Longboat Observer 11.19.20

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

PRESSING AHEAD

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Fresh sparkling Circle snow The statues are framed with bows, and all around St. Armands Circle lie glittering snowflake wreaths waiting to be hoisted onto lamp posts.

It might still be warmer than an up-north summer, but it’s still beginning to look something like Christmas in Florida.

Kurt Hennard, who has helped install the Christmas lights on the Circle for eight years, had glitter up and down his arms as he worked in the 85-degree heat this week on the massive snowflakes and changed light bulbs to make them twinkle just right.

If the weather cooperates, expect to see the tree being built sometime this week.

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Geri and Susan Veshosky, Nancy Rozance, Joan Sherry and Carol Erker didn’t let the storm stop them from honoring veterans Nov. 11

FLOODS STRIKE

Residents say Eta’s flooding was worse than they’ve seen in decades.

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CLEANING UP

Town assesses damage to beaches while thankful storm didn’t deliver disaster.

SEE PAGE 3A

VETERANS GET THEIR DUE

Veterans Day drive-by celebration goes on in the rain and wind.

SEE PAGE 1B

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Hammerhead caught off Longboat 2020 jokes are just so easy.

Then someone shows you a hammerhead shark caught recently just offshore Longboat Key. Fishing coach Steve Herich of Beach Fishing Adventures recently shared an image of such a sea creature caught at night. A stingray was used for bait.

“There’s some huge sharks out there — people have no idea,” Herich said.

“There are some sea monsters out there not far out.”

Herich, who fishes from the shore, was out with a client and saw a 6-foot shark last week.

Cottage talks linger Historical Society aims to still receive top-bid price for larger of two buildings.

SEE PAGE 7A Nat Kaemmerer

A $45,000 bid for the larger of two historic cottages was accepted but was then rescinded by the bidder.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

TROPICAL STORM ETA

Residents deal with a night of flooding NAT KAEMMERER AND MARK BERGIN STAFF WRITERS

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he folks around Fox Street in Longbeach Village spent a lot of time a day after Tropical Storm Eta cleaning, planning for housing and explaining the situation to a cat.

Eta’s storm surge and heavy rains brought floods to their neighborhood Nov. 11, rising high enough to enter about 30 homes.

Firefighters and police ended up helping fewer than a dozen people out of their homes. Neighbors spoke of simply watching the water rise, powerless to do anything about it but shut off their electricity.

Vashti Braha, who lives in the 600 block of Fox Street, said the neighborhood has flooded before, but this was something different.

“It’s surreal enough to ride a kayak down your street or see jellyfish by your mailbox — that’s plenty surreal — but I’m used to that,” Braha said.

“Other houses have been flooded before, but it takes a lot for this house to flood.”

Her cat, Chippy, became upset during the night, and Braha had to carry him from room to room explaining what was going on, and he began purring.

Nearby, it was much the same.

Ali Claypoole said the family would soon move to a mainland home they own, so repairs can be made.

Floors, baseboards and drywall will need to be replaced, she said.

Other Village residents had similar damage reports.

“We had sandbags, and they did nothing,” Claypoole said.

Fred Kagi and John DeVito were chatting amid the receded flood waters on Thursday and said a neighbor had measured the depth of the water from the bay in the middle of the eastern end of Broadway Street at 28 inches.

“People are telling me who have lived here 30-something years that this is one of the worst if not the worst it’s been,” Kagi said.

Kagi said his ground-floor Russell Street home had flooding on both sides, which included his pool overflowing.

“You couldn’t even see the pool,” Kagi said. “It was pouring in toward my sliding glass doors.

[It] came under. It came in the house. Everything.”

Kagi said he’s never made an insurance claim because he has a $5,000 deductible.

He said he would begin the process of getting estimates on the damage to his home.

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HOUR BY HOUR

First responders were busy Nov. 11. Here’s a look at some of their most significant calls:

5 P.M.

Engine 92 was sent to the 6300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive following a call from a resident who couldn’t get out. The fire rescue crew encountered a narrow, deeply flooded driveway. The town’s beach vehicle was called to rescue a woman and her son from the home. Longboat Police took them to family members.

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TROPICAL STORM ETA

CLEANING UP

7 P.M.

Truck 91 was sent to a home on St. Judes Drive over a resident’s flooding concerns. The resident was told he could either leave now or wait to see the extent of the flooding. The resident stayed.

8:15 P.M.

Police and fire units were sent to the 600 block of Russell Street to help with the evacuation of several residents with the assistance of a high-water vehicle.

10 P.M.

Multiple units were sent to 600 block of Fox Drive on a report of a burning smell and a haze of smoke. Units were initially delayed in arrival by high water in Longbeach Village. Power was cut off at a garage electrical panel.

Further investigation found soot and a burning smell coming from a submerged washer-drier.

10:35 P.M.

Firefighters and police officers were sent to the 600 block of Russell Street to respond to a call from a resident with water coming in and concerns about electricity.

The Longboat Key engine stood by at the corner of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street while a high-water vehicle arrived from Manatee County. Longboat firefighters rode with the Manatee team to the home. The resident said he had cut off power to several circuit breakers and that no assistance was needed.

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10:55 P.M.

Longboat and Sarasota County firefighters with a high-water vehicle were sent to the 700 block of St. Judes Drive. A homeowner had water inside the residence but was otherwise OK.

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Storm surge and waves delivered flooding to several Longboat Key neighborhoods.

11 P.M.

Firefighters responded to electrical arcing in the 500 block of Bayview Drive. They arrived to find about 3-4 inches of water in a home’s garage. The homeowner said he had cut off power at the main panel. Firefighters determined a garage refrigerator likely short-circuited in the water.

Two residents of another flooded home were taken to a shelter.

11 P.M.

Officer Joel Ascencio was heading south on Gulf of Mexico Drive in flooding and heavy rain when a car passed him from the north, nearly sideswiping his patrol vehicle. Ascencio reported the car made an abrupt turn to Reclinata Drive and hit a mailbox while trying to make a U-turn, then hit a tree in an attempt to back up. Ascencio then reported the vehicle headed straight for him, prompting the officer to brace for impact and activate emergency lights. After the car slid to a stop, the officer took the driver’s keys, cited him for reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

The driver, who police did not identify, and a passenger agreed to leave the vehicle and be taken to a storm shelter.

MARK BERGIN STAFF WRITER

“Talking to residents who have been here much longer than I have, 40 years plus in some cases, everyone I’ve talked to had said that this is the worst they’ve seen it.”

– Town Manager Tom Harmer

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own officials are still assessing the damage done by Tropical Storm Eta’s rain and rising waters, the extent of which hadn’t been seen in decades on the island.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue spokesperson Tina Adams estimated about 30 homes in the Longbeach Village neighborhood experienced water intrusion, worse that what the town experienced when Hurricane Irma struck in September 2017.

“Talking to residents who have been here much longer than I have, 40 years plus in some cases, everyone I’ve talked to had said that this is the worst they’ve seen it,” Town Manager Tom Harmer said.

“I think it was the combination of the rain, the high tide conditions [the] evening [of Nov. 11], the storm surge, the wave action in the bay and the wave action

Top: Doak Schulte clears away some vegetation at Sea Club Beach Resort.

Above: The beached sailboat near Bayfront Park was destroyed by pounding surf.

Left: Waves washed over the dunes near Broadway.

in the gulf. All of that resulted in, I think, a significant number of homes that had some level of water intrusion. We’re still assessing that.”

