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Schultheis signs off from beat Longboat Observer Senior Editor Kurt Schultheis received a surprise sendoff at his last Longboat Key Town Commission meeting Tuesday.

Mayor Jack Duncan presented Schultheis with a proclamation thanking him for his “devotion to accurate news reporting and dedication extended to the town and its citizens.”

Schultheis has been an employee of the Observer Media Group for the past nine-and-a-half years, with the bulk of his time spent covering Longboat Key. Schultheis accepted a position in Ocala as a digital content writer for Wilmington, Ohio-based R+L Carriers. His last day is Friday.

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Floridays banks on north end Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.’s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

KURT SCHULTHEIS SENIOR EDITOR

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. is under contract to purchase the vacant bank building and gas station to enhance a hotel footprint that could help revitalize the north end of Longboat Key. Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer his company reached an agreement on the gas station, which led to a contract for the

bank building Feb. 10.

Combined with a contract to purchase lots owned by William Saba at 6920, 6916 and 6910 Gulf of Mexico Drive, along with parcels at 6931, 6927 and 6919 Palm Drive, Floridays now has approximately 2.6 acres on which to build a 120-room boutique hotel on a combined parcel of land that stretches from Broadway south to Cedar Street.

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Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 that his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building Feb. 10.

Floridays FROM PAGE 1A

“We’ve been working to assemble the entire triangle for some time,” Brearley said. “It’s obvious to us it is the wish of the town for the entire triangle to be redeveloped at once, and that’s what we plan to do.”

In November, Floridays revealed its intent to build a hotel on the north end. Brearley and Floridays CEO Angus Rogers seek a referendum to change the zoning of the combined parcels from commercial to tourism use that allows six units per acre. To accommodate a 120-unit hotel,

Floridays will likely seek a special exception as part of a future site plan to receive additional tourism units.

District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz said Floriday’s acquisition of the two other parcels is the catalyst the town needs to spur redevelopment.

“Without the bank building, they couldn’t do anything,” Zunz said. “This gives them a much better advantage.”

Zunz is also hopeful that a proposed roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway that’s received preliminary support from the Florida Department of Transportation could be expedited once redevelopment progresses, especially because concern about pedestrian safety

is high after a pedestrian was struck in the town’s southernmost crosswalk Feb. 8. Brearley said Floridays is prepared to give the town whatever amount of right of way is needed to build the roundabout.

“We would love to see our site redeveloped with a roundabout to enhance the northern entrance of the island,” Brearley said.

Brearley said Floridays will schedule meetings with nearby Longbeach Village residents to inform them of its plan.

“We need 120 rooms and no more than that,” Brearley said.

“We’re looking for no more than three stories over parking as suggested by the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force and intend to be good neighbors.”

As Floridays Development Co. adds land and prepares for a new hotel, Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder is rebooting his referendum request for the struggling plaza.

But this time, it doesn’t include plans for a hotel.

Snyder is now preparing for a revised referendum for a mixed-use commercial and residential site. The concept calls for 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of commercial space and approximately 12 singlefamily home sites.

“This area can support a smaller amount of commercial space, especially encompassed around single-family homes in a mixed-use plan,” said Snyder, who believes the north end can only support 10,000 of the plaza’s 50,000 square feet of commercial space.

In December, Snyder announced he wasn’t proceeding with a referendum request to change his plaza’s zoning from commercial to tourism after Sarasotabased Floridays Development Co. announced plans for a referendum request and future hotel next door. At the time, Snyder was concerned the island’s electorate would confuse the two referenda requests, which could cause voters to reject it. He also had plans to discuss the hotel concept Floridays plans for a 1.5acre site next door to his property.

Snyder said his concept allows the majority of the tenants currently in the plaza “to stay put.”

Snyder has hired attorney Patricia Petruff, of the Bradenton-based Dye Deitrich law firm, to assist with the referendum, which he hopes to hold in August or November.

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray said Snyder will have to petition the Longboat Key Town Commission again to give planning staff direction to work with him on the revised referendum.

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A MATTER OF TIME One unit was dispatched to 5650 Gulf of Mexico Drive Cedars Tennis Resort EVERGREEN WAY TARAWITT DR.

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The delay wasn’t as long as it felt, but for many Cedars Tennis Club players, they question whether the death of one of their members could have been handled differently.

KURT SCHULTHEIS

The correct address was 645 Cedars Court

SENIOR EDITOR

Bob Spielberger noticed Gordy Weil, 66, in distress during a 60s Match Feb. 11, at Cedars Tennis Club.

“Gordy clenched the fence and seemed unsteady,” Spielberger said.

Players rushed to Weil, urging him to sit down.

After a few minutes, Weil said he was feeling better and insisted on standing. He immediately began listing to the left; Bob Dreyfuss and Dwayne Compton gently laid him on the court.

Spielberger made the first 911 call at 12:56 p.m.

What followed left many witnesses questioning how the town responds to emergencies.

Spielberger didn’t know the exact address.

“They asked me to guess, so I gave them an address in the 5000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive,” he said.

Another call was made at 1 p.m. by someone who provided the correct address. The Key’s fire stations dispatched two units at 1:01 p.m.

Firefighter/paramedics arrived on-scene with a fire truck at 1:03 p.m. and were by Weil’s side by 1:04 p.m.

But the incorrect address sent a Longboat Key Fire Rescue truck and ambulance from the southend station to 5650 Gulf of Mexico Drive, just south of Cedars, according to Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi.

The south-end fire truck and ambulance were on their way back from the mainland from another call and arrived four minutes later at 1:07 p.m.

In the 11 minutes it took for both units to arrive, Weil lost his pulse but recovered it after Dreyfuss performed CPR. “He was actually talking to us when we were trying to reach his wife on his cellphone,” said Jim Forst, captain of the 60s team.

Firefighter/paramedics took over and began tests, leaving for Blake Medical Center in Bradenton at 1:18 p.m. They arrived at the hospital at 1:31 p.m., and Weil died in the cardiac center a short time later.

Many witnesses criticized the number of questions dispatchers

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Another caller provides the correct address.

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The second unit arrives.

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Bob Spielberger makes the first 911 call, estimating the address at 5650 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Weil arrives at Blake Medical Center but dies a short time later.

had for those who made 911 calls.

“Some of the questions were just ridiculous,” Forst said. “It’s an unbelievable tragedy. He was just 66.”

Others say it took longer than the registered response times for firefighter/paramedics to arrive.

“One person was almost certain the ambulance had not arrived by 1:21 p.m. after they notified the victim’s family,” said Cedars member Rebecca McPheters.

Spielberger said it seemed “like an unbelievably long time” before help arrived.

Despite the confusion over the address, Dezzi said the response was not delayed.

It took the north-end unit just two minutes to arrive on scene

and the south-end unit six minutes to arrive from the time they were dispatched.

The town’s average for fire/ EMS calls is four or five minutes.

Dezzi also said that all of his firefighters are trained paramedics, so the delay from the ambulance didn’t delay medical response treatment.

“This was a very good response and transport time,” Dezzi said.

Calls are dispatched almost immediately while dispatchers continue to ask callers questions to obtain more information for emergency responders.

Dezzi, who was on the scene of the incident that day, said firefighter/paramedics responded to the call “by the book.”

Although McPheters and others also took issue with why Weil was transported to Bradenton even though he stated he wanted to go to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Dezzi said his department followed protocol.

“Our policy is if the patient is unstable, they will go to the closest facility,” Dezzi said. “If they are stable, we will take them to a requested facility.”

McPheters said she questions whether the town’s 911 dispatch conversion to Sarasota County is the best and most efficient way to handle 911 calls on the Key. “Dispatchers with firsthand familiarity with the area and local landmarks are essential to public safety,” McPheters said.

“If ‘tennis courts at Cedars’ had been communicated locally, there would have been little room for doubt as to where their assistance was needed.”

But Fire Rescue calls aren’t currently handled by town dispatchers. Manatee County currently dispatches calls for firefighter/ paramedics, and town dispatchers only handle police calls.

Following the conversion, now expected in the first week of April, Sarasota County will dispatch both police and fire/EMS calls.

Dezzi said the conversion will make 911 calls more efficient.

That’s because Sarasota County will dispatch both fire and police calls after the transition.

Sarasota County also hopes that technology from cellular carriers will change soon to allow its equipment to determine the location from which a call is being placed. Current technology can only identify the tower the phone is using to make the call.

Dezzi and Cedars members, meanwhile, plan to meet Friday to review the response time and protocols. Dezzi plans to review all dispatch tapes and times before the meeting.

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Commission postpones collecting legal fees from Jaleski The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 7-0 Tuesday morning to postpone a decision on whether to collect more than $20,000 in legal fees that continue to accrue from a complaint Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski filed with the Florida Elections Commission last year.

Commissioners discussed the issue in a closed executive session with Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale before entering the commission chamber just after 9 a.m. for a special meeting. Commissioner Lynn Larson moved to postpone the decision.

The commission has until Feb. 28 to decide on the matter.

Jaleski believes the town broke the law by removing information from its website about a neighborhood undergrounding project last year. The Elections Commission disagreed and dismissed the complaint but has not yet ruled on another related complaint filed by Jaleski.

Jaleski said last week that by attempting to collect legal fees, the town is telling its residents they don’t have a right to dispute the town’s policies.

Before the vote, Jaleski told the commission: “I know I can be a real pain sometimes, but I really do have the best intentions. I don’t do things maliciously. I try to do the best I can.”

All Angels blesses columbarium All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church dedicated a columbarium to its property Jan. 31.

The structure is the only columbarium open to the public on the Key. Cost for a space is $2,000 for cremains of up to two people.

