Longboat Observer 2.2.23

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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

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VOLUME 45, NO. 26

Broadway’s big brake

YOUR TOWN

Longbeach Village residents seek to slow traffic on their own terms. PAGE 3

Past & Present

Seaplace marks a big anniversary.

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All shook up

When a former U.S. Marine trades his uniform for a bedazzled jumpsuit, it’s guaranteed to be a rocking good time.

Billy Lindsey is an award-winning Elvis Presley impersonator and played The King for a night at Longboat Harbour this past month. Lindsey is the 2014 champion of the Florida State Fair’s Elvis Extravaganza. He also won for best look-a-like and fan favorite.

Residents were left all shook up from his performance last year, so the hunka burning love was invited back again.

“He really played to the room,” events coordinator Karen Pashkow said. “Us old ladies were swooning.”

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On the occasion of Seaplace’s 50th anniversary, Jerry Lutgen is preparing a time capsule that will contain this edition of the Longboat Observer.

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Sailboat beached

Family act.

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Workers construct a privately funded stage at the Town Center Green.

Leaders are reading ahead Town and county leaders agree on basic framework for library. PAGE 2

A sailboat was found beached on the north end of Longboat Key this past week.

A marine patrol officer from the town police was dispatched to the Whitney Beach area Thursday after report of the grounded vessel, Midwinter Night’s Dream.

Because of weather conditions, the boat was unable to be immediately refloated, but the captain was unhurt and was able to disembark without issue.

Following improved weather conditions and in conjunction with high tide, commercial tow boats were able to remove the sailboat Saturday afternoon.

No injuries were reported from the incident.

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Defining the relationship

integrate seamlessly with the town of Longboat Key’s vision to provide arts, cultural and educational programming.”

Sarasota County has indicated that because the library would be a county facility, it would take the responsibility of design, construction, operation and maintenance of the facility.

As it stands, the library is planned to include a core library circulation component, reading and meeting rooms and a large multipurpose space.

Under the agreement, the town would have the ability to weigh in on elements it would like to see included. All planning and design phases would go through review of the town as well.

For starters, the county is anticipating entering into a 50-year land lease. Such a lease would require approval of a formal agreement by the Town Commission.

“Thank you to Sarasota County for recognizing the town’s vision for the Town Center and partnering to advance this important community amenity,” Harmer said in a release.

“We are excited to bring the latest library design and programming to the town of Longboat Key.” The $1 million added to the county’s 2023 capital improvement plan budget of $171.9 million is the first component of a series of requests Longboat Key leaders made of their county counterparts.

Town leaders in 2022 approached county commissioners with a proposed timeline that kicks off with upgraded remote library services for island residents, followed by a path that includes the project landing on the county’s five-year, capital-improvement project budget to solidify its position in line for county tax dollars, beginning in next year’s budget with money for planning and design. Following along would be construction dollars in 2024 and operational dollars in 2025.

“We’re looking forward to collaborating with the town of Longboat Key to provide lifelong literacy and learning opportunities for residents and visitors,” said Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources Director Renee Di Pilato.

In a letter of expectations Harmer sent to county leaders, the former

Town, county set expectations for development of library project.

LAUREN TRONSTAD STAFF WRITER

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he town of Longboat Key put in writing recently what it considers important in its relationship with Sarasota County as the two governments move forward with initial plans for the Town Center library project.

Over the past few years, Longboat Key leaders have advocated for a community center and library to be built as a focal point for the development of the Town Center Green.

During the town’s joint meeting with Sarasota County Commission in 2022, the town requested the first bit of financial support for the notion.

The county ended up setting aside $1 million of its fiscal year 2023 budget to advance the planning and design of the proposal.

Of late, now-retired Town Manager Tom Harmer worked with county administration to develop a principles of agreement document.

The document outlines general responsibilities for the county and town regarding a land lease, design, construction, operations and maintenance, programming and funding of the project.

The County Commission reviewed the document and voted in support of the continued partnership on Tuesday.

“We look forward to collaborating with the town of Longboat Key to provide this much-wanted amenity in a way that complements the town’s vision for their Town Center Green project,” Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said in a press release. “Our state-of-theart library facilities and services will

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“We look forward to collaborating with the town of Longboat Key to provide this much-wanted amenity in a way that complements the town’s vision for their Town Center Green project.”

— Jonathan Lewis, Sarasota County Administrator

county administrator and recently retired town manager said “it is important that the county’s facility be developed consistent with the town’s vision of a gathering place on the island that will integrate into the overall site and all of the other amenities and activities that will occur.”

He added the town “looks forward to identifying potential additional space or amenities to the project as may be identified during the planning/design phase.”

The library proposal is the latest iteration of a plan to furnish some kind of public-gathering facility within the boundaries of the Town Center Green.

Now under construction, there is a privately funded stage for public events, but about four years ago, bigger and broader plans were considered. Town leaders worked with Ringling College of Art and Design to develop an Arts, Culture and Education Center on the same land.

The privately funded project was expected to cost upwards of $11 million but was shelved when Ringling President Larry Thompson cited “negative feedback” and its likely effect on fundraising.

In the past year, a proposal to build a privately funded black box theater also arose for Town Center Green. It was promoted by a group of private backers but didn’t gain traction with town leaders.

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WHOA! Options to slow vehicles in north end neighborhood include new striping, mini-traffic circles and more.

LAUREN TRONSTAD STAFF WRITER

Slowing traffic on Broadway Street in Longbeach Village has been a hot topic on the north end of the island in recent weeks, with plenty of proposals but no real consensus between residents and town leaders on moving forward.

At issue, residents say, is their way of life in the enclave, which features one tree-lined thoroughfare with popular restaurants on opposite ends. Residents have for years said speeding cars on Broadway Street pose a risk not only to their safety but also to the community’s laidback atmosphere.

In March 2022, town leaders and the Village’s Traffic Calming Committee met to work out potential solutions, taking into account the characteristics of the road, its users and property along it. Now, as recommendations come closer to implementation, the focus has shifted from possibilities to moving forward on choices.

The town worked with KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. to analyze the street and develop traffic-calming options.

Four options were presented to the town: n New lane markings n Speed humps and crosswalks n Center median islands n Mini roundabouts According to a town staff memo, speed humps, center median islands and mini roundabouts would be the costliest options, tend to be divi-

Residents of Longbeach Village hope to persuade drivers to slow down.

Four-way stops were also proposed on Broadway Street.

sive and are difficult to undo should views on them change.

If mini roundabouts were installed, the town anticipates construction to cost between $25,000 and $45,000, depending on the size and location of the circles.

Pavement markings and striping were identified as a lower-cost solution, though residents aren’t immediately sold on their effectiveness.

“We do not have a cost estimate yet, though we have a pending work assignment with our engineer to develop a high-level striping plan with an opinion of cost,” Public Works Director Isaac Brownman wrote in an email. “We want to see the layout and cost to implement before we move forward. Striping and ADA improvements were considered relatively low-cost options in the report.”

A Traffic Calming Committee’s presentation from November 2022 showed residents’ preferred mini roundabouts built in each of the Village’s three intersections at Broadway Street. The installations would force drivers to slow each time to steer right, left, then right again at each of Broadway’s intersections.

A recent town memo confused some residents into thinking their preferences had been discarded and stripingwasproceedinginthesesteps: n White edge lines on either side of the travel lanes. n Yellow centerline skip/solid stripe n Four or more markings called sharrows designed to remind drivers that they share the travel lanes with cyclists. n Crosswalks , pedestrian signs and n ADA ramps at two or three intersections.

According to the town-sponsored study, the proposed traffic-calming devices would help define the actual lanes of travel and provide a defined

center while leaving permit-only curbside parking in place.

The ADA ramps will need to be added where they do not exist at the crosswalk locations. All of the above will help complement the existing 20-mph posted speed limit and responsive speed signs.

Town Manager Tom Harmer and the town’s commissioners of late have been working to let residents know that such a project would have to have commission approval before moving forward, with opportunities for public input along the way.

No decisions have been made.

“There was absolutely no mention that the commission would be involved, that there would be a commission review or that there would be any opportunity for the Longbeach Village residents to comment or adjust the plan in any way,” Pete and Carla Rowan wrote in an email.

