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NEWS

City Commission puts the brakes on hotel addition.

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OUR TOWN

DIVERSIONS

NEIGHBORHOOD

Seva Anthony gives her famous body a break.

INSIDE.

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church and state

Oscar Scherer gets into a natural groove for Earth Day.

By Robin Roy | City Editor

Rachel S. O’Hara

Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O’Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre

+ Bartenders stride into tips for charity Celebrity bartenders Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O’Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre were decked out in their best Western wear during InStride’s charity bartending fundraiser Thursday, April 14, at Polo Grill and Bar. The gals yanked on their favorite boots and cowgirl getups and raised $664.99 for InStride.

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Rae Alexakos, chairwoman Bobbie Lincoln, chapter president Barbara Young, Mildred Straeffer and Betsy Hannan

+ Pi Beta Phi alums honor Founders Day Members of the Pi Beta Phi alumni club of Sarasota-Manatee held their annual Founders Day luncheon Saturday, April 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

The guest of honor was Mildred Straeffer, who has been a member of the sorority for 75 years.

Bobbie Lincoln and Mary Quigley chaired the event.

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The City Commission held a moment of silence at its Monday meeting in honor of two British tourists who were killed Saturday, in Newtown.

The commission’s normal weekly prayer followed.

Belief System After a Sarasota citizen complained to a national group that the City Commission recites a prayer before its public meetings, city leaders received a letter asking them to stop the prayer immediately.

At every City Commission meeting, the city auditor and clerk starts the proceedings by reading a three-sentence prayer.

A national atheist group has cited that invocation as a possible violation of the separation of church and state.

American Humanist Association attorney William Burgess sent a letter April 12 to Mayor Kelly Kirschner and city attorney Robert Fournier, on behalf of an anonymous city resident, asking that the city stop its commission prayer, during which everyone in the room is asked to stand.

“By reciting and coercing others to join in its one particular kind of prayer, the city is infringing upon the rights of each individual to chose to worship — or not to worship at all — in his or her own way,” said Burgess.

Asking people to stand during the prayer, said Burgess, creates a

MEETING PRAYER The following prayer is recited at the beginning of each meeting of the City Commission — the only city board or committee to include a prayer.

“Heavenly father, we affirm our faith in thee. We seek your divine strength, wisdom and guidance in the deliberations that affect the lives of each of the citizens of our community.

In thy name we pray. Amen.”

hostile environment for some, because it becomes apparent who is not participating in the prayer.

According to the AHA, which monitors Constitutional violations, having the same government employee recite the prayer at each

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Case-by-case basis The stop-prayer request of the City Commission was not unique. Similar requests, some even resulting in lawsuits, are occurring all over Florida and the nation.

 Tampa

In 2004, three Tampa City Council members walked out of the meeting rather than hear an atheist, who was invited to provide his own invocation, speak.

And, on at least three occasions last year, the Atheists of Florida asked the Tampa City Council to stop reciting a prayer before its public meetings.

The council chairman, Tom Scott, is a pastor, and he tried to stop a group representative from speaking before the council.

But the council’s attorney overruled Scott and allowed the representative to speak.

The prayer continues.

 Lakeland

The Atheists of Florida sued the city of Lakeland

last year to stop its premeeting prayers.

That lawsuit is still pending. A judge has thrown out the city’s motion to dismiss the suit.

 Pinellas Park

The Atheists of Florida asked the Pinellas Park City Council to replace the prayer with a moment of silence. No council action has been taken.

 Yakima, Wash.

Under threat of a lawsuit from the group, Freedom from Religion Foundation, the Yakima City Council created a disclaimer before its public prayer that indicated participation was voluntary.

The suit is still under consideration.

INDEX Briefs....................4A Classifieds......... 15A

Cops Corner....... 13A Crossword.......... 14A

Letters..................7A Opinion.................6A

Real Estate........ 12A Weather............. 14A

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meeting gives the impression that the prayer is official and is governmentsponsored.

At the April 18 commission meeting, Fournier briefed commissioners on his response to the AHA, which defended the prayer and asked the organization how it wanted to proceed.

He cited a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Marsh v. Chambers, to determine that the city’s invocation does not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

“If there is no credible evidence that the prayer opportunity has been exploited to proselytize or advance any religion, then the court doesn’t even want to look at the content of the prayer,” Fournier said. “So I think you’re OK.” The commission decided not to eliminate the prayer or eliminate the request to stand during the prayer, but not before three citizens spoke on the issue — one in favor of prayer and two against it, including the citizen who initiated the conversation.

Jim Lampl, who sat on the city’s Charter Review Board, said the commission is there to do business for the people, not for a “heavenly father,” which refers to the first line in the city prayer.

“Somehow, we were able to do the job (on the Charter Review Board) without invoking religion,” he said.

Lampl told the Sarasota Observer after the meeting that he was the person who contacted the AHA. He hopes the commission eventually will end the prayer or replace it with a moment of silence.

“I don’t want to be adversarial,” he said, “but I’m hoping (commissioners) see wisdom in omitting the invocation or having a moment of silence.”

Before the prayer at the Monday commission meeting, Kirschner called for a moment of silence to honor the British tourists who were fatally shot Saturday

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011

What is Humanism?

The American Humanist Association defines “humanism” as the ability to lead meaningful, ethical lives capable of adding to the greater good of humanity without theism.

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Lampl said he will keep attending commission meetings but will now remain seated during the prayer and will soon ask commissioners to include a rotation of prayers from different religions.

He will also make his feelings known before the County Commission, which also includes a prayer at its meetings.

Four years ago, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State complained that on two occasions, the county Commission prayer mentioned Jesus’ name.

The county has since stopped allowing clergy to recite the prayer at its meetings.

Now, county employees rotate leading the non-denominational invocation.

And this is not the first time the city has found itself at the center of a debate over the separation of church and state.

In 2005, Chabad of Sarasota placed a menorah at St. Armands Circle Park.

Fournier did not believe that was a violation of the Establishment Clause because a private group, and not city government, was behind the display.

But in 2007, when Hope International Ministries wanted to place a bench at Island Park that read, “Sit here for healing, hope and salvation, in memory of Jesus Christ,” Fournier advised that the bench be rejected.

He believed a good argument could be made that the bench violated the Constitution, because the name “Jesus Christ” was mentioned, which made it appear the bench was promoting one religion, and because Hope International Ministries was donating $1,000 to the city in exchange for the bench, which gave the impression of a joint endeavor.

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request denied

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By Robin Roy | City Editor

Commission not on board with slips City commissioners denied a request to add 16 boat slips to a proposed hotel just off North Trail, which developers say will hinder their chances of getting a high-quality hotel company to join the project.

The development team behind a hotel and marina project in Whitaker Bayou presented to the City Commission Monday the latest addition to its project. The developers thought the addition fit into the city’s priority of North Trail redevelopment.

City staff approved the change.

The Planning Board approved the change.

But city commissioners were not on board.

“It will have significant impact on the neighborhoods,” said Commissioner Terry Turner.

Four of five commissioners turned down a request to add 16 boat slips to the proposed hotel, which has already been approved.

The nine-acre development will be built on the south shore of Whitaker Bayou, just to the west of U.S. 41.

City code does not allow docks in the city, so developers Charles and Kim Githler sought a conditional-use approval for the boat slips.

“We’re developing on North Trail,” said Joel Freedman, the project’s land planner.

“We think the slips will provide a unique (feature) for the hotel.”

Several neighbors, however, were not happy with the plan.

“We had a nice quiet bayou,” said Pola Sommers. “We have no idea how (the hotel and marina) are going to affect (the neighborhood). Now, we’re piling on other (projects).”

Another resident tried to compare the noise that would be generated at the boat slips to that of the race boats at the Offshore Grand Prix.

But Freedman reminded the commission that the bayou had a no-wake zone, so boat engines would not be as loud.

The biggest point of contention arose when Commissioner Dick Clapp and some residents questioned the developer’s compliance with a law that requires the middle 50% of waterway to remain clear of boats or docks.

Although city staff and the Planning Board approved the project, Clapp said

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Some residents are concerned that the addition of boat slips, on the left side of Whitaker Bayou, will create too narrow of a channel for many boaters to be able to maneuver safely.

it appeared that the developer was encroaching into that middle 50%.