For more information, call 3838161.

Longboat Pass Bridge closures this week Lanes on the Longboat Pass drawbridge will be closed intermittently from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday. Lane closures will be controlled by flaggers while engineers perform routine bridge inspections.

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Lido pavilion plan ‘not a carnival’ DAVID CONWAY OBSERVER STAFF

Residents of Lido Key turned what was planned as an informal information-gathering workshop into a heated public discussion Feb. 9, continuing their pushback against a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion.

City of Sarasota officials were seeking feedback on a privately submitted plan to improve the public property. Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners LLC, responding to the city’s invitation to negotiate, has proposed a series of new amenities for the pool and pavilion area, including a 305-seat restaurant, splash pad, playground, tiki bar and mini golf course.

As was the case when the Lido Key Residents Association first discussed the proposal in November, the overwhelming response was negative. The project didn’t fit the character of the beach, people said. It would cause traffic and parking issues, they feared, drawing comparisons between the plans for the pavilion and Disneyland.

Troy Syprett, the co-owner of Daiquiri Deck who spearheaded the redevelopment plans, attempted to assuage concerns raised at the meeting. The proposal is for a family-friendly complex, he said. He wants to serve the needs of people already at the beach and add new amenities to a run-down property that the city originally planned on closing for half the year.

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“What we’re trying to do is not a carnival,” Syprett said Feb. 9.

Multiple audience members signaled a divide, shouting back, “Yes, it is!”

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In 2011, members of the Lido Key Residents Association formed a committee to discuss the future of the pool and pavilion. Pushing back against the city’s plans to make the property a seasonal attraction, the group developed a list of desired changes.

Syprett took those suggestions into account when developing his proposal for the land. There’s one key phrase on the residents’ wish list that caused much of the discord at Tuesday’s meeting: “enhanced food services.”

For all of the commotion about the mini-golf course or water park area, Syprett says that he’s will-

ing to remove certain unpopular elements. The only truly foundational part is the restaurant — that’s the revenue center that makes Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners interested in taking on a series of capital improvements to the city facility.

“What the city is looking for is an investment into this property,” Syprett said. “That investment needs to be balanced by a return that can be made on the investment we’re making.”

Members of the pool committee said the new proposal is out of scale with what they envisioned. Today, most just want to see improvements to the existing concession operations. John Lambert, a member of the pool committee, criticized the city for not being responsive to the desires of residents.

“Their plan hinges on the res-

taurant,” Lambert said. “As far as we’re concerned, the hinge broke.”

Lambert was one of several residents who said the city should be responsible for investing in its property on Lido Beach. The city operates the pool and pavilion at a loss, but many attendees didn’t see that as justification for privatizing the operations.

“Why do services have to be profitable?” Lido resident Vicky Scott said. “It’s paid for by taxpayers already.”

During the next two years, the city has $1.25 million in tourist tax funds allocated to improve the pavilion. That money is slated to go toward bathroom improvements, but residents suggested it could fund broader upgrades.

Despite two negative sessions with the Lido Key Residents Association, Syprett isn’t giving up on his plans. Outside of those meetings, he says he’s gotten mostly positive feedback. Both he and staff said the beach is an amenity for all residents, not just those on Lido Key. A Sarasota native, Syprett said he’s motivated by a desire to make Lido more enjoyable to visit.

“It’s not just a money thing for me; we want to create something that is a community asset,” he said.

On Feb. 9, that appeal held little sway.

“This isn’t anti-progress,” resident Ken Ayotte said. “It’s proLido. We really like the beach — we like the quiet, residential nature.”

“What we’re trying to do is not a carnival.”

– Troy Syprett, co-owner of Daiquiri Deck who spearheaded the Lido redevelopment plan

“Yes, it is!”

– The response from multiple audience members at Tuesday’s workshop.

“Their plan hinges on the restaurant.

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– John Lambert, pool committee member

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Visitors at Bird Key Park enjoy the views of Sarasota Bay and Lido Key. But lately, that view has been blocked by a derelict, 30-foot sailboat in the bay just a few feet from the parking lot.

The boat, Gypsy Woman, is one of three vessels that came loose from their moorings and stranded on shoals and shores in the area following heavy winds mid-January and had not been removed at press time.

The other two vessels are located at Hart’s Landing on the east side of the Ringling Bridge and in the flats between Bird Key Park and Ken Thompson Park, according to Sarasota Police Sgt. Bruce King.

Police posted notices on the boats Jan. 21, giving owners five days to remove boats.

“That sticker means imminent doom,” King said. “It means either you fix it or we’re going to fix it.”

Efforts to clear those vessels have been slowed by personnel changes in the department, King said. At press time, a new marine officer who will resume the removal process was scheduled to begin Feb. 17.

The boats don’t just block the view. They pose safety hazards, according to King. If they sink or get buried by sandy shoals, other vessels can collide with them.

They can also leak fuel, oil and other hazardous materials into the water.

“We try to remove them as quickly and cheaply as possible,” King said. “Before we destroy them, we make a concerted effort to get the owners to come into compliance.”

Boats that aren’t removed by their owners are destroyed, King said. Police don’t own the vessels and don’t have a right to grant ownership to anyone else.

The process of removal can be expensive and difficult. According to King, a 40-foot boat recently took an eight-member dive team two days to remove.

Boats are towed to the 10th Street Boat Ramp and, if no hazardous chemicals are present, destroyed and placed in a landfill.

The department’s marine patrol funds its removal operations using an annual $20,000 grant from the Westcoast Inland Navigation District.

“It kills me to see (a) boat go into a landfill,” King said, “but the intention is to keep waterways clean.”

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Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million.

And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

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So now the 30-year-old Longboat Key south firehouse is crumbling, and that raises the dilemma that often accompanies old buildings: Can we patch and hold off? Or will we just keep throwing good money after bad? Is the unavoidable now — time to swallow hard and build new?

The way the town staff has laid out the firehouse options, the town can renovate for $2.33 million to $2.64 million, or it can tear down and build new for $3.25 million to $3.53 million.

Doing nothing appears not an option.

This is not the news Longboat Key’s Town Commission and taxpayers wanted, especially knowing what other big expenses are about to hit at the same time. You know the list: n Issuing up to $16 million more in already approved bonds to renourish the beach. The total price tag for three projects this year is expected to top $17 million. n Converting Gulf of Mexico Drive aboveground utility lines to underground lines, $25.85 million. n Maybe converting neighborhood aboveground utility lines to underground lines, $23.85 million. n Continuing to pay on the town’s outstanding long-term debt, which next year will fall below $13 million (see box above).

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Debt Debt Millage 2005 $21,645,000 1.6360 2006 $20,865,000 1.5849 2007 $15,115,000 1.5011 2008 $11,685,000 1.5098 2009 $17,720,000 1.5583 2010 $17,815,000 1.5554 2011 $15,271,963 1.9588 2012 $14,695,115 1.9549 2013 $13,944,923 1.9436 2014 $13,162,832 2.1320

Altogether, the town’s outstanding debt has the potential to increase 643% in one year if the second underground referendum passes and the Town Commission opts for a new two-story firehouse.

Suffice it to say Longboat Key property taxes and assessments will be going up. If the town’s base millage rate was 1.636 in 2005 with $21.6 million in long-term debt, you can predict base rates will top 2.2 mills, not to mention the addition of the assessments for the utility lines.

Unfortunately, that’s not all. Longboat Key residents who live in Sarasota County will be asked to approve about $170 million in bonds for new and upgraded county facilities.

All of this will put pressure on current and future commissioners to be wary of other big dreams, like town

Beach Erosion Total District A District B Millage 0.6013 0.1504 2.3877 0.5781 0.1445 2.3075 0.5044 0.1261 2.1316 0.5011 0.1253 2.1362 0.5520 0.1380 2.2483 0.6146 0.1536 2.3236 — — 1.9588 — — 1.9549 — — 1.9436 — — 2.1320

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Reminders of what the election is about: Your liberty As usual, the presidential candidates on both sides are doing a great job of turning off Americans and cementing our cynicism and disdain toward politicians.

It’s Groundhog Day 2016.

It happens every four years.

Lest you become so discouraged and disgusted as you try to decide which, if any, of the candidates best deserves to be our nation’s servant leader, here are three views that can serve as cogent reminders of what the 2016 elections ultimately are about: protecting your unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Importance of liberty “Why is liberty so important?

“Liberty is precious, rare, never guaranteed, and always threatened. It can be lost in a single generation if it’s not advanced and defended.

“Liberty follows from human nature: We are unique individuals, not a blob or an army of robots to be programmed by those with power.

“To be fully human, all of us must be free to exercise our choices and govern our lives so long as we permit the same of others.

“Liberty works. Over and over again, it produces a degree of interpersonal cooperation, innovation, and wealth creation that allows human beings to flourish — nothing else even comes close.

“Liberty is the only social, political, or economic arrangement that requires that we live to high standards of conduct and character and rewards us when we do so. This is a crucial difference between liberty and the soul-crushing, paternalistic snares that are offered as alternatives.

“Life without liberty is unthinkable.

“Who wants to live at the end of another man’s leash, fearing at every turn what those armed with force and power might do to us, even if they have

good intentions?”

— Lawrence Reed, president, Foundation for Economic Education

Return power to people “America is the most exceptional nation in the history of the world because the U.S. Constitution is the best political document that has ever been written, because it says something different than almost any people and any government has believed in human history.

“Most governments in the past said might makes right, and the king has power, and the people are dependent subjects.

“And the American Founders said, ‘No.’ God gives us rights by nature, and government is just our shared project to secure those rights.

