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+ Concession stand adds trucks After the popularity of the Ringling Picnic food cart lot in Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach has decided to introduce its own line of food carts to be stationed on the beach. The carts will offer specialty food items, such as pork rinds, chitterlings, sushi and fried Spam.

Beachgoers can now enjoy the No. 1 beach in the country while chowing down on to-go delicacies.

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LEGOMAN LAND + Pelican announces sand photo contest To coincide with the Pelican Press’ online weather photo contest, starting April 1 we are asking for submissions of the best photos of sand from Siesta Key Beach. The winning photos will most likely be upclose photos detailing the powder-like grains of sand.

Each week, the photo winners will be announced via Twitter and will get a shoutout on our Daily Headlines video. Email your photos to jluck@yourobserver.com.

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Unlike previously released edible paper, which is more like dissolving Styrofoam, the company’s new product looks and feels like actual paper — and tastes great. Throughout this

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Legoman Land lands on Siesta Sarasota County officials approved construction of a new Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach, due to the success of LEGOLAND Theme Park, in Winter Haven.

Ever since the 8-foot-tall piece of artwork called Legoman mysteriously washed ashore in October on Siesta Key Beach, people can’t seem to get enough of the smiling yellow fellow.

His grand entrance caused quite a stir, drawing national attention, including a spot on Time magazine’s Top 10 Oddball-News Stories of 2011. After making guest appearances all over town, he’ll finally have a permanent home on Siesta Key Beach.

City officials recently approved an offer from LEGOLAND to begin the construction of a Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach.

When word of the Legoman’s appearance reached LEGOLAND Theme Park in Winter Haven, the company saw the news as a perfect opportunity for expansion.

“We’ve been wanting to branch out and open another Florida theme park for quite some time

now,” said a public relations manager for LEGOLAND. “When we heard about Legoman washing up on the No. 1 beach in the country, we thought it was too good to be true.”

In May, LEGOLAND will begin construction on the theme park, dubbed Legoman Land, which is scheduled for a late 2012 completion. The first step? Installing the Legoman next to the No. 1 beach sign.

“We’re absolutely delighted,”

said a Sarasota County tourism official. “What better way to promote our beautiful beach than to open this great new park? We really feel that Legoman embodies the true spirit of Siesta Key.” The 12-acre theme park will be located near the volleyball courts and will feature plenty of LEGO-themed attractions, including instructional LEGO creation workshops, building-block renderings of area landmarks such as the Ringling Bridge and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, floating Legoman rafts and giant blocks with which beachgoers

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Sarasota County will construct parking garage on Siesta Key Parking has always been a hot topic on Siesta Key, and with the new Legoman Land set to come to the island soon, Sarasota County officials have been discussing numerous ways to accommodate the influx of visitors.

To start, the Palm Avenue parking garage in Sarasota, which is free now that the downtown parking program has ended, will be torn down.

All of the building materials will be shipped to Siesta Key as the basis for the new parking garage that will be built on Siesta Key Beach near the entrance to Legoman Land. Sarasota County has sent out RFPS to area contractors for the eightstory parking garage. County officials estimate the cost will be between $7 million and $8 million.

The garage will painted red and yellow — Legoman’s signature colors — and a 25-foot Legoman (triple its original size) will be permanently placed on top of the structure.

“We want to be sure we brand this area as the No. 1 Legoman destination in the country,” said a county official.

A flashing neon Legoman sign will adorn the top of the parking

structure, along with the words “Park ’n’ Play.” The parking garage will include a play area in which Legoman Land visitors can construct replicas of their cars using Legos.

Because Legomen have been popping up all around the world, Siesta Key wants to attract as many Legoman fans as possible.

Preliminary estimates suggest that as many as 10,000 additional people could be visiting Siesta Key daily. The parking lot has 6,000 spaces — 50 of which are designated for seasonpass ticket holders to Legoman Land, called “Block heads.”

But visitors are not the only people to be impacted by the influx of people. To help with traffic flow, both the north and south Siesta Key bridges will only be accessible through a lottery system. All drivers wishing to

enter or exit the Key must register with the county’s website.

Each morning, Sarasota County will randomly select 200 drivers who will have all-day access privileges to enter and exit the Key. Everyone else will receive a text message that will alert you to the two hours you can either

enter or exit the Key that day.

“We thought this was the most fair system,” said a Sarasota County official.

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paws for effect By Nick Friedman | News Editor

NEWSBRIEFS + Pocket park to become dog park At a recent March meeting, the Sarasota County Commission discussed opening up more county parks to include dog-designated areas. And the most recent park added to that list is the proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard.

The Siesta Key Village Association has voiced support of the creation of the pocket park in the past and discussed uses for the park at a March meeting. A representative of the County Commission will attend the next SKVA meeting to discuss plans for the park and ask members to vote on amenities they would like included, such as a dog-washing station and a doggie diner.

The park will be fenced in so that owners can let their dogs off leashes, but no person may be admitted entrance to the park without a pooch. Sheriff’s Office deputies will routinely visit the park to make sure that all dogs are playing fairly and not stealing one another’s toys, and officers will also monitor the decibel levels of the barking to make sure no ordinance violations are occurring.

+ Siesta bridges to close for maintenance Doggie sunglasses will be available for purchase at the Siesta Key pavilion.

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Siesta Beach goes to the dogs In their Wednesday meeting, Sarasota County commissioners agreed to put into effect a pilot program that would allow dogs on Siesta Key Beach.

The decision came in response to vocal demand by a local canine rights activist group, Sarasota County Residents Upset for Furry Friends, or SCRUFF. The group presented the pilot program to commissioners after seeing the popularity of the dog-friendly Brohard Beach and Paw Park in Venice, and commissioners say the idea was well received.

“I think it’s time to reconsider the issue,” said one commissioner during the meeting.

“SCRUFF brings up some valid

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points, and it seems to be working in Venice. I think a pilot program will give us a chance to determine whether allowing dogs on our beaches is something we should consider implementing permanently.”

The three-week pilot program will allow beachgoers to bring their dogs to Siesta Key Beach between Accesses No. 2 and 5, and will run from Sunday, April 1 to Sunday, April 29. Residents who wish to participate are asked to bring their dog to the Siesta Key concession stand for early registration at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 1.

In order to be allowed on the beach, county officials will measure each dog’s bark with a

decibel reader to ensure that it is in compliance with Sarasota County sound ordinances. Dogs with higher decibel level barks generally include yorkies, pomeranians and chihuahuas. Dog owners will need to enter their names and contact information, along with a photo of their respective pets, into an online database.

After passing a routine obedience test, each dog will be issued a special collar and vest that must be worn at all times while on the beach.

“We need to have a way to keep track of whose dog is whose so that we can address any incidents should they arise,” said a county official. “We have

to draw a line in the sand somewhere.”

Certain amenities will be made available on the beach throughout the pilot program, including dog-waste receptacles and bag dispensers, a dog bathing station, a shade pavilion and a small obstacle course near Siesta Key Beach Access No. 3.

Sarasota county commissioners will hold a workshop at the beginning of May to discuss the success of the program and decide whether the beach should allow dogs on a permanent basis.

The meeting is open to the public, and residents are invited to weigh in on the issue.

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+ Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

By Loren Mayo | Black Tie Editor

MTV to hold ‘Siesta Shore’ casting call

If bunking with seven off-the-wall personalities on Siesta Key is your idea of a good time, you won’t want to miss the auditions for MTV’s newest reality series, ‘Siesta Shore.’

Are you obsessed with being tanned and toned? Do you wear your sunglasses while you dance into the night? Has there been a daiquiri named after you at Daiquiri Deck?

Then you may be perfect for the new reality TV show, “Siesta Shore.”

Because the cast of the Jersey Shore will be breaking up after its sixth season, MTV has decided SIESTA KEY to switch locations and film a spinoff show on Siesta Key. “After we heard Siesta Key Beach was named the No. 1 beach in the country, we knew this was the place to be,” said an MTV television producer.

With the north Siesta bridge scheduled for maintenance work starting this summer, the Sarasota County Commission voted this week to do maintenance work simultaneously on the south Siesta bridge.

The same company will perform both projects, thus, the county will save $500,000 in bridge repair costs.

“It’s like a two-for-one special,” said a Sarasota County official.

Maintenance work on the north Siesta Bridge will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and the bridge will be closed to traffic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 1 to Oct. 1.

The south Siesta bridge maintenance work will also take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 to Oct. 1.

Drivers wishing to get on and off the island during closure times will have to find alternative transportation. The Sheriff’s Office will have a police boat stationed at the foot of each bridge during these times and can ferry across three people at a time.

The original series, which premiered in 2009, followed eight housemates as they spent their summer on the Jersey Shore, Miami Beach and Italy. But the show’s execs say there is plenty of filming opportunities right here in our own backyard.

Unlike Jersey Shore, which received flack for not casting stars from New Jersey, where it was filmed, MTV is hoping to cast straight from the area for its newest reality show.

Because cast members are required to have a job while filming, show producers are also looking for companies willing to hire the crew for five months. Filming will start in November and end in March. Job options for the crew could include dog walkers, ice

cream shop employees or surf shop employees.

“We heard the busy season on Siesta Key is awesome!” said an MTV intern serving as a spokesperson.

“This show is going to be the best ever!”

The series’ popular catchphrase, “GTL” — gym, tan, laundry — will remain “GTL” — gazebo, tennis, lounging.

Casting will begin April 1 and be open until the end of the month.

Email your applications to lmayo@ yourobserver.com, and include the top five reasons why you should make the show.

“The more the merrier,” said a Sarasota County official about the tourism boost.

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The request for proposals for the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corporation contract are in — and they’re all too high, said Sarasota County commissioners at a recent meeting. In a money-saving measure, the commission voted to ask Siesta Key Village merchants to instead help clean up the Village on a rotating basis. Each merchant will be asked to perform at least 15 hours of maintenance each week; sign-up sheets will be posted at the Siesta Key gazebo.

Tasks include weed-eating around properties; repainting signs that are deemed hard to read; and planting flowers in the shape of “We’re No. 1” along Ocean Boulevard.

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OUR TOWN >> Continued from Page 1A

Oh, how we hope you made it to this page!

Dear beloved Pelican Press reader: Happy April Fools’ Day! To be clear: Every story that appears on this page and in the pages before this one (pages 1A through 4A) is not true. There is no Legoman Land planned for Siesta Key Public Beach; and dogs will not be getting trial access to the beach.

There are no plans for a parking garage to be built. And, unfortunately for some eager participants, “Siesta Shore” is not a reality.

This is the first year the Pelican Press has published an April Fools’ edition, following in

LEGOMAN/PAGE 1A can build their own beach chairs.

Everyone seems to be getting in the LEGO spirit. Officials are still considering a proposal from the Siesta Key lifeguards to replace their current stands with stands constructed entirely from LEGOs.

“We’re happy to see that everyone is as excited about this as we are,” said a spokesperson for Sarasota County Public Works.

The beachside concession stand will also see a makeover with a new coat of yellow and red paint and a revamped, LEGO-themed menu featur-

the footsteps of the Longboat Observer, our Observer group counterpart. The Longboat Observer started the tradition more than a decade ago, and, since then, its readers have looked forward to the annual funny read.

We hope that you had as much fun reading these April Fools’ stories as we did writing them.

We hold steadfast to the idea that a good laugh every now and then is worth it, and we hope we were able to provide that in these pages.

(And, here’s a word of advice: If you’re among the first to “get it,” give this paper to a friend, neighbor or your significant other, and have a little fun, too.)

From page 5A on, you will find all the “real” news, features and photo galleries you expect from your weekly Pelican Press.

And we want to hear feedback from you about this edition. Send us an email to jluck@yourobserver.com.

ing items such as Blockburgers, LEGO dogs and stackable French fries.

City officials are enthusiastic about the new opportunities presented by the theme park.

“This is the kind of thing that puts you on the national map,” said one city official. “But we

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+ Volunteer drivers needed To combat rising printing costs, the Pelican Press is asking for help from its readers. To cut down on costs, we are looking for volunteer delivery drivers who are available between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. The only stipulation is that each driver must be willing to have your car sport an Observer wrap promoting the paper at all times. Convertibles are preferred for ease in tossing papers.

Interested drivers should meet at noon April 1, at the Sarasota Observer office, 1970 Main St.

need to start including Legoman in our promotional materials immediately. We don’t want to start getting the wrong kind of attention.”

To accommodate the expected spike in tourism, city officials have approved the construction of a new eight-story parking ga-

rage along the beachfront that will play into the park’s theme.

(See story on page 2A.) A flashing neon Legoman sign will adorn the top of the parking structure, along with the words “Park ’n’ Play,” to ensure that Legoman Land visitors have ample parking.

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+ Sheriff’s Office hosts adopt-a-thon Anyone wanting to give a pet a happy home is in luck. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services will hold its spring adopt-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at 8451 Bee Ridge Road.

Potential adopters can meet cats, dogs, kittens and puppies that are available for adoption at a reduced fee.

Adoption includes a starter kid complete with food and treats.

To take a look at some of the pets up for adoption, visit the Animal Services section of SarasotaSheriff.org.

+ Joint concert raises funds for the needy The Riverview Kiltie Band and Green Band held a joint concert Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

The concert was open to the public and free to attend, however, people were encouraged to donate money. The total amount raised, according to Kiltie Band Director Mark Spreen, was $1,240.

The two bands split the money, giving each group $620 to donate. The Kiltie Band plans to donate its half to the tornado victims in the Midwest, and the Green Band will be donating its portion to help the tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan.

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Spring breakers enjoy a game of volleyball Friday, March 23, on Siesta Key Beach.

Spring Breakdown

After Siesta Key Beach and the area have received numerous accolades this past year, spring break numbers show an increase in activity.

The spring break season is always a busy time for Siesta Key, but since Dr. Stephen Leatherman ranked the quartz-sand beach at the top of his list of the best beaches in the country, many people on the Key are reporting an even busier season than usual.

It’s been a great year for Sara-

sota County in terms of publicity. Not only did Siesta Key Beach earn national recognition, but Livability.com also named Sarasota No. 1 on its list of top-10 spring-break destinations for families, and Siesta Key has been seeing the effects.

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Tales of spring break Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini wracked his brain to provide the Pelican Press with the most colorful example of spring break debauchery that happened this season.

Martini reports that early one morning before the beach opened, as he and another lifeguard were unloading a Jet Ski from the bed of a pickup truck, he noticed a man lying on the beach. The man was

completely naked.

“I think he must’ve enjoyed a night out in the Village and ended up spending the night on the beach, and he woke up not knowing where he was,” said Martini. “He had his pants and underwear completely down around his ankles … ” Martini says he and the other lifeguard tried to convince him to put his clothes back on until the Sheriff’s Office got involved.

Key Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Cooper, estimates that Siesta Key is at 90% to 100% occupancy, and he attributes the swell in visitors, especially families, to the attention the beach has received lately.

“I’ve definitely noticed a lot more of the family element,” said Cooper. “And we cater a lot more to that type of environment. We don’t have the hotel environment that a college crowd typically enjoys. We have the condos and the beach homes that cater more to a family vacation.”

Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini has a birds-eye view of the action on the beach, and he also reports a noticeable increase in beach traffic and a shift in the spring-break crowd.

“This spring break was definitely the busiest that I’ve seen in the last three years or so,” said Martini. “Especially after the No. 1 beach ranking, I’ve seen more

By the numbers

90 to 100% — level of occupancy currently on Siesta Key $13,000 — Amount of money St. Boniface Episcopal Church has raised for mission trips by charging for parking 180 — Number of parking spaces at St. Boniface 800 — Number of parking spaces at the Siesta Key Beach parking lot 9 — Number of beach accesses on Siesta Key 15 — Number of drivers employed by Sun Ride Pedicab people who wouldn’t normally come here. People are coming from central Florida and even

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Chicago natives Mallory, Kelly, Luke and Owen Saranecki are spending their third spring break on Siesta Key with other family members. “We love the beaches, we love the town and we love the weather,” said Kelly Saranecki. “We went hunting for shark teeth today, and we’re going to Myakka State Park tomorrow.”

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Sisters Susan Scanlon and Kate Schraeder brought their families to Siesta Key for spring break. The Chicago natives have been vacationing here for 10 years.

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“We love the beach,” said Scanlon. “It’s clean and beautiful. We’ll definitely come back.”

SPRING BREAK/PAGE 5A the east coast. It’s not too far, and now they can see how beautiful the sand and the water is.”

Martini has also noticed an increased presence of deputies on the beach, but says that despite the increase in beachgoers, there haven’t been many problems on the beach. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office agrees that the season has been pretty typical

from a law-enforcement standpoint.

As can be expected, business owners in the Siesta Key Village have also been enjoying the increase in tourism.

Russell Matthes, co-owner of the Daiquiri Deck, has heard many customers comment that they’ve chosen Siesta Key over their usual vacation destinations because of its prestigious ranking.

Maddie Walsh, Kristen Gorman, Colleen Moorman and Alexa Isbell are from Indiana and have been spending spring break at a family member’s condo for the past seven years.

“We get it all the time,” said Matthes. “It’s been a great season.

Last year was a record season for us, and we’re already marginally ahead of that this year, so we’re definitely doing well.”

As the season comes to a close, things will soon return to normal on the Key. Martini estimates another two-and-a-half weeks of increased beachgoers.

“Things usually calm down after the big Easter weekend,” said

Martini. “It’s a madhouse right after that, but then everyone goes back to school, and the beach quiets down until Memorial Day.” Martini says the extra effort required to accommodate the seasonal guests is more than worth it.

“It’s good, because it brings a lot of money into our community,” said Martini. “All the maintenance is a tall task, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons.”

With everyone anxious to enjoy all that the Key has to offer, one constant has been an increase in traffic — especially when it comes to beach parking. The beach parking lot has been reaching capacity as early as 9:30 a.m. on some days, and St. Boniface Episcopal Church has offered its lot as overflow parking in exchange for donations that fund youth mission trips.

Administrative Assistant Lisa Wolf noticed a spike in parking during the week of March 12.

“It was manageable, but we were packed every day that week,” said Wolf. “We have 180 parking spaces, and they were filled every day during that week.”

The church asks for a $5 donation for parking during the week and a $10 donation on the weekends. The church has raised more than $13,000 so far this year, and all the money will go toward funding mission trips to France, Honduras and a Native American reservation in Minnesota.

