Longboat Observer 03.22.12

bserver O

LONGBOAT

You. Your neighbors. Your neighborhood.

NEWS

DIVERSIONS

OUR TOWN

INSIDE

Stephanie Peters’ iconcept design pops en pointe.

INSIDE

Arts Center gets creative for its 60th.

PAGE 7A

election

Thursday, MARCH 22, 2012

Longboat residents parade around in Irish ensembles.

PAGE 1B.

Brenner: ‘We won’

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Less than 100 votes separated incumbent Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski.

Mallory Gnaegy

+ Buskers take their music to the streets On Feb. 22, the St. Armands Circle Association held auditions for buskers, or street performers, that they hoped would perform on a monthly basis. On March 14, the first night of busking took place. One of the acts, The Garbage Men, above, drew a big crowd.

David Brenner wasn’t smiling or frowning when he ELECTION TOTALS stepped to the podium at his ✔ Denotes winner campaign supporters’ party Tuesday night, at the LongTOTAL VOTES boat Key Hilton Beachfront

Total % Resort. The vice mayor had ✔ Brenner 1,211 51.9 just received the results of 1,121 48.1 Rajewski the town’s March 20 general municipal election, but you SARASOTA couldn’t read the outcome

Total % on his face. Supporters were ✔ Brenner 830 50.5 still chatting when he stepped Rajewski 813 49.5 to the microphone and delivered the outcome in two MANATEE words: “We won.”

Total % Five miles away, challenger ✔ Brenner 381 55.3 Ray Rajewski had gathered Rajewski 308 44.7 with his supporters at his home in the Bayou section of Bay Isles. But, before he got for 55.3% of the total. In Sarathe results, he gathered his sota County, Brenner received supporters to thank them, tell 830 of 1,643 votes, compared them that his campaign was to Rajewski’s 813 votes, for a team effort and say that re- 50.5% of the total. In total, gardless of what happened in 2,332, or 37.02% of Longboat Key’s 6,300 registered votthe next 15 minutes, the ers, cast ballots in the experience gave him election. The District the opportunity to 3 seat was the only meet good people.

DISTRICT 3 Brenner won the COMMISSION contested race in the town’s general elecelection, securing tion. Commissioners a second two-year Lynn Larson, Hal Lenoterm in the District 3 bel and Pat Zunz ran unopLongboat Key Town Commission seat, but the election posed for re-election.

Speaking to his supporters was close: He won by just 90 votes. Brenner received 1,211 Tuesday night, Brenner said votes, or 51.9% of the 2,332 that the vote was closer than votes cast, compared to the he would have preferred. But 1,121 votes that Rajewski re- still, he said that the majorceived. In Manatee County, ity of voters recognized that Brenner received 381 votes, compared to Rajewski’s 308, SEE ELECTION / 2A

2012

Dora Walters

Mary Lou Johnson, John Ginaven and Chet Pletzke

+ Speaker keeps eagle eye on birds The bald eagles of Longboat Key were John Ginaven’s topic as he spoke to the Longboat Key Garden Club members at their Feb. 28 meeting. Ginavan has been studying bald eagles for many years — the past 12 on Longboat Key. He described characteristics of bald eagles and said that females are always bigger than males and have a wingspan of up to 8 feet.

Ginaven illustrated his remarks with photos taken

by Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson. He added that the eagles are like many of the Key’s residents — they leave during the summer months.

+ Volunteers and ball persons needed The Sarasota Open is in search of volunteers and ball persons of all ages.

To volunteer for the event, which takes place from April 14 to April 22, go to SarasotaOpen.org.

Mallory Gnaegy

Vice Mayor David Brenner celebrated his District 3 commission seat win Tuesday night with campaign supporters at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

crossroads by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Fatal crash triggers safety discussion A January car accident in which a woman died has reignited discussions about improving pedestrian and bicycle safety.

A recent pedestrian fatality on Gulf of Mexico Drive has generated discussion about how to make the Key safer for both pedestrians and bicyclists.

Town officials will meet with Florida Department of Transportation representatives to explore

measures that could make the Key safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, including the possible installation of additional crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive, said Town Manager David Bullock.

“There’s a long history of dis-

cussing crosswalks that hasn’t really gotten that far,” Bullock said.

The meeting has not yet been scheduled. However, a traffic crash report released this week details the events that led up to Longboat Key’s first pedestrian fatality in nearly seven years.

The report states that Jo Schatterman, 73, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., was returning from St. Armands Circle on the 6:15 p.m. trolley Jan. 27, with her sister, Myra Sandler. Sandler told police the trolley dropped them off at a stop across the street from Sandler’s unit at the Islander

SEE SAFETY / 2A

INDEX Bridge Bites....... 11B Briefs....................4A

Calendar............ 12A Classifieds ........ 13B

Cops Corner..........9A Crossword.......... 13B

Opinion.................8A Weather............. 12B

Vol. 34, No. 34 | Three sections YourObserver.com

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

SAFETY / FROM PAGE 1A

Dora Walters

District 3 commission candidate Ray Rajewski, middle, thanked his supporters Tuesday night at his home before hearing the election results. Rajewski received a total 1,121 votes to Vice Mayor David Brenner’s 1,211 votes.

ELECTION / FROM PAGE 1A change is upon the Key and cited Publix’s upcoming redevelopment as an example.

“The last time I ran, I said that the future starts now for Longboat Key,” he said. “I still believe that, and I believe that’s now.”

Brenner had described his campaign as one that sought balance for the Key. Throughout his campaign, he described the island as a primarily residential community that needed a mix of commercial and tourist development. Rajewski, a newcomer to town politics, campaigned as the “residents’ representative” with a vision of maintaining the Key as an “upscale second home, vacation and residential community,” according to campaign materials.

Rajewski, a Boston native, 68, is a U.S. Army veteran and former executive vice president and chief operating officer of Paramount and CBS television stations based in Los Angeles. He got his first taste of Longboat Key during a guys’ long weekend in 1983. In 2004, he bought his home in the Bayou and moved there full time. He told the Longboat Observer last month that he waited until just before the deadline to turn in candidate papers to the Supervisor of Elections Office because he wanted to see if someone else would step up and run for a seat. His campaign drew support

from Islandside Property Owners Coalition members who oppose the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million redevelopment-and-expansion project that Brenner supported. When asked after receiving the results Tuesday night if he would consider running again, Rajewski said that he would have to think about it.

Brenner, who celebrated his 76th birthday March 21, is a Philadelphia native and certified public accountant who retired in 1983 at age 47 but left retirement behind three years later when the mayor of Philadelphia asked him to become his director of commerce. Brenner served on the staff for three years but later returned in 1991 when he was asked to return as the city’s finance director. He and his wife, Maggie, bought their unit at the Islander Club in 1999 and became full-time residents in 2001. Brenner served a three-year term on the Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board beginning in 2006 before winning the District 3 seat in a race against incumbent Commissioner Peter O’Connor in 2010.

“If you look at the numbers, you see that what IPOC turned out was the money,” Brenner told the Longboat Observer. “I think that for the people of Longboat Key, this was great.”

Senior Editor Dora Walters contributed to this report.

Club in the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Because of heavy traffic, they waited until the left side of the road was clear and walked into the middle lane and waited until they thought they could cross the rest of the road.

Sandler said they could see headlights, but they appeared far away. She said she had almost finished crossing the road, thinking her sister was behind her, when she heard a “thud.”

A sport-utility vehicle driven by Petar Sibinkic, 36, of Sarasota, struck Schatterman, who, according to police “was dressed in a black jogging-type outfit and wearing a black ball cap.” Sibinkic told police that he moved Schatterman to the side of the road, fearing that she would be struck by another vehicle.

The first 911 call was recorded at 6:32 p.m. Longboat Key police and firefighters arrived on scene and attempted to provide treatment, however, Schatterman was pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m.

A Sarasota Police Department traffic homicide unit investigated the crash.

The report states Sibinkic refused to be interviewed without his attorney. Police wrote that they gave him the chance to contact an attorney, however, he declined. Sibinkic showed no signs of impairment, and his vehicle’s minimum speed was 30 mph at impact, according to the report.

Witness George Davis told police he was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive and saw something get hit but wasn’t aware it was a person until he got out of the vehicle to check on the incident.

According to Bullock, the town will consider multiple options for increasing safety.

“It’s impossible this time of year to drive the length of the island without seeing dozens of pedestrians and bicyclists trying to cross the street,” Bullock said. “What we’re trying to see is, is there some way to make that whole effort safer?”

Tunnel vision Town and Florida Department of Transportation officials will meet to discuss ways to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, including the possible future installation of crosswalks. In the meantime, however, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle wants to promote a safe way of crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive of which he believes few Key residents and visitors are aware: a tunnel that stretches underneath the road in the 1900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive near Seaplace condominium.

“It’s a great idea for pedestrians and bicycles,” he said.

Hogle said that many parts of the Key have minimal lighting because of turtle regulations.

“My guess is, there are a lot of pedestrians and bicyclists who probably do not have any idea that it exists,” he said.

Tel: 941.778.3215 RENOVATIONS

214 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, Fl

To find out more about how to begin your project call Betsy at 941. 778 .3215

Coastal living. One dream at a time.

78830

2A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

getting the message

3A

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Endorsement emails raise questions Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

Some recent endorsements didn’t come as a surprise leading up to the March 20 Longboat Key General Municipal Election.

Bob White, Islandside Property Owners Coalition president, has endorsed Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Ray Rajewski, who has described the Key Club’s project as “overdevelopment.” Michael Welly, general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, has endorsed incumbent Vice Mayor David Brenner, who supported the Key Club’s project.

But a recent email from White that endorses Rajewski drew the ire of some Windward Bay residents when management sent it last Monday to residents.

Windward Bay Manager Fred Gholson, whom the Longboat Observer was unable to reach Friday afternoon, apologized to residents in a March 14 email: “Several days ago, you received a communication from

talking the talk

Windward Bay that was sent to us from Mr. Bob White who is associated with the Federation of Longboat Key. The email was intended for informational purposes only and was not intended to appear that Windward Bay was endorsing any candidate or influence voting in the local elections of Longboat Key. Even though this communication was considered to be information that would prove valuable to our residents, it was not appreciated by all. Therefore, please accept our apology and rest assured there will be no further communications (email) of this nature in the future.”

But George Spoll, president of the Federation of Longboat Key Condominium Association, the group to which Gholson’s email referred, criticized the description of White as being involved with the group and wrote in an email to Condo Fed’s directors that management was “wrong in circulating such propaganda

through their office …”

Windward Bay resident Beverly Shapiro, a Condo Fed board member, criticized the forwarding of the email to residents.

“It was intrusive and they should refrain from using our private emails to spread lies and poison to the voters against David Brenner,” she said.

White said the email wasn’t targeted at Condo Fed members.

He said he sent the email to a list that numbers in the hundreds and includes Key residents, associations and property managers and that Windward Bay was the only condominium he knew of in which management forwarded the email to owners.

The association at L’Ambiance, where White lives, is a member of Condo Fed, but White is not personally affiliated, although he was listed as Condo Fed’s delegate for his association approximately five years ago, he said. Spoll contacted the 10 directors of Condo Fed, some of

whom represented multiple associations, and found that none of their managers had forwarded White’s email. Spoll said Condo Fed is apolitical and provides informational presentation to condominium candidates.

“If commissioners or candidates come to our programs, we’ll introduce them as a commissioner or a candidate,” Spoll said. “But we never give endorsements. That would be fatal to us if we did.”

Residents and managers at about a half-dozen other Key condominiums told the Longboat Observer that management of their communities hadn’t forwarded the email.

White said he didn’t ask managers to forward his email, although he signed off on a subsequent email, writing: “P.S. Please forward this email to your friends and encourage them to vote for Ray Rajewski!”

But White questioned Welly’s endorsement of Brenner, including a statement about IPOC supporting Rajewski’s candidacy. He said he made the endorsement personally and not

as an IPOC representative. He questioned Welly’s placement of the endorsement with the Key Club’s logo underneath and planned to have IPOC’s attorney look into the issue.

“He’s entitled to endorse whomever he wants but the way you used to do it was, you didn’t put it on company letterhead,” White said.

Welly said he made the endorsement as an individual and not as a representative of the Key Club and that he has written columns in the club’s magazine, Club Reflections, about what issues voters should consider in the election — but has avoided endorsing a candidate in that forum.

Still, Key Club attorney John Patterson questioned the relevance of White’s statements and planned to look into whether endorsements were made on IPOC letterhead.

“There’s no legal prohibition with a for-profit corporation endorsing candidates,” he said.

“There is a very big problem with condominium associations endorsing candidates.”

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Commission avoids rush to judgment Study signals on plans for new community center Longboat Key The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

A community center may or may not be part of Longboat Key’s future, but one thing is certain: The discussion about it will continue.

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its March 15 workshop to direct Town Manager David Bullock to work with the St. Petersburg-based Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc. to get a breakdown of the costs for moving forward in two phases with plans developed for Bayfront Park Recreation Center and report back to the commission for future discussion.

Bullock told the commission that the town’s land acquisition fund has just under $1.5 million, and the town is scheduled to receive approximately $3 million in infrastructure surtax for parks-and-recreation improvements over the next 15 years. The commission could also consider reallocating approximately $1 million set aside for improvements to streets and drainage and could also pursue matching grant opportunities and the possibility of funding from Sarasota County, which enlarged the park site when it bought the former Albritton property in 2007.

The town could receive an additional $3 million as compensation for loss of open space if the Longboat Key Club and Resort proceeds with its proposed $400 million redevelopment-and-expansion plan.

Commissioner Phill Younger (see sidebar) suggested moving forward in two phases, beginning with

implementing plans for the park, while gathering input from residents about whether they want a community center on the property.

Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Jack Duncan and Lynn Larson agreed with the approach. But Commissioner Pat Zunz worried that the town could be missing out on the low building costs and interest rates in today’s economy. Vice Mayor David Brenner said, “All the polling in the world doesn’t mean a darn if citizens don’t know what’s going to go there.”

But Commissioner Hal Lenobel expressed skepticism that the community would use such a facility and described the discussed use of funds as a gamble.

The discussion ended after an hour and 50 minutes. But, technically, it’s been going on for much longer — off and on for the past 35 years. A request for the appointment of a committee to determine the need for a community center was forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Board for possible inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan in 1976.

The idea of a community center came up at least twice — in 1982, following a transfer of density that created what is now Durante Park, and in 1996, when the commission re-

Younger: Back in action On Thursday, March 15, Commissioner Phill Younger was back where he belonged: in his seat to the left of Town Manager David Bullock on the commission dais for the first time since an illness left him hospitalized for 20 days in February.

Younger stayed for the entire discussion before heading home.

“My very lovely wife and very harsh warden is in the back and my parole is up,” he said of his wife, Fanny. fused to vote on a plan for a cultural community center at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts — before voters defeated a proposal for a community center at Bayfront Park Recreation Center in 2004.

Brown, who chaired the Community Center Advisory Committee in 2003 and 2004, emphasized the importance of finding out what residents want.

“I’m 100% in favor of this community center but I don’t want to shove it down anyone’s throat,” he said.

cellular patterns TE Connectivity Inc. representative Scott Wierson didn’t send any signal about what recommendations the company would make to address Key-wide wireless communications issues during a public meeting March 16, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

But he did offer insight into wireless communications patterns on the island and presented findings generated from signal-strength tests conducted throughout the island last month.

Sprint and Verizon coverage followed the same basic patterns on the island: Received signal strengths and signal qualities were best at the northern-most tip of the Key and at a stretch from just north of the Sarasota-Manatee county line to midway through the Sarasota side of the island. Excluding the northern point, signal strengths and qualities were worst in most of the Manatee portion of the island, falling in the ranges the study defined as marginal or poor in many areas. The southern-most points of the island fared better than most of Manatee but worse than the area to its direct north.

AT&T’s received signal strength was strongest at the northern- and southern-most points of the island and the area to the direct north of the county line. The signal varied from good to marginal for the remainder of the island. Signal quality varied widely, with only the area just north of the county line falling in the excellent range. Much of the Key fell in the marginal range, although a large stretch of the Sarasota County portion fell in the poor range.

T-Mobile’s received signal strength fell in the good range or better for only the northern tip; most of the Key fell within the marginal or poor ranges, with a few spots falling in the “very poor range.” Quality was mostly marginal or good at the center of the island, with quality improving to the good, very good and excellent ranges on both the north and south ends.

Metro PCS’s received signal strength was marginal throughout most of the island, although a portion of the north end and a smaller section in Sarasota County fell in the poor range, with a few spots hitting the very poor range. Signal quality varied widely throughout the island, mostly from marginal to very good.

The company will give an informational presentation at the Planning & Zoning Board meeting March 27. Another community meeting has been scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

+ Town to hold interviews for P&Z director

NEWSBRIEFS

4A

The town will interview five candidates for the Planning Zoning & Building director position April 2. Candidates were selected from an initial pool of 62 applicants. The town has advertised the position as paying $76,024 to $117,728 and requiring a bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, building construction or related field and a minimum of eight years in building construction, land development or planning with at least three years in a supervisory or public administrative position.

+ Town, Chamber to unveil advertising program The town of Longboat Key, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and Studio 26 Production Co. will introduce an advertising program to chamber members at the 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 “Business at Breakfast” that will allow members to advertise on live-streamed Longboat Key Town Commission meet-

YourObserver.com

Meetings agendas

&

TOP FIVE

Town Commission Statutory Meeting — 7 p.m. Monday, March 26



The most read stories online last week were:

1. “In The Public Eye: Dr. Murray ‘Murf’ Klauber” (March 13)

 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 27

2. “Nosh-A-Rye to close in April” (March 14)

Town Commission Regular Meeting — 7 p.m. Monday, April 2



3. “PHOTO GALLERY: Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman’s Daughters Speak At Longboat Key Republican club” (Aug. 21)

Excavators began clearing the Publix site Tuesday morning for the new store in southwest corner of the shopping center.

4. “Police increase patrols of Colony, Whitney Beach” (March 14) 5. “Bondi, Pam Bondi” (March 14)

ings that remain available on the town’s website, longboatkey.org. The Longboat Key Town Commission budgeted funds to offer live-stream videos of its meeting through March, but the town has enough funds left over to carry the service through the May regular meeting. The advertising program was developed to help offset town costs.

 Code Enforcement Board Meeting — 10 a.m. Monday, April 9

+ Publix receives extended construction hours + Commission holds off Town Manager David Bullock has on charter review authorized extended construction hours

O of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. excluding Sundays for Publix for a 30-day period beginning March 26. Town ordinances typically limit construction hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Publix is slated to close its existing store in April and demolish it in May in preparation for the December opening of its new store.

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its March 15 workshop to hold off on the discussion of a potential charter review until the fall, after its review of codes. The town must review its charter at least every 10 years. The last charter review took place in 2007.

This week on

REMODELING, ADDITONS ADDITIONS & REMODELING, & CUSTOM CUSTOMHOMES HOMES

Florida’s #1 Weekly Newspaper Website

PERFECTLY CRAFTED PERFECTLY CRAFTEDHOMES HOMES

DAILY BROADCAST:

ONLINE NOW:

Keep up with breaking news and the latest headlines in our daily video broadcast. Become a registered user on YourObserver.com to receive our daily broadcast by email.

About Last Night Look for your name in our Black Tie feature

VIDEO In the Kitchen

Longboat Key residents Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener prepare asparagus soup

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Black Tie Photo Galleries

Did we take your picture at one of the many Black Tie events around town? Do you want to take another look at a fabulous dress you spotted at an event? Then go to YourObserver.com and click on the Black Tie tab on the homepage. Every photo from each event is online, and you can even buy a copy of the photos from our website.

Full Service Design & Construction Extensive Condo Experience

Excellent References

COMING UP:

e-Editions: Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers, Pelican Press 5 Things you didn’t know Weekend “Best Bets”

76656

WWW.BLACKTURTLE.COM 941.400.8576

Observer LONGBOAT

TO E-MAIL US:



ADDRESS: 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228 PHONE: 941-383-5509 | FAX: 941-383-7193 | WEBSITE: www.YourObserver.com





E-mail press releases, announcements and photos to: longboatnews@yourobserver.com E-mail Letters to the Editor to: Rod Thomson, rthomson@yourobserver.com



TO ADVERTISE:



Display Advertising: To obtain information, call Donna Condon at 941-366-3468, Ext. 301.

Advertisers also may obtain all Observer Group Inc. advertising rates and editorial calendars online at www.YourObserver.com.

Classified Advertising/Service Directory: For information and rates, see the classified adver-

tising section, or call 941-955-4888. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To place a classified ad online, e-mail your ad to Maureen Hird, mhird@yourobserver.com.



FREE HOME DELIVERY & SUBSCRIPTIONS

Free home delivery: The Longboat Observer offers free home delivery to singlefamily homes on Longboat Key, Bird Key, St. Armands Key, Lido Key and Lido Shores. The Longboat Observer also delivers to every condominium, resort and commercial building on Longboat Key and Lido Key. If you wish to suspend or discontinue home delivery or your subscription, call Donna Condon at 366-3468, or e-mail her at dcondon@yourobserver.com.

Mail Delivery Subscription rates: Standard First-Class One year / $75 One year / $150 Six months / $50 Six months / $80 Three months / $30 Three months / $50

Canada One year / $185 Six months / $95 Three months / $45

Europe One year / $395 Six months / $200 Three mos. / $100

74046

Who, What, Wear?

Weekly eye-catching fashion statements

WATTS HUMPHREY Florida Lic. No.CGC1506235

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

REPORT CARD

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Kiwanis Club gets good marks for 2012 scholarship distribution The Kiwanis Club raised $35,000 this year.

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

North end on the brain at PIC forum

If you go

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has enjoyed a successful year. So much so, in fact, that the group will be distributing $35,000 in scholarships and grants for the year — a $6,000 increase over its 2011 total.

“All in all, over the two-year period, we’ve dramatically increased the amount of money raised for youth in the local area during a time when giving was difficult for many due to the economy,” says John Wild, president of the Kiwanis Club.

Recently, the club enjoyed success at its Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party and Valentine’s Ball. It also will hold an upcoming pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 24 (see sidebar).

Last year, the club gave 21 scholarships: 10 were academic scholarships for $1,750 each, and 11 went to technical school students at $1,000 each. This year, the club hopes to distribute a similar number of scholarships, but plans to give more money to each recipient.

“Tuition has gone up, so we are hoping to be able to give a little more this year,” says Weldon Frost, chairman of the scholarship committee.

Last year, the five-person committee reviewed 54 applications. From May 11 to June 15, they will be taking applications to begin the selection process all over again.

“It is one of the most rewarding things we do,” Frost says. “It’s a quite significant important, LBKand 2010 - J youth-oriented activity for us.”

thought process

5A

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force discussed the ideas generated as part of a community-based planning exercise.

We use the left side of our brains for analytic thought, logic, language science and math, Tom Freiwald told the audience at a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee forum March 14. The right side is used for holistic thought, intuition, creativity, art and music.

Freiwald gave the overview of the human mind on behalf of New College sociology professor Dr. David Brain, who oversaw the study of Longboat Key’s north end that included a January planning charrette as part of a community-based planning effort. Brain was unable to attend the PIC forum, so Freiwald, vice chair of the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force, said his intent was “to take you inside the brain of Dr. David Brain.”

Brain intended the exercise as a right-brain, dream-big, blue-sky kind of exercise. The 34 participants did just that: They devised ideas for the north end, including a roundabout at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive, a boutique hotel for Whitney Beach Plaza, an arts district for a portion of the Village and a Gulf-to-bay nature-walk loop, many of which were then sketched out by three teams each consisting of three architects and design professionals. Architect Gary Hoyt presented the sketches at

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast When: Takes place from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive Cost: $6 Ticket locations: LLSA Chamber of Commerce, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Dr.; SunTrust Bank, 510 Bay Isles Road; or any Kiwanis Club member.

InvestBUYING in Diamonds from GOLD Instant Cash ESTATES!

Robin Hartill

Art Tankersley checks out sketches of concepts for Longboat Key's north end. the PIC forum.

But many attendees had concerns: They wondered about the logistics of putting a roundabout on the Florida Department of Transportation-controlled Gulf of Mexico Drive, the tax implications of the ideas and whether the zoning would allow for the ideas.

They were thinking with their left brains, Freiwald said.

“We’re in the right brain,” he said of the effort.

The Revitalization Task Force, which facilitated the project, emphasized throughout the effort that the visions generated through the process were ideas, not plans. If a de-

veloper moved forward with any of those ideas, the leftbrained issues would be addressed — many at the Planning & Zoning Board level.

Former Mayor and Task Force Chair George Spoll the effort has already been a success.

“Even if you hate what we’ve done, we’ve been successful because we’ve gotten people involved,” he said.

The Task Force plans to compile the ideas generated through the process into an “idea book” to present to the Longboat Key Town Commission for use as a future resource.

Income ideas in a 0% interest rate environment.

Sell your old gold while gold prices are at an allHomETown time historical high!

Your TruSTED jEwElEr

fAmIlY ownED & opErATED YOUR TRUSTED HOMETOWN JEWELER FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED % %

SAVE -70 off SAVE 40 40%-70% OFFDIAmonDS DIAMONDS Diamond Solitaires

Diamond Stud Earrings Reg.

Reg.

1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2 1.00 1.00

$350

350 690 $ $ 2200 3500 $ 2.00 6250 2.00 $6250 4.11 20,100 4.11 $$20,100 $

$690 $

SALE SALE PRICE PRICE

Weight

1.02

$ $ 99

125

$ $ 250 290 $$ 650

990

$$2499 2999 $$5900

7500

Reg.

Reg.

$2350

SALE PRICE SALE

PRICE $

790

Tues., Apr. 3, at 2:30 p.m.

Thur., Apr. 5, at 9:30 a.m.

Jeff Tibbs, a former officer in the U.S. Navy, earned his B.S. from Georgia Tech and M.B.A. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

C O M P A N Y

To join us for this complimentary seminar, please contact Susan Kelly at 941-906-2839 or smkelly@rwbaird.com.

BIG DIAMONDS small prices

Corner of U.S. 41 & Bee Ridge Rd.

Seminar dates and times Tues., Mar. 27, at 2:30 p.m.

Thur., Mar. 29, at 9:30 a.m.

Jeff Tibbs, Vice President The Marrs Tibbs Group

Across from Saks Fifth Ave.

All carat weights are total and may vary by 5%. Sale prices exclude existing layaways, trade-ins,and special orders. Quantites vary by store.

Reg. represents suggested manufacture’s list price. Does not necessarily represent an actual sale.

71702

Reg. $2000

690!

J E W E L R Y

• Potential opportunities for rising income

Location Robert W. Baird & Co. Two North Tamiami Trail, Suite 1200 Sarasota, Florida

1.02 $2350 $990 $1499 1.50 $ 1.50 $5000 5000 $1999 $2950 2.00 $ 2.00 $8350 8350 $3900 2.81 15,450 $$5500 5900 2.54 $$11,250 3.16 18,350 $$7500 7500 3.16 $$18,350 $ $ 5.00 17,000 5.00 $32,050 32,050 $12,900 four generations

$$590!

Come join us for a discussion of: • Dividends • Fixed income

©2012 Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC. MC-34799_D.

77839

Carat Carat Weight Weight

Carat Weight Carat

New fiscal and monetary changes are occurring every day.

With market interest rates at historic lows, how do you generate investment income?

6A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

open space

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

WELL DONE

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Resident questions Key Club rolls out program future land-use map to achieve a healthy lifestyle Emerald Harbor resident Bob Craft first looked into the 3.9-acre property at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive, located between his neighborhood and Spanish Main Yacht Club, in 1999, just before he closed on his home. He learned from the Planning Zoning & Building Department that the property is town-owned and designated as open space.

But although the property was deeded to the town for use as open space, parks and recreation as part of a 1988 land swap, the property is zoned R-SF3 — for residential, singlefamily development usage.

Craft said at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s March 5 regular meeting he has approached the town about making the appropriate changes every year or two since 1999. His inquiries at that meeting prompted town

staff to research properties the town acquired over the years for which necessary corresponding adjustments to the town’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning code had not been made, Town Manager David Bullock said.

Town Planner Steve Schield identified four such properties in a memo that could be forwarded to the P&Z Board for recommendation of a possible land-use amendment.

Craft spoke about why he thought the change was needed during the workshop.

“I’m sick and tired of people coming up to me and wanting to know who owns that property and what do they want for it because they have great plans to do something with it,” he said. “I don’t like great plans to do something with it when it’s open space.”

Under review The following town properties are currently being researched: 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive R-3SF (Single-family low-medium-density residential) 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Former Two Hut property) C-1(Limited commercial) 561 Bay Isles Road (Tennis annex) PD (Planned development district) 100 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Quick Point) GPD (Gulf planned development district)

Longboat Key Club and Resort rolled out a Wellness Campaign in January to help members, guests and associates collaborate to get healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially and environmentally.

“There are many aspects to wellness … it (encompasses) everything,” Kristi Bonsak, director of wellness, says.

Each month, a different wellness series comprising four classes helps members and guests learn and do. For example, March’s series involved healthy eating, yoga, meditation and self-defense.

Once per month, a DineAround program teaches guests and members healthy eating at the various restaurants on the club’s campus.

The employees have had a similar wellness program initiated with the guests and members, led by Theresa Zupon, director of human relations.

They have participated in “Lunch and Learn” sessions to talk about topics that further a healthy lifestyle. All of the employees are encouraged to participate in the wellness activities the club sponsors and are also given incentives to get healthy.

The club also has turned it

Mallory Gnaegy

Managerial team, Blonde Ambition, before one of their team workouts: Kristi Bonsak, Sandra Rios, Jennifer Wilson, Liz Bright, Theresa Zupon and their trainer, Barbara Bertelle into a friendly competition, “The Biggest Winner.” Managers are competing against members in a point-based competition to see who can be the healthiest. The managers and members are grouped into separate teams and earn points for doing things, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or ordering a side of vegetables, to name a few.

They earn more points for doing activities as a group. In fact, one managerial team, “Blonde Ambition,” has started using a fitness instructor for weekly sessions, as well as taking a weekly morning walk.

Their goal is to encourage each other to be healthy and to continue down the same path after the two-month program ends.

A board of advisers, comprising members representing golf, tennis, fitness and the marina; a physician; an environmental expert; and a business leader, helps make decisions about what direction they would like the program to head.

Still in the first stages, the Key Club has already unveiled a variety of programs that makes it one of the first resorts in the world to implement a wellness program.

Café Don Giovanni

The Things You DON’T See Are The Most Important…

Casual Italian Restaurant Delicious Dinners Nightly 4:30-Close

Osso Buco • Veal Chop • Chicken • Lamb • Fresh Seafood Sea Bass • Dover Sole • Pasta • Pizza

Call for reservations 383-0013 76665

Town staff is researching four town-owned properties designated as open space that may have zoning that is inconsistent with their uses.

5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key s s llow e pi rdine 2 fren of sase of a a a c h & a h purc or set wit matt

sleep king

Com

e in for 2 Ho free a ur n ap!

Since 1972

discount sleep center

MON-FRI 8:30-8:00 • SAT 8:30–6:00 • SUN 11:00–5:00 • 30 Day Comfort exchange • removal and set Up • same Day Delivery • Discount prices on Adjustable Beds • locally Owned and Operated lBk residents, larry Cohen/Judy Dear, owners

25 Years of Scaling and Clogging

A Cleaned Cast Iron Pipe

Posturepedic

NEVER KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD!

941-922-5271 • TOLL FREE 800-265-9124 www.sleepking.net 1901 HAnsen sT., sArAsOTA, fl - 1 BlOCk sOUTH Of Bee riDge Off 41 - TUrn @ Tire kingDOM

CIPP (Cured In Place Pipe)

60336

Authorized Dealer

lBk

Visit Our NEW Sarasota Location!

Furniture • Accessories Pedestals Bathroom Towel Bars & More!

CFC58001

Visit us at www.delcraft.net 66448 35396

FIX

Take Palmer under I-75 overpass, take first right on Porter, down 1 mile on East side.

68602

800.849.4610 www.sleuthpt.com

Don’t Speculate...

Investigate!

6321 Porter Rd, Unit 1 • Sarasota, FL 34240 • 379-4037

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

ages of art

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Arts Center to celebrate 60th anniversary ART WANTED The Longboat Key Center for Arts if looking for work from the following artists: Painters: Marilyn Bendell, Ruskin Williams, Robert McFarland, Charles McCurry Mel Stark, Oretta Williams, Leono sherwood, William De Garthe, Eliot O’Hara, Roy Nichols, Russell Flory, Leona Sherwood, Patti Terri, Herb Stoddard, Emile Gruppe and Elaine Hartley Pottery and ceramics: Leslie Posey, Jarogoske, Harriet Goddard, Mirian Cary, Ruth Hollander and Margo Allen

Mallory Gnaegy

Jane Buckman, Carol Weiss and Winnie Nelon look through the archives.

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts was founded Dec. 2, 1952, and it will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. In January 2013, an exhibit in the Cultural Media Room will showcase work from community leaders, instructors and artists who made a significant contribution to the arts culture on Longboat Key. The group is headed by Village residents Carol Weiss and Winnie Nelon, whose grandmother was the second president of the center, in conjunction with Executive Director Jane Buckman.

The group hopes to collaborate with the Longboat Key Historical Society and the Longbeach Village Association.

The group also hopes to encapsulate historical photos in the exhibit that tell

the history of the Arts Center.

“In the ’50s, there wasn’t much else in this area (other than the Arts Center),” Buckman says.

When the Arts Center was founded, it was a community center as much as a center for the arts. There were parties, book sales and concerts — and it was also a cultural center for jazz and art.

“We want to capture some of the magic in the Village over the years,” says Weiss.

They have started digging through the boxes of archives the center has kept over the years. They are also seeking community assistance in finding works of art from exhibitors at the Arts Center between 1952 and mid 1970s. See box for a complete list of artists.

H E C A F R A I L I M A AF NOW OPEN

N. Blvd. of the Presidents & John Ringling Blvd. on ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE

Metal craft: Hazel Ridyard, David Lawton, Andrew Whyte and Barbara Joiner Lapidary: Gordon Whitney and Einar Johnson Glass collage: Jewell Meridith Wood carving: Victor Schaus Enameling: Jeanne Garrison Weaving: Evelyn Marx

HONOR

7A

By The Observer Staff

Former Observer sports editor named ‘Journalist of the Year’ Brian McMillan, now managing editor of the Palm Coast Observer, earned the honor from the Local Media Association.

Brian McMillan, former sports editor for the East County Observer and current managing editor of the Palm Coast Observer, has been recognized as the Journalist of the Year among weekly newspapers by the Local Media Association, which includes more than 2,000 newspapers in North America.

The association’s announcement states that the criteria for the award included work that “advances public understanding of life within the communities served by the File photo newspapers.”

Brian McMillan started his The panel of judgcareer in journalism at the es from the Medill East County Observer.

School of Northwestern University made the following comment about McMillan’s writing portfolio: “Excellent reporting and writing on a range of topics important to the community. A lyrical talent around whom a strong weekly newspaper can be built.”

The Local Media Association also honored a daily journalist of the year and daily and weekly editors of the year. Other first-place winners wrote for newspapers from Joplin, Mo., Bronx, N.Y., and North Andover, Mass.

McMillan was named top sports columnist in Florida in 2005 by the Florida Press Association, when he worked for the East County Observer. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction from Northern Michigan University in 2009. He has been the managing editor of the Palm Coast Observer since it was founded in February 2010.

.

D O O H R O B H G I E N E H T O T N I D E V O M AS

w Open o N h c n ra b e s a h C w e n a cking a Chase Total Che E A STEP FORWARD with FR EE with Chase. Open

TAK

SM

SM g and Bill Pay, a an ever to bank sota, it is easier th SM Ms, FR EE Chase Online Bankin ra Sa in en op w AT branch no DepositFriendly With another new access to Chase 1 and you’ll get FR EE ®2 account d so much more. nt today.

Chase Mobile , an ing more convenie d, nk ar ba C t ur bi yo De e ak se m ha n C to see how we ca call 941.388.1315 or ch an br se ha C Visit our new

1. Service Fee - Chase Total CheckingSM has no monthly Service Fee when you do any one of the following each statement period: Option #1: Have monthly direct deposits totaling $500 or moremade to this account; OR, Option #2: Keep the daily balance in your checking account at or above $1,500; OR, Option #3: Keep an average balance of $5,000 or more in your checking and other types of qualifying Chase accounts. Otherwise a $12 monthly Service Fee will apply. The terms of the account, including any fees or features, may change. For more information, please see a banker or visit chase.com/checking. © 2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC

77486

2. Chase Mobile: Message and data rates apply. Such charges include those from your communications service provider.

8A

LONGBOAT Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Observer opinion | our view LONGBOAT

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944

Editor & CEO / Matt Walsh, mwalsh@ yourobserver.com Executive Editor / Lisa Walsh, lwalsh@ yourobserver.com Associate Publisher-Multimedia / Emily Walsh Parry, ewalsh@yourobserver.com Deputy Executive Editor / Jessica Luck, jluck@yourobserver.com Assistant Managing Editor/Design / Nancy Schwartz, nschwartz@yourobserver.com Senior Editor / Dora Walters, dwalters@ yourobserver.com City Editor / Robin Hartill, rhartill@ yourobserver.com Web Editor / Eddie Kirsch, ekirsch@ yourobserver.com Community Editor / Mallory Gnaegy, mgnaegy@yourobserver.com Black Tie Editor / Loren Mayo, lmayo@ yourobserver.com Arts & Entertainment Editor / Heidi Kurpiela, hkurpiela@yourobserver.com Staff Photographer / Rachel O’Hara, rohara@yourobserver.com Editor-at-Large / Rod Thomson, rthomson@ yourobserver.com Director of Advertising / Jill Raleigh, jraleigh@yourobserver.com Advertising Executives / Victoria Baga, vbaga@yourobserver.com; Penny DiGregorio, pdigregorio@yourobserver.com; Robert Lewis, blewis@yourobserver.com; Suzanne Munroe, smunroe@yourobserver.com; Kathleen O’Hara, kohara@yourobserver. com; Laura Ritter, lritter@yourobserver.com; Lori Ruth, lruth@yourobserver.com; Julia Schroeder, jschroeder@yourobserver.com; Kenji Trujillo, ktrujillo@yourobserver.com Sales & Marketing Account Managers / Stephanie Hannum, shannum@ yourobserver.com; Susan Leedom, sleedom@ yourobserver.com Sales & Marketing Coordinator / Leslie Gnaegy, lgnaegy@yourobserver.com Classified Advertising Sales Executives/ Maureen Hird, mhird@yourobserver.com; Courtney Callahan, ccallahan@yourobserver. com Multimedia Production Manager / Caleb Stanton, cstanton@yourobserver.com Advertising-Production Operations Manager / Kathy Payne, kpayne@ yourobserver.com Advertising-Production Coordinator / Brooke Schultheis, bschultheis@ yourobserver.com Advertising Graphic Designers / Monica DiMattei, mdimattei@yourobserver.com; Shawna Polana, spolana@yourobserver.com; Marjorie Holloway, mholloway@yourobserver. com; Chris Stolz, cstolz@yourobserver.com; Luis Trujillo, ltrujillo@yourobserver.com Chief Financial Officer / Laura Keisacker, lkeisacker@yourobserver.com Accounting Manager / Lori Downey, ldowney@yourobserver.com Accounting Assistant / Kathy Klein, kklein@ yourobserver.com Administrative-Circulation Assistant / Donna Condon, dcondon@yourobserver. com ©Copyright The Observer Group Inc. 2011 All Rights Reserved

The Observer Group Inc. Locally Owned

Publishers of the Longboat Observer, East County Observer, Sarasota Observer, Palm Coast Observer, Pelican Press, Season magazine and Gulf Coast Business Review

Chairman / David Beliles Editor and CEO / Matt Walsh Vice President / Lisa Walsh

5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Fla. 34228 941/383-5509 www.YourObserver.com

The new general takes charge

It’s like inhaling the shock of cool, sweet and worst doctors in the United States, air at dawn in a blossoming orange grove. issuing prescriptions to just about anyone Or the nose-clearing smell of pine in the who wanted oxycodone and all of its nasty cool breeze of the Rockies. narcotic relatives. When she took office, It lifts your spirits.

