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Welcome, baby Baldwin

Bay Isles fights speeders with a new approach to traffic calming.

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Country Club Shores residents have a new, young neighbor. On Dec. 17, the Baldwin family grew by one when Jon “Tripp” Bradford Baldwin III arrived. He was welcomed by his parents JB and Kelly, a Coldwell Banker Realtor, and big sister Anna Grace.

Observer Challenge crowns new champions.

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Kris, Kristen and Laney Bowman.

Stephen Nicolai attempts an overhead smash while his partner, Phil Crutchfield, looks on during the Jan. 13 semifinal round of the 19th annual Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament.

Bell-ringing success

Town asks for a path forward

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church for sure topped Santa’s nice list. Each year, the group takes turns volunteering to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Bell Campaign. In 2018, the group repeated its success from previous years and was a top fundraising group in Sarasota. It raised $26,596.

In 2017, it raised $25,642.

The group comprised 107 volunteers who rang for 220 hours during the holiday season.

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List of transportation priorities includes addition to north-end trail.

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Trail extension added to town’s transportation wish list Country Club Shores turn lane is still top request for funding.

PROJECT PRIORITIES

Current trail Proposed addition to trail

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Longboat Key’s wish list of transportation improvement projects submitted to the Sarasota/ Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization fund this year looks much the same as it did the previous year, but with one notable exception: a connection of the town’s multiuse trail from Broadway Street to the Longboat Pass bridge.

The trail on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive crosses Broadway Street and runs north to a crosswalk, where it transitions to the west side of the highway.

The proposal would establish a 10-foot wide multiuse trail to fill the gap on the east side of GMD to the Longboat Pass, as permitting and right of way issues allow, and also on the west side, from Broadway Street to the crosswalk to the north.

“Between now and June, we should learn if it is going to be funded,” Town Manager Tom Harmer said.

The Sarasota/Bradenton MPO is a 17-member regional transportation planning body for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Northbound cyclists and pedestrians must cross Gulf of Mexico Drive from east to west to stay on the multiuse trail after passing Broadway Street.

to prioritize projects for funding.

Commissioner Jack Daly, a voting member of the MPO regional board, said there are many people on Longboat Key who walk or cycle along the trail elsewhere on the island and would benefit from a final connection. The problem, Daly said, is there is no guarantee that a project will get financial backing because of the number of regional proposals and a limited pool of money.

“The project goes to the region-

al committee, who will vote.

Those recommendations then go to the state,” Daly said. “I am only one vote.”

If funding for a project is rejected, it can be proposed again. In some cases, depending on funding competition, that project could move up the MPO priority list, he said.

Even though the town would like to see the trail connection, the top funding request sent to the MPO is a several-years-old

proposal to build left turn lanes near Country Club Shores, from Longboat Club Road to Channel Drive.

“We have been pushing that along for financing,” for two or three years, Daly said.

Also on the commission’s MPO project priorities are traffic circles at Broadway Street and GMD on the north end and Longboat Club Road and GMD on the southern end.

Around 9,700 vehicles pass the Broadway and GMD intersection in both directions on a daily basis.

There is no timeline for consideration of the traffic circle, but $150,000 has been set aside by the Town Commission to further

Four projects were submitted to the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding consideration: n Left-turn lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive into the Country Club Shores neighborhood, from Longboat Club Road to Channel Drive. n Roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street n Roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Longboat Club Road n Extension of 10-foot-wide multiuse trail from Broadway Street to the Longboat Pass bridge.

study its feasibility.

The proposed traffic circle at Longboat Club Road, however, is even further off because the Resort at Longboat Key Club has not filed plans to convert 300 residential units within Islandside to tourism units and construct a $100 million hotel.

The May 2015 referendum for the hotel was approved by 1,948 votes, or 53% in favor, to 1,721 votes, or 47% against.

“Until the Longboat Key Club files a plan, it’s a preliminary project,” Daly said.

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the tables Bay Isles plan to install traffic-calming measures on its main road doesn’t agree with everyone.

THEY SAID IT

SUZANNE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER

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he line of motorists waiting at Bay Isles’ south entrance gate on a recent Monday morning was five cars deep.

Vehicles paused at the gated-community’s guard house included a delivery van, a plumber’s work truck and three personal cars.

It is this kind of traffic that has prompted members of the Bay Isles Association, the governing board of the 19 homeowners associations where 1,600 people live, to vote in December to install four speed tables on the north and south end of Harbourside Drive, Bay Isles’ main road, where the posted speed limit is 30 mph.

“We don’t want to do anything to disrupt,” said Bob Simmons, president of Bay Isles Association. “We just want people to slow down.”

Some residents say speeding on Harbourside Drive has been an issue for a number of years where part of the road is four lanes and the other part is a winding twolane stretch. Back in 2011, a safety committee was formed by the association to look at the issue, Simmons said. To date, there have been no serious traffic accidents inside the development.

A year after the safety committee was formed, four electronic speed monitors were placed along the road to alert drivers to how fast they were going. Simmons said those monitors proved ineffective in slowing down traffic.

Now, the association has approved something far more likely to grab drivers’ attention.

The planned speed tables are expected to be installed sometime in February and should cost around $20,000, which will be paid for out of association dues, Simmons said. Exact locations for the speed tables on the privately owned roads have yet to be determined.

The board opted for speed tables instead of speed bumps because they are gentler and not as jarring to drivers.

Still, some living in Bay Isles question the need for the trafficcalming devices.

George Spoll, who sits on the board of Bay Isles, said speed tables were unnecessary and voted against their installation.

“This attempt to protect people is absurd,” he said.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi said speed tables slow down the response time for first responders, but said he is not opposed to their installation. “(I’m) not against them because they are speed tables that allow

“We don’t want to do anything to disrupt. We just want people to slow down.”

— Bob Simmons, president of Bay Isles Association

Suzanne Elliott

Speed limits of 30 mph exist throughout Bay Isles, though speeding has been an issue for years.

“(I’m) not against them because they are speed tables that allow emergency vehicles to maneuver over them without coming to an almost stop.”

— Paul Dezzi, Longboat Key Fire Rescue chief

“This attempt to protect people is absurd.”

— George Spoll, who sits in the board of Bay Isles and voted against the plan

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An example of a speed table on a Sarasota street. Bay Isles has yet to install its versions.

emergency vehicles to maneuver over them without coming to an almost stop,” Dezzi said in an email.

David Novak, who has lived in Bay Isles for 14 years, said he recently surveyed residents of the Bayou homeowners association in Bay Isles about the speed tables. Fifty percent responded to his questionnaire, he said.

Of those who responded, “93% said they were against them,” said Novak, who added he would rather see the three-way stop at the main gate realigned than speed tables. To prove his point, Novak pulled over to the side of the road to watch the intersection. Four out of the five cars that went through the intersection at Harbourside and Bay Isles Parkway failed to stop.

Novak said it’s rare for speed tables to be installed these days.

Still, the Florida Department of Transportation is putting eight

CALMING TRAFFIC Speed tables feature an upslope and downslope with a plateau in the middle, usually large enough to support the entire wheelbase of a vehicle.

Speed bumps (or speed humps) are ridges typically several inches tall arrayed across a lane to affect one axle of a vehicle at once. They are often built in groups.

Rumble strips are arrayed in groups to deliver not only a sensation but a sound to alert drivers to a reason to slow ahead.

temporary speed tables around the St. Armands shopping district this year. FDOT plans to study the effectiveness of the traffic-calming devices, which could lead to permanent installation.

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The Longboat Observer is celebrating its 40th anniversary all year with a look back through the decades.

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Larry Marthaler and Nik Wallenda

NEWS OF THE DAY Larry Marthaler never trained a lion, never balanced on a tight rope nor was he ever shot out of a cannon.

Still, the Longboat Key resident who died in 2016, has a special place in the circus universe.

Marthaler, who spent 16 years as executive director of the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau, founded the Circle Ring of Fame on St. Armands Circle in 1986. And though he is not part of the actual Ring of Fame, a special plaque on the circle commemo-

rates his work.

He thought of the idea as a way to showcase the Sarasota area’s unique relationship with circuses, their performers, business operators and promoters. He brought his creation to St. Armands Circle because of the shopping district’s connection with John Ringling and its status as a tourist destination.

Upon the occasion of the plaque unveiling, Marthaler shared the stage with Nik Wallenda, who was added to the Ring of Fame in 2014.

After police pulled over a man for speeding, he conceded to the officer that he had been showing off for a woman in the car with him. He also conceded he had been drinking, and agreed to park his car for the night and get a ride home with someone else.

NEWS BRIEFS

Mote names chief innovation officer Alex Beavers recently joined Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium as chief innovation officer.

He has 40 years of experience as a high-technology executive and entrepreneur, with his latest endeavor being at Stanford Research Institute in California. His experience will aid him in helping create new ventures, license agreements, products and services, according to a statement this week from Mote.

“A significant portion of Mote’s vision for the future focuses on translating and transferring our discoveries in science and technology, not only to enhance conservation and sustainable use of our marine resources but to also benefit society and stimulate our regional economy,” Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said in the statement. “Dr. Beavers is a proven entrepreneurial leader in moving intellectual property through the innovation process to commercialization, and he will be dedicated to that goal at Mote.”

Beavers will report directly to Crosby and aims to grow Mote’s economic impact as part of an expansion, the statement said.

That expansion includes Mote’s mission of creating Mote Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, which will clear space for Mote’s research at its City Island campus.

The addition of Beavers comes shortly after the arrival of former Sarasota Chamber of Commerce CEO Kevin Cooper as Mote’s vice president for communications and strategic initiatives. Part of Cooper’s role will focus on imple-

menting Mote’s strategic initiatives, which includes the construction of the new aquarium.

