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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

VOLUME 48, NO. 18

YOUR TOWN

The grand plan for new GMD What does the future of the road look like? A ‘complete street’ for everyone. PAGE 3

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Ospreys get a home renovation Hurricane Milton damaged infrastructure far and wide across the keys, and City Island was no exception.

One of the latest repairs the city of Sarasota completed was straightening out a popular osprey perch that was left standing at a roughly 80-degree lean from the ground after being pushed by winds.

Crews straightened out the 60-foot wooden pole last week.

Ospreys prefer to perch high near the water’s edge, and the stand at the edge of Ken Thompson Park provides an ideal view of Sarasota Bay below.

Further updates on the city’s restorative works are available at SarasotaFL.gov/RestoringSarasota.

TEEING UP FOR TOTS Women’s Golf Association brings gifts and cheer to Frosty Frolic.

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Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus.

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Beth Stewart and Christine Parseghian joined in the festive fun of the Frosty Frolic golf tournament at Harbourside Golf Course.

Reading Buddies celebrate holidays Volunteer Beverly Sutton said there’s nothing quite the excitement of the Reading Buddies members surrounding their annual Christmas party.

Christ Church of Longboat Key, which has sponsored reading remediation and enrichment programs for 18 years, hosted the party on Dec. 11.

All the children in the program received toys, books, dinner, slices of cake and the chance to chat with Santa Claus. Volunteers received plenty of smiles in return.

To learn more about the program with the 13th Avenue Dream Center and how to volunteer, visit ChristChurchOfLBK.org/Missions. $0.10

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Renderings of a proposed Shore Restaurant at St. Armands Circle show a modern facade and a threestory building with retail space, a restaurant and third-floor residential units.

Shore coming full Circle?

Owners propose bringing the landmark restaurant back to a redeveloped property on St. Armands. SEE PAGE 5

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Siddique selected as chair of commission

“I’ve made some hopefully long-term friendships, and I’m looking forward to retirement. It’s been an honor.”

Longboat Police Deputy Chief Frank Rubino. Read more on page 6

BY THE NUMBERS $2.5 MILLION

The estimated cost per mile to raise Gulf of Mexico Drive to avoid floodwaters PAGE 3

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Phases of development proposed to allow the Shore Restaurant to return to St. Armands Circle PAGE 5

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Years Jason Bond worked in restaurants before opening his own supply shop PAGE 15

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n Town Commission regular meeting — 1 p.m., Jan. 12, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road n Town Commission joint meeting with Sarasota County School Board — 9 a.m., Jan. 16, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road n Town Commission

regular workshop — 1 p.m., Jan. 20, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road

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The Goodwill donation drop-off and used bookstore will open on Longboat on Dec. 18.

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he first Goodwill on the barrier island of Longboat Key will open Thursday, Dec. 18, with a ribbon cutting and book signing by a local author.

Newly built at 3160 Gulf of Mexico Drive, the 3,500-squarefoot building will be a donation drop-off location and used bookstore. Customers will be welcomed at 8 a.m. Thursday, and the store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be opening this location on Longboat Key, which will offer

a wonderful selection of lightly used books as well as a convenient place to drop off all types of donations,” said Donn Githens, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota. “The average donation provides more than three hours of job training and opportunities, directly helping individuals to build job skills and improve economic stability.”

According to a release, the Longboat Key location will bring seven new jobs to Longboat Key. Local author Beth Rice will be on-site for a book signing at the

grand opening celebration. Rice has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books three times, authored a children’s book titled “I’m Adopted, I’m Special,” and most recently, self-published “Behind the Receptionist’s Desk.”

The Goodwill is the outparcel of a larger development known as Brista Commons, which includes Brista Homes, Brista Realty, Couch Longboat Key, Cuccini Ricci Imported Italian Kitchens, Your Flooring Warehouse and ClearView Windows & Doors.

Representing the northern portion of Longboat Key along with Anna Maria Island, Cortez and downtown Bradenton, Tal Siddique has represented District 3 on the Manatee County of Commissioners since 2024.

In 2026, he will serve as Chairman of the Commission.

At the Dec. 2 Manatee County Commission meeting, Siddique was nominated and picked to lead the seven-member board in the 2026 calendar year. He will replace George Kruse, who represents the county at-large. Kruse advocated for Siddique ahead of the vote, saying he has put in the effort to represent the county not just at commission meetings, but at events throughout the community.

Bob McCann was nominated by Carol Ann Felts, and Siddique was nominated by Jason Bearden.

Siddique was picked over McCann in a 4-3 vote that was preceded by some back and forth, with Felts and Bearden making the case for McCann over Siddique, even though Bearden nominated Siddique.

McCann, Felts and Bearden voted for McCann. Siddique, Kruse, Amanda Ballard and Mike Rahn voted for Siddique.

As chairman, Siddique will run meetings and set the agenda collaboratively with the county administrator and staff.

Library Advisory Board needs two new members Manatee County is looking to add two new members to its Library Advisory Board.

Applications are being accepted to fill the five-member group which meets monthly at the Central Library in downtown Bradenton. The Manatee County Library Advisory Board advises and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on library matters.

Two board seats are open, the unincorporated seat and the at-large seat.

Online applications will be accepted until Jan. 5.

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Complete street(s) As Longboat Key finishes its first project in its Complete Streets plan and readies to begin a second, what will it take to turn GMD into a road for all?

2 Jen Weekly walks Cooper on the multiuse path parallel to Gulf of Mexico Drive. The town of Longboat Key has adopted a “Complete Streets” plan, which envisions wider multiuse paths to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.

Cyclists ride the bike lanes on Gulf of Mexico Drive along the newly completed Country Club Shores turn lane project portion of the street. It’s the first example of the town’s Complete Streets vision.

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With step 1 (Country Club Shores) complete, the town is shifting its focus to the next Complete Streets project eight miles north.

The Broadway Street roundabout has been in the works since 2021. The town is working to finalizing design plans by February for the project, which would include bike lanes and a 12-foot multiuse trail.