Freedman explained that the developers own the submerged land and should be able to use it.

“We pay taxes on that land,” he said.

Kim Githler proposed a compromise in which she would eliminate one boat slip and reduce the size of the remaining 15.

“I’m not looking for a compromise,” said Clapp. “I’m looking for following the law.”

Because some neighbors were concerned that too many casual boaters would try to dock at the hotel, Githler also agreed to only allow overnight hotel guests to use the slips.

But Turner felt there was no way to police that.

In the end, only Commissioner Suzanne Atwell supported the change.

“We don’t need any other barrier to the development of North Trail,” she said.

Githler said she was surprised the com-

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mission denied the request.

“We need as much support from our city as we can get,” she said. “But we see the opposite. All we see is discouragement from the commission.”

Finding a hotel company interested in moving into the Whitaker Bayou property will be more difficult now, said Githler, because several had expressed interest in the inclusion of boat slips.

Said Freedman: “(Commissioners) just threw up The proposed boat slips, a big roadlisted as accessory docks, block.”

would have been connected to the hotel by a small walkway, because the hotel is planned to be built south of Whitaker Bayou.

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By Robin Roy | City Editor

City officials eye addition to brownfield City leaders believe buying a foreclosed property adjacent to the Marion Anderson brownfield would make the brownfield site a better candidate for redevelopment.

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The former Owen Motors property, at 2134 N. Washington Blvd., sits empty after a foreclosure. Now the city wants to purchase the almost two-acre site and add it to the undeveloped Marion Anderson brownfield.

Hoping to make the long-dormant Marion Anderson brownfield more attractive to potential developers, the city wants to buy two adjacent parcels, which have been foreclosed upon, and add them to the brownfield site.

“The brownfield has been identified as a potential candidate for jobs and economic growth,” said David Brain, chairman of the Newtown CRA, which recommended that the commission buy the properties.

Owen Motors had operated its business on the two parcels, which encompass nearly two acres at 21st Street and U.S. 301.

But after the mortgage holder, Stearns Bank, seized the property, it has been vacant.

The City Commission voted to allow the city manager to pay up to appraised value for the property. An appraisal will soon be conducted. The commission will

have to sign off on any purchase, however, before it takes place.

The brownfield itself does not have U.S. 301 frontage, like the adjacent parcels.

“For years, we’ve struggled to do something on (the) Marion Anderson (brownfield),” said Mayor Kelly Kirschner.

“Frontage on 301 — that’s the most valuable asset to redevelop.”

About four years ago, Wal-Mart had proposed building a store on the brownfield site. The company would have paid for the cleanup.

But a national anti-Wal-Mart group came to Sarasota and began a petition drive to defeat the proposed store.

As a result, a voter referendum was passed that raised the minimum wage to $10.70 per hour for any company employing more than 50 people and receiving more than $100,000 in subsidies or tax abatements per year. Florida’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

Only Wal-Mart met those parameters.

The retailer eventually pulled out of the brownfield site, which has sat empty ever since.

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+ Commission selects police panels members The two police panels created to advise the Sarasota Police Department are now complete.

City commissioners appointed four members to each panel, along with the sitting chairmen.

The Independent Police Advisory Panel includes Chairman Elmer Berkel and members Dedra Anderson, William Fuller III, Kelvin Lumpkin and Eileen Normile.

The Police Complaints Committee includes Chairman Ronald Riffel and members Frank Brenner, Sandreanna Everett, Jerry Meketon and John Rivers.

+ City to defend its code enforcement practice One of the tools the city has to help it enforce code violations is placing a lien on “any real or personal property owned by the violator.”

But a ruling in the 5th District Court of Florida against a similar measure the city of Palm Bay uses could place

take effect July 1, the city will look into the possibility of pushing through an ordinance before then, so it can be eligible for the grandfather clause.

The Legislature is continuing its work on a short-term-rental bill that would allow any home to rent individual rooms like a hotel.

The county has ordinances in place that would protect many coastal areas, such as Siesta Key, because the bill would honor all existing local laws.

However, the city has no such ordinances.

City attorney Robert Fournier said the bill currently treats time-share properties as multi-family homes instead of hotels, like the city currently considers them.

Commissioner Terry Turner raised the possibility of the commission creating short-term rental restrictions before July 1.

Fournier said because zoning codes would have to be changed, which is a lengthy process, the city would likely have to enact an emergency ordinance.

He said he wasn’t sure if the issue met the criteria for an emergency ordinance.

What you missed on the Web The top-five most read stories online last week were: • Photo gallery: 2011 Relay for Life (April 9) • Suggestive sign of the week (April 15) • Prime time (April 13) • From homes to hotels (April 7) • Photo gallery: ODA Iditarod Race (April 12)

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The Florida Supreme Court could decide soon whether to take on the district court case.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011

ANIMAL INSPIRATION

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By Loren Mayo | Community Editor

Compassionate Nature Joan D’Avanzo is only halfway in the as Betty White, who was one of the first door when two bundles of energy — a people to sign the quilt, and asked them border collie mix named Molly and a to sign their names on a 4-inch-by-4-inch Rhodesian ridgeback/German shepherd muslin square and send it back. White named Nina — bound forward to greet did return the signed square, along with her with wagging tails and kisses. a photograph of her dog.

The dogs, both rescues, tumble “When I first started the quilt, it was through the house and beg for belly rubs generally for dogs and cats,” D’Avanzo long after D’Avanzo finds a said. “But my own perspot to sit on the back deck. sonal awareness through She opens an album layered the journey has led me to Quilt query with photos and newspaper be much more sensitive to Joan D’Avanzo is clippings of celebrities and the plight of elephants and currently searching U.S. presidents and their tigers and how we as a sofor a place to display pets. ciety treat them. The quilt her animal compasPointing to a photo of is a great way to let people sion quilt. Contact Bernadette Peters and her become more aware about her at Joanbob1@ pup, D’Avanzo reflects on the shelter world through comcast.net. how the album began. Afthe arts.” ter retiring after 22 years To date, more than 100 of teaching high school on Long Island, people, including three U.S. presidents, N.Y., she started volunteering at an ani- artists, writers, humanitarians and acmal shelter. She said it was difficult walk- tors, including former U.S. President Bill ing by the animals that were wearing Clinton, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, tags and knowing they would be eutha- author Maya Angelou, actress Susan nized because of lack of room at the shel- Sarandon and actor/television host Bob ter. That sparked her idea of creating an Barker, have signed the quilt to show animal compassion living quilt to help their support for animals. animals in shelters. “Living” refers to the Harry Connick Jr. signed the quilt fact that the quilt creation is ongoing. while here during the Sarasota Film “The purpose is to draw attention to Festival. Local celebrity Stephen King the plight of homeless animals, but I is next on D’Avanzo’s list. She carefully wanted people who have had an impact selects fabric that represents the person on society to be a part of it,” D’Avanzo who signed it to surround each muslin said. square. She’s already chosen a “dark and D’Avanzo sought out celebrities such surreal” fabric for King’s square. It re-

A Sarasota resident has spent 10 years crafting a living quilt — a work of art inspired by animals.

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Joan D’Avanzo, with Nina and Molly, started an animal compassion living quilt to draw attention to issues surrounding homeless animals. The entire quilt is currently on display in New Jersey, but D’Avanzo is seeking a permanent home for it in Sarasota.

minds her of his novel, “Cat’s Eye.” D’Avanzo originally envisioned a kingsized quilt, but is now three times the size — and is still growing. Accompanying the quilt is list of biographies of those who signed it and information regarding the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the humane treatment

of animals. She is now looking for a local store or business to display the quilt.

“I knew the quilt was an unusual form to raise awareness, but I thought because it was signed by such familiar people who have dedicated themselves to the society through entertainment, arts or military career, it would work,” D’Avanzo said.

The purpose is to draw attention to the plight of homeless animals, but I wanted people who have had an impact on society to be a part of it. — Joan D’Avanzo

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Caution with meter expansion The city of Sarasota began installing parking meters in lower downtown last week. Let’s hope it is not a mistake.

