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July 4 brings marching madness

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Freedom Fest draws more than 200 to Bay Isles Road.

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Jack O’Hara qualifies for Florida Amateur Championship

Longboat Key golfer Jack O’Hara, 15, was the second youngest person in the state to qualify for the Florida Amateur Championship, which was held June 23-26.

He tied for 55th after being the youngest to reach finals during the tournament.

Apparently, the sport is in the Sarasota Military Academy rising sophomore’s genes: His dad, Terry O’Hara, is director of golf at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Madeleine Gniady with sister, Gabrielle, show off their face paint while attending Freedom Fest on the Fourth of July.

Trucks ignite sand storm Some are fuming over the stream of sand-hauling trucks heading mid-Key. SEE PAGE 4

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Dispatch: ‘A learning curve’

FORMER DISPATCHERS SETTLE INTO NEW ROLES

As the Longboat Key Police Department unveiled a new non-emergency number, some residents still have concerns about recent dispatch changes.

TOWN AIMS TO CLEAR UP COMMUNICATION After the town switched over to Sarasota County’s dispatch system earlier this year, officers began noticing connection issues with their handheld radios on the north end of the Key. “Before they were using the Manatee County system, and they didn’t have as many issues,” said IT Director Jason Keen. “But us being on Sarasota County’s, the coverage is nowhere near as good.”

That could change in the next month, but it may come with a $10,000 price tag.

Keen is meeting with emergency personnel this week to consider alternatives for improving radio coverage.

Options include signal boosters installed at some of the taller buildings on the north end or mobile units within police vehicles.

When the town switches to the new 800 megahertz emergency radio system next year, it will likely resolve the issue, but Keen said the town isn’t taking any chances.

“We’re looking for a better solution,” Keen said.

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ongboat Key residents, change your speed dials.

For years, residents have dialed 316-1977 for direct communication with the Longboat Key Police Department for nonemergencies.

But Police Chief Pete Cumming has unveiled 316-1201 as the new Sarasota County Sheriff-operated non-emergency number that residents can call to speak to a Longboat Key police communications specialist — after they speak with a county dispatcher.

The change for the non-emergency number was necessary because Longboat’s department doesn’t have a central recordkeeping system to track calls and dispatch time. His office provided county dispatchers with a list of landmarks and their addresses to help them learn about the Key. “There’s going to be a learning curve,” Cumming said. “We had it down pat, but because the transition occurred someone’s just going to have to learn.”

Residents have mixed reviews of the dispatch switch that occurred in the spring.

B.J. Bishop said she misses the familiarity local dispatchers had.

“If you’re just at the Seahorse

or smaller hotels along the beach, you are not necessarily going to know the address,” Bishop said.

“With a local dispatcher, you could just say, ‘the Seahorse.’”

Ann Roth, a Lands End resident, had an experience that highlighted that issue when she reported a noise complaint earlier this year.

A county dispatcher asked if there was a cross street when she said the noise was coming from Jewfish Key — an island only accessible by boat.

Roth said she is hesitant to use

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Commissioners reached by the Longboat Observer had no complaints.

“You’re the first to tell me that anyone has a problem,” Vice Mayor Terry Gans said. “I’m not surprised because in any walk of life, anything you get into, someone’s liable to not be happy with it.”

“I have no issues whatsoever,” Commissioner Phill Younger said.

“The complaints are a normal of a result of any change.”

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When the Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to switch its dispatch services to Sarasota County, the commission included a stipulation that the department would keep five civilian employees to staff the police station 24/7 and handle incoming calls, which would be routed from the county’s call center.

Without dispatch duties, those employees have begin helping the police department on the administrative side, as well as doing property research for the island’s code enforcement department. They also serve as the “face” of the department when residents enter.

“We’re adding to their responsibilities all the time,” said Police Chief Pete Cumming.

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PATTIGEORGE’S: CLOSING TIME In its more than 40 years, Pattigeorge’s became a well-known establishment and hangout for locals.

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ince 1973, Pattigeorge’s has been the best restaurant in two counties.

“No other restaurant is in the two counties, so I’m allowed to say we’re the best one in both,” said owner and chef Tommy Klauber. “It’s right on the county line. We pay taxes in Sarasota and Manatee County.”

After 43 years, the popular Longboat Key restaurant closed its doors June 25.

Klauber and his father, former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Murf Klauber, purchased Pattigeorge’s from Patti and George Neofotis in 1997 and created the restaurant that went on to operate for nearly two decades.

“It was an Italian restaurant, and I had a much more global concept for it, so we may have kept the name, but we created a completely new restaurant,” Klauber said.

Klauber decided to call his menu items “fine coastal cuisine.”

“The recipes and food were to reflect the flavors of coastlines around the world, so because we’re on a beautiful coastline ourselves, we included cuisine from our region but also ones from the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, South America, anywhere in the world where there’s coastline,” Klauber said. “That’s been our guiding vision.”

When Klauber opened the restaurant, many ingredients were uncommon and unheard of.

“Before I opened, some other local restaurateurs told me nobody would understand the food, like miso,” Klauber said.

“They told me I should do a menu that people would understand.

Instead of changing the menu, I introduced people to a lot of new things.”

At the back of the menus, Klauber put “Tommy K’s Culinary Companion,” which included definitions of the ingredients his clientele might find unfamiliar.

When Klauber bought Pattigeorge’s, many staff stayed with the new owner, including General Manager Sandra Wooten.

“I told the staff they all had jobs if they wanted it when we reopened,” Klauber said. “That kind of loyalty has gone beyond a company loyalty. It becomes family.”

Pattigeorge’s became known for its interactive dinners, which taught customers how to cook food in a certain theme, such as Taste of the World. The restaurant also hosted fundraisers for local organizations, such as the Sarasota Opera and InStride Therapy Inc. In the 19 years Klauber has owned the restaurant, Pattigeorge’s has become a local hangout for Longboat residents.

“It’s like a little social club in there for Longboaters,” Klauber said. “I always see guests table hopping. Maybe it’s the beginning of the season and everyone is saying hi or the end of the season and everyone is saying bye. In the summer, locals are glad to have the island back. And here, they wanted to come see their friends.

It’s a sense of community.”

PATTIGEORGE’S SELLS FOR $1.96 MILLION The Pattigeorge’s property sold for $1.96 million last week, according to Sarasota County property records.

The amount is more than double the assessed value of $920,200.

The Columbia Restaurant Group’s Richard Gonzmart bought the property from Tommy Klauber, who owned Pattigeorge’s with his family since 1997. Klauber continues to own and operate Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

Gonzmart says the Longboat Key restaurant will be different from the Columbia Restaurants. He said the restaurant will serve “Florida food.” He expects redevelopment to take at least a year and a half.

Local bartender and Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger worked at Pattigeorge’s from 2002 to 2013 and enjoyed many of the restaurant’s regulars.

“It was quite the venture in the old days,” Lastinger said. “It was a great spot to watch all the old timers who used to come in.

I had a guy there who stormed the beaches in Normandy, and we used to get all the people from the Colony. It was great. It was a fantastic place to work.”

Although some menu items and customers changed over time, the atmosphere and ambiance remained the same.

“It hasn’t changed very much,” said former Mayor Jim Brown, a regular customer. “To me, it’s always been good food and good service and kind of unique to this area because it was not just your usual seafood. It had an Asian flare to it, which I liked. I always enjoyed it and always recommended it to friends who were new to town.”

When Brown moved to Longboat Key 16 years ago, Pattigeorge’s soon became one of his favorite local hangouts.

“When I walked in, the bartender put my drink in front of me,” Brown said. “I never had to ask. They know what I drink. I have a group of friends here on the Key, and we get together socially, and that’s one of the places we go to more than any other place.”

Although its closing was not officially announced until a day after the restaurant served its last meal, many regular diners heard the news and visited on its last night of business.

“I was there Saturday night, drinking the last drop of liquor,” Brown said. “I was on my way out to dinner, and a friend said they were all gathering at Pattigeorge’s because it’s closing. About 40 of my closest friends showed up. We closed the place down, literally.”

For those who will miss Pattigeorge’s food, Klauber will be offering some favorites at his other restaurant, Polo Grill and Bar, in Lakewood Ranch.

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Longtime Pattigeorge’s owner and chef Tommy Klauber

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Pattigeorge’s is located at 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Rider of the Year Emma Howey, 10, center, with Jonathan and Jennifer Howey, celebrates the Kentucky Derby with InStride Therapy Inc. at its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, at Pattigeorge’s.

David and Marji Osborn team up to prepare their dish of pan-roasted grouper in July 2011 at an interactive dinner at Pattigeorge’s.

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Approximately 200 trucks carry sand onto and off of the Key six days a week for a mid-Key beach project.

island’s aesthetics are driving him to speak out about the midKey truck haul, which brings nearly 200 trucks onto Gulf of Mexico Drive throughout the day carrying sand for beach renourishment.

