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One of Sarasota’s most legendary homes continues to dazzle. INSIDE

OUR TOWN + Coastal Retreat Design and Dine Contest winners Kevin and Missy Cooper were speechless March 12, after the ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design team unveiled the blueprints for their new backyard.

The couple pored over plans that include coconut palms, sand and a hammock forming an island-like oasis. About 20 species of plants, irrigation and LED lighting surround a fire pit and fountain in the design.

ArtisTree designers estimate the backyard makeover will take a week to complete. It will be ready in time for the couple’s celebratory soiree, catered

by Michael’s On East, in April.

NEIGHBORHOOD The Florida Winefest and Auction returns this year — bigger and better. PAGE 1B

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Developer pitches Main Street hotel County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

County officials are considering a plan to spur development of a county-owned acre of downtown land at the northeast corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street.

One proposal for the .95-acre property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. involves a land swap re-

sulting in a hotel on the upper Main Street property. The land is currently being used as a courthouse parking lot.

Rod Connelly, president and founder of Civix Inc., a Sarasotabased real-estate-development company, wants to trade with

the county so he can build a hotel on the U.S. 301 site.

The idea of developing the site first arose a year ago, when County Commissioner Joe Barbetta led a discussion about

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+ Photo fun The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club will be exhibiting more than 70 photographs taken by members at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers March 15 to April 24. Guests are welcome to view the photographs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Photographs are available for purchase.

+ Recognized Gov. Rick Scott presented Sarasota resident Korinne Kaliher with the fourth annual Idelio Valdes Leadership Award, March 7, during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day, in Tallahassee, for promoting disability awareness throughout the community. The Idelio Valdes Leadership Award is one of the most prestigious awards that recognizes those who spread awareness about the value of inclusion and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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The acre of land currently houses parking for the Sarasota County Courthouse and clerk’s office.

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Temple Beth Sholom student Connor Engelsberg enjoyed time in the garden Monday, March 11, at the Papa Ed and Mimi Organic Sustainability Kibbutz Garden. Kindergarten teacher Shonna Brody started the garden in August 2011, with the help of a grant from Ed and Betty Rosenthal and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Kindergartners water the plants and learn about the life cycle of a seed, and middle-school students experiment with different fertilizers. During harvest time, students cook the food they grow in a solar cooker, and the school donates much of the crop to Everyday Blessings.

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by Roger Drouin | City Editor

Candidates focus on runoff campaigns All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

Round two of the City Commission campaign commenced Tuesday night.

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman advanced to a May 14 runoff for two at-large City Commission seats. Fellow candidates

Kelvin Lumpkin, Linda Holland and Pete Theisen were eliminated from the race.

All three runoff candidates said there was a lot more work to be done. They plan to sharpen their political messages and canvas neighborhoods during

runoff campaigns. But their messages differ.

The candidates’ political platforms taking shape after the election Tuesday echoed their recent efforts on the cam-

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HOTEL / FROM PAGE 1A whether the county should sell three of its prime parcels of public land — including the acre on U.S. 301.

At the time, “We got a few phone calls about that Main and U.S. 301 property,” Barbetta said. In addition to the hotel proposal, another developer told county officials he wanted to build office space there, Barbetta said.

County Administrator Randall Reid wrote in a March 7 email to county commissioners that county officials would be meeting soon with Connelly to discuss the hotel proposal.

During an interview with the Sarasota Observer Monday, March 11, Connelly confirmed he was in talks with the county, but declined to discuss specifics of his proposal because of a confidentiality agreement with the other people involved in project.

“We have an interest in developing the property,” said Connelly.

As of March 11, Connelly had spoken with county officials, but had not met with them.

Civix, formed in 1983, has developed projects in Port Charlotte, including a Publix and SunTrust Bank. The development company drew attention in 2002 for its proposed office and mixeduse development at the corner of Morrill Street and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota. That project was never built.

In November 2003, Civix purchased the 113-acre bankrupt Sunrise Golf Club east of Honore Avenue in Sarasota for $3 million from Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. But, in 2006, the project for 600 upscale condos was stopped

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,when residents opposed to the project brought it to court. The development firm is currently under agreement to develop a brand of MedEplex Medical Office Buildings throughout Central Florida.

HISTORIC HOTEL The last hotel in the east section of downtown was the Sarasota Terrace Hotel on the corner of Ringling Avenue and Washington Boulevard. The hotel, which Charles Ringling built in 1925, was originally known as the Ringling Terrace Hotel.

“Spring training started in 1924, and some of the New York Giants stayed in that hotel,” said Jeff LaHurd, historian at the Sarasota County History Center. The former baseball stadium stood where Payne Park is now.

The Sarasota Terrace Hotel had 125 rooms.

Ringling died shortly after the construction of the hotel.

The hotel was considered a “middle class” hotel, when compared to more luxurious establishments such as Miramar and El

‘An interesting concept’

Barbetta said a private development — whether it be a hotel, office building or some other project — belongs on the county-owned parcel. Barbetta said it doesn’t make sense to put another county or city government building “on a prime corner at a major intersection.”

“Why should government sit on it?” he asked. “I hope something happens. The whole objective is to get some economic development and get that property back on the tax rolls.”

Barbetta wants to see any potential project include public parking-garage spaces to replace the spaces currently used while people are conducting county business. According to Barbetta, the county could work out a deal to sell the land, swap it or request developer proposals to build something on the property.

Sarasota city attorney Robert Fournier said there was a 2003 memorandum of understanding between the city and the county that would have given the city air rights to the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. That agreement, however, was never finalized, Fournier said.

“The city doesn’t have any ownership interest in that property that I am aware of,” Fournier said.

Nonetheless, any project built on the property would require city approval, because it is in the

city.

City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the prospect of a hotel at the visible downtown intersection intrigued him, but he did not know specifics of the proposal.

“If there is a viable proposal, absolutely we should work together,” Caragiulo said about working with county officials.

“It is an interesting concept,” said downtown advocate Paul Thorpe.

The hotel would be within walking distance to the restau-

Vernona Hotel, LaHurd said. At the Sarasota Terrace Hotel in the late 1920s, rooms rented for $3 to $5 for a single bed and $8 for a double bed. While guests dined, the Sarasota Terrace Orchestra played music.

Hotel guests had an easier time crossing Washington Boulevard before it became U.S. 301.

“It wasn’t like today’s traffic,” LaHurd said. “Washington was a two-lane road.”

In 1965, the Sarasota Terrace Hotel became the Sarasota Motor Hotel. It continued under that title until 1972, when the hotel closed its doors. However, instead of falling to the wrecking ball, Sarasota County purchased the building in 1972 and turned it into the county’s administration center. From 1972 to 1995, the building served the county’s needs. But, as Sarasota County administration continued to grow, it became apparent more space was needed. In 1994, Sarasota County purchased the vacated GTE building on Ringling Boulevard and began renovations.

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rants and shops on Main Street.

Even though it would be close to the heart of downtown, Thorpe said one concern is the amount of traffic congestion at the intersections of U.S. 301 and Ringling, and U.S. 301 and Main Street, and the ability of hotel guests to safely cross the busy roadway, especially during peak tourism season.

“I would say that is probably one of the most (traffic) congested corners,” Thorpe said.

For that reason, Thorpe wonders if a mid-block location

would be better for a downtown hotel — such as the previous proposal for a hotel at the site of the current Ellis Building at Main Street and Orange Avenue.

Thorpe did note, however, that one of Sarasota’s first and most visible hotels was not far from the proposed hotel. The Sarasota Terrace Hotel stood at the corner of U.S. 301 and Ringling Boulevard, until the hotel closed in 1972, eventually becoming the county’s Terrace Administration Building (see sidebar on Sarasota Terrace Hotel).

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Different Strokes

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community, there’s a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

When Ed Hunzeker analyzes a department at Manatee County, where he’s been the top administrator since 2006, one question he asks employees stands out.

That question: Do you feel bad when your customer — in other words, a taxpayer, even a business owner — fails?

That can go from a complicated building inspection to misunderstanding a supposedly simple form.

If the answer is no, then that employee, says Hunzeker, isn’t long for county work. But, if the answer is yes, then Hunzeker says he wants employees to do whatever they can, within legalities and ethics, to help the customer pass the next time. Says Hunzeker: “You shouldn’t want your customer to fail.”

Hunzeker is surely only one of many top county officials, on the Gulf Coast and statewide, who claim to bring a taxpayer-first mantra like that to their job.

Randall Reid, who holds the same position in Sarasota County, also says he prioritizes accountability — to the County Commission and to local residents.

But the general feeling in the SarasotaBradenton business community, based on multiple interviews with executives in a variety of industries, is Hunzeker, in comparison to Reid, is an administrator who “gets it.” Hunzeker won’t kowtow to developers or companies, executives say, but he also realizes a vibrant business community is essential to a county’s long-term success.

‘Done right’

Hunzeker and Reid have worked together on several cross-county issues.

But, although they have mutual respect for each other and similar backgrounds that are heavy in prior government administration experience, each official attacks his job differently.

Hunzeker, for one, is more opinionated, in his words and actions, of privatizing government services than Reid.

Over the last five years, for instance, Manatee County has hired private firms for a majority of lawn-mowing services, engineering for infrastructure projects and the management of two public golf courses. Manatee County spokesman Nicholas Azzara says Hunzeker constantly works with his executive team to see if and where outsourcing makes fiscal sense.

In contrast, Sarasota County recently took what was outsourced, mowing and maintenance of roadsides and other areas, including athletic fields, and brought it in-house. That move, which Reid discussed before Sarasota County commissioners Feb. 8, could cost more than $1 million and add 40 people to the county payroll. The decision comes after a controversial period of inconsistent mowing, during which a local resident was struck by a motorist and killed while cutting grass at a public median.

Reid says privatization, in general, should be a tool, not a must-do. “It’s on a case-by-case basis,” says Reid. “You should use a mix. I’m not a rabid fan of privatization, nor am I always against it.”

Another key difference between the administrators is that after six years, Hunzeker has something Reid, who has been in office a little more than a year, doesn’t: Widespread admiration from the business community and the County Commission.

In fact, Manatee County commissioners like Hunzeker so much that earlier this year they voted to extend his contract to 2018 — four years past his expected retirement date. “(Hunzeker’s) innovative leadership

is almost unprecedented in Manatee County,” Commission Chairman Larry Bustle says. “The numerous examples of his leadership and management success have led to some huge cost savings and improved the way the county operates.”

Local homebuilder Pat Neal is one of many executives who praises Hunzeker.

“Ed has always been very responsive,” says Neal, president of Lakewood Ranch-based Neal Communities. “He has done right by the business community.”

On the other hand, some local business leaders, including several developers, have yet to endorse Reid with the same vigor. Other executives say individual employees who make decisions merely reflect the leadership, which is why an anti-business pall still hangs over Reid.

For example, Medallion Home CEO Carlos Beruff says Sarasota County officials recently told him a rather simple land-amendment proposal could take at least a year to go through the system.

A similar proposal, says Beruff, whose $57 million firm is based in Manatee County and has projects statewide, would barely take three months in some other counties.

“I told them I don’t have to do business (in Sarasota County),” says Beruff.

“I could do business in other counties that want me there.”

Reid says he’s not anti-business and has worked well with the business community wherever he’s been. Plus, he says he agrees with many business leaders who say growth is the only way to build a successful, and sustainable, community. “If you don’t have a tax base,” Reid says, “you are very limited in what you can do.”

ED Hunzeker

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Title: Manatee County administrator Birthplace: St. Louis Previous work: Hunzeker was a health-department administrator for a hospital in St. Louis in the 1970s. He was later an auditor for St. Louis County and a CFO for a regional transportation authority in St. Louis. In Florida, prior to Manatee County, Hunzeker worked in administration in Hillsborough and Osceola counties.

Family: He and his wife, Sharon, have three adult sons and five grandchildren.

Restore credibility

But it was Reid’s reputation for pragmatism and ethics that won over Sarasota County commissioners. That board named Reid to the top post in November 2011. Reid replaced Jim Ley, who ran Sarasota County for 14 years until he resigned in May 2011, in the wake of a contract and procurement scandal.

Reid’s charge, therefore, was to restore credibility to the way Sarasota County does business with vendors and other outside entities. “We’ve been trying to work to improve our procurement system,” says Reid, “and we’ve made great strides in that.”

A finalist for the top job in Sarasota County once before, in 1997, Reid says he’s made a point to candidly and constantly talk about values. “The primary word I used during my first year, 2012, was ‘ethics,’” says Reid. “The primary word I will use in 2013 will be ‘accountability.’”

Reid says he’s heard some local business leaders say Sarasota County, at times, has leaned anti-growth or antidevelopment — charges at which he scoffs. “I don’t think the county is antibusiness,” Reid says. “Regulations exist for a purpose, but the last thing I want to do is burden people with cumbersome regulations.”

Good government

Hunzeker, meanwhile, says his success isn’t necessarily based on a philosophy of government, but, instead, on a leadership theory that’s a classic take from the business world: Hire leaders smarter than you, then get out of the way. “I tell people that if I know more about planning than the planners,” says Hunzeker, “we are in a lot of trouble.”

Adds Hunzeker: “You can hire techni-

Randall Reid

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Title: Sarasota County administrator Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio Previous work: Reid worked in government administration in three Florida locations before Sarasota. Those include Alachua and Martin counties and Titusville. Reid also was a city administrator in Green River, Wyo., for seven years, and he was an assistant city manager for four years in Vandalia, Ohio.

