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main street makeover

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Downtown decisions Residents and business owners must make a decision next week on what type of Main Street project they would like to see.

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It’s time for downtown residents and business owners to pick a Main Street project design that will alter the look of the downtown corridor and take away as many as 66 parking spaces.

At a workshop scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, city staff

and a Kimley-Horn and Associates design team will present the public with several options for a Main Street project that’s likely to include brick streets and historic street lamps in the historic district and fewer parking spaces to accommodate wider sidewalks and more landscaping.

“This (upcoming) meeting is where we will get a true sense of how the public feels about this project and the reduction in parking spaces,” said Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz.

More than 125 people attended a public workshop last month

to give staff the input needed to come forward with the current proposals that will be presented Nov. 14.

City residents and business owners agreed with many of the suggestions that were offered as examples for a Main Street renovation project that stretches from Bayfront Drive to U.S. 301

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Kids and parents got creative Saturday, Oct. 29, during Family Mask Day at Artists on the Court, in Towles Court. Artists on the Court supplied the masks as well as the paint, feathers, jewels and other decorating items for the masks.

+ Thanksgiving food drive feeds the hungry The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Food Drive offers communities a chance to help those who are experiencing the deepest impact of a struggling economy.

Donations may be taken to collection boxes at City Halls or police stations in Palmetto, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and North Port, or to any participating school in Manatee and Sarasota counties Nov. 7 through Nov. 18. In Sarasota, food donations can also be made from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd.

In 24 years of community support, the program has collected and distributed more than 100 tons of food and more than $2.2 million in food gift cards. Last year, it provided more than 20,000 food gift cards with more than 35% going to children, 16% to people with disabilities, 15% to the elderly and the remaining 34% to others in need.

+ Daylight Saving Time ends Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6, which means it’s time to turn back your clocks Saturday night.

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This conceptual draft of a brick-lined Main Street in the historic district will be presented to the public for their input on Nov. 14.

down to eight

By Rachel Brown Hackney | Staff Writer

Bruce St. Denis, former Longboat Key town manager, was the only one of five Sarasota County candidates to make the Sarasota County administrator semi-finalists list delivered to the county this week.

The Mercer Group, the consult-

ing firm hired by the County Commission to conduct the search for former Administrator Jim Ley’s replacement, pared its original group of 45 applications to nine this week. However, one of those candidates, John Eskilson, county administrator of Sussex County, N.J.,

St. Denis only Sarasota County semi-finalist who remains subsequently withdrew his name.

Among the other seven candidates, five are from Florida, one is from York, S.C., and the other is from Augusta, Ga. “I’m glad to be on the list,” St.

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MAIN STREET / FROM PAGE 1A and will highlight the street’s historic district from Gulfstream Avenue to Orange Avenue.

Parking is drastically being severed, particularly in the historic district, to make way for wider, bricklined sidewalks. City officials said the argument can be made that the Palm Avenue parking garage and future State Street parking garage will make up for the reduction in 48 spaces from Bayfront Park to Orange Avenue.

“The merchants may have concern with this proposal,” said senior city planner Steve Stancel. “But that’s what this public input process is for.”

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Denis said Wednesday morning. “We love this community, and I’d like the chance to continue serving it.”

St. Denis resigned in September after 14 years as Longboat Key town manager.

His action followed news that he would receive a negative evaluation.

St. Denis said he plans to attend the County Commission discussion Nov. 8, when the board is scheduled to narrow the list of semi-finalists down to three to five names. He already has been attending County Commission meetings, he said, and talking with people about county issues.

The four county candidates who did not make the list were Deputy Sarasota City Manager Marlon C.J. Brown; Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle; John C. Minder, a registered professional engineer; and Lorraine M. Vervoordt, a Venice business process consultant.

In an Oct. 31 letter to Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, James L. Mercer, president and CEO of The Mercer Group, wrote that after evaluating all the candidates according to criteria established by the County Commission, “and conducting a preliminary evaluation of each candidate,” the firm had narrowed its pool. However, he added, “We are continuing to investigate some allegations made against some of these nine candidates.”

The Mercer Group came under fire in Sarasota when it conducted the search for a new city manager that resulted in Robert Bartolotta winning the position.

After Bartolotta was named a finalist, allegations arose that he had attempted to smother his critically ill wife several years earlier. A nurse had implicated him, but no evidence was produced to lead to an arrest. Nonetheless, when The Mercer Group held its focus groups in Sarasota in September to learn what attributes the public wanted in a new county administrator, Susan Chapman, a member of the city Planning Board, told John T. Maxwell of The Mercer Group that she hoped the

• Downtown Sarasota parking meter rates rose to the maximum of $1 per hour starting Nov. 1. The rates will stay that way for the next six months.

• Hourly rates are in effect from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays.

• Users are not required to pay for a full hour, however, when paying with coins.

The rates will adjust again May 1 to Oct. 31 and will be a maximum of 50 cents per hour during that six-month period.

Renovation recommendations

The following recommendations will be proposed Nov. 14 for the four sections of Main Street:

 From the Five Points roundabout to Orange Avenue (Historic District) • Replace the existing concrete sidewalk with wider

brick sidewalk • Replace the concrete street with a brick street • Add 2,200 square feet of crosswalks • Create 10,300 square feet of brick parking spaces • Increase the landscaping from 5,800 square feet to 11,100 square feet • Replace the 104 existing angled parking spaces with up to 64 parallel spaces.

Parking in this segment could be reduced by 40 spaces.

From Orange Avenue to Osprey Avenue • Keep existing concrete sidewalks • Reduce the existing concrete street from 57,900 square feet to 40,400 square feet • Add 2,100 square feet of crosswalks • Increase asphalt parking space from 15,000 square feet to 15,400 square feet

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• Increase the landscaping from 1,700 square feet to 19,100 square feet • Increase the number of angled parking spaces from 74 spaces to 79 spaces.

Parking in this segment would increase by five spaces.

From Osprey Avenue to U.S. 301 • Increase existing concrete sidewalks from 28,000 square feet to 35,400 square feet.

• Add 4,200 square feet of crosswalks • Reduce asphalt parking space from 12,200 square feet to 6,100 square feet • Increase the landscaping from 3,500 square feet to 9,800 square feet • Replace existing 47 angled and nine parallel spaces with up to 38 parallel spaces.

Parking in this segment could decrease by 18 spaces.

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The Sarasota County Commission Nov. 8 will discuss the semi-finalists for county administrator and pare the list to three to five names. That regular meeting will be held at the Anderson Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.

Public meet-and-greet sessions with the candidates will be held at 4 p.m.

Nov. 13, at the Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, and at 6 p.m. Nov. 14, at the Potter Building at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

Nov. 15, the commission tentatively plans to settle on its choice and extend an offer to the candidate. If needed, the commission has set aside Nov. 17 for further deliberation. firm would be more diligent in background checks this time.

Regarding the number of semi-finalists, Patterson said Wednesday, “I’m surprised it’s such a small list.” She added, “I still feel, based on my conversations with Mr. Mercer, that the search period was too compressed.”

Patterson said she was going to compare The Mercer Group list against her own list from the group of 45 names forwarded to the county last week.

And although The Mercer Group had indicated it would be able to provide a list of 15 semi-finalists, Patterson said she could not come up with that many herself from reviewing the resumes.

However, Commissioner Joe Barbetta said he felt the economy and the scrutiny candidates undergo were the primary factors in the number of semi-finalists. “I still don’t equate (the number) to the time constraints at all,” he said Wednesday.

Candidates typically end up with hometown newspaper exposure, he added, so they worry their current employers will let them go.

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

First Street renovation project pushed Downtown business owners want downtown renovation dollars to be spent to renovate First Street near U.S. 41.

Downtown business owners feel slighted with talk of a Main Street renovation project and want to know when renovation dollars will be earmarked for what they perceive as a neglected First Street.

Bijou Café chef/owner Jean-Pierre Knaggs told the Downtown Improvement District Tuesday that he’s frustrated that one of the downtown core’s gateways has received no attention and that the city’s main focus seems to be on Main Street.

Knaggs noted that the street is a pedestrian thoroughfare for guests of the RitzCarlton, Sarasota; he said hotel guests cross U.S. 41 and walk down First Street to come to downtown.

“The problem with that is First Street is the worst-looking street downtown,” Knaggs said. “We are essentially giving off a bad first impression of downtown to RitzCarlton guests.”

Knaggs said he’s fed up with old, rusty street lamps and sidewalks and landscaping that need attention.

“We feel like a step-child and we are ignored,” Knaggs said. “I think it’s time we realize First Street is the gateway to downtown from the Ritz-Carlton. We need nice lampposts, safe sidewalks and would greatly appreciate you doing something about it.”

Knaggs noted that his café at 1287 First St. has survived and prospered, even though he was warned by others not to open up on First Street.

“Our downtown has thrived and is growing into a beautiful place that people want to come to at night,” Knaggs said. “But it’s time to give some help to First Street.”

Sarasota merchant Paul Thorpe has also suggested the DID create a project to spruce up First Street.

“This is a gateway to the city used by guests of the Ritz-Carlton to enter downtown, and it’s the worst-looking street in downtown,” said Thorpe, who urged the DID to consider a street enhancement project like it’s doing for Palm Avenue, Main Street and other thoroughfares.

DID Chairman Ernie Ritz and the rest of the DID agreed to put out a bid for a company to create potential enhancement projects for First Street.

“This needs to be done,” Ritz said. “This is a gateway to our city and we need to make it more appealing.”

However, there may be a hurdle to a potential project funded with DID dollars.

The DID boundary map does not include an approximately 500-foot section of First Street from Cocoanut Avenue to U.S. 41.

Any renovation plan must include an agreement from the city to extend the renovation to that portion of the street as well.

Also, the city will not be able to modify the island median on U.S. 41 that pedestrians crossover to access First Street, because

it’s a state-operated road.

“The median can’t be touched, but we may be able to beautify the street and enhance a walkway there,” said DID Operations Manager John Moran.

Moran also noted that there are some other beautification projects on First Street in the works, such as a sidewalk and landscaping improvement project in front of the former Chop House restaurant.

City staff agreed to work with the DID and First Street business owners to formulate a plan moving forward that can make the First Street renovation project uniform and won’t affect a plan for future downtown roundabouts in the area.

Suzanne Willis, public relations director for the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, told the Sarasota Observer she was pleased to hear about the potential plans for First Street.

“Our guests love going downtown and that’s the street they use to access all downtown has to offer,” Willis said. “We are all for improvements and anything that can be done to make downtown Sarasota better.”

PARTY PLANNING

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

DSA cancels New Year’s event Downtown Sarasota Alliance canceled a New Year’s Eve celebration after determining it would be competing with area businesses.

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Marion Ruthardt, from Duisburg, Germany, works on the beginning stages of her piece, “Avatar,” Wednesday, Oct. 2, on Dolphin Street for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. The theme for this year’s festival is “Pavement Art through the Ages” and it will run through Monday, Nov. 7 in Burns Court.

VITAL REVITALIZATION?

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Goodwill proposed for North Trail A Goodwill Superstore is being proposed just 12 blocks from the site of a new Walmart supermarket that will be built next summer on Tamiami Trail.

The city of Sarasota will review a site plan this fall for a Goodwill Superstore planned for the North Trail, just south of University Parkway. But some nearby residents have voiced displeasure with the proposal.

A 29,699-square-foot Goodwill retail store is planned for 5150 N. Tamiami Trail, the former site of a barbecue restaurant that sits adjacent to a Barnacle Bill’s Seafood Restaurant.

Some Sapphire Shores residents believe the Goodwill store is not proper for an intersection that sits close to the Ringling Museum.

“I have nothing against Goodwill in general,” said Sapphire Shores resident Bob Casella. “But this intersection sets the tone for any North Saraso-

ta revitalization going forward, and a vanilla Goodwill store doesn’t fit here.”

Plans call for increased landscaping and parking for 125 cars located north, south and west of the proposed building, according to city senior planner Harvey Hoglund.

The Goodwill store would replace an existing Goodwill located in a plaza at 3333 N. Tamiami Trail.

The new store will have approximately 80 employees, compared to the 60 employees at the current location.

The store, if approved, would sit approximately 12 blocks away from the site of a new Walmart grocery store that has already received a building permit.

“There is a lot of inter-

est on what’s going on and what will be developed on the trail,” Hoglund said. “This will go through a similar review process that Wal-Mart went through.”

