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By Rachel Brown Hackney | Managing Editor

Officers watch for loose dogs Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office personnel have stepped up enforcement of the county’s ordinance forbidding dogs on most public beaches.

In response to concerns about owners illegally taking their dogs onto Siesta’s beaches, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Department is stepping up patrols at beach accesses.

Officer Patrick Schurr told Siesta Key Association members

March 1 that he had written two citations over the past week, during three patrol periods at Beach Accesses 3 and 10.

The previous evening, Schurr said, he had found a man letting a 120-pound Rottweiler run up and down the beach. “He wasn’t hap-

py about it,” Schurr said of the owner, when Schurr approached him, “but it went well, as far as he signed the citation.”

In the other incident, Schurr said, he had spotted a woman with a dog on the beach. “She crumpled up (her copy of) the

By Rachel Brown Hackney | Managing Editor

County to consider crosswalk options The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

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Siesta Key wildlife watchers David and Tatiana Staats reported March 5 that a young woman walking Turtle Beach discovered an exhausted and starving adult common loon in winter plumage.

It likely was blown off its return migration course by the recent heavy winds, David Staats wrote in an email, and it was seeking shelter on the beach.

Wind gusts of more than 35 mph were reported early Sunday afternoon at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

“For more than two hours, our ‘angel of mercy’ protected the bird until help arrived,” Staats wrote.

No one was able to get the woman’s name.

David Bosselmann, of Save Our Seabirds on Ken Thompson Parkway, removed the loon and transported it to SOS, where it was receiving treatment, Staats added.

ticket,” he said, after she signed it. “She lives here,” he added, “and she knew about the (county) ordinance” forbidding dogs on Siesta beaches.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson has told the Siesta Key Association that she plans to ask her fellow board members March 13 to decide what measures to pursue to improve crosswalk lighting in Siesta Village.

County staff provided the County Commission three options in a Feb. 21 report. The staff recommendation, Patterson told the SKA during its March 1 meeting, was to re-stripe the Rachel Brown Hackney crosswalks with Sarasota County reflective material staff has recomand to put in delin- mended the use eators, or paddles, of delineators in which are 12 inch- crosswalks. es by 36 inches, warning drivers to be alert for pedestrians.

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dog-ordinance violation, he added. That number is 316-1201.

Additionally, Schurr said, violations can add up. For example, he said, if he finds a person letting a dog run free, the fine for a first offense is $50; for a second offense, $200; and for a third offense, the person must appear in court. If an owner does not pick up dog waste, Schurr added, the owner can be cited under the “Public Nuisance” part of the county ordinance. That violation carries a $100 fine for a first offense. It’s a $200 fine for a second offense, and a $350 fine for a third offense.

“So there can be multiple violations with just a dog being on the beach,” he pointed out.

Luckner told him she recently had had numerous calls from residents who had been upset to see people with dogs on the beach and had felt helpless about how to respond.

“Just the fact that there are some targeted efforts (by law enforcement officers), to be at strategic areas where (violations are) likely to happen,” was good news, she said.

“I am so thankful that you went out there this week,” she added.

“It’s not hard to find violations,” Schurr told the audience. “I think, with regular patrols … the own-

Rabies tags often missing During a March 1 presentation, Officer Patrick Schurr, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s Animal Services Department, explained to members of the Siesta Key Association how law enforcement personnel handle concerns about whether dogs have been vaccinated for rabies.

In most cases, Schurr said, dogs with their owners — even on leashes in neighborhoods — do not have their rabies tags on their collars. He added that 90% of dogs he finds on the beach do not have any tags on them.

However, Schurr said, he can use a computer in his department van to check whether a dog has a current vaccination record.

A person from out-of-state has about two weeks to produce documentation showing a dog has been vaccinated, Schurr said.

“I could write rabies tickets all

ers, the people who live here, will see our vehicles, and that might persuade them not to come out (with their dogs).”

However, Schurr said, “I don’t think we’ll ever stop the people who come out here one week out of the year … ”

day long,” Schurr said about the absence of tags on dogs, “(but) that’s just one of those officerdiscretion things.”

When asked what happens if someone has been bitten by a dog and the owner cannot produce proof that the animal has been vaccinated, Schurr said an officer would take the dog into quarantine for 10 days. “In that 10 days,” he said, “that animal would be very sick or dead,” if it had rabies.

In that event, he said, the person would have to be inoculated against rabies.

If the animal showed no signs of ill health, Schurr added, the dog-bite victim had no need to worry.

However, if the offending dog could not be located in a bite case, Schurr said, the victim would have no choice but to take the series of rabies shots.

When Luckner asked whether deputies and Animal Services officers explain to a dog owner that the county has areas where dogs can run free, Schurr replied that officers will talk to a person about those options, if the person seems receptive.

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relative to enforcing the ordinance barring dogs on the beaches, he said, is the response time for Animals Services officers to reach a location after someone has reported a violation.

Calls come in randomly during the day, he said. By the time they arrive, about 20 minutes later, the person with the dog usually is gone.

He pointed out that the department has only three officers who work routinely during the off-season. However, Schurr referred to a comment earlier in the meeting from Sgt. Scott Osborne, leader of the Sheriff’s Office’s Community Policing Station in Siesta Village. With the peak time for spring-break tourism on the Key having arrived, Osborne said, the Sheriff’s Office would have 30 to 40 extra deputies helping with general patrols.

Schurr told the SKA members that any deputy could write a citation for a violation of the dog ordinance.

“There’s no point in calling an Animal Services officer from downtown Sarasota or from down east of Interstate 75 (if deputies already are nearby),” he added.

Yet another option is available

to deal with a specific incident, he said: “I need two witnesses who are willing to sign a sworn witness statement, saying (they) saw (a) violation.” Witnesses also can provide Animal Services with photos of offending owners and written details about when they observed the specific circumstances, including who the dog owner is and the person’s address — if they know the latter information.

If he receives such sworn statements, Schurr added, he could go to the offender’s home and write a citation.

“That’s especially helpful,” SKA President Catherine Luckner told him.

Last summer, she said, when volunteers working to protect the endangered snowy plovers on the Key saw people letting their dogs run loose, the volunteers were unaware they could take such action.

In response to questions about whom to call if someone observes a violation, Schurr said the Animal Services Department number is 861-9500. However, he said, a dispatcher is on duty at that number only during business hours. A person may call the non-emergency number for the Sheriff’s Office at any time and request assistance in regard to a

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waiting game By Rachel Brown Hackney | Managing Editor

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Court, Legislature address term limits for commissioners While the filing of briefs continues in a Florida Supreme Court case on County Commission term limits, two bills on the same matter are pending in the Legislature.

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Condominium owners on Siesta Key are continuing to seek clarification of a Citizens Property Insurance decision that could lead to their wind-damage policy costs going up as much as 500%.

Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes. a calendar year for periods of less than 30 days.

Regarding the Excelsior complex on Midnight Pass Road, where he lives, Olson said 72 of the 166 units, or 44%, are in the rental program, which allows them to be rented multiple times a year, with a two-week minimum.

If fewer than 41 of the units were classified as short-term rentals, he said, the Excelsior still could qualify as a residential facility under the Citizens option.

That would enable it to maintain its wind-damage coverage of about $7 million per building, Olson said.

Because of the uncertainty of the situation, he said, “Some of us are sending in our (insurance) payments early,” hoping to maintain their current costs for at least another year.

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, who lives on the Key, said that boards of directors in complexes on the barrier islands might be able to work with owners to stay within the short-term rental parameters set out by the Citizens board.

For example, she said, complexes could implement rules making it impossible to rent units for fewer than 30 days at a time or mandating that no unit could be rented more than twice a year for fewer than 30 days.

An analysis performed by the Citizens Actuarial & Underwriting Committee, which was provided

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to the Citizens board before the Feb. 23 vote, outlined the background on the wind-damage policy issue. It noted that Citizens’ rates for commercial, non-residential, wind-only policies, such as those affecting many condo owners on Siesta Key, were underpriced by 79%.

The analysis also pointed out that, prior to 2010, “There was inconsistent application of the underwriting guidelines regarding short-term rentals, whether a policy was replaced in the residential or non-residential program was not consistent.”

It added that agents had an incentive to place clients in the Commercial Residential-Wind Only category, because the clients could secure higher damage limits at less cost than they would find in the private-insurance sector.

Moreover, the analysis said, “The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund only covers condos where the occupancy is defined as ‘predominantly residential.’”

It noted that the private sector generally requires condominiums to carry Commercial-Non-Residential policies if more than 25% of the units are short-term rentals, such as hotels, and the rates for those policies are higher.

The analysis concluded, “Citizens’ attempts to handle renewals like new business have been resisted by agents, because of higher prices and lower limits.”

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New Citizens Property Insurance guidelines for wind-damage policies involving condominium complexes will have to win state approval before they can go into effect, a spokeswoman in the Citizens office said last week.

Candace Bunker reported that the Citizens board of governors’ Feb. 23 vote on wind-damage policies would have to be filed with the Office of Insurance Regulation. As of late Feb. 29, Bunker said, Citizens had not taken that action.

Once the filing was completed, she added, the OIR could be expected to take 45 days to render its decision.

In the meantime, condominium residents on the Key are continuing to seek clarification of the guidelines, which they fear could cause their wind-damage polices to rise by as much as 500%.

Walt Olson, vice president of the Siesta Key Condominium Council, said Monday that the SKCC Board of Directors addressed the matter during its meeting March 6. Olson added that he was working with insurance agents from two different firms that handle Citizens policies to try to determine how much flexibility condo owners might have in keeping their rates the same.

As a means of helping shore up Citizens’ finances, the Feb. 23 board of governors approved a measure that would restrict winddamage coverage to $1 million for any condominium building in which more than 25% of the units were used for short-term rentals.

According to material he has obtained, Olson said the board’s definition of a short-term rental means a condo that is rented to guests more than three times in

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund only covers condos where the occupancy is defined as ‘predominantly residential.’

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While the attorneys for a citizens group and Sarasota County continue filing briefs with the Florida Supreme Court for oral arguments this spring in a County Commission term-limits case, two resolutions on the same matter are awaiting final action in the Florida Senate.

Michael Barfield, the paralegal working with Sarasota attorney Andrea Flynn Mogensen, who is representing the citizens group, said this week he and Mogensen were hopeful the state’s highest court would rule before May 1 on whether term limits are constitutional for county commissioners.

The timeline is critical, county citizens say, because the formal filing period begins at Pilon noon June 4 and ends at noon June 8 for the three Sarasota County Commission seats up for election this year.

One of the candidates, incumbent Jon Thaxton, is seeking his fourth term. Thaxton has said he will remain in the race as long as he legally is permitted to Thaxton do so.

Both the plaintiffs and the County Commission are arguing that each commissioner should be limited to two consecutive terms. A 1998 Sarasota County Charter amendment, approved by 68% of the voters who went to the polls, imposed that limit.

However, the 12th Judicial Circuit Court ruled the amendment unconstitutional in a 2005 case.

That ruling was left in effect after an emergency hearing Nov. 21 in the 12th Circuit Court, this time on a lawsuit filed by the 16 Sarasota County citizens Mogensen represents.

In response to uncertainty last fall about whether the Florida Supreme Court would agree to hear appeals of term-limits cases from both Sarasota County and Broward County, Rep. Ray Pilon, R-Sarasota, co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 785, and Sen. Jeremy Ring, a Broward County Democrat, filed Senate Joint Resolution 1070, for consideration during the 2012 legislative session.

Both resolutions, which were filed Nov. 28, seek to amend the Florida Constitution to make term limits for county commissioners constitutional, as provided for by county charters.

As of 6:16 p.m. March 5, House Joint Resolution 785 was awaiting review in both the Senate Community Affairs and Senate Judiciary committees.

It was sent to the state Senate Feb. 24, after winning Florida House approval on a vote of 1160.

The Senate resolution has been in the Senate Judiciary Committee since Feb. 1; it was

approved by the Senate Community Affairs Committee on a 7-0 vote Jan. 30.

The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn Friday.

Pilon said late Tuesday afternoon that the fate of the resolution was up to the Senate at this point. Ring’s staff did not respond to a request for comment on whether the Legislature would approve a final version of the resolutions.

In the meantime, Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson, who was hired last year by the Sarasota County Commission to represent it in the latest term-limits lawsuit — just as he did in the 2004-2005 case — has filed his response to the citizens brief, which Mogensen filed Feb. 21.

Persson says in his Feb. 27 brief that Section 1(e) of Article VIII of the Florida Constitution “should be construed to allow electors of charter counties to enact provisions within their charter to establish term limits for county commissioners.”

Among his citations, Persson references a Jan. 12 Florida Supreme Court decision involving the West Florida Regional Medical Center Inc. That ruling says that if the language regarding the meaning of a provision of the Florida Constitution is “clear, unambiguous and addresses the matter at issue,” the language “is enforced as written.”

He also references the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal decision in August in the Broward County term-limits case. The appeals court noted that the introductory clause of Section 1(e) of Article VIII of the state constitution says, “Except when otherwise provided by county charter, the governing body of each county shall be a board of county commissioners composed of five or seven members serving staggered terms of four years.”

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that that clause, relative to local control of county charters for commissioners, “clearly and unambiguously allows the local charter to express the will of that particular jurisdiction with regard to the number of county commissioners and their terms of office.”

Persson also notes that charter counties, such as Sarasota, “are granted broad home rule powers under Article VIII, (Section) 1(g)” of the Florida Constitution, which says, “Counties operating under county charters shall have all powers of local self-government not inconsistent with general law or with special law approved by vote of the electors.”

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Gallo, 33, of 1185 Gantt Ave., Sarasota, and found a 10-year-old child home alone.

The boy said his mother and sister had left about 10:30 a.m. that day with a man he didn’t know, according to the report.

Detectives located Gallo near Beach Access 5 at 6:20 p.m. The Department of Children and Families placed the children with the father of the 2-year-old, the Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.

A deputy who separately was investigating a theft Saturday at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar, in Siesta Village, determined Gallo and several other adults had left the restaurant without paying a bill in excess of $200; the bill included 23 alcoholic drinks, according to the Sheriff’s Office report.

Quinn was charged with Child Neglect, while Lemacks was charged with Driving Under the Influence with a passenger under 18 in the vehicle.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two adults March 3 after they allegedly spent the day drinking and their actions ended up putting two children at risk.

Deputies were called to 108 Beach Road at 5:20 p.m. Saturday by someone who said he had seen a man passed out in a vehicle that was running, with a small child as a passenger in a car seat, Gallo according to the Sheriff’s Office. The driver, William Lemacks, 35, of 653 Lake Pansy Drive, Winter Haven, told deputies he did not know how the child got into the vehicle or where the 2-year-old girl’s mother was.

Lemacks The child was sweating and crying, but medical personnel said she was unharmed, according to the report.

Deputies determined a possible home address for the mother, identified as Quinn

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Merchants group voices support for pocket park Members of the Siesta Key Village Association offered support this week, but no financial help, for the creation of a pocket park north of the Village, on Ocean Boulevard.

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An aerial view provided by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast shows the site of a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard. have a full-time sheriff’s deputy assigned there … to issue tickets.”

Albert Joerger, who had established the Conservation Foundation, asked Esselborn, “If it’s developed into a condominium tower, what’s going to stop people from parking there and going to look at the sunset?”

Esselborn said residents of Windward Passage already handle such a problem, mostly by asking people to leave the complex’s parking area.

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Johnson and other representatives of the foundation, she said, were talking with residents, including neighbors of the property and stakeholders, such as the merchants group, to determine their answers to three questions: • “Do you support making this land a community resource?”

