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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Mayor, vice mayor stay seated Four Longboat Key commissioners took the oath of office for new terms Tuesday night at Town Hall. The current commission remains intact for at least another year.

There was no chair swapping for the mayor and vice mayor seats for the third year in a row.

The Longboat Key Town Commission repealed a resolution Tuesday night to make sure of it.

At its Tuesday, March 19 statutory meeting, the commission voted 7-0 to keep Jim Brown as mayor and David Brenner as

vice mayor for a third time.

Before that vote, the commission repealed a resolution that’s been intact since 1998, when the sitting commission at that time agreed a mayor should serve no more than two years in a row.

The meeting came seven days after Brown kept his District 4 seat in the March 12 election for

his third and final consecutive term as commissioner. Brenner is in the middle of his second term.

Once he was sworn in, again, as mayor, Brown expressed his gratitude.

“I don’t know what I’ve done that’s given me the appreciation of my fellow commission-

ers,” said Brown, who was a little emotional and had trouble collecting his thoughts at first.

“I really appreciate this and I am honored to do everything I can to live up to every standard that’s expected of me.”

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Beverly with three of her cygnets last year, photographed by Dr. Lou Newman

+ Key swans go into nesting mode The newest arrivals to the Bay Isles swan family will most likely arrive April 19 or April 20, according to unofficial “swan keeper” David Novak.

After seeing Wendy the swan alone two days in a row, Novak searched for her mate, Stan, and discovered him filling in for Wendy at their nest, sitting on the eggs.

Alan and Beverly were hard at work on their nest Monday morning, according to Novak, who expects eggs to follow shortly. Beverly’s nest will hatch at least four days after Wendy’s nest.

Swan eggs have a 35-day incubation period.

“Once hatched, the drama of survival begins.

Last year, only one cygnet made it a year but has not been spotted since,” Novak wrote in an email.

Neither pair’s nest is in the public view.

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Vice Mayor David Brenner, left and Mayor Jim Brown congratulate each other on keeping their leadership posts for a third consecutive year.

Inset: The Longboat Key Town Commission stays intact for 2013-14 and took a group picture for the town’s website Tuesday night.

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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Town sends signal with wireless draft A draft of the town’s telecommunications ordinance doesn’t ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won’t improve cellular reception.

A new draft of the town’s telecommunications ordinance popped up on the town’s website last week before it makes its way into the Town Hall chambers as part of a public-hearing process.

The draft ordinance appeared on the town of Longboat Key’s website March 13. It’s a new pro-

cess Town Manager Dave Bullock is implementing for controversial topics that are heading to Town Hall and one that his former employer, Sarasota County, uses.

The draft ordinance doesn’t ban cellular towers, but it forces an applicant to prove why other

technologies can’t be installed before a tower can be considered.

Language in the draft ordinance states towers are allowable in the Community Facility Institutional zoning district and in any other zoning district, if constructed in conjunction with

town-owned public safety facilities.

Translation: The only sites on the Key that can accommodate a tower are the Longboat Island Chapel, Public Works

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Planning, Zoning and Building Director Robin Meyer, though, said the draft’s biggest change involves creating a hierarchical code.

Translation: Antennae and personal wireless-service facilities mounted on utility poles, such as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), can be permitted outright without site-plan approval or a public-hearing process.

“But, if an applicant wants to build a cell tower, then they have to demonstrate effectively why all those previous options can’t and won’t work,” Meyer said.

The expensive price tag of systems such as DAS technology, Meyer said, also will not be considered as a reason why an applicant has to use cell tower technology.

If an applicant is able to prove to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department a tower is needed, the applicant must then pay for an independent analysis that will either corroborate or refute why a tower is needed.

The draft ordinance mandates a tower can be 100 feet tall at the Public Works site and 110 feet tall at the chapel and Public Safety Complex sites.

Meyer said the ordinance has been in draft form for months while his staff revised it and looked at ordinances from other municipalities to craft something that makes it tough to build a tower, but doesn’t ban them alto-

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The draft ordinance and the new public-input process are receiving mixed results.

North-end resident Gus Sclafani, who opposes a cellular tower for the Key, declined to comment and said he wouldn’t participate in the website comment process, choosing, instead, to hold his comments for a public hearing.

Jim Eatrides, owner of AlphaOmega Communications LLC, withdrew an application to place a 150-foot cellular tower at the Longboat Island Chapel property at the request of town staff to allow the town to make telecommunications changes to its Comprehensive Plan and ordinance.

When asked about the draft ordinance, Eatrides said, “If it looks like a duck, if it quacks like a duck, it probably is a de facto ban duck.”

So far, former commissionseat seekers Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are the only two to take advantage of the publiccomment section on the draft ordinance online.

Neither are fans of the ordinance.

Grossman, a former planner, asks the town to provide comparable ordinances for review.

And Jaleski said it’s time to go back to the drawing board. He questions why the town isn’t including some newer technologies as part of its hierarchy system.

“This ordinance, in its present form, is inadequate, dated, incomplete and with too much emphasis on macro tower technology when newer technologies are now available,” Jaleski wrote.

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“It’s been made pretty clear towers are felt to be impactful,” Meyer said. “This ordinance has been vetted by the town attorney and staff and is not unique. It’s a draft ordinance that was drafted with the thought of benefiting the town, not the tower industry.”

The ordinance will stay on the town’s website for at least 30 days for the public to read and provide comment on the site before the Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission reviews the ordinance in a public-hearing process.

“It’s an opportunity for more people to give direct comment and suggestions on how to improve the ordinance,” Bullock said. “We post all the comments for everyone to see, and it gives everyone an equal voice.”

Bullock calls the new website format “a chance for as much input as possible.”

“We may modify the ordinance and take it down and post a new one if we see some good ideas,” he said.

Bullock said it might also help diffuse some of the tension and back-and-forth discussions among those who are for and against cell towers before the public-hearing process begins.

“Rather than having these battles or discussions at the meetings, a lot of time what we saw in Sarasota County is people saw the other’s position and worked out some of their issues before the hearings began,” Bullock said.

The draft ordinance is expected to come before the planning board in May. Meyer hopes to get it to the board before it goes

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Commissioner Jack Duncan nominated Brown, and the vote was unanimous.

“Jim Brown has done an excellent job of leading, and I would like to see that continue,” Duncan said.

Brown nominated Brenner as the town’s vice mayor.

“Jim and I work together incredibly well together, and I would like to think that shows,” Brenner said.

“I thank my colleagues to allow us to serve as part of this leadership committee.”

Brown and Brenner have led the commission through a series of changes the past two years, including the resignations of former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Planning, Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson and the approval of a new Publix in 2011.

This past year, they oversaw a new three-year contract with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union that’s led to the freezing of the current unfunded pension plan, and they hope to get a similar contract approved with the Longboat Key Police Department Union.

“This is probably the only commission in the state to have four town managers in one month,” Brown said.

“We have achieved some pretty significant things together. I am so glad this commission is still together.”

The town’s mayor and vice mayor serve one-year terms.

The mayor and vice mayor seats, though, aren’t the only seats to stay the same this year.

The commission stays intact after an election that saw three challengers running against three incumbents and one close race. Commissioner Terry Gans beat challenger Irwin Pastor by 27 votes for the one year left in his at-large term.

Duncan was the only commissioner not to be challenged for his seat.

At the meeting, Brown, Duncan and Commissioner Phill Younger were sworn in for new two-year terms.

Gans was sworn in to fill the one year left on the remainder of a term that Commissioner Hal Lenobel vacated.

During campaigning for the recent election, the incumbents urged voters to keep them in office for several reasons.

Those reasons included more pension modifications, overseeing a beach project this summer, revamping the town’s zoning codes and Comprehensive Plan and addressing the future of the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

“My only hope is when we all go to bed tonight, we take the election with us, but the only thing we think about in the morning is the future of Longboat Key,” Brenner said.

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Heavy traffic is a sign of season, as pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Road.

Business owners: ‘Business is back’ Snowbirds and tourists have flocked back to Longboat Key, making it the strongest season in recent memory for many business owners.

Sometimes when she’s stuck in evening traffic on St. Armands Circle, St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Diana Corrigan feels like she’s stuck in the drawbridge days before the new John Ringling Bridge was built.

What’s bad news for drivers hoping for a quick evening commute is good news for businesses, because it means tourism is rebounding.

“This season is big. We have not seen it this busy in years,” said Corrigan, who estimates that season hasn’t been this busy since the pre-Recession days of 2005 and 2006.

The latest tourist development tax figures from Sarasota and Manatee counties show tourism is up this year over last year on Longboat Key. Tourist tax collected during a given month isn’t due until the following month, so January is the most recent month for which figures are available.

(Tourist tax collected in January can be paid any time during the month of February, for example.)

Tourist tax revenue, which is paid on rentals of less than six months, rose by more than 6% in January on the Sarasota County side of Longboat Key and by more than 18% in the Manatee County portion compared to January 2012.

“It seems like people from up North have just gotten cabin fever or some-

ONLINE: For the latest touristdevelopment tax figures from Sarasota and Manatee counties, visit YourObserver.com. thing,” said Robbie Ball, who owns Blue Dolphin Café at the Centre Shops of Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle. He reports business is at least as good as any other past season in his 15 years of operation. “It’s back to business as usual.”

Sandra Rios, director of communications at the Ocean Properties LLC-owned Longboat Key Club and Resort, said January bookings were up 6% over last year, while February bookings were up 12%.

The Lido Beach Resort, also owned by Ocean Properties, had its strongest January on record. “ … We experienced a very strong season from the Northeast during the first quarter, to be expected as travelers sought to escape the weather up North,” Rios wrote in an email to the Longboat Observer. “The exceptionally warm weather was a great draw for last-minute bookings and business from our drive-in markets.”

Both properties have 100% occupancy during Easter weekend, the last weekend of March, and the first week of April, according to Rios.

According to Jana Troyer, marketing

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manager of the Longboat Key-headquartered RVA Resort Vacations, nightly, weekly and monthly rentals are up this year compared to 2012. Many of the company’s properties are booked through April 6.

