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FLORIDAYS: A MATTER OF SCALE North-end residents say bigger isn’t better for hotel plan. PAGE 2A YOUR TOWN Mary Lou Johnson NYC-bound Mary Lou Johnson will be featured in New York’s Artexpo April 14 through April 17.

“I was toying with the idea, but not really seriously,” Johnson said. “I just sent in some questions, and two days later, the guy called me and said, ‘Congratulations, you’ve been accepted.’ I said I hadn’t even submitted any pictures yet, and he said my website was on my email and everyone loved my pictures.”

The expo features more than 400 artists from around the world.

“I’m very excited to be showing outside of my close area here,” Johnson said.

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Katie Pollack, 10, and brother, Will, 12, with Nicholas Rinaldi, 6, and brother, Christopher, 3, attend the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s annual pancake breakfast March 19, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

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The Rev. Vince Carroll will also baptize Brenna during the service.

The fifth-grader lives in Macon, Mo., and plays piano and flute, is an avid swimmer and is on her school’s basketball team.

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Residents address Floridays Development Co. Project Manager James Brearley and Angus Rogers, CEO, lower right, during a neighborhood outreach meeting March 15.

North-end residents size up hotel plan For a Floridays hotel proposal, size matters — both to residents and developers.

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Floridays Development Co. officials heard a barrage of criticism during a March 15 neighborhood outreach meeting, where they discussed their proposal to build a 120-room hotel on eight northend parcels with a combined 2.62 acres.

The meeting drew approximately 50 north-end residents to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Many worried that hotel guests would spill into neighboring residential areas and overrun the public beach access across the street.

“I don’t want a hundred people walking by my house every day,” said Gene Jaleski, a Longbeach Village resident, at the meeting.

James Brearley, Floridays project manager, assured those in attendance that their concerns would be taken into account during the design and planning phase of the development.

But he stressed the need for 120 hotel rooms to create a viable project.

In an email to the Longboat Observer the following Monday, Brearley wrote: “A 120-room project is required to build and operate a quality project in terms of both the ‘look and feel,’ and service that this site requires. The last thing we want to do is to develop a project that is not economically sustainable or can’t afford to maintain the upkeep and service required for a high-end quality hotel experience.”

At the meeting, Brearley and Floridays CEO Angus Rogers provided details about plans.

The three-story (over parking) hotel would be upscale, according to Rogers. It would have a threestar rating, but only due to a lack of room service, which all fourstar hotels must have.

Nightly room rates would average around $200.

The hotel would include approximately 140 parking spaces to accommodate guests and around 20 employees per shift.

Outgoing Commissioner Pat Zunz, who has advocated for north-end revitalization, warned residents who suggested waiting

for a developer who would build something smaller on the properties.

“It’s been 10 years since anyone’s been interested in buying those properties,” she said, citing higher property values for owners on the north end as a potential benefit of the project.

The parcels that Floridays seeks to develop include the vacant bank and gas station properties in the 6900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Brearley said that without a development like the one Floridays is proposing, retail development on the north end would be impossible. He expressed hope that the project could reinvigorate nearby businesses, such as those in the struggling Whitney Beach Plaza.

“I don’t want a hundred people walking by my house every day.”

— Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski

Longtime Village resident Winthrop Yerkes said he hopes Floridays will provide a buffer for the historic neighborhood.

“I don’t want the entrance gate to my Village being a hotel,” he said.

Residents worried that hotel guests would bring more traffic and congestion to the Key. They said any hotel should include a restaurant component to reduce car trips.

Brearley reported Monday to the Longboat Observer that Floridays had revised its plan.

“Our revised plans will allow for a full-service coffee bar, full breakfast, and a poolside bar and grill for use by both hotel guests and local residents,” he wrote in an email.

Other changes, according to Brearley, could include additional parking under the building, as well as a buffer along Broadway.

Floridays seeks an August referendum to rezone the properties for tourism use, which allows for six units per acre, because the town’s charter requires voters to approve any density increase.

Floridays could then apply for additional units from a pool of 250 tourism units that voters approved in a 2008 referendum.

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GARAGE SALE City staff is finalizing a proposal to pay for a 521-space garage on St. Armands Circle. To secure the project, area leaders have reversed their opposition to a paid parking system.

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two months, staff will seek direction from the commission on the ultimate cost and hours of operation for any system.

City officials have attributed the failure of the previous paid parking system in part to the meters themselves, which were criticized as difficult to use.

Before any meter vendor is selected, Walker Parking Consultants recommends a pilot program in which multiple vendors can compete, allowing members of the public to decide on their preferred meters.

“I think we have an open mind about making sure we have something that’s easy to use, easy to understand, works quickly, but also provides the benefits people expect,” Lyons said.

The city has already taken steps to establish a special assessment for properties in the commercial tourist district, expected to generate $260,000 per year over the life of the bond. That money will be used in addition to paid parking revenues to pay for the project.

In total, a $15 million bond is projected to require $26.2 million in debt service payments from the city.

Although more refined cost estimates and design details are still to come, landowners, merchants and residents on St. Armands Circle have expressed an eagerness to get started.

“We’ve received complete support from the community in terms of moving forward to get that accomplished,” Lyons said.

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o fund a $14.9 million parking garage project on St. Armands Circle, Sarasota city staff is proposing a tiered paid parking system for the commercial district.

On Monday, staff presented a detailed update on the proposed garage to the City Commission.

In addition to paid parking, staff also recommends creating a special taxing district for properties in the area.

Both new revenue sources would be used to pay down a 20-year bond to fund the construction of the garage. The city would commit to using paid parking revenues to pay down the bonds during that period.

Although there was some concern about the long-term volatility of projected parking revenues, the City Commission voted 4-1 to proceed with the proposed financing plan for the four-story garage.

If approved, paid parking on the Circle wouldn’t begin until after a garage is built, according to Parking Manager Mark Lyons.

A preliminary timeline suggests the project could be complete by December 2018.

The latest push for a garage dates back to at least 2011, although stakeholders in the area say the demand has existed for more than 20 years. A 2013 study indicated the Circle is facing a 320-space parking deficit.

The new garage, which would be located on a municipal lot on North Adams Drive, would include 521 parking spaces.

The demand for a garage may be longstanding, but the possible acceptance of paid parking is a new development. As the city implemented paid parking downtown — an effort it eventually abandoned in 2012 — officials discussed placing meters on the Circle, as well.

At the time, St. Armands stakeholders stood in firm opposition to the idea.

“Every Circle merchant and every Circle landowner would be opposed to it,” said Marty Rappaport, co-chairman of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, in a 2011 interview with the Longboat Observer.

Today, Rappaport has changed his position on paid parking — a sign of his determination to secure a garage for St. Armands.

He says he’s not alone: At a recent meeting of Circle property owners, Rappaport said the group expressed willingness to accept the necessary expenses to make a garage a reality.

“There were none opposed, none abstaining,” Rappaport said. “We do have support for the garage.”

At this point, most key details of a paid parking system still aren’t finalized. During the next

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An osprey nest on New Pass Bridge seems to have become a vanishing act. One day, it’s on a light pole, the next, it’s gone, and the next day, it’s back again.

“We have a permit to remove nesting material from that location as long as there are not eggs in there,” said Robin Stublen, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation. “It’s a safety issue first and foremost.”

Due to the overhang, the nest could potentially fall on motorists or pedestrians.

“It’s potentially dangerous for drivers, but it’s also not safe for birds or their babies,” Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston said.

“But they’re very persistent birds and keep on trying to build the nest there. This is the third year in a row they’ve done this.”

Stublen said FDOT is looking into building a deterrent above the post.

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Many items are on both lists, such as limiting bridge openings to no more than once an hour during peak traffic times on certain bridges, a water taxi from downtown Bradenton and roundabouts on Gulf of Mexico Drive at the Broadway and Longboat Club Road intersections.

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THE LONG RUN Steve Schwalbach ran 234 miles across Florida to honor his mother, Jackie, who died of Alzheimer’s disease last year.

Lido Beach to honor his mother, Jackie, a Longboat Key resident, who died from Alzheimer’s disease March 15, 2015.

“Back in the ’70s and ’80s, my family would pack the car up and go to spring break in Daytona Beach, and then in the ’90s, they bought a place on Longboat, so I really wanted to try to connect all my memories of my mom,” Schwalbach said.

Florida is the third state Schwalbach has crossed by foot.

In 2014, he ran 210 miles across his home state of Kentucky, and last year, he ran 328 miles across Ohio. In those two runs, he raised $38,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. His goal running Florida was to raise an additional $10,000.

“I loved Florida, but between mile 20 to 30 each day, I was struggling because of the heat,” Schwalbach said. “I didn’t expect the heat to be a major factor in the springtime. It reached 90 (degrees) at least one day.”

During his run across Florida, Schwalbach kept steady habits. Most days while en route, he would eat part of a 6-inch sub from Subway. At the completion of each run, he would eat pasta.

He would also take a 20-minute ice bath each night in his hotel room to rejuvenate his muscles.

“If something works one day, I don’t care what it is, I will repeat

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Steve Schwalbach went the distance for the anniversary of his mother’s death. For him, that meant running across the entire width of Florida.

From March 11 to March 18, Schwalbach, 48, who owns a vacation home at Beachplace, ran 234 miles from Daytona Beach to

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Steve Schwalbach finishes his run across Florida March 18, at Lido Beach.

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DAY 8 March 18: Lakewood Ranch to Lido Beach, 24 miles

it and repeat it and repeat it,” he said. “It is like that groundhog movie.”

Jackie Schwalbach was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2001, and the idea for Schwalbach’s run across Kentucky came to him while training for a marathon.

“To see my mother like this was heartbreaking,” Schwalbach said.

“I knew I had to do something to help.”

His mother died in Sarasota 45 days before he ran across Ohio, which was when he got the idea to run coast-to-coast in Florida.

“I have so many memories of her here,” he said. “I knew it had to be my next state. This is just a way I can give back to my mom and bring awareness to Alzheimer’s.”

Schwalbach ran in both high school and college but quit shortly

after. He picked up the sport again in 2009 after his wife challenged him to lose weight.

“I blew up to a frame of about 250 and wanted to lose weight, so I started training,” Schwalbach said. “In the spring of 2010, I ran my first marathon and when I ran it, I thought ‘This was neat. I like this.’ By the end of 2010, I did four already.”

