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by Nolan Peterson | News Editor

Traffic spurs noise complaints Residents of Wellington Chase, a neighborhood within Palmer Ranch, want the county to install sound walls along Honore.

When Kathleen Peters built her home in the Palmer Ranch neighborhood of Wellington Chase in 1998, nearby Honore Avenue was only a two-lane road.

Today, the section of Honore bordering Wellington Chase is four lanes, and the road has become a major north-south thor-

oughfare for Sarasota County.

Plans are in the works to further expand the road to alleviate traffic congestion along U.S. 41.

“It doesn’t appear that the county ever factored in the noise level and air quality from all the vehicles that currently race down Honore,” wrote Peters, who is president of the Welling-

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ton Chase Homeowners Association, in a Feb. 27 email to Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners Association President Rick Barth. “Homeowners purchased lots and homes without realizing that Honore was to be expanded … or realizing that years later it would become a major thoroughfare.”

The Wellington Chase Homeowners Association wants the County Commission to fund a series of sound walls or trafficcalming roundabouts along Honore Avenue to ease the effects of increased noise and deteriorated air quality due to the road’s expansion. Wellington Chase falls within the Palmer Ranch master plan, and Barth

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RETURN TO HER ROOTS Emmy-winning anchor and Riverview graduate Sharyl Attkisson will return to Sarasota this month to make her first public appearance after announcing her decision to leave CBS.

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+ Floral engagement The Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter held its 46th annual exhibition Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit included a display of Japanese floral arrangements using glass containers with an array of exotic flowers.

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When Sharyl Attkisson was a a 32-year career that took her from junior at Riverview High School, war zones to the White House. But she wrote a letter to the editor March 28, Attkisson will make a of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. “very serendipitous” trip home to She complained the newspaper Sarasota, returning to moderate was being unfair, slanting its high a lecture by former New York City school sports coverage in favor of Mayor Michael Bloomberg for the Riverview’s archrival, Ringling College Library AsSarasota High School. sociation Town Hall The newspaper even series. She was inwent so far, Attkisson vited to moderate claimed in her letter, the event by her high as to poke fun of Rivschool friend and erview’s cheerleading University of Florida squad (Attkisson was classmate Jay Logan, a cheerleader at the who is the 2014 Ringtime). It was a bold ling Town Hall chairmove for the then man.

15-year-old, but Att“I wanted to have kisson felt like an Sharyl back because injustice had been this is her original committed, and she home and she wants was compelled to Attkisson, 1978 all the best for Sarasocorrect it. ta,” Logan says. “Sharyl “I’ve always had an intense is a little-known, really successsense of fairness,” Attkisson ex- ful product of Sarasota … and we plains, 38 years later. “That’s been want her to be a bigger part of the the consistent theme of mine.” community.”

That same sense of fairness reFor Attkisson, the event will be cently inspired the 53-year-old, her homecoming — not just to her Emmy-winning journalist to make hometown, but to her core prinanother bold move. ciples. It will be empowering, she On Monday, Attkisson resigned says, to finally be free from the refrom CBS, where she had worked SEE ATTKISSON / PAGE 2A as a news anchor and investigative journalist since 1993. She cited her frustration with what she says is the network’s liberal bias and corporate-driven censorship.

The Sarasota native reached the pinnacle of her profession during

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ATTKISSON / FROM PAGE 1A strictive tether of working for a corporate media outlet. She admits it is a bit symbolic that her first public event after leaving CBS will be in her hometown.

“I’m breaking free,” Attkisson says. “It’s very fitting that I’ll be in Sarasota. It’s a really happy time for me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I’ll be free to moderate as I see fit.”

And, even though she sometimes felt like an outsider during her journalism career, Attkisson says Sarasota still feels like home.

Attkisson refers to her childhood in Sarasota as a “very memorable time.” She speaks fondly of her memories of Wilkinson Elementary and Riverview High School. She lived in a few places around town, including a house on Flamingo Avenue on Bay Island, and a house on Pinecrest Street, near Phillippi Creek.

She remembers how black the bottom of her feet used to get from walking around barefoot all the time as a child. And how, despite multiple trips to the emergency room for tetanus shots after stepping on rusty nails, her mother never made her wear shoes.

“I remember running after the mosquito trucks with my friends,” Attkisson recalls.

“Our parents would let us run around in the streets. We’d disappear in the morning, ride our bikes, catch minnows in the creek, and then we’d hear our mom whistle at the end of the day, telling us that it was time to come in.”

Even in high school, Logan says Attkisson’s courage was apparent.

“It’s not really cool to be nice to the kid who is ostracized or quiet in high school,” Logan says. “But she was always OK with that. And Sharyl was a cool kid — she was a cheerleader. But she always embraced and encouraged everyone and was protective of their need for acceptance. That is the genesis of her courage.”

Attkisson attended the University of Florida, where, after considering degrees in both law and architecture, her passion

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for writing ultimately led her to pursue a didn’t think that would be right.” career in journalism.

Despite the accolades and exciting exShe rose quickly though the profession’s periences, there were frustrating times, as ranks, working as an anchor and reporter well. for news stations around Florida, includAttkisson says she sometimes felt like ing WTVT Tampa from 1986 to 1990. And, an outsider at CBS, yet comfortable in despite never aspiring to break onto the that position, never quite in tune with the national stage, CNN hired her as an an- idea of inserting liberal political opinions chor in 1990. into stories as if they are “If I had aimed to fact. And she never recget there, it probably onciled with the notion wouldn’t have hapthat the news is somepened,” she says. times guided by the “unHer first nationally seen influence” of cortelevised newscast was porate interests. opposite Bernard Shaw “People ask and, yes, on the 6 p.m. newscast. there often is a tendency “I wasn’t that nerfor there to be a liberal vous,” she says, “but I bias in a lot of media, but didn’t know any better.” there is also a competing Assigned to cover corporate bias, which is international news, conservative,” Attkisson Attkisson had to freexplains. “From what my quently improvise incolleagues tell me, all of terviews with world the big three networks leaders on the fly with largely use similar decino script. She used to sion processes, and we arrive at work early to often seem to arrive at study atlases, and she the same 10 stories evwould pore over the ery night. But there’s a lot news wires during the more than 10 stories going day to learn about inon in the world.” ternational issues and Attkisson wa Attkisson now lives outs a member memorize the names of Rive side Washington, D.C., in Virrview’s cheerlead- ginia. She first discussed the of global leaders. ing tea m in high school. possibility of leaving CBS in Attkisson eventually left CNN to join early 2013 with her husband, CBS News in 1993. She James, and their 18-year-old served as an overnight anchor for two daughter, Sarah. They were supportive of years before becoming a Washington- the move, she says. based correspondent. With CBS, AttkisAnd March 10, Attkisson took to Twitter son won five Emmys and three Edward R. to unceremoniously announce her deparMurrow awards for her investigative jour- ture from the network. nalism.

“I have resigned from CBS,” she tweetBut she says the most rewarding experi- ed. ence of her career was flying aboard a U.S. Since leaving CBS, Attkisson has been Air Force B-52 bomber on a combat mis- inundated with requests for interviews, sion over Kosovo in 1999. and news of her resignation has gone viral “They offered to let me push the but- on the Internet. She says the uproar over ton,” Attkisson recalls, referring to a mis- her departure from the network validates sile launch on the flight. “But I declined. I her perception that the public often “isn’t

IF YOU GO Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will speak in a special Ringling College Library Association Town Hall, which former CBS and CNN anchor Sharyl Attkisson — a Sarasota native — will moderate.

The lecture is presented by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and proceeds will advance the camCourtesy of Platon paign to build a new library at Ringling College of Art and Design.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 Where: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota Contact: Tickets are available at https:// sarasotaopera.org/michael_bloomberg getting what it wants” from major news outlets.

“I feel like there’s a growing sense of censorship in the news,” she explains. “And I think people are thirsty for what they used to consider straight news.”

Attkisson says she “needs to take a breath” and has no immediate plans for her career other than to finish an upcoming book (tentatively due out in November), which will shed light on her reasons for leaving CBS. While researching for the book, Attkisson uncovered that old letter to the editor from high school.

That letter, she says, is a reminder of the principles that defined her past and will continue to guide her future.

“I feel as though I have a really strong moral and ethical compass,” Attkisson says. “I won’t perform under conditions that I think are wrong … setting that bar makes me feel as though I’m operating journalistically, it makes me feel fair.”

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Players bowled over by bayfront plan As the city revisits a plan that would relocate the lawn bowling greens off of U.S. 41, bowlers are fighting to preserve the facility — and their sport.

Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer

Sheila Kerr plays at Monday’s jitney, game days open to the public.

city were to embark upon a multimillion-dollar bayfront park project in addition to its current financial obligations, it would be easy for a replacement lawn-bowling facility to get placed on the backburner.

Even if the new facility were constructed, Jittu said, it’s unlikely that it would meet the standards of the current greens. The group has worked closely with the city and county to maintain the turf in a certain manner, and an outside landscaper assists with the upkeep. A new facility would mean starting over from scratch — which would likely turn many people off, Jittu said.

“The greens are hard to maintain,” Jittu said. “It’s a fine balance.”

The current facilities met the standards of the Canadian and Scottish national bowling teams, who came to Sarasota last month to train and pick their team members for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club said this international recognition was indicative of the caliber of the city’s greens.

“I’d say this is probably the best in the region in the moment,” Pickford

said. “The fact that you’ve got these top national teams coming in really gives you an idea of how good these greens are.”

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is preparing to submit a bid to host the 2016 Lawn Bowling U.S. Open, an event that members say would bolster the sport’s economic impact on the area. Even if the group doesn’t secure the event, Jittu said the facilities benefit the city’s bottom line.

“People come and buy our gas and buy our food,” Jittu said. “They wouldn’t if we weren’t here.”

Jittu said the group did not want to slow the progress of developing the bayfront land in question. Central Park in New York and Laguna Beach in southern California both have lawn bowling facilities on valuable public property. Jittu pointed to this as evidence that an ambitious project along the bayfront can coexist with the current lawn bowling greens.

“We don’t mind it going forward,” Jittu said of the bayfront project.

“Nobody came to the lawn bowling people and said, ‘How can we get this done?’”

City Manager Tom Barwin said he was impressed by the history the group outlined in its presentation March 3. He said the City Commission voted to step back from the Cultural Park Concept Plan for the next 120 days, leaving a collection of nonprofit organizations to lead the conversation regarding the bayfront land. Barwin said he hoped any connected stakeholders would reach out to those groups, led by Visit Sarasota County.

“Hopefully this initial 120-day period will allow those interested to get involved,” Barwin said.

Pickford, too, bristled at the lack of communication from other parties thus far. He believes that, as the city more earnestly delves into how to develop the area surrounding the Van Wezel, the lawn bowlers will be allowed to participate in the conversation.

“Otherwise, it becomes a one-way train,” Pickford said. “I don’t think that’s typically the way they would want to operate.”

The largest demographic of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is Canadian, with Americans as one of the smallest.

// GERRY SMITH

Gerry Smith started lawn bowling after driving by the club one day in 1981.

“My husband, Harry, and I passed by and saw these people in white,” she says. Since then, Smith has competed in 12 tournaments, including three national championships. Smith plays six to seven games a week and helps teach newcomers. Smith, who is from Michigan and is turning 92 in June, says coming across the club was one of the best accidents.

“I love these people; they are my second family,” she says.

// CLEM REISS

When Clem Reiss and his family were trying to decide where to move in 2007, they chose Sarasota partly for the beauty and partly for the lawn bowling. Reiss has been lawn bowling for 20 years and says his favorite part about the sport is the people. “Everyone is friendly,” he says. Reiss was president of the club for one term in 2011/2012. Reiss says the club is one of his favorites because of the atmosphere.

“It’s wonderful to be outside, especially in Sarasota,” he says.

// IORRIE PICKFORD

Welsh native Iorrie Pickford has played lawn bowling around the world. While living in Sao Paolo, he played at the athletic club there. While based in New York as director of finance at Pfizer, Reiss played in Greenwich, Conn. Today, Pickford is retired and serves as treasurer of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

He says playing three times a week keeps him happy.

“It’s addicting,” he says.

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As groups begin work on creating a grand vision for the bayfront area surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, involved parties are loathe to discuss the specifics of what would go where at this point. There is at least one exception: those looking to secure a space for lawn bowling.

The Sarasota City Commission began reexamining its 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan, a guideline for the future of the city-owned bayfront land, March 3. The plan, yet to be acted upon, originally called for the relocation of the lawn bowling greens along U.S. 41 to Payne Park.

Enter the bowlers. Although the city was in preliminary stages of revisiting the cultural park plan, several members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club appeared before the commission to speak to the importance of preserving the current facilities.

Lawn bowling may be a niche sport, but it’s attracted a dedicated following in Sarasota. The group has about 80 full-time members, 42% of whom reside within the city of Sarasota. The facility on U.S. 41 is a draw both regionally and internationally, club treasurer Iorrie Pickford said, which he believes is something the city should appreciate.

“Sarasota has many diverse activities, which really is one of the things that makes it culturally a very stimulating place to be,” Pickford said.

“Lawn bowls is something that attracts a lot of visitors into the town during the season.”

The city never proposed the elimination of the lawn bowling greens — instead, the Cultural Park Concept Plan would have created a new facility in Payne Park. Daniel Jittu, a member of the lawn bowling club, understands how people might view that as a reasonable compromise, but if that plan were acted on, he does not believe it would work out.