After Broadway Street, the town would start a project development and environment, or PD&E, study

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The town laid out its intentions of making Gulf of Mexico Drive a Complete Street in a 2023 document titled “Gulf of Mexico Drive Complete Street Corridor.” The document begins by explaining the goal of the plan “to create a safe, resilient and aesthetically pleasing Complete Streets corridor that maintains vehicle traffic and enhances the town’s unique sense of place.”

According to the study, costs for improvements along the entire 10-mile roadway would likely be around $30 million. That’s not including if the roadway were elevated, which would cost $2.5 million per mile.

Implementing the goals outlined in the plan won’t be done all at once.

It is planned be completed in segments, Brownman said.

Typical road sections illustrated in the plan show a single north and southbound vehicle lane separated by a turn lane and landscaped, curbed median. On each side of the traffic lanes are bike lanes, and to one

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The proposed roundabout at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to slow traffic.

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side of the street is a buffered 12-foot multiuse path that can accommodate bikers and pedestrians. That wide multiuse path is something bikers like Saunders would welcome. Right now, the multimodal path parallel to Gulf of Mexico Drive varies in width.

A typical road section also includes pedestrian crosswalks with a “pedestrian safety island” in the median.

The recent addition of curbed and landscaped medians and repaving of 0.84 miles of Gulf of Mexico Drive from Channel Lane to Longboat Club Road — known as the Country Club Shores Turn Lane Project — is the first step in the town’s Complete Streets makeover. That project, which was completed this month, included expanded bike lanes with a wider buffer between vehicle lanes.

“That’s really an example of what our Complete Streets would look like as we look to do that through the whole island except for the sidewalk piece,” Town Manager Howard Tipton said.

Raised medians like those installed as part of the Country Club Shores turn lane project are an example of a traffic-calming improvement, according to the town’s Corridor Plan. That’s something town leaders would like to see more of on Gulf of Mexico Drive, with the plan stating one of the town’s goals is to “add raised landscaped medians where feasible along the entire corridor to calm traffic and provide pedestrian refuges.”

Traffic calming efforts like curbed medians aren’t usually permitted on a state road with a 45 mile per hour speed limit like much of Gulf of Mexico Drive has. That led to initial conversations about whether it would be a good idea to reduce the speed limit of Gulf of Mexico Drive to 35, something for which bikers advocated. That speed limit reduction is not likely.

“In general, the Town Commission didn’t want to change the speed limits across the island, but recognized that they did want the road to be enhanced,” Brownman said.

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FDOT’s approval of the Complete Streets vision leads to funding opportunities for the town, Brownman said.

Complete Streets is a term cyclists love to hear. Tom Saunders is a Longboat resident, president of the Longboat Key Bicycle Association and a five-day-a-week cyclist. He describes Gulf of Mexico Drive as a popular road for bikers.

“People drive here to cycle up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive,” Saunders said. “So it’s like a destination for people on top of all of the local people that commute to Ace Hardware or Publix or one of the parks.”

Saunders uses the on-street bike lanes for recreation as a cyclist, and also uses the sidewalks when riding a bike more leisurely to run errands. He said the road as is accommodates bikers, but improvements are possible.

Things that could improve from the biker’s perspective include widening the sidewalk and bike lanes, and making surfaces more even and smooth.

“I think probably the main issue at this point is the sidewalk, whether you call it a sidewalk or a multiuse path is probably debatable. The condition of it in a lot of places is not particularly good. There’s a lot of uneven pavement and cracks. They have addressed that in places, but there’s still work to be done there,” Saunders said. “So I think probably the priority would be to address that to make it more of a proper multiuse path with a wider, smoother surface to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.”

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Complete Streets is a term widely used to explain a transportation policy meant to accommodate all transportation methods: car, bike, foot or public transit. The concept has been adopted by municipalities across the country, usually involving changes to a handful or even dozens of roads.

But Longboat Key’s one-road-in, one-road-out layout gives the town a unique opportunity to make the island a Complete Streets community by only altering one street: Gulf of Mexico Drive.

“Gulf of Mexico Drive essentially serves as the town’s main street,” Assistant Town Manager Isaac Brownman said. “It is a great opportunity to be able to change the face of just one road corridor and have such a dramatic positive impact to the community over time.”

Gulf of Mexico Drive is a state road — State Road 789. That fact was well publicized last summer after the Florida Department of Transportation removed signs from mast arms that labeled the road as “Gulf of Mexico Drive.” That action by the state agency led to debate about whether to rename the road, which the town opted not to do. FDOT returned the Gulf of Mexico Drive signs after the town’s decision.

But while FDOT and Longboat Key may have disagreements on what to call it (FDOT refers to it only as State Road 789), they do agree on what it should look like. FDOT formally adopted a Complete Street policy in 2014. The state agency also developed a Complete Streets Implementation Plan, which was made “to ensure that future transportation decisions and investments address the needs of all users of the transportation network.”

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A typical roadway section shown in the town of Longboat Key’s Gulf of Mexico Drive Complete Street Corridor document.

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THE TOWN’S THREE-PRONGED VISION

Longboat Key’s Complete Streets Corridor plan establishes three goals for Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Strong sense of place: Gulf of Mexico Drive should be a street that includes shade trees, landscaping and traffic calming with improved lighting, wayfinding and trail amenities.

Equitable, environmentally resilient community: The street should have improved ADA accessibility and be a friendly roadway for users of all abilities and ages. Stormwater capacity should be consistent and the road should have improved resilience to continue to serve evacuation uses.

Connected, efficient multimodal transportation: Pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be improved and expanded, and the street should connect residents with parks, beaches and community centers. Traffic calming elements should be incorporated to improve safety for those using alternative modes of transportation.

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for Gulf of Mexico Drive, Brownman said. That study will look at potential environmental impacts, gather public input, evaluate stormwater impacts and more. That study will also determine if it’s necessary to add to the right of way in any areas to make the improvements.

“Part of what the PD&E study analyzes is if there’s enough room in the right of way to conduct the project without having to acquire easements or additional right of way,” Brownman said. “That’s one of the key things that FDOT is going to be looking for to come out of the study.

In terms of pavement, yes there’s enough room, but in terms of stormwater management for the extra impervious (surfaces), that’s the question that needs to be answered.”

