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Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron were part of a chase through Longboat to catch alleged burglars.

Jaleski files ethics complaint Gene Jaleski believes the town broke the law by removing information from its website about a neighborhood undergrounding project. Will the Florida Elections Commission agree?

KURT SCHULTHEIS SENIOR EDITOR

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski filed a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission last week, alleging the town prematurely removed information from the town’s website that manipulates a looming referendum vote Nov. 3.

Jaleski confirmed to the Longboat Observer Monday that he filed a complaint with the Florida Election Commission.

At the crux of Jaleski’s complaint is the town’s removal of information about how costs of a $20.5 million neighborhood underground utilities project would be allocated.

The Longboat Key Town Com-

mission directed Town Manager Dave Bullock in a special meeting Sept. 28 to put the framework and funding for a neighborhood and side street project on hold.

Commissioners will only revisit a funding formula for the neighborhood utilities project if the Gulf of Mexico Drive project referendum passes in November.

“I feel the town violated the law,” Jaleski said. “They illegally removed data from the town website that taxpayer dollars paid for.”

Jaleski claims the town acted in error when it voted to remove the parcel funding information from the website without properly advertising the hearing “because it was casting an unpopular light on the commission’s Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum.”

Longboat celebrity Virginia Sanders celebrated her 93rd birthday Tuesday.

“I try to forget about the numbers involved because it gets pretty scary, but I’m still here, and I’m plugging away,” Sanders said.

An active Longboat Key Garden Club member, Sanders celebrated at a club luncheon at the Ringling Museum.

Sanders moved to Longboat Key in 1976 and has been active in many local environmental initiatives, including heading the Sister Keys Conservancy — her proudest accomplishment on the Key. She also worked on turtle conservation, helped to establish recycling on the Key and volunteered at Mote Marine Aquarium.

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“This decision deprives taxpayers and voters of a complete picture of what the commission is attempting to foist off on the community,” Jaleski said.

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Longboat at 60: Get ready to party KURT SCHULTHEIS SENIOR EDITOR

How much is the town’s 60th birthday worth to the town?

Five out of seven members of the Longboat Key Town Commission agree it’s worth spending up to $13,765 in taxpayer dollars for an anniversary party that’s free to the public Nov. 14, at Bayfront Park.

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren presented both a revised funding plan and a revamped birthday party for the commission’s review at its regular meeting Monday night.

An event that was initially pitched as a private party requiring a $20 ticket to enter just two weeks ago is now a free party along Sarasota Bay that the chamber hopes will attract up to 200 residents with the promise of fireworks and a three-hour jazz band concert.

“Based on your request, we will allow everyone to attend with no charge,” Loefgren said. “It’s a simple, community picnic with a great 16-piece jazz band, your own food and coming together as a community to celebrate the birthday of the town.”

The chamber, which previously asked the town for $20,000 at the commission’s Sept. 21 regular workshop, requested $13,765 from the town to pay for a $3,000 jazz band concert and $6,900 for print and digital advertising costs.

Loefgren says sponsors will pay for fireworks, beer and wine that

TIME TO PARTY

The town’s 60th anniversary party will be held the afternoon of Nov. 14, at Bayfront Park and Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Free attendance includes fireworks, a three-hour concert by the Sarasota Jazz Project and the option to buy food, beer and wine.

Optional seating at VIP tables along Sarasota Bay is available for $20. Attendees are allowed to bring their own food and beverages.

Pre-arranged reservations for table seats can be made by calling the Longboat Key Chamber office at 3832466.

The chamber will release additional information next week.

will cost $10,700.

Despite reduced costs and modifications to the event, Vice Mayor Terry Gans said he couldn’t support using taxpayer dollars to help pay for party costs.

Gans noted that three years ago during the recession, the commission said no to every nonprofit organization that it historically gave money to and has not reinstated those annual contributions.

“We came to the conclusion ... it wasn’t our money to give away and pick or choose who’s deserving and not deserving,” Gans said.

“I certainly think this is nice and

PARTY PLANNING EXPENSES PAID BY THE TOWN

Jazz band $3,000 Portable toilets $200 Signage $500 Print advertising $5,250 Digital advertising $1,650 Security $240 Chairs $195 Linens $500 Expenses associated with sponsor tables $1,000 Estimated Expenses – $13,765.50

would be happy to contribute my own money and come together.”

Commissioner Phill Younger agreed.

“I’m really struggling with this,” Younger said. “I’m afraid of the precedent it sets.”

The consensus shifted, though, when Commissioner Pat Zunz disagreed with Gans and Younger.

“This is not something that will be asked for by the chamber over and over,” Zunz said. “It’s important because of the fractures and disagreements in the community that we come together for this. It would be a mistake to pass it up.”

Mayor Jack Duncan, a retired

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marketing executive, called the event “pure marketing.”

“To me, with this event, we’re saying to the world, ‘We’re Longboat Key, and we want to celebrate that and want the community to be a part of that celebration,’” Duncan said. “It’s important.”

Duncan, Daly, Zunz and commissioners Lynn Larson and Irwin Pastor approved funding the party. Gans and Younger opposed the motion.

Loefgren thanked the commission for supporting the party.

“I won’t come back to you again with another request until the 70th birthday,” Loefgren said.

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Cut to the Chase A reminder to anyone driving a stolen vehicle: Longboat Key has license cameras. Just ask the four people who were arrested last week after a high-speed chase.

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If you’re driving a stolen car, you might want to steer clear of Longboat Key. Its police department, along with neighboring island departments will chase you down by car, foot and even through canals.

That’s what four suspects with potential ties to the Sept. 26 burglary of six vehicles learned when they were arrested just after midnight Sept. 30, on Lyons Lane after a high-speed chase that started on Gulf of Mexico Drive ended with suspects running through yards and swimming through three canals to evade police.

The Key’s south-end license plate camera alerted police at 12:05 a.m. Sept. 30 that a 2006 four-door white Buick sedan driving onto the Key was listed as stolen in Manatee County.

Longboat Key police Sgt. Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron prepared to stop the vehicle in the 5400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive, but the Buick accelerated to 85 mph to evade police when the lights on both squad cars were activated.

The high-speed chase prompted police to stop pursuing the suspects per Longboat Key policy, which is to disengage the pursuit in the interest of public safety if the incident involves a nonviolent crime.

But police weren’t done searching for the suspects.

THE ARREST

Longboat Key police notified Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office that the Buick was headed toward their jurisdictions.

Two minutes later, a Braden-

ton Beach police officer informed Longboat Key police the Buick turned east onto General Harris Street, which is a dead-end street with four dead-end side streets.

The Buick was located abandoned at 773 Penfield St., and the Sheriff’s Office deployed an air support team and K-9 deputy support to locate the suspects on foot.

A track for the suspects led police to a boat dock that was wet behind a home at 513 Norton St. A Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy later observed four suspects walking west on Lyons Street toward his squad car who were “totally wet and covered in crushed shells.” The suspects swam across three canals to reach Lyons Lane. They were arrested on Lyons Lane by two Holmes Beach police officers.

Ron Maurice Johnson Jr., the driver of the Buick, was charged with grand theft of an automobile and fleeing and eluding police.

Johnathon Hunter, Alexia Simmons and Brianna Scarbrough, all passengers in the Buick, were arrested on charges of grand theft of an automobile and trespassing in a conveyance, defined as willful entry in the stolen car.

CRIME LINKS

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming said the Buick has been linked to five auto burglaries in the 500 and 600 blocks of Bayview Drive and one auto burglary on De Narvaez Drive, all of which occurred Sept. 26.

On Bayview Drive, a rental car with keys left in the ignition was reported stolen at 7:41 a.m.

Sept. 27. While the officer was conducting that investigation, a couple reported their iPad mini, a knife and loose change, valued at a combined $475, were stolen from

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Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron activated their squad car lights in the 5400 block of Gulf Of Mexico Drive Sept. 30, which started a chase on the north end of the Key.