Offices closed on MLK holiday Town offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no change to Waste Management’s residential curbside service next week.

Commission workshop Jan. 22 Town Commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in a regularly scheduled workshop at Town Hall.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted later this week. Town Commissioners’ next regular meeting is planned for 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 4.

SRQ airport ends 2018 on an upswing Sarasota Bradenton International Airport ended 2018 with a 16% increase in traffic over 2017.

Growth began in April 2018 with the addition of Allegiant Air, the airport’s first ultra-lowcost carrier, and was followed by Frontier Airlines in December. The airport now serves eight airlines and 26 nonstop destinations.

New service coming soon: Baltimore and Asheville, N.C., starting Feb. 22; Harrisburg, Pa., and Syracuse N.Y. starting April.

3; Columbus, Ohio, Richmond, Va. and Cleveland starting April 4 and Grand Rapids, Mich., and Nashville starting April 5.

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Unicorp request for sales Langley drops out office moves forward of commission race Town Commission could consider plan at its next meeting, Feb. 4.

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Longboat Key’s Planning and Zoning Board voted Jan. 15 to recommend approval of a rule change that allows Unicorp National Developments Inc. to set up a pre-construction sales office on the site of the proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences.

The Town Commission could take action on the zoning text amendment at its Feb. 4 regular meeting.

The text amendment allows sales offices “subject to site restoration guarantee requirements … regardless of the cost of the improvements.”

Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp, has been asking the town for months to build a sales office on the 17.6-acre site at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Asking prices for the 40 proposed condominiums would vary from $4 million to as much as $10 million.

By having a sales office where he plans to build the $600 million St. Regis Hotel and Residences, prospective condominium buyers would be able sample the waterfront view in addition to elements of a finished condo unit. Whittall

has said selling 50% to 60% of the units is vital to landing construction financing.

During his presentation Jan. 15, Whittall said his request makes sense not only for his property but potentially others. He pointed to 47% of the buildings on Longboat as being 40 years or older, and 50% as being 50 years or older. An on-site real estate office not only fosters sales but allows for faster construction.

The rule change applies to projects 8 acres or more and 40 housing units or more. It also requires a signed development order, ordinance or resolution from the town.

“Any one of these properties would want to rebuild if destroyed by a hurricane,” said Whittall, who showed board members a letter from Realtor Michael Saunders endorsing the sales office.

“It’s minimal risk and more tax to the town.”

Since 1970, Longboat’s zoning prohibits on-site sales offices before project building permits have been issued.

“This ordinance shows Planning and Zoning wants to be proactive when it comes to aging buildings,” said B.J. Bishop, chairwoman of the board. “This is a no-brainer.”

Whittall said it could be six to eight months before the sales office could be established, if approved by commissioners.

Haycock now considered ‘commissioner-elect.’

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Longboat Key voters will still go to the polls in March, but they won’t have a Town Commission race to decide.

Randy Langley, a 52-year-old developer and contractor running against Mike Haycock for an atlarge seat on the seven-member board, told town officials Jan. 14 he was removing himself from the race.

As the only candidate remaining in what had once been a threeman race, Haycock, a 69-year-old retired executive, will be considered “commissioner-elect,” and no substitute or write-in candidate will be allowed to replace Langley. Town code holds that if “less than 60 days remain before the date of the general town election, the remaining candidate shall be declared unopposed and no election for that office shall be required.”

Haycock said Langley called him Jan. 11 about his plans.

“I am thrilled to be joining the board,” said Haycock, vice chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, who will join the commission in March.

B.J. Bishop, chairwoman of Planning and Zoning Board, said the search for Haycock’s replacement begins in March.

Langley said his decision came down to parallel positions with Haycock on numerous issues.

“Mike Haycock and I agreed on a lot of things,” said Langley, who met Haycock recently at a Longboat Republican Club meeting.

“We both want to get rid of the entrenched regime. The commission should set policy, and town staff should run the town.”

Langley, who lives on the north end of the island, ran against Ed Zunz last year for the District 5 seat, but was defeated. He said he will run for that seat in 2020.

Incumbent Jim Brown, who had qualified to run for re-election, told town officials in early December he was stepping down from the race.

The last day Longboat Key residents can register to vote in the March 12 election is Feb. 11. Early voting opens March 4. Two referendums are set for voter consideration in March: n A measure extending commission terms to three years, beginning in 2020; n A measure seeking permission to add residential density to a property at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive for the purpose of developing single-family housing.

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A Circuit Court judge rejected motions Jan. 10 from several Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to dismiss a legal proceeding by Unicorp Colony Units LLC to dissolve the former resort’s condominium association.

Denying motions to dismiss, filed by unit owners Andy Brown, Dotty Adams, Sheldon and Carol Rabin, Yeno Mon and New Colony LLC, 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Hunter W. Carroll gave all parties 15 days to file an answer to the complaint. One-hour case management hearings were also scheduled for the first Thursday of each month, going forward from Feb. 7 to deal with other motions and case developments.

A trial date has not been set.

Carroll wrote in his order that the defendants based their argument on “various theories that plaintiff’s operative complaint was defective.”

“We are extremely pleased with the judge’s response,” Unicorp President Chuck Whittall said Jan. 11. “He said he would do it

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The decision in the 12th Judicial Circuit was crucial for the furtherance of Unicorp’s plan to gain control of the former resort units.

Along with the property’s land and former recreational facilities, which the company controls, the ownership rights of all 237 units must end up on Unicorp’s side of the ledger before progress can be made in developing the proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences, development of which was approved by the Longboat Town Commission in early 2018.

Ordinarily, those rights would turn on a vote of unit ownership.

But for years, Unicorp has struggled to overcome a statistical hurdle. To avoid the courts, Whittall would have needed 95% of the 237 Colony unit owners to agree voluntarily to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Association, the unit owners’ condo association.

Between units owned outright by Unicorp Colony Units LLC and owners agreeing to sell — but not yet doing so — Whittall is short of that percentage.

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Demolition was complete in November at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

individual units personally and with his wife, Dotty, has refused to sell to Unicorp.

Under the judicial process, state law allows for one unit owner to seek judicial relief when the property has fallen into disrepair and is not repaired in a reasonable time.

Whittall filed such a claim in January 2018, asking the court to terminate the association; approve Whittall’s termination plan (his town-approved development plan); and approve the sale of the 237 Colony units to Unicorp. In his court filing, Whittall claimed the property was in such disrepair that it could no longer func-

tion. Over the summer, the town of Longboat Key ordered the property’s demolition, based on a notion of public nuisance that survived court challenges.

The last of the buildings — the iconic oceanfront midrise building — was torn down in late November.

With Jan. 10’s court decision, Whittall’s legal process can proceed.

Before Unicorp can apply to the town for building permits, the company must have complete control of the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive. In July, Unicorp National Developments

Inc. was successful in consolidating ownership of the recreational property of the former resort at a partition sale in a Tampa federal courtroom.

Unicorp’s bid of $29.51 million for the disputed 2.3 acres was successful in the all-or-nothing deal. Because the Orlando company already owned 95% of the property, the company paid investor and Colony unit owner Adams for his 5%, or $1,475,5000.

What looked like an osprey nest, investigated by a wildlife officer on the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property, was deemed inactive and removed without incident earlier this month, officials said.

On New Year’s Day, Eric Sierra of the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission went to 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive on a report of an osprey nest on the property. When he arrived, he found elements of a nest on top of the crane that took part in the demolition of former Colony buildings. That work was completed with the demolition of the former resort’s midrise building by wrecking ball in late November.

Sierra, in speaking to several people, deemed the nest to be inactive because the nest had been in a similar state of assembly for some time, and no eggs or flightless chicks were present — a key element in state regulations defining active and inactive nests, according to FWC district spokeswoman Melody Kilborn.

State rules, which took effect in March 2017, allow for the removal of inactive nests without a permit, Kilborn said.

Sierra relayed information to the Longboat Key Police and returned to site the next day to speak with the site foreman.

Foreman John Coulter said the inactive nest was removed, the crane disassembled and moved from the property a few days later.

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The Lido mob wins The developers’ withdrawal of their Lido Beach Pavilion plans will be a Pyrrhic victory.

In the end, all the city’s residents will lose.

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he mob won. And truth be damned.

While watching this saga unfold over the past three years, it didn’t take much to predict Monday’s outcome: The partners of Lido Beach Redevelopment LLC decided it wasn’t worth the aggravation, untruths, abuse and torment to continue pursuing the redevelopment of the city of Sarasota’s dilapidated, deteriorating Lido Beach Pavilion.

It wasn’t worth fighting the mob to redevelop this declining city landmark into an attractive amenity for decades to come and for the entire city of Sarasota and all who visit here.

That’s one of the most ironic aspects of this story. The proposal that partners Troy Syprett and Gavin Meshad put forth contained all of the features and amenities that a committee of the Lido Residents Association requested more than four years ago.

Just look at the record. The residents lamented the state of the pavilion, pool and surroundings. They told the city it was underutilized and undermarketed. Its committee gave the city plans that included words advocating “increased revenues” from such amenities as cabana rentals. They wanted covered restaurant seating, a Tiki bar, splash pad, playground and amphitheater.

“This wasn’t our idea,” Meshad told us.

But as Sarasota natives and two of the city’s next-gen entrepreneurs, Meshad and Syprett were drawn to the project first and foremost out of sentiment.

“What a great opportunity for two kids who grew up here to be in a project that could last as a legacy,” Meshad said. “We can improve it to last through our lifetimes and benefit the community.”