“They are noisy, they are smelly, and I perceive they are dangerous because they are heavily loaded with sand,” Gault said.

Scott Gerber also cited the trucks as a factor in his decision to move his Tube Dude store after three years on St. Armands Circle

and return to downtown Sarasota.

While the creator of the quirky, colorful metallic figures cited a variety of factors forcing him off of St. Armands Circle, one stuck out most to him: the truck caravan.

Gerber said the trucks are so loud he can’t converse with customers and that the caravan sheds dirt and when they roll through the Circle. Further, he said, they speed through the pedestrianheavy area.

“I swear to God I’m going deaf,” said Gerber, who has signed a two-year lease to move into the former Victoria Blooms cottage on Main Street Aug. 1. “If I don’t leave here, I’m truly concerned about my long-term health.”

Gault acknowledges the Town Commission is faced with a quandary with beach projects: It could spend additional money searching for sand in the Gulf of Mexico or truck in sand from a mine in Immokalee.

Last year, the commission elected to do the latter, because Longboat Pass and New Pass did not have enough mineable sand to renourish mid-island beaches.

Gault thinks the truck caravan gives tourists and potential homebuyers a bad impression.

“I’m just anxious for the town to keep studying this issue,” Gault said. “There just has to be a better way.”

Trucks travel onto and off of the Key from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday for the project, which should be finished

by July 20, said Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

But by the second week of September, an emergency truck haul targeting the areas in front of L’Ambiance and the Resort at

Longboat Key Club will begin.

Earth Tech Enterprises Inc. will take up to 20 days, weather permitting, to truck an additional 50,000 cubic yards of sand to the south end of the Key. Mayor Jack Duncan said the town has heard few complaints from Key residents about the truck haul, besides “one or two” from people on the mainland.

“We have had hardly any questions thrown at us,” Duncan said.

“For all intents and purposes it’s gone extremely well, and I have to attribute some of that to the public outreach.” (See sidebar.)

Despite Gerber’s complaints, many aren’t concerned about the project’s long-term impact on business.

“Our sales are up, so it really hasn’t affected our business,” said Emily Shock, general manager of Cha Cha Coconuts, which sits at the apex of the caravan’s path through the Circle. “It’s loud, but it’s something that need to be done.”

The Sarasota Police Department has received a handful of complaints since the $10.9 million project began in April, but it hasn’t written any citations for trucks driving for Earth Tech.

In fact, when traffic officers responded to complaints last month, they only wrote tickets for passenger vehicles, said SPD spokeswoman Genevieve Judge.

The city only enforces its noise ordinance between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Judge said.

Gault said the situation shows the long-term struggle to find suitable sand for the shorelines.

“I would be willing as a taxpayer to pay a premium to do more dredging on a maintenance basis and cut out this ridiculous hauling situation,” he said.

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TOWN READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP In March, the town hired Heidi Smith Communications Inc. to oversee communications for the $10.9 million mid-Key truck haul, which required the closing of beaches, hundreds of trucks rumbling onto the Key and large Caterpillar machines traversing the beach for more than 10 hours a day.

Town staff knew that with such a disruptive project, the public would want to know when and where the contractor Earth Tech Enterprises Inc. was working.

“For me, one of the most important things we can do is let our residents know what we’re doing,” said Town Manager Dave Bullock. “Because after all, they’re the ones paying for it.”

In April, Heidi Smith, owner of the public relations firm, organized a media day as the truck haul began, which at least four news outlets attended.

Bullock stood on the groin in front of the Islander Club and chatted with reporters for at least an hour. “(Smith) makes me wear a Longboat Key hat every time,” Bullock said with a laugh.

The communications firm also helped create a detailed map of the project, coordinate videos of the work and edit weekly updates provided by Projects

Manager James Linkogle and consultant Al Browder, senior engineer with Olsen Associates Inc. “Our first updates took a lot of editing because we spoke in project terms,” Bullock said.

The latest updates have required less editing than they did at first, highlighting Bullock’s main reason for hiring the firm: to learn.

“What I really wanted to do was for us to gain that knowledge in-house and apply that to the next project and the next project,” Bullock said.

Over the next several years, the town will undertake more than $50 million in underground utilities projects, which will require substantial public outreach.

The work on the Bayfront Park redevelopment will also necessitate neighborhood communications, and Bullock said his team will use lessons from Smith for the project.

The town has spent $9,155 so far on the contract. The contract allows the town to spend up to $35,000 through Dec. 31.

Mayor Jack Duncan said he has been pleased with the outreach in the community.

Smith declined to comment on the contract, citing her policy of not commenting about clients.

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and finances,” said resident Sharon Burde. “We expect nothing less than that kind of consideration from the town of Longboat Key.” The assessment method used by the town grades properties based on the benefits of safety, reliability and aesthetics, then assigns an amount the owners will pay. Town officials want to begin collections by November 2017 to keep the project on track.

The assessment method assigns greater costs to properties within 55 feet of power poles.

Because two of Bayport’s buildings fall within 55 feet of a wire in another neighborhood, 43 condos are included in the assessments for the neighborhood project — which equals more than $5,000 of additional taxes over 30 years for some owners.

“This is grossly unfair and not File photo what the neighborhoods were Although Longboat voters passed a referendum in March to bury utilities keywide, the methodology of how the led to believe when they voted on town should assess properties’ costs for the project has drawn criticism from some neighborhoods. this measure,” said Robin Green, a resident of Bayport.

Excluding marina slips and tax-exempt properties, such as municipal and church parcels, Key property owners will pay an average of $2,400 over 30 years in new non-ad valorum taxes starting next year if approved.

These figures are based on the 6% interest rate consultants estimated for the $23.8 million bond.

More than a dozen speakers ALEX MAHADEVAN charged as much as $345 per unit representing at least five neighCommissioners NEWS INNOVATION EDITOR annually over the next 30 years for borhoods called the breakdown delay a decision the town’s $23.8 million neigh- in the proposed ad valorum tax The Bayport Beach and Tennis borhood underground utilities capricious and arbitrary. Among on how to levy Club has had underground utili- project. They nearly swayed the them was land use attorney Robcharges for the ties for nearly four decades.

Town Commission into delay- ert Lincoln, who represented Club $23.8 million That’s why a group of resi- ing the entire project. Instead, Longboat, where he owns a unit. dents from the mid-Key com- the commission opted to TRY delayON a A Lincoln said the condo’s resineighborhood plex showed up in force for the decision about assessments. dents received a $25,000 quote TRY ON A TRY ON that A project.

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with the more than $300,000 those residents would contribute under the method the Town Commission considered. However, the deadline for residents to bury their own lines has passed.

“Not giving a fair opportunity to let people to do the work is arbitrary,” said Lincoln. “And it means the assessment methodology is arbitrary.”

The Town Commission ultimately voted to table the discussion, and have staff and consultants return with potential tweaks to the methodology — specifically if there could be changes to the 55-foot rule. The town has until September 2017 to set assessments.

Town voters approved a referendum to bury neighborhood utilities by about 60% in March.

Commissioner Ed Zunz criticized the fact that the benefits didn’t take into account properties’ assessed value. That means a $565,000 home on Ranger Lane could be assessed $8,452, while the owner of a $3.6 million home on Birdie Lane could pay $6,498.

“We’re in a terrible place,” said Zunz. “This has not been thought out, and I think it’s time to make a radical change.”

Commissioner Phill Younger made a motion to redo the study and come up with a new methodology. The motion failed 3-4.

“I think we’re bound for a lawsuit,” said Younger.

Mayor Jack Duncan said the Town Commission has discussed the neighborhood project thoroughly with the public. Vice Mayor Terry Gans also disagreed with Zunz and Younger.

“I’m not sure there is a substantial modification at the end of the day that is any fairer than where we are,” Gans said.

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Plymouth Harbor resident stitches new hobby KRISTEN HERHOLD COMMUNITY EDITOR

For Plymouth Harbor resident Cynda Grenfell, it’s never too late to find a new passion.

Grenfell, who is in her 80s, developed her hobby of quilting just 12 years ago living in Santa Fe, N.M. She moved to Sarasota three-and-a-half years ago and has created more than 250 quilt pieces. Some of her work is on display at Plymouth Harbor’s Wellness Center through the end of July.

“She’s really been an artist her entire life,” her daughter, Longboat Key resident Liz Yerkes, said. “She’s done pottery, sculpting, watercolors, she was really into knitting for many years. The quilt show shows people a different side of her, people who didn’t realize how creative she is.”

Most of Grenfell’s work on display is from more than five years ago, when she gave up her hobby after a diagnosis of leukemia.

However, she is now beginning to quilt again by completing her previously unfinished pieces.

“I have new inspiration on those older ones,” Grenfell said.

“They’re not being finished as they would have been a few years ago if I did finish them then. It’s ever evolving.”

The show features 15 quilts of different sizes, and Grenfell has sold six.