“In reality, you’ve just killed the sport in Sarasota,” Jittu said.

Jittu, who put together a slideshow for the commission meeting, is aware of the sport’s level of popularity. Lawn bowlers fear that, if the

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NEWSBRIEFS + Boaters’ Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge On Saturday, the Sarasota-based Boaters’ Coalition joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key into the contrarian camp for the first time.

The group announced its official opposition to dredging Big Pass in a Saturday email to the County Commission. The Boaters’ Coalition, which comprises members in locations from Clearwater to Marco Island, unanimously passed the measure announcing its opposition to the dredge.

In a statement to the County Commission, Peter van Roekens, a former Siesta Key Association board member and chairman of the Boaters’ Coalition, wrote: “The Boaters’ Coalition opposes this dredge based on navigational concerns that Big Pass will end up in the same condition as every other dredged inlet that does not have protective jetties, namely they become shallow and basically impassible for anything except shallow draft boats without repeated dredging on a regular basis.”

Van Roekens also claimed that the dredge’s unintended consequences might include the closing of the pass to all boat traffic, which would affect operations out of the Sarasota Yacht Club, the Bird Key Yacht Club and Marina Jack.

+ Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board Larry Twill, president of the Sarasota Police Foundation, is working with attorney Dan Bailey and philanthropy consultant Charlie Ann Syprett to find the group’s inaugural board of directors.

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Department. The group is focused on engaging with the community to get input on who citizens would like to see on the board of the police foundation, according to a press release.

In the future, it plans to distribute a survey to community leaders and the heads of human service nonprofit organizations to get a sense of the community’s priorities for the police foundation.

“We trust this effort will pay dividends, enabling us to assemble a groundbreaking board that will build community support and raise supplemental resources for our city police department,” Bailey said.

+ Sheriff’s Office braces for spring breakers The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced March 7 it is stepping up patrols at area beaches and entertainment establishments in anticipation of spring break.

An increased law-enforcement presence at specific areas is intended to preemptively disrupt incidents and deter criminal activity. The Sheriff’s office said deputies will be extra vigilant regarding underage drinking, drug possession and traffic enforcement.

“We want to ensure that residents continue to enjoy their community as we experience the annual influx of spring visitors,” Sherrif’s Office spokeswoman Wendy Rose said.

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by Nolan Peterson | News Editor

ST. ARMANDS RESIDENTS BACK LIDO RENOURISHMENT

Army Corps MIA at Tiger Bay debate Representatives of the city were left on their own to defend the merits of a proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

Camps on both sides of the Big Pass dredge debate dug in on their positions during a Tiger Bay meeting March 6.

Former County Environmental Services Director Rob Patten and environmental activist Jono Miller were originally set to square off against representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a potentially highly charged debate — referred to as “Sand Wars” in the Tiger Bay program — on the merits and potential risks of the Corps’ proposal to mine the Big Pass shoal to renourish Lido Beach. The Friday before the debate, however, the Army backed out of the meeting. Sarasota City Engineer Alex DavisShaw and Len Smally, former director of public works for the city of Longboat Key, stepped up to defend the project on behalf of the city of Sarasota.

New College Professor Dr. Frank Alcock, the event’s moderator, said the Army Corps announced its decision not to attend the debate, claiming it still had to finalize the details of its plan before it defended its merits in a public forum. Miller questioned the Corps’ absence Thursday, claiming the Corps should be prepared to defend a project it began working on in 1997.

“The Corps has left the city standing at the altar,” Miller said.

Milan Mora, U.S Army Corps of Engineers project manager, said his contingent did not attend the debate due to both personal reasons and incomplete data.

“The modeling will not be done until late April, so there’s nothing new to

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The March 6 panel included Jono Miller, Rob Patten, Alex DavisShaw and Len Smally. talk about,” Mora said. “How can you oppose a project when the data is not even out for review?”

Miller and Patten said the Corps’ plans had not been properly vetted by area stakeholders and community groups.

“There’s a huge array of stakeholders that have not been heard from,” Patten said. “This is potentially a reckless act.

It will impact all Sarasota residents.”

DavisShaw defended the merits of the project, calling it a necessity for the safety of Lido Beach in the event of a hurricane. She pointed to a decade of scientific studies that verify its minimal impact on the environment.

DavisShaw added that contingency plans were being included in the Corps’ final proposal, outlining possible courses of action should the project result in unintended conse-

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quences to nearby Siesta Key. “As part of this project, not only will they (Army Corps) have to monitor Lido, but Siesta and Big Pass, as well,” DavisShaw said.

Patten said the contingency plans would likely do little to reverse whatever damage the dredge might produce.

“You don’t get a do-over in this case,” Patten said.

Smally defended the scientific studies used to justify the project, adding that Lido Beach was in dire need of renourishment. He also referenced the Army Corps’ offer to pay 60% of the project’s total $22 million cost with federal funding.

“It would be a shame if anything happened to derail this project,” Smally said, “because it’s a gift from the Corps.”

Seemingly adding to a growing divide between north and south barrier islands, the St. Armands Residents Association is fully endorsing the proposed renourishment of Lido Key. At the organization’s annual meeting and dinner, held March 6 at the Sarasota Yacht Club, Sarasota City Engineer Alex DavisShaw gave a presentation regarding the renourishment project, which would take sand from Big Pass to replenish Lido Beach.

DavisShaw filled in for Army Corps of Engineers representatives, who were scheduled to speak but dropped out the week before the event.

The reception from St. Armands residents was positive. Residents Association President Hugh Fiore said the group was 110% in favor of the renourishment because the group feels the beach serves as an important asset to the nearby neighborhoods.

“It one, affects our property values — having a vibrant beach affects the surrounding values,” Fiore said. “It also affects our quality of life, because many of our residents like to walk the beach.”

Fiore, who has lived on St. Armands since 1977, said the beach was the economic engine that ensured the success of nearby businesses. If the beach isn’t preserved, he said, the effects would be devastating.

“There would be no hotels if they didn’t have a beach to come to,” Fiore said. “It drives the economic prosperity of the shops on St. Armands Circle.”

Fiore also downplayed the nature of the conflicting sides of the argument surrounding the project. He felt that, outside of a small group on Siesta Key, there is not significant backlash against the proposed dredging of Big Pass.

“I think it’s a limited number of folks who are trying to make a sand war out of it,” Fiore said.

Ultimately, he said, the project would be continuously monitored by the Army Corps to ensure that the dredging of sand from Big Pass — sand that largely traveled down from Lido Key to begin with — did not negatively impact Siesta Key. Based on that, he felt the proposal should not be particularly controversial.

“This isn’t an earth-shattering deal here,” Fiore said.

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The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places — while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

The SPD began developing a Homeless Outreach Team after city and county staff visited San Diego on a national tour of homeless shelters. In San Diego, the David Conway Homeless Outreach Team is the Groups of transients gather at J.D. Hamel Park city’s initial point of contact with chronic homeless, and it seeks to before the SPD focused on monitoring the area. link them with service providers, offer services. according to the city’s website.

Jarress and Dubendorf acknowledged As the county and city discuss the possible construction of a regional homeless that a contingent of the homeless populashelter, speakers at City Commission meet- tion shows little or no interest in working ings have asked about issues caused by with those groups. With few options outthose who remain on the street. Residents side of making arrests — and restrictions and business owners near Five Points Park, on when an arrest can be made — Jarress Pineapple Park and J.D. Hamel Park have said the Homeless Outreach Team has to spoken out about problems stemming push through any resistance.

“All we can do is keep going out there from large gatherings of transients.

The conversation regarding the shelter and planting the seed,” Jarress said.

The group visited Pineapple Park with is ongoing, but, for now, the city and SPD are focusing on a two-prong approach to representatives from the Salvation Army tackle issues caused by groups of vagrants. and Resurrection House at the end of Feb“We attempt to proactively enforce our ruary. Although a group of about 30 people codes and laws, and, in addition, the po- had congregated at the park, the results lice department is in the process of imple- were underwhelming.

“Mostly everybody there knew about the menting its Homeless Outreach Team efservices,” Jarress said. “Only one said they fort,” City Manager Tom Barwin said.

Officer David Dubendorf, the SPD’s would think about going to the Salvation homeless liaison, and Sgt. Lori Jarress lead Army.”

Still, the group is committed to the initiathat effort. The Homeless Outreach Team is partnering with service organizations tive. “If we’re going out there once a week, such as the Salvation Army by bringing twice a week, maybe it’ll kick them in the members from those groups into the field butt to get some services,” Dubendorf said. to communicate with the homeless and “Maybe we’ll wear them down.”

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Since 1986, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency has taken city and county property taxes from within the downtown area and reinvested them into infrastructure and public/private projects inside the heart of the city and, since 2007, Newtown.

The Downtown CRA will sunset in 2016, and commissioners will decide on its future at a joint meeting next month. Several commissioners on both boards have criticized the program for tying up money that would otherwise go toward the governments’ general funds, but, at that meeting, they’ll hear a presentation endorsing a long-term extension of the CRA. CRA extension committee Vice Chairman Chris Gallagher said the group unanimously supports the extension because it feels the CRA has accomplished what it was created to do. Property values within the downtown CRA have increased 292% since its inception, and it has contributed to the creation of more than 1,000 jobs, according to a draft of the group’s presentation.

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The committee isn’t recommending another 30 years of the status quo, though.

The most significant change would alter the makeup of the CRA board, which currently consists of the five city commissioners.

Instead, the committee suggests a board consisting of two city commissioners, two county commissioners and three citizens the City Commission appoints.

CRA extension committee President Andy Dorr said the change would give the county and citizens a voice, while preserving the ability of city residents and elected officials to control a majority of the board.

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The key to a cultural park Anyone with an imaginaWorld’s 25,000 acres in Cention can drive the stretch of tral Florida.

Tamiami Trail in Sarasota After the late Walt Disney C E N TRAL AV E N U E from the former Quay up accumulated all of the propto Sarasota Bay Club and erty for his City of Tomorrow, come to a quick conclusion he obtained approval from about all of that mostly the Legislature to create C O C O A NUT A VENU E bayfront property: Reedy Creek. Because it owns It is almost priceless. the property and appoints Pioneer And: What a waste. members to its board of suProscenium Park Imagine the amazing pervisors, decision-making is possibilities. fast, bureaucratic delays are 41 Thank goodness somenon-existent.

Quay one is doing just that. To To be sure, many of Sarasohis credit, Michael Klauber, ta’s City Hall meddlers would Cultural Park owner of Michael’s on East shudder in horror at the idea and chairman of VisitSaraof the City Commission givsota, has recognized that ing up control of how the Van it’s time. Time to transform Wezel property is developed, Centennial GWIZ that amazing, albeit poorly governed and managed. But Park utilized property, into a it’s the only way the dream Van Wezel magnificent, one-of-a-kind will come true. To leave cultural park that puts decision-making up to the Sarasota on the world map. the exhausting, interminable debates. votes of five elected comOver the past few months, Klauber and Imagine the city commissioners meddling missioners will assure failure, or, at best, a N VisitSarasota President Virginia Haley have into every detail of what is placed where on frustrating disappointment and botched spearheaded efforts to bring together the the property. Imagine them caving in, as opportunity.

1 / 8 MILE boards of VisitSarasota, arts organizations, they typically do, to the vision-less naysayWe’re not sure an exact replica of the economic development organizations and ers who resist any attempt to make SaraReedy Creek Improvement District would the Van Wezel Foundation to begin dissota a more vibrant place. apply to a Sarasota cultural park. In the cussions on how to make that dream and Imagine the Sarasota City Commission case of Disney World, the Walt Disney Co. transformation become reality. leading the transformation of the Van essentially is the Reedy Creek ImproveJust imagine: Imagine a cultural park that Wezel and G-WIZ property into a worldment District. As such, it has had access replaces the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall renowned cultural park. to capital and counted on its attraction to with a Kennedy Center-like plaza able to Sorry, it won’t happen. generate the cash to fund construction and accommodate comfortably halls for SaraThere is a way, though. maintenance of its City of Tomorrow. sota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet and Sarasota If Klauber, Haley, all of the interested arts Similar financing may not feasible for Opera simultaneously. Imagine a cultural organizations, business leaders, neighbora cultural park. Certainly it would help if park with the rehearsal studios and facilihood associations and believers in the the privately owned Quay property paid ties to create suitable, permanent homes potential of Sarasota are serious about this in taxes to a special cultural district taxing for these cultural gems. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, they must authority what it would otherwise pay to Imagine a linear, landscaped park for persuade the city and commissioners to let the city and county. all to enjoy, stretching the length of the go.

But those are details to be addressed. The property from Sarasota Bay Club south to Turn over ownership and governing key point here is if there is to be a worldthe Beau Ciel condominium. And imagine control of the entire 75 acres, including the class cultural park, there must be owners an attractive mix of additional hotel and Quay property, to a special taxing district — an independent governing authority — meeting space, offices, condominiums and and authority. In effect, create another with “skin” in the game. It won’t work with appropriate restaurants and retail — busReedy Creek Improvement District — the just “renters” and elected politicians. Just tling with visitors and residents alike. governing authority over everything that look at what exists now as proof of that.

It can happen. And it should. happens within the confines of Walt Disney City commissioners must give up control.

Getting there, however, is practically a pipe dream.

Here’s why: The Sarasota City CommisREEDY CREEK: HOW DISNEY GOVERNS DISNEY sion and city of Sarasota government.