Even though March has been cooler than January and February, bookings have stayed up at many resorts.

Mark Meador, general manager of Casa del Mar, said March occupancy is 6% higher than it was last year, while February was up 12% compared to last year.

“We’ve had an unseasonably cool March, but it’s still a lot better than where they’re coming from,” he said.

David Miller, owner of Cannons Marina, said business is good whenever the weather is sunny.

“Since the first of the month, we haven’t had a sunny day. January rocked, because we had great warm weather,” said Miller, who said January was a record for both boat rentals and sales at Cannons.

One factor that could affect the duration of season: Easter, which falls on March 31 this year, earlier than usual.

But many business owners and operators are optimistic that tourists and snowbirds will stay longer than the Easter Bunny.

“We’re reminding them it will still be cold where they’re coming from in April,” Meador said.

by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Colony Association polls unit owners The majority of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association’s board members want to raze the resort’s existing structures, minus the beachfront units, and rebuild.

Renovate or rebuild?

That’s the question the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association wants unit owners to answer in a mail ballot.

The Association recently sent out a four-page ballot to all owners that asks them to select one of two options (see sidebar for the options).

Polling is going on for the next three weeks. Unit owners have until April 8 to mail back their ballots.

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the poll is strictly an advisory vote that will help give the board a sense of what the majority of the unit owners wants for the resort’s future before the resort’s annual owners meeting is held May 7, on Longboat Key. On Feb. 25 through Feb. 27, an Association meeting revealed which way unit owners are leaning. Owners in attendance were asked if they were leaning toward a renovation of the existing units or a teardown and rebuild.

“A straw poll of owners was taken and, aside from the large block of votes that are controlled by Andy Adams (approximately 50 votes), the overwhelming sentiment from the sampling of owners at the meeting was in favor of a new construction project with an outside developer maintaining only the existing beachfront units,” Yablon said in February.

Two Options For Owners • An 18-acre teardown and rebuild of all of the resort’s property, with the exception of the resort’s sturdier beachfront units. This approach would include an attempt to settle all legal disputes.

• A 15-acre staged rehabilitation of the current property, which would require a $32,185 per-unit assessment from unit owners for the 2013-14 fiscal year to fix up the exterior of the buildings.

Upgrading the interior of the units and making them functional would cost an additional $58,696 investment from each unit owner and would require a 75% majority vote in favor of the assessment. This approach would not settle legal disputes and would rebuild units around three acres of property that house the resort’s shuttered restaurant, businesses and tennis courts.

A letter that went along with the ballot also revealed the majority of the Association’s board is not in favor of a renovation.

“The majority of the board is not confident that a 15-acre staged rehabilitation would be successful or that this approach will yield the basis for a com-

petitive resort,” the letter states.

The majority consists of board members Bob Erazmus, Herb Lipton, Bruce Pinsky, Stuart Ross, Barry Spiegel and Yablon.

“As an Association, we are going through our decision period these next three weeks to try and pinpoint our future,” Yablon told the Longboat Observer.

The mail ballot also reveals the Association is considering two development companies that could perform a rebuild of the property: Sarasota-based Vanguard Land LLC and Stamford, Conn.,based JHM Financial Group LLC. Vanguard, though, is requiring a settlement be reached with longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber and Colony Lender LLC. Vanguard is also seeking 113 tourism units from the town if selected to build a 350-unit project, according to the ballot letter.

Neither group, though, has provided figures showing what the purchase costs would be for ownership of new units, although both groups are offering whole ownership, fractional and buyout options. Yablon, though, said it’s premature to say those two groups are actively being considered for a project until owners make a decision about what kind of project they want.

Artist Danielle GlaysherCobain created the ‘Flower Fiesta’ sculpture, which could be interpreted as flowers or tall silhouettes.

Longboaters knew their Publix broke the mold the day they walked through the double doors in December.

Earlier this month, the Lakelandbased supermarket chain planted something you won’t find at any other shopping center.

On March 8, Publix installed the “Flower Fiesta” sculpture by artist and Ringling College of Art and Design alumna Danielle Glaysher-Cobain. It’s a cement structure over steel armature.

During the hearings leading up to the Longboat Key Town Commission’s approval of the new Shoppes of Bay Isles, which included a new Publix and CVS, Publix agreed to donate the sculpture.

What’s in a name?

According to Glaysher-Cobain, the first word is a reference not only to actual flowers but to Avenue of the Flowers, t h e origin a l name of the shopping center.

The sculpture could be interpreted to represent flowers or tall silhouettes with Mexican hats, according to GlaysherCobain.

“It’s abstraction, but it’s a celebration of the hands that bring us food,” she said.

After Publix commissioned her to create the sculpture, she consulted with several Longboat Key residents and found consensus for an abstract piece.

Her husband, artist Papo Cobain, worked with her on the piece, and the couple’s 14-year-old son, Vincent, helped mix the cement.

Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz credited Publix with donating the sculpture.

“It’s an amenity that you don’t see elsewhere, combined with the seating area,” Katz said. “I was glad to see Publix following through. It’s a credit to their interest in the community.”

Katz hopes the sculpture will be just the beginning of aesthetic upgrades at the shopping center. He would like to see more public sculptures, a mural on the walls of Publix and an amphitheater-like town center where events and concerts could take place.

Vice Mayor David Brenner said the Brenner household, which consists of him and his wife, Maggie, are divided about the sculpture. (He likes it better than she does.)

“It’s got bright colors, and it’s obviously on the modern side,” he said.

“My hope is that it will generate some enthusiasm to do some other artwork in that area.”

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NEWSBRIEFS + Longboat campaign-sign debate continues The election is over, but Larry Grossman isn’t ready to let one campaign issue rest just yet.

Grossman, who ran and lost to Mayor Jim Brown in the March 12 election, wrote Brown an email March 14 to express displeasure with Vice Mayor David Brenner. Last month Brenner took campaign signs belonging to Grossman and Gene Jaleski out of a Sarasota right of way after explaining the property owner had not given them permission to place their signs there.

“I’m not going to allow Commissioner Brenner to evade and self dismiss his illegal actions to remove our signs, and I’m going to pursue this matter relentlessly until justice is done,” Grossman wrote.

Grossman and Jaleski reported on the disappearance of at least 10 of their signs during the public-comments section of the March 4 Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

Jaleski said before the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Public Interest Committee candidate forum in February, Brenner handed him two of his signs and said they were on private property and the property owner didn’t give him permission to place them there.

Later, Jaleski discovered Brenner took them from the outskirts of the Lido Shores neighborhood, within city of Sarasota limits. It turns out the signs were placed in a right of way, not on private property, and clarification was sought as to where they could be placed.

“No responsible public official would remove or steal signs,” Grossman wrote.

“He should provide an explanation of his actions in conjunction with this incident of sign stealing and should resign from

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 Town Commission Regular Workshop — 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.  Town Commission Regular Meeting — 7 p.m. Monday, April 1.  Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting — 10 a.m. Monday, April 8.  Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting — 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11.  Town Commission Goals & Objectives Workshop — 10 a.m. Monday, April 15.

All meetings take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, unless otherwise noted. his office. He is not above the law and is answerable to the people of Longboat Key.” Brenner said he did nothing illegal and declined to comment further.

“My focus is on the town of Longboat Key and real problems at hand that we as commissioners need to address,” Brenner said.

+ Intracoastal dredging occurring behind Key The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is dredging the Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of Jewfish Key and Sister Keys.

The dredge material, which isn’t suitable for sand placement, is being placed on nearby Egmont Key. The dredge, named “Murden,” started dredging the waterway in northern Manatee County and is working its way down the Intracoastal.

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Realtors talk about condominium marketability Imagine a condominium with a beautiful view of Longboat Key’s beach.

But the security guard is unfriendly when a potential buyer drives through the gates.

The buyer notices the fitness center equipment is out of date.

Upon entry, the lobby has old carpeting and is emitting a musty smell.

The community doesn’t allow pets.

These might sound like minor drawbacks, but they can influence a condominium buyer’s decision about whether he or she purchases a condominium.

Four top Longboat Key Realtors discussed how condominiums can improve the marketability of their properties at the Saturday, March 16, Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums meeting, at Beach Harbor Club.

Cheryl Loeffler, of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, led the discussion, which also included panelists Reid Murphy, of Developers Realty Co.; Lynne Koy, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate; and Ian Addy, of Michael Saunders & Co. Of the Key’s 6,235 condominium units, 3,616, or 58%, were built in 1979 or earlier, according to data the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force presented to Condo Fed in November.

“Most people consider the is-

land to be about 96% built out,” Loeffler said. “We don’t have a lot of new property to deal with.”

The Realtors on the panel agreed on many of the factors that improve a condominium’s marketability.

Many older buildings prohibit pets or have extremely restrictive policies, according to Murphy, who believes many properties would benefit from loosening restrictions.

“Many times a buyer won’t get to see the development if they don’t allow a pet,” Addy said.

The Realtors on the panel agreed amenities, such as a fitness center, are important to buyers. If a community can’t put in an exercise room, it can still put in walking paths or other alternatives.

Buyers aren’t just concerned with the price of their units.

They want to know what all of their costs will be, including homeowner association fees and electric and utility bills.

“They’re looking to define the overall costs of ownership more so now,” Addy said. “Amenities are important, but they could be a detriment if they raise the cost too much.”

Panelists disagreed about whether adding a security gate adds value.

Murphy said he doesn’t believe it adds much; Loeffler said it can

An in-demand condo unit requires more than a room with a view, according to Realtors on a Federation of LBK Condominiums panel.

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Realtors Reid Murphy, Cheryl Loeffler, Lynne Koy and Ian Addy spoke to more than 40 people at Saturday’s Condo Fed meeting at Beach Harbor Club. add a sense of security; Koy said that for properties where most units are under $500,000, a gate doesn’t add much value; and Addy described it as “propertyspecific.”

Panelists also told the audience about current buyers.

Loeffler said she sees about 45% of buyers from Tampa to Naples and east to Lakeland; another 45% from nine “feeder” states, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest; and 10% to 12%

are foreign.

