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By Rachel Brown Hackney | Managing Editor

Turtle Beach vote split Despite commissioners’ concerns, the Siesta Key Association says it has had adequate involvement in plans for Turtle Beach improvements.

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Saying they felt county staff had not communicated sufficiently with Key residents, two county commissioners last week voted against a revised plan for improvements at Turtle Beach.

“I’m not comfortable with the public-input portion on this,” Chairwoman Christine Robinson said before the board voted 3-2 to amend a contract with CPH Engineers Inc. of Sarasota to reduce the number of im-

provements in the initial phase of work at the beach.

Commissioner Carolyn Mason also voiced concerns that the public had not had enough involvement in the process.

However, Catherine Luckner, president of the Siesta Key Association, told the Pelican Press that, because Project Manager Curtis Smith had been a frequent presenter at the organization’s meetings over the past three

years, her board was comfortable with the contract changes.

SKA members had participated in stakeholder meetings, submitted public comments and had had frequent email exchanges with staff over the park plans since 2008, she added.

Moreover, Luckner said, the contract the commission approved last week stipulates more

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The parking areas and pedestrian walkways, shaded in purple, are scheduled to be improved at Turtle Beach, thanks to a County Commission vote Jan. 10.

+ New walkers welcome Readers of the “Island Beat” column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

The group walks every day at 8:30 a.m., except on Sundays, when they wait an extra 30 minutes for Siesta Chapel members to get home from the early service and changed into walking attire.

Lifeguard Scott Ruberg and County Commissioners Jon Thaxton, Nora Patterson, Carolyn Mason, Christine Robinson and Joe Barbetta

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Members of all five Kiwanis Clubs of Division 18 North on Feb. 25, will be picking fruit from “donated” trees, or collecting bags of fruit from residents, with the oranges, lemons, tangerines and other fruit going to All Faiths Food Bank.

For more, call Gary MacDonald, 752-1433, Ext. 3262.

Months of discussions and design work culminated Jan. 18, in the official welcoming of a sign at Siesta Public Beach, recognizing the beach’s status as No. 1 in the nation.

County commissioners, county staff and members of the public took turns smiling and posing with both sides of the sign.

Kevin Cooper, of the Siesta Chamber, Lourdes Ramirez and Rob Lewis, of Sarasota County Government.

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stakeholder input after 30% of the revised plan has been completed.

“We feel this will provide a good option for any additional comments to enhance Turtle Beach,” she said.

The commission’s vote Jan. 10 reduced the fee for CPH from $332,806 to $182,810.

A memo to the County Commission from James K. Harriott Jr., the county’s executive director of public works, said the contract needed to be scaled back “to better meet current budget priorities.

“The beach projects on Siesta Key actually need to be discussed together in the future,” Commissioner Nora Patterson said, referring to the county’s plans for extensive improvements at the public beach. “The question is not really what we are funding, but when.”

Harriott told the County Commission last month that he and Steve Botelho, the county’s interim chief financial planning officer, would report to the board early this year on budget projections for major construction projects, including the public beach plans. A budget session has been scheduled for Jan. 26.

The funding for the Turtle Beach work will come from bonds the county floated in its 2008 fiscal year, with the money to be paid back by infrastructure surtax revenue.

According to Harriott’s memo on the project, the design work is expected to be complete before the end of the year.

During a presentation to the board, Brenda Bair and Curtis Smith, both managers in the Public Works Department, showed the commissioners an aerial view of Turtle Beach on which the new project areas were marked.

Bair explained that the Parks and Recreation Department staff in 2009 had identified amenities that could be done right away, while other improvements necessitated the county’s applying for permits.

Among the earlier projects, she said, the county had remodeled the meeting room at Turtle Beach and had upgraded the landscaping at the adjacent campground.

Because of the economic downturn, she said, Parks and Recreation staff had agreed to postpone until later “the bigger, grandiose improvements” for the park.

“We have not had additional public meetings at this time, but that is part of the process,” Smith said.

“Our main focus is basically connectivity for pedestrians,” Bair said, especially those who cross the adjacent Blind Pass Road to reach the beach.

Smith added that a new parking area would be placed where the playground exists, because the county had had numerous requests for more parking at Turtle Beach. When the work is completed, according to the presentation, the park will have a total of 219 spaces for vehicles, plus 38 spaces for boat trailers.

The plans also called for a relocated playground that will meet Americans with Disabilities Act criteria, with adja-

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Sarasota County staff has been working over the past two years to improve the amenities at Turtle Beach, on the south end of the Key.

cent parking; a new, ADA-compliant sidewalk connecting the parking lot to the boat ramp; a pre-fabricated gazebo; and numerous two-pole shelters constructed from a county design.

Bair said the gazebo and crosswalks to

the beach, as well as the relocated playground, would require permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a county variance, because they would be constructed seaward of the Gulf Beach Setback Line.

Bair told the commission further improvements to the campground would be delayed. She also referenced the fact that the campground has been a focal point for criticism from some area residents.

During SKA meetings over the past several years, owners of nearby condos have called for the County Commission to stop using the property next to the park as a playground and, instead, to make it available for general public use.

Additionally, Smith said improvements originally planned for the kayak launch area had been delayed.

“We felt further improvement in this area was not one of the highest priorities,” he said, because many kayakers already use the existing amenities.

When Robinson asked whether a vote of approval on the revised contract would limit the number of amenities that could be provided at the park in the future, Bair responded, “None of the amenities has been deleted … We’d love to be able to do everything on the list.”

When Robinson then asked what would happen if county staff learned the public was more interested in other amenities than those planned for the short-term, Bair said staff would come back to the commission “with a whole new contract.”

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By Rachel Hackney | Managing Editor

Confusion arises over latest FDOT safety option State transportation officials are trying to get out the word that drivers on Midnight Pass Road should not use the center lane as an acceleration lane.

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A Siesta Key Association board member this month reported difficulty getting Florida Power & Light to replace numerous burned-out streetlights on the Key.

FPL replaces bulbs Following an airing of the problem during a Siesta Key Association meeting, 25 FPL streetlights are working again on the island.

Five days after a Siesta Key Association Board of Directors member raised the issue during the organization’s January meeting, more than two-dozen burned-out streetlights on the Key had been replaced, a Florida Power & Light media relations representative said.

However, according to the Siesta Key Association, two of those lights remain out.

During his Jan. 5 report to SKA members, Michael Shay said that when he left the organization’s Dec. 1 meeting, he discovered numerous, dark FPL light poles along his route home, from the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road, north to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Higel Avenue.

Shay added that after making that discovery, he had driven back to check the segment of Midnight Pass Road from the Beach Road intersection to the Village, at the Ocean Boulevard intersection. More lights were out on that stretch.

Altogether, he said, 25 lights were burned out, including four in a row, on the 3.3-mile segment, “which makes for a little dark spot in the area.”

He added that he had no idea how long the lights had been out, because he does not regularly drive or walk along those road segments before dawn or after dusk.

When he investigated the situation, Shay said, he learned “it is up to citizens to report (streetlight outages). FPL does not have people going around, looking for light bulbs that are out.”

Shay added, “I’m trying to get FPL to address (the situation).

They do have their own process (for reporting).”

Residents are expected to call the power company or fill out a form online if they see streetlights that are out. However, FPL asks for a pole ID number or location for each report, Shay said.

SKA board member Bob Waechter thanked Shay for the

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During the Jan. 5 Siesta Key Association meeting, board member Michael Shay asked Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson whether the county pays the electric bill for Florida Power & Light streetlights on the Key. Patterson said she believed that was a county responsibility.

“So maybe it’s good if the lights are out,” Shay said, sparking laughter among audience members.

Shay’s question followed discussion of his finding 25 streetlights burned out along Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road.

The county probably pays a flat fee for that electricity, SKA board member Bob Waechter said, regardless of how many bulbs are burning.

Shay then told Patterson, “So, you guys are getting ripped off.

We, as taxpayers, are getting ripped off.”

“We worked really hard, and other commissions well before us worked really hard to get main roads like that lit,” Patterson said.

“So we don’t want the lights out.”

“It’s a safety issue,” Shay said. information, pointing out that he walks early in the morning on the south end of the Key and had noticed lights out, but he had not known how best to proceed in getting them back on.

Because the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. is responsible for the decorative, exterior lighting along Ocean Boulevard, Shay knew to make a note of it whenever he saw one of those lights out; then, he contacted an SKVMC representative.

Regarding the FPL lights, he said, “Phoning in one light is painless; 25 of them has not been an easy project.”

Shay asked whether Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, who was in the audience, could offer any suggestions.

Patterson told Shay he should contact Rae Dowling, FPL’s area manager for exterior affairs, who has an office in Sarasota.

Patterson added that she could not imagine FPL would require a member of the public to provide the ID number for each pole in a situation where so many were dark.

The Pelican Press late last week was unable to reach Dowling. However, Neil Nissan, an FPL media relations representative, investigated the matter

and found a Jan. 6 email from Shay about the Siesta situation.

The follow-up notation, Nissan said, was that the light bulbs had been replaced as of Jan. 10.

“All 25 lights should be on,” Nissan said.

Tuesday, SKA President Catherine Luckner told the Pelican Press Shay was planning to contact Dowling again about the poles that still were dark; he was going to check their ID numbers.

Shay told SKA members Jan. 5 he planned to make sure the organization posted information on its website, www.siestakeyassociation.com, to help residents pursue future cases of burnedout FPL streetlights.

Shay told Luckner this week in an email that the easiest way for residents to report burned-out light bulbs on FPL poles is to call FPL at 917-0708 and follow the prompts. Eventually, Shay said, “You will be directed to a live person, who will take the info.”

A caller either will have to have the pole ID number, he said, or the address or cross street where the pole is located. He added that callers are provided a confirmation and a work order number for future reference.

The past nine days, the vice president of the Siesta Key Condominium Council has been advising residents of new information he received from a Florida Department of Transportation engineer. Walt Olson says the information should deter the council from voting for the latest option FDOT has proposed for pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

Olson told the Pelican Press last week that he had spoken Jan. 10 with the engineer, who had told him that if the majority of residents chose Option 6 in the latest FDOT survey about pedestrian safety options on Midnight Pass Road, that option would include rumble strips and other features that would prevent drivers from using the center lane to make lefthand turns into traffic.

Olson called an emergency session of the Condo Council board last week to convey that information, he said.

However, Cindy Clemmons, public information director for FDOT’s District One, which includes Sarasota County, told the Pelican Press in a Jan. 17 email that Option 6 does not provide for rumble strips.

“There would be a crosshatch-marked area with some small, light-reflective chips, known as reflective pavement markers (RPMs) placed in the center lane near the crosswalks, but these are not rumble strips,” she said. “The RPMs are there for light reflectivity at night.”

