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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Colony owners hope for occupancy Some Colony unit owners are exploring the possibility of re-opening at least 40 units on the property.

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Mayor Jim Brown waves to the crowd at last year’s Freedom Fest celebration.

+ Festive parade will celebrate the Fourth

The town compiled a report in May detailing the issues that need to be addressed before units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort could be re-occupied.

It totaled 85 pages.

But, some Colony unit owners hope to move forward and reopen a limited number of units.

“We have seen some activity related to improvements,” Town Manager David Bullock told the

Longboat Key Town Commission at its Monday, July 2 regular meeting of the 237-unit property at which longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber is currently the sole occupant.

“Nothing that would trigger a permit.”

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood confirmed to the Longboat Observer that two

weeks earlier, the board voted to assess unit owners $1,000 each to maintain $237,000 as a contingency toward re-opening a limited number of units in the Association’s current budget.

The Association is considering re-opening at least 40 units, Fleetwood said.

Bullock told the commission that the town’s role is centered only on codes.

What’s red, white and blue all over? Hopefully you, your family, your dog and your friends at the annual Freedom Fest parade and celebration. The parade lineup will begin at 8:30 a.m. July 4, between Bank of America and SunTrust Bank on Bay Isles Road; the parade starts at 9 a.m. This year’s event will honor late Police Chief Al Hogle; his wife, Leslie, will grand marshal the parade.

There will be a celebration following the parade featuring games and a butterfly release in Bicentennial Park (next to Longboat Key Town Hall).

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year’s rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

+ George Skestos appointed to board Longboat Key resident George Skestos was appointed to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. He will complete the term of the late Robert Peterson, who died in March.

Skestos served on the Ohio State University Board of Trustees for nine years and served one year as president.

He has also served as the chairman of the University East Hospital Board.

In 2000, Skestos moved from Owosso, Mich., to Longboat Key.

But the idea still generated discussion among commissioners, many who had questions about the legal disputes surrounding the property.

“How can we grant permits when the ownership of the property is in question?” asked Commissioner Lynn Larson.

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Fireworks lit up the night sky Monday, July 2, during the fourth annual Boom Boom on the Bay at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub. Many people enjoyed watching the show from their boats, as well as from shore, and they dined at Mar Vista prior to the 10-minute-long firework display. For more photos, see page 2A and visit YourObserver.com.

Longboat Key taxpayers won’t see a millage increase for the town’s operating expenses. That’s because the Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously at its Monday, July 2 regular meeting on a maximum millage identical to the current rate of 1.8872 mills for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

But, taxpayers are still likely to get a new tax if plans for north-end erosion control structures move forward, as town officials hope, with construction possibly beginning in late spring 2013.

The commission voted on a maximum millage rate of .8000 for Erosion Control District A and .2000 for Erosion Control District B. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

Voters approved the taxes in March 2011

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INDEX Bridge Bites....... 23A Briefs....................4A

Classifieds ........ 25A Cops Corner..........7A

Crossword.......... 24A Opinion.................8A

Real Estate........ 16A Weather............. 24A

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MILLAGE / FROM PAGE 1A via a referendum allowing for the issuance of a $16 million bond with District A voters footing 80% of the bill and District B voters paying the remaining 20%, District A includes all residential properties west of Gulf of Mexico Drive (i.e., the Gulf side) and all commercial properties on the island, while District B consists of all other Key properties.

The millage rate won’t be finalized until September, following two readings and public hearings. The rate authorized by the commission Monday is the highest amount that can be approved. The commission could

authorize a lower rate for both the operational millage and the erosion-control millages.

Town budget analyst/risk specialist Sandi Henley said that the erosion-control millage rate is likely to change as more information becomes available about the project and its timing.

“We’re erring on the high side,” she said.

Henley also told the commission that the rolled back millage rate (the rate at which the town could generate the same amount of revenue as it took in during the previous fiscal year) was 1.9187.

The commission could have levied a millage rate of up to 2.4644 mills for the town’s operations.

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want to lose the tourism designation, which could ultimately limit the property to approximately 100 units. Bullock told the commission that he anticipates an application by September to extend the property’s tourism use.

The town’s May report included various violations of the state’s building and life safety codes that need to be corrected. It stated that an engineer should inspect the water and wastewater facilities, including the privately owned lift station.

It also includes a bill that lists a $202,874.53 outstanding utility balance for the entire property. According to a memo from Finance Director Tom Kelley, each building has a master meter, so the entire balance for all units in each building must be made before service is restored to that building.

by Rachel S. O’Hara | Staff Photographer

Fireworks add some sparkle to the bay Spectactors lined the water’s edge in chairs and in their boats Monday, July 2, at the fourth annual Boom Boom on the Bay. Held at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, attendees gathered for dinner before enjoying the 10-minute fireworks show over Sarasota Bay. From bright-red sparklers to shimmering white bursts, the fireworks show was a booming success.

Multi-hued fireworks added some color to the annual fireworks show.

PROPERTY VALUES Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.

Key properties in Sarasota County fell by 1.19% from last year’s values, an amount slightly less than the June estimate of 1.4%. In Manatee County, Key properties fell by 1.72%, compared with June’s estimate of a 1.95% drop.

Combined, Key-wide property values fell by 1.33% — or 0.21% less than the 1.55% estimated in June.

Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara

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Town Attorney David Persson said that the issue isn’t the ownership of units; it’s who operates the Colony. Unit owners own their units and have the right to make changes to them if they meet codes.

Persson told the commission that he couldn’t estimate when legal issues could be resolved.

“To say it’s a mess is a gross understatement,” he said.

Some unit owners contend that the conditions of their units are inhabitable.

But Mayor Jim Brown worried that the re-opening units was an attempt by unit owners to meet the Dec. 31 deadline set by the commission for the Colony to re-open without losing its grandfathered tourism units. In March, commissioners warned the Colony parties that they

would not extend that deadline again if they haven’t reached it by the end of the year.

“Who wants to go there and live in that declining, decaying ... I don’t even want to call it a resort right now?” Brown asked.

The mayor said he wanted to send a message to the parties that the commission is looking for resolution. He wondered if the commission was placing undue pressure on the parties.

But Commissioner Phill Younger described it as a “Catch-22” situation, comparing the parties to fighting cats in a bag: The town could place pressure on the parties or sit back and watch them fight out their issues.

“I don’t see one good answer, to tell you the truth,” Younger said.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Town officials sound off on Debby response Debby’s deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

The threat of Tropical Storm Debby loomed over Longboat Key Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26, with a tropical-storm warning in effect both days throughout the entire island.

But by Wednesday, Debby was no longer a downer. She had disappeared.

The sun shone. Power was restored. The floods that closed both Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant on Broadway were reduced to mere puddles.

But, although the long-lingering Debby spared the Key of major damage, she still made an impact throughout the island.

Debby’s winds worsened the severe erosion near North Shore Road, most likely sweeping away the last of the sand placed as part of last year’s $4 million emergency beach project.

Public Works Director Juan Florensa spent the morning of Monday, July 2 doing a preliminary drive-through of the island with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. Florensa didn’t have an estimate of the amount

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of sand lost from Debby at press time.

But the sand loss could put properties at heightened risk should strong winds take the island by storm again.

“Any time we lose sand, we lose protection for our beaches,” Florensa said.

Town Manager David Bullock said that Debby has prompted the town to evaluate its monitoring system for storms, rainfall and tides.

“It was largely the big tides and the effects of the rain and the storm that caused us to have the flooding, and no one hit this on the prediction side,” he said.

Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming said that the police, fire and public works departments and town manager’s office worked well together.

Police officers had difficulty accessing flooded roads in their cruisers and borrowed a Public Works vehicle for patrol of those areas.

The inability of town vehicles to access flooded areas is a factor that the town is likely to consider when it decides whether to replace vehicles, according to Bullock.

Debris cleanup The town requests that residents place storm debris that doesn’t fit in garbage receptacles into bundles of no more than 40 pounds or 4 feet long. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 316-1988.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi said that firefighters were briefed on the town’s severe weather policies last month but learned some of the smaller lessons of emergency response. For example, when responding to an electrical fire at a flooded home on Bayview Drive, firefighters learned to be cautious about wearing their boots in such situations because they filled up with water.

Officials also learned when they checked the beaches that many people wouldn’t heed warnings to leave the beach.

“We had many people in the water and the seas were rough,” Dezzi said.

Many beachgoers were bodysurfing

or windsurfing and insisted they could handle the storm. But rip currents are unpredictable and put both beachgoers and emergency-response officials at risk, according to Dezzi.

In the absence of major storms for several years, Florensa said that his crews found a few areas in which they were “a little rusty.”

Public Works employees attempted to lower town flags in heavy winds but couldn’t lower at least one because winds were so strong. Typically, protocol requires employees to lower flags as the storm approaches, according to Florensa.