Loeffler also summed up trends in what luxury buyers want today.

There will always be flamboyance but “bling” is out, Loeffler said, and artisanship and quality are in. Buyers are increasingly global, and they prefer to spend money on experiences rather than things. Their purchase decisions are influenced by the ability to add value.

Murphy said the Miami real-

estate market is changing, with a surge in buyers from Russia and Brazil. Clients are finding South Florida too crowded and are looking at the local market as a quieter alternative.

Koy, meanwhile, is seeing baby boomers return to the market.

“The boomers that I’m seeing are thinking of this as their retirement community,” she said.

“They’re looking for a future retirement home, and they don’t want quite as much space.”

They’re looking to define the overall costs of ownership more so now. Amenities are important, but they could be a detriment if they raise the cost too much. Ian Addy, of Michael Saunders & Co., on today's Longboat Key condominium buyer

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The days of parking a boat or a boat trailer on your front lawn on Longboat Key could end.

The Planning and Zoning Board directed staff at its regular meeting Tuesday, March 19 to bring back code language in April for review that would make it illegal to keep a boat in a front yard.

Currently, you can park a boat or a trailer in an open space outside your home as long as it’s in a designated parking space.

In fact, you could park several of them out front if you have the space. The code doesn’t specify what constitutes a parking space, meaning that trailers and/or boats can sit in a front lawn.

Key residents urged planning board members to consider changes.

Country Club Shores resident Jerry Whitehead said his neighbors live in Miami most of the time and leave their trailer out front for most of the year.

“They are using their driveway as a storage facility, and I have to look at it all year round,” Whitehead said. “We have a lot of people who don’t want to see the trailers.”

Planning board member George Symanski Jr. sympathized with Whitehead.

“It could be worse ... you could be looking at the boat sitting on top of the trailer,” Symanski said.

In an email to the Longboat Key Town Commission sent Monday, March 18, Country Club Shores Unit IV Vice President Bob Gault explained even though

Unit IV is the only unit out of five in the Country Club Shores community that still has deeds and covenants to restrict boats and trailers, it’s difficult to enforce.

“Boat trailers, camping trailers and motor homes diminish the aesthetics of our neighborhoods,” Gault wrote. “We need an ordinance restricting boats and boat trailers from yards and streets.”

Along with boat trailers, town code also doesn’t currently address storage trailers and pods.

The board debated whether changes are needed island-wide or only for Country Club Shores. Board members also debated whether to exclude bans on boats and trailers for those property owners who don’t have waterfront yards and whether placing a boat in a covered carport should be allowed.

“That would allow any Gulf of Mexico Drive property owner to place a boat in his driveway,” said planning board member Al Hixon.

Planning Board Chairwoman B.J. Webb and board member Walter Hackett urged the board to hold off on making any changes until the board reviews further modifications and allows ample public input; they noted several Key side streets have older homes with boats and trailers in their front yards.

“I think this is going to cause a quite stir,” Hackett said. “We have to be very careful and allow everyone an opportunity to weigh in.”

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A clogged St. Armands Circle in season, combined with the frustration of drivers stuck in traffic, has St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District (BID) worried about the safety of the Circle’s pedestrians.

At the BID’s Tuesday, March 12 regular meeting, BID board members identified a few strategies to alleviate congestion and make the Circle safer. The strategies include reducing signage, implementing lighted crosswalks and designating parking spaces for lower vehicles.

Mark Lyons, the city of Sarasota’s parking division manager, addressed the Circle’s sign-pollution issue.

“There are too many Katie Hendrick clusters of signs,” he said, explaining that the current configuration distracts, rather than properly directs drivers. “There are people who don’t know where they’re going, so they keep looping around (the Circle) until they figure it out.”

BID Chairman Marty Rappaport told Lyons he was “preaching to the choir” and agreed fewer signs on taller stands with larger print could make traffic flow more efficiently.

Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, pointed out there are “two or three” blind spots for motorists on the Circle. She cited the intersection of Madison Drive and Boulevard of the Presidents as an example of where it’s dangerous to pull out of parking spaces.

To increase visibility, Corrigan and Lyons recommended designating a few spaces for low vehicles so drivers could see over and around them as they back out.

Michael Valentino, BID board member and owner of Island Pursuit, brought up crosswalks as areas that cause confusion. “Some people stop at every crosswalk, even if no one’s crossing the street, which annoys people behind them,” he said. Other times, a motorist will stop in the right lane, while the left-lane driver will drive through, Valentino said.

Gavin Meshad, BID board member and vice president of JWM Management Inc., mentioned motion-activated lights, such as those found on Siesta Key crosswalks, as a possible solution.

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“I see this spinning out of control,” she said, explaining the BID and the St. Armands Circle Association have lobbied to get residents’ approval for events. “This may upset residents so they forbid all events.”

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Go forward; stay focused Elections often can and do engender ill will and bitterness that some candidates never forget.

Politics are not like sports. Bitter athletic rivals can play each other ferociously on the field or court. But after the game, the players often can be seen hugging, shaking hands, smiling.

It’s a game. It’s not personal.

It’s different in politics. No matter what anyone says, politics get personal. Candidates and their supporters lie about their opponents. They use vicious, slanderous descriptives. They engage in sleazy deceptive practices.

We’ll never forget the slimey tactics of the Democratic Party in Jeb Bush’s first gubernatorial campaign in Florida. Just days before the election, the Democrats called thousands of seniors in Pinellas County — a tipping-point county — and convinced them Jeb Bush was going to cut their Social Security. No matter that the governor has nothing to do with Social Security, the scummy, scare tactics worked. Lawton Chiles beat Bush, thanks to the senior vote in Pinellas County.

In little Longboat Key, thank goodness, the tactics and politics don’t fall to those depths. They do get personal and sometimes nasty — unnecessarily. And though all of the candidates likely can attest to instances of ugliness and some egregious mischaracterizations of themselves, for the most part this recent Town Commission election transpired as most elections on Longboat Key — on a level we could only hope the state and national campaigns would reach.

Except, of course, for the silly sign skirmishes (see box). While they’re serious to those involved, in the end these disputes often come across as petty and humorous — an only-on-Longboat type of tussle.

The commission’s path

Campaign tactics aside, Longboat voters stated their case. They spoke. And they said: Even though they recognize the substantial merits of first-time candidate Irwin Pastor, voters want the direction of the Town Commission and town to continue moving forward as it has over the past year.

That means continue on the path that will: • Eliminate the unfunded, town-employee pension liabilities. This should remain a top financial priority.

• Facilitate and expedite — without undue government overreach — the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

This is a touchy one. Longboaters are fed up with the Colony situation and what it’s doing to the Key and the Key’s reputation.

And, they want the Town Commission to be tough on its deadline for the Colony to show substantial progress. At the same time, it would be a tragedy for the commission to revoke the Colony’s hotel zoning status, relegating it to becoming another Positano. Longboat needs the Colony’s 232 hotel units, but the town also has reached its limit with Colony’s disputing parties and the property’s deterioration.

• Modernize Longboat Key’s zoning codes and comprehensive plan.

SIGN-GATE

Larry Grossman, one of the Longboat Key Town Commission candidates who lost, apparently remains so annoyed at the actions of Vice Mayor David Brenner that Grossman doesn’t want to move on.

He wants retribution. Grossman wants Brenner to resign from the Town Commission for removing campaign signs from the right-of-way along John Ringling Boulevard in Lido Shores.

Brenner should not resign. But an

We have urged this for the past decade.

There is an indisputable reason Longboat Key’s commercial properties appear in their mediocre-to-declining condition. Codes are so onerous and restrictive that if most of the Key’s commercial property owners attempt a major renovation, they would never be able to charge the lease rates to recoup their investments. This is why many of them continue to decline.

And this is why the town’s codes need to be rewritten — with an eye toward the next 40 years and making it economical for capital to flow into Longboat Key. (As an aside, those who defend the town’s current codes might point to the redevelopment of Publix as the case for not needing to rewrite the codes. But Publix is an exception. It was able to redevelop in large part because of its long-term, patient capital and its store’s strong, steady cash flow.)

Message to investors

There is a corollary to rewriting the town’s codes and comp plan. It will send a message to those with investment capital that residents and taxpayers want the Key to move forward and remain the paradise it is. Capital flows where it is welcome, and the Town Commission recognizes that it needs to extend that welcome. The alternative is more of the Whitney Beach Plaza.

Let’s stop here for a moment to counter a frequently heard, albeit inaccurate accusation: that the re-elected commissioners and their other four colleagues are hell bent on commercializing Longboat Key. that the reason they want to rewrite the codes is to open up Longboat Key to unabated commercial development.

Unequivocally, this is false.

Even though Bob White of the Island Property Owners Coalition and Ray Rajewski, a one-time Town Commission candidate, try to convince Longboaters that the current commission members are unabashedly pro-development, truth is they are no different than most Longboaters.

They want the Key to remain the paradise it is — and that doesn’t mean uncontrolled

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apology would be good. Doing it at a Town Commission meeting would carry the appropriate weight.

The sign skirmishes in Longboat elections are as predictable each year as the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico. And typically, they’re silly disputes.

Of course, none of these little nannynanny-boo-boo tit-for-tats would occur if candidates and their troops would just …

Do the right thing.

development. No one here wants that.

• Continue to explore and find the most cost-effective way to maintain our beach.

That almost goes without saying.

Nonetheless, the current commission recognizes that past six-year renourishments may not necessarily be the most effective route going forward. The commission should always be looking for the next best technology to maintain the key to Longboat Key — its beach.

• Resolve the cellular communications condundrum. Everybody has an opinion about this. Some say they have no problem getting cell connections. Others still stand in their driveways to talk on their cellular phones.

Either way, having first-rate communications is essential to Longboat Key’s status in the future. A town-wide Wi-Fi should be explored — as long as it doesn’t become a new town government operation.

• Maintain Longboat Key’s fiscal frugality.

The Town Commission and town manager, including former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and current Town Manager David Bullock, overall have managed the town’s tax rate well through tough times.