“Government is not the author or source of our rights, and you don’t make America great again by giving more power to one guy in Washington, D.C. “You make America great again by recovering a constitutional republic where Washington is populated by people who are servant leaders, who want to return power to the people and to the communities.

“Because what is great in America is the Rotary Club; it’s small businesses; it’s churches; it’s schools; it’s fire departments; and it’s little leagues across this country.

“What makes America great is not some guy in Washington who says, ‘If I had more power, I could fix it all unilaterally.’ That’s not the American tradition.”

— Ben Sasse, U.S. Senate, R-Nebraska

Let us live “Here’s a letter to a young woman — a student at the University of Iowa — who tells me that she reads Cafe Hayek oc-

casionally “to see what conservatives think.”

Dear Ms. C_____: Thanks for your email. First, I am not conservative. I am liberal in the original and correct sense of that term.

Second, I’m afraid that I don’t share your enthusiasm for politics, be they Democratic or not.

Where you “see citizens [at the polls] selecting our leaders,” I see people voting on which power-mad person will crack the whip over those same people and brand and herd them like cattle.

Where you are “inspired by candidates campaigning openly to win the election,” I am frightened to realize that one of those hubris-slathered men or women will actually come to possess such power that no man or woman is, or ever will be, fit to possess.

Where you are “charged” by the “vigorous debates” among candidates, my stomach is sickened and my intelligence is insulted by the economics-free, factstrained and too-often-vacuous talking (and shouting) points that pass for a serious discussion of issues.

And where you say that you “trust voters” more than I trust them, that depends. You’re correct that I distrust people as voters, for in that capacity they largely express opinions on how other people’s (their fellow citizens’) money should be spent and on how other people’s lives should be led.

But I trust — perhaps more than you do, and certainly more than do any of the candidates — those same voters as individuals each to spend his or her own money wisely and to lead his or her life well, each according to his or her own lights, without interference or direction from any of the officious, arrogant and venal candidates seeking power over the lives of other people.

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

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With proper design, crosswalks improve safety

Pedestrians, motorists deserve better

As a former director of transportation in Toronto, I can tell you that although there were some painful growing pains when the system of pedestrian crosswalks was introduced more than 50 years ago, that system now works very effectively at hundreds of locations and does save many lives.

Longboat Key’s attempt is missing large overhead signs that span the road and preferably flash whenever the activation button is pushed. Almost all traffic engineering safety boils down to measures that provide adequate visibility and sight distance.

Dear Man in Crosswalk: I’m sorry.

You and your dog were crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive on the south end of Longboat Key last week. I was driving home and didn’t notice the flashing lights (They aren’t bold!) until my car was inches from the crosswalk.

I know you expected me to stop, but if I had, the car behind me would have slammed into me. I’m glad you were safe in the other lane.

The crosswalks are ridiculous. I live in Portobello, and our complex straddles both sides of the road. I see my neighbors cross the street every day in front of my building — not in the crosswalk, which is just a few feet away.

And the other morning, I was

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Crosswalks: Bad idea from the start On Feb. 5, a pedestrian using one of the new Longboat Key crosswalks was struck by a car and hospitalized.

In April 2014, the town received a traffic study as part of the report prepared by the Urban Land Institute costing more than $100,000, which recommended the crosswalks.

On May 5, 2014, I wrote a letter to Longboat Key commissioners, Alaina Ray, planning commissioners and the ULI Advisory Committee. The following is an excerpt: “Another of the ULI recommendations calls for the installation of five crosswalks.

I would like to address three questions regarding this proposal to this commission.

1. What do you desire to accomplish by the creation of these crosswalks?

I assume your goal is to improve pedestrian safety. But has the ULI, planning staff, you commissioners or this advisory committee made any attempt to quantify the level of safety of pedestrian traffic crossing GMD? There are conservatively 10,000 car trips on GMD daily.

An examination of pedestrian accidents in the five-year period from 2002 to 2006 in a report titled “Transportation Element Data and Analysis” revealed a total of two accidents for the entire five-year period. I believe that there were also two pedestrian accidents in the six-year period of 2007 to 2012.

This works out to one pedestrian accident for every 9 million car trips. This is a superb traffic record.

Is it perfect? No. The only way to make it perfect is to outlaw cars on Longboat Key. 2. Who will use the crosswalks?

Probably fewer than 5% of the pedestrians crossing GMD...If you are more than a few steps from a crosswalk, are you going to walk laterally down GMD to reach the crosswalk? Probably not.

Also, most of the west side of GMD has no sidewalk. So even if you do choose to walk laterally down GMD to reach a crosswalk, you will be in significant danger because you will be walking in the bike lane.

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killed before they even reach the crosswalk?

3. What is likely to happen when a pedestrian enters the crosswalk in front of oncoming traffic?

The pedestrian will have the right of way, and as the first car slams on the brakes the chances of rear-end collisions increases exponentially, risking injury to the drivers and possible injury or death to those in the crosswalk.

In a nutshell then, please consider the following in making your decision regarding crosswalks: 1. The existing pedestrian safety record on GMD is excellent.

2. Few people will use the proposed crosswalks.

3 Crosswalks will not improve safety. In fact, they will increase vehicular and pedestrian danger levels.

4. They will generate a traffic nightmare.

Please do not compound the waste of $125,000 by implementing the ULI’s poorly conceived recommendations.”

These crosswalks were a bad idea from the get-go, but as is always the case, government officials thought they knew better. They wasted our money on a worthless study and probably felt obligated to accept recommendations therein to avoid admitting a mistake.

We need better thinking from our local leaders.

Remove the crosswalks before someone is killed.

LETTERS

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A typical midblock crosswalk signal in Toronto

driving to the Centre Shops for breakfast at the Blue Dolphin Cafe, and I watched people cross the street in front of Beach Castle. They didn’t use the nearby crosswalk, either!

I wish our lovely town would get rid of them. Pedestrians like you deserve to feel safe when you go out of your way to cross in designated areas.

But if they are randomly placed on a busy road — not at street corners — motorists aren’t accustomed to yielding.

One person was already hit.

I’m glad you weren’t.

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Education Center celebrates 30 years Lifelong learning is the mission of the Longboat Key Education Center.

Longboat Key Town Commissioner Sid Ochs, Education Center founder Laura Taubes and Mayor James Edmundson cut the ribbon at the new Education Center in 1985.

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When the Longboat Key Education Center was established as the Longboat Key Adult Education Center in 1985, it offered just 35 courses.

Now, 30 years later, there are 175 classes.

“I have always tried to give what I believe the community really wants in education,” Executive Director Susan Goldfarb said. “I try to keep it as exciting and new as possible. Every year, I try to put two-thirds of a new program out there so it doesn’t get stale.”

Laura Taubes, who believed it was important for people to keep learning throughout their lifetimes, founded the center Nov. 4, 1985, at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, now the home of the Longboat Observer.

In 1990, the center relocated to its current location at the Centre Shops.

Goldfarb, who was hired as a public relations and marketing employee in its second year, took over as director in 1997.

“I think, over the years, what’s changed is people’s desire to continue to learn,” Goldfarb said.

“It’s not just about golf and boating and the paradise we know of the sun and sea. It’s about the

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mind and keeping it active and young. It’s become an important mindset that I don’t think previous generations were as into.”

The Education Center offers courses ranging from technology help and politics to yoga and movie discussions. Classes vary from a one-time lecture to eightweek courses.

This year, Goldfarb predicts there will be a record-breaking 6,000 individual class registrations. She estimates she sees 2,500 to 3,000 students per year.

Students are not limited on the number of classes they can take.

“When I walk through the halls, I’m so proud there is a center for people to enhance their lives with lifelong learning,” Goldfarb said.

“I’m very proud of the fact that we have been there for 30 years, and people come back year after year.”

IF YOU GO Longboat Key Education Center 30th Anniversary Celebration When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Where: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota Cost: Open seating is $100 for members; $115 for nonmembers.

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PARK HERE 8:32 a.m. — 700 block of St. Judes Drive North Suspicious Vehicle: Police investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on a street. The car’s owner was a homeowner who had no room in his driveway.

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TRASH REPORT 12:44 p.m. — 5400 block of GMD Lost Property: A man called to report that blue and yellow trash cans were taken from his yard.

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RIDING OUT THE STORM 12:36 p.m. — 5700 block of GMD Boat: Police responded to assist a sailboat in distress, but the boat owner said he was fine and anchored 100 feet from shore until the weather calmed.

WIGGED OUT 3:18 p.m. — 5400 block of GMD Fraud: A woman reported that a PayPal account was opened in her name to purchase $381 worth of wigs. That revelation was followed by a notice that a bank account was also opened in her name. Police opened a fraud case.

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CRASH COURSE 10:23 a.m. — 5400 block of GMD Accident: A man reported that he and his wife were riding northbound in the southbound bicycle lane because of construction, and he hit the fender of a car pulling out in the road, causing him to flip over and land on the car’s hood. He said he wasn’t hurt but wanted the incident documented.

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VEHICLE DAMAGE 4:14 p.m. — 200 block of Sands Point Road Property Damage: A man reported that his rental car’s quarter panel was scraped and its taillight was cracked while the vehicle was parked overnight in a hotel parking lot.

FEB. 8

BOAT DISPOSAL 7:03 a.m. — 5200 block of GMD Boat: Marine Patrol was advised that a Manatee County-owned buoy washed up on shore. Public Works employees helped to retrieve it. It was discarded after Manatee County officials said they would replace it.

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TAXING DISCOVERY 9:48 a.m. — 5400 block of GMD Fraud: A woman told police someone used her Social Security number to file a tax return.