Suspects found at 560 Lyons Lane

Car turns at the intersection of GMD and General Harris Street

their two vehicles. Three other Bayview Drive property owners reported their glove boxes and papers had been rifled through in their vehicles. The next day, a couple in the 500 block of De Narvaez Drive reported their cars were broken into, and approximately $500 worth of items were stolen.

The Buick wasn’t yet listed as stolen Sept. 26, when it entered and exited the Key at the time that the vehicle thefts and burglaries occurred.

Cumming said the suspects are also linked to crimes in Sarasota and Bradenton, and additional charges are anticipated.

“The suspects involved are habitual offenders and career criminals,” Cumming said. “This came together nicely, and I’m hopeful this incident reminds thieves that if you come out to Longboat Key, we have cameras watching you and you will be caught.”

Longboat Key commissioners praised Cumming and his officers for their work in helping to catch the suspects in emails.

“Pete, you should be very proud of your department and your officers for a job well done,” wrote Mayor Jack Duncan. “These are the types of stories that make all of the residents of Longboat Key feel safe and secure in what at times can be a threatening world.

Commissioner Pat Zunz, meanwhile, emailed Town Manager Dave Bullock Sept. 30 to point out the event “illustrates my concern about our vulnerability to criminal activity from areas around us.”

“But this also illustrates the professionalism and ability of our police officers,” Zunz wrote.

In a followup email, Cumming thanked commissioners for their remarks, writing: “I am proud of each member of our team and believe this collection of troops is among the best in the business.”

Car found abandoned at 773 Penfield St.

Two squad cars activate their lights at 5460 GMD and the chase begins.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES A car theft and a string of auto burglaries that appear to be solved with four arrests Sept. 30 aren’t the only burglary cases the Longboat Key Police Department is working.

Two home burglaries were reported Sept. 25.

A woman called police at 1:44 p.m. after she and her family returned home from the beach and discovered that someone gained access to the house through an unlocked sliding glass door in the pool area and stole a jewelry box with more than $4,000 worth of jewelry; a $10,500 men’s Rolex watch; and $350 cash from a wallet. The house was dusted for fingerprints. No additional information was available at press time.

Later, at 6:44 p.m., a couple reported that when they arrived home in the 500 block of Sutton Place, the garage door was open and so was the door in the garage leading to their kitchen.

The couple reported their red 2006 Mercedes Benz was missing from the garage. They said they are having problems with their son, who is in the process of moving out and has keys and access to their home.

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming said the burglaries aren’t linked to the recent car theft and car burglary suspects.

“We have some leads we are working on and have high hopes of arresting suspects in these cases,” Cumming said.

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A list of 34 candidates for the East County position was whittled to two finalists by the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board Sept. 30.

Ross and Highlands County Assistant County Administrator Randy Vosburg were the only candidates invited to a 6 p.m. meet-and-greet Wednesday and a 10:30 a.m. public interview Thursday at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board members noted in a Sept. 30 meeting that one candidate, on paper, “shoots high above the rest,” referencing Ross, who has worked for the town since 2004.

Ross, a resident of Panther Ridge, said she’s had her eyes on becoming part of Lakewood Ranch’s governmental organization since moving to the area and that her educational and professional experiences make her a good fit for the executive director post.

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Town, firefighters play numbers game SALARY OFFER

KURT SCHULTHEIS SENIOR EDITOR

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union asked the Longboat Key Town Commission in July what it believes the town’s firefighter/ paramedics and lieutenants are worth as part of a new three-year contract.

The answer, according to Town Manager Dave Bullock, is an additional $312,546 to be used over three years to boost salaries.

Bullock and town labor attorney Reynolds Allen presented the increases during a Tuesday negotiation session at Town Hall.

Bullock said $129,326 is available for salary increases in year one; $119,196 is available in year two; and $64,004 is available in year three of a new contract to boost wages.

Although union negotiation team members were receptive to salary increases, they said they won’t proceed with a new contract unless the town agrees to modify its required Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution requirements.

The union agreed to match the town’s contribution to the FRS plan during negotiations for its current contract — which currently amounts to 11% of their pay on top of a 3% contribution mandated by FRS. Allen said the town “is aware salaries are not as competitive as we would like them to be to attract and retain quality employees.”

“We are here today to put money on the table to address the issue,” Allen said. “We believe our

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union Vice President Keith Tanner, firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera Jr., Firefighter Lt. and union negotiator Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch make up the fire union’s negotiation team.

proposal is costly to the town but will keep us on track.”

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union Vice President Keith Tanner told town staff the union’s membership won’t approve a contract that doesn’t eliminate the contribution requirements above the FRS plan’s mandated 3% contribution.

“We’re very happy with the wage scale you brought us, but in all reality, it’s not true money because of the extra 11% taken out of our paychecks,” Tanner said.

The Longboat Key department is the only fire department in Florida that requires its members to contribute more than the mandated 3% FRS contribution.

But Allen pointed out that the union agreed to that pension contribution, and he said the commission has no desire to modify it.

“We have nothing further to say right now in regard to the pension issue, but we will listen to you,” Allen said. “We don’t see the pension issue being a big issue

in attracting new employees with the wages we are putting in here.”

Tanner told town staff the town and the union “are so close” on a new contract.

Allen urged the union to tread cautiously when the two sides agree to meet again to follow up on the pension issue.

“There’s nothing wrong in you trying and our trying,” Allen said.

“But if you come back and tell us you want us to pay for it all (except the mandated 3%), that’s a big problem that won’t fly.”

Town Manager Dave Bullock’s offer proposes salary increases ranging from 1.5% 15.78% for firefighter/paramedics, depending on rank and years of service during the first year of the three-year contract and subsequent raises in the next two years.

For lieutenants, increases would range from 3.96% to 27.11% during the first year.

Larger wage increases are available to lieutenants because there’s a wider pay disparity when compared to neighboring departments.

Raises are available for all firefighter/paramedics and lieutenants except six firefighter/paramedics who entered the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), which allows them to keep working while collecting additional retirement benefits.

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“There’s no (neighborhood) referendum,” Mooney-Portale said Sept. 28. “There’s nothing legally improper.”

The commission reached consensus to remove the information during the comments portion of its Sept. 9 regular meeting, a move that Jaleski believes is improper because the decision wasn’t validated by the commission until a Sept. 28 vote.

Jaleski and a few other residents have said they don’t want to vote on the GMD project without knowing more about the second project and how it will be funded.

Jaleski warned the town of the pending complaint in a Sept. 29 email to Mayor Jack Duncan.

“I do not need to remind you that Florida elections are tightly controlled by state statutes,” Jaleski wrote. “The latest legal faux pas should not have occurred, possibly leading to valid legal complaints to the Florida Elections Commission.”

“They tried to influence the election,” Jaleski said. “I’m in favor of undergrounding but not the way it’s being done. I will fight this every inch of the way because I think it’s illegal.”

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski announced he will file for District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’s seat this week. Zunz has not said whether she will seek re-election.

Jaleski is the second candidate to announce plans to run in the last week.

Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Oct. 4 that he will run Commissioner Lynn Larson’s

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale is in the process of engaging special legal counsel to address an ethics complaint.

District 1 seat.

Other seats that are up for election in March are the District 3 seat held by Vice Mayor Terry Gans and the at-large seat held by Commissioner Irwin Pastor.

Jaleski was elected to the commission in 2009 but resigned approximately one year later. He ran unsuccessfully for seats in 2013 and earlier this year.

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“When complaints are filed, they are confidential until there is a determination of probable cause,” Toman said.

The Elections Commission doesn’t release complaints until reviewing and ruling on them.

The next quarterly meeting to review complaints is in February.

Town Clerk Trish Granger and Town Attorney Maggie MooneyPortale declined to comment on the complaint because they are unable to speak about it under state statute requirements.

Mooney-Portale said the town is in the process of engaging special legal counsel to address the issue. The cost to hire special legal counsel is unknown at this time.

Jaleski and three other residents in attendance at an educational forum about the GMD project held Sept. 28 before the special meeting repeatedly asked questions about the neighborhood project.

Jaleski said at the Sept. 28 meeting that he believes the town took down funding information from its website prematurely.