“As a result, the neighborhood went into a panic mode of what we can do to stop the return of street paint from being implemented.”

The couple are members of the traffic calming committee and reside on Broadway.

“Over the years, we have experienced many changes, both good and bad. In the last few years we have seen a tremendous increase in traffic and people in this wonderful neighborhood we call home that has created some unfavorable conditions,” Village residents Benny and Becky Parrish wrote. “...We ask that you please take a few minutes to consider the residents’ views on what is best to deal with these problems as we are the ones who see what happens daily.”

After the staff memo, the Village committee’s focus has shifted in an effort to block the striping plan as ineffective and counter to several key objectives.

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“It may allow all existing traffic to flow, but it’s not aesthetically pleasing,” Pete Rowan said. “It’s not self-enforcing, and we don’t think it’s going to slow speeds, so we don’t think it fits our objectives.”

Carla Rowan expressed willingness to help fund the placement of four-way stop signs at the three intersections if it meant street painting was off the table.

The group is in the process of scheduling a meeting with department staff to go over their concerns and work to come to a solution. The meeting date has not been set, but the committee intends to meet with staff before the issue goes to commissioners, Rowan said.

“We are looking for further information from staff as well as the village committee on solutions and what the cost of those solutions would be,” Commissioner BJ Bishop said. “Additionally, we are looking to Chief Turner for the speeds that the radar detectors noted.”

TRAFFIC STUDY

The most recent Broadway traffic study data was conducted in March 2022.

The study was conducted by the Longboat Key Police Department from March 3 to March 10, 2022. Traffic was tracked in the area of Broadway Street and Longboat Drive North for both east and westbound traffic. n Westbound traffic for the time period totaled 6,852 vehicles n Average speed for westbound traffic was 19.45 mph (In 2019, a November study indicated average westbound speeds of 17.7 mph.) n The busiest day for westbound traffic was Wednesday, March 9. 1.045 vehicles were tracked. n The average busiest time for traffic in the westbound lane 1 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends. n Eastbound traffic for the time period totaled 7,072 vehicles n Average speed for eastbound traffic was 20.16 miles per hour.

(In 2019, a November study indicated average eastbound speeds of 18.36 mph.) n The busiest day for eastbound traffic was Monday, March 7 with 1,115 vehicles n The average busiest time for traffic in the eastbound was 2 p.m. on weekdays and 7 p.m. on weekends.

The posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 20 mph.

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Town aims to keep an eye on rentals If passed, registration program begins Oct. 1.

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alling all vacation-rental owners: The town is one step closer to setting up a registration program for properties leased for fewer than six months.

The program intends to allow the town to keep tabs on properties within its jurisdiction that serve as vacation getaways to ensure its rules are being followed.

However, town commissioners recently discussed the difficulty in knowing everything about every short-term rental property in town, with or without the proposed program that would require property owners to self-report.

If passed, the program would begin Oct. 1 with education efforts and inspections as property owners begin to register. Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons said he is hopeful that outreach, media coverage and opportunities for public input at commission meetings would help spread the word about what the town is proposing.

Commissioner Debra Williams and Commissioner BJ Bishop had similar opinions: that unless someone pays close attention to meetings and keeps up with town news, it is unlikely they will know the program exists.

Short-term rental violations are the top complaint received by the town’s code enforcement officer.

However, such violations can be hard to prove, Parsons said.

“Presence of different people at a residence is not necessarily evidence of a short-term rental violation,” Parsons said.

At the heart of the proposal is an overarching goal of maintaining the town’s character and avoiding the pitfalls of becoming a deeply touristoriented community.

The town is one of the few that

retains the power to regulate shortterm rentals, which are limited to 30 days or more. This is largely in part to the town passing an ordinance in 1982 that eliminated the tourism zoning distinction, having all properties fall to residential or commercial.

After a density referendum and comprehensive plan update in 1984, approximately 30 tourism properties were changed to a residential zoning distinction. In doing so, the town’s hope was to reduce the overall balance of tourism uses over time.

Those properties, which include Sand Cay, Zota Beach Resort, Sand Cay, Four Winds Beach Resort and eventually the Residences at St. Regis Longboat Key, would not be expected to register their properties with the town, as they already face additional regulations not expected of other residential properties.

Those locations typically operate as hotels, not vacation rentals.

“In all of these actions, the town recognized the potential for unmitigable adverse impacts caused by tourism uses to the residential character, peace and quiet of the neighborhoods and the island as a whole,” a staff memo said.

Town staff listed vehicular traffic, parking, property maintenance and noise as a few of the potential impacts of unchecked tourism allowances.

To sign up for the required program, property owners would be expected to pay a fee of approximately $200 every two years to cover the cost of the certificate to be displayed in the home and town staff inspections of the property.

About 1,000 properties were identified by town staff when searching listings on popular online platforms including Airbnb, Homeaway and VRBO. Parsons estimates that if all properties were to register, the town could expect an additional $200,000 in revenue every couple years.

Following such protocol would provide benefits to the town, including contact information of property

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owners should something go awry.

The certificate, which would be required to be posted inside the property and be accessible to guests, would also list the owner’s phone number, means of certification and other safety information.

Along with the certificate, property owners would be given a number associated with their registration they would be required to include on

listings and advertisements for the rental. They will also be required to ensure that the listing specifies that potential visitors will be expected to stay at the residence for at least 30 days.

The time period of six months or less was chosen because such rentals are required to pay tourism development taxes to Manatee or Sarasota counties, pay sales tax to the Florida Department of Revenue, meet Life/ Safety requirements for transient and nontransient lodging and obtain a business tax receipt from the town.

The staff memo listed neighboring jurisdictions that already have a program like the one the town is looking to start.

Bradenton Beach adopted a program in 2015. Anna Maria and Holmes Beach adopted their programs in 2016. Bradenton started its registration program in 2022.

Any property rented for fewer than six months will be subject to the new program, unless it is one of 30 properties excluded by the town.

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BIRD HERO 7:42 p.m., 7000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Animal complaint: While on a routine patrol, an officer saw an injured bird on the shoulder of the road. The officer approached the bird, and it did not fly away. The bird appeared to have a broken wing and was approaching the road. After putting on gloves, the officer was able to grab the bird using a blanket. The bird was transferred to the care of a Bradenton Beach Police Department officer, who operates an animal sanctuary, for treatment.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

COULD’VE BEEN WORSE 2:28 p.m., 600 block of Bayview Drive Fire assist: Officers were dispatched to the scene of a potential gas line leak. Longboat Key Fire Department and Sarasota County Fire Department had already arrived and had identified the propane tank leak. Officers were asked to stay on the site until excess gas was burned off and the issue was resolved.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 21

ALMOST AN EMERGENCY 2:03 p.m., 400 block of Longboat Club Road Welfare check: An officer was dispatched to do a welfare check.

The officer was given access to the apartment, but no one was home. As the officer was leaving, the individual was located and told the officer they were waiting at another location to be picked up.

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After six years at the helm of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, Eric Garwood is moving on.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

PROTECTING NIGHT RIDERS 12:17 p.m., 500 block of Putter Lane Traffic hazard: A resident called the police department to notify them of construction material on the road and let them know of the potential danger that could be caused at night. Later, officers went to the location to place orange cones near the material.

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very April, the Observer has a long-standing tradition for readers that has come to be a treat for some, a trick for others: our annual April Fool’s edition.

Observer reporters and editors always work to be witty and clever and find the perfect mix of stories that are equally realistic and outlandish. But the past six years, one person has taken this edition — and anything requiring humor, satire and fun — to a whole new level: Managing Editor Eric Garwood.

Which is why, upon hearing that he is hanging up his Observer hat to take a position to lead the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s newly created Community News Collaborative, we instantly felt the sadness of losing Garwood — and his trademark brand of comedy.

But it’s not just his sense of humor that will be missed. Anyone who has worked with him knows that he’s a tour de force: He wrote many clear concise news stories keeping Longboaters and Sarasotans informed; he was the king of breaking news on YourObserver.com; he took pictures that showed something no one else saw; and he came up with story ideas that promised to surprise and delight readers with a fresh take on what could otherwise be tired issues.

He has been a mentor, a leader and an editor in every sense of the word.

