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+ Rothenbergs move to Freedom Village Former Mayor Lee Rothenberg and his wife, Frances, sold their Longboat Key home in March and moved to Freedom Village in Bradenton, according to property records.

But, although the couple is no longer on the Key, they’re in good company.

The couple will have many famed former Longboaters as their neighbors, including former Town Clerk and Village resident Pat Arends and longtime Longboat Key Turtle Watcher Orville Clayton.

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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Commission nixes St. Denis’ health-insurance request

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Commissioner Lynn Larson was livid with an agenda item added to Monday night’s meeting that would have allowed former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis access to town health insurance for life.

“Ridiculous, utterly embarrassing and ludicrous.”

Those were just a few of the words Commissioner Lynn Larson used at Monday night’s regular meeting to describe how she felt about former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis’ request to alter

his settlement agreement to obtain access to the town’s insurance plan for life.

Toward the end of the meeting, Mayor Jim Brown asked for and received commissioner consensus by a 4-3 vote to add an agenda item to discuss St. De-

nis’s settlement agreement.

Next month, St. Denis’ Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) insurance, which allowed him to stay on and pay for insurance through the town’s insurance plan for 18 months, expires.

“Mr. St. Denis has availed himself access to the town’s insurance and pays for that himself,” said Town Manager Dave Bullock. “He has made a request we look and see if he remains eli-

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HULA HARE + A novel worth waiting for Anna Maria resident Myra Holmes recently published her novel, “A Love Worth Waiting For,” which tells the story of Sister Mary Ann, who struggles to determine whether her passion for God’s work is stronger than the love she feels for Ward Pendleton, a photojournalist and winter Longboat Key resident.

The novel is fictional but was inspired by the true-life murder of two nuns and attack of a third nun and bishop in 1990 in Nicaragua.

The book refers to many Longboat Key locations, including Euphemia Haye’s Haye Loft and Beer Can Island. And St. Jude’s Church sounds a lot like St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

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Elsie Vincent visits with the Easter Bunny Friday, March 29, at Sand Cay Beach Resort. Children drew Easter-themed activities, swam in the pool and enjoyed a picnic. For more Easter photos, see pages 1B through 7B.

TOWN HALL ACTIVISTS

by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Private push or public interest?

Residents Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are as active as ever at Town Hall. Their presence is prompting questions about how much staff time should be used to handle their requests.

Public Works Director Juan Florensa is getting calls and emails from lighting vendors interested in partnering with the town for a turtle-friendly lighting program for the Key. Florensa and Planning, Zon-

ing and Building Director Robin Meyer are being asked to research the town’s beach accesses and the easement that goes along with a specific access.

Town Clerk Trish Granger has to edit the town’s emails to make

sure what she deems “campaign or personal interest” emails aren’t making their way through the town email system.

Financial specialist Rita Mazza has had to provide detailed bid information for past consultants

the town was reviewing to help revamp its codes and Comprehensive Plan.

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providing information for citizens.

“It’s part of our job to provide it,” Meyer said. “But there have been a couple instances where they (Jaleski and Grossman) have asked for things and I have told them we need to start charging staff time to provide the information.”

Most recently, Grossman sought property appraiser information about the accesses, and Meyer said he was willing to provide that at a cost. He suggested Grossman get the information from the property appraiser’s office.

“We treat everyone the same whether you come to see me once a week or once a year,”

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Jaleski, Grossman respond

Jaleski said he is just an active citizen and “Town Hall is just trying to shut me up.”

“I am charged for copies now that I was never charged for before,” he said. “The town clerk has sequestered my emails, and I am taking up that issue with the state election office.”

Grossman, though, said he doesn’t perceive Town Hall as trying to quiet him. The work he is doing now with beach accesses, Grossman said, is to make sure the town has the right information on file and to preserve a beach access at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive that Grossman believes is unsafe.

Brown, however, said both Jaleski and Grossman are using

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Florensa said he receives phone calls or emails on an almost daily basis from vendors trying to set up appointments with him to sell their lighting equipment to the town.

“Mr. Jaleski wants to help with turtle-friendly lighting, and I’ve informed him we are working on that issue,” Florensa said. “But, now I’m reading emails and taking phone calls from vendors that Gene is passing along my information to.”

Florensa, who said he spends a few hours a week addressing people whom Jaleski has set him up with, calls the issue “frustrating.”

Grossman, meanwhile, has

asked Florensa and Meyer to research the town’s beach easements and is questioning why a beach access next to the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is 11 feet instead of 10 feet and why the easement isn’t registered solely for the residents of the Key. “I’m getting easements from Manatee County now that are being questioned that have nothing to do with Longboat Key,” Florensa said. “It’s starting to take a toll on my department. The beach easements have been here forever, and we don’t have time to research them for no apparent reason.”

Meyer, meanwhile, said his planning department is used to

staff resources to perform tasks that aren’t needed.

Brown said it’s difficult to respond to either citizen.

“Once you try to respond to them, you are stuck to them because they won’t leave you alone,” Brown said. “I don’t know what their reasoning is for all this stuff, but we have real work to do and, quite frankly, it’s a big waste of town staff time.”

Brown said he has urged both Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff not to respond to Jaleski or Grossman’s requests, either in person or through emails, unless it’s something important that requires attention.

“I think they are bitter about the election, but it’s time to move on,” Brown said. “They have good ideas sometimes and should stay active but don’t ask for things for no reason.”

It’s not the first time this has become an issue, according to Brown.

The commission notified town attorney Dave Persson two years ago not to respond to emails from Jaleski unless he had the town’s permission to do so.

“We had Persson stop responding because he was eating up the time of the town attorney and making his bill rise for taxpayers,” Brown said.

For now, Bullock said he doesn’t feel a need to do anything and the level of staff time needed for Jaleski and Grossman hasn’t risen to an extreme level.

“I pay attention to the level of staff resources needed, and nothing is causing me concern at this time,” Bullock said. “Citizen inquiries are a large part of what we do here.”

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Finance Director Sandi Henley has provided detailed beach budget information, among other budget-crunching numbers.

Usually, the town manager’s office or the Longboat Key commissioners would assign this type of work. In this case, two of Town Hall’s most active residents, Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski, created the work.

The two residents, who lost their bids to unseat Mayor Jim Brown and Phill Younger in the March 12 municipal election, are more active than ever.

Although being an activist at Town Hall isn’t prohibited by any means, some town directors and town commissioners are grappling with the level of service the town can and should be doing for these two residents, and, if the town needs to start charging for services that suck up a lot of town staff time.

Meyer said. “But being more interested than the average citizen doesn’t mean you are going to get special treatment. They ask more questions and take up more staff time, but I can’t treat them any differently.”

Meyer’s rule is, if it requires his staff to perform research, staff service time will be billed.

Granger said her office charges for public-records requests “as part of the town’s normal operating procedure” and notes Grossman was charged recently for information regarding easements and deeds for the beach accesses.

“Lately we have been dealing with them more than the average citizen,” said Granger, who was in a meeting with Grossman when the Longboat Observer first contacted her for this story Monday.

“They are just very active right now, but we haven’t stayed late or done anything extraordinary for them.”

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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Town-issued memo leads to further Colony confusion The town says Colony unit owners are limited to 30 days of use per year, but some owners disagree. A Colony workshop is slated for later this month.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has always been a tourism-zoned property, but some owners are debating how long they can stay in their units.

Town Manager Dave Bullock issued a memo dated March 25, informing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners their units are for tourism use only and that owners can only use their units for 30 days out of the year.

The only problem is residents are interpreting that memo and the town’s zoning code to mean different things.

Based on the town’s definition of a tourism use, Bullock wrote, “A tourism unit may only be occupied, whether by the owner or a guest, for less than 30 days, or one calendar month, whichever is less.

“For the same person(s) to remain using the unit, the unit would have to be vacated for a period of time each 30 days per month in order to not violate the town’s zoning code,” Bullock wrote.

“Furthermore, use by owners (rather than guests) is not (proper) use of the property and, therefore, owners of tourism units must be mindful to not violate the purpose that tourism units are for ‘transient lodging purposes’ (i.e. guests) under the town code.”

The memo was meant to address questions from unit owners about how their properties can currently be used.

But, at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s Monday, April 1 regular meeting, commissioners discussed how the memo has only led to more confusion.

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The state of the Colony The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association delivered its second mandated quarterly update to Town Manager Dave Bullock Tuesday, April 2.

Association attorney Jeffery Warren reported the Association is actively pursuing a negotiated settlement with all Colony parties.

The Association is also working with longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber to support his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of three companies that represent collateral on a $13 million debt owed to Colony Lender LLC principals David Siegal and Randy Langley.

Colony Lender’s pursual of foreclosure on Klauber’s companies has been stayed in court, and the Association believes resolving the issues between Klauber and Colony Lender is key to the settlement. porter Blake Fleetwood (see My View on page 9A) and others interpret the memo and language to read an owner can live there for 30 days, check out for a day and then move back into the unit.

With a straw poll of owners currently under way, who are voting on whether they support a teardown and rebuild of the project or a rehabilitation of the existing units, Vice Mayor David Brenner

said owners must have a clear understanding of what’s allowed under the town’s code.

“A whole bunch of people have different interpretations,” Brenner said.

Further complicating matters, town attorney David Persson suggested the town needs to modify its code to create a definition for “transient lodging purposes.”

When Commissioner Phill Younger said the memo and the language weren’t perfectly clear, Bullock responded, “There are very few things perfectly clear about the Colony.”

The discussion prompted Commissioner Jack Duncan to ask Bullock to schedule a Colony workshop later this month to discuss and clarify all the issues with the Colony.

“There’s major voting going on, and there are too many misconceptions,” Duncan said. “There’s plenty to talk about, and we need to understand who’s on first.”

Although Persson said a code change would clarify the 30-day use confusion, he said it’s almost impossible for unit owners to debate whether the Colony is a hotel property.

“The reality is, this is a hotel and has always been a hotel and anything other than that is going to cause a zoning problem that would end up in court,” Persson said. “It’s been a transient lodging facility since 1973 and it’s mind boggling to think some owners want to debate something that could end up with further litigation.”

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

North-end properties refreshed Business isn’t back yet at Whitney Beach Plaza, but, for now, the property is getting a makeover.

Richard Juliani, co-owner of the shopping center, told the Longboat Observer he still can’t disclose the names of tenants that will fill the mostly vacant shopping center until leases are signed — which won’t happen until construction is completed approximately four months from now.

“Until construction is complete, we’re not going to have people moving in,” he said.

Last week, workers removed the walkway roofing next to Bayou Tavern, making the property’s waterfront access visible from the front of the shopping center.

“We wanted to make that the main entryway in the back,” Juliani said. “There was no way to be able to tell there was water in the back.”

Juliani’s company has put new roofing on most of the property and is currently in the process of replacing the flat roof on the old Market/Whitney Beach Deli and Wines segment. Workers will install a new roof over Bayou Tavern in about a month to avoid interfering with season.

The open walkway will get a gable at each end, along with new plantings and possibly umbrellas or trellises.

Installation of LED lighting above the walkway and new columns is currently under way.

Juliani also plans to begin repaving the parking lot in a month.

The plaza isn’t the only north-end property that’s gotten spruced up in recent weeks.

In March, the vacant gas station at 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive got a new, tan paint job.

Whitney Beach Plaza and the vacant Longbeach Chevron station have both received noticeable facelifts in recent weeks.

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The opening of the walkway roofing makes the property’s canal front location visible.

“It seems to blend in with the surroundings,” said Richard Estrin, of Longview Realty Inc., which is listing the property for $850,000.

Michael Drake, president of the Longbeach Village Association, said that Village residents still have many questions about plans for the shopping center but are pleased to see that the properties are looking better.

“Obviously, whenever people see movement, it’s always a good thing,” he said. “At least it’s not such an eyesore as it was a few weeks ago.”

The old Longbeach Chevron station, which closed in 2007, has a new color.

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by Kurt Schultheis | Managing Editor

Town software receives global recognition A Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department software app has made the first cut for an award that received more than 700 entries.