The process will take time.

“I think the plan is superb,” Saunders said. “It’s just how long it will take to achieve it.”

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Cannons Marina is at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key. The 70-plusyear-old business started as a fish camp in the ’40s opened by Ernie Cannon.

Cannons Marina boats burglarized The boat dealership, rental company and service center had GPS devices stolen from five boats overnight.

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ongboat Key police are investigating after an overnight boat burglary at Cannons Marina.

Police were called to the boat dealership, marina and rental company the morning of Dec. 2, after a worker noticed that GPS devices were missing from multiple boats on the property, at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

According to a police report, a worker had been installing GPS tracking systems to boats the day before and went to continue the work the next day when he noticed one of the devices he installed the day prior was missing. Cannons employees told police that a total of eight GPS systems were stolen from five boats.

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Workers and police toured the marina looking for evidence and any other missing property.

“I observed the wires connecting to the GPS were cut, except for one vessel which appeared as if the wires were not cut and the connectors were simply unscrewed and disconnected,” an officer wrote in the report.

The investigation is ongoing, said Ivan Zunz with Longboat Key Police.

Cannons Marina is a Longboat Key mainstay, opening more than 70 years ago. The marina, which sells Grady White boats, performs service and provides boat rentals was purchased in September by Ingman Marine. Ingman has locations in Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Placida and Sarasota.

Ingman Marine spokesperson Shannon Ingman Price said the company had no comment on the burglary at press time.

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Shore Restaurant circles back to St. Armands A three-story mixed-use proposal includes the popular destination, which closed its nearby location after 2024’s floods.

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three-story, mixed-use development with retail space, a popular restaurant, a cafe, a bodega and a courtyard-style pool is the vision for a piece of property on the edge of St. Armands Circle.

Documents submitted to the city of Sarasota’s Development Review Committee show tentative plans for two parcels on the northeastern quadrant of the circle, at the corner of Madison Drive. A pre-application conference for the Shore Restaurant is listed on the Dec. 17 agenda describing a renovation of 0.33 acres to a mixed-use project that includes “a restaurant, retail space, and approximately eight residential units” at 24 and 28 N. Boulevard of the Presidents.

In a news release, the potential residential units are described by Shore as a luxury residential space that could evolve into a boutique hotel to create the first “fully immersive Shore lifestyle destination.”

Shore Restaurant, in the release, said the goal is to bring Shore Restaurant, Shore Cafe and Shore Retail to the property with the renovations. The restaurant will bring New American Coastal Cuisine featuring fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. The cafe will offer healthy grab-and-go options and the retail space’s shelves will be lined with men’s and women’s resort lifestyle apparel.

Shore Restaurant, with locations on Longboat Key and near Orlando, previously had a St. Armands Circle location, but it closed in late 2024 after suffering flooding damage from hurricanes. Shore co-founder Tom Leonard said at the time that infrastructure issues on the Circle “forced us to re-evaluate our future here.” In Shore’s previous space the

Tommy Bahama clothing store and restaurant opened.

Now, Shore’s potential return to St. Armands looks to be in the works, described in a press release as a fullcircle homecoming moment. Tom Leonard said in a press release that the redevelopment would include flood-proofing and would be built to last “for generations.”

“St. Armands shaped Shore into what it is today,” Susan Leonard said. “Reopening here is emotional for all of us, our family, our team, our longtime customers. It feels like coming home, but with a completely renewed vision for the future.”

A pre-application conference appears on the agenda for the potential return of Shore with United Associates Ltd. and Kauffman Family Prtshp #1 Ltd listed as the applicant of the project.

Rezoning from Commercial Tourist will not be necessary, but there are many steps before the project is finalized or approved, starting with the pre-application conference during which city staff will discuss any potential issues or needed steps with the developers and DevelopmentReview Committee. According to a city of Sarasota development application, there are a possible 17 steps needed, including traffic studies, site plan submittal and community workshops.

According to a packet submitted to Sarasota’s Development Review Committee by consultants KimleyHorn and Associates, the proposed project would combine 24 and 28 N. Boulevard of the Presidents into one building while adding a third floor.

The project will be completed in three phases, which include a partial demolition and renovation.

“The scope of this renovation will be substantial but carefully calibrated to stay within the maximum limits permitted by the city’s zon-

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The building at the corner of North Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.

ing code,” the Kimley Horn packet states. “By approaching the project in carefully planned phases, the development team aims to reopen an iconic destination in a resilient manner that respects local regulations, while preserving and enhancing the unique character of this iconic Sarasota locale.”

United Associates and Kauffman Family are connected to Dr. Mark Kauffman, a prolific Sarasota property owner and developer; his daughter Mindy Kauffman; and Sarasotabased Red Property Management, according to Florida Department of State records.

According to a release from Shore, the three-story “Shore flagship” on St. Armands is expected to open in spring 2027. The project would need city of Sarasota Planning Board approval, but would not need City Commission approval.

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An aerial rendering shows plans to bring a courtyard-style pool to the third floor of a new Shore Restaurant, cafe, clothing store and boutique hotel concept at St. Armands Circle.

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Deputy chief retires after 45 years in blue Frank Rubino started his law enforcement career in 1980 and served Longboat Key for more than a decade.

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rank Rubino has been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 13 years.

That’s a lot of experience, but it doesn’t even account for a third of his tenure in law enforcement. As the end of his 45th year as first responder draws near, Rubino will soon turn in his badge and retire.

“I have really enjoyed working 13 years with the town of Longboat Key, with the members of the police department, fellow employees, staff, the commission has been great and the folks in town have been incredible,” Rubino said. “I’ve made some hopefully long-term friendships, and I’m looking forward to retirement. It’s been an honor.”

His last day will be Dec. 27, Police Chief Russ Mager announced during the last Longboat Key Town Commission meeting of the year. Mager presented Rubino with a framed collection of badges and patches from departments and agencies he has worked for in his decades-long career.

“I was going to put on my uniform today, except most of my stuff is in this plaque right here,” Rubino joked before thanking Mager and the Longboat Key community.