Florida had 98 of the 100 worst pill dispensThat’s the way it feels watching and ers in the United States. Today, thanks to listening to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s assault, that number is down to 13.

Bondi. She’s fresh, crisp, She talked of walking energetic and upbeat. A into a dingy doctor’s office determined woman on a where bottles upon bottles mission at 100 mph. She’s and rows upon rows of unruffled by the enormity oxycodone and other of what she faces (on benarcotics lined the office half of Floridians) and opwalls. Out back, behind timistic that good will win the office, Bondi took her over evil in this sprawling, camera and photographed complicated cauldron the doctor’s new Ferrari. known as Florida.

She’s not an ivory-tower Pill mills, K2, Vanilla Sky, office rat. Her feet are on addicted babies, timethe street — and not just share fraud, human traffor publicity pics. ficking, BP oil settlements, Bondi will be in the glare mortgage settlements of the national media next and, oh yeah, fighting week, when she is among Obamacare before the U.S. the attorneys general Supreme Court. All in a leading the fight against Mallory Gnaegy day’s work.

Obamacare before the Attorney General Pam Bondi Longboat Key’s adopted Supreme Court. No doubt, daughter (she spent the she’ll be anxious. But havsummers of her youth ing faced down killers as a here and her parents, Joe and Patsy, live prosecutor in Tampa and stormed Florida here part-time), Bondi dazzled Longboat as attorney general, Bondi appears ready Key and Sarasota Republicans last Frifor any challenge placed before her. day speaking at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Nonetheless, everyone can use support.

Afterward, mobbed by admirers wanting As Longboat Key’s adopted favorite daughphotographs, she took on rock-star status. ter prepares for her biggest trial yet, considFor the first time in a decade, Florida has er sending her a note of encouragement: an attorney general who is more interested Attorney General Pam Bondi in doing the job than looking ahead to the State of Florida next higher political opportunity. Indeed, The Capitol PL-01 Bondi, at 46 and in her first elected posiTallahassee, FL 32399-1050 tion, still projects a refreshing persona that Or: 850-414-330. E-mail: Go to myfloridahasn’t been sucked into the vortex of Tallegal.com/contact. lahassee’s political jockeying. And Florida voters — if Longboat and Sarasota Republi- + $7 million for new center?

You really have to wonder. Last week we cans are an indication — get excited about reported in our news columns consultants seeing a public official who doesn’t just presented preliminary estimates of $6.9 serve up mind-numbing political platimillion to construct a new community tudes. center and park at Bayfront Park.

They liked it when she unequivoIn 2004, Longboat voters overwhelmcally proclaimed: “The federal takeover of ingly rejected the idea of a new community healthcare is unconstitutional!”

Bondi told her audience that shortly after center estimated at $6 million.

And then there’s the “from where the her election — an amazing feat, by the way, money will come.” Interim Longboat Key to be elected statewide in your first race Town Manager David Bullock suggested — she worried about whether she actually a stew of possible sources — $1.5 million could make a difference. As a prosecutor from a land-acquisition fund; $3 million in Tampa, she said, “You knew you made a from the infrastructure surtax over 15 years, difference every day.” But as the attorney or (a piddling) $200,000 a year; maybe realgeneral in a Capitol teeming with bureaulocating $1 million slated for street imcrats, lawmakers and politics, in a state provements; applying for tax money from with a melting pot of 18 million people other governments; and maybe $3 million and a gazillion issues facing public officials that might be extorted from the Longboat in every corner of the state, she said she Key Club and Resort as part of approving stopped at one point and seriously asked its expansion plan. herself: “Can you make a difference?”

Oh, annual operating costs for this center “There are 100 things I want to do a day,” were estimated at $350,000 to $400,000. she said. “That’s what has been so frustratWhile a new community center is alluring for me. You have to learn to prioritize.” ing, it is increasingly difficult to see how $7 So far, she has prioritized well. Kudos to million to build and $350,000 a year can be Bondi, her staff, Gov. Rick Scott and the justified. Here’s some perspective to keep state’s law-enforcement officials for attackin mind: The town paid $584,000 for the ing the pill-mill epidemic in Florida like new public tennis center building. Perhaps Marines on a beach assault. there’s an altogether different vision for When Bondi and Scott took office, Florwhat Bayfront Park should be. Any ideas? ida was Ground Zero for having the most

THE CASTAWAY by Jorge Blanco

MY VIEW by Dean Kalahar

The Afghanistan ‘thank you’ to the U.S. In its war effort to stop international terrorism, the United States has given Afghanistan: • • • • • • •

1,906 U.S. fatalities to date $500 billion Security and protection Improved women’s rights Built 608 schools Built 670 healthcare clinics Trained nearly 17,000 health workers • Built Islamic centers of worship • Vaccinated nearly 7 million against polio • Worked to control TB and AIDS • Built 3,000 miles of roads • Expanded agriculture • Spread democracy and liberty • Gave health care to 750,000 patients • Economic growth • Increased the standard of living • Lowered poverty rates • Saved countless lives • Built and repaired infrastructure • Bent over backward to be culturally sensitive • And other immeasurable acts of goodwill, support and humanitarianism The thanks America received for its efforts?

Yes, Americans are deeply saddened by the lone act of an apparently mentally ill soldier. And that act tarnishes the U.S. Nonetheless, the thanks we receive?

Afghanis murder U.S. citizens and protest against us after some Korans, which had been defaced and used as a means of illegal communication by Muslim prisoners to begin with, were burned.

Let’s cut the nonsense and realize we are not dealing with humans who want to live in a civilization.

The U.S. should end all aid, pack up the troops and leave Afghanistan immediately under a new Doctrine of Ungratefulness, which should say: “The U.S. will bomb and eviscerate to dust any and all suspected al-Qaida, Taliban or Afghan activity that might be seen as a threat to U.S. national security at anytime and in any place without warning and without apology.”

Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is a contributor to the Sarasota Observer, an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of “Practical Economics.”

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Cops LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Corner

SARASOTA

March 1

March 12

Wildlife encounter

+ We will miss the people at Publix Dear Editor: A letter of condolence for all of Longboat Key: I regret to inform you of the departure of the cornerstone of this barrier island. It is not just the closing of Publix, but actually the departure of what made our Publix so special … the people, those same people who opened the doors at 7 a.m. so I could buy bagels for our condo meeting, those people who cheerfully refunded money when a charge was disputed. The people who stayed open until procrastinating customers left well after the store hours. Those people who smiled even if they had reason not to.

I’m talking about people who have become more than the slogan “where shopping is a pleasure.” They evoke a sense of family. They indeed make a trip to Publix more comfortable.

I’m talking about Andy, who worked his way up to manager. He didn‘t tell me that, his respectful employees told me. And Jean, who made my wife and I smile as we checked out, he spoke proudly of his dog, Chevy, (Jean was a GM retiree). I know that because I talk to people, and I listen. Jean retired recently. I miss him — and his humor.

I’m talking about Mike, our personal friend in the meat department; he smiles at customers. After more than 30 years he still sincerely smiles. He’s going to another Publix, and I fear he will never return to our island store.

And there’s Pam, who we’ve known through the checkout aisle as well as through our doggie park network.

And Vickie, who gives hugs as well as samples; she calls me “sweetie”; I like that. And Dani, who left a few years ago for another Publix closer to home, we still remember Dani. Evan even taught me the proper pronunciation ... long “a” and rhymes with

10:59 p.m. — 700 block of Dream Island Road. Animal Nuisance. After receiving complaints about a barking dog, police found that a woman was trying to bring her dog inside but was unable to do so because the dog had an opossum cornered. The woman was eventually able to bring the dog inside after retrieving a collar.

me. Dani, a true people person. Evan works checkout and is well-versed on many subjects.

And Barry, who waves at me and my dog as he drives to work. Barry always gives me a hearty ”hello” with a smile.

And especially Miriam. She is our bakery guru and an ambassador for the whole store. And Mary, a PackerBacker with socks to prove it. Mary runs a popular department and runs it with quality people producing a quality product. The only time she didn’t have an answer for me was the time I asked her what will happen to her staff after Easter. She turned away ... it was then I realized this group would never be the same.

I didn’t omit the many other friends at our Publix. I just don’t have the room.

I buy gift certificates from Publix for our clients. I do this because I am proud of this store and it will make their visit more enjoyable.

Powers that be, the nucleus of the island is Publix. You can drive up Cortez Road to save 25 cents on paper towels. Gas will cost $3 and your time stuck in traffic will be lost forever. You can shop at other area Publixs, too.

But it’s someone else’s store.

Our Publix is like our condominium. Both have amenities. Both have services. But both have people who have become our friends. We laugh when these people cause us to laugh, and we cry when someone leaves us.

I didn’t plan on getting involved with these people. It happened gradually, and it is a fact of life now.

Publix is closing. A new store is scheduled to open some day. It will be a pretty updated place, and I am sure to make some new friends, eventually. But what of the old friends?

God, I will miss those people … and the store, too.

Mike Mulligan Longboat Key

Texturing and Splicing Haircut Specialist

8:49 p.m. — 600 block of Bay Isles Parkway. Property Damage. A man driving an SUV was tailgating another car and tried to go through a community gate without swiping a card. The gate went down on the SUV, possibly scratching its roof and passenger side. The security guard wanted the incident documented in case the SUV driver said that the damage was caused by a gate malfunction.

March 10 Who let the dog out?

March 11

4:50 p.m. — 700 block of Tarawitt Drive.

Animal Nuisance. A boxer named Oscar charged at a man as he retrieved his mail.

Oscar’s owner said that she was attempting to take him back to her sister’s house when he ran off. The woman agreed to keep Oscar leashed in the future.

Passenger pass-off

That’s a long walk 11:42 p.m. — 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway. Suspicious Person. A man who was walking at a brisk pace through a grocerystore parking lot said that he was in town visiting his mother and went out for a walk to look for a place to buy cigarettes. Police told the man that all Key businesses were closed and that he would need to go to Sarasota to buy cigarettes.

After-hours party 11:58 p.m. — 3500 block of Bayou Circle. Noise Disturbance. After receiving a complaint, police found a group of people partying on a boat docked behind a residence. The resident said that he was hosting a birthday party for a friend but agreed to call it a night.

941.928.1203 John-norman tuck is Sarasota and bradenton’s premier hairstylist and hair color artist. Getting his customer’s hair to look and feel its best has been his passion for over 32 years. John-norman started fullfilling his customers’ hair dreams in his pasadena, CA salon and now, he has brought his talents to Sarasota. s Votesdt Small Busrin! es a Be e Y of the

AD PROOF

.com ouse

h

ware

.furn www

11:53 a.m. — 6600 block of GMD. Trespassing. A woman told police that trespassers are using her property illegally to access the beach and have told her that someone named Nancy told them they could cross the property, even though no one named Nancy is authorized to grant them access.

The woman also found a partial fish carcass and four raw meatballs in her yard and believes that someone may have been attempting to poison her Doberman service dog.

No malfunctions here

John - Norman Tuck at Green Ginger hair design

Toxic visitors

March 9

Sarasota’s Hair Color Specialist

“Retailer of the Year - State of Florida”

9A

10:33 a.m. — 400 block of GMD. Suspicious Person. A gas-station attendant reported that a woman sitting at a nearby bus stop who spoke limited English was acting strangely. The woman told police that she works in housekeeping and that her boss was supposed to pick her up and take her to a marina. Marina staff told police that the woman used to work there and has mental disabilities. Police drove the woman off the Key and met with Sarasota police, who drove the woman home.

Speed-boating 12:45 p.m. — Off the Key. Boat Violation.

Police cited a boater for violation of speed zone after witnessing the vessel traveling within the marked slow-speed minimal wake zone. The boater also received verbal warnings for not having registration or a throwable safety device on board.

Visit our website to read more Cops Corner reports. www.YourObserver.com

WINTER e c n a r Clea

No INterest UNtIl MArCH 2013! Next DAy DelIvery AvAIlAble!*

ACCENT PIECES

Close Out Price Your Choice

Gulfshore Media

$

159

330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 205 Sarasota, FL & 34236-7032 Full Service

Salon

is proud to announce the arrival of

greengingerhair.comJohn-Norman Tuck, Fax (941) 365-7272 (941) 366-8225 • (800) 881-2394

katherineo@sarasotamagazine.com Advertising Services Manager

www.sarasotamagazine.com

PLEASE NOTE This proof is for representing color only and is not intended to show actual printed color.

Variations in monitors, operating platforms and settings can produce wide variations in color.

Digital color specific proofs can be ordered from your ad coordinator.

Let your hair tell me what to do. Getting your hair to look and feel its best has been my passion for many years, first in my Pasadena, CA salon, and now in Please see Sarasota. next page(s) Bring your hair dreams for proof. to Thank you. me, and I’ll fulfill them!

10 S. AdAmS dr. St. ArmAndS CirCle

*with approved credit

2nd floor with elevator great parking in back

941.928.1203 greengingerhair.com

NEW LOCATION

BRADENTON SARASOTA

Approved with noted changes Need updated proof sent

Signature

4027 N. Washington 1 Mile South of University on 301

550 S. Seaboard Ave. Just North Of Venice Nissan on U.S. 41 Bypass

Mon.-Sat. 9-9 Sun. 11-6

Mon.-Sat. 9-9 Sun. 11-6

Mon.-Sat. 9-6 Sun. 11-6

749-6069

Approved as is

www.furnwarehouse.com

VENICE

1100 West Cortez Rd. Corner of 41 and Cortez Next to Office Depot

351-8600

485-3211

PORT CHARLOTTE

ELLENTON

1241 El Jobean Rd. (776 across from Sam’s)

5814 18th St East Across from the Ellenton Outlet Mall

Mon.-Sat. 9-9 Sun. 11-6

Mon.-Sat. 9-9 Sun. 11-6

764-8700

479-7900

76935

floor with elevAtor GreAt pArkinG in bACk

Katherine Orenic (941) 487-1135

78678 78678

10 S. AdAmS dr. St. ArmAndS Hair CirCle Color Specialist + Hair Cut Artist

2nd Please reply to:

10A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

MARKET WATCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by George Rauch

Public debt and our investments Investment decisions need to factor in several items, such as government debt and its economic effect.

Future investment decisions will need to take into account large amounts of government debt and the effect it has upon an economy. In the chart at right, we can observe the world’s most indebted country’s per capita. The total of these countries’ debts is more than $40 trillion. That is a tremendous amount of money upon which to pay interest every year, and there is no plan to pay back any of the money that is owed. Note that the U.S. GDP is about $14.5 trillion, and our GEORGE GDP is 30% of world RAUCH GDP of about $50 trillion.

David Hume (1711-1776) was one of the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment. His writings heavily influenced our Founding Fathers in writing the Constitution. A few things he wrote in “Of Public Credit” pertain to our current economic predicament: • “Abuse of the public treasury, either by welfare or military engagements, are certain and inevitable; poverty, impotence and subjugation to foreign powers.”

• “War is attended with every destructive circumstance; loss of men, increase of taxes, decay of commerce, dissipation (inflation) of money, and devastation of sea and land.”

• “The practice of government contracting debt will almost infallibly be abused, in every government. It would scarcely be more imprudent to give a prodigal son a credit in every banker’s shop in London, than to empower a statesman to indebt the country.”

Hume’s influence provided the impetuses for three clauses in the Constitution: All debts to be paid in gold and silver; Any war must be voted on by Congress; No increases in debt without the authorization of Congress.

Many clauses came out of Hume’s rea-

soning, but these apply specifically to the future value of our money, our current debt and its effect upon investments.

Those three constitutional provisions, having been followed, would have prohibited the creation of the Federal Reserve System. We would not have had inflation (the dollar’s purchasing power remained stable from the Currency Act of 1789 until the confiscation of gold by the government in 1932). We would not have been able to enter World War I without a federal reserve system to provide the money that would not be provided by Congress.

Without the U.S. entering World War I, it would have been just another European confrontation (we were only actively engaged in combat in Europe the last seven months of the war). Without World War I, there would have been no World War II, which was a continuation of World War I. Finally, we would not have the huge central government we have today.

What does this have to do with the stock and bond markets? Understanding how our system was set up to work, and seeing that it is not working, gives us an opportunity to “fix” things and move forward. In the process, we must be mindful of the effect the economy can have on our personal investments.

Because there has never been this volume of debt before in history, it’s not possible to compare our current economy to history and see a way out. To “fix” our economy, we would have to do away with the Federal Reserve System and have real “free market” banking, not manipulated interest rates like we have today that favor the government at the expense of savers.

Most unnecessary government departments would need to be closed, saving hundreds of billions of dollars that’s wasted each year.

The 10th Amendment of the Constitution states that “all powers not herein provided for are left to the states, and local governments, respectively.” We need to privatize broken government programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, to name a few. We have to get

Golf Lessons

Ten Countries Deepest in Debt Per Capita*

Country Amount USA................................... $48,000 Ireland............................... $40,000 Germany............................. $38,000 Belgium.............................. $38,000 United Kingdom.................. $36,000 France................................ $34,000 Japan................................. $34,000 Italy................................... $32,000 Greece................................ $28,000 Portugal.............................. $26,000 * Total public debt divided by total population (308 million).

out of everything our federal government is involved in, which is not provided for constitutionally.

Realistically, this is not going to happen. We have been talking about it for decades; politicians have promised us satisfaction for decades, and the opportunity to “right the ship” during this Congress has been lost. Interest rates are fixed by the Fed at a rate below inflation, just like Japan did 20 years ago. Japan has been mired in an economic mess for more than two decades. Because we have adapted the same solutions, it is likely we will end up the same way: stagnation.

Given the assumption that we are really not going to do anything politically, our next question is how to protect investments from increasing taxes, inflation and stagnant growth. We know that bonds do not pay anything, cash does not pay much, and inflation continues to run at least 3% to 5% annually.

Over 33 years experience • New Contruction • Renovations • Staging & Editing

Ask about our Seasonal Membership

We’re Now

accepting Golf outings for 2012

George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.

creatingimpressiveinteriors

We Have Golf Logix GPS

available thru our head professional

What to do?

Gold and silver are always great hedges, but more than 5% to 10% in a portfolio is too much for most investors. Gold and silver, do, however, protect against inflation and the loss of the purchasing power of the dollar. Bonds, as noted above, are a bad investment because they don’t pay anything, coupled with the fact they are deteriorating in value with inflation. Cash is good if one wants to remain liquid and try to find good investments as they become available in terrible markets like this. The only stock investments that make sense are AAA-rated companies that pay more than 3% in dividends annually, with dividends increasing annually and cash flow significant enough to continue to pay the dividends and weather the storm of increasing taxes and inflation. There is too much risk in owning the vast majority of stocks and bonds available today.

There are two types of assets currently deteriorating in value: real assets (land, buildings and other hard assets), and paper assets such as stocks, bonds and cash.

The value of hard assets, particularly real estate, gold, silver and so forth, is that they are not replaceable. Real estate, and a few selected stocks, are likely to provide future economic growth. They are assets that have done well in Japan during the last 20 years of Japan’s economic stagnation. With continuing borrowing and inflation likely to produce some kind of future large currency re-evaluation, hard assets will maintain relative value.

The whole country needs income, and income is going down. What used to be “income” is now being used to pay interest on the country’s debt. There will not be a resolution to this deterioration of our private sector income until the public sector income stops going up.

And this is likely to be highlighted by the stock market continuing to trade in the same range it has for the last few years; up a little bit, down a little bit, but basically going nowhere.

Caveat emptor.

WINTER Rates • Book a Tee Time • 941-751-4211

with coupon or BSc REguLAR $58

AFTER 2pm

53

30

$

$

with coupon or BSc

with coupon or BSc

REguLAR $68

REguLAR $58

Caddy Shack BAr & GriLL

NOW OPEN

Breakfast & Lunch

6:30am-dark

6600 River Club Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34202 • 751-4211

Serving The KeyS: Bird/Lido ST. ArmAndS LongBoAT

71670

coupon Expires March 31, 2012

941.951.6566 1227 16th Street Sarasota, FL 34236 #IBC000223 Lic#ID0002637

F.T. Design, Inc.

Lori Fountain, IDS

77316

48

$

8:04am to 11:56am

www.FTDesignInc.com

KEY PLUMBING 366-4555

24 HOUR SERVICE • • • •

Water Heaters • GarbaGe Disposals instant Hots • Filters all Major branDs pluMbinG Fixtures KitcHen & batH reMoDelinG • Drain cleaninG

Your Longboat Key Plumbers for 34 Years

Certificate # CFC057885

71585

7am-8am / After 12 pm

Longboat Observer

1389 Tangier Way #A3950592 $2,600,000 Jennifer Linehan or Jami Kellogg

11A

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-266-7555

3461 Bayou Sound #A3939678 Jeffrey Porterfield

$1,999,000

Longboat Key 941-907-9595 941-228-1047

3030 Grand Bay Blvd # 374 #A3955796 $1,195,000 Anna Kaminski

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-388-4447

3 Winslow Pl #A3946401 Craig Abbott

$950,000

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-383-1990

760 Dream Island Rd #A3957229 Jenifer Schwell

$874,000

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-0968

1280 Dolphin Bay Way # 204 #A3953742 $800,000 Tammy L. Garner

Siesta Key 941-388-4447 941-374-4161

4131 Boca Pointe Dr #A3953598 Susan Fox

$795,000

Sarasota 941-383-7591 941-544-6648

504 S Blvd Of Presidents #A3947218 $695,000 Marcia Salkin & Paulene Soublis

Lido 941-383-7591 941-376-6121

1485 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # A401 #A3945458 $599,000 Christina Landry

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-376-4498

1241 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 402 Longboat Key Michael Moulton 941-928-3559

#A3957287

$2,650,000 941-383-7591

3501 Bayou Sound Tom Cail & Jason Grande

#A3951911

$1,649,000 941-349-3444

Longboat Key 941-780-2245

OUR GLOBAL AFFILIATIONS showcase your property to over 6,500 affiliate branches in 52 countries

674 Norton St #A3947537 Emmy Lou Gilbert

6832 Pine St Hannerle Moore

Longboat Key 941-387-7300

#A3949268

$1,499,000 941-383-7591

$525,000

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-807-1764

5611 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 2 #A3953068 $499,000 Bruce & Jenine Meyer

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-266-8303

5621 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 203 #A3952383 $479,900 Janis Collier

Longboat Key 941-951-6660 941-313-1212

3467 Winding Oaks Dr # 34 #A3953391 $479,000 Maureen Curtin

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-228-5121

240 Sands Point Rd # 4301 #A346178 $449,000 Gail Wittig

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-228-1985

2035 Harbour Links Dr # 2035 #A3937282 $379,000 Bobbi Banan

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-2659

831 Bayport Way # 831 #A3953826 Cathy Meldahl

$349,000

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-724-7228

363 Firehouse Ln #A3953389 Maureen Horn

$295,000

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

4380 Exeter Dr # 202 #A3955278 Sharon Freeman

$269,900

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-545-0899

4235 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # G203 #A3936274 $249,888 Eileen Burke

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-266-8949

3806 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 309 #A3953849 $214,900 Stephen Harris

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-2352

2721 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 307 #A3938222 $199,500 Sylvia Zimmerman

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-350-5022

VACATION RENTALS Veranda Beach Club verandabeachclub.com 800.411.5511 White Sands of Longboat whitesandsoflongboat.com 800.230.2428

RENTALS

#A3944852

ON THE GO?

$1,399,000 941-383-7591

2729 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 12 #A3957297 Gail Kayajian

Longboat Key $20,000 941-552-4200

1975 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A3957313 Gail Kayajian

Longboat Key $5,500 941-552-4200

Search for properties from your smartphone at

Mid Longboat 383.5502 • South Longboat 383.7591 • St. Armands 388.4447 • Main Street 951.6660 • Palmer Ranch 966.8000 • Siesta Key 349.3444

75809

545 Sanctuary Dr # A803 Longboat Key Saint Cacchiotti 941-809-0787

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

The Eagles of Longboat Key — starts at 10:30 a.m. at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. John Ginaven, Audubon Society member, will discuss the history and biology of the bald eagles nesting on Longboat Key. Mary Lou Johnson’s award-winning photographs will accompany this presentation. Cost is $5. Call 3883010.

Saturday, March 24

Behind the Science: Kayaking — takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Kayak through Sarasota Bay and discover the marine animals and plants that thrive in Florida’s costal water’s. Cost is $20 for members; $24 for non-members. Call 388-4441 to register.

Rescue Training Class — takes places from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. David Bosselmann will lead an introduction to rescue techniques and important information for rescuers. Bosselmann and David Turner will then lead education sessions on using a snare to capture birds that fly.

Then Karen Bennett will close with an introduction to capturing large birds. Cost is $5. Call 388-3010.

Hunt for Justice — takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway. This limousine scavenger hunt with dinner and entertainment is in celebration of Legal Aid of Manasota Inc.’s 20 years of pro-bono service. Cost is $125 for hunt and after party; $85 for after party only. Call 366-0038, Ext. 109 for more information.

Janet Hasselbring Book Signing — takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.

Hasselbring will sign her book, “What Do You See, Mrs. Night Heron?” Free. Call 388-3010.

Terrell Griffin Book Signing — takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd. Terrell Griffin will be signing his book, “Collateral Damage.”

Free. Call 388-2850.

Sunday, March 25

Rev. Marilyn Johnson to Preach — starts at

a pug’s life

DON’T MISS Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast When: Takes place from 7 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 24 Where: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive Cost: $6 Info: Ticket locations: LLSA Chamber of Commerce, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive; SunTrust Bank, 510 Bay Isles Road; or any Kiwanis Club member

The Circle celebrates St. Pug-trick’s Day Who let the pugs out? The Sarasota Humane Society did for its 15th annual pug parade March 17, on St. Armands Circle Dogs garbed in their best green, leprechauns disguised as pugs and even a pug cowboy strutted the Circle for the costume contest and fundraiser.

10 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The Rev. Marilyn Johnson, past associate minister of the chapel, will preach the sermon on March 25. Free. Call 383-6491.

Kathryn Raises the Roof — starts at 4 p.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Kathryn Alexandra will feature classical, jazz and pop music as well as composer Alex Dilan. There will be a wine-and-cheese garden reception to follow the concert. Tickets are $20. Call 383-6491.

Tuesday, March 27

36-hour Giving Challenge — Takes place from 6 a.m. March 27, to 6 p.m. March 28, online at www.givingpartnerchallenge. org. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and Sarasota Bay Watch are among two non-profits in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties who are participating in the online fundraising challenge.

Charlie and volunteer Mary Bartolotta

3720 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key, FL 34228 941-387-9709

Oscar, Jaron Zuege and Ashley Horan

Wednesday, March 28

Lenten Series: Representative from Toale Brothers — Takes place at 2 p.m. at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Toale Brothers will have a representative giving a presentation on upto-date information on burial and cremation options. Free. Call 383-5259.

The Maltese bikers made a cameo.

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

MARCH MADNESS! Call Us for Pool & Plumbing Maintenance and Repair.

Since 1994

• 99% of our guests state they will rent from us again • Great Vacation Rental Properties • Great Services and Staff • We are the best at what we do

36838 60177

w

c w w. f l v a

Grace Keaser and her dog, CoCo

Olly, Andree Flemming and Tucker

Why We Should Be Your Florida Vacation Connection incipals ese, Pr u n K a o l. c o m Michele dan & il : F V c o n n e c t @n e c t i o n . c o m r o J n Ja e-ma ationcon

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Visit our Holmes Beach Showroom 401 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach

778-5622 LIC. #CFC057548

CPC1458020

www.lapenseeplumbing.com

76712

Thursday, March 22

73445

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

12A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

13A

IMPORTANT NOTICE Problems at assisted living facilities include:

If you have or had a loved one at one of the following facilities, please give us a call.

800.255.5070 www.WilkesMcHugh.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN YOUR AREA:

Renaissance Manor Emeritus at River Oaks Emeritus at Bradenton

One North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 800 • Tampa, Florida 33609

78611

THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT

14A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

right guests

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Republican Club welcomes attorney general at meeting

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Steve Branham, Susan Phillips, Jim Whitman and Joe Gruters

OMA PIZZA

the

& ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Residential Lending Experts

Specializing in Veal • Chicken • Fish • Pasta Maker of the World’s Largest Pizza FREE DELIVERY

Any Size Pizza!

Scott Kolbe • Penny Hill • Melissa Rickey

sunday, March 25, 4:00 p.m.

Classical pianist and vocalist Katherine Alexandra & keyboard virtuoso, jazz arranger, and composer, Alex Dilan in concert.

A perfect Musical Feast $20.00 per person donation 78136

Complimentary Wine and Cheese in the Garden Tickets available at the Chapel or by phone

(941) 383-6491 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Open Seven Days a Week Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily

N

ASK US ABOUT

YOUR CATERING & DELI-TRAY NEEDS

23 Ave. of the Flowers Longboat Key (behind Publix)

A R h s y o

LBK ’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN RESTAUR ANT Since 1990

LIA A T I DINNER Nightly 4:30 - 10:00

Early Dining and 2 for 1 Wine or Tap Beer 4:30 - 6 pm Nightly

Located in Mid-Longboat Key in the Centre Shops • 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

Beer & Wine • 383-0010 • Take Out Available

e Light u Men

Since 1967

STONE CRAB RESTAURANT

HAPP Y 4 TO 6 HOUR GR A PM T BA APPE $ 00 ETIZE R RS 4 P Mon. remium D - Fri. ( Bar O rinks nly)

WE Put thE “WatEr” In Casual Waterfront Dining on Longboat Key

For ovEr 44 YEarS.

RE STA LI URANT & DE

Fresh stone Crabs always available $

stone Crab Dinners starting at 2299

Friday Night Special Beef Brisket

941-387-9300

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to 9:30 pm www.stonecrab.cc 72802

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sat 8-2:30 pm Sun 8:30-2 pm

Casual Italian Cuisine Hand Tossed Brick Oven Pizza

REN & S D L I H IE C PART E G R LA LCOME WE r Fare

e

Breakfast served until 11:30 a.m.

SEAFOOD • PASTA • FISH • PASTA • BEEF • SALADS • LOBSTER

MUSSELS • LOBSTER • ANTIPASTO

The Longboat Island Chapel Presents “ Katherine raises the roof!”

( 941) 302-5074

pennyhillgroup@insigniabank.com

MUSSELS • LOBSTER • ANTIPASTO

1 off

$ 00

• Portfolio Loans • All Condo Types • Jumbo Options

60324

Open 7 days • 11AM to Midnight 201 N. Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach 778-0771 or 778-0772

PENNY HILL GROUP

Best food, Best Service, Best View Any closer to the water and you’ll need a towel

By Land: 800 Broadway St. • By Sea: Marker 39 on the Waterway North End of Longboat Key • 383-1748 Call Ahead Seating/Reservations for 5 or more

76738

Eat In or Take Out

72509

Rep. Vern Buchanan

Dorothy and Al Hixon

Joe Bondi and Joan Webster with Jerry and Gay Bowles

76671

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi speaks to the crowd.

The Republican Club of Longboat Key was joined by fellow Republican clubs from the two counties for a special breakfast meeting Friday, March 16.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi was the featured speaker. Bondi grew up in Florida and her father, Joe, lives on Longboat Key. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, introduced Bondi, saying, “She’s done a heck-of-a job.” He also discussed a few points, including our country’s debt, saying, “I don’t know if it (will be) two, five or eight years, but we’ll end up like Greece. We’re on our way to bankruptcy.” He also mentioned the Republican agenda to focus on job growth and energy.

Bondi was welcomed with a standing ovation. She discussed her most important accomplishments in the past year.

She was one of three attorney generals to facilitate a debate. She worked to fight pill mills throughout Florida and further the decrease of drug overdoses from prescription drugs in Florida; she targeted timeshare re-sell fraud; fought human trafficking; negotiated the compensation from the BP oil spill; sued the EPA over water standards and won; fought the health-care takeover that she deems unconstitutional; and more.

“I’m 46 going on 86,” reiterated Bondi a few times throughout her speech in regard to the amount she’s accomplished at her age and in only a year on the job.

“People say that it’s a lot of power — it’s not; it’s a lot of responsibility,” she says. Bondi hopes to continue working toward her goals as attorney general and continuing to fight for the things she has promised Florida.

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Chef Ray Arpke gets ready to cook yucca.

Chef Ray teaches foodies how to prepare a Caribbean meal Euphemia Haye hosted its third sold-out cooking class in the winter series Wednesday, March 14. Chef Ray Arpke taught the “Still on Island Thyme” course, featuring a piquant salad of cucumbers, grouper Jamaican with yucca and onion sauce and a sponge cake with mocha butter cream planter’s cake. Linda Schaeffer, of Bronco Wine Co., paired wine with each course.

76653

CLASS IN SESSION

15A

If you go Southern Style

Life is like a melody with plenty of harmony.

In this course, attendees will learn to create a white bean salad with herb mustard dressing, oven fried chicken with cheese grits and collard greens and Euphemia Haye’s Southern pecan pie.

When: Takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Where: Euphemia Haye, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive Cost: $60 Info: 383-3633 for reservations

Arpke unseeds the cucumbers.

L

ife is like a melody at Bahia Oaks Lodge. Get together with some of the gals and fellas and sing from Frank Sinatra’s songbook or join one of our daily Mix-N-Mingles and feel like a star. How will you spend your day?

Offering the perfect balance of supportive services and personalized health care with an active, engaged lifestyle, we empower you to lead the fulfilling and rewarding life you deserve.

Attendees taste Arpke’s creations and sip paired wines from the Bronco Wine Co.

RECIPE

CUCUMBERS MARTINIQUE

To learn more or to schedule your personal visit, call (941) 954-1911 today.

Cucumbers Martinique was one of the recipes Chef Ray Arpke prepared for the attendees of his “Still on Island Thyme” cooking class March 14.

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers 1 teaspoon salt 1 large clove of garlic 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 to 2 teaspoons of minced jalapeño or red pepper flakes (to taste) 1 head Boston lettuce

Your story continues here...

Personalized Assisted Living 2186 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 954-1911 www.brookdaleliving.com Assisted Living Facility # AL7099 76264

Method: Peel the cucumbers and split them in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon and discard them. Slice the cucumber in quarter-moon shapes 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick.

Toss the slices in the salt and let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.

Place slices in a sieve and drain well.

Place the slices in a non-reactive bowl and press the garlic over them. Add the lime juice and pepper. Toss all together well, chill and marinate for an hour.

Serve chilled on a bed of soft lettuce.

52140-ROP04-0212-VH

16A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

HOWDY, PARTNER

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

money talks

by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

Longboat Key Democratic Club talks U.S. debt, interest rate

Chili cooks Betty Rahm, Jennifer Williams and Joyce Tankersley

The Longboat Key Democratic Club discussed the federal budget March 13, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Harborside Dining Room. Retired professor emeritus of economics and dean of the University of Wisconsin, Ayse Somersan, spoke on the topic: “Is the U.S. going bankrupt?” Her answer was, “No, but

could we? Yes, if we act foolish.” She suggested that you look at the interest rate at which the Treasury borrows. People are willing to lend to the U.S. at a 2% interest rate, and as long as the Treasury’s paper is a valued asset, we are in good shape — until the interest rate rises and a vicious cycle starts, she said.

Ed and Jaga Mues

Daniel Idzik and Kathleen Osborne

Frank Doan

Whitney Beach gets down at fun-filled hoedown Hot dogs were grilled, and residents brought dips, salads and desserts to share. Historian Karen Hazleton brought scrapbooks filled with clippings on the history of Whitney Beach and the Conservancy. Dick Mott is president, and Art Tankersley coordinated the event.

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Photos by Dora Walters

Art Tankersley and Herman Kruegle

Jeb Beaudin and Conservancy historian Karen Hazleton

Jane Albaum, speaker Ayse Somersan, dean of the University of Wisconsin, and Alan Bandler

Ruth and Ralph Gutmann

Improve your BrIdge game!!

Free piCk - Up on LongboAt key

American Contract Bridge League

For three or more boxes

Tired of losing?

New! Kid’s Critter Camp Session I, June 18 - 22 | Session II, June 25 - 29 Session III, July 9 – 13

We’ve got you covered!

Town & Country Plaza, NW Corner Fruitville & Beneva

72721

CLaSSeS BegIN: ThurSday, aprIL 26 • 9-11:30 AM michelle golden 941-365-7875

PGA

Now Open Until 1PM for the Winter Season!

PROFESSIONAL LESSONS AVAILABLE

78828

Unit 612, Inside Courtyard • Sarasota, FL

CaLL (941) 366.2404 for more information 2542 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 Hours: M-F 11am-7pm S-S 11am-5pm 941.366.2404 www.catdepot.org

Whether you need to... send a package, print documents open a mailbox, ACCess the internet, or ship something big...

Learn to win at bridge with interesting people, Beginner lessons / lessons and game practice.

Intermediate lessons In-Between Bridge Club

77723

Each year, residents of Whitney Beach gather for a fun get-together. This year’s March 14 Western hoedown was themed “Welcome, partner.” The event always includes games, and there was a new one this year, the “cow pie toss.”

Horseshoes, golf putting and darts were other games offered.

5380 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key 941.383.8989 store3225@theupsstore.com

• Office supplies • Shipping supplies • Greeting cards • Tervis Tumblers • Printer cartridges • LBK souvenirs

“Best Public/Semi Private Golf Course in Sarasota”

Bobby Jones Golf Club is a 45 hole municipal facility named for the legendary Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., who personally dedicated the facility on Sunday, February 13, 1927.

Tee Times 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Lemon Avenue & Main Street New Hours: 7am-1pm every Saturday

46 Exp. 4/11/12

Fresh Produce • Plants & Flowers Local Seafoods • Prepared Foods • Baked Goods Cheeses & Meats • Local Crafts and more...

24

77* TwILIGhT $ SPECIAL Exp. 4/11/12 (3PM - CLOSE)

*Plus Tax - Prices Subject to Change

Click or Call

AFTERNOON SPECIAL $ 81*

34 Exp. 4/11/12

*Plus Tax - Prices Subject to Change

www.BobbyJonesGolfClub.com 76555

941-225-9256 • www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org

*Plus Tax - Prices Subject to Change

5 Days Advance Tee Times

941-365-GOLF(4653) 1000 Circus Boulevard • Sarasota, FL 34232

76066

MORNING SPECIAL $ 64*

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

17A

Congratulations … … to the Magnificent Seven.