Glen Cappetta, owner of Sun Ride Pedicab, reports an estimated 110% increase in ridership since Siesta Key Beach was named No. 1.

“I’ll put it this way,” said Cappetta. “Last year, I had one bike and four drivers. This year, I have five bikes and 15 drivers. On average, I have three bikes running 18 hours a day, and we give 175 to 250 rides every day. It’s been crazy.”

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By Rod Thomson | Editor at Large

Friction-free foundations A

mong Sarasota’s embarrassment of blessings are the two largest community foundations in the

state.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation, based in Venice, and the Sarasotabased Community Foundation of Sarasota County total almost $400 million in combined assets, roughly split evenly.

You see their representatives at nearly every event, socializing, networking, looking for donor opportunities and gifting opportunities. Their paths cross often, and, in a sense, they are competing for many of the same donor dollars.

But there is almost no friction between the two giant foundations.

In fact, there is nearly a brotherhood — or sisterhood, in this case.

“We get together once a month just for fun,” Teri Hansen, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, says of her counterpart at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Roxie Jerde. “I enjoy having a colleague here like Roxie.”

Jerde, who is about a year into the job, agrees. “Teri and I have spent time getting to know each other. We’re off to a great start.”

But it was not always so.

Until recently, there was an undercurrent of tension between the two organizations that had its roots in the arrival of Hansen to run GCCF in September 2002.

Stewart Stearns, then president of CFSC, did not get along with Hansen.

But the cause of the conflict is muddled between the two.

“I don’t think Stewart Stearns was my biggest fan,” Hansen said. “He told me when I first got here, the day my board hired me was the day they declared war against him.”

Stearns has a different recollection.

He said he called Hansen in Cleveland to congratulate her when she was hired and already knew her from the Council of Foundations. They met for breakfast when she arrived, and he offered to take her around to meet people.

“I figured at the time that it was a real coup for me to be working with someone I already knew rather than someone I did not know at all,” he wrote in response to a set of email questions.

Hansen said it was at that very breakfast at First Watch that he made the “declaration of war” statement and the tone was set.

But Stearns says they were merely focused on different goals, that Hansen was more focused on fundraising, and he was more focused on programs. “So, we did not agree on a lot of issues. So … ?

There’s no harm or sin in that,” he wrote.

But the clear fact that the two were not getting along was bound to be reflected in how the foundations acted and in how the top players in each got along.

When Stearns retired in May 2010, there was the sense that something needed to change and his departure provided the opportunity. CFSC began a “listening campaign” that summer, gathering input from donors and the community about the foundation, its operations, its value, its future. With some facilitating help from the Patterson Foundation, one thing they listened for was whether the community wanted two foundations.

The answer was yes.

“There’s room for both of us in this community. We both have very different heritages,” Jerde said of the results that were done before her hiring.

But there was more. People in the area were aware of the conflict.

“The community clearly said we’d like to see the two foundations work more closely together,” Jerde said. She began work at CFSC in March 2011, and there were other changes made among top CFSC executives.

That cross-foundation cooperation

How do Florida’s two largest community foundations co-exist in the same community? Pretty well — now.

Rachel S. O’Hara

Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and Teri Hansen, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, have forged a friendlier relationship between Florida’s two large community foundations.

They’ve even directed prospective donors to the other, such as Hansen did recently with an education donor more suited to the literacy program in Jerde’s organization. became part of Jerde’s charge.

New cooperation

A concrete result of that was the Community Foundation Coalition, in which Hansen and Jerde and their respective board chairmen meet regularly to work together where it makes sense, keeping

an open line of communication.

The arrangement is close enough now that they will actually refer donors to the other one.

For instance, not long ago Hansen and her team met with a prospective donor.

“Her passion was literacy,” Hansen said. “We said, ‘You need to talk to the

Sarasota foundation. They have this literacy initiative that might be something you would be interested in.’”

While both groups have major education initiatives, CFSC has a program focusing specifically on literacy. GCCF

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+ Drunken driver injures Siesta Key pedestrian

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Another pedestrian has been injured by a car on Siesta Key. The police are on the lookout for a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian 12:25 a.m. Monday on Midnight Pass Road near Stickney Point, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A car struck Steve Broderick, 48, who was leaving Captain Curt’s Crab and Oyster, 1200 Stickney Point Road, and walking back to a condo he was renting on the Key. Broderick remains hospitalized at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and was seriously injured.

Two other accidents involving pedestrians have already occurred this year. One of those pedestrians was a fatality and the other has been released from the hospital. Both of those cases resulted in drunken driving charges for the drivers.

Extinguishers had been expired for one day on 25 of the 56 regular SCAT buses.

Beckford, a county employee since 2005 who had an annual salary of $93,000, was on a performance improvement plan after receiving a negative evaluation.

Williams, 47, who has been on the run since September. Williams is a violent career criminal who violated parole last fall.

Williams has 22 arrests that include sex offenses, kidnapping and weapons charges. He’s been sentenced to prison seven times, thus classifying him a career criminal.

Deputies had a tip from someone who saw his picture on a “10 most wanted” poster at the Sarasota County Fair.

With that information, deputies were able to locate Williams March 19 at home in the 2000 block of Eighth Street in Sarasota.

+ County encourages CodeRED program Sarasota County is encouraging property owners, both year-round and seasonal, to sign up for its free CodeRED alert notification system. The CodeRED alert notification system provides alerts to property owners on issues in their neighborhood, including water/sewer service interruptions, road closures, Amber Alerts, evacuations and more.

To sign up for the CodeRED system, visit www.scgov.net and select the CodeRED system button. Registration is free, and Sarasota County does not share the information with private thirdparty vendors. For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 861-5000 or visit www.scgov.net, keyword search CodeRED.

+ Sarasota County Area Transit director resigns Sarasota County Area Transit Director Anthony Beckford resigned his post Tuesday amidst a SCAT revelation that al most half of the county’s bus fleet had expired fire extinguishers. The revelation caused many SCAT routes to have numerous route service delays Tuesday as the buses were equipped with proper fire extinguishers.

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Monday, April 2, City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Sarasota County Development Review Committee Meeting — 9 a.m.

Thursday, April 5, 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Conference Room No. 2, Sarasota.  Sarasota County Planning Commission — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, County Administration Center, Commission Chamber, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

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+ One of Sarasota’s 10 most wanted arrested

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Dexter Bernard

 Coalition of City Neighborhood Association Meeting — 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7, Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St., Sarasota.

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Beach Road stormwater Siesta Village crosswalk project delayed again lighting price tag rises A stormwater drainage project that’s been in the

The number of Siesta Village crosswalks to receive lighted bollards will most likely be reduced in half because of construction costs.

planning stages since 2005 and was supposed to start after Easter has been delayed again.

Not all Siesta Village crosswalks are going to be equipped with lighted bollards to improve pedestrian safety.

At its March 13 Sarasota County Commission regular meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the installation of bollards with lights at each end of every crosswalk in Siesta Village, to improve pedestrian safety.

But at its Tuesday regular meeting, Commissioner Nora Patterson, a Siesta Key resident, explained that the $10,000 cost commissioners agreed upon didn’t include construction costs.

Patterson explained there are 11 to 13 crosswalks in the Village, and staff’s original estimate didn’t include installation, which would increase the cost.

Patterson, however, is still hopeful the Village will see bollards in its future, just not at every crosswalk.

“Folks who I have talked to say only five or six intersections need these bollards,” Patterson said. The other intersections, Patterson said, already have traffic light crosswalks.

Patterson asked her fellow commissioners Tuesday for support for staff to come back to the commission at a future meeting with a cost estimate for bollards at the most critical Village crosswalks.

“We’re asking that before we spend any money, we look into that to try and reduce costs,” said Patterson.

The commission unanimously agreed with her request.

Patterson has previously pushed for the lighted bollards at a January Siesta Key Vil-

Sarasota County Commissioner and Siesta Key resident Nora Patterson is frustrated that a Beach Road drainage improvement project has been delayed once again.

The project, which was slated to begin after Easter, now won’t begin until after the Fourth of July holiday.

County staff’s Public Works Department presented a quick presentation at the commission’s Tuesday regular meeting that, in Beach Road drainage improvements have short, explained that the project has been been delayed until July. pushed back again and now won’t be complete until the end of the year. from Beach Road and the Siesta Beach The $975,000 project, which was parking lot. wrought with permit delays from project The main goal of the project centers partner Southwest Florida Management on constructing an improved stormwater District (SWFMD), will improve drainage system to collect and treat runoff in that along the road and reduce runoff into the area.

Gulf once completed. It’s being paid for “I thought we were going to be ready with penny surtax dollars and SWFMD to go after Easter,” Patterson said. “We’ve grant monies. been working on this forever.”

The goal now is to begin the projThe commission first approved the ect by Aug. 1 and have it completed no longtime project in February 2008, and it sooner than Dec. 31. County staff plans was originally supposed to be complete to coordinate with the Parks and Recre- by March 2012, but modified permits have ations Department to keep construction delayed the project. as clean as possible, so it’s not a deter“It’s just a shame this project now pushrent to Siesta Beach Park and Siesta Key es into the Thanksgiving and Christmas beachgoers. holidays,” Patterson said.

The project originally was proposed in Although staff said it doesn’t antici2005 high of bacteria were pate any conflicts, Patterson still made it LBKwhen - 2010 - levels I found in Gulf waters at Siesta Beach Park, known she wasn’t happy with the delays. which in I a series of no-swim ad“You just kind of want to put your best LBK -resulted 2010 visories being posted at the public beach. foot forward when visitors come to see our County investigations revealed the pri- beach,” Patterson said. “But I guess there’s mary problem was stormwater runoff nothing we can do about it.”

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lage Association meeting, calling the current pedestrian situation there “an accident waiting to happen.”

SKVA member Mark Smith noted during the organization’s March 6 meeting that the headlights of oncoming vehicles could blind drivers as they proceed down Ocean Boulevard and through the Village, even at the posted 20 mph speed.

That situation, Smith said, makes it difficult for people to see pedestrians in crosswalks that are not well illuminated by surrounding light.

Tom Maroney, general manager of business operations for the county’s Public Works Department, said earlier this month that costs for the bollards could be an issue because the $10,000 price tag didn’t include construction costs.

The future bollard project also calls for restriping the crosswalks with a reflective thermoplastic material.

A county memo said the thermoplastic striping had been in place for four years “and is in need of replacement.” The restriping was estimated at $6,200.

Installing four delineators, or paddles, in the crosswalks where drivers have the most difficulty seeing pedestrians, is the less desired option for the crosswalks.

The delineators would cost about $500, according to the memo; they also could be purchased and installed with existing county operations and maintenance funds. The paddles, which are lightweight signs covered in diamond-grade reflective material, fold over at the base if hit accidentally by a vehicle, the memo noted.

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The city of Sarasota has attained the final permit from the Florida Department of Transportation required to begin work replacing the aging sewer force-main pipes under the north Siesta bridge. The permit will allow the contractor, Intercounty Engineering of Pompano Beach, to begin subaqueous work as early as Sunday, April 1, and work is expected to be completed in time to avoid interfering with this summer’s north Siesta bridge rehabilitation project.

According to Dave McAneny, senior project manager for the city’s consulting firm, Stantec, the project will replace the existing pipes by drilling from the west side of the bridge, pulling 8-inch pipe through the bored holes from east to west, and then performing modifications to connect it to the existing pipe. The first construction meeting will be held today, and crews will likely begin working Monday, April 2.

During the project, the contractor will be using the FDOT right of way on the south side of the bridge, which was initially a point of concern for FDOT, which feared delays might interrupt the north Siesta bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled to start June 5. Residents and Village merchants expressed concerns that delays to the bridge rehabilitation project would have a negative effect on business as season comes to a close.

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The rehabilitation project for the north Siesta Key bridge will start in June.

requires Intercounty Engineering to have the project completed and the area cleared

by May 20 — providing FDOT sufficient time and access to begin setting up equipment for the bridge rehabilitation project.

The estimated cost of the sewer forcemain project is $224,000, and it will replace the existing 40-year-old, cast-iron sewer force-main line with polyvinyl chloride pipe on land and high-density polyethylene pipe for the waterway crossing.

McAneny indicated that possible failure due to the age of the existing pipes was the main concern and that the PVC and HDPE pipes do not corrode.

This is the first of several city projects designed to replace Siesta Key’s sewer infrastructure. Residents can expect short-term lane closures throughout the construction.

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Gulf & Bay Club Condominium Association Inc. and Sarasota County has agreed to easement modifications that moves Siesta Public Beach parking further away from condominium property.

The Sarasota County Commission ap- Beach in May 2009, Gulf & Bay Club resiproved a modified contract at its Tuesday dents expressed concerns over a proposed regular meeting that modifies a variety of location of public beach parking for the beach access easements along the south- property adjacent to their condominium easterly portion of the Siesta Key Beach property. Residents also believed there Improvement Project area. The modifica- was insufficient buffering between the tion was made after a request from Gulf & condominium and the new Siesta Public Bay Club Condominium Association Inc. Beach project. owners.

The modifications allow for more landscaping buffers between Gulf & Bay Club and the newly renovated Siesta Public Beach. The changes also allow Gulf & Bay Club to maintain a dumpster and recycling bins and also allows it to maintain its beach and landscaping, which is accessed through county property.

Gulf & Bay Club, 5370 Midnight Pass Road, is located adjacent to por- Beach access pavements between Siesta Key Public Beach tions of the county’s new and Gulf & Bay Club were approved in this location Tuesday. public beach capital improvement project near county property Staff met with condominium reprethat includes a 20-foot access easement; a sentatives and their attorneys over the 10-foot access easement; and a utility and last two years, and their meetings led to landscape easement along the beach’s the recent easement modifications that southeasterly property line near the con- moved public beach parking further away dominium. The easements were reserved from condominium property and moved when the county acquired the property in a pond closer to the property line to cre1970 and 1971. ate a buffer. A 30-foot landscaped berm When the commission approved a capi- is going to be placed within an easement tal improvement project for Siesta Public area for further privacy.

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Spring Cleaning Today’s column will “clean up” some things I’ve been thinking about. I welcome your comments, whether pro or con.

Raised Pavement Markers

onto Ocean Boulevard just south of the Midnight Pass light. Drivers curl around that corner at full speed, tires carving the corner of the pedestrian path. Install them there and also heading north where Higel becomes Siesta Drive.

Any other appropriate locations? Tell the traffic department. RPMs benefit us all.

All drivers have experienced the sound tires make going over those raised pavement markers, RPMs. “Pitta, pitta, pitta, pitta, pitta, pitta … ” Loud, rude, unexThe ‘youts’ of Siesta pected. They perform a Key Village valuable service, alertJoe Pesci, in the film ing you that your car JEFFREY “My Cousin Vinny,” has drifted too close to the side of the road.

WEISMAN spoke about “youts,” who we call “youths.”

Have you driven Well, a colleague writer north on Midnight Pass just as it curves right onto Higel in this space spoke negatively of Avenue? There’s a new installa- the Siesta Village atmosphere at tion of RPMs. When the light is night becoming “party central.”

What’s wrong with parties? green, most drivers don’t slow down. They veer too close to the The Siesta Key appeal starts with right, into the sidewalk area, and the No. 1 beach in the country.

It extends to the casual nature of hit those RPMs. our island, the charm of the VilWalkers, bikers: Beware.

Can you name other places lage.

Yes, our resident population where we could benefit from RPMs? What about the Midnight skews older: the median age Pass curve just south of St. Mi- is 62.7; 63.5% are 55-plus. But chael’s Church? We’re supposed growing older does not mean to slow down to 25 mph from 40 losing the energy of youth, the mph. You can’t see around the joy of a party.

The bars and casual restaubend. Let’s install them there.

Higel Avenue curves right rants of our Village attract young

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR + I heart Siesta Key

Dear Editor: I THINK SIESTA KEY IS AN AWESOME VACATIONING PLACE. On Spring Break, some people go to New York, San Francisco, Miami, Key West, blah, blah, blah. But I think the best place to go is Siesta Key. And it’s not exactly what it sounds like — “sleepy.” You can still have an awesome vacation. But if you want it to be “sleepy,” you can.

So if you like great restaurants, white sandy beaches or maybe even wildlife, you’ll like Siesta.

An example of how it’s awesome is right across the street from Siesta Breakers (that’s where my grandma has a condo),

is the restaurant Captain Curts.

They have the best clam chowder in the U.S., the second best I think is all the way up in Boston.

But it can get a little crowded because of that, but, hey, it’s business.

The second reason Siesta Key is awesome is it’s the No. 1 beach in the country. An example of this is the moon-white sand that looks like it stretches for miles.

And at the bottom tip, there’s a place called Rocky Point, where there are tidal pools where you can find giant conch shells, crabs, barnacles, and you can sometimes see a dolphin or two.

The third and final reason is the animals. There’s a wildlife preserve between the bottom tip of Siesta Key and the mainland, and you can get kayak tours or

people. Many of us older than 60 want to be around people in their 20s and 30s. We want to share that youthful exuberance.

Restaurants make their money from sales of alcoholic beverages. “Serious” dinner places for seniors offer a limited attraction: fewer beverage sales and empty tables after 9 p.m. The “youts” keep them afloat.

How boring is a restaurant filled with people who look and sound just like you! Moreover, major national marketers target the 21 to 35 segment; television programmers, too.

Be objective; put your ego aside. We live in a relaxed beach community. We appreciate natural beauty, culinary diversity and “youts.” This is Siesta Key, a part of Sarasota, the No. 1 place to retire in our country, the center of art in Florida.

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People who drink will drink no matter the law. Brown paper bags can keep your iced tea cool or hide your bourbon or wine.

Drinkers will even fill up empty soda bottles with their hooch.

That’s just the way people behave.

Think about not being able to celebrate an anniversary watching the sunset with a bottle of you can explore on your own and see crabs and dolphins if you’re lucky, especially birds and even gigantic manatees. But almost everywhere you go, you’ll see little glimpses of scales and little claws, but they’re only geckos, and they’re really fun to catch, but they can bite, those little rascals.

So hopefully after reading this you’ll want to go there, too. My family likes it so much, we go there every year, and I almost guarantee you will like it, too. So, if you like great restaurants, white sandy beaches, or maybe even wildlife, you’ll like Siesta Key. Nathan Vanderwal, 11 Belmont, Mich.

