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Estate back on market

Bring money Pay to park opens on St. Armands Circle. SEE PAGE 5A

All Angels by the Sea is lending a helping hand to local nonprofit organizations. On Jan. 20, at the church’s weekly coffee hour after Mass, the outreach committee awarded grants to five organizations. The recipients of this year’s grants were UnidosNow, Children First, Tidewell Hospice, Meals on Wheels of Manatee County and the Dominican Development Group with the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. In total, $24,800 was awarded.

Ohana for sale again as island sales trend upward.

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Brenda Frost and Snookie Register

Think pink

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Photo courtesy Reid Murphy

A Sarasota city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations Tuesday on St. Armands Circle.

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On Feb. 9, Snookie Register hosted a pink-themed party to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund. For the past 20 years, Register has hosted an annual party for her friends, but this is the first time the bash supported a cause. Instead of hostess gifts, Register asked her friends to donate money, and her husband, Cash Register, would match it. In total, $4,960 was raised including the match.

Register had some help as hostess thanks to Lynn Heuston, Brenda Frost, Midge Pescatello, Lorena Noyes and photographer Ericka Matheis. At the party, special remembrances were made in honor of Donna Casper and Heidi Lagroe.

Love on the menu Katie Johns

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Here’s to a sweet and delicious Valentine’s Day. SEE PAGE 1B

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IF YOU GO PUBLIC MEETING ON LONGBOAT PASS BRIDGE When: 5 -7 p.m. Feb. 26 in Town Hall Where: 501 Bay Isles Road FDOT officials will be available for questions.

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Work to begin fixing the Longboat Pass drawbridge is scheduled to begin in May.

FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge Six-month rehab project expected to begin after season in May.

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The Longboat Key Pass drawbridge has outlived its design life by 11 years, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. But with repairs it plans to start in May, it hopes the bridge can last another 10.

FDOT will hold a public meeting from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Town

Hall to explain to Longboat Key residents the planned $3.7 million structural improvements to the bridge.

As one of two ways off the island, the bridge that connects Longboat to Bradenton Beach is a routine route and a critical link in an evacuation.

“This meeting will be an open house format with no formal presentation made,” said Brian Rick,

an FDOT spokesman.

“Those attending the meeting will be able to view displays, ask questions, and discuss the work one-on-one with members of the project team.”

The planned improvements to the drawbridge include repairs to the concrete approach span and the moveable steel span. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in May after season is over, with completion estimated by late in the year, possibly around Thanksgiving.

Rick said there will be times when single lanes will be closed and times when the bridge will be closed to traffic.

“A single lane closure will be permitted on the bridge from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., but only during active work periods,” Rick said.

“There will be no lane closures permitted from Friday 9 p.m. to Sunday 6 a.m. This lane closure is needed to conduct repairs within the travel lanes, which include concrete repairs, deck weld repairs, expansion joints.

“A bridge closure and detour will be permitted between midnight and 5 a.m. for a maximum of two days total,” he said. “A temporary 15-minute maximum bridge closure is permitted from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. This closure is to

needed in order to keep the bascule span raised so that we can install and remove the temporary mechanical span drive hydraulic cylinders in the machinery room.”

Longboat Police and Longboat Fire Rescue have said they don’t anticipate any problems with the closure. Helicopters can be brought in if there is a serious injury, they have said.

“A lane will almost always be open,” Police Chief Pete Cumming said.

There should also be no navigation delay, either, since the U.S. Coast Guard has approved the project, FDOT said.

The drawbridge was built in 1957. It needs structural steel repairs and repairs to its movable deck span. Additionally, a fender system will be installed at the waterline to protect the columns from damage by boats, along with rip-rap installation on either side of the pass to ward off erosion problems. Traffic signals will be upgraded and repairs made to the sidewalk and potholes will be fixed on the road surface.

FDOT has said the span is in fair condition but is functionally obsolete.

Despite making the repairs, Rick said FDOT will begin a study in 2020 to examine long-term repair, or replacement options.

FDOT in the past year has also recommended the aging drawbridge from Cortez to Bradenton Beach be replaced with a fixed span structure to cut down on traffic stoppages for boat traffic.

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OHANA RETURNS TO MARKET WITH LOWER PRICE

Closed real estate deals, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

Price tag: $15.49 million Year built: 2013 Bedrooms: Six Bathrooms: Seven and two half Special features: 13 pavilions, tennis court, gulf front pool Photos courtesy Reid Murphy

Ohana is one of the highest-priced homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area. It’s expected to be listed within 30 days.

SUZANNE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER

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he sale prices of Longboat Key properties are up in early 2019 as compared to early 2018, continuing a trend of generally upbeat real estate figures since 2016, Realtors said.

“We’re going back to the old normal,” said Michael Renick, of Keller Williams in Longboat.

The average selling price of a home last month in Longboat Key was $841,000, compared with January 2018’s average price of $807,000.

“Overall the market is showing good signs, but we are only a month into 2019,” he said.

A three-year comparison of average prices in the 34228 ZIP code that encompasses Longboat Key show increases for homes and condos from 2017 levels, but median prices — the spot at which half sell for more and half sell for less — backed off a bit in 2018 year-end figures as compared to 2017, according to the Florida Realtors Association.

Generally speaking, Sarasota County and Manatee County reported a combined total of 21,344 closed sales in 2018, a 6.7% increase from 2017. In Manatee County, single-family homes increased by 7% to 6,485 closed sales, while Sarasota County sales increased by 0.5% to 7,952 closed sales.

Overall condo market sales increased year over year as well regionwide. Sarasota condos increased by 8.1% from 2017 to 4,150 closed sales. Manatee condo sales increased by 11.1% to 2,757 sales.

On Longboat in 2018, the number of homes sold climbed 2.6%, to 177, and condo sales climbed 18.9%, to 396.

About 475 properties are for sale on Longboat as of this week, about 70 more than this time last year.

“I feel that the inventory is at healthy number for this time of year,” said Jesse Griffin, of Century 21 Beggins Enterprises. The market was sluggish at the beginning of the year, something he blames on red tide.

Properties also need to be priced right, said Roger Pettingell, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real

THROUGH THE YEARS: HOME AND CONDO SALES

Closed home sales Closed home sales in cash Median home price Average home price Closed condo sales Closed condo sales in cash Median condo sales price Average condo sales price

2016 92 58

$930,000

$1,334,000 373

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2017 114 73

2018 117 76

$1,047,000 $1,321,000 333 223

$960,000 $1,390,000 396 264

$550,000

$520,000

$515,000

$925,000

$698,423

$710,880

Source: Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee

COMPARING YEARS ON LBK A snapshot look at some key analytics from the Longboat Key market.

2016

$122.8 million

sales volume

90.2%

of price received Landscaping around the Ohana estate is getting a fresh look.

$930,000 Estate on Longboat Key. “In the case of older condition properties, it is important to price in the renovations which a buyer will likely make,” Pettingell said.

Two high-profile properties with recently reduced prices are two of the highest-priced properties around.

Owners of Serenissima, a Venetian-style home located across the street from Longboat Key Club’s Islandside golf course, dropped the price of their home. The asking price for the 19,300-square-foot mansion is $22.5 million, down $4 million from its previous asking price.

It had been on the market since March 2017.

And Ohana on Gulf of Mexico Drive on the northern end of the island is going back on the market in less than 30 days with new Realtors once landscaping work is completed.

The asking price for the Hawaiian-style estate is $15.49 million, $7 million less than its original

asking price in 2013.

“There is still a lot of movearound buyers, people upgrading from smaller to bigger and people moving from condominiums to houses and back,” said Pettingell, who sold 73 properties last year for $106.18 million, tops among Realtors in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Pettingell said he is hearing from buyers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut who have horror stories about higher taxes and slowing real estate markets.

He is also seeing a number of Midwesterners who are coming to Longboat because of the freezing temperatures they are experiencing in their home states.

“Two years ago we were seeing the initial movement of people into downtown condominiums,” he said.

“This brought a bunch of new inventory to the market, which has been subsequently absorbed by new buyers drawn to the island lifestyle.”

median home sales price 2017

$150.7 million sales volume

90% of price received $1.32 million

median home sales price 2018

$163.4 million

in sales volume

90.9%

of price received

$960,000

Median home sales price Source: Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee

Longboat Key’s Ohana estate soon will be back on the market.

Barbara and Ryan Ackerman have teamed with Reid Murphy to present the beachfront property at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive on the northern end of the island. The listing price will be $15.49 million, lower than its original asking price of $22 million in 2013, then $19.9 million in early 2018. Some landscaping work is underway at the property before it officially is relisted for sale, within the next 30 days, said Barbara Ackerman, of Coldwell Banker’s Longboat office.

Murphy, of Developers Realty, said he and the Ackermans have worked well together on previous deals and it made sense to work together this time as the listing agents, so much so that they share the same listing sign.

Murphy’s contact information is on the southern side of the sign and is visible to motorists driving north.

The Ackermans’ contact information is on the northern side and can be seen by drivers heading south.

“We all deal on a high level,” Barbara Ackerman said. “We’re combining our circles of expertise.”

Ohana’s pavilions are set around a free-form swimming pool with a swim-up sun shelf. There is an adjacent palm-thatched beach pavilion, as well as a tennis and motor court.

The 9,622 square feet of living space includes six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and two half-baths.

It was designed by Sarasota architect Guy Peterson. The builder was Michael K. Walker & Associates.

Property taxes for Ohana total $237,544.44, which includes $599.89 and $81.16, fees that go to toward the town’s islandwide utilities project that involves placing overhead wires underground, according to Manatee County.

Ohana – Hawaiian for family - is owned by Robert Scott Hutcheson, a Calgary real estate entrepreneur, according to Manatee County property records. Hutcheson is spearheading Calgary’s potential bid to host the 2026 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games.

Even at $15.49 million, Ohana is not the most expensive Longboat Key home for sale. That distinction belongs to Serenissima, a Venetianstyle home located across the street from Longboat Key Club’s Islandside golf course. The asking price for the 19,300-square-foot mansion is $22.5 million, down $4 million from its original price.

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What happened this week in: 1980

Owner of Holmes Beach restaurant buys Longboat site

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La Norma expected to open in former location of Ciao Italia! by the end of February.

40TH ANNIVERSARY

NEWS OF THE DAY Voters on Longboat Key (registered ones, anyway, according to the Longboat Observer’s cheeky turn of phrase in the Feb. 19 edition) were gearing up for an election in March that would signal one way or the other their desire for a new bridge connecting the island to the mainland.

The idea behind the vote was to get a handle on an issue that was the subject of many opinions and disagreements over the preceding years. Commissioner Sam Seegel opined that even if residents voted in favor of a new link over Sarasota Bay that it would be a “paper bridge,” one that if ever built would be long after most of the voters who supported it had died.

Leading up to the vote, town commissioners had voted to support a new drawbridge over New Pass, a citizen questionnaire indicated support for a fixed-span high rise bridge over New Pass, and a 1973 study showed the mid-island to be the prime location for a bridge over the bay.

For the record, a month later on March

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

SUZANNE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER

The owners of Italian restaurant Isola Bella in Holmes Beach have purchased Ciao! Italia in the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, where they said they plan to open their second restaurant, La Norma, by the end of February.

Isola owner Gianfranco Santagati confirmed he bought Ciao Italia! from owner Carmine Astuto, who has been a fixture in town for more than 20 years. Ciao Italia! closed earlier this month without notice, leaving many wondering what had happened.

Astuto did not return telephone calls for comment. Turned up chairs and tables were visible inside Ciao Italia! last week.

There were no signs or notices outside announcing its closure.

“I was surprised,” said Nanni Mirchandani, the owner of neighboring Longboat Resort Wear, when asked about Ciao Italia!. “I hope everything is all right.”

Santagati and wife, Alessandra, both natives of Sicily, moved to the United States two years ago.

Santagati, who grew up in the restaurant business, said they chose Florida because of the weather.

They chose the Anna Maria Island community because it is

File photo

Ringling Bridge’s high-rise structure was years away when Longboat voters signaled approval of a mid-island span.

17, 1,505 voters to 440 voted in favor of a bay bridge, and of those in support, most voted for a mid-key bridge, followed by the south end and then the north end.

If you haven’t noticed, nothing happened.

A paper bridge, indeed.

FROM THE FILES OF COPS CORNER n A police officer reported being struck in the cheek by a golf ball along Gulf of Mexico Drive at 2:58 p.m., Feb. 16. He was uninjured. n Police also assisted with a rescue call at 4:58 p.m. that day. A child had reportedly fallen down.

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The Italian chef greeted Ciao Italia! diners.

small and by the water.

They chose Longboat as the location of their second restaurant because it is far enough away from Isola Bella — Italian for beautiful island — so they would not compete against themselves.

“My wife wanted to be near the water,” he said. “And we like Longboat Key. It’s a good place to raise a child.”

Diners at La Norma can expect to spend $40 to $50 each, he said.

It is expected to mirror Isola Bella’s menu which offers numerous pasta dishes including pescatora, primavera, chicken Marsala, chicken Parmigiana, ravioli, homemade meatballs, pizzas and salads. All of the dishes are made

by Santagati.

La Norma will seat 50 people inside and 20 outside in the courtyard.

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St. Armands paid parking begins A new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

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hen he arrived Tuesday morning at St. Armands Circle, Nick Moorman was willing to pay to park — even if he needed a little help figuring out how to do it.

Moorman, a visitor from Ohio, was among the first people to participate in Sarasota’s new St. Armands paid parking program.

The city began to charge for on-street parking in the commercial district Tuesday, timed to coincide with the opening of a 484-space parking garage on North Adams Drive.

As an early adopter, there were some challenges. Moorman had to make a trip back to his car to jot down his license plate number before entering it into the pay station, and a city parking employee helped walk him through the process of using the machine.

But although he described it as a little confusing, he said that was understandable for a new system.

And although he would have preferred to park for free, paid parking wasn’t going to divert him from the Circle.

“I don’t like to pay extra money for parking, but that’s the world we live in,” Moorman said.