With all due respect to those good people The following is from the website of the mental services. on the commission and working inside City Reedy Creek Improvement District, rcid.

And only the landowners within the Hall, history has shown for nearly a halforg: District, primarily the Walt Disney World century these institutions are incapable of The idea of a special district taking Co., would pay to build and maintain big things. Even little things. responsibility for all the services normally those services. Local taxpayers, meaning Sure, we have the 10-year-old Ringling associated with county government — residents of Orange County and Osceola Bridge, the most significant addition to water, power, emergency services, waste County, would not have to contribute.

Sarasota since the 1960s. But even that took disposal, roads, bridges, etc. — was The enabling legislation provided for a a decade to come to fruition, not because unheard of. So was the idea that the five-member board of supervisors, elected of leadership from city commissioners or landowners within the district, in this by property owners, to govern the District. the city itself, but largely because of one case, primarily the Walt Disney World The board of supervisors, each of whom man, Gil Waters, who had the persistence Co., would agree to pay all costs for those is a landowner in the District, would be and passion to rally public support. It was services. … in charge of levying taxes and imposing one of the most excruciating, contentious The District was given authority and fees within the boundaries. That money and ugly times in modern city history. responsibilities to provide government would pay for all the services the Reedy So imagine. Knowing what you know services such as land use regulation Creek Improvement District would proabout how the City Commission has such and planning, building codes, surface vide. The board also would communicate an uncanny knack of bungling and obwater control, drainage, waste treatment, with local, regional, state and federal regstructing economic opportunities, imagine utilities, roads, bridges, fire protection, ulatory agencies on matters that crossed the City Commission trying to make deciemergency medical services and environjurisdictional lines. sions on what should or shouldn’t be developed on the Van Wezel property. Imagine

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR + New signage at intersection is a safety blessing

Dear Editor: My wife and I find ourselves compelled to rebut the comments of fellow Siesta Key resident Joel Fried in your Feb. 27 Letters to the Editor. He clearly speaks from a classic “car is king” point of view.

Siesta Key is a densely populated pedestrian area (most especially in the area of Midnight Pass and Stickney Point Road), and it doesn’t lend itself to a “car is king” mind-set. If Mr. Fried were a pedestrian who had chosen to abandon his auto for a few days and walk freely in this vacation-like area of shops, eating establishments and, of course, spectacular beach, he might have a different perspective.

The new “no turn on red” traffic sign directing northbound traffic from Stickney Point to Midnight Pass Road has been a safety blessing to those of us who cross that intersection, often several times a day. I can’t enumerate the number of times that one or both of us have been nearly run over by drivers who ignored the previous “no turn on red when pedestrians are present” sign in an effort to quickly join up with the bumperto-bumper traffic awaiting them.

In fact, there should be further new signage directing northbound traffic from Midnight Pass Road onto the Stickney Point

+ Spring break beachgoer killed seagull in public

bridge. The current “no turn on red when pedestrians are present” poses the same safety issues cited above. Drivers don’t read or heed it!

David and Linda Cerone Siesta Key

+ Demonstration did not reflect views of business Dear Editor: On Feb. 25, we were informed by the local authorities that an impeach Obama demonstration was to be set up on the public right of way outside of our south Siesta Key Davidson Drugs store.

Because the demonstration took place on public property, it was beyond our control.

As we respect the opinions of everyone in our community, the views of the demonstrators are not necessarily the views of Davidson Drugs, and we wish to apologize for any inconvenience or if the views of the demonstrators offended anyone.

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+ Sarasota Orchestra plays in the major league Dear Editor: In a recent edition of the Observer, a wonderful story was presented about five musicians and their ascent in the field of music.

The story borrowed a structural comparison from the world of

respects from that described by LeBell. In particular, her review of Nistico’s performance was less than enthusiastic. She wrote: “ ... his famous ‘Largo’ was fine but not mesmerizing — he was more careful with his music and acting, making Figaro less than the superhuman, ingenious young man he’s meant to be.” And: “Perhaps he’ll become the electrifying character called for, as the season continues.” Well, he must have evolved pretty quickly! His performance Wednesday night was spot-on — electrifying and with a wonderfully nuanced “Largo.” So, please permit our dissenting vote.

Steven Condy as Doctor Bartolo and Chrystal Williams as Rosina, as LeBell accurately noted in her review, also turned in superb performances. Maestro Cormio’s conducting was without flaws, but if there was anything wrong with the performance it was the orchestra during the “storm” scene and related musical references — it just didn’t have the “oomph” for those pieces. Perhaps Cormio’s “light touch” with the singers (as described by LeBell) was a bit too light in those sections. Or, perhaps they could have used a few more musicians in the pit. I don’t really know. But the dynamism was missing.

The Sarasota Opera is truly one of the cultural jewels in this town. They are almost always delightful, and a tribute to Maestro DeRenzi’s artistic leadership and first-class conducting. But we were impressed with every aspect of Nistico’s Figaro. Our performance was bravi tutti for the greatest part, but Nistico was the evening’s standout.

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I called 911 immediately and found him at the other end of the beach with a group of friends. With the many other problems keeping the police busy at the beach, time could not be found by them to investigate, and he got away with it.

Would it have been different if he had killed a small child?

He is an animal killer with no regard for life and should be arrested before something really bad happens. I do not want to see our Siesta Key paradise destroyed by out of town vacationing thugs.

Mark Asciutto Siesta Key

Dear Editor: At 6:59 p.m. Sunday, March 9, my wife, two children and I were feeding the seagulls in front of the blue lifeguard station by Siesta Key beach when a white male in his early 20s ran up to them and kicked one like a football. The bird died right in front of us seconds later. This spring beach partygoer was about 6-foottall, shirtless and was wearing shorts — top half black, bottom half white. He was carrying a bottle of beer (which is illegal) and just laughed with his friend about the bird. baseball that when applied to the Sarasota Orchestra is simply not a good fit. An impression was left by the article that musicians in orchestras other than those in the historic “big five” American orchestras are at a professional level less than major league.

Each time the musicians of the Sarasota Orchestra take to the stage, they exhibit a level of playing, artistry, commitment and attitude that firmly places them in their well-deserved major league standing. Our orchestra includes Grammy-nominated members, winners of major competitions and members of renowned summer music and teaching festivals.

Our patrons and subscribers whose long-term support has enabled our orchestra to grow know this to be true. If you have not heard the Sarasota Orchestra, I invite you to come and experience for yourself our exceptional, major league musicians and the

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Joseph McKenna President and CEO, Sarasota Orchestra

+ Marco Nistico stole the show in ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ Dear Editor: As Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” is one of our favorite operas — and because my wife and I had tickets for the Feb. 26 evening performance by the Sarasota Opera — I read with interest and anticipation June LeBell’s review in the Feb. 20 Observer. We had also seen the Sarasota Opera’s 2008 season presentation of the same work, which, incidentally, also featured Marco Nistico in the role of Figaro.

Perhaps due to the nature of live operatic performances — every performance is, of course, different in some way(s), even with the same performers — the opera we experienced differed in several

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NOISE / FROM PAGE 1A serves as the neighborhood’s representative to the Sarasota County Commission. Barth forwarded an email from Peters, which outlines the concerns of Wellington Chase homeowners, to the County Commission March 6.

Peters said 29 Wellington Chase homes have backyards bordering Honore Avenue along the approximately half-mile stretch of the road south of the intersection with Clark Road.

“But the noise level penetrates to homes across the street,” Peters said Tuesday. “The noise level is unbearable at times. It’s becoming a very big concern for homeowners.”

Plans to expand Honore to four lanes date back to 1985, when the Palmer Ranch master development plan went before state authorities for approval.

County planners recognized the potential noise nuisance that increased traffic might create. Instead of sound walls, an earth berm, which is about 10 feet tall and topped with foliage, currently lines the half-mile section of Honore bordering Wellington Chase. The berm was constructed in 1996, prior to the widening of Honore to four lanes.

“It’s really not enough to alleviate the noise,” Peters said. “I can sit on my back patio and hear the noise — especially at night, everything echoes.”

Responding to Barth’s email, County Commissioner Nora Patterson said the request for sound walls and roundabouts was “a hard argument to win,” due to costs.

Peters acknowledged that lesscostly alternatives, such as banning trucks on the road or lowering the speed limit below 45 mph, could also help with the noise.

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Earth berms topped with foliage are not enough to dampen noise and pollution from nearby Honore Avenue, Wellington Chase homeowners say.

Patterson forwarded Barth’s email with Peters’ suggestions to County Public Works Director Jim Harriott, who is currently reviewing the proposal.

“At the time of this expansion, the homeowners were advised that Honore would be used for the expanding developments in Palmer Ranch and that no truck traffic would be allowed, except for local deliveries,” Peters said. “Well, as with many things, these parameters changed ... there is constant truck traffic using Honore as an alternate route to avoid using the trail.”

Patterson said the expansion of Honore was part of the county’s larger plan to alleviate traffic congestion on U.S. 41.

“The purpose of Honore was to complete more of a north-south grid system, which has both advantages and disadvantages but certainly will help traffic flow in general,” Patterson wrote to Barth in a March 6 email.

Patterson also doubted the likelihood of a ban on trucks using the road, citing a failed proposal last

WINE AND DASH 10:26 a.m. — 1300 block of South Tamiami Trail.

Petit Theft — Shoplifting. A store manager reported a man took a box of wine from the supermarket’s shelf and placed it down the front of his pants. When officers arrived at the scene, the man was at the customer service counter buying a turkey. The officers conducted a search, and found a box of white zinfandel in the front of the man’s pants.

year to ban trucks on the section of Honore passing by The Meadows neighborhood.

Honore Avenue stretches from Manatee County to Osprey and Nokomis. The County Commission shot down a move in the early 1990s to turn the road into a six-lane highway. Asked if the impact to abutting homeowners was overlooked in the county’s push to expand the flow of traffic on Honore, Peters responded, “Oh, of course. It wasn’t thought through the right way. I don’t know why they wouldn’t put the sound barriers all the way through.”

Patterson said the prospect of sound barriers along the entire length of Honore was not realistic.

Sound barriers, she explained, are typically constructed when noise levels increase due to unexpected circumstances. The expansion of Honore, however, has always been in the Palmer Ranch plans, Patterson explained.

“It is a major artery and has been planned as such,” Patterson said.

“But it is worth considering lowering the speed limit.”

THIRSTY THIEF 10 p.m. — 1400 block of First Street.

Burglary — Vehicle/Vessel. A man returned from a bar to find the door to his car had been opened, and his wallet and iPod missing. Because the man opened his door after returning to the car, officers were not able to process the handle for fingerprints, but the suspect may have left a bottle of a sports drink behind.

MARCH 9 HEATED ARGUMENT 4:23 p.m. 1700 block of North Washington Boulevard. Dispute/Fight.

Officers were dispatched to a laundromat after receiving notice of a dispute between two women. The women were fighting about the use of a dryer. The women were told there were plenty of dryers available.

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“I knew it would be an exciting and challenging opportunity,” Lynn-Schmitz, 57, said.

The Siesta Key Chamber announced March 1 that Lynn-Schmitz would be stepping in as executive director, following in the footsteps of Kevin Cooper, who left the Siesta Chamber after two years as executive director. Cooper is now the vice president for public policy and Sarasota Tomorrow initiatives for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Lynn-Schmitz’s first day of work was March 3. One week later, Lynn-Schmitz discussed with the Sarasota Observer her impression of the many hot topics facing the Key and her vision of the future for the area’s top tourism draw. The following are edited excerpts of the conversation.

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When you drive through the Siesta Key in a number of important issues over the Bob Evans Splash-Out! Señora Verde Hargis House Diane’s Garden T.G.I. Friday’s Pillsbury Classic Beach parking lot you will see license years, and that will continue.

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All prices effective Monday, March 10 to Sunday, March 30th appreciate the input our businesses and Precios validos del Lunes 10 de Febrero al Domingo 30 de Marzo What do you think are the hot topics on residents have had on the project. I also appreciate that the county has been willSiesta at the moment?

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SUZANNE GREGORY Just south of Historic Spanish Point sits one of Sarasota’s best-kept secrets: Bay Preserve at Osprey. The property is home to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, and it is one of the most beautiful bay access points in the county. However, people often don’t realize the park, which is tucked away off of U.S. 41, is open to the public.

Suzanne Gregory, the organization’s director of programs and marketing, hopes a new volunteer docent program will help clear up the confusion and encourage more people to get involved.

“When people come here for the first time, they’re not really sure if this is a private home down by the water or if they’re even allowed to be around here,” she says. “We’re working to create a docent program and have volunteers there to welcome people to the site, let people know they can launch a canoe or kayak here and invite them to historic home and gallery space.

We want a point of entry so people know this is a place they can come to learn about our mission of land preservation and water conservation.”

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— SUZANNE GREGORY tion was founded 10 years ago to protect and preserve the character and biodiversity of the coastal regions. It is a nationally accredited land trust, which serves Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties.

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Pineapple Antiques Show returns for 38th year The Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise will host the 38th annual Pineapple Antiques Show Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23.

The show benefits local charities and will include 35 quality dealers showcasing American and English fine art, jewelry and antiques.

Since its establishment in 1976, the show has raised more than $400,000 for charities.

This year, the Rotary Club has assumed full management responsibility for the show.

Family Promise of Sarasota, a nonprofit that helps homeless families, will operate the food pantry.

