own.”

Kessler is also involved in donating to organizations, such as All Faiths Food Bank, the Ringling Museum and Planned Parenthood, but she says she’s glad to see a unique campaign, such as Season of Sharing, in place to help those in the community who need it the most. In a place like Sarasota, she says the realities of the problems many people face aren’t always apparent on the surface.

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1. Roz Goldberg and Alan Bandler organized a Passover Seder dinner April 6, at Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Dining Room. 2. Pam Rennie strutted down the catwalk during a fashion show March 29, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. 3. Michael Kretchmaner and his sister, Zoe, tried on firefighting gear March 31, at a Longboat Key Fire Department open house. 4. Joyce and Bill Steele channeled Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire for the “Dancing Through the Decades” party April 21, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. 5. Sam Querrey jumped for a forehand shot during the Sarasota Open Men’s Finals match April 23, at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. Querrey won the fifth annual tournament. 6. Frankie Bersch was all smiles April 7, during the Easter egg hunt at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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1. Vicki the swan was reunited with her mate, Henry, at the Harbor Links pond after spending nine days at Save our Seabirds in April for medical treatment. 2. Dean DuCray donned a Col. Sanders costume May 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club’s Kentucky Derby party. 3. Pallbearers lifted Longboat Key Police Chief Albert Hogle’s casket May 24, at the Sarasota National Cemetery. 4. Sandra Rios accepted a certificate on behalf of Longboat Key Club and Resort from outgoing St. Armands Circle Association President Andrew Vac May 15, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. 5. Petar Sibinkic, a Longboat fitness instructor and a former Olympic rower, won the Longboat Key Challenge May 20, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center with a time of 29 minutes, 6 seconds.

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1. Jeff and Susan Kitzsteiner, Steve and Nancy Hadgisaba and John and Annette Rissman participated in a vow-renewal ceremony June 13, at Casa del Mar. 2. Ben Kalish rang the finish-line bell May 28, during Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s annual Race Around Lido. 3. Cousins Noah Crisp and Griffin White got a hands-on lesson June 2, during World Ocean Day at Mote Marine Laboratory. 4. The Longbeach Village neighborhood experienced flooding with Tropical Storm Debby June 24 through June 26. 5. Tebow, a 1-yearold Bengal tiger from Big Cat Habitat, visited Bird Key Yacht Club June 23, for “Under the Big Top.” The event also featured performers from Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota. 6. Irene and Al Hyman perused beach-themed art June 9, at the St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.

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Our wish list for 2013 So much for the Mayan calendar. We’re all still here. And ready to move on to another year.

So long, 2012. Bring on 2013.

As you think back on 2012, it’s not likely you can define the year in any epic way — for the nation, Florida or our Sarasota-Manatee region. Time will tell whether the court rulings that killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s redevelopment and expansion project were epic; certainly those decisions were epic wins for the Islandside Property Owners Coalition. But they didn’t really change the here-and-now status quo. The effects of the rulings may still be to come.

On a national level, even though we had another contentious presidential election, in the end, we kept the status quo — a Democratic president, a small Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, a big Republican majority in the U.S. House. The political-philosophical split in the nation is more even now than it was four years ago.

Economically, the recovery from the 2009 recession continued at the same anemic rate in 2012, actually worse, than in 2011.

In Florida, it was more of the same in 2012 as in 2011, albeit an economy improving slightly faster than it did in 2011.

Locally and regionally, the consensus among business owners appears that 2012 was markedly better than 2011, albeit hampered by all of the “fiscal cliff” uncertainty that paralyzes investments, purchases and business decisions.

At this writing, who knows what 2013 is going to bring?

Much of the nation’s economic direction will hinge on what our Washington “looters” ultimately determine.

But it shouldn’t take much logic to think, however, that if Americans at any level on the tax scale are required to give more of their money to the federal government (to spend or reduce our debt), you cannot reach any conclusion other than to say this will retard economic growth.

Expect a recession. When we spoke to SunTrust Chief Economist Gregory Miller last month, he said one of his primary economic indicators is always business capital spending. “It’s going the wrong way,” he said. In fact, Miller said at the time, it’s indicating recession.

Allen Carlson, chief executive officer of Sarasota-based Sun Hydraulics, said the same thing. His company manufactures hydraulic parts used in manufacturing plants, airlines and heavy machinery all over the world. Sun’s business is a leading economic indicator of the direction of future manufacturing demand.