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champagne or wine. Or not having a cold one or two on a hot day.

Serious people do not abuse the beach drinking rules. Few, if any people, sit on a hot beach drinking rye or scotch or bourbon.

Changing the beach drinking laws over one unfortunate incident caused by a drunken driver is not warranted. The exception cannot make the rule.

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“I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date … ” That’s what the March Hare said as he hurried to the Mad Hatter’s tea party.

Why is it that the drivers of those wave runners always rush? What’s the hurry? Where are they going? Zoom this way, zoom that way. They never seem to get anywhere but they sure go there fast.

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Thank you, Rachel Brown Hackney, for editing and presenting us with a high-quality newspaper. You gave us topical and local news, well written, well reported, objective and fair.

You presented environmental issues, human-interest stories and neighborhood personalities. We thank you for your skill and service. Much good luck to you and your family!

Jeffrey Weisman practices fine arts photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota. censorship. Personally, I have felt the sting of censorship when my sculpture, “IRIS,” was denied further showing in Sarasota.

My work, “Cycle Series” at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce had a two-foot 13 painted on it as was the building in 2008. Graffiti — yes; anonymous — yes; time and quality lacking — yes.

Amazing how a five-second act of vandalism resulted in three hours of restoration; reflect on the fact that in less than a second, a random act of violence all too often takes the promise of a young life never to be repaired.

Serious and real are the problems our communities face, not the recent hysteria being fed by adolescent and feeble minds, often anonymously with private agenda and malicious gossip regarding the “mural” on 10th Street, including the press. Petty controversy demands that we as a community must try and know the difference, between, “the good, bad and the ugly” a result of education and experience with an adult and open mind. Where have all the critics been for years on end? Additionally, do the “VARA,” the Visual Artists Rights Act, concerning artists apply only when it fits a political motive?

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Fundraising history

The two foundations have markedly different histories, which leads to varying strategies for gaining donations.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation — formerly the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice — was born of the sale of Venice Hospital in 1995 to Bon Secours Health System Inc. That sale netted $85 million and became the center endowment for the foundation. Since then, GCCF has given out more than $131 million in grants in the areas of education, health and human services, the environment and civic and economic development.

But GCCF has also been fundraising through the years — something it must do

The two largest foundations in Florida saw their revenue and assets plunge during the recession but recover sharply with the market recovery.

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Year Total assets Total Revenue 2007 $159,162,220 $30,056,864 2008 156,767,214 9,204,387 2009 130,466,111 -14,201,446 44,086,325 2010 163,093,103 42,093,688 2011 194,056,264

Source: CFCS IRS form 990s

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Year Total assets Total Revenue 2007 $260,370,267 $42,615,073 2008 235,971,475 -12,778,511 2009 178,465,300 -43,938,112 31,620,146 2010 173,325,696 50,205,743 2011 206,863,485

Source: GCCF IRS form 990s

to retain its IRS standing as a community foundation — and now has assets of about $207 million.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County had entirely different beginnings.

More than 30 years ago, the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council created the foundation after realizing that its philanthropic customers had millions of dollars they wanted to donate in their wills but had no good way of handling that. The council was not equipped to run such philanthropy, so it created the foundation as a place to funnel those donations.

It was an all-volunteer organization at first, but its initially modest assets have now grown to $194 million in 850 individual funds. CFSC has 19 full-time and two part-time employees.

But how the two have gone about con-

Losses and gains

Both foundations were hammered during the recession. GCCF lost $87 million in assets between 2007 and 2010. The foundation had negative revenues of $12.8 million in 2008 and $43.9 million in 2009.

CFSC lost $29 million in assets from

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Foundations post negative revenues — not net revenues — when their market investments decline sharply in value at the same time that donations drop off. This is part of the dynamic that afflicted both foundations.

But when that dynamic is flipped, as it is now, the balance sheet flips, and both foundations are now recovering with the strong rebounding financial markets.

GCCF posted $50.2 million in revenues in 2011 while CFSC posted $42 million last year.

But, interestingly, donations continued strong in the recession.

“In the last several years, our donors have skyrocketed,” said Mark Pritchett, senior vice president for Community Investment at GCCF. “Assets went down because of the recessions, but our gifts (grants) continued to go up even more.”

CFSC saw a similar phenomenon. Donations stayed steady through the recession, and 2010 was a huge year, with the help of large bequest of $15 million, according to Mark Rehder, vice president of finance and operations.

Part of GCCF’s success was the aggressive strategy of bringing onboard rainmakers Scott Anderson as senior philanthropic adviser and Veronica Brady as senior vice president for philanthropy.

Because of the size of the foundations, it is clear that investment success plays a huge role in annual revenues. But new donors are the lifeblood for both — including GCCF, which now gives out more in donations from its funds that are not part of the Venice Hospital sale endowment than from that original endowment.

So, as improved as the cross-foundation cooperation is, there remains an undeniable truth: They are competing for some of the same donors. They’re just doing it more cooperatively now.

“Donors have a choice,” Jerde said. “But I hope we always have the attitude that philanthropy is great for this community.”

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“If it would have been STEM” the donor was interested in, Hansen said, “we would have told her what we’re doing.”

The two try to complement each other in that way, rather than compete. “If they’re in a space, great,” Hansen said.

Another example is the Giving Partner program, a concept that Jerde brought with her from Kansas City.

This is a free online database that gathers all the necessary information about charitable organizations in Southwest Florida, allowing donors and residents to make more informed decisions. All the organizations are vetted, and the database includes IRS form 990 financial statements, strategies, communications, histories and so on.

There are about 100 charitable organizations so far, but they are hoping to get the database to about 450 in three years. The community’s first 36-Hour Giving Partner Challenge took place March 27 and 28 and raised approximately $2.1 million for area nonprofits, doubling its goal of $1 million.

“There is an opportunity for both of us to work successfully in this community,” Jerde said of the tenor of the relationship.

tinuing to get donations remains different.

While GCCF does get some donations through wills, CFSC remains connected to the estate planning council and the Southwest Florida Planned Giving Council and is deeply plugged into the donations from those estates. Because CFSC has so many smaller, individual donors — and the funds are mostly donor-directed — it has those 850 individual funds.

GCCF often gets donations from people who want to be part of specific programs or broad areas the foundation is already funding. The organization has more than 500 donor funds. Plus, GCCF pursues a strategy of leveraging what it has to get far more bang.

For instance, after Denise Amber Lee was kidnapped and murdered in January 2008 in North Port, a serious fault was found in the 911 system. Her widower, Nathan Lee, went to GCCF to set up a foundation in her name. The organization used $45,000 to commission research on the 911 system failures in Florida.

“We were able to give him tools that he could use in his stump speech besides his horrible story,” Hansen said.

GCCF did a flow chart of how 911 works and found that most mistakes happened in the handoff between the person who answers the phone and the person who dispatches the help. Money was used for training phone answerers but not much for dispatchers.

They gave the results to state Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, who got legislation passed in the first attempt in 2009 to change 911 training statewide. Now other states are modeling their systems after Florida’s, all based on a $45,000 study.

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On April 3, the academy will host a gala to honor all of the students and donors who have made it possible throughout the years. The gala, which will take place at the home of Dean of Faculty Dr. Stan Nikkel and Ruthann Bromley, also will honor the installation of Janis Cohen as Cohen the organization’s new executive director and the retirement of Dr. Robert Carlson, who held the position for eight years.

“Times like these are always good to reflect as well as look forward,” Carlson said. “I’ve spent eight years watching the academy grow, and over that time, we’ve increased our enrollment, courses and faculty. A lot of people contributed. I get a lot of the credit, but there were a lot of players, who all contributed in different ways.”

This year was another record-breaking one for Pierian. It generated more than 1,200 course enrollments, which is a 6% increase from last year, and its 58-person faculty was the largest in the organization’s 13-year history.

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But most recently, she has been taking pride in her newest career as a published mystery novelist. Bernitt recently released her first book, “Final Grave,� through iUniverse, a self-publishing company. Locally, the book is available at Circle Books, and she will host her first signing there at 1 p.m. April 13. “I was smiling for days,� Bernitt says about her seeing her story in print. “I thought Friday the 13th was the perfect day for a mystery novel book signing.�

However, although the book only recently became available to the public, her work for it began more than a decade ago when she was a volunteer with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. Bernitt took the position to learn about police procedure. Today, she attributes the authenticity of her writing to the deputies with whom she worked, specifically Kathy Duff.

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The Siesta Key Village Easter Egg Hunt has been an island tradition for more than two decades.

Siesta Key will become a field of pastel fun as children grab their baskets for the annual Siesta Key Village Easter Egg Hunt April 7.

Helene Hyland and her committee of volunteers have been working hard to make sure the day is picture perfect. Festivities begin 9 a.m. and continue until noon, at Beach Access No. 5 at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road.

This year’s hunt will feature 750 eggs filled with prizes donated by Siesta Key Village merchants. The eggs will be divided into different age groups, so every child will go home with a full basket, Hyland said.

In addition to the hunt, guests will have a chance to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny, hop aboard a fire truck and ambulance, and sneak a peak at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office mounted patrol. Festivities also will include games, face painting and more.

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Melanie Castro with Julian and Adrian Rodriguez

Racers waited for the rain to die out under Gilligan’s roof.

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FRENZY Longboard enthusiasts braved the rain and got their wheels spinning for CaliFlorida Surf and Skate Shop’s Longboarda Cruza Palooza March 25, at Siesta Key Village.

Racers competed in 8.8-, 4.4- and 2.6-mile races around the Siesta Key Village. Despite the wet road conditions, professional skaters and newcomers alike enjoyed event.

Christian Gidus and James Alessandrelli couldn’t wait to get the races started.

Sean, Ryan, Tommy and Ian Taylor Left: Cruza Palooza racers start out on the 8.8-mile course.

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East meets west at Siesta beach Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

Miriam Thompson, Adam Thompson, Natsumi Katayama and Emi Okada

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band and the members of Japan’s world-famous Green Band enjoyed a picnic and cookout March 25, at Siesta Key Beach.

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The Green Band members had the opportunity to attend school with the students in their host family, visit Myakka

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The big highlight of the visit to Sarasota was the Green Band/Kiltie Band Benefit Concert March 27, Riverview

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Mizui Asuka and Tomomi Yase give the peace sign with Mason Bo and Lori Bo. Jana Miracle with her daughter, Gracie Miracle, 15, and Eri Morikawa, 20, after Gracie and Eri took a dip in the water.

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Willy Wonka musical sweetens ODA Students at The Out-of-Door Academy brought the story of Willy Wonka, Charilie and the Oompaloompas to life with performances of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” March 21 to 24, in the school’s Black Box Theatre.

The musical featured live music, choreography and plenty of fun.

The Candy Man, played by Neil Sullivan, delighted children with his candy offerings.

Robbie Polidoro starred as Willy Wonka.

Main character Charlie Bucket’s grandparents, played by (clockwise from front left) Violette Levy, Jon Greer, Matt Silverman and Katherine Berg, provided plenty of laughs.

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By Jen Blanco | The Observer Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?

I do not know what I want to be when I am older, but I do know that I would like to be involved in the financial field of no particular business.

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The place the Riverview High girls track team captured at the Tarpon Invitational March 23.

The Lady Rams scored 59 points in the meet.

Of the three sports you play, which is your favorite?

If I had to choose, it would be football, because it is the sport I have grown up playing. Although I enjoy the general nature of competition, which makes it hard to choose one sport over another.

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The number of runs Cardinal Mooney’s baseball team allowed in its 2-0 victory over Class 3A-District 10 rival Out-of-Door Academy March 27. It was the Thunder’s first loss of the season.

What’s your favorite food?

Chicken piccata

Age: 14 Grade/School: Eighth grade, Sarasota Middle School Position: Catcher Number: 1 What do you enjoy most about baseball?

Probably hitting and fielding.

Why did you decide to start playing baseball?

It was in my family for a long time, and my dad got me into it. I got really interested when I was about 12.

Who is your favorite baseball player?

Evan Longoria If you could describe the Observer baseball team in one word, what would it be?

Undefeated

What’s your favorite subject?

Physics. It is a class I feel comes naturally to me. I enjoy the problem-solving/thoughtprocess aspect of physics, because it is different from any other class.

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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Brian Ragone kept his undefeated streak If you could play another sport alive, finishing in 40.78 to win the 300-meter hurdles at The Out-of-Door for a day, what would it be?

Academy Invite March 23. Ragone also won the 110 hurdles (15.80) and Lacrosse. It is very similar to helped lead the 400 and 1,600 relays to first-place finishes. Here is an inside football, and it looks like there look at this week’s Athlete of the Week. aren’t many rules, which always makes for a fun game.

What do you enjoy the most about hurdles?

You have to be so mechanically and technically sound. You have to be perfect; and I’m kind of a perfectionist, so it works to my advantage. It’s not all about speed. It’s about good form.

What’s the toughest part about hurdling?

The toughest part is not psych-

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If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation. I’m tired of sitting in traffic.

What was your favorite cartoon show growing up?

“SpongeBob SquarePants.”

There are an unlimited amount of episodes, which kept me entertained for hours.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

The Cayman Islands. I’ve heard the water is clear, and I’ve always wanted to swim in that type of water.

The number of runs Sarasota Christian’s baseball team scored in its 3-1 win over Bayshore High March 26.

The Blazers host Southeast at 7 p.m. March 29.

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The number of hits Sarasota softball slugger Alexis Singleton notched in the Lady Sailors’ 6-0 win over Westerville (Ohio) March 26.

Sarasota improved to 14-4 with the win.

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The Angel Fish and Blue Dolphins faced each other last weekend at Glebe Park.

Budding soccer, football stars flock to Glebe Park

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Malakai Spears, 8

The Suncoast Sports Club’s soccer and NFL flag football seasons are under way at Glebe Park.

Both the soccer teams and the NFL flag football teams take over Glebe Park Saturday mornings for competitive fun. The NFL flag football team started its season March 24, while the soccer teams have been playing for a few weeks already.

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

BUILDING PERMITS

These are the Siesta Key building permits issued by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of March 12 through March 16, in order of dollar amounts.

Address

Permit

Applicant

6396 Midnight Cove Road 4079 Shell Road 5070 Commonwealth Drive 313 Beach Road 5052 Sandy Shore Ave. 915 Seaside Drive 5460 Azure Way 334 Avenida Leona 9397 Midnight Pass Road 8750 Midnight Pass Road 1355 Portofino Drive 5334 Siesta Cove Drive 8770 Midnight Pass Road 19 Whispering Sands Drive

Renovations Demolition Re-roof Enclosure Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Sewer Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical

John Alderfer Neil De Feo Mary Franck, trustee David Adams Frank Twichell Jr., trustee Marcella Nelson Thomas Golen Joseph Kundla Thomas Hess Lisel Garcia Anthony Mourad Gary Thorne Donald White Jack Hulse, trustee

Amount $56,250 $27,999 $15,500 $10,000 $7,960 $7,284 $6,420 $6,300 $5,900 $5,830 $5,743 $5,368 $4,775 $4,569

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

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This South Cocoanut home, which has six bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths, a pool and 9,042 square feet of living area, sold for $4 million.

South Cocoanut home tops sales Sarasota, for $1 million. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,700 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.3 million in 2010.

for $660,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths and 2,490 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $685,000 in 2010.

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O Casey Key LLC sold the Unit 5 condominium at 9008 Midnight Pass Road to Todd and Joy Smith,

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Brad Lerner, Sarasota, sold his Unit 201C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to William and Vivian McDorman, Sarasota,

Joan Lennon, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit W-34 condominium at 1308 Old Stickney Point Road to Glen and Jeanette Hale, of Marietta, Ohio, for $600,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,512 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,500 in 2006.

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Kristine Kingsbury, of Canton, Ohio, sold her home at 651 Aveni-

Michele Reilly and Susan Barna, trustees, and Michael Mastrangelo Jr., of Stockton, N.J., sold the Unit N-24 condominium at 5964 Midnight Pass Road to John Ren and Cathy Zhang, of Shanghai, China, for $375,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,043 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $112,300 in 1990.

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Wells Fargo Bank sold the home at 5125 Oakmont Place to Mark and Carol Kennedy, Sarasota, for $350,000. Built in 1977, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,206 square feet

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James and Mary Fonk, of Wauwatosa, Wis., sold their Unit G-12 condominium at 6157 Midnight Pass Road to Jennifer and Donald Dzen, of Ellington, Conn., for $275,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 1,192 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $330,000 in 2008.

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Guy Alland sold his Unit 503 condominium at 1255 Peppertree Drive to Peppertree LLC for $265,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,200 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $110,000 in 1989.

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A home in South Cocoanut tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Robert Bradbury, Lakewood Ranch, and Patricia Bradbury, Bradenton, sold their home at 725 Mangrove Point Road to Richard and Melissa Hall, of Avon, Ind., for $4 million. Built in 1982, it has six bedrooms, six-and-twohalf baths, a pool and 9,042 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.12 million in 1996.

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Living Lord Lutheran Church

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EASTER SERVICES

Fellowship Time 9:00 am

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Palm Sunday 8, 9:15, 10:45 am – Palm Crosses to be received Maundy Thursday 7 pm – Foot Washing & Stripping of the Altar Good Friday 7:00 pm Easter Celebration Sunday 8, 9:15 & 10:45 am Pastor Jeff Gross (Music, Brass Quintet, By Grace, Choir & Communion) Youth will serve pancake breakfast between all services.

6908 Beneva Road, Sarasota | 941.922.7595

In our new Sanctuary The Rev. Dr. Christopher Carlson, Pastor Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st Street Sarasota, FL 34243 941-355-4729

Palm Sunday Service

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April 6 (Good Friday)

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Easter Vigil - 6:30 am Festival Holy - 9:30 am Communion

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Find more than eggs in the back April 8 yard this Easter. Find Peace (Easter) Church, an open-minded and 10 AM authentic congregation of friends. Easter Egg Hunt Find the God of all the ages, After Easter Worship For toddlers whose love is beyond imagining.