Parking meters in premium areas make a certain amount of sense. We recognize that the city needs to control parking because if it were left wide open, free and no time limits, workers would tend to take up the best spots all day. Merchants are healthier, and therefore downtown more vibrant, when parking spaces are used by many different cars in a day.

So let’s look at the issue in straight economic terms. Parking is a scarcity. It is owned by the city for the benefit of the citizenry, and it needs to be priced so that premium parking spaces, particularly on Main Street, turn over regularly to provide customers convenient access to merchants.

The right plan to do that is good for merchants, good for jobs, good for tax revenue.

The way it has worked for decades to accomplish this is that drivers are allowed to park for two hours for free downtown. A cadre of three-wheeled meter maids chalks tires and tickets people who stay in one spot beyond two hours. But that program is losing up to $500,000 annually, which is not acceptable given the city’s ongoing budget constraints.

Hence, parking meters are being installed. Make no mistake, the city’s budget problems drove this issue. It wasn’t a parking problem. Nonetheless, that does not mean parking meters are necessarily a mistake.

The city is putting in high-tech parking meters in the core lower downtown area, roughly on Main Street from Gulf Stream Avenue to Orange Avenue and on portions of First and State streets and Lemon, Central, Pineapple, Palm and Cocoanut avenues. The cost to park will be $1 per hour, but a person can put in as many hours worth as he wants.

The city is encouraging downtown employees to buy a $40 monthly parking permit to use in one of the two city parking garages — on Palm and at Whole Foods.

The hope is that this plan will have the two-fold advantage of opening up more premium parking spaces for merchants and eliminating the city’s need to subsidize downtown parking.

That hope is probably promoted best by Chris Gallagher, a designer for Jonathan Parks Architect and a board member of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Gallagher points out that in addition to the problem with parking enforcement losing up to $500,000 annually, the two-hour parking is not a good arrangement. He suggests that two hours is insufficient for serious shoppers — which downtown merchants want — and that night-shift workers at the many downtown restaurants and other stores often come in at 4 p.m. and the

to what the market is doing. two-hour limit ends at 6 p.m. That generBut before deciding to expand the meters, ates the problem of employees occupying we urge the soon-to-be newly constituted prime parking spots during the evening City Commission to proceed slowly, collect dinner hours after 6 p.m. data on the price points and be open to Unfortunately, the grand hope is mostly hope, because the city did not do a compre- adjustments. And only if the data is clearly hensive parking analysis. And Gallagher ac- favorable to merchants — which means it would be good for downtown — should the knowledges that he does not have statistics to prove his points — mostly anecdotes and city look at expanding the meters.

One thing the city should consider as part studies from other cities. of a change in parking strategy is That is a red flag for City Commiseliminating the on-site parking sioner Terry Turner — the only mandate for developments of commissioner to vote against the more than 10,000 square feet. parking meters.

When the economy comes Turner, a Ph.D. economist, back, getting residents and worries that rather than helping workers downtown will be intedowntown merchants, the meters gral to making Sarasota’s center could put downtown businesses at more vibrant again. Developa competitive disadvantage to the ers may choose to build parking malls, St. Armands Circle and Lakefor their facility — they know wood Ranch. “It is, in effect, a tax on they cannot sell or lease without downtown businesses and consumadequate parking. But the city ers,” says Turner. He’s right. mandating onsite parking skews He also thinks that just when redevelopment to the small and ineftail is entering a fledgling recovery is a ficient side. risky moment to be trying experiments.

We endorse Turner’s caution. This was a gamble to take to fix a city budget when downtown parking We’re not altogether hip on the latest in feminist thinking, was not broken. being that there are about 14 trillion more important things We are not fans of on which to focus. But we could not let last week’s Equal public subsidies for Pay Day pass without mentioning a few myth-popping facts. any private businesses.

First, it seems the thinking behind gender pay differenBut if we are going tials is that women are paid less than men because they are to subsidize, parktrapped in an entrenched, pernicious, paternalistic society ing would be a better keeping women one step from barefoot and pregnant in the choice than baseball kitchen. stadiums or cherryAnd, then, there is non-fiction. The unemployment rate picked businesses, is consistently higher among men than women, and the particularly for the gap has grown wider during the downturn — 9.3% for men major revenue-generand 8.3% for women (Equal Employment for Men Day!). Is ator for the entire city. this because we are a pernicious, maternalistic society? Of However, one of course not. Women tend to congregate in professions more the great benefits of immune to downturns, such as health care and teaching. the parking meters The fact that men and women choose different career is that they act as a paths also tends to explain differences in pay, along with the sort of market mechafact that on average, men work nearly an hour longer per day nism. UCLA professor and don’t take off a few years to raise children.

Donald Shoup has But here is the kicker. The pay disparity goes the other studied extensively way when controlling several factors. A Reach Advisors study parking meters versus in 2010 found that among single, childless, urban workers free parking and between 22 and 30 years old, women earned 8% more than found that the meters their male counterparts.

— rightly priced — The real problem we have is that men are losing ground to move cars to the most women in their level of education, and so this gap is likely efficient use of a city’s to widen. on-street parking.

So when will the National Organization for Women and The city should conothers behind the Equal Pay Day claptrap stop whipping up sider dynamic pricing false impressions and dividing us along yet another line? that could include difProbably about the time “civil rights” leaders stop promoting ferent rates on streets racism and realize that the United States is the least prejunot in high demand diced, multi-ethnic country in the history of the world. and different rates for In other words: When there is no longer political gain for different times of the doing so. year — mirror pricing

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Scandal reveals lack of oversight For a long time Sarasota County had a decent reputation for being well managed.

But the unfolding procurement bribery scandal that started with the arrest of a county manager last month certainly has tarnished that view.

County Administrator Jim Ley is moving aggressively in response by instituting some broad changes to the county’s purchasing practices. Those changes include largely getting rid of “piggybacking,” the process of hiring a company by using a nobid contract for open-ended services.

That practice was an invitation to abuse, which is what is alleged to have happened. And further, it was a practice highly criticized by local contractors who were not given an opportunity to bid on some contracts for which they were qualified.

Contractors have also complained bitterly for years that the county rigged bid specifications so that only one or a few large companies would be able to compete for the contracts. That sounded like sour grapes, but no more.

One of the primary problems seems to be a lack of oversight of the procurement process up the managerial ladder.

But this is not the only place that the county has oversight problems. The $10 million economic development fund the county established to lure businesses here has become tarnished as well.

Aside from the specious defense of the fund as a critical economic development tool — we prefer a friendly climate for all businesses to cherry-picking businesses with taxpayer largesse — Ley

tacitly acknowledged the problems with the program when he put Chief Financial Planning Officer Jeff Seward in charge of the process of vetting companies for the program.

The commission recently rescinded three grants worth more than $1 million to companies and denied another last week.

Clearly, the vetting process operated by the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. was inadequate.

From scandal and honest acknowledgements of problems, a lot of good can come.

Let those who broke rules and laws pay the price. But also, Ley and the County Commission are right to move to reorganize and do so quickly, weeding out any other employees. The trust of the public is at stake.

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+ Editorial spells out insanity on federal spending

Dear Editor: The April 7 edition spelled out succinctly the “Federal spending insanity.”

The average family’s portion of the national debt was stated as $251,742. If one carries this argument further to see how much debt a family would be allowed to support, say to buy a house, some additional insights can be drawn. At an average family income of $41,957, as stated, a family with good credit, like the United States currently enjoys, would qualify to borrow approximately $215,000 at an interest rate of 5% on a 30-year loan.

Medium credit would only allow approximately $168,000. If one looks at a 20-year loan, considering that each generation should pay for its own debt, then good credit would only allow a loan of $178,000.

If we do not reduce cost there is no way we can pay for our house. If the world financial markets decides we are not serious about our deficit then expect foreclosure.

Bruce Zeitlin Siesta Key

+ Legislature and county not guarding house values

Dear Editor: “Blockbusting” was a term used in the real-estate industry in the 1950s. What it simply meant was unscrupulous realestate people would spread the word that a house was being sold to blacks, Italians, etc. This caused panic selling.

The real-estate agents then benefited from commissions for selling the houses.

What was once a stable area ended up in chaos, with the resultant drop in prices of the homes. Since the housing market bubble broke, we are once again in this

danger but from different perspectives.

