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2015 TOWN ELECTION

DALY’S DAY The commission gets one new face and one familiar face with the election of Jack Daly and Phill Younger.

YOUR TOWN BABY SHARK CATCHES A BREAK

The Longboat Key Garden Club is seeking applicants through March 20 for summer camp program grants.

Grants are available for Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Wekiva Youth Camp, in Apopka, and camp programs at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Beach loss erodes property owners’ wallets L’Ambiance’s vanishing beach could also cause a $465,000 insurance credit to disappear.

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DISTRICT 4 Larry Grossman 28.06%

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PICTURE OF HEALTH

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WINNER Jack Daly 71.94%

Ian Rutledge decided to go fishing Monday behind L’Ambiance condominium.

He expected to catch some small fish; what he didn’t expect, however, was to reel in a baby shark. Rutledge unhooked and released the shark and continued his day of fishing.

Rutledge is from Toronto and is in Longboat Key visiting his father, who lives in L’Ambiance.

Residents pledge to lose a ton of weight.

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of unprocessed foods.

THE WEIGHT IS OVER

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WINNER Phill Younger 76.23%

Gene Jaleski 23.77%

District 4 Commissioner Jack Daly and At-Large Commissioner Phill Younger celebrate their decisive victories Tuesday night at Club Longboat's clubhouse.

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Commission confident Bullock isn’t leaving town

Sand isn’t the only thing disappearing for south-end Gulfside property owners.

A lack of recreational beach behind L’Ambiance means that a $465,000 annual flood insurance credit is in jeopardy, according to L’Ambiance resident and Commissioner Irwin Pastor.

Approximately four years ago, Pastor said L’Ambiance hired engineers who worked for a year and a half to secure the annual premium reduction for the condo association for a $1 million annual flood insurance policy.

“Then, the beach started eroding, and we started to worry,” Pastor said.

It turns out L’Ambiance residents had reason to worry.

The lack of beach behind the condo now has the insurer considering rescinding the $465,000 SEE BEACH PAGE 5A

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Who will be Longboat Key’s next town manager if Dave Bullock opts to retire?

Commissioners don’t think they need to start the search just yet.

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Longboat Key town commissioners are pretty sure Town Manager Dave Bullock isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And commissioners are hopeful they can work together with Bullock, 65, on a plan for life without him before he retires.

All seven commissioners spoke to the Longboat Observer last week and said they believe there’s enough work going on to keep Bullock busy. Each commissioner also believes that Bullock, who began his fourth year as town manager Oct. 31, 2014, will allow an amendment to contract that automatically extends his the

agreement by an additional three years to take effect.

Bullock won’t release a timetable for his eventual departure date but told the Longboat Observer two weeks ago he “spends absolutely no time thinking about his contract” and “I came here to do stuff, and the next 12 months are extremely busy.”

Bullock has said he won’t formulate a succession plan for the commission unless asked to do so in a public meeting by commissioners.

The Longboat Observer gathered each commissioner’s take on Bullock and how the town should handle succession planning.

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DAVE BULLOCK

JIM BROWN MAYOR

“I’m aware there are concerns about a succession plan. I think people are concerned Dave’s assistant is not the person to replace him. I’m not sure Anne (Ross) has the personality it takes to handle a commission, but I could be wrong. I’ve seen a lot of positive change in Anne since she started in this position.

“It’s unfortunate when someone decides to leave and you have to find someone, like when Bruce St. Denis resigned. I have a good relationship with Dave, and I get the sense he’s in no rush to leave.

He said he would give us five years.

“I think he’s excited about the projects we have going on. He doesn’t have a term limit. It’s the commission’s job to find a replacement, and they’ll do it when it needs to be done.”

JACK DUNCAN VICE MAYOR

“It’s not Dave Bullock’s responsibility to find his replacement.

We make that hire.

“But my view is, yes, he should be working with us to

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begin to formulate a process and a plan to see who we want to evaluate and how should we evaluate. I plan on bringing the suggestion up for a workshop agenda.

“It’s the most important position in the town, and we ought to be better prepared to have talent in place. I don’t want Bullock to ever leave, but I know he’s going to go eventually.”

town manager is in a good position of doing what’s asked of her and learning and growing. It’s a question that can be addressed when the matter comes up, like most towns do. There’s a search, and you find the person who’s right for you at that time.

“There is effort being devoted to make sure all departments are as strong as they can be. We have a well-functioning team in place. I’m more concerned about energies being devoted to the town instead of spending energies trying to groom someone.”

choice as to whom we put in as a manager. If he has a succession plan, then you’re way ahead of the game. Ultimately we are responsible for making sure we have the best management to run the town.”

IRWIN PASTOR COMMISSIONER

“I haven’t had a discussion with him on a successor, but in his mind, he’s starting to calculate that, I believe. We’re not going to ask him to do anything. Discussions will come into play at the appropriate time when he decides to leave. It’s premature to discuss it any earlier. I think Town Hall is in good shape with a lot of talent. Someone internally may be able to fill that gap when the time comes.”

LYNN LARSON COMMISSIONER

TERRY GANS COMMISSIONER

“I’m not concerned. Dave Bullock committed to his original timetable, and I’m anticipating in September his contract will be extended another three years.

“Longboat Key is a serious enterprise, but it’s not a major business. The current assistant

“We absolutely need a succession plan in place. We don’t want to be left in the lurch and have another disaster like we did when we went through four town managers when Bruce St. Denis left.

“It’s never a bad idea to plan for the future. I think Dave Bullock should help us create a succession plan for his eventual replacement. Anne Ross might be better served as an eventual replacement for Juan Florensa as the Public Works director with her background. But Dave can help us decide what’s best, and he should be a part of the process.”

PHILL YOUNGER COMMISSIONER

“It’s always good to have plans.

I can’t tell you where we will be going when he leaves. It’s not bad to have a succession plan.

It’s an evolving situation. It’s a manager’s prerogative. When it gets to the end for Dave, it is still going to be the commission’s

PAT ZUNZ COMMISSIONER

“I don’t think it’s (succession planning) a bad thing. It doesn’t mean the commission has to accept his choice. But it’s wise to plan for a successor. Whomever he picks, we should consider.

But it’s not written in stone that (person) has to be the new town manager. Dave is not likely to leave us in the lurch and run out the door on us. He enjoys what he does. It’s not a chore to him, and he has a lot of projects on his plate.

“But it’s realistic he’s not going to be doing this forever. He is always looking to see where strengths are. He’s been using Anne Ross more and she has considerable ability, and is becoming more comfortable with projects handed to her. I’m comfortable with the way Dave’s going about it.”

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2015 TOWN ELECTION

Daly, Younger:

CALL TO SERVE Jack Daly and Phill Younger coasted onto the commission, each receiving more than 70% of the Key-wide vote.

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B.J. Bishop and Jack Daly celebrate Daly’s win Tuesday night. Bishop answered the call from Town Clerk Trish Granger announcing Daly's win.

J

ack Daly has a new title: Longboat Key District 4 commissioner.

And Phill Younger kept the title he has had for nearly five years: Longboat Key at-large commissioner.

Daly and Younger easily won seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in the March 10 general municipal election.

Daly became the new face of the commission with 1,295 votes, or 71.95% of ballots cast, compared with challenger Larry Grossman’s 505 votes, or 28.05%.

Younger, meanwhile, held onto his seat with 1,379 votes, or 76.22% of the total, compared with the 430 votes, or 23.77% his challenger, Gene Jaleski, received.

Neither Grossman nor Jaleski had actively fundraised during the election.

Daly and Younger gathered with more than 75 supporters at the clubhouse of Club Longboat, where Daly has lived for 20 years.

Those in attendance witnessed a clear-sky sunset on the Gulf in a clubhouse filled with American flag streamers.

At 7:18 p.m., Daly’s cell phone started ringing. It was Town Clerk Trish Granger calling to give him the news he had won the election over Grossman.

But Daly didn’t have his phone.

Key resident and Planning and Zoning board member B.J. Bishop had taken the phone away from Daly around 7 p.m.

“What can I say?” Bishop said.

“I’m a control freak, and I didn’t want him to miss the call.”

Bishop quickly yelled to a silent crowd that Daly had won the race, and the crowed roared with cheers and applause.

Commissioner Phill Younger and his wife, Fanny, celebrate his third term.

Younger received a hug and two kisses from his wife after he got the news.

“I am humbled by the support and newfound friendship I have received from so many since I began this journey,” Daly said.

“I’m really excited. All during this campaign, I felt I could add value to this commission. Now I have an opportunity to do just that, and I won’t let the taxpayers down.”

Younger, meanwhile, held onto his phone tightly and took his cellphone call from Granger a few feet away from the crowd.

“Congratulations, Commissioner Younger. You have to put up with us for another two years,” Granger told Younger over the phone.

Younger laughed, telling

HOW LONGBOAT VOTED District 4 Jack Daly Larry Grossman

Manatee County Sarasota County 364 (66.18%) 931 (72.73%) 179 (32.54%) 326 (25.46%

At-large Phill Younger Gene Jaleski

Manatee County Sarasota County 387 (70.36%) 992 (77.75%) 151 (27.45%) 279 (21.8%)

Manatee County Sarasota County Under votes (no candidate selected) 19 32 Over votes (both candidates selected) 0 0 Absentee ballots rejected 1 0

Granger, “No, you and everyone else has to put up with me for another two years.”

Younger hugged his wife, Fanny, and his daughter, Rosemary, more than once and took handshakes and hugs from the crowd.

After the applause and cheers died down, the Youngers found each other for a group hug, and Fanny was finally able to give her husband a kiss.

“I’ve been waiting to do that,” Fanny Younger exclaimed. Then, she went in for a second kiss.

Younger said it’s an honor to serve on the commission for a final term.

“I don’t consider this a victory so much for Jack and I as I do a victory for Longboat Key,” Younger said. “The voters have clearly spoken, and I think this commission continues to head in the proper direction.”

Jaleski and Grossman both told the Longboat Observer separately over the phone that their campaigns had purpose and created a forum for the community to debate the issues.

“I had fun having a community dialogue with the community for the past few months, and I’m glad I ran,” Jaleski said. “I have no regrets.”

Grossman said one of the reasons he ran was he couldn’t let

Daly “just walk onto the commission.”

“If Gene and I didn’t run, that would have been a travesty to have people just walk on the commission with no debate or questions raised about commissioner performance,” Grossman said. “If there’s no need to debate or discuss community issues at election time and no need to vote or have community engagement, then that’s not healthy for any town.”

Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, meanwhile, received some congratulatory hugs and kisses from those who remembered he ran unopposed.

“I’m pretty happy with how this turned out tonight,” Duncan said.

“It’s a great night for the Key, and I look forward to another two years.”

Daly, a retired engineering planner, attorney and former president and CEO of International U.S. Association of Pipelines, previously served as president of his condominium association for approximately 10 years and is currently vice chairman of the town’s Planning and Zoning Board. He was the only candidate who was a newcomer to running for the commission. In 2013, Grossman ran against Mayor Jim Brown, who has reached the term limit for the District 4 seat.

Younger, a Bayou resident, is an engineer and attorney who retired after 32 years with Delta Airlines.

He ran for the commission unsuccessfully in March 2010 against incumbent Hal Lenobel but was then appointed to the commission two months later after Jaleski resigned from the seat just more than a year into his term.

This year’s six-day early voting period drew 627 voters, compared with 1,121 during last year’s seven-day early voting window.

Daly, Younger and Duncan will be sworn into their terms at the commission’s statutory meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.

Daly will take the seat Brown vacates after six years as the District 4 representative.

This term will be both Younger and Duncan’s final two years in office before they reach term limits.

LONGBOAT KEY VOTER TURNOUT

29.61%

Voter turnout was lower for this election than for any Longboat Key Town Commission election in at least five years.

Of the town’s 6,181 registered voters, just 1,830 — or 29.61% cast ballots.

In Manatee County, 550 of 2,060 of eligible residents, or 26.7%, voted. Turnout in Sarasota County was 31.06%, with 1,280 of 4,121 of those registered voting.

Last year’s turnout was 36.29% for an election that featured two commission races and a Sarasota County school tax referendum.

Early voting was down 44% compared with last year, with 627 voters taking advantage of the six-day window, compared with the 1,121 votes that were cast early last year.

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Town talks trash troubles Town staff and the Longboat Key Town Commission aren’t happy with Waste Management, the trash company that, in July, received a new contract that runs through June 30, 2021 and includes two additional three-year renewal options.

Town Manager Dave Bullock informed commissioners at their March 2 regular meeting that a garbage truck broke down in Bay Isles earlier that day. The truck had to be towed from the island and trash was still being picked up late that evening.

“This is a continuing problem,” said Commissioner Phill Younger.

“They got their contract, and their service has dropped like a rock.”

Mayor Jim Brown said he’s seen trucks showing up later and later each scheduled morning to pick up trash.

“Now the trucks are stopping and picking up trash down Gulf of Mexico Drive at rush hour on their way off the island,” Brown said. “That’s the worst time to pick up trash and cause more traffic problems.”

Bullock said his staff is aware of the issues and promised to work closely with Waste Management officials to address the problems.

“We’re saying things to them,” Bullock said. “We’ve noticed the delays and breakdowns like you have and will continue to say more things to them.”

Roundabout, undergrounding funds approved The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a budget amendment March 2 that allows for a $15,000 transfer from the road and bridge fund to pay for a feasibility study about possible roundabouts at Longboat Club Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Concept designs will cost $4,300, and the remaining $10,700 would be used to take the concepts to the next level if the town chooses to proceed.

Town Manager Dave Bullock will provide an update on roundabout concepts at the commission’s March 23 workshop.