Mooney-Portale responded to Jaleski’s claim by saying there was no neighborhood referendum question on the table for the town to consider.

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Our next president?

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Observer “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.”

Friedrich Hayek

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What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

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alk about a rallying cry for the masses.

This is what Bernie Sanders, the selfproclaimed socialist Democrat running for president, says in his preamble to his stance on the issues: “The American people must make a fundamental decision. Do we continue the 40-year decline of our middle class and the growing gap between the very rich and everyone else, or do we fight for a progressive economic agenda that creates jobs, raises wages, protects the environment and provides health care for all?”

Of course the masses will roar with thunder: “Yes! Yes! The progressive agenda! Free health care for all! Down with the rich!”

This is depressing … and downright scary.

Sanders continues to gain traction. In NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, Sanders leads Hillary Clinton. He leads Donald Trump in Iowa, and he leads Trump and Carly Fiorina and is tied with Jeb Bush in New Hampshire.

To a large degree, Sanders’ popularity is not surprising. His agenda plays to the ignorant.

Look at what he’s saying: “The reality is that for the past 40 years, Wall Street and the billionaire class has rigged the rules to redistribute wealth and income to the wealthiest and most powerful people of this country.” (Congress has helped a lot, too.)

“You can’t hide your profits in the Cayman Islands and other tax havens while there are massive unmet needs on every corner of this nation. Your greed has got to end. You cannot take advantage of all the benefits of America, if you refuse to accept your responsibilities as Americans.”

You go, Bernie. Go after those greedy, successful people who have the nerve to think the property and money they earned legally is theirs.

Make them pay up for being smart. Take it away from them, Bernie.

Take a big taste of the Sanders agenda: n “Invest $1 trillion over five years to modernize our country’s physical infrastructure.” n Oppose free-trade agreements because “they shift jobs overseas.” n “Provide $5.5 billion in immediate funding to employ 1 million young Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 and provide job training to hundreds of thousands of others.” n Increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. n Free tuition for all at public colleges and universities throughout America. n Raise the cap on Social Security income taxes so that anyone who earns more than $250,000 a year continues to pay the Social Security tax. It currently stops after $118,500. n Expand and increase Social Security benefits for all by $65 a month and increase the cost-ofliving adjustments. n Make health care a right for all. n Create a single-payer, nationalized health care system. n Require employers to pay at least 12 weeks of

paid family and medical leave; two weeks of paid vacation; and seven paid sick days. n Universal, government-provided child care and prekindergarten for all. n Demand that “the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes.” Enact a progressive estate tax on Americans whose estates exceed $3.5 million in value.

The only thing he left out: free Obamaphones for all.

And how to pay for all he demands? Or how will Americans pay for the higher costs of goods that his policies most surely would bring?

That is what is really, really scary: Apparently, neither Sanders nor his followers have a clue about thinking through consequences of Sanders’ agenda. From where do they think all this money for all this health care and college will come? Or, what do they think will happen when taxes go up and up, and minimum wage levels go up and up? Prosperity for all — except the rich?

To be sure, it’s a sad commentary on Americans, starting with the Greatest Generation on down, on how we have let public schools and universities become an uncontrolled, incurable virus of socialistic, collectivist brainwashing.

Why is Sanders gaining so much traction?

Because the masses — and the pope — don’t understand capitalism and individualism. They don’t know or realize that entrepreneurial capitalism has lifted more people out of poverty and is fairer than any other “ism” in world history. Nor can they see that individualism, as the Founders envisioned, is the idea that your life belongs to you, that you have the inalienable right to live it as you see fit, to keep the product of your effort and pursue your own values.

The masses cheering for Sanders do not see that in his world their lives and property belong not to them, but to the collective. They must sacrifice it all for the group. The only rights they will have in Sanders’ world are those that the government permits them to enjoy.

They cannot see the unseen. They can only see the “seen” — the false promises of governmentprovided prosperity and happiness for all.

Perhaps a simpler way to address Bernie Sanders’ campaign theme of class warfare and toppling of America’s successful individuals is this analogy from Dan Watkins, a fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute: “Imagine two people are thrown into a lake: a kid who can’t swim and Michael Phelps. What would you make of someone who said, ‘There is something profoundly wrong when we’ve seen a child drown while an Olympic gold medalist easily swims to the shore?’ Take Phelps out of the picture, and the kid is still drowning. The only reason to mention Phelps is if your goal is not to help the kid, but to smear the athlete.

“So it is for the inequality alarmists. They don’t want to guide everyone to dry land. They want to drown the best swimmers.”

Bernie Sanders for president? And you think it’s bad now.

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arol Erker is no stranger to Rotary International. Although Longboat Key’s chapter formed in 2014, she has been involved with the organization since 1987. Erker, 62, now serves as president of the Key’s chapter.

When did you become involved with the Rotary Club?

I joined in November 1987 in Barrington, Ill. I had moved there in 1986, and a friend asked if I was interested in joining a service organization and also meeting a bunch of interesting people. It was the first year when women were allowed in there, and I was the first woman in my club. I found it to be a great opportunity to become involved with the community and also get to know other business leaders and people in our community. It proved to be the hub of my social life.

Why did you become involved with the Rotary Club of Longboat Key? In February 2014, the (first president) Sydelle Pittas sent out feelers asking if people would be interested in forming a Rotary Club here. I was still living in Illinois, but we were moving down to Longboat Key, so I knew I would be interested. It helped me assimilate into my last community, so I knew this would do the same.

How has the Rotary Club grown?

At the first preliminary meetings, there were half a dozen people. Now, we’ve grown to 37. We’ve gotten some very good new members interested in rolling up their sleeves and participating in service projects.

We’re not a check-writing club; we’re a doing club. This year, we set our goal of growing by seven, and we’re already at six. I hope to have 40 members by the end of my term on June 30.

What makes the Rotary Club stand out from other clubs on the Key? In a lot of ways, the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs are very similar in their missions of working on a community level to accomplish service projects to benefit others. Where we differ is that Kiwanis does wonderful things that focus primarily on youth and scholarships. Our focus is on five things: community service, international service, vocational service, youth service and club service.

Why did you decide to become president?

The fact that I had so many years of history and familiarity with the traditions and areas of focus with Rotary were a benefit to this early stage of the club. Only six people including me were former Rotarians. It was a good fit for me to be involved as president at this stage.

What are your goals as president?

I hope to build our membership, and so far we’re well on our way with active Rotarians, not just bodies. I would like to continue to build community awareness of Rotary and the good we do with community development.

How did the club get involved in bringing a dog park at Bayfront Park?

In our very early discussions when the club was just beginning, we talked about community projects we would do, and one of them was supporting an off-leash dog park. We knew we wanted to stand behind this, and we raised $10,170 for the dog park in Bayfront Park. People

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Carol Erker volunteers at Tuttle Elementary School’s biweekly food pantry that’s organized by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

love their dogs, and we hope to do dog-and-owner events there.

Tell me about your work with veterans.

Like the dog park, we also knew right away we wanted to have events with recognition of veterans on Longboat Key. There’s so many veterans on Longboat Key, and with an aging population, we wanted to try something that had not been done on Longboat.

At the Veterans Day Parade, we didn’t know how many people to expect. At first we were happy with 50, but we had at least 130 and close to 40 World War II veterans. It was just such a welcoming environment, and a number of friendships started last year because of it.

Are there any events you hope to see the Rotary Club organize?

We’d really like to organize a significant fundraiser, but first we need to plant the seeds of recognition of who we are and what we do. Just as Kiwanis has the Gourmet Lawn Party, we’re exploring ideas for something fun we can do that people will look forward to and put on their calendars every year.

When did you move to Longboat Key? We had a condo here on Neptune Avenue from 2003 to 2010. We’re long-range planners, and we had a five-year plan in place to move to Longboat Key by 2014.

Initially, we thought we’d be snowbirds, but the recession was an eye-opener, and we knew we had to make a choice. Going to Longboat was a no-brainer. Our children live all over, so we didn’t

need to be in Illinois anymore.

