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By Robin Roy | City Editor DID you hear? OUR TOWN
Taxing district may expand The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.
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Although the proposed expansion area is smaller in size than the current Downtown Improvement District area, it would nearly double the DID's tax revenue, because the tall office buildings in the expansion area have a much higher taxable value.
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On April 11, The Glenridge String Orchestra made its first appearance at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Last year, the Sarasota Orchestra stopped offering its adult student string class after eight years, and the students were without a place to practice and also minus a teacher. Nancy Streetman, a Glenridge resident and cello teacher, was heartbroken that her former students wouldn’t have a place to play, so she contacted The Glenridge. Afterward, Streetman contacted Sasha Von Dassow, a local cellist/conductor, to conduct the orchestra. The orchestra’s debut was deemed a success.
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+ Youth group feeds the hungry The St. Thomas More Youth Group held its annual food drive last weekend. The group collected more than 13,900 pounds of food, which was a new record for the youth group. The group beat its previous record by 3,000 pounds. The youth group donated all of the food to Catholic Charities, in Arcadia. The All Faiths Food Bank assisted with the food drive. It shipped all of the food to Arcadia in two trucks. — Linnet Berna
The chairman of the Downtown Improvement District doesn’t like what he sees on mid-Main Street, from Orange Avenue to Links Avenue — and he’s got a plan to improve it. Ernie Ritz refers to the dog-bone effect when describing Main Street, meaning there’s a great deal of activity on both ends, but little in between. “If you’re a merchant in the 1600 block, you might as well hang it up,” he said. Ritz convinced his fellow board members to back an exploration of expanding the DID, which is a special taxing district that was created in 2008 to fund downtown improvements, such as landscaping, lighting and security. The tax, which would be a maximum of 2 mills, or $200 on $100,000 worth of property, is only levied on commercial properties roughly from Goodrich Avenue west to Gulfstream Avenue and
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Ernie Ritz, DID chairman, would like to enhance mid-Main Street with bulbouts and landscaping, which he believes would make it more attractive for businesses and their customers.
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and make it more accommodating for pedestrians by creating shorter road crossings. Second Street south to Ringling BouleJohn Moran, one of the original archivard (see map). tects of the DID, is assembling informaAt its April 19 meeting, the DID will tion on the property owners in the prodiscuss expanding its territory east to posed expansion area. U.S. 301. Although the DID now has a track reThe 95 commercial properties in that cord of improving the area it serves — it additional area have an assessed value of funded the recent changes to Selby Five more than $166 million. Points Park, as well as installed a highCurrently, the DID’s tech security camera in properties have an asthat area, for example — sessed value of about By the numbers Moran feels it could be a $181 million, and it challenge to get some of 60 — Property owners in brought in $362,500 in proposed expansion the property owners to buy tax revenue. into the DID. The expanded area, $166 million — The The original district inassessed value of the 95 as proposed, would crecluded mostly retailers and commercial properties in ate about $330,000 restaurants that wanted to the expanded area more, which the DID see a more attractive area would use to fund im110 — Property owners to draw customers. provements throughout in current DID Office buildings and gas the entire district. stations may not be as con$181 million — 2010 Money, said Ritz, is cerned about that. assessed value in current not the impetus for wid“Those property ownDID ening the DID’s range. ers have to see if there’s a “I’m not thinking financial benefit for them,” about income,” he said. “I’m thinking about making that middle Moran said. Because 67% of commercial-property part on Main a viable area.” owners in the original district supported Large office buildings, two gas stations and two dry cleaners dominate that sec- the creation of the DID, Moran believes 50% of the owners in the combined artion of Main Street. In contrast to many of the one- and eas is attainable. However, a majority isn’t technically two-story buildings from Orange Avenue to Five Points that directly front necessary. The City Commission has the authorthe sidewalks, many of the buildings on mid-Main Street are set far back on their ity to expand the district on its own. But it’s possible the proposal may not properties, because they have parking get that far. lots fronting the roadway. Two of the four DID board members, That creates a somewhat barren apJohn Simon and Pat Westerhouse, also pearance, Ritz said. “We can’t ask (the property owners) wanted to explore including the Roseto tear down their buildings and move mary District and Burns Square to the them closer to the street,” he said. “But north and south or perhaps just one of we can make it look nicer with bulbouts those areas, instead of only extending the DID’s reach to the east. and landscaping.” “Every time we move up the street, we Bulbouts, like the ones installed last year at Main Street and Palm Avenue, are increasing costs that may not be offgive the appearance of a narrower street set by the (tax) income,” said Simon.
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By Robin Roy | City Editor
Residents air traffic concerns
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CURBED ENTHUSIASM By Robin Roy | City Editor
Sheriff Knight says the problems that need the most law-enforcement attention on Sarasota County’s roads are red-light and stop-sign running and speeding. According to Sheriff Tom Knight, traffic violations are among the biggest concerns for county residents. As a result, he has stepped up arrests for DUIs and writing of traffic citations. CONA, the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, held an April 11 special meeting, in which residents aired their complaints about traffic infractions to Knight and other county officials. Liz Iverson had a friend killed making a left turn from Rand Boulevard to Clark Road. “That was eight months ago, and what’s been done? Nothing,” she said. “For (government officials) to know about this and do nothing about it. It’s criminal.” Jim Harriott, the county’s executive director of mobility,
told Iverson that no amount of fatalities will instigate the installation of a stoplight. Instead the traffic engineers mainly look at whether the volume of cars demands a light. In this particular case, however, Harriott did have some good news for Iverson. The state will be closing the Clark Road median on Clark Road to prevent left turns from Rand Boulevard. Other concerns expressed at the CONA meeting centered on red-light and stopsign running, speeding and rolling right turns on red. “From Mound (Street) to Orange (Avenue), they don’t ever stop,” said Susan Chapman. “It makes it very dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. It’s partly a design problem and partly a law-enforcement problem.”
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Cars turning on red without fully stopping from Mound Street right onto Orange Avenue was cited as one of the county’s frequent traffic violations.
Ann Kaplan, CONA president, said a lot of people would like to see more tickets written. That’s exactly what the sheriff ’s office is doing, said Knight. From Jan. 1, 2009, to Dec.
31, 2010, the sheriff ’s office wrote 22% more traffic citations and made 45% more arrests for DUI. “We’ve shown a huge increase in traffic arrests, but we can’t be everywhere,” said Knight.
HORSE PLAY
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Brooke Wolfinger gets a smooch from Rodney, a miniature horse, at the Humane Society of Sarasota County’s Smooches for Pooches Stroll Friday, April 8, at Southside Village. For more photos, see page 9A.
GREEN GIANT
By Robin Roy | City Editor
Community garden quickly takes root Although it’s at least six months from opening, residents have already begun reserving plots in a Palmer Ranch garden. Palmer Ranch residents are snapping up pieces of property in their neighborhood for $50 each. But, they’re not grabbing up homes, condos or vacant plots on which to build — they’re reserving spaces in the Culverhouse Community Garden. Deed restrictions prevent many Palmer Ranch residents from keeping a garden that’s visible from the road, said Catherine Dente, one of the community garden’s organizers. As a result, she said there’s been great response to the planned garden, even though it is at least six months from being built.
MORE INFO For more information about the Culverhouse Community Garden, contact Catherine Dente at GreenBeyer@comcast.net.
The community garden will be one of the main amenities of a park being created from land Palmer Ranch owner and developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated. That park will be bordered by The Legacy Trail on the west, The Hamptons subdivision to the southeast and the Wellington Chase subdivision to the northeast. Out of about 100 garden
plots, 53 have already been reserved. Dente said she doesn’t want to accept any more reservations, because she wants the remaining 40-plus plots to be used by future growers. Because of the deer and feral hogs in the area, a fence needs to be erected around the garden before anything can be planted. The fence will cost $13,000. A $10,000 grant will pay for most of that cost, but the $50 plot-reservation fees will go toward making up the balance. A county-built entrance off McIntosh Road also has to go in before the garden can take root.