In early November, Carlson was unequivocal about the world and national economic outlook: Demand for Sun products was contracting. Recession, he said, “is inevitable.” The economy is still cyclical, Carlson said. It goes into recession at least every five years. By that count, 2013 should mark the start of another one. (The last one went from December 2007 to June 2009.)

Add to this economic climate, the classwar rhetoric that continues to come from the president. He remains true to himself — seeking a greater expansion of the state into your lives. And in the wake of the Connecti-

cut massacre, he also is emboldened to increase restrictions on guns (or as we would put it: take away more freedom). This will heighten the nation’s cultural tensions.

So that’s the backdrop to what we’ll be awakening on Jan. 1. It’s enough to give you a New Year’s hangover.

And it makes it a challenge to be optimistic that 2013 can be an extraordinarily positive year. But we remain hopeful.

In spite of the context, we’ll go into 2013, as we did in prior years, with wishes for what would make a better world:

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• One more time: That the legal, emotional logjam among the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort combatants comes to a peaceful, compromising end. This would include a real plan (key word: real) to redevelop the property into a much-needed, thriving tennis resort worthy of the Colony name.

• That Ocean Properties, owner of the Longboat Key Club and Resort and Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort, somehow obtains expedited permits to begin expanding the Hilton — in spite of ongoing issues with the town’s zoning code and comprehensive plan that preclude development.

• That the Town Commission commits to junking the entire town zoning code and comprehensive plan and appoints a committee of qualified residents (and maybe an experienced consultant) to write in three to six months what amounts to a new “constitution” for the town for the 21st century.

• That exciting development plans emerge from existing or new owners to redevelop the three parcels east of the new Publix. They need it … badly.

• That Longboat Key voters wisely discern in March which Town Commission candidates are the best candidates to continue moving the town forward to remain one of the premier residential-resort communities in Florida.

• That the owners of Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza acknowledge that it needs more than a new roof. How about a new vision, followed by new capital?

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• That city of Sarasota voters wisely discern in March which City Commission candidates are best to move the city out of stagnation and forward so it becomes more fiscally sound and economically vibrant — the economic envy of the coast.

• That the Quay property on the bayfront emerges from its legal/banking quagmire in the hands of qualified developers who can transform that property into the jewel it should become.

• That Gil Waters’ 1959 vision for downtown — walkable Main Street and a walkover bridge from Main Street to Bayfront Park over Bayfront Drive — is completed.

• That the City Commission and city staff; downtown merchants and property owners; and St. Armands Circle merchants and property owners begin discussions on how to collaborate to keep Main Street and St. Armands Circle competitive with the new University Town Center Mall at Interstate

75 and University Parkway. Crucial to this is establishing a vision for customer parking and making it happen (i.e. a sensible parking garage on State Street; reconfiguring the entrances to the garage on Palm Avenue and building a garage — and a boutique hotel — at St. Armands Circle.

• BIGGEST WISH OF ALL: That a new generation of young leaders emerges with a vision, commitment and passion to take Sarasota to new heights; that this group full-heartedly pursues a big, bold vision that embraces economic and population growth, increased residential density downtown and a goal to attract the best of the creative class, making Sarasota the envy of community, economic and quality-of-life success.

SARASOTA COUNTY • That the Sarasota County Commission comes to its senses and does whatever it takes to give Schroeder-Manatee Ranch the assurances it needs to proceed with its Villages of Lakewood Ranch residential development on its Sarasota County property south of University Parkway.

• That the Sarasota County Commission comes to its senses and scraps the county’s 2050 plan — a major impediment to any economic growth in northeast Sarsota County.

• That the Sarasota County Commission scales back its Siesta Key beach redevelopment to include only renovating the historic pavilion and erecting a two-level beach garage.

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• That Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature continue to reject “partnering” with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Obamacare and its “health exchanges.” Soon enough we’ll see: It’s another federal Ponzi scheme perpetrated on taxpayers.

• That Florida lawmakers quit governing in the margins with Florida’s public schools and go rogue and bold — convert all of K-12 funding to a G.I. bill voucher system, giving every student a voucher or cash to be spent on any accredited school of his choice, just as was done with G.I. bill funding for veterans after World War II up through today.

Make all of the schools compete.

• That the Legislature gets even bolder and eliminates the Florida Education Finance Program (a Legislature-imposed local millage rate for schools) and replaces this property tax with a higher, broader sales tax. This is complicated, but it would make Florida’s economy boom.