The commission also approved a $100,000 budget transfer from its commission contingency fund for a Key-wide underground utilities study.

Code board gains a new member The Longboat Key Town Commission appointed Jerry Whitehead to the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board at its regular meeting March 2.

Whitehead, a Country Club Shores resident, will finish a twoyear term that expires May 11, 2016 that former board member James McGuire vacated.

A retired commercial real estate broker, Whitehead also serves on the Town Center Steering Committee. He previously served on the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee and a Planning and Zoning Board a boat- and trailerparking subcommittee.

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Beachgoers have no recreational beach to walk on behind L’Ambiance at high tide.

right now, so we don’t want to see it climb any further,” Pastor said.

“We hate to wind up in a situation where our rating is increased and we have to pay that kind of money because of the erosion.”

L’Ambiance is working with an insurance adviser to hold onto its credit for another year while the town works to address the erosion issue.

Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa said he’s been informed of the insurance issue at L’Ambiance, and the town is working as fast as it can to address the erosion issue behind the community and neighboring Islandside condominiums that include The Pierre, Longboat Key Towers, Sanctuary and The Privateer.

Condo tower association officials at The Pierre, Longboat Towers, Sanctuary and The Privateer didn’t return phone calls

seeking comment about whether they are having similar flood insurance policy issues because of the erosion.

So much sand has been lost that at high tide, Gulf water laps at 7-foot beach escarpments that are being kept in place by large areas of vegetated dunes. The wall of sand behind the condos is revealing roots from the dunes as the sand escarpment continues to brace for high tides. The sand wall also makes it difficult for beachgoers to get to the shoreline from their condos.

Florensa said he visits the south-end erosion hot spots weekly to stay apprised of the situation, noting that despite the looks of the beach, there’s still a healthy vegetative dune system in place behind the condos that will keep the condos protected until sand arrives from a New Pass dredging project in summer 2016.

“I know that doesn’t help assuage the concerns residents have right now with their policies, but we’re doing everything

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Army Corps of Engineers), those permits and projects could be delayed.

Florensa, however, wants to stress to residents that sand is coming to the south end with or without a scheduled New Pass dredging.

Town Manager Dave Bullock said he will bring back an emergency dump truck project again if judicial challenges by Jaleski, McClash or environmental groups delay the dredging projects.

“The commission told us if there’s a delay in the (south end) project, to bring back the $1.5 million truck haul project,” Bullock said.

Florensa said the town is currently working on revising permits for emergency dump truck sand haul projects for the south end and portions of the middle of the island.

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credit because the insurance rating for the property is being reduced as a result of the eroding shoreline.

“The unpredictability of the erosion behind our buildings now has our insurance policy in an unpredictable situation,” Pastor said. “It’s been brought to our attention that credit might not be secure moving forward.”

Currently, 137 L’Ambiance unit owners split a policy that costs approximately $535,000, paying $3,905.10 per unit toward the policy annually.

If the $465,000 credit is rescinded and the policy’s cost jumps to $1 million annually, unit owners will see their assessments for the policy rise to $7,299.27.

The flood insurance policy is just part of a maintenance fee that L’Ambiance residents pay.

“The flood policy already makes up a third of that maintenance fee

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we can to get sand to that part of the island,” Florensa said. “Permits for the project are coming.”

Florensa said he expects the state to issue an intent to issue permit for a New Pass dredging project “any day now.”

The town hopes to take 315,000 cubic yards of sand in a $3 million dredging project from New Pass to fill in eroded areas on the south end.

And early as this summer, the town hopes to perform a $3.5 million dredging project of Longboat Pass to fill in eroded areas of the north-end and mid-Key erosion hot spots.

But, if objections to the dredging project permits are filed via judicial challenges (former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash and Village resident Gene Jaleski have already submitted emails disputing portions of the projects to the U.S.

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Landau pipes up about wastewater flow Can the town stop the flow of saltwater and excess tax dollars across the bay for treatment?

EXPERT EYE Wastewater isn’t the only town issue that Lenny Landau has examined with his engineer eyes: In December 2010, Landau gave a fiveminute presentation called “The Beaches of Longboat Key” that suggested the town didn’t need to perform islandwide beach nourishment projects.

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Lenny Landau has tried to solve this riddle for the past four years: Why does the amount of wastewater the town pays to treat exceed the amount the town buys?

“It should be the opposite,” Landau said. “A lot of wastewater is lost to washing cars, irrigation and so forth. You should always have to pay more for the water you bring onto the island than the water that leaves the island because some is lost down drains (to wash cars, irrigate lawns, fill pools, etc.).”

Landau will give a water and wastewater presentation to the Longboat Key Town Commission at its 1 p.m. March 23 regular workshop at Town Hall at the request of Vice Mayor Jack Duncan.

Landau declined to provide details or release a copy of his presentation, but he said the presentation would include suggestions on how to proceed.

“If a problem like this is this big, what do we do about it?”

Landau said. “Do you address it and is it worth fixing or trying something new? That’s my intent with looking at this data. To start a dialogue.”

Landau and Public Works

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Lenny Landau is now using town water and wastewater data to help figure out how to stop so much saltwater from being sent to Manatee County for treatment.

Director Juan Florensa have talked about the problem for a while now, Florensa said.

Florensa said the problem islands like Longboat Key have is saltwater seeping into wastewater pipes, which is then funneled across the bay for treatment.

“Saltwater leaking into the system is almost 50% of our wastewater treated now,” Landau said.

“I call it the river beneath us. And taxpayers are paying to treat that river that’s leaking into the system.”

Since 2002, the town has spent $6 million performing sliplining

projects in areas of the Key that have the oldest wastewater pipes, which are susceptible to saltwater intrusion, to stop as much saltwater as possible from getting into the pipes.

“It’s worked well in certain areas of the Key like in Country Club Shores, but it hasn’t worked as well in areas like Longbeach Village that have lower elevations,” Florensa said. “It’s an ongoing process we wrestle with as a barrier island.”

A mechanical engineer who consults for General Electric, Landau began studying the issue

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after examining the town’s population trends in 2010, when he was on the former Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) board of directors. He decided to analyze population trends he thought would signal when people were on the island and when they were away.

He obtained town data on water consumption, Longboat Observer circulation numbers, rainfall, water usage by address and even church attendance.

Landau said the water and wastewater figures “were the most startling observations.”

“I knew there were more people here in February and March than in September, but the water usage data didn’t show it. It was the start of this adventure,” he said.

In February 2012, Landau created a report showing that unoccupied single-family homes are using more water when they are unoccupied, which confirms that water consumption data can’t be used as a population indicator.

The No. 1 cause of lost water is running toilets, according to Landau. In many cases, water is lost to a leak, either through a faucet, shower or sink inside the home or through outside lines.

Landau’s wife, Susan, is also a community advocate and the past president of the Longboat Key Garden Club.

“She gets excited about things like Bayfront Park and improving the island’s amenities,” Landau said. “I’m interested in that stuff too, but I can’t contribute. I get excited about data and numbers.

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Project Longboat: A town timeline The following projects are on the town’s agenda for the next two years.

DECEMBER 2015: TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT PLANNING Planning and design work on the overlay district that will shape a future town center is scheduled for completion. Meanwhile, conceptual planning and design work is underway.

“We don’t know where town center is going but the next several months are the time where we make that decision,” Bullock said.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock said a couple of weeks ago he’s “here to do stuff, and there’s a lot to do.”

He wasn’t kidding.

A project review update he presented during the Longboat Key Town Commission’s March 2 regular meeting lists 13 town projects with different timelines and completion dates that town staff is keeping close watch over.

Here are the biggest projects, along with possible completion dates.

JUNE 2015 : NORTH-END GROINS Construction of two permeableadjustable groins near the North Shore Road beach access to hold sand in that area will be completed, and the popular beach access will reopen.

SEPTEMBER 2015: LONGBOAT PASS DREDGING PROJECT Dredging Longboat Pass to bring sand to the north and mid-Key portions of the island once the north-end groins are installed could begin if the project isn’t challenged. The project could be completed by March 2016.

JANUARY 2016: WASTEWATER SUBAQUEOUS PIPELINE Construction on a new $20 million pipeline that funnels wastewater under Sarasota Bay to a Manatee County treatment facility could begin. Currently in the

planning stages, designs for the pipeline will begin in April. The pipeline will take approximately one year to complete.

MAY 2016: BAYFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENTS The town hopes to complete park improvements that have been under discussion for at least 14 years. After whittling down the project’s price, the town hopes to hire a contractor as early as April and start construction as soon as November.

SUMMER 2016: NEW PASS DREDGING PROJECT That’s the earliest date dredging can begin to bring long-awaited

Bayfront Park improvements could come after the town whittles down the $3.9 million estimate it received last week.

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sand to a highly eroded southend beach area at Islandside. The project will only stay on that track if the project’s permits aren’t challenged.

NOVEMBER 2016: UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING Construction for a project could begin if the project makes its way to voters and they approve it.

Planning and research began last year for a Gulf of Mexico Drive and a possible islandwide utilities undergrounding project. A $100,000 study is underway for its implementation.

“This takes up a lot of planning time more than anything in the immediate future,” Bullock said.

END OF 2016: ZONING CODE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERHAUL The town could complete what every commissioner and commission candidate this year called the town’s most pressing issue — updates to town codes and its comprehensive plan. Planning for these changes have been in the works since last year.

END OF 2016: NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM The town will implement a new computer and software system that handles everything from payroll to utility billing and replaces the current outdated technology. Planning for the new system begins in April, and implementation begins in October.

TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 2015: Longboat Pass dredging project

JUNE 2015 : North-end groins

SUMMER 2016: New Pass dredging project

MAY 2016: Bayfront Park improvements

DECEMBER 2015: Town Center Overlay District planning completion

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Outgoing Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown handled his tenure professionally, competently and with the right humor, humility and authority. His successors should keep him in mind.

JIM BROWN ERA

Outgoing Mayor Jim Brown

Whew. What a wild ride.

When Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown steps down from the Town Commission dais Monday, March 16, he will have completed six of the more eventful, tumultuous years — four of them as mayor — in the history of town commissioners.

And let’s be clear: From his time prior to the commission as a member of a Community Center Advisory Committee and the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board, Brown handled his tenure professionally, competently and with just the right amount of humor and authority.

Let’s add one more: understated vision. Even if he held the gavel and title of mayor, Brown served as one of seven equals on the commission. The town charter prevents a despotic, authoritarian mayor. But it nonetheless takes some skill for the mayor — elected by his fellow commissioners for one-year terms — to guide the group toward a greater, albeit unspoken, vision. Brown did that.

The vision: a Longboat Key that remains what it is — a premier resort-residential community of neighbors, but one that is also sufficiently vibrant and moving in a forward direction.

To be sure, if you look back on Jim Brown’s six years on the Town Commission, it would be difficult to think of any other Longboat mayor whose terms coincided with as many substantive and difficult issues as did Brown’s four terms. We made a list.

Here’s the kicker to this list: Brown addressed all of these issues, except the initial approval of the Key Club plan, while he was mayor. And he addressed them all for nothing.

For no monetary compensation. Not for accolades. Nor for self-aggrandizement. Brown volunteered to serve and run for election because of his character. Pragmatic, not one to be the center of attention, Brown is a firm believer in the approach that if you don’t like something, don’t just complain. If you want something to change, then do something about it.

Get involved. Make a positive contribution. Make a difference.

Professionally, competently.

After Jim Brown leaves Town Hall Monday night, Longboat Key will continue to survive and thrive. But we hope his successors will always keep him and his characteristics, in mind: a elected official who kept taxpayers first; who maintained his composure and patience; who became tough and curt when necessary; who had ample humor and humility; and who had a skill for bringing differing views and personalities to consensus.

Mr. Mayor, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Outstanding service at that.

• Approval of the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s $400 million expansion and redevelopment plan • Resignation of longtime Town Manager Bruce St. Denis • Interim town managers — the late Police Chief Al Hogle and Town Administrator Susan Phillips • Search and hiring of current Town Manager David Bullock (this and the above in a twomonth period) • Controversy over the dismissal of the town planning and zoning director • Death and replacement of late Police Chief Al Hogle • Approval and redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers into the new Publix and CVS.

Can’t afford a Cadillac Congratulations to Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock for halting a Town Commission vote on a $3.9 million redevelopment plan for Bayfront Park.

Whoa. That’s a lot of taxpayer money. And that was only the town’s share of what the plan’s architect called “the Cadillac of what Bayfront Park can be.”

Most everyone, of course, would like to drive a Cadillac, or a similar luxury car. That is, if you can afford one.

And while there probably are many Longboat taxpayers who think the town can afford $4 million for a new park and that it would be wonderful to have a beautiful, fully amenitized new park, at least Bullock has the good sense to say, “Uh, that’s too much.”

For at least 15 years, successive Town Commissions, advisory committees and citizens’ groups have been trying to figure out how to turn that almost priceless, yet sorely underutilized expanse of bayfront real estate into what it could be. But every plan has stumbled on one obstacle: the cost.

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orities — maintaining beaches, paying off pension debts, rebuilding wastewater pipelines, installing a roundabout at the Key Club’s Islandside entrance and, although also debatable, placing utility lines underground.

We have always wondered about the efficacy of that park as a town asset. Should it be sold?

Or think about this: The architect’s renderings call for keeping tennis courts. Why? Bocce ball?

Pickleball? Basketball courts? All of that requires upkeep, a cost that never goes away. And for how much use? Is it justifiable?

Not if you look at history.

The most utilized portion of the park is the recreation center building. And if anything, that’s what needs updating the most.

Sure, many have made the argument that part of Longboat Key’s ability to remain an attractive resort-residential community is to have those amenities in the park’s Cadillac plan. But everything comes down to making choices.