We hope they keep it up. As property-tax revenues start to rise again, the temptation will be to expand and grow the town bureaucracy and expenses. Resist. Resist.

Resist.

Be confident in commission

With Tuesday’s re-election of Jim Brown, Phill Younger and Terry Gans, to some extent that marks the start of a new commission. Same faces, but a new beginning.

Mayor Brown spent two difficult years — dealing with the Key Club legal issues, the resignation of a long-time town manager, the hiring of a new one, death of a beloved police chief, firing of a controversial planning director, the Colony and resignation of the town attorney. With those challenges behind, Brown hopes he and the commission can focus now on moving forward.

Longboat Key taxpayers should have confidence they will do the right things.

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+ We lost ’em all Dear Editor: The valiant effort of the defeated three commission challengers should be rewarded in some manner. It was no small effort, but a great expense in time and money for them to hurl themselves against the entire entrenched seven-membership of the Town Commission, abetted by business interests, to gain a voice.

It is a loss that Longboat Key cannot have some representation and contribution by the disenfranchised 49.5% of our community. They do have a great deal to offer besides supporting commerce on this island and just paying taxes.

Looking forward to the commission draconically limiting the future input by this minority on any controversial subject brought before it to 180 seconds at a time will be a grievous waste of talent.

Our commission will be faced with weighty matters dictating and directing the future of our community — many of them having serious monetary implications.

The election is over; the electorate has made its selections. But reason and retrospection should be evidenced by a calculated change in the commission’s attitude toward this unrepresented segment of the citizenry.

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Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, explains the rising debt at a listening session held at Longboat Key Town Hall.

Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

+ Joggers should stay out of the bike lane

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session.

Dear Editor: Every day at 7 a.m. I take a 45-minute bike ride using the bike lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive. I travel, depending on wind speed and direction, anywhere from 8 to 15 miles per hour, and, even though there are cars passing by a few feet away at 40 miles per hour, I feel safe on my daily ride. However I am concerned about a situation I encounter a few times a week. I am talking about joggers and walkers using the bike lane and forcing me out of the normal path. When this happens, I have two choices: One is to veer into the vehicle traffic lane; the other is to go off the pavement onto the grass. Neither of the alternatives is good. This is especially troubling when the individual is walking with traffic and not aware I am approaching from behind. Walking in a road not facing oncoming traffic or walking in the road where a sidewalk is present are both prohibited by state law. I would hope those considering this practice think about the danger involved and use the sidewalk instead of the bike lane. Furthermore, I believe the police should be explaining the safety issues involved as well as the violation of Florida law to those individuals choosing to use the road.

Dennis Bayard Longboat Key

Vern Buchanan recently returned from a visit to Beijing.

During that visit, he heard about a plan to create 20 million jobs each year.

Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, met last week with President Barack Obama and told him the United States also needs to make job creation a priority.

“We need to focus on creating jobs in terms of small businesses,” Buchanan told a crowd of approximately two-dozen people during a listening session Saturday, March 16, at Longboat Key Town Hall. “My focus is: No. 1, jobs, and No. 2, to try to get a balanced budget amendment.”

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A second chart showed government spending as a share of the economy rising to nearly 30% of the economy by 2040, while revenues remain around 20%.

Every day, between 10,000 and 15,000 Americans turn 65, making them eligible for Medicare, Buchanan said. The trend will continue for the next 20 years.

“We have to find a way to make sure Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid — all great programs — are going to be viable long term,” he said.

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recounting history

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Nine votes decided Key’s closest race since 1985 Incumbent Commissioner Terry Gans defeated challenger Irwin Pastor March 12 by a narrow 27-vote margin to keep his seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

It was the closest vote in recent memory.

The win was a landslide, however, compared to the March 1985 race. That’s when James Edmundson, a former commissioner and vice mayor, defeated incumbent commissioner Kit Fernald by just nine votes.

Development and density were the hot issues that year, with the election coming just one year after the commission passed the 1984 Comprehensive Plan, which prohibited any density increase without a public vote and increased setbacks, mak-

ing approximately 60% of the Key nonconforming with regulations.

Fernald, who was on the commission when it adopted the changes, was an ardent supporter of the new Comp Plan. She told the Longboat Observer, “My thrust in office is to stand between the developer and the voter” and that harmony shouldn’t come at the expense of lifestyle safety and welfare.

Edmundson, however, ran on a platform of moderation in dealing with developers and supported studying the zoning before making further changes. He also had concerns about the nature of town politics.

He told the Longboat Observer the com-

mission treated people rudely when it expressed its opinions and frequently found Sunshine Law loopholes to conduct meetings out of the public eye.

The first count showed Edmundson winning with 1,489 votes compared to Fernald’s 1,484 votes, for a five-vote victory.

The other two races that year were also close.

Bob Hulderman won by a 49-vote margin with 1,517 votes, compared to opponent Walter Small’s 1,468 votes.

Bob Ross won by the largest margin that year with 1,547 votes, beating Mayor Harry Kirst by 1,412 votes.

The next day at the commission’s statu-

tory meeting, commissioners chose Edmundson as mayor.

Ross, however, protested the results of the election and asked the Longboat Key Canvassing Board to review all over- and under-votes with a hand count and conduct a visual inspection of the ballots to determine any irregularities.

Finally, after a week of debate, four special commission meetings and a manual recount, all parties accepted the results.

The results, as tallied by Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Joanne Koester and her staffer, Melissa McDowell, who hand-counted the votes while the commission and the public watched: Edmundson, 1,492; Fernald, 1,483.

Younger dissects the March 12 general election results Commissioner Phill Younger, who won re-election last week, presented the following data to his fellow commissioners for review.

Younger used Town Clerk Trish Granger’s election results to show how people voted.

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Sarasota 213 269 216 698

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GRAND TOTAL Election Day 373 529 Early Voting 185 736 Absentee Ballots 206 450 Total Votes 764 1,715

Total 364 331 305 1,000

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Sarasota 278 363 242 883

Total 459 443 333 1,235

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Election Day Early Voting Absentee Ballots Total Votes

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Total 388 379 327 1,094

538 590 351 1,479

Terry Gans Election Day 189 Early Voting 103 Absentee Ballots 115 Total Votes 407

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449 483 330 1,262

Jim Brown Election Day 220 303 Early Voting 115 429 Absentee Ballots 112 216 Total Votes 447 948

523 544 328 1,395

902 921 656 2,479

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BEST OF THE FEST By Nick Friedman | Staff Writer

VINO WITH A VIEW

The Florida Winefest and Auction returns this year — bigger and better.

In its 23 years of existence, seven of those years at the Longboat Key Club from 1994 to 2000, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children’s charities in Sarasota.

This year, the event returns with all the traditional events people have come to expect, but with more wineries, restaurants and venues, in both 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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The Longboat 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.”

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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

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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. $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.

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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.

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.

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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 semiretired, but his years of competitive experience have earned him a wealth of knowledge, which he brings to the table

as a balloon meister, or organizer at hotair balloon festivals around the world.

He travels with his wife, Trish, to between 20 and 30 hot-air balloon events annually to lend his expertise.

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.

IF YOU GO 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

Info: The festival features 17 events. For a complete list, go to floridawinefest.org.

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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.

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March 5 What’s the hangup?

10:39 p.m. — 2500 block of GMD. Abandoned 911 Call. Police searched the area after receiving a 911 hangup call.

March 6 Time is on his side 12:59 a.m. — 200 block of GMD. Suspicious Person.

A man was walking around a shopping area after hours.

He told police that he had been riding his bicycle from Bradenton to Sarasota after spending the evening at his aunt’s house in Bradenton. He doesn’t have a home in Sarasota, but sometimes spends the night with a friend.

He was in no hurry to get back to Sarasota because the Salvation Army doesn’t open for breakfast until 8 a.m.

Police warned him not to camp overnight on the Key.

Strike one 11:54 a.m. — 5300 block of GMD. Property Damage. A tree limb broke in a resort parking lot and struck a woman’s rental car, causing $1,500 in damage.

March 8 Moonlit stroll 11:57 p.m. — 3400 block of GMD. Trespassing. Police warned a man and woman who were on the beach after hours.

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12:38 a.m. — 300 block of GMD. Hit and Run. A security guard raised the entry gate for a driver who struck one of the gate poles and scuffed the paint, but continued to drive down the road. Police couldn’t locate the vehicle or its driver.

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Longboat Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon — meets at noon at the Sand Dollar Rooftop Restaurant at the Lido Beach Holiday Inn, 233 Ben Franklin Drive. Bring business cards and brochures to make new connections. Register at longboatkeychamber.com. Email dawn@ lbkchamber.com.

New Orleans Jazz Concert — runs from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Jazz musicians from around the country will join band leader Kid Dutch. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Call 383-8811.

Saturday, March 23

Longbeach Village Yard Sale — runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 homes throughout the neighborhood. Contact Jennifer Redding at 383-9474.

Tuesday, March 26

DON’T MISS Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast What: Other breakfasts can’t stack up to this annual event. Kiwanis will flip pancakes to raise money for Sarasota and Manatee County children’s charities.

Tickets are $6 and are available at the door, at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 595 Bay Isles Road, Suite F, or Ace Hardware, 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive; or through Jim Burmeister, 3878231, or Wayne Swift, 383-2095.

Monday, March 25

Community Cancer Support Group — meets

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt — starts at 10 a.m. at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, 760 Broadway St. Call 3832391.

Jewish Music and Musicians — runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Mark Kroll, one of the world’s leading harpsichordists who’s performed for the Boston Symphony since 1979, will discuss and play music from Jewish composers from the 17th through 19th centuries, such as Salomone Rosse and Phillip Glass. Price is $15 for education center members; $25 for non-members. Call 383-8811.

When: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 Where: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

SUNDAY, March 31 Casa del Mar Easter Egg Hunt — starts at 10 a.m. at Casa del Mar Beach Resort, 4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Call 3835549.

Longboat Island Chapel — An Easter service starts at 10 a.m. at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, followed by a children’s egg hunt.

Call 383-6491.