Rubino’s policing career began after three years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977 to 1980. Mager said the principles Rubino exhibited in his tenure with the Longboat Key Police Department mirror those for which the Marine Corps are known.

“His discipline, leadership and sense of duty, all hallmarks of the Marine Corps, would become the foundation of his lifelong career in

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public service,” Mager said.

Rubino’s early law enforcement career began in South Florida at Tamarac Police Department, serving in the Marine Corps Reserves simultaneously. He then spent two decades with the Plantation Police Department before stints with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Glades County Sheriff’s Office. He was hired by Longboat Key in 2013 as deputy chief.

Rubino filled in as interim chief of the Longboat Key Police Department from January to August as the town conducted a national search for former Police Chief George Turner’s replacement.

“His leadership, mentorship and unwavering dedication have left a lasting impact on the department and the community,” Mager said.

Rubino said he is looking forward to the next chapter. He remembers his time with the department fondly, except for one thing.

“I will not miss seasonal traffic,” he said. “That’s probably what I’m looking forward to the most.”

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Several Bird Key homes participated in holiday home decorating, including the one at 125 N. Warbler Lane that featured some of the highest-strung lights this year.

Lit-up houses on and around Longboat Key may take some sleuthing to find, but their owners embrace the season with festive decorations.

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is the season for chowing down on sugar cookies, sipping on hot cocoa, singing carols and checking out some of the bestdecorated houses in the area.

Those seeking out holiday lights may need to do some hunting to find glittering lights on Longboat, St. Armands and Bird keys. But we pounded Gulf of Mexico Drive, beat the bushes of Broadway Street and strolled John Ringling Boulevard to find the more eyecatching displays this year.

If you have additional favorite places to admire the lights of the season across the island, let us know.

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This house in the Bogey Lane neighborhood wins the award for cutest snowman decoration this holiday season.

The Home at 572 Halyard Lane brings a twinkle to the neighborhood with its lights.

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Marilyn Wolf Schwartz, 101 1924-2025

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Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Sarasota on November 23, 2025.

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Marilyn (Lynn) was born May 28, 1924, in New York City, the elder child of George J. Wolf and his wife Anna Siegler Wolf. The family suffered huge losses during the Depression, and Lynn’s father died while she was in high school.

Her mother then took the unconventional step to run the insurance and real estate business that her husband had left behind.

Lynn learned, as many of the Greatest Generation did, to “put on a happy face and not waste time complaining.”

That ability to be pleasant, helpful, and outgoing no matter the circumstances was key to Lynn’s success in life: she loved to laugh and have fun; she enjoyed people and entertaining. She was known for her positive attitude, elegance, and superb taste.

Lynn entered Mount Holyoke College at 16 and graduated in 1944. Soon after, she met and married B. Robert (Bob) Schwartz, and they had a son, George, and daughter, Barbara. The family was raised in Millburn, NJ. While Barbara and George were in school, Lynn earned her Master of Social Work from Rutgers. With

her degree, she went to work in the local school system, placing hearing-challenged students in special programs. Once their children moved out of the house, Lynn and Bob relocated to Maplewood, NJ and spent wonderful winters in Florida and idyllic summers back in New Jersey, nearer to their family. Later, at her husband’s urging, Lynn worked for several years at Bob’s chemical company, which was sold in the early 1980s.

After, they purchased a beautiful condominium on Longboat Key. The couple enjoyed friends and family, golf, bridge, travel, and 63 years of marriage. In her early 90s, Lynn sold the New Jersey residence and her gorgeous Longboat Key apartment and moved to Plymouth Harbor, a senior-living residence in Sarasota.

Lynn was predeceased by her husband as well as her brother Robert Wolf. She is survived by son George and his wife, Paula Maier, daughter Barbara and her husband, Jerry Flum, grandchildren Michael and Darcy Flum, Andrew Schwartz and Kala Seidenberg, and David Schwartz, as well as great grandchildren Robbie and Juliette Flum. She is also survived by many loving extended family members, cousins, friends, and her dedicated caregivers.

SERVICE: A private graveside service was held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ. on November 26, 2025.

DONATIONS: Contributions in memory of Lynn may be made to the American Jewish Committee (AJC.org) or All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota (allfaithsfoodbank.org).

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TRIBUTES Kirt F. Bopp 1950-2025 Kirt F. Bopp, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in an accident while cleaning his windows at home—a task so characteristic of the care and pride he took in everything he touched. A 36-year resident of Longboat Key, Kirt was well-known especially for his devotion to his wife, Mary Ann, to his Portobello condo community Portobello, and to his church, Christ Church of Longboat Key. Kirt was born July 3, 1950, in Kirkwood, Missouri, the eldest son of Howard and Patricia (Fox) Bopp.

He graduated from Eureka High School, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Upon graduation, Kirt went to work for Bopp Sales, his father’s agricultural equipment supply business. With great success, he oversaw installations and covered regional sales in Missouri and Illinois.

Kirt also worked for his father’s Christmas tree company, a business Howard began as a teenager to help his parents support their large family during the Depression. This “tree lot” business grew and thrived for 85 years. Kirt was responsible for live greens decorating for 150 businesses. Christmas

decorating became a passion for Kirt as he watched the company grow.

On March 24, 1984, Kirt married Mary Ann Brundage of Eureka at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood MO. Both were in their thirties, and their new family included Mary Ann’s daughters Christine and Michelle.

In 1989, Kirt and Mary Ann purchased a Portobello condo (already familiar because Kirt’s parents were among the original residents). Four years later, with Mary Ann’s job transfer from the second largest U.S. Post Office in St Louis County to the Longboat Key Post Office, the Bopps became permanent residents of Longboat Key. Kirt worked locally as an insurance salesman, then as a car salesman. In order to spend more time with Mary Ann, Kirt retired at the age of 62. In retirement, the Bopps enjoyed yearly Euro-

Portobello, volunteering for its care and development. In his last week, Kirt planted pots by the pool to welcome those arriving for Season.

Most of all, he will be remembered for his devotion to Mary Ann, the love of his life. From their daily walks to their weekly Friday night pizza dates to the precious notes they wrote to one another, they were as “in love” in their 41st year of marriage as they were in their first.