There will be a preview party Friday, March 21, with entertainment and hors d’oeuvres.

On Saturday, March 22, there will be appraisals and metal restoration.

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Garden tour offers escape to paradise The Sarasota Garden Club invites members and nonmembers to explore five unique, private Sarasota gardens at the club’s inaugural Gardens in Paradise tour Saturday, March 15. Attendees will be able to visit the gardens throughout the day, with homeowners and landscape experts on hand at each location to share gardening tips and the vision behind each garden.

Throughout the day, the Sarasota Garden Clubhouse will be open for tourgoers seeking a a pit stop. Anyone interested can take a guided tour of

the club’s 14 botanical gardens at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Garden Clubhouse, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts. There will be a marketplace with vendors selling garden-related items, complimentary coffee and pastries as well as a raffle and silent auction.

To keep the gardens a surprise, locations will not be announced until Friday, March 14.

Tickets are $30 online and $35 the day of the tour at the Sarasota Garden Club. For information, call 955-0875 or visit gardensinparadise.com.

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This garden is described as an Old Florida garden located on a bay that once served as a Native American midden. The garden, which is 17 feet above sea level, boasts spectacular views of the bay and the keys beyond. The garden’s owners used exotic colors to highlight the blues of the bay and the green of the heritage trees found throughout the property.

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You’ll find Sarasota’s secret garden in this enclosed garden oasis. Thick, tropical vegetation with bright colors and varying textures, including orchids, palms, bamboo and bromeliads, create a hidden treasure near the heart of Sarasota.

A winding path throughout this garden, which borders Phillippi Creek, pays tribute to the area’s seafaring heritage. As you enter, a pathway bordered by foxtail palms (above) leads you through a garden gate. Orange reed stem orchids mixed with white, pink, orange, purple and red bougainvilleas (above) form a ground cover that is more than easy on the eyes.

IF YOU GO What: Pineapple Antiques Show When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 21; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23 Where: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail Cost: Three-day tickets are $15; and single-day tickets are $6 at the door and $5 with a discount coupon For more information and a discount coupon, visit pineappleantiqueshow.com

Clouds of Elliott’s love grass greet visitors when they enter this garden. The light, airy plant’s soft movement contrasts with this home’s geometric lines. This garden includes pink blossoms, Alexander palms and triangle palms to create a simple yet beautiful composition of patterns.

The homeowners of this garden let their plants grow organically, which means there are a variety of colorful flowers, aged trees and shady spaces.

Colorful bromeliads hang from trees while others create a bed of pinks and reds. Lilies, caladiums and palms shade the shell pathways, while heritage trees provide shade.

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Betty Schoenbaum with new Glasser/ Schoenbaum Human Services Center Executive Director Jay Berman

Glasser/Schoenbaum welcomes new director The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Centers welcomed its new executive director, Jay Berman, with a Meet and Greet March 5. Members of the community were invited to get to know Berman over drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Human Services Center. Berman assumed responsibilities this January and is replacing longtime Executive Director Phillip King.

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‘Run to Remember’ Event Rally — runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pines of Sarasota, 1501 N. Orange Ave. Enjoy chili and margaritas while learning more about the Pines’ “Run to Remember.” All proceeds will benefit the Pines’ Alzheimer’s patients and education institute. For information, call 356-0901.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Sarasota County Fair — runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 to 11 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, at 3000 Ringling Blvd.

The 78th annual County Fair returns with midway rides, carnival games and fair food. Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for seniors and children ages 6 to 17; and free for children 5 and under. On Fridays, gate admission is $1 between 2 and 4 p.m.

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Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail.

Support the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund while enjoying fresh ribs. There will be live music, a fire engine pull, celebrity judges and family fun. Tickets are $12 for adults (eight tastings); $6 for children (four tastings). For information, visit sffbf. org.

A Paris Flea Market — runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1605 Main St. Shop for upscale antiques, home goods and collectibles at this Parisian market benefitted the Sarasota Orchestra. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit sarasotaorchestra.org.

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Yard Sale — runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St. Admission is free to this yard sale that benefits the ministries of the church. For information, call 955-8119.

Kayak to Palmer Point Beach — runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The American Littoral Society invites you to enjoy the natural beauty of Little Sarasota Bay by kayak. John Sarkozy will lead the trip from Little Sarasota Bay to Palmer Point Beach. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For more information, call 966-7308.

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Celebrate dads and families with a breakfast and “Meet and Greet” with NFL superstars and dads Hank Baskett and Plaxico Burress. There will be workshops and information for modern parents as well as giveaways. A single ticket is $119; group tickets are $99. For information, call 926-5218.

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First Watch Sarasota Half-Marathon Race and Relay — takes place at 7 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. The 9th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay features a fast and scenic course for both runners and walkers. The race is still looking for volunteers, but the event is soldout for racers. For information, visit sarasotahalfmarathon.com.

Stephen King Book Signing — runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St. Stephen King will be signing copies of his newest book, “Dr. Sleep.”

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Former Latvia President Talk — runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail. Dr. Vaira VikeFreiberga, former two-term president of Latvia (1999-2007) will discuss “EU Eastern Neighborhood Policy and Relations with Russia.” The free program is presented by the United Nations Association and is open to the public. For information, call (305) 298-8432.

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MOMENTS OF THE WEEK

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Riverview High pitcher Alex Detweiler pitched a complete game to lead the Rams to a 4-0 non-district victory over Lakewood Ranch March 10.

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The Sarasota Christian softball team scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge past St. Petersburg Catholic March 7.

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Booker High runner Keyonte Johnson won the 400-meter dash in 52.59 seconds at the Manatee Hurricane Invitational March 7.

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The Out-ofDoor Academy boys and girls tennis teams both defeated Indian Rocks Christian March 7.

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The Cardinal Mooney baseball team defeated St. Stephen’s 8-0 in district action March 4.

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Sarasota High junior Angelina Grebe and senior Emily Harding have become two of the top runners in the school’s history.

Sarasota High runners Emily Harding and Angelina Grebe are seeking to continue their cross-country success on the track this season.

SARASOTA — Emily Harding has always been an athlete.

She was a basketball player.

She was a volleyball player.

But the Sarasota High senior never considered herself a runner.

Harding came out for track on a whim her freshman year.

It wasn’t anything serious. She was just looking for a way to stay in shape during the offseason.

Harding continued to stick with it for the next two years.

Prior to the start of her junior season, Harding considered not running, but she ultimately returned to the track and enjoyed a successful season with her teammates.

The middle-distance runner spent the summer training with Sarasota’s cross-country team, and that’s when her attitude toward running began to sway.

“I just really loved it,” Harding says. “My dad (Jim) runs marathons, so over the summer he was all for it. It really just worked out.

Over the summer I became really close with the team. They were all so supportive.”

With her senior year approaching, Harding had a decision to make — to run cross-country for the first time or stick with the two sports that had defined her athletic career for the better part of a decade.

After sitting down with all of her coaches, Harding decided to run cross-country, practicing when she could, while playing volleyball at the same time.

Harding suffered her first set-

back before the season even began when she sprained her ankle and was forced to miss nearly a month of action.

“I was devastated,” Harding says. “All of the hard work and conditioning I put in was all being wasted. But that just made me so much more determined to come back and show that, yes, I was injured, but I can still do this.

“I came back and worked as hard as I could to get back,” Harding says. “It really paid off.”

tional letter of intent to run track and cross-country for the University of South Carolina Feb. 5.

“The state meet was a special moment, and I decided then that I want to experience this as many times as I can,” Harding says. “Basketball has always been my No. 1 sport, and when I decided not to play that was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. But if I hadn’t done it, then I wouldn’t be here and getting ready to run at the University of South Carolina. I’m so excited.”

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After a successful volleyball season, Harding turned her focus solely to cross-country. She began practicing every day with the team, putting in two solid weeks of work before the Class 3A FHSAA Cross Country Finals in November.

In only her fifth meet of the season, Harding ran a personal best 18 minutes, 57 seconds to finish 14th and help lead the Lady Sailors to a second-place overall finish.

“It was the most fulfilling moment of my life,” Harding says.

“I’ve been an athlete since I could walk, and I’ve dreamed of moments like that. Making it to the state finals and being able to do that with this group of girls (was special).”

At the time, Harding didn’t know if she wanted to continue running at the next level. But her experience at the state meet solidified her decision. Harding signed a na-

This spring, Harding, who used to run the 400-meter dash and 800, has increased her distance training and has since added the 1,600 to her list. Prior to the Ram Invitational Feb. 28, Harding had only run the mile twice. But after winning the event in a personal record 5:10, Harding is only three seconds away from breaking the school record.

“It looks like this season that’ll be my event,” Harding says with a laugh.

Harding, along with teammates Angelina Grebe, Sage Lyons and Mackenzie Brown, broke the school record in the 4x1,600 relay earlier this season, clocking a 5:17 in her first 1,600 in an official track meet.

As the two leaders of the Sarasota girls distance squad, Harding and Grebe, a junior, have relied on one another.

“She’s more of a distance person and I’ve always been speed and

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shorter distance,” Harding says.

“She’s helped me with my endurance, and I’ve helped her with her speed and kick at the end of a race.”

Grebe agrees.

“It’s amazing,” Grebe says. “She didn’t do distance last year, so it’s great to have her there to push me. We’re surrounded by so many great runners on the team. I really love it.”

Grebe, who finished eighth in the state in cross-country, finished one spot shy of advancing to the state meet in the 3,200, her signature event, last season.

Similar to Harding, Grebe began running her freshman year. Having never run before, Grebe started out sprinting but quickly realized her talents lie in distance events.

“The more distance the better,” Grebe says. “I like the (distance) because it really determines who has the most drive and commitment. You get what you put into it.

The more hard work you put into it, the faster you’ll be in the long run.”

Meanwhile, Harding hopes to shave 10 seconds off her time before the state meet in May and also break the school record of 2:20 in the 800.

But, more than anything, Harding is enjoying being part of Sarasota squad that continues to make a name for itself every time it steps out onto the track.

“I just feel honored to be running with some of the best runners this school has ever had,” Harding says. “A lot of the younger kids tell me I inspire them. That motivates me even more. In every race and workout I try and give everything I have and show it’s possible.”

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LAKEWOOD RANCH VS. SARASOTA SOFTBALL

Cardinal Mooney freshman Regina Sandberg sends the ball back over the net.

The Sarasota High infield gathers before the start of its district game versus Lakewood Ranch March 4.

The undefeated Sarasota High softball team defeated formerly unbeaten Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in district action March 4.

Clarissa Lynch struck out seven to earn the win on the mound for Sarasota.

SarahBeth Wengerd went 2-for-3 with a triple and

three RBIs to lead the way for Sarasota at the plate.

Lakewood Ranch pitcher Amanda Rak allowed six hits and a walk while striking out 10. Kahlie Bickerstaff had two hits, including a double, to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs.

SarahBeth Wengerd went 2-for3 with a triple to lead the way for Sarasota at the plate.

Sarasota High pitcher Clarissa Lynch struck out seven batters to lead the Lady Sailors to a 3-0 district victory over Lakewood Ranch March 4.

The Cardinal Mooney girls tennis team defeated Lakewood Ranch 6-1 March 5.

Lauren Lepore (No. 2), Elizabeth Velez (No. 3), Erica Lester (No. 4) and Regina Sandberg (No. 5) all earned singles victories for Cardinal Mooney. The Lady Cougars also won both doubles matches.

Lakewood Ranch’s Ashley Bongart defeated Tara Berg 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 singles to earn the lone victory for Lakewood Ranch.

Left: Cardinal Mooney’s Tara Berg serves the ball during her No. 1 singles match March 5.

Right: Cardinal Mooney freshman Erica Lester prepares to serve during her No. 4 singles match.

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+ Booker boys tennis improves to 7-0 The Booker High boys tennis team defeated Southeast 6-1 March 4.

Nino Coutelle (No. 1), Pablo Sanchez (No. 2), Greg Burstein (No. 3) and Joe Haygood (No. 5) all earned singles victories for the Tornadoes.

Sanchez then teamed up with David Klos for an 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles. Burstein and Haygood posted an 8-0 victory at No. 2 doubles.

With the win, the Tornadoes improve to 7-0.

+ Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut The Cardinal Mooney boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 4.

Andrew Von Johnn, Jesse Maun, Greg Short, Shane Black and Robby Howard all won singles matches for the Cougars.

Von Johnn and Maun also were victorious at No. 1 doubles. Black and Nick Melone were victorious at No. 2 doubles.

+ Sarasota Christian scores district win The Sarasota Christian

softball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 5-2 in district action March 4.

The Lady Blazers scored three runs in the top of the first inning. McKenzie Lantz opened the game with a walk and then stole second base. Cheyenne Miller added a base hit. Savanna King notched a hit to drive in Lantz and Miller. Audra King reached on a fielder’s choice and came around to score Sarasota Christian’s third run of the inning.

Lantz went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base.

Miller went 2-for-4. Audrey Bennett went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Miller picked up the win for Sarasota Christian on the mound, allowing four hits while striking out four.

+ ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team defeated St. Stephen’s 15-9 March 5.

Andrew Romano scored five goals to lead the way for the ODA. Ben Martin and Jeremy Herrin each added three goals.

With the win, the Thunder captured its second district victory.

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STATS 7 The number of goals Reagan Griffith scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team to a 12-7 victory against Community School of Naples March 7.