The city is striving to make the new paid parking program a smooth transition for businesses in St. Armands. The city has distributed informational brochures to stores and restaurants in the area, which highlights information such as the tiered pricing structure. Parking staff members will be stationed in the area for the next few days to help address any questions.

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“I’ve never heard of a town where you could park for 50 cents (an hour) in a parking garage.”

— Roger Schuhmacher, co-owner of Madison Avenue Café and Deli

Mark Lyons said the city vetted the pay-by-plate pay stations before selecting them, and he was optimistic St. Armands would avoid the issues associated with previous efforts to implement paid parking downtown.

“Those pay machines, they’re as easy as an ATM to use,” Lyons said. “They walk you right through how to handle them.

They’re color. They’re very sensitive to the touch, so it makes it very easy to operate.”

There remain critics of paid parking in St. Armands, and there were some early signs of struggle Tuesday morning. One visitor dug through her car for quarters, unprepared to pay using change.

(The machines also take credit cards, though there is a $1.50 minimum charge.) Another complained the screen was challenging to read in the sun.

But others, like Moorman, were unfazed by the prospect of paid parking. Pat Vance, a Venice resident, didn’t know a paid parking program was going into effect Tuesday morning. She wasn’t exactly clear on the tiered pricing structure, where different color-coded zones have different hourly rates, and she thought the machine was hard to read in the

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Still, she found the actual process of paying was easy to understand. She said she wouldn’t avoid the area just because there are parking fees in place, though she might seek out a cheaper spot in the future.

“I think another time, I might go farther down to park and walk over,” Vance said. “I was sort of surprised by it, but I figured, well, I’m only going to be here a short time. I’ll just go along with the program.”

Lyons said the city worked with St. Armands businesses to address any lingering concerns ahead of the start of the paid parking program. The city lowered the rate for its employee parking program from $20 a month to $10 a month for St. Armands businesses. Lyons added nearly 200 spaces in the area remain free of charge.

Roger Schuhmacher, co-owner of Madison Avenue Café and Deli, was excited about the opening of the St. Armands parking garage — funded in part using paid parking revenue. He thinks the garage will help address parking and traffic issues that have long afflicted the area, and he believes the city has established reasonable rates.

“I’ve never heard of a town where you could park for 50 cents (an hour) in a parking garage,” Schuhmacher said.

Although the garage is open to the public, there remains some work to be done on the structure, Lyons said. That includes the installation of solar panels on the roof. Lyons said he hopes the garage will be complete within the next month.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Kiwanis Lawn Party moved to November The annual fundraiser will stay at the Key Club.

KATIE JOHNS COMMUNITY EDITOR

Because of location conflicts, the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party will be moved to Nov. 23, organizers said.

The popular event traditionally takes place in December at the Resort at Longboat Key Club, but because of construction, the event was postponed until March and was set to take place on the grounds of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

But now, because of the new time and other conflicts, organiz-

ers have decided to bring it back closer to its traditional home in late November.

“There’s enough factors here that really have caused us to look at alternatives, and so we want to make sure that we have a great event, and so this is a good solution for that,” Kiwanis President Steve Branham said.

“We’re thankful for Mr. [Chuck] Whittall’s willingness to help us with this event. … It’s just tough to pull it all together.”

The party will honor the late Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber, who died on Nov. 22, 2018, almost a year to the day of this year’s event. Dur-

ing the lawn party, there will be a ceremony honoring Klauber and some of his protégés in the local restaurant community.

The event will benefit the Kiwanis Club scholarship efforts.

Branham said that the postponement of the lawn party might effect the number of scholarships or amount of each scholarship it awards in August, but the club will still work toward raising the money with its annual Pancake Breakfast.

This year’s breakfast will be from 7-11 a.m. March 30 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

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A solitary palm tree arrived by truck last week at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Palm planted on former Colony site

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Solitary addition to proposed site of St. Regis development arrives, is planted in the middle of property.

SUZANNE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER

It’s a curious sight sitting alone on the 17.6 acres where the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort once stood.

A single, mature palm tree arrived last week on the property where a $600 million St. Regis Hotel and Residences is proposed, sitting on the land in a planting box meant for transportation. In fact, it’s the first sign of something new happening since the last piece of the Colony’s mid-rise building tumbled to the ground in late November.

Is it a sign that development is ready to go?

Is it the first piece of an epic landscaping plan?

Unicorp National Development’s Chuck Whittall said last week the tree might be planted in the future, though plans weren’t firm. The next day, it had found a home in the soil of 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

And more greenery is on the way. A $20,000 hydroseeding project of the sandy lot is beginning to show signs of taking root.

Tiny sprouts of grass are now visible after weeks of germination.

Whittall scored a victory earlier this month in his quest to redevelop the site when the Longboat Key Commission gave initial approval to his request to change the town’s zoning language to allow, under certain conditions, a temporary sales office on the property before a building permit is granted.

Final consideration of that proposal goes before the Town Commission on March 4.

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If it ain’t broke …

Longboat voters are being asked to change commissioners’ terms from two to three years. It’s not a big deal, but the benefits are difficult to see.

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arn. It seems downright boring this month on Longboat Key. Yeah, yeah, there is the usual February traffic. Sorry, it is what it is. At least it’s 78 degrees here, not minus 2.

But the fact there are no contested Town Commission races this spring surely is an indication Longboat Key voters are, for the most part, satisfied with the job the current commissioners are performing.

Two of the three commissioners up for re-election — Mayor George Spoll and Commissioner Jack Daly — automatically won because they had no opponents.

And Mike Haycock, a member of the town’s Planning and Zoning Board, also won automatically after his opponent, Randy Langley, decided the two of them were so similar in views that Langley withdrew his candidacy last month.

Let’s be grateful. Given the strife in Washington, D.C., that consumes the airwaves, cyberspace and national newsprint, perhaps we should appreciate the reprieve from nasty local political campaigns.

Nevertheless, Longboat voters still will be encouraged to participate in the March 12 town elections to decide two proposed charter amendments (see box).

Neither of the questions appears all that controversial.

But like always with ballot initiatives, there are underlying nuances to consider. This week, we address the proposal

to change town commissioners’ terms from three two-year terms to two three-year terms: What can be so complicated — increasing commissioners’ terms from two years to three years?

The maximum number of years a commissioner can serve consecutively still will remain at six.

So what’s the deal?

To a degree, we’re ambivalent.

What could be the harm going from two to three years?

In all likelihood, neither choice — sticking with two-year terms or going to three-year terms — will make any tangible difference to taxpayers positively or negatively in the way the town is governed.

Then, what is driving the question? Typically, you amend the charter when taxpayers and citizens see a recurring problem that needs fixing. But what’s the problem? After all, two-year terms have worked satisfactorily since the town’s founding in 1955.

What has changed to make this necessary now?

Here’s the impetus: the commissioners themselves. They want three-year terms because campaigning every two years is as fun as the pre-op to a colonoscopy. They hate campaigning and asking for money. The late Mayor Hal Lenobel epitomized this stance when in his last election, a contested race, he refused to campaign — no signs, no mailers, no meet-and-greets.

And he still won.

Nary a contested election goes

REFERENDUM LBK referendum regarding town commission terms of office and elections: Shall Article II, Section 2 of the Town Charter be amended as set forth in Ordinance 2018-18 to change the Town Commission term of office from a two (2) year term to a three (3) year term, and change the Town Commission election cycle to correspond with the term of office change?

Yes — For adoption.

No — Against adoption.

by without a candidate lamenting spending $10,000 or more to win an unpaid job.

Past and present commissioners also say three-year terms would help them be better commissioners, and by extension, would inure to the benefit of taxpayers and governance of the town. Typically, commissioners say they spend the first year learning. Only in the second year, after a year of absorbing and learning town government’s nuances, do they feel more competent on the issues. But about halfway through that second year, they lament becoming occupied with the next looming campaign for re-election.

To an extent, you can see and empathize with them. So, sure, give them their three-year terms.

Having to campaign only twice will save them time, expense and aggravation. What’s more, how badly could three-year terms mess up the town’s governance?

It’s difficult to think how they

could. Commissioners believe the longer terms would improve their effectiveness.

But flip the coin. Consider the taxpayers’ perspective: Twoyear terms keep commissioners vigilant, engaged, urgent and accountable. Three-year terms would lessen all of that. And you could see how they would contribute more to the perception that the Town Commission is a select club of the same players year after year.

Likewise, with three-year terms, if a commissioner does something stupid (and they do now and then), voters would be stuck for three years. Twoyear terms, in contrast, create a higher degree of accountability.

It’s easier to throw a bum out.

Altogether, Longboat Key has survived and thrived as a well-run town for 65 years under the two-year term system. And you know the saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

The Town Commission and the town’s governance are far from “broke.” Indeed, it’s difficult to discern a compelling case to switch to three-year terms.

Yes, it would make life easier for commissioners, and there is no harm in that. But the tangible benefit to taxpayers and residents is not readily clear.

Either way, you can argue this is not a high-risk proposition.

The governance of the town likely will not change to any noticeable degree. So take your pick. As we said at the outset, we’re ambivalent, leaning more toward the status quo.

Today, we recommend: Vote no.

Next week: The density referendum

The Rappaport, Corrigan garage At long last, it’s real — the longawaited parking garage at St. Armands Circle.

Marty Rappaport, longtime property owner and the never-give-up, driving force for improvements and good on St. Armands Circle, remembers his first meeting nearly 30 years ago with fellow Circle property owners and merchants. The topic: parking.

It was always about parking, even then.

And the moaning in the room was the pervasive attitude at the time. The Circle’s lack of parking would never be solved, one longtime property owner lamented.

Rappaport remembers thinking then: “We’re going to solve this problem.”

“I saw St. Armands back then as a diamond in the rough,” Rappaport told us.

For the next 25 years, and joined in 2000 by Diana Corrigan, longtime executive director of the St. Armands Association, Rappaport and Corrigan did what those property owners and merchants thought never could be done.

With the opening Tuesday of the new parking garage on St. Armands Circle, and the unveil-

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The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.

ing of new parking meters, Rappaport and Corrigan, primarily, persevered in their efforts to eliminate the rough around the diamond.

The new parking garage — with its handsome design by architect Jonathan Parks — is the pinnacle of what they accomplished. That is soon to be followed with the construction of public restrooms — another long-sought amenity.

But no one should forget the other important improvements and features that came from

Rappaport’s drive. He, the late Gil Waters and Lou Mettler, former owner of the Met, were three driving forces that brought about the ground-level parking lot behind the Met. Rappaport and Corrigan were crucial to the formation and buy-in of 80 Circle property owners to create the St. Armands Business Improvement District.

Seriously, how often do you hear of property owners voting to impose additional taxes on themselves?

But they will if it’s for the right

cause. In this case, the extra tax not only funded efforts to market the Circle, it funded a major landscaping and lighting renovation and now the garage.

Rappaport and Corrigan have plenty of scars for the battles they fought across the bay in Sarasota City Hall. But through them all, while Corrigan was never shy about dogging city commissioners to do what was best for St. Armands Circle, Rappaport, no shrinking violet himself, avoided public criticisms of City Hall. “We knew we had to work in partnership with the city,” he said.

Oftentimes, when public projects like new parking garages or bridges are erected, plaques are affixed to the structures hailing mayors, city commissioners and city managers. If there is a plaque to be erected or the naming of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, it should carry the names only of two people: Marty Rappaport and Diana Corrigan.

They made it happen.

Two people whose passions and efforts improved the community they love. What a great, new asset for St. Armands Circle and the city of Sarasota.

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This editorial (Does a black box fit, Jan. 31) raises fundamental questions about the need, if any, for a cultural arts and related activities center on Longboat Key. I arrived in Florida more than 50 years ago to work at Cape Canaveral and now live on Longboat Key. I am more familiar than most with various Florida locations, and I find Sarasota to be about the “artsiest” place I have ever encountered.Why do we need to think about spending multimillions to create something which is already right around the corner?

Concurrently, there are other needs that I believe should be given higher priority than a cultural and arts center.

Two examples of this are: n We need a primary care doctor on Longboat Key to replace the AllCare facility, which closed over a year ago. I have heard that the Longboat Key Foundation is “working on it,” but there seems to be no information available on progress. It has been said that there is not enough demand to support a primary care doctor, but there was one here for many years until she retired, and there is also an excellent cardiologist on the Key who has been here for many years. Is there not more demand for a primary care doctor than a cardiologist? n For years there has been talk

about the need for more tennis courts at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, which is overrun for several months of the year. Players who are not in some group that gets priority need to go into a lottery to maybe get a court. This situation will become more dire because of the fact that the town allowed Unicorp to develop facilities that will bring hundreds of additional people to the Key but only build two tennis courts. There are also about eight tennis courts at Islandside, which will be destroyed by the Longboat Key Club expansion.

Both will place much greater pressure on the 10 courts at the Public Tennis Center.

So now, as reported by the Observer, all the talk about more tennis courts has been dropped in favor of pickleball courts.

It was also suggested that the pickleball courts may be located in close proximity to the tennis courts, which is a bad idea since tennis is a quiet game which requires concentration while pickleball with their table tennis racquets and plastic ball is noisy.

So, I say “first things first.”

Get a doctor, fix the tennis court problem and then think about the arts and pickleball.

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Later this month, the Sarasota City Commission will decide whether it wants to pay a developer to walk away from its lease of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

On Feb. 19, the city is scheduled to discuss the possible termination of a lease agreement with Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners LLC. In exchange for withdrawing its proposal for the city-owned property, the developer is seeking $206,224.69 from the city as reimbursement for the project costs to date.

In 2017, the city approved the lease, which authorized the group to redevelop and manage the pavilion.

The group’s plans for the property included the operation of a 200-seat restaurant and the construction of a Tiki bar, splash pad and playground.

Even after the lease was in place, the proposed redevelopment was controversial, drawing outspoken opposition from residents on Lido Key and throughout the city. An online petition protesting the plans has more than 5,500 signatures.