Throughout Longboat Key, Kirt and Mary Ann were recognized as “that handsome couple” who walked daily, hand-in-hand, along Gulf of Mexico Drive. In 2019 The Observer featured a story about them, their commitment to fitness, and their enjoyment of one another.

Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Kirt is survived by his wife; daughters Christine (David) Creamer and Michelle (Jim) Coyner; granddaughters Danielle Creamer and Jordan Creamer; great-grandchildren Blake Stelzer, Remi Flackie, Elijah Young, and newborn Jeremy Davis, Jr.; sisters Jill (Matt) Beaven and Joy (Steve) Ridenour; brother Guy (Karen) Bopp; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

pean travel, were passionate about fitness, and were devoted to serving neighbor and church.

Kirt will be remembered for his bright eyes, his ready welcome with a winning smile and a firm handshake, his sense of humor, his servant’s heart, his energetic and cheerful way of serving behind-the-scenes, and his warm hand-written notes. Many friends will recall fishing adventures with Kirt. The Bopps joined Christ Church of Longboat Key in its second year, where Kirt served as lead greeter, usher, and of course, chief Christmas decorator every year. A humble man of faith, he also was ever-present in worship, fellowship events, men’s breakfasts and Bible study. Kirt was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Portobello” based on his dedication to the care, beauty, and friendliness of

SERVICE: Thursday, March 7, 10AM Informal gatherings to give thanks for Kirt took place on November 24th and December 5th.

DONATIONS: Those desiring to make a memorial gift are invited to donate to Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 (www.

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hose looking to celebrate their faith this holiday season can attend the following worship services through festive carols, sermons, meals and more.

ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. David Marshall, 563 Bay Isles Road Advent IV and a visit from Bishop Doug Scharf on Dec. 21. Christmas Eve services take place with praise and carols starting at 5 p.m. Dec. 24. There are no Christmas Day services.

CHRIST CHURCH OF LONGBOAT KEY The Rev. Julia Piermont, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive Christmas Eve candlelight service starts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Music by choir, brass and organ sections, with a duet by Alexa Lowrey and Pam Snauwaert.

LONGBOAT ISLAND CHAPEL The Rev. Brock Patterson, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive Candlelight communion and Christmas Eve worship service starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 24 in the Sanctuary.

There are no Christmas Day services.

ST. ARMANDS KEY LUTHERAN CHURCH The Rev. Kenneth Blyth, 40 N. Adams Drive Christmas Eve services take place at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. The Christmas Day service starts at 9 a.m.

ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA, CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Robert Dziedziak, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive Mass services include the regular weekday Mass at 9 a.m. on Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve vigil Mass at 4 p.m., Christmas carols at 8:30 p.m. and Mass at 9 p.m. On Dec. 25, services take place at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates, 567 Bay Isles Road Hanukkah takes place through Dec. 22. The temple is holding services at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 19, along with its regular Shabbat services every Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.

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The man said she was there of her own free will as he had followed her there. The officer told the man police could not confirm nor deny allegations of an affair, advising him to either settle the issue in court or through an investigator. The officer attempted to contact the man’s wife via cell phone to no avail and closed the case.

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BOARD GAMES Longboat Key Provisions to open at The Centre Shops.

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here do you turn when you’re putting together a picnic basket to enjoy at one of Longboat Key’s beaches or parks? There’s a new place to assemble provisions for your next excursion, aptly named Longboat Key Provisions.

Owner Jason Bond is holding the shop’s grand opening at 2 p.m. on Dec. 19. The new business replaces David Gregory Salon, which closed over the summer.

Bond said the location at The Centre Shops is ideal because patrons can easily stop by on their way to the beach, and he appreciates the business community there. His vision for Longboat Key Provisions is to be “the upscale general market of the community.”

He hopes to contribute to making The Centre Shops a place where shoppers can meander and peruse unique offerings. He’s focused on bringing in local products and featuring goods from nearby providers.

“Curating a friendly environment is my biggest priority,” he said. “I want to create something where people don’t just come once to get something they need, but feel welcomed back as regulars. Since I’ve been here, the warmth all the other owners have is something I want to be a part of.”

The shop features a variety of snacks and features a display case with artisan cheeses, meats and baked goods from St. Armands Baking Co. Also featured are picnic baskets, blankets, coolers, wooden boards, wine bottle openers, Longboat Key-themed apparel and everything else a picnic planner could need.

Bond said he is offering customized boards and plans to provide ser-

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LONGBOAT KEY PROVISIONS Where: 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 103.

When: Owner Jason Bond said he plans to keep the shop open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during season.

Info: Visit LongboatKeyProvisions.com or call 941-556-9363.

vices to completely set up a picnic, whether for a date night, surprise proposal or for any other event.

Putting together the new shop has been a family effort. Bond’s mother, Donna DeLuca, is a designer, and she brought her expertise to give the space a new look.

“This has, from the ground up, all been done in 30 days,” he said.

Bond moved to the area about five years ago, and he decided to open the store after gaining 15 years of experience as a chef.

“My big drive is to be as involved with the community as possible,” Bond said, noting he is a Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce member. “I want to be sponsoring as much as I can, and I want to do fun things for the community.”

The family looks forward to exploring ideas for growth after the holidays, potentially even offering customized, healthy dog treat charcuterie boards.

“We feel like we’ve made great progress, but still more to do,” DeLuca said.

Dana Kampa

Jason Bond and his mother, Donna DeLuca, have been hard at work renovating the space for the new Longboat Key Provisions, the latest addition to The Centre Shops.

4 5 1 STEP 1: Place a soft cheese at the

center

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STEP 2: Using crackers, meat or

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5 STEPS TO BUILD YOUR OWN BOARD Jason Bond, owner of the new Longboat Key Provisions shop, gives us his tips for crafting a pro-level board.

nuts, create a wave shape on one or both sides of the cheese. This gives the board structure.

STEP 3: On opposing corners, add honey or jam pots, relish or other goodies in circular dishes.

STEP 4: Decide on placement of other cheeses. A large board should have one soft, one hard and one crumbled cheese.