We agree with Bullock. Bring the cost down. But also consider what Congress used to say (but never did) with federal budgeting: Pay as you go. Do a little at a time. That park has sat underutilized for decades. The urgency for an all-at-once redevelopment just isn’t there.

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Allow dogs on beach at times Dear Editor: It would seem to me that the far better solution than creating a beach dog park would be to allow dogs on any public beach between certain hours — say, for example, before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. All dogs must be on a lead and licensed, and there’s a large fine for off lead and failing to pick up.

This would not overwhelm a particular part of the beach and would also alleviate driving to and parking by said dog beach.

This sort of timing rule is used in many areas on both coasts and works very well.

There are many dog owners who consider their dogs a wonderful companion and not just a pet. And allowing them

Thank you to a helpful community Dear Editor: I wanted to share — what a great group of people visit and work on Longboat Key! I had an experience on Friday late afternoon that certainly proved this. I had a mishap on my bicycle and fell onto the sidewalk — a number of people passing assisted me with their concern, bandages, water, support and comfort.

After getting myself together and heading home, I felt very lightheaded and sat down on the sidewalk to gather myself.

Within a short period of time a police officer was there inquiring about my situation and ordered the EMT to assist further. All is good!

Thank you to all who took the time to stop and help me — the couple from Canada and the young woman from Virginia, especially. I so appreciated the concern and help!

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Knowing the value of having a cellphone tower on one’s property, I am sure one might want the income. I can think of two properties where a cellphone tower would have minimal impact: Durante Park and St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

Why anyone would consider the Lord’s Warehouse property is beyond me when one sees the high-rise to the east? One reason for the selection would be to shed a negative light on the cellphone issue. I believe the commission should seriously take up the cellphone issue with the intent of solving the problem.

After spending $42 million for underground utilities, my lights will still go on and off, as they do now, yet my cellphone problem might still exist.

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Dear Editor: We enjoy our time on Longboat Key. Who could not take pleasure in this beautiful island?

When enjoying our home, the cellphone rings, and we have to move to the windows, porches or outside. If one wants to be sure not to have the call cut off, go outside.

Workmen and technicians experience the same inconvenience; they must stop what they are doing and go outside to discuss a matter with their office or supplier. The matter becomes even more difficult if they have to be looking at something inside our home while talking. The inconvenience is experienced by visiting friends and family.

I do not understand why the commission would discuss and even consider $42 million for underground utilities when many of the residents and visitors are experiencing daily the inconvenient disruption of their cellphone calls.

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or the 5th year Stunning city, bay and Gulf views from every room

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511 Putting Green Lane

New on the market! Lovely updates throughout. This light and open 3BR/2BA home offers updated flooring, upgraded kitchen and a newer marble lanai with heated lap pool.

Furnished.

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

560 Putter Lane

Direct Gulf, city and bay views from every room of this luxurious, 8th-floor, 2,500-square-feet residence at L’Ambiance with southern exposure! Featuring a wraparound terrace, designer finishes and furnishings, this residence is ready for your personal enjoyment. Includes two covered, secure parking spaces. Just steps to the white-powdery shores of the Gulf.

List price: $1,749,000 Website: www.415LAmbianceB802.com

BAY ISLES

3590 Fair Oaks Lane

Brand new, never-lived-in 4BR/41/2BA contemporary home in Bay Isles with 200’ of water frontage. Features Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting and audio/visual system.

Teak summer kitchen.

List price: $4,200,000 Website: www.530HarborGate.com

Charming 2BR/2BA beach home. Walk out to the beach in your “backyard.”

List price: $649,000 Website: www.LongboatBeachcomber211.com

3613 Fair Oaks Place

Lake front 2BR+den/2BA home offers an open pool deck, lake and waterfall views.

Includes private beach access.

List price: $879,000 Website: www.3613FairOaksPlace.com

3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #151

Beautiful, 4th-floor Biscayne residence in Building II. Many updates and direct views.

List price: $929,000 Website: www.GrandBay245.com

3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #235

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

1060 Bogey Lane

3440 Mistletoe Lane

3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #245

Breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from this 4BR/51/2BA top-floor residence will astound you. This immaculate penthouse is a rare opportunity to enjoy a single-family sized residence with outstanding amenities. Expansive wraparound terrace with heated spa, trellis and gazebo.

List price: $2,995,000 Website: www.GrandBay2101.com

Wonderful waterfront value. 3BR/2BA home features a new roof and direct bay access.

List price: $799,000 Website: www.609HalyardLane.com This 3BR/2BA garden home offers easy beach access and manicured landscaping.

List price: $399,000 Website: www.1060BogeyLane.com

You will love this rare opportunity to enjoy a lovely 3BR/3BA Antigua residence in Building I at Grand Bay. List price: $1,399,000 Website: www.GrandBay151.com

3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #2101

609 Halyard Lane

This impressive 4BR/4BA waterfront home in Queens Harbour welcomes you with designer details. Private pool and dock.

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

Upgraded from top to bottom! Flawless, contemporary 3BR/31/2BA residence at Corey’s Landing is move-in ready. Furnished List price: $1,795,000 Website: www.3440MistletoeLane.com

530 Harbor Gate Way

Southern exposure! This 3BR/2BA home features a new seawall and deep-water dock.

List price: $899,000 Website: www.560PutterLane.com

Panoramic bay views stretch on forever from this 3BR/3BA Biscayne in Building II. Wraparound terrace and secure parking.

List price: $849,000 Website: www.GrandBay235.com

2550 Harbourside Drive #321

Secluded 3BR/31/2BA, bay front residence offering an expansive layout, private courtyard entrance and two terraces.

List price: $1,125,000 Website: www.MarinaBay3321.com

2729 Gulf of Mexico Drive #11

2071 Gulf of Mexico Drive #106

Rarely-available 2BR/21/2BA beach home at Seaplace with a private 1-car garage.

List price: $549,000 Website: www.SeaplaceT1106.com

2039 Gulf of Mexico Drive #212D Updated 2BR/21/2BA retreat at Seaplace is a flourish of stylish details. Spacious townhome-style layout. Lovely Gulf views.

List price: $399,000 Website: www.SeaplaceG3212D.com

SARASOTA 1511 South Lake Shore Drive

Secluded, 4BR/3BA lakefront estate is a wonderful home with many upgrades.

Hardwood floors, spacious pool deck, private lake views.

List price: $1,195,000 OPEN HOUSE 3/15 Website: www.1511SouthLakeShoreDrive.com

7655 Donald Ross Road West

Gorgeous 4BR/3BA home on estate-sized lot in Laurel Oak, a wonderful golf and tennis community.

List price: $759,000 Website: www.7655DonaldRossRoadWest.com

1064 North Tamiami Trail #1227

2BR/2BA newer residence in the heart of Sarasota. Minutes from beaches.

List price: $259,000 Website: www.BroadwayPromenade1227.com

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TURN ON THE LIGHTS 6:47 p.m. — 4300 block of GMD. Traffic: Police issued a man a citation for driving without a license after stopping him for not using his vehicle’s headlights after sunset. The man told police he was only driving for his job, and he cannot get a license due to his immigration status.

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DUMPSTER DIVING 1:18 p.m. — 4800 block of GMD. Larceny: A woman bought several pieces of artwork for her condo’s clubhouse a year-anda-half ago and noticed the items were missing. A maintenance employee told police one of the items was found on the ground in pieces the day before and was thrown away. The other artwork was later found in a dumpster on the property. The glass was shattered, but otherwise, the pieces were in good shape.

FEB. 28

THE SHIP HAS SAILED 1:50 p.m. — 6800 block of Longboat Drive South.

Code Enforcement: Police discovered a sailboat that was partially sunk. A woman at a restaurant told police the vessel has been in the area for years, and she has never seen it move.

HIT AND RUN 5:38 p.m. — 5500 block of GMD. Assist Other Agency: Bradenton Beach police advised they were looking for a black vehicle with minor front-end damage that was last seen traveling southbound after the driver struck a bicyclist.

Police found the vehicle in a parking lot and located the suspect in a nearby restaurant. The man told police the damage was old and that another vehicle was tailgating him. Police arrested the man and transported him to Bradenton Beach.

OUT OF LINE 8:04 p.m. — 2000 block of GMD. Traffic: Police received a report of a possible drunken driver who was weaving and driving slowly.

The driver was not impaired. He told police his vehicle has been shifting to the right, and he had already scheduled an appointment for realignment.

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ROAD RAGE 12:54 p.m. — 800 block of Tarawitt Drive.

Reckless Driving: A man who was in his yard with his children reported that the driver of a truck towing a trailer pulled out of a driveway at a high rate of speed. He told police that he stepped into the road to try to slow the driver down because he worried his son would get hurt, and the driver cursed at him and tried to drive around him.

Police contacted the driver using the tag info the man obtained. The driver said he was only going 4 or 5 mph, and the man and his wife ran into the road toward his driver’s door, cursing at him. He said he attempted to drive around them after they blocked his exit, and a shouting match ensued.

SWITCH SEATS 11:08 p.m. — 2100 block of GMD. Traffic: Police issued a man a citation for driving with a suspended license. The man’s passenger had a valid license and agreed to drive.

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THE SOUND OF SILENCE 10:58 p.m. — 500 block of Kingfisher Lane.

Noise: Police encountered three men quietly talking in an open garage while responding to a noise complaint. The men said they didn’t realize they had disturbed anyone and closed the garage door. Less than 10 minutes later, the same caller reported that the garage door was open and there was noise. Police found the door was still closed, and no noise was audible. Police met with the woman and said no noise was audible.

She said she didn’t think the men should be outside at 11 p.m.

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ST. ARMANDS 290 Washington Drive North $5,990,000 Charlotte Hedge & Tom Hedge Jr. 941.350.0100

RIVER VISTA

MANATEE RIVER

4200 Riverview Boulevard $2,695,000 | Web ID A4110923 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

7610 Desoto Memorial Highway $2,590,000 | Web ID A4114717 Leigh Simons & Martha Marlar 941.224.4515

ANNA MARIA 4906 4th Avenue $1,799,000 | Web ID A4109545 Terry Hayes 941.302.3100

BIRD KEY 506 North Spoonbill Drive $1,749,000 Jo Rutstein 941.587.9156

KEY ROYALE 603 Baronet Lane $972,000 | Web ID A3995888 Shellie Young 941.713.5458

LONGBOAT KEY 690 Cedar Street $900,000 | Web ID A3931417 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

ROSEMARY DISTRICT 1343 4th Street #101 $649,000 | Web ID A4103095 Frank Lambert 941.920.1500

LONGBOAT KEY 1050 Longboat Club Road #805 $599,000 | Web ID A4105123 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

LAGUNA AT RIVIERA DUNES 610 Riviera Dunes Way #108 $459,000 | Web ID A4105478 Arnie DuFort 941.224.8602

PALMA SOLA PARK 1203 Alcazar Drive $450,000 | Web ID A3998969 Peter Laughlin 941.356.8428

LIDO HARBOUR SOUTH

DOWNTOWN

2100 Benjamin Franklin Drive #301FAI $379,000 | Web ID A4109237 Hoyt Beaty 941.232.9333

707 South Gulfstream Avenue #504 $349,000 | Web ID A4101389 Vittoria Rutigliano 941.962.5867

LONGBOAT KEY 525 Norton Street $1,500,000 | Web ID A4110929 Andrew Bers 941.383.2550

PALMETTO GROVE 3703 16th Avenue East $875,000 | Web ID A4110599 Devon Davis & Jesse Carr 941.720.2053

MARINERS COVE 3905 Mariners Walk #824 $589,000 | Web ID A4107827 Terry Hayes 941.302.3100

LIDO KEY 1700 Benjamin Franklin Drive #10C $430,000 | Web ID A3974833 Perry Corneau 941.650.4626

RIVIERA DUNES 1221 3rd Street Drive East $349,000 | Web ID A3993180 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

BIRD KEY 433 Meadow Lark Drive $5,700,000 | Web ID A4103480 Charlotte Hedge 941.350.0100

LONGBOAT KEY 602 Weston Pointe Court $799,900 | Web ID A3983108 Monica Barth & Tom Hedge Jr. 941.928.6017

ANNA MARIA

SARASOTA 1350 Main Street #1309 $429,000 | Web ID A4113028 Sandra Appignani 941.320.1002

280 Golden Gate Point #5 $3,595,000 | Web ID A4111743 Joel Schemmel & Cheryl Loeffler 941.587.4894

WEST OF TRAIL

PLAZA AT FIVE POINTS

1131 Orange Avenue $1,149,000 | Web ID A4104797 Charlotte Hedge 941.350.0100

50 Central Avenue #10D $989,000 | Web ID A4109960 Vittoria Rutigliano 941.962.5867

LONGBOAT SHORES

LIDO BEACH

613 Buttonwood Drive $688,000 | Web ID A3998496 Charlotte Hedge 941.350.0100

1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive #PH-G $670,000 | Web ID A4102877 Karin Stephan 941.504.4435

THE SHORE

THE WATER CLUB

5757 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #209 $519,000 | Web ID A4105954 Kimberly Freiwald 941.256.6775

LONGBOAT HARBOUR

1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive #111 $479,000 | Web ID A4115688 Jo Rutstein 941.587.9156

PERICO ISLE

450 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #B207 $399,900 | Web ID A4106684 Charlotte Hedge & Tom Hedge Jr. 941.350.0100

RIVIERA DUNES 130 Riviera Dunes Way #704 $337,900 | Web ID A4110093 Shannon Rogers & Kevin Milner 941.920.5454

AQUA

212 Coconut Avenue $1,894,999 | Web ID A4102635 Terry Hayes 941.302.3100

PALMA SOLA PARK 7823 Portosueno Avenue $549,000 | Web ID A3998937 Peter Laughlin 941.356.8428

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501 Harbor Point Road $3,495,000 | Web ID A3993064 Cheryl Loeffler & Joel Schemmel 941.302.9674

BRADENTON 8921 9th Avenue North West $1,495,000 | Web ID A3988572 Frank Lambert 941.920.1500

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BRADENTON 1717 71st Street North West $2,350,000 | Web ID M5842256 Cindy Pierro 941.920.6818

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11307 Perico Isle Circle $389,000 Victoria Horstmann 941.518.1278

PALMA SOLA BAY CLUB

2000 Harbourside Drive #1502 $319,000 | Web ID A3998505 Marty Benson 941.232.9264

7830 34th Avenue West #102 $314,990 | Web ID A4112121 Brian & Kathy Maher 941.284.5070

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SOUTH TAMPA | 813.217.5288 202 South Moody Avenue Tampa, FL 33609

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Milton Harr receives the Legion of Honor chevalier distinction Feb. 27 aboard the Le Monge French naval ship in Port of Miami. In addition to the Legion of Honor, Harr has a Purple Heart, numerous medals and a prize from the German government.

