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+ Mother officiates at son’s wedding Dorothy Williams, president of the Tiffany Plaza Condominium Association, received her Justice of the Peace certification last week after her son, Bryant Dowden, told her of his plans of getting married on his parents’ 25-year wedding anniversary, Aug. 16.

The certification course took about three hours.

The beach wedding between Dowden and his new bride, Jo-Jo Dodd, lasted an hour. The wedding party and guests celebrated at the Lazy Lobster restaurant afterward.

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Prudential Palms closes office Real-estate broker Helen Sosso will close five Prudential Palms Realty offices to reduce costs.

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On March 24, 2008, the 4,500-square-foot Longboat Key branch of Prudential Palms Realty office opened. At the time, the branch, located at 2 Ave. of the Flowers next to the Longboat Key Publix, housed 30 agents. Prudential Palms Realty founder and CEO Helen Sosso told

the Longboat Observer that her company had signed a five-year lease for the office.

Now Sosso, a prominent residential real-estate broker in the SarasotaBradenton market, has slashed the size of her business.

Sosso, who runs Prudential Palms

Realty in Sarasota and Prudential Lakewood Ranch in east Manatee County, will downsize her firm to capture more market share through technology.

“I’ve been trying to migrate to this model for 24 months,” says Sosso.

“But I didn’t have the group of people to support it.”

The reborn Prudential Palms in Sarasota will be run out of two of-

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+ Share your Sept. 11 memories The Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers and Pelican Press staffs are preparing a special issue for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Part of the section will include readers’ memories of that tragic day. Tell us where you were; share a special memory; write a tribute; or send us a photo. Email your memories to 9-11Tribute@YourObserver.com.

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Turtle nest openingS • will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Mark II, 4215 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Park at Mark II, Sea Club or Turtle Crawl Inn. The opening will be canceled if there is a heavy storm approaching.

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Emily Yanes got creative while vacationing with her family at the Veranda Beach Club this summer. Since 2005, Yanes has enjoyed using food coloring to create fanciful and oversized objects sculpted in sand. This year, inspiration struck her while walking past Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar on St. Armands Circle. Yanes is currently working on her master’s degree in interior design at FSU.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Manatee pares patrol funds The Manatee County Commission gave the town less than half of the $76,500 it requested for ongoing marine-patrol operations.

The recent beach renourishment project deposited more than white sand on Beer Can Island.

The expanded shore means that more visitors can enjoy the beach, meaning that the northend beach is more packed than ever with boaters and beachgoers, particularly on weekends. And it’s

an area that already required significant marine-patrol resources.

“Now that we’ve got a renourished beach, the crowd is stretching around the corner,” Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told the Manatee County Commission at its Aug. 23 meeting.

To help the town with the costs

of patrolling not only Beer Can Island but marine patrol and rescue for the Manatee County side of the island, Brown requested $76,500 — $55,000 for police and $21,500 for fire rescue — from the county in West Coast Inland Navi-

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What is the WCIND? The West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) is a four-county special taxing district comprised of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. According to its website, wcind.net, the district “assists in the planning and implementation of waterway projects that promote safe navigation and the enjoyment of water-based activities such as boating, fishing and beach recreation.” It has an annual budget of approximately $2 million.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Police get break in Key vehicle burglary cases A man has been arrested and charged with recent vehicle burglaries on Longboat Key and Holmes Beach.

According to a news release, Richard Iannuzzi, 42, was arrested by St. Lucie County Sheriff’s deputies Aug. 7 on outstanding Sarasota County warrants for dealing in stolen property. During their investigation, deputies found a stolen credit card from a Holmes Beach case. Deputies notified the city’s police, which relayed the information to Longboat Key police.

Longboat Key police interviewed Iannuzzi Aug. 11, after he was transferred to the Sarasota County Jail. The report states that Iannuzzi admitted to several Longboat Key car burglaries and directed police to the Broadway and Poseidon beach accesses, where the burglaries occurred, and provided descriptions of the vehicles he broke into and the items he stole. He also allegedly showed police where he committed two vehicle burglaries on Holmes Beach. Iannuzzi also identified a location where he had discarded some stolen purses, which were found by citizens and turned over to Longboat Key police during the past

month, the report states.

Police also interviewed two people at a Bradenton location.

One individual, who was Iannuzzi’s girlfriend, turned over multiple items that she said he left in her vehicle, including four GPS units, three digital cameras, a bag of J. Crew clothing with price tags attached worth in excess of $700, power chords, tools, a bag, eyeglasses, contacts and sunglasses, some of which were identified as stolen from recent Longboat Key car burglaries. According to the report, Iannuzzi’s girlfriend had already sold some property that he gave her.

The report states that the investigation continues and that charges are now pending on five Longboat Key cases and two Holmes Beach cases. According to Sarasota County Jail records, Iannuzzi is being held on $20,000 bond and has been charged with contempt of court for dealing in stolen property, along with two counts of unarmed burglary on an unoccupied conveyance.

CLOSING / FROM PAGE 1 fices downtown instead of seven spread throughout the county. The Lakewood Ranch presence, meanwhile, will continue as is. Although she holds the titles of president and CEO, Sosso does not have an ownership stake there and holds only a minority ownership stake in Prudential Palms Sarasota.

The combined operations will have about 80 agents, says Sosso.

At its peak, the firm had nearly 200

PATROL / FROM PAGE 1 gation District (WCIND) funds.

Brown asked for the funding on a one-time basis for the upcoming fiscal year, because current county policy requires WCIND funds to be used for new projects and limits use to projects such as boat ramps, navigational aids and dredging. Before next year, he hoped to discuss a possible policy change with the county that would allow the use of funds for patrols.

The change would open the possibility for a relationship with Manatee County similar to that which the town shares with Sarasota County, in which WCIND funds are used for capital and operating expenses that allows communities in Sarasota County to support each other’s marine operations. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, so Sarasota County pays only for actual hours on the water.

Brown laid out the town’s case for WCIND funding in an Aug. 16 letter to Manatee County commissioners.

But she met with several Sarasota agents in recent days about the closure who convinced her to give the new model a chance in both locations.

The Prudential Palms contraction created a buzz in the local real-estate community. In a statement released Aug. 22 through her public relations firm, Grapevine Communications, Sosso addressed rumors that the firm faced deeper financial troubles. She says the firm has “no plans to file bankruptcy.”

“The majority of our public safety marine efforts take place in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key,” Brown wrote.

“In fact, the single location that requires most of our time is Greer Island (Beer Can Island) which is actually a county-owned property located on the south side of Longboat Pass.”

After discussion, the commission agreed to funding, but not in the way that the town had hoped.

The town will receive $30,000, rather than the $76,500 it requested.

And the funding will come from the county’s contingency fund, rather than WCIND funding.

In discussing use of WCIND funds, commissioners worried that making an exception for the town would set precedent.

“If we open this up, I’m thinking the mayor of Holmes Beach or Anna Maria might come up here and ask for the same thing,” said Commission Chairwoman Carol Whitmore.

Whitmore also suggested that the county could shoulder some patrol responsibilities because

of a new marine-rescue facility on Bradenton Beach, where the Manatee Sheriff’s marine patrol will be based.

Commissioner Donna Hayes worried that the request would return year-after-year. She said that the town receives funds for projects such as “a $200,000 very low ridership transit system.”

“We have to set priorities, and I think you folks are going to have to say the same thing,” she said.

Commissioner John Chappie said that the county needs to reevaluate current responsibilities, citing patrol agreements that the county has with other law-enforcement agencies that it doesn’t have with the town. But he didn’t believe that a special exception would cause too much harm.

Commissioner Joe McClash proposed a compromise and noted the importance of revisiting patrolling duties.

After the meeting, Brown said that he was pleased that the town received some funding although he was disappointed that it didn’t receive the full amount. He said he hopes to revisit the policy in the future with commissioners.

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“I’m eliminating offices that weren’t making any money,” Sosso told The Observer. “Real estate doesn’t have to be done in offices.”

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Hurricane Irene to blow past Longboat The town prepared for the wrath of Hurricane Irene by checking power generators, ordering fuel and instructing employees to implement a personal hurricane plan in case they would be needed for emergency duties.

“We’re taking Irene very seriously,” said Juan Florensa, director of Longboat Key Public Works, Monday, Aug. 22. “Its projected path could brush through Florida.”

Florensa said that the town was treating Irene as the first major storm of the season.

Fortunately, by Tuesday, Aug. 23, Irene’s path had shifted away from Florida.

“I hope that it misses the entire East Coast altogether,” Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said.

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St. Denis said that the town began storm preparations on one other occasion this year and had begun winding down hurricane proceedings by Tuesday.

“We started the process of getting everything ready,” he said. “Once we have 72 hours, there’s a series of steps that each department takes.”

Although Irene never appeared to be on track to hit Longboat Key, the island, along with most of the state, was originally included in the National Hurricane Center (NHC) cone, which projects the potential one- to three-day track area. The town begins making emergency preparations more than 72 hours before a storm.

According to the town’s hurricane preparation plan, at pre-72 hours, staff makes

a variety of preparations, including fueling up equipment, ordering fuel-storage tanks to be topped off, establishing contact with debris-removal contractors, preparing critical records for transport and instructing employees to implement a personal plan so that they can be prepared for their emergency duties.

Both Florensa and St. Denis said that the town learned from Hurricane Charley, which struck the Port Charlotte area in August 2004.

According to Florensa, the storm was originally headed toward Longboat Key but changed path at the last minute — which shows the need for advance preparation.

St. Denis said that town staff traveled to

the impacted area after Charley immediately after the storm and later returned to assess the situation. Most major changes to the town’s hurricane plan occurred in 2004 and 2005, although the town continues to tweak its plan. For example, in the event of a Category 5 storm, all landmarks could be wiped out, meaning that officials wouldn’t have a way of knowing where structures were located. As a result, over the past year, the town has given landmarks GPS coordinates.

Although Irene will bypass Longboat Key, the island might not have seen the last threat of a hurricane. Although hurricane season begins June 1, it doesn’t end until November — and September is often the most active month.

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Coral Hospitality

Editor’s note: In the following weeks, the Longboat Observer will profile each of the four finalists for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment. This is the second installment of company profiles.

The Naples-based company is a finalist for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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John Ayres Jr. remembers the days when he used to visit the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

The founding partner of the Naples-based Coral Hospitality got to know longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber and his daughter, Colony President and General Manager Katie Moulton, years ago as hoteliers in Southwest Florida and often enjoyed bringing his children to the Longboat Key resort.

“It was such a great family place,” he said. “It was always a wonderful, first-class environment.”

The Colony has now been closed for one year, and Coral Hospitality is one of four remaining candidates to redevelop the resort. Ayres thinks the Colony is in need of good problem-solvers, and problem solving is what he thinks is his company’s strength.

It formerly managed the new, $140 million Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, when it opened in 2005.

“When we went to do the Sandpearl, nobody thought you could put a four-diamond resort on Clearwater Beach,” Ayres said. “We not only hit our performance goals, we exceeded them.”

In 2006, the company completed a two-year, $12 million renovation of Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island — a property that, according to Ayres, faced many of the challenges, such as legal issues, that the Colony now faces.

And, when Credit Suisse foreclosed on the Gansevoort Miami Beach hotel in 2010, it selected Coral Hospitality to manage the resort after a nationwide search — a coup Coral Hospitality CEO Lee Weeks compared to “getting the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.”

Ayres founded Coral Beach Hotels & Resorts in 1988.

Coral Hospitality’s website, coralhospitality.com, states: “A talent for locating and acquiring aging hotels in prime

John Ayres Jr. Founding partner John Ayres Jr. began his hospitality career in Bermuda and went on to serve as managing partner of the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples for 12 years. Additionally, he was owner/operator of Fultons Folley, a distinctive carriage trade restaurant, in New Jersey.

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Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. locations, infusing them with capital, instituting top management and conducting international marketing successfully resulted in the generation of significant profits and the return of the properties to their former significance.”

In 1999, Ayres partnered with Weeks to form the Coral Beach Club Co., a management company based on the partners’ shared philosophy that clubs are hospitality ventures that could benefit by taking on many hotel industry systems and procedures. Coral expanded to include residential management in 2002. Two years later, Coral Beach Hotels & Resorts merged with Coral Beach Club Co. to become Coral Hospitality, which, according to the website, allowed the partners “to streamline their operations into a single management entity for hotels and clubs.”

The company now manages approximately 35 luxury hotels, golf clubs and condominium associations.

And one key to the company’s

success has been its ability to solve problems by adapting to market needs.

Last September, after landing the Gansevoort Miami Beach deal, Weeks told the Gulf Coast Business Review that five years earlier, the company planned to manage condo hotels — not get into the foreclosure-management side of the business. But with institutional lenders increasingly acquiring luxury resorts through foreclosure, those management services became increasingly in demand.

Also key to the company’s success has been smart growth.

“We never grew the company until we had the finances,” Weeks said.

Weeks said that the company focused on expanding its portfolio carefully, even during the boom.

“It’s not about volume,” he told The Review.

Weeks said the key to managing hotels well is to “create a culture of service.”

The key metric in the hotel business is “revenue per avail-

able room.” Known by its acronym “revpar,” it’s a product of occupancy and average daily room rate. Some hoteliers lower rates to boost occupancies, but Weeks falls squarely in the rate camp to boost revpar.

“It’s all about the rate,” he said. “The occupancy will never get you there.”

Customers at luxury resorts will pay the full rate if they perceive value, Weeks says. For example, at Coral-managed resorts, guests pay one fee that covers everything from bottled water to Internet access. The resorts maintain the rate but they don’t “nickel and dime” guests, resulting in better revpar than competitors, the company says.

Although company officials can’t discuss specific plans for the Colony, Ayres said that its ultimate goal is to restore the property to a four- diamond resort — something he believes that all involved parties want.

“We want to bring it back to the good old days,” he said. “We believe that the spirit of the Colony is still there.”

Lee Weeks Chief executive officer CEO Lee Weeks’ career includes executive positions at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples; Grand Wailea Resort & Spa in Maui; the Atlantis Resort & Casino on Paradise Island, in the Bahamas; and LaPlaya Beach Resort in Naples. His responsibilities have ranged from hotel, club and resort operations, including food and beverage, golf operations, administration, human resources, finance and accounting systems.

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+ Duncan proposes Code Enforcement workshop

of sharks that are caught. Scientists will collect a blood sample from each caught shark and use the accelerometer to measure stress-related hormones in the sharks’ blood. The study will help resource managers maintain healthy shark fisheries.

Commissioner Jack Duncan suggested discussing the integration of some code-enforcement duties into police activities as a future commission workshop agenda item. In an email to Town Manager Bruce St. Denis, Duncan suggested that providing code-enforcement training to police could allow the town to quickly identify violations without increasing costs.

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Accelerometers have motion-sensing technology found in Nintendo’s Wii and smart phones.

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Mote Marine Laboratory a $192,000 grant to study how sharks fare after anglers release them.

In the study, Mote scientists will record fine-scale movements of released sharks in unprecedented detail, using accelerometers, or tags with motion-sensing technology, which will be attached to the dorsal fins

+ Legislature to hold redistricting hearing The Florida Legislature will hold a hearing to discuss redistricting of the Sarasota/Manatee area, includ-

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The most read stories online last week were:

1. “Eliminated Colony developer takes his case to unit owners” (Aug. 17) 2. “Chef Jamie Gregorich eliminated from Hells Kitchen” (Aug. 15) 3. “Chefs prepare elegant food at Sands Pointe” (Aug. 17) 4. “Colony battle wages on in appeal” (Aug. 17) 5. “Brenner makes recommendations for budget surplus” (Aug. 15)

ing Longboat Key districts. The hearing will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at New College’s Harry Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Place, Sarasota. To RSVP, go to http://www. flsenate.gov/Session/Redistricting/ RSVP/08-30-2011-Sarasota.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Longboat lull: the final days of August The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

The kids are back in school, but the snowbirds are still up North.

We’re nearly three months into hurricane season, but the biggest threat of storms lies in the weeks ahead.

It’s no wonder that the last week in August often comprises the dog days of summer. Even the Longboat Key Town Commission takes a recess for most of the month.

But although the last week in August may seem slower than a nesting sea turtle crawling to shore, it isn’t always slow season when it comes to news. Here’s a sampling of the big stories from the final week in August from the Longboat Observer’s 33 years of publication.

 Murder and mayhem Issue: Aug. 25, 1978 Two men and a 15-year-old girl escaped from a Washington State prison work-release program, stole a series of cars — and, somehow, found their way to the Longboat Key Holiday Inn. As one man, Steven Critzer, began drinking Volcanoes at the hotel lounge, a bartender told a Longboat Key detective who was having a drink that he thought he saw a gun on Critzer. The detective searched Critzer and found nothing. But within 30 minutes, Critzer had taken four hostages on the beach. Critzer then tried to take 17-year-old Edward McWilliams, who was on vacation with his family, hostage.

McWilliams allegedly challenged Critzer, saying, “What are you going to do if I don’t — shoot me?”

Tragically, Critzer shot and killed the teen.

A two-county, multi-agency manhunt ensued, with Critzer taking cover behind St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and police and SWAT team members taking their pursuit to the rooftop of Pattigeorge’s. Critzer was captured 12 hours after the shooting and eventually sentenced to life in prison.

 The road to Y2K Issue: Aug. 31, 1979 Fortunately, crime sprees aren’t the norm around here, and the frontpage story Aug. 31, 1979, was much more in Longboat Key’s style.

The Florida Department of Transportation looked ahead to Longboat Key’s future in the year 2000, from which the “public stayed away in droves.” The FDOT official predicted that by the new millennium, Longboat Key would have a bridge stretching from mid-Key to mainland Bradenton — and that $78 million in funds “might” be available.

The official’s crystal ball also included a four-lane Gulf of Mexico Drive.

The sole attendees were two Longboat Observer reporters, former Commissioner Sidney Ochs and former state Sen. Pat Neal.

Neal said he was “too confused to comment.”

 Law and Order: Longboat Key Issue: Aug. 27, 1981 Aug. 24, 1981, was a day of his-

toric proportions for the town of Longboat Key: The newly formed Code Enforcement Board met for the first time on a Monday morning and discussed ground rules, procedures, forms and a list of alleged violations. Making the short list for the next month’s meeting: a single-family property with two units, a garage improperly converted into a dwelling unit, a dock being used for restaurant seating, an improperly installed air-conditioner, sailboat interference with canal navigation and illegal paving.