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11 am – Worship Center

Easter Sunday Worship 7:00 am Outdoor Sunrise Service 8:30 am Traditional Resurrection Service 10:30 am Blended Resurrection Service

Easter Services

7:00 pm - Communion and Worhip Service with a presentation of The Mercy Testament by the Chancel Choir

“From the Crown to the Keys” Good Friday Communion Service

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9:00 - 11:30 am - Easter Egg Extravaganza - Everyone invited for a fun Morning. Egg Hunt, Crafts, Magic Show, Bounce House and picture with the Easter bunny. Free with registration required.

Easter Sunday, April 8th

5pm Lakewood Ranch Town Center 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Peace Presbyterian Church 10902 Technology Terrace Lakewood Ranch 34211

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Easter Sunrise Service

LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE RANCH

6:30am San Marco Plaza

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through grade 5

April 6-8

Holy Thursday, April 5th

9:00 and 10:30 am - Worship Services celebrating Christ’s Resurrection

Name & Address

2256 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota – 955-6479 – www.stpaulsarasota.org

Trinity United Methodist Church Saturday, April 7

Christ is risen!

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Easter Celebration Service

10am Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill Main Street LWR 10670 Boardwalk Loop

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Palm Sunday Worship Good Friday 7:00 pm 8:30 am Traditional Service “We Remember Calvary” 10:30 am Blended Service A Contemporary Tenebrae service Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Children’s Easter Celebration Modified Seder & Sat., April 7 ~ 1:30 to 3:30 pm Stripping of the Altar Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, Easter Story and Snack

Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Traditional Easter Celebration Service

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Bayfront Island Park

6:30 am (next to Marina Jack’s )

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Sarasota’s Most Beautiful Sunrise Easter Service on the Bay!

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Holy Week

Palm Sunday – 8:00am (spoken); 10:15am music and choir Maundy Thursday – 7:00pm Good Friday – noon & 7:00pm Holy Saturday – 5:00pm

Easter Services

8:00am – Eucharist with music 10:15am – Eucharist with music & Choir

Maundy Thursday - April 5

CHurCH oF THE NaTiviTy 941-355-3262 • www.churchofthenativity.com

Good Friday - April 6

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church

5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Fl Just 2 blocks south of University

An Episcopal Church serving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

7:30 AM - Stations of the Cross along Main Street 10:00 AM - Mass of the Pre-Sanctified Noon to 3:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Confessions

6116 Crestwood Avenue

(West of US 41 - North of Stickney Pt. Rd.)

www.pineshorespres.org • (941) 922-1597

Maundy Thursday Service – April 5th 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Easter Eve - Saturday, April 7 8:00 PM - The Great Vigil of Easter

Good Friday Sounds of the Soul – April 6th 6:00 p.m.

An Outdoor Worship Gathering Featuring Dr. Jonathan Spivey

Easter Day - Sunday, April 8 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 AM - Festive Choral Celebrations of the Eucharist of the Resurrection 1:00 PM - Bilingual (Spanish/English) Mass with special guest preacher Right Reverend J. Michael Garrison, Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of SW FL

Easter Egg Hunt – April 7th

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the Community Center

Easter Morning Services – April 8th Community Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. on Siesta Key Beach at the Pavilion Traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary with Full Choir & Brass

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Informal Worship Service 10:15 a.m. in Community Center

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Complimentary parking available at M&I Bank Parking Garage on McAnsh Square: April 5, 6:30-10 p.m.; April 7, 6:45 p.m. to midnight; April 8, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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BLACK DRESSER 8 drawer.

Nice!!! $199. Velvet (No phone calls please.)

BLACK DRESSER 8 drawer.

Nice!!! $199.

Velvet lined and cedar lined drawers.

Great condition.

BLACK DRESSER 8 drawer.

Nice!!! $199.

Velvet lined and cedar lined drawers.

Great condition.

941-929-8229. lined and cedar lined drawers. Great condition.

941-929-8229.

941-929-8229.

BOOKS: CHICKEN Soup For The Soul: stories BOOKS: CHICKEN Soup 30 For books, The Soul: stories that touch your heart. $3.00/ea.

BOOKS: CHICKEN Soup 30 For books, The Soul: stories that touch your heart. $3.00/ea.

941-360-3557. that touch your heart. 30 books, $3.00/ea.

941-360-3557.

DECORATOR ROUND wood table, glass top.

941-360-3557.

DECORATOR ROUND in wood table, glass$150. top. $50. Sewing machine wood cabinet, DECORATOR ROUND in wood table, glass$150. top. $50.

Sewing machine wood cabinet, 941-951-2190 $50.

Sewing machine in wood cabinet, $150.

941-951-2190 941-951-2190 DINNER BELL: O.S. Bell & Co., manufactured DINNER BELL: O.S. Bell$199. & Co., manufactured 1886, Hillsborough, Ohio.

941-356-3284.

DINNER BELL: O.S. Bell$199. & Co., manufactured 1886, Hillsborough, Ohio.

941-356-3284.

1886, Ohio. $199.

941-356-3284.

FULL Hillsborough, SET Ladies Golf Clubs, $75.

12 foot folding FULL Ladies Golf Clubs, $75. 12 foot folding Ladder,SET $25.

Call 941-918-1951.

FULL SET Ladies Golf Clubs, $75. 12 foot folding Ladder, $25.

Call 941-918-1951.

Ladder, $25. Call 941-918-1951.

POOL EQUIPMENT: Solar Cover Reel, $100.00.

POOL EQUIPMENT: Solar Cover Reel, $100.00.

Call 941-346-1564.

POOL EQUIPMENT: Solar Cover Reel, $100.00.

Call 941-346-1564.

Call 941-346-1564.

SKYLIGHT: 20”X43” opening, $100.

SKYLIGHT: opening, $100.

941-549-1056 or20”X43” 941-914-5902.

SKYLIGHT: 20”X43” opening, $100.

941-549-1056 or 941-914-5902.

941-549-1056 or 941-914-5902.

SLEEPER SOFA: Beige, $50. Oval light wood SLEEPER $50. Oval light wood dining set, 6SOFA: chairs Beige, $150. 315-806-3217.

SLEEPER $50. Oval light wood dining set, 6SOFA: chairs Beige, $150. 315-806-3217. dining set, 6GRILL: chairs $150.

315-806-3217.

TAILGATE Coleman, used twice, $75.

TAILGATE GRILL: used Woman's 26" class Coleman, act bicycle, liketwice, new, $75. $75.

TAILGATE26" GRILL: Coleman, used twice, $75.

Woman's 941-9231601. class act bicycle, like new, $75.

Woman's 26" class act bicycle, like new, $75.

941-9231601.

941-9231601.

WHEELCHAIR, LIKE new, $50/obo. Bumper WHEELCHAIR, $50/obo.

Bumper Guard (Dodge LIKE Truck),new, $50/obo.

Generator, WHEELCHAIR, LIKE $50/obo.

Bumper Guard Truck),new, $50/obo.

Generator, $50/obo.(Dodge Carpet Cleaner, $50/obo.

941-879-7884.

Guard Truck), $50/obo. $50/obo.

Generator, $50/obo.(Dodge Carpet Cleaner, 941-879-7884. $50/obo. Carpet Cleaner, $50/obo. 941-879-7884.

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1999 Convertible, 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles!Convertible, White/Grey 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles!Convertible, White/Grey Leather, $15,000.

941-383-6417.

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White/Grey Leather, $15,000. 941-383-6417.

Leather, $15,000. 941-383-6417.

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Garage/Moving/Estate Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Sales Garage/Moving/Estate Sales 2 SALES ON SIESTA KEY 2 SALES ON SIESTA KEY 2 9A.-2P.M. SALES- ON SIESTA KEY SATURDAY, MAR. 31

9A.-2P.M. SATURDAY, MAR. 31 1211 -NORTH VIEW DR. 9A.-2P.M. -NORTH SATURDAY, MAR. 31 1211 VIEW DR. Off Midnight Pass Rd. opposite St. Michaels 1211 NORTH VIEW DR. Off Midnight Pass Rd. opposite Catholic Church St. Michaels Off Midnight Pass Rd. opposite Catholic Church St. Michaels Catholic Church ANTIQUES: Welsh cupboard, child’s roll top ANTIQUES: Welsh washstand, cupboard, child’s roll top desk, oak mirror, plant stand, ANTIQUES: Welsh washstand, cupboard, child’s roll top desk, oak mirror, plant&stand, marble top table, primitive paintings, small fall desk, oak mirror, washstand, plant&stand, marble top table, primitive paintings, front desk; OTHER: Spode Christmassmall china,fall marble top table, primitive paintings, & small front OTHER: Spode china,fall set desk; of sterling, Ethan AllenChristmas hutch & chest, front OTHER: Spode Christmas china, set desk; of style sterling, Ethan Allen hutch & chest, Florida armoire, nice office desk suite, set of style sterling, Ethannice Allen hutch & chest, Florida armoire, office desk suite, office chair, chaise, porch wicker, under counter Florida style armoire, nice officeunder desk suite, office chair, chaise, porch wicker, counter refrigerator, chandelier, coffee table, chaise, office chair, chaise, porch coffee wicker,table, underchaise, counter refrigerator, yard tools,chandelier, man’s bike, extension ladder, refrigerator, chandelier, coffee table,ladder, chaise, yard tools, man’s bike, extension kitchenware and accessories. yard tools, man’s bike, extension ladder, kitchenware and accessories. kitchenware and accessories. ½ price at 1 PM; ½#sprice at 1AM PM; at 7:30 ½#sprice at 1AM PM; at 7:30 #s at 7:30 AM ************************************************** ************************************************** 9A.M.-1P.M. - SATURDAY, MARCH 31 ************************************************** 9A.M.-1P.M. SATURDAY, 77- PALM CIRCLE MARCH 31 9A.M.-1P.M. - PALM SATURDAY, MARCH 31 77 CIRCLE PALM ISLAND-OFF CANAL PALM CIRCLE PALM77ISLAND-OFF CANAL PALM ISLAND-OFF CANAL All Florida style: nice fountain, full bed set (no All Floridadinette, style: nice fountain, bed setbed, (no bedding), easy chairs, full sofa, sofa All Floridadinette, style: nice fountain, full bed setbed, (no bedding), easy chairs, sofa, sofa wall unit, patio sets, books, lamps, glassware, bedding), dinette, easy chairs, sofa,glassware, sofa bed, wall unit, patio sets, books, lamps, TVs, desks, chests, end tables, wall unit, patio sets,chests, books, end lamps, glassware, TVs, desks, tables, linens & kitchenware.

TVs, linens desks,&chests, end tables, kitchenware. linens & kitchenware. ½ price at noon. ½#sprice at noon. at 7:30 AM ½#sprice at noon. at 7:30 AM #s at 7:30 AM SALES BY JULIE MCCLURE. SALES

BY JULIE MCCLURE. ALL ITEMS PRICED. WELL STAFFED. NO SALES

BY JULIE MCCLURE. ALL ITEMS PRICED. WELL STAFFED. NO LONG LINES. ALL ITEMS PRICED. WELL STAFFED. NO LONG LINES. PICTURES AT: LONG LINES. PICTURES AT: www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net PICTURES AT: www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net 8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: 8TH ANNUAL GARAGE SALE: Saturday, MarchCOMMUNITY 31st., 8:30a.m.-1p.m.

University 8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 31st., University N. to Honore, right on 8:30a.m.-1p.m.

Cooper Creek. University Saturday, March 31st., 8:30a.m.-1p.m.

University N. to Honore, right onQuality Cooperhome Creek.furnishings, University Place, 40+ families.

N. to Honore, right onQuality Cooperhome Creek.furnishings, University Place, clothing40+ and families. much more!

Place, Quality home furnishings, clothing40+ and families. much more! clothing and much more!

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE AUCTION ART & ANTIQUES

ESTATE AUCTION ART ANTIQUES SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST& 1PM ESTATE AUCTION ART &@ SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST @ANTIQUES 1PM Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST @ 1PM Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm The sale will be held at our Auction Gallery Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm Thelocated sale willon bethe held at our Auction Gallery Southwest corner of Thelocated sale willon bethe held at our Auction Southwest cornerGallery of 301N & University Parkway. located on the Southwest corner of 301NEstate & University Parkway.

Quality Auction Featuring: 301NEstate & University Parkway.

Quality Auction Featuring: Victorian andEstate Custom Furniture, Clocks, Art, Quality Auction Featuring: Victorian and Custom Furniture, Clocks, Art, Pottery, Collectible Glass & China, Sterling Victorian and Custom Furniture, Clocks, Art, Pottery, Collectible Glass & China, Sterling Silver, Collectible Jewelry, Oriental Rugs, & More!

Pottery, Glass & China, Sterling Silver, Jewelry, Oriental Rugs, & More!

13% Buyer’s Premium Silver, Jewelry, Oriental Rugs, & More!

13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check 13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott 3% Bernstein Auctions AU3504 - AB2545 Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AU3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Elliott Bernstein Auctions AU3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos &Auctioneer more: www.auctionzip.com ID#8290 Photos &Auctioneer more: www.auctionzip.com ID#8290 Auctioneer ID#8290 ESTATE SALE ESTATE 7433 Curtiss (off SALE Gulf Gate Dr.) ESTATE 7433 Curtiss (off SALE Gulf Gate Dr.) Friday & Saturday, 8AM-2PM 7433 Curtiss (off Gulf Gate Dr.) Friday & Saturday, 8AM-2PM Contents of Home: Friday & Saturday, 8AM-2PM of Home: RattanContents Sofa, Loveseat, Chairs, Contents of Home: Rattan Buffet, Sofa, Large Loveseat, Drop-LeafChairs, Table, Rattan Sofa, Loveseat, Chairs, Buffet, Large Drop-Leaf Table, Ladder Back Chairs, Slant-front Desk, Buffet, Large Drop-Leaf Table, Ladder Baker Back Vanity,Chairs, CarvedSlant-front Bedroom Desk, Set, Ladder Chairs, Slant-front Desk, Baker Back Vanity, Carved Bedroom Set, Pair of Twin Beds, Baker Vanity, Carved Bedroom Set, Pairwith of Twin Beds, Game Table Chairs, Bookcases, Pairwith of Twin Beds, Game Table Chairs, Bookcases, Kitchenware, China, Glass, Lamps, Mirrors, Game Table with Chairs, Bookcases, Kitchenware, China, Glass, Lamps, Pictures, Records, Books, Mirrors, Kitchenware, China, Glass, Lamps, Pictures, Records, Books, Mirrors, Vintage Purses, Jewelry, Pictures, Records, Books, Vintage Purses, Jewelry, Collection of Angels, Vintage Purses, Jewelry, Collection of Angels, Animals, Turtles, Frogs, Owls, Collection ofFrogs, Angels, Animals, Turtles, Owls, Bunnies, Foxes, & More!!

Animals, Turtles, Frogs, Owls, Bunnies, Foxes, & More!!

Boxes, Lenox China, Oriental Items, Linens, Bunnies, Foxes, & More!! Linens, Boxes, Lenox Vintage & New China, HolidayOriental Decor, Items, Garage items, Boxes, Lenox China, Oriental Linens, Vintage & New Holiday Decor, Items, Garage items, Tropitone & Iron Patio Furniture, and more!!

Vintage & New Holiday Decor, Garage items, Tropitone & Iron Patio Furniture, and more!!

Tropitone & Iron Patio Furniture, and more!!

ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE Friday & Saturday, 8AM - 2PM FridayMarch & Saturday, 30th &8AM 31st- 2PM FridayMarch & Saturday, 30th &8AM 31st- 2PM March 30th & 31st 7607 Fairway Woods Dr., Sarasota 34238 7607 Fairway Woods Dr., Sarasota 34238 7607 Fairway Woods Dr., Sarasota 34238 Haviland & Noritake china; Villeroy & Boch; Haviland & 1962; Noritake china; Villeroy Boch; Holt Howard Waterford; Franz & porcelain; Haviland & 1962; Noritake china; Villeroy & Boch; Holt Howard Waterford; porcelain; Goebel; collectible glass; artFranz glass; gold HoltGoebel; Howardcollectible 1962; Waterford; porcelain; glass; artFranz glass; gold flatware; signed & #’d Alex Rodriguez and Barry Goebel; collectible glass; art glass; gold flatware; & #’d Alex Rodriguez Bondssigned baseballs; Chippendale sofa,and endBarry & flatware; signed & #’d Alex Rodriguez and Bonds baseballs; Chippendale endBarry & nesting tables; Stanley maple sofa, executive Bonds baseballs; Chippendale sofa, end & nesting tables; Stanley maple executive computer desk; corner desk; antique desk chair; nesting tables; Stanley maple executive computer desk; corner desk; antique desk pine chair; antique Jenny Lind bed; wingback chair; computer desk; Lind corner desk; antiquechair; desk pine chair; antique Jenny bed; wingback armoire; rosewood carved elephant table; antique Jenny Lind bed; wingback chair; pine armoire; rosewood carved elephant table; unique Art Deco dressing room/privacy screen armoire; rosewood carved elephant table; Art lamp Deco dressing screen &unique mirrored with glassroom/privacy shade, wrought iron Art lamp Deco dressing screen &unique mirrored glassroom/privacy shade,wrought wrought iron vanity bench & with demilune table; iron & vanity mirrored lamp with glass shade, wrought iron & demilune table; iron wrought iron & wickerbench lanai furniture; wrought & bamboo vanity & demilune table; iron wrought iron & folding wickerbench lanai furniture; wrought & bamboo screen with matching nesting tables; & folding wicker lanai furniture; wroughtnesting iron & tables; bamboo screen with matching black lacquer dining chairs & glasstop dining folding screendining with matching nesting tables; blackcontemporary lacquer chairs & glasstop dining table; glass and acrylic designer black lacquer dining chairs & glasstop dining table; contemporary glassArrben and acrylic designer coffee table & S/S lamps; of Italy leather table; contemporary glassArrben and acrylic designer coffee table & S/S lamps; of Italy leather contemporary dining chairs; zebra rugs; coffee table & S/S dining lamps;chairs; Arrbenzebra of Italy leather contemporary rugs; mirrored & wood pedestals; Asian art; contemporary dining chairs; zebra mirrored & wood pedestals; Asianrugs; art; silk trees, greenery & floral arrangements; mirrored & wood pedestals; Asian art; silk trees,ART: greenery floral arrangements; AFRICAN jungle&decor/ signed and #’d silk trees,ART: greenery &decor/ floral arrangements; AFRICAN jungle signed and #’d pictures/ paintings/ mirrors/ folding screen/ AFRICAN ART: junglemirrors/ decor/ folding signed screen/ and #’d pictures/ paintings/ accent pillows/ lamps/ rugs/ painted end table/ pictures/ paintings/ mirrors/ foldingend screen/ accent pillows/ lamps/ rugs/ painted table/ wall fountain/ accessories; large sailboats; accent pillows/ lamps/ rugs/ painted end table/ wallChico’s fountain/ accessories; largeHR sailboats; new clothing; Life Cycle stationary wallChico’s fountain/ accessories; largeHR sailboats; new clothing; Lifeand Cycle stationary bike; leopard golf bag; much more... new Chico’s clothing; Lifeand Cycle HR more... stationary bike; leopard golf bag; much bike; leopard golf bag; and much more...