We knew a condo would be too small, so we bought a home on Buttonwood Drive.

What do you like to do in your free time?

My husband and I like to play golf. Not well, but it’s something we enjoy doing together. I love riding my bike on Longboat Key and traveling. We also own a 20-foot boat, and we love packing a lunch and exploring the coast of Longboat Key and going onto Beer Can Island and watching manatees go by.

What is your favorite thing about Longboat Key? When I drive over any of the bridges onto Longboat Key, I get this calm feeling. The beauty of this area is breathtaking, and I hope I never lose that feeling.

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“It’s a really busy year for us,” Bullock said. “The beach is our most important asset, and it’s what keeps our property values high.”

The increased activity for the April project, scheduled so it would begin after seasonal residents leave, is for a mid-Key project.

“You will see the trucks, but I don’t think they will impact you,” Bullock said.

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Upcoming Longboat Pass and New Pass dredging projects won’t secure enough sand to fill in eroded areas of the shoreline in the center of the Key, necessitating the dump truck sand haul project that will cost $10,983,192.

Also at the meeting, Bullock and Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross updated the Sarasota County Commission on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation project because the county is a construction partner and owner of part of the park.

Bids for a construction manager for the park project are due this week, and the town hopes to start work at the end of the year or early next year.

Town staff also had the following updates for the Sarasota County Commission Monday: n Record-breaking construction: Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray called the current building permit boom the town is experiencing “a record-breaking construction year.”

Ray also said she expects Ocean Properties Ltd. will submit a site plan application for a new 300room hotel at Longboat Key Club’s Islandside property near the site of the Chart House in a few months. n Town center: Bullock informed everyone he’s working closely with Ringling College to attract a cultural center to the site of a future town center in the vicinity of the Longboat Key Publix.

“There’s a public-private partnership in our future around this future town center,” Bullock said.

“There’s also potential for a new library, a possible medical center and some retail to support the town center.”

Bullock said he was once told projects of this size have three phases: gaseous, liquid and solid.

“I’m trying to move it from gaseous to liquid,” Bullock said. “By this time next year, we hope to be at least Jell-O.” n 911 dispatch conversion: Bullock explained that the town and Sarasota and Manatee counties have been working for the last six months to transition the town’s 911 dispatch services seamlessly to Sarasota County.

The conversion could be complete by the end of the year.

Both commissions approved an interlocal agreement for the 911 dispatch conversion at Monday’s meeting.

Bullock called the conversion plan “well-conceived and wellexecuted,” noting the island is split between the two counties, and the conversion will reduce transfer calls and 911 call wait times.

“This will probably help us more than anyone else in the twocounty area,” Bullock said.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA 12:55 p.m. — 4400 block of GMD Traffic: A woman whose driver’s license is revoked because she is a habitual traffic offender was caught driving by the town’s license plate cameras.

MAN OF THE HOUSE 5:03 p.m. — 800 block of Longboat Club Road Phone Call Harassment: A man told police he received 12 phone calls from a man who keeps asking for the man of the house. The man of the house requested that he stop calling, but the calls keep coming. Police called the number and got a voicemail from the Republican College Party.

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BIRTHDAY SUITS 9:47 a.m. — 100 block of North Shore Road Suspicious Person: A woman told police she was walking on the north end of Longboat Key’s beach when she saw a nude man walking on Beer Can Island. Police couldn’t find any naked beachgoers in the area.

SEPT. 26

JOGGING MISHAP 9:05 a.m. — 5700 block of GMD Animal Rescue: A woman told police she was jogging north on the sidewalk when a dog jumped on her and knocked her off her feet.

The dog owner and the jogger confirmed the dog was on a leash at the time of the incident. Firefighter/paramedics treated a laceration on her left elbow and her husband gave her a ride home.

TRAILER TROUBLE 9:25 a.m. — 558 Bayview Drive Traffic: A man complained about a landscaping trailer parked in front of his home. The landscaping crew agreed to move the trailer before the owner of the company returned.

DISTRESS DIVERTED 4:34 p.m. — Off the Key Boat: Marine patrol received a distress call from a boater.

When they arrived at the coordinates given, the boat was nowhere to be found. Police found it farther away, and the owner advised he was able to get the boat safely to shore.

QUITTIN’ TIME 6:22 p.m. — 600 block of Triton Bend Code Enforcement: A man reported loud construction noise, and police found a construction crew of eight men working on a house after

5 p.m., a violation of the town’s noise ordinance. The crew received a verbal warning and called it quits for the day.

SEPT. 27

BUMPER BOATS 5:44 a.m. — Linley Street Boat Ramp Boat: A man’s sailboat got caught in a burst of wind and current that sent it crashing into another man’s boat anchored in the sandbar near Jewfish Key. There were no injuries, and all parties exchanged insurance information. Both vessels suffered minimal damage to the starboard area.

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THE GREAT BATH ESCAPE 8:17 a.m. — 5300 block of GMD Animal: A man found a black Chihuahua on Gulf of Mexico Drive without any tags or collars. Police took the dog to the police station. Its owner showed up at the station within an hour to report the dog missing. The owner told police she was preparing to bathe the dog when it ran away.

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CYCLIST CRASH 7:35 a.m. — 6100 block of GMD Rescue: A man told police he was riding his bike southbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive, and after he slowed down, his riding partner behind him braked hard to avoid hitting him and flew head-first over his handlebars. Although the cyclist was wearing a helmet, he showed signs of a concussion and was transported to Blake Medical Center for treatment.

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“My husband used to have a saying that old age is not for sissies,” Sanders said. “You have to get used to a lot of things and try to go on doing what you’ve always done, but I still smile. I’m happy to be here, and I hope to make it to 100.”

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Last year’s Grand Marshal and World War II veteran Lee Auslander, then 100, with Andy Hooker and Andy Sawyer.

Rotary Club to honor veterans KRISTEN HERHOLD STAFF WRITER

Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to veterans’ sacrifices and selflessness, and the Rotary Club of Longboat Key plans to do just that in its second Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

Last year’s parade drew veterans from the World War II, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War and Persian Gulf War eras and each of the five branches of service.

The quarter-mile parade will take place on Bay Isles Road again this year. It will begin at Bank of America and end at Temple Beth Israel, where the event will conclude with an honor program.

More than 130 veterans participated in last year’s inaugural event, and the Rotary Club is hoping for even more.

“We had 130 right out of the gate last year, which surprised us,” Rotary Club President Carol Erker said. “I would hope to have more than 150 this year. There are hundreds of veterans on the Key.” In addition to veterans of the U.S. branches of service, the Rotary Club is inviting those who served in the allied forces. The

club also hopes to honor family members of veterans.

“We want to acknowledge the fact that when one member of the family is in the military, the whole family is affected,” said Sydelle Pittas, public relations director of the parade. “It puts strains on the families, and we want to try to recognize them, too.”

Like last year, those unable to walk at the event will ride in convertibles. New this year is the Sarasota High School Mighty Sailor Band, which will march in the parade.

Grand marshals have not yet been announced, but the Rotary Club plans to ask its intended marshals this week during a lunch at the Lazy Lobster. The potential marshals are World War II veterans who met at last year’s parade and have been friends ever since.

“One of the things we wanted to accomplish was to provide not just the recognition for the veterans but also a social opportunity for these veterans to get to know each other, especially the greatest generation,” Erker said. “We are reaching out to some very special veterans who participated in last year’s event.”

IF YOU GO: When: 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Bay Isles Road Cost: Free, but organizers ask participants to register in advance.

To register, email Gene Luca, eugenelu@comcast.net, or call Jack Rozance, 383-5659.

Dezzi’s son joins the big leagues Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi’s son, Stephen, is doing what most kids only dream about: holding his own baseball card and playing professional baseball.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound varsity outfielder who graduated from Riverview High School was drafted to the Arizona Diamondbacks A Squad in Portland, Ore. in June on a team called the Hillsboro Hops. Chief Dezzi flew in September to Portland to watch his son’s team win the A Squad’s Northwest League Championship.