“It’s just perfect, seeing other people enjoy my quilts so much,” Grenfell said.

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Cynda Grenfell’s quilt show will be on display through the end of July.

her family and other loved ones.

“They’re definitely one of a kind and very unique,” Yerkes said. “I’ll look at one and just love it and think that’s my favorite, and then I’ll look at another one and like that one even better.”

Grenfell’s quilts are done with different techniques. Some are pieced together, and others are painted and embroidered.

“I have a pretty good idea of the end result, but the details get filled in when I look at fabrics,” Grenfell said. “It’s not like landscape painting. You can change things as you go along. I get inspired from all sorts of things ... Once it’s finished, you just say, ‘Hi, I’m so glad you happened.’”

When Grenfell finishes her older quilts, she plans to begin making new ones. In the meantime, she’s relishing in her Plymouth Harbor neighbors enjoying her show.

“Here, some people need some extra happy every once in a while,” she said. “My intention is to make people happier.”

‘ORBITS 5’

Grenfell combined her love of quilting and watercolor with “Orbits 5.”

“I thought, ‘Let’s try something different,’” she said. “I used fabric paint and just filled in the colors.

It’s remarkable.”

‘NEBULA 3’

Grenfell completed this piece with embroidery.

“I started with quilts that are pieced, then I moved on to painted and decorated ones, then I did a couple embroidered and appliqué ones,” she said.

Grenfell was inspired to create this piece when four hurricanes hit the Florida Gulf Coast in 2004.

“Sometimes, I get inspired by current events,” Grenfell said. “I made this one for my daughter, Liz, during the year of the four hurricanes.”

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This piece combines many of Grenfell’s quilting techniques.

“It’s really my favorite combination of everything I’ve done,” Grenfell said. “It has appliqué netting to change surfaces to different things I like.”

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GROUNDHOG DAY AT THE BEACH Every six, seven, eight years, the barrier islands need to renourish their beaches. And every time, federal and state agencies delay the projects. There must be a better way.

There must be a better way with beach renourishment.

Trains of dump trucks drive from inland Florida in Lee County through St. Armands Circle and up Gulf of Mexico Drive from dawn to dusk and back again six days a week. This is just one leg of an $18 million renourishment project spanning the length of Longboat Key. And it seems odd as can be — trucking sand from the middle of the state, especially when there are tons of Longboat sand clogging New Pass. Much of that stand will be dredged and used along the Key this coming September.

To the south, Lido Key awaits a $23 million beach renourishment, the start of a 50-year plan to renourish that beach every five years.

But that one has its peculiarities, too. It is in limbo land, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awaiting approval for federal money. On top of the money issue, there are still federal and state permitting labyrinths that must be conquered to begin dredging Big Pass to the south. All past experience has shown that the permitting process is slower than a momma sea turtle crawling from the gulf to the beach to lay one of its nests.

And let’s not forget, many residents of Siesta Key are not finished fighting the Corps over dredging Big Pass.

Much less controversial, but certainly no less costly, we also should mention that two years ago, the Corps of Engineers finished a $14 million renourishment project to the north — along Anna Maria Island.

Altogether, that’s $55 million in taxpayer money, some of it federal, some state, some local, going toward five municipal jurisdictions’ beach preservation efforts in a two-year

period. And keep in mind: These kinds of projects have been occurring for decades independent of one other and with each one requiring each city to submit applications and go through months and months and months of state and federal environmental permitting reviews.

Invariably, these permitting processes become a game of dominoes, with one delay creating another delay, creating another problem that leads to another delay that … well, you get the picture.

These beach renourishment projects and news stories are our barrier islands’ version of Groundhog Day. Surely, there is a better way. Especially with the permitting.

The last thing we would advocate is some overarching federal or state agency managing all beach renourishment projects around the country and Florida. Management is best at the local level.

But given that beach maintenance is an ongoing issue and requires every beachfront community in Florida to address it regularly — be it every five, six or seven years — you would think federal and state permitting processes could be devised in ways that are far,

far less bureaucratic and costly than they are now.

We have advocated for years that our congressman, Rep. Vern Buchanan, intervene with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies involved in this process to make it more efficient.

With all of the current projects underway or attempting to get underway, now is an opportune time for the elected leaders of the barrier islands (Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, city of File photo Sarasota and Sarasota County) to collaborate with Buchanan and state legislators to break the maddening cycle of Groundhog Day at the beach.

How government works Three weeks ago, in a news report announcing the groundbreaking to redevelop Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park, we accompanied that story with a timeline. That was more extraordinary than the groundbreaking.

Compare it to a other timelines: It took the U.S. three years and nine months to defeat the Germans and Japanese in World War II. Cost: estimated $4 trillion in today’s dollars.

It took the city of Sarasota and Florida Department of Transportation 10 years to bring the Ringling Bridge from public debate to completion. Cost: $65 million.

It has taken the town of Longboat Key 13 years (2003 to 2016) to go from a citizen petition calling for a community center at Bayfront Park to groundbreaking for the park’s redevelopment. Add another year before completion is expected. Estimated cost: $3.5 million.

Except in emergencies, government operates at one speed. Is this democracy, or is it bureaucracy? More the latter than the former.

Ron Johnson legacy: A blueprint on life Monday’s Longboat Key Freedom Fest displayed its customary characteristics of producing one of the cutest, shortest, patriotic Independence Day parades around and a time of joy for all attending.

It’s fun to see everyone there — people and pooches — dressed in their red, white and blue and feeling the spirit of the day. At no time during the year are there more children gathered together on Longboat Key than at Freedom Fest.

Ron Johnson would have loved it.

No doubt, he looked down on Monday’s Freedom Fest with a special warmth and happiness, especially when the children attending released 300 butterflies into the air in his honor.

Ron Johnson was the only thing missing Monday. The former Longboat Key mayor and longtime civic and community leader died June 27 (See “A life in focus,” Longboat Observer, June 30). He was 84.

One of the many attributes we’ll remember about Johnson is how he loved all things Longboat. For nearly two decades on Longboat Key, no matter what the event, when or where it occurred, Johnson was there — always supporting everyone’s efforts … Freedom Fest; the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce mixers and member luncheons; the Kiwanis Club’s pancake breakfasts and gourmet luncheons; the Longboat Key

Historical Society’s fish fries; Garden Club fashion shows. He was always there.

He did not attend or participate in these events out of obligation as a town commissioner. No, Johnson had a sincere heart that was committed to supporting his community. And he had a huge heart for all of the organizations and their volunteers and what it took to make their events successful. He always made a point of seeking out event organizers and thanking them for their efforts. And he was genuine about it.

Indeed, that was another of his attributes: When he asked you how you were doing, it was not a superficial social gesture. He genuinely cared. Johnson looked you in the eye and listened. He made phone calls or sent notes, letting people know how much he appreciated what they contributed.

Ron Johnson was not a flashy, loud guy. To the contrary. He exemplified what we call that great American story of someone who grew up in a family of modest means and achieved success. He rose from a die-maker at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, Ohio, to become president of manufactured-home companies. He did it by his own effort and grit.

And like so many who move to Longboat Key, after he retired from his busi-

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Utilities assessments painful for many

It’s time silent majority quits being silent

To the town commissioners: I just received my notice of the special assessment to fund neighborhood underground utilities.

In my opinion, the town commissioners have treated the property owners on the side streets unfairly in regards to the EBU (equivalent benefit units) special assessment.

If the people who voted for underground utilities had their taxes go up 20% as mine will, they might not have voted for it.

I have been here since 1975, when I had our house built.

Many storms have come and gone. Never have I seen power lines or poles across the roads.

Power might go out for one or two days max.

Whose idea was it to spend $50 million to go underground?

When will it end — $50 million for underground, $10 million to renourish 200,000 yards of sand at the south end of the island at a cost of $50-plus a yard, $5 million to renourish the north end of sand? Next, a consultant will be hired to tell us that our sewers are 40 years old and need to be replaced at X-million dollars.

I think the commission should listen to all of the people, not just a select few.

For some, money is not a problem — that’s why Longboat has become for millionaires only.

My pension has eroded over the years because of endless spending on projects — some necessary, many not.

Thanks for deciding not to be politically correct when being politically correct is the new socially acceptable trend.

Thanks for not writing about eating watermelon at the local park while watching fireworks or boating in the bay on another holiday weekend.

It’s not that those things don’t have a place or importance in our lives, but we need leaders and people of influence to help us get our priorities back in order before this country finds itself sliding further into an irreversible decline — without very serious implications.

This letter is not about issues, but more about attitudes of ignorance and denial versus acceptance of responsibility regarding the issues that will ultimately keep us a great nation or lead us further into servitude to the professional politicians and global elite crowd.

That crowd desires greater control and less independence of the people and by the people.

Continue writing about things that make people think about what we want the future to look like, and don’t give in to those who would try to lead us in the current paths of social popularity.

It’s time the silent majority quits being so silent.