Homes also flooded in the St. Judes Drive area, Sleepy Lagoon, Lyons Lane, Gulfside Road and Buttonwood Drive.

“There [were] a number of neighborhoods that saw water higher than they’ve seen in recent history for sure,” Harmer said.

On Monday, the town closed off an area of the beach near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulfside Road.

Erosion exposed sections of the Ohana property seawall.

The town has roped off the area and asked no one to walk there until the seawall is repaired.

Additionally, the sand groin at the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was damaged.

“We’ve been working with the owners of the Ohana property to put up some of that orange netting around their property because they’ve had some damage to their seawall, and we’re trying to maintain a safe area there for the public and to protect people from getting hurt around some of that private seawall that’s been washed out,” Harmer said.

Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said planning the town’s emergency response was chal-

lenging because the forecast for Eta’s track shifted east and west several times last week. And when the surge and winds were at their worst, a naturally occurring high tide also took place.

“Forecasting hurricanes and tropical storms is a bit of a science, but I think it’s a little bit of unpredictability and an art,” Harmer said.

On the morning of Nov. 12, the town had conducted an assessment of the island.

“When you do this assessment, you have to look at not just which sand may have been impacted through the erosion from the storm, but they look at the entire beach profile, which goes out into the water to see, where did that sand go?” Harmer said.

Harmer said some of the washed-away sand might settle in other areas of the island. He said the town is still conducting its damage assessment to understand the potential long-term impacts.

The town is requesting for residents who had property impacted by the storm to contact Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department at 316-1966 to report any damage. Town staff is available to assist residents with questions they have.

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Town’s COVID-19 expenses reimbursable Staff installed panels inside Town Hall to separate commissioners, a touchless temperature scanner and hand sanitizer machines.

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Here are some expenses the town has had in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Town Hall: n Plexiglass barriers: $10,615.10 n Temperature reader at Town Hall: $3,431.04 n Hand sanitizer: $42.97 n Software: $54.99 n Zoom subscription: $69.98 a month n TV in lobby: $697.99 n USB cables: $59.95 n Stanchions for lobby: $232.87 n Disinfectant sprayer: $1,076 n Webcam for meetings: $799

MARK BERGIN STAFF WRITER

The town has spent approximately $111,124 on pandemic-related matters eligible for reimbursement under federal relief programs as of Nov. 13.

“In this particular case with CARES Act for COVID-19, we know that we have a funding source there for qualified expenses, so we’ll be submitting for reimbursement,” Town Manager Tom Harmer said. “But for the initial expenses, we charge it to emergency management.”

They spent $72,949 through the end of August. Town Finance Director Susan Smith said this portion was split by 33.62%, or $24,525, and submitted to Manatee County. The town is awaiting an interlocal agreement to submit the remainder to Sarasota County.

More will be submitted to both counties for the expenses beyond August.

“Everything submitted is subject to approval by both the county and state level,” Smith said.

“Our last resort will be FEMA after all CARES Act funding has been utilized.”

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The town resumed in-person meetings Nov. 2. It will utilize a hybrid format with four commissioners meeting inperson and three using Zoom to participate for the remainder of 2020.

With the commission resuming in-person meetings in November, the town plans to use a hybrid system for at least the remainder of the year.

It means four of the seven commissioners need to be physically present inside the chambers at Town Hall with the others participating using Zoom.

Harmer said the town has also utilized Zoom for advisory boards and department meetings.

Anyone attending the meetings must wear a mask, answer a series of questions and undergo a tem-

perature scan. The town has also limited the number of people who can attend meetings and spaced out chairs.

Commissioners must undergo the same process with the only exception being that they can take off their masks while seated during the meetings because of the physical separation provided by transparent barriers.

Earlier this month, the Sarasota City Commission implemented rapid COVID-19 testing for commissioners with the resumption of its in-person meetings.

Harmer said the town has had conversations with the Florida Department of Health on rapid testing. He said the test kits aren’t always accurate.

Harmer said the city of Sarasota has also hired a private contractor to test their commissioners.

“We’re getting more information about what they’re doing and how they’re doing it to see if there’s any benefit to consider that,” Harmer said.

Harmer said he did envision the town keeping some of the practices utilized during the pandem-

ic once things get back to normal, such as some remote document deliveries or simply inspections.

Harmer said he thinks the town of Longboat Key has responded well so far to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m nervous about season and our visitors and our seasonal residents coming here,” Harmer said. “And making sure that we all continue to do what we’ve been doing, and that’s why we’ve been so fortunate because as I travel in the area in both counties on the weekend or in the evening, I see a lot of people out there without masks and not necessarily social distancing.”

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F I V E QUEST IONS W I T H DEBRA WILLIAMS

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ebra Williams was the final candidate to qualify for Town Commission elections last week, which means there will again be no contested races in the spring. She, Mike Haycock and Penny Gold are now considered commissioners-elect until they are sworn in at a meeting in March. Williams will replace District 4’s Jack Daly, who must step aside because of term limits. District 2 Commissioner George Spoll did not file an application, which allows Penny Gold to move into that spot.

Williams began serving on Longboat Key’s Planning and Zoning Board in May 2018. She also served for nearly five years on the Planning and Zoning Board in Rumson, N.J. Williams spent her professional career in the technology sector, working for 16 years with AT&T as a consultant. After she left AT&T, Williams worked with technology startups on technology infrastructure, human resources and operations. We sat down with her and asked her five questions: Why are you running for the Town Commission?

I believe in serving my community. I have served in town governments in Rumson, N.J., and Longboat Key since 2011.

I find it rewarding to be able to use my time and my skills to help the people and the communities where I live.

What topics or issues are most important to you?

People move to Longboat Key from all over the U.S. and from

improve things. Making it easy for residents to be involved and to stay informed is key to making that happen. Some Longboat Key neighborhoods are extremely involved. It would be great if that level of involvement could expand to other neighborhoods.

How would your previous experience help you in this role?

I have spent the past eight years serving on the planning and zoning boards of coastal communities, first in Rumson, N.J., (including during Hurricane Sandy) and for the past two-plus years on Longboat Key. Dealing with planning and zoning issues firsthand is excellent preparation for understanding how our government works.

foreign countries. Undoubtedly, the beauty of our island and the quality of life draws them here. I believe it is important to remember that when we discuss local issues.

What can the town do better?

From my perspective as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, I believe that the Town Commission, town boards and town employees are doing an excellent job. Increasing community involvement can only

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Longboat Key town commissioners appointed Debra Williams to serve on the town’s Planning and Zoning Board in May 2018.

Why do you like being a resident of Longboat Key? First of all, the people. When I moved here four years ago, I did not know a single person. However, it did not take long to meet and create friendships with some of the nicest people I have ever known. This is a very welcoming community.

In addition, I enjoy the lifestyle, which enables me to be outdoors and enjoy all that this part of Florida has to offer. It is wonderful to interact with visitors and current residents who came here with very different backgrounds, experiences and thoughts. They enrich our community.

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Talks continue on second cottage Would-be buyer and Historical Society discuss plans after winning bid falls through.

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With a deal to buy the larger of the two historic Whitney cottages for a bid of $45,000 now off the table, the once-prospective buyer and the Longboat Key Historical Society say they have an understanding to account for a price difference.

JB Holding Co. Owner James Brearley submitted a $45,000 bid to purchase the larger L-shaped cottage now at 521 Broadway St. However, Brearley and a friend did not feel comfortable with the amount of road noise coming

from Gulf of Mexico Drive on their preferred lot in Longbeach Village and backed away from the deal.