As a result, the developer asked the city to postpone a January public hearing on the site plan

as the group considered withdrawing its proposal. Although the group signaled it would also be willing to discuss changes to its agreement with the city, the majority of the discussion at a Jan. 14 commission meeting focused on the prospect of pulling the application and ending the lease.

At that meeting, the board directed staff to negotiate with the development group on a proposal for terminating the agreement. City Attorney Robert Fournier said the developer wanted compensation for some of the expenses it has incurred as it has produced plans for the site.

The commission will consider the proposed lease termination agreement at its next meeting. If approved, the developer would withdraw its site plan application within seven days.

Within 30 days, the city would pay the developer the full sum of the requested reimbursement, a figure based on costs incurred during the planning process.

When the developer receives the funds, the lease would be terminated.

In a memo, Fournier recommended approving the termination agreement. He wrote that, if the lease is not terminated and the site plan application moves forward, the city is likely to face legal expenses “far in excess of the amount recommended for reimbursement.”

Fournier also said the development group’s actions in producing the plans have been in line with what the city requested.

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Cleaning woman accused of taking jewelry, cash

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Police ask residents who employed woman to check for missing valuables.

SUZANNE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER

Longboat Key police are asking residents to check for missing valuables after the arrest of a housekeeper on theft charges.

Police arrested Michelle Wood, 35, of Palmetto, last month and charged her with third-degree grand theft, a felony.

Wood posted a $1,500 bond. No hearing date has been set.

Wood worked as a residential cleaner for a resident of Sutton Place, one of 60 such clients she shared with her mother, who was not charged.

In December, the victim, a seasonal Sutton Place resident, contacted police and said she discovered her Prada wallet, valued at $1,000; an Ash Goldfarb ring, valued at $1,000; a leather necklace with a gold globe pendant valued at $500, and $2,000 cash were missing.

There were no signs of forced entry. The victim said she left her door unlocked on days that Wood was scheduled to clean. No one else had access to her third-floor

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR COGNITIVE DECLINE?

By Dr. Rebecca Patton, D.C, at Revolution Health Sarasota.

We live in an age of technology that continues to expand daily and infiltrate our lives more and more each day.

Digital dementia - research shows that anytime someone’s phone rings, beeps, vibrates, lights up and we pick it up or look at it we actually lose our attention span from anywhere between 13-17 minutes.

Whether a person is 40 or 80 years old, the fear of losing brain function is debilitating. We now know that process that leads to dementia, many times, will start 25-30 years before the actual diagnosis. There are a few societal beliefs that perpetuate and hide this problem. One is the belief that as we get older, we are supposed to become forgetful, that it is a normal part of aging. This is completely false and it is one of the reasons why so many people fly under the radar for so long in the early stages of dementia.

Signs of cognitive decline are not always clear cut. Often signs are very subtle. Symptoms have a

gradual onset (months to years) instead of a sudden onset. Some signs and symptoms of the early symptoms can be in language presentation : difficulty finding words in conversation and other cognitive domains. Visual : deficits in spatial orientation, walking into a room and not recalling why you walked in, impaired facial recognition, not being able to recall names.

Executive Dysfunction: difficulty problem solving, remembering appointments.

In many cases it may not be obvious if the patient is suffering from cognitive decline. Traumatic brain injuries, food sensitivities, obstruction of blood flow to the brain and other genetic and environmental variables such as mercury in fish and fillings, mold as well as Lyme exposure can be factors resulting in cognitive impairment. We now know, based on the research that there are things we can do to not only prevent entering that curtain into dementia but in the early stages being able to stop it from progressing.

apartment and no other contractors had been in to do work, she told police.

Longboat Police Detective Bob Bourque said an investigation found the wallet had been pawned at a West Palmetto pawn shop for $25. Police also found 80-plus pieces of jewelry dating back to June 2017 had been pawned by Wood, officials said.

“One of the most common crimes we have here is theft by service workers,” Bourque said.

Longboat Police have placed holds on jewelry pieces believed connected to Wood at several Manatee County pawn shops.

They include a cluster ring and a wedding band. Bourque said his department is trying to find the owners.

Bourque wants residents who may be missing valuables to contact police and, if possible, provide a photo of the missing item. The Longboat Police can be reached at 316-1977.

When having a service person perform work in your home, Bourque said it is important to lock up valuables and keep them in the same room with you.

“Before you hire anyone to do work for you, Google them,” he said. “You would be surprised by what pops up.” Also, check both the Sarasota and Manatee Sheriff’s offices, as well as the clerk of courts in both counties, he said.

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OUR CONDOLENCES 12:19 a.m., 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic: The town’s automated traffic monitoring system alerted officers to a car owned by a driver with a suspended driver’s license. The driver of the car relayed to the officer during a traffic stop that the owner was her father, and he had recently died. The officer offered condolences and closed out the traffic stop.

IT’S STILL THERE 9:27 a.m., 2000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic: A driver with a Canadian driver’s license was pulled over in connection with a database report that her Florida license had expired two years earlier.

The driver told police that she is a resident of Canada and let her Florida license lapse because she was licensed in Canada.

She thought her Florida license would disappear from records.

The officer advised the woman to consult with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles to delete her Florida record to prevent a similar traffic stop from taking place again.

IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, CALL ME 11 a.m., Police Headquarters Lost item: A Longboat Key woman stopped by the Police Department to see if anyone had turned in a lost hearing aid.

She said she likely lost it in a fall while running in the 4900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Officers took the woman’s contact information if such a device was turned in.

ON THE RUN 11:14 a.m., 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Dog nuisance: An officer responding to a park on a call of a loose dog found the dog’s owner and explained the town code regarding leashes and dogs. The owner said sometimes the dog gets loose accidentally and that she will pay closer attention.

IS IT YOURS? 3:12 p.m., 2100 block of Harbourside Drive Assist other agencies: Responding to a call for assistance from the Sarasota Police Department, an officer visited a Longboat Key home in connection with a found wallet.

Sarasota authorities tried to contact the wallet owner on the phone but were unsuccessful.

An officer left a business card at the address found in the wallet.

WAITING FOR THE BOSS 10:29 p.m., 400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious person: While on patrol, an officer spotted a car after hours in the parking lot of a golf course maintenance building. The officer spoke to the person with the car, who said he was waiting for his supervisor to arrive.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT TREES 11:33 a.m., 0 block of Lighthouse Point Drive Trespassing: A dispute over tree trimming led to a trespassing warning being issued to a Longboat Key man. The incident began with a call to police regarding trees trimmed on a resident’s property without permission. The resident said he has an agreement with his condo association to trim ficus trees annually in April, and down to 18 feet.

A representative of the association said someone not connected to the association called a handyman to trim the trees and such a thing had been an issue in the past. Police talked to the man who called the handyman, explained the condo association agreement and then issued a warning to stay off the resident’s property.

NO RESERVATIONS AT THE INN 11:30 p.m., 1600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious circumstance: An officer on patrol stopped to investigate why a car was parked near the entrance to the proposed development. The Bradenton man said his truck was experiencing mechanical

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problems. After police checked for any wants or warrants, he was able to restart the truck and depart.

but said if he sees the same company parked like this again, a formal citation would be written.

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NOT CONVINCING ENOUGH 12:59 p.m., 600 block of Bayport Way Suspicious circumstance: A man called police after receiving a nearly convincing call from someone claiming to be his grandson asking for money.

The caller called the man “grandpa” and said he was sick again and had been arrested on drug charges by the New York Police Department. The man said he does have a grandson who had been sick recently who attends school in New York.

When the man got suspicious, he asked for the caller’s birthday. The caller came up with a month, but not the date or year and hung up. The man called his grandson to confirm everything was OK.

BE PATIENT OR BE A PATIENT 6:41 p.m., 1600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic: A rider on a rental motorcycle was warned for passing in a no-passing area. When the officer stopped the rider and asked if he knew the reason for the stop, the rider, who was from out of state, said he just got impatient with Longboat Key traffic. The officer advised him to be more patient, especially on a motorcycle.

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DINNER OR BREAKFAST? 3:32 a.m., 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious vehicle: Police stopped to investigate why a convertible was parked along Gulf of Mexico Drive and soon encountered a couple approaching from the beach. They said it was their car and they had stopped to eat some food on the beach. The officer said they couldn’t park there and the beaches were closed. They apologized and left.

CLOSE IS NOT ENOUGH 11:38 a.m., 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic/parking: A truck parked six inches into the bike lane drew the attention of police, who had heard from a caller this wasn’t the first time a company truck had been improperly parked. The driver said he had been unable to park completely clear of the bike lane. The officer delivered a verbal warning

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CHARGE OR BLOCK? 5:30 p.m., 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic/parking: A call about an SUV parked on a park’s basketball court brought out an officer to investigate. The officer found a new Buick SUV parked on the court, arrayed with an NCAA basketball trophy and other related items. A woman with the SUV said she had town permission for a photo session on the town’s courts. No damage to the courts was noted, and no one was waiting for the courts.

They were allowed to continue.

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Two luxurious models by London Bay Homes featured in this weekend’s Parade of Homes welcoming fire table. Nearby, lush tropical landscaping surrounds a custom-built pool and spa.

Upstairs, a giant second-floor loft fulfills a variety of scenarios – quiet office space, movie room lounge or possibly a fun playroom for children.

Other memory points include double French doors in the master suite that open to the spa and pool, along with a blissful master bath with freestanding tub and a glass door in the shower that opens to an alfresco shower garden.

The Camberdale’s coastal contemporary architecture pays homage to nearby Gulf of Mexico beaches and features sea-blue painted louvered Bermuda shutters, wood-framed windows with simple grids and an emphasis on vertical symmetry with carriage-style garage doors.

Just a short drive away on Siesta Key beach awaits The Mandeville, one of just 14 homes in the gated Spice Bay neighborhood. Designed to maximize the home’s waterfront location, imagine waking up every morning to views of the water – and not just from your bed, but virtually every room in the house.

Walking through the kitchen and dining area, the light coming off the water will catch your eye as it streams through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the parlor.

There, a creamy-hued sitting area with pops of jeweltoned pillows brightens the space. Nearby, a temperaturecontrolled wine cellar with glass enclosure holds more than 800 bottles.

Every room has its own distinct feel – from the coastal aesthetic and shoreline photography in one of the guest rooms to the antique-style furniture with tropical sepia-toned artwork in another.

There’s even a bay-front fire pit steps from the home’s private dock on the Intracoastal Waterway, making a sunset boat ride available at a moment’s whim.

With 5,010 square feet of living space within two stories, The Mandeville also features three en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and a loft with the home’s second powder bath and a wet bar.

London Bay Homes has also recently completed construction of a second custom home in Spice Bay, just a few houses down from The Mandeville. The threebedroom, four-bath Somerset estate offers stunning garden views and 5,060 square feet of living space with a three-car garage, wine pantry, kitchen office and study.

Located in the exclusive gated community of Spice Bay, The Mandeville showcases more than 5,010 square feet of living space and stunning West Indies architecture with a fresh coastal feel.

Located in Sarasota’s South Poinsettia Romanza Interior Design created a transitional Park neighborhood, The Camberdale is interior design for The Mandeville that blends close to downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key, classic and modern style.

Southside Village, top-rated schools and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

For more information about touring London Bay Homes’ Sarasota Collection, call 941-421-7136 or visit LondonBay.com

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hether desiring to be near Sarasota’s famous whitesand beaches and backyard boats along Sarasota Bay, or, perhaps a bit further in downtown, where one is merely a quick stroll to Main Street’s Zagat-rated restaurants, boutiques and world-class arts and theatre venues, life in Sarasota provides endless possibilities for living a life well-lived.

For those looking to get an inside glimpse into the Siesta Key or downtown lifestyle, luxury custom homebuilder and developer London Bay Homes is offering an inside look with two luxurious model homes open for viewing.

Part of the Manatee-Sarasota Builder Industry Association’s Parade of Homes kicking off this weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to wander through two dream-worthy showcase homes – The Camberdale located downtown and The Mandeville in the exclusive waterfront community of Spice Bay. The Parade of Homes takes place Feb. 16 through March 10. Visitors can tour the models Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Driving down downtown Sarasota, you’ll find streets lined with a canopy of mature trees welcoming intimate 1920s-era bungalows and a mix of more modern architectural style homes. Amongst them is the coastalinspired Camberdale located at 1806 Oleander Street.

This ready-to-move-in home is fully furnished

by Romanza Interior Design, and the ideal setting for entertaining friends and neighbors for backyard barbecues and family dinners. Featuring an open great room plan, imagine preparing the perfect wine and charcuterie setting on the kitchen’s grand island with quartz countertops while friends gather in the great room beyond.

The home is accented with vibrant colors of navy and marine blues with pops of citron and yellow and contrasts of dark woods against light backgrounds. Additional colors like aqua, tangerine, lime green, peacock and raspberry are introduced throughout its two stories and 4,377 square feet – giving it a refreshing look.

Natural light gleams throughout the entire home, enhanced by the indoor and outdoor spaces that meld together to create flow from the great room out through sliding glass doors to the covered outdoor living area, complete with an outdoor kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, grill, sink, and dual televisions as well as a

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MORE THAN $106 MILLION SOLD I 969 CITRUS AVENUE Luxuriate in modern, green living at this centrally-located, new construction home. Built by GreenLife Luxury Homes and completed in 2017, this 3BR plus den, “West of the Trail” residence abounds in high-end finishes inside and out. The West Indies-inspired architecture offers HardiPlank siding, metal roof, Smart home details and a contemporary interior with designer features in every room.

While the day away on the tropical outdoor entertaining space that is just as impressive as this home’s interior. www.969CitrusAvenue.com

$1,995,000

535 SANCTUARY DRIVE #B705 1352 HARBOR DRIVE

Spectacular sunset-to-sunrise views abound from this furnished, 7th-floor Sanctuary residence. The nearly 2,600 SF of the interior lives like a single-family home. The open floor plan, offers generous living/dining room, eat-in kitchen, two bedroom suites and den with walls of floor-to-ceiling glass in multiple rooms that open to east and west facing terraces.