MEL SCHWARTZ

JUNE 23

STICKY FINGERS 9:33 p.m. — 3100 block of GMD Burglary of a Vehicle: Police determined an unknown suspect used a tool to break the passenger window of a car parked at a beach access.

The vehicle owner’s daughter could not find her purse, which was later located in a nearby trash can. The suspect took $40 worth of contents from the purse and caused $300 in damage to the car. Officers found two fingerprints.

JUNE 24

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE 1:50 p.m. — 5900 block of Emerald Harbor Drive Fraud/Identity Theft: A woman called police to report that someone had called to tell her she won $2.5 million and a new Mercedes-Benz. She told officers she knew it was too good to be true, and suspected it was a scam. While police were at her home, the suspect called the woman again but hung up when the officer identified himself.

YOU RANG? 2:12 p.m. — 600 block of Dream Island Road Suspicious Circumstance: An officer arrived at a woman’s home in response to a suspicious incident, but she said she had no clue why the police officer was there. A dispatcher contacted the caller, who said his 1-year-old son called on accident. Police suspected the man himself had actually called on accident.

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EXTRA STEPS 8:04 p.m. — Longboat Pass Bridge Suspicious Person: Police responded to reports of a suspicious man jumping off the Longboat Pass Bridge. Nearby fishermen told officers they saw a man jump off the lowest part of the bridge to get to his boat, then leave the area. Police said it appeared the man did

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LIGHTS OUT 10:13 p.m. — 4300 block of GMD Suspicious Person: An officer investigating reports of a suspicious group of people on the beach found several families searching for crabs with their cellphone lights illuminated.

Police told the group they needed low-luminosity red or orange light on the beach during turtle nesting season.

woman’s father said his daughter was sleeping and was woken by what she thought was someone yelling outside of her room.

After speaking to the woman and family, officers concluded that she had nightmare, which may have been influenced by something she watched on TV. BAD BREAKUPS 2:06 p.m. — 4300 block of Falmouth Drive Harassment: A man called police to report that one of his ex-boyfriends was harassing him with phone calls and on his social media pages. He could not provide officers with any evidence or specify which one of his ex-boyfriends the messages and calls were coming from, so police suggested he have his number changed.

so to avoid walking all the way around and under the bridge.

JUNE 25

NO CAUSE FOR ALARM 2:15 p.m.— 600 block of Triton Bend Alarm: Police responded to a residential alarm and found the homeowner on site. The man said he had just installed a new alarm system and accidentally walked out of the back door.

MAKING COLLECTIONS 2:44 p.m. — 100 block of Broadway Street Suspicious Person: Police responded to reports of a heavily built man with a shaved head and a female companion in the area of Broadway Beach collecting live sand dollars and putting them in their vehicle.

Officers were unable to locate the pair upon investigation.

LOCK IT UP 8:26 p.m. — 1500 block of GMD Security Check: While conducting a patrol request at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, police found that all of the gates around the tennis courts were insecure. Locks and gates were either broken, unlocked or unchained. Police notified the property manager.

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SCARY MOVIE 3:23 a.m. — 2600 block of GMD Suspicious Person: Officers discovered a woman wandering around outside a resort shouting that she planned to shoot and kill everyone. The

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT 8:46 p.m. — 700 block of Emerald Harbor Drive Missing Property: A man reported that his kayak had drifted away during a recent storm. When officers arrived, they found a kayak in the area.

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

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

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

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

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County proposes allowing payments at Lido park DAVID CONWAY OBSERVER STAFF

Sarasota County staff wants to change the regulations on private companies at Ted Sperling Park to allow customers to pay vendors on-site — as long as the public and city officials are on board.

On June 14, the county filed an application with the city, initiating the process necessary to revise the rules at the south Lido Beach Park to allow on-site payments. Although the county owns and operates the property, Ted Sperling Park is located in the city, where regulations prohibit commercial transactions.

The county first implemented regulations overseeing these private operators, which offer kayak, stand-up paddleboard and other water vessel rentals and tours, in 2013. The changes would allow visitors to pay operators with cash, credit card or via smartphone. “Intrusive sales tactics” would remain prohibited, the application states.

Although there was pushback about the regulations from private companies, public feedback was the impetus for the proposed rule change, according to county Operations Coordinator Tricia Wisner.

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upon a tour they’re interested in taking, they have to make reservations in advance and complete the payment off-site.

Customers also must wait an hour to actually go on that tour.

About 12 companies operate out of the park on a year-to-year basis, Wisner said, and most asked the county to explore a similar rule change.

In July, the city will hold a community workshop to gather more feedback. Although the process could take half a year, the workshop is a crucial step to see if the city is willing to endorse the county proposal.

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TROUBLEINPARADISE Editor’s Note: Ten years ago, Longboat Key author H. Terrell Griffin made his debut as a mystery writer with the “Killer Summer” serial in the Longboat Observer featuring the fictional Detective Jake Bass.

This summer, Griffin brings Bass back for the original fiction series “Trouble in Paradise.”

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The Occupy GMD protests bring an explosive development, and Detective Jake Bass is at the scene to get the scoop.

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arrived at the crosswalk that traversed Gulf of Mexico Drive near the south end of the Key. It provided access from the sidewalk that ran along the perimeter of Country Club Shores to a beach access point.

The people who lived in the neighborhood had petitioned the Town Commission to install a toll box to keep the riff-raff off the crosswalk. While that was under consideration, they assumed they had a right to use the crosswalk at their convenience and expected traffic to stop whenever they started to cross. The Occupy GMD had something to demonstrate against, the toll, and the New Yorkers saw an opportunity to take out a few more islanders.

My name is Jake Bass, and I’m the detective in the major crimes division of the Longboat Key Police Department. It seems that somebody had blown up a por-

table toilet put at the crosswalk to accommodate the demonstrators who’d gathered there when someone blew up their toilet near the Centre Shops.

Some of the neighbors, including several women wearing fur stoles and high heels, had gathered and were shouting accusations at the Occupy GMD people.

All of them were covered in, uh, the product of the explosion.

I spotted Charlie Goins on the far side of the crowd. He was holding a leash connected to Jeremiah, his pet camel. A contraption consisting of a 55-gallon drum on wheels and what appeared to be a mechanical arm attached to a scoop was harnessed to Jeremiah.

The apparatus looked a little like a front-end loader, and as I studied it, I realized that it was arranged so that the scoop would deposit whatever it picked up into the drum. A man wearing a suit and tie holding a briefcase stood next to Charlie. They were engaged in an animated conversation.

I walked over. “Been here long,

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Charlie?”

“Not long. I was headed for the beach when the toilet exploded.

Thankfully, I was out of range of the, uh, debris.”

“Was anybody in the toilet when it exploded?” I asked.

“I don’t think so, although that Canadian peacock killer was standing just out of range of the debris,” Charlie said. “He could have used a remote control device to blow the thing up.”

I turned to the man in the suit, flashed my badge. “And you are?”

“J. Hudgkins Smyth-Marblestone, Esquire. Call me Mr. Smyth-Marblestone.”

“And what brings you out to our island on such a lovely day?”

“He’s a member of the animal rights section of the Florida Bar.” Charlie said. “He’s with me.”

“Why?” I asked “It’s about animals on the beach. We were headed across the street with Jeremiah to test the anti-animal beach ordinance,” he said.

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“My pooper scooper. I want to show the Town Commission that I’m a responsible pet owner.”

“Excuse me,” the lawyer said.

“I need to go over and castigate those women with the stoles.”

“What about?” Charlie asked.

“That’s animal fur they’re wearing,” the lawyer said.

“I thought you were here to help me with my animals on the beach crusade?” said Charlie.

“One has to take cases where one finds them,” the lawyer intoned. “Those little minks had a right to live out their lives without becoming a stole.”

“I think most of those stoles are muskrat,” I said.

The lawyer harrumphed, “Muskrats are people, too,” and left to engage the fur-wrapped ladies.

A low rumbling sound began to assault my ears. It got louder, rising in pitch and tone until it sounded a bit like a large dump truck that had lost its muffler.

“Is that Jeremiah’s stomach?”

I asked.

“Yep. Gotta go. Jeremiah had some leftover peacock wings for lunch. I don’t think they agreed with him,” Charlie said.

“You sure that pooper scooper is going to be big enough?” I asked.

“Probably not.”

A ruckus was developing on the other side of the crowd. One of the neighborhood ladies appeared

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to be stuffing her stole down the throat of J. Hudgkins SmithMarblestone, Esquire. The lawyer was swinging his briefcase at the head of his attacker, a bighaired, blonde real estate agent.

The briefcase just bounced off the hair. A barefoot hippy-looking girl had jumped on the back of the blonde and was trying to bite her ear but couldn’t seem to find it amid all that stiff hair.

I was about to go to his rescue when I saw a jack-booted phalanx of women followed by two men marching to the rescue. The woman in the vanguard was carrying a flag emblazoned with logo of the VLDC. The Volunteer Librarians Defense Corps had arrived.