• That the Legislature at least: 1) Eliminates the corporate income altogether; and 2) Eliminates the tangible personal property tax. Memo to everyone: Businesses don’t pay taxes; they pass them on to consumers. Although Florida voters rejected the constitutional amendment eliminating the tangible tax, lawmakers could do so legislatively. Eliminating these two taxes would enhance Florida’s business climate immensely and help the state reduce its still-high unemployment rate.

OUR WISH AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL: THAT THE TIDE TURNS In 1979, Milton and Rose Friedman authored “Free to Choose,” a great book that showed the deleterious effects on individual freedom of the path the United States was on at the time — heading deeper and faster toward Fabian socialism and more New Deal liberalism.

“Will our golden age come to an end in a relapse into the tyranny and misery that has always been, and remains today, the state of most of mankind?” they wrote. “Or shall we have the wisdom, the foresight, and the courage to change our course, to learn from experience and to benefit from a ‘rebirth of freedom’?

When they wrote this, the Friedmans believed the tide was turning for the better. That was the title of their last chapter. And it did.

But what would the Friedmans say today?

The tide has turned back again, shifting at the federal level toward ever larger government and the unbridled mortgaging of future generations.

Our wish for the U.S. in 2013 is the rebirth of the fundamental principles born in 1787 in Philadelphia — an educational movement that sweeps the country, from classroom to classroom, from dinner table to dinner table.

Rescuing the future from our current path will require teaching the next generations what they do not get in our classrooms today — the detailed story of the American Revolution, how and why the Constitution was constructed and how free-market capitalism differs from economic statism.

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1. Construction teams worked on the foundation of the new Longboat Key Publix in July.

The grocery store opened Dec. 13, on Bay Isles Road. 2.

Clementine Schwartz picked up balls following drills at a July 23 tennis camp session at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens. 3. Karen Gallagher applied a bindi, which represents the third eye of wisdom, to Jean Lexton’s forehead during an Indiathemed party July 21, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. 4. Terry Gans took the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel during a July 18 special commission meeting. 5. Emerald Eldridge and Lynn Hocker participated in the third annual summer flash mob June 30, on Lido Key Beach. 6. Herb and Sue Berman donned Uncle Sam hats for the Sarasota Yacht Club’s Fourth of July celebration.

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1. Lilly Lazar, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Owen Heinz and Hanah Wadud reached for a buoy July 27, at the Sarasota Youth Sailing program’s summer camp. 2. Susan Phillips gets walked down the aisle by her father, Mike Phillips, July 28, during her beach wedding to Adm. Steve Branham.

3. Longboat Key Police Capt. Monica Quarmby enjoyed a refreshment break Aug. 10, with Lisa Silvertooth, human resource manager for the town of Longboat Key, and Patrol Officer John Thomas during the inaugural Root Beer Float Friday. 4. Sarah Olsen, right, helped Courtney Dougherty prepare Adriatic shrimp during “Taste of the World” Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s. More than 60 guests attended the interactive dinner. 5. Public Works Department employee Don Barth placed American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10.

Overall, four teams of two workers spent five hours lining the entire Key with 2,974 flags, one for each victim of the 2001 terrorist attacks. 6. Sam Moore, 7, looked for fish hiding within rock crevices July 31, during Aqua Kids camp at Mote Marine. 7. Lee Fox and Bev Meadows, of Save our Seabirds, released Sparky Sept. 5, just a year after the hawk was severely burned when she flew into a methane burner at a landfill. 8. Longboat Key Turtle Watch held its first public nest opening of the summer Aug. 6 at Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort. The nest contained 90 hatched egg shells, 29 unhatched eggs and one pip dead egg.

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1. Ed Chiles served coleslaw Oct. 19, during the Old Time Fish Fry at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub to raise money for the Longboat Key Historical Society. 2. Jack Ray modeled a witch hat during the Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s Oct. 6 rummage sale to benefit the youth sailing program. 3. Paul and Anthony Metivier, dressed as Super Mario characters, were among the hundreds who participated in the third annual Fright Night Oct. 31 at St. Armands Circle. 4. The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Pappas, pictured with Diane Clinard, Christal Riblet and his wife, Dr. Sarah Pappas, with the “Ageless Creativity Award” Oct. 12. 5. Mayor Jim Brown presented Hal Lenobel with a portrait Oct. 21 during Hal and Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day. More than 80 people attended the picnic at Longboat Key Club Harbourside to honor the former mayor and his late wife. 6. Michael Hampton helped his mom, Joanne, decorate storefronts on St. Armands Circle with pink ribbons and balloons Oct. 6, for Circle Me Pink, an event in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 60 businesses participated.