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The number of runs Kasey Weaver scored in the Riverview High softball team’s 8-0 district win over St. Petersburg March 7.

1,105 + Riverview High Boys Track The Riverview High boys track team scored 199 points to easily win the Manatee Hurricane Invitational March 7 at Manatee High.

Richie James was a triple winner, capturing the 200-meter dash (22.80), long jump (22 feet, 2 inches) and triple jump

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Sumner Mullins won both the 110 hurdles (16.42) and 300 hurdles (42.60).

Other winners for the Rams include: • Warran Grajalez (1,600, 4:43.74) • Blake Riley (3,200, 9:53.90) • 4x800 relay (8:35.59) • Tony Mascolino (shot put, 44-10)

The number of hits Kuebler allowed in the Thunder’s victory against the Griffins.

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The number of points the Sarasota Crew scored to win the 2014 OARS Invitational March 8 in Orlando.

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The number of Cardinal Mooney pitchers who combined for a five-inning no-hitter to lead the Cougars to a 16-0 victory over Imagine School of North Port March 7.

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The number of games the Sarasota High baseball team has lost so far this season after holding off Lakewood Ranch 7-5 in district action March 7.

The number of wins Kuebler has helped lead ODA to so far this season.

The number of innings Kuebler pitched to lead the ODA baseball team to a 7-1 victory against Gateway Charter March 7.

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Felice Tannen’s kindergarten class at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a breakfast of green eggs and ham Friday, March 7. Tannen and her class dressed as the Cat in the Hat and sang Dr. Seuss songs while enjoying breakfast. Students at Bay Haven have been learning about Dr. Seuss this past week in honor of his birthday March 2.

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Pine View School hosted its annual Peramathon — the school’s version of a jog-athon — Feb. 21. Kids in grades two through eight purchased Peramathonthemed T-shirts and collected donations for each lap they completed. With music blaring, students and teachers alike enjoyed an active afternoon to raise money for the school.

— Shelby Schwartz Right: Donavan Head

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Eighteen-year-old Kasey Weaver has aspired to be an engineer since she was in eighth grade, when her high school in Birmingham, Ala., invited her to join its engineering academy for her freshman and sophomore years.

“I’m good at math and science and I like the idea of creating things,” says Weaver.

When she and her family moved in 2012 to Sarasota, Weaver enrolled in Riverview High School’s internship program to gain more experience in her chosen field.

In October, Weaver began an internship at Stantec, an engineering firm based in Canada with a location in Sarasota. She says the internship has made her even more interested in becoming an engineer.

“I’m glad I did it,” she says. “This has confirmed my choice.”

Sarasota Military Academy cadets received the “Hometown Hero” award Feb. 18, from the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. The cadets worked together to provide 100 boxes of snacks, toiletries and other essentials for 100 wounded warriors and their families at the 2013 Road to Recovery conference in December.

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Weaver says her favorite aspect of engineering is being able to create things through mathematics, science and creativity.

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Sarasota Christian School eighth-graders turned a visit from author Janet Kastner Olshewsky into a mock TV talk show Feb. 21.

Four students Samantha De Loach tries on a typical colonial woman’s attire, while served as the author Janet Kastner Olshewsky interviewing explains the many layers. panel while the rest of the student body played the studio audience. Students produced TV commercials based on Olshewsky’s novel, “The Snake Fence,” that played during the talk show. Students also displayed book reports throughout the production.

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Wes Moore talks America’s youth at Town Hall Rhodes Scholar, White House fellow and youth advocate Wes Anderson spoke at the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall lecture series Thursday, March 6. Moore spoke to members of the community about the importance of opportunity and education for America’s youth.

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Sertoma Club roasts Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held its “Celebrity Roast” featuring Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Saturday at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. The event included dinner, cocktails and some jokes at Knight’s expense — all in good fun, of course. At past dinners, the Sertoma Club has roasted President of Ringling College of

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Over 4.8 million visits are made to the physician office each year due to foot and ankle problems.

One of the most common problems seen in the ER rooms is ankle injuries. Ankle injuries can result in either a sprain or fracture, or both.

These should be evaluated by trained foot and ankle specialists. Treatments needed can include; rest, ice, compression, elevation and bracing. In some cases, surgery may be required. Typical healing time is 6 weeks depending on the injury.

There can be an underlying deformity of the foot which can cause repetitive ankle injuries.

This happens when there is an inversion of the heel bone. This causes the ankle to easily tilt to the outside resulting in injury. There are conservative and surgical treatments depending on the patient’s history, and the nature and severity of the injury. Dr. Howard is with Sarasota Orthopedic Associates. For an appointment please call 941.951.2663. www.SOA.md

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Charlie Hermanson and Dottie Albright Families and art-lovers spent Saturday at Sapphire Shores Park for the Sun Circle Art Festival.

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Chamber members hit the bull’s-eye at tournament The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its 6th annual Sporting Clays Tournament Friday, March 7, at the Sarasota Gun Club in Nokomis. Nearly 75 chamber members enjoyed friendly competition at the allday event. Participants competed in teams of four or five on 12 different open ranges.

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2013 Nagel is known for his realistic reproductions of historic ships, which have been displayed in museums across the country, including the San Francisco Maritime Museum and the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus.

Although he built the ships as a hobby, Nagel eventually sold most of his creations.

Nagel began building model ships in 1966 using kits. After two or three models, he began making his ships from scratch using original plans.

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Nagel built models out of his Chicago suburb home’s furnace room on a makeshift table and also in a 5-foot-wide closet at his Turtle Rock home, where he built a model of the Cutty Sark in 330 hours.

In 1984, Nagel invented La Guillotine, a miniature miter, which is a saw used by woodworkers to make accurate crosscuts.

One of Nagel’s favorite parts about making ships is the camaraderie in the modelship building community.

“I’ve made a lot of friends,” he says.

Last week, the nine remaining models Nagel owns were on display at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, where he lives with his wife, Annette.

Although it’s not New York or San Francisco, Nagel says seeing his work on display is always rewarding.

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Cherokee Park sells for $1,625,000 at 2400 Adagio Way to Stephanie Baker, trustee, of Sarasota, for $585,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,208 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $419,000 in 2004.

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Feb. 24 and Feb. 28.

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Malcolm and Diane Nalls, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1744 South Drive to Stephen and Denise Buckley, of Sarasota, for $1,625,000. Built in 1936, it has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 3,617 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $335,000 in 1993.

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Joe and Patricia King, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 602 condominium at 555 S. Gulfstream Ave. to Glamura TM Investments Ltd. for $550,000. Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,482 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $455,000 in 2011.

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PGC Florida Real Estate Investment 1 LLC sold the home at 321 Ringling Point Drive to Birgit Voss, of Sarasota, for $1,415,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,106 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2,137,500 in 2007.

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Thomas Mannausa, of Bradenton, sold his Unit 1210 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Jay and Iris Leonard, of Sarasota, for $1,135,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,288 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $828,100 in 2011.

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SP1 Inc. sold the home at 1828 Boyce St. to Malcolm and Diane Nalls, of Sarasota, for $839,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,341 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2013.

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Franklin and Harriet Becker sold their home at 2331 McClellan Parkway to John Kirsten, of Silver Spring, Md., for $420,000.

Built in 1940, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,357 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $370,000 in 2004.

Howard and Marilyn Berman, of Rochester, N.Y., sold their Unit 904 condominium at 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. to Margarete van Antwerpen, trustee, of Sarasota,

This home at 1744 South Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, and 3,617 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,625,000. for $825,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,822 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $750,000 in 2011.

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Linda Makowsky and Michael Makowsky, of Orlando, sold their Unit K-623 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to George and Diane Starcher, of Sarasota, for $825,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 1,707 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $611,500 in 2010.

Madge Taylor, trustee, of Travis, Texas, sold the Unit F612 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to Rugby LLC for $600,000.

Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,532 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $617,000 in 2006.

Kenilworth Estates

Paul Retfalvi and Orsolya Bathory, of Raleigh, N.C., sold their home at 1714 Kenilworth St. to Steven and Anne Stegall, of Sarasota, for $629,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,615 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $550,000 in 2011.

D.R. Horton Inc. sold the home at 1705 Worrington St. to Robert Pecha, of Edgewater, Md., for $560,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,566 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2012.

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Michelle Buice, of Sarasota, sold her home at 7123 Roland Oaks Circle to Derek Wiberg and Kimberly Walsh, of Sarasota, for $415,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,721 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $332,500 in 2003.

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Susan and Jay Stearns sold their home at 2115 River Ridge Drive to Peter and Amanda Fernandez, of Sarasota, for $384,500. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,319 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $270,000 in 2012.

Virginia and Ron Hosie, of Monument, Colo., sold their home at 2417 Hibiscus St. to Delsys Perdomo and Nguyen Lopez, of Sarasota, for $300,000. Built in 1958, it has three bedrooms, two baths,

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Mark and Jacqueline Watmough sold their home at 3379 Bougainvillea St. to Elliot and Elizabeth Rose, of Sarasota, for $215,000.

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For Buyers & Sellers

Anna Maria Island • Bird Key • Bradenton • Bradenton Beach • Holmes Beach • Lido Key • Longboat Key • Sarasota • St. Armands • Siesta Key D

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$499,000

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Longboat Key Canal Front Villa Fully Furnished, Move-in ready 3BD, 2BA, Split Plan Attached Carport, Separate Inside Utility Room Windward Bay Offers: 2 Pools, 2 Tennis Courts, Fitness Ctr. 2 Marinas with available Boat Docks MLS#: A3978884

Florida living at its finest! This 2 bedroom/2 bath condo looks out over the gorgeous beach. This unit offers many updates/upgrades. Whether you are looking for a primary home, second home or a great investment opportunity, you have found it here! MLS# A3989534

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Gulf and Bay Club is the premier gulf front gated community on over 30 acres with 780 feet of beach frontage right on world famous Siesta Key beach. Amenities include 3 heated pools (including a lap pool), 8 tennis courts, 6 dry saunas, a fitness center with spa, an expansive clubhouse with library and computer room, racquetball and basketball courts and multiple barbecue areas with picnic tables.

5790 MIDNIGHT PASS RD,#A-409

Completely furnished completely updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront condo overlooking pool Priced at $759,000

Sales Office Open Sundays 12-4PM Monthly Rentals Available

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5750 MIDNIGHT PASS RD,#E-406

2 bedroom, 2 bath condo just redone with new appliances, new paint, window treatments, furniture and A/C Priced at $784,500

LLC Licensed Real Estate Broker

5730 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Marc Turgeon,GRI

Thomas Fastiggi

941-349-3000 www.gulfandbayclub.com

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OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, MARCH. 16, 1-4

7794 Fairway Woods Dr. #1205 $218,000 Calling all snowbirds, don’t be left out in the cold on this one!

Great price, great location. Pet friendly. Located in a private setting of a gated community. Second floor condo, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, laundry room and detached two-car garage. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, with a separate eat-in breakfast area that showcases the morning sun. The Large living room and dining room with a wood burning fireplace, wet bar and adjacent private screened in lanai overlooking a park like setting of mature trees. Master bedroom features walk-in closets, dual sinks, garden soaking tub and walk-in shower. Newer roof, air conditioning. Community pool, spa, clubhouse and spacious outdoor entertaining area. Minutes to world famous Siesta Key beach, fine dining, shopping, Serendipity Tennis center and the YMCA. MLS#A3992070

Call Lynn McDonald 941.302.0054 srqlynn@gmail.com

Owned and Operated by NRT,LLC

OPEN HOUSE Sat., March15, 12-4, Sunday, March 16, 12-4 1238 Sea Plume Way

SIESTA KEY - 1 ACRE GULF FRONT ESTATE 26 Sandy Hook Road

∙ Waterfront Tree House ∙ Only 2 houses to the Intracoastal Waterway ∙ Only 3 blocks to the crystal sand at Crescent Beach ∙ Great floor plan: 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths ∙ Huge garage for all your toys ∙ Almost 2,000 sq.uare feet of deck’s and lanai’s ∙ Many upgrades, Granite in kitchen, New roof in 2012 MLS#A3991198 $855,000

Huge $45,000 Price Reduction!

OPEN by Appointment 278 feet of Gulf Frontage!

For more information on this or any other property please contact: Cindi Rogers at 941.302.6375 cinrog@gmail.com www.cindirogersre.com

Built in 2003 - 5,033 SF Anchor Builders built Home with Custom Quality Amenities, 4BD/4BA +pool bath & powder room, Summer Room/Outdoor Kitchen w/ Fireplace, Office, Elevator, Open Floor Plan, 5 Balconies, Central Vacuum, Wine Room. Heated Pool/Spa, Fire Pit, 10+ Car Garage, Crown Molding, Elevated 40’ Ceilings, Built-ins, Private Deeded Beach Access, Tropical Plantings, Panoramic view of the Gulf. Seeing is Believing!!