Brearley, a partner at Whitney’s restaurant, said he let Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake know he was unable to move forward with purchasing the cottage. The next lower bid was one of $31,000, prompting Drake to seek the difference from JB Holding.

If necessary, Brearley said he would pay the difference.

Brearley said he initially wanted to purchase the cottage to preserve the historic structure. “If you’re looking to do it as more of an investment, it probably wouldn’t make sense,” he said.

Drake said although there was not any kind of formal paperwork for the winning bid, emails between the two serve as proof of Brearley’s intent to buy.

“According to our legal bea-

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The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.

gles, the email is basically a contractual thing because there was bidding going up and down, back and forth right up until 11:57 p.m.

[Tuesday, Nov. 10] before the deadline,” Drake said.

Brearley said Drake called him last week to discuss the difference. “That being said, what I told him was like: ‘That’s fine, Michael. I value my friendship

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Drake said he doesn’t want to get into a legal battle.

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up being back on the shoulders of the Historical Society, which I feel is very unfair.”

The Historical Society has paid $2,500 in monthly rent since August 2018 for the cottages to sit where they do now, Drake said.

The landowner is looking to sell the property at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage is heading to the Town Center Green.

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Florida ballot measure results are a mixed bag Florida passed three of the six amendments on the general election ballot.

legalizing medical marijuana and restoring voting rights to felons. However cynical you might be about voters dealing with complex issues, watching the special interest and powerdriven politics in the Legislature soon makes you realize citizens can’t do worse.

Concerns about overcrowding the state constitution with frivolous provisions are not without merit, but there are better alternatives to “keep our constitution clean.” For example, statute initiatives would provide citizens with a channel for self-governance without placing minor policy changes in the state constitution. Twenty-one other states in the nation allow for such initiatives.

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he votes are in, and Floridians have given their verdict on the six statewide ballot initiatives up for vote this year. Notably, voters rejected limitations on future ballot initiatives and the establishment of a top-two open primary system but narrowly passed a major hike in the state’s minimum wage. Voters also approved two initiatives that altered the state’s homestead tax. What do the results of each mean for Sarasotans?

AMENDMENT 1

CITIZEN REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING (PASSED: 79.3%)

Amendment 1 passed by an overwhelming 79.3%. The amendment will change the state constitution to say that “only citizens” of the U.S., rather than “every citizen” of the U.S., are allowed to vote in state elections.

Proponents argued that the existing language was clear as to who is allowed to vote but does not adequately specify who is not allowed to vote. However, citizenship is, in fact, already required to vote in state elections. The amendment will change the wording, but not the meaning, of the state constitution and will have no meaningful impact.

AMENDMENT 2 $15 MINIMUM WAGE (PASSED: 60.8%)

Voters narrowly approved Amendment 2 with 60.8% of votes in favor — just 0.8 of a percentage point past the 60% threshold required to pass ballot initiatives in Florida. Amendment 2 will gradually increase the state minimum wage to $15 by 2026.

Amendment 2 will nearly double Florida’s current minimum wage of $8.56 an hour. A hike of that scale will likely have devastating consequences for workers in the state, particularly in the tourism and hospitality industries at the heart of Florida’s economy. The impact on those industries could be particularly severe amid high levels of unemployment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The path for young, entry-level unskilled workers to enter the workforce will be dramatically restricted, while unskilled but experienced workers in their 20s will get higher pay to fill entrylevel jobs. Florida will likely see

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an exodus of new young workers who have to leave the state to find jobs and an influx of unskilled but experienced and slightly older workers in their place.

Larger increases in hourly minimum wages are more consistently found in studies to have negative impacts on workers and consumers. There is also evidence that minimum wage increases have larger negative employment effects during recessions than during periods of growth when businesses might be better able to absorb additional costs.

At the same time, an analysis from the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research found that a $15 minimum wage will have a significant negative impact on state and local government budgets. There will be approximately $16 million in increased wage costs for government agencies in the first year of implementation. By 2027, the government’s costs for paying higher wages are projected to reach $540 million. There might also be positive fiscal impacts through increased sales tax revenue and decreased participation in public assistance programs.

However, these positive impacts could be offset by reduced consumption and job losses.

AMENDMENT 3

TOP-TWO OPEN PRIMARY FOR STATE OFFICES (FAILED: 57.0%)

Florida voters rejected Amendment 3, which proposed replacing partisan primaries with a top-two open primary system.

Under the proposed system, candidates from each party would appear on the same ballot, and the top two candidates receiving the most votes would advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.

Any registered voter would be allowed to participate in the primary election, not just party members. Only two other states — Washington and California — have implemented this form of primary system.

Although increasing participation and encouraging moderation are laudable goals, Floridians were wise to reject this particular proposal. Political parties are fundamentally

private organizations with the right to set their own rules for nominating candidates. To infringe on that right is to violate the freedom of association.

Going forward, ranked-choice voting provides a much better solution than top-two open primaries. Under ranked-choice voting, voters rank candidates by preference rather than casting a single vote. If no candidate wins a majority of first choice votes, the candidate with the least number of votes is eliminated.

That candidate’s votes are then redistributed based on voters ranked preferences. This process is repeated until one candidate receives a majority.

Ranked-choice voting allows voters to choose their mostpreferred candidate first without worrying about wasted votes or spoiler effects. This would lend voters more choice and provide greater opportunity for minorparty candidates. If Floridians want to allow for greater participation by nonpartisan voters and encourage moderation, they should consider implementing ranked-choice voting. Moreover, that would be a great way to make local elections for city and county commissions fairer and more participatory, keeping parties but subordinating them to voter preferences. Food for thought, Sarasota.

AMENDMENT 4

REQUIRE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE PASSED TWICE (FAILED: 52.5%)

Floridians also rejected a proposal to require that ballot initiatives be passed in two successive elections before being enacted. Amendment 4 received a total of 52.5% of votes, falling short of the 60% threshold.

Ironically, the proposal’s failure demonstrates the high bar already required to pass ballot initiatives in Florida. Colorado is the only other state that requires a supermajority for citizen initiatives.

The outcome is a win for Florida voters. Limitations on direct democracy empower the Legislature, executive and special interests at the detriment of citizens. Although initiatives might sometimes be frivolous, others have delivered meaningful reforms for Florida, such as

EXTEND ‘SAVE OUR HOMES’ PORTABILITY PERIOD (PASSED: 74.5%)

Voters approved Amendment 5, which made a minor technical change to Florida’s homestead property tax exemption, also referred to as the “Save Our Homes” provision. The provision exempts $25,000 of the value of a primary residence from property taxes. So if a primary residence in Florida has an assessed value of $225,000, the owner would pay property taxes on just $200,000. Although homestead property tax exemptions are not a simple or fair way to reduce property tax burdens, Amendment 5 fixed a technical error with the intended timing in the portability of the benefit, and its impact is minor and consistent with existing tax policy.

AMENDMENT 6

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT FOR SPOUSES OF DECEASED VETERANS (PASSED: 89.7%)

Amendment 6 received the largest share of favorable votes among the six initiatives on the ballot in Florida. Current Florida law discounts the property taxes of combat-disabled veterans proportionate to their degree of disability. Prior to Amendment 5, that property tax discount ended for that when the veteran died.

The amendment will transfer the discount to the veteran’s surviving spouse upon the death of the veteran and allow the spouse to transfer the dollar amount of the tax discount to a new home. If the spouse remarries, the benefit will end.