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George and Sandra Ceshker — who are past recipients of the coveted “Best Single Family Home” prize — lit up their office with holiday cheer.

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+ Standout siblings climb ranks Longboat Key Club & Resort banquet chef Juan Luis Torres and his wife, Lisa, have exciting family news to share.

Their daughter is now Dr. Carina Marie Torres, having graduated in May from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, in Newark, N.J., with her doctorate in physical therapy. At the graduation, she received awards for excellence in academics, research, service, professional leadership and for service on the professional Minnie Mouse poses with leadership council.

Juan Luis Torres II She is now working as a pediatric physical therapist at The Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center, in West Caldwell, N.J., and has been asked to speak at the American Physical Therapy Association conference in Arlington, Va. Their son, Juan Luis Torres II, recently transitioned to stage manager for Disney Cruise Line, aboard the Disney Magic, after working Dr. Carina Marie Torres for five years as a stage manager at Walt Disney World.

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3. Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly left for the West Coast with his new bride, Lynn Weddington, following the purchase of the club by Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. Welly, who led the Key Club for eight-and-ahalf years, called his tenure there, “the right place at the right time.” 4. Jo Ann Mixon and Sandy Henley celebrated after winning $20,000 in the raffle during the Nov. 17 Gourmet Lawn Party at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. 5. Anne Wright completed the third annual Longboat Key International Triathalon and Duathalon Oct. 28, with a time of 2:00:17. 6. Johann Benson putted Nov. 4 during the Longboat Key Open. 7. Dave Bullock completed his first year as Longboat Key town manager in November. Asked to provide his overall performance of his first year on the job, he gave himself a “C.”

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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. Cost is $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

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 atlength 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

DON’T MISS Epiphany Concert and Party What: The concert will feature sacred and secular holiday music followed by a party with hors d’oeuvres, beverages and more holiday music. Concert is free; cost of party is $15. Registration is required. Call 383-8161.

When: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 Where: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road related topics will follow from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through Jan. 23. Call 388-1234.

Friday, Jan. 11 Republican Club of Longboat Key Luncheon Meeting — takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd.

Longboat Key Town commissioners who are seeking re-election and their challengers will speak. Cost is $23 for members; $25 for nonmembers.

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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 presentation. Cost is $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Call 383-8811.

Sunday, Jan. 13

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.

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Save Our Seabirds Wine Tasting — takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 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.

OBITUARIES Walter Kellis

Walter Kellis, of Sarasota, formerly of New York City, died Dec. 15. He was 97.

Mr. Kellis spent much of his life as a devoted employee of UPS. He joined the company at age 16 as a car washer, leaving briefly to serve in the Army during World War II. Upon returning to civilian life, he worked full-time for UPS, while also attending business school at City College. Mr. Kellis worked his way up to regional vice president, retiring after 43 years.

In an online guestbook, dozens of former employees praised his dedication to the company and its workers; one dubbed him a “true brown-blooded UPS-er.”

In retirement, Mr. Kellis was a member of Sarasota Yacht Club and the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

Mr. Kellis is survived by his wife, Annie and his brother, Peter.

A funeral service was held Dec. 20, at Church of the Palms, in Sarasota. He was interred with military honors Dec. 21, at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Correction: Terry Petesch service

“A Tribute to Terry: Celebrating the Life & Friendship of Terry Petesch”will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, 6860 Longboat Drive S. The Dec. 20 issue of the Longboat Observer contained the incorrect day.

Those who attend are asked to bring photos of Petesch for a memorial wall. Donations to the Arts Center are encouraged.

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Author H. Terrell “Terry” Griffin autographs a copy of “Fatal Decree” for Commissioner Terry Gans.

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Key novelist H. Terrell ‘Terry’ Griffin celebrated the launch of his seventh novel.

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The latest novel centers on a serial killer that has shown up on Longboat Key and murders a resident, and the woman’s body is placed where fictional Longboat Key Police Detective Jennifer Diane “J.D.” Duncan is bound to see it. It turns out that the killer has left the same signature that he had left on four women in Miami 12 years before when J.D. was younger.

Party celebrates killer Terry Griffin novel It was a thriller night Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Mediterranean Plaza, when Longboat Key author H. Terrell “Terry” Griffin celebrated the release of his seventh mystery novel, “Fatal Decree.”

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Seaplace residents hold seasonal celebration The Seaplace Condo Association held its annual holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 12.

