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City mulls relocation of G.WIZ The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

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No real-estate parcel is more valuable to the city than a vacant sliver of property along the bayfront that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum along Boulevard of the Arts.

But commissioners decided to hold off on selling

the parcel to interested buyers until its staff assesses if G.WIZ officials would be willing to restructure what left of an approximately seven-year lease with the city and consider relocating the science museum to another location in town.

G.WIZ Executive Director

Molly Demeulenaere was surprised to hear the news and said that G.WIZ regularly uses the bayfront as part of its museum activities. Demeulenaere also noted the museum has raised $4 mil-

SEE G.WIZ / PAGE 2A

Neal Communities recently contributed funds to purchase an ActivBoard, commonly referred to as a smart board, for Sister Marianne Baehr’s fourth-grade class.

“We’ve been committed to causes that benefit children because our communities deserve this in the present and in the future,” says Neal Communities President Pat Neal. “St. Martha Catholic School is serving our students well and giving students the kind of education they rightly need and deserve.”

Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram with students Evan Giomi and Rozalyn Crews

+ New College students win prize New College students Rozalyn Crews and Evan Giomi won the top prizes in the 2012 Student Archaeology Grant contest, sponsored by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society.

They were recognized for their research in the fields of anthropology and archaeology.

In her paper, Crews explored how the Calusa Indians might have experienced their social and environmental landscapes.

Giomi’s paper investigate the issues of colonialism and Christianity in the church complexes of Lalibela, in northern Ethiopia.

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A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.

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Booker High School VPA Dance students perform “Estas Conmiga, Unido” during its spring dance performance March 29, inside Booker High School Auditorium. The show included nine pieces, two of which were choreographed by VPA students. For the story and more photos, see page 1B.

SEATING ARRANGEMENT

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Five Points benches will remain removed Sarasota city commissioners agreed Monday that putting benches back in Selby Five Points Park will only recreate a problem that has disappeared.

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Monday to keep benches out of Selby Five Points Park, citing as their main reason for doing so the recommendations of the Sarasota Police Department and two organiza-

tions that are champions of the homeless community.

The benches were pulled out of the park last summer after residents and business owners complained they attracted transients and panhandlers who intimidated

them and didn’t allow them to stroll into nearby shops.

Sarasota Police Lt. Randy Boyd told commissioners that, without a doubt, the

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G.WIZ / FROM PAGE 1A lion of its own money for capital improvements to the existing property.

A museum move though, commissioners said, would create a larger downtown bayfront parcel to attract top dollar to help pay down rising unfunded employee health-care costs. In the process, the city could lure an economic project to its bayfront.

Commissioners are weighing the pros and cons of putting some of the city’s real estate up for sale to gain access to some more money during tough budget times.

At Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners decided that six of the city’s top 10 pieces of real estate will be put up for sale (see sidebar at right).

But Commissioner Shannon Snyder made the suggestion to hold off on the bayfront parcel at 1000 Blvd. of the Arts until the city can talk to G.WIZ about a relocation, which he said would help the city and the museum restructure a better long-term lease.

“The Boulevard of the Arts property is the most robust, but it’s connected to the G.WIZ property,” Snyder said. “We might be able to take that property back and create an investment package for that property as a whole if we take it back and find another location for G.WIZ.” The vacant .35-acre bayfront parcel the city owns was last appraised at $1.09 million, according to the property appraiser’s website.

Commissioners agreed to hold a future workshop to discuss the topic further.

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, though, said she’s been in discussions with G.WIZ officials for a lease extension and thinks it’s the right time to broach the topic.

“This is a very valuable piece of property, and we really need to be careful what we do with it,” Atwell said. “It could be bigger and better for us, ultimately.”

Commissioners, meanwhile, said the discussion isn’t meant to scare G.WIZ officials.

“They (G.WIZ) do a fabulous job, but we could probably offer them something that

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CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE The Sarasota City Commission approved these city-owned properties to be put on the market after they are appraised: • 1869 Fourth St. • 2021 12th St. • 700 Central Ave. • 2425 Central Ave. • 701 Cohen Way • 1007 N. East Ave.

ON HOLD The following city-owned properties will not be put on the market until further discussions can be held: • 1000 Blvd. of the Arts • 1362 32nd St. • 3001 N. Lemon Ave. • 1384 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way would allow them to expand and further their mission in a different location,” Snyder said. “Then we would have a piece of property with a water view right next to a park.”

At its March 19 regular meeting, commissioners told city staff it was willing to sell some city-owned parcels and get them back on the tax rolls in order to generate more cash flow.

City purchasing manager Mary Tucker was given direction to re-zone properties as needed and hire a real-estate agent to market the properties.

A site at 3001 N. Lemon Ave. that currently allows five residential units will be re-zoned to allow for a maximum of 11 units. Another site at 2021 12th St. that has a restricted commercial industrial zoning label will be changed to allow for a wider range of commercial uses. The cost to re-zone the lots, including staff’s time to make the changes, will cost $3,500.

area around Selby Five Points Park is safer since the benches were removed.

“When the benches were there, we were getting untold numbers of complaints, and crime numbers were up,” Boyd told commissioners at their regular meeting. “Now that they’re gone, it’s a nice, safe place to visit, and that’s our goal.”

Boyd suggested the city not consider putting benches back in the park unless codes were in place that prevented the park from becoming a gathering place “for homeless people that continually commit crimes.”

“The problems have been alleviated there,” Boyd said.

The Rev. Tom Pfaff, chair of the Sarasota Ministerial Alliance, also suggested the benches remain gone.

“We had a super majority of our 11-member board agree not to return benches because of the testimony we heard from (the police department),” Pfaff said. “When benches are there, the crime comes.”

Pfaff said putting the benches back in the park only encourages the homeless to use the park instead of several downtown agencies enlisted to care for them.

“We are enabling them to continue being homeless and encouraging them not to go to the care of downtown agencies,” Pfaff said.

Director of Public Works Doug Jeffcoat also reported that 14 of the 16 emails the city received on the issue were in favor of the benches staying out of the park.

“There’s even been comments made to staff about the park being so much cleaner now, even though the level of service there hasn’t changed,” Jeffcoat

said.

The majority of the 25 people who spoke on the matter were in favor of keeping the benches out of the park, including Downtown Sarasota Alliance Chairman John Harshman.

“Returning the benches would have a dramatic and negative impact,” Harshman said.

Downtown resident Frank Brenner agreed.

“To restore the benches would offend reason and ignore history,” Brenner said.

But some favored the replacement of benches at the park.

“People do want to know where the benches are,” said Occupy Sarasota leader Paul Tuttle.

Some retirees also voiced support for the replacement of the benches, claiming they haven’t shopped or eaten downtown as much since they have been removed.

Commissioner Shannon Snyder made a motion that received a 5-0 unanimous vote to keep the benches out of the park.

A suggestion by Commissioner Willie Shaw to consider renting chairs in the park on an hourly basis will also be looked into by city staff.

Vice Mayor Terry Turner told the crowd Monday afternoon that the decision should not be viewed as one that discriminates against the homeless.

“There will surely be those who say Sarasota is the meanest city,” Turner said. “But the residents of Sarasota are generous, caring and wish to help those in need. But not every person on the street wishes to be helped.”

Turner noted the city has multiple services for the homeless and provides hundreds of thousands of free meals to the homeless each year.

Selby Five Points Park Arrest Statistics

Description Panhandling arrests Lodging out-of-doors arrests

One year prior to bench removal 1 3

Six months prior to bench removal 3 2

Six months after bench removal 0 0

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Homelessness plan debated A plan that involves the help of the entire Sarasota community to eliminate homelessness was accepted by the Sarasota County Commission last week.

Suncoast Partnership o End Homelessness officials hoping for a firm monetary commitment from the Sarasota County Commission for its 10-year plan to eliminate homelessness in Sarasota County left the Commission Chambers disappointed March 27. However, they did receive commission support of their plan.

Richard Martin, executive director of Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, unveiled five broad objectives and new performance objectives. Martin then asked the commission to adopt the plan and asked for a three-year commitment from the county for a full-time employee to act as a liaison for the plan.

“Our intention is not to compete, but to combine our resources and work with other local groups who we see as our partners,” Martin said.

Adam Tebrugge, co-chairman of Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness’ 10-year plan, asked commissioners to be the first government body in the area to adopt the plan.

He stressed that the adoption wouldn’t mean the commission agrees with every aspect of the plan.

“It doesn’t mean you will be on the hook for the plan,” Tebrugge said. “What it means is you recognize we have come to you with a blueprint on which we can move forward. With adoption, we can continue to develop partnerships.”

Tebrugge also asked that one county employee be working solely on the homeless issue.

But commissioners balked at adopting the plan and spending what they estimated would cost $150,000 or more for the next three years to dedicate a full-time position toward the homeless issue.

“I’m afraid we’re doing this backward,” County Commission Chairwoman Christine Robinson said. “You’re asking us for a full-time position with only a ($50,000) grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Why don’t you have other dollars secured yet?”

Martin said more funding was on the way and asked the commission to adopt the plan at some point.

Commissioner Jon Thaxton suggested and received unanimous support for a motion to

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accept the plan and community-wide support needed for implementation.

The commission also agreed to make Administrator Randall Reid the point person for the homelessness plan and said he would participate in a future county working group on the matter.

Martin told the commission the partnership plans to go after more federal funding.

But commissioners expressed concern the Suncoast Partnership would be competing for funds with groups such as the Public Housing Authority.