STEP 5: Fill in remaining space with olives, nuts, fruits or other items, paying attention to include a variety of textures, colors and flavors.

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To learn more about our Temple and all our educational, cultural, and social programs, please call us. We’d be delighted to talk with you.

Questions? Email us at info@longboatkeytemple.org 567 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL

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You are invited to join us in worship, song & friendship at Shabbat services every Sharing Values, Friendship, and Faith Friday evening at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am.

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Trombonist Joe Offner brings the heat with the brass section from The Venice Symphony at the Dec. 12 Christmas concert.

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St. Mary contributed to Longboat Key’s holiday festivities with a performance by symphony members that centered on the big-band sound.

Ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis Presley, the band brought the songs of many artists of the 1950s to life. The setlist included “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Walking in a Winter Wonderland, “O Come Let Us Adore Him” and many other classics.

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St. Mary, Star of the Sea, CATHOLIC CHURCH Would Like to Welcome & Invite You, Your Family Members Mem bers & Friends to Celebrate Christmas with Our Parish Community

David Forester sings a solo of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” with The Venice Symphony for a big band-style Christmas concert on Dec. 12 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

And, as pianist Greg Murray put it by way of introduction, “What would the season be without Andy Williams?”

The band proceeded to bring the house down with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

— DANA KAMPA

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Regular Weekday Mass - 9:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Carols - 8:30 p.m.

Mass - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day Masses 8:30 a.m.

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Concertgoers enthusiastically applauded tunes such as Michael Bublé’s version of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”

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C HRISTMAS E VE C ANDLELIGHT S ERVICE Worship and Celebrate with Us

Wednesday • December 24, 2025 • 5:30 PM The Sermon Title is “ With”

A Service of Lessons, Carols, & Candlelight, with Chancel Choir & Trumpet.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE LONGBOAT ISLAND CHAPEL

Visitors & Residents Welcome Join Us for Our Regular Sunday Service at 10:00 AM

December 24th, Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Featuring Special Music 5:00 PM

Dr. Julia Wharff Piermont, Pastor

Watch Our Services Live: www.bit.ly/cclbksermons or www.christchurchoflbk.org (follow YouTube link)

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Patti and Al Mifflin Lowe catch up with Kylah Pokorny at the hot chocolate station.

John and Julia Flaherty Gary and Linda Condon of Bird Key decorated their boat to contribute to the beauty of this year’s Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet on Dec. 11.

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stroll around the water’s edge near the site of the future Bird Key Yacht Club headquarters now includes some extra sparkle since boat owners decorated their vessels with holiday lights for the Dec. 11 Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet.

Attendees walked around the dock after filling their mugs with hot chocolate to view the lights. After a bit of socializing, they joined the leadership of Bird Key Yacht Club at the dock’s end for the blessing.

Commodore Tony Britt, Rear Commodore Lynne Pettigrew and Fleet Captain Bob Keagy welcomed the approximately 160 members and guests.

“On this special night, we welcome all our members, family and guests to our annual Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet ... one of BKYC’s most cherished traditions and well-attended events,” Britt said.

Laura Ross, First United Methodist Church Sarasota director of kids and youth minister, then offered the prayer.

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Photos by Dana Kampa

Santa surfs onto the scene at the Bird Key Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet.

Les Gardi admires the Christmas tree at the end of the dock on Bird Key at the Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet.

the people of Italy, Spain and France relied heavily upon fishing,” she said.

She continued: “From the shrimping industry to the yacht community, boats have been blessed all around the United States, and it is a continuation of a great tradition, a time of gratitude and to ask for protection and favor on the high seas.

Tonight, we continue that tradition at Bird Key Yacht Club.”

Take Advantage of a Buyer’s Market

— DANA KAMPA

Bird Key Yacht Club Fleet Captain Bob Keagy, Bird Key Yacht Club Rear Commodore Lynne Pettigrew, First United Methodist Church Sarasota director of kids and youth minister Laura Ross and Commodore Tony Britt

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Beth Seegmiller and Angie Newman embrace their inner “Elf on a Shelf” spirit at Frosty Frolic.

Fun fashion at Frosty Frolic T

his year’s Frosty Frolic fun was aptly named as golfers took to the green at the Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Golf Course on a chilly Dec. 9. But festive spirits and costumes made for a warm celebration when they returned to the Harbourside Ballroom to catch up over lunch before departing for their holiday plans.

President Lynn McBier said about 125 Women’s Golf Association members and 72 Key Niners joined in the tournament this year.

She also thanked participants who brought donations for the Toys for Tots collection, adding, “It’s a very generous array of toys.”

“We are all so fortunate to be women who can play golf on this beautiful course, and it’s wonderful to see the generosity of these women giving back to the community,” she said.

The club’s next fundraising event will be the Swing for the Cure event Feb. 24, 2026, which will benefit Breast Health Sarasota.

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Denise Schwemmer, Debbie Rand, Vita Bea, Janice Reiser, Deborah Gardner and Noreen Ackerman participate in this year’s Frosty Frolic golf tournament held Dec. 9 at the Harbourside Golf Course.

Photos by Dana Kampa

Carolyn Christian and Lynn McBier

Left: Bunny Skirboll, Hannah Weinberg, Nicole Abbott, Jean Griffin, Anita Cohen and Gwen Watson

— DANA KAMPA

Marion Levine, Arleen Klein, Katie Moulton, Suz Reiman, Marcy Klein and Jane Schwartz

All the toys collected at this year’s Frosty Frolic will go to Toys for Tots.

Key Niners President Lynn McBier thanked participants for their generosity in helping bring joy to families in the community this season.

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Holiday lights brighten Longboat Harbour F

og swirled atop the surface of Longboat Harbour the evening of Dec. 6, giving the sea of glimmering holiday lights an ethereal glow while island residents made their parade around the water’s edge, judging this year’s entries for the Lighting of the Docks.

Joyce Hecklau, head coordinator of the event, said, “Every year, it seems to get better and better.”

Attendees agreed, noting that more people seemed to participate even more elaborately.

The competition was tough, especially considering 56 docks were decorated.

Some leaned on humor, featuring a fish-pole toting or sunglass-wearing, surfing inflatable Santa Claus.