The town’s Information Technology Department is a finalist for a prestigious award that IT Director Kathi Pletzke calls “the Emmys for computer geeks like us.”

Just how big of a deal is it?

A town Fire Rescue Department software application is in a Computerworld Honors Program Safety & Security category with the likes of Hewlett-Packard and the FBI. Computerworld, an IT magazine, has named a town firefighter tactical information software app for iPads as one of 268 finalists in 11 different categories (from 29 different countries) for its annual Honors Program awards.

The town’s IT Department, in collaboration with the Fire Rescue Department, created the software application in 2010 that allows firefighters access to tactical information with a tap on an iPad. Until recently, Longboat Key firefighter/ paramedics had to flip through a large threering binder to get the information that would help them make split-second decisions.

The binders included information such as stairwell locations, building construction details and the gallons per minute that a fire hydrant could pump.

But, because of new software application the town developed, firefighters can now access what they need on an iPad. The awards “honor visionary applications of information technology moving businesses forward and benefiting society,” according to the Computerworld website. Winners will be announced June 3, in Washington, D.C. “We’re ecstatic,” Pletzke said. “It’s an honor to even be considered for an award of this stature.”

It’s not the first time the town’s application has received praise.

The Florida Local Government Information Systems Association recognized the software as “Best Application Serving a Public Organization’s Business Needs” at a July 2012 conference, where Pletzke demonstrated the software to more than 100 people.

Several expressed interest in purchasing the software for their municipalities, which could lead to a new source of revenue for the town.

The IT Department has developed similar programs for Longboat Key police, who now complete police reports electronically in the field.

The programs could cut costs, but, more importantly, they make it easier for firefighters and police to do their jobs, giving them more time to spend helping people in the community.

Town Manager Dave Bullock told the Longboat Key Town Commission at its regular meeting Monday night he’s proud of the IT Department for its accomplishment.

“It’s really clever to see staff figure out how to invent modern interfaces,” Bullock said.

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+ St. Armands home sells for $4.25 million A waterfront St. Armands Key home closed Tuesday for $4.25 million.

The sale price was the highest amount paid for a single-family home on the island since 2007.

The 6,123-square-foot home at 112 N. Washington Drive with 141 feet of frontage on Sarasota Bay went under contract after 81 days on the market.

Reid Murphy, of Developers Realty, Inc., represented the seller. Kathleen Callender, of Michael Saunders & Co., represented the buyer.

+ Town attorney list narrowed down to two The Longboat Key Town Commission whittled a list of town attorney candidates down to two at its Monday, Aril 1 regular meeting.

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell; and Robert K. Robinson of Sarasota-based Nelson Hesse are the final two candidates.

Interviews with both candidates and the commission will be set up next by Town Manager Dave Bullock.

Dave Persson resigned in December after more than 22 years as town attorney but agreed to stay until June to help the town transition before

 Town Commission Regular Workshop — 1 p.m. Monday, April 15  Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting — 9 a.m.

Tuesday, April 16  Town Commission Regular Meeting — 7 p.m. Monday, May 6  Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting — 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 9

All meetings take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, unless otherwise noted. assuming his new role as city attorney for Venice.

+ Canceled The town’s 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

+ Correction Susan Ryan is the recently promoted concierge at the Lido Beach Resort. The Boston native moved a yearand-a-half ago to Sarasota and previously led tours throughout the world with Group Voyagers.

Last week’s Ryan Longboat Observer incorrectly identified Ryan and the time in which she has lived in Sarasota.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Modus bets the house on new construction Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new ‘spec’ home construction.

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Steven Hanson, pictured on the site of his company’s latest project at 1425 Westway Drive. The home, listed for $6.5 million, is approximately three weeks away from completion.

left the stress of 12-hour days in London behind in 2003 and lived for three years in South Africa, where he opened an art gallery.

He moved to Florida after his father, Graham Hanson, head of the U.K. chicken distribution business, SFC (Wholesale) Ltd., started investing in rental housing on Bradenton Beach with Shawn Kaleta of Beach to Bay Construction Inc. Hanson gutted the Holmes Beach duplex and divided it into three units that he rented out for two years before selling them in 2010 to other investors for a total of $1.19 million.

He estimates that he repeated the pattern more than 50 times

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Home run

Modus Custom Homes is approximately three weeks away from finishing construction on the home at 1435 Westway Drive.

The 5,759-square-foot home has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half-baths, 80 feet of frontage on New Pass and a 47-foot heated pool.

It has a round reading room with a waterfront view. In the past, a buyer might have chosen to use the space for a home movie theater, according to Hanson, although many of today’s buyers have realized they can get the same effects with a large high-definition TV. Today, buyers are more likely to use the space as a wellness spa, gym or Pilates studio.

The home’s best features: “The key thing for the gentleman is going to be your outdoor kitchen and pool,” Hanson said. “For the lady, it’s the kitchen and master bathroom.”

The home is listed for $6.5 million by Stephanie Church, of Michael Saunders & Co. Hanson’s company purchased the vacant parcel, along with the adjacent parcel, for $2.6 million in August 2010.

He plans to build another home on the neighboring parcel.

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The demand for new construction on waterfront land is always there, said Hanson, who cites the example of Bird Key, where 14 new homes have been planned or permitted in the past 18 months.

“The best analogy is that you might get a used car,” Hanson said, “and it gets you from point A to point B.” “Then, go sit in a new car, and feel the difference,” he says. “It takes getting a new one to realize how old it was.”

Hanson’s first venture in local real estate came in mid-2008 with a two-unit duplex that he bought for $375,000 out of foreclosure on Holmes Beach.

A former equities trader, he

before selling his rental inventories to focus on bigger projects and bigger opportunities.

Hanson believes people will pay for perceived value.

For buyers at the high end, that means open-water views, the latest technological features and custom-built furniture.

Hanson decribes the style as modern, light and spacious — a contrast to the many Mediterranean-style mansions built locally in recent decades.

One thing the company’s portfolio doesn’t have: a Longboat Key residence.

Although the company’s office is located at 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive, near its latest Westway Drive projects, it has yet to build on Longboat Key. Hanson said he would like to build on the island if the right parcel became available. He believes the state of Whitney Beach Plaza has hurt the north end, so any parcel he would consider would probably be located mid- to south-Key. Hanson said building on Longboat Key would be more of a risk than Lido Key or Siesta Key. He’s concerned about the town’s ban on weekly rentals, which he says has hurt commercial businesses — a contrast to Anna Maria Island, which he describes as “flourishing.”

“Longboat needs to reinvent or die,” he said.

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In the middle of the real-estate downturn, Steven Hanson wasn’t looking for foreclosures and short sales.

What he sought were overcorrected prices in the most desirable waterfront locations.

“If a parcel should have been $3.5 million and, now, less than a year later, it becomes available for $2.5 million or $2.6 million, it’s the kind of thing that makes you scratch your head and say, ‘That doesn’t feel right,’” Hanson said. “It’s too much of an over correction. That’s when your business brain goes into gear.”

The 39-year-old Liverpool, England, native is the president of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC and hopes to vault his company to the top of the list of Gulf Coast luxury homebuilders.

How? By developing upscale, single-family homes with a focus on mid- to south-Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Boca Grande and Anna Maria Island.

Currently, he has seven projects in various stages of the construction process. Some still have yet to break ground, while others like the home at 1435 Westway Drive on Lido Key are ready for staging. Hanson’s companies bought all seven sites during the last 18 to 24 months.

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The financial roundtable at Grand Bay leans to the right but has at least two or three “flaming liberals,” according to organizer Stuart Scheyer.

The group consists of approximately 12 to 15 of the condominium’s owners who gather monthly during season to discuss topics such as politics, the economy, investment and finance.

Recently, Scheyer noticed a mood that united participants both liberal and conservative alike: frustration.

He talked it over at a roundtable, and members decided to take action.

They drafted a “Pledge to Return the Word ‘United’ to Our United States” that they will ask politicians to sign.

“We spent most of the time wailing about the fact that our government isn’t getting anything done,” Scheyer said. “We came up with the pledge, and we’re getting together a website that will list every congressman, senator and maybe even governors. Who knows?”

Scheyer hopes the website will eventually list whether each politician has received the pledge and whether each has signed it.

“Stuart’s idea grew out of a degree of two levels of frustration,” said Grand Bay resident and roundtable participant Gary Massel.

The first level was “inability of Congress to come together.”

“The other level of frustration was personal — not being able to, beyond the role that we all have as voters, raise our voices a little bit louder,” Massel said.

The pledge consists of seven points, the

Pledge to read this To read the “Pledge to Return the Word ‘United’ to Our United States” and the March 19 letter from Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, to Stuart Scheyer, visit YourObserver.com first of which is: “I will commit to supporting efforts of fair-minded people without regard to personal gain or party dogma.”

The others include simplifying the tax code; encouraging elimination of unnecessary spending; eliminating wasteful earmarks; addressing entitlement spending that burdens future generations; finding solutions to immigration; and cooperating with others who have different points of view.

“It’s apolitical,” Scheyer said. “They would have a difficult time saying, ‘I don’t agree with it,’ no matter what party.”

Scheyer presented the pledge to Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, during a March 16 listening session at Longboat Key Town Hall.

Buchanan listened and said he agreed with many of the points.

He reiterated that message in a March 19 letter to Scheyer.

What Buchanan didn’t write in his letter was whether he would sign the pledge Scheyer hopes other voters will send the pledge to their politicians asking them to sign it.

“Maybe it will gain traction if they received 50 or 100 of them,” he said.

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It was a big news week on Longboat Key. The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was about to be demolished. A cellular tower was coming to the “Flower Fiesta” sculpture at Publix.

Resident Terry Griffin sat down at the bar at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant last week with a copy of the March 28 issue of the Longboat Observer.

He was especially interested in the cellular tower. He thought it was a good idea, although he said that it would mostly benefit Publix.

Then, he turned the page, saw the story about the swan, peacock hybrid called the “sweacock” and broke into laughter.

“This has gotta be April Fools’,” Griffin said.

April Fools’ Day came early to Longboat Key, with our annual “gotcha” edition hitting stands five days before April 1.

The 100-point “COLONY TO BE DEMOLISHED” headline that ran across the top of the front page fooled more than a few readers.

One reader stopped by our office for a back issue and spotted the headline on the current issue.

“That’s sad,” she said, walking out the door before we could tell her it was an April Fools’ prank.

Resident Gwen Mooney was at the Longboat Key Post Office, where a man was reading the story.

“It’s about time,” he said.

She suggested he read on, but he said “it’s always something with them” and that he is “constantly reading” about the Colony.

One woman, who was featured in a real article in the March 28 issue, said she had hoped her story would make the front page — but understood that the demolition of the Colony was a more important issue.

The demolition of the shuttered resort wasn’t surprising to many residents given the uncertainty surrounding the resort’s future. Still, for many, the idea of it being demolished in the 2013 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam tour was the giveaway — although one reader left a voicemail at our downtown Sarasota office in which he asked where he could buy tickets.

Another reader left a voicemail asking if the ban on car carriers was already in effect. She was worried because a car carrier was scheduled to pick up her car that day and wanted to know if she needed other arrangements.

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Richard Juliani had never heard of the Longboat Observer’s April Fools’ spoof.

When a man walked into his office and asked if a strip club was really opening in the shopping center, he jokingly said, “Yes.” But, by the time the fourth person asked the question in a single day, he wanted to know who was spreading the redhot rumors.

We don’t just fool Longboaters.

The Sarasota Observer, East County Observer and Pelican Press all featured April Fools’ specials.

One reader had a practical question about the East County Observer’s story about an agreement between SchroederManatee Ranch and the state of California to export SMR’s medical marijuana crop: How was the marijuana going to be transported to California?

One woman said she stared long and hard at the front page of the East County Observer’s “magic eye” front page and finally saw the hidden picture: three towers.

The idea of Sarasota County allowing motorists to park on Siesta Key’s white-sand beaches riled a few readers.

