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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

More employees linked to scandal An investigation into the city’s Information Technology Department has implicated more unnamed city of Sarasota employees.

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+ Freakonomics Club meets the author Members of Pine View School’s Freakonomics Club came prepared Monday afternoon for a private question-and-answer session with Steven Levitt at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, before he addressed a Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series audience.

Notepads in one hand and copies of “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything” in the other, the students engaged in dialogue not just about economics, but also about more personal matters, such as Levitt’s affection for rapper Baby Bash.

Pine View senior Thomas Marryott, who founded the club, presented Levitt with a school T-shirt at the conclusion of the session. “Before you guys,” Levitt told the students, “the only fan club I had was two old ladies in New Jersey who would show up with banners.”

The company hired to perform a computer forensics investigation of the city’s Information Technology Department has discovered that former City Manager Bob Bartolotta and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown were not the only employees who had access to confidential city information that should not

have been available to them.

Sylint Group Chief Executive Officer John Jorgensen updated the Sarasota City Commission on the investigation Monday, but he explained it was too early to divulge the names of those other individuals.

Jorgensen also reported that his staff believed confidential

city data could be on the personal computer of an employee who had been put on administrative leave.

IT Project Manager Sandra Coleman’s personal computer was used last year to access the city’s computer network, according to Sylint officials.

“Sandra Coleman’s personal

computer was connected to the city network, and it’s a concern to the city, to ensure there’s no city information on that computer,” Jorgensen said. “We frown heavily on a personal computer being used under these circumstances, and it could be a very costly situation for the city if it must defend itself if someone’s personal information is on another computer

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+ Booker High opens new cafeteria Monday, March 5, marked a new era in dining at Booker High School, as students began using a new cafeteria.

The facility is the first finished structure in the school’s $58 million renovations and rebuilding project.

The $4.1 million cafeteria marks one more step in the Sarasota County Public Schools’ effort to unify the Booker campus on North Orange Avenue.

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Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11. Though we lose an hour of sleep, don’t forget to change your clocks!

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Sean Kolar, Laurie Butler and Joelle Kirkpatrick celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2, at Fruitville Elementary with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers. For the story and more photos, see page 13A.

legal opinions By Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Attorney warns of legal points on hotels 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.

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The commission approved an extra $15,000 to $20,000 to hire another company to extract any information from Coleman’s personal computer that pertains to city business.

The city already has agreed to pay the Sylint Group $113,365 for additional services as part of the ongoing investigation.

“We have to move forward on this and see it all through,” said Commissioner Shannon Snyder. “Our exposure and our liability are too large.”

City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini hired the Sylint Group last year to investigate a complaint from a city resident that Bartolotta and Brown had “scrubbed” their computers of data the city legally is required to maintain.

The findings, which were reported only verbally, revealed Bartolotta had deleted more than 11,000 emails, about 100 of which the company could not recover. Bartolotta resigned under pressure over the incident in February. He adamantly denies any wrongdoing.

Both Bartolotta and Brown also have been accused of reviewing exempt emails that were part of an ongoing audit and performing numerous email searches, to monitor employees they believed to have been conspiring against them, including Nadalini.

That exempt email, Jorgensen reported Monday, “now involves other individuals whose names we are holding onto because of our concern about jeopardizing the ongo-

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ing criminal investigation.”

Sylint Group employees have met with representatives of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jorgensen said, adding that both agencies actively are pursuing the investigation.

No timetable has been mentioned for the conclusion of the criminal investigation.

In the meantime, Jorgensen said Monday that his company was wrapping up its forensics investigation and that it would release information to law enforcement officers as requested.

The Sylint Group also is focusing on rebuilding the city’s computer network, including the damaged email and archive systems.

Jorgensen added that upgrades to the city’s email and server systems had not been performed in a long time, either because the undertaking took too long for the IT Department to perform the work or because staff didn’t know how to handle the upgrades.

His staff was astonished to learn of the situation, Jorgensen said. He is training current employees, under the aegis of Nadalini’s office, to correct sub par performance issues, he added.

Commissioner Paul Caragiulo voiced frustration with the news Monday, complaining that the city had approved computer hardware and software upgrades costing millions of dollars in past fiscal years.

“We’ve spent all that money, and we have, for a lack of a better term, a dinosaur,” Caragiulo said.

HOTELS / FROM PAGE 1A “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.

Sarasota-based Floridays Development 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

Jim Bridges, CEO, Jebco Ventures Inc.

Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.

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 longterm 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.”

As for Floridays, Fournier said the concept of the credit-tenant lease was the main problem.

“This is also called a hell-or-

high-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 concept still violated the state constitution.

“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 longterm lease.

“I’m not going to be anybody’s landlord or anyone’s bank,” said Commissioner Shannon Snyder.

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

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.

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.

Derheim, the owner of European Focus on Main Street and the leader of a “Bag the Meters” rally 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.

However, Snyder made it known Monday that he still believed the meters were the best way to pull in the revenue the city needed to keep vehicles from clogging up downtown spaces.

“The city can’t afford to pay for parking enforcement,” Snyder said. “My thought process now is, when (the merchants) want parking enforcement in the future, they will figure out how to come up with the revenue.”

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.

The DSA, along with many merchants, previously had suggested bagging the meters while the paid system issues, including complaints about faulty equipment, were worked out.

City staff began bagging the meters Monday night, though Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown said Monday that parking enforcement would be difficult while the meters and pay stations were removed over the next three weeks.

“Let the ‘Wild, Wild West’ begin today, so the merchants can try and come up with an idea,” said Snyder, suggesting that merchants and their employees soon would take over all the free parking spaces again, then demand new city action.

When told of Snyder’s comments, Derheim said he respected the commissioner’s remarks and agreed that the merchants had to do more to solve a parking problem they had helped create.

“Many, if not all of us, are guilty of playing musical cars in the past,” Derheim said, “so we need everyone to pitch in and do their part and not hog

our customers’ premium spaces.”

Derheim said he planned to send a mass email to his fellow merchants, to warn against inappropriate behavior and to urge them to have their employees park in the free garage.

Commission criticism

Some Downtown Sarasota Alliance board members lashed out at the City Commission Wednesday for what they characterized as a rushed decision that wasn’t advertised correctly, so that more public comments could have been offered at the March 5 meeting.

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

DSA board member Ian Black agreed.

“If I put a bag on my head, I feel like I can get the commission to change their mind again,” Black said.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell told the Sarasota Observer Wednesday that although the agenda item was added to the reg-

ular 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 parkingenforcement program. Lyons told the DSA that all options are being investigated, including the city’s effort to be get back some of the money it had paid for the meter equipment.

Atwell said the faulty equipment is one of her top priorities.

“There were issues with the system that don’t sit well with me and need to be discussed with the company we purchased the meters from,” Atwell said.

Palm Avenue feels vindicated

Palm Avenue merchants, meanwhile, were pleased with the commission’s decision. They have been complaining that the meters, combined with fees for the parking garage and a dead-end street situation created by roundabout construction on Ringling Boulevard, had destroyed their businesses.

City parking garage data released to the Sarasota Observer Monday shows the garage continued to collect revenue below city staff expectations through the end of February.

Since Nov. 18, drivers using the garage had been paying for parking through parking passes and hourly fees. Since then, city staff has collected $54,200 from those users; monthly operating expenses total approximately $17,000.

Palm Avenue merchants said this past week that they felt not enough people knew the garage was available.

“It was a major mistake to try so soon to charge in that garage,” said Palm Avenue landowner and Art to Walk on owner Eileen Hampshire. “It’s a beautiful garage, but no one knows it’s there. Leave it free for two to three years, to help diffuse the parking situation.”

Galleria Silecchia owner and director Louis Chalupa said of Palm Avenue, “It’s got to be easy to get here and park here, and it hasn’t been easy this season.”

Chalupa maintains that installing the meters “tried to make Sarasota something it’s not.”

Derheim said it was time for all downtown merchants to stop complaining about what they had lost and focus on the future.

“I’m ready to move forward to repair the damage that’s been done and work to get the customers back that paid parking downtown totally alienated,” Derheim said.

Monday, though, Derheim focused on pouring a cold German beer and celebrating the return of free parking downtown.

“Commissioner Snyder was right,” Derheim said. “It’s going to be a bit of the ‘Wild, Wild West’ out here, because a bunch of us are wounded, but, right now, it’s more about us shooting guns in the air to celebrate.”

PALM AVENUE GARAGE RETAIL SPACE STILL VACANT A group of Palm Avenue merchants willing to pay $2.2 million last year to purchase the Palm Avenue garage retail space are frustrated that the space remains vacant.

Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter, who is paying the city $1.6 million for the 11,000-square-foot retail area, has promised to inject new life into Palm Avenue after 5 p.m. He told the Sarasota Observer he couldn’t announce tenants for a few more weeks, but his plans should see a high-scale restaurant chain and several other tenants operating there by fall.

Palm Avenue property owner and Art to Walk On owner Eileen Hampshire points to the fact that the city is taking less money for the space than she and her group had offered. She pitched a plan to city officials in early 2011 to let the members of her group purchase the space. Instead, the city put the space up for bid and ended up accepting Biter’s proposal.

“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.

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

Monthly expenses Monthly personnel salaries/benefits...........................$7,000 Monthly operating costs.............$10,000 Total monthly operation costs.....$17,000

Revenue collected since the city began charging for its spaces Nov. 18: Total revenue collected through Feb. 20, 2012............$54,200* * Revenue collected includes payments of hourly parking fees, permits and special-event leases.

GARAGE Employees’ salaries 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 (*Percentages above relate to the amount of salary allocated to garage work only)

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The Sarasota City Commission agreed at its regular meeting Monday to proceed in negotiations with Benderson Property Development Inc., which wants to purchase 11.1 acres of city-owned land at the northeast corner of Fruitville Road and Beneva Road.

Benderson wants to build a commercial project on the site.

“We are not sure what we are going to build if the sale comes to pass,” said Benderson Development Executive Director Larry Feinberg. “We do know it’s going to be a retail center we typically would build, and it would be a great asset to the community. We are looking to create a great project on an underutilized site.”

The commission said it wanted to have the property appraised while staff worked on several issues that had to be resolved with the site before it could be made available for such a project.

Those issues include rezoning the property for a commercial use, which requires a city of Sarasota Comprehensive Plan amendment; relo-

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Wednesday that he will allow a neighborhood group’s appeal regarding the city’s approval last year of a Goodwill Super Store on the North Trail to move forward.

Citizens for a Responsible North Trail Development filed the petition, arguing that the project site was not Fournier zoned properly for the project and that the planned intersection improvements were insufficient.

+ Hudson Bayou lift-station work continues A contractor has tunneled through 299 feet of the 345 feet needed for a pit that is part of the Hudson Bayou lift-station project, city officials have reported.

Osprey Avenue will remain closed to through traffic from Waldemere Street to Mound Street through November. The detour route is U.S. 41 from Waldemere to Mound Street.

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Palmer Ranch Parkway interchange plan resurfaces Palmer Ranch residents are upset that county staff once again has proposed an Interstate 75 interchange at Palmer Ranch Parkway.

More than 30 Palmer Ranch residents were upset to learn Tuesday that a proposed interchange at Interstate 75 and Central Sarasota Parkway is not off the drawing board after all — and it could jeopardize two new developments in their community.

This time, however, Palmer Ranch owner and developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has pledged to support them in fighting the proposal.

During the Palmer Ranch Communities Coalition meeting Tuesday, Palmer Ranch Holdings LLC representatives informed residents that plans for two new single-family home communities and a new town center would be scrapped if the Sarasota County Commission agreed to pursue construction of the interchange, at the recommendation of county staff.

The commission is scheduled to hear a presentation on the issue during its March 13 regular meeting. According to the Palmer Ranch meeting discussion Tuesday, county staff is expected to recommend interchanges at both Palmer Ranch Parkway and State Road 681, two miles farther south.

Palmer Ranch Holdings LLC Vice President Justin Powell opened the meeting by explaining that Palmer Ranch is under contract with Taylor Morrison for the developer to purchase approximately 100 acres off Palmer Ranch Parkway, behind The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch. The LBK - is 2010 - K Glenridge’s border, property near-The LBK - 2010 K on the east side of Honore Avenue.

Taylor Morrison has announced plans to build approximately 260 homes on the

site, as well as a clubhouse with amenities for residents. The groundbreaking reportedly is 18 months away.

Another Palmer Ranch contract, with DiVosta Homes, a division of Pulte Homes, involves 350 single-family homes in the vicinity of the proposed Palmer Ranch Parkway interchange.

Powell explained that more than two years ago, when plans for the parkway interchange changed, shifting the proposed construction two miles south, to State Road 681, Palmer Ranch Holdings decided to pursue plans for housing developments at the previous interchange site.

“The bottom line is the interchange was moved and we went forward on a contract with DiVosta for a single-family, mixedhome development on 110 acres,” Powell said.

Palmer Ranch residents said they planned to attend the commission meeting, to voice their concerns. This time, they have an ally in Culverhouse with their fight.

Palmer Ranch Holdings did not publicly support the residents’ opposition to the interchange five years ago. At that time, Culverhouse wanted to build a 200,000-square-foot commercial project in the area.

But times have changed. Powell confirmed for the residents that Palmer Ranch Holdings doesn’t support the interchange proposal any longer, because it has the housing development contracts in hand.

“We will hope you all oppose this, because we object to the height of the inter-

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change overpass and the noise it would generate for the Ranch,” Powell said. “We also don’t want to see Palmer Ranch Parkway converted to a four-lane road.”

Audience members’ groans greeted the news about the project’s endangerment.

Many of the residents attending were among those who began fighting the previous interchange proposal five years ago.

In May 2010, the County Commission finally agreed not to construct the interchange, and a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation for the project was voided in favor of plans for the interchange at State Road 681.

“We don’t want to relive this all over again, but we have to wait and see what’s going to happen,” said Palmer Ranch Communities Coalition President Margaret Brading.

“We’ve worked hard to keep our communities looking and feeling a certain way, and we will continue to do that.”

Officials for both housing projects told the attendees that the new homes they planned would be built with price points from $250,000 to $340,000. They added that, with the housing market coming back, Palmer Ranch has been seeing a flurry of construction once again.

Adjacent to the housing developments, Palmer Ranch Holdings has plans for a low-key, 100,000-square-foot community center, which would include an anchor tenant, such as a Publix or a Whole Foods supermarket.

But if the County Commission agrees to

If you go The Sarasota County Commission is scheduled to hear a presentation March 13 on a proposal for two interchanges near Palmer Ranch that could jeopardize two proposed housing developments.

The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the R.L. Anderson Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.

The agenda is expected to be available March 9 on the Sarasota County website, www.scgov.net. Click on “Meetings & Agendas,” then on “Sarasota County Commission Meetings on Demand,” then on “Agenda” for the March 13 session. reconsider an interchange at Palmer Ranch Parkway — the cost earlier was estimated at $90 million — plans for all that development would be endangered, Powell said.

The community instead would see more commercial development, such as fastfood restaurants near the highway.

Palmer Ranch Communities Coalition Secretary Norman Klingerman said the group, which has grown to include 22 community organizations since it was founded in 2005, is needed now more than ever.

“We have an opportunity to defend an outside influence that affects our community negatively,” Klingerman said. “A coalition with a common front is our best foot forward.”

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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.

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Hess has been with Claremont McKenna College since 2006.

He has served as a professor of economics, dean of the faculty and vice president of academic affairs.

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.”

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

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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.”

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.

“Throughout my career, I have worked

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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City will help repair plants damaged by crowds The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

The city’s Public Works Department soon may play an integral part in plans for the Downtown Improvement District’s portion of Main Street.

DID Operations Manager John Moran told the DID Board of Directors during its Tuesday meeting that the city department is willing to help repair thousands of dollars in damage to plant beds from the bayfront to Orange Avenue.

Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski walked Main Street with Moran last week, making suggestions for new plants and mulch that will be more durable when downtown is packed during an event.

“The new plan involves not planting any plants in the beds and bulbouts where people walk,” Moran said. “We will mulch where people walk and replace only durable plants closer to the trees.”

Kucharski agreed to implement a short-term plan that involves mulching areas where people usually walk and adding heartier plants, at no cost to the DID. “The key is to manipulate these areas where people walk and revamp the plant beds,” Kucharski said.

The issue arose last month after Moran took pictures of trampled plants and bushes during and after the Presidents Day weekend-long art fair. The photos showed people walking through bulbouts and street vendors propping up their wares on plants and bushes.

Moran also showed the DID board pictures of vendors stockpiling merchandise in Selby Five Points Park during events and questioned whether that’s a city-permit enforcement issue. Moran explained that a city ordinance states that “set up of displays, merchandise and/or vendors is strictly prohibited on the (Selby) park’s grass area, landscape beds and center paver pathway.”

City staff, meanwhile, is planning to come back to the DID board in three to six months with a longerterm proposal for a uniform DID landscaping plan.

DID Chairman Ernie Ritz and the rest of the board members agreed last month with Moran’s suggestion that they join city staff in taking a comprehensive look at the town’s green space ordinance, to create a uniform look for landscaping throughout downtown.

Moran also told the DID members Tuesday that the DID should consider hiring a Public Works employee, at an annual cost of $55,000, to perform landscaping maintenance exclusively within the DID boundaries.

The DID, which has $60,000 set aside for enhanced maintenance, is at a crossroads, according to Tuesday’s discussion: Two bids have come in, for $232,000 and $151,000, to perform the extra work the DID wants to see undertaken downtown.

“It seems we have an opportunity to combine a landscape technician with the city’s level of service,” Moran said.

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Options to fix the meter mess “Just because the driver doesn’t pay for parking, doesn’t mean the cost goes away.

The cost is still there. It’s not paid for by the driver, but you pay for parking in every other role you have in life, as a taxpayer, as a resident, either a tenant or homeowner, when you go shopping, when you go to the movies. A little bit of every transaction has a small part shaved off to pay for your parking.”

— Donald Shoup, Professor, Urban Planning, UCLA parking expert Don’t do it. Don’t tear out the downtown parking meters. Just bag them for now.

It would be easy to hurl mud pies at the city, the city administration, City Commission — past and present, as well as at some of the downtown merchants over this embarrassing fiasco. But it wouldn’t serve much of a purpose to denigrate anyone.

The thing to do now is to try to reset. Stay calm and think about the best course of action to make this situation right once and for all. It can be done.

From the outset, we hope everyone would agree: Going back to free, two-hour parking on Main Street, with meter maids dusting tires with chalk and dispensing $25 parking tickets is not the ultimate answer.

That setup triggered this whole mess.

Here is something else everyone needs to keep in mind: Parking is never free. Never.

Go back to the top of this column and read the quotes from UCLA Professor Donald Shoup. If you think you’re getting free parking at the mall, you’re delusional. You’re paying for that parking and the convenience of it in the cost of the merchandise you buy at Saks, Dillard’s or wherever.

Likewise downtown. If you think you’re getting “free” parking on Main Street, think again. The cost of maintaining that street space is priced into your property-tax bill.

In effect, all Sarasota city taxpayers are subsidizing the cost of downtown curb parking on public streets.

So, to some extent, you could say the downtown merchants are benefitting as partial “free riders.” At the mall, the mall owner charges retailers rents that cover the mall’s property taxes (which of course include the assessments on the parking spaces). That cost is not really borne by the retailers. It is in the cost of their goods.

For downtown merchants, they, too, help pay for that Main Street parking, and they, too, price that cost in their goods. But because property taxes are spread throughout the city’s entire taxpaying population, residents in Newtown, Harbor Acres and even the mall owner are subsidizing the cost of maintaining Main Street and its sidewalks.

To be sure, an economically healthy downtown is crucial to the city of Sarasota’s future. Without a healthy downtown commercial tax base, residential property taxes would go higher. So one of the challenges is how to make it attractive for shoppers to come downtown. Parking must be convenient, plentiful and reasonably priced.

Clearly, this means there is likely to be a mix of parking garages and curb street parking. And there should be a price for both. But what is the right price and the right pricing system? We have some op-

COMMON-SENSE PARKING UCLA Professor Donald Shoup offers great lessons on downtown curb-street parking in a video at the following site: http://reason. tv/video/show/ donald-shoups3-solutions-for UCLA’s Donald Shoup One of his examples of sensible parking policy is Old Pasadena, Calif., once a downtown dead zone that now attracts 30,000 people a weekend. To see how Old Pasadena manages parking with different pricing schemes, go to: http:// www.oldpasadena.org/map.asp.

tions to consider: Option 1: Stick it to the parking violators.

Fine them so it hurts. Charging $25 for violating the two-hour parking limit doesn’t cause enough pain.

This would be a variation on the old system. You would still have downtown merchants’ employees parking in prime places and rushing out the doors every two hours to find the next free, open street spot. You would still have the meter maids putzing around in their three-wheeler cabs slapping chalk dust on cars. That method of policing is stupid.

It’s stupid because the money that is generated is generated primarily to pay for the police and perpetuate a government parking bureaucracy. There is little that is productive in this model.

In fact, it’s also extraordinarily wasteful.

To wit: As long as “free” parking is available on the street and less expensive than offstreet parking, this would encourage downtown shoppers to drive around downtown blocks until they find the next available spot. If the environmentalists paid attention to how wasteful this is, they would be organizing protests against free downtown street parking and throwing tomatoes at the downtown “cruisers” looking for the next free spot. For instance: Shoup, a renowned expert on parking, studied the effects of “cruising” in 15-block Westwood Village in Los Angeles. The average drive time to find a free spot was about three minutes.

“If everybody does this over the course of a year,” Shoup concluded, “all of this cruising for underpriced parking in Westwood adds about 1 million vehicle miles per year. That’s four trips to the moon or 36 trips around the Earth … If curb parking is cheaper than off-street parking, we all have the incentive to hunt for a curb space.

The city sets the price so it is inducing the behavior.”

Option 2: Privatize downtown parking.

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Look at it as a business.

First, it’s painfully evident city government is a lousy parking manager. It should not be in the parking business. It should let private-sector entrepreneurs and business people figure out how to make it work.

Here are some thoughts: Create parking districts throughout downtown. Auction off the rights to manage the parking to entrepreneurs and businesses, much like leasing Marina Jack.

Each district might be governed by a board of district property owners, giving the board the authority to hire and fire the parking manager. To help keep their interests aligned, say a portion of the parking manager’s revenues would go toward the physical maintenance and upkeep of the district’s streetscape. This arrangement would give property owners some leverage over the parking manager and help keep him from doing a lousy job and hurting merchants’ businesses and property.

Meantime, the parking manager wants to make money. He wants to sell parking space. He will figure out how to price that space and offer services in a way that attracts customers and makes it profitable for him. If he is competing with another parking manager operating an adjacent parking district, shoppers will have two parking operators competing to offer the best price and the best services. Everybody wins.

There is no reason in the world downtown street-curb parking cannot be a freeenterprise operation.

Option 3: The Old Pasadena, Calif., option.

Professor Shoup in the video referenced in the accompanying box tells the story of Old Pasadena. About 30 years ago, it was a skid row with mostly vacant storefronts.

The city fathers wanted to install parking meters because employees of the few businesses that remained occupied all of the curb spaces.

The merchants said, “No way, that would chase away what few customers we have.”

This went on for years. (Sound familiar?)

Then someone at City Hall had an epiphany. The city went to the merchants and said: What if we install the meters and return all of the meter money to the Old Pasadena district in the form of new and additional services?

In the video, Shoup snaps his fingers and says: “And, like that, the merchants said, ‘That’s different.’”

Today, Old Pasadena attracts 30,000 visitors every weekend, walking and shopping in a 15-block area. It’s one of the most popular places in Southern California. The parking meter money is now generating more than $1 million a year.

And since this system went into place, the meter money has paid for new sidewalks; the cleanup of the skid-row alleys; installing underground utility wires; the steam-cleaning of the district twice a month; and the nightly sweeping of sidewalks.

“Old Pasadena pulled itself up by its parking meters,” Shoup says in the video.

“Once the city began providing all these enhanced public services, all of the property owners began restoring their buildings.”

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My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

Maybe it’s just me, but, lately, as more people have discovered our paradise — from Longboat to North Port — I’ve seen an increase in rudeness, crudeness, incivility, disrespect and bad manners.

Several recent polls, including those of Rasmussen and The Associated Press, confirm that 88% of Americans feel incivility is a serious problem and getting worse.

That personal boundaries don’t count for much anymore is even a topic for scientific study. Neurobiologist Dr. Douglas Fields says, “Americans are rude ‌ American Wish society has changed dramatically with respect to manners and social discourse.â€? He believes, based upon his research, that the “Leave It to Beaverâ€? model of polite society in the ’50s and early ’60s is gone. The homespun, innocent sitcoms of those years have been replaced today by “garish, reality television programs that showcase domestic violence and social interaction driven by narcissism, factionalism, competition and selfishness.â€?

Today in Sarasota, there is plenty of rage — air, cell phone, waiting in line, bike, beach, boat, parking — and even drivers who honk at those in wheelchairs.

Field’s research shows that as we get

more crowded, people’s stress levels increase. And, of course, there is the emotional and financial fallout from the downturn in the economy. More people are out of work, can’t find jobs, have adult children living at home, a house underwater or in foreclosure, $4-a-gallon gasoline and a decrease in household income. According to Fields, these stressors are “neurotoxic,� causing frustration, anger and bad behavior.

Humorist Henry Alford’s new book, “Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?� examines today’s bad conduct — from obnoxious cell-phone yappers to inconsiderate drivers and store clerks.

His theory is that technological advances have created today’s impolite behavior. From iPods to iPads, we are a society consumed by electronic devices.

These devices are fun and helpful; yet, there are downsides to this surge in technology.

Sadly, we have become a culture that demands instant gratification and disregards personal boundaries. That causes a slippage in manners and provides more chances for people to be rude to each other. Think about all the people at the movies who leave their phones on. Their lights glare in your line of sight, and they light up and buzz with incoming messages and calls — which people actually take!

Or how about that quiet romantic dinner out, complete with candlelight and

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Dear Editor: Mayor Suzanne Atwell’s absurd comment regarding the removal of the parking meters is reflective of her disjunctive attitude toward how best to spend the city’s monies. “We’re going back to the way it was before we implemented the systemâ€? ‌ Duh! Before we implemented the system, the city had additional funds nearing $600,000. It seems to me that the best and least expensive way to enforce parking policy is to increase revenues by simply increasing penalties. A $25 parking ticket is merely a slap on the wrist to potential offenders. A likely deterrent would be a more substantial fine and signage reflecting those steep fines.

Employees of downtown businesses would be more diligent in opting to use alternative parking sources rather than street parking, and patrons of those businesses would be more attuned to parking within the prescribed time limits.

John F. Caragiulo, PA Sarasota

Dr. Peter A. Wish, a nationally known psychologist and author, is a former award-winning syndicated columnist. He received the third-place award in 2011 from the Florida Press Association for his “Read All About It� column on homeless children and families in Sarasota.

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your favorite wine, mixed with the highdecibel cell-phone conversation from the table nearby.

The technological ability to tape and pause shows at home blurs the distinction between private and public behavior.

On your recliner, you have the freedom to talk with others, eat, yell, get up and walk around or text. Now you see some of these same actions at the movies. Personal boundaries — politeness and courtesy — have almost disappeared.

For solutions, we need to work hard to combat a sense of entitlement that makes us feel that rules don’t apply to us. We need to develop better manners and be mindful of how we would like to be treated.

Try to avoid a me-first attitude. Make a pact with yourself not to talk or text in the movies, push ahead of others in line, change lanes without signaling or cut someone off in traffic. Instead, take a breath, listen to music and be grateful and courteous. Start your week doing some good deeds: Let someone in line, hold the door for the person behind you, say thank you, be patient and smile.

Let’s keep Sarasota the city that Money magazine named the No. 11 place in America to live.

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Surprised in slumber 6:44 a.m. — 1600 block of Main Street. Trespassing. Police found a woman sleeping in the rear doorway of a church. The woman, who was new to the area, she said, was homeless.

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Going, going, gone 8:35 p.m. — 1900 block of Main Street. Theft. A woman told police someone had stolen her $75 bicycle.

More costly than the gas 5:30 p.m. — 3500 block of Fruitville Road. Crash. A pickup truck was pulling into a service station when it hit the overhead lights, which were attached to part of the roof’s overhang. The driver was not cited, however, because no signs were attached to the building to warn motorists of the gas station’s roof height.

Sherlock Holmes, he’s not 10:01 p.m. — 1000 block of Boulevard of the Arts. Trespassing. A woman told police a man was acting strangely near a hotel. He told police he was looking for his bike.

Just too tempting 8 a.m. — 1700 block of South Tamiami Trail. Theft. A nurse reported that a co-worker had stolen money from her at a hospital. She told police she had $400 in her purse when she went to get a female coworker a cup of coffee. Later, the nurse found the money missing; she said she suspected her co-worker had taken it, because the co-worker saw the money and always was complaining how broke she was. Police planned to investigate.

Chatting … with himself 11:58 p.m. — 1400 block of Main Street. Dispute. A bartender told police he wanted a man to leave, because the man wasn’t ordering any drinks. Instead, the man was making customers feel uncomfortable by talking to himself. The man agreed to leave.

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4:33 p.m. — 1300 block of South Tamiami Trail. Trespassing. A drunken man was talking to himself inside a coffee shop and acting rude to customers, according to a report. Police trespassed him from the property for a year.

7:53 a.m. — 100 block of South Pineapple Avenue. Suspicious Circumstance. A church employee handed over to police officers a plastic bag he had found on a church door. It contained coupons, a map of Sarasota — and a note card with instructions on how to assassinate Sen. John McCain.

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Residence: Mississauga, Canada; Age: 63 Alan Thwaits has seen his share of adversity. In 2005, while participating in an ultra-distance cycling event, he was run over by a truck. The accident broke his hip, and the surgeries left him with a long recovery, including 14 months of therapy. To make matters worse, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

At the suggestion of his therapist, Thwaits tried to reCourtesy photo cover beyond mere functionality. He wanted to return to running but found it too difficult at first, so he started out walking for short durations. By 2007, after months of therapy, he was able to run short distances at a time.

“I rediscovered my love of running,” Thwaits said. “Being able to run again felt as though I had reclaimed something that had been taken away from me. Being able to get out and move myself through the world gave me an incredible sense of freedom ... ” In 2009, after a dissatisfying marathon, Thwaits decided to try something new.

“I decided to run around the block barefoot,” he said. “It was something I had been reading about, and I was amazed at the feeling. It was almost like a brand new beginning to running.”

Residence: Milton, Wis.; Age: 46 It’s hard to believe that a former college football player who can run a half marathon in less than two hours used to avoid running at all costs, but, for Roger Fanning, it doesn’t seem like that long ago that he hated running.

“It’s true,” Fanning says with a laugh. “I quit the high school basketball team because I didn’t want to run anymore.”

Things are different today. Fanning admits he’s hooked on running, but his transformation into a jogging junkie wasn’t easy.

After suffering several injuries and undergoing several knee surgeries and a back surgery, the former University of Wisconsin Platteville football player found himself at the heaviest he’d been in his life.

“I was 315 pounds, and I was on medication for my blood pressure and cholesterol for two years before I thought to myself, ‘This is stupid,’” Fanning said. “I just got tired of being big old me.”

Fanning started out walking and eventually progressed to running.

“I live out in the country, so I would try to run from fence post to fence post, and then walk to the next one,” he said. “It was actually kind of ridiculous. I would do it really early in the morning so nobody would see me.”

Now, Fanning is gearing up for his third half marathon, and hopes to finish with a 1:50 time, which averages out to about an eight-and-a-half-minute mile. The biggest struggle that still remains for Fanning is maintaining a healthy diet.

“Putting down the fork is the hardest part,” he said. “Believe it or not, exercise is the fun part, now.”

Residence: Sarasota; Age: 48 In October 2010, Teri Stabler decided her health was out of control. She was struggling with her weight and taking several medications for diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure.

“I joined a gym and met with a trainer — I hadn’t been to a gym since the ’80s,” Stabler Nick Friedman said. “They did all the usual tests, and the results weren’t easy to hear. I left that meeting in tears, but it was a serious wake-up call for me.”

Stabler began running as a part of her gym membership. “I started with just some minor treadmill stuff, and I loved it,” she said.

“Then, I started running longer distances on the street, and my friends suggested I try the Ringling Bridge Run. That was my first race.”

Since joining the gym, Stabler has participated in two Ringling Bridge runs, several 5Ks and even completed a Tough Mudder competition. She’s lost 65 pounds, has her diabetes under control and is more confident than ever. She admits she’s a little nervous for her first half marathon, but she knows she has trained well. Above all else, Stabler is happy with the changes she’s made in the last few years.

“My clothes fit, I feel like I can breathe again, and I just feel healthier,” she said. “I’m 48, I’m a grandma, and I feel great. I want to be around for my granddaughter.”

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Participants of all ages and experience levels will travel from all over the country and Canada to compete and raise money for charities, including Community Haven, Sarasota Area Sports Authority, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Leukemia Lymphoma Society and others.

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Fruitville Elementary students Winter Forum focuses on celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday need for social interaction Students at Fruitville Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2, with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers.

Students wore Seuss-themed hats and visited with first-grade teacher Laurie Butler, who was dressed as The Cat in the Hat. Volunteers read Dr. Seuss’ books to each class in honor of the rhyme smith’s birthday.

First-grade teacher Laurie Butler dressed as The Cat in the Hat.

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Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at ‘The Power of Social Connections.’

The Institute for the Ages was the new host of the sixth annual Winter Forum, “The Power of Social Connections,” March 2, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

This year’s forum featured two speakers, Dr. Kevin O’Neil, chief medical officer at Brookdale Senior Living, and Brad Edmondson, a national demographer and social-change expert.

O’Neil’s presentation, titled “Be Well On Purpose,” outlined what he considers the six key dimensions of wellness. He emphasized the important role that having a sense of purpose plays in determining the quality and longevity of life for seniors, saying that studies prove that it actually has an impact on physical, and not just emotional, health.

Edmondson gave a presentation titled, “Where’s the Party?” in which he also discussed how important social connections are for seniors.

“The smallest interactions are the ones that are most often overlooked,” Edmondson said. “But even something small, such as taking care of a neighbor’s pet, can have a big effect on a person’s health.”

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“We’re looking for ways to strengthen our neighborhoods,” he said. “More and more people are living in social isolation, which studies show is bad for your health. By improving social connections, we not only improve their (seniors’) health, but we also benefit our community.”

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Stoneybrook tees off at annual tourney Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women’s Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner.

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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.

“Dancing really helped bring me out of my shell,” she said.

“Being on stage, hearing the music, you definitely get a rush.”

Deacy began dancing 12 years ago, as a second-grader, when she moved to a new school.

“A lot of the girls at my new school were into it, and I just found I had a natural talent for

it,” she said.

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 events in Ireland and Scotland. And after competing in eight previous Southern Region Oireachtas in the under-20 division, Deacy made a last-minute decision to give the competition one more shot.

“I only had about a month to train,” she said. “But I was in good shape, and I danced the best I ever have.”

Deacy, a graduate of Riverview High School, still attends

Dancer stays step ahead of competitors dance class at Drake three times a week and works for her father’s magazine companies, Pet Pages and Restaurant Pages. She hopes to open her own studio and dance professionally. She plans to apply for Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens in Virginia and said she’s always wanted to be in Riverdance.

For now, she is busy training for the national championship in Chicago this July and hopes to crack the top 10 this year.

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

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Sarasota Stars Christina Deacy isn’t the only Drake School of Irish Dance student to bring some of the luck of the Irish to Sarasota.

Isabelle Blanch also performed well at the Southern Region Oireachtas, where she qualified for the World Irish Dancing Championship April 3, in Belfast, Ireland. Blanch has been dancing for nine years. She took up the activity when she discovered her preschool teacher also was a teacher at Drake.

Students Catherine Cier and Katie Hiles also recently reached Open-Champion level, the highest level in competitive Irish dancing.

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Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need The United Methodist Women’s Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

Christopher Pinckney with his daughter Zora, 2.

Sarasota residents pound pavement at ITN benefit The Independent Transportation Network of Sarasota held its first Walk for Rides March 3, at Phillippi Estate Park.

About 200 participants walked either the one-mile or two-mile course through the park. Participants received T-shirts

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Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman

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The Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale celebrates its 36th anniversary from Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

Started in 1976 by the United Methodist Women, the show features an array of antiques, including glass, art, collectibles, furniture, jewelry and other vintage items. The proceeds from this all-volunteer event go toward helping families in crisis, by supporting local charities and food banks such as All Faiths Food Bank, Children First, Family Promise of Sarasota, Mothers Helping Mothers and more.

Among the show’s 40 antique vendors from throughout the country and abroad, United Methodist Church has its own boutique of donated items and baked goods, which volunteers have spent many hours preparing and organizing.

“The vendors all look forward to this show, because it’s so unique,” said volunteer Nancy Trowbridge. “The main thing that sets us apart is our purpose — helping families.”

Sally Altman, chairwoman of the show, says she hopes to surpass last year’s sales and push the total amount of money raised in the show’s history to more than $400,000, an impressive accomplishment for a show of its size.

“We’re small, but we’ve got a big heart,” said Altman.

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36th Annual Pineapple Antiques Preview Show and Sale — takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail. Presented by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sarasota, the Pineapple show features antiques, collectibles, door prizes and live jazz entertainment.

The sale raises money for families in crisis by supporting local charities and food banks. Event continues through Saturday, March 10. Cost is $15 at the door for the preview sale; $6 at the door Friday and Saturday. Call 954-4165.

Rainforest Mask Exhibit Opening Reception — takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave. Come see the walls of Selby’s Museum of Botany & the Arts covered with hundreds of hand-carved and painted wooden masks created by master carvers from the southwestern indigenous village of Boruca, Costa Rica. Exhibit and sale continue through April 20. Free. RSVP required for reception. Call 366-5731.

Republican Party of Sarasota County Monthly Meeting — takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Republican Party of Sarasota County Headquarters at 1680 Fruitville Road. Free. Call 9142004.

Craft Beer Tasting at Gecko’s on Hillview — takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gecko’s on Hillview, 1900 Hillview St. Taste 15 new beers and enjoy complimentary light snacks.

Free. Call 953-2929.

Friday, March 9 Rain Barrel Workshop — takes place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave. This

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Practical tips on the construction and installation of rain barrels will be provided. Free. Call 861-5000.

Saturday, March 10 The Oaks Women’s Club Rummage Sale — takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8199 S. Tamiami Trail, at the intersection of Tamiami Trail and Beneva Road. The day-long sale will feature books, jewelry, clothing, artwork, small furnishings, tools and more. Free. Call 966-2161.

Historic Trolley Tour — takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th St.

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Raymond James Sun Coast Complex Meet the Artists Show Opening — takes place at 4:30 p.m. at the Sarasota branch of the Raymond James Sun Coast Complex, 1819 Main St. To support local craftsmanship, this show will feature four local artists whose talents include painting and bronze casting. Free. Call 366-8600.

Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated Monthly Meeting — takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hillview Grill, 920 Hillview St. Guest speaker will be state Sen. Michael S. Bennett. Cost is $20. Call 952-0045.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Sarasota Chamber Power Hour Live — takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Guests will have an opportunity to eat, mingle and deliver short presentations about themselves and their respective businesses.

Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call 782-0899.

Gershwin, by George! — takes place at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Road. Joseph Holt, artist in residence at Faith Lutheran and artistic director of Gloria Musicae, will be joined by three Gloria Musicae soloists to perform a tribute concert featuring music of George Gershwin and his brother, Ira. Cost is $15. Call 924-4664.

Rotary Clubs of Sarasota Keys and Sarasota Bay Foundations Golf Tournament — takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the Bent Tree Country Club, 4700 Bent Tree Blvd. This event will benefit the Cancer Support Community, Children’s Medical Services, Honor Flights and veterans programs. Cost is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome.

Call 284-3287.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Florida Snakes Class — takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. at Shamrock Park Nature Center, 3900 Shamrock Drive.

This program will introduce the common native snakes that are found in the area. Identification, harmful and harmless characteristics and how to manage snake encounters will be discussed. Registration required at http:// sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu. Free. Call 8615000.

Salvage Night for Sea Creatures — takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, 1093 Central Ave. This charity event will benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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Temple Emanu-El celebrates Purim Temple Emanu-El hosted a Purim celebration Sunday, March 4.

Families came dressed in costume to celebrate the story of Purim. After a service led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman, the religious school’s seventhgrade students put on a play, followed by an afternoon of fun in the Purim carnival set up outside.

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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.

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marge martin The warning signs were clear. For two days, Marge Martin felt strange numbness in her arms, pain in her jaw and neck and what she calls spasms in her chest. She was constantly exhausted and felt pressure around her chest and back, but she chose to ignore it, only treating her symptoms with over-the-counter medicines.

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Marge Martin, a heart-attack survivor, will share her story at this year’s Go Red for Women Luncheon March 8, at Michael’s On East.

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Now, only months later, Martin is still in recovery, but she’s taking steps to make sure she stays healthy.

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Each year, more women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined, but for some reason, this silent killer is often overlooked.

Today, Martin hopes to bring more awareness to the issue. After her heart attack, she agreed to share her story through a video that will be shown at this year’s Go Red for Women Luncheon.

The American Heart Association hosts the luncheon each year in an effort to educate women about heart health while raising money to fight heart disease. “People just need to be more aware of the symptoms,� Martin says. “I’m just like everyone else — I never thought this would happen to me.� — Nick Friedman

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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.

The only run Sarasota High School’s baseball team needed to defeat Charlotte 1-0 March 6. Sarasota’ Brian Pietranton went 2-for-2 at the plate for the Sailors.

The number of Cardinal Mooney lacrosse players who scored runs in their 10-9 loss to All-Saints Academy, March 5. Hollie Canacari, Alex Jungers, Marlee Jones, Haley McCurdy, Kelly Nicholson and Bridget Walsh all had hot hands for the Cougars.

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What are your strengths?

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

Do you have any weaknesses?

My backhand and conditioning.

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How often do you play?

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?

Toby St. Piere. I met him playing here at Bath & Racquet. He’s a great player.

What is your favorite part about your sport?

I think the escape of it. When you go in to a racquetball court and shut the door, you block out the rest of the world. I also like how fast it is and the speed of it.

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?

Stay attentive to what is going on on the court. A lot happens very quickly on the court, so if you’re not in the right place, you can find yourself in trouble. The ball really stings when it hits you, especially when I play against guys who hit the ball at 140 mph.

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real estate | transactions

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,545,000 The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Feb. 20 and Feb. 24.

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Brian O’Brien and Kathleen O’Brien, trustees, sold the Unit PH-D condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Rainer and Debora Blomster, Sarasota, for $1,545,000.

Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,355 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1.5 million in 2010.

SARASOTA

TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued

by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of Feb. 20 through Feb. 24, in order of dollar amounts.

CITY OF SARASOTA Address

Permit

Applicant

1714 Irving St. 635 Columbia Court 960 Pomelo Ave. 888 Blvd. of the Arts 850 S. Tamiami Trail 2183 Wisteria St. 3521 Flores Ave. 2508 Waldemere St. 626 47th St. 37 Sunset Drive

Addition Remodel Alteration Alteration Remodel Mechanical Re-roof Re-roof Mechanical Mechanical

Michael Riney Christopher Jaensch Raymond Polito Winifred Schulman Valerie Fini John Mennenga Cregg Johnson Frank Lawrence Natalie Ulrich Robert Parry

Amount $125,000 $47,300 $18,000 $13,900 $8,935 $8,800 $8,565 $7,100 $6,750 $6,690

SARASOTA COUNTY

San Remo Estates

Scott Gerber and Alexandra Miller, Sarasota, sold their home at 1400 Siesta Drive to Rafael Pascale, Sarasota, for $1.1 million. Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,850 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $450,000 in 1998.

Condominium on the Bay

Edward Jaffry, trustee, Tallahassee, sold the Unit 1201 condominium at 888 Blvd. of the Arts to Lawrence and Judith Bleiberg, Sarasota, for $600,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $760,000 in 2002.

Margaret Ferguson, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit 411 condominium at 988 Blvd. of the Arts to Ann Mugee, of Ontario, Canada, for $330,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,555 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 1998.

The Landings

Kenneth and Zetta Fradin sold their

Nick Friedman

Unit PH-D in Hudson Crossing at 888 S. Orange Ave. sold for $1,545,000.

home at 5152 Flicker Field Circle to Pat and Sally Wierzba, of Alberta, Canada, for $460,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,935 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $261,500 in 1992.

Address

Permit

Applicant

Amount

425 Titian Drive 420 N. Casey Key Road 3911 Spyglass Hill Road 1339 Vermeer Drive 1832 Pandora Drive 2151 Riviera Drive 1652 Caribbean Drive 4779 Watermark Lane 6521 Waterford Circle 2406 Siesta Drive

Deck Generator Re-roof Re-roof Pool/Deck Renovations Mechanical Spa Re-roof Renovations

Kevin Traier Steven Lee Barry Gringorten Joseph D’Ambrosio David Varone William Balkwill Gary Schmidt Joe Micali Mary Nicolini John Lambie

$45,000 $36,000 $25,000 $23,320 $21,380 $18,500 $17,550 $16,250 $15,765 $15,000

Rhodes and Hale

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

Peter Katz and Marla Hollander sold their home at 320 Ohio Place to Daniel Bridinger, Sarasota, for $350,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,058 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 2009.

Renaissance

Wayne Hall, Chicago, sold his Unit 313 condominium at 750 N. Tamiami Trail to Anthony and Christine Baer, of Rochester Hills, Mich., for $220,000. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,065

OSPREY Oaks II

Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe sold their home at 842 Mac Ewen Drive to John and Jill Pook, Osprey, for $800,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 4,263 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,425,000 in 2007.

Meridian I at the Oaks Preserve

Lora Inc. sold the Unit 601 condominium at 385 N. Point Road to Barry and Sandra Sucher, Osprey, for $520,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,594 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $545,000 in 2000.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

RAINFALL

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Month to date: 2012 2011

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Year-to-date:

2012 2011 1.73 in. 3.68 in.

TemperatureS

Wed. Feb. 29 Thurs. March 1 Fri. March 2 Sat. March 3 Sun. March 4 Mon. March 5 Tues. March 6

High 84 81 83 83 76 76 83

Temps.

Low 66 62 65 68 50 44 51

Record Temps.

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

Sunrise/sunset Sunrise 6:47 6:46 6:45 7:44 7:43 7:42 7:41

Sunset 6:35 6:35 6:36 7:36 7:37 7:38 7:38

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Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.

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

Friday,noted March Estate of Virginia Keeley, Sarasota ABBEX, INC 941-365-3833 ABBEX, INC attachments.

Never used. $15.00.

941-355-3747.

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

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

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Never used.

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OBO. 388-7765.

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941-921-1597.

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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, 941-921-1597.

KITCHEN TABLE oval, chairs.

Also dining table, chairs & server, 2 twin beds, full KITCHEN TABLE oval, 44$200. chairs.

Also end end table. table. cabinet, over 100 oil paintings, cherry cabinet, over 100 original original oilcherry paintings, cherry Service Company Nets: $12,000/mo.

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

MARCO FUTON: Brand new, color, never Both condition, $200.

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941-918-2767.

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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 chests, MARCO FUTON: Brand new, brown Point color, never recliner, bookcases, bookcases, 60's dinette, dinette, chests, trade beads, 100/$100, Stickney area. & more. customers.

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

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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,painted, $65, African equipment, ROUND TABLE 4 Chairs All wood $45. tractor, mower, tractor, Murray Murrayyard 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.