Broad-based tax cuts, rather than picking favored parties, are the most effective and fair form of tax cuts. However, the intent of the veterans’ property tax discount is clearly to provide an ongoing benefit to combat veterans who suffer as a result of their military service. Extending the benefit to the veteran’s spouse upon their death might help some families avoid making homeownership decisions based on an increase in anticipated costs after the veteran’s death and could help avoid making the impact of their passing even harder on their spouses.

Vittorio Nastasti is a policy analyst and Adrian Moore is vice president at the Reason Foundation.

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The town needs to “Although there focus on tomorrow are many traffic Focusing on your closing ediremedies under torial comments (in the Nov. 5 edition) that town leaders’ consideration responsibilities are “to look beyond tomorrow”; as a town contained in the official winding down after four years on the Planning and Barrier Island Zoning Board, and now in my sixth and final commissioner Traffic Study, year, I offer the following: First, your are correct to note there are no magic that the town has meaningfully addressed redevelopment bullets, and traffic of aging homes and condos by extensive amendments to its flow issues on zoning code, and also pointing out the political realities of a and off the Key third bridge. In addition, after many productive discussions will continue for with FDOT and Sarasota city officials with respect to the the foreseeable Gulfstream/U.S. 41 intersecroundabout, construction future. This traffic tion of which is now imminent, if we are correct, our residents reality confirms will, at best, possibly only the need to focus enjoy modest traffic relief in the future. My view continues to be that the present configunow, as you ration at the intersection is the better traffic flow option. suggest, to plan Although there are many traffic remedies under considand implement eration contained in the Barrier Island Traffic Study, there are responsive long no magic bullets, and traffic flow issues on and off the Key term plans for will continue for the foreseeable future. This traffic reality Longboat Key.” – Jack Daly

confirms the need to focus now, as you suggest, to plan and implement responsive longterm plans for Longboat Key. In my opinion, this can be best addressed by providing Town Center facilities that expand the availability of services and activities on Long-

boat that our residents desire and can enjoy without driving off and back on the Key. Indeed, without reviewing all the history, which began many years ago starting with the ULI efforts and numerous public meetings and inputs, including some three years of planning with Ringling College (which occurred before Ringling understandingly withdrew, hopefully temporarily, from the partnership), we had developed a definitive Town Center building concept, including a budget of some $11.3 million, and a detailed array of arts, creative talents, technology, lifelong learning and performing arts activities.

This has all been confirmed and documented. Indeed, I’ve heard comments, which I share and echo, that we’ve had enough talk about a Town Center but not enough action. As you have previously noted, the town has dedicated substantial funding to acquire the Town Center site and is improving it for outdoor public events, as a prelude to continue long term facility planning.

Simply stated, we need to fashion facility plans to set the stage for private funding and operation. I suggest it’s timely to reconfirm a specific plan. Recent discussions with Sarasota County supporting a county library facility with a variety of services and activities on Longboat are encouraging and clearly should be included in our plan. As we speak, we are locating the Longboat Historical Society’s building on the site.

We must look beyond tomorrow. In so doing, I believe

that a viable Town Center will complete the only missing link in our wonderful community.

We’ve had enough talk, it’s time for action.

JACK DALY LONGBOAT KEY

Trump’s pluses and minuses Now that it appears President Donald Trump might be in the final weeks of his presidency, I believe an unbiased assessment would illustrate what many might consider as negatives: ■ Trump is a braggart and loudmouth (like Teddy Roosevelt); ■ Trump was born with a silver spoon (like Franklin Roosevelt); ■ Trump had several business failures and setbacks (like Abraham Lincoln); ■ Trump was a philanderer (like John F. Kennedy); ■ Trump could be crude (like Lyndon B. Johnson); and ■ Trump’s term was affected by a pandemic (like Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama).

And positives: ■ Trump truly loves our country and forcefully defends it against all critics (like George Washington); ■ Trump is a survivor (like Reagan); ■ Trump broke new ground in achieving the highest office in the land (like Obama); ■ Trump tax cuts spurred economic growth across the board (like Kennedy); ■ Trump did not start or escalate any wars (first president in

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nearly a century); ■ Trump donated entire salary (first president to do so); and ■ Trump successively negotiated three peace treaties in Middle East (first president to do so).

So in the final analysis, an honest appraisal devoid of hysteria would reveal Trump shares traits with many former presidents, several of which are considered by historians as the greatest our country ever had.

That is not to say Trump is in that pantheon, but neither is he a failure in any way. Those who would occupy the Oval Office assume responsibilities and stresses the rest of us could not even conceive of.

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better,” Theodore Roosevelt said. “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement;, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce postponed last week’s Small Business Awards luncheon because of Tropical Storm Eta. “We made the call around 3 p.m.

[Nov. 11],” chamber President Gail Loefgren said of the Nov. 12 event.

“Pretty much everybody was glad we postponed it.”

Originally planned for October, the annual event’s seminars and luncheon were moved to Nov. 10-12 to better fit speakers’ schedules. All events were scheduled to take place with an in-per-

son element and a Zoom element to accommodate those who did not want to attend in person due to COVID-19.

Zoom works for tropical storm connections, too, as nearly all participants of the Wednesday morning seminar attended virtually. Only one seminar has yet to finish, Florida’s Economic Outlook by Jerry Parrish, chief economist and research director of the Florida Chamber Foundation, which was scheduled to take place at 2 p.m.

The luncheon, which awards Small Business Person of the Year (for both fewer than 10 employees and more than 10 employees), Rookie Business Person of the Year and Good as Green Business of the Year to members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, and the seminar will be rescheduled, but no date has been set, Loefgren said.

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STOPPING TO HELP 10:45 a.m., 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Rescue assist: A police officer stopped to assist a trio of bicyclists stopped on the side of the road, only to learn one of them had cuts and an injured shoulder. The officer called fire rescue personnel, who took the rider to the hospital.

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KNOT NORMAL 11:39 a.m., 700 block of Linley Street Suspicious boat: An officer called to the boat ramp about a suspicious vessel found a sailboat up against the dock, apparently loose from its anchor. With the help of marine patrol, the boat was secured and its owner

notified. The owner told officers he was on his way.

THE LONG WAY HOME 8:48 p.m., 1700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious vehicle: An officer stopped to learn why a car was parked on the side of the road with emergency flashers on. The man inside said he and his spouse had a nonviolent argument, and the spouse had gotten out to walk home. An officer spoke to the spouse, who expressed an interest in getting back into the car.

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was sent to a gated home on a parking complaint. When he arrived, he found a real estate agent had stopped to open the gate to show the property and initially had trouble operating it. Once the gate was open, the agent proceeded inside. There was no violation.

HELP NEEDED 5:48 p.m., 700 block of Linley Street Disorderly conduct: An intoxicated man who police said tried to harm himself was taken to Blake Memorial Hospital under provisions of Florida’s involuntary commitment laws. The man refused to identify himself and had no identification on him, though police ultimately learned who he was. The man told an officer he had gotten into an argument with a friend after arriving to help properly moor a boat that had drifted off.

NOV. 9

JOLLY WELL WRONG 9:50 a.m., 3600 block of Fair Oaks Drive Dropped 911 call: A man seeking to telephone an airline in the U.K. accidentally called 911, thinking it was the proper area code for the call he was placing. It was not.

Police routinely investigated and learned there was no emergency.