Ron Stahl

941 374 1671

MLS#3984182 $6,800,000

Ron Stahl Realty

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February 2014 Listing Associates Top Listing Associates Coldwell Banker ResidentialTopReal Estate in Units in Volume Congratulates Its Siesta Key Leaders — January 2013

Top Listing Associate in Units AGENT NAME

AGENT NAME

123.456.7890

123.456.7890

Lois Seropian & Bill Riley 941.356.4195 941.232.8941

Jay & Kyle Mitchell 941.586.1754

Top Sales Associate

Top Sales Associate in Units

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Top Closing Associate in Units AGENT NAME

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Betsy deManio 123.456.7890 941.914.5540

DIRECT BEACH FRONT ON SIESTA KEY

The closest property to the beach currently on the market on Siesta Key. just steps to the cool white quartz sands of Siesta Beach and less than 50 feet to the Mexico. The Northernmost beachfront parcel on Beach Road with no buildings next to it for panoramic views. Beautiful 4 level contemporary modern art deco style townhome/home with elevator. Each of the three levels in the main living areas boast a 35 foot balcony to relax with your favorite libation and watch the sun set over the Gulf. $5,795,000 MLS#A3989404

Dennis Yoder 941.376.0372

KEY WEST STYLE ON GRAND CANAL

Top Closing Associate in Volume AGENT NAME

Kym Voelker 123.456.7890

3BR/2BA built in 2005 with outdoor Tiki Bar & pool/spa.

Huge lower level bonus area, pool shower and a 4 car garage for all your toys. Open floor plan; gourmet kitchen w/huge pantry; large rooms; elevator, wood burning fireplace; vaulted ceilings; walk-in closets; beautiful master suite. A must-see o Palm Island. $1,675,000 MLS#A3990080

941.350.3405

Tropical Sands Realty, Broker

Owned and Operated by NRT,LLC

$794,900 MLS#A3986065

BEACHES, BOATING & BISTROS

4BR/4BA on Palm Island. New kitchen, master bedroom & bathroom. New boat lift on Grand Canal. Heated pool and spa, private Waterfront Tiki Bar. Lovely tropical view across the canal. Huge bonus area on lower level. A short walk to World Famous Siesta Beach & Siesta Village. $889,900 MLS#A3979580

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Only 45 steps to the BEACH!!! Large rooms and volume ceilings. Extensive wrap around decks. The top floor elevation of 16.28 ft allows for very reasonable insurance premiums. Close to local dining, marina, & Turtle Beach Park. This home is a must see. Check out your private beach access!!!

Call Dan Miller at 941-376-7442 ddm1@comcast.net

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Just Listed! Rare Bayside Polynesian Gardens Gem!

#1 Agent in the Siesta Key Office for 23 years!

etsy B de MANIO

Realtor®

1370 Moonmist Drive Beautiful Full Bay Views! 2 Bedroom, 3 bath, 2,680 SF 

office: 941-349-2922 cell: 941-914-5540 betsy@betsydemanio.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 5145 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Owned and Operated by NRT,LLC

Remodeled Kitchen, Living Room, and Dining Room Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 2 breakfast bars $879,000 MLS#A3993952 

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THE MOORINGS

9086 Midnight Pass Rd. MLS#A3986568 New Price - $358,700 Overlooking Turtle Beach Inlet Walk to Beach & Dining Boat Dock & Kayak Storage 2 BR and 2 BA

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WINDWARD PASSAGE

4712 Ocean Blvd. MLS#A3991231 New Price - $759,900 Full Views of Gulf of Mexico Large TWO Car Garage Walk to Village (3 min.)

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Ethel Lovelace Group P.A. 941.586.7390 1.800.966.0044

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An Island Paradise on Heron Lagoon

Family and Friends Home at 8440 Midnight Pass (Down Lily Pond Road (driveway...)

· Spacious and charming 3/2 home with wood burning fireplace · Detached 1BR apartment with balcony and water view · Total privacy on enchanted porch with western view sunsets · Large separate deck w/ morning sun · Dock situated on 100 feet of magical Heron Lagoon · Bamboo galore, heron, and mullet jumping · Priced under appraisal at $825,000

Kathleen Ucci 941.302.2344 Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Building Bridges ...between European and U.S. Buyers and Sellers 8 Winslow Place Buttonwood Harbor Longboat Key

Stunning 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, light & bright home with huge windows to bring awesome water views from every room. Resort style pool with spa and pergola and wonderful tropical landscaping on beautiful Cranes Bayou.

Large boat dock with excellent boating water. Only minutes to the Intracoastal and no fixed bridge to the Gulf. Beach access across the street. Close to the new Publix and only minutes to St. www.8Winslow.com Armands and downtown Sarasota.

Price: $2,500,000

1700 Benjamin Franklin Dr., #9F Lido Key, Sarasota

Turnkey furnished 1 bedroom/1½ bath Lido Key 9th floor condo. Gulf front property with great city and water views.

Nice upgrades in this well maintained unit, ready to move in.

Kitchen with granite countertops, newer furniture, 50” TV and more. Heated pool, a multipurpose room with private kitchen, exercise room with beach views.

Price: $375,000

Gabriele Charity Rudi Weiss 941.685.6649

Mail@CharityWeiss.com

Exquisite, newly built custom home. The influence of the West Indies combine with the finest materials gives this home truly a one-of-a-kind feeling. Whitaker Bayou offers wonderful water views and great boating water.

Built with the highest quality it offers 4 Bedroom, 4 ½ Baths plus den. The Master bedroom is on the upper level with a private sundeck. Pool & spa, boat dock and ramp, plus a garage for jet skis and kayaks and more.

Price: $1,795,000

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and very open waterfront home Siesta Isles,of one of Lovely 2BR/2BA condo with beautiful views to Ringling Bridge Bright and light, very open waterfront home ininSiesta Isles, Bright andBright light, verylight, open waterfront home in Siesta Isles, one Siesta Key’ s most desired neighborhoods.

High vaulted ceilings and Bay. Spacious floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroms. one of Siesta Key’s most desirable neighborhoods.

High Siesta Key’s most desired neighborhoods. High vaulted ceilings and sliding glass to pool area.toWonderful curb appeal Laminate floors in living area, tile in bathrooms. Silestone ceilings and sliding doors pool area.

Wonderandvaulted sliding glass doors todoors poolglass area.

Wonderful curb appeal on a on a very large lot.

Beautiful tile roof.

Large pool and spacious screened “Stellar Marine” on all counters. High quality wooded kitchen ful curb appeal on a very large lot.

Beautiful tile roof.

Large very large lot. Beautiful tile roof. Large pool and spacious screened pool area with southern orientation.

Walk or take your bike to cabinets. Laundry in unit. Walk-in Safety Tub in master bath. pool and spacious screened pool area with orientapool area with southern orientation. orsouthern take your bike to Siesta and Village..

Price:Walk $785,000 Large covered lanai with gorgeous views. In the heart of Sarasota tion. Walk orBeach take your bike to Siesta Beach and Village.

Siesta Beach and Village.. Price: $785,000 Price: $534,800 Price: $749,500

1718 Main Street, Suite 200A, Sarasota, FL 34236

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House & Extra Lot – $3,350,000

5330 Siesta Cove Drive – $2,350,000

Spectacular bay front split-level Key West-style home near Siesta Beach. 40’ dock, boat lift, saltwater pool and spa

new listing

5831 Riegels Harbor Road – $1,895,000

Boaters paradise custom waterfront home, 4beds/4.5baths.

Gated quiet cul-de-sac, deep sailboat water, 50’ dock.

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recently sold

458 Island Circle – $1,295,000

1229 Point Crisp Road $2,850,000 7508 Midnight Pass Road $2,275,000 709 Treasure Boat Way $1,550,000 701 Treasure Boat Way $1,390,000 3147 Founders Club Drive $1,315,000 1718 Bayview Drive $1,175,000 1245 Sea Plume Way $1,150,000 524 N. Spoonbill Drive $1,150,000 452 Canal Road $1,140,000 5415 Azure Way $1,100,000 7220 Proctor Road $1,000,000 1529 Eastbrook Drive $999,500 222 Osprey Point Drive $950,000 1240 Northport Drive $935,000 631 Waterside Way $925,000 1529 Key Royale Drive $890,000 757 Siesta Key Circle $880,000 625 Tremont Street $820,000 618 Owl Way $800,000 1919 Grove Street $745,000 5440 Avenida del Mare $745,000 757 Tropical Circle $730,000 1226 Sea Plume Way $680,000 550 Commonwealth Drive $670,000 5585 Contento Drive $665,000 3210 Old Oak Drive $665,000 5505 Cape Leyte Drive $655,000 5300 Ocean Boulevard, 903 $650,000 5770 Midnight Pass Road, 502 $641,000 8528 Woodbriar Rd $550,000 2130 Sonoma Drive $535,000

A Palm Island beauty, Key West-style waterfront home.

Offers 4beds/3.5baths, hardwood floors, pool & boat dock.

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449 Canal Road – $1,295,000

4568 Woodside Road – $1,125,000

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5411 Avenida Del Mar – $1,039,000

Waterfront Key West-style townhome, boat dock, pool, 3beds/3baths, great investment property.

Siesta Key Bayside waterfront pool home 4beds/3baths, remodeled 2003, 2 docks, boat lift.

1.5 blocks to Siesta Beach, 3beds/3baths, 3,695 sq ft, bamboo floors, high ceilings, theater, 4+ car garage.

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7251 Plovers Way – $1,295,000

5353 Cape Leyte Drive – $1,085,000

Shadow Bay Way – $695,000

Spacious custom lakefront home, 4beds/3baths, office, pool & spa, near Pine View School.

Elegant custom home in the Sanderling Club, Formal living & dining rooms, waterfall pool.

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BRINGING FOLK ALIVE Tim Grimm selected two area musicians to play in his band on stage for ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ They bring a new authenticity and soulfulness to the production.

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The trio perches on the back of a lumber-covered Hudson truck used as set piece. It’s as if the truck drove straight out of the 1930s Dust Bowl into the Koski rehearsal center and scenic shop, Oklahoma plates and all. Similarly, it’s as if the three musicians are Oakies themselves.

Pedicini percussively plucks her banjo. Moone wails on the fiddle and Grimm strums and finger picks his guitar. Their feet tap as somber yet hopeful American folk singing takes over the rehearsal room.

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“We don’t want your handouts mister / We don’t want no charity / we want to work and stay together / and pick the fruit, land of the free,” they sing.

It’s more than just background music. The women’s moving, heartfelt harmony paired with Grimm’s rough melody portray another side to “The Grapes of Wrath” — the music becomes a character. The three musicians will provide music on stage to accompany the production as members of the cast. It runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

They play poor migrant worker musicians fleeing the Dust Bowl in mid-1930s Oklahoma. They travel in the same party as the Joad family, on which the play centers.

Music was important to the migrants — no matter how bad life got, they continued singing, listening to music and performing around the campfire. It’s authentic and a natural expression of

emotion of the characters.

“Music is important to all of us all the time,” says Michael Donald Edwards, the director of the production and producing artistic director of Asolo Rep. “We express in music what we find difficult to express in life.”

The Joads head to California with the hope of finding work, and instead, find the Great Depression. They are faced with challenges and respond accordingly.

The music helps portray the characters’ internalizations.

“You see how the Joads respond and how their inner strengths keep them going both on the physical journey and in their hearts and minds,” Grimm says. “And, we do that with the music, too.”

In real life, Composer and Musical Director Tim Grimm is just as rural as the handful of characters he plays in “The Grapes of Wrath.”

He grew up in Southern Indiana down the road from fellow folkartist John Mellencamp.

Frank Galati won two Tony awards for his adaptation of “The Grapes of Wrath” from 1990. He directed the original production, and now it’s published in more than 10 languages and is performed all over the world as far as London, Iceland, Japan and Israel.

You live here, so why didn’t you direct it?

Michael Donald Edwards is the artistic director and he chose to direct it…I myself have done it

somewhat exhaustedly.

Have you been involved in the process?

I’ve had lots of conversations with Michael. I’ve talked to individual members of the cast about their roles, answered questions that have come up about the text and I have seen rehearsal….I’m kind of overwhelmed that it’s part of the season..and that a company as distinguished as Asolo Rep would be producing it.

Is there anything that you changed or anything that you’d like to change in your adapta-

The singer-songwriter-actor still lives in rural Indiana on 80 acres of half wooded land and half rolling hills with his family, three quarter horses, a dog and four cats. That is, when he’s not traveling the world as a musician or hanging out with his mentor and friend, fellow folk singer Ramblin’ Jack Elliott.

Elliott told him stories of the time he spent getting to know Woodie Guthrie as research for his composition.

Grimm is the only cast member of the production who was in the production in 2005. That year was the first time Edwards directed the play for both Syracuse Stage and Indiana Repertory Theatre in a joint production.

Edwards decided to employ a composer-actor-singer-songwriter to update the music to the production. Grimm was an actor occasionally working with Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT). Edwards learned about Grimm through

the artistic director of IRT and listened to a few of his songs.

“As soon as I met him, I knew,” Edwards says of Grimm.

There had always been music in Frank Galati’s production, originally scored by Michael Smith.

Smith’s was more of an urban take to Grimm’s rural idea.

Grimm composed a few original songs for the production, hailing Woody Guthrie as his iconic muse. Guthrie sang many songs about his own Dust Bowl experience traveling with migrant workers to California. The score also includes some traditional folk songs.

Grimm changed his tour dates and took some time off from his schedule to work on and be in the Asolo Repertory Theatre production. Last April, Grimm came to Sarasota to help Edwards audition local and regional musicians to join the cast as his band.

Two women stood out to both Grimm and Edwards: Sara Moone

tion?

No. It’s a piece that was made over a long, long time. Every time we did a production, there were changes. Its first performance was more than four hours long, so the first thing I did was prune, edit and remove characters and scenes to try and make it as streamlined, efficient and as quickly moving with a kind of imperative velocity…I’m happy with the shape of the script, and there are plenty of invitations (for the director) to make changes in terms of the use of music, scenery, lighting and so on. and Carmela Pedicini. They liked that they were already a local band, Passerine. Their harmonies already gelled.