The House and Senate are considering bills S0476 and H0883, which take away the right of counties and cities to set their own restrictions on zoning and other building requirements. In the latest compromise, they are agreeing to grandfather in existing rules. However, this is not enough, because it means we won’t control what is going to be needed in the future as other bubbles come and go.

Our county also needs to seriously start enforcing our codes to prevent blockbusting via illegal rentals, business establishments that violate noise, sign ordinances, etc., because they are as damaging as the tactics used based on race and ethnicity in the 1950s. Repeated speeding and stop-sign running need to be brought under control because they reflect on the neighborhood.

Remember the sole intent of the 1950s block busting was to drive owners out and prices down. This is a re-emerging pattern driven by owner/landlords who want to snap up these properties at low prices and then illegally rent them. History repeats itself. We must not allow a few irresponsible and greedy individuals to overwhelm the system. Speak up before it is too late.

Joe Volpe Sarasota

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County will take steps to protect plover nests

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Someone on Siesta Key may have intentionally walked up to a snowy plover nest and stepped on two eggs, crushing them.

Nearly a year after nests of a threatened bird species caused a Siesta Key beach-access point to close, another nest in the same area may have been intentionally destroyed.

Volunteers reported last week that footprints show someone walked out of their way to step on and crush two snowy plover eggs.

The volunteers said the person took direct steps off the path to step on the eggs and then returned to the path.

Snowy plovers are a threatened species. They’re tiny birds that blend in so well with Siesta Key’s white sand that their nests are virtually invisible.

The last comprehensive count of snowy plovers was four years ago, and it revealed that there were only about 200 breeding pairs in Florida, with just 60 pairs making their home along the Gulf Coast.

Twice last May, beachgoers destroyed, possibly intentionally, a nest at Beach Access No. 7, which is at Beach Road and Calle de la Siesta.

As a result, the beach-access point was closed until September when the eggs from that nest and other nearby nests hatched.

The county has committed to closing any beach-access point if a plover nest would be endangered by keeping it open.

The parks and recreation department said that it plans to keep all beach accesses open at this point, but it will keep reevaluating the situation.

Robin Roy

Snowy plover nests were roped off last week near Siesta Key’s Beach Access No. 7.

Because the eggs of a threatened species were harmed, an investigation will be conducted, but Commissioner Jon Thaxton said without clear evidence of who crushed the eggs, an investigation will be quick.

“It’s not like ‘CSI,’” he said.

Before becoming a county commissioner, Thaxton used to be a field volunteer during such investigations.

“If the damage is intentional, you’re typically dealing with a hateful person,” he said. “It’s usually a disgruntled person who has been affected by the measures protecting the animals.”

County officials who have inspected the site said it isn’t clear if the damage was intentional.

Steps will be taken to better mark all plover nests with stakes and ropes.

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Mary Anne Servian sold her Unit 706 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Caroline Naggiar, of New York, for $555,000.

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It previously sold for $560,800 in 2007.

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L. Wade and Suzanne Nault, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 1612 Pine Harrier Circle to H. John and Harriet Landry, trustees, for $550,000. Built in 1985, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,607 square feet of living area.

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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 April 4 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts.

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As a Fine Homes International Specialist, she has sold real estate projects in Europe as well as managed new construction projects in the Sarasota area including University Park and Beau Ciel.

Applicant

Amount $26,595 $15,000 $11,655 $8,440 $6,230

SARASOTA COUNTY Address

Permit

Applicant

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1835 Buccaneer Lane Renovations Joseph Davis 1749 Sandalwood Drive Enclosure Chuck Hollis 8551 Woodbriar Drive Renovations Stanley Fulton 4531 Groveland Ave. Windows/Doors Owen Rhodes 1632 S. Lake Shore Drive Renovations Tracy Gapin

$95,000 $57,900 $46,600 $40,285 $35,000

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Although Linda specializes in high end luxury waterfront property, her expertise spans all price ranges and property types. After working with Linda, her clients often become her friends and give her the finest form of compliment by referring her to their friends. When you’re ready to buy or sell, call Linda at 941-504-0123.

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6934 Belgrave Drive Panels Brett Jacobsen 437 Island Circle Pool Jim Pintauro 724 Tropical Circle Mechanical JG Rubin 1125 Peppertree Drive Mechanical Dino Tosetti 1077 Lake House Circle Mechanical Dorothy Gray

$35,000 $31,500 $13,790 $6,090 $4,870

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8:15 a.m. — 2700 block of Hidden Lake Boulevard. Petit Theft. A homeowner said sometime overnight, someone crept onto his lanai and stole his weight bench, weight bar and 100 pounds of weights.

Sick and tired 9:45 a.m. — 1500 South Lodge Drive.

Criminal Mischief. A woman walked out of her house to see that all four of her tires had been slashed. She said she has a good idea who is responsible. The woman had hired a mother and son to do some painting on her home. She was not satisfied with the work, so she didn’t pay them the full amount. Since then, both the mom and son have been threatening to come to her house to collect the rest of the money.

Up for grabs 12:50 p.m. — 1100 block of Ritz Carlton Drive. Theft. A hotel guest reported that her phone and sunglasses were stolen. She believes a woman who was visiting her took both items. The woman is the girlfriend of her husband’s friend. During the visit the woman got into an argument with her boyfriend and stormed off. The guest thinks as the woman left, she took her phone and sunglasses.

They’ve got baggage 1:03 p.m. — Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Incident. An open suitcase was found in the northbound lanes of U.S. 41. Someone is

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5:40 p.m. — Siesta Drive and Camino Real. Traffic Crash. A city bus was stopped for traffic in the turning lane, when a car behind it rear-ended it. As the bus driver got out of the bus, the young man driving the car backed up and accelerated again into the bus’ rear bumper. The driver then backed up and tried to go around the bus. Instead, he hit the curb and bounced back into the street, nearly hitting the bus a third time. He managed to speed away after that. But the bus driver was able to get his licenseplate number, which was registered to a Bird Key home. Police searched for the car there, but were unable to find it.

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April 13 In the dark 1:03 a.m. — Ocean Boulevard and Treasure Boat Way. Driving Under the Influence. A sheriff ’s deputy saw a car speeding out of Siesta Village, and he began to pursue the car. The driver did not pull over. He kept speeding but turned off his headlights and ran stop signs to try to get away, but he eventually gave up. The deputy soon realized why the man didn’t want to surrender. After failing both breath and sobriety tests, the driver was arrested.

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Average Gulf water temperature: 77.7

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Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected alongshore or offshore Sarasota Friday, April 15, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

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Last weeks Cryptograms 1. She is a great singer with a wonderful range who could really go far. We have had complaints from people who live streets away!

2. A new driver at a messy accident scene was protesting to the other driver.

Bringing out his policy, he shouted: “It can’t be my fault. I have no fault insurance!”

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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

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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

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5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Fl Just 2 blocks south of University

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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

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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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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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Maundy Thursday - April 21

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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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(941)966-3306

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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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222 South Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota 941.955.4263 • www.redeemersarasota.org

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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.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011 Items Under $200 For Sale

Furnishings

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

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ANTIQUE MEDICAL Cabinet $115.

Six drawer wicker chest, 4½ ft tall $65. 941356-3284

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).

ESTATE SALE 9a.m.-2p.m. - Thursday, Apr. 21 9a.m.-2p.m. - Friday, Apr. 22 9a.m.-12p.m. - Saturday, Apr. 23

Homemakers/ Companions CNA’S/ HHA’S

CARDBOARD BOXES- For shipping.

18x18x28. I have 160 boxes. Sell for $1 each. 941-918-9171 EXERCISE BIKE- Schwinn exercise bike, like new. Originally $250, Asking $135 includes floor mat. 941-915-8885 FLOOR LAMP: marble base, 3 arm sockets, $35. Lime green upholstered swivel chair, $35. 941-927-5331.

LIONEL RAILROAD Map, Work Caboose, Searchlight Car, Red illuminated Bumper, Crossing Gate: $199.95. 941 735-1452

Antiques/Collectibles BUYING OLDER paintings; landscapes, beach, watercolors, any subject. Early furniture, oriental rugs, silver, etc. Quality items.

Terry, 941-349-8560.