Family: He and his wife, Connie Allen, have three adult children. cians. (But) leaders are far and few between.”

Hunzeker, who also worked in administration in Hillsborough County, has hired nine new department heads, out of 13 departments, since 2007. He says a good department head in government, like a good employee, must be someone who can address a problem with the goal of making it right.

Another characteristic of Hunzeker’s

approach is to reward risk-takers — something not often done in government. But Hunzeker says a government can only be responsive, no matter the constituency, if fear of doing the right thing is eliminated.

“Sometimes people are afraid to make a decision,” says Hunzeker. “That’s because in this line of work you make a mistake and you can read about it in the paper.”

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A $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof of the historic courthouse at 2000 Main St., in downtown Sarasota, will start this month and continue until November.

In 1926, the county described the historic courthouse as “the most outstanding emblem of Sarasota County’s prosperity.”

According to Susan Walsh, Sarasota County communications associate, the re-roof project is designed to retain the historic look of the courthouse.

Currently housing the operations of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the courthouse was listed, in 1984, on the National Register of Historic Places. The roof is nearly 50 years old and is leaking in several areas. Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. of Sarasota will perform the project. Court Fund for Capital Outlay contributed part of the funding for the project.

+ Former Tampa leader suggests strong mayor During her tenure, former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio tripled the city’s cash reserves to $150 million. She was elected a few years

 Sarasota County Commission Meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, Administration Building, Commission Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota  Sarasota County Commission Meeting — 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, Administration Building, Commission Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

before the Great Recession.

Iorio delivered a speech about leadership during the Argus Foundation’s 26th annual meeting March 7, at the Francis Ballroom.

She penned the book, “Straight Forward — Ways to Live and Lead,” in 2011, the same year her two terms as mayor ended.

While Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota are governed by commissionmanager systems, an elected-mayor form of government shapes policies in Tampa.

The ballot initiative for Sarasota to take on a similar structure — dubbed the “strong mayor” proposal — failed to get City Commission support in August.

Iorio has been involved both as mayor, and as a Hillsborough County commissioner.

“If your system is floundering a bit, I suggest you get a strong mayor,” Iorio said during the meeting. “I’ve been a part of the other form of government, and it tends to lead to a lot of finger pointing.”

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Also at the meeting, Kelly Caldwell, president of the Caldwell Trust Co., was inducted as the foundation’s 2013 president.

Caldwell has been a member of The Argus Foundation Board of Directors since 2004.

This is Caldwell’s second term as president.

Outgoing Argus President Michael Quillen, of Gecko’s Hospitality Group, passed the gavel to the incoming president.

Blasé Café hasn’t violated the county’s noise ordinance, which regulates sound levels from property lines. Normally, noise tapers off as sound waves travel away from a source.

But, a sound vortex, created by the environment and architecture of buildings on the south end of the Village, amplifies sound to residents in the Terrace Condominium Complex, Burns said.

As a short-term solution, Blasé Café staff will angle speakers toward the Gulf of Mexico.

A long-term solution will come as the county reworks the noise ordinance, which is set to expire in November.

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CB Construction Services will begin construction this month on the Bay Island Park seawall located on the north end of Siesta Key. Sarasota County commissioners approved a $997,379 contract with the firm March 5, to replace 800 feet of the aging seawall.

The city of Sarasota will provide $75,378 for the project at the joint citycounty owned property, and a West Coast Inland Navigation fund grant will provide $823,451. That grant expires Sept. 30, when county staff expects the contractor to reach substantial completion.

+ County conducts Key noise experiment Sarasota County code-enforcement officer Kevin Burns gave Siesta Key Association members, who are working on noise issues, vindication March 7, when he revealed the results of a comprehensive sound study.

+ Complexus joins city’s public-art collection Another larger-than-life art piece in downtown Sarasota will be formally dedicated to the city of Sarasota public-art collection during a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Courtesy photo District 3 City Commissioner Shannon Snyder will be on hand to accept the sculpture “Complexus” as a gift from the Sarasota Public Art Fund. Artist John Henry, who created the monumental piece, also will be in attendance.

“Without question, Complexus is a signature sculpture,” said senior planner Dr. Clifford Smith who oversees the city’s public-art collection.

Complexus will become a permanent art fixture — located across the street from Unconditional Surrender.

Complexus was installed at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue during the Season of Sculpture last year. Knowing the city of Sarasota was interested in acquiring a signature public-art piece for its collection, the Sarasota Public Art Fund, a non-profit organization, offered to raise the funds necessary to purchase Complexus and donate it to the city.

The bright, abstract sculpture is 70 feet tall and made of steel. It will become the 43rd sculpture in the city’s collection. To learn more about the collection visit the city’s public-art webpage via SarasotaGov.com.

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+ Citizens for Sunshine claim Sunshine Law violation Citizens for Sunshine filed a complaint Monday, March 11, alleging a violation of the Sunshine Law in the city’s selection of a construction-and-design firm slated to build a new public parking garage on State Street.

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Crews working for the city of Sarasota started replacing traffic lines with lines for parallel parking spaces March 7. There are 70 new parking spaces on Lemon Avenue between Fruitville Road and Ninth Street, and 30 new spaces on Fouth Street between Central and Orange avenues, said City Public Information Officer Jan Thornburg.

The bolstered parking plan grew out of a December community workshop about economic development within the Rosemary District.

the Sunshine Law and without notice to the public, according to a press release Citizens for Sunshine sent March 12.

Using the Public Records Act, Citizens for Sunshine obtained scoresheets ranking the bidders that indicated bid scores were crossed out and altered.

In January, the city’s evaluation committee recommended that the contract be awarded to A.D. Morgan, a Tampa-based construction firm. Several downtown advocates protested the selection of A.D. Morgan, saying the process was flawed and that the city selected a firm that employs only one Sarasota resident.

Citizens for Sunshine contends the Tampa-based construction firm initially scored fifth place out of eight bidders vying for the project. A.D. Morgan failed to make the initial short list of candidates announced at a November public meeting, according to Citizens for Sunshine’s complaint.

According to Citizens for Sunshine: “After the proposed bids were scored and ranked in the public meeting, a city staff member changed the scoring and awarded additional points to A.D. Morgan, who then climbed into first place.”

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City planning staff said the State Street garage project would move forward at this time unless a judge halts the project.

City Attorney Robert Fournier said he will update commissioners on the legal complaint during Monday’s meeting.

Fournier said the scoresheet for A.D. Morgan was changed due to a city staff error, when awarded points were not added during the previous meeting for A.D. Morgan being a minority business enterprise (MBE).

City staff then added in the missing points, a change that moved up A.D. Morgan’s ranking in the selection process.

“The selection committee should have reconvened in the sunshine,” Fournier said.

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Chapman said her campaign message won’t change.

“I won’t change who I am,” Chapman said during an interview Wednesday with the Sarasota Observer. “Sarasota is a great city, and we need to make sure all changes serve it.”

Chapman’s campaign team will look over the voting data to determine how each precinct voted to see which neighborhoods she needs to visit to get more support for the runoff vote. Chapman had the most absentee votes, garnering 1,064 votes; Atwell received 885; and Dorfman received 752.

Chapman wants limited, compatible development, and believes the city is mostly built out, a stance that pits her against the two other candidates in the runoff.

After receiving the final vote tally Tuesday night, Atwell described herself as the centralist candidate among the three.

She had a slight advantage among early voters — with 374 early votes, compared to 366 for Dorfman and 359 for Chapman.

On Election Day, Atwell also garnered the most votes with 1,346 votes. Chapman received 1,282 votes and Dorfman received 1,193 votes on Election Day. Early on the campaign trail, Atwell, the only incumbent, said she strived for a “well-balanced” approach to governance.

Her top issues include finding solutions to the homeless population and related crime downtown, and working on changes to density caps.

On Tuesday night, Atwell said her recent vote in support of a proposed Ringling Walmart shows she is trying to make the right decision as a commissioner.

Atwell supporter Diana Hamilton said the runoff campaign will be a referendum on Sarasota’s growth.

“This is a battle for Sarasota’s future,” Hamilton said. “We are either going to grow, or go under.”

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Because no candidate garnered 50% of the votes, three advanced to a runoff: Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman. Chapman was the top vote-getter with 2,705 votes, or 24.53% of the total. Atwell, the only incumbent in the race, was 99 votes behind, receiving 2,606 votes, or 23.63% of the total. Dorfman received 2,311 votes, or 20.96% of the total.

Voter turnout for the election was 17.32%. The top two vote-getters in May will be sworn in May 17.

Atwell said she wants to spend more time going door-to-door during the runoff campaign.

Dorfman has based much of his campaign on getting the attention of young professionals. He’ll continue to focus on how he would draw new jobs, bring in development and work on issues, such as the noise ordinance downtown.

“I think Sarasota just spoke, and I think the (young people) who came out and want a vibrant Sarasota just spoke,” Dorfman said at his election party at Patrick’s.

Dorfman said his first item of post-election business is to retrieve campaign signs from the polling locations. Then, Dorfman, who had collected the most in campaign contributions at $40,056, will do some voter analysis with his campaign team.

Dorfman also said he will try to get more specific about some of the campaign issues, such as the sound ordinance and increasing density.

Dorfman does not consider himself on the extreme end of the political spectrum.

“The opposition painted me as someone who wants to pave over Sarasota,” he said.

I want to see growth and development where we need it, and we need it desperately on the North Trail. But I don’t want to pave over paradise.”

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Avenida de Mayo attracts overflow parking on Key Some Siesta Key residents are concerned about roadway safety, but businesses say they need the legal parking.

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council’s March 8 meeting began 30 minutes late, because members of the volunteer board were stuck in traffic.

The irony drew chuckles from the more than 15 people who showed up for the meeting, including Siesta Key resident Marlene Merkle.

But, the Realtor, who has lived on Avenida de Mayo for 32 years, got serious when she presented a petition to ban right-ofway parking along the half-mile roadway. “I think safety is the really big issue here,� Merkle said to the four council members who made it through the traffic to the R.L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice.

Eat Here Manager Stefan Waiss spoke against the petition at the meeting. He contended the No. 1 beach ranking from Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman has made Siesta a year-round destination. That means the island has year-round parking shortages.

Street-side parking north of Ocean Boulevard is prohibited or restricted to guests of rental units with permits, explained Sarasota County Traffic Operations staff member Ryan Montague.

But, on Avenida de Mayo, which is on the south end of the Village, parking is allowed in the right of way.

Special events can attract enough cars to turn parts of Aveinda de Mayo into a oneway street.

At least 40 vehicles lined the south side of the road when the Budweiser Clydesdales trotted through the Village March 1.

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Avenida de Mayo has become a site for overflow parking from Siesta Key Village and the public beach.

“It’s almost impossible to get out of my driveway,� said Avenida de Mayo resident Pat Conte. Cars lining the street can create blind spots, such as the one that almost caused Conte to hit two skateboarders in early March, she said.

County staff recommended no-parking signs on the two entrances to the roadway, but Traffic Advisory Council Chairman Frank Domingo thought the issue wasn’t fully represented at the south Sarasota County meeting.

Domingo was one of the two dissenters in the 2-2 vote, which results in a no decision. “Usually a denial or no decision doesn’t go to the (County Commission),� Domingo said. “But, I bet this will go to the board.�

It takes between four and six weeks for a Traffic Advisory Council recommendation to reach county commissioners. “It’s about time to go back and take a look at parking (on Siesta),� Domingo said.

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It’s probably not too surprising that Susan Chapman garnered the most votes in Tuesday’s Sarasota City Commission election. The one thing you can say about the neighborhood associations is they are better at persuading their constituents to vote than other coalitions.

So now it’s anyone’s guess how the runoff elections will turn out May 14.

In spite of her first-place finish with 24.5% of the vote, there’s no guarantee Chapman will be one of the top-two votegetters in May. Incumbent Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman, respectively, the No. 2 and No. 3 vote-getters Tuesday, could well have a better chance at winning than Chapman. Let’s take a look: Say voter turnout stays at 6,144 (which is not likely; it probably will drop for the runoff).

Now, let’s assume Chapman will pick up the 434 votes that went to Pete Thiesen. He and Chapman were most closely aligned on some development issues.

And let’s assume the 2,971 votes that went to Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin are split evenly between Atwell and Dorfman — not likely, but let’s assume. Holland and Lumpkin’s views on growth and development are more closely aligned with those of Atwell and Dorfman than with those of Chapman.

Given those assumptions, the final results would look like this: Atwell: 2,606 + 1,485 = 4,091 Dorfman: 2,311 + 1,485 = 3,796 Chapman: 2,705 + 434 = 3,139 Unaccounted for are the roughly 630 people who voted only for one candidate.

If Chapman took all of those votes, she still would finish third.

Nonetheless, although Holland and Lumpkin did not qualify for the runoff, they can be king and queen makers. Our guess is they will urge their constituents to back Atwell and Dorfman. That will make the key battlegrounds between now and the runoff North Sarasota.

In the end, we predict Atwell will be one of the two winners. The bigger test is for Chapman and Dorfman: Whoever is more effective getting the vote out will win.

+ Limited government?

These are dangerous times: The Legislature is back in session.

And that means we are all at risk. There’s no telling what our lawmakers will do to us each spring when they meet for 60 days.