To date, Schwalbach has completed 45 marathons and has potential plans to run across Indiana next year, finishing in his hometown of Fort Thomas, Ky., or South Carolina.

“If you would’ve asked me this last year, I would’ve said Florida is my last state, and I was planning on retiring, but I had a ball doing this,” Schwalbach said.

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Meet your new town commissioners YOUR NEW COMMISSIONERS

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Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz left the dais during Monday night’s statutory meeting, and new commissioners Armando Linde and Ed Zunz were sworn into office.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans retained their positions at the helm of the commission.

Commissioner Phill Younger nominated Gans for the mayor’s seat, but Gans wasn’t interested.

“I appreciate it, but I will decline the nomination,” Gans said.

Gans told the Longboat Observer after the meeting, “I’m very appreciative that (Younger) wanted me for the job. Mayor Duncan

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Mayor Jack Duncan takes his oath.

has done an excellent job over the last year. I don’t think ego or having a title is enough reason to challenge somebody you’re very satisfied with.”

Commissioner Jack Daly nominated Gans for the vice mayor’s seat, and Commissioner Irwin Pastor nominated Duncan for mayor. Both motions passed unanimously.

Duncan thanked Larson and Pat Zunz before welcoming the newcomers.

“It’s been a good working team,” he said. “I think you both handled the job with a lot of dignity and a lot of grace.”

Both Linde and Ed Zunz won their seats in an uncontested race.

Armando Linde

DISTRICT 1: ARMANDO LINDE Incoming Commissioner Armando Linde spent his 33-year career working for the International Monetary Fund. He was recruited in 1975 after earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics from the University of Maryland. He led teams of

experts into more than 100 countries on four continents, eventually becoming deputy secretary of the organization.

But those travels prevented him from getting involved with his community.

Since moving to Longboat Key five years ago, however, the Country Club Shores resident has gotten involved, serving on the Longboat Key firefighters pension board and the town’s investment/finance committee. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key who served as its 2014-15 president.

Linde said his IMF experience helps him analyze and separate complex issues.

At the top of his priorities as a new commissioner are the town’s finances and debt. He is concerned about the unfunded liability from frozen employee pension plans and the large-scale borrowing the town has taken on for projects such as beach renourishment and burying utilities.

Although he believes those projects are needed, Linde worries about the debt the town took on to finance them.

“We are not in financial difficulty right now,” Linde said, “but we have to shore up our finances.”

He is critical of what he calls overly generous and unfunded pensions, as well as the automatic pay adjustments town employees often received in the past. He

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applauds efforts by commissioners to make wage increases meritbased instead of automatic.

Linde also worries about Longboat’s ability to stay competitive with its current aging infrastructure and outdated zoning codes to allow the redevelopment of properties currently considered nonconforming.

“Over the next 50 years,” he said, “the majority of the (buildings) will have to be replaced.”

Linde also says traffic problems need to be addressed. Bettertimed traffic signals could help, he said, as well as scheduling bridge openings at certain times.

But the need for management goes beyond the town’s boundaries.

“Working with regional governments would give Longboat Key a voice in ensuring that Bradenton, in particular, does not overbuild and that it incorporates adequate infrastructure into their plans,” Linde wrote in an email to the Longboat Observer.

He has been a vocal proponent of accountability for the maintaining the federal channel through New Pass by federal agencies.

He also plans to continue the work of his predecessor, Lynn Larson, as a representative of Longboat Key in the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. Linde is a sailor and has an interest in programs like “Living Shorelines,” which encourages developers to control erosion without seawalls, using vegetation instead.

“I’m ready to hit the ground running,” he said of serving on the commission.

Ed Zunz

DISTRICT 5: ED ZUNZ Commissioner Ed Zunz opted to run after his wife, Pat, declined to run for a final term. He plans to continue working many of the same issues she focused on during her nearly five years on the commission, including education and north-end revitalization.

Zunz grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Columbia University, where he studied history and, eventually, law. He represented corporations such as Johnson & Johnson and IBM in commercial litigation until he retired approximately 12 years ago.

Representing corporations, he got a window into other professions.

“You learn so much about other people’s business,” he said. “I did a lot of work in construction cases where my adversary was often an engineer. You translate many of those skills to the kind of adventure I’m about to start.”

In New Jersey, he served as chairman of the Bar Association Committee, a local YMCA and the parking authority in a town that served as a hub for commuters.

After moving to Longboat Key, he served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which considers appeals from property owners in town zoning and land use decisions. The language of such cases is technical he said, and strict statutory rules govern them.

Zunz said his background made him uniquely qualified to understand the cases that came before the board.

Zunz thinks his grasp of technical issues will serve him well on the commission, helping him understand issues like beach nourishment and development and traffic on the north end.

He believes the north end needs commercial activity at certain portions, such as the abandoned

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gas station that sits on the parcels on which Floridays Development Co. has proposed a 120-room hotel.

“I very much want to see (the property) developed,” he said, “A small hotel would be reasonable, but it also has to be a quality place.

As bad as it is now, a second-rate hotel that was unsuccessful which then became an eyesore wouldn’t be any better.”

Zunz said traffic at the north end has also become an issue and hopes that the Florida Department of Transportation will eventually be persuaded to build a traffic control device near the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive. Because there is also talk of building a roundabout at the south end, he said, the Key could eventually become bookended by traffic circles that provide scenic entrances.

Zunz said he respects the difficult work commissioners do, though he was critical of the way commissioners opted to distribute costs for burying utilities in the March 15 referendum that voters approved.

“Some people have houses assessed at $150,000 and who may pay $1,000 (in property taxes) may practically get their taxes doubled,” he said. “It created an unhappy solution.”

In addition to his new responsibilities as a commissioner, Zunz plays tennis and volunteers for Reading Buddies, a program that aims to help children read at grade level by third grade.

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Long-lasting legacies

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Outgoing Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz played crucial roles in what will be historic changes on the Key. They are testaments to persistence.

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n that March evening when new Longboat Key town commissioners take the oath of office in the Town Commission Chambers, they have no idea what issues, what controversies or what opportunities will come out of nowhere and land on the dais. Nor do they have any idea on what side of history they will end up when their terms expire.

Inevitably, though, they will face a test … or two … or three. And it’s when those moments occur that you see their character and convictions and whether they can pass the tests.

In the cases of outgoing commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz — Larson in office for six years, Zunz for nearly five — you can say they passed their unexpected tests. They were almost complete opposites in their styles and position on issues. But they were steadfast and consistent in their character and convictions.

The record book will mark the terms of Larson and Zunz as the first time two women served simultaneously on the Town Commission. But that will be little more than a historical footnote compared to the legacies they are leaving. History will show they each contributed to positive, dramatic changes in the look and character of Longboat Key.

Lynn Larson

If you followed the tenure of Commissioner Lynn Larson over the past six years, you know she has been one of those rare elected officials who stayed true to her core: She was first and foremost an advocate and representative for taxpayers, not the town government.

She was known as the fiscal watchdog on the commission, sniffing for waste, protecting taxpayers. Actually, she was more of a fiscal bulldog, growling, tugging and questioning expenses and other issues until she wore down her fellow commissioners, until they would give her the bone. “Most tenacious person I’ve ever come across,” said Mayor Jack Duncan. Pain in the neck — albeit for the right reasons, said Vice Mayor Terry Gans.

Other former commissioners likely would be less generous. Early on, they mentally rolled their eyes at the way and how often she was unafraid to voice her opinions. But she often caused them to think, rethink and sometimes change their votes.

Larson’s biggest legacy will be invisible. Despite strong resistance early on from fellow commissioners

— with one telling her she looked like a fool for pursuing the issue — Larson used her dogged persistence to persuade commissioners to support converting the town’s overhead utility lines to underground. It took more than a year and two major battles.

Battle One: the referendum last November for a $25 million bond issue and property assessments to convert Gulf of Mexico Drive’s overhead lines. That was the easier one.

Battle Two: Persuading property owners to approve a second bond issue and assessment, this one for $23 million, to fund the conversion of the town’s neighborhoods. Not since the Key Club’s proposed expansion last decade did an issue bring an overflow crowd to a Town Commission meeting. With fervent opposition bearing down, Larson delivered a speech that convinced her fellow commissioners the issue should go on the ballot.

Both referenda received 60% voter approval. Come 2022, if not sooner, Longboat’s tangle and mish-mash of overhead utility lines will disappear.

The conversion will become a line of demarcation in Longboat’s history. It will stand as a point when Longboat residents made a landmark reinvestment in their town, ensuring that it remains among Florida’s premier waterfront communities.

Larson, likely, never expected utility lines to be her defining issue, that unexpected test, when she took her first oath. Nor will anyone ever see her lasting contribution; it will be buried. But it will be her legacy.

Persistence pays off.

Pat Zunz

As vocal as Larson was, Commissioner Zunz was as quiet and reserved.

That made her an effective commissioner. She was the Dean Witter of the commission: When she spoke, her colleagues listened.

Never a grandstander, Zunz rarely rose on Longboat’s public radar. But that’s not to say she was not involved or making a difference.

Few residents, even longtime followers of town government, probably remember that even before her five years on the Town Commission, Zunz served as chairwoman of the Longboat Key Zoning Board of Adjustment from 2006 to 2008 and served two years after that on the Planning and Zoning Board. Altogether, she volunteered a decade of her life as a Longboat Key public servant.

In her most visible position as a member of the Town Commission, Zunz, a longtime Lands End resident, naturally became the voice for the north end of the island. As much as Larson advocated for underground utility lines, Zunz fought equally hard

CROSSING GUARDS AT CROSS PURPOSES It’s really quite amusing to watch the new crossing guards on St. Armands Circle. As far as we can tell, they have added no value.

Or maybe we just don’t understand what their purpose is.

From what we know of crossing guards, their purpose usually is primarily to improve safety for pedestrians in a potentially dangerous crossing area.

But, really, is St. Armands that dangerous for pedestrians? You would have to search far into the archives to find an incident, if any at all, of someone being mowed over in a St. Armands crosswalk.

So it’s comical as you drive through the Circle to see two guards, standing in the same crosswalk, shepherding pedestrians — as if motorists are too stupid to

see the pedestrians, and pedestrians are too stupid to wait for cars to stop.

Surely, many of you have visited other tourist destinations and observed how crossing guards serve a dual purpose — help provide pedestrian safety and expedite the flow of traffic. That often means synchronizing multiple crossing points so pedestrians are all walking at once with cars stopped, or cars are all moving at once with pedestrians stopped.