Regarding the center lane, however, Clemmons pointed out that vehicles should use that lane “to make left turns into and out of immediately adjacent driveways. Cars should not be accelerating or decelerating to get in or out of traffic, pass other vehicles in the travel lanes or to reach a driveway that is not immediately adjacent. Improper use of the center lane can be enforced as a traffic violation by law enforcement.”

She added, “Furthermore, a driver who chooses to drive on the crosshatch-marked area on either side of a crosswalk, while in the center lane, would be in violation of (the law).”

During a public meeting held Dec. 6, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, FDOT officials presented a fifth option, calling for four crosswalks with paddle signs in the center of each. The signs would warn motorists to be alert to people trying to cross the road.

A straw poll of the approximately 150 Key residents at the meeting found 39% in support of that option. However, condo residents later learned that only emergency vehicles would be able to knock down the signs legally, if those vehicles needed to use the center lane. After the Sarasota County Commission, the Siesta Key Association and individuals contacted FDOT to request a crosswalk option without paddle signs, FDOT included that option in the mailing it sent Dec. 23 to the residents of the 35 condo complexes along Midnight Pass Road between the Beach Road and Stickney Point Road intersections.

Jan. 20 is the last day residents can respond to the survey, either by mail or by visiting the website, www.siestakeypedislands.com. Results of the survey also are expected to be posted next week on that website.

Olson said last week that the Condo Council would continue to fight any option that would prevent motorists from using the center lane to make lefthand turns into traffic. “Everybody who’s here realizes how important that (center lane) is,” he added.

Therefore, Olson said, the Condo Council once again was supporting Option 4 provided

by FDOT: Do nothing.

Clemmons pointed out in her email, “It is imperative that the public understand the purpose of this potential project.

Florida has the second-worst average for pedestrian fatality rates in the nation, and 11% of all pedestrian fatalities nationwide occur in our state.”

Soon after the latest survey results are available, Clemmons said, “(FDOT) will make a decision as to whether to proceed with the safety project and, if so, what the final design would look like.”

The Florida Department of Transportation added a sixth pedestrian safety option for Midnight Pass Road when it sent a second mailing in late December to condo residents.

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Booker High School’s VPA program offers intensive, comprehensive study opportunities in the areas of dance, music, theatre, television and film and the visual arts. Students are exposed to numerous performance and exhibition opportunities on campus, with a full main-stage performance schedule, film showcases and numerous art exhibits.

The VPA Department also partners with local, regional and national arts affiliates, offering students broad exposure in their areas of interest. Among the graduates of the program are Academy Award winner Bill Corso (Best Makeup for “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events”), American Idol finalist Syesha

The Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts Department will present its annual Magnet Night at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, in the VPA Theater, 3201 N. Orange Ave. Parents and middle-school students from throughout Sarasota County are invited to attend the event to learn what Booker High School’s VPA program has to offer young people with an interest in the arts.

Magnet Night will begin with a program highlighting student art and performance, followed by breakout sessions designed to enable students and parents to meet faculty and students.

Mercado and Broadway actor Darren Ritchie (“Dracula,” “Les Misérables). For more information about Magnet Night, contact Judy Piercy at 355-2967.

+ Foundation to host Parkinson symposium The nation’s largest Parkinson’s Disease symposium once again will be held in Sarasota. Scheduled for Feb. 4, the event is open to patients, caregivers and physicians.

The Suncoast Parkinson’s Disease Symposium, hosted by the Neuro Challenge Foundation and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.

Among the speakers will be internationally known drug inventor Dr. Moussa Youdim of Israel, who will speak about the drug rasagiline (Azilect);

Dr. Cynthia Fox, co-founder of the Big and Loud voice therapy and a research associate at the National Center for Voice and Speech in Denver, Colo.; Dr. James M. Schumacher, neurosurgeon at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and research associate of the Neuroregeneration Institute at Harvard Medical School.; and Dr. Dean P. Sutherland, founder of the Southeastern Center for Parkinson’s Disease in Sarasota.

“Our annual symposium provides an interactive venue for the PD community to come together and discuss the latest global developments in Parkinson’s Disease care, as well as to meet and talk with others affected by PD,” said Doreen Sutherland, president and CEO of Neuro Challenge, in a news release.

The cost to attend is $25; the fee includes a continental breakfast. Scholarships are available. Registration is required, because seating is

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MANAGEMENT CHANGE

Commission contemplates next steps The focus now shifts to a special commission meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at City Hall.

During that session, the commission will discuss hiring former Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis to be the city’s interim city manager.

Lewis, who has been invited to attend the meeting, has agreed to take the position if he has the commission’s full support.

Although City Commissioner Willie Shaw wanted the commission to take more time to make a decision, he told the Sarasota Observer he would support Lewis’ appointment Friday.

“Things were moving too quickly (Tuesday), and I thought we needed to take a deep breath and make the decision in a different atmosphere,” Shaw said.

The majority of the commissioners did not find it appropriate Tuesday to appoint Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown to the interim position, because he is still under investigation, Atwell and Shaw said Brown’s continued presence at City Hall is crucial.

“I trust (Brown) completely, and I think he will remain deputy city manager and help us moving forward,” Atwell said. “He knows this city inside and out, and any LBK 2010 - Jwould need interim manager his input.”

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Resignation aftermath The Sarasota City Commission will meet 10 a.m. Friday to discuss the possibility of hiring Terry Lewis as interim city manager.

The morning after Mayor Suzanne Atwell successfully called for the resignation of former City Manager Bob Bartolotta, the mayor said she was “focusing on the larger picture.”

Atwell and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo, Willie Shaw and Shannon Snyder voted during Tuesday’s regular commission meeting to accept Bartolotta’s resignation, with conditions. (See www.yourobserver.com for more details.)

Vice Mayor Terry Turner voted against the motion, saying the decision “convicts Bartolotta without a shred of evidence he has done anything wrong.” Turner called the decision “a stain on the city.”

The 4-1 vote sent Bartolotta back to his office to type up a resignation letter before walking out of City Hall. He had been on the job four-and-a-half years.

Just a week ago, Atwell told the Sarasota Observer she would not support a motion to suspend or fire Bartolotta, adding that the city “needed to stay the course,” with Bartolotta at the helm, until an Information Technology forensics computer investigation determined whether Bartolotta and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown had been deleting emails, spying on employees through email searches and looking at confidential emails that were part of a federal investigation.

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approved an expansion of the three-tiered computer investigation by Sarasota-based The Sylint Group, at a cost of as much as $113,000.

Speaking from her home Wednesday, Atwell said that over the past week, she began considering other scenarios regarding Bartolotta.

Reflecting on a failed vote to fire him Jan. 6, Atwell said the motion took her by surprise.

“I wasn’t prepared then and needed more time,” Atwell said.

“And, even though I am still steadfast, the process (of the investigation) must be carried out, I knew, for the greater good of this city, we couldn’t continue on this way.”

Atwell said the situation with Bartolotta and Brown had created an atmosphere at City Hall of “confusion, fear and mistrust.”

Bartolotta said he met with Atwell Jan. 13, at City Hall, to discuss the situation and gauge where things stood.

Bartolotta said he and Atwell discussed many things, including a Sarasota Observer editorial titled, “Time for leadership,” which was published Jan. 12. The editorial urged both Atwell and Bartolotta to do what was right for the city, to think long and hard about whether Bartolotta was still the right man for the job during such a difficult time.

Bartolotta said he was confident during that Jan. 13 meeting

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with Atwell that he still had what it took to remain city manager. He told the Sarasota Observer he was surprised, therefore, when Atwell invited him to her house Monday afternoon, to break the news that he had lost her support and that she planned to call for his resignation during the City Commission’s Jan. 17 meeting.

“The mayor had concerns about the big picture, and I respect that,” Bartolotta said. “I knew, then, the majority of the commission did not want to continue with me.”

Bartolotta also was surprised by the decision, because he had talked with many people in the community who had voiced their support of him.

“I thought (the controversy) would die down until the investigation was complete, but others didn’t think it would,” Bartolotta said. “I was hoping to get the facts and evidence on the table, but it was not meant to be.”

Atwell said part of her decision was based on the need to start the healing process, because the computer investigation could drag on until the end of the year.

“We need to look beyond,” Atwell said. “It’s way beyond the innocent and guilt part, and I had to look at it that way. It’s the toughest decision I have ever had to make as a commissioner.”

In the meantime, Commissioner Willie Shaw, who also initially had opposed firing Bartolotta, de-

cided Tuesday to join the majority in voting for Bartolotta’s termination. He told the Sarasota Observer he “went the other way” only because “the decision had already been made.”

“I still supported the city manager during this process,” Shaw said. “But it was evident, with the mayor’s decision, the majority had been tilted, and there wasn’t any sense in not supporting what was already a done deal.”

Bartolotta, meanwhile, said he’s “slowly decompressing” and will stay in his Bird Key home for the time being. He added that he is contemplating a future that doesn’t include municipal government service.

“I don’t want to jump into another city manager position tomorrow, that’s for sure,” says Bartolotta with a wry laugh. “The whole county is 0 for 5 right now, as far as that goes.”

Bartolotta was referring to the fact that the cities of North Port and Venice, the town of Longboat Key and Sarasota County also have gone through manager changes over the past months.

Ironically, Bartolotta submitted a progress report on his goals and objectives to the commissioners the day he resigned.

This, his last report for them, focused on 64 goals and objectives pursued over the past two years, so they could plan for the future.

Asked about the report, Bartolotta pointed to what he and his staff were able to accomplish.

“We built (the Palm Avenue) garage; did $20 million in infrastructure improvements; made big pension savings; started community policing efforts; and made the Van Wezel (Performing Arts Hall) profitable again,” Bartolotta said.

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Culverhouse sues county over thwarted development The owner of Palmer Ranch claims in a lawsuit that county development guidelines have prevented him from developing about 2,300 acres east of Interstate 75.

In February, Hugh Culverhouse Jr., the Miami-based developer and owner of Palmer Ranch, celebrated with county officials and residents after he donated land to the county for a park whose principal feature would be a community garden.

Eleven months later, Culverhouse, acting as McCann East LP, filed suit against the county, alleging it has violated his U.S. and Florida constitutional rights by thwarting his development of about 2,300 acres of land east of I-75.

Filed Jan. 17 in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, the lawsuit lists six counts, including the alleged taking of private property without adequate compensation. It demands a jury trial and seeks unspecified damages as well as court costs and fees.

According to the lawsuit, prior to 2002, almost all property east of I-75 — including the McCann tract — was designated “rural” in the county’s Comprehensive Plan. That designation limited future development to one residence per 5 acres; therefore, McCann would be limited to constructing 462 homes on the site.