Count on this: There’s a high probability they’ll pass a law or two or three or four that will reduce your freedom and expand government’s intervention into your life.

It happens every year. Lawmakers just can’t help themselves. They cannot resist succumbing to the political aphrodisiac that overwhelms them — power.

As always, they just feel compelled to do something … to make more laws and dole out whatever favors are required to get re-elected.

But too often, they want to do too much.

For instance, in the 2012 legislative session, lawmakers introduced and filed 2,052 bills.

(Both houses approved only 292 bills last year.) For 2013, as of Sunday, lawmakers had filed 1,635 bills.

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Here’s a sampling of some of the wackadoo bills lawmakers have filed for the 2013 legislative session: • Ban plastic grocery bags.

• Require all Florida gun buyers to take at least two hours of online or face-to-face instruction in anger-management techniques.

• Require all service stations to provide an attendant to fill the gas tanks of disabled drivers. The bill also would require service stations to post a blue sign of at least 15 square inches with the telephone number of the attendant who will be required by law to answer the phone and come out of the station and pump the gas.

• Removes provision in law that limits height of motorcycle handlebars or handgrips. (Why is this a law to begin with?)

• Repeals authority of the governor to appoint a private secretary.

• Requires hospitals to establish policies concerning safe lifting and handling of patients; requires committee to develop and evaluate the policies.

• Specifies that local authorities may regulate time, place and manner automobile sound devices may be used within their respective jurisdictions.

• Provides that a student’s parent has the right to request that student be exempted from instruction in English language proficiency; requires school district to exempt student from participating in instruction in English language proficiency if student’s parent requests exemption in writing.

No wonder we all need lobbyists. It’s unrealistic for any of us to track all of the mischief and damage lawmakers can wreak on us. They can’t help themselves from meddling in our lives, to have us live the way they think we should live.

Take a look at some of the goofy bills lawmakers have filed for this session (see box).

It’s amazing how they want to “intervene” in our lives.

Consider the ban on texting while driving. Sure, it’s not a good idea to text while driving. But it also not a good idea to put on mascara while driving. Why aren’t we banning that? It’s not a good idea to plug in GPS coordinates while driving. We’re not banning that, either.

All of this reminds us of Milton Friedman’s rule of lawmaking. It’s never ending.

Here’s why, as Friedman explained it: “A law is born when some aggrieved party seeks to solve an alleged problem in a way that benefits him. But once the law goes into effect, unintended consequences occur. This causes lawmakers to come back and address the unintended consequences with more laws. Which, of course, beget more laws and more laws.”

There is no way to end this.

But maybe there’s a way to truly “limit”

THE CASTAWAY by Jorge Blanco

Speaker Weatherford: the next Rubio? government. Go back to the old model of allowing the Legislature to meet every other year; require it to pass a balanced budget; and do its business in 30 days, not 60 days.

That certainly would limit the meddling and damage lawmakers could do.

+ The next Marco Rubio?

Here’s the next rising political star to watch in Florida: 33-year-old House Speaker Will Weatherford.

From Wesley Chapley, north of Tampa, Weatherford is the older brother of Drew Weatherford, former quarterback for the Florida State University Seminoles.

It was refreshing to hear Speaker Weatherford in his speech at the start of the legislative session. He outlined a tightly focused agenda of three priorities: • Restoring trust in government — with ethics changes and campaign financing transparency, including eliminating those nasty “CCEs,” slush funds for lawmakers.

• He said, “Protect our fiscal future” — and that means changing the stateemployee pension system to one that is sustainable, i.e. more rational benefits for state employees, a system that resembles private-sector defined contribution plans.

• And third: “Foster upward mobility through education reform.” For Weatherford that means establishing an affordable, branded, accredited, “singularly focused” online university.

If you look at his latter two goals, they are freedom oriented. When you send less money to the government to pay for pensions, you have more freedom. If you can get a great college education at less cost than the cost today, that’s greater freedom.

At the end of his speech, Weatherford showed he understands what the Legislature’s role should be: “As your Speaker,” he said, “I would ask that we consider the following questions as we approach our work for the next 60 days: “Will we leave the people of our state more free, or more dependent?

“Will we give them more opportunities to shape their own destiny, or will we narrow their options?”

We’ll see over the next 60 days and next two years whether he walks the talk of the freedom agenda. We hope so.

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Downtown groups to host urban planner Jeff Speck wants to turn drivers into walkers and help make downtown Sarasota a more populated, lively place.

IF YOU GO • Jeff Speck will speak about urban planning at a public forum held at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 20, in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First St. • A more in-depth discussion with Speck will occur during a luncheon and book signing at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave. Tickets for the event are $40 in advance. To purchase tickets online, via the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, visit dsasarasota.com. cheon March 21.

“You can’t convince leaders unless they are there,” Souza said.

One example of strategic planning that has paid off in Sarasota is the construction of roundabouts on Ringling Boulevard — including one at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue, Souza said.

“I talked to one business owner who said his business tripled,” Souza said. “People have told him it is so much easier to get there now.”

Speck worked for 10 years under new urbanist Andres Duany, who developed Sarasota’s Master Plan. Speck served as director of design at the National Endowment for the Arts. During that time he oversaw the Mayors Institute on City Design and created the Governors Institute on Community Design, a federal program that helps states battle suburban sprawl. Speck has been involved with planning in downtown Oklahoma City; Lowell, Mass.; Rosemary Beach; Fifth Avenue South in Naples; Carmel, Ind.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Memphis, Tenn.

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The way American developers have delivered higher density to the consumer for the past 50 years has caused that reputation. Whether it’s the townhouse with a garage in front; the “garden apartment” building that sits in the middle of its parking lot; or the high rise with the first five floors as parking structure, all three of these ways to increase density effectively turn their back on the street.

Why is it important for Sarasota to consider increased density downtown?

Density is certainly important to walkability. It puts your feet on the street. If you have offices and shops and get more housing, that will enhance part of the work-life environment in Sarasota. A powerful economic argument is that we are simply more creative and get more done when we work and live in close proximity. The creative class is choosing to live in downtown cores.

Seventy-seven percent of millennials — that young, innovative generation — want to live in American cores.

And, similarly, the baby boomers want what the city has to offer.

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Jeff Speck, an architect in Washington, D.C., has spent decades analyzing and designing cities. From his perspective, nothing is more important than creating environments conducive to walking.

Speck will be coming March 20 and 21, to Sarasota.

Downtown advocates, including planner Chris Gallagher and Downtown Sarasota Alliance Chairman Tony Souza, brought Speck to town as part of their effort to gain support to transition downtown into more of an urban, walkable environment.

In November, Gallagher read Speck’s new book, “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time.”

Speck is expected to talk about density — or the number of residential units allowed per acre. Area proponents of a plan to encourage more affordable housing and a more vibrant downtown environment say it won’t happen unless the city relaxes its density limits.

Another topic will be how to make it more safe and enjoyable for pedestrians.

“Might as well have to swim over a moat,” said Souza about pedestrians trying to cross U.S. 41 along the bayfront.

The city of Sarasota, in conjunction with the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, Downtown Improvement District and others, is hosting Speck. He will present his thoughts on how to make downtown Sarasota more walkable during a public forum Wednesday, March 20.

“It’s about changing our mindset about it,” Gallagher said “We are stuck in the mindset that the car is the only way to get around.”

Gallagher and Souza have invited city commissioners, commission candidates, city planners and area leaders to hear Speck at the lun-

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Cost: Admission is $5; children 12 and under free. Info, visit givinghunger theblues.org.

Bulls, Blues & BBQ Sarasota Chamber Event 5 to 8 p.m. at University of South Florida, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost: $15 admission price includes wristband for all-you-can-eat food; $25 late registration beginning Monday, March 18.

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SATURDAY / SUNDAY FRIDAY, MARCH 15 - SUNDAY, MARCH 24 u 77th annual Sarasota County Fair 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 to 11 p.m.

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Saturdays; Noon to 10 p.m. at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Cost: $8 adults; $4 senior citizens (55 and over) and active military and ages 6 to 17; children 5 and under free.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Sarasota Farmers Market Special St. Patrick’s Day Event — Forever Erin Traditional Irish Band 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Main Street and Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota. Cost: Free.

Info, visit sarasotafarmersmarket.org.

Annual Party in the Street for St. Patrick’s Day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sam Snead’s American Grill, 1830 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota. Cost: Admission is free, corned beef and cabbage and full bar available for purchase. Info, call 906-7771.

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The Shamrock Pub fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Noon at the Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd. Cost: free and open to the public 21 and up. Benefiting the YMCA Family Youth Center.

Info, call 952-1730.

St. Boniface Scholar Cantorum Concert 6 p.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Cost: Free.

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March 2 GAME OVER 12:01 a.m. ­­­— 1700 block of Morrill Street. Petit Theft. A woman told an officer she was involved in a dispute with her boyfriend. The woman said she was upset because her boyfriend took her Nintendo Wii and Super Mario Kart game without her permission. The woman said he took the game console and the game and sold it to his drug dealer in exchange for narcotics. The woman filed a statement saying her boyfriend admitted to taking the items.

The Wii and game were valued at $200.

March 3 BOOZING WHILE CRUISIN’ 1:03 a.m. — Intersection of Beach Road and

Calle Del Invierno. Driving Under the Influence.

A deputy followed a driver who was swerving into the wrong lane, stopping at inappropriate times and honking his horn. The man could not recite the alphabet and told the officer the test was “a joke.” The deputy discovered three empty beer cans in the man’s car. The man was arrested after it was discovered he was three times over the legal limit to drive.

March 4 TOO YOUNG TO PARTY 12:10 a.m. — 900 block of Beach Road.

Underage Possession of Alcohol. Deputies stopped two teenage girls who were carrying alcohol and asked to search their car.

The officers discovered a near-empty bottle of vodka and two bags of marijuana. The deputies called the girls’ parents.

WINDOW SMASHER 6:00 p.m. — 1500 block of Second Street. Criminal Mischief. Unknown persons shattered the first-floor window of an office building. The manager told police she believed homeless people might have smashed the window. The manager said she would check a security recording to see if the camera recorded anything suspicious.

March 5 PURPLE TARGET 9:00 p.m. — 600 block of N. Dodge Avenue. Petit Theft. A purple beach cruiser bicycle valued at $120 was stolen from the victim’s front yard. Six other bicycles were also in the yard, but none of them was stolen.

The resident said there had been previous thefts in the area.

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March 4 CHILDISH BEHAVIOR 4:30 p.m. — 1600 block of Main Street. Criminal Mischief. A man who does maintenance for a church told an officer an unknown person(s) had smashed the back window by the children’s playground. It appeared a large stepping stone had been picked up and used to smash the window. In another area, a red marker was used to make squiggly lines all over the wall, ground and door. The officer took photos of the area and collected a drink bottle as evidence to be checked for fingerprints.

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First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners share their stories On Sunday, March 17, thousands of runners and walkers will lace up for the 8th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Participants of all age and experience levels will raise money for local and national charities.

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Susan Brinkman keeps her racing mementos in a box in her bedroom. Her collection of ribbons and medals suggest a lifelong passion for running, but she only began racing last year — at the age of 77.

Her oldest daughter, Kristi, wanted to get the entire family together for the 2012 Disney Half Marathon, and she signed Brinkman up for the 5K event.

“I’d never done anything like that in Nick Friedman my entire life,” says Brinkman. “I didn’t want to make a complete fool out of myself, so I started training. The first time I went over the Ringling Bridge, it felt like Mount Everest.”

She decided to get some practice by running in two local 5k races before the Disney event.

“I kind of got hooked,” she says. “I continued to run in 5Ks and 7Ks, and I would finish in first or second in my age group a lot. It gave me a lot of encouragement.”

Now, the 78-year-old grandmother has walked in more than 15 races. This year, her three daughters will join her in the relay portion of the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. It will mark the first time the four women have participated in the same event.

“I can’t wait to do this with them,” says Brinkman. “My only regret is I didn’t start doing this a long time ago.”

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Barefoot runner | Age: 57 | ‘We were born to run.’

Cancer survivor | Age: 32 | ‘No regrets’ In May, in her ninth month of pregnancy, Jennifer Loomis learned she had breast cancer.

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Doctors induced her a week early, and Loomis endured 16 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and a double mastectomy before being declared cancer-free in November.

Early in her pregnancy, Loomis signed up for the Sarasota Half Marathon to get in shape after the baby was born.

“After everything that happened, I thought there was no way I’d still be able to do it,” she says. “But, I wanted to be able to prove to myself that I’m OK, and that I’m strong enough.”

She began training to regain the strength she lost during treatment, and after a few weeks of running, she says she’s seen a lot of improvement. As the race approaches, Loomis says she’s excited to join her best friend, Amanda Davis Morehead, and she’s looking forward to the sense of accomplishment she’ll have afterward.

“This absolutely has changed my outlook on life,” she says. “I’m trying to say yes to a lot more things than I used to. I don’t want to have any regrets.”

Marcus Conyers never considered himself a runner. He’d jog occasionally to keep in shape, but he never particularly enjoyed it, and he says he didn’t get much out of it.

A little more than two years ago, he stumbled upon a book about barefoot and minimalist running, and he was immediately intrigued. He reexamined his own running technique and discovered his poor form had led to his unenjoyable experience.

“I realized how bad I had been at running,” he says.