Culverhouse Park Palmer Ranch owner and developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated 82 acres of undeveloped land to the county, so it could be turned into a park. The park will be a passive one, with minimal construction and minimal amenities, which will include a nature trails linking with The Legacy Trail, an open play area and a shelter with a restroom. No more than 50 parking spaces will be located off McIntosh Road.
One neighbor had to create a makeshift curb to prevent landscaping from washing into the street during a rainstorm.
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs Believing their street hasn’t been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. The broken curbs on Kathleen Faught’s west-of-the-trail street had finally gotten to her. “One neighbor says some of her yard washes into the street when it rains, because of the broken curb,” she said. Out of 30 homes on Floyd Street between Osprey Avenue and Orange Avenue, only three have intact curbs. The other 27 homes have curbs with varying degrees of damage. Some have just a few cracks, while others are missing entire 2- or 3-foot sections. Faught also is concerned about depressions in the roadway that are getting deeper. “We adore our speed bumps, but they run too close to the road bed, so we end up with large ponds after it rains,” she said. A resident there for 20 years, Faught can’t remember her block ever being resurfaced. Mike Del Rossi, a city public works manager, isn’t sure if it’s been 20 years, but he did say that Floyd Street hasn’t been repaved for at least 10 years. “It’s not in as bad of shape as other streets,” he said. Wanting to see her street improved, Faught helped organize a petition drive and collected signatures of all but three neighbors on her street. The petition, however, did not demand that action be taken immediately. “We know about the city’s budget,” she said. “All we’re asking is that when the city considers its resurfacing projects, we’re put toward the top of the list.” Floyd Street residents received a response almost immediately. Del Rossi believes the city will be able to resurface Floyd Street and other roads in that area next year, as part of a larger project. Faught said the process should be a lesson to other city residents. “Do what you can to make it easier for someone to help you,” she said. “You’ll get a lot further (by being resonable) than yelling and screaming.”
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+ Short-term rental bill compromise reached The Legislature’s short-term rental bill may not have as serious an impact on Sarasota County’s barrier islands as some residents had feared. With the help of Rep. Doug Holder, R-Sarasota, a house committee has softened the measure that originally would have allowed property owners to rent individual rooms, even in residential areas, and would have taken away local governments’ ability to regulate short-term rentals. Currently, county code prohibits rentals of less than 30 days in areas of primarily single-family homes on barrier islands. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee agreed to grandfather any existing local codes into HB 883. A senate version of the bill would do the same. However, Catherine Luckner, president of the Siesta Key Association is still wary, because the two bills still keep the power in Tallahassee’s hands. “It’s not a done deal,” she said.
Luckner is also concerned that the Senate bill goes into effect immediately upon signing, unlike the house bill, which wouldn’t take effect until July 1. “Seems they don’t want to give anyone time to challenge it,” she said.
+ Meters to be installed by month’s end Prep work began April 11 in the spots where downtown parking meters will be placed. The meters will not be installed until the prep work is complete, which is projected to be the end of April. Crews are digging holes and placing pads in preparation of meter placement. They will be installed downtown in an area bounded roughly by Gulfstream Avenue, Orange Avenue, First Street and McAnsh Square. The cost will be $1 per hour everywhere but Gulfstream, where it will be 50 cents per hour. All meters will be covered until the system is operational, which will not be until mid-May.
+ Teen-driver challenge open for registration The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is again holding its free teen-driving challenge. Licensed student drivers are invited to a two-day course that provides additional training and experience behind the wheel. Drivers must be at least 16 years old and bring their own vehicle. The next challenge will be held April 15 to April 16, at Sarasota County Technical Institute and North Port High School. For more information, call 9274190 or visit www.SarasotaSheriff.org.
+ Correction In the 2011 Summer Fun Guide, three listings contained incorrect information. Contact for the Sarasota YMCA Van Wezel Performance Camp should be 952-9533, Ext. 201 and www. TheSarasotaY.org. Contact for the Sarasota Orchestra
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Aspiring filmmakers walk the red carpet While paparazzi pointed cameras in their faces from every angle, the young filmmakers were all smiles as they posed on the red carpet at the Sarasota Film Festival’s “Hollywood Nights” student cinema showcase Sunday, at the Van Wezel. The event featured premiere screenings from the SFF Reel Life Studio and Young Filmmakers Showcase.
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Will Hester and Madeline Frazier skip down the sidewalk.
Tristan Jordan tosses a bean bag to his partner.
First-graders have dog day at Out-of-Door Mimicking the Iditarod dog-sled race, the first-graders at the Out-of-Door Academy participated in a race of their own April 12. Every first-grader had a buddy and a part to play — either a dog or an owner. The dog had to wear socks on his hands, and both the owner and the dog had to
Cyndi Paxton be-bops around with a Boombox on her shoulder that’s playing “Who Let the Dogs Out?”
Alek Senenoi, Justin Dodd and Matt Arbucci strike a pose on the red carpet.
dress warmly, because they were pretending to be in Alaska. There were stations set-up all around the campus that had different activities, including getting into a sleeping bag, tossing a ball back and forth between partners and students leading their blindfolded partner to the other side of the field.
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Lessons for Sarasota County There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region. It kept going, albeit at a slower pace, during the recession and has now eaten through most of its inventory to the point that houses are going up everywhere. In fact, in the next year, about $100 million worth of construction will come out of the ground or be finished in the corridor along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between State Roads 70 and 64. This is solid stuff, not projects in the discussion stage. Contract-signed, dirt-moving reality. It is a sharp contrast from most of the rest of Manatee County and Sarasota County. And there are lessons in it for leaders willing to stand up to the antigrowth forces. First, let’s look at some numbers. Office vacancy rates are about 12.7% in Lakewood Ranch, lower even than downtown Sarasota, and almost half of the rest of the region. At its lowest point, there were 850 homes on the market in some fashion in Lakewood Ranch. That number is about 160 now, according to Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Schroder-Manatee Ranch, developer of Lakewood Ranch. “People have been moving in in bad times,” Jensen said. There has been a net in-migration of 200 to 300 annually during the worst recession years, and those numbers are picking up. Along the Lakewood Ranch corridor north of State Road 70, there is the next wave of development, including office, retail, educational, housing and apartments. Why is Lakewood Ranch so successful? One big reason is that it is owned and developed by one landowner. It is big.