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Open House — runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the chamber’s new location, 595 Bay Isles Road, Suite F. Email dawn@lbkchamber. com.

Sunday, March 24

Uri Regev Dialogue — takes place at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Rabbi Uri Regev plays a leading role in securing religious liberty for all Israelis through an advocacy organization called Hiddush. He will discuss current events in his native Israel and answer questions from attendees. Call 383-3428.

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Community Support Group — meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The group is open to those seeking a safe place to reflect upon life transitions. Call 3838161.

Thursday, March 28

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt — begins shortly after 10 a.m. at 40 N. Adams Drive.

Call 388-1234.

Merle Gordon Presentation — starts at 11 a.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Gordon, the author of the New York Times bestseller “Mrs. Astor Regrets” and director of magazine writing at New York University’s Arthur Carter Journalism Institute, will speak. Call 383-8161.

from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The group welcomes cancer patients, long-term survivors and caregivers. Call 3838192.

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The St. Armands Residents Association held its annual dinner and meeting Wednesday, March 13, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Jay Sparr, president of the neighborhood association that includes approximately 250 residents, gave an overview of the past year’s efforts and accomplishments.

“Communication has been the main focus,” Sparr said. “Residents, landowners, merchants, city officials and police — we’re a big, happy family because we’ve worked to keep a clear line of communication.”

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Klauber won seven-year legal battle Dr. Murray ‘Murf’ Klauber received a settlement in March 1997, when the town of Longboat Key agreed to pay him $6.5 million.

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Promenade goes green for St. Paddy’s Day Residents of the Promenade gathered in their hunting room Sunday, March 17, for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Guests enjoyed a traditional Irish meal with corned beef, cabbage and soda bread, concluded with a spread of Manager Cathy Yax’s decadent homemade desserts.

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Two hundred parishioners from St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated the luck of the Irish during the church’s third St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance, which the Men’s Guild hosted March 16. Guests enjoyed a traditional supper of corned beef, cabbage, new potatoes, carrots and Irish soda bread, which they danced off to the

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Margarita ‘Tica’ Boley

Margarita “Tica” Boley, 70, of Longboat Key died Feb. 26.

Born in Cuba, Mrs. Boley fled in 1958 to Mexico with her mother and stepfather, before settling in the Chicago area, where she worked for Rand McNally and later as a real-estate agent.

She started vacationing in the 1980s Boley on Longboat Key and moved to the area permanently in 1996.

Mrs. Boley was famous for her af-

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ternoon doggie play dates, which she hosted for friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Japan-America Club. She cherished quality time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Taemie Saucerman, Eric Boley, Helen Boley and Garrett Boley; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at her home, 771 Binnacle Point Drive in the Emerald Harbor subdivision.

The Rev. David Danner, Rector

Maundy Thursday, March 28th Holy Communion – 5 p.m.

Good Friday, March 29th Solemn Liturgy – 12 noon

Easter Day, March 31st

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Jean Foster, 85, of Cortez and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 11.

Born in Chicago, Mrs. Foster graduated from the University of Minnesota.

A gentle and compassionate woman, she worked as a geriatric social worker at the Masonic Home in Bloomington, Minn., where she focused on helping the elderly achieve a high quality of life.

An animal-lover, Mrs. Foster assisted several animal-rescue organizations and welcomed many adopted pets into her home.

Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean.

She is survived by her husband, Gramer; daughter, Carol; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 19, at St. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, in Bradenton. Donations may be made to ShareA-Pet, Wildlife Club Programs or the Humane Society.

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Born in Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Beckman graduated from Bettendorf High School and attended the University of Iowa.

Mrs. Beckman was a member of the St. Armands Key Lutheran Church choir, the Sarasota Garden Club, the Bird Key Women’s Club, the Key of the Sea Chorus and Beckman the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Julia Beckman McMillan, Jennifer Beckman and James Beckman; and one granddaughter.

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Miss Twin Shores Nancy Martin and Howard Thompson

Lillian Sands and Collette Lafuente parade around the Village.

Evelyn Fresch participates in her 42nd Twin Shores/ Gulfshore St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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June Peterson with her Yorkie, Sophie, at the Longbeach Village celebration

Craig and Cathy Meldahl hosted a cookout after the Longbeach Village parade.

Sunday, March 17, for their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which benefited All Faiths Food Bank. As participants passed by on foot, bicycles and golf carts, spectators handed them canned goods and boxed foods. Residents flaunted their creativity, decorating their vehicles (and themselves) with accessories, such as feathered boas, garland, puppets, green carnations and pool noodles (to resemble a rainbow).

A day earlier, nearly 50 residents

of the Longbeach Village paraded through the neighborhood. Some traveled on foot, others by bicycle, golf cart, antique car or tractor; all sported festive green garb, be it a top hat, feather boa, mermaid skirt, limecolored mohawk wig, shamrock headband or beer-goggle sunglasses.

The 1.25-mile route started on Palm Drive and concluded at the home of Craig and Cathy Meldahl, who hosted a cookout.

Mary Mazza and Phoebe Shaw dressed up for the Village parade.

Amy and Michael Drake participated in the Village parade.

Jim Lee and Elaine Rufener at the Twin Shores/Gulfshores parade

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013

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Lynches throws four-day Irish-themed fête St. Armands Circle’s resident Irish restaurant, Lynches Pub & Grub, celebrated its favorite holiday with gusto Friday, March 15, through Monday, March 18. Sisters Chris, Ethna and Helen Lynch distributed free hats and beads to guests, who came for the corned beef, cabbage, Irish stew, green beer and dynamic entertainment, which included bagpipers, Irish step dancers and the Jacobites, a pipe and drum band. And for guests who had a little too much fun over the weekend, Lynches served Bloody Marys at a hangover party Monday afternoon.

Ethna, Helen and Chris Lynch

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Bob Fair, Jay Connelly and Jack States take a break from playing the bagpipes.

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Sand Cay guests embrace Irish spirit at pool party Guests at the Sand Cay Beach Resort enjoyed a sunny afternoon Friday, March 15, for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the resort’s pool area. Managers served cold cuts, deviled eggs, salads, cookies and margaritas.

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Melissa and Richard Furman chaired the party.

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Photos by Katie Hendrick

Sarasota Yacht Club parties a’plenty for St. Patrick’s Day Sarasota Yacht Club members marked St. Patrick’s Day with a dinner dance Saturday, March 16. Guests dined on hors d’oeuvres of Irish stew, caramelized onion tartlets and salmon topped with pieces of Irish soda bread. Dinner included trout almondine, corned beef, parsnip soup and lava cake with a Bailey’s Irish Cream sauce. Irish singer Darryl Patrick provided the entertainment.

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Privateer residents enjoy Westchester residents green-themed gathering gather for St. Paddy’s fun The north and south Privateer towers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a joint poolside party Sunday, March 17. The Privateer Commons Association hosted the event, which included a potluck dinner and cocktails. The St. Patrick’s Day

party has been a tradition for a decade, said Bea Erickson, president of the Privateer Commons Association.

For the fourth consecutive year, renters at the Westchester threw a St. Patrick’s Day party in the association’s clubhouse to thank the owners for their hospitality throughout the winter months. This year’s party, held Sunday, March 17, drew

34 people. Guests mingled over cocktails, enjoyed a corned beef dinner and bonded through a series of games, which included a costume contest, a joke and limerick contest and a scratch-off lottery.

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by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Dedicated duo addresses Democratic Club Ira Singer, the former district superintendent of schools in Nassau County, N.Y., drew upon his 40 years of experience in the educational field during his presentation for the Longboat Key Democratic Club Tuesday, March 12, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort’s Harbourside Dining Room. Singer shared what he sees as shortcomings of legislation, such as the No Child Left Behind Act, namely its emphasis on test scores without consideration for students’ physical and mental well-being or school resources.

“Today’s politics are not a good prescription for our students’ educational futures,” said Singer.

Vice Mayor David Brenner followed Singer as a guest speaker.

Brenner recounted the town’s achievements in the last year, especially building the new Publix, and urged attendees to consider community involvement, saying, “As good citizens, we shouldn’t limit ourselves to one particular interest or activity.”

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EMERALD POINTE SOUTH - Peaceful KEY TOWER SOUTH #10C - 2BR/2BA, 3BR/3.5BA newer lake front villa in the 10th floor Lido Beach home - direct $649,000 cul-de-sac. $699,900 gulf views.

PLAYERS CLUB - 2BR/2BA second floor GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE - 3BR/2.5BA home in the “A” building. $525,000 estate on large lot. Bay views & private canal. $1,979,000

LIDO BEACH CLUB - 2BR/2BA furnished condominium home with partial Gulf views. $429,000

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GRAND BAY #222 - 3BR/3BA/2HB, 2nd EMERALD POINTE S- 3BR/3.5BA pool SANCTUARY III - 5th Floor, 3BR/3.5BA floor home with golf course, bay and villa beautifully detailed and updated. corner residence with Gulf, golf and $649,900 bay views. $1,799,000 tennis views. $845,000 NEW A/C 2013!

PIERRE - 2BR+Den/3BA furnished residence. Modified, open floorplan with partial Gulf views. $849,000

SEAPLACE - 2BR/2BA, 2nd floor home in G3 bldg. PRICED TO SELL! $249,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 1070 Bogey HARBOUR OAKS - Spacious 3BR/2BA BEACHPLACE - BLDG. 11-#103 villa on hole #3 of White Egret Harbour- 2BR/2BA furnished with private walk Lane - Remodeled 2BR/2BA+Office $449,000 side golf course. $439,000 down and 2 parking spaces. $459,000 ranch home.