“What we do already with human-services grants through places like the Salvation Army is in the $8 million to $12 million range,” said Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

“We are hitting all those agencies that deal with homelessness issues, and let’s not duplicate those things here.”

In December, the partnership unveiled the first portion of a new 10-year plan to eradicate homelessness in Sarasota County that includes working to: • Streamline county-wide systems to develop, fund, implement and monitor pro-

Plan’s Five Broad Objectives • Improve quality of life for all citizens • Improve the health and safety of citizens • Minimize the costs and impacts of homelessness • Create “housing first” options to prevent and end homelessness • End homelessness, break the cycle of poverty and promote economic stability for all citizens grams that address homelessness, poverty and economic stability; • Meet immediate needs of the homeless; • Develop community-wide intervention programs to identify and stabilize housing for people and families at risk of homelessness; • Use proactive, cost-effective ways to provide levels and steps of housing to support people toward permanent housing; • Cultivate economic stability by creating steps toward self-sufficiency, permanent housing and financial stability.

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Culverhouse park fence questioned Stonebridge residents are upset with a chain-link fence that was placed around a community garden at the Culverhouse Nature Park.

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and some Stonebridge residents are questioning a new chain-link fence surrounding a one-acre community garden site at the Culverhouse Nature Park, even though it was approved and partly paid for by the county.

At a March 27 Sarasota County Commission meeting, Barbetta told his fellow commissioners that a few Stonebridge residents sent him a picture of the newly erected chain-link fence that was placed around Culverhouse Community Garden at the newest county park to come to Palmer Ranch.

“I’ve seen a picture of the fence, and it doesn’t look too nice,” Barbetta said at the meeting. “We don’t allow chain-link fences around stormwater ponds, so why would we allow one there?”

Catherine Dente, one of the community garden’s organizers, told the Sarasota Observer the fence needed to be chainlink and placed one foot underground to deter deer and feral hogs from getting into the garden. The chain-link fence, which was approved by the county, has also been approved at other parks, although the color of those county fences is usually green.

In an email she sent to Barbetta March 29, Dente also sent a picture of the fence,

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Culverhouse Nature Park community garden organizer Catherine Dente took this picture just outside the park’s fence. The arrow indicates the closest Stonebridge home in the area, according to Dente. which is barely visible to residents off Bee Ridge Road in Stonebridge who have homes on a cul-de-sac near the park.

Those residents are also upset that some people park in the cul-de-sac and gain access to the park via their community.

But Dente said the fence won’t be visible once vegetation around it grows. There are also trees between the neighborhood and the park now.

“More than 170 Palmer Ranch residents have signed up to use the community garden, and thousands of people will enjoy this park,” Dente

said. “We are trying to appeal to the five Stonebridge homeowners to think of this park as a future property enhancement that won’t be visible at all soon.”

Once an entrance to the park is built this summer off McIntosh Road, Dente said the cul-de-sac will not be used to access the park. Park supporters have since ceased using the cul-de-sac once they received complaints.

Margaret Brading, president of the Palmer Ranch Communities Coalition, also urged Stonebridge residents to be patient.

S“It’s barely visible at all now,” Brading said. “There will be fully planted tress around there that will grow up, too, and you will never see it.”

Dente said she thinks everyone will be happy with the park and the garden once it’s completed.

“It’s a wonderful amenity for Sarasota County that Stonebridge residents will enjoy just as much as everyone else,” Dente said. tonebridge on Palmer Ranch board members and residents couldn’t be reached for comment for this story.

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COMMUNITY LIAISONS

by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Downtown walking beat praised The Police Department’s Downtown Walking Beat Program encourages officers to work closely with downtown merchants and residents.

Downtown Sarasota Alliance Chairman John Harshman and other downtown merchants and residents are praising the Sarasota Police Department’s revamped Downtown Walking Beat Program.

At Wednesday’s Downtown Sarasota Alliance meeting, Harshman commended downtown walking beat Officer John Neri.

“He’s made an effort to come and meet with business owners on Main Street and let us know he’s there for us whenever we need him,” Harshman said.

The DSA approved sending a letter to the police department to praise Neri and the entire walking beat program, which received an overhaul under Chief Mikel Hollaway’s leadership.

Lt. Randy Boyd, who regularly attends DSA and other downtown organizations’ meetings, said the downtown walking beat has been in place for more than eight years and aims to reach out to residents and merchants downtown.

“While working on a plan to clean up Five Points Park, we asked merchants if they knew who their downtown foot patrol officer was and many of them did not,” Boyd said. “We made changes to the downtown walking beat, formed a different walking group and made a concerted effort to talk to all business owners in the area.”

Boyd said the police department considers it a problem if every merchant on Main Street doesn’t know who his foot patrol officer is.

But Harshman and other merchants said that’s not the case now.

“We have been visited more than once, been passed out cards and know who to call,” Harshman said. “It’s comforting to know we have officers looking out for us at all times.”

Neri and three other downtown foot patrol officers (see sidebar below) make Main Street their priority. Other foot-patrol walking programs exist on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and in the Rosemary District.

“They are doing what needs to be done out there, and we’re very proud of them for taking ownership of their positions downtown,” Boyd said.

Capt. Paul Sutton, meanwhile, told the Sarasota Observer the downtown walking group officers are just doing their jobs.

“We made some reassignments and are making more of a community effort downtown to act as a liaison between residents and merchants,” Sutton said. “Merchants and residents should all know who to call when they have a non-emergency concern.”

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Downtown Main Street merchants are urged to call their downtown foot patrol officers if they have a non-emergency issue.

Those police officers are: • Officer John Neri • Officer Todd Lantz • Officer David Dubendorf • Officer Tammy Featherstone Those who have non-emergency concerns on Main Street west of Orange Avenue should call 915-1616 and those east of Orange Avenue should call 951-1615. Those with emergencies are encouraged to call 911.

For more information about the program, contact Capt. Paul Sutton at 954-7006.

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Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc., which also has a Sarasota office, has purchased two acres of commercial property at 1750 Ringling Blvd. for $1.5 million from Fifth-Third Bank.

The property is the site of the former Atrium project.

Jebco CEO Jim Bridges told the Sarasota Observer earlier this year that his company plans to build 75 apartments and a mix of low-rise office buildings on the newly acquired property.

Bridges, a longtime commercial builder, wants to build something different in the city in which he lives.

“I haven’t done a rental apartment in quite a few years, but there’s a need for them in downtown Sarasota,” Bridges said.

Jebco’s hotel proposal on the lot next to the Palm Avenue parking garage is being considered by city staff, and the company is also building a future Goodwill super tore on the North Trail.

The most read stories online last week were: 1. Giving Challenge surpassed in first few hours (March 27) 2. City Hall listed as top 100 building (March 28) 3. Sarasota Opera ranked second most popular Sarasota attraction (March 29) 4. April Fools’: Downtown to move at fast pace (March 29) 5. County to hold adopt-a-thon Saturday (March 28)

+ Sheriff recognizes employees of the year Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight recognized his 2011 employees of the year March 27.

Det. Mike Dumer was honored as Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year for being a valuable asset to the Criminal Investigations Section. Dumer led the investigation into a series of attacks on women, which ultimately led to the

arrest and conviction of Delmer Smith in December.

Steven Mersinger was recognized as Corrections Deputy of the Year for demonstrating professionalism in his daily activities at the Sarasota County Jail.

Operator Kristen Davidson was named Public Safety Communications Emergency Medical & Fire Dispatcher of the Year. Davidson was honored for demonstrating outstanding performance, including scoring a 99.99% on all calls reviewed by the Quality Improvement Unit.

Linda Pete Jenkins was named Civilian of the Year. Jenkins took on additional tasks and performed at a high level as Secretary for the Office of Professional Standards. In addition to updating and maintaining the agency’s general orders, she assists Information Technology and Human Resources in managing new asset inventory and performance-management systems.

“In an agency with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees, it is difficult to distinguish yourself, but these men and women have performed exemplary service, and it is an honor to recognize them for their hard work,” Knight said.

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 Coalition of City Neighborhood Association Meeting — 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 7, Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St., Sarasota.  Southside Village Business Association Meeting — 8:30 a.m.

Monday, April 9, Libby’s Café + Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota.  St. Armands Business Improvement District Board of Directors Meeting — 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 10, City Hall, Room 109, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Sarasota County Commission Regular Meeting — 9 a.m.

Wednesday, April 11, Administration Center, Commission Chamber, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

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by Kurt Schultheis | City Editor

Free downtown valet service proposed A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

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A free valet service could use the garage that sits under the 100 Central condominium tower on First Street or other parking lots or garages downtown. the company might perform the service just for tips, if it’s successful.”

DID Chairman Ernie Ritz and others said they were open to the idea but hesitant of the $10,000 price tag.

“I like the idea, but not being on the hook for $10,000,” Ritz said.

Westerhouse said she was waiting to hear back from another valet company.

Senior planner Steve Stancel suggested Westerhouse also contact the Sarasota Op-

era House and The Bijou Café, which already utilize a valet service for customers.

“You might want to see if they would be open to helping create a more centralized concept,” Stancel said.

Westerhouse received direction to update the board at the next meeting on her progress.

In the meantime, the discussion led to the formation of a Downtown Activities Committee, which will meet to provide input at a May 4 commission workshop on downtown events.

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Vice Mayor Terry Turner, who attended Tuesday’s DID meeting, explained that the Metropolitan Planning Organization created a $270 million project funding pot that the city and county, along with other Southwest Florida communities, must vie for to get funding for projects.