LuAnne Kirschner, director of public relations and communications for Goodwill, said the superstore would be identical to the superstore at Honore Avenue and 17th Street.

“It’s a community-based store that works to provide free social services to the community and help people receive assistance,” Kirschner said.

Goodwill donations, Kirschner said, are used to fund mission services in the community such as home renovations, down-payment assistance for homes and a neighbor services

center that, for example, helps people find jobs.

If the Sarasota Planning Board approves the Goodwill store later this month, it will be the latest renovation for the North Trail.

Casella, meanwhile, said the real problem exists with city zoning codes that allow for a store such as Goodwill to be approved by the city.

“I realize this (Goodwill) is a permitted use,” Casella said.

“The problem is there is no plan for our area to promote and encourage uses that are better than used furniture stores. We need development that raises the bar for North Sarasota and need to stop thinking that any sort of development on the North Trail is positive.”

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance Board of Directors agreed to cancel a New Year’s Eve event for downtown at its Wednesday, Nov. 2 board of directors meeting.

DSA Events Chairman and Vice Chairman Tony Souza, who just last month was pushing a Main Street celebration complete with fireworks on Sarasota Bay, announced the decision after learning of other events planned for Dec. 31.

“Formulating the event was problematic, and we were finding ourselves competing with businesses such as Mattison’s and The Gator Club,” Souza said.

In an Oct. 28 email to city staff and police officers, Souza explained the decision.

“The DSA is aware of plans for a smaller downtown event proposed by Paul Mattison, of Mattison’s, and Larry Siegel, of the Gator Club,” Souza wrote. “The DSA does not want to compete with these downtown businesses. Therefore, this year, the DSA is taking a hiatus from sponsoring a New Year’s Eve event and is looking forward to the creation of a First Night Celebration in 2012.”

Souza announced plans for a different kind of New Year’s Eve celebration for future years.

“Next year we want to create a family-oriented event on Main Street that will include all businesses,” Souza said.

“This year, we don’t want to compete against our own membership.”

The DSA’s 2012 New Year’s Eve event plans involve creating an upscale New Year’s Eve celebration and partnering with downtown restaurant owners and downtown entertainment venues.

The celebration would include barring the sale of beer and liquor by Main Street vendors so the event would not compete with downtown restaurants and bars.

In its meeting materials, the option for next year’s event states: “The reason for this suggestion is this event and the DSA should contribute to sustaining the downtown business community, economically, by eliminating any perceived competition by the DSA.” It’s not anticipated that any portion of Main Street will be closed for New Year’s Eve this year.

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+ Osprey Avenue closing temporarily Osprey Avenue between Mound Street and Brother Geenan Way will be temporarily closed to traffic beginning Monday, Nov. 28. The road is expected to reopen in 60 days.

Local traffic only will be allowed between Brother Geenan Way and Ringling Boulevard.

The closure is necessary while crews install a force water main as part of a capital improvement project to build a new lift station in nearby Luke Wood Park. The detour route for southbound traffic is U.S. 301 and Orange Avenue for northbound traffic. Message boards are posted in the vicinity, notifying drivers about the detour.

Osprey Avenue between Mound Street and Bahia Vista Street will remain temporarily closed through February 2012 for the same construction project. The detour route is U.S. 41.

Regular project updates are provided online at www.sarasotagov.com and via Twitter@CityofSarasota.

When completed, the new Lift Station 87 will include a diesel operated backup

+ Community association meeting scheduled

Meetings agendas

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 Regular City Commission Meeting — 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  St. Armands BID Board of Directors Meeting — 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, City Hall, Room 109, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Problem Solving Session with the City Manager — 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, City Hall, Room 112, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Planning Board Regular Meeting — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1565 First St., Sarasota.

system. It also will be one of the largest lift stations in Florida housed underground. The entire project is expected to be completed by October 2012.

For more information contact Project Manager Mary Ellen Maurer at 3652200, Ext. 6221.

The West Florida Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI) will host a free homeowners education seminar at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Community Center, 6120 Crestwood Ave., Sarasota.

The seminar will address the topic of rule enforcement in associations. A panel of professionals includes Sarasota attorney Dan Lobeck and Tiffany Cox, a community association manager with Argus Property Management.

All participants must pre-register, and seating is limited. For more information and to pre-register, attendees should visit www.caiwestflorida.org or call Heather Van Wie at 927-1910.

+ Appliance rebate program offered The city of Sarasota announced Monday there is still $4,000 left to give to residents living within city limits who are interested in applying for rebates on energy-efficient appliances that have the

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PUBLIC OPPOSITION

by Rachel Brown Hackney | Staff Writer

Ballot language proposed for charter amendment

Legal action pending on term limits A Sarasota attorney is considering legal action against the County Commission because of its proposed charter amendment on term limits.

Sarasota attorney Andrea Flynn Mogensen is considering legal action against Sarasota County on behalf of several parties upset with the County Commission’s plans for a charter amendment that would change term limits for the commissioners, she said Wednesday.

The commission’s 4-1 vote last week to pursue a public hearing on the charter amendment, and a special election Jan. 31, “really seems to be about trying to get another reset button,” Mogensen said. “My clients’ interest universally is with the will of the voters,” she said, adding that the August ruling by Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal on a Broward County case said County Commission term limits are constitutional.

The county charter was amended in 1998 to limit the commissioners to two terms; subsequent court action rendered that moot.

If the Florida Supreme Court upholds the Fourth District Court decision in the Broward County case, county officials have said, the decision could force Sarasota County to adhere to the two-term limit.

Mogensen said the Sarasota County LBK -Commission 2010 - I “seems to be taking the position that term limLBK 2010 - I and workits areunconstitutional ing to make them constitutional” all at the same time. That showed her, she said, that county officials

recognize they have a problem.

She also felt the County Commission should not be pursuing a special election for the charter amendment. A general election would be preferable, she said, because voter participation traditionally is higher in general elections.

Asked how soon she might take action against the county, Mogensen said discussions were continuing with her potential clients about the appropriate means of addressing their concerns. With a public hearing set for Nov. 15 on the charter amendment, she anticipated a move, she said, “in the next few days, hopefully early next week.”

With Commissioner Joe Barbetta casting the only negative vote, the County Commission Oct. 25 voted to set that Nov. 15 public hearing on the proposed charter amendment. The public hearing will be part of the regular commission meeting that day, Curt Preisser, a county spokesman, said.

The ballot initiative arose during the commission’s Oct. 12 meeting. At that time, the board asked County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh to draft language for a county charter amendment calling for a maximum of three terms before a commissioner would have to step down from the board.

The proposed amendment includes the provision that no

county commissioner’s previous term or a term in progress as of Jan. 31 would be considered a term of service for the purposes of the amendment.

DeMarsh had pointed out during the Oct. 12 meeting that if the Supreme Court ruling came down after a County Commission filing period closed, a candidate’s name might be forced off the ballot.

Commissioner Jon Thaxton, who is serving his third term, is seeking re-election in 2012. Additionally, Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson is serving her fourth term.

“It isn’t political,” Mogensen said of the pending action.

Michael Barfield, a paralegal who works with Mogensen, sent DeMarsh an email Oct. 30, copying the commissioners, saying, “As I understand it, the Snipes (Fourth District Court of Appeal) decision is binding on any judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit at the present time. It is a well-established principle of Florida law that a decision of an appellate court is binding on a trial court in the absence of a contrary decision by the appellate court in the trial court’s district … Any contention otherwise is grossly misleading.”

Barfield added, “In the event you disagree with this assessment, please inform me immediately as I am perfectly comfortable seeking an expedited judicial resolution to resolve any differences of

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The following day, Barfield sent another email to DeMarsh, saying that although DeMarsh would not respond to Barfield’s assessment of the law in that Oct. 30 email, “I would like to discuss the next step of seeking a judicial decision as to whether the Snipes case is binding. If, as commissioners have indicated, the desire is to have a constitutional term limits provision then it makes more sense to seek an expedited judicial determination of whether the existing charter provision is constitutional in light of the Snipes decision.

This would avoid a costly referendum and provide an opportunity for the county to seek clarification of the constitutionality of the existing charter provision.”

DeMarsh responded the same day: “The (County Commission) has not authorized the Office of the County Attorney to file a lawsuit. Absent that direction, the Office of the County Attorney will not file any action seeking an expedited judicial determination of the issues that you have presented. We have indicated to the board that we will continue to monitor the docket in the Supreme Court … and we will report to the board as to any developments in either court.”

Cathy Antunes, a representative of Citizens for Responsible Government, said this week she questioned why the County Commission was determined to have the voters consider a charter amendment in January.

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The ballot language for a proposed Sarasota County charter amendment on new term limits was approved 4-1 by the Sarasota County Commission Oct. 25.

Voters would have the option of voting “yes” or “no” on the question, “Shall Section 2.1A of the Sarasota County Charter be amended to allow commissioners to serve three consecutive terms, rather than two consecutive terms, currently ruled unconstitutional by the 12th Judicial Circuit Court and to provide that term limits shall be applicable only to future terms rather than to current or prior terms? These terms limits would be enforceable if a court’s ruling results in Sarasota County Commissioner term limits being found constitutional.” or not, the most important thing is that the will of the voters be respected,” she said.

Mogensen represented CRG in the 2010 lawsuit against Sarasota County regarding the negotiations that led to the Baltimore Orioles coming to Sarasota for spring training. After losing its case in the 12th Judicial Circuit, the group appealed to the Florida Supreme Court, which also ruled in favor of the county.

Mogensen declined Wednesday to identify any of the individuals or groups with which she is working on the term limits matter.

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Pull the rapid-transit plug The Sarasota County Commission continues to take steps toward a massively expensive, unnecessary and likely doomed bus rapid-transit system.

Last week the commission agreed to a workshop on the proposal which, like all such proposals, has ballooned in cost from $82 million to $100 million. More upward cost “adjustments” are all but certain.

The rapid-transit line would run from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport south to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and require a dedicated, expanded lane of travel and stops. The idea is to help reduce north-south traffic congestion.

The Federal Transit Administration has funded most of a $1.5 million analysis of alternatives. The county pitched in about $300,000 of that. The mass of government bureaucracy will eat up a portion of the overall expenses. A study to meet the needs of the National Environmental Policy Act will also have to be done, along with all those of the myriad local, state and federal agencies.

Of the currently estimated $100.7 million cost, a maximum of $75 million could come from the FTA, leaving more than $25 million

to come from Sarasota County and the state.

The county report rosily expects the state DOT to come up with half of that.

There are at least three reasons against even continuing to spend county staff time and public dollars pursuing rapid transit: • No one will ride it. Ridership on the rapid-transit buses will prove slim and disappointing. That is the history of mass transit everywhere outside of the most densely populated areas, such as Manhattan.

Sarasota’s experience with its normal SCAT buses is that they are lightly used and heavily subsidized. And some of the rapid-transit riders will be those who would otherwise ride SCAT. • It is too expensive. Total estimated cost of the project now is at $100.7 million. It has

already gone up and, again, the experience of other locales is that the prices of these systems continue to inflate.

(Look up how the cost of California’s high-speed rail project is now estimated at $98 billion, up from the original $43 billion.)

• The subsidy required annually is $1.56 million. That amount would be built into all future budgets, which will rise each year, and is on top of the existing, heavily subsidized SCAT budget. It will require more in taxes or less in other services.

County Commissioner Nora Patterson has it right: “I would have a rough time supporting BRT over libraries.” But that is the type of choice that will have to be made.

Here is how this likely will play out: The county will continue studying and holding meetings, spending thousands of dollars locally and millions in federal funds, but in the end will determine that it is unaffordable and unworkable. And the money spent on the studies will be wasted.

The only worse option would be for the county to decide to move ahead with a project that is doomed to be a financial black hole.

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Postal decisions were good politics Hundreds of local postal workers are protesting proposed cutbacks.

Those cuts, being considered by a divided Congress now, include closing the Manasota Postal Center next to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and eliminating somewhere between 128 and 300 jobs, depending on whom you believe.

Local postal workers are tiny cogs in the vaster postal service, and also cogs in the vaster battle over the future of the post office. And they can do almost nothing to change the dynamics against them other than ROD accept sharp reductions THOMSON in their numbers and benefits — a bitter pill, to be sure, and something that their unions are unwilling to accept.

