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by David Conway | News Editor

Residents react to overlay project Residents hope their concerns about the expansion of the Woman’s Exchange — the first project to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process — are taken into consideration.

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Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise. Mr. T first appeared a month ago by the canal and has since made his way into the hearts of his neighbors.

“He’s very congenial,” says resident Betsy Ball.

Ball and her neighbors believe Mr. T is lonely and looking for someone with whom to share his adventures. Ball hopes Siesta Key visitors and residents will drive carefully through Siesta Key, because many tortoises find themselves on the sides of roads.

“I hope he finds true love,” says Ball, “and lives happily ever after.”

The Laurel Park Overlay District faced its first test recently as the first proposed project to go through the review process met objections from residents in the neighborhood.

The Woman’s Exchange, a nonprofit consignment shop

located at 539 S. Orange Ave., is planning to expand its facility, including building an addition at 526 Rawls Ave. The project site is located within the Laurel Park Overlay District, and, because the total footprint of the construction exceeds 5,000

square feet and it’s within 100 feet of a residential area, it is the first development to go through a process the City Commission approved in June.

The Laurel Park Overlay District was established to give Laurel Park residents more oversight

of developments in the area that would otherwise be approved administratively. As a result, the Woman’s Exchange must hold two public hearings regarding its expansion — the first of which

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by David Conway | News Editor

Siesta residents question parking restriction’s effects Nearly four months after the county installed no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo, residents still see cars parked in restricted areas.

Siesta Key residents who thought they scored a victory when the county passed a noparking resolution for sections of Avenida de Mayo have discovered a disappointing truth: People are still parking there.

In January, the County Com-

mission approved parking restrictions on parts of Avenida de Mayo, which had become a heavily used overflow parking option for Siesta beachgoers and shoppers. The resolution banned parking on both sides of the street between Canal Road and Avenida

de Cortez, and installed staggered 500-foot no-parking zones between Avenida de Cortez and Avenida del Norte.

The residents cited safety concerns and residential issues in

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The County Commission approved 500-foot no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo in January.

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The Woman’s Exchange seeks to expand its footprint to better manage internal circulation and sales, but residents across the street from the addition are worried about the consignment shop’s plans.

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Rebecca Dixon, a resident of issues. tion. The new pickup/drop-off “Please take it as a design area would be able to house the Spanish Oaks apartments, offered the Woman’s Exchange challenge,” Dixon said. “Design three trucks at a time, architect design team the opportunity to something that you would want Chris Gallagher said. sit in her apartment across the across the street if you lived McInnis echoed the sentistreet during the planning pro- there.” ments of several residents when OSPREY A

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was held April 30 — before getting approval from the city.

At that public hearing, Laurel Park residents made it clear they have significant concerns about the proposed expansion.

The new building on Rawls Avenue, designed to serve as the pickup, drop-off and storage site for consigned furniture, was the source of most of the problems.

To drop-off or pick up furniture, trucks would travel down Rawls Avenue and back into a designated area in front of the new two-story building. This is designed to reduce congestion inside of the Woman’s Exchange parking lot; planning consultant Joel Freedman said box trucks often blocked internal traffic on the current Woman’s Exchange site. Freedman said Rawls Avenue was designed as an alley for that sort of service usage.

Residents in the area disagreed, arguing that Rawls Avenue is not suitable for regular use by larger trucks. Those who live in the area shared stories of regular vehicles struggling to make turns along the street, and said trucks backing into a loading area would have even greater difficulties. As a result, they said, a number of issues would arise — including traffic congestion and disruptive noise, both of which would affect residents in the immediate vicinity of the new building.

Apartment complexes such as Spanish Oaks sit near the intersection of Rawls Avenue and Cherry Lane, and attendees of the public meeting worried that the Woman’s Exchange expansion could disturb the residential quality of the area. Although

she said her concern was not with the presence of the Woman’s Exchange, but rather with the proposed site layout.

“We’re not against the Woman’s Exchange — the Woman’s Exchange is great,” McInnis said.

“We just don’t want the loading dock there.”

Although the Laurel Park Overlay District requires two public hearings to gain administrative site-plan approval, it doesn’t necessarily require the developer to acquiesce to the requests of the residents. When the Laurel Park Overlay District was approved, residents wondered whether it had enough teeth. As the Woman’s Exchange expansion moves forward, they’ll find out.

Koblenz, who was not present at last week’s meeting, said the organization was seriously considering the input received from the residents.

“All I can say is that we are currently looking at their concerns,” Koblenz said. “We’re not that far into the process where some of these things can’t be considered.”