Sale by Jackee Schulz SaleAtlantis

by Jackee Schulz Designs SaleAtlantis

by Jackee Schulz Designs Finest Quality!

All items priced!

Atlantis All Designs Finest Quality! items priced!

Finest Quality! All items priced!

ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE Saturday, March 31: – 9:00 – 1:00 (#’s @ 8) ESTATE SALE Saturday, 31: –(The 9:00 – 1:00 Sarasota (#’s @ 8) 4734 EastMarch Trail Drive Lakes) Saturday, March 31: – 9:00 – 1:00 Sarasota (#’s @ 8) 4734 East Trail Drive (The Lakes) 4734 East Trail Drive (The Lakes) Sarasota Nice sale of furniture, art, decorative items, Nice sale of furniture, art, decorative items, sterling, rugs, collectibles, china, tools, Nice sale of furniture, art, decorative items, sterling, rugs, collectibles, china, tools, patio furniture, etc.

Towle “Craftsman” sterling sterling, rugs, collectibles, china, tools, patio furniture, etc.

Towle “Craftsman” sterling flatware; woven silk rug; 4’ brass decorative patio furniture, etc.

“Craftsman” sterling flatware; woven silkTowle rug; 4’ brasswall decorative stands; Italian brazier, Ecuadorian hanging; flatware; woven silk rug; 4’ brasswall decorative stands; Italian brazier, Ecuadorian hanging; Spanish wall mirror; German wall clock; stands; Italian brazier, Ecuadorian wallclock; hanging; Spanish wall mirror; GermanAinsley wall Goebel-Wallis pottery dishes; china; Spanish wallpottery mirror;dishes; GermanAinsley wall clock; Goebel-Wallis china; black marble & brass coffee table; pair of Goebel-Wallis pottery dishes; Ainsley china; black & brass coffee table; of Sherrillmarble club chairs; wingback floralpair chair; black marble & brass coffee table; pair of Sherrill club chairs; wingback floral chair; antique chest; oriental china cabinet; Athens Sherrillchest; club chairs; floral chair; antique orientalwingback china cabinet; 1932 dining table/chairs; Henredon sofa;Athens glass & antique chest; oriental china cabinet; Athens 1932 Henredon sofa; glass brassdining tables;table/chairs; Henredon king bedroom set; Lane& 1932 dining table/chairs; Henredon sofa; glass brass tables; Henredon king bedroom set; Lane& cedar chest; antique desk; Singer sewing brass tables; Henredon king bedroom set; Lane cedar chest; antique desk; Singer sewing machine; Ekronen Dressler leather lounge chair cedar chest; antique desk; Singer sewing machine; Ekronen Dressler lounge chair & ottoman; aluminum patioleather set; wrought iron machine; Ekronen Dressler leather lounge iron chair & ottoman; aluminum patio set; wrought table w/4 chairs & 2 side tables; kitchen table & & ottoman; aluminum patio set;kitchen wroughttable iron & table w/4 chairs & 2 side tables; 4 chairs; excellent pots & pans; refrigerator and table w/4excellent chairs & 2pots side&tables; kitchen table & 4 chairs; pans; refrigerator small appliances; tools; lamps; etc. and 4 chairs; excellent pots & pans; refrigerator small appliances; tools; lamps; etc. and small appliances; tools; lamps; etc.

PREMIUM ESTATE LIQUIDATORS PREMIUM ESTATE LIQUIDATORS To benefit YMCA programs for at-risk kids PREMIUM ESTATE LIQUIDATORS To benefit YMCA programs for at-risk kids To benefit YMCA programs for at-risk kids GARAGE SALE in Gulf Gate, March 31st, GARAGE in Gulf Ave. Gate,Found March 8AM-2PM. SALE 6118 Camphor the 31st, right GARAGE SALE in Gulf Ave. Gate,Found March 8AM-2PM. 6118 the 31st, right guy, making meCamphor sell everything!

Collectibles, 8AM-2PM. 6118 Camphor Ave. Found the right guy, making me items, sell everything!

Collectibles, Antiques, Kitchen Furniture & more! guy, making me items, sell everything!

Collectibles, Antiques, Kitchen Furniture & more!

Antiques, Kitchen items, Furniture & more!

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Garage/Moving/Estate Sales HUGE 3 DAY ESTATE SALE HUGE 3 DAY ESTATE SALE HUGE 3 DAY ESTATE SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 30, SATURDAY 31ST

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, SATURDAY 31ST & APRIL 1ST. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, SATURDAY 31ST & APRIL Numbers out 1ST. at 8a.m. & APRIL 1ST. Numbers out at 8a.m.

Doors open 9a.m.-4p.m.

Numbers at 8a.m.

Doors openout 9a.m.-4p.m.

Doors open 9a.m.-4p.m.

8433 Palm Lakes Ct. 8433 Palm FL Lakes Ct. Sarasota, 34243 8433 Palm FL Lakes Ct. Sarasota, 34243 Sarasota, FL 34243 Over 25 clocks: Chelsea, Seth Thomas, Over calendar 25 clocks:clock, Chelsea, Seth Thomas, Ithach grandfather clocks, Over calendar 25 clocks:clock, Chelsea, Seth Thomas, Ithach grandfather clocks, extremely rare Simon Willard clock.

Ithach calendar clock, grandfather clocks, rare Simon Willard clock.

Overextremely 85 Lladro, over 100 Swarovski crystal extremely rare Simon Willard clock.

Over 85 Lladro, over 100 Swarovski crystal figurines, leather sofas, sterling silver, Over 85 Lladro, oversofas, 100 Swarovski crystal figurines, leather sterling silver, Tiffany & Co., 18 carat gold pocket watch: figurines, leather sofas, sterling silver, Tiffany & Co., carat gold pocket Ulysse Nardin.

518 sets of china: Royal watch: Doulton, Tiffany & Co.,518 carat gold pocket Ulysse Nardin. sets of china: Royal watch: Doulton, Minton, Rosenthal.

Crystal chandeliers, Ulysse Nardin.

5 sets of china:chandeliers, Royal Doulton, Minton, Rosenthal.

Crystal bedroom furniture, listed artists’ art, period Minton, Rosenthal.

Crystal chandeliers, bedroom artists’ art,statues period Americanfurniture, furniture,listed clowns, bronze bedroom furniture, artists’ art,statues period AmericanRemington, furniture,listed clowns, including antiquebronze nautical items, AmericanRemington, furniture, clowns, bronze statues including antique nautical items, linens, Christmas items, beautiful bedroom including Remington, antique nautical items, linens, items, beautiful bedroom suite, Christmas industrial kitchen cookware, David linens, items, beautiful bedroom suite, Christmas industrial cookware, David Winters Christmaskitchen collectibles, dining room suite, industrial kitchen cookware, David Winters Christmas collectibles, tables, many Hummels includingdining Largeroom Rare Winters Christmas collectibles, dining room tables, Hummels including Rare Pieces.many Russian silver egg, curio Large and china tables, many Hummels egg, including Large Rare Pieces.

Russian and china cabinets, lots of silver bric-a-brac,curio household full Pieces.

Russian egg, curio and china cabinets, lotsand of silver bric-a-brac, household full of furniture garage packed with tools. cabinets, lots of bric-a-brac, household full of furniture andCabriolet garage packed with tools.

1994 Audi Convertible, of furniture andCabriolet garage packed with tools.

1994 Audi Convertible, 1999 3.2 TL Acura.

1994 Audi Cabriolet Convertible, 1999 3.2 TL Acura.

1999 3.2 TL Acura.

For more details and pictures, go to: For more details and pictures, goEstate to: estatesales.net > Sarasota > Huge For more details and pictures, goEstate to: estatesales.net Sarasota > Huge Sale> ***RARE*** estatesales.net > ***RARE*** Sarasota > Huge Estate Sale or call Ken 941-356-3318 Sale ***RARE*** or call Ken 941-356-3318 or call Ken 941-356-3318 Estate Sale conducted by Estate Sale conducted by info: Antiques & Chatchkes for more Estate Sale conducted by info: Antiques & 941-356-3318 Chatchkes for more Antiques & 941-356-3318 Chatchkes for more info: 941-356-3318

General Merchandise General Merchandise

FOR SALE: Wine Collection, 90 bottles. Opus 1, General Merchandise FOR SALE: Wine Collection, 90 bottles.

Opus 1, 1983-1992.

Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon FOR SALE: Wine Collection, 90 bottles.

Opus 1, 1983-1992.

Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 1983-1989.

Chateau Lafite 1987.

1983-1992.

Mondavi Chateau Cabernet Lafite Sauvignon Reserve, 1983-1989.

1987.

941-954-4567.

Reserve, 1983-1989.

Chateau Lafite 1987.

941-954-4567.

941-954-4567.

Hobbies Hobbies

COSTUME JEWELRY, findings, supplies, beads, Hobbies COSTUME JEWELRY, supplies, display items.

Closeout,findings, March 31, 8 untilbeads, noon.

COSTUME JEWELRY, findings, 31, supplies, beads, display Closeout, 8 until noon.

Fantasticitems.

Bargains!

8231March Planters Knoll Terrace, display items.

Closeout, March 31, 8 until noon.

Fantastic Planters Knoll Terrace, Bradenton.Bargains!

Cash/CC.8231 941.538.1032 Fantastic Bargains!

Planters Knoll Terrace, Bradenton.

Cash/CC.8231 941.538.1032 Bradenton. Cash/CC. 941.538.1032

Business Opportunities Business Opportunities

JAN PRO CLEANINGOpportunities FRANCHISE: $950 Down Business JAN PRO Financing CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Available for growth, Includes JAN PRO Financing CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Available growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000for Month+ Required, Financing Available growth, Includes customers.

Earn up to $10,000for Month+ Call 941-907-8141 customers.

Earn up to $10,000 Month+ Call 941-907-8141 Call 941-907-8141

Help Wanted Help Wanted

AUTOMOTIVE Help DIAGNOSTIC WantedENGINEERING AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEERING MANAGER: Diagnose and manage the repair of AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEERING MANAGER: Diagnose and manage the systems, repair of high-performance vehicles’ engineering MANAGER: Diagnose and manage the systems, repair of high-performance vehicles’ including but not limited to engineering the testing, definition high-performance vehicles’ engineering systems, including but not limited to the testing, definition and verification of systems requirements; manage including but not to the testing, definition and verification of limited systems manage electronics upgrade andrequirements; enhancement; and and verification of systems manage electronics upgrade andrequirements; enhancement; and manage technician training.

Must have four years electronics upgrade and enhancement; and manage technician training. Must have four of experience in automotive engineering foryears high manage technician training. Must have four years of experience in automotive engineering for high performance vehicles. Please submit in duplicate of experience in automotive engineering for high performance Pleaseletter submit duplicate your resumevehicles. and cover to:in Suncoast performance vehicles.

Pleaseletter submit duplicate your resume and Director cover to:in Suncoast Pontiac, Lisa Ward, of Human Resources, your resumeWard, and cover of letter to: Resources, Suncoast Pontiac, Human 5005 S.Lisa Tamiami Director Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231.

Pontiac, Lisa Ward, Director of Human FL Resources, 5005 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231.

Suncoast Pontiac is an Equal Opportunity 5005 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231.

Suncoast Employer. Pontiac is an Equal Opportunity Suncoast Employer. Pontiac is an Equal Opportunity CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION Instructor (Sarasota, Employer.

CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION Instructor (Sarasota, FL) Teach motor disabled children (0-21 years) CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION Instructor (Sarasota, FL) Teach motor disabled children years) motor, cognitive, and self care skills.(0-21 Bachelor’s FL) Teach motor and disabled children (0-21 years) motor, care skills.

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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Conductive Education and 10 months of experience as a Conductor-Teacher degree or equivalent in Conductive Education and 10 monthsMail of experience a Conductor-Teacher required. resume to:asConductive Education 10 monthsMail of experience asConductive a Conductor-Teacher required. resume to: Education Center of Orlando, Attn: HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, required.

Mail resume Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Attn:to: HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Center of Orlando, Attn: HR, 3377 Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 32792.

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Condos/Apts. For For Rent Condos/Apts.

Rent Condos/Apts.

PALMAS 1BR/1.5BA +For Den,Rent 1,162

LAS sq/ft.

LAS 1BR/1.5BA Den, 1,162 Clean,PALMAS Gated, No Smoking, +No Pets, Aprilsq/ft.

1st, LAS PALMAS 1BR/1.5BA + Den, 1,162 sq/ft.

Clean, Gated, No Smoking, Pets, &April 1st, $940/mo. includes basic No cable water.

Clean, Gated, No Smoking, Pets, &April 1st, $940/mo. includes basic No cable water.

941-309-7439. $940/mo. includes basic cable & water.

941-309-7439.

941-309-7439.

PALMER RANCH: $995/mo. Furnished, 1st floor, PALMER RANCH: Furnished, 1st floor, 1BR, lanai, pools,$995/mo. tennis, fitness.

Short-term PALMER RANCH: Furnished, 1st floor, 1BR, lanai, pools,$995/mo. tennis, fitness.

Short-term $1095/mo.

716-308-8189.

1BR, lanai,716-308-8189. pools, tennis, fitness. Short-term $1095/mo. $1095/mo.

716-308-8189.

SMALL STUDIO for yearly rental on Siesta Key. SMALL STUDIO for yearly rental on Siesta Key. (on Water) $800/mo. + $200/utilities & laundry SMALL STUDIO for yearly rental on Siesta Key. (on Water) $800/mo. + $200/utilities & laundry privilege.

References required.

941-349-2460 or (on Water)References $800/mo. required. + $200/utilities & laundry privilege.

941-349-2460 or 941-685-9940. privilege.

References required.

941-349-2460 or 941-685-9940.

941-685-9940.

Affordable Affordable Senior Senior Housing Housing Affordable Senior Housing

JEFFERSON CENTER JEFFERSON CENTER 930 N. Tamiami Tr., JEFFERSON CENTER 930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236 930 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-953-9585

941-953-9585 941-953-9585 800-955-8771 TDD/TTY 800-955-8771 TDD/TTY RentalsTDD/TTY from 800-955-8771 Rentals from

Merchandise Wanted Merchandise Wanted SENIOR Merchandise LOOKING to purchase precious metals, Wanted SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals,

SENIOR LOOKING purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, to jewelry and antiques.

Please SENIOR LOOKING purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, to jewelry and antiques.

Please call Marc, 941-321-0707. time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707. call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Pools/Spas

Pools/Spas YOUR Pools/Spas Own Pool? We YOUR Own Pool? We

CLEAN CLEAN Chemicals! Kiss CLEAN YOUR Chemicals!

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Pool Service, OwnService, Pool?

Pool Pool Service,

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We Deliver Pool 941-724-0506.

941-724-0506.

Announcements Announcements Announcements

$427-$588 Rentals from $427-$588 $427-$588 Utilities & Cable Included Utilities & Cable Included Utilities & Cable Included

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Items Under $200 For Sale Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE

Condos For Sale Condos For Sale Condos For atSale COZY COVE: Large 2BR/2BA Turtle Beach with

COZY at Turtle Beach with water COVE: views Large and 2BR/2BA boat slips.

Comes newly COZY COVE: Large 2BR/2BA at Turtle Beach with water views slips.

Comes newly furnished and and readyboat to go………$329,000.

Call water views and boat slips. Comes newly furnished andRealty ready@ to941-993-5722. go………$329,000.

Call Siesta Beach furnished and ready to go………$329,000.

Call Siesta Beach Realty @ 941-993-5722.

Siesta Beach Realty @ 941-993-5722.

WHISPERING SANDS: 2BR/2BA Gulfside 55+, WHISPERING SANDS: 2BR/2BA Gulfside Lanai 55+, 1,575 sq/ft., 2nd flr. Turn-key furnished.

WHISPERING SANDS: 2BR/2BA Gulfside 55+, 1,575 2nd Turn-key furnished.

36’x8’,sq/ft., Steps toflr. Elevator, Laundry, Lanai Pool, 1,575 sq/ft., 2nd flr. Elevator, Turn-key furnished.

36’x8’, Steps Laundry, Lanai Pool, Clubhouse & Gym.toRecent New Heat/AC/Updated 36’x8’, Steps Elevator, Heat/AC/Updated Laundry, Pool, Clubhouse & Gym.to Recent Kitchen, Reduced by ownerNew $315,000 firm.

Clubhouse & Gym.by Recent New Heat/AC/Updated Kitchen, Reduced $315,000 firm.

199 Whispering Sandsowner Dr. #205, 941-346-0514.

Kitchen, Reduced by owner $315,000 firm.

199 Whispering Sands Dr. #205, 941-346-0514.

199 Whispering Sands Dr. #205, 941-346-0514.

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This week’s Crossword answers

Events Events

BUBBLES ORGANIC DOG WASH $12. 2nd & 4th.

Events BUBBLES ORGANIC DOG WASH $12. & 4th.

Sat. & Sun. 11am-4pm Clark Rd. & 2nd Mcintosh.

BUBBLES ORGANIC DOG WASH $12. & 4th.

Sat. & Sun. 11am-4pm Clark Rd. & 2nd Mcintosh.

941-400-7343.

Sat. & Sun. 11am-4pm Clark Rd. & Mcintosh.

941-400-7343.

941-400-7343.

Storage Storage

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure Storage STORAGE RV/ Clark Trailer.RdSecure facility, lowFACILITY monthlyBoat/ rentals, area.