Really big. And that has allowed it to develop the way it sees best to meet market needs. For instance, when everyone was building condos and then offices, Lakewood Ranch It’s almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch’s new Central throttled back Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State for the right Road 70. So why doesn’t anyplace else look like this? mix. That kept the overbuildeasements, meaning the county paid the ing frenzy down, which happens when development is done landowners never to do anything on the land other than run cattle or citrus. by dozens and dozens of small developers Manatee is also looking to buy more on little plots. Small developers underland but has fewer resources. But it is standably tend to build what is hot at the moment, meaning that bubbles are almost reaping the benefits of approving SMR’s ambitious plans to create Lakewood inevitable. Think condo-craze. Until just recently, Lakewood Ranch had Ranch 20 years ago. There is a balance between development only one apartment complex. Now it is and preservation, but Sarasota County has building its second as the long-term mara third of its land now in preservation. ket for that looks sustainable, Jensen said. Again, much of it is not like Myakka But some Manatee County commissioners and Sarasota County commissioners do State Park, but cows and open lands. And the aggressive buying pushed by the pownot like big. They prefer zoning measures erful environmental lobby has cost more and central planning, actively trying to than taking many thousand of acres off the stop the kind of massive private development that has produced Lakewood Ranch. tax roll forever. It has cost the opportunity for long-term planned communities. They would rather it was done in small There is one more option for the county: increments, which does not give the develThe 2050 plan for east of Interstate 75. oper enough flexibility to mix long term. So far, the Sarasota County Commission In Sarasota County’s case, it is even worse. Many of the major landowners who seems to be putting up barriers to making it workable for Lakewood Ranch in the could have developed beautiful Lakewood north county. And if 2050 does not work, Ranch-style communities were taken the county will have to deal with the little off the table and are preserved in some mish-mashes of development and exacerfashion by the county’s lands-acquisition bated bubbles. program. Thousands of acres are simple
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Polls reflect gutsy leadership Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls meapandered prodigiously. But the public view necessary now, or will they decide their suring voter approval. It’s completely preof him dropped so sharply that he fled the own re-election is more important — the dictable and, in many ways, it shows he is GOP and was soundly beaten at the polls, slogan for which could be: Elect me, screw offering substantive leadership, not a weteven as a vaunted Independent. your children! finger to pick up the winds of re-election. Scott will be fine if the state does well, That is the reality of the spending fiasco While the polls are reported with and whether he does well or not, we will foisted on us in a bipartisan fashion, at breathless glee in the media, Scott is doing all be better off. first. But now, the Republican lawmakers at the state level what U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, The question for the federal government in the House are united behind responR-Wis., is doing at the national level: Mak- is: Will political leaders be responsible sible reform, even though they are all up ing the tough choices necessary for our and make the short-term painful decisions for re-election next year. (We can’t say the future. same for the Republican presiFrankly, it is refreshing and dential contenders so far; they gives us some hope for the fuare mostly wet fingers.) tures of our country and state. That reform even tackles enThe question for the state of titlements and cuts $5.8 trillion Can we stop mis-using the word “punish”? Florida beyond the caterwaulover 10 years. This is real reform, We see it in headlines and from Democrats whenever ing of special interest groups not political gamesmanship. there is a change in policy that cuts funding for some group. is whether Florida can be President Obama, not leadSome recent examples: “Punishing the needy” for withreformed and restructured so ing, and the rest of the Demoholding aid to recipients who are on drugs; “punishing that it is streamlined enough to crats, demagoguing, waited in teachers” because they might have to pay more for healtcare meet what it should be doing, the bushes for the Republicans costs like everyone else; “punishing rape victims” by cutting while not being a burden on the to propose something responabortion funding; and “punishing the homeless” for trying to economy and on future Floridsible and then leaped out with stop them from urinating in front of storefronts. ians. We need Scott and the Legthe politically opportunistic How about this take instead: Governments are finally islature to create a state where “Gotchyas!” making attempts to live within their means, and that means businesses — and therefore jobs Dethroned House Speaker making cuts. No way around it. You can’t just keep jacking — can thrive. You can’t separate Nancy Pelosi trotted out the up taxes on the rich, because they will always find ways to businesses from jobs, and jobs charge of “war on women,” etc. hide it or simply do less — check history on this one — are necessary for quality of life. But a funny thing has hapwhich hurts everyone who wants to work because it tanks Scott gets this. pened. That well-worn and the economy. No, the only way out is cuts. That has meant tackling successful method for getting But now, Democrats and the media would have us believe entrenched state interests from elected just might not work. we are punishing every group that is getting their funding unions to schools to bureaucrats Several reliably liberal opinion trimmed. This is why they call it an “entitlement mentality” to environmentalists to lawmakpages from the Washington Post — because almost anyone on welfare for even a short period ers. It has meant dealing with to Slate.com give Ryan a lot of will start feeling entitled to their neighbor’s money — which a hostile media. And when you credit for courage and a serious is what welfare is. It is not the government’s money, it’s the do those things, your popularplan, albeit one with which they money of family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers. ity drops. But public opinion is disagree on the details. And they And once you get it, when it is reduced, you feel aggrieved. notoriously fickle. are calling out the Democrats, And certain politicians are there to wipe away your tears and Gov. Charlie Crist knows this. their normal party of comfort. take your vote. Someone else can worry about the future. He had stratospheric public Perhaps times are dire enough Here is a headline you will never read in the mainstream approval ratings during much that the American people, and media: “Stop punishing taxpayers.” of his first year in office when the people of Florida, will reward the economy was good and he courageous leadership.
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Improvements include upgraded landscaping, lighting at night and signage around the exterior of the Visitors Center and the property’s Tamiami Trail frontage.
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+ Private landlords not answer for poor Dear Editor: Individual landlords are great as long as they don’t wind up being the classic slumlords. We have always had too many of them. Poor, low income people need a good place to live, too. Why is Medicaid such a bad thing to conservatives. Should these people just go ahead and die off so they leave the rest of us alone? Blaine M. Pool Sarasota
The front entrance of a house often sets the tone for the entire property. The board of directors at Historic Spanish Point views its nationally registered historic site and Visitors Center the same way. “Our feelings are that it looks disjointed,” said Ann Moore, past board president. “So often, people see the Visitors Center, formerly the Osprey School, and they think that’s all there is to Spanish Point. The museum’s main draw is its bayfront location — 30 acres on the bay.” The board announced this week a major capital campaign to fund a new entrance to the site, to be designed by Sarasota landscape architect David W. Young. Improvements include upgraded landscaping, lighting that will be visible at night and signage surrounding the exterior of the Visitors Center and the museum’s Tamiami Trail frontage. Flagpoles will also be installed to represent Spanish Point and Sarasota County. The project could begin as early as the fall. The sign for Historic Spanish Point will be moved farther to the edge of property, near the Oaks Club, so drivers approaching from the north have more time to re-
+ The Observer provides an ‘open door’ to the community Dear Editor: Just a little note to thank you for your wonderful publication that is now delivered to my home. I have been a resident here in Sarasota for 40 plus years, and always enjoyed reading The Observer. It is a fresh and informative publication that gives me an open door to our community, without all the political overburden. Thank you so much. I look forward to receiving it. W.A. Schuster Sarasota
act and turn west into the Spanish Point property. More than 90,000 children have visited Spanish Point since the school field-trip program began 25 years ago. “You’re not really sure what’s there when you see a little schoolhouse, but people are always totally blown away when they walk back,” said Mary Evelyn Guyton, committee chairwoman. “We have some exciting things happening — treehouses for kids, a zip line for Spanish Point. We’re even working in conjunction with Bay Preserve and doing a joint wedding program with a grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to have St. Mary’s Chapel.” The final goal of the campaign is to raise a total of $350,000. Stephen Wilberding and his late wife, Ann, pledged $100,000 to help fund entrance and exterior improvements to the Visitors Center. As of April 5, the museum had raised an additional $90,000. “Spanish Point is really a treasure that needs to be brought to attention,” Moore said. “We have the history, we just need to enhance it so it’s not the best kept secret any longer.”
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April 3 That’s gratitude for you 11:50 p.m. — 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Dispute. A man visiting his brother, who works at a North Sarasota gas station, saw a young man who often cleans up the station. The young man asked the man if he would give him a ride south. The man said he could only drive him as far as Bee Ridge Road, and the young man agreed. Shortly after they were on their way, the young man began smoking marijuana. The man told him that he could not do that in his car. The young man was agitated, but put out the joint. When they got near Bee Ridge Road, the man told the young man that was as far as he could drive him. The young man became angry, threatened to kill the man and his family and set his house on fire. He then grabbed some of the man’s letters and got out of the car. The man was concerned, because his address was on those letters.
Noon — 1200 block of South Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Incident. The manager of a specialty store told police that she often allows a woman to come to the store for book readings. The woman had failed to show up for several readings, so the manager warned her that she would no longer be allowed in the store. Upon missing another reading after being warned, the manager called the woman, who became angry. The woman screamed that she was going to destroy the business, and she hung up.
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Ridge Drive. Suspicious Incident. The fire department responded to the report of a fire and discovered a backyard fire pit that was smoldering. A sheriff ’s deputy began talking to a man inside the home, who said he had been sleeping and didn’t know there was a fire. He told the deputy he dug the hole last week, but the deputy noticed that it had been dug after it rained on the current day. The man said he did know about the fire and started it to burn some clothing, using alcohol as an accelerant. The deputy noticed at least three pairs of black pants in the hole, as well as an unidentified chunk of metal.