As Executive Editor Kat Hughes said

MONDAY, JAN. 23

FORGETFUL FRIEND 2:41 p.m., 500 block of Harbor Cove Circle Citizen assist: Officers were dispatched to a residence after word of an abandoned boat docked at the homeowner’s private dock was received. The boat was said to have

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

FORGOTTEN KNIFE 1:55 p.m., 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Lost property: Officers went to the home of a resident who told officers about his missing custom filet knife.

The day before, he was preparing fish at a public park and forgot his knife on the table. When he returned the following day, the knife was gone. The knife is silver with a wood handle. The blade is engraved with the individual’s name.

TOO SHALLOW 2:30 p.m., Beer Can Island Boat/Miscellaneous: Officers were dispatched to Greer Island after report of a sailing boat aground.

Before the officers’ arrival, police learned there were no injuries reported and the captain was awaiting commercial assistance. No further police assistance was needed.

at a recent company meeting, “He is the soul of his papers.”

To say we’ll miss him is an understatement, and judging by the positive comments we get on his Cops Corner items, we know you will too.

Since 2017, he has been leading staff to create content that’s better, more engaging and different, so we weren’t necessarily surprised when the committee charged by the Barancik Foundation to hire an executive editor of the CNC arrived at Garwood as its top choice.

At the CNC, Garwood, 60, will oversee a team of four multimedia reporters supported through an initiative of nearly $600,000 from the Barancik Foundation. They will create free written, video and audio content for syndication to more than a dozen news outlets across the Gulf Coast with coverage in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

At the Observer Media Group, Garwood’s papers won too many awards to count, including in 2021 when both the Longboat Observer and the Sarasota Observer were recognized with the Florida Press Association’s general excellence awards in their respective circulation categories.

Before joining the Observer Media Group in 2017, Garwood served in a variety of editing roles for nearly 25 years at Florida Today, the Gannett Co. Inc. news site in Melbourne on Florida’s east coast, and the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina.

We wish him all the best in his new role. We know he’ll do great. As for April Fool’s, it is notorious for using pen names as bylines. But you’ll know if it’s him by the laughs.

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THIRD TIME ISN’T A CHARM 1:30 p.m., 600 block of Dream Island Place Noise complaint: The officer received a complaint about loud music at a condo building that was said to be disturbing neighbors. The woman told the officer this was the third time she had a noise issue with the same residence. However, the officer did not hear any loud music. The woman was told to notify the police if another issue occurred.

been present for about two weeks.

It was believed no one knew who owned the boat. However, as officers worked to identify the owner, the dock owner called and told officers it belonged to a friend who was given permission to use the dock.

Eric Garwood started as managing editor of the Longboat Observer and Sarasota Observer in 2017.

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Declare fentynal a WMD Joe Biden’s ineptness at stopping fentynal from China and Mexico has fueled Florida’s fentynal death toll — second highest in the U.S. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a case for decisive action.

OVERDOSE DEATHS IN FLORIDA BY DRUG, 2019-2021

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

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Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is alcohol, typically consumed in beverages.

Fentanyl analogs are illicit — and often deadly — alterations of the medically prescribed drug fentanyl. They mimic the pharmacological effects of fentynal.

Alprazolam is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, including anxiety caused by depression. It is also used to treat panic disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, which is a medicine for central nervous system depressants,

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ou have been living in a cave the past two years if you haven’t heard a daily report of the thousands of illegal aliens crossing our border; the lethal fentynal and related drugs many of the illegals are carrying; and the more than 100,000 Americans who died from fentynal in each of the past two years.

There is no other way to describe this situation than as an all-out foreign invasion and the use of lethal force against us.

And yet, it just goes unabated.

A few decent leaders are not giving up, and they’re doing as Attorney much as they can General Ashley to fight this war.

Moody One of those people is Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Last July, Moody sent a 1,100word letter to President Biden, urging him to declare fentynal a weapon of mass destruction.

She makes a good case: Dear Mr. President: 58,220 Americans died in the Vietnam War. Seven months ago, the CDC released its provisional data for drug overdose deaths for 2021.

For the first time in this country’s history, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.

75,673 of those overdose deaths were from opioids, primarily fentanyl. In the last two years, more than double the Americans who died in the entire Vietnam War have died from synthetic opioids.

Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18-45, claiming more young lives than COVID-19, cancer, car accidents or suicide.

Fentanyl impacts more than those who use it. It can kill first responders and good Samaritans who seek to resuscitate overdosed users.

I am not equivocating overdose deaths of Americans to those of Americans who fought and gave their last full measure of devotion for this country. I provide those numbers to give context to the stark carnage that this country is experiencing.

Fentanyl has hit the state of Florida hard, like many other states across this country, and the death toll is increasing at an alarming, exponential rate. In 2020, fentanyl related overdose deaths increased by 59% to 5,806. In the first six months of 2021, deaths related to fentanyl increased again to more than 3,210. About 10 days ago, within 24 hours, 19 people overdosed on fentanyl, with nine people dying in rural Gadsden County.

That followed other mass poisoning events across the country, including another overdose event in Florida in March involving five vacationing West Point cadets, including two who were simply attempting to resuscitate their comrades.

In the nearly two years that your administration has been in office, you have done little to abate this American tragedy. Indeed, many of your policies have exacerbated the death toll, needlessly wasting America’s youth.

Almost a year ago on July 21, 2021, you described fentanyl as “a dead set killer of people.” You acknowledged in that town hall meeting that China was sending fentanyl to Mexico and that fentanyl was killing Americans. While record amounts of fentanyl have been interdicted by

Source: Florida Medical Examiners Commission, 2021 Annual Report

law enforcement in the last year, the historic number of overdose deaths from fentanyl demonstrate that large amounts of fentanyl are still making it across our border.

As your Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) said yesterday, fentanyl is “poisoning Americans at record rates,” and it is the “deadliest threat (the DEA) ha(s) ever seen.”

New, different and additional tactics are needed to curb this needless slaughter of American youth.

While there are many acts and steps that your administration could take, like stopping the overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants and further fortifying the Southern border, I realize that your administration will not or is incapable of taking those actions.

Your administration has dangerously failed to recognize the ties between criminal drug cartels and both the surge of illegal immigration and the flood of fentanyl into this country.

The state of Florida will continue litigating against your administration’s failure to follow federal law to force your administration to protect the border and effectively deal with the existential threat that the border crisis represents.

But, while that disagreement plays out in court, I would urge you to take a different action that has bipartisan support: Declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction pursuant to your authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“JEEP A”), 50 U.S.C. §§1701 et seq. or, alternatively, urge Congress to pass the “Fentanyl is a WMD Act.” There is not serious dispute that fentanyl could be weaponized causing a mass casualty event. The Russian army purportedly weaponized fentanyl to end a hostage crisis 20 years ago, killing more than 120 hostages in the process.

The debate on this topic seems to center around some experts who believe that the likelihood of use of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction is remote and that there are other chemicals more likely to be weaponized.

That may be true, but the same likely could have been said about a commercial airliner striking a building before Sept. 11, 2001.

9/11 happened, and we now have enhanced security because of the risk that a terrorist could utilize an airplane as a weapon.

Relying on nonstate criminal actors and terrorists to think or act as expected is a losing proposition.

The reality is that the deadliness of fentanyl combined with its sheer availability in Mexico to cartels and nonstate actors makes it an increasingly likely weapon for use.

The other criticism lodged against treating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction is that fentanyl is a narcotics control problem. Again, that is true, but treating this solely as a narcotics control problem has failed to curb the proliferation of increasing quantities

FENTYNAL DEATHS

BY REGION, 2021 The following table shows fentynal and fentynal analog deaths in Florida. The data are from the 2021 Annual Report of the Florida Medical Examiners Commission, released in December. The Sarasota region includes Bradenton.