One man said he canceled his condominium purchase on Siesta Key. For those who aren’t interested in all the fake news we saw fit to print, the real paper began on page 5A. Still, even the real news fooled one reader, who called to say that we messed up big time by printing two front pages.

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Watchdog for human rights “Iran. Iran. Iran. Wake up, world. Wake energy independence in the United States walked into a stall in a men’s room. up, world.” and Israel a top priority.

“David Harris … I feel you are Jewish,” David Harris, executive director of the “What does energy independence have said the note. “My family is Refuseniks.”

American Jewish Committee, is describing to do with Jews?” Harris said. “This has (Soviet Jews denied emigration.) how he has spent the past 15 years circling been our biggest Achilles heel.”

While in Moscow, Harris visited synathe globe; sitting face to face, looking eye to For 40 years, western petrol dollars have gogues and made Jewish acquaintances to eye with the world’s most powerful heads financed the Islamic jihad. It’s shameful, learn about Jewish life. When he asked the of state; delivering the message incessantly Harris says, how U.S. politicians in that girl why she thought he was Jewish, she and emphatically: Iran told him no parents would cannot have WMDs. ever dare name their son “This is numero uno,” “David” — unless they were Harris said last week after Jewish. addressing a luncheon of Not long after, two uniAJC’s West Coast Florida formed soldiers nabbed chapter at the Sarasota Harris on the street and put Yacht Club. “Imagine Bin him under hotel arrest for Laden with a dirty bomb. three days and two nights.

We would have been in The Russians expelled him to a totally different world Helsinki, and as he left, they then. The marriage of told him don’t try to return. radical Islam and WMDs — “I was on fire,” Harris that’s the world we cannot recalls. “Very inspired. I felt I let materialize.” had become a lifeline.”

From the United States Harris joined the Hebrew to Great Britain and Immigrant Aid Society in Canada; from China to Rome and worked four years Russia, India, Germany helping Jews leave the Soviet and France; from Japan Union legally. In 1979, he to Brazil, Saudia Arabia, joined AJC. He wanted to Egypt, Pakistan, you name influence world policy. it, the heads of state in the Rachel O’Hara Tolerance or terrorism? highest offices know the David Harris: “The real test of Islam is how it treats its Christian minorities.

In spite of his message of name and know the man: optimism to his Sarasota David Harris. audience, in a post-lunch interview, Harris time have been unable to merge in comHe is arguably the world’s most influenframed the state of the world as “much mon purpose to achieve domestically protial advocate for the world’s Jews and the messier” than when he became AJC’s exduced energy independence. “Forty years state of Israel and for worldwide human ecutive director in 1990. rights. He is a modern-day missionary who, later, we are finally starting to see.” As he Then, he says, the world was “uni-polar,” puts it: “The more we devalue Arab oil, the like early prophets, tirelessly and couramore we can change the balance of power.” no longer the bi-polar Cold War world of geously spreads the word. Harris and AJC, the two super powers. In the past 10 years, he says, “cannot remain silent in the face of Roots of passion: persecution however, the world has become increasinjustice. We need to stand up and deBorn in California, Harris attributes his ingly “multi-polar,” Harris says. fend democracy. We are heirs of prophetic passion for AJC’s mission to his parents and While the United States is still the super tradition, a link in a chain that goes back wife, all persecuted Jews. power, “its strength is declining,” especially thousands of years.”

His mother, Nelly, and her family were economically, Harris says. Power is more For Sarasota-Manatee’s Jewish residents, among the last Jewish families to leave distributed. China continues to emerge. hosting Harris is almost akin to hosting a Russia legally in 1929, escaping Stalin.

“Venezuela has been punching above its secretary of state. AJC is a powerful dipThe family traded its Moscow apartment weight, and Iran thinks it can win in the lomatic force. It has 26 U.S. offices and 41 for passports to go to Paris. For the next boxing ring with the U.S. because it has international posts and affiliates. When decade, they encountered anti-Jewish and energy.” And then you have the European a threat, injustice or attack affects Jews, anti-Russian sentiment in France.

Union and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, the state of Israel or persecuted innocents And then in 1941, after a year of hiding China and South Africa). “They all can crearound the world, Harris quickly hopfrom the Nazis, Harris’ mother’s family obate their own blocs,” Harris says. scotches the world, imploring world leadtained visas from a Pennsylvania congressAdd to that wars are now asymmetrical ers to right wrongs. When the Palestinians man to come to the United States. “They — no longer two uniformed enemies easy sought statehood from the United Nations arrived with nothing,” Harris says. “For to identify. “The terrorists are always probin 2011, Harris and his AJC associates held them, the meaning of the Statue of Liberty ing at your weak points,” Harris says. “They 350 meetings in 100 nations, advocating and America is something far deeper and don’t have to go into the boxing ring.” defeat of the move. profound than for those who are born Asked what he sees arising in this global, Harris and his associates are able to do here.” asymmetrical cauldron, Harris says the this in large part because of the more than Harris’ father, Eric, was a science prodigy. future is unfolding now in the Islamic$30 million a year that comes from worldHis parents sent him from Berlin to Vienna Muslim states. wide donors, many of them in Sarasota in 1933 for safety. When he was 16, one of “Samuel Huntington wrote ‘The Clash and Manatee counties. Two weeks ago, for his projects was working on the synthesis of Civilizations and the Remaking of World instance, the Benderson family contribOrder.’ The real clash is within civilizauted $100,000 to AJC in honor of its current of the heavy hydrogen atom — a precursor to the hydrogen bomb. One day in tions,” Harris says. regional president, Ann Virag.

1938, after the Nazis took over Austria, they Who will emerge to define Islam? Will its So when Harris visits Sarasota, he draws expelled Harris’ father from his university.

Muslim leaders permit tolerant and pluthe faithful. They are always eager to hear They detained him until 4 a.m. He spent ralistic societies? Or will it be the Taliban, his take on the future of Israel and world the night and early morning hours forced Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah or the next Bin Laden? order. to shine the boots of Nazi officers.

“Christians have enormous challenges in Reasons for optimism Harris’ father made it to France, and in these countries,” Harris says. “The Jews are Harris couched his remarks last week in a 1940 volunteered for the French army. He gone. The real litmus test of Islam is how it framework of optimism. ended up in the French Foreign Legion treats its Christian minorities.”

“Why am I an optimist?” he asked. in Algeria, later to be held three years in a And we’re seeing it: Coptic Christians “Because I have witnessed in my lifetime Vichy labor camp, mining coal. Harris says persecuted in Egypt. Chaldean Christians Jewish renewal, redemption and renaishis father eventually escaped and hooked leaving Iraq. An American Christian pastor sance … On the 65th anniversary of the up briefly with the U.S. Office of Strategic imprisoned in Iran. Harris ticks off other re-establishment of the state of Israel, it’s a Services, precursor to the CIA. countries where Christian minorities are cause for unadulterated joy.

Harris’ wife, Giulietta, is an Arab Jew increasingly pressured or tormented — “Here’s the good news,” he said: born in Libya. He calls her one of the “ForAlgeria, Nigeria, Lebanon, Pakistan.

• “No threat — not from Iran, not from gotten Jews” of North Africa. During the “For all of us, these stakes are huge,” he Hezbollah — is going to defeat the state of Six-Day War in 1967, Arabs in Libya turned says.

Israel. their aggression on the Jews there. But an What should the United States do?

• “Israel will continue to be a global Arab man hid for six days 10 Jews, includ“If I were running for office, I would say leader in entrepreneurship. ing Harris’ wife’s family. To this day, Harris America needs to restore its strength and • “Israel is on the verge of energy indesays, the man who saved his wife’s family confidence,” Harris says. “We have to get pendence. cloaks his identity for fear of reprisal. beyond the zero-sum games too many • “Israel may one day become an alterWhile the stories of Harris’ family mempoliticians are fighting, and there needs to nate to the Suez Canal to get to the Red bers continue to motivate him, his passion be a spirit of common purpose and comSea.” also comes from his own experience in the promise. Those are not dirty words.

One more: “This country (the United mid-1970s.

“We’re not a red and blue country,” he States) is also on the verge of achieving As one of six Americans teaching in secsays. “We’re a red, white and blue country.” energy independence.” ondary schools in Moscow and Leningrad, Americans, Harris says, need to convince For Harris and AJC, the latter would be a Harris was walking between classes when the world that, on the pressing issues it historic achievement. Ever since the Araba female student slipped a piece of paper faces, “we have the national strength and oil embargo of the 1970s, AJC has made into his hand, a clandestine hand-off. He the national will.”

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The ‘terminators’ attack the Colony Resort The developer plans to tear down the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and build anew are not good for anybody but the developers. Renovation is a viable option.

A group of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board members are advocating the teardown of the Colony instead of renovating the existing units. It’s not the way to go.

The plans require the owners to sign away their deeds and terminate the condominium association. And yet, the developers haven’t told us what the unit owners will get or when they will get it.

If the owners fall for that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you in New York.

There are basically two groups of owners left at the Colony: Those who are disgusted by the mess of the last three years and want to get out at any price; and those who want to stay at the Colony, where we and our families have enjoyed the beach at this wonderful resort for decades.

The developer-termination plans by Vanguard Land LLC and JHM Group are vague and unspecific on key deal points.

For those who want to get out: When will they get their money?

The developers talk about the end of the “approval period” or other unspecific time or contingency, but the reality is, if they really have the money and confidence in the project, they should buy them out now.

This is what “condo terminators” usually do.

Otherwise, it may be three to five years before the project really gets going and any owner sees any money.

Meanwhile, the owners will have to pay nearly $35,000 in dues and taxes for nothing. And insultingly, if the project ever happens, the developers want to give us puny “go-away” money starting at $59,000 for an oceanside condo?

For those of us who want to continue to own condos at the Colony, the developers won’t tell us how much it will cost to continue as deed owners.

They say they will give us a small credit and then we will be allowed to buy back at “market prices.”

I’ll bet the market prices they are projecting are somewhere between $500,000 and $900,000. The developers know the prices they are counting on, but they won’t tell us.

Could they be hiding something? Nah. Which current owner is going to want to shell out this kind of money, $500,000, and only be able to stay for one month? A timeshare at best. Now we are allowed to stay for 30 days at Christmas, 30 days at Easter and 30 days in the summer, or more, if we want.

The problem with the developer plans is they cost too much and will take too long. There are plenty of issues, which are bound to slow it up, that need to be resolved: 1) The first obstacle is the “real vote” on a termination plan. The current straw poll is meaningless. The developers don’t have the votes. Our condo documents say that termination vote must be by 100% of the owners.

Even if the lawyers get around that, Florida statutes (718.117, page 52) say a vote of 80% is required for termination, 190 “yes” votes out of 237 owners. And that a 10% “no” vote will kill a plan, which means the terminators will need 90% of the votes.

Andy Adams and other members of the board have, or control, nearly 30% of the units and have voted against the terminator-developers in the past. If 100% of the

owners do not agree on a termination plan, lawsuits will tie any plans for years.

2) Another huge unknown is the uncertainty of lawsuits with Murf Klauber and Colony Lender. Everybody has been trying to get this resolved for five years. What makes anybody think the current developers will have any more success? If Colony Lender thinks a rich developer is involved, these guys are going to hold out for the moon, which is what has happened.

3) How long will it take the developers to raise $100 million or more for a new resort?

4) How long will the development and approval of a new site plan take? If past projects are any guide, this might be another couple years with lawsuits by antigrowth elements in the town who will surely object to increased density and new high-rise buildings.

5) Obtaining permission from the town to add a new high-rise hotel and 115 extra units at that residential location will not be easy. This, too, will take years and court fights to resolve.

It seems likely that all these contingencies are open ended.

Fortunately, there is another solution for the Colony: renovation.

One example for the Colony might be The Dolphin Towers in Sarasota, which was closed for three years after a floor collapsed. Charlotte Ryan, the condo president, was told by developers that they had to tear down the 35-year-old building.

But Ryan didn’t listen to the chorus and courageously obtained other opinions.