• “What would you like it to look like?”

• “Would you be willing to help out with that (resource) going forward?”

When SKVA Treasurer Roz Hyman asked whether Johnson meant support financially or in terms of manpower to create the park, Johnson replied, “All of the above.”

As he had during the February SKA meeting, Harold Esselborn, president of the homeowners association at Windward Passage condominiums, adjacent to the vacant lot, protested that if any parking were allowed on the property, people would come from all over the area.

“What about if it were to be designed so that you can’t (have vehicles other than those with handicapped-parking permits)?”

Johnson asked.

“How can you design it for them not to park along Ocean Boulevard illegally?” Esselborn replied.

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Although they indicated they would offer no financial assistance for the project, members of the Siesta Key Village Association voiced support March 6 for a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard.

Representatives of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast led a 25-minute discussion of the issue during the SKVA’s regular meeting at the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar in the Village.

Christine P. Johnson, president of the foundation, told the approximately 30 people present that a pocket park “is a little piece of space in the middle of a bustling city … It’s green; it has been well-planted; it has been well-designed.”

As she had told Siesta Key Association members during their Feb. 2 meeting, Johnson explained that a couple of residents had approached the foundation about the 1-acre vacant lot on Ocean Boulevard, just north of Siesta Village, because they felt it would make a good pocket park.

“This would be absolutely fantastic (as a pocket park), because you have the wonderful views not only of the Gulf (of Mexico) but of South Lido,” Johnson said, adding that sidewalks and perhaps up to three handicappedLBK spaces - 2010for- K LBK -access 2010could - Kbe put there. parking However, Johnson emphasized to the group, “Right now, we have no plans in place.” She added, “We

tion,” Broken Egg co-owner Bob Kirscher told Joerger and Johnson, “and, really, this has nothing to do with our mission.”

When Joerger said people might come into the Village and buy sandwiches to take back to the park, Kirscher added, “We can support it, but, as far as financially, we’re not in a position to do it.”

An SKVA member noted the property is listed for $6 million.

“Do you all have $6 million?”

Mark Smith, president of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce,

asked Johnson and Joerger.

In the eight years the foundation had been in existence, Joerger said, “We’ve done a $9 million acquisition down on Pine Island, a $6 million acquisition in Osprey … If we find a good idea, we usually find the money.”

Catherine Luckner, president of the Siesta Key Association, who was a guest at the meeting, told the group that she had had numerous phone calls from residents who had voiced excitement about the proposal after it was raised during her group’s February meeting. “Many people on this Key walk,” she said, and it would be a good place for them to stop along their routes.

Additionally, Luckner said, research had shown that “property values go up when you have a protected, desirable spot like that close by.”

SKVA member Anne Johnson told the group, “Even if you don’t walk to that park, if you drive by that park, which hundreds of people do every day,” it was important to have that open space, to be able to see the sunset or the waves in the Gulf on a windy day, for examples.

Moreover, she said, “You don’t get many tastes of the water anywhere on Siesta Key,” other than the public beach.

SKVA member Helene Hyland added that people needed to ask themselves whether they preferred “a park that’s tastefully designed and patrolled and accessible for all people versus another high-rise building, maybe.”

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Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015 Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

Four months ago, Sarasota County’s Tree Advisory Council was on the chopping block, with two county commissioners arguing that its poorly attended meetings and inability to win new members had doomed it.

Advocates countered the commission, saying the council, referred to as STAC, deserved another chance.

By a 3-2 vote, the County Commission agreed to grant that reprieve. However, Commissioner Christine Robinson said during the board’s Oct. 25 meeting, “This isn’t working for us right now …

We just keep shoving it down the road.”

During the commission’s Feb. 22 meeting, the board members’ comments reflected a 180-degree turnaround.

After a presentation of STAC’s annual report, the commissioners voted unanimously to extend the life of the advisory board through March 15, 2015, and to appoint eight new members to it.

STAC had been scheduled to end its mission March 31.

Commissioners thanked Chris Hice, who has been chairman of the board since late 2010. Moreover, Commissioner Nora Patterson told Hice, “The eight new members, whose applications I’ve read, are impressive folks with a

2012 Work Plan Members of the Sarasota County Tree Advisory Council have compiled a list of numerous projects to pursue this year.

Among them are the following: • Evaluate trees associated with commercial corridors and parking lots.

• Explore partnerships and educational opportunities for business and property owners regarding commercial and office areas.

• Develop an educational website for tree resources.

• Partner with Sarasota County Area Transit in seeking opportunities for shade at bus stops.

• Promote and seek opportunities for planting projects to increase public and private tree canopy.

• Discuss tree data on a quarterly basis.

lot of expertise.”

During his report, Hice told the commission that STAC last year worked on three canopy road designations for the county, the first since 2007. Those were on Bard Road, Hawthorne Road and Wells Avenue, according to the 2011 report.

Altogether, he said, the county has 69 such roads, covering 22 miles.

In September, Hice said, the County Commission established a goal of requiring a canopy-road coverage level of 40% within the Urban Service Boundary.

“To my knowledge, it’s never been measured,” he said of the existing canopy area. His report pointed out that American Forests, “the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization, which aims to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests, has established specific canopy-coverage goals.”

He told the commission, “We haven’t even done any studies to determine if (40%) is the right number for Sarasota County.”

“How is that number decided?” Commissioner Jon Thaxton asked, adding that he hoped it was based on the amount of nonforested surfaces in the county as compared to the county’s history canopy coverage.

“I am not sure how that was calculated for Sarasota County,” Hice responded, “but I know that is closely in line with American Forests.”

Hice also asked the commissioners to allow STAC to work with staff and County Administrator Randall Reid to identify key

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Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. elements of an Urban Forestry Master Plan, as well as funding opportunities for it. The county had had such a plan in place from 2007 until 2011, he added.

“I think this is something that we should pursue, frankly, aggressively,” Thaxton said.

Three key elements of the plan, Thaxton said, should be its structure, its cost and the time necessary to produce it. “Those are the three things I think we need to

get answered as soon as possible, because that puts … meat on the bones” of the undertaking, he added.

Robinson added that, with the creation of the plan, “I want to make sure that if we can’t comply (with the provisions), as a county, we should not impose that on other folks … If it’s not going to be workable for us, it’s not going to be workable for private citizens and businesses,” she said.

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Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects The city of Sarasota’s attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

City Attorney Bob Fournier told the Sarasota City Commission Monday that he was concerned about legal aspects of both hotel proposals for the city-owned Palm Avenue site.

“Both proposals have ideas that I’m not sure (are) what the commission had in mind when they solicited bids for this project,” Fournier said.

“Both proposals have a development risk and could potentially implicate the city, which causes me pause for concern,” he added, saying he was offering his remarks in an effort to save both companies time and money, if the commission declined to consider either proposal because of his concerns.

“Sometimes proposers can get misled, because the process goes on for a long time and is quite costly for both applicants,” Fournier said.

“We don’t want to be asked to pay for costs with these proposals,” he said.

After Fournier suggested the City Commission listen to representatives from both companies describe their proposals, before making any decision, the commission did not discuss his remarks.

The commission is scheduled to hear the hotel plans during its meeting Monday, March 19.

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velopment Co. wants to build a 180-room independently operated boutique hotel on the site.

To make its project viable, Floridays says it needs for the city to sign a credit-tenant lease. City staff has raised issues about the risk involved with such a lease, because it would allow the developer to use the city’s credit rating to attain a lower interest rate to build the hotel.

The agreement also would entail the company’s leasing the structure to the city for 20 years.

Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. wants to build a 175-room Embassy Suites hotel, but it says it can finance its project only if the city is willing to lease the land in a 25-year agreement calling for the hotel to pay the city 2% of its gross revenue stream each month.

What especially worried him, Fournier said, was that the Florida Constitution prohibits a municipality from acting as a lender or using its taxing power to aid any corporation, partnership or person.

“The purpose of this state provision is to keep state and local governments out of private business,” Fournier said. “I have apprehension both proposals have a problem when you apply this provision.”

Fournier pointed out that although Jebco had agreed to purchase the land through a long-

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Jim Bridges, CEO, Jebco Ventures Inc. term lease, at the city’s request, the property itself would serve as security for the developer’s loan.

“If (Jebco) fell behind on payments, the lender could acquire the property, and the city would lose ownership of the property,” Fournier said.

The only way around that issue, Fournier said, would be for Jebco to secure a leasehold mortgage, which he admitted, “is probably hard to find in this market right now.”

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“This is also called a hell-orhigh-water lease, in which the city would be responsible for everything from the lease payments to the property taxes and insurance, if the hotel entity couldn’t afford to make the payments,” Fournier said.

Although the company was willing to provide the city millions of dollars in buffer funds, to avoid a problem if payments couldn’t be made, Fournier said, the lease

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“This isn’t the greatest time for an invitation to negotiate … if it’s that difficult to get financing for hotels these days,” Fournier said.

The majority of the commissioners told the Sarasota Observer last month they were not willing to approve any project that involves the city helping with financing or agreeing to a long-term lease.

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Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach Although it’s always a pleasure People familiar with North to meet people in Sarasota who Carolina’s coast know that N.C. are familiar with the mountains 12 is the fragile road that links the of my native state, it’s especially island communities of Rodanthe, enjoyable when I find someone Avon and Hatteras Village, among who knows places in the eastern others, before it stops at the state part of North Carolina. ferry landing, where summerNonetheless, it wasn’t until a time finds tourist vehicles gathcouple of weeks ago that I discov- ered in long lines, awaiting their ered someone who relturn to head on to Ocishes the Outer Banks as racoke Island. much as I do. That perThe N.C. Departson was none other than ment of TransportaDr. Stephen P. Leathertion probably has no man, also known as Dr. headache greater in Beach. He may be a nathe 560-mile length of tive of what we Eastern the state than N.C. 12.

North Carolinians refer Hurricane after hurto as “The Great State of ricane has washed out Mecklenburg” — meanportions of the road, ing Charlotte and its which, in more than RACHEL environs — but Leathera few places, is an inBROWN man’s first exposure to credibly narrow strip HACKNEY between the Atlantic scientific research at a beach was in the eastOcean on the east and ern half of the state. the Sounds on the west.

Not only did Leatherman do DOT had contracted with a his undergraduate work at North professor at NCSU to undertake Carolina State University in Ra- a survey of N.C. 12, Leatherman leigh — my father’s alma mater said, but the professor ended — but he also landed a job his up leaving the university. After junior year that took him to the another professor took over the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. project, he asked whether any of

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Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, will be the special guest of the Siesta Key Association during its annual breakfast meeting from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 10.

The event will be held in the Community Center at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Each SKA member family receives two free tickets.

Otherwise, tickets are $10.

RSVP required; visit www. siestakeyassociation.com. reer focused on coastal issues before he signed on for the N.C. 12 job.

One of his most memorable experiences, he said, occurred on a summer day when the wind had exposed a strip of land well east of the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Instead of the usual 100-foot walk toward the ocean, Leatherman was able to walk out about 1,000 feet.

“I felt like Moses,” he said, as he stood on that point, watching waves lapping from both sides.

His only regret from all those days working on the project, he said, was that “I never had time to fish, (because) I saw a lot of fish there in the fall.”

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Speeds shouldn’t be based on seasonal factors the difference between treating The exception does not or symptom and cause.) should not make the rule. Speed For four or so months in limits on Siesta Key, we must season, the roads get crowded. trust, became set after careful Most drivers can’t do the speed thought of the Florida Departlimit anyway — a fact to which ment of Transportation staff. seasonal people relate.

Time of day, time of year, freA drunk hitting and killing quency of vehicles, size of popusomeone could occur at lation, etc., logically any time of the year and determine the setting of within any speed limit. a speed limit.

Lowering the speed limit And although we could not prevent such a were shocked at the blatant disregard of huhorrible death of Donna man life and a homicidal Chen in an incident act. involving an allegedly Many people living drunken driver, we canon or visiting Siesta Key not allow this exception year-round have workto create an adjustment (lowering) of the Siesta JEFFREY related tasks. They have Key speed limits.

WEISMAN to get to their jobs, conduct business on the Key Several of our resiand see to daily errands. dents have advocated In many cases, time becomes siglowering the speed limit. Unless nificant and valuable. Lowering a person is living on Siesta Key the speed limit would hamper year-round, not just seasonally, these people in their daily quests. that person does not know what The volume of cars in season occurs on our roads year-round. serves to reduce the speed anyAs such, that person’s opinion way. The age skew of the people is skewed and logically ruled irrelevant. (This pertains to other living on and visiting the Key also tends to lower the speed one matters affecting the Key, for example, alcoholic beverage con- drives. How many times have you sumption, noise and nightlife. It’s driven on Midnight Pass behind

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his students would be interested in the use of a university Jeep and, expenses paid, to spend weekends on the Outer Banks finding the answers DOT wanted.

Leatherman took up the challenge, which found him leaving campus every Friday and having to return every Sunday night — except for the occasional holiday weekend, which allowed him to spend an extra night on the coast.

In those days, he pointed out, it took him four to five hours to make the drive one way. That also was long before the Outer Banks became dotted with hotels and motels. The only decent place to stay, he said was a well-known hotel on Roanoke Island with which I was familiar.

He also remarked on the strange accent he heard among the residents whose families had been on the coast for generations — another characteristic with which I was well acquainted.

“I loved going over there,” Leatherman said of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. “I learned a lot about beaches,” Leatherman said, adding he already had been pondering a ca-

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someone doing 20 or 25 mph?

Lowering the speed limit could result in an increase in accidents.

Ultra-slow speed creates angst, annoyance and the impulsive thought to just pass a driver.

Such an impetuous act could cause an accident, in spite of a lower speed limit.

Speed is relative, often related to the type and model of the car.

Riding in a heavy car or big sport utility vehicle, even at the 35 mph speed limit, seems like slow going. In a smaller car, the 35 mph speed limit is quite adequate.

Above 35 mph, the smaller car offers the sensation of going faster.

Let’s not change the speed limit over one horrible accident and tragic death. Let’s consider all of our residents, full-timers, seasonal friends and mainland visitors — the “Bridge Crowd.”

The current speed limits make sense. Drive all the roads: Higel, Midnight Pass, Ocean Boulevard, Beach Road and local streets.

Consider your speed in relation to the density of people and structures. I’m sure you’ll see that our speed limits work just fine.

And now to that other traffic issue, the pedestrian islands un-

der consideration for Midnight Pass in the Key’s “condo central” section. Either a person’s legs can carry the person across the road, no matter a 25, 30 or 35 mph speed limit, or they can’t. Putting islands in the center of the road will not change someone’s walking speed or visual acuity.

Let’s not kid ourselves. The pedestrian islands have nothing to do with vehicle speed. However, they will help those people carrying beach items: bags, beverage coolers, chairs, umbrellas, etc. — and certainly the islands will aid those with baby carriages.

So, for that, the islands could become a blessing.

Last, to remind drivers of the speed limit, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office randomly can park unused vehicles at certain key locations. Placing a mannequin torso dressed in a deputy’s shirt and hat, will add to the speed warning. Drivers always slow down when they see a police or sheriff’s car.

Godspeed.

Jeffrey Weisman practices fine arts photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.

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+ Reader supports proposed park project

College students on spring break are descending on Siesta Key, Sgt. Scott Osborne, leader of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Policing Station in the Village, told the Siesta Key Association March 1.

The first group, he said, was from the University of Michigan and Michigan State.

And although parking disputes do tend to erupt in the Siesta Beach parking lot at the height of season, Osborne said he and his officers had encountered no major problems so far.