After officially submitting a site plan, the Woman’s Exchange will have to hold a second public meeting before it can receive approval from the city. For Laurel Park residents, that meeting will demonstrate whether their concerns were considered.

“I would just ask that the Woman’s Exchange be a good neighbor and realize that their actions are affecting all of the people around them,” Dixon said. “I would put it to you guys to come up with a plan that wouldn’t just benefit the Woman’s Exchange, but the whole neighborhood.”

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by David Conway | News Editor

Chalk Festival founder explains relocation Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but her issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

2007 — The inaugural Sarasota Chalk Festival is held in Burns Square, with 5,000 people attending.

2010 — 80,000 visitors attend the third iteration of the event, drawing international artists for the first time.

A study conducted by Visit Sarasota County estimated the festival’s economic impact at more than $3 million.

2012 — The event expands to 10 days, with an estimated 200,000 attendees.

Some Burns Square merchants voice complaints about the festival becoming a disruption to business in the area.

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The 2013 Sarasota Chalk Festival, themed “Legacy of Valor,” featured 500 artists.

MAN ON THE STREET Burns Square merchants and employees were largely disappointed to hear the news of the chalk festival’s relocation. Below is some feedback from people in the neighborhood.

To watch the video with more comments, visit YourObserver.com.

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What's your reaction to seeing the chalk festival leave?

I'm kind of sad about it.

It was good for business.

Everybody has a lot of mixed reviews about it — some people are glad it's gone. Most people are sad.

Was it a positive thing, having the chalk festival here?

Oh yeah — I got a lot of foot traffic, and it was very beneficial for my business to get that exposure at no cost.

Would you like to have seen the city do more to keep the event? For sure — it's something that's going to support the arts in Sarasota. I don't see why Sarasota as a city wouldn't want to do that.

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notion that the City Commission was unaccommodating to the event.

“When you realize how many neighborhoods were disrupted and the taxpayer money that went into it, I think it’s not a correct statement,” Snyder said. “I think the facts bear out differently.”

Snyder congratulated Kowal on find-

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ing a host city more willing to offset the costs of the event, and said he was uninterested in battling back and forth with another city to retain the festival.

Kowal, who lives in Burns Square, said it was a difficult choice to move the festival, but her attention is now focused on Venice. She left the door open for another

May 2013 — Festival founder Denise Kowal requests an additional fee waiver from the city to cover the cost of police expenses; the City Commission denies her request. Kowal considers moving the event to another location in the city, such as the Rosemary District.

November 2013 — The seventh Sarasota Chalk Festival is held over just six days. After the event, Kowal says she is considering relocating the festival to another location, such as Venice, due to friction with the Sarasota City Commission.

April 2014 — The Venice City Council approves a special event agreement making Venice the host of the 2014 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

potential move in the future, but said she planned to give the Venice location at least five years to succeed. Still, in making the move, she’s leaving behind her ideal venue for the event.

“I thought Pineapple Avenue was the best location for it,” Kowal said. “I thought it was perfect.”

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The Sarasota Chalk Festival is scheduled for Nov. 10 to Nov. 17 this year, but Burns Square streets will not be adorned with artwork as it has been since 2007.

Last month, the Venice City Council approved a special event agreement that makes the city the new host of the Sarasota Chalk Festival. Since its inception, the Chalk Festival has called Burns Square home and drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area, but event founder Denise Kowal said issues between her and the city were too significant to overcome.

Kowal said she began seriously thinking about moving the event to Venice in January or February. Community and arts leaders from Venice heard about Kowal’s interest and asked her to meet with them.

She started evaluating the area to see whether it was capable of hosting the festival, and by the third time she met with the group from Venice, she had made up her mind about pursuing the move.

During the Chalk Festival’s time in the city of Sarasota, the event was often the target of complaints from nearby merchants or property owners. Kowal thinks these disputes received undue attention in the media. She said they didn’t contribute to her decision to move the event, because she thinks they will pop up no matter where it is held.

She believes most Sarasota residents appreciate and enjoy the event. Instead, the festival is now calling Venice home because she believes the Sarasota City Commission wasn’t as accommodating as it should have been, considering the magnitude of the event.

A 2010 Visit Sarasota County study pegged the event’s economic impact at about $3 million. Kowal said attendance has tripled since then, and she estimates the impact is now close to $10 million.

Festival organizers also estimated that, between 2010 and 2012, the event generated almost $75,000 for the city's tax base.

In March 2013, commissioners approved a waiver for the event that would negate up to $5,000 in fees, but denied a request for a $10,342 waiver to cover the cost of city police services. Kowal said the approved fee waiver was a drop in the bucket compared to both other expenses and the revenue generated for the city.