HUMAN DISAPPOINTS DOG 4:33 p.m., police headquarters Found property: A resident came to the police department to turn in a dog toy and an iPhone she found in a town park. The phone was powered up but passwordprotected. The toy was a ball in bright colors. Both were locked up for safekeeping.

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NO ONE INJURED 11:23 a.m., 100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic collision: A driver was cited for careless driving in a collision that left no one hurt.

Police said a vehicle stopped for traffic at Longboat Club Road was struck from behind, causing about $5,000 in damage. The second vehicle’s damage was estimated at $8,000.

NOV. 12

BOAT APPEARS 8:35 a.m., 3300 block of Bayou Sound Citizen assist: A resident reported a boat had drifted to his property from parts unknown.

The officer who responded contacted the owner of the boat, who said he would come and retrieve the vessel, which appeared undamaged.

ANOTHER BOAT APPEARS 2:45 p.m., 3500 block of Fair Oaks Way Citizen assist: Police worked to identify the owner of a deck boat found washed up behind a resident’s home. An officer used the out-of-state registration number to try to learn the identity of its owner, to no avail.

FINE TIME TO LEAVE ME, LOOSE WHEEL 3:10 p.m., southbound Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic crash: A southbound sports utility vehicle lost a wheel, which rolled down the road and scuffed another vehicle without serious damage. The driver of the second vehicle had left the scene after seeing no obvious damage.

The SUV driver called a tow truck.

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Above: A pool and spa overlook the beach.

Far Right: The home occupies 1.35 beachfront acres.

Regent Court home sells for $10.5 million Mediterranean-designed estate features 150 feet of gulf frontage and golf course views.

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beachfront Mediterranean-style estate on 1.35 acres has sold on Longboat Key for $10.5 million. Villa del Sogno, once listed for $20 million in 2016, had been most recently on the market

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since August at an asking price of $12 million.

Built in 2002, the 12,095square-foot home at 825 Longboat Key Club Drive overlooks the Gulf of Mexico on 150 feet of beachfront and the Islandside golf course at Longboat Key Club.

The Regent Court property was marketed by Louis Wery, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Sarasota-Downtown office. The buyer was represented

by Oliver McConnell of McConnell and Associates.

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a limited liability corporation based in the U.K. Among the property’s features: ■ A four-car garage; ■ Second floor features a family room, four guest suites and a guest kitchen; ■ Third floor boasts a formal living room with marble fireplace, formal dining room for 12, chef’s kitchen, catering kitchen, master suite and office; ■ Master suite includes a sitting room, his-and-hers bathroom with marble countertops and

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floors, marble sunken tub, separate shower and dual closets; and ■ An infinity pool and a spa.

“This grand estate has no shortage of amazing beachfront views,’’ Wery said in a released statement.

“Built for entertaining, there are expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces to enjoy vivid sunsets and dynamic vistas. The significant sale price is a testament to the strength of waterfront real estate, as well as the power of our brand to expertly unite buyers and sellers of extraordinary homes.”

TOP OF THE MARKET ADDRESS 6021 Gulf of Mexico Drive 1067 Westway Drive

LOCATION Longboat Key Lido Key

LAST SOLD PRICE 2020 $13 million 2006 $13 million

825 Longboat Club Road Bay Shore Road

Longboat Key Sarasota

2011 2012

$12.5 million $12 million

7712 Sanderling Road 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Siesta Key Longboat Key

2020 2019

$11.85 million $11.4 million

825 Longboat Club Road Longboat Key 7712&7660 Sanderling Road Siesta Key

2020 2020

$10.5 million $10.5 million

3799 Flamingo Ave. 4300 Higel Ave.

Siesta Key Lido Key

2019 2015

$10.5 million $10.25 million

3410 Flamingo Ave.

Siesta Key

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“Rona is a very smart, downto-earth, likable performer and creator who is excited to kind of bring her work to fruition,” Hermitage Artist Retreat Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg said. “People are going to be really encouraged and excited by just her intelligent insight into the process.”

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The New York-based composer, lyricist and orchestrator has been recognized with several awards including the prestigious Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award for female musical theater composers. She was named one of the Broadway Women’s Fund’s “Women to Watch” and received acclaim for her show “Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan,” an autobiographical comedy on growing up bi-ethnic in America.

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“All of our events are going to be outdoors for the coming weeks and months, and fortunately, we have a lovely outdoor setting,” Sandberg said.

It’s that personal insight into creating something that Sandberg thinks audiences will enjoy.

“What we promise is a sneak peek into the process,” Sandberg said. “Rather than a finished product, we tell people, ‘Don’t come expecting to see the lighting and production and scenic value that you might have before production,’ when you’re getting kind of a more intimate experience between the community and the artists.”

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The event will feature Siddiqui performing her songs on keyboard alongside Hermitage vocalists.

She gets into the process of how the music came together and how it serves a different function in the context of a musical.

“That is a different beast than writing a pop song,” Sandberg said. “It’s how to kind of tell the story as you narrate the song. …

She talks through the process of what it was to make those [music numbers] and where they came from and how they fit within the context of the shows.”

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SOLDIERING ON Even as the wind lashed and the rain poured down, Rotary Club stood to recognize Longboat Key’s veterans.

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Rotary has been raising money for three local charities that support veterans — the Fisher House Foundation, Turning Points Yellow Ribbon Project and SRQ Vets — since late summer. The club raised a total of almost $30,000, Wuesthoff said. “I’m so happy with our success,” fundraising leader Joan Sherry said. “Thank [you] all, and [I] just love the fact we can help others.”

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little wind and rain — aka the burgeoning Tropical Storm Eta — would simply not be enough to stop the Rotary Club of Longboat Key from celebrating the island’s veterans Nov. 11.

The club had planned a “pandemic-sensitive” event for the morning of Veterans Day to acknowledge the community’s service members in an outdoor, drive-thru event.

Originally, the plan was to have veterans and their families drive through, and they could stop and chat with other veterans and friends as long as everyone wore masks and stayed socially distant.

“We’re glad to be soldiering on in the rain,” Rotary member Susan Veshosky said.

The small group of volunteers

Jack and Nancy Rozance stand ready to honor town veterans.

stayed at the circle drive on Bay Isles Road as the rain came down and wind threatened to uproot the flags of the branches of the military. There was even one for the newly formed Space Force.

Members clutched small American flags and the red, white and blue “Veteran” car magnet they were passing out and held tight to the poles of the flags and the

hoods of their rain jackets. Dale Hooey, the organist for All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, played the songs of the branches of service over the church’s outdoor speakers, but the music could not always be heard well over the wind and rain.

“What really matters is that veterans understand through our actions that we respect and

Photos by Nat Kaemmerer

Above: Jinks and Hank Kochan show their patriotic spirit despite the rain.

Left: Scott Wuesthoff, who helped organize the event, greets Larry Elder.

appreciate them answering the call to arms,” Rotary Event Coordinator Scott Wuesthoff said.

The Veterans Day celebration isn’t something the Rotary Club would give up on easily, and certainly just not for some wind and rain.

The 2020 version, soggy and limited as it was, was the seventh annual event and grew from a simple luncheon to an event that drew a couple hundred veterans and their families to Christ Church of Longboat Key in 2019 for a ceremony for Vietnam War veterans.

Even during the pandemic, the club tried to get the community involved in what aspects it could.

On Nov. 10, several Rotary members went to Bay Isles Road to set up small American flags, similar to Fourth of July or what the town does on Sept. 11. Even through the storm the next day, the flags stayed flying.