Dear Editor: In response to the Feb. 9 article about the proposed opportunity for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to purchase a parcel on Ocean Boulevard, turn it into a beautiful park and take over responsibility for park maintenance, I’d like to voice my support.

Though I understand that the residents/owners of the condominiums on Ocean Boulevard near the parcel want to prevent their property values from decreasing, keeping the situation as it is, with a vacant lot that attracts loitering and has absolutely no upkeep or maintenance, is creating the opposite effect. Â The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast wishes to protect that open space and turn it into something beautiful and functional. It is a fact that parks contribute to property values and our overall quality of life in Southwest Florida. Â It is my hope that residents of Siesta Key will see the value of a Gulf-front park that can be visited to watch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful view and that they will voice their support for this valuable project.

Rena Greenberg Siesta Key

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BUSINESS OBSERVER + Malton joins Re/Max office on the Key Paul Malton has joined Re/ Max Alliance Group as a team member with Allen Conrad in the Siesta Key office.

Malton enters the real-estate profession after 40 years as an executive, having served as the vice president/CFO of Cadbury Schweppes and vice president of property management for the Dr Pepper Snapple Group. “His understanding of

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Patrick Redmond, who has served on Tervis Tumbler Company’s Board of Directors since 2010, has been named the company’s new CEO. Redmond was most recently head of strategic development at Jabil Circuit, a contract manufacturing and design services company.

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Malton also is active in the Sertoma Club.

The Siesta Key office is located at 5140 Ocean Blvd., in Siesta Village. Malton may be reached at 525-2744 or by email at pdmalton@gmail.com. Paul Malton

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Osborne then related a parking anecdote from spring break in 2011. A group of people began bringing cars to the beach on a regular basis, he said, parking them in the lot and waiting for the demand for spaces to work up to a fever pitch. Then, a member of the group would stand behind a car and call out to an approaching driver, “Hey, you want this spot for 20 bucks?� “They were making good money,� he added, until the deputies discovered what they were doing. “(People) will pay 20 bucks like that,� he added with a snap of his fingers.

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by Nick Friedman | Community Editor

New College could name a new president next week With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

With the retirement of New College President Dr. Gordon Michalson effective in June, the school’s board of trustees is reviewing its notes regarding four finalists, with the possibility of announcing a decision next week, Linda F. Joffe, associate director of public affairs, said.

The finalists have attended private receptions on campus over the past three weeks.

Although five finalists originally were announced, one, Dr. Thomas Krise, dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at University of the Pacific, withdrew his name from consideration, Joffe reported.

The remaining candidates are as follows:

Dr. Gregory D. Hess Dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, Calif.

Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith Provost and academic vice president at Drew University, in Madison, N.J. Gunter-Smith has been on the faculty at Drew University, a highly regarded, albeit small, private university in New Jersey since 2006.

She studied biology at Spelman College in Atlanta, where she served as biology department chairwoman for 10 years Gunter-Smith and held an endowed professorship. Following her term as leader of the Biology Department, GunterSmith was associate provost for science and mathematics.

In addition to her work at Drew, Gunter-Smith has held research positions at several high-profile national institutions

to cultivate transformative learning communities where individuals experience a richly personalized education rooted in the values of inquiry, personal responsibility, discourse, diversity and service,” Quigley wrote in his application.

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Dr. Donal O’Shea has been dean of faculty and vice president for academic Affairs at Mount Holyoke College, a top 25 private, liberal arts women’s college since 1998. He previously led sponsored research at the college and chaired the O’Shea Mathematics Department.

O’Shea earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Harvard University, while he earned his master’s degree and doctorate from Queens College, Ontario, a prominent Canadian research university.

O’Shea points to the importance of liberal-arts colleges in his application.

“Future generations of students need the sort of education we provide, and the state, the country and the world need our graduates,” said O’Shea. “I can think of no more worthwhile and no more exciting job than helping New College of Florida survive and thrive as a place of learning and growth for generations to come.”

President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association Quigley has held the top leadership post at the National Peace Corps Association, based in Washington, D.C., since 2003.

He previously worked for the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and he was a Peace Quigley Corps volunteer in Thailand. Quigley also earned recognition as a Fulbright Senior Specialist.

He earned his doctorate from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., while he earned masters degrees from Columbia University, in New York City and University College Dublin, in Ireland.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where he has served on the board of managers.

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Dr. Donal O’Shea Dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs at Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, Mass.

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He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Davis and two graduate de-

grees in economics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. “I have devoted a great deal of my adult life to scholarship and teaching at top liberal-arts institutions,” Hess said in his application. “I have taught at undergraduate, graduate and MBA institutions in both the United Kingdom and the U.S. I have chosen to devote my career to the liberal-arts environment.”

and has served as program director for a number of biomedical research and undergraduate science education programs.

“These students and others I have worked with through the years know me as ‘Dr. G-S’, the professional title I most value,” Gunter-Smith said in her application. “I recognize the importance of having meaningful interactions with the students I serve and being mindful of the work of our institutions in transforming lives.”

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Merchant motto: Salvage the season With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

Garage NUMBERS Total cost

• When the $599,995 exterior sails were put up on a windy day, the construction crew had trouble installing them and waited a day for the wind to subside. Do the sails need to be removed during windy weather and do they meet hurricane wind-load standards?

The sails on the garage do not need to be taken down. I’m unaware of any issues with the sails when they were put up.

They meet safety wind requirements.

Cost of construction..... $11,825,583 Exterior sails..................... $599,995 Total construction cost.$12,425,578

• Do the lights on the garage need to be turned on manually?

No. They are turned on automatically.

Parking concierge (95%*)... $25,410 Parking concierge (95%)..... $19,059 Parking services supervisor (20%)...................$7,736 Parking manager (20%)...... $13,600 Parking maintenance technician (15%)...................$4,012 Parking revenue collection specialist (10%).....$4,132 Total salary amounts relating to garage................ $73,949

• Do the bulbs used to project different colors onto the garage have to be changed manually?

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Monthly expenses

Monthly personnel salaries/benefits.....................$7,000 Monthly operating costs...... $10,000 Monthly operation costs...... $17,000 Revenue collected since the city began charging for its spaces Nov. 18: Total revenue collected through Feb. 20................$54,200* * Revenue collected includes payments of hourly parking fees, permits and special-event leases.

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last month, said the word spread quickly down Main Street.

“We feel like dancing in the street,” said Derheim. “Some of us just might.”

After almost a year of contentious debate and changes in the parking program — including bagging the meters last summer and relocating many of them to the city’s judicial district —Commissioner Shannon Snyder agreed to join Vice Mayor Terry Turner and Commissioner Paul Caragiulo in casting the third vote needed to end the meter mania. Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioner Willie Shaw dissented.

Monday’s 3-2 vote also made the Palm Avenue parking garage free for the foreseeable future.

Nonetheless, not all merchants and organizations downtown are happy with the commission’s action.

During the Downtown Sarasota Alliance’s Wednesday meeting, the board members approved a motion to send a letter to the commission, explaining they were upset that the decision followed discussion on an agenda item that was intended only as an update on the recent city parking management forum.

“Monday night, the credibility of this commission took a huge drop,” said former city commissioner and DSA board member Ken Shelin.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell said in an interview Wednesday that although the agenda item was added to the regular meeting last Friday, any commissioner had a right to make a motion about the parking meters.

“I wasn’t quite sure where we were headed Monday, but the end decision didn’t surprise me,” Atwell said. “Now we take a deep breath and move on.”

City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is meeting with city staff this week to discuss the paid meters and the parking-enforcement program.

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“I found five other art gallery owners and a restaurant owner to purchase it with me,” Hampshire said. “But I was told one person had to buy all seven retail spaces.”

What annoys Hampshire, she said, is the fact the merchants were willing to pay what was then the asking price for the space, and they would have filled it before now.

“They turned us down and sold it to someone else for a cheaper price,” Hampshire said.

Dabbert Gallery co-owner Patricia Dabbert was one of the Palm Avenue business owners who signed on to Hampshire’s proposal.

“We were ready to buy the thing for more money, but I guess (the city) felt it best to sell it to someone who hasn’t been able to put one store in it yet,” Dabbert said.

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City parking manager Chris Lyons answered the following questions about the garage regarding comments residents have been discussing among themselves for months.

James Derheim received the call just minutes after the Sarasota City Commission’s vote Monday.

He was told to spread the news of the latest development in the parking meter saga: The commission had voted 3-2 that time had expired for the downtown parking-meter program into which a half-million taxpayer dollars had been invested.

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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

11:41 p.m. — 400 block of Beach Road. Driving Under the Influence. While headed south on Beach Road, in a 30 mph zone, a deputy used radar to clock a northbound vehicle at 42 mph.

After the deputy stopped the vehicle, he smelled the odor of alcohol coming from the driver.

When the deputy asked where the driver had been, the 56-yearold man said he had dropped off a friend at a condominium complex on Midnight Pass Road. However, the deputy noticed fresh condensation on the vehicle, indicating that it had been sitting for some time before the man had driven it. The driver then admitted he had stayed for dinner at his friend’s condo and had had two beers and a glass of wine. Subsequently, the driver had difficulty performing sobriety exercises, including losing his balance while trying to walk a straight line, heel to toe. The driver refused to take a breath test after the deputy transported him to the jail. The deputy charged him with speeding as well as DUI.

side of his face. When a deputy arrived, the woman denied having hit the man, but she did concede she had been involved in the argument. The ex-girlfriend told the deputy she had not seen her friend throw a drink on the man or hit him. When the deputy talked with the man a second time, he changed his story, saying the woman had slapped him on the right side of his face. The deputy noted the man did not appear to have any injuries, but the man’s shirt was wet. After the deputy was unable to find any witnesses, the man said he didn’t want to press charges.

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8:30 p.m. — 2000 block of Siesta Drive. General Suspicion. A Sarasota Police Department officer met with a 57-year-old man who reported that his .380-caliber handgun was missing from his vehicle. The man said he kept the weapon in the car whenever he left home, because of recent burglaries in his neighborhood. It was in the center console of his vehicle, he said, when he left the vehicle with a valet at a restaurant. When he retrieved the car from a valet, after dinner, he saw the center console was open and the gun was gone. The officer talked with two valets at the restaurant; they said they had done nothing but park the vehicle. Later, the man called the officer to report that he had located the gun on a shelf in his garage.

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7 a.m. — 5800 block of Midnight Pass Road. Petit Theft. A 26-year-old woman called the Sheriff’s Office to report that someone had stolen her bicycle from her residence. It was valued at $100. She told a deputy she had not locked the bike.

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1:17 a.m. — Intersection of Higel Avenue and Roberts Point Road. Driving Under the Influence. A deputy saw a vehicle drive over the solid yellow lines several times as it was headed northbound on Higel Avenue. The driver pulled back into his lane each time, only to swerve off the right side of the road, the deputy reported.

When the deputy stopped the vehicle, he reported the 35-year-old driver smelled of alcohol. The driver said he had had two or three beers. A second deputy then arrived to continue the investigation. The second deputy reported the man had difficulty performing the sobriety exercises. After the second deputy took the man to

12:52 a.m. — 5100 block of Ocean Boulevard. Battery. A 24-year-old man was with friends at a Village nightclub when he spotted his 21-year-old exgirlfriend at the bar with a 31-yearold female friend. When the man approached his ex-girlfriend, he said the other woman spit in his face then threw a drink at his chest. The exgirlfriend and the other woman left after the incident. The man said he just wanted to talk to his ex-girlfriend, so he followed them outside and into a parking lot across the street. Then, the man and his ex-girlfriend began arguing. At that point, he said, the other woman slapped him on the left

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After analyzing the visibility of Siesta Village crosswalks at night, the Sarasota County Public Works Department issued a report with the following options for improvements: • New thermoplastic striping. The current striping “has been in place for four years and is in need of replacement,” the report says. The cost of re-striping was estimated at $6,200.

• Crosswalk delineators. The 12-inch-by-36-inch plastic markers can be mounted on the pavement in the middle of crosswalks to provide additional visibility. The lightweight signs, the report says, are covered in diamond-grade reflective material. The cost would be about $500.

• Bollard lighting. Bollards, which “are short posts mounted to prevent vehicles from encroaching upon pedestrian areas, such as trails, sidewalks, mid-block pedestrian islands or (Americans with Disability Act-approved) ramps,” typically are used in dark or low-light areas, the report says. They usually are mounted at the opposite ends of a crosswalk, at pedestrianaccess points. The report adds that 10 bollards would cost about $9,350, not including construction costs.

County staff recommends the County Commission approve the re-striping of the crosswalks and stop bars for traffic in Siesta Village, as well as the installation of four delineators at three locations.

options for a 1.2-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road, Patterson pointed out.

“They’re effective,” she added of the delineators, “(but) I don’t thing they’re terrifically attractive.”

Her preference, she said, would be the installation of bollards, though they are more expensive.

However, Patterson said, “I don’t know that every crosswalk necessarily has a lighting (problem).”

SKA board member Ron Flynn pointed out, “Bollards light up pedestrians in the crosswalk, as opposed to lighting the crosswalk.”

SKA Vice President Peter van Roekens had brought up the issue of poor crosswalk lighting during the Jan. 3 meeting of the Village Association, noting that drivers — especially older ones — have difficulty seeing pedestrians in some of the crosswalks.

During the SKVA meeting March 6, van Roekens said he was not satisfied with the suggestion for just the re-striping and the delineators.

His preference, he said, would be the installation of bollards.

“That’s the real key,” he said, “because the lighting is very bad” in the Village at night.

“I think we need to continue to press for the bollard lighting,” he added.

Mark Smith, president of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, pointed out during the SKVA meeting, “The problem is that when you face oncoming headlights, even driving at a slow speed, you’re actually blinded by the headlights, and it’s hard to see people walking in the crosswalks.”

Van Roekens and several SKVA representatives, including President Russell Matthes and Smith,

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The resulting staff report notes the Village crosswalks are marked with reflective thermoplastic striping and raised pavement markers, both of which are designed to reflect the headlights of approaching vehicles. “Typically,” the report says, “thermoplastic striping has a lifespan of five to seven years; however, this can vary depending on a variety of factors, including quality of installation, traffic volumes and environmental factors.”

The Village striping has been in place four years, the report adds.

“Based on recent inspections,” the report says, “the thermoplastic is in such a condition as to warrant re-striping as routine maintenance.” The cost was estimated at $6,200.

Staff also looked at the possibility of installing delineators, or plastic paddles, which could be mounted in the centers of the crosswalks, to provide additional illumination of pedestrians. “The signs fold over at the base if hit by a vehicle,” the report notes.

Although the delineators are not provided as a standard service, the report says, the county could purchase them and install them, with the cost covered by existing operations and maintenance funds. The cost of the delineators was estimated at $500.

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A funding source would have to be identified to cover the estimated $9,350 cost of installing 10 bollards, the report adds.

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Midnight Cove residents chow down Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs

Sharon and Neil Meyer

March 7, at the condominium’s clubhouse.

Joe Ganey and Pat Sis-

sem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

Kelly Smith, Shannon Stafford and Michelle Lentini

Marv Gish, Don Cooke, Carl Morrison and Bobbie Gish

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on the runway By Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Fashion show features latest trends About 350 women enjoyed St. Michael the Archangel Women’s Guild’s annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Wednesday Feb. 29, at Michael’s On East.

Eight women took the runway to model clothes from Chico’s and Soma. The women had their makeup done by makeup artists from Bobbi Brown from Saks.