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TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 17, 2015 Please take notice that the Town of Longboat Key will hold a public hearing on the following Ordinance to adopt proposed amendments to the Longboat Key Comprehensive Plan: ORDINANCE 2015-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING POLICIES 1.1.10, 1.1.11, AND TABLE 1 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE TOWN’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board on the proposal will be held on March 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Town Commission Chambers, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Florida.

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Of the 16 million veterans who served the U.S. during World War II, fewer than 1.2 million are still living.

Longboat Key resident Milton Harr recently received France’s most prestigious distinction: the Legion of Honor award. He received the honor Feb. 27, during a ceremony in Miami.

Harr, who will be 90 in October, accepted the Legion of Honor award with four other American World War II veterans ages 89 to 93.

Harr learned of the award last June from a Rhode Island newspaper. The article said the French government wanted to honor American servicemen who participated in the D-Day invasion.

Harr answered the request and was informed he met the requirements.

“There were 75 French sailors all with rifles,” Harr said. “Also present were the consul general of France in Miami, his assistant and the woman who pinned the medal on us, who was a French diplomat.”

Napoleon Bonaparte established the Legion of Honor award in 1802. It is France’s highest decoration. Harr received the chevalier, or knight, distinction.

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All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed amendment. Copies of the proposed amendment and related material may be viewed at the Planning, Zoning & Building Department, 501 Bay Isles Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Questions may be directed to the Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 316-1966. The proposed amendment will affect property within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Longboat Key as shown on the map appearing at the bottom of this advertisement. No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings.

Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 forty-eight (48) hours in advance of this proceeding. If you are hearing impaired, please call 941-373-7002.

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During World War II, Harr served in both Europe and Japan.

He enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 in May 1943 and spent his 18th birthday in England. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, he was one of the troops who landed in Normandy, France.

“It’s almost 71 years after D-Day and Normandy, and there’s not many of us left,” Harr said.

“There’s a lot fewer than there are people traveling on Longboat.

I am a very lucky person.”

On D-Day, Harr was on a ship that delivered troops and supplies to Normandy. It also transported prisoners and wounded soldiers from Normandy to Southampton, England. A few days into fighting, his ship was sunk, and Harr was sent back to America on survivors leave. He transferred to the Marines and spent nine days fighting on Iwo Jima. He served until August 1945.

“It was like throwing a dart at a dartboard,” Harr said. “Those who get the bull’s-eye are very, very fortunate, and I’m doubly (fortunate) to have escaped both German and Japanese bullets.

I’m glad I’m a survivor. Very few were.”

Upon returning from Japan, Harr spent time in New Mexico, where he met his future wife, Florence. On May 23, the couple will celebrate their 70th anniversary.

Harr received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1949 from Northeastern University in Boston and then worked for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works until 1953. He received his master’s degree from Rutgers University in 1955 and a Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1958.

Beginning in 1955, he worked as a professor of civil engineering at Purdue University, where he stayed until his retirement in 1998.

Harr has published four textbooks on civil engineering and has published a historical novel, “The Great Affair,” which is available on Amazon. He has also lectured all over the world in countries such as the Soviet Union, Italy, France, England, Australia and Japan.

The couple moved to Longboat Key 17 years ago. They spend their summers in Rhode Island.

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hris and Ethna Lynch remember low-key St. Patrick Days in their native village of Ballydehop, Ireland, where they grew up. But the holiday became their pot of gold — first, at Lynches Landing on Longboat Key, and later at Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.

This year’s celebration begins with warm-up parties at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14 through Monday, March 16. The all-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration begins at 11 a.m. Bloody marys will be flowing at noon March 18, for the Hangover Party. work in the kitchen at Lynches Landing just for a day. She said, “Chris, you need to find a fellow and marry him because I had 12 children and I never worked this hard.”

Q: What’s harder: Working a farm in Ireland or owning a restaurant on St. Armands Circle?

Both: A restaurant on St. Armands Circle.

Ethna: When I lived in Ireland, I wouldn’t date a farmer because I couldn’t imagine anything harder than farm life. Then, I moved to America and discovered farming could have been an easier way of life.

Chris: My mother came to Longboat Key, and I had her

Q: Tell me about the drunkest St. Patrick’s Day customer you’ve ever dealt with.

Ethna: We had a situation where it was a very pleasant drunk and he fell asleep at the bar and then slipped onto the floor. But he didn’t hurt himself.

Chris: We’re not the kind of place you go to if you want to get drunk as a skunk. We’ll cut them off before they get to that point.

Q: How long has the leprechaun at the front of the restaurant been with you, and will he ever get to retire?

Ethna: He’s been with us 28 years. He’ll be here as long as we’re here.We get him painted every so often, but not this year.

He’s overdue for face makeup.

Q: What can people expect at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration?

Chris: Music and Irish step dancing. We’ll be doing lots of green beer and great corned beef and stew. We’re on our 29th year, and it’s been very successful.

Ethna: Next year will be our 30th year and after that, that’s it.

No more St. Patrick’s Day.

Q: How does the day of the week the holiday falls on affect St. Patrick’s Day business?

Chris: No matter what day it’s on, it’s huge. But the best is when it’s on a Monday because you get the whole weekend to lead up to it.

Q: Is pinching someone who’s not wearing green on St. Pat-

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Ethna and Chris Lynch with the leprechaun, which once held an ice cream cone at the old Lynches Landing until Longboat Key code enforcement deemed the cone in violation of town code.

rick’s Day an Irish tradition or did Americans invent that?

Chris: I think that was probably invented by some drunk guy who was standing next to a pretty girl at the pub.

Q: Has the luck of the Irish been a factor in Lynches’ success?

Ethna: Yes, most definitely. The comment I hear is when people come in, they’re so happy to hear an authentic Irish accent.

Chris: Customers come into an Irish bar with the anticipation that they will have fun.

Plus, a lot of Americans claim some Irish heritage, so they like to come out and support us. I

Q: Seriously? No more St. Patrick’s Day celebrations after next year?

Chris: No. Every year, Glenda (Grause), who’s been with us since the beginning says, “This is my last St. Patrick’s Day.” Now, it’s become a joke. Every year is the last St. Patrick’s Day. Q: Rumor has it that there’s a third Lynch sister on St. Armands Circle. True?

Chris: Yes, Helen. But she’s not involved with the restaurant. She works at Touch of Africa.

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Q: How would you celebrate if you still lived in the village of Ballydehop, Ireland?

Ethna: First we’d go to Mass and we’d wear fresh shamrock, then, we’d go have a big celebration lunch and then go out dancing.

In Ireland, we would always follow Lent so you’d give up certain things, but on St. Patrick’s Day, you’re allowed to cheat.

Chris: In the big cities, they celebrate now like the Americans do, but in Ballydehop, it’s still a low-key event.

became a U.S. citizen last year, so I can claim a touch of both.

Ethna: We feel honored as Irish people that so many people want to claim their Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Regional artists enjoy brush with Arts Center at exhibition

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rtists from around the region gathered Saturday, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

More then 210 pieces, from paintings and glass to papiermâché, jewelry and photography, were displayed.

“It’s really amazing,” artist Linda Nimmer, whose oil painting received an honorable mention, said. “I was surprised to get into the exhibit. It’s wonderful.”

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TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 17, 2015 Please take notice that the Town of Longboat Key will hold a public hearing on the following Ordinance to adopt proposed amendments to the Longboat Key Code of Ordinances: ORDINANCE 2015-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 33, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33.18 VIOLATIONS, PROCEDURE; AMENDING TITLE 11, BUSINESS REGULATION, CHAPTER 111, LOCAL BUSINESS TAX; AMENDING SECTION 111.11 LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SCHEDULE; AMENDING TITLE 15, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 150, BUILDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 150.23 PROCEDURE FOR CONVERSION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES; AMENDING SECTION 150.24 NONCONFORMING USES; AMENDING CHAPTER 156, SIGN CODE; AMENDING SECTION 156.03 DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 156.08 PERMANENT SIGNS,; AMENDING SECTION 156.13 NONCONFORMING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 156.14 MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 157, SUBDIVSION REGULATION; AMENDING SECTION 157.03 DEFINITIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 158, ZONING CODE; AMENDING SECTION 158.006 DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 158.008 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 158.009 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT POLICIES; AMENDING SECTION 158.017 PARKS AND OPENS SPACE LAND ACQUISITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 158.029 VARIANCES; AMENDING SECTION 158.067 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 158.070 TOURISM AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY; AMENDING SECTION 158.071 PROPOSED LAND USES; AMENDING SECTION 158.102 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS; AMENDING SECTION 158.125 SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 158.127 ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING; AMENDING SECTION 158.128 OFF-STREET PARKING; AMENDING SECTION 158.132 TOURISM USES; AMENDING SECTION 158.137 PROPOSED LAND USES, DENSITY, CONVERSIONS OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS TO MULTIFAMILY; AMENDING SECTION 158.138 STATUS OF NONCONFORMITIES; AMENDING SECTION 158.139 RECONSTRUCTION OF NONCONFORMITIES IN THE EVENT OF INVOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE; AMENDING SECTION 158.149 RECONSTRUCTION OF NONCONFORMITIES IN THE EVENT OF VOLUNTARY RECONSTRUCTION; AMENDING SECTION 158.141 CONVERSIONS TO TIME-SHARE TOURISM USE; AMENDING SECTION 158.145 SCHEDULE OF LOT, YARD AND BULK REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 158.151 MINIMUM REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; AMENDING SECTION 158.152 WALLS, FENCES, HEDGES, BERMS, LANDSCAPE LOGS AND FIREWOOD; AMENDING SECTION 158.154 SCREENING REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 158.157 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT; AMENDING SECTION 158.175 COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION—INTENT AND PURPOSE; AMENDING SECTION 158.179 COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION—SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 158.180 DISTRIBUTION OF 250 TOURISM UNITS; AMENDING CHAPTER 159, POST DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AMENDING SECTION 159.10 EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND EMERGENCY PERMITTING; ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 161 NONCONFORMITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board on the proposal will be held on March 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Town Commission Chambers, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Florida.

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed amendment.

Copies of the proposed amendment and related material may be viewed at the Planning, Zoning & Building Department, 501 Bay Isles Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

Questions may be directed to the Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 316-1966. The proposed amendment will affect property within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Longboat Key as shown on the map appearing at the bottom of this advertisement. No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 forty-eight (48) hours in advance of this proceeding. If you are hearing impaired, please call 941-373-7002.

Allen Hixon, Chair Planning and Zoning Board Published 3/12/2015

Artist Doreen Renner in front of her piece, “Allegro”

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DREAMING OF YOUR NEW HOME?

We’re sure Edith Barr Dunn would say, “Hat’s off!” to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key for this: The group has created a $5,000 scholarship in honor of Barr Dunn, who died Feb. 4.

The Kiwanis Club will choose the winning students from its scholarship recipients this summer.

“The committee will make that decision,” said Kiwanis Foundation Chairman Richard Crawford. “Every year, there’s that one applicant who really shines in terms of need and accomplishment.”

The club will provide up to $75,000 in scholarships to local students this year. It also recently completed its community grant cycle and awarded $41,000 to Sarasota and Manatee children’s charities.

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Longboater Stephen Spotte made a splash during his career as a marine biologist. Now, he takes a plunge into memoirwriting in his new book, “My Watery Self: Memoirs of a Marine Scientist,” which was released March 10.

Spotte will celebrate the release of the book during the “Our Watery Selves” event at 5:30 p.m. March 12, in the Arthur Vining Davis Library and Archives at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

The event will feature guest Mary Lou Johnson, who will share her work photographing the ocean and local scenes.

The event is free; RSVP is required. For reservations, contact Alyson Gamble at 388-4441, Ext. 333, or email agamble@mote.org.

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his use of the zen approach in his work led to the development of lightning-fast painting methods.

Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

CHEEZEBURGERS IN PARADISE

Takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road. Support Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program and Longboat Key Turtle Watch with cheeseburgers, vegetables, beer, wine and raffles. Tickets are $20.

Call 387-2121.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

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BY SCOTT BLUM

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 LORD’S WAREHOUSE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The longestrunning annual fashion show on the Key features clothing and accessories from the Lord’s Warehouse thrift store. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets.

Cost is $25. Call 383-6491.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 LONGBOAT KEY REPUBLICAN CLUB LUNCHEON

TRIBUTE TO RABBI MICHAEL EISENSTAT

RECURRING EVENTS

Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. Scott Blum, along with other wellknown local musicians, will perform a Motown and soul concert.

Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Price includes one drink. Call 383-2345.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Takes place at 10 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The service will recognize St. Patrick’s Day by celebrating the Irish and St. Patrick through music and in the service. A bagpiper and harpist will perform. Call 383-6491.

Takes place at 12:30 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Courtney Blackman, international business consultant and former ambassador and head of the Bank of Barbados, will speak.

Call 383-8161.

ST. PATRICK’S WORSHIP SERVICE

‘DO WE NEED A FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD?’ LECTURE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The club hopes to gather more than 100 veterans who live, work or worship on the Key. Interested veterans should call Andy Saw-

‘ZEN PAINTING AND THE CREATIVE IMPULSE’

SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION

Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino will discuss the department’s new “Blue + You” program. Call 383-8161.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

LONGBOAT KEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Bill Buchman will demonstrate how

Meets at 7 p.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Historian Jeff LaHurd will present

Since 1967

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“History of Sarasota from 1885 and the Scottish Colony through the Roaring ’20s.” Visit longboatkeyhistory.com.

Takes place at 6 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

Celebrate Michael Eisenstat, who served as the temples rabbi from 1997 to 2008. There will be speakers, hors d’oeuvres, wine and a concert with violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey, who will perform songs by composer Ernest Bloch. Cost is $50. Call 383-3428.

LBK VETERANS GET-TOGETHER

Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Portofino Restaurant, 2600 Harbourside Drive. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers.

For reservations, visit RCLBK.org or call Ruth Strauss at 383-5349.

Send checks to RCLBK, P.O. Box 8181, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

yer at 383-0706 or email Nick Kovalakides at nkovalakides@aol. com, stating military branch and service years.

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MONDAYS

MEMOIR WRITING CLASS

Takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every other Monday, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The next class meets March 23. Classes are taught by David Rice. Call 383-8161.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS SHIFTING SANDS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Call 3836491.

WEDNESDAYS

LENTEN SERIES ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN: A LOOK BACK AT OUR COMMON ORIGINS

Take place at 2 p.m. Wednesdays through March 25 at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Parkway. Warren Roberts, professor emeritus of history at SUNY-Albany, will present the March 18 lecture. Call 383-8161.

THURSDAYS

KIWANIS CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY

Meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Longboat Key Club’s Tavern & Whiskey Bar. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet. Call Donna at 388-2847.

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY

FRIDAYS

Meets at 5:15 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Cost is $10. Contact Sydelle Pittas at sydellelaw@ aol.com.

TAI CHI CLASS

Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Call 383-8161.

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ST. MARY ST. PATRICK’S DAY What: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at St. Mary. The fifth annual event, sponsored by the church’s Men’s Club, features a corned beef dinner with beer, Irish soda bread, coffee, cake and dancing to the music of Patsy and Majella. Cost is $35.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive Information: Call 973-2224905.

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After the success of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key’s Veterans Day parade, the club is bringing veterans together once again for its first Longboat Key Veterans Get-Together March 15.

“We’re using this event as a follow-up to the veterans parade we held in November,” event co-coordinator Andy Sawyer said. “We had more than 120 veterans participate, and we thought we’d follow up in the spring with another event.”

Between 50 and 60 people who live, worship and work on Longboat are expected to attend, Sawyer said.

The event will begin with a singing of the national anthem and a fight song for each branch of service. The Rev. Vincent Carroll, of Longboat Island Chapel, who was a Navy chaplain, will lead the short ceremony.

“He comes from a very inter-

“ ... these people can get to know each other.

Maybe they were stationed in the same time and the same place and didn’t know each other.”

— Event co-coordinator Andy Sawyer

IF YOU GO When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15 Where: Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive Information: Cost is free.

RSVP to Andy Sawyer, 3830706, or Nick Kovalakides, nkovalakides@aol.com, and include your branch and years of service.

esting background and experience,” Sawyer said.

There will also be speeches

by Army Gen. John Casey and veterans from other branches of service. Light refreshments will be served.

The ultimate goal of the event is to promote conversation and connections among the veterans, who will be grouped by their service branch and era.

“The idea is to break up into different groups depending on the era they served in,” Sawyer said. “They will be in separate rooms, so these people can get to know each other. Maybe they were stationed in the same time and the same place and didn’t know each other.”

The Rotary Club plans to make the Veterans Day parade an annual tradition, and this get-together will allow veterans who weren’t at the parade in November to be included.

“There are a number of people who are just down here for the spring in January, February and March who aren’t here in the fall,” Sawyer said. “They weren’t able to participate in the event in November and won’t be able to in the future, but they can participate in this now.”

Born Sept. 24, 1924, in Floral Park, Long Island, N.Y., Mrs. Eaton attended Vermont College for Women, where she studied business and the organ, excelled in ice dancing, served on the Queen’s Court and sang in the chorus in Burlington, Vt., to entertain the troops.

After graduation, she became the head pianist at the Community Concert in New Canaan, Conn., where she married Air Force Lt. Peter Kissel Eaton in 1945. He died in 1990.

Mrs. Eaton moved 45 years ago to Sarasota from Connecticut, but her heart remained in New England. She devoted her life to her family and was active in her community and congregational church. She was a gifted pianist, organist, seamstress and gardener who loved bridge, crossword puzzles, reading and needlepoint. She stenciled furniture, did tile painting and wrote poetry. She was a founder of the Longboat Key Library.

Mrs. Eaton was preceded in death by her husband, Peter. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Schmidt; son, Frederick “Rick” William III; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Goss; four nieces; and one nephew.

MARILYN HOYT MARILYN HOYT, 84, of Longboat Key and formerly of Chicago, died March 2.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Sullivan; son, Timothy Hoyt; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held March 9, at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant.

JOHN DAVID POWERS, 81, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

Born Sept. 5, 1933, in Salisbury, Conn., Mr. Powers graduated from Chatham High School in 1951, where he was a four-year varsity soccer player.

Mr. Powers served in the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division of the Marines during the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during a 1954 attack on his platoon.

Shortly after returning from Korea, he met the love of his life, Barbara Hutchinson. They married a few weeks later and would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in September.

In 1966, with the help of his brother, Bill, and brother-inlaw, Tom Kertesz, Mr. Powers founded a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Morristown, N.J. Powers Motor Company employed hundreds during its 35 years, many of whom Mr. Powers stayed in contact with after his retirement.

Mr. Powers was a lifelong golf enthusiast and model airplane buff. As a 30-year member of Roxciticus Golf Club, Mr. Powers fostered a love of the game of golf with his grandchildren. After a round of golf in Florida, he enjoyed nothing more than a grouper sandwich and an ice-cold beer.

Mr. Powers would often wear a pink shirt or tie for his granddaughters, who loved seeing him in their favorite color. He adored his children and grandchildren and still greeted his wife with a kiss every morning.

Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Michael Powers, of Landing, N.J., Karen Blanc, of Chester, N.J., and Tracy Paul, of Bernardsville, N.J.; brother Tom Powers, of Branchville, N.J.; and eight

grandchildren.

A viewing was held March 6, in Basking Ridge, N.J., and a funeral service was held March 7, in Bernardsville, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis.org.

HARRY SWAN JR. HARRY SWAN JR., 85, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 25.

Born in Lansing, Mich., Mr. Swan moved in 1974 to Longboat Key. He was a land developer for recreational properties. He was a Protestant.

Mr. Swan is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna, of Longboat Key; son James, of Seattle; daughters Susan Gutomski, of Bradenton, Wendy Hobbie, of Truckee, Calif., Margaret Davies, of Okemos, Mich., Donna Swan Jr., of Haslett, Mich., and Katherine Cunningham, of North East, Pa.; sister, Margaret Terry, of Mission Viejo, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services and interment will take place this summer at the Church in the Hills, in Bellaire, Mich.

All Angels by the Sea

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The Episcopal Church on Longboat Key

563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key

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All are welcome. Please join us in worship!

Sunday Services:

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JANET GOSS EATON, 90, of Sarasota, died Feb. 19.

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Website: www.AllAngelsLBK.org

The Rev. David L. Danner, D. Min., Rector

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30AM Sermon: “Christian Characteristics (4) Trust”

An InterfAIth CommunIty ChurCh founded In 1956

Sunday, March 22 @ 4:00 pm Ann Moe, Organ Concert - FREE

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St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Welcomes You to Mass

Saturday: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 AM During Lent - M-F: 9 AM & 11:30 AM/Sat 9 AM Stations of the Cross Friday 5 PM

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The Lord’s Warehouse

A Center of Jewish Life and Learning in the Sarasota Area Share Shabbat and more: Friday Evening, 8:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Confessions before all weekend Masses & Friday: 5-7:00 PM | Saturday: 9-11:00 AM

6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key, Florida 34228 Telephone: 941-383-6491 • web: www.longboatislandchapel.org

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CATHOLIC CHURCH

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THE LORD’S WAREHOUSE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON March 12, at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets available from the office The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll Senior Minister

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Take the private elevator from the two secure, under-building parking spaces directly up to the grand foyer entrance. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the living/dining room greet you and showcase panoramic Gulf-to-bay views of turquoise waters that stretch on forever. A cook’s kitchen features all-white cabinetry, granite countertops, tray ceiling, island and breakfast bar. The eat-in café is just a few steps from the family room with its own private terrace. Overnight guests will love the privacy this layout provides. The split bedroom plan offers a guest bedroom gallery and two generous suites with an extended terrace. The master suite is conveniently equipped with his and hers walk-in closets, dressing area, his and her baths and private access to the largest terrace.

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Sands Point residents put sparkling wine to the taste bud test.

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t. Mary, Star of Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Royal Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday.

The annual event brings in more than 500 people and raises between $27,000 and $34,000.

Shoppers lined up to rummage through items ranging from kitchen supplies and decorations to clothing, books and furniture.

The event is organized by the church’s Women’s Guild, and all proceeds will benefit local charities.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

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parkling wine was flowing at Sands Point at a tasting held March 4.

Residents sampled seven different sparkling wines ranging in price from $9 to $16. Selections included three American wines, two Italian varieties and one wine each from Spain and Australia.

“You can pick out inexpensive wine and have it be as good as inexpensive wine,” event host Paul Saxton said. “You just have to know what to find.”

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Charlotte Quinn, Michelle and Bob Ricciardi and Lee Quinn

Event hosts Paul Saxton and George Muller

Fraser and Jo Johnson with Linda Ware

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2542 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 Hours: M-F 11am-7pm S-S 11am-5pm • 941.366.2404 • www.catdepot.org

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On the shore of Sarasota Bay.

Intimately close to downtown’s finest shopping, dining, arts, culture and entertainment.

You will find Echelon.

Distinctive and undeniably desirable.

17 spectacular homes, one per floor. Each with over 4,000 sq. ft. under air and most with true 360Âş views.

Clubroom | Fitness Center | Pool/Spa | Rooftop Terrace | From the 2 Millions | Now Accepting Reservations

Expect more at this level.

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Top 1% Producer in Real Estate Sales for Sarasota & Manatee County!

REID MURPHY Luxury on the Water www.reidmurphy.com

St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner at SYC

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early 125 residents of St. Armands Key gathered March 3, at Sarasota Yacht Club, for the St. Armands Residents Association’s annual membership dinner.

“This is a time everyone shows up,” Social Chairwoman Jan Haynes said.

“We discuss our accomplishments of the past year and also the direction we’re going. It’s a good way to catch up with everyone.”

Call REID Today!

941.232.3304 GULF FRONT HOME

BEACH FRONT HOME ON THE GULF 6 Bedroom 5 Bath in a secluded private setting with expansive gulf & beach views.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

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3BR PENTHOUSE CORNER LOCATION $319,000 Two large private porches, no shared walls in Gulf to Bay community w/ beach, boat dock & fishing pier.

POSITANO GULF FRONT PENTHOUSE $3,950,000 3BR/3BA + den. Superb amenities & finishes.

SPECTACULAR BEACH FRONT $5,395,000 One-Of-A-Kind 6 BR/ 5 BA Secluded private setting w/ expansive views of gulf waters, beach & sunset.

DOWNTOWN GOLDEN GATE POINT $3,200,000 New 3 BD unit never occupied w/amazing bay & city views.

Social Chairs Jan Haynes and Karen Greco

Hugh Fiore, president of the St. Armands Residents Association, with his wife, Anne

L’AMBIANCE ROYAL BEACHFRONT $3,100,000 Casully elegant beachfront with southern exposure, spectacular views, & superior ammenties!

Marilynn Cheatham and Mike Adkinson

Exceptional Vacation Accommodations since 1994...

EXTRAORDINARY BAYFRONT HOME $2,345,000 5/BD with deepwater dock & lift, home gym w/ steam room & sauna.

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HOMES • CONDOMINIUMS • RESORTS

Private vacation homes & condominiums on the beach & on the bay.

Michele Knuese & Jan Jordan, Owners

941.387.9709 • FVconnect@aol.com www.FLvacationconnection.com

3720 GULF OF MEXICO DR. • LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

LOCATION! LOCATION! $1,095,000 3 BR/3 BA Country Club Shores on sailboat water.

Close to everything!

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LONGBOAT KEY Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. $849,000 Deep water canal in Sleepy Lagoon $600,000 Jungle Queen Way lot close to beach $425,000

LIGHTHOUSE POINT GULFSIDE $8,900,000 Gated 5BR with private beach and gulffront pool.

Developers Realty Inc. Lic. R.E. Broker • 1266 1st St., Suite 9, Sarasota, FL 34236

• Half Acre Home sites and up • No CDD Fees • Private Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier • 3 Car Garage • Tile Roofs • From the $400s

941.306.5892 bwhomes.com CBC #1257342

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NEW LISTING ON LBK $1,495,000 Custom 2001 fabulous 4 BR/3 BA canal home. Boat dock w/lift, pool and direct bay access.