The storm also served as a reminder to the town to keep accurate records of the time it spends in its response, because many costs could be reimbursed by FEMA and the state if President Barack Obama grants Gov. Rick Scott’s request for a major disaster declaration to help counties affected by Debby.

And that time will keep accruing. Although Debby was just a distraction for most, Florensa estimates that debris cleanup will continue for the next couple of weeks.

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Q&A with Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming The idea of putting on a uniform and working on the Key would have been ‘alien’ to Cumming earlier in his career.

Acting Longboat Key Police in his career, Longboat Key Chief Pete Cumming’s last alien wouldn’t have been an attracsighting was probably in 2003 or tive place for him. But, in 2008, 2004. after Hogle told him about the The big green aliens adorned open captain position, he realthe T-shirts at UFO Exports in ized that it was where he needed Fort Myers. to be.

It was a fictitious pawnshop “For many years, I was an operated in 2003 by Cumming, adrenaline junkie, as most cops then an undercover Florida De- are,” Cumming said. “I enjoyed partment of Law Enforcement serving warrants and knocking agent, to build cases against down doors. But, after all that people dealing in time, my needs stolen goods. changed. I wanted “UFO” actually to become more stood for Underinvolved in helping cover Fencing Oppeople.”

Acting Police Chief eration.

To learn more Pete Cumming Cumming elicabout Cumming, Age: 53 ited confessions read our Q&A: by telling suspects Home: Westchester that he would buy How did you get County, N.Y. anything but just into law enforceInteresting fact: needed to know ment?

Cumming and his whether the goods My grandfather wife, Diane, breed were stolen so that was a corrections Galapagos tortoises. he could send them officer in Sing-Sing The largest of their out of the country.

Correctional Facilfour tortoises is a He got names and ity in New York, so 300-pounder named phone numbers I guess that plantSeabring. from many sused the seed of law pects by raffling a enforcement as big-screen TV. And, a concept. After every so often, he would see moving to Sarasota as a teenagsomeone in Fort Myers sport- er, I began looking at it because ing an alien shirt and know that it was something I respected. they were likely involved in the Police always did the right thing operation. and they caught the bad guy. I The fact that it was a setup was got my associate’s degree from a concept alien to those who sold Manatee Community College goods and put on the T-shirts. (now State College of Florida) The operation netted a 100% and worked a couple of odd jobs conviction rate for the 55 people and then got hired by the Sarasoarrested. ta County Sheriff’s Office in 1980 Like the role of pawnshop op- as a uniformed patrol deputy. erator, which lasted about six months, many of Cumming’s Tell me about your career beidentities were fleeting during fore Longboat Key. his 24 years of working out of I spent four years as a patrol uniform. deputy before getting promotBut Cumming’s latest role is ed to detective, investigating likely to be more permanent: He crimes like burglary and theft became acting Longboat Key Po- before getting promoted to inlice Chief in May, following the vestigate crimes against persons death of Police Chief Al Hogle, and, then, narcotics. and is the likely successor to the Then, I went to the cold-case permanent role. squad looking at old, unsolved Cumming admits that early homicides. I got promoted to

BIO

Pete Cumming became acting police chief in May, after four years as a captain. corporal and then got hired in January 1989 as a special agent and went back into narcotics from 1989 to 1994. Then, in 1994, I became part of a tactical unit that would target high-crime areas involved with drugs.

In 1998, I went back to the Sarasota field office and tried to branch out into violent crimes.

Then, I transferred to the Fort Myers operations center, where they were having a problem with street gangs and theft. I operated a fictitious pawnshop for about six months, then spent about three months building cases.

Then, I spent about two years traveling around a five-county area from Manatee to Collier hunting down absconded sexual predators.

I transferred back to the Sarasota field office, but, before that, I spent some time investigating officer-involved shootings.

What are your top priorities

for the police department?

To make sure that the officers have what they need to get their job done. The license-plate camera system would clearly be a good investigative tool. I’m big on training. I think we have good equipment. I consider the (force) we currently have to be the best this department has ever seen, collectively.

What is the status of the license-plate cameras planned for each end of the island?

We extended the bidding process (approximately 10 bids have come in so far) to October because of Al’s passing and all of the turmoil. We’re actively assessing all of the details. We’re working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Placement should not be a problem.

Will a police position remaining unfilled (as planned for the

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2012-13 fiscal year budget) impact public safety?

No. We’ll have to work a little harder. I’d like to fill the police officer position as soon as possible. Really, we’re down two people right now — my position and (retired patrol officer) Charlie Erickson’s position.

What was a typical day like for you as captain? And what’s a typical day like now as acting police chief?

As captain, I would come in and do administrative stuff and return calls and then work about half of my shift on the street. As police chief, you check your calendar before you go to bed and again in the morning.

I live by my smart phone. As much as I’m honored to be here, I think daily about how I can be as good as Al was at this job. I try to keep my eyes and ears open and try to learn. A typical day is atypical.

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+ Commission approves Bullock contract The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a threeyear contract with Town Manager David Bullock at its July 2 regular meeting that extends his contract through Oct. 31, 2015. The commission reached consensus last month for Town Attorney David Persson to draft an agreement with Bullock, who became interim town manager Nov. 1, 2011, and earns $180,000 annually.

The contract also includes the option for a three-year renewal at the end of the first three-year period. Both the commission and Bullock have the right to end the agreement with 90 days’ notice .

+ Vehicle break-ins reported in CC Shores

Longboat Key police are actively investigating six vehicle breakins that occurred over the weekend in Country Club Shores. All involved vehicles were unlocked and contained cash, wallets and other valuables in plain sight, according to acting Police Chief Pete Cumming.

Cumming said that police have promising information. Police don’t believe that the incidents are related to a string of similar thefts that occurred last weekend in the Longbeach Village but have not ruled out the possibility.

MOST READ STORIES ONLINE LAST WEEK: 1. “Debby takes Longboat by storm” (June 25) 2. “Debby Downer: tropical storm Debby strikes Longboat” (June 27) 3. “tornado watch in effect for Key” (June 24) 4. “PHoto gaLLerY: Deb-istation on Longboat Key” (June 27) 5. “tropical storm weather to continue in sarasota and surrounding area” (June 25)

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+ Weekly Publix progress report Tropical Storm Debby put a damper on Publix construction during the early part of last week,

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but the supermarket is now ready to raise the roof. Publix obtained a building permit June 27, to put up its new roof at a total implicated cost of $298,500, according to the permit.

A topping-off party to celebrate the placement of the roof is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 12.

Night construction will take place on weekdays of this week, excluding Wednesday, July 4, to allow for the completion of an internal pour for its flooring.

+ Commission approves Dry Dock site plan The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved a site-plan amendment to allow Dry Dock Waterfront Grill owner Eric Hammersand to construct a 1,107-square-foot addition to the restaurant’s existing second-floor dining area. The vote took place in a special meeting held Friday, June 29.

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Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp: Rosaire’s Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

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It’s Thursday, June 28, and it’s hot, hot, hot at horse camp.

Here at Rosaire’s Riding Academy, some of the campers are tacking up their horses and getting ready to ride. Others are already trotting around the arena and eyeing the jumps. A couple of girls are snuggling up to a cuddly cow named Moomers and a loveable llama named Lima.

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What have you learned this week during camp?

The heaviest horse that we have here is Shrek or Cody.

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by Robin Hartill | City Editor

FDOT, town on the road to safety study The agencies will determine whether safety improvements are needed for the Key’s roads.

Longboat Key has been the site of 14 pedestrian and bicycle crashes in the past three years.

“There’s not a serious or significant crash problem that exists today with bicycles and pedestrians that occurs on the Key,” said Gary Amig, Florida Department of Transportation District Safety Program manager, who spoke at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s Thursday, June 21 workshop, along with FDOT District Traffic Operations Engineer L.K. Nandam.

Still, it was one of those 14 crashes that brought FDOT officials before the commission: the Jan. 27 death of Jo Schatterman, 73, who was struck by a car and killed as she attempted to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive after getting off a trolley.

FDOT and town officials will work together to study traffic safety within town limits. The study will include a review of crash history, identification of potential areas of concern, bicycle and pedestrian counts, and possible recommendations for improvement.

Amig told the commission about solutions that have the potential to improve safety, including flashing pedestrian warning signs and other enhanced signage, more visible striping and improved lighting — all of which are relatively lowcost, quick and easy upgrades.

Crosswalks must be warranted, according to Amig, and would have to be placed in crossing areas used by a significant number of pedestrians. Several commissioners pointed out that pedestrian and bicyclist crossings are often scattered throughout the Key, especially during peak season when many visitors are crossing to go to and from various beach accesses.

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Refuge islands that provide a safe area in the middle of roadways have been effective for FDOT but could interfere with driveway access.

“Any time you have something that would interfere with access, you have to proceed very carefully,” Amig said.

Tunnels, like the one built by Arvida in the 2100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive, are costly and difficult to install, sometimes causing drainage problems, and are typically underutilized.