Five engineers said it could be restored, and the Dolphin Towers is now under construction. Many of the original owners will

be moving back in soon at a cost of 20% new construction. Owners who want sell are getting good prices.

We should be so lucky.

The problems at the Colony are mostly cosmetic, according to David Karins Engineering, Mark Hawks of Hawks Nest Construction and other construction firms.

Karins and Hawks have given us firm bids to renovate the Colony condos to the standard they were 10 years ago for $32,000 per unit.

Andy Adams, who built a $1 billion company focusing on residential construction and who owns roughly 50 Colony units, favors renovation because it will provide the best and fastest return on investment for the owners.

The suggestion that the Colony can’t be renovated is foolish and shortsighted. Dozens of the best resorts in Florida are over 50 years old and have been renovated gloriously, maintaining a historic old-Florida style.

In six months to a year, significant areas of the Colony can be completely restored, and many owners and tourists can be back on the beach as before. Owners who still want to get out could then sell for $200,000-plus once the renovations start.

Why should we spend $500,000 to get back our own units for 30 days when we can fix them up for $32,000 and control the condos for our own and tourist use for 365 days?

Blake Fleetwood was formerly on the staff of The New York Times and has written for The New York Times Magazine, New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Village Voice, Atlantic and the Washington Monthly. He is a member of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR + Reception options exist Dear Editor: Last week you published a letter from Mr. John Sandford advocating the erection of a cell tower at the Longboat Island Chapel. He lives at Whitney Beach condominiums, a mile away from the chapel, so he would not have to see it every day, and he would not suffer the loss in property value that the proposed tower has already brought.

If the town were to change the code so that towers could be erected where the complaints about cell tower coverage were greatest, he would probably not be an advocate for the huge, ugly monstrosities. They do not belong anywhere on Longboat Key. No, Mr. Sandford would be better off working to solve his own problem instead of crying to the Town Commission and to your newspaper.

This is a market economy and he could at least go and complain to his cell-phone provider. It would, if urged, supply a femtocell, which could make a huge difference. He could buy a more modern telephone; he could install a home Internet network; he could persuade his fellow condominium residents to install a network for the whole condominium complex; he could change cell signal supplier (the recent study showed that Verizon

provided the highest satisfaction levels); or he could put a simple signal expander in his condo unit.

He could persuade his signal supplier to replace neighboring antennae with 4G/LTE antennae, which have much greater range.

He said Henry Ford would not have introduced the Model T if he had to wait for the self-starter. It is a false analogy. Henry Ford was always ready for the latest technology and was a great innovator. He would never have built the Model T using outdated technology, and if the self-starter had been invented and available at reasonable cost, he would have used it.

The day of the cell tower is over ,and new technology — 4G/LTE and DAS systems — is already available and working.

Ronald T.G. Platt Longboat Key

+ Smoke detectors should be maintained Dear Editor: This year, Longboat Key Fire Rescue has responded to two house fires that were well enveloped in fire prior to the arrival of firefighters. Both these residences were completely destroyed even though the call to 911 was made immediately, the dispatch of the fire department was without delay and the arrival of the fire de-

partment was within five minutes or less. In older homes, as was the case in both these fires on Longboat Key, there were no working smoke detectors.

Luckily, the occupants were either out of the house or awake when the fires were noticed. Ensuring a working detector in a home is of great importance, because it will alert you there is a fire.

Smoke detectors may not look like lifesavers, but they are. Smoke detectors will only provide safety if they’re operable using electricity or hard-wired and/or have a working battery. These devices alert occupants in the incipient, or early, phase of a fire, allowing time to get out.

If the smoke detector is powered by battery, it runs on either a disposable 9-volt battery or a non-replaceable 10-year lithium (“long-life”) battery. A backup battery is usually present on hardwired alarms and may need to be replaced.

These batteries must be tested on a regular basis and, in most cases, should be replaced at least once each year (except for lithium batteries). A smoke detector with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all.

A smoke detector only works when it is properly installed and maintained.

In addition to the basic types of alarms, there are alarms made to meet the needs of people with hearing disabilities. These alarms may use strobe lights that flash and/or vibrate to assist in alerting those who are unable to hear standard smoke alarms when they sound.

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi

Key Club offers summer membership for residents General Manager Jeff Mayers hopes to attract families to the Key Club with five-month summer memberships.

Do you dream of lounging by the pool this summer or getting your golf game back in swing?

Then, the Longboat Key Club & Resort might be the place for you.

The Key Club will offer fivemonth summer memberships running from early May through early October.

Jeff Mayers, who became the Key Club’s general manager in November after its purchase by the Delray Beachbased Ocean Properties Ltd. LLC, said it’s the first summer he is aware of in which summer memberships have been available.

The company hopes to target families with children who are looking for activities during the summer and could also be interested in the Key Club’s summer camp programs.

“Working with previous resorts, it’s something that has been done, so I think that it has a good fit here,” Mayers said.

Annual dues for social memberships typically start at $2,700 for a family but will be available starting at $2,000

Key Club contact For more information about summer memberships, contact Juliette Valin at 387-1661 or email Juliette.Valin@ LongboatKeyClub.com.

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The memberships include access to the property’s beach club and tennis pool, six restaurants, Island House Spa and Fitness Center, member events and Junior Tennis and Sports Camps and Kids Club.

Summer members will also receive discounted member rates for golf and tennis.

“It provides an alternative for the residents of Longboat Key that allows them to take advantage of the amenities it has to offer in the summertime,” Mayers said.

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7:40 p.m. — 500 block of Wedge Lane.

Soliciting. A resident reported a man came to his home and tried to give him a brochure. He told the man he was in violation of the town’s soliciting ordinance. Approximately 30 minutes later, the resident saw the man still sitting in his vehicle. The resident wasn’t able to get a license plate number.

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March 23 SEEKING CLOSURE 1:57 a.m. — 3400 block of GMD. Domestic Disturbance. A woman argued with her intoxicated husband and woke him up after he fell asleep to continue the argument. He woke up, went to the bathroom to vomit, then tried to go back to sleep, but she wanted closure and tried to get him to talk. He then hit her on her head, causing her to fall into the closet. The man said he was defending himself. He was arrested for domestic battery.

March 24 Injured cyclists 9:02 a.m. — Longboat Pass Bridge. Off the Key. Two cyclists were injured while riding in a group over the grated portion of Longboat Pass Bridge. Both cyclists were taken to a hospital for treatment of lacerations and possible head injuries.

Man of the (terry)cloth 9:41 a.m. — Bay Isles Parkway and Harbourside Drive. Suspicious Person. Police received three calls about a man walking around wearing only a robe. A witness who spoke with the man said he was fine and was just out for a walk.

March 25 Road run-in 1:19 p.m. — 4300 block of Chatham Drive. Rescue. A woman was riding her bicycle when a pickup truck driver pulled through a stop sign and caught her tire, causing her to bump her knee. The pickup truck driver drove her home at her request, and her neighbors called police. The woman said she was shaken up but not injured and didn’t want police to complete an ac-

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Abandoned bicycle 3:23 p.m. — 5500 block of GMD. Property Found. A property manager turned in a purple girl’s bicycle that several juvenile males left on the property. Police could only read the last five digits of the serial number and took the bicycle into storage for safekeeping.

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ST. DENIS / FROM PAGE 1A gible to purchase his insurance under the town’s plan.”

To be eligible, though, the town would have to alter the terms of St. Denis’s severance agreement.

Town attorney David Persson explained St. Denis chose to resign, or, “to be terminated without cause,” to negotiate a settlement that gave him a lump sum of $268,364.81 (see sidebar below for payout breakdown).

If St. Denis had chosen retirement, he would have gained permanent access to town health insurance, but would have been ineligible for the settlement he brokered with the Town Commission.

“What Mr. St. Denis is now seeking is to retire for purposes of health insurance only,” Persson said. “But there are concerns about liability, and there are challenges by retroactively changing the terms of the agreement we may or may not be able to overcome. By recharacterizing the contract, you are illegally giving town funds to someone.”

Larson started the conversation by calling St. Denis’ request “in extreme poor taste.”

“If we open this back up, we will have set a precedent for every police officer and code-enforcement officer who may (have resigned and) wants the same benefit,” said Larson, noting that part-time employees don’t receive access to the town’s insurance plan.

Larson was upset town staff has already spent what Bullock estimated was 20 hours of attorney time investigating the issue and still couldn’t produce a recommendation Monday night.

“St. Denis has cost this town enough money already,” Larson said. “This man left with more money than anyone has ever left this town with. He can use some of the hundreds of thousands of dollars we gave him to purchase an insurance policy.”

Larson continued to press the issue, garnering support for her position from other commissioners. Larson said adding St. Denis and his family members to the plan on a permanent basis would cause the cost of the plan to rise for all members.

Although Brown said the contract wouldn’t change, only the insurance benefit would, only Commissioner Phill Younger supported looking into the matter further.

“I have no problem changing his status to retirement if he comes back and pays the hundreds of thousands of dollars he took with him when he left because he didn’t retire,” Larson said.

Brown, Vice Mayor David Brenner and Commissioners Jack Duncan, Terry Gans and Pat Zunz voted for town staff to stop investigating the matter.

“He did what was advantageous at the time and now he’s trying to get a further advantage,” Commissioner Pat Zunz said.

On Tuesday, St. Denis told the Longboat Observer his settlement agreement was brokered “very quickly.”

“When I discovered there was a possibility this could still be done, I asked if it was something the commission would entertain,” St. Denis said. “It got personal and ugly last night, and it’s unfortunate it went down the way that it did. I enjoyed my time with the town and continue to support the town and offer my institutional knowledge of the Key as often as it’s needed.”

It’s the second incident related to St. Denis’ severance agreement to arise in the 18 months since he resigned.

At a Nov. 17, 2011, regular workshop, Larson discovered a resolution amending the 2010-11 fiscal year budget included a $10,365.79 line item to pay for a 401(k) investment on St. Denis’s settlement payout.

The commission approved St. Denis’ severance package, but not the 401(k) investment. St. Denis returned the money later that month after explaining he began diverting his remaining compensation to various categories of deferred compensation after he knew he would be leaving the town.

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St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild Meeting — starts at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The meeting will include an installation Mass for new officers and a luncheon. Contact Michaele McKenna at 383-4096 or annv123@ aol.com.

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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. The group will discuss “life’s important questions” during the month of April. Topics include: life’s meaning, “Who am I?,” “What legacy do I want to leave?”, “Why is there suffering?” and life after death. Call 383-8161.

Longboat Key Garden Club Annual Meeting — starts at 11:30 a.m. at Joan Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The meeting will include a luncheon, beautification awards, the swearing-in of new club officers and the distribution of scholarships and grants.

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Save Our Seabirds Soiree What: The fundraising event will feature live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5 Where: Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.

Info: Tickets are $65. Call 388-3010 for reservations.

Sunday, April 14 Centre Shops Spring Festival — takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The event will feature antiques, artists, jewelry, collectibles, wine tasting, sidewalk sales, food and live music. Contact Steff’s Stuff Antiques at 383-1901 or buttercuponline@hotmail.com.

event will include a meet-and-greet with government officials. Tickets are $85 per person. Call Sharlene at 3654886.

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Wine Tasting — runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive. The event, which includes wines from around the world, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and other hors d’oeuvres, benefits Mote Marine Laboratory.

Admission is $20 and includes a coupon to Harry’s, as well as a wine glass.

Call 383-0777.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk — starts at 9 a.m. at Joan Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Join Team Euphemia Haye in the fight against type 1 diabetes. Register at http://walk.jdrf.org. For more information, contact D’Arcy Arpke at 3833633.

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Party on the Pass — starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Mote Marine Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Dress code is casual attire.

Tickets are $75; reservations are required. Contact Stacy Alexander at 388-4441, Ext. 509, or stacyalexander@mote.org.

Low Country Boil — starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Outboard Club, 1604 Ken Thompson Parkway. The Argus Foundation hosts this all-youcan-eat buffet, which includes shrimp, crab, corn, potatoes and barbecue. The

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A car thief made a splash April 3, 1997, when he drove a stolen Chrysler Lebaron into a swimming pool behind a Schooner Lane

home.