That designation, the lawsuit alleges, has been one factor preventing McCann from

developing any of the property, because it would have to construct utilities, roads and infrastructure costing several million dollars to serve the community. Such development, the suit says, “would be economically impossible, because a mere 462 residential units could not support construction of millions of dollars worth of infrastructure.”

The lawsuit further states that, to encourage “smart growth east of I-75,” the County Commission in 2002 enacted zoning regulations called the Sarasota 2050 Plan, as a companion to the Comprehensive Plan.

That 2050 Plan “supposedly makes development more feasible by increasing the number of units that can be developed per acre, while preserving open and ‘green’ spaces,” the lawsuit says.

To achieve that goal, the suit says, the 2050 Plan required future development of almost all sites east of I-75 to be in the form of “villages” or “hamlets.” Those designations, the lawsuit says, would permit more density than the one unit per 5 acres allowed by the “rural” designation. The permitted density for village land use would be a minimum of three dwellings and a maximum of six per developable acre, the lawsuit says.

Out with the old and in with the new...

Therefore, the lawsuit says, a maximum of 3,468 homes could be developed on the McCann property. “Thus, in theory,” the suit adds, “the Sarasota 2050 Plan should promote development east of I-75 at a density that is able to support construction of millions of dollars in infrastructure.”

However, the lawsuit alleges, although that might be the case for other landowners, it is not true for McCann, because of other provisions of the 2050 Plan. By enacting those provisions, the suit says the county “took” McCann’s property and violated its constitutional rights.

The lawsuit points out that the 2050 Plan requires a “developed area” in a village to be at least 1,000 contiguous acres, if those acres are not adjacent to the county’s Urban Service Area Boundary.

Areas separated from that USB by I-75, the lawsuit says, are not considered adjacent to the USB. The county has construed the USB to be on the west side of I-75, next to the McCann property, but on the east side of the interstate “for all other properties covered by the Sarasota 2050 Plan,” the lawsuit alleges.

“In other words,” the suit adds, “McCann is the only landowner adjacent to I-75” re-

Hugh Culverhouse Jr. • Culverhouse, 62, is the owner and developer of Palmer Ranch.

• An attorney in Miami, he is also a CPA who earned an MBA from New York University.

• His father paid $16 million for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1974. quired to have a minimum developed area of 1,000 contiguous acres.

The lawsuit also says the 2050 Plan requires the minimum open space outside the developed area to be equal to or greater in size than the developed area. Moreover, a “greenbelt” at least 500 feet wide must be included outside the developed area.

The Fox Creek Greenway, which encompasses 1,064 acres, bifurcates the McCann property in such a manner that the parcel does not have 1,000 contiguous acres, the lawsuit says.

However, the county prohibits that greenway from being considered part of the open space required for development of a village on the site.

The Sarasota County Attorney’s Office did not respond to a request for a comment on the lawsuit before The Observer’s deadline Wednesday.

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Contention continues between the County Commission and two citizens groups that sued the county last year over the Baltimore Orioles spring training agreement.

Citizens group says it can’t pay settlement A Sarasota County judge ordered a citizens group to pay the county more than $19,000 in legal fees after the county won a 2010 Sunshine Laws case, but the fees remain unpaid.

Federal form shows finances

A 990 form, which nonprofit organizations must file every year with the Internal Revenue Service, showed Sarasota Citizens for Responsible Government had net assets of $140.06 as of April 15.

The form says the organization, whose principal officer is Cathy Antunes of Sarasota, had contributions and grants of $415 in 2009.

It received $7,140.38 in contributions and grants in 2010.

The organization’s expenses totaled $7,215.13 that year, the form says.

Antunes said in an interview that $6,000 of the funds the organization had received was in the form of a grant from the Knight Foundation, which had provided the money to help SCRG in its 2010 Government in the Sunshine lawsuit against Sarasota County.

The form says SCRG has three voting members and 20 volunteers. It does not have any employees, according to the form. Pat Rounds and Jim Lampl both are listed as board members, while Alex Morris is listed as the treasurer.

Antunes noted on the form that the groups “Promote transparency and sunshine in local government.”

the public for wanting to know what’s going on.”

She added, “In the motion for costs, the judge has stated it was a legitimate case and not a frivolous one. It certainly wasn’t frivolous. What’s troubling is, if we speak out, it’s a response to criticism … It’s unfortunate one commissioner (Barbetta) is going after us for these costs, which we will never be able to pay for, any time we ask questions.”

Antunes said she had discussed with other community leaders the county’s motion seeking costs in the 2010 lawsuit; they had agreed with her that it was unusual.

After DeMarsh offered his Jan. 10 report, Barbetta said, “I have no problem with the freedom of speech.” However, he said he objected to the group’s continuing to send out critical emails, with misinformation, while it still owed the county money.

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In December 2010, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sarasota County in a Sunshine in Government lawsuit filed by Sarasota Citizens for Responsible Government and Citizens for Sunshine. The two citizens groups had filed the suit, saying county officials had circumvented Florida’s public meeting laws in pursuing an agreement to bring the Baltimore Orioles to town for spring training.

After that high court ruling, 12th Circuit Court Judge Robert B. Bennett, who had heard the case in Venice, awarded the county $19,611.74 in litigation costs incurred in defending itself in the lawsuit.

The citizens groups never have paid the money.

In response to a query several weeks ago from Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta about what had transpired with the settlement, County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh reported last week to the full board that Deputy County Attorney Rick Elbrecht had made discovery requests and submitted interrogatories to the citizens groups, “and today we have not found that there are any assets that can be levied.”

DeMarsh told the County Commission during its regular meeting Jan. 10 in Venice that he and Elbrecht “can continue to determine whether there are assets of these two corporations.”

Cathy Antunes, president of SCRG, said during an interview last week that DeMarsh’s report was correct: The two citizens groups do not have sufficient assets to pay the settlement.

Antunes provided a copy to The Observer of the 990 form SCRG had filed in April 2011 with the Internal Revenue Service.

That form says the organization had net assets of $140.06.

All nonprofit organizations are required by law to file a 990 form each year.

When Barbetta had asked DeMarsh Jan. 10, whether he and Elbrecht had been able to obtain a copy of the group’s most recent 990, DeMarsh said he was awaiting the document.

Antunes told The Observer she had forwarded a copy of the 990 form to county officials.

“I don’t know of any other government in Florida that has ever asked for costs after a Sunshine Law violation case,” Antunes said in an email. “Typically, you don’t punish

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We are all responsible for our actions When a tragedy occurs, Sheriff Tom Knight came to a Siespecially one as horrible as esta Key Chamber of Commerce the death of 53-year-old Siesta meeting to present statistics resident Donna Chen, people’s showing just how safe the Key is. natural response is to secondBut it wasn’t a safe place for guess actions and look for ways Donna Chen the afternoon of to prevent a recurrence.

Jan. 7.

We all find ourselves thinkEveryone who drives that ing, “If only …” But stretch of Midnight Pass no matter how many Road regularly is famildifferent scenarios iar with the runners, we conjure, we have bikers and walkers. With to face the truth that plenty of foliage shading nothing will be able to the sidewalk, that area undo what has transpresents itself as a paspired. toral place for exercise.

People who live, And that is all the work and generally more reason, I suspect, spend a lot of time Chen’s death has hit so on the Key readily acRACHEL many people so hard. knowledge that Siesta Since Jan. 7, they have BROWN is paradise. I can’t befound themselves thinkHACKNEY ing time and again that gin to count the times I have heard that word it could have been they used when I have asked people instead of her. what made them decide to call When I lived on the Key for Siesta home, or why they chose 14 months, I regularly walked to Siesta as the place to open their the public beach. I knew drivers business. With its laid-back aura didn’t always look where they and picture-postcard natural were going, and sometimes they beauty, the Key is difficult to were driving recklessly, but I imagine in any context but a frankly never feared someone positive one. would swerve drunkenly off one The fact that the island has so of the narrow roads and kill me. little crime simply underscores Talk already has sprung up its desirability as the place to be. that the Florida Department of A couple of years ago, when talk Transportation should lower the arose that crime was mounting, speed limit on Midnight Pass

Road between the Beach Road and Higel Avenue intersections.

County Commissioner Nora Patterson, who lives on the Key, brought that up last week during a regular board meeting.

However, Patterson said, “It’s pretty clear what happened (Jan. 7) didn’t have any relation to speed limits.”

Still, Patterson said, that curve where the accident occurred “isn’t very well banked and should have a lower speed limit,” adding that the area is all residential along that part of Midnight Pass Road, “and people do go really fast there.”

Chairwoman Christine Robinson said she travels that road practically every day herself. A flashing sign does warn northbound traffic about the curve, she added. And while she said she was skeptical that lowering the speed limit would help prevent future tragedies, she was willing to go along with Patterson’s motion to ask the county’s Public Works Department staff to confer with FDOT about possibly lowering the speed limit in the area between St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the Beach Road intersection.

The motion passed unanimously.

In the meantime, people have

continued to second-guess actions of the Sarasota County deputies who encountered the alleged drunk driver and his two friends about an hour before Chen’s death. David J. Brewer, 24, the passenger in the car that struck Chen, recognized one of the deputies and called him by name during the first encounter, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Brewer reminded the deputy he had arrested Brewer recently for having an open container on North Shell Beach Road; records show Brewer spent 24 days in jail in connection with that incident.

Yet, as the Sheriff’s Office also has pointed out, the deputies found no outstanding warrants for any of the three young men.

And every subsequent time they encountered Brewer and the driver of the vehicle in the Chen incident, Blake Talman, they saw the pair heading in any direction but the parking lot.

As Sheriff Knight put it in a statement last week, “We cannot change human behavior.”

As much as we wish we could, he’s right.

What we can do is think about how our own behavior and how it will affect others. In the end, each of us is responsible for what we do.

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It’s a matter of making decisions and finding common ground We are great consumers of agreement with each other. news, advice and opinions from We have to sift through people we might never meet. information provided to influWe pore through social media, ence us, determining what is online instant news, personal designed to be polarizing. We blogs and websites. hope we will be inWe all can be authors, clined to make deciadvertisers and reportsions on the basis of ers. However, it is critidata. Unfortunately, cal that we understand sometimes the influthese forums shape ence that produces our beliefs. the most “noise” wins.