Perfectly positioned just a few homes in from the open bayfront, offering stunning views of Sarasota Bay and John Ringling Bridge, this newer 4BR Harbor Acres home is ready for you. Built to the highest standards in 2009, featuring impact doors, windows and sliders, elevator, 14’ ceilings, waterside swimming pool and deep-water dockage.

www.535SanctuaryB705.com

$3,495,000

www.1352HarborDrive.com

BEACHPLACE

1075 Gulf of Mexico Drive #203

1115 Gulf of Mexico Drive #601 Immediately fall in love with the direct beach vistas from just about every room of this top-floor 2BR getaway. Enjoy evening sunsets on the extended wraparound terrace (access from the open living/dining room and master suite), only offered in penthouse residences.

www.Beachplace4601.com

$699,000

1065 Gulf of Mexico Drive #105

1744 Seminole Drive

401 South Palm Avenue #402

Overflowing with charm, this family-inspired home in the heart of Sarasota is a rare find. Built in 2000, the traditional yet whimsical architecture perfectly complements a modern farmhouse interior that welcomes you home.

Downtown living at its best! This almost 4,000 SF residence lives like a single-family home, with proximity to many wonderful community amenities. In the heart of downtown where you can walk to everything.

www.1744SeminoleDrive.com

www.TheSavoy402.com

$3,995,000

$2,200,000

Stylishly staged and ideally ready for you to move right into! Situated in a private corner location, this light and open 3BR walk-down offers almost 2,000 SF of interior with lovely updates, a wraparound terrace and two premium parking spaces.

www.Beachplace10105.com

$1,395,000

This charming 2BR residence offers sunny beach views and is simply waiting for you to enjoy! Featuring updated bathrooms and newer granite kitchen.

www.Beachplace7203.com

$549,000

BIRD KEY 675 Mourning Dove Drive Exquisite finishes and unmatched views flourish at this like-new, direct-bay Bird Key home. This 6BR residence was built by Murray Homes in 2011 and offers 100’ of beautiful bay frontage, with a newer contemporary interior overflowing with designer custom details throughout.

www.675MourningDoveDrive.com

$6,495,000

$679,000

1095 Gulf of Mexico Drive #602 BRAND NEW windows and sliders throughout! This topfloor residence offers direct vistas of the Gulf of Mexico, the lush community grounds and peaceful pond waters.

www.Beachplace6602.com

$659,000

212 Bird Key Drive Relish the opulence of brand-new bayfront living on Bird Key! This custom-built John Cannon, 4BR home was just finished in August 2018 and has never been occupied.

A flourish of gorgeous interior finishes, custom details, extensive outdoor entertaining, deep-water dock and lift.

www.212BirdKeyDrive.com

6941 Bayside Drive - Long Beach

1055 Gulf of Mexico Drive #401

A private bayfront lifestyle is waiting for you at this charming homesite in Long Beach. Situated on Longboat Key’s secluded north end, where you can build your dream home. Custom house plans are available.

Move right into this coastal contemporary, furnished corner 2BR beach retreat, completely redone in 2017.

Panoramic Gulf views and captivating evening sunsets!

Two parking spaces (one covered) included!

1075 Gulf of Mexico Drive #101

www.6941BaysideDrive.com

www.Beachplace8401.com

www.Beachplace7101.com

$995,000

$899,000

Light and open, 2BR walk-down is waiting for you to make it your own. You will adore this lovely beachfront community, offering charmingly sunny views.

$599,000

$4,040,000

386 Bob White Drive Private, 3BR waterfront home simply waiting for you to add your personal touch. Offering an open layout with many updates throughout.

www.386BobWhiteDrive.com

$1,495,000

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HARBOR ACRES

THE PLAYER’S CLUB

1449 Hillview Drive

1465 Gulf of Mexico Drive #504

Exclusive waterfront luxury living at this stunning coastal contemporary Harbor Acres home. Completely updated inside and out in 2015, the sprawling interior features clean lines and modern upgrades, plus a beautiful new pool deck with deep-water dock and multiple lifts

A true THREE-BEDROOM, this direct Gulf-front residence at the Players Club is a rarity. Beautifully updated, situated in a prime top-floor, corner location, waiting for you to make it your own. Walls of floor-to-ceiling glass enhance the sunny ambiance in every room.

www.1449HillviewDrive.com

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$2,795,000

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1465 Hillview Drive Offering about 2/3-acre of lush, waterfront property, this estate-sized Harbor Acres parcel overlooks tranquil waters that flow out to Sarasota Bay. Boating enthusiasts will adore the more than 100’ of water frontage and generous dockage on sailboat waters (grandfathered size).

www.1465HillviewDrive.com

$1,995,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH

1445 Gulf of Mexico Drive #202

8380 Catamaran Circle Life at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch is an exceptional experience, and this gorgeous lakefront residence on more than a half-acre of lush property is the perfect complement. Built to the highest standards by Todd Johnston, this 4BR plus office and media room home was completed in 2008.

www.8380CatamaranCircle.com

$1,395,000

LONGBOAT KEY

IN 2018

260 North Shore Road #4 This 3BR townhome is located directly on pristine Gulf shores, overflowing with modern upgrades. You will appreciate the picture-perfect beach views, 20’ cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring and impact windows.

www.260NorthShore4.com

Beautifully furnished and move-in ready, this Gulfside 3BR, 1,600+ SF residence offers sunny views at every turn. Wonderful updates found throughout.

www.PlayersClub202C.com

$799,000

SARASOTA 16416 Baycross Drive - The Lake Club This one-of-a-kind 5BR estate is situated on nearly 21/2 acres. A private, amenity-rich family lifestyle boasts spectacular amenities including its own golf course, tennis and basketball courts, car museum, billiards room and more.

www.16416BaycrossDrive.com

$7,495,000

$1,695,000

1024 Citrus Avenue - Bungalow Hill 100 Sands Point Road #115 Sunset views abound from every room of this completely updated, 2,000 SF furnished residence. This beach home is situated directly on the Gulf, allowing you to walk a few steps from your front door and enjoy pristine shores.

www.SandsPoint115.com

$1,295,000

2301 Gulf of Mexico Drive #71N Mesmerizing Gulf and sunset views abound from this updated, 7th-floor residence at Islander Club. Offered furnished with charming renovations throughout.

749 LANDS END DRIVE The contemporary design and secluded location of this direct bayfront residence creates an ideal, move-in ready environment. Surrounded by tropical, Florida-sourced vegetation, located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, every aspect of this elevated home was renovated. Beautiful features include exterior Cemplank siding, durable IPE wood decks, plus an upgraded interior featuring Brazilian cherry wood flooring, Andersen impact windows and sliders encased in solid wood, Cypress ceilings and much more.

www.IslanderClub71N.com

$795,000

The luxury of brand-new, direct bayfront living within walking distance to downtown! This 3BR residence is a flourish of striking bay views, with brand-new furnishings included and an open contemporary concept.

www.HarborHouse11.com

$979,000

4557 Camino Real - Oyster Bay Charming 4BR home centrally-located, only minutes from downtown Sarasota and unforgettable beaches.

You will adore the courtyard entry and open layout with hardwood flooring.

$949,000

454 Firehouse Court - Long Beach

GRAND BAY

Vine-covered pergolas, lush pavered pathways with an outdoor shower alcove, screen-protected dining area, plus an open wood deck create a private tropical oasis at this private, move-in ready, 2,000+ SF home.

$789,000

4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive #503

512 Hornblower Lane

3030 Grand Bay Boulevard #223

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 oversized newer lanai with dock and lift.

A flourish of fabulous upgrades and stylishly furnished, this lovely Cayman residence in Building II offers designer renovations throughout (new in 2013) and floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcasing direct views of Sarasota Bay, Harbourside golf course and downtown greet you to this sunny 3BR residence.

$899,000

www.GrandBay223.com

1055 Bogey Lane Situated on a prime corner lot location this charming 3BR plus bonus room home abounds in elaborate Florida-sourced gardens. Stone pavered walkways and vine-covered pergolas surround this private residence, overlooking deep waters (includes dockage).

$899,000

570 Yardarm Lane Just a stone’s throw away from Sarasota’s open bay waters, this 3BR home is ready for you to add your personal touches. Offering a brand-new seawall, the screenprotected lanai is a few steps from the dock on sailboat waters. Enjoy a short walk to the beach access.

$899,000

592 Ranger Lane Wonderful waterfront value! This charming 3BR pool home in Country Club Shores is primed and ready to enjoy, rent or renovate. Just a stone’s throw away from Sarasota’s open bay, offering deep-water dock and beach access only a sunny bike ride away.

www.592RangerLane.com

174 Golden Gate Point #11

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$1,195,000

$895,000

$1,160,000

3030 Grand Bay Boulevard #332 Brand-new, contemporary furnishings are included at this move-in ready, beautifully renovated Grand Bay residence. The 3BR layout features a light and open concept, with stunning views.

www.GrandBay332.com

$879,000

3060 Grand Bay Boulevard #112 Move right into this charming, furnished 3BR Biscayne residence at Grand Bay. Close to many wonderful amenities, offering a wonderful wraparound terrace and beautiful views, you will adore this sunny retreat.

Includes secured parking and deeded beach access.

www.GrandBay112.com

Direct Gulf-front retreat furnished and ready to rent or renovate! This 2BR penthouse residence, light and bright with an open layout, is a flourish of beautiful beach views and striking sunsets from every room. Includes covered parking. A few steps to the beach.

www.Westchester503.com

$675,000

This 3BR custom-built , updated residence is located behind the exclusive gates of The Oaks Country Club, on more than a 1/4-acre of lush property.

www.76OspreyPointDrive.com

Top-floor residence at Sand Cay offers cathedral ceilings, an open 2BR layout, plenty of windows to enhance the sunny atmosphere and is just steps from the beach.

$595,000

$849,000

4646 Hidden Forest Drive Private residence perfectly situated on a one-acre parcel. This beautiful, custom-built 4BR ranch home has been extensively renovated.

www.4646HiddenForestDrive.com

4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive #309

www.SandCay309.com

76 Osprey Point Drive - The Oaks

$749,000

888 Boulevard of the Arts #506 Striking sunset views in the heart of downtown! This 2BR bayfront residence is in a coveted, central location.

Fall in love with the best that ideal city living offers.

www.CondoontheBay506.com

$625,000

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$749,000

3070 Grand Bay Boulevard #646 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.

www.GrandBay646.com

$748,000

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite 1, Longboat Key, Florida 34228 office: 941.387.1840 cell: 941.586.6668 email: roger@pettingell.com website: longboatrealestate.com bestsarasotarealestate.net Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

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This 4BR residence is located just minutes from downtown Sarasota. Offering 3,400 SF of beautiful interior, including cathedral ceilings, cook’s kitchen and plenty of outdoor entertaining space.

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Volunteers keep Longboat Key boating channel open ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

It’s not hard to find someone willing to pitch in on Longboat Key. Read to schoolchildren?

Check.

Tend to wild swans? Got it covered.

Keep track of sea turtles and their nests? Where do we sign up?

But there’s a group of residents who’ve taken on a project — since the 1960s — that most people would probably associate with a more formal organization.

Oh, like the federal government, maybe.

Members of the Buttonwood Harbor Channel System wouldn’t have the responsibility any other way.

The volunteers who created and now maintain the navigational system have been so successful in their work that the U.S. Coast Guard has for years included their green and orange markers on official charts, both electronic and paper. They charge 19 neighboring communities $100 a year to help fund upgrades, repairs to markers and the occasional need to dredge — though the channel itself is fairly stable and protected.

RED, RIGHT, RETURNING

Channel boundaries markers

It’s one of the basic tenets of navigation.

When boaters are heading back from sea or heading upstream in a river, red markers should pass to the right of the vessel and green ones (when present) pass to the left.

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Buttonwood Harbor organization has kept boaters from running aground since the 1960s.

Richard Olin, the organization’s leader for about 17 years after retiring in 1980 to Longboat Key from his career in the U.S. Coast Guard in Chicago, said he was struck to help out not long after he moved here.

“I hate meetings, but I wanted to do something to be of service,” Olin said, adding he heard of the group and paid it a visit about the time Col. Harry Hall, who founded the organization and installed the first markers, was looking to step away from the job. “They needed someone to run it, so I raised my hand. What a perfect fit.”

Greg Hoffmann, Olin’s next door neighbor, came into the leadership role the same way following Olin and kept the channel open and up to date until this winter, when he turned the helm over to David McNichol.

Olin said during Hoffmann’s leadership, the channel system

became a first-class operation.

The channel, which connects the homes of Buttonwood Harbor to Sarasota Bay, along with communities as far north as Longboat Cove, also allows access to Buttonwood Harbor itself, a premier natural anchorage.

“I was a patch, patch, patch guy,” Olin said. “Greg did a lot to make the channel pristine.”

Among those efforts, Hoffmann painstakingly plotted the GPS coordinates of each marker, essentially the size of a utility pole driven into the seabed, and reported them to the Coast Guard. He also orchestrated the installation of a navigational light on Marker 1, the entrance to the channel in Sarasota Bay. From there, 6-8 feet of water can be followed into Buttonwood Harbor and other neighborhoods, marinas and docks.

But, there was a problem.

Olin, who with the Coast

Guard was familiar with fullscale aids to navigation, was happy with finding a small, self-contained light that ran off power from a solar cell. But bird poop kept covering up the red light.

Hoffmann took a VHF antenna, split it into three pieces and made an obstacle to keep the birds from landing and, well, you know.

“At night, on the water, it’s very, very hard to find your way home without that marker,’’ Hoffmann said. “It provides a road home.”

That little light is part of the Coast Guard’s official listing of navigation markers, which helps boaters from all over understand what it is and where it leads.

Olin said even though he spent his career working with aids to navigation and helping mariners find their way, there wasn’t any way he was going to pass on the

“They needed someone to run it, so I raised my hand. What a perfect fit.”