“It was putting a lot of shock through my body. What I was doing wasn’t working.”

Over the course of six months, he slowly taught himself the barefoot running technique. He began by walking barefoot around his house, and he slowly increased his distance until he built up the muscle strength in his lower legs.

Courtesy photo “When you run barefoot, you get immediate feedback from your body,” he says.

Relatively new to the sport, Conyers decided to start big. His first race was last year’s Sarasota Half Marathon, and he’s excited to participate again this year.

“I get a complete sense of freedom when I’m running,” he says. “And, running barefoot gives you a sense of connection to your ancestors. It’s a feeling I’ve never gotten from any other sport.”

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Cardinal Mooney senior Pat Heuler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and five walks while striking out eight.

Kim Comito scored a school record nine goals to lead The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team to a 13-11 victory over Sarasota Military Academy March 5.

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Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.

Going the Distance Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

SARASOTA — Emily Harding can’t remember a time when she made it through an entire season injury-free.

The Sarasota High junior has suffered her fair share of ups and downs. But Harding admits that’s to be expected when you’re a threesport athlete.

For the past three years, Harding has played volleyball and basketball and run track for the Sailors without so much as a break in between.

“It’s definitely taken a toll on my body,” Harding says.

Harding picked up basketball when she was 5 years old. After dabbling in soccer and softball, she wanted to try something new. She saw a group of people playing basketball and decided to give the sport a try. She quickly fell in love with it and has stuck with it ever since.

“It’s a sport that comes natural to me,” Harding says. “I’m so calm when I’m on the court.

I love everything about it. It’s just so much fun.

It’s my passion.”

Harding added volleyball and track to her résumé in middle school. Harding’s older sister, Kaitlin, played volleyball and pushed her toward the sport while her father Jim, a former high school runner, encouraged his daughter to try track.

Having grown up playing a variety of sports, Harding knew she would play multiple sports in high school.

Over the past three years, Harding, who maintains a 3.8 grade point average and is in the top 10 in her class, has learned how to adjust her schedule to accommodate multiple games and practices in addition to her course load.

“I’ve been forced to manage it my whole life,” Harding says. “It definitely comes easily to me.”

As a three-sport athlete, Harding spends the majority of the school year preparing for two sports at once. Harding typically misses preseason practices for both basketball and track.

This spring, Harding missed the first month of the track season after helping lead the Lady Sailors into the regional basketball tournament. She returned to the track Feb. 21 — the day before she was scheduled to compete in the 4x400-meter relay and the 800 sprint medley relay at the seventh annual Bobcat Relays in North Port.

Most recently, Harding set a new personal best to win the 800 (2:30.01) at the Manatee Hurricane Invitational.

“My coach always tells me that I have so much potential on the track, but I don’t take it as seriously as basketball,” she says. “Obviously, I can’t be the best in every sport. It would be a little hard to do that.”

But, with the help of her coaches, Harding has put herself in a position to excel in all three sports. Harding has lettered in each of her three sports since her freshman year.

Harding is on pace to have 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year, which would tie the school record.

“They definitely symbolize and stand for hard work and dedication,” Harding says of her letters. “There’s a sense of pride.

“It would be a great accomplishment to (tie) the school record,” Harding says. “Since my freshman year, I’ve been on all three varsity teams.

So to know that I’m going to do this is awesome.”

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Cardinal Mooney High senior left-hander Pat Heuler did exactly what he needed to do.

He located his pitches. He kept The Outof-Door Academy batters off balance. And, most importantly, he put his team in a position to win.

Cardinal Mooney coach John Bennett couldn’t have asked for anything more in the Cougars’ first Class 3A-District 10 game of the season March 5.

Heuler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and five walks, while striking out eight to lead the visiting Cougars (6-3, 2-0) to a 5-1 victory over the rival Thunder.

“He’s been pretty good all year for the last two years,” Bennett says of Heuler. “He was locating really good with his command tonight. He was able to locate pitches when we needed him.”

ODA (7-3, 2-1) took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI by pitcher Alex Horan.

Cardinal Mooney tied the game in the top of the third inning. Heuler drew a walk and eventually came around to score on an RBI

by Beau Billings.

The Cougars added a pair of runs in the fourth inning on hits by Flynn Angly and Bucky Bonynge and RBIs by Nick Bisplinghoff and Davis Roddenberry.

The Cougars scored again in both the sixth and seventh innings.

Angly went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Bonygne went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI. Austin Bingham went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and an RBI. “This has been our rival for a year-and-ahalf now, and anytime you can come in and get a district win against a team that you know is going to be there at the end — we’ll probably see them three times — is big just to start off that way and just to come out with a big win,” Bennett says.

The Thunder had a pair of base runners in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings, but was unable to scratch across another run.

“Heuler did a great job tonight,” ODA coach Billy Dietrich says. “Execution-wise, they did exactly what they were supposed to do. Give them hats off. They beat us straight up.

“It was a good baseball game,” he says.

“Good pitching on both sides, and they executed and we didn’t. Both sides played a good and clean baseball game. They just beat us tonight, but we’ll get better and move on.”

Desmond Lindsay went 2-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run scored to lead the way for ODA at the plate. Horan pitched six innings for the Thunder, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks. Lindsay pitched the final inning, allowing one run on one hit and a walk, while striking out three.

The two district rivals will meet April 12 for the second of what they hope will be at least three meetings this season.

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Isaac Weintraub

Sarasota Military Academy freshman Isaac Weintraub fought his way to the semifinals, winning a bronze medal in his sparring division at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Tournament Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, in Las Vegas.

Issac was one of 2,000 competitors from 72 countries.

The 15-year-old, who is now ranked third in the world in the 15- to 17-year-old Bantam division, trains and competes at Red Tiger Martial Arts in Sarasota.

Issac is a third-degree black belt and a five-time Florida State champion. He will compete in the Florida State Championship April 6, and the 2013 Canada Open May 2 to May 5.

I like fighting. It’s kind of like when I get into the ring I get this sense of this is where I belong.

I was really happy with my bronze medal. It’s hard to do. I’ve been to the (U.S. Open) two or three times before, but this is the best that I’ve done.

You have to work (even harder) to compete. The stuff you learn is 10 times harder than what you do in the ring. I take Taekwondo five days a week. I’m at the gym the other two days of the week.

I went to my first world tournament in 2009 and I won. It was kind of breathtaking. It was an accomplishment I had never done before.

I want to go to the 2020 Olympics.

I have to train a lot, compete, win a lot and make the (Olympic) Trials.

If I make it, I would know I’ve done something people rarely can do.

Taekwondo teaches you discipline. You have to control yourself emotionally and physically. Speed, endurance, psychologically and physically — it all evens out.

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There’s always something in a sport to learn. You just have to find out what it is.

I was thrilled when I got my black belt. It was something new and something different.

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The Cardinal Mooney High baseball team handed The Out-of-Door Academy its first district loss of the season with a 5-1 victory March 5.

Cougars pitcher Pat Heuler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and five walks. Heuler also drew a pair of walks and scored two of Cardinal Mooney’s runs.

Desmond Lindsay went 2-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run scored to lead the way for ODA at the plate. Alex Horan pitched six innings for the Thunder, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks.

+ SCS keeps perfect record The Sarasota Christian baseball team remained unbeaten with a 3-1 victory over First Baptist Academy March 8.

Senior right-hander Zach Quillian allowed one run on four hits while striking out nine. Chad Miller drove in a run for the Blazers (10-0).

+ Cougar lacrosse team scores win The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team

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Olga Ianchuk captured a wild card into the main draw of a $50,000 women’s USTA Pro Circuit event to be held March 24 to March 31, at The Oaks Club.

Battling flu-like symptoms, the part-time Bradenton resident beat Mari Osaka 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 to win the wild card event March 10, at The Oaks Club. improved to 4-1 with a 14-7 victory over Bishop Verot March 8.

Freshman Reagan Griffith scored four goals, and junior Sal Trinchetto added three goals and seven assists to power the Cougars. Adam Scalisi and Trey LaPorta added two goals apiece.

+ Sailors swing past Pirates The Sarasota High baseball team defeated Braden River 4-1 March 8.

Zach McMullen went 2-for-4, and Mason Dancer went 2-for-2. Pitcher Josh Knies struck out four.

+ Golf event raises $39,000 More than 86 golfers teed off for the third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

The event, which is sponsored by the OriolesREACH program, raised more than $39,000 for the Miracle League of Manasota.

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Wildcat player Ryan Gilbertson, middle, was awarded with the Most Valuable Amateur award.

Wildcat team wins National Inter-Circuit Wildcat defeated Tito’s 11-6 to win the USPA National Inter-Circuit 12 Goal Finals of the BMO Private Bank Cup March 10.

Ryan Gilbertson and Alan Martinez each scored four goals to lead the way for Wildcat.

Steve Krueger scored all five of Tito’s goals.

Martinez was named

the Most Valuable Professional, and Gilbertson was named the Most Valuable Amateur. Joe Wayne Barry received the Best Playing Pony Award for the performance of his horse, Cheese, in the fourth chukker.

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Maria Ross, M’Balia Bangoura, Alana Sherman, Savannah Sleight, Cheyenne Kerekes, Morgan Woods and Chloe Ruppert all recorded singles victories over the two-day span. Bangoura and Sherman and Caroline Whitten and Charlotte Dixon both earned doubles victories over Sarasota.

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Discover Sarasota’s hidden gem, tucked away in the center of Towles Court! This dining and shopping oasis was designed by Kathryn Kittinger, a Carmel, California photographer and creative entrepreneur, whose eye for detail will leave your spirit and palate revitalized. Not only is her place uplifting, so is her true story posted on the back of every menu. She writes about a series of divine appointments that started & sustained her 13.5 year business, that occurred after she resigned from a secure corporate job and spent 8 months in prayerful solitude. It began exclusively as a photography business & expanded in 2009 to incorporate a gift shop and café. Lunch: Mon-Sat & Light Dinners for Special Events, such as 3rd Friday Gallery Walk. Large and Small Tea Parties. Bridal, Baby Showers & Weddings-Receptions. Indoor & Outdoor Dining. Reservations Recommended.

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Stephanie’s Hair Design Studio is an experience unto itself. The artistry of owner Stephanie Peters comes through in the consultation and creative design process. The end result not only makes you feel beautiful, but also allows you to do your hair yourself. She sculpts a customized style and paints on color that helps accentuate your natural beauty. Her single-chair studio provides for a more intimate client experience than in a typical bustling beauty parlor. You will enjoy the experience as much as the outcome.

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My jewelry is art from nature. It represents the wearer’s spirit and personality. In its creation, the pieces are a tool to help you express yourself through what you wear. We become partners in visual expression when you select one of my pieces. We share taste, experiences, points of view or emotions. I feel strong and happy while making such fine jewelry. The joy of creation is much of that sensation, but you, the wearer are the final piece. It is your joy to be able to express yourself that completes the cycle. I have been deeply affected by the natural elements from which I create my pieces. Only the most beautiful, interesting beads are used with the highest quality materials. Curiosity permits me to find the right mix of semi-precious gems, crystals, or ethnic beads in bone, stone, wood and art glass. Antique or new, you will find them spiced with fancy. A perfect expression of YOU by Donna!

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Browse leisurely through this charming cottage filled with treasures, where you’ll find a well curated collection of artworks from realistic to abstract. Discover antique and vintage furnishings, accessories and stunning art-to-wear.

Art objects are chosen to adorn not only the home but the body as well. Whimsical or elegant, exotic or funky, startling or serene, the entire Ashby collection delights the eye and the spirit! Hours: 11-4, Tues.-Sat. or by appointment.

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As the Red Door Art Gallery opens, the eye travels to the original, energetic, uplifting abstracts hanging on the wall in front of you! Inspired by the light and colors around her, Sherrie Starowicz, captures the Gulf water hues and spices them up with a flash of color. The abstract canvases rejoice with the creative combination of texture and color. Acrylics are only one of the many diverse mediums used by the artist. The abstract studio/gallery is a recent remodel by Sherrie. Moving beyond the paintings, you spot the walls of the studio and think this artist knows color, space and design! The feeling of warmth continues as you absorb the artisan jewelry that exudes the same joy of color, texture and shape. Only the finest quality materials are used in crafting the handmade jewelry that displays an abstract element and creative surprise. Come see where the studio takes you!

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Missy Asen “Vibrant, exuberant original acrylic paintings”

Susan Coyne “Small treasures and coastal landscape paintings”

Michelle Held “Dramatic perspective on vibrant wildlife”

Terry Martin “Capturing the grace of Florida’s wildlife”

Phyllis Nathans “Captivating Watercolor Reflections of Sarasota”

Meg Pierce “Sensitive, abstract mixed media”

Karin Riccardi “Atmospheric seascapes in oil”

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Florida Wine and Balloon Festival When: Various events will be held April 4 to April 7. Sarasota events include the Wine/Winemaker Dinners Thursday, April 4; Bayfront Showcase Lunch Tasting, Friday, April 5; and the Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction, Saturday, April 6. Events held in Lakewood Ranch include the Balloon Glow Dinner, Smokin’ Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow and Sip & Soar.

Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch Cost: Costs for events vary. Wine dinners are $125 to $150. General admission tickets to balloon festival grounds are $10 advance admission; $15 day of event; children under 10 are free. Balloon rides are $225 per person, which includes a general admission ticket, as well as champagne and breakfast.