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GRAND MARINER BAYSIDE $1,600,000 - $2,400,000 Luxury 3,200 - 3,600 SF 3BR condos with boat docks.

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HIDEAWAY BAY HOME $1,995,000 Fishing pier, lift & dock on Sailboat water w/ exceptional bay views.

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Annette Rogers 941.284.7373

Betsy Sublette 941.284.8483

Daniel Volz 941.893.3757

Cheryl Loeffler, MBA Realtor 941.302.9674

GOLDEN GATE POINT SARASOTA AQUA offers eight beautifully appointed full-floor residences directly on Sarasota Bay ranging from 3,400 to 5,700 square feet, each with a private two-car garage and individual boat slip. With a full-time concierge, luxurious stateof-the-art amenities and proximity to downtown, AQUA redefines elegance, prestige and gracious living.

From $2,895,000

MCCLELLAN PARK – SARASOTA

$8,995,000

CHEROKEE PARK – SARASOTA

$6,250,000

SIESTA KEY – SARASOTA

$5,999,000

GOLDEN GATE POINT – SARASOTA $4,695,000

EN PROVENCE – LONGBOAT KEY

$3,499,000

LONGBOAT KEY – LONGBEACH

$3,395,000

LONGBOAT KEY – L’AMBIANCE

LONGBOAT KEY

Secluded historic Bayfront hideaway with pool, tennis court, boat dock, guest house and stunning views.

Grande Riviera 8th floor penthouse, custom-designed to take full advantage of the spectacular sights. 5,600 sq. ft. of exquisite taste.

$1,950,000

Two bedrooms plus den/office. Sabal floor plan home with views of both Gulf and Bay; two parking spaces and hurricane shutters.

Gated Bayfront estate set on over 1 acre with more than 8,700 sq. ft. of perfected living space, four-car garage and boathouse.

Direct Gulf-front residence with dramatic and inspiring water views. Spacious 3,800 sq. ft. of wonderful open floor plan.

$900,000

Direct Bayfront lot in Longboat’s Village.

Build your home and dock on this quiet street.

Architecturally significant sanctuary located on over 1 acre of private beachfront.

Inspiring, custom, modern home resting along Sarasota Bay and surrounded by lush, tropical foliage.

LONGBOAT KEY – GRAND BAY

$769,000

Panoramic water views abound from this move-in ready, pet-friendly residence directly on the Bay with many upgrades and two parking spaces.

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Pelican Harbour residents prepare top chili recipes

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elican Harbour residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun at their second annual Chili Cook-off event March 4.

Attendees sampled eight different chili recipes and voted on their favorites. Julie Brogan’s chili, which she calls a “Green Bay institution,” won the competition with a combination of meat, spaghetti and beans.

– KRISTEN HERHOLD

Chili cooks Renee Vandenbusch, Peggy Keefe, champion Julie Brogan and June Lefkovitz

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Chili cooks Marty Fiderer, Janet Leonard, Mo Haywood and Deb King

Isabel Boniuk and Sandy Brown

Ray Lombra, president of the Pelican Harbour Association, with his wife, Bobbi

The Westchester Condominiums MICHAEL

MOULTON

Certified Residential Specialist

Licensed Real Estate Broker

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A4109140

WATER CLUB - Direct Gulf front 3BR 3,400sf furnished condo with three terraces and private garage. $2,685,000

GRAND BAY PENTHOUSE - Rarely available w/4 en-suite bedrooms & 5,000sf wraparound terrace. $2,600,000

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Situated directly on the sandy beaches of Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key! 7 ½ Acres of Lush landscaping. All units

have direct gulf views. Two heated pools, one with Swim Lane. Tennis Court. Clubhouse with full kitchen. Covered Parking. 700’ of Maintained/ Groomed Beachfront. Two Bedroom / Two Baths – Split Plan. 2 Lanais with screen enclosures. Property enjoys the better sunset views on the Key. Listen to the breaking waves! R & R is the Pace, LBK is the Place!

LONGBOAT KEY GULF FRONT - Rare 1.55 acre lot spanning 428’ of beautiful sandy beach & gulf. $4,350,000

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NOW BEING OFFERED: B302 - $679,000 C405 - $649,000 C206 - $629,000

PIERRE - 3 bedroom 2,780sf corner residence w/ stunning views behind the gate of Longboat Key Club. $1,395,000 A4107822

Toni Giliberti Realtor

BIRD KEY - Bayfront 4BR residence on desirable southern facing buildable lot w/ 130’ water front. $1,695,000

CASEY KEY LOT - Desirable one acre mid-key bay front lot with 250’ on Sarasota Bay. $1,500,000.

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440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 Office 941.383.7591 | Mobile 941.928.3559 | SarasotasFinestProperties.com

toni.giliberti@floridamoves.com www.teamgiliberti.com Coldwell Banker, 201 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key , FL 34228

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code for property details or connect with an agent.

Hideaway Bay | 4/5 | $2,900,000 | Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 469747 Open Sat/Sun 2-5 | 757 Hideaway Bay Dr | FloridaMoves.com/A4107027

Bird Key | 5/5 | $4,850,000 | Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 74454 Open Sun 1-4 | 359 W Royal Flamingo Dr | FloridaMoves.com/A4114264

Bird Key | 4/3.5 | $1,599,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 469502 Open Sun 1-4 | 447 Bird Key Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4105450

Oyster Bay Estates | 4/3 | $1,195,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 469168 Open Sun 1-4 | 1511 S Lake Shore Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4101952

University Park | 3/4.5 | $1,195,000 Michael/Mary Nell Moore 866.600.6008 79208 Open Sun 1-4 | 8335 Grosvenor Ct FloridaMoves.com/A4114960

Silver Oak | 4/4.5 | $1,150,000 Barbara Sigurdson 866.600.6008 44914 Open Sun 1-4 | 5331 Hunt Club Way FloridaMoves.com/A4107448

Country Club Shores | 3/2 | $1,145,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 78627 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 512 Yawl Ln FloridaMoves.com/A4110105

Longboat Key Club | 3/3 | $1,099,000 Linda Weber 866.600.6008 95179 Open Sun 1-4 | 3661 Bayou Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4106070

Bay Point Park | 4/3 | $995,000 Glenn Huminski 866.600.6008 78646 Open Sat 12-3 | 1011 Bayou Pl FloridaMoves.com/A4101257

Country Club Shores | 3/2 | $859,900 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 73036 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 521 Wedge Ln FloridaMoves.com/A4114017

Sleepy Lagoon | 2/2 | $845,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 79259 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 6525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4109027

Longboat Key Estates | 3/2 | $799,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 470010 Open Sun 1-4 | 547 Rountree Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4108044

Key Tower South | 2/2 | $749,000 Nathalie Nolander 866.600.6008 95167 1750 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Unit #6B FloridaMoves.com/A4110941

Siesta Key | Lots/Land | $699,000 Carolyn Donnelly 866.600.6008 469426 3923 Roberts Point Rd FloridaMoves.com/A4105095

Westchester Condos | 2/2 | $679,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 470051 Open Sun 1-4 | 4835 Gulf Of Mexico N Dr, Unit #302 FloridaMoves.com/A4108376

Prestancia | 4/3.5 | $635,000 Cindy Taliaferro 866.600.6008 73020 Open Sun 1-4 | 4135 Escondito Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4112204

Westchester Condos | 2/2 | $620,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 79249 Open Sun 1-4 | 4825 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #206 FloridaMoves.com/A4110278

Hudson Landings | 3/2 | $610,000 Bennitt Bates 866.600.6008 63118 Open Sun 1-4 | 874 Hudson Avenue Unit 874 FloridaMoves.com/A4109792

Fairway Bay | 2/2 | $525,000 Mary Ann Dabney 866.600.6008 34929 2020 Harbourside Dr, Unit #417 FloridaMoves.com/A4112619

West Of Trail | 2/2 | $499,000 Tammy Garner 866.600.6008 81981 1722 Shoreland Drive FloridaMoves.com/A4115206

Bay Oaks Estates | 5/2.5 | $449,000 Cindy Taliaferro 866.600.6008 473645 Open Sat 1-4 | 571 Pine Ranch East Rd FloridaMoves.com/A4113421

Central Park | 3/2 | $380,000 Lynn A. Luken 866.600.6008 35042 Open Sun 1-4 | 12034 Forest Park Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4113048

Lakes Estates | 3/2.5 | $349,000 Linda Ann Remley, P.A. 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 1348 Cottonwood Trl FloridaMoves.com/A4105203

Broadway Promenade | 2/2 | $269,900 Barbara Standish 866.600.6008 79120 1268 11th Street 2202 FloridaMoves.com/A4104336

University Park | 2/2 | $259,900 Michael/Mary Nell Moore 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 7700 Whitebridge Gln FloridaMoves.com/A4115278

Leisure Lakes | 3/1 | $184,900 Anita Caravello 866.600.6008 74436 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 1717 Dodge Ave FloridaMoves.com/A4114919

Pinebrook Hollow | 2/2 | $148,000 Yuliya Svidunovich 866.600.6008 45187 Open Sun 1-4 | 4688 Ringwood Mdw, Unit #56 FloridaMoves.com/A4109225

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know what it means to be part of a great team.

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edars Tennis Resort members enjoyed a weekend of tennis during their 2015 Club Championship Feb. 28 and March 1.

Approximately 40 players participated in the event, which included singles and doubles for various levels. There was an awards ceremony and barbecue March 1, following tournament championships.

Specialists

3 $107,000,000

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Real EstateTeams

$41,000,000

Men’s 70+ doubles champions Jim Forst and Les Brassington

In 2014 Sales

The Schemmel properTy Group

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Tennis committee members Ed Dwyer, Judy Arndt, Jacqui Ellis, Bernadette Hayes, Manager Debbie Beheler and Jane Goodman

Joel Schemmel 941.587.484

$36,000,000

Sharon Chiodi 941.809.0380

Toni Schemmel

Talk to Tina today Enchanting Bayfront Estate

The Soda Group Call Tina Rudek

Your international real estate connection

Ich spreche Deutsch

(941) 920 - 0303

Offered at $2,500,000 Completely private 5 BR, 4.5 BA Spanish inspired residence with deeded beach access, deep water channel, boat lift and kayak dock, 4 car garage and RV parking IN surrounded tranquility and lushattropical grounds.

DAZZLING EVERYbyWAY Offered $1,297,000

At your service LBKRealEstate.com

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Todd Underwood 941.302.4545

Marie Monsky...

The name to remember... the realtor to call when planning to buy or sell residential property!

$30,000,000

Jim Soda 941.809.7759

Sanctuary - Longboat Key Fabulous Views - $2,150,000

Donna Soda 941.961.5857

The cheryl loeffler Group

Marie Monsky, GRI, Realtor

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Specializing in Residential Properties in Sarasota and Manatee Counties as well as the Barrier Islands

Direct (941) 350-3245 Office (941) 383-7591

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

NEW LISTING – Amazing views of gulf, bay and city behind the gates of the LongBoat Key Club. This 3bd/3bath; over 3,000 sq foot residence offers many fine details such as wood and marble floors, open cooks kitchen, built-ins in great room and den, 800 sq feet of terrace to take in the sunsets with separate Guest ensuite balcony. The Sanctuary amenities include 24 hr guarded gate, 18 acres of grounds, a pet-friendly building w/on-site management and lovely clubhouse that features full kitchen, fitness center, tennis courts and heated pool/spa. Private beach access and outdoor grille adds to the perfect beach lifestyle. MLS A4115745

View virtual tours at mariemonsky.michaelsaunders.com

Unbelievable Gulf and Bay Views Annette Rogers 941.284.7373

Betsy Sublette 941.384.8483

Daniel Volz 941.893.3757

ay, d n u N S PM E P O 1-4 d 905 an 002

Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

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The Plaza Office 50 Central Avenue Suite 110 Sarasota, FL 34236

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From this Privateer North Penthouse with 2 Terraces, right on the Gulf!

1050 Longboat Club Road Privateer North Penthouse Unit 1002 located behind the Gates of Longboat Key Club, 2 bedroom and 2 bath,1290 s.f. under air.

Turnkey furnished,totally updated, and exceptionally detailed.

Amenities include: Tennis Court, Pool, Saunas, clubhouse and private fitness center.

A must to see and priced to sell. $699,000

Call Marni Hayden 941-809-5044

MY Realty Company

marnihayden@yahoo.com

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Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.587.4359

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#1 LO N GB OAT K EY R E A L E S TAT E T E A M FEATURED LISTINGS Photos by Kristen Herhold

Homeowners Frank and Janice Cook with Cydnie

Key residents open doors for home tour

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wners of six homes located across the island rolled out the welcome mat to the public Saturday, for the Longboat Key Garden Club’s 39th annual Home and Garden Tour.

The tour highlighted six unique residences on the Key. This year’s homes were the Cook and Libman homes in Country Club Shores; the Cornell home in Bayou Sound; the Robb and Smith homes on Gulf of Mexico Drive; and the Zunz home in the Longbeach Village. None of the six homes had ever before been open to the public.

The event raised money for the Garden Club’s programs, grants and scholarships.

0 $5,200,00

25 LIGHTHOUSE POINT DRIVE

This sophisticated 4 bedroom/6.5 bathroom residence offers tranquil lagoon views, soaring ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and a dock outfitted with mulitple lifts just a minute from the open Gulf waters.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

0 $3,600,00

749 FREELING DRIVE

This 4 bedroom Addison Mizner gated estate situated on nearly 1/2 acre with 114’ of water frontage and a deep water dock with multiple lifts is a boater’s dream. The picturesque courtyard and high quality details throughout are sure to impress.