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Clark Trailer.RdSecure facility, low monthly rentals, area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662. facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Business Opportunities

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2012

This week’s Cryptogram answers

1. A historian and a fortuneteller were discussing their professions. While the seer could not see too far ahead, the historian was mired in the past.

Both had a problem with time management.

2. Two crack managers were jousting over job status and pay levels. “I’m a captain of industry,” said one. “That’s nothing,” his rival fired back. “I’m a business major.”

12B

12B Classifieds YourObserver.com

PELICAN PRESS

THE SARASOTA OBSERVER/ THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Thursday, March 29, 2012

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Homes For Rent

Homes For Sale

3 BED 3 bath Home, 900 feet from Siesta Beach access. $2900.00 month. 1st, last, and security.

Annual 941-320-6000.

12B Classifieds LUXOR MHP

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$450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community.

Pets.

Homes ForNoRent 5811Home, 14th St. Bradenton.

3 BED 3 bath 900W.feet from Siesta Beach Estate Inc.security. access. Sarasota $2900.00Real month.

1st,Assoc., last, and Greg Nowak 941-809-6034 Annual 941-320-6000.

OSPREY: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, Partially furnished, MHP Fenced backyard,LUXOR Small pet ok. Lawn mowing $450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes. included, Non-smoking.

Yearly lease $1200/mo.

55+ community.

No Pets.

508-564-1720 Email: RAMJAM72006@aol.com 5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Real HOME Estate Assoc., Inc. SIESTASarasota KEY BEACH FOR RENT 941-809-6034 Big 3,200+Greg sq Nowak ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, Fireplace, 2Pool w/waterfall, Pavers.

Trayfurnished, ceilings, OSPREY: Bedroom 2 Bath, Partially Granite backyard, counters inSmall Gourmet kitchen.

Fenced pet ok.

LawnSeparate mowing Dining room.

4 good size bedrooms - 17x14, included, Non-smoking.

Yearly lease $1200/mo.

21x15, 15x14, Screened lanai.

508-564-1720 Email:13x12.

RAMJAM72006@aol.com Washer/dryer room. 2 car garage. Tile, wood and carpet Totally HOME renovated in RENT '06. Like new.

SIESTAflooring.

KEY BEACH FOR Freshly painted. to beach Big 3,200+ sq Bike ft, 4 walk bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 village. baths, Close to Out-of-Door Academy.

In Tray townceilings, Owner.

Fireplace, Pool w/waterfall, Pavers. $4,000/mo.

Call Mark 203 979-4774.

Granite counters in Gourmet kitchen. Separate Dining room. 4 good size bedrooms - 17x14, SIESTA KEY: Great updated Old Florida Home on 21x15, 15x14, 13x12. Screened lanai.

Heron Lagoon. New Kitchen with Granite Counter, Washer/dryer room. 2 car garage. Tile, wood and Gourmet Gas Range, Screened Pool, Dock on carpet flooring. Totally renovated in '06. Like new.

Lagoon, Walkway over Lagoon to Private Freshly painted. Bike walk to beach and village.

Beach with Cabana. Great for entertaining!!

Close to Out-of-Door Academy. In town Owner.

2+Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Unfurnished, W/D, $4,000/mo. Call Mark 203 979-4774.

Annual Lease. $3,200/mo. MLS#83956841 Owner/Agent 941-809-6760.

SIESTA KEY: Call Great updated Old Florida Home on Heron Lagoon. New Kitchen with Granite Counter, Gourmet Gas Range, Screened Pool, Dock on Lagoon, Walkway over Lagoon to Private Beach with Cabana. Great for entertaining!!

2+Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Unfurnished, W/D, Annual Lease. $3,200/mo. MLS#83956841 Owner/Agent Call 941-809-6760.

Annual, Seasonal & Vacation Rentals Available

76787

Dependable rental & property Annual, Seasonal & management services.

Vacation Rentals Available Sarasota/Siesta Key 941.552.4200 Dependable rental & property Heritage Oaks management services.

941.926.8844 Sarasota/Siesta Key Venice & Punta Gorda 941.552.4200 941.485.5421 Heritage Oaks Palm Island 941.926.8844 941.769.0313 Venice & Punta Gorda Boca Grande & Englewood 941.485.5421 941.964.2000 Palm Island michaelsaunders.com/rentals 941.769.0313 Boca Grande & Englewood 941.964.2000

Homes For Sale

$549,000 NORTH RINGLING AREA, WEST OF THE TRAIL Flair, uniqueness & personality like no other home! National Register of Historic Homes, 3BR/2.5BA w/ALL the conveniences of a new home +separate 1BR/1BA guest cottage.

Reduced $50K! $549,000 NORTH RINGLING AREA, Prudential Realty Services WESTElite OF THE TRAIL Harold Lasky 941.780.8514.

Flair, uniqueness & personality like no other home! National Register of Historic Homes, 3BR/2.5BA w/ALL the conveniences of a new home +separate 1BR/1BA cottage.

One Site for All Yourguest Needs!

Reduced $50K! Prudential Elite Realty Property SearchServices Harold Lasky- 941.780.8514.

Homes - Condos Golf Communities Foreclosures - Short Sales Real Estate Questions?

Go to my and Ask Larry One Sitewebsite for All Your Needs!

www.LarrySellsSarasota.com Property Search Homes - Condos - Golf Communities Thinking of Selling?

Foreclosures - Short Sales Call MeReal for an aggressive Internet plan Estate Questions? market your home.

Go totomy website and Ask Larry LARRY BRZOSTEK www.LarrySellsSarasota.com RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-993-3125 Thinking of Selling?

Call Me for an aggressive Internet plan to market your home.

LARRY BRZOSTEK RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-993-3125

SIESTA KEY, WOODSIDE ROAD: Refurbished 3BR Split plan. Minutes from Intercostal & Gulf, Boat Lift & Extra Dock, Large Screened Lanai & Pool, Close to School. REDUCED!! $675,000.

941-349-0686.

SIESTA KEY: Canal ROAD: - 222 Island Circle.

KEY, Grand WOODSIDE Refurbished Walk Split to public Village, pool,&dock, 3BR plan.beach/ Minutes from private Intercostal Gulf, 4/3/2,Lift excellent code. $899,900.

Boat & Extrain/out.

Dock, Built LargetoScreened Lanai & 941-475-9263.

Pool, Close to School. REDUCED!! $675,000.

941-349-0686.

76787

Cleaning A CLEANING EVEN YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW WILL APPROVE! Every time, guaranteed! Lic./Ins. THE SARASOTA OBSERVER/ Bonded.

Pamela, 941-320-0023. www.CleanTimeServices.com Thursday, March 29, 2012 BETTY’S HOUSECLEANING Service. High quality cleaning. Cleaning Reasonable rates. Licensed.

References. Call 941-650-6180.

A CLEANING EVEN YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

WILL APPROVE! Every time, guaranteed! Lic./Ins. Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Bonded. Pamela, 941-320-0023.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. www.CleanTimeServices.com Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342 BETTY’S HOUSECLEANING CLEANING: 15 years experience.Service.

LicensedHigh and quality rates. Licensed.

Insured. cleaning.

ReferencesReasonable available. 941-223-0411.

References. Call 941-650-6180.

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

24 Years Exp. Lic./Ins. Residential/Commercial.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Looking for year-round customers! Dottie, Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

941-321-6645.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342 MRS. MAIDS.15 Detailed & dependable cleaning CLEANING: years experience.

Licensed and services for your residence.

Enjoy freedom Insured. References available. 941-223-0411.from housecleaning. Bonded and Insured. For free FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning. estimates, call 941-400-3175.

24 Years Exp. Lic./Ins. Residential/Commercial.

QUALITY for CLEANING Service.

10 years experiLooking year-round customers!

Dottie, ence. Residential & Commercial. Call Anghelika, 941-321-6645.

941-204-3589.

MRS. MAIDS. Detailed & dependable cleaning RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING. services residence.

Enjoy freedom from Move-insfor andyour move-outs.

Also, assist with estate housecleaning.

Bonded and Insured. For free sales.

Free estimates.

941-465-9836. estimates, call 941-400-3175.

QUALITY CLEANING Service.

10 years experiFurniture Repair ence. Residential & Commercial. Call Anghelika, ALBERTO’S REFINISHING Of Fine Furniture, 941-204-3589.

Antiques, Gold Leaf, Cane, Rush, Upholstery.

RESIDENTIAL & 941-296-5427.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING. Quality Work. Call: Move-ins and move-outs. Also, assist with estate sales.

FreeImprovement/ estimates. 941-465-9836.

Home Remodeling

Out-Of-State Rentals

WANTED BREVARD, NC Cool Mountaintop House with View. 2BR/3BA, Pet Friendly. No Smoking, LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS $2,000/mo.

Owner: 941-383-6844.

For Qualified Waiting Clients Real Estate Wanted Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals WANTED 941-356-5610 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS Personalized attention

For Waiting withQualified professional honest Clients advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-356-5610

WE CAN BUY your over financed house. No cost email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com to you. Save your credit! Call 941-893-4305 Personalized attention Vacation/Seasonal with professional honest Rentals advice.

25 Years Experience References available BEACH FRONT SUNSET- BEACH, LBK. 2BR/2BA. Pool, spa. No pets. 2-3 mo. rental. Available May-Dec., 2012. Jan-March 2013. 248-330-7675.

WE CAN BUY your over financed house. No cost IMMACULATE, 2BR/2BA, 1 car to you. Save yourFURNISHED, credit! Call 941-893-4305 garage, pool home in Venice. Close to everything.

BookVacation/Seasonal now for next Season at discount rates. Lots Rentals of other properties also available. 941-441-7120 BEACH FRONT SUNSET BEACH, LBK. 2BR/2BA. or 800-568-0806.

Pool, spa. No pets. 2-3 mo. rental. Available ON BEACH or Bay!!

1-3 Bedrooms, Weekly or May-Dec., 2012.

Jan-March 2013. 248-330-7675.

Monthly. Available Immediately.

IMMACULATE, FURNISHED, 2BR/2BA, 1 car Seaside Management, 941-923-6077. garage, pool home in Venice. Close to everything.

Book now for next Season at discount rates. Lots Waterfront Property of other properties also available. 941-441-7120 or BY800-568-0806.

OWNER: Siesta Key #1 Beach, Siesta Dunes Condominium, Gulfside, 2BR/2BA, Weekly 2nd Flr. ON BEACH or Bay!!

1-3 Bedrooms, or Condo Available with upgrades.

Covered Parking w/ Monthly.

Immediately.

Storage, Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub, Tennis Court, Seaside Management, 941-923-6077.

BBQ’s, Beach Deck, Outstanding on-site rental program. Together with a 2003 White Waterfront Property Mustang, Auto, V6 Convertible, 53K Miles, Mint condition. $429,900.

BY OWNER: Siesta Key #1Package: Beach, Siesta Dunes 941-349-1643 forGulfside, appt.

Condominium, 2BR/2BA, 2nd Flr. Condo with upgrades. Covered Parking w/ Storage, Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub, Tennis Court, BBQ’s, Beach Deck, Outstanding on-site rental program. Together with a 2003 White Mustang, Auto, V6 Convertible, 53K Miles, Mint condition. Package: $429,900.

941-349-1643 for appt.

Lots/Acreage For Sale SIESTA KEY: Grand Canal - 222 Island Circle.

Sarasota Memorial Park: TWO Grave sights Walk to public beach/ Village, private pool, dock, together. Valued $3,800/ea. Priced $4,000 for 4/3/2, excellent in/out. Built to code. $899,900. both. Call 941-312-6677.

941-475-9263.

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Manufactured Homes PARK EAST CLUB 2BR/2BA + Den (located next to Sarasota Square Mall). 55+ Community with Clubhouse & Oversized Heated Pool. Dogs & Rentals not allowed. Lot Rent 537 includes Lawn Care. 90% Furnished with W/D in House & Large backyard. Roof over, Siding, & New room Manufactured Homes completed 8 years ago. Original cost $82,000.

PricedEAST for Quick Sale at $26,900.

PARK CLUB 2BR/2BA + Den (located next CallSarasota Elliot 941-284-7917. to Square Mall). 55+ Community with Clubhouse & Oversized Heated Pool. Dogs & Out-Of-State Rentals not allowed. Lot RentRentals 537 includes Lawn Care.

90% Furnished W/D in House & Large BREVARD, NC Cool with Mountaintop House with backyard.

Roof over, Siding, &NoNew room View. 2BR/3BA, Pet Friendly.

Smoking, completed 8 years ago.

Original cost $82,000. $2,000/mo. Owner: 941-383-6844.

Priced for Quick Sale at $26,900.

Call Elliot 941-284-7917.

Real Estate Wanted

Lots/Acreage For Sale

OYSTER BAY LANDING

Sarasota Memorial Park: TWO Grave sights together. Valued $3,800/ea. Priced $4,000 for both. Call 941-312-6677.

Sarasota Mainland Waterfront Homesites $1.2M. Non Waterfront $600K

Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

Prudential Elite Realty Services Rita Ferrell Lasky 941.780.3579 OYSTER BAY LANDING

Want to find a great deal on something you’ve always dreamed of?

Sarasota Mainland Waterfront Homesites PALMA SOLA BAY LAND: 3.9 acres of waterfront $1.2M. Non Waterfront $600K approved for 7 homes and 5 docks or use as a single estate. $1,499,000. Will consider exchange Prudential Elite Realty Services for income property or Sarasota waterfront home.

Rita Ferrell Lasky Marcia Wood, Broker, 941-350-2285.

941.780.3579

Adult Care Services

PALMA SOLA BAY LAND: 3.9 acres of waterfront approved for 7 homes and 5 docks or use as a LENDING HAND, INC. exchange single estate.A$1,499,000.

Will consider Caregivers/Companions, Hourly 24/7 Care, for income property or Sarasota waterfront home.

Transportation, Social Outings, Dr. Appts., Marcia Wood, Broker, 941-350-2285.

Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Respite Care.

Phone: 941-809-3725

Adult Care Services

IN-HOME CARE/ COMPANIONSHIP/ A LENDING HAND, INC.HOMEMAKINGCaregivers/Companions, available all hours; days, nights, weekends.

Hourly 24/7 Care, CallTransportation, 377-4465 forSocial moreOutings, information or visit Dr. Appts., our website @ www.eldercaresarasota.com Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Respite Care.

Lic. #30211372 Bonded & Insured.

Phone: 941-809-3725

Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

You never know what you’ll find in the classifieds!

R.J. DAVIS WHOLESALE FLOORING, LLC. Home Improvement/ Remodeling 20 Years Licensed and Insured. 941-586-8996.

HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Reliable & TIM’S HANDYMAN SERVICES. One call does it Prompt. 25 Years Experience 5 Years in Bradenton all - everything! 40 years experience. Call Tim Area. Flooring, Masonry, Doors, Carpentry and 941-726-3144, 941-600-4177.

Water Damage ... etc. Call Scott at 941-536-1770. scottmwoolf1@gmail.com

Home Services

R.J. CHANNELS DAVIS WHOLESALE FLOORING, Rocky LLC. 120 + Locals, $29.99/mo.

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941-586-8996.

Satellite & Service Authorized Dish Network TIM’S HANDYMAN SERVICES. One call does it Retailer, 941-554-8078. all - everything! 40 years experience. Call Tim 941-726-3144, 941-600-4177.

Painting/Wallpapering

Visit us online at www.yourobserver.com

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Home Services Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair 120 CHANNELSWallpaper + Locals, $29.99/mo.

Rocky and retexturing. installation & removal, Satellite & Service Authorized Network pressureSales washing.

Residential & Dish commercial, Retailer, condos. 941-554-8078.

Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Painting/Wallpapering RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior.

CARLO DATTILO & insured.

Pressure Washing.PAINTING. WallpaperLicensed Removal.

Drywall Interior/ painting Reliable. including drywall repair Repairs. Exterior Reasonable.

Professional. and retexturing.

WallpaperReferences installation &available. removal, 30+/years experience. pressure washing. Residential & commercial, Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, condos.

Honest & reliable. Free estimates. rlsteakley@comcast.net 941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Pet PAINTING. ServicesInterior/Exterior.

RICK STEAKLEY Pressure Wallpaper Removal. Drywall BUBBLESWashing.

ORGANIC DOG WASH Repairs.

Reasonable.1st Reliable.

HOME SERVICE dog Professional. $25/each, 30+/years experience.

References available. additional $15.

TUE. 941-400-7343.

Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. Brown Avenue rlsteakley@comcast.net near Bee Ridge and 41 behind Sleep King (new owner). First day FREE. Grooming by Mark.

Services Meet and greet Pet and get a treat. 941-554-4620.

BUBBLES ORGANIC DOG WASH HOME SERVICE Tile 1st dog $25/each, additional $15. TUE. 941-400-7343.

DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. Brown Avenue ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS near STEVE Bee Ridge and 41 behind Sleep King (new owner). First day FREE. Grooming by Mark.

PROFESSIONAL MARBLE Meet and greet and get a TILE treat.&941-554-4620.

INSTALLATION

Tile

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813-335-3794 a Free & Quote or 813-531-4298.

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HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Reliable & Furniture Repair Prompt. 25 Years Experience 5 Years in Bradenton ALBERTO’S Of Fine Furniture, Area.

Flooring,REFINISHING Masonry, Doors, Carpentry and Antiques, Gold...Leaf, Cane, Upholstery.

Water Damage etc. Call ScottRush, at 941-536-1770.

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Any Make,SUNCOAST Any Model, TRANSPORTER Any Condition.

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ChristyYourNeff Siesta Key Connection....

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1416 Casey Key Villa Toscana 1.5 Acre Gulf-to-Bay Estate Casual Elegance In a Tropical Garden $5.2 Million

1260 Dolphin Bay Way #501 Much sought-after top floor 3 bedroom, 3 bath end unit with full Intracoastal views.

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1907 Magnolia St. Charming 3BR/2BA in walking distance to Southside School.

Minutes to downtown and Siesta.