The U.S. Postal Service is squeezed on the two most basic elements of any business: revenues and expenses.

On the revenue side, anyone not in a coma knows that revenues have taken a mammoth hit with the advent of email, online bill paying and the Internet in general. Postal employees are handling 22% fewer items than just five years ago, and the decline continues. Projections are for that volume to fall another 30% by 2020.

The expense side is more self-inflicted.

A long history of unaffordable contractual promises made to unionized workers —

including no-layoff clauses — has made the post office too expensive.

Yet postal service management just approved a contract in May that includes a new no-layoff provision while also offering better benefits than other federal workers, which is saying something. No business can handcuff itself like this. It would be suicide. In fact, that is just what it is.

The post office will run a $9.2 billion deficit this year, growing steadily from previous years. It is about to miss its payment into its employee health care plan, and if major changes are not made, it could actually close by the end of the year. It appears to be that dire.

There is no real discussion of stamp increases. Increasing revenue is possible through advertising on trucks and letting the postal service into other areas — but a government entity should not enter into competition with private, tax-paying companies already providing those services just to protect itself.

Cost containment must come from employees because of this stat: The post office’s biggest competitors are UPS and FedEx, which respectively have 53% and 32% of their costs in labor while the Postal Service stands at 80%.

But herein lies a huge problem, which shows up at the city, county, school district and state levels: These employees are members of deep-pocket unions organized for political power, and can vote their self interests. This is not lost on politicians ultimately making these decisions.

It is why U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings,

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D-Md., said, “These people have given their blood, their sweat, their tears to make sure our mail has been delivered for years.” His party opposite, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., constantly refers to the “hard-working men and women” of the postal service.

OK, a little non-suck-up reality: Postal workers don’t work any harder than other people. And if the window service at the local post office is compared to the checkouts at Walmart or Publix, they may not work as hard as people in the private sector paid a third as much.

And they are not more important. Bank of America just announced the layoffs of 30,000 people. Those people losing jobs are just as important as government workers losing jobs or being transferred. But BofA employees are not unionized and do not have paychecks tied to Congressional votes.

Somehow, Congress must realize that its first responsibility is not to government employees, but to all constituents.

It stinks for those postal workers who may be laid off or reassigned. But the blame falls on the political leaders who have for many decades catered to their own political cravings and given contracts too rich in goodies. A leaner postal service would be more competitive without the pain.

Unfortunately, the workers will have to pay for previous politicians’ craven acts, because there is no choice. It is just played out over and over.

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

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Dear Editor: After three years of investigation, U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat, has been cleared of any campaign violations by the Federal Election Commission. Now the U.S. Department of Justice has decided to re-plow the same old field. Not only is this a waste of time and tax payers’ dollars, it has all the appearances of vindictive politics. Even the group in Washington (CREW) that pushed the issue admits they don’t expect anything to come from it. Clearly, it’s time to move on to important issues like jobs and the economy.

Belinda Aubuchon Nokomis

The Planning Board will review in December the application for a P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Osprey Avenue and Mound Street.

Dear Editor: The editorial on “Fatal flaws in public schools” was excellent as far as it went.

However, the real purpose of the government is to ensure the right of children to an education. The real problem is that the government tells teachers what to teach. When it becomes obvious to teachers that one size does not fit all, they are faced with the moral dilemma of teaching something they do not believe in or lose their jobs. This mode of operation gets passed on to the children (who always know what’s really going on) and, thus, learn to take jobs whether they believe they are doing the right thing or not. That’s the attitude that has created our current political, economic and educational system.

Secondly, no school should ever be operated by a for-profit business, because businesses always put making a profit before everything else.

What we need is a pure voucher system with independent non-profit schools and let each family choose what type of education it wants for its child.

Joe Savage Sarasota

+ Tea Party members know what they believe Dear Editor: Thank you for Rod Thomson’s article in the Sarasota Observer recently regarding the Sarasota “Occupy Wall Street” rally. I am a tea party member, and we have a clear knowledge of what we believe is right for this country, beginning by adhering to our Constitution. The Occupy Wall Street group appears to have no clear knowledge of what it wants, except (or so it seems) higher taxes so that those who pay little or none can collect more. They do have a right to assemble, as long as it is peaceful, and it seems that they, as a mass group or mob, are getting less peaceful and are down-right indecent in some of their actions.

The mainstream media is ignoring much of the chaos that is developing from this. Again, thank you.

Mary Daly Palm Coast

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

It’s been more than a year since it was announced that Sarasota developer Dr. Mark Kauffman wanted to bring a P.F. Chang’s China Bistro to the edge of downtown Sarasota.

But Wednesday, the Scottsdale, Ariz.,-based restaurant chain’s plans for a downtown Sarasota location took a big bureaucratic step forward, when the city’s Development Review Committee recommended the restaurant’s completed application be forwarded to the Planning Board for its review Dec. 14.

In November 2010, Kauffman’s land-use consultant, Joel Freedman, submitted a proposal to the city to develop the restaurant in place of an office building at the northwest corner of Osprey Avenue and U.S. 41.

The 4,164-square-foot building, at 766 S. Osprey Ave., currently is used for executive suites.

The proposal calls for an approximately 7,000-square-foot restaurant and requires the city to approve both the site plan and a rezone of the property.

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City planner Courtney Mendez said the Planning Board will review the application next month before the Sarasota City Commission makes a decision on the restaurant most likely in January.

“There’s been a lot of interest in this restaurant application,” Mendez said. “We’re pleased to say it’s now moving forward for review by the Planning Board and the City Commission.”

A call to P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. was not returned Wednesday.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. operates two restaurant chains: the full-service P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and the quick-casual Pei Wei Asian Diner.

The company already operates a Pei Wei on University Parkway just west of Interstate 75. Currently, the closest full-service P.F. Chang’s China Bistro restaurants are located in Fort Myers and Tampa.

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Non-confrontational situation 6:11 p.m. — 2400 block of Eighth Street.

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Oct. 18 Dishonest Abe 12:28 p.m. — 5300 block of Fruitville Road. Felony. A woman reported that a customer had attempted to use a $50 bill that contained images of both President Abraham Lincoln and President Ulysses S. Grant. The clerk confiscated the bill, and the customer paid with a bill that had only one president’s image on it.

4:25 p.m. — 3200 block of Gulf Gate Drive. Grand Theft. A woman reported that a customer had shoved a $400 laptop computer down his pants and fled the store.

3:10 p.m. — 3200 block of Pine Valley Drive. Burglary. A woman reported that someone had entered her house through her unlocked garage and stolen $2,000 worth of jewelry from her bedroom.

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Artistic signature 5:30 p.m. — 2700 block of Herwald Street. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman noticed white graffiti on her apartment building when she was leaving for work.

She told police she had left a partially used can of white spray paint on her porch after making some signs for a rally. Police lifted some prints off a window near garbage cans, where the spray paint can was located.

Admitting everything 6:18 p.m. — 3700 block of Lockwood Ridge Road. Theft. A man told police that an acquaintance had walked up to him and stolen money out of his pockets before fleeing. The man declined to prosecute; he told police he owed the man money for a drug transaction.

5:52 p.m. — Intersection of Lemon Avenue and First Street. Disorderly Conduct.

Police witnessed someone urinating on the sidewalk near the bus station.

Dinner disaster 9:42 p.m. — 1900 block of Main Street.

Trespassing. A security guard told police that a man was driving recklessly in a parking garage. When the man was asked to leave, he walked into a restaurant instead and ordered dinner. Police arrived and issued him a trespass warning. When he asked police if he could finish his dinner, they had to explain to him that the property owners didn’t want his business ever again. Police didn’t give in to his request for a doggie bag.

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Going postal 9 a.m. — 2000 block of South Tamiami Trail.

Criminal Mischief. A law firm’s mailbox was reported to have been dented for the second time within the past month.

12:01 a.m. — 800 block of Indian Beach Drive. Suspicious Noise. A woman told police she thought the noises she had heard outside were produced by people stealing materials from a nearby construction site.

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Religious nappers 6:11 a.m. — 100 block of South Pineapple Avenue. Trespassing. A church offi-

Illegal dumping 6:13 p.m. — 3100 block of Fruitville Road. Illegal Activity. Someone reported people were dumping medical waste, including used pen needles, in a dumpster on an ongoing basis. Police made plans to investigate.

Intruder checks out 9:48 p.m. — 2900 block of North Orange Avenue. Dispute. A woman called police to report someone was in the house she had just rented. Police discovered the man inside was the owner of the home, who was cleaning out some of the previous tenant’s belongings. Both parties agreed it was a misunderstanding.

Seeing spots 9:04 a.m. — 1300 block of Main Street.

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Construction on the Marina Jack mooring field is set to begin in December.

The city of Sarasota wants comments from city residents and boaters on its plan for a bayfront mooring field near Marina Jack.

The City Commission in August 2010 approved a proposal calling for the installation of 35 mooring balls that would be secured by chains anchored on the bottom of Sarasota Bay. A public meeting is scheduled from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, to discuss that plan.

The meeting’s focus will be on where boats will be allowed to anchor legally once the bayfront mooring field is operational; the plan calls for the field to open in spring 2012.

Construction is scheduled to begin in December.

City staff and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials plan to use the public’s input to help craft the city’s ordinance for the future mooring field. That ordinance is crucial to the city’s efforts to regulate the field and con-

trol boating code enforcement issues in Sarasota Bay. Sarasota is one of five locations throughout the state selected by the FWC to participate in a mooring field pilot program, which allows the city to craft its own ordinance, including the regulation of legal anchorages outside the mooring field.

Plans call for Marina Jack to manage the harbor area, where vessels will hook up to the mooring balls. Marina Jack staff will collect rent, provide restrooms and shower-and-laundry facilities and pump out sewage holding tanks, as well as ferry ashore boaters who have moored in the field.

The city has wrestled with a bayfront mooring field for more than 20 years; many local boaters have voiced strong opposition to the concept of a managed field.

Typically, about 50 sailboats and other various types of watercraft are anchored in the area on any given day; it’s free for boats to stay there.

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The Crocker Memorial Church and the Bidwell-Wood House were both open to the public with docent-led tours throughout both buildings, located in Pioneer Park.

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Holliday moved in 1983 from Bremberton, Wash., to Sarasota. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School, and although he had a good relationship with his on-campus pastor, he drifted away from the church.

“My wife wanted to check out St. Thomas More,” Holliday said. “They had a youth minister and maybe two to three kids who came, and it kind of fell apart. My wife and I had been trying for five years to have kids, and somewhere in the midst of all that, I thought, ‘OK, you’re having a kid; you need to do something for kids.’”

The youth ministry seemed like a good place to start, so Holliday met with the Rev. Don Henry, and together with Sister Judy Baldino, they formed a plan to get kids more active in the church.

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Sarasota Chalk Festival — takes place Nov. 1 through Nov. 7, on South Pineapple Avenue, in downtown Sarasota. Includes street artists, singers, poets, actors, musicians and artist lectures. Visit chalkfestival. com.

First Friday Family Films — takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Fridays of each month, at St. Wilfred Episcopal Church, 3773 Wilkinson Road. Showing “Muppets from Space” Friday, Nov. 4. The event is free.

Call 924-7436 or visit www.stwilfredsarasota.com.

Fall Festival — takes place at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5, at Sarasota Christian School. Includes fishing, cornhole, kickball and games followed by a concert under the stars and a bonfire. The event is free.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s Cycle-A-Thon — takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5, at YMCA’s Frank Berlin Sr. Branch, 1075 S. Euclid Ave. Ten

teams will participate in a four-hour cycling event. Call 955-8194.

Sarasota Blues Festival — gates open at 11 a.m. with the last band playing at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5, at Ed Smith Stadium Complex, 2700 12th St. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and enthusiasm. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at door. Children get in free if an adult is present. Call 855292-5837.

Symposium for Military Veterans and Their Families — takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, Roskamp Institute, 2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, with a presentation on the institute’s latest research on traumatic brain injury and information about healthful aging. Free, but RSVP required. Call 752-2949, Ext. 390 or email info@rfdn.org.

GulfsidePalm ORT Musical Chairs Luncheon — takes place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Laurel Oaks Country Club, 2700 Gary Player, Blvd. Guest speaker is Betty Schoenbaum. Cost is $30. Call 3302006.