Others went for cute designs with classic characters from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and other popular media.

But nostalgia seemed to win the day, considering the dock with a working miniature train on a track circling a small Christmas tree was among viewers’ favorites.

Attendees also helped support Toys for Tots with their donations.

Kakali Banerjee offers chocolatey treats to participants at the Lighting of the Docks.

Lighting of the Docks visitors said this detailed display was among their favorites for the 2025 festivities at Longboat Harbour.

— DANA KAMPA

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS The top vote getters for the 2025 Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks are as follows: n Champions: Marilyn and Mike Perez, with Beverly and Rich Romansky n 2nd Place: Lyndsay Bertie and Paul Christenson n 3rd Place: Cindy and Herb Ritchell n Best “Docktails”: Lyndsay Bertie and Paul Christenson

Photos by Dana Kampa

Santa Claus, accompanied by Callen Finnigan, leads the parade of onlookers judging the entries in the Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks.

The team including Rick and Josie Bertie and Paul Christenson won the award for best “docktail” at the Lighting of the Docks.

Pat Vecchio catches passersby with snowfall at the Lighting of the Docks on Dec. 6 at Longboat Harbour.

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LONGBOAT KEY 6477 Gulfside Rd 6 Beds 6/1 Baths 5,862 Sq. Ft. Robert Delaney 941.315.3185 A4666887 $10,000,000

LIDO KEY 234 Grant Dr 6 Beds 7/1 Baths 3,601 Sq. Ft. Rudy Dudon & Fred Sassen 941.234.3991 A4668250 $4,450,000

LONGBOAT KEY 598 Lyons Ln 3 Beds 3/1 Baths 2,276 Sq. Ft. Kim Ogilvie & Lynn Morris, PLLC 941.376.1717 A4669369 $2,950,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3361 Bayou Sound 3 Beds 3 Baths 3,327 Sq. Ft. Jennifer Linehan 941.266.7555 A4671605 $1,975,000

LONGBOAT KEY 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #8d 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,468 Sq. Ft. JoDene Moneuse, PA & Eddie Campbell 941.302.4913 A4670942 $1,945,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3613 Fair Oaks Pl 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,232 Sq. Ft. Kathy Callahan & Todd Callahan 941.900.8088 A4666651 $1,900,000

LIDO KEY 1 Benjamin Franklin Dr #116 2 Beds 1/1 Baths 1,389 Sq. Ft. Doug Parks 941.400.9087 A4672505 $1,645,000

LONGBOAT KEY 761 Tarawitt Dr 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,377 Sq. Ft. JoDene Moneuse, PA 941.302.4913 A4672164 $1,599,000

LIDO KEY 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #B207 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,980 Sq. Ft. Francoise Borel 941.228.3768 A4666804 $1,599,000

LONGBOAT KEY 1465 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #106 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,815 Sq. Ft. Michael Moulton 941.928.3559 A4670993 $1,525,000

LIDO KEY 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A1003 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,350 Sq. Ft. Ann Martin & Joanna Benante 941.356.7717 A4673278 $1,500,000

LIDO KEY 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A202 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,980 Sq. Ft. Beth Helvey PA 941.330.3600 A4670179 $1,499,000

LIDO KEY 1770 Benjamin Franklin Dr #401 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,413 Sq. Ft. Debra Garrett 941.685.1086 A4670710 $1,495,000

LONGBOAT KEY 2323 Harbour Oaks Dr 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,395 Sq. Ft. Steven Moore 401.767.7180 A4671542 $1,097,000

LONGBOAT KEY 240 Sands Point Rd #4201 1 Bed 1 Bath 732 Sq. Ft. Ian Addy, PA & Gail Wittig, LLC 941.387.0100 A4672351 $1,090,000

LIDO KEY 800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #607 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,150 Sq. Ft. Lindsay Nock & Leigh Stone Jones, LLC 941.735.7005 A4669063 $1,000,000

LIDO KEY 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #508 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,421 Sq. Ft. Jason Moore 941.735.0028 A4670029 $875,000

LIDO KEY 101 Benjamin Franklin Dr #54 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,275 Sq. Ft. Doug Parks 941.400.9087 A4668252 $850,000

LONGBOAT KEY 1922 Harbourside Dr #1104 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,316 Sq. Ft. Beverly St. Hilaire & Julie Klick 818.416.2505 A4666101 $795,000

LIDO KEY 1900 Benjamin Franklin Dr #V12 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,242 Sq. Ft. Anthony Rechul 248.930.6638 A4671208 $699,000

LONGBOAT KEY 4900 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #205 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,312 Sq. Ft. Richard Perlman 941.228.8580 A4671087 $698,000

LONGBOAT KEY 4234 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #E2 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,150 Sq. Ft. Lenore Treiman 941.356.9642 A4667654 $649,000

LIDO KEY 2100 Benjamin Franklin Dr #203 1 Bed 1/1 Baths 778 Sq. Ft. Maria Beck, PA & Jalina Beck 646.531.4118 A4671669 $515,000

LIDO KEY 845 Benjamin Franklin Dr #104 2 Beds 2 Baths 991 Sq. Ft. Camille Buck 941.894.4771 A4671905 $500,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3155 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #257 1 Bed 1 Bath 416 Sq. Ft. Ryndie Brusco 941.809.6913 A4672986 $470,000

LIDO KEY 24 N Polk Dr 6 Beds 6/1 Baths 4,169 Sq. Ft. Rudy Dudon & Brian Loebker 941.234.3991 A4667696 $6,500,000

LONGBOAT KEY 510 Harbor Gate Way 4 Beds 5/1 Baths 5,080 Sq. Ft. John August & Jeff Weller 941.320.9795 A4671696 $4,895,000

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

DEC. 1-5

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arold and Tracy Munter, of Sarasota, sold their home at 661 Mourning Dove Drive to David Lee Gassman, of Chicago, for $6.8 million. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, four-anda-half baths, a pool and 4,618 square feet of living area. It sold for $710,000 in 1995.

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ORCHID BEACH CLUB RESIDENCES

Sheila Pether, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, sold the Unit A1001 condominium at 2050 Benjamin Franklin Drive to James and Kristine Barbati, of Sarasota, for $2.35 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,242 square feet of living area.