Stephen Dezzi received a fouryear baseball scholarship at the University of Tampa and made the NCAA Championships All-

‘The year of the Walsh’ Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Armando Linde passed the Kiwanis Club gavel to new President Joe Walsh at the club’s Oct. 1 breakfast meeting.

The club also unanimously elected Susan Phillips as president-elect; Linde as foundation chair; Robert Dinan as treasurer; John Wild as secretary; and Tayna Lilly and Steve Madva as vice presidents. Richard Crawford was also named as lieutenant governor for Division 18 North.

“I will do my best to achieve a year of fun that’s also dedicated to the children of this community,” Walsh said. “Welcome to the year of the Walsh.”

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Fresh & Fresh Cafe, a new breakfast and lunch eatery on Longboat Key with 12 dining seats, opened its doors at 3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive for a soft opening Monday.

Fresh & Fresh owner Werner Wegener, who is originally from Germany, offers a variety of fresh breakfast and lunch options, from omelets to French croissants, Belgian waffles and crepes. German offerings include a meatball sandwich and wiener sausage potato salad.

The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Tournament Team and the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll in his senior year. In his sophomore and senior years, Stephen Dezzi’s team won the Division II World Series in Cary, N.C. In March, he will report to the Diamondbacks’ spring training camp.

“I enjoy everything about baseball and being able to play professionally makes it all the better,” Stephen Dezzi said. “I am very humbled to be given this opportunity and look forward to each day’s challenges.”

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

An island treasure

SUPPORT FOR SCALLOPS

Scallopalooza nets funds for restoration effort.

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KITCHEN

DESIGNING DAUGHTERS

Nancy Nolin completely remodeled the kitchen and put in new appliances, cupboards and counters.

Photos by Kristen Herhold

A rare home on Jewfish Key, accessible only by boat, was recently listed for $1.5 million.

KRISTEN HERHOLD STAFF WRITER

Living on Jewfish Key is not for the faint of heart.

Inaccessible by roads, to leave Jewfish Key, you must take a boat to the mainland.

“I just make it another part of the adventure,” said Nancy Nolin, owner of a Jewfish Key home.

“You just have to think a little bit more about what you need when

you’re on the mainland, which I was almost every day.”

Nolin’s two-bedroom, twobath, 2,336-square-foot home at 7155 La Lenaire Drive is now for sale. It’s one of just six homes on Jewfish Key. Cedric Viquerat, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, listed the home for $1.5 million Aug. 31.

Nolin’s father, Bill Ross, built the home in 1989.

“He decided he wanted to do a little project and bought the land,” Nolin said. “He did it all by himself as a single-man project.”

Ross died in 2009 and willed the home to Nolin, who began to remodel it in 2010. Renovations included transforming the upstairs from a loft into an enclosed master suite, adding

walls to the all-glass main level, adding a bedroom to the main level and renovating the kitchen and bathrooms. Nolin estimates she spent $300,000 remodeling the home.

“I pretty much took the house and made it private when it wasn’t private before,” Nolin said.

“I tried to keep the feel of how it was when my dad built it back in the 1980s but totally updated for more comfort and privacy. When I look at it, I still see my father.”

“I feel like the reason I was there was to enjoy the house and to honor my father’s legacy,” Nolin said. “Now, I just want to move onto other adventures. My time here is done. This was my emotional journey getting over losing him, but it’s time to move on.”

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The home is on the northwesternmost side of Jewfish Key and is one of only six homes on the key. The other five houses can’t be seen from this home.

“A lot of people like marble and granite and don’t care what’s sitting right next to their neighbor,” Nolin said. “This is for people who want privacy and a beautiful view.”

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CUPOLA ROOF

A unique characteristic of the house is its cupola roof in the master suite, which is Nolin’s favorite feature.

“It’s almost like the center of the house,” Nolin said. “When I lie there in my bed and look at it, I just love it.”

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THE DETAILS MAIN-LEVEL BEDROOM Before Nolin remodeled it, the main level of the home was a 40-by-40-foot open space with glass walls. She added a bedroom to the level.

“When my father passed away, the home looked more like a restaurant,” Nolin said. “It didn’t have any private rooms at all. My main thing was to make it more private, so I added the bedroom.”

BATHROOMS When Nolin began to remodel the house, the only bathroom provided no privacy.

“Before, it was just a toilet sitting in the middle of the floor,” Nolin said. “I knew that wouldn’t cut it in the remodel.”

Nolin updated and enclosed the downstairs bathroom and added a bathroom to the upstairs suite.

VIEW Residents of the home can see the Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, New Pass Bridge and Cortez.

“You get the best of everything,” said Terrance Cook, a Coldwell Banker broker. “It’s a special spot. You almost feel like a king out here looking out. Civilization is so close yet so far away.”

BEACH The land includes a 330-foot private beach, which faces west.

There is also room for a private dock to be built.

“Who wouldn’t want a private beach of this size?” Viquerat said.

“You can watch the sunset every night.”

MASTER SUITE Before Nolin’s renovations, the master suite was a lofted area, and Nolin added walls to further increase the home’s privacy.

“I knew I had to make the upstairs a private room,” Nolin said. “No one wants to be in a house that has no private bedrooms.”

MAIN LEVEL

Photos by Kristen Herhold

WALLS Before the home was renovated, it was a 360-degree glass wall. To increase the privacy, Nolin added walls to most of the house with the exception of the sides facing the water.

“I couldn’t cover up the view,” Nolin said. “But adding walls to the other side really made it a home.”

The entire home was built to have a wooden, rustic feel. Nolin remodeled the home, which has 15-foot ceilings, with cypress wood.

“It’s definitely a nontraditional home in Florida,” listing agent Cedric Viquerat said. “It reminds you of the woods. It’s rustic and has a back-to-nature feel.”

WRAPAROUND PORCH A major feature of the home is its wraparound porch, which provides homeowners with 360degree views.

“You have a killer view of the water in the back and the view of the beautiful, lush landscape from the front,” Viquerat said.

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ore than 160 people helped raise funds for Sarasota Bay scallop restoration at Sarasota Bay Watch’s fifth annual Scallopalooza Oct. 3, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

The event included a cocktail hour, dinner, presentation and silent auction.

Event organizers hoped Scallopalooza would raise $20,000 to $25,000.

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Proceeds and 20% of The Met’s sales from the event went toward Designing Daughters’ various charities.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCHEON Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Café L’Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle. Enjoy lunch while networking with chamber members. Cost is $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Call 383-2466.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

TASTE OF ST. ARMANDS Takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park.

The sixth annual event will showcase Circle restaurants.

More than 17 restaurants, along with wineries, microbreweries and a mojito bar, will offer samples. Les Ciseaux Salon and Spa will present a fashion show.

There will be a 50/50 raffle benefiting Take Stock in Children. Tickets are available for $45 in advance; $50 at the door. Call 3881554.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20

BRIDGET ZIEGLER AT THE REPUBLICAN CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club John Ringling Room, 220 Sands Point Road. Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler will speak. Cost is $40 for members; $50 for nonmembers. Call 383-5349.

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PARTY ON THE PASS What: Hosted by the Interior Design Society’s Sarasota chapter, the fifth annual event will feature a cookout, silent and Chinese auctions, music and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and Trinity Charities Inc. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Visit idssarasota.com.

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

MOTE’S NIGHT OF FISH, FUN AND FRIGHT Takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Dress up in a costume and enjoy trickor-treating, pumpkin carving and food from the “Diner of the Dead.” Cost is $8 in advance; $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Call 388-4441.

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS Takes place from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Oct. 5, at the Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The six-week course will give caregivers the tools to enable them to successfully care for a loved one with a chronic disease. Cost for the six-session series is $60.

Call 383-6493.

TUESDAYS

LINE DANCING Takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. at Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. People of all levels of fitness can learn line dancing.

Cost is $10 per lesson.

Call 383-6493.

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 5:15 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Cost is $8.

Contact Sydelle Pittas at sydellelaw@aol.com.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

FEEL GOOD YOGA THERAPEUTICS Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers.

Call 316-1988.

