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YOUR TOWN Tennis triumph Two Longboat Key Tennis Center men’s team are closing out the season successfully. For the first time, the Men’s 50s and 60s teams won their Suncoast Tennis League divisions. The Men’s 50s Division 1 team scored 51 out of 54 points and was captained by Jeff Otterbein and co-captained

by David Green. The Men’s 60s Division 1 team captained by Fred Budde and co-captained by Warren Girle won 44 out of a possible 48 points. Some team members played in both divisions.

Beaches, roads lead the way for budget wishes.

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Still keeping watch Turtle team going strong since 1969. SEE PAGE 1B

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North end beach stabilization was part of LBK North’s Goals and Objectives presentation on Monday.

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One of the central tasks of Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers has been patrolling the beaches in search of sea turtle nests to mark and protect. The work has changed little since the organization’s 1969 founding, through 1995, top, and 2000, bottom, to today.

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John Brill and Susan McGuire

Rotary recognition The Rotary Club of Longboat Key recognized its outstanding members during its annual recognition celebration. Judy Achre received the “Continued Excelling in Planning Rotary Programs” award, John Brill received the “Longstanding Dedication to Rotary and its Ideals” award, Susan McGuire, the club president received recognition in “Leadership in Spearheading our First Global Grant For Smile Train” and Sidney Turner was recognized for “Excellence in Fundraising.”

Additionally, Bob and Teresa Simmons were awarded as the “Rotarians of the Year.”

Can you stop summer hunger?

Here are the week’s donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which runs through May 15. To donate, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org.

Goal: $1.4 million matching challenge Amount raised to date: $1,026,886

Village residents eager to see town’s solutions take hold. SEE PAGE 2A Eric Garwood

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Town shifts Village’s drive for resident passes into park Commissioners agree to look at possible changes in no-parking zones, valet rules and speed limits.

n A ban on overnight parking n A three-day limit on parking n A 20 mph speed limit n Adding space to no-parking

zones at intersections, to help open up sightlines. Residents complain it’s often difficult to see oncoming traffic when curbside parking is loaded up.

Allen Parsons, the town’s building, planning and zoning director, said there are logistical problems with a neighborhood permit system, even though neighbors said they would be willing to cover the costs of producing the permits themselves.

“We do have some concerns with implementing a residentsonly parking program,” he said, adding a new program such as this would take some research to figure out how it would operate.

“Limiting access to something that is paid for by all the residents of the town could be seen as a fairness issue,” he said.

Vice Mayor Ed Zunz said he hopes the restaurants could be persuaded to consider off-site parking for their staffs to open up more on-property parking. He said such places as Whitney Plaza or an empty bank building just south of Broadway Street could serve that purpose.

“We need to do something more than one-sided parking,” Zunz said.

ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

Longbeach Village residents seem pretty sure about how to solve a parking problem they say is made worse by the popularity of an expanded neighborhood eatery.

In a recent neighborhood survey, 214 of 226 people who answered said they would favor a resident-only pass system for on-street parking spots along the public streets of the town’s northernmost single-family enclave.

“Happy day, the Village has never had consensus on anything, but here we are,” said resident Lynne Hayden.

It’s been more than a month since residents began a flurry of emails to Town Hall, complaining about an upswing of street parking, traffic and safety concerns after Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub debuted its enlarged and remodeled waterfront location at the east end of Broadway Street — a quiet, residential area.

Hayden said it was that quaint way of life that was at risk most with the addition of more traffic and more parked cars.

Residents blame not only the restaurant’s valet parking and lack of reservation system for their troubles but also overnight

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Parking issues have been top of mind in Longbeach Village for weeks.

parking of stay-aboard boaters and visitors to Jewfish Key. “We can’t get the lawn mower man and plumber a place to park when they come,” said Broadway resident Carla Rowan. “I tell them to park on Poinsetta and walk over.”

Town officials have spoken to residents and stakeholders in the neighborhood, including the operators of Mar Vista and The

Shore, which is expected to open before the summer.

Town staffers’ top suggestion was adding no-parking zones to one side of Russell Street and Lois Street, which town commissioners on Monday accepted as part of package of their own ideas that they could more formally consider at a Town Commission meeting in May. Among the other possibilities

for which commissioners assembled consensus for possible further action: n A ban on the use of public streets for the restaurants’ private valet parking. Town Attorney Maggie Mooney said she would look into the legality of such a move. The city of Sarasota operates in a similar way, though some restaurants maintain an agreement with the city to do so.

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THE LINE FORMS HERE At town’s annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

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ith an eye toward the 20192020 town budget and an ear toward what some of the town’s groups and organizations hope to see in it, town commissioners on Monday spent the morning listening to a wide range of priorities during their annual Goals and Objectives workshop.

Every year, the town sets aside a morning to exclusively hear what’s on the minds of town citizens, then uses their suggestions as a guide when formulating the town’s next spending plan throughout the summer.

From here, Town Manager Tom Harmer said he would lay out the suggestions for the commissioners at an upcoming strategic retreat and budget workshop, note which ideas are already part of town planning and which are not, and commissioners will decide where they fit into the big picture.

THE NATURAL WORLD

Gulf of Mexico Drive from Lyons Lane north to the Longboat Pass bridge. June McGroary said her organization teamed up with the Longboat Key Garden Club earlier this year to voluntarily beautify the town’s Public Works Department headquarters, planting 300-400 items. “We did a phenomenal job,” she said, adding they have a master gardener and a landscape architect in their midst to help with the planning.

AN OVERARCHING STRATEGY: LBK North’s Sue DiNatale said her organization of homeowners associations and condominium groups is in favor of beach-, flooding- and canal-related priorities and asked the town to develop a long-term Strategic Shoreline Plan. “Shoreline protection should be the No. 1 strategic issue that LBK must anticipate and address,” the group’s presentation said. The group also urges swift action to build five rock groins on the island’s north shore, to stabilize the beach and head off future episodes of erosion.

FIGHTING RED TIDE: Solutions to Avoid Red Tide President Sandy Gilbert hoped to persuade commissioners to include a new device in their next budget designed to cleanse and filter water of nutrients that can help red tide bloom. The Mini Reef, built

by Ocean Habitats, is designed to be installed under docks in salt water, and its manufacturer claims it can filter nitrogen from up to 30,000 gallons of water a day. Mar Vista Dockside is planning to install the devices under its docks in mid-May, Gilbert said, adding he hopes the town might consider buying some of the $250 units ($225 with the START discount) for installation at town dock sites. The Longboat Key Federation of Condominiums also urged the town to support a unified approach to the state’s fight against red tide.

LANDSCAPING FOR THE FUTURE: The Longboat Key Garden Club President Susan Philips said her organization has set aside some funding to help landscape the proposed green space at the site of the proposed Arts, Culture and Education Center. “We’d be very interested in coming in behind you to landscape the site,” she said.

Photos by Eric Garwood

One concern of homeowners is a systematic canal program.

CANALS: LBK North and Longboat Key Estates homeowners advocated for a systematic approach to canal dredging and maintenance throughout the island. “When we renourish beaches, we don’t pick and choose where we do it,” said Longboat Key Estates resident Ed Principe.

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Central turn lanes were urged for the safety of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

ON THE ROAD A CENTRAL TURN LANE: The Buttonwood Harbor homeowners association and the five associations that represent the Country Club Shores homeowners all advocated for accelerated consideration of a central turning lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive. In the case of Buttonwood Harbor, Dave Bishop, the president of that organization, urged commissioners to work with both regional and state transportation leaders to consider the usefulness of such a lane from one end of the island to the other. Country Club Shores residents acknowledge that such a lane has been proposed on the southern end of the island, but their hope is that the implementation of that project could be sped up between Spinnaker Lane and Channel Lane. The groups say 435 homes are affected by a tricky traffic situation on the less than ¾-mile stretch of GMD, making it difficult to turn left into or out of the side streets. They urge an accelerated timetable from the planned project, which is about two years from inception. Bishop, meanwhile, conceded working with state regulators on such a project isn’t without its difficulties. “We realize this would take a lot of coordination with FDOT in Tallahassee, but we’re the ones who live here,” he said.

“Life in paradise is good, but it’s often difficult to get to paradise.”

NORTH END TRAFFIC CIRCLE: The LBK North organization urged commissioners to press ahead with a project, also in conjunction with state and regional transportation leaders, to build a proposed traffic circle at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

The group also urged the town to consider ways to beautify the northern entrance to the town, working with land owners to consider appearances.

ROAD BEAUTIFICATION: The Sleepy Harbor Homeowners suggested a project to plant trees and shrubs along a stretch of

RECREATION FOR ALL: Both the Longboat Key Garden Club and the Longboat Key Federation of Condominiums came out in favor of a new recreation center at Bayfront Park, though the Garden Club added a twist: engage with Sarasota County — much like the town did in the redevelopment of the park itself — to help pay for it.

The 1,350-square-foot recreation center building that stands in Bayfront Park now was donated to the town in 1984 by the late Murray “Murf” Klauber, owner of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. No construction money exists in the town’s five-year capital plan for a new recreation center, though fiscal year 2019’s budget does include money for an architecture company to refine initial planning work. Any cost over $5 million, per town charter, must go to voters for consideration.

Homeowners bordering Bayfront Park are hoping for a new fence.

FENCE WORK: Longboat Key Estates homeowners want to see a new fence built between their property and Bayfront Park just to the north — for two reasons. The first, homeowner Ed Principe said the fence that forms a boundary is old and in poor condition. Second, when the children’s play area was built in the park, it was raised above the existing grade, making it easy for park visitors — especially those on the playground equipment — to peek over the fence. He suggested paying 1/100 of the price of the park should probably do the trick. “I believe we could have a spectacular fence for $13,000,” he said.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

What happened this week in: 2006

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The Longboat Observer is celebrating its 40th anniversary all year with a look back through the decades.

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Personal watercraft were moored in shallow water, not launched from the sand.

NEWS OF THE DAY When personal watercraft showed up on the shore near the former Hilton Beachfront Resort in spring 2006, beachgoers were sure someone was going to get a ticket — or worse.

Not so.

Confusion over previous discussion over actually banning Jet Skis, Waverunners and pretty much all motorized craft within 500 feet of the beach fueled the notion that someone was breaking the law — specifically a rental company operating on the beach.

But, it turns out, the final ordinance made it more difficult, but not impossible, to do business.

The town banned the practice of transporting motor vessels across the beach and launching them from the sand. Also, the town required any motor vessel be 150 feet away from swimmers when operated within 300 feet of the sand.

To meet the requirements of the rules, the operator kept his watercraft moored in about three feet of water, motoring them in from the north end of the key to start the day and motoring them out at the end of the day.

Supporters of the outright ban said it was a slap in the face to the 300 or so people who signed a petition to outlaw personal watercraft close to the beach.

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Crews on Thursday were working over the eastern side of the bridge across New Pass.

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A driver who almost collided with a police car was pulled over to explain himself.

In the course of the traffic stop, the police officer learned the driver didn’t have a valid license. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license.

Bridge work wraps up after four days

June date set for water summit

Work crews completed four days of inspections and maintenance on the New Pass bridge late last week, with few traffic delays, the Florida Department of Transportation said.

Brian Rick, a spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation, said the over-the-edge maintenance under the main span began on Monday, April 8 and it wrapped up April 11.

“The underside of the bridge was reached by a special extension truck from the shoulder as noted to prevent traffic delays,’’ Rick said.

Traffic was moving through the work zone with little delay, though some cyclists were taking a more cautious approach through the traffic pattern.

“Just another reason to wear this,’’ said cyclist Jeremy Curtis, tugging on his high-visibility yellow cycling shirt as he waited for a traffic signal at Ken Thompson Parkway at John Ringling Parkway.

After months of planning, Sarasota County has announced June 5 as the date for its Water Quality Summit.

Commissioners first publicly addressed the concept in February. Having sent staff members to attend and report back on a water quality summit held by Charlotte County officials, commissioners decided that it would be in the community’s best interest to hold a similar summit here.

“I think a public meeting on water quality would generate a lot of interest — sincere interest. People want information,” Commissioner Nancy Detert said.

“The more information the public has, the better off we all are.”

The summit will focus on opportunities for action by community members and shed light on how local and state governments are addressing such issues.

The event is free and will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on June 5 in Riverview High School’s auditorium.

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Commissioners reframe Arts Center discussion Split vote on pre-construction document raises more questions.

ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

Yes, the Longboat Key Town Commission wants to work in collaboration with Ringling College of Art and Design in pursuit of the town’s proposed Arts, Culture and Education Center.

And yes, the seven members of the commission want to pursue a pre-construction memorandum of understanding with the college, in substantially the same form as one presented to commissioners this week.

That was confirmed Monday with two informal and unanimous shows of hands in support of those two statements during a commission workshop.

But, resistance to some of the wording of that document between the town and the college April 1 resulted in a split vote against its approval and more than 90 minutes of additional discussion this week on the reasons why.

Mayor George Spoll said it all comes down to trust, both in the community and in the commission chambers, and deep discussion of the roles of all parties in the agreement is one way to clear the air and approach a more cohesive result the next time a vote is held, possibly in early May. “Four to three is a heck of a way

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The Longboat Key Center for the Arts — which opened in 1952 — shut down in May 2017 after 10 years under Ringling College management.

to start a project like this,” Spoll said. “Even if it was approved 4-3, I think it would be terrible.

I would love to see a 7-0 or 6-1 maybe if there is someone who has a die-hard principle we have to overlook.”

Among those central to the discussion are issues raised by Spoll, Vice Mayor Ed Zunz and others over why the Ringling-supported Longboat Key Center for the Arts, which closed in 2017, wasn’t able to continue operating.

Zunz said he hasn’t had enough information or public input to feel comfortable supporting the pre-construction agreement, described as a “handshake.”

“We ought to put all this

together before we go out and seek all this money from all these people, and I just want to see that this happens and we do it in a responsible way,” Zunz said. “I don’t see how that can be all bad.”

Whether it was its location on the northern tip of the island, a reluctance to expand or some other reason, the former arts center — which opened in 1952 — shut down in May 2017 after 10 years under Ringling management. Following Ringling’s sale of the land for $1.85 million and demolition of the buildings, houses are now under construction on the Village land.

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this proves to be a burdensome project and isn’t working the way it’s contemplated?” Spoll said.

“What’s the level of commitment?”

Other commissioners, including Mike Haycock, said the preconstruction document is a first step, and there will be opportunities to further refine and specify roles and responsibilities.

He said the project still is in a feasibility stage, and previous memoranda of understanding were approved routinely, only to change later with the proposal.

Among them, a downsizing earlier this year from an $18 million proposal that included a black box theater to one now that eliminates the theater in favor of a multi-purpose room.

“We’re at the right stage now to approve this memorandum. We’ll be at another stage a year from now where we’re going to need to write a much firmer contract,” Haycock said.

The project, estimated to cost $11 million, is to be built with private donations. The effort is being coordinated by the Longboat Key Foundation alongside Ringling.

Jeff Mayers, chair of the foundation, urged the commissioners to come to an agreement.

“While I understand a decision has to be made and has to be well-thought out to make sure there is a level of comfort for the town, understand that we’ve been at this for multiple years and the longer we continue to delay, this is going to hurt our credibility for this project to come to fruition,” Mayers said.

WHAT’S NEW? When Commissioners rejected by a 4-3 vote a previous version of the pre-construction agreement between the town and Ringling College, they pointed to some specific wording problems. Among the changes: n A 35-item list of possible types of programs, in the category of Arts, Creative Talents, Technology, Lifelong Learning and Performing Arts. Among them: art lessons, creative writing, photography, foreign languages, blogging, art history, caregiving, gardening, music and theater performances. n An acknowledgement that the site that will be prepared this year as an interim green space for gatherings, events and performances will be used “to the extent feasible.’’

That green space could be ready for use by December. n A passage that reads: “Ringling will maintain and operate the Center and be responsible for the costs associated herewith.’’ n Adds details on the basic formatting of the center, to include four classrooms, a 20-person computer lab, two teaching studios, office space, a 15-person conference room and a “multi-purpose presentation, performance and gallery space.”

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Bayfront Park seawall project work delayed, is still planned 2-year state experiment with special seawall and oysters focuses on coastal wildlife habitat.

ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

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The state plans to install oyster bags along a 100-foot portion of Bayfront Park’s seawall.

An environmental project at Bayfront Park is still planned, but its implementation has been set back because of 2018’s widespread red tide bloom along Florida’s Gulf Coast and the state-permitting process, according to Longboat Key Public Works Director Isaac Brownman.

The project to install two seawall alternatives is designed to examine ways to ensure sea life can thrive when shorelines are hardened, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The overall project’s $180,000 cost is funded entirely by the state, and no town money is involved.

The pilot program involves installing a “reef wall” along 100 feet of the face of the park’s existing seawall, 100 feet of oyster bags along a second stretch of seawall and leaving the remainder of seawall and mangrove shoreline unchanged.

The “reef wall” is a concrete relief of mangrove roots meant to

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In Englewood, the walls have been in place along Lemon Bay since 2017. Operators of the resort at which the walls were installed say they’ve seen an upswing in life along their shoreline.

emulate the nooks and crannies of a natural stretch of vegetation in which animals and other organisms can shelter and grow. The brainchild of a University of Kansas professor, the walls are modeled from actual mangroves, then formed from a concrete blend that’s mixed with crushed shells.

In Englewood, the walls have been in place along Lemon Bay since 2017. Operators of the resort at which the walls were installed say they’ve seen an upswing in life along their shoreline.

Fara Ilami, a coordinator of the coastal wildlife conservation initiative at the state wildlife agency, said the experiment is intended to inform future best practices for improving coastal habitats as

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To get the information, FWC will install, maintain and monitor the alternative hardened shorelines for two years, all while taking samples of soil and counting the number of fish gathered in the area of the hardened shorelines.

The data collected from the study will help FWC with recommending what kind of shoreline protection is best for sea life on the west coast of Florida.

Brownman wrote, in a memo to Town Manager Tom Harmer, FWC intended to bundle several seawall projects together along the west coast of Florida and launch the projects between September and November 2018.

In addition to the red tide outbreak, environmental regulators in Florida required more information than previously expected as part of the permitting process, delaying implementation and construction.

FWC is now supplying that additional information to Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection for permitting. In Brownman’s memo, he provided this timeline: n Pre-treatment sampling: July to September 2019; n Installation: October to December 2019; and n Post-installation monitoring: Conducted for the two years after installation.

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What do Longboaters want?

For partnerships to succeed, all the partners must be in alignment.

Partnerships are always a challenge. To succeed, everyone must be in alignment.

When there’s misalignment, they typically don’t work or end well.

That’s in the private sector.

Now consider that increasingly familiar organism: the publicprivate partnership.

Difficulties and challenges become magnified, and reaching the ultimate goal almost always takes far longer than it would in the private sector.

Two cases in point: the Bay Park Conservancy and city of Sarasota; and town of Longboat Key, Ringling College of Art and Design and the Longboat Key Foundation.

Both efforts — redeveloping the city’s 53 acres surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and developing a Longboat Key Arts, Culture and Education Center — have been underway

for about five years.

This past Monday, the Bay Park Conservancy achieved a major milestone when the city agreed to a partnership agreement with the conservancy. Here in Longboat, the Town Commission inched ahead Monday toward finalizing a memorandum of understanding with Ringling College.

The partnership on Longboat still appears to be a slow climb.

But that slow pace sometimes can be viewed as a good thing: Elected officials want to get it right as much as possible. That’s the typical M.O. with the Longboat Key Town Commission. It picks and pecks at every detail.

Mayor George Spoll and Vice Mayor Ed Zunz don’t want to expose town taxpayers with slipshod decision making. They want listed in the memorandum of understanding 35 possible types of programs that would be offered in a new arts and culture center, along with the specific types of rooms and classrooms that would be included. Really?

On the other side, Commissioner Mike Haycock and Longboat Key Foundation Chair Jeff

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Help us take the temperature of Longboat Key residents on the proposed arts, culture and education center.

Go to: YourObserver.com/ lbk-survey and answer the following questions. Your answers will be anonymous; we’ll publish results April 25: 1) Do you agree that Longboat Key needs an arts, culture and education center for Longboat Key? Yes/No 2) If yes to question 1, should the center have a “blackbox” theater for live performances?

Yes/No 3) Do you believe the center

Mayers also make valid points: Fellas, let’s move on; those details should be decided later.

Mayers also made the salient point of “the longer we continue to delay, this is going to hurt our credibility.”

At this point, it’s a strain to see a three-way alignment. You also

can be developed 100% with private funds? Yes/No 4) If yes to question 3, are you willing to contribute to a fundraising campaign?

Yes/No 5) If taxpayer funding is necessary to construct a center, are you willing to fund its construction via the issuance of bonds that would be repaid by a town-wide increase in property taxes?

Yes/No 6) If you support the development of a center, where should it be: Amore restaurant site; Longboat Key Library site; other?

can say the Town Commission really doesn’t know taxpayers’ and residents’ appetite for such a center. Perhaps that’s a place to start.

Let’s hear what Longboaters have to say. Go online for our six-question survey.

City of Sarasota’s overall strategy: Whack-a-mole!

Sarasota’s votes on the Bay Park and Fruitville Road illustrate a helter-skelter strategy, which is no strategy.

Thankfully, it tabled narrowing Fruitville Road.

Who knows what ultimately gave Sarasota city commissioners the courage, reason and skepticism Monday to reject that city staff’s proposal to narrow Fruitville Road to two lanes between U.S. 301 and U.S. 41.

But Longboaters gladly will accept the outcome.

Commissioners tabled the idea for now.

Prior to Monday’s meeting, here’s what we published on Your Observer.com, urging commissioners to table the proposal: Perhaps it’s just our cynicism toward government, and the Sarasota city government in particular. But if you step back and assess the bigger picture of what’s happening near downtown Sarasota, Monday’s Sarasota City Commission meeting actually provides a great illustration of how a downtown resident described the city’s overall operating strategy: Whack-a-mole.

On Monday’s agenda are two items that can and will change the city for generations to come, and they are two items that will have connected consequences.

And yet, it appears they will be forwarded without consideration of the consequences on each item or the consequences they will have on other major city decisions to come.

Indeed, what is the city’s overall strategy — other than that of jumping from one mole hole to the next?

Let’s break down the two items on Monday’s agenda: n One is the proposed partnership agreement between the city and the Bay Park Conservancy.

We voiced our support for that partnership on April 9, with the belief the future of those 53 acres of city bayfront will be better off under the control and management of the nonprofit Bay Park Conservancy than under the thumb of the City Commission.

There still are details to be addressed, the biggest concern we’ve heard from those who have read the proposed agreement is how much of a financial burden will be put on city taxpayers. n The second big item on the agenda is whether to approve a plan to shrink Fruitville Road from four lanes to two lanes in a segment between U.S. 301 and Tamiami Trail. That’s what City Manager Tom “Pedestrian Friendly” Barwin, the city staff and a few downtown constituent groups want.

Those two items may seem disparate and unconnected, but now put the rest of the puzzle pieces together: What happens if the Bay Park Conservancy and Van Wezel Foundation’s visions come to fruition?

What happens if the bayfront park becomes a center of constant activity, similar to what has occurred, say, at Cincinnati’s Fountain Park? What happens if the bay constantly draws residents and visitors in cars?

What happens on that stretch of Fruitville that is shrunk to two lanes? More, longer backups?

To avoid the slowdowns, will motorists find other ways out of the park through the Rosemary District and nearby neighborhood streets?

The city staff will be telling city commissioners Monday that

its consultants are recommending a two-lane Fruitville because it will “provide similar corridor travel times, better intersection operations, more improvements to north-south traffic flow and conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists and a safer overall design.”

But now go a few more steps into the future: What will happen when the second Ritz Tower condominiums, The Auteur condominium next to the Hyatt Regency, the Blvd condominium, the remainder of Greenpointe Holdings’ 14-acre Quay development and a new Sarasota Performing Arts Hall all are developed — on top of what already exists?

How will future roundabouts at Gulfstream and Tamiami Trail and Fruitville and Tamiami Trail handle all of the residents, parkgoers, service vehicles and travelers and residents from the barrier islands?

What would happen, say, if there was a serious pedestrianmultiple car accident at Fruitville and Orange in the height of season?

Have you heard anyone from City Hall address this bigger picture? Not likely. There are too many moles being whacked to make sense of it all.

Make the list: n The Bay Park Conservancy n Narrowing Fruitville Road n Multiple roundabout construction on north Tamiami Trail n Bobby Jones Golf Club renovation n The Lido Beach Pavilion n Big Pass dredging lawsuits n St. Armands Circle garage n St. Armands Circle parking meters n St. Armands Circle toilets n Downtown parking meters n City parks taxing district n Implementing form-based code

n Lift Station 87 n And let’s not forget these

important initiatives: Barwin’s sustainability priorities to outlaw plastic straws and polystyrene food containers.

Whack! … Whack! … Whack!

In most businesses, there’s a limit to what organizations can take on at once and achieve at high levels. Leaders and managers often refer to this as their span of control. Talk to CEOs, and they know their company and employees’ capacity for multiple major projects at once.

If they take on too many, bad things happen, or at best you get mediocre results.

What’s more, these CEOs know their associates perform best when they know the expectations — what the end result is expected to be and what steps they need to take to get there.

A vision. A strategy. A plan.

When the Sarasota city commissioners convene Monday, it would be comforting and give taxpayers hope if one of them would have the courage and sense to say: “Wait a minute.

What’s the vision? What’s the strategy? What’s the plan?”

And it would be even better if the commissioners also would agree not to do anything about narrowing Fruitville Road now — not until there is more clarity and experience on what the consequences will be after the installation of the roundabouts at Fruitville and U.S. 41 and Gulfstream and U.S. 41.

If you think how the downtown will continue to evolve, you can picture the day when those one-story retail stores on the south side of Fruitville Road one day will give way to taller buildings. Perhaps when that trend is about to begin what to do about Fruitville will make more sense.

Table the narrowing of Fruitville Road.

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Mote’s Benderson Park aquarium will further region as a leading center for science and education.

The writers: This commentary was a collaboration of George H. Mazzarantani, Co-Counsel to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and director of The Gardener Foundation, a private family foundation that is a Mote supporter; Keith Mercier, president of The Argus Foundation; Paul Caragiulo, former city of Sarasota and Sarasota County commissioner; John W. Saputo, president/owner of Gulf Coast Eagle Distributors and retired Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps; and John and Amanda Horne, founders and owners of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurants.

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ome residents and visitors have asked whether the creation of the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) — a rebirth of the Mote Aquarium being planned in Nathan Benderson Park — is a financially worthwhile step for Southwest Florida.

We think it is, and after reviewing the facts, we believe you will, too.

With Mote Marine Laboratory more than 60 years strong,

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and its public aquarium nearby Association of Zoos and ing its 40th birthday, the team Aquariums — second only to members at Mote proudly say the Smithsonian Institution. they have served generations of So why the need to relocate local families and tourists from the present aquarium? Mote’s around the world. scientific research on City According to Mote’s records, Island has run out of space. the Mote Aquarium has generThis inability to expand ated positive cash flow since it directly impacts Mote’s efforts opened in 1980. Those funds to become the catalyst for in turn have helped provide development of a Silicon Valley the laboratory with funding to of marine science and technolachieve so much for our waters ogy in our region.

Courtesy rendering and marine wildlife.

Mote works around the world Mote’s aquarium is proposed on the north end of Benderson Park.

Records also show 350,000 to save coral reefs, develop new people visit Mote each year. sustainable seafood farmIndependent data projecing technologies, address the tions suggest that number ing labs and will offer educavolumes of the philanthropic impacts of red tide, innovate will double to nearly 700,000 tional programming to some community’s belief in this advanced-technology underat the new site. In fact, this 68,000 students from Saraproject. water sensors and derive new data projects that Mote’s SEA sota, Manatee and surrounding Mote is also working with drugs from the sea. In turn, it will generate tourism-related counties free of charge. This corporations to secure sponbrings all that knowledge back annual revenue of $28 million STEM education component sorships and contributions. to Southwest Florida. per year. of Mote’s SEA represents an Mote is also requesting local Our region is revered for its More than 3.16 million annual cost of more than $3 and state governments to recassets: our beaches and bays, people live within an hour’s million and signifies a valueognize what the philanthropic the cultural arts, ballparks and drive from the proposed site added component of Mote’s and corporate communities other sports venues, wonderful (as compared to 1.38 million at SEA, making our communialready know: This project is green spaces and exceptional Mote’s current location), givties and our quality of life that too important an economic educational institutions. It is ing them easier access. much more attractive. opportunity to pass up. The without question that Mote While tourists may choose There is the initial investprojected economic impacts Marine Laboratory & Aquarto visit because of the 1 million ment needed to launch this — $280 million from construc- ium is one of the primary, centerpiece project. We gallons of amazing marine game-changing tion alone and $28 million design per homegrown institutions that sofa“initial,” showcasesbecause elegant Upholstered in a plush chenille fabric life displays from around the This beautiful emphasize year from tourist-related opermakes our region unique.

SOFA SOFA style and accommodating support. creating a cozy place to relax. world, we believe they will Mote is raising funds for the ations — will quickly surpass We believe Mote’s SEA will leave with something even one-time creation, not annual the cost of a one-time investdraw more tourists and visimore inspiring: a new appreoperations, of Mote SEA. ment by any single entity. tors to this area and provide ciation for Mote’s world-class While Mote SEA’s $130 What is special about Mote the opportunity to highlight scientific contributions. million campaign may sound SEA is that independent all our assets to the rest of the We were particularly excited ambitious to some, we note and objective science is its world. We enthusiastically to learn that Mote SEA will that more than $30 million core mission. Mote research embrace the Mote SEA vision have three state-of-the-art already has been committed by productivity was ranked No. and encourage others to do so STEM (science, technology, visionary philanthropic lead1 for all non-profits and No. 2 as well. engineering and math) teachers in our region. This speaks for all institutions accredited

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Longboat Key swans expecting cygnets

COMMUNITY EDITOR

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ongboat Key’s bevy of swans is expecting some new members.

David Novak, the swan keeper of the herd, said mating pair Clark and Greta have nested seven eggs.

Should any of Clark and Greta’s eggs hatch, it will be the first time in two years Longboat Key has new swans.

In 2017, Sully died, making Susie a widow and unable to incubate their eggs. Last year, Greta and Clark were moved from the Islandside golf course to the Harbourside golf course after it was discovered Clark was not a female as the vet had originally identified.

But because the pair wasn’t moved until April, they were too traumatized to nest in time for the season.

Because of the lull in nesting, the island’s swan population is down to 12 from the usual 17 or 18.

At Harbourside, there are four male swans. Nik and Bello, named after Nik Wallenda and Bello Nock, are paired up together, while Phil and Chesty keep to themselves. Novak said the males will only become part of a breeding pair if another breeding pair dies. Additionally, there is a pair of Longboat Key swans at the Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

Novak estimates that of the seven in Clark and Greta’s nest, four or five will probably make it through the 35-day incubation period.

When swans are ready to lay eggs, they go through a time period of about a week of laying one or two eggs a day. When the mother swan realizes she’s done laying eggs, she sits on them for the incubation period. Occasionally, the male swan will incubate the eggs, too.

“Clark is being very attentive and staying nearby, which is a good sign,” Novak said.

The nest is near the north gate

of Bay Isles, which Novak said means they are exposed to all the elements. They are close to the water, so Novak said he is hoping any rain that comes stays at a minimum so the nest doesn’t flood.

Typically, a swan nest is within 15 feet of water on a gradual slope. Because of the renovations the Resort at Longboat Key Club is undergoing, sloped spots are harder for swans to find.

But still, there are pros to the spot Clark and Greta have chosen.

“Things can go wrong,” Novak said. “We’re hoping that in the location where they are, which is by the north gate of Bay Isles, that the activity there on the road will mean there won’t be any coyotes or foxes or anything like that that’s going to bother them.”

Across Gulf of Mexico Drive, on the Islandside course, there are five female swans. One of them is Susie, Sully’s widow, who Novak has now paired with Bubba, named after the golfer Bubba Watson.

While swans mate for life, they can find a new partner if theirs dies, such as the case for Susie.

Novak said he believes she and Bubba have a nest together, but the presence of eggs is unclear.

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I’m assuming there are eggs, but they’re too difficult to actually see,” Novak said.

Novak said the eggs were laid about a week later than normal, so he expects to see cygnets around May 9.

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Dredging, Lido Beach project wraps up Sarasota rejects

Fruitville ‘diet’ road proposals

Sarasota city manager says shoreline now better able to withstand storms.

ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

More than 200,000 cubic yards of sand — enough to fill 1,500 backyard swimming pools — now rests on Lido Beach following completion of a New Pass dredging project that began in November.

The $3.9 million project pumped sand from the waterway that separates Lido Key from Longboat Key, which was already deemed too shallow for safe navigation by the U.S. Coast Guard, to the Lido shoreline from the Lido Beach Pavilion to a point about a mile south.

Tom Barwin, Sarasota City Manager, said in his monthly newsletter the 40-80 feet of additional beach width gives some breathing room to oceanfront property and wildlife.

“Enjoy this freshly restored area and rest easier knowing Lido Beach is better positioned to ward off Mother Nature’s fury,’’ Barwin wrote, adding a few details remain and crews might still need to document the condition of the beach over the next few days.

Lido Beach’s shoreline experienced critical erosion during 2016’s Tropical Storm Hermine and 2017’s Hurricane Irma, which threatened Lido’s beachfront infrastructure. Following that season, the city armored the shoreline with large sandbags because of the critically narrow sand, then embarked on this emergency dredging project.

Alex DavisShaw, Sarasota’s city engineer, said Lido Key lost an estimated 15 feet of shoreline in 2017’s Hurricane Irma and 2018’s first storm, subtropical storm Alberto.

The project was funded by the city, county, state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

City commissioners vote down both options of plan opposed

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This photo of Lido Beach was taken in May 2018, during the offshore passage of Subtropical Storm Alberto

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More than 200,000 cubic yards of sand was dredged from New Pass and deposited on an approximately one mile stretch of Lido Beach. This photo was taken April 4

The dredging of New Pass follows the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to remove the channel’s navigation markers — a signal to boaters the channel isn’t up to safety standards — in 2017.

Coast Guard officials said they would re-examine the channel following the dredging to see if markers could be replaced. Boaters, though, frequently ply the pass with GPS-based navigation assistance.

Longboat Key and Sarasota have traditionally taken turns dredging New Pass and putting

the sand to use in renourishment projects. The last time New Pass was dredged was in late 2016 by Longboat, which sent the sand to the town’s south end beaches.

Tropical storm Hermine’s passage in September of that year hastened the shoaling of New Pass.

Longboat’s next beach renourishment project is scheduled for 2021. The town has been renourishing its beaches since 1993 and has had more than 3.3 million cubic yards of sand placed along the island’s 9.3-mile shoreline.

Despite strong advocacy from city staff, the City Commission voted Monday to reject a proposal to redesign a segment of Fruitville Road through downtown Sarasota.

The commission voted against producing detailed plans for two different concepts staff developed for the street between U.S. 301 and U.S. 41. Staff endorsed an option that would have added roundabouts to three intersections along the corridor, reducing a section of the road from four lanes to two.

Staff said that design would produce safety improvements while maintaining or improving the flow of traffic, a claim that drew skepticism from the commission.

“I don’t know what you can say to make me believe these numbers are accurate,” Commissioner Shelli Freeland Eddie said of the data presented at Monday’s meeting.

The city has been working on possibilities for reshaping Fruitville Road since 2015, hoping to better connect downtown to the Rosemary District and Gillespie Park to the north. Staff members advocated for the street-narrowing plan, known as a road diet, because they said it was a better design for an evolving urban

environment. Staff also produced a second concept that would have maintained four lanes for the length of the road while still widening sidewalks.

The proposed redesign drew both outspoken support and opposition from speakers in attendance Monday. Critics expressed concern about the potential for gridlock, challenging models city staff presented that showed no negative effects on vehicular capacity.

“It is not an option we think is viable for our region,” said Longboat Key Town Attorney Maggie Mooney, who spoke on behalf of the Longboat Town Commission.

Supporters of the road diet said it would create a better pedestrian experience along a corridor that today isn’t optimally designed to travel on foot. They saw no reason to question staff’s projections associated with the project.

Mayor Liz Alpert was the lone advocate for the project on the board.

“I think we’re lying to ourselves if we’re saying we want a walkable city and we get an opportunity to do it and don’t take it,” Alpert said.

Although Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown attempted to persuade the commission not to rule out either alternative for redesigning Fruitville Road, the board voted to reject both options.

“This is years out from something happening,” Commissioner Hagen Brody said. “Maybe there’s some point in the future where it is a good idea.”

In a subsequent 3-2 vote, the City Commission directed staff to explore alternatives for widening the sidewalks on Fruitville.

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ALARMINGLY CLEAN 12:43 a.m., 700 block of Broadway Street Alarm response: Police went to a business after an alarm indicated motion inside the building. Upon officers’ arrival, they found a cleaning crew at work. They had accidentally set off the alarm and did not have the code to disarm it. No signs of foul play were found.

A MOVING ADVENTURE 12:13 p.m., 1100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Property damage: A man driving a rental moving truck damaged a condominium complex’s guard building on private property. The man said he was turning left from the complex to Gulf of Mexico Drive when the truck hit the building, causing minor damage to both. No injuries were reported.

WAKEY, WAKEY 12:28 p.m., off the key Boat violation: The Police Department’s marine patrol officer responded to the gulf side of the island’s northern end in response to a report of personal watercraft riders operating close to shore and in violation of a “slow speed, minimum wake” zone. While no craft were being operated that way when the officer arrived, he did report finding two personal watercraft riders nearby. The officer spoke to them about the complaint and the speed and wake zone.

ALL SECURE 2:55 p.m., 6500 Bayou Hammock Road Alarm response: Police

checked the exterior of a home after getting a report of an activated burglar alarm. An officer reported windows and doors were secure and nothing was out of the ordinary.

contact the appropriate homeowners association.

APRIL 6

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 7:26 a.m., 100 block of North Shore Road, 7:26 a.m.

Suspicious person: Police were called to Greer Island on a report of a group of people camping overnight.

When an officer arrived, he found several people on the north end beach who denied camping, but conceded they had arrived at 5:30 a.m. No violations of the law were noted.

A SIDE ORDER OF ‘WRITTEN WARNING’ 7:50 p.m., 700 block of Broadway Street Traffic/parking: The driver of a car parked illegally at the entrance to a restaurant was about to be issued a written warning on the windshield when he walked up his vehicle. The driver told the officer he had just been inside a short time to pick up a take-out order. The officer hand-delivered the warning instead, with an explanation of what he had done wrong.

APRIL 8

NO ONE THERE 4:41 p.m., Longboat Pass bridge Nuisance acts: Police couldn’t find anyone in the area after a report of youngsters jumping off the Longboat Pass bridge.

HELP X2 6:02 p.m., Police Headquarters Public service: A man who arrived at the police department for routine verification of a vehicle identification number also told police he had run out of gas. Police provided him with the verification service and about a gallon of gas.

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL 8 p.m., 300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Assist other agency: Sarasota police contacted Longboat police regarding their discovery of a locked, unoccupied and running vehicle connected with a Longboat couple at a city location.

The investigating officer later was told the couple was fine, and had accidentally locked their keys in the car.

APRIL 7

NOT HERE 11:06 p.m., 4300 block of Exeter Drive Assist other agencies: Sarasota Police asked Longboat Police for assistance in finding a person in regards to a hit-andrun in their city. Town police went to the address given and found no one.

UNWELCOME PARK VISITOR 12:48 p.m., 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Animal call: Park visitors called police to report a dog running loose. When the officer arrived, the dog was gone, though people said it ran into nearby woods toward an adjoining street. The dog was not found.

HELPING OUT ON THE WATER 1:32 p.m., city of Sarasota’s

10th Street Boat Ramp Assist other agencies: A marine patrol officer at work on Sarasota Bay responded to assist city police officers with a collision between a powerboat and a personal watercraft.

APRIL 9

IF A TREE FALLS ON A PRIVATE ROAD? 4:27 p.m., 2000 block of Harbourside Drive Highway obstruction: Police were called regarding a fallen tree blocking southbound traffic. The officer notified the town’s Public Works Department, an official from which said the road was privately maintained and that he would

OFF MY LAWN 10:07 p.m., 700 block of Penfield Street Disturbance: A resident called police to complain about parking issues on his street and about construction vehicles that had driven on his grass.

The officer spoke to nearby workers and asked them to be more careful.

IT’S THE LAW 7:36 p.m., 5000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Traffic violation: While assisting with a traffic stop, police reported spotting another car violate Florida’s law that requires drivers slow to 20 mph under the posted speed limit or move over a lane when passing stopped emergency vehicles.

That driver was issued a written warning.

TIME TO GO 9:46 p.m., 4700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious person: An employee called police about an intoxicated customer who was beginning to bother other patrons. The employee said she just wanted the customer to return to her hotel room. Police officers arrived and walked the customer back to her room with no incident.

STUCK, PART I 4:38 p.m., 400 block of L’Ambiance Drive Rescue: Police responded with fire-rescue units to the scene of a person stuck in an elevator.

Fire-rescue personnel got the person out.

STUCK, PART II 4:49 p.m., 100 North Shore Road Boat call: Police responded to a report of a sailboat in distress near Longboat Pass. While the officer was on the way, he learned the vessel was possibly grounded on a sandbar in the vicinity of the pass and that a private towing service was in the process of pulling the boat free. No injuries were reported.

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TRIBUTES Robert M. “Bob” Dutton, Sr. 1929-2019

Martin A. (“Marty”) Zawatsky, age 89 (September 10, 1929 to April 1, 2019). Resident of Wakefield, RI, but spent many years in Longboat Key, FL.

Robert M. Dutton, Sr. passed away on February 23, 2019 under hospice care at home. He was born February 4, 1929 in Springfield TWP, Iowa.

The family moved to Blue Earth, Minnesota shortly after he was born, and after 14 years of life on the dairy farm he decided to strike out on his own. He found his first job as a lineman for the telephone company and at the age of 17 he joined the Army Air Corps and was discharged in 1947. After attending college, he worked in sales for a publishing house and met and married his first wife, Marlys. The marriage was to last 57 years until her death at age 74. He was introduced to his second wife, Laura, through friends and they immediately hit it off. They spent their summers in Hendersonville, North Carolina and their winters in Longboat Key. Over the course of his life, Robert was quite the entrepreneur. He owned the Manhattan Beach Lodge on Big Trout Lake in Minnesota in the mid 1950s as well as starting several businesses including an advertising agency that specialized in promoting upscale restaurants. The agency was so successful that it caught the eye of the Sheraton Corporation, which eventually bought the agency and hired Robert, moving him to Sheraton’s headquarters in Boston.

While living on the south shore of Boston, he branched out to be the captain of

“If you needed a tough job done, Marty was the man on whom to call.” teer marine guide for the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Longboat Key Florida. Martin is remembered by his friends and business associates as a man of honesty, integrity and action. If you needed a tough job done, Marty was the man on whom to call. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Congregation Beth David at 102 Kingston Road in Narragansett Rhode Island.

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Congregation Beth David at 102 Kingston Road in Narragansett Rhode Island.

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Son of Sarah and Julius Zawatsky of Providence, RI and survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Hope Pritsker Zawatsky, their three sons, Jay, Paul and Marc, eight grandsons, two granddaughters and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Leona Spilka. Marty attended Hope High School in the 1940’s and served as a radio operator (and inter-service boxer) in the USAF after WWII. He returned to Rhode Island in the late 1940’s, operated Z. Zawatsky and Sons Glass Company in the 1950’s and early 1960’s, after which he served, for over 30 years, as the President and CEO of ShoorElias Glass Company (later SEGCO, Inc) as well as Northeast Glass and Aluminum in New Hampshire.

Marty was an innovator in the architectural glazing and aluminum industry who authored a number of technical articles published in industry journals and who built SEGCO into the 28th largest contract glazing firm in the United States. Marty served as President of the Providence Country Day School Parents Association in 1970–71, member of the Barrington School Building Committee for the High School and served for several years, as a volun-

his 32 foot cabin cruiser, including many weekend trips to Martha’s Vineyard that the family will always cherish.

Tired of the Northeast winter weather, the family moved to Longboat Key in 1972.

He was an avid golfer and until his death held the distinction of most years of membership at the Longboat Key Club. Robert and his son Brett have won numerous golf tournaments and their trophies were some of his most proud possessions.

Robert is survived by his wife Laura Dutton, his sister Marion Eastvold of Forest City, Iowa, and his three children. Wendy Democh (Roger) of Sarasota, Dr. Robert Dutton, Jr. (Andrea) of Woodstock, NY, and Brett Dutton (JoAnn) of Bradenton. Robert is also survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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W Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest.

Off the water, sailors and families enjoyed raffles and a sailor social with catered dinner and live music on Saturday evening.

And while the regatta was competitive, it also served as a fundraiser for Sarasota Youth Sailing, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

“It’s a fundraiser in a fun way,” Mary Trichter, executive director of SYS, said.

In addition to being an Area D Chubb Qualifier, the regatta was also the championship for the Beemis and Smythe trophies.

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On April 6 and 7, Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted the 32nd annual Sailfest regatta, which is a Junior Olympic event and an Area D qualifier for the Chubb U.S. Junior championships.

Nearly 200 sailors ranging in age from 7 to 18 competed in various divisions.

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Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman, Terri Driver and Turtle Watch Vice President Cyndi Seamon at last year’s fundraiser, “Fiesta da las Tortugas.”

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In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key’s beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote’s permit and focuses on educating the public.

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ll it took was a little hatchling to crawl out from under Kit Fernald’s beach chair.

That’s how the Longboat Key Turtle Watch was born.

Fifty years ago, after the tiny turtle waved a flipper to Fernald, a small group of residents began monitoring Longboat’s beach for more nests. In 1969, the group counted a total of nine.

Fifty years later, following the implementation of laws and ordinances and an increase in sea turtle awareness, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch is growing in both membership and outreach efforts.

Orville Clayton officially founded the Longboat Key Turtle Watch in 1969.

Today, the group focuses a lot of its efforts on educating the public. From public walks and nest excavations in the summer to passing out posters and fliers to resorts on Longboat Key, the group’s efforts have expanded in recent years.

But to see how far the group has come, it’s important to look back on its work.

HATCHING HISTORY

At first the group tried staking the nests, similarly to what volunteer members do now, but back then there was no fire ban on the beach, and people would steal the stakes to serve as kindling.

So, in 1970, the group contacted SEE TURTLES, PAGE 2B

Turtle Watch volunteers excavate a nest in summer 2018.

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Turtles

“We come from all different socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs even, differences in education, and yet we share in common a love for saving turtles, and it has created some great friendships.”

FROM PAGE 1B

the Florida Department of Natural Resources for information on how to monitor sea turtles.

They got a permit and were advised to perform best-practice activities that now are illegal and considered detrimental to turtle survival. For instance, members who found nests would remove the eggs to a cooler and allow them to hatch on their back porches or lanais. From there, members would often lead the turtles to the surf with a flashlight or they’d make a hatchery.

As scientific understanding began shaping new turtle protection rules, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch continued its efforts. In 1973, the federal Endangered Species Act was passed, which aided the Turtle Watch in its conservation efforts. It takes about 25 years for turtles to sexually mature, and in 1999, there were 188 turtle nests just on the Manatee County end of Longboat Key – an increase from the nine nests on the whole island in 1969.

Additionally, The Longboat Key Turtle Watch, which is funded mostly through donations, helped the town pass various ordinances that helped turtles, specifically the fire ban and lighting ordinances. The group was also instrumental in helping mandate turtle exclusion devices, mechanism built into fishing nets that allow turtles to escape drowning.

In 1980, Mote Marine Laboratory approached Turtle Watch Founder Orville Clayton for information on how he and the group monitored turtle nests.

— Connie Schindewolf

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Turtle watch volunteers kick off the 2005 nesting season.

Mote wanted to start its Sea Turtle Conservancy program, so Clayton turned the Sarasota County portion of Longboat over to the lab.

In 2005, the Turtle Watch merged with Mote and has since worked under the laboratory’s permit.

When the group became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2002 and partnered with Mote in 2005, the group shifted from a social one to a more scientific one.

“It was a bunch of folks who lived on the beach, primarily retired folks, that went and did these things, and then we started this much more rigorous data collection,” Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman said.

But still, as membership has grown, the group has stayed close-knit and focused on its mission.

“We come from all different

socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs even, differences in education, and yet we share in common a love for saving turtles, and it has created some great friendships,” said Connie Schindewolf, who has been with the Turtle Watch since the early ’80s.

KEEP ON SWIMMING

The group recently redid its bylaws and reordered the mission statement wording to highlight its top priorities — education and awareness.

Previously, beach activities, such as monitoring nests, were listed first. Monitoring is still important to the group, but education gives members the chance to reach a new audience, and perhaps, even the next generation of Turtle Watch volunteers.

“I know people who I’ve seen over the years where it’s been parents with little children now with grandchildren and they come to the same place just for vacation, but they feel like they’re part of us because for those few weeks or a month, they participate,” member Freda Perrotta said.

Thurman said that over the years, it’s been more than the Turtle Watch volunteers who have saved turtles: It has become a community effort.

“Once you tell them (about turtles), 99% of people are energized and excited, so it keeps you wanting to go and educate and be on the beach,” he said.

From the Sea Turtle Defender Program, which allows kids aged 2 to 18 to attend nest excavations and behind-the-scenes tours at Mote, to hosting turtle walks in

the summer, the group tries to reach all ages.

Recently, the group took over third-, fourth- and fifth-grade science classes at Emma Booker Elementary School to teach students all about turtles. They gave Powerpoint presentations and showed videos before students broke out in small groups for various activities, including holding a carapace, the upper portion of a turtle shell, and answering quiz questions, such as how many eggs are typically in a nest (100-120).

Along with continuing educational efforts, the group is going to continue its relationship in working with the town, such as increasing funding for the “Flip a Switch, Make a Move” campaign that the group kicked off last year.

And through it all, the group will continue to monitor the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key. Although nesting season doesn’t technically start until May 1, the group started patrolling April 15, just in case any turtles arrive early.

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Islandside golf course views are enjoyed from this home on Longboat Club Road behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club at the south end of Longboat Key. This 4 bedroom/4 bath residence offers over 4,000 SF of living space with volume ceilings a first floor master bedroom, expansive pool deck, peaceful golf course views and a 3 car garage. This is a historically great income producing property and purchase is subject to rentals in place. Beach access nearby.

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$2,400,000

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$1,950,000 FULL BAY VIEWS AT THE ATRIUM This tastefully renovated 3 bed/2 bath split floor plan behind the gates of Bay Isles combines the living & dining areas with access to the SE facing terrace perfectly positioned to view captivating moonrises and sunrises over Sarasota Bay. Highlights include 4 walk-in closets, new bathroom vanities, frameless shower, bamboo flooring, newer stainless steel appliances, huge washer and dryer, resort-style amenities and membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club. MLS A4432801

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he St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild welcomed its new officers April 9.

On Tuesday morning, guild members attended Mass and an officer installation service for Sue DiNatale, Marilyn Bettencourt,Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes.

Following the ceremony, members enjoyed lunch and heard from guest speaker Anne-Marie Russell, the executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art.

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ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH 563 Bay Isles Road, 383-8161 Maundy Thursday: Service will take place at 5 p.m.

Good Friday: Service will take place at noon Easter Sunday: Eucharist will be at 8 and 10 a.m.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL 567 Bay Isles Road, 383-3428 Passover Service: Takes place at 5:30 p.m.

First Day of Pesach: Morning service will be at 10 a.m.

Seventh Day of Pesach and Yizkor: Service will be held at 10 a.m.

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LONGBOAT ISLAND CHAPEL 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 3836491 Maundy Thursday: Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with a service at 6 p.m.

Good Friday: Service will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

Easter Sunday: Sunrise service will be held at 7:30 a.m. and the regular worship service will be held at 10 a.m.

CHRIST CHURCH, PRESBYTERIAN, OF LONGBOAT KEY 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 3838833 Maundy Thursday: Service takes place from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Good Friday: Service takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: Services will take place at 8:30 and 10 a.m.

KIWANIS OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Easter Sunday: Takes place at 6:30 a.m. at the Manatee County Public Beach, 4000 State Road 64. Inspiration Easter music will be provided.

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Holy Thursday: Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. with Adoration until 9 p.m.

Good Friday: Stations of the Cross will be held at noon and the passion service will be held at 3 p.m.

Holy Saturday: An Easter vigil will be held at 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: Services will be held at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. with an overflow mass at 9:45 a.m. in the Fr. Edward Pick Hall.

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Republican Club hears from town manager

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he Republican Club of Longboat Key kept things local for its final meeting of the season.

On April 9, club members and guests gathered at Zota Beach Resort to hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer.

Following dinner, Harmer spoke about Sarasota’s planned traffic roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41 and its potential impact on Longboat Key traffic.

Jean Zakovec and Mary Lou Johnson

Gay Bowles and Wolfgan Strehlow

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Kelley and Dennis Hiller Town Manager Tom Harmer, Dee Harmer, Commissioner Jack Daly and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel

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hile the rain may have kept them away from the course, nothing could keep the Key Niners away from the Harbourside Ballroom as they celebrated the end of their season with a luncheon.

This year marked one of the group’s most successful seasons in terms of participants, with 120 members.

The women’s golf group meets November through April to tee off and play nine holes of golf.

The group mingled, munched on hors d’oeuvres and sipped mimosas before enjoying a buffet lunch.

Golf clubs, balls and shoes were auctioned off, and outgoing president Debbie Rand passed the baton to incoming president Noreen Ackerman.

During the summer, members of the group who are full time residents will organize their own outings.

The group will meet again for its first gathering of the new season in November.

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Event committee member Kathy Neudorfer, Mary Del Pup, Glorida Long, Sue Pariseau, Peggy Jelinek and Marge Nuzzo

Seaplace hosts farewell bash

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On April 10, residents gathered for an “anchors aweigh” party. The nautical theme was complete with red, white and blue decorations on each table.

On the patio, partygoers took in the sunset and enjoyed dinner and drinks with live music playing in the background.

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COLDWELL BANKER Anna Maria Beach | 4/4.1 | $2,350,000 424 Magnolia Avenue

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Country Club Shores | 4/3.1 | $1,790,000 531 Yardarm Lane

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Ryan Skrzypkowski/RSTS Group 866.600.6008 § 616676 Search A4404515 on cbhomes.com

Bruce Myer 866.600.6008 § 469438 Search A4425273 on cbhomes.com

Longboat Key Estates | 2/2 | $1,599,000 590 Jessmyth Drive

Sabal Cove | 4/3.2 | $1,598,000 3326 Sabal Cove Lane

Country Club Shores | 4/3 | $1,595,000 530 Yardarm Lane

L Elegance on Lido Beach | 3/3 | $1,550,000 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive B309

Vue Sarasota Bay | 2/2.1 | $1,499,000 New 1155 N Gulfstream Avenue 1208

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Oaks 2 | 4/5.1 | $1,250,000 Reduced 398 Macewen Drive

Longboat Sandpipers Condo | 2/2 | $1,049,000 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 105

Marina Bay | 3/2.1 | $999,000 2450 Harbourside Drive 253

Beaches of Longboat Key | 2/2 | $899,000 775 Longboat Club Road 406

Beaches of Longboat Key | 2/2 | $795,000 New 775 Longboat Club Road 706

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Sand Dollar South | 3/2.1 | $795,000 711 Benjamin Franklin Drive 1

Longboat Sandpipers | 2/2 | $745,000 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 103

Condo on The Bay | 2/2 | $669,000 Reduced 888 Blvd Of The Arts 1103

The Strand Sarasota | 1/2 | $559,440 1889 N Tamiami Trail 409

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Seaplace V | 2/2 | $529,000 New 1945 Gulf Of Mexico Drive M2-113

Beach Harbor Club | 2/2 | $529,000 Reduced 3804 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B401

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L O N G B OAT K E Y 6661 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Maruta Miluns & Bill Anderson 941-374-9702 A4410988 $2,950,000

M A R I N A B AY 2450 Harbourside Drive 233 Carol Cohen Pa 941-356-3829 A4432417 $1,099,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y T OW E R S 601 Longboat Club Road 803S Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4415472 $950,000

S L E E P Y L AG O O N PA R K 660 Marbury Ln Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4415911 $899,000

B AY I S L E S 3261 Bayou Road Sylvia Zimmerman & George Zimmerman 941-350-5022 A4422906 $895,000

S E A G AT E C LU B 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 13E Mel & Jan Goldsmith 941-356-6673 A4422283 $789,000

TA N G E R I N E B AY C LU B 370 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 426 Linda Driggs 941-374-2920 A4429287 $779,999

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 250 Sands Point Road 5401 Jenifer Schwell 941-780-0968 A4422248 $775,000

L O N G B OAT S A N D P I P E R S 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 104 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4422795 $739,000

CLUB LONGBOAT BEACH & TENNIS 5055 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 516 Marcia Salkin, PA 941-376-6121 A4430890 $695,000

C O U N T RY C LU B S H O R E S 1170 Bogey Lane Richard Perlman 941-228-8580 A4418181 $679,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 690 Jungle Queen Way Chris Rivera & Sherri Mills, PA 941-301-1691 A4203769 $675,000

I S L A N D E R C LU B 2301 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 94N Dede Curran 941-928-3255 A4415795 $649,000

PORTOBELLO 3235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A206 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4421576 $649,000

G R A N D B AY 3070 Grand Bay Boulevard 616 Ian Addy, PA & E. Gail Wittig 941-961-8850 A4426410 $649,000

L O N G B OAT T E R R AC E 5393 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 209 Cindy Schatzle 941-587-7556 A4409366 $624,900

H A R B O U R OA K S 2305 Harbour Oaks Drive Beverly St Hilaire 941-504-3303 A4428014 $624,900

FA I RWAY B AY 2120 Harbourside Drive 612 Mark Huber 941-356-2435 A4409211 $609,500

W I N DWA R D B AY 4800 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 205 Bobbi Banan 941-356-2659 A4420391 $560,000

AV I G N O N V I L L A S 5611 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5 Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4207769 $559,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 240 Sands Point Road 4103 Rudy Dudon 941-234-3991 A4421568 $499,000

S A N D C AY 4725 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 108 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4423626 $497,000

ESSEX HOUSE 707 S Gulfstream Avenue 202 Marlene & George Marshall 941-539-8850 A4426205 $495,000

B AY H A R B O U R A P T S 450 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B201 Stacy Hanan 941-266-0529 A4406808 $489,000

S E A P L AC E 1935 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G7-409 Sue Cosgrove-Lee & Chris Baylis 941-400-9068 A4432374 $415,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 225 Sands Point Road 6302 Thomas Cinquegrano 941-284-5049 A4416893 $359,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 250 Sands Point Road 5101 Thomas Cinquegrano 941-284-5049 A4417039 $339,000

L O N G B OAT H A R B O U R 4340 Falmouth Drive D101 Malihe Karimi 941-376-5099 A4425427 $269,000

ST JUDES APTS 701 Saint Judes Drive S 1 Brian Loebker 941-735-4393 A4421911 $239,000

WAT E R C LU B 1241 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 105 Ian Addy, PA & E. Gail Wittig 941-961-8850 A4410076 $1,170,000

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home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Jean Butterfield, of N. Yorkshire, England, sold the home at 1590 Harbor Cay Lane to Jane Spencer, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $3,825,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,076 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,125,000 in 2012.

THE ENCLAVE AT LONGBOAT KEY

Fredrick LBK LLC sold the Unit C condominium at 3470 Gulf of Mexico Drive to William Ross and Peri Ross, of Vienna, Va., for $3,675,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, five-andtwo-half baths, a pool and 4,065 square feet of living area.

BAY ISLES

James and J.A. Spencer, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 510 Harbor Point Road to Gay and Josephine Flood, of Longboat Key, for $2,275,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, seven baths, a pool and 4,533 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,425,000 in 2014.

GRAND BAY

Deborah Leschot and Carla Wise, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 332 condominium at 3030 Grand bay Blvd. to Stephen Schulmerich and Sharon Schulmerich, trustees, of Portland, Ore., for $820,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms,

three baths and 2,143 square feet of living area. It sold for $805,000 in 2012.

SAND CAY

Mary Paula Hart, of Adel, Iowa, sold the Unit 203 condominium at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Blake Fleetwood, of New York City, for $720,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,221 square feet of living area. It sold for $385,000 in 2015.

THE SHORE

Thomas Johnson and Sherrie Nickell Johnson, trustees, of Lakeland, sold the Unit 206 condominium at 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive to DTH Investments LLC for $715,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,561 square feet of living area. It sold for $440,000 in 2015.

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for $660,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $185,000 in 1990.

WINDING OAKS

Robert Capone and M. Christine Parker, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 52 condominium at 3410 Winding Oaks Drive to Wayne Beale and Debra Audette, of Clifton Park, N.Y., for $635,500. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,039 square feet of living area.

It sold for $465,000 in 2014.

BEACHSIDE COTTAGES OF LONGBOAT

Thomas Munsell and Susan DeGennaro, of S. Windsor, Conn., sold their Unit 1 condominium at 361 N. Shore Road to Mark and Eileen Occhipinti, of Dunmore, Pa., for $585,000.

Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,104 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000 in 2007.

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John Catts, of Parkland, and Hugh Catts III, of Tallahassee, sold their home at 6881 Longboat Drive S. to FL 4 Rent.Biz LLC for $570,000. Built in 1935, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,538 square feet of living area.

SEAPLACE

Mark Larson and Kathleen Larson, trustees, of Minneapolis, sold the Unit G5-202-A condominium at 1965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Donna Benevenga, of Woodland Park, N.J., for $485,000. Built in 1977, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,257 square feet of living area. It sold for $435,000 in 2015.

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Wayne Beale and Debra Audette, of Clifton Park, N.Y., sold their Unit G2-204D condominium at 2055 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Kenneth and Heather Elgena, of Landenberg, Pa., for $440,000.

Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,214 square feet of area. It sold for $289,000 in 2015.

ST. JUDES DRIVE

Anthony and Janice Modugno, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 755 St. Judes Drive N. to Larry and Tina Lackey, of Longboat Key, for $468,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,294 square feet of living area. It sold for $400,000 in 2007.

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Ursula and Conrad Wiet, trustees, sold the Unit 603 condominium at 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Thomas and Rose Eslinger, of Grainger, Ind.,

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Ian Addy & Gail Wittig

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr • Longboat Key • 941.961.8850 • 941.228.1985

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The Addy Wittig Team specializes in Longboat Key real estate.

They are the top selling agents on Longboat Key among All Brokers year-to-date, as well as being the top sales team at Michael Saunders & Company on Longboat Key for the last eight consecutive years. As a consistent top producing Realtor® and Sarasota native, Gail has more than 33 years of local real estate experience. Ian brings a robust financial management background focused on valuation to complement his abilities as a skilled negotiator.

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 8-12, in order of dollar amounts.

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 220 Sands Point Road

PERMIT APPLICANT Alteration to lobby, LB 500 LLC

AMOUNT $1,886,850

bar and restaurant

1965 GMD

Interior

Steven Booth

$351,000

4525 GMD

Interior

Flat Tops South, LLC

$307,861

2120 Harbourside Drive

Kitchen and bath James and Nancy alterations Amberson

$235,250

1241 GMD

Interior

Joanna Green

$200,000

3475 Byron Lane

Interior

Burgess Living Trust

$150,000

2410 Harbourside Drive

Glass door

Bonnie Haber

$130,000 $105,000

Luxury Service. Strategic Marketing. Benchmark Results. This is what sets Addy Wittig apart from the competition. Luxury service includes personally accompanying on ALL showings and hiring a team of professionals dedicated to customer needs.

Their strategic approach to marketing is always customized and focused on bringing the best results. Benchmark results.

Please visit LongboatLife.com to learn more.

replacement 838 Bayport Way

Interior

Lisa Dinga

1701 GMD

Bathroom

Deborah Turner

$57,880

alterations 501 Juan Anasco Drive

Remove floor

Mike and Dianne Kadish $50,387

581 Putting Green Lane

Reroof

Denise Roberts

$36,000

573 Halyard Lane

Reroof

Rodney Allen Erickson

$24,450

1055 GMD

Master bathroom

Guenter Mrotzek

$19,760

Thomas Costello

$12,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 1001 Longboat Club Road A4414365 $1,950,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 2110 Harbourside Drive 547 A4432801 $768,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 104 A4422795 $739,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 225 Sands Point Road 6301 A4419334 $349,000

shower 545 Sanctuary Drive

Guest bathroom

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Barbara Erb-Pappas

3120 Bayou Sound

Pool resurfacing

Alfred Myers

$6,925

600 Yardarm Lane

Construct dock

Pietro and Kimberly

$2,600

extension Cuomo

40 Lighthouse Point Drive

Remove partition

Ashridge Holding LTD

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852 SPANISH DR. N., LONGBOAT KEY

Rare and highly desirable location. Incredible jaw-dropping panoramic Marina views on three sides, including partial Bay views, from this meticulous stand-alone waterfront villa.

Beautiful updates - New hurricane windows. 2/2 - 1400 sq. ft. with dock just a few feet away in deep water Marina. Pet-Friendly.