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Dream Center kids celebrate Christmas at Christ Church Children from the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton visited their reading buddies Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian. Nearly 90 children delighted the parishioners with poems and Christmas carols, then enjoyed refreshments and a visit from Santa, played by Andy Rauch.

Members from the church meet bi-weekly with the students to help with reading and other homework assignments.

Cassan Johnson, 3, shows reading buddy Jane Anderson the tic-tactoe book he received from Santa.

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Centre Shops hosts holiday festival Local artisans, performers and bakers, among others, set up booths Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Centre Shops plaza for a holiday festival.

Chet and Linda Pletzke purchase some strawberries, eggplant and tomatoes from Parrish-based True Family Farm’s mobile stand

Larry Stokes performs covers of James Taylor, John Mellencamp and The Eagles.

Jeff Ratcliff, Janet Chamberlain, Brian Ackles and Aimee Guarna of Doggin’ It Tiffany Dixon, Olivia Alstrom, Taylor Roberts

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Melissa Herron, Mike Herron and Cyndi Seamon

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REAL ESTATE REPORTS

By Robin Hartill | City Editor

Ian Addy & Gail Wittig

+ Hedge named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’

REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.

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Milton Richter, of Sarasota, sold his Unit 13-F condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive to David and Stacy Rolfe, of Chesterfield, Mo., for $925,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,460 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $140,000 in 1979.

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The Sarasota Association of Realtors installed its 2013 officers and board of directors during its holiday luncheon Dec. 5, at Michael’s On East.

Officers for 2013 will be president, Roger Piro, Town & Country; president-elect, Peter Crowley, RE/MAX Alliance Group; treasurer, Stafford Starcher, RE/MAX Alliance Group; secretary, Xena Vallone, Xena Vallone Realty; and Laura Benson, Michael Saunders & Co., immediate past president.

Directors for 2013 will be Steve Bailey, Coldwell Banker Residential; Michael Davenport, King Realty; Joe C. Hembree, Hembree & Associates; Debbie Judge, Michael Saunders & Co.; Marianne LeBar, Michael Saunders & Co.; Brad Lindberg, Sperry Van Ness Commercial; Margo MacKenzie, Wagner Realty; Renee Marquiss, Xena Vallone Realty; Bob Milhoan, Hembree & Associates; Christina Pitchford, Allen Real Estate Services; Carla Rayman, Coldwell Banker Residential; Drayton Saunders, Michael Saunders & Co.; Bob Stanley, Coldwell Banker Residential; Kristin Triolo, Atchley International; and Amy Worth-Paul, RE/MAX Platinum Realty.

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Richard Perlman, of Michael Saunders & Co., showcased a $3.75 million listing Dec. 5 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences on Lido Key. Michael Saunders & Co. hosted board members of Luxury Portfolio at the event, where they sipped champagne and watched the sunset from one of the unit’s terraces.

The next day, Perlman set out for Art Miami, a weeklong contemporary art show that runs concurrently with Art Basel during South Florida’s annual Art Week.

Christies International Real Estate was one of the sponsors of Art Miami and the only real-estate company sponsor.

Michael Saunders & Co. was one of nine Christies affiliates to participate in the event.

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The Women’s Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter, recently named Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Charlotte Hedge “Entrepreneur of the Year” in recognition of her career accomplishments and community efforts.

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

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Sheree Demming sold her Unit 11-E condominium at 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Michael Langer, of Commack, N.Y., for $700,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2005.

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Michael and Jessica Barbieri, trustees, of St. Louis, sold the Unit 11-A condominium at 500 S. Washington Drive to Jeffrey and Elizabeth Starrett, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for $325,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,035 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $150,000 in 1999.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

SUGAR PLUM SOIREE

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

SYC hosts holly, jolly celebration

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Sarasota Yacht Club members donned their swankiest threads for the annual Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 15.

Throughout the evening, students from Diane Partington’s Studio of Classical Ballet entertained partygoers as they leapt and twirled to music from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.”

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Nancy Donnellan, Mary Ann Darbelnet, Willa Saalwaechter and Jane Hutchins

Tahlia Byers, Jim Peterson and Jackie Dizon, students from Diane Partington’s Studio of Classical Ballet, entertain partygoers with dances from “The Nutcracker.”

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BKYC members dream of white Christmas at holiday party Bird Key Yacht Club held a “White Christmas”-themed holiday party Saturday, Dec. 16. Co-organizer Barbara Gardner delighted at the turnout of nearly 150 members.