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1,800 SF, two bedrooms + a den off of the kitchen that could be a 3rd sleeping area. $699,000

Water Club I - 9th Floor Former Model Glorious Sunset, Beach and Bay views, beautifully turnkey furnished with many updates and a private garage. Featuring a luxurious master suite with state-of-the-art marble & wood bath, three custom fitted closets and marble floors. $1,995,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - DIRECT BAY FRONT $3,500,000

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Sea Gate Club - Direct Gulf Front Feels like a beach house! Gulf, beach and sunset views from every room of this 2BR/2BA split floor plan. Offered entirely turnkey furnished. $649,995

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Kenilworth Estates - New Construction Just completed model home West of the Trail is beautifully staged with 5BR/4.5 Baths built

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Ritz Carlton Hotel Residences - 14th Floor Social Membership Now Included. Amazing Bay & city views from this lovely furnished residence featuring two bedrooms + den and three full baths. Custom interiors, wood floors. $1,295,000

Beaches of Longboat Key Sweeping Gulf, City and LBKC Golf Course views from this lovely SW corner sixth floor apartment with three bedrooms and three full baths.

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Grand Bay II - Bay, City & Golf Course Views Beautiful three full bedroom corner apartment has gleaming wood floors, granite surfaces and stunning water views from the wraparound terrace.

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Ritz Carlton Hotel Residences - 12th Floor Water views from all rooms! 2,011 SF w/ wood floors, custom-fitted closets, & unique Venetian plaster walls. Large master suite with sitting area & marble bath. $1,098,500

On the grounds is a separate guest house ideal for privacy with a bedroom, bath, living room plus screened patio. Additional residences include a duplex where each apartment has 2 bedrooms, & screened patios ideal for rental income or guests. A private deeded beach access is directly across the street.

The Bougainvillea House - Tudor Revival Renovated in 2006 on 3 lots with 4BR/3.5BA + separate guest house totaling 4,857 square feet. Home exudes old world charm while offering today’s modern conveniences. Wood floors, marble, pool, & 2-car garage. $1,159,000

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Bay Plaza - Sparkling Bay Views Beautifully renovated 2BR/2BA residence w/ bamboo floors, granite & stainless appliances on the 11th floor in exciting downtown Sarasota. $799,000

Siesta Cove - Waterfront Short Sale An incredible opportunity to live in a premier neighborhood, on a superb waterfront lot in a gorgeous 4,869 SF home. Open waterfront views. $2,495,000

www.barbaraackerman.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite #1, Longboat Key

Mediterranean inspired residence w/protected Bay views, within walking distance to Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. 6BR/6.5BA on 148 ft of waterfront.

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THE JOHNSON ESTATE DIRECT GULF FRONT $10,450,000

Longboat Key - 150 Feet of Beachfront Gated privacy on 2+ acres directly on the Gulf of Mexico. 10,000SF, 7BR/6.5BA with attached guest wing.

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Four-bedroom Bay Isles home sells for $1.11 million The following residential real-estate transactions took place between March 4 and March 8.

A home in Bay Isles tops all transaction in this week’s real estate. Insignia Bank sold the home at 3501 Bayou Sound to Mark Montanari, of Longboat Key, for $1.11 million. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,392 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,134,100 in 2012.

1932 Harbourside Drive to John and Susan Pensabene, of Old Tappan, N.J., for $330,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,192 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $318,500 in 2010.

Sea Pines

Patricia Henry, of Longboat Key, sold her Unit 13 condominium at 6925 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Michael Hotchkiss, Matthew Hotchkiss and L. Forbes Hotchkiss, of Chevy Chase, Md., for $420,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,170 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $255,000 in 1999.

Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club

John Kidd, trustee, and Jane Kidd, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit A-403 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive to Toni Meltzer, of Manlius, N.Y., for $1.07 million. Built in 1990, it has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,375 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 1997.

Country Club Shores

KGA Property Management LLC sold the home at 561 Cutter Lane to Franklin and Linde Ward, of Falls Church, Va., for $895,000. Built in 1966, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,422 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,625,000 in 2005.

Corey’s Landing

Betty Webb, of Longboat Key, sold her home at 3575 Mistletoe Lane to Gage McNally LLC for $775,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,436 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $445,000 in 1996.

Seaplace

Kenneth and Susan Newmark sold their Unit G7-411-B condominium at 1935 Gulf of Mexico Drive to John and Eileen Ernst, of Ormond Beach, for $607,000. Built in

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Michael McNeil and Nancy McNeil, trustees, sold the Unit 201 condominium at 4390 Exeter Drive to Patrick Kroger, trustee, of Versailles, Ky., for $290,000.

Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,376 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $69,000 in 1998.

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This home at 3501 Bayou Sound in Bay Isles has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,392 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.11 million.

1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,492 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $448,000 in 2000.

Harbour Oaks II

Daniel Kaplan, of Livingston, N.J., sold the home at 2385 Harbour Oaks Drive to Thomas and Karen Fitzgibbons, of Lake Barrington, Ill., for $545,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,245 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $335,000 in 1991.

Beachplace

Richard and Margaret Hanke sold their Unit 103 condominium at 1075 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Carole Feiger, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $475,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,503 square feet of living area. It previously

Muriel Schwarzman, of Voorhees, N.J., sold her Unit 701 condominium at 4401 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Marie-Luise Marx, trustee, of New Albany, Ohio, for $460,000.

Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,314 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $635,000 in 2004.

Fairway Bay

Joan Ross, trustee, sold the Unit 247 condominium at 1932 Harbourside Drive to Daniel and Christie Sherwood, of Hudson, Ohio, for $437,400. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,442 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2007.

Andrew and Kathleen Ferraro, of Brielle, N.J., sold their Unit 224 condominium at

John and Lauren Gubernat, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 25 condominium at 747 St. Judes Drive to Christian Martineau and Dominique Hurteau, of Quebec, Canada, for $255,000. Built in 1967, it has one bedroom, one bath and 667 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $220,000 in 2006.

Longbeach Village

William Benson, trustee, and Kathleen Benson, of Hanover, N.H., sold the Unit 12 condominium at 7145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James and Mary Benson, of Stratford, Conn., for $300,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,170 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,500 in 1997.

LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER

571 Putter Ln #A3968685 $2,250,000 Linda A. Page

Longboat Key 941-951-6660 941-504-0123

3631 Bayou Cir #A3962300 $1,395,000 Hannerle Moore

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-387-7300

3349 Sabal Cove Way, Bay Isles #A3971449 $1,175,000 Judy Nimz

Longboat Key 941-951-6660 941-374-0196

2204 Harbour Court Dr #A3972270 $1,100,000 Michael Yawitz

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-587-8091

316 W Royal Flamingo Dr #A3963202 $2,450,000 Michael Moulton

300 Firehouse Ln #A3974519 $1,100,000 Maureen Horn

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

3535 Trebor Ln #A3959971 $895,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

Sarasota 941-383-7591 941-350-5022

350 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 228 #A3963795 $799,000 Saint Cacchiotti

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-809-0787

800 N Tamiami Trl. PH 1608 #A3961090 $795,000 Linda A. Page

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-504-0123

2425 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 11B #A3965355 $769,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

Bird Key 941-383-7591 941-928-3559

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-6673

2295 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # Ph-5s #A3968394 $749,500 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

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2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 3D #A3970894 $695,000 Tom Delaney

50 Central Ave # 17Phd #A3962527 $2,395,000 Stephanie Church

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-387-3990

750 Tarawitt Dr #A3971896 $695,000 Sharon Freeman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-545-0899

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-724-5448

1000 Longboat Club Rd # 1003 #A3974667 $589,000 Bruce & Jenine Meyer

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-266-8303

4401 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 307 #A3972931 $534,900 Sandi Layfield

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-914-2807

1000 Longboat Club Rd # 603 #A3968910 $525,000 Catherine De’Ath

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-350-9799

1975 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 109 #A3971701 $499,000 Dede Curran

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-928-3255

230 Sands Point Rd # 3302 #A3951782 $439,000 Ian Addy Pa

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2089 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 202 #A3967916 $399,000 Richard Perlman

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615 Dream Island Rd # 306 #A3969421 $385,000 Barbara Dumbaugh

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-350-3743

548 Spanish N Dr #A3973897 $349,900 Tammy L. Garner

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-374-4161

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Hannerle Moore Explore now on your phone or tablet.

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 8 through March 14, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key

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Hannerle Moore is recognized as one of the most successful luxury Realtors on Longboat Key and as a Longboat Key native she has a distinct advantage.

She has remained determinedly focused on Longboat Key and that passion and knowledge is part of what sets her apart.

Hannerle always has one clear and final goal — to obtain the best possible sale price for your home.

And her latest results are in with her recent sale at Positano for $3,565,000 the highest resale price for a condominium on Longboat Key since 2007 and Hannerle still holds the record high condominium sale on Longboat Key for her sale of a L‘Ambiance condominium for $5,950,000.

Hannerle has all the usual top Realtor awards however, Hannerle measures her success sale-by-sale in knowing she earned the top dollar for your home.

Address Permit Applicant Amount 3060 Grand Bay Blvd.

Interior Christopher Thomas $180,000 845 Longboat Club Road Re-roof Mike McKee $98,000 Lift and dock Michelle Fabozzi $26,397 812 Marbury Lane

Fitness room Privateer Condominium Association $20,000 1000 Longboat Club Road and guest suite Garage Shoreline Land Co. $20,000 1100 Bogey Lane Interior Archer Stephani, trustee $13,315 1075 GMD Bath John Rhoder $13,308 4805 GMD Door and windows Datum Builders Ltd. $13,000 3440 GMD Kitchen Edward Sabol $6,800 2525 GMD

Sands Point Window Condominium Association $5,498 100 Sands Point Road Shutters Gregory Lavallee $4,318 570 Bowsprit Lane Screen cage Paul Giusti $3,480 3540 Mistletoe Lane

Shutters and garage door Emmett Weber, trustee $1,987 3411 Bayou Sound Door Gerald Goldstein, trustee $300 3740 GMD

Positano, Villa 500 4995 Gulf of Mexico Dr MLS# A3950796 Sold for $3,565,000

Sanctuary 565 Sanctuary Drive, B104 BIRD KEY

Alaa and Christine Mira, of Northville, Mich., sold their home at 408 Partridge Circle to Robert Davis Jr., trustee, of Chicago, for $800,000. Built in 1971, it has four bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,614 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $885,000 in 2005.