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Bird Key resident pens children’s books Al ‘Mifflin’ Lowe’s upcoming children’s book features two dogs chasing different dreams.

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In upcoming months, Lowe will publish “Little Dog/Big Bark, Big Dog/Little Bark,” about two dogs with different dreams.

“People are always treating the little dog as so cute, and she doesn’t want to be cute,” Lowe said. “Then, there’s a big dog, and he wants to dance. He doesn’t want to be a guard dog and all tough. They meet and become best friends.”

His first children’s book, “Beasts by the Bunches,” was published in 1987.

The illustrator of Lowe’s books is Martina Crepulja, a former student at the Ringling College of Art & Design. She now lives in

her native Bosnia, and although she has never met Lowe face-toface, the two collaborate together on the books.

“In all my time, I’ve never met an artist who’s been more cooperative and talented,” Lowe said.

Lowe and his wife, Patti, moved to Bird Key five years ago from Providence, R.I. Lowe worked previously in the advertising industry in Boston.

He wrote the old T.J.Maxx jingle, “You get the max for the minimum.”

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“People always ask me, ‘How can you write for a child? You don’t have any,’” Lowe said.

“Yeah, but I was one.”

Under the pen name Mifflin Lowe, he has published three children’s books, two in the last year; a fourth will be published later this year.

“Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z. A Bedtime Story,” published in 2014, is about a family’s rituals of getting to sleep.

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Then, Wilton finds a magical wishing well and wishes for and receives everything he wants.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17

ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA FASHION SHOW Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Bird Key Yacht Club, 301 Bird Key Drive. Fashions will be from Binjara Traders, Sahara and Ivory Coast. Lunch will be served.

Cost is $35. Call 383-8161.

‘JUDAISM’S SOCIAL JUSTICE AGENDA: WHAT POLITICIANS PROMISE VS. WHAT GOD DEMANDS FOR US’ Takes place at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

Rabbi Peter Kasdan will speak.

Call 383-3428.

LONGBOAT KEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FILM SERIES Takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. The first of the four-part film series will feature the films “Sick” and “Let Me Go” followed by a discussion with Ringling College of Art & Design film or ad design faculty. Cost is $15.

Call 383-2345.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18

HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Takes place at 7 p.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Amara Nash, of the Florida Maritime Museum, will speak about the history of Cortez Village. The lecture is free.

Visit longboatkeyhistory.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 19

‘MICKEY ROONEY — BEYOND TRIPLE THREAT’ Takes place from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education

Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Learn about Mickey Rooney and his 80-year career. Cost is $20 for members; $22.50 for nonmembers.

Call 383-8811.

THOMAS CARABASI SAMBA JAZZ QUARTET Takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. The evening of Brazilian jazz will feature the sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Stan Getz and other artists. Cost is $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

SUNDAY, FEB. 21

FILM AND FAITH SERIES Takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. “The War Room” will be shown followed by a faith-based discussion. Popcorn will be served. Call 383-8833.

MONDAY, FEB. 22

‘WHAT IS IT ABOUT JEWS AND COMEDY?’ Takes place at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

Lenny Dove will speak in a humorous, informative audio-visual presentation. Call 383-3428.

TUESDAY, FEB. 23

‘GIUSEPPE VERDI AND THE CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES’ Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. The multimedia presentation examines Giuseppe Verdi’s rise to fame.

Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 383-9911.

LONGBOAT KEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING Takes place at 7 p.m. at Windward Bay, 4888 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photographer Mary Lou Johnson will speak. Email programs@lbkgardenclub.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28

KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTAN Takes place at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The annual service will feature tartan banners, bagpipes and drums. Call 383-8833.

Recurring events Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, RSVP to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 383-6493.

TUESDAYS

GENTLE YOGA Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m.

Carol McClenahan will lead a gentle yoga class designed to improve balance, strength, endurance and flexibility. A $10 donation is suggested.

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SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING (SILL) LECTURES Take place at 10:30 a.m. The 12part international SILL lecture series will be shown via DVD. Cost is $75 for all 12 lectures; $8 per individual lecture.

TAI CHI Takes place at 10 a.m. Cost is free.

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MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

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SKELETAL FITNESS Takes place at 11:15 a.m.

Mirabai Holland will teach this osteoporosis prevention and management in this bone-loading, full-body workout. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

MONDAYS

MEMOIR WRITING CLASS Takes place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Classes are taught

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TRANSITIONS SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 10 a.m. Liz Cupo will lead the group.

PUMPING THE PRIME Takes place at 10 a.m. Mirabai Holland will teach this full-body strength and core workout.

Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-9561466.

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $8.

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WEDNESDAYS

FEEL GOOD YOGA THERAPEUTICS Takes place at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 316-1988.

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‘TAKE UP YOUR CROSS’ Takes place at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 to March 16. The Lenten Series focuses on different individuals who faced adversity in their personal lives, overcame it and used their experience to enrich their service to the world.

Professor Warren Roberts will speak about Beethoven and Rembrandt in the first two presentations.

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SHIFTING SANDS SUPPORT GROUP Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Cushing Room. The group is open to any adult going through a difficult transition.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet.

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‘A QUANTUM SPIRITUAL LEAP FOR 2016’ Takes place at 9 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The Rev. Ralph Lebkuecher will highlight the spiritual principles that can transform your life. Call 3836491.

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St. Mary learns the art of wine

W

ine expert George Muller taught members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church how to be sommeliers Feb. 9.

Muller spoke about the history of wine and wine glasses and taught guests the proper ways of drinking and tasting wine.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

FREDERICK GENTNER

Frederick Gentner, 83, of Longboat Key and formerly of Yorktown, N.Y., died Feb. 10.

Born Aug. 26, 1932 to Julius and Clarissa Gentner, in Highland Park, Mich., Mr. Gentner grew up in Copake, N.Y. He graduated from Roeliff Jansen Central School, in Hillsdale, N.Y., and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, studying electrical engineering. He served in the Army for two years in 1954 and 1955.

Mr. Gentner worked at AT&T for more than 30 years as an engineering supervisor and was involved in the laying of fiber optic cables.

While living in Yorktown, he was involved with the Boy Scouts, Shrub Oak Athletic Club and men’s bowling leagues at Jefferson Valley Lanes.

He was a deer hunter and belonged to an Adirondack hunting club affectionately known as “F Troop.”

He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed traveling. He most recently traveled to Paris, Alaska, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean.

Mr. Gentner is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, whom he married in 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y.; son, Tom, and his wife Elizabeth Wrobel Gentner; daughter, Debbie Gentner Arias, and her husband, George; two granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

JOHN “JACK” NOTHACKER

John “Jack” Charles Nothacker, 77, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 3.

Born March 1, 1938, in Alameda, Calif., he was raised in the Child City of Mooseheart, Ill. He was an outstanding athlete and made several all-state teams, earning 16 varsity letters in high school sports. He still holds the school record for shot put, discus and high-point scorer in basketball.

At North Central College, in Naperville, Ill., he lettered in three sports. He was named captain of the Small College All-American Team in the NAIA Bowl. In 2011, he was inducted into the North Central College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mr. Nothacker received his Bachelor of Science degree from North Central College and his graduate degrees from Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, Ill. He devoted his life to education, serving in District 61 in Darien, Ill. for 38 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent of the schools. He received many awards for his achievements in education.

Mr. Nothaker is survived by his wife of 54 years, Katherine; son, Jeff, and his wife, Kelli; daughter, Kristine, and her husband, Jeff Ploense; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Longboat Island Chapel Scholarship Fund, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Above: Wine expert George Muller Left: Jane Cronin and Barbara Gurchiek

All Angels by the Sea The Episcopal Church on Longboat Key

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Palazzi Al Mare | 4/4.2 | $3,750,000 Dyrk Dahl & Gwen Kruse 866.600.6008 469598 363 Benjamin Franklin Drive B Search A4120665 on CBHomes.com

Bird Key | Lots/Land | $3,495,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 502362 626 S Owl Dr Search A4144161 on CBHomes.com

Bay Isles | 3/3.2 | $2,800,000 The Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 495096 1530 Harbor Sound Dr Search A4133437 on CBHomes.com

Spice Bay | 3/4.1 | $2,449,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 469196 1214 Sharswood Ln Search A3998341 on CBHomes.com

Grand Bay IV | 2/3.1 | $1,649,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 469438 3010 Grand Bay Blvd, Unit #493 Search A4142340 on CBHomes.com

Beaches of Longboat Key | 2/2 | $1,590,000 Barbara Miller 866.600.6008 486030 775 Longboat Club Rd, Unit #1002 Search A4137231 on CBHomes.com

Sarasota | 3/3 | $1,529,900 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 501864 711 S Palm Ave, #402 Search A4143347 on CBHomes.com

Vista Bay Point | 4/4 | $1,395,000 Vicki Lonborg 866.600.6008 501769 128 Golden Gate Pt, Unit #601B Search A4142312 on CBHomes.com

Country Club Shores | 4/2 | $975,000 Henry Floyd 866.600.6008 495098 Open Sun 1-4 | 525 Sloop Ln Search A4133321 on CBHomes.com

Fairway Bay III | 3/2 | $787,000 The Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 498939 2110 Harbourside Dr, Unit #526 Search A4138808 on CBHomes.com

Sleepy Lagoon Park II | 3/2.1 | $695,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 501628 695 Marbury Ln Search A4142627 on CBHomes.com

Grand Bay V | 2/2 | $649,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 501759 3080 Grand Bay Blvd, #512 Search A4143036 on CBHomes.com