Manatee Furniture

941-745-2596 3015 1st St. (US Hwy 41) Bradenton SARASOTA BARGAIN Thrift Store & Consignment Center. 1635 12th St., Sarasota. Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers. Furniture, Beds, Dressers, Sofas, Tables, TV’s, Records, Books, etc. Don’t give your items away, let us sell them for you!

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Autos For Sale 2002 LEXUS LS 430 Sedan: 4 door, 112,000 miles, tan with tan leather interior, $12,995.

Mint condition, in and out. Senior owned.

941-320-1609.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale LBK MOORINGS; 45’ slip near bay for rent by owner. Good monthly or longer rates.

941-383-3103.

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KITCHEN CABINETS- 14 White Cabinets, 2 lazy S, sink and hardware $400. Call 941-915-3980 PATIO SET- Iron, cream color includes table, 6 chairs and two chaise lounges $300 OBO 941-915-3980

Want to find a great deal on something you’ve always dreamed of?

Investment Opportunities INVESTOR WANTED - $150,000 for 24 months. 9% annual interest with payments monthly. Well secured/ insured. 941306-6715.

Storage STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer.

Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area. 941-809-3660, 941-809-3662

Help Wanted CAREGIVER/ASSISTANT FOR Longboat lady, live-in 2 or 3 days per week. Nutritional cooking from scratch, experienced in personal care, light housekeeping, effective communicator for daily reporting. We seek intelligent and educated, patient individual with flexible time schedule. Basic computer skills, clean driving record, non-smoking, references in this field essential. $12 per hour on W2; payroll taxes paid by employer.

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Tavern table, Fr. mirrors, tall case clock & clock/barometer; old & new Rose Medallion, good stemware, lady’s desk, primitive child’s portrait, old & new pewter, oil railroad painting, small tea table, candle stand, 4 poster rope bed, tray tables, tea cozy, rattan & mahogany pie carts, set of Blue Indigo by Fitz & Floyd, mahogany Regency style server, camel back sofa, pub table, wing chairs, false fireplace, andirons, rabbit collection, patio furniture, Kenmore stove, side by side fridge, wall cupboard, leather chair & ottoman, vintage linens, brass sconce & chandelier, bricks & yard art, carved birds, swan decoy, books on antiques, wash stand, Biedermeier style furniture, queen bed, quilt, rugs, lamps, painted commode, painted chest, baskets, nice bric-a-brac, electric lawn mower, kitchenware & more.

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Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

2943 Tuckerstown Dr. Sarasota 34231 Beneva Rd. S. of Clark.

Turn west (right) on to Captiva Dr. Right on Tuckerstown Dr. Plenty of Parking.

JEWELRY SALES- Part Time Position.

Queens' Wreath Jewels at The Met on St. Armands Circle hiring part time sales help.

Call for interview 941-388-9800

You Can Make a Difference. Help seniors stay independent. We provide: non medical care, personal care, meals, light housekeeping, transportation & companionship.

Flexible hours available- F/T, P/T, Overnight, Weekends and Live-In. Positions available in Sarasota/ Bradenton/ Venice. To work now fax resume to 941-929-7438 or email: joanieck@comcast.net

Positions Wanted PRIVATE CHEF - relocated to Sarasota area. Will provide healthy, nutritious meals in your home. Also, available for upscale, catered events. Call Jane, 941-275-3097.

Commercial Property For Rent EXECUTIVE SUITES: South Tamiami Trail, Gulf Gate area. Full service conference room. One month free rent. Wireless internet and utilities included. From $250/mo. Call 941-923-6050.

Condos/Apts. For Rent 1BR/1BA: IMMACULATELY clean, nicely furnished, pool, tennis court, walk to shops, near downtown. No pets. $625/mo. annual.

Assigned parking. Water, sewer, pest control included. 941-374-3401.

2BR/2BA ASHTON LAKES, Clark Rd. Over 1200sf with garage. Only 2 miles to Siesta Key. Walk to shopping. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse, RV/Boat storage, full appliances including W/D. $1075 month., Annual unfurnished- Includes water, sewer & cable. Ashton Realty, Joe Bonsall, 941-923-1945 or cell 941-356-6356.

FIRST LIDO 1900 Ben Franklin. Large 1BR/2BA condo. Gulf view from all windows, No obstruction. Rent for 6 months or longer. $1500. 513-834-1410.

PALM AIRE- JUST RENOVATED! Fabulous 2BR/2BA 1st Floor Condo. Tile, Granite, Updated Appliances, Screened Lanai, Garage, Community Pool/Tennis. No Smoking. 1050/mo. Available May 1. Jamie 978-609-4437 SARASOTA, LIDO Key: 2BR/2BA, 2 lanais, pool. Unfurnished. Long term. No pets. $1150/mo. Jared/ Cell: 321-217-9110.

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SPELL-BOUNDING FULL BAY VIEWS. Location is everything. Walking distance to downtown, St. Armands Circle and the Gulf beaches. Boating and fishing are only steps away. 2 bedroom condo, ground floor, covered parking, furnished, boat dock included. Newly renovated pool. 55 and older community. $1200/mo. for 12 months or $1500/mo. for 8 months. Tenant pays electric. Please call Karin Stephan at 941-504-4435.

SOUTH SARASOTA: 1BR/1BA, completely renovated, furnished, paved carport, no back neighbors, clubhouse, pool, laundry.

Excellent location. 55+ community. $450 lot rent per month. Asking $5900.

407-256-3777.

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The Importance Of Being International History will note that by March 2007—with 13,477 properties for sale in Sarasota County alone—our painful, four-year-long market contraction was just getting started. Lackluster sales from the month before created a 25-month supply of available properties, based on closed transactions; and a 23-month supply, based on pending transactions.

As challenging as the market was, there’s little doubt why so many foreign buyers chose to step up and buy. Their economies were booming (still), their currencies were increasingly potent against the dollar; and ours was arguably becoming the best buyers’ market in history. Moreover the U.S.—and particularly Florida—has long been viewed as one of the safest and most desirable havens on earth to own properties.

As these transactions increased, if your goal as a seller was to reach as many of these international buyers as possible, you did the right thing by listing your property with Michael Saunders & Company. Exactly four years later, nothing’s changed.

Our on-going partnerships with the world’s leading referral networks is why international buyers discover properties in Southwest Florida more often through Michael Saunders & Company than any other local independent, franchise or chain. These brokerage partners—who

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operate 6,000 offices with 200,000 agents in 52 countries—include Christie’s International Real Estate, Luxury Portfolio International, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Mayfair International Realty and the European Real Estate Network. Plus, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International refer countless buyers to Florida from thousands of its member offices throughout the U.S. Another reason your home is seen more often by buyers outside the U.S. is our unequaled Web presence; which enables it to be previewed instantly by Internet browsers from Des Moines to Dubai. In addition, our longstanding commitment to technology assures that michaelsaunders.com rises to the top of virtually every search engine query involving real estate in Southwest Florida.

Now, as our market’s recovery quickens, the number of properties for sale has been cut in half—to 6,286—with 6.7 months of available properties based on closed sales; and 4.5 months based on pending sales.

(Source: Trendgraphix, March 2011) With prices this low amid the nation’s economic recovery, domestic buyers from all over are back with a vengeance. Meanwhile international buyers still accounted for 22% of Florida’s existing home sales in 2010. Approximately 13% of these took place in Southwest Florida, with buyers from Canada, the U.K. and Western Europe accounting for most. (Source: Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida; National Association of REALTORS® 2010) Our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World provides

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While many of our agents’ high-value transactions have involved international buyers, most international transactions in the state of Florida were in line with the typical price range identified in NAR’s Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida—from $160,000 to $240,000.

It’s pure myth that international buyers routinely spend more than domestic buyers.

As important as international buyers have been to our market over the past four years, chances are now 5-to-1—and growing—that a domestic buyer will ultimately purchase your property. Therefore, listing it with an agent from Michael Saunders & Company maximizes your home’s visibility to both potential sets of buyers. It’s a fact. Over the past four years, Michael Saunders & Company brought buyers to more dollar volume sales than its next two competitors combined. (Source: Trendgraphix; March 2011) Under these circumstances, we’re fairly confident our sellers don’t mind where the buyers are coming from.