Amig also discussed the possibilities of more enforcement and education.

Data collection for the upcoming study will take place during peak season.

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June 22 Pedal to the concrete 12:07 p.m. — 700 block of Dream Island Road. Property Damage. A man accidentally hit his gas pedal instead of his brake pedal while backing out of his driveway, causing him to strike a cinder-block wall and knock down its brick support column. The driver said that he is a friend of the property owner and would notify him of the incident.

Shouldering the load 10:55 p.m. — 5300 block of GMD. Disturbance. A waitress told police that the owner of the restaurant where she works used explicit language and pushed her right shoulder three times during an argument about a guest who was having trouble getting the glass of wine he ordered. The restaurant owner appeared slightly intoxicated, according to police. The owner said that he told both the waitress and a bartender who were arguing about the issue to shut up but denied touching the woman. Police planned to investigate further.

June 25 Temporary arrangement 4:36 p.m. — 500 block of Bayview Drive. Public Service.

Firefighters and police told a woman that she should leave her home due to high waters and a lack of electricity. The woman didn’t want to leave but agreed after police called her neighbors, who said that she could either stay with them or in a vacant rental next door.

Hot wire 4:40 p.m. — Intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulf Side Road. Fire. Police found a wire that had been severed after receiving a report of downed wires.

False alarm 6:05 p.m. — Intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Companion Way. Fire. Police responded to a report of arcing wires but found no obvious signs of arcing.

June 26 Exploded transformer 4:07 a.m. — 5800 block of GMD. Fire. Police saw a transformer explode while patrolling a neighborhood and advised dispatch to contact firefighters.

June 25 Roadside assistance 1:52 a.m.

— 4900 block of GMD. Traffic. Police spotted a woman on the side of the road whose car got a flat tire during a storm.

After the car was secured on the road shoulder, police drove the woman to a hotel so she could get a room until she could have the tire repaired.

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

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Why they declared freedom It’s always a good reminder at this time of year to go back to the beginning.

Yes, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776 — when 56 men, representing the inhabitants of 13 American colonies, declared to each other their lives, fortunes and honor in pursuit of

a monumental cause. Not only a cause that declared their countrymen and their land free and independent from a tyrannical British king, but a cause that, remarkably, is still influencing world events today.

It’s important for Americans to remind themselves what the signers declared and

believed and why. And it’s important to put this declaration of everyone’s inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and pursuit of Happiness into the context of today.

Ask yourself: Are you, we, still committed and practicing these principles?

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i. BERT SPIEGeL So far, Longboat Key resident shoes, jewelry and “whatever I. Bert Spiegel has lived a joyful we could get a bargain on,” he and prosperous 90 years. says with a slight New York ac“I really have no complaints, cent. to tell you the truth,” he says.

“When hot pants came out, The soft-spoken man has lived I made them in suede and did in the same Windward Bay nicely in that,” Spiegel laughs. apartment for 42 years.

“I have always been handy.”

“I don’t understand when Because he was in the fashnewcomers come here and say ion industry, he dressed the we should have much more part of an avant-garde busimercantile business; most nessman — he still does today. people who buy (homes) here “I was always hip to the style,” don’t want that,” he says. “They Spiegel says. He has shoulderwant a quiet and length silver lovely place.” It’s hair, which he why he origiwears in a ponynally fell in love tail, and he’s just with the area. as stylish in his Spiegel was 90s as he was in born in Sarahis 30s and 40s. sota and lived In 1970, the here until the couple moved to age of 6, “when Windward Bay. the world colAt that time, the lapsed,” and the businessman set Great Depresout to find a losion forced his cal store to own. father to move “I finally found the family to a store owned Spiegel’s grand- Spiegel’s piece was featured by a Greek lady, father’s house in in a juried show at Ringling who was a baker College of Art and Design.

New York City. who went out of When he was business but still 8, he foreshadhad a contract owed that he would marry his for the store,” he says. Because 7-year-old neighbor, Milly — by Spiegel had to buy the baking the time he was 16, they were equipment in order to get the engaged. Their marriage lasted store, he decided to try running 65 years. a café that he named Love and “She was the boss,” he says.

Quiches. His friend told him Spiegel lived in New York for the most he would make would 25 years, during which time he be $80 a day. worked for his family’s leatherBut, without any advertising, tanning business. on opening day the Spiegels He served in the U.S. Army took in $80.

Air Corps for three years during Spiegel thought, “Well, mayWorld War II and then earned a be we can do more,” and he dedegree in nautical engineering. cided to open a catering busiEventually, he and Milly ness. owned five retail women’s bou“We worked for every church tiques in New York called Boots and institution in town from and Bags. They sold handbags, the Van Wezel to you name it,”

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

Mallory Gnaegy

I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs. he says. Twice, they catered parties for 600 people. One time, they prepared the food for a woman’s wedding one year and then catered her divorce party the next.

Sixteen years later, he opened Posh Nosh on Longboat Key. But Milly was worried the 70year old Spiegel was working too hard.

“You’re going to die if you keep doing this!” she’d tell him. So, he retired after two years, and Milly sold real estate.

Spiegel filled his time boating,

swimming and playing tennis. He laughs when he says he painted daily in the small corner Milly allotted him in their apartment. Those were happy days.

“We did very nicely; made loads of friends,” Spiegel says.

Milly died a few years ago, and Spiegel wishes they could have enjoyed more years together. He continues to swim and play tennis; he also paints daily — but now he uses the whole lanai as his studio. He recently entered a watercolor

painting into a juried Ringling College of Art and Design show. His beautiful and colorful works brighten the walls of his apartment.

“I’ve been enjoying life,” he says. “I’m a happy type (of) person. I laugh most the time, which is what keeps you from getting crazy.”

—Mallory Gnaegy

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+ Lynches to provide special new service If you visit St. Armands Circle in the coming months, be sure to check out a new service provided

by Lynches Pub & Grub — husband day care. While wives are out shopping, the Lynch sisters say they will watch your husbands for free. Sisters, Chris and Ethna Lynch, will make sure no naughty women talk to your husband— that is, other than the Lynch sisters themselves.

+ Looking for summer reads?

The Longboat Key Library, 555 Bay Isles Road, adds 25 to 30 new titles to its collection each month throughout the summer, and they are mainly books on the current best-seller lists: • “A Blaze of Glory” by Jeff Shaara • “The Bourne Imperative” by Eric Van Lustbader • “Calico Joe” by John Grisham • “A Conspiracy of Friends” by Alexander McCall Smith • “A Gift for my Sister” by Ann Pearlman • “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn • “Love is Murder” by Sandra Brown • “Stolen Prey” by John Sandford • “Wicked Business” by Janet Evanovich • “The Wind through the Keyhole”

by Stephen King • “XO” by Jeffery Deaver The library is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. New members are welcome. Vacationers will find a large collection of books for sale: $.50 for all paperbacks and $1 to $3 for hardback books.

Mia Gumpert Baum, of Longboat Key, died June 28.

The daughter of Henrietta Wolfson and Walter Gumpert and twin sister of Lia, Mrs. Gumpert was born in Berlin and grew up in Mount Vernon, N.Y. Mrs. Baum spent her life caring for others, not only as a bacteriologist and later as her husband, Victor’s, nurse, but also as a caregiver to her parents, aunts and dear friends. She possessed a profound empathy for others.

She received an associate’s degree from Rollins College and, later, at the age of 60, a bachelor’s from Queens College, where she was the oldest player on the Queens College tennis team.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Victor Baum; twin sister, Lia; children, Dr. Michael Baum and Debbie Chapin-Horowitz; and two grandchildren.

Services were held Monday at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were by Toale Brothers Fu-

Mary Miller, Ann Thompson, Robin Serbin, Dr. Irene Bandy-Hedden, Hon. Rochelle T. Curley, Renee Hamad, Kim Wheeler and Audrey Coleman

+ Mary Miller becomes Women’s Resource officer Longboat Key’s Mary Miller has been elected secretary of the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County Board. The Hon. Rochelle T. Curley will install her at the annual meeting. She will be secretary under the new president, Sarasotan Renee Hamad.

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On the late Bruce Sands’ tombstone is the number eight. It was a number signoff that he and his wife, Lillian, used to signify “I love you.” Of similar significance to Lillian are butterflies — you won’t see her without one. The last gift Bruce gave her was a butterfly necklace, which she cherishes.

The necklace went missing. She searched everywhere looking for it and was sure someone had stolen it. While she was spending Courtesy photo time at her New York home, after exactly eight years to the day that it went missing, June 12 — she found the necklace.

Clear your schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn. Lee Silverstein will speak at Holiday Inn Lido Beach, 233 Ben Franklin Drive. Silverstein is a LinkedIn and social media trainer and certified professional resume writer who teaches business owners and job seekers how to achieve their goals using social media. Cost is $20 per person. Call 3832466.

William S. ‘Bucky’ Buchanan Jr.

William S. “Bucky” Buchanan Jr., of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key and Chatham, N.J., died June 25.