Anthony McCormack, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 245 Bird Key Drive

to Sandra Chororos, of Sarasota, for $590,000. Built in 1976, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,515 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,000 in 1996.

Visit our website to see a map of this week’s transactions.

MLS# A3971860 $1,950,000

Waterclub II 1281 Gulf of Mexico Dr, 1104 MLS# A3963869 $1,995,000

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Ian Addy & Gail Wittig 440 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key 941.961.8850 | 941.228.1985 535 Forest Way # None #A3969198 $298,000 Bobbi Banan

1810 Riviera Cir #A3974698 $265,000 Diana Michel

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-2659

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-266-2677

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4425 Diamond Cir W #A3968655 $275,000 Eileen Burke

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-356-6694

2121 Burgos Dr #A3974769 $288,900 Cathi Reali

4870 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A3974668 $219,000 Diana Kryszak

The Addy & Wittig team has garnered recognition as Michael Saunders & Company’s top sales team on Longboat Key for 2010, 2011 and 2012. As a consistent top producing Realtor® and Sarasota native, Gail has more than 33 years of local real estate experience. Ian brings a robust financial management background focused on valuation to complement his abilities as a skilled negotiator.

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-232-8200

With the highest single family home sale PSF on Longboat Key over the past year and the uncontested leader in sales at the luxurious Longboat Key Club & Resort, this team sets themselves apart from the competition. Focusing on exceptional service, which includes personally accompanying each and every showing, this results driven team has distinguished themselves as among the very best in their profession.

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-993-4078

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225 Sands Point Rd # 6204 #A3965538 $315,000 Terri Derr

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2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 8B Longboat Key #A3969835 $4,000-$4,500/month, 90 day min Diann Thelen 941-552-4200

1075 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 101 #A3969129 Diann Thelen

Longboat Key $3,500 941-552-4200

6700 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 139 Longboat Key #A3957360 $2,000-$3,300/month, 30 day min Diann Thelen 941-552-4200

240 Sands Point Road #4307 Gross 2012 income: $145,700+ A3964535 $1,149,000

250 Sands Point Road #5401/02 Gross 2012 income: $71,500+ A3921919 $749,000

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230 Sands Point Road #2403

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

Gross 2012 income: $72,700+ A3972539 $440,000

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Little Bokeelia Island #A3959962 $29,500,000 Klaus Lang

Veranda Beach Club verandabeachclub.com 800.411.5511 White Sands of Longboat whitesandsoflongboat.com 800.230.2428

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O’Hara graduated from the University of Massachusetts with degrees in marketing and fashion design and spent 13 years in the servicing field with a major communications company.

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The following members were sworn in as MAR’s 2013 directors: Nancy Allen, of Wagner Realty, and Peggy Christ, of Re/Max Alliance Group, as three-year directors; Ken Clanton, of Wagner Realty, and Maryann Lawler, of Keller Williams Realty, as two-year directors; Jim Walcott, of Keller Williams Realty, and Rita Smith, of Coldwell Banker, as one-year directors; and Leslie Wells, of Leslie Wells Realty, as immediate past president.

+ Hargaden named NRT LLC, Southeast luxury markets manager NRT LLC, Southeast announced that Jennifer Hargaden has been named luxury markets manager with Coldwell Bankers Previews International, the company’s luxury division.

Hargaden most recently served as the company’s marketing coordinator.

Hargaden She will work out of the company’s Sarasota headquarters and oversee all marketing efforts of the division in Florida, Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

WAGNER REALTY

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

Bringing People Home Since 1939

www.WagnerRealty.com 5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101, Longboat Key

Call 941-383-5577

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228 GailWittig@michaelsaunders.com

SPACIOUS, INVITING, FANTASTIC coastal, turnkey inspired Florida mobil home. Only a short stroll to the beach, the other way boasts all activities the association offers. Dia Wilson/Mary Moore #M5835734 $159,000

ARE YOU LOOKING for a beautiful turnkey light & bright, updated, condominium with great views? Look no further! This unit is steps from the beach, located on Bishop’s Bayou and is close to all amenities. Dia Wilson & Mary Moore #M5835118 $209,500

• 63+ Years Combined Real Estate Sales Experience • Team Sales Exceed $221 Million Since 2005.

Barbara Milian, Ian Addy PA, Gail Wittig

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CONRAD BEACH Incredible opportunity to own 2 adjoining lots west of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Conrad Beach boasts timeless architecture, com. pool & clubhouse. Purchase separately or w/M5815731. Peter Uliano #M5815734 $260,000

ISLAND STYLE INSPIRED 2BR/2BA unit. Great rental income property was completely renovated in 2005. New kitchen & bathrooms.

Oversized screened lanai for maximum garden view. Mary Moore & Dia Wilson $399,000 #M5835441

We invite you to take advantage of our team’s experience and allow us the opportunity to present you with a complimentary market analysis of your property.

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AMAZING VIEW! Gorgeous white sand beach & Gulf view as you walk thru the door. Nicely furnished w/lg. screened lanai. Gulf to Bay community w/heated pool, tennis & cabana w/BBQ. Teresia Bradford $550,000 #M5812253.

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912 Boulevard of the Arts | Condo on the Bay | $795,000

6600 Bayou Hammock Road | Longboat Key Village |$1,499,000

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Furnished, gorgeous kitchen, open patio overlooking manicured grounds & Gulf beach. Pet friendly, 8 tennis cts, 2 heated pools. Teresia Bradford $675,000 #M5834579

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Talk to Tina Today - Longboat Key’s International Connection NEW LISTING - ENCHANTING BAYFRONT ESTATE

Completely private 5 BR, 4.5 BA Spanish inspired residence with deeded beach access, deep boating channel, boat lift and kayak dock, 4 car garages & RV parking surrounded by complete tranquility and lush tropical grounds. Offered at $2,500,000

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Swim City, Marina’s Spa host double open houses

Longboat Key Realty

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Two neighboring businesses, Swim City and Marina’s Face, Body & Nail Care, located at 3170 and 3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive, respectively, welcomed visitors for refreshments, raffles and tours Saturday, March 16.

Saturday marked Swim City’s sixth anniversary. To celebrate, owner Judy Johnson held trunk shows featuring swimwear by German designer Maryann Mehlhorn and semi-precious stone jewelry by Diana Kahlenberg. The event included a raffle of an Photos by Katie Hendrick opalite necklace with a $135 Diana Kahlenberg, of Diana K jewelry, Diane Brucks, retail value. Guests sipped of Maryann Mehlhorn swimwear, and Judy Johnson, wine and nibbled on pimento of Swim City cheese sandwiches while they browsed the store.

For Marina Varon, owner of Marina’s Face, Body & Nail Care, it had been “ages” since she’d hosted an open house.

The business has been on Longboat Key for 23 years, but it only started offering hair services in December.

“I don’t think a lot of people know that,” she said, explaining the impetus for a party.

Varon served a spread that consisted of sweet and salty cheeses, fruits, crudités, prosciutto, rum cake and wine.

Guests received sample-size hair and skin products from Marina’s Face, Body and Nail Care staff. Front: France, Germany, Switzerland, Rosemary Lanzisera and owner Marina Varon; back: Vicki Jeffery, Curtis Thurlby, Doreen Clyne and Carlos Varon Spain and Israel.

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A protected boat basin and a 10,000 lb. lift provide the ideal place for your boat.

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941.266.2174 | Mobile: 941.266.2848 BrigittevonKessel@MichaelSaunders.com KristinavonKessel@MichaelSaunders.com

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 107809

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Tonni Welch, Realtor

941-376-0085

LaLande Properties, licensed real estate broker

BAY ISLES - Custom designed 6,000sf 5BR home in exclusive gated neighborhood. A3970216 $3,650,000

ST. ARMANDS TOWERS - Sophisticated furnished 3BR Penthouse. A3953612 $1,545,000

WATER CLUB - Direct Gulf front 3,400sf 3BR furnished condo. A3957287 $2,500,000

BIRD KEY - Stunning remodeled, pristinely maintained 3BR canal front residence. A3972343 $1,675,000.

LBK BAYFRONT LOT - 100’ wide with deeded beach access. A3971918$1,975,000

GRAND BAY - Completely remodeled and seldom lived in furnished bayfront condo. A3969282 $1,599,000

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University Park Custom Built by John Cannon Homes Dock & direct river front access in the Gated neighborhood of Henley $ $ 1,998,500 at University Park.

599,000 Private setting, Wine Cellar,Home Theater.

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Furnishings

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

GOLDEN MEDICAL Bed, $4200 new, $3000/obo.

Pride Lift Chair, $800 new, $400/obo.

941-955-8970, Cell: 941-879-7884, leave msg.

HANDICAP WALKER has brakes and tray. Asking $50. Call 386-215-4609.

LIONEL TRAIN diesel switcher engine 1949/50, nice condition $200. 941-735-1452.

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

General Merchandise

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

FOR SALE: Wine Collection, 90 bottles. Opus 1, 1983-1992. Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 1983-1989. Will sell by the bottle, or complete collection. 941-954-4567.

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

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

Merchandise Wanted

POKER TABLE: Folding, extra top, $100. Yamaha keyboard w/stand, $49. Leather office chair, $50.

941-383-6297.

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

Storage on

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

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

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.

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT. High, dry, indoor marina.

Excellent S. Longboat boating location.

Call 941-371-1866.

LBK MOORINGS: Slip N10 for discount rent, 48’ slip. Hurry, won’t last! Call 630-421-0000.

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

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

Help Wanted 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.

LOCAL FAMILY is looking for a chef for homes on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, capable of handling 8-12 diners. Cooking and serving only, we’ll handle the cleanup. Please respond to Sally Rauch, 941-383-3850.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

LONGBOAT KEY: Indoor boat slip for rent. Top Level, 30/ft. length x 8/ft 6 beam x 9/ft. 10 height.

941-806-8500.

1BR/1BA IN the Village. Year lease. Walk to Whitney Beach. Small pet. Non-smoking preferred. 941-565-1401.

Boats

BEACH-TO-BAY CONDO at Bayport. Newly decorated 2 bed/2 bath. First floor, end unit.