These seven Realtors ranked among the Top 10 Realtors in 2011 in Sarasota and Manatee counties in closed sales.

What do they have in common?

They all advertise in The Longboat Observer.

#1

WHY THEY ADVERTISE IN THE OBSERVER • “It reaches people all over the world. It brings me results.”

— Judy Kepecz

• Top agent in Sarasota/Manatee • Top Coldwell Banker agent in Florida

• “The service is efficient. The staff is wonderful. It’s always here for us. And it’s read all over the world.”

— Reid Murphy • “Eight out of 10 pieces of business I do I can track back to The Longboat Observer. That’s — Lynne Koy powerful.”

• “It’s doing the best job for the seller. For those who are island based, in terms of print media, it doesn’t make sense to do anything else.”

— Bruce Myer

Judy Kepecz Coldwell Banker Previews Longboat Key

$44,987,500

#3

#4

Reid Murphy

Roger Pettingell

Developers Realty Inc.

Coldwell Banker Previews

$40,225,000

$39,566,324

Longboat Key

Longboat Key

#8

#9

Barbara Ackerman

Candy Swick

Coldwell Banker Previews

Longboat Key

Longboat Key

Candy Swick & Co.

$35,024,735

$37,650,850

The Observer is proud to be associated with and partners with such outstanding professionals.

They inspire us to reach higher … ad astra … “to the stars.”

Lynne Koy

Bruce Myer

Coldwell Banker Previews

Coldwell Banker Previews

$29,487,000

$26,289,250

Longboat Key

#5

Longboat Key

The Observer You. Your Neighbors. Your Neighborhood.

77854

#2

18A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

beer and bagpipes

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

DOUBLE THE FUN

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

Lynches Pub and Grub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day the traditional way There was green beer, Irish jigs and bagpipe playing at Lynches Pub and Grub for St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, March 17. Starting festivities shortly after it opened for business and going into the night, the pub was packed with the Irish and those pretending to be.

Traditional corned beef and shepherd’s pie were served while dancers from Sarasota Irish Dance Academy performed.

Photos by Dora Walters

Bea Erickson with Monica and Bill Neate

Privateer celebrates the holiday and anniversaries

Sandy and Mike McAdaragh

BOWICZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. • 941-924-5077 • FAX 941-923-3204

were Dr. Marv and Sandy Winston; they were married on Long Island, N.Y. Laura and Denis Alman were married 52 years ago in Africa. Coordinating the party festivities was Bea Erickson.

Diane Zaretsky with Ira and Carol Singer

Lois Kaufman, Addie Reisfeld and Ruth Divacks

78824

The Privateer annual pool party was held March 17. It was St. Patrick’s Day, and it also the anniversary celebration day for two couples in attendance. Observing their 55th wedding anniversary

Gift Ce Ava rtifica ilab tes le

25 One Hour Massage or Facial $

Licensed | Experienced | Luxurious

Essentials offers Luxurious Massages, Facials, Chemical Peels,Body Wraps and Nail Services at affordable prices with no contracts to sign

$

No Contracts!

13 Locations

95 Spa Day Special

1 Hour Massage - 1 Hour Facial - Manicure & Pedicure NEw BRADENTON LOcATiON: 4800 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 | 941.896.9667

www.MassageAndFacialEssentials.com

Why spend $50, $100, or even $200 on a massage or facial when you can experience luxurious pampering in an elegant environment for only $25 with no contract to sign? Come enjoy over 150 years of combined massage and aesthetician experience in a state of the art, sophisticated facility. Our superior massage includes a signature pineapple exfoliation and therapeutic hot towel treatment. Why delay… Book today!

78829

Kaitlin Mixham

Maryann Emmert, Lori Mandley, Joretta Beck, Lynn Hoover and Sheila Miller

78859

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Marylou Moeller

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

GOING GREEN

19A

by Mallory Gnaegy and Dora Walters | Staff Writers

Longboat lads and lassies celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

Marilyn Bezner and Lisa DiSimone dressed in their best green at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Saturday, March 17.

Jeff and Jane Johnson at Sarasota Yacht Club’s St. Patrick’s Day party, Saturday, March 17.

Jim Hanes and Ed Rhawn at Bird Key Yacht Club’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday, March 17.

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy and Dora Walters

Yvette Lussier, Sonia Harland and Francine McManus at Sarasota Yacht Club’s St. Patrick’s Day party, Saturday, March 17.

Joan and Lee Schoenherr at Bird Key Yacht Club’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday, March 17.

Caroline Lawhorne, Allison Curtner, Sydney Koon and Ann Parisi celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Saturday, March 17.

We’re dedicated to our company values, and grateful to be recognized for them.

Mosaic is honored to be counted among the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2012.

As Mosaic works to provide farmers with the crop nutrients they need, we take great care to do so in an environmentally responsible manner. Our core company values of integrity, excellence, sustainability and connectivity define how we do business, and how we deliver on our commitment to stewardship in the communities where we operate.

Thanks to our employees, we’ve been counted among the exemplary companies in our industry and across the globe. We embrace our role in feeding the world, managing its resources and helping set a higher standard for ethical business practices.

®

78958

www.mosaicco.com

20A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

NEIGHBORS

Jean-René Goetze

Mallory Gnaegy

Jean-René Goetze sits near his portable easel with a painting of an oyster shack in France. and beaches and not the gray cold and damp winter. When he moved to sunny Longboat Key in 2010, he says, “It was like coming back to my childhood home in Africa, in a way.”

Though he’s been painting the past few years, he hasn’t had a chance to paint the Gulf due to spending time with his grand-

children and traveling.

“I have empty walls that could use a few paintings,” he says.

He just needs a little more time.

— Mallory Gnaegy

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Goetze. www.YourObserver.com

Strom

Get ’Em While They’re Hot!

Eye Center

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key presents its annual

When you want to see your best.

941-365-9700

Pancake Breakfast

2020 S. Tamiami Trail

Enjoy a fresh, hot stack of pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and prizes!

Paul J Strom, Jr., M.D.

2020

hibit of French sceneries at Alliance Française in Sarasota. His works were representative of the land and culture of France, where he was reared.

Goetze lived in Paris after moving from Africa at the age of 7.

Though when he first moved to Paris as a child, he was sad because he was used to the sun

74323

The textured rocks represent hours. It’s not only his prefera colorful array of hues: navy, ence, but the classical medium light blue, green, tan, chocolate he uses is time sensitive because and charcoal. The pebbles lie in it involves raw egg. Egg tempera a natural, yet perfect, composi- is made using egg yolk, pigment, tion, taunting onlookers to pick water and acid. It is fast drying one up and skip it — if only they and cannot be stored after it is could remove one from the can- prepared. vas.

It is a method that is difficult Two versions of to blend, so the the detailed and preferred method meticulous paintis layering on a ing of enlarged precise drawing. rocks from the It requires much coast of Maine patience. He will hang in the living often paint with room of self-taught acrylic, because painter Jean-René it is a much faster Goetze’s home. process.

“When you are “Egg is so time known for a cerconsuming that tain style, people sometimes you come to expect it,” “Pebbles and More” by want to (switch) Goetze says of the Jean-René Goetze mediums,” he pebbled pieces. says.

He prefers his landscape work, Goetze has always been inthough they aren’t as popular as terested in art, and if it weren’t the pebbles. for the long duration of French Inspired by the coasts on schooling and the market at the which he has lived, most of his time he entered school, he would seascapes come from Maine and have studied architecture over France. They feature sunsets, business. He worked in the rubrock structures jettisoning out of ber industry for seven years, folthe sea, lighthouses and archi- lowed by the petroleum business tecture. until 2004 when he retired.

“When you paint, you want to “When I retired I said, ‘I’m gobe in the proper mood to paint,” ing to paint!’” Goetze says. He he says. That, and you also have wanted to do it in a serious way to have the time to do so. and studied painting books and When Goetze paints, he has artists’ work, such as Botticelli. to have an uninterrupted four In February, he hosted an ex-

This Longboater likes his eggs served on a canvas with a side of sea.

Sarasota, Florida 34239

Only $6 per person Time: 7 to 11 a.m. • Date: Saturday, March 24 Place: St. Mary Star of the Sea, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive 76006

Tickets can be purchased at the door, from Kiwanis members or at LLSA Chamber of Commerce, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive

~ WEDNESDAYS ~

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ENTRÉE $15.95

~ THURSDAYS ~

FAMILY STYLE BUFFET $16.95

Proceeds benefit children’s charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

~ SATURDAYS ~

2 DINE FOR $29 WITH A GLASS OF WINE

941.758.1467 941.758.1464 941.758.1466 941.739.7414 941.739.7439

68522

77539

DINING R OOM G OLF SHOP COUNTRY CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS M EMBERSHIP

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

dance a little jig

21A

by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

St. Mary dance sellout sees luck o’ the Irish It was sellout crowd of 250 people who filled Stella Maris Hall Saturday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The event was presented by the St. Mary Men’s Club, with Dave Carter serving as chairman for the evening. Assisting were members of the Ladies Guild.

After dinner, with seconds and thirds available and dessert, too, Patsy and Majella played music perfect for dancing.

The enthusiastic crowd quickly filled the dance floor.

During the evening, Joan and Wayne Fikinter were recognized for their 60 years of marriage.

Joan and Wayne Fickinter

Above: Msgr. Gerry Finegan with Patsy and Majella

Jean Stangl, Sharyn Ford and Jan Davin

The Rev. Ken Oldenski and Rosemarie Carter

Beverly Sullivan

Photos by Dora Walters

Eileen Howe

Home CHeCk Worry-Free Visits While You’re Away!

941-383-3555 • info@LBKHomeServices.com

a r g o e t S

Autos, BoAts & RVs LocAted two miLes FRom sRQ AiRpoRt

Owner/Operator Former NYPD Police Captain

License # CGC043438

SECURITY FIRST

QUiCK & eASY

www.asecureplace.com

Featuring

(opeN )

We sell, install & service...

6:30a.m. - 9:00p.m.

• Replacement Windows & Doors

featuring

• Hurricane Shutters •

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Grab & Go Sandwiches, Cubans, Meatball Subs, BBQ Pulled Pork, Soups, Coffee, Ice Cold Drinks, & Beer Cave

Solar & Security Window Film visit our

941-752-7473

in the Centre Shops

Universalwindowsolutions.com

5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive

P: 941 383-6900 FAX (941) 383-2170 78201

Longboat Key Showroom 76773

Bradenton • 3130 63rd Ave. East

CUSTOM HOMES

just got

The Perfect Solution For Your Seasonal Needs

941.351.7656

ADDITIONS

ConvenienCe

STORAGE

76557

r o Car o d n I

Insured

Janine Irizarry

4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Next to Longboat Ace Hardware)

70832

LONGBOAT KEY HOME SERVICES

REMODEL

383-9215

77593

• Owned/Operated by former NYPD Police Captain • Licensed, Bonded, Insured • Longboat Key Resident

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

Iris Kathleen Hill

Iris Kathleen Hill, of Hamilton, Ontario, and Longboat Key, died March 16.

Mrs. Hill was born in Coseley, England, and Hill at the age of 29, she, her husband and her daugh-

Edward S. Hoyt

Edward S. Hoyt, of Sarasota and Jacksonville, died March 4. He was 94.

Mr. Hoyt was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Havana, Ill., to Arthur and Florence Hoyt.

Mr. Hoyt was a lifelong resident of Sarasota, where he was an avid tennis player, fisherman, stamp collector, bridge player and world traveler. He also played saxophone and led his own big band, the Sophisticates. He was a member of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

It’s easy being green at All Angels by the Sea All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick’s Day two days early March 15. Attendees wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick’s Day cornedbeef sandwiches.

Sandy and Connie Jose with Marge Stapleton

Charles S. Sandler

Charles S. Sandler, of Longboat Key, died March 11. He was 79.

Mr. Sandler is survived by his wife of 47 years, Myra, and his great niece.

There will be no services.

Pearl Fisher and Vanda Healy

All Angels by the Sea

We Will Buy Your Life Insurance Policies

The Episcopal Church on Longboat Key

563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key

Must be over age 65 with a life insurance carrier rated B+ or better, with a face amount of $100,000 or greater. Values will vary based on age and health. All policies are not marketable.

All are welcome. Please join us in worship!

383-8161

Call Drew Schulte Today!

941-358-7401

Website: www.AllAngelsLBK.org

Concert with Katherine Alexandra and Alex Dilan Classical and Pop Music 76679

March 25 at 4 p.m.

6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228 Telephone: 383-6491 web: www.islandchapel.com

Roser Community Church

Gary Gary A. Batey, Pastor Pastor A non-denominational, traditional non-denominational, traditionalchurch church

The Reverend Dr.years Bruce Porter Celebrating 100 of Service in 2013 Sunday 9Sunday, AM and —& Traditional Worship 1011 –AM Traditional Worship Sunday Services 8:30 10:00 AM

On the Circle

Gary A. Batey, 40Pastor North Adams Drive

941-388-1234

A non-denominational, traditional church

Sunday Worship Schedule

76757

www.starmandschurch.com

76765

WINTER MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:30 amMaria 941-778-0414 512 Pine Avenue, Anna

Gary A. Batey, Pastor

A non-denominational, traditional church

s!

A Center of Jewish Life and Learning in the Sarasota Area

Welcomes you to Mass

U

Temple Beth Israel

CATHOLIC CHURCH

n

St. Mary, Star of the Sea,

The Reverand Mark A. Bernthal

i Jo

6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive • 383.8833 • www.christchurchoflbk.org

Roser Community Church

Roser Community Church St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

Service of Joy • 9:00 a.m.

Sunday 9 AM and 11Contemporary AM —Traditional Worship 10 AM —Adult Sunday School & Book Study Sunday School (Youth & Adult) • 10:00 a.m.

9 AM —Children and Youth Church School Celebration • 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship

am

9 am –Sunday Adult Sunday 10 AM —Adult SchoolSchool & Book Study 10 am – Children and Youth Church School 9 AM —Children and Youth Church School

LENT: M-F 9 and 11:30 am / Sat 9 am www.roserchurch.com Confession before all weekend Masses Msgr. Gerard Finegan, Pastor

Tickets $20 available from the office Garden Reception to follow.

The Community Church on Longboat Key

6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive • 383.8833 • www.christchurchoflbk.org

Observer size 5 x 2” 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34228 383-1255

The Rev. David L. Danner, D. Min., Rector

The Rev. Marilyn Johnson, Preacher

Sermon “A Gifted Family” “ Sermon A Commandment from Calcutta” Music Director: Dan Hoffman

www.roserchurch.com Music Director: Dan Hoffman

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Eucharist and Anointing 10 a.m.

10:00 a.m. Worship Service

The Reverend Dr. Bruce Porter Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:00AM

Sermon “Longer Sermon 941-778-0414 Name takes up two lines” 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria

Sunday Services

Come join us as you travel your journey of faith.

Growing in Jesus’ Name

A

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

74435

Eunice Marie Edwards, of St. James Plantation, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 10. She was 91.

Mrs. Edwards was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the oldest child of T. Drayton and Lavinia Phillips.

Mrs. Edwards was a hairstylist for 30 years in Memphis, Tenn., before retiring in 1975 to Longboat Key with her husband, M.J. “Ed” Edwards.

In addition to her working career, she was an accomplished painter, seamstress and interior designer.

Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, M.J. “Ed” Edwards, and two brothers, Herbert and Carey.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her brother, Bobby; daughter, JoAnn; two granddaughters; and four great-granddaughters.

A memorial service will be held in North Carolina. Condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

early festivities

Church, for which he sang in the choir. He spent the last three years of his life in Jacksonville, to be close to family.

Mr. Hoyt was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army as a lieutenant colonel. He was a distinguished recipient of the Minute Man Medal, the highest award presented by the National Society Sons of the American Revolution.

As a member of this organization, Mr. Hoyt served as state president and national treasurer.

He was a certified public accountant and used his business acumen to become assistant city manager and county administrator. He later served as an independent business consultant.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Hoyt.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Louise Redman; two nephews; six great nieces and nephews; and seven great-great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held March 17, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. Memorials in his memory can be made to All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Fla. 34228; or to SSAR Saramana Operating Trust Fund, c/o V.T. Hornback, 1538 Belfry Drive, Venice, Fla. 34292. Condolences can be made at www.nationalcremationflorida.com.

76722

Eunice Marie Edwards

ter, Pip, immigrated to Canada.

They resided in Ancaster, Ontario, where the couple raised three children.

Mrs. Hill worked for 30 years as a legal secretary for various firms in Hamilton. She and her husband, Dennis, enjoyed 25 years wintering on Longboat Key, where they enjoyed great friends, long walks on the beach, the local wildlife and numerous visits from friends and family. The Hills also enjoyed many years at their cottage on Lake Conestogo, in Ontario. Mrs. Hill was most passionate about the environment, animals and conservation.

Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis.

She is survived by her brother, Frank Mills; three children, Pip Mitten, Libby Knowles and David Hill; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life will occur in Ancaster, Ontario, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada.

71560

OBITUARIES

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Share Shabbat and more:

Friday Evening, 8:00 pm Fourth Friday of the Month, 5:30 pm Saturday Morning, 10:00 am Please visit our Judaica Shop 941-778-0414 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria 941.383.3428 www.tbi-lbk.org Temple Beth Israel www.roserchurch.com

Roser Church 567Community Bay Isles Road • Longboat Key, FL Gary A. Batey, Pastor

A non-denominational, traditional church

69634

22A

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

YourObserver.com

23A

78632

Longboat Observer

24A

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

RogeR sells COUNTRY

601yardarmlane.com Just three in from the bay, this 3BR/3BA has vaulted ceilings, glorious outdoor living and big views of the bay. $899,000

ClUB SHORES

1125bogeylane.com Tuscan-style home looking down the canal toward the bay.

Major landscaping and interior renovation. $799,000

RogeR sells

GRAND BAY Grand Bay is a wonderful community, with warm people who are pet friendly! The views of the bay, city, bridge, marina and golf course are truly amazing. The floor plans range from well-appointed two bedrooms to spectacular penthouses. The amenities include pools, jacuzzis, private club with bayfront workout center, tennis and a wonderful Beach Club.

512cutterln.com Charming 3BR/2BA on deep water canal has been lovingly updated. $599,000

bird key

WATer CLUb

SieSTA 3969robertspointroad.com On one of Siesta’s most coveted street, this deep-water home offers lovely views and great space. $1,495,000

bAy iSLeS

485eroyalflamingodrive.com 5BR waterfront home with high ceilings and open floor plan. $1,199,000

grandbay446.com Furnished; overlooks marina, downtown, golf course; 432partridgecircle.com 4BR/3BA garden home in Sarasota’s most 2 parking spaces. $1,495,000 popular community. Vaulted ceilings in family room overlooking pool. $659,000

SeAPLACe

waterclubnorth1102.com Rarely available 4BR penthouse, direct Gulf and bay views. Exquisitely finished and furnished. 2 car garage. $2,895,000

waterclub204.com Delightful 3BR Brighton plan with over 3,000 sf. Furnished. Sunset Gulf views. $1,275,000

561harborcovecircle.com In Bay Isles, full-bay view with over 185' of water frontage. Open floor plan. $1,995,000 521harborcaylane.com 3BR/3.5BA plus den in Harbor Section.

Recently updated, elevated ceilings.

Wonderful waterfront. $1,525,000 3386bayoulane.com Overlooking Harbourside Golf Course and its lakes, this 4,500+ sq. ft. home is ready for you and your family! $999,000 3440bayousound.com Lovely and ready to enjoy! New kitchen with family room; sunny pool area. $699,000

360 NOrTH CONdOMiNiUMS

grandbay466.com Ideal location in Bldg 4; marina, bay, city and Gulf views! Furnished. $1,395,000

seaplaceg4204.com Terrific value, this 2BR is located in the popular G-4 building. $299,000

PrOMeNAde

waterclub-208.com Incredible value! Dover 3BR/3BA plan with wood floors. Partial Gulf views and expansive garden views. Furnished. $899,000

SANCTUAry 280northshoreroad9.com Direct Gulf, 3BR beach house in small, private community on north Longboat Key. Comes with it’s own swimming pool and elevator. $1,095,000

HArbOUr LiNkS grandbay261.com 3BR/3.5BA, Antigua with views of bay, pool, golf course, and downtown from wraparound terraces. $1,095,000

promenade402.com Wrapping around the southern corner, this 3BR/3BA has views of the Gulf, bay and city. Turnkey furnished. $829,000

545sanctuary201.com Ascot plan offers Gulf and pool views.

3BR/3.5BA plus bonus room. $1,599,000

2023harbourlinksdrive.com Light and bright southwest facing golf course villa with two car garage!

Everything in this 3BR plus den has been lovingly updated. Pet-friendly. $699,000

www.rogersmarketupdate.com

Visit rogersbestdeals.info if you would like a copy of our list. You may also scan this QR code with your smartphone, call our office, or send us an email.

roger c. pettingell

76926

Sign up to receive a customized, monthly market snapshot.

You will receive, by email, the industry’s most impressive market reports, packed with up-to-the-minute MLS market and property information, plus interactive photos, maps and graphs.

Luxury Waterfront SpeciaLiSt

941.387.1840 roger@longboatrealestate.com

941.586.6668

www.longboatrealestate.com

Residential Real estate dedicated to Luxury eStateS M oWned and operated by nrt, LLc

Neighborhood B U S I N E S S | C L A S S I F I E D S | G A M E S | K E Y L I F E | R E A L E S TAT E | S P O RT S | T R AV E L | W E AT H E R

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

INSIDE

REAL ESTATE

Seaplace residents makes a splash at pool party. PAGE 6B

Three-bedroom unit at Water Club I sells for $2.3 million.

PAGE 2B

WEATHER See this week’s weather photo contest winner.

PAGE 12B

IRISH ENSEMBLE by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

Max Morrison and Charlie Craig

Steve Chopin fills Kathy Flynn’s cup.

Above: The Blarney Bunch, led by Mary Ann Dye Right: Jackie Winter

Mr. and Miss Twin Shores, Steve Koerner and Barbara Bruce Carrying on a twodecade old tradition, Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key held their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade March 18. Leading the parade this year as grand marshal was longtime resident Jimmy Polito. Performing, as usual, was The Blarney Bunch, led by Mary Ann Dye. Arthur Steward, longtime leader, has retired.

A trio from the bagpipers group, the Jacobites, also took part.

Residents decorated golf carts with shamrocks, green streamers and cartoon figures.

Waving to the crowd lining the streets were Mr. and Miss Twin Shores, Steve Koerner and Barbara Bruce.

And, of course, green beer was poured generously on all requests.

Betty and James Steward wave to the crowd.

Photos by Dora Walters

2B

Remodeling By Design...

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

real estate | transactions

Lee Heineman

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Water Club I condo sells for $2.3 million

Construction & Design

941.383.9286

Douglas Hoeksema, trustee, Winter Park, sold the Unit 302 condominium at the Water Club I, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Tracy Beswick, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, for $2.3 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, five baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.7 million in 2005.

This week’s residential real-estate transactions took place between March 5 and March 8.

Villa Di Lancia

CBC1251443

LeeHeineman.com

70918

Providing design services for Interiors, Kitchens & Baths

4134 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #206A

James and Sandra Palmer, trustees, of Clarkston, Mich., sold the Unit 242 condominium at 2185 Gulf of Mexico Drive to David and Mary Scheible, Atlanta, for $1.76 million. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,578 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2004.

File photo

Country Club Shores

PAMPER YOURSELF and live on the beach at the Beach Residences, a Ritz Carlton managed property. This 4100+ sf residence has 3 bedrooms, a family room, formal living room and dining room. It is exquisitely finished and decorated and has remarkable views of the Gulf, the Bay, and downtown Sarasota.....................................................Furnished $3,895,000 SLEEPY LAGOON, SAILBOAT WATER - 4 bedrooms plus an office and a loft, caged heated pool, dock with lift. Beach access. ................................................................................................................................................$845,000 WINDWARD BAY - 2 penthouses with amazing bay views, tennis, 2 pools, boat docks, deeded beach access. 2 pets allowed .................................................................................................................................................$269,00 and $239,000 MARINA AND BAY VIEWS at Bay Harbour on the south end of LBK – just minutes to St. Armand’s Circle. 2/2 with screened porch ...................................................................................................................................................................................$319,000 WhITNEY BEAch - a 1/1 with views of Bishops Bayou and a 1 bedroom, 2 bath with a view of the beautifully landscaped grounds. Beach, bay, tennis, boat docks, fishing pier. Pets allowed.......................... $225,000 and $199,900 BANYAN BAY - a very relaxed atmosphere for this ground floor 2/2 designed for island living. Tennis, pool, beach, fishing pier, pet friendly. ...............................................................................................................................................................$259,900 hARBOUR LINKS - 3/3 corner villa with double garage on the golf course at the LBK Club. Beach Club membership.

Pet friendly...........................................................................................................................................................................$379,000 LONG BEAch - 2 charming homes in historic Longboat Village. This is truly a family neighborhood in walking distance to the Art Center, beach, fishing pier and restaurants................................................................. $395,000 and $399,000 BAYPORT 2/2 in beach to bay community with tennis, Olympic size pool and 27 acres of tropical landscaping..$339,500 hARBORAGE ON BRADEN RIVER 2/2.5 town home with courtyard and double garage. A Neal community..$157,900 WILDEWOOD SPRINGS 2/2 updated lakefront villa in wooded setting. 15 minutes to the beach.. ..........$119,500 BOBBIE BANAN, REALTOR® 356-2659 • 383-2659

76724

bobbiebanan@michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL (941) 388-4447

Ambassador’s Circle

The Bank of New York Mellon sold the home at 573 Yawl Lane to Jeffry and Pamela Snauwaert, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., for $1,019,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,248 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.69 million in 2004.

Giorgi Mushroom Co. sold the home at 552 Ranger Lane to Laura and Emmanuel Charron, of Lucerne, Switzerland, for $475,000. Built in 1964, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,411 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $660,000 in 2004.

Bay Harbour Apartments

Virginia and Wilhelm Andersen sold their Unit 103 condominium at 448 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Susan Peifer, Ponte Vedra Beach, for $320,000. Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,194 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $159,000 in 1995.

Raymond and Maria Turner, trustees, Washington, D.C., sold the Unit 432 condominium at 370 Gulf of Mexico Drive to 432 Tangerine Bay Club Holdings LLC for $850,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,900 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2005.

Queen’s Harbour

Mayer and Deanna Wainstein sold their home at 3525 Fair Oaks Lane to Tipppeee3 LLC for $830,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,482 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $510,000 in 1997.

Richard Zwirner, trustee, sold the Unit 336 condominium at 2016 Harbourside Drive to Nancy Halter and Joseph Halter Jr., trustees, of Canton, Ohio, for $400,000.

Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area.

Thomas Apple, of Scarsdale, N.Y., Richard Apple, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Patrick Apple and Justin Apple, Pittsburgh, and Rosemary Apple Archibald, of Edinburgh, Scotland, sold their Unit M1-405-H condominium at 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Nora Kenty, of Durrow, Ireland, for $315,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,265 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 1995.

Bird Key

Leslie Glass, Sarasota, sold her home at 200 Bird Key Drive to Lorraine Keady and James Walters, of Great Neck Ipswich, Mass., for $1,675,000. Built in 1972, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,777 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.25 million in 2002.

Visit our website to see a map of this week’s transactions. www.YourObserver.com

BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 9 through March 15, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

We know that you have been following the news concerning the many changes at Citizens Property Insurance!

Effective February 1, 2012, no new policies will be written that are valued over $1,000,000. In Citizens efforts to further reduce exposures, as of May 1, 2012, no current policies will be renewed.

We have markets that can provide you with the coverage Citizens is non-renewing.

Just bring your current policy by our office or call for an appointment. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely, Sandra and george ceshker

Secur-All InSurAnce Agency, Inc. 78484

510 Bay Isles Road, Suite E | Longboat Key | FL | 34228

(941) 383-3388

It previously sold for $605,000 in 2005.

Seaplace II

Tangerine Bay Club

Fairway Bay

Attention Citizens Policy Holders

Unit 302 at The Water Club I, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, five baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.

Address 510 Wedge Lane 1211 GMD 6413 GMD 1465 GMD 3030 Grand Bay Blvd.

1485 GMD 1955 GMD 5481 GMD 3804 GMD 2343 Harbour Oaks Drive 2721 GMD 1975 GMD 531 Birdie Lane

525 Bay Isles Parkway 6200 GMD

3315 Sabal Cove Drive

Permit Applicant Amount Alteration Parbirdie Holedings Inc. $169,770 Alteration Joelle Tewksbury $85,000 Alteration Richard Cox $79,037 Alteration Howard Swartz $62,000 Alteration Jenne Britell $50,628 Alteration Thomas Wierdsma $16,000 Alteration Michael O’Hare $11,200 Alteration Elaine Mishkin $10,252 Alteration Sidney Apflebaum $10,000 Alteration James Freeman $8,926 Alteration Kevin Ruscitti $7,080 Alteration Caryl Nelson, trustee $2,239 Alteration Thomas Crowe $2,000 Temporary office Avenue of the Flowers Acquisition $0 Alteration Longboat Island Chapel n/a BMPM Sabal Cove LLC Certificate of occupancy n/a

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Lynne Koy ◆

3B

presents her

Luxury

PrEMIEr COLLECTIOn◆ e PRiCTioN C u ReD

941.387.1803 lkoy@coldwellbanker.com

ST. ARMANDS Spacious 4BD/3BA custom built home with elegant marble entryway set on a wide canal, just steps to shopping and dining in world renowned St. Armands Circle!)

$1,999,000

Tour Lynne’s properties at

Se ou H N 4 oPe N 1 – u S

www.lynnekoy.com At The Chart House on Longboat Key

Broker / Associate, CrB, CrS, GrI Previews International Property Specialist International President’s Premier, Involved Citizen: Sarasota Opera, SPArCC, Make-a Wish, Meals on Wheels, Breast Cancer Awareness

BIRD KEY - 4 BR/3.3BA Location! Location! This beautiful custom home has it all - fabulous downtown views across Sarasota Bay, granite kitchen with milk-glaze cabinetry, “Morning Room” with 8 Step crown molding, gorgeous pool, dock & lift. The first floor master suite has stunning Bay views and the second floor “Great Room” has “forever” Bay views from the terrace. $3,690,000

BIRD KEY Surrounded by water with 100’ directly on

the bay and 150’ on the canal. Spectacular, newly renovated Spanish sytle home, beautifully landscaped, just across from the Bird Key Yacht club with sunset views to lenghten your perfect day.

$2,200,000

• Top AgenT in Closed sAles on longboAT Key • Top AgenT in Closed sAles on bird Key

Global Marketing: NYtimes.com Birdkeynews.com Coldwellbanker.com Worldproperties.com Trulia.com LynneKoy.com Rightmoves.com Greatwaterfrontliving.com Realtor.com Zillow.com

Se Hou – 4 N e oP SuN 1 SAT

KEY TOWER SOUTH - Great Views of the Gulf, Downtown Sarasota and the John Ringling Bridge from this 2BR/2BA updated condominium home. $479,000

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS - Beautifully CASTILLIAN - Beautifully Renovated! remodeled, with direct gulf views 2BD/2BA and 3BD/2BA w/gorgeous Gulf, beach & sunset views! two covered parking spaces. $790,000 Renovations include kitchen, baths and carpet.

Turnkey furnished w/Queen Murphy bed in guest bedroom. New A/C in 2008! $749,000

Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / YouTube

DEDICATED TO LUXURY REAL ESTATE SM

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

PROMENADE - Stunning Southwest SEAPLACE – Rarely available spacious SUNSET BEACH - Spacious 2BR/2BA views of the Gulf of Mexico, Downtown and the Bay from this 2 BR/2BA condominium w/a woodburning fireplace. $699,000

3BD/2BA, 1,492 Sq. Ft. condominium with garden split plan, tastefully decorated corner views and two screened lanais. This residence has residence with fabulous gulf views from been lovingly cared for and enjoys and upbeat every room. $429,000 urban pallet. $399,000

Se Hou 4 N e oP N 1 – Su

FAIRWAY BAY Savor the expansive bay LONG BEACH - Beautifully remodeled 3BD/3BA, SEAPLACE – Recently updated kitchen with

views of downtown Sarasota across the bay from 1,350 Sq. Ft. home in Longboat Key’s Historic warm pecan cabinetry and granite counters in Village of Long Beach, renovated in 2006 with new this 2BD/2BA condominium home with Southwest this 3 BD/3BA condominium home. $549,000 kitchen and baths, tile flooring, hurricane shutters, Gulf and bay views and miles of sand and beach. $419,000. tropical landscaping, and more. $399,000

76674

You can search Lynne’s website in 13 languages – including English.

4B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

boys club

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

VISIT MY WEBSITE!

www.dougparks.com

101 Ben Franklin #91 St Armands Towers South Across from Lido Beach and 2 blocks to Circle, full Gulf and partial Bay views $668,800

1212 Ben Franklin Dr #801 Lido Beach Club SW corner unit with full Gulf views, 2 balconies, updated and furnished $740,000

77331

800 Ben Franklin #603 Lido Ambassador Views of Gulf & Bay with southern exposure on 6th floor, updated $339,000

D

OL

TS

JUS

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best fitted dress shirts and suits, and the audience grooved to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s.

“I don’t expect you kids these days to know these tunes,” Anthony Castellano Jr., singer and pianist, joked to fans who were singing along and tapping their feet to the familiar favorites such as “That’s Life,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.”

Castellano hammed it up, told jokes before and after songs and even jumped on stage to do his best Satchmo impression.

John Rinell is, vocally speaking, Frank

Tom & Pat Hanly (941) 388-2331

BEHIND THE GATES OF LONGBOAT KEY CLUB

Direct Beach Front, Top Floor, Completely Updated. 2BR/2BA, 2 Balconies, Pool, Tennis, Fitness, BREATH TAKING VIEWS

www.1000longboat.com

$649,000

Tony Benade

The Rat Pack serenades Longboaters at Arts Center

Thinking of buying or selling Real Estate Talk to the team that has been Selling Sarasota Successfully for over 20 years

Take Us Out To The Ball Game

Ned and Shirley Sitler

RE/MAX Platinum Realty St. Armands Circle, Sarasota www.hanlyhomes.com pahanly@aol.com

Sinatra incarnated. The Hoboken, N.J., native has the sultry, crooning baritone and the lengthy held notes with tremor at the end down pat — and he did it all with a tipped hat.

Glenn Listort wailed on the trumpet, while Tony Benade serenaded on the sax. And versatile drummer Scott Blum kept the group on beat along with bassist Bruce Wallace.

And, if the audience closed their eyes tight, it was almost as if Frank, Sammy, Dean, Joey and Peter were right there on the Key.

ONLINE: See a video of the performance. www.YourObserver.com

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

2nd in from Sarasota Bay, Dock with lift on deep water canal. 3 Bedrooms. 2.5 Baths, Huge Living Room and Dinning Room, Updated Kitchen. FANTASTIC BAY VIEWS

www.592golflinks.com

$1,139,900

Glen and Barb Zastrow

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

Build your dream home. Great opportunity to create your own version of paradise on Longboat Key, 2nd in from Bay, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

590wedgelane.com

$1,690,000

SIESTA KEY

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo, 8th Floor, Balcony overlooking Gulf of Mexico. 2 Pools, Fitness Center, Lounge and Club House, steps to shops. DIRECT BEACH FRONT

19whisperingsands.com

$589,000

Bruce Wallace

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

DIRECT BAYFRONT. 7000 sq ft. 4 BR, 7 Full 2 Half Baths, Elevator, Exercise Room, Home Theater, Office, Not a thing has been overlooked, Fabulous Longboat Key Home

Lovely updated home. 3rd from bay affording great views.

Very open floor plan great for entertaining. 3/4 bedrooms, 3 baths, pool, new dock w/lift. Extremely well maintained.

642ranger.com

www.581birdie.com

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

Built for entertaining and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Office, Living Room, Dining Room, Open Kitchen/Family Room, Heated Pool, Dock on Deep Water

600bowsprit.com

$1,479,000

$986,000

Brent and Judy Trottier

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

Elegant Home - magnificent open water views. 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Family Room, Formal Dining Room w/Gas Fireplace, Tons of Storage, Heated Pool, Dock w/lift for Large Boat on Open Water

571putter.com

All Offices Independently Owned & Operated

$2,650,000 78822

$5,495,000

Anthony Castellano Jr.

Gary Listort

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

5B

TOP SALES ASSOCIATE – Ranked in the Top .5% of Coldwell Banker Associates Worldwide G NEW LISTIN

G NEW LISTIN

G NEW LISTIN

G NEW LISTIN

Villa Azzura - Sapphire Shores Stunning direct Bay front on 145 feet of deep water with 5BR/3.5 BA, a 2,200 SF master suite, 1,000 bottle wine room, private dock, wading & lap pool w.spa & 8-car garage. $3,950,000

Sarabande - Downtown Sarasota Beautiful 2BR/ 2BA apartment, exquisite Sarasota Bay and marina views, bright, open floor plan with all new carpet, ceramic tile, granite, and a fresh neutral color palette. $799,000

Water Club I -Gulf Views South facing 3 bedroom, 4 bath apartment on the 4th floor has an open & spacious floor plan, oak floors, wood plantation shutters, wet bar and furniturequality built-in's throughout. $1,595,000

Coral Cove - Bay Front Beauty Mainland Mediterranean Perfection with 130’ of waterfront, 5BR, theater, library, family room, infinity edge pool/spa, dock, jet-ski lift and 4-car garage. $3,195,000

Water Club II - Gorgeous Views Gulf, Bay & City lights views from this premier 9th floor Dover model. 3 full BR+den/4.5BA, 10’ ceilings, Saturnia marble floors, private elevator foyer. 2 parking spaces. $2,395,000

La Firenza - Direct Beach Front sunsets over the Gulf and partial Bay views from this SW corner 3,521 SF apartment with varying 11 & 12 ft. ceilings. Built in 2007 with 3BR+ family room, den/3.5 BA and summer kitchen. Oversized private 2-car garage. $2,998,000

BANK OWNED Bird Key - Outstanding Waterfront Opportunity Built in 2007 on a wide protected boat basin. Home has 8,071 square feet, 5BR/5.5BA, guest wing with separate entrance and more! Infinity edge pool, boat dock, and 4-car garage. $3,850,000

Longboat Key – Direct Beach Front “The Johnson Estate” Gated privacy on 2+ acres w/150 ft. of Gulf front. 10,000 SF. 7BR/6.5BA with attached guest wing. New in ‘07. www.Johnsonestatelongboatkey.com $11,500,000

SE OPEN HReOmUo Terr OPEN Sun 1-4 PM 3657 San

Ritz Tower Residences – Incredible Opportunity One of a kind 4th floor walk-down to amenity level with four bedrooms, 4 baths and 3,659 square feet of easy living space. Sought-after floor plan, marble floors, wood cabinetry and stainless appliances throughout.

2 valuable parking spaces incl. $1,595,000

Water Club I – Direct Gulf Front Gorgeous 7th floor apartment with 3BR/5BA and 3,400 sq. ft. Amazing water & sunset views! Oak wood floors, unique interior finishes, 2 parking spaces & excellent amenities. $2,700,000

Grand Bay III - Beautiful Water Views Light and bright 3BR/3.5BA residence in Building 3 with nine foot ceilings, spacious floor plan and wrap around terraces for enjoying views of Sarasota Bay. $799,000

Water Club I - Gulf & Bay Views 6th floor 3BR/3BA newly designed & furnished apartment with beautiful water views, private elevator, and two terraces for viewing sunsets. Gated community with excellent amenities. Furnished. $1,475,000

Longboat Key – Boater’s Fantasy 3,435 SF home with 114 feet of DEEP water frontage!

Extra large rooms, with living area on one level and tons of ground floor play space. Covered 45x20 slip and Jet Ski dock included. $869,000

Ritz Tower – Downtown Sarasota Sophisticated Simplicity with Style! 8th floor 2,799 SF residence with 3BR/3BA in wood, granite & stainless offers a neutral color pallet & gorgeous Bay, Marina, & City views from every room. 2 prkng spaces. $1,399,000

Grand Bay-Bay, City, & Golf Course Views Sought-after south facing corner residence with 3BR/3 Full Baths, private elevator foyer, wraparound terrace, wood floors, stainless appliances, granite wet bar. $1,289,000

Ritz Tower – Bay & City Views PENTHOUSE residence with 4,704 Sq. Ft., 4 BR plus family room and 4.5 bathrooms offers incredible views, wood & marble floors, granite & stainless gourmet kitchen, 10’ ceilings. $3,595,000

Sanctuary II – One of a Kind! Direct Gulf front walk down with private plaza deck. View gives the feel of living on a Caribbean island.

Largest 3BR with 3,115 sq. ft. Gulf/beach views. Unique opportunity. $1,985,000

San Remo Shores - Deep Yacht Basin On 160’ of waterfront has 5BR/5.3BA & 7,582 SF of luxury. Home theater, office, media room and rooftop widow’s walk. Private dock & 4-car garage. 3657 San Remo Terr OPEN Sun 1-4 PM $3,995,000

NEW PRICE

PENDING SALES IN JUST 30 DAYS! SORRENTO SHORES - WATERFRONT ESTATE (LISTED AND SOLD) .................................................................................................................$2,495,000 SIESTAS BAYSIDE - DEEP WATER CANAL ...........................................................................................................................................................$849,900 PROMENADE - PENTHOUSE ................................................................................................................................................................................$849,000 MARINA BAY - GORGEOUS BAY VIEWS ............................................................................................................................................................$1,085,000 LA BELLASARA - PENTHOUSE..........................................................................................................................................................................$5,400,000 LA BELLASARA - GOLDEN GATE POINT ...........................................................................................................................................................$2,150,000 LA BELLASARA - GOLDEN GATE POINT ...........................................................................................................................................................$1,999,000 VACANT LOT - DIRECT GULF FRONT ................................................................................................................................................................$1,699,500 THE HAMMOCKS - CUSTOM HOME .....................................................................................................................................................................$539,000

The Bougainvillea House - Tudor Revival Renovated in 2006 on 3 lots with 4BR/3.5BA + separate guest house totaling 4,857 square feet. Home exudes old world charm while offering today's modern conveniences. Wood floors, marble, pool, & 2-car garage. $1,290,000

Lido Shores - Direct Gulf Front Palazzo 200 ft. of sea-walled Gulf front with private Dock and Beach access. This 7,415 SF residence has 5BR/8BA, his and her bath & studies, 50 ft. pool/spa & 5-car garage. $7,900,000

Hot

pROpERTiEs

Catch my Real Estate segment every Wednesday on Sarasota's

Ackerman

BARBARA

REALTOR®

www.barbaraackerman.com I barbara@barbaraackerman.com

941-387-1820 Direct I 800-910-8728 Toll-Free

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite #1, Longboat Key n

Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

All Barbara’s listings are linked Internationally in 13 languages.

73722

The name to know in real estate

6B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

FRIENDLY GATHERING

Sandra Pruett and Pierrette Kelly, of the Anna Maria Island Community Center

making a splash

by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

by Dora Walters | Senior Editor

Seaplace residents cool off by the pool It was perfect night for a pool party.

And Seaplace residents turned out in big numbers to attend the annual event held March 14. Social Chairwoman Sandy Endres, assisted by a committee of volunteers, was in charge. Dinner

was served buffet-style and featured pulled pork, baked beans and all the trimmings.

To work off all those extra calories, guests could dance all evening to the music of the Jack Tamburine Band.

June Hessell and Social Chairwoman Sandy Endres

Harold and Sherri Kaufman

Sharey and Don Slimowitz

Harry’s wine tasting draws in the local community handmade quilt for raffle.

The center provides a wide variety of programs for both youngsters and adults.

Center Director Pierrette Kelly was present to discuss programs and answer questions.

Sandy Fabiano and Annette Sontag

Ruth and Carl Meyers

Photos by Dora Walters

Photos by Dora Walters

Elaine and Michael Cronin with Julian Aresty

WAGNER REALTY

Mike Cole and Carole Covino

www.WagnerRealty.com

Bringing People Home Since 1939

5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101, Longboat Key

Call 941-383-5577

76581

Friends of the Anna Maria Island Community Center gathered at a wine-tasting benefit held March 14, at Harry’s Continental Kitchens. Joining them to enjoy an evening of wine and food were a number of Key vacationers. On exhibit was a

WATER VIEWS

DOWNTOWN W/DIRECT BAY VIEWS! 3-4Br/3Ba/2CG w/pvt elevator, detailed & high ceil, crown molding, marble, builtins, gas fp, granite, imported cabinets, MBa w/jetted tub & bidet, state-of-theart sys, 2 balconies in secure bldg w/ amenities! MLS#A3943537 $1,375,000

from this 2BR/2BA TKF condo. Updated kitchen, W/D, newer air, 2 pools, tennis, beach access $12 a month for boat slip. Pets OK. Seller to pay 1/2 of maintenance fee for 2012. Dorothy Cook $ 249,000 #A3939881

FURN W/PANORAMIC BAY VIEWS! Downtown/2-3Br/2Ba/1CG w/faux & artisan finishes, crown moldings, wood cabinets, ceramic tile, granite, plantation shutters, walk-in closets, open-air balcony & pvt laundry in secure building w/ amenities! MLS#A3929596 $450,000

CONRAD BEACH

Incredible opportunity to own 2 adjoining lots west of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Conrad Beach boasts timeless architecture, community pool & clubhouse. Purchase separately or w/M5815731. Peter Uliano $ 260,000 #M5815734

BAYFRONT VIEW 2BR/2BA

9th FLOOR WITH BAY VIEWS - DOWNTOWN! Custom remodeled 2Br/2Ba/1CG w/ wood laminate flrs, tile, modern cabinets, built-ins, crown moldings, 2 pvt balconies, hurricane shutters & personal laundry in secure building with full service amenities! MLS#A3951357 $775,000

GATED BAY FRONT COMM! FUR 3-4Br/3.5Ba/3CG w/views, Lr/Dr, eat-in kitch., MBa w/jetted tub, elevator, bonus rm, plantation shutters, sec & cent vacuum sys, balcony & heated lap pool in exceptional location next to CC amenities & IMG academy! MLS#A3955851 $750,000

corner penthouse, Florida turnkey furnished.

Includes Murphy bed, tile floors, updated baths, glass enclosed balcony, 4 pools, gym, tennis, clubhouse & boat docks. Dorothy Cook $ #A3957023 320,000

SIESTA KEY, REMODELED & FURN! 2Br/2Ba/1CP w/bonus rm, den, raised ceil, tile, plantation shutters, granite, crown moldings, wood cabinets, & w/d included in Island Reef w/resort-like amenities; pools, tennis courts, docks, beach access & more!

MLS#A3943588 $399,000

PENTHOUSE BAY VIEW LBK 2BR/2BA

designer furnished, boat docks, beach cabana, pets welcome. A must see.

Great complex, shows like a model.

Best value on LBK. Hurry. Marc Turner $ #A3926740 399,000

AMAZING VIEW

Gorgeous white sand beach & Gulf view as you walk thru the door. Nicely furnished with large screened lanai. Gulf to Bay community with heated pool, tennis & cabana with BBQ. Teresa Bradford $ #M5812253 569,000 BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEWS! 3Br/3Ba/2CG w/upgrades; ceramic tile, granite, raised panel cabinets, quality appls., ceiling details, MBr w/2 walk-ins & jetted tub plus pvt balcony in gated comm. w/amenities; pool, tennis, kayak, dock/fishing pier & more! MLS#A3947207 $345,000

DOWNTOWN BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG corner unit w/2 pvt balconies, tile flrs, Lr, sep. Dr, kitch. w/breakfast bar, MBr w/ walk-in closet and pvt bath; dual sinks & soaking tub, hurricane shutters & pvt laundry in secure building w/full service amenities! MLS#A3950907 $465,000

DOWNTOWN W/VIEWS! Completely remodeled 3Br/2Ba/2CG w/diagonal tile, granite, furniture quality wood cabinets, SS appls, pocket doors, modern MBa w/Roman shower & dual sinks, pvt balcony in Bay Plaza w/full service amenities! MLS#A3939930 $700,000

“short stories” KEY WEST STYLE 3BR/2BA

den, on the water. Mint condition, open floor plan, only $789,713. Close to the beach. Jerry Cunningham $ #A3952755 789,713

U N I V E R S A L

PUZZLE ine

onl

CROSSWORD UPDATED DOWNTOWN BAY PLAZA W/ VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG w/bay views wood laminate flrs, tile, built-ins, crown moldings, granite, raised panel cabinets, new SS appls., hurricane shutters, pvt laundry & balcony in secure bldg w/full amenities! MLS#A3946299 $665,000

A crossword 75086

that saves

your scores

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Ian Addy & Gail Wittig

By Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

+ Jennifer Wilson obtains Florida real-estate broker license

9452 Swaying Branch Road | Sarasota | $3,499,000

565 Sanctuary Drive, #A302 | Longboat Key | $1,225,000 5251 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key | SOLD

Signature Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled an iPad application. It is available in the Apple app store for clients and prospective clients in the Sarasota region and beyond. It features 40 points of interest based on property location, one-click contact to a Sotheby’s International Realty broker or agent, the ability to save home search information for future use, a dynamic map feature displaying all available homes for sale or rent and high-quality photography.

Longboat Key Club & Resort | From the low $200’s to $1,000,000’s

+ Signature Sotheby’s International Realty unveils iPad app

3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key | $3,800,000

Wilson

WWW. ATHOMESARASOTA.COM

Jennifer Wilson, the yacht club and leasing manager for the Longboat Key Club Moorings, has completed her realestate broker training and has obtained her Florida real-estate broker license. She will be overseeing the real-estate transactions for LFL Marina Realty, which is the real-estate arm for the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

7B

941.387.0100

SCOREBOARD

Women’s Golf Association Go for the Cure Sports Day

240 Sands Point Road, #4605 | Longboat Key | $899,000

Feb. 28, at the Longboat Key Club • RED FLIGHT

Low gross — Barbara Brizdle, Carol Westwood, Barb Kiefer and Sheri Lublin — 69 1st net — Sandy Fulkerson, Edna Fussner, Gerri Peterman and Betsey Farrington — 59.8 2nd net — Linda Burke, Patsy Garno, Sue Hanes and Maggi Buterbaugh — 65.2

• WHITE FLIGHT

Low gross — Stephanie Anzel, Suzanne Reiman, Joyce Kolligan and Marcy Klein — 71 1st net — Tina Skestos, Hwei Lin Sung, Pam Rennie and Laura Burrows — 62.8 2nd net — Claire Segal, Sue Olin, Loretta Lobes and Sheilla Zinder — 63.4

• BLUE FLIGHT

Low gross — Melanie Simonsen, Carol O’Brien, Sandy Wood and Lana McDonald — 80 1st net — Marge Heller, Pam Reiter, Lorraine Kaplan and Dee Weinstein — 66.9 2nd net — Karen Bernstein, Barb Herz and Carole Horowitz — Won in card-off

• KEY NINERS

1st net — Paula Norwood, Joan Cohen, Bonnie Chisling and Kathy Bernstein — 26 2nd net — Carol Beeler, Anita Cohen, Bunny Skirboll and Sandra Leshman — 27 3rd net — Angela Stowe, Dee Pinski, Jean Griffin and Joan Biller — 27.4

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228 GailWittig@michaelsaunders.com

• 18-Hole Contest Winners

Red No. 3 CTP — Linda Weber, 6’7” Red Straight No. 1 — Rita Glosser Red Long Drive No. 7 — Gerri Peterman White No. 5 CTP — Kay Walker, 28’3” White Straight No. 1 — Loretta Lobes White Long Drive No. 9 — Marcy Klein Blue No. 7 CTP — Joan Wiising, 12’6” Blue Straight No. 6 — Barb Herz, 2” Blue Long Drive No. 4 — Lana McDonald

• Leading Specialists at Longboat Key Club & Resort • 61+ Years of Combined Real Estate Sales Experience • Team Sales Exceed $195 Million Since 2005 • 2010 & 2011 Top Sales Team Michael Saunders & Company, Longboat Key

Barbara Milian, Ian Addy PA, Gail Wittig

We invite you to take advantage of our team’s experience and allow us the opportunity to present you with a complimentary market analysis of your property.

www.JennetteProperties.com Leasing Distinctive Properties to Extraordinary People

78495

64992

Vacation & Long Term Rentals S. Longboat Key & St. Armands 941-953-6000 N. Longboat Key & Ann Maria 941-792-6900 RENTAL PROPERTY MGMT

8B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

SERVES UP

Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

The Sarasota Open is courting both players and spectators

Bruce Myer

If you go

941.387.1859

 Sarasota Open Wild Card

Bruce@BruceMyer.com

Tournament

BruceMyer.com

The winner of this tournament wins a wild card entry into the Sarasota Open.

Selling Luxury Real Estate for over 31 years!

JUST REDUCED!

JUST LISTED!

When: Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8

JUST LISTED!

Where: Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club, 2170 Robinhood St. Cost: $100 entry fee; free for spectators Info: Download an entry form from www.SarasotaOpen.org or call 809-8996. Entry deadline is April 1.

BIRD KEY - 3BR/3.5BA waterfront pool home FAIRWAY BAY - 2BR/2BA Furnished corner PRIVATEER- 2BR/2BA, 8th floor home with views with dock on N. Warbler Lane $2,645,000 Penthouse.1 covered parking space.$459,000 of the bay, downtown and Gulf. $449,000

PENDING SALE!

JUST LISTED! File photo

James Blake won last year’s Sarasota Open.

TIFFANY PLAZA - 2BR/2BA furnished and tastefully updated Gulf front retreat. $579,000

SEAPLACE - 2BR/2BA, furnished residence in BEACHPLACE - Bldg. #4 2BR/2BA, inside popular Gulf front complex. $249,500 residence, partially furnished. $449,000

JUST REDUCED!

PENDING SALE!

VIZCAYA Furnished 2BR/2.5BA Gulf front home, AQUARIUS CLUB - 2BR/2BA, 5th floor residence private elevator,2-car garage. $1,795,000 with partial gulf & bay views. $549,000

JUST REDUCED!

BAY ISLES HARBOR SECTION 4BR/4.5BA home with 160’ of water frontage & additional dock and lift for up to 32’ boat. $1,495,000

FAIRWAY BAY - 3BR/3BA oversized 1st floor residence with private walk down. $549,000

JUST REDUCED!

TWO LISTINGS!

FAIRWAY BAY - 3BR/3BA condominium with oversized garage and 3 terraces. $479,000

LIDO BEACH CLUB - 2BR/2BA Furnished with partial Gulf views. #403 offered at $497,000

HARBOUR CIRCLE - 2BR+Den/2.5BA open plan villa. Offered furnished. $399,000

JUST REDUCED!

SLEEPY LAGOON End lot-2BR/2BA -DIRECT AND ENDLESS WATER VIEWS! $1,095,000

INN ON THE BEACH - Great Income Potential! #5103 Golf Course view. $239,000

In April, James Blake, one of the top 10 players in the world at the time, won the second annual Sarasota Open — a title Kei Nishikori, one of the top 25 players in the world, won the previous year. It’s the marquee sporting event on Longboat Key, drawing top players in the world on both the ATP and WTA tours.

The bleachers at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club and Resort held 33,000 people for the 2011 tournament. This year’s Sarasota Open takes place from April 14 to April 22 and is expected to top last year’s attendance. And attendance isn’t the only increase.

Last year’s prize purse size of $75,000 has increased to $100,000. Also this year, the Sarasota Open is presenting a Ladies Invitational Tournament at the same time as the Men’s Invitational Tournament and has already confirmed player Alexandra Stevenson, a WTA professional.

Confirmed Men’s Invitational Tournament Players are Tommy Haas, with 13 titles, and Sam Querrey, with a world ranking of No. 85 in singles.

The tournament kicks off with a Sarasota Open Wild Card Tournament April 6 to April 8, the winner of which will get to play in the Open.

And don’t miss your chance to mingle with the stars of the court at the Sarasota Open Players Party, which takes place April 16 at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

 Sarasota Open Players Party

When: Monday, April 16 Where: Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club and Resort, 3100 Harbourside Drive Cost: $100 Info: Purchase tickets online at www.SarasotaOpen.org  Third annual Sarasota Open

When: Saturday, April 14 to Sunday, April 22 Where: Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club, 3100 Harbourside Drive Cost: $5 to $20 for individual days; $20 to $80 for event pass; $100 to $500 for all event pass Info: Visit www.SarasotaOpen.org or call 809-8996. Tickets can also be purchased at the Sarasota Open box office location at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club.

Making Real Estate...Real Easy SandS Point condominium

100 Sands Point Road | Longboat Key, Florida | Suite 206

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 3BR/3BA Canal front home w/large caged lanai & pool $799,000

INN ON THE BEACH - Great Income Potential! REGENT PLACE - Direct Gulf front 3BR/3.5BA Club Suite #2202 Gulf front. $439,000 upper floor home with over 3,500 sf. $2,795,000

JUST REDUCED!

This 2 Bedroom 1-1/2 Bathroom property boasts 1,492 square feet Situated behind the gates and beside the Longboat Key Club Resort.

When you speak of Location, it doesn’t get any better than this.

Rarely available 2nd Floor Suite Overlooking the New Pass Inlet, On site Marina provides dock,storage,water and electricity for your boat for a small fee allowing for enjoyment on both the beach and bay.

Beachfront Heated Pool and Sauna,Common Areas are meticulous, outstanding on site management, walk or bike to St Armands for Dining/Shopping and only minutes to Downtown Sarasota. The beachfront sand at this community is like a white flour powder. You will love it!

Virtual Tour Available: http://www.pix360.com/slideshow/1510

Value Priced $379,000

Lido Regency condominium QUEENS HARBOUR - Over 4,500 sq. ft. 4BR plus CLUB LONGBOAT - Furnished 3BR/2BA tennis THE BAYOU Spacious 3BR+ Den/3.5BA canal Den/3.5BA pool home w/Bay views. $2,150,000 player’s haven on the Gulf! $424,500 home with 80’ dock and 25,000 lb lift. $1,499,000

JUST REDUCED!

1700 Ben Franklin Drive | Lido Beachfront Property Suite 11 E | Sarasota, Florida

Panoramic views of the Gulf, Bay and City from this 11th Floor 1,507 square foot “TURNKEY FURNISHED” contemporary condo featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, the building is beautifully updated,outstanding in house management, fitness room overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, beachfront heated pool and sauna, walk to St. Armands Shopping/Dining or to South Lido Park for Picnics, swimming,fishing, kayaking, or relaxing. Downtown Sarasota Theatre and Arts only minutes away.

Virtual Tour Available: http://www.pix360.com/slideshow/968

Very Competitively Priced $629,000 LIDO BEACH CLUB - 2BR/2BA, 4th floor condominium with partial Gulf views. $495,000

ISLANDER CLUB -STUNNING! Remodeled 2BR/2BA, 10th Fl. condo. Must See! $499,000

Top 1% of all Sarasota & Manatee Realtors Rated in the Top 100 agents in Florida

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate • 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Ste. 1 • Longboat Key • At the Charthouse 73411

LD

SO

Thomas Fynes, Realtor, C.I.P.S.

P.A.

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

(941) 387-1875 | (941) 504-9282 | fax (941) 383-3180 Email: gladstone2@comcast.net

78852

INN ON THE BEACH -GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL Double unit w/lockout feature. $1,025,000

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

9B

Coldwell Banker

®

FLORIDAMOVES.COM A Home Search in 13 Different Languages only on FloridaMoves.com.

Sarasota, Lido Shores. $5,900,000 4/5.5/3 SHF#A3930363 Jonas Forslund 941-266-1761

Sarasota, Vista Bay Point. $4,625,000 2/3.5/1 SHF#A3954490 Dyrk Dahl 941-366-8070

Sarasota, Bird Key. $2,645,000 3/3.5/1 SHF#A3953665 Bruce Myer 941-387-1859

Bradenton, Riverview. $2,595,000 4/5.5/3 SHF#A3954599 Kathy Hoonhout 941-388-3966

Sarasota, Roberts Point. $3,299,000 5/5.5/1 SHF#A3951470 Patrick DiPinto 941-323-0033

From Sarasota to Shanghai and Bradenton to British Columbia, Our Coldwell Banker offices around the world welcome you with the same sign, exceptional service and real estate expertise. ®

Mainland Sarasota Sarasota, Tower Residences. $3,595,000 Barbara Ackerman, 941-387-1820 Penthouse, 4704SF, 4BR+family room/4.5BA; dramatic views of Bay & downtown. SHF#A3945217 Sarasota, San Remo Ests. $2,499,900 Anne Chakos, 941-388-3966 Gracious elegance accents this 4BR/3BA Traditional-style. Tile roof.

SHF#A3956513 Sarasota, Coral Cove. $999,000 Sandy Endres, 941-735-2527 Beautiful & private Bay front, 1/4 acre+ lot with dock & boat lift. SHF#A3955827 Sarasota, Firethorne Estates. $389,900 Gary Hoskins, 941-366-8070 Great location, 4BR/3BA home located on 1 Acre lot. Great buy! SHF#A3953744

Sarasota, Saint Armands Division. $2,190,000 4/3/3 SHF#A3954781 Lynne Koy 941-387-1803

Sarasota, Wellington Chase. $297,000 Anita Caravello, 941-716-0381 Lake-front 4BR/2BA home in Palmer Ranch. LR, FR & extra large kitchen.

SHF#A3955412 Sarasota, Broadway Promenade. $224,900 Martina Coppenrath, 941-724-3339 Live in style & elegance! Charming 2BR/2BA with views of Pioneer Park. SHF#A3954059

The Keys Sarasota, Lido Beach. $4,950,000 Dyrk Dahl, 941-366-8070 An SRQ “Home of the Year” new on Lido Beach. 5300SF w/ 4 suites & 6 baths SHF#A3929218 Longboat Key, Bay Isles. $839,000 Linda Weber, 941-504-2000 3BR/3.5BA custom southwestern home of 3008 sq.ft. on LBK club golf course.

SHF#A3956755 Longboat Key, Sleepy Lagoon Park. $759,000 Anna Rees, 941-9294096 Cozy 3BR/2.1BA, water canal, boat dock, jet ski lift, pool; 1846 sqft.

SHF#A3956707 Longboat Key, Bay Isles. $699,000 Roger Pettingell, 941-387-1840 3/3 light, open like-new home in private community. SHF#A3950653

Sarasota, Coral Cove. $3,195,000 5/4.5/1 SHF#A3951319 Barbara Ackerman 941-387-1820

University Park. $1,575,000 4/4.5/3 SHF#A3954230 Joe Cinque 941-387-1805

Longboat Key, Cedars West. $485,000 Don Vercauteren, 941-228-3894 Turnkey 2BR/2BA fabulous gulf views to die for; screened porch; tennis courts SHF#A3956743 Longboat Key, Fairway Bay 1. $479,900 Leah George, 941-780-0597 Panoramic views of Bay, Ringling Bridge & dwntwn from this bayfront 2BR/2BA. SHF#A3957129 Longboat Key, Promenade. $475,000 Michelle Musto, 941-809-3714 Gulf views, 2BR/2BA, 1585sf, furnished, concierge, tennis & heated pool/spa.

SHF#A3950319 Sarasota, Lido Towers. $378,500 Barbara Miller, 941-388-3966 Picture yourself in this charming condo in a gated community. 2 bedrooms.

SHF#A3956548 Sarasota, Sarasota Harbor West. $232,000 Babette Paige, 941-388-3966 Bay front condo 2/1.5 with deep water dock available. 55+ maintenance free.

SHF#A3941092

Manatee Longboat Key, Grand Bay. $1,195,000 3/2.5/1 SHF#A3945618 Judy Kepecz-Hays 941-387-1825

Longboat Key, 360 North Condos. $1,095,000 3/3/2 SHF#A3955403 Roger Pettingell 941-387-1840

Holmes Beach, Marina Isles. $1,572,000 Gabe/Charles Buky, 941-3871864 Bimini Bay custom home; one of a kind by award winning architect Gene Aubry SHF#A3951651

Residential ❙ Commercial ❙ Mortgage ❙ Rentals ❙ Corporate Relocation ❙ Closing Services

76130

FLORIDAMOVES.COM

5482_LBO_Redesign_3_22_12.indd 1

3/16/12 1:00 PM

10B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

athlete of the week

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

By Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

JOE SALVINO Joe Salvino practically lives at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center where he plays three days a week for three hours a day. Other days, he just comes to watch the matches.

He says he enjoys the game more than anything else in life, aside from his wife, Jackie.

73744

What got you into tennis?

My daughter, Lee, is a teaching pro. My daughter becoming a tennis player (is what got me started). I became a backboard for her.

What is your favorite aspect of tennis?

Getting the other guys injured … no (he laughs). I like running guys with moves, like walking the dog.

What’s the most difficult element of playing?

Nothing. I don’t want to be braggadocios, but I just don’t find anything about it difficult.

REID MURPHY

If you could hit with anyone in the world, with whom would you want to hit?

Roger Federer, of course. Probably Nadal, too, because I would just like to see how much speed the ball has on it and if I could actually return it.

PREsEnts ...

What is the breakfast of champions?

Water and a vitamin.

Call Reid Today! 941.232.3304

Why do you frequent the Public Tennis Center?

It’s just a wonderful place to be. It’s

Luxury on the Water www.reidmurphy.com

New luxury condos in gated deep-water, naturally protected yacht harbor. Slips up to 80 feet with all amenities.

$1,700,00 to $2,500,000

12,800 10

BEST BUY BEACH GULFFRONT ESTATE 1+ acres gated &

EXQUISITE TROPICAL BEACH HOUSE Best to hit this market in recent years! Gulf front 3/BD main house plus 3/BD guest house. Beautiful beach and sunset views, tropical pool. Pristine condition with many updates. $6,895,000

LIGHTHOUSE POINT GULF SIDE 196 ft.’ Gulf

WESTWAY ESTATE – 210 FT. DIRECTLY on New Pass, views to Gulf, outstanding sunsets. 4 BR main home plus 4 BR guest house. Gorgeous courtyard pool, dock, private beach access. The ultimate in designer finishes! $8,900,000 ORCHID BEACH GULF FRONT SPECTACULAR! 7th floor. Gorgeous Gulf, Beach and sunset views plus bay vistas.

3,600 sq. ft. 3 BD 31/2 BA. Master suite beach side. Incredible designer finishes throughout. Walk to St. Armands. Private 2 car garage. $2,675,000 SABAL COVE Spacious 4BR w/first level master suite. Exquisite lakefront! Bay Isles subdivision, deeded beach. Close to tennis $1,695,000 EMERALD HARBOR NEW HOME on wide canal. 4 BD/ Master bedroom downstairs, plus 3 suites upstairs. Top of the line finishes. Exercise rm., kayak launch pad, deepwater dock & pool. Lots of privacy w/bay views, plus deeded beach access. $2,395,000 HARBOUR VILLA CLUB Fantastic 2/2 Bayfront penthouse. New windows & decorating. Fabulous views. 40 ft. boat dock. $550,000, 2/2 end unit $495,000 BAYPORT 3 BD Gulf view corner condo - split floorplan.

3 terraces. Totally private, no one above this fabulous corner location. Tennis, large pool, bayside pier and beach. $595,000

EXQUISITE CUSTOM Open floor plan flows to pool w/ outdoor living area & private water views. Lg. downstairs master plus 3 guest suites upstairs - 2 w/private terraces overlooking water views. Exceptional architectural details.

Great boat dock. $4,250,000 OLD FLORIDA CHARMING 4,400 sq.ft. Home w/193 ft. unobstructed Bay vista. Dock your boat and launch your kayak from your own private beach. $3,250,000 LUSHLY LANDSCAPED private and charming home.

Steps to the beach. Backyard boat dock close to the Intracoastal. $975,000 WESTON POINTE Stunning 3 bedroom home with boat dock! Living area is centered around pooltotal private outdoor living area. High ceilings, lots of windows - bright and open with beautiful finishes. Located behind the gates near tennis with beach access. $1,039,000 RITZ CARLTON TOWER RESIDENCE 10th floor views of Sarasota Bay to Big Pass, and views of Marina Jack. Southeast corner with two large terraces and morning sun. $2,595,000 DIRECT BAYFRONT NEW MEDITERRANEAN 5BR MASTERPIECE Magnificent pool/patio bayside, plus a large patio off master suite. Designer finishes.

Gated with BOAT DOCK. $8,700,000

Number of points made by the “undisputed” last-place winners March 13 for Bird Key Yacht Club’s bowling league. The Mourning Doves team consists of Dee Devlin, Mickey Bright and Ginny Rosenhaus.

private boardwalk to beach. 5 BD plus lg. family/game room area. Kitchen, living area & downstairs master open to beachside pool & deck - spectacular Gulf, beach & sunset views. Gorgeous details. Total privacy. 8 car garage! Bring Offers $4,500,000

Developers Realty Inc. Lic. R.E. Broker • 1266 1st St., Suite 9, Sarasota, FL 34236

What’s your favorite shot?

I like the drop shot because I’m great at it. It’s the least favorite shot to be beat by, but it’s my favorite.

— Mallory Gnaegy

Tickets sold for the Sarasota Open.

22

Number of points made by the winning team for Bird Key Yacht Club’s bowling league March 13. Team Pheasants consists of Beverly Harlfinger, Ray Hutchins and Bob Petersen.

496

Score for the women’s high-scratch series made

by Bobbi Hamman Wednesday, March 14 for Sarasota Yacht Club bowling league.

Talk to Tina Today - Longboat Key’s International Connection

side pool.

Incredible windows $8,900,000

76693

SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE with serene Gulf views & 1600 sq.ft. of living space in a beautifully maintained seaside community surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

Price Reduced $475,000

Longboat Key Realty

Tina Rudek -

595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 120 E, Longboat Key GRI, TRC, CPC • 941-920-0303 • Tina@LBKRealEstate.com

www.LBKRealEstate.com

76730

Price Reduced Excellent value, exceptionally well maintained condition and opportunity with this 3BR/2BA on Harris Canal with protected boat dock & lift and direct access to Intracoastal and Gulf. Open floor plan & split design, pocket sliding glass doors, laminate floors, French doors to lanai, programable thermostat, wireless Internet, hot tub and turnkey furnished.

Landscaped for ease of maintenance and built high and dry.

Come enjoy your tropical vacation getaway!

A3955059 $549,900 76688

front with private beach plus Gulf 5 Bedroom/master downstairs. design finishes, high volume maximize water views.

lovely, inviting and relaxing, and there’s a great community. It’s the only place anybody ever listens to me!

JUST THE STATS

GRAND MARINER

BAYFRONT ESTATE Gated, Private, 1 acre estate w/5,000 square foot 5 bedroom home on deepwater channel. Spectacular Bay vistas. Private beach access. Boat dock & lift.

BAYFRONT LIVING AT ITS BEST! $2,500,000

Mallory Gnaegy

3174 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, FL 34228

941.383.5502 or 941.724.7228 CathyMeldahl@michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

Cathy C. Meldahl P.A.

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

games | bridge bites By Brian Gunnell | American Contract Bridge League

A couple of uppercuts This time we take a look at “trump promotion.” Put yourself in the West seat, defending 4♠.

To start with, please locate a sheet of paper or your morning slice of toast (marmalade side facing up). Place it diagonally across the diagram, so that only the West and North hands are showing. As West, your opening lead is the A ♣ on which your partner plays the seven and Declarer the nine. Next, you cash the K♣ (everyone following the suit), then the A♥. You’ve cashed your three winners, so where’s the setting trick? A Diamond ruff? No, your part-

ner had two Clubs and can hardly have more than two Spades. He cannot have 2-9-0-2 distribution — with that shape he would surely have pushed on to 5♥.

The only other possibility is a trump trick. Yes, indeed! The magic card here, amazingly enough, is the 6♠! You lead another Club, and if East ruffs with the six, he forces Declarer to overruff with an honor, promoting a trick for your J♠!

This form of trump promotion is known as an uppercut, and East must ruff with the smashing six to deliver the knockout blow. Ruffing with the feeble four would be no more than a tickle under Declarer’s chin.

Next, imagine that East is Declarer, playing in 4♥. South cashes the A♠, K♠ and leads a third Spade, which North ruffs with the J♥. Is this another uppercut, promoting South’s 10♥? No, Declarer simply pitches away his Diamond loser and makes his contract. Let’s have a do-over. After cashing the top two Spades, South cashes the K♦ and then leads the third Spade. Now Declarer really is done for; this time the uppercut sets the contract.

Visit www.acbl.org for more about the game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org.

BRIDGE HAND Vulnerable: Both

North

♠ 10 9 ♥J ♦ AQJ32 ♣Q5432

West

♠ J87 ♥A ♦ 98754 ♣ A K 10 8

Contact Brian Howard, owner/director of the Bridge Center of Bradenton, at 7958981.

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE

South

♠ ♥ ♦ ♣

East

♠ 64 ♥ KQ986532 ♦6 ♣76

AKQ532 10 7 4 K 10 J9

Bidding: South West 1 ♠ Pass 4 ♠ All pass

LUXEMBOURG. Doris and Jim Forst visited the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg on a European river cruise in the fall.

More than 5,000 American soldiers are buried at the cemetery, including Gen. George Patton, 371 missing in action and 101 unknown.

11B

North 2 ♦

East 4♥

Solve the puzzle by placing the numbers 1 through 9 in each row, column and box. See answers on page 12B.

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS: Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Send your entries to nschwartz@ yourobserver.com.

© 2012 Universal Uclick

S aint C acchiotti,

PA, Direct: 941.38.SAINT (387-2468) Cell: 941.809.0787 Toll Free: 877.581.3444 SaintCacc@aol.com

Realtor®

MICHAEL

MOULTOn Certified Residential Specialist

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

It takes a lifetime to become an experienced professional and only minutes to realize you’re working with one!

HOMES

280’ ON THE BAY

Custom residence located in Hideaway Bay featuring 5,400+ SF of luxurious living space, contemporary kitchen, wine room, pool, spa and private boat dock with lift. $2,895,000

CORAL SHORES BAYFRONT

Pamper yourself in the amazing comforts this home has to offer including a chef’s dream kitchen, 2 wet bars, Ralph Lauren paint techniques, outdoor summer kitchen, infinity edge pool, spa, and dock. $1,350,000

G LISTIn nEW

n!

UCTIO ICE RED R P E G HU

WATER CLUB - Direct Gulf front 3BR furnished 3400sf condo in sought after LBK building w/ great amenities. A3957287 $2,650,000

En PROVEnCE - Spacious 3BR gulf front condo that feels like a private home on the beach in a small elegant complex. A3929322 $2,199,000

UnDAy OUSE S OPEn H

CONDOS AND LOTS

360 nORTH - North end of LBK 3BR townhome overlooking the beach and gulf. A3956001 $995,000

SANCTUARY GULF TO BAY Enjoy amazing views of the Gulf, Bay, golf course and beyond in this 2,375 SF, 8th floor residence located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. Sold Turnkey furnished. $1,399,000

VILLA DI LAnCIA - Designer furnished 3BR condo w/stairEL COnQUISTADOR - North end of LBK 3BR townhome overlooking the beach and gulf. A3956001 $995,000 case from your terrace to the pool & beach. A3950629 $1,575,000

DESIRABLE LOCATION ON LBK Magnificent subdivided parcel on LBK with 4 buildable lots, approximately 1.95+/- acres. $2,999,000 Purchase an individual lot w/plans to begin construction on a beautiful 4,000+ SF home. $2,895,000 Purchase the individual lot & build to suit.$700,000

2009 - 2012 Five Star:

Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent!

Access Virtual Tours & MLS at SaintCacchiotti.com Exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates & Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 Office 941.383.7591 | Mobile 941.928.3559 | SarasotasFinestProperties.com 77660

Michael Saunders & Company, Licensed Real Estate Broker 440 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228 • 941-383-7591

THE GRAnDE - Exquisitely appointed gulf front Penthouse residence, 3260sf 3BR, 1450sf terrace w/ a two car garage. A3955033 $1,950,000 76777

ST. ARMAnDS TOWERS Experience the view from this sophisticated furnished 2550sf 3 BR Penthouse overlooking the Gulf. A3953612 $1,750,000

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!

12B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

TIDE CHART

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Thurs., March 22

Highs 1:12a 1:03p

7:40a

Lows 8:15p

Fri., March 23

1:49a

1:18p

7:59a

8:49p

Sat., March 24

2:26a

1:38p

8:18a

9:24p

Sun., March 25

3:04a

2:02p

8:37a

10:03p

Mon., March 26

3:47a

2:30p

8:57a

10:47p

Tues., March 27

4:38a

3:04p

9:18a

11:40p

Wed., March 28

5:48a

3:45p

9:36a

—

Weather Photo Contest Winner

TemperatureS

Temps.

Record Temps.

High

Low

Tues., March 13 Wed., March 14

84 85

61 60

87 (1997) 36 (1998) 88 (1997) 48 (1988)

Thurs., March 15

88

63

88 (2012)

35 (1993)

Fri., March 16

85

64

88 (1990)

38 (1988)

Sat., March 17

87

61

87 (2012)

40 (1988)

Sun., March 18

87

59

87 (2012)

39 (1971)

Mon., March 19

85

61

88 (1990)

40 (1985)

High

Low

Average Gulf water temperature: 68

MOON PHASES

Sunrise/sunset Sunrise 7:32 7:31 7:30 7:29 7:27 7:26 7:25

Sunset 7:42 7:43 7:43 7:44 7:44 7:45 7:45

March 22 New

Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

PHOTO CONTEST: Win an iPad 2 or Canon EOS T3 camera. Enter your sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer’s weather photo contest, sponsored by . To enter your photos, visit YourObserver.com, and click on the “Contests” tab in the upper-right corner.

Weekly winners will have their photo printed in the paper and will be entered into a drawing for that month. The monthly winner will choose between an iPad 2 or Canon EOS T3 camera.

March 30 First

April 6 Full

April 13 Last

76097

Thurs., March 22 Fri., March 23 Sat., March 24 Sun., March 25 Mon., March 26 Tues., March 27 Wed., March 28

O B S E RV E R C RO S S WO R D

CREATURE COMFORTS by Gary Cooper

Edited by Timothy E. Parker

2

CRYPTOGRAMS

1. S W C E P L P S I Q W C T K R S T Z R V ’ W M L L V W K S K R M : “ E L P R

T Z L N C P, BZSTDA

XSTD PLKR

CP

S

ICPQRK.”

KSTDRM

KZRVR

QPMRVPRSKZ,

BSW “C

SPLKZRV

ZLNR

ALQ

S V R X S T Z W L L P. ” 2. X K G

IYXHGV

WD

BKZ

IXKBU,

MFKSKU,

DAMU

KHO

K I I Y X U K H O V W F Z AY Y YA S X G W K B A I X W YO K M X !

ACROSS 1 Property maps 6 Laboratory tube (var.)

11 Nest components 16 Nativity scene 17 Jeweler’s eyeglass 18 “Catch-22” novelist Joseph 20 Like a rubber band 21 Homeowner’s storage area 22 Against the rules 24 Jenny Craig regimen 25 Locomotive attachments 28 Not-fully-tested version 29 Catch, as the flu 30 A mini shows it 31 “A Beautiful Mind” mathematician 32 Confer knighthood on 33 Great-grandfather of Noah 36 Knight’s female counterpart 38 It might be used as a weapon 39 Perfection standard 41 Narrow waterway 43 Exhausting workaday routine 45 Aimlessly scribble 46 Walked heavily 48 Barbary Coast city 49 Din from dynamite 50 Illness treated with insulin 54 Husband on “Roseanne” 55 Mountain Everlasting or Cudweed 59 Shade of beige 60 Soothing ointment 62 Senor’s diacritical squiggle 64 “Can ___ you a drink?”

65 Look that may offend

66 Air-travel watchdog grp.

67 Got ___ of (removed) 68 Skedaddles, in Dogpatch 69 Breath-taking organ 70 Body-shop challenges 72 Seem suitable 74 “How did ___ that?” (awestruck question) 75 Big name in sports gear 77 Hyson or souchong 79 Enjoys for dinner 81 “For” votes 82 Big blood carrier 84 Arias, for instance 85 Bad blood 88 Wraparound greeting 90 Piano piece 94 Out of kilter 95 Bold and saucy 96 Baroque and Big Band 98 “Great” heron 99 Cut (off), as a branch 100 Snack with a cream center 101 “En garde” weapon 103 “Welcome” item 104 Old Scottish or Irish tongue 106 Farriers 110 1977 best-seller set in a hospital 111 Dilapidated digs 113 “12 Angry Men” event 114 Hopeful one 116 “Rare and radiant maiden” of “The Raven” 117 Protractor measurement 118 Kind of expression 119 African badger 120 Camp shelters 121 Overly promoted

dOwn 1 Annually elected Roman magistrate 2 “___ we forget” (Kipling) 3 Operetta part 4 Like molasses 5 Minute piece 6 Diner doily 7 Ninth Greek letter 8 Gentle golf stroke 9 Monumental movie 10 “Pyro” attachment 11 A drink can quench it 12 Born in Cardiff, e.g.

13 “___ Follow the Sun” (The Beatles) 14 Having the gift of gab 15 Withdrew formally 16 Lawyer’s customer 19 Ceremonial 20 A hexagon has six of them 23 Arthur’s was round 26 Become tattered 27 “ ___ on Down the Road” 34 Stealthy thieves 35 Add more employees 37 Chopin piece 38 Barely audible 39 Accelerator particles 40 Michael Vick’s crime 42 Babysitters’ charges 44 “Messenger” compound 45 Birth certificate entry 47 Bombards with sound 49 Villains 50 Some computers 51 Get a dangerous winter coating 52 NBA game site 53 Street language, often 55 Jumping-off point 56 Village Voice awards 57 Best

58 “Iron Mike” of the ring 61 Vintner’s container 63 Rage or fury 70 Conked out, as an engine 71 Brown-coated ermine 72 Cleanse the entire body 73 Art colony near Santa Fe 76 Does some batiking 78 “To ___ is human” 80 ___ gin fizz 82 Lighter-than-air aircraft 83 Rings of light 85 In better health 86 Ethically challenged 87 Betting advisor, perhaps 88 Ballpark beverage 89 Stare with an open mouth 91 Like many military vehicles 92 Worked together (with “up”) 93 Essence of roses 95 Drive forward 97 Angel with six wings 100 Windy City airport 102 English composition 105 Sicilian lava source 107 Bald eagle’s relative 108 It might say “FOR SALE” 109 “Don’t take another step!”

110 Film 112 Decay 115 Card spot

Thursday, March 22, 2012 Thursday, Thursday, March March 22, 22, 2012 2012

Autos For Sale Autos Autos For For Sale Sale

1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Convertible, 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Seat Convertible, 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles!Convertible, White/Grey Separate Hard Only Separate Hard Top. Top. Only 34,806 34,806 Miles!

Miles! White/Grey White/Grey Leather, $15,000.

941-383-6417.

Leather, $15,000.

941-383-6417.

Leather, $15,000.Continental.

941-383-6417.

2002 LINCOLN Cabriolet top, mint 2002 Continental.

Cabriolet top, mint March 2002 LINCOLN LINCOLN Continental.

Cabriolet top, mint condition, low mileage.

CallThursday, Frank.

863-899-2523. condition, condition, low low mileage. mileage. Call Call Frank.

Frank. 863-899-2523.

863-899-2523.

Autos Wanted Autos Wanted

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

941-713-2277.

Boat Boat Slips Slips For For Rent/Sale Rent/Sale

16,000 LB. Boat lift and Dock for Rent. Deep 16,000 LB. Boat lift Access, and Dock537 for Yawl Rent. Lane, Deep Water Canal, Gulf Water Canal, Gulf Access, 537 Yawl Lane, Longboat Key. $500/mo., 312-735-5193.

Longboat Key. $500/mo., 312-735-5193.

BOAT SLIP: Longboat Key Marina, 58x20, BOAT SLIP: Longboat Key Marina, 58x20, $122,000.

Call Bob Baker, 941-704-4628. $122,000.

CallUnder Bob Baker, 941-704-4628.

Items $200 Sale BOATHOUSE ON Longboat unitFor for sale on east BOATHOUSE ON unit for sale onoffers east end, second level.Longboat $35,000, reasonable ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE end, second level. $35,000, reasonable offers welcomed.

Callvalue Mike,of 941-952-0308. with the total $200 or less in this secwelcomed.

CallLimit Mike, 941-952-0308. tion for FREE! ad per month, words or BRADENTON BOAT1 CLUB -- HIGH15AND DRY BRADENTON BOAT CLUB AMENITIES -- No HIGH ANDWITH DRY less. Price must be included. commercial STORAGE LONGBOAT STORAGE LONGBOAT AMENITIES WITH advertising.

Ad runs consecutive CORTEZ PRICING. Only2$11.00 per ft.,weeks. per month Only $11.00 per ft., 6per month CORTEZ EmailPRICING. ad$11.50 to: classified@yourobserver.com 12 months, per ft, per month months.

12 months, $11.50 per and month months.

(Please your Located on provide Cortez per Rd,ft,name 1600 ft. address) of 6the most Located Cortez Rd,in 1600 ft. of the Or Online at: Florida, beautiful, on peaceful canal West landsmost you beautiful, peaceful canal in West Florida, lands you www.yourobserver.com/classifieds in the Intercoastal waterway. Unlimited daily use of in the Intercoastal waterway.

Unlimited daily use of (Nolaunching phone calls please.)engine flushthe facility and to include: the facility and launching to include: engine flushing andBY boat washdown.

Full Rocker, mechanical BODY Jake: Bun & Thigh $75.service, Almost ing and boat washdown. mechanical service, Detailing Service and boatFull sales.

COME SEE US new.

Carol, 941-373-6450.

Detailing Service and boat sales. COME SEE US NOW,WHEELS 1st month $200.00 regardless of size of CAR 4 new 17" aluminum wheels, $200.

NOW, 1st month $200.00 regardless of size of boat. We have grown 250% in the last year and 941-748-2103. boat. We have grown 250% in the last year and will soon be at full capacity. Call 941-795-3625 will soon be at full capacity.

Call 941-795-3625 DELL COMPUTER (mini tower) with 17” flat doug@bradentonboatclub.com doug@bradentonboatclub.com screen monitor, XP, MS Office, excellent condition, FOR SALE OR RENT, fantastic high and dry $150.

941-224-6050.

FOR SALE OR RENT, fantastic high and dry boat slip, superb S. Longboat location. Call boat slip,ROOM superb Longboat Call DINING Set.S. Glass table,location.

6 off white 941-371-1866.

941-371-1866. upholstered chairs. Excellent condition, $200.

941-567-4390.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

HOME THEATER: Pioneer 5.1 Receiver; excellent condition. 125w/channel w/3 "S" & component ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE video inputs. $50.00.

941-907-6652.

ESTATE SALE 9a.m.-3p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 9a.m.-3p.m.

-- FRIDAY, MARCH 23 9a.m.-3p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 1640 BAY HARBOR LN., SARASOTA 34231 ORIGINAL FRANK Sinatra albums, 6 record set 1640 BAY HARBOR LN., SARASOTA 34231 1640 BAY HARBOR LN., SARASOTA 34231 of songs from 1943-1953. $25. 941-538-9913.

Boats Boats

Boats are selling Boats very well. 16 Year Island Boats are arebusiness selling very very well.

16 Year Year Island Boats selling well.

16 Island resident, owner, many references. resident, business business owner, “Business many references. references. resident, owner, many Keeping it real simple. on a Keeping it it Let’s real talk simple.

“Business on a Keeping real simple. a handshake.” about “Business selling your on boat. handshake.”

Let’s talk handshake.”

Let’s, 941-228-3489. talk about about selling selling your your boat. boat.

Island Boat Sales Island Boat Boat Sales Sales,, 941-228-3489.

941-228-3489.

Island Superior Boat Cleaning. Boat wash, interior/ Superior Boat Cleaning.

Boat interior/ Superior Boat wash, Cleaning.

Boat wash, wash, interior/ cockpit-hand stainless. $100-$200 cockpit-hand wash, cockpit-hand wash,“Thestainless. stainless. $100-$200 **Special** Full Detail Works” also$100-$200 available. **Special** Full Detail “The Works” also available. **Special** Fullsparkle!

Detail “The Works” also available.

Let your boat 941-228-3489.

Let your boat boat sparkle! sparkle! 941-228-3489.

941-228-3489. your 8,Let 2012

Consignments Consignments

ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th ALWAYS BUYING:ArtFine Fine antique 18th Call & 19th 19th ALWAYS BUYING: 18th & Century Furniture, and antique Collectibles.

Ren Century Furniture, Century Furniture, Art Art and and Collectibles.

Collectibles. Call Call Ren Ren Selby, 941-822-9092.

Selby, 941-822-9092.

Selby, 941-822-9092.

General Merchandise General Merchandise

THRIFT SHOP: LORD’S WAREHOUSE. Hours: THRIFT SHOP: LORD’S WAREHOUSE. Hours: Mon., Weds., & Sat., 9a.m. to 1p.m. Non-profit.

Mon., Weds., & Sat., 9a.m. to 1p.m.

Clothes, jewelry, furniture, other items.Non-profit.

6140 Gulf Clothes, furniture, other items. 6140 Gulf of Mexicojewelry, Drive. 941-383-4738. of Mexico Drive. 941-383-4738.

Lost & Found Lost & Found Sales Garage/Moving/Estate FOUND: SONY digital camera (red), south end of

FOUND: SONY digital camera (red), south end of Key. 941-730-4934.

WATERLEFE COMMUNITY Sale. Huge 30 Key. 941-730-4934. family sale! Saturday, March 10, 8a.m. - 2p.m.

Wanted 10625 Merchandise Waterlefe Blvd., Bradenton Merchandise Wanted 34212.

Rain date 3/11. Wanted to Buy, Kodak Carousel NEW OR Used NEW OR Used#7608.

Wanted to Buy, Kodak Carousel Slide Projector 941-383-4278.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 10th, 8a.m.Slide Projector #7608.

941-383-4278.

2p.m. 11114 Bullrush Ter., LWR. Fishing, tools, SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, Razor scooter, beanies,purchase golf, speakers, computer SENIOR LOOKING precious metals, time pieces, coins, to jewelry and antiques.

Please stuff, nutcrackers, tables, items. time pieces, coins,small jewelry andvintage antiques.

Please call Marc, 941-321-0707. call Marc, 941-321-0707.

HUGE GARAGE SALE! Saturday, March 10th, Wanted 8a.m.-2p.m.Investor Rain Date March 11th. Lakewood Investor Wanted Ranch Communities of Riverwalk, Summerfield INVESTOR WANTED Sarasota based company INVESTOR WANTED Sarasota based company and Greenbrook. off I-75ago. and SR70.

Look established over East 33 years Owner is a established over 33 years ago.

Owner is a for posted signs atCollege community neighborgraduate of Ringling of Art.and Family owned graduate of Ringling College of Art. Family owned hood entrances on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. company holds signed contracts totaling and over company holds signed contracts totaling over Greenbrook 900K+ plusBlvd. a large amount of accounts 900K+ plus a large amount of accounts receivables. Looking for short term working receivables. Looking for short term working capital. I General have small amounts of collateral. Please Merchandise capital. I have small amounts of collateral. Please contact Scott at 941-544-6949, Thank you.

HOT TUB: seats 5 with lounger, 24 you. jets, 5HP. contact Scott at 941-544-6949, Thank Never used. $1695. 941-462-0633.

Storage Storage Merchandise Wanted STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer.

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure Secure STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Clark Trailer.

Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Rd area.

SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rdmetals, area. facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662. time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques.

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

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662. call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Positions Positions Wanted Wanted

Estate of Virginia Keeley, noted Sarasota portrait artist.

Sporting Goods 58 YEAR OLD female seeks live in/out companion 58 YEAR OLD female seeks live companion 58 YEAR OLD female seeks live in/out in/out companion position for healthy senior. Bradenton Former Yacht Chef and and GUN & for KNIFE SHOW: Auditorium, position healthy senior.

Former Yacht Chef position for healthy senior.

Former Yacht Chef and Estate Manager homeowner, non-smoker, March 10th & 11th.

941-746-7937.

Estate Manager Manager homeowner, homeowner, non-smoker, non-smoker, super super Estate super healthy & fit able to travel/relocate with snowbird. healthy & able travel/relocate with snowbird. healthy & fit fithealthy able to tomeal travel/relocate withgardening, snowbird.

Providing preparation, Events Providing healthy meal preparation, gardening, Providing healthy meal preparation, gardening, light house house work, work, driving, driving, entertaining, entertaining, & & lots lots of light light house work, driving, entertaining, & lots of of personalized attention.

Jeanne (941)320-3537. personalized attention.

Jeanne (941)320-3537. personalized attention.

Jeanne (941)320-3537.

CANAMGER INTERNATIONAL DIXIELAND HHA/COMPANION AVAILABLE Caring, HHA/COMPANION AVAILABLE Caring, HHA/COMPANION AVAILABLE Caring, gentle and knowledgeable Home Health BAND CONCERT gentle and knowledgeable Home Health gentle and knowledgeable Home Health Aid/Companion available to care for your loved Aid/Companion available to care for your loved Aid/Companion available to care for your loved one. Over Over 18 18MARCH years experience. experience.

CPR and first first aid 11TH AT 3 P.M. one. years CPR and aid one.

Over 18 years experience.

CPR and first certified. Call Call 941-356-1712 941-356-1712 and and ask ask for for Mary.

Mary.aid certified. certified. Call 941-356-1712 and ask for Mary.

BRADEN RIVER PRESBY. CHURCH 5150 PERIDIA BLVD. Condos/Apts.

For E. Rent Condos/Apts.

(In Peridia off For SR70)Rent BEACH-TO-BAY CONDO CONDO at at Bayport Bayport BTC BTC BEACH-TO-BAY BEACH-TO-BAY CONDO at Newly decorated decorated Tickets/$15.00 2bed/2bath.

FirstBayport floor, end end BTC unit.

Newly 2bed/2bath.

First floor, unit.

Newly decorated 2bed/2bath.

First floor, end unit.

Free phone, Wi-Fi. Free local local941-896-5316 phone, cable, cable, Wi-Fi. Monthly Monthly rentals rentals or 941-739-0202 Free local phone, cable, Wi-Fi. Monthly rentals beginning May 2012.

Contact owner beginning May 2012. Contact owner at at beginning May 2012. Contact owner at 615-376-9448.

615-376-9448.

Schools/Instruction LBK: WATER view, boating. Beautiful 3BR/2BA. LBK: WATER view, boating.

Beautiful 3BR/2BA. Elegantly renovated.

Annual or Seasonal.

PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION home. All Elegantly renovated.

Annual in your or Seasonal.

Also, Sarasota 2 Villas: 2BR/2BA. 941-383-7850, ages.Sarasota 20 years experience.

Bachelor Music Also, 2 Villas: 2BR/2BA. 941-383-7850, 941-927-9533.

Piano. 1st Lesson Discount. 941-776-7381.

941-927-9533.

LONGBOAT KEY - ON THE BEACH AT THE LONGBOAT KEY Storage - ON THE BEACH AT THE PIERRE: Fabulous views. 2,410 sq/ft. 2 bedroom PIERRE: Fabulous views. sq/ft. 2 bedroom plus den/convertible 3rd2,410 bedroom. baths.

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. 3 plus den/convertible 3rd min. bedroom.

3 Secure baths.

Available 8/16/12.

3 month Looking for Fall facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

Available 8/16/12.

3 month min.

Looking for Rental.

Rate reduction.

Photos: 248-310-8308Fall or 941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Rental.

Rate reduction. Photos: 248-310-8308 or ebstulberg@gmail.com ebstulberg@gmail.com Business Opportunities SEAPLACE: 3BR/2BA, RARE first floor corner SEAPLACE: 3BR/2BA, RARE views first floor unit. PRO Beautiful Gulf andFRANCHISE: Garden fromcorner every JAN CLEANING $950 Down unit.

Gulfturn-key and Garden from every room,Beautiful furnished, unit, new paint, new Required, Financing Available forviews growth, Includes room, furnished, turn-key unit, new paint, carpet, updated kitchen.

Covered parking new and customers.

Earn up to $10,000 Month+ carpet, updated kitchen. parking and another uncovered parking,Covered 10/ft. ceiling in master Call 941-907-8141 another parking, 10/ft. in master BR. Lotsuncovered of new furniture.

Mark,ceiling 941-383-4381, BR. Lots of new furniture.

Mark, 941-383-4381, bradtma@yahoo.com Help Wanted bradtma@yahoo.com SPELL-BOUNDING FULL BAY VIEWS. Location is SPELL-BOUNDING BAY VIEWS. Location is everything.

Direct onFULL the bay overlooking Ringling ADVERTISING SALES everything.

Direct the bay LIMIT. overlooking Ringling bridge and downtown Sarasota.

Walking distance The on Sky’s the bridge and downtown Sarasota.

Walking to downtown, St. Armands Circle and distance the Gulf to downtown, St.and Armands theaway.

Gulf beaches.

Boating fishing Circle arerarely onlyand steps Advertising sales positions open at beaches.

Boating and fishing are covered only our steps away.

2 bedroom condo,Group. ground floor, parking, The Observer Because sales 2 bedroom condo, ground floor, covered parking, some furniture is available/unfurnished, boatlimit. dock executives know the sky really is the some furniture is available/unfurnished, boat dock included.

Newly renovated pool.

55Alland older it takes There’s no limit to what they earn. included.

Newly renovated pool. annual.

55 andin older community.

No pets. $950/mo.

Tenant is...the right person.

To fly successfully our community.

No pets. $950/mo. annual. Tenant pays electric.

Victoria limitless sky, you willProfetta need: at: 585-509-4136. pays electric.

Victoria Profetta at: 585-509-4136.

- Experience selling top-of-the-line, Condos For Sale quality services or products Condos - Impeccable Integrity For Sale BUTTONWOOD COVE. Lovely water BUTTONWOOD COVE. Lovely makers water views views from from - Record of calling on decision BUTTONWOOD COVE. Lovely viewsunit, from beach to complex on LBK. 3BR 2 beach to bay bayenergy complex on LBK.water 3BR end end unit, 2 Boundless to prospect consistently beach to bay complex on LBK. parking, 3BR enddeeded unit, 2 enclosed lanais, under building enclosed lanais, under building parking, deeded Record of success in a fast-paced environment enclosed lanais, under building parking, deeded boat slip, and tennis. boat slip,topool pool and tennis.

Just steps steps to to Gulf Gulf and and - Desire reach the sky Just boat slip, pool and steps to Gulf and private beach park.

Just listed.

Priced to private beach park.tennis.

Just Just listed.

Priced to sell, sell, private beach park.

Just listed. to sell, $365,000.

Michael Saunders & Craig $365,000.

Michael Saunders & Co., Co.,Priced Craig Abbott, Abbott, What’s the payback? $365,000.

Michael Saunders & Co.,941-545-0899.

Craig Abbott, 941-383-1990 or Freeman, 941-383-1990 or Sharon Sharon Freeman, 941-545-0899.

Personal satisfaction. satisfaction.

941-383-1990 or SharonProfessional Freeman, 941-545-0899.

Financial satisfaction. Great work environment.

4 Herman Miller chairs, G. Nelson table, odd

LIMITED TIME OFFER. ACT TODAY.

SET OF42",4 STERLING BUTTER CUP, SET STERLING BUTTER CUP, PATIO TABLE swivel chairs Table - 4 swivel SET OF OF SILVER, STERLING BUTTER CUP, LEATHER SOFA, OTHER SILVER, LEATHER SOFA, chairs- OTHER beige base, $200.

941-378-3848.

OTHERTOP SILVER, LEATHER SOFA, LEATHER COFFEE TABLE, LARGE LEATHER TOP COFFEE TABLE, LARGE LEATHER COFFEE TABLE, LARGE PROFORM 350TOP Treadmill Speed, Incline Control.

DINING ROOM TABLE & CHAIRS, BUFFET, DINING ROOM TABLE & CHAIRS, BUFFET, DINING ROOM TABLE & CHAIRS, BUFFET, Calorie, Weight Goals.

Fan. SpaceSaver.

Like new, KING BEDROOM SET, SMALL DINING SET, KING BEDROOM SET, DINING KING BEDROOM SET, SMALL SMALL DINING SET, SET, $200.

941-360-9582 WATERFORD STEMWARE, 6 CHANDELIERS, WATERFORD STEMWARE, 6 WATERFORD STEMWARE, 6 CHANDELIERS, CHANDELIERS, 7 MIRRORS,WESLO BOSE MUSIC SYSTEM, STEREO, TREADMILL Treadmill with upper body 7 BOSE MUSIC SYSTEM, STEREO, 7 MIRRORS, MIRRORS, BOSE MUSIC SYSTEM, STEREO, LOTS OF DVDs, DVDs, LCD TELEVISION, TELEVISION, exercise arms.

Excellent condition, $175.

LOTS OF LCD LOTS OF DVDs, LCD TELEVISION, LEATHER ARM ARM CHAIRS, CHAIRS, SOFA SOFA TABLE, TABLE, 941-358-5046.

LEATHER LEATHER ARM CHAIRS,REFRIGERATOR, SOFA TABLE, BOSCH WASHER/DRYER, BOSCH WASHER/DRYER, REFRIGERATOR, CANOPY BED: Queen, with frame.

Cream color BOSCH WASHER/DRYER, REFRIGERATOR, AUSTRALIAN SADDLE, DRESSAGE SADDLE, AUSTRALIAN SADDLE, DRESSAGE SADDLE, enamel with gold accents, $200.

941-758-2019.

AUSTRALIAN SADDLE, DRESSAGE SADDLE, CHERRYWOOD DESK, DESK, BOOKCASE, BOOKCASE, & & CHERRYWOOD CHERRYWOOD DESK,SECTION, BOOKCASE, & see.

CHINA CABINET: antique.

Beautiful, must MATCHING COMPUTER 2 SETS SETS MATCHING COMPUTER SECTION, 2 MATCHING COMPUTER SECTION, 2 SETS $199.

941-753-0659.

OF PORCH FURNITURE, SCHMIDT BEER OF PORCH SCHMIDT BEER OFBOTTLES, PORCH FURNITURE, FURNITURE, SCHMIDT BEER FISHING POLES, PLASTIC BOTTLES, FISHING POLES, PLASTIC MIKASA. STUNNING, gold-rim "Ribbon Holly" BOTTLES, FISHING POLES, PLASTIC CABINETS AND SHELVING, SHELVING, GAMES, Only CABINETS AND GAMES, pattern.

4 place settings in mint condition.

CABINETS AND SHELVING, GAMES, YARD TOOLS, TOOLS, LADY'S LADY'S CLOTHES, CLOTHES, YARD $89. 358-5270.

YARD TOOLS, LADY'S CLOTHES, LOTS OF OTHER DECORATIVE LOTS OF OTHER DECORATIVE LOTS OF OTHER DECORATIVE POOL/SPA COVER. Enjoy warm water all year ACCESSORIES, LINENS, ACCESSORIES, LINENS, ACCESSORIES, LINENS, with this cover.

Only $39. 941-358-5270.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, KITCHENWARE. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, KITCHENWARE. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, KITCHENWARE. REFRIGERATOR: FRIGIDAIRE - 16 cu.ft., as ****NOTE****There will beOR other additions new. $179.00. 941-753-5539 941-209-9086. ****NOTE****There bein other additions from an estatewill now storage. from an estate now in storage.

Contents added later.

Antiques/Collectibles Contents added later.

ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th SALE BY JULIE MCCLURE SALE BYArt JULIE MCCLURE Century Furniture, and Collectibles. #S BETWEEN 7 AND 7:15 AM.Call Ren #S BETWEEN 7 AND 7:15 AM. Selby, 941-822-9092.

GATED CUL-DE-SAC. GATEDBoats CUL-DE-SAC. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 7 AM, PLEASE IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 7 AM, PLEASE WAIT ON HOLLYWOOD BLVD. 2005 FOUR WINDS HORIZON 170: Fish & Ski WAIT ON PRICED. HOLLYWOOD BLVD. EVERYTHING FULL STAFFING Bowrider, Volvo 4.3 L I/O Bimini top, Minkota salt EVERYTHING PRICED. FULL STAFFING NO LONG TO GET IN hrs.

OR PAY. troll SO motor, MagicLINES tilt trailer, Low Always SO NO LONG LINES GET IN OR PAY. CASH ORTO CHECK garaged, $11,500.

941-776-8959.

CASH OR CHECK

Consignments

FRENCH FLEA Market Day at Towles Court Art FRENCH FLEA Market Day at Towles Court Art ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th Colony: art, antiques, collectibles, textiles, art Colony: Furniture, art, antiques, collectibles, textiles, art Century Art Collectibles.

Ren supplies, frames, andand furnishings at Call bargain supplies, frames, and furnishings at bargain Selby, prices.941-822-9092. prices.

ALWAYS BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ALWAYS BUYING:ArtFine 18th & 19th Century Furniture, and antique Collectibles.

Call Ren Century Furniture, and antique Collectibles.

Ren ALWAYS BUYING:ArtFine 18th Call & 19th Selby, 941-822-9092.

Selby, 941-822-9092.

Century Furniture, Art and Collectibles. Call Ren week’s Sudoku answers Selby,This 941-822-9092.

DESOTO ACRES COMMUNITY YARD SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH FROM 8AM-4PM 200+ POSSIBLE YARD SALES, DON'T MISS THIS ANNUAL EVENT! RAIN OR SHINE! UNIVERSITY PARKWAY TO 47TH ST. 301 TO Reserved Reserved Space LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD. Space Reserved Space LP Reserved LP Reserved Space Space LP Reserved Space ESTATE SALE 9a.m.-2p.m. - Friday, March 9 9a.m.-12p.m. - Saturday, March 10 4269 Sunniland St.- off McIntosh, just N. of Bee Ridge

Condos Condos For For Sale Sale

Condosexposure, For Salewater views, SUNNY SOUTHERN SUNNY SOUTHERN exposure, water views, SUNNY SOUTHERN exposure, waternew views, boating and beach access.

2BR/2BA, a/c boating and beach access. access.

2BR/2BA, new a/c a/c boating beach 2BR/2BA, new & more inand amenities-rich Longboat Key complex. & more Longboat Key & more in in amenities-rich amenities-rich Longboat941-545-0899 Key complex. complex. $269,900.

Sharon Freeman, $269,900.

Sharon Freeman, $269,900.

Sharon Freeman, 941-545-0899 941-545-0899 Michael Saunders & Company.

Michael Saunders & Company.

Michael Saunders & Company.

3 BED 3 bath Home, 900 feet from Siesta Beach 3 bath 900 Beach 3$2900.00 bath Home, Home, 900 feet feet from Siesta Beach 3 BED BED 3 access. month.

1st, from last, Siesta and security. access.941-320-6000. $2900.00 month. month. 1st, 1st, last, last, and and security. security. access. $2900.00 Annual Annual 941-320-6000.

941-320-6000.

Annual SARASOTA RANCH CLUB: 3BR/4BA, Brand SARASOTA CLUB: 3BR/4BA, Brand SARASOTA RANCH CLUB: 3BR/4BA, Brand New! TurnkeyRANCH Furnished, 5,000 sq/ft., 4/5CG, New! Turnkey Turnkey Furnished, 5,000forsq/ft., sq/ft., 4/5CG, New! 5,000 Theater Room, Furnished, 10 Acres, Call more 4/5CG, details!

Theater Room, 10 Acres, Acres, Call Call for for more more details! details!

Theater Room, 10 $2,950/mo.

Call 941-928-1542. $2,950/mo. $2,950/mo. Call Call 941-928-1542.

941-928-1542.

SIESTA KEY: Great updated Old Florida Home on SIESTA KEY: Great Great updated Old Florida Florida Home on SIESTA KEY: Old on Heron Lagoon.

New updated Kitchen with GraniteHome Counter, Heron Lagoon.

New with Counter, Heron Lagoon.

New Kitchen Kitchen with Granite Granite Counter, Gourmet Gas Range, Screened Pool, Dock on Gourmet Range,over Screened Pool, on Lagoon, Gas Walkway Lagoon toDock Private Lagoon, Walkway Lagoon to Private Beach with Cabana.over Great for entertaining!!

Beach with Cabana.

Great Unfurnished, for entertaining!!

2+Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, W/D, 2+Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Unfurnished, W/D, Annual Lease. $3,200/mo.

MLS#83956841 Annual Lease. $3,200/mo.

MLS#83956841 Owner/Agent Call 941-809-6760.

Owner/Agent Call 941-809-6760.

Homes For Rent

Annual, Annual, Seasonal Seasonal & & Vacation Rentals Available Vacation Rentals Available Dependable Dependable rental rental & & property property management services. management services.

Longboat/St. Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch Longboat/St. Armands Armands 941.552.4200 941.907.9595 941.552.4200 Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch Sarasota/Siesta Key Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch 941.552.4200 941.966.8000 941.552.4200 Sarasota/Siesta Key Longboat/St. Armands Sarasota/Siesta Key 941.552.4200 941.383.5502 941.552.4200 IMG Academies Heritage Oaks IMG Academies 941.752.2682 941.926.8844 941.752.2682 Heritage Oaks IMG Academies Heritage Oaks Heritage Oaks 941.926.8844 941.752.2682 941.926.8844

76786 76785 76785 76785

Antiques/Collectibles Antiques/Collectibles

ALWAYS Antiques/Collectibles BUYING: Fine antique 18th & 19th ALWAYS BUYING: 18th & ALWAYS BUYING:ArtFine Fine antique 18th Call & 19th 19th Century Furniture, and antique Collectibles.

Ren Century Furniture, Art Art and and Collectibles.

Collectibles. Call Call Ren Ren Century Furniture, Selby, 941-822-9092.

Selby, Selby, 941-822-9092.

941-822-9092.

michaelsaunders.com/rentals michaelsaunders.com/rentals RIVER CLUB: 3BR/2BA, small pet Ok, $1700.

Homes For Have other rentals from $1000-$2500/mo.

Wagner Homes For Sale Sale Realty, Alba Lange. 941-704-3026.

SARASOTA RANCH CLUB: 3BR/4BA, Brand New! Turnkey Furnished, 5,000 sq/ft., 4/5CG, Theater Room, 10 Acres, Call for more details! $2,950/mo. Call 941-928-1542.

Out-Of-State Rentals BREVARD, NC Cool Mountaintop House with View. 2BR/3BA, Pet Friendly. No Smoking, $2,000/mo. Owner: 941-383-6844.

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY LBK STUNNING CONTEMPORARY Real Estate WantedLBK WATERFRONT MANSION WATERFRONT MANSION on 1.2 acres with spectacular panoramic views, on 1.2 acres spectacular panoramic elevator to thewith rooftop deck, treetop levelviews, pool, WANTED elevator to the rooftop deck, level pool, and deeded beach access.

Calltreetop 941-586-7543. and deeded beach access. Call 941-586-7543.

LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS Sale Lots/Acreage For For Qualified Waiting Lots/Acreage For Clients Sale

WATERFRONT BUILDING SITE South facing WATERFRONT BUILDING SITE facing - Sarasota Luxury Rentals Contact canal lot five lots from bay on JungleSouth Queen Way. canal lotsft. from bay onhome Jungle Queen Way. Plans lot forfive 2600 custom included.

For 941-356-5610 Plansbyfor 2600$299,000. ft. custom included. For sale owner Callhome 612-723-6437 sale by owner $299,000. Call 612-723-6437

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

Real Estate Wanted Real Estate Wanted Vacation/Seasonal Rentals 112/2/

WANTED WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-356-5610 941-356-5610 941-356-5610 email: email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized Personalized attention attention Personalizedhonest attention with advice. with professional professional honest advice. with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience References 25 Years Experience - References available available 25 Years Experience References available RESERVE YOUR VACATION NOW!!

LUXURY BEACH RENTALS…COTTAGES TO CONDOS…ONE TO FOUR BEDROOM…LOOK NO FURTHER THAN FLORIDARENT.COM DISCOUNTED RATES 20-40%...CALL TODAY!!

Mobile Homes Mobile Mobile Homes Homes

FOR A WELL TO DO PERSON ONLY!!

FOR A WELL TO DO PERSON ONLY!!

Trying to get a relative 55+ out from Trying to get relative out from under foot.. butawant them55+ nearby!! under foot.. but want them nearby!!

Bradenton Beach Bungalow, Hideaway, Retreat, Bradenton Beach Park, Bungalow, Retreat, #61 Pines Trailer 8 X 24Hideaway, ft., 6 doors from #61 Trailer Park, 84 X Minute 24 ft., 6Walk doors "DriftPines Inn" on Bridge St., to from Gulf "Drift Inn" Boat on Bridge St.,Free 4 Minute Walkonto Pier, Gulf Sunsets, Club, Fishing Adult Care Services Sunsets, Boat Free$160 Fishing on Pier, $16,000, Lot RentClub, $402/mo.

FINDERS FEE $16,000, Lot Rent $160 FINDERS FEE CAREGIVER/COMPANION: 20 years nursing PAID!! Call Joe with$402/mo. offer. 941-730-7470.

PAID!! Call Joe 941-730-7470. experience.

Will with careoffer. for you in your home. With excellent references upon request. 941-773-7836.

Property IN-HOMEOut-of-State CARE/ COMPANIONSHIP/ HOMEMAKOut-of-State Property ING available all hours;unique days, nights, weekends.

ENERGY EFFICIENT, 2BR/1.5BA home ENERGY unique 2BR/1.5BA Call for more information or home visit on 7 377-4465 well EFFICIENT, managed woodland acres, 1300 feet on well frontage managed woodland 1300 feet our website @ www.eldercaresarasota.com of 7 road and brook,acres, in VERMONT. of road frontage and brook, in VERMONT. Lic. #30211372 Bonded & Insured. $450,000’s.

See at: berrie@sucab.net or call $450,000’s.

See at: berrie@sucab.net or call (802)348-6613.

(802)348-6613. Auto Service

Out-Of-State Rentals WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Out-Of-State Rentals Any Make, Any Condition.House with BREVARD, NCModel, Cool Any Mountaintop BREVARD, NC Cool Mountaintop House with No Title2BR/3BA, - No Problem!

Lien No - No Problem!

View.

Pet Bank Friendly.

Smoking, View. up 2BR/3BA, PetforFriendly.

No AJ Smoking, Paying $30,000 Vehicles. Call now at $2,000/mo.toOwner: 941-383-6844. $2,000/mo. Owner: 941-383-6844.

813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

Vacation/Seasonal Vacation/Seasonal Cleaning Rentals Rentals 112/2/ BEST HOUSECLEANING Great Price.

112/2/ Experienced. My Promise - You WILL Be Satisfied!

Call Amy (941) 445-5844.

CLEANING CHANGES LIVES. Local charity, Light Under The Bridge, raises funds by offering cleaning services to you. Get your home cleaned and help women in crisis get their lives back on track from Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Addictions, and more. Call for more info 941-567-4007.

A CLEANING EVEN YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW WILL APPROVE! Every time, guaranteed! Lic./Ins. Bonded. Pamela, 941-320-0023. www.CleanTimeServices.com RESERVE YOUR YOUR VACATION VACATION NOW!!

NOW!!

RESERVE RESERVE YOUR VACATION NOW!! TO LUXURY BEACH RENTALS…COTTAGES LUXURY BEACH RENTALS…COTTAGES TO BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service

by Maria.

LUXURY BEACH RENTALS…COTTAGES TO CONDOS…ONE TO BEDROOM…LOOK CONDOS…ONE TO FOUR FOURMeticulous BEDROOM…LOOK Residential/ Commercial.

Cleaning.

CONDOS…ONE TO FOUR BEDROOM…LOOK NO FURTHER THAN FLORIDARENT.COM NO THAN FLORIDARENT.COM Excellent References.

Estimates. TODAY!!

Reliable.

NO FURTHER FURTHER THANFree FLORIDARENT.COM DISCOUNTED RATES 20-40%...CALL DISCOUNTED RATES 20-40%...CALL TODAY!!

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342 DISCOUNTED RATES 20-40%...CALL TODAY!!

PLEASE MENTION MENTION CODE CODE OBS2011 OBS2011 PLEASE MENTION CODE OBS2011 ELER PLEASE CLEANING SERVICE. 941 383 941 383 3117 3117Residential clean941 383 3117 ing, 10 years experience.

Affordable and reliable.

800 331 7293 800 331 7293 800 and 331 references.

7293 Call for free estimates Alessandra, 392 392 FIREHOUSE FIREHOUSE Lane, Lane, LBK LBK --- Newer Newer upscale upscale 941-301-6493.

392 FIREHOUSE Lane, LBK Newer upscale Island home.

Steps to beach & pool.

Furn.

2BR + Island home.

Steps to beach & pool.

Furn.

2BR Island home.

Steps to beach & pool.

Furn.

2BR + + HOUSECLEANING. I have lots of experience, Loft. Annual Annual or or short short term. term. No No pets. pets. No No smoking. smoking.

Loft.

Loft.

Annual or941-544-0214. shortReliable. term. NoCall pets. smoking. attention to detail. me,NoI can help!

Owner Agent.

Owner Agent.

941-544-0214.

Owner Agent. 941-544-0214.