Cat-scratch fever 5:02 p.m. — 1300 block of First Street. Animal Problem. A caller reported seeing several cats alone inside a parked SUV with its windows rolled up. The vehicle’s owner was a self-proclaimed cat-lover.
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Hot and cold 9 p.m. — 3400 block of Fox Run Road. Family Disturbance. A deputy was called to a house for a report of a battery. He was met at the door by a belligerent woman, who claimed that she’s been battered before, but the sheriff ’s office doesn’t do anything about it. She then said she did not have any injuries. Her husband told the deputy that she had a head injury, and when she drinks it causes her to be neurotic. He said she’ll scream and yell one minute, then be calm the next. The woman then told her husband she wanted him to leave and never come back. A minute later she said she loved him and told him how wonderful he was. She told the deputy she had nine drinks at a bar earlier in the evening.
April 5 Pillow fight 8:18 a.m. — 10 block of Gulfstream Avenue. Criminal Mischief. An apartment-building manager discovered that someone had thrown at least one pillow from the building. That alone would cause minimal damage. However, the pillow had become torn somewhere in the process, and its feathers got caught in the air-conditioning units and littered the area. The manager suspected one particular resident was involved. Police interviewed that woman, but she denied that she was responsible. An officer did note that the woman had removed all of the window panes from her door for an unknown reason.
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CB Florida RRE Holdings LLC sold the home at 3333 Higel Ave. to Gary and Gina Yee, of Sarasota, for $1.3 million. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,974 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $800,000 in 2004.
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Ronald and Shelley Wheeler, of Sarasota, sold their home at 602 Tremont St. to Joachim and Heidi Schanz, of Sarasota, for $721,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,569 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1 million in 2001.
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Timothy Oliver, trustee, sold the Unit 417 condominium at 6342 Midnight Pass Road to Greggory Kite and Teena Kite, trustees, for $650,000. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,441 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $175,000 in 1985.
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Sarasota, sold their home at 5147 Oxford Drive to On Key Time LLC for $500,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,368 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $585,000 in 2001.
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A home on Casey Key tops all real-estate transactions from March 28 to April 1. Henry and Teri Hiter, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2880 Casey Key Road to John and Barbara Sylvester, of Nokomis, for $1.7 million. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,150 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.5 million in 2006.
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STONEYBROOK GOLF & C.C. Enjoy Golf & WatEr ViEWs plus morninG sun & EVEninG sunsEts from this 1661 sq.ft. 2/3 + den Abbey Veranda on 18th Fairway This turn-key end unit has cathedral ceilings,enclosed lanai,well maintained,nice furnishings,beautiful views. Full golf equity incl.renovated fitness Ctr + Clubhouse opEn sunDay 9480 High Gate Dr. #2121 $304,000 Enjoy Glorious Golf ViEWs from this 2nD floor, turn-key 2BD/2BA Terrace Condo overlooking the 8th Fairway. Well maintained, tiled floors & lanai, above average furnishings,high ceilings. Full golf equity membership incl. renovated fitness Ctr. & Clubhouse, debt free community. $171,900 fabulous 1661 sq.ft turn-kEy.EnD unit VEranDa overlooking 7th fairway. 2/3BR+Den,encl. tiled lanai,plantation shutters,cathedral ceilings,wet bar,built-ins,upgraded tiled flrs.,garage. Full golf equity incl.renovated fitness ctr & clubhouse. $313,000 bEautifully DEcoratED anD furnishED 1661 Sq. Ft. End Unit veranda overlooking 7th fairway, 2/3BR + Den, chair rails, mirrored dining room, tiled flrs., walk-in closets, near pool + tennis. Golf equity incl. Financially stable + debt free community. $303,900 fabulously pricED 2nd flr, turn-key furnished 2BD/2BA corner unit with a ”complete makeover”, fresh paint, new carpet, new appliances, new furniture, tiled lanai & much more. Full golf equity incl. stunning new grill room, renovated clubhouse. Assumable annual lease in place for 2011. $175,900 fantastic 2/3bD Veranda with outstanding water & golf views of the 7th green & lake. Features granite counters, upgraded cabinets,tiled flrs.,enclosed lanai, den with built-ins,new AC system close to heates pool. Full golf equity incl.Debt free/financially stable community. $244,900 sEnsational Golf & WatEr ViEWs overlooking the 3rd Green & Lake. 2BD/2BA Carlton Veranda in excellent condition, nicely decorated & furnished, new AC system, cathedral ceilings, large walk-in closets, ample storage space, 1 car garage,steps from htd. pool. Full golf equity incl. Renovated fitness Ctr. & Clubhouse. $214,900 briGht & chEEry 2BD/2BA true/end/corner unit on ground flr with golf views. Condo has brand new above average furnishings, newer carpets& AC system, freshly painted, extra windows for more light. Full golf equity incl. Renovated clubhouse with stunning new grill room. Assumable rental income in place for 2011 season. $178,000 GrEat 2bD + DEn barrinGton VEranDa overlooking the 17th fairway with wonderful golf course views. Veranda is beautifully furnished & decorated with above average furnishings and soft neutral colors.There is an enclosed lanai, cathedral ceilings,walk-in closets, 1 car garage, steps from htd pool and substantial assumable 2011/2012 rental income. Full golf equity incl., fitness, tennis, clubhouse. $242,000 country club liVinG at its bEst!! Fabulous water & golf views from this 2BD/2BA Condo on 3rd flr. Extremely well maintained and beautifully furnished & decorated. Brand new appliances & AC system. Full golf equity incl. Steps from heated pool and short stroll to clubhouse. Renovated fitness center & clubhouse. $172,900 WonDErful homE w/ beautiful lake views, featuring sprawling tiled floors, cathedral ceilings, huge family room, spacious kitchen, corian counters, new fixtures, freshly painted, new carpet, hurricane shutters and large lanai. Golf equity incl. renovated fitness center & clubhouse. Debt free & financially stable community. $354,900 a sEnsational maintEnancE frEE homE on MacGregor Lane.3BD/3BA, remodeled kitchen with granite + new appliances, remodeled bath,new carpets,freshly painted,new AC,hurricane shutters,huge heated pool + Spa.Full Minutes from Clubhouse, full golf equity incl., renovated fitness center & stunning grill room. $437,500 supErb tErracE 1314 sq. ft. End Unit overlooking the 8th fairway.Well maintained, above average furnishings,tiled flrs,enclosed tiled lanai,California closets,extra kitchen cabinets. Full golf equity incl. Renovated fitness Ctr and Clubhouse. Debt Free Community. $179,900
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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota, Sarasota County and Siesta Key building permits issued by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of March 28 through April 1, in order of dollar amounts.
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CITY OF SARASOTA Applicant
Amount $50,000 $32,400 $18,000 $17,600 $8,800 $6,700 $6,400 $5,900 $5,890
SARASOTA COUNTY Address
Permit
Applicant
691 Eagle Watch Lane Re-roof Michael Steuer 2713 Hibiscus St. Renovations John Donaldson 3617 Pine Point Court Re-roof Lisa Sako 5869 Tidewood Ave. Renovations Robert Powrie 4489 Streamside Court Renovations Gary Saff 3720 Torrey Pines Way Windows/Doors Michael Guley 2549 Constitution Blvd. Dock/Boatlift Jeffrey Ochs 7596 Biltmore Drive Mechanical Jeffrey Solomon 8476 Woodbriar Drive Mechanical Gaston Larranaga Jr.