Second Annual Veterans Day Ceremony ‘Patriotism, Liberty and Freedom’ — takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail.

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Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon — takes place at noon Thursday, Nov. 10, at Marina Jack. Call 320-9594.

Butterfly Plant Connection — takes place at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Farm and Garden Super Center, 735 S. Beneva Road. Free. Call 485-5694.

Golden Fest at the Point — takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail. This dog day at the museum includes a full-day expo of dog-related activities, dog costume parade, photos with Santa and face painting. Cost is $5 to $15. Call 966-5214.

Founders Garden Club World-Famous Florida Designer Demonstration and Workshop — takes place at 11 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd. Awardwinning floral designer Natasha Lisita will conduct a demonstration of her artistry. Call 365-2862.

Life Cycle of Butterflies and Photo Presentation — takes place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts. Free. Call 955-0875.

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 Veterans Day Celebration — takes place at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Senior Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Celebration includes mayor’s welcome and proclamation, recognition of veterans and guest speaker Kurt Piehler, director of FSU’s Institute on World War II and The Human Experience. Call 556-3275.

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This year, the event drew more than 3,500 people, served 420 gallons of chili and tapped 32 kegs of beer. The event raised $27,000 for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Winners were as follows: first place, “Boats and Hose,” from North Port; second place, “Miedo del Gallo,” Station 1, C shift, Sarasota; and third place, “Challenge Coin Chili,” Station 1, A shift, Sarasota.

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BUSINESS OBSERVER + Manatee-Sarasota chapter of Junior Achievement appoints new leaders The Manatee-Sarasota chapter of Junior Achievement has announced the appointment of two local business leaders. Laura Spencer, chief financial officer of JCI Jones Chemicals, and David Hess, audit partner with Bobbitt, Pittenger and Company, joined the organization’s 2012 Board of Directors Oct. 25.

The organization is working to increase the reach of its financial education programs to nearly 300 classrooms and 6,000 local students. “I previously volunteered in the classroom for Junior Achievement and saw what an impact it had on the students,� Spencer said. “They were truly engaged in the class and really enjoyed learning about business. I am happy to be able to contribute as a board member with such a great organization.�

+ Local ENT physician awarded Board of Governors Chair Award

By Loren Mayo | Community Editor

Outstanding Project of the Year LEED-CI (commercial interiors) for the design and construction of the firm’s offices in downtown Sarasota; Outstanding Project of the Year LEED Schools, for the Learning Gate Community School in Lutz; and Outstanding Project of the Year LEED-NC (new construction) for the design of the Cancer Support Community’s new facility in Lakewood Ranch.

SMH’s medicine department from 2009 to 2011, was also named the hospital’s 2011 Physician of the Year. He was instrumental in helping SMH develop an electronic health information exchange between physicians in the community and the hospital and served the past two years on the Health Care Reform Tax Force.

The medical staff has appointed Sarasota oncologist Richard H. Brown as chief of staff-elect for the upcoming year and announced thoracic and general surgeon Richard W. Hoefer as the recipient of its 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award.

+ Surfin’ Plumbers ride out on a food mission for All Faiths Food Bank After receiving notice that All Faiths Food Bank has run out of food from its spring drive and is in desperate need of canned goods, the Surfin’ Plumbers will begin collecting canned food on every service call. Through Christmas, they will be giving $2 off the repair bill for every canned food collected — up to $20. If you do not need a repair but would still like to donate, the Surfin’ Plumbers will pick up food from your house and issue a coupon for future plumbing needs. Call 348-2000.

+ Carlson Studio Architecture wins LEEDership Awards Sarasota’s Carlson Studio Architecture, a regional leader in sustainable design, won three awards at the USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter LEEDership Awards ceremony Oct. 19, in St. Petersburg.

CSA received awards in the following categories:

Herbert Silverstein, founder and president of the Silverstein Institute and the Ear Research Foundation, recently received the Board of Governors Chair Award for his outstanding work in research, education and service to the otolaryngology specialty.

The award was presented by Michael Seidman, a 1991 graduate of the Ear Research Foundation’s Fellowship Program, at the American Academy of Otolaryngology’s annual meeting. “I had the distinct honor of Courtesy photo presenting an award to a menHerbert Silverstein and tor who was most important to Michael Seidman my career and personal development,� said Seidman, director of otologic/neurotologic surgery at Henry Ford Health System and chairman of the Board of Governors at the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

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Costumed creativity A chicken, snake charmer and bed bug all walk into Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club. But the Halloweenthemed potluck Thursday, Oct. 27 was no joke — they even served “bat wings” for a tasty treat.

There was ample creativity for the costume contest, even for those who couldn’t decide what route to take this year.

Two residents wore their hearts on their sleeves with shirts that read: “This is my Halloween costume,” and “Too lazy to get a Halloween costume.”

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“The idea came to me this afternoon. I’m lazy, too. But I’m more creative!” Janet Weerts says referring to her husband’s “Too lazy to get a Halloween costume” T-shirt.

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“I decided to be a spice rack this afternoon. I got the idea from Googling ‘cheap and easy costumes,’” says Sharon Lewis.

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St. Martha’s students get mummified When they were handed a roll of toilet paper and told to wrap their classmates up like mummies as quickly and creatively as they could, St. Martha’s Catholic School students were all smiles as they raced to fulfill their teachers’ wishes.

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Dog owners brought their furry canine friends for a day of fun at “Bark in the Park” Saturday, Oct. 29, at Payne Park.

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Villagewalk home sells for $455,000

Eugene and Marguerite Hollinger sold their home at 5588 Bilbao Place, in Villagewalk, to Stacie Milonas, Sarasota, for $455,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,521 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $549,900 in 2005.

Also in Villagewalk, Henry and Maria Sterbenz, of Richmond, Va., sold their home at 7613 Bergamo Ave. to Charles and Christine Donahue, of Danvers, Mass., for $245,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,845 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $254,900 in 2004.

The following residential real-estate transactions were recorded between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21, at the Sarasota County Courthouse. Of this week’s 13 transactions, nine took place in Sarasota; two were recorded in Palmer Ranch; and two were recorded in Osprey.

Theresa Hamrick, Sarasota, for $310,000.

Built in 1974, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,876 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2003.

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David Jayne Cohen, Sarasota, sold their Unit D-2 condominium at 2145 Michele Drive to Edward Killeen, Sarasota, for $300,000. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,583 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $188,000 in 2000.

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Louise Clark, Tallahassee, sold her Unit 1215 condominium at 750 N. Tamiami Trail to George and Julie Jaeger, of Paducah, Ky., for $276,000. Built in 2001, it has one bedroom, one bath and 990 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $378,000 in 2004.

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John and Janice Shelton, Sarasota, sold their Unit 874 condominium at 874 Hudson Ave. to Thomas and Florence Harvey, Sarasota, for $425,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,387 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $665,000 in 2006.

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Ruth Shapiro and David Robbins, Sarasota, sold their Unit 402 condominium at 5450 Eagles Point Circle to Sally Katz, trustee, of Akron, Ohio, for $375,000. Built in 1998, it has two bedrooms, two baths

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Sera Larondelle, Sarasota, sold her Unit 506 condominium at 5531 Cannes Circle to Mark and Marina Roytman, of Oklahoma City, Okla., for $325,000.

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Pamela Caguiat, Sarasota, sold her home at 3915 Maravic Place to D. Scott and Stacey Stuart, Sarasota, for $270,000.

Built in 1955, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,758 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 2004.

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Carol Levine sold her home at 7515 Starfish Drive to Caroline Schneider, Sarasota, for $256,000. Built in 1961, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,945 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $499,900 in 2006.

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It previously sold for $157,500 in 1993.

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M&I Regional Properties LLC sold the home at 408 Yacht Harbor Drive to Justin Mohrig, of Grand Rapids, Mich., for $286,000. Built in 1976, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,624 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $366,000 in 2009.

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athlete of the week

CARY COHENOUR Cary Cohenour, founder and head coach of Sarasota’s Celsius Tennis Academy, was recently named the United States Tennis Association’s Florida Junior Competitive Coach of the Year. Of the 500 players he has helped get involved in tennis, more than 300 have become competitive tennis players.

What got you into tennis?

It was kind of the thing to in my neighborhood. I grew up in Bradenton and started going to Bollettieri at about 9 or 10 years old. One of my first coaches basically told my dad it was going to be a good sport for me, and I should get into it and take it seriously. With tennis, it’s not a sport where you can be seasonal.

You have to dedicate yourself full-time if you want to compete at a high level.

Who was your first coach?

Doug Smith, then it was Nick Bollettieri from age 10 to 17 — that’s when I went off to college on scholarship to University of Tennessee. After that, I played on tour for four to five years professionally and got up to (the rank of) 270 in the world. It helped me as a coach. Having had that experience and having traveled and done those things helped me to understand what these kids are going through.

Who is your tennis idol?

Nick Bollettieri. I was one of first groups that came through the academy.

Everybody was fighting for his attention.

Now that I’m a coach and have my own tennis academy, I appreciate what he went through. He’s still working so hard

JUST THE STATS 3

Number of gold awards the Sarasota Scullers won at the 2011 Head of Indian Creek Regatta Oct. 16, in Miami. The team also took home one silver and four bronze medals.

Courtesy photo

Sarasota Crew rowers Grant Golub, Travis Taaffe, Andrew Konecny, Carson Green and Ryan Hails accept the firstplace trophy at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Loren Mayo

at the age of 80. That’s the kind of person I look up to.

What keeps you playing?

The great part of tennis is that physically and mentally it’s a great sport and really challenges you. Physically, it’s one of the better sports as far as working all of your body parts. It keeps you fit, and it’s exciting. I see kids putting it on the line in every match. You’re alone, so that makes it more demanding. I try to instill this in kids and players that it’s going to help them more in life to become competitive in whatever field they decide to go into — it’s a great stepping stone for that.

— Loren Mayo

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Number of seconds by which Sarasota Crew Boys 4+ bested 76 boats to win first place in the Head of the Charles Regatta, held Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, in Cambridge, Mass.

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Number of goals Cardinal Mooney High School Junior Hannah Howard scored Nov. 1 against Sarasota Christian to lead her team to a 5-0 victory.

36-0 8 Score of Friday’s game between the Sarasota Sailors and Riverview Rams football teams. The Sarasota Sailors were presented with the first Sarasota Challenge trophy at the end of the game.

Number of Sarasota Sharks swimmers whom USA Swimming named to the 2010-11 Scholastic All-American Team: Cha-Cha Bugatti, Nick Caldwell, Mckenzie Clark, Rachel Harrington, Cameron Davis, Taylor Katz, Matt O’Donnell and Kathryn Woolbright.

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Number of total points Riverview’s men’s and women’s swim and diving teams accumulated in 24 events at the 2011 FHSAA District Swimming & Diving Meet, Class 3A, District 6, held Oct. 28, at the Selby Aquatic Center. Riverview took first place at the meet.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011

RAINFALL

Sarasota

Wed., Oct. 26 Thurs., Oct. 27 Fri., Oct. 28 Sat., Oct. 29 Sun., Oct. 30 Mon., Oct. 31 Tues., Nov. 1

MOON PHASES

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Month to date: 2011 2010

0.00 in. 0.00 in.

Year-to-date:

2011 2010 39.37 in. 40.59 in.

TemperatureS

Temps.

High Low 85 63 86 61 76 71 80 69 81 59 80 66 80 61

Wed., Oct. 26 Thurs., Oct. 27 Fri., Oct. 28 Sat., Oct. 29 Sun., Oct. 30 Mon., Oct. 31 Tues., Nov. 1

Record Temps.

High Low 92 (1971) 45 (1937) 90 (1960) 43 (1968) 90 (1984) 43 (1957) 92 (1993) 46 (1989) 90 (1965) 40 (1944) 90 (1959) 47 (1953) 91 (1971) 40 (1993)

Average Gulf water temperature: 70.9

Joseph Melancon submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

RED TIDE

Sunrise/sunset Thurs., Nov. 3 Fri., Nov. 4 Sat., Nov. 5 Sun., Nov. 6 Mon., Nov. 7 Tues., Nov. 8 Wed., Nov. 9

Sunrise 7:41 7:42 7:43 6:44 6:44 6:45 6:45

Sunset 6:46 6:45 6:45 5:44 5:43 5:43 5:42

Karenia brevis, the red tide organism, was not detected onshore or offshore Sarasota County, Monday, Oct. 28, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

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BOOK REVIEW by Hank Bowman 71 “90210” actress ACROSS Spelling 1 “Aunt ___ Cope 72 ___ Perignon (French Book” (1979 bestchampagne) seller) 74 Scotland’s ___ Ness 6 Adverse fate 75 Canadian tribe 10 Canine hanger-on 76 “En garde” weapon 14 CD-___ (computer 77 Heroin, in slang data holders) 79 “___ say more?”