Police attempted to pull over the speeding driver who fled, reaching speeds of more than 80 mph before skidding into the backyard pool.

The man, who had apparently hotwired the car, fled the scene on foot.

Meanwhile, the owner of the Chrysler was left with a sinking feeling.

“That’s the last convertible I’ll ever buy. It only had 40,000 miles on it,” he told the Longboat Observer at the time.

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+ Let freedom ring The town celebrated the bicentennial anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1987, with plans to line Gulf of Mexico Drive with U.S. flags.

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Tennis Center recognizes team captains Nearly 70 people attended an end-of-season party Wednesday, March 27, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. The event, which featured a potluck meal and raffle prizes, also included an awards ceremony to show appreciation for team captains, who received personalized coffee mugs. Out of the dozen leaders the Tennis Center recognized, Patti Ostroski and Jim Bakle were named captains of the year.

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Longboat Harbour celebrates northern neighbors at party Seven Longboat Harbour residents with Canadian roots hosted a party for their neighbors Thursday, March 28. Guests dressed in Canada’s national colors, white and red; sipped Caesars, the Canadian version of a Bloody Mary, made with a clam/tomato juice mixer; and dined on a traditional meal of Habitant pea soup, French Canadian onion soup, chicken Français, smoked salmon penne and maple syrup ice cream.

Patsy & Majella provided entertainment for after-dinner dancing. The duo performed a medley of hits from Canadian singers, such as Michael Buble and Shania Twain.

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Harbourside Seder celebrates freedom For the seventh year, Alan Bandler and Roz Goldberg led a Seder dinner at the Longboat Key Club & Resort’s Harbourside Dining Room. The ritual feast, which marks the beginning of Passover, retells the story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.

The dinner, held March 25, had a record turnout, with 135 attendees, including 25 children.

“That really makes the Seder special, sharing the story with so many kids,” Goldberg said.

On the Seder plate, a bone shank, greens and an egg symbolized the struggle for freedom. A paste, consisting mainly of apples and nuts, representsed the mortar the Israelites

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Prior to the service, adults enjoyed a cocktail hour, while children decorated a Seder plate and made haggadahs, Passover storybooks.

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OBITUARIES Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16 A native of Pittsburgh, he earned his engineering degree from Carnegie Tech, now Carnegie Mellon University, in his hometown.

In his distinguished business career, Mr. Lehne worked for Republic Aviation, Sylvania and the General Telephone & Electronics Corporation. In 1969, President Richard Nixon nominated him as U.S. Assistant Postmaster General, a position he held for three years.

In 1979, Mr. Lehne moved to Longboat Key upon retiring. He helped establish All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. He was also a member of the Longboat Key Club and the Bird Key Yacht Club.

He is survived by his sons, Henry and Charles.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lehne Family Fund at Carnegie Mellon University.

Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28.

Mrs. Schaye was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Medford, Mass. She attended Brook-

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line High School and Boston University and married Edward N. Schaye Feb. 22, 1953. They lived in Beloit, Wis., then Rockford, Ill. The Schayes discovered Longboat Key as a result of their son John working for Nick Bollettieri. They made their first visit to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in 1977.

The plan was to stay Schaye two weeks, but the weather up North was bad, and it was love at first sight, so Ed Schaye commuted while Mrs. Schaye basked for six weeks. They bought at the Colony on that visit. They acquired at Seaplace in 1978 and in Winding Oaks in 1997, when they moved here full time.

A statuesque woman with a mane of curly red hair, Mrs. Schaye was active in all of her communities, including the Girl Scouts in Boston and the sisterhood of congregation B’nai Abraham in Beloit. In Sarasota, she joined the board of Community AIDS Network in 2006 and served as its chairman in 2007 and 2008, becoming chairman emeritus when her health failed. Mrs. Schaye was a great friend to many and loved a good game of cards.

Mrs. Schaye is survived by her husband, Ed; sons John Schaye, of Great Britain, and Robert Schaye, of Beloit; daughter, Elizabeth Ballis, of Chicago;

seven grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Community AIDS Network, 1231 N. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, Fla., 34237; Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fla., 34237; or the charity of your choice.

Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello

Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello, 91, of Longboat Key, died March 25.

Mrs. Wierts-Parrinello served in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. She was stationed in the South Pacific and worked under Gen. Douglas MacArthur. She later served as president of the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Women’s Veterans Association.

In 1966, she became the first employee at Plymouth Harbor, where she served as an executive secretary for more than 21 years.

An organist, Mrs. Wierts-Parrinello played for many years for the First Congregational Church in Sarasota.

Mrs. Wierts-Parrinello was preceded in death by her husbands, C. William Wierts and James Parrinello; daughter, Deborah Wierts; son, William Wierts; and brothers, Raymond, Ralph, Robert and Tom Bott.

She is survived by her daughter, Hazel Wyatt; son, Paul Wierts; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A service was held Friday, March 29, at Toale Brothers Chapel.

WORSHIP SERVICES All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, holds Sunday worship services at 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday communion and anointing services are at 10 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian USA, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Porter is the pastor. 383-8833.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, holds Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Vincent Carroll is the minister. 383-6491.

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, holds contemporary Sunday worship services at 9 a.m.; fellowship and education at 10 a.m.; and traditional Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Bernthal is the pastor. 388-1234.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, holds Sunday Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.; daily Masses at 9 a.m.; and Saturday Masses are at 4 and 6 p.m. Msgr. Gerard Finegan in the pastor. 383-1255.

Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, holds Shabbat services at 8 p.m. Fridays and 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month; and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Jonathan Katz is the rabbi. Call 383-3428.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

ROGER SELLS LUXURY WATERFRONT PROPERTY For the 3rd time in five years, Roger has been named: #1 Realtor in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties • #1 Single Coldwell Banker agent for all of Florida

ROGER SELLS BIRD KEY

ROGER SELLS RITZ TOWER

Bird Key is an exclusive waterfront community, located between Sarasota and Lido Key. Just past the guard house you will find 510 oversized home sites with beautiful homes, wide streets and underground utilities. Bird Key is a boater’s dream, with deep waterways and easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

This exquisite community is centrally located near downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Island Park, St. Armand’s Circle and the pristine beaches of Lido Key. Residents enjoy first-class amenities that only the Ritz-managed staff can offer. Including 24hour security, concierge, theater, fitness, heated pool and spa.

619mourningdovedr.com

$4,495,000

4 bedrooms, 6½ baths

Fabulous, 4BR plus den direct bayfront home. Custom finishes and designer updates throughout. Beautiful city views and deep water for boating. Over-sized three-car garage with workspace and built-ins.

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Life at the Tower Residences is the epitome of luxury living that only the RitzCarlton® can offer. Stylishly furnished with a lively layout that easily flows from room to room. Breathtaking sunsets and city views from the sprawling terrace.

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$1,425,000

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7100longboatdriveeast.com A boater’s dream with deep-water dockage and multiple boat lifts, this property offers two separate homes. $1,295,000

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS

6171gulfofmexicodrive.com Perfect Gulf breezes and ideal sunsets from this 5BR/5½BA beachfront home. Situated on 1+ acre site with an extended, gated entry.

Also includes dock. $3,495,000

350southshoredrive.com Palatial estate with views of the bay and downtown Sarasota. 5BR plus office, formal living and dining rooms. Heated pool.

Spacious 3-car garage. $2,495,000

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islandswest4d.com Endless views of the Gulf and community from this light and bright 2BR/2BA residence.

Furnished. $679,000

PROMENADE promenade405.com This is a wonderful 2BR/2BA beachfront residence in a high service building with awesome amenities. $599,000

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SEAPLACE seaplaceg8301.com Spacious corner residence. Light and bright with winter sunsets. Furnished. $549,500 seaplaceg1211.com Spacious 2BR/2BA with upstairs living area.

Steps to the beach. Furnished. $339,000 seaplaceg4204.com Terrific value, this 2BR is located in the popular G-4 building. $309,000

GRAND BAY longboatkeytowersn802.com grandbay446.com This gorgeous 2BR/2BA direct Gulf residence. Relish sunsets and wonderful vistas of the Enjoy Gulf sunsets on one private terrace and twinkling lights of downtown. $1,395,000 tranquil bay breezes on the other. $995,000

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THE OAKS 332bananapatchcourt.com Cliff Scholz-designed 4+BR with over 5,000 feet of quality construction on the bayside.

Spectacular outdoor living areas. $1,095,000

labellasara504.com Gorgeous bay and city views from this 3BR plus den and two-car garage. Custom builtins and upgrades. Furnished. $2,195,000

sandspoint116.com Gorgeous Gulf views, completely updated, 2BR residence. Furnished. $1,195,000 535Sanctuarydrive203.com This 3BR/3BA is light and bright. Includes one covered parking space. $799,000

WINDING OAKS 3463windingoaksdrive32.com 3BR villa with lake and golf course views.

Maintenance-free. Furnished. $599,000

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280northshoreroad9.com A private community directly on the Gulf.

Indoor swimming pool, elevator and a short walk to the beach. $999,000

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COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 1015bogeylane.com 4BR plus den newer home with views down the canal out to the bay. Upgraded finishes and designer features. $1,895,000 510puttinggreenlane.com This 3BR home is on the sunny southern side of Putting Green Lane. $739,000

grandbay156.com Southern exposure! 3BR/3½BA, Antigua plan offers sprawling bay, city and golf course views from every room. $1,390,000 grandbay241.com Lovely 3BR direct bayfront Antigua with wraparound terraces and 2,900+ living space.

WINDWARD BAY Many upgrades throughout. $1,195,000 windwardbayph5.com grandbay325.com Sweeping bay views from this light and bright South side 3BR/3½BA Biscayne with marina top-floor 2BR/2BA residence. $249,000 and city views. Walls of windows. $829,000 grandbay212.com BAY ISLES 3BR/3½BA Biscayne plan with wraparound bay and pool views. In wonderful condition.

1561harborcaylane.com A boater’s dream – 160' seawall, 2 docks, on a May be purchased furnished. $799,000 protected, deep water harbor, this 4BR/4½BA home has an open layout. $1,399,000

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REAL ESTATE Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.7 million.

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Everett Stephens, 4

Michael, 5, and Ella Shack, 3

Rick and Krissy Coyer with Addison, 2

Theo Kau, 1

Children had ample outlets to channel their holiday excitement Sunday, March 31, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort’s Easter party. The event featured an alfresco brunch behind the club’s Islandside dining room; craft stations that included egg painting, cookie decorating and bunny-ears making; photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny; and a boisterous egg hunt (see a video clip of the action at YourObserver.com).

Poppy, 5, and Ben Gwozdz, 3

Jaxon Cail, 3 Sofi Niebuhr, 7, decorates an egg.

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Right: Russ Gervais with Jack, 9, Quinn, 7, and Will Pappendick, 11

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down by the bay

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Addison Cross, 4, arrived at the egg hunt by catamaran.

Emily Sackett, 10, Mary Grace Cucci, 10, and Gianna Sparks, 10, show off their candy rings.

Cathy C. Meldahl P.A.

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Custom Builders Celeste & Tom Parks

Mar Vista hosts annual children’s Easter egg hunt

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Dash Garden, 1, bumps fists with the Easter Bunny.

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant’s 25th Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 30, drew a crowd of nearly 50 children. Participants scurried around the restaurant’s outdoor deck and lawn along Sarasota Bay. After the hunt, they feasted on doughnuts and candy and posed with the guest of honor, the Easter Bunny.

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LonGboat Harbour - Beach getaway, canal $ views & boat dock. Turnkey furnished.

199,000

PLaYErS CLub Spacious & updated 2BR/2BA condominium. $ Coming to the market soon. Be the first to see it!

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LonGboat Harbour - 2 bed/2 bath condo with serene water views & available boat dock as well as private beach access. Turnkey furnished ready to move in and $255,000 enjoy the Longboat lifestyle

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One of the finest condo homes on Longboat Key. 3200 SF of sheer luxury in impeccable as new condition. 3 Bedrooms/3 baths. 2 car private garage.