“Our team was jazzed as they set up the flags with motorists honking as they drove by,” Wuesthoff said.

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The service will have a smaller in-person contingent, but the tradition is a go.

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INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE When: 5 p.m. Nov. 24 Where: St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive Format: In-person and virtual Participants: Rev. Brock Patterson, Longboat Island Chapel; Pastor Ken Blyth and Director of Music Michael Bodnyk, SAKLC; Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Music Director Ann Stephenson-Moe, Temple Beth Israel Info: SAKLC.com/ reservations

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oming together has been a hot topic in 2020, but the religious community of Longboat Key is well versed in the concept; they host an interfaith Thanksgiving service every year. This year’s event will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

Only about 77 people will be allowed at the in-person service. That’s the current maximum capacity of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, where the service will be held for the second year in a row. Most will attend online via SAKLC’s livestream.

“I do expect that same feeling of camaraderie and gratitude at a time we really need it,” All Angels Episcopal Church Rector Rev. Dave Marshall said.

Typically, a couple hundred locals and visitors pack into one of the churches, sitting arm to arm in the pews and grabbing treats from buffet tables afterward as they mingle among themselves.

No such lingering or shared food this year because the coronavirus pandemic is still a concern.

“It’s a wonderful feeling when you have a house of worship packed like that night and a wonderful feeling when you see so many faces you don’t recognize,” SAKLC Pastor Ken Blyth said. “It will be strange to say, ‘Go in peace,’ and then we just shuffle off.”

This will also be the first year without Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, the longtime priest at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic

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“There’s going to be a real sort of sense of friends who are absent,” Blyth said.

The sermon is usually given by the most junior clergyperson — Marshall gave it last year after being installed as the rector at All Angels in October 2019.

The newest face in town is actually the Rev. Brock Patterson at Longboat Island Chapel, but he only arrived in town Nov. 2, so Pritchard will give this year’s sermon.

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Before the pandemic, the church collected food via barrels within the church. Often, worshippers dropped off items when they came for service, but because fewer people are coming to church, donations have declined.

The sorted items, including prepackaged food and baby products, will be donated to Second Chance Last Opportunity, Meals on Wheels and the Schoolhouse Link homeless youth program.

Checks were also donated and will be distributed among the organizations.

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ongboat Island Chapel members set up for their second day of food collecting Nov. 14 to bright sun. Donors pulled into the gravel parking lot, had their nonperishable foods swiftly accepted and were thanked with a note and a bag of peppermints.

The church is giving the donated food and money (about $700) to Turning Points in Bradenton.

The church has worked with the nonprofit before, including in the summer when it had its first pandemic-era food drive.

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SECOND ANNUAL LIGHT UP LONGBOAT From 6-7 p.m. at the Town Center Green, 555 Bay Isles Road, enjoy socially distanced holiday lights. The tree will be illuminated at 6:30 p.m.

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- $20.20 Lunch Prix Fixe - 3 Courses - $29.99 Nightly Local Specials

If you are outside of your car, masks and social distancing required.

Taco Tuesday- Florida grouper tacos Thursday - queen cut prime rib dinner Friday - crab stuffed Maine lobster & queen cut prime rib dinner Sunday - roast Australian rack of lamb

LBK Rotary Annual Toy Drive for children of migrant workers in Arcadia. Consider bringing an unwrapped, $15-value gift for a child (6 mos to 12 yrs)

- $24.99 Weekly Local Specials - Wine Down Wednesdays

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BLOOD DRIVE From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 GMD, donate blood to the Suncoast Blood Center. Call 9541600.

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NOV. 27-28

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Saturday November 28th 6:00-7:00pm Town Center Green 555 Bay Isles Parkway LBK

INTERFAITH SERVICE At 5 p.m. on Zoom and at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Road, the faith communities of Longboat Key will come together for their annual interfaith service. Seating is limited for inperson attendees. Register online at SAKLC.com/reservations.

MY LIFE, MY CHOICE Tidewell Seminar from 1-2 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Join for a live video education session. Topics will include the importance of advancecare planning, living wills and health care surrogates and how to best communicate your wishes to your loved ones. Free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Call 383-6493 to register and receive your seminar link.

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SICILY: ERUPTING WITH CULTURE From 1-3 p.m. on Zoom. This Longboat Key Education Center class with architect and guide Concetta Spoto and Robert Gaglio will take learners on a guided tour of Sicily and Italy with fascinating information about the culture, art and food history. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811, or visit LBKEducationCenter.org.

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WATERCOLOR, ACRYLIC, PASTELS, OILS From 9-11:30 a.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 GMD, Suite 212. Painting class with award-winning artist Renee DiNapoli. Sessions run through Dec. 9. All levels, subjects provided and materials available for minimal cost. In-person with limited class size and social distancing. Cost is $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811, or visit LBKEducationCenter.org.

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TAI CHI From 10-11 a.m. outdoors at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Certified instructor Reuben Fernandez leads the weekly class in traditional tai chi as well as others. A chen-style warm up will open the energy channels and meridians. Wear loose clothing and flat-soled shoes. Cost is $10. RSVP to Mary Ann Brady at DonnaSharpBlaney@TheParadiseCenter.org or by phone at 383-6493.

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YOGA AT THE LONGBOAT ISLAND CHAPEL From noon to 1 p.m. beginning Oct. 7 at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 GMD, take a gentle yoga class led by Cari Aslen.

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VIRTUAL COCKTAIL HOUR Beginning at 5 p.m. on Zoom with Temple Beth Israel, join other community members for a themed cocktail hour with discussion and drinks. The Temple is currently holding “My Jewish Journey,” a series of talks from congregation members. The hour leads into the temple’s virtual Shabbat dinners. Contact iazerad@tbi-lbk.org or info@tbi-lbk. org for information.

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LONGBOAT KEY 586 Lyons Lane Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4482606 $925,000

LONGBOAT KEY 565 Sanctuary Drive A203 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4481722 $910,000

LONGBOAT KEY 1701 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 604 Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4475907 $875,000

LONGBOAT KEY 1914 Harbourside Drive 701 Carol Aviles & Julie Klick 941-356-6777 A4483185 $849,000

LIDO KEY 1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive 3C Linda Thompson 941-400-0805 A4466823 $799,000

LONGBOAT KEY 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 203 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4481024 $795,000

SARASOTA 988 Blvd Of The Arts 616 The Collier Group 941-313-1212 A4477340 $699,000

SARASOTA 707 S Gulfstream Avenue 708 Marci Mcfarland 941-961-3390 A4481091 $665,000

SARASOTA 660 Golden Gate Point 41 Kelly Quigley 941-356-9954 A4468521 $579,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3080 Grand Bay Boulevard 522 Kathleen Callender 941-321-3115 A4461426 $575,000

HOLMES BEACH 103 66th Street 10 Kristi Berger & Deborah Capobianco 941-730-3801 A4452245 $567,125

SARASOTA 86 Arbor Oaks Drive Susan Katanic 941-400-0601 A4476578 $490,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3440 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 7 Susan Smith & Cathy Meldahl, PA 941-302-3440 A4468184 $469,000

SARASOTA 800 N Tamiami Trail 1008 Maureen Doherty & Pamela Sweeney 941-993-3159 A4456426 $464,900

LONGBOAT KEY 3330 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 102-D Julie Klick 941-780-6001 A4474420 $425,000

LONGBOAT KEY 594 Spanish Drive S Bruce A Meyer, PA 941-266-8152 A4461964 $395,000