A person earns credWe must guard against ibility in many ways, that. and we want to be able In our community, to trust the people we often have to make who make decisions decisions on issues CATHERINE that will affect a broad for organizations, LUCKNER spectrum of people. the people who lead causes and the profesThat’s when we have to sionals in many roles. take care in examining How we make decisions, what the facts and checking out the moves us to consensus, varies science, though people’s “gut with the issue, though. views” are bound to make their If the decision is to promote way into the process. We are a more harmonious outcome social creatures, which means for a specific group, we strive to we are influenced by discourse reach a shared opinion among with other people. However, in the members of that group; we matters such as those involving work to enable them to reach county planning and stakehold-

THE CASTAWAY by Jorge Blanco

er discussions for beach park planning and other structural/ environmental changes, it is vital to keep our eyes on the facts and not get caught up in emotions.

We are blessed with community members willing to share the responsibility of crafting comments and providing guidance, to enable our local government leaders to make good decisions. We also are blessed with leaders and governmental staff who offer us receptive minds while they make appropriate inquiries and act as problem-solvers.

So, let’s think of our method of work as we focus on pedestrian and traffic safety, including proposals for new crosswalks and better lighting. We should keep in mind the good efforts already put forth to reduce speed limits and add trafficcalming devices throughout the Key. What more will we do?

We have data, good governmental staff and community

organizations working collaboratively, and likely, sources of funding we can tap for the solutions we create. We’re united in core values as we work to keep each other safe, including a shared vision that we must encourage more pedestrian environments on the Key. Still, as we work toward new ideas, it may be necessary to set aside or suspend some beliefs or biases we have developed.

As we pursue this, here’s a fact that underscores the gravity of our work — a fact that seems unbelievable: Out of all the 50 states, Florida is No. 2 in pedestrian fatalities and pedestrian accidents that are seen, in the aftermath, as preventable.

California took the top spot in 2011.

Let’s keep our good safety standing on the Key and earn the title of No. 1 in the world for exceeding industry standards for a pedestrian-safe parking lot at Siesta Public Beach and the roadways serving it. That’s a wonderful goal for us to strive to reach — a world-class beach and the safest “walkabout” community.

Catherine Luckner is a clinical psychologist and president of the Siesta Key Association.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR + The Key must remain safe for everyone

Dear Editor: As I write this, I am sitting on Siesta Beach, close to where the allegedly drunken young men involved in the Donna Chen accident knocked over beach umbrellas, as described by witnesses.

Regarding the death of Mrs. Chen, I have three thoughts: 1. These three men caused a morning of disturbances, which a number of witnesses and Sheriff’s Office deputies saw.

I cannot believe there is no law on the books that would hold up in court to allow if the deputies had detained these men. Public intoxication? Creating a public disturbance? There has to be something which would have given the deputies legal support if they had detained or arrested the men, taken away their keys away or watched them get into their vehicle.

2. The county ordinance allowing for open containers of alcohol on the beach is dangerous and serves no public health purpose.

At a Siesta Key Association meeting several years ago, a county official announced the

new policy. As a nurse and health educator, I saw many red flags.

I asked if the county planned to have signage cautioning people about the use of alcohol in the sun and advising tourists of the potential dangers of dehydration, injury and possible water mishaps, including drowning.

The answer was, “No, that is not our responsibility.”

I am still opposed to this alcohol policy and want it off the books.

How many of your readers know that, last spring, by a very narrow margin, the sheriff nixed a plan set forth by an entrepreneur to host a spring break event for thousands of college students, which would have turned the Village and this beautiful beach into a Fort Lauderdale fiasco?

Sheriff Tom Knight said he didn’t have enough officers to cover such an event. I am sure one of these coming weeks, maybe even during this spring, we will see some event of that nature.

3. It takes courage for us to define ourselves. Sarasota County Government must decide whether Siesta Public Beach and Siesta Key will be decent, familyoriented destinations, with the

Key a home for wealthy retirees and other people and their families — a place to come and enjoy the beach, sun and water.

Those are the people who return year after year — plus the tourists who come from all over the world for the Crystal Classic Master Sandsandsculpting Competition and the athletes who come for the beach competitions.

These are the people who put real dollars into the local coffers, not college students on binges or intoxicated men like the three involved in the Chen tragedy.

No one wants to see intoxicated, out-of-control drunks on the beach and in the streets, restaurants and bars of Siesta Key. Certainly no one wants to drive when they are on the road!

Tourism is funny stuff. Wordof-mouth following personal experiences is the foundation for success. Sarasota County officials, the sheriff and the residents of Siesta Key and the rest of Sarasota County must have the courage to define Siesta Key as a decent place to visit and live.

We must all come forward now to address the concerns of Mrs. Chen’s grieving and devastated family .

Nancy R. Wilson Siesta Key

+ Resident offers idea for crosswalk lights Dear Editor: I just read the Jan. 12 article about the dark crosswalks in the Village. We own a place just north of the Village and we know firsthand how dark the crosswalks can be and how hard they are for drivers to see.

I have attached a picture of some lighting we have used in our town, Elizabethtown, Penn.

These are LED lights that are laid in a brick, paved walkway in our downtown. The LED lights are lit 24 hours per day and use very little electricity. The lights come in small blocks that are the same depth as the bricks and pavers. They are simply laid in sand or stone, as the bricks and pavers are.

The lights can be used in roadways and can be driven on.

Our town has a sister city in Ireland, which some of our borough officials saw; they decided to bring the idea to our town. To say the least, the response has been very favorable. I think these would be a great way to light up the crosswalks. They would most lightly improve safety and provide a nice touch to the Village’s already terrific charm.

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Please feel free to pass this thought on to the Siesta Key Association and Sarasota County officials. I would be glad to get more information on the lights as needed.

Joe Ulrich Elizabethtown, Penn.

Dear Mr. Ulrich, The Pelican Press has forwarded your letter to Peter van Roekens, vice president of the Siesta Key Association. He plans to use the information in a meeting this week among representatives of the Key and county officials.

— Ed.

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Thanks to a City Commission vote Jan. 17, a P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is coming to downtown Sarasota.

A P.F. Chang’s China Bistro officially is coming to downtown Sarasota.

The Sarasota City Commission Tuesday unanimously approved two applications that had been submitted by the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based P.F. Chang’s company and developer Dr. Mark Kauffman.

Construction of the new restaurant could start as early as February, with doors opening to customers by December.

Kauffman worked with restaurant chain officials to submit a three-tiered application, so the eatery can be built as a standalone structure at 766 S. Osprey Ave., near Mound Street.

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 structure on the site is used for executive suites.

Kauffman bought a nearby parcel to accommodate more parking spaces for the restaurant. “This is just fabulous for downtown,� said Mayor Suzanne Atwell Tuesday after the commission vote.

Freedman told the Planning Board last month that P.F. Chang’s had been looking for an appropriate stand-alone

site in downtown Sarasota for the last 10 years. “This is it for them and where they wanted to be,� Freedman said during the December Planning Board meeting. “They don’t just build their restaurants in malls.�

The restaurant won approval in spite of some qualms voiced by Planning Board Chairwoman Susan Chapman and residents who live near the site. Residents said P.F. Chang’s might not fit with the character of the community.

The application took longer than expected for city staff to process, in part, because of the company’s delays in resubmitting requested materials and also because of its discussions with nearby residents and business owners. P.F. Chang’s representatives reportedly wanted to make sure the restaurant would meet the approval of the majority of the neighbors.

The company’s in-house architectural team will design the dining establishment.

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.

The closest full-service P.F. Chang’s China Bistro restaurants are located in Fort Myers and Tampa.

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It’s hard to imagine that the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron’s new commander, Susan Lomastro, never even wanted to join the organization.

“When we moved to Sarasota, I had no interest in boating at all,” Lomastro said.

After her husband, Bud, attended one of the squadron’s weekly meetings at Marina Jack, he told her he was thinking about joining. “You better not sign up; we’re busy enough with our church,” she told him. “He did more than that — he signed us both up.”

With some reluctance, she attended a meeting and was impressed with what she found. “I liked the commitment of all the people working there,” Lomastro said. “There was a lot of history in the squadron, too, and I really liked that.”

On Jan. 13, five years after her introduction to the squadron, Lomastro was named commander during the 60th annual Change of Watch cer-

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emony — an impressive accomplishment in itself, not to mention that Lomastro is only the fourth woman in Sarasota history to take the helm of the group.

“I’m proud that all four of us showed the initiative to pursue advanced boating education before we became commander,” she said.

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The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron was founded in 1952 as a chapter of the United States Power Squadrons. Its main goals are to promote boating safety, educate the public and provide a social boating atmosphere. The squadron offers a variety of courses to the public, ranging from teaching beginners the basics to focusing on fostering boating expertise.

“Everything we do comes back to safety,” said Lomastro. “We also have a large social aspect, and I think that’s what sets us apart.”

As commander, Lomastro hopes to continue to increase membership and course enrollment, and more importantly, give the squadron a higher profile.

“I think we really are one of Sarasota’s best-kept secrets, and I want to increase awareness of us in the community” she said. “I’m excited to use my creativity and leadership skills to see us into our 60th year.”

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Along with this twin brother, Nick, the teen loves all things athletic.

When you first meet Siesta Games in 2007. The ExtremKey resident Alex Miller, he ity Games allows people seems like a typical 13-yearwith physical disabilities to old boy. compete in a variety of exHe likes to hang with his treme sports, such as rock friends, play sports and is climbing, wakeboarding constantly connected to and skateboarding. He’s also the outside world, thanks completed the San Diego to his cell phone. Alex’s love Triathlon Challenge in Califor athletics led him to start fornia, which he hopes to do trying out a variety of differagain this October. ent extreme sports, such as Although the brothers skateboarding, rock climbhave different interests, ing and kayaking. He even they both have participated started competing in triathin lifeguard camp on Siesta lons.

Key Beach and are getting Although Alex’s athletic ready to train together for lifestyle is impressive, what the Florida International makes Alex more unique is Triathlon in May on Siesta that he does all these things Key Beach. Alex and Nick with a prosthetic right leg. each plan to form their own Alex, along with his twin teams for the triathlon. brother, Nick, was born 15 Alex admits there will be weeks early, because of a a “little rivalry” between the complication called twin-toteams, but he is excited for twin transfusion syndrome. the opportunity to compete The boys were airlifted to against his brother and with Tampa General. There, doctheir friends on his hometors amputated Alex’s right town beach. leg while he was in the incuDespite his prosthetic, Rachel S. O’Hara bator. One year later, he was Miller doesn’t think of himfitted for his first prosthetic Twins Alex and Nick Miller are excited to comself as different and has pete in the Florida International Triathlon. leg. learned that when people Today, Alex uses three difask about his leg, it isn’t beferent legs, each with its own pur- he had to leave his school, Sarasota cause they are trying to be mean. pose. His running leg is known as Middle, because it stopped work- They are honestly just curious. a flex foot, or cheetah leg. He has a ing.

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Dan Strzempka will speak about his work this Friday at The Out-of-Door Academy’s Siesta Key campus.