— Richard Olin, Buttonwood Harbor Channel System former leader

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“When you think about it, I read and read about the Longboat Key experience before we moved,” Olin said. “You can only play so much golf and tennis.

Perhaps it’s due to the fact that it’s a lot of people who have made a difference their whole lives and have prided themselves on making a difference.”

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HAPPENINGS Tidewell unveils PARO, its newest therapy pet

When the gong is struck, the Longbeach Village Olympics begin From bocce ball to corn hole, Village Olympians compete for ribbons.

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PARO, a therapeutic robot in the form of Harper the baby harp seal, has been accompanying a core group of Tidewell social workers on visits to dementia patients in LTC and ALF settings.

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PARO was designed to weigh about six pounds, the weight of an infant, and is built to last 10 years, Shibata said. It has antibiotic fur.

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And it’s also for certain the 56 neighbors who are competing Saturday will have fun at the event, now in its second year.

Forty people participated last year.

The Village Olympics was the brainchild of Carla Rowan, a Village resident, who said she was looking for a way to have fun and meet some of her neighbors.

“Pete (her husband) and I do a lot of monitoring of Town Hall, watching out for the interests of the Village and of Longboat Key,” said Carla, who co-founded Keep Longboat Special, along with Pete.

“A long time ago we talked about doing a pitch-and-putt (golf) tournament in the Village, but that never happened. I needed to do something fun.”

There is no planning committee, no budget, nor entry fees.

Everything is done by Carla with some help from Pete.

Participants are divided into teams of four with two men and two women on each. Carla has women each draw a playing card from one platter. Then, she will have the men each pick a card.

People with matching cards are a team. Families play as one team.

There are 14 teams this year.

“We don’t divide up families,” she said. “Kids, 8 to 10 to 12 are the biggest competitors.”

The event starts at noon Saturday, with the games beginning 15 minutes later.

It wraps up at 4:10 p.m. with a Happy Hour at Carla’s house, 601 Broadway St. The teams will compete two at a time in: corn hole, bocce ball, a hoop shoot, pitch and putt, croquet, and pingpong Giant Jenga.

The last event involves having a large Jenga tower on a pingpong table.

The goal is to remove as many pieces as possible from the tower using one hand without it falling over.

“This is such a hokey thing to do, but people are laughing and having fun,” she said.

“Some people are even practicing.”

The winners also won’t be standing on a podium to get their ribbon.

“I may, however, have them stand on the stairs,” she said.

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New caregiver support group coming to Longboat JFCS will host the group on the last Tuesday of the month in February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

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Longboat Key caregivers will soon have the chance to get some extra support.

The Jewish Family and Children Services of the Suncoast is bringing a caregiver support group to the island.

The caregivers group will meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes above the Blue Dolphin Cafe. It’s open to all who are responsible for the care of a family member or friend.

Pamela Lasko, a facilitator with JFCS who has her master’s degree in social work, will lead the group.

She realizes that not everyone will want to join a group, but she and those at the Paradise Center wanted a service like this to be available.

“Not everybody decides to go to the caregiver group,” Lasko said.

“It’s really a personal thing if they’re ready for it, but we just kind of wanted to make it available.”

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JFCS has offered a caregiver support group at the Weinberg Campus on Fruitville Road in Sarasota for 15 years, along with some support in Venice, but now that offering is being expanded to Longboat Key residents who might not want to drive off the island for that kind of support.

“We realized that there may be isolated seniors or people who just don’t want to drive over to Fruitville or are at the point of not driving,” Lasko said.

“We just wanted to be a bit more local in area for them.”

Lasko said there can be a stigma for caregivers that people don’t want to talk about what’s going on with their spouses or family members, but this group opens up that discussion.

“It’s a place for them to feel safe and not feel judged and be able to open up and share really the loss, because it is a loss,” Lasko said.

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wenty-five years ago, a group of about 20 men got together each week for a round of golf. After a while, they decided to formalize their group into the Friday Afternoon Recreational Society, or the Friars.

Still going strong, the group, which added Mondays to its schedule, is now the oldest such organization within the Longboat Key Club.

“They have been such a big part of this club, not just from a standpoint of playing golf together, but socially they get together all the time,” Director of Golf Terry O’Hara said. “You look at all the past club championships, I would bet back in the day, 90% of club champions were Friars.”

When the club started, players had to be at a 14 handicap or lower. Players with higher handicaps weren’t invited. Now, though, that has changed a bit. Because members are Friars for life, some of them play to a higher handicap as they’ve gotten older.

But that hasn’t changed the camaraderie.

“A lot of our guys were single handicaps when they were younger, and now they’re playing middle handicaps,” Friday leader Frank Sulzman said. “It’s a great group of guys. One of the best features is that everyone likes to play with everyone else. There’s hardly anyone I have to worry about putting with someone else because they don’t get along.”

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matches, he shares the same sentiments as Sulzman.

“The guys stay together because I think it’s an elite organization,” he said. “It’s the oldest here at the Longboat Key Club, and you never run across a situation that you’re unhappy with one of the members. It’s just a wonderful group of guys.”

When new golf members join the Longboat Key Club, O’Hara meets with them to learn their handicap and day-of-the-week preference for playing. Then he factors in age and tries to find a good fit for them among the club’s 13 groups for members.

Prospective members of the Friars play a few rounds with the men before gaining full membership. If the Friars like the new golfer, and the new golfer likes them, he’s in. Sulzman said there hasn’t been anyone he’s encountered who has been turned away.

However, Sulzman said the group isn’t for beginners. The Friars is a competitive group of mostly experienced golfers.

For those who play on Fridays, Sulzman organizes them into foursomes. Often, each player will chip in $20 and the winners get the pay out at the end of the day.

“Golf is a great sport because you can play it for most of your life,” Sulzman said. “It’s great to be outside. The environment is just so pleasant.”

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TRIBUTES James Joseph Viera 1940-2019 Born 1940 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Marlene Viera. He left this world on February 4, 2019 surrounded by his family at Tidewell Hospice after a short but heroic battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

Jim graduated from high school in Erie and has lifelong friends there that he considered family. He recently celebrated his 60th high school reunion with them all.

After high school Jim graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Upon graduating he entered the Navy, eventually being selected for a group of elite officers under the command and training of Admiral Hyman Rickover. He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

After honorable discharge Jim attended Columbia University and earned his MBA and a Schlumberger Fellowship. Jim retired from Cowles Media in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Chief Financial Officer in 1998 and moved to Longboat Key, Florida to spend his time doing all the things he loved, namely golf; with the Friars group and his Minnesota group of friends, and reading when he wasn’t working on one more hole in one. He also loved spending time with his family and grandchildren who were so special to him.

Jim leaves behind a wife, Cheryl, who is grateful for 51 years of laughter and fun.

He leaves two sons, Rob (Alecia) and James (Allissa) and six beautiful grandchildren he adored: Emma, Connor, Maddie, Lauren, Anna and Katie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice or donor’s choice, especially Veteran organizations.

A gathering to acknowledge Jim’s life well lived will be held at Longboat Key Club, Harbourside Ballroom on March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Jim will be laid to rest with military honors this summer at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorial details in Minneapolis will be announced at a later time.

The Viera family wants to thank Dr. Todd Horiuchi, Dr. Scott Lunin, Tidewell Hospice and Right Accord Health Care. We will be eternally grateful for their guidance and love.

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The first item Teena Kantor sewed was an apron that won her a blue ribbon at a New York State Fair when she was 9 years old.

Her sewing education began long before that, though.

She remembers her mother teaching her how to sew a button on a coat when her youngest brother was born. But it was her grandmother who really taught her the trade.

“She hooked rugs, she braided rugs, she sewed, she embroidered, and she always asked me what I was doing with my hands,” Kantor said.

Kantor said she sewed more frequently when she was in school as she made her own costumes for plays and for a pageant, when she sang “Just You Wait” from “My Fair Lady.”

During summer breaks, she would take out her mom’s sewing machine and try to make whatever patterns she could.

Now, Kantor spends her free time sewing clothes and gifts.

She’s never sold her work. She does it purely for the satisfaction of giving gifts to those she loves.

“For me, it’s more fun to have someone to make it for than just

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Teena Kantor took courses at Royal School of Needlework in the United Kingdom including gold work, silk shading, white work, box making and tassel making.

Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.

every time they use it. When her kids were young, she learned to smock, an embroidery technique, and made clothes and costumes.

In 2010, Kantor attended an eight-week summer course at the Royal School of Needlework in the United Kingdom where she studied Jacobean crewel work, needlepoint, silk shading and gold work.

Then she went for a full school year and took advanced courses in goldwork, silk shading, white work, box making, tassel making, stump work and black work.

Kantor calls herself a fast sewer because she’ll start a project at 8 a.m. and be content working on it until midnight. But sometimes, the availability of materials can hold her process back.

For some projects, such as a Queen Elsa costume she made her granddaughter based off Walt Disney’s “Frozen,” materials can be bought at Joann Fabrics. But when Kantor is making clothes for herself or friends, she prefers nice fabric, typically at Mendel Goldberg in New York, but on her

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“I’m more motivated, even for myself, but if I can think of a reason to make it, then I’ll do it.”

A few years ago, Kantor’s mother-in-law had surgery, so Kantor made her a quilt that had the names and anniversary dates of the family.

“It’s a way to show people you’re caring about them and make them something,” she said.

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last trip to Paris, she bought other fabric.

Once she has her materials though, she’s always working on a project. She often listens to audiobooks while she works.

“I’ve always liked to hold a needle and thread,” Kantor said.

“I just always feel comfortable sewing.”

Sewing is something Kantor has shared with her friends. For a time, she would host “Teenapalooza” and invite friends over for a sewing lesson and dinner.

In the future, she hopes to pass the craft on to her grandchildren.

“I can’t wait to teach Maisie to sew,” Kantor said of her 4-yearold granddaughter. “I’m really hoping (she wants to learn). I’ve given her sewing cards and I’ve shown her things.”

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Menu for Romance Four restaurants discuss the most popular items and the best dinner choices for Valentine’s Day. KATIE JOHNS COMMUNITY EDITOR

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t’s no secret that Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle are home to some flavorful restaurants.

So in honor of Valentine’s Day, the Longboat Observer talked with local restaurateurs about their special menus and most popular dishes that pop up over the holidays.

While most of these establishments are running low or are completely out of reservations for Valentine’s Day, some of these dishes are offered all the time or on other special occasions.

Regardless, the menus should offer some inspiration next time date night rolls around and a drive to downtown Sarasota seems daunting.

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Lazy Lobster Chef Cristofer Reed recommends the crab cakes, swordfish Delaney and the Creole shrimp and grits off the regular menu. Below: The Lazy Lobster will serve Filet “Oscar,” a char-grilled 7-ounce filet that is topped with 4 ounces of lump crab meat poached with butter as a Valentine’s Day special.

THE LAZY LOBSTER This year, on Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will serve three specials — Filet “Oscar,” Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Ginger Teriyaki Pork Chop.

Filet “Oscar” starts with a char-grilled 7-ounce filet that is topped with 4 ounces of lump crab meat poached with butter.

On top, a béarnaise sauce, which is a hollandaise sauce mixed with a red wine tarragon reduction, finishes off the dish. On the side are roasted garlic mashed potatoes and oven-roasted asparagus topped with garlic and shallots.

The second special is baked stuffed shrimp, which will include nine Gulf jumbo, butterflied shrimp filled with the house crab cake recipe. The shrimp are baked and come served with Creole rice and the customer’s choice of vegetable, all with a lemon-garlic cream sauce.

Third, is the ginger Teriyaki pork chop. Eight- to 10-ounce cuts sit in the ginger and Teriyaki

marinade overnight then are char-grilled and served with a choice of vegetable and roastedgarlic mashed potatoes. Chef Christofer Reed saves some of the marinade to use as a glaze.

“The marinade really caramelizes the pork chop,” he said. “It really puts some color and flavor in it. It’s one of my favorite dishes.”

From the menu, Reed recommends the crab cakes, swordfish Delaney, which is pan-seared with garlic and bleu cheese, and the Creole shrimp and grits.

Restaurant co-proprietor Michael Garey recommends making reservations at least three weeks in advance for holidays.

For this Valentine’s Day, Viento is featuring a special menu in addition its regular choices.

On the special menu are three starters, four entrees and two desserts.

The starters include lobster bisque, a crab wedge salad and beet ravioli salad.

Executive Chef Jeremy White said for the ravioli, the beets themselves will be turned into the raviolis.

The main dishes are veal piccata, which will come with a pan-seared veal chop, herbed angel hair pasta, grilled asparagus and a caper lemon butter sauce. A 12-ounce wagyu strip steak with edamame, roasted carrots and a baked potato is the second option.

Third is a lobster and crab duo for two that comes with two lobster tails, two crab legs that White estimates are

about a pound a half each, parsley buttered potatoes and broccolini.

Scallops is the other main dish, and that will come with diver scallops, baby mushrooms, smoked bacon lardons, asparagus and a butter-braised leek cream sauce.

On the regular menu, White expects the espresso-rubbed ribeye, which comes with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and cocoa demi, to be a popular item.

White recommends reservations for any occasion be made a few days in advance.

While the restaurant is within Zota Beach Resort, Viento is open to the public.

“We don’t want it to become just a destination restaurant,” he said. “We want to try to gain people from Bradenton and Sarasota because that’s what keeps us going.

We want to try to become one of the better restaurants on Longboat Key.”

Viento Executive Chef Jeremy White said he wants Viento to become a regular spot for Sarasota, Longboat Key and Bradenton residents. Top: Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine’s Day special.

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EUPHEMIA HAYE Valentine’s Day is one of the two busiest nights at Euphemia Haye along with New Year’s Eve, Chef Ray Arpke said.

“Valentine’s Day is the official kickoff to season here,” he said.

The special for the night is a roasted rack of veal topped with a wild mushroom sauce and roasted root vegetables and a truffle oil potato on the side.

But aside from that, Arpke said popular items that are often ordered on special occasions are filets and the pepper steak dish.