The group had been recently organized by the volunteers at the Longboat Key Library to thwart any attempt by the Town Commission to make the library part of the Sarasota County system.

Their militancy had grown over

the months, and there had been some talk of kidnapping the vice mayor and holding him until the commission agreed to drop the proposed library merger. They gave up on that idea when it became apparent that nobody cared whether the vice mayor was kidnapped or for that matter, hanged.

Now the VLDC was on the move and appeared to be going to the rescue of the lawyer. I was baffled by that because I couldn’t figure out what interest the library would have in him. I was about to intervene when Charlie appeared next to me.

“The lawyer’s on the board of the county library system. I think the VLDC is going to kidnap him.

Give them some leverage with the county library system.”

“I thought they were planning to kidnap the vice mayor,” I said.

“We don’t need a vice mayor, but the county library board needs a lawyer,” Charlie

said. “This will get some action.”

“Where’s Jeremiah?” I asked.

“I left him on the beach. He’s taking in a little sun,” he said.

“The pooper scooper?” I asked.

“Not working. Are you going to stop the kidnapping?” he said.

“Nope,” I said. “I’m in favor of the independent library.”

“I better go check on Jeremiah,” Charlie said. “I’m not sure he can swim.”

I watched the VLDC drag the trussed-up lawyer into a white van and disappear down GMD. I headed for Tiny’s bar. Maybe the big-haired FDLE terrorism agent posing as a preacher would have some ideas about the explosion.

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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman joins the congregation Aug. 1.

KATIE JOHNS STAFF WRITER

Temple Beth Israel will have a new rabbi beginning Aug. 1.

Rabbi Stephen Sniderman will take over as the spiritual leader of the congregation as Rabbi Jonathan Katz pursues other opportunities in the area.

Sniderman is currently a rabbi at B’er Chayim in Cumberland, Md. He and his family will move from Maryland in the coming weeks and will reside in Sarasota.

Sniderman was ordained at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1975. Since then, he has been the rabbi at four other congregations, including the Hillel Foundation, in Champaign, Ill., from 1980 to 1985; Temple Beth Israel, in Sharon, Penn., from 1985 to 1996; and Temple Beth El, in Rockford, Ill., from 1996 to 2002. He has been at B’er Chayim since 2002.

Sniderman is eager to see how he can make a difference at Temple Beth Israel.

“It’s a very exciting and vibrant community that wants to learn and wants to participate in interesting and stimulating activities,” Sniderman said.

Temple Executive Director Isaac Azerad will work closely with Sniderman on cultural aspects, including education, programming and fundraising.

“I said jokingly when he was here that I would like to act as his chief of staff,” Azerad said.

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“The most anticipated quality that I could detect speaking with him is the orientation that he has toward history and how he relates history to current affairs, and that is very telling for our congregation because Jews have had a very long history, and our religion is steeped in heritage,” Azerad said.

“It goes back thousands of years, and you get a better understanding of who we are by looking back and finding the roots.”

Sniderman said he plans to incorporate history and how it relates to current events at the temple, though he knows not every rabbi does the same.

“We’re all different with different approaches and different things that we emphasize,” he said. “We have different personalities.”

Sniderman and his family recently took a weeklong trip to the Key and had a positive experience.

“It’s a beautiful and wonderful area and a lovely congregation,” he said.

What: A service and catered buffet dinner will welcome Rabbi Stephen Sniderman to the community.

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 Where: Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road Cost is $25.

To RSVP, call 3833428 by July 29.

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Born Nov. 6, 1930, in Renton, Wash., she studied cello at the Oberlin Conservatory. She married her accompanist and best friend in 1953. They raised their family in Appleton, Wis., while teaching at Lawrence University.

Her second career was in real estate.

After her husband’s retirement in 1993, they moved to Longboat Key, then to Plymouth Harbor in 2006. She was a 15-year docent at Mote Marine Aquarium, a guardian ad litem and a reading mentor at Emma E. Booker Elementary School for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband, Theodore; children, Rebecca and Richard; four grandchildren; and brother, Richard Clarke Jr. Memorial donations may be made to the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Employee Assistance Fund, 700 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236.

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He maintained deep ties to his community. He served on the boards of the American Jewish Committee of Sarasota and the St. Leo Center for CatholicJewish Relations. He and his wife co-founded the Suncoast Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

He loved all sports and was an avid tennis player. He read voraciously and was particularly fond of mysteries. A serious movie buff, he went against type in his affinity for romantic comedies.

He loved his family and was adored by them.

He was predeceased by his brother, Nelson Steingard. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis Lenow Steingard; son, Ronald Steingard, and daughter-in-law, Abby Zonies; daughter, Sandra Steingard, and son-in-law, Scott Waterman; four granddaughters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. July 11, at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, Falmouth, Mass.

Burial will follow in the Falmouth Jewish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Florida Suncoast Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or jdrf.org; American Jewish Committee, 1605 Main St. #612, Sarasota, FL 34236 or ajc.org; or the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, falmouthjewish.org.

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Freedom Fest shines for Fourth of July The annual Longboat Key celebration kicked off July 4 festivities with more than 200 attendees.

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he town was painted red, white and blue Monday morning as Longboat Key celebrated the Fourth of July at the annual Freedom Fest on Bay Isles Road.

Former Vice Mayor Dave Brenner was this year’s grand marshal and said despite the hot weather, it was a great day.

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Brooke Raimonde, 7, with siblings Zach, 3, and Lyla, 5, and friend Sebastien Turk, 5, enjoy Freedom Fest on Longboat Key July 4.

For this year’s Freedom Fest, the grand marshal was Dave Brenner.

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she looks for someone who has made a difference in the community when choosing the grand marshal.

“Catalyst,” Loefgren said.

“That’s a good word for David. He’s a catalyst. He makes things happen.”

Brenner, who has been a Longboat Key resident since 2000, previously served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2010 to 2014 and was vice mayor for three of those years. He has also served on the Planning and Zoning Board and was a co-founder of the Longboat Key Foundation, which worked to establish a primary care medical facility on the island. He said that he told himself at the end of his Town Commission service that four years of involvement was enough, but then realized that there were still things in the town that needed attention.

“You can get off your rear end and get involved, and if we’re not, then shame on us,” he said.

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larger than in years past. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said there were between 200 and 250 in attendance. The event started off with a parade of about 12 cars, four of which were business cars, including Cannons Marina and Montgomery’s Carpets Plus.

Bicycle-riding kids and dressedup dogs followed.

The parade had a new addition this year: a drummer. Colin Heintz, 13, led children down the parade route while playing the marching quad drums. He said this was his first solo performance, though he is a member of the drumline at Bradenton Christian School. Loefgren, Heintz’s grandmother, said she hopes he brings some fellow drummers with him next year.

“It adds to the ambiance,” she said.

After the parade, eventgoers enjoyed a butterfly release in honor of former Mayor Ron Johnson, who recently died. Following the butterfly release, the winners of the Rotary Club’s Hot Diggity Dog! Parade and Contest were announced.

The most creative award went to Sharon Avison and her dog Bryce, a Brittany spaniel. The most patriotic dog was Bonnie, a West Highland white terrier, and her owner Barbara Kuzmich. The best owner and dog combination went to Katherine Stone and her Shih Tzu, Neunie.

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Katherine Stone and her Shih Tzu, Neunie, won best owner and dog combo.

release and Hot Diggity Dog! Parade and Contest, attendees enjoyed a variety games, face painting, balloon animals and sand art. The dogs even got to relax and cool off in a small swimming pool.

Blue Dolphin Cafe owner Robbie Ball served Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream, along with sausage links to the hungry crowd.

Ball said the cafe has served food at the event since the first parade about 15 years ago.

Loefgren was pleased with this year’s event.

“Everyone enjoys this,” she said. “It’s an old-fashioned Fourth of July.”

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7794 HOLIDAY DR N, SARASOTA Masterful design & modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. This waterfront residence with wall-to-wall windows is a haven for gazing at the bay views. Enjoy gatherings in the generously-sized living/dining room area graced by ambient fireplaces, hurricane proof glass windows & sliding doors leading out to the pool deck. Tremendous chef ’s kitchen has plenty of storage, a Vinotemp wine cooler, Argentinian granite island, Electrolux double convection ovens & an induction stove top. The master retreat on the 2nd level, complete with a walk in custom closet and en-suite bath ensures a private space to enjoy the Bay views. $2,495,000

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views of Roberts Bay & the Gulf of Mexico. Remarkable upgrades of this property include built in cabinetry in the office, faux finishes, plaster crown molding, marble tile floors from Italy, Onyx counter tops, remote control window treatments and fireplace and additional sound proofing for the sliders and windows. Also included is a private garage.