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83 “Space” or “nautical” prefix 84 A horse of a different color?

91 Barnum “attraction” 93 Soup container 95 Some rabbits 96 Raven-colored, to Poe 97 Adviser of the Greeks at Troy 99 Bed bivalve 102 “I thought ___ never leave!”

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Last weeks Cryptograms 1. A pig was well-known for his fearless karate. After winning the farmyard trophy, he gained a very much deserved reputation as the Pork Chop.

2. As the hens came into the yard, my mother veered into the kitchen. She said, “The chickens have come home to roast!

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ANNUAL RENTAL - Longboat Key Twin Shores, Homes For Rent 55+, newly decorated, private beach, 2B/1B, call ANNUAL RENTAL - Longboat Key Twin Shores, Karen (813) 377-6864.

55+, newly decorated, private beach, 2B/1B, call DOWNTOWN DUPLEX HOUSE: Across from Karen (813) 377-6864. park, 2BR/1BA, $900/mo. (includes utilities) DOWNTOWN DUPLEX No HOUSE: Across from +security. Non-smoking.

Pets. See to apprecipark, 2BR/1BA, $900/mo. (includes utilities) ate. 941-586-5672 or 955-7693. +security. Non-smoking. No Pets. See to appreciate. 941-586-5672LUXOR or 955-7693.

MHP $425mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

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5811 14th St. W. mobile Bradenton.

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Pets. Inc. Sarasota Real EstateNo Assoc, 5811 St. 941-809-6034 W. Bradenton.

Greg 14th Nowak Sarasota Real Estate Assoc, Inc. SPACIOUSGreg 2000 sq.ft., 3BR/2BA with den, Nowak 941-809-6034 enclosed porch, on partially fenced treed private SPACIOUS sq.ft., 3BR/2BA den, yard. West of 2000 trail. Prestigious Field Rd.with neighborenclosed porch, partially fenced treed private hood. Pets okay.on Lease, references and deposit yard.

West$1900 of trail.

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941-400-0950. hood. Pets okay. Lease, references and deposit required. $1900 negotiable. 941-400-0950.

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“Where People Return Year After Year” “INTENTIONALLY BETTER” “INTENTIONALLY BETTER” LIDO KEY. Seasonal rental on beach. Months flexible, 3 month minimum. 3BR/2.5BA, large LIDO Seasonal beach.

Months terrace,KEY. direct view ofrental city/onbay/ Siesta Key. flexible, 3 month minimum. large Tennis, Olympic pool, spa, gym.3BR/2.5BA, 215-833-5967. terrace, direct view of city/ bay/ Siesta Key. LONGBOAT KEY - MILLION CONDO Tennis, Olympic pool, spa, gym.DOLLAR 215-833-5967.

ON THE BEACH. 2,410 sq/ft. 2 bedroom plus LONGBOAT KEY MILLION 3DOLLAR CONDO den/convertible 3rd- bedroom. baths. Beautifully ON THE BEACH. 2,410 sq/ft.

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Adult Care Services HOME AIDE COMPANION. 6 years experience, Adult Care Services

CPR trained, bi-lingual, HHA, Certified. Excellent HOME AIDE COMPANION. 6 years experience, references.

Clarita Douglas, 407-535-2569.

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

IN-HOME CARE/ for COMPANIONSHIP/ HOMEMAKCall 377-4465 more information or visit ING days, nights, weekends. our available website all@hours; www.eldercaresarasota.com Call 377-4465 Bonded for more information or visit Lic. #30211372 & Insured. our website @ www.eldercaresarasota.com Lic. #30211372 Bonded & Insured.

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

RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police officer & 941-713-1596, 941-720-0426. associate. Drive your car to the North and back.

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Child Care Services FORMER Child AIRLINECare Nanny;Services Retired teacher, will care for your Children & Pets. F/T, P/T, weekends, FORMER AIRLINE Nanny; Retired teacher, will or Nights. Recession rates, $4/hr.

West Sarasota, care for your Children & Pets. F/T, P/T, weekends, 216-577-2278. or Nights. Recession rates, $4/hr. West Sarasota, 216-577-2278.

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

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

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2 ADORONDAK style beach / patio chairs. Dark Items Under $200 For Sale green durable plastic. Pair $30.00. 352-509-1480.

22 ADORONDAK ADIRONDACK style style beach beach // patio patio chairs. chairs. Dark Dark ABYSSINIAN CAT: Pair Papers/Spayed $175. green $30.00. green durable durable plastic. plastic.

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ABYSSINIAN CAT: Papers/Spayed $175.

ADVERTISE YOUR merchandise with the total 941-358-3837. value of $200 or less in this section for FREE! ADVERTISE YOUR merchandise the Price total Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words with or less. value or less this section advertising. for FREE! must of be $200 included.

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Publications, Civil War, WW1 WW2, $40/each, BEDSIDE COMMODE: $200 for all. 941-925-3054. (toilet), $85. 941966-9561.

BEDSIDE COMMODE: (toilet), $85. 941CHAIR AND ottoman: wicker with pillows. Nice.

966-9561. $20.00. St. Armand's. 724-846-1739.

CHAIR AND ottoman: wicker with pillows. Nice.

FLORIDA ROOM: 724-846-1739.

Perfect, Comfy Chairs, $20.00. St. Armand's.

Matching glass top table, $75. 941-377-2255.

FLORIDA ROOM: Perfect, Comfy Chairs, GARMIN glass NUVI top GPS 350 $75. w/case & power cord, Matching table, 941-377-2255. $35. Toyota Cabin Air Filter $10. 941-358-7464.

GARMIN NUVI GPS 350 w/case & power cord, HANGING Light: black trim, 3 $35.

ToyotaENTRYWAY Cabin Air Filter $10.New, 941-358-7464. bulbs. $20. Nonstick frying pan w/lid $12.

HANGING ENTRYWAY Light: New, black trim, 3 941-966-0618. bulbs. $20. Nonstick frying pan w/lid $12.

HIGH CHAIR; 941-966-0618. somewhat vintage 1973. Yellow wood. $35.00. 941-921-4229.

HIGH CHAIR; somewhat vintage 1973. Yellow JEWELRY & Crafts Canvas Carrier. Used twice. wood. $35.00.

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Black. Case only. Standard size. $20.00 941JEWELRY 925-0970. & Crafts Canvas Carrier. Used twice.

Black. Case only. Standard size. $20.00 941LAWN MOWER: Toro Power: 21 inch. Model 925-0970. #20036. $200. 941-342-1940.

LAWN MOWER: Toro Power: 21 inch. Model LEATHER JACKET: Phase 2, XL, New! $200. #20036. $200.

941-342-1940.

941-549-0407.

LEATHER JACKET: Phase 2, XL, New! $200.

MALIBU PILATES Chair, New $340. Selling for 941-549-0407. $120/obo. Knee Replacement forces sale.

MALIBU PILATES Chair, New $340. Selling for 941-758-0912. $120/obo. Knee Replacement forces sale.

MEN’S BIKE: 28” Raleigh $70. Yahama Keyboard, 941-758-0912. $70. Guitar AMP, $20. Estaban Guitar, $10.

MEN’S BIKE: 28” Raleigh $70. Yahama Keyboard, 924-8244. $70. Guitar AMP, $20. Estaban Guitar, $10.

NEW TAN Robert Preston Leather Jacket 924-8244. w/tags. Size 44L. Original $700, Asking $150.

NEW TAN Robert Preston Leather Jacket 941-224-1244. w/tags. Size 44L. Original $700, Asking $150.

OUTDOOR TABLE & 4 chairs with cushions. $40, 941-224-1244.

Dog carrier $40, Doggie door $40. 941-383-1614.

OUTDOOR TABLE & 4 chairs with cushions. $40, RECLINER: COMFORTABLE, blue, almost new.

Dog carrier $40, Doggie door $40.

941-383-1614. $200. 919-247-2024.

RECLINER: COMFORTABLE, blue, almost new.

SILK PALM tree. Five feet tall with lights. $15.00. $200.

919-247-2024.

St. Armand's. 724-624-0100.

SILK PALM tree. Five feet tall with lights. $15.00.

St. Armand's. Autos 724-624-0100.

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“I think a lot of artists ask themselves if what they’re doing is substantial,” Cheryl Losey says. “Sometimes, you just have to put on your blinders and trust that your work is valuable.”

Harp’s delight

Last year Cheryl Losey appeared in a PBS documentary. This year she cut an album.

Meet the Sarasota Orchestra harpist landing major grants and making a beautiful racket.

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n a row of identical townhouses in a little wooded neighborhood on Siesta Key, there’s no mistaking where Cheryl Losey lives.

Her harp can be heard from the parking lot.

The sound of the strings is so soft and light, airy and calming, you half expect white doves to flutter out the front door when Losey opens it.

“I hope it’s not too loud,” Losey says sheepishly. “I always worry that I’m an-

noying my neighbors.”

If ever there existed a musical instrument incapable of annoying neighbors, the harp would probably be it. The 27-year-old Losey doesn’t realize she could be making a much more offensive racket.

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LOSEY / FROM PAGE 1 The Sarasota Orchestra’s principal harpist since 2008, Losey has spent the past few weeks engrossed in the music for “Madama Butterfly.”

The opera, which opened last week at the Sarasota Opera House, marks the orchestra’s fourth collaboration with the Sarasota Opera.

“I’m loving it,” Losey says of Puccini’s famous three-act love story. “It’s gorgeous, and there’s tons of harp.”

By “tons of harp,” she means 70 pages.

Most orchestral harp parts are 10 pages or less.

Losey is grateful for the challenge. A perfectionist, she tends to throw herself into a piece until she’s mastered every chord.

She’s this way with most things.

When she’s cleaning, she scours the house from top to bottom. When she’s reading, she wants to finish the book in two days.

Losey is sure the compulsion comes from years of practicing her harp, which she began playing at the age of 5.

“When you devote so much time to one thing,” Losey says, “You end up with a little bit of a one-track mind.”

In September, the harpist — a native of Maine and a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music — was awarded an individual artist grant from the John Ringling Towers Fund.

One of three Sarasota County artists to receive the $5,000 award, she applied for the grant this summer, hoping to receive funding to record her first full-length solo album, a project she’s thought about for years.

“It always seemed so daunting,” Losey says of recording a CD. “I was worried I didn’t have the skills to do it, but as more and more people started asking me, I realized now is the time.”

She devoted the off-season in Sarasota to researching and rehearsing the repertoire.

As she began collecting music for the album, she started to notice an over-arching theme.

“I won’t be offended if people put it on as background music,” Cheryl Losey says of her album. “I wanted to create something classical musicians could appreciate, but also something pretty that people could clean their house to.”

Many of the pieces — the theme from Bellini’s “Norma,” “Une Chatelaine en sa Tour,” (A Princess in Her Tower) and “Girl With the Flaxen Hair” — were all based on old European folktales or poems.

Without realizing it, she had developed a kind of storybook theme. To add further depth to her grant proposal, she added an educational element to the project by offering to perform the pieces at area schools af-

ter students had read the literature.

“It’s a way to show how music can represent something larger,” says Losey, who has yet to title the album.

She recorded the album at The Cleveland Museum of Art with a well-known classical music producer. It took three days to lay down the tracks.

“We were in the auditorium, which has great acoustics,” Losey says. “We’d work at night when the museum was closed. They’d turn off all the air so it was perfectly still.

The first edit should arrive any day now. I’m watching the mail.”

The harpist’s giddiness is palpable. She’s been so absorbed in rehearsals for “Madama Butterfly” that she hasn’t had time to celebrate her first grant win.

Last week she missed the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County’s Annual Awards Celebration, at which she was honored for receiving the award.

She doesn’t mind dodging the attention.

Even though the spotlight loves her, Losey doesn’t love the spotlight.