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“Art modeling is fun and flexible,” Seva Anthony says. “I’m in my element when I get to create a character.”

Body of work After spending half of her career hanging from circus ropes and hoofing it in toe shoes and leotards, Seva Anthony learns the art of stillness.

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eva Anthony is sitting in a heavy period costume in an uncomfortable-looking chair, staring out past the glare of a blinding spotlight.

Staring at what exactly is irrelevant. It’s a portrait model’s job to gaze into the abyss.

Anthony will later reveal that during these mo-

ments of quiet concentration, she’s actually trying to be a muse, trying to think specific thoughts that generate “a pleasant expression.”

“That’s what keeps a good model working,” Anthony says. “It’s like in theater: You need to know the show you’re in and play to your audience.”

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ANTHONY from 1 Anthony’s audience on this particular afternoon is a handful of female painters stationed behind easels at the Morean Arts Center, in downtown St. Petersburg.

They seem transfixed by the 52-yearold Anthony, who shows no signs of discomfort or boredom.

Even the little white dog — an indifferent Bichon Frisé named Brise, which Anthony adopted from a circus act 13 years ago — has assumed a motionless position. Curled into a contented ball on a small square of carpet at his owner’s feet, Brise looks as if he’s snoozing in his own living room.

Together, they make a seasoned pair, at once regal and aloof.

As the three-hour portrait session comes to an end, quiet chatter fills the room.

“I think we all captured a little bit of you,” one woman says, scanning her classmates’ work. “It’s amazing.”

Anthony rises slowly and painfully from her chair.

Without bending her knees, she hobbles to the other side of the womens’ easels, giving away the fact that underneath the elaborate hat and velvet cape, her body is aching.

“Oh, yeah, look at that,” she says cheerfully, even though at this point she’s viewed hundreds of paintings of herself.

After a short while she disappears into a back room to get changed. The women pack up for the day and lament the fact that three portrait sessions with Anthony isn’t enough.

They would like to have her for more.

“She’s always inspiring,” says artist Cheryl Yellowhawk, who currently has an exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center featuring two portraits of Anthony.

“I’ve painted dozens of models, but Seva is pretty special. She transforms herself every time she poses.”

Anthony emerges from a room in the

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“We used to do gestures together,” Anthony says of her four-legged modeling companion. “Now we’re both too arthritic for that.” (Anthony’s portrait by Markissia Touliatos)

back of the studio, dressed in loose pink pants and a blue mini dress with short bell sleeves that she’s held onto since high school.

She limps back to her chair. Brise lifts his head and sighs.

“I wanted to be a ballet dancer so bad I forced my body to do things it wasn’t ready to do,” she says. “When you’re a dancer, you have to live for today, and while I didn’t do the coffee and cigarettes things, I definitely didn’t get proper nutrition in my youth. And I pushed myself, ya know?”

She hikes up her pants to reveal two bloated knees.

After spending the first half of her career as a dancer and circus aerialist, Anthony is happy to sit still.

A Sarasota resident since 2004, Anthony has carved out a niche for herself as an art model, posing for students and professional painters at colleges and art centers from Venice to Tampa, including

Sarasota’s Southern Atelier, where last weekend founder and Director Charles Miano hosted a benefit to help raise funds for her knee-replacement surgery.

“It’s almost embarrassing,” Anthony says of the fundraiser. “In the past, I’ve had insurance, but I don’t have it now.

Had I seen this coming … ” She fails to finish the thought, and instead reaches into her bag and pulls out photographs of herself in a jewelencrusted bikini, hanging upside down from a circus rope.

She was 33 years old: all muscle and legs, posture as straight as any ballerina’s, performing what was billed as “The Spanish Web” at the Rio Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas.

“It was a path I wasn’t expecting,” Anthony says of her signature act. “I never intended to join the circus, but my muscularity had always been a detriment to ballet.”

A native of Saranac Lake, N.Y., Antho-

ny came to ballet late. She was 17 years old when she enrolled in her first summer residency program.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in ballet education at Virginia Intermont College, Anthony moved to New York City, where she spent the 1980s working as a dancer and choreographer for a number of dance and opera companies, including Light Opera of Manhattan and the Isadora Duncan Dance Company.

In 1989, as a favor to a friend, she agreed to go on an audition for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

Her friend, a delicate ballerina with a slight build, didn’t get the gig.

Anthony, however, did, signing on as a dancer and aerialist for Ringling’s 52-city Gunther Gebel-Williams Farewell Tour.

The experience would change her life.

“It opened up a whole new horizon,” Anthony says. “Instead of fighting to fit into a mold, I was able to create a life around my physicality. In a sense, I got what I wanted. I was an aerial ballerina, where I was much more suited.”

She shifts her attention to her bum knees, which she hopes to have fixed this summer.

Now an actress, singer and model, Anthony’s career no longer depends on her ability to fly from a rope in a 90-degree arabesque.

“I believe there’s longevity in acting,” says Anthony, who’s appeared on stage with the Banyan and Golden Apple Dinner theaters. “It’s almost like dancing is behind me.”

And “The Spanish Web?” She laughs.

That last time she got on the ropes was during a 2003 performance of “Charlotte’s Web” at the Pendragon Theatre, in Saranac Lake.

She was, appropriately, cast as Charlotte.

“All humility aside,” Anthony says. “I was an amazing spider.”

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‘GoreFest 2011’:

+ Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota allows me to work with as many dancers as possible.”

It also helps that in 1968, the dancer originated the ballet’s lead role.

Asked why she chose to join forces with Sarasota Ballet for the production, Farrell replied, “Why Courtesy photo not? As Mr. Balanchine Suzanne Farrell would say, ‘People spend too much time asking, ‘Why would you?’ when they should be asking, “Why would you not?’”

Pointe taken.

+ ‘See Jane’ make lasting connections at SFF Education Department, See Jane, which works with entertainment companies to combat female stereotypes in Hollywood, will begin to implement media training workshops and filmmaking challenges at local middle schools and high schools — starting with Booker Middle School.

The project marks See Jane’s first educational partnership with a film festival.

+ Carolyn Michel reunites with herself Carolyn Michel is back as Bev, Mort, Rose, Fern and Sandra in the popular one-woman tour de force, “Family Secrets,” at Florida Studio Theatre.

Playwright Sherry Glaser’s semi-autobiographical solo play about a dysfunctional Jewish family premiered off-Broadway in 1993 and went on to become the longest-running one-woman show in offBroadway history.

Michel’s performance last July as all five quirky family members was so incredible, you almost forgot you were watching one actress slip in and out of character.

Not since Eddie Murphy played the Klump family in “The Nutty Professor” has one actor nailed so many

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Carolyn Michel as Bev in “Family Secrets.”

+ CORRECTION

In last week’s “Scene & Heard,” a $35,000 check given to the Asolo Repertory Theatre from Designing Women Boutique, (“Asolo Rep scores big bucks at DWB”) was mistakenly described as a gift from Ethel Taub’s estate.

The grant stemmed from DWB’s fundraising efforts over the past year, not from Taub’s estate.

personalities.

If you missed Michel’s performance last year, now’s your chance to see her again. “Family Secrets” runs through May 1, at FST. For tickets, call 366-9000 or visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

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Sarasota teens are about to learn there’s a lot more to Geena Davis than the mom she played in the “Stuart Little” movies.

At a Sarasota Film Festival luncheon last Friday, the actress announced a year-round partnership between SFF and See Jane, the programming arm of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

Steered by SFF’s Outreach and

Just when the Rosemary District got over the loss of the Sarasota Olive Oil Company, longtime Central Avenue merchant Laura Daniel Gale closed her funky, beloved everything but the girl boutique.

Despite plans to turn the space into a live music Scott Braun venue — i.e., The Laura Daniel Gale Closet, a joint venture with brother-sister rock duo Erin and Mike Murphy of the local band The Equines — the merchant decided it was time to call it quits and focus on other ventures.

While the Murphys are still shopping for bigger digs for The Closet, Gale is focusing on her role as a producer for Plush Entertainment, a DJ/audio and visual-production company whose artists include the Black Diamond Burlesque troupe.

As for what’s to become of Rosemary Rising, the popular holiday street festival Gale spearheaded six years ago?