Mr. Buchanan was a longtime member of the Longboat Key Club and Bird Key Yacht Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madolyn S. Buchanan.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynn B. Heim, of Wilmot, N.H.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Salvation Army of the DAV. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel, is in charge of funeral arrangments.

Pat Herrmann

Pat Herrmann, of Longboat Key, died June 23.

Ms. Herrmann was a longtime docent at the Longboat Key Historical Society and she added many inspirational thoughts and knowledge regarding Longboat Key’s colorful past.

WORSHIP SERVICES • All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 383-8161.

• Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian USA, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Porter is the pastor. 3838833.

• Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. 383-6491.

• St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, will hold contemporary

Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and traditional Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.

The Rev. Mark Bernthal is the pastor. 388-1234.

• St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Saturday Masses at 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; and daily Masses at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Msgr. Gerard Finegan is the pastor. 383-1255.

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The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s.

Landmark lore The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

“Dan Byrd’s Fish Camp,” where they sold beer and tackle.

The Byrds and their two children, Dan Jr. and Cay, lived in the back part of the building until they moved across the street. In 1950, they started selling the thick burgers at their fish camp for which the restaurant is famous today.

A few years later, the Byrds moved to Alaska and leased the building to Keith French. French moved the bait shop portion of the business down the hill, closer to the water, but kept selling burgers from the restaurant at the top of the bridge; they became two separate entities. Hollis Wadley began leasing the bait shop from French.

When the Byrds returned to the area (about 1954, according to Dan The early years Byrd Jr.), they took back In 1928, a drawbridge New Pass Grill and Bait Shop the burger side of the was built over the blue- since 1929 business. green waters of New Pass The neighborhood children began to reconnecting City Island to Longboat Key. The following year, a shack was built as liv- fer to it as “The Bridge Shack.” ing quarters for the New Pass bridge tender. The drawbridge made the land more Hollis Wadley and the fish camp accessible, but, with accessibility, comes Hollis Wadley continued to run the fish traffic; next came the need for a bait shop. camp at the bottom of the hill by the New Pass Bridge; he eventually bought the busiThe Byrd family ness.

The New Pass property was owned by Wadley, a commercial shrimper, sold the state and, at the time, sat west of to- bait and rented boats near the water on the day’s New Pass Bridge on top of a hill. In west side of the bridge at the same time the 1946, Dan and Daisy Byrd leased the prop- Byrds sold burgers and beer. erty and turned the living quarters into Wadley’s stepson, Jack Matthias, reNew Pass Bait Shop was founded in 1929; that much is fact — it says so on the sign. It has become a historical landmark over the last 83 years, buzzing with boaters and fishermen there for bait, tackle or “the coldest beer and the best burgers in town,” says Dan Byrd Jr., the son of original owners Dan and Blanche “Daisy” Byrd.

Much of the shop’s history comes from fishermen, who can, presumably, stretch the truth as far as they can stretch their mouths around the famous New Pass Grill burgers.

“A lot of what I heard about New Pass that I learned over the past 13 years is hearsay and rumors,” says Jim Wallace current co-owner. “But it’s probably true.”

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Jim Wallace stands behind the counter, but don’t be fooled — he’s never even turned on the grill!

By the numbers 10 — employees at New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

82 — square feet that make up the current kitchen

14 — number of rental boats Hollis

Wadley operated with his fish camp in the late ’50s and early ’60s 36 — number of shrimp Wadley sold in each order for $1.15 in the ’50s $7.07/ “707”– The original price and menu name for a burger, fries and a tall beer under Wallace’s ownership. $8.49/“849” — what the 707 became when the Wallaces had to raise the price.

13 — number of years the Wallaces have operated New Pass Grill and Bait Shop 4 — number of months it took Kip Ackerman to paint the building with a 4-inch brush.

700,000 — the estimated number of burgers Jim Wallace has served in his 13 years

members the days when “there might have been 100 people fishing up on the bridge with lanterns,” he says.

About 1966, Wadley sold his fish camp to one of his shrimpers, Carl Sadler.

The ‘new’ New Pass Bridge

During the late 1970s, New Pass Bridge was consistently stuck in the open position. This was about the same time Dan Byrd Sr. died, but his wife, Daisy, kept flipping burgers.

In 1979, the Department of Transportation built a new New Pass Bridge, and by July 31, 1982, The Bridge Shack and bait shop were forced to close their doors, making way for the construction of the bridge, which would be wider and longer, taking up more of the state owned right of way property.

New Pass bait shop lives on

During the construction of the new New Pass Bridge and shortly after, the New Pass Bait Shop operated out of the back of Carl Sadler’s truck, which was parked on the east side of the bridge. But Sadler soon made a deal with the city, which owned the land, to lease the land to build a bait shop on the edge of the water — the restaurant and bait shop’s current location.

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Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,172 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $237,000 in 1991.

Joseph Grano Jr. sold his Unit 304 condominium at 1045 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joseph and Carol Fiorito, of Stamford, Conn., for $565,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,503 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $331,000 in 1995.

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Michael Laurie, of Williamsville, N.Y., sold the Unit 631 condominium at 3070 Grand Bay Blvd. to Joel Jacobson and Lois Dimore, of Chatham, N.J., for $579,000.

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This home at 621 Yardarm Lane in Country Club Shores has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,248 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,647,500.

her Unit 505 condominium at 2171 Harbourside Drive to Anna McCann, of Longboat Key, for $539,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,219 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $90,000 in 2008.

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Robert Marcus, of New York, sold the Unit 5-E condominium at 1701 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Frank DeQuattro, of Wakefield, R.I., for $420,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,615 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $115,500 in 1986.

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Krenson Corp. sold the Unit 102 condominium at 4401 Gulf of Mexico Drive to David Seamon and Robin Banet, of New Albany, Ind., for $368,750. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 961 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 2005.

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Roberta Burnett, trustee, of Lake Forest, Ill., sold the Unit 13 condominium at 7145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Morris and Carolyn Daniels, of Chadds Ford, Pa., for $299,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,170 square feet of living area.

BUILDING PERMITS ORCHID BEACH GULF FRONT SPECTACULAR! 7th floor 3BR 3-1/2BA. Walk to St. Armands.

Private 2 car garage. $2,675,000

NEW LISTING 4 BR/4.5 BA custom home. Gorgeous setting on wide canal with great boat dock. $1,625,000 HIDEAWAY BAY HOMES Exceptional homes with full bay views. Amazing waterfront location with multiple docks and plenty of privacy $2,249,000 Custom 5,000 sq. ft. canal home. Deep water dock accommodates 50’ boat. Great family home. $1,995,000 WESTWAY ESTATE WESTWAY ESTATE - 210 FT. DIRECTLY on New Pass, views to Gulf, outstanding sunsets. 4 BR main home plus 4 BR guest house.

Gorgeous courtyard pool, dock, private beach access.

The ultimate in designer finishes! $8,900,00 LONGBOAT KEY CLUB - INN ON THE BEACH Gulf front 2BR $995,000; Gulf front Club Suite $995,000 EXQUISITE CUSTOM Open floor plan flows to pool w/outdoor living area & private water views. Lg. downstairs master plus 3 guest suites upstairs - 2 w/ private terraces overlooking water views. Exceptional architectural details. Great boat dock. $4,250,000 SABAL COVE Spacious 4BR plus office/library. First level master suite has his & her baths. Kitchen dining area opens to outdoor pool/entertainment area plus outdoor kitchen. Separate breakfast room. Exquisite lakefront! Bay Isles subdivision, deeded beach. Close to tennis. $1,695,000

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4,400 sq.ft. Home w/193 ft. unobstructed Bay vista. Dock your boat and launch your kayak from your own private beach. $3,250,000

TROPICAL BEACH PARADISE Private one acre estate on the beach w/ 4,000 sq. ft. 4BR secluded custom home. Private master suite opens to hot tub with outstanding beach and sunset vistas. Gulf front oasis with private beach sitting area plus beach side pool and hot tub with a connecting waterfall, extensive patio, outdoor kitchen and bar setting. Driveway lined with fabulous foliage. $4,790,000 NEW MEDITERRANEAN 5BR MASTERPIECE Direct bayfront, magnificent bayside pool/patio, plus large patio off master suite overlooks Sarasota Bay vistas plus Sarasota skyline. Terraces offer multiple areas for enjoying the outdoor plus fireplace and kitchen.

Designer upgrades and special treatments throughout this a BAYFRONT BEAUTY. $8,700,000 SEA GATE Gulf Front Split Floor Plan 2BD/2BA. Sunsets, tennis & beach. $749,000 RITZ CARLTON TOWER RESIDENCE 10th floor views of Sarasota Bay to Big Pass, and views of Marina Jack. Southeast corner with two large terraces and morning sun. $2,595,000 SARABANDE 8th FLOOR Gorgeous corner condo w/ panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, the Marina, city skyline plus Gulf sunsets. Luxurious finishes & amazing amenities! $1,595,000

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HARBOUR VILLA CLUB 2BR/2BA Bay views w/dock. Penthouse $550,000 2BR/2BA End Unit $495,000

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 22 through June 28, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive) Address

Permit Applicant Amount

525 Bay Isles Parkway

Re-roof

Publix Supermarkets

$298,500

New 671 Broadway construction 535 Sanctuary Drive Alteration 340 GMD Alteration 3010 Grand Bay Blvd.