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a luxurious private estate located on the world-renowned Siesta Key. This meticulously built 4/4.5 home boasts the finest in craftsmanship and quality with hand-crafted wood doors, hand carved Italian stonework, artisan murals, and ironwork from centuries past. A true masterpiece in the melding of quality construction with artisan craftsmanship. Gorgeous views of Roberts Bay and access to your own private beach. $6,499,900

bath 3 story home over multi car garage with stunning beach views and gated beach access to Siesta Key. Enjoy this homes many features including an open floor plan, porcelain tile, private elevator, saltwater pool, and a spacious rooftop sundeck showcasing this homes incredible Gulf views. Both units can be purchased for $4,499,000. $2,290,000

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LUXURIOUS KEY WEST STYLE LBK HOME

Private Enclave Mid Longboat Key 3BR/3.5BA Home

Pool, Spa & Deeded Beach.

Gorgeous sunsets from the decks.

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GULF FRONT CONDO $540,000 Updated 2BD/2BA Southern exposure in dog friendly Longbeach Village. Pool, Tennis & Beach.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LONGBOAT KEY $830,000 Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. Direct bay access.

A boater’s paradise!

BEAUTIFUL LBK CANAL $995,000 Privacy plus a beautiful canal with direct Bay access.

3BD/3BA bright & open with elevator.

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

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More than 200 people RSVP’d for the event, which featured “Minute to Win It”-inspired games, a flag ceremony, dinner, potato races and fireworks.

The event was filled with grandchildren visiting their grandparents.

Social chairwomen Marshall Fernandez and Karen Murphy and fellow club members decorated the club and created the table centerpieces, which were made out of paper towel and toilet paper rolls. Fernandez said she got the idea from Pinterest.

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

Gated community of luxury homes. Beautiful views.

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

Rear Commodore Bob Williams and past Commodore Jamo Powell

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

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MAGNIFICENT LBK BAYFRONT $4,495,000 Magnificent Bayfront Spectacular Skyline Views Deep Water Dockage & seven car garage.

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

Boat dock & deeded beach access on LBK. 210011

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Highest closed residential sales volume among all agents in Sarasota & Manatee counties!

Corey’s Landing - 102’ of Direct Bay Frontage Excellent opportunity for a maintenance free single family villa with 3BR/4BA plus a private pool & spa overlooking Sarasota Bay. Ownership includes deeded beach club access. Located behind the gates of Bay Isles.

NEW PRICE $1,749,000

Grand Bay 1 - South-facing 8th Floor Bay, Gulf, & City views from this turnkey furnished, move in ready 3BR/3.5BA Biscayne plan apartment with wood floors & quality built-ins throughout. Includes deeded Beach Club membership. $1,075,000

Water Club I – Longboat Key Light & bright 4th floor Brighton plan with private elevator lobby, 3 FULL bedrooms, many custom interior touches, wood floors and a sunny south exposure for Gulf AND Bay views. Water Club is a gated pet-friendly community. $1,895,000

Riegel’s Landing - Siesta Key Move in ready - totally renovated! A spectacular residence in one of the few gated boating communities on Siesta, seconds to the Intracoastal Waterway. This 4BR home includes picturesque views of a deep sailboat harbor. Less than a mile drive to the beach. $1,897,000

Bird Key – Garden Home Charming split floor plan home with 3 bedrooms, large gathering room and a bonus room/office. All just one block from the Bird Key Yacht Club and complete with a privacy walled 15x30 pool with tropical landscaping and 2-car garage.

NEW LISTING $805,000

Bird Key - Waterfront Chic A boater’s delight, 213 ft of waterfront property with Bay and City views.

Protected boat dock with 20K lb lift and Jet Ski lift!

Disappearing infinity-edge pool, fabulous outdoor entertaining area. Walk to St Armand’s shopping and fine dining. $4,295,000

Laurel Oak - Arthur Rutenberg Built Executive Home Situated on a 1 acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 6 baths + study and entertainment room. Beautiful interiors, resort style screened pool with summer kitchen & 4-car garage. Guard gated community with topnotch golf and tennis facilities. $895,000

North Casey Key - Villa Crescendo provides harmonious beach and bay water views from every room. Top-quality construction in this 4BR, 5B Phipps designed home. Private beach and access to the exclusive Oaks Country Club. $4,450,000

La Bellasara - Golden Gate Point Sophisticated apartment w/ 3BR-all with en suite baths, guest powder room, separate den, outdoor summer kitchen and 3 balconies overlooking the Bay, downtown, and Marina Jack. Private 2-car garage w/ extra storage included. Pet-friendly community with excellent amenities. $2,395,000

Broadway Promenade - Downtown Sarasota 3 BR/2BA apartment now available. Fresh, spacious and bright! Separate living/dining areas, stainless steel appliances and granite surfaces. Grocery & retail shopping, dining, cultural venues and more right in your backyard. $415,000

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

Villa Di Lancia - Direct Gulf Front Exciting opportunity in a high-demand gated community on Longboat Key! Completely furnished move-in ready 3 full BR/3 BA apartment w/ granite kitchen, insulated impact glass windows/doors and a covered Gulf front terrace providing year-round sunset views. $1,650,000

Ritz Carlton Tower Residences – Downtown Sarasota Rarely available 8th floor corner ‘05’ floor plan w/ 3 full bedrooms, + family room & study.

Perfection personified in European modern design with permanently unobstructed Bay views. Includes 2 garage spaces. $3,250,000

Corey’s Landing - Direct Bay Front 5,800 sf sanctuary on a quiet cul-de-sac w/ 5 BR + 23’x26’ bonus room, 25 foot ceilings, outdoor Japanese gardens, orchid room, bay front pool/ spa and private dock. Includes deeded Beach Club membership. $2,850,000

Bay Isles - Harbor Section Waterfront Classic residence situated on the largest single lot in the community. Tranquil setting, deep water dock and access to the Sarasota Bay. Elegant, light and airy living spaces. 4BR, 4209 SF. Oak floors and plantation shutters throughout. $1,995,000

Grand Bay 1 - Sunsets over the Gulf Amazing vistas of Bay waters and Gulf sunsets are captured from this 8th floor 3BR/2BA Cayman plan apartment that is ready to be customized by your imagination!

Includes deeded Bay Isles Beach Club membership. $1,295,000

Longboat Shores – Renovated Waterfront Gem Contemporary 3BR/2BA home on a deep water canal with Bay access from private dock!

New plumbing fixtures, HVAC, lighting, flooring & hardware, upgraded electrical resurfaced caged pool and spa deck. $779,000

Cherokee Park - Coastal Contemporary 5BR/6.5 BA home with an outdoor experience redefined through an expansive pool, 15-person spa, fire-pit and surround sound throughout the pool house and 100x200ft backyard.

NEW LISTING $2,585,000

Bayou Circle - Behind the Gates of Bay Isles Custom built 3BR/3.5BA elevated home on an oversized lot ‘behind the gates’ with over 3,100 SF plus an under-building 3+ car garage. New European kitchen, high ceilings, fireplace in family room, and screened pool/ spa. $1,050,000

Grand Bay 1 – Simply Stunning 4th floor Antigua residence with 3BR/3.5BA, private elevator foyer, double glass entry doors, wood floors, open floor plan and unobstructed bay, City & golf course views. Beach Club membership included along with superior community amenities. $1,695,000

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Sanctuary II - Longboat Key Ideally located on the Southwest corner of Building II, this largest direct beach front 3 full bedroom plus a bonus room “Ascot” plan lives like a home with 3,115 SF and features unobstructed Gulf of Mexico views that sparkle through soaring NEW LISTING $1,795,000 walls of glass in the main living areas and from the entire length of its nearly 800 SF wraparound terrace. Sanctuary is a gated, pet-friendly community with superb amenities.

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arasota Sailing Squadron hosted its annual Liberty Day Regatta July 4. Five boats competed in the race, and guests enjoyed a pirate ship-themed waterslide and live music before the fireworks.

Doug Dearden’s sailboat, In Tune, won first place in the Non-Spinnaker division. It finished the 5.18-mile race in 57 minutes and 36 seconds. Solitude, captained by David Wilson, came in second place in the same division with a time of one hour, 10 minutes and 28 seconds.

Brody Bridges, 9, with brothers Cooper, 11, and Tate, 14

— KATIE JOHNS

Kim Nichols and Dave Wilson stand next to their boat, Solitude.

Teddy Jordan, 11, takes a plunge down the slide.