Residents, you’ve come a long way: This year, the majority of Code Enforcement meetings have been canceled because most property owners have learned to solve their code conundrums without taking matters to the board.

Déjà vu all over again?

 Beefed-up security Issue: Aug. 27, 1998

Longboaters often say they want to “Keep Longboat, Longboat.” Judging from these headlines of yesteryear, that doesn’t seem to be a problem. These headlines from the end of August in years past look they could have been ripped from a current newspaper.

A plain-clothes police detective witnessed a 67-year-old Nebraska man sit down under a beach umbrella and disrobe. Police arrested the man on exposure of sexual organs and undressing on the beach. But here is the naked truth about the summer of ’98: It was just one of the many lewd acts that occurred on the island’s beaches. Earlier that month, a couple was reported to be having sex on the beach — and we’re not talking about the drink — in broad daylight. To combat the inthe-buff bandits, police stepped up enforcement, posing as beachgoers in some cases.

“We believe there are more than just him out there,” said then-Police Chief John Kintz.

• “Turtles continue to hatch” — Aug. 31, 1979 • “(Firefighter) union negotiations remain at impasse” — Aug. 28, 1986 • “Hearing airs Key’s trolley concerns” — Aug. 26, 1993

 The dark truth Issue: Aug. 28, 1997 The dark truth about the town: In the summer of 1997, it wasn’t exactly keeping nesting sea turtles in the dark. In fact, a letter from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), revealed that the town was the worst violator of its own policies. The letter indirectly blamed the town and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for two streetlights that led to a minimum of 555 disoriented hatchlings and 28 turtle deaths. The DEP then went on to give the town a few

• “Community Center concept due in next two months” — Aug. 26, 1993 • “Klauber to town: ‘I will fight to the end’” — Aug. 24, 1995 • “Pilots oppose mid-Key flights” — Aug. 29, 1996 helpful tips: Place shields on the lights or switch to low-pressure sodium fixtures.

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The real charter debate The Sarasota County Charter certainly doesn’t register as a nerve-twinger on Longboat Key like, say, installing a cell tower on the north end of the island. And half of the Key — the Manatee County half — if not the entire island, probably couldn’t give a whoopdedoo about the proposal that the Sarasota County Charter Review Board was expected to vote on Wednesday night.

That proposal, in the accompanying box, has become a tempest in Sarasota County among those who pay close attention to local government.

The originator of this proposal is Kathy Bolam, the Venice resident who ran for election to the Sarasota County Charter Review Board but lost by 113 votes and subsequently ended up in court with Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent. Their dispute was over whether Dent pressured Bolam to concede her loss to avoid a recount.

Though not elected to the charter review board, Bolam nonetheless pressed on and submitted her proposed amendment to the sitting board for consideration to be placed on an upcoming countywide ballot.

If you read it, you don’t have to make much of an intellectual leap to realize Bolam has a lot of opposition. Any time you start talking about placing ironclad limits on how modern-day government bodies can spend money, the redistributionists, power-grabbers and leeches go into attack and defend modes. Attack the assault, and defend their share of the taxpayer take.

It’s no surprise, for instance, that our counterparts across the bay editorialized against it. “The proposed amendment is simply unworthy of consideration by county voters,” it said. A week earlier, Cathy Layton, a good-standing Republican, businesswoman and member of the charter review board, also editorialized against the proposal. Describing herself as a constitutional purist, Layton said she “writhes” at cluttering the U.S. and state constitutions “with whims, mandates and special-interest measures.” Likewise, the county charter. Layton contends how the County Commission spends money should be governed by ordinance.

To further complicate the issue, Layton said the board’s research revealed that if Bolam’s amendment became law, county government would be required to take over providing a “staggering” number of state and federally mandated services that are now administered by non-profits hired by the county.

Layton doesn’t think county voters should be given the opportunity to vote on Bolam’s amendment.

On one point, we are on Layton’s team — loathe to clutter constitutions and charters with junk. The epitome of this was when Floridians added to the state constitution an amendment that prohibits certain kinds of cages for pregnant pigs.

But we’re also loathe to elected officials making value judgments on what issues are worthy or unworthy for voters to decide.

Yes, we’re a democratic republic that elects representatives to determine governance.

But when elected officials ignore the people, our nation’s philosophical core says

Bolam Amendment The Sarasota County Charter Review Board was expected to vote Wednesday night on whether to recommend the proposed amendment be placed on the Sarasota County ballot.

Section 5.5 Residents/Citizens of Sarasota County reserve the right to directly fund by means of their own personal finances non-profit community organizations whether it be for charity, education, child care, self-help, the arts, science, beautification or neighborhood improvements. Therefore, the Sarasota County commissioners are restricted from distributing funds via grants to charitable, educational, civic, homeowner, neighborhood, arts, science, non-profit organizations through grants (Contracted Human Resources) and any other names for funding or types of organizations/ groups not mentioned herein.

Guidelines for Placing QUESTIONS ON BALLOT

4The charter review board’s bylaws state: 4.10 When evaluating proposed Sarasota County Charter amendments, the Board shall consider the following guidelines: 4.10.1 Constitutionality of amendments should not be doubtful, e.g. conflict with the Constitution, or Statutes, or Statutory preemption.

4.10.2 Amendment and ballot language should be clear, concise, and understandable.

4.10.3 Amendments should consider impact on County government.

4.10.4 Amendments should attempt to avoid specific, static dollar amounts that can only be changed by an amendment to the Charter.

4.10.5 Amendments should not reference State Statute numbers; titles should be used instead. Amendments should not duplicate Statute provisions.

4.10.6 Amendments should avoid usurping the Board of County Commission’s authority.

4.10.7 Amendments should avoid matters that would be more appropriate as Ordinances.

4.10.8 If a proposed Charter Amendment does not meet the above criteria, other means of addressing the problem may be suggested.

people have a right to take their grievances to the people at large — government by the people. Let the voters ultimately decide.

The risk, of course, is they adopt dumb things like pregnant-pig amendments. But the longstanding intent of the Founders was to rely on the intelligence of the marketplace, of the voters; give them the freedom to decide. Denied that right,

THE CASTAWAY by Jorge Blanco

Americans, in general, recoil.

Here’s what is going to happen next: A grassroots petition drive ultimately will succeed placing Bolam’s amendment on the ballot. And then voters will have to decide: Is it worthy to be codified?

The way it is written, no.

It’s the proverbial rug that has been covering a floor for years. You don’t know what’s under it — the unintended consequences. The wording of this proposal can be treacherous: What, for instance, is the definition of “distributing,” of “grants” or the meaning of “any other names for funding” or “types of organizations/groups not mentioned herein”? You can envision, if it passed, the future lawsuits between the County Commission and citizens groups.

From a larger perspective, you can see the roots of Bolam’s Amendment. She, like so many Americans today, is frustrated and sick of watching every level of government take money by force from taxpayers and redistribute it to people, activities and programs that go far beyond what the Founders saw as the role of government.

We have “grants” (tax dollars) to individuals for downpayments to buy homes; we subsidize businesses that want to produce entertainment films; we give grants to help finance the arts.

Harvey Golub, former chairman and CEO of American Express, questioned similar activities on the federal level in Monday’s Wall Street Journal: “Do we really need to spend money on solar panels, windmills and batteryoperated cars when we have ample energy supplies in this country?” he wrote. “Do we really need all the regulations that put an estimated $2 trillion burden on our economy by raising the price of things we buy? Do we really need subsidies for domestic sugar farmers and ethanol producers? … Why do we spend billions on trains that no one will ride? Why do we keep post offices open in places no one lives? … Do we really need an energy department or an education department at all?”

The message should be clear: Kathy Bolam, Harvey Golub and millions and millions of other Americans want government scaled back, severely restricted and out of their lives. We are objecting to how the role of government has evolved.We are protesting that, in spite of our clearly articulated U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution and local charters, our elected representatives have taken the role of government far beyond its original bounds.

The preamble to the Constitution spells out those bounds — “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity … ” Promoting welfare is not confiscating others’ money. Securing the blessings of liberty is protecting our right to our property and fruits of our labor.

We support the concept behind the Bolam Amendment. But in truth, before it comes to a vote, it needs refining and recrafting on the true role of government.

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Town staff hard at work on Key developments

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tee and has received feedback from it, as well, and, as recently as last week, I traveled to the Publix headquarters in Lakeland to meet with individuals at the corporate level to further discuss their plans and the town’s goals.

Although I have heard some say that the town has not been proactive in reaching out to Publix, I believe the opposite is true: We have been involved since the beginning in a proactive and positive way. Our town center is an important place on Longboat Key — it is where we meet and greet our neighbors and where visitors form first impressions of our island and community. Publix has indicated its willingness to work with us while remaining true to its own standards and brand, and although there is still much work to be done to ensure that we get it right, I believe we are well on the path to success. I know I speak for not just myself but my fellow commissioners in saying that we intend to remain engaged every step of the way.