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

Earn customers.

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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.

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Everything priced.

No long lines, Organized Sales.

Quality Sales.

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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.

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

HUGE SALE! Christ Church of Longboat Key. Leather, $15,000.

941-383-6417.

Send your the qualifications to: Leather, $15,000. 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.

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941-552-8461.

The Women’s Club Scholarship Fund The -Oaks Oaks Women’s Club Scholarship Fund Financial 2007 G6, Convertible, 6,000 Crono, Bose System.

Original price, Financial satisfaction. satisfaction. Great Great work work environment. environment.

2007 PONTIAC PONTIAC G6, Red Red$40,500.

Convertible, 6,000 Miles.

Miles.

8:30 2:30.

Clothing, jewelry, housewares, LIMITED TIME OFFER. ACT TODAY. $14,000. $64,000.

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

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.

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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, $40,500. price, Crono, Bose Bose System.

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!

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

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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.

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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 on 20mph in no reg.

40 miles miles on charge, charge,THIS 20mph in Ruskin.

Ruskin. Upgraded HeylRoad, Truck Winter Lines, Inc. HR, 3377 Forsyth Park, FL HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 32792 **********TWO ESTATE SALES WEEK********* 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.

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales set-up, 42 bottles, $100.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

(2) WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM 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 experience, (off Bahia Vista near Honore) Hand Painted glass Sconces, coordinates with WWW.ABELSICECREAM.COM Pendant Stained Glass Chain Light, $100.

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(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.

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

5455 Crestlake 5455 9AM-2PM Crestlake Blvd.

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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.

Hours: 941-359-4296. to 9AM-2:30PM. quality, attention to detail skills and 4901 Hidden Oaks Trail SAT. hours. people, phone and computer SAT. 9AM-2PM 9AM-2PM hours. Good Good people, phone and computer skills Emerson Carrera Upgraded Ceiling Fan with Light Boston Sound Bar & Wireless Woofer, $125.

Boston Health/Fitness/Beauty Sound Bar & Wireless Woofer, $125. patient essential.

RN 941-359-4296. degree required. (off Bahia Vista nearTrail Honore) required.

Hours: 9AM-2:30PM. required.care Hours: 9AM-2:30PM. 941-359-4296.

4901 Hidden Oaks 4901 Hidden Oaks Trail RESEARCH COORDINATOR for busy clinical Kit & Blades, assembled, Bath Vanity, Emerson Carrera Upgraded Ceiling with Light Emerson Carrera Upgradedmatches Ceiling Fan Fan with Light Competitive ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique & 19th salary and benefits. Fax resumes to Please Website for 18th Pictures & (off Vista near (off Bahia Bahiavisit Vista my near Honore) Honore) research site wanted for Bradenton office. $250.

941-907-0444.

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Call Ren MASTER THE ART of Permanent Makeup for (941) 756-8839 or e-mail to: Information: Please my Please visit visitwww.estatesalesbynancydunn.com my Website Website for for Pictures Pictures && $250. 941-907-0444.

Commitment to wanted quality, for attention to detail and research site Bradenton office. research site wanted for Bradenton office. $250.

941-907-0444.

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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.

MLS#A3956699 $200,000 Sarasota.com/RealEstate

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Siesta Key Bay Front

Palm Bay Club

3 BR/3.1BA sits on tropical setting.

Furnished 1 BR/1BA in Tower building Hardwood floors, newer kitchen and with Gulf views and Crescent Beach. each bathroom has its own updated full Updated kitchen with granite, bath. New 3 zone A/C in 2011, private extended great room, gas-heated pool and refurbished deck. and porcelain tile.

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Call Susan Keal at 941.320.1689 or Lee Byron at 941.350.5542

Coldwell Banker Siesta Key Office Leaders

Casarina

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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5BR/5BA & 3-car garage. Built 2001.

Amy Robinson 941.928.2044

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Luxurious Orchid Beach Club.

3BR/3BA condo with 2936 SF w/ Gulf and Downtown views.

Built in 2005.

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DIRECT GULF FRONT! Villa Di Lancia, Desirable “Walk Down” residence. 3BR/3BA and 2,455 SF w/Gulf Views. Built 1996.

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ChristyYourNeff Siesta Key Connection....

Voted Sarasota Magazine’s “Best in Client Satisfaction” SEVEN Consecutive Years

Siesta Key Waterfront Opportunity

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Directly on Hanson Bayou. One acre, only 5 lots from Big Pass. Excellent boating water, great fishing. The value is in the land.

Price Reduced! - $975,000 A3929704

Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this true Old Florida property, and enjoy the unique features of the Sanderling Club. 4545 sq. ft., 5BR and 4 baths.

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Both of these homes are close to Southgate Community Center, Schools, Shopping and Arlington Park!

1601 Pelican Point Dr. # HA211 Great Harbor & Marina views!

Excellent rental potential, 2BR/2BA - Move-In-Ready!

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Professionally decorated 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool home on cul-de-sac street, surrounded by beautiful mature landscape drought tolerant plants.

Amenities include: A 1500 bottle wine cellar, custom paint, French doors, gourmet kitchen, Viking range, outdoor Summer kitchen, soaring beamed ceilings and an oversized 3-car side entry garage.

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WATERFRONT PERFECTION

Move right into this beautiful home and bring your boats! An 80’ dock with six rentable slips, large deep water, no bridges to the Gulf or Bay. Meticulous records of annual slip rentals are availabe. This 3BR/2BA home has ceramic tile floors, recessed lighting and gourmet kitchen.

MLS# A3945076 $697,000

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

Walk to Beaches

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Easy bike or walk just 3 blocks to world-famous Siesta beaches, restaurants and galleries. Move in ready Home in estate with den and art studio/guest house providing possible 3-4 2BR/2B turnkey furnished bedrooms on a large lot on a cul-de-sac at end of private road. 227’ frontage unit in bayfront community on newly dredged canal. Dock & Boat House in sheltered anchorage, 100 yards with tennis, fishing pier, two to ICW in Little Sarasota Bay with no bridges. Easy walk to #1 Beach in USA! pools & more.

Broker/Owner NEW PRICE!!! $1,125,000 $249,000

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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800 Feet of Private Beach

Open Sun. 1-4 Newer Home 1132 Horizon View On Water

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Ethel Lovelace 941-586-7390

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

Ethel Lovelace Group P.A.

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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Brigette von Kessel & Kristina von Kessel 941.266.2174 941.266.2848 brigittevonkessel@michaelsaunders.com http://brigittevonkessel.michaelsaunders.com Mobile: Mobile:

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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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.

Don’t miss this Beach Buy. $749,000.

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This mint condition, first floor condo has a 36 foot lanai with natural light flowing in to warm your heart and soul. Newer stainless steel appliances, air conditioner and hot water heater so you can just move in without major expenses.

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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Judie Berger 145 Beach Road - $1,900,000 146 Avenida Veneccia - $1,000,000

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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