THURSDAYS

KIWANIS CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Longboat Key Club’s Tavern & Whiskey Bar. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet.

Call Donna at 388-2847.

SHIFTING SANDS SUPPORT GROUP Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Cushing Room at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. This group is open to any adult going through a difficult transition.

Call 383-6491.

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John Ringling Estates home sells for $950,000

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

SEPT. 21 - SEPT. 25

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home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Vienna & Naples Inc. sold the home at 423 Polk Drive to Joseph Kaminski, of Sarasota, for $950,000. Built in 1941, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,886 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $837,500 in 2012.

THE BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEY SOUTH

Laura Traeger and Harvey Sheldon sold their Unit 505 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Vincent and Leanne Northfield, of Bradenton, for $860,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,602 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2011.

WINDING OAKS

Joan Sapstein, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 18 condominium at 3435 Winding Oaks Drive to Peggy Lammers, trustee, for $772,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,555 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $435,000 in 1998.

LONGBOAT TERRACE

Bruce and Kimberly Peterson, of Bloomfield, Mich., sold their Unit 210 condominium at 5393 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Carl Rosen and Lori Bradin, of Chester, N.J., for $620,000.

Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,300 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $420,000 in 2013.

HARBOUR VILLA CLUB AT THE BUCCANEER

John and Guy Bingham, of Oxford, United Kingdom, sold their Unit 309 condominium at 615 Dream Island Road to Ester Griffin, trustee, of Maitland, for $500,000. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,293 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $290,000 in 2012.

The home at 423 Polk Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,886 square feet of living area.

SEAPLACE

Andrew and Cynthia Taff, of Rushville, Ind., sold their Unit M2-202-C condominium at 1945 Gulf of Mexico Drive to William and Josie Lee Schlieper, of Sullivan, Wis., for $330,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 928 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $235,000 in 2000.

CEDARS EAST

Adrian Vaughan and Angela Cubbage, of Spokane, Wash., sold their Unit 16 condominium at 818 Evergreen Way to William and Billie Dawson, of Longboat Key, for $315,000.

Built in 1991, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $227,000 in 1995.

LONGBOAT HARBOUR

Monique Oliel, of Venice, sold her Unit 107 condominium at 4420 Exeter Drive to Mathew and Arlene Zebatto, of Locust Valley, N.Y., for $260,000.

Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 992 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $97,500 in 1988.

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

William and Carol Teasdale,

3563 Fair Oaks Lane A4109427 $1,200,000 Brigitte Von Kessel

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-266-2174

210 Sands Point Road 2001 A4107506 $1,150,000 Ian Addy Pa

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-961-8850

535 Sanctuary Drive A102 A4126070 $1,135,000 Maureen Horn

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences 303 Sarasota A4115953 $1,098,000 941-364-8884 Joan Dickinson & Beth Afflebach 941-914-0496

6695 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4128398 $3,995,000 Bobbi Banan

601 Longboat Club Road 203S A4122120 $899,000 Maureen Horn

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

541 Chipping Lane A4121363 $825,000 Jonathan Fox

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-544-6649

711 Binnacle Point Drive A4107147 $815,000 Ian Addy Pa

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-961-8850

695 Marbury Lane A4109609 $798,000 Jenine Meyer

1145 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 402 A4119959 $789,000 Jenifer Schwell

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-266-8303

of Bloomfield, Conn., sold their Unit 192 condominium at 708 El Centro to Jennifer Stiles, of Longboat Key, for $239,000. Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,233 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $222,500 in 2003.

SILVER SANDS

James and Elizabeth Pellnat, of Getzville, N.Y., sold their Unit 233 condominium at 5841 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Silver Sands 233 LLC for $235,000. Built in 1953, it has one bedroom, one bath and 450 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $130,000 in 2011.

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4725 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 319 A4130274 $699,000 Ian Addy Pa

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1701 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303 A4132284 $619,000 Bruce Meyer

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650 Magnolia Road A4130165 $599,000 Cathy Meldahl

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615 Dream Island Road 308 A4110859 $475,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

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741 Bayport Way 741 A4133211 $459,000 Maruta Miluns

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2000 Harbourside Drive 1504 A4119984 $450,000 Tammy Mast

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435 S Gulfstream Avenue 806 A4132478 $450,000 Diana Michel

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Sept. 24 through Sept. 30, in order of dollar amounts.

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS PERMIT 758 St. Judes Drive N. Single-family home 435 L’Ambiance Drive, Sliding glass doors, No. PH-G windows and entry doors 1241 GMD, No. 1004 Interior alterations 520 Golf Links Lane Interior alterations 6800 GMD, No. 188 Kitchen and

bathrrom alterations 615 Dream Island Road, Kitchen alterations No. 311 524 Hornblower Lane Spa 525 Outrigger Lane Re-roof 1045 GMD, No. 304 Interior alterations 715 Lands End Drive Screen enclosure 1906 Harbourside Drive, Interior alterations No. 304 3710 GMD, No. C-14 Storage shed 5251 GMD Certificate of

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APPLICANT Daniel Ronan Ulysses Brualdi

AMOUNT $620,000 $355,109

Linda Jurgensen Jeffrey Carter Barry Levine

$125,000 $123,395 $68,000

Thompson Family Partnership Kenneth Pozulp Joel Gerber Joseph Fiorito Lucia Uihlein Kathy Ann Suma

$52,250 $31,320 $29,985 $15,000 $11,272 $6,545

Kathleen Morico Wilson Capital Management LLC

5444 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4125756 $4,250,000 Richard Perlman

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-228-8580

$1,472 n/a

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5260 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 409 A4129399 $415,000 Jane Rees

527 Sutton Place A4119419 $292,000 Anna Kaminski

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2301 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 25N A4127912 $439,900 Alex Ley

2055 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G2-104 A4122832 $396,000 Sharon Freeman

3806 Gulf Of Mexico Drive C304 A4130293 $265,000 Felix Power

Longboat Key 941-966-8000 941-504-6377

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4900 Gulf Of Mexico Drive PH3 A4128584 $429,000 Sharon Freeman

448 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # A305 A3965898 $389,000 Diana Kryszak

3808 Gulf Of Mexico Drive E109 A4114871 $249,900 Stephen Harris

625 Dream Island Road A4126153 $3,000,000 Rinat Sikdar

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741 Hideaway Bay Drive A4103504 $2,650,000 Saint Cacchiotti

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3060 Grand Bay Boulevard PH 1101 A4109140 $2,600,000 Michael Moulton

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501 Harbor Gate Way A4115384 $2,150,000 Ian Addy Pa

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560 Chipping Lane A4125400 $2,150,000 Ian Addy Pa

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6540 Gulf Of Mexico Dr A3997271 $1,895,000 Saint Cacchiotti

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435 L Ambiance Drive H202 A4113356 $1,795,000 Klaus Lang

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-320-1223

705 Jungle Queen Way A4128784 $1,699,000 Jenifer Schwell

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-0968

572 Gunwale Lane A4112296 $1,599,000 Jenifer Schwell

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2675 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 501 A4131294 $1,200,000 Julia McClung

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Longboat Key Chamber celebrates the end of summer L ocal professionals enjoyed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce’s end-ofsummer Business After Hours Sept. 29, at Tommy Bahama.

Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and networking opportunities.

“I’m honored to sponsor it,” Rick Bergere, of sponsor Madison Ave Media, said. “The Longboat Chamber has always been close to my heart.”

In arguably the quietest month of the year, many of your favorite Longboat Key restaurants were closed during September. Check out when your favorite restaurant opened: n Amore by Andrea: Reopened Sept. 15 n Café Don Giovanni: Reopened Oct. 5. n Ciao! Italia: Reopened Sept.

28. n Euphemia Haye: Reopened Oct. 1. n Harry’s Restaurant and Deli: The deli and restaurant reopened Oct. 1. The corner store remained open.

Beneva Flowers expands to Longboat Key

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Beneva Flowers & Gifts Inc., one of the largest independent florists in the region, has acquired Exotica Florist of Longboat Key. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

The acquisition, according to a release, will allow Beneva to expand local delivery to include Longboat Key, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island.