LONGBOAT KEY 524 Spanish Drive S 125 Michael Nink 941-914-2805 A4470228 $387,500

LIDO KEY 845 Benjamin Franklin Drive 106 Douglas Parks 941-400-9087 A4462495 $367,000

LONGBOAT KEY 600 Sutton Place 101 Sylvia Zimmerman 941-350-5022 A4479167 $325,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3320 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 103-C Sandi Layfield 941-914-2807 A4477789 $324,900

SARASOTA 707 S Gulfstream Avenue 806 Marybeth Flynn 941-704-1477 A4477087 $320,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3440 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 14 Susan Smith & Cathy Meldahl, PA 941-302-3440 A4473639 $245,000

LONGBOAT KEY 6321 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Bill Anderson 941-313-4059 A4455431 $2,700,000

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SARASOTA 1 Benjamin Franklin Drive PH 1 & PH 2 Douglas Parks 941-400-9087 A4481080 $2,399,000

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LONGBOAT KEY 1511 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 202 Carol Aviles 941-356-6777 A4481414 $3,200,000

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

NOV. 2 - 6

Merizon, of Neenah, Wis., for $1.46 million. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,318 square feet of living area. It sold for $198,500 in 1991.

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home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Barry and Marcia Seinfeld, of Boca Raton, sold their home at 476 Partridge Circle to Sandi Simpson, of Macon, Ga., for $3.3 million. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,267 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.6 million in 2017.

BIRD KEY

Douglas and Sarah Wright, of Sarasota, sold their home at 224 Seagull Lane to Rohit and Joy Kirpalani, of Sarasota, for $3.05 million. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,414 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million in 1992.

Michael Bertucci, personal representative, of Chicago, sold the home at 494 Partridge Circle to Tod and Cynthia Monchecourt, of Sarasota, for $1.95 million.

Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,272 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.7 million in 2003.

George and Priscilla Ann Ploder sold their home at 615 Owl Way to Ploutus LLC for $1.15 million. Built in 1966, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,360 square feet of living area.

It sold for $1.01 million in 2007.

THE WATER CLUB AT LONGBOAT KEY

Theresa Nibi, trustee, of Weston, Mass., sold the Unit 701 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Scott Vincent Dols and Vicki Needham Dols, of Lutz, for

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Bird Key home sells for $3.3 million

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Chambers Rentals LLC sold two properties at 145 Cleveland Drive to Steven and Cindy Trumbull, of Estero, for $950,000. The first was built in 1968; it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,084 square feet of living area. The second was built in 1937; it has one bedroom, two baths and 1,369 square feet of living area.

They sold for $400,000 in 2011.

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The home at 476 Partridge Circle was built in 2002. It has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,267 square feet of living area.

$3 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, five baths and 3,400 square feet of living area.

It sold for $2.02 million in 2016.

Edward Bruce Miller and Ann Miller sold their Unit 906 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive to VSage LLC for $1.38 million. Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,665 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million in 2017.

Tuan and Thuy Ha Ngoc, of Lexington, Mass., sold their Unit 308 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Keith and Julie Beth Radner, of Glencoe, Ill., for $1.28 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,965 square feet of living area. It sold for $975,000 in 2010.

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

537 Yawl Lane Associates LLC sold the home at 537 Yawl Lane to William Kapp and Paula Discher-Kapp, trustees, of Brighton, Mich., for $3 million. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-two-half baths and 4,213 square feet of living area.

L’AMBIANCE AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB

Betty Ewing, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit K-605 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to John Guy Steenrod, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $2.6 mil-

LONGBOAT COVE

Semen and Irina Kharif, trustees, sold the Unit 208 condominium at 5481 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Edward and Patricia Zunz, of Longboat Key, for $720,000.

Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,516 square feet of living area. It sold for $600,000 in 2013.

lion. Built in 1994, it has two bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 2,634 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million in 2012.

L’ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH

Karl Newkirk, of Sarasota, sold his Unit A-101 condominium at to EPAC Assemblage LLC for $1.85 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,070 square feet of living area.

It sold for $1.9 million in 2005.

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The Residences at the St. Regis | 941.213.3300 From the $2,000,000’s Call for appointment. SRResidencesLongboatKey.com

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Sandhill Lake | 941.234.0432 From the high $400,000s SandhillLakeSarasota.com

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Downtown Sarasota

Mark Sarasota | 941.234.4323 $899,000 MarkSarasota.com

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 561 Harbor Cove Circle

PERMIT Replacement

single family

585 Gunwale Lane

Pool resurface

APPLICANT Michael D. Taylor

AMOUNT $1,800,000 WATERFRONT HOMES & HOMESITES

Alvin G. Neumann

$42,000

5951 Emereald Harbor Drive Electrical

Jerrold Hill

$40,000

1050 Longboat Club

Jaime L. Ellis

Kitchen alteration

Bradenton Riverfront

Riverside Point | 941.201.8505 Home sites from $229,900 | Homes from the low $600,000s RiversidePointFlorida.com

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Northwest Bradenton

Palma Sola Bay Club | 941.216.7436 From the high $300,000s PalmaSolaBayClub.com

$35,743

Road #1005 4390 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$32,604

4420 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$32,604

4430 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$32,604

4400 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$32,604

4380 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$27,027

4410 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$27,027

4440 Exeter Drive

Powerwash, seal roof Harbour Tower

$27,027

415 L’Ambiance Drive #C604 A/C change-out

David M. Grubb

$26,090

2301 GMD #PH1N

Duct work

Juergen Osmers

$24,318

3960 Royal Road

A/C change-out

Abelardo E. Bru

$20,191

5870 GMD

Re-roof

Timothy S. English

$19,581

Source: Town of Longboat Key

MOVE-IN READY

Edgewater at Hidden Bay | 941.966.3600 From the high $400,000s EdgewaterHB.com

Osprey Bayfront

MOVE-IN READY

Downtown Sarasota

Risdon on 5th | 941.365.1414 From the high $300,000s RisdonOn5th.com

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A closer look at the feathered friends with which we share Longboat.

Pileated woodpecker R

hythmically drumming on trees, whether to forage or to broadcast territory and attract mates, pileated woodpeckers are often heard before seen.

Named for their jaunty red crests (“pileatus” means “capped” in Latin), they are the largest woodpecker in North America (since the extinction of ivory-billed woodpeckers in the 1940s, due to habitat loss).

They use their powerful beaks to chisel out large, square holes in soft, dead wood, then they extract wood-boring insects, such as carpenter ants, with their long, barbed tongues.

Pileated woodpeckers also use their beaks to excavate large nesting and roosting cavities in dead trees.

As they excavate new cavities yearly, their abandoned homes become coveted nests for birds, such as eastern screech owls, American kestrels and wood ducks, as well as mammals including bats, squirrels and raccoons that can’t excavate their own tree cavities.

Pileated woodpeckers are therefore considered a keystone species because the well-being and survival of many other spe-

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cies depends upon them.

Habitats that support healthy populations of woodpeckers have large dead and dying standing trees, known as snags, which are abundant in mature forests.

Snags might occur due to many reasons, including disease, lightning or simply old age.

— MIRI HARDY, SAVE OUR SEABIRDS

Pileated woodpeckers are considered a keystone species because the survival of many other species depends upon them.

Save our Seabirds is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured wild birds. Follow @SaveOurSeabirds to learn more.