‘Dolphin Tale’ scientist to visit ODA students When Dan Strzempka began developing a prosthetic tail, or fluke, for a dolphin named Winter, who had been injured in a crab trap, he never imagined the story would become a Hollywood movie starring Morgan Freeman.

“It’s really surreal,” he said. “I don’t exactly get recognized, because we look nothing alike, but (Sarasota-based Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics) gets a lot more recognition now.”

Strzempka will speak about his tail tale to students at The Out-of-Door Academy’s Siesta Key campus Friday, Jan. 20.

Then, the school community will enjoy a screening of “Dolphin Tale” the following evening.

A Sarasota native, Strzempka is the practice manager for Hanger, which designs and fabricates braces and supports for amputees and other patients who may need them. When Hanger Vice President Kevin Carroll heard about Winter, his heart went out to her, and he enlisted Stzrempka’s help to fit her with the first prosthetic tail designed for a dolphin. After countless hours of work, the two developed a fluke that would withstand the unique obstacles presented by being attached to a marine animal submerged in saltwater.

To Strzempka, what’s more important than the story being adapted to film is the impact that Winter and her story have had on his patients. He remembers one girl who had a unique condition in which she was born without a femur, and she was reluctant to wear her prosthetic leg.

After she came to visit Winter, her outlook changed drastically.

“It was like a switch was flipped,” Strzempka said. “She immediately started talking about wanting to run and play sports. We just kept getting that kind of reaction from our patients. They really connect with Winter.”

As an amputee himself, Strzempka can relate to both Winter’s success and the needs of his patients. Strzempka lost his leg in a lawnmower accident when he was 4 years old and has worn a prosthetic ever since. He’s even benefited from the use of the prosthetic liner gel used to fit the fluke to the dolphin, now called WintersGel. Strzempka continues to fabricate prosthetics for amputees, and he hopes to see the negative stereotypes associated with amputation continue to disappear. Even though one of his patients’ stories became an infamous tale of courage and inspiration, he considers each case his most important project, and loves making a difference in people’s lives.

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Cherlinda Polynice Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isn’t your typical athlete.

The Booker senior currently participates in four sports at the school

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It actually just kind of happened one day over the summer of 2010.

(My friend and I) were talking and realized we didn’t have a sport between volleyball and track and we thought, “Let’s try it!” because we already like to lift weights.

JUSTTHESTATS 2 The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

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The number of points scored by freshman Camille Giardina during Cardinal Mooney’s home basketball game against Saint Stephen’s. The Cougars won 61-17.

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Do you have a favorite event in weightlifting?

I prefer to do bench, because I feel like bench is easier than the clean-and-jerk. But at the same time, you have to really, really focus.

I like the challenge clean-and-jerk brings me, though.

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What is the most difficult part about weightlifting?

The clean-and-jerk. Oh, and practice every single day is probably the hardest, especially playing basketball and getting home late from games.

How much can you actually lift?

I bench 145, and on record, I can clean-and-jerk 170.

and people tell me they look up to me, so I have to do my best.

What have you gained from weightlifting?

I’ve gained a lot of perseverance, determination. It is so discouraging when you miss a weight, and it makes you want to go back more and more and more and more. I’ve become more of a better leader,

What is the biggest challenge of playing two sports in one season?

The biggest challenge is juggling school between them.

When you head off to college, do you still want to do weightlifting?

I want to weightlift in general, because I love it no matter what.

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Bay Island Shores home sells for $1,650,000 The following residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 2 and Jan. 6.

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Michael Matanky and Patricia Holgate sold their home at 733 Freeling Drive to David Shepherd, trustee, of Moberly, Mo., for $1.65 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,714 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.3 million in 2006.

BUILDING PERMITS These are the Siesta Key building permits issued by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of January 2 through January 6, in order of dollar amounts.

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1157 W. Peppertree Drive 5079 Commonwealth Drive 6154 Midnight Pass Road 7100 Pine Needle Road 1126 Peppertree Court 5920 Midnight Pass Road 6154 Midnight Pass Road 8735 Midnight Pass Road 8701 Midnight Pass Road 5964 Midnight Pass Road 827 Paradise Way 572 Commonwealth Lane 60 Avenida Veneccia 1900 Cove II Place 5108 Sandy Shore Ave. 5780 Midnight Pass Road

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Kurt and Kathleen Lewis sold their Unit K-1 condominium at 4660 Ocean Blvd. to Claudia Cannon, trustee, Sarasota, for $470,000. Built in 1971, it has two

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John and Frances Hart, Sarasota, sold their Unit PH-3 condominium at 5830 Midnight Pass Road to Bethany and Darren Hipp, Sarasota, for $380,000.

Built in 1964, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,040

square feet of living area. It previously sold for $115,000 in 1988.

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Stamar Realty Management Corp. sold the Unit 204 condominium at 6266 Midnight Pass Road to Benjamin and Patricia Thurston, Sarasota, for $375,000.

Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,263 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $150,000 in 1992.

Stamar Realty Management Corp. sold the Unit 307 condominium at 6267 Midnight Pass Road to Mark and Kristine Stuenkel, of South Lyon, Mich., for $340,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,306

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Peter Arevalo, Sarasota, sold his home at 5018 Commonwealth Drive to Mandy LLC for $345,000. Built in 1954, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,739 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $282,500 in 1996.

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trustees, Sarasota, sold the Unit C-203 condominium at 8776 Midnight Pass Road to Donnie and JoAnn Snedeker, University Park, for $335,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,338 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $265,000 in 1999.

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Douglas Millett $50,000 Trish Greenberg $18,000 Mary Murray $6,000 $5,600 Michael Richards James McConkey Jr., trustee $5,475 John Albinger $5,400 Leah Dejoseph, trustee $5,000 Robert Williams $4,793 Richard Baxter $4,100 $3,860 Steven Bolin Shelly Vier $3,000 $2,442 Jonathan Sarvis Brian Johnson $1,900 $900 Robert Kaemerer, trustee Victor Giesler $831 Charles Lazin $800

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Susan Gohs, trustee, of Danville, Calif., sold the Unit 222 condominium at 1323 Dockside Place to Gregor Moe, of Buffalo, Minn., for $480,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,737 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $252,000 in 2008.

bedrooms, two baths and 1,645 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $679,000 in 2004.

Patricia Wardrup, Sarasota, sold her Unit P-1 condominium at 4660 Ocean Blvd. to Mark Flannagan, Sarasota, for $270,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,200 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $120,000 in 1990.

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Eric and Amy Magel, of Troy, Ohio, sold their home at 5125 Siesta Woods Drive to Patrick and Darbi Bossman, Sarasota, for $529,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,894 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $550,000 in 2004.

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New Mexico resident Antje Munroe witnessed this Siesta Key sunset in early December while visiting her mother-in-law.

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LACE CURTAINS: 9 panels, 58”wx78”l, $100 o/b/o. Lighthouse china: 26 pieces, $35 o/b/o.

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LOUNGE CHAIR: over-sized, all leather, puttycolored in good condition. $75.00. 941-377-5687.

MAN'S SUIT: Italian Designer black, size 42R. Paid $1200. Sell $200. In Palmer Ranch.

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SPEAKERS: ONE pair Atrium 4 Polkaudio, All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor, New, Paid $199.

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“Opera, to me, is the study of singing correctly,” Joseph Ryan says. “I don’t mean to negate the value of pop music or blues or jazz, (but) I’m an opera guy. It’s the main thing I aspire to do every day.”

A Life out Loud It’s hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

When Joseph Ryan opens his mouth — watch out. His voice is as deep as it thunderous, and if you’re not careful, it could blow you over in a confined space — i.e., his apartment.

Listening to a male opera singer belt out “O du mein holder Abendstern” from Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” is impressive enough when it happens on stage.

In a one-bedroom apartment, it

can make you feel claustrophobic, or what it might have felt like to be married to Pavarotti.

“I don’t sing before 10 (a.m.) or after 9 (p.m.),” Ryan says nonchalantly. “I know I can be loud.”

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“You’ve got to know when to dial it back,” Joseph Ryan says of his penchant for playing villains. “It doesn’t mean you get to be angry and evil all the time. You have to have composure.”

HOW RYAN KEEPS FROM GETTING HOARSE • He drinks water all day.

• He gets a good night’s sleep.

• He sings warm-up exercises in the car on the way to a performance, even if passing motorists give him funny looks.

• If he’s over-sung the night before, he doesn’t rest his voice completely. He simply hums lightly throughout the day.

• He follows the sage advice of Pavarotti, who once said, “If I don’t sing for a day, I know it. If I don’t sing for two days, everybody else knows it.”

The last time the 30-yearold baritone rehearsed in his apartment, a neighbor mocked him by chanting “Figaro, Figaro” from a nearby balcony.

The response didn’t ruffle Ryan. At least the heckler knew Figaro was a baritone role.

“To tell you the truth,” Ryan says, “music in general helped me come out of my shell. Singing in front of a sea of people can be extremely empowering or extremely intimidating. I’ve had to learn how to open up and put myself out there.”

It’s safe to say he feels more empowered these days.

Since arriving five years ago in Sarasota to study with the Sarasota Opera’s Apprentice Artist Program, Ryan, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, has padded his resumé with a dizzying number of local gigs.

He’s a cantor at three churches: First United Methodist Church, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key. He regularly sings with Gloria Musicae, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra and the Brandon Choral Society.

In addition to these performances, he gives private lessons and works as a voice teacher at Best Buy. (That’s right. The big-box retailer now offers in-store music lessons. According to Ryan, it’s a “Geek Squad for music” and it’s more sophisti-

The bibles of an opera buff: music by Mozart, Verdi and Samuel Barber. cated than you’d think.)

“I don’t know if it’s a character flaw, but I like to be validated in what I do,” Ryan says. “It’s really rewarding to see students get it.”

Last fall he replaced Key Chorale’s longtime bass section leader Dan Cartlidge, a role that has brought him even more validation in what is predicted to be a high-profile season for the 100-voice chorus.

In addition to last weekend’s spine-tingling Cirque des Voix collaboration, Key Chorale’s 2012 season includes original Radiohead covers with Sybarite5 and a summer tour of Ireland and Scotland.

“Joe was my first phone call when the position opened up,” says Joseph Caulkins, artistic director of Key Chorale. “He has a really wonderful voice and a great sense of technique.

When you bring someone like that into your organization, everyone else gets a little better.”

As passionate as he is about his choral and cantor engagements, he’s a bona fide zealot

when it comes to opera, especially when it comes to playing villains.

“When you’ve got a lower voice, you’re usually stuck playing the old guy, the sidekick or the villain,” Ryan says. “I don’t mind playing the villain.

They’re larger-than-life characters.”