In the Indiana/Syracuse production it had been a trio of all men without a violin. Edwards is thrilled with how the trio has turned out on stage.

“It’s so wonderful to have two women being the musicians,” Edwards says. “It sounds like a new score to me.”

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Jamie Carter wears many hats, and he makes them, too Jamie Carter carries a cardboard copy-paper box overflowing with pink, zebra and other decorative fabric. On top of one side of the box, he gracefully balances a Styrofoam mannequin wig form. In his other arm is a hatbox. It’s after rehearsal at Sarasota Ballet, and he walks toward the screening room on the third floor of FSU Center for the Performing Arts. The Sarasota Ballet dancer unloads the box, and displays feathers, buttons and decorative odds and ends.

When Carter is not dancing, he’s a hobby milliner, or hat maker. Carter explains that it started in 2009, when Sarasota Ballet added “Paquita” to its program at the last minute. The costumes were ready, but the 14 headpieces still needed to be created. Carter volunteered for the job.

Since his first foray into hat making, he’s formalized his process. He’s self-taught, and he occasionally follows online tutorials or courses from hatacademy. com. He has a notebook full of sketches and notes on fabric.

“For me, it’s just a hobby,” he says. “I’d never stop dancing and just make hats all the time.”

He says sometimes there is a little snobbery in millinery. It goes above and beyond just attaching a few decorative pieces to a headband; pieces made in this style are called fascinators.

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Jamie Carter molds pleated crin he dyed black into a sculpture hat. out a few hat blocks and a green hat with a decorative flower on it to demonstrate. It looks as if it’s a hat you might find at a department store, but, in actuality, he made it from a $1.99 placemat and a fabric flower he dyed with teabags. When he first started creating hats, he used whatever he could find. Most of the time he will use traditional fabric used in millinery: veiling, buckram, sinamay and crin.

Carter calls his pieces “hatinators” — they are part millinery

crossed with details from fascinators.

He continues making his hatinators as costume pieces for Sarasota Ballet. For the 2011 piece he choreographed for the Theatre of Dreams program, “Holiday Overture,” he made the female dancers little militaristic garrison hats. For the “John Ringling Circus Nutcracker,” he made a jeweled “Great Gatsby”Daisy-Buchanan-inspired headpiece for Mable Ringling.

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They typically pull costume pieces from their own wardrobes or make something out of Goodwill finds. The first time Fuzión Dance Artists made costumes more of a priority is for its upcoming March 13 through March 16 “Dance Couture — Art Meets Dance” production.

The group worked with local artists to conceptualize the whole program.

The dancers have always had an interest in promoting their art in collaboration with visual artists. Head to an Art Center Sarasota opening, and you’ll probably see a few of the Fuzión Dance Artists dancing their way through exhibits. They also performed during the IceHouse’s Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz exhibit. It makes sense that they’d work with artists to inspire their costuming.

The local Art Center Sarasota artists involved in creating the pieces in the art center’s March 28 Iconcept, a fashion show fundraiser, helped the process. They attended early rehearsals to help bounce around ideas. For instance, tribal dance choreography by Kira Blazek inspired earthy color pallets and tattered material. A piece by Alyson Dolan features choreography inspired by

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Allyn Gallup exhibit displays homegrown talent “Made in Sarasota” is a simple and appropriate title for Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art’s most recent exhibit. On March 7, the gallery opened the exhibit featuring already established big names of Sarasota along with some of its up-and-coming talent.

The big names of internationally renowned Sarasota-based artists, as well as their quality of work and diversity of mediums, drew a crowd of more than 200 people throughout the evening.

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OPERA // Sarasota Opera’s ‘Jérusalem’ Few people have had the opportunity to see Verdi’s “Jérusalem.” Yet, if you were in the Sarasota Opera audience this past week, saw this rarely performed French opera and had that déjà-vu-all-over-again feeling, you were right. In 2011, you probably heard this Verdi work, set in Italy, sang in Italian and known as “I Lombardi.” Exactly the same?

No. But close enough to jar our memories and make us think we’re hearing double.

Just four years after Verdi’s success in Italy with “I Lombardi alla prima crociata,” Verdi, with some help from a pair of French librettists, did a massive reworking of the earlier opera and adapted it under the name “Jérusalem” for a premiere in Paris. Both operas deal with the first Crusade but, rather than recounting the Lombard’s connection, he gave it a Gallic perspective, changed some of the music, rewrote a bit of history and, voila, gave birth to a new(ish) opera.

To confuse the issue a bit more, Verdi also wrote an Italian version of the French “Jérusalem,” but it was the original French we heard this past weekend as conductor and Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Stage Director Martha Collins launched a new production as part of DeRenzi’s journey through his Verdi cycle.

You may not get too much real history from either “Jérusalem” or “I Lombardi,” but you certainly get a sense of the brutality and barbarism — on all sides — of the Crusades.

In “Jérusalem,” you also get a love story, treachery, mistaken identity, honor, deception and vengeance; all the things that make for great, grand opera.

But “Jérusalem” is more than grand opera.

It’s a paean to honor and faith. The plot takes twists and turns that are totally implausible but, because the music draws us in, we’re transported from 11th century France

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Jeffrey Beruan as the Papal Legate and Heath Huberg as Gaston in Verdi's “Jérusalem.” to a mountain pass near Palestine, a harem in Ramla and, finally, the Crusaders’ camp near Jerusalem.

We become the royals of Toulouse, the Muslims of Ramla, the Christians of the first Crusade and the believers Verdi sculpts us to be. He also gives us glimpses of things to come, as in the “Ave Maria” he’s given Jérusalem’s heroine, Helene, which predates Desdemona’s “Ave Maria” in his “Otello.” And he looks back at bit to “Nabucco” and its heroic choruses for many of the ensembles in this piece.

“Jérusalem” is about heroism and its characters are truly heroic, starting with the chorus, which is a character in itself.

Whether they’re the men and women of Toulouse or the Arabs of Ramla, the chorus is an entity that carries “Jérusalem” along, powerfully persuading us to hang on their

every note. From the second act chorus that prays to God to find a way back from the desert to France, to the heroic sound of the final “Jérusalem,” we’re loyal to this group because they sing with such power and persuasiveness.

Along with the chorus, Verdi’s orchestra also plays a role of such importance, this opera wouldn’t be what it is without it.

DeRenzi drew magnificent sounds from the trumpets and winds, making us forget, at times, that this was an opera and not a symphony. Verdi’s orchestration calls for wondrous sounds from the flutes and other winds, emulating the France of the Crusaders’ dreams. He also uses the trumpets as a call to arms, which the most peaceloving civilian would find hard to resist. Best of all, he uses silences; moments when the soloists and choruses sing without accom-

paniment, emphasizing their characters and spiritual bereavement.

The large cast is also heroic with the stalwart Young Bok Kim, as Roger, the Count’s brother, who’s responsible for all the chaos that ensues in the four acts, leading the way with his resonant bass sounding better than we’ve ever heard him before. Whether he’s clad as the nobleman who desires his own niece and tries to kill for her hand, or a hermit seeking forgiveness for his sins, he’s amazingly believable in a role that has little credibility.

Danielle Walker, as Helene, is the epitome of a strong, magnificent woman who will go to any lengths to stand by her man, even when the world stands against him.

She seems to grow with the part, starting as a pretty young lady in love and winding up as a pillar of strength and faith, a force neither Christians nor Muslims can destroy. Her voice becomes more and more powerful as her characterization grows, making her one of the true heroes of this opera.

Matthew Hanscom makes a vocally and dramatically compelling Count of Toulouse, as does Jeffrey Beruan in his role as Ademar de Montheil, the Papal Legate.

Heath Huberg, as Gaston, is dramatically persuasive but vocally inconsistent, perhaps because of opening-night jitters. Studio Artists Jon Jurgens, Ivan Conrad, William Roberts, Keith Brown and Catheryne Shuman and Apprentice Artist Gage Herrmann handled smaller roles well.

“Jérusalem” is as much a pageant as it is an opera, with each scene unfolding as another unbelievable but gripping chapter in a panorama that comes together in a musically blinding finale. Martha Collins’ staging does as much as can be done with the story, leaving the music to weave its magic. Ken Yunker’s lighting plays an important part in transfusing the sets by Jeffrey W. Dean with life. And Roger Bingaman’s work with the splendid chorus was transfixing. But the real hero of this rare epic is Verdi, a true man of the theater.

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The composer gave every instrument in the orchestra a chance to weave a spell, and Chen, an animated conductor, knows how to pull musical colors from the orchestra without getting in the way of what the composer intended. Daniel Jordan’s superb reading of the violin solos made for some of the finest, lushest playing he’s done.

“Scheherazade” may be a brilliant piece of program music, but it’s even more of a concerto; it puts the spotlight on almost every principal player in the orchestra, and, if we had the space in this column, we’d name every name. The playing was sensational, and Chen gave solo bows to every principal, followed by a nod to entire sections at the conclusion of the performance. The tumultuous, rock star ovation at the end, was certainly deserved.

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The Sarasota Orchestra played a program this past weekend filled with so much color, it was like visiting the Louvre. And, although the title of the series was “Exotic Stories,” it was more like pictures at an exhibition. Our tour was conducted by Mei-Ann Chen, who returned to the Sarasota Orchestra’s podium for the first time since her initial appearance here a couple of years ago.

The first gallery was brimming with oriental art and featured a five-minute work by the prolific Chinese-Canadian composer, An-Lun Huang. Although he’s not yet that well known in the West, Huang has written 20 symphonies and almost a dozen operas.

His “Saibei Dance,” which is a brief but energetic segment from his “Saibei Suite” No. 2, sounds like Bizet and Borodin meeting on the Steppes of Central Asia. It’s picturesque, exciting and the perfect overture to introduce the colorful work that followed on our musical exhibition.

Maurice Ravel was, along with his other French friends of the Impressionist period, the Claude Monet of the music world. His piano concerto in G major is filled with intriguing overlays of color that have both Asian and American influences. JeanPhilippe Collard, the soloist in the work, tinted the music with textures from crystalline tinkles to percussive, hard-driving strokes, while Chen sensitively sculpted orchestral responses. From the opening clap of the slap-stick to the Gershwinesque melodies of the first movement, Chen and Collard dug into the brilliant colors Ravel wove to give us an exhilarating reading of the outer movements.

The adagio section was like a wash of oil paints Monet might have used to make an aural painting of his water lilies. Gentle but seductive, Collard was both soloist and accompanist as Ravel’s pianistic sounds enhanced the solos in the orchestra.

Jerome Robbins knew what he was doing when he turned this great piano concerto into a ballet and Collard, with Chen, danced it beautifully.

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Andrews was an unusual woman for the time. Beautiful and impeccably dressed, she would drive around Sarasota in her sports car, her hair elegantly wrapped in a flowing silk scarf. She was a single mother and the intellectual equal of the guys in the office. Her sophisticated, avant-garde tastes were totally in sync with theirs.

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This combination of indoor and outdoor spaces was crucial to the Sarasota School, but the home showcases examples of its other principles, as well. There are clerestory windows in most rooms, which raise the ceilings a foot or so and allow a band of light to enter — plus glimpses of nature. The walls are stacked concrete block, cypress paneling or glass. Classic terrazzo floors, in perfect condition, continue out to the screened porch.

There are four rooms, plus a dining area, and none of them could be described as large. Yet, through clever design, the home feels much more spacious than

A flat screen TV is hidden behind the paneling under the breakfast bar. Stools are original to the house.

it actually is. The screened porch more than doubles the size of the living room, and each of the two bedrooms has a wall of glass that opens to a narrow screened patio, thus enlarging the space visually — and, once again, bringing in the outdoors. Even the tiny dining room has a wall of glass that makes it seem much larger.

Built-ins are everywhere, and they are all original to the house.

In the living room there is a lowslung cabinet — complete with slots for record albums — and a freestanding black metal fireplace.

The porch has bench-style sofas and a water feature — a small rock-and-pebble-filled pond set into one corner. In the bedrooms, each headboard is built into the wall, along with a wall-hung teak credenza and the original shelves.

The galley kitchen maintains its original design, though the cabinets have been resurfaced and a contemporary backsplash was added by a previous owner, an opera singer who loved to cook. Both bathrooms have classic 1950s tile

— one in blue, one in a pumpkinbeige — and the fixtures are original and in great shape. The one exception is the sink in the hall bath.

It has been sheathed in stainless steel and suggests the lavatory on an airliner, a touch that fits in perfectly with the home’s 20th-century aesthetic. *** Credit for the home’s remarkable state of preservation goes to Sarasotans Lou and Kim Salvatori.

They came across the property in 1998, about a year after Andrews moved out, and they immediately fell in love with the place. It was covered with vegetation and starting to deteriorate, but, with a great deal of perseverance and sweat equity, they soon had it back in shape.

The changes they made were few but necessary. A new roof allowed them to add up-to-date wiring and central air conditioning — plus seven small skylights.

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A wall of glass in each bedroom opens to a small enclosed patio.

They installed a panel under the breakfast bar where a flat-screen TV can be hidden away when not in use. Perhaps the biggest change was to replace the jalousie windows with clear glass.