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Bobbie Budalich, Tina Zabinski and Linda Conway

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Charlene Valvo, Sali Almond and Mary Ann Jones

Susan Holey and Roseanne Trischitta

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Siesta Events SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Siesta Key Association Annual Meeting — takes place at 8 a.m. in the Community Center at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road. Program will include breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and, at 9:20 a.m., remarks by Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson and John McCarthy, interim executive director of Sarasota County Community Services. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman — Dr. Beach — will be honored for his environmental work in coastal areas.

Each SKA member family is entitled to two free tickets.

Cost: $10 for non-members.

Reservations requested at www. siestakeyassociation.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Siesta Key Chamber After Hours Business Card Exchange — takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Sarasota I-75, 5730 Gantt Road. Cost: $5 for members and $10 for guests.

RSVP by noon March 14 to 349-3800 or email info@ siestakeychamber.com.

PUBLIC EVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Estate Planning Seminar

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

— takes place at noon at the Frank G. Berlin branch of the YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota. Free. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Call Chris Kussy at 955-4183.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Book Fair — takes place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St., Sarasota; also March 10. Proceeds will benefit Sarasota Opera. For more information, visit www. bookstore1sarasota.com or call 365-7900.

Rain Barrel Workshop — takes place at 1:30 p.m. in the Gulf Gate Library meeting room, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota.

Session to focus on water conservation and reduction of stormwater runoff. A rain barrel will be raffled at the conclusion of the program. Presented by the Sarasota County Extension Service. For more information, call 861-1110.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Seventh Annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay — takes place at 7 a.m., starting and ending at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Walkers welcome, too. Event has a four-hour limit. For information and to register, visit www.sarasotahalfmarathon.com.

Meet the Author — takes place at 6 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St., Sarasota, featuring Philip Gerard, author of “The Patron Saint of Dreams.” For more information, visit www. bookstore1sarasota.com or call 365-7900.

Senior Beach Walks — take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

March 14, 21 and 28.

Participants meet at the Siesta Public Beach pavilion. Cost:

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Beach University — takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

March 14, 21 and 28 at the Siesta Public Beach pavilion.

Free. Program focuses on beach ecology. For more information, call Jonathan Poyner at 915-1184 or Ann Marie Persico at 650-1615.

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Alcoholics Anonymous — takes place at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday; Siesta Key Men’s Group meets at Siesta Beach Shelter, south side of beach; open to all. Call 9516810.

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Siesta Key Kiwanis Club — takes place from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at Café Baci, 4001 S. Tamiami Trail.

Guests are welcome. Cost: $15. For more information, call 923-0272.

one-time registration fee of $1. For more information, call Jonathan Poyner at 915-1184 or Ann Marie Persico at 6501615.

FRESH LOCAL FISH • SHELL FISH • CRAB CAKES EXPERIENCE MISTY CREEK GOLF! SMOKED FISH • FISH DIPS • STONE CRABS • SMOKED MULLET

Tickets: $20 in advance

Coffee Club — takes place at 9 a.m. every Wednesday, except March 14, at The Local Bean, 5138 Ocean Blvd., in Davidson’s Plaza.

Participants discuss current events and the economy. Coffee is free. Event is hosted

by CJ Bannister of Edward Jones in Siesta Village. To RSVP, call 3460560.

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YES — takes place at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota share success strategies at Clayton’s Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Road. Cost: $12 at the door, including lunch. Visit www.yes941.com.

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Yoga on Siesta Key Beach — takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Free. For more information, email avanandamaui@yahoo.com

This event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. March 10, with four bands: Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and Tonga Street Bluegrass.

Free. Donations will be accepted for the American Red Cross.

Lunch will be served from noon until 1:30 p.m., featuring hot dogs and hamburgers. Attendees are asked to bring their own drinks.

For more information, call Kimsey at 400-7212, visit www. turtlebeachbluegrass.com or email turtlebeachbluegrass@ gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, email or fax the information at least one week in advance to rhackney@yourobserver.com. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is 5 p.m. the previous Thursday.

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Meet the Author — takes place at 6 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St., Sarasota, featuring Michael Quadland, author of “Offspring.” For more information, visit www.bookstore1sarasota.com online or call 3657900.

ONGOING EVENTS — SIESTA

Free Exercise Classes — take place at 9 a.m. every Thursday, Siesta Key Physical Therapy, 5147 Ocean Blvd.

Space is limited. For details and to register, call 870-5811.

DON’T MISS

Ukrainian Egg Demonstration — takes place at 1 p.m. in the Gulf Gate Library meeting room, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota. Members of the North Port Chapter of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America will demonstrate how to create ornamental eggs. For more information, call 8611110.

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WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Schedule Early Worship Service 8:45 Worship Service 11:00 Sunday School 11:00

Siesta Key Chapel Presbyterian 4615 Gleason Ave.

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Adult Bible Study 10:00 Nursery open for service 73350

The Rev. Kathleen Wiggins

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 5394 Midnight Pass Road; 349-4174; www.stmichaelssiesta.com Saturday Vigil: 3 and 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30, 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Daily Mass (Monday through Saturday): 8 a.m.

Confessions: Saturdays, 8:30 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 6135 Beechwood Ave.; 922-1597; www.pineshorespres.org Sunday morning worship services: 9:45 a.m.: traditional worship service in the sanctuary with choir and children’s church 10:15 a.m.: informal worship gathering in the Community Center; child care available.

Sanctus Pax: a Wednesday evening prayer service, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.

‘Sounds of the Soul’: 6 p.m. April 6, an outdoor gathering under the trees, with liturgy based on “Giving Thanks.”

Siesta Key Chapel (Presbyterian) 4615 Gleason Ave.; 349-1166; www.siestakeychapel.org Sunday worship services: 8:45 and 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 10 a.m.

20th annual School of Christian Living: Every Wednesday through March 28, with three classes — “Generous Justice,” “A Closer Look at the Lord’s Prayer” and “Following Jesus: The First 300 Years.”

Dinner begins at 5 p.m. each of those evenings.

Classes take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost per meal: $9, although the church may waive the fee for those on limited budgets. For more details, visit www.siestakeychapel.org, email siestakeychapel@ comcast.net or call 349-1166.

Special guests March 18: Dr. Christopher Cortman and Dr. Harold Shinitzky, psychologists and authors, are returning to the church to participate in both worship services, at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Together, they have more than 50,000 hours of counseling experience. For more information about them, visit their websites: SRQShrink.com and drshinitzky.com.

www.pineshorespres.org

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Sunday Morning Worship Services 9:45 am Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Choir & Children’s Church 10:15 am Informal Worship Gathering in the Community Center Sanctus Pax A Wednesday Evening Prayer Service From 6:15 to 6:45 pm

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St. Boniface Episcopal Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road; 349-5616; www.bonifacechurch.org Sunday morning worship services: 7:45, 9 and 11:15 a.m.

Church School: 9 a.m., for ages 3 to 12; adult classes, 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. worship service Labyrinth and Courtyard Chapel open 24 hours a day.

Life in the Son (non-denominational) 5039 Ocean Blvd. (Amazing Life Chiropractic); 539-7972 Worship service: 7 p.m. Thursday

Republican club of SaRaSota is extending an invitation to attend our Dinner Meeting

Get Connected:

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Sarasota Yacht Club • 6:00pm Featuring Prominent Speaker - Gwen M. MacKenzie Ms. MacKenzie is president and ceo of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, our regional medical center consisting of an 806-bed hospital, physician practices and a network of specialized medical campuses and clinics.

She will also provide information on the expanding facility and the ever changing health care service due to the new health care bill.

Link-In To Assisted Living An Educational Seminar

Dinner is $30. To register and prepay, call Donna at 941.312.5279

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Primary Presentation Topics: ● • Understanding the Senior Living Continuum ● ● • Hallmarks of a Quality Assisted Living Community ● ● • Beneficial Online Assisted Living Resources ● ● • Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance Benefits ● ● • Becoming an Educated Senior Living Consumer

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If you are looking into assisted living options for seniors, join us on March 14 for an educational seminar, Get Connected: Link-In to Assisted Living. This special event will feature a wide range of topics presented by Seth Holloway, MPH, CPH, Business Director at Brookdale Senior Living. He’ll help guide you through web-based resources that are available to help your search. When you attend, register to win gift cards to local restaurants! Make plans now to be here for this informative event.

Personalized Assisted Living 2186 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, Florida 34239 (941) 954-1911 • Assisted Living Facility # AL7099 www.brookdaleliving.com

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3603 N Point Rd # 801 #A3938726 Barbara McDonald

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SPOTLIGHT weather

Siesta Key Chamber enjoys social.

Music fans enjoy soulful sounds.

See this week’s weather photo contest winner.

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Rabbi Barbara Aiello has fun breaking it down on the dance floor.

Mara Seat and Ricky Gonzalez were crowned the Princess and Prince of the prom, and Leonore Hoffman and Simon Dorfman were the Queen and King.

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Riverview High School seniors bridged the generation gap during the Senior Senior Prom March 3, at Kobernick House.

The dance, organized by Riverview’s Key Club and the Friends of Kobernick-Anchin, gave the high school students a chance to celebrate with residents of Kobernick House.

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Julia mounts Every morning, songbirds on Siesta Key are lucky enough to be serenaded by a 9-year-old on her violin. “The violin imitates the sounds of the birds, and it is like a bigger bird that sings!� exclaims Julia Mount.

She’s not Snow White — but she’s close, a gentle lover of animals with a gift for music.

When she was 3, Julia began taking lessons at the Sarasota Music Academy. Her instructor is Lena Cambis, a principal violinist with the Sarasota Orchestra.

In the six years Julia has been playing, she has impressed listeners with her skill. At the age of 4, she played with the Anna Maria Island Orchestra, during its holiday show, in December 2006. In October 2011, she competed in and co-won the Edward and Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition.

Julia’s prizes included $400 and the chance to play a solo with the Sarasota Orchestra.

The prestigious music competition is comprised of two parts. She was one of only five young musicians to make it through the first round, and she was the youngest.

When it came down to naming a winner, the judges found the choice so difficult that they decided to split the prize money and allow two of the

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

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musicians the opportunity to be soloists with the Sarasota Orchestra.

Julia and Natasha Snyder, 15, were named the co-winners.

Because both are violinists and students of Cambis, the recognition was a happy one, Julia says.

During the “Thrill of a Lifetime� concert Feb. 25, both performed solos on stage with the Sarasota Orchestra, at the Neel

Performing Arts Center.

Prior to the appearance, Julia had to practice a lot on her own, with her teacher and with the Sarasota Orchestra. “At first, I was a little nervous, but then it got easier,� she says. “I practiced with the conductor (Andrew Lane) a couple of times, and he was very helpful.�

Julia’s solo was Seitz’s “Student Concerto No. 4 in D Major,� a five-and-a-half-minute

piece. When she finished it, the crowd filling the concert hall rewarded her with a standing ovation.

For the past two summers, Julia has attended the International Music Academy in France. The two-week intensive camp requires the stu-

dents to begin classes at 9 a.m. and play until late into the evening. At the end of each day, one of the top students is put in the figurative spotlight, to perform for the other campers and judges. Julia is working extra hard with Cambis, she says, with the hope of being named one of those students this summer.

A home-schooled student, Julia practices her violin for two to two-and-a-half hours a day. She also is a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra’s Symphonic Strings group.

Although performing a solo is always a treat, Julia says, she enjoys the collaboration with other members of an orchestra. “It is fun, because there are a lot of contrasts with seconds, firsts, violas, basses and cellists.�

Even though she is only 9, Julia is a huge fan not only of playing classical music but also of listening to it. Maxim Vengerov is Julia’s favorite performer, she says. “He has the spirit. He has a lot of dynamics and very good expressions and plays really, really well,� says Julia, “I’d like to play like that, too.� — Rachel S. O’Hara

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Dancer stays step ahead of competitors Sarasota Stars The Drake School of Irish Dance had a lot of recent success.

Check out some of the other dancers who are bringing some of the Luck of the Irish to Sarasota: Isabelle Blanch also performed well at the Southern Region Oireachtas.

She qualified for the World Irish Dancing Championship, which takes place on April 3, in Belfast, Ireland.

Blanch has been dancing for nine years and was inspired to pick up Irish dance when she learned her preschool teacher was also a teacher at the Drake School.

Drake students Catherine Cier and Katie Hiles also reached OpenChampion level, the highest level of competition in Irish dance.

It’s hard to imagine that someone who recently won the Southern Region Oireachtas Irish Dance Championship could ever be shy. But for Christina Deacy, that’s exactly how her career as a dancer began.

“I was very, very shy,” Deacy says. “But dancing really helped bring me out of my shell. Being on stage, hearing the music, you definitely get a rush.”

Deacy began dancing 12 years ago, when she moved to a new school in the second grade.

“A lot of the girls at my new school were into it, and I just found I had a natural talent for it,” Deacy says. “A lot of them eventually quit, but I decided to stick with it.”

Since then, Deacy has gone on to study at the Drake School of Irish Dance in Sarasota and has danced in competitions all over the world, including world-level competitions in Ireland and Scotland. Her natural talent is evident in her performances, as she leaps through the air, effortlessly extending her legs to seemingly impossible lengths.

After competing in eight previous Southern Region Oireachtas in the under-20 di-

vision, Deacy made a last-minute decision to give the competition one more shot.

“I only had about a month to train,” she says. “But I was in good shape, and I danced the best I ever have. It was really exciting, because that was one of the goals I wanted to achieve before I hung up my shoes.”

Deacy, a graduate of Riverview High School, still attends dance class at Drake three times a week and works for her father’s magazine companies, Pet Pages and Restaurant Pages. She hopes to eventually

open her own studio and dance professionally. She plans to apply for Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens in Virginia and says she’s always wanted to be in Riverdance. For now, she has her sights set on training for the national championship in Chicago this July.

The highest she’s placed in nationals has been 16th place, and she’d like to make the top 10 this year.

“All the training and preparation can be really stressful,” Deacy says. “But when you get the scores you want, it’s really gratifying.”

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Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball. Today, Schneider is still under contract with Wilson and represents the company at a variety of racquetball tournaments. Beginning March 19, he’ll be sharing his knowledge of the sport by teaching the club’s 123 Racquetball class.

What got you into racquetball?

Friends of mine were playing on the outdoor county courts in Bradenton, while I was playing tennis. I jumped over to their court and picked up an extra racquet and had a lot of fun. I ran home and told my mom I needed a racquetball racquet.

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The point differential in The Out-of-Door Academy’s 8-1 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 6. ODA is a perfect 7-0 so far this season.

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My knowledge on the court and my forehand, as well as my will and drive to win.

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My backhand and conditioning.

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I play two to three times a week for about two hours.

Do you prefer singles or doubles?

I like both. For singles, you really have to train hard to play at a high level, and there is a lot of running. In doubles, you can just cover your side of the court.

Do you have a doubles partner?

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What do you love about teaching the game?

When you see somebody get that spark in their eye — like I got when I started. Also, for kids, it is a fast game to learn, and you pick up on the rules along the way. It is a lot faster to learn than tennis.

What is the best advice you’ve been given or give to students?

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High Low 84 (2012) 35 (1928) 87 (1997) 35 (1986) 88 (1997) 30 (1941) 87 (1963) 30 (1980) 87 (1973) 30 (1943) 88 (1997) 32 (1971) 88 (1944) 37 (1960)

Average Gulf water temperature: 68.5

RED TIDE

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Karenia brevis, the red tide organism, was not detected onshore or offshore Sarasota County, Friday, March 2, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

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Rain date date 3/25 3/25 12-5, E. E. Laurel Laureldogs Rd. to to Kings UNIVERSITY PARKWAY ST. UNIVERSITY PARKWAY TO 47TH 47TH ST. 301 TO TO 941-927-4905.