of Lakewood Ranch 8322 Market Street (next to Publix) Lakewood Ranch, FL 941-907-8900
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Amount $63,000 $50,000 $37,590 $25,000 $24,000 $21,570 $14,303 $13,739 $12,817
GOLDEN BEACH: 519/521 Villas Drive, Venice; DUPLEX, 2/2 with deeded beach access, Great rental $ potential! 329,000
SORRENTO EAST: 309 Rubens Dr Nokomis, 3BR, 2BA, 2CG +bonus room, large lanai, oversized lot backs to Oscar Scherer State Park, $239,900 HERON BAY CLUB:
SIESTA KEY Address
Specializing in the resale of designer and name brand apparel for women including Accessories, Jewelry, Shoes, Purses & Handbags! We are now accepting your name brand clothing and fine line of home interiors. No appointment necessary No limit to quantity
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1797 Prospect St. Addition Daniel Mogensen 1715 South Drive Remodel Peter Liashek 3336 Old Oak Drive Wall Paulette Schindler, trustee 1900 High Point Drive Seawall Jack Mason 437 Sapphire Drive Addition Michael Antonetti 2845 Greenbriar St. Mechanical Bertha Roes 1607 Flower Drive Canopy Stephen Buckley 2752 Nancy St. Re-roof James Butler 340 S. Palm Ave., Suite 81 Mechanical Joan Minoff
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Applicant
7712 Sanderling Road Renovations Stacey Siegel 130 Ogden St. Alterations Mai Carter, trustee 2735 Turnstone Road Mechancial James Pantelidis 6415 Midnight Pass Road Renovations William Hea Doors Dale Woodling 480 Island Circle John Meyer 3625 White Lane Re-roof 459 Avenida de Mayo Mechancial Tai Ly Nancy Bowman 5334 Calle Florida Mechancial John Thievon 6287 Midnight Pass Road Mechancial
780 Sarabay, Osprey: 2BR, 2BA, 2CG + Florida Room, villa along the ICW. Boat docks available, tennis $ courts, community pool. 425,000
Amount $148,000 $15,010 $11,483 $8,900 $7,554 $7,400 $6,868 $6,628 $6,110
Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota
RIVENDELL: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 754 Anna Hope Lane, Osprey, maintenance free 3BR+den, 2.5BA, 2CG, heated pool/spa, beautifully appointed $ home. 324,900
RIVENDELL: 714 Shadow Bay Way, Osprey, 4BR, 3BA, 3CG + office/den + hobby room, solar heated $ pool/spa. Close to Pine View School. 469,000 Barbara Gahry, GRI, SFR
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Average Gulf water temperature: 78
Buck Lavender submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
RED TIDE
Sunrise/sunset Sunrise 7:08 7:06 7:05 7:04 7:03 7:03 7:02
Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected alongshore or offshore Sarasota Friday, April 8, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
Sunset 7:55 7:55 7:56 7:56 7:57 7:57 7:58
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Living Lord Lutheran ChurCh 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch • 753-9365
CELEBRATION Visit these
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Pastor Jeff Gross
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm • Good Friday 7:00 pm Easter Celebration Sunday 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 am
St. Andrew United Church of Christ Easter Sunday Service April 24 at 10:30 a.m.
April 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Special music by harpist Bonnie Caplan
churches and houses of worship
Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae April 21 at 7 p.m.
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Palm Sunday Service
6908 Beneva Road • 922-7595
Vamo United Methodist Church Sunday, April 24 • 7:45 am and 10:00 am
Breakfast and fellowship at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
941-922-1449
8521 Vamo Rd., Sarasota
Easter is more
Holy Week
Trinity United Methodist Church Palm Sunday, April 17th
than just a Sunday morning...
Palm Sunday – 8:00am (spoken); 10:15am music and choir Maundy Thursday – 7:00pm Good Friday – noon & 7:00pm Holy Saturday – 5:00pm
9:00 AM - Contemporary Service 10:30 AM - “Touched by the CHRIST” Dramatic musical presentation.
Holy Thursday, April 21st 6:00 PM - Passover Seder Meal - Reservations are required
Proctor Road Campus
Sunday, April 24th
7091 Proctor Road Sarasota, FL 34241 7:00, 9:00 & 10:30 AM
Easter Services
8:00am – Eucharist with music 10:15am – Eucharist with music & Choir
10 am - (One Service) Christ is Risen! Celebration Worship
4150 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 941-924-7756 • www.iTrinity.org
Lakewood Ranch Campus
5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Fl Just 2 blocks south of University
941-355-3262 • www.churchofthenativity.com A Christ centered Episcopal Church
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 55620
6116 Crestwood Avenue
(West of US 41 - North of Stickney Pt.)
Palm Sunday Worship Good Friday 7:00 pm 8:30 am Traditional Service “By the power of the cross our redemption is accomplished.” 10:30 am Celebration Service Children’s Easter Celebration Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Sat., April 23 ~ 1:30 to 3:30 pm A celebration of the Lord’s Supper & Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, Easter Story and Snack Stripping of the Altar Easter Sunday Worship Christ 7:00 am Outdoor Sunrise Service Is 8:30 am Traditional Resurrection Service Risen! 10:30 am Celebration Resurrection Service 2256 Bahia Vista Street – 955-6479 – www.stpaulsarasota.org
www.pineshorespres.org • (941) 922-1597
Sarasota’s Most Beautiful Sunrise Easter Service on the Bay!
Easter Morning Services – April 24th
6:30 am - Bayfront Island Park (next to Marina Jack’s) Traditional Easter Celebration Service 11 am – Worship Center
Community Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. on Siesta Key Beach near Pavilion
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Palm Sunday Service and Brunch Text here April 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Good Friday Evening Service
www.thetabsarasota.org (941) 355-8858
April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Service Name & Address and Egg Hunt
4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota (2 miles west of 1-75 off University Parkway)
April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
EASTER SERVICES
Childcare available at all services
at 9am and 11am The Rev. Dr. Christopher Carlson, Pastor
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Peace Presbyterian Church
941-355-4729 Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st Street Sarasota, FL 34243
Maundy Thursday - April 21
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10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist 7:30 PM - Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altars 8:30 PM (until Noon on Good Friday) - Prayer Vigil at the Altar of Repose
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Holy Week
Good Friday - April 22
7:30 AM - Stations of the Cross along Main Street 10:00 AM - Mass of the Pre-Sanctified Noon to 3:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy / 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Confessions
Easter Eve - Saturday, April 23 8:00 PM - The Great Vigil of Easter
Palm Sunday, April 17th
Easter Day - Sunday, April 24
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Traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. in Sanctuary with Full Choir & Brass Informal Worship Service 10:15 a.m. in Community Center
(941)966-3306
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www.sarasotabaptist.com
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Praise & Worship Easter Sunday services at
8:00 am - Traditional 10:00 am - Family Service
7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 AM - Festive Choral Celebrations of the Eucharist of the Resurrection 1:00 PM - Spanish Mass
Wednesday, April 20th 7:00 pm - Tenebrae Service
Thursday, April 21st 6:00 pm - Seder Meal
Friday, April 22nd
Noon to 3:00 pm - Good Friday Service 7:00 pm - Good Friday Service
Saturday, April 23rd 8:00 pm - Sunset Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 24th 8:00 am - Traditional Service 10:00 am - Festive Easter Service
Join us for joyful, family friendly worship, and faithful service to Christ our Lord
We look forward to meeting you!
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From I-75, take SR 70 East (exit 217) to Lakewood Ranch Blvd (about 2.5 miles). Turn South and take the very next right, Palmbrush Trail. We are located on the north side of the road.
751-5048
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Thursday, April 14, 2011 Items Under $200 For Sale
Furnishings
CARDBOARD BOXES- For shipping. 18x18x28. I have 160 boxes. Sell for $1 each. 941-918-9171
LIDO ESTATE- Heritage “Federal” Buffet with Brass Gallery $695. Kindal “Block Front” Mahogany Chest $599. Large Drexel bookcase, Wallace Nutting collection $850. Solid Oak Home-Office Desk, Return & Hutch $995. Lane Leather Sofa Sleeper, like new $599. 5pc White Patio Set, Superior, swivel Tilt Chairs $599. Stanley 5pc. King Bedroom $895. Like new LaZBoy Sofa & 2-Recliners, Plasma TV, Daybed, Bar & Stools, Leather Groups (Robb & Stucky).