“This is the first time the club has had a black-tie dinner dance for the holidays,” Gardner said.

Mellonie Smicklas and Lisa Hall greet guests with Christmas carols.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Moore’s hosts holiday party and boat parade

Sadge Moore paints snowmen on Rachel DeBickero’s face.

Santa happily poses for the camera, keeping his alter ego under wraps.

Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant hosted a holiday party Saturday, Dec. 15, followed by a lighted boat parade, which included a contest for best decorations.

Mariners competed in the following categories: sailboat, powerboat and commercial boat.

Anne and Dean Cleall won first place in the sailboat division for Catabelle; Bob and Monique Gutierrez won first place in the powerboat division for Q’s Cabin; and Randy Stewart of Little Toot Charters won first place in the commercial division for ‘Lil Toot.

First-place winners received $500; runners-up received $100, which they all donated to Toys for Tots. Annie’s Bait and Tackle, Kirby Steward American Legion Post; and Island Fresh Market contributed the prize money.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

DEC. 26, 1986

having a ball

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Longboat lucked out with Lynches

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by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

The former Lynches Landing opened its doors the day after Christmas in 1986. The restaurant is now Lynches Pub & Grub.

It was the day after Christmas in 1986.

Sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch had used their last $20 two days earlier, to pay someone to haul away trash from the spot at 4000 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

The site had housed several restaurants over the years: Barron’s, Schooner’s and Charlie’s Crab.

But Dec. 26, 1986, Lynches LONGBOAT Landing opened its doors. The LORE first day was quiet, because they hadn’t promoted the opening, but by the next day, word was out.

For the first few weeks, they couldn’t get all the ingredients they needed to make every dish on the menu, so they went to the former Holiday Inn and typed up a card that they placed inside the menu to show what was available.

The restaurant quickly became a popular neighborhood gathering spot. The Lynches, who were two of 12 children who grew up in the village of Ballydehop, Ireland, worked seven days a week in the early days.

On St. Patrick’s Day in its first year, Lynches ran out of corned beef and cabbage. By the next year, staff stacked corned beef floor-to-ceiling.

But the Lynches became famous not only for their restaurant but also for their struggles with the town.

One of the most infamous cases came when they brought their shamrock sign into compliance with the town’s new sign code by sawing 19.5 inches off of the sign. Eventually, they paid $5,000 for noncompliance.

In May 2002, the Lynches successfully fought the town when it planted a string of buttonwood trees that blocked the restaurant’s view.

The town agreed to move the trees two weeks later.

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Ethna Lynch and Chris Lynch opened Lynches Pub & Grub in 1986 on Longboat Key. In 2003, they moved the restaurant to its current St. Armands Circle location.

The Lynches opened Lynches Pub & Grub in February 2003, on St. Armands Circle, and closed Lynches Landing in May 2003.

Last year, the restaurant celebrated its 25-year anniversary, albeit a few weeks late. Lynches held off until mid-January and held a two-day event, during which many customers wore green and toasted the Lynch sisters. …

Longboat Key saw snow once, although it’s hard to believe with this winter’s unusually warm temperatures.

On the evening of Dec. 23, 1990, snow was recorded on Longboat Key. The wind was gusting at 40 mph with a temperature of 35 degrees. Later in the evening, the temperature dropped to 32 degrees, and then to 30 degrees the next day.

The snow amounted to a few flurries on the Key, but in some parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties, there was even enough to form a snowball or two.

Tennis players hit the courts at the Longboat Key Club Tennis enthusiasts at the Longboat Key Club and Resort got some elite advice and a whole lot of excitement when a quartet of celebrity players — Horia Tecau, Max Mirnyi, and Bob and Mike Bryan — partici-

pated in clinics Saturday, Dec. 15, at the club’s tennis gardens. The four professionals hold 35 grand slams and more than 200 titles among them. Winners of various drills received autographed posters.

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57

87 (1965)

22 (1962)

Fri., Dec. 14

72

56

90 (1971)

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31 (2010)

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86 (2001)

27 (1968)

Mon., Dec. 17

78

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88 (1965)

29 (1968)

Tues., Dec. 18

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90 (1967)

32 (1973)

Wed., Dec. 19

79

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84 (1967)

30 (1975)

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Sunset 5:44 5:45 5:45 5:46 5:47 5:47 5:48

Dec. 28 Full

Jan. 4 Last

Jan. 11 New

Jan. 18 First

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General Merchandise

Homes For Rent

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

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

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THRIFT SHOP: THE LORD’S WAREHOUSE. Next to Longboat Island Chapel. Season Opening October 1, 2012: Mon., Wed., & Sat., 9a.m.-1p.m.