Price Reduction noW $2,195,000

DoWntoWn LIFEStYLE - 1350 Main offers luxury living at Downtown’s best location. Resort style pool, fitness center, guest suite, 24 hr concierge, secured parking, aVaILaBLe fRoM $359,000 meeting & social rooms.

Michael Granston | (941) 504 - 8018 | mg@granston.com • homeslnlongboatkey.com • condosindowntownsarasota.com

before you buy or sell, let’s talk over lunch at our neighbor’s, the Dry Dock!

941.383.1051 4 08 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, Fl 34228 www.sarasotadocksiderealty.com 102070

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This rare 2BR/2.5BA furnished townhouse has a serene view of Buttonwood Harbor & a small marina that accommodates boats up to 45 ft. Cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace, hardwood flrs, large screen porch & lots of storage are some of the features of this perfect getaway. Two tennis cts, 2 pools, spa & several decks tucked away around the grounds. Beach access directly across the street.

Lush native vegetation & low density of only 19 units, $495,000 Cathy Meldahl 941-724-7228 or Susan Smith 941-302-3440 941.383.5502 or 941.724.7228 • CathyMeldahl@michaelsaunders.com

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www.barbaraackerman.com barbara@barbaraackerman.com Direct 941-387-1820 Toll-Free 800-910-8728 Lido Beach - Best Waterfront Value Gated

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.

$2,990,000

Ringling Pointe – Stunning Direct Bay Front On 145 feet of deep water with 5BR/3.5 BA, a 2,200 SF master suite, 1,000 bottle wine room, private dock, wading & lap pool w.spa & 8-car garage. $3,490,000 UA ANN

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.

2 Parking spaces are included. $1,340,000

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One Watergate - Beautifully Renovated Two bedroom completely redone in wood, granite and stainless. Exciting downtown location and water views. $599,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES PREMIER BAYFRONT $4,900,000

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Sea Place - Longboat Key

Completely renovated, fully furnished largest two bedroom, two bath ground floor apartment in a beachfront building. $2,900 Per Mo.

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

Captivating City & Bay views with 4 bedrooms and 7,452 SF of quality and elegance. Outdoor living at its best! Infinity-edge pool, 2,460 SF of terraces, boat dock & lift.

L'AMBIANCE 6TH FLOOR NORTHWEST CORNER $2,850,000

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

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3 possible bedrooms with en-suite full baths, plus a powder room and a separate study.

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.

Updated wood & granite kitchen. Hurricane shutters. $1,149,000

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

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

Beachplace - Direct Gulf Front Walk-Down

Corner apartment, completely turnkey furnished with sparkling views of the Gulf of Mexico. 3 full bedrooms, new granite & stainless kitchen, and wood floors. $1,250,000

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.

Fairway Bay - Longboat Key Townhouse

2BR/2.5BA turnkey furnished vacation getaway! Fresh, and bright with ceramic tile, central vacuum, fireplace, bonus area and private 1 - car garage. Bring the family!

$339,000

Coral Cove - Bay Front Dream Mainland Mediterranean perfection with 130' of direct waterfront, 5 bedrooms, home theater, library, family room, infinity-edge pool, boat dock with lift and 4-car garage. $2,499,900

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The Players Club - Gulf Views Fully furnished apartment in beautiful condition Gulfside on Longboat Key in a gated community.

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

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

by DR Horton. 4,363 SF. $749,990

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

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

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

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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

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GARDEN SCRAMBLE

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Mike Fetherston with his granddaughter, Elise, 3

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Longboat Island Chapel hosts Easter egg hunt While their adult relatives worshipped at Longboat Island Chapel, 25 children searched for colored eggs hidden among azalea and bougainvillea bushes Sunday, March 31, in the church’s Meditation Garden. The hunt ended after 30 minutes, and every participant left with a candyfilled bag or basket.

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Chase, 7, Braiden, 11, and Camden Forsyth, 9

Casa del Mar celebrates Easter Children gathered on the front lawn of Casa del Mar Sunday, March 31, for an Easter egg hunt. It didn’t take long for their baskets to overflow with goodies hidden in the grass.

Marcello Comerford-Martineau, 6

Clockwise from left: Liza, 8, Marilyn Francois with her Hayes, 10, Davis, 13 and Jax Goetcheus, 4 niece, Haley Francois

Above: Anjali Antani, 11, with her twin cousins, Devin and Brooks Brady, 4 Right: Alice, 13, Elizabeth and Cara Oates, 9

Photos by Katie Hendrick

Luke Gensinger, 7

Gabriel Luckie Grasse, 1

Bruce Myer 941.387.1859

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Sue Reese and Pat Joyner wore hats for Easter.

Longboat Key’s Top Realtor!

Bruce@BruceMyer.com BruceMyer.com

• First in Number of Homes Sold • First in Sales Volume of Homes Sold • First Class Results Source: Mid Regional MLS for Longboat Key,, 2012

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1980 - 2013

BEACHPLACE - Bldg. 8-#505 Direct gulf front 2BR/2BA completely remodeled and beautiful! $769,000

VACANT LOT in Bay Isles Harbor Section. $1,495,000

PLAYERS CLUB - 2BR/2BA second floor GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE - 3BR/2.5BA home in the “A” building. $499,000 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

L’AMBIANCE 3BR+Office 3BA/2HB Roy- LIGHTHOUSE POINT- 4BR/4.5BA + Office. COREY’S LANDING - 6BR/5.5BA, over al plan with Direct Gulf views & sights Beautiful home with pool, deepwater 4,800 SF of fine living with Bay and golf $1,495,000 over downtown Sarasota $2,695,000 dock & serene water views. $3,995,000 course views.

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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 $620,000 cul-de-sac.

REDUCED! $639,900 gulf views.

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GRAND BAY #222 - 3BR/3BA/2HB, 2nd COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 561 Ranger SANCTUARY III - 5th Floor, 3BR/3.5BA floor home with golf course, bay and Lane, 3BR/2BA canal front ranch home corner residence with Gulf, golf and $1,799,000 tennis views. $845,000 with 2-car garage & boat dock $649,000 bay views.

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

ISLANDER CLUB - 3BR/2BA/2HB, 2nd floor home with golf course, bay and tennis views. $799,000

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.

INN ON THE BEACH #5103 Golf Course view. $239,000 Club Suite #2202 Gulf front. $399,000

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LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS - The west coast’s largest marina has a 45’ slip just for you! $79,500

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THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Addy & Wittig Sells 4 Club Suites since February 2013!

Paul, George, 1, and Penny Brown

Beachplace makes splash at pool party Beachplace residents and their families soaked up the sun Saturday, March 30. Children participated in an egg hunt and then swam off their energy in the club pool.

2013 Addy & Wittig Listings and Sales 4307D 2 Bedroom, Gulf View $1,149,000 Gross Income: $145,700+

3505A Club Suite, Gulf View SOLD at $442,000 Gross Income: $66,100+

1103C 2 Bedroom, Gulf View $1,100,000 Gross Income: $111,300+

2403A Club Suite, Gulf View $440,000 Gross Income: $73,700+

3101C+ 2 Bedroom, Gulf View $950,000 Gross Income: $106,000+

4303A Club Suite, Gulf View $439,000 Gross Income: $56,600+

5401/02B+ 2 Bedroom, Bay/Golf views $699,000 Gross Income: $71,500+

3302A Club Suite, Gulf View $439,000 Gross Income: $64,400+

3504A Club Suite, Gulf View SOLD at $435,000 Gross Income: $63,000

2303A Club Suite, Gulf View $429,000 Gross Income: $71,800+

4301A+ Club Suite, Gulf View $449,000 Gross Income: $56,000+

5302A Club Suite, Golf Course View SOLD at $222,000

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Hannah, 7, and Edward Englander, 5

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AFFORDABLE, TURNKEY, LIGHT & BRIGHT 2BR/1BA mobile home.

Deeded beach access with the benefit of a Bay Marina. Friendly, active 55+ community for you.

Dia Wilson & Mary Moore $109,900 #M5835321

ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED in light colors. 2BR/2BA w/beautiful water views from LR, BR and lanai. Updated kitchen w/ desk, guest BR or den, pools, tennis, marinas.

Seller will pay ½ of main. fee for year totaling $3,948.00. 2 pets OK. Dorothy Cook $239,000 #A3968087

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Ian Addy & Gail Wittig Gailwittig@michaelsaunders.com

941.387.0100

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

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

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2BR/2BA CONDO with great view of Sarasota Bay! TKF, tile floors, central vac. & upgraded kitchen. 2 pools, tennis, boat docks only $30 per mo. Beach access. 2 pets OK. Dorothy Cook $269,000 #A3969335

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BAY VIEW LBK 2BR/2BA designer furnished, boat docks, beach cabana, pets welcome. A must see.

Great complex, shows like a model. Best value on LBK. Hurry Marc Turner $399,000 #A3926740 NORTH END LOCATION on west side of Gulf of Mexico Dr. Enjoy beach walks, lazy sun filled beach days, colorful sunsets & beautiful landscaping. 3BR/3BA main house with 1BR/1BA in-law apt. Van VanArtsdalen $599,000 #M5832791

• Leading Specialists at Longboat Key Club & Resort • 63+ Years of Combined Real Estate Sales Experience • Team Sales Exceed $221 Million Since 2005 • 2010, 2011& 2012 Top Sales Team Michael Saunders & Company, Longboat Key

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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.

This property is located at end of the street, mesmerizing views of Sarasota Bay w/canal access for boating. 2BR/2BA each side, could be single family residence or keep for steady income.

Teresia Bradford $975,000 #M5832504

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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

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

by Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts magical Easter celebration

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Jade Gallagher, 10, and her sisters Emma, 8, and Brooke, 5, received bunny balloon animals.

Bird Key Yacht Club put a magical spin on its annual Easter celebration Sunday, March 31. The event featured traditional Easter activities, including a visit from the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt, as well as an interactive performance by magician Stevie Dee. Following the egg hunt, there was a buffet brunch, complete with an Easter basketshaped ice sculpture centerpiece.

Michael Saunders & Company, 94064

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Waylon Carr, 2, shows his mom, Caroline, an egg the Easter Bunny gave him.

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NEW LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS

Bayside 3 BR condos 3,200 to 3,400 sq.ft. w/ 2 car garage & dock.

Above: Magician Stevie Dee turns Ben Elliot, 12, into a bunny rabbit.

Fully furnished with clubroom, exercise room, plus bayside pool & spa.

Left: Julia Weigand, Caroline Weigand and Samantha Pursley

$1,600,000 to $2,400,000

A-TISKET, A-TASKET

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

Easter Bunny visits kids at Sarasota Yacht Club brunch Sarasota Yacht Club members got a special treat Saturday, March 30: Peter Cottontail made an appearance at Easter brunch.

MEDITTERANEAN BAYFRONT ESTATE $8,700,000 WESTWAY ESTATE ON NEW PASS $8,900,000 5BR 10,000 sq. ft. masterpiece. Views plus dock.

4BR home + 4BR guest house. 210’ frontage with dock.

RITZ CARLTON TOWER RESIDENCE $2,295,000 Southeast corner 10th floor 3,750 SF. Incredible bay views.

BAYFRONT POINT 4BR ESTATE $7,650,000 One private acre+ separate guest house. Boat docks.

WATER CLUB II GULFFRONT $1,595,000 Southern exposure, 6th floor, 10’ceilings views of Gulf and City.

OLD FLORIDA CHARM BAYSIDE $3,250,000 4,400 SF home w/ open views, dock & private beach.

David, Isabelle, 8, Thomas, 11, and Lori France

Clare Messer, 5, and Lilliana Sultana, 5

Taylor, 9, Ellie, 4 and Darby Gerth, 7

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Andrew and Ella Russell are both 9 years old.