But the spirit of the house remained intact. Kim Salvatori even refinished the dining room set, a classic design by Paul McCobb, by scraping off the rust and repainting the legs black. She reupholstered the chairs in period fabric she found at a garage sale.

For their efforts, the Salvatoris were winners in a competition sponsored by Metropolitan Home magazine.

Several people have owned the house since the Salvatoris, and it is currently on the market once again. The listing agent is Martie Lieberman of Premier Sotheby’s, a local legend when it comes to Sarasota School architecture. She was one of the first to publicize Sarasota’s unique mid-century

homes and has become an acknowledged expert in the field.

She reports already getting inquiries and visits from people all over the world, due to her email list of 3,500.

“It’s the perfect home for a retired architect,” she reports, and several have seen the home in person. “It would also be terrific for a young professional.” A modern day version of Andrews.

Everyone involved is hoping the new owner, whoever it may be, will keep it just as it is. It is one of those rare homes where a change, even a small one, would throw everything off.

“Leave it alone!” Lieberman says. “It’s not going to get any better.”

It’s both frozen in time, yet timeless — like a perfect work of art.

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Ambrish Piare the proprietor of Jalea (formerly known as Sangria), has not only updated its atmosphere — he’s updated the menu.

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One of the best offerings on the tapas menu is the Leche de Tigre (or Tiger’s Milk). It is a Peruvian legend that the juice cures hangovers and also acts as an aphrodisiac — it’s not uncommon to drink the remaining juice. And this is the juice you’ll want to finish.

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Javier’s Restaurant and Wine Bar’s Ceviche de Mixto, $10 Lima-born Javier Arana put Peruivan food on the map in Sarasota. He’s run Javier’s for 26 years, back in the time when people were scared to eat raw fish. If you’re coming from Siesta Key Beach, his joint is the place to grub.

Arana grew up in a family of restaurateurs and has been in kitchens since he was a child. So, the three ceviches on his menu are authentic and just like home.

The Ceviche Mixto has shrimp, tuna and scallops marinated in slivers of red onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and aji pepper. It’s citrus and cilantro flavor doesn’t overpower the dish. It’s a simpler flavor that highlights the tender and large chunks of fish.

If you want authentic, this is the place to go. You might even see Chef Darwin Santa Maria of Darwin’s on 4th or the wife and children of one of the Peruvian chefs at Selva eating here.

Owner Fernando Palomino prides himself in honoring his native country. Every one of his employees, all of the wine, all of his marketing and websites are Peruvian — even the white fish, corn and pepper comes from Peru. Inkanto, which means Inca charm, offers six kinds of ceviche. Be prepared to have a short wait — it’s all made fresh to order. And, you can order it as spicy as you prefer.

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CoChairs Christie and James P. Uihlein

It was a beautiful day for a polo match, which was included in the all-day “Polo Under the Palms” event Saturday, March 8.

Guests dressed “casually chic” gathered at Sarasota Polo Club to enjoy the sport and support Center for Building Hope and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Gates opened at 3 p.m. and guests enjoyed the camaraderie of friends while watching the finals of the USPA sanctioned Polo Under the Palms 12-goal tournament. Following the tournament, Regent was presented with the trophy and guests gathered in the pavilion to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while listening to live music by Ben Hammond.

Songs from the Zac Brown Band

Lauren and Walter Davis with Polly Parker

Melissa Stevens, Denise Drizos and Shari Phillips

Chris and Dennis Jones with Margaret and Gary Wagner

Carla Costa and Mike Okun

and Otis Redding set the vibe for enjoying a spring afternoon on the polo grounds.

Following cocktail hour (and after the polo players had freshened up and returned to the grounds), guests enjoyed a dinner catered by Chef Tommy Klauber of Polo Grill and Bar/ Fête Catering and Chef Jeremy Hammond-Chambers of Innovative Dining.

This year’s event, chaired by Jamie and Mary Uihlein and James P. and Christie Uihlein, was hosted by Little Owl Charities, Inc. The organization, which is in its inaugural year, focuses on raising money for and boosting awareness of organizations that pursue advances in cancer research.

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Jane Norton, Lauren Andrews, Kelly Romanoff and Margie Morrell

Bob Simons, Jenny and John Wiseman and Lynn and Darrell Turner

Michelle Qualley and Lori Bruder

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SUNSHINE FROM DARKNESS RECEPTION AND DINNER

MADCAP MADDER THAN EVER

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enior Friendship Centers’ fifth annual “Madcap Evening” on March 4 more than lived up to its name. Chairwoman Debbie Frank headed up a team of co-chairs: Ingrid Bookbiner-Keating, JoAnn Nevins and Sunny Flynn and silent auction chair Joan Arnold. The theme was “Musicale & Musings,” and Sarasota Opera studio singers and the Tierra Nueva Band delivered the first and Richard Langdon Cook, author of “The Bright Side of Life,” the second. Les McCurdy entertained following comments about the Centers by Chef Paul Mattison and event founder Harold Ronson, who mentioned Kitty Carlisle. McCurdy got a big laugh by noting that only in Sarasota would an audience even know who she was, and an even bigger one with a tale about seniors, sex and an armless rocking chair …

Were that not madcap enough, the lovely Valerie Leatherwood was wearing shoes made of black feathers virtually identical to the ones adorning the white hydrangea

Benefiting: International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) When: 6 p.m. Friday, March 21 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets: $100 to $500 Contact: 504-6717 Feathers in centerpiece, top, matched Valerie Leatherwood’s shoes centerpieces. More zany charm came from John Whipple, part of the live auction team. Guests learned he is also a professional horn player when he picked up a trumpet that was part of the décor and sat in with the Tierra Nueva band for a rousing version of “Guantanamera.”

Final accounting is still in progress but Friendship Centers is happily reporting a record net for the evening. See more photos at YourObserver.com.

Photos by Heather Merriman

Juan Villaveces with Bianca and Richard Lawrence

FRONT ROW FRENZY

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irefly Gala sponsors chose their seats for the Go-Go’s concert at Forty Carrots Family Center’s Seat Selection Soiree March 5, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota — with the Go-Go’s playing over the loud speakers, of course. State Street Eating House and Cocktails

Joy and sleepless nights ahead …

Devyn and Bethany Dugger are on the final countdown to their baby girl, who is due at the end of April. Bethany was showered with love by baby shower hosts Andrea Cox, Sarah Mackie, Katie Tanner and Denise Saputo March 1, at Social on First.

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served light bites while guests mingled.

Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota donated a pair of John Hardy earrings, which Natalie Nelson modeled during the event. Octavio Ortiz was the winner of the auction, and he gave the earrings

Guests in attendance included Meghan Cox, Jamie Hannon, Sue Coleman, Mary Mastro, Sandy Buchanan, Sara Ferguson, Melody Lamont and Amanda Vincent … Beauty is in the eye of the beholder … the late Ethel Taub had a great eye for all things beautiful, which will be honored with a weekend of programs about Jewish Art at

Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key. Her husband, Ronald Taub, and daughter Marcia Jean Taub sponsor the presentations, featuring antiques expert and museum curator Arthur Feldman. Feldman will speak about Andy Warhol at 5:30 p.m. March 28 and about Marc Chagall at 10 a.m. March 29. Attendees are invited to bring their “Treasures

to his wife, Jessica.

Sitting front row at the Go-Go’s post-gala concert will be Bob and Chairwoman Ariane Dart and Jeff and Ellen Steinwachs. Art and Peggy Wood also selected prime seats with their daughters, Abby and Daisy Wood, who will be flying in for the event.

Dart announced that a Ritz-Carlton Members Club membership would be one of the live auction items at the event, which takes place March 29, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. For more information, visit fireflygala.org from the Attic” at 10:30 a.m.

March 30 for discussion and appraisal. Only the last event has a fee: $15. (Free for Temple members.) For more information, call 383-3428 … The calendar calls … BT is collecting events for the Black Tie social calendar — if we don’t know about it, we can’t cover it! Email event details to stephanie@yourobserver.com.

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY MADCAP EVENING 2014 ‘MUSICALE & MUSINGS’ Benefiting Senior Friendship Centers Tuesday, March 4, at The Friendship Center

Honorary Chairs Harold Ronson and Molly Schechter

Dorothy Gordon and Honorary Co-Chair Betty Schoenbaum

Chairwoman Debbie Frank and Co-Chair Joann Nevins

Mike and Dawn Bear

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY PURIM MASQUERADE BALL Benefiting The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Saturday, March 8, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Co-Chair David Chaifetz, LaRue and Ali Chokir and Co-Chair Edie Chaifetz

Sandra Hanan and Teri Hansen

Honorees David and Patti Wertheimer

Co-Chairs Joshua and Julie Green

Co-Chairs Bunny and Mort Skirbol

Dylan and Michelle Johnson

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY COUTURE IN THE COURTYARD Benefiting South Florida Museum Monday, March 3, at South Florida Museum

Hillary Gledhill and Laura Fulwider

Gayle Popp and Karen Liebel

Connie Dolin, Sandra Schaw, Ann Day and Mindy Hill

Joel Ellzey and Sally Schule

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY OUT TO LUNCH WITH COL. MARK TILLMAN Benefiting Designing Women Boutique Tuesday, March 4, at Michael’s On East

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Sandy Greenberg, Renee Sheade and Sharon Howley

Beverly Bartner and Sharon Black Floyd

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Ida Zito, Co-Chair Chris Sancin, featured speaker Col. Mark Tillman and Co-Chair Bert Minot

Lois Lucek and Joey Kimmel

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY COUNTDOWN TO MARDI GRAS Benefiting Goodwill Manasota Tuesday, March 4, at Michael’s On East

Graci McGillicuddy, Jeremy Miller and Don Roberts

Chris Davis and Tara Booker

Mary LeMay and Susan Neaves

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY 12TH ANNUAL LEGACY LUNCHEON: AN AFTERNOON WITH JULIE AND DAVID EISENHOWER Benefiting Junior League of Sarasota | Wednesday, March 5, at Michael’s On East

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SOCIAL CALENDAR: MARCH 13 TO 22 THURSDAY, MARCH 13

Celebrate! 48th annual Dinner honoring Barbara Zdravecky Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. 6 p.m. at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Chairs: Clare and Rich Segall. Tickets $175. Call 365-3913, Ext. 1045.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Renaissance Luncheon featuring Dr. Ruth Westheimer Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County. 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Kathy Coffey and Honorary Chairwoman Dr. Willa Bernhard Tickets $125. Call 366-1700.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Banyan Bash The Out-of-Door Academy 6:30 p.m. at The Out-of-Door Academy Uihlein Campus. Chairs: Jamie Becker and Donna Koffman.

Tickets $175. Call 554-3408.

Cat Depot Gala ‘Caturday Night Fever’ Cat Depot. 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Tickets $175.

Call 366-2404.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Eight Over Eighty Honoring Herman Frankel, Ed Kalin, Florence Katz, Alisa and Ernest Kretzmer, Lee Peterson, Sam and Sally Shapiro, Sally Yanowitz and Jeanne and Bob Zabelle. Jewish Housing Council Foundation. 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East. Tickets $100. Call 377-0781, Ext. 124.

4th annual One World Gala Sister Cities Association of Sarasota 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150.

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MONDAY, MARCH 17

AJC Award Dinner honoring AJC’s Director David Harris and Gerri Aaron AJC West Coast Florida 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Chairs: Larry and Debbie Haspel, Matt and Lisa Walsh and Honorary Chair Bea Friedman Tickets $250. Call 365-4955.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

2014 Author Luncheon with Carl Hiassen Library Foundation for Sarasota

15th annual Sunshine from Darkness Dinner IMHRO (International Mental Health Research Organization). 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Tickets $100 to $500. Call 504-6717.

County. 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East. Tickets $75. Call 228-6274.

10th annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting Jewish Family and Children’s Service. 6 p.m. at Longboat Key Club and Resort. Chairs: Lauren and Steven Fineman. Tickets $100. Call 366-2224, Ext. 142.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

‘Seaside Serenity’ Luncheon with designer Sigrid Olsen Historic Spanish Point 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Chairs: Pauline Joerger and Ann Moore. Tickets $95. Call 966-5214.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

The Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton: The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honoring Alice Rau and Joyce Tate The Salvation Army of Sarasota 11:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Chairs: Michelle Crabtree and Wendy Rose. Tickets $75. Call 364-8845, Ext. 221.

‘A Garden Party.’ Sarasota Ballet.

3 p.m. at Sarasota Garden Club.

‘Dancing Through the Decades’ Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. 7 p.m. at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. Tickets $50. Call 366-3911, Ext. 135.  Debbie and Larry Haspel at the AJC Award Dinner in 2013.

Chairs: Walter and Donna Maytham. Call 359-0099, Ext. 113.

Simply Sarasota Home Tour Launch Party Junior League of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Tile Market Tickets $45. Call 953-5600.

5th annual Cause4Fashion Neuro Challenge Foundation 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150. Call 321-3747.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon Sarasota Opera. 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club. Tickets $65. Call 366-8450, Ext. 402.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

H’attitude Scholarship Luncheon and Hat Show Business and Professional Women/North Sarasota. 11 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Chairs: Michelle Holland and Cynthia S. Howard Tickets $45. Call 351-8155.

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund ‘Havana Nights’ Gala Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Tickets $175. Call 556-5442.

An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘The Swinging Sixties’ Ringling College of Art and Design 6:30 p.m. at Ringling College of Art and Design campus Chair: Dan and Sarah Hoffe Tickets $250. Call 359-7589.

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