Clothes, jewelry, furniture, other items. 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 941-383-4738.

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

Call 941-586-9444.

BEACHPLACE GULFFRONT PENTHOUSE

Homes For Sale

Largest 2BR/2BA, beautifully appointed.

Available for rental immediately.

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.

917-846-4416 or 941-383-2220

HOLIDAY BARBIES: (6) perfect, 5 good to perfect, 1 no box, 1 ornament. $195 for all.

941-301-1788.

SCUBAMAX MASK, snorkel, belt, 6-2lb soft bag weights, $50. Treadmill, $50. 941-351-2100.

Autos For Sale 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS only 38k seasonally driven miles, less than 3k mi/year.

Excellent condition, silver w/ grey cloth seats.

Must see! $6200. 941-587-2440.

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

Merchandise Wanted SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Seminars REPLACE YOUR LOST INCOME QUICK START FOREX TRADING SEMINAR SARASOTA JAN, 23, 24, 25 WWW.FX365I.COM FOR INFO & REGISTER

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

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

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Out-of-State Property

“Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net

1BR/1BA OR Efficiency. Walk to Whitney Beach, adult community. Non-smoker preferred. Small pet. Application. 1st plus security. 941-565-1401, 941-792-0411.

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

Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

Real Estate Wanted

WASHER/ DRYER IN EVERY UNIT BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS LARGE HEATED POOL GULFSIDE

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

Call 941-226-5406 or LBurton177@aol.com LONGBOAT BAYPORT BTC- 2BR 2BA Gulf front views- wifi-Monthly rentals 813-541-8876.

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

LONGBOAT KEY - ON THE BEACH AT THE PIERRE: Fabulous views. 2,410 sq/ft. 2 bedroom plus den/convertible 3rd bedroom. 3 baths.

Available 5/1/2013, 3/mo. minimum. Annual OK. Photos:ebstulberg@gmail.com

Boats are selling very well. Over 120 sold this year. 17 Year Island resident. Many references.

I do “Business on a Handshake.” We buy boats too! Islandboatsales.net - 941-228-3489.

ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales A JEWEL OF AN ESTATE SALE A JEWEL OF AN ESTATE SALE CONTENTS FROM A 5,000/SQ.FT. HOME CONTENTS FROM A 5,000/SQ.F.T HOME Friday December 28th - 9a.m.-4p.m.

Friday December - 9a.m.-4p.m. #’s out 28th at 8a.m. #’s out at 8a.m.

December 29th & 30th - 9a.m.-4p.m.

December 29th & 30th - 9a.m.-4p.m.

2335 University Parkway 2335 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 Sarasota, FL 34243 Over 500 outstanding pieces of Over 500 outstanding pieces of 14 & 18 carat gold estate jewelry 14 & 18 carat gold estate jewelry Sterling silver, 2 extremely large Geodes, Sterling silver,oil2paintings, extremelyperiod large Geodes, listed artists antique listed artists oilXVI paintings, periodfurniture, antique furniture, Louis reproduction furniture, Louis XVI reproduction furniture, pine hall tree, bronze sculptures, many Persian pine tree,highboy bronze sculptures, many Persian rugs,hall cherry dresser, 2 hand-painted rugs, cherrydressers, highboy figurines, dresser, 2fine hand-painted childrens’ pieces of childrens’ dressers, figurines, finebookcase, pieces of glass, collection of art glass, pine glass, collection of art glass, pine bookcase, 3 automobiles, old steamer trunk, oak fireplace 3mantle, automobiles, oldtable, steamer trunk, fireplace dressing lamps andoak many many table, lamps and many many mantle, dressing shades, occasional chairs, Capodimonte lamp, shades, occasional chairs, Capodimonte tools and many garage items, lamp, tools and many garage items, household items, and bric-a-brac. household items, and bric-a-brac.

Please contact: Please -contact: Ken Davidson 941-356-3318 Ken Davidson - 941-356-3318 For any additional information For any additional information

RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW

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.

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CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT

LBK: SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB. Villa, on lake, 2BR/2BA, sunroom. Walk to beach. By Owner. Linda Adrian, 941-383-6650.

LONGBOAT KEY Towers Condo Beachfront.

2BR/2BA. Nicely furnished. W/D. Gulf and Bay views. Non-smoking. No pets. Available now.

Call (717)968-2001.