Westchester | 2/2 | $629,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 501155 4805 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Unit #A102 Search A4141515 on CBHomes.com

Sand Cay | 2/2 | $629,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 501496 4725 Gulf of Mexico Dr, #209 Search A4142313 on CBHomes.com

Longboat Beach House | 2/2 | $619,000 Phil Schneider 866.600.6008 468970 4311 Gulf of Mexico, Unit #402 Search A4141183 on CBHomes.com

Longboat Key | Duplex | $569,900 Mirta Klauber 866.600.6008 468939 767/769 Saint Judes N Dr Search A4130142 on CBHomes.com

Portobello | 2/2 | $499,000 Mike Dyer 866.600.6008 498889 3240 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Unit #207B Search A4138703 on CBHomes.com

Longboat Shores | Lots/Land | $475,000 Carolyn Donnelly 866.600.6008 469426 500 Buttonwood Dr Search A4143815 on CBHomes.com

Bayport Beach & Tennis | 2/2 | $459,000 Sis Silverman 866.600.6008 469717 Open Sun 1-4 | 617 Bayport Way, Longboat Key Search A4126927 on CBHomes.com

Islander Club of Longboat | 2/2 | $449,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 501758 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Unit #45S Search A4142693 on CBHomes.com

Islander Club of Longboat | 2/2 | $424,900 Gene DePoris 866.600.6008 498694 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Unit #44 Search A4138146 on CBHomes.com

Lido Regency | 1/1.1 | $378,000 Kristina Higgerson 866.600.6008 496523 1700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Unit #2F Search A4135270 on CBHomes.com

Inn on the Beach Ph Iii | 1/1 | $375,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 470010 225 Sands Point Rd, Unit #7301 Search A4142495 on CBHomes.com

Inn on the Beach | 1/1 | $375,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 470017 225 Sands Point Rd, Unit #7206 Search A4142572 on CBHomes.com

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This sleek, contemporary home rests on the calming waters of Bay Isles Harbor, with deepwater access to Sarasota Bay. This never-lived-in Murray Home features high-concept modern finishes with the conveniences that only new construction can offer. Lush, manicured landscaping with an artistic shell stone and decorative concrete driveway offer a most distinguished welcome. Exquisite LED lighting, state-of-the-art whole house “smart” system

by Wicked Smart, imported Italian porcelain floor, natural gas fireplace and more await you in this exclusive estate. Disappearing walls of floor-to-ceiling impact glass seamlessly combine indoor and outdoor living spaces for a unique living experience. Enjoy al fresco cooking on the summer kitchen, featuring Lynx stainless steel grill and teak cabinetry; screen-in your 700 SF lanai with the touch of a button. Relax on the swimming pavilion, which includes Pebble Tec infinity-edge pool and spa, floating steps, a private outdoor shower and custom-designed fire pit. Designed by architect John Potvin, this modern gem provides the perfect palette to make your own. Bay Isles Harbor residents relish the private road, 24-hour manned guard gate and deeded access to the private Bay Isles beach club, just a short bike ride away, that this community provides. Best experienced first-hand, this custom estate is truly a must see!

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Women’s golf groups

go for the cure “This event historically has been our largest financial support. It’s so spirited with these women and a great way to get them all together to do an activity they enjoy to help women in need in Sarasota.”

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ongboat Key Club’s Key Niners and Women’s 18-Hole golf associations raised money and awareness for breast cancer prevention at their annual Go for the Cure Feb. 9, at the Harbourside Dining Room.

Although the golf tournament was canceled due to bad weather, the women still enjoyed a luncheon.

Proceeds benefit Breast Health Sarasota Inc. ­­— KRISTEN HERHOLD

— Dr. Deanna Doyle, of Breast Health Sarasota Inc. Kristen Herhold

Tina Skestos, Stephanie Anzel, Betsey Farrington and Sue Orlowski

Arleen Klein and event chairwomen Gwen Watson and Jayne Weiss

Dr. Deanna Doyle and Suellen Kaeb, chairwoman and founder of Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

Bunny Skirboll, Betsy Granite and Dee Wainstein

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Gail Clay, the Rev. David Danner and Heidi and Tom Thomas

All Angels hosts annual brunch

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RARELY AVAILABLE - L’AMBIANCE Beachfront L’Ambience Royal Largest Floor Plan

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BOATERS DREAM $1,495,000 Lush & private 3BR/2BA home 1/2+acre across street from beach. Dock with lift on wide canal.

ISLAND LIVING $1,050,000 Beaching, boating, kayaking. North Longboat 3BD/2BA home w/fishing pier and water vistas.

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Condo on the Bay, 988 Blvd. of the Arts #1715

Direct bayfront views overlooking Sarasota Bay/ Inter coastal Waterway and Longboat Key. Spacious open floor plan, totally remodeled RENOIR model with split 2BR/ 2 BA, & 1,555 sf L.A. Open Lanai. Amenities include garage, tennis courts, concierge services, heated pools, recreation room, boat docks, 24 hour security and planned activities.

You are just minutes away from Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Lido Beach, St. Armands restaurants and The Arts.

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LUXURIOUS KEY WEST STYLE $1,239,000 3BR/3.5BA home with Gulf views from multiple rooms and only a minutes walk to the beach.

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CASEY KEY 2116 Casey Key Road • $4,850,000

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Models Sarah Walter, Sally Rauch and Bonnie Wright

HAWKS HARBOR 7052 Hawks Harbor Circle • $1,875,000

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Christ Church learns to fish for fashion

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hrist Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members hit the runway for their annual fashion show Feb. 8.

The show featured fashions from Patchington, hair by Design 2000 and makeup by Mary Kay. Proceeds benefited the church’s missions and the Learn to Fish Recovery Center, which helps women recover from abuse and trauma.

“We’re very blessed that Christ Church has done this for us over the years,” Learn to Fish founder Sabrina Crain-Sweeney said. “So many churches come and go, but Christ Church has never left us. They have been so good to us, and we have been so blessed.”

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BIRD KEY- 626 S Owl Drive One of the largest direct bay front lots on Bird Key with over 28,000 sq. ft and over 240 ft of water frontage. No fixed bridges! $3,495,000

GRAND BAY -3010 Grand Bay Blvd #493 2BR+ Office (OR den)/3BA/2HB penthouse with views that span from Bay to Gulf. $1,649,000

WATER CLUB - 1241 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #407 2BR+Den/4BA corner residence with Gulf & Bay views. 2 parking spaces. $1,595,000

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HARBOUR COURT- 2254 Harbour Court Drive Furnished, 3BR+ office/3.5BA, bay views, docking and attached 2-car garage. $1,449,000

BAY ISLES -3281 Bayou Sound 3BR+ Den/3.5BA canal home equipped with 80’ dock and lift, pool & 2-story lanai has plenty of room for entertaining. $1,349,000

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS 601 Longboat Club Road #804S 2BR/2BA updated end residence with open floor plan. Full Gulf to bay views. $1,099,000

PELICAN HARBOUR - 4241 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #302 Fabulously updated 3BR/2.5BA home with direct views over the Gulf. Includes garage with additional storage. $989,000

ATRIUM- 2110 Harbourside Dr #541 4th floor, 3BD/2.5BA , 2,550 sq. ft. of spacious living with extended terraces. $849,000

SEAGATE - 2425 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #2F Gulf front 2BR/2BA residence with terrace overlooking the pool and beach. $679,000

ISLANDER CLUB - 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #82S Furnished and updated contemporary 2BR/2BA home with Gulf views. $639,000

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25 LIGHTHOUSE POINT DRIVE This idyllic waterfront estate is ideally situated in the private 16 home enclave of Lighthouse Point. With 4 bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, multiple terraces and a 50’ dock this estate exudes luxury.

Deana Vanacore styles Abigail Moyer’s hair.

DESIGN 2000’S GIFT OF BEAUTY Because the event benefited the Learn to Fish Recovery Center, women from the center modeled in the fashion show.

Two weeks before the event, Design 2000 hairdressers styled the hair of the women for free.

BAY ISLES HARBOR SECTION

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LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS #201S

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POSITANO #306

$3,195,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

$2,150,000

INN ON THE BEACH #2001

$1,150,000

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917 MACEWEN DR, OSPREY Custom built 4,068 SF, 3 bed +den (possible 4th BR), 4 bath oversized 3-car garage,

in prestigious Oaks Golf and Country Club. Home features open floor plan, Chef’s kitchen, travertine flooring, custom pool/ $1,195,000 spa, full summer kitchen, tranquil views of the lake, and more!

136 OSPREY POINT DR, OSPREY This gorgeous home has undergone an extensive $1M dollar renovation & features 7 Bedrooms, 6 Full/3 Half baths, Brazilian cherry wood flooring, renovated chef’s kitchen, customized entertainment area, two master suites, infinity-edge pool/spa, home theater & expansive views of the bay & Gulf of Mexico.

$3,499,900

1818 ROLAND ST, SARASOTA Amazing opportunity to renovate this wonderful mid-century 5 bed/4.5 bath modern home or build your dream home and take advantage of the incredible views and bay breezes. This property boasts nearly 350 feet of water frontage with spectacular views of Sarasota Bay and Cedar Cove. This hidden mainland retreat is both $2,295,000 rare and beautiful, set on over three sub-dividable acres.