JUST REDUCED

Top: Barbara Katz, tour guide Mayor Jim Brown and Lowell Curtis Bottom: Adrienne and Larry Sackin

501 HARBOR GATE WAY

$2,150,000

PROMENADE #210

Visit us at www.longboatlife.com for more info on our properties.

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Home Tour committee member Carol Peschel and tour guide Joyce Welch

Michael Saunders & Company 440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 | PH 941.387.0100 ianaddy@michaelsaunders.com | gailwittig@michaelsaunders.com /addywittigteam

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Things: $2 million homes ROBERT PLUNKET CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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f you’re able to spend $2 million on a home, Sarasota has some great options — and lots of them. At this price point, you’ll get something special — a large, elegant home that has an impressive array of features, but with a look and personality all its own.

It will be in a premium neighborhood, naturally. It will usually have a great view. Best of all, it can hold its own with nearby $5 million and $10 million homes. Let’s take a look at some examples that show why $2 million is such a sweet spot these days.

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LONGBOAT LUXURY

Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.

535 SANCTUARY DRIVE, UNIT A701

Longboat Key specializes in luxurious apartments with fabulous views, and, for $2 million, you can get one of the nicer ones. This 3,115-square-foot unit is located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, in one of the more prestigious buildings. It’s on the seventh floor, with views in several directions — including the Gulf — from the 800-square-foot terrace. There’s an open layout with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The complex offers full, resort-style amenities, including two tennis courts, and it’s pet-friendly.

Priced at $2.15 million. For more information, call Marie Monsky, of Michael Saunders & Co., at 350-3245.

LIST WITH LOUIS Sav v y. Discre et. Proven.

941.383.5577 www.WagnerRealty.com

FABULOUS MOVE-IN CONDITION turnkey furnished 2BR/2.5BA, pet friendly townhome. Partial bay views and lush serene greenery enables a quiet escape to paradise. $299,900 Dia Wilson # A4112176

LOUIS WERY 941.232.3001

ENJOY BOTH SUNRISE & SUNSET in this 2BR/2BA penthouse located on the quiet end of the property. New A/C, water heater, windows & carpet. Boat docks $30 mo. if avail. NO pet restrictions. $329,000 Mary Moore #A4110582

louis.wery@sothebysrealty.com THE OAKS PRESERVE The Meridian #501

ATTENTION INVESTORS Short term rentals allowed! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico from this 1BR/1BA turnkey furnished 3rd floor corner condominium. Amenities include heated pool, putting green and shuffleboard. $354,900 Dia Wilson #A4116044

Offered at $649,000

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian

DESIGNER FURNISHED PENTHOUSE with 2BR/2BA and views of the Intracoastal AND the Bay! Deeded beach access, beach cabana, two heated pools and more. Pets welcome. $379,900 Marc Turner #A3926740

BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEWS from just about every room. Enjoy sounds of the waves & brilliant sunsets on your wrap around balcony. $759,900 Dia Wilson #M5904221

LOVINGLY WELL MAINTAINED completely updated, beach inspired single family canal home. $874,900 Dia Wilson #A4112591

BEAUTIFUL DEEP WATER LOT in the secluded community of Hideaway Bay. Cul-de-sac peninsula style lot with deep sailboat water on 3 sides. Great location to build your dream home. $995,000 Kelly Belisle #M5836272

DISTINCTIVE, UNIQUE 2014 custom home in award winning CONRAD BEACH on LBK. 3BR/3BA w/upgrades too numerous to list.

Coastal theme, architectural design, community pool and walk to the beach. $999,000 Peter & Gina Uliano #M5841410

LONGBAY 8152 Longbay Boulevard

Offered at $569,300

THE OAKS PRESERVE The Meridian #301

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For property management, call Bonnie Wiedeman 941-383-5577

5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Suite 101, in the Centre Shops, Longboat Key

LAKEWOOD RANCH COUNTRY CLUB 13872 Siena Loop

Offered at $2,490,000

UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB Offered at $499,500

7304 Chelsea Court

Offered at $1,289,300

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home in Lighthouse Point tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Peter Trematerra, of Gainesville, sold his home at 65 Lighthouse Point Drive to Mary Michels, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $3,012,500. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, four-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 4,933 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.96 million in 2014.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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Country Club Shores Joseph Toy and Shannon Ware, of Lexington, Ky., sold their home at 560 Putting Green Lane to Barry and Gail Finn, of St. Charles, Ill., for $705,000.

Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,616 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $600,000 in 2010.

Harbour Links at Longboat Key Club Bruce and Toby Lee, of Osprey, sold their Unit 2023 condominium at 2023 Harbour Links Drive to Michael and Sue Boorstein, trustees, of Fairfax, Va., for $669,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,015 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2004.

Water Club Martha Noyes, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 109 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jeffrey and Claudia Keenan, of Longboat Key, for $640,000. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,000 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $485,000 in 1999.

Beachplace Diego Guerrero, of Orlando and Cynthia Guerrero Gentile sold their Unit 405 condominium at 1095 Gulf of Mexico Drive to

Matthew Morris Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

This home at 65 Lighthouse Point Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,933 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,012,500.

Eric and Valerie McCartney, of Longboat Key, for $625,000.

Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,819 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $969,000 in 2005.

Islands West Paul Obletz sold his Unit 8-B condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Harrison Easop, trustee, of Williamsburg, Va., for $599,000. Built

in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,491 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $275,000 in 1995.

Longboat Key Estates Nicholas and Ann Angelastro, of Sarasota, sold their home at 581 Kingfisher Lane to Mayfair One Call LLC for $502,000. Built in 1967, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,094 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $270,000

1425 Westway Dr A3993944 $3,990,000 Stephanie Church

Lido Key 941-388-4447 941-724-5448

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

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

35 S Washington Drive A4103424 $3,295,000 Jane Rees

Lido Key 941-388-4447 941-586-3970

741 Hideaway Bay Drive A4103504 $2,695,000 Saint Cacchiotti

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-809-0787

4765 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 402 A4107369 $5,200,000 Debra Lee Rugh

535 Sanctuary Drive A801 A4114806 $2,195,000 Carol Cohen Pa

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-356-3829

535 Sanctuary Drive A701 A4115745 $2,150,000 Saint Cacchiotti

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-809-0787

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

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

455 Longboat Club Rd # 508 A3996566 $1,395,000 Michael Moulton

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-928-3559

455 Longboat Club Road 306 A4109118 $1,199,000 Ian Addy Pa

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Pelican Harbour and Beach Club Richard and Joyce Eagan sold their Unit Q-1 condominium at 4234 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Raymond and Patricia Kearns, of Ridgewood, N.J., for $360,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,150 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $129,000 in 1991.

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

Pierre 941-383-7591 941-961-8850

3010 Grand Bay Boulevard 415 A4108819 $859,000 Julie Klick

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-6001

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392 Firehouse Lane A4106562 $839,900 Mary Defrank

590 Birdie Lane A4108411 $1,095,000 Robbi Karas

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

3080 Grand Bay Boulevard 546 A4114875 $799,000 Ingrid Caruso

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-539-6233

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2425 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 5 A3995790 $735,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

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

2425 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 12A A3995797 $717,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

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

545 Rountree Dr A3996752 $699,000 Michael Yawitz

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-587-8091

614 Buttonwood Drive A4108833 $650,000 Tak Konstantinou

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-374-1606

1000 Longboat Club Road 705 A4115299 $590,000 Jenine Meyer

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

1901 Harbour Links Circle 1 A4110247 $574,237 Maureen Horn

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

1065 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 402 A4113711 $549,000 Chris Wetzig

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-350-8083

7125 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 12 A3998052 $479,000 Richard Perlman

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

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These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4, in order of dollar amounts.

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521 Ranger Lane

New construction

LBK1 LLC

$745,000

585 Hornblower Lane

Re-roof

Michael and Marcia Klein

$98,400

741 Binnacle Point Drive

Pool

Alex and Denise Salabarria

$55,600

2425 GMD

Interior

Mona Schonbrun

$44,180

2525 GMD

Bath

Timothy and Kathleen Keenan $41,814

The Addy & Wittig team has garnered recognition as the top sales team company-wide with Michael Saunders & Company and top sales team on Longboat Key for the last five consectutive years. As a consistent top producing Realtor® and Sarasota native, Gail has more than 33 years of local real estate experience. Ian brings a robust financial management background focused on valuation to complement his abilities as a skilled negotiator.

Charlotte Davis-Friedman,

2045 GMD

Interior

trustee

$25,000

607 Buttonwood Drive

Alteration

Keith Callahan

$22,265

578 Bayview Drive

Sliding glass door

Gunanand Persaud Jr.

$14,580

549 Spinnaker Lane

Seawall cap

Edward Harsche

$3,912

672 Dream Island Road

Re-roof

Neal Horne

$2,690

Luxury Service. Strategic Marketing. Benchmark Results. This is what sets Addy Wittig apart from the competition. Luxury service includes personally accompanying on ALL showings and hiring a team of professionals dedicated to customer needs. Their strategic approach to marketing is always customized and focused on bringing the best results. Benchmark results.

3710 GMD

Awnings

David Mills

$2,300

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100 Sands Point Road

Window

Thomas and Elizabeth Dubbs $1,750

770 Emerald Harbor Drive

Remove gas tank

Pauline Schroeder

3070 Grand Bay Blvd.

Fire alarm

Grand Bay

Longboat Harbour Robert and Susan Harris, of Fulton, Ga., sold their Unit 306 condominium at 4340 Falmouth Drive to George Beatty Jr. and Constance Beatty, trustees, of Longboat Key, for $290,000. Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,092 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $318,000 in 2003.

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LIDO KEY Lido Harbor South Financial Research of Delaware Inc. sold the Unit 107 condominium at 2110 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Edward Roche, of Holliston, Mass., for $480,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,357 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $400,000 in 2014.

25 Lighthouse Point Drive MLS A4108131 $5,200,000

749 Freeling Drive MLS A3989373 $3,600,000

501 Harbor Gate Way

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MLS A4115384 $2,150,000

Sylvia Zimmerman

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key 941.350.5022 3630 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 103 A4114733 $425,000 Terri Derr

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-356-6694

3440 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 6 A3996889 $420,000 Susan Smith

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-302-3440

1926 Harbourside Drive 1302 A4108601 $399,000 Julie Klick

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-6001

740 Fox Street A4109613 $359,000 Bruce Meyer

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-266-8152

535 Sutton Place A4113738 $299,900 Anna Kaminski

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

4440 Exeter Drive 205 A4104012 $290,000 Sharon Freeman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-545-0899

Sylvia Zimmerman attributes her reputation as one of Southwest Florida’s most outstanding real estate agents to her extensive business background, as well as her intense focus on customer service.

A longtime Sarasota-area resident, Sylvia builds enduring client relationships, possesses a profound facility for bringing buyers and sellers together and offers an intricate knowledge of the many unique communities that beckon newcomers to both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Drawn to Sarasota by its natural beauty, exciting culture and remarkable weather, Sylvia’s love for tennis and golf found the perfect fit. Having lived on the bay (Siesta Key), on the beach (Casey Key), on a canal (Bird Key) and in two golf course communities (Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Laurel Oaks Estates), she can personally identify with the variety of opportunities available on Florida’s Gulf Coast—a unique advantage she passes on to her clients.

With her years of experience in real estate sales, no one knows the area better!

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4440 Exeter Drive 103-N A4106919 $285,000 Sharon Freeman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-545-0899

4330 Falmouth Drive 103 A4113040 $268,500 Tama Traberman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-225-3351

4390 Exeter Dr 305 A3991943 $175,000 Sandi Layfield

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-914-2807

8263 Archers Court Former model at the Founder’s Club MLS A3938017 $2,495,000

571 Putting Green Lane Furniture and boat not included, however are negotiable.

MLS# A3984052 $2,100,000

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5871 Gulf Of Mexico Dr A3996985 $7,900,000 Christina Landry

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-376-4498

200+ ft. of Open Bay View MLS# A3992099 $1,850,000

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Two Infinity units sell; four remain Two units at the 11-unit Infinity condominium that’s currently under construction at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold in late February for an undisclosed price. With the latest sales, four units remain available. The units were listed for $3.3 million and $5.2 million.

The project is slated for completion in late 2015 or early 2016.

Positano unit sells for $3,033,000 Unit 101 at Positano condominium, 4955 Gulf of Mexico Drive, recently sold for $3,033,000.

The Kotaska Team of RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota listed the unit. Developers Realty Inc. represented the buyer.

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SIESTA KEY STUNNER 5330 SIESTA COVE DRIVE

CLASSIC CHARM

Here’s a classic Siesta Key home right on the water, complete with a 40-foot dock and boat lift. The style is pure Key West tropical, with lots of balconies and terraces overlooking the view and the pool area. The living room features a dramatic Florida limestone fireplace and vaulted ceilings; there are four bedrooms and four baths. Though it was built in 1977, the home has been nicely updated, particularly the kitchen and baths. Custom touches include wood and stone trim and unusual room shapes.

Priced at $2,099,000. For more information, call Judie Berger, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, at 928-3424.

1830 LINCOLN DRIVE

In Sarasota’s established mainland neighborhoods, $2 million will buy you one of the more special homes, though it probably won’t be on the water. Here’s a beautifully renovated and restored charmer from the 1920s on historic Lincoln Drive, just a short walk from downtown. Built in the unusual Mediterranean Mission style, its features include original mahogany floors, interior archways and 10-foot ceilings. The pool area includes a pergola and fire pit, plus a separate guesthouse.

Priced at $2,095,000. For more information, call Susan McLeod, of Michael Saunders & Co., at 928-4445.

Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s

MANOR ON NEARLY 4-ACRES! Palatial 6,000+SF main residence & sep 1500+ SF guest cottage, one of a kind, gated & walled w/fine finishes, custom craftsmanship & architectural features in an area surrounded by water & FL’s natural amenities! 2 parcels offered as one sale at $1,595,000

DOWNTOWN BAYFRONT VIEWS! 1Br/1Ba great rm plan w/tile, white cabinets, neutral finishes, kitch.w/bkfst bar, mirrored walls & plantation shutters in bldg w/amenities; on flr laundry, fitness ctr, & lg heated pool, across from Marina Jacks & close to cultural activities!

MLS#A4113568 ..................................... $255,000

BRAND NEW W/DIRECT GULF VIEWS! 3Br/ Den/2.5Ba w/full renovations & redesigned flr plan, pvt elevator, custom cabinets, walnut flrs, quartz, granite, mother of pearl art, glass tile, balcony & garaged pkg in gated comm. on LBK w/amenities!

MLS#A3990234 ........................ $1,950,000

UPDATED W/DIRECT BEACH VIEWS! 2Br/ 2Ba/1CG open plan, wood look tiles, eatin kitch w/granite, modern cabinetry, Gaggeneau & Sub Zero, pvt laundry, wraparound balcony, in secure bldg. w/amenities; htd pool/spa, fitness & more on Lido!

MLS#A4115541 ........................... $750,000

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT! 2B/2Ba, live in or rent, open plan w/custom tile, pvt laundry & lanai in gated comm. w/amenities; pool, spa & fitness ctr, great location next to Payne Park and Bay St. Publix, in the Downtown SRQ vicinity close to area beaches, the airport & more.

MLS#A4110008 ............................$135,000

MODERN W/FULL BAY VIEWS! FUR ground flr 2-3Br/2Ba/1CP end res., open plan w/full remodel, Lr, Dr, den/study, sunroom, lg MBr w/ sitting rm, bamboo flrs, marble, tile, SS appls., laundry, hurricane shutters, balcony w/pvt bay access in gated comm. w/amenities near IMG! MLS#A4113439 ................................$455,000

DOWNTOWN W/BAY VIEWS! Customized end residence 2Br/2.5Ba/balcony, open plan w/space for Lr, Dr & Study, wood flrs, tile, silestone, wood cabinets, SS appls., MBr w/bonus-sized walk-in & laundry, garaged pkg & close to cultural activities!

MLS#A4108231 ..................... $1,000,000

BEACHFRONT VIEWS ON SIESTA! Upgraded end residence 2Br/2Ba open plan, diagonal tile, granite, furn quality cabinets, SS appls., den or 2Br w/Murphy bed & built-ins, master w/walk-in, pvt balcony, cov pkg, in Whispering Sands 55+ designated w/amenities!

MLS#A4113198 .............................. $700,000

UPDATED BAY PLAZA 3+ BEDROOM! Fully renovated 3-4Br/3Ba/4 Balconies/2CG w/chevron wood flrs, detailed ceil., crown moldings, built-ins, wood cabinets, Quartz stone, ceramic tile, stainless steel appls., lavish finishes, vessel sinks, hurricane shutters & pvt laundry in full service Downtown bldg w/amenities!

MLS#A4102683.............................$775,000 Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.

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ESTATE SILVER AND SO MUCH MORE Premium Estate Liquidators Airport Mall – 8251 15th St E., Sarasota Saturday, March 14: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (numbers out at 8 am) Silver by leading names like: Gorham, Poole, Tiffany, Reed & Barton.

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Merchandise Wanted COINS, STAMPS, GOLD & SILVER WANTED. Paying Spot on Gold Bullion. IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. Suncoast Stamp Company, 8520 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-921-9761

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UPSCALE HOMES 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 $569,000. Babette Paige, Coldwell Banker. 941-587-1045.

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LONGBOAT KEY BEACH FRONT, 2BR/2BA remodeled, furnished condo behind gates of LBK Club, Gulf views from great room and master.

1500 sq.ft. $595k. Photos: www.tiny.cc/SandsPoint 203-984-8477 or E-mail: garment@optonline.net LONGBOAT KEY Club Suite. 650/sq.ft. Studio, turnkey. Tennis/ golf course view. Sale agents welcome. By Owner. $314,900. 708-267-6704.

NEAR DURANTE Park,1BR/1BA. Updated stucco Villa, end unit. Perfect Getaway. Pets ok. $139,900.

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BRAND NEW King, Queen & Full Mattress Sets 50-80% OFF - Gel Memory Foam, Pillow Top & More. Call Daniel. (941)387-4810.

NORTHWEST BRADENTON. 4BR/3BA, split, pool. 2+ Car garage. Mature landscaping. Move in ready. Must see. New a/c, carpets, paint. 10 Minutes to beach, walk to parks. $515,000. River’s Ridge, 2037 84th St. Circle NW. Pat 941-722-8017, 516-840-5503

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FAIRWAY BAY Longboat Key Condo 2BR/2.5B plus 2−car garage and downstairs bonus room.

Light & bright and lots of living space! Super floor plan. Near to pool/hottub. $374,900. Joe Cleary, RE/MAX Alliance Group (941)650−8485.

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PART TIME Beach Attendant wanted for Longboat Key resort. Must be able to sail and possess great people skills. Call 941-383-5511 for more information.

FOR RENT: Dry dock boat slip at the Boathouse (dockside LBK). Accommodates 25’ powerboat.

Annual rental $3400 (less than market). Call 708-220-8888, E-mail: jstone@petitami.us

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Homes For Sale 3BR/2.5BA: CORTEZ/BRADENTON. WATERFRONT. Escape the Island/Key Traffic, High Taxes and Flood Insurance Costs, and move just across the Cortez Bridge to the upscale community of Coral Shores and our upscale home at 4502 Nassau Road. www.4502Nassau.com $489,000. OPEN HOUSE-SUNDAYS 1-4.

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LONGBOAT KEY SOUTH END: 2BR/2BA, 1500/sq.ft., 6/mo.-1/yr. lease. Luxury, new, furnished, 1 parking space, Travertine floors, chef kitchen, pool. NO pets. NON-smoking. Rare find, act fast! $3,000/mo. for 1/yr. lease. 941-726-0150.

2 BEDROOM 2 Bath split plan condo. Sunset Beach is located on the south end of Longboat Key. An in person interview is required by owner. Photos are available on web site below, look at Portfolio Longboat Key. 3 month minimum @ $6,600.00 per month.

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SIESTA KEY, 3BR + Bonus rooms. Boat lift on Grand Canal. $1.2 million. Pool/spa, Key West style. Elevated steps to beach. Brooke O’Malley 941-726-2677 CLUB REALTY. Luxury Buyer Rebate up to $12,000.

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Vacation/Seasonal Rentals 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, light all day through floor to ceiling windows.

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View at: www.thephotos.smugmug.com Call John at: 203-984-8477 or E-mail: garment@optonline.net LBK C.C. SHORES. Vacation paradise home, 3BR/2BA/2CC, laminated floors. w/dock, large heated pool, lanai w/electric shutters, king sized bed, Wi-Fi, plasma TVs, phone, cable.

No pets/non-smoking. Sleeps 5. Laundry room w/W/D, walk to beach. For photos: homeawayrental.com, Property ID#257978. $4900/mo. Owner, 941-504-1492.

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LONGBOAT KEY: Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, free Wi-Fi, heated pool, covered parking. Available through Jan./2016 Minimum $5000/mo. 1/month. minimum.

941-383-3338.

LONGBOAT KEY: Sunset Beach condo, Gulffront, beautiful 2BR/2BA, completely updated, 2/mo. minimum. Available December through March.

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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. $1600/mo. 941-351-5101.

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HUGE SARASOTA BAY VIEWS! Magnificent 2500/sq.ft. of luxury Bayside living. Golf/tennis.

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SARASOTA BAY WATERFRONT $452,000 Golf & Tennis Community Open Sunday 1-4 6470 Mourning Dove Dr., #204 Jim Adamson, Remax, 920-0307

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LOVELY RENOVATED, LBK HOME for Rent: Across street from the Gulf of Mexico.

4700 sq.ft., 5 bdr, 4½ bath, pool. Available January through April 2016 $11,500/month.

Non-smoking, pet-free, couple only. Call 203-500-5666 or 203-605-9582.

LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, pool on beach, free Wi-Fi, 50” TV, 1BR/1BA, kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop. 617-328-7145, 857-939-1049.

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Houses, condos, interior painting. Bonded and Insured. References include Larry Cohen, LBK/ Sleep King. Call 941-737-1116.

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

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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.

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CLEANING PERSON. Excellent service. Deep cleaning. Also available Saturdays and Sundays. $15 hour. 941-713-1499

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Grand Bay II – Direct Bay Front 2 bedroom plus den/occasional bedroom, fully updated in 2013, features quality Bamboo floors, new kitchen and baths, magnificent Sarasota Bay views and 2 large protected terraces to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. $1,180,000

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Avondale - West of the Trail Adorable cottage with newer granite & wood kitchen and Porcelain tile & maple wood floors. Large back yard with plenty of room for a pool or expansion.

Excellent location! $479,000

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Fairway Bay – Waterfront Townhouse Rarely available 2 bedroom + den / 2.5 bath residence with a deeded boat dock that can accommodate large boat. Wood laminate floors, granite kitchen countertops and top-of-the-line appliances.

Includes private beach club membership. $509,000

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Siesta Cove - Siesta Key Waterfront 3 story coastal home located on a quiet cul-de-sac with 4BR/5BA has glorious water & tropical views from each level. 4,764 SF with private dock. $1,290,000

Country Club Shores - Direct Bay Front 3,700+ SF home with 3 BR+ study/4th bedroom, stunning open Bay views, infinityedge pool, protected boat dock & 257 feet of seawall. $3,500,000

Phoenix - Golden Gate Point Stunning sunsets, style, and sophistication from this 3,785 square foot Bay front residence with three full bedrooms plus a media room, three full baths and a powder room. $2,195,000

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Water Club II - 10th Floor Direct Gulf front three bedroom + den, 5 baths apartment beautifully redone. New kitchen, floors, the works! Bay views and forever sunsets. $3,495,000

Bay Plaza – Downtown Sarasota 2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan apartment on the 2nd floor with lovely water views, new wood floors and carpet throughout and freshly painted.

Updated bathrooms and wood cabinetry in the kitchen. $589,000

North Casey Key - Villa Crescendo Gulf to Bay luxury with 6,024 SF, 4BR+ den/5th BR/5BA and water views from every room!

A private tranquil family retreat with quality appointments throughout, 4-car garage and private dock. $4,900,000

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Grand Bay Building I - 8th Floor South facing turnkey furnished 3 bedroom apartment with wood floors, panoramic views. Excellent amenities, pet-friendly, and deeded Beach Club membership included. $1,129,000

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Country Club Shores - #1 Bay Front Location Coveted Southern exposure 4BR plus office 2-story home beautifully updated on 245’ of waterfront with large screened pool/spa and private dock with lift. $3,250,000

Triton Bend - New Construction MidLongboat Key British West Indies style and beach access. Four bedrooms plus study three full and 2 half baths, open great room & kitchen.

Luxurious pool/spa & 2-car garage.

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South Sarasota - Beneva Oaks Like new 5 bedroom + bonus room home on 1.15 acres in a gated community. 50x75 screened pool & brick paver lanai. 2-car garage. $779,000

Lido Shores - Westway Drive Build your dream home! Gorgeous lot on 113’ of seawall is fenced & gated and has large private dock with water & electric. Rarely available! $5,000,000

Grand Bay Building I - 9th Floor Penthouse Turnkey furnished 3BR apartment with 11’ ceilings, rich wood flooring, and exceptional sunrise & sunset views. $1,195,000

Vista Bay Point - Downtown Sarasota Elegance, tranquility, and privacy from this stunning four bedroom, four bath residence with gorgeous views. $1,575,000

Bird Key Perfection - Tropical Pool Home 3 sunlit bedrooms + den Anchor built home set in a tropical paradise. Flowing floor plan, 12’ ceilings, new gourmet kitchen. $1,495,000

Laurel Oak Country Club Executive Home situated on a 1 acre lot. 4 bedrooms 6 baths + study and entertainment room built and designed by Arthur Rutenberg in 2002.

Beautiful interiors, resort style screened pool with summer kitchen & 4-car garage. $1,260,000

Grand Bay Building III - 3rd Floor Never lived in 2BR+ study apartment with Gulf & Bay views. Allergy free construction! Excellent amenities, pet-friendly, and deeded Beach Club membership included. $1,195,000

Sanderling Club-Siesta Key Coastal residence redone in 2010 has 3 bedrooms plus an art studio/den and forever protected views across the lagoon. High vaulted ceilings, gleaming wood floors, garden room & outdoor spa + 2-car garage and private beach club included. $1,150,000

Longboat Key Club - Inn on the Beach Ownership rental program. Four-Diamond rating resort. Junior suite direct Gulf views in desirable building 3 on the 4th floor. Hotel managed. $495,000

Ringling Pointe - Historic Sapphire Shores Stunning Direct Bay Front On 145 feet of deep water with 5BR/3.5 BA, a 2,200 SF master suite, 1,000 bottle wine room, private dock. $3,740,000

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Sleepy Lagoon - Longboat Key Stunning waterfront home on Marbury Ln. with 4 BD+den/4.5 BA totaling 2,702 sq. ft.

Completely renovated, new appliances, pool, boat dock & a putting green out back! $672,000

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Bird Key - Beauty on the Bay Stunning Mediterranean open Bay front showplace with 5 bedrooms + an entertainment room & study has breathtaking views, waterfront pool, & spa and private multi-craft dock $4,500,000

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