Meshad recalled being a regular at the Lido Beach Pavilion with his grandmother when he was 3 years old. And he told us as he did three months ago how he and Syprett have been mystified how the Lido Beach neighbors would think it would be in Meshad and Syprett’s interests to develop the pavilion in a way that would offend the people they would want as regular customers.

But then came along what we so often see everywhere in Florida and certainly in this region: the vocal minority mob. Its tactics fit our times. As Meshad said: “Whatever it takes to incite the crowd.”

Take the contents of Sarasota activist Cathy Antunes’ online petition opposing the project — craftily spun with inflammatory, embellished, hyperbolic, unverified untruths. To wit: “… Site plan changes which will transform Lido Pavilion into a late night tiki bar, destination restaurant and private $100/ day cabana facility, creating an exclusive club atmosphere and monopolizing parking. The proposed changes are a de facto privatization and are incompatible with a public beach amenity.

“Parking demands would surge even more if special events, like weddings, take place on the proposed lawn. The changes are untenable due to parking issues alone.”

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inciting the mob: “Unreasonable fees and monopolized parking will prevent Sarasota families from enjoying a facility that belongs to them. The applicants, Troy Syprett and Gavin Meshad, have connections to other businesses in Sarasota. Mr. Syprett operates the Daiquiri Deck. Mr. Meshad’s father, attorney John Meshad, is the registered agent for One Palm LLC, which owns the Aloft Hotel. Hotels have been eyeing the Lido Pavilion as an adjunct site for their guests. They want to be like the Ritz-Carlton, which offers its guests access to the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido.”

Of course, Antunes’ petition offered no verification of the accusation that the Aloft Hotel or other hotels “have been eyeing” the pavilion for their guests.

Not to be outdone, a flier spread around St. Armands Circle tried to have its recipients believe the new parking garage at St. Armands was not for the retail district’s patrons but would be a hub to shuttle partygoers to and from the Lido Beach Pavilion.

“I’m thinking: ‘How can anyone believe this stuff?’” Meshad told us. “It doesn’t matter how many times we dispel these things. It doesn’t stop. Before we knew it, we were turned into villains. I looked at Troy and said, ‘What are we doing?’ Let’s not

create any more animosity. Let’s unwind it.”

For Antunes, the alleged 5,300 who signed the online petition and the Lido pavilion neighbors who opposed the project: Mission accomplished.

But for the Lido Key Residents Association, which started this whole process, telling the city the pavilion was an eyesore: six years wasted. For Syprett and Meshad: four years wasted, along with the thousands of their money invested in legal and design fees and the opportunity cost — what they could have done in that time instead.

For those who opposed the project, in particular the nearby neighbors, this likely will be a Pyrrhic victory. The process for upgrading the Lido Beach Pavilion will start again from scratch. Years will go by. And even if Ocean Properties, owner of the Lido Beach Resort and Lido Holiday Inn, becomes the next developer, you can be sure its proposal will be scaled down with fewer amenities.

In the end, everyone will have lost — all 52,000 city of Sarasota residents; the visitors who go to Lido Beach; and the neighbors who want a better pavilion.

What those residents really want is what amounts to their own private beach — at their fellow citizens’ expense. A beach pavilion that will not be as good as it could or should be.

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I thoroughly enjoyed your view on “Chivalry.”

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Boy Scouts traditionally was one of the main institutions for character education in America.

Unfortunately, it has declined significantly over the past 30 years.

Practicing your religion has, as we all know, had a similar decline. For those affected, family break-up has also been very harmful to today’s boys.

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There definitely is a character crisis in America. It is a pervasive problem that is spreading throughout our society and seems to get worse every year.

From top political leadership, business leadership and the entertainment celebrities, it seems we have ever lower standards every year.

As a father of two sons — one is now 24, the other is 15 — this is a trying time to try to teach that happiness and true success in life comes from good character and service to others.

Modern culture in many ways is the antithesis to what used to be called eternal verities, and many people seem to take pride not in good behavior but bad behavior. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans seems more appropriate than ever.

It would be a mischaracterization to say all or even a majority of Americans suffer from this, but it is a big problem and getting worse.

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Opponents of a proposal to redevelop the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion packed Sarasota City Commission chambers Jan. 14, prepared for a lengthy public hearing.

Less than 30 minutes later, the meeting was over. The development team behind the pavilion plans asked the city for an opportunity to discuss withdrawing the application and terminating a 10-year lease to manage the property.

The city agreed, voting 4-0 to delay the public hearing. Representatives for Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners LLC said the group would also be willing to consider changes to the scope of the lease agreement and site plan.

City staff will negotiate with the team and report back to the commission by Feb. 19.

Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners reached a lease agreement with Sarasota in November 2017, forging a partnership to improve and operate the public beachfront facility. The plans included a 200-seat restaurant, a 33-seat Tiki bar, a splash pad, playgrounds, a shade structure above the pavilion seating area and rental cabanas by the pool.

The proposal generated outspoken public opposition. An online petition asking the city to reject the project has more than 5,400 signatures, and speakers offered hours of negative commentary at a September Planning

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Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners agreed to a 10-year lease with the city in November 2017 to redevelop the Lido Beach pavilion.

Board meeting on the plans. At that meeting, the Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend denying the site plan application.

The City Commission scheduled a special meeting for its public hearing on the site plan, anticipating lengthy public commentary. But at the outset of the meeting, City Attorney Robert Fournier announced he had received a request from the development team to postpone the hearing.

Bill Merrill, an attorney representing Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners, said the group still believed the project met the necessary standards for approval.

But he said the controversy surrounding the plans — and the prospect of litigation if the city approved the application — led to the developer’s request.

Troy Syprett, Daiquiri Deck coowner and a leader of the redevelopment group, offered a similar explanation.

“Both my partner Gavin (Meshad) and I don’t feel like a project that has become this divisive would be good for a community,” Syprett said. “At

this point, we’re looking at some different alternatives where we could change the project up or completely withdraw our application.”

Carl Shoffstall, president of the Lido Key Residents Association, said he hoped the Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners plan would be scuttled in favor of more modest renovations.

Cathy Antunes, an organizer of the Save Lido Pavilion campaign, said project opponents would remain vigilant as the city negotiated a possible termination of the lease.

Antunes thought the city should take a more active role in the management of the Lido pavilion going forward.

“It is a primary asset,” Antunes said. “If the city isn’t up to taking care of it, we need to find city staff who are.”

Fournier said he believed the commission should be willing to consider reimbursing the applicant because, if the application isn’t withdrawn, he believes the city would likely face significant legal expenses following the public hearing on the site plan.

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Longboat’s first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd Residents said they wanted to learn more about their community.

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t was standing-room only, and the questions kept coming during the first session of the Longboat Key’s Citizens Academy of Government, a semiregular program last held in 2011.

The program’s goal is to educate Key residents — and snowbirds — about the town and who is the right town official to go to if a question comes up.

“It’s a chance for you to take a deeper dive into the town,” Town Manager Tom Harmer said during his opening remarks.

The town had initially planned for 25 people, but 32 showed up.

No one was turned away.

The mix of permanent and seasonal residents who came to the Jan. 9 session, the first of six that will take place every Wednesday from 9-11:30 a.m. through Feb. 13, said they signed up because they wanted to learn more about their community.

“I need to be involved and understand what is happening,” said Ellen Parker, a member of the Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums.

Parker took the opportunity to ask Harmer about coyotes, first spotted on the island last summer.

Harmer said the town is monitoring the situation and continuing its efforts to educate residents about the animal, two of which could be on the island. He said there have been no reports of a coyote acting aggressively and as of now there are no plans to trap the animal because it would have to be euthanized.

“The FWC said the animal has to be released in the county where it was captured,” Harmer said.

“There is no place in Sarasota County to release it.”

Steve Jackson, also a member of the Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums, said he too came because he wants to understand what is going on in his community.

“I love the place,” said Jackson, who attended the first-ever Citizens Academy of Governments when it was first held in 2003. “I think this is a great idea.”

Harmer gave a brief history of Longboat and explained who’s who in town government and the community’s quirks, such as the

town’s requirement to put questions of residential density to the voters instead of dealing with it at the Town Commission level.

He also covered more recent topics, like the fact that red tide, first spotted around Longboat more than a century ago, is still hanging around.

“We are hopeful colder weather will make it dormant,” he said.

“We are encouraging the state to take a leadership role.”

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney explained the town charter, state open-government laws and what constitutes a public meeting.

“The Sunshine Law says you have to have a meeting in public, notice of the meeting must be given and minutes taken,” she said.

Still, two people who serve on the same board can meet — if public business is not discussed.

Town Clerk Trish Shinkle was scheduled to speak on elections, official records and meetings.

Because of time constraints, her talk was rescheduled for Jan. 16. The Longboat’s Finance and Informational Technology department will also discuss IT and how tax dollars are spent.

“I came today out of curiosity,” said Tammy Sachs, who along with her husband, Chris, moved to Longboat in July 2017 from Connecticut.

Becky Parrish, a Longboat resident since 1984, said: “I learned a lot about what is going on in the town.”

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DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

St. Armands Circle is just weeks away from the implementation of a new paid parking program, but some details remain unclear as city officials work with area merchants on lingering concerns.

Paid parking has been a contentious topic within the shopping district for years, even after St. Armands stakeholders endorsed the concept in 2015 to help fund a new 484-space parking garage.

Although some businesses remain worried about the possibility of paid parking scaring away potential visitors, concerns have more recently focused on how it will affect Circle employees.

In November, during a meeting with Sarasota Parking Manager Mark Lyons, St. Armands merchants voiced strong opposition to the prospect of employees having to pay $20 per month for a permit to park in the district. At the time, Lyons had expressed a belief the rate was a fair price.

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process of brokering an agreement with St. Armands businesses on employee parking.

Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, offered some insight into what such an agreement might look like. At a St. Armands Business Improvement District meeting, Corrigan said the city was moving to reduce employee parking permits to $10 a month.

She said the change was an acknowledgement that St. Armands businesses had already made a financial contribution to the construction of the garage through a special tax levied on Circle properties.

The city said no details are finalized.

MIXED FEELINGS

Throughout the Circle, outlooks differ on whether paid parking will ultimately be beneficial.

Workers and business owners were more united in their perspective on employee parking, which they characterized as a serious concern.

Terri Ludovicy, an employee at The Ancient Olive, said the parking permit costs were such a big issue on St. Armands Circle because of the degree to which the area is dependent on retail.

That’s not a high-paying business for workers, Ludovicy said.

Given the other challenges lowerincome employees are facing — particularly in Sarasota — she said the prospect of another expense is

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We’re all worried about it. We all work retail. There are other options, like at the mall, where you don’t have to pay to park. We’re all college students trying to save money and pay rent.

I think it might get off to a rough start, but I think it’s eventually going to be well received. I think people just have to realize it’s not a bad thing. It’s not going to be a lot of money. It’s just going to be $1.50 an hour. We’re going to have a great new garage because of it.

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particularly draining.

“There’s no affordable housing,” Ludovicy said. “People are not paid a living wage.”

Rafael Miccio, owner of Venezia restaurant, offered a similar outlook.

He said it would not only be challenging for workers who have to pay for the permits, but it would also become more challenging for stores and restaurants to fill open positions.

“Some employees, they make

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$10 an hour, and then they have to pay for parking?” Miccio said.

“It’s going to be hard to bring them out here.”

Since October, St. Armands leaders have been focused on promoting a positive message about the incoming paid parking program, set to take effect when the Adams Street garage opens in late January or early February. Corri-

gan has distributed information on parking Sarasota prepared for merchants to share with visitors.

Some critics remain worried about scaring away customers.

Lyra Neff, manager at Todd Alan Gallery, said she was particularly upset because St. Armands will be the only district in the city with paid parking until meters are installed downtown this year.

Other business owners and employees are more accepting.

Caitlin Jones, an employee at FantaSea, said she didn’t think visitors to the Circle would be dissuaded from paying to park.

Some suggested tourists in particular would be unfazed by the tiered pricing structure.

Those who felt positively about paid parking said they appreciated the accompanying influx of new parking spaces via the garage.

“At least now you can find a spot,” Jones said.

There are other issues associated with paid parking into St. Armands. In response to concerns about parking spilling into the neighborhoods surrounding the Circle, the city of Sarasota plans to install one-hour time restriction signs on residential streets.

And although Corrigan complimented city officials for their responsiveness to merchant input, she still hopes the city will consider delaying the implementation of paid parking for a week or two after the opening of the garage. St. Armands leaders may be optimistic, but they still want to pursue opportunities to elevate everyone’s comfort level regarding paid parking.

“I think customers will be happy with the meters,” Corrigan said. “It’s all going to be a learning curve. It’s all new.”

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DISAPPEARING MAN 8:26 a.m., 3100 block of Bayou Sound Suspicious person: Two officers responded to a report of a suspicious man in a Bayou Sound neighborhood. No one matching the description was found after their arrival.

NO ONE HURT 10:22 a.m., 2000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic collision: A driver was cited for failure to yield right of way in a car collision that did not result in injuries. Police said a driver from North Port was turning left from Gulf of Mexico Drive to Sea Place and was hit by a car turning left from Harbourside Drive.

SHARK ON THE LOOSE 1:48 p.m., 5800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Dog found: Police responded to a report of a found dog and had it returned to its owner in about 15 minutes. The responding officer collected the dog, named Shark, and found its owner’s telephone number on the dog’s tag. The officer reached the owner, who was out looking for Shark — who had escaped a fenced yard — and arranged to meet at the police station for Shark’s return home.

AIR BAG DEPLOYED 1:57 p.m., 3400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic collision: A Holmes Beach man was cited for following too closely in a collision.

Police said a man from Canada was stopped to make a left turn when his car was hit from the rear by a car driven by the

man from Holmes Beach. FireRescue responded to evaluate the man from Canada, because of air bag deployment and the condition of his car after the crash.

HELPING OUT 2:56 p.m., off the Key Mutual aid: The police marine unit responded to an area near New College on Sarasota Bay to assist Sarasota units with a capsized sailboat. When the Longboat officer arrived, he found a man struggling to right his sailboat, with the assistance of other police units.

Once back underway, the man decided to return home and end his sailing adventure.

patrol unit responded to a report of a capsized sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico near South Lido. By the time the officer arrived, the occupants of the small boat had made it to shore and the boat was being recovered from the water, as well.

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HE’S OK 9:32 p.m., 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway Welfare check: A caller to police was concerned about the welfare of an older man walking along a sidewalk. An officer found the man, who said he was 99 years old and “could not be kept inside,” according to a police report.

The man had a flashlight and appeared in good health.

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NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT 9:49 a.m., 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious circumstance: Three officers responded to a report of a homeless camp behind an empty restaurant on the north end of the island. The caller told police he had been informed about the possibility of someone camping near a loading dock behind the building. The officers discovered blankets and alcohol packaging they determined were abandoned, not evidence of an active homeless camp.

SHADY BODY WORK 1:16 p.m., 1900 block of Harbourside Drive Suspicious circumstance: An officer responded to a retail store to speak to a man about an odd encounter he had with a pair of men. He said while he was shopping, he was

approached and solicited for auto body work. The man who called police said he wanted the encounter documented. Police checked the nearby area and didn’t find anyone who answered that description.

SAFE AND SOUND 4:20 a.m., 4700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Silver Alert assistance: Longboat Police were alerted by another agency that a vehicle connected to a statewide Silver Alert had been spotted by the town’s traffic monitoring system. While double checking the system, an officer saw the car driving south on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Once pulled over, the officer learned from the 79-yearold driver that he and his wife were lost and trying to find their way. A relative from Bradenton was called and came to pick up the lost couple.

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NOT ENOUGH TIME 2:43 p.m., 7000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Alarm: A property manager was visited by police following the activation of a home security system. The manager told the officer he had been unable to enter the security system’s code fast enough, allowing the alarm to go off. The officer stood by while the manager secured the home and armed the alarm properly.

NO MORE DRIVING TODAY 9:15 p.m., 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic: An officer on patrol pulled over a car that passed him at a high rate of speed, the driver of which told the officer his license was suspended. A check of license data showed the man’s driving license had been revoked in 2016. The man was issued a citation for driving with a suspended license.

Another driver took the wheel since the original driver was not permitted.

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ROLL AND ROCK 4:16 p.m., 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Property damage: A driver came to the police department lobby to report damage to her car done by a rock at Joan M. Durante Park. She said she had backed out of a parking space, and when she subsequently pulled forward, the vehicle struck a rock, resulting in some scratches. The officer checked out the rock at the park, which he moved to prevent future incidents.

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Instructor casts a deep love of fly-fishing Longboat’s Rusty Chinnis knows the mechanics, but also knows there’s a lot more to teach.

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At first glance, there are easier ways to fish than fly-casting.

First, there’s the grip on the cork butt end of the long, slender fly rod. Not too tight, but don’t let it get away from you.

“Like holding a bird,’’ the instructor says.

Then, there’s the back-andforth casting motion necessary to work the special line just right to make the featherweight fly land in the most irresistible way.

You’ve seen it done on TV by the likes of Curt Gowdy, if you’re a person of a certain age, or Brad Pitt in the movies … if you’re not.

Smooth and compact, not whippy and wide.

Mechanics aside, and that’s no small issue, there’s the matter of mentality.

“It’s so fluid and elegant,’’ said Rusty Chinnis, who enjoys the discipline so much he’s spending a lot of time teaching it these days. “I like everything about it.’’

The whole notion of spotting a fish first, then presenting a feathery, colorful floating lure is another element of fly-fishing Chinnis, a 69-year-old Longboat Key resident, enjoys.

Sometimes, it’s a team effort on a small boat in shallow water.

“It’s a combination of fishing and hunting, but I’m not a hunter,’’ he said. “But when we go out with two people in a flats boat — sight fishing — we take turns.

One is fishing, one is poling the boat. It’s a real camaraderie. It’s far more intentional.’’

Chinnis has spent nearly a lifetime on the water — or in front of

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For sure, he’s a talented practitioner of fly-fishing. He’s a 15-year certified instructor by Fly Fishers International, so when he teaches either the fundamentals or the finer points to tourists on Anna Maria Island or longtime residents of Longboat Key, he speaks from experience.

In addition to his private instruction, Chinnis also serves as the on-call instructor at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club in Holmes Beach. He knows where to find the fish, even on days red tide is making a mess of the more obvious places.

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Rusty Chinnis has been a certified fly-casting instructor for 15 years.

That experience and love of the sport extends to conservation.

He speaks nearly as much about the need to educate — especially children — as he does about the joy and accomplishment of tying your own flies.

His latest endeavor is called Kids for Clean Water, a nonprofit that he hopes will further advance the cause of conservation, from the perspective of young people.

Like most sports, a little help

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“I do enjoy teaching,’’ he said, thinking about the effect it might have on someone decades from now. “A lot of people are intimidated because they think it’s going to be hard or expensive. It doesn’t have to be.”

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Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th year in a row Longboat Key Realtor breaks his 2017 number, which made him the first to top $100 million.

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ealtor Roger Pettingell has done it again.

In 2017, Pettingell became the first agent or team in Manatee or Sarasota counties to sell $100 million or more in a year.

He totaled $105.43 million off 65 properties.