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925

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COUNTRY CLUB SHORES Huge 2BR/2BA, 2CG, Canal front home w/Dock. Last minute availability, 12/15/12 - 2/28/13. $6500/mo.

Email: longboatlarry@yahoo.com

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

Condos For Sale

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

SEAPLACE: 3BR/2BA, RARE first floor corner unit. Beautiful Gulf and Garden views from every room, furnished, turn-key unit, new paint, new carpet, updated kitchen. Covered parking and another uncovered parking, 10/ft. ceiling in master BR. Lots of new furniture. $419,000. Mark, 941-383-4381, bradtma@yahoo.com

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321-279-3610.

ISLANDER CLUB: 11th floor, full bay view, Gulf front condo, 2BR/2BA, updated granite kitchen, heated 75/ft. pool, Har-Tru tennis, exercise room, clubhouse. 2/mo. minimun through 12 months.

516-458-8758.

LBK: BEACHFRONT. BOOK NOW for your next season rental. 1BR & 3BR condos. Starting at $1250. The Outrigger Resort, 941-383-3844.

Want to find a great deal on something you’ve always dreamed of?

LIDO BEACH Vacation paradise. 1 & 2 bedroom condos overlooking beautiful Lido Beach.

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

LONGBOAT HARBOR Towers: 2BR/2BA, Gulf front, recently renovated. Available January through April, 2013. 2 month min. 407-694-0156.

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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.

Cmagik - LBK resident, servicing our island year round for over 12 yrs. Bachelors Degree with 20 yrs. experience, PC or MAC. Professional help with computers, iPad/iPhones and tutoring.

References upon request.

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Call 941-232-6744.

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

References. 941-761-2656.

Catering 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 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.

THE PIERRE: Behind the gates, 2BR Gulf Front condo for rent for the season. Available 1/1/12.

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

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Personal Services

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

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YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

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

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Free Estimates & Custom Designs.

Expert Marble & Travertine Installation Floor & Walls Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available

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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Professional Services

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

TIM SMITH Marine Services LLC: new 2nd office on Longboat Key. Over 35 years experience.

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LONGBOAT KEy TOWErS harming Elegance with Breathtaking Gulf, Bay and City Views from this 3BD/3BA Penthouse residence. This was the home of Mr. Arthur Ferrante of Ferrante & Teicher fame now being sold by his wife. Soaring ceilings, open floor plan and oversized windows welcome the sun and the sea. $2,175,000

Bird KEy - Stunning residence to be built on this spacious garden parcel in the

well established neighborhood of Bird Key. This two story 2,970 Sq. Ft. home will have 4BD/3.5BA and a fabulous pool and spa. $1,199,000

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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 Fabulous Gulf views with endless winter sunsets from this 2BD/2BA furnished condominium with courtyard entry and additional storage.

$575,000

SEAPLACE - Northwest winter sunsets and SEAPLACE – Completely remodeled and iSLANdEr CLUB - Direct Bay to beach views! Kitchen and baths sultry breezes will greet you from your two spacious beautifully furnished, 2BD/2BA with NW gulf views and have been upgraded to include granite and stainless steel with rich terraces in this beautifully updated, furnished spectacular sunsets. Every creature comfort is waiting wood cabinetry. This 2BR/2BA, 1,235 Sq. Ft. condominium home is 3BR/2BA condominium home. $560,000 for you, just bring your bathing suit. $479,000 located in the South tower and is priced to sell. $449,000

Seaplace M1-115 ..................$479,000 Seaplace M1-606 ..................$375,000 Seaplace G1-103 ...................$349,000 You can search Lynne’s website in 13 languages – including English.

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Rarely available Townhouse, 2BD/2.5BA with attached garage and spacious terrace overlooking tropical garden views. $449,000

SEAPLACE – Enjoy tranquil views in this tropical setting. Open space, updated kitchen and baths, 2BD/2BA, sold furnished. $349,000

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Bird KEy – Spacious corner parcel with mature iNN ON THE BEACH -

SANd CAy – 2BD/2BA with Gulf & Bay views, fully furnished, great rental property! Call us for rental history! $324,900

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE trees and a pleasurable Northeast facing exposure in this well established neighborhood. Ready for you to build your dream home. $449,000

Direct Gulf Front views! 1BD/1BA Club Suite with first class amenities and a fabulous rental program.

$409,000

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Updated kitchen with warm pecan cabinetry and granite counters in this 2BD/2BA condominium home with Southwest Gulf and bay views and miles of sand and beach. $375,000