The pepper steak is a la carte, but the filet comes with a potato pancake and roasted shallots and grilled mushrooms. Along with the pepper steak, the roasted duckling is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes that Arpke anticipates to be popular year round.

Arpke recommends those dining pair their dishes with a bottle of wine, especially those dining there on Valentine’s Day as there is a $125 minimum per person.

Right now, the most popular wines are a red blend from The Prisoner Wine Co. in California and a white Burgundy wine.

Arpke said Champagne is also a popular pick.

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Each table will receive an amuse bouche from the chef, which is a lavender sea salt and rose petal-crusted goat cheese appetizer.

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Euphemia Haye Chef Ray Arpke said Valentine’s Day is one of the two most popular nights at the restaurant. The other is New Year’s Eve. Below: If time allows, Euphemia Haye Chef Ray Arpke will make this cream puff swan cake.

“Champagne is more popular on Valentine’s Day than it is on New Year’s Eve,” he said.

The dessert menu includes the fan-favorite triple berry glaze pie, and in addition, Arpke will stick with a red theme and serve red velvet cake. If time allows, Arpke has his

sights on making a cream puff swan cake with a raspberry mousse center.

Arpke recommends making reservations at least a week in advance for holidays and weekends and about four to five days in advance for week days.

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For those daring enough to leave the island, Tommy Bahama Restaurant is also offering a special Valentine’s Day menu that includes Surf & Turf with a 14-ounce New York strip steak, garlic shrimp, potatoes au gratin and asparagus with a béarnaise sauce.

A charcuterie board will be available for an appetizer and for dessert there will be a triple chocolate cake and a peanut butter pie.

Each table will receive an amuse bouche from the chef, which is a lavender sea salt and rose petal-crusted goat cheese appetizer.

Off the special menu, and available any time, Julie Cortez recommends the parmesan-crusted Sanibel chicken with the malted chocolate pie for dessert.

The chicken is stuffed with an herb blend and

topped with a red pepper cream sauce. On the side are cauliflower-potato mash and broccolini.

The malted chocolate pie is made of house chocolate ganache, encrusted with Oreo crumbs and then topped with chocolate mousse and Heath bar crunch.

Cortez recommends trying the restaurant’s signature mai tai. Complete with Flor de Caña 4 Year, orgeat, orange curacao, lemon, lime and pineapple and a dark rum float, the drink is offered frozen or on the rocks.

Cortez said the restaurants offers plenty of seating variety so couples can have privacy or be more in the middle of the action.

“I honestly think you can’t beat the location, but I think because we’re a completely scratch kitchen ... I think we take it up a notch,” she said.

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Author and screenwriter pays Longboat a visit

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he Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club was filled with yellow dresses Feb. 7 as people came out to meet Robert Forte, author of “The Woman in the Yellow Dress.”

The story, which Forte published as a book in 2016 from his original movie script, is now in production as a motion picture.

The book focuses on Patrick Miles Atwater, a private investigator in Los Angeles. Rachel Stone Barbieri, the titular woman in the yellow dress, says she needs his help. Patrick takes her case, which involves investigating an affair. Mayhem

ensues, and Atwater has to find his way out of the mess in which the woman in the yellow dress gets him involved.

Actors were on hand in the ballroom to read a few scenes aloud. Kathryn Parks played Rachel Stone Barbieri, Harry Lipstein played Patrick Atwater, Landyn Park played Betty and Will Luera played Agent Edwards.

People who hadn’t worn yellow were invited to try on yellow dresses for a quick photograph with Forte.

— AMELIA HANKS Photos by Amelia Hanks

Donna Pettinato, Pat Sulzman and Carol Langlois

A signed poster and the author’s other book were for sale at the luncheon.

Real Estate Savvy

Cris Meyers, Debby Rosenfield and Lynn Walters

Actors Harry Lipstein and Kathryn Parks

UPDATED BEACHFRONT TOWNHOME! Modern 3Br/3Ba/2CG, pre-plumbed for elevator, custom finishes, luxury appts, granite, hardwoods, ground flr game rm w/beachside deck, main level open plan, kitch/ w/SS appls., pvt upper level MBr w/spa-like bath, gated beach comm.!

MLS#A4414052 ...................................$1,589,000

SPACIOUS GATED SIESTA KEY HOME! Custom John Cannon 2-story 5-6Br/5.5Ba/2CG w/over 5,000 total SF, lr, Dr, office, bonus rm & media rm or Br6, exceptional quality & finishes, gourmet kitch., main level master, natural gas, heated pool & approx. ½ mile to beach!

MLS#A4412713 ....................................$1,475,000

1920’S CHARMER - WEST OF TRAIL! Modernized w/vintage inspired interior, a few blocks to bay, over 1600SF, detailed ceil., trim work, built-ins, furn quality cabinetry, fp, oak flrs, granite, French doors, outdoor spaces, corner lot, no HOA, in popular area near conveniences!

MLS#A4418003 .....................................$625,000

LAKE & PRESERVE VIEW - GATED COMM! Nicely redone 3Br/3Ba/Den/3CG w/diagonal tile, wood cabinets, tray ceil., built-ins, granite, SS appls. (gas range), fam rm w/gas fp, spa-like MBa, lanai w/pool, spa & veranda, paver brick, in Palmer Ranch near golf, beaches & more!

MLS#A4423766 ................................. $675,000

DOWNTOWN UPDATED W/BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG on 8th flr w/open plan & Flex space plus bonus rm & storage, HW’s, granite, wood cabinets, glass-tile, SS appls. w/wine cooler, serv entrance & modern baths in secure bldg. w/amenities; 24hr concierge, pool & more!

MLS#A4416628 ................................... $600,000

BRAND NEW W/ LAKE & GOLF VIEWS! 1st flr end res 2/Br/Den/2Ba ready for occupancy, granite, tile, crown mldgs, kitch.w/bkfst nook & bar, SS appls., 2 WIC, lanai & covered pkg next to pool in LWR, in gated GCC comm. w/ resort-style amenities; pool, spa, fitness & more!

MLS#A4418007......................................$240,900

DESIGNER’S OWN - GATED COMM.! 3Br/ office/2Ba/2CG on cul-de-sac in great location w/a creative & artistic ambiance, glass doors, detailed clgs, custom textures, HW flrs, diagonal tile, granite, wood cabinets, SS appls., spa-like MBa & lania overlooks rock gardens, near I75!

MLS#A4426178 ................................ $440,000

WEST OF TRAIL LOCATION! Build new or remodel this ’40s bungalow w/over 2,000SF, 3Br/2Ba/1CG, crown mldg, vault-beam clgs, gas range, fp, HW, bidet, pool, lush natural setting w/privacy, central SRQ address on same block as Morton’s Mkt @ Southside Village Shops. MLS#A4421886.........................$800,000

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Licensed Real Estate Broker UPDATED DOWNTOWN WITH BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG redesigned open plan w/ accessibility & storage, luxury lam flrs, tile, built-ins, Murphy bed, crown mldgs, granite, SS appls., pvt laundry & balcony, secure bldg w/ full service amenities!

MLS#A4411976 ................................$850,000

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LOEFFLER & ROOKS MORRIS REAL ESTATE GROUP

50 Central Ave Suite 110 | Sarasota, FL 34236 | Office 941.308.6554

$56 MILLION CLOSED SALES IN 2018

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RANKED AMONG TOP 1% OF REALTORS IN SARASOTA

View the Full Listings!Scan the code Grand Bay II | Longboat Key $1,595,000 | 2,925 SqFt | 3 Bed | 3.5 Baths

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L'Ambiance Building II | Longboat Key$1,795,000 | 2,525 SqFt | 3 Bed | 3.5 Baths

Sansara | Downtown $2,090,000 | 2,773 SqFt | 3 Bed | 3 Baths

UNDER CONTRACT The Oaks | Osprey $1,300,000 | 4,937 SqFt | 4 Bed | 6 Baths

Bird Key | Sarasota $4,195,000 | 6,449 SqFt | 4 Bed | 5 Baths

Harbor Acres | Sarasota $3,400,000 | 3,762 SqFt | 4 Bed | 3.5 Baths

NEW LISTING! Harbor Acres | Sarasota $4,700,000 | 6,631 SqFt | 4 Bed | 6 Baths

Queens Harbor | Longboat Key $1,975,000 | 4,144 SqFt | 4 Bed | 4.5 Baths

NEW LISTING!

1,503 SqFt | 2 Bed | 2 Baths

Holmes Beach $495,000

1,261 SqFt | 2 Bed | 2 Baths

Downtown $495,000

1,558 SqFt | 3 Bed | 1 Baths

San Marco 469,000 2,093 SqFt | 3 Bed | 2.5 Baths

Seaplace $369,000

1 | 1.5 Bath | 1094 SqFt

Windward Bay $419,900

1,312 SqFt | 2 Bed | 2 Baths

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“If you have integrity, nothing else matters.

If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”

Kim Freiwald,PA Realtor

941 256 6775 KimFreiwald@gmail.com Kimfreiwald.PremierSothebysRealty.com

Sarasota Magazine 5-Star Customer Service Award 2010-2018

Photos by Katie Johns

BJ Bishop, the Rev. Michael Durning and Bonnie Jean Durning

MIRABELLA AT VILLAGE GREEN

All Angels members gather for annual brunch

COMING SOON

7109 VISTA BELLA DR

2BR / 2 BA / 1,525SQFT VILLA Beautiful builders model complete with custom furnishings. Den + 2 car garage.

$429,000

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

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ll Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church had reason to celebrate Feb. 10.

During the congregation’s annual meeting at Bird Key Yacht Club, members learned the Rev. David J. Marshall will soon be on board as the priest-incharge of the church.

Marshall will begin March 5.

In August, the Rev. David Danner, and his wife, Wafa, moved to Canada and retired after 13 years with All Angels.

Also during the annual meeting, BJ Bishop announced her tenure as senior warden has come to an end and will finish the role when a new warden is appointed.

— KATIE JOHNS Fabulous waterfront community with a 40-slip deep water marina holds up to 45foot 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:

PERSONALIZED SERVICE & PROVEN RESULTS since 1996

755 El Centro..........................MLS#A4417485............................. $300,000 901 Spanish Dr N....................MLS#A4426113............................. $369,000 749 Spanish Dr N....................MLS#A4425985............................. $300,000 677 El Centro..........................MLS#A4421412............................. $339,000 797 Spanish Dr N....................MLS#A4415652............................. $389,000 738 El Centro..........................MLS#A4411381............................. $315,000 726 Spanish Dr N....................MLS#A4402414............................. $329,000

Gulf to Bay condos & villas with tranquil Perfectly positioned with sensational water views & serene surroundings. Gulf & sunset views in vacation resort Large pets are welcome! with unlimited access and great income.

Starting at $300,000 Offered at $875,000

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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

$875,000 MLS#A4151158

THE BEACH AT LONGBOAT KEY

5370 Gulf of Mexico, Suite 209, Longboat Key www.LBKRealEstate.com

WINDWARD BAY STUNNING BAY FRONT CONDO that has been totally redesigned and renovated. You will be impressed with the enlarged kitchen with granite counters, the bamboo flooring and other unique features. The community offers many amenities and welcomes 2 large dogs. $560,000

$1,100,000

LBK-ATTENTION BOATERS! This is the chance of a lifetime to own a wonderful bay front home for yourself and your water craft. This enchanting 3/3 residence with a den, office, garage with workshop has 154 ft. of bay frontage plus a 75 ft. view easement for incomparable bay views. Located in historic Long Beach Village on the picturesque north end, the property boasts an irreplaceable multi-slip, deep water dock with a 1227 sq.ft. boathouse. There are very few properties like this on the west coast of Florida. $2,995,000

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WINDWARD BAY direct Bayfront 2/2/residence with many upgraded features. You will enjoy watching manatees and dolphins playing in the nearby marina where the quiet water attracts birds as well. The community offers boat docks, tennis, swimming, kayaking, fitness room and lots of social activities. Two large pets are welcome. $389,000

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.

SOLD - WINDWARD BAY dazzling bay views from this 2/2 residence with an updated kitchen and updated bathroom features. You will be mesmerized by the dolphin and manatee playful activity in the marina and the quiet waters that surround Windward Bay. The community offers, pools, tennis, pickle ball, kayak racks, boat docks and deeded beach access. 2 large pets now welcome $355,000 PENDING - THE MARK a landmark building on the rise in the center of downtown Sarasota--great amenities and great pricing FROM THE $800,000s

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.

MLS#A4416475 $289,000

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.

MLS#A4413403 $795,000

PROUD CONTRIBUTOR TO THE MSC FOUNDATION AND MEMBER OF THE MSC FOUNDATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

BOBBIE BANAN, REALTOR®

356-2659 | bobbiebanan@michaelsaunders.com Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL (941) 388-4447

Ambassador’s Circle

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PENDING - THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES under construction on the Sarasota Bayfront–flow through residences with west to east views; private elevators opening directly into each residence; world class services provided by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel; outstanding amenities FROM $2,400,000s

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Looking for Luxury Living on the Water?

REID MURPHY

WILL LEAD YOU TO YOUR DREAM HOME!

Jane Howard-Jasper, Ginger Shipp and Alison Jones

Photo taken by Reid Murphy

Call REID Today! 941.232.3304 WATER CLUB LUXURY

Dan Judd and Justus and Carol Doenecke

WATER CLUB PENTHOUSE $1,795,000 11th floor 2BR/3BA + den w/ luxurious finishes, private elevator & spectacular Gulf, beach and bay views.

BEACHFRONT WALK-OUT $1,395,000 3BR/3BA unique mezzanine level residence offers EASY ACCESS w/ the convenience of stepping out to Water Club amenities. Floor to ceiling windows for great views.

WATER CLUB CONDO $1,595,000 TOWER II 8th Floor 2BD/3BA + den. Fabulous gulf and bay views. Plus the Water Club amenities and beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach.

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BAYFRONT HOME $1,995,000 Exceptional open waterfront 2BR/2BA in Hideaway Bay on sailboat water 165’seawall, w/L-shaped dock. Mooring for up to 80’ yacht + 66,000 lift & 2nd lift w/25’ cradle.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LBK $798,500 Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. Direct bay access to the ICW and walking distance to gorgeous gulf beaches. A boater’s paradise!