1. Fort Lauderdale 2. W. Palm Beach 3. Orlando 4. St. Petersburg 5. Jacksonville 6. Daytona Beach 7. Fort Myers 8. Miami 9. Tampa 10. Melbourne 11. Sarasota 12. Leesburg 13. Pensacola 14. Lakeland 15. Fort Pierce 16. Kissimmee 17. Naples 18. St. Augustine 19. Panama City 20. Sanford 21. Gainesville 22. Tallahassee 23. Port Charlotte 24. Florida Keys 25. Live Oak TOTAL

1,098 872 777 723 673 567 552 532 464 446 417 349 346 227 223 199 166 126 119 98 73 72 43 35 21 9,218

FENTYNAL DEATHS

BY AGE, 2021 35-50 >50 26-34 18-25 <18

FLORIDA SARASOTA 3,010 133 1,719 67 1,695 71 484 15 35 1

HIGHEST DEATHS

BY AREA & AGE <18 18-25 26-34 35-50 >50

Orlando 4 W. Palm Beach 76 Ft. Lauderdale 238 Ft. Lauderdale 419 Ft. Lauderdale 268

of chemicals that can cause a mass casualty event.

Fentanyl’s deadliness, combined with so much fentanyl being manufactured, make it unique compared to other narcotics.

Again, your own DEA administrator has called fentanyl “the deadliest threat (the DEA) ha(s) ever seen.”

We need bold action to meet that threat and end it. If treating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction has the effect of also advancing narcotics control policy, what is the harm in making the declaration?

Given how many Americans are being murdered, the whole federal government and every tactic and capability that we have should be utilized to stop the death and destruction that fentanyl is causing.

Designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction would require the Department of Homeland

TOP 10 STATES FOR OVERDOSE DEATHS, 2021-22 It’s no surprise that the most populous states have the highest number of deaths from drug overdoses. What may be surprising is how many more deaths occurred in Florida, the third most populous state, versus Texas, the second most populous state.

11,602 1. California 2. Florida 8,123 6,230 3. New York 4. Texas 5,347 5. Pennsylvania 5,178 5,080 6. Ohio 7. N. Carolina 3,959 8. Illinois 3,915 3,786 9. Tennessee 10. New Jersey 3,017

+2.3% +2.0% +9.0% +10.4% -5.4% -6.0% +4.2% +7.9% +3.5% +1.5%

Source: CDC

Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration to coordinate with other agencies or parts of agencies, including the Department of Defense about fentany1.

Thinking about curbing the problem in different, new ways may disrupt what the Chinese companies and drug cartels involved are doing or at least make it more expensive or difficult.

While those agencies would develop federal policy, one could imagine techniques utilized to prevent proliferation or to detect the transportation of existing weapons of mass destruction could be used with fentanyl. As an example, the United States works to disrupt the supply chains of other chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons. It is not hard to imagine that similar tactics could reduce the flow of precursor chemicals and equipment to the criminal cartels in Mexico, reducing the resulting amount of fentanyl flowing into this country.

Mass deaths. Lives shattered.

More than two hundred Americans die every day from opioids, primarily fentanyl, leaving broken families struggling with incomprehensible loss. I urge you take immediate and decisive action to protect Americans and declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction.

Sincerely, Ashley Moody Florida Attorney General

BIDEN’S RESPONSE? Seven months later: Still not a word.

For a comprehensive view of Attorney General Moody’s efforts against fentynal, go to: myfloridalegal.com and type “fentynal” in the search bar.

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GMD bike lanes need attention

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Howard Tipton’s first day as town manager was Jan. 30.

Tipton’s first day just beachy A dream of coastal living has become his new reality for Longboat Key’s new town manager.

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which is still working on finishing touches to his computer.

“It’s been great,” he said. “There’s energy and excitement and anticipation that’s been building for four months. I’m just really honored to be here.”

While Tom Harmer had the goal of meeting 100 residents in 100 days, Tipton has a similar goal planned with the help of Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, but no set number in a certain amount of time is the end goal.

In helping him choose with whom to meet, Phillips said her goal was to have him make his way through citizen groups and condominium associations.

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photo of a beach sunset and two chairs has traveled with now Town Manager Howard Tipton from job to job over the past 25 years.

It’s more than a piece of artwork, now.

The shift from desire to reality was only realized by Tipton and his wife over the weekend as he decorated his

new office before his official first day Monday on Longboat Key after making the move from St. Lucie County on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

“I’ve always thought, ‘That’s what I am working for,’” he said while looking at the framed picture. “I just never knew what beach it was.”

He has since realized that the beach he used to dream of is now his home on Longboat Key. He recounted his first day on the job as filled with meetings and learning the who’s who of Town Hall.

One of his first day meetings was with Manatee and Sarasota counties regarding the town’s desire for a more unified transit system on the key.

Final set up is also in the works with the town’s IT department,

As the picture depicts, in some ways, riding on Longboat Key’s Gulf of Mexico Drive’s bike lanes reminds one of the Headless Horseman (my apologies to Washington Irving).

After our recent brush with another hurricane, GMD has suffered greatly with rippled paving, chuckholes/cracked paving and lots of loose gravel, driveway stones, sand, etc. Frequently, a rider has to steer around obstacles in their lane, including litter, palm fronds, materials blown off trucks, crushed glass, etc.

Does Longboat Key or the two counties own a street sweeper?

Can it be used more frequently? Do these parties receive federal monies for maintaining the bike lanes? Do they own a roller machine that could be used on hot days, when the asphalt is softened, to roll down and smooth out these horrible, corduroy-like, teeth-rattling bumps that frequent our bike lanes?

I would appreciate seeing printed responses to a very neglected “tourist attraction” from the responsible parties!

Cyclists complain about the state of the bike lanes on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Carolyn Brown, left, is recognized for work on the Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees by Vice Mayor Maureen Merrigan and Finance Director Susan Smith, right.

Recognizing excellence Members of the town’s advisory boards were formally recognized for the first time in over a decade.

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olunteers are a crucial part of Longboat Key’s government. Residents who have chosen to give their time to the town, helping its core functions run smoothly, were formally recognized for the first time in more a decade this past week at Town Hall.

Vice Mayor Maureen Merrigan, herself an unpaid volunteer, albeit one elected by town residents,

kicked off the program by addressing the group of volunteers who were present at Friday’s ceremony and acknowledging the importance of the work that they do.

“If you look at this Key and you think about volunteers, we have volunteer opportunities and volunteers for everything from Kiwanis to sea turtles to Friends of Tennis,” Merrigan said. “If you think about the ones that most directly impact the town, it’s really you all, this group.

You make our jobs as commissioners much easier. We are very appreciative of what you do.”

Following direction from commissioners, Town Manager Tom Harmer said that the intention is to ensure the program is recurring for years

to come. Members of the town’s Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Citizens Tax Oversight Committee, Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees and the Investment Advisory/ Finance Committee were recognized for their time and effort.

The Planning and Zoning Board was the only board that had all of its members in attendance for the recognition program.

“I just want to say how pleased I am to work with this group on the Planning and Zoning Board,” board member Margaret Nuzzo said.

“They’re fantastic. I feel very lucky.”

Staff liaisons, including Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons were asked to not only provide the certificates to members but also give a description of the board and the work that goes into serving on it.

“We are very fortunate to have the staff we have at the Planning and Zoning Department,” said David Green, board chair. “The professionalism, the work they do, makes our job a lot easier because there is a lot of volume to it and it’s important work.”

“Thank you again, all of you,” Merrigan said at the closing of the program. “You make the town, the Key, a better place. When you hear about all the work that you do behind the scenes managing huge amounts of money, huge projects … we can’t thank you enough. We often see the end product of the work you do and

you make it easy for (the commission) because we know it’s professionally done. We have a lot of brain power here on the Key and in the various committees.”

Because the recognition program only just returned, members of the Town Commission, who previously served on the Planning and Zoning Board, were also recognized. The board was recognized as often serving as a pipeline for interested parties to move on to a seat on the commission. Recognized commissioners included BJ Bishop, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock and Debra Williams.

Volunteers, commissioners and town staff also used the program as an opportunity to thank Harmer for his time spent working for the town and wishing him well in his retirement.

“This is a tough, tough week for us,” Commissioner BJ Bishop said.

“Tom has been such a phenomenal town manager … I have spent a lot of years in public service both up north as well as here in Longboat. I can tell you from all of the town managers I have worked with in Virginia and here, he has been the finest person I have ever had the honor of working with, and he will be greatly missed.”

Board members were also given the opportunity to meet new Town Manager Howard Tipton, if they hadn’t already, as Tipton was set to formally take over the role Jan. 30.

Harmer will remain with the town until Feb. 6 to ensure a smooth transition in leadership.

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Savor the Sounds returns to Longboat Key and the 1960s

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Yesterdayze will perform at Town Center Green on Saturday night.