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WATER CLUB- 1241 Gulf of Mexico Dr #1006 Spectacular Gulf and bay views from the 10th floor of this 2BR/3BA residence. $1,699,000

ATRIUM- 2110 Harbourside Dr #512 Breathtaking panoramic views of Sarasota Bay from this 3BR/2BA condo featuring Seabed Travertine floors, updated kitchen and an oversized walk down Terrace. $859,000

SABAL COVE - 3318 Sabal Cove Lane 3BR+Den/4.5BA pool home on lake setting with soaring ceilings and an oversized garage. $1,399,000

BAYOU- 3281 Bayou Sound 3BR+ Den/3.5BA canal home with pool, 80’ dock, 25,000 lb lift, 2-story lanai and 2 car garage. $1,349,000

HARBOUR COURT - 2254 Harbour Court Drive Furnished, 3BR+ office/3.5BA attached SFH with extensive bay views, docking and attached 2 car garage. $1,299,000

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ISLANDER CLUB- 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #23S Fabulous 2nd floor Gulf front views from every room of this furnished 2BR/2BA residence at the Islander Club! $599,000

BEACHPLACE- 1075 Gulf of Mexico Dr #203 Beautifully updated 2BR/2BA condominium with partial gulf views! Tile floors, new A/C, water heater, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. $579,000

ISLANDER CLUB- 2295 Gulf of Mexico Dr #45S Furnished updated 2BR /2BA condominium is located on the 4th floor and facing towards Sarasota Bay. NEW A/C, WATER HEATER, WINDOWS AND SLIDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. $424,500

HARBOUR OAKS - 2115 Harbourside Drive #1004 3BR/2BA with 2 car garage and elevated views over the Harbourside course. $399,000

PLAYERS CLUB- 1485 Gulf of Mexico Dr #407 2BR/2BA condominium with Gulf views from this pleasantly sized terrace. $499,000

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WHITNEY BEACH- 6701 Gulf of Mexico Dr #329 Direct Gulf access, 2nd floor furnished coastal retreat! One of the best views in this delightful 1BR/1BA Condominium. $549,000

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HARBOUR OAKS - 2175 Harbourside Drive #504 Elevated 3BR/2.5BA home with views over the Harbourside Golf Course. $349,000

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000 $699, ATRIUM AT FAIRWAY BAY This 3 bedroom/2 bath split floor plan offers captivating views of Sarasota Bay and the city skyline from the southeast facing terrace. The Atrium sits behind the prestigious gates of the Longboat Key Club in Bay Isles close close to the fine dining and shopping of St. Armands and the cultural hub of downtown Sarasota. Residents of Bay Isles also enjoy membership to the exclusive Bay Isles Beach Club where you will find cabanas, grills, volleyball and facilities.

Tom Turner and Doug Dearden stand next to the winning boat, In Tune.

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Bay Isles home sells for $3.7 million

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

JUNE 20 - JUNE 24

for $1,766,000 in 2014.

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home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Marsha Sobey and William Ryan, trustees, of Nova Scotia, Canada, sold the home at 551 Harbor Point Road to James and Valerie Brown, of Longboat Key, for $3.7 million. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 4,993 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.4 million in 2013.

GRAND BAY

Burton and Elaine Herman, of Du Page, Ill., sold their Unit 331 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Joel Jacobson and Lois Dimore, of Chatham, N.J., for $1,369,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths and 2,781 square feet of living area.

Charles and Geraldine Lorber, of Verona, N.J., sold their Unit 612 condominium at 3070 Grand Bay Blvd. to Susan Foley, of Belle Harbor, N.Y., for $640,000. Built in 1995, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,276 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $645,000 in 2005.

THE TIDES OF LONGBOAT

David and Ellen Odenath, of Philadelphia, sold their Unit 304 condominium at 5555 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Roy and Donnamarie Finney, of Tafton, Pa., for $1.25 million. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,856 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1 million in 2015.

CASA DEL MAR

Gregory and Christopher Peltier, trustees, of Ontario, Canada, sold the Unit 13A condominium at 4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Debra Irwin, of Cary, Ill., for $665,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 756 square feet of living area. It previously sold

Michael and Diane Mullihan sold their Unit 402 condominium at 4311 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jeneral ABE Inc. for $599,000. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,140 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $135,000 in 1988.

SANDS POINT

Joseph and Lisa Whalen sold their Unit 305 condominium at 100 Sands Point Road to William and Diane Blake, of Jackson, N.J., for $535,000. Built in 1966, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,941 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2009.

CEDARS EAST

Bogda Kniese sold her Unit 28 condominium at 842 Evergreen Way to Norman and Linda Silber, of Gilford, N.H., for $280,000. Built in 1991, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $175,000 in 1999.

CABANA BEACH CLUB

Dyan Saccoccio, of North Scituate, R.I., sold her Unit 12 condominium at 5851 Gulf of Mexico Drive to LB Key LLC for $259,000. Built in 1971, it

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has one bedroom, one bath and 684 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $299,000 in 2004.

LONGBOAT BEACHCOMBER

Ralph and Beverly Stebenne sold their Unit 403 condominium at 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Olga Smith, of Bradenton, for $250,000. Built in 1970, it has one bedroom, one bath and 675 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $90,400 in 1995.

BIRD KEY Edward Brodzinski, of Lockport, Ill., sold his home at 105 Seagull Lane to I.W. Land Partners LLC for $1 million. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,509 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2013.

LIDO KEY

LIDO SHORES

Clemens and Carole Reiss, of Mayville, N.Y., sold their Unit 401 condominium at 350 S. Polk Drive to Kathleen Sieben, trustee, of Sarasota, for $473,500. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,036 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $400,000 in 2004.

413 S Blvd Of Presidents A3994759 $4,490,000 Klaus Lang & Nora Johnson

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

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

6695 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4128398 $3,775,000 Bobbi Banan

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640 Halyard Lane A4147174 $2,899,900 Kevin Moran

Longboat Key 941-951-6660 941-920-8600

5060 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A4145711 $8,200,000 Beverly St Hilaire

521 Ranger Lane A4152415 $1,975,000 Lindsey Paulsen

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-993-9637

6540 Gulf Of Mexico Dr A3997271 $1,849,000 Saint Cacchiotti & Marie Monsky

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

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

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

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535 Sanctuary Drive C108 A4147214 $1,395,000 Carol Cohen Pa

The Wall Street Journal ranked Roger Pettingell, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, the 239th Realtor in the country by transaction volume.

Pettingell’s transaction volume was $72,506,675 for 2015.

He is one of 29 Florida Realtors listed and the only one in the Sarasota area.

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Lynne Koy closes on $4,925,000 Bird Key home Lynne Koy, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, sold a Bird Key home for $4,925,000 last week. The deal is the second most expensive sale on Bird Key since 2013.

Built in 2007, the home has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and 6,289 square feet of living space.

Mary Pat Pihl, of Michael Saunders & Co., represented the seller.

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720 Penfield Street A4137120 $1,125,000 Cathy Meldahl

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

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2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5F A4152403 $809,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

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3310 Bayou Road A4155203 $809,000 Ryan Heers

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392 Firehouse Lane A4145219 $775,000 Mary Defrank

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

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801 Bayport Way 801 A4151581 $699,000 Robert Dardas

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2159 Harbourside Drive 801 A4155328 $699,000 Jenifer Schwell

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3080 Grand Bay Boulevard 515 A4154143 $639,500 Kathleen Carbone P.A.

Longboat Key 941-966-8000 941-228-8429

1701 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303 A4132284 $564,500 Bruce Meyer

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

1000 Longboat Club Road 603 A4121022 $499,000 Catherine De’Ath

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Ian Addy & Gail Wittig

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key 941.961.8850 | 941.228.1985 #1 Longboat Key Real Estate Team

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 4975 GMD 1241 GMD 435 L’Ambiance Drive 1105 GMD 2045 GMD 1701 GMD 500 Bay Isles Road

6845 GMD 4234 GMD 600 Putter Lane 500 Wedge Lane 5055 GMD 5200 GMD 490 N. Shore Road 610 Russell St. 3428 Winding Oaks Drive 5055 GMD 3410 Winding Oaks Drive 1000 Longboat Club Road 3070 Grand Bay Blvd.

715 Dream Island Road 1925 GMD 614 Jessmyth Drive 541 Chipping Lane 1000 Longboat Club Road 551 Putting Green Lane 612 Buttonwood Drive 3467 Winding Oaks Drive 510 Birdie Lane 3555 Mistletoe Lane 680 Longview Drive 2089 GMD 3660 GMD

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PERMIT APPLICANT AMOUNT Interior Ron and Andrea Defeo $233,551 Kitchen & living room Mary Ellen Bayer $150,000 Interior Kevin Landry $150,000 Interior Steven Singer $110,000 Interior Enid Friedman $95,000 Interior Brian Wade $93,000 Bathrooms and Bank of America $75,000 customer service areas Kitchen, bathroom Brady Bunch Seven $63,800 Kitchen, bathroom Art Hartmann $61,131 Pool and spa Ian Aitken $59,463 Lift, dock, seawall Jon Baldwin $40,000 Sliding doors Roderick Heller $31,570 Lift and dock Joseph Welch $25,000 Seawall Northgate of LBK $20,000 Door and windows Melanie Carrozza $19,403 Deck Megan Herman $17,000 Sliding door Marta Herda $15,651 Deck Robert Capone $15,000 Sliding doors, window Scott Gorley $13,121.49 Bathroom Susan & Robert Coyne $12,500 Lift-davit Robert Havell $11,432 Windows Gayle Johnson $5,271 Hurricane protection Salvatore Deangelo $5,140.19 Dock and boat lift Vicente Baez $5,000 Hurricane shutters Arthur Reisfeld $4,696 Garage door Elizabeth Zeino $3,596 Window and door Jeanette Ray $3,500 Garage door Antoinette Maloney $3,264 Lift-davit Bart Alford $2,700 Garage door Jean Yessin $1,895 Gas tank Upscale Properties $1,286 Fire alarm Seaplace Condo $0 Fire sprinkler Buttonwood Cove $0

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

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.