MLS#A4429808 $575,000

MIRABELLA AT VILLAGE GREEN

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DON’T MISS SATURDAY, APRIL 20

MAR VISTA EASTER EGG HUNT Takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, 760 Broadway St. Enjoy breakfast on the water and hunt for Easter eggs. Sometimes, the Easter Bunny shows up too for photos. For information, call 383-2391.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

7109 VISTA BELLA DR

2BR / 2 BA / 1,525 SQFT VILLA GREAT VALUE! NW BRADENTON LOCATION! Amazing number of upgrades plus custom designed furnishings and accessories, included in this never lived in move-in ready spectacular paired villa. Pet Friendly.

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SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB

4105 COMMODORE BLVD

3BR / 2BA / 2,516 SQFT Incredible Location, beautiful home, amazing low price...the perfect Trifecta.

Model home, gated community with deeded boat dock. Great entertaining home with fabulous pool area.

MLS#4413403 $785,500

LONGBOAT HARBOUR TOWERS

ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE LADIES NIGHT Takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on St. Armands Circle. Participating stores and restaurants will offer 15% discounts, raffle prizes and refreshments. Call 388-1554 for information.

92Y — BRET STEPHENS IN CONVERSATION WITH THANE ROSENBAUM Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. This pre-recorded program, which is part of the Thane Rosenbaum Talk Show, will feature a talk with Bret Stephens on his opinion writing and perspective on various topics, such as climate change and immigration. This event is free to temple members and costs $10 in advance for nonmembers and $15 at the door.

Call 383-3428.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Fabulous waterfront community with a 40-slip deep water marina holds up to 45-foot vessels with electric, water and renovated docks. Very active boating and social community with upscale clubhouse, heated pool with fabulous water views, deeded beach access to enjoy evening sunsets and, yes, pets are welcome!

Completely turnkey furnished. Eight villas available in various price range, update and location. Call for showings.

ISLAND LIVING

4401 GULF OF MEXICO DR. #707

2BR / 2BA / 1,314 SQFT Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath Direct Gulffront condo end-unit with full water views of Gulf of Mexico and the pearl sandy beach from nearly every window and room.

MLS#4429460 $629,000

VILLAGE GREEN

MOTE SCIENCE CAFE: A FARMER, CHEF AND SCIENTIST WALK INTO A BAR Takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Calusa Brewing, 5701 Derek Ave. The talk will focus on sustainable food. Speakers will be Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Scientist Nicole Rhody, owner and head chef of Indigenous Steve Phelps and Florida aquaculture farmer Megan Sorby.

Seating starts at 5:30 p.m. and is first come, first served. Funky Fusion food truck will be on-site.

Call 388-4441 for information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

7151 LA LENAIRE DRIVE 1.25 ACRES

Remarkable property on this famous tropical island ready for your beautiful new custom home. Westerly exposure ensures endless sunsets while the east side abuts a large protected vegetation area. 2 boat docks come with this property.

MLS#A4199004

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6514 13TH AVE. DR. W BRADENTON

Best Premium Location on the lake. Village Green Updated Popular D model villa with spectacular views of the lake/wildlife/pool and gazebo! 2 Bedroom/2 bath villa has over 2145 sq. ft. Meticulously maintained and updated.

MLS#A4151158

$255,500

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Takes from 5:30 to 7 p.m.at Chubby’s Lounge, 6858 GMD. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available as chamber members and guests network. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for guests and future members. For information, call 383-2466.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

HEALTH MATTERS: RELIEVING STRESS Takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Paradise Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. This is the third lecture

in the center’s Health Matters series. Loren Batsell of Healing Well Acupuncture and Integrated Therapies will present on relieving stress. Cost is $10. RSVP by calling 383-6493.

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

LORD’S WAREHOUSE Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the south end of the Longboat Island Chapel campus behind the parking lot, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Gently used women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, artwork, kitchenware and home goods will be sold. Call 941-383-4738.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

PUMPING THE PRIME Takes place at 10 a.m. at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 GMD. Mirabai Holland will teach students how to strengthen muscles and bones, burn calories and boost metabolism, manage weight and develop muscle and bone mass. Participants should be able to get down on the floor and get up readily. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

MONDAYS

YOGA Takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 GMD. Classes continue until April 25. Cost is $11 for members and $13 for nonmember per class. Call 383-8811.

TUESDAYS

YOGA Takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 GMD. Classes continue until April 25. Cost is $11 for members and $13 for nonmember per class. Call 383-8811.

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY Meets at 5:15 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road every first and third Tuesday. Cost is $10. Call Susan McGuire at 914-7812.

YOGA & MEDITATION CLASS Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Paradise Center at Temple Beth Israel ,567 Bay Isles Road.

The class is designed for breathing awareness, gentle joint mobilization, active warm-up movement flows and yoga postures to promote strength, flexibility, agility and balance. Cost is $10 per class. Call 383-6493.

WEDNESDAYS

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS BOOK SALES Take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road. 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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4/month minimum. Available April. 970-948-6815.

LBK: 2BR/2BA, 55+. Gulf to Bay, furnished, 1/mile to Publix/CVS. Annual lease. No pets/smoking. $1850/mo. +utilities. 315-723-5971.

PORTOBELLO: WATERFRONT, LBK, 2BR/2BA, 5th floor unit, remodeled. Annual rental available.

Call 631-332-1509.

Condos For Sale FSBO: SPECTACULAR view from this Gulf front, 2BR/2BA, 1400/sq.ft. condo. The Castillian. $619,000. For pictures: Zillow and forsalebyowner.

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2018 “REAL Trends” RANKED IN THE TOP .5% OF 1.25 MILLION AGENTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES! NEW PRICE

LONGBOAT KEY 2 BUILDABLE LOTS

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$1,125,000

LONGBOAT KEY EN PROVENCE

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2151 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #6 3BR + Study/3.5BA | 3,800 SQFT

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SIESTA KEY SIESTA COVE

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$1,425,000

5228 Siesta Cove Dr. 5BR + Study/4.5BA | 5,212 SQFT NEW PRICE

LONGBOAT KEY PROMENADE

$899,900

1211 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #102 3BR/3BA | 2,100 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY $4,150,000 BEACHFRONT ESTATE 6061 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 6BR/6BA | 3,203 SQFT 6061GulfofMexico.com

SIESTA KEY SIESTA COVE

$1,599,000

5306 Siesta Cove Dr. 4BR/5.5BA | 4,573 SQFT 5306SiestaCoveDr.com

DOWNTOWN REGENCY HOUSE

DOWNTOWN ALINARI

435 S. Gulfstream Ave. #708 2BR/2BA | 1,537 SQFT

3326 Sabal Cove Lane 4BR/4.5BA | 4,698 SQFT

$699,000

LONGBOAT KEY SLEEPY LAGOON

$1,699,000

6401 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 3BR/3.2BA | 2,781 SQFT

$2,295,000

3560 Fair Oaks Ln. 4BR/5BA | 3,894 SQFT

DOWNTOWN CONDO ON THE BAY

$489,000

LONGBOAT KEY $949,000 MARINA BAY $50,000 BUYER BONUS 2450 Harbourside Dr. #244 3BR/3BA | 3,083 SQFT

888 Blvd. of the Arts Unit# 202 2BR/2BA | 1,288 SQFT

SIESTA KEY SIESTA COVE

$649,000

3080 Grand Bay Blvd. #526 2BR/2BA | 1,380 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY LONGBOAT TERRACE

DOWNTOWN LA BELLASARA

$2,597,000

WEST OF TRAIL BAY VIEW ACRES

$1,675,000

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$689,000

5393 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #217 2BR/2BA | 1,300 SQFT

1725 Baywood Drive 4BR/4BA | 3,612 SQFT

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LONGBOAT KEY QUEENS HARBOUR

LONGBOAT KEY GRAND BAY V

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800 Tamiami Tr. #401 2BR/2.5BA | 1,830 SQFT

$515,000

LONGBOAT KEY $1,598,000 SABAL COVE - LAKE FRONT

PENDING

$790,000

5323 Siesta Cove Dr. 4BR/3BA | 4,804 SQFT

LONGBOAT KEY WATER CLUB I

$1,695,000

LONGBOAT KEY BEACHES

$869,000

775 Longboat Club Rd. #206 2BR/2BA | 1,524 SQFT

1241 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #806 2BR/3BA + Den | 2,650 SQFT

NEW PRICE

LONGBOAT KEY CLUB LONGBOAT

$849,000

LONGBOAT KEY GRAND BAY II

$799,000

5055 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #536 3BR/3BA | 1,484 SQFT

3040 Grand Bay Blvd. #262 3BR/3.5BA | 2,250 SQFT

PARRISH $1,472,000 ISLANDS ON THE MANATEE RIVER

LONGBOAT KEY $298,000 LONGBOAT HARBOUR

LONGBOAT KEY $11,995,000 VILLA SENA - BEACHFRONT

LONGBOAT KEY $639,000 FAIRWAY BAY - ATRIUM

LONGBOAT KEY BEACHES

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WEST OF TRAIL OYSTER BAY ESTATES

11716 River Shores Trail 4BR/5BA | 4,363 SQFT

$1,375,000

775 Longboat Club Rd. #103 3BR/3BA | 2,122 SQFT

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4420 Exeter Dr. #204 1BR/1.5BA | 837 SQFT

$799,000

2425 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #14D 2BR/2BA | 1,552 SQFT

5965 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 7BR/6.5BA | 10,087 SQFT 5965GulfofMexico.com

$499,000

1065 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #502 2BR/2BA | 1,392 SQFT

2120 Harbourside Dr. #653 3BR/2BA | 2,096 SQFT

$599,000

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