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reak out the picnic baskets and tie dye on Saturday, because Yesterdayze is the featured act in the first of three monthly concerts at Town Center Green.

Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office during office hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, but chamber officials say they are going fast.

“We have about 173 people already coming,” vice president of marketing and development Christine Rothberg said. “We have 60 tickets we gave to Michael Saunders as well.”

The real estate company is the top sponsor for the event. The Longboat Key Club, Observer Media Group, Secur-All Insurance Agency, Cadence Bank, Wrightway Emergency Services and Grant’s Gardens are also sponsoring.

“Yesterdayze band is accessible music for all,” Rothberg said, “It’s so universal that it appeals to a lot of different people.”

The band has performed all over the United States and in Canada; local events include Music on Main, Ringling by the Bay and Friday Fest.

“We’re playing Savor the Sounds for the first time and looking forward to it very much,” band member Alex Kinlaw said. “It’ll be a blast.”

Billed as the “Flower Power Happy Hour,” Yesterdayze plays top 40 hits from 1960-69, clad in head-to-toe tie dye, of course. The band covers everything from The Beatles to The Supremes.

Half the number of VIP tables are available this year because of construction at the Town Center Green.

Reception: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Dinner / Meeting: 6:00 PM to 8 PM Longboat Key Club and Resort Harbourside Ballroom 3200 Harbourside Drive (North Gate by Publix) Longboat Key, FL 34228

GUEST SPEAKER: Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy, at age 97, is one of 5 remaining Tuskegee Airman pilots from World War II. He is a motivational speaker and historical educator representing the World War II, AfricanAmerican pilots, known as the Tuskegee Airman.

For over 75 years, Lt. Col. Hardy has proven his worthiness. He is grateful for being given the opportunity to serve and fight for the United States of America. In his distinguished, more than 28-year military career, Hardy flew 136 combat missions in three wars: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The 10 that were available sold out, and general admission sales have gone swiftly as a result.

Capacity at the Town Center is 250 people, and this may be the first year tickets aren’t available at the gate.

UPCOMING SAVOR THE SOUNDS CONCERTS

Yesterdayze is performing at the Town Center Green on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the first installment of the Savor the Sounds concert series.

All concerts are from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Town Center Green, 600 Bay Isles Road. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. The event is BYOPB: Bring your own picnic basket and blanket. Guests can also pre-order boxed dinners from Publix by calling 3831326 ext. 228 or 229. Tickets are available to purchase at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 102. n Saturday, Feb. 4: Yesterdayze n Saturday, March 4: Tim McCaig n Saturday, April 1: Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Group

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Attended by 160 Temple members and guests, the fashions were provided by Foxy Lady of St. Armands Circle and Siesta Key. In addition to growing their wardrobes, the event was an opportunity to get together with old and new friends.

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Sue Reese, Jamie Engel and Ginger Stefan sample some wine before the appetizers are served.

An easy appetizer from Greece: spanakopita.

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Chef David Stone shows Karen Pashkow how to butter phyllo dough for spanakopita.

A little help in the kitchen Former Longboat Key Club Chef David Stone holds a cooking demonstration at Longboat Island Chapel.

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ith so many friends returning to the island for the warmish winter weather, having an easy appetizer up your sleeve for on-the-spot entertaining is a must.

So it’s no surprise seats sold out fast for chef David Stone’s International Easy Hors D’oeuvres class at the Longboat Island Chapel.

Stone retired from the Longboat Key Club this past May after 30 years.

His brother died, and he decided it was time to hang up his apron and take care of his mom, Jan Stone. Jan’s been a member of the chapel for as long as Stone can remember. Before that, her parents were members.

Stone attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, straight out of high school.

While he spent most of his career at the Key Club, longtime Longboat residents may remember the first resort he cooked for called Far Horizons.

“I was the only guy who couldn’t speak French,” Stone said laughing.

These days, he’s spending his free time in the chapel kitchen catering their bigger events. The cooking

class was a one-time special for now.

“This is a lot of work,” Events Chair Valerie Evanko said. “For him, not for me. I just go to Total Wine and buy the wine.”

Bonus, none of the wine pairings cost more than $12 a bottle.

Stone served five different appetizers, then demonstrated how to prepare each. Each recipe was printed for students to follow and keep for later use.

Rick Skerrett thought the crispy phyllo dough and creamy herb and feta cheese filling in the “Easy Spanakopita Triangles” was perfect.

He attended with his wife, Claire, but said he’ll be the one to try to make them at home.

“I try, and she advises me,” Skerrett said, pointing to Claire.

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LESLEY’S TOP 5 TRASH TO TREASURE FINDS 2. WOLF-OCLOCK All the clocks were nice enough, but one was ahead of the pack. With a wolf howling up towards the face, it’s a clock meant for midnight and business. A close second in clocks, and possibly the people’s choice, was a juggling jester. Shoppers were split down the middle; it was love or hate and no in between for that clown.

Photos by Lesley Dwyer

Paula Bender holds a lamp for a friend who’s not finished shopping.

Susie Hettmansperger points out that the box for this glass says it holds an entire bottle of wine.

1. WHITE CASTLE FRAMED ART The top spot goes to such a one-of-a-kind piece of 1980s Americana that neither a Google nor eBay search could turn up another like it. Why not eat a hamburger for breakfast, and why not spend $10 on this framed White Castle poster?

After three decades, it’s now art.

3. ARMLESS LADY LAMP Her arms are missing, but she’ll brighten any room.

The third spot goes to the armless lady lamp. If she had arms, the fish lamp might have stolen the spotlight.

4. SAD CAT IN A HAT On to the collectibles, tiny statues often given as gifts when a person likes a particular thing. Judging from this collection, Gulfshore residents like teddy bears and cats.

Sad cat in a hat took fourth place because anyone who has ever dressed a pet has seen that look.

A Longboat Key tradition The annual Trash to Treasure Sale was held in the clubhouse of the Gulfshore mobile home park on Saturday.

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he Trash to Treasure Sale has been an annual event at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park for as long as anyone can remember.

“I would say 30-plus years because we bought in ’94, so now we’re at 29 years, and it was going on when we first started coming,” Co-chair Susie Hettmansperger said. “I’ve got records that go way back that maybe

5. PIRATE TEAPOT It wasn’t easy to fill the last spot. The entertainment section had a Cat-opoly board game and a brand new pack of Kung Fu playing cards for sale. But both were eked out by a teapot shaped into the face of an unamused pirate. Thar she blows when this kettle heats up.

they made $230 this year and that was ‘whoo-whoo’.”

Friday night’s pre-sale brought in a little more than $1,000 right off the bat, and the clubhouse was immediately filled with shoppers when the doors opened to the public Saturday morning.

“Most of the residents came last night,” Hettmansperger said. “We had a little wine tasting and sale just for the community, so they get first chance at their stuff since they’re the ones that donate it.”

Residents donated so many items, it took a full day to stock the clubhouse. Proceeds pay for improvements and big-ticket items the board won’t approve. It’s undecided as to what this year’s haul will cover, but the clubhouse’s kitchen, artwork, TV and shutters have all been upgraded with past profits.

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Displays of old photos decorate the Seaplace clubhouse for its 50th anniversary.

The Longboat Key condominium complex celebrated its 50th anniversary on Jan. 25.

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here’s more to a community than concrete and lumber.

That’s evident in the difference between a building and a home, and that was the whole point of a celebration this past week at Seaplace, which marked its 50th anniversary.

“We’re not celebrating the day we put a shovel in the ground. That’s not what this is about,” Committee Chair Donna Cornell said. “We’re celebrating 50 years of joy and love and living and experiences.”

More than 200 residents, former residents and invited guests gathered at the clubhouse to reminisce and create another memory for the condominium community’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Condo board member Sandy Endres bought her unit in 1977. She was introduced to Longboat Key by Murf Klauber when they were both residents of Buffalo, New York.

Endres worked for Eastern Airlines, and Klauber was an orthodontist and also the CEO of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

“My husband’s family had travel offices, so we used to upgrade him to first class on Eastern all the time, and my husband booked tennis groups,” Endres said, “So Murf said any time you want a sabbatical down at the Colony — well, we did it three times.

The third time, it was a rainy day.