It seems our new guards could use some coaching. Or perhaps someone at the top needs to determine what their purpose is.

Nice idea. The effort is appreciated.

But they’re not really helping much so far. Meanwhile, traffic remains bumper to bumper at both ends of Longboat Key.

against the funding methods that ultimately were adopted. She argued they unfairly burdened north Longboat residents.

But all the while she served on the commission, Zunz also worked persistently for two improvements to the north end of the Key: a traffic light at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive; and the redevelopment of the area extending from Whitney Beach Plaza to the abandoned service station and bank building at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Zunz’s efforts to secure a traffic light ultimately influenced the Florida Department of Transportation to put that intersection on the list for a future roundabout. At the same time, her lobbying with the owners of that struggling, two-block area on the north end appears to have triggered movement. Floridays Development Co. has proposed developing a 120room luxury hotel there.

It likely will be years before either the roundabout or a new luxury hotel will be visible. When they do come to fruition, history should note: For almost two decades, commissioners and north-end residents talked and talked and talked about how something needed to happen on that seemingly abandoned stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive, a gateway to the Key. But one commissioner’s persistence made a difference.

When Zunz took the oath five years ago to become a commissioner, you can be sure she had no inkling what her legacy would be: the catalyst to improve and revitalize the north gateway to Longboat Key. Credit Larson and Zunz for accomplishing what all commissioners strive to do: Leave the town better than when they first sat on the commission dais.

Commission continuity

Back in the day, selecting Longboat Key’s mayor used to be a gentlemanly affair among the town commissioners. Everyone gradually moved up and took a one-year turn.

But in the late 1990s, the process turned into drama and discord.

Now it has taken another turn.

Monday night, commissioners voted to give Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans second terms.

It makes sense. It creates continuity and predictability. Good move.

Think about post-garage

Eventually, it seems, most challenges have a way of working out. To wit: The long-discussed St. Armands Circle parking garage is on the verge of reality. The Sarasota City Commission gave its blessing Monday night.

Not only that, all but one of the five commissioners (Shelli Freeland Eddie) endorsed instituting paid parking on the Circle to help pay for the fourstory garage, underground utility lines and an upgraded median from Coon Key to the Circle. Estimated cost: $15 million to $17 million.

As this project moves forward, it would behoove commissioners, city planners and state transportation officials to do some serious planning on how to accommodate what surely will be more as many as 500 more cars on the Circle at the height of season.

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It was held Tuesday, March 8, at the Longboat Island Chapel in Shook Fellowship Hall, for a sellout crowd of 200.

The show is the largest fundraiser for the church. The funds raised help church missions and enable the charitable outreach committee to support local, national and global organizations.

We wish to thank all who purchased tickets and attended this annual event. We are most grateful for the generosity of all businesses and friends who contributed donations of gifts and certificates for our raffle and silent auction. And most of all, thanks goes to the numerous volunteers who worked on the show, luncheon and drawings.

It was a wonderful expression of teamwork at its best.

police officer to our condo and what to expect.

Officer Charles Kovarik arrived about 15 minutes later.

He questioned us for particulars and left for my aunt’s sister’s cottage. There, he uncovered a helpful neighbor and tracked our missing lady to a motel in southern New York state. She had left in her new Prius Thursday, expecting to surprise her sisters by arriving early by car, instead of flying, as had been planned.

It was now 9 p.m. We, the sisters and the neighbor were all at peace, thanks to Longboat Key Police Department’s picture-book example of thoughtfulness, rapid responsiveness and effectiveness.

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Sylvia Pastor dishes on culinary skills Sylvia Pastor is known at Temple Beth Israel and on the rest of the Key for her talents as a chef.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD n 3 whole chicken breasts n Olive oil n Kosher salt and freshly ground black

pepper n 1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise n 1/3 cup dry white wine n 1/4 cup chutney n 3 tablespoons curry powder n 1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stocks) n 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions) n 1/4 cup raisins or red grapes n 1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

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It’s easy to fall in love with a delectable meal. Sometimes, the meal is even good enough to fall in love with the cook, as was the case with Sylvia and Irwin Pastor, a Longboat Key commissioner.

“My second date, I made him a basic tuna salad, and he said it’s the best one he’s ever had,” Sylvia Pastor said. “Six months later, we were married. Was it my cooking?

Maybe.”

Pastor is known at Temple Beth Israel for her food and frequently bakes for temple events. She also hosts “In the Kitchen with Sylvia” once a year, during which she gives temple members tastes, cooking demonstrations and recipes for her food.

“A man came up to me and said, ‘I know that name. You’re the Longboat Key cook.’” Pastor said.

“I took that as a compliment.”

Pastor learned to cook and bake from her mother and grandmother, who also loved to cook.

“I think I came out of the womb with a wooden spoon and said ‘Where’s the bowl?’” she said.

“It’s in my genes.”

Pastor enjoys cooking an array

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, and rub the skin with olive oil.

Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle.

Remove the meat from the bone, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large, bite-size pieces.

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Sylvia Pastor, center, with her sous chefs Lynn Burton and Doris Kaplan March 4, at Temple Beth Israel’s “In the Kitchen with Sylvia.”

of foods, from chicken and fish to soups and ethnic dishes.

“I just like to cook,” she said.

“I like cooking, and I like entertaining, and I like making people happy, and they seem to be happy while they’re eating. I think everybody should cook and have fun doing it. It’s a happy time.”

For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder and 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor.

Process until smooth.

Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions and raisins. Mix well.

Refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to merge.

Add the cashews, and serve at room temperature.

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The crosswalk just south of the Centre Shops, pictured, is one of four crossings the Florida Department of Transportation installed in December.

Police say education is right approach for crosswalks There’s a learning curve that comes with new crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

JACK SHORT STAFF WRITER

The Longboat Key Police Department has been placing officers near four crosswalks that were

installed in December on Gulf of Mexico Drive to watch for drivers who fail to stop for pedestrians.

But unless those drivers have already been warned or they blatantly disregard the signals and pedestrians, they’ll likely receive a verbal warning, according to Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming.

“We’ll stop those vehicles, and we’ll educate drivers,” Cumming

said, describing the educationfirst approach more effective than issuing citations at first contact.

The crosswalks have been criticized by residents and several commissioners who worry that they need to be more visible and have better signage.

Officers typically inform firsttime violators about how the crosswalks work and what their obligations are as drivers.

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When crosswalk lights are activated, drivers must slow down enough to stop “in plenty of time” if someone enters or is already in the crosswalk, Cumming said. If pedestrians have already exited, drivers don’t have to stop.

The only citation police have given for a crosswalk-related violation was related to a Feb. 5 pedestrian crash in which a man was struck while trying use a crosswalk near Country Club Shores. The driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Cumming estimated his department has stopped 20 vehicles as part of the effort. Police will keep record of whom they stop so they will know if a driver is a repeat offender.

“The response is typically, ‘I didn’t see it,’ or ‘I didn’t realize,’ or, ‘It didn’t register,’” he said.

“They are new, and people aren’t used to seeing the yellow lights.

Obviously, if we see a blatant disregard, we’ll write a ticket.”

Cumming said driver behavior near crosswalks isn’t as bad as many think — perhaps because traffic is moving slowly due to congestion.

Commissioner Lynn Larson hopes Cumming is right about the effectiveness of educating drivers upon first contact.

“I see cars stopping and see two or three cars go through before somebody will stop,” she said. “I hope education is the No. 1 way to get people to comply.”

Town Manager David Bullock is optimistic that new signs and warnings (see sidebar) that will be placed 500 feet before crosswalks to warn drivers will provide ample warning to drivers.

“When (those) go up, there are few excuses,” Bullock said.

“I would expect our issuance of tickets will go up.”

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MAKING UPGRADES Four crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive will receive additional signage and pavement markings, according to Robin Stublen, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation.

FDOT told Town Manager David Bullock in a Feb. 24 email that it will add signs with flashing lights and “ped crossing” markers on the pavement 500 feet before each crosswalk at a cost of $7,476.

Installation will take place over the next few weeks.

Town Manager David Bullock said his primary complaint about current signs is the lack of awareness they generate from motorists and that these measures should help.

He also said pedestrian awareness is crucial.

“Whenever I go out and talk to groups, I try to remind them to push the button, look, and protect yourself,” Bullock said.

“Don’t just push it and blindly walk.”

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Beat this A high-end real estate agent with a booming career didn’t let some dreaded health news wreck her plans.

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Judy Kepecz-Hays received blunt advice a few days after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in summer 2014: Don’t tell anyone.

“People told me I would start losing listings if everyone knew I was sick,” says Kepecz-Hays.

One of the leading Realtors in the Sarasota-Manatee region in annual sales volume, KepeczHays mostly followed the advice.

She told her family and a few close people at her Longboat Key Coldwell Banker office.

And Kepecz-Hays kept on working. She showed properties, pored over listings and returned phone calls — many times the day after chemotherapy treatments. For a Realtor with more than $1 billion in sales volume in a 35-year career, and a team of three associates on the payroll, this wasn’t mere busywork.

The years she was sick, 2014 and 2015, were among career-highs for Kepecz-Hays, with $47 million and $72.62 million in sales volume, respectively.

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Now, 18 months later, with the cancer gone, Kepecz-Hays’ ethic and attitude during her illness still wow colleagues and peers.

“Neither myself nor her assistants could figure out where she got all the fortitude,” says Bob Stanley, branch manager of the Coldwell Banker Longboat Key office. “She wasn’t going to give in to this. It was very impressive.”

Kepecz-Hays comes from a family steeped in resiliency. A native of Budapest, Hungary, her father was a college professor who spoke nine languages, and her mother was an entrepreneur who started a sewing business. They spent time in a refugee camp in Vienna after the Soviets invaded their homeland in 1956 before

moving to the U.S. The family settled in Chicago when KepeczHays was 6.

A decade later, Kepecz-Hays’s mom died — of breast cancer.

Kepecz-Hays said the surging market is one factor in her success over the past two years, but most of the success stems from her determination to keep going during her diagnosis.

The first month, she says, was the hardest, when she came to grips with the reality. “You can’t negotiate with cancer,” she says.

“The word cancer is like death.”

Adds Kepecz-Hays: “At night I cried.”