Free local phone, cable, wi-fi. Monthly rentals beginning mid-May 2013. Contact after 6:00 pm: 317-896-2334.

28’ 2004 Chaparral Signature 260 Cruiser $39,500. 38 Hours, Generator, A/C, TV, DVD, full head, camper enclosure, GPS, windlass, CD player, cockpit table, sink, lift. kept by year round LBK resident. Call 941-302-4089.

Boats are selling very well. I am sold out of boats again. Season is busy, busy, busy. How about that traffic! Many LBK references. Keeping it simple, “Business On A Handshake”. I also buy boats.

Islandboatsales.net Call Dave, (owner) 941-228-3489.

ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232 KAYAK: 2 seater fishing, 13/ft. Perception with paddles and anchor. Firm $350. 941-387-0457.

Business/Office Equipment

Consignments

MANATEE AUCTIONS. Entire estate or one piece.

Let us sell it for you. Delivery and pick-up available. 941-527-6571. AB3263, AU4284.

This week’s Sudoku answers

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 87127

GORGEOUS LIDO KEY CONDO. Beachfront, spacious 2BR/2BA, fully furnished. Pool. Garage Parking. Available immediately. 6 mo. minimum.

443-829-0287, 800-950-9191.

L’AMBIANCE, LONGBOAT KEY. Beach front 2BR/3BA condo on high floor with wrap-around deck, 270 degree views over the Gulf, Sarasota Bay and LBK Club. Sunrises, sunsets with light all day through floor to ceiling windows in all rooms.

View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com Call John at 203-984-8477 E-mail: garment@optonline.net LONGBOAT BAYPORT BTC- 2BR 2BA Gulf front views- wifi-Monthly rentals 813-541-8876.

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

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

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.

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OFFICE FURNITURE. Cherry wood desk and file cabinet. Custom glass cut for both pieces. $325.

386-569-7139.

For Qualified Waiting Clients

VILLAGE-WIDE YARD SALE! Saturday, March 23. Over ten sales within a few blocks. Come to the Village on the North end of Longboat Key. Turn onto Broadway, get your treasure map from the peacock and have a great day! 8am-1pm.

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

GE PROFILE Series Washer & Dryer, Longboat. Sold as set, $400. 941-928-0990.

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

ORIENTAL FISH Bowl Planter - 14" Vintage.

Good Condition, $175/obo. 941 383-3966.

Appliances

Real Estate Wanted

TYPE. FINDBIG EASY READ. FAST RESULTS. The IT! in the Observer Classifieds 955-4888 Classifieds

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

HUGE REDUCTION on Prestigious Gulf Front DOUBLE PENTHOUSE! 2500 Square feet of fabulous Gulf and Bay views. all marble, granite, custom cabinets. Owner has reduced over $100,000 for quick sale!

2301 Gulf of Mexico #115 $1,299,000 Call Janet Hopkins, Broker 941-748-8090 or 941-284-0888 INVESTORS! TWO condominiums in Windward Bay with panoramic Bay views. The penthouse is ideal for the owner while the unit on the floor beneath could be a rental or use as a guest suite for frequent visitors. Both units are updated, including CAC on the lanai and new windows to optimize the view. The bundled sales price gives you the most from your investment. Call Lynn Parker, Broker Associate, RoseBay International, 941-321-2736 for details.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals BAYPORT, LONGBOAT KEY. Beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA, direct Gulf view, lanai, sundeck, tennis, pool, fitness center, premium cable TV, hi-speed wireless internet, more. Available December 2013-January 2014. 954-476-1137, bayportapt@gmail.com BEACH IDEAS: Gulfront condo, 2BR/2BA, beach, pool, tennis, like brand new. $3493/mo. Available now. Bay condo: $2973/mo. Call for details, 941-321-8848.

CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW

Duplexes For Rent GULFFRONT ANNUAL Rental: 180/degree view, 816/sq.ft., second floor, 1BR/1BA, kitchen, dining area, living room combined. Furnished. $1500/mo. + electric. $1500 security deposit. 340/sq.ft. porch, parking. Non-smoking. No pets. Available May 20th. 778-7293.

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925 “Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net

Fractionals

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

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

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.

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

Homes For Rent

FREE Wireless High Speed Internet

3BR/3BA ACROSS from Longboat private beach 55+. Single car garage, updated, granite/ stainless kitchen. Private ground level patio. $1950/mo.

Annual. $2700/mo. Seasonal. 941-232-1357.

LARGE HOME for Rent: Exceptional Location Across street from the Gulf of Mexico- On Longboat Club Road inside LBK Club (Island Side) 4700 sq.ft., 5 bdr, 4½ bath, pool, 3-car garage. Interior completely renovated in 2011.

Available January-March 2014 $10,250/month Mature non-smoking, pet-free couple only: Call 203-500-5666.

Homes For Sale CONRAD BEACH, LBK. Upscale Island home built in 2004. 1961sf 2BR + Loft. Quaint Gulfside neighborhood. Community pool & beach access, no busy roads to cross. 941-544-0214, Owner/Agent. www.LuxuryHomes-Condos.com

Mobile Homes

“Where People Return Year After Year” “INTENTIONALLY BETTER” CONDO: 2BR/2BA, on bay with beautiful view, beach access. Available May 2013 through May 2014. Bob, 502-216-5255.

DIRECT GULF FRONT at Beachplace: 2BR/2BA, nicely furnished, wireless internet. Available April to December 2013 and for the 2014 Season.

Non-smoking. Call Diane or Mike 847-913-4562.

DIRECT GULF LBK 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo, July-Nov 30 1 month min, Dec-Mar 3 month min.

201-694-9222.

FALL RENTAL. THE CASTILLIAN. Beautiful 4th fl. Gulf front unit, 2BR/2BA. Available Sept.-Dec. monthly. Contact: rmarkey3@comcast.net GULFFRONT: LONGBOAT TERRACE 2BR/2BA condo. 2014 Seasonal rental. Tastefully decorated. BOOK NOW. 321-279-3610.

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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Real Estate Wanted LOOKING FOR a 2BR furnished beach 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

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BICYCLE TREK: 18 speed, adult male touring bike with bell & side mirror. Very good condition, $95. (941)383-0167.

Condos For Sale

1. My wise gardener tends all my plants, though he’s getting pretty old. I sure don’t want him to go to pot!

2. A fat man with a beard comes down small chimneys every year to deliver presents, yet he’s never developed Santaclaustrofobia!

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18B Classifieds Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

www.yourobserver.com Alterations/Upholstery ALTERATIONS, 25 years exp, 941-383-6949.

Exceptional Vacation Rentals Since 1994 Homes & Condominiums Studios to Six Bedrooms Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden Excellent Service & Staff FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION www.FLvacationconnection.com 941-387-9709 877-705-2460 L’AMBIANCE, LONGBOAT KEY. Beach front 2BR/3BA condo on high floor with wrap-around deck, 270 degree views over the Gulf, Sarasota Bay and LBK Club. Sunrises, sunsets with light all day through floor to ceiling windows in all rooms.

3 month minimum.

View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com Call 203-984-8477 E-mail: garment@optonline.net LBK BEACHPLACE Condo. Beachfront, 2BR/2BA. Elegantly furnished, internet access, heated pool, covered parking, exercise room.

Available Sept., Oct., Dec., 2013 & Jan., 2014.

Non-smoking/ pets. By owner. 941-383-1884.

LBK C.C. SHORES. VACATION PARADISE HOME w/ dock, 3BR/2BA/2CC, recently renovated and furnished. Wireless high speed internet, cable, plasma TV, phone. huge heated pool, lanai/ electric shutters, W/D, walk to beach. No pets. Non smoking. Sleeps 5. For photos: homeawayrental.com, Property ID#257978. $4500/mo. Owner, 941-504-1492.

LBK: TIFFANY Plaza Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, walk out to beach.

Furnished, heated pool, covered parking. 1 mo. min. 941-383-3338.

LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal Resort Properties, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management 941-388-3921 - 888-388-3921 941-650-1857 Visit us at: resortproperties.pro LIDO BEACH Vacation paradise. 1 & 2 bedroom condos overlooking beautiful Lido Beach.

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

LONGBOAT KEY BEACH FRONT, 1BR, 2BA Sands Point condo with Gulf views, large living room, den and beautifully renovated kitchen.

2-3 Month minimum. Call 203-984-8477 or email: garment@optonline.net LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, heated pool on beach, 1BR/1BA condo, full kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop. 617-328-7145, 857-939-1049.

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

WEEKLY RENTALS. Luxurious, fully furnished 1 - 4 bedrooms. Condominiums and Cottages.

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

THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 Thursday, March 21, 2013

Auto Service 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 RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police officer. Drive your car North or South and back. 941-713-1596.

SUNCOAST TRANSPORTER Long Distance Delivery.

“Snowbirds” I drive your car door to door!

One Inclusive price.

Mike 941-993-0236 TLC AUTO TRANSPORT Will shuttle your vehicle North or South. A component retired Senior.

Call Dave, 912-713-4325.

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

Catering

Cleaning

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

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

TILE TILE TILE

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

EDLA’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.

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

References upon request.

Call Cort: 383-3878, 587-5588 cmagik.com OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

Furniture Repair REFINISH/REPAIR /OR buy new commercial patio furniture! Wholesale Pricing/ Factory Direct.

Call Karen, 941-773-1713.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

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ISLE TILE

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ARE BACK AT OUR LONGBOAT KEY CENTRE SHOPS LOCATION!!

FOR “QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE”

Adult Care Services 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.

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

References. 941-761-2656.

Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available Call Ashdown Flooring, Inc. LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED

Landscaping & Lawn Service CEDARS FALL LAWN MAINTENANCE. Complete landscape services. Landscaping, fertilization, irrigation, maintenance. Licensed & Insured Commercial/ Residential. Workman’s comp.

Steve, 941-376-2324.

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

Call for free and honest estimates.

941-525-2435

Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Personal Services

YOGA

20 years design background.

Licensed - Insured - LBK Resident References upon request.

941-383-2659

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