5342 HIDDEN HARBOR DR, SARASOTA Secluded Jewel on Siesta Key! A tropical oasis with almost an acre

1707 CARIBBEAN DR, SARASOTA This 4/3.5 has over 5,000 sq ft of move in ready living space. No flood

1430 POINT CRISP RD, SARASOTA Fantastic opportunity to own nearly 3/4 of an acre on Point Crisp! Stunning

436 E MACEWEN DR, OSPREY Gorgeous golf course and water views from this 3 bed/3.5 bath + Office home

3505 WHITE LANE, SARASOTA Gorgeous Arthur Rutenberg 4 bed, 3 full/2 half bath home on the Hansen Bayou! Easy

located in The Oaks Golf & Country Club. Open great room floor plan, formal living & dining rooms, crown moulding, pool/ spa, wood flooring, & more! Newer A/C, home has been re-plumbed, and pool has been resurfaced. Enjoy all of the amenities $629,900 The Oaks Country Club has to offer.

boating access to the Intracoastal. Gourmet kitchen with a gas range, solid wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, custom backsplash, top of the line appliances, and wine refrigeration. Outdoor living area with kitchen & fireplace, Infinity Pool with waterfall, spa, 60’ Dock w/lift (10k lb.) boat & (2) jet skis, Pella windows, Loft/Bonus Room. Furnishings and jet skis are negotiable. $2,374,900

5855 WAUCHULA ROAD, MYAKKA CITY One of a kind 4,800 SF custom built home, A/C workshop w/ 1,560 SF of space, 2 storage sheds, goat barn w/ brand new processing center, chicken coop, 4 stocked ponds, sustainable organic fruit/veg. garden w/10 ft high fence, 70+ fruit trees, & more. Gorgeous 3/3 home w/Acacia wood flrs, cypress high $1,399,900 ceilings, lg balcony, and gourmet kitchen. A perfect country oasis!

3613 FAIR OAKS PL, LONGBOAT KEY Impeccably maintained lakefront home in coveted Queens Harbour.

7322 WESTMORELAND DR, SARASOTA Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Sarasota Bay and the city

560 GULF BAY ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY Build your dream home on prestigious Longboat Key and enjoy

insurance required. Largest lot available in Coral Cove. Open floor plan, custom built w/designer features: stone columns, 10 to 12’ ceilings, designer windows, mouldings, & recessed lighting. Home was taken down to just one wall & rebuilt from the ground up. Upstairs & downstairs master bedroom options. Beautiful pool and private dock on the canal, minutes to $1,695,000 Intracoastal.

from this oversized lot situated in Whitefield Estates. This bayfront property boasts over one acre, 156 feet of direct bayfront, a private deep-water dock, and a large, open pool deck. Excellent opportunity to build your dream home or renovate an existing $ 1,520,000 1960’s home!

of land on Roberts Bay. Large private Bayou with mangrove peninsula. Deep water basin on a protected waterway with two boat docks. If you are looking for an opportunity to build an extraordinary new residence, this amazing property is probably $3,150,000 the best kept secret in all of Sarasota!

views surround this exceptional Siesta Key property with breathtaking open bay views on both the north and south ends. This property boasts nearly 371 ft of open bay frontage. This 1950’s “Old Florida” style home was once the home of author John D. $2,830,000 MacDonald. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a separate guest house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

This 2 BR + den, 2 BA maintenance free home features gorgeous lake views. The kitchen boasts solid wood cabinetry, an eat-in area, island, and plenty of storage space. Entertain your guests on the pool deck with brick pavers and a large pool $849,900 overlooking the lake and yard.

deeded access to BOTH the Bay and the Gulf. You can design your home to enjoy wonderful views from this private, quiet street and beautiful double lot. Ideal north-end location, close to fabulous restaurants, shopping and Bradenton/Holmes $385,000 Beach and gorgeous Anna Maria Island.

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Longboat Key home sells for $7 million

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

FEB. 1 - FEB. 5

baths and 1,080 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $20,000 in 1972.

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home on Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. 3475 GMD LLC sold the home at 3475 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Amy Katz, of Longboat Key, for $7 million. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,183 square feet of living area.

GRAND BAY

Matthew and Diane DellaPeruta sold their Unit 223 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. to Chuan Jiang and Ning Kong, of Bradenton, for $1.07 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three-anda-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $950,000 in 2008.

QUEENS HARBOUR

Alan Quinby and Susan Brainerd, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3528 Fair Oaks Lane to Charles and Turner Broll, of Longboat Key, for $925,000.

Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,489 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $862,500 in 2002.

BAY ISLES

Peter Stearns, of Sarasota,

sold his home at 3181 Bayou Sound to SRQ Bayshore LLC for $565,000. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,091 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $365,000 in 1995.

SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

Nancy Beveridge, trustee, of North Hampton, N.H., sold the Unit 71 condominium at 959 Spanish Drive S. to William and Catherine Ehlert, of Queensbury, N.Y., for $550,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,399 square feet of living area.

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

Earley and Mary Bradshaw, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 1160 Bogey Lane to Mockingbird Investment Co. LLC for $370,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths,

LIDO KEY

JOHN RINGLING ESTATES

The home at 3475 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 6,183 square feet of living area.

a pool and 1,570 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $162,000 in 1990.

and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $172,000 in 2013.

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LONGBOAT HARBOUR

Michael and Stacy Culver, of Tarrytown, N.Y., sold their Unit 18 condominium at 660 Cedars Court to The Luu Properties LLC for $257,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $389,900 in 2004.

Thomas Pituch and Cynthia Barnes, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 1 condominium at 502 Forest Way to James and Karen Holbrook, trustees, of Longboat Key, for $238,000.

Built in 1990, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths

William Yoder sold his Unit 104 condominium at 4390 Exeter Drive to Richard and Carolina Anderson, of Amityville, N.Y., for $230,000.

Built in 1970, it has one bedroom, one bath and 756 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 2015.

LONGBOAT ARMS

Joan Long and Susan O’Rourke-Cosker sold their Unit 205C condominium at 3320 Gulf of Mexico Drive to George and Donna Hambos, of Valrico, for $215,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two

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

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-2659

6051 Gulf Of Mexico Dr A3983113 $3,950,000 Ann Martin & Joanna Benante

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-7717

4765 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A203 A4139106 $3,450,000 Debra Lee Rugh

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-320-0677

4975 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303 A4123393 $3,095,000 Debra Lee Rugh

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-320-0677

1560 Harbor Cay Lane A4128433 $5,495,000 Ian Addy Pa

5372 Sandhamn Place A4112016 $2,998,000 Richard Perlman

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

1621 Harbor Cay Lane A4141405 $2,750,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-350-5022

435 L Ambiance Drive K506 A4138461 $2,349,000 Kathleen Callender

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-321-3115

571 Putting Green Lane A4133920 $1,994,900 Maureen Horn

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

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

Robert and Marisol Proctor, of Sarasota, sold their home at 89 N. Washington Drive to Audrie Sonzogni, of Long Valley, N.J., for $1,829,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 2,994 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.6 million in 2014.

LIDO SHORES

Arthur and Grace Bienvenue, of Dartmouth, Mass., sold their Unit 503 condominium at 350 S. Polk Drive to Allan Varner, of Sarasota, for $400,000. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,036 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $138,900 in 1994.

ST. ARMANDS KEY

ST. ARMANDS TOWER

David and Paula Sheppard, trustees, sold the Unit 81 condominium at 101 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Robert and Barbara Nichol, of Dallas, for $710,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,275 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $575,000 in 2010.

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435 L Ambiance Drive H202 A4113356 $1,750,000 Klaus Lang

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LOCAL LEGACY. GLOBAL VISION. 601 Longboat Club Road 201S A4144168 $1,475,000 Ian Addy Pa

25 Lighthouse Point Drive A4108131 $5,200,000 Ian Addy Pa

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

2410 Harbourside Drive 123 A4144772 $1,195,000 Julie Klick

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360 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 313 A4139706 $999,000 Francoise Borel

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-228-3768

2525 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 10F A4136905 $899,000 Tom Delaney

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-387-3990

392 Firehouse Lane A4145219 $875,000 Mary Defrank

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-544-0214

541 Chipping Lane A4121363 $825,000 Jonathan Fox

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

1211 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 603 A4142401 $797,000 Marilyn Brown

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-928-7380

2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 7B A4144548 $749,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-6673

3070 Grand Bay Boulevard 612 A4141995 $659,900 Robert Dardas

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-376-7591

2109 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 1501 A4144098 $599,000 Marcia Salkin

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-376-6121

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 4 through Feb. 10, in order of dollar amounts.

Jenifer Schwell

APPLICANT Meghan Sue Davis Gilberto Zapatero Donna De Phillips Suzan Gaynes Hugh Shook Joan Partridge Robert Emery Keith Callahan Kenneth French Frederick Gentner Jeffrey Johnson Reece Pierce Terry Fleming

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Steve Said

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Downtown Waterfront Residence with 40' dock on sailboat water $1,995,000

William Flinter William Long James Armstrong Marc Cannon George Bader James Armstrong Joan Bergstrom

$6,500 $6,187 $6,000 $5,117 $2,000 $900 n/a

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A trusted real estate professional, Jenifer Schwell brings 25 years of in-depth market knowledge and expertise to work on your behalf. Her command of the market and time-tested negotiating experience, often dealing with intricate and complex transactions, produce a flawless transaction without stress or last minute concerns. From the very first meeting to closing and beyond, Jenifer’s guidance makes buying or selling real estate a true pleasure. As a result, she has earned a long list of loyal clients who have bought and sold properties with her many times over, and trust her implicitly.

You can be confident you are working with the very best when you choose Jenifer. Please visit JeniferSchwell.michaelsaunders.com to learn more.