Carol, 941-536-3705. www.LuxuryHomes-Condos.com www.LuxuryHomes-Condos.com www.LuxuryHomes-Condos.com BAYFRONT CONDOPANORAMIC VIEWS: LBK MRS. MAIDS. Detailed & dependable cleaning BAYFRONT CONDO- PANORAMIC VIEWS: LBK 2BR/2BAfor + Den, Pelican Harbour &freedom Beach Club services your residence.

Enjoy from 2BR/2BA + Den, Pelican Harbour & Beach Club Available 2012 Bonded & 2013, Seasonal Yearly. housecleaning.

Insured.or free Available 2012 & 2013,and Seasonal orFor Yearly.

Private Beach, Pool, Tennis, Dock. estimates, call 941-400-3175.

Private Beach, Pool, richwoodkids@hotmail.com Tennis, Dock.

Call: 513-608-4320.

Call: 513-608-4320. richwoodkids@hotmail.com TWO COUSINS FROM JERSEY. Are you a snowbird resident?

Why waste BEACH, preciousLBK. time2BR/2BA. cleaning!

BEACH FRONT SUNSET BEACH FRONT SUNSET BEACH, LBK. 2BR/2BA. Call estimate today. 2-3 Nina, 941-356-2601.

Pool,forspa.

No pets. mo. rental. Available Pool, spa. No pets. 2-3 mo. rental. Available May-Dec., 2012. Jan-March 2013. 248-330-7675.

May-Dec., Computer 2012. Jan-March 2013. 248-330-7675.

Services

This week’s Crossword AWC TECHNOLOGY. All facets answers of computer / network repair completed on site at your convenience. 941-536-1191.

OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

Financial Services GOOD CREDIT? Bad credit? No credit?

No problem! Are you currently employed? Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you need cash? We canHOUSE help! Apply for a loan today! Call CLASSIFIEDS HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS 1-888-823-8766.

LP # 56733 LP # 56733

Health Services

ACUPUNCTURE FOR NATURAL PAIN RELIEF Allergies, Stress 2012 Digestive and Gynecological Disorders 941-773-1899 This www.waysacupuncture.com week’s Cryptogram answers 1. A sign on a music teacher’s door stated: This week’s Crossword answers “Gone Chopin, back in a minuet.” There was another whacky note tacked underneath, “I hope you are Bach soon.”

2. Eat plenty of raw pears, guavas, figs and apples and you will live to a ripe old age!

www.yourobserver.com Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

GULF & BAY VIEWS.

CALL CYNTHIA 407-492-5749 Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-356-5610 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized CASAattention DEL MAR with professional honest advice.

BEACH RESORT 25 Years Experience - References available

RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ Rentals GULF VIEW Vacation/Seasonal 112/2/ Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925

“Take our video tour at� www.casadelmar.net Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

WASHER/ DRYER IN EVERY UNIT BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS LARGE HEATED POOL GULFSIDE RESERVE YOUR VACATION NOW!!

LUXURY BEACH RENTALS‌COTTAGES TO FREE Wireless High Speed Internet CONDOS‌ONE TO FOUR BEDROOM‌LOOK NO FURTHER THAN FLORIDARENT.COM “Where People Return Year After Year â€?

DISCOUNTED RATES 20-40%...CALL TODAY!!

PLEASE MENTION CODE OBS2011 941 383 3117 “INTENTIONALLY BETTER�

800 331 7293 392 FIREHOUSE Lane, LBK - Newer upscale IMMACULATE, FURNISHED, 2BR/2BA, 1 car Island home. Steps to beach & pool. Furn. 2BR + garage, pool home in term.

Venice.

Loft. Annual or short NoClose pets.to Noeverything. smoking.

Book for next Season at discount rates. Lots Ownernow Agent.

941-544-0214. of other properties also available.

941-441-7120 www.LuxuryHomes-Condos.com or 800-568-0806.

BEACH FRONT SUNSET LBK. 2BR/2BA. LBK BEACHFRONT 1BRBEACH, & 3BR condos, heated Pool, No pets.

2-3 mo. pool, spa. furnished.

Starting at rental. $1000 Available weekly.

May-Dec., 2012. Jan-March 2013. 248-330-7675.

Outrigger Resort, 941-383-3844.

BAYFRONT CONDOPANORAMIC VIEWS: LBK FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION 2BR/2BA + Den, Pelican Harbour & Beach Club Available 2012 & 2013, Seasonal or Yearly. www.FLvacationconnection.com Private Beach, Pool, Tennis, Dock.

941-387-9709 Call: 513-608-4320. richwoodkids@hotmail.com 877-705-2460 BAYFRONT, LBK: Longboat Arms, 2BR/2BA, updated, nicely decorated,Condo. clean, fully furnished LBK BEACHPLACE Beachfront, condo, high speed furnished, Internet, heated 2BR/2BA. Elegantly heated pool, pool, tennis tennis court, fantastic water views from 30ft court, covered parking, exercise room.

Available screened/glass enclosed lanai, private beach May-Dec., 2012. Non-smoking/ pets. By owner. access steps away. Available May 2012 through 941-383-1884.

April 2013. Monthly rates starting at $2500.

LBK SEAPLACE - Available January-April.

603-692-6445 or saf3009@gmail.com Lovely 2BR, fully equipped, W/D in unit, lanai, garden view, steps to beach, pool, tennis, full BEACHPLACE clubhouse amenities. Great! Non-smoking/pets.

770-314-6321.

3BR, UPDATED, LBK, C.C. SHORES. DECORATED. Gorgeous, beautifully TASTEFULLY furnished home, 3/2/2, W/D,VIEWS. heated pool, wireless GULF & BAY highspeedCALL internet, plasma407-492-5749 TV, cable, lanai, dock CYNTHIA and more. Walk to beach. No pets/ smoking.

Sleeps 5. $4000/mo. Owner, 941-504-1492.

LBK: SEAPLACE, 2BR/2.5BA Town House.

Exceptional Vacation Since 1994terPartial Gulf views, nicelyRentals furnished, lanai+ Homes & Condominiums races, full kitchen, living, ding area, beach club Studios Six Bedrooms access (sauna, gym,totennis, w/pool), walk out to Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden the beach, breathtaking sunsets.

Rental: Excellent Service$1500. & Staff2 mo. min.

Jan.-May $3900.

June-Dec. Full year $2350/mo. mandalka@gmx.de FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION LBK: SEASONALLY OR ANNUALLY: DROP DEAD GORGEOUS GULF VIEWS from every www.FLvacationconnection.com window of large, updated, handsomely 941-387-9709 decorated, 2BR/2BA condo right on beach.

877-705-2460 Plasma TV. No Brokerage Fee. Available starting 2013 Season. Call 941-349-0432 or 941-284-2002.

IMMACULATE, FURNISHED, 2BR/2BA, 1 car LBK: TIFFANY PlazainBeachfront Condos, 1st floor, garage, pool home Venice. Close to everything.

2BR/2BA, W/D units, atwalk out rates. to beach.

Book now for nextinSeason discount Lots Furnished, heated pool, covered parking.

1 mo. of other properties also available.

941-441-7120 min.

941-383-3338. or 800-568-0806.

LIDOBEACHFRONT BEACH Vacation paradise. & 2 bedroom LBK 1BR & 3BR 1 condos, heated condos overlooking beautiful Lido Beach. pool, furnished.

Starting at $1000 weekly.

Dorset. Rental condo.

Weekly rates.

Outrigger Resort,Lido 941-383-3844.

1-800-734-3370.

LBK BEACHPLACE Condo. Beachfront, 2BR/2BA. Elegantly heated pool, tennis LONGBOAT KEY.furnished, Gulf front, heated pool court, covered1BR/1BA parking, exercise on beach, condo, room. full Available kitchen, May-Dec., 2012. Non-smoking/ By owner. dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop.pets.

617-328-7145, 941-383-1884.

857-939-1049.

BOAT SERVICES SMS Mobile Marine Service *36 )LVKILQGHU ,QVWDOODWLRQ ‡ 2XWERDUGV , 2ªV ‡ ,QERDUGV Call for appointment ‡ 941-232-3523

RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW WEEKLY RENTALS. Luxurious, fully furnished

1 - 4 bedrooms. Condominiums and Cottages.

Beach to Bay. On-site management. Pools, tennis, Visa/ MC for boat Reservations: slips. Visit: 941-383-5549 www.FloridaRent.com Fax:virtual 941-383-7925 information and tours. 800-333-7335, 941-383-3117. “Take our video tour at� www.casadelmar.net Office 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

THEOpen WESTCHESTER Gulf of FRONT Mexico Drive 4621 GULF Longboat Key 34228

2BR/2BA, open, direct views, tennis WASHER/ DRYER EVERY UNITfrom court, 2 heated pools,INsteps away BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS the sand, breathtaking sunsets.

LARGE HEATED POOL 941-228-5671.

GULFSIDE

76512

CAREGIVER/COMPANION

1st Class Caregiver

Weekly/ Monthly/ Seasonal Rates “INTENTIONALLY BETTER�

Beachfront, Bayfront and In Between Houses or Condos LBK SEAPLACE - Available January-April.

Lovely 2BR, fully equipped, W/D in unit, lanai, Reservations 941-383-6127 garden view, steps to beach, pool, tennis, full Visa/ MC clubhouse amenities. Great! Non-smoking/pets.

770-314-6321. 800-352-0367 LBK, C.C. SHORES. Gorgeous, beautifully furnished W/D, heated pool,101 wireless 5360home, Gulf 3/2/2, of Mexico Dr., Suite highspeed internet, plasma TV, cable, lanai, dock Longboat Key, FL 34228 and more. Walk to beach. No pets/ smoking. officeOwner, 9a.m. 941-504-1492.

- 5p.m. M-F Sleeps Rental 5. $4000/mo.

LBK: SEAPLACE, 2BR/2.5BA Town House.

Ask views, about nicely our special rates!

Partial Gulf furnished, lanai+ terraces, full kitchen, living, Realty ding area, beach club Wagner access (sauna, gym, tennis, w/pool), walk out to Since 1939 the beach, breathtaking sunsets. Rental: Jan.-May www.wagnerrentals.com $3900. June-Dec. $1500. 2 mo. min.

Full year $2350/mo. mandalka@gmx.de

MOVERS

941-504-0903

/54$//2 &52.)452% %80%243 s 777 0!4)/2%0!)23 .%4

359-1904

SCOTT WOOLF HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE

We sell boxes!

76513

LP Reserved Space scottmwoolf1@gmail.com

SPINERGY STONE CARE SOLUTIONS

General Contractor Specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

/, 6 ,/ Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;- / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/ ,, <<" ,iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x160; Â?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;-i>Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2030;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x152;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;,iÂ&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;>Â?

Lighthouse Renovations

INSTITUTE

CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED FIRM

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED COMPUTER

www.lightreno.com

MO V I N G LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE FREE ESTIMATES

Dave McCarthy Operator/Owner

Phone (941) 704-4278 Fax (941) 538-3781 dmccarthy114@hotmail.com

PAINTING Theodore Enick PROFESSIONAL PAINTING #OMMERCIAL s 2ESIDENTIAL s #USTOM 0AINTING

(941)

377-7305

CGC1507388 Lawrence Barnett (941)526-7750

WILL BEAT ALL PRICES

MASONRY

PERSONAL SERVICES

European Masonry, LLC Specializing in Brick and Stone Work LP Missing: Cement Finish and General Masonry Work # 78722

Pavers, Stone Decks and Patios Driveways, Walkways and Retainer Walls 76515

Fully Licensed and Insured

Dave McCarthy

) # # s $/4 &, -/6%23 )-

Free at home consultation National Brands, Competitive Pricing Limited Lifetime Warranty Seasonal Discounts of INSPECTION CLEANING and RESTORATION

U.S. DOT No. 1915800

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will move anything from a couch to a householdâ&#x20AC;?

Reserved Space Call Anytime 941-536-1770

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

77986

LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, heated pool Waterfront Property on beach, 1BR/1BA condo, full kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop.

617-328-7145, NEW BAYFRONT VILLA'S On Longboat Key. 857-939-1049.

Deeded beach access. Only 4 available starting in the low $200's. Best kept secret in a 55+ commuLONGBOAT KEY: SUNSET BEACHoffers condo: nity.

Owner says SELL! All reasonable will beachfront, direct Gulf, 3BR/2BA, balconies, be considered.

Financing Available! 3Dia Wilson, gated community, heated pool.

2 month min.

941-284-3667. Leslie Russell, 941-330-7006.

Available January - April 30. $6500/mo. By Barrier Island Realty,1 Inc. owner, 860-633-3545 or 860-633-2502.

PALMA BAY LAND: 3.9 acres of waterfront ON THESOLA Gulf w/pool.

1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely approved 7 homes docks living, or usedining as a furnished, for cable, phone,and full 5 kitchen, single W/D estate.

Will consider exchange area, in $1,499,000. building. Weekly or Monthly.

May for income property or Sarasota waterfront home. through January. $1600/mo.

351-5101.

Marcia Wood, Broker, 941-350-2285.

PLAYERS CLUB - Direct Gulf! Upscale 2BR/3BA. Classified Ads Results Available December 1st. Bring No smoking.

4 month minimum. 847-634-1991.

941-955-4888

PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

CARPET CLEANING

941.387.0607

SPECTACULAR Bay Views Throughout!

LIDO BEACH remodeled Vacation paradise.

1 & 2inbedroom 2BR/2BA condo. W/D unit. condos Lido WiFi. Beach.

Steps overlooking to pool/beachbeautiful access, tennis, Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

Weekly rates. 941-228-5671.

1-800-734-3370.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where People Return Year After Yearâ&#x20AC;?

UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; >LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;>}iĂ&#x160; Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;v>ViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;LÂ?iĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC; Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160;7Â&#x153;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x160;,iÂŤÂ?>Vi`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x153;>Â?Â?Ă&#x160;,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC; UĂ&#x160;*>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Â&#x2C6;Â?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;7Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x17D;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;iÂ?Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}

BillMyCaregiver.com

Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;°v>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiĂ&#x152;VÂ?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;

941-388-3921 - 888-388-3921 WINDWARD 941-650-1857BAY Visit us at: resortproperties.pro AVAILABLE MARCH 2013

FREE Wireless High Speed Internet

31 Years Experience, Prompt, Reliable Service, I Call Back My Customers, Keep My Appointments, AND Your Satisfaction is My Goal.

Caring, Compassionate, Gentle and Kind Caregiver Provides activities of daily living, errands, shopping, transportation & light meal prep.

TILE / GROUT STAIN CONTROL

SEAPLACE: 2BR/2BA, NON-SMOKING. Garden view, 2 parking spaces, queen MBR, twin beds LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS 2nd BR, turnkey A/C. Local phone Weeklyfurnished.

- MonthlyNew - Seasonal service and all utilities included. Available September, 2012 through May, 2013. 2 month Resort or Properties, Inc.rates. May be minimum. 3 months longer, better Licensed Estate Broker seen March 2012 Real or after.

Call Saul Coplan, 941-727-4774 orCondominium 941-350-9843. Management Full Service

HANDYMAN

CNA/Home Health Aid

CARPET / UPHOSTERY ODOR CONTROL

RESORT STYLE LIVING LBK: TIFFANY Plaza Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, Private beach, tennis, heated pools, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, walk out to beach.

2BR/2BA, Whitney Beach, Longboat Key, Furnished, heated pool, covered parking. 1 mo. downstairs, Bayou/ dock frontage. min. 941-383-3338.

941-724-3519

FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 2E POWDERCOATING #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

CERTIFIED & INSURED

Bill Spence 941-993-7994

CASA DEL MAR

941-388-3921 - 888-388-3921 BEACH RESORT 941-650-1857 Visit us at: resortproperties.pro

FURNITURE REPAIR

DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

,ICENSED s )NSURED s "ONDED

Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management

Sarasota, FL Sergio Lourenco

941-400-7338

77234

TASTEFULLY DECORATED. For Qualified Waiting Clients

Resort Properties, Inc. Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

78079

LUXURY 3BR, ANNUAL RENTALS UPDATED,

LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal

Take Control of Y our Life!

Hire â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Very Own Assistantâ&#x20AC;?

Judith A. Merkt (Bonded & Insured)

BSA, Inc. 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH Â&#x2021; &HOO sistant.com veryownas www.your ( PDLO MDPHUNW#FRPFDVW QHW

76425

WANTED

BEACHPLACE

Exceptional Vacation Rentals Since 1994 Homes & Condominiums www.yourobserver.com Studios to Six Bedrooms Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden Excellent Service & Staff Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals LONGBOAT KEY: SUNSET BEACH condo: beachfront, direct Gulf, 3BR/2BA, 3 balconies, THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER gated community, heated pool. 2 month min.

Available January 1 - April 30. $6500/mo.

By Thursday, March 22, 2012 owner, 860-633-3545 or 860-633-2502.

ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, Rentals sleeps 4. Nicely Vacation/Seasonal furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining LBK: SEASONALLY ANNUALLY: DROP area, W/D in building. OR Weekly or Monthly.

May DEAD GORGEOUS GULF 351-5101.

VIEWS from every through January. $1600/mo. window of large, updated, handsomely PLAYERS - Directcondo Gulf! Upscale 2BR/3BA. decorated,CLUB 2BR/2BA right on beach.

Available December 1st. No smoking.

4 month Plasma TV. No Brokerage Fee. Available minimum.

847-634-1991. starting 2013 Season. Call 941-349-0432 or 941-284-2002.RARELY AVAILABLE

77987 38056

14B Classifieds

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

78520

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals BAYFRONT, LBK: Longboat Arms, 2BR/2BA, updated, nicely decorated, clean, fully furnished condo, high speed Internet, heated pool, tennis court, fantastic water views from 30ft screened/glass enclosed lanai, private beach access steps away. Available May 2012 through Real Estate April 2013.

Monthly ratesWanted starting at $2500.

603-692-6445 or saf3009@gmail.com

69127

YourObserver.com

Providing personal and administrative assistance to individuals & small businessesâ&#x20AC;Śa reliable and skilled resource ready and able to attack your â&#x20AC;&#x153;to-doâ&#x20AC;? list.

Let me help you get things done! $FFRXQWLQJ 7DVNV )LOH 5HFRUG 0DQDJHPHQW 'RFXPHQW &RUUHVSRQGHQFH 3UHSDUDWLRQ 'H FOXWWHU 5H RUJDQL]DWLRQ +RXVHKROG 0DQDJHPHQW 6SHFLDO 3URMHFWV RI AOO T\SHV

78567

14B 14B Classifieds

THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER Longboat Observer Thursday, March 22, THURSDAY, MARCH 22,2012 2012

THE LONGBOAT Longboat ObserverOBSERVER THURSDAY, MARCH Thursday, March22, 22,2012 2012 Waterfront Property

Adult Care Services

SINGLE FAMILY VILLA BOATERS DREAM! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, Thursday, December 15,2011 2011 Deep Water, Extra Wide Canal w/Dock. 1,516 SF 2/2 in Active 55+ Community on LBK. $469,000 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER OBO. 941-383-9236.

CAREGIVER: I have a 100% unique gift to share with you. I was a 24/7 caregiver for my mother through all stages of Alzheimer's until her recent death. I have a gift to give. Do you need me? Call Mark 941-524-7712.

Catering Waterfront Property

Auto Service Catering

THE LONGBOAT longboat observerOBSERVER

Thursday, 22, 15, 2012 Thursday, March December 2011

15B Classifieds 15B Home Improvement/ Remodeling Personal Services 31A www.yourobserver.com Classifieds 31A www.yourobserver.com Classifieds 15B www.yourobserver.com 31A YourObserver.com

www.yourobserver.com

YourObserver.com

ISLE TILE

YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

FOR â&#x20AC;&#x153;QUALITY AND EXPERIENCEâ&#x20AC;?

Personal & Business Bookkeeping

Floors, bathrooms, showers,

backsplashes, patio and Remodeling pool decks.

Accounting/ Taxes Home Improvement/ Home Improvement/ Remodeling

WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Cmagik - LBK resident, servicing our island year TILE TILE TILE 20 years design background.

Any Make, Any Model, Condition. ď &#x2C6; ď &#x2C6;Any ď &#x2C6;ď &#x2C6; ď &#x2C6; I come to your home or office. round for over 12 yrs. Bachelors Degree with Licensed - Insured - LBK Resident No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem!

BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE 20 yrs. experience, PC or MAC. Professional help PLUMBING All Variations of Ceramic Tile References upon request.

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles. Call AJHANDYMAN now at with computers, iPad/iPhones and tutoring. & Account Reconciliation Supplied & Installed. www.yourobserver.com ď&#x20AC;´ Bill Paying 941-383-2659 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

References upon request.

YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED - LOCALLY 25and Free Estimates & Custom Designs.

DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Organizing Personal Business Files ď&#x20AC;´ OWNED FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS SCOTT FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS CallWOOLF Cort: 383-3878, 587-5588 cmagik.com Budgets & Financial Reports Auto Transport ď&#x20AC;´ Adult Care Services ARE BACK AT OUR BOAT SERVICES HANDYMAN PLUMBING SMS Service AREMobile BACK ATMarine OUR HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Marble Travertine Installation Floor JOHN GUBERNAT SERVICES Federal and &State Tax Returns ď&#x20AC;´Expert RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police LONGBOAT KEY officer. Drive OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 & Walls *36 )LVKILQGHU ,QVWDOODWLRQ Â&#x2021; 2XWERDUGV LONGBOAT KEY years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow INSURED - LOCALLY OWNED your car to the North and back. 941-713-1596.

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 31 Years Experience, Prompt, Reliable Service, CENTRE SHOPS LOCATION!!

SCOTT , 2ÂŞV Â&#x2021; ,QERDUGV CENTRE SHOPS LOCATION!! up.WOOLF (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com BONDED & INSURED A LENDING HAND, INC. Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available ALL HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SUNCOAST TRANSPORTER 24 SMS MobileHourly Marine Service I Call Back My Customers, Keep MyPower Washing, DRAIN & SEWER HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Call for appointment Â&#x2021; 941-232-3523 Caregivers/Companions, 24/7 Care, 7 Over 25 yrs. experience Painting/ Long Distance Delivery.

C ERTIFIED & INSURED QUICK, EASY, Affordable Training.

Microsoft CLEANING FRIDAY *36 )LVKILQGHU ,QVWDOODWLRQ Â&#x2021; 2XWERDUGV Transportation, Social Outings, Dr. Appts., Appointments, AND Your Satisfaction is My Goal.

Call Ashdown Flooring, Inc. Roof Leaks/ Coatings, FRIDAY CertifiedReliable Trainer. Service, QuickBooks advisor. LBK â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowbirdsâ&#x20AC;? I drive car door to door!

Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Respite Care.

LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED 31your Years Cleaning Services **MARCH 23** Experience, Prompt, , 2ÂŞV Â&#x2021; ,QERDUGV UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; >LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;>}iĂ&#x160; Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;v>ViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; **MARCH 23** Telephone: 941-749-5646 Resident. Call 941-383-9458.

CARPET CLEANING One Inclusive 941-809-3725 Independently Owned and Operated24 Franchise & SEWER Iprice.

Call Back My Customers, Keep My BOAT SERVICES KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT Call for Phone: appointment Â&#x2021; 941-232-3523 DRAIN UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;LÂ?iĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC; 7 yourbookkeeper@tampabay.rr.com Mike MAINE 941-993-0236 Excellent service. 30 yearsRemodeling experience.

CERTIFIED ERTIFIED & INSURED NSURED LIVE LOBSTER ď&#x20AC;´ CLEANING Home Improvement/ s &ULL PLUMBING SERVICES Appointments, AND Your Satisfaction is My Goal. $ ď&#x20AC;´ LIVE MAINE LOBSTER Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160;7Â&#x153;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x160;,iÂŤÂ?>Vi`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x153;>Â?Â?Ă&#x160;,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC; OFF Commercial Residential DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ď&#x20AC;´ BLUE FIN CRAB CAKES s &2%% PLUMBING CHECK with mention FIN CRAB CAKES ď&#x20AC;´ BLUE 941-962-4867 Cell UĂ&#x160;*>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Â&#x2C6;Â?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;7Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x17D;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;iÂ?Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} CAREGIVER: I have a 100% unique gift to share UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; >LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;>}iĂ&#x160; Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;v>ViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; South Florida Tub & Tile ReďŹ nishing Cleaning CARPET CLEANING HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Reliable & ď&#x20AC;´ PRIME RIB this ad s .O TRIP CHARGES Independently Owned and OperatedofFranchise Mobile Marine PRIME RIB Pet Services 941-383-5765 Home with you./, 6 ,/ ISMS was ď&#x20AC;´ a Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , 24/7 caregiver for / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;- / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/ ,, <<" my Service mother BEST CLEANING UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;LÂ?iĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC; Prompt. 25 Years Experience 5 Years in Bradenton s 2ElNISH s 2EPAIR Call Anytime Best Price.

Do Not Miss This! 941-536-1770 PICCATA ď&#x20AC;´ CHICKEN Cha-Ching!s 3INKS CHICKEN PICCATA ď&#x20AC;´ Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;`i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i` s &ULL PLUMBING SERVICES ,iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x160; Â?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;-i>Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2030;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x152;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;,iÂ&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;>Â? through*36 )LVKILQGHU ,QVWDOODWLRQ Â&#x2021; 2XWERDUGV all stages of Alzheimer's until her recent Call Joan Today, 941-445-5844.

Brown Area. Flooring, Masonry, Doors, Carpentry and DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. $ 4Avenue s #OUNTER OPS s #OLOR #HANGES Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160;7Â&#x153;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x160;,iÂŤÂ?>Vi`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x153;>Â?Â?Ă&#x160;,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC; OFF scottmwoolf1@gmail.com Sarasota.MrRooter.com CFC1427462 LBK Resident death. I have a gift to give.

Do you need me? Call near Bees &2%% PLUMBING CHECK Ridge andLIC#41 behind Sleep King Water Damage ... etc. Call ScottLicensed/Insured at 941-536-1770.

Free at home consultation , 2ÂŞV Â&#x2021; ,QERDUGV s #ABINETS s "ATHTUBS s 4 ILE with mention All Work Warranted UĂ&#x160;*>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Â&#x2C6;Â?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;7Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x17D;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;iÂ?Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} BEST HOUSECLEANING Great Price.

ALL ENTREES SERVED Mark 941-524-7712. (new owner).

First day FREE. Groomingofby Mark. scottmwoolf1@gmail.com this ad s .O TRIP CHARGES ALLappointment ENTREES SERVED Call/, 6 ,/ for Â&#x2021; 941-232-3523 Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; , / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;- / Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/ ,, <<" Experienced.

My Promise - You WILL Anytime Be Satisfied!Brands, National Competitive TILEPricing TILE TILE Call 941-536-1770 (941)737-5861 Meet and3AVE greet4IME -ONEY and get a treat. 941-554-4620.

92 7ARRANTY WITH CHEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE CERTIFIED & INSURED WITH CHEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;`i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i` ,iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x160; Â?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;-i>Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2030;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x152;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;,iÂ&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;>Â?

REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT Call Robin (941) 225-9854 KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING Auto Service Limited Lifetime Warranty scottmwoolf1@gmail.com Sarasota.MrRooter.com STARCH & VEGETABLE LIC# CFC1427462 All Variations of Ceramic Tile STARCH & VEGETABLE Professional Services ISLE&TILE Supplied Installed.

Computer Services Commercial Residential UPHOSTERY Seasonal Discounts WE WANT TOCARPET BUY/YOUR VEHICLE!!! TILE / GROUT COMPUTER WINDOW CLEANING 10% off Residential Free Estimates & Custom Designs. South Florida ODOR CONTROL PIES! Any Make, Any Model, Any Condition. STAIN CONTROL Cmagik INSTITUTE & Observer Tilewith ReďŹ nishing - LBKHOMEMADE resident, servicing our island year InCleaning The Classifieds FOR â&#x20AC;&#x153;QUALITY AND EXPERIENCEâ&#x20AC;?

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT Window Tub this ad. 25 years HOMEMADE PIES! Lighthouse Renovations No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem! roundAND for over 12 MORE... yrs. Bachelors Degree with s 3INKS MUCH JUST ASK... s 2ElNISH s 2EPAIR experience, license and insured.

Call 955-4888 to Advertise Expert Marble & Travertine Installation Floor AND MUCH MORE...

JUST ASK...

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles.

Call AJ now at 20 yrs. experience, CERTIFICATION PC or MAC. Professional help Floors, bathrooms, showers, s #OUNTER 4OPS Call: 321-576-2476. www.lightreno.com s #OLOR #HANGES Commercial Residential Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;°v>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiĂ&#x152;VÂ?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C; & Walls CARPET / UPHOSTERY TILE / GROUT 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298. with computers, iPad/iPhones and Freetutoring. at home consultation backsplashes, patio and pool s "ATHTUBS s decks. s #ABINETS 4ILE ODOR CONTROL STAIN CONTROL INSTITUTE AllTub Work& Warranted INSTITUTE South Florida Tile ReďŹ nishing FRIDAYS NOW OPEN 8A.M.-8P.M. References upon request.

LawrenceBrands, Barnett (941)526-7750 CGC1507388 National NOW OPEN 8A.M.-8P.M. FRIDAYS Tile s 3INKS 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Grout Cleaning Pricing & Sealing Service Available Competitive s 2ElNISH s 2EPAIR Auto Transport Call Cort: 383-3878, 587-5588 cmagik.com FULL MENU AVAILABLE (941)737-5861 20 years design background.

3AVE 4IME -ONEY 92 7ARRANTY CERTIFICATION Painting/Wallpapering FULL MENU AVAILABLE CERTIFICATION s #OUNTER 4OPS s #OLOR #HANGES Licensed - InsuredFlooring, - LBK Resident Limited Warranty OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 Lifetime Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;°v>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x152;V>Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiĂ&#x152;VÂ?i>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C; MOVERS BREAKFAST COMPUTER Call Ashdown Inc. Free atfollow home consultation BREAKFAST 4ILECARLO STEVE FLOOR Licensed COVERINGS DATTILO PAINTING. & insured.

RETIRED LONGBOAT KEY police officer. Drive years experience. Unlimited free telephone References upon request.s "ATHTUBS s s #ABINETS All WorkALLEN Warranted LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED LUNCH 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair your car to the North and back. 941-713-1596. up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com LUNCH NationalSeasonal Brands, Discounts Competitive941-383-2659 Pricing (941)737-5861

3AVE 4IME -ONEY 92 7ARRANTY DINNER PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE and retexturing.

Wallpaper installation & removal, QUICK, EASY, Affordable Training. Microsoft DINNER Limited Lifetime Warranty Lighthouse Renovations pressure washing.

Residential & commercial, INSTALLATION COMPUTER SUNCOAST TRANSPORTER Certified Trainer. QuickBooks advisor. LBK condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

Painting/Wallpapering www.lightreno.com Resident. Call 941-383-9458.

Long Distance Delivery.

Seasonal Discounts 383-3787 JOHN GUBERNAT SERVICES 941-744-1020. years experience.

2035+ YRS. EXPERIENCE 941-383-2900 383-3787 Licensed/Insured #CGC057190 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowbirdsâ&#x20AC;? I drive your car door to door!

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Lawrence Barnett (941)526-7750 CGC1507388 Home Improvement/ Remodeling CALLOne FOR RESERVATIONS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lighthouse Renovations DID WE get your attention?

You bet we did!

Inclusive price.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE BEER & WINE AVAILABLE ALL REPAIRS MAINTENANCE BEER & WINE AVAILABLE retexturing.

Wallpaper AND installation & removal, 726-1802 HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Reliable & andHOME Mike 941-993-0236 www.lightreno.com Make your ad stand out with COLOR. Painting/ Residential Power Washing, pressure washing. & commercial, LIC/ INS Prompt. 25 Years Experience 5 Years in Bradenton Cleaning MOVERS Only in The Observer Classifieds.

Roof Leaks/ Coatings, condos. (941)526-7750 Honest & reliable.

Free estimates.

Adult Care Services Area. Flooring, Masonry, Doors, Carpentry and Barnett Lawrence CGC1507388 Cleaning Call 941-955-4888 to advertise. yearsServices experience.

Water Damage ... etc. Call Scott at 941-536-1770. 941-744-1020. 35+ CONSTRUCTION BEST CLEANING Best Price. Do Not Miss This! scottmwoolf1@gmail.com We sell boxes!

A LENDING HAND, INC. RICKExcellent STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. service.

30 years experience.

Call Joan Today, 941-445-5844.

MOVERS Caregivers/Companions, Hourly 24/7 Care, Pressure Washing. Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Pressure Washing. Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Reserved Space Transportation, Social Outings, Dr. Appts., Reasonable.

Reliable.

941-962-4867 Cell Professional. Repairs. Reasonable. Reliable. Professional.

U.S. DOT No. 1915800Repairs.

Fully Licensed and Insured 941-383-2900 Licensed/Insured #CGC057190 LP Reserved Space TILE Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Respite Care.

References available. 30+/years experience.

941-383-5765 Home BEST HOUSECLEANING Great Price. 30+/years experience.

References available. in The Phone: 941-809-3725 Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, Free Experienced. My Promise - You WILL Be Satisfied! Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, When you are ready for Unforgettable!

Resident Call Robin (941) 225-9854 TILE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will move anything from rlsteakley@comcast.net aLBK couch to a householdâ&#x20AC;? Licensed/Insured rlsteakley@comcast.net Successful people want exceptional results. Many of them have 941-383-2900 Licensed/Insured #CGC057190 commissioned my company to build or remodel their homes or LOCAL LONG DISTANCE condominiums in the Sarasota Area.

SINGLE FAMILY VILLA BOATERS DREAM! ď &#x2C6; ď &#x2C6;Canal ď &#x2C6; ď &#x2C6;w/Dock. 1,516 SF Deep Water, Extraď &#x2C6;Wide THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE 2/2 in Active 55+ Community on LBK. $469,000 BOAT SERVICES OBO. 941-383-9236.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Classifieds 31A

68620

778-3924 CHRISTIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UĂ&#x160; 7Ă&#x160; " -/,1 / " s &ULL PLUMBING SERVICES $ Ă&#x160; OFF OR 778-4461 20 RONALD FRANK s &2%% PLUMBING CHECK UĂ&#x160; , 9Ă&#x160;- ,6 Ă&#x160; Since 1975 with mention PLUMBING of this ad s .O TRIP CHARGES UĂ&#x160;, * ,-Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;, "

Independently Owned and Operated Franchise RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

UĂ&#x160;7 / ,Ă&#x160; / ,Family Owned Operated BUYER OF & ALL STAMPUĂ&#x160;, * ,-Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;, "

COLLECTIONS RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL 941-755-6300 Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;`i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i` 2 Florida State Cert. Master Plumbers UĂ&#x160; 7Ă&#x160; " -/,1 / " UĂ&#x160;- 7 ,Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; #CFC1426596 Since 1975 Family Owned & Operated

Sarasota.MrRooter.com American Philatelic Society Dealer Since 1969 LIC# CFC1427462

UĂ&#x160; , 9Ă&#x160;- ,6 Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160;7 / ,Ă&#x160; / ,-/ / " Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ,/ 9Ă&#x160; FREE Appraisals Throughout Sarasota Family Owned & Operated DEPENDABLE & ON TIME INSURED - LOCALLY OWNED 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE 2 Florida State Cert.

Master Plumbers

"7UĂ&#x160;- 7 ,Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; Until April 30, 2012 FREE ESTIMATES #CFC1426596

DRAIN

PROS

WOODWORKING INSURANCE

WOODWORKING INSURANCE

777 0!4)/2%0!)23 .%4

69074 69074 38056 38056

941-504-0903 Call today to advertise /54$//2 &52.)452% %80%243 s 777955-4888 0!4)/2%0!)23 .%4

400-4864

77236 69075 69075 69780

/54$//2 &52.)452% %80%243 s 777 0!4)/2%0!)23 .%4

Will travel Florida to Maine -!2).! $2 (/,-%3 "%!#( s /0%. 3!4 -/ / " Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ,/ 9Ă&#x160; DEPENDABLE ON TIME in between and&all points

"7ESTIMATES phone 941.554.4657 & SEWER 24 DRAINFREE 7 -!2).! $2 (/,-%3 "%!#( s /0%. 3!4 email LFrankRonald@aol.com CLEANING

/54$//2 &52.)452% %80%243

69780 69780 69780

69566 69566

778-4461 PROFESSIONALOR SERVICES PLUMBING UĂ&#x160;, * ,-Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;, "

941-755-1300

WINDOWS www.groutdoctor.com Free Estimates Ask About

$25 Off ing GROW www.groutdoctor.com Estimates eBUSINESS C lea ressurFree Sun YOUR

77412 69337 69337

We Cure Sick $25Grout!

Off

and PEnvironmentally Friendly ning

69337 69337

EnduroShield Lic./Ins. 941-755-1300 d oCoatings n w Washwith this i W ad e ris

Res./Com.

in theh,EAVE 9OUR $IRTY 7INDOWS 4O 5Sv Service Directory GROW YOUR BUSINESS s

955-4888 REMODELING? in the Service Directory WWW.RUSTYCHINNIS.COM WINDOWS % OFF + Additional955-4888 10 ise Window Wa s 00 Call today to advertise

h50 4/ 34!.$!2$ 7).$/73 s v (/,)$!9 30%#)!,3

Call today to advertise

Res./Com.

For Senior Citizens

Lic./Ins.

941-383-2900 Prices Include: h#CGC057190 r essure Cleaninging Sunand PrWINDOWS Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>VÂ&#x17D;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-VĂ&#x20AC;iiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; WINDOWS Environmentally Friendly Res./Com. Lic./Ins. W indow WaWindows h,EAVE 9OUR $IRTY 7INDOWS 4O 5Sv e s i s h r i n Lee Jones, Estimatorinudro Res./Com. nLic./Ins. CleW ress ew an aDoors Su s sePW isnhgin g rnid n 3281 81stu Court East ssure C a g lean Friendly re S PEnvironmentally Licensed/Insured Free Estimates

77238

CHRISTIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LP PLUMBING Reserved 778-3924 Space -!2).! $2 (/,-%3 "%!#( s /0%. 3!4

941-755-1300

Coatings with this ad s #OUNTER 4OPS s #OLOR #HANGES AskEstimates About www.groutdoctor.com Free s #ABINETS s "ATHTUBS s 4ILE All Work Warranted EnduroShield Floors â&#x2122;Ś Kitchens â&#x2122;Ś Showers (941) 737-5861 Coatings 3AVE 4IME -ONEY 92 7ARRANTY with this ad

69405

-/ / " Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ,/ 9Ă&#x160; Team Up Today With Classifieds U.S. & DOT No.TIME 1915800 Fully Licensed and Insured PLUMBING DEPENDABLE ON -/ / " Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ,/ 9Ă&#x160;

"7DEPENDABLE & ON TIME FREE ESTIMATES 941-955-4888

"7Reserved Space FREE ESTIMATES -!2).! $2 (/,-%3 "%!#( s /0%. 3!4

â&#x2122;Ś

iRemodeling d h50 4/ 34!.$!2$ 7).$/73 s v ng Bradenton, FL an34211 h,EAVE 9OUR $IRTY 7INDOWS 4O 5Sv Environmentally Friendly Lee@Homecaresrq.com Fax: 941.746. 9846(/,)$!9 30%#)!,3 h,EAVE 9OUR $IRTY 7INDOWS 4O 5Sv s w Additional o+ % OFF 00 s h50 4/ 34!.$!2$ 7).$/73 s v ind

10

% OFF + Additional 00 % OFF + Additional 00 10 10 24/7

Place Your Ad Online 941.306.6712

w Senior Citizens wh50 4/ 34!.$!2$ 7).$/73 s v For ww.clearview(/,)$!9 30%#)!,3 Free Estimates

Prices Include: 302).' 30%#)!,3

Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>VÂ&#x17D;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-VĂ&#x20AC;iiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Windows For Senior Citizens and Doors

For Senior Citizens Free Estimates Prices Include: Free Estimates Prices Include: CRC1327921 Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>VÂ&#x17D;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-VĂ&#x20AC;iiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;

www.YourObserver.com/classifieds Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>VÂ&#x17D;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-VĂ&#x20AC;iiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>VÂ&#x17D;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-VĂ&#x20AC;iiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;

69405

We sell boxes!