Info: The festival features 17 events.

For a complete list, go to floridawinefest.org.

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The glowing hot-air balloons will make appearances at the Balloon Glow Dinner Friday, April 5, and the Smokin’ Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow Saturday, April 6, at Premier Sports Campus, in Lakewood Ranch.

FEATURED WINEFEST EVENTS The Sarasota Observer enlisted the help of the festival organizer, Sandy Loevner, to spotlight a few of this year’s most exciting events.

+ Tried and true Bayfront Showcase Lunch Tasting — takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Cost is $65.

After a three-year hiatus, this fan-favorite event returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall grounds. Guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine and music underneath tents on the bay. Several area gourmet food trucks will provide specialty dishes for the event.

“This used to be our most popular event,” says Loevner.

“It became a little expensive to continue when the economy was in worse shape, but we felt ready to revive it this year. It used to draw 500 to 600 people, so we’re excited to bring it back.”

+ Connoisseur’s choice

Grand Tasting, Brunch and Charity Auction — takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; auction begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Cost is $125.

Wine enthusiasts will have no shortage of options at this event, which will feature wines from more than 40 wineries. Guests will have the chance to meet vintners and vendors to sample some of the most rare and vintage wines, including some that aren’t yet available for sale in Florida. Following the tasting, guests will enjoy brunch provided by 20 participating restaurants before the wine auction begins at 2 p.m.

+ Inside scoop Smokin’ Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the festival grounds at Premier Sports Campus, S.R. 70, Lakewood Ranch. Cost is $150.

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Loevner’s personal choice is new to the festival and will feature 10 of the festival’s 22 hot air balloons, which will be tethered and illuminated as pilots maneuver them to dance and sway along to music. While watching the show, guests will enjoy dinner and four cigars from Maduro Cigars.

“It’s outdoors and it’s a less formal event, so it’s all the same elements of fun without having to be dressed up,” Loevner said.

+ For the family Sip & Soar — takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the festival grounds at Premier Sports Campus. Cost is $10, or $20 with wine-tasting upgrade.

Attending a wine event doesn’t have to mean calling a babysitter.

This outdoor family-friendly event has something for everyone, including live music and a designated kids zone, which will offer a variety of activities such as face painting and a non-functional inflated hot-air balloon envelope in which children can play.

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In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest COMING and Auction has carved its niche as the place to SOON: be to discover new wines from around the world, See the dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit chil- Florida dren’s charities in Sarasota.

Winefest and This year, the event returns with all the tradi- Balloon Festival tional events people have come to expect, but with Guide in next more wineries, restaurants and venues, in both week's paper Sarasota and the East County, and the addition of 22 hot-air balloons — making it the first event of its kind in the state.

With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Continue reading for a few highlights from this year's festival.

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She seems shy at first, but when her theatrical voice carries through drama teacher Mickey Stone’s classroom, she gives everyone goose bumps.

The 14-year-old has been singing as long as she has been talking — her uncle made a recording of them singing together when she was just 3 years old.

Pamela played Carmen in SSAS’s production of “Fame” last year, and she recently landed the lead role of Ariel in the school’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” She also won this year’s Tiger Idol, a school-wide competition like “American Idol,” with teachers as judges and students as voters.

“I just love (singing); it’s my passion,”

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Pamela, who takes vocal lessons several times a month, has also made a music video to the Taylor Swift song, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

Next year, Pamela will enter the Visual and Performing Arts program at Booker High School, but not before she takes a shot at the big leagues. Pamela will travel to New York with her parents later this year to audition for the singing competition “The X Factor. “ — Yaryna Klimchak

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SCHOOLBOARD The gift of education The Stephen and Janine Marrone Foundation gifted $100,000 and a match grant of $300,000 to Incarnation Catholic School of Sarasota to help cover education costs for students. The Marrone Foundation has pledged to match donations and gifts of up to $300,000 over the next nine months. The foundation stated it chose Incarnation School for its strong Catholic values, success of its students and its U.S. Department of Education designation as a National Blue Ribbon School.

Improving literacy Sarasota High School teachers have started a literacy team to incorporate more comprehensive reading into their curriculum.

Teachers will attend trainings to learn how to facilitate different reading techniques for students, including asking more in-depth questions about the text, having students take notes while reading and looking at graphs and photos before reading the text. Teachers are preparing students for the type of text analysis they will encounter in college and as adults.

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Samantha Ennis, Jamie Ross, Ethan Juceam, Aaron Juceam, Rabbi Huntting and Allison Juceam meet with a representative of Rep. Vern Buchanan in Buchanan’s office.

Today and every day, we honor America’s farmers.

Advocacy learning Nine students in Rabbi Geoffrey Huntting’s Temple Sinai confirmation class attended the Religious Action Center’s L’Taken Social Justice Seminar Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, in Washington, D.C.. The students learned about public policy issues, explored the Jewish values surrounding those issues and learned how to lobby for social action.

The Religious Action Center invites 2,000 high school students from across the country to a series of sessions throughout the spring.

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Tracey Wonnacott and Dorthy Clifton attended the 37th annual Pineapple Antique Show Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, to raise money for community charities. An estimated 1,600 people attended the show, which had nearly 40 exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada.

Linda Stevenson shopped around at the 37th annual Pineapple Antique Show. Stevenson is a snowbird from West Chester, Pa. She collects antiques for her home, which was built in 1803.

The students at Bay Haven School of Basic Plus turned their classrooms into different Latin countries Friday, March 8, to learn about these countries.

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She happily sings along to a jazz tune while playing her homemade instrument. She started playing the washboard unintentionally. While playing with a Dixieland Neighborhood: band in New York The Meadows City, the tuba player NEIGHBOR FOR: suggested she give 13 years it a try, and she enjoyed it. She says she received her inspiration to sing and perform from mediocre musicians.

“Go out and see the average person and performer and it’ll give you the courage to try it yourself,” Comora says.

Comora has been playing the piano since grade school but got the idea to start a quartet in high school when she wanted to learn popular tunes. She and her friends were surprised when they actually landed gigs.

She does not have any formal jazz training but says she has always had a good ear.

Comora moved in 2000 to Sarasota from New Jersey with her husband, Owen, after visiting Sarasota. Comora was a bit reluctant to move to Sarasota at first, but after her late friend Bill Simon introduced her to people at the Senior Friendship Centers she knew Sarasota was home. To learn more about Comora’s multiple talents, visit her website, bettycomora.com.

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Meister of the skies Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

In every field, and for every skill and profession, there is an expert — someone whose knowledge and experience makes him the foremost authority on the subject.

Investors have Warren Buffet. Architects had Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Florida Wine and Balloon festival has Bill Whidden: the balloon meister.

Whidden began his career in the livestock business and was introduced to the world of hot-air ballooning in the early 1980s. A friend, who had planned to visit Whidden’s farm, wanted to take advantage of the spacious fields, and he asked if he

could bring his hot-air balloon.

“I thought, ‘What on earth would a grown man be doing with a balloon?’” says Whidden, who had never heard of the activity. “But, he took me on a flight, and I was hooked. I ordered one from him the next week.”

Whidden earned his commercial pilot’s license and began flying recreationally. Before long, he was winning competitions, and he managed to turn his hobby into a successful career. Today, Whidden considers himself semi-retired, but his years of competitive experience have earned him

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a wealth of knowledge, which he brings to the table as a balloon meister, or organizer at hot-air balloon festivals around the world. He travels with his wife, Trish, to between 20 and 30 hot-air balloon events

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Whidden’s career has taken him on flights with Ted Turner over Niagara Falls and to countless other scenic destinations around the world. Having served as balloon meister at more than 100 events, and with more than 2,600 hours of flight and tether time under his belt, he’s more than earned his title of “meister.”

For the Florida Wine and Balloon Festival, Whidden recruited pilots to man 22 hot-air balloons at the festival grounds at Premier Sports, in Lakewood Ranch. He’ll keep an eye on weather reports, organize the logistics of the balloon portion of the festival and keep things running smoothly.

For $225, attendees can take a 30-minute to an hour-and-a-half balloon ride, depending on weather conditions. The price includes a general admission ticket and a customary champagne breakfast following the ride. Rides are available at 7:15 a.m.

Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, at the balloon festival grounds, and Whidden says it’s an experience people won’t soon forget.

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In addition, the dentist’s office should be equipped with a dedicated recovery room and hospital-caliber equipment with full emergency capabilities. Impressively, when performed by a properly trained dental professional in a well-equipped facility, sedation dentistry has also shown the same safety record as simple dental freezing injections. So it’s about your comfort. It’s about your smile. It’s about time, isn’t it?

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Stillwater on the Bay home sells for $2.3 million Marina View

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Feb. 25 and March 1.

A home on Stillwater on the Bay tops all transactions in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate. David Lazeski and Brian Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 1630 Bay Harbor Lane to Mary Gantz, trustee, of Sarasota, for $2.3 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,256 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3 million in 2006.

William Michel II, trustee, sold the Unit 21 condominium at 660 Golden Gate Point to Craig Fennel, trustee, of Middletown, Ohio, for $400,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,346 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $159,000 in 1997.

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Carl and Cindy Weinrich, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1739 Riviera Circle to Jack and Karen Knuese, of Sarasota, for $390,000. Built in 1973, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,297 square feet of living area.

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Neil Volant, of Westwood, N.J., sold the Unit 1005 condominium at 1111 RitzCarlton Drive to Joseph and Joan Motta, of Staten Island, N.Y., for $1.15 million.

Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,295 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $995,000 in 2001.

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Alison Hannan, of Brattleboro, Vt., sold her home at 5849 Wildwood Ave. to Matthew and Pam Gribbin, of Wilshire, England, for $350,000. Built in 1958, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,896 square feet of living area.

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Property Healers Inc. sold the Unit 1502 condominium at 505 S. Orange Ave. to Bellack 1502 LLC for $950,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,600 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.5 million in 2011.

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Unit 1005 at The Residences at the RitzCarlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half-bath and 2,295 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.15 million.

Coral Cove

Amy Walker, Lita Walker-West, Katherine Walker-Griffith and Stephen Walker II, trustees, sold the home at 1707 Caribbean Drive to Anthony Minicucci and Celeste Gruenstein, of Sarasota, for $800,000.

Built in 1959, it has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 5,012 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $795,000 in 1999.

Carl and Lauren Auckerman, of Bradenton, sold their home at 8930 Huntington Pointe Drive to Tammy Saucier, of Sarasota, for $335,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,481 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $304,000 in 2009.

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1613 Shelburne LLC sold the home at 1613 Shelburne Lane to Jersey Cape Land Development Corp. for $592,000. Built in 1970, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,920 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $400,000 in 2002.

Antonio Vasquez, of Freeland, Mich., sold the Unit 1004 condominium at 435 S. Gulfstream Ave. to Belinda Funkhouser, of Sarasota, for $331,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,537 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $63,800 in 1997.

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Samuel and Linda Mockovciak sold their Unit 201 condominium at 1572 Stickney Point Road to Roclyne LaPorte and Dolores Dinyon, of Media, Pa., for $305,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 2009.

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WF Pier 550 LLC sold the Unit 6 condominium at 522 Golden Gate Point to Diane Brandlein, trustee, of Rockford, Ill., for $282,000. Built in 1948, it has one bedroom, one bath and 563 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $470,000 in 2007.

Indian Beach Estates

John Ricciardo and Katie Fox, of Sarasota, sold their home at 5221 Stevens Drive to Turtle Beach Club LLP for $279,000.

Built in 1954, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,369 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $374,000 in 2005.

Dolphin Towers

Mahi Towers LLC sold the Unit 10K condominium at 101 S. Gulfstream Ave. to Gerald and Adrienne Barrack, of Woodland Park, N.J., for $270,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,408 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $40,000 in 2011.

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Double D Dollas LLC sold the home at 750 N. Tamiami Trail to Carole Peterson, of Quincy, Mass., for $259,500. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths and

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1775 Gulf Blvd # 202 #D5791697 $225,000 Susan Gilmore

Englewood 941-473-7750 941-223-0832

503 Clubside Cir # 47 #N5779727 $224,900 Helene Johnston

Venice 941-493-2500 941-486-8224

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS

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

by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of Feb. 25 through March 1, in order of dollar amounts.

CITY OF SARASOTA Address

Permit

Applicant

Amount

1789 Prospect St. 226 Golden Gate Point 1754 South Drive 1666 Arlington St. 1881 Wisteria St. 435 S. Gulfstream Ave. 904 Blvd. of the Arts 770 Indian Beach Lane 1221 Rhodes Ave. 2575 Colorado St.