“The cost of servicing islands like Longboat Key to Anna Maria has been a great challenge due to proximity,” Beneva Flowers President Arthur Conforti said in the release. “Increasing order volume allows for better planning and streamlined logistics, enabling us to service these clients with better value and wider variety of offerings.”

Exotica, known for tropical and creative designs, was founded in 1992. Beneva was founded in 1986 and through Conforti has become a national leader in using technology to improve sales.

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MJ Williams, John Sheldon and Erin Bolton, of Erin’s Errands

“It’s always our pleasure to serve the lovely chamber. It’s a fantastic organization.”

Peg Pluto and Thai Branton, of event host Tommy Bahama Top: Shona Otto and Rick Berger, of event sponsor Madison Ave Media, and Chamber President Gail Loefgren

— Peg Pluto, of event host Tommy Bahama

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BAHAMAS BASH: Longboat Key residents Ken Bennett and Mary Curry married Aug. 16, in the Bahamas, with 50 of their closest friends who flew in for the nuptials. The Longboat Observer was there, along with a large portion of the Longboat Key population.

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

Reservations: 941-387-8344

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

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.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: oak, 4/cabinets, 2/glass doors, 4/VCR/CD cabinets, 5/open shelves, $200. 941-383-3301.

GOLF: CLEVELAND Classic Driver, 10.5 degree, like new, graphite regular shaft. $75. Call 941-600-7170.

MOUNTAIN BIKE men’s: Roadmaster, 18/speed, $75. Excellent condition. 941-706-2310.

TWO 2 bushel grass catchers for a Murray ride-on mower $50. Call 386-446-1274

Homes For Rent HOMES FOR RENT: Gillespie Park. Seasonal or Annual. 3BR/3BA or 2BR/2BA or efficiency.

Furnished or unfurnished. Open House: Saturday 10/3 and Sunday 10/4 and Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. Call 941-894-7121.

Homes For Sale HOUSE ON canal, easy access to ICW $495,000 Call for details. Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

Real Estate Wanted COMPANY NEEDS 4-5 houses to lease long-term.

941-724-5907.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals 2016 SEASONAL GULFFRONT CONDO. lonGBoAT TERRACE 2BR/2BA condo. Tastefully decorated.

321-279-3610 BEACHFRONT CONDO, 3BR/2BA, covered parking, nicely furnished. Long-term seasonal rental, $4,000.00/mo.

613-722-7767 or lainecooper@cooperhr.com

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

Autos Wanted

“Your Home by the Sea”

WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

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Boat Slips For Rent/Sale

Weekly/Monthly Condominium Rentals 4 Night Minimum

BOAT SLIP on Longboat Key, Boat House.

Unit-2124, on first level. For Rent/Sale. $250/mo.

Minimum 6/mos. 708-267-6704.

Boats We Need Boats.

Busy, Busy, Busy.

Consignment Sales & Purchase. www.Islandboatsales.net We Also Buy Boats.

941-228-3489

Furnishings BEAUTYREST MATTRESS Clearance Sale!

NEW Simmons Sets 50-80% OFF! New sets starting at $150. Everything must go! Call Dan, (941)202-4489.

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Fax: 941-383-7925 Office Open 7 Days, 9a.m. - 5p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34228 Fully equipped 2BR/2BA condos with washer and dryer, and wireless internet in each unit.

DESIGN 2000. Mani/Pedi Special @ $45. Treat yourself and enjoy our relaxing water view.

941-387-9807.

WANTED: LBK resident looking for 2BR furnished condo on LBK from Jan. - March 2016. E-mail: arlene@gfhglobal.org

Personals *ADOPTION*: AFFECTIONATE DEVOTED FAMILY, Successful Business Owner, Stay-Home-Mom Joyfully awaits miracle baby.

FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045. *Expenses paid.*

ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining area, W/D in building. Weekly or Monthly. May through January. $1800/mo. 941-351-5101.

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LONGBOAT KEY: Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, free Wi-Fi, heated pool, covered parking. Available for 2016 Season.

Minimum $5600/mo. 941-383-3338.

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

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

LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal

Business Opportunities JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+.

Call 941-907-8141.

Condos/Apts. For Rent L’AMBIANCE: LBK. Luxury beachfront 2BR/3BA. See details under Seasonal/Vacation rentals. View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com 2BR/2BA LONGBOAT Key Beachfront condo behind the gates. Stunning close−up view of the Gulf. Available April 2016 for one year lease.

(847) 340−8247 lbktowers.com

L’AMBIANCE, LONGBOAT KEY Beach front 2BR/3BA condo on high floor with wrap-around terrace, 270 degree views over the Gulf, Sarasota Bay and LBK Club. Sunrises, sunsets through floor to ceiling windows.

View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com Call John at: 203-984-8477 or E-mail: garment@optonline.net

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Experienced, Reliable and Honest. I love cleaning and organizing a home. (941) 894−9262, Carlla.

Weekly/ Monthly/ Seasonal Rates Beachfront, Bayfront and In Between Houses or Condos 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 Ask about our special rates!

Wagner Realty Since 1939 www.wagnerrentals.com

LIDO KEY. LBK resident offers Lido vacation rental for our visiting friends and family.

Delightful charm of Old Florida updated for modern comfort. Walk to beach, pool, nature park, St. Armand’s. Choice of studio, 1BR, 2BR/ 1BA. Monthly. www.ringlingretreat.com

Adult Care Services 5 STAR Homemaker Companion Service. Former Caterer & Saks 5th Avenue Executive now accepting clients. Will provide scrumptious meals, a tidy home, errands, engaging conversation & life enriching activities. Call Teresa 941-961-0826 to create a custom program for you or your loved one.

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OUR GUESTS RETURN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.

Announcements

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

Cleaning

Extra Large Heated Gulf View Swimming Pool!

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.

Merchandise Wanted

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Caregivers/Companions Hourly 24/7Care Transportation Social Outings/Dr. Appts.

Housekeeping Meal Preparation Assistance With Daily Living Activities Respite Care

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

Pet Services DOG WALKING - sitting, feeding and appointment keeping. Reliable, educated senior gentleman.

Dog lover on Longboat. 941-383-1790.

DOGGY HOTEL/GROOMING. 24 Hour Daycare.

FREE Daycare with groom (we are the best).

3925 Brown Avenue behind Sleep King. doggyhotel.net 941-554-4620.

Pressure Cleaning AUTHORITY ONE PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOW CLEANING. Residential and Commercial. Roof cleaning and coating, paver cleaning and sealing, pool areas, etc.

941-251-5948.

This week’s Cryptoquiz answers 1) Mercury-Atlas, 2) Friendship, 3) Orbit, 4) Discovery, 5) Senate.

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RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police officer. Drive your car North or South and back. 941-713-1596.

LONGBOAT KEY CLUB - By Owner. Junior Suite.

Newly remodeled 650/sq.ft. Turnkey. Tennis/ golf course view. $66.5K+ income. Real Estate Agents welcome to sell. $319,000. 708-267-6704.

BRING ITALY Home! Chef Lorella specializing in risotti, pasta, savory pies & authentic Italian desserts. (941) 330−3012 www.culinarytlc.com

CAREGIVERS, COMPANIONS, HOMEMAKERS. Our rates start at $16/hr. Call Perfect Solutions For Seniors. 941-378-5553.

941-650-1857 Visit us at: resortproperties.pro

Condos For Sale

Personal Services

941-809-3725 HCS #230506 NR #30211577

Auto Transport

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

*Ask About Our Veteran Assist Program*

Accepting New Accounts for Management

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

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

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GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.

LONGBOAT KEY − GULF FRONT − 2BR/2BA Views from every room. Newly decorated, Pool, Tennis Court. No Pets. 2 month minimum. $5,500/mo. Photos available. Email inquiries to: mapluvdogs@gmail.com

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Items Up to $200 Sell for Free!