According to the tireless neighborhood cheerleader, the now-quarterly event will continue. The next one is slated for Thursday, June 2.

Zombies and vampires unite for “GoreFest 2011.” The one-day Hollywood specialeffects event will include live monster-makeup demonstrations and screenings of horror movies by local filmmakers. Be a part of the grisly action from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Art Center Sarasota. Tickets are $5 and benefit The Backroom School of Film and Art. For more information, call 234-3553.

by Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor

Sarasota Ballet dancers rubbed elbows last week with George Balanchine’s famous diminutive muse, Suzanne Farrell.

The former New York City Ballet prima ballerina popped in for a visit Wednesday following Director Iain Webb’s announcement last month that Sarasota Ballet and Farrell’s Washington, D.C.,-based company, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, would be collaborating on a joint performance this October at the Kennedy Center.

During her brief Sarasota visit, Farrell weighed in on why she chose Balanchine’s “Diamonds” for the first-time collaboration.

“It’s gorgeous, elegant and noble,” Farrell says. “And it

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Local teens pen sitcom, Hollywood comes calling Actress, television writer and Sarasota native Castille Landon opens up on the Bradenton set of ‘Workers Comp.’

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The cast of “Workers Comp:” Charley Koontz, Castille Landon, Morgan Fairchild, Robert Carradine and Jennifer Lee Wiggins

“Workers Comp” cast.

Admittedly, Landon was unfamiliar with Fairchild’s work when the actress was first suggested for the role.

“I didn’t fully comprehended the grandiosity of what it meant to have her on board,” she says. “I wasn’t around in the ’80s.”

Landon says she would love to see the show get picked up by a cable network, à la her favorite TV series, “Weeds,” where it could enjoy freedom from censorship.

As a result, she and Sanborn are cutting two versions of the pilot: one with network-friendly language and one where anything goes.

“We’re going to take it everywhere we can take it,” Landon says of the pilot. “But, right now, I’d say it’s more geared toward cable.”

Back on set, she, Carradine and Sanborn are hashing out script changes — in particular whether to change the punch line of a joke from “Fruit Roll-Up” to “a six-pack of beer.”

Carradine is pulling for the beer reference, which is perhaps the most ironic plot twist of the day.

Landon and Sanborn, not yet old enough to drink, are calling the shots on what could be a successful new sitcom starring some recognizable Hollywood vets.

Landon, however, begs to differ.

“I definitely don’t think either one of us gets to completely call the shots,” she says.

“Everyone around us is older and more experienced, so we’re never running on our own with this thing.”

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“I love writing,” Landon says. “But I kind of write to act. Nowadays you can’t wait for auditions to come your way. It’s really hard. Every girl is so beautiful in L.A., and they’re all auditioning for the same parts.

Wearing multiple hats is a pain, but it’s important, especially out there.”

It’s 9 a.m. on a Tuesday, and the “Workers Comp” cast and crew has assembled in an office complex for the show’s second day of rehearsals.

Actors Charley Koontz (“Community”) and Jennifer Lee Wiggins (“House”) are seated at cubicles waiting for their scenes to be called.

Meanwhile Landon and Robert Carradine (“Revenge of the Nerds”) are behind a closed door, yelling expletives in a scripted argument scene that will later get cut from the 30-minute pilot.

“It seems like you’re not reacting to the situation,” Sanborn interrupts. “I think you should really slam the phone down.”

Carradine agrees. On the next runthrough, he slams the phone and the door.

Off set, in a glossy trailer befitting a rock-and-roll band, actress Morgan Fairchild walks by.

Cast as Joan, the eccentric matriarch of the family business — a character based on Landon’s real-life grandmother, Virginia Dorris — Fairchild, along with “Sopranos” star David Proval, is among the newest (and weightiest) addition to the

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“It’s pretty cool that it’s happening here,” says Landon, 19, of the television show she cocreated last year with former Bradenton Preparatory Academy Tom Martin classmate Harrison Castille Landon Sanborn. “The pilot is being shot here because we don’t have the resources to do it in L.A. Our people and equipment are here.”

Titled “Workers Comp,” the show was inspired by Landon’s family insurance business — specifically the outrageous workers’ compensation claims that served as dinner-table fodder when Landon was growing up.

“I’ve heard the stories millions and millions of times.” Landon says. “People were always like, ‘You need to write a TV show about this.’”

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Fleming’s: the art of steak Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rare authenticity. It is unabashedly and unapologetically what its name proclaims — a place to go when your stomach wants meat.

Yes, there are other options on the menu — a foodie friend routinely orders and loves the ahi tuna when she is counting calories, for example. The restaurant hews to high standards in everything it serves, and it has some unique features. But handsome is as handsome does, and this is a steakhouse in the great American tradition.

Nothing makes that point more strongly than Chef/partner Charles Flint’s recommendation for what a first-time visitor should order. His appetizer recommendations are carpaccio and/or calamari. For salad, he suggests Caesar or fresh mozzarella and sweet tomatoes. Flint’s entrée choice is the New York strip steak, which he says “is by far our best steak … you can never go wrong with it.”

His selections for sides are grilled asparagus or Fleming’s potatoes, described by him as “decadent.” For dessert, Flint proposes chocolate lava cake.

Fleming’s menu, however, is far from static. Regular appetizer, soup and entrée specials benefit from Flint’s creativity, as demonstrated by the soup recipe provided in the box. And Fleming’s has plenty of attributes beyond beef. Its “5 for $6 ’til 7” happy hour, for example, offers five cocktails, five wines by the glass and five appetizers plus a burger for $6 each, served at the bar until 7 p.m.

Usually open for dinner only, the

RECIPE

Potato and roasted corn chowder Courtesy of Chef Charles Flint* Yield: six to eight full bowls 1/2 cup diced celery 3/4 cup diced onion 1/4 pound whole butter 1 1/2 tablespoons spice mix Spice mix 1 tablespoon coriander 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 2 teaspoons oregano 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Sweat vegetables with butter about 10 minutes, add spice mix and toast (two minutes).

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Chef/partner Charles Flint and Operating Partner Dean Defebo

restaurant occasionally stages special lunches, such as one planned for April 27 to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day (Reservations accepted from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40 per person). Wine dinners are offered three to four times a year, priced from $55 to $100 per person, each featuring a single vineyard. And there are 100 wines offered by the glass.

And Fleming’s has a new operating partner: Dean Defebo, a native of Pittsburgh who came on as manager in January 2010 and was promoted to his present position earlier this year. He has been in restaurant management for his entire career. The Sarasota Fleming’s opened April 14, 2004, and Debbie Allen, private din-

1 cup white wine 1/2 gallon whole milk 1/2 gallon chicken stock 5 pounds peeled Idaho potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks Add the rest of the ingredients to pot, and bring to rapid simmer, leaving covered until potatoes are completely soft. Using immersion blender or upright blender, puree until smooth and creamy in consistency.

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Roasted corn Shuck kernels from four good-sized cobs of yellow corn. Place in bowl, coat with virgin olive oil and cracked pepper and sea salt to taste. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Potato and roasted corn chowder

ing director, has been there virtually since the beginning. The three make a well-balanced team committed to delivering the consistency and quality — as well as the meat! — for which the Fleming’s brand is known.

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Film >> ‘The

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If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford’s new film, “The Conspirator,” the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

Surratt (Robin Wright), the owner of a Washington boarding house, was presumed guilty and tried as a civilian by a military tribunal. Both factors were a violation of her constitutional rights, but the climate of our country was in a state of chaos. Robert E. Lee’s army had surrendered just five days prior to the assassination, and the level of fear was at an all-time high.

Surratt’s son, John, had been cavorting with John Wilkes Booth for months and suddenly disappeared two weeks before Lincoln was shot. The United States government believed that if his mother’s life were in jeopardy, John Surratt would surrender to authorities. Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy), a Union soldier, is unwillingly put upon to defend Surratt, believing his comrades would consider him disloyal. He soon discovers she could actually be innocent.

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James McAvoy stars in “The Conspirator.”