AMOUNT $1 million $208,017 $49,000 $46,800 $40,965 $28,000 $19,805 $16,145 $14,440 $12,500 $9,980 $9,105 $8,500

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61 S. Boulevard of the Presidents • St. Armands

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS PERMIT 7141 La Lenaire Drive Single-family home 6465 Gulfside Road Interior alterations 2295 GMD, No. 615 Kitchen alterations 551 Harbor Cove Circle Re-roof 724 Dream Island Road Boat lift and dock 5555 GMD, No. 104 Bathrooms 796 Marbury Lane Boat lift and dock 607 Buttonwood Drive Pool cage 4800 GMD, No. PH-5 Windows 757-765 Spanish Drive N. Re-roof 6328 Laguna Drive Two boat lifts 801 Penfield St. Re-roof 3660 GMD, No. A-302 Window and door replacement 6111 GMD Single-family home demolition 654 Jungle Queen Way Single-family home demolition 3270 Bayou Sound Pool resurfacing 3710 GMD Window and doors 2912 GMD Addition 630 De Narvaez Drive Shed 3710 GMD, No. G-29 Siding 2912 GMD Re-roof 733 Lands End Drive Certificate of occupancy 540 Chipping Lane Certificate of occupancy

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Coastal Contemporary North Longboat Key Waterfront $1,615,000

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key 920 Bayshore Road A4133407 $580,000 Lawrence Zeigler

Nokomis/North Venice 941-388-4447 941-228-2612

1000 Longboat Club Road 603 A4121022 $549,000 Catherine De’Ath

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-350-9799

770 Russell Street A4145205 $539,000 Cathy Meldahl

941.356.3829

With 17+ years in real estate, Carol Cohen offers the trust, integrity and high level of service that she herself would expect from a Realtor.

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-724-7228

n Ranked in the top 4 individual agents in volume for Michael Saunders Longboat Key offices in 2014. n 30-year background in sales, marketing, management & real estate 2000 Harbourside Drive 1504 A4119984 $450,000 Tammy Mast

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-256-6543

6750 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 177 A4141672 $354,900 Maruta Miluns

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-374-9702

6800 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 190 A4137167 $344,900 Tina Rudek, Pa

n A resident of Sarasota and Longboat Key for 28+ years

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-920-0303

n Specialist in luxury waterfront property n 2014 President’s Award Recipient Carol would be proud to assist you with one of life’s most important decisions — buying and selling your home. Contact her today.

CarolCohen@michaelsaunders.com

527 Sutton Place A4119419 $299,900 Anna Kaminski

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-374-3200

4370 Chatham Drive 104 A4145484 $275,000 Malihe Karimi

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-386-5099

4235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G203 A4136764 $245,000 Eileen (Dee Dee) Burke

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-266-8949

Country Club Shores 560 Chipping Lane A4125400 $2,150,000

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2450 Harbourside Drive 242 A4133323 $1,025,000

White Sands of Longboat whitesandsoflongboat.com 800.230.2428

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641 Ranger Lane A4138569 $5,850,000 Michael Moulton

Veranda Beach Club verandabeachclub.com 800.411.5511

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Mary Moore REALTOR

941-323-2520 | marymooreflrealtor@gmail.com

PREMIER LOCATION at the end of the park, facing the marina. Lovely 2BR/2BA mobile home is ready for a new owner. $169,900

www.WagnerRealty.com

BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEWS 2BR/2BA condo is turnkey furnished. Roomy MBR, walk-in shower & cedar lined closet. Heated pool, tennis, boat ramp, boat dock & clubhouse. Includes carport & deeded beach access. $269,000

GREAT GULF TO BAY, pet friendly community! Spacious 2/2 condo with lots of updates and nice Bay View. Heated pool, boat slips, tennis courts, kayak launch, beach access and more! $440,000

Plymouth Harbor welcomes four new members to board of trustees

Plymouth Harbor Inc. added four members to its board of trustees.

Kathryn Carr is a real estate attorney and partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP. Dr. Alan Grindal is a board certified neurologist and fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.

Ambassador James McGee spent 30 years in the Foreign Service working in support of U.S. policy. He served as ambassador to Swaziland, Madagascar, Comoros and Zimbabwe.

Cade Sibley will be chairwoman of the Plymouth Harbor Foundation board of trustees. A Longboat Key resident, she worked in advanced estate, businesstransfer and investment-planning strategies.

Sarasota World Affairs Council to host Cuba trip FAIRWAY BAY 2BR/2BA CONDO with large private terrace overlooking Sarasota Bay. Remodeled kitchen with granite counters. Amenities include private beach, tennis & pickle ball courts. Close to St. Armands Circle. $469,000 REDUCED

FANTASTIC GULFSIDE COMPLEX offering many activities for all! This lovely 2BR/2BA, first floor unit has a view of the tennis courts. Plenty of space for families & entertaining. $509,000

3BR/3BA RENOVATED close to the beach and a spacious 1BR/1BA guest suite with separate entrance. Saltwater screened pool, wood burning fireplace & new high impact windows. Great rental income. $899,900

BUILDABLE LOT DIRECT BAYFRONT in Country Club Shores with southerly aspect. Enjoy unsurpassed views of Sarasota and the Bay. $3,100,000

Nightly and weekly rentals available: 941-387-8344

www.WagnerRealty.com

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The Sarasota World Affairs Council is hosting an educational and cultural trip to Cuba from March 28 to April 1.

The tour will be limited to 50 participants and will emphasize the historic and cultural aspects of Havana.

The five-day, four-night trip will include tours of several museums and historic sites.

Cost is $1,850 and includes round-trip airfare from Miami, all meals and beverages, a five-star hotel, bus liner, an English-speaking guide and all visas and airport fees.

Contact Jorge Fernandez at 215-859-3275 or jifernandez1@ aol.com.

Linda Weber

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Debby McClung is opening Feel Good Yoga on Longboat Key.

Feel Good Yoga Studio opens its doors Debby McClung is opening a new yoga studio on Longboat Key called Feel Good Yoga with two morning classes Feb. 17.

To celebrate the opening day, at 9 a.m., there will be “Feel Good Yoga” for all levels, and at 10:30 a.m., there will be “Feel Good Movement” for all levels.

Cost is $15 for a single class; $70 for a five-class card valid for two months; and $130 for a 10-class card valid for three months.

The studio is located at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Call McClung at 904-610-7565, or visit debbymcclung.com.

Talk to Tina today Your Real Estate Connection

Call Tina Rudek (941) 920-0303 Tina@LBKRealEstate.com

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DIRECT BAY FRONT – 4287 sq.ft. elevated TOWNHOUSE WITH DOCK – Located in the home, 4 Bdrm + Den, 3 Ba, 4 car gar, deep LBK Club, 2BR/2 ½BA, 2 car garage & lots of $ water dock on an oversized lot of 30,569. storage.

549,000 $ 2,229,000

Cathy C. Meldahl, P.A. Your Longboat Key Community Realtor • Consistent top producer on Longboat Key • In-depth knowledge of the real estate market • Active in our community with Longbeach Village Association Longboat Key Historical Society Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Longboat Key Center for the Arts Longboat Key Garden Club

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Open House Sunday 1- 4 L’AMBIANCE – Direct Gulf front 3BR/3BA with views from Gulf to the golf course. 2820 sq.ft. wood flrs, high ceilings, open plan $ from front to back.

1,799,000

Linda Weber

WATERFRONT LBKY FAIRWAY BAY TOWN HOME WITH OPEN BAY BOAT SLIP

Office 941.387.1863 | Cell 941.504.2000 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

lindaweber@longboatwaterfront.com WWW.LONGBOATWATERFRONT.COM

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Fully Renovated 3bdrm/2.5 bth 2000+sq ft. Wood Flooring Throughout.

New Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances. All New HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical, and 2 Car Garage. Private Beach Access. For Sale By Owner.

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BAY ISLES BAYOU – Updated from top to bottom, 3BR/4BA, high ceilings, marble flrs, beautiful private pool. $ 899,000

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Gayle Sobieck, Gerry Sullivan, Jane Cronin and Myriam Haddad

Bassist John Lamb, pianist Dick Reynolds, leader and drummer Al Hixon, saxophonist and vocalist Sura Charlier, moderator and clarinetist Tony Swain, trombonist Dick Hamilton and trumpeter and flugelhorn player Jim Martin.

Longboat Island Chapel has a jazzy Sunday

St. Mary welcomes new members

Longboat Island Chapel hosted an overflowing congregation for its 23rd annual Jazz Worship Sunday Feb. 14.

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— KRISTEN HERHOLD Pat McGouran, Eileen Hassel and Barbara Gurchiek

Ron Raczkowski and Lauri Slade, both of Cedars Tennis Resort

Andree Huffine Coldwell Banker Previews International Property Specialist

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Duane Compton and Sue Wertman, of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, recently asked Cedars Tennis Resort to donate bicycles to Turning Points, an organization that supplies bicycles to homeless people for transportation.

Cedars responded with a donation of 18 used bicycles.

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TIDES Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.

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Condos/Apts. For Rent

Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

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

LIDO BEACH: 9th FL Panoramic Gulf View, 1050sq.ft., 1BD/1.5 BA, Balcony, TKF. Now to 9/30/16. Starting @ $2800. 60 day minimum.

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WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA overlooking Sarasota Bay. Upper level, unfurnished. Beautiful water LP Missing: and city views. Walk to St. Armand’s Circle or # 201000566 downtown.

Over 55 community. No pets or smokers. Cable, pool & clubhouse. ANNUAL LEASE: $1800/mo. Free boat slip and kayak storage based upon availability. (508) 801−8243

Condos For Sale

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

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale

Boats

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DIRECT GULFFRONT: Bradenton Beach, 2BR/1BA. Updated end unit, small complex.