That’s when we bought our condo.”

Endres has been a full-time Longboat Key resident for the past 10 years. While her condo unit has been remodeled a few times since, she’s been quite happy with her purchase.

And she’s not alone.

“Think about all the individuals that you know that either are original owners or they’re families of original owners. People don’t leave. There are

Betsy Dattalo and Janet Knight look at old photo albums.

Seaplace residents celebrate 50 years.

generations of people that have been here,” Board President Susan Pariseau said. “It’s one of those things.

Seaplace is a very caring and friendly place, and I think that’s what we’re known for and what differentiates us from the rest.”

When residents do leave, they often come back. Mary Saunders was another long-time owner in attendance. She and her husband bought in 1978, but they lived and worked in Toronto their whole lives. She was a teacher, then a principal.

“We came down in early July when school got out for a few weeks and then whenever we could after that,” Saunders said.

The Saunders sold their unit in 2017 and have rented in other complexes on Longboat since. This winter’s stay will be their longest yet.

“Because we missed our friends here, we decided we’d come down this year to Seaplace. We rented for two months,” Saunders said.

The fond sentiment flowed throughout the clubhouse. Collages of black and white pictures and newspaper clippings were handcrafted and displayed on big poster boards. Attendees were leafing through old photo albums and writing notes for a time capsule.

Jerry Lutgen made a video of photos recent enough to come in digital format that played on a loop. He also had the idea for a time capsule and gathered documents, pictures and newspaper articles to bury inside.

“We basically have stuff from the beginning from ’73 up to the present.

There’s a range of ages that are represented,” Lutgen said. “People are writing personal notes to the future.”

The time capsule is still above ground waiting on a group photo from the party and this edition of the Longboat Observer.

Jeffrey Werner offered the history of Seaplace predating 1973.

Photos by Lesley Dwyer

It began in 1958 when Arthur Vining Davis started his namesake company Arvida. The following year, Arvida purchased 2,000 acres that included the southern half of Longboat Key, most of Lido Key and all of Bird, Otter and Coon keys from the John Ringling estate. The price tag was an estimated $13.5 million.

In 1971, Charles “Chuck” Cobb was hired to develop nearly selfcontained communities.

“During his 16 years at Arvida, the company developed multiple condominiums on the island including Seaplace, Longboat Key Towers, Beachplace, Inn on the Beach, Fairway Bay, Sunset Beach, Grand Bay and hundreds of single-family homes in Bay Isles,” Werner said.

But the next thing Werner said sent a roaring cackle throughout the crowd.

“Cobb exercised caution on Longboat Key, knowing that residents and commissioners were concerned with traffic and seemed hesitant to increase tourism on the island.”

Jeff Werner delivers some words on the history of Seaplace while Donna Cornell listens nearby.

“There’s a range of ages that are represented.

People are writing personal notes to the future.”

— Jerry Lutgen

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The Paradise Center CEO Suzy Brenner leads the crowd in some stretches.

About 50 people attended Fit Fest at The Paradise Center.

Sampling ways to sweat

Fit Fest offered back-to-back classes for 15 minutes each. Normally, classes run an hour.

TPC has a calendar on their website or call 383-6493 for information.

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From the street, Brenner leading Zumba looked a lot like an outdoor dance party, which wouldn’t be all that unusual for the center. The Paradise Center, in fact, is holding an actual dance party on Feb. 12 called Dancing Through the Decades, but this was a sampler of all the center’s exercise classes.

The studio is too small to hold the 50 people who showed up, so the instructors and students took over the parking lot.

Reuben Fernandez led the crowd through Tai Chi; Sandi Love followed up with a Qi Gong session; and Debby Debile brought the zen with a gentle yoga flow.

“It’s a great way for the community to get a taste of all our fitness programs,” Outreach Manager Donna Sharp Blaney said.

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MEET THE DOCTORS From 1-2 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Stop in to meet two of The Paradise Center Medical Suite’s providers: primary care Dr. Daren Spinelle and Nicci Kobritz from Youthful Aging Home Care. Call 383-6493.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

MEET THE DOCTORS From 1-2 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Stop in to meet two of The Paradise Center Medical Suite’s providers: chiropractor Dr. Rhett Bogacz and Brandy Mixon from Essence of Soleil Massage. Call 383-6493.

WELCOMING REFUGEES INTO OUR COMMUNITY 5:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Temple member Esther Emmerman will discuss the importance of welcoming refugees into our community during Shabbat services. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Attendees are invited to a cocktail hour after the service. Cost is $25.

Call 383-3428 to make a reservation.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

BOOK SALE From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road.

The Maine Line Food truck will be on site serving lobster and more.

The rain date is Sunday, Feb. 5 at the same time. Call 383-2011.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

HALLELUJAH! LEONARD COHEN AND FRIENDS From 3-4:30 p.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Jay O’Brien, Susan Benjamin and Robert Hanson have prepared a multimedia presentation to share the music and stories of Leonard Cohen. $40 for members; $50 for others. Call 388-8222.

MONDAY, FEB. 6

NORDIC WALKING From 11 a.m. to noon at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road.

This four-session beginner class covers technique and hiking poles.

Call 383-6493.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

BEGINNER TAI CHI From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Class is outdoors, weather permitting.

Cost is $15. Walk-ins welcome. Call 383-6493.

MY LIFE MY CHOICE From 1-2:30 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. This education session covers topics including the importance of advance care planning. Free. Call 383-6493 to register.

MARIACHI MUSIC From 5-8 p.m. at La Villa Mexican Grill, 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Mariachi Contemporaneo performs. Call 383-8033.

VETERANS’ CANTEEN From 1-2 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. A welcoming space for veterans to connect, relax, share and support one another. Free. Walk-ins welcome.

Call 383-6493.

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LONGBOAT LIBRARY From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, 555 Bay Isles Road.

On Wednesdays, most books are on sale for $1 or less. Call 3832011.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

SAVOR THE SOUNDS From 5:30-7 p.m. at the Town Center Green, 600 Bay Isles Road.

Bring a picnic basket and blanket to the first concert of the threepart series. Yesterdayze will be playing music of the 1960s on the lawn. Tickets cost $25 in advance; $35 at the door; VIP tickets cost $250 for a table of eight. Advance purchase only. Call 383-2466.

MONDAYS

GENTLE CHAIR YOGA From 9-10 a.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Improve flexibility, strength and overall physical functioning while stabilized in a chair. Eight sessions through Feb. 27. Cost is $95 for members; $110 for others. Pay as you go available.

Call 383-8222.

STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Focus is on strength training and flexibility for balance. Suzy Brenner leads the class. Fee is $15. Walk-ins welcome. Call 383-6493.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

MOVING FREE YOGA STRETCH & STRENGTH From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Strength training and body sculpting with weights, resistance bands and towels. Instructor is Mirabai Holland. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for others. Call (201) 956-1466.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

PUMPING THE PRIME From 10-11 a.m. at Bayfront Park

Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Low-impact cardio and strength exercises. Instructor is Mirabai Holland. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for others. Call (201) 956-1466.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

LORD’S WAREHOUSE THRIFT STORE The thrift store will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Donations are accepted during business hours. Call 383-4738.

TUESDAYS

QI GONG FOR HEALTH AND VITALITY From 9-10 a.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Eight sessions from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28. $95 for members and $110 for others. Pay as you go available. Call 383-8222.

YOGA From 11:15-12:15 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road.

Cost is $15, free for members. Call 383-6493.

MAH JONGG From 1-3 p.m. at The Paradise

Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Fun time for experienced players. To check availability at the tables, email MaryAnnBrady@TheParadiseCenter.org.

ROTARY CLUB Meets at 5 p.m. on first and third Tuesdays in All Angles Parish Hall, 563 Bay Isles Road. Call Nancy Rozance at 203-605-4066 or email Info@LongboatKeyRotary.org.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

BREATH BALANCE AND BLISS YOGA From 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for others. Call 3616411 ext. 2212.

WEDNESDAYS

YOGA POTPOURRI From 9-10 a.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. A gentle, slowpaced blend of simple yoga. Eight sessions from Jan. 4 to Feb. 22.

Cost is $70 for members; $80 for others. Pay as you go available.

Call 383-8222.

KIWANIS CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY At 8:30 a.m. at Lazy Lobster, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive. This service organization meets every first and third Thursday. Breakfast is $10.