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Transforming Our Communities One Transaction At A Time
Meanwhile, half a world away in Southwest Florida, one of our community’s most admired assets—its huge philanthropic heart— was aching to send help as soon as it absorbed the grim news. Even before Japan’s horrific plight revealed its colossal scale, numerous agents, managers and staff at Michael Saunders & Company were looking for an efficient way to do the most good collectively. Turns out, as a direct result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, they didn’t have look beyond their own company’s ability to collect, pool and disperse emergency donations quickly. In this instance, it was for Japanese relief aid. In the devastating aftermath of Katrina, Michael Saunders & Company immediately established the MSC Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit foundation. Its mission—then as now—was to efficiently harness our agents’ heartfelt penchant for giving, while making sure their contributions actually reached the intended recipients quickly. To magnify each agent’s charitable intent during the response to Katrina, company leaders and community philanthropists Michael and Drayton Saunders matched every dollar donated—up to $2,500 per donor—before speeding it on to the most qualified relief agencies.
As a company committed to strong core values including excellence and integrity, we share our agents, managers and staff’s heartfelt passion for doing everything possible to improve the quality of life for those in need along the Gulf Coast. Frankly, even in these challenging times for real estate, we can think of few things more satisfying than a real estate closing that touches as many lives for the better as possible.
Now, in an effort to further expand on nearly four decades of giving back to the communities that have so nurtured our business, we are widening the mission of the MSC Foundation to include providing grants to deserving non-profit organizations right here in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. With so much government funding dried-up due to substantial budget deficits, private sector individuals and charitable foundations are these organizations’ few remaining financial lifelines.
Going forward, funds will be distributed through a formalized grant process that will allow those who contribute to the foundation to request charitable grants for organizations designated as not-for-profit by the State of Florida. The Foundation Council—comprised of an agent or staff member from each of the company’s 24 sales or administrative offices—will help shape the foundation’s philanthropic direction and meet quarterly to determine how funds are dispersed.
Quite a few of our agents donate a portion of their real estate commission on each property transaction, joining staff members who voluntarily contribute throughout the year. Many more, who previously expressed gratitude to their buyers or sellers with such perishable closing gifts as fruit baskets and bottles of champagne, are now planning more lasting and meaningful remembrances of their successful professional relationships: Donations in their clients’ names that
Going well beyond their own financial contributions, many of these same agents and employees donate hundreds of additional volunteer hours each year to non-profit organizations of their own choosing. In short, transforming the communities we serve into noticeably better places to live, work and play—one transaction at a time—is just as important to our goal of making Michael Saunders & Company one of the most dynamic and responsive real estate firms in the country.
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“Sarasota is a good place for incubating talent,” Austin McKinley says. “The lifestyle lends itself to imagination and dreaming.”
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Aspiring screenwriter Austin McKinley gets ready to hobnob with Hollywood heavyweights. The ‘TV ME!’ winner reveals how he hit a homerun with three unique pitches.
or a guy who doesn’t have cable, Austin McKinley is a shrewd television buff. Admittedly, he rents a lot of shows on Netflix — sci-
ence fiction/fantasy/comic book stuff. It’s a good way to avoid commercials. “It’s like with any field,” says McKinley, 34. “You have to be immersed in your art form.”
There’s a cerebral art to his relationship with the boob tube that runs as deep as an aspiring novelist’s relationship with Faulkner and Dostoyevsky.
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MCKINLEY from 1 Had he spent the past five years snubbing television, he probably wouldn’t have walked away with three wins, including the grand prize, at last month’s inaugural “TV ME!” pitch contest sponsored by Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO). McKinley entered nine different television pitches in the competition, which was judged blindly by industry professionals. Out of the 250 entries received from writers across the country, three of McKinley’s treatments placed in the top 12. His sitcom, “Local Access,” about a crew of misfits running a local cable television station, placed first in the scripted category, and his sci-fi miniseries, “Quintessence,” placed third in the one-off category. What earned him the coveted grand prize, however, was a pitch for a serial “dramedy” called “Quixotic,” which McKinley describes as a “modern-day retelling of ‘Don Quixote.’” Inspired by the BBC’s recent update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” detective series, McKinley’s Quixote is a low-level aristocrat who embarks on good deeds as a wandering motorcycle adventurer. “As I started digging into the novel,” McKinley says. “I realized the Golden Age of Spain is a lot like the American empire right now. There are a lot of interesting
TALES FROM THE TV CRYPT
McKinley resurrects his favorite canceled television programs.
‘Firefly,’ ran for 14 episodes
“The characters were fantastic. There were a lot of them, but it allowed you to see philosophical and social issues from like nine different perspectives.”
‘The Tick,’ ran for nine episodes
“It was based on an indie comic book. I thought it was outrageously funny. Patrick Warburton (who played The Tick) deserves to be the lead in another series.”
‘Caprica,’ ran for 18 episodes parallels.” The pitch earned the writer an all-expense paid trip at the end of May to Los Angeles, where he’ll meet with four to six network executives to discuss the series, among other concepts. “It’s interesting,” says McKinley. “In college and even after college, I didn’t have a TV at all. Television wasn’t the same in the late 1990s. Since digital video has become prevalent, shows have become cheaper to produce with higher production values. What’s traditionally been done in movies has migrated over to television. TV is where it’s at.”
“It was a spin-off from ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ It could have been a really great series. I guess I was disappointed that it wasn’t as great as it could have been.”
‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,’ ran for 31 episodes
“I think it failed because the title was impossible to say.”
‘Dollhouse,’ ran for 26 episodes
“Here’s another Joss Whedon show that didn’t last. All his shows are too niche to find a mainstream audience. His ‘Buffy’ (‘The Vampire Slayer’) was always on the verge of being canceled. It’s amazing it ran as long as it did.” A former illustration student at Ringling College of Art and Design, McKinley, an Alta Vista resident, has worked as a freelance artist, writer, and video production assistant since 1998. A self-described “dabbler,” his resumé is so varied even he has a hard time recollecting all the projects on which he’s worked. “I have a wicked case of ADD,” McKinley says. “I honestly get antsy if I have to do the same thing all the time.” Local comic book enthusiasts might recognize his illustration work. For 10 years, McKinley has worked as a contributing artist, colorist and writer for
dozens of indie comic books. His weekly strip, “Squareasota” has appeared in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since 2007. “Everybody draws when they’re a kid,” McKinley says. “Most people stop at one point. Cartoonists never do.” He rattles off a list of his favorite comicbook illustrators, none of whom sound familiar. Midway through, he stops and blushes, conscious of the fact that he sounds like a fanboy. “I’m not a superhero-comic-book guy,” McKinley says. “I’m more into the underground mini-comics.” Obscure comic book references aside, when McKinley talks about TV, he does so with the wizened outlook of a seasoned television writer — a knack that thrills Jeanne Corcoran, director of the Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office. “‘Quixotic’ has got that quirky, oddball feel to it,” Corcoran says. “It’s got great potential for surprise and variety, plus it has similarities to other projects that have been successful.” McKinley is decidedly less effusive. He has to be. As much as he realizes he’s landed an opportunity few aspiring screenwriters get, he refuses to let the achievement pad his ego. “I’ve done the best I can do,” McKinley says. “If they offer me a deal, of course I’m going to take it. It is absolutely my dream to write a television show and I think ‘Quixotic’ has a good chance.”