UĂ&#x160;7 / ,Ă&#x160; / ,UĂ&#x160;- 7 ,Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160;- 7 ,Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; , Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;

â&#x2122;Ś

Residential WeAbout Cure Sick Grout!

Regrout â&#x2122;Ś Recaulk â&#x2122;Ś Repair Ask ReďŹ nishing South Florida Tub & Tile $25 Off Floors â&#x2122;Ś Kitchens â&#x2122;Ś Showers EnduroShield â&#x2122;Ś Seal â&#x2122;Ś Recolor Clean s 3INKS s 2ElNISH s 2EPAIR Commercial

68542

Fully Licensed and Insured

Pretty Tile, Ugly Grout?

Regrout â&#x2122;Ś Recaulk â&#x2122;Ś Repair Pretty Tile,TILE Ugly Grout?

Clean â&#x2122;Ś Seal â&#x2122;Ś Recolor Regrout â&#x2122;Ś Recaulk â&#x2122;Ś Repair We Cure Sick Grout!

Pretty Tile, Ugly Grout?

REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT â&#x2122;Ś Seal â&#x2122;Ś Recolor CleanKitchens Floors Showers

78524 69405 69405

PLUMBING 778-4461 PLUMBING OR UĂ&#x160;, * ,-Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;, "

We sell boxes!

UĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;, * ,-Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;, "

7Ă&#x160; " -/,1 / " Ă&#x160; 359-1904 UĂ&#x160; 7Ă&#x160; " -/,1 / " Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160; ,

9Ă&#x160;- ,6 Ă&#x160; Since UĂ&#x160; , 9Ă&#x160;- ,6 Ă&#x160; Since 1975 1975 UĂ&#x160;7 / ,Ă&#x160; / ,-

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Family Owned Operated U.S. & DOT No. 1915800

WWW.RUSTYCHINNIS.COM www.yourobserver.com

rid a.com

778-3924 CHRISTIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 778-3924 CHRISTIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OR 778-4461 359-1904

Owned & Operated 2 Family Florida State Cert. Master Plumbers 2 Florida State Cert. Master Plumbers #CFC1426596 #CFC1426596

REMODELING? WWW.RUSTYCHINNIS.COM REMODELING? Visit us online at

sďŹ&#x201A; o

69326 69326 69326

69074 38056

69840

PATIO REPAIRS FURNITURE REPAIR Furniture Repairs FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 2E POWDERCOATING #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS PATIO REPAIRS WorkS GROW YOUR BUSINESS 941-504-0903 Furniture Sales Repairs Furniture Sales &&

s Repairs #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 2E POWDERCOATING #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS for you! in the Service Directory 941-504-0903

PLUMBING

69566

69127

When you are ready for Unforgettable!

Want to US know more?

HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE LET PUMP YOUR SEPTIC TANK Successful people want exceptional results.

Many of them have Visit my www.oldworldmasterbuilders.com.

ANDorSAVE MONEY! commissioned company to build remodel their homes or Septic Tanks be pumped once every When are ready, me aArea. call soshould thatReliable we can talkService, about how 31 you Years Experience, Prompt, condominiums in the give Sarasota two or three years to avoid total system and to make your project â&#x20AC;Ś Unforgettable.

There is no fee for initial I Call Back My Customers, My drain ďŹ eld failure.

A Keep replacement cost of Want to know more? consultation. thousands of dollars.

Visit www.oldworldmasterbuilders.com.

Appointments, AND Your is My Goal.

Tim Macksey, Owner NoSatisfaction extra cost for digging!

When you are ready, give me a call so that we can #CRC 058301 Old World Master Builders, Inc.talk about how 77143 UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;ÂŤiÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; >LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;>}iĂ&#x160; Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;v>ViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; to make your project â&#x20AC;Ś Unforgettable. There is no fee for initial consultation. UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;LÂ?iĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;

78521 69190 69190 69190

PROS

69678

20

The Service DirecTory

DRAIN

69678 69678

69074 38056

Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

/54$//2 &52.)452% s &ULL PLUMBING SERVICES %80%243 s 777 0!4)/2%0!)23 .%4 CONSTRUCTION s &2%% PLUMBING CHECK $ OFF with mention s .O TRIP CHARGES When you are ready for Unforgettable! of this ad HANDYMAN s 3EPTIC TANK PUMPING Successful people want Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;`i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i` exceptional results. Many ofLIC#them have Sarasota.MrRooter.com CFC1427462 commissioned my company to build or remodel their homes or 77142 condominiums in the Sarasota Area. WOOLF SCOTT

Tim Macksey, Owner Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160;7Â&#x153;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x160;,iÂŤÂ?>Vi`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x153;>Â?Â?Ă&#x160;,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC; FURNITURE REPAIR #CRCUĂ&#x160;*>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;/Â&#x2C6;Â?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;7Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x17D;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;iÂ?Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} 058301 Old World Master Builders, Inc.

Fax (941) 538-3781 FREE ESTIMATES PLUMBING Dave McCarthy LOCAL LONG DISTANCE dmccarthy114@hotmail.com Operator/Owner HTRS $499!!

LICENSED - CFC1428540 FREE ESTIMATES PhoneELECTRIC (941) WTR 704-4278 ) # # s $/4 &, -/6%23 )- Fax (941) 538-3781 ) # # s $/4 Phone (941) 704-4278 Dave McCarthy dmccarthy114@hotmail.com &, -/6%23 )- Operator/Owner Fax (941) 538-3781 Dave McCarthy dmccarthy114@hotmail.com Operator/Owner ALL PLUMBING DRAIN REPAIR 400-4864 CLEANING

78522 69075

76617

PATIO REPAIRS

$

) # # s $/4 (941) 704-4278 LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will move anything from Phone a couch to a householdâ&#x20AC;? &, -/6%23 )-

68555

The Observer Service Directory Call to advertise.

Please Call955-4888 Captain Nick at 941-896-4696 The Observer Service Furniture Repairs FurnitureSales Sales Directory &&Repairs PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 2E POWDERCOATING #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS Call 955-4888 to advertise.

941-504-0903

FREE from ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will move anything a couch to a householdâ&#x20AC;?

THE

Animal Lover will drive your vehicle or my vehicle with/without your pet. Usually 1 day delivery.

FURNITURE Also as a USCG Capt., I perform Burial atREPAIR Sea Services (scatter ashes) on my boat for Pets and People.

Dave McCarthy

69075

69562 69562

#CRC 058301

scottmwoolf1@gmail.com

69127 69127

69562 69562

Tim Macksey, Owner Reach a Targeted Audience Pets and Vehicle Transport Old World Master Builders, Inc.

68673

When you are ready, give me a call so that we can talk about how to make your project â&#x20AC;Ś Unforgettable. There is no fee for initial PET SERVICES consultation.

941-536-1770

M OVING M MO V I N G Dave McCarthy

Want to know more?

Visit www.oldworldmasterbuilders.com.

Reach a Targeted Audience

Call Anytime

359-1904

O VMcCarthy ING Dave SOLD Observer Classifieds

941-757-2595 $

70518 70518 68440 70518

WWW.RUSTYCHINNIS.COM

BULLSEYE! BULLSEYE!

941-755-6300

CLEAN UP

REMODELING?

CERTIFIED FIRM FIRM CERTIFIED

O

Say You Saw it in

941-755-6300

20

70970

of of INSPECTION INSPECTION CLEANING CLEANING and and RESTORATION RESTORATION

69190

941.387.0607 Classified Ads Bring Results 941-955-4888

941-755-6300

70970 70970

CERTIFIED FIRM

20

69127

General Contractor Specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling General Contractor Specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

of INSPECTION CLEANING and RESTORATION

THE

WOODWORKING INSURANCE

SECUR-ALL INSURANCE AGENCY Holiday Holiday SECUR-ALL INSURANCE AGENCY Food WE Food Drive Drive WE HAVE HAVE ARRIVED ARRIVED AT AT OUR OUR NEW NEW LOCATION LOCATION x£äĂ&#x160; 9Ă&#x160; - -Ă&#x160;," ]Ă&#x160;-1 / Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; " " /Ă&#x160; 9]Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;­ - Ă&#x160;-1 /,1-/Ă&#x160; ÂŽnonWe are accepting

We are accepting nonx£äĂ&#x160; 9Ă&#x160; - -Ă&#x160;," ]Ă&#x160;-1 / Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; " " /Ă&#x160; 9]Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;­ - Ă&#x160;-1 /,1-/Ă&#x160; ÂŽ perishable food & goods for 510 Bay Isles ROaD, suIte 1 â&#x20AC;˘ lOngBOat Key, Fl (InsIDe suntRust BanK) perishable food & goods for 941-383-3388 -/"*Ă&#x160; 9Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; /Ă&#x160;9"1,Ă&#x160; " Ă&#x160; /-]Ă&#x160;- , Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ", Ă&#x160; - , -/"*Ă&#x160; 9Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; /Ă&#x160;9"1,Ă&#x160; " Ă&#x160; /-]Ă&#x160;- , Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; ", Ă&#x160; - , 941-383-3388 All Faiths Food Bank of Sarasota stOp By anD Meet yOuR lOcal agents, sanDRa & geORge ceshKeR 941-383-3388 All FaithsYOU Food Bank of Sarasota CHUBB, AIG, UNIVERSAL, UNITED, TRAVELERS, SAFECO, PROGRESSIVE, CITIZENS, FLOOD. WE HAVE COVERED! CHUBB, AIG, UNIVERSAL, UNITED, TRAVELLERS, SAFECO, PROGRESSIVE, CITIZENS, FLOOD. WE HAVE YOU COVERED! CHUBB, AIG, UNIVERSAL, UNITED, TRAVELLERS, SAFECO, PROGRESSIVE, CITIZENS, FLOOD. WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

through the end of the year. through the end of the year.

76516 69567 69567

69072 69072

69072

941.387.0607

69840 69840

69561

SPINERGY STONE CARE SOLUTIONS

400-4864

General Contractor Specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

69566

SPINERGY STONE CARE SOLUTIONS

69840

69561 69561

69561

THE THE

DRAIN PROS DRAIN400-4864PROS

16B

Longboat Observer

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Proudly Presenting The Best Of

LONGBOAT KEY

& SURROUNDS 1

2

3

4

2

1

3

6429 Gulfside Road Cheryl Loeffler

$4,495,000 941.302.9674

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3943938

1465 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 306 $989,000 Teri Sax 941.228.5578 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3945160

6201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Carol Budnik

$4,444,000 941.893.7792

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3954670

601 Longboat Club Rd., 404 $925,000 Sheldon Paley 941.356.1857 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3956311

777 Old Compass Road Teri Sax

524 Hornblower Lane Sheldon Paley

1045 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 501 $799,500 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957145

$875,000 941.356.1857

941.356.8428 $2,813,000

415 L’Ambiance Drive, A 201 Cheryl Loeffler sothebysrealty.com/id/A3942732

941.302.9674 $2,395,000

455 Longboat Club Road, PH3 Mark Huber sothebysrealty.com/id/A3952723

941.356.2435 $1,595,000

3575 Mistletoe Lane Lisa Morris sothebysrealty.com/id/A3954973

941.544.3332 $995,000

4

3030 Grand Bay Boulevard $3,700,000 Marty Benson 941.232.9264 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3953403

600 Putter Lane Peter Laughlin sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957200

$1,475,000 941.228.5578

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3911502

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3950484

530 Harbor Gate Way Mark Huber

$1,350,000 941.356.2435

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3952433

2525 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 13E $799,000 Tom Perkins 941.773.7634 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957383

Other Fine Properties

sARAsOTA 360 North Washington Dr. $2,895,000 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957093

siEsTA KEY 5582 siesta Estates Court $1,285,000 Kathleen Ucci 941.302.2344 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3932349

sARAsOTA 1772 North Drive Gigi Silverberg

$675,000 941.993.3695

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957433

ANNA MARiA $2,450,000 941.928.5493

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3956550

785 North shore Drive Terry Hayes

sARAsOTA 464 Golden Gate Pt., 404 $2,250,000 Arnie Dufort 941.224.8602 sothebysrealty.com/id/A3956425

PALMETTO $1,190,000 941.315.3221

909 3rd East street Arnie Dufort

$599,900 941.587.1776

6793 Areca Boulevard Greg Hudson

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957009

$1,050,000 941.224.8602

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957220

OsPREY 1779 south Creek Drive Tamara & Todd Currey

$2,399,999 941.302.3100

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3957222

sARAsOTA 615 North Owl Drive Joan Koplin

$1,200,000 941.302.9674

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3931424

4825 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 204 $535,000 Victoria Horstmann 941.518.1278 sothebysrealty.com/id/M5820841

Scan to view all of our exclusive properties

NOKOMis 1749 Bayshore Road Ziad Sleit

681 Hibiscus Way Cheryl Loeffler

NOKOMis 1117 Kings Way Bradway Price Team

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3950054

$599,000 941.302.1485

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3941986

$1,950,000 941.350.0100

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3951593

PuNTA GORDA $895,000 941.809.8431

sothebysrealty.com/id/N5775980

sARAsOTA

CAsEY KEY 800 Casey Key Road Charlotte Hedge

253 Davinci Drive Terry Herschberger

$799,000 941.468.8439

sothebysrealty.com/id/N5775839

NOKOMis 1331 Oak street Sandra Appignani

$1,600,000 941.320.1002

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3952202

siEsTA KEY 5337 siesta Court Greg Hudson

$689,000 941.302.1485

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3955349

sARAsOTA

sARAsOTA

ENGLEWOOD

1212 Ben franklin Drive, 908 $575,000 Karin Stephan 941.504.4435

1212 Benjamin franklin Dr., 406 $565,000 Karin Stephan 941.504.4435

15 Cayman isles Boulevard $549,900 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3951735

sothebysrealty.com/id/A3955990

sothebysrealty.com/id/N5775476

Our Office Locations sARAsOTA | 941.364.4000 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Sarasota, Florida 34236

LONGBOAT KEY | 941.383.2500 546 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, Florida 34228

vENiCE | 941.412.3323 230 South Tamiami Trail Venice, Florida 34285

LAKEWOOD RANCH | 941.907.9541 8126 Lakewood Main Street, Suite C.201 Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

ALONG THE GuLf COAsT Clearwater, Sanibel, Captiva, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island

©MMXII Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, licensed real estate broker. Each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Equal housing opportunity.

73502

signaturesir.com

A RT S | E N T E RTA I N M E N T | S O C I E T Y | F O O D | FA S H I O N | D é C O R

Diversions YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

pop culture by Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor

Black Tie THE SOCIAL OBSERVER

COVER: Asolo

Repertory Theatre’s ‘Ragtime Revival’ / PAGE 15

Heidi Kurpiela

“I got involved (in iconcept) the second I heard about it,” says Stephanie Peters, pictured here with daughter, Raven, outside their Laurel Park home. “It sounded like ‘Project Runway’ with an Alexander McQueen vibe.”

Bubble Couture

GARDEN: A colorful garden provides the perfect backdrop / 12-13

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

What’s the best way to protect precious cargo?

Roll it in bubble wrap, of course.

Stephanie Peters hadn’t even thought about this metaphor

when she chose to design a tutu/collar combo out of bubble wrap for her 14-yearold daughter, Raven, to model at this year’s iconcept fashion show at Art Center Sarasota.

She just thought bubble wrap might be a cool material with which to work. It’s clear.

It flares out like tulle. And, as everyone knows, it’s fun to pop.

COVER STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

EDIBLES: An apricot

mold offers a trip down memory lane / 14

2 ■ Diversions

COVER STORY

It’s also expensive.

Luckily, a friend who works at Tervis Tumbler gathered up piles of the stuff from empty boxes in the company’s Osprey showroom. When the wrap arrived in an oversized package on Peters’ doorstep, she tore into it like a kid on Christmas.

“It pretty much filled my whole living room,” Peters says. “Let’s just say Tervis is my sponsor.”

The garment is surprisingly ethereal and incandescent. From a distance you wouldn’t even realize it’s made from bubble wrap.

“It has that ruffle-y feel,” Peters says. “I like the texture of it, the bumpiness.”

A hairstylist at Salon Salon on Pineapple Avenue, Peters has participated in iconcept since the runway show began three years ago. In addition to designing costume pieces for the show, she’s also styled the models’ hair.

Her last three creations were designed for her friend and fellow hairstylist, Briana Martin, a red-haired wisp of a woman with whom Peters co-founded a line of feathered hair accessories called Sparrow.

Last year, Martin walked the catwalk in a papier-mâché dress tagged by professional graf-

What’s new?

When Lisa Berger announced last fall that she was leaving her post as development director at Art Center Sarasota, local artists wondered if iconcept, which Berger founded in 2009, would end in her absence.

Even Berger, who has a piece

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

(continued from page 1)

Heidi Kurpiela

Stephanie Peters fluffs her daughter’s tutu. “All my school projects have been big and overblown,” says Raven Peters. “My mom likes a good creative challenge.” fiti artists. The year before that, she modeled a skirt made from cheesecloth.

For the Art Center’s first show, she strutted in a slinky dress cut from blue satin and adorned with lace and dove feathers.

“This year I decided to showcase Raven,” says Peters, a 35-year-old single mother and Laurel Park resident.

She chose a tutu because her daughter, an eighth-grader at

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, loves ballet.

However, turning a sheet of bubble wrap into a tutu was no small feat.

At first, Peters ran the skirt through her sewing machine, but it jammed pretty quickly, so she hand-stitched the bubble wrap to an elastic waistband.

To offset the transparent, wraparound collar, she designed a strapless top, which she’ll even-

in this year’s show, was worried that someone might not take over her reins, until photographer and freelance art director Cat Pennenga stepped up to the plate — err runway.

Under Pennenga’s leadership, the Art Center has added a postshow dessert and coffee hour in the renovated sculpture garden,

collaborated with new food and entertainment companies (Ringling Picnic food trucks, Urban Spiral Dance Company and DJ Q of Static Grooves) and extended the length of the catwalk.

“It’s been fun getting a bird’s-eye view of the event,” says Pennenga, who worked backstage at the 2010 and 2011 shows. “We’ve added

tually collage with photographs of popular Sarasota hangouts or, as Peters calls them, “pointes of interest.”

“I never thought about the idea that I’m protecting her with bubble wrap,” Peters says of the symbolism behind her choice of medium. “I suppose it’s very subliminal. Freud could have some fun analyzing it.”

While other mothers of teenage girls frantically search for common ground amid hormonal outbursts and miscommunications, Peters and her brunette mini-me appear to be in simpatico.

Maybe it’s because they’re talking about something about which they’re equally excited.

Or, maybe it’s because they’re sitting side-by-side in a Key Weststyle bungalow, listening to a New Age radio station, drinking coffee and nibbling on thick loaves of banana bread like two barefoot bohemian bookends.

Or maybe it’s because they finish each other’s sentences; or, at least on this particular morning they do.

“I’ve designed all her Halloween costumes since she was a baby,” Peters says. “There was the spider witch with the glownew artists, a new dance group and we’ve got a surprise planned for the end of the fashion show.”

The red carpet kick-off starts at 7 p.m. March 30, at Art Center Sarasota. General admission is $40. VIP tickets are $75. All proceeds benefit the Art Center. For more information, call 365-2032 or visit artsarasota.org.

the artists This year’s lineup includes Carl Abbott, Jenny Acheson, Iris Baranski-Daniels, Monica Bello, Lisa Berger, Sara Carney, Eric Cross, Patricia Gormley, Marcia Ente, Whitley Floyd, Sarah Ford, Larry Forgard, Ofra Friedman, Barbara Gerdeman, Zach Gilliland, Fayanne Hayes, Amanda Landesberg, Willow Livengood, Joseph Mastropaolo, Elizabeth Meyer, Christina Michiels, Andrea Mihalyffy, Ray Peper, Stephanie Peters Vicky Randall, Dale Rieke, Jane Smith, Pamela Sumner and Sharon White.

Sarasota actress and twotime iconcept model Jaszy McAllister will emcee the event.

in-the-dark web, the fairy with the wood sprite bodice, the Ice Queen from Narnia, the monarch butterfly, the mermaid with the pretty hair extensions … ” “That you made me cover up with a shawl,” her daughter interjects.

“It was a little too sexy,” Peters says, pulling up a photo of the costume on her phone. “I didn’t realize how much of her midriff would be showing when I made it.”

In 14 years, she says she’s only purchased her daughter one costume from a store. It was a vampire suit, and she bought it at her daughter’s insistence.

“It made me so sad,” Peters says. “It was made out of polyester and 20 other girls wore it. I was like, ‘Raven! Why would you want to look like everyone else when you can be an original?’”

“My new home at Sarasota Bay Club has a breathtaking view, with Van Wezel, St. Armands, and downtown Sarasota just minutes away.

I have comfort, security, and the personalized services I need are right outside my door.”

Sarasota Bay Club Is A Masterpiece.

Tours By Appointment ~ Call Kathryn Cooper or Dana Moe (941) 552-3284

S

1301 N. Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, Florida 34236 www.SarasotaBayClub.com

75872

My New Life At

76747

>>

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

3

COLUMN

art scene HEARD

+ Autographed slippers inspire Diversions cover girl

by Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor

+ Greenfield Prize draws art stars to Sarasota Can life get any better for Vijay Iyer?

The New York-based composer/pianist has a degree in physics and mathematics from Yale University, a Ph.D. in technology and the arts from the University of California, Berkeley, a 2010 Grammy nomination and a $30,000 prize from the Hermitage Artist Retreat, which he’ll retrieve at a dinner next month in Sarasota.

On top of fawning over Iyer, who will use the award to produce new material set to premiere during La Musica’s 2014 festival, the Hermitage’s annual Greenfield Prize Weekend will feature a talk by last year’s gifted winner, artist Sanford Biggers, as well as a panel discussion with Joe Melillo from the Brooklyn Academy of Music; designer Anne Patterson; and Robert Spano, conductor of the

This tidbit was too adorable to pass up.

During my interview this week with iconcept designer Stephanie Peters, I noticed a pair of autographed ballet slippers hanging in Peters’ daughter’s bedroom.

When I asked 14-year-old Raven Peters who had signed the pointe shoes, she replied, “a ballerina in Sarasota.”

As she said this, her mother whispered, “Her favorite ballerina in Sarasota — Kate Honea.”

Honea is a principal dancer with the Sarasota Ballet, and whether she knows it, a role model for young girls in bubble wrap tutus. (See this week’s Kate Honea’s Diversions cover story on signed slippers. pages 1 and 2.)

+ SFF partners with NYU; Langella to work the red carpet

Vijay Iyer

Courtesy photo

Atlanta Symphony and artistic director of the Aspen Music Festival and School. Both events are free.

The festivities begin Friday, March 30, in the Ringling College Auditorium and culminate Sunday, April 1, with the Greenfield Prize Dinner at Michael’s On East. Tickets to the dinner are $150. For a complete list of events, call 475-2098 or visit hermitageartistretreat.org.

There’s been much ado this month about teen screen queens Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens and the film they shot in Sarasota. (“Spring Breakers” has moved production to St. Pete. Phew.)

However, little has been said about this exciting film industry news: The Sarasota Film Festival has partnered with the NYU Tisch School of Arts, the alma mater of … oh, just about every fabulous actor, actress, director and producer working in Hollywood.

Dubbed NYU@SFF, the partnership will serve as

+ Sarasota Opera announces its 2012-2013 season A beloved Verdi, a rare Verdi, a Steinbeck classic, a comic strip fantasy …

Sarasota Opera announced its repertoire for next season, and it’s a mixed bag, for sure.

The season begins in October with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” about a hunchbacked jester and his lovesick daughter, and continues into November with the world premiere of the Sarasota Youth Opera’s “Little

Courtesy photo

Frank Langella a platform for NYU Tisch filmmakers to showcase their work, help curate a festival and interact with the community.

The inaugural program has 12 films scheduled to screen in Sarasota, including the festival’s opening- and closing-night films (“Robot & Frank”) and “Under African Skies”) and its center-

Nemo in Slumberland,” a high-tech flight of fancy that will use special digital scenery projections to bring a little boy’s nighttime dreams to life.

The 2013 winter opera festival kicks off with Puccini’s final opera, “Turandot,” followed by Georges Bizet’s “The Pearl Fishers” and the

The Swim City store on Longboat Key will be celebrating their five year anniversary on March 23, 2012 • Customer Appreciation event from 11am-4pm • 20% off entire purchase all day • Maryan Mehlhorn Swimsuits • Lapalapa Coverups • Diana K custom jewelry • Raffles, Drawings & Refreshments

piece film (“Dark Horse”).

Speaking of “Robot & Frank,” the film will bring Frank Langella to Sarasota. Langella stars as an aging ex-jewel thief who bonds with his caretaker robot.

I wonder if Chic Silber, the Broadway specialeffects guru I interviewed last month, knows Langella will be in town.

Silber built the bats for Langella’s 1977 production of “Dracula.” He still has the webbed critters hanging in his Sarasota home. How cool would it be to reunite the actor with his fanged friends on the red carpet?

world premiere of a new version of the obscure Verdi comedy, “A King for a Day.” The opera season will close in March with a production Carlisle Floyd’s adaptation of “Of Mice and Men,” the third installment in its American Classics Series.

HOT TICKETS

Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Bucky Pizzarelli, Nate Najar and Graham Dechter: Pizzarelli, Najar and Dechter will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Drummer Chuck Redd and vocalist Nicki Parrott will accompany the trio. We all know the 86-year-old Pizzarelli is a god on the jazz guitar, but keep your eye on Dechter. At 23, the Los Angeles native is the youngest guy in the group and a rising star in the jazz world. For tickets, call 366-1552 or visit jazzclubsarasota.com.

Courtesy photo

Graham Dechter

Helping You on the Path to a Healthy Life.

If you’ve followed the traditional route to medical care, you know it’s easy to get lost along the way.

At LernerCohen Healthcare, we’ve chosen a different path.

Our unique personal care focuses on what’s ailing you today, and on optimizing your well-being for the future. ~ Board Certified in Internal Medicine ~ Exceptional, Experienced Primary Care Physicians ~ Personal Attention ~ Unlimited Visits ~ House Calls ~ 24/7 Access with No Waiting

The Doctor Is In. Always.

941.953.9080

Brad S. Lerner, MD ~ Louis M. Cohen, MD 1921 Waldemere Street, Suite 814 ~ Sarasota, FL 34239 ~ LernerCohen.com

72201

3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive

(941) 383-2288 74528

Longboat Key

4 ■ Diversions

YourObserver.com

ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE

>>

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

REVIEW

THEATER >> ‘Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.’

ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY

MICHAEL DONALD EDWARDS

SPANISH TRANSLATION BY

In partnershIp wIth south MIaMI-DaDe Cultural Center

Truth be told, I was never a big fan of the Rat Pack. I thought Frank Sinatra was a vainglorious male chauvinist, Dean Martin a boring slurry-voiced drunk, and Sammy Davis Jr. an overly sentimental toady. Of course, they were talented, and most of the songs they sang were beautiful, but they have been done to death and repackaged in trite covers. Consequently, I wasn’t looking forward to an evening of “Sammy, Tonight!” but, hallelujah! De’zhon Fields has shown me a sign, made me eat my words and happily wash them down with a dry martini.

Developed by Fields and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs, the production features a classy combo of tuxedoed guys and glamorous gals, draped in matte black-jersey gowns, sporting lots of sparkles. The ambience created made the audience believe they were nursing their scotch on the rocks and breathing smoky air in a Las Vegas nightclub in the ’50s. Under the musical direction of James Dodge II, the musicians include Dodge on bass guitar; Jamar D. Camp on the auxiliary keys; Nathan Mitchell on the piano; James Stewart on the alternate piano; and Xavier Murray on drums. The fabulous female back-up singers include Tsadok Porter and Eboni Lavender.

Dazzling with talent and bedazzled with Davis’ signature diamonds, Fields casts a magnificent glow as star of the show.

NILO CRUZ

OPENS MARCH 23

PREVIEW TONIGHT Featuring Spanish performances with English supertitles MAY 3 at 8PM and MAY 5 at 2PM

CONTAINS MODERATE VIOLENCE

FRANKIE J. ALVAREZ, COURTESY OF THE JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART, PHOTO BY SCOTT BRAUN

TICKETS START AT $24

THIS WEEK AT ASOLO REP

941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388

SAT 3/24 2PM YENTL 8PM GOD OF CARNAGE

77424

ASOLOREP.ORG

IF YOU GO

SUN 3/25 2PM FALLEN ANGELS MEET THE ACTORS

“Sammy’ Tonight! A Tribute To Sammy Davis Jr.” runs through April 1, at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Tickets are $28. Call 366-1505.

SPONSORED BY

Courtesy photo

De’zhon Fields stars as Sammy Davis Jr. in “‘Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.,” which runs through April 1 at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

He does Sammy to a “T” and shines with his own special light besides. His “Mr. Bojangles” was my favorite, done sans mawkishness, a nuanced delight. Fields’ career began at the age of 10, and his polished dancing and powerful voice reflect his years of experience in Los Angeles, his starring role in “Cinderella Brown” and training with dance champion Sonya Cortez. He began touring the world as Sammy Davis Jr. in 2002. I’d love to see him in a one-man show as himself.

— Paula Atwell

and

Florida Winefest & Auction Presents

present

A world-clAss food&wine fundrAiser

april

12-15

2012

Giving Hunger The Blues is an all day family event with live bands on two stages, one exclusively showcasing youth bands! Great games and activities for children, delicious food and beverages.

Broman Cellars Carneros della note Carini winery Cass Vineyards & winery Chase Cellars Cimarossa Cosentino winery dos lagos FantesCa estate & winery hazlitt 1852 Vineyards hill Family estate J gregory la Fenêtre wines lamBert estate wines morgan winery oudinot Champagne page wine Cellars & reVolVer wine Co. pali wine Co. reynolds Family winery saddleBaCk Cellars sChweiger Vineyards simple math Cellars somerston wine Co. terroir wine Cellars the grade Cellars thomas miChael Cellars Vino d’angelo white roCk Vineyards

Sunday March 25, 2012 12:00 to 8:00pm Hillview Street Southside Village, Sarasota

All proceeds benefit the www.allfaithsfoodbank.org

Admission is $5 – children 12 and under free.

Phone 941 366 5555 | www.givinghungertheblues.org Featuring

The Lee Boys

The Strangeways | Ben Hammond | Fogt’s All Stars Nick Miller & The Gathering | The Boneshakers | Jazz Juvenocracy Shoebox Monsters | Drum Studio All Stars | Blue Daze Boom Goes the Dynamite | American Camel | Colors in the Dark | The Garbage Men

77772

Since 1991

78881

$7.5 million awarded to disadvantaged children’s charities.

SG FW&A 2012-AD SceneMag-FINAL.indd 1

This year’s event will take the amount that our community has raised to over $1 million!

grand tasting BrunCh & Charity auCtion

titaniC dinner

sip & shop

BeaCh Feast

winemaker dinners

floridawinefest.org or 941.952.1109

tiCkets & inFo

Participating Wineries

1/9/12 5:15 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

5

Downtown Destinations

L ove Shopping • Dining • Home & Design

So Many Reasons

to

Downtown Sarasota

“Clothing for the Discerning Gentleman”

Dressing appropriately for the occasion isn’t DeaD just too long ignoreD.

(941) 953-2948

75 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, Florida LV2443

MartinFreemanClothing.com

Now offering micro-group tours starting in June!

come in to learn more and sign up for our micro-group ‘mixer’ event.

Mon - Fri 11-5:30 Sat 11-4 80 S Palm Ave. Sarasota Fl 34236 941.554.4068

PRIVATE TOURS IN EUROPE SINCE 1995

%

LV2824

OFF M O D E N A C O N T E M P O R A RY. C O M

We have many beautiful and unique items from all over Europe

1469 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 941.706.4508 www.efvillageshop.com In historic downtown Sarasota since 2003



Huge SeLection oF giFt iteMS

LV2821

20



priced below $30

Downtown

Dining

brasserie belge

b ra s s e r i e b e l

Authentic Belgian restaurant offering a contemporary presentation of classic Belgian cuisine. lgian

LV2834

LV2670

g staurant offerin re e B c ti n the& Dinner FullA Baru| Lunch 1990tiMain f classic nSt.,oSarasota o ta n e s re p nge ry Lou 941-706-1944 mpora te0pm cd-Sooat.n7-1 aWePian www.brasseriebelge.com ed mussels m a te s m o fr e Belgian cuisin I n t e r n a t i o n a lr C l aasksai n c sd fa wm i to hus te s e g n a h ), s y (12 awna a d v e n t u r o u s t w i s t ! with sert crepes s e d to s e it fr n Belgia hocolate. warm Belgian c

Happy Hour

Savory @ Night

Mon-Sun 4-7pm

Any Beer, Sake and House Wine

JOIN US FOR EASTER Serving r DinneBreakfast, & h c n u L | r a Brunch and Dinner Full B

195

$

Come and Join Us for Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4:30 - 6:00 pm

1813 Fruitville Road Sarasota Fl

½ Price For Reservations call

941.343.2280

www.cantaranarestaurant.com

100 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

941.366.1033

www.tsunamisarasota.com

LV2605

Friday & Saturday

Sushi & Sashimi

LV2477

Jazz

tio e paSun on thTues5 to 10PM Dine inside or Dinner Please Call for Reservations 411 N. Orange. Avenue, Sarasota 1 p.m –1312-4027 1 1 . rs u ph. h T .Mon p.m. one block north of 10 11Off –% 5 . n u S ., .m Fruitville Rd. a 1 Fri. & Sat. 11– at the corner with this coupon

Thursday

of 4th St, at Citrus Square

expires 4/5/12

Piano Loungewww.thesavorystreet.com 1 p.m.

Wed.–Sat. 7–1

Serving Breakfast & Lunch Everyday • Bakery too!

LV2831

Sushi & Hibachi Grill

Latin

ge

75608

6 ■ Diversions >>

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

REVIEW

MUSIC

Let’s remember the beasts whose savage breasts have been soothed by music. And let’s picture the joy radiating from the faces of kids sitting side-by-side with members of >> Sarasota the Sarasota Orchestra at a Youth Orchestra recent concert. Possibly fewer The government may be cut- than five will become profesting back on arts education, sional musicians but what but arts groups in Sarasota are they gain in confidence, inteldoing everything they can to ligence, intellect and happiness preserve and enhance it. Take from their musical experience the Sarasota Orchestra, for will stay with them for the rest example. of their lives.

Kids from the third grade A few days before the through high school are Sarasota Orchestra and the involved with the Sarasota Sarasota Youth Philharmonic Orchestra’s Youth Philharmonic got together for their Sideas everything from players to By-Side concert in Neel listeners, but, no matter how Auditorium, we attended a they’re connected, they’re Maestro Society gathering in learning something important Holley Hall featuring conducfor their future — and they’re tor Andrew Lane as emcee. He having fun doing it. Hey, when introduced us to 15-year-old musicians say they “play” in an Natasha Snyder, a past winorchestra, that word has many ner of the Orchestra’s Youth meanings, and one of the best Concerto Competition, and is that they’re enjoying the way this lovely, lithe teenager, with they make their living. orchestra pianist Jonathan Exposure to great music Spivy, proceeded to play a — from inside an orchestra movement from Vivaldi’s “Four or chorus or from a seat in a Seasons” that was beautifully theater — enhances our lives. musical, dynamically colorful Let’s leave aside the studand spot on pitch. ies that have proven that kids Natasha has a dream of who listen to or play Mozart becoming a soloist and then (or Brahms or Mendelssohn) opening her own music acadeimprove their grades and are my. Will she make it? So much happier. Let’s forget the great goes into making a career as doctors, business people, a musician. But Natasha is lawyers, athletes and sciengetting the kind of mentoring tists who attend concerts, join that can, if the gods are with choruses and form their own her, lead her on the right path. chamber ensembles so they Meanwhile, she’s having a ball may play Schumann in what — and so are her listeners. little spare time they have.

— June LeBell

FILM >> ‘Rampart Woody Harrelson has come a long way from slinging drinks at “Cheers.” He even nabbed an Oscar nod for his stint as Larry Flynt in “The People vs. Larry Flynt” (one of two, the second was for “The Messenger”). In his new film, “Rampart,” expect the unexpected as Harrelson portrays the dirtiest cop since Harvey Keitel in “Bad Lieutenant.”

In his second collaboration with director Oren Moverman (“The Messenger”), Harrelson plays L.A. detective Dave Brown, aka “date rape Dave,” (a moniker he receives for supposedly murdering Courtesy photo a serial date rapist). Dave is the Woody Harrelson stars as evil cop Dave Brown in “Rampart.” personification of evil. He lives with two ex-wives (Cynthia Nixon moral compass was either misgame; you can’t get enough of and Anne Heche), sisters, mind placed long ago or it never existhim. you, and has sex with both of ed. We never know why Dave is so Harrelson’s performance as them. He also has sex with anymalevolent. It’s not important. the despicable detective is mesone he meets in a bar. So much Moverman co-scripted merizing and feral. His Ray-Ban for the family man.

“Rampart” with James Ellroy, and bespectacled face is fearsome to Daves sociopathic brutality is the result is magnificent. It’s so behold. caught on video as he viciously taut and tense that I found myself Coupled with a sardonic grin, beats a man who crashed into dreading what may be just around Dave exudes the type of evil that his cruiser. He seems to enjoy the corner during the entire film. makes those tiny hairs on your the negative publicity almost as “Rampart” is a thriller but not arm stand on end. “Rampart” much as the attack itself. But the the in-your-face type, so overly is rife with top-notch actors assistant D.A. (Sigourney Weaver) employed these days. The fear (Robin Wright, Ice Cube, Steve isn’t impressed. So much for his lurks just beneath the surface.

Buscemi, Ned Beatty and Audra career.

Moverman expertly makes use McDonald), but Harrelson owns Dave’s misanthropic view of of long takes, extreme closethis fascinating film. human beings is, “I hate all ups and a documentary style of It’s a crime that Harrelson was people equally.” And it’s evident shooting. He also puts Harrelson passed over this year for Best at every turn. He even torments a in every scene, a risky, yet Actor at the Academy Awards. It’s homeless paraplegic (Ben Foster) genius, move. That decision to his best work ever. There’s no forwho witnessed Dave murdering a do so works brilliantly because getting detective Dave Brown. man during a heist gone awry. His Harrelson is so on top of his — Pam Nadon

TM

Masterworks: Chen & Ehnes James

Ehnes,

Grammy

award-winning

violinist

and

Bradenton resident joins the Sarasota Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Violin Concerto.

Led by guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen, the Orchestra displays its prowess with Mozart’s Symphony No. 25,

fAMily friEnDly pricES children under 12: $12 Adults: $16

which was showcased in the

Show DATES March 28, 29, 30, 31: 7 pm March 31: 11:45 am April 4, 5, 6, 7: 7 pm

movie Amadeus.

March 29 Neel Arts Center March 30 - April 1 Van Wezel

77619

Tickets from $29

Come as you are.

Leave different.

Online: www.sailorcircus.org Box Office: 2075 Bahia Vista St. Call: 941.366.0156

76829

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

941-953-3434 www.SarasotaOrchestra.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

■

YourObserver.com

Diversions

■

7

AN INVITATION TO CONSIGN CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART Specialists from Sotheby’s New York will be receiving appointments on 29 March for private valuations at Signature Sotheby’s International Realty at The Plaza at Five Points 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110 in Sarasota, Florida.

© SOTHEBY’S, INC. 2012 TOBIAS MEYER, PRINCIPAL AUCTIONEER, #9588677

Please call + 1 212 606 7332 to schedule a confidential appointment.

77867

NEXT AUCTION IN NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 2012 | ENQUIRIES +1 212 606 7332 | REGISTER NOW AT SOTHEBYS.COM





8 ■ Diversions

BACKSTAGE PASS

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor “Turner depicted a scene not as a landscape, but as a backdrop of people’s everyday lives,” says collector Douglass Montrose-Graem.

Heidi Kurpiela

Collector with a vision

Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.

Right now, the walls of the Selby Gallery are home to dozens of lively black-and-white landscapes of 19th-century England.

“Genius Unfolding: Annotated Proofs by J.M.W. Turner” opened almost a month ago on the Ringling College of Art and Design campus.

In less than a week, the collection will come down.

It’ll get packed into crates and loaded into a storage facility in Sarasota, where it’ll sit until its owner — an 87-year-old Scottish-

■

born art collector named Douglass Montrose-Graem — builds a downtown museum big enough to permanently exhibit it and the hundreds of other Turner works he’s collected over the years.

It sounds like an ambitious undertaking, but plans are already under way to make it happen.

For more than a year, the Sarasota art collector has been meeting to discuss the project with Chris Gallagher, a senior designer with Jonathan Parks Architect.

“It’ll be an extraordinary oppor-

tunity to have a Turner museum in Sarasota,” Montrose-Graem says.

“Beyond the fact that you’ll see Turner’s work, it’ll create a great sense of synergy among other arts organizations in town.”

Montrose-Graem doesn’t just want a little space to hang his prints. He wants a campus: 70,000-square-feet centered on a city block, a mixed-use development with the museum as its focal point, modeled after the great city squares in Europe.

He wants 10 galleries, each

themed for Turner’s distinctive subject matter; a theater; a restaurant; a museum store; and opportunities to share the space with local performing arts organizations.

Says Montrose-Graem: “Turner was an innovator and so am I.” A Turner fan since the late 1960s, Montrose-Graem’s collection rounds out at 1,500 works, most of which are prints, save for one oil sketch and an early watercolor painting.

So that you fully grasp the weight of his collection, you should know that the British artist’s “Modern Rome — Campo Vaccino,” an oil painting on canvas, sold for a record $45 million two years ago to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

A Sarasota resident since 1998, Montrose-Graem is no stranger to running an art museum or, for that matter, a museum devoted to Turner. In 1973, he left his job as a Wall Street analyst to open his Turner Museum inside an old Victorian mansion in Denver.

“My friends said I was crazy to go to Denver,” Montrose-Graem says. “They said, ‘No one will have an interest in Turner. You’re going to go belly-up.’ At the time, the greatest cultural destination was Buffalo Bill’s grave.”

His Wall Street buddies were wrong. The museum was open for 22 years. It closed in 1999, and since then Montrose-Graem has dreamed of re-opening it in Sarasota.

“It was a calculated risk, but a very good one,” he says. “People traveled from all over the place to come to our museum.”

So, how exactly did a finance whiz develop a passion for collecting landscapes of 19th-century Europe?

IF YOU GO “Genius Unfolding: Annotated Proofs by J.M.W. Turner” is up now through March 28, at Selby Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design. For more information, call 359-7563 or visit ringling.edu.

Montrose-Graem says it all stems from a show he saw in 1966 at The Museum of Modern Art: “Turner: Imagination and Reality.”

“I’m a poet at the core, so I have a lively imagination,” he says. “But I’m also a Scot, which means I’m practical. Turner spoke to both of these sides.”

Turner, whose work is often described as a precursor to impressionism, had an almost journalistic approach to capturing the vibrancy of his surroundings.

This, says Montrose-Graem, is what appealed to him most.

Much like the prints by Peter Paul Rubens that are currently on display at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Turner’s black-and-white proofs were produced by printmakers working under the artist’s tutelage.

The engravings are so tiny and tightly detailed that patrons are given magnifying glasses to view the work. Montrose-Graem’s favorite print is especially busy.

Titled “Boulevard,” it illustrates a bustling street scene in Paris.

“I happen to like the French playboy sitting in front of a café,” the collector says, pointing to a miniscule drawing of a man sitting with his legs crossed and his gaze fixed on a pair of women.

“He’s just sitting there watching the girls go by. Who hasn’t done that before?”

78539

>>

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

HIGHLIGHTS

■

9

Last Week on DispLay:

by Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Come see the talent of our Local Community!

LBKCA AnnuAL Juried exhiBition 2012 Durante Gallery Dasha Reich and Pamela Beck

Cultural Media Room March 8 – March 29

Cassia Kite, Daniel Miller and Sabrina Small

Creative leaders share their lives in pictures Ten local creative leaders spoke at the 10x10 event, Thursday, March 15, at the State of the Arts Gallery. The event’s

speakers ranged from architects to musicologists to museum curators. Each speaker had 300 seconds to talk about their jobs

Strike One! by Mary Lou Johnson • 1st Place Photo

Alyssia Lazin and Trulee Jameson

and their chosen 10 images projected on a large screen inside the gallery.

The images changed every 30 seconds.

CoMinG Up neXt:

WiLd 3: Artists and Animals of Myakka

April 12 – May 24 opening Reception: thursday, april 12 5-7pm RsVp Required: 941-383-2345 or lbkca@ringling.edu Join us for this exciting presentation of paintings, original prints, drawings and photographs depicting the fauna of the Myakka River wilderness by many prominent artist including Craig Rubadoux, Florence Putterman, and Jean Blackburn as well as a juried show featuring many outstanding local artists. This exhibition is presented by the Friends of Myakka River State Park.

‘RiGHt’ MinD seRies:

SouLSPeAK PoetrY: Intuitive creation of poetry

instructor: Justin springs Tuesday, April 17 - Thursday, April 19 10 am – noon • Cultural Media Room Cost: $30 (2 day workshop) During this “Right Mind” workshop, students will learn about of the intuitive, spontaneous creation of written and oral narrative poems. You will learn simple intuitive techniques that will allow you to create written and/or spoken poems spontaneously without forethought. Justin Springs was educated at Columbia College. He is a prizewinning poet, writer and video artist.

6860 Longboat Drive South Longboat Key, FL 34228 Hours: M - F 9 am to 4 pm

Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

David Steiner with Rebecca and Ty Barnes

Daniel and Jeannie Perales

69842

Register Now for April Community Art Classes! 941.383.2345

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! This March at the GPAC:

Lyric Arts Duo,

State Certified General Contractor

•Porch Enclosures •Parts •Repair •Hurricane WindoWs

Piano and Cello Concert with Arlene Stein and Allen McGill Wednesday, March 21, 8pm $5/FREE for GPAC Family

ALSO AVAILABLE …

IMPACT ENERGY STAR RATED 5330 Ashton Ct., Sarasota

Since 1969 www.wilson-window.com

492-5200 1955 So. Trail, Venice

Jazz Horn Legend

78827

921-1113

Ira Sullivan, With Dick Reynolds, Mark Neuenschwander and Patricia Dean Saturday March 24 7:30pm $20/$15 for GPAC Family

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents

The Great Guitar Concert

Ring Sarasota, Nate Najar

Friday, March 30 • 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota’s Handbell Choir Saturday March 31 3pm $10/$5 for GPAC Family

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Tickets 25 prepaid $ 20 Jazz Club members $ 30 at door • $10 students

941-366-1552 www.jazzclubsarasota.com

GPACTIX.com or 552-5325

Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota

78205

Order Tickets Now!

$

78067

with guitarists Graham Dechter, Nate Najar and Bucky Pizzarelli, drummer Chuck Redd, and vocalist Nicki Parrott

10 ■ Diversions >>

DÉCOR

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

By Loren Mayo | Black Tie Editor

Contemporary collaboration From intimate dinner gatherings to black-tie weddings, Mark Hodgson and Jim Courter’s Bird Key home is a versatile space that speaks for itself.

The home, designed by architect Guy Peterson and enhanced by landscape architect David Young, is an open floor plan decorated in dark and neutral furnishings. With the exception of one bedroom, every room opens to a substantial deck space.

This Nile River twig screen in the dining area compliments the natural elements of the shell-topping flooring.

The owners wanted a contemporary home to accommodate entertaining with comfort and ease.

Photos by Loren Mayo

This stone vessel sink, which hails from Vietnam, was purchased locally.

Left: This smiling God, purchased at Compass Traders in Sarasota, is found in many cultures to represent fertility.

Renovating

This piece was carved from a single palm trunk and purchased at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

Creative Kitchenby Bob & Baths Elmes, Inc.

{

The master bedroom features wall-to-ceiling windows that look out onto Sarasota Bay.

Grant’s Gardens

your kitchen & bathroom

• Sarasota Bay’s leading home and condo remodeling craftsman since 1997 • Renovations professionally designed to fit your style and budget.

• Complete turn-key project management

Call today for a free consultation

941-343-9396

www.grantsgardens.com

72887

Specializing in Fine Landscaping and Maintenance Certified Horticulturists on Staff • Sustainable Landscape Solutions Native & Exotic Plant Integration

If you like “Restoration Hardware”, come see our fabulous selection of unique furnishings.

20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Treasures...

New Shipments arriving daily!

Rustic Meets Elegance...

76077

941-925-3723

www.CreativeKitchenAndBaths.com

State Certified General Contractor CG-C060087

European Traditions Sophisticated furnishings to complete your lifestyle

6030 Clark Center Ave. Sarasota, FL 34238 • 941.921.5616 • www.european-traditions.com

77552

Call Bob Elmes today for a free consultation

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

DÉCOR

■

11

eVeRydAy

low PRICINg

This horse sculpture hangs in the master bath and is a carved element from China.

Right: The first level of the home features a glass floor that looks down onto a reflecting pond on the plaza space.

CoMe IN TodAy ANd leT A deSIgN SPeCIAlIST helP you CReATe youR dReAM hoMe. Vincent Mastracco’s works are characterized by heavy applications of paint in an organized pattern.

This limited-production glass vase adorns the dining table.

Raffia Counter Stool

century furniture

Display Buffet

Raffia Leg Nightstand

®

®

SARASOTA | 7557 S. TAMIAMI TR. 941-894-3090 PORT CHARLOTTE | NexT To TowN CeNTeR MAll 941-625-4493

These paintings are by artist Johniene Papandreas, who owns a gallery studio in Province Town, Mass., as well as a studio in St. Petersburg.

www.baconsfurniture.com

72462

HOuRS | Mon. & Fri. 10AM-8PM | Tues. – wed. – Thurs. – Sat. 10AM-6PM Closed Sunday for worship & Rest

12 ■ Diversions >>

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

GARDEN By Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Scent-sational scenery

The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.

Yellow allamanda

Orange bougainvillea

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds. Mary Lou Johnson had seen the landscaping work of Christine and Bryan Wasley, of Gardening South Inc., and knew they were the people for the job. Gardening South Inc. transformed the grounds into what Christine Wasley calls a “tamed jungle,” both in the front and back of the home.

One of the features that the Johnsons enjoy is that the garden is constantly changing; with a wide variety of plants comes a wide variety of smells, colors and textures throughout the year.

“It is a very feminine garden with lots of colors, curves and scents,” says Christine Wasley.

With palms by the pool and pathways throughout the property, the garden is a wonderful place to relax and explore.

Photo courtesy of Christine Wasley of Gardening South Inc.

Above and below: The Johnsons’ pool area was once just dirt and concrete before Gardening South Inc. added in the grass, bushes and palm trees to create a tropical poolside environment.

The loquat tree is one of Mary Lou Johnson’s favorites due to its delicious fruit.

Save Energy 74081

in

Sale

BuildyourHome

Special Sale Save Up To

100!

Save $ an Additional

$20-$50 on each.

Call us to discuss your next project at 941.366.7280

Since 1993

77789

205 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL (by City Hall)

Reader’s Reader’s Choice Choice since 1993 Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades Duette® Honeycomb Shades Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

The Exterior Cleaning Professionals

Visit our beautiful showroom or call for an in home appointment and your free estimate...

941-925-7800

Janet and Curt Mattson, Owners Curt and Janet Mattson, Owners

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota(Across from The Landings) mmwallcoverings.hdwfg.com

VISIT OUR NEW SARASOTA SHOWROOM A New Look….A New Name…..The Same Standard of Perfection!

We have the right tools for the right job (Soft Wash-Pressure Wash)

00 0 .1 2 5 .9 1 4 9 !

Call Today • 5 year limited roof cleaning warranty • Competitively priced roof, exterior and driveway cleaning A portion of EVERY sale goes towards granting a child their wish.

941.926.3667 • www.msdoorfl.com State Certified # SGG131150191

78856

78807

info@gorillakleen.com • www.gorillakleen.com

Formerly Mr Shower Door 4035 Clark Road (Next to Broken Egg)

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

13

GARDEN

Yellow iris is planted in front of the Johnsons’ home.

The fountain flows in the space by the front stairs to the Johnsons’ home where vines and colorful bushes grow.

Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

Mary Lou Johnson worked with an artist to create this glass mosaic pool seating area. Each seat features a different sea creature.

The Panama rose looks similar to a penta but has a woody stem.

e Th

Barbara Vanderkolk Gardner

Contemporary Cabinetry & Closet ConCepts

i

rig

O

nal

• Locally Manufactured at our Plant • Handcrafted Wood Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry • Custom Closet Systems • Home Offices • Wall Units • Murphy Beds

COLLINS INTERIORS

941.383.0131 | CollinsInteriorDesign.com

r u o Y

77355

Luxury Residential Interior Design

Organize

Your Life

Visit or call our showroom for a consultation today 1312 N. Lime Ave | Sarasota | 941.951.6400 | contemporarycabinetssrq.com

Your hometown garden supercenter since 1953

FARM & GARDEN Colorful Annuals

Luscious Vegetables

Bottle palms are great poolside palms.

76039

Snow bush

Grow a great garden this season with our high quality herbs, annuals and vegetable plants.

735 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 • 941 366 4954 www.YourFarmandGarden.com • Now open Sundays 10 - 4

2N0UALLSE, S o

AN ETAB S VEG HERnBds & ale e 8 S 3/2

Fruitville Road S. Beneva Road

Delicate Herbs

%ff

3 Acre Garden Center SW FL Pottery Center Nursery & Greenhouse Farm&Garden Landscaping Orchids, Roses & Exotics Annuals & Perennials Palm, Oak & Shade Trees Bedding Plants/Ground Cover Butterfly & Tropical Plants Shrubs, Hedges & Statues Furniture, Pottery & Fountains Fertilizer, Seed & Mulch ® Fertrell Organic Fertilizer Pest Control / Tools / and more

*

On Beneva 1/2 mile south of Fruitville

HOURS: M-F 8:30-5, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-4

78668

The power puff plants are in full bloom right now.

Ganges primrose

14 ■ Diversions >>

EDIBLES

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Molly Schechter | Food Editor

A taste and recipe trip down memory lane This story comes from a Senior Friendship Centers fundraiser March 13. The party was built around “You Bet Your Life,” the well-loved and well-remembered 1950s TV show starring the one-and-only Groucho Marx.

I planned the menu using old cookbooks from that decade.

Yes, I still have them.

In the process of doing the research, I discovered that menu after menu included an item rarely encountered these days and certainly not at fundraising parties, which typically feature elegant dishes appropriate for their formality and expense. But the Senior Friendship Centers party was billed as an informal, “madcap evening.” And when I found an interestinglooking recipe for an apricot mold in “Thoughts for Buffets” (Houghton

Mifflin Co., Boston, 1958), I included it on the menu, mostly as a lark.

Phil Mancini, of Michael’s On East, was the caterer, and after he finished laughing, his exact words were: “You must be kidding.” But ever the good sport, he copied the recipe from my battered (in both senses of the word) cookbook.

The apricot mold turned out to be much more than the intended humorous, period touch.

The guests loved it. It was pretty. It was tasty. It was certainly unexpected and different. Michael’s On East captain Tracey McCammack put it this way: “People were shocked that they

The apricot mold as prepared by Michael’s On East for Senior Friendship Centers’ “You Bet Your Life” Photo by Molly Schechter

were served an apricot Jell-o mold. The surprise came when they took the first bite ... it was a hit!” There were lots of positive comments and requests for the recipe, and a friend reported, “It was the talk of the ladies’ room.”

These things are never simple.

Typical of its period, the mold was in layers — a mixture of cream cheese and crushed pineapple sandwiched between apricot-enriched orange and lemon gelatin. It turns out that when the recipe was copied, all that went to the kitchen was the ingredients list, not the instructions. So the Michael’s On East’s chef put everything together in one mixture to delicious effect. To make the version photographed here, combine the apricot puree with the pineapple and cream cheese and fold thoroughly into jellylike gelatin.

Cooking and cookbooks, of course, have changed dramatically over the last halfcentury plus. In those days, there were few food stars (Fanny Farmer?) and many cookbooks didn’t have authors, much less famous ones. “Thoughts for Buffet” is anonymous, and even the foreword is signed only “The Authors.”

Recipes were written differently, as well. They were much

Correction: The March 8 Edibles article on King Family Farms incorrectly stated its address. It is located at 4630 Caruso Road (60th Street East) off of State Road 70 just west of I-75 in Bradenton.

RECIPE

APRICOT MOLD From “Thoughts for Buffets” Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound dried apricots, pureed 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup 1 package lemon-flavored gelatin

1 package orange-flavored gelatin 3 cups hot water 1/2 pound cream cheese, softened 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

PREPARATION: Cook apricots and sugar in the 1/4 cup water until soft; force through a sieve; cool. Dissolve gelatins in hot water; let cool until of jellylike consistence. Mix apricot mixture with gelatin, and pour half into a six-cup ring mold. Chill until set. Combine cream cheese and pineapple and spread over the gelatin. Pour remaining gelatin mixture on top. Chill until firm. Serve on a bed of greens with clusters of grapes as garnish.

GROUCHO’S BRISKET OF BEEF From “The Groucho Letters: Letters from and to Groucho Marx” Brown in iron pot. Take out meat, add two large onions cut up, 1/2 green pepper cut up, three crushed garlic cloves, one small bay leaf and two 28.5-ounce cans of solid-packed tomatoes. Return meat and simmer for four-and-a-half hours. briefer, assuming that cooks knew what they were doing and providing scant help on such matters as to how long it takes to cook apricots until soft (20 to 30 minutes, add a bit more water if needed) or chill gelatin to a “jelly-like” consistency (30 to 45 minutes, check frequently).

Another hit on the Senior Friendship Center menu — for three years in a row — is Groucho Marx’s recipe for brisket of beef, delicious but decidedly unphotogenic. The predictably sketchy recipe is above as well. Unlike Jell-o molds, the brisket has never gone out of fashion.

COUNTERTOPS ◊ CUSTOm CabINETS ◊ REfaCINg ◊ ClOSETS

Granite | Marble | Quartz | Cambria | Silestone | Corian

77460

1035 N. Lime Ave. • 941.953.3240

76060

www.SRQ-KITCHENS.com

In choosing a builder... shouldn’t you only the

Best?

expect

From the foundation to the roof we do all phases of construction, remodeling and design work

Call Us Today!

941-484-7791

P L A C E

P L A C E

P L A C E Amazing Inventory, Fabulous Pricing & Great Style

Are you looking for an astounding selection of beautifully designed bathroom and kitchen fixtures and architectural hardware at great pricing?

P L A C E DESIGNER BATH & KITCHEN SHOWROOM

RG291103643

P L A C E If your answer is yes,

then you have found your ultimate shopping destination.

DOOR HARDWARE, CABINET PULLS, ETC.

30 Years Building in Sarasota County Third Generation Builder

P L A C E

FAUCETS • SINKS • TOILETS • BIDETS • TUBS • VANITIES • SHOWERS • WHIRLPOOLS • MIRRORS LIGHTING • MEDICINE CABINETS • CABINET HARDWARE • DOOR HARDWARE • ACCESSORIES P L A C E

P L A C E

73979

5678 Fruitville Road • Sarasota, FL 34232 • Tel: 941.378.5678 • theplumbingplace.com

www.buildersofdistinction.com

77565

P L A C E

THE SOCIAL OBSERVER

Black Tie YourObserver.com

INSIDE: A Madcap Evening: You Bet Your Life / PAGE 16 THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Drs. Hardy Schwartz and Allison Silver-Schwartz

Carol Niebanck and her daughter, Rachael Niebanck

Jason Champion and Jim Del Rio

Tori Hines, Jacob Cooper, Maxey Whitehead, Reggie Robinson, Brittany Proia and Christopher Williams

By Rachel S. O’Hara Staff Photographer Guests traveled back in time to the early 1900s Saturday, March 17, at the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s “Ragtime Revival.” They spent the evening outdoors under the stars, surrounded by elegant and romantic décor in shades of deep purple, bronze and gold at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard.

Entertainment included special dance performances by FSU/ Asolo Conservatory acting students, a surprise visit by Harry Houdini, aka magician Ilan Chesnoff, and dancing to music by DeLeon Orchestra.

Husband-and-wife Jim Meekison and Carolyn Keystone co-chaired the event.

John and Myrna Welch with Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson

Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

Gary Douglas and Karen DeBorja

Sam and Jean Marie Vilardi

Jim Meekison and Carolyn Keystone, co-chairs

Elisabeth Waters

16 ■ Diversions

YourObserver.com

ART CENTER SARASOTA PRESENTS

>>

Art Walks The Runway

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

CAMERA READY

Innovative Original Fashion Outrageous Runway Show Entertainment, Food & Drinks

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 7-10 pm

Tickets: $40 VIP Tickets: $75

front row seating and extras

For tickets: 941-365-2032 or www.artsarasota.org

Facebook.com/IconceptFashionShow

707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

SPONSORS

77321

YourObserver.com

Jane Smiley Sue Gross Penelope Kingman Joel Persky

Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron, Dennis Stover and Bunny Skirboll

Décor Chairwoman Jewel Ash and honorary Co-Chairwoman Victoria Leopold

A Madcap Evening: You Bet Your Life Tuesday, March 13 | Senior Friendship Centers

78120

Helen and Cliff Berman

Get relief from foot, knee & back pain... even Plantar Fasciitis!

Margaret Wise

Ursula and Conrad Wiet

■ Arch supports that fit all shoes — even sandals ■ Free personal fitting and balance demonstration ■ Lifetime warranty on most arch supports ■ Free test walk so you can try before you buy

20 OFF Any pair of arch supports

Valid only in Sarasota-Tampa area.

Cannot be combined with other offers.

Expires 4/1/12 SOY01

4950 Fruitville Road • Sarasota Just West of Honore , Opposite Goodwill 941-487-7974 www.GoodFeetTampaBay.com

75862

$

Photos by Loren Mayo

Lillian Richman and Doris Kaplan

Co-Chairs Molly Schechter and Harold Ronson

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

17

COLUMN

black tie tales

+ The raising of the green

The Asolo Rep’s major annual fundraiser eschewed an Irish theme in favor of “Ragtime Revival” and drew a beautifully dressed crowd of 510 to the Ringling

by Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter | Observer Staff Museum Courtyard on St. Patrick’s Day. Although there + The secret word is ‘Senior Lois was hardly any Cohodas Friendship Centers’ green in sight, Everywhere you looked, there were miniature rubber several gentleduckies and Groucho Marx posters. men, including Two hundred guests packed into the Senior Peter Laughlin, Friendship Centers for the third annual Harry Leopold “Madcap Evening” March 13. Circus and Allen Sarasota star Chuck Sidlow played Hochfelder, Groucho Marx in an episode of his 1950s claimed to be TV show “You Bet Your Life.” In a bit wearing green of philanthropic onomatopoeia, two of the underwear but contestants were octogenarians. Event Chairman declined to Harold Ronson was partnered with violinist Margo Mary Jane and Stan Antrim show-and-tell.

Zaryzcka; Jackie LeClaire competed with Becky Taylor.

Lynn Kopman Décor Chairwoman Jewel Ash saw to every detail of was carrying a green Mary Francis bag, the room, personally placing a rubber ducky in each and Harold Libby was sporting a necklace and every wine glass. And nonagenarian Lois Cohodas of shamrocks. Saks Fifth Avenue General took the wardrobe prize wearing a form-fitting dress Manager Sally Schule staked her Irish herimade of beer can tabs that she acquired on a trip to tage on her maiden name of Cavanaugh and Key West. Bruce and India Lesser and their hosts, Matt on her green eyes, and Patricia Laughlin and Margaret Callihan, bought one of two dinners-forlaid claim to her saint’s day. Veronica Brady eight donated by Michael Klauber. Mr. Ronson and Jules had a green ribbon tied to her handbag, and and Sheila Rose bought one as well, raising a total of Teri Hansen dubbed her husband “Steve $17,000 and contributing to the event raising a record O’Wilberding” in honor of his green tie. Mary amount for the third consecutive year. See more photos Jane Antrim’s stunning pale-green velvet on page 16 and online at www.YourObserver.com slip dress evoked both the ragtime period and the “very Irish” heritage she shares with her husband, Stan. Buyers of the five + One season peaks, another plans items auctioned live by Michael Klauber plunked down another kind of green, topped About 50 guests gathered at the home of Phil King and Dennis

by Torontonians Paul and Lynn Damp, who Stover on a recent Saturday afternoon to kick-off the 15th annibought three nights in London with Asolo versary celebration for Equality Florida. Executive Director Nadine Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Smith announced plans for a gala to be held Oct. 20, at the New Edwards for $18,000. After the auction, Rita College Campus. Equality Florida is the largest civil-rights orgaand Elenor Maxheim were among Greenbaum nization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, the first on the dance floor hoofing to “All gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

That Jazz!”

+ BLACK TIE AFFAIR Maestro Victor DeRenzi’s 30th Season Gala

5 p.m. dinner followed by 7 p.m. concert Sunday, March 25, at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets are $250 and do not include the performance.

Performance tickets range from $25 to $100. Call 3281300.

The Peterson Great Room will be transformed into an elegant ballroom complete with stunning linens and centerpieces. Draping and lighting will be done by Affairs in the Air and the flowers by Elegant Designs. There will be a surprise master of ceremonies guiding guests through the evening. The three-course dinner is a specially designed Italian-inspired menu by Michael’s On East.

There will be video tributes from patrons and staff, and Maestro DeRenzi’s wife, Stephanie Sundine, and daughter, Francesca, will be in attendance.

+ Tidbits Won’t miss, can’t miss …

American Jewish Committee’s local loyalists probably will not regret that the video shown so many times at AJC events will not be shown this time around. It has just been retired in favor of new content for the “can’t miss” 2012 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer coming up Monday, March 26. Keynote speaker is Chaim Shacham, Israel consul for Florida and Puerto Rico, whose only activities in Sarasota will be a private meeting with the mayor and this dinner. There will also be musical tributes from Lee Doherty-Ross, Richard Storm and Margo Zarzycka and, most importantly, a chance to honor the

S A R A S OTA

Kretzmers, who have been so extraordinarily generous to our town. Reservations to Brian Lipton, 365-4955, Ext. 104 … New day job …

Becky Taylor who sings around town from St. Armands Key Lutheran Church to Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key and stage manages here and there has a new gig.

Formerly the public relations officer at the Pines, she is now development director for Community Coalition on Homelessness, which runs the Bill Galvano One Stop Center in Bradenton … Heaven sent! ... Asolo Repertory Theatre included a “guest book” with its “Ragtime Revival” event, which listed the correct spelling of every single guest’s first and last name and table number — an amazing treat for reporters everywhere!

POLO

CLUB

2012 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE Public Always Welcome Every Sunday at 1:00 pm Now through April 8th Gates Open at 10:00 am Admission: $10 each Under 12 Free

941.907.0000

sarasotapolo.com Take University Parkway 3.5 miles east of I-75 and turn right on Lorraine Road.

2 0 1 2 S A R A S O TA P O L O S P O N S O R S

Do you want a new and exciting experience?

No riding experience needed to play. To learn more please call Juan Martinez-Baez at 314.496.5481.

71751

>>

■

18 ■ Diversions >>

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

CAMERA READY

Out-of-Door Academy Banyan Ball ‘The Emerald Isle’ Saturday, March 17 | The Out-of-Door Academy

Leslie and Rich Cobin with Sandee Grossman

Barcy Grauer and Howard Tevlowitz Dr. Ken and Chris Pfahler

Stephen and Sharon Patrice

Left: David Wertheimer, Bryna Tevlowitz and Sarah Wertheimer

American Technion Society 2012 Annual Dinner Monday, March 13 | Michael’s On East

Photos by Loren Mayo

Chairwomen Michelle Lea and Tracee Bomberger Tony and Debbie DeMare

Co-Presidents Bruce Wertheimer and Milton Richter

Photos by Pam Eubanks

Daria Spina

You’re invited…

Meet me

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens thirty-first Annual Orchid Ball

AT THE

BENEF

N ITI

G

I CH

L

Harry Hutzler and Helga Bodeen

E DR

N

FI

An Evening atVersailles

RST

SATuRDAy ApRIL 21, 2012 MICHAEL’S oN EAST

6:30 pm CoCktails & silent auCtion 8:00 pm Dinner followeD by live auCtion & DanCing EvENT Co-CHAIRS gerri aaron & marvin albert Dr. HeiDi anDerson & Dr. paul brannan minDy & wayne rollins Jo & stan rutstein

diAMOnd SPOnSOR

SilveR SPOnSORS

Sarasota Magazine

Caldwell Trust Company Katie and Tom Cornell Gulf Coast Community Foundation Hazeltine Nurseries Cornelia and Richard Matson New Amsterdam Foundation Northern Trust Michael Saunders/Nora and Billy Johnson Penny and Tom Shuff Tandem Construction Margarete van Antwerpen The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

PlAtinuM SPOnSORS

David Lee Holland/Saks Fifth Avenue Mindy and Wayne Rollins GOld SPOnSORS The Observer Serbin Printing/Mail-It, LLC

for more information, please Call (941) 953-3877 ext. 138

Sponsor commitments as of February 7, 2012

tiCkets anD sponsorsHip opportunities available.

78504

www.CHilDrenfirst.net

75481

For Sponsorship Opportunities and Invitations 941-366-5731, Ext. 229 orchidball@selby.org

811 S. Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 www.selby.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

19

CAMERA READY 2012 RENAISSANCE LUNCHEON Monday, March 12 | The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Heather Smith, David Rooks and Laurel Lynch

Shirley Ritchey and Michele Grimes

Photos by Pam Eubanks

Woody and Donna Simmons

Left: Melissa Joiner and David Ramba Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

Alexandra Miller and Stephania Feltz

Black and White Dinner Dance and Auction benefiting Hope Family Services Saturday, March 17 | Fête Ballroom, Polo Grill

Dr. Katie Hayes, Pat Talbott and Elizabeth Manzi celebrated Talbott's 80th birthday.

Judy Dirr, Barbie Gummin and Chris Hannafin

Judy Radasch and Joy Pendergast

Jim and Ashley Carson with Ashley’s parents, Susan and Len Tabicman, president of Hope Family Services

Dr. Bob and Sharon Hillstrom

When you take the time and care to

GIVE, MORE it touches lives and provides so much

than good financial planning; it gives back.

We don’t take the responsibility for your giving decisions lightly. Our knowledgeable and caring staff will help you connect with the causes you care most about. And give you peace of mind to know your gifts will have the greatest impact—on you, your family and in the lives of others—for years to come. Now that’s return on investment.

To learn more, visit CFSarasota.org or call 941-955-3000. Ask us how easy it is to give through a donor advised fund.

GIVE. FEEL GOOD. REPEAT.®

20 ■ Diversions >>

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

CAMERA READY Cameo Ewing

Photos by Loren Mayo

Kathy Johnson and Brenda Belsito

Couture in the Courtyard Vice Chairwoman Jeannie Kirkpatrick, Sally Schule and Chairwoman Susan Wilcox

Monday, March 12 | South Florida Museum

Lynn White and Linda Dien

Maryann Turner and Katie Patterson Model Melanie Torres strutted on a catwalk underneath upside-down paper umbrellas.

76702

Right: Kim Rice and Lindsay Rice

Complete Home Complete Home && Condo Renovators Condo Renovators • Flooring – • Carpet Flooring/ –Tile / Wood Carpet / Tile / Wood • Accessories • Accessories • Hunter Douglas • Window Hunter Douglas Treatments Window Treatments

• Furniture

• Kitchens • Furniture • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Bathrooms • Built-ins • Built-ins • Design Consultation • Design Consultation

SHOWROOM CLEARANCEININ PROGRESS!!

SHOWROOM CLEARANCE PROGRESS!!

We’ve been We’ve been pleasing Longboat Longboat Key, pleasing Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota condo Siesta Key and Sarasota condoand and homeowners owners for for over home over26 26years. years.

Storewide Storewide Sale Sale %

% 70 70OFF

up to

OFF

artwork • furnishings • accessories

Stop In And Browse The Showroom For Great Savings

artwork • furnishings • accessories

no job too big or small ... we do it all!

Siesta Construction Company, INC.

77467

years in noCelebrating job too25 big orservice small ...

Siesta Construction CBC1252877

we do it all!

2095 Siesta Drive |25 Across Dillards Celebrating yearsfrom in service 26

941-951-1822 cell: 941-724-2353

Company, INC.

CBC1252877

siestainteriorsfl.com 2095 Siesta Drive | Across from Dillards

941-951-1822 cell: 941-724-2353 siestainteriorsfl.com

78592

66441

66441

up to

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

>>

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

21

CAMERA READY REAL, Heels and Wheels Thursday, March 15 | Suncoast Motorsports

Myrtle Wreath honorees Addie Silverman and Gloria Moss

Bob and Co-Chairwoman Me-Me Kramer

Sarasota-Manatee SaBra Hadassah Centennial Celebration Sunday, March 18 | Polo Grill Fête Ballroom Barbie Nilsen and David Jarrard

Jessica Hunter Photos by Loren Mayo

Co-Chairwoman Aimee Cogan wore Christian Louboutins.

Dr. Robert L. and Lillian Brent

!

ER VGompertz O The D EL

H

Photos by Loren Mayo

Meredith Garofalo’s animalistic heels

The Cabaret

evening” “A rollicking ride...” “Rockin’ -The Longboat Observer -Sarasota Herald-Tribune

“Lively”

Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins and Jim Prosser

Casey Gensler. Photo by Maria Lyle.

Kathy Halenda. Photo by Christopher Darling.

-Sarasota Herald-Tribune

78676

Jim Helmick and John Hunter

Gail Henderson, Christopher McConnell and Kristine Saldivar

1241 N. Palm Avenue Downtown Sarasota

Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director

366-9000 floridastudiotheatre.org

SUMMER CAMP NOW ENROLLING

78540

Willie Walter, Ruth Klein, Ruth Ades and Claudia Dombrow

Lindsay and David Mertzlufft

22 ■ Diversions >>

FASHION

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

by Loren Mayo | Black Tie Editor

RALPH LAUREN CONCHO BELT

“It’s a classic and it goes with everything.

It will always be in fashion.”

guestfashioneditor BARBARA KELLY

ALEXIS BITTAR CUFF

“I’m hot for the designer — I might as well buy his jewelry. I got this at his trunk show in Atlanta. It was unique, and the colors bring out the best in my wardrobe.”

PRADA CLUTCH

A Southeast business partner executive at IBM Corp., Barbara Kelly maintains a high-fashion wardrobe that flatters her figure.

“This was last year’s birthday present. Why do I like it? Because I picked it out.”

ASH HIGH TOP SNEAKERS

“I bought these in Barcelona when my feet were killing me. They’re the most comfortable shoes on the planet. I just bought them in yellow and orange for spring.”

BCBG MAXARIA ROMPER

“It’s great for New Orleans jazz fests because it’s all one piece. It’s cool, comfortable and so lightweight.”

RACHEL ZOE NAVY SEQUIN DRESS

VALENTINO HANDBAG

“I got this in Capri, Italy, as a birthday present.”

BRIAN ATWOOD PUMPS

“Animal print is very versatile and vogue right now. Brian is another one of these great designers — Saks New York says they can’t keep him in stock.”

“This bag is all about texture — lace, patent and straw. I got it last year, but it was so hot that they brought it back again this year.”

“I haven’t worn this yet. It’s kind of a Marilyn dress. Brights are in for this year’s look.”

‘Because I travel for business, I shop all over the country. There’s a Neiman Marcus and Saks everywhere — they have the best merchandise for women on-thego, and that’s me.’

TRUE RELIGION FRINGE VEST

“My mom picked it out. I wear it all the time over a longsleeve top or tank.

It’s great for travel because it takes no room in your bag.”

76668

HALEH AND gianni DRESS

NICOLE MILLER DRESS

Step Into “Vintage Living” Vicki’s 1920’s Vintage Homes 7014 Willow St.

705 Palma Sola Blvd.

789,000

$

7316 Broughton St.

Vicki Lonborg

449,000

$

2802 W. Tamiami Cir.

999,900

$

269,900

$

Previews Property Specialist

423 St. Armands Circle Sarasota, FL

Direct: (941) 587-2050 www.VickiLonborg.com

77710

“It’s a great transition dress from winter to spring. It’s business, fun and flattering.”

76569

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DRESS

“This dress has been on ‘American Idol.’ I love it because it’s blue and not black, and I love the asymmetrical, one-sleeve look.”

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

■

Diversions

YourObserver.com

■

23

Spotlight on

Have you seen tHe “new” taffy’s?

LV2741

St. Armands Fabulous Flutter. . .

Celebrating

50 years on St. Armands Circle

Same Great Store – New Look & New Styles

Outstanding Golf Pants

941-388-1155

LV2405

Fine Men’s Clothing and Sportswear for the Discriminating Gentleman.

18 S. Blvd. of Presidents • St. Armands, Sarasota, Fl 34236 (Moved Just Two Doors Up)

www.TaffysMensWear.com

25 N. Blvd. of Presidents • St. Armands

388-1322

F E AT U R I N G

10:00 – 5:00 Mon.–Sat., Noon – 4:00 Sun.

• J Brand • nation Ltd • Genetic denim • Gypsy 05 • Kain • patterson J Kincaid • Jennifer Zeuner • current eLLiot • BacKstaGe • parKer • Joie • torn • Lna • tKees • tai

LV2826

www.thesquareonthecircle.com

leggiadro.com

78815

380A ST ARMANDS CIRCLE, SARASOTA MANAGER: KATE RUNYON 941.388.1500

LV2822

www.influencestyle.com

LV2736

474 John Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34236 941.343.2315

YourObserver.com

■

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012

74970

24 ■ Diversions