Alteration 2110 Harbourside Drive Alteration 760 Marbury Lane Alteration 1211 GMD Alteration 3251 Bayou Sound Alteration 2425 GMD Alteration 6429 Gulfside Road Alteration 5211 GMD Alteration 621 Yardarm Lane Alteration 1955 GMD Alteration 1445 GMD Alteration 6701 GMD Alteration

4888 GMD Alteration

Edward Zunz $273,950 Kelly King $243,900 Peter Kasdin, trustee $153,000 Arnold Crane, trustee $83,693 Paul Giusti $53,500 Allan Brockett $25,430 Robert Russell $25,000 Lorraine Kaplan $24,800 Henrietta McMillan $23,350 Robert Berman $18,477.14 Covert III condominium $17,200 Chuck Ford $15,276 Peter Burbank $12,000 John Pearce $9,150 John Sandford $6,700 Windward Bay Condominium Association $5,934

605 Sutton Place

Alteration

John Kloppenburg

$5,000

411 N. Shore Road

Re-roof

David Jackman

$4,970

550 Birdie Lane

Alteration

Karen Harding

$2,350

380 GMD

Alteration

Nina Duane, trustee

$2,200

611 Cedar St.

Re-roof

Stephanie Claussen

$1,000

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Bayfront Elegance! Almost 4,000 SF of Open Living Space in This Fabulous Sarabande Residence. Dramatic Sunset Views! $1,999,000

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Custom 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bath, Multi-Level Home with Beautiful Views of the Gulf and its Mesmerizing Sunsets. Very Open, Airy and Bright! $790,000

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Perfectly Positioned on a Wide Canal, this Stunning Home has been Meticulously Remodeled and Updated. Over 4600 Sq. Ft. of Spacious Waterfront Living! $2,495,000

Peacock Bay Estate w/ 5 En-suite BD, Guest Suite, Superb Views and Unparalleled Architectural Finishes! $8,595,000

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Award-Winning, Florida Green Certified Contemporary Masterpiece on Cocoanut Bayou w/ Over 6200 SF of Amazing Living Space Plus Guest Apartment. $4,900,000

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Modern Luxury Four Bedroom w/ over 4,000 SF of Brilliant Living Space and Sweeping Water Views. Very Private! $2,895,000

Tranquil and Private Resort-Like Beachfront Estate on Longboat Key. $4,495,000

LIDO BEACH

Magnificent Bay and City Views! Spacious Orchid Beach 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Unit That Feels Like a Private Home! Turnkey furnished, too! $1,695,000

CASEY KEY

LONGBOAT KEY

Beautifully Updated 3 Bedroom Island Getaway w/ Tranquil Bay Views and Boat Dock. $1,499,000

Very Impressive Conrad Beach Beauty Just Steps to the Beach. $999,000

DOWNTOWN SARASOTA

Exquisite Alinari 15th Floor Unit w/ Magnificent Views of Bay Out to Gulf!

$499,000

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TIMELINE

1929 — The Bridge Shack was built.

1946 – Dan and Daisy Byrd lease New Pass property and call it Dan Byrd’s Fish Camp 1950 – Hamburgers are sold at the restaurant.

1978 — Dan Byrd dies.

July 31, 1982 — Daisy Byrd closes the door to The Bridge Shack.

1983 — New Pass Bridge is constructed.

1998 — Jim and Don Wallace buy former Bridge Shack the business.

NEW PASS GRILL / FROM PAGE 15A Sadler ran the bait shop until he put it on the market in 1998. In October, Jim and Don Wallace put in an offer.

Jim and Don Wallace

Retired airline pilot Jim Wallace and his son, Don, were not fisherman.

“Now what does being a pilot in the Air Force and flying 24 years with United have to do with bait and burgers?” he asks. “Nothing! Talk about naïve.”

The Wallaces were honoring their passion for real estate, circling properties in the classified ads, when they came across the ad for Sadler’s bait shop.

“We were very curious and made up our minds to buy it within 48 hours,” says Wallace.

The Wallaces bought the place as an investment property, but it turned out to mean so much more. Every year of owning the business, the father-son duo said, “Let’s do it one more year,” but it has become fun for them.

Since purchasing the bait shop and grill, they have slightly modified the building. Jim Wallace is proud of the trompe l’oeil painting, or trick of the eye painting, that took late artist Kip Ackerman four months to paint with a 4-inch brush. One of their beloved, and now late, employees, Jack Whitefield, added the “junk” that covers the building, such as a huge white tiger and dinosaur in a cage.

The bait shop ceiling is covered in abandoned hats left in honor of a rumor started by a past employee: If you leave your hat at New Pass Bait Shop, you become a better fisherman.

Aside from giving the building more rustic décor, the Wallaces have kept everything else the same.

“If you are successful, why screw with it?” Jim says.

The Wallaces have had so much fun with the current bait shop and grill that they are opening a second restaurant on St. Armands Circle later this year.

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THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012

by Molly Schechter

A good read that’s good for your health Books about health and fitness are not generally “fun reads.”

“Drop Dead Healthy — One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection” is the delightful exception.

The author is A.J. Jacobs, a young (by Longboat Key standards) New Yorker who is edit o r-at-large MOLLY Esquire SCHECHTER for magazine. He is also a Longboat Key “relation” — the son-inlaw of Barbara Brizdle and Larry Schoenberg.

This is Jacobs’ third book of a series that could be called “in search of the ideal.” The first was an attempt to perfect his mind, leading him to read the entire “Encyclopedia Britannica” and to write “The Know-It-All.” Next, he tackled his spirit by living the Bible and writing “A Year of Living Biblically.” Both were New York Times best-sellers.

It was near brush with death from a bout of pneumonia on a Caribbean island that set him on the third leg of his search. His book describes it as, “My quest … to turn my current self — a mushy, easily winded, moderately sickly blob — into the embodiment of health and fitness.

To become as healthy as humanly possible.”

Jacobs tackled his topic with incredible journalistic curiosity and energy and an impres-

sive amount of self-discipline.

He must have read hundreds of books and hundreds more studies. He interviewed many experts, from Erwan LeCorre, the Frenchman behind the caveman or paleo fitness movement, to Arline Bonzaft, a psychology professor at City University of New York who leads the crusade against noise; and Dr. Philip Tierno (also known as “Dr. Germ”), director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University Langone Medical Center, to David Blaine, who has the world record for holding his breath, and many, many more.

Readers can bless his journalist’s access and interviewing skills, because we can enjoy the benefits of their knowledge and beliefs without having to do all that work. All we have to do is read “Drop Dead Healthy.” It chronicles Jacobs’ search literally from head to toe, with chapters on the stomach, heart, ears, butt, immune, nervous and endocrine systems and more, even including the genitals.

It’s a judgment call whether he became “as healthy as humanly possible,” but there’s no argument that Jacobs lived his learning for 25 months. The metrics he forthrightly provides (even when they are not flattering) make clear that he accomplished a great deal. He mastered portion control and healthy eating, contributing to a weight loss from 172 to 158 pounds. His body fat dropped from 18% (in the average range) to 7% (athletic). He went from huffing and puffing to

Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri

A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series.

climb a flight of stairs to literally running his errands to completing a triathlon. He overcame his germ phobia and learned to tolerate, if not to like, going to the gym, and he went from doing bicep curls with 10-pound weights to curling his son, Lucas, who weighs 35 pounds.

“Sedentary is the new smoking,” Jacobs says.

To get away from its considerable dangers, he rigged up a treadmill desk so he can walk while he writes and overachieved his goal of “making this a 1,000-mile book.” (He hit 1,000 in month 16 and was up to 1,144 in month 23.)

At the same time, he argues that being healthy should not be

a painful chore. “There are ways to make it pleasurable, such as coffee, chocolate and wine — any kind of alcohol –— one drink a day,” he says. And he presents evidence in support of all three.

Jacobs finished writing his book in September. I talked to him the second week of June. He weighs 160 pounds, “Up a little but I haven’t gotten too tubby.”

He reports continuing most, if not all, his learned behaviors.

“I still write and do all my emails at my treadmill desk,” he says. “I try not to sit down as much; watching TV, I stand or walk around the whole room.

I still practice my ‘Chewdaism’ — chewing more slowly, using a small fork and a small plate, eating less. I still try to eat whole foods and avoid white ones; they usually mean trouble, except for cauliflower.”