Chaise Chaise patio patio lounge, lounge, $60. $60. Silk Silk ficus ficus tree, tree, $30. $30.

9a.m.-2p.m.

- Friday, March 9 301 ABBEX, INC Way. www.kgc.cc 484-6119 Service dogs only.

Way. www.kgc.cc 484-6119 Service dogs only.

LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD. FOOD PROCESSOR: Cuisinart Little Pro all LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD. 941-927-4905.

941-927-4905.

9a.m.-12p.m. - Saturday, March 10 Business Opportunities FOLDING WHEEL chair: Medline, like new.

941-365-3833 attachments.

Never used. $15.00.

941-355-3747.

4269 Sunniland St.- off McIntosh, Sacrifice 966-6111 after 4p.m.like Business Opportunities ESTATE SALE Business Opportunities FOLDING WHEEL chair: FOLDING$135.00.

WHEEL chair: Medline, Medline, like new. new.

Service Co. Absentee Owner just N. of Bee Ridge GLASS top966-6111 84"x42" after oval.

Even great for 9a.m.-2p.m.

- Friday, March 9 Sacrifice $135.00.

ESTATE SALE SacrificeTABLE $135.00.

966-6111 after 4p.m.

4p.m.

ESTATE SALE ABBEX, INC 1 Full Time Employee FOOD PROCESSOR: Cuisinart Little Pro all dining. $75. OBO. 388-7765.

9a.m.-12p.m.

- --Saturday, March Friday, March 99 10 9a.m.-2p.m.

Friday,noted March Estate9a.m.-2p.m. of Virginia Keeley, Sarasota ABBEX, INC 941-365-3833 ABBEX, INC attachments.

Never used.Cuisinart $15.00. 941-355-3747.

Nets: $79,000 Price: $200,000 FOOD Little FOOD PROCESSOR: PROCESSOR: Cuisinart Little Pro Pro all all 4269 Sunniland St.off McIntosh, 9a.m.-12p.m.

-- Saturday, 9a.m.-12p.m.

Saturday, March 10 10 portrait artist. March GRINDER: FREE Dual spindle, 6” 941-365-3833 Service Co. Absentee Owner 941-365-3833 attachments.

Never used.

941-355-3747. attachments.

Neverstanding, used. $15.00. $15.00.

941-355-3747.

Distributor Nets: $120,000 Price: $250,000 just N. of St.Beeoff Ridge 4269 Sunniland McIntosh, 4269 Sunniland St.off McIntosh, GLASS TABLE top 84"x42" oval.

Even great for Wheel on one side, buffer on other side, $200.

Service Co. Absentee Owner 1 Full Time Employee Service Co. Absentee Owner Sales/ Service Plus Inventory just N. of Bee Ridge just N. of Bee Ridge dining.

OBO. 4 Herman Miller chairs, G. Nelson table, odd GLASS TABLE top 84"x42" 941-951-6022.

GLASS$75.

TABLE top388-7765.

84"x42" oval. oval. Even Even great great for for Estate of Virginia Keeley, noted Sarasota Full Employee Nets:11$210,000 $79,000 $200,000 Full Time TimePrice: Employee Nets: Price $400,000 Miller chairs, 50's & 60's lamps, 50's baby dining. dining. $75. $75. OBO. OBO. 388-7765.

388-7765. portrait artist.

GRINDER: FREE standing, Dual spindle, 6” Estate of Keeley, Sarasota Estateover of Virginia Virginia Keeley, noted Sarasota KITCHEN TABLE oval, 4 chairs. Also end table.

Nets: $79,000 Price: $200,000 Distributor $120,000 Price: $250,000 Nets:Nets: $79,000 Price: $200,000 cabinet, 100 original oilnoted paintings, cherry Service Company Wheel on one side,standing, buffer on Dual other spindle, side, $200. portrait artist. portrait artist.2 twin beds, full GRINDER: FREE 6” Both excellent condition, $200.

941-921-1597.

GRINDER: FREE standing, Dual spindle, 6” dining table, chairs & server, Distributor Nets: $120,000 Price: $250,000 Sales/ Service Plus Inventory Distributor Nets: $120,000 Price: $250,000 Nets: $12,000/mo.

Price $150,000 4 Herman Miller chairs, G. Nelson table, odd 941-951-6022.

Wheel Wheel on on one one side, side, buffer buffer on on other other side, side, $200. $200. electric bed, queen bed set, easels, Sales/ Service Plus Inventory Nets: $210,000 Price $400,000 Sales/ Service Plus Inventory LADY’S PATTY Berg Irons, Putter, 3, 5, 7 Woods, Miller chairs, 50's & 60's lamps, 50's baby WWW.ABBEXINC.COM 4 Herman Miller chairs, G. Nelson table, odd 4 photography Herman Millerlights, chairs, G. Nelson odd 941-951-6022.

941-951-6022. cedar chest, table, flat TVs, KITCHEN oval,941-918-2767.

4 chairs. Also end table.

Golf Bag &TABLE Balls. $39. cabinet, over 100 original oillamps, paintings, cherry Nets: $210,000 Price ServiceAlexander Company Nets: Steve $210,000 Price $400,000 $400,000 Miller chairs, 50's & 50's baby Miller chairs, 50's & 60's 60's 50's baby recliner, bookcases, 60'slamps, dinette, chests, Both excellent condition, $200.

941-921-1597.

KITCHEN TABLE oval, 4 chairs.

Also end table. dining table, chairs & server, 2 twin beds, full KITCHEN TABLE oval, 4 chairs. Also end table. cabinet, over 100 original oil paintings, cherry cabinet, over 100 original oil paintings, cherry Service Company Nets: $12,000/mo.

Price $150,000 Service Company dressers, Astin-Wit piano, cherry hutch & IF YOU need a Housekeeper, give me call.

MARCO FUTON: Brand new, brown color, never Both electric bed, queen bed set, easels, Both excellent excellent condition, condition, $200. $200. 941-921-1597.

941-921-1597. dining table, server, 22files, twin beds, dining table, chairs &fireplace, server, twin beds, full full LADY’S PATTY Irons, Putter, 3, 5, 7 Woods, server, Heatchairs Surge& Kubota Nets: $12,000/mo.

WWW.ABBEXINC.COM Nets: $12,000/mo. Price Price $150,000 $150,000 941-879-1989 Mirian. used.

Must sell. Berg $200.00 O.B.O. 941-400-9099. photography lights, cedar chest, flat TVs, electric bed, queen bed set, easels, electric queen bed set, easels, Golf BagPATTY & Balls.Berg $39.Irons, 941-918-2767.

Murraybed, mower, Snapper mower, bikes, LADY’S Putter, LADY’S PATTY Berg Irons, Putter, 3, 3, 5, 5, 77 Woods, Woods, tractor, WWW.ABBEXINC.COM Steve Alexander WWW.ABBEXINC.COM JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down recliner, bookcases, 60's dinette, chests, photography lights, cedar chest, photography lights, cedar chest, flat flat TVs, TVs, OLD ROCKER, rug, $65, African yard equipment, Golf && Balls. $39.

941-918-2767.

Golf Bag Bag Balls.$25, $39.Pakistani 941-918-2767.

Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes Steve Alexander dressers, Astin-Wit piano, cherry hutch & Steve Alexander IF YOU need a Housekeeper, give me call. recliner, 60's dinette, chests, MARCO FUTON: Brand new, brown Point color, never recliner, bookcases, bookcases, 60's dinette, chests, trade beads, 100/$100, Stickney area. & more. customers.

Earn up to $10,000 Month+ server, Heat Surge fireplace, files, Kubota 941-879-1989 Mirian. dressers, Astin-Wit piano, cherry hutch & used.

Must sell. $200.00 O.B.O. 941-400-9099. dressers, Astin-Wit piano, cherry hutch & IF YOU need a Housekeeper, give me IF YOU need a Housekeeper, give me call. call.

MARCO 941-600-3596.

MARCO FUTON: FUTON: Brand Brand new, new, brown brown color, color, never never Call 941-907-8141 tractor, Murray mower, Snapperfiles, mower, bikes, server, Heat Surge fireplace, Kubota server, Heat Surge fireplace, files, Kubota 941-879-1989 Mirian.

941-879-1989 Mirian. FRANCHISE: $950 Down used. used. Must Must sell. sell. $200.00 $200.00 O.B.O. O.B.O. 941-400-9099.

941-400-9099.

JAN PRO CLEANING Sale

by Julie McClure.

OLD ROCKER, $25, Pakistani rug, $65, African yard equipment, ROUND TABLE 4 Chairs All wood painted, $45. tractor, tractor, Murray Murray mower, mower, Snapper mower, bikes, bikes, JAN Required, for growth, Includes QualitySnapper Sales. mower, CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down JAN PRO PROFinancing CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down trade beads, 100/$100, Stickney Point area.

HelpAvailable Wanted more.

OLD ROCKER, $25, Pakistani rug, 48" with leaf.

941-650-8181.

OLD60" ROCKER, $25, Pakistani rug, $65, $65, African African yard yard&equipment, equipment, customers.

Earn up to $10,000for Month+ Everything priced.

No long lines, Organized Required, Financing Available growth, Includes Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes 941-600-3596. trade trade beads, beads, 100/$100, 100/$100, Stickney Stickney Point Point area. area. & more. & more.

Call 941-907-8141 parking & No preferences given to customers.

Earn customers.

Earn up up to to $10,000 $10,000 Month+ Month+ SCHWINN EXERCYCLE: like new, $99.

Sale by Julie McClure.

941-600-3596.

941-600-3596.

ADVERTISING SALES "special people".

ROUND TABLE Call Call 941-907-8141 941-907-8141 941-349 1444. 4 Chairs All wood painted, $45.

Quality Sales.

Sale Sale by

by Julie Julie McClure.

McClure.

Help Wanted The Sky’s the LIMIT. 48" 60" with leaf.44941-650-8181.

ROUND TABLE Chairs ROUND TABLE Chairs All All wood wood painted, painted, $45. $45.

Everything priced.

No long lines, Organized Sales.

Quality Sales.

See pictures &Quality late additions or changes at TIRES: FOUR 225/65R, 5/32 of tread.

Help Wanted Help Wanted 48" leaf.

941-650-8181.

48" 60" 60" with with leaf.17”, 941-650-8181. parkingpriced. & No preferences given to Everything No Organized Everything priced.

No long long lines, lines, Organized SCHWINNCallEXERCYCLE: like new, $99.

Advertising sales positions rarely open at www.estatesales.net $60/OBO. Robert, (941) 924-0876.

ADVERTISING SALES "special people". given parking No parking & & No preferences preferences given to to 941-349 1444.EXERCYCLE: The Observer Group. Because our sales SCHWINN SCHWINN EXERCYCLE: like like new, new, $99. $99.

The Sky’s the SALES LIMIT. ADVERTISING "special people".

ADVERTISING SALESis the limit.

WOOD TABLE with leaves and 4 chairs $50.

4 "special people". executives know the sky really 941-349 1444.

941-349 1444.

See pictures & late additions or changes at TIRES: FOUR set 17”, 5/32 Osprey. of tread.

The Sky’s the LIMIT. The Sky’s the LIMIT. piece bedroom $75.225/65R, 941-323-7208 There’s no limit to what they earn. All it takes Advertising sales positions rarely open at www.estatesales.net $60/OBO. Call Robert, (941) 924-0876.

See & TIRES: 17”, 5/32 See pictures pictures & late late additions additions or or changes changes at at TIRES: FOUR FOUR 17”, 225/65R, 225/65R, 5/32 of of tread. tread. is...the right person. To fly successfully in our The Observer Group.

Because sales Advertising sales positions open at www.estatesales.net Advertising sales positions rarelyour open at $60/OBO. Call Robert, (941) 924-0876. www.estatesales.net $60/OBO. Call Robert, (941) 924-0876.

Antiques/Collectibles HUGE RUMMAGE SALE limitless sky, you will need: rarely WOOD TABLE with leaves and 4 chairs $50. 4 executives knowGroup. the sky really isour the sales limit.

The Observer Because The Observer Group.

Because our sales Saturday, March 10 8 am – 3 pm Experience selling top-of-the-line, piece bedroom set 941-323-7208 Osprey.

WOOD TABLE with leaves and $50.

44 There’s no limit tothe what they earn.is it takes WOOD TABLE with$75. leaves and 44 chairs chairs $50.

ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th executives know sky really the limit. executives know sky really isAll the limit.

Old K-Mart Store, next to Staples quality services or the products piece set $75.

941-323-7208 is...the right person.

To fly successfully our piece bedroom bedroom set Art $75.and 941-323-7208 Osprey.

Century Furniture, Collectibles.Osprey.

Call Ren There’s no limit to what they earn.

All it takes There’s no limit to what they earn.

All itin takes Beneva & S Tamiami Trail (US41) Impeccable Integrity Antiques/Collectibles HUGE RUMMAGE SALE limitless sky,person. you willTo need: Selby, 941-822-9092. fly in is...the right is...the right person.

To fly successfully successfully in our our Record of calling on decision makers Saturday, March 10 8 am – 3 pm -limitless Experience selling top-of-the-line, Antiques/Collectibles HUGE RUMMAGE Antiques/Collectibles HUGE RUMMAGE SALE limitless sky, you need: sky, you will will need: consistently Household items, Clothing,SALE jewelry, toys Boundless energy to prospect ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th Old K-MartMarch Store,10 next to Staples services or products Saturday, 88 am –– 33 pm Autos and ForCollectibles.

Sale Saturday, March 10 am pm --- quality Experience selling top-of-the-line, Experience selling top-of-the-line, books, artwork, sporting goods, tools Record of success in a fast-paced environment Century Ren ALWAYS BUYING: && 19th ALWAYSFurniture, BUYING:ArtFine Fine antique antique 18th 18thCall 19th Beneva & SStore, Tamiami Trail (US41) Impeccable Integrity Old K-Mart next to Staples Old K-Mart Store, next to Staples quality services or quality services or products products small appliances, gardening equipment - Desire to reach the sky Selby, 941-822-9092.

Century Furniture, and Call Century Furniture, Art Art and Collectibles.

Collectibles.

Call Ren Ren 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Convertible, Record of calling on decision makers Beneva & Tamiami Trail (US41) Beneva… &S S Tamiami Trail (US41) Impeccable Integrity Impeccable Integrity AND MORE !!!

Selby, Selby, 941-822-9092.

941-822-9092.

Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles! White/Grey Household items, Clothing, jewelry, toys -- Record Boundless energy to prospectmakers consistently of calling on decision Record of calling on decision makers What’s the payback?

Autos For Sale Leather, $15,000.

941-383-6417. books, artwork, goods, tools -- Record of success in prospect a fast-paced environment Household items, Clothing, jewelry, toys Household items,sporting Clothing, jewelry, toys Boundless energy to consistently Boundless energy to prospect consistently Proceeds Benefit Personal satisfaction. Professional satisfaction.

Autos For Sale Autos For Sale small appliances, gardening equipment Desire to reach the sky books, artwork, sporting goods, tools books, artwork, sporting goods, tools Record of success in a fast-paced environment Record of success in a fast-paced environment 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Convertible, The Oaks Women’s Club Scholarship Fund Financial satisfaction. Great work environment.

2007 PONTIAC G6, Red Convertible, 6,000 Miles. … ANDgardening MORE !!! equipment small small appliances, appliances, gardening equipment -- Desire Desire to to reach reach the the sky sky Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles!Convertible, White/Grey 1999 SL500, 22 Seat $14,000.

941-552-8461.

1999 MERCEDES MERCEDES SL500, Seat Convertible, What’s the payback? … … AND AND MORE MORE !!! !!!

Leather, 941-383-6417.