Kepecz-Hays had a double mastectomy and spent most of summer 2014 in chemo. Then, in

the fall, she developed neuropathy, a form of nerve damage in the arms and legs that restricts movement and is often caused by chemotherapy.

She was able to stop the chemo treatments in December 2014 and switch to daily pills. The cancer is now removed from her body, and she talks about the experience, somewhat reluctantly, mostly for two reasons: One, to send a message to women over 40 to never neglect an annual mammogram.

And two, she wants to prove to others that positive thoughts, and prayer, can really help during trying times.

“I knew I would get better and beat this,” Kepecz-Hays says. “I wasn’t going to let it beat me.”

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Meet Longboat’s new doctors These providers will practice at the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living, which opens March 31.

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he Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops, filling a void that’s existed on the Key since 2014, when Dr. Pamela Letts retired from her Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care.

At the clinic, AllCare Medical Centers, a family-owned practice with offices in Lakewood Ranch and Venice, will offer primary and urgent care, women’s health, behavioral health and on-site lab and imaging services. In addition to AllCare, the center will include the Center for Brain Health and Fitness Quest Physical Therapy.

The Longboat Key Foundation raised $600,000 for the clinic to assist with startup costs.

DR. MATTHEW NESSETTI, M.D., PH.D. Dr. Matthew Nessetti, known as “Dr. Matt,” is AllCare’s medical director. He previously worked for Dr. Letts and is a board-certified family physician, medical psychologist and psychopharmacologist. He will be the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living’s Thursday doctor.

Nessetti completed his training in psychology and psychopharmacology at the University of Nebraska and family medicine at Creighton University.

He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Psychological Association elected him to fellow status in 2004.

“When we first came to Florida, we always told ourselves we would open a practice on Longboat Key,” he said. “It’s been our intention all along, and we finally are.”

DR. DORIS RAMIREZ NESSETTI, M.D. Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, AllCare’s co-director and an OBGYN, will work at the Longboat Key office once or twice a month.

She graduated with a degree in biology from University of Houston and earned her medical degree at New York Medical College. She completed her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital, in New York City.

She is a surgeon trained in DaVinci robotic surgery and provides women’s health services, urogynecology, surgery, aesthetics and integrated care for women of all ages.

“We really fell in love with Longboat,” she said. “I’m excited to be out there.”

DR. IRWIN “IRV” BECKER, M.D. A resident of Longboat Key, Dr. Irwin “Irv” Becker is no stranger to the town or its people.

Becker came out of retirement and joined the AllCare team after moving from Philadelphia to Longboat Key in 2014.

“I love tennis and golf, but what I love most is helping people,” he said. “I couldn’t stay out of the medical field.”

He has practiced internal medicine for more than 50 years and will be the medical center’s primary doctor every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

“Right now, it feels sensational to be doing this,” Becker said. “I have made so many good friends and patients at Lakewood Ranch, and I’ll miss them, but this is a great opportunity.”

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She is a native of St. Petersburg and will work at the Longboat Key office each Tuesday.

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EASTER SERVICES All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church 563 Bay Isles Road, 383-8161 Maundy Thursday Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar is at 5 p.m.; Good Friday Liturgy is at noon; Easter Day Festive Eucharist is at 8 and 10 a.m.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe visits Christ Church

Longboat Island Chapel 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 383-6491 Maundy Thursday supper and communion service is at 5 p.m.; Easter Sunday sunrise service will be at 7:30 a.m., and Easter worship service will be at 10 a.m.

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church 40 N. Adams Drive, 388-1234 Maundy Thursday service is at 5:30 p.m.; Good Friday service is at 7 p.m.; Easter sunrise service is at 7 a.m.; Easter Sunday contemporary service is at 9 a.m., and traditional service is at 11 a.m.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 383-8833 Maundy Thursday service is at 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday service is at 1 p.m.; Easter services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 383-1255 A Holy Thursday Mass is at 5:30 p.m.; Good Friday Passion service is at 3 p.m.; Easter Masses are at 6:30, 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m.; Easter vigil is at 8:30 p.m.

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Joyce Angelina Taylor, 83, of Longboat Key and formerly of East Brunswick, N.J., died March 5.

A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, she was also an occasional newspaper contributor. She was a volunteer at Mote Marine Aquarium for many years and was most recently a volunteer at the Longboat Key Library.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor, and brother, Ross Giangrasso.

She is survived by her children, Janice Taylor, of North Brunswick, N.J., Jayne O’Connell, of Safety Harbor, and William Taylor, of Cream Ridge, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

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The Rev. George Bennett, 105, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 4.

Born in 1910, in England, he lived in Ontario, Canada and then moved to Chicago, where he attended Moody Bible Institute.

There, he met Elizabeth, the love of his life. The couple was married 65 years.

He graduated from Bradley University in Illinois and Northern Baptist Seminary, where he acquired a Bachelor of Divinity degree. He became a U.S. citizen in 1941 and was ordained in 1945.

Rev. Bennett served as pastor to churches in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. In 1952, he served with the American Baptist Home Mission Society and lectured at numerous churches throughout the U.S. He also traveled to five countries in central Africa for American Leprosy missions, where he helped start clinics and hospitals to treat the disease. In 1966, he was called to the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis, where he served in pastoral care and counseling and visitation of the sick and shutins. At the age of 61, he received his Master of Arts degree from Butler University.

He and Elizabeth retired in 1973 and lived on Longboat Key for 25 years. In 1999, they moved to Westminster Manor in Bradenton. He enjoyed working with metals, woodcarving and fishing.

Rev. Bennett was preceded in death by his sister, Doris, in 2005, and wife, Elizabeth, in 2001. He is survived by his son, James Bennett; nephew, Donald Smith; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A service was held March 19, in Bradenton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ministers & Missionaries Benefit Board, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10115.

Zeida, of Bayside, N.Y., Ivy, of Cumming, Ga., and Anna, of Longboat Key; siblings, Armantina, of Union City, N.J., and Lucia, of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 29, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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GEORGE BENNETT

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Msgr. Gerard Finegan, Pastor

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HOLY THURSDAY: Mass at 5:30pm • Adoration until 9:00pm GOOD FRIDAY: Stations at Noon/Passion Service at 3:00pm SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL: Mass at 8:30pm EASTER SUNDAY: 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30am APRIL SCHEDULE: Saturday 4:00pm & 6:00pm SUNDAY: 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:30am MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9:00am 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

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LUXURY WATERFRONT ESTATE PROPERTIES 3303 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE Savor the perfect end to any day by walking out to the pristine shores of the Gulf of Mexico in the backyard of this centrally-located home. With 100-feet of Gulf frontage, nearly 6,000 SF of interior space and a Gulffront pool, this is an excellent site to begin your dream getaway or a home improvement endeavor. www.3303GulfofMexicoDrive.com

$3,995,000

5080 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE The opulence of this luxurious bayfront estate, adoringly called “Notre Paradis,” will impress you at every turn. Situated on almost a full acre of property that overlooks Sarasota Bay, this special residence is a showcase of extraordinary views and quality construction. The European-inspired decor offers breathtaking details in every room. Featuring nearly 9,000 SF of living space and over 2,300 SF of terraces and balconies covered in Travertine tile. A truly private estate property.

$6,990,000

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584 HORNBLOWER LANE Spectacular views of Sarasota Bay and downtown greet you from nearly every room of this direct bayfront four bedroom home in Country Club Shores. Perfectly situated on the deep waters of the bay (point lot location), this is a boater’s paradise. www.584HornblowerLane.com

1011 LONGBOAT CLUB ROAD

638 BAYVIEW DRIVE

Surround yourself in the beautiful light of this customdesigned estate behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. Eye-catching views of the Longboat Key Club’s lush Islandside golf course, languid ponds and the Gulf of Mexico. One of only seven custom homes within walking distance to the beach.

This newer bayfront home is filled with custom details, offering a serene setting to enjoy year-round. Built to the highest standards, this four bedroom, elevated home boasts 157-feet of water frontage. Custom hardwood finishes, Chobani wood and ceramic tile flooring and marble gas fireplace are just a few designer details.

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$2,995,000

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$2,649,000

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1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #904 Promenade penthouse offering 2,600 SF of stunning Gulf and bay views! This ninth-floor residence has been extensively upgraded with high-end finishes throughout.

Newer kitchen and baths and top-of-the-line appliances are just a few designer details. wwwPromenadePenthouse904.com

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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 Owned and Operated by NRT, LLC 195664

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he Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key served up its annual pancake breakfast March 19, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

The breakfast included blueberry and plain pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kiwanis Club’s charities and scholarships.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Jim Krenik mans the griddle at the Kiwanis Club’s pancake breakfast.

Photos by Kristen Herhold

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Kiwanis Club volunteers participated Al and Jan Bagot

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Amount the Kiwanis Club spent on supplies such as pancake batter, syrup, butter and sausages

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Preliminary amount the Kiwanis Club raised from ticket sales, a 50/50 raffle and tips at the door

$5,000 James Buchanan, Sandy Buchanan and Lea Mei encourage motorists to stop for pancakes.

Preliminary amount after expenses that will be donated to help children in Sarasota and Manatee counties

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

TOWN CENTER PROJECT DISCUSSION Takes place at 11 a.m. at SunTrust Bank, 510 Bay Isles Road.

Town Manager Dave Bullock will discuss the town center project and the Longboat Library’s place in it. Guests are asked to park at the library across the street. Call 316-1999.

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING @ NOON Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chart House, 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Enjoy lunch while networking with chamber members. Cost is $25 for members; $35 for guests.

Call 383-2466.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

DON’T MISS MAR VISTA EASTER EGG HUNT What: The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at the 28th annual egg hunt. The event is open to children ages 10 and under. Refreshments will be served. Call 383-2391.

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 Where: Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway

‘NUTRITION AND AGING’ Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Rick Machemer will discuss which nutrients really matter, the latest fads and what research tells us. Call 383-8161.

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

THURSDAYS

ZUMBA WITH SUZY Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per class.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

‘EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE, NUDE VICTORIANS, THE WILD, WILD WEST AND THE ORIGINS OF MOTION PICTURES’ Takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Learn about renowned photographer, inventor and confessed murderer Eadweard Muybridge Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

MONDAYS

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

TUESDAYS

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

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

Email info@longboatkeyrotary. org.