Email Lynn Larson at LynnLarson@ comcast.net to register.

SLOW FLOW YOGA From 9-10 a.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Simple yoga routines incorporating a range of several styles. Eight sessions through Feb. 23. Cost is $95 for members; $110 for others. Pay as you go available. Call 383-8222.

ZUMBA AND MAT PILATES FOR SENIORS From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Come for 30 minutes or the full hour.

Cost is $15. Call 383-6493.

FRIDAYS

INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Reuben Fernandez teaches the class outdoors, weather permitting. Free for members; $15 for others. Walkins welcome. Call 383-6493.

QI GONG AND MEDITATION From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, take qi gong and meditation with Sandi Love. Free for members; $15 for others. Call 383-6493.

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LONGBOAT KEY 830 Tarawitt Drive 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,447 Sq. Ft. The Walter Group 941-232-2000 A4545868 $2,995,000

LONGBOAT KEY 600 De Narvaez Drive 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,971 Sq. Ft. Olivia Marciniak 941-400-1623 A4545926 $2,995,000

LONGBOAT KEY 7110 Longboat Drive E 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,700 Sq. Ft. Kathy Callahan 941-900-8088 A4550284 $2,750,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3342 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 3 Beds 4 Baths 3,410 Sq. Ft. Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4549127 $2,649,000

LONGBOAT KEY 549 Yawl Lane 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,702 Sq. Ft. Kathy Callahan 941-900-8088 A4550618 $2,295,000

LONGBOAT KEY 2550 Harbourside Drive 353 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 3,197 Sq. Ft. Stacy Hanan & Rachel Benderson 941-266-0529 A4557353 $1,995,000

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LONGBOAT KEY 2550 Harbourside Drive 322 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,830 Sq. Ft. Rachel Benderson & Stacy Hanan 941-376-0218 A4547892 $1,550,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A301 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,515 Sq. Ft. Steven Schield 941-650-1010 A4556863 $1,450,000

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home on Lido tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Bryan and Elizabeth Moylan, of Saunderstown, Rhode Island, sold their home at 350 Morningside Drive to John and Julie Boschelli, of Sarasota, for $1.95 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,674 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,417,000 in 2020.

ST. ARMANDS TOWERS

Richard and Susan Spears, trustees, sold the Unit 76 condominium at 101 Benjamin Franklin Drive to James and Carole Weyant, of Sarasota, for $1.35 million. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,275 square feet of living area. It sold for $685,000 in 2017.

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Ethel Gordon and Jonas Nachsin, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit M-1-413-H condominium at 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Phillip Mehlman, of Wesley Chapel, for $815,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,265 square feet of living area. It sold for $360,000 in 2002.

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101 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Apt. 76 sold for $1.35 million.

Joann Lowe sold the Unit 719 condominium at 719 Bayport Way to Donald and Janet Mindy Crawford, of East Quogue, New York, for $750,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,260 square feet of living area. It sold for $350,000 in 2016.

In with the new NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION

TOP BUILDING PERMITS

Downtown St. Petersburg

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of January 20-26 in order of dollar amounts.

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 703 Bayport Way

PERMIT Interior alterations

APPLICANT Phyllis D. Kohn

AMOUNT($) $315,591

70 Lighthouse Point Drive

Resurface pool and

Remer Stephen Buffington

$120,160

Interior alterations

Stephen B. Jeffords

$110,000

737 Norton St.

Swimming pool

Charles C. Pflueger

$96,000

2525 GMD #3D

Remodel kitchen

Barbara Beerling

$86,240

4454 GMD

Communication

Longboat Harbour Tower

$72,204

400 Central | 727.209.7848 | From the $1MM’s | Call for appointment. | Residences400central.com SOLD OUT

remove spa 3060 Grand Bay Blvd. #175

Longboat Key

Building 560 Chipping Lane

Install dock and lift

Mark J. Kara

$69,010

4011 GMD

Insulation and TPO

Naomi A. Muselman

$49,700 The Residences at the St. Regis | 941.213.3300 | From $2.4MM to $10.9MM | Call for appointment | SRResidencesLongboatKey.com

roof system 3532 Fair Oaks Lane

Reroof

David Doyle

$45,000

3321 Bayou Sound

Reroof

Michael Chisling TTEE

$44,463

525 Reclinata Drive

Pool cage

William J. Tally III

$44,186

4430 Exeter Drive

Windows and doors

Carla M. Muggio

$41,046

Windows and doors

Terry A. Andrus

$40,175

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Unit 102 4401 GMD Unit 904 659 Marbury Lane

Seawall

Richard Guzewicz

$39,138

3080 Grand Bay

Interior alterations

Timothy James Purdie

$37,628

500 Harbor Gate Way

New tile roof

Donald J. Stuart

$34,588

5055 GMD Bldg. 5

Resurface pool

Club Longboat

$32,000

4310 Falmouth Drive

SGD 3x

Mojgan Karimi

$30,500

549 Hornblower Lane

Interior alterations

Thomas Richard Gear

$30,000

4051 GMD

Electrical

Cherokee Trust

$30,000

6941 Bayside Drive

Electrical

Woodstock America LLP

$28,000

Downtown Sarasota

Blvd. #534

The Collection | 941.232.2868 | thecollection1335.com

Unit 103

Reroof

Larry Harry

$24,630

Replace boat lift

Jeffrey Pikel

$24,130

4 Winslow Place

Windows and doors

Jason Wilson

$24,014

642 Ranger Lane

Install generator

Todd Zimmerman

$23,715 Source: Town of Longboat Key

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LIDO BEACHFRONT NEW LISTING! CONDO

JUST LISTED

1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr. B206 ...AND 3BR | 3BA | 2424SQFT L’ELEGANCE CONDO $3,200,000 | MLS# A4555737 UNDER CONTRACT ON LIDO BEACH! UPDATED | TENNIS | PET FRIENDLY 1800 Benjamin 2326 HARBOUR OAKS DR. Franklin 3 BR | 2.5Dr. BA B206 | 2,282 SF $1,225,000 MLS#SF A4550092 3 BR | 3 BA | |2090 $3,200,000 | MLS# A4553940 GULF FRONT IN SEA

EXCEEDING SELLERS’ EXPECTATIONS ON LONGBOAT KEY NEW LISTING

GATE CLUB BUILD 2425 Gulf ofYOUR Mexico Dr. #2E DREAMHOME! 2BR | 2BA | 1470SQFT ...AND JUST LISTED $1,395,000 | MLS# A4558621 UNDER CONTRACT 540 HARBOR COVE CIRCLE TURNKEY FURNISHED | RENOVATED ...AND VACANT LAND LISTING UNDER CONTRACT 2326 HARBOUR OAKS DR. $3,400,000

JUST LISTED

2326 OAKS 3Residential BRHARBOUR | 2.5 BA | 2,282 SF DR. MLS# A4534178 $1,225,000 | MLS# A4550092 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,282 SF Vacant Land MLS# A4535177 $1,225,000 | MLS# A4550092

HOME SALES IN LAST SIX MONTHS BUILD YOUR 2341 HARBOUR OAKS CIR. 3555 SIX FAIR OAKS LANE HOME SALES IN LAST MONTHS SOLD FOR $1,275,000 2341 HARBOUR OAKS CIR. 2101 SOLDHARBOURSIDE FOR $1,275,000 DRIVE SOLD FOR $1,310,000 2101 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE 2369 OAKS DRIVE SOLDHARBOUR FOR $1,310,000 PENDING FOR $1,350,000

SOLD DREAMHOME! FOR $2,300,000 3555 FAIR OAKS LANE 580 SOLD BIRDIE LANE FOR $2,300,000 540 HARBOR COVE CIRCLE SOLD VACANT FOR $4,260,000 LAND LISTING 580 BIRDIE LANE $3,400,000 2326SOLD HARBOUR OAKS DRIVE Residential A4534178 FOR MLS# $4,260,000 Land MLS# A4535177 SOLD Vacant FOR $1,137,500

HOME SALES IN LAST SIX MONTHS 2341 HARBOUR OAKS CIR. SOLD FOR $1,275,000

3555 FAIR OAKS LANE SOLD FOR $2,300,000

2101 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE SOLD FOR $1,310,000

580 BIRDIE LANE SOLD FOR $4,260,000

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Longtime residents of Longboat Key with over 30 years of combined experience specializing in Longboat Key real estate.