They’re also drastically different than the singer’s real-life persona.

Tall with clean-cut, strawberry-blond hair, the Ohio native is even-tempered and polite; a nice guy who reads science fiction when he has the time and whose DVD collection includes a box set of “Columbo.”

As a child he sang as a boy soprano in children’s choirs and, at the urging of his parents, studied the violin, which he credits with giving his voice a natural musicality.

He gave up playing the instrument in ninth grade.

“It was dangerously difficult,” he says. “I was not able to devote the time it takes to perfect it.”

Instead, he devoted every ounce of his energy to singing, which, in hindsight, was probably no less “dangerously difficult” or time-consuming.

How else do you explain the fact that Ryan, who admittedly enjoys indie rock music, hasn’t been to a non-classical music concert in nearly a decade?

“I got free tickets to see Chicago when I was still in college,” he says. “I remember thinking, ‘These old guys still got it in them,’ and then I thought: ‘Why is everyone around me talking?’”

Lucky for Ryan, the people who turn out for his concerts usually don’t talk through a performance. Even more promising: A male opera singer doesn’t peak before he’s 30.

The singer’s vocal chords are starting to calcify, meaning the voice he has now will likely be the voice he has for the rest of his career.

“You stop changing,” Ryan says. “Your voice is not going to go up and it’s not going to go down, so you better use it to the best of your ability.”

He hums a few bars under his breath, the sound of which is so low and warm it almost vibrates the walls.

“I have a level of control to my singing now that I didn’t have when I first started,” Ryan says. “I feel like things are only going to get better from here.”

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+ Woods works the crowd at RCAD There’s always something (or someone) putting a spell over the staff and students at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Last week it was James Woods, who worked the crowd with the gracious charm of a veteran movie star, belying any resemblance to the seedy characters he’s famous for playing.

On Jan. 10, the 64-year-old actor hosted a Q&A session at the college following a screening of his 1986 film, “Salvador,” for which he was nominated for best actor.

Prior to being engulfed by photographers and fans, Woods took a few minutes to chat with me about his time in Sarasota.

It turns out this wasn’t his first trip to the area. The actor has cousins in Bradenton (don’t we all?) and has been shooting an A&E miniseries in Orlando.

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acter actor who has lent his distinctive voice to animated features such as “Hercules,” “Stuart Little 2” and “Surf’s Up,” was blown away by the college’s animation department and the talent of the student body.

“I was surprised by how sophisticated their work is,” Woods says. “These guys will be able to step right into the professional world without a problem, which isn’t always the case when you go to college. It can be a shock. It’s like playing college football and then going to play for Green Bay. Good luck with that.”

The actor is the first of several Hollywood hitters scheduled to participate in this year’s Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab at Ringling College.

Look for Elijah Wood next week.

He’s scheduled to pay a visit Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 to the campus, where he’s sure to be bombarded by Middle Earth groupies.

‘Celebrate Circus’: Grab your kids and your camera for a colorful afternoon of circus-themed obstacle courses, crafts, music and games at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. “Celebrate Circus” runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and includes the grand opening of the expanded Tibbals Learning Center. Admission is free for children 17 and under with paid adult admission. For more information, call 359-5700 or visit ringling.org.

‘Yentl’: This isn’t Barbra Streisand’s “Yentl.” With music by quirky singer/songwriter Jill Sobule and direction by Gordon Greenberg (“Working” and Barnum”), this version of “Yentl” at the Asolo Repertory Theatre has all the familiar women’s lib themes plus a fresh sound courtesy of a klezmer/folk rock band.

The show runs Jan. 20 through April 26. For more information, call 351-8000 or visit asolorep. org.

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Throw me my fanny pack and passport. This is a sightseeing tour I can get behind!

In April, José Manuel Carreño (together with Carreño Dance Festival president and CEO Robert de Warren) will lead a tour of Cuba that includes five nights in Old Havana, landmark-hopping, rehearsals, classes and performances at the National Ballet of Cuba, a performance by the Conjunto Folklorico de Regla and what is sure to be the trip highlight — Carreño dancing with the Ballet Español de Cuba.

Registration is open now through Jan. 31, so book your spot now.

The trip runs April 14 to April 21.

For prices and more information, visit carrenodancefestival.com.

+ Sarasota Film Fest flashes new logo Lucky for digital illustrator Vince Fraser, the Sarasota Film Festival loves otherworldly digital babes.

The Londonbased artist has landed the SFF logo contract for the third year in a The new face of SFF row.

This year he created a side view of a female face rendered in aqua and purple — a nod, says Fraser, to Sarasota’s sunsets and Gulf waters and this year’s “See Things Differently” campaign.

In addition to unveiling the event’s signature graphic, festival

Illustration by Vince Fraser

organizers announced plans to host a free Town Hall-style meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 to discuss SFF’s 2012 programming.

The festival runs April 13 to April 22. The movie lineup will be available March 19 at sarasotafilmfestival.com.

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Jane Boyd mixes paint together on her palette.

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Carol Baker sketches a drawing of her painting in a notebook before transferring the sketch to the canvas.

Terry Mason works on her painting.

Carmen Letelier works on a painting of a tree.

Paul Boivin, from Ottawa, Canada, works on his painting.

Left: Carol Baker adds blue paint to her palette.

Mary Ann Ellicott, of Venice, paints a yellow building, Right: Jane Boyd looks through a value filter composition guide before continuing with her painting.

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An underwater treasure

Move over Guy Harvey — Steve Whitlock wants your job. The game-fish artist has files of navigational charts in his studio, an alligator hidden in his stockroom and skeletons in his closet.

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“The guys who buy my work know if it’s not authentic,” Steve Whitlock says. “You’ve got to talk fish and tackle. You’ve got to know the language, otherwise you’re not going to get respect.”

In high school he was always doodling in his notebooks, but art classes weren’t mandatory, so he never developed the skill. He was more of a shop guy.

That is, until he made a big mistake and went to jail.

“My wife would take the prints home and frame them,” Whitlock says of the watercolor landscapes he painted from prison. “She was working at a roofing company at the time, and one of her clients –– an artist by the name of Dick Kramer — took an interest in my work.”

Whitlock caught this tarpon in the Everglades five years ago. It’s painted in acrylic on canvas.

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From 2004 to 2008, he licensed a line of T-shirts to Bealls. And he’s currently negotiating a T-shirt deal with Bass Pro Shops, where he already has a distribution deal for some of his art.

Whitlock spends his summers painting and fishing for more material. In the winter and the spring he exhibits at dozens of art festivals in coastal towns across Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida.

It’s a pretty cushy lifestyle, and no one seems more dumbfounded by it than Whitlock.

“It’s pretty unbelievable,” he says. “I figured I’d be a charter boat captain for the rest of my life.

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Armed with plenty of time and a cheap set of watercolor paints, Whitlock started taking lessons from the inmate. After a few classes, it became obvious that the fisherman with the drug-smuggling charge was a lousy criminal, but a natural artist.

A self-described “Florida redneck,” Whitlock never knew he had artistic talent.

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Steve Whitlock is a former Navy man and a die-hard sportsman from South Florida who grew up fishing and hunting in the Everglades.

He’s got a true Florida accent, construction worker’s hands, a boat under his carport and a few deer heads mounted in his living room.

A successful game-fish artist, whose work is sold at Bass Pro Shops, Whitlock also has a degree from Ringling College of Art and Design. His darkest claimto-fame, a presidential pardon, is framed in his foyer.

“I’m the only kid in the art fair with a president’s pardon,” quips Whitlock, who will be among 250 artists exhibiting work at next weekend’s St. Armands Circle Art Festival.

Issued in 2007, the pardon granted Whitlock clemency for a crime he committed 23 years ago.

While working as a fishing guide in Naples, Whitlock, a newly married father, was arrested for smuggling marijuana across the Everglades.

It’s a part of his past he can’t ignore. Without it, his successful life as an artist doesn’t exist.

It’s a sort of Cinderella story, the kind of thing that lends itself to a Hollywood film or a memoir.

Served with a five-year sentence for conspiracy to import marijua-

Two years into his sentence, Whitlock was released from prison.

At the urging of Kramer, a wellknown tactical and military artist, Whitlock moved his family to Sarasota so he could study illustration at Ringling.

At 38, he graduated with a finearts degree. His senior thesis project was a saltwater, wildlife illustration, a theme that would set the tone for the rest of his career.

Business savvy and ambitious, Whitlock started peddling his work door-to-door. His most popular pieces were what he calls “chart art” — game fish and marine scenes painted on navigational charts.

Within days of graduating from Ringling, he drove from Sarasota to Naples, selling his work at frame and tackle shops along the coast.

In two days he made $7,000.

“I went as far as Boca Grande and ran out,” Whitlock says.

“That’s when I knew I had hit a homerun.”

Since then, the North Sarasota resident has become a household name among local collectors of marine and wildlife art.

Working out of a studio in his house, Whitlock produces an ongoing stock of inventory that he sells at art festivals in coastal towns from North Carolina, to Texas.

His collection has grown to include note cards, tournament art, custom commissions, book illustrations, cutting boards and apparel.

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Bradenton Tickets $50. Call 365-3913, Ext. 1105.

Venice Musicale presents ‘M, M and More’

The Diamonds

11 a.m. at Venice Public Library Free. Call 497-2733.

3 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $37. Call 488-1115.

Art After 5

Monday Night Movies at the Ringling ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’

5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

Night Music: Chamber Soirees Series

Marionettes and More: Erik Sanko and Jessica Grindstaff

Hermitage Artist Retreat 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5. Call 360-7399.

Richard Nader’s Doo Wop Rock and Roll

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $60. Call 953-3368.

‘Art of Murder’

8 p.m. at Island Players of Anna Maria Runs through Feb. 5.

Tickets $15. Call 778-5755.

20 friday New Music New College: Artist Conversation with Pianist Kathleen Supové and Randall Woolf

3:30 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion Free. Call 487-4888.

Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza: The Show 6:30 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Tickets $5. Call 366-5454.

Violinist Aaron Weinstein

Jazz Club of Sarasota 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $25 to $35. Call 366-1552.

‘Yentl’

Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through April 26.

Tickets $28 to $74. Call 351-8000.

21 saturday Celebrate Circus! A Day for Family Fun

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Free admission for children 17 and under

The Cleveland Orchestra

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $100. Call 953-3368.

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The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Performance Series with the Ariel String Quartet is Jan. 24, at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. with paid adult admission. Call 3595700.

Riverview High School Chorus and

Orchestra

7 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church Tickets $10 to $20. Call 923-1691.

Dick Hyman Concert

7:30 p.m. at Roser Community Church Tickets $5. Call 778-0414.