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Expanded 3BR/2BA cottage overlooking Heron Lagoon, Mexican tile floors and original knotty pine ceilings add to the charm and character. Canoe or kayak from your private deck on the gently flowing waters of the 1.5 mile long lagoon. $499,900 MLS A3952052

2910 Casey Key Villa bella rosa Neo-Classical Estate.

100 Ft. Bayfront Property $3.350 Million

1608 Casey Key casa mia Gulf-to-Bay with Walls of Glass Panoramic Azure Views $1.95 Million

Realtor® Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 5145 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL

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1613 BayshoRe Road 170 Ft. of Shoreline on Blackburn Point 1.39 Acres on Subdividable Lot $1.199 Million

Pamela J. Hagan

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LuxuryPropertyInSarasota.com Solymar - Sparkling Gulf views of Big Pass with a private beach are yours within this nine member gated community. Endless water views from two terraces and a striking lagoon styled pool with waterfall. This is a rare opportunity to own an impressive 4 bedroom, 3,892 square foot pool house estate that captivates you from the moment you enter.

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Jenn LaGasse-Flanders

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Century 21 Dockside Realty Associates 408 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key | FL | 34228

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Judie Berger 1229 Point Crisp Road $3,200,000

Brand New Siesta Key bay front home on magical 1 acre lot with dock, lift and infinity pool

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5415 Azure Way - $1,500,000

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761 Siesta Key Circle - $999,000

1240 Northport Drive - $950,000

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5300 Ocean Blvd #903 - $699,000 Gulf front condo - Beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bath with panoramic views

Judie Berger, PA, ABR, GRI

UNDER CONTRACT 5911 Midnight Pass Road #201 - $369,000

757 Tropical Circle - $799,000 7154 Wainscott Court - $499,000 5044 Faberge Place - $315,000

874 Placid Lake Drive - $299,000

524 N Spoonbill Drive - $1,150,000 1245 Sea Plume Way - $1,150,000 1919 Grove Street - $745,000 9393 Midnight Pass Road #401 - $300,000

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“I’m too anal retentive to just let it pile up,” Hall says, stepping away from the all-too familiar glow of his computer screen.

By the time this interview is over, there will be a dozen more emails to sort through. And Hall, who this season was promoted to festival director, will have another 12 hours left to his workday.

With the festival just two weeks away, the SFF staff is operating in high gear. Phones incessantly are ringing, merchandise is being disseminated, hotel accommodations are being made, and film guides are piling up.

“As a style of working, I like it,” Hall says of the March rush. “You can hyper focus. But you can’t obsess over the films, because it’s a finite thing. You either meet your deadlines or you don’t. It’s not like meeting quarterly with stockholders.”

Actually, meeting quarterly with stockholders sounds less stressful.

A part-time Sarasota resident, Hall has more on his mind than just movies.

Back home in Brooklyn, N.Y., his wife, Jessica, is nine months pregnant with their second child, a boy, due the week after the festival.

“Apparently I’m crappy at family planning,” Hall says dryly. “I’m going to go from no sleep to no sleep.”

Hired in 2004 as the festival’s director of programming, the 41-year-old Michigan native steadily climbed to the top of the festival food chain.

One of only a handful of yearround staffers, Hall was promoted in 2010 to artistic director. Two seasons later, it was announced

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The Sarasota Film Festival runs April 13 through April 22. Tickets are available at the SFF box office inside the Hollywood 20 lobby. For more information, call 364-9514 or visit sarasotafilmfestival.com. that he would serve as director, a promotion festival president and board Chairman Mark Famiglio says was a no-brainer.

“The most appetizing thing about Tom Hall is watching him operate in a staff meeting three weeks before the festival,” Famiglio says. “He’s not just a movie geek. He’s a great manager. He’s organized, and he cares deeply about the independent film community.”

Hall grew up in Flint, Mich., where he spent much of his childhood hanging out in mall movie theaters.

His parents were avid card players. To keep their two sons occupied during bridge games, they would drop them off a nearby multiplex, where Hall and his younger brother would slip between movies all day.

Technically, it was illegal, but the theater employees found the kids so endearing, they turned a blind eye to the sneakiness. As a result, Hall watched more R-rated movies in the 1970s than most adults three times his age.

“It really shaped my youth,” he says with a chuckle. “Flint wasn’t exactly an arts and cultural hotbed. Watching all those movies as a kid — it’s one of the main reasons why I got into film.”

This also explains his movie-

viewing fortitude.

This year, he and fellow programmers, Magida Diouri and Caley Fagerstrom, screened more than 1,000 independent films.

From this glut they selected 235 projects — a combination of narrative live action and animated features, shorts and documentaries gleaned from attending other festivals and viewing hundreds of filmmaker submissions.

“Ninety-five percent of what plays in our festival will probably never play in Sarasota again,” Hall says. “It’s really like a curatorial process. You’re putting brackets around a year, and you’re saying, ‘Here’s what’s interesting now.’

There’s so much stuff out there it’s impossible for people to see it all.

As a curator you want people to trust you. We have a diverse audience, and I’m casting a wide net.”

As the festival’s gatekeeper, Hall has the final say on every piece of cinema. This responsibility is one of the best and worst parts of the job.

“It’s heartbreaking,” Hall says of rejecting films. “We said yes to 235 people and no to 800.”

And, then, there’s the matter of star wattage.

To the average mainstream moviegoer, the Sarasota Film Festival is a glittery, red carpet event that draws celebrities to the area. Last year it was Christopher Plummer, Geena Davis and Harry Connick Jr. This year it’s Frank Langella.

To Hall, the fixation on celebrities is a nuisance.

The consummate professional, Hall says he could care less about the celebrity status of his festival attendees.

In fact, in eight years he’s only

Frank Langella in “Robot & Frank.”

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POPULAR MECHANICS After watching “Robot & Frank” warm the hearts of moviegoers at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival director Tom Hall embarked on a serious mission to bring the movie and its star, Frank Langella, to Sarasota.

Directed by Todd Solondz, the movie is a touching and unlikely buddy comedy set in been star struck twice: when the festival hosted documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog and actress/director Liv Ullmann, both of whom Hall had admired for years.

“People make a big deal about the getting a major star, but I’ve never thought about it like that,” he says. “I’m passionate about their work and interested in what they’re doing, but hobnobbing? I wouldn’t even use that word.”

This doesn’t mean he’s jaded. He’s just too studious to get caught up in the glitz and glam-

the not-so-distant future.

Langella stars as an aging jewel thief who bonds with his caretaker robot (voice by actor Peter Sarsgaard).

“We knew it was perfect for Sarasota,” Hall says. “I only hope people cast aside any preconceptions they might have about it. It’s a touching movie and a real crowd-pleaser.” our of the thing, a character trait his colleagues are well aware of, especially Famiglio.

“He visited us at the Nantucket Film Festival last year,” Famiglio says. “We couldn’t even get Tom to hang out and have lunch because he was stuck in movie theaters all day. He’s totally committed to viewing and analyzing every film.

He lives and breathes it.”

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+ SeaFair art yacht drops anchor in Sarasota Get your sea legs and appreciate fine art at once?

Sounds like the perfect double whammy to me. SeaFair, the $40 million mega yacht that doubles as an art gallery, docked this week at Marina Jack.

At 228 feet, it’s the largest commercial ship on the Intracoastal Waterway and the world’s first mobile yacht venue.

Last season it turned into a floating cultural hub when it opened its cabin doors to local artists and collectors. This year will likely be no different thanks to a program that includes artist receptions and lectures.

This year it’s back with a collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, glass, contemporary design, jewelry and sitespecific installations.

Its inventory even includes a rare Joan Miro painting valued at $750,000 and a Paul Klee work worth $1.2 million.

(Apparently you can fit a lot in a mega yacht.) Mainstream contemporary works by Warhol, Lichenstein, Indiana and Bacon will also be for sale.

On a local level, the fair will feature work by Sarasota artists Florence Putterman and Alina Eydel, designer and craftsman Phil Stapleton and furniture designer Chad Jensen.

SeaFair will be open from noon to 7 p.m. March 30 to April 2. Tickets are $20 at the door; $25 for a multi-day ticket; and $30 for a priority boarding ticket. For a complete schedule of events, call 239-949-5411 or visit expoships.com.

Guitarist/singer Robert Garcia recently left New Jersey to lay down roots in Sarasota, where his covers of classic rock songs will be fully appreciated at area watering holes.

“It appeals to a specific demographic,” Garcia says. “Forty-five to 60-year-olds is the real sweet spot — any older

for 4:30 p.m. April 1, at Pelican Alley in Nokomis and 6 p.m. April 1, at the Blue Owl in downtown Sarasota. Typical of a Gulf Coast newcomer, he thinks he can get from Nokomis to downtown Sarasota in 30 minutes … in the middle of season.

Best of luck to you, Rob. Oh, and welcome to Sarasota.

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+ New Opera House name a noted tribute In a generous move, Casiana Schmidt, wife of William Schmidt, announced Sunday at the 30th anniversary party of Maestro Victor DeRenzi that she and her husband were “relinquishing” the name of the Sarasota Opera’s theater, known for the past several years as The William F. Schmidt Opera Theater, and renaming it “The Verdi Theater.” The Schmidts said they were doing this to honor deRenzi’s 30th anniversary as artistic director of Sarasota Opera and because it is the only opera house in the world that will have performed every note Verdi wrote.

DeRenzi set out to perform every opera, song, instrumental, chamber and choral work Verdi composed, and he has almost accomplished his goal. Although a few other opera companies have attempted to perform all of Verdi’s operas, no one, to date, has presented the composer’s entire output of music.

+ Downtown bayfront embraces diversity

“Where Do You Fit In?” by Ella Emmett, Dalton Jett, Sara Martin and Palmer Mays

and you typically get people who like more of a big band/swing type of sound.”

Since arriving in town this month, Garcia has been busy booking gigs from Punta Gorda to Bradenton Beach. He’s currently in the midst of knocking out 23 performances in nine days.

His next two are slated

I never thought I loved billboards until “Embracing Our Differences” splashed the Sarasota bayfront with colossal art celebrating diversity.

These billboards, with their messages of acceptance, love and self-esteem, were a muchwelcome addition to Island Park.

Now in its ninth year, the campaign, which last year attracted 277,000 people, has grown into a major exhibition, drawing submissions from student artists all over the word.

This year more than 4,502 submissions poured in from 53 different countries.

You think Sarasota Film Festival director Tom Hall (see this week’s Diversions cover story)

has a tough job? Try choosing 39 entries out of 4,000 submissions.

The exhibit runs April 1 through May 28.

Look for work by students at Lakewood Ranch, Booker and Riverview high schools, as well as Phillippi Shores Elementary, Pine View School and Out-of-Door Academy.

“Where Do You Fit In?” by Phillippi Shores second-graders

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Ella Emmett, Dalton Jett, Sara Martin and Palmer Mays should do art teacher Petie Brown proud.

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“Joseph’s Coat” is artist James Turrell’s first and only Florida Skyspace exhibit. It’s also his largest.

Sky-high Worship In an effort to find a little peace and quiet, my husband and I hit up the Ringling Museum’s new Skyspace exhibit. What we found was more peace and quiet than two antsy people could handle.

Funny how a hole in the ceiling can change your perspective.

As I write this, I’m trying to conjure up the peace I felt last week, when I stretched out on my back and stared at the sky for an hour as it shifted from baby blue to black.

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I can’t remember the last time I sat that still for that long, doing and saying absolutely nothing — a personal feat that was as miraculous as the view.

What was it that elicited this calm? And even more pressing:

Why was my husband, with his restless leg syndrome, experiencing a similar ease?

For these answers I suggest you go see James Turrell’s Skyspace exhibit at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

The photo you see at left, which, by the way, is one of only two images Turrell will let you see of the space, doesn’t do it justice.

Similarly, neither will this story. But I’ll try.

As some of you know, last summer I had my first baby. He’s about 10 months old now, which means a new sense of normalcy has settled over my household.

Quiet, contemplative pursuits, such as watching the sunset with my husband, have taken a backseat to bathing, diapering and feeding a child whose favorite activities include screeching and throwing Tupperware.

Rather than accept a fate devoid of tranquility, I decided to meet it head-on inside the zen confines of Turrell’s new Skyspace.

To share in my solitude, I brought my frazzled husband, who coincidentally shares a name with the space: Joseph.

(Turrell named the installation “Joseph’s Coat,” presumably after a certain Technicolor jacket.)

Viewing it during the sunset light program had been on my bucket list since singer Meklit Hadero revealed during her performance this season at the Ringling International Arts Festival that a similar Skyspace inspired the first track on her latest album.

“Walk up, walk up, straight through the roof, straight through the hole in the ceiling, take your place in the sky … ” Dreamy and atmospheric, the song had me hooked before the refrain. I couldn’t wait to take my place in the sky.

As instructed by the museum staff, we arrived 30 minutes prior to sunset. The sun was still blind-

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At 3,000 square feet, I knew “Joseph’s Coat” was Turrell’s largest Skyspace to date and the only one of its kind in Florida. I knew it had a 35-foot-high canopy, a square aperture in the ceiling and a central viewing area surrounded by columns.

Although I’d written about the space before and once toured it during museum hours, I was told the sunset program, an hour-long “show” complete with synchronized LED lights, was a mystical wonder and hard to describe unless you saw it in person.

I purposely avoided reading any reviews of it so I could experience it with an open mind. For all I knew, it was highbrow version of a Pink Floyd laser light show.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

A dozen or so people were spread out on yoga mats and blankets, gazing quietly at the open ceiling, like alien believers waiting to be beamed up to their mothership.

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James Turrell has spent decades turning a volcanic crater outside of Flagstaff, Ariz., into an observatory for skylight, solar and celestial phenomenon.

We took a spot on the benches surrounding the center and began the tedious process of waiting. Because we had arrived 30 minutes before sunset, we had to wait 30 minutes for the show to begin.

Far more important than having a blanket is having patience.

Watching the sun set in “Joseph’s Coat” is not like popping the cork on a bottle of wine and watching it with your friends on the beach.

Communing with nature is not a party.

The first set of lights was so subtle, we weren’t even sure the show had begun.

Had we eaten dinner earlier, we might have been more patient.

“I think it started,” I whispered in Joe’s ear.

“I feel like I’m in a Roman fighting arena,” he whispered back.

Our stomachs were growling like angry beasts.

Some of the people on blankets were doing yoga. The rest were motionless, evidently better suited for rumination than my husband and I.

“Stop shaking your leg,” I whispered.

“It’s shaking the whole bench.”

It was distracting, but not nearly as distracting as the old guy across the room that repeatedly cleared phlegm from his throat.

I decided the hippies on the floor were on to something, so I stretched out on the bench, plopping my feet on Joe’s lap and my head on my purse. It wasn’t a comfortable position, but it significantly changed the way I saw the aperture.

The sky was periwinkle at this point.

Birds were gliding past. The clouds looked like vapors shifting like veils of fine cotton from left to right, a slow procession, like the trail of a wedding gown sliding down a church aisle.

Every so often I’d hear an airplane buzzing in the distance and each time the sound got louder I prayed it would cut through my piece of the sky.

I squinted my eyes and blurred the edges of the canopy out of focus so that the sky and the ceiling bled into one. Putting brackets around the sky forces you to focus on it. Manipulating it with washes of color turns it into art.

I let go.

When the lights really kicked into high gear, flooding the canopy with a slow succession of pinks and oranges, greens and purples, I exhaled so loudly I think I rattled the yogis.

My mind grew quiet. Where once I heard throat clearing, I heard white noise, a soft nothing.

For 45 more minutes I lay this way.

It was at once serene and powerful, comforting and eerie. I felt infinitesimal in all the best ways. I felt as my son must have felt the first time he stared at a mobile.

Awestruck.

Unbelievably, Joe was also still. I smiled.

We had achieved peace.

When the program ended and the house lights came on, I turned to my silent other half with curiosity.

“You were so zen,” I said sweetly.

“Yeah,” he replied. “I was asleep.”

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From the onset, Eva believes she has given birth to a monster. Kevin’s incessant wailing, refusal to talk, continuing to wear diapers until the age of 6 and tormenting his little >> ‘We Need sister (to the point of putting out her eye) have little effect on husband to Talk About Kevin’ I was literally shaking upon exiting Franklin (John C. Reilly). As Kevin develops into a full-blown, manipulathe theater after having seen “We tive psychopath, Eva’s fears intensify.

Need to Talk About Kevin.” Was it Meanwhile, Franklin buys the kid the powerfully disturbing subject matter or the masterful performance a bow and arrow. They never talk

by Tilda Swinton that caused it? I’m about Kevin.

After the massacre, Eva chooses still not certain. to remain in the town where it In this fascinating piece of filmoccurred. It almost seems an act making, Swinton plays a mother of penance on her part for hav(Eva) who desperately attempts to bond, relate and love her son, Kevin ing brought Kevin into this world.

Everyone hates her. She endures (played respectively by Rock Duer, Jasper Newell and Ezra Miller). The violent confrontations by the victims’ parents, paint being thrown on her battle begins at conception and house and car and venomous verbal continues after he becomes a mass murderer. Everything that happens in attacks. Eva retreats from reacting ... between is presented in rapid flash- it’s her cross to bear.

Director Lynne Ramsay backs (Swinton’s coiffures are key in (“Ratcatcher”) pulls out all the following the sequence of events).

stops, creating textured visuals to intensify the horror. She employs the color red in almost every shot. In an opening sequence, Eva is participating in Spain’s La Tomatina tomato tossing festival. It’s so trippy to behold, you can’t believe what you’re seeing. Red paint, red wine, red jam, red soup cans most certainly represent the blood she believes to have on her hands.

“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a film that feels so real, it hurts to watch. At times, I felt myself squirming at what was playing out on screen. The magnificent Academy Award winner Swinton (“Michael Clayton”) is overwhelmingly responsible for elevating this film to greatness. Her portrayal of a tortured soul is the best performance I’ve seen in ages.

“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a film that doesn’t preach, judge or give answers. It’s a work of art.

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Michael Donald Edwards’ brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare’s familiar “Hamlet” succeeds at sparking an almost edge-of-your-seat renewal of appreciation of the Bard’s genius. Without the barrier of iambic pentameter and archaic grammar, familiar phrases leap out in surprising ambush. Shakespeare’s lyricism and microscopically introspective speech flash like jewels strewn unexpectedly on a velvety smooth, highly accessible plotline. Edwards’ direction creates an immediacy that leaves no room for coughing, shifting in one’s seat or mumbling, “Alas, poor Yorick,” under one’s breath.