In 2007, she was one of a handful of harpists whose participation in the prestigious USA International Harp Competition was filmed for the documentary “Harp Dreams.”

It was directed by Emmy Award-winner Susanne Schwibs and narrated by actress Blythe Danner. After spending three years in post-production, the film aired in June 2010 on PBS. Losey was staying at a hotel in Kansas, en route to the Aspen Music Festival, when it came on TV. She curled up on the hotel bed, trepidation rising in her throat. The film opened with her shopping for the perfect competition dress at a store in Cleveland.

Halfway through the documentary, however, Losey was eliminated from the competition.

“I got so sick to my stomach watching it,” Losey says. “It was like I was experiencing it all over again. I was just as nervous as when I was there. I ordered in pizza, and I couldn’t eat any of it.”

A harpist’s secret weapons: screwdrivers and calluses Sure, the harp sounds pretty, but as Cheryl Losey points out, it takes a lot of elbow grease and finger calluses to make music sound so heavenly.

“You do have to be a bit of a mechanic to play the harp,” Losey says. “I have a tool kit with all these spare parts and screwdrivers. If I hear a weird rattle or a buzz, I get out my screwdriver and start fixing.”

And then, of course, there’s the art of maintaining perfect finger calluses.

A harpist’s fingertips are as important as a violinist’s bow.

Calluses help produce a desirable sound.

To prevent her calluses from softening, Losey wears rubber gloves when she’s doing the dishes. She’s so fastidious when it comes to keeping them tough that she avoids soaking in hot tubs.

The key is to keep them rough, but not too rough, says Losey. When her calluses get too big or too hard, she shaves them down with a callus file.

“It probably sounds gross to people,” Losey says, “but my calluses are a source of pride for me.”

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+ Olivia Thorning Little’s star continues to rise Last we heard from budding country singer Olivia Thorning Little, she had traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to record a single with Jamie O’Neal.

That was more than a year ago.

Who knows, by now Little could be opening for Taylor Swift.

Well, not yet.

The 14-year-old Little, now a freshman at Cardinal Mooney High School, did just return from another trip to Nashville, where she co-wrote three songs with superstar songwriting team Keith and Adrienne Follese.

Keith Follese wrote Tim McGraw’s “Something Like That” and Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me,” among other hits.

“When the time is right, all the

stars will align for us,” says Little’s mom, Sarasota jeweler, Tina Little, owner of Queen’s Wreath Jewels.

“We’ve got the luxury of being in the right hands. She’s still developing as an artist, and we’re not pushing her to be a star.”

In the meantime, Little will headline a concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

The event, which is sponsored by Queen’s Wreath Jewels and Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, will feature a panel discussion with Little’s vocal coaches, soprano Jeanette LaVoy and rocker Twinkle.

Those of you who are countrymusic buffs should check it out.

Little and guitar player Bo Gilmour will debut the three songs the singer penned last month with the Folleses in Nashville.

+ Asolo Rep’s ‘My Fair Lady’ serenades the press

+ Florida Studio Theatre pulls last season’s skeletons out of its closet

Last year, the Asolo Repertory Theatre kicked off its fall season with a splashy (and bloody) new musical about Depression-era outlaws.

This year’s season-opener, “My Fair Lady,” is decidedly less gritty, although no less splashy, because it packs an impressive cast and an even more impressive director –– Tony Award-winner Frank Galati.

Galati, who staged “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Ragtime” on Broadway, also directed last year’s “12 Angry Men.” Lucky for Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, the veteran stage director now lives in Sarasota, which makes it easier to snag him for local productions.

Galati discussed the show alongside a dozen cast and crewmemHeidi Kurpiela bers at a media Andrea Prestinario will luncheon held play Eliza Doolittle in last week at the “My Fair Lady.” theater.

“It’s about a girl who’s practically homeless, incredibly poor and desperately needy,” says Galati. “Yet she has a sense of herself and a sense of ambition that drive her to become what she really is all along.”

There was nothing desperate or needy about actress Andrea Prestinario’s starryeyed performance of “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

The singer broke into song just before lunch was served, proving that Eliza Doolittle is just as endearing today as she was when Julie Andrews first played her in 1956.

Florida Studio Theatre, how dare you wait so long to share your paranormal activity! You know I’m a sucker for backstage gossip and even more of a sucker for ghost stories.

So, in the spirit of Halloween, I’m leaking some of the creep-tastic things I heard that happened in the spring on the set of Michael Hollinger’s “Ghost-Writer.”

The play, which was about a ghostwriter who continues to write the book of a New York novelist even after he dies, called for a typing chair, desk lamp, bookshelf and teacup. All of these pieces inexplicably broke during the production.

What’s more, a gramophone trumpet, barn door and bathroom sink all fell during performances. And on closing night, a flash of light was seen upstage center followed by an eerie humming sound.

Um, it sounds like FST needs to get its hands on an EMF meter. Either that or the scenic carpenters totally botched the set.

+ Lego artist rumored to pop in for Sarasota Season of Sculpture Enough about Lego Man, already.

Have we all turned in to 8-year-old boys?

Because all anyone seems to be talking about lately is the 8-foot-tall “Ego Leonard” that washed up on Siesta Key Beach last week, I thought I’d inform you that the Dutch rabble-rouser responsible for creating the fiberglass behemoth has requested to attend the Nov. 11 Sarasota Season of Sculpture ribbon cutting.

According to SSOS Board President Susan McLeod, “On behalf of all of us at Sarasota Season of Sculpture, we welcome him to our area and invite him to apply for our 2014 exhibition.

Maybe we can save him a spot.”

“Unconditional Surrender” never looked so inconspicuous.

Community starts with an act Unforgettable people come in all shapes and sizes.

Ed Roberts was an avid musician, playing the trumpet, french horn and piano. A successful stock investor from Illinois, he was raised by his single mother, Kathryn,

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when his father died. In 2009, Ed left an endowment of more than $15 million to the Community Foundation that will provide grants for the many causes he cared about.

Single moms like Kathryn will have access to more adult learner scholarships and new programs.

Community colleges will receive grants to expand their reach to underserved students. Best of all, Ed and his advisors trusted us enough to leave a portion of his gift open-ended for new or emerging needs. This modest, music loving man’s legacy will affect future generations in a multitude of ways.

In partnering with us, Ed found peace of mind, knowing that we will honor his wishes exactly as he intended.

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Historic Asolo Theater “Romantic Keys” DI WU, piano Van Cliburn Competition Winner BRAHMS Sonata No. 3 in f minor, Op. 5 RAVEL Miroirs GOUNOD-LISZT Concert Waltz from Faust

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Stacey Harris, Stephen Hope, Eric Collins and Arthur W. Marks star in “That’s Life, Again.”

THEATER >> Florida Studio Theatre: ‘That’s Life, Again’ A sophisticated strut through the 1950s and ’60s, “That’s Life, Again,” Florida Studio Theatre’s opening cabaret season production, is a crowd-pleasing croon-fest.

Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins and pianist Jim Prosser, the show treats us to an eclectic selection of some of the era’s best-known songs, opening with Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.”

The music zigzags the “Hit Parade” to include such diverse selections as “Nature Boy,” “Route 66,” “Me and My Shadow” and “I Got Rhythm.” Then, for a finale, Sinatra, of course, and an oh-so-satisfying, “That’s Life.” The talented cast swings, hoofs and sways its way through one lively number after the other with the aid of the clever choreography and direction of Dennis Courtney.

Musical Director John Franceschina brings forth a marvelous nuance of notes in

the musical arrangements, turning many of the numbers from the familiar to the pleasantly unexpected.

Eric Collins is even better than I recall from seeing him in the big cabaret hit, “The Wanderers,” last year at FST. His fabulous voice shines in solos and in lilting harmony, especially in “Once Upon a Time.”

Stephen Hope, the only actor who wasn’t in the original production, is also the only actor to evoke echoes of the suave, sophisticated Rat Pack era. He portrays that insouciant, “Don’t bother me; I’m drinking,” attitude of Las Vegas crooners such as Dean Martin.

Arthur W. Marks displays an abundance of smooth moves and a haunting voice. His “Mr. Bojangles” stands out as original and poignant.

Stacey Harris has a big, exciting voice and a stunning silhouette to boot, artfully shown off by costume designer, Susan Angermann. In keeping with the social mores of the ’50s, the only female gets all the “cutesy-wootsy” tunes oozing with sexual innuendo. She’s either offering kisses or food, as in the Italian “Botch-A-Me” (kiss me) and “Never on a Sunday.”

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The action takes place over a 24-hour time frame when an unnamed investment firm precipitates the 2008 financial crisis.

It begins with layoffs — 80% of its work force. One of which is Eric (Stanley Tucci), a senior risk analyst who has just realized that Armageddon is about to go down. He passes the information on to a junior colleague, Peter (Zachary Quinto), while he’s being escorted out of the building.

Peter passes the information on to his supervisor, Will (Paul Bettany), who calls his boss, Sam (Kevin Spacey), who eventually alerts the CEO (Jeremy Irons). He’s informed that the loss will exceed the firm’s total market capitalization. Claus von Bülow-cool, Irons’ character shrugs it off like a bad day at the racetrack. His mantra in life is, “There are three ways to make a living in this business: Be first, be smarter or cheat.”

“Margin Call” is not a comforting film to watch, but it does manage to humanize the characters who inhabit it. First-time director J.C. Chandor’s father worked for Merrill Lynch, which may have factored into his approach to the subject matter.

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His actors are impeccably cast. Spacey shines as the disillusioned 34-year veteran of the firm. In his first scene, he’s on the phone wiping tears from his eyes.

We naturally assume it has to do with the impending crash. In actuality, his beloved dog is dying. Spacey spectacularly pulls it off as only he can do. It’s an Oscar-worthy performance on every level.

An ironic bit of timing for the film’s release coincides with the Occupy Wall Street movement. These protesters would revel in the corruption that the film exposes. In the end, when the market was crashing, the firm is still frantically trading worthless commodities. One employee comments to another, “What about the normal people?” His reply: “**** the normal people.” And that they did.

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The museum underwriters Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

Like many underwriters, Dan and Litten Boxser are press shy.

They’re accustomed to making things happen behind the scenes, not sitting down to discuss exhibit openings with prying reporters.

“It’s not that we don’t want to talk about ourselves,” says Dan Boxser, who runs an international business based in London. “We would just rather the story focus on the exhibit.”

Fair enough. So, here’s the scoop: The Longboat Key couple is responsible for bringing an exhibit to the Gulf Coast that’s piquing the interests of people in both the Jewish and African-American communities.

“Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges,” which runs through Jan. 21, at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, is based on a book by Gabrielle Simon Edgcomb and a PBS documentary by Joel Sucher.

It offers a rare glimpse into a little-known cultural exchange that took place in the United States years before the civilrights movement swept through the deep South.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City developed the touring exhibit as a vehicle to showcase the unlikely bond that developed between Jewish teachers and African-American college

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“We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project,” says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten.

“There’s no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives.” students during and immediately after World War II. It includes artifacts, films, interviews and photos documenting a time when Jewish scholars, dismissed from their teaching positions by Nazis in 1930s Germany and Austria, fled to the United States to find work at American colleges and universities.

It includes firsthand accounts of how these displaced scholars,

when faced with few job opportunities at white colleges, sought work at black educational institutions in the segregated South.

At the heart of the exhibition is the bond that formed between students and professors.

“They shared similar experiences with discrimination,” says Litten Boxser. “These two diverse groups of people understood and benefited from one another.”

The Littens, who three years

ago relocated from Europe to Longboat Key, were inspired to bring the exhibit to Florida after having dinner recently with 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams.

Williams mentioned that one of the students featured in the “Beyond Swastika” documentary –– civil-rights activist and author Dr. Joyce A. Ladner –– happened to live in Sarasota.

Soon, a dinner was arranged with Ladner, who suggested the exhibit be brought to Sarasota.

“The only place in Sarasota that could accommodate it was the Ringling Museum,” says Dan Boxser, whose parents, Herman and Sally Boxser, founded a diversity initiative in 2004 at Temple Beth Sholom.

The Ringling Museum wasn’t the right fit, so the couple contacted the Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg.

The museum was thrilled to get it. In the two years since the exhibit launched, it’s only traveled as far south as North Carolina.

Nearly 300 people turned out for the Oct. 22 opening reception, which featured a panel discussion with former students and scholars.