Endre Hegedüs Concert

7:30 p.m. at Bay Village of Sarasota auditorium Tickets $25. Call 966-5611.

Endre Hegedüs Concert

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast’s Performance Series with the Ariel String Quartet

2:30 p.m. at Bay Village of Sarasota auditorium Tickets $25. Call 966-5611.

7 p.m. at Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee Free. Call 955-4942.

‘From England to Broadway’

‘Hemingway at the Crosley’

Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $5. Call 907-0935.

The Powel Crosley Theater 7:30 p.m. at Crosley Estate Runs through Feb. 3.

Tickets $20. Call 722-3244, Ext. 0.

Great Romantic Piano Impressions: From Classics to Gershwin

Pops Concert Series ‘Legendary Broadway’

4 to 6 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Call 358-0235.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

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ABBA The Concert

5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free. Call 922-1597.

GuitarSarasota International Concert Series: Kithara Duo

7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Tickets $20 to $25. Call 362-2991.

Tim Conway & Friends

New Music New College: Pianist Kathleen Supové ‘Digital Diva’

7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $68. Call 953-3368.

The Diamonds

8 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion Tickets $15. Call 487-4888.

8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $37. Call 488-1115.

Pops: Wicked Divas

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Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $31 to $65. Call 953-3434.

22 sunday Pops Concert Series ‘Legendary Broadway’

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

24 tuesday

Maincourse Lecture and Lunch Series: ‘Contemporary Photography, What Lies Ahead’ by Tom Carabasi

11 a.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts Tickets $35. Call 383-2345.

Manatee Choice Affair Luncheon

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 11:30 a.m. at Renaissance on 9th,

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $50. Call 953-3368.

25 wednesday Soiree Music and More

Sarasota Opera Guild 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Center of Venice Tickets $35. Call 966-6351.

‘A Raisin in the Sun’

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 8 p.m. at WBTT Theatre Runs through Feb. 19.

Tickets $28. Call 366-1505.

‘Next Fall’

8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 25.

Tickets $19 to $40. Call 366-9000.

Damn Yankees

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $60. Call 953-3368.

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Orchestra — Masterworks Concert: Llewellyn and Levin

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Meryl Streep embodies Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.”

FILM >> ‘The

Iron Lady’

Meryl Streep always takes acting to a higher plateau. In her new film, “The Iron Lady,” Streep gives a career crowning performance as the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher.

Director Phyllida Lloyd employs a flashback format to paint an intimate portrait of the formidable woman whom the Soviets dubbed “The Iron Lady.” From humble beginnings working in her father’s grocery store, Thatcher went on to attend Oxford and, eventually, became a member of Parliament.

The rest is history.

But history is where the film falls short. Aside from a segment devoted to the Falklands War, we glean little about her role in

the world. The movie does touch upon the U.K.’s huge economic crisis, IRA terrorism and union busting, but not in depth. For the most part, we’re watching an aging Thatcher becoming increasingly senile, as her deceased husband (the wonderful Jim Broadbent) follows her around the flat.

There’s a “The King’s Speech” moment in the film when PR pros are giving Thatcher a makeover.

She sheds her shrill trill, trading it for the breathy speaking style that becomes trademark. As Thatcher transforms, we become transfixed with Streep’s deadon physical resemblance to the prime minister.

Her performance as “The Iron Lady” is a total triumph and, frankly, the only reason to see the film. The walk, the talk and the intricate idiosyncrasies are amazing to behold. It’s reminiscent of watching Streep portraying Julia

Child in “Julie & Julia.” Her talent for becoming her character is unmatched. She is Thatcher.

But who was Thatcher? I have to question the decision of choosing the woman who directed “Mamma Mia!” to be in charge of such lofty subject matter. Lloyd makes grave historical mistakes in the film. We’re led to believe that Thatcher was the only female member of Parliament when the camera pans the House of Commons. In fact, there were 19 women MPs when she became Prime Minister in 1979. And one of the most exciting scenes, in which Airey Neave is assassinated, is inaccurate.

Given all of its shortcomings, “The Iron Lady” will most certainly garner a well-deserved Oscar nomination for Streep. It’s a pity that such a brilliant performance didn’t have better inspiration from which to shine.

— Pam Nadon

WE’RE BACK ON THE COURT AND BACK ON THE COURSE!

Robert Levin, a musician wellknown to local audiences through his work with the Sarasota Music Festival and to worldwide listeners because of his pianism, personality and scholarship, appeared last week with the Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Grant Llewellyn.

The program showcased the skills of the pianist, orchestra and leader.

Like Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, now known as the “M*A*S*H” Quintet because it was played throughout the final segment of that television series, Mozart’s Piano Concert No. 21 has been dubbed the “Elvira Madigan” because parts of it were used in that film in 1967.

But, in the hands of Levin, it might well be named after him because the pianist has made it his own.

It was the custom during Mozart’s time for soloists to embellish, ornament and improvise not only cadenzas but also repeats of themes and even segments that are printed only for the orchestra. Levin, a Mozart scholar who could probably teach Wolfgang a thing or two about his works, knows how to weave his improvisations into a concerto without distortion and, at this performance, sans schmaltz or any other hint of a wink or a nod; we were hearing creativity and erudition at their best.

Although Levin’s musical joy is infectious, it’s his seamless melding of virtuosity and scholarship that makes his performance singular. Whether his planned

Grant Llewellyn spontaneity was instantaneous or previously shared with the conductor, Llewellyn seemed to breathe with every Mozart-Levin phrase, bringing the orchestra along as if its musicians were one organism. The tempos were graceful and proper, making this one of the most absorbing and fascinating renditions of this familiar work I’ve ever heard — live or on recording.

The same thing happened, without the soloist, of course, in Rachmaninov’s “Symphonic Dances.” The Russian-American composer was much influenced by other music of the time so, although the sound is pure Rachmaninov— filled with thick, juicy, organ-like chords and harmonies — colors of Copland, Ravel and Debussy seep into the mix. Solos by Concertmaster Daniel Jordan and first chair wind and brass players were beautifully articulated, lush and stylish.

Llewellyn, although masterful in the Mozart piano concerto and the opening overture and ballet music from “Idomeneo,” was at his best in the Rachmaninov, letting the orchestra shine with an economy of gestures reminiscent of Pierre Boulez with warmth.

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A chef comes home:

Darwin’s on Fourth One of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota has been Selva Grill.

It’s on Main Street now, but, when we first went there, it was in a little (but charming) holein-the-wall in a strip mall near Swift Road in south Sarasota.

The original chef was Darwin Santa Maria, but he and his family have been on the move for a while, far, far away from Sarasota.

“I’ve been traveling to Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, and France, but, most of the time, we were in the mountains, jungle and on the coast of Peru,” Santa Maria tells us, filling in some of the blanks. Now, this peripatetic chef has returned to Sarasota with a spacious, fun restaurant that brings us Peruvian food with a twist.

“Watching the influx of people from around the world moving to Sarasota,” he said, “we decided to open a place where locals and people from different nationalities can eat something familiar or try something they’d

never had before.”

What are some of those different things? “Urban street food.”

“This is a new type of dining, designed for me. We match tasting and plate-sharing,” Santa Maria explained as we strolled through the new restaurant on Fourth between Orange and Lemon.

And the atmosphere reflects the address (what other city has a restaurant between two fruit streets?) with exotic drinks “that start conversation.”

Not only are there exotic drinks, its also houses its own brewery.

“I got the idea of a brewery as a sort of dream a while ago,” Santa Maria says. “I saw this place in Lima, but I didn’t know enough about it or how it actually worked. But it seemed like such a great idea, having your own brewery with different kinds of beer to match the food.”

So, the dream was put on a back burner until “a buddy called and said this space was

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available in Sarasota. You have to remember, my heart is in Sarasota. I love its culture. It’s a mini-Manhattan with a cultured atmosphere. I love the beaches, and the people here are very cosmopolitan. This is a great food city, and it’s starting to become more comfortable with itself.

The restaurants are less trendy and more about quality and ingredients.”

But beer brewed on the premises and urban street foods aren’t the only things that set Darwin’s on Fourth apart. It’s the food.

“Peruvian food owes much to the combination of its rich natural resources with traditions of immigrant ethnic groups,” Santa Maria says. “Peru enjoys the bounty of three, clearly different regions: the coast, the Andean Mountains and the Amazon jungle; the indigenous foods of the Incas — potatoes, corn, fish and quinoa — have been influenced by the Chinese immigrants, leaving their mark by introducing stir-fry, soy sauce and ginger.”

The Italians also made their mark with Mediterranean flavors, along with Japanese and African influences, as well.

This all adds up to a culinary melting pot that’s irresistible to a lot of people whose diversities dissolve as they share their love of great food, flavors and tastes.

“Our casual fine-dining atmosphere and bar-lounge make us well suited for romancing, meeting up with friends or holding a special celebration,” Santa Maria says. “Urban street food naturally lends itself to a fresh, affordable menu. The Peruvian influences give healthy (and delicious) options. And Darwin’s bar offers a culinary-inspired approach to beer, wine and cocktails.”

And, there’s music and enter-

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Darwin’s will most likely not have too many slower moments.

Location, food, spirits and spirit will make this one of Sarasota’s most glamorous and quality nightspots, perfect for whatever you want that evening.

When we go, we’ll head for the quieter areas of the restaurant,

looking for the romance and the urban, upscale elements, perhaps leaving the late-night DJ in the lounge for other celebrations.

When we think of setting this grand new space to music, three pieces come to mind: Villa Lobos’ colorful “The Little Train of the Caipira,” which takes us on a musical joyride through the Brazilian interior); “The Geographical Fugue,” that wild and wooly spoken chorus by Ernst Toch; and, well, Jimmy Durante’s look at the culture of Peru: “Inca Dinka Doo.”

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Sunny outlook Mike and Jewel Ash, Irv Naiditch, Co-Chairwoman Lee Peterson and Marilyn Naiditch

Left: Patrick Kennedy’s stepdaughter, Harper Petitgout, was the first one out on the dancefloor.

By Loren Mayo | Black Tie Editor

Just call her “Little Miss Sunshine.”

Harper Petitgout was the first one out on dance floor at the Sunshine From Darkness Gala Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Her skipping and jumping begged the attention of her stepfather, 2012 Luminary Award honoree and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, who sprang from his chair to twirl Harper around for an adorable father-daughter dance.

Emily Walsh Parry and Lee Peterson cochaired the affair, a lighthearted evening of cocktails, dinner, music and dancing to Scott Blum and Friends.

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The Sarasota Military Academy cadets drumline participated in the presentation of dessert — chocolate pot de crème drums.