Set in fin de siecle, 1900s Cuba, the story of a son’s revenge of the death of his father is especially apt for the Spanish culture. Beyond that, the choice of a Cuban setting has no particular relevance to the play and is represented by lovely Latin music, composed

by Fabian Obispo, enjoyable period costume design by Clint Ramos and an ingenious set design incorporating dramatic, huge industrial-looking fans high in the rustic backdrop.

The lighting design by Anthony Pearson, specifically the long rows of large cam lights, struck a false over-the-top note for me

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Frankie J. Alvarez is astonishing as Hamlet. His portrayal is a dynamic infusion of mime, jest, grief, confusion and physical contortion into the body of an overwrought, intellectual teenager. When engaged in dialogue with other actors, he is so utterly convincing and riveting in his inflection and manner that I found it hard to take my eyes off him. The soliloquies, however, seemed disconnected from the rest of his performance. He appeared uncomfortable, and it made me feel that he’d be better off directing the soliloquies to the audience, as in the traditional Shakespearean “aside.”

Out of a stellar cast, Mercedes Herrero, as Gertrude; Andhy Mendez, as Laertes; Gisela Chipe, as Ophelia; Luke Bartholomew, as Horatio; and Jake Staley and Jon-Michael Miller, as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, stand out admirably. In dual roles, Douglas Jones shines as he embodies both a loving father and a people-pleasing facilitator as Polonius and a sardonic, saltof-the-earth, commentator on life as the Gravedigger.

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Then, as sleigh bells rise from the orchestra pit, there he is. Anatol (Scott Piper) has returned. But it’s not Vanessa’s Anatol. He’s dead, and his son has come in his stead. >> Sarasota Opera: ‘Vanessa’ Piper’s Anatol is a young, vigorous and Waiting. That’s the theme of Samuel opportunistic cad with the voice of an angel.

Barber’s “Vanessa,” a melodramatic soapOf course Erika is bewitched, besotopera-of-an-opera, with a libretto by Gian ted and, after being swept into bed with Carlo Menotti that touches on our deepest him, bewildered as she watches her aunt, vulnerabilities, anxieties and insecurities.

Vanessa, tumble into the past only to fall in “Vanessa” had its world premiere in love with this new Anatol, as well.

1958 at the Metropolitan Opera with a starThis is where the Menotti theatrical touch studded cast that included Eleanor Steber, begins, taking us into Sondheim-like tiers Rosalind Elias, Nicolai Gedda, Regina of passions and plots, populated by double Resnik and Giorgio Tozzi. Critics have called meanings and multi-layered depths. Is Erika it the greatest American opera. too entrenched in her solitude to love? Does We’ve been waiting, impatiently, for this she refuse Anatol’s proposal because she voluptuous, darkly human American classic sees through him or because she knows her to arrive, and, this season, Sarasota Opera Aunt Vanessa loves him? Is her decision to has given us a “Vanessa” that radiates abort the baby they’ve created in their one bleakness and pathos in a way only grand night of passion selfish or altruistic? opera can embrace tragedy and suffering.

Does Vanessa, as she slips into love with Vanessa (Kara Shay Thomson) has been Anatol, realize what a self-seeking, egoistic waiting for Anatol to return to her. She’s scoundrel he is, or is Anatol really somebeen waiting for 20 years! (That’s longer thing of an anti-hero because he, finally, than Butterfly pined for Pinkerton.) Her own gets Vanessa to leave that house of gloom mother, The Old Baroness, hasn’t spoken and enter a world that’s no longer filled with to her in all those years because she won’t waiting? speak with people who live a lie. Erika And why is The Old Baroness so stuck (Audrey Babcock), Vanessa’s 20-year-old in her north country Victorianism that she niece, the granddaughter of the Baroness, can’t see her way to love those around her? is living in this house of darkness, where Stiff-necked and rigid, once she learns her paintings and mirrors are covered. Their only beloved Erika has purposely aborted her visitors are The Old Doctor (Thomas Potter), baby, she returns to her silence, never to Nicholas, the Major-Domo, (Stephen Fish), speak to her niece, just as she cannot bring and their Footman (Andrew Kroes). herself to utter a sound to her own daughter, Waiting for love, undefined, unbridled, Vanessa. unprotected, precarious and perilous is what Relieving this stony silence, Barber’s “Vanessa” is about. Thomson’s Vanessa is music gives us the warmth that inspires justly neurotic and unfulfilled. Her gloriously hope. His soaring, meltingly beautiful melorich soprano conveys the beauty she’s condies sit atop newer harmonies, giving life cealed in her heart, but her ramrod straight to a musical language that raises opera’s spine tells a story of a spinster spurned. emotional ceiling. The hymn he incorporates Waiting. in the second act, with its rhythmic meter Sadler’s Old Baroness is the unyielding, changes, takes Menotti’s text to ultimate unforgiving, stiff-necked Victorian creature heights, exploring the questions swirling Menotti envisioned, but her rich, warm around the lives of the characters. The docmezzo belies a woman inhabited by frustra- tor’s aria, composed at the last minute, is tion. filled with lyricism. And his glorious quintet Babcock, as Erika, begins as a young in the finale is as grand as opera can get. woman who’s lived between two frigidly None of this would be possible without frightened spinsters who won’t yield an inch the commanding vocal and dramatic perof their disappointment in life. She’s waitformances of Thomson, Babcock, Sadler, ing for her spring. “Must the winter come Piper and Potter. Director Michael Unger so soon,” Barber’s soaring aria for Erika, is has given us characters we can take home glorious in its iciness. and ponder. And conductor David Neely has Waiting, the women stare out the windows held it all together with an incredibly musiof their drawing room onto a woodland of cal, vibrant orchestral sound that’s always coldly dancing snow deftly designed by supportive, never overpowering and sensiMichael Schweikardt and frostily lit by Ken tively powerful.

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KITCHEN CLASSICS By June LeBell | Contributing columnist

JOSEPH HOLT

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Joseph Holt’s Wild Mushroom Risotto Start to finish: 45 minutes; Serves 4

Ingredients: 1 large box of stock, vegetable or chicken, low-sodium (or three to four cans) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound assorted mushrooms (golden chanterelle, shiitake, crimini, oyster, porcini, and/or portabello), chopped 1 medium-sized white onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 cup red wine 1 tablespoon truffle butter or mushroom sauce with truffles (found in specialty stores) Pinch of sea salt Ground pepper 2 cups arborio rice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups dry white wine (Pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc) Freshly grated Asiago cheese 1 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS: • Bring stock to a gentle boil and turn the heat down to low (maintain moderate heat in the stock).

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score is a blueprint for performing a piece,” he says. “However, the same piece of music will sound different when it’s performed by different people. The indications for ingredients and cooking directions are a blueprint for preparing a dish. In my case, I use the recipe as a jumping off point for experimentation. I tinker with a recipe as much as I tinker with a piece of music, trying different things until it feels right.

“Remember that old adage, ‘practice makes perfect’? One summer I was trying out all sorts of recipes for wild mushroom risotto. I became obsessed with making it perfect, as much as I would practice a piece of music on the piano over a long period of time. After a couple of months of working with the recipe, Paco finally suggested— politely — that maybe I should try something else. He was getting tired of so much risotto!”

On April 2, Holt will conduct a program that includes mu-

sic from the classical period (Haydn’s setting of “The Seven Last Words of Christ”), and the early 20th century (Vaughan Williams’ “Five Mystical Songs”) in a performance at the Sarasota Opera House that will feature the all-professional singers of Gloria Musicae with members of the Sarasota Orchestra, Met Opera mezzo Leah Wool, Sarasota soprano Michelle Giglio, Matthew Heil of the U.S. Army Chorus and Marilyn Horne Foundation winner (and Vaughan Williams specialist) baritone Marcus DeLoach.

Because music and food go hand-in-hand for Holt, there will be a post-concert reception in the courtyard of the Opera House, so everyone who attends will be treated to great music inside and excellent champagne, cheese, canapés and luscious desserts outside.

There will not be any risotto served on that occasion, but you can prepare Holt’s now-perfected dish using the recipe at right.

• Put a large skillet on high heat for one minute, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and turn down to medium. Add onions, salt and pepper, and sauté until opaque. Add garlic and sauté an additional minute. Add mushrooms, stir as necessary, five minutes over medium heat. Once the mushrooms have cooked through and reduced, add red wine and deglaze the pan. Add truffle sauce, stir to incorporate, and remove mixture from heat. Reserve in a separate bowl.

• Put the same skillet back on high heat for 30 seconds and add 3 tablespoons olive oil (don’t worry if there are bits of mushroom mixture in the pan). Turn heat down to medium and add the arborio rice, sauté until the rice kernels start to turn a slightly dark opaque shade (about one to two minutes). Stir constantly to coat all rice with the olive oil.

Add white wine and deglaze the pan, stirring constantly.

• From this point forward, you will need to stir the rice mixture until done. Otherwise, the rice will become a sticky mess. Once the wine has been mostly incorporated into the rice, add a cup of warm stock and mix thoroughly. Keep stirring. Once the stock has been incorporated (approximately one to two minutes), add another cup.

Keep stirring, rotating the rice around the pan. You never want the mixture to dry completely — it should always be a little wet. Repeat this procedure until the rice is almost done (it will be slightly firm but not crunchy), approximately 15 to 20 minutes. If necessary, add more stock or water to the pot and bring to a boil. You always want to add the stock when it’s heated, never cold or tepid.

• Once the rice is almost completely cooked, add the mushroom mixture into the skillet — liquid and all. Stir to incorporate. Add cream and freshly grated Asiago cheese. Continue to stir until liquid has been mostly absorbed (risotto is a wet rice dish, not completely dry).

• Serve immediately — risotto will thicken if you let it sit. Accompany with salad and thick crusty Italian bread. For a variation on this recipe, add veal pieces (slightly cooked with the mushroom mixture).

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“We’ve always had a kitchen that was separated from the rest of the house,” Holt says, referring mainly to their home in the Washington, D.C., area where they lived for more than 20 years while he was the pianist for the United States Army Chorus.

“A kitchen is the heart of a home, and we wanted the renovation to create a warm, inviting space, not only for preparation and cooking, but also for the social time spent with family and friends,” he says.

Even though the original kitchen was remodeled in the ’70s, all the appliances were dated and the house had wood paneling on the walls. So, they lightened up the space and put in stone countertops and a central island for chopping and preparing meals for their musical friends.

Holt, who looks and acts too young to have been in the service all those years, is the primary cook in the family. MartinezAlvarez is a lawyer who works with non-profit organizations.

He is originally from Puerto Rico, but the two of them have done a lot of international travel so their tastes in food are eclectic.

The same can be said of their musical tastes.

“I’m highly influenced by certain music when I’m in the kitchen, particularly if we’re listening to something Latin,” Holt said.

“Music from Puerto Rico can be quite rhythmic and energetic, as well as expressive. The highly charged rhythm of salsa is infectious.”

And how his music-making has influenced his cooking?

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Dr. Larry Thompson and his wife, Pat, pose in directors’ chairs labeled “John Wayne” and “Maureen O’Hara.”

It's always a surprise to see what — or, in this case, who — Dr. Larry Thompson will show up as to the Ringling College of Art and Design annual gala, “An Evening at the Avant-Garde.”

This year's theme, “Hollywood Premiere,” featured not one, but two John Waynes, thanks to Thompson and David Meeker. Other partygoers came dressed as a variety of stars of the screen, including Ann Margaret; Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo from this year's movie hit “The Artist” with their own Uggi in tow; John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from “Grease”; The Blues Brothers; Julie Andrews from “The Sound of Music”; and Charlie Chaplin.

Thompson introduced Oscar-winning RCAD alumni, ’95 graduate Brandon Oldenburg, who arrived via limo with his wife, Shannon, and Oscar in tow. Oldenburg, who now employs 15 Ringling graduates at his firm, Moonbot Studios, in Shreveport, La., announced the 2013 Avant-Garde Endowed Scholarship winner, illustration major Kaitlyn Priestley.

The event's live-auction items definitely drew some attention this year. One item, which sold for $5,500, featured a trip for four people to visit the set of a Paul Schiff film in Los Angeles and have lunch with the crew — including James Franco. Another item was the opportunity to visit the set of the HBO blockbuster, “True Blood,” with Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, which went for $4,500. (The latter item was won by Sue and Adam Armbruster, whose son, Alec, is a freshman film student at Ringling.)

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Jackie Rodgers interviewed guests as they arrived on the red carpet, including Rachel Cavanaugh and Ray Fogg.

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ENGAGEMENTS + WEDDINGS

The Newlyweds BRIDE AND GROOM: Samantha Allard and

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BRIDE’S PARENTS: Jeff and Donna Pfohler GROOM’S PARENTS: Rick and Patty Eckert

Stacey and Michael Corley with their dog, Pipi, came as the stars of “The Artist.”

HOW THEY MET: Nate and Sam met at a mutual friend’s birthday party at Beach Access 5, on Siesta Key. Nate was living in the Village at the time, and Sam and some other people from the party hung out at his house for a little while after the beach. It was there that Nate discovered Sam liked some of the same indie bands that he did.

Sam casually suggested that Nate burn some CDs of his favorite music. Nate had the CDs ready in a week and used them as an excuse to set up their first date.

THE PROPOSAL: Nate proposed on Christmas 2010. Sam was just coming home from working the night shift at SMH. Previously, Nate and Sam decided they were only going to get each other stocking stuffers, then purchase a new TV together. Nate wrapped and hid the ring box in the bottom of Sam’s stocking, putting odd gifts like Sam’s favorite Ramen noodles above it. Sam got to the bottom of her stocking, wore a look of disbelief after opening the box, then happily accepted Nate’s proposal.

THE WEDDING: The Dec. 3 ceremony was on a semi-private beach at a house the couple rented on Siesta Key, right around the bend from Access 5, where they met.

THE RECEPTION: The reception was in the beautiful backyard of the house, where the guests ate and danced under a gorgeous, starry sky and drank beverages from the

Dr. Jennifer Awe, associate dean of students at Ringling College, posed on the red carpet as an Oscar.

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canoe cooler Nate and Sam painted red to match the wedding colors — red and turquoise.

THE DRESS: A sexy, fitted ivory gown BRIDE-AND-GROOM’S FIRST DANCE: Ben Harper’s “Forever” HONEYMOON: Nate and Sam spent an extra couple of nights at the beach house after the wedding and are looking forward to attending a music festival in either Austin or New Orleans this fall.

FUN FACT: The groom and groomsmen all wore matching Vans shoes for the wedding, and Sam wore matching ones for photos.

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+ The perfect fit Sarasota designer and entrepreneur Diana Kelly’s classic shoes have been generating buzz all around town since their debut in 2010, but now they are also capturing national buzz on the pages of Southern Living.

The article profiling young designers appears in the magazine’s March issue.

“We were thrilled to have been featured

by Southern Living, a magazine that three generations of women (my grandmother, mother and I) all love to read and pull ideas from,” says Kelly.

As the Diana E. Kelly brand continues to grow, Kelly is bringing on a new team member. The Observer’s Stephanie Photo courtesy of Rebecca Baxter Hannum will be leaving Diana Kelly and Stephanie Hannum after six years as Black Tie editor and, most recently, advertising coordinator, to be Kelly’s vice president of operations.

“The Observer has been the most wonderful family, so I’m excited to take on this great opportunity armed with all the experiences and lessons I’ve learned at the newspaper,” says Hannum. “In addition to getting to work with a truly inspirational designer, what girl would not love to work with shoes?!”

To find out more about Diana E. Kelly, visit www.dianaekelly.com.

+ Ohhh, Sandy!

+ A year of firsts …

There she was in the Miramar Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, happily seated in a chair and pouring herself a spot of tea.

Four-time Grammy award winner and breastcancer survivor Olivia Newton-John was the keynote speaker at the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation’s 13th annual Sarasota Women’s Cancer Awareness Luncheon March 19.

Newton-John, a member of Moffitt’s national board of advisers, advocates for early detection and encourages women to take an active role in their breast health. This April, she will launch a cookbook in which she talks about her relationships with food, cancer and how to eat healthy.

All profits will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre — Austin Hospital, in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.

When asked about her father winning the Nobel Prize (it was actually her grandfather, physicist Max Born), Newton-John replied, “Yes, my grandfather was a Nobel Prize winner, and I ended up singing. What are the chances?”

During a question-and-answer session, a woman asked Newton-John if she would sing something. Her response: “For $10,000 for Moffitt, I’ll sing a few bars.” The next person to pick up the microphone was Tom Koski. He surprised the room and said he was willing to write a check. Newton-John then took his hand and sang part of the requested, “I Honestly Love You.”

Jewish Family & Children’s Service launched its Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting event eight years ago with the goal of attracting a younger audience to a less expensive, more casual event, versus its annual black-tie gala. The concept originated with Marion Levine, of Longboat Key, who is considered the “founding chairman.” This year the event attracting some 600-plus guests March 19, to the Longboat Key Club Islandside tent. It was “firsts” galore for event Co-Chairs Randy and Susan Mallitz and Golf Challenge Chair Shaun Benderson: more total guests, more young ones and more corporate sponsors. It was also the first time it rained on this event. Most of the mild discomfort fell on the 25 guest chefs positioned at the outer edges of the tent, among them Edward Geyfman, of event sponsor Longboat Key Club & Resort, Carlos Moran, of Toasted Mango Café, and Dino Carta, of Café Americano. On a fashion note: The notice-itfrom-across-the-room necklace worn by Susan Mallitz’s sister from Florida’s east coast and a 40-year-old Abe Schrader print shirtwaist worn by Ruth Kreindler that looked newer than the newest prints in the fanciest stores. See photos page 17 and online at www.YourObserver.com

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+ Tidbits Double duke … Ringling College of Art and Design President Dr. Larry Thompson, who went as John Wayne to the Avant-Garde gala, asked David Meeker, who also went as John Wayne, if Larry could be young John and David, old John …

Gentlemen’s moment … two husbands seated next to each other at Saturday’s Firefly Gala did some major male bonding and at one point, one husband exclaimed to his new BFF’s wife, “ I love your husband Rachel S. O’Hara — he’s like a ball of string and John Wayne, aka Dr. Larry Thompson I’m the cat!” … Happy, happy … Denise Mei celebrated her birthday during the Firefly Gala — BT found her trying to corral a group of highly excited women as they attempted to pose for photographs with as many “Happy Birthday” and “Wild Thing” signs as would fit in their arms …

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