Now Pettingell, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate on Longboat Key, has topped that record. In 2018, he sold 73 properties for $106.18 million, putting him on top of all real estate agents in Sarasota or Manatee counties for the seventh straight year, according to data from the Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service.

“When I broke $100 million I never thought it was doable, and then when I did it, I doubted it was repeatable,” Pettingell said. “Now that I did repeat it, I feel like it’s the way my business is headed. It says it wasn’t a fluke to me.”

Second in the two-county area was Judy Kepecz-Hays, also with Coldwell Banker Real Estate on Longboat Key, totaling $84.05 million. Additionally, she referred out more than $16 million in commercial real estate.

Pettingell attributes his success to doubling advertisement and employment when the real estate market was declining in 2008. That, he said, gained him a bigger market share that allowed his business to take off when the market grew again.

“Every year Roger continues to amaze us,” Clark Toole, president of Florida Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate said in a statement. “We’re extremely proud of his consistent success and truly enjoy watching him push the bar higher and higher with each year.”

And Pettingell doesn’t plan on stopping.

“It’s hard to say (what’s next) when you’re over $100 million, but I’m hoping for bigger and better in 2019,” he said.

While Pettingell said $100 million is a big number, it’s not about the money for him — it’s about the community.

“I’ve been in Sarasota 36 years now, and I’ve been able to grow my business and become an active member of the community,” he said. “I love helping people find their dream homes. I get to employ five people and be involved in the community.”

Kepecz-Hays, who is perennially in the Top 10 and was ranked No. 1 in 2011, said her No. 2 ranking can be attributed to good technology and great assistants, something she hopes will only improve in 2019.

“I hope to have a better year,” Kepecz-Hays said. “I strive to always be better. I should be with my great team, and really, I think most important is good health, happiness and all your good friends.”

Molly Whalen, who sells new homes for Neal Communities, rounds out the Top 3, bringing in $74.71 million.

Unlike in previous years, the MLS did not release rankings based on teams.

TOP 10 These were the Top 10 agents in total sales volume, according to the 2018 Multiple Listing Service Inc. year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties: n Roger Pettingell, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, $106.18 million n Judy Kepecz-Hays, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, $84.05 million n Molly Whalen, Neal Commu-

nities, $74.71 million n Jason Sato, Sato Real Estate, $71.88 million n Amy Drake, Ocean Real Estate LLC, $70.75 million n John Neal, Neal Communities Realty Inc., $69 million n Lynne Koy, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, $57.8 million n Jim Soda, The Soda Group, $56.06 million n Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate, $54.92 million n Joel Schemmel, Schemmel Group, $52.08 million

SHOWCASE SALES These residences were among Pettingell’s most high-profile 2018 sales: n 535 Sanctuary Drive C707: The $1,425,000 listing is located on Longboat Key n 415 L’Ambiance Drive C704-5: The condos on Longboat Key sold for $3.9 million n 622 S. Owl Drive: The Bird Key home sold for $5.6 million n 5080 Gulf of Mexico Drive: The Longboat Key home sold for $4.74 million

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“We created a platform with the hope of parents, teachers and educators reaching out to those who have not yet found their own voices, so that’s my biggest success in all of this,” Shepherd said.

Shepherd’s fourth book, “Wrapped in a Blanket of Blue,” went live Jan. 10 on Amazon.

The books tells the story of a young boy coming out as gay to his family. Her first three books also deal with subjects that parents can find challenging to discuss with children. The first one, “The Monster in My Room,” deals

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with “inappropriate touching,” and explains to kids that saying no and telling another adult what happened is OK. The second one, “Rosie and Me,” is about a little boy learning how to come to terms with the fact that his dog, Rosie, is getting older and will die soon. Third was “Grandma Doesn’t Know My Name,” which explains to children what might happen if their grandparents have Alzheimer’s.

Shepherd, who splits time between Longboat Key and Canada, has personal experience with each of the subject matters. She worked in Toronto hospitals for more than 30 years and retired when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

“From all the wonderful people I’ve met and worked with, I had an idea about writing about these childhood issues that are very important,” she said.

To help parents, each book is accompanied by a letter written by a professional who works closely to the subject matter. For example, the letter in “Wrapped in a Blanket of Blue” was written by a psychiatrist in Toronto.

“Rosie and Me,” has a letter written by a veterinarian in the beginning.

Aside from the letter, the professionals often offer feedback to Shepherd.

“They’ve given me great suggestions on how to talk to the kids and how to make it a story so that there’s an ending that gives peace to all of us and most importantly the children,” she said.

When writing the books, she didn’t want them to feed any stereotypes. She wanted to write something that would bring awareness to serious issues but also comfort for parents when talking about it. For the newest book, it was all about acceptance.

“This is probably one of my favorites because you see this boy who doesn’t know where he belongs and how he found himself,” Shepherd said.

For her previous books, Shepherd has held several book launches where she was able to connect with readers. She ended

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up connecting a parent to a therapist after the parent told her “The Monster in My Room,” saved her son’s life.

When she hears feedback from readers saying her books have helped them and their children, the feelings of parenting her own children come back to her.

“I’m a mother of three children, and when I know they’re all in good places, that’s just my goal,” she said. “That’s my goal because I feel at peace, and I feel like I’ve done something.”

At the end of each book, which all rhyme, there are a few extra pages so kids can color or write to express their feelings, which could help parents with conversations.

“If you don’t bring these topics to the table, it’s hidden, and so that’s why these stories are unique,” Shepherd said.

Going forward, Shepherd plans to sell the four books as a series, though they can be purchased separately on Amazon.

She isn’t working on any books currently, but she has been asked to write one about adoption, so she’s still considering it.

“You don’t make money making books,” she said. “It’s a passion, and I love kids, and these, like I said, are very important issues for me to help people learn and to teach.”

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TRIBUTES John Wilton McKitrick 1933-2019

Victor Eugene Larson died suddenly Jan 3, 2019 at 90 years young.

John Wilton McKitrick passed away peacefully at his home on Long Boat Key, Florida, Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was 85 years old.

Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, he joined the Army Air Corps and was a WWII veteran. After working his way to an executive position in medical equipment sales for AMSCO, he retired to Las Vegas and later to Bradenton, Florida.

Mr Larson is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen, and only brother, Jim Larson (Lynn) of Longboat Key and many family members including children, grand children, great grand children and a pet cat, Priscilla. His family and friends will miss his friendly welcoming smile.

He had a happy and joyous life with purpose. He enjoyed helping others and was very active to the end of his life. With great pride, he participated as an Honor Guard Member in final services for deceased veterans at Sarasota National Cemetery and other local cemeteries. One of his most memorable days was experiencing an Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, DC. His hobbies were watching NFL football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, and attending & watching NASCAR racing.

“He was a kind and generous man who spent his retirement years in service to others including work with the Shriners, Masonic Lodge, VFW and American Legion.”

SERVICE: Sunday, January 20, 12:30PM Kirby Stewart American Legion Post #24, 2000 75th St West, Bradenton, Fl 34209

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John was born in Dublin, Ohio, October 19, 1933. John and his three siblings grew up on a farm in Plain City, Ohio. He loved farming and raising cattle beside his father John ( Doc) Leslie McKitrick, DVM, and his mother Pauline Stinson McKitrick.

After serving our country in the Army, John graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. John followed his love for cattle and was an internationally known cattle judge. John is the only person to have judged all six National Breed shows in the United States. His international judging took him to all parts of the world. His career continued by becoming one of the original owners in the artificial insemination business, Genetics, Inc. He was the first director of marketing and development for Select Sires, Inc. John was President of McKitrick Real Estate Company, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Shriners, Dublin Kiwanis, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Agonis, The Presidents Club at The Ohio State University and many philanthropic organizations.

John is survived by his loving wife Arlene of 33 years. Their passion for golf led them to many countries participating with the International Seniors and the American Seniors. Traveling, making new friends, the theater and charity work made for an

inseparable relationship.

He is survived by his sisters, Geneva (Owen) Rhodes, Pauline McKitrick, his brother Jack McKitrick, his daughters, Mary M. (Rodney) Reames of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mindy M. Burns of Cornelius, North Carolina, grandchildren, Abby (Kyle) Seymour, Casey Reames, Walter Reames, Holly (Benjamin) Hill, Brandy (Clay) Johnson, Hunter Roberts and two great granddaughters, Milly Johnson and Harper Hill.

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Master of Ceremonies Kay Rosaire, Timmy Gaga Hernandez, Lisa Hernandez, Tony Hernandez and Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi

Circus greats flip into ring of fame that too often, the word circus is used pejoratively to mean chaos.

To those who have grown up in the circus world, it means family.

That was evident by the crowd gathered Jan. 13 in St. Armands Circle Park when the 2019 class was inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame.

This year’s class included Ron Morris, a former owner of Sarasota Spotlight Graphics and Ring of Fame board member; Rodos Troupe and Palace Duo, a family aerialist team that included Hans and Rosie Rode, who eventu-

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Isaac Morris, son of the late Ron Morris, said Jan. 13 at the Circus Ring of Fame induction ceremony

ally opened Heidelberg Castle in downtown Sarasota, which featured Bavarian-style food, music, dancing and acrobats; The Hernandez Family, an acrobatic act started by Lisa and Manuel Hernandez that expanded to include their children Randy, Sylvia, Danny, Timmy and Tony; and Carla Wallenda, the only daughter of Helen and Karl Wallenda who had started a 78-year career at the age of 4. Her career included acts on the high wire, sway pole, cloud swing and more.

As the acts were inducted, they

were cheered on by family and friends in the crowd, continuing the family theme.

As Tony Hernandez took the stage, he said his father pushed him and his siblings and made them the performers they came to be. He also said none of their success would have been possible without their mother.