Resort Properties, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management

FIRST LIDO: Penthouse unit, on Lido Beach: 2BR/2BA, end unit, full Gulf views, nicely appointed, steps from the beach. Available Jan., Feb., March, April. 3/mo. minimum. 941-228-1984, E-mail: kloppenburgberni@aol.com

Computer Services Cmagik - LBK resident, servicing our island year round for over 12 yrs. Bachelors Degree with 20 yrs. experience, PC or MAC. Professional help with computers, iPad/iPhones and tutoring.

References upon request.

Call Cort: 383-3878, 587-5588 cmagik.com OWN A MAC/iPHONE/iPAD? MacTutor has 21+ years experience teaching Apple products.

I speak English, not “Geek”! (941) 323-2363 www.FLMacTutor.com

SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

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Cleaning ARELIS CLEANING. Really Clean, Arelis Clean!

Excellent references. 9 Years experience.

Residential and Commercial. 941-822-4114 BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

CLEANING BY Brailian Lady. Meticulous, reliable, deep cleaning specialist. Residential. Commercial.

New Construction. 941-400-2866.

CLEANING. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL. We take pride in pleasing customers.

Vacation Homes, Resorts, Schools, Churches, 941-756-4570.

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ServiceMaster of NW Sarasota & The Meadows Proudly serving Sarasota since 1987 Bill & Fonda Davies, Owners/Managers

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SECUR-ALL INSURANCE AGENCY 510 BAY ISLES ROAD, SUITE 1 • LONGBOAT KEY, FL (INSIDE SUNTRUST BANK) CHUBB, AIG, UNIVERSAL, UNITED, SAFECO, PROGRESSIVE, CITIZENS, FLOOD. WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

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ROGER SELLS LUXURY WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

ROGER PETTINGELL IS THE #1 REALTOR IN SARASOTA FOR THE 5 TH YEAR

3060 GRAND BAY BOULEVARD #PH2101

309 RINGLING POINT DRIVE

Relish breathtaking sunset and sunrise views from this 4BR/51/2BA top-floor residence. Immaculate penthouse living at Grand Bay is a rare opportunity to enjoy this expansive single-family sized residence, offering outstanding amenities. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in almost every room, more than 4,000 square feet of living space and a wraparound terrace with gazebo, trellis and heated spa. Also includes secure parking and private beach access.

The classic design, custom details and panoramic views offered at this luxurious estate will take your breath away. Villa Azzura rests on 145-feet of waterfront property, overlooking the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay. Intricate woodwork, polished Jerusalem stone, mahogany wood flooring, fluted ionic-capped columns and marble fireplaces are just a few of this home’s embellishments.

List price: $2,595,000 Website: www.GrandBay2101.com

List price: $3,495,000 Website: www.309RinglingPointDrive.com

1281 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #801

3060 GRAND BAY BOULEVARD #196

245 BIRD KEY DRIVE

Panoramic Gulf views! This spectacular 3BR/41/2BA Arlington layout features amazing vistas. Three terraces offer the ideal places to enjoy morning sun and afternoon sunsets. Also includes two secure parking spaces and additional storage.

The spectacular southern exposure will mesmerize you.

Immediately fall in love with the ninth-floor luxuries that this spacious Antigua residence offers. Panoramic views, designer upgrades and excellent amenities create an ideal getaway.

From top to bottom, every aspect of this beautiful garden home is upgraded! A private, three bedroom retreat simply waiting for your personal enjoyment. Featuring meticulous updates throughout the interior and exterior.

List price: $3,495,000 Website: www.WaterClubNorth801com

List price: $1,695,000 Website: www.GrandBay196.com

List price: $1,095,000 Website: www.245BirdKeyDrive.com

3590 Fair Oaks Lane

Waterfront, single-family living! This impressive home in Queens Harbour is situated on the deep waters of Buttonwood Harbour. Offering the convenience of maintenance-free living.

List price: $1,795,000 Website: www.3590FairOaksLane.com

3060 Grand Bay Boulevard #123

You will enjoy the direct bay views offered at every turn from this updated Cayman residence. Featuring custom built-ins and a beautiful new kitchen. This bayfront residence is a must see!

List price: $899,000 Website: www.GrandBay123.com

2550 Harbourside Drive #321

This secluded 3BR/3BA, bay-front residence lives like a single-family home. Offering an expansive layout with living, dining rooms and den, plus east and west-facing terraces.

List price: $999,000 Website: www.MarinaBay3321.com

3260 Bayou Sound

What a lovely, completely updated home, situated behind the secure gates of Bay Isles.

Move-in ready, this secluded residence features an open layout, cathedral ceilings, newer kitchen and baths. Includes private beach access.

List price: $899,000 Website: www.3260BayouSound.com

LONGBOAT KEY

415 L’Ambiance Drive #B802

Stunning Gulf-to-bay views! This southfacing Areca residence offers unforgettable, panoramic eighth-floor views. Includes stylish furnishings and secure parking. Ready to move right into!

List price: $1,595,000 Website: www.415LAmbianceB802.com

1021 Longboat Club Road

Take advantage if this unique chance to design your dream getaway on the exclusive grounds of the Longboat Key Club. One-half acre of property, one of only seven single-family homesites, literally steps to the beach.

List price: $999,000 Website: www.1021LongboatClubRoad.com

603 N Longboat Club Road #503N

A wonderful beach retreat, offering direct Gulf views! The ideal place to enjoy stunning sunsets, this two bedroom residence features freshly painted walls and new carpet.

List price: $879,000 Website: www.LongboatKeyTowers503N.com

511 Putting Green Lane

This lovely, updated home on the deep waters of County Club Shores, is ready for you to enjoy. Light and open 3BR/2BA layout. May be sold furnished.

List price: $869,000 Website: www.511PuttingGreenLane.com

560 Putter Lane

Southern exposure! This 3BR/2BA home can be a boater’s retreat, renovation project or an ideal site to build a vacation home.

List price: $799,900 Website: www.560PutterLane.com

609 Halyard Lane

Wonderful waterfront opportunity. This 3BR/2BA home offers a new seawall cap, new roof and deep-water dockage.

List price: $789,000 Website: www.609HalyardLane.com

524 Halyard Lane

This waterfront value is ideal to begin a home renovation project or to build your dream home. Newer dock and seawall cap.

List price: $699,000 Website: www.524HalyardLane.com

1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive #108

Beautiful southern Gulf views greet you from this 2BR/2BA beach residence, offering lovely updates and a generous layout. Furnishings are included, plus secure parking and additional storage.

List price: $749,000 Website: www.Promenade108.com

2071 Gulf of Mexico Drive #106

Lovely townhome-style, 2BR/21/2BA beach home at Seaplace with its own private one-car garage. This furnished residence offers a generous layout and private garden courtyard.

List price: $599,000 Website: www.SeaplaceT1106.com

SARASOTA

1378 Harbor Drive

This breathtaking, bayfront estate is a showcase of beautiful details and designer finishes. This home is steps to downtown, featuring a lavish layout, stunning outdoor entertaining areas and unobstructed bay access.

List price: $4,795,000 Website: www.1378HarborDrive.com

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive #1702

This luxurious penthouse at the renowned Ritz Residences lives like a single-family home with almost 5,000 square feet of living space. The first-rate amenities that only the Ritz can offer will make it hard to ever leave.

List price: $3,295,000 Website: www.RitzPenthouse1702.com

469 East Royal Flamingo Drive

This upgraded, ranch-style home in Bird Key is perfectly situated on the deep-waters of Sarasota Bay. Offering an expansive, fourbedroom layout and upgrades adorning every room.

List price: $1,499,000 Website: www.469EastRoyalFlamingoDrive.com

7655 Donald Ross Road West

This gorgeous 4BR/3BA home on estate-sized, preserve lot in Laurel Oak, is in a wonderful golf/tennis community and welcomes you with lush landscaping and wooded views.

List price: $699,000 Website: www.7655DonaldRossRoadWest.com

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite 1 Longboat Key, Florida 34228 office: (941) 387-1840 cell: (941) 586-6668 fax: (941) 827-9444 website: longboatrealestate.com e-mail: roger@longboatrealestate.com

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