Sand Cay hosts hoppin’ Easter celebration A sunny, 75-degree morning Friday, March 29, provided sublime party conditions at Sand Cay Beach Resort. Children drew Easter-themed pictures in a chalk-art contest (the winning image: a chocolate bunny factory), participated in friendly athletic competitions (hula-hooping and basketball), jumped around in a bouncy castle, hunted for eggs, posed with the Easter Bunny and swam in the pool. After all the action, guests enjoyed a picnic.

AUSTRALIA. Longboat Key residents Elizabeth Dohan and Len Barrett share their Longboat Observer news with Sir Edmund Barton, the first prime minister of Australia, in Port Maquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

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real estate | transactions

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2,725,000 The following residential realestate transactions took place between March 18 and March 22.

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Russell and Marjorie McCorkle sold their home at 6453 Gulfside Road to Ronald Brown Jr., of Wilmington, Del., for $2,725,000. Built in 1971, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.26 million in 2000.

Country Club Shores

David Cuthell and Catherine Smith-Cuthell, of New York, sold their home at 573 Halyard Lane to Mark and Leslie Backes, of Apollo Beach, for $710,000. Built in 1964, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,884

Toronto, Ohio, for $285,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,284 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $160,000 in 1985.

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Earl Ware Jr., of Tampa, sold his Unit 102 condominium at 1075 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jack and Jennifer Massey, of Atlanta, for $500,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,392 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $131,500 in 1990.

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Longboat Key Hideaway LLC sold the Unit 303 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Sharman Rosen, of Newton Center, Mass., for $1,025,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,122 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,325,000 in 2006.

Brian and Paula Yorke, of Beaver Falls, Pa., sold their Unit 202 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Roger and Rhonda Werner, of Greenwood, Ind., for $750,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,842 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $438,000 in 1999.

Wolfson, of Merrick, N.Y., for $400,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,551 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $465,000 in 2010.

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This home at 6453 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. square feet of living area. It previously sold for $375,000 in 2000.

Lee and Frances Rothenberg, of Bradenton, sold their home at 561 Birdie Lane to Ravi Akhoury, of Florham Park, N.J., for $635,000. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 1,822 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,000 in 1992.

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Stephen Dull and William Baites, of Greensboro, N.C., sold their Penthouse 1 condominium at 401 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gary and Darla Elkin, of The Woodlands, Texas, for $595,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,314 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $387,500 in 2005.

Longboat Shores

Arthur and Carol Saxon, of University Park, sold their home at 625 Buttonwood Drive to James Buchanan, of Longboat Key, for $580,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,304 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $380,000 in 1998.

Aquarius Club

Monica Wolfson, of Merrick, N.Y., sold her Unit 1-D condominium at 1701 Gulf of Mexico Drive to 2254165 Ontario Inc. for $575,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,551 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $400,000 in 2008.

2254165 Ontario Inc. sold the Unit 2-D condominium at 1701 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Monica

American Momentum Bank sold the Unit 203 condominium at 5621 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jason and Marsha Lesser, of Clearwater, for $367,400. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,731 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $880,000 in 2005.

Harbour Villa Club at the Buccaneer

Lamia McKearn, of Baton Rouge, La., sold the Unit 202 condominium at 615 Dream Island Road to Dream Island Luce LLC for $319,000. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,293 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $545,000 in 2003.

Buttonwood Cove

Teramana Land Development Co. sold the Unit 302 condominium at 3630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Albert and Jill Teramana, of

Gerald Sweeney Jr., trustee, of Chicago, sold the Unit 7 condominium at 769 John Ringling Blvd. to W. Kirby Wagg, of Ontario, Canada, for $250,000. Built in 1965, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 938 square feet of living area.

Marsha Zapson, of Sarasota, sold her Unit 103 condominium at 600 Sutton Place to Richard and Janice Pearce, of Boalsburg, Pa., for $250,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 992 square feet of living area.

St. Armands John Ringling Estates

James and Laura Turner, trustees, sold the home at 309 S. Washington Drive to The Irrevocable Trust Agreement for the Buckley Family Trust for $1,785,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,210 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.4 million in 2010.

Antonia Zwicker, trustee, sold the home at 228 Van Buren Place to Thomas Greer II, of Sarasota, for $680,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,803 square feet of living area.

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4621 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 15C #A3964064 $499,000 Richard Perlman

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BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 22 through March 28, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive) Address 535 Sanctuary Drive 3636 Fair Oaks Place 415 L’Ambiance Drive

602 Buttonwood Drive 3341 Bayou Sound 571 Birdie Lane 751 Fox St. 1945 GMD 4330 Falmouth Drive 775 Longboat Club Road 775 Longboat Club Road 691 El Centro 2004 Harbourside Drive 584 Halyard Lane 671 Spanish Drive S. 3556 Fair Oaks Lane 4401 GMD 882 Spanish Drive S. 868 Spanish Drive N. 1965 GMD

Permit Applicant Amount Interior Raymond Sobieck, trustee $236,570 Interior and elevator Robert Heller $154,028 Windows Nisabe Corp. $105,873 Siding, doors and re-roof Robert Erker $88,527 Doors Howard Tessler $50,000 Lift and seawall Virginia O’Connor $48,450 Roof Jo Anne Kirk $38,890 Kitchen Gabriel Najarian $36,360 Kitchen Donald Thomson $24,600 Windows Barbara Raphael, trustee $14,587 Doors Maria Maheras $14,324 Kitchen John Mans $12,000 Doors Gary Ehlers $10,409 Demolition William Bowe, trustee $10,000 Window and door Margaret Covney $8,000 Door Leah McCoy Soderblom $6,460 Window Judith Goldman $5,122 Window and door Joseph Orear $4,691 Doors Robert Collis $4,000 Window Elaine Keating, trustee $2,739.77

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James Conway, trustee, of Sheboygan, Wis., sold the Unit 609 condominium at 800 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Ravi and Manuja Mattu, of Newport Coast, Calif., for $495,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,150 square feet of

6304 41St E Ct #A3970535 $289,000 Maxine Holland

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Vernon and Ruth Larson, of Minneapolis, sold their Unit 8E condominium at 1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Barry and Cheryl Ewoldt, of Dysart, Iowa, for $475,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,403 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $43,200 in 1972.

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1281 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 1104 #A3963869 $1,995,000 Hannerle Moore

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1281 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 307 #A3975182 $1,800,000 Deborah Beacham

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531 Yardarm Ln #A3967349 $1,799,000 Maureen Horn

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450 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # B306 #A3934244 $275,000 Bobbi Banan

3040 Grand Bay Blvd # 263 #A3969282 $1,599,000 Michael Moulton

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2525 Mulberry Ter #A3972554 $1,395,000 Leonard Giarrano

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3808 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 103 #A3957718 $199,900 Stephen Harris

415 L Ambiance Dr # B302 #A3975224 $1,390,000 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

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3351 Sabal Cove Ln #A3970391 $1,275,000 David Simon

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240 Sands Point Rd # 4307 #A3964535 $1,149,000 Ian Addy Pa

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2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 8B #A3968382 $735,000 Sandi Layfield

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4235 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # G203 #A3936274 $239,000 Eileen Burke

1350 Main St # 1702 #A3950341 Debbie Lane

8263 Archers Ct #A3938017 $2,995,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

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Gordana Oldja sold her Unit B-209 condominium at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive to William Sander, of Sarasota, for $1 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,230 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.1 million in 2004.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business The company capitalizes on ‘special touches’ that go the extra mile with clients.

St. Armands Travel, an agency specializing in luxury excursions, proves how personal relationships with clients and attention to detail can beat the behemoth competition: the Internet, now found in the pockets of 125.9 million smartphone-wielding Americans.

“We create travel opportunities you cannot Google,” said Steve Lawson, who owns the company with his wife, Carol.

“Our clients aren’t buying commodities; they’re buying experiences.”

St. Armands Travel, at 415 St. Armands Circle, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, a longevity achieved by offering intricacies for the discriminating traveler, Lawson said.

“Sure, you can click on an online special for a flight and a hotel room, but then you’re at the mercy of the deal and can’t be sure you’ll get exactly what you want,” he said. The Lawsons’ customers, on the other hand, don’t have to make compromises to accommodate blackout dates or room availability. Their restaurant and tour recommendations are personally vetted, so they can experience their destina-

tion like a local. They also receive VIP treatment, such as an escort who carries their bag through the customs line or a flower arrangement waiting in their hotel room.

The company’s fifth owners, the Lawsons, purchased St. Armands Travel in 1997, following a four-year stint at a budget agency in Orlando. While visiting Carol Lawson’s mother in Bradenton, they came across a classified ad for a travel agency.

“We were beside ourselves,” Steve Lawson said. “St. Armands Circle? It doesn’t get better than that,” he said of the business’s proximity to affluent customers in Sarasota and Longboat Key who would appreciate travel agents willing to go the extra mile.

The company wasn’t lucrative when the Lawsons acquired it — it had slipped from the No. 1 agency on Florida’s west coast in the 1980s to doing less than $1 million in annual sales — but, within 12 years, it increased sales by 400% and earned a membership with Virtuoso, an invitation-only organization for elite travel that includes only approximately 300 agencies worldwide.

A Storied Half Century From a filling station to a former art studio, St. Armands Travel has had several homes. Throughout its many moves and new sets of leaders, it’s prevailed as a source for luxury voyagers. Here’s a brief timeline.

• Early 1962: Sarasota businessman Robert Haynes coins four travel agency names: Longboat Key Travel, Southgate Travel, Venice Travel and St. Armands Travel.

• Late 1962: Haynes’s employee, Mary Lyons, purchases St. Armands Travel and opens it in a filling station next to the Elbow Room on St. Armands Key.

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Steve and Carol Lawson, middle, met Jean Michel Cousteau, Jacques Cousteau’s son, right, and his wife, Nancy Marr, left, while cruising in Tahiti “years ago,” Steve Lawson said. The Lawsons share the ocean explorer’s recommendations with clients.

The Lawsons hosted afternoon teas with thousands of innkeepers, cruise directors, airline representatives, maître d’s and concierges at annual conventions to establish trustworthy allies around the globe.

“It’s about fulfilling hopes, wishes and dreams,” Steve Lawson said, remembering a couple who wanted to explore Istanbul a few days before em-

barking on a cruise from there.

The dates corresponded with the World Cup, which meant no hotel vacancies. A do-ityourself traveler booking online would have given up, but, thanks to the Lawsons’ connections, the couple stayed in the personal home of a Turkish Virtuoso member. “It’s been years, and they still say it was their best experience abroad.”

Read the Lawsons’ top five travel recommendations at YourObserver.com.

• Late 1960s: Lyons moves the agency from the filling station to front office of Markman Realty on St. Armands Circle.

• 1970: Lyons moves the agency to Klauck’s Five and Ten store, near the present location of Armel Jewelers.

• 1972: Lyons sells the agency to Gail Billings.

• 1978: Joyce Allen and Nancy Blee purchase St. Armands Travel, move it to the second floor near the corner of Madison and Boulevard of the Presidents.

They build the company up to the No. 1 luxury travel agent on Florida’s west coast.

Among the thrills they arrange for their clients: a ride on the Concorde.

• 1992: The Andersons purchase the agency.

• 1997: Steve and Carol Lawson buy St. Armands Travel and increase sales 400%; move into John Dineen’s art gallery.

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by Katie Hendrick | Community Editor

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Longboat Chamber of Commerce welcomes members to new home Sixty people turned out Tuesday, March 26, to Mediterranean Plaza to see the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce’s new headquarters.

In mid-March, the chamber moved from 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive to 595 Bay Isles Road, Suite F. Guests toured the office, mingled and enjoyed light refreshments and entertainment by disc jockey Wayne DeLair, of DeLair Entertainment.