“If our dad was the driving force that kept our act going, then our mother was the heart and glue,” he said.

Along with family, the tales of grit and perseverance shone through, indicating why each of these acts was earning a spot on the Ring of Fame.

Later in his speech, Isaac Morris continued to say what many of those involved in the circus know to be true.

“Life on tour is not for the easily queasy,” he said. “The show must go on. Keeping it going on was my dad’s specialty.”

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Spectacular sunset-to-sunrise views! This 7th-floor Sanctuary residence is offered furnished and ready for you to make it your own. The nearly 2,600 SF of this residence’s interior lives like a single-family home, with east and west-facing terraces. The open floor plan, with its living/dining room that flows to the eat-in kitchen is a wonderful entertaining space. The master and guest bedroom suites are adorned with beautiful hardwood flooring, as well as walls of glass that open to the west and east terraces (respectively).

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This rarely-available 3BR townhome residence is located directly on Longboat Key’s pristine Gulf shores, offering stunning modern upgrades. Walk in and immediately fall in love with the picture-perfect beach views, 20’ cathedral ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring and impact windows. www.260NorthShore4.com $1,695,000

Charming 4BR pool home in a central location, only minutes from downtown Sarasota and unforgettable beaches at the Keys. Surrounded by manicured foliage with a lovely courtyard entry, you will adore the open layout, with its hardwood flooring throughout. www.4557CaminoReal.com $949,000

Beautifully furnished and move-in ready, this Gulfside residence offers sunny views at every turn. The 3BR, 1,600+ SF interior is a rare offer at Player’s Club. Fall in love with the wonderful updates found throughout. Also includes completely updated community amenities. www.PlayersClub202C.com $799,000

Furnished penthouse immediately ready for you, this 4th-floor getaway at Grand Bay abounds in spectacular, direct bay, city and Harbourside golf course views from every room. A relaxing and sunny ambiance welcomes you to this charming 2BR. Includes 2 parking spaces.

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Spectacular sunsets abound from nearly every room of this stunningly updated 2,000 SF furnished residence. This beach home is situated directly on the white sandy beach of the Gulf, where you can walk out to pristine shores. www.SandsPoint115.com $1,295,000

Alluring bay views abound at this private 4BR residence.

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BRAND NEW windows and sliders throughout this top-floor residence. Enjoy an extended terrace, with walls of glass sliders in the living room and master suite. www.Beachplace6602.com $659,000

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212 Bird Key Drive Relish the opulence of brand-new bayfront living on Bird Key! This custom-built John Cannon, 4BRhome was just finished in August 2018 and has never been occupied. A flourish of gorgeous interior finishes, custom details, extensive outdoor entertaining, plus boat dock and lift on sailboat waters. www.212BirdKeyDrive.com $4,040,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 512 Hornblower Lane Renovated, inside and out, this lovely 3BR waterfront home is a showcase of updates, including new kitchen and baths, walls of glass and 13’ ceilings. Relax the day away on the 1,200 SF newer lanai with dock and lift. www.512HornblowerLane.com $899,000

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HARBOR ACRES 1352 Harbor Drive - Harbor Acres Just a few homes in from the open bayfront, offering stunning views, this newer 4BR home was built in 2009. Features include impact doors, windows and sliders, elevator, 14’ coffered ceilings, waterside swimming pool, with deep-water boating access to the bay. www.1352HarborDrive.com $3,695,000

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1024 Citrus Avenue - Bungalow Hill This 4BR residence is only minutes from downtown Sarasota.

Offering 3,400SF of beautiful interior, including cathedral ceilings, cook’s kitchen and plenty of outdoor entertaining space. www.1024CitrusAvenue.com $1,195,000

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Bill Hocker and Bob Fletcher compete Jan. 13 in a final doubles match.

Zoe Smith returns the ball Jan. 13 in a semifinal round.

A friendly court Even after five teams collected their winning trophies at the Observer Challenger, smiles ruled the weekend.

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The tournament, with five divisions and 120 competitors, brought players from various Longboat Key tennis clubs, including the Longboat Key Club and Cedars East. Whether the players knew each other or not, the camaraderie echoed from court to court.

On one court, a player yelled “have fun, guys,” as the first serve was hit.

An hour later on a different court, a player asked her competitors, “Are we having fun yet?”

She was met with “Yes, we’re loving it.”

Even if teammates had never met until their first match Jan. 11, the groups bonded by the end of the weekend.

“Tennis brings people together,” said Mark Malinowski, whose team won Division 2.

And sometimes, it wasn’t necessarily the tennis that brought teams together at first.

Teammates Ray and Jacqui Ellis, Suzy White and Kevin Feeney joked that they were in the tournament for the white shirts each competitor received.

They ended up winning the fourth division.

“We were really quite happy to get through the first round,” Jacqui Ellis said.

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Division 5 champions Joyce Welch, Chip Elitzer, Bob Gary and Katie Cornell

Division 4 champions Ray and Jacqui Ellis, Suzy White and Kevin Feeney

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WINNERS DIVISION 1 Andy Adams Karen Adams Sandra Weiss Chris Wetzig DIVISION 2 Sandy Schonhoff Mark Malinowski Karin Buffett Jim Tarsy

Photos by Katie Johns

Division 3 champions Bill Hocker, Dominique Sparks, Monica Darold Costello and Bob Fletcher

DIVISION 3 Bill Hocker Dominique Sparks Monica Darold Costello Bob Fletcher DIVISION 4 Ray Ellis Jacqui Ellis Suzy White Kevin Feeney DIVISION 5 Joyce Welch Chip Elitzer Bob Gary Katie Cornell

Division 1 champions Andy and Karen Adams, Sandra Weiss and Chris Wetzig

Division 2 champions Sandy Schonhoff, Mark Malinowski, Karin Buffett and Jim Tarsy

Photos by Katie Johns

Chris Goodwin and Ed and Ann Kelmenson

Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

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efore the first serve of the Observer Challenge tennis tournament was struck, players had an important pre-event ritual in which to take part.

Fueling up at the pre-tournament cocktail party.

On Jan. 10, players and their guests enjoyed hors’ d’oeuvres and cocktails at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

During the party, the tournament bracket was revealed and competitors watched a mixeddoubles exhibition game.

Jan Withers, Judy Boice and Chantal

The tournament got started Jan. 11 and ran through Jan. 13.

— KATIE JOHNS

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Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening

Lin and Sol Toder

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emple Beth Israel members finished off their weekend with an evening of music.

Temple members gathered Jan. 13 for a deli dinner and concert by KlezMania On The Gulf, a group that formed on the southwest coast of Florida in 2005.

The klezmer-based group played various styles of music, including jazz, bluegrass and classical.

KlezMania on the Gulf performed for the temple last year as well.

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he Republican Club of Longboat Key is ready for

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Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh

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he Longboat Key Democratic Club kicked off a new year Jan. 8.

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Emerald Harbor $1,900,000

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New Listing COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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The Pearl on Golden Gate Point $1,495,000 L’From Ambiance Building II $1,795,000 The Penthouse is Under Contract!

2,525 Sq Ft ¦ 3 Beds ¦ 3.5 Baths

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2341 HARBOUR OAKS DR. 1910 HARBOURSIDE DR., #503 Golf Course Views Updated Townhome – Boat Dock $809,000 $574,900

two are free, but the lecture on Jan. 20, which includes breakfast, costs $10. Call 383-3428 for information.

POETRY FESTIVAL Takes places from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Enjoy poetry readings and live music at this first-time event.

Local poets will share a wide variety of poems and partake in discussions. Between readings, Trevor Bystrom, a singer and musician, will perform. Refreshments will be provided. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19

BECKYBALL DEMONSTRATION Takes place from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road. Learn the basics of Beckyball, a game combining tennis and pickleball that can be played on existing soft tennis courts. Along with the demonstration, those in attendance can try the game and ask questions. If you wish to try the game, bring gym shoes. There is no cost. Email Yoram@beckyball. net.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT LOSS FOR SENIORS Takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Paradise Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Mikka Knapp from Bright Body Nutrition will lead the discussion on how to take control of cravings with healthy eating and proper nutrition. The two-part program continues Jan. 25 at the same time. Cost is $20 for both sessions. RSVP by calling 383-6493.

TASTE OF ST. ARMANDS Takes place from 5-8 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park. Enjoy bites from more than 17 restaurants and drinks from wineries and microbreweries. There will be live music, a silent auction and fundraising activities to benefit Satchel’s Last Resort Animal Shelter and Sanctuary and the St. Armands Circle Association.

Cost is $75 in advance and $85 at the door. Call 388-1554.

HEALTHY US FRIDAY SEMINAR Takes place at 11:15 a.m. at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Learn what the five risk factors are that can affect your health and longevity and how to combat them with lifestyle changes. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

A second seminar about agespecific techniques to design a wellness vision will be Jan. 25.

WATERFRONT 4 WINSLOW PL Sailboat Water $1,150,000

HOW TO TAKE BETTER TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHS Takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5700 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Learn 10 easy-toremember rules and techniques on taking the best pictures using a smartphone, point-and-shoot camera or DSLR. The workshop will also discuss editing programs. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

FRIDAY JAN. 18 TO SUNDAY JAN. 20

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561 HARBOR COVE CIR. Renovate or Build $2,799,000

1415 WESTWAY DR 200 ft. on New Pass $5,499,000

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND Temple Beth Israel’s Scholar-inresidence weekend will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the temple, 567 Bay Isles Road. Gary Zola, director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center for the American-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, will present a three-day lecture series. Following the lecture on Friday, the two subsequent lectures will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 20. The first

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SUNDAY, JAN. 20

QOL AT CHRIST CHURCH WINTER CONCERT SERIES Takes place at 2 p.m. at Christ Church, Presbyterian of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Qol, a vocal group, is composed of four artists whose performances range from classical and contemporary to opera and musical theater. The concert is free.