Separate Hard Only LIMITED TIME OFFER. ACT TODAY. Separate$15,000.

Hard Top. Top. Only 34,806 34,806 Miles!

Miles! White/Grey White/Grey Proceeds Benefit Personal satisfaction.

Professional What’s payback?

2009 PORSCHE Boxster, 15,000 miles, Midnight What’s the payback? satisfaction.

HUGE SALE! Christ Church of Longboat Key. Leather, Send your the qualifications to: Leather, $15,000. $15,000. 941-383-6417.

941-383-6417.

The Oaks Women’s ClubBenefit Scholarship Fund Financial satisfaction.

Great work environment.

2007 PONTIAC G6,Loaded.

Red Convertible, 6,000SportMiles.

Proceeds Proceeds Personal satisfaction. satisfaction.

Blue/Tan Interior, Navigation, Personaljraleigh@yourobserver.com satisfaction. Professional Professional satisfaction.

6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.Benefit Saturday, March 10, $14,000.

941-552-8461.

The Oaks Women’s Club Scholarship Fund The Oaks Women’s Club Scholarship Fund Financial satisfaction.

Great work environment.

2007 PONTIAC G6, Red Convertible, 6,000 Miles.

Crono, Bose System. $40,500.

Original price, Financial satisfaction.

Great work environment.

2007 PONTIAC G6, Red Convertible, 6,000 Miles.

8:30 - 2:30. Clothing, jewelry, housewares, LIMITED TIME OFFER. ACT TODAY. $14,000.

941-552-8461. $64,000. $14,000. 941-387-1323.

941-552-8461. electronics, books & more.

2009 PORSCHE Boxster, 15,000 miles, Midnight HUGE SALE! Christ Church of Longboat Key. SendTIME your OFFER. qualifications to: LIMITED ACT LIMITED TIME OFFER. ACT TODAY. TODAY. Blue/Tan Interior,Boxster, Loaded.

Navigation, Sport6400 of Mexico Saturday, MarchKey. 10, 2009 15,000 miles, 2009 PORSCHE PORSCHE Boxster, 15,000 miles, Midnight Midnight jraleigh@yourobserver.com HUGE SALE! Christ Church of HUGEGulf SALE! ChristDrive.

Church of Longboat Longboat Key. Send Send your your qualifications qualifications to: to: Autos Wanted Crono, System. $40,500.

Original Sportprice, 8:30 -Gulf 2:30.

Clothing, jewelry, housewares, Blue/Tan Interior, Loaded.

Navigation, Blue/TanBose Interior, Loaded.

Navigation, Sport6400 of Drive.

Saturday, March 6400 Gulf of Mexico Mexico Drive.

Saturday, March 10, 10, jraleigh@yourobserver.com jraleigh@yourobserver.com OUR BOOKS 1/2 Price $64,000.

941-387-1323. electronics, books & more.jewelry, Crono, System. $40,500. price, Crono, Bose Bose System. $40,500.

Original price, 8:30 Clothing, AUTOS WANTED! Let me take theOriginal hassle out of 8:30 -- 2:30.

2:30.

Clothing, housewares, BEE RIDGEjewelry, BOOKS housewares, $64,000.

941-387-1323. $64,000.

941-387-1323. electronics, &&Bee more. selling your car. Cash offered today! Call Mike, electronics, books books more.

4104 Ridge Road 941-713-2277.Autos Wanted Bee Plaza OURRidge BOOKS 1/2 Price Autos Wanted Autos Wanted Trade-In yourBOOKS Paperbacks AUTOS WANTED! Let me take the hassle out of BEE Consignments OUR BOOKS 1/2 OURRIDGE BOOKS 1/2 Price Price selling car. Cash offered Call out Mike, CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR 941-377-8998 AUTOS WANTED! Let take the of AUTOSyour WANTED! Let me me take today! the hassle hassle out of 4104 Bee Ridge Road BEE BOOKS BEE RIDGE RIDGE BOOKS 941-713-2277.

(Sarasota, FL) ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & Mike, 19th selling car. offered today!

Call selling your your car. Cash Cash offered today!

Call Mike, Bee Plaza Road 4104 Bee 4104Ridge Bee Ridge Ridge Road Teach motor disabled children (0-21 years) Century Furniture, Art and Collectibles. Call Ren 941-713-2277.

941-713-2277.

Trade-In your Paperbacks Bee Ridge Plaza Bee Ridge Plaza Consignments motor, cognitive, and self care skills.

Selby, 941-822-9092.

General Merchandise CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR 941-377-8998 Trade-In your Trade-In your Paperbacks Paperbacks Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Conductive Consignments Consignments (Sarasota, FL)INSTRUCTOR ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th HOT TUB: seats CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION 941-377-8998 CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR 941-377-8998 5 with lounger, 24 jets, 5HP. Education and 10 months of experience as a Dirt Bikes/Go-Carts/Mopeds Teach motor disabled children (0-21 years) Century and antique Collectibles.

Ren Never used. $1695. 941-462-0633.

(Sarasota, FL) ALWAYS BUYING: 18th && 19th (Sarasota, FL)Mail ALWAYSFurniture, BUYING:ArtFine Fine antique 18thCall 19th Conductor-Teacher required. resume to: motor, cognitive, and self care skills.

Selby, 941-822-9092.

Teach disabled children (0-21 Century Art Ren Teach motor motor disabled children (0-21 years) years) Century Furniture, Furniture, Art and and Collectibles.

Collectibles.

Call Ren ELECTRIC BIKES and Trikes.

No Gas, noCall license, General Merchandise Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Attn: Power Chair, never used, $400.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Conductive motor, cognitive, and self Selby, motor, cognitive, and self care care skills.

Selby, 941-822-9092. no reg.941-822-9092.

40 miles on charge, 20mph in Ruskin. JAZZY SELECT HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park,skills.

FL 32792 General Merchandise General Merchandise HOT TUB: seats 5 with lounger, 24 jets, 5HP. 941-323-7208 Osprey.

Education degree and 10 or months of experience as a Bikes/Go-Carts/Mopeds Bachelor’s in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent equivalent in Conductive Conductive CallDirt 718-877-1710 Never used. seats $1695.55941-462-0633.

HOT with 24 jets, Conductor-Teacher required.

Mail resume HOT TUB: TUB: seats with lounger, lounger, 24 jets, 5HP. 5HP. Education of as aa Education and and 10 10 months months of experience experience asto: Dirt Bikes/Go-Carts/Mopeds Dirt Bikes/Go-Carts/Mopeds NEW WOOD WINE Rack, vertical or horizontal ELECTRIC BIKES and Trikes. No Gas, no license, Never $1695.

941-462-0633.

Conductive Education Center Orlando, Attn: Never used. used. $1695.

941-462-0633.

DRIVERS-EXPERIENCED OTR:of $1500 Sign-On. Conductor-Teacher required.

Mail resume to: Conductor-Teacher required.

Mail resume to: Garage/Moving/Estate Sales JAZZY SELECT Power Chair, never used, $400. set-up, 42 bottles, $100.

Igloo Wine Refrigerator, no reg. 40 BIKES miles on 20mph in Ruskin.

ELECTRIC and Trikes.

Gas, HR, 3377out.

Forsyth Road, Winter FL 32792 ELECTRIC BIKES andcharge, Trikes. No No Gas, no no license, license, Stainless, 7-10 days Apply Online: www.heyl.net Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Attn: Conductive Education Center ofPark, Orlando, Attn: 941-323-7208 Osprey. outdoor use, 25never bottles, JAZZY Power Chair, used, $400.

JAZZY SELECT SELECT Power Chair, never used, $100. $400. 800-973-9161.

Call 718-877-1710 no reg.

40 miles on charge, 20mph in Ruskin. no reg.

40 miles on charge, 20mph in Ruskin.

Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 32792 **********TWO ESTATE SALES THIS WEEK********* Upgraded Craft-made Bath Vanity, 62”L, includes 941-323-7208 Osprey.

941-323-7208 Osprey.

NEW WOOD WINE Rack, vertical or horizontal Call 718-877-1710 Call 718-877-1710 TIME: Mature person Oval under-mount Sink, Granite Countertop Grade PART BYGarage/Moving/Estate NANCY DUNN LLC DRIVERS-EXPERIENCED OTR: with $1500restaurant Sign-On. Sales set-up, 42 bottles, $100.

Igloo Wineor Refrigerator, NEW WOOD vertical horizontal NEW WOOD WINE vertical or horizontal evenings per week.

Apply at: C, Satin nickelWINE pulls, Rack, 1Rack, yr. old, 8-drawer, $1,200. experience, 941-925-1993 7-10 days out.2 Apply Online: www.heyl.net DRIVERS-EXPERIENCED OTR: $1500 Sign-On. DRIVERS-EXPERIENCED OTR: $1500 Sign-On. Stainless, outdoor use, 25 bottles, $100.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales set-up, bottles, $100.

Igloo Refrigerator, Garage/Moving/Estate Sales set-up, 42 42Stained bottles, Glass $100. Chain Igloo Wine Wine Refrigerator, Pendant Light, $100. (2) WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM 800-973-9161.

Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. FRI. 9AM-2PM 7-10 days out.

Apply Online: www.heyl.net 7-10 days out.

Apply Online: www.heyl.net **********TWO ESTATE SALES THIS WEEK********* Upgraded Craft-made Bath Vanity, 62”L, includes Stainless, outdoor use, bottles, Stainless, outdoor use, 25 25 coordinates bottles, $100. $100.

Hand Painted glass Sconces, with 800-973-9161.

5455 Crestlake Blvd.

(Wilkinson & Honore) FACILITATOR & Lines, other office skills, 20 Heyl 800-973-9161.

Heyl Truck Truck Lines, Inc. Inc. restaurant PART TIME: Mature person with Oval under-mount Sink,Bath Granite Countertop Grade PHONE BY NANCY DUNN LLC **********TWO ESTATE SALES Craft-made Vanity, 62”L, includes **********TWO ESTATE SALES THIS THIS WEEK********* WEEK********* Upgraded Upgraded Craft-made Bath Vanity, 62”L, includes Light, $100.

6-12’ Glass end Drapery Rod, $25. hours. Good people, phone and computer skills SAT. 9AM-2PM experience, 2 evenings per week.

Apply at: C, Satin nickel pulls, 1 yr. old, 8-drawer, $1,200.

941-925-1993 PART TIME: Mature person with restaurant Oval under-mount Sink, Granite Countertop Grade PART TIME: Mature person with restaurant BY NANCY DUNN LLC Oval under-mount Sink,

BY NANCY DUNN LLC Boston Sound Bar & Granite WirelessCountertop Woofer, Grade $125. required. Hours: 9AM-2:30PM. 941-359-4296.

4901 Hidden Oaks Trail WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM Pendant Stained Glass Light, $100.

(2) experience, FRI. 9AM-2PM C, pulls, 11 yr. old, 8-drawer, $1,200. experience, 22 evenings evenings per per week. week. Apply Apply at: at: C, Satin Satin nickel nickel pulls, yr.Chain old, 8-drawer, $1,200.

941-925-1993 941-925-1993 Emerson Carrera Upgraded Ceiling Fan with Light (off Bahia Vista near Hand Painted glass Sconces, coordinates with WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM Pendant Stained Glass Chain Light, $100.

(2) WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM 5455 Crestlake Blvd.Honore) (Wilkinson & Honore) Pendant Stained Glass Chain Light, $100.

(2) RESEARCH PHONE FACILITATOR & other for office 20 FRI. COORDINATOR busyskills, clinical FRI. 9AM-2PM 9AM-2PM Kit & Blades, assembled, matches Bath Vanity, Light, $100.

6-12’ Glass end Drapery Rod, $25.

Please visit my Website for Pictures & Hand Painted glass Sconces, coordinates with Hand 941-907-0444.

Painted glass Sconces, coordinates with research SAT. hours. phone and computer skills sitepeople, wanted Bradenton office.

5455 Crestlake 5455 9AM-2PM Crestlake Blvd.

Blvd. (Wilkinson (Wilkinson && Honore) Honore) PHONE FACILITATOR &&for other office skills, 20 $250.

PHONEGood FACILITATOR other office skills, 20 Boston Sound Bar & Wireless Woofer, Information: www.estatesalesbynancydunn.com Light, 6-12’ Glass end Rod, $25.

Light, $100. $100.

6-12’ Glass end Drapery Drapery Rod,$125. $25. Commitment required.

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New Listing at Pelican Cove

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Selling the Best of Sarasota...

Sandy and Jerry Strom

Light and bright, amazingly peaceful townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room and large dining room overlooking natural foilage with a peek of Clower Creek. Updated, nice tile, glassed-in lanai off master bedroom. Private patio and deck. Listen to the birds, stroll to one of six swimming pools, 3 clubhouses, tennis courts or marina with private access to Marker 48.

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3 BR/3.1BA sits on tropical setting.

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Call Susan Keal at 941.320.1689 or Lee Byron at 941.350.5542

Coldwell Banker Siesta Key Office Leaders

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Built to be the premier condominium resort on Siesta Key and #1 Beach in USA. 2BR/2BA unit has Gulf views, new A/C and turnkey furnished.

MLS# A3951029 Offered at $570,000

Sandy: 941.650.8297 Jerry: 941.650.8294

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ChristyYourNeff Siesta Key Connection....

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Call Marianne LeBar at 941.650.0337 Surprising Bay Views on Siesta Key...

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OPEN HOUSE Spanish Main Yacht Club SUN., MAR. 11, 12-3 pm A beautifully remodeled home nestled between the Gulf 594 Spanish S. Drive of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Direct water access is only steps away from your front door & the community marina. This immaculate Longboat Key Turnkey Furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath connected villa is designer perfect with beautiful upgrades throughout. Kitchen has quartz countertops, tile backsplash, tile flooring, recessed lighting & newer appliances. The Great Room opens up into a formal dining area. Gorgeous tile, recessed lighting and new windows with plantation shutters bring in lots of natural light. Remodeled baths have quartz counter tops, new hardware and upgraded tile work.

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High ceilings, light & bright, immaculate condition on 190 ft. of water frontage. This Sorrento Shores 3BR/3.5BA features your own private dock with lift. Large patio and a large pool & spa. Near Intracoastal & Beach. $799,000.

Harvey Lovelace 941-586-6133

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This impeccably maintained and beautifully appointed Dolphin Bay Condo has serene intracoastal water views. This delightful residence lives like a private home with high ceilings & large living space.

Private Garage included $680,000.

$1,995,000

Darcy Jahn 941-586-2060 WeCoverTheKey.com

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Can you find another house 112 feet to the beach for $749,000? Large rooms and high ceilings, this very desirable well built home is presented in immaculate condition.

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Good Buy at $ 329,900.

Behind ivy covered walls, this charming 4BR/4BA direct bay front residence is waiting for a new owner. The home was completely renovated in 2002 with exquisite quality and attention to detail and is close to Southside Village, downtown and the beaches. Direct bay views from your patio with spectacular sunsets. A protected boat basin and a 10,000lb lift provide the ideal place for your boat.

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“We’re the kind of retired people who want to keep living it up,” says Kay Siebold, right, with Barbara Bostic, left. “What else would we be doing during all day?

Going out to eat? How many times can you go out to eat?”

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Whether they’re tap dancing in sequins or getting down to Lady Gaga, Kay Siebold and Barbara Bostic are proving the Sarasota Silver Stars are much too young at heart to be a senior theater troupe.

If retirement is meant for playing, then Kay Siebold and Barbara Bostic are at the top of their game.

