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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

IT restructuring irks Bartolotta The city manager believes the Sarasota City Commission’s decision to transfer the Information Technology Department out of his office is a reflection on his management ability.

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+ Moving day is a roaring success Two Men and a Truck’s David Walkley and Brad Durrance were surprised when handed their job sheet for the day recently with instructions to move two full-mount trophies of African lions from Sarasota to Gainesville, to be displayed in the Florida Museum of Natural History on the University of Florida campus. David Mitchem, operations manager, supervised loading the unusual and valuable cargo.

The lions were donated by the family of the late Sarasota attorney Richard E. Nelson, who was a 1955 graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Law.

+ Learn how to grant wishes The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida will be hosting a wish-granting training session Saturday, Oct. 1, for volunteers in the Suncoast Region. The training session will teach volunteers how to determine a child’s wish, different wish-granting techniques, policies and guidelines and how to grant the actual wish.

Ideal wish-granters have great communication skills, commitment and are patient. You must be 21 or older to participate.

To register for the class or other volunteer opportunities, contact Stephanie Smith at 407-622-4673, Ext. 201 or email ssmith@ wishcentral.org.

Sarasota city commissioners voted 3-2 at their Monday, Sept.

19, regular meeting to approve a new city organizational chart that transfers the IT department from City Manager Bob Bartolotta’s office to the office of City Clerk and Auditor Pamela Nadalini.

The concept was proposed last month by Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, who believes the auspices of the IT Department can be handled more efficiently through the clerk’s office, which is in charge of all city information requests.

Caragiulo and Commissioners

Willie Shaw and Shannon Snyder voted for the change. Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Vice Mayor Terry Turner voted against it.

“I have to take this action as proposed as a vote of no confidence,” Bartolotta said. “I believe I’m the CEO and responsible for administrative actions, and I

take those responsibilities very seriously.”

Bartolotta questioned why the move was being made. He said that he hasn’t been made aware of any issues with the IT Department and the way it’s currently

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Paige and Robyn Bell and Amanda Ross pose for a quick photo at the Boys and Girls Club’s annual Walk for the Kids and Day for Kids Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. About 60 adults and kids participated in the 1.6-mile walk to raise money for scholarships. See more photos online at YourObserver.com.

FESTIVAL REVIVED

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Chalk Festival off, back on again The Sarasota Chalk Festival, scheduled for Nov. 1, was in jeopardy of being canceled because of the Sarasota City Commission’s grant-permitting change.

In the span of three days, the Sarasota Chalk Festival was declared cancelled and then appeared to be revived.

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder and Chairwoman Denise Kowal announced Monday night that a 4-1

vote by the Sarasota City Commission had potentially ruined any chance of the festival’s return for its fifth anniversary in November.

Each November, the Chalk Festival colors South Pineapple Avenue and attracts both international artists

and children, who have painted the blocks of the city street since 2007.

This year’s festival is scheduled to begin Nov. 1 and run for seven days.

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Concerns raised by the Sarasota City Commission Monday, Sept. 19, regarding the civility and management of city employees were further solidified by an email sent to commissioners Sept. 16 by the former senior internal auditor.

Maryellen McGrath, who resigned from the Auditor and Clerk position after only four weeks, wrote an email to commissioners Friday explaining the position she formerly held should be cut “and the salary put towards a more productive, ethical and necessary department.”

McGrath questioned the way the audit regarding the Newtown youth program double-billing scandal was performed and released, claimed her audit manager spends her days searching town emails and doesn’t believe the department is following proper procedures.

“The Auditor and Clerk’s Office is a liability rather than an asset to the city of Sarasota, conducting audits in a combative nature with the auditees rather than working with them,” McGrath said. “The approach of the audit department does not provide or suggest recommendations for improvements to the city’s processes and procedures to save the taxpayers money or provide employees with guidance on an efficient process to alleviate their workload.” nizational-chart issue,” Snyder said. “We have two skilled people here who should be able to sit down and work things out.”

In the meantime, Shaw, who has a labor-relations background, agreed to act as a facilitator between the two department heads to try and find common ground.

voted at its Sept. 19 regular meeting to approve more stringent Community Redevelopment Agency grant guidelines.

Those guidelines, which have now been modified for the second time this year, require organizations requesting a grant to be a registered non-profit organization for two years or to partner with a non-profit that has been registered for two years.

The Chalk Festival has only been a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for one year. Kowal was told Monday that the festival did not meet the new non-profit requirement the city now mandates for grants. Because of the new requirement, the Chalk Festival was not eligible for the Community Redevelopment Agency $25,000 grant it sought.

The move frustrated a visibly upset Kowal, who already had a letter from the city stating the grant would be issued and documentation that showed the Chalk Festival followed the grant guidelines during the seven-month permitting process. It was the latest blow for the festival, which missed out on Sarasota County funds and a $25,000 grant it requested from the Arts and Cultural Alliance because of the same issue.

“You have just made the decision to have the (Chalk Festival) canceled,” Kowal said Monday.

Further frustrating Kowal was the fact that the festival had spent $4,000 on producing certified third-party financial statements that went back at least one year after commissioners voted in August that her grant and others must include the statements.

“Now it’s been changed again seven weeks before my event,” said Kowal, noting that the $4,000 it had spent was about 5% of its entire 2010 festival budget.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, the only commissioner to cast a dissenting vote, voiced her displeasure with how the new modification affected the Chalk Festival.

“I would like to keep the guidelines as we move forward, but, to me, it just should not include the Chalk Festival in this,” Atwell said.

The more stringent standards, city officials believe, will create fewer headaches with startup groups and allow the city to review up to two years of audited financial statements before approving grants.

“The requirement for two years (of being certified as a non-profit) is more stringent than the county or the cultural alliance, which both require just one year,” said city planner Steven Stancel.

It appears likely, however, the festival will be revived.

City Manager Bob Bartolotta told the Sarasota Observer that city staff is working with Kowal to obtain two years’ worth of audits that will suffice for the city’s requirement. Because the Chalk Festival worked with the Burns Square Property Owners Association the previous year, the city can access its financial records to obtain the second year’s documents as needed.

“If the Chalk Festival can provide those, and we think they can, then they will meet the guidelines,” Bartolotta said. “Obtaining those audits will allow them to qualify through the new standards adopted by the commission.”

Stancel said: “It’s a misconception that the Chalk Festival wouldn’t qualify for this grant.”

Kowal, meanwhile, said she and her organization will do everything they can to make sure the Chalk Festival returns for a fifth year.

“We are regrouping as quickly as we can after being thrown into what we believe was a very unnecessary tailspin by the city,” Kowal said. “I can only hope the city doesn’t decide to change the rules again on us.”

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“We don’t have a broken system, and I don’t understand the reasoning behind taking one of the departments out from under me,” Bartolotta said. “You are going to shackle this department and create new conflicts.”

Caragiulo, however, said there was no motive behind the proposal he presented originally in an Aug. 8 memo.

“There is no conspiracy,” Caragiulo said. “This is just about a better process with more transparency.”

In the memo, Caragiulo explained that budget workshops revealed that Nadalini had to ask individual departments to provide requested records when needed.

“It is very difficult to understand how the city auditor and clerk can perform her record-keeping oversight when the department that effectively controls the records in this digital age reports to the city manager,” Caragiulo wrote in his memo.

As the discussion ensued, it was apparent commissioners believe there are other issues between Bartolotta and Nadalini that need to be resolved.

The discussion was most likely brought out by Atwell’s opening meeting remarks.

She stressed that department heads and employees need to get past an issue brought to light earlier this month when Bartolotta announced that an audit revealed a former city employee was double-billing the city and the state through a Newtown youth program.

The audit stated that the city “did not require or request information on how the (youth program’s) matching funds were utilized.”

“In light of the recent allegation toward the city auditor and clerk’s office and others ... the city manager and clerk desperately need to do lunch and work out a realignment,” Atwell said. “All of us need to get our act together and build collaboration and civility in out city.”

Snyder agreed.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

City Commission approves 5.3% millage increase Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading Tuesday a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

The Sarasota City Commission approved a $174 million budget on second reading and public hearing at its Monday, Sept. 19, regular meeting. The move raises the city’s property taxes for the first time since 1997.

The 3-2 approval vote raises the millage rate 5.3% to cover an approximately $800,000 funding shortfall.

More than half of the $842,617 will go toward operating the Lido Pool and newly opened Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Willie Shaw approved the millage rate and budget staff proposed.