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TROPICAL PARADISE $15,495,000 2.57 Acres Gulf Front on 200’ of unsurpassed beachfront.

Resort-like living. Private compound w/ pavilions, guest house, tennis court, pool, spa & tropical gardens.

Lou and Don Getz

GATED WESTWAY ESTATE $6,495,000 DOWNTOWN SARASOTA $2,495,000 UNIQUE LBK BEACHFRONT ESTATE $12,500,000 Exquisite w/ stunning views, expansive windows & Golden Gate Point direct bay front. Updated 3BR On 200 ft of pristine gulf beach. 4 en-suite guest rooms plus a secluded master wing. Multiple verandas capture outstanding water & sunset views. residence w/private car garage. terraces, elevated gulfside pool & spa. Perfect for Dramatic pool w/jacuzzi. New dock & lift. Walking indoor/outdoor entertaining. distance to St. Armands

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GULF FRONT PENTHOUSE $5,895,000 6,000 SF 4BR/4.5BA on Lido Key Spectacular Views of the city, Bay & Gulf of Mexico 6 terraces, private 4 car garage.

Suberb ammenities including full service concierge.

RARELY AVAILABLE 1ST FLOOR $1,875,000 Sanctuary II beachfront 1st flr walk-out. 3BR/3.5BA Custom floorplan w/ amazing views & oversized terrace w/ private steps leading directly to the beach.

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NEW BAY ISLES HOME $4,250,000 New construction behind the gates of Bay Isles harbor section. 5BD with 3 car garage. Deepwater dock w/bay access and deeded beach. Beautiful bay & city views.

NEW MODEL HOME $1,495,000 Lease back opportunities with this new model home in The Preserve At Longbeach, a new 12 home community in Longboat Key.

SANCTUARY LBK CLUB $1,294,000 Behind the gates Gulf Front 3 BR/2.5BA 2580 SF condo.

Magnificent views from multiple terraces. Master suite Gulfside & two guest suites bay side. 24 hour amenities.

GRAND MARINER BAYFRONT $1,690,000 Exquisite 3BD/3.5BA first floor former model 3274sf residence w/ many extras. Deep water dock w/power, water, pump station & lift. Private 2 car garage.

CORNER PENTHOUSE $650,000 Large 2BR/2BA w/ stunning bay views from large windows & terrace. Boat dock, kayak launch + Harbour Villa amenties.

GULF FRONT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB 2BD/2BA 7th floor, beautiful views. $1,145,000 2BD/2BA 1st floor corner unit $1,095,000 Great ammenties, beach & rental opportunities.

Developers Realty Inc. Lic. R.E. Broker • 1266 1st St., Suite 9, Sarasota, FL 34236

www.reidmurphy.com

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$69 Million in Closed and Pending Sales in 2018! #1 Agent in Bird Key 2004-2018!

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE Headed on a trip? Snap a photo of you on vacation holding your Observer, then submit your photo online at YourObserver.com/ itsreadeverywhere. Later this year, one lucky winner will receive two $250 travel vouchers for anywhere Allegiant Air flies. Happy travels!

A Tradition of Exceptional Service for Extraordinary Lifestyles

Office: 941.387.1803 Cell: 941.544.5117 lkoy@coldwellbanker.com LynneKoy.com

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Broker/Associate, CRB, CRS, GRI Global Luxury Property Specialist

LUXURY COLLECTION PRICE REDUCTION

SEAPLACE - 2 BD/ 2 BA Direct Gulf-front condo with amazing panoramic views is offered fully furnished and ready to move in! Allow yourself to be enchanted by paradise by taking relaxing one-mile walks circling the complex and basking in the sun on a half mile of private beach.

SeaplaceM1409.com $715,000

NEW LISTING

NORTHWARD HO: Milton and Stephanie Kruk took the Longboat Observer to the northernmost community in the world, Ny-Alesund in Svalbard, Norway, at 79 degrees north latitude during their cruise to Norway, Iceland, Scotland and Amsterdam.

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 3 BD/ 3.1 BA Custom, newly remodeled Key home offers single story Florida living at its best. Perfect for both entertaining and comfortable family living. Take pleasure in the spectacular outdoor area, with a heated saltwater pool which is enhanced by views of the navigable canal, and is totally fenced and private with lush landscaping.

501HalyardLn.com $1,995,000

Maggie Hicks

Maggie Hicks Turning your dreams into an address!

Turning Your Dreams into an Address Beachplace

Recently Listed Properties TANGERINE BAY - Grandeur awaits you. No detail has been overlooked, with soaring ceilings and architectural detail throughout. There is plenty of room for lounging and entertaining quests in your three en-suite bedrooms, a living room complete with a wet bar, a gas fireplace and three outdoor areas, all outfitted for your enjoyment.

1105gulfofmexicodrive.2seeit.com $1,229,000

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

PRICE REDUCTION!

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.

BIRD KEY - If you want the perfect location on the canal, on Bird Key, this is it! The 3 BD/ 2 BA, 2,674 sq. ft. home is located 5 lots from the Sarasota Bay. The deep-water canal front residence features an over-sized lot of 15,000 sq. ft. of land and 100 ft of seawall on Tarpon Bend.

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lush landscaping of Beachplace. Covered parking included.

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

INVOLVED CITIZEN:

SPARCC Board Member | Make-A-Wish Volunteer | Driver for Meals on Wheels Breast Cancer Awareness | Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Advisory Board Member Sarasota Opera | Supporter of Mote Marine Laboratory | Tiger Bay Club Member

Ready to Buy or Sell?

building. Available furnished with covered parking for $610,000

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Seasonal Rental Beachplace | $8,500 /month Direct Beachfront | Available Seasonally Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 | Turnkey Furnished

Thinking of Selling Your Home?

Lynne provides the hands-on service, personal attention and unmatched market experience to get the results you deserve. For real estate representation built on trust and your satisfaction call Lynne today at 941.544.5117.

MAGGIE HICKS

Coldwell Banker Previews maggiehicks201@gmail.com 941-321-1759 Mobile

Top ½ of 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally for Closed Transactions.

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941.387.1847 | Bruce@BruceMyer.com NO ONE REPRESENTED MORE BUYERS AND SELLERS ON LONGBOAT KEY IN 2018 THAN BRUCE MYER SELLING LUXURY KEY REAL ESTATE FOR OVER 39 YEARS COMING SOON - COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

COMING SOON - GULF AND SUNSET - BEST VALUE

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 580 Birdie Lane Fully rebuilt to grade on navigatable water. 5BR/3.5BA. $1,975,000

JUST LISTED JUST LISTED - CUSTOM HOME NEWLY REMODELED

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 501 Halyard Lane Canal front 3BR/2.5BA home, renovated top to bottom, like a new home. $1,995,000

THE VERY BEST LOCATION

COLDWELL BANKER

PIERRE - 455 Longboat Club Road #805 Direct Gulf front 3BR/3.5BA with over 2,800 sq. ft. $1,495,000

JUST LISTED - IMMACULATELY APPOINTED

JUST LISTED - GULF VIEWS FROM THIS PRISTINE RESIDENCE

QUEENS HARBOUR - 3523 Fair Oaks Lane Golf course view, courtyard style 3BR/3.5BA home with separate casita. $1,375,000

L’AMBIANCE - 435 L’Ambiance Dr. #H202 Corner 2BR/3BA residence with Gulf views, updated, all new windows and sliders. $1,795,000

ENDLESS WATER VIEWS - 2 PARKING SPACES

NEW PRICE - ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS

WINDING OAKS - 3419 Winding Oaks Drive 3BR/2BA, The very best location with lake and golf course views, private pool & spa and extensive decks. $995,000

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

THE BAYOU - 3440 Bayou Court Customized home with high ceilings and over 3,000 SF on one of the largest lots in the Bayou. $1,395,000

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

NOW PENDING SALE

SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH

7TH FLOOR PANORAMIC VIEWS

GULF FRONT - SOUTH FACING

SEAPLACE - 1965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #G5-211 One of the best Gulf front condominiums in all of Seaplace!

3BR/2BA, two terraces, 2 parking spaces. $1,395,000

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

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

NOW PENDING SALE

NOW PENDING SALE

COMING SOON

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

TENNIS ON THE BEACH - PET FRIENDLY

DEEDED BEACH ACCESS 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

HARBOUR CIRCLE – 2350 Harbor Oaks Drive Charming 3BR/2.5BA garden home with private, covered lanai. $524,900

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 201 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, SUITE 1 LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

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

Pet friendly. $425,000

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COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - 525 Hornblower Lane 3BR/2.5BA Meticulously renovated, beautifully landscaped and on navigable water. $1,280,000

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Pat McGouran, Ginny Akhoury, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Sue DiNatale and Paula Sharp

St. Mary Women’s Guild welcomes new members

Jolana Pocok and Jane Cronin

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he St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church’s Women’s Guild has grown by nine.

The new members were welcomed Feb. 7 with a lunch at Ginny Akhoury’s home.

Along with the new members, some longtime members attended, too. As the women arrived, they admired the Gulf of Mexico view and got to know each other.

Lea Ann Rosenthal, Barb Sikora and Catherine Costello

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— KATIE JOHNS Nancy Del Falcone and Alina Otal

Maureen Horn Maureen Horn REALTOR® R E A LT O R®

Passionate Expertise... A Name You Can Trust

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C O R E YS L A N D I N G 3488 Mistletoe Lane Maureen Horn 941-539-3384 A4421788 $1,670,000

HIDDEN HARBOR 5150 Jungle Plum Road Timothy P. Field, P.A. 941-350-0332 A4202141 $1,595,000

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

B AY I S L E S 3471 Bayou Sound Rich Polese 941-914-7115 A4422356 $1,490,000

A N N A M A R I A B E AC H 107 Willow Avenue Laurie M Mock & Maureen Horn 941-232-3665 A4421946 $1,449,000

B AY I S L E S 3201 Bayou Sound Ryan Heers 941-726-1703 A4402941 $1,350,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 210 Sands Point Road 2003 Thomas Cinquegrano 941-284-5049 A4421539 $1,249,000

TA N G E R I N E B AY C LU B 350 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 238 Ian Addy, PA & E. Gail Wittig 941-961-8850 A4426350 $1,199,000

WAT E R C LU B 1241 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 105 Ian Addy, PA & E. Gail Wittig 941-961-8850 A4410076 $1,170,000

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

S L E E P Y L AG O O N PA R K 660 Marbury Ln Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4415911 $925,000

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

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

W I N D I N G OA K S 3415 Winding Oaks Drive 8 Mel & Jan Goldsmith 941-356-6673 A4210727 $849,000

S E A G AT E C LU B 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 3E Mel & Jan Goldsmith 941-356-6673 A4410035 $799,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 250 Sands Point Road 5401 Jenifer Schwell 941-780-0968 A4422248 $775,000

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

ISL ANDE R C LUB OF LONGBOAT 2301 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 94N Dede Curran 941-928-3255 A4415795 $649,000

AV I G N O N V I L L A S 5611 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5 Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4207769 $580,000

B U T T O N WO O D C OV E 3660 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 205 Sharon Freeman 941-545-0899 A4422802 $579,000

SANDS POINT 100 Sands Point Road 323 Lawrence Zeigler 941-228-2612 A4400827 $559,000

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

FA I RWAY B AY 1912 Harbourside Drive 601 Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4407199 $475,000

B AY H A R B O U R A P T S 448 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A304 Stacy Hanan 941-266-0529 A4416404 $439,000

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

S PA N I S H M A I N 524 Spanish Drive 125 Sandi Layfield & Michael Nink, PA 941-914-2807 A4201737 $364,900

B E AC H H A R B O R C LU B 3806 Gulf Of Mexico Drive C205 Cecile Coutret & John Coutret 941-735-4444 A4415744 $271,900

C O U N T RY C LU B S H O R E S 641 Ranger Lane Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4423292 $5,695,000

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home in Longboat Key Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Bruce Cassidy, Manager of Tappan Real Estates Investors II LLC, sold the home at 593 Kingfisher Lane to Joseph and Karen Iannello, of Longboat Key, for $1.4 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 3,583 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2 million in 2006.

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Heung-Wing Li and Sau-Har Tang sold their Unit B-706 condominium at 545 Sanctuary Drive to Steven Marks, of Longboat Key, for $1.08 million. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,375 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $890,000 in 2011.

GRAND BAY

Deborah and John Gardner, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 352 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Thomas Murphy and Robin Murphy, trustees, of Camillus, N.Y., for $989,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths and 2,143 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,164,000 in 2006.

James and Debra Wall sold their Unit 515 condominium at 3080

Grand Bay Blvd. to Stephen Cooley and Judith Lomax, of Dallas, for $500,000. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,276 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2013.

BIRD KEY

Marcia Seinfeld, trustee, sold the home at 427 Wood Duck Drive to Weston Jones, of Sarasota, for $855,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,918 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $720,000 in 2016.

FAIRWAY BAY

Eleanor Kveton sold the Unit 658 condominium at 2120 Harbourside Drive to James and Nancy Amberson, of Longboat Key, for $835,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,550 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $750,000 in 2000.

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Robert and Judith Lambe, of Rehoboth, Mass., sold their Unit 902 condominium at 1918 Harbourside Drive to Paul and Julie Ann Gerard, of Longboat Key, for $420,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,590 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $465,000 in 2001.

SEAPLACE

Brigitte Gee, of Ontario, Canada, sold her Unit G1-206-A condominium at 2089 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Laurence Barton, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, for $725,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,257 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $499,200 in 2014.

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

David and Linda Church, of Decatur, Ga., sold their Unit 57 condominium at 957 Spanish Drive N. to Irar Trust, trustee, and Barbara Kelly, of Sarasota, for $680,000. Built in 1967, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,399 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $555,000 in 2015.