Incredible views. FSBO. $499,000. 941-962-8220.

Merchandise Wanted

Sale by owner: LBK, 2br/3ba, +sleeping loft, Banyan Bay Club, top floor. Remodeled with open kitchen, tile throughout, all updated appliances, new climate control, turnkey. See photos at: VRBO.com list #95862. $545K. Call 207-423-3763.

COINS, STAMPS, GOLD & SILVER WANTED. IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. Suncoast Stamp Company, 8520 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

941-921-9761. Open Monday thru Friday 10-5.

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EXCELLENT OFF-ISLAND Investment. Commercial Office Condo, 5306 Cortez (directly across from Walmart). FSBO. $169,000. 941-962-8220.

Homes For Sale

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

2BE/2BA WITH extraordinary location. Private dock on canal, close to ICW, pool, tennis, fitness, beach, bay. Owner - agent principals only. $475,000. 941-376-7996.

Please call John Carl Medi Spa at: 941-330-8000

PHILANTHROPISTS, PURCHASING a Home or Condo? Brooke O'Malley gives closing rebates from CLUB REALTY to make a Donation from $2,000.00 - $50,000.00, to the charity of your choice. Call to interview 941-726-2677.

ADVERTISE YOUR

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

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

Help Wanted PART TIME cleaning/light maintenance 3 days a week 4−5 hours per day. Please email resumé to: donna@longboatkeybeachcomber.com. (941) 383−1083.

Condos/Apts. For Rent L’AMBIANCE: LBK. Luxury beachfront 2BR/3BA. See details under Seasonal/Vacation rentals. View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com LONGBOAT KEY: 2BR/2BA Canal front condo.

Walk to beaches and restaurants, boat dock, 1st floor. No pets. Available now. Annual $1750/mo.

941-374-1680.

GARAGE SALE As low as $17.50 for 1 week!

Get a discount when you run your ad in more than one Observer.

CALL 941-955-4888

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1% INCENTIVE Buyers/Sellers on Resale, New Construction, New Listings*

2BR/2BA: LBK. Turnkey, March/ April 2016. Beach and marina, steps to beach. $2240/mo. 2/mo. minimum. No pets. 55+. 941-232-1357.

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West of Trail Home on Deep water yacht basin.

3BR/2.5BA, pool. $1,500,000.

Longboat Key House on Canal. Davits/ Dock. $495,000.

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

Longboat Key: 3BR detached villa, docks, pool, beach. Completely Remodeled and Designer Furnished. $399,000.

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FloRIDA VACATIon ConnECTIon www.Flvacationconnection.com 941-387-9709 877-705-2460

Luxury Downton Sarasota Condo: 2BR. $399,000.

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

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

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West Bradenton: 4BR/2BA, Remodeled, new roof, $160,000.

LONGBOAT KEY: 2BR house on canal, walk to private beach. Available March & April. $5000/mo.

914-548-5300.

Sarasota Villa: 2BR2BA on Golf Course, updated, $149,900.

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

Beach to Bay. On-site management. Pools, tennis, boat slips. Visit: www.FloridaRent.com for information and virtual tours. 800-333-7335, 941-383-3117.

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Golden Gate Point: 1BR, downtown Sarasota, granite, Stainless. $219,900.

Sarasota House: renovated, 3BR/2BA, carport, $239.900.

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*Call for Details. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

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WANTED: TO rent 2BR/2BA condo for responsible, retired couple on Longboat Key or possibly Lido Key with Gulf or Bay water view for minimum of 3 months. Jan., Feb., March, 2017. 941-552-8626.

This week’s Cryptoquiz answers

1) Unconventional, 2) Polio, 3) Fashion, 4) Bull Moose, 5) Republican Alice Roosevelt Longworth Feb 18 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49) This week’s Sudoku answers

WINDWOOD BAY: 2BR/2BA, total renovation, open cherry cabinets, Travertine and Crema marble, jacuzzi. $429,000. 941-383-9010.

Announcements

Marinas Skin Care Treatments, Rosemary’s Skin Care or Vicki’s Hair Styling

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Island Boat Sales We Are Busy - Need More Boats!

16 Years, Hundreds Of Boats Sold.

“Business On A Handshake” We Also Buy Boats www.Islandboatsales.net Call Dave: 941-228-3489

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

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Venetian Golf & River Club: 3/2.5/2, pool. Built 2015. $399,000.

BEACHPLACE, LONGBOAT KEY: 2BR/2BA, 1503/sq.ft. condo, beautifully maintained with updates. May rent this unit 12 times per year, minimum 1 month. Offered at $499,999. Babette Paige, Coldwell Banker. 941-587-1045.

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Autos Wanted

DRY DOCK Boat Slip: Longboat Key, Unit-2124. $295/mo. 6/month minimum. Or for Sale $19,900.

708-267-6704.

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Open Saturday & Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m.

4937 Silkwood Dr. $435,000 Almost $150,000 in updates in this move in ready 4/2/2 cul-de-sac pool home in Bent Tree, a bike ride to school.

Realty Services, Suzanne Schuster 941-228-1978

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LONGBOAT KEY: TIFFANY PLAZA. Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, free Wi-Fi, heated pool, covered parking. Call 941-383-3338.

LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal Resort Properties, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management Accepting New Accounts for Management 941-650-1857 Visit us at: www.rpi-mtgt.com 2016

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Cleaning

Pressure Cleaning

LONGBOAT KEY: Direct Bayfront condominium.

Newly renovated, gorgeous! 2016-2017 Season available, 4/mo. min. $4800/mo. 314-324-8700.

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

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

941-251-5948.

Adult Care Services “Your Home by the Sea� www.casadelmar.net Weekly/Monthly Condominium Rentals 4 Night Minimum Reservations: 941-383-5549 Fax: 941-383-7925 Office Open 7 Days, 9a.m. - 5p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34228

COMPANION/CAREGIVER BY ELENA. Part time or Full time. Good references. 941-896-6076 or 941-526-9704.

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

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

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

Fully equipped 2BR/2BA condos with washer and dryer, and wireless internet in each unit.

Catering

Extra Large Heated Gulf View Swimming Pool!

BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE

Beachfront, Bayfront and In Between Houses or Condos

800-352-0367

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

Insurance LIFETIME LTC Insurance − Unlimited, lifetime Long Term Care benefits for the wealthy.

Use it, you win! Don’t use it, your heirs win!

Call while you’re in good health. 941−355−9445

ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH CHEF’S CHOICE STARCH & VEGETABLE

5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Rental office 9a.m. - 5p.m. M-F

HOMEMADE PIES! AND MUCH MORE... JUST ASK...

Ask about our special rates!

Wagner Realty Since 1939 www.wagnerrentals.com

FRIDAYS OPEN 5P.M.-8P.M. SERVING DINNER ITEMS

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

Landscaping & Lawn Service WEED PULLING, landscape cleaning, re-landscaping, stone, mulch, etc. Man with shovel. Bush cutbacks, monthly maintenance. Free Estimates.

941-565-6523.

RENTAL MANAGEMENT company taking more seasonal and annual properties.

Improve your rental return.

Call 941-782-1559 or visit: www.choosegulfcoast.com for a free rental appraisal

CLASSIFIED LINE AD PRICE First 15 words .........$17.50 per week Each Add’l word ........................... 50¢

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

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AIR CONDITIONING

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L’Ambiance – Sweeping Gulf, Bay & City Views Coveted 9th floor corner 2BR/3.5BA residence with soaring 12-foot ceilings, private elevator foyer, wraparound terrace & 2 garage spaces. Gated community with excellent amenities. $1,595,000

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Riverview Boulevard – Historic Estate Elegant 5BR/6.5BA residence on 210’ of direct Manatee Riverfront w/ dock, lift & Jet Ski lift features 24’ ceilings, wood & marble inlaid floors, gourmet kitchen, lanai pool with fountain & cabana bar, elevator, separate guest house, 3-car garage & so much more. $1,890,000

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Bay Isles - Longboat Key Waterfront Located in the exclusive gated Harbor Section and featuring classic, timeless architecture, this Guy Peterson original designed masterpiece will wow you with its 3,172 square feet of luxury in 3BR/5BA, and walls of glass overlooking the water with views of Sarasota Bay. 2-car garage, boat dock. $2,800,000

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Bayou Hammock Neighborhood - Oversize 150x236Lot Focus on the lot & build your dream home on Longboat Key! Enjoy ideal boating water and the advantage of being slightly off the protected open bay in Bishop’s Bayou.

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Grand Bay 3 - Antigua Plan 3BR/3.5BA apartment with 2,925 SF has sweeping views of Sarasota Bay, downtown and the Longboat Key Golf Course from every room & the wraparound terrace. 2 garage spaces and deeded Beach Club membership included. $1,389,900

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North Casey Key - Villa Crescendo is the epitome of harmony blending the views and sounds of the beach and bay waters from every room. Top-quality-construction in this Phipps designed 4 bedroom residence on North Casey Key. Gulf-to-bay home with private beach. Tranquility & privacy, the perfect family retreat. $4,450,000

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Grand Bay 1 - South-facing 8th Floor Awesome views of Sarasota Bay, city lights and the Gulf of Mexico. 3BR/3.5BA Biscayne Plan apartment with 2,250 square feet, higher ceilings, wood floors & Beautiful built-in’s. $1,149,000

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Atrium #547 – Fairway Bay Beautiful Southwest views of the Bay & Sarasota city lights are featured in this 4th floor turnkey furnished 3 full BR / 2 BA apartment located behind the gates of Bay Isles includes deeded Beach Club membership. $745,000

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