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415 l ambiance dr, Unit C503 $3,450,000

2576 Prospect St $1,475,000

2586 Prospect St $1,775,000

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,822 SQFT

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,863 SQFT

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3,434 SQFT

Dianne Anderson 941.350.3513 dianne.anderson@compass.com dianneanderson.com

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PARKRESIDENCES RESIDENCES PARK OF OF LIDO LIDO KEY KEY Taft Dr Dr #E305 #E305 159 Taft 159 33bed, SqFtFt bed,33bath bath || 2,500 2,500 Sq PLUS ft Private PrivateRooftop RooftopGarden Terrace PLUSaa2,250 2,250 sq sq ft with wrap-around views. Directly across from Terrace with wrap-around views. Steps to the the Gulf Tiki of Mexico resort-style famous Bar onand Lidofeatures and the aGulf of Mexheated swimming pool and spa, two unico. Community features resort-style swimder-building parking spaces with an additionming pool and spa, two under-building parkaling storage room, and is overlooking the 110spaces with an additional storage room. acresunsets waterfront Lidowaterfront Park Reserve.

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THE STRAND S. LONGBOAT KEY 1709 N Tamiami Trl Unit #221 COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 1 bed, 1.5 bath | 1,013 Sq Ft

Exquisite water views 511 Putter Lane out to Sarasota from the long canal that leads 3 bed 2 bath Bay. The Strand is a+ den, private gated community Updated home with no bridges to Sarasota offering a resort style pool and spa , fitness Bay, on deep very sailboat water. center, dogand park, EVwide charging station, Dock, Lift, Landscaping, AC and Duct boardwalk, and a kayak Roof, and paddle-board Work thanlasting 1 year old. launch.

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VALENTINE’S

GIFT GUIDE BARTLETT JEWELERS

ASPIRE POLY FURNITURE 717 Cattlemen Rd • Sarasota, FL 34232 941-946-8887 • www.AspirePoly.com

Creekwood Crossing I-75 & SR70 Bradenton, FL 34203 941-751-6600 • www.BartlettJewelers.com

Treat your Valentine to outdoor furniture that they will love for years to come! Poly furniture is made of recycled plastics, free from rust and require no repainting, perfect for the Florida lifestyle. Visit our showroom to see our large selection of products, & options to custom design your Valentine’s favorite colors. Or let them choose with a gift card!

We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality jewelry, outstanding customer service & the best possible value. Find just the right gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. Choose from the latest styles by designers including Gabriel & Co, Allison Kaufman, Ti Sento & Charles Garnier. Pictured are fashion bangles in yellow and white gold by Gabriel & Co.

MOLLY MAID OF SARASOTA, MANATEE & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES 1461 Tallevast Rd • Sarasota, FL 34243 941-753-2220 • www.MollyMaid.com/local-house-cleaning/fl/sarasota-manatee-charlotte-counties

Not sure what to gift your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Why not give them some hours back in their day? Some time to enjoy doing something they love? Real love is saying “Don’t worry about cleaning the house, I got someone to do it for you!” Gift certificates are easy to get and easy to give. Happy Valentine’s Day!

ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR

Find a location near you • www.OysterBar.net Fall in love all over again with our Seafood Towers! Maine lobster, fresh crab, Gulf shrimp, tuna sashimi, and oysters, of course. And what better way to share the love with your honey on Valentine’s Day? Your neighborhood Anna Maria Oyster Bar has everything to make a romantic evening special: impeccable service, five-star fun, and a delectable selection of fresh seafood.

CARLISLE GIFTS

3713 Bahia Vista St • Sarasota, FL 34232 941-955-4009 • www.CarlisleGifts.com

LE MACARON

362 St Armands Cir • Sarasota, FL 34236 140 University Town Center Dr • Sarasota, FL 34243 941-552-8872 • www.LeMacaron-US.com

Come to Carlisle Gifts to find the perfect presents for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! Shop our exquisite jewelry lines, beautiful home and garden décor, boutique purses, gorgeous handbags as well as fun items for the kids! Can’t decide what to buy? Our gift cards let your valentine select their favorites. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Handcrafted by our team of French chefs, these classic pastries come in unique flavors like Sicilian Pistachio & Mango Jam. We use the finest glutenfree ingredients. Visit our pâtisserie to enjoy French Macarons, quality French gelato, classic French pastries, European-style beverages & homemade candies. Order your gift boxes now!

SIRIUS DAY SPA, SALON & MED SPAS

11585 E SR70 • Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 8512 Cooper Creek Blvd • Bradenton, FL 34201 941-357-4611 • www.SiriusDaySpas.com

The Perfect Gift for Your Valentine, a gift card from the #1 Spa in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton.

Full service hair salon, spa and medical spa featuring state of the art services, 11 treatment rooms (including couples room!), Serenity Lounge, 200+ services including Massages, Facials, Botox, Fillers, Laser Hair Removal, IPL, Morpheus8, Lash Services & More.

DIAMOND BAY JEWELERS

Located in the Bay Street Village & Town Center 3976 Destination Dr, Unit 105 • Osprey, FL 34229 941-786-1013 • www.DiamondBayJewelers.com From classy adornments to engagement specialties, Diamond Bay Jewelers has what you need to create your style for any occasion. Come enjoy the exquisite experience of fine jewelry and expert watchmaking.

Jewelry repair, custom design and redesign services available with over 30 years of experience.

MCCARVER & MOSER

MAE REID MERCANTILE

1301 Main St • Sarasota, FL 34236 941-387-8000 • www.MccarverMoser.com

817 Honore Ave • Sarasota, FL 34232 941-323-3815 www.instagram.com/MaeReidMercantile

McCarver & Moser Jewelry stores are sophisticated with extensive design collections from all around the world. We provide customer service that exceeds expectations with our knowledge, hand crafted designs and personal concierges team that represents over 115 years of experience. Making our customers happy and beautiful is our passion.

One of Sarasota’s newest and truly unique shopping destinations. Find fanciful gifts & irresistible treasures in this nostalgic location!

Locally owned and proud to offer American made decor, accessories & gifts. Stop in, stroll and find something special for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day!

MASSAGE ENVY

MOLLY’S! A CHIC AND UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 1874 Stickney Point Rd • Sarasota, FL 34231 711 S Osprey Ave • Sarasota, FL 34236 941-921-1221 • www.MollysSarasota.com

Two locations for people seeking a fun and exciting personal shopping experience. Named best Gift Store in Sarasota for 4 years, you are sure to find something special to give or get for yourself. Beyond gifts, both locations have a large selection of quality shoes, jewelry, apparel and accessories too.

1279 S Tamiami Tr • 941-308-7600 4055 Clark Rd • 941-927-6200 2855 University Pkwy • 941-556-6400 4734 Cortez Rd W • 941-909-0800 www.MassageEnvy.com Give the gift of ME time for Valentines Day! The past couple of years have been...a lot. We could all use a little more self-care these days!

Encourage someone you care about to put themselves first with a gift card that lets them choose customized experiences and goes where they go. Massage Envy gift cards easy to give. Easy to love!

ELYSIAN FIELDS

MONKEE’S OF LAKEWOOD RANCH

1273 S Tamiami Tr • Sarasota, FL 34239 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd • University Pkwy, FL 34201 941-361-3006 • www.ElysianFieldsGifts.com

1561 Lakefront Dr, Ste 104 • Sarasota, FL 34240 941-358-8868 • www.MonkeesofLakewoodRanch.com Stop by and treat yourself or someone special!

Specializing in clothing, shoes, and accessories, we have something for everyone and new arrivals daily. Join us Wed., Feb. 8th from 6-9pm for our Galentine’s Day Sip & Shop - doorbusters, giveaways and more surprises. Grab your girls and see you then! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for details.

Looking for Valentine gift ideas?

Look no further than Elysian Fields. From crystal hearts to jewelry to beautiful cards, we are sure you will find the right thing you are looking for. Replicate SARASOT the feeling of a real hug with the Demdaco Giving A SOUTH Weighted Pillow. A special gift for all the 4055 Clark Heart Rd cherished people in your life!

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