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved staff’s recommendation to begin getting $50 million in funding for U.S. 41 projects.

“We are trying to make U.S. 41 safer by transforming it,” Warner said.

Although funding for the projects could be dispersed in 2017 at the earliest, Warner hopes the city and the county, along with the support from other organizations, can help speed up the process.

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Pat Westerhouse, a member of the Downtown Improvement District and manager at Castco Properties, which owns the Whole Foods complex from Lemon Avenue to Central Avenue, has proposed funding a free downtown valet service with $10,000 in DID money.

The service could use the garage that sits under the 100 Central condominium tower on First Street or other parking lots or garages. Both the city of Sarasota and the 100 Central Condominium Association, which has exclusive access rights that begin on the fourth floor of the garage, manage the 100 Central garage.

“One of our priorities is parking control, and our parking garage is a mixture of both public and residential,” Westerhouse said. “I am interested to see if a valet service is something the DID would be willing to fund.”

Westerhouse said that one of the valet companies that has gotten back to her has proposed a $15 per hour service for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night service. Saturday service during the day is also being considered.

Westerhouse stressed the proposal would need to be tested.

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“The commission and staff have received some complaints about some events downtown they would like to discuss,” Stancel said.

Westerhouse explained that parking is an issue during events downtown, and 100 Central Avenue residents in attendance explained that the public tailgates them to gain access to offlimit residential parking floors in that garage.

Parking Manager Mark Lyons said he’s working with Westerhouse to address issues in the garage and to further clarify who manages what moving forward.

Merchants in attendance also suggested future permit requirements for large downtown events could set parameters for managing parking.

Lyons said it has been an issue getting the public to use the larger city-owned Palm Avenue parking garage down the street because it’s further away from events and people aren’t familiar with it.

“The problem is people are more familiar with garages like the Whole Foods parking garage than they are with the Palm Avenue garage,” Lyons said.

City officials agreed future permit parameters might include parking management, including the use of sandwichboard type signs directing people where to park and using people to direct motorists to other locations when a garage becomes full.

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Sarasota County: $380 million in water-service debt County staff provided commissioners with an update last week of the county’s water system as a facility expansion is planned.

Sarasota County commissioners were given a broad-based look at the county’s water system last week as they prepare to take on a $40 million expansion of its 24,000-acre Carlton Water Treatment Facility.

Theresa Connor, Sarasota County director of environmental utilities, told commissioners at their March 28 regular meeting their water program has evolved from weather and drought patterns.

“We are trying to learn from the past and manage weather patterns better,” Connor said.

Although Connor said the county water program is “in pretty good shape,” commissioners are wary of rising debt that today sits at $380 million.

“I’m seeing projected revenues going up, but how do we get a steady decrease in debt bond service?” asked Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

County staff said the debt will decrease as the county gains more water users and pays down debt by paying it off and swapping out some debt with lower interest rates.

The most looming water issue is the county’s Carlton Water Treatment Facility, which is heading toward a 20-year expansion that could cost as much as $40 million.

County officials say the expansion is critical because of projected water deficits in 2025 when a contract to connect with Manatee County water supplies is set to expire.

Barbetta urged staff to make sure conversations were ongoing with the Peace River water authority and asked staff to consider selling Carlton to Peace River. But staff said debt still owed for the construction of the Carlton plant and a lack of available cash would make such a purchase impossible.

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April Fools’ stories elicit community responses The Sarasota Observer’s April Fools’ edition seemed to have resonated with many readers this year, based on the feedback we have received.

For the record: The stories on pages 1A through 4A in the March 29 issue of the Sarasota Observer are not true. Here are some of the stories we’ve heard regarding this year’s April Fools issue.

+ Extreme People Mover story

• City Public Information Officer Jan Thornburg reported that several messages were left on city voicemails inquiring about the city’s new people mover. Some people even showed up Sunday afternoon to City Hall to attend the people mover workshop and take a test drive on the new people mover.

• Caught on video was one Sarasota resident who decried the validity of the Extreme People Mover System and the new slot machines set to replace parking meters downtown.

• One resident called the Observer office to say they wanted to start a petition to stop the Extreme People Mover System from being built. “I’ve never heard of such a thing,” they said.

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Although the Observer received two phone calls from residents who were upset with the story, one city official received a phone call from a familiar voice — his mother.

Commissioner Shannon Snyder announced at the commission’s regular meeting Monday that he received a phone call from his flabbergasted mother who couldn’t get over the commissioners’ decision to turn the bagged parking meters

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+ Homeless shelter story

Sarasota Police Department office staff personnel crowded City Editor Kurt Schultheis last week to tell him they were worried for their jobs when they first read Thursday, March 29 the police station was being turned into a homeless shelter. Finally, one employee turned to the jump page and realized it was an April Fools’ joke. But, that was not before one employee grabbed a box in case she had to pack her belongings for the future move.

+ Albino badger coming to Sarasota Jungle Gardens

A PR rep for the Sarasota Jungle Gardens called to inquire how the Observer received information that an albino badger would be coming to the attraction. All was well after being informed the story was part of the April Fools’ edition.

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We always read the weekly Observer and enjoy the local news coverage.

Your April 1 issue was hilarious reading.

My wife, myself and our daughter visiting from Pittsburgh were laughing with tears in our eyes as we read your stories on the People Mover, the slot machines and the new homeless center, etc. By the way, we are Badgers and enjoyed the albino badger.

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Sell every last parcel At first, we thought it was another one of our April Fools’ spoofs. The news report last week said Sarasota city commissioners instructed city staff to compile a list of the city’s top 10 properties that could be sold to the private sector to raise cash.

Surely not. This sounded too good to be true.

But, lo and behold, and much to our shock, it was true.

Finally, common sense is infecting the commissioners.

In a perfect world, where the role of government is to protect its citizenry from violence and criminal force and to serve as an arbiter in disputes (the courts), county and municipal governments would not own any land. Everything would be privatized — including parks.

Oh, you might be able to make a case for municipalities and county governments

owning their city halls, administration buildings and courthouses. But if you think through all of the functions governments now perform — i.e. pick up trash, maintain streets, provide water, protect against fire and crime, jail criminals, maintain parks, operate libraries, etc., in truth all of these functions and services easily could be — and should be — the work of the private sector. There really is no need for a city to own property or to employ people to perform these services.

Think of it this way: When the city owns land, that property no longer produces tax revenue for the city. Instead, the property taxes that might otherwise be paid on that land by a private owner are shifted to the tax-paying public. The more land the city or county owns, the higher the property-tax burden for its existing residents and businesses.

And it’s not just the lost property-tax revenues that are shifted. Taxpayers also must pay for the maintenance of those properties.

Kudos to the commissioners for taking this step. Let’s hope they follow through on what easily could be a win-win-win for the city’s coffers and taxpayers. If they sell cityowned property, the city pockets the cash on the sale, creates a new, steady stream of property-tax revenue in perpetuity and, in all likelihood, creates higher property values (and taxes) on the surrounding properties. If you turn an unproductive property into a productive property, that effect spills over to its neighbors.

We have all seen how this works: When you improve the value of your property, your neighbor benefits.

Sell it, commissioners. Sell every last parcel the city owns.

my VIEW by Sue Jacobson

It’s not really about school prayer The recent law approved by the Legislature and governor is frightening and, perhaps even more offensive, cynical. Either way, we cannot afford to let it stand.

The law is commonly referred to as the “school prayer” law. Signed by Gov. Scott March 23 and which takes effect July 1, the law allows “an inspirational message to be delivered by students at a student assembly.”

This is in public schools. It requires that the students, themselves, decide whether an inspirational message will be delivered and they solely are responsible for the content of the message, with teacher or other school personnel involvement, influence or review prohibited.

The stated purpose of the law “is to provide students with the opportuSue Jacobson nity for formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event.” Here’s the twist: The law doesn’t provide for all of this directly. Rather, it permits a local school board to adopt a policy that will allow for these “inspirational messages” and requires, if the policy is adopted, that it include provisions for student control, absence of teacher involvement and the rest.

The wording of the law seems innocuous.

The word “prayer” is not mentioned. But the use of the phrases such as “inspirational message” for the purpose of injecting a “ceremonious purpose” into assemblies clearly evinces the religious intention.

The bill’s sponsors further expressed that intention. Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, one of the sponsors, said he wanted to empower students to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of religion in the school setting.

Rep. Charles Van Zant, R-Keystone Heights, the other sponsor, noted that

since the removal of compulsory school prayer (by the U.S. Supreme Court) in 1963, school disciplinary cases have increased. He said that before compulsory prayers were removed, the top problem in schools was talking out of turn; and, now, it’s drug abuse.

Does he really think this will solve those problems?

Asked about the law, Scott said, “As you know, I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe that individuals should have the right to say a prayer.”

Perhaps the governor and Siplin forgot that under Florida law, students are already free to pray, with time expressly set aside for silent prayer at the beginning of the school day. If their stated purpose is sincere, then the law simply isn’t needed.

Many organizations — the ACLU, AntiDefamation League, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the American Jewish Committee — and people pressed legislators and the governor in opposition to the bill. They put forth their best arguments for how the law violates the principle of separation of church and state, which derives from the U.S. Constitution and has been enunciated in numerous U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Siplin has said the law has been vetted by the best legal minds and will withstand a constitutional challenge. It’s all well to say that interested parties can sort it out in the courts. But who will pay for the expensive and time-consuming litigation?

The school districts that adopt the policies permitted by the law will be the ones challenged in court. Is that really how local tax dollars need to be spent? Don’t school districts have enough to address? And isn’t it kind of thoughtless (at best) for legislators and the governor to dump the whole issue on the laps of the school districts?

The seriousness of the constitutional issues and the offense to the freedom of religion that we so dearly treasure cannot be understated.

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But constitutional issues aside, the prospect of such a policy in action is just scary.

It provides a “bully pulpit” for any particular point of view. That point of view could, in fact, be inspirational and non-religious. But if that were truly the case, why would we need a law to permit a policy to allow students to deliver a message like that?

During the debate on the bill, Van Zant was asked if readings from a book such as the “Aryan Christian Manifesto” would be allowed. Van Zant said yes, “that would be the student’s prerogative.”

So students could deliver any kind of message — denying the Holocaust, promoting racial or religious prejudice, ridiculing minority groups — all without even the safety net of teacher supervision. Imagine the fall-out from that!

This is where we get to the “cynical” part, the part that makes it clear that the whole exercise wasn’t about school prayer at all.

The Legislature and governor, in approving this law, were able to promote their own postures as prayerful and God-fearing.

And they seem to have ignored the fact that Florida already allows prayer in schools.

But they passed the buck and the attendant problems to the school districts. So they got to play up to those constituents who’d like to inject more religion into government, without addressing any of the issues or implications, and then wipe their hands of the mess that’s sure to ensue.

Although it’s tempting to be derisive about this new law, we still do need to take it seriously. Therefore, I encourage you to urge for its repeal in the next legislative session, and in the meantime we should do our best to make sure that our local school boards understand this mess and avoid the traps that await any district that adopts a policy, at best superfluous and at worst dangerous, providing for “inspirational messages.”

Sue Jacobson is a Sarasota lawyer and regional president of the American Jewish Committee.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR + Mogensen’s response does not stand scrutiny Dear Editor: ACLU Vice President Andrea Flynn Mogensen’s unreasoned attack on columnist Rod Thomson’s criticism of the “prohomeless lobby” does not stand scrutiny. It is nothing less than a caricature of reason. How so?

She complains that although Mr. Thomson abhors urination in the park (and other anti-social behavior), he is a “hypocrite” in that he does not “display the same outrage when an affluent condo dweller’s pet discharges effluent in the same location.”

Why does she assume that he is not equally outraged when anyone’s dog (whether owned by a condo-dweller or not) offends?

Did she ask him? Did he say he was not?

Sufficient to set aside any claim that Ms. Mogensen speaks to the merits with any degree of sincerity is her outlandish analogy to Paul Revere riding through the countryside exhorting, “The British are coming.” According to Mr. Thomson, she asserts, Re-

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vere should have been arrested for trespass and disturbing the peace. Nevermind that disturbing the peace is not in issue.

Nevermind that racing on the highway with an urgent message related to national security does not equate to chalking private notions (such as “Make love not war,” “Abolish the Fed,” “Support Occupy Sarasota” and other profundities) on public pathways. It does not equate, because Revere left nothing behind. Neither do protesters who remove themselves and their signs after they have expressed themselves. Not so with chalkers. They deface public property and leave their markings for others to erase.

The constitutional right of free speech is not absolute. That is why, for example, it is a crime to urge the assassination of the president or to cry “fire” in a crowded theater. Thus, it may be forcefully argued that the right does not extend to defacing public property to get your message across.

In any event, Ms. Mogensen’s diatribe makes much noise and no sense. It serves only to publi-

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EASTER AND PASSOVER WORSHIP SERVICES Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm

Ave., will begin celebrating Holy Week on Maundy Thursday at 10 a.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday will be held at 7:30 a.m. on the sidewalk in front of the Hollywood 20 movie theater, 10 a.m. at Redeemer, noon to 3 p.m. and at 5:15 p.m.; celebration of resurrection will be from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Easter Day Masses will be held at 7, 9 and 11 a.m.

A bilingual (Spanish/English) Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Call 955-4263.

Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge

Road, will hold Maundy Thursday services at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary; Good Friday at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Stations of the Cross; Easter Sunday services at 6:30 a.m. at Lido Beach, 9:15 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in the Campus Center for “The Garden” Services. Call 924-1323.

All Faiths brunch swings into Phillippi

Aundria Castleberry, director of development at All Faiths Food Bank, and Paul Mattison, co-chairman

St. Martha Catholic Church, 200 N.

Orange Ave., will hold Holy Thursday services at noon, 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday services will be at noon, 3, 5 and 7 p.m., Vietnamese service at 7:30 p.m.; Holy Saturday will be held at noon, 8:15 p.m. and 11 p.m.; Easter Sunday services will be held at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m. Spanish Easter Sunday service held at 8 a.m., and Vietnamese Easter Sunday service at noon. Call 366-4210.

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Sarasota Ballet’s Studio 20 held a Teas and Tutu tea party for mothers and daughters April 1.

The tea party had a performance by fellow ballet students, finger sandwiches, cupcakes and dancing.

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The day featured plenty of activities for kids, including games, rides and music, while parents delighted in piles of savory crawfish.

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

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The musical is based of the 1970s television show, “Schoolhouse Rock.” Some of the most memorable songs include “Three is a Magic Number,” “Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction” and “Elbow Room.”

For senior Danny Perrone, 17, the show is bittersweet, because it was the final show of his high school career. Perrone sang many of the songs in the show and even created a new musical arrangement for “Three is a Magic Number” by playing the song on his guitar. His favorite number to perform though was “Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla.”

“I just like saying that one, and it is fun when I get it right,” Perrone says.

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Hayley Simmons performed in “Conflict Resolution.”

The Booker dance students performed a variety of pieces during the spring show.

DANCE FEVER

Right: Olivia Goodfriend played percussion during “Peter Pan Selections.”

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By Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Booker High School’s VPA Dance program amazed its audience during its Spring Dance Performance March 29, in the Booker High School Auditorium.

The show included nine pieces, two of which were choreographed by VPA students. For seven seniors, the show marked their final performance with VPA.

Reggie Williams was pushed back onto the stage by Auzhane Williams and Ruth Rivera-Mata in “Estas Conmigo, Unido.”

Erica Janko performed as Tinkerbell in “Peter Pan Selections.”

Right: The final number of the Spring Dance Performance was “Relinquish Repression.”

Dancers performed “Ideological Supervision,” choreographed by Melissa Lodhi.

Two VPA dance students awaited their time to take the spotlight.

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By Harriet Grace Sokmensuer | Observer Intern

Competition heats up at BBQ contest Tripp Schwenk and Grant Boxleitner served as celebrity judges. Schwenk won gold and silver medals in the 1996 Olympics for swimming.

Marie Miante and Little Man

Even a little rain couldn’t put out the fire at the ninth annual Firefighter Rib CookOff March 31, at the Phillippi Estate Mansion.

Local celebrities judged the 12 teams from Sarasota and Manatee counties, which used homemade barbecue sauce to make their ribs unique.

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Home on Casey Key tops weekly sales at $4.1 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 19 and 23.

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Neil and Susan Gailmard, trustees, of Munster, Ind., sold the home at 1304 Casey Key Road to Vijay and Neena Kanwar, of Ontario, Canada, for $4.1 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,042 square feet of living area.

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Jose Gimenez sold his Unit 11F condominium at 50 Central Ave. to Robert and Patricia Coffaro, of Cincinnati, for $990,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,356 square feet of living area.

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Carol and James Armstrong, Sarasota, sold their Unit E-915 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to David Eddy, Sarasota, for $890,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,173 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2009.

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Paul Welch, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit 402 condominium at 99 Sunset Drive to Edward Baran, trustee, Sarasota, for $865,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,174 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $800,000 in 2009.

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Built in 1964, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,101 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $148,000 in 1985.

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Margaret Ireland, Sarasota, sold the Unit 103 condominium at 97 Sunset Drive to Jane Bruno, trustee, of New Castle, N.H., for $469,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,794 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $177,500 in 1992.

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205 Golden Gate Point LLC sold the Unit 402 condominium at 205 Golden Gate Point to Marc and Ondine Eberhardt, Sarasota, for $312,500. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,480 square feet of living area.

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Sunday, April 15

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Dava Biehl, Cincinnati, sold her Unit 404 condominium at 1100 Imperial Drive to Cornelia Matson, trustee, Sarasota, for $269,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,160 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $253,000 in 2009.

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Jade Rhodes We’ve read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010. By her sophomore year, Jade Rhodes had racked up an incredible .363 batting average. Now a senior, Rhodes is balancing her social life and budding softball career. She is preparing college as well, after being offered a scholarship to Auburn University for softball.

How many home runs have you hit?

Nineteen. Eight this season, so on average about two a game. My batting average is now .435.

Tanner Holman Age: 14 Grade/School: Eighth grade at Sarasota Middle Position: Middle infield and outfield Number: 2 What do you enjoy most about baseball?

The thrill of hitting the ball on the sweet spot.

Why did you decide to start playing baseball?

I used to be a golfer, and I played baseball when I was little, but I kind of stopped liking golf, so I decided to try baseball again. I improved quickly, and I’m on an AAU team, and now, I really like it.

If you could describe The Observer team in one word, what would it be?

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What’s it feel like hitting a home run?

At first it was like, “Wow!” Now, I’m more used to it.

Do you want to play softball when you grow up?

I’m going to play in college, but I want to be a veterinarian.

If I have kids, I’ll probably play softball with them, but I’ll support them in whatever they want to do. My older brother is an actor in New York, and my little sister plays soccer and baseball, so it’s up to them.

What’s one of your favorite memories of playing softball?

My first home run. I was in sixth grade. … I didn’t even know it went over until after the game.

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Coach Tim Hill said although the win was fun, it was more about the experience of playing with major league players.

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Adam Jones signed a ball for Grant Anderson, 8, and Ethan Anderson, 10

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laKewood Ranch location open: Mon. 7:30am-2:30pm & Tues.-Sun. 7:30am-9pm. now open at the expo on claRK! 941-922-2764 • thebrokenegg.com

5157 OceAn Blvd. • 941-349-2323

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In the Center of Siesta Key Village, Lobster Pot is Siesta Key’s New England Seafood Restaurant. Open Broken egg Serving “Award Winning” food for over 24 years. for lunch & dinner Mon.-Sat. & dinner seasonally on Indoor & outdoor dining, catering and take-out available. Sundays. They offer everything from fresh fish cooked the way you want it … to Steak, Chops, & Chicken … to SieSta Key open daily: 7:30am-2:30pm Homemade Soups and more … Premium Wine & Beer.

140 Avenida Messina • 941-346-2750.

sun garDen Cafe

Come see what the critics, locals & tourists are raving about. VOTED BEST Breakfast, Outdoor Dining & Bacon.

Cafe gaBBiano Bringing Italy to Siesta Key, our family would like to This eco-eatery takes a little bit of Siesta’s crunchy heritage welcome you, our valued friends, to our alternative & mixes it up with that gourmet Sarasota flair. We serve dining experience. You will experience a real family food to live for & use only fresh, all-natural ingredients. atmosphere while enjoying the delicate taste of our SIeSTA Key vIllAge • 210 AvenIdA MAdeRA home Ischia. Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar. Open Mon.-Sun. 7:00am-2:30pm • 941-346-7170

Captain Curt’s CraB & oyster Bar

The very best in Florida seafood, traditional fare & specialties served in a casual, fun atmosphere!

Voted #1 clam chowder in the world! Nightly entertainment in the Backroom Saloon - great drinks & snacks at the Sneaki Tiki Bar. 1200 Old STIcKney POInT Rd. • 941-349-3885 Open daily for lunch & dinner. Kids Menu available. captaincurts.com

✧ Venice ✧ Crow’s nest

Venice’s waterfront landmark since 1976. Featuring casual fine dining overlooking the Marina & Venice Inlet.

Voted “Venice’s Best Overall Restaurant” 7 years & “Best of Award of Excellence” from the Wine Spectator.

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Westfield Southgate Mall became a scavenger hunt course during the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes March 29.

Families started at Dillard’s and continued to Saks Fifth Avenue, stopping at a dozen activities along the way.

In 2011, the Central and Northern Florida Chapter granted 17 wishes in the Sarasota region.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012

Easter

CELEBRATION Visit these churches and houses of worship

Living Lord Lutheran Church

Sunday, April 8

Sunday, April 8 • 7:45 am and 10:00 am

EASTER SERVICES

Fellowship Time 9:00 am

8521 Vamo Rd., Sarasota

(941)966-3306

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

easter Sunday Service

10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Featuring Special Easter Music

Maundy thursday Service of tenebrae 7:00 p.m.

Good friday Concert

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Join Us for Easter at Peace Presbyterian Church!

St. Andrew United ChUrCh of ChriSt

CELEBRATIONS AT 9Am and 11Am

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Vamo United Methodist Church

April 1 (Palm Sunday)

10 AM

Saturday, April 7

easter egg hunt 10:00 a.m.

April 6 (Good Friday)

7:30 p.m. Music of the Passion – St. Andrew Choir

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941-925-2525 www.stmargaretsarasota.org

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

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8700 SR72, Sarasota, FL

11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 Holy Week Services

Praise & Worship Easter Sunday services at

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Easter Service

7 PM

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

logy Techno e Terrac

(Between SR 70 & SR 64 on Lakewood Ranch Blvd in the Manatee Association of Realtors Building.)

753-7778 • www.PEACEpcusa.com

Easter Sunrise Service

LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON THE RANCH

6:30am San Marco Plaza

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4150 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 941-924-7756 • www.iTrinity.org

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!

AlleluiA!

Easter Celebration Service

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

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(941) 355-8858 www.thetabsarasota.org

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THE TABERNACLE CHURCH

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

222 South Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota

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

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Nursery Provided • Hearing Loop System Available

941.955.4263 • www.redeemersarasota.org

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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10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist 7:30 PM - Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altars 8:30 PM (until Noon on Good Friday) - Prayer Vigil at the Altar of Repose

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AQUARIUM-30 gal & cabinet as stand, like new.

Asking $25 - 941-488-1853.

BED FRAME: King Size, middle support, heavy duty, 6 wheels. Low profile. $45.00 firm.

941-366-1197.

BLACK DRESSER 8 drawer. Nice!!! $199. Velvet lined and cedar lined drawers. Great condition.

941-929-8229.

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

941-360-3557.

COMPUTER TABLE & mesh chair: Chair has four adjustments. Table 30”x48”, $59. 941-966-2264.

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

941-951-2190 DINNER BELL: O.S. Bell & Co., manufactured 1886, Hillsborough, Ohio. $199. 941-356-3284.

DOUBLE DRESSER, mirror, chest, night table.

70 yrs. old, solid maple, $150.00. 941-924 6653.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: oak, holds 32” flat screen TV, 67”hx35”wx20”d. Excellent condition. $200 o/b/o. 941-726-5203.

MARCO FUTON: brown, brand new. Must sell. $185.00 O.B.O. Call 941-400-9099.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales *********************ESTATE SALE**********************

BY NANCY DUNN LLC 941-925-1993 SAT. 4/7 9AM-2PM 4535 Lake Vista Drive, (off Wilkinson, near Cattleman) Antiques - Table/6 Chairs, Cylinder Desk, China Cabinet, Leather Recliners, Refrigerator, Full Kitchen & Garage, Jewelry & Much more!!!

For Pictures: www.estatesalesbynancydunn.com YARD SALE: Saturday, April 7th 9AM to 2PM 25 Lands End Lane, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (North end, corner of Gulfmead Dr) Huge Selection: Brand New & Used Household Items, Electronics, Golf Clubs/Balls, Push/Pull Golf Carts, Golf Bags, Golf Equip.

Sound System, Casio Key Board, 3 Mountain Bikes, Vintage Items, Color TV, Children’s Games, Toys, Barbie & Porcelain Dolls, Books, X-Box w/games, Small Appliances, Desks, Lamps, Skate Boards, Scooters, Stilts, etc. Garment Bags, Hand & Battery Tools. Lots more!!

WOOD TABLE w/4 chairs and fold down leaves.

Excellent condition. $100/obo. 941-323-7208

Autos For Sale 1999 MERCEDES SL500, 2 Seat Convertible, Separate Hard Top. Only 34,806 Miles! White/Grey Leather, $15,000. 941-383-6417.

Autos Wanted AUTOS WANTED! Let me take the hassle out of selling your car. Cash offered today! Call Mike, 941-713-2277.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale SLIP ON Longboat Key. $11/ft Secure environment, scenic Buttonwood Hbr area.

941-302-3440.

Positions Wanted

Homes For Rent

CAREGIVER/LPN SEEKING WORK Experienced, compassionate Caregiver/LPN working with the elderly.

Seeking full-time employment for single client. Personal needs, medications, cooking, light duty & transportation. $17 per hour. References, of course.

Ask for Elle, 941-806-7066 elleveld@yahoo.com

LUXOR MHP

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

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034

Merchandise Wanted

SIESTA KEY Condo Coquille 3BR/2BA Furnished, Gulfside. Available June 1st, 6 month lease ($1800/mo.) or 1 year ($2200/mo.)

Call 941-228-4004.

SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Pools/Spas CLEAN YOUR Own Pool? We Deliver Pool Chemicals! Kiss Pool Service, 941-724-0506.

Events

Fractionals LIDO BEACH, Sarasota. 2 timeshare weeks: No. 22 or 48. $5000 each. or rent for $700.

941-924-3232.

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

Annual 941-320-6000.

PALMER RANCH: Bella Villino, 1BR/1BA, large luxury condo, lake/ pool view. Heated pool, lighted carport. Vaulted ceilings, gated, clubhouse with all amenities. $835/mo. Annual. Includes water and pest control. 941-587-6880. Available May 1st.

EASTER EGG HUNT - New Life Lutheran, Community Easter Celebration, Saturday, April 7th. 10am-12pm. Egg Hunt, Bounce House, Games. Public Welcome, Free. 8010 Fruitville Rd. 2 1/2 miles east of I75. 941-378-0885. www.newlifesarasota.org

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

HOUSECLEANER for Company. Car needed, Experience, Background check, $300-$400 per week. Call today!! 941-225-9854.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

POOL EQUIPMENT: Solar Cover Reel, $100.00.

Call 941-346-1564.

$100.

Help Wanted

General Merchandise

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

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

941-400-7343.

SKYLIGHT: 20”X43” opening, 941-549-1056 or 941-914-5902.

Condos For Sale COZY COVE: Large 2BR/2BA at Turtle Beach with water views and boat slips. Comes newly furnished and ready to go………$329,000. Call Siesta Beach Realty @ 941-993-5722.

BOWFLEX: VERY good condition, TC 3000. $400.

Call Jackie, 941-360-3582.

FOR SALE: Wine Collection, 90 bottles. Opus 1, 1983-1992. Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 1983-1989. Chateau Lafite 1987.

941-954-4567.

PAINTING: GOLD frame, Bird of Paradise, 16x20, $45.00. Round Side table, interior swivel, $75.00.

941-926-0778.

SINGER SEWING machine on cabinet, very good condition. $75. 941-966-0006.

Business Opportunities TEACHERS, CONCERNED about cutbacks? Not paid your worth? $300 to $1K mo. PT Cars, trips, bonuses, training. 941-366-4586.

SIESTA KEY Condo: 2BR/2BA Unfurnished, Annual Lease. Full Bay & Gulf View, Available Now! $1275/mo. Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900.

Affordable Senior Housing

JEFFERSON CENTER

SIESTA KEY BEACH HOME FOR RENT Big 3,200+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, Fireplace, Pool w/waterfall, Pavers. Tray ceilings, Granite counters in Gourmet kitchen. Separate Dining room. 4 good size bedrooms - 17x14, 21x15, 15x14, 13x12. Screened lanai.

Washer/dryer room. 2 car garage. Tile, wood and carpet flooring. Totally renovated in '06. Like new.

Freshly painted. Bike walk to beach and village.

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ON BEACH or Bay!! 1-3 Bedrooms, Weekly or Monthly. Available Immediately.

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SARASOTA AREA CONDOMINIUMS SOLD Spanish S. Dr Spanish Main YC $215,000 GMD #12 McCalls Beach Castle $235,000 GMD #101 Whitney Beach Condos $260,000 Ben Franklin Dr #22 St. Armands Towers $350,000 Harbourside Dr#302 Fairway Bay I $377,000 Harbourside Dr#211 Fairway Bay I $390,000 GMD #501 LB Harbour Towers $450,000 GMD #3E SeaGate Club $490,000 Sunset Dr. #302 Lawrence Pointe I $575,000 Ben Franklin Dr #604 Lido Surf & Sand $600,000 Harbourside Dr Fairway Bay 3 $650,000 Ben Franklin Dr #604 LElegance in Lido $650,000 S Palm Ave #21 Burns Court Villas $650,000 LB Club Rd #807 Beaches of LBK PH I $737,000 Harbourside Dr #311 Marina Bay $740,000 S Gulfstream #802 Royal St. Andrew $775,000 Ringling Blvd PH301 Rivo at Ringling $804,000 GMD #512 Tangerine Bay Club $856,250 Ritz Carlton #1507 Ritz-Carlton Residences $935,000 Harbour Ct Dr Harbour Court $1,050,000 Ben Franklin Dr #B704 Orchid Beach Club $1,550,000 Blvd Arts #1102 Beau Ciel $1,675,000 S. Palm Ave #153 Sarabande $1,775,000 S. Palm Ave #1102 Savoy on Palm $2,150,000

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Outstanding home on Located on the Gulf side the Prestancia Club w/ private access to #1 Course fairway. Gourmet Beach in the Country, kitchen & all the bells Siesta Beach.This 2 and whistles, top-ofbedroom 1 bath free line appliances, vaulted standing villa is right next ceilings, 3/4BRs, 2½BAs. to the beach. The best Solar heated pool and location in the complex extensive patio. 3000 sq Aloha Kai boasts the ft remodel done to per- largest heated swimming fection and absolutely pool on Siesta On-Site ready to move in. Value management and rental priced at $539,000 $399,000 MLS A3954578 MLS A3952368

1240 Dolphin Bay #303

Gated community in the heart of Siesta Key. 3rd floor unit is a 2 bedroom 2 bath with family room. Overlooking Sarasota Bay, spectacular sunrises, heated pool, tennis courts and garage parking. This 1900 sq ft condo is offered furnished and ready for new owners. $675,000 MLS A3953276

Easy bike or walk just 3 blocks to world-famous Siesta beaches, restaurants and galleries. Move in ready 2BR/2B turnkey furnished unit in bayfront community with tennis, fishing pier, two pools & more. $249,000

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“Writing for grownups doesn’t appeal to me anymore,” says children’s entertainer Mifflin Lowe says. “I’m through with the adult neuroses, the problems, the whining. I create what I like now: happy, fun stuff.”

Lone Star

Mifflin Lowe’s story of an inner city kid who wants to be a cowboy has lassoed the attention of famous hip-hop artists, record executives and now the Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office.

Mifflin Lowe has been riding around for a long time with the image of an inner-city cowboy galloping through his head.

The cowboy is young.

Maybe 10. He’s black. And, like Lowe, he has an overactive imagination. He fantasizes about riding steer and roping cattle.

He pictures New York

City as the Wild West. He pictures skyscrapers as mountain peaks, bicycle handlebars as ox horns and women in fur coats as grizzly bears.

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His name is Cowboy Kareem, and his adventures have occupied Lowe’s thoughts for so long it’s hard to tell where Kareem’s dreams end and Lowe’s begin.

“I honestly can’t even remember when I (conceived) it,” Lowe says of the story. “I never set out to make a point. I just liked the idea of a child who daydreams about becoming a cowboy under unlikely circumstances.”

A Bird Key resident and former advertising copywriter from Newport, R.I., Lowe took second place last month in the Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office’s “TV ME!” pitch contest.

He entered his “Adventures of Cowboy Kareem” in the competition’s one-off/long format category.

Although the 82-page screenplay is written as a full-length feature, Lowe says he’d be happy to see the story turned into an animated short with an accompanying soundtrack — for now.

He’s already met with an animation student at Ringling College of Art and Design and discussed staging the script with live actors at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

“I’m putting a lot of hooks in the water and seeing whoever bites,”

Lowe says. “Maybe I’m spitting ing radio jingles. into the wind a little bit … eh …

In the mid-1980s, he wrote a who knows what might come out book inspired by a lunch he once of it.” shared with a stingy colleague, Jeanne Corcoran, director of who ordered nearly everything on the Sarasota County Film and the menu then weaseled his way Entertainment Office, says there’s out of paying. a reason Lowe’s pitch stood out “I’d never seen anything like among the nearly 200 pitches she it,” Lowe recalls. “As I was driving received for the contest. home that night, I thought, hey, “It’s not something that just that would make a good book.” popped into his head overnight,” “The Cheapskate’s Handbook: Corcoran says. “It’s very well de- A Guide to the Subtleties, Intriveloped, and it has an inspiration- cacies and Pleasures of Being a al message that goes completely Tightwad” was published shortly against stereotype. I could see it thereafter with a black-and-white tickling the fancy of certain net- photograph of Lowe on the cover works that like imaginative famlooking like Larry King, in ily content.” suspenders, a bow tie and This wouldn’t be the first wire-rimmed glasses. time his cowboy fantasy has It was an instant suctickled people’s fancies. cess.

At one point, hip-hop artThe publisher, a division ist Wyclef Jean wanted to of Penguin, printed 250,000 produce the project. (He and copies. Lowe was offered an Lowe share a mutual friend.) advance on a second book, Then Mercury Records presiwhich he took, and a guest dent Ed Eckstine wanted to spot on “The Oprah Winfrey jump on board.

Show,” which he didn’t take Both connections, however, — a decision that is as much failed to pan out. a non claim-to-fame as it is a When Lowe finally did sell claim-to-fame for the writer. the rights to the script, he opted “I don’t like to fly,” he says to take them back after producwith a shrug. “I also think I had ers suggested he make Cowboy something to do that day.”

Kareem white.

When his second and third “I couldn’t do it,” he says. “It’s humor books — “I Hate Fun,” too good an idea and too a good a tongue-in-cheek analycharacter to compromise like sis of the American pursuit that.” of amusement, and “How To Lowe, himself, is something of Be a Celebrity,” a tongue-ina character. cheek guide to achieving A musician with a desuperstardom — failed gree in art history from to make the masses Princeton University, Lowe has won several laugh, Lowe decidhe spent most of his major advertising awards, ed it was time to recareer working in ad- including a CLIO Award turn to a friendlier vertising and compos- and One Show Award. niche: writing and

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“It was the greatest thrill of my life,” Mifflin Lowe says of the time his teenage son confessed that one of his favorite paperbacks was a poorly selling humor book Lowe had written. performing material for children.

With his longtime collaborator and friend, Berklee College of Music professor Greg Wardson, Lowe turned his first children’s book — the 1987 illustrated “Beasts by the Bunches,” a book of poetry with accompanying songs about groups of animals — into an orchestral score for the Syracuse Symphony.

The gig led to a performance last year with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, at which Lowe met Sarasota Orchestra violinist Carlann Evans, with whom he hopes to collaborate on future projects, namely a “Beasts by the Bunches” performance with the Sarasota Orchestra.

“I probably sound like I’m all over the place,” Lowe says, chuckling nervously. “It’s just that my imagination runs off with so many ideas. I know I need to stick with one for a moment.”

With “Cowboy Kareem” finally gaining momentum, Lowe says it’s obvious what he needs to focus on: a little boy in a 10-gallon hat.

He picks up his guitar and starts to strum a song he wrote for the story, an infectious ditty called “Homeboy on the Range.”

As he picks each chord, signing the lyrics with an appropriately gravelly twang, his face and his posture transform into something a little more rugged: his version of a kid’s version of a cowboy.

“It all boils down to doing what you like,” Lowe says. “A lot of my work is about people using their imaginations to view the world in a much happier way. I guess you could call it escapism, which is fine by me. I’ve got child-like sensibilities.”

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+ Artist Series announces 2012 scholarship winners And you thought J.Lo, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler had it hard.

Imagine what the judges for the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota must go through when they select the final six for the organization’s scholarship competition.

The agony!

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+ Actress Penelope Ann Miller joins SFF lineup This just in: Penelope Ann Miller will receive this year’s Career Tribute Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

The festival announced Friday that Miller will join the ranks of this year’s VIP guest list, which, so far, includes documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy, director Todd Solondz and actors Frank Langella, Jena Malone, Dominic Monaghan and Ashley Bell.

Miller stars alongside Lauren Ambrose in the drama “Think of Me,” a story about a struggling single mother in Las Vegas, which is slated to screen April 21 and April 22 at the festival.

The actress will receive the accolade at the festival’s

Filmmaker Luncheon April 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Miller, who broke out in Hollywood with a string of hits in the early 1990s, including “Awakenings,” “The Freshman” and the Al Pacino/Sean Penn flick, “Carlito’s Way,” is back in the spotlight again thanks to a nice run in the now-canceled “Men of a Certain Age” and a supporting role this year’s Best Picture winner, “The Artist.”

Miller’s appearance is a cherry on top of a thick festival sundae highlighted by NPR host and New York Magazine movie critic David Edelstein talking robots and Nixon with Count Dracula himself, Frank Langella.

Actress Penelope Ann Miller

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Artist Series scholarship finalists Gabriela Pena-Kim, Erica Ogihara and Likai He

At least on “Idol,” Ryan Seacrest is on hand to console the castoffs.

Divided into two age groups — scholarship level (ages 14 to 19) and performance level (ages 20 to 26) ­­— the competition came to a head last month when 10 semi-finalists competed against one another for a spot in a final performance at the Historic Asolo Theater.

Judged by violist Christina McGann and Sarasota Orchestra musicians Abe Feder and John Miller, the competition awarded $25,000 in scholarships.

Finalists in the scholarship level were cellist Erica Ogihara and violinists Gabriela Pena-Kim and Likai He. In the performance level, awards went to violinists Born Lau and Ryan Meehan and cellist Matthew Allen.

+ Sarasota bids adieu to two dynamic directors Two resignation announcements hit my email inbox last month: one from Art Center Sarasota Director Fayanne Hayes, the other from G.WIZ Executive Director Molly Demeulenaere.

Double bummer.

Hayes joined the Art Center in 2007. Demeulenaere joined G.WIZ in 2009. It feels like I just met these women at the start of their tenures — especially Demeulenaere, who graced the cover of this section just one month into the job.

At the time, she said she could picture herself leading G.WIZ for another 10 to 15 years, but, alas, Demeulenaere is moving up … to Tampa, where she’ll work as the vice president of development at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI).

In April, her G.WIZ run will come

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José Carreño auditions dancers at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

+ Carreño Dance Fest exceeds enrollment goal José Carreño and Robert de Warren auditioned dancers all over the country this winter, hoping to pad out the second season of summer intensive classes at their Carreño Dance Festival.

Last year, the school enrolled 56 students. This year, Carreño and de Warren were hoping to double that number. Mission accomplished.

In addition to holding auditions last month at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, the duo saw preprofessional dancers in WinstonSalem, N.C., Los Angels, Phoenix, Miami and Houston.

Their jet-setting paid off. The program, which runs Aug. 5 to Aug. 25, at the Sarasota Opera House, has grown to more than 100 students.

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Fayanne Hayes kicked off her final “iconcept” last week. to an end, as will Hayes’ time at the Art Center.

I wish you ladies lots of luck. You provided stability and leadership and fostered innovative programming and smart collaborations during trying economic times.

These two neighboring organizations are flourishing because steered them. You will both be sorely missed.

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‘A Shadow of Blue’ is an imaginative adventure “A Shadow of Blue,” by Carlos Lascano, is playing as part of Sarasota Film Festival’s Shorts 14: youthFEST Animated Shorts I at 11:45 a.m.

Saturday, April 21, at Regal Hollywood 20.

The Film Festival’s Shorts 14 will include screenings of: “Monarch,”

by Victor René Ramirez Madrigal and Jorge Arturo Tornero Aceves; “The Name-less,” by Violaine Lecuyer; “Ravenboy,” by Andrew Deppert; and “Rose & Violet,” by Claude Grosch and Luc Otter.

Tickets to the screening are $12 for adults and free for children.

Tickets are on sale now at sarasotafilmfestival.com.

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Seventh grade Booker Middle School

Seventh grade Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

“A Shadow of Blue” is like a kiss from heaven.

This short film, by Carlos Lascano, can touch the children of the world to still push and believe that disabled or not, you can still reach the sky.

The film is about a girl who uses her imagination to create an adventure through the forest without leaving her feet. She moves only by her shadow with her butterfly leading her. To see that there is faith for her if she is disabled makes her life meaningful for her and kids all over the world.

This is my impression of “A Shadow of Blue,” a loving story of a girl with hope and a blue light still in her heart.

A gaunt little girl sits on a park bench and allows her imagination to wander. Director Carlos Lascano brings together emotional music and characters in an adventurous story. “A Shadow of Blue” is a touching story full of adventure.

A little girl fills her time on a park bench creating a majestic blue paper butterfly. The butterfly comes to life, along with the girl’s shadow.

She imagines enthralling adventures with her shadow in the lead.

There are suspenseful twists as her

shadow skips and jumps, reaching for the butterfly.

A nasty crow acts as an antagonist and plots to scare the little girl away. The actions are expressive, and the music adds eerie suspense.

Everything is not as it seems as the plot develops.

Since there is no dialogue, the actions are clear and expressive.

The actions are dramatic, and the little girl’s leaps and jumps are expressed through flailing arms; crying with the heaves of the little girl’s shoulders. Even in shadow, actions are clear and precise.

The antagonist plays its part as a crow, attempting to make it impossible for the little girl to catch the

butterfly. Its expressive crowing adds to its menacing appearance.

The music and the creative angles give the story another dimension.

The music adds emotion with a twirly, tinkly song in happy scenes and eerie music in the scenes of suspense. Without the music, Lascano couldn’t have portrayed emotions in shadow.

Lascano brings together great music and emotional characters to create a short film full of imagination. With twists and turns, the imagination of a little girl brings together happiness and sadness in an adventure worth taking. So, come along and take the adventure in “A Shadow of Blue.”

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The perennially marvelous score features songs, such as “Consider Yourself at Home,” “I’d Do Anything,” “It’s a Fine Life” and “Pick a Pocket or Two.” Some highlights included “As Long as He Needs Me,” beautifully sung by Dianne Dawson as Nancy; a heartbreaking “Where is Love?” sung by Stevie Romero as Oliver; and a cunning rendition of “Reviewing the Situation,” by Steve Dawson, who most engagingly transforms himself into Fagin. Robby May is extremely effective in his dual role of narcissist, Mr. Bumble, singing the plaintive, “Boy for Sale,” and Bill Sykes, villainous psychopath, who sings a chilling “My Name.” Also effective in dual roles as Widow Corney and Mrs. Bedwin is funny Helen Holliday. And Matty Colonna creates a charming Artful Dodger.

In the play’s iconic opener, in which Oliver Twist holds out his tiny bowl and asks for “more” gruel, is followed by an adorable romp as the young cast of “boys” sings “Food, Glorious Food.” The children playing the boys: Summer Boucher, Brett McDowall, Kaity Cairo, Bryson Gregory, Max Lieberman, Evan Huit, and Joshua Roberson.

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“I just loved it; it’s the best one I’ve seen here,” declared my satisfied neighbor, Phyllis Mallette, a longtime Sarasotan, who explained that her father had taken her to the Apple and the Van Wezel in his time, and she was glad “to see the place making a comeback.”

Based on Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel, “Oliver Twist,” the play was adapted by Lionel Bart, who wrote the book, music and lyrics. It was produced in 1960 at London’s West End and went on to a hugely successful, Tony Award-winning Broadway run in 1963.

“Oliver Twist,” the novel, is a searing indictment of 19th-century England’s treatment of orphans, in particular, and the poor and homeless, in general, during the Industrial Revolution. It employs heavy satire to expose the ruthlessness and hypocrisy of the wealthy and privileged, as well as the larcenous and corrupt, and had a major impact on the nation’s deplorable “poor laws” and other injustices of the period.

Robert Ennis Turoff produced and directed the lively, entertaining musical, with Michael Sebastian as musical director; Jared Walker,

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There are some performances that are important events. There are others that are important evenings of music-making. Victor DeRenzi’s recent celebration of 30 years with the Sarasota Opera was a lot of both.

The stage was filled by the Sarasota Opera Orchestra, risen from the pit and fully visible, as well as admirably audible. Behind them was a chorus of about 40 singers taken from the various ranks of this season’s Sarasota Opera roster. And, at various times downstage, were this year’s excellent soloists.

It was a gala evening with an inventory of composers from Beethoven, Bellini and Boito, to Verdi and Wagner, and there were highlights that will stay with us for some time to come.

Opening with the ballet music from Verdi’s “Otello” made perfect musical sense, because “Otello” was one of this season’s greatest hits, and hearing the superb orchestra joined (briefly) by members of the grand chorus was thrilling. So was Maria D’Amato’s rich performance of “Casta diva” from Bellini’s “Norma,” especially because the soprano had just come from singing Desdemona in the house that same afternoon!

The final scene from Beethoven’s “Fidelio,” featuring Kara Shay Thomson, Sarah Asmar, Mathew Edwardsen, Adam Ulrich, Jeffrey Beruan and Stephen Fish, showed a leaner, keener, almost Mozartean side of DeRenzi.

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equals, swooping, diving and tumbling together like acrobats without a net, yet never diminishing Beethoven’s musical intent.

The prelude and “Liebestod” from Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” blew us away, from the exquisite cello solo in the prelude, to Thomson’s gorgeous delivery of the “Liebestod.” With every note under control, she gave us a spine-shivering, brilliantly sung account of one of music’s finest moments.

Danielle Walker and Joshua Kohl seemed risen on wings of song in the glorious Act II duet from Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut.”

But, for me, the absolute height of a splendid program came in the finale, when bass Young-Bok Kim, the chorus, members of the company’s Youth Opera, full orchestra and off-stage brass catapulted us through the roof with the prologue from Boito’s “Mefistofele.”

This is the kind of music making that converts atheists to believers and non-opera goers to music nuts.

It was a mighty tribute and accolade to the well-deserved tenure of DeRenzi. In fact, as an encore, DeRenzi repeated the last part of the prologue, perhaps looking toward another 30 years.

— June LeBell

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‘iconcept’ launches a new wave of fashion Art Center Sarasota’s must-see runway show of the year featured hip-hop, hula-hoop dancers, fire spinners, food trucks and a whole lot of unconventional inspiration.

Barbara Gerdeman’s “Mommy’s in the Market for Monet”

Where were you Friday night?

We were at Art Center Sarasota, sweating and howling with the masses, as models paraded down a runway dressed in bubble wrap and repurposed bicycle tubes for the annual “iconcept” art/fashion show.

Before we go any further, let’s first give credit to the models that each year look fabulous in materials most people toss in the garbage. (We’re talking about you, Bonnie Greenball Silvestri. You stole the

show, pushing your 1-year-old daughter in a shopping cart, dressed in a dress made from Publix shopping bags.)

And the artists? Without their unbridled creativity, “iconcept” would cease to exist. No one would realize black trash bags could be woven into a Chanel jacket. (We’re talking about you, Lisa Berger. Your “Haute Plastique” was a work of genius.)

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Give these folks a medal. For months they work tirelessly to

produce a quality runway show that each year seems to get bolder and better. (We’re talking about you, creative director Cat Pennenga.

This year’s Ringling Picnic food trucks were a nice touch.)

Kudos to all of you for making “iconcept 2012” a rousing success.

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Elisabeth Stevens is currently working on a companion piece to “Circus Sarasota,” the etching she created two years ago based on a sketch of a Circus Sarasota performance.

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Elisabeth Stevens spent the first half of her career traveling the country, critiquing art for newspapers and magazines. Now she spends her days creating it in a converted garage studio in her Sarasota home.

Elisabeth Stevens has a secret stash of paintings in her studio.

To illustrate how secret they are, she marked the drawer in which she keeps them.

If you were tempted to snoop through Stevens’ filing cabinet in search of this collection, you wouldn’t have to look for long.

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work is clearly and obviously labeled, “Secret Paintings.”

Stevens may be talented, but she’s not stealth.

“They’re kind of kooky,” she says, pulling out an image of a cat with women’s breasts. “Well, maybe all my work is a little bit kooky.”

Stevens painted the images

years ago, when she was still working as an art critic for The Baltimore Sun and before that, The Trenton Times, and before that, The Wall Street Journal, and before that, The Washington Post.

She spent more than 25 years in journalism.

In the beginning of her career, she went wherever her husband,

a finance whiz, was hired.

“I knew I was a writer,” Stevens says. “It just never occurred to me that I was an artist. Money was always such an object that I rarely had the time to create it. I had to work.”

She was a widow at a young age. Her husband suddenly died when their daughter was just 7 years old. Creating art was a luxury then. Stevens had bigger concerns.

“I was never able to really sit down and focus (on making art) until my daughter went off to college.” Stevens says. “That’s not to say I didn’t loved being a journalist, because I did.”

Sometimes she would find the time to paint.

At night, after her daughter had gone to bed, she would create wild, figurative paintings in acrylic — the 29 “secret paintings,” as they’ve come to be called.

Her favorite is of a two-headed woman, one facing the morning and one facing the night, a baby and a book cradled between the women, the word “joyful” spelled out at the bottom of the picture.

“My daughter seems to think they’re great,” Stevens says. “I can’t imagine anyone would care about them.”

A native of Rome, N.Y., Stevens studied English at Wellesley College and Columbia University.

At first, she thought she wanted to be an English teacher, until she started pumping out short art reviews during grad school for the New York-based art magazine, ARTnews, which still exists today.

She was a bohemian, as interested in the beat generation as any young writer living in the early 1960s in New York City. As proof

UP CLOSE To see Elisabeth Stevens’ work in person, visit the Stakenorg Fine Art Gallery in downtown Sarasota. To see her work online, visit gosspress.com.

of this, she has an assortment of ink drawings created on the spot in cafés and street corners.

The collection includes sketches of Lenny Bruce, Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac, as well as a series of images depicting the 1963 coal mining disaster in Dola, W.V. “They actually let me down there,” Stevens says. “Can you imagine? I made drawings in the mine.”

It’s hard to imagine Stevens — a tiny, blond lady living in a well kept country-club neighborhood — lugging an art portfolio through New York City subway stations and West Virginia coal mines, until you start studying everything she’s created: six books of short fiction, five books of poems, art monographs, etchings, linocuts and silverpoints.

All of them contain imagery and themes that are a little offkilter, a little surprising and often come from such strange recesses in her mind that even she can’t tell you from where they came.

Take, for example, the story of a woman who inexplicably grows a halo above her head in Stevens’ latest work, “Impossible Interlude: Three Short Plays.”

“I was a very serious journalist,” Stevens says. “I traveled all over the country writing about art. Just don’t ask me to explain my own. If I could explain it, I wouldn’t create it.”

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Several Marie Antoinettes and their Frenchmen, originally lounging and soaking up the evening by the banyan tree, made a run for cover and dried themselves off inside the white tent set up for the 31st annual Orchid Ball: “An Evening at Versailles.”

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Baroque dancers Alyson Dolan, Angela Rauter and Caitlin McMullen fascinated guests as they performed enchanting dances, and Michael Klauber auctioned off items such as one orchid each month for one year; and admittance to the everpopular Michael’s On East dinner for 10, at the Christy Payne Mansion. Later, everyone boogied on the dance floor to the DeLeon Orchestra.

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The American Cancer Society will hosts its annual Cattle Baron's Ball gala to benefit its Reaching Out to Cancer Kids programs — R.O.C.K. Camp, R.O.C.K Scholarships and Families R.O.C.K. Weekend.

The award for most creative means of transportation to the 31st annual Orchid Ball goes to Tony Neubroch and Chris Gilligan, who arrived via bicycles. Tony pedaled along in his tux and Chris was in her pink evening gown and flip-flops. They decided to bike instead of driving because they live around the corner from Selby Gardens.

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+ Almost too perfect for words Oh, Roger Pettingell, you certainly do belong in this photo. As Baroque dancers Alyson Dolan, Caitlin McMullen, Angela Rauter gracefully organized themselves and their stunning dresses into perfect poses at Saturday’s Orchid Ball, Pettingell did what any man watching three beautiful women would do — he took the empty chair, smiled and posed with them! His wife, Alisa, was quick to pull out her own camera and capture the moment in a photograph.

+ A twinkle in his eye Ernie Kretzmer’s sense of humor lit up the room when he accepted the American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award presented to him and wife, Alisa, at the eponymous annual dinner March 26, at Michael’s On East. His response to being given a shofar: “I guess I get a

chance to blow my own horn.”

He saluted the AJC for “shining a bright light on human relations violations worldwide,” and closed with, “Let us all join the eternal battle against evil.” A crowd of 200-plus was present to honor the Kretzmers; there is hardly a non-profit in town that has not benefited from their remarkable generosity.

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Gulf Coast Cheese Fest cofounder Molly Klauber is constantly searching the web for fabulous jewelry. With the Fête du Fromage event coming up, she performed a Google search and found a designer who made food-related jewelry — and just happened to be a cheese jewelry expert! She purchased cheese earrings, a cheese cocktail ring and a cheese necklace, and paired it with a black Hervé Léger dress to make for a sleek, cheesy look.

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A busy, busy Sunday … “Just Historically, this costumed affair a get-together” is how Jewel Ash has had a band and a dance floor. described the Sunday luncheon This year, planners gave it up, she and hubby, Mike, freeing about $4,000 threw for assorted for student scholarships friends March 25, at which is, after all, what Michael’s On East. the affair is all about On the same day, … The name game …

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Maestro Victor DeRenzi’s 30 years There were almost 60 guests at with the Sarasota Opera. And what the surprise 60th birthday party a celebration that was, with the for Dr. Susan Weinkle March 24, spectacular “Mefistophele” featurat Michael’s Wine Cellar. Reports ing the Sarasota Opera Chorus are that the MOHS Surgery for and the Youth Opera Chorus as Skin Cancer surgeon and dermaits finale. Bravo! … From hope tologist was genuinely surprised and fear set free … In the past and the party went on until midfew weeks: Michael Silverstein, night … Smart move … Some Norman Menell and Kay Ronson guests came to the Weinkle party succumbed after long battles. May on the late side, following Ringling their memories be for a blessing.

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“My friend Jaszy McAllister gave this to me. It’s made from recycled denim.”

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I finally got to wear it for a really fun “flamingo” photoshoot on the beach.”

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