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sand cay – 2BD/2BA with fabulous Gulf front and Bay views! Fully furnished, great rental property. Accommodates 4 guests. Call for a rental history! $324,900

lonGboat harbour – Charming 2BD/2BA corner residence features an enclosed lanai overlooking the shimmering salt water canals and swimming pool. $275,000

lonGboat harbour – First floor corner condo with canal views from nearly every room! This turnkey furnished 2BD/2BA condo features a functional kitchen with a pass-through. $249,000

941.387.1803

Andrew Bers | 941.383.2550

lkoy@coldwellbanker.com

andrew@andrewbers.com AndrewBers.com 546 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228

Tour Lynne’s properties at

www.lynnekoy.com

At The Chart House on Longboat Key

Broker / Associate, CRB, CRS, GRI Previews International Property Specialist International President’s Premier, Involved Citizen: Sarasota Opera, SPARCC, Make-a Wish, Meals on Wheels, Breast Cancer Awareness

Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission.

Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

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You can search Lynne’s website in 13 languages – including English.

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FLASHY SUNSET

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Tuesday, March 26

59

46

88 (1997)

41 (1956)

Wednesday, March 27

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90 (1994)

40 (1979)

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40 (1969)

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49

88 (2007)

41 (1955)

Sunday, March 31

79

55

89 (1965)

39 (1971)

Monday, April 1

78

66

94 (1974)

41 (2003)

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26 Slightest 89 Mouth piece?

27 December 90 Toothpaste holder purchase 91 Groups of 29 Maui mouthful customers 30 Chinchilla’s coat 95 Unwritten exams 33 Chic 97 12th Hebrew 35 Beat a path month 36 Egyptian cobras 98 “Dennis the 37 Viva voce Menace” cartoonist 40 West Wing Ketcham underling 99 Rims 41 Group of three 100 Having many irons performers in the fire 42 Turkish bigwigs 101 Treadbare 43 Stealthy stealer 102 Aces, e.g.

45 Something to 104 It can follow “you” shake or lend 46 “Classical” opening 105 Attendance fig., often 47 Curtain call 106 Parched 48 Alveoli site 49 About half of table 107 “Santa ___” 108 Rosemary’s creator salt, chemically 111 Treasure keepers 52 Shield for Zeus or 113 Bare-knuckle, as Athena politics 55 Impertinent talk 119 In this place, in 56 Like some legalese waistbands 120 Confirmation 57 Arrests phrase 60 “The ___ Professor” 121 Melodic musical 62 Literary bear passages 64 Japanese soup 122 College application choice pieces 65 “Messenger” 123 His and ___ compound 124 Braying beasts 66 They take slow, leisurely routes

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34 Humorous fellow 35 Send a message by wire 36 Discrimination against senior citizens 38 “Das Boot” setting 39 Compulsion by threat 41 Consequently 42 Tutor in “The King and I” 44 Avg., size-wise 48 Establish, as rules 49 Withdrawn apple spray 50 Japanese immigrant’s child 51 Grouchy facial expression 53 “The ___ Sanctum” 54 Soap and water results 55 Pigs’ place 56 Sort of board 57 Toasting candidate

58 Excessive 59 Some graffiti removers 61 Flavor savorer 63 Say it’s so 67 Sci-fi sightings 68 Hosiery mishap 69 Lean and lovely 72 Conveying little weight 76 Rankled 78 Helpful hints 80 City on the Oka River, near Moscow 82 “The Lost Symbol” author Brown 84 Blacksmith’s hammers 86 Aquatic organism 87 “... ___ the twain shall meet” 88 “To be,” to Brutus 90 Go superfast 91 Mexican restaurant chain 92 Rancher’s rope 93 Hero of “Cold Mountain” 94 Barely achieve (with “out”) 95 West African tree with large leaves 96 Runs the football 101 Outshines 102 Carpenter’s boring tool 103 “Glycerine” opener 106 Reprieve from the governor 107 Auto maintenance operation 109 Completely botch 110 How not to run 112 Poseidon’s domain 114 “Wonderful!”

115 Palindromic relative 116 Acronym for mad cow disease 117 “The Thin Man” co-star 118 Suffix with “host” or “lion”

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Items Under $200 For Sale

General Merchandise

Homes For Rent

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

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.

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.

INFLATABLE DINGY. 8' West Marine. Good condition. Floor boards. $125. 941 383 4799.

LADIES BICYCLE Red, with chrome fenders, $25.

941-383-5313.

PATIO SET- 4 white cast aluminum chairs with 48" glass top round table, $199. 941-749-5010.

ROCKING CRADLE: Antique Solid Wood, from England. Excellent Condition, $185.00. Call 941-383-1210.

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

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

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale 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.

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.

Boats 9'X5' INFLATABLE RAFT with Suzuki four stroke 6 HP Outboard Motor. Raft has removable floor.

Good condition, $1900. Call 941-383-4151.

Boats are selling very well. Season is busy, busy, busy. Keeping it simple, “Business On A Handshake”. I also buy boats. Please visit: 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

Furnishings MANATEE AUCTIONS: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers. Furniture: Beds, Dressers, Sofas, Tables. TV’s, Records, Books, antiques, collectibles, etc. Don’t give your items away, let us sell them for you! Delivery & pick-up available.

941-527-6571.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales FRENCH FLEA MARKET DAY at historic Towles Court Artist Colony. Sat. April 6th, 9a.m.-3p.m.

Find incredible art, antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry, art supplies, frames and furnishings at bargain prices! Adams Lane west of 301 just south of Ringling Blvd.

LARGE SALE: Something for everyone! Friday and Saturday, 9a.m.-2p.m., 1060 Bogey Lane, Longboat Key.

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

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

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

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

Help Wanted HOUSEKEEPER - Looking for a mature woman to live in a large Bay Isles home, free of any charges (telephone, cable TV and internet provided), in return for cleaning, care of lanai plants, and identifying need for and arranging upkeep repairs.

Home is without any family or guest visitors approximately nine months of each year. Separate housekeeper suite can be occupied year round, regardless of visitors. The entire home, including pool and spa, can be used when visitors not in residence. Will commit to at least 3 years for this position. Respond to Cindy, 941-383-5032.

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.

Condos/Apts. For Rent 1BR/1BA IN the Village. Year lease. Walk to Whitney Beach. Small pet. Non-smoking preferred. 941-792-0411.

ASHTON LAKES: 3BR/2BA, 1car garage. Annual rental. $1200/mo. 941-966-8826, 941-228-3946.

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.

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.

LONGBOAT HARBOR: 2BR/2BA, elegant top floor, furnished, bay/harbor views, W/D and whirlpool in unit, 4 pools, tennis, activities, exercise room w/ sauna, clubhouse, private beach, beach house with showers. Available April 15. Annual lease. Non-smoking. No pets.

Call 941-544-4509.

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.

Condos For Sale

RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925

LOOKING FOR Longboat Key House to Rent from December 15 to April 15 or yearly lease. Must be on canal and accept well behaved Lab. Send info to: ipiking@aol.com or Thomas King 804-337-6976.

“Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

Homes For Sale

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

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

FREE Wireless High Speed Internet

“Where People Return Year After Year” “INTENTIONALLY BETTER” 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.

LONGBOAT KEY: Waterfront: 2BR/2.5BA, City/Bay Views; elevator; hardwood floors; 2200sq.ft., 2 docks, beach access. You will be Surprised!! Bank approved. $1,230,000.

Brokers paid. 941-650-9761.

Open House LONGBOAT KEY: OPEN HOUSE. Saturday and Sunday, April 6th & 7th, 12:30-4p.m. 840 Tarawitt Dr. Waterfront: 2BR/2.5BA, City/Bay Views; elevator; hardwood floors; 2200sq.ft., 2 docks.

Must see. You will be Surprised!! Bank approved. $1,230,000. Brokers paid. 941-650-9761.

Out-of-State Property PRIVATE ISLAND RETREAT 3BR/2BA, Soft Contemporary Home. (8) Boat docks. Buckeye Lake Ohio. $795,000. 941-685-8892.

Real Estate Wanted LBK FAIRWAY BAY - ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING? Fairway Bay renter looking to become part of the community will pay top dollar for condo with view and indoor parking.

Contact 973-464-2809 or PL1237@yahoo.com

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

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 May, Aug., Sept., Oct., Dec., 2013.

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

LBK BEACHPLACE condo. Beautifully furnished beachfront condo, 2BR/2BA with all amenities.

Internet, TV. Available May to December 15, 2014.

Non-smoking. 941-383-5495.

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

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

This week’s Crossword answers

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

General Merchandise 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.

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

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

This week’s Sudoku answers

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

201-694-9222.

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!

Exceptional Vacation Rentals Since 1994 Homes & Condominiums Studios to Six Bedrooms Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden Excellent Service & Staff

2301 Gulf of Mexico #115 $1,299,000 Call Janet Hopkins, Broker 941-748-8090 or 941-284-0888

FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION

LBK PLAYERS Club 3BR/3BA on water.

Beautifully furnished. $899k. 708-814-7445.

CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT

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 all or parts of Jan. through April 2014 $10,000/month. Mature non-smoking, pet-free couple only. Call 203-500-5666.

CONDO: 2BR/2BA, on bay with beautiful view, beach access. Available May 2013 through May 2014. Bob, 502-216-5255.

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 87127

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

www.FLvacationconnection.com 941-387-9709 877-705-2460

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

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This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. A tailor entered a bridge tournament. He came to the table but got confused when he was told he had to follow suit.

2. I think a computer is almost human but for the fact that it does not blame another computer for all its dumb mistakes.

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Adult Care Services

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

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

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.

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.

PRIVATEER WINTER 2014. 3 month rental.

2BR/2BA with full Gulf views. Pool, tennis, beautiful beach and watch complete sunsets from two balconies. Please call 1-203-803-0655 for more information.

PROPERTY OWNERS: We need weekly LBK rentals to add to our inventory!

A Paradise Vacation Rentals 941-778-4800.

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.

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

References. 941-761-2656.

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

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

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Free Classified when the total value of your merchandise is $200 or less (each item must be priced). Run 2 consecutive weeks in any Observer. Only one Free-Bee per month.

Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367

Fax your adLPalong with your name, address, Reserved Space phone # and which Observer you want to be in to 941.362.4808 or mail to

Ask about our special rates!

Wagner Realty Since 1939 www.wagnerrentals.com

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Furniture Repair

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WHY BUY NEW? Refinish, restrap, resling your patio furniture. Factory Direct. Florida Patio Furniture. Cal Karen, 941-773-1713.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

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

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

FRIDAY **APRIL 5**

SKEDMAR HANDYMAN SERVICES. Tile, hardwood flooring, painting, pressure cleaning, window cleaning, light electrical, light plumbing.

No job too small. Licensed and insured.

941-914-8508.

 LIVE MAINE LOBSTER  BLUE FIN CRAB CAKES  PRIME RIB  VEAL PICATTA ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH CHEF’S CHOICE STARCH & VEGETABLE

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS

HOMEMADE PIES! AND MUCH MORE... JUST ASK...

20 YRS. EXPERIENCE

TLC AUTO TRANSPORT Will drive your vehicle North or South. A component retired Senior.

Call Dave, 912-713-4325.

Carpentry

Catering BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE

Auto Transport

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5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Rental office 9a.m. - 5p.m. M-F

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

FRIDAYS NOW OPEN 8A.M.-8P.M. FULL MENU AVAILABLE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

No phoNe orders accepted.

No commercial advertisiNg iN Free-Bee sectioN.

TILE TILE TILE All Variations of Ceramic Tile Supplied & Installed.

Free Estimates & Custom Designs.

383-3787 CALL FOR RESERVATIONS BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

Expert Marble & Travertine Installation Floor & Walls

Cleaning

Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

Call Ashdown Flooring, Inc. LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED

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.

Masonry

Computer Services

Ads may also be emailed to: classified@yourobserver.com

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS

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

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.

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MLS#A3972009 Longboat Key, Fairway Bay. $439,000 Bruce Myer, 941-387-1859 Open bay views from this 2BR/2BA end residence with 1 covered parking space MLS#A3972717 Sarasota, Lido Surf And Sand. $359,000 Inger Lill, 941-388-3966 Gulf front condo complex 2BR/2BA corner unit with large screened balcony.

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Longboat Key, Cedars East Condo. $239,000 Maggie Hicks, 941-3871860 2BR/2+BA Southern exposure; cool beach breezes; lots of amenities.

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