There is a huge amount of information in “Drop Dead Healthy” and thoughtful analysis of what is real and reasonable and what is not. What makes the book so palatable is Jacobs’ pervasive and gentle sense of humor. If I haven’t convinced you, go to dropdeadhealthy.com for “A.J.’s 37 Takeaways.”

Molly Schechter is an ACEcertified personal trainer with a specialty in older adult fitness plus YogaFit Instructor Training, SCF Yoga Fundamentals and Power Pilates™ Mat Certifications. She teaches classes at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Longboat Key Club.

Email her at mschechter@YourObserver.com.

Guerilla Exercise

How to turn the world into your gym

Six tips for normal people 1. Resist the siren song of the People Mover at airports.

2. Squat down to the level of kids when you talk to them.

3. Park in the farthest corner of the parking lot.

4. Embrace stairs; avoid elevators.

5. Fidget. Or, as scientists call it, engage in Incidental Physical Activity. Even tapping your leg can help cardiovascular fitness.

6. If you are walking in New York, cross the street by walking through the subway station, forcing you to go down and up the stairs (bonus: no waiting for red lights).

Seven tips for the obsessed 1. Run errands. As in run them.

If you’re running to any work appointments, I recommend keeping a stick of deodorant and a new shirt in your bag.

2. Have meetings like you’re a character in The West Wing, walking and talking quickly through the office corridors.

3. Have lunch while squatting.

4. Adjust the TV by actually getting up and pressing buttons on the console.

5. Wear a weight vest all day (be prepared for suicide-bomber jokes).

6. Push the stroller and/or groceryshopping cart with the brakes on.

7. Use your children as barbells.

Drop Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs, Simon & Schuster, New York, 2012

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CATCH OF THE DAY

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

whatever floats your boat

by Mallory Gnaegy | Community Editor

The friendliest catch reels in a great day of fish fun

Julianna Hargraves, Janis Alberti and Anna Huss

It was a hot, sunny day.

Some fishermen caught multiple fish; some experienced all bites and no catch; and one fisherman’s tale talked of a 100-pounder during The Friendliest Catch catch-and-release fishing outing Friday, June 29. The event, for the physically and mentally challenged, hosted by the Sarasota Outboard Club, was part of the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

Susan Deshaies and Mike Fortier

Uton Dellosso and Garrett Dellosso

MarineMax anchors on the Circle for annual boat show If anyone on St. Armands Circle was in the market for a new boat, then June 30 was his day. MarineMax Sarasota took over St. Armands Circle for the 10th annual St.

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

Danny Frank, Karen Bell, with Circus Sarasota, Nadia McKinnon and Robin Eurich, with Circus Sarasota

Armands Boat Show. Plenty of passersby climbed aboard to captain their favorite boat. MarineMax Sarasota is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

Peter Krozser and George Krozser had a father-son outing and a great day.

Sammy Rowski

Carrie Dennison and J.C. Garcia, of MarineMax

Talk to Tina Today - Longboat Key’s International Connection

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and large open terrace. Located in a beautifully maintained seaside community surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Offered at $475,000

Tina Rudek - GRI, TRC, CPC • 941-920-0303 • Tina@LBKRealEstate.com

Photos by Mallory Gnaegy

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

Landscaped for ease of maintenance and built high and dry.

Come enjoy your tropical vacation getaway!

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SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE offers serene Gulf views

Longboat Key Realty

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3174 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, FL 34228

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Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

Cathy C. Meldahl P.A.

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Brian Graham, Josh Graham, Gary Gilliland, Charles Barron and Travis Stolte caught 35 fish in only a few hours.

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THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012

games | bridge bites

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By Brian Gunnell | American Contract Bridge League

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But East has no Spades left, and it’s easy for Declarer to h win whatever is returned, draw trumps and claim Tthe rest. Cut! Take two: The defense has a certain trump trick and they must make sure that it is West who wins that trick.

This allows Spades to be continued, causing Declarer to lose trump control. So, when the 8♥ is led, West must hop up with the 10, forcing Declarer to play Dummy’s King. Now it’s a Heart to Declarer’s Ace and a low Heart to East’s Queen. Again, the wrong defender has won the Heart trick. Cut! Take three: OK, suppose West plays his 10♥ on the first round, forcing Dummy’s King, but, then, on the second round, East cleverly jumps up with the Queen. No, that won’t work either, Declarer simply lets the Queen win.

Cut! Take four: As before, West plays the 10♥, and East must do his part by dropping the Q♥ under Dummy’s King. Great defense! This guarantees that West wins the defense’s Heart trick and he is the one who can play Spades. Down one!

That would be an awfully hard defense to find at the table, don’t you think? In fact, it’s tough enough even when looking at all four hands. But it’s a thing of beauty, nonetheless, all the more so as it gave both defenders a starring role.

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Tessera - Downtown Sarasota Beautiful 3BR/3.5BA residence with higher ceilings, marble floors, expansive terrace & a private 2-car garage. Sought-after community located in the heart of downtown. $1,198,000

The Landings – Eagles Point Wide open water views! 3BR/2BA in THE best building in The Landings. Turnkey furnished with secure garage parking. $395,000

University Park - Custom Lakefront Beautifully maintained 3BR + Den home with 10ft ceilings, his & her bath, quality built-in’s, & expanded great room overlooking the pool/spa and lake. Two car garage. $449,500

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

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

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Fairway Bay - Longboat Key Townhouse 2BR/2.5BA turnkey furnished vacation getaway! Fresh, and bright with ceramic tile, central vacuum, bonus area and private 1 - car garage. Bring the family! $359,000

Ritz Tower – Bay & City Views UNBELIEVABLE VALUE PENTHOUSE residence with 4,704 Sq. Ft., 4 BR plus family room and 4.5 bathrooms offers incredible views, wood & marble floors, granite & stainless gourmet kitchen, 10’ ceilings. Was $3,595,000 $2,995,000

Sleepy Lagoon - Direct Gulf Front Beautiful Hampton Style 4 bedroom/3 bath home on 100 ft of pristing beach front. Renovated, down to the studs, in 2007. Wood & marble floors, outdoor jacuzzi and 2-car garage. $3,690,000

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

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THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012

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Ana Trinidad submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

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112 What a greedy person wants 115 One-third of six 116 “Are you a man ___ mouse?”

117 Nancy Drew’s beau 118 Nightmare on prom night 119 Lennon’s wife

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Autos Wanted

Condos/Apts. For Rent

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 FOR SALE OR RENT, fantastic high and dry boat slip, superb S. Longboat location. Call 941-371-1866.

LONGBOAT KEY Moorings Boat Slip for Rent.

Yacht Club Slip N-7, accommodates up to 45 ft.

Boat with Electric, Water, & Wi-fi. $400/mo.

941-928-1542.

Boats Boats are still selling very well. So well, I’m sold out of boats, seriously. Let’s talk about selling your boat. “Business on a Hand Shake”. I buy boats too. Island Boat Sales. 941-228-3489.

General Merchandise THRIFT SHOP: LORD’S WAREHOUSE. Summer Hours: Saturday only: 9a.m. to 1p.m. Non-profit.

Clothes, jewelry, furniture, other items. 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 941-383-4738.

Real Estate Wanted

GOLDEN GATE POINT Awesome sunsets from this turnkey, beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA. $2,100 annual, $4,800 seasonal, available now.

941-954-8840, request photos: jpanero@aol.com

GULF FRONT LONGBOAT KEY Full Bay & Gulf Views, 11th Flr. 2BR/2BA Condo.

Located behind The Gates. Lots of amenities, $899,000. Call 941-896-2810.

Homes For Sale KEY ROYALE home on beautiful Anna maria Island with direct boating access to Gulf of Mexico. protected sailboat water canal. Custom built 3BR/3.5BA with 88 feet of water. $775,000.

Call 941-778-5822.

SARASOTA PROPERTY DEALS

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Condos/Apts. For Rent BEACH-TO-BAY CONDO at Bayport BTC Newly decorated 2bed/2bath. First floor, end unit.

Free local phone, cable, Wi-Fi. Monthly rentals beginning May 2012. Contact owner at 615-376-9448.

LONGBOAT KEY - ON THE BEACH AT THE PIERRE: Fabulous views. 2,410 sq/ft. 2 bedroom plus den/convertible 3rd bedroom. 3 baths.

Available 5/1/2013. Photos:ebstulberg@gmail.com

CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT RENTALS 4 NIGHT MIN. GULF FRONT/ GULF VIEW Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925

THE WESTCHESTER GULF FRONT 2BR/2BA, open, direct views, tennis court, 2 heated pools, steps away from the sand, breathtaking sunsets.

941-228-5671.

WEEKLY RENTALS. Luxurious, fully furnished 1 - 4 bedrooms. Condominiums and Cottages.

Beach to Bay. On-site management. Pools, tennis, boat slips. Visit: www.FloridaRent.com for information and virtual tours. 800-333-7335, 941-383-3117.