The Boxsers were blown away by the response –– and the diverse turnout. Fifty percent of the audience was African-American.

IF YOU GO The Herman and Sally Boxser Diversity Initiative and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host a free program at 6 p.m. Nov. 14, at Temple Beth Sholom.

The evening will include guest speakers and a performance by the Hazzan Diane Nathanson and the Gulf Coast Community Choir. For more information, call 955-8121 or visit templebethsholomfl.org.

One of the panelists even called the next day to say the event was better attended than the original opening in New York.

Now the couple has organized a free program this month at Temple Beth Sholom to help drive more Sarasota residents to the exhibit.

On Nov. 14, the synagogue will host a panel discussion with Bonnie Gurewitsch, archivist and curator at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City; Carolyn Bass, executive director of the Florida Holocaust Museum; and Bill Watkins, president of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

The Boxsers say they’ve been so energized by the experience they’re open to bringing more diversity exhibits to the area.

“Living on Longboat Key, you tend to meet the people you play golf and bridge with,” she says.

“It’s been a wonderfully rewarding experience. It’s expanded our circle.”

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EVENTS ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART — “Hugh Davies: Paintings” will be on display through Nov. 26. Opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Nov. 4. Located at 1288 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota; www.allyngallup.com; 3662454.

ART CENTER SARASOTA — “Material Matters,” featuring the use of modern materials in the visual arts, will run Nov. 3 through Dec. 31. Opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

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

ART UPTOWN — “Divas Go Pop” runs through Nov. 26, with works of digital pop art by Janine Hoffman. Located at 1367 Main St.; www.artuptown.com; 955-5409.

DABBERT GALLERY — “Season of Color,” featuring works of seven artists, runs through Nov. 29. Located at 76 S. Palm Ave.; 955-1315; www.dabbertgallery.com.

ELIZABETH STEVENS GALLERY — “Fall Fest,” featuring artwork by Marge Bennett and Debbie Dannheisser, runs through Nov. 15. Located at 1945 Morrill St.; 587-9851.

RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART — “Josef Albers: Colors” will run through Jan. 16.

“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.

“The Brothers Karamazov” will be performed through Nov. 20 at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN — “Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books” will be on display Nov. 4 through Dec. 9. Galleries located one-half block east of 2700 N. Tamiami Trail on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way; 359-7563; www.ringling.edu/selbygallery.

SELBY GARDENS — “Batiks Botanicos: A Painter’s Garden,” with hand-painted batiks by Angela Maria Isaza, will be on display through Nov. 17. Located at 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; www.selby.org; 366-5731.

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TOWLES COURT ART ASSOCIATION — “Small Works,” an open juried show, will be presented Nov. 18 through Dec. 10. Located at Towles Court Art Center, 1938 Adams Lane, Sarasota; www.towlescourt.com.

ARTWALKS FIRST FRIDAY WALKS — Downtown galleries of Burns Square, Pineapple Avenue, Palm Avenue and Main Street feature live music and refreshments.

Event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. The next art walk will be held Nov. 4.

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SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND — “Let Freedom Ring,” featuring a salute to America and its veterans, will be performed at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 E. Laurel St. Admission: $5 at the door; 954-4165.

THEATER ASOLO REPERATORY THEATRE — “My Fair Lady” runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 23; www.asolorep.org; 351-8000.

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE — “Just Desserts” runs through Nov. 5 in the Gompertz Theatre. Tickets: $12. “Next to Normal” runs through Jan. 1. “That’s Life, Again” runs through Jan. 1, in the Goldstein Cabaret. Located at 1241 N. Palm Ave.; www.floridastudiotheatre.org; 366-9000.

MUSIC JAZZ AT TWO — The Mike Markaverich Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 4. All concerts 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.

SARASOTA OPERA — “Madama Butterfly” will be performed through Nov.

FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY — “The Brothers Karamazov” will be performed through Nov. 20 in the Cook Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Tickets:

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GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER — “The Marriage-Go-Round” will be performed through Nov. 5. Tickets: $12.50 GPAC members and students; $17.50 non-members. Located at 7333 Scotland Way; www.theglenridge.com or call 552-5325.

GOLDEN APPLE DINNER THEATRE — “Mr. Broadway,” featuring Michael L. Walters, will be presented Nov. 5 to Nov. 6. Tickets: $38, with full buffet. Located at 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; thegoldenapple.com; 366-5454.

THE PLAYERS THEATRE — “It’s A Wonderful Life” runs Dec. 1-12. Located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail; www.theplayers. org; 365-2494.

VENICE THEATRE — “Radio Gals” runs Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. Tickets: $24 to $27 for adults; $12 to $15 for students.

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MUSIC >> Sarasota Opera: Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ I have wept through many a moving “Madama Butterfly,” from the Met and New York City Opera to companies abroad and cinematic versions that broke my heart, but the fall production mounted by Sarasota Opera is the most convincing, honest, moving and beautiful I’ve seen yet. Giving us just the right mix of truth to the score and truth to the story, this “Butterfly” does Puccini, a true man of the theater, proud.

We saw this production here only four years ago, but this was like a brand-new, sparkling version. The set by David P. Gordon is the same, but in the new lighting design by Ken Yunker, the Japanese house, gardens and view of the bay have come alive.

Yunker has recreated dusks, dawns, shadows, stars and sunlight so beautiful that Homer’s “Rosy Fingered Dawn,” written some 3,000 years ago, seems to have been the inspiration. Yet the exquisiteness of this production doesn’t detract from the other important things happening on this stage.

In fact, what makes this “Butterfly” special is that every element goes toward furthering the drama, from the beautifully crafted sound Artistic Director and conductor Victor DeRenzi elicits from the Sarasota Orchestra, to the elegant stag-

house, for 999 years — with an option to cancel every month.

Marco Nistico’s Sharpless is sympathetic and gorgeously sung, portraying a man who may have been born in the USA but has come to understand and admire the Japanese culture.

There’s little one can do to make Goro, the pimp-like marriage broker, or Butterfly’s uncle, Bonze, more than the superficial stick figures they represent, but Jamin Flabiano (Goro) and Jeffrey Beruan (Bonze) did admirably.

Suzuki, as portrayed by Nina Yoshida Nelsen, was a warm, empathetic, nanny-type servant whose very posture on stage gave her character a history. Nelsen, in real life, is a young woman, but her makeup, designed by Georgianna Eberhard, turned her into an elderly servant with a deep love for her charge, whom she probably served since Butterfly’s birth. In this account, she has the wisdom to know this “marriage” to the American is doomed, but, like a loving mother, she serves her well.

Cio-Cio-San, also known as Madama Butterfly, is only 15 when we meet her. Her death, by her own hand some three years later, is all the more poignant, because it could have been avoided had Pinkerton been different. But that’s what makes this a true tragedy, drawing tears from audiences who have seen it dozens of times.

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Tenor Rafael Dávila, as B.F. Pinkerton, and soprano Asako Tamura, as Cio-Cio-San, in Sarasota Opera’s 2011 production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” ing Martha Collins has given the performers.

Of course, everyone involved in this production has to give credit to Giacomo Puccini’s music drama, which he based on a story by John Luther Long, a play by David Belasco and a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. Puccini’s first version was quite different from the one we’ve come to know. It was originally even harsher in its drawing of Lt. B.F. Pinkerton and his ugly American attitude toward Japanese culture. The original didn’t go over well with audiences, and Puccini tempered

the lieutenant’s arrogance, making him somewhat sympathetic to early 20th-century audiences.

Rafael Dávila’s Pinkerton is brash without being insolent.

His ringing but hard-edged tenor shows us that this is a man who simply doesn’t consider another person’s feelings, especially if they belong to a woman of a different culture that he’s loathe to understand. Even when Sharpless, the United States consul, warns him that Butterfly will take their “marriage” seriously, he brushes it off, saying he’s leasing a Japanese wife, just like he’s buying a Japanese

Great singing and acting are also necessary in this work, and Asako Tamura, as Butterfly, grew into the role with her large, focused soprano portraying her character as beautifully as her superb acting. Tamura’s top loses focus occasionally, but the rest of her voice shimmers with tension, emotion and a Puccini sound reminiscent of a young Scotto. Her “Un bel di” was both sympathetic and beautiful, woven into the texture of the scene rather than standing alone. And her simple gesture, motioning toward her son (the blond and beautiful child known as Sorrow, played by Christian Pangallo) while she drew her last breath so Pinkerton would know she was giving him her most precious gift, was one of the most touching and heartbreaking bits of stagecraft to come to this opera.

In the details: Tamura and Nelson give a gorgeously blended sound to the Flower Duet, and Kate Pinkerton, the real (American) wife of the lieutenant, as played and sung by Apprentice Artist Lindsay Barche is, for once, a sympathetic person. Adding to the dramatic appeal of this production are the finely written surtitles by Stephanie Sundine that add insight and understanding. There are still performances left, and this is a “Butterfly” to catch.

— June LeBell

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DANCE >> Sarasota Ballet: ‘Shostakovich Suite,’ ‘Othello’ and ‘Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Fantasy’ Sarasota Ballet’s “Season Opener” certainly started off the season in the right direction.

The choreography, costumes, dancing and lights evoked a smile that remained plastered on this critic’s face throughout the entire evening. The true joy resulted from two of the three pieces on the program — Ricardo Graziano’s “Shostakovich Suite” and Matthew Hart’s “Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Fantasy.”

This weekend’s performances proved that principal dancer Graziano is a prize gem in the Sarasota Ballet’s treasure box.

Director Iain Webb might want to go run out and purchase a giant lock. Not only is Sarasota Ballet fortunate to have a male danseur of his technical prowess and commanding performance presence, as he demonstrated in Hart’s “Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Fantasy” as Tchaikovsky, but his choreographic talents could make someone like renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon shake in his ballet shoes.

Drawing on inspiration from George Balanchine’s large-scale, plot-less, neoclassical ballets such as “Divertimento No. 15,” “Theme and Variations,” “Symphony in C,” and “Jewels” (and surely being immersed in performances of Balanchine’s “Diamonds” influenced this), Graziano demonstrated that he, like Balanchine, has great musicality, and his choreography naturally emphasized long lines and clean technique in each and every dancer. The gorgeous pinkand-black tutus designed by Bill Fenner further accentuated the dancers’ flawless performance.

Naturally, being a member of

the company also gave Graziano the expert knowledge of his colleagues’ strengths, and he used it to both his and the dancers’ advantages by incorporating those strengths in the choreography. For example, Miguel Piquer is an expert turner. Graziano showcased his abilities during the men’s dance, during which Piquer completed excellent pirouette and tour en l’air sequences.

Graziano also demonstrated the differences in style and abilities among the three principal female dancers in their variations. He showcased Kate Honea’s athleticism with a series of jumps.

Victoria Hulland’s port de bras was highlighted during bourrées, and Danielle Brown pulled off multiple pirouettes.

These differences and strengths were emphasized again in Brown’s fluid and lyrical pas de deux with Ricardo Rhodes, while Hulland remained elegant with Ricki Bertoni in a pas de deux, which contained smooth attitude and arabesque promenades. Honea and Piquer pulled off the harder tricks in the finale, with Honea performing fouettés and Piquer doing grande pirouette à la seconde.

The entire piece was a fabulous spectacle to behold with numerous complicated formations giving the ballet a beautiful 4D-effect that ended with a fabulous three-tiered pose at the end. Bravo.

Hart’s “Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Fantasy” was also an excellent production that brought the classic Tchaikovsky story ballets, “Sleeping Beauty,” “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker,” to life with a charming, comedic storyline that involved its composer, Tchaikovsky, himself, who was danced, as previously mentioned,

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Tchaikovsky aims to help each of his main characters avoid the plight that befalls them in their respective ballets, but ends up creating chaos, which eventually turns into happily ever after in the end.

This piece was fantastic and incredibly entertaining to watch, but that might not have happened if it were not for the tremendous right-on casting done

by Hart.

“The Sleeping Beauty” cast was decidedly different with each of the leads having expert acting abilities and sly, comedic skills. The spritely Sara Sardelli was terrific as Aurora along with her perfectly matched prince Florimund, Logan Learned. The ever-expressive Emily Dixon was excellent as the Lilac Fairy. Honea stole the show as Carabosse.