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Don’t worry, High: 79 Friday, Nov. 20 I T ’ S S MLow: A R T67 S T R A N D. Saturday, Nov. 21 Chance Only SmartStrand® can handle the 747 lbs of ice cream a family will eat in a carpet’s lifetime. of rain: 10% Sunday, Nov. 22

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ACROSS 1 In unison 6 Paths that grant upward mobility?

11 Most loyal 17 Colorful summer treat 18 “Otello” or “Rigoletto” 19 High-altitude atmosphere 20 Muddy child’s plea before being hosed off?

23 Sea cow 24 Goddess also called Discordia 25 Period of history 26 Reason sarcasm wasn’t detected?

28 Elitist sort 30 Gospel singer Andrews 33 ___ Geo 34 De Armas of “Knives Out” 35 Uninteresting grind 36 Dot on a monitor 38 Word after “child” or “method” 42 Metropolis with a trash problem?

48 Thing to swing 49 Bathroom, in Liverpool 50 Charles River sch.

51 El ___ (Spanish hero) 52 Track unit 54 Not good

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56 PD alert 58 Pig with tusks 59 Cats and dogs 61 “Notes of a Native Son” writings 63 “That’s my cue!”

65 Feel sick 67 Cartoon mouse whose name sounds like a finger 68 Advice to a nervous floor polisher?

72 Jazzed 75 Handbag monogram 76 Per ___ (daily) 77 Cozy spot 81 Singer Yankovic

941.493.7441 | www.manasotaonline.com comedian Ali 110 Civil rights activist Plessy 113 Baby food?

118 In the style of 120 South African people 121 Vestige 122 Urgent need for a birth assistant?

126 Field for pro gamers 127 TV journalist Sawyer 128 Billie who won five Grammys in 2020 129 In the vicinity of 130 Itsy-bitsy 131 Rolls-___

DOWN 1 Future oak 2 “Illness” for soon-to-be grads 3 Declines to participate 4 “Stat!”

5 Fencing blade 6 Transylvania’s country 7 Gibbon, for one 8 Club ___ resort 9 High schooler’s big night 10 Welcomed at the door 11 Larger-life link 12 Proposal presentation 13 Oblivious 14 Dine at home 15 City south of Florence 16 Hard journey 17 Day such as March 15 19 “You’ve said enough,” in a text 21 Portmanteau genre derived from acid house 83 Divisible by two 22 Org. in “Snowden” 85 Reactions to puppy photos 27 Pentagram shape 87 Attract, as a crowd 29 “g2g 4 now” 88 Whole bunch 31 Abbr. after a phone number 89 401(k) relative 32 Buddhist sect 90 Intention 37 Need for one making a 91 Edge of a canyon stand?

93 M.A. seeker’s hurdle, often 39 Beginner’s piano exercise 94 Host’s question while 40 Either half of Gemini pouring a gifted bottle?

41 Like a certain Freudian 101 Abyss complex 102 Marked, as a ballot 42 Cleveland team, informally 103 2,000 pounds 43 Words from a bride’s father 104 Classic muscle car 44 By means of 106 Sleepover attire 45 Longtime online brokerage 109 “Hard Knock Wife” firm

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74 Bitter part of an orange 78 Works with pipes?

79 Differ 80 Female sheep 82 Zone 84 Compete 86 Round up, as livestock 92 Story of Arachne, for one 95 “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer Sinead 96 Little devils 97 Put in stitches 98 Words from a bride 99 Famed Sarah Palin impressionist 100 In a befuddled way 104 They might get you down 105 Florida bay city 107 Thorpe who was the first Native American to win an Olympic gold 108 Slyly mocking 111 Beethoven’s “Fur ___” 112 Surge of adrenaline 113 Small songbird 114 Icon in online shopping 115 Golden rule preposition 116 “___ a vibe” 117 Falco of “The Sopranos” 119 Lenovo competitor 123 Pale 124 Social connections 125 ___ de Janeiro

CELEBRITY CIPHER

By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

“NONFZJUN’L EMMFJEYK WJ GKEW YEU YJRN JAW JI LHP LWFHUXL HL VHIINFNUW IFJR EUJWKNF MNFLJU, SAW HW’L ETT OETHV.” – CHRRZ MEXN “Y XGHYCF JR EGBRDF. XGBX’A LHJSBSKZ NGZ TZ EGJHV EGBRDFA BHF NFYHV, SFEBWAF EGJHVA VFLYEX FTJXYJRA.”

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Puzzle One Clue: M equals P

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

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Autos For Sale

REDUCED PRICE! MERCEDES BENZ 1999 For Sale- S500 (stretch) M: 136K; Asking: $6,300 OBO. Great Condition.

Sunroof, Heated Electric Seats, Original W/S with sticker, 4Dr, Original MB hood emblem.

Located on Lido Key Cell 315.727.4933. Theresa

Autos Wanted CASH FOR YOUR CAR We come to you!

Ho Ho Buys cars. 941-270-4400.

WE BUY cars. top $$ paid for your vehicles.

Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale

LBK MOORINGS Slip Rental, 60‘ x 18’ Open Water View R/8 Dock. $650.00 per month.

Jennifer 727-831-3133.

Storage

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

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

Condos/Apts. For Rent

1BR/1BA 1350 Main St, in heart of Downtown Sarasota. Beautiful 5th floor, turn key, furnished corner unit condo in upscale building with stunning views of bay and city. Amenities include: concierge, reserved in-building parking, pool, fitness center, and more. Available for seasonal rental for $4800/mo or annual $2650/mo. Includes all except utilities. Call George: 516-993-3324.

GULF AND BAY views 2BD/1.5BA one minute walk to the beach. Photos available. 3 month min. $3000/mo. 941-960-8848 or 941-225-1446.

LBK TOWNHOUSE offering safety from CORONA in a closed condo. Available Jan and Feb 2021. 2 large bedrooms, Kitchen, Living, Lanai, and terrace to tropical garden, private beach, tennis, pools, and sauna. Stay safe in your house. No elevator, no common area.

Dmandalka@gmail.com LONGBOAT KEY Portobello- Waterfront, Bayside.

2BD/2BA, private beach, pool, tennis. Available December-April, $5500/mo. Call: 631-332-1509.

Homes For Rent

Homes For Sale Beach Front Home: 4BED-5BATH, 2CARGAR $3,999,000 University Pool/Spa 4BED-3BATH $425,000 55+ Beach and Boating: One story villa 2BED2BATH $424,000

Longboat Key Beach House: on Canal, 3BED3BATH, 2/CARGAR, Dock/Lift. $530,000.

Private Boat Lift: beach access villa/condo $399,000 Sarasota: Built in 2010 4BED-2.5BATH Lakeview Lanai $335,000 Phillipi Gardens: $209,000

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1800/sq.ft.+, upscale, luxury turnkey furnished beachfront Been renting on LBK for 14 years and are considered exceptional tenants who have excellent credit.

Non-smokers with no pets.

941-387-0270.

LBK 2BD/2BA + Enclosed sleeping porch, updated, steps from private beach. Twin Shores Beach and Marina. $2,350 per month, includes tax.

2 month minimum. No smoking, no pets. 55+ Community. Available January. Call: 941-232-1357.

LBK BEACHFRONT condo: 2BR/2BA, first floor walkout. 100% renovated, high-end. Non-smoking, no pets, 1 month minimum rental. Available March 2021. Email for photos/video and more info: lbkcondo000@gmail.com

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

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VINTAGE ST. ARMANDS: 3BR/2BA, fireplace, formal living room, Florida room, 2 blocks from the Circle and beaches. furnished.

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