Redford assembles a bevy of brilliant actors who carry the sometimes slowly paced plot to greatness. Kevin Kline is sublime as the somewhat slimy Secretary of War Edward Stanton. Tom Wilkinson as Sen. Reverdy Johnson is perfect (as always) portraying the outraged defense attorney who turns the case over to Aiken. McAvoy, in his best performance ever, really nabs the ambiguity of his character’s dilemma. Wright’s stoic and staid Surratt, the mother who will sacrifice her life for

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that of her son’s, is beyond gripping.

Redford hasn’t lost his masterful eye or voice behind the camera. His films are as beautiful to watch as they are mentally stimulating. In “The Conspirator,” he tackles the philosophical issues of determining guilt. He maintains that our Constitution must always be obeyed and defended no matter what the circumstances. It’s a resounding message, not to be taken lightly.

— Pam Nadon

La Musica has brought us some stellar programs with equally stellar performers in the past but this year.

Much of what we heard April 10 and April 13, at the Sarasota Opera House, has been quite special.

It was wonderful, for example, hearing violinist Pamela Frank again, after a long absence from performing. Her ebullient personality and sumptuous tone were particularly welcome in the beautifully played Mendelssohn octet for which she appeared with seven colleagues: Anne Schoenholtz, Ruth Lenz, Federico Agostini, Bruno Giuranna, Rebecca Albers, Christopher Costanza and Julie Albers. Schoenholtz, who bore the brunt of much of the melodic line, has a rich, warm sound, and the two quartets — beautifully matched in tone and quality — brought this spectacular work to youthful life that complemented the composer’s teenage exuberance.

Although the young Mendelssohn closed the April 10 program, an early work by an even younger Rossini (he was only 12 when he wrote it) opened that concert: The Sonata a Quattro No. 1. Here, Agostini, Schoenholtz, Albers and bass player Franco Petracchi turned in a beautifully blended, wellarticulated performance that was especially mindful of dynamics and colors that allowed the sparkling wit of the composer to shine.

Another dazzling performance opened the April 13 concert, when French horn ace John Zirbel appeared with Daniel Avshalomov, Frank, Giuranna and Albers for one of the finest performances of Mozart’s E flat horn quintet in memory. Zirbel plays the horn with the same ease most of us brush our teeth, and his consummate mastery of the instrument, coupled with the musicality and blend of his colleagues, made this a breathtaking musical experience.

The Mozart was followed by the world premiere of the “Quintet: 2+3 = 25” by Dick Hyman. It’s a convoluted title, which, according to Hyman, means: two pianos, plus thee stringed instruments, equals 25 (the anniversary of La Musica). But, by any name, it’s a doozy of a piece.

Intricate, with rhythms and syncopations that may boggle the mind but never perplex the ever-present, ever-tapping Hyman left foot, this is a jazzy classic that runs the musical gamut from Poulenc to Gershwin with a Latin dance or two thrown in for good measure. In a way, it’s a two-piano (Hyman and Han) concerto with violin (Schoenholtz), viola (Giuranna) and cello (Albers) in an almost superfluous but mind-bending obbligato. It’s an excruciatingly difficult piece that one hopes will make its way into the repertory of chamber musicians everywhere.

— June LeBell

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COLUMN A blue-ribbon honorary committee gathered in the Northern Trust Community Room April 12, to Molly Schechter kick off planning Phi King, Bunny Skirboll, Betty for “Celebrating Schoenbaum and Dr. Lou Bertha Promises Kept and McKenzie-Wharton.

Dreams Fulfilled — A Big Hug Back to Betty.” The Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center benefit is scheduled for Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency. Co-Chairwoman Bunny Skirboll described Betty Schoenbaum as “a woman who doesn’t want to be honored … a role model and mentor for giving back to the community.” Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton is the other co-chairwoman. The honorary committee numbered no less than 47 and, of course, everybody who was asked accepted!

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Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub, wearing one of her late mother’s outfits.

+ A fitting memorial It seems natural that the family of the late Ethel Taub opted to donate her possessions to Designing Women Boutique. Like the shop, Mrs. Taub was a great supporter of the community and a paradigm of fashion. There was a private

party to preview the sale of her estate, organized in large part by daughter, Marcia Jean Taub. Ronald Taub, sporting a handsome new beard and looking debonair, was charming to all who attended — about 75 invitees. Mrs. Taub’s collection of jewelry, furs and fashion was nothing short of spectacular.

+ Now that’s cooking!

A field report from the Asolo Rep’s “Men Who Cook,” a new event which made its debut April 10, sponsored by and held at the Longboat Key Club: No less than 25 of Sarasota’s leading men each prepared an entrée and served it

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by Mary Mitchell and Angela Stowe for the L’Ambiance Social Club. Chapeaux were abundant at the Ritz-Carlton affair; Doris Kaplan’s vintage red net confection was particularly toothsome. No white gloves, however ... Happy birthday … a small gang of friends, including Michael Scott, Flora Major, Jeff and Giovanna McGrath and Frederic Palluel, made the trip to South Beach the weekend of April 15 to celebrate the natal day of Dr. Bart Price.

BLT … AJC Executive Director Brian Lipton had a bit of fun at the Human Relations Award dinner honoring Gerri Aaron. He described co-chairs Betty Schoenbaum, Dr. Larry Thompson and Teri Hansen as “BLT — delicious and popular but not entirely kosher.” Thompson quipped back that he had never before been referred to as lettuce …

Ooh la la … was the invitation to the April 11 “April in Paris” luncheon put together

from a huge buffet. John Currie claims that his Mexican lasagna was the first dish to be emptied, though there is no official verification. Rumor has it that Scott Anderson’s dish was prepared by Jeremy Hammond Chambers. Tsk, tsk.

Scott Greer, regional president Southwest Florida of BT&T, made his auction debut

selling cakes and raising $3,000-plus.

Beverly Bartner — the event was her idea — couldn’t bake her bundt cake with plums, because she was in London, so she had a friend up North make it and ship it down by Federal Express. See photos on page 13 and online at www.

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This will be the 20th anniversary of the event formerly known as “Going for the Gold.”

It has raised an impressive $6.5 million for the Y Foundation over its history. Chairwoman is Debbie Seitl, and honorary chairs are past leaders from the last two decades: Dale Berkowitz, Veronica Brady, Bonnie Caplan, Debbie Dannheisser, Kim Githler, Heloisa Jennings, Stanley Kane, Gayle Levy, Rick McDaniel, Denise Mei, Betty Menell, Lynn Morris, Gloria Moss, Flori Roberts, Mary Ann Robinson, Donna Simmons, Iris Starr and Cindy Weinrich. Element Au is renowned for its auction, this year under the leadership of Mei. Both silent-and-live auctions are all about experiences, everything from China to throwing out a first pitch at a baseball game and culminating in a “golden bucket” of a year’s worth of fun-and-unusual things to do in Sarasota.

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Sarasota Film Festival added a new twist — and a new venue — to its “Night Under a Thousand Stars” event Friday, April 15, at the Ritz-Carlton Members Beach Club. The vibrant event had people noshing and dancing around the pool and on the beach — and it was topped off with a spectacular fireworks display. Mark your calendars for next year’s festival and events — April 13 to April 22.

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Sharyn and Leigh Weiner with Kyla and Dave Weiner

The Ritz-Carlton Members Beach Club was the perfect spot for Sarasota Film Festival’s Night Under a Thousand Stars.

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Michelle Detweiler and Brandy Feliciano

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Joe Steen, Diana Weiner, Nevin Weiner and Johnny Crichton

Betty Greenspan and her son, Shaun, with Andrzej Mrotek

Kimberly Wetherell with Dr. Jill Morris and Dr. Burr Bakke

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Sarasota Film Festival | Wednesday, April 13 | Sarasota Yacht Club

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Before John died in 2009, he said leaving a legacy with the Community Foundation was like having a son to carry on the Sandefur name and philanthropic spirit. We’re so grateful that Tana and John have partnered with us to protect the future of the things they love.

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It’s not surprising that Tana Sandefur studied social work at The Ohio State University. She and her late husband, John, have given their hearts, time and resources to improve so many aspects of life in Sarasota. For years, Goodwill, the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, WEDU, State College of Florida, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPAARC) and others have benefitted from their generosity.

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Filmmaker Tribute Event Sarasota Film Festival Saturday, April 16 Sarasota Opera House

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Reach Out Recovery Awards Celebration Dinner

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