Christine Peixoto and Jamie Carter were always graceful, and the sinister drama displayed

by Rita Duclos as Odile was definitely welcomed (as well as her evil-counterpart Rothbart danced by Piquer) in the “Swan Lake” section. Finally, in “The Nutcracker,” Elizabeth Sykes was simply sweet as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Caitlin Kirschenbaum was a definite standout as Clara.

Students from the Sarasota Ballet School rounded out the cast performing as the swans in “Swan Lake” and the mice and solders in “The Nutcracker.”

Also performed on the bill was Peter Darrell’s “Othello,” which was first performed by the Sarasota Ballet in 2010. This version of “Othello” combines classical choreography combined with more contemporary modern movements and hand gestures. The cast performed the piece with ease. Most notable was Piquer as the evil Iago and Amy Wood as a tortured

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It was a good night for the foundation at its first gala Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hyatt Regency. Slated to be an emotional event, it did not disappoint via a powerful video from speakers including Dick Vitale; Payton’s doctor, Dr. Robert Morelli; her sisters, Sydney and Savanna; and Angela Massaro-Fain, who spearheaded the event with husband John Fain. Performance artist Michael Israel, who estimates that he has donated more than $3 million in kind to various charities, got a late start but made up for it with vigor. Accompanied by Scott Curtis, Payton’s 14-year-old sister, Savanna, sang several songs, including her own compositions, one of which was both the anthem of the evening and the aspiration of the foundation: “It’s gonna be a good day.”

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by Molly Schechter | Social Editor

+ The 11/11/11 phenomenon Ready or not, here it comes: the most psychic of all numbers and a date strongly associated with spiritual awakenings of an unspecified nature. In Hollywood, there’s an eponymous horror film scheduled for release. And in Sarasota, a plethora of activities, many drawing inspiration from this master number of numerology …

+ And there’s more

+ Over the moon

Nuovo Salon is sharing its 25th znniversary (silver!) with Saks Fifth Avenue’s 15th anniversary at a party benefiting the Sarasota Museum of Art. Contact Reba Evans at 3645398. And there’s a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Sailing program at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Contact David Livingston at 504-4236.

The Nov. 10 full moon inspired the theme of the Cancer Support Community’s Night of Hope Gala Nov. 11, which will begin with cocktails in the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota courtyard. It may well have figured into Chairwoman Beth Knopik’s selection of a long, silver dress, as well. Honorary co-chairs are Art and Peggy Wood. Contact Amy Paulishak 921-5539.

Love at first sight … Tana Sandefur speaking about her new condo downtown: “I loved it instantly” … Thank you, Judge Adams … the Children’s Guardian Fund will honor retired 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Durand J. Adams at its 13th annual luncheon Nov. 9, at Michael’s On East. Honorary chairman of the event is Dr. Hal Hedley, recently retired president of the Child Protection Center. Co-chairs are Nancy and Chuck Parrish and Carol and Mort Siegler.

The fund provides for educational and other needs of the 1,200 abused, abandoned or neglected children who are in state-ordered foster care. Contact Tonya Schrott, 504-9515 … “WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!!!” … that is a direct quote (including capitalization and punctuation) from a friend in University Park who discovered dancing to a live band close to home for $7 per person. You can, too, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, starting Nov. 3, at the Sahib Shrine Center on Beneva just north of Fruitville.

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+ Black Tie Affair Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

High Tea at High • Noon, Thursday, Nov. 10 • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall foyer • Ticket $60 • Sharon Kunkel, 365-3913, Ext. 1105 Some events just get better with age, and this is one of them. Created 15 years ago by Anita Holec, Cornelia Matson, Nancy C. Reinheimer and Lelia H. Windom, it has developed an impressively large and loyal following of committee members, patrons and sponsors. For most of the last 10 years, Pratt-educated artist Linda Solomon has created the artwork for the invitation, progressing from black-and-white, pen-and-ink drawings in the early days to today’s colorful, multi-media illustrations but always portraying the ladies sitting and sipping and enjoying the show. This year the fashion show, produced by Marsha Panuce, features styles from DreamWeaver, Foxy Lady, June Simmons Designs and L. Kids. There will also be a performance by the Sarasota Ballet. Co-chairs are Peggy Abt, Kathy Bush, Mindy Mast and Carol Williams.

+ It’s a wrap Breast-cancer awareness month has just ended, and before it is forgotten, a quick salute to Saks Fifth Avenue for 11 years of the Key to the Cure event, including producing and selling an original T-shirt design. Sarasota General Manager and KTTC cheerleader Sally Schule has the entire collection, modeled here by her team.

+ Lest we forget — it’s also Veterans Day There will be a program at the Senior Friendship Center starting at 12:45 p.m. and featuring Kurt Piehler, director of FSU’s Institute on World War II and The Human Experience; a Girl Scout Color Guard; the Sarasota Military Academy and much more. Free but please reserve via 556-3214. The tribute at the Sahib Shrine Center at 7 p.m. includes speakers, a memorial service and rousing, patriotic music performed by the Sahib concert band. Also free, no reservation required.

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EVENTS 2 Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon Benefiting: Pines of Sarasota Foundation When: 11:30 a.m. Where: Michael’s On East Chairs: Kim Bald and Joan Geyer Contact: Jane Lautner, 955-6293 Price: $75 3 Wine, Women and Shoes VIP Patron Reception Benefiting: Forty Carrots Family Center When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Michael’s Wine Cellar Price: By Invitation Only A Taste of Friendship Benefiting: Senior Friendship Centers’ Center for Healthy Aging When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Christy Payne Mansion at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Chairs: Sunny O’Flynn, JoAnn Nevins, Ingrid Bookbinder-Keating Contact: Jane Icely, 556-3215, Price: $50 Celebrity Bartending for Goodwill Benefiting: Goodwill When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Polo Grill and Bar Contact: Molly Klauber, 320-9406 Price: Complimentary

4 Wine, Women and Shoes: The

Signature Luncheon Benefiting: Forty Carrots Family Center When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Emily Tack and Emily Stroud Contact: 3657716 Price: $300 Wine, Women and Shoes: Champagne Reception Benefiting: Forty Carrots Family Center When: 3 p.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Emily Tack and Emily Stroud Contact: 3657716 Price: $50

Calvary Chapel School Benefit Banquet Benefiting: Calvary Chapel School When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: 3800 27th Parkway Chairs: Charlene Pope and Tammy Smith Contact: Christine Sullivan, 941-366-6522 Price: $50

5 Wine, Women and Shoes: Winemaker Dinners Benefiting: Forty Carrots Family Center When: 7 p.m. Where: Various homes and restaurants Chairs: Emily Tack and Emily Stroud Contact: 365-7716 Price: $200 Snooty’s Gala Benefiting: South Florida Museum When: 6 p.m. Where: South Florida Museum Chairs: Helen King and Jeanie Kirkpatrick Contact: Jamie Jalwan, 746-4131, Ext. 14 Price: $175 ‘Mai Tai No Tie’ Benefiting: Historic Spanish Point When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Historic Spanish Point Chairs: Jenni and Paul Hudson and Cindy and Tom Stuhley Contact: 966-5214 Price: 125

6 Brunch on the Bay Benefiting: USF Sarasota-Manatee When: 11:30 a.m. Where: Powel Crosley Estate Chair: Rick Fawley Contact: Barbara Lewis, 359-4737 Price: $100

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The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum Benefiting: The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Sarasota Chairs: Bunny Skirboll and Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie Wharton, Honorary Chairs Gerri Aaron and Sally Yanowitz Contact: Phil King, 365-4545 Price: $150 Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Hosted by: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. and the Knights of Columbus Benefiting: Financial Assistance Program of Catholic Charities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties When: 2 p.m. Where: Venice Community Center Chairs: Bob Sullenberger and Dick Maier Contact: Bob Sullenberger, 497-5422 Price: $20

7 Starry Night Dinner, highlighting ‘My Fair Lady’ Benefiting: Asolo Repertory Theatre When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Home of Stanley Kane Chairs: Katherine Harris, Lee Peterson and Margaret Wise Contact: Laura Wood, 351-9010, Ext. 4712 Price: $250 9 New England Clambake Benefiting: New College Foundation When: 6 p.m. Where: New College bayfront Chairs: Robert Lincoln and Stacy Dillard-Spahn Honorary Chairs: Phil and Julie Delaney Contact: Johnette Cappadona, 487-4600 Price: $150 10 High Tea at High Noon Benefiting: Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Inc. When: Noon Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Chairs: Peggy Abt, Kathy Bush, Mindy Mast and Carol Williams Contact: Sharon Kunkel, 3653913, Ext. 1105 Price: $60

Sally Dickinson and Dee Stottlemyer at last year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner benefiting the Argus Foundation.

Benefiting: The Argus Foundation When: 6 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Sarasota Chair: Eddie Morton Contact: Sharlene Hillier, 365-4886 Price: $125 Ringling College of Art and Design 11th annual Golf Tournament Benefiting: Ringling College of Art and Design When: Noon Where: Longboat Key Club and Resort Contact: Sarah WalcuttFebish, 359-7589 In the Pink: A Taste of New Gate School Benefiting: New Gate School Scholarship Fund When: 6:30 p.m. Where: New Gate Montessori School, Ashton Road Contact: 922-4949 Price: $30 Bleus, Brews and Schmooze Benefiting: GWIZ and Gulf Coast Cheese Fest When: 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Polo Grill and Bar Contact: Molly Klauber, 320-9406 Price: Complimentary

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Favorites: the restaurants you’d miss the most Here’s the question put to our respondents: ‘What Sarasota restaurant would you be heartbroken without … the place without which your lives wouldn’t be quite the same, the place you count on to always be there for you?’

‘Takeout’ is now part of my everyday vocabulary, so with that said, our family loves Chipotle (“beans and rice,” my 3-year-old calls it) and Bangkok. Bangkok is always a wonder … something close to our house and made fresh to order. If Bangkok were not here, I can safely say I do not know what I would do without it.

— Stacey McLeod Anderson

I would be devastated if I couldn’t order a caramelized onion and brie chicken sandwich from Shakespeare’s. I’m British, and settling in for a few pints of cider there is the closest I’ve ever come to being back in a pub in Brighton, England. Their food is fantastic … the ambience is awesome: laid-back and come-as-you-are … and the beer menu is only barely exceeded by that corporate place in Lakewood Ranch!

— Natalie Chambers

I can’t imagine my life in Sarasota without Michael’s On East. I am there frequently, especially for lunch. I love that any time of year, even in the dead of summer, I always see several friends and acquaintances I can hug and kiss, or just wave hello to as I walk in or leave. It makes me feel like I’m in my own private club.

— Debbi Benedict

Our No. 1 favorite local restaurant is Beach Bistro. The atmosphere is charming, and the food is always delicious and creative. The staff always makes us feel special and welcome. Kudos to Sean Murphy for creating a dining experience second to none!

— Jerry and Wendy Feinstein I rely on Sarasota’s own Old Salty Dog. Both locations are consistently patronized by seasonal guests and treasured by locals like myself. Sometimes you just want to cast off all posturing, linen napkins and fancy dress, escaping to a ‘Honah Lee’-like atmosphere, where you are greeted by an amiable staff serving ice cold beer, generously poured tropical drinks and fish sandwiches the size of lamp shades.

— Travis Garner

Hyde Park Steak House … it is always open when we come in late at night. The people are nice, and the food is what we like — high-quality, simply prepared, and the fish is always fresh.

— Bob and Beverly Bartner

I would be totally heartbroken without Café Epicure.

My friends and I who frequent it joke that it’s our dining room, because we eat there four out of seven days a week at least. The menu is filled with all the basics and Italian favorites with the freshest ingredients. You can add-on or make your own dish without any fuss. You feel like everyone is family … it’s a gem to downtown and certainly the go-to place when you need to have some good nosh.

— Tatyana Sharoubim

HEARTBREAKERS Bangkok 4791 Swift Road, Sarasota 922-0703 Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 778-6444 Café Epicure 1298 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota 366-5648 Chipotle Grill 1707 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 957-6406 Hyde Park Steak House 35 S. Lemon Ave., Sarasota 366-7788 Michael’s On East 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota 365-0543 Old Salty Dog 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota 388-4311 5023 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key 349-0158 Shakespeare’s English Pub 3550 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota 364-5938 If you’d like to be in a future column like this, raise your hand. Send your email address and a headshot to mschechter@ YourObserver.com

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