Addition Remodel Remodel Hurricane Fabric Re-roof Windows/Doors Boatlift Renovations Re-roof Re-roof

David Morgan Gabor Fulop Mark Ramos Lawrence Twill Suzanne Kepler Lynn Gilchrist, trustee Tina Lovin David Murray Patricia Haberl Byron Von Seggern

$95,000 $78,360 $16,800 $15,987 $13,800 $13,572 $13,050 $13,000 $12,000 $9,520

SARASOTA COUNTY Address

Permit

Applicant

899 Freeling Drive 5824 Tidewood Ave. 401 E. Mac Ewen Drive 8419 Woodbriar Drive 5599 Shadow Lawn Drive 7339 Periwinkle Drive 5171 Oxford Drive 1129 Hoover St. 4445 Staghorn Lane 117 Degas Drive

Addition Pool Pool/Deck Re-roof Pool Remodel Windows/Doors Tile Re-roof Windows

James Long Peter Catalano Bernice Gourse, trustee Ragnar Petri Pam Akins Jason Flatch William Gaylor III Daniel Curtis Jose Pereira Murphy Douglas

Amount $121,340 $89,000 $48,275 $38,500 $33,000 $30,000 $30,000 $22,800 $18,600 $16,857

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

5137 Jungle Plum Rd #A3969755 $5,995,000 Lenore Treiman

1704 Starling Dr # 103 #A3974592 $185,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-284-7987

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-4873

Sarasota $5,800 941-552-4200

1104 Benjamin Franklin Dr # 619 #A3967663 Diann Thelen

26177 Mindanao Ln #C7041714 $189,000 Ken Parr

334 Dante Dr # 334 #A3972466 $135,000 Linda Bastian

681 Avenida De Mayo #A3974482 $1,499,000 Jenna Carver

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-343-7953

33 Sandy Cove Rd # 2-E #A3940162 $1,275,000 Linda Dickinson

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-350-3304

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr # 1101 #A3941343 $1,225,000 Christine Del Monte

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-6733

5319 Hunt Club Way #A3973936 $1,200,000 Maureen Doherty

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-993-3159

1655 North Dr #A3967195 Kelly Quigley

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

162 Puesta Del Sol #A3969885 $1,085,000 Drew Russell

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-993-3739

7510 Midnight Pass Rd #A3972781 $999,000 Sandy and Jerry Strom

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-650-8297

535 Beach Rd #A3965053 Rudy Dudon

$899,000

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-234-3991

750 N Tamiami Trl # Ph12 #A3973197 $875,000 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-685-0422

452 S Creek Dr #A3974038 $849,000 Harvey & Ethel Lovelace

Osprey 941-349-3444 941-586-7390

786 Tropical Cir #A3969345 $799,000 Deborah Nelson

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-266-5900

7856 Estrella Ct #A3968124 $775,000 Kristen Srur

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-350-0612

Punta Gorda 941-505-5555 941-916-1252

$1,149,000

Nokomis/North Venice 941-966-8000 941-321-6203

Sarasota $4,500 941-552-4200

4822 Ocean Blvd # 9C #A3973050 Debbie Lane

Siesta Key $3,400 941-552-4200

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-356-9642

Mid Longboat 383.5502 • South Longboat 383.7591 • St. Armands 388.4447 • Main Street 951.6660 Palmer Ranch 966.8000 • Siesta Key 349.3444 • Venice 485.5421 • Englewood 473.7750

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1111 Ritz Carlton Dr # 1505 #A3971227 Kelly McKay

5241 Mahogany Run Ave # 421 #A3970919 $197,500 Anja Deichmann

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-544-4919

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Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-735-0770

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4211 Arrow Dr #A3974541 $185,000 Dan Freed

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-349-3444

RE N TA L

2615 Ringling Blvd #A3974353 $214,900 Carol Thomas

3344 Gulfmead Dr #A3960478 $2,990,000 Karen Chandler

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REAL ESTATE / FROM PAGE 8B

has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,285 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $136,200 in 1990.

1,030 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $230,000 in 2008.

Siesta Isles

Gary Kompothecras and Elizabeth Bronson-Kompothecras, of Sarasota, sold their home at 738 Edgemere Lane to Edgar and Louise Hansen, of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., for $580,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one halfbath, a pool and 2,412 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $235,000 in 1996.

Landings Carriagehouse

Carolyn Miller sold her Unit 55 condominium at 1708 Kestral Park Drive to Carl Gugino and Linda Barrett, of Sarasota, for $235,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $132,000 in 1994.

Bayview

Renick

Krisztian Kecskes, of Sarasota, sold his home at 2546 Parma St. to Harry and Sherri Glemser, of Monroeville, N.J., for $219,000. Built in 1975, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,787 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $121,900 in 2009.

Phillippi Hi

Alexander Kuli, of Hancock, Maine, sold his home at 4088 Redbird Circle to Roy Yahraus, of Sarasota, for $210,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,830 square feet of living area.

Golf Estates

Thomas and Kim McFadden, trustees, of Lake Worth, sold the home at 4398 Rockefeller Ave. to David Gibson, of Sarasota, for $207,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,514 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 2004.

SIESTA KEY Terri Young, of Sarasota, sold her home

Unit 1052 at Kanaya, 505 S. Orange Ave., has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half-bath and 2,600 square feet of living area. It sold for $950,000.

at 4178 Roberts Point Circle to Paul Elmes, of Sarasota, for $2,125,000. Built in 1962, it has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 7,214 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 1997.

Bay Island

Candice Steckler, of Sarasota, sold the home at 604 Norsota Way to Stephen Kaufmann, of Sarasota, for $1.3 million.

Built in 1968, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,536 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.1 million in 2002.

Siesta Cove

Richard Long and Jeanette Long, trustees, of Caseville, Mich., sold the home at 5314 Siesta Cove Drive to Mark and Jesse Brunsvold, of Sarasota, for $841,000. Built in 1983, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,143 square feet of living area.

Jamaica Royale

Bareth Franklin, trustee, sold the Unit 302 condominium at 5830 Midnight Pass Road to Sheila Stoltzfus, trustee, of Apple Creek, Ohio, for $700,000. Built in 1976, it

PALMER RANCH Silver Oak

Neil and Julie Attar, of Sarasota, sold their home at 8834 Bloomfield Blvd. to Aurelio and Debra Galati, of Sarasota, for $476,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,015 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $630,000 in 2004.

Deer Creek

John and Lois Pfohl, of Boulder, Colo., sold their home at 8455 Woodbriar Drive to Mark and Sandra Kaster, of Hopkins, Minn., for $430,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, one halfbath, a pool and 3,168 square feet of living area.

Villagewalk

Laurence and Patricia Linton, of Venice, sold their home at 7876 Andora Drive to Markanna LLC for $252,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,845 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $234,400 in 2004.

Reginald Haines and Sandra Schoenberg sold their home at 7564 Andora Drive to Francois Bigue, Sophie Dubois, Frederique Bigue and Jean Bigue, of Quebec, Canada, for $238,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 1,672 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $318,000 in 2005.

OSPREY

Emerald Woods at Oaks III

Bruce and Denise McBrearty, of Osprey, sold their home at 1794 Amethyst Lane to Vincent Leuzy and Ingrid Berzins, of Quebec, Canada, for $370,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,259 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $410,000 in 2010.

Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club

Justin Mohrig, of Grand Rapids, Mich., sold his home at 408 Yacht Harbor Drive to Scott and Sally Perron, of Osprey, for $320,000. Built in 1976, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,624 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $286,000 in 2011.

Bishopscourt at the Oaks Preserve

Paul and Donna Wingler, of Osprey, sold their home at 108 Bishops Court Road to Ivo and Petra Travnicek, of Osprey, for $240,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,651 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $428,000 in 2004.

NOKOMIS

Havana Heights

Tonin and Annthonia Prossi sold their home at 124 Sugarloaf Drive to Judy Washburn for $319,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one halfbath, a pool and 3,148 square feet of living area.

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Leo and Lucie Matlochova, of Hlucin, Czech Republic, sold their home at 9707 Knightsbridge Circle to Sand, Surf & Sea Ltd. for $210,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,583 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 2010.

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Michael and Judy Howell, trustees, sold the home at 1617 Siesta Drive to John and Lesley Gallagher, of Sarasota, for $220,000.

Built in 1948, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,010 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $144,000 in 2000.

Stoneybrook at Palmer Ranch

STONEYBROOK GOLF & C.C. SENSATIONAL UPDATED 1ST FLR. 2BD/2BA + DEN Veranda over-looking 17th green & fairway!

Shows like a Model, Granite kitchen & bath counters, gorgeous cabinetry, new appliances, new carpet, tile, crown molding, enclosed tiled lanai, mirrored dining room, built-ins, near pool, golf equity incl., tennis, fitness, clubhouse open house sunday 1-4pm • 9590 HIgH gATE DR. #1913..................$239,000 OUTSTANDINg LAKE & gOLF VIEWS OVERLOOKINg 3RD gREEN & FAIRWAY. 2BD/2BA Carlton Veranda with cathedral ceilings, tiled lanais, plantation shutters, newer AC, upgraded furnishings, prime location ,golf equity incl., near community pool, low fees, strong financial stability, near Costco, Lowes, Kohls, Publix.........................................................................................$184,000 MAINTENANCE FREE PEBBLE CREEK VILLA, fabulous water views, short stroll to clubhouse, tiled floors, small bonus room, as 3rd bedroom, bright Florida Room, aquarium window, new AC, 2 car garage, golf equity incl., tennis, fitness, clubhouse, walking trails. Exceptional low price........................$229,000 RARELY AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE FREE 2 STORY VILLA!! 2BD, den, spacious loft & 2 1/2 baths.

Gorgeous tiled & wood flooring, plantation shutters, built-ins, extra storage space, newer appliances & AC, dry bar, walk-in closets, heated pool & spa, 2 car garage, full golf equity incl., tennis, fitness, clubhouse..............................................................................................................................................$345,000 AWESOME WATER & gOLF VIEWS from this extremely well maintained, beautifully furnished 3rd floor Condo located on the 3rd fairway. Fabulous tiled floors, new Berber carpets, soft Florida colors, cathedral ceilings, spacious lanai, golf equity incl., low fees, financially stable community, near Costco, Lowes, Kohls........................................................................................................................................$157,900 LOVELY SINgLE FAMILY HOME WITH WONDERFUL LAKE VIEWS! 2BD/2BA + spacious Den, granite counters, newer appliances & AC system, plantation shutters, crown molding, bay windows, huge walk-in closets, solar heated pool, very near Clubhouse, golf equity incl., tennis, fitness, grill room, walking trails.....................................................................................................................................$269,900

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TemperatureS

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Record Temps.

High

Low

High

Low

Wed., March 6

67

54

88 (1944)

37 (1960)

Thurs., March 7

64

44

89 (1964)

32 (1920)

Fri., March 8

74

43

88 (1921)

35 (1954)

Sat., March 9

78

48

89 (1918)

33 (1996)

Sun., March 10

79

57

88 (1925)

32 (1916)

Mon., March 11

78

56

Tues., March 12

71

57

86 (1973) 86 (1973)

36 (1934)

37 (1961)

Average Gulf water temperature: 63

RAINFALL

Wed., March 6

MOON PHASES

Sarasota 0.02

Thurs., March 7

0.00

Fri., March 8

0.00

Sat., March 9

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Sun., March 10

0.00

Mon., March 11

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Tues., March 12

0.44

Year-to-date: 2013 2012

1.60 in 1.98 in.

Month-to-date: 2013 2012

0.46 in 0.25 in.

Sunrise / sunset 7:40

7:39

Sat., March 16

7:39

7:39

Sun., March 17

7:38

7:40

Mon., March 18

7:37

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Tues., March 19

7:36

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Wed., March 20 7:35

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April 3 Last

April 10 New

RED TIDE

Sunrise Sunset Thurs., March 14 7:41 7:38 Fri., March 15

March 19 First

According to a March 8 report, a bloom of Karenia brevis, the Florida red-tide organism, persists in Southwest Florida. Low to medium concentrations were detected alongshore and inshore of Sarasota County.

Stella McDaniel submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key. WEATHER PHOTOs: Enter your sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos and it could be published in one of The Observer’s newspapers. To enter your photos, visit YourObserver.com, and click on the “Contests” tab in the upper-right corner. Make sure you include where the photo was taken.

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23 Gumbo component 24 Bechamel, e.g.

26 One of 150 in the Old Testament 27 Home of the Twins 29 Parts of chains 31 Gaping pit 32 Tabloid subj.

34 Shows disappointment, in a way 35 Second section, perhaps 38 Waste metal 40 Tough-skinned creatures 44 “Top ___ morning!”

45 One of the original 13 colonies 50 Biologist’s eggs 51 Whittling material 52 Russian skater Kulik 53 Long, thin musical instrument 54 Obnoxious child 55 Outermost point 56 Some light, porous desserts 60 Spiteful, as a remark 61 Organ part 63 Dressed as judges 64 One of Israel’s 12 tribes 65 Extremely upset 66 Where croutons belong 67 Very fast 69 101, in course names 71 “It slices! It dices!”

gadget: Veg-O-___ 72 Body of British peers 75 Slanted (var.)

76 Early bicycles with pedals on the front wheels 78 Boxing stats 79 Certain unmentionables 80 Wife of a rajah 81 April forecast 82 The Everly Brothers’ “All I Have to ___ Dream” 83 Browning’s bedtime?

84 Place in “Take Me Home, Country Roads” 88 Peak of Sicily 89 Bookkeeper’s book 91 Tag ___ with (accompany) 92 Not natural, as theater 93 Dern of Hollywood 96 Mischievous moppet 97 Distinctive style 100 Unrestrained revelry 104 State famed for its Creole cuisine 108 In a class of one’s own 109 Thieves 112 Promote strongly 113 One with a promising future 114 Student-focused org.

115 A bit to bite 116 Command after making a mistake 117 Youthful years 118 Lady pheasant 119 Heebie-jeebies 120 Have the look of

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2 Troublemaking Norse god 3 Work to get, as someone’s trust 4 Came forth 5 Informative 6 Community character 7 Tiny amounts 8 Version needing testing 9 Fury 10 Suffix with “lion” or “host” 11 Type of grapes?