Vice Mayor Terry Turner and Commissioner Shannon Snyder voted against the budget as proposed.

“It’s not fair to our citizens to allow the millage rate to rise when we move to protect the government’s revenue and not the revenue of our citizens,” said Turner during the first reading of the budget Sept. 6.

Turner warned that the millage rate needs to fall in tandem with declining assessed property values.

The millage rate will rise from 2.7771 mills to 2.9249 mills when the 2012 fiscal year budget begins Oct. 1.

One mill equals $1 in property tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.

The average homestead property owner in the city will see an additional $26 on his tax bill, if the taxable value remained constant.

The millage rate increase will require the city to use $1,155,909 in reserves to bal-

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ance an overall 2012 budget that increased $11 million from the current fiscal year budget.

City staff’s previous suggestion was to keep the millage rate at 2.7771 mills and take $2 million out of reserves to cover a budget shortfall that was $6 million when the budget was first presented in June.

The higher millage rate, according to Finance Director Chris Lyons, will increase property taxes for any property owner whose assessed home value has increased or stayed the same from the previous year.

Lyons noted that the city has reduced taxes for its citizens by 40.84% over the last five years.

Atwell and Caragiulo voiced their support for the staff recommendations and believe plans are in place to curtail large employee pension and

employee costs going forward.

The city and its police department are in the midst of heated contract discussions that include the city holding steady on its stance to get rid of existing pension plans for officers.

That issue and other employee issues were explained during Lyons’ budget presentation Tuesday.

Lyons noted that the city’s employee pension contributions rose $2.2 million and health-care costs rose more than $1 million.

“Employee costs are out of control, but the reform is in place to curtail them,” Caragiulo said during the first reading of the budget. “We are on track to make some pretty significant changes, and I am comfortable with this proposal as it is.”

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

City receives jolt from new project The city of Sarasota will be receiving six electric car-charging stations in a variety of locations from Florida Power & Light by the end of the year.

Florida Power & Light plans to install six electric car-charging stations within city of Sarasota limits by the end of the year.

The charging stations, which will be free to the public, will be installed in the following locations: • Two pedestal-mounted charging stations at Bayfront Park Marina • One wall-mounted charging station in the City Hall parking lot • Two pedestal-mounted charging stations for the St. Armands Circle south parking lot • One wall-mounted charging station on the second floor of the Whole Foods parking garage The city has already installed two charging stations in the Palm Avenue parking garage, which will give the city eight charging stations by the end of the year.

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport made the announcement at a BID meeting earlier this month. He said FPL’s announcement was a smart business decision.

“It makes sense to install stations for free public use until the electric-car market really begins to take off,” Rappaport said.

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The city of Sarasota already has two electric car-charging stations in the Palm Avenue parking garage.

Marie Bertot told the Sarasota Observer the charging stations are being installed through a partnership with the city.

“We are partnering with the city on several pilot projects, including electric charging stations,” said Bertot, who explained the charging stations are part of a Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Sustainability Agreement with the city.

“FPL’s primary role is to serve as a resource for information on electric charging stations for

FPL’s commitment to energy sustainability The installation of six electric car-charging stations in the city of Sarasota is one component of a Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Sustainability Agreement Florida Power & Light has with the city of Sarasota. The agreement includes other programs, such as energy-efficiency education programs for students, energy audits for residents and businesses, a solar panel installation at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus and the installation of five solar streetlights. In addition, FPL plans to provide home-energy makeovers for low-income and senior citizen homeowners. our customers, government agencies and others who are interested in installing public charging stations. In this role, we can advise on topics such as permitting, inspections and the locations of the charging stations.”

Bertot said the exact cost of the six charging stations is not available at this time, but the project is funded through shareholder dollars, not through customer rates.

“Like most utilities, FPL has decided not to sell, lease or maintain public charging stations,” she said.

City Environmental Specialist Alison Albee called the electric-car charging stations “another plus for the city of Sarasota.”

Although the two charging stations installed in the Palm Avenue parking garage cannot be monitored for use, Albee suspects they aren’t being used often.

“It’s only a matter of time before we start seeing more and more electric hybrid vehicles that will be able to take advantage of the charging stations coming online,” Albee said.

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

DID’s marketing effort progresses City leaders and business owners gave advertising updates at a marketing meeting this week hosted by the Downtown Improvement District.

A two-tiered marketing approach for the city organized by the Downtown Improvement District is making strides.

At the third marketing meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, city leaders, downtown partnerships and business owners provided updates for both short-term and long-term marketing approaches.

In the short-term, the group plans to create a new collaborative downtown brochure that will be paid for with grant dollars and advertising from local businesses. The brochure already has 17 completed pages and a $10,000 contribution from the DID. The brochure will become the universal guide for downtown, and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance is doubling the number of copies that it printed of last year’s brochure, from 50,000 to 100,000.

Other short-term goals include ramping up a downtown social media effort and creating a downtown ambassador program, in which people wearing uniforms could help direct visitors looking for places to shop and eat.

The long-term approach calls for a comprehensive research effort from the city of Sarasota, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the SCVB. SCVB President Virginia Haley said she will begin coordinating a research effort to send out a mass survey of residents to find out where they like to go downtown.

“We currently don’t have a good sense of (where) full-time residents, regional residents and people who work downtown (like to go),” Haley said. “We need to find partners to drive members to fill out an online survey abut their perceptions of downtown.”

Haley recommends a future roundtable discussion with residents to talk about where they want to go downtown.

“We will have to distribute surveys on different days and at different events, randomly, over a two-month period to get a variety of downtown responses,” Haley said.

The Sarasota Farmers Market also has plans to perform its own survey.

Officials believe the $2,500 the DID and other organizations spent on an editorial advertisement section that debuts in next month’s US Airways magazine will also pay dividends.

Haley reported the combined effort by the region has led to 52 pages’ worth of advertising for the area in the magazine.

The groups will meet again at 9 a.m.

Oct. 26, at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota, to discuss how their marketing efforts are progressing.

BRANDING DOWNTOWN • Partner jointly with other downtown organizations • Create a new downtown brochure and magazine using joint marketing dollars • Create co-op ads that would appear in national publications with the help of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau • Create a farmers market kiosk at the Sarasota Farmers Market • Form a downtown ambassador program with people in uniforms helping people navigate downtown

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The Sarasota County Commission approved increases in Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) fares Sept. 14 that will take effect Monday, Oct. 3.

The regular, one-way SCAT fare on a fixed-route service, including the SCAT trolley, will increase from 75 cents to $1.25 per ride. Increases also will affect most of the regular, pass and special fares for SCAT fixed-route service, including discounted fares for seniors, Medicare recipients and persons with disabilities, and fares for SCAT Plus door-to-door paratransit service.

The last time SCAT increased its fares was in 2007.

Aside from the regular fixed-route, one-way fare increasing from 75 cents to $1.25, other fare increases include: • From 35 cents to 60 cents for a one-way, fixed-

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+ Correction In the Sept. 15 real-estate transactions, we incorrectly printed that the home at 1160 N. Casey Key Road, owned by Robert and Jane Gunther, sold for $4.5 million to Lawrence Dickson, of Granville, Ohio. The sale was for the north 100 feet of that lot, which has an address of 1208 N. Casey Key Road.

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McLain will be reminded of what she has overcome at Saturday’s 19th annual three-mile Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk. The walk takes place at 7:30 a.m. at Payne Park. People can walk in honor of someone in their lives who has been affected by heart disease or just to support the cause.

There’s also a one-mile option available for those who can’t walk three miles.

Team McLain, consisting of McLain’s friends and

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Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944

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Survey says … not much Sarasota County’s annual citizens survey feels more like an exercise in putting on a happy face than in determining what residents actually think. If that is so, the county would be better served canning the survey and saving the $59,500.

The survey found the obvious — 39% of respondents cited the economy and jobs as the most important issue facing the county.

Well, duh. The question, or follow-up question, if you must, is: How should the county go about improving the situation?

Every big government, little government, Keynsian, Austrian, conservative and liberal wants a strong economy and jobs and knows we don’t have either now. So that result isn’t helpful. The question is how to get there.

The answer is by offering the mother of all incentives: Get out of the way of new development and businesses by avoiding tax increases and streamlining or eliminating government impediments.

Some sacred cows in the community find their place near the bottom of importance in the survey. In the most-important-issue ranking, population growth and new devel-

opment carried all of 3% of respondents, insurance issues garnered 0.9%, affordable housing was 0.3%, global warming was 0.3% and racial concerns was 0.3%.

Interestingly, the survey found that people are not moved by government scandal nearly as much as the media. The county’s contract-related scandal came in 27th out of 28 categories at a resounding 0.1%. The media has a role as watchdog, but that role should be far deeper and more consistent than the occasional scandal.

Maybe what the survey shows more than anything else is that the county should be focused on two main issues: the economy and public safety. Regarding the top priorities for the quality of life, good-paying jobs was first at 63%,and public safety was second at 54%.

(Respondents could name more than one.)

That is why the Sheriff’s Office gets the most general-fund money.

Despite a fair amount of angst among residents throughout the poll, the county media machine sent out the results with this headline: “Residents give high marks to county quality of life, budget and spending

priorities.” Everything’s great! We’re doing a super job!

That is what is known as spin.

Despite the volume of data, it’s really hard to get a good feel because the survey is too vague. For instance, the survey asks: What is the most important issue facing Sarasota County today? Economy and jobs gets the 39%; second is government and elected officials at 7%; third is a tie between public schools and taxes, both at 6%.

But, other than the obvious fact that the economy and jobs are uppermost on most people’s minds, what does this tell us? Government and elected officials are an important issue. But are they doing well or poorly?

Is government too big or too small? Public schools are an important issue. Are they important because they are doing a good job or because they tax too much or because we don’t pay teachers enough or pay them too much? Taxes are important. Too high or too low?

You really have to question the value of these results to county officials beyond “We’re doing great!”

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Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

We steadfastly maintain that government offering tax dollars as incentives for companies to expand or move to Sarasota or Manatee counties is bad public policy. It allows government politicians and bureaucrats to pick winners and losers, and it does little, if anything, for net job creation by taking with one hand and giving with the other.

Further, the policy absconds with money from current tax-paying companies to give to prospective tax-paying companies — some of which will be direct ROD competitors to current THOMSON taxpayers. An example of this is giving Whole Foods tax breaks to locate in downtown Sarasota, two miles from Richard’s Foodporium, which had been paying taxes all along.

It’s bad policy. But you can see the argument for it: Everyone is doing it, so we have to do it to remain competitive. A better response to everyone doing it would be simply to create the most competitive atmosphere possible for job-creating companies and then let the market do its thing. Tube Dude just got $100,000 from the county with the hope of adding 44 more employees to its current five. It grew from zero to five with no “incentives.”

However, the absolutely most egregious element of this policy is the cross-county poaching that goes on between Sarasota and Manatee counties. The latest example is Sarasota County giving Hoveround Corp.

— a Manatee County-based company that makes electric wheelchairs — $250,000 if it moves the company south of University Parkway to Sarasota County and creates 44 new jobs.

So-called economic development leaders will say a company such as Hoveround will generate more in property taxes and will more than pay for the grant in time.

But that may not be true in the bigger picture if Manatee County fires back and lures Sarasota companies using Manatee taxpayers’ money. And how many companies never show up because of the levels of taxes and regulation?

Nonetheless, the counties issue glowing press releases on their job creation. Sarasota County economic development officials claim 21 companies that have received about $8 million so far from that fund have added more than 1,000 jobs.

But officials never point out how many companies leave the county — or went out of business — and the job losses entailed there. It is awfully self-serving for politicians and economic development officials to send out press releases and hold press conferences for each company lured through other people’s money and not include companies lost. It’s dishonest.

THE CASTAWAY by Jorge Blanco

Sarasota County created a $10 million fund to steal companies from other communities, including its neighbors. What would make anyone outside of government, which is most of us, think that government would do a good job of deciding which businesses to back? Nothing. But it sounds great in a press release.

Take Gemesis Corp. The Lakewood Ranch-based, diamond-manufacturing company was a hot item in 2007 when it took county financial incentives to expand its production capabilities. County officials were eager to grab the microphone at the groundbreaking, where then-Commissioner Shannon Staub called Gemesis “the crown jewel of the county.”

Gemesis has now moved its offshore production to Malaysia and downsized from a 60,000-square-foot facility to one of 25,000 square feet. Employee count has fallen from 50 in 2007 to between 15 and 20 today.

But government and quasi-government officials keep taking tax money and deciding which businesses in a neighboring community to try to steal. It is just wrong.

Leaders in both counties should not have to be reminded how interrelated our economies are and how interrelated the tax base is. Many people live in Manatee County and work in Sarasota County and vice-versa, particularly when it comes to Lakewood Ranch.

Call a truce on this horrible waste of government energy and, most important, taxpayers’ money. It would not be hard.

Economic development officials in both counties should get together and agree to a cease fire. We’d all be winners.

Rod Thomson can be reached at rthomson@yourobserver.com.

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The Mending the Broken Plate 9/11 Community Commemoration was well-attended with nearly 900 folks participating. I believe this response was in a large part due to the Sarasota Observer’s preevent coverage.

New York City retired firefighter Johnny Schroeder, who testified at the commemoration as among the first 15 to enter the towers, said this was the best 9/11 anniversary he has had. His friends say that since the commemoration, Johnny is smiling again.

Thank you for reporting the commemoration in the Observer, so that Johnny’s testimony could touch so many.

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Sleep deprived 1:30 a.m. — 4000 block of Fruitville Road. Disturbing the Peace. A man in an assisted-living facility told police he was being kept awake all night from moaning by the man who lives in the room next to him. The man was advised it wasn’t a police issue but promised to voice his concern to the facility’s staff.

Sign confusion 6:56 p.m. — 1000 block of Boulevard of the Arts. Illegal Parking.

A man complained that taxicabs were parking illegally at a hotel.

The bellhop advised police that cabs have been staged in that area for 30 years without any problems. The reason the complaint was made was because the street had been remodeled and the “cab parking only” signs had been replaced with no-parking signs. Police advised the bellhop to call the city and request the old signs be put back in place.

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Sour note 12 a.m. — 2000 block of Ninth Street. Stolen Property. A man believes his estranged wife, who he says has a drug problem, stole his guitars and pawned them. Police found four of the six missing guitars at local pawnshops.

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3:20 a.m. — 1700 block of Laurel Street. Trespassing. Police responded to a report of a man yelling at motorists as they passed.

They made contact with the man, who was sitting in a nearby park, and issued him a trespass warning for being in the closed public facility.

Last call 9:40 p.m. — 1900 block of Main Street. Trespassing. A security guard told police he wanted a drunken man removed from the property. Police approached the man, who could barely stand, and asked him how much he had had

to drink that night. “Not enough,” he replied.

Sept. 12 Double trouble 8 p.m. — 3800 block of South Osprey Avenue. Theft. A woman told police she believes someone stole her purse from her shopping cart while she was shopping. She said she stepped away from the cart several times. Another woman reported her purse missing after shopping at the same store. Police planned to review the grocery store’s surveillance footage.

Sept. 13 Thou shalt not lie 4:33 p.m. — 200 block of South Palm Avenue. Trespassing. Police found a man sleeping on a towel on church property. The man told police he had permission from church staff to sleep there. Church officials told police the man was lying, and he was sent on his way.

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Why would you display murder on the front cover of the paper and make us remember that? We know what happened, but 9/11 should be in loving memory of those who died and have a more “peaceful” photo of the city to properly memorialize the people and the events.

You should photograph the new downtown Manhattan to properly dedicate the day to the people and families who lost loved ones. Furthermore, 9/11 was not just about the WTC; it was also the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. I feel your front cover is insensitive to the event, and you obviously are not from the Northeast part of the country or you would have

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The man woke up later to discover that many of his tools were missing.

Washington Boulevard. Suspicious Circumstance. A nail salon employee called police to report that he did the nails of four teenage girls and is worried he isn’t going to get paid for his work. The Visa card swiped for the $205 bill didn’t immediately go through, and the girls left phone numbers and license plate numbers in case the purchase didn’t go through. The only problem is none of the information left behind was valid.

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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.

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A four-day weekend tennis tournament became a 33-day road trip that led one Sarasota couple all the way to New York City and back.

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Sarasota — ‘Honey, let’s just keep driving … ’

When Tim Gruters told his wife, Ashley, the night before their four-day tennis tournament trip to Atlanta that he was extending the trip by 29 days and she’d better get packing, she didn’t make a fuss or panic about how she was going to fit 33 outfits into her suitcase.

Instead, because her husband had taken time off before starting a new job and she was on summer vacation as a teacher, Ashley Gruters smiled and went with the flow.

“Tim’s brother, Joe, told him we should take a road trip and hit up some great cities, food and baseball,” Ashley Gruters says. “You know boys — I just let them talk.

Then, literally, the day before we left, I believed it might just happen. As a planner and fashionista, I made sure to pack a great travel bag that evening.”

As the Gruters pulled out of their driveway June 16, the thought of leaving Sarasota for a whole month was almost impossible to imagine. Thirty-three days, 14 cities, five baseball games and dozens of meals on the road later, and managing to take Observer newspapers with them on every sightseeing adventure, they returned home.

DAY 4

Atlanta — Displaying

athletic ambition

The couple competed in the National Husbandand-Wife Indoor Tennis Championships, in Atlanta. They placed fourth in the tournament, and were ranked the No. 1 husband-andwife team in the nation.

“We played against teaching pros and Division I athletes,” Tim Gruters says.

“Ashley was the superstar, and I wasn’t so good. We get along on the court because she doesn’t make any mistakes.”

When the tournament ended, the Gruterses trekked off to Oakland Cemetery, Stone Mountain, an Atlanta Braves game, the Sweet Water Brewery and Centennial Olympic Park.

DAY 6

Atlanta — Through Georgia to North Carolina

Upon leaving Atlanta, the couple decided to hike up Stone Mountain, northeast of Atlanta, where they stayed for the next 12 hours.

Next on their tour, they headed to North Carolina and discussed options such as whitewater rafting, hiking, seeing The Biltmore estate and eating famous Carolina-style barbecue.

“Tim assured me that whitewater rafting was really fun,” Ashley Gruters says. “I

screamed down the river, but made it out alive with memories I won’t forget.”

DAY 9

On the road — Staying

entertained …

While traveling, the couple fell in love with the idea of getting the most out of every city and made it a priority to experience everything — especially the food. They took advice from the Food Network’s “Man Vs. Food” show for the best places to eat. They entertained themselves during the drive by playing games such as looking for license plates from all 50 states, keeping a daily blog of their activities and attempting to stay within a $100-a-day budget. “(The budget was) a little Rachael Ray inspiration,” Ashley Gruters says. “I do not know how she meets that $20-a-day food budget; however, it was fun to pretend that we were trying to make that budget goal.”

DAY 11

Baltimore — An Orioles game and the Big Apple

Arriving on the East Coast, the couple made stops in Washington, D.C, and in Baltimore, where they attended a Baltimore Orioles game.

The Orioles’ stadium was one of five baseball stadiums they visited on the trip.

The couple agreed that Philadelphia would be their next destination, followed

by New York City.

Arriving in Philadelphia, they gathered suggestions from Facebook friends as to where to consume their first Philly cheesesteaks. Pat’s Steaks seemed to be the top pick, so the couple put the address in their GPS to guide them from Baltimore to Philadelphia. Over the course of their next five meals, they had consumed three cheesesteaks at Pat’s, Geno’s Steaks and Tony Luke’s.

Because Tim Gruters had never visited New York City, the couple decided to take full advantage of everything the Big Apple had to offer: Yankee Stadium, “Spiderman” on Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street.

“We didn’t sleep much and got the most of our four days in New York,” Ashley Gruters says. “Tim found what he says was the best thing he has ever eaten in his life — the frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity.”

The treat proved so scrumptious that they went back three times.

From New York, the couple drove to Connecticut, where Ashley Gruters showed her husband her childhood home, where she lived before moving to play tennis at the University of Connecti-

Courtesy photos

Above: Ashley and Tim Gruters pose with their Observer newspaper in front of the Biltmore estate in Asheville, N.C. Left: While visiting family in Cape Cod, Mass., the couple toured the Cape Cod potato chips factory.

cut. The couple also swung their rackets on the courts on which Ashley Gruters grew up playing.

When they reached Rhode Island, Ashley Gruters’ grandparents took them in, and the couple caught up on sleep for the first time in three weeks, relaxed on the beach and spent time on the water.

DAY 21

Boston — Enjoying

American pastimes

The couple’s next stop was Boston, where they traveled the Freedom Trail, grabbed drinks at the Cheers bar and Sam Adams brewery, saw a Red Sox game and went on the duck tour. They stopped in Cape Cod, Mass., to

visit family, toured the Cape Cod chip factory and went whale-watching.

“As we journeyed to our last stop for a wedding in New Hampshire, reality set in that our trip was coming to an end,” Ashley Gruters says. “We had booked our hotel (in Richmond, N.H.) because driving straight home was not an option. That would have been reasonable if Tim hadn’t made a slight detour.”

It was back to New York City for a lastminute stop for one more frozen hot chocolate before starting the drive home to Sarasota.

DAY 33

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Time to rest ... for a little while, at least

“As we pulled into Sarasota, we were happy to finally sleep in our own bed,” Ashley Gruters says. “We didn’t stay long, because the next week we headed to Kansas City for another tennis tournament — and some more barbecue.”

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First-grader Macy Meshad enjoys a Wendy’s Frosty with her dad, Gavin.

Fourth-grader Emily Edwards is happy her friends can see her dad, Troy, because he is a “cool dad.”

Southside students dine with dads Southside Elementary students brought their dads, and in some cases their moms, to school Tuesday, Sept. 20, for “Take Your Dad to Lunch” week.

And, based on the stories told at the lunch tables, it seems the kids might be better behaved than their

parents were at their ages.

Troy Edwards once got in trouble for shooting spit wads out of his milkcarton straw. In contrast, his daughter, Emily, was practicing her multiplication tables at lunch.

Sebastian Mochkovsky once flew paper airplanes

in class, and his teacher caught him red-handed.

And Lisa Chelekis says she was an adventurous and spirited student and that she was a handful for teachers. She suspects her daughter, Isabella, doesn’t fall far from the family tree.

Juan Villaveces is as excited as his first-grade daughter, Sophia, for the opportunity to have lunch together.

Fifth-grader Isabella Chelekis’ mom, Lisa, brought Greek sandwiches, noodles, sparkling lemonade and a French chocolate dessert.

Ezequiel Mochkovsky and his dad, Sebastian, ate cooked chicken breast and soup.

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“First Responders” Inaugural Golf Tournament Saturday, October 1, 2011 Honoring the 10th Anniversary of September 11th and benefiting the Emergency Response Teams of Longboat Key, Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

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Corey Shenkin submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Osprey.

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Last weeks Cryptograms 1. Most fish would be much bigger if the fisherman’s arms would stretch longer.

2. Fishermen think “megabytes” describes a great day at sea. “Storage” is room on the deck for the catch.

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The Sarasota Observer reserves the right to classify and edit copy, or to reject or cancel an advertisement at any time. Corrections after first insertion only. *All ads are subject to the approval of the Publisher. *It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Sarasota Observer to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

INFO & RATES: (941) 955-4888 • Fax: (941) 362-4808 • Email: classified@yourobserver.com HOuRS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm • DEADLINES: Classifieds: Tuesday at Noon • Service Directory: Friday at 3 pm

BRUSHED METAL Lamps for sale: Dining room and hall $170.00 for 2. 941-923-3386.

FILE CABINETS: 1-4 drawer, 1-2 drawer, legal, $45/ea. Lounge chair, $70. Desk, wood, $40.

941-922-6859.

INDOOR RATTAN Chaise Lounge: pale blue with custom made cushions. $200.00. 342-1368.

ONKYO SET, including: FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier, 3CD Changer, Speaker, like new, $125.

918-8328, 685-1459.

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WITH automatic defrost, 18.2 cu. ft., excellent condition. $150.00.

941-918-8987.

SINGER SEWING machine, on cabinet, very good condition, hardly used. $115. Call 941-350-4481.

SOFA GOOD condition, pale gold $50.00. Kitchen stove vent $30.00. Tv 27” $30.00. 941-922-2046.

TWIN BEDS: Complete with basketweave headboards, springs, some bedding. $100/each.

941-923-4739.

WICKER CHEST $40. Glass-top table, 36" diameter $60. Brown resin wicker rocking chair, $60.

941-966-0972.

WINDOWS: GLASS Doorlite Windows, 2 FREE. Used. Approx. size each: 53 x 19 inches.

941-3 43-5140.

WORKMATE: BLACK & Decker Deluxe Dual Height with collapsible wood vise, $20.

941-923-1757.

X-BOX 360: White with white controller. 60 gigabytes. Good condition. $180/obo. Call 941-864-0674.

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

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ***********PRIVATE ESTATE SALE***********

by Nancy Dunn LLC Friday 9/23 Call Nancy for an appointment 941-925-1993 ---------------------------Lg. Collection of AM. Glass, Hand Painted China, Lots of Jewelry, Art Supplies, Full House!!

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CONTENTS OF SARASOTA & BRADENTON HOMES Quality Auction Featuring: Victorian and Custom Furniture, Art, Pottery, Collectible Glass & China, Sterling Silver, Jewelry, Oriental Rugs and more!

13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AU3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID#8290

ESTATE SALE 9a.m.-2p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 1862 Cottonwood Trail The Lakes - at McIntosh & Bahia Vista Mahogany dining room set. Tea cart, dinette set, 2 Formica cabinets, Pair of twin beds, 4 TVs, Johnson Bros. Historic America set of dishes, Sofa, Mahogany tea table and tilt top tables, Set of Haviland, Smoking stand, Queen Anne highboy, Walter Wingard reproduction tall case clock, Leather easy chair, End tables, Shark floor cleaner, Office chair, Franklin Library books, Oriental prayer rug, Patio table and chairs, Bar chairs, coffee table, Shop Vac, exercise bike, Ladder, Gardening items, Christmas items, linens, kitchenware.

Sales by Julie McClure; pix: WWW.APPRAISALS4U.BIZ

ESTATE SALE 9a.m.-2p.m., SAT. SEPT. 24 4165 BROOKPOINT COURT SARASOTA 34238 OFF OF US41 BETWEEN MCINTOSH RD. AND CENTRAL SARASOTA PARKWAY JUST PAST TREASURE COVE AND HID-A-WAY STORAGE Nice quality Florida style, newer furniture: 2 white Queen bed sets, dinette & patio sets, sectional sofa, desk, recliner, leather love seat, media centers, wicker desk, end tables, lamps, lots of greenery, nice accessories, linens & kitchenware.

Sales by Julie McClure; pix: WWW.APPRAISALS4U.BIZ GARAGE SALE: Various items and holiday decor.

September 24th & 25th, 9am-1pm. All sales go to charity. 194 Willow Bend Way, Osprey.

INDOOR GARAGE/ESTATE SALE SATURDAY, 9a.m.-3p.m., SUNDAY, 10a.m.-2p.m. HALF PRICE. Furniture, TVs, clothes, stamps, records, toys, unique items. 2536 Wood Oak Dr, Sarasota.

Colonial Oaks Park area.

TARA GOLF & CC: Moving sale! Household items.

Saturday 09/24 8am-2pm. 5821 Pleasant Grove Court.

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

Religion ST. JUDE O holy St. Jude, Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of JESUS CHRIST, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To humbly beg to whom GOD has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and need to be invoked.

Say Our Fathers, 3 HAIL MARYS & GLORIAS. Publication must be promised. ST. JUDE, PRAY FOR US ALL WHO INVOKE YOUR AID. AMEN. This novena must be said on 9 consecutive days. Thank you St. Jude for answering my petition. -MGL

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

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

Business Opportunities

Homes For Rent

MAKE 5%-7% RETURN GUARANTEED! On small construction project in Osprey 5% for 36 months or 7% for 72 months, use your attorney or ours.

This a a safe and fantastic, opportunity!

100% secured by Real Estate $400k required.

AllegiantHomesLtd.com or call Don at 941-966-4292 or 267-474-7457.

TOWNHOUSE: OUR house on the beach.

1600/sq.ft. 1st floor, across from Siesta Key Beach, totally renovated, 2BR/2BA, tennis and pool. Reference required. $1925/mo.

609-560-5098.

Wholesale Retail 2 locations Nets 240,000 Price 450,000 + inventory Franchise to net 110,000 price 85,000 Commercial lawn co. nets 140,000 price 200,000

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s !DMISSION TO OF LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 3OME ATTRACTIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FEES s #HECK IN 3UNDAY THROUGH 4HURSDAY FOR ADDITIONAL LUNCH VOUCHER AND DINNER DISCOUNT * Available April 24 to December 21, 2011. Holiday weekends excluded.

Based on double occupancy. Tax, tip & resort fees extra.

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

Bayside condominiums available at different rates. ** An 18% gratuity will be added by lunch and dinner vendors. ***Limited to one per customer.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL (800) 243-9076 or (239) 597-3144 9225 Gulfshore Drive North, Naples, Florida 34108

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Business Opportunities HIRING FASHION Directors. Looking for people who want a career that is fun, flexible and fashionable. PT or FT; earning potential is limitless. If you love fashion and enjoy people, this is the job for you. Call 941-713-4770 or E-mail: dhfashionjewelry@gmail.com

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CHURCH SECRETARY part time. St. Andrew UCC, Gulf Gate area. Creative, organized person with excellence in reception and written/ verbal communication. Proficiency in Word/ Excel/ Publisher. Assist with financial data entry.

Competitive wage.

E-mail resume to: st.andrewucc@verizon.net

Thinking of Selling?

Call Me for an aggressive Internet plan to market your home.

DRIVERS - TEAMS: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises!

Call Now for details! 1-888-567-4856.

LARRY BRZOSTEK RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-993-3125

Every property I Market includes a Virtual Tour and more

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Rental, Salon Capelli, Siesta Key Village. Must have clientele.

941-349-5257 or leave message 941-320-2356.

Lots/Acreage For Sale

Homemakers/ Companions CNA’S/ HHA’S

NORTH PORT, Best Area, Wooded Lot. Lot 2, Block 259, Melissa Terrace. $3900 By-Owner 378-3780.

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 FL Reg #HCS227965, #HHA299992670

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NR#30211323.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Affordable Senior Housing

JEFFERSON CENTER 930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236

STUDIO EFFICIENCY: Annual rental, $150/wk plus utilities. Deposit $275.00. No smoking, no pets. Call 941-484-3656.

SIESTA KEY condo: 1BR, furnished, walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. Pool, laundry, on ground floor. 586-744-5488.

BAY VIEW: 2BR/1BA updated condo with water, sewer, cable, close to all, unfurn. 941-914-1759.

Homes For Rent ANNUAL RENTAL: Longboat Key, Twin Shores Mobile Home, 55+, private beach, 2BR/1BA. Call Karen (813)377-6864.

LIDO SHORES: Waterfront home 3BR/3BA. Pool, Dock, Private Beach access. Walking distance to world class shopping and restaurants!

Furnished or unfurnished. Annual rental. $5100/month. Call 941-928-1542.

LUXOR MHP

$425mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc, Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034 OSPREY: BAYACRES 2BR/2BA/2CG, Great neighborhood, close to Beaches & Shopping.

Fenced back yard. Lawn cutting included.

Non-smoking. $1200/mo 941-586-5834.

SPACIOUS 2000 sq.ft., 3BR/2BA with den, enclosed porch, on partially fenced treed private yard. West of trail. Prestigious Field Rd. neighborhood. Pets okay. Lease, references and deposit required. $2000 negotiable. 941-400-0950.

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Real Estate Wanted CASH BUYER FOR WATERFRONT HOUSE OR CONDO on Casey Key - Lido Beach - Longboat Key. Season is just around the corner and I have cash buyers from Europe coming over every week. Retired TV producer from Germany is looking for 4-5 BR house on the beach.

Call Helmer @ 941-592-8853. Dawn Cohen Int. Lic. R.E. Broker

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Call: Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-356-5610

Rentals from $427-$588

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Open House OPEN SUNDAY 1-4pm. 8406 Wethersfield Run #204. Outstanding 2nd floor 2BR/2BA with den.

Boca Grove condo unit with views of the Legacy Golf Course and its accompanying lake. $199,900. Ray Wize Wagner Realty 941-962-7539.

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Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks. Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com or online at: www.yourobserver.com/classifieds

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Vacation/Seasonal Rentals BOULEVARD OF The Arts, 12th floor 2BR/2BA, recent high-end renovation, beautifully decorated, European kitchen, stainless appliances, excellent security. Panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, boat dock available. Annual or seasonal available. 941-724-4703, 412-310-8436.

LIDO KEY. Seasonal rental on beach. Months flexible, 3 month minimum. 3BR/2.5BA, large terrace, direct view of city/ bay/ Siesta Key. Tennis, Olympic pool, spa, gym. 215-833-5967.

LONGBOAT KEY PIERRE CONDO on the beach.

8th floor. 2 bedroom plus den/convertible 3rd bedroom. Garage parking. Furnished. 2,410 sq ft.

Available 10/1/11 thru 9/30/12, or any portion.

Pool, tennis, fitness center. Outstanding Gulf of Mexico and sunrise views. 3 guest suites in bldg. for occasional company. Photos available.

248-310-8308.

MOBILE HOME for rent 55+ park. 2BR/1BA. November through February. 814-657-4587.

E-mail: ocgram@yahoo.com

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Painting/Wallpapering

IN-HOME CARE/ COMPANIONSHIP/ HOMEMAKING available all hours; days, nights, weekends.

Call 377-4465 for more information or visit our website @ www.eldercaresarasota.com Lic. #30211372 Bonded & Insured.

SENIOR IN HOME CARE: Compassionate care for you or your loved one. Delicious healthy meal preparations, laundry, shopping, transportation, and companionship. Affordable and dependable.

References. Call Louise 941-416-3014.

HOUSECLEANING. I’ll Make Your House Sparkle & Shine! Perfectionist, Many Years Experience, Great References. 941-586-0663 / 941-488-1478.

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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.

NULOOK PAINTING AND DECORATING From regular painting to color washes, wood graining and textures. 15 Years experience with references.

Design and color consultation. Call 941-445-4218 or visit our website: www.nulookpaintinganddecorating.com

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925

Auto Transport

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RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police officer & associate. Drive your car to the North and back.

941-713-1596, 941-720-0426.

Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

Cleaning

Doors

“INTENTIONALLY BETTER�

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342

Adult Care Services A LENDING HAND HOURLY OR 24/7 CARE Assistance with Personal Care/ Shopping/ Transportation/ etc. Excellent references, Insured and Bonded. Call 941-809-3725.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER: Mature lady will drive, shop, organize, etc. Available 24/7.

Excellent refs. Valentina, 941-376-1728.

HOME AIDE COMPANION. 6 years experience, CPR trained, bi-lingual, HHA, Certified. Excellent references. Clara Douglas, 407-535-2569.

HOME CARE COMPANION seeking P/T position.

Please call Ellen, 941-924-8443.

EDLA’S CLEANING SERVICES: Residential Commercial, New Construction. Meticulous, deep cleaning top to bottom. We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable. Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

371-9869.

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

R.J. DAVIS WHOLESALE FLOORING, LLC. Tile Setter, Wood Floor Installer. Lic./Ins. 10 Years working in Lakewood Ranch custom homes.

You buy the material, we install. 941-586-8996.

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS

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NOTARY PUBLIC Sarasota, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Will Travel Call for appointment and rates.

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Heidi Kurpiela

“Steven is a sincerely committed individual,” says Ringling Museum trustee Cliff Walters, of Ringling Museum Executive Director Steven High, above. “He’s someone who is going to dive deeply into strategic initiatives.”

Higher ground Three months into his post as director of the Ringling Museum, Steven High is overseeing an international arts festival and breaking ground on a $7.5 million project.

N

o wonder trustees at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art recruited Steven High.

High has that desirable mix of right- and left-brained thinking that art institutions look for in a leader.

A suit-and-tie guy with an art his-

tory degree and an MBA, High, 55, straddles the line between what the Ringling Museum is and what the Ringling Museum could be.

What that is exactly, High — the museum’s new executive director since June — articulates in one straightforward sentence: “The op-

posite of milquetoast.”

In other words: the opposite of timid.

“Art is about every aspect of our lives,” High says. “It’s about passion.

It’s about ideas. It’s about posing questions, even if you don’t always get clear answers.”

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COVER STORY “The Amazing American Circus Poster: The Strobridge Lithographing Company” features 80 color posters from the golden age of American circuses.

The exhibit is up now through Jan. 29, at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.ringling.org. ling: a builder.

Under High’s helm, the Telfair completed a $76 million expansion project, added a record 40,000 new visitors and saw a spike in endowment funds.

His first year in office, he championed Telfair’s PULSE: Art and Technology Festival, a nine-day, newmedia bonanza devoted to installations that featured kinetic robots, digital projectors, 3D scanners, infrared surveillance, LED lights, motors, iPhones, Wii remotes and social networking tools.

Last year, the event drew 4,000 attendees.

“When we were on our search for a new director, Steven’s name kept coming up,” says Ringling trustee Cliff Walters. “Sources kept saying, ‘You want someone like Steven High.’ After hearing it so many times, we thought, ‘Why don’t we just approach Steven High?’”

High, however, wasn’t ready to leave when the museum contacted him this spring. After laying the groundwork for massive growth in Savannah, he was eager to see the fruits

DID YOU KNOW? This year marks the 100th anniversary since John and Mable Ringling purchased their 20-acre waterfront property.

of his labor flourish.

“We finally persuaded him to come and walk the campus,” Walters says. “I think that’s when he began to see not just what we have, but what we can do to go to the next level. I think he believed his experiences suited him well for the role.”

What he saw was a beautiful campus on the Sarasota waterfront, a museum filled with an impressive collection of Rubens and another museum filled with circus paraphernalia.

As impressed as he was with Ringling’s assortment of masterworks, he was even more impressed with its renewed focus on what he calls “the art of today” –– the “Art of Our Time” initiative.

Sitting at a round table in his office, High is surrounded by the art of today: heavy catalogs, maga-

Charles Livingston Bull designed this 1915 poster to advertise Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s combined shows. zines and glossy marketing materials from museums and art houses.

“This stuff tends to accumulate,” High says, sipping from a cup of coffee with the cool demeanor of a man who’s been on the job longer than three months.

The most cumbersome book in his stack is a circus poster book by the Strobridge Lithographing Company.

A bulky 264-page coffee table book, the Strobridge tome is filled with iconic circus posters dating from 1878 to 1939. The works are part of the “The Amazing American Circus Poster” exhibition that currently lines the walls of the Sear-

ing wing at the museum.

It’s a Ringling-ian exhibition, if such a word exists, and the first to open under High’s leadership. But as evidenced by the director’s fondness for cutting-edge contemporary art, one can only surmise that it’s barely an inkling of what’s to come.

“Museums can be intimidating for folks,” High says.

“Many peoples’ experience with them is that they can’t touch anything, which isn’t how it always should be. We should be serious in some aspects and entertaining in others.”

You’d never know RIAF is less than three weeks away by looking at the museum’s

unruffled director. At a time when most of the staff is running ragged from months of intense preparation, High is eerily calm.

As if sensing this about himself, he mentions only one artist on the RIAF lineup: Zimoun, a sound sculptor from Switzerland who uses DC motors to generate structure noise installations, whose work will be featured in a special exhibit during the festival.

“It’s such a simple process,” High says. “The ebb and flow of sound; the landscapes of objects all humming and moving at the same time. It’s noise, but you almost have to be quiet to hear it.”

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Take, for example, “Beyond Bling,” the hip-hop art exhibition that opened shortly after High joined the museum. Although he wasn’t responsible for curating the exhibition, several visitors approached him during its run to share their opinion of the work.

Some loved it, and some hated it.

“It’s OK to do a show that not everyone agrees on,” High says. “You can’t make everyone happy all the time.”

“Bling” was part of a deliberate push to showcase more contemporary art at the Ringling Museum.

Dubbed the “Art of Our Time” initiative, the project ushered in the appointment of the museum’s first modern- and contemporary-art curator in 15 years and the six-day Ringling International Arts Festival.

It’s also the reason why High decided to leave his comfortable post at the Telfair Museums, in Savannah, Ga., for which he served as director for four years.

“To be honest,” High says, “without (Ringling’s) contemporary art commitment, I probably wouldn’t have come here. I needed something I could get behind.”

He had become to the Telfair what former Ringling Director John Wetenhall had once been to Ring-

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by Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor

+ Art Center bids farewell to ‘iconcept’ whiz Lisa Berger has put in her twoweek resignation at Art Center Sarasota.

If you don’t know Berger, you should.

The development director and marketing maven is partially responsible for reinvigorating the aging Art Center.

Those of you who’ve enjoyed the raucous fun and fashion of the organization’s “iconcept” artmeets-fashion show have Berger to thank for the event.

A fashion designer by trade, Berger has spent the last three years helping buoy the Art Center by creating fresh programming for new artists and young audiences.

Her “iconcept” concept, which featured a controversial striptease this year, has become Sarasota’s must-see fashion show of the season.

So, what’s to become of Berger and her popular fundraiser?

Berger is headed next month to New York City to join the high-end sports apparel company, Ellesse, for which she worked as the director of design 17 years ago.

The company, which recently signed Chris Evert as its spokeswoman, is re-launching its brand this fall with a line of luxury tennis garb, followed by golf, eques-

It’s so hard to find a good piece of armor these days.

Thank goodness the Asolo Repertory Theatre is holding a rummage sale.

Well, “rummage sale” might be too lowbrow a term for this costume sale. Some of the pieces are marked as high as $400.

The theater, which will hold its sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the Asolo Rep Scenic Studios on Tallevast Road, is hawking wardrobes and accessories from “The Imaginary Invalid,” “Ariadne auf Naxos,” “Equus,” “Julius

Caesar” and “Oh, What a Lovely War,” to name a few.

According to David Covach, costume shop manager, the event soars in comparison to previous sales. It took him six weeks just to sort through the pieces, many of which were sewn from scratch.

A cast of notable Asolo Rep actors, including David Howard, Doug Jones, Carolyn Michel, Sharon Spelman and Brad Wallace, has worn the costumes.

If you want to impress your buddies on the Halloween party circuit, I suggest picking up the

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Carolyn Michel and Elisabeth Ahrens perform in the 2008 show, “The Imaginary Invalid.” ostrich costume from “Peter Pan.” No one will ever know it’s you.

+ New addition opens at Ringling’s Museum A rendering of the new Tibbals Learning Center.

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Lisa Berger speaks at the 2011 “iconcept” fashion show. trian and ski designs.

Berger, whose last day at the Art Center is Sept. 30, is currently shopping around for an event planner to organize this year’s “iconcept,” which she hopes will get off the ground despite her absence.

“It’s going to be hard to separate from it,” Berger says. “It’s like my baby.”

If anyone out there is interested in adopting Berger’s baby, please contact the Art Center. The show must go on!

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The Ringling Museum is keeping true to its roots by adding yet another addition to its beloved Circus Museum.

The new $7.5 million addition to the Tibbals Learning Center will open Sept. 24 in conjunction with Smithsonian National Museum Day, which means admission to all museums is free.

The addition, funded by yet another sizable donation by master circus model builder

Howard Tibbals, adds another 24,475 square feet to the Circus Museum.

City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell will be on hand to celebrate the completion of the project and the 100th anniversary of John and Mable Ringling’s famous Sarasota property purchase.

Atwell will lead a proclamation ceremony at the Bolger Campiello at the Cà d’Zan mansion.

+ Local author walks the red carpet at Emmys Sarasota writer Marlene Resnick’s son has done her proud.

Resnick, a children’s book author, just returned from the Creative Emmy Awards, in Los Angeles, where she accompanied her son, Noah Rosenstein, who was nominated for an Emmy for “Outstanding Short-Form Picture Editing” for his work on the 83rd annual Academy Awards.

And Resnick isn’t the only local lady to walk the red carpet at the Emmys.

The Primetime Emmy Awards, which aired Sunday night on FOX, was hosted by “Glee” star Jane Lynch, the wife of former Sarasota psychologist Dr. Lara Embry.

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Oct. 2. Located at 811 S. Palm Ave.; 366-5731; www.selby.org.

ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH — Exhibit of artwork by local artist Marcia Freedman on display through September. Located at 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key; www. allangelslbk.org; 383-8161.

ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART — “Florida Landscapes: Another Look,” featuring works by James Couper, Heidi Edwards and Bruce Marsh, runs through Oct. 1. Located at 1288 N. Palm Ave.; 366-2454; www.allyngallup.com.

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Matt Damon is mysteriously immune to the virus that wreaks havoc in “Contagion.”

>> ‘Contagion’ Director Steven Soderbergh wastes a lot of talent in his new film, “Contagion.”

Although it’s chock-full of Oscar-winning actors, there’s a distinct lack of character development. But he does provide a profound abundance of fear and paranoia that chills to the bone.

The movie opens with a black screen accompanied by two coughs. It’s day two, and Gwyneth Paltrow isn’t feeling too well after having returned from Hong Kong. She dies suddenly, and, soon after, her son succumbs to the same ailment. We now know it’s infectious, and when they remove the top of her skull, the pandemic horror begins.

International chaos ensues with Kate Winslet at the helm as a doctor for the Centers for Disease Control, and Marion Cotillard plays an epidemiologist for the World Health Organization.

Laurence Fishburne serves as deputy director of the CDC in Atlanta, and Jennifer Ehle is so desperate in trying to

perfect a vaccine, she injects herself. A goofy-toothed Jude Law rears his beautiful/ugly head as a whistle-blowing blogger who blames the government and drug companies for the virus.

Matt Damon, as Paltrow’s husband (who’s mysteriously immune to the virus), is the only character whose plight is humanized. Soderbergh has chosen an almost documentary approach to the subject matter. He expertly instills fear via his camera by lingering on objects with which we come in contact on a daily basis. Elevator buttons, cocktail glasses and a bowl of bar nuts become lethal weapons in the terrifying scenario that unfolds.

I found myself confused with the timelines during the film. It requires strict attention. But when it all comes together in the final scene, you’ll be astounded.

“Contagion” is a study in human behavior — the good and bad — which Soderbergh seems to have down pat.

— Pam Nadon

ART CENTER SARASOTA — “The Other Persona,” featuring artwork ranging from fantastic costumes to assemblages, by artists Ray Peper, Jo Proietti, Viki Chelf and Jeff Schwartz, runs through Oct. 22.

Located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail; 365-2032; www.artsarasota.org.

ART UPTOWN — “Reflections on Ringling” runs Oct. 1 to Oct. 29, with works related to the Ringling Museum’s landscape, architecture, art and history. Located at 1367 Main St.; www.artuptown.com; 955-5409.

DABBERT GALLERY —“Summer Showcase,” featuring the works of six sculptors, one printmaker, 23 painters, one pastel artist and one photographer, runs through September. Located at 76 S. Palm Ave.; 955-1315; www.dabbertgallery.com.

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN — Annual Ringling College faculty and staff exhibitions run Sept. 30 through Oct. 26.

Opening reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Galleries are located one-half block east of 2700 N. Tamiami Trail on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way; 3597563; www.ringling.edu/selbygallery.

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SIMON’S COFFEE HOUSE — “Splashy Colors,” featuring Impressionistic works by Joan Schnuerch, runs through Oct. 3.

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“On the Ball,” by Jamie Friedli, is part of the “Reflections on Ringling” display at Art Uptown.

“Crosscurrents of Design: Asian Export Ceramics” and “The Art of Jade” run through Oct. 30. “The Amazing American Circus Poster: The Strobridge Lithographing Company 1878-1939” runs through Jan. 29. “20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling Collection” is an ongoing show.

Art After 5 takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the art museum and Circus Museum.

Tickets: $10, adults; children, 6 to 17, $5; children under 6, admitted free. Tickets for the museum are $25, or $20 for seniors 65 and up; children ages 6 to 17, $10; children 5 and under, admitted free.

Art museum free to all on Mondays.

Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road; 351-1660. Admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, Cà d’Zan mansion, Circus Museum, Mable’s Rose Garden and grounds.

SCARLETT’S FEATHERS — “Weaving: A Riot of Color and Texture,” with works by Lois Mills, runs through Oct. 15. Located at 53A S. Palm Ave.; www.scarlettsfeathers.com; 894-3620.

SELBY GARDENS — Sixth annual Selby Instructors’ Summer Showcase, in the Museum of Botany and the Arts, runs through

STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY — “Dive in to the Art World,” featuring water interpretations

by Sarasota’s legacy artists, runs through Oct. 1. Exhibit of gallery artists is also on display. Located at 1525 State St., 955-2787; www. sarasotafineart.com.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH — “Suncoast Watercolor Society Exhibit: Directors Show” runs through Oct. 26. Located at 3975 Fruitville Road; 377-4897.

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER — “Te Amo,” an exhibit of artwork

by Anita Wexler, runs through September. Located at 340 S. Tuttle Ave.; 366-1700.

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FIRST FRIDAY WALKS — Downtown galleries of Burns Square, Pineapple Avenue, Palm Avenue and Main Street feature live music, refreshments and general merriment. Event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Next art walk will be held Oct. 7.

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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE — “Just Desserts” runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 29, in the Gompertz Theatre.

Tickets: $12. Located at 1241 N. Palm Ave.; www.floridastudiotheatre.org; 366-9000.

FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY — “Hamlet Redux,” a 60-minute retelling of the Shakespeare classic, will be performed at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Cook Theatre. Tickets: $26; www.asolorep.org; 351-8000.

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GOLDEN APPLE DINNER THEATRE — “Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza: The Show” takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Friday.

Tickets: $5. “Disenchanted” will run Oct. 11 to Oct. 23. Tickets: $28; dinner priced separately. Located at 25 N. Pineapple Ave.; 366-5454; www.thegoldenapple.com.

RINGLING INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL — Performances featuring music, dance, theater and visual arts will run Oct. 11 to Oct. 16 in the Ringling Complex, 5401 Bay Shore Road. For a complete schedule, visit ringlingartsfestival.org or call 360-7399.

THE PLAYERS THEATRE — “Kiss Me Kate” runs through Sept. 25. Tickets: $25.

Located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail; www.theplayers.org; 365-2494.

VENICE THEATRE — “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” runs through Sept. 25.

Tickets: $10 for students; $16 for adults.

“The Dixie Swim Club” runs Sept. 27 through Oct. 16. Tickets: $12 to $15 for students; $24 to $27 for adults. Located at 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice; www.venicestage.com; 488-1115.

MUSIC

JAZZ AT TWO — The Lillette Jenkins Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Sept. 23, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road. Tickets: $5 for Jazz Club members; $10 for non-members; www.jazzclubsarasota.com; 366-1552.

LULLABY CONCERT SERIES — Musicians to perform classical music in a childfriendly library setting at 11 a.m. Sept.

24, North Sarasota Public Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd.; 861-5000.

NEW COLLEGE NEW MUSIC — Violinist Miranda Cuckson will perform at 8 p.m.

Sept. 24, in the Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road. Tickets: $15; www.newmusic-

The Lillette Jenkins Trio, featuring Lillette Jenkins-Wisner, will perform Sept. 23, at the Unitarian Universalist Church. newcollege.org; 487-4888.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA — “Chamber Soiree: European Passport,” featuring selections by Szervansky, Shostakovich, Turina and Arnold, will be performed at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22, at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail. Tickets start at $25.

“Journeys to Genius: Elgar” will be performed Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Tickets start at $39; www.sarasotaorchestra.org; 953-3434.

VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL — K.D. Lang & The Siss Boom Bang will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Tickets: $30 to

Jeremy Lamb and Christine Alexander are two of the improv actors in Florida Studio Theatre’s “Just Desserts,” which runs Oct. 1 to Oct. 29. $85. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17. Free. Located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail; www.vanwezel.org; 953-3368.

VENICE MUSICALE — “A Musical Potpourri” of favorites, both instrumental and vocal, will be performed at 10 a.m.

Oct. 6, at Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. Free; www. venicemusicale.org or 497-2733.

COMEDY

VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL — “Henson Alternative’s Stuffed and Unstrung,” with the Jim Henson pup-

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Located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail; www. vanwezel.org; 953-3368.

HOME RESOURCE — “The Patrick McInnis Comedy Hypnosis Experience” will be presented at 8 p.m. Sept. 23. Located at 741 Central Ave. Tickets: $15; www. christinealexander.net; 587-2777.

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Jump Dance Company members Carly Fults, Emma Bramley, Gemma Zapatha, Grace Dunn, Megan Lieprandt and Ashlynn Martin

‘Sarasota’s Got Talent’ auditions rock the stage

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Some performers returned for the third year to impress the judges, proving if at first you don’t succeed …

Sure, America’s got talent, but Sarasota’s got it, too — and it’s coming to an auditorium near you.

Organized by the Center for Musical Theatre at Julie Rohr Academy, the third annual “Sarasota’s Got Talent” auditions were held Sept. 17, at Plymouth Harbor.

The idols of the local singers who graced the stage were all over the board, from Broadway legends to rock stars and country sweethearts.

Hannah Beatt, already a Broadway vet at 11 years old, having appeared as Young Fiona in “Shrek the Musical” two years ago, named Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster as her favorite performer.

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of the Plain White T’s “Rhythm of Love,” said former “American Idol” star Chris Daughtry tops his list.

And then there was 16-year-old Sarah Bradtmueller, who marked her third appearance as a vocal contestant with a soulful Adele ballad. Despite being blessed with a set of deep sultry pipes, Bradtmueller revealed that her favorite songstress is country darling Taylor Swift.

“I love her,” Bradtmueller said. “She’ll come out with a new song and it’ll be exactly what I’m thinking at the time. It’s like ‘Dang it! Why didn’t I write that?’”

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Pecan pie is a delightful dessert RECIPE

Nancy Markle’s Pecan Delight Pie Servings: 10 or more

1 9-inch prepared cookie pie crust 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 stick (1/4 pound) butter, melted 1 teaspoon genuine vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 3 cups pecans

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6 ounces Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix well eggs, sugar, melted butter and vanilla in large bowl. Add flour and mix well. Add pecans and chocolate chips and mix in. Pour into prepared crust and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Pecan Delight Pie was developed from a Derby Pie recipe.

Guest food editor Nancy Markle lots of salads or veggies.

“I am a dessert person,” she says, “and this is the ultimate comfort dessert. People love it, but it is extremely rich — all pecans and chocolate with no corn syrup and just enough eggs to hold it together.”

She has found that the usual one-sixth piece of pie is too much, and she cuts this one, instead, into tenths or even

Nancy’s Mocha Sauce

smaller.

Markle, a retired chief information officer of major corporations, has always loved to entertain.

“I remember friends and family sitting around the table eating when I came home from a date,” she says. “And for huge Passover dinners, my mom invited non-Jews to share the experience.”

These days, she cooks when she visits her children in Atlanta. They throw a party for their friends and hers.

“It has become a tradition,” Markle says. “And it’s a great way for me to meet their friends.”

A former board member of Designing Women Boutique, Markle published this recipe in its “Where Food Meets Fashion” cookbook, available at the shop on North Tamiami Trail, along with dozens of others from fashionable Sarasotans.

Markle’s notes:

8 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 cup strongly brewed coffee 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons coffee or chocolate liqueur

Put brewed coffee and chocolate in a heavy saucepan. On low-medium heat, melt chocolate until all is mixed, stirring often. Add sugar and bring to a boil. Stir well and remove from heat and let cool.

Add vanilla and liqueur. Mix well and store in a tightly covered jar in refrigerator. You can heat in microwave to serve hot. It will pour easier.

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• Use an Oreo cookie crust, if you want, a chocolate crust or shortbread cookie-crumb crust if you want a white one.

They are found with the baking products in the grocery store.

• For those who don’t like chocolate (if there are such people), eliminate chocolate chips and add another cup of pecans, using a shortbread cookie crust.

• Use raw pecan pieces if you can find them.

• Melt the butter in the microwave.

• Häagen-Dazs Java Chip ice cream is excellent with this, or Vanilla Bean is less rich.

• Serve in a stemmed champagne coupe for added glamour.

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Although it does not belong on anyone’s healthy heart or weight-management diet, the recipe has a lot going for it. It calls for a store-bought crust.

It is not difficult or time-consuming to prepare. It can be made in advance. And, best of all, it makes a grand finale that your guests will love.

Markle’s favorite dessert used to be peanut butter pie, but she developed an allergy to an ingredient and needed a replacement. This creation started out as Derby Pie. “Heaven only knows where that recipe came from,” she says.

She discovered it in 1998, when she moved here from California, and has been refining it ever since — most recently by creating her own mocha sauce when she couldn’t find the one she had been buying.

This time of year, Markle likes to serve a light dinner of cool or room-temperature foods. She would serve her pie, for example, after a casual supper of turkey meatloaf and

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8750 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #502C $650,000 Greg Owens 941.779.7149

13939 WOOD DuCK CIRCLE SOLD IN 17 DAyS Christopher Iacobelli 941.405.3506

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3913 SOLyMAR The Soda Group

$359,000 941.405.3506

6577 fAIRWAy GARDENS DR. #6577, BRADENTON $132,900 Susan Repp, P. A., B.A. 941.685.7782

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7509 GREySTONE STREET The Soda Group

$975,000 941.961.5857

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6938 BRIER CREEK COuRT The Soda Group

$749,000 941.961.5857

11131 HyACINTH PLACE The Soda Group

Each Office is Individually Owned and Operated

$279,000 941.961.5857 64512

5343 PAyLOR LANE starting at $375/month Jerry Filipowski 941.350.6544

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