ST. ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH

Ava Condon, trustee, sold the Unit 85 condominium at 1 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Cynthia Elitzer and Donald

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Elitzer, trustees, of Sarasota, for $565,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,389 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $210,000 in 1992.

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Rosenberg Realty Associates LP sold the Unit 512 condominium at 512 Bayport Way to Richard and Nancy Stoneman, of Ontario, Canada, for $475,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,456 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $625,000 in 2005.

JORDANS

David Myers, of Peoria, Ill., sold the home at 700 Broadway to Ian and Jean Rogerson, of Cheshire, United Kingdom, for $275,000.

Built in 1930, it has one bedroom, one bath and 558 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $88,000 in 1994.

CHATEAU VILLAGE

Christopher and Janice Amstutz, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 102A condominium at 722 Blvd. of the Presidents to Sue Marques, of Bradenton, for $270,000. Built in 1972, it has one bedroom, one bath and 657 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $237,500 in 2018.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 15

LIVING FAITHFULLY IN THESE TIMES Takes place at 6 p.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive. Join the conversation over the changing face of America that asks how communities of faith can be engaged and how safe spaces for dialogue can be provided.

The Revs. Stephen P. Bouman, Pedro Suarez and Khader El-Yateem will lead the conversation. There is no cost. Call 388-1234 for information.

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SIP ‘N SHOP FOR THE PARADISE CENTER Takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at J. McLaughlin, 515 Bay Isles Parkway. Enjoy light bites and drinks while shopping J. McLaughlin’s Resort Collection. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will benefit The Paradise Center. Call 383-6493 for more information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE AND TRIUMPH OVER LOSS Takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at The Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Diane Lang, a therapist, will lead this workshop on how to recognize effects of grief, strategies for grieving and how to support friends and family members.

Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 3838811.

MONDAY, FEB. 18

CHAMBER MEET, GREET, EAT Takes place from 4-6 p.m. in the Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Ballroom, 3000 Harbourside Drive. This is the first time this event is open to the public.

Vendors will be showcasing products and services. Appetizers will be provided by local restaurants. Call 383-2466 for information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20

PRESIDENTS’ DAY SINGALONG Takes place from 4-5 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Celebrate the nation’s musical heritage with a Presidents’ Day singalong. All are welcome. Call 383-8161 for information.

Bay Isles Road. The prerecorded program will feature “Melissa Rivers in conversation with Whoopi Goldberg: Joan Rivers Confidential.” The event is free to members, $10 for nonmembers in advance and $15 at the door. Call 383-3428 for information and reservations.

92ND Y AT TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567

TUESDAY, FEB. 19

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Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Eleanor Merritt Darlington will lead the discussion on minority artists and their place in the history of 20th century contemporary art. She will compare various artistic innovations and techniques and their approach to expression in their work. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Call 383-8811 to register.

MINORITY ARTISTS IN THE MAINSTREAM ART WORLD Takes place from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Longboat Key Education

OUR TOWN OUR FUTURE LECTURE SERIES Takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Paradise Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki will be presenting during the third part of this lecture series. Cost is $10 per person.

RSVP by calling 383-6493.

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

MOVING FREE — YOGA, STRETCH, CORE AND MEDITATION Takes place at 11:15 a.m. at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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LORD’S WAREHOUSE Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the south end of the Longboat Island Chapel campus behind the parking lot, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Gently used women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, artwork, kitchenware and home goods. Call 941-383-4738.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

PUMPING THE PRIME Takes place at 10 a.m. at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Mirabai Holland will teach students how to strengthen muscles and bones, burn calories and boost metabolism, manage weight and develop muscle and bone mass. 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.

MONDAYS

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Takes place from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The sessions continue until Feb. 28. Call 383-8811 for cost.

TUESDAYS

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 5:15 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road every first and third Tuesday. Cost is $10.

Call Susan McGuire at 9147812.

YOGA & MEDITATION CLASS Takes place from 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. The class is designed for breathing awareness, gentle joint mobilization, active warmup movement flows and yoga postures to promote strength, flexibility, agility and balance.

Cost is $10 per class. Call 3836493.

WEDNESDAYS

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS BOOK SALES Take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road. Gently used books will be discounted by 50%. Paperbacks will be 25 cents, and hardback books will be 50 cents to $2.50. Call 383-2011.

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CONNECTED WARRIORS Takes place from 4-5 p.m. at Feel Good Yoga, 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Debby McClung’s trauma-conscious teaching methods can help service members, veterans and their families. Cost is free. Call 904610-7565.

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The Longboat Observer reserves the right to classify and edit copy, or to reject or cancel an advertisement at any time. Corrections after first insertion only. *All ads are subject to the approval of the Publisher. *It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Longboat Observer to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

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

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RATTAN: LOUNGE chair, ottoman, table, $100.

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SOLAR LAMPS, for front entrance, patios and gardens. $25 each 386-986-1478.

WICKER CHAISE Lounge: wicker desk and hard back chair, $200. 941-746-4509.

Condos/Apts. For Rent SEAPLACE LBK: 2BR/2BA, beautiful, on the beach, 1st floor. Available April 1st. 2019.

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

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Rentals Wanted LBK/LIDO - ANNUAL Retired couple seeking rental.

2000/sq.ft.+, upscale, turnkey furnished.

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Auto Transport SHIP YOUR car, truck or SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Catering BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ARE BACK AT OUR LONGBOAT KEY CENTRE SHOPS LOCATION!!

LBK: RETIRED couple seeking rental, 1500 to 2000/sq.ft. UPSCALE and furnished. We are veterans of LBK rentals for years. Excellent credit and references. Non-smokers with no pets or children. Seeking 30-60 day rental, beach front.

Jan., Feb., March - flexible. Perfect for late cancelations. 732-403-5525.

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Call 941-650-1266, jimonlbk@gmail.com, lbkrentals.com LBK SEAGATE: Beachfront with spectacular Gulf views; 2BD/2BA, pool, tennis, gym, wifi, etc. Avail.

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LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal

PURCHASING EAMES, Knoll, Danish, Dunbar, Evans, Laverne, Nakashima, Parzinger furniture, glass, pottery and designer clothing. Tommy McDonnell, 772-643-3209.

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GOLF CART: Royal Ride A/K/A Rolls Royce Gas Club, $8500. 941-778-7293.

Pets 12 YR old Toy Poodle on Lido key, needs walking 4 days a week. Around 11:30 am. $25 a day.

And some overnights @ $75 a day/ night $25 (410) 562-3408

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

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Business Opportunities SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT RFP 19-003. THE TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY REQUESTS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED SPECIAL MAGISTRATES TO PROVIDE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES. DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH DEMAND STAR. WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM. OR KKENNEDY@LONGBOATKEY.ORG. PROPOSALS SHALL BE DELIVERED BY 2:00PM, LOCAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019.

A HOME FOR YOUR BOAT 450 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #B107 REDUCED BY $40,000!! $449,000 First floor. 3BR/2BA Great location. Bring the boat or kayak.

Very private entry. Pool.

A. Andre Spalvins Realtor 941-313-2206

LIDO KEY Direct beachfront, turnkey, unobstructed 180/degree views, 1BR/1.5BA, 1059/sq.ft., $449,000.

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RITZ CARLTON Marina: 3BR/3.5BA furnished townhome, 2 car garage, 3 balconies, 24/hr security. N/P, N/S. Annual $4500/mo. +utilities. $8000/mo. 4 month minimum. Available January.

Large boat dock available. 970-948-6815.

Cleaning BLUE FISH Cleaning Inc. 941-705-3812. Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

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LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, 20% discount. Pool on beach, free Wi-Fi, 50” TV, 1BR/1BA, kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop. 857-939-1049.

LONGBOAT KEY: Tiffany Plaza. Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, free Wi-Fi, heated pool, covered parking. Call 941-383-3338.

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MARCH RENTAL: Lido Beach, fully furnished, 1BR, across from beach, walk to St. Armands. $2600/mo. By owner. Christine, 941-400-5613.

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LONGBOAT KEY: Gulffont, 2BR/2BA +den condo, 1455/sq.ft., totally remodeled. Live right on the beach. Fabulous views of Gulf, sunsets, lush gardens, pool, spa. 941-383-1731.

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

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

HOSTESS NEEDED. Start immediately, Blue Dolphin Cafe. Full and part time openings.

941-586-8497. Call or apply in person Longboat Key or St. Armands Circle locations.

ISLANDER CLUB on the beach. Unit has one of the best views of the Gulf on LBK. Newly remodeled, nicely furnished. 1300/sq.ft., 2BR/2BA, furnished or unfurnished. $3600-$3800.

773-318-1182.

$6500 plus rental taxes Call 214-986-2287

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This week’s Celebrity Cipher answers FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3BR condo located on South Lido Key. Secure building with under building parking. Views of clubhouse pool and Gulf of Mexico. $689,000. 941-504-0398.

Help Wanted

2BR/2BA LONGBOAT Key Luxury Condo on the water front side of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Fully furnished. Covered parking space. Two private balconies w/incredible ocean views. Floor to ceiling windows throughout. Washer/dryer in unit.

3-month minimum rental. Avail. Jan-March 2020.

Conveniently located across from Publix and CVS. Note:Taxes & fees not included in rental rate (312)515-2000, https://www.vrbo.com/230302

LONGBOAT KEY Gulf front Condo Available January-March 2020 3 month minimum 2 bedroom/2 bath Portobello 4th Floor Spectacular views.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS from this Bayfront 3BR/2BA Condo on LBK with over 2000sf.

Private Beach Park, Under Building Parking, Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness and Tennis. Call Ron Noce, Horizon Realty Intl at 941-518-3952.

Email: ron@ronnoce.com

Homes For Sale STUNNING BAYFRONT $4.5M Longboat home.

Unrivalled Panoramic vistas 6,000/s.f., Privacy, Tranquility. Reduced price $2.9M Quick Sale.

941-894-4551.

Lots/Acreage For Sale BUILDING LAND for 6 homes on Mid/North Longboat Key. 2.5 acres - beach access, nature preserve, shops and restaurants all close.

Suit developer/ investor $2.25M. (or 4 homes on 1 acre $1.5M).

941-894-4551 or 011 44 7714 234 005

Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367 5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Rental office 9a.m. - 5p.m. M-F

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LONGBOAT KEY EN PROVENCE

$2,995,000

2151 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #6 3BR + Study/3.5BA | 3,800 SQFT

SIESTA KEY SIESTA COVE

LONGBOAT KEY GRAND BAY II

$850,000

DTWN SARASOTA REGENCY HOUSE

$515,000

EAST SARASOTA SYLVAN LEA

$390,000

LONGBOAT KEY SEA GATE CLUB

$849,000

LONGBOAT KEY BEACHES

$899,000

3040 Grand Bay Blvd. #246 3BR/3.5BA | 2,250 SQFT

2056 Misty Sunrise Trail 3BR/2BA | 2,081 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY BEACHES

$1,375,000

775 Longboat Club Rd. #103 3BR/3BA | 2,122 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY SABAL COVE - LAKE FRONT

$1,749,000

3326 Sabal Cove Lane 4BR/4.5BA | 4,698 SQFT

DTWN SARASOTA $2,375,000 THE JEWEL 1301 Main St. #502 3BR/3.5BA | 2,144 SQFT

JUST LISTED

$1,689,000

5306 Siesta Cove Dr. 4BR/5.5BA | 4,573 SQFT

435 S. Gulfstream Ave. #708 2BR/2BA | 1,537 SQFT

2425 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #14D 2BR/2BA | 1,470 SQFT

775 Longboat Club Rd. #206 2BR/2BA | 1,524 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY PROMENADE

$1,170,000

1211 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #501 3BR/3BA | 1,910 SQFT

DTWN SARASOTA $2,700,000 LA BELLASARA

LONGBOAT KEY $11,995,000 VILLA SENA - BEACHFRONT

LONGBOAT KEY $1,250,000 2 WATERFRONT LOTS

LONGBOAT KEY $399,990 BAYPORT BEACH & TENNIS

DTWN SARASOTA ALINARI

$735,000

LONGBOAT KEY WATER CLUB I

WEST OF TRAIL $599,000 OYSTER BAY ESTATES

SIESTA KEY SIESTA COVE

LONGBOAT KEY SEAPLACE IV

$359,000

PARRISH MANATEE RIVER

$1,536,000

11716 River Shores Trail 4BR/5BA | 4,363 SQFT

803 Bayport Way - Top Floor 2BR/2BA | 1,456 SQ FT

$897,000

5323 Siesta Cove Dr. 4BR/3BA | 4,804 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY $4,150,000 BEACHFRONT ESTATE 6061 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 6BR/6BA | 3,203 SQFT

464 Golden Gate Pt. #701 3BR/4BA | 3,384 SQ FT

800 Tamiami Tr. #402 2BR/2.5BA | 1,830 SQFT

1955 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #G6-402 2BR/1BA | 933 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY $699,000 LONGBOAT TERRACE 5393 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #217 2BR/2BA | 1,300 SQFT

5965 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 7BR/6.5BA | 10,087 SQFT

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1241 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #806 2BR/3BA + Den | 2,650 SQFT

558 Bayview Dr. 4BR/3.5BA | 2,945 SQFT

1906 Field Rd. LAKE VIEW LOT | 24,500 SQFT

DTWN SARASOTA $2,749,000 LA BELLASARA

LONGBOAT KEY FAIRWAY BAY

$425,000

LONGBOAT KEY CLUB LONGBOAT

LONGBOAT KEY PROMENADE

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464 Golden Gate Pt. #302 3BR/3.5BA + Den | 3,135 SQFT

$849,000

5055 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #536 3BR/3BA | 1,484 SQFT

2020 Harbourside Dr. #422 2BR/2BA | 1,192 SQFT

1211 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #102 3BR/3BA | 2,100 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY MARINA BAY- FULL BAY VIEWS

$949,000

2450 Harbourside Dr. #244 3BR/3BA | 3,083 SQFT

DOWNTOWN SARASOTA LA BELLASARA

$2,950,000

MAINLAND WEST OF TRAIL - HILLVIEW AREA

$1,799,000

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