12 Concise summary 13 “There ___ atheists in foxholes” 14 Volatile petroleum distillate 15 Francis’s home 16 “Buenos ___!” (“Good day!”)

17 Keep the engine running 18 Units of radiation 25 Ran ___ of the law 28 Tidal withdrawal 30 Madame with a Nobel 32 Deliverer with brown trucks 33 Sizzle in the kitchen?

35 Type of line or plant 36 Send a note of apology, perhaps 37 Smallest U.S. state, in area 38 Pantyhose problem 39 Conjured up 41 It borders on Canada 42 Shaped like Humpty Dumpty 43 Deity resembling Pan 45 Lark look-alike 46 Tie the knot on the sly 47 Number of players or innings 48 All tucked in for the night 49 Calculator figs.

54 Washing spot

56 Largest keyboard key 57 Muse of love poems 58 Fussy baby’s problem 59 They give sum help?

60 Mafia biggies 62 Helps with the dishes 66 It’s out of the mouths of babes 67 They meet at the center 68 Bullfight site 69 Genesis tower 70 Come to terms 71 Suffix with “bewilder” or “punish” 72 Lima, for one 73 Auctioneer’s word 74 Student’s composition 76 “___ in victory” (elementary lesson) 77 Prudish person 80 Twice-seen TV show 82 Rubble, e.g.

84 People in clothing 85 “Sacro” addition 86 CD-___ 87 Econ. measure for a country 90 Grain component 92 Bro’s kin 94 Alice Kramden’s husband 95 Having wings 97 Bone cavity 98 Pear-shaped instruments 99 Airplane seating option 100 Church branch 101 Soothing lotion ingredient 102 Umpire’s call 103 Shah’s former realm 104 Foreign currency 105 Prime ranking 106 Revealing work of art?

107 Chemistry class model 110 It lays green eggs 111 Start for “starter” CROSSWORD_031413

Thursday, March 14, 2013 Wednesday, March 14, 2013

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

(No phone calls please.)

(Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 CLASSIC EDGAR Rice Burroughs novels, Tarzan, Mars, Venice. Some first editions. 8 for $199.

941-349-1255.

COMPUTER: DELL, Dual 1.5 GHz, refurbished, $75. 941-756-6728.

LANAI FURNITURE: Samsonite, metal, yellow, padded. Love seat, 4/chairs, 2/tables. Excellent condition, $200.00 obo. 941-349-0079.

LAZY BOY chair, upholstered, $125. Postal collage, original, unique, $50. G.E. Juicer, works, $25. 941-952-1097.

MEDICINE/SPICE CABINETS: 2 new in box.

Kraftmaid light praline maple, $25.00/ea. $199.99 cost new. 913-432-5566.

NEW ISLAND Pendant Light, $65. Tiffany Style Light, $60. Pendant Light, $65. Call 941-357-6818 OFFICE CHARS: (2), $40/ea. Bar stools (2), $25/ea. Chair swivel/rattan, $20. Luggage single, $20. 941-922-8305.

PAIR OF comfortable Easy Chairs. Yellow floral pattern, $75. for both. 941-924-5093.

PIANO: SPINET, cherry, good condition, $199.

941-360-2293.

TOILETS: TWO Crane brand toilets, ready to install, like new, $50 for the pair. 941-600-3596.

TV CABINET: Red mahogany, 56Lx22Dx30H. 4 doors, $145. Central Park at Lakewood Ranch.

941-782-8252.

TV: PANASONIC 20" Digital, ex. color picture, $25. Craftsman Blower for yard w/attachments, $25. 941-371-3513.

VASARELY SIGNED and numbered abstract art.

Paid $2000. Will sacrifice for $200. 941-918-9080.

Autos For Sale 2012 MINI Cooper S: white pepper, 1,750 miles.

Private $21,500. 941-321-6722.

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ESTATE SALE Saturday, March 16 - 9a.m.-2p.m.

3921 Kingston Drive Off Beneva, a bit S. of Clark Henredon sofa, leather sofa bed, 4 sets china, queen bed, sheep skin, stoneware crock, 300 books on glass, glassware, electric lift chair, love seat, dinette, 2 like new mangles, sewing items, Kosta Boda glass Christmas plates from Nieman’s, chest, rattan nest of tables, 4 air purifiers, office desk & lateral files, Fl. style dresser with mirror & 2 night stands, treadmill, Ampax speakers, frames, linens, & kitchenware.

Some items not yet unpacked.

Pictures after Tuesday www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure FLEA MARKET. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Saturday, March 16, 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, March 17, 10a.m.-4p.m. For info: 954-4165.

HALF-PRICE SALE March 6-9 Friends of Fruitville Library Bookstore Fruitville Rd Exit, 1/2 M. East of I-75 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. HUGE GARAGE SALE: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8a.m.-3p.m., 2318 Riverwood Pines Dr., Sarasota.

MOVING SALE Friday, March 15 - 10a.m.-3p.m.

628 N. Owl Way Bird Key King bed set, patio furniture, 2 sofas, living room chairs, coffee & end tables, lamps, recliners, bookcases, dining room, china cabinet, yard & power tools, TVs, & kitchenware.

Pictures after Wed.: www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure #’s at 7:30

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 BOAT HOUSE on Longboat Key, Unit 2124, on first level. For Rent or Sale. 708-267-6704.

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

Furnishings KING SIZE Bed, night table, dresser with mirror.

Excellent condition, $500/obo. 941-383-1781.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales 2 SIDED SIDED FAMILY FAMILY ESTATE ESTATE SALE SALE 2 1329 South South Lakeshore Lakeshore Drive Drive 1329 (off Camino Camino Real) Real) (off Thursday, Friday Friday & & Saturday, Saturday, 8am-2pm 8am-2pm Thursday, Avid Collectors Collectors and and Entertainers Entertainers -Avid 5000 sq/ft. sq/ft. House: House: 5000 Living Room, Room, Dining Dining Room, Room, Living Ferguson Copeland Copeland & & Mid-Century Mid-Century Bedroom, Bedroom, Ferguson Curios, Musical Musical Instruments, Instruments, Curios, Chandeliers, Artwork, Artwork, Chandeliers, Collection of of Cups Cups and and Saucers, Saucers, Collection Angels, Children’s Children’s Books, Books, Angels, Beanies, Holiday, Holiday, Books, Books, Beanies, Overloaded Kitchen, Kitchen, Pampered Pampered Chef, Chef, Overloaded Princess House, House, China, China, Flatware, Flatware, Princess Tupperware, Small Small Appliances, Appliances, Tupperware, Full Garage, Garage, Tools, Tools, Fishing Fishing Pools, Poles, Full Bikes, Exercise Exercise Equipment, Equipment, Bikes, Patio Furniture, Furniture, Hobie Hobie Kayak Kayak for for 2, 2, Patio Olhausen Pool Pool Table, Table, and and more!! more!!

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MOVING SALE Friday, March 15 - 9a.m.-2p.m.

1713 North Dr. Cherokee Park-off Osprey Ave. A Wonderful Sale: Antique English buffet, mahogany fall front desk, Harold Newton, Al Black, Mclenden, & Mary Carroll Highwayman pictures; 31 wonderful large terra cotta & Mexican pots, etagere, 2 Pine armoires, matching triple dresser, 4 French chairs, painted furniture, painted French writing table, Mammy still bank, 2 vintage wicker desks, 2 stands, settee & 2 chairs from Joan Cole in DC, standing & table lamps & a Heywood Wakefield wicker table; nice bakers rack, table, floral lithograph, Chinese jardiniere, Italian bird cage, tole sconces & lamps, old brass andirons, Sweet grass Charleston baskets, 5 quilts, area rugs, Lemon lamp & objects, tile picture, chicken collection, rattan sofa table, books, bird baths, wicker settee from old Venice hotel, silk flowers, ladders, linens, and other accessories.

Sale by Julie McClure.

Some Pictures:www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net More pictures after set up on Wednesday.

Pools/Spas HOT TUB seats 5, with lounger, 110 or 220 volt.

Never used. Can deliver. Sacrifice $1895.

941-462-0633.

Storage

SALES POSITION. P/T. Must be available evenings & weekends. Located on Siesta Key. Retirees Welcome. 727-244-5906.

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

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

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Things To Do GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES

Affordable Senior Housing

JEFFERSON CENTER 930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236

JUST $175 PER PERSON ***

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s ,UNCH DAY VOUCHER AT YOUR CHOICE OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS

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

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

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

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

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

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com KING'S GATE CLUB FAIR Nokomis, Saturday, March 23, 9am-3pm. 300-family Flea Market. Hot Food, Crafts. Rain date 3/24, 12-5. E. Laurel Rd. to Kings Way. www.kgc.cc 941484-6119 Service dogs only.

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

Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintenance of personnel, grant, contract files and documentation in compliance with government and VA polices. Liaise with granting and government agencies. Track personnel training records and training schedules, maintenance of research records, provision of necessary documentation and administrative support for grant submissions, other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years administrative experience. VA administration and scientific research experience preferred. Must be PC proficient with excellent organizational, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Background check required. The Roskamp Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please send resume and cover letter to hr@rfdn.org

General Merchandise HAMMOND COLONNADE ORGAN Excellent condition, owners guide plus multiple sheet music, $450. You move! 941-923-8892.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & Friday, 4p.m.-7p.m.

Food shopping, cooking, laundry, small odd jobs. $12/hour. 941-966-7184, Osprey.

Merchandise Wanted

PART TIME: Mature, responsible person with restaurant experience. Must be available days, nights and weekends. Apply at: Abel’s Ice Cream, 1886 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota.

CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280.

ARE YOU.......55 & OLDER? Resident of Sarasota?

Unemployed & of Low Income?

Paid training for Security HHA, Office/Clerical, Food Service, Maintenance.

Must be JOB READY! Call for an appointment: 941-366-9039

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

HOUSEKEEPER - We are looking for a mature couple to take care of a very high end residence in Sarasota. Must be highly experienced in maintaining top quality fixtures and appliances, caring for antique accessories, etc. Laundry, expert ironing, and serving at an occasional formal dinner party required. Excellent pay and a long term position.

Please send resume and references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to P.O. Box 15280, Sarasota, Fl. 34277. If not highly qualified please do not apply.

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

Help Wanted

941-953-9585 800-955-8771 TDD/TTY Rentals from $427-$588

Utilities & Cable Included FOR RENT: Small Studio on Water - Siesta Key. Yearly lease, $600/mo. + utilities and laundry.

References required. 941-685-9940.

FREE RENT & UTILITIES in exchange for PT Household Care for Mature Retired couple. Some driving, cooking, and yard care. References required. Small studio, private bath, separate entrance, on water, Siesta Key. Meditator’s welcome, 941-349-2460.

PALMER RANCH condo: 1BR/1BA, $940/mo.

Gated, W/D, new carpet/ paint, pool, parking, gym, tennis. 941-302-0621.

SIESTA KEY $650 and up. Reserve Rentals, NOW! 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. Monthly, Seasonal, Annual. Furnished/Unfurnished.

Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com SIESTA KEY. Annual Unfurnished 3BR/3BA, 2 story penthouse. Heated pool, private grounds, on Big Pass. Close to Village. Immediate Availability, $2200. Sorry no Pets. 941-228-8104.

STICKNEY PT. ROAD NEAR SIESTA KEY Furnished, large garden 1BR unit with waterviews.

Lanai. Available 4/1/13. $1400/mo. Purchase option. 847-651-1929.

Condos For Sale “JUST A STORY” penthouse condo, views of Lido, downtown, the Gulf, 3BR/2BA, 100% renovated. Everything is brand new. Granite countertops, open floor plan. Owner financing. $949,900. Call Jerry Cunningham, 941-321-8848 Keller Williams.

SIESTA KEY End unit w/ Intercostal views.

2BR/2BA, 2nd & 3rd flr. New kitchen & W/D. No furniture, priced for quick sale, $369,900.

941-586-8186.

This week’s Crossword answers

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

2013

This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. Some songs are brilliant when rearranged in a dumb but cute way: “I can see clearly now the brain is gone...”

2. A crabby boss made this clear demand : I want employees with some patience and I want them now!

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THE SARASOTA THURSDAY, MARCH 14,OBSERVER/PE 2013

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Real Estate Wanted

Carpentry

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

CARPENTRY & REMODELING. Serving Sarasota since 1982. Exterior siding and wood rot repairs.

Interior alterations, trim work and doors. Kitchen installations. Drywall repairs. Built-in cabinets and bookcases. CALL RON VOIT 941-228-7601

ANNUAL RENTAL: PARK RIDGE, gated, 3BR/2.5BA townhome. Lanai, community pool, 1 car garage, office, $1550/mo. Available now.

Please call 941-504-8818 or 941-400-5626.

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 RIVER CLUB Lovely 3BR/2BA, Pool, Quiet street in very desirable neighborhood, $2500/mo.

941-376-1634.

Homes For Sale OWN THE LAND 2BR/2BA Mobile Home, 55+, no pets, walk to Siesta Beach & Gulf Gate shopping. Double carport, $70/mo. pays water, sewer, maint. $45,000. 941-929-8798.

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

30 YEARS experience. We take pride in pleasing customers. Homes, schools, churches, resorts, offices.... 941-756-4570.

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

Seaside Management, 941-923-6077.