It sold for $1.9 million in 2008.

WESTON POINTE

Katherine Coopersmith, of St. Petersburg, sold the home at 603 Weston Pointe Court to Gregg and Stacey Stanley, of Longboat Key, for $2.15 million. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,721 square feet of living area. It sold for $910,000 in 2009.

PROMENADE

Promenade 309 LLC sold the Unit 309 condominium at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Paul Kenny and Eileen Coll, of Longboat Key, for $1.77 million. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,225,000 in 2024.

Morton Jay Potoff and Jeanne Guertin-Potoff, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 408 condominium at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Moheb and Samia Nasr, of Longboat Key, for $1.45 million. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000 in 2013.

Thomas Gallagher III, Robert Andrew Gallagher and John Allen Gallagher, trustees, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, sold the Unit 105 condominium at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Benjamin Kravitz and James Dole, of Longboat Key, for $800,000.

Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms,

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The home at 661 Mourning Dove Drive was built in 1996 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,618 square feet of living area.

bedrooms, two baths and 1,096 square feet of living area.

two baths and 1,598 square feet of living area. It sold for $365,000 in 2000.

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS

Brenda Stowe and Steven Bauer, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the Unit N-1103 condominium at 603 Longboat Club Road to David Namey Jr., trustee, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for $1,425,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,458 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.1 million in 2021.

TIFFANY PLAZA

Kimberly Williams, trustee, of Norfolk, Massachusetts, sold the Unit 102 condominium at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James Ester, Virginia Wester and Rebecca Wester, of Plant City, for $950,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,336 square feet of living area. It sold for $845,000 in 2021.

David Larson and Kristina Sergueeva, of Rockledge, sold their Unit 204 condominium at 4800 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jason and Paula Hockett, of Shelby, Indiana, for $550,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,096 square feet of living area. It sold for $366,500 in 2016.

SARASOTA HARBOUR EAST

Richard Kubiak, as Personal Representative, of Clarence Center, New York, sold the Unit 22 condominium at 771 John Ringling Blvd. to Jeffrey and Tracy Kirchner, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for $575,000. Built

SLEEPY LAGOON

Christopher and Donna Laurent, of Boynton Beach, sold their home at 531 Edlee Lane to LBK531 LLC for $545,000. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,241 square feet of living area. It sold for $475,000 in 2019.

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Kevin Register, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 203 condominium at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Paula Anderson, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, for $400,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,336 square feet of living area. It sold for $725,000 in 2022.

WINDWARD BAY

Michael and Dawn McKenna, of Southport, North Carolina, sold their Unit 204 condominium at 4900 Gulf of Mexico Drive to William Peterson, of Longboat Key, for $700,000. Built in 1975, it has two

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in 1965, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 882 square feet of living area. It sold for $375,000 in 2016.

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5114-5115 Gulf of Mexico Drive* Commercial Alteration

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Alix Metayer

$3,046,741

700 Russell St.

Res. New/Replacement Anthony Gmeinder

$550,000

592 Rountree Drive

Building Alt/Renovation Trevor Gillott

$405,000

593 Rountree Drive

Res. Swimming Pool/Spa Joe Dudash

$124,183

2934 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Commercial Deck

Eduardo Feliu

$105,000

549 Sloop Lane

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Michael Cvetetic

$95,532 $78,563

680 Magnolia Road

Residential Handrail

Daniel Gagne

675 Penfield St.

Residential Roof

Ramon De Jesus Goas $76,503

2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Comm. Windows/Doors Gary Burkhar

548 Spinnaker Lane

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Trading Waves FL LLC $36,775

$70,279

4540 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Commercial Alteration

Carlos Salazar

$35,000

5481 Gulf of Mexico Drive #206 Comm. Windows/Doors David Manning

$32,485

991 Longboat Club Road

Res. A/C Changeout

Daniel Clark

$32,174

6860 Pine St.

Res. A/C Changeout

Ryan O’Neill

$30,540

6832 Pine St.

Residential Generator

James Seidenfaden

$23,254

1050 Longboat Club Road #405 Comm. Windows/Doors Michael Aviles

$22,478

3300 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Comm. Concrete Repair Michael Peters

$22,000

561 Edlee Lane

Residential Gate

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Furnished, direct Gulf-front getaway boasts an average of $70,000/year in rental income!

Includes covered and additional parking spaces.

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Built in 2019, this 2BR+den downtown residence is perched on the 11th floor, featuring spectacular city views and exceptional upgrades.

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Experience panoramic bay and skyline views from this furnished and move-in ready, 3BR double residence. Includes 3 coveted parking spaces.

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Beautifully updated and well-maintained lakefront country club home offers a 3,800 SF, 4BR + office, family, and bonus room layout.

1308 OLD STICKNEY POINT ROAD #W23 $1,199,000

1000 LONGBOAT CLUB ROAD #402 $1,095,000

5311 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #3 $995,000

1065 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #603 $949,000

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This Beachplace penthouse is waiting for you to create a personalized beach retreat. Includes extended terrace space and covered parking!

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Turnkey furnished and ready to enjoy or rent.

Walk out from this charming 2BR getaway to enjoy pristine direct Gulf access!

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Completely renovated, furnished, and offering a flourish of Gulf-to-bay views! Relish a luxurious beach lifestyle behind exclusive resort gates.

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Three-bedroom residences with multiple parking options are a rarity at this waterfront community, a short walk to Siesta Key Beach.

1125 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #101 $899,000

4235 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #T101 $899,000

1328 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE #1328C $759,000

631 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE #208 $369,000

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Offering true walk-down convenience from its wraparound terrace, this 2BR retreat includes impact windows/sliders and covered parking.

Beautiful custom updates adorn every inch of this beachfront escape. Unlimited possibilities abound with a weekly rental program.

Located in a gated community, this 2BR turnkey getaway offers a beach-to-bay Siesta Key lifestyle, with its own private garage.

Charming 2BR retreat in the heart of downtown’s Rosemary District, with lovely updates, low fees, and covered parking.

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