Regarding other areas of activity on the Key, the Town Commission and staff are actively engaged daily, working with individuals and groups on potential redevelopment projects, including the future of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, Whitney Beach shopping center and the town’s proposed redevelopment of Bayfront Park and community center.

The town’s planners and the Planning and Zoning Board are reviewing our current codes and comprehensive plan to make sure we are prepared to meet the challenges these redevelopments will bring.

In fact, just this past week, the Town Commission had final vote on changes to the town’s comprehensive plan that will bring more clarity and allow fu-

Dear Editor: We are homeowners on the beach side of Gulfside Drive on Longboat Key. We do not have a dog. So far this summer there have been several dogs, with and without leashes, on our shrinking beach. We have seen dog poop on the beach and it was not cleaned up. We have seen dogs with leashes “get away” from their owners and take off down the beach. We have seen a “service” dog frolicking in the surf without a leash. We have seen poop on the places where we usually walk.

We have small grandchildren with whom we enjoy the beach. We worry that one of those big friendly, oh-he-won’thurt-you dogs will be a danger to our grandchildren, especially if it gets away from its owner.

Often we like to go to the beach for sunset with friends and family. The sunset will usually occur during the proposed 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. dog time on the beach.

Why should we have to share this magical time with someone else’s dog?

Many people walk on the beach in the early morning before 8 a.m. Will they enjoy having dogs for company? We won’t.

Please, no dogs on the Longboat Key beaches.

Bette and Bennie Maniscalo Longboat Key

ture developers to better understand the town’s vision. Although some have questioned whether these changes were made to accommodate the Longboat Key Club redevelopment, the truth is that these are mainly technical clarifications to the existing Comp Plan to make it easier to interpret for future projects. I like to think of it this way: You may think your car is running fine based on your daily commute to work or the grocery store, but it’s not until you head out on an extended trip or try to pull a heavily loaded trailer that you find you are unable to go the distance. The “added load” of the Key Club project drew our attention to areas of our comp plan that needed some attention in order to remain versatile and reliable for the future.

In general, the Town Commission and staff are working hard to review and ensure that our town’s codes, charter, comp plan and other “rules of the road” are in a condition that will help us meet the current and future challenges of our community, while at the same time providing an appropriate amount of flexibility for future redevelopments. I’ve heard many people say that Longboat Key is a difficult place for developers and contractors to work. That may have been true in the past, but I know that we have worked hard to change that impression, and I know it has changed.

We all want what is best for Longboat Key. I believe the town is being proactive with regard to the Publix plans and the future redevelopment of some of our island’s key properties and that we are on the right path to ensure that they become well-developed assets that strengthen our community now and in the future.

To send in your letters: Please email them to rthomson@ yourobserver.com, or mail them to the Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues.

The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author’s street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

JIM BROWN is mayor of Longboat Key and former member of the Planning and Zoning Board.

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Contrary to what same may think, the Town Commission and staff are working diligently to ensure Publix and other developments are right for Longboat Key.

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I was initially prompted to write this as a result of continued interest and speculation about the Publix project, but the more I thought about it, the more I decided it would be helpful to talk publicly about what’s really going on these days on Longboat Key — and what the town is doing to ensure that our future remains bright.

But first, the latest on Publix: In 2009, shortly after Publix purchased the shopping center at Avenue of the Flowers, the town manager, town planner and I met with Publix regional realestate manager, regional asset manager and their developer at Town Hall. During this meet- Brown ing, we laid out the town’s vision for the future of the town center and discussed how we could work with Publix to ensure that their plans were supportive of ours — and vice-versa. At that time, Publix indicated it had no immediate plans for the re-development of the center, but that it would keep us apprised of its plans as it progressed.

Since that time, Publix has become more engaged in the process and has, to date, made two preliminary submissions to the town’s planning office for feedback. This is a fairly common step in the creation of a redevelopment plan and allows both the town and the developer to work together to ensure that the developer fully understands the local rules and constraints, as well as the community’s sensitivities and aesthetic.

It also allows the town to make suggestions and recommendations so that the development is consistent with local planning goals before too much energy is invested in design and engineering plans.

In addition to meeting with our town planners, Publix also met with the recently formed Revitalization Commit-

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Her latest endeavor since her son, Mikael, was born in 1983, is writing and illustrating children’s books. Coffin first fell in love with the drawings in children’s books while picking them out in the store and reading them to Mikael every night before bed.

“When my son was born, I found that I always picked out his books based on illustrations,” Coffin said. “Then I started thinking that that was something I’d really like to do. I’ve been illustrating for more than 30 years and love telling a story with pictures rather than text.”

She drew on her own life experiences as inspiration for her first six books, and now her love of children and creating something for them has helped her in publishing four new children’s books.

She authors and illustrates all of her own books, and her newest additions are: “Idioms on the Loose”; “Have You Met the Alphabet?”; Count with Me One, Two, Three”; and “Out to Walk.” All four books are available on Amazon. com and will be soon available in local bookstores, such as Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle, and Bookstore 1, on Main Street in Sarasota.

Coffin has worked in various aspects of publishing, from publishing her own stories to learning how to make all of her images on the computer, rather than sketching them freehand.

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Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours — takes place from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 24, at J Wood Realty, 330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 113, Sarasota. Cost is $5 for members and non-members.

Call 383-2466.

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Networking @ Noon Luncheon — takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 25, at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2001 Siesta Drive. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for non-members. Call 383-2466.

Annual Community-Wide Synagogue Open House — takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. Ten local participating congregations will welcome prospective members and will offer them the chance to tour the facilities, meet the clergy and staff and synagogue leaders.

Call 383-3428 for information.

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Summer Specials — run through Oct. 7, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road. The Tennis Center will offer a $119 package of five one-hour tennis classes on tennis basics from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Participants will also receive a Wilson tennis racket, Tennis Center T-shirt and discounts on private lessons, ball-machine use and user passes for the facility.

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Cancer Support Community Sessions — take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The sessions offer support to cancer patients

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LOOKING AHEAD Third Annual East Meets West Business Expo What: The third annual East Meets West Business Expo will feature tabletops from four area organizations: the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce.

The event features complimentary samples from area restaurants.

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Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys — meets at noon Thursdays at Café L’Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle. Visitors are welcome to the meetings, which feature lunch, camaraderie and humanitarian programs. Call President Jack Geldi Jr. at 918-0742 for information.

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DINNER THEATER by Loren Mayo | Community Editor

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“I’ve done ‘Hello Dolly’ five times,” Roberta MacDonald says. “Playing it with my husband, Bob Turoff, was one of the greatest thrills I’ve ever had. I played that woman for about a year, and I could play her for the rest of my life.”

The golden lady During Saturday’s performance, Roberta MacDonald took the audience on a journey through her life in the theater, getting fired from ‘The Today Show’ and even showed clips of her serenading a monkey.

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n a five-acre ranch in the country, Roberta MacDonald plays the leading lady in herding her zoo of animals — five dogs, one cat, a few swans, some peacocks and two burros.

“We rescued them from the Grand Canyon,” says MacDonald about her beloved burros. “They were being killed because they were causing

erosion of the ground. I was doing ‘Mame’ at the time. We’ve had them since 1996 — she knows she’s Mame and he knows he’s Beau.”

If MacDonald weren’t seated before you in a neatly pressed all-black ensemble adorned with a golden dragon, you might picture her running around the property clad in overalls and rubber boots and carrying a bale of hay

in her arms. And you might laugh when she tells you that, because her neighbor recently took in an injured buzzard, nicknamed “Buzzy,” she can sometimes be seen scouring the streets for a road-kill snack. But the former Broadway star says she’s probably the one person whom broadcast journalist Barbara Walters can thank for her career.

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“It always tickles me that this New York City girl who thought St. Armands was the country when she moved here now lives way out east and raises swans and peacocks,” she says.

During her show Saturday at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, “Songs, Stories & Mr. Chatterbox,” MacDonald shared stories of her life with the audience, including her time on “The Today Show.”

“I went on and did ‘The Today Show’ for six months with Hugh Downs,” she says.

“It was fabulous. Barbara Walters was my writer and went with me everywhere. I remember being overwhelmed by how bright she was and also feeling overwhelmed with my high school education.”

MacDonald loved the gig.

The show’s producers encouraged her to show off her musical chops and to speak her mind — advice the spirited performer happily took to heart. The approach seemed to be working well, until MacDonald made an offhand comment suggesting Britain’s King Edward VIII take his unpopular twice-divorced American girlfriend as his mistress rather than his wife.

“I said, ‘He could have taken her as his mistress,’” MacDonald said. “Whoops.

The next day they said I was going to be removed. Barbara has me to thank (for the launch of her career).”

MacDonald graduated from The School of Performing Arts amid a talented class of people, such as Dom DeLuise, Danny Melnick and Suzanne Pleshette. In stockings and stilettos, MacDonald pulled off age 19 much better than her actual age of 15 and landed a spot on Broadway’s “South Pacific” for nine months.

When she left “The Today Show,” she got an eight-month nightclub gig touring the Catskills and posh places throughout New York and Chicago, such as the Camila, Drake Hotel and Plaza Hotel.

“Eva Slane was my agent, but she was not interested in the nightclub stuff and got me back on stage for a couple of off-Broadway shows,” MacDonald says. “We went up

“When we’re closed during September, we’re going to have a volunteer week of cleaning windows, polishing brass and painting the back of the building,” Roberta MacDonald says about the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. “We had a mural once — it was a Greek god holding a golden apple. Maybe this time it could be a golden apple tree.”

to Rochester, and that’s when I met Bob Turoff, who was wearing very tight iridescent blue pants and glasses on the rim of his nose. He directed me in ‘Where’s Charlie?’ By the end, I was totally enthralled and so was he. We went to a golf range and he hooked, I sliced and our balls met — kismet.”

In 1968, when the couple’s son, Ben, was in preschool, the family followed MacDonald’s mother and father to Florida. MacDonald fell in love with Sarasota, and when her husband left to direct a show in Raleigh, N.C., she spent two rainy days checking out real estate. She found a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with two orange trees in the backyard on St. Armands for $36,000.

She took a few photos, and without Turoff ever seeing the house, the two purchased it over the phone.

“Our deal was that we would never leave Ben with our parents,” MacDonald says.

“We wanted to open a theater. We tried to talk Van Wezel into summer stock, but the response was that no one went to the theater in the summer.”

When someone suggested they open a dinner theater, MacDonald, having never set foot in one, drove with her husband to Tampa to see “Norman, Is That You?” on the Show Boat.

“It was terrible,” MacDonald says. “But I told Bob that we don’t have to do bad shows, we just need a good cook. We hired the food and beverage manager from Bird Key Yacht Club and opened the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre in December 1971.”

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“Bob and I are going to be married 50 years in three weeks. I thought maybe we’d all get Chinese food and go swimming.”

oNLINE: Check out clips from Roberta MacDonald’s show, “Songs, Stories & Mr. Chatterbox.”

ROBERTA MACDONALD ON SINGAPORE “I’ve been to Singapore 15 times.

The first time I went in 1990, Bob and I did ‘The Sound of Music.’ We landed in Singapore, and it’s more modern than Wall Street, and the resorts put Las Vegas to shame. You could eat formal dinners in the subways — every-

thing is behind glass with marble floors.

The stage we performed on was rimmed with Vanda orchids. I counted 94, and over here, they’re $40 each. The fact that they’d do that for a show only showing five performances … it was a wild experience.”

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+ Future opera stars wanted The Sarasota Youth Opera program seeks new and returning young singers ages 8 to 18 for its 2011-2012 season.

Enrollment night for returning singers takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, and for new singers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. The event is an opportunity for kids and families to meet the staff, tour the Opera House and partici-

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Youth opera members will be eligible to audition for the children’s chorus in the opera’s winter festival productions of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” and Giuseppe Verdi’s “Otello.”

Preparations for a world premiere piece will begin in fall 2012. Call 366-8450, Ext. 249.

Sarasota-based symphonic chorus Key Chorale will hold auditions for singers wishing to participate in its 2011-2012 upcoming season, which includes performances of “Cirque des Voix,” a new art form created in collaboration with Circus Sarasota.

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Each candidate will be required to read music with reasonable proficiency, prepare a solo piece to be sung with piano accompaniment and will be tested on rhythmic precision.

Auditions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at First United Congregational Church, 1031 S. Euclid Ave. Call 924-0790 for appointments.

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The Players Theatre recently announced that Sheila Cowley’s play, “Stay,” is the winner of the 2011 Players New Play Reading Festival Competition, held Aug. 8 through Aug. 13. The play, which reads like a dramatic thriller, revolves around an eye surgeon who, to keep her husband from leaving her, convinces him that he was blinded in an accident.

“It was another eclectic and inspiring week of new plays at The Players Theatre,” Artistic Director Jeffery Kin said. “I really love this process and need to congratulate all of our amazing playwrights. It was an exciting week of witnessing the birth of brand-new plays. I’m proud The Players has made room for the development of local works by local artists all these years.”

This year’s panel of eight judges read more than 25 plays and chose six finalists, including Cowley’s play: “Here He Comes to Save the Day,” by Daniel Yerman; “The Doctor in Spite of Himself,” by Katherine Sogolow; “Connections,” by Dylan Jones; “The American Suitor,” by Ed Stevens; and “For Love or Mummy,” by Paige Johnson.

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by Loren Mayo | Community Editor

Medieval madness The returning peasants — cloaked in everything from leather gloves to kneehigh boots — deftly fought with their swords, heavily grunting as they thrashed the heavy weaponry through the air. One brave individual even fought shirtless.

The rookies, however, gripped rulers or colorful light sabers and attempted to keep up with the seasoned veterans.

Men and women were seen jousting on a grassy field as they auditioned for the Sarasota Medieval Fair last weekend, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. They tried out for stage combat, which takes place twice a day during the main event in November, and the Human Combat Chess Match, one of the most well-attended features of the festival along with the joust.

At 11, Kei Bland is the youngest jouster of the cast, which consisted of approximately 110 members last year. Each year, the Sarasota Medieval Fair scenario is different but is always based on history.

It can range from “Braveheart” to “Robin Hood.”

“I write the scenarios from history — the stuff you fell asleep to in high school — and make it come to life so you can understand it,” said Artistic Director Dean Bowden.

Tara Connelly had been attending Renaissance and medieval fairs her entire life, but never thought about auditioning for one until she moved in 2007 from Baltimore to Sarasota and became best friends with Bowden and his wife, Shannon.

“At first, it was daunting to me because I have no theater background,” Connelly said. “I had to learn Scottish and French accents — British is the most common — and always played noble characters. My husband (Gary Conner) was the assistant chess match director. This year we have the peasant revolt, which is so much fun.

You get away with a lot more.”

The eighth annual Sarasota Medieval Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 and Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

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fast fact “Swords can run anywhere from $200 to $600,” Tara Connelly said.

“They’re either combat-ready or a wall-hanger. You have to buy one that’s going to last you a while.”

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The recipients of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation academic and technical institute scholarships pose together Thursday, Aug. 18.

Scholars in residence

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation awarded a total of 21 scholarships during a morning ceremony Thursday, Aug. 18, at The Grille at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

Scholarship Committee Chairman Weldon Frost gave out the 10 academic scholarships and 11 technical institute scholarships.

Timothy Fiala, who was unable to attend the ceremony, asked his mother to come in his place and bring a letter he wrote thanking the committee for giving him the scholarship. Threetime scholarship recipient Fatima Morais Paula was so excited that she even kissed Frost on the cheek when she came up to receive her framed certificate.

Sarah Newhall, 19, from Palmetto High School, will be attending the University of Florida this fall and will be majoring in biology and minoring in wildlife ecology and conservation. She applied for the Kiwanis academic scholarships in July and found out a few weeks ago that she had received one of the scholarships.

“I was really happy because school is expensive,” said Ne-

Scholarship winners Academic scholarship winners

Three-time scholarship recipient Fatima Morais Paula plants a kiss on Scholarship Committee Chairman Weldon Frost’s cheek. whall. “It was kind of a relief.”

Brittney Washington, 24, and Jessica Lamb, 24, both students in the practical nursing program at Manatee Technical Institute, received technical scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation.

“I have a 2-year-old son,” said Washington, “and this is a blessing. It was the only scholarship I received, and it is going to help

me move toward my goals.”

Lamb agreed with her friend and classmate about how important the money is and how much it will help her achieve he future goals.

“I grew up in foster care in New York … to know that someone is taking a chance on me means a lot,” she said.

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• Romaisa Batool, State College of Florida • Christina Elizabeth Mascitto, State College of Florida • Sarah Elizabeth Newhall, University of Florida • Anna Montana Cirell, USF Sarasota • Cindy Lizette Ibarra, USF Sarasota • Jasper W. Masciocchi, USF Tampa • Fatima Morais Paula, St. Petersburg College • Virginia Rossi, St. Petersburg College • Timothy Ryan Fiala, University of Central Florida • Michael T. Long, New College of Florida

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Two-time winner Christina Elizabeth Mascitto and Weldon Frost

Weldon Frost, Brittney Mishay Washington, Jessica Lamb and Bob Gault pose together Thursday, Aug. 18, on the steps by The Grill.

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Country Club Shores home sells for $740,000

Grand Bay VI

Jeffrey and Donna Werner, of Cornwall on Hudson, N.Y., sold their Unit 616 condominium at 3070 Grand Bay Blvd. to Douglas Fiske, Naples, for $440,000. Built in 1995, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area. It previously sold for

$893,300 in 2006.

Windward Bay

Catherine L. Gemrich and Catherine K. Gemrich, trustees, of Holland, Mich., sold the Unit 201 condominium at 4900 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Raymond and Mona Brennan, of Middlebury, Conn., for $235,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,337 square feet of living area.

Whitney Beach

James and Nancy Gates, of Johnson, Mo., sold their Unit 186 condominium at 6800 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Damian and Holly Lebamoff, of Bellbrook, Ohio, for $215,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,367 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $179,500 in 2000.

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Joyce Lamson-Scribner and PNC Bank, N.A., trustees, Alan Willens and Kathy Willens sold the home at 573 Gunwale Lane to William and Lynn Cook, of White Plains, N.Y., for $740,000. Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,124 square feet of living area. The property previously sold for $68,000 in 1978.

The Country Club Shores home sale was the top real-estate transaction recorded Aug. 8 to Aug. 12 at the Sarasota and Manatee County courthouses.

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Judi and Andy Zirna WATER CLUB 2-3BR/3BA Furnished Penthouse with bay/gulf views. $1,350,000

SEA GATE Crisp and bright 2BR/2BA Gulf front condo w/expansive water views $649,000

REGENT PLACE Direct Gulf front 3BR/3.5BA upper floor home with over 3,500 sf $2,895,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 3BR/4BA Exquisite home LIDO BEACH CLUB - 2BR/2BA, 4th floor conon canal with many upgrades. $1,499,000 dominium with partial Gulf views $497,000

BIRD KEY Luxurious 3BR/3.5BA waterfront home with over 4,600 sq. ft. $2,895,000

In the last year I have participated in over 1/2 of the sales that took place in Fairway Bay! Charley Phillips, Jenny Jett and Thea Phillips

Paige Jones and Christina Astore have fun on the dance floor.

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FAIRWAY BAY - 3BR/3BA condominium with oversized garage and 3 terraces. $499,000

FAIRWAY BAY - 2BR/2.5BA 2-story condo- FAIRWAY BAY - 2BR/2BA partially furnished and minium with boat dock. $449,000 updated home with great bay views.$329,000

lhansen44@comcast.net or laurahansen@michaelsaunders.com

$398,000 REDUCTION

Michael Saunders & Company

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4BR/3.5BA in gated Landings. New kitchen and luxurious master suite, all mahogany library, bonus recreation room, hurricane protection, large pool, lushly landscaped. $997,000 Licensed Real Estate Broker

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 941-383-7591

INN ON THE BEACH Club Suite Bld. 4 offering a great income opportunity $429,500

INN ON THE BEACH Club Suite Bld. 2 offering a great income opportunity $429,500

PIERRE- 3BR/3BA Two terraces and Gulf views BEACHPLACE 2BR/2BA 2nd Floor Offered at $799,000

$429,000

Visit my website: BruceMyer.com

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DIRECT: 941-387-1847 CELL: 941-376-5311 EMAIL: Bruce@BruceMyer.com

Longboat Key WindWard Bay - The lowest priced 2/2 condo on LBK with a bay view!. This well maintained condo has views of a mangrove preserve as well as the Bay. The community offers tennis, 2 pools, fitness center, boat docks, and deeded beach access. Two dogs up to 25 lbs. permitted........................................................................................................................$195,000 SLEEPy LaGOOn On SaiLBOaT WaTEr - 4 bedrooms plus office, pool, dock lift. All set amidst tropical landscaping. .....................................................................................................................................................$885,000 GULF FrOnT - Wonderful 5 bedroom, 5 bath home on 1.2 acres with 44 ft. beach side lap pool. Other features include a kitchen with stainless appliances, 4 car garage and abundant fruit trees. ...........................FUrniSHEd $4,995,000 HarBOUr LinKS - An awesome lifestyle awaits you in this corner villa with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a den and a 2 car garage, located on the Harbourside Golf course at the Longboat Key Club. The community is pet friendly and offers Beach Club membership. . ................................................................................................................................FUrniSHEd $409,000 yOU WiLL EnJOy Bay & Marina ViEWS from the living room, master bedroom & the screened porch of this 2/2 condo located at the south end of LBK. The community offers a heated pool, boat docks, fitness facility. Furnished...........$319,000 Banyan Bay - Beach to Bay complex. This charming 2 bedroom condo is designed for seaside living. Tennis, pool, fishing pier. Pet Friendly................................................................................................................................................................$269,900 Bay HarBOUr - South end of LBK, 2/2 expertly renovated w/ direct bay and marina views. Amenities include boat docks, fishing pier heated pool. ................................................................................................................PEndinG $395,000 LBK 2 bedroom and a den Village home - lovely treed lot - close to beach and bay.......................................... $489,000 UniqUE 1 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor at Whitney Beach. Great amenities. 2 Pets allowed. FUrniSHEd $199,500 arTiSTiC Key West style home in historic Long Beach Village at the north end of Longboat Key. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 2 bedrooms, den and loft ................................................................................................................................................$425,000 WHiTnEy BEaCH 1 bedroom condo with an unobstructed view of Bishop’s Bayou. This is a beach to bay community with pools, tennis and boat docks. 2 dogs permitted; no size restriction ..................................................................$225,000 BOBBIE BANAN, REALTOR® 356-2659 • 383-2659

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Ste. 1 Longboat Key At the Charthouse

bobbiebanan@michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Company 62270

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LIDO BEACH CLUB - Furnished 2BR/2BA, 10th CLUB LONGBOAT - Furnished 3BR/2BA tennis $445,000 floor home with Gulf and city views. $699,900 player’s haven on the Gulf!

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Sanctuary III - Behind the Gates Desirable 5th floor Southeast corner 3BR/2.5 BA with wide open Bay, City, and LBK Club Golf Course views. 3rd bedroom doubles as a den with quality built-in’s and renovated kitchen has granite, wood and newer appliances. $ 799,900

Promenade - Penthouse Sweeping Gulf and Bay views with sunsets. 2,612 luxurious sq. ft. w/ 10 ft ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, granite & marble baths, 2 terraces, & 2 valuable garage parking spaces included. $ 999,000

La Bellasara – Golden Gate Point Sparkling water views from this amazing 5,585SF Penthouse apartment with 4BR/5BA, private his & hers studies, wine cellar & separate tasting area, media room and large terrace overlooking the Bay and downtown. Private boat dock & 2 car garage. $ 5,950,000

Grand Bay I – 9th Floor Bay Front Best of both worlds, sunrises on the Bay and sunsets on the Gulf! 3BR/3.5BA with private elevator foyer, 11 ft. ceilings, his & her baths and two large terraces. Many unique interior finishes! 2 garage spaces. $1,150,000

Water Club I - Gulf & Bay Views 6th floor 3BR/3 full BA newly designed & furnished apartment with beautiful water views, private elevator, 10’ ceilings and two expansive terraces for viewing nightly sunsets. Gated community with excellent amenities. Furnished. $ 1,599,00

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Grand Bay-Bay, City, & Golf Course Views Sought-after south facing corner residence with 3BR/3 Full Baths, private elevator foyer, wraparound terrace, wood floors, stainless appliances, granite wet bar. $ 1,395,000

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Lido Shores - Direct Gulf Front Palazzo Combines 200 ft. of seawalled Gulf front with private Dock and Beach access. This 7,415 SF residence built in 2003 has 5BR/8BA, exercise room, his and her bath & studies, 50 ft pool/spa & 5-car garage.

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Siestas Bayside – Deep Water Canal Gorgeous waterfront home fully updated with wood & granite throughout, 2,641 square feet, three bedrooms/ two baths and a large tropical patio area with pool/spa, boat dock with lift and floating jet-ski dock. $ 849,900 0 600 USEico Dr. O H ex N OPEulf of Mday 1-4 G Sun

Sea Gate Club - Direct Gulf Front Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the Beach and Sunsets from every room in this 1,470 SF 2BR/2BA with higher ceilings, wood floors and 2 terraces.

Great amenities and on-site management. Walk to shopping. $ 549,000

BEACHPLACE III – Direct Gulf Front #304 3rd Floor 2BR/2BA 1,503 Sq. Ft. $695,000 BAY HARBOUR – Longboat Key Bayfront Developer Corner Apt. 3BR 1,250 Sq. Ft. $295,000 RED ROCK TERRACE – Oyster Bay Vacant Lot Lot w/ House Plans $399,000 BEACHPLACE III – Direct Gulf Front #302 3rd Floor 2BR/2BA 1,392 Sq. Ft. $670,000 LA BELLASARA – Bay, Marina & City Views 6th Floor 3BR+ Study/4.5BA 3,370 Sq. Ft. $2,395,000 GRAND BAY II – Bay & City Views 4th Floor 3BR/3BA 2,781 Sq. Ft $1,395,000 BAY PLAZA – Bay and Marina Views 4th Floor 2BR+Study 2,076 Sq. Ft. $725,000

Longboat Key – Boater’s Fantasy 3,435 SF home with 114 feet of DEEP water frontage!

Extra large rooms, with living area on one level and tons of ground floor play space. Covered 45x20 slip and Jet Ski dock included. $ 995,000

Ritz Tower – Bay & City Views PENTHOUSE residence with 4,704 Sq. Ft., 4 BR plus family room and 4.5 bathrooms offers incredible views, wood & marble floors, granite & stainless gourmet kitchen, 10’ ceilings. $ 3,595,000

La Firenza - Direct Beach Front Stunning sunsets over the Gulf and partial Bay views from this SW corner 3,521 SF apartment with varying 11 & 12 ft ceilings. Spacious floor plan with 3BR+ family room and den/3.5 BA, full bar and summer kitchen. Oversized private 2-car garage. $ 3,500,000

Longboat Key – Direct Beach Front “The Johnson Estate” Gated privacy on 2+ acres w/ 150 ft. of Gulf front. 10,000 SF. 7BR/6.5BA includes separate attached guest wing. New in ‘07. $ 11,500,000 www.Johnsonestatelongboatkey.com

Bayport- Sporting Community Beach retreat that lives like a home. Beautifully & freshly remodeled, 3 full BR with sitting areas, and loads of storage, 2 private patios, his/her bath areas. Steps to private beach. $ 629,500

Key Royale – Holmes Beach Waterfront Remodeled 3BR/2BA home with water on three sides! Spacious floor plan with 2,688 square feet, waterfront lap pool, private dock w/ lift and 2-car garage. $ 899,000

University Park - Custom Lakefront Beautifully maintained 3BR + Den home with 10ft ceilings, his & her bath, quality builtin’s, & expanded great room overlooking the pool/spa and lake. Two car garage. $ 569,000

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Water Club I – Direct Gulf Front Gorgeous 7th floor “Island Style” apartment with 3BR/5BA and 3,400 square feet. Amazing water & sunset views from almost every room! Oak wood floors, unique interior finishes, 2 parking spaces & excellent amenities.$2,700,000

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LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS – Beautifully remodeled, with direct gulf views 2BD/2BA and two covered parking spaces. $829,000. $829,000

SEAPLACE – Beautifully designed, skillfully remodeled 3BD/2BA residence with direct gulf views! $699,000

PROMENADE - Enjoy endless Northwest Gulf views from every room in this 2BD/2BA condominium residence. $775,000

BEACHPLACE – Direct Gulf Views!

2BD/2BA Split plan,meticulously care for, w/2 deeded parking spaces. $649,000.

CASTILLIAN – Direct Gulf View!

Tastefully furnished 2BD/2BA penthouse with views of the Gulf of Mexico from most rooms. $559,000

SEAPLACE - Direct Gulf views from SUNSET BEACH – Direct Gulf this stunning 2 BD/2BA furnished Views!

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- Turnkey Furnished 2BD/2BA with Southwest Gulf Views and one covered parking space. Priced to sell. $379,000

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games | deal us in

By Donna Swan | Contributing Writer

Entry management can be key to defense How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding. After South won with the ace of diamonds, he cashed the ace of spades and tried to reach the dummy by ruffing a spade. East overruffed with his king and led a trump.

South could not escape losing a heart to the ace and went down one trick.

South has no easy entry to the dummy, but he can compel the defense to provide one. South could take the ace of spades at trick two and next lead a heart to the king. When East takes the ace, any return gives South a win in the dummy to pick up the trump. South can then return to his hand to lead the hearts and make the slam.

Things to remember: Bridge is a partnership game — you cannot play alone. If you are not sure that your

partner will not recognize a convention, don’t try using it. The opponents are also trying to win; congratulate them if they get a good result. This is a friendly game if you make it that. If bridge is not fun for you, find another game.

Donna Swan is a resident of Longboat Key, an ardent bridge player and an American Contract Bridge League certified director who plays “for the fun of it.”

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE The Observer’s “It’s Read Everywhere” photo contest is now online at YourObserver.com.

Visit our website, YourObserver.com, to upload your photo submissions from now until Oct. 15; photos submitted directly to the paper will automatically be uploaded to our website. Online voting takes place from Oct. 15 to Nov. 7. Winners will be announced in the Nov. 10 issue of the Longboat Observer.

Email your entries to nschwartz@yourobserver.com or mail them to the Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, CROATIA. Cynthia Stepp took her Longboat Observer with her high above the rooftops of Fla., 34228.

Dubrovnik, Croatia, recently. Stepp enjoyed the scenery as part of a cruise to Croatia and Italy.

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Special 9/11 Memorial Editions of the Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, East County Observer and Pelican Press.

10th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks The editorial staffs of the Observers and Pelican Press will bring back to life the events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice that connected our region to this tragic day.

• President Bush at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort the night before and morning of the attacks • Terrorist sightings on Longboat Key • How the terrorists trained in Venice • How President Bush learned of the attacks at Emma Booker Elementary • Where are they now? Updates on the many area residents who were directly involved in the day of and weeks after.

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Write a tribute. Send us a photo.

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2011 2010 32.16 in. 28.39 in.

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High Low 99 (1995) 70 (1972) 96 (1998) 69 (1976) 96 (1990) 66 (1966) 95 (1987) 69 (1976) 95 (1987) 69 (1976) 96 (1989) 69 (1973) 95 (1987) 60 (1973)

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Last weeks Cryptograms 1. A shady politician outlined his philosophy: you can fool some of the people all of the time and those are the ones you should really focus on.

2. Too often, politics seems to describe the ability to find a worrisome trouble area, misdiagnose it, then willfully misapply the wrong remedy!

Thursday, August 25, 2011 Items Under $200 For Sale

Furnishings

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

2 HAMMER Schlemmer deluxe bed loungers (backrests). Like new. Cost $300. Sell $150.

Call 941-383-8733.

LAKEWOOD RANCH ESTATE- Aluminum 5-piece patio (cost $1700-Restoration Hardware) now $699; Sofa & loveseat (Robb & Stucky) like new $850. Henredon and Drexel bedroom sets, Stearns & Foster Beds, Stiffe lamps, Stanley Entertainment Center for plasma/LCD ($350@Robb &Stucky) $995. 5-piece Cherry Home Office w/2-lateral files, La-Z-Boy sleeper, much, much, more.

Manatee Furniture 3015 1st St. Bradenton, 10 Blocks north of DeSoto mall on US Hwy 41.

941-745-2596

BEACHPLACE

LIDO BEACH Vacation paradise. 1 & 2 bedroom condos overlooking beautiful Lido Beach.

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

ADVERTISE YOUR merchandise with the total value of $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included. No commercial advertising.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks. Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com or online at: www.yourobserver.com/classifieds CHARCOAL GRILL: new, stainless steel front, dual burners, storage compartments, $125. 941705-1211.

DESIGNER KITCHEN/DINING: Table +4/chairs, glass top, iron frame, linen gold cushions, braided backs, $199. 941-779-7851.

ORBITREK ORBITAL trainer. Raleigh 18 speed ladies bicycle. Both in excellent condition. $80 each. 941-966-2096.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales FLEA MARKET. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Saturday, August 27, 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, August 28, 10a.m.-4p.m. For info: 954-4165 PLYWOOD, HURRICANE fabric shld, golf clubs, tables, etc. 941-383-6949.

ROLL-TOP DESK: oak, good condition, $195.

Call 387-7136.

General Merchandise

SAMSONITE BLUE vinyl card table with four folding chairs. Excellent condition. $150.

941-383-2120.

THRIFT SHOP: LORD’S WAREHOUSE. Hours: Summer Schedule: Aug.-Sept., Saturday, 9a.m. to 1p.m. Non-profit. Clothes, jewelry, furniture, other items. 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 941-383-4738.

Antiques/Collectibles ORIGINAL WYLAND: 2001 Authentic Chinese Brush Stroke (The Manatee). Painting located on St. Armands Circle at a private residence.

BIG SAVINGS from Gallery Price. 941-387-5100.

Autos For Sale

1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle Big Block SS, red with white stripes. Price $5700. Use E-mail for pictures: davdwh8@msn.com / 239-963-2619.

Autos Wanted AUTOS WANTED! Let me take the hassle out of selling your car. Cash offered today! Call Mike, 941-713-2277.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale BOAT SLIP. High and dry, indoor, for sale or lease.

Southend of LBK at the Boathouse. Owner financing available. For info, call 941-544-5597.

LBK MOORINGS Slip Rental, 65’ Open Water View (R/8) Dock, $490/per month annual. (Below My Cost). 813-500-0566.

LBK MOORINGS: 48' protected water boat slip N6 for rent, $550 per month with annual lease.

937-414-7062

Merchandise Wanted SENIOR LOOKING to buy precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Announcements Visit Design 2000 Hair & Nail Salon for Men & Women on Longboat Key for a NEW LOOK! We offer a variety of comtemporary hair services, specializing in color, as well as manicures & pedicures. Walk-in’s welcome, 941-387-9807 for appointments.

Personals MY MOTHER-IN-LAW wants to visit Longboat Key from West Orange, NJ for Thanksgiving. She does not want to fly. We pay ROUNDTRIP gas, tolls, etc. Please call Janet, 941-387-0102, ext. #19 or E-mail: janet@aRetiredCollection.com

Storage STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Help Wanted DRIVER JOB Offer. Looking for drivers. Must have a clean appearance and a clean license.

Must be at least 23 yrs of age. We will need copy of drivers abstract. Send resumes to perez.martha973@yahoo.com DRIVERS - TEAMS: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises!

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LBK BEACHFRONT: 1BR/1BA, heated pool, $1000 weekly. 3BR/3.5BA: $1250 weekly.

941-383-3844, 941-383-7873.

STUDIO APARTMENT for rent at Lerfald Landings on a canal across from Whitney Beach. Water included. $700 month. 1 year lease required.

(941)565-1401, (941)792-0411.

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BUTTONWOOD COVE, LBK- Beach to Bay Complex. 3BR/2BA, 1700 sq. ft. includes 2 lanai’s.

Furnished, granite kitchen, all new appliances & AC. Boat slips, pool and tennis. $429,000. Steve or Craig Abbott, Michael Saunders & Company.

941-374-3003.

DISCOVER THE OTHER ISLAND in Sarasota Bay. Waterfront 3BR/2BA/2CG condo on private Island. Virtual tour at kpepper.com, click Tidy Island tab. $249,900. Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Real Estate. 941-792-9459.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals BEACH HARBOR, LBK- 2BR/2BA. Private beach on gulf and docks on bay. Fully furnished. 1st floor unit. Private patio overlooking courtyard.

Botanical wonder. $2500 month includes everything. 215-859-3275.

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CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT WEEKLY RENTALS GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925 “Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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CONDO & BOAT SLIP RENTALS HARBOUR VILLA CLUB 615 Dream Island Rd. Longboat Key, FL 34228

LONGBOAT KEY Towers Condo For Rent Gulf front. Gulf to bay views. Turnkey furnished. Fitness center, pool and hot tub. Behind gates of Longboat Key Club. 24 hour security. Minimum 6 months. Available now. $5,000 for 6 months or $2,900 per year. Call (717)968-1473.

LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, heated pool on beach, 1BR/1BA condo, full kitchen, dining, sleeps 4, king pillowtop. 617-328-7145.

LONGBOAT KEY: 2BR, direct beach front, at Veranda Beach Club. Thanksgiving week.

November 12-19. 705-652-3950.

LONGBOAT KEY: beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA 10th floor, excellent view of Gulf, Bay, pool & tennis courts. Non-smoking. Available Sept., Oct., Nov. & Dec. 2011. 941-377-4177.

LONGBOAT KEY: SUNSET BEACH condo: beachfront, direct Gulf, 2BR/2BA, balcony, gated community, heated pool. Available January 1 - April 30. By owner, 860-633-3541, ext. 204 or 860-633-3545.

LONGBOAT: DIRECT Beachfront Condo, 2BR/2BA. $2000+ tax/mo. April-December.

727-501-3675.

ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining area, W/D in building. Weekly or Monthly. May through January. $1600/mo. 351-5101.

PIERRE: 2-3/BR, 5TH floor, behind the gates, Gulf front, unit available for Seasonal Rental Dec. through April. Call 865-549-5070.

WEEKLY RENTALS. Luxurious, fully furnished 1 - 4 bedrooms. Condominiums and Cottages.

Beach to Bay. On-site management. Pools, tennis, boat slips. Visit: www.FloridaRent.com for information and virtual tours. 800-333-7335, 941-383-3117.

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CONRAD BEACH, LBK. Upscale 2/BR furnished home. Community pool. Beach access. No smoking. No Pets. $3000mo. Annual Or $6000mo.

Seasonal. 2 mo. min. Owner/Agent 941-544-0214.

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

DIRECT GULF FRONT: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo in small upscale building. Full Gulf views from every room. Nicely furnished, full kitchen, Washer & Dryer. Available: Aug. 1– Nov 30, 1 month min/Winter Season Dec 1, 2011- July 1, 2012, 3 month minimum No Smoking. No Pets.

201-694-9222.

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PRIVATE CAREGIVER with references from Longboat Key. Flexible hours. Call Lucy at 941-539-0421.

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Housekeeping, driving, shopping, cooking, house sitting. Full or part time. Live out. 941-323-3336.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/PERSONAL Trainer seeking new clients. Diversified skills, flexible schedule, fair rates. Call Michele, 941-893-8413.

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DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY Starting at $65

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Licensed - Insured - LBK Resident References upon request.

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Carpentry, Painting, Property Caretaking, Roof Leaks/ Coatings, Power washing, Dock Repairs.

HIGH-END HOUSEKEEPER/ Personal Assistant.

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Cmagik - lbk.cmagik.com, LBK resident. Over 20 years experience PC or MAC. Computer service, setup, tutoring or web design. TV/ computer/ stereo integration. Digital camera, iPod/ iPhone help. Call Cort, 383-3878, 587-5588.

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Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

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Expert Marble & Travertine Installation Floor & Walls Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available Call Ashdown Flooring, Inc. LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED

Bill Paying & Account Reconciliation Organizing Personal and Business Files Budgets & Financial Reports Federal and State Tax Returns BONDED & INSURED Over 25 yrs. experience

SUMMER SPECIAL! $50 for 50 minute massage.

Liz Yerkes, MA#12474. Rebecca Summers, MA#55989. 4134 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 208.

Longboatmassage.com, 941-387-0857.

JOHN GUBERNAT HANDYMAN SERVICES ALL HOME REPAIRS

Excellent service. 30 years experience.

Computer Services

Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes

*1 Signature Divorce *Missing Spouse Divorce *WE COME TO YOU* Covering ALL Areas 1-888-376-7891

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HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Reliable & Prompt. 25 Years Experience 5 Years in Bradenton Area. Flooring, Masonry, Doors, Carpentry and Water Damage ... etc. Call Scott at 941-536-1770. scottmwoolf1@gmail.com

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342

RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL/ Resorts/ House Checks. We take pleasure in pleasing our customers. When quality counts! 941-756-4570.

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Personal Services LIFE COACHING: Executives, Seniors, Spouses of Alcoholics, Professional Athletes and others.

Grief Counseling. Career Coaching: Executives and Job Seekers. Margie Curry 941.840.3497. www.jumpstartcareercoaching.com

RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Roofs, Pool Areas, Driveways, Lanais, etc. When Quality Counts! 941-565-3935.

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Roger sells Bird Key.

He has sold 4 Bird Key homes this year.

611mourningdove.com Bird Key's best direct bayfront value! Unobstructed waterfront views across to Sarasota.

Four bedrooms, open floor plan, upscale finishes and soaring ceilings. $3,445,000

485eastroyalflamingodrive.com 5BR waterfront home with high ceilings and open floor plan. $1,295,000

333westroyalflamingo.com Built on an over-sized lot, this home is ideal for renovating or creating your dream home on Bird Key's waterway. $1,099,000

658mourningdove.com Lovely 3BR on one of Bird Key's best streets. New seawall and cap, open pool and charming home. $1,095,000

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GranD bay grandbay446.com Building 4 on the southern side means no buildings will ever block your view. Beautifully furnished and overlooks the marina, golf course and downtown. Two parking spaces, bright and sunny. $1,495,000

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415lambiancedr302.com This is by far your best value at L'Ambiance. In a building where the average price this season is over $2 million, you can live in this 3BR/3BA (currently being used as a two bedroom plus den) residence with southern 3rd floor Gulf views. Lovely finishes throughout. $1,199,000

playersclub502C.com 3BR/3BA penthouse with sunset Gulf views. Many upgrades, including the kitchen and baths and custom flooring throughout.

Furnished. $999,000

PromenaDe promenade402.com Wrapping around the southern corner, this 3BR/3BA is turnkey furnished and has views of the Gulf, bay and city. $799,000 waTer club waterclub204.com Delightful Brighton floor plan with over 3,000 feet including 3 full bedrooms. Updated and beautifully furnished. Sunset Gulf views. $1,499,000 waterclub-208.com Dover plan offers an incredible value. 3BR/3BA, wood floors in living areas AND fully furnished. Partial Gulf views and beautiful, expansive garden views. $999,000

siesTa Key 9250blindpassroad.com This is a one-of-a-kind contemporary residence located directly on Turtle Beach. Custom built with 3BR, den, private elevator and house level swimming pool. Incredible views and privacy. $2,495,000

▲ 8419midnightpass.com Gorgeous direct bayfront views with deep water boating. This 3BR/2BA has more than 3,200 sf to enjoy. $1,095,000

▲ grandbay211.com Expansive panoramic bay views from this Antigua floor plan in Building 2. Third-floor level views which is the first living level and offers extra terrace space. This offering is the best value in Grand Bay. $999,000 counTry club sHores 1015bogeylane.com You will be enthralled by the beautiful views looking down the waterway and out to the bay from this 4,200 sf, custom-designed John Cannon home. Exquisite designer finishes include custom flooring, inlaid wood ceilings, and window treatments.

Full 4BR and an office. $1,699,000 551yardarmlane.com 3BR/2BA mid-canal home in terrific condition. $649,000

▲ 561harborcovecircle.com This is a brand new listing in Bay Isles, behind the extra set of private security gates.

Located on one of the view full-bay view point lots with over 185' of water frontage and multiple locations for large boats. Custom floor plan offers the best of open living. $2,195,000 520harborcaylane.com Located in the exclusive community of the Harbor Section on south Longboat, this 4BR home offers deep water dockage for your boat. Sunny southern exposure makes this house light and bright! $1,395,000

Roger sells Seaplace.

Want to sell your home?

Call Roger.

seaplacem1114.com Beautifully updated, this sunset-facing 2BR/2BA is ready to enjoy. Wonderful rental history.

Turnkey furnished. $369,000

seaplaceg7209.com Enjoy Gulf views from this 2BR. Lovingly updated, furnished and ready to enjoy. $299,000

seaplaceg4204.com Terrific value, this 2BR is located in the popular G-4 building. $319,000

This was a busy season for Sarasota real estate, and Roger has sold much of his inventory. If you are considering selling your property, or if you would like to know its value in today's market, please contact Roger. He also knows of many unlisted properties for sale. Ask about his private inventory.

roger c. pettingell Luxury Waterfront SpeciaLiSt

941.387.1840 Towels courT 1857morrillstreet.com Downtown Sarasota... a residence, a studio or commercial venture. 2BR/2BA plus garage; next door is a full studio with bath and kitchen. Ample parking. $449,000

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