For information, call 383-8833.

Living and Working on Longboat Key for 40 Years JULIE KLICK

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3174 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, FL 34228

GORGEOUS TOWNHOME with many updates, granite counters, SS appl., porcelain & bamboo floors, hurricane impact garage door & windows, newer A/C. Located in popular Cedars East Tennis Resort. MUST SEE. $419,000

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WATERFRONT HOME in the beautiful subdivision of Country Club Shores. 3BR/2BA canal front w/open floor plan. Outdoor patio, deck, heated pool, boat dock & lift. $1,100,000 For Longboat Key’s Premier Property Management Services Call Bonnie Wiedeman | 941-383-5577

WICKER INN GULF BEACH RESORT Relax by the pool or lounge on the beach. Charming cottage ambiance, all with full kitchens, decorated in Florida pastels and surrounded by gorgeous tropical landscaping. Nightly and weekly rentals available.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23

HANDS-ONLY CPR WORKSHOP Takes place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. The Longboat Key Fire Rescue will offer hands-only CPR and AED training. Each session is approximately one hour.

Workshops will also be held Feb. 22 and March 15. For information or to sign up, call 316-1944.

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

MOVING FREE — YOGA STRETCH, CORE AND MEDITATION Takes place at 10 a.m. at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Mirabai Holland will teach students how to increase flexibility, range of motion and core and strength.

Participants should be able to get down on the floor and get up readily. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

Last year’s event chairwoman Palma Panza, Lyn Haycock, Patty Sileo and Susan Phillips

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

DON’T MISS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23

TASTE OF THE KEYS Takes place at 6 p.m. in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Resort at Longboat Key Club, 3200 Harbourside Drive. Enjoy food from local restaurants while taking in a fashion show featuring clothing from Michael’s on the Boulevard and Men’s Warehouse. Cost to attend is $65. Raffle tickets are $100 and prizes including four vacation packages.

Raffle winner does not have to be present to win. For information, email mlhaycock2@me.com or pssileo@ gmail.com.

Fabulous waterfront community with a 40-slip deep water marina holds up to 45-foot vessels with electric, water and renovated docks. Very active boating and social community with upscale clubhouse, heated pool with fabulous water views, deeded beach access to enjoy evening sunsets and, yes, pets are welcome! Completely turnkey furnished. Following properties available 677 El Centro MLS#A4421412 $339,000 922 Spanish Dr S MLS#A4417848 $315,000 957 Spanish Dr N MLS#A4415854 PENDING 797 Spanish Dr N MLS#A4415652 $389,000 738 El Centro MLS#A4411381 $300,000 726 Spanish Dr N MLS#A4402414 $329,000 755 El Centro MLS#A4411381 PENDING

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4105 COMMODORE BLVD

3BR / 2BA / 2,516SQFT Massive luxury private Master Suite with dual separate vanities, huge glass shower, Jacuzzi jetted tub. Large kitchen that opens to the family room. Enormous outdoor living area and fully caged waterside lanai with covered pool deck.

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THE BEACH AT LONGBOAT KEY

12518 BAYPOINTE TERRACE

5 BR / 4.5 BA / 4,254 SQ FT This amazing custom built home is on the water with lovely marina views. The open and free-flowing foyer, kitchen, family room, butler pantry and pool/ lanai area embrace entertaining.

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PORTOBELLO AT LONGBOAT KEY

Largest two-bedroom Gulf-front unit at Beachplace, re-modeled from the studs out with raised ceilings and every easy-living amenity. The the living area.

Beachplace $580,000 1125 Gulf of Mexico Drive #404 NEW LISTING Beds:Best 2 | Baths: | Sq. Ft.: sq. ft. bay 2views in1400 Beachplace!

There are views of Sarasota Bay, the This three bedroom residence has been completely updated with neutral colored tile in the living areas, a new kitchen and covered parking.

3465 GULF OF MEXICO DR #107

Beachplace | $529,000 Beachplace | $549,000 views of#104 the grounds, swimming andDr. Gulf of Mexico, 1115 Gorgeous Gulf of Mexico Drive 1065 Gulf pool of Mexico #202 Beds:from 2 | Baths: | Sq. Ft.: 1500 sq. ft.in Bldg. 3.Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | 1400 sq. ft. allows this 2corner residence The southwestern exposure

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201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Ste. 1 • Longboat Key, FL 34228

2BR / 2BA / 1,519SQFT Direct views of the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Upgraded kitchen with granite, solid wood cabinets, newer appliances and ceramic tile floors. $449,000 MLS#A4419204

ISLAND LIVING

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Maggie has been a realtor for 30+ years and focuses on luxury residential real estate on the West Coast of Florida.

3240 GULF OF MEXICO DR #B501

7151 LA LENAIRE DRIVE 1.25

ACRES Remarkable property on this famous tropical island ready for your beautiful new custom home.

Westerly exposure ensures endless sunsets while the east side abuts a large protected vegetation area.

MLS#A4199004

7149 LA LENAIRE DRIVE 1 ACRE

Own your own beach on this lush tropical island then imagine building the finest dream home w/ exquisite sunsets & incredible views. Secluded lot features 248 ft. of beachfront & 2 boat docks on the Intracoastal Waterway.

$999,897 MLS#A4151158

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1BR / 1BA / 336SQFT Full Gulf views from this little turnkey hidden gem.

Remodeled top to bottom. This studio is the perfect spot to reconnect and nourish your soul.

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JUST LISTED - BEAUTIFULLY CUSTOMIZED AND ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS

COMING SOON

THE BAYOU - 3440 Bayou Court Customized home with high ceilings and over 3,000 SF on one of the largest lots in the Bayou. $1,495,000

EMERALD POINT NORTH - 2071 Harbour Links Drive 3BR+Office, great golf course views, high ceilings, pool. $899,000

ENDLESS WATER VIEWS - 2 PARKING SPACES

GOLF COURSE AND LAKE VIEWS

GRAND BAY II - 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. #291 Antiqua Penthouse with breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay, 3BR/3.5BA, 2 parking spaces, 10’ ceilings. $1,725,000

COREYS LANDING - 3471 Byron Lane 3BR/2.5BA Paired patio home with golf course and lake views, updated, cathedral ceilings, 2-car garage. $689,000

7TH FLOOR PANORAMIC VIEWS

THE VERY BEST LOCATION

JUST LISTED - SPACIOUS & UPDATED

WINDING OAKS - 3419 Winding Oaks Drive 3BR/2BA, The very best location with lake and golf course views, private pool & spa and extensive decks. $1,025,000

HARBOUR OAKS - 2161 Harbourside Drive #1302 Spacious updated 3BR/2.5BA Villa with a 2-car garage in desirable Harbour Oaks! $439,000

GRAND BAY II - 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. #272 3BR/3.5BA, 7th floor, Golf course, Bay and Gulf view Sunsets. $849,000

BEST VALUE - SUNSET BEACH

GULF FRONT - SOUTH FACING

SUNSET BEACH – 2109 Gulf of Mexico Drive #1304 Third floor 2BR/2BA corner residence overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and offered fully furnished. $549,000

ISLANDER CLUB - 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr., #32S Gulf front, sunny south exposure, updated 2BR/2BA. $649,000

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TENNIS ON THE BEACH - 2 LARGE DOGS

GREAT VALUE BEHIND THE GATES

COMING SOON

DEEDED BEACH ACCESS HARBOUR CIRCLE – 2350 Harbor Oaks Drive Charming 3BR/2.5BA garden home with private, covered lanai. $544,900

NEPTUNE – 540 Neptune Avenue #10 2BR/2BA, Totally remodeled. Low maintenance fees. $399,000

PENDING SALE - ALMOST 3,000 S/F

NOW PENDING SALE

KITCHEN OPENED TO LIVING ROOM CLUB LONGBOAT – 5055 Gulf of Mexico Drive #324 & 334 ONE-OF-A-KIND Two-story 3BR/2.5BA with 4 terraces.

2 Large dogs. $649,000

PLAYERS CLUB – 1425 Gulf of Mexico Drive #206 Lovingly maintained second floor 2BR/2.5BA split floor plan residence with recent remodeling updates. $599,000

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CLUB LONGBOAT - 5055 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #225 3BR/2BA Gulfside tennis community with 750’ of Gulf front.

2 Large dogs. $425,000

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COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 525 Hornblower Lane 3BR/2.5BA Meticulously renovated, beautifully landscaped and on navigable water. $1,275,000

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LO C A L LY K N OW N . G LO B A L LY CO N N E C T E D.