As members of the Sarasota Silver Stars, Siebold and Bostic are actresses, singers, dancers and poster girls for agelessness.

Tall, fit and dressed in matching black leggings, it’s easy to see why the two friends and fellow performers spend so much time at the Players Theatre.

They love the spotlight — and the spotlight loves them.

“We want the community to see how much fun we have,” Siebold says.

“And we need men,” Bostic adds.

The two women giggle, and Bostic blushes.

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“Oh, you know what I mean,” she says. “We could use more men in the group. The group needs men. Not us.”

Not every female performer can coerce her husband to go on stage, as Siebold has done with her husband, Wayne, a retired elementary school principal. He is among only a handful of men on the Silver Stars roster and will appear as a bumbling magician in the troupe’s March 17 show.

“My husband never thought of himself as an actor,” Siebold says. “Then, all of a sudden he’s in all these skits. I see it all the time. People are afraid to say they’re actors. And then they start pulling it out of themselves.”

The women are seated at a table in the lobby at the Players Theatre, kvetching about the Academy Awards: who looked frail (Angelina Jolie) and who looked adorable (Michelle Williams).

They say the theater feels like their second home. Bostic jokes that without it, she’d constantly be in her kids’ hair.

To sit at a table beside these women is invigorating. Even their director and choreographer, Berry Ayers, who moonlights as Sarasota’s favorite foulmouthed drag queen, Beneva Fruitville, says Siebold and Bostic keep him “on his toes.”

Named after Sarasota Senior Theatre founder Irene Silver, the Silver Stars was born in May out of the blending of two local theater troupes: The Sarasota Senior Theatre, which Silver founded more than 12 years ago, and The Players Follies, for

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Kay Siebold and Barbara Bostic, far left, dressed to kill in the “Cell Block Tango” from “Chicago.” which Siebold served as dance captain.

A nonprofit organization comprised of about 60 members ages 50 and up, the Silver Stars meets three times a week and stages two main stage productions and several lobby shows a year.

“I don’t have any formal training because growing up we couldn’t afford it,” Bostic says. “I used to sing and dance at home to all the big musical numbers, dreaming that one day I’d be able to dance on stage. (Silver Stars) has given me the ability to live out a fantasy.”

A former Miss Rhode Island, Bostic, a Longboat Key resident, is a self-effacing mother-of-two who once represented her home state in the 1966 Miss Universe pageant.

“There was no talent portion,”

IF YOU GO The Sarasota Silver Stars will perform “The Golden Age of Broadway” at 7 p.m.

March 17, in the lobby at the Players Theatre. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 365-2494. she explains. “Miss Universe was beauty, face, figure, then brains.”

A pageant girl to this day, she placed first in the swimsuit competition at the “Ms. Longboat Key: 50 and Fabulous” contest held seven years ago during the town’s 50th anniversary celebration.

A former flight attendant for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines, Bostic spent most of her

career working as a beauty consultant for Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder cosmetic companies.

Siebold, however, has tapdanced her entire life.

A trained dancer and teacher, she taught tap and jazz for 16 years in Saudi Arabia, traveling with her students all over the country before moving in 1997 to Sarasota.

She came to the Players four years ago to perform in the theater’s Broadway musicals, landing roles in “The Producers,” “Oklahoma,” “Seussical,” “Anything Goes” and “Dear World.”

It’s no wonder she has the musculature of a woman half her age.

“We try to avoid the term ‘senior,’” Siebold says. “We like to say we’re ‘experienced.’ I mean … look, the Silver Stars goes to senior centers and assisted-living facilities to perform.”

Siebold has a point. And in case you missed it, her neon orange pedicure and stiletto heels should remind you: She’s no old lady.

In fact, the self-described “glamma” (not grandma) is so loath to share her age that she refrains from ordering discounted coffee at McDonald’s.

And when filling out forms at doctors’ offices, she likes to write “contemporary” in the age blank.

To illustrate how contemporary she really is, Siebold reaches for a photo album and flips open to a snapshot of herself, Bostic and four other Silver Stars dressed in black fishnet stockings, corsets and garter belts ­­— the costumes from their

Siebold can still squeak out a tap in stilettos.

IF YOU TAP Kay Siebold is teaching a tap workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 12 through March 15, at The Players Theatre. Price is $50.

version of “Chicago’s” “Cell Block Tango.”

“Oh, look at us,” Bostic says.

“It’s funny because I was never one to stand up in class and do a monologue. I’d have rather faked a sickness and gone to the nurse’s office.”

Now she’s covering Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” in racy costumes, often of her own design.

“It helps to keep yourself together,” she says of flaunting her body after 50.

“Of course, we’re always trying to out-do one another,” Siebold adds.

“Yeah, and you’re always winning,” Bostic groans.

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+ Ringling students grab Academy Award And the Oscar goes to … now serving his second term as whoever got lucky enough to academy president, spoke to hold the statue last Friday students in the college’s digital during Tom Sherak’s tour of filmmaking and computer aniRingling College of Art mation programs. and Design.

In addition to waxSherak, the presiing inspirational about dent of the Academy his own journey, Sherak of Motion Picture explained that students Arts and Sciences, can find a bounty of was in town last internship and grant week to give a preopportunities on the sentation to Ringling Academy Awards’ webCollege donors and site. clients of PNC Wealth Tom Sherak And, then, he pulled Management. out an actual Oscar.

Following his lecture According to RCAD developThursday night, Sherak and ment officer Mary Lee Richey, his wife, Madeline, toured the the statue was bigger and RCAD campus Friday morning heavier than she imagined in the company of President Dr. — 8.5 pounds and 13 inches Larry Thompson. tall, to be exact.

The actor/producer, who is “All my life I wanted to carry an Academy Award,” Richey says. “It was a great surprise.

We didn’t know he was going to bring it.”

Prior to Sherak’s tenure, the statue was routinely kept under lock and key. However, in an effort to make the Academy seem less stodgy, the president has begun to travel with the award.

Courtesy photos Fortunately for Sherak, Oscar Ringling College seniors is a light dresser. TSA screenTingting Li and Cassie Otte rub ers rarely have to ask him to elbows with Oscar. remove his shoes or belt.

God bless the USA and the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

On Monday, the company announced the lineup for it 54th season, and all I’ve got to say is red, white and blue never looked so colorful.

Next fall, the company will kick off a five-year project focused on American theater. Dubbed the “American Character” project, the series will celebrate, over the course of five seasons, the people, culture and history of the United States.

First on the patriotic program: the Founding Fathers’ musical “1776,” directed by Frank Galati.

+ Ballet nabs second Kennedy Center gig The Sarasota Ballet will continue its Washington, D.C., hot streak next year, when the company performs in June 2013 as part of the Kennedy Center’s “Ballet Across America” program.

One of nine companies invited to dance in the festival, Sarasota Ballet will likely perform a work by British choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, whose work has helped the company stand out in the American ballet industry.

In October, the organization danced George Balanchine’s “Diamonds” with the Kennedy Center’s resident company, Suzanne Farrell Ballet.

“Next year we’ll be there in our own right,” says Director Iain Webb, who met the festival’s organizer, Meg Booth, during his time last fall in Washington, D.C. The news comes after Webb

If you think Galati’s interpretation of Victorian-era London was spot-on in “My Fair Lady,” wait until you see him recreate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The original Broadway production opened in 1969 and went on to win three Tony Awards — that’s one more Tony than Galati has on his mantle.

Best of luck to resident hair and makeup artist Michelle Hart, as she begins the tedious task of customizing powdered wigs.

The theater also announced its 2013 shows, starting with Kaufman and Hart’s Pulitzer Prize-winning ode to wacky/lovable American

families (“You Can’t Take it With You”); David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning ode to real-estate greed (“Glengarry Glen Ross”); Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prizewinning ode to feminism (“The Heidi Chronicles”); and Bruce Norris’ Pulitzer Prize-winning ode to Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” (“Clybourne Park”).

Throw in Ken Ludwig’s murder mystery “The Games Afoot,” one to-be-announced world premiere and a new dance musical helmed by “Bonnie & Clyde” director Jeff Calhoun, and you’ve got one roaring repertory season.

I know the expression is “united we stand,” but, in this case, I’d say “united we sit” sounds about right.

announced this week that the company would stage a circusthemed “Nutcracker” by Matthew Hart, the British choreographer behind this year’s season-opener, “Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Fantasy.”

The new “Nutcracker,” which will be set to live music by the Sarasota Orchestra, will be staged Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and play Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, in Clearwater.

What else can we expect next season from Webb and company, aside from a Ringling-esque “Nutcracker” and another Kennedy Center engagement?

The season leads off Oct. 26, with a guest spot by the New Yorkbased Paul Taylor Dance Company at the FSU Performing Arts Center, followed by a performance in November of one of Taylor’s most popular works — “Company B,” a modern take on America on the verge of World War II.

The 2013 season begins with three back-to-back premieres of Ashton ballets, including the choreographer’s full-length masterpiece, “La fille mal gardée,” (“The Wayward Daughter”) in April at the Van Wezel.

In keeping with the popularity of its “Theatre of Dreams” program, the season will end in May with an original program choreographed by principal dancers Ricardo Graziano and Kate Honea at the FSU Performing Arts Center. According to Webb, Honea’s piece will be set to live music by a local performingarts organization.

And, if that’s not enough, the director is gearing up for 2014, when he will undertake one of his most ambitious projects to date: an international festival devoted entirely to performing Ashton’s work.

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As we argue class distinction in our own >> ‘A Separation’ country, Farhadi explores Iran’s. The anger that develops among his characters is someThis year’s recipient of the Oscar for Best times based on the perception that rich Foreign Language Film was “A Separation.”

It’s the story of marital conflict, caring for an people always prevail. Resentment begins to ailing parent, keeping secrets and telling lies. fuel hatred and, eventually, violence ensues And, although it’s set in present-day Iran, the in the film. message that the film puts forth is universal.

In the opening scene, Nader (Peyman Moadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami), a middle-class couple, are seeking a divorce.

They sit before a judge (heard but unseen) and stare into the camera as they make their case. Simin wants to move abroad to provide a better life for their daughter, Termeh Courtesy of Sony Classics (Sarina Farhadi), while Leila Hatami and Peyman Moadi portray a married couple who Nader wants to remain want a divorce in “A Separation.” in Tehran to care for Farhadi admits that he takes a long time his Alzheimer’s-stricken father.

When the judge refuses to grant a divorce, to choose his actors, and it pays off — big time. The ensemble of men and women Simin and Nader agree to a separation. he casts is nothing less than perfection. At Simin moves in with her parents, and Termeh, in a well thought-out move, remains times, I felt as though I were watching a documentary because of the authenticity with her father. She knows that her mother that the actors exuded. The delicate and yet will never leave her behind. Nader hires forceful script is so well balanced that we, as a caregiver, Razieh (Sareh Bayat), who is pregnant. Razieh, a strict Muslim, keeps the an audience, are unable to take sides with anyone. job a secret from her hot-headed husband, At the heart of “A Separation” is the story Hodjat (Shahab Hosseini), knowing he’d of a married couple. But oppression, class never approve of her working for a man. distinction and doing the right thing play All hell breaks loose when Nader accuses Razieh of abusing his father and of theft. An prominently in its telling. “A Separation” inadvertent shove by Nader causes Razieh to is one of those rare intimate films, which miscarry. Or does it? As this fascinating film deserves a second look because you leave the theater with unanswered questions. unfolds, we’re never quite sure who’s telling — Pam Nadon the truth. I’m not certain if director/writer

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Sean Anderson, another Sarasota stalwart, did a magnificent job last year as the good and courageous John Proctor in Robert >> Sarasota Opera: ‘Otello’ Ward’s “The Crucible.” Some of that goodEsultate! Sarasota Opera can exult in ness is still with him as Iago, the connivits new production of “Otello.” This guting, malevolent genius of evil, but the text, wrenching chronicle of evil incarnate is music and trappings of the role eventually Verdi’s retelling of the Shakespearean tragmanage to erase the singer’s innate sweetedy, but, with librettist Arrigo Boito’s assisness, and we begin to see Iago and not tance, it’s even more powerful and poignant Sean. His strong baritone is showing some than the playwright could have imagined. rough edges at the very top, but his Iago It was just four years ago that the is well sung and, as he slithers his way Sarasota Opera House had its massive reno- into Otello’s psyche, we begin to see what vation and re-opening. One of the achievecould, in a few years, be a portrayal of great ments of that renovation was the enlarging strength. His “Credo,” (written by Boito, not of the orchestra pit. And it’s that expansion Shakespeare) filled with pure hatred and that made this season’s production of Verdi’s malevolence, was almost too beautifully “Otello” possible. sung to be believed. But Anderson shows Still, it’s not just the enormous and spec- great potential to be truly terrifying. Iago is tacular instrumental forces in the pit and the quintessential Judas, bestowing kisses the seeming cast of thousands and brilliant like a snake and then stepping back and choral sound on stage that reaffirm the basking in the turmoil and terror. notion that live opera is more high definition Maria D’Amato is a stunning Desdemona. than anything we see on the screen. It’s the Her demeanor and voice radiate innocence singers that Artistic Director and conductor and love but, beneath that purity and goodVictor DeRenzi has amassed for this proness, we see courage, strength and the duction and the supple, believable staging kind of faith that’s steadfast even though

by Stephanie Sundine (once an operatic she knows she’s about to die. Her Fourth Desdemona, herself) that bring this tragedy Act “Salce” (“The Willow Song”) and “Ave into our souls.

Maria” were sung with the kind of control Those powerful opening notes Verdi wrote and radiance that Verdi must have heard as take us, like a great novel, smack into the he wrote these exquisite pieces. And her two uproar and tumult of the Cypriots, waiting moments of pure fear for her future — when through the storm for their hero and leader, she cries out to her friend, Emilia, and just the moor, Otello, to return from battle. before Otello strangles her — were positively His opening line, “Esultate!” tells us he’s bone chilling. defeated the Turks, but it’s the terrible web Heath Huberg’s Cassio, another pawn of intrigue, lies and jealousies on shore that in Iago’s woven web of deceit, was well lie in wait to defeat him. sung and acted. Huberg is a light tenor One of the most demanding and daunting and served as an excellent foil to Dávila’s roles in opera, Otello requires vocal strength, powerful sound. Cynthia Hanna, a Studio stamina and resilience, and Rafael Dávila, Artist, was a caring but knowing Emilia, but a tenor well-known to Sarasota Opera audishe came across as more of a servant than ences over the years, now is the embodifriend to Desdemona. We forget that she is ment of Otello. He has grown into a vibrant, married to Iago and knows his deceitfulness

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The smaller but still important roles of Roderigo (Mathew Edwardsen), Lodovico (Jeffrey Berbuan), Montano (Stephen Fish) and a Herald (Dimitre Lazich) were portrayed and sung with suitable strength. And, although the chorus didn’t have a chance to bask in the applause in a curtain call, the singers and chorus master Roger Bingaman should be commended for their rich sound and stellar performances.

Once again, the orchestra, under DeRenzi’s vigorous and knowledgeable direction, was impressive. From the offstage

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“It’s a good thing and a curse, too,” says WBTT house manager Myllanna McKinnon of the troupe’s close-knit vibe. “Sometimes you can get too comfortable. It’s good for performers to go out and experience how other theaters are run.” still come to your shows even though your chairs are uncomfortable,” she says. “We hope to get better chairs someday.”

Like many WBTT performers and crew members, McKinnon started with the company as a teenager, having grown up performing for founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs when he was a theater teacher at Sarasota’s Westcoast School for Human Development.

She notched her first WBTT production when she was 13

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non went on to dance in several more WBTT productions before deciding she was better suited for backstage work.