FRIDAYS

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

Bayfront Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS MUSCLES, BALANCE, STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY Takes place at 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. Cost is $8 for members; $13 for nonmembers. Call 5388456.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

LONGBOAT ISLAND CHAPEL EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT Takes place at 10 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The worship service includes an “Amazing Grace” solo by Brenna Holman, 11. A children’s Easter egg hunt follows the service. Call 3836491.

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Call 383-8161.

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

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

WEDNESDAYS

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

Longboat Island Chapel, 6300 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Call 383-6491.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

SHIFTING SANDS SUPPORT GROUP Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ruth Cushing Room.

This group is open to any adult going through a difficult transition.

Longboat Key Club Tavern and Whiskey Bar, 3110 Harbourside Drive

THURSDAYS

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

Call Donna at 388-2847.

Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road.

Call 383-2011.

WEDNESDAYS

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS BOOK SALES Take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gently used books will be discounted by 50%. Paperbacks will be 25 cents, and hardback books will be 50 cents to $2.50.

Call 383-2011.

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bird Key is “the” community for upscale residential homes.

Listings range from $999,000 to $5,999,000.

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REID MURPHY Luxury on the Water www.reidmurphy.com

Call REID Today!

941.232.3304

SAILBOAT WATER ON LONGBOAT KEY

Magnificent Bayfront Spectacular Skyline Views

Deep Water Dockage for multiple boats & seven car auto garage.Designer finished 5BR home plus guest quarters.

$4,495,000

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LONGBOAT KEY $848,500 Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. Direct bay access.

A boater’s paradise!

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Band leader Mary Ann Dye and drummer Jim Kryway

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L’AMBIANCE ROYAL BEACHFRONT $2,298,000 Casually elegant beachfront with southern exposure, spectacular views and superior amenities!

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ulfshore and Twin Shores held their 40th annual combined St. Patrick’s Day parade March 17.

Residents marched and drove in golf carts down neighborhood streets in their best St. Paddy’s Day outfits. A kazoo band, the Blarney Bunch, also performed. ­— KRISTEN HERHOLD

STUNNING BAYFRONT HOME $4,995,000 Custom Built w/ amazing views extraordinary finishes.

Boat dock & deeded beach access on LBK.

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD $2,200,000 Country Club Shores w/ expansive Bay views & deepwater dock. Build your dream home on LBK!

CUSTOM HOME ON DEEP WATER $2,100,000 Casually elegant professionally decorated 4BR/5BA north LBK. Open Bay views with 40’ dock & new lift.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH FRONT HOME $2,495,000 Secluded one-of-a-kind mid-key. Unobstructed Gulf views. Great amenities. Perfect for entertaining.

Art Steward

John Wiese and Shirley Peterson Tom McCarthy and George Bader

WHITAKERS LANDING LOT ON DEEP WATER $1,750,000 One lot from Bay w/100 ft seawall on a deep channel.

Gated community of luxury homes. Beautiful views.

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

BOATERS DREAM $1,395,000 Lush & private 3BR/2BA home 1/2+acre across street from beach. Dock with lift on wide canal.

LUXURIOUS KEY WEST STYLE $1,233,000 3BR/3.5BA home with Gulf views from multiple rooms and only a minutes walk to the beach.

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Tom Gavin and Kay Heigle

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2015 Top Team

for Michael Saunders & Company’s Longboat Key Offices

2009 $20+ Topmillion Individual Producer sold in the last 4 months

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Emerald Harbor

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$2,150,000

St. Armands Bay View

$1,150,000

Emerald Harbor

$710,000 Harbor Villa Club

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$1,011,700

$285,000 Sandcastle

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$529,000

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$699,000*

Bay Island

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Emerald Harbor

$2,279,811 $1,375,000

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$485,000 $875,000*

Hawk Island

Downtown Sarasota

$2,087,500 $645,000

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$3,250,000

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$570,000

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Conrad Beach

$675,000

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$475,000

Inn on the Beach

Emerald Harbor

St. Armands Bay Front

$700,000

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Promenade

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Harbour Oaks

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Inn on the Beach

$815,000

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Emerald Harbor

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St. Armands Waterfront $1,895,000*

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Emerald Harbor

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Bay Isles Bayou Section $1,750,000 Promenade Penthouse $1,600,000* Gulf Front Condominium $630,000 Emerald Harbor $1,600,000 Longboat Key Towers $949,000* Whitney Beach $349,000* Inn on the Beach $495,000* Buttonwood Cove $459,000*

These are some of the properties Hannerle has sold throughout the worst recession in 70 years.

These are some of the waterfront properties Addy Wittig has sold in the recent past.

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Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 PH 941.387.7300 FX 941.296.7722 | 440 440Gulf Gulfof of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 | PH 941.387.0100 | FX 941.296.7424 GailWittig@michaelsaunders.com | www.longboatlife.com HannerleMoore@michaelsaunders.com| IanAddy@michaelsaunders.com www.michaelsaunders.com www.longboatlife.com

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$50 Million in Pending and Closed Sales in 2015! #1 Agent in Bird Key 2004-2015!

A Tradition of Exceptional Service for Extraordinary Lifestyles

Happy Easter!

Broker/Associate, CRB, CRS, GRI Office: 941.387.1803 Cell: 941.544.5117 Previews International lkoy@coldwellbanker.com Property Specialist LynneKoy.com

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L U X U RY C O L L E C T I O N

Lynches St. Paddy’s Day a pot of gold

JUST LISTED!

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - Elegant Bayfront residence with 289’ of seawall fronting Sarasota Bay. Sparkling panoramic water views from every room!

590GolfLinksLane.com $4,950,000

BIRD KEY - A boater’s dream with quick access to Sarasota Bay on a deep water canal. Extensively renovated in 2008. Pool, spa, multiple terraces, large dock, boat lift and 2 jet ski lifts.

110NWarblerLane.com $2,100,000

BIRD KEY - Tuscan-style 4,500+ sq ft garden residence with courtyard entrance and lushly landscaped outdoor living space with heated pool.

Architectural elements and fine details throughout.

258RobinDr.com $1,450,000

BIRD KEY - Build your Dutch West Indies masterpiece on this 30,000 square foot Bayfront lot with private beach. Gorgeous bridge, bay & sunset views.

101SeagullLane.com Lot Only $1,495,000 With 4,552 sq ft home $3,430,000*

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Front, Kevin, Lizzie, Tommy and Jack McIntyre; back, James and Martha Kem and Alice McIntyre

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ynches Pub & Grub hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 17.

The festivities included green beer, Irish food, Irish dancers and music.

Owner Jason Burns estimates 1,100 people attended.

This year marked the first St. Patrick’s Day since former owners Ethna and Chris Lunch retired.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD Bartender Rick Bettis

PRICE REDUCED!

LONGBOAT KEY - New Construction - “Acqua Vita - Water of Life,” a collaboration of the awardwinning firms Perrone Construction, Clifford M. Scholz Architects & Rowntree Enterprises.

AcquaVita-LBK.com $8,400,000

PRICE REDUCED!

BIRD KEY - Majestic 3,558 sq ft residence on Tarpon Bend. Marble and hardwood flooring, 10-12’ Ceilings, 138’ of Waterfront, Boat and Jet Ski Lift.

496PartridgeCir.com $2,195,000

JUST LISTED!

Lynches owners Lisa and Jason Burns

Joretta Beck, Cathy DeRose and Lynn Hoover

BIRD KEY - An entertainer’s dream! 4 BR, 3.5 BA with 3,800 sq ft of living space, beach-entry pool, “Pub Room,” outdoor kitchen, and the finest in finishes and features.

440PheasantDrive.com $1,495,000

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS - Remodeled condominium residence with beautiful Gulf-toBay views. Contemporary open floor plan design.

603LongboatClubRd602N.com $925,000

INVOLVED CITIZEN:

SPARCC Board Member | Make-A-Wish Volunteer | Driver for Meals on Wheels Breast Cancer Awareness | Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Advisory Board Member Sarasota Opera | Supporter of Mote Marine Laboratory | Tiger Bay Club Member

Global Marketing Reach: NY Times | Coldwell Banker | World Properties | Trulia | Right Moves Realtor.com | Zillow | Wall Street Journal China | List Globally | Luxury Real Estate Coldwell Banker Previews | Prop Go Luxury | Robb Report | Unique Homes

Bruce and Laurie Bauer

Thank you to my customers and clients for your loyalty!

Thinking of Selling Your Home?

Lynne provides the hands-on service, personal attention and unmatched market experience to get the results you deserve. For real estate representation built on trust and your satisfaction call Lynne today at 941.544.5117.

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1 • Longboat Key, Florida 34228 Top ½ of 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally for Closed Transactions.

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On the shore of Sarasota Bay. As incomparable as the sunset.

To be social or find solitude.

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

You will find Echelon.

Distinctive and undeniably desirable.

N O W U N D ER C O N STR U C TIO N E CHE LON IS COMING TO 624 SO U TH PA L M AVEN U E 17 spectacular homes, one per floor. Each with over 4,000 sq. ft. under air, most with true 360º views and one exceptional two-level city townhome.

Clubroom | Fitness Center | Pool/Spa | Rooftop Terrace | From the $2 Millions

Expect more at this level.

A S C E N T I A R E A LT Y G R O U P Licensed Real Estate Broker

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Community features, amenities and pricing are approximate and subject to change without notice. The information and materials displayed on materials provided to you are solely intended to provide general information about proposed plans of WSR-Sarasota LLC. These proposed plans are conceptual in nature and are subject to change or cancellation (in whole or in part) at any time without notice. Land uses, public and private facilities, improvements, and plans described or depicted on any materials are conceptual only, subject to government approvals and market factors, and subject to change without notice. Nothing in these materials obligates WSR-Sarasota, LLC, or any other entity to build any facilities or improvements, and there is no guarantee that any illustrated or described proposed future development will be implemented. Neither the information and materials provided to you, nor any communication made or given in connection with and of the foregoing may be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty or may otherwise be relied upon by any person or entity for any reason whatsoever. Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Photos by Kristen Herhold

Connor and Mackenzie Flanagan

Luck O’ the Lazy Lobster

General Manager Erick Flanagan, bartenders Courtney Rossle and Andrew Tolbert and owner Michael Garey Right: Marilyn Broder, Yvonne Walsh and Linda Olsen

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azy Lobster hosted a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 17.

The restaurant was filled with decorations and served Irish-themed food and green beer.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

The Westchester Condominiums

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DOWNTOWN SARASOTA

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

Westchester $629,000 | Westchester $725,000 Sand Cay $ 635,000*

The best of waterfront and city living is yours to enjoy at Hudson Crossing. Only 12 residences enjoy the in-town luxury of this waterfront West of the Trail address on Hudson Bayou. Live in vibrant downtown Sarasota, enjoy a leisurely stroll to restaurants, shopping and theaters, savor fabulous water views and delight in the ultimate convenience of condominium living.

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Toni Giliberti Realtor

888 S. Orange Avenue, #2A features include:

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

REALTOR®

941.780.0968 JeniferSchwell@comcast.net JeniferSchwell.michaelsaunders.com

Offered at $1,995,000

MLS#A4133223 201098

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941-284-9208

First-floor, 3BR/3BA corner residence with 2,355 sq. ft. living area Private 40 ft. deep water dock at your back door 10 ft. ceilings, crown molding, porcelain tile, custom weave carpet Chef’s kitchen w/stainless steel appliances by Wolf, Bosch & Sub-Zero. Private staircase to waterside cabana, heated pool and spa. Private elevator to oversized two-car garage with extra storage.

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Nancy Krohngold with Sy Goldblat Alfred Brown and Claire Carey

Photos by Heather Merriman Saba

Sharon and Paul Steinwachs, Burt Jaffe, Karen Gardiner and Executive Director Susan Goldfarb

Longboat Key Education Center celebrates 30th year at party

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he Longboat Key Education Center hosted its 30th anniversary celebration March 16, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

Peggy Keefe and Mo Hayward

— HEATHER MERRIMAN SABA

Jon Grossman, Betsy Barnston, Karen Baarr and Joan Grossman

Since 1969 5330 Ashton Ct., Sarasota

State Certified General Contractor

www.wilson-window.com

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WATERFRONT COMM. - NEARLY AN ACRE! 4Br/4.5Ba/3CG home plus bonus rm & den wooded view, MF lawn, detailed ceil., built-ins, granite, wood cabinets, tile & wood flrs, central vac., gas fp, SS appls., wet bar, screened lanai w/pool, spa & summer kitch., comm. boat ramp!

MLS#A4147577 .......................................$900,000

DOWNTOWN BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG/2 balconies w/ceiling to floor panoramic views, pvt laundry, walk-ins, Kitch. w/planning ctr & brkfst bar, newer a/c & extra storage in a gated comm. w/amenities; concierge, 2 fitness ctrs, 2 tennis courts, 2 pools & boat docks available MLS#A4137899.......................................$675,000

LOCATION! Custom 5Br/5Ba/2CG w/Gulf views, 4 balconies, fab covered patio SF, roof top sundeck, pvt courtyard, 3-tier pool, 12 person spa, casita, elevator, gourmet kitch., Brazilian flrs., game rm, wet bar, 4th flr cupola w/180 deg views, mos. to St Armand’s & Downtown!

MLS#A4143440 .................................$4,500,000

PVT DOCK IN GATED COMM. 5-6Br/3Ba/2HBa w/Lr, Dr, office, open kitch., comb fam rm, 1st flr MBr, 2nd flr bonus w/wet bar, built-ins, wood & cork flrs, tile, tray ceil., pvt lanai w/ paver brick, pool, spa & summer kitch., RV garage, 10min by boat to Gulf & close to beach!

MLS#A4144561......................................$950,000

DOWNTOWN SAN MARCO! 3-4Br/2.5Ba/1CG+1 w/extended terrace, city views & peek of the bay, granite, wood cabinets, diagonal tile & wood flrs, crown moldings, pvt laundry & newer a/c in a secure bldg. w/amenities; fitness ctr, pool & sauna in heart of cultural district!

MLS#A4118575 ......................................$550,000

PRICE REDUCED $100,000! 3Br/2.5Ba/2CG w/balcony & flex room, city views & peek of the bay, granite, wood cabinets, diagonal tile, crown moldings, walk-ins & pvt laundry in wellmanaged bldg. w/amenities; pool, fitness ctr & more in the heart of Sarasota’s cultural district!

MLS#A4122341 ......................................$400,000

RENOVATED DOWNTOWN WITH BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG, open plan w/pvt balcony, granite, teak-wood flrs, travertine marble, solid wood cabinets, built-ins, gourmet kitch. appls., interior laundry & upgraded hurricane rated sliders in secure Palm Ave bldg. w/bay views!

MLS#A4134650 ....................................$650,000

BAY PLAZA VIEWS! 3Br/3Ba/2CG/3 balconies, over 3300SF w/sweeping bay views, open & flexible plan, hardwood flrs, ceramic tile, crown moldings, built-ins, kitch.w/all appls., guest qtrs. w/kitchenette & its own entry + pvt laundry in full service downtown building w/amenities!

MLS#A4146244 .................................. $1,600,000

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UPDATED PH W/BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CP w/bonus rm, diagonal tile, granite, crown moldings, eat-in kitch. w/SS appls. & tray ceil., MBr w/walk-in, storm shutters & pvt laundry in bldg. on Sarasota Bay w/amenities, close to IMG, beaches, Downtown Sarasota & more!

MLS#A4144415.............................$450,000

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Patricia Weingart and Linda Abramek Tournament winners Leroy Donahue and George Moorehouse

Harvey and Lois Pyes Mary Ahern and Kay Marine

Beachplace has tee time

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esidents enjoyed a day of golf at Beachplace’s 10th annual tournament March 14.

Thirty-four golfers participated in the tournament, which was at Longboat Key Club’s Islandside course.

Seventy-seven residents attended a dinner and awards ceremony following the tournament.

Event co-chairpersons John Marshall, left, and Nancy Bronska, right, with Jan Marshall and Buddy Bronska

Maggie Hicks

Maggie Hicks Turning your dreams into an address!

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Linda Weber

Turning Your Dreams into an Address Beachplace Recently Listed Properties

Largest two-bedroom Gulf-front unit at Beachplace, re-modeled from the studs out with raised ceilings and every easy-living amenity. The Beachplace | $640,000 the living area.

1125 Gulf of Mexico Drive #404 Beds: 2 | Bath: 2 | Built: 1979

Beachplace | $749,000 1055 Gulf of Mexico Drive #101 NEW LISTING Beds: 2 | Bath: 2 | Built: 1980

Best bay views in Beachplace! There are views of Sarasota Bay, the

DIRECT BAY FRONT – 4287 sq.ft. elevated TOWNHOUSE WITH DOCK – Located in the home, 4 Bdrm + Den, 3 Ba, 4 car gar, deep LBK Club, 2BR/2 ½BA, 2 car garage & lots water dock on an oversized lot of 30,569. of storage. $ $ 549,000 2,229,000

This three bedroom residence has been completely updated with neutral colored tile in the living areas, a new kitchen and covered parking.

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Seaplace | $465,000 Palm Island | $299,000 1945 Gulf of Mexico Drive #216 7438 Palm Island Dr #3714, Placida, FL Gorgeous views of the grounds, swimming pool and Gulf of Mexico, Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 | Built: 1978 Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | Built: 1987

from this corner residence in Bldg. 3. The southwestern exposure allows

building. Available furnished with covered parking for $610,000 Ready to Buy or Sell?

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Longboat Harbour | 249,000 4400 Exeter Drive #204 Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | Built: 1970

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key

Maggie Hicks

Coldwell Banker Previews Maggihicks@aol.com Email 941-321-1759 Mobile

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Ste. 1 • Longboat Key, FL 34228

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

1,699,000

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

lindaweber@longboatwaterfront.com WWW.LONGBOATWATERFRONT.COM

ISLANDS WEST - Panoramic Gulf views from this 2B/2B, 1468 sq.ft., updated condo in desirable, pet friendly, Islands West. $ Offered Turnkey furnished 849,000

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Lido Shores | 5/6.2 | $7,900,000 | Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 1219 Westway Dr | Search A4139613 on CBHomes.com

code for property details or to speak with the agent.

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Country Club Shores | 4/5.5 | $4,950,000 | Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 590 Golf Links Ln | Search A4146137 on CBHomes.com

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Bird Key | 5/5.2 | $2,100,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 504104 110 N Warbler Ln Search A4148364 on CBHomes.com

Villa Di Lancia | 3/3 | $1,750,000 The Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 501138 2165 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #132 Search A4141866 on CBHomes.com

Bird Key | 4/3.1 | $1,695,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 503279 440 Pheasant Dr Search A4146396 on CBHomes.com

Bird Key | 3/3 | $1,595,000 James Brown 866.600.6008 486083 440 Meadow Lark Dr Search A4125028 on CBHomes.com

Water Club | 2/4 | $1,595,000 Gene DePoris 866.600.6008 504175 1241 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #307 Search A4147286 on CBHomes.com

Grand Bay | 3/3.1 | $1,500,000 Andree Huffine 866.600.6008 493094 3030 Grand Bay Boulevard 311 Search A4133490 on CBHomes.com

Derby Bay North | 4/4 | $1,500,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 503371 1245 Derby Ln, #A Search A4146967 on CBHomes.com

Pelican Harbour | 2/2.1 | $1,345,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 500536 4239 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, #MH2 Search A4141103 on CBHomes.com

Vista Bay Point | 4/4 | $1,298,000 The Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 493663 128 Golden Gate Pt, Unit #302A Search A4131604 on CBHomes.com

Country Club Shores | 3/3 | $1,295,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 503051 551 Putting Green Ln Search A4146243 on CBHomes.com

Sarabande | 3/2 | $1,285,000 Carolyn Donnelly 866.600.6008 503574 340 S Palm Ave, Unit #11 Search A4147477 on CBHomes.com

Beaches 0f Longboat Key | 2/2 | $1,199,500 Barbara Miller 866.600.6008 498708 775 Longboat Club Rd, Unit #901 Search A4138218 on CBHomes.com

Sapphire Shores | 4/3.1 | $1,099,000 Tom Fynes 866.600.6008 498985 426 Acacia Dr Search A4138841 on CBHomes.com

Grand Bay | 3/3.1 | $999,000 Roger Pettingell 866.600.6008 501104 3040 Grand Bay Blvd, #243 Search A4141723 on CBHomes.com

Seascape Condo | 3/2 | $950,000 Carla Rayman 866.600.6008 502474 5135 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #102 Search A4144132 on CBHomes.com

Winding Oaks | 3/3 | $949,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 503011 3437 Winding Oaks Dr, Unit #19 Search A4146202 on CBHomes.com

Longboat Key | 4/3 | $899,000 Michelle Musto 866.600.6008 502435 618 Bayview Dr Search A4144657 on CBHomes.com

Bird Key | 3/2 | $899,000 Mary Ann Dabney 866.600.6008 503036 567 Bird Key Dr Search A4146222 on CBHomes.com

Players Club | 3/3 | $879,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 74450 1485 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #105 Search A4147500 on CBHomes.com

Sea Gate Club | 2/2 | $799,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 501862 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #12E Search A4143290 on CBHomes.com

Atrium Fairway Bay | 3/2 | $745,000 The Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 469215 2110 Harbourside Dr, Unit #547 Search A4134690 on CBHomes.com

Whitney Beach | 2/2 | $715,000 Mirta Klauber 866.600.6008 468895 6701 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #331 Search A4147681 on CBHomes.com

Beachplace | 2/2 | $699,000 Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 504202 1075 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Unit #501 Search A4147767 on CBHomes.com

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

Central Park | 3/2 | $285,000 Daniela Soiman 866.600.6008 469917 11948 Forest Park Cir Search A4148067 on CBHomes.com

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ongboat Harbour’s Nine and Dine group held a dinner on the beach March 15.

The event also served as a 90th birthday party for member Madeline Raftery.

For 12 years, the women of Nine and Dine have played golf together, then eaten for lunch at a different place every week in season.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD Photos by Kristen Herhold

Gerry Mohr, Madeline Raftery, Eileen Gildea, Gladys Henry and Eleanor Carnese

John Bock and Bill Stamp Richard Mohr, Joe Gildea and Joe Callahan

Pat Marschke and Mary Bock

LIST WITH LOUIS

CONTRACTOR • REMODELS • RENOVATIONS • ADDITIONS LOUIS WERY 941.232.3001

5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive • LBK, FL • 34228 • www.longboatkeybuilders.com

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

LAKEWOOD RANCH COUNTRY CLUB 7327 Greystone Street • $1,549,000

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

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Boasting an impressive total of 6559 sq. ft. of living space, this stunning brand NEW British West Indies-inspired bay front home has 5 bedrooms all en-suite & 2 half baths with rare private two-sided 50ft. boat dock that can accommodate two 70ft. boats, resort-style pool and spa in a tropical oasis. $3,899,000

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44 S. Washington Drive • $1,600,000

707 S. Gulfstream Avenue #904 • $725,000

CINDY QUINN, P.A. 941.780.8000

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$1,995,000

RITZ TOWER – SARASOTA

$1,985,000

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$1,185,000

PRIVATEER – LONGBOAT KEY

$499,900

Key West Style Gulf to Bay compound on over 3/4 of an acre offers coveted island living only available on Casey Key.

Impeccably maintained Sabal plan at L’Ambiance with wonderful wood floors, architecturally significant built-ins and 2 parking spaces.

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LIKE NEW and completely updated from top to bottom! Gracious waterfront living with over 6100 square feet of luxury!

Sophisticated corner residence with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, generous terraces for viewing, meticulous finishes and 2 parking spaces.

PLAYERS CLUB – LONGBOAT KEY

$595,000

Views of the Gulf of Mexico across the pool from this 1500 sq. ft. unit.

Original condition and perfect for creating your own place on the beach.

Entertainer’s Dream providing luxury indoor/outdoor living and showcasing every amenity imaginable! Five bedroom suites and over 5600 SF of class!

A boater’s delight with protected dock and tranquil bay views. Impeccably maintained home features 2 master suites, open plan and heated pool.

Nicely updated corner residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and wonderful gulf views. New kitchen, baths and tile floors.

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Firefighter/paramedics Tirso Guernero and Brian Kolesa Photos by Kristen Herhold

Firefighter/paramedic Ryan Ravelo with Alahna and Lexi Gwen Smith

Town holds open house for public

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he town of Longboat Key hosted a community open house March 12, at the Public Safety Complex.

Visitors met town employees and learned about various departments and organizations on the Key. There was also free on-site document shredding, children’s activities and hamburgers and hot dogs.

Lynn Larson and Judy Boice, with Muffin and Chantal

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Volunteer firefighterJorge Alvarez, right, with his daughter, Elizabeth.

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Women’s Guild is sugar, spice and everything nice

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ore than 200 women attended St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild’s Sugar and Spice fashion show March 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

The show featured seven guild members modeling fashions from

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Republican Club President Joe McElmeel and Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County

Republican Club welcomes Joe Gruters

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Mary Golia

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he Republican Club of Longboat Key held its monthly dinner meeting March 16, at the Longboat Key Club.

Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, spoke about the upcoming election, and members watched an Irish dance performance in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

A’Tu Jewelry & Clothing Outlet in Sarasota.

The event included a luncheon, raffle and the election of the 2016 Women’s Guild officers.

Proceeds from the show will go toward local charities.

Msgr. Gerry Finegan, Women’s Guild President Eileen Hassel and the Rev. Edward Pick Irish dancers Emma Harting, 10, and Stephanie Lovetere, 16

— KRISTEN HERHOLD Fashion show planning committee Beth Waldman, Mary Aiello, Barbara Gurchiek, chairwoman Joan Webster, Mary Del Pup and Carol Fischbein

Sharon Freeman, Jason Hughes and Ann Runyon-Peterson

LONGBOAT KEY – Gulf front home on 1+acres. Pool, spa, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths ...$3,995,000 SARASOTA MAINLAND – Situated on a 2 acre site, this waterfront home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, pool, spa, 3 car garage ......................................................................................$599,000 LONGBOAT KEY – Beautifully landscaped, charming Village home. 2 bedrooms plus office, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Walk to bay, beach, restaurants ......................................SOLD $549,000 WINDWARD BAY – direct bay front 2/2 residence with LG bonus room, excellent amenities including tennis, pools, pickle ball, docks, deeded beach access. 2 small pets allowed.....$399,000 BEACH HARBOR – 2 bedroom, 2 bath with many upgrades and a Gulf view ..............$267,500 WINDWARD BAY – 2 bedroom renovated villa with view of the Bay................ SOLD

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STUNNING 2/2 BAY FRONT PENTHOUSE, totally renovated. This residence is in a community that offers deeded beach access, 2 pools, tennis courts, boat docks and much more. Offered furnished...................................................................................................................PENDING $449,000

356-2659 • 383-2659 • bobbiebanan@michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL (941) 388-4447

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WATER CLUB, 1241 GULF OF MEXICO DR. #803

BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEY, 775 LONGBOAT CLUB RD.

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of Sarasota Bay, walk to Marina Jacks, stroll thru the park or take a jog over the Ringling Bridge. Watch sailboats sail by from your 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 2 balconies. Relax by the heated pool overlooking the bay. Walk next door for a leisurely dinner at the Ritz Carlton. No worries, let someone else maintain the building. Parking available under the building.

Elevator service too. Come and go as you please. Great price for city living.

Call JO JAMES at (941) 928-3175 to see it TODAY. Priced at $499,999.

Welcome to this 3BR/4BA, 3045 sq ft residence located on the 8th floor with direct water views. Patios from the living, dining area, kitchen, and master bedroom all overlook the Gulf of Mexico. Two under building parking spaces, liquor locker, and storage locker. Living is Easy in this full concierge building. For private showing call 941-356-0743.

Offered turnkey furnished at $1,795,000 MLS A4118546

Penthouse 1002 and Condo 901. 2 Fabulous Waterfront Condos with 2BR/2BA, Garage, Pool, Tennis, Exercise Rm, Beach, 24hr Concierge. Penthouse 1002 has Stunning, 2nd to None Gulf Views, Updated, 1903 Sq Ft, Balcony, $1,590,000. #901 has Direct Full Gulf/Beach Views, TKF, Updated, New Kitchen, Balcony.

New Price: $1,199,500.

For a Private Showing call 941-780-1827 Virtual Tours MLS A4137231, A4138218

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BOB & TAUBE LEVITT 941.356.0743 Taubelevitt@gmail.com

423 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota

BARBARA MILLER 941.780.1827 barbaramiller@live.com

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Pierre condominium sells for $1.4 million

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

MARCH 7 - MARCH 11

LONGBOAT HARBOUR

ADAM HUGHES

Marion McLaren, of Honolulu, sold the Unit 204 condominium at 4380 Exeter Drive to George and Stanton Cargill, of Longboat Key, for $248,500.

Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 928 square feet of living area.

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condominium in The Pierre tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Edith Weinberger, Jane Lapple and Susan Tofias, trustees, sold the Unit 405 condominium at 455 Longboat Club Road to William and Karen Cardman and Thomas Wilson, of Lakeland, for $1.4 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,880 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $740,000 in 1992.

PROMENADE

Arthur Levenson, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 607 condominium at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive to John and Mary Jane Wilhelm, of Wenham, Mass., for $865,000.

Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $415,000 in 1996.

WINDWARD BAY

Ben and Debi Thayer, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 206 condominium at 4900 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Leonard and Margaret Giacalone, of Longboat Key, for $445,000. Built

in 1975, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,376 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $230,000.

SEAPLACE

William and Patricia McLain, of Kennesaw, Ga., sold their Unit G6-404-G condominium at 1955 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Peter and Ronda Maniaci, of Woods, Mich., for $345,000.

Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,068 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $418,500 in 2007.

BIRD KEY Lee and Jan Peakes sold their home at 342 Bird Key Drive to UCG Real Estate Holdings LLC for $1.32 million. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,305 square feet of living area.

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The Unit 405 condo at The Pierre has three bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths and 2,880 square feet of living area.

Duane Wollant, of Sewickley, Pa., sold his Unit G2-214-E condominium at 2055 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Mallard Point Partners LLC for $265,000.

Built in 1974, it has one bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and 1,094 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $265,000 in 2013.

LONGBEACH VILLAGE

Robert and Kathy Atkins, of Winter Haven, sold their home at 740 Fox St. to Patrick Canavan and Nancy Greenhouse, of Newton, Mass., for $315,000. Built in 1965, it has two bedrooms, one-and-ahalf baths and 918 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $69,000 in 1986.