Weekly/ Monthly/ Seasonal Rates Beachfront, Bayfront and In Between Houses or Condos Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367

“Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net

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

Business Opportunities

3BR, UPDATED, TASTEFULLY DECORATED. GULF & BAY VIEWS. CALL CYNTHIA 407-492-5749

Condos For Sale

Merchandise Wanted

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

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

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals BEACHPLACE

LONGBOAT KEY Towers Condo For Rent Gulfront. Behind gates of Longboat Key Club.

2BR/2BA. Furnished with incredible views of Gulf and bay. W/D. 24-hr. security. Pool & fitness center. Available now. Call (717)968-2001.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

PRIVATE PARTY with excellent credit and down payment seeks LBK/Lido condo with owner financing. Email EL18@live.com

Office Open 7 Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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WASHER/ DRYER IN EVERY UNIT BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS LARGE HEATED POOL GULFSIDE

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5360 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Suite 101 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Rental office 9a.m. - 5p.m. M-F Ask about our special rates!

Wagner Realty Since 1939 www.wagnerrentals.com

FREE Wireless High Speed Internet

Real Estate Wanted

“Where People Return Year After Year”

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

“INTENTIONALLY BETTER”

Adult Care Services Exceptional Vacation Rentals Since 1994 Homes & Condominiums Studios to Six Bedrooms Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden Excellent Service & Staff FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION www.FLvacationconnection.com 941-387-9709 877-705-2460 LBK BEACHFRONT 1BR & 3BR condos, heated pool, furnished. Starting at $900 weekly.

Outrigger Resort, 941-383-3844.

LBK BEACHPLACE Condo. Beachfront, 2BR/2BA. Elegantly furnished, heated pool, tennis court, covered parking, exercise room. Available Sept, Oct., Dec. 2012 only. Non-smoking/ pets. By owner. 941-383-1884.

LBK SEAPLACE - Available January-April.

Lovely 2BR, fully equipped, W/D in unit, lanai, garden view, steps to beach, pool, tennis, full clubhouse amenities. Great! Non-smoking/pets.

770-314-6321.

LIDO BEACH CONDOMINIUMS Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal Resort Properties, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED - FT or PT. Light cooking & housekeeping, doctors appointments, shopping, free to travel anywhere, personal care. Overnights available. Own vehicle. Non-Smoker. References available. 4 languages. Kati, 941-228-4183.

RN EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER Excellent references. $12-15 hourly rate, as discussed at interview. Call Joan at 941-747-7660.

Auto Service WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Any Make, Any Model, Any Condition.

No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem!

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles. Call AJ now at 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

Cleaning EDLA’S CLEANING SERVICES: Residential Commercial, New Construction. Meticulous, deep cleaning top to bottom. We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable. Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-371-9869.

EUROPEAN HOUSE CLEANING Honest, Hard working, Experienced. Weekly, Biweekly, Year round. References available.

Call Renata at (941)328-2347.

This week’s Crossword answers

941-388-3921 - 888-388-3921 941-650-1857 Visit us at: resortproperties.pro

Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

LIDO BEACH Vacation paradise. 1 & 2 bedroom condos overlooking beautiful Lido Beach.

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

Go online 24/7 to place your ad in The Observer Classifieds

LONGBOAT KEY. Gulf front, heated pool on beach, 1BR/1BA condo, full kitchen, dining, sleeps/4, king pillowtop. 617-328-7145, 857-939-1049.

ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining area, W/D in building. Weekly or Monthly. May through January. $1600/mo. 351-5101.

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SUNSET BEACH, LBK. Quiet and private 2BR/2BA first floor walkdown overlooking pool and gulf. Elevator. Call 883-660-2931, or email jkane@wfafinet.com for information LV2908

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This week’s Cryptogram answers

1. I can only make one lucky person happy per day.

Today isn’t going to be your day. Tomorrow wouldn’t be good either.

2. Some people are really hot on fitness. But I figured out there is a lot to be gained by not going to the gym: no pain, no pain.

Computer Services

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References upon request.

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ISLE TILE FOR “QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE�

Floors, bathrooms, showers, backsplashes, patio and pool decks.

20 years design background.

Licensed - Insured - LBK Resident References upon request.

941-383-2659

Home Improvement/ Remodeling HANDY MAN SERVICES RELIABLE HANDY MAN SERVICES, LLC. $20 AN HOUR WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING BONDED AND INSURED. VERY HONEST & TRUSTWORTHY HANDYMEN. REFERENCES CAN BE SUPPLIED. REPAIRING ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOME/OFFICE, YARD, DEBRIS REMOVAL, GARDENING PROJECTS OR PROBLEMS.

Painting/Wallpapering DEEP SUMMER SAVINGS Custom interior/exterior painting, drywall repair including all textures, expert wallpaper and popcorn removal. All pressure washing with roof tile restoration services. Serving SRQ since 1990.

Fully insured. Gordon, 941-400-6607.

RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior.

Pressure Washing. Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repairs. Reasonable. Reliable. Professional.

30+/years experience. References available.

Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, rlsteakley@comcast.net

Classified Ads Bring Results 941-955-4888 Personal Services

JOHN GUBERNAT SERVICES Residential/ Commercial. Handyman Repairs, Roof Repairs, Coatings, Painting, Power Washing, Property Management, Home Watching. LBK Resident. Lic./Ins. 941-962-4867.

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YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

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“It all started at 8 o’clock on Feb. 16, 1964,” Jimi Gee says of his love of music. “That was the night The Beatles came on TV. I saw boys with long hair and I thought, ‘I can do that.’”

guitar hero Thanks to a new gig, a new album and a new makeover, Sarasota’s favorite gender-bending rock guitarist is more comfortable than ever in his own skin.

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Gee, whose look is best described as Patti Smith-meets-Alice Cooper, loves the attention.

If there’s one thing he’s learned in the three decades he’s worked as a musician, it’s that looking different is a good thing.

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The secret to his new and improved face?

His eyebrows. He recently had them tattooed in a permanent, but subtle, arch.

“I love it when I get compliments from women — real women,” Gee says. “It’s like, really? I’m doing something with my makeup that you don’t know how to do?

It makes me feel so good!”

He lets out a hearty laugh, which quickly breaks into a high-pitched giggle. Reaching for his guitar, he clutches it to his chest like he’s embracing a long-lost friend.

Designed by his sponsor — the all-girl guitar company, Daisy Rock Guitars — the instrument, with its glittery body, slender neck and stars between its frets, is the perfect accessory to Gee’s rockerchick image.

The musician has waited his whole life to play a sparkly guitar that matches his sparkly pants.

“It’s a really magical time for me,” Gee says. “I’ve got backers.

I’m recording a CD — my first CD. I’m teaching full time, and look at me! I’m a senior citizen who looks like a 40-year-old woman.”

To clarify, Gee is neither a senior citizen nor a 40-year-old woman.

He’s a 57-year-old cross-dressing musician from New York, whose birth name is James Gaccione.

The son of Italian immigrant factory workers, Gee, a native of Queens, N.Y., grew up with two sisters, whose closets he would privately raid, not because he wanted to mess with their stuff, but because he wanted to wear it.

A Sarasota resident for more than 30 years, Gee is one of the area’s most well-regarded classicrock guitarists, although, if you

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“I really like teaching,” says musician Jimi Gee. “I feel like I’m passing the torch.” Gee got his start playing backup for early rock ’n’ roll bands, such as The Platters, The Coasters and The Tokens. ask him what genre turns him on whom are cool with their father’s most, he’ll tell you jazz. appearance.

He learned from the greats: jazz “One in every 10,000 people is musicians such as Fred Sharp, born like me,” Gee says. “But they Bubba Thurston, Gene Taylor don’t lay their cards out on the and Jerry Jerome; old-timers who table. This was not a choice. I was played the early Sarasota Jazz Fes- born this way. I sit through group tivals and eventually retired to the therapy and I listen to these stoGulf Coast. ries and I think, ‘Man, I’m lucky. I Like a lot of Sarasotans, they have a loving and supportive famtook a liking to the affable, fast- ily. I have a great job.” talking guitarist. His penchant for If Gee had pursued a career in dresses and lipstick didn’t matter. finance, he might be singing a difHe could play. ferent tune.

From cruise ships to biker bars Thanks to his seven years as an to the Ritz-Carlton, Gee has spent openly cross-dressing, middlehis entire career moving seam- school band teacher, the musician lessly between crowds, rocking is somewhat of a local celebrity. out as a man masquerading as a Hired in the early 2000s to lead woman. the music department at Island Diagnosed with gender iden- Middle School on Anna Maria tity disorder, Gee’s chosen profes- Island, Gee’s no-nonsense apsion has been kind to his lifestyle. proach to teaching and his beMarried for 22 years to a hospital who-you-are message won over bookkeeper, the musician has the hearts of parents and teachers two sons: a 28-year-old from his at the small charter school. first marriage and a 16-year-old, It was like a storyline plucked whom he calls “G Minor,” both of from a Hollywood movie.