“Once I was on stage and I saw all the people at work behind the scenes, I found out I liked helping out,” McKinnon says. “Plus, I know what dancers have to go through to succeed. I love to dance. I’m just not the person who drops everything to move to New York and live in a shoebox.”

Resourceful and accommodating, McKinnon is the kind of person who loves to take care of people and solve problems.

She’s the middle child in a family of three sisters, all who have gravitated toward careers in the arts. Her older sister is a stagehand and wardrobe supervisor for the troupe, and her younger sister is a violinist.

After McKinnon bowed out of performing, she began picking up the slack backstage, working as a prop master, stagehand and dresser at a time when the company was still struggling to stay on its feet.

At one point, she even stepped in as stage manager for “Jar the Floor,” which played for two weeks to a packed house at Art Center Sarasota during the troupe’s 10th anniversary season.

“I’ve seen the troupe though times of struggle,” McKinnon

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In July 2010, the company finally found its home and McKinnon her niche.

As WBTT’s house manager, she’s tasked with stocking concessions, cleaning the theater, arranging for volunteer ushers, setting up and breaking down chairs and, most important of all: keeping audiences happy.

If that means running out to buy caffeine-free beverages to keep patrons from getting too jittery late at night, then McKinnon makes a drink run.

“You do what you can to keep the patrons comfortable,” McKinnon says. “They’re the ones keeping you in business.”

As much as she’d like to replace the chairs with cushioned theater seats and add a few more stalls to the restrooms, she says she’d also like to see one thing stay the same: the intimacy of the company’s 160-seat theater.

“Almost every seat is the best seat in the house,” McKinnon says. “Anywhere you sit, you can see everything.”

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Oh, and try not to rearrange her chairs. Just because they’re not bolted to the floor doesn’t mean you should move them to your liking.

“It’s not safe,” says McKinnon.

“They’re too tightly packed in for that.”

The 24-year-old house manager at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has noticed several things since the company moved into its new theater space off Orange Avenue.

To start: Gillespie Park residents sometimes amble into the lobby in the middle of a production. McKinnon understands their curiosity.

Where there was once a vacant warehouse with an empty parking lot, there’s now a lively theater that sells out almost every show.

If you heard live covers of Aretha Franklin pouring out of a nondescript building in your neighborhood, you’d want to poke your head in, too.

Here’s something else McKinnon has noticed in the last two seasons: Audience members have started bringing pillows to shows, not because they’re planning to fall asleep, but because the seats aren’t padded enough.

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Don’t get bamboozled For a long time in my horticultural career, I avoided bamboo like the plague. All I knew about it was that it grew impossibly high and that it spread like wildfire.

I always imagined canes growing to stratospheric levels — way out of the typical suburban landscape — and sending up shoots at random, invading existing trees, shrubs, groundcovers and turf. And, for some Bambusa species, this is an accurate picture.

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The Fernleaf bamboo plant can be pruned into a hedgelike shape. and fascinating canes to use as a screen, focal point or counterpoint to formal hedges and shrubs.

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The Royalty of Fresh

Beginner gardening books would have you believe that growing something involves little more than putting a seed in a piece of appropriate earth and giving it food and water. But as any 8-year-old who has ever emptied a packet of carrot seeds will tell you, there is a great deal more to it than that. Move the undertaking up to even a small-scale commercial level, and you have a marvel of complexity.

I was reminded of all this in a golf cart ride around King Family Farm, a 104-acre spread in Bradenton. This family operation grows a dazzling variety of produce with the idea of selling it fresh, as in on the day it is picked. The lettuce you buy on Tuesday is picked on Tuesday. (If it doesn’t sell, the price is reduced on Wednesday.) It is an agricultural tour de force to grow dozens of varieties of dozens of species to ripen and harvest the right amount on a daily basis. And in these days of ethylene-ripened, long-distance-shipped red rocks claiming to be tomatoes, it is a real treat to eat an heirloom variety picked just hours ago.

At the King Family Farm market, cards displayed with the produce tell you how often it is picked, and the farm stand prices will come as a pleasant surprise.

No lettuce is more than $2 a head, including beautifully grown red leaf lettuce, Little Gem romaine and an irresistible maroon baby crisp head cultivar called Rhazes.

Arugula is $2 a bunch (probably not for much longer — it is getting too warm). Italian and Japanese

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The king and queen of fresh: Ben and Shelby King eggplant are $1.75 per pound.

Broccoli is $3; and cauliflower is $3.50 (white and purple). The lime green Italian Romanesco broccoli will start cropping soon.

The stand sells mustard greens, various kinds of kale, collards and beautiful, baby rainbow chard.

My guide for this tour is Shelby King, who tells me, “Everybody wants ‘baby,’” while taking a phone order from a local chef who wants tender young beet greens.

She headed to the fields to find them as I was leaving.

The King Family Farm uses sustainable agricultural practices, but it is not organic. This comes not from lack of belief in organic growing practices, which are enthusiastically practiced, but from distaste for the associated politics and, frankly, costs — to the grow-

er and to customers. For many crops, including some two-dozen heirloom tomato varieties, the farm even saves its own seeds.

The heirloom tomatoes are a specialty (you can buy an assortment at Morton’s). Another is peaches; the Kings grow two freestone types and two clingstones.

The fruits have just been pruned to eight inches to 10 inches apart for size, and the Kings expect to start harvesting as early as the end of March. They also grow 20 acres of blueberries at a separate location in Myakka City.

This is a place of constant learning and experimentation. Ben King (Shelby King’s husband) is in charge. At the moment, he is doing a trial of lettuce growing on “salad tables” raised about 2.5 feet off the ground. The results

are fewer bugs, less tip burn and a cleaner head of lettuce, which is a big plus for restaurant chefs. The farm supplies several directly, including Sonia Diner, Ortesia and Sweet Eats in Bradenton; Tommy Klauber’s Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch; and Station 400 in Sarasota.

The Kings have about a third of their Bradenton acreage under cultivation. Much of the rest is occupied by the homesteads of various family members. The Kings have three children: Lily, 12; Jeb, 10, and Reid, 8. Altogether, there are nine cousins of that generation living on the property.

King Family Farms is located on Caruso Road (60th Street East) off of State Road 60, just west of I-275 in Bradenton. It is less than 20 minutes from downtown Sarasota. Its season typically runs from the third week in October to the second week in June, and the farm market is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The Kings keep bees and sell honey. Their market sells potatoes from Jones Potato Farm, dairy from a farm in Myakka, bread from Bavarian Bread Co. in Sarasota and strawberries from O’Brien Family Farms. On the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, there is a mini festival featuring pulled pork and other ’cue, the food products of other local artisans and growers (fresh, of course) and music.

Everything seems to grow well at the King Family Farm. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a rare fox squirrel with a big bushy tail.

Heirloom green plum tomatoes are green when ripe.

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Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, family and friends were the stars of the show in the Neuro Challenge Foundation’s third annual Cause 4 Fashion gala March 1, at Michael’s On East.

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Co-hosting the evening were Sarasota personalities Cliff Roles and Heidi Godman, with special guest appearances from New York fashion designer Alex Garfield, along with Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell. One of the highlights of the evening were per for mances by brothers Vladislav and Vladimir Tsarkov, of Circus Sarasota, who dazzled guests with their extreme hula-hoping and juggling skills.

Proceeds from the event benefit Parkinson’s disease programs and research in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Since 1951, it’s been a place where girls and boys have learned their social graces. What started with just a few parents interested in teaching their children and friends the practice of social etiquette through chaperoned events evolved into The Cotillion Club of Sarasota, Inc., which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Generations after its inception, the program is comprised of nearly 1,000 students in grades eight through 12 from schools across Sarasota County. Membership includes a mandatory etiquette session and seasonal semi-formal dinner dances. Visit www.sarasotacotillion.org for information.

Not only are women making sure their men are outfitted in the most stylish patterned jackets at black-tie events, but Judith Barzilay is taking it one step further. She’s buying her husband, Sal, unusual ties to keep him entertained while he’s out and about. Sal sported a Nat Nast tie at the Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings benefit Feb. 28. On the outside, it appears to be just your average elegant tie, but if you twist the edges a little bit, a beautiful woman can be seen smiling back at you.

+ The luck of the draw Neuro Challenge Foundation held its second annual “Cause 4 Fashion” gala March 1, at Michael’s On East. Janet Augello was in charge of about two-dozen models who were Parkinson’s patients and family members of those with Parkinson’s.

The lucky ones who modeled Peace of Cloth were given their outfits by owner Alex Garfield, who was seated at the table of foundation Photos by Loren Mayo President and CEO Doreen Doreen Sutherland, Alex Garfield and Diana Napoliello Sutherland, her husband, Dr. Dean Sutherland, and their family. Also among the guests: Roger and Alisa Pettingell, Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs (Circus Sarasota provided the entertainment), Scott Hinckley, Dr. Don and Susan Negroski, Mary Saionz and Lisa Intagliata. See photos on page 15 and online at www.YourObserver.com

+ Tidbits Funny guy … during the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series luncheon Monday, guest speaker and economist Steven Levitt, author of “Freakonomics,” really got the crowd laughing. “He didn’t say one word about economics, but he was funny!” said one couple in attendance ... 80 is the new 60 … and all three of Sally Yanowitz’s daughters made it to Sarasota for the celebration of her natal anniversary Feb. 18. All good wishes to one of the Sarasota community’s star supporters! …

Abundant and affectionate get-well wishes … go to long-time BT favorite gentleman and philanthropist, J. Robert Peterson … Who knew? … that Gerri Aaron was a serious student of modern and jazz dance? That delicious tidbit came to light at the spectacular performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Van Wezel. It turns out that Aaron took master classes with Ulysses Dove, the choreographer of “Episodes,” one of the dances the troupe performed.

+ He’s back The Black Tie scene just wasn’t the same without Scott Anderson, of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, who was missing in action starting Gulf Coast Community Nov. 15. Three eye surgeries later, Foundation president and CEO Teri Hansen and Gift Planning he reappeared Officer Scott Anderson at the Asolo Theatre Arts Youth Educational luncheon Feb. 9, looking good as new and seeing better than 20/20. The former he credits to the ministrations of partner Michael Scott and to Renee Hamad and BJ Creighton, who delivered dinners, and the latter to Dr. Charles Gremillion.

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6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard Tickets: $275, $500 or $1,000 (VIP) Contact: Laura Wood, 351-9010, Ext. 4712 or Laura_ Wood@asolo.org Co-Chairs Carolyn Keystone and Jim Meekison and their committee will take you back to the early 1900s, where you’ll dine on fare prepared by Michael’s On East and dance underneath the night sky to DeLeon Orchestra.

Live-auction lovers are in for a real treat, because it includes an excursion to the Toronto Theatre and a weekend in London’s West End; a walk-on role in one of Asolo Rep’s 2013 productions; a day of shopping at Neiman Marcus; or a private champagne lunch at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

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Hundreds of People Cash In at the Treasure Hunters Event Yesterday!

STAFF WRITER

Gold and Silver pour into yesterday’s THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow due to highest prices in 40 years.

THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow is not affiliated with or related to the Antiques Roadshow television series, PBS or WGBH

Archie Davis, a Treasure Hunters representative. “Broken jewelry and gold or silver coins add up very quickly. I just finished working with a gentleman that had an old class ring, two bracelets, and handful of silver dollars,… his check was for over $650.00. I would say that there were well over 100 people in

Yesterday at the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites, Homewood Suites, & Holiday Inn Express Bradenton West, hundreds lined up to cash antiques, collectibles, gold and jewelry in at the THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow. The free

“If you go to the event you can cash-in your items for competitive prices. THR’s representatives will be available to assess and purchase your items at the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites, Homewood Suites, & Holiday Inn Express Bradenton West through Saturday in Venice, Sarasota, & Bradenton.”

“It is unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces and in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $712.37.” event is in Venice, Sarasota, & Bradenton all week buying gold, silver antiques and collectibles.

One visitor I spoke with yesterday said “It’s unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces and in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $712.37.

That stuff has been in my jewelry box and dresser for at least 20 years.” Another gentlemen brought an old Fender guitar his father bought years ago. “Dad had less than fifty bucks in that guitar.” The THR specialist that assisted him, made a few phone calls and a veterinarian in Seattle, Washington bought the guitar for $5700.00. The seller continued, “I got another $150.00 for a broken necklace and an old class ring. It’s

Above • A couple waits with anticipation while a THR specialist examines their antiques and gold items. The Treasure Hunters are at the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites, Homewood Suites, & Holiday Inn Express Bradenton West this week.

not every day that someone brings six thousand dollars to town with your name on it.”

Jeff Parsons, President of THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow commented, “Lots of people have items that they know are valuable but just don’t know where to sell them. Old toys, trains, swords, guitars, pocket watches or just

Our International Collectors Association members are looking for the following types of items.

• COINS Any and all coins made before 1970. This includes all silver and gold coins, dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted!

• GOLD, SILVER & JEWELRY PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGHS! for platinum, gold and silver during this event. Broken Jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket watches, Kruggerands, Gold Bars Canadian Maple Leafs, Gold, Silver, Platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and all types of stones, metals, etc. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, all others including broken jewelry. Early costume jewelry wanted.

• WATCHES & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Chopard, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Hamilton, all others.

• TOYS, TRAINS & DOLLS All types of toys made before 1970 including: Hot Wheels, Tonka, Buddy L, Smith Miller, Nylint, Robots, battery toys, Mickey Mouse, all other toys - Train sets, all gauges, accessories, individual cars, Marklin, American Flyer, Lionel, Hafner, all other trains - Barbie Dolls, GI Joe, Shirley Temple, Characters, German, all makers accepted.

• MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS Civil, Revolutionary, WWI, WWII, etc. Items of interest include swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear, letters, etc.

• ADVERTISING ITEMS Metal and Porcelain signs, gas companies, beer and liquor makers, automobile, implements, etc.

All sports memorabilia is in high demand including: Pre 1970’s baseball cards; autographed baseballs, footballs & basketballs; jerseys; signed photos; etc...

about anything old is valuable to collectors. These collectors are willing to pay big money for those items they are looking for.”

This week the Treasure Hunter’s Event is the place to get connected with those collectors. The process is free and anyone can brings items down to the event. If the Treasure Hunter’s specialists

find items their collectors are interested in, offers will be made to purchase those items. About 80% of the guests that attend the show end up selling one or more items at the event.

Antiques and collectibles are not the only items the Treasure Hunters are buying. “Gold and silver markets are soaring,” says

here yesterday that sold their scrap gold.”

One gentleman holding his check for over $1250.00 in the lobby of the event yesterday had this comment, “I am so happy I decided to come to the THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow. I saw the newspaper ad for the event and brought in an old German sword I brought back from World War II and some old coins and here is my check. What a great thing for our community. I am heading home now to see what else I have they might be interested in.”

The THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues today starting at 9am. The event is free and no appointment is needed.

Theevent event is is featured featured this The thisweek: week:

March 6th - 10th

Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM & Saturday: 9AM - 4PM

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400 Commercial Court Venice, FL 34292

3470 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34237

Directions: (941) 480-9898

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Directions: (941) 795-4633

Show Info: 217.787.7767

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Gold and Coin Prices High, Cash In Now “It’s a modern day gold rush,” said Jeff Parsons of THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow.

Gold is now trading near 40 year highs, and you can cash in at THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow. All types of gold are wanted, including gold coins, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, and other gold bars, etc. All gold jewelry, including broken jewelry is accepted. Anything gold and silver is wanted.

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By Jason Delong THR’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow