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LBK Chamber golf invitational attracts key players.

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Tim Beasley proves that laughter might be the best medicine.

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Publix unveils future plans at topping-off party.

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OUR TOWN

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at the dais

by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Gans gets at-large seat Terry Gans is known for taking a stand on Key issues, and now he has a new seat at Longboat Key Town Hall: on the dais of the Longboat Key Town Commission. bio

+ Stars, stripes and sand castles

Commissioner Terry Gans

For the past 40 years, John and Bernie Kindt have been visiting Longboat Key from Ohio. They brought their children, who brought their children, and it’s been that way since the youngest generation can remember. On July 4, three generations spent eight hours building a patriotic sand castle at Covert II, where the families were staying.

Age: 66 Residence: Grand Bay Family: Wife, Diane; sons, Jeremy, 38, and Danny, 36; three grandsons

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Birthday boy Larry Schoenberg and his wife, Barbara Brizdle

+ A bookish birthday on July 4 Rare-manuscript collector and expert and Longboat Key resident Larry Schoenberg just turned 80. He celebrated with three parties, organized by his wife, Barbara Brizdle.

The first was at Aquavit in New York City, the second was on his actual birthday, July 4, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, and the third was a luncheon July 5. There were about 30 guests at the SYC party including Will Noel, director of the special collections center at the University of Pennsylvania Library and the founding director of the newly created Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies and his wife, Lynn Ransom.

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Terry Gans took the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel during Tuesday’s special commission meeting.

Terry Gans took his seat at the back of Town Commission chambers, in the same area where he often sits at meetings.

Within just 10 minutes, he was at the podium.

Only this time, he wasn’t speaking.

Instead, he raised his right hand and took the oath of office administered by Town Clerk Trish Granger.

Then, Commissioner Terry Gans took his new seat — the one in between Commissioner Pat Zunz and

Town Attorney David Persson.

And, as he stepped to the at-large seat at the commission’s Tuesday, July 17 special meeting, Gans muttered to himself: “Be careful what you wish for.”

Rachel S. O’Hara

After Hal Lenobel resigned from his at-large seat July 5, the town placed a notice seeking résumés and cover letters from citizens.

Because the vacant seat was an at-large seat instead of one of the commission’s five districted seats, it was open to any resident qualified to vote on the Key. In all, eight candidates submitted their résumés.

*** In the past, the town has had difficulty finding qualified individuals who are willing to fill commission and board seats.

This wasn’t one of those times.

Résumé: 30 years with Giant Food Inc., in Landover, Md., including 16 years, from 1984 to 2000, as vice president of advertising and sales promotion; served as controller for wholesale operation for SPE Enterprises operating as Nafco and Congressional Wholesale Seafood in Jessup, Md., from 2002 to 2004 Local experience: Longboat Key Public Interest Committee Board of Directors; participated in the editing of the Vision Plan draft

SEE GANS / PAGE 2A

RUN FOR THE MONEY by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Wanted Georgia investor owns former LBK Chamber building Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, owns the north-end building formerly occupied by the chamber.

Missing Georgia investor Aubrey Lee Price, accused of using two funds to orchestrate a $40 million investment fraud, is tied to at least 10 Manatee County

properties, including the former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key previously occupied by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce,

according to property records.

On June 28 a federal warrant was issued for Price on wire

SEE BUILDING / PAGE 6A

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Aubrey Lee Price’s PFG LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Classifieds ........ 21A Cops Corner....... 10A

Crossword.......... 20A Opinion.................8A

Real Estate........ 14A Weather............. 20A

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GANS / FROM PAGE 1A In addition to Gans, there were former Commissioners Randy Clair, Gene Jaleski and Woody Wolverton; current Planning & Zoning Board members Jack Daly and Len Garner; Bayou resident Ray Rajewski, who challenged Vice Mayor David Brenner for the District 3 seat in March and lost by just 90 votes; and Village resident Mark Wickersham.

Commissioner Phill Younger was the first to nominate a candidate at Tuesday’s meeting. He nominated Rajewski, saying that the island has variant perspectives, which he described as a good thing, and citing the recent election.

Commissioner Lynn Larson nominated Wolverton.

Commissioner Pat Zunz nominated Gans.

Brenner nominated Clair.

“Are there any other nominations?” Brown asked, with he and Commissioner Jack Duncan having been the sole commissioners who hadn’t made nominations. “Last chance.”

Brown voted for Gans; Duncan voted for Rajewski.

The commission then took another vote.

Younger and Duncan voted for Rajewski again, but Larson and Brenner supported Gans.

With Gans the clear winner, Younger then moved to make the vote unanimous. Duncan agreed, raising his hand in support.

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••• Gans became interested in the seat sometime after 4:58 p.m. last Thursday, when he learned that Planning & Zoning Board Chairwoman B.J. Webb wasn’t seeking the seat.

A seven-year Key resident, he started attending town meetings in 2010, at the time the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s application was going through public hearings. Gans has been a strong supporter of the project but felt he shouldn’t be knowledgeable only on one issue and began attending more meetings.

Later that afternoon, he submitted his résumé and cover letter to the town.

“I am on record as having no intent to position myself as a candidate for election, and that remains my intention. This specific vacancy has occurred at a time when a critical number of extremely important issues remain current commission business for the coming months.

These include pensions, public service contracts, the comprehensive plan and zoning issues, the north end, cell-phone service, litigation and mediation issues and the future of the Colony … ” Gans wrote that he only wished to serve in the interim.

“By the time of the March election, I am confident that a number of qualified citizens will be prepared for the work that lies ahead,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, commissioners fielded dozens of phone calls, emails and residents who ei-

ther were interested in a seat or wanted to suggest their candidate of choice.

Several Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members, including Bob Gault and Tom Michel, emailed commissioners to express their support for Wolverton, an active member and past president of the group.

The commission also received letters of support for Clair from Glenn Peterson, who serves on the Code Enforcement Board, and Village resident Tom Freiwald. After Tuesday’s meeting, former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough told the Longboat Observer that he had hoped Clair would get more votes.

Former Mayor Joan Webster expressed support for Rajewski when contacted by the Longboat Observer prior to the meeting, crediting him with his campaign experience. During Tuesday’s meeting Rajewski sat next to several residents who had supported him during his campaign.

But many of the approximately two-dozen people in the audience of the meeting were there out of curiosity and weren’t supporting a candidate. Among them was Webb, who said that she hadn’t expressed support for any candidate to commissioners.

Gans didn’t come to Town Hall Tuesday with any supporters.

“It wasn’t a campaign,” he told the Longboat Observer.

Zunz said that she became familiar with Gans through his

regular attendance at commission, Planning & Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings. One factor that was important to her: Gans has only expressed interest in the job in the interim.

“He’s the only person who really isn’t interested in running,” she said.

According to Zunz, the commission often gets criticism because many commissioners are appointed (although those same representatives have often gotten re-elected without challengers).

Brown said that he received dozens of phone calls about the appointment, including several in support of Gans.

“It wasn’t an easy decision,” he said. “We had many qualified candidates.”

As for Gans, he’ll get a monthand-a-half vacation before he has to take on his role in the atlarge seat, because the commission is on hiatus until September.

He said he believes the commission is doing good work and wants to help it keep moving forward.

And, although he expressed interest in only serving until March, is there any way he could be convinced to run for election?

“Let’s see how this all plays out. Let’s see how we all get along,” Gans said. “My hope is that there will be plenty of people who start coming to more meetings so that there are plenty of candidates.”

(out)spoken words

Commissioner Terry Gans never considered himself as a candidate, describing himself as “kind of outspoken and kind of divisive.” Here are Gans’ words on recent issues at Town Hall:

Publix

“I would have hoped (after the Key Club experience) commissioners would have learned designing from the dais is not a good thing. Stop it!” — Gans in January, speaking in support of moving Publix’s application forward

Zoning code changes

“No code is intended to be forever. Adapting and amending are expected and desirable over time. For a few properties to attempt to dictate what happens beyond their boundaries and effectively extend their property rights to hundreds of more acres is ludicrous.” — Gans earlier this month, speaking in support of zoning code changes

Longboat Key Club and Resort project

“The club’s proposal is a unique opportunity to upgrade a deteriorating resort. We on Longboat are in a fight. We are competing with Naples, Boca Raton, Scottsdale, Ariz., and other places to attract visitors. The dollars these tourists spend can spell the difference between the rest of our businesses thriving or failing.” — Gans speaking in support of the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Islandside project in 2009

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2012 PRIMARY ELECTION

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Primary election Q&A Editor’s note: As the Aug. 16 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short

profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

In this week’s issue, we feature candidates for Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. Responses have

been edited for space. For complete responses from all four candidates, visit YourObserver.com.

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Four Republican candidates are vying for the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections post, which is being vacated by longtime incumbent Bob Sweat. The office is responsible for conducting various elections and also for redistricting and continuing the list-maintenance process as required by state statute.

Contenders in the primary include Republicans Edward Bailey, Mike Bennett, Richard Bedford and Jane von Hahmann. Democrat Charles Williams Jr. and write-in candidate Rodney Smithley will compete in

Edward Bailey

Age: 36 Family: Wife, Xtavia, and children, Ama-

ra, 10, and Edward Bailey Jr., 8 Hometown: Philadelphia Education: Bayshore High School, Manatee Technical Institute, State College of Florida, Bob Hogue School of Real Estate and JM&A Finance School RELEVANT Experience: In 2007, I was elected the first Republican president to lead the Manatee County NAACP. The NAACP orga- Bailey nization has always considered voting to be a No. 1 priority, and it offers extensive training on developing civic engagement plans that target voters outreach, voter education and voter participation. Because the NAACP is a nonpartisan organization, it allowed me the ability to work with voters from all political and nonpolitical parties. I am the only candidate in this race that has this form of training.

Website: electedwardbailey.com What would be your top priorities if elected?

My top priority would be to first replace the personnel who are retiring with new qualified personnel. Also to identify possible locations in North

Michael (Mike) Bennett

Age: 67 Family: Wife of 45 years, Dee Hometown: Born in Brainerd, Minn.

Education: Graduated Sarasota High in

1962; bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drake University; and post-graduate work at Iowa State University RELEVANT

Experience:

Taught college from 1976 to 1978; started several business including, Aladdin Ward Electric and the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex; elected to Florida Bennett House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002; and elected to Florida Senate from 2002 to present Website: facebook.com/MikeBennettForManateeSupervisorOfElections What would be your top priorities if elected?

Voter education, citizen involvement, controlling costs associated with the office and ending controversy surrounding issues such as voter purge and write-in candidates.

Do you favor the current system of open primaries, or would you like them changed to closed primaries?

The current system of closing the primary via a write-in is controversial and

the general election against the primary winner.

Bailey is a native of Manatee County and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He has chaired numerous boards, from the Manatee County Headstart Policy Council to the Manatee County NAACP, for which he served as the first Republican president of the organization.

Bedford currently serves as chairman of the Manatee County Planning Commission. He is a licensed Florida architect, contractor and developer.

Manatee and East Manatee to utilize for early voting to make the process more accessible to voters and to ensure that our office is doing everything possible to prevent voter fraud.

Do you favor the current system of open primaries, or would you like them changed to closed primaries?

I prefer closed primaries. I believe each party should pick its own candidate.

Do more precincts need to be created or should there be fewer?

We are fine with the current number of precincts.

What makes you a better candidate than your opponents?

I am proud to say I have never held any public office before as a policy maker, so I can honestly do the job of Supervisor of Elections without bringing any political baggage. I am not beholding to any special interest groups that have a history of trying to influence elections through money for their own personal gain. My military background as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, along with my private-sector experience as a business owner and administrator, give me the necessary leadership skills and work experience to perform the daily operations of the office. should be addressed by involvement with the Legislature. I have the background that would allow me to take a meaningful role in solving the issue. I absolutely agree that the supervisors can only enforce the laws as written and interpreted by the courts, but I also know that when elections go bad, the supervisors are at the front of the line, but when seeking to change current law, the supervisors’ input is often moved to the back of the line.

Do more precincts need to be created or should there be fewer?

I believe that the number of precincts should be adjusted based upon need.

That said, as growth occurs, we may need to add in those areas of growth. But, as more and more people turn to early voting and absentees, then we must adjust downward to control cost.

What makes you a better candidate than your opponents?

There is no other candidate who has the political, business and educational experience I have. I have managed multiple businesses employing up to about 200 people. I have managed budgets three to five times larger than the current supervisor’s budget. I have developed a strong reputation of managing the taxpayers’ money. I have been on the firing line of cutting the state of Florida’s budget for five years running.

Bennett, currently a Florida senator, also is a military veteran and has worked in various capacities over the years, from managing a team of more than 300 sales personnel to acquiring a failing business and making it viable.

Von Hahmann is a former Manatee County commissioner and currently works for the School Board of Manatee County as a business and industry service specialist. She is a former business owner, and has served on various community boards over the years.

Richard G. Bedford

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What makes you a better candidate than your opponents?

The Supervisor of Elections should, to the greatest extent possible, be above all partisan politics and special interests. I am that candidate.

Age: 53 Family: Married with two daughters Hometown: Johnson City, N.Y. Education: Bachelor’s of architecture,

Relevant experience: Architecture, planning, contracts, government liaison and entitlements, consultant management, strategic planning, finance and budgeting land acquisition.

Website: facebook.com/ home.php?#!/BedfordforSupervisor

What would be your top priorities if elected?

Maintaining an accurate, thorough and efficient voting process; ensuring voter rolls are current and accurate; zero-based budgeting; and increasing youth-voter education.

Do you favor the current system of open primaries, or would you like them changed to closed primaries?

The job of the Supervisor of Elections is to conduct elections based on local/state/federal statutes.

Do more precincts need to be created or should there be fewer?

Jane von Hahmann

Age: 58 Family: Husband of 37 years, Rocky. Three

children: Alexander, Dustin and Eric Hometown: Born in Orlando, consider Cortez Village home. We have lived here 36 years.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from University of Central Florida; post-graduate work in education at UCF and the University of South Florida Relevant experience: As a former Manatee County District 3 commissioner, I have extensive experience working with state and federal legislatures on issues affecting Manatee County. Von Hahmann As twice chairman of the County Commission, I worked with the supervisor on the canvassing committee, which oversees the election process, allowing me to get up-close and personal with the election process.

Website: electjane.net What would be your top priorities if elected?

My top priority would be to continue the legacy of our present supervisor: a legacy of honesty, integrity, dedication and fairness to all.

I will also take a stand to retain local control. As more and more local issues

Other thoughts/comments?

This office requires a unique mixture of knowledge, experience, dedication and commitment. I offer all of these necessary skills. Over the years, I have been asked to run for various local elected positions. I have always declined due to the nature of politics.

The office of Supervisor of Elections is different and has in the past, and should remain in the future, be above politics. For this, with my unique skills and experience, I am best suited. As long-time chairman of the Manatee County Planning Commission, I have developed the ability to engage lawyers, staff, consultants and engineers in a professional and respectful manner. More importantly, I have learned the truly invaluable role the public plays in such matters. This experience translates well to this office.

are pulled away from us on a state and federal level, I will fight to keep local election issues in our control.

And I will absolutely do everything in my power to protect the election process’ integrity by safeguarding voter registration, the voter database and elections against fraud by creating and implementing community outreach programs that will hold all involved organizations to an uncompromising standard free from unscrupulous practices.

Do you favor the current system of open primaries, or would you like them changed to closed primaries?

I believe each party should be allowed to elect the candidate of its choice to represent it in a general election. However, I also believe when there is no general election that all voters should have the opportunity to vote on who will represent them.

What makes you a better candidate than your opponents?

I am the only Supervisor of Elections candidate to qualify by signature, collecting 2,104 signatures to get on the ballot. My opponents all chose to pay a fee of $6,771 to get their names on the ballot.

As a commissioner, I was known for my willingness to hear from all sides and for my fairness in my decisions.

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IPOC to amend its circuit court complaint The filing comes as the town, Key Club and IPOC prepare to head to confidential mediation with Judge George Greer.

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The Islandside Property Owners Coalition plans to file a fourth amended complaint to its declaratory action, pending in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court before Judge Lee Haworth, that addresses recent changes to the town’s zoning code approved by the Longboat Key Town Commission.

IPOC has asked the town to agree to a motion allowing it to file the complaint without filing a motion. At press time, the town had not indicated whether it would agree to the stipulation.

IPOC and the L’Ambiance and Sanctuary condominium associations originally filed the action in July 2010 against the town and Longboat Key Club and Resort, claiming that the development order through which the Longboat Key Town Commission approved the Key Club’s $400 million redevelopment-and-expansion plan was inconsistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Since then, the condominium associations have dropped out of the challenge, and IPOC has dropped the Key Club from the suit.

A separate action in which 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Roberts granted IPOC and both condominium associations a writ of certiorari in their challenge of the project, which was then challenged by the town and Key Club, remains pending before the 2nd District Court of Appeals.

The motion states: “The town deter-

mined that it would adopt Ordinance 2012-08, knowing that it amended sections of the Zoning Code under challenge.

The town cannot claim surprise that IPOC would seek to amend the complaint to address the amendments.”

IPOC raises multiple issues, including an argument that the changes amount to an increase in tourism density that should have required a referendum, according to the group’s attorney, Robert Lincoln.

IPOC also asserts that the changes give the commission authority to rewrite its zoning code without adequate guidelines, Lincoln said.

The declaratory case is scheduled for non-jury trial Sept. 17.

Lincoln said that the filing would push back the proceedings, but he couldn’t estimate the time frame.

The filing comes as the town, Key Club and IPOC prepare to head to confidential mediation Wednesday, July 18, with retired Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge George Greer.

Lincoln declined to comment on what, if any, impact the amended complaint could have on mediation, citing the confidentiality agreement that parties enter into when they agree to mediation.

John Patterson, attorney for the Key Club, offered this comment: “In general, suing someone on the eve of a settlement discussion is an odd way to start it,” he said. “That’s just a general comment.”

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Publix plans for eventful new store The new Longboat Key Publix store will be a place to sip on a cup of coffee, browse the Internet and plan for events.

Craving a hormone-free steak and fine wine made with organic grapes paired with an artisan cheese? It won’t be a problem at the new Longboat Key Publix.

Just need regular groceries? It will have those, too.

But at the new Publix, customers will be able to do something near and dear to many Longboaters’ hearts: plan events.

The new Publix will have an event-planning center, staffed by an event specialist. According to a list of store attributes prepared by Publix: “Event planners will ensure all items are pulled together for the gathering, including placing orders for cakes, platters, beverages and floral arrangements and making suggestions that will perfectly complement every themed event.”

The Lakeland-based chain demonstrated its event-planning skills with a “topping off” event held Thursday, July 12, near the new Publix store.

The morning event featured breakfast items such as fresh fruit and Publix bakery selections.

But, if anyone in the crowd of about three-dozen wasn’t hungry, Publix Vice President of Lakeland operations Tom McLaughlin likely whetted their appetite by describing what’s in

store for the new Publix.

McLaughlin guided the crowd through plans for the store aisle-by-aisle, describing its Pacific Wok salad bar with more than 20 items, enhanced produce, deli, bakery and seafood departments, coffee and additional gluten-free, organic products.

“When you walk in the entrance, you will know right away that it’s a different kind of store,” McLaughlin said.

The store will also have a seating area with free Wi-Fi and daily cooking presentations.

One thing Longboaters won’t be able to do in the short term at the new Publix: pick up prescriptions.

According to McLaughlin, the new store will open with a pharmacy area that will, at first, be empty. The store has an agreement with CVS, which is also building a new store at the shopping center, to hold off on opening a pharmacy for 16 months.

McLaughlin didn’t answer the question that’s echoed through the Key since Publix first announced its plans a year ago: Will it have a liquor store?

According to Publix spokeswoman Shannon Patten, the answer to that question has yet to be determined.

The area with beams to the right will be the new Publix entrance, while the area to the left will become retail shops.

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BUILDING / FROM PAGE 1A

DIFFERENT EQUATIONS by Robin Hartill | City Editor

Parties make cases for damages The ticking clock of a Dec. 31 deadline, by which the Colony must re-open as a tourism property or potentially lose its grandfathered status with the town, loomed over Friday’s three hearings.

The return of possession of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units plus $7,751,470: That’s what attorneys representing the Partnership that ran the resort — i.e. Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber and other entities and the Partnership’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee, William Maloney, argued would be the best damage award U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May could choose.

Nothing: That’s what attorney Jeffrey Warren argued the Colony Beach & Tennis Association should be required to pay in damages after its counterclaims were weighed against the scenarios.

The $7,751,470 award with return of possession was one of two damage scenarios U.S. District Judge Stephen D. Merryday directed May to consider. The alternative was $20,646,312 with no possession of units. Merryday also directed May to consider the Association’s counterclaims.

May heard from the parties in the dispute in three separate hearings Friday, July 13, but didn’t rule in any of the cases.

The first hearing focused on the 2010 ejectment order that returned possession of units to unit owners.

The second hearing was relatively short — less than a halfhour — centered on a recreational lease, which previously allowed unit owners to use the tennis courts when the resort was operating.

The third hearing addressed the

two damage scenarios outlined for the Partnership.

There was significant overlap in the first and third hearings because the issue of possession was key to both.

Attorney Jordi Guso said that the Association doesn’t have the reserves to pay a $20,646,312 judgment, in arguing for the lesser award with return of possession.

“Taking possession of units at least gives the option to pursue a return of occupancy and allows the estate the possibility of recovery,” he said.

But Warren said that the right of the Partnership to use Colony units was contingent on “a number of factors.”

“A cornerstone of the problem is that unit owners have warranty deeds to the property, and you’re asking the court to say that someone with the deed to their property has to let someone else use it,” he said.

At several points during the hearings, Warren said that the Partnership had the obligation to maintain the Colony as a worldclass resort.

But the ticking clock of a Dec. 31 deadline, by which the Colony must re-open as a tourism property or face losing its grandfathered status with the town, which could result in the loss of approximately 150 of its 237 units, loomed over the proceedings.

Attorney Charles Bartlett told the judge that if the Association does nothing with the property

and it loses its zoning, the Partnership would forever lose the ability to restore it to what it once was.

Warren denied implications from Klauber’s and Maloney’s attorneys that the Association was “twiddling its thumbs” on restoring the property.

“There is a very serious debate about whether the units should be repaired or whether they should be torn down and rebuilt,” he said.

In addressing the Association’s counterclaims, Warren alleged mismanagement within the Colony, including what he described as “self-dealing tainted transactions” between Klauber entities.

He also denied the Association’s responsibility for common maintenance prior to the ejectment order.

“If the Association wanted to so much as drive a nail in the board before the ejectment, it couldn’t do so,” Warren said.

Warren argued that the amount of mismanagement totaled $7 million to $8 million but that the true damage was lost profit.

Bartlett, however, said that how the Partnership ran its businesses was irrelevant to the Association beyond what was dictated in a 1984 agreement. According to that agreement, the Partnership had no obligation to pay Association expenses beyond up to $45,000 per year, Bartlett said.

May said at the end of the first hearing that he would “take the matter under advisement and rule on it as quickly as I can.”

fraud charges, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigations release. He disappeared after telling acquaintances that he lost a large amount of money and planned to kill himself, the release states.

Brian Kenney, co-owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, said he was “shocked” when a colleague called him Friday, July 13 to point out an MSNBC story that detailed the allegations against Price and his subsequent disappearance.

Kenney said that Price, who goes by his middle name, “Lee,” told him that he planned to open a bank at the building and possibly expand into the Sarasota area.

Kenney said that he made two offers on the bank building to Price. He said that he still is interested in buying the property, but it’s unlikely that a sale could occur in the near future, because a judge granted a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) request for an asset freeze for the benefit of investors against Price, PFG Asset Management and affiliated entities.

Kenney said Price was a man who opened each business meeting with a prayer, abstained from alcohol and was involved in charity work in Venezuela.

“I don’t know if it’s true or not true,” Kenney said. “He seemed like an incredibly honest person. That’s why I’m shocked.”

Despite Price’s claims of suicidal intentions, the FBI continues to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest; a flier states that he may travel to Venezuela or Guatemala.

The SEC alleges that Price raised money from more than 100 investors, most of whom live in Florida and Georgia, by selling shares in PFG, an unregistered investment fund that owns

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Price claimed to invest fund assets in traditional marketable securities while making illiquid investments in South America real estate and a troubled south Georgia bank, an SEC release states. In order to conceal mounting investor losses, the SEC alleges that Price created bogus account statements with false account balances and returns that were provided to investors and bank regulators.

Price left behind a 22-page letter that he labeled “Confidential Confession for Regulators” in which he wrote: “ … I am 100% responsible for the losses I created. I blame no one but myself. Relating to PFG, LLC Investments, I falsified statements with false returns.

I created false financial statements and defrauded investors, regulators, other work associates and bank employees. I lost money through trading and various investments including the Montgomery Bank and Trust securities portfolio … ” PFG Asset Management LLC bought the north-end former chamber building from First Bank for $533,900 in August 2010, court records show, and quit-claim deeded to PFG LLC in March 2011.

After the purchase, Jim Price, who said that he served various roles in PFG and whose relationship to Lee Price was not immediately clear, told the Longboat Observer that the company offered portfolio management, investment advisory services and full-service insurance broker, including life, house and car insurance.

The property has remained vacant, although a PFG Asset Management sign stands outside the building.

Lee Price was last seen boarding a ferry boat June 16, in Key West, according to the FBI.

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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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The anti-American president He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded … enraged.

Barack Obama is now incessantly demonstrating and articulating his disdain and hatred for free enterprise and capitalism at every turn.

His words and actions are anti-American, anti-individualism. He is pure despotic, the poster boy for government dependency and centralized, Marxist control.

It’s really scary. Call-to-arms alarming.

With every dictatorial decree — the latest his arbitrary executive order to wipe out portions of Bill Clinton’s welfare law without congressional approval — Obama increasingly resembles the Third World socialist, anti-capitalist despots in the vein of Hugo Chavez and, dare we say, the Castro brothers. Capricious, confiscatory tyrants.

Too extreme of a characterization?

Sample portions of Obama’s Friday speech about entrepreneurism and success in the accompanying box. Judge for yourself.

The underlying, and yet clearly blatant, message there is “the government” is responsible for everyone’s success.

As Obama sees it, individuals — with their own rational minds and choices and effort — never achieve or build or grow without the hand of the government.

They never do it without the government hand that takes wealth from one and redistributes it, munificently, to another.

Tell that to Murf Klauber, to Harry Christensen, Ray Arpke, Ed Chiles, Alan Moore, Michael Garey, Robbie Ball; to Maria Sharapova; to Michael Saunders, Barbara Ackerman, Roger Pettingel, Cheryl Loeffler; to Lee Scott, Samir Raghib, Claude Engle, Weldon Frost, Woody Wolverton; to the Jenkins, Barnett and Rollins families …

We could fill this page and more of names of successful people on Longboat Key who made their achievements happen, who built businesses because of their individual efforts, not because of government handouts.

Yes, many of them received help along the way. But in the vast majority of those instances, that help came in the form of a fair exchange, because one helped the other. Business success in the freeenterprise system is always built on the free, peaceful, mutually beneficial exchange between two parties. Two parties acting in their own, rational, self interest.

Take that alleged “great teacher.” If you had one, you were not given that teacher.

You paid for her or him — through taxes or tuition. You may have learned great lessons from that teacher, but that teacher was not responsible for what you learned or the actions you took to succeed. Those were your actions, your effort.

If you’re an entrepreneur who obtains startup capital for a business, you are not given that capital. It is a free, peaceful, fair trade — the investor’s capital in exchange for what he believes will be a fair return on his capital. And that return is contingent on the entrepreneur’s ingenuity and ability to make his business a success, his own effort.

“Somebody invested in roads and bridges,” Obama said. Those roads and

ANTI-CAPITALIST, ANTI-INDIVIDUAL, ANTI-AMERICAN “If you’ve been successful, you didn’t get there on your own … “If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges.

“If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen. (italics added) “The Internet didn’t get invented on its own. Government research created the Internet so that all the companies could make money off the Internet.”

— Barack Obama

bridges came out of the sweat and toil and labor of every taxpayer. They didn’t come from “the government.”

To hear the anti-free-enterprise, the anti-individual, the anti-American words come out of this president is beyond belief, especially so for those of us who believe the tenets of the Declaration of Independence — that we, as individuals, are endowed by our Creator with the inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That is, the right to live free and the right to our property, by our own effort.

It is un-American for the president of the United States to say what Obama says.

Indeed, the president of the United States should be, must be this nation’s biggest champion for the American Dream, that you can go as far and as high as your efforts will take you.

Believers in free enterprise and the American Dream, this is a call to arms.

+ The fix was in

A week ago, at the topping off ceremony at the new Publix store, the Town Hall rumor machine was whirring: Terry Gans, the buzz went.

While some of the Town Commission hopefuls — hoping to be appointed to replace retiring Commissioner Hal Lenobel

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But word spread quickly at the toppingoff ceremony that Webb declined. Gans was the pick.

And so he was.

This is an unusual choice as far as Longboat Key tradition goes. The common pedigree of Longboat Key commissioners is that before reaching the dais, commissioners serve on one a town board or two — planning and zoning, zoning board of adjustment, code enforcement.

Gans hasn’t.

But he is a recognized name and voice around Town Hall. For the past several years, the retired grocery chain executive has been a fixture at Town Commission meetings, and from time to time he has written cogent, well-argued opinion columns for this newspaper. One of his key attributes: strong common sense.

That’s always a good trait to have on the Town Commission. We shall see. Good luck, Terry Gans.

+ Marines not created equal

Ever vigilant over the challenges that his beloved U.S. Marine Corps face, retired Marine Col. John Saputo is not one who takes well the idea of lowering Marine Corps’ standards.

No surprise, then, he opposes the latest movement from a Department of Defense advisory board for the Marines to allow female Marine lieutenants to lead infantry platoons in combat — a position female lieutenants do not hold because of the physical demands.

In this month’s edition of the Marine Corps Gazette, Marine Capt. Katie Petronio, a combat engineer officer with five years of service and combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, writes: “I am here to tell you that we are not all created equal, and attempting to place females in the infantry will not improve the Marine Corps as the Nation’s force-inreadiness or improve our national security.

“Who is driving this agenda? I am not personally hearing female Marines, enlisted or officer, pounding on the doors of Congress claiming that their inability to serve in the infantry violates their right to equality … This issue is being pushed by … a small committee of civilians appointed by the secretary of defense … It’s very surprising to see that none of the committee members is on active duty or has any recent combat or relevant operational experience relating to the issue they are attempting to change.”

Capt. Petronio was highly regarded for her work in Iraq and Afghanistan, building 18 patrol bases. But she writes that the physical strains of that job caused an ovarian syndrome, leaving her infertile.

Concludes Petronio: “I can say with 100% assurance that despite my accomplishments, there is no way I could endure the physical demands of the infantrymen whom I worked beside …”

See: www.mca-marines/gazette.

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Have you learned any new surfing terms?

When you fall down, it’s called a wipe out!

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It’s Sunday, July 15, and the surf’s up on Anna Maria Island.

Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in. Just beyond a little sandbar

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July 3 Feeling fenced in 5:36 p.m. — 6900 block of Bayside Drive. Larceny. A woman said that she left her bicycle unlocked inside of a fence while she visited Jewfish Key. She returned to find it missing.

Gone before its time 6:51 p.m. — 3200 block of Bayou Sound. Lost/Missing Property. A community association president reported that the neighborhood sign broke during Tropical Storm Debby and was missing when a repairman arrived. The sign was green with “bayou” spelled out in white letters and was going to be replaced soon because of its age.

July 4 Ruffling some feathers 11:38 a.m. — 7100 block of Longboat Drive N. Animal Nuisance. A woman reported that a male peacock keeps attacking her car when it sees its reflection in the gloss finish on the side of her car.

She asked whether the bird could be removed. Police agreed to forward the issue to Town Hall.

Welcoming committee 1:10 p.m. — 1000 block of Longboat Club Road. Disturbance. A condominium board member complained that people who are frequently on the beach don’t live in the condominium. After further investigation, he determined that the people in question are guests of a resident.

No beer around here 2:25 p.m. — 100 block of Broadway.

Code Enforcement. Police warned a woman walking through a parking lot with a 12-pack of beer about a town ordinance prohibiting alcohol on the beach. The woman put the beer back in her car and apologized, saying that she usually goes to Siesta Beach, where alcohol is allowed.

Don’t designate these drivers 4:59 p.m. — 100 block of GMD. Disturbance. An anonymous caller reported that he had given an intoxicated man a boat ride from the water to a parking

OBITUARIES Dr. Milton Comer

Dr. Milton Comer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Louisville, died July 7. He was 83. He was born April 6, 1929, in Louisville to Morris and Pauline Schuckman Comer.

Dr. Comer was a retired surgeon, who practiced in Louisville for many years, a surgeon with the U.S. Army and a former member of Adath Jeshurun.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Gay Comer.

He is survived by sister, Jeanette Comer; sons, Evan and Joel; daughter, Julie Hoffman; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at a later date on Longboat Key. Expressions of sympathy may go to the Dr. Milton and Gay Comer Fund at Jewish Community of Louisville, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Ky., 40205.

July 4 What’s the hang-up?

9:04 a.m. — 3700 block of GMD. Abandoned 911 Call. Police responded to an abandoned 911 call in a community clubhouse and found a handset on a phone piece with an open dial tone; police were unable to get the phone to hang up. Police unplugged the phone and left it in a noticeable place in the clubhouse along with a business card.

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lot and that the man was near a white truck. The man was sitting inside the vehicle and told police that he was in the area with friends and wasn’t planning to drive. The man’s friends appeared later and they also appeared intoxicated. The group took a cab off the island and a got a warning from police.

Samuel S. Keys, of Longboat Key and Cape Coral, died July 4. He was 88.

Mr. Keyes was born in Winchester, Mass., and moved in 1986 to Longboat Key from Hartford, Conn. He was vice president of Aetna Life & Casualty and retired in 1986 after 38 years of service, including assignments in Cleveland and Detroit.

In 1942, Mr. Keyes enlisted in the Army as a private and was discharged as a captain, the highest rank achievable by a noncommissioned officer. Among his achievements in the military, he participated in D-Day and landed on Red Beach on Omaha Beach, France, in the early morning of June 6, 1944. A book, “Until I Write Again, Love, Sam,” based on his letters to home during his service in World War II, will soon be published.

He graduated in 1948 from Boston University, where he met and married Virginia, the love of his life. They were married for 62 years before she died in January 2010.

In retirement, he was active in sailing and power boating and was a member of Bird Key Yacht Club. He enjoyed the company of his many friends from Sarasota and Longboat Key and particularly longtime friends who moved to the Sarasota area from Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Mr. Keyes is survived by sister, Frances Yeager; brother, W. Prescott; sons, Stephan S. and Geoffrey P.; and a granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wounded Warrior Project. A private service will be held.

July 5 Suspicious vehicle 4:56 p.m. — 500 block of Bayview Drive. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman was at the home of her sister, who died recently, and noticed a pickup truck with three men inside in the driveway. She and her daughter believed that the men were at the home to pick up items left behind by past tenants but couldn’t ask them because of a language barrier. The men left before police arrived.

July 6 Change of pace 11:52 p.m. — 5000 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. A caller reported that a vehicle was swerving and weaving out of its lane. Police followed the vehicle for several miles but observed no violations.

The caller, who was behind police, agreed that the vehicle operator had begun driving in a safer manner.

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Marguerite Louise O’Riorden

Marguerite Louise O’Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

Mrs. O’Riorden moved with her family in 1958 to Longboat Key. She graduated from Manatee High School in 1961 and then attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga. She married attorney, Jerry O’Riorden.

She was an avid pilot and accumulated more than 10,000 hours flying with an airline transport pilot rating.

She was also a ceramics painter.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry; sister, Kristen Copes; brother, Tony Copes; and daughter, Laura.

A memorial service was held July 11, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m.

Friday, July 20, at St. Martha Catholic Church, 200 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas, of Longboat Key and formerly of Rahway, N.J., died July 4. She was 95.

Mrs. Twaskas was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Franklin Lakes, N.J., to John and Julia Robbins. She grew up in Elizabeth, N.J., with her sister, Mary Robbins, and her half-sisters, Ann and Kathryn Chezik, and her halfbrother, William Chezik. She married Anthony Twaskas in 1940 and moved to Linden, N.J., where she gave birth to Robert and Judy.

She dabbled in real estate and the stock market and kept herself busy working various jobs. In later years, the Twaskases moved to Daytona Beach but later returned to New Jersey. She integrated the Linden Retired Men’s Club in 1989 and saw the creation of both a men and women’s club at Linden’s Gregorio Recreation Center. She moved in 1999 to Longboat Key and lived in a condo until January 2012, when she moved into an assisted-living facility, Alderman Oaks.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Anthony, and by her son, Robert.

She is survived by daughter, Judy Reskowk; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

There will be an internment Aug. 4, in Rahway, N.J.

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The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 2 and July 6. A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Basil Zirinis, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 2 condominium at 2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Windward Venture Partners LLC for $2.6 million. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,800 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $995,600 in 2008.

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Merrill and Sheila Zinder, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit K-605 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to Charles and Betty Ewing, of Longboat Key, for $2.1 million. Built in 1994, it has two bedrooms, two baths, two half-baths and 2,634 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 1994.

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Wood floors, marble, pool, & 2-car garage. $1,290,000

Jonathan and Barbara Grimes, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 307 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Takako Richards, of New York City, for $1.45 million. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,273 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.5 million in 2005.

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Carol Stanley, trustee, of Locust Grove, Va., sold the Unit 312 condominium at 2550 Harbourside Drive to John and Susan Hoskins, of Williamsville, N.Y., for $799,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,830 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2003.

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

Longboat Investments Limited sold the Unit 102 condominium at 1135 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Myra Monfort, trustee, of Fort Collins, Colo., for $629,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,392 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $220,000 in 1986.

Robert and Gaye Wood, of Allegheny, Pa., sold their Unit 201 condominium at 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Faye Lang, of Mason, Ohio, for $600,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,172 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $315,000 in 1996.

Longboat Leisure Prop LLC sold the home at 672 Dream Island Road to Neal and Jennifer Horne, of Longboat Key, for $620,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths and 1,383 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $290,000 in 1998.

Winding Oaks

Longbeach on Longboat Key

CSPR Ltd. sold the home at 350 Firehouse Court to William Lacey and Lea Ann Ruhlman, of Longboat Key, for $545,000.

Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $720,000 in 2003.

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These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 6 through July 12, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,732 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $569,000 in 2003.

Douglas Pike sold his home at 581 Golf Links Lane to David and Susan Sayers, of Longboat Key, for $756,000. Built in 1969, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,488 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $975,000 in 2001.

Thomas and Laurie Baker, of Orchard Park, N.Y., sold their Unit 16 condominium at 3431 Winding Oaks Drive to Merrill and Sheila Zinder, of Longboat Key, for $675,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,679 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $637,000 in 2003.

Dudley Barrow, trustee, of Dorset, Vt., sold the Unit 38 condominium at 3460 Winding Oaks Drive to Steven Zamsky, of Darien, Conn., for $590,000. Built in 1988,

Ringling Pointe – Stunning Direct Bay Front On 145 feet of deep water with 5BR/3.5 BA, a 2,200 SF master suite, 1,000 bottle wine room, private dock, wading & lap pool w.spa & 8-car garage. $3,850,000

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Unit 2 at En Provence, 2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, threeand-a-half bathrooms and 3,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.6 million.

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3037 GMD 2675 GMD 737 Bayport Way 4725 GMD 603 Longboat Club Road 1281 GMD 590 Jessmyth Drive 540 Yardarm Lane 1050 Longboat Club Road 4401 GMD 551 Yardarm Lane 4485 GMD 540 Putter Lane 581 Golf Links Lane 712 Marbury Lane 1120 Bogey Lane 3365 Bayou Gate

Permit Applicant Amount New Addition Francis Trulaske, trustee $269,725 Alteration Barry Fireman $110,000 Alteration James Blatt $70,000 Alteration Ronald Palicka $60,000 Alteration Cyvia Snyder, trustee $55,560 Alteration Philip Kotler $30,000 Alteration Sylvia Niarchos $15,000 Alteration Keith Pozulp $14,160 Re-roof Privateer condominium $11,000 Alteration Andrew Zuckner $9,500 Alteration Sachin Kamath $9,060 Alteration Edmund Lizotte $6,204 Alteration Norman Graham $4,648 Alteration Douglas Pike $4,185 Alteration Taras Kochno $1,670 Alteration Alejandro Sintas $1,610 Alteration Kathleen Sweeney $0

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games | bridge bites

By Brian Gunnell | American Contract Bridge League

THIRD-HAND TRICKERY “Third-hand high” is common advice, and on this hand, East plays “Third hand extra high” in order to fool Declarer.

On defense, in third hand, it’s standard procedure to win the trick with the lowest card possible — that’s the best way to let your partner know what is going on. So, when West leads a low Heart against 5♣, East would normally win that trick with the King. But this week’s East decided to win the opening trick with the A♥, supposedly denying possession of the King. He then returned the 10♥. What was East up to?

To answer that question, put yourself in Declarer’s shoes.

From East’s play to the first two Heart tricks Declarer deduces that East does not have the King (he would have played it at trick one), nor does he have the Jack (he would have returned it at trick two). So, it appears that East started with AQT9x♥. Based on this logic, Declarer will calculate that East has a maximum of eight HCP outside the Club suit. Now, when Dummy leads a low Club from the board and East plays low, how should Declarer guess? East needs the A♣ for his opening bid and must have started with A2♣ or AQ2♣, so let’s not blame Declarer if he guesses wrong and goes up with the K♣, playing East for A2♣.

If East plays more routinely, winning the K♥ on the first round and continuing with the Ace, then he no longer needs the A♣ to make up his opening bid. That being the case, Declarer will be more inclined to make the normal Club play of running the eight on the first round, hoping for Q2 or AQ2 in the East hand (two chances) rather than A2 (only one chance). Nice deception, Mr. East!

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TemperatureS

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012

Temps.

Weather Photo Contest Winner

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Tues. July 10

90

73

98 (1969)

68 (1971)

Wed. July 11

88

73

98 (1969)

69 (1965)

Thurs. July 12

87

74

96 (1969)

66 (1997)

Fri. July 13

88

74

96 (2007)

68 (1985)

Sat. July 14

91

74

97 (1969)

65 (1984)

Sun. July 15

88

73

97 (1995)

62 (1984)

Mon. July 16

85

74

97 (2007)

66 (1968)

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Items Under $200 For Sale

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

GUITAR: SEDONA acoustic, small, metal strings, nice sound, $35. 941-355-9193.

LIDO KEY 1 BR Beach front Condo available October, for seasonal or annual rental. Lanai, Pool, Clubhouse, Beach patio.

Contact: jgollatz@comcast.net

BEACHPLACE

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.

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 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 selling very well. 75 boats this year, many in less than 2 weeks. Center Consoles, Deck boats and Walk Arounds are definitely in demand.

Keeping it simple, “Business on a Hand Shake”.

Let’s talk about selling your boat. I buy boats too.

Island Boat Sales. 941-228-3489.

LET ME HELP YOU SELL YOUR BOAT And I'll do all the work! I'll take photographs, Create and Manage Ads, Coordinate Showings, Negotiate Offers, and Handle Documentation No Contract, No Commission, No Commitment, Simply Consignment. Laurie - 319-631-2010.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales FLEA MARKET. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Saturday, July 21, 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, July 22, 10a.m.-4p.m. For info: 954-4165.

LONGBOAT BAYPORT BTC- 2BR 2BA Gulf front views- wifi-Monthly rentals 813-541-8876.

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

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.

Real Estate Wanted

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.

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Merchandise Wanted

For Qualified Waiting Clients

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

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

DINNER SEMINAR Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor Joe Lasota Topic: Secure Your Legacy Sign of the Mermaid Restaurant on Anna Maria Island, August 8th @ 5:30pm Limited Space, please R.S.V.P to: 941-364-7476 joseph.lasota@mssb.com

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

Resort Properties, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker Full Service Condominium Management

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Visa/ MC Fax: 941-383-7925 “Take our video tour at” www.casadelmar.net

Homes For Rent LIDO SHORES: Waterfront home 3BR/3BA. Pool, Dock, Private Beach access. Walking distance to world class shopping and restaurants!

Furnished or unfurnished. Annual rental. $4150/month. Call 941-928-1542.

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

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

4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 34228

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

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

WASHER/ DRYER IN EVERY UNIT BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS LARGE HEATED POOL GULFSIDE FREE Wireless High Speed Internet

“Where People Return Year After Year” “INTENTIONALLY BETTER”

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

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

LOOKING TO GO INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF? IF YOU HAVE $10,000, I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO GENERATE AN AVERAGE INCOME OF OVER $3700 A WEEK FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS. 15 YR OLD DEBT FREE COMPANY. CALL FOR APPT. 941-600-7156

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.

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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.

Business Opportunities

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 PORTOBELLO 2BR/2BA, 4th floor Bayside with beautiful Gulf views.

Completely remodeled.

October, November, December, 2012 Minimum 1 month

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

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

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

Condos/Apts. For Rent

LONGBOAT EXCLUSIVE BEACHFRONT Privately owned beachfront 2000sq.ft. home on Gulf, 13 steps to the beach. 2BR/2BA, sleeps up to 10 - perfect for 2 couples or large families.

Fully furnished gourmet kitchen, laundry, covered parking, heated pool, outdoor gas grill, private beach. Spectacular references. No pets.

Non-smoking. Photos: http://zillivilla.com Weekly or monthly: jim@zillihospitalitygroup.com

LBK BEACHFRONT 1BR & 3BR condos, heated pool, furnished. Starting at $900 weekly.

Outrigger Resort, 941-383-3844.

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CAREGIVER FOR Longboat lady: Three 12-hour day shifts, 11am-11pm. Must have private duty experience in personal care, wheelchair transport, cognitive issues. Seeking patient, intelligent lady, college degree preferred, healthy cook, pet friendly. Clean driving record, no smoking, references.

Start $13+/hour, paid on W-2. 941-780-4284 or Avanga42@aol.com.

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Condos For Sale 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.

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.

CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT

LONGBOAT LIL GULL CONDO UNIT 4: Aug. 4 to Aug. 11, Sleeps 4 and UNIT 16: Aug. 11 to Aug. 18 Sleeps 10, 4BR 3BA. 813-541-8876.

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Cmagik - LBK resident, servicing our island year round for over 12 yrs. Bachelors Degree with 20 yrs. experience, PC or MAC. Professional help with computers, iPad/iPhones and tutoring.

References upon request.

Call Cort: 383-3878, 587-5588 cmagik.com

Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367 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

Adult Care Services CNA OFFERING Care for your loved one in her private home 24/7. Also, Daycare & Respite Care available. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. For more info: 941-323-5626.

HOME HEALTH Aides and Nursing Assistants are available to work for you at a fraction of the cost of big company's. Reasonable rates and quality care. Call Lacrisha @ 536-5292, also ref. available.

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

Call Renata at (941)328-2347.

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OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

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. CALL DEXTER: 536-3869

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Personal Services

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YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

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.

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Expert Marble & Travertine Installation Floor & Walls Grout Cleaning & Sealing Service Available Call Ashdown Flooring, Inc. LICENSED (941) 726-3077 INSURED

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

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Professional Services ISLAND CONCIERGE. No time? We can help you. Shopping, errands, travel arrangements, etc. www.islandconcierge.us 941-778-3203.

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