“At first, the kids’ eyes kind of popped out of their head,” Gee says. The teachers got white in the face. They were like, ‘What are you? Should we call your Miss or Mr. Gee?’” Instead they called him Miss-ter Gee. In 2005, when the Manatee County School Board closed the fledging school, Gee was promptly hired at Edison Academic Center, in Bradenton, where he remained on staff for five years.

So much of Gee’s appeal is that he’s unapologetically himself.

When asked if he ever veers from his rocker-girl image, he breaks into another high-pitched cackle.

“You mean do I ever dress like a princess? Yeah. I’m a bling-bling guy,” he says, running his pink nails through his hair. “I like my sequins.”

He was hired a year ago to work at Guitar Center Studios on University Parkway, a job that he says he never expected to get.

As one of the store’s full-time guitar instructors, Gee sees about 80 to 100 students a week. According to studio manager Jarret Knuth, the musician has cultivated a cult-like following among young musicians and parents.

“Jimi has been on our radar for a long time,” Knuth says. “When we opened the business, one of our objectives was to bring in the best musicians in town. Jimi stood out not because of his appearance, but because he’s great at what he does.”

Knuth hired Gee after seeing him conduct his Junior All Stars youth jazz ensemble at Mattison’s City Grille.

The band, which Gee formed 12 years ago, performs at festivals

and events all over the area. Two years ago, the group placed first at the Universal Studios Music Festival.

“We get referrals every day from people in the community who want to take lessons from Jimi,” Knuth says. “When he hosts his open jam sessions, the place gets packed. We get praise every day for his work.”

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by Gee’s popularity than Gee. After years of playing backup for major touring bands, the guitarist is finally flying solo. Plugging his laptop into a speaker, he hits play on one of the cuts from his unreleased album.

“It’s very intense, very heavy metal-ish,” he says, swinging his hair to the beat. “They played it on a rock ’n’ roll cruise out of Fort Myers. Rick Derringer was there, and my manager was all surprised when Rick said, ‘Oh, I know Jimi Gee. He plays guitar in Sarasota.’”

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+ WBTT’s ‘Crooners’ woos crowd abroad The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has got some serious fans.

Or shall I say seriously well-heeled fans?

Horst Thurau, I’m talking about you.

The part-time Sarasota resident was so taken with the troupe’s “Soul Crooners” show that he flew the entire cast and musical crew to last month Germany to perform at his 60th birthday party.

The soiree, which also doubled as a celebration for Thurau’s company, attracted 330 people to a theater in Detmold, Germany.

WBTT’s Executive Director Christine Jennings said the Sarasota crooners “brought the house down.”

Jennings and trustee Marian Moss were the only two women to accompany the entourage on the six-day trip.

The all-male revue included troupe founder Nate Jacobs; performers Michael Mendez, Leon S. Pitts II, Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning; and band members Jay Dodge, Todd Bellamy, Etienne Porter and Jamar Camp.

Originally performed four years ago at Art Center Sarasota, “Soul Crooners” apparently made a groupie out of Thurau.

According to Jennings, the German businessman came to see the show three times during its October run.

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Am I the only one who thinks it’s a strange coincidence that actress Robin Givens is workshopping a new play, “Joy in the Morning,” at the Manatee Players just as her ex, Mike Tyson, is hitting his stride with a one-man show on Broadway?

Givens, who arrived this month in Bradenton, will remain in the area until her play with music is ready to open Aug. 2, at the Manatee Players Theatre.

The work, which was originally presented during a play reading 10 years ago at Carnegie Hall, will be performed this fall in Toronto, Canada.

In addition to directing the piece, with cast coordination by producing Artistic Director Rick Kerby, Givens will teach an acting course at the Palmetto Boys and Girls Club.

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The program opened with a pair of Debussy classics: the enchanted “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” and the colorful “Première Rhapsodie,” two pieces that many a major orchestra would be hardpressed to play as well as this student ensemble. From the small, sweet sound of the opening flute in the “Prelude,” Llewellyn paced this well-known work with slow precision, drawing a translucent, shimmer of tone from the ensemble.

Charles Neidich, the brilliant clarinetist, gave a color-filled performance of the rhapsody, weaving phrases with such fluidity, we weren’t sure if he had lungs of iron, used circular breathing or simply stole breaths in ways that never disrupted the flow of the line.

Mendelssohn’s G minor Piano Concerto is always fun to hear. Filled with buoyant melodies, hymn-like tunes and somewhat revolutionary writing combining the classicism of Mozart with the romanticism of Schumann and Brahms, it’s always a joy. In the pianistic hands of Robert Levin, with Llewellyn graciously gathering the orchestra for support, this was a jolly, fantastical, bountiful performance.

Yes, the opening was somewhat manic Mendelssohn, but Levin never took it faster than he could play it, and the result was spectacular, sometimes bouncing at break-neck speed but always appropriate, elevating and beautiful.

The second half of the evening went to Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, the “London.” For this occasion, Llewellyn chose to have the orchestra stand (except the cellos, of course), something that was not only done in Haydn’s time but a prac-

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There were also some memorable nonmusical moments. We wish you’d seen the curtain call for Levin and Llewellyn after the Mendelssohn, when pianist and conductor, each trying to push the other downstage for a solo bow, wound up leading each other a merry chase around the stage. Hilarious in only the way a music festival of this rank can afford to be. And, how wonderful it was to have two towering clarinet icons such as Charles Neidich and Richard Stoltzman playing and teaching in the same festival!

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Fernando and Betsy Traba “You won’t starve if you’re stuck with me making dinner,” says Betsy Traba, “but I don’t really enjoy cooking.”

Fortunately, Betsy’s husband, Fernando, really knows his way around the kitchen, so these two principal wind players from the Sarasota Orchestra eat well.

“My mother is Mexican and always cooked very traditional dishes,” Fernando, Sarasota Orchestra’s principal bassoonist, says. “My father was from Spain so I grew up enjoying foods from different cultures. Later on, I worked in Portugal and that was yet another culinary experience.

Since moving to Sarasota, I have discovered Indian and Thai food, as well. We have tried to expose our kids to all kinds of food.

As they’ve grown up, we’ve allowed both girls to celebrate their birthdays at a restaurant of their choice. So far, they’ve chosen Thai and Japanese!”

Betsy, principal flute in the orchestra, does admit she can follow a recipe, “but I don’t revel in cooking the way Fernando does.

I came from a very ‘white bread’ upbringing in 1970s suburban Cleveland, so I’m still not nearly as adventurous an eater as Fernando (or their kids, for that matter) but living with him has definitely expanded my culinary horizons!”

They do manage to eat out at some good Sarasota restaurants.

Selva and Darwin’s are two of Fernando’s favorites. Betsy loves nothing more than “an evening with Fleming’s wine list.”

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CHICKEN KORMA Ingredients:

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1/4 cup canola oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2-inch piece cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Fernando and Betsy Traba share a love of Indian food.

“We both love Indian food,” Betsy says. “Fernando cooks a lot of that at home, but we’ve enjoyed going out to Chutney’s for years.

Most recently, we celebrated our anniversary at Eat Here, where we had a fabulous meal at a reasonable price. I think that may become a place we frequent … a lot!”

Having children has changed things in the Trabas’ household.

“We have become the family that, unfortunately, rarely eats all at the same time,” Betsy says.

“Our kids go straight from school to swim team practice and don’t get home to eat until 7 or 9 p.m.

We’re generally in either rehearsal or concert at that time, so we have a nanny on those evenings when

we’re working.

“Fernando regularly makes use of his slow cooker. He prepares a dish in the morning or early afternoon and sets it to be ready in the evening when the kids get home.

That ‘Smart-Pot’ and his Zojirushi rice cooker are the two appliances that make our busy lives work.”

And how do they eat on the day of a performance?

“Here, Fernando and I differ a great deal,” says Betsy. “I have to eat before a show. If I don’t, I get flaky. Plus, I don’t like to end a concert starving, because it tends to make me overeat late at night.

Fernando prefers to wait until after performances to eat.”

The music we recommend to accompany chicken korma, one

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

or 6 hours on the low-heat setting.

• About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, combine the buttermilk and cashews in a blender or food processor. Blend or process until the nuts are finely puréed and combined with the buttermilk. Add to the chicken and stir to blend with the chicken and sauce. Continue cooking until the sauce is completely heated through and thick, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon and bay leaves.

• Divide the chicken and sauce among warmed bowls, garnish with the cilantro and serve at once with steamed white rice to soak up the sauce.

• In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil. Add the onion and sauté about three minutes. Add the rest of the herbs and spices and sauté until they are fragrant and evenly coat the onion. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, sugar and salt and deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil.

• Transfer the broth-spice mixture to a slow cooker. Add the chicken strips and stir to coat. Cover and cook until the chicken is very tender and the sauce is thickened, 3 hours on the high-heat setting,

From “Essentials of Slow Cooking,” published by Williams-Sonoma

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