REGENT COURT 845 Longboat Club Road Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4179926 $26,500,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y C LU B 1001 Longboat Club Road Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4414365 $2,100,000

B AY I S L E S 1640 Harbor Cay Lane Judy C Beck 941-320-2825 A4208328 $1,799,999

L O N G B E AC H 431 N Shore Road Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4418579 $1,595,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y T OW E R S 601 Longboat Club Road 401S Maureen Horn 941-539-3384 A4422155 $1,595,000

B AY I S L E S 3461 Bayou Sound Janice Perry 941-228-0848 A4194111 $1,600,000

360 NORTH CONDO 280 N Shore Road 5 Janet Walter 941-232-2000 A4418028 $1,495,000

TA N G E R I N E B AY C LU B 340 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 116 Linda Driggs 941-374-2920 A4411000 $1,250,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 210 Sands Point Road 2703 Maureen Horn 941-539-3384 A4408249 $1,075,000

M A R I N A B AY 2450 Harbourside Drive 244 Sylvia Zimmerman & Marlene Liberman 941-350-5022 A4202102 $995,500

L O N G B OAT K E Y T OW E R S 601 Longboat Club Road 803S Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4415472 $975,000

G R A N D B AY 3040 Grand Bay Boulevard 252 Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4402747 $949,000

B AY I S L E S 3261 Bayou Road Sylvia Zimmerman 941-350-5022 A4422906 $925,000

G R A N D B AY 3040 Grand Bay Boulevard 264 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4414879 $875,000

C O U N T RY C LU B S H O R E S 1170 Bogey Lane Richard Perlman 941-228-8580 A4418181 $699,000

B E AC H S I D E C O T TAG E S 361 N Shore Road Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4416955 $695,000

L O N G B OAT T E R R AC E 5393 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 209 Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4409366 $649,900

PORTOBELLO 3235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A206 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4421576 $649,000

W I N D I N G OA K S 3416 Winding Oaks Drive Unit 50 Terri Derr 941-356-6694 A4211656 $630,000

SANDS POINT 100 Sands Point Road 120 Sandi Layfield 941-914-2807 A4415340 $595,000

SANDS POINT 100 Sands Point Road 323 Lawrence Zeigler 941-228-2612 A4400827 $579,000

L O N G B E AC H V I L L AG E 7085 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 21 Emmy Lou Gilbert 941-807-1764 A4420334 $550,000

W I N DWA R D B AY 4700 Gulf Of Mexico Drive PH3 Stephen Harris 941-780-2352 A4422211 $525,000

P R I VAT E E R S O U T H 1000 Longboat Club Road 306 Bruce Meyer 941-266-8152 A4423195 $485,000

S A N D C AY 4725 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 113 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4215421 $460,000

PORTOBELLO 3240 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B201 Becky Sirigotis 941-201-8000 A4421098 $449,500

S E A P L AC E 1945 Gulf Of Mexico Drive M2-105 Jonathan Fox 941-544-6649 A4414709 $449,000

W I N DWA R D B AY 4600 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 202 Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4419076 $409,000

S I LV E R S A N D S 5841 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 244 Terry Goodman 941-374-6442 A4422158 $369,000

P O S I TA N O 4965 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 202 Debra Lee Rugh 941-320-0677 A4409810 $3,795,000

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DEC. 31 TO JAN. 4

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home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. David and Michelle Sylvester sold their home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive to Gunther Blaseio and Rosa Reimann Blaseio, of Sarasota, for $2.47 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2012.

THE WATER CLUB AT LONGBOAT KEY

Raymond and Myra Rosen, trustees, sold the Unit 406 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joanna Green, of Bucks, United Kingdom, for $1.35 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,650 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $530,300 in 1996.

BEACH WALK

Ann Kanter, trustee, sold the Unit 18 condominium at 6843 Gulf of Mexico Drive to William Serafin and Mindy White, of Nashville, Tenn., for $965,000.

Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,392 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $116,000 in 2004.

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Courtland LLC sold the Unit 502 condominium at 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to 2295213 Ontario Inc. for $826,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,392 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $699,000 in 2013.

SARASOTA HARBOUR APARTMENTS

Marcia West, trustee, of Harwich, Mass., sold the Unit 26 condominium at 763 John Ringling Blvd. to David and Michelle Sylvester, of Sarasota, for $300,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, two bath and 816 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 2003.

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The Bird Key home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.47 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2012.

Brian Brueck, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., sold the Unit C-37 condominium at 765 John Ringling Blvd. to Edward and Mary Mongillo, of Austin, Texas, for $230,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 816 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $105,000 in 1998.

WHITNEY BEACH

Michael and Edith Nemoytin, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their Unit 143 condominium at 6700 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Robin Hoyle, of Newport, R.I., for $220,000.

Built in 1969, it has one bedroom, one bath and 936 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $185,000 in 2003.

TOP BUILDING PERMITS LO C A L LY K N OW N . G LO B A L LY C O N N E C T E D.

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 7-11, in order of dollar amounts.

Janet Walter

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key • 941.232.2000

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 6010 Gulf of Mexico Drive

PERMIT Bonus room

APPLICANT Paul Stiros

AMOUNT $250,000

775 Longboat Club Road

Interior

Anthony Guarna

$200,000

605 Sutton Place

Fire damage repair Sutton Place

Janet’s commitment to excellence, strong network and relationships have been cultivated over 24+ years living and working in the local market. n Rookie of the Year in 2015, Master’s Award 2016, Presidential Award 2017

$140,598

Association 605 Sutton Place

Reroof

n Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)

Sutton Place

$58,584

n Active in the community, Janet has volunteered or chaired events for over 30 local charities

$37,945 $30,000

n Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Janet moved to the Sarasota area in 1994, residing 22+ years on Lido & Longboat Key

$30,000

If you would like to discuss your goals with a proven professional, contact Janet.

Association 3610 Bayou Circle

Reroof

2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Antenna installation Seagate Club

Thomas Harmer

Condominium 4401 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Antenna installation Longboat Harbour

Towers 3427 Winding Oaks Drive

Screen age

Lauren Botney

551 Bowsprit Lane

Pool resurface

Russell McCorkle

$22,000

605 Sutton Place #304

Interior

Michael Bucklen

$21,681

560 Putting Green Lane

New roof

Barry Finn

557 Spanish Drive North

Bathroom alteration Michael Blankenbecler

605 Sutton Place #404

Interior

Janet Daly

$17,876

608 Bayview Drive

Reroof

Anthony Skidmore

$15,675

605 Sutton Place #403

Interior

Timothy Taylor

2125 Harbourside Drive

Stairlift installation Joseph Perino

925 Spanish Drive North

Reroof

Richard Hyland

3465 Winding Oaks Drive

New pool cage

Marvin Lederman

605 Sutton Place #303

Interior

Daniel Mahoney

$7,635

537 Cutter Lane

Dock

Eugene White

$7,532

715 Dream Island Road

Pool resurface

Robert Havell

$6,405

605 Sutton Place #204

Interior

Sheila Marie Martin

$5,316

605 Sutton Place #104

Interior

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

LOCAL SINCE 1983

REGENT COURT 825 Longboat Club Road $18,000,000 Louis Wery 941.232.3001

601 Triton Bend $1,845,000 Walter Hackett & Vittoria Rutigliano 941.685.3994

LONGBOAT KEY 551 Broadway Street $990,000 Judie Berger 941.928.3424

BRADENTON 2608 89th Street NW $629,000 Martha Marlar 941.812.0455

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB 797 Spanish North Drive $389,000 Kimberly Freiwald 941.256.6775

LONGBOAT KEY 15 Lighthouse Point Drive $9,995,000 Peter Laughlin 941.356.8428

HOLMES BEACH

HOLMES BEACH

639 Key Royale Drive $3,800,000 Judie Berger 941.928.3424

105 White Avenue $9,500,000 Judie Berger 941.928.3424

LONGBOAT KEY

GLOBAL SINCE 1744

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LONGBOAT KEY 705 Hideaway Bay Lane $1,699,900 Dennis Girard 941.809.0041

1350 MAIN STREET CONDOMINIUMS

1350 Main Street #1006 $950,000 Thomas Netzel 941.539.0633

SARASOTA 400 Golden Gate Point #22 $600,000 Peg Davant 941.356.4552

LONGBOAT KEY 6580 Gulf Of Mexico Drive $375,000 Marty Benson 941.232.9264

LONGBOAT KEY 501 Harbor Point Road $3,099,000 Debra Garrett 941.685.1086

LONGBOAT KEY 595 Dream Island Road #36B $1,649,000 Jo Rutstein 941.587.9156

GOLDEN GATE 128 Golden Gate Point #302A $1,499,900 Dennis Girard 941.809.0041

LONGBOAT KEY 619 Bayview Drive $839,000 Mike Seamon 941.586.1802

LIDO BEACH

$4,795,000 Laura Pearson 941.993.5167

SUTTON PLACE 542 Sutton Place $350,000 Holly Switow 941.735.3186

SANSARA $2,090,000 Lisa Morris & Cheryl Loeffler 941.544.3332

DOWNTOWN 650 Golden Gate Point PH 601 $1,425,000 Peter Laughlin 941.356.8428

LIDO BEACH $695,000 Karin Stephan 941.504.4435

5841 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #249 $599,900 Dennis Girard 941.809.0041

682 Mourning Dove Drive $4,195,000 Cheryl Loeffler & Lisa Rooks Morris 941.302.9674

300 South Pineapple Avenue #401

$759,000 Karin Stephan 941.504.4435

LONGBOAT KEY

BIRD KEY

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 306 Gulf Boulevard $2,349,000 Holly Switow 941.735.3186

1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive #307

HARBOUR LANDINGS ESTATES 12349 Baypointe Terrace $350,000 Vittoria Rutigliano 941.962.5867

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #1102

1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive #409

LONGBOAT KEY 5155 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #3 $600,000 Fernando Viteri 941.400.7676

RITZ BEACH RESIDENCES

JEWFISH KEY 7151 La Lenaire Drive $999,897 Kimberly Freiwald 941.256.6775

LONGBOAT KEY 4401 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #204 $659,000 Vittoria Rutigliano & Walter Hackett 941.962.5867

LIDO HARBOUR SOUTH

RENAISSANCE

2110 Benjamin Franklin Drive #501SEA

750 Tamiami Trail North #1106 $575,000 Roberta Tengerdy & Carolyn Collins 941.321.2292

$598,000 Jaya Brossard 941.914.8414

HOLMES BEACH 600 Manatee Avenue #208 $349,000 Shellie Young 941.713.5458

BAYOU HOUSE APARTMENTS 1650 Pine Tree Lane #103 $319,000 Roberta Tengerdy & Carolyn Collins 941.321.2292

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