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Starry Night Dinner, highlighting ‘Yentl’ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the home of Chris and Aimee Cogan; Ticket $250; Call 351-9010, Ext. 4712 This weekend marks dinner No. 2 of the Starry Night Dinner Series, four exclusive dinners themed to one of Asolo Repertory Theatre’s productions. Each evening features fine wines, exquisite foods from gourmet chefs and entertainment

by Asolo Rep performers. Katherine Harris, Lee Peterson and Margaret Wise will co-chair the Jan. 21 dinner, which benefits the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

by Loren Mayo | Black Tie Editor

+ Like mother, like daughter You’ve heard of the little girls who raid their mother’s closet, trying on her too-big heels and blouses that fit like a dress instead of around the waist and prancing out the door in red lipstick?

What happens when the daughter is all grown up? Well, in this case, they share clothes!

Elle McComb and her daughter, Lauren, just so happen to wear the same size clothing and shoes and have the same taste in fashion. They love the same vintage tops, the same sequined dresses and the same jackets.

The other day, Elle McComb did her daughter a favor and picked up her dry cleaning, but she couldn’t help herself — she had to take a peek and see what was hiding inside the bags.

“She loved one of the dresses so much she immediately went home and ordered it online,” Lauren McComb said.

Lauren McComb is still playing dress up with her mother’s wardrobe, only now she gets to keep what she finds. Once a year, during Christmas, she’s allowed to choose one item from her mom’s closet. Whether it’s a Chanel corset top or a Chanel vintage bow purse, it’s an item to treasure forever because it belonged to her mother.

See more from Lauren McComb’s closest on page 15.

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Jean Anne Frazier and Marsha Crawford

Ladies, pin one on … Carolyn Keystone and her décor chairwoman, Susan Scholz, are inviting their committee members and other Asolo Rep supporters to donate brooches they no longer wear to the Ragtime Revival gala set for March 17, in the Ringling Museum Courtyard. The plan is to incorporate the pins into the centerpieces and offer them for sale. Costume and fine jewelry pieces, contemporary, vintage or in between, all donations are welcome, the blingier the better. Contact Laura Wood at 351-9010, Ext. 4712 or Laura_Wood@Asolo.org ...

Something for everybody … “What a great invitation from SMH — I think it’s the best I’ve seen.” This high praise for the invitation to Sarasota Memorial Hospital

What does a woman do when she’s tired of wearing her necklace the traditional way? She loops it at the nape of her neck and lets it dangle down her back, of course!

Penny Hill was spotted donning her stunning new fashion trend out and about last weekend, and the result was so pretty, we had to take a picture.

+ Mirror image It all started when one woman said to the other, “I like your dress.”

We’re not going to play the “Who wore it better?” game, but Jean Anne Frazier and Marsha Crawford did show up to the Sunshine From Darkness Gala in the same black Caché dress.

Although the two women had never been introduced before the event, they were seen standing side-by-side several times throughout the evening.

Foundation’s Corinthian Supper Club and Speakeasy came from the former board president of a major Sarasota non-profit who has seen more than her share of its ilk.

The darkly dramatic triptych represents the three pieces of the party set for Feb. 25, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota: cocktails in the style of a 1920s piano bar at Cocktails & Cole at 6 p.m.; dinner, music and entertainment from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s at the Peacock Room at 7:30 p.m.; and dancing the night away to songs from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond at the Corinthian Club at 9:30 p.m. Co-Chairwomen Kim Githler and Susan Jones developed the century-spanning concept; Paula Murray, of Artefact Design, created the impressive invite. For more information, contact Lisa Intagliata, 917-1286.

+ New feature: ‘Occasions’ Black Tie is starting a new feature called “Occasions” in which we bring you details of some of the most fabulous local weddings and share engagement announcements. Whether you attended the most-talked about event of the year or want to announce your own nuptials (or send an invitation to cover the wedding our way!), send your engagement and wedding announcements to Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo at lmayo@yourobserver.com.

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CAMERA READY American Friends of Magen David Adom featuring Frida Ghitis Tuesday, Jan. 10 | Michael’s On East

Martin and Shelley Waldman and Vivien Kalbaria with Lana and Ronni Tudin

Photos by Loren Mayo

Chairwoman Gila Meriweather and event honoree Frida Ghitis

Lenny Landau, cantor Cliff Abramson and Jamie Avery

Joy Server and Lillian Richman

Rose and Jim Robertson

Bart Levenson, Meyer Bushman and Jerry Levinson

These shows reasonably priced from $12.00 to $22.50.

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Music, Magic and Pizazz

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Michael Lasser & Friends Celebrate Jerry Herman Saturday January 28 8pm

Sarasota Concert Band Latin Rhythms

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Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series Wednesday, Jan. 11 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Newlyweds Dawn and Mike Bear

On Pointe Luncheon

Darranda Heggs and Bernice Heggs

Sarasota Ballet Association | Tuesday, Jan. 10 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Photos by Loren Mayo

Above: Former first lady Laura Bush and Town Hall Lecture Series Chairwoman Kristine Nickel Right: Pat Redmond and Margaret Ferguson

Retta Wagner and Peggy Abt

Christine Meistrich

Dick and Avone Thielen

Marlene Helfrich, Helen Burrill, Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson and Annie Kellis

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CAMERA READY

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In the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road – Sarasota

Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.

“Legendary Broadway” LEE ROY REAMS, song & dance man ALEX RYBECK, piano The New York Times hails him as “Broadways songand-dance man nonpareil” for his leading roles in 42nd Street, Hello Dolly! The Producers, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast...just to name a few.

Photos by Jen Blanco

John and Angela Campanella, with their English cocker spaniel, George, and Lauren Redington spent the afternoon tailgating with George and friends.

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Tuesday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 | Sarasota Polo Club

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Sarasota resident Nikki Taylor enjoyed spending time with her 3-year-old daughter, Madison.

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“It was featured on ‘Good Morning America’ and worn

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The feather-like look makes it a statement piece.”

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Phillip Lim top Black Halo Jackie O. dress

“This ruffle ribbon dress is my favorite girly-girl princess dress.”

Between whipping Sarasota into shape with Pure Barre classes, creating financial plans for clients as a financial consultant with Charles Schwab & Co. and outfitting the ladies with the latest Stella & Dot jewelry, Lauren McComb has developed quite the wardrobe.

Her style is sophisticated and classic and she loves dressing her look up with fun accessories.

Henri Bendel clutch

“This is a python clutch from Henri Bendel in New York City. It’s a great going-out bag and matches my Jimmy Choo stilettos.”

“This top, paired with black or blue skinny jeans, is perfect for a girls’ night out.”

“Although fashion is important to me, style is key. I like to be sophisticated and modern while keeping things fun with great accessories.

I like to have quality versus quantity and am always on the lookout for a fabulous deal.”

Jimmy Choo stilettos

“This is a staple dress that can go from a day at the office to a charity function. It’s a favorite among celebrities.”

“I like the built-in platform. It makes the shoes comfortable even though there’s a five-inch heel. They’re fun to wear at night and complete your look.”

Christian Louboutin Clic Clac Lace Bootie

“I thought they were stunning with the lace-and-button detail and the signature Louboutin bottom.”

Chanel Handbag

“You can dress up or down with this bag, and it goes with everything.”

Herve Leger dress

“This dress fits like a glove, and you look timeless in it!”

Louis Vuitton Scarf

Chanel Vintage Corset Top

“I wear this top with a pair of skinny jeans or to a black tie event.”

Chanel Vintage Purse “Every Christmas, my mother, Elle McComb, lets me pick out something from her closet.

This gorgeous bag is perfect with an evening gown.”

Diana E. Kelly pumps “I bought these gorgeous pumps at our Designing Daughters trunk show in December. They are beyond comfortable and great for work.”

“This is a classic piece to throw around your neck. It looks great with a cashmere sweater or coat — it’s very versatile.”

Tory Burch dress

“I saw it at the International Mall in Tampa, tried it on, and it fit so great that my mom bought the same one.”

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

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Paying Cash for all Coins and anything Gold or Silver!

So whether you have one coin you think might be valuable or a large collection you recently inherited, you can talk to these collectors for free. If your’re lucky you may have a rarity worth thousands. Either way there is nothing to lose and it sounds like fun!

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BUFFALO NICKEL UP TO $1,800*

JEFFERSON “WAR” NICKEL UP TO $2,000*

LIBERTY “V” NICKEL UP TO $2,800*

SHIELD NICKEL UP TO $4,000*

CAPPED BUST HALF DIME UP TO $10,000*

BARBER DIME UP TO $2,800*

MERCURY DIME UP TO $3,600*

SEATED LIBERTY DIME UP TO $6,500*

STANDING LIBERTY QUARTER UP TO $4,400*

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DRAPED BUST HALF CENT UP TO $5,000*

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ICCA will be placing ads in newspapers, radio and running television spots this week asking people to bring in any old silver and gold coins made before 1970. Those that bring in their coins will be able to speak with collectors one on one and have their coins looked at by a specialist. With the help of these ICCA members, offers will be made to those that have coins made before 1970. Offers will be made based on silver or gold content and the rarity of the coins. All coins made before 1970 will be examined and purchased including gold coins, silver coins, silver dollars, all types of nickels and pennies. Those that decide to sell their coins will be paid on the spot.

If you are like a lot of people you might have a few old coins or even a coffee can full lying around. If you have ever wondered what they are worth now might be your chance to find out and even sell them if you choose. They could be worth a lot according to the International Coin Collectors Association also known as ICCA. Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins and currency for their collections. If it is rare enough, one coin could be worth over $100,000 according to Eric Helms, coin collector and ICCA member. One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber, sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in July of 2007. While that is an extreme example, many rare and valuable coins are stashed away in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the country. The ICCA and its collector members have organized a traveling event in search of all types of coins and currency. Even common coins can be worth a significant amount due to the high price of silver and gold, says Helms. Washington quarters and Roosevelt dimes can be worth many times their face value. Recent silver markets have driven the price up on common coins made of silver. Helms explains that all half dollars, quarters and dimes made before 1965 contain 90% silver and are sought after any time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a sellers market he said.

The rarest coins these collectors are looking for include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins and any coin made before 1850. These coins always bring big premiums according to the ICCA. Silver dollars are also very sought after nowadays.

Other types of items the ICCA will be purchasing during this event include U.S. currency, gold bullion, investment gold, silver bars, silver rounds, proof sets, etc. Even foreign coins are sought after and will be purchased.

Also at this event anyone can sell their gold jewelry, dental gold or anything made of gold on the spot. Gold is currently trading at Record Highs.

Bring anything you think might be gold and the collectors will examine, test and price it for free. If you decide to sell, you will be paid on the spot – it has been an unknown fact that coin dealers have always paid more for jewelry and scrap gold than other jewelers and pawn brokers.