SIESTA KEY. Luxury 2BR/2BA condo on water with boat dock, 3 minute walk to beach.

Beautifully furnished and well equipped.

Available immediately. Reserve now for 2014.

Call 941-876-4339.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES for small businesses at reasonable rates. A/P, A/R, Payroll, and financial statement preparation. Quickbooks proficient.

Over 18 years experience.

Email: hilliard_bookkeepingSRQ@yahoo.com

Adult Care Services

WEB: WWW.5850FORSALE.COM, Manufactured Home in 55+ Gated Community, 941-320-0648.

Manufactured Homes FULLY FURNISHED Manufactured Home 2BR/2BA. Ideal location, attractively priced. Walk across the street to the community swimming pool and clubhouse. Sit in the front lanai and enjoy the lake view and a Sarasota sunset. Located in Park East Club, an active 55+ community. Adjacent to shopping mall, dining and movie theaters. $29,900. Call Carolyn at 941-924-2455.

Mobile Homes

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.

PRIVATE DUTY Care by retired RN in your home.

Skilled nursing, rehab or dementia. Avoid costly agencies with my reasonable rates 330-322-2343.

Computer Services OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Any Make, Any Model, Any Condition.

No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem!

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles. Call AJ now at 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

Auto Transport

LOOKING FOR a 2BR furnished home or condo.

1 or 2 months: June, July, August. Family of 3.

Non-smoking, no pets. Will provide local references. 727-224-4859 or E-mail: skbrynt@aol.com

SUNCOAST TRANSPORTER Long Distance Delivery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowbirdsâ&#x20AC;? I drive your car door to door!

One Inclusive price.

Mike 941-993-0236

ACCOUNTING Pregunte por Andrea, su representante hispana 941-444-9829

(941) 556-9090

www.patriottaxandaccounting.com

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

MOST REPAIRS Plus Parts $ at Retail

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

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Pressure Cleaning JACK'S DETAILED Pressure Washing.

Specializing in flat work, but not all inclusive.

Will estimate any job. Licensed and Insured.

941-979-7095. E-mail: kwantj@yahoo.com THSC PRESSURE WASHING. Residential, commercial. Roof, window cleaning and more.

High quality work, we go the extra mile!

Call 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

Home Improvement/ Remodeling STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

Woodworking FINE FINISH carpentry, crown & deco moldings, cabinetry (kitchens & baths), all types of built-ins, decks, doors & windows. Paul, 941-238-8033.

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Landscaping & Lawn Service

Yellow color $5 per Week â&#x20AC;˘ Border as low as $3 per Week Ad runs in the Pelican Press at no extra cost

CEDARS FALL LAWN MAINTENANCE. Complete landscape services. Landscaping, fertilization, irrigation, maintenance. Licensed & Insured Commercial/ Residential. Workmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comp.

Steve, 941-376-2324.

PERSONAL GARDENER. Experienced. Plant Select, Install, Maintain. Native, Ornamental, Butterfly. Reliable. 25+ years. Local References.

941-366-2919.

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

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

ALBERTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REFINISHING Of Fine Furniture, Antiques, Gold Leaf, Cane, Rush, Upholstery.

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941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Appliance Repair

2425 Fruitville Road

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2250 Gulf Gate Dr. (1 block east of 41) Call for appointment, 941-539-4385 Elly, LMT MA#53636

APPLIANCE REPAIR

TAX RETURNS AS LOW AS $45

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Massage

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PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN: Case Manager, Health Care Surrogate, Power of Attorney, Personal Representative, Trustee, Advocate and Companion for Elderly and Developmentally Disabled. Bonded, Patient and Compassionate.

Call SueAnn Sanders, National Certified Guardian, Notary. 941-915-3797.

Real Estate Wanted

CPA PREPARED

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

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

EDLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING SERVICES: Residential Commercial, New Construction. Meticulous, deep cleaning top to bottom. We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable. Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-536-7447.

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

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

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

HOUSE CLEANING, housekeeping, pet sitting, window washing. Excellent services by European couple. 941-350-8072.

Auto Service

55+ ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY Village on the Greens Vacation homes $5,000 & up Co-Op land owned www.villageonthegreens.com Licensed RE Brokerage 941-758-4955

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Accounting VILLA: 55+, SARASOTA STRATHMORE RIVERSIDE VILLAS 2BR/2BA Move-in condition.

2 Small pets okay.

Clubhouse, heated pool.

Inland water access at Marina.

Close to shopping and Siesta Key. $119,500 941-735-1668

DECKS, DOCKS, STEPS AND RAILINGS Maintenance free or wood. masterpiececonstruction.net Free estimates. Call Bill, 941-921-4197

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

INTERVIEWING PROSPECTIVE renters for our family Gulf front home for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season: 3BR/3BA, Siesta Key. 941-313-0096.

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

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941-525-2435

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Fractionals LONGBOAT KEY CLUB FLOATING WEEK, every other odd year. Beautiful large 2 bed/2 bath with private Balcony over looking tropical bay cove/directly across street from Gulf of Mexico.

Price includes this year use Week 28, July 13th.

Only $1000. Sandy, 407-234-9551.

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Patricia Tan / Carla Rayman Certified International Property Specialists “Coldwell Banker Top 100 Agents in Florida”

Our business is TRULY borderless The only local real estate agents who personally showcase your property face-to-face to buyers overseas.

Live Near Siesta Key Beach and Village with Restaurants, Nightlife and Shops

Spacious 2/2 home with lots of light. Extra Florida Room and screened-in porch have views of the very private, fenced rear yard with mature landscaping. 2 car garage plus circular driveway for lots of parking. Master suite has second sink and vanity outside master bath for convenience.

MLS#A3971211 $429,000

...At Its Best Luxurious 4th floor corner residence in Sarasota’s signature bayfront building! This 3br/3½ ba+study and bar is perfect for entertaining both inside and out! Over 825 sq. ft. Of balconies with terrific views! $2,795,000

Tonni Welch, Realtor

Pre-Construction Contemporary Masterpiece on Siesta Key

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Contemporary home to be built using green building techniques to minimize environmental impact and ensure maximum energy efficiency. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living with rooftop terrace, intimate garden, 34 ft green wall, solar heated pool with waterfall and much more. There is still time to influence the design and choose interior finishes.

MLS#A3962913 $1,560,000

LaLande Properties, licensed real estate broker

Magnificent Setting for those who Enjoy Spending Time Outdoors

Plenty of room for entertaining or enjoying the tranquil view and wildlife. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with new kitchen, wood cabinets, granite countertops, and breakfast bar. Split bedroom floor plan meticulously maintained. Screened lanai, with heated pool, tropical garden and paver bricks.

MLS#A3972610 $375,500

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1261 Riegel’ s Landing Drive Sarasota, FL 34242 Listing Price: $2,399,000 Open hOuse sunday March 17th 1-4pm Services, LLC MLS #:s A3966174

1261 1261 Riegel’ Riegel’ s Landing Landing Drive Drive Sarasota, FL 34242 Sarasota, FL 34242 Listing Price: $2,399,000 Listing Price: $2,399,000 Services, LLC MLS Services, LLC MLS #: #: A3966174 A3966174

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Rare Waterfront 4B/4.5BA, Gorgeously newly renovated granite Kitchen w/breakfast nook overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway & boat basin. Wake up in the Master Bedroom to beautiful water views. Enjoy the 45 ft. fishing pier & boat dock or relax around the cool waters of the pool.

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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 5145 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL

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Old Florida Style Home in estate.

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• Large lot on cul-de-sac at the end of a private road • Dock & Boat House in sheltered anchorage, • 100 yards to ICW with no bridges.

• Easy walk to Siesta Beach!

• Den and Art Studio, possible 3rd & 4th Bedrooms Broker/Owner

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$100,000 under estate appraisal!

Must Sell To Settle Estate! $860,000

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Gorgeous Bay front estate. 11,000 total SF. Epitome of luxury awaits you. This newer built masterpiece sits on one full acre of $ pristine land.

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Judie Berger

5831 Riegels Harbor Road - $1,950,000

Siesta Key pool home near beach. 50’ dock on sailboat water in gated community - 4 beds/4.5 baths

Trust THE REALTOR WITH PROVEN RESULTS recently sold

5411 Avenida del Mare - $1,219,000

13211 Palmers Creek Terrace - $1,895,000

Siesta Key 1.5 blocks to beach. Built 2003, 3,695 s.f., theater, 4 car garage, w/marina boat rackominium

Custom desirable country club estate pool home 5-6 beds/5.5 baths, on private preserve lot

under contract in 1 day

4568 Woodside Road - $1,100,000

140’ Siesta Key waterfront, four minutes to open bay, 4 beds/3 baths, high ceilings, 3 car garage

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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

Top producer on SieSTa Key - premier SoTheby’S inTernaTional realTy a leader in SaraSoTa reSidenTial SaleS VoTed SaraSoTa magazine’S FiVe STar agenT “beST in clienT SaTiSFacTion” 7 yearS in a row Specializing in luxury marKeTing and negoTiaTion diScreeT conSulTaTionS

709 Treasure Boat Way - $1,595,000

x 1229 Point Crisp Road - $2,850,000 x 701 Treasure Boat Way - $1,390,000 x 1245 Sea Plume Way - $1,150,000 x 524 N. Spoonbill Drive - $1,150,000 x 1529 Eastbrook Drive - $999,500 x 1240 Northport Drive - $935,000 x 631 Waterside Way - $925,000 x 1529 Key Royale Drive - $890,000 x 618 Owl Way - $800,000 x 1919 Grove Street - $745,000 x 5440 Avenida del Mare - $745,000 x 757 Tropical Circle - $730,000 x 550 Commonwealth Drive - $670,000 x 5585 Contento Drive - $665,000 x 3210 Old Oak Drive - $665,000 x 5300 Ocean Boulevard #903 - $650,000 x 5128 Windward Avenue - $500,000 x 1008 Glebe Lane - $440,000 x 2978 Bravura Lake Drive - $437,250 x 823 Edgemere Lane - $435,000 x 7850 Chick Evans - $400,000 x 4555 Tuscana Drive - $362,400 x 7809 Allen Robertson Place - $350,000 x 5044 Faberge Place - $315,000 x 9393 Midnight Pass Road #401 - $300,000 x 5911 Midnight Pass Road #201 - $295,000 x 7065 Del Lago Drive - $270,000 x 5725 Fossano Place - $233,000 x 257 S Portofino Drive #208 - $230,000 x 850 S Tamiami Trail #830 - $193,000 x 485 Island Circle - $184,000

Custom 4 beds/3 baths Siesta Key waterfront pool home. Exquisite appointments, large patio, and outdoor kitchen – perfect for entertaining

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PeteR laughlin has built a stellar reputation providing one-of-a kind opportunities in Sarasota’s luxury home market since 1990. He consistently assists buyers and sellers in making choices that positively impacts their lifestyles and wealth. contact Peter via email at peter.laughlin@sothebysrealty.com, or by phone at 941.356.8428.

Pending SaleS: 912 Blvd. of the Arts, 6 $795,000 924 Blvd. of the Arts, 12 $699,900 2315 Mietaw Dr $375,000

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2110 Palma Sola Bay $495,000 Bay Front, Large Lot with Dock, Site Ready to Build. Spectacular Sunset Views and Wide 180 degree views of Palma Sola Bay.

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JuSt Sold 1572 Stickney Point Rd., 201 $319,000 Private 21 unit complex. Great privacy, water views, fishing dock.

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PRice Reduced 3922 Solymar drive, 9 $2,495,000 North Siesta Key gulf front lot on the beach offering beautiful sunsets.

Private gated access driveway and community boat dock.

PRice Reduced 7045 Portmarnock Place $3,275,000 This captivating home is the ultimate in luxury living in the distinct golf course community of Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

3928 Solymar drive, 6 $595,000 Large lot in the gated enclave, Solymar. Gulf views and bayside community dock. No site work needed, ready to build.

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6629 PEACoCK RoAD 5BR • 7.5BA • 3+CG 10,207 SF $9,495,000

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5342 HiDDEN HARBoR RoAD 3BR • 3BA 2,497 SF $3,200,000 SiESTA KEy

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6BR • 7.5BA 6,444 SF $1,745,000

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1324 S. LAKE SHoRE DRiVE 4BR • 4.5BA • 3CG 5,417 SF $1,395,000 oySTER BAy

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Results: • 5288 Descanso court Pending • 4296 Las Palmas Way Pending • 7535 Botanica Parkway Pending • 385 N Point Road, 601 Pending • 8808 Enclave Court Closed • 1368 Harbor Drive Closed • 7832 Estrella Court Closed • 7424 Monte Verde Closed • 4634 Mirada Way, 32 Closed • 4433 White Cedar Trail Closed • 1716 Casey Key Road Closed • 7417 Monte Verde Closed • 7742 Club Lane Closed • 6300 Midnight Pass, 1207 Closed • 5760 Midnight Pass, 309D Closed • 3420 Founders Club Drive Closed • 428 Cezanne Drive Closed • 4208 Boca Pointe Drive Closed • 1330 Main Street, Residence 3 Closed • 7411 Monte Verde Closed • 7466 Monte Verde Closed • 5512 37th Avenue E Closed

3BR • 3.5BA 2,544 SF $829,000 SiESTA KEy

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