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HOT TICKETS ‘Victor Victoria’: The
Players Theatre wraps up its Broadway Series with “Victor Victoria,” running April 14 to May 1. A feel-good musical comedy based on the 1982 Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, “Victor Victoria” has all the components of a modern-day HBO series: gender confusion, transvestitism, flashy night club scenes and, of course, romance. For tickets, call 365-
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+ Garcia calls the shots at Ringling College Ringling College of Art and Design students are getting used to the comings and goings of mysterious black SUVs. In February, domestic doyenne Martha Stewart toured the campus under such heightened security, local photogs were forbidden to snap her picture. (But that didn’t stop Stewart’s publicity people. The mogul was photographed on her blog last month riding shotgun on a golf cart with Ringling President Dr. Larry Thompson at the wheel.) Andy Garcia, the latest celeb guest to visit RCAD’s Digital Filmmaking Studio, arrived last week under a little less pomp and circumstance. The 55-year-old actor participated in a student Q&A prior to a screening of his 2009 film, “City Island,” which stars Julianna Margulies and his real-life daughter, Dominik Garcia-Lorido. For those of you who are fans of Garcia’s work, the actor provided some memorable one-liners during his Sarasota stopover. Here are a few: “Michael Chiklis was going to play my part (in “City Island”), but he didn’t have enough hair.” “If a studio passes on your film, you better have a good relationship with your dry cleaner, because the money has to come
+ Artist’s work featured in 9/11 ceremony Who knew the proprietor of Sarasota’s Zacchini Bar & Grill was also a talented sculptor? Olympia Zacchini, whose work has appeared in galleries across the country and abroad, recently returned from New York City, where her sculpture of the World Trade Center (“Call to Freedom”) was featured in a 9/11 ceremony honoring former Pennsylvania gov-
+ Morgan Fairchild signs onto TV pilot Andy Garcia
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from somewhere.” “Good actors won’t let a director derail them.” “You have to believe in your own sensibilities as an artist. At the end of the day, I’m the guy who has to go on ‘The Tonight Show’ and tell people to see my film.” How’s that for eloquence?
Good news for Sanborn Studios: TV vixen Morgan Fairchild has just joined the cast of “Workers’ Comp,” a Sanborn-produced comedy about a family insurance company starring Robert Carradine (“Revenge of the Nerds”) and David Proval (“The Sopranos”). Written by Sarasota native Castille Landon and Harrison
SPARCC’s ‘Chair-ity’ exhibition: In the market for a funky re-purposed rocking chair? See what Sarasota’s thrifty artists have been up to at SPARCC’s annual “Chair-ity” exhibition at Art Center Sarasota. Bids are already rolling in for the decorated chairs. The exhibit will come to a close with a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. April 21, at the Art Center. Pop in and grab a seat. For more information, call 365-2032 or visit www.artsarasota.org.
ernor and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. The 20-inch-high bronze sculpture, which features a 23-karat gilded eagle perched on top of a globe, was chosen during a nationwide search for an icon to pay tribute to federal law enforcement officers. Further adding to the artist’s fascinating background: Zacchini is related to Edmondo Zacchini, inventor of the human cannonball act. Sanborn, the 19-year-old son of Sarasota studio founder Ken Sanborn, the series is based on real-life workers’ compensation claims. It began filming this week in Sarasota and Bradenton. In case you’re wondering what the 61-year-old Fairchild has been up to lately, she’ll appear alongside John Goodman later this year in the coming-ofage comedy, “Spring Break ’83.”
+ Asolo Rep scores big bucks at DWB Designing Women Boutique is spreading the liquidation love. The Asolo Repertory Theatre walked away with a $35,000 check last week made possible through a gift from Longboat Key resident Ethel Taub’s estate. A generous (and glamorous) philanthropist, Taub, who died in 2010, bequeathed her impressive jewelry collection to her family, who, in turn, donated it to DWB. Says Asolo Rep Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards: “It means her spirit and devotion to Sarasota lives on.”
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Innocent voice Journalist-turned-playwright Steven Drukman shows off his morals in the world premiere of “The Innocents” at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Steven Drukman is surprisingly calm for a guy with two new plays premiering in the same month on opposite ends of the country. Maybe it’s his journalism training, or the fact that being a busy playwright is not something to gripe about, because as Drukman says, “Most new plays generally sit in a developmental window for years.” A former stringer for The New York Times, the 47-year-old writer never set out to be a playwright. “I thought I’d be happy with my journalism life and my academic life,” he says, “until this play started vying for my attention.” That play was “Going Native,” which Drukman wrote 10 years ago while working toward his Ph.D. at New York University. The show premiered in 2002, at the Long Wharf Theatre, in New Haven, Conn., helping land the writer on the radar of regional theater companies across the country. “I thought playwriting was easy because ‘Going Native’ got off the ground so quickly,” Drukman says. “It wasn’t until I wrote my next 10 scripts that I realized it’s actually very hard.” He’s on a roll again, this time with two works: “The Innocents,” which premieres April 15, at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, and “The Prince of Atlantis,” which premieres April 29, at South Coast Repertory, in Costa Mesa, Calif.
IF YOU GO “The Innocents” runs April 15 to May 14, at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. For tickets, call 351-8000 or visit www.asolorep.org. Drukman has spent the last few weeks jetting between California and Florida for rehearsals, then back home again to New York, where he teaches fulltime at New York University. “My attention is kind of fragmented,” Drukman says. “(Playwriting) is not like delivering a novel to a publisher and having an editor make changes. You have to be there on the floor, doing rewrites on the fly, constantly hearing what the actors bring to the work.” He likens the responsibility to that of an umpire. “The Innocents” — a romantic comedy about four San Francisco-ites struggling with trust, responsibility and love amid untraditional family structures — was selected from a handful of scripts developed last year during the Asolo Rep’s inaugural Unplugged Festival of New Plays. Handpicked by Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, the dark comedy has deeper, more serious undertones as it tackles the social and political implications of willful innocence. “I never thought (the Asolo Rep) would produce it,” he continues. “I thought it
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“I feel like I haven’t blushed in 20 years,” Steven Drukman says of his own innocence. “I don’t think there’s anything that would shock me.” would get its premiere in San Francisco, New York or Chicago, but the audience here seems to be really adventurous.” The play is the first show to rehearse in the Asolo Rep’s new Koski Production Center on Tallevast Road, and Drukman has been happy to break in the space. Dressed in jeans and sock-less loafers, Drukman is exactly how you might imagine a journalist-turned-playwright to be: articulate, urbane and deliberate. Journalism taught him to not get too attached to his words. “Kill your babies is the advice they give all playwrights,” he says. “It can be heartbreaking at first, but you get used to it.” For the past two weeks he’s sat in on almost every rehearsal, honing and tightening the script to fit the Asolo Rep cast, a process he’s also in the middle of at South Coast Rep, in California. “It is a rare thing for a company to do a new play,” Drukman says. “Typically all the money is spent on the old chest-
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VMF brings the beats to the ballroom The Vinyl Music Festival kicked off April 8, at Michael’s On East, with an adrenaline-pumping mix of electronic music and eclectic dancing. The Michael’s On East ballroom has never seen so many sweaty bodies — or so many glow sticks. The Vinyl Music Festival kicked into high gear Friday night in a space typically reserved for buttoned-up fundraisers and ladies luncheons. Organizers of the three-day DJ lovefest certainly didn’t slack off in the event’s third year. A thumping late-night soundtrack spun by DJs from all over the world helped pack the dance floor (and the courtyard) with a sea of clubbers, some who wore nothing more than strategically placed body paint and stilettos and many who flashed VIP passes after receiving their wristbands at the door. Spotted mingling among the crowd: VMF co-founder Rich Swier, actor-
turned-Sarasota-Elf-turned-Art-Whisperer Joey Panek and filmmaker Shaun Greenspan, whose short film, “The Break Up,” premieres Friday at the Sarasota Film Festival.
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BEHIND THE TURNTABLES This year’s festival drew DJs from different corners of the globe. Here’s a look at from where some of the VMF artists hail. Honorebel: Jamaica Cosmo: Germany Darude: Finland Randy Boyer: Hartford, Conn. Sin Diesel: Washington, D.C. DJ Ductape: Columbus, Ohio Jake Lysick: Morgantown, W.Va.
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SFF Short Stacks provides G-rated fun The Sarasota Film Festival’s youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.
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WHAT’S A ZOETROPE?
SFF youthFEST participants were taught how to construct a zoetrope at Saturday’s Short Stacks Family Film Day. It sounds cool, but what is it? Well, cinema geeks: It’s one of the first tools invented to project a motion picture. In Greek it means “wheel of life.” The earliest zoetrope was created in China around 180 A.D. It was made from paper and fashioned into the shape of a cylinder with vertical slits cut into the sides. Inside the cylinder is a panel of pictures that when viewed from the outside, through the slits, appear to move as the cylinder spins.