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

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

35 S Washington Drive A4103424 $2,995,000 Jane Rees

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

4975 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303 A4123393 $2,895,000 Debra Lee Rugh

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

584 Gunwale Lane A4146835 $2,850,000 Kathleen Callender

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

96 N Washington Drive A4102525 $5,950,000 Eileen (Dee Dee) Burke

741 Hideaway Bay Drive A4103504 $2,500,000 Saint Cacchiotti & Marie Monsky

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

435 L Ambiance Drive H202 A4113356 $1,695,000 Klaus Lang

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

6037 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4146866 $1,495,000 Tina Rudek, Pa

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

513 Hornblower Lane A4142772 $1,225,000 Jenine Meyer

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

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

Leslie Williams, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 408 Wood Duck Drive to Erica and Dermot Briody, of Berks, U.K., for $750,000. Built in 1961, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,846 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $214,900 in 1981.

LIDO KEY

SARASOTA HARBOUR APARTMENTS

Carol Robischon, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 33 condominium at 765 John Ringling Blvd. to Martin and Steven Kirby, of Daytona Beach, for $240,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 816 square feet of living area.

St. Armands 941-388-4447 941-266-8949

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

1465 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 306 A4145613 $999,000 Sherri Mills

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-350-7112

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LOCAL LEGACY. GLOBAL VISION. 3221 Bayou Way A4148825 $929,000 Jenine Meyer

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

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

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

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392 Firehouse Lane A4145219 $839,000 Mary Defrank

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

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

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

6701 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 327 A4144725 $717,000 Tina Rudek, Pa

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

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

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

7001 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 22 A4143053 $600,000 Terry Goodman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-374-6442

1000 Longboat Club Road 603 A4121022 $529,000 Catherine De’Ath

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

1924 Harbourside Drive 1204 A4148428 $489,000 Jenifer Schwell

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

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

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

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 10 through March 16, in order of dollar amounts.

APPLICANT David Fried Mary Ellen Bayer Joel D. Fedder Revocable Trust Elisabeth Gerdes Gerald Digani Edward Webler, trustee Cheryl Boyle 3351 Sabal Cove Lane Realty Trust Judith Clemmons Peggy Lammers Trust Edward Webler, trustee Daniel Ronan John Kaull Johannes Westrick Philip Byler Dennis Thiergartner Bruce Sozzi Marjorie Storch Julius Deren Phyllis Keenan David Montano Marie Elaine Derry

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key

n 30-year background in sales, marketing, management & real estate n A resident of Sarasota and Longboat Key for 28+ years n Specialist in luxury waterfront property n President’s Award Recipient Carol would be proud to assist you with one of life’s most important decisions — buying and selling your home. Contact her today.

CarolCohen@michaelsaunders.com

New to the Market Sanctuary 535 Sanctuary Drive C108 A4147214 $1,395,000

New to the Market Harbour Oaks 2221 Harbourside Drive A4147407 $479,000

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$34,500 $34,082 $24,000 $21,500 $19,212

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L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS PERMIT 2471 GMD Alteration 1241 GMD Alteration 3590 Mistletoe Lane Alteration

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537 Ketch Lane Re-roof 3435 Winding Oaks Drive Alteration 3453 Winding Oaks Drive Alteration 758 St. Judes Drive N. Re-roof 726 Norton St. Alteration 3415 Winding Oaks Drive Alteration 750 St. Judes Drive N. Re-roof 717 Bayport Way Alteration 747 St. Judes Drive S. Alteration 581 Spanish Drive N. Alteration 2031 Harbour Links Drive Alteration 2035 Harbour Links Drive Alteration 509 Forest Way Alteration 2675 GMD Alteration

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560 Chipping Lane A4125400 $2,150,000

Michael Moulton

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key, FL 34228 941.928.3559 1930 Harbourside Drive 132 Longboat Key A4148292 $459,000 941-388-4447 Chris Wetzig & Jill Thomas 941-350-8083/941-544-1160

2000 Harbourside Drive 1504 A4119984 $450,000 Tammy Mast

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

4800 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 204 A4141963 $399,000 Bobbi Banan

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

4621 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 16D A4147909 $389,000 Richard Perlman

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

4621 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 13D A4147872 $379,000 Laura Jaret

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-538-2910

729 Saint Judes Drive S 4 A4138927 $349,000 Cathy Meldahl

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

6750 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 156 A4147783 $349,000 Ian Addy Pa

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

527 Sutton Place A4119419 $299,900 Anna Kaminski

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

4430 Exeter Drive 304 A4147676 $279,000 Malihe Karimi

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

Exceptional Properties. Unrivaled Expertise.

Extraordinary Results.

A Sarasota resident and REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company since 1982, Michael is known throughout the region as an extraordinary force in luxury real estate. n Over $375 million in transactions n Perennial top-producer at Michael Saunders & Company n Locally and globally connected n Exceptional expertise in real estate and business n Dedicated to integrity, attention to detail and service excellence Seasoned veteran Michael Moulton and his team are always ready to help you. Whether buying or selling, he will deliver the results you desire.

MichaelMoulton@michaelsaunders.com

Country Club Shores 641 Ranger Lane A4138569 $5,850,000

Country Club Shores 529 Putter Lane A4136340 $3,495,000

VA C AT I O N R E N TA L S 5060 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4145711 $8,200,000 Beverly St Hilaire

Mid Longboat 383.5502 • South Longboat 383.7591 • St. Armands 388.4447

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-504-3303

3060 Grand Bay Blvd. 1101 A4109140 $2,600,000

Veranda Beach Club verandabeachclub.com 800.411.5511 White Sands of Longboat whitesandsoflongboat.com 800.230.2428

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Gulfshore celebrates 20 years

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ulfshore of Longboat Key shareholders and residents celebrated the 20th anniversary of the corporation’s purchase from developer Tommy Jenkins March 12.

The party began with a social hour by the pool and continued with dinner and speakers. President Iris White, Vice President Charlie Dye, former resident and shareholder Albert Jantzen and shareholder Evelyn Fresch, a resident for more than 35 years, spoke about the milestone.

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Elaine Krakowski, Elaine Brereton, Elaine Linscott and Elaine Buckley

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

Treasurer Tom and Mary Gavin David and Nancy Cooperrider and Brenda and Ron Sheffield

Board President Iris White, Evelyn Fresch and Vice President Charlie Dye

Living and Working on Longboat Key for 40 Years

Cathy C. Meldahl, P.A. Your Longboat Key Community Realtor

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• Consistent top producer on Longboat Key • In-depth knowledge of the real estate market • Active in our community with Longbeach Village Association Longboat Key Historical Society Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Longboat Key Center for the Arts Longboat Key Garden Club

Margot Robinson REALTOR

941-993-7990| margotlbk@gmail.com

WHAT A WONDERFUL RETREAT located at Twin Shores. This 2BR/1.5 BA tastefully beach inspired unit is waiting for you to call it home. Offers a carport & outdoor entertaining area. $174,900

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FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to own an affordable condo with BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEWS 2BR/2BA condo is turnkey beach to bay access. 2BR/1.5BA is ready to update to your taste. furnished. Roomy MBR, walk-in shower & cedar lined closet.

Make this your home on the key. $285,000 Heated pool, tennis, boat ramp, boat dock & clubhouse.

Includes carport & deeded beach access. $259,000

FANTASTIC GULFSIDE COMPLEX offering many BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEWS from just about every room. activities for all! This lovely 2BR/2BA, first floor unit has a view Enjoy sounds of the waves & brilliant sunsets on your wrap of the tennis courts. Plenty of space for families & entertaining. around balcony. Amenities include elevator, spa, fitness & more. $509,000 $769,900 VACATION RENTALS

415 L’AMBIANCE DRIVE, PENTHOUSE C LONGBOAT KEY, FL 3422 L’Ambiance penthouse directly on the Gulf of Mexico featuring mesmerizing views of the gulf, Sarasota Bay, and the downtown skyline from two 75 foot terraces, soaring ceilings and spacious layout behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club and minutes to St. Armand’s Circle.

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BEAUTIFUL DEEP WATER LOT in the secluded community of Hideaway Bay on LBK. Cul-de-sac peninsula style lot with deep sailboat water on 3 sides. Great location to build your dream home. $995,000 For Longboat Key’s Premier Property Management Services Call 941-383-5577

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

Reservations: 941-387-8344 Nightly and weekly rentals available: 941-387-8344

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5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Suite 101, in the Centre Shops, Longboat Key | 941.383.5577

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Offered at $5,999,000

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540 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 517 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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48 Bangkok’s land, once 25 Letterman’s work49 “Say it ___ so!” place?

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78 Praise for a picador 17 Wear out the rug 57 Jude Law title role 79 Uncultured sort 18 Till stack 58 Roaster’s place 80 Miami-___ County 24 Bug-eyed 60 Hoppy brew 81 Trireme tools 26 Dowdy sort 61 Like Fenway’s walls 82 Hippy dance 29 Ear-related 62 Landscapers’ tools 83 Area 51 creatures 32 Hostilities enders 63 Off one’s rocker (Abbr.)

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

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

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale DRY DOCK Boat Slip Reduced: Longboat Key, Unit-2124. $269/mo. 6/month minimum. Or for Sale $18,969. 708-267-6704.

Boats Island Boat Sales We Are Busy - Need More Boats!

16 Years, Hundreds Of Boats Sold.

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

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE BY JACK’S GALLERY Saturday only, March 26 - 9a.m.-4p.m.

4337 Carol Anne Rd. Crestwood Villas Subdivision (corner or Wilkenson and Honore) Numbers out at 8a.m.

Please park only on side of street opposite the villa.

Moving North, everything must go!

Leather sofas and love seat, dining table, china and curio cabinet, breakfast set, entertainment and computer cabinet, some tools, etc., patio furniture, china, glasses, rugs, silk plants, flatscreen TV, and many smalls.

See photos: www.jacksgallery.com

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

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Condos For Sale

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

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

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

LIDO BEACH: 9th floor, panoramic Gulf view, 1050/sq.ft., 1BR/1.5BA, balcony, TKF. Now to 9/30/16. $2800/mo., 60 day min. 941-356-1855. essenson@comcast.net/ myfloridahomesmls.com/prop/A3970687

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LBK: CANALFRONT, 2BR/1.5BA. Private or Vacation Townhouse. Furnished, carport, quiet residential area. $249K. Call 941.650.1266. uiehttp://www.professionalvirtualtour.com/stjude/

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

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Water Club I - Awe Inspiring Views Elegant 7th floor 3BR/4.5BA residence with 10’ ceilings, walls of glass, wood floors and custom cabinetry has amazing views of the Gulf, Beach & Sarasota Bay. Water Club is a 24-hour guard gated community with superb amenities. Pet-friendly! $2,995,000

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

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

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