TRIBUTES

Arthur L. Hersberger 1945-2023

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Arthur was born on April 19th, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making him the third Arthur in his family line. He grew up alongside his older sister, Gaye, and the two were the best of friends all his life. He graduated from Clarkson University in 1967 and spent his entire career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Wesco Distribution.

It was love at first sight for Arthur and Christine Campbell. He immediately swept Chris off her feet with his quick wit and good looks. Though he was never much of a dancer, she always found ways to push him onto a multitude of dance floors, the two balancing each other perfectly. The pair dated exclusively for three years and then married on May 11th, 1968. For 55 years, they built a family, went on countless vacations, enjoyed numerous Kentucky Derby races, and forged lifelong friendships. Arthur loved fishing, boating, betting on racehorses, traveling, cooking family dinners, and golfing with his regular group, the Friars, at the Longboat Key Club, which he was a member of for over 20 years. He was never far from a party, was a teller of tall tales, and his sense of humor was unmatched. He loved his family and friends more than anything.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Christine Campbell Hersberger; his son, Arthur Lee Hersberger Jr. (Tamara); his daughter Diane Hughes Hersberger; his grandsons, Kadin Arthur Siemer, Jordan Luke Siemer, and Blake David Hersberger Siemer; his granddaughter, Emma Christine Siemer; and his sister Gaye Hersberger Schwarz (Jack).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Longboat Key, Florida in mid-Octobermore details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228.

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228.

9:18 a.m., Longboat Pass Bridge

Traffic hazard: A car had broken down on the south end of Longboat Pass Bridge and the owner was unable to get it to start again. He told police he was unable to make contact with a towing company. The officer initiated a tow request via dispatch and was able to get a response and the vehicle towed. The officer stayed in the area, directing traffic until the vehicle was taken away.

POST-CRASH PARKING

9:30 a.m., 300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious vehicle: Security at a resort called police to report a suspicious vehicle parking in their human resources lot. Upon arrival, the responding officer ran a check of the vehicle and found it was involved in a crash on Friday evening. Security requested the vehicle be removed from the lot, but was advised by the officer that since it was on private property, it was the responsibility of the resort to have it removed.

SAVING THE BIRDS

12:00 p.m., Greer Island

Animal complaint: An officer was sent to the scene of a blue heron tangled in fishing line. Once the bird in question was located, the officer used the marine patrol boat hook to remove the line from the heron. The bird was able to fly away.

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME

4:08 p.m., Jewfish Key

Boat-miscellaneous: While on marine patrol, an officer was flagged down by a teenage male. He told the officer he and his father were kayaking near Jewfish Key and his father had not returned to shore. The officer surveyed the area and saw a male who fit the description struggling to upright his overturned kayak. The officer was able to get the man on the police boat and took him back to the boat ramp where his son was waiting. The man appeared uninjured but was fatigued.

NOT SORRY

7:13 p.m., 100 block of North Shore Road

Citizen dispute: Officers responded to the scene of a dispute on the

FRIDAY, MAY 26

PRIVATE BEACH CHAIRS beach. Two groups were having a verbal disagreement about the wind blowing a tent into the other party’s area. The party with the tent was unapologetic about the situation. But before officers arrived at the scene, the parties were separated.

2:52 p.m., 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious person: Police were called on a report of beachgoers using chairs that belonged to a nearby condo complex. The responding officer spoke with the caller, who said she just didn’t want them using the chairs that belonged to the complex. The officer spoke with the group and told them the chairs were not for public use. The group apologized and left without issue.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

PARKED AND SLEEPING (IN THE PARK)

3:12 a.m., 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious vehicle: While patrolling the area, an officer noticed a suspicious vehicle parked at Bayfront Park with its windows open, and it appeared to be occupied. The officer found the driver sleeping in the vehicle. A citation was issued.

JUST GUESTS

4:51 p.m., 2900 block of Royal Road Suspicious person: An officer was sent to the property on a report of a suspicious person. The complainant said six people were seen walking around the property with their vehicles in the driveway. None of the individuals own the property. Upon arrival, the officer met with the owner of the residence. The owner said the individuals described were guests and allowed on the property.

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The 2023 Sarasota Music Festival devotes its program to storytelling.

MONICA ROMAN GAGNIER A+E MANAGING EDITOR

Back in 2020, Jeffrey Kahane had an idea for the Sarasota Music Festival. Kahane, who has been the festival’s music director since 2016, wanted to organize concerts around storytelling. Along with many other people, he was forced to put his idea on hold by the pandemic.

But like an exotic mushroom that grows in darkness, the theme of storytelling took on a life of its own.

Three years later, it has come to fruition — with lots of hard work. The result? The 2023 Sarasota Music Festival, which brings together 60 student musicians and 45 faculty members from all over the country to study and perform.

“One of the most fascinating aspects of music history is that music eventually developed into a language with the capacity to tell stories and evoke images without using words,” said Kahane.

A renowned conductor and pianist who has appeared with many of the world’s great orchestras, Kahane is now conductor laureate of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, where he spent 20 seasons as music director.

The Sarasota Music Festival, which takes place from June 5-24, features 12 concerts, as well as coaching sessions, master classes and rehearsals. Many of the classes and rehearsals are open to audiences, giving a behindthe-scenes view of the event.

As an example of the festival’s emphasis on storytelling, Kahane points to “Pastorale,” the first orchestral program of the festival. Conducted by Yaniv Dinur, the program includes Mendelssohn’s incidental music to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the tale of young love that unfolds in an enchanted forest full of elves and fairies. (Dinur is one of two visiting conductors at the festival; the other is Kazem Abdullah.)

Pianist and festival alum AnneMarie McDermott will perform Schumann’s Piano Concerto in the “Pastorale” concert. This year marks McDermott’s debut as a faculty member. “Pastorale” concludes with the Beethoven symphony that gives

SEE MUSIC ON PAGE 14A into a language with the capacity to tell stories and evoke images without using words.”

Jeffrey Kahane, music director, Sarasota Music Festival

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