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Film >> ‘Win
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As of late, character actor Paul Giamatti has firmly established himself as a hugely successful leading man. That statis was initially achieved in “Sideways” in 2004. His most recent and best work of his career has been in “Barney’s Version” and “Win Win,” concurrently now playing theaters. “Win Win” is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels. Giamatti plays Mike Flaherty, a lackluster lawyer who’s having difficulty making ends meet. For the most part, he’s a good man, a loving father and husband. When Mike represents Leo Poplar (Burt Young of “Rocky” fame), an elderly man in the beginning throes of Alzheimer’s, he grasps a not-so-above-the board opportunity. Leo’s estate pays $1,500 a month for legal guardianship, and although Mike promises Leo that he can remain in his beloved home, he carts him off to a nursing home. Mike rationalizes it as a win-win situation. His little scheme begins to rear its ugly head when Leo’s unbeknownst grandson, Kyle (Alex Shaffer), suddenly enters the picture. Ironically, Mike, who also coaches high school wrestling, discovers Kyle has made quite a name for himself in the sport. When he allows the runaway and abused boy to live
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Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in “Win Win.”
in his home, Mike’s family forges a loving bond with Kyle. But all hell breaks loose when Kyle’s greedy, drug addicted mother (Melanie Lynskey of “Two and a Half Men”) hits town. Giamatti is a genius at playing lovable oafs. In “Win Win” he remains true to form, the king of deadpan, the guy who blends into the crowd but always manages to wheedle his way into his audience’s hearts. We can forgive Mike’s indiscretion because he commits it out of love for his family. It’s so easy to feel sorry for so many of Giamatti’s characters. Those hangdog eyes are irresistibly fetching. Director/writer Tom McCarthy has assembled a wonderfully winning cast in this marvelous film. Oscar-nominated Amy Ryan (“Gone Baby Gone”) is
perfect as Mike’s wife. She allows Giamatti to steal their scenes together, but it’s impossible to ignore her glorious presence. Best of all is Bobby Cannavale, who plays Mike’s bitter, recently divorced friend. He gets all the best lines and delivers them with witty precision. Cannavale also starred in McCarthy’s stunning indie, “The Station Agent.” In a supporting role, he owned the film. McCarthy is known for making movies about quirky people who end up in surrogate familial situations. In “Win Win” all of his characters end up doing the right thing at its conclusion. It’s all tied up in a neat little package with a tidy bow, but in a very good way. “Win Win” is exactly what its title suggests. — Pam Nadon
Orchestra: Mahler 3rd
Gustav Mahler had a long and bountiful career in America as both conductor (he was music director of the New York Philharmonic in the first decade of the 20th century) and composer. Thanks in great part to Bruno Walter and then Leonard Bernstein, Mahler’s music has taken its place in the orchestral repertory. Bernstein was so enamored of the composer, he chose part of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony in 1962 to open Lincoln Center, and the Third Symphony to close his own career with the Philharmonic when he retired in 1969. The problem with playing Mahler symphonies is they require massive orchestras. Massive orchestras cost massive funds. And listening to Mahler is like eating kobe beef. It’s so overwhelming in its richness, much as I adore it, I need rest between servings. I haven’t had much Mahler in the last year, so it was with great anticipation that I entered the Van Wezel to hear the Sarasota Orchestra (beefed up by other area professionals) in the orchestra’s first performance, ever, of Mahler’s majestic Symphony No. 3. Doled out in heaping serv-
ings of intensity over the course of six movements, this is a monumental score filled with tumultuous harmonies, devastatingly beautiful and lush melodic lines meted out in folk songs and Lieder, emotional contrasts, and climax upon climax upon climax. If it’s exhausting to hear, imagine what the orchestral players struggle with over the course of some 100 minutes. It’s physically and emotionally some of the most taxing music I know. A chamber contingent from Key Chorale and the superb Sarasota Young Voices made fine impressions in the fourth movement, but alto soloist, Jennifer Hines’ voice lacked vibrato and warmth, while her distortion of vowels, poor German enunciation and occasional musical mishaps made that section of the symphony disappointing. The orchestra, on the other hand, was at its finest. From the brilliance of the brass to the sonorous strings, this was great Mahler-making. Lief Bjaland drew every ounce of ability from the players, keeping a tight grasp on the loose principals of Viennese tempi. Bernstein and Mahler would have been proud. — June LeBell
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Gorgeous weather and beautiful people took over the bayfront for New College Library Association’s Pique-nique sur la Baie Wednesday, April 6, at Bayside Gardens of College Hall. Bright colors and big hats were the name of the game at this 28th annual spring event. The afternoon — chaired by Veronica Brady, Chris Pfahler and Sally Schule — began with champagne as more than 475 guests arrived, and the glamour continued on the runway, with a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue and designer Craig Signer.
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Scott Collins and Matthew Bower of PNC Wealth Management with Suzanne and Hank Foster.
+ One good turn leads to another … Suzanne and Hank Foster co-chaired the Sarasota Opera Opening Night Gala for two consecutive years. This season they masterminded the logistical tour de force of starting with a performance at the Opera House and wrapping up with a grand gala at the Ritz-Carlton, moving attendees (and their cars!) seamlessly from one venue to the other. PNC Wealth Management sponsored a dinner in their honor March 21, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The PNC gang was out in force including two Scotts — Collins and Merritt — Nancy Masterson, Sheena Robinson and boss Matthew Bower. La vie en rose … The grand finale of the YMCA Foundation’s
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VIP Dinner Series was the Cabaret dinner hosted by Flori Roberts March 28, at Maison Blanche on Longboat Key. Everything was très Francais (and très gai), from the menu to the guests’ apparel, to the accordéoniste, to Flori’s rendition of the song made famous by Piaf.
This year’s 21st annual Florida Winefest is once again featuring a phenomenal lineup of small, producing boutique wineries from California, South Africa, Argentina, Spain and Virginia at an array of events April 28 to May 1. The most intimate are the winemaker dinners. Reservations are still available for the fol-
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one-woman show, “Family Secrets,” at Florida Studio Theatre April 19 through May 1 and simultaneously playing a psychic in “Death Trap,” running at the Asolo through May 14. Whew! … A long, successful run … It lasted 28 years and raised approximately $10 million to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. Now Wendy Mann Resnick is retiring as executive director of United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota/Manatee, Inc. as of June 1. Resnick created and produced one smash event after another, including a telethon that ran for 18 years. An amazing performance by a brilliant and loving woman.
Things to do … Donate your new or gently used handbags for the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s “Handbags and Happy Hour.” Drop them off at Saks Fifth Avenue before the end of April and receive 15% off your purchase that day … Can’t get to Westminster Abbey? The Ritz-Carlton is offering a guest room for the night of April 28, including royal wedding cocktails for two, a butler-served breakfast in bed as you watch the wedding and more for $299. For reservations, call 309-2000 … A one-woman Rep company … actress Carolyn Michel is playing five characters in her
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Sarasota Film Festival | Friday, April 8 | Sarasota Opera House
The Rev. Rick Howell, Margaret Boyd and Brian Hall
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Women’s Passover Celebration
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Wednesday, April 6 | Michael’s On East
Ilene Fox and Nelle Miller
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Lee Peterson with Ed and Mary Lou Winnick
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$449,000 Palm Bay, Siesta Key $3,975,000 Harbor Acres Bayfront Gulfside, Turnkey furnished, beach, pool & tennis! Over 3/4 acre, stunning bay views with Southern exposure. Structure needs renovation or build new. A3939315 Rudy Dudon 234-3991 A3941234 Marty Benson 232-9264
$1,575,000 Waterfront lot at end of cul-de-sac, 150’ of bay front! A3911502
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Emerald Harbor $2,200,000 Longboat Key 1 acre directly on Gulf, 100ft of beachfront. Teri Sax 228-5578 A379491 Owner/agent 586-4052
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