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3010 Grand Bay Blvd 456 A4156194 $1,695,000

560 Chipping Lane A4125400 $1,995,000

2110 Harbourside Drive 547 A4152816 $699,000

Source: Town of Longboat Key

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key 941.350.5022 1924 Harbourside Drive 1204 A4148428 $489,000 Jenifer Schwell

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

2000 Harbourside Drive 1504 A4119984 $450,000 Tammy Mast

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

4540 Gulf Of Mexico Drive F205 A4151471 $439,900 Cindy Schatzle

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-587-7556

4960 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303 A4154649 $399,000 Sharon Freeman

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

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

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

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Sarah Kaphan and Barbara Gurchiek

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FORECAST FRIDAY, JULY 8 High: 92 Low: 78 Chance of rain: 20%

SATURDAY, JULY 9 High: 92 Low: 77 Chance of rain: 10%

SUNDAY, JULY 10 High: 91 Low: 77 Chance of rain: 60%

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Homes For Sale

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

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West of Trail Home on Deep water yacht basin.

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Longboat Key villa: pool, beach, 2BR/2BA +den, boat dock, furnished, $300,000.

Longboat Key Condo with boat lift 10,000/lbs.

Wonderful views of Bay on Canal close to ICW, $375,000.

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GOLDEN GATE POINT CONDO. 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, $1700/mo. Chuck, 303-944-8300.

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

Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367

Port Charlotte: 2BR/2BA + Loft Townhouse. Water view, boat docks, $200,000.

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Vacant Buildable Lots: Sarasota from $65,000$1,500,000.

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Botanica in Palmer Ranch: 3BR/2.5BA, 2/car garage, over 2500/ft., private elevator. $519,900.

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River Place: gated community. Executive home, 4BR/3BA plus 2 office/dens, huge screened pool deck, kayak launch onto Braden river. $499,900.

Greenfield Plantation: 4BR/3BA, 3/car garage plus office and caged pool, fenced yard, granite on all counters. $375,000.

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Nokomis Waterfront Home with large bay view, used as duplex, 3-4BR, 3BA. $399,000.

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1232 NORTH CASEY KEY ROAD

213 NORTH WASHINGTON DRIVE

The luxuries offered at this Gulf-to-bay estate on Casey Key will astound you. This Tuscaninspired compound is located on more than one-acre of property that fronts to the Gulf of Mexico and rests along Sarasota Bay. Lavish finishes of the highest quality beautify every room, including coffered ceilings, custom millwork, stone pillars, travertine and marble flooring. From the immaculate interior to the impressive deep-water boating areas, you will relish every aspect of this estate. Walk out to your own private beach.

This unique, three-bedroom contemporary jewel is ideally located in the heart of St. Armands Circle. Featuring a custom-designed layout, wonderful gourmet kitchen, walls of glass, modern finishes and a 40’ lap pool with stone waterfall. Savor private wooded views from walls of floor-to-ceiling glass in multiple rooms and birds-eye bay views from the rooftop terrace. A one-of-a-kind residence, in close proximity to the bustling lifestyle of St. Armands, with fine dining and shopping just a few steps from your front door.

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1011 LONGBOAT CLUB ROAD

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Surround yourself in the beauty found at this custom-designed, 5,000 SF estate. Eye-catching views of the lush Islandside golf course, languid ponds and the Gulf of Mexico are offered at every turn. There is an aspect for everyone to enjoy at this designer home.

Delight in the comfort that this upgraded Plaza residence at The Water Club offers. Featuring an upgraded floor plan, this two-bedroom plus den residence is just a few steps to the pristine shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Also includes secure parking.

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Waiting for your immediate enjoyment! This beautiful 4BR/3BA home is the third in from Sarasota Bay. Offering interior and exterior updates. Enjoy sunny days and lovely bay breezes from the solarium or spacious lanai.

This charming three-bedroom Biscayne at Grand Bay welcomes you with floor-to-ceiling walls of glass showcasing endless views. The expansive wraparound terrace is a special feature only available with the first-level Biscayne residences.

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ANNA MARIA 699 Key Royale Drive

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BAY ISLES 3170 Bayou Sound

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2016 Harbourside Drive #334/335

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GRAND BAY 3030 Grand Bay Boulevard #384

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Lush views of the Islandside golf course’s rolling greens and Gulf sunsets stretch on forever from this corner residence in Building I at The Sanctuary. www.575SanctuaryA202.com $848,000

1445 Gulf of Mexico Drive #203C

Ease into island living in this turnkey furnished 2BR/21/2BA residence while enjoying Gulf and pool views from the private terrace. www.ThePlayersClub203C.com $679,000

Savor the perfect end to any day by walking out to the pristine shores of the Gulf of Mexico in the backyard of this centrally-located, three bedroom 1115 Gulf of Mexico Drive #503 plus family room home. Breathtaking sunset vistas. www.3303GulfofMexicoDrive.com $3,495,000 Fall in love with the lovely updates featured in this furnished, 2BR/2BA residence. Relish beach and community views from this fifth-floor retreat.

584 Hornblower Lane www.Beachplace4503.com $599,000 Spectacular views of the bay and downtown greet you from nearly every room of this direct bayfront four-bedroom home (point lot location). www.584HornblowerLane.com $2,995,000 1372 Harbor Drive This spectacular home was custom designed by architect Bob Rokop to showcase the fabulous 415 L’Ambiance Drive #D906 panoramic views of Sarasota Bay and Big Pass, the Direct Gulf-to-bay views will mesmerize you from twinkling lights of the Ringling Bridge and the skyline each room of this stunning, ninth-floor Sabal of downtown. residence in the south building at L’Ambiance. www.1372HarborDrive.com $6,495,000 www.415LAmbianceD906.com $2,600,000

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4239 Gulf of Mexico Drive #MH2

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Completely updated beach home! This beautiful two-bedroom beach home is situated on the shores of the Gulf, in the maintenance-free community of Pelican Harbour. Move-in ready! www.PelicanHarbourMH2.com $1,345,000

1021 Longboat Club Road

670 Mourning Dove Drive

386 Bob White Drive

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, 7/10, 1pm-4pm! Move right into this private, three-bedroom home on the tranquil waters of th bay, in the exclusive community of Bird Key. Charming updates throughout. www.386BobWhiteDrive.com $1,549,000

SIESTA KEY 1280 Hidden Harbor Way

Resting on an oversized parcel directly on Sarasota Bay and including a private yacht basin, you will fall in love with the luxury offered at this 5,000+ SF, Mediterranean-inspired estate. www.1280HiddenHarborWay.com $3,995,000

5151 Jungle Plum Road

Relish serene bayfront living in this updated sixbedroom estate on the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay. Situated on more than a half-acre of property, just a short bike ride away from the renowned Siesta Key Beach. www.5151JunglePlumRoad.com $3,245,000

620 Mangrove Point Road

The Prairie-Modern design of this immaculate, 4,000+ SF waterfront home includes upgrades from top to bottom. Enjoy Siesta Key beach year-round. www.620MangrovePoint.com $2,695,000

Overflowing with charm and allure, this stunning home, offering more than 4,000 SF of designer living space in the exclusive community of Bird Key, will impress you. Built in 2006, this beautiful estate is ideally situated just three homes in from the Bay. www.670MourningDoveDrive.com $2,999,000

1245 Derby Lane

1800 Ben Franklin Drive #PH-A02

8008 Midnight Pass Road

Gulf-to-bay views from every room of this penthouse!

Featuring walls of glass and lovely upgrades. Two Take advantage of this unique chance to design your dream home behind the gates of Longboat Key terraces offer breathtaking views. www.LElegancePHA02.com $1,799,000 Club. Only one of seven homesites on the grounds. www.1021LongboatClubRoad.com $999,000

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Savor a Gulf-to-bay lifestyle at this four-bedroom bayfront home, with deeded access to the quartzfilled shores of the beach, popular Siesta Key Village only a bike ride away, plus a private dock and lift. www.1245DerbyLane.com $1,425,000

OPEN HOUSE: WEDNESDAY, 7/6, 10am-1pm!

Only new construction can offer this level of highend finishes, a custom design and a flawless layout.

Built to the highest standards by Emerald Homes. www.8008MidnightPassRoad.com $1,299,900

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

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