“They clearly have not found this to be as much of a benefit to the community as the community has felt,” Kowal said.

“There's a big disconnect there.”

Mayor Shannon Snyder said the City Commission found out at the same time as the public that the festival was relocating from the city. He wished Kowal luck in the new location, but disagreed with the

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Tampa-based Brightwork Real Estate purchased the parcel housing El Adobe for $2 million May 1. The Mexican restaurant will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.

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During a rare emergency tourism industry meeting Thursday, Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley rallied opposition to a proposal to change the organization's funding allocation.

During a May 16 budget workshop, Sarasota County commissioners will consider a proposal to put a cap on the growth rate of spending to promote the region as a tourist destination. The plan would allow advertising spending to grow at a specific percentage, with any additional revenues collected above that percentage going toward capital projects.

“Once you erode market share it's really hard to get it back,” Haley said. “Why does Coke keep advertising?”

But, Commissioner Joe Barbetta, who made the proposal, said investing in renovations of current assets, such as the Sarasota Fairgrounds, or the construction of new facilities, such as a downtown aquarium, promotes local tourism in its own way — permanently.

“All I'm saying is that if (tourist taxes) continue to grow rapidly let's use some of that money while the sun's shining to build some assets,” Barbetta said in a phone interview with the Sarasota Observer. “My concern is that you can promote all you want, but if you have a red tide outbreak or a hurricane people are going to go elsewhere.”

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by David Conway | News Editor

Commission OKs above-ground lift station building The Lift Station 87 project continues to evolve in the face of new information as the City Commission directed the engineering firm in charge of construction to build an aboveground facility at Luke Wood Park.

The new directive is a significant departure from the previous plans for the lift station, which had been largely completed before the new engineering firm discovered significant design issues. Originally, the facility was intended to be almost entirely housed underground, with only access hatches, electrical transformers and exhaust vents visible above ground. On Monday, however, the commission unanimously instructed engineering firm McKim and Creed to move forward with a design that could withstand a Category 3 hurricane.

Although the specifics are still undetermined, that means one thing: A much larger aboveground facility will have to be constructed inside the park.

Conceptual design plans McKim and Creed presented showed a building that extended 34 feet above the ground, with a footprint of 6,000 feet. The structure will have an increased vertical presence, but the new footprint represents a reduction from the

current total of 13,000 square feet. Other design elements will be finalized going forward.

“It’s a shift in the direction of the project based on the reliability and sustainability of the structure.” city Utilities Director Mitt Tidwell said. “ This is kind of evolving, so to speak.”

The city plans to hold community workshops to gather input on the look of the facility.

In its presentation to the commission, McKim and Creed said the city could go in two different directions when designing a building. The city could build a lower-profile building, blending into the background of the park, or a higher-profile building with bolder architecture.

The engineering team will work with the city’s Urban Design Studio on the project. McKim and Creed Project Manager Robert Garland said the designers suggested a high-profile building that would catch the eyes of passersby.

Commissioners agreed, pushing for a high-quality design that could serve as an asset to the city. Commissioner Susan Chapman spoke with Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis regarding the structure, and said the Urban Design Studio felt the building could add to what has historically been an underuti-

lized park.

“One of the goals of the design of the lift station would be to frame the park, to make it a statement that it is a park,” Chapman said.

Still, residents will get their chance to sound off on the look of the structure.

“We haven’t refined all of the concepts as to how big it would be, how tall it would be, what it would look like,” Tidwell said.

“Those are all open questions right now.”

Already, residents near the lift station site have voiced their concerns about the change in plans. Central Park II condominium President Jim Carroll wrote an email to city staff asking for a justification for the modifications despite earlier assurances from the city regarding a minimal design. Central Park II resident David Coe also expressed a sentiment that the design changes represented a broken promise on the behalf of the city.

Coe said that, within the past week, Central Park residents have met with project leaders and received no warning that a larger above-ground building was in the works. He hoped to get some more information on the changes at a regularlyscheduled project team meeting on Monday.

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than the residents on the street.”

On the other side of the issue, a resident getting the parking banned. Before the at the May 1 Siesta Key Association meetparking restrictions were in place, Ave- ing bemoaned the loss of parking on Avenida de Mayo resident Pat Conte said cars nida de Mayo. She said the street had been blocked driveways, and Sarasota County one of the few areas not overwhelmed by Fire Chief Mike Tobias said parked cars tourists, and that it was becoming more limited access for emergency vehicles difficult for residents to visit Siesta Key Vilalong the street. The commission acted lage if they didn’t live within walking disupon those complaints, but Siesta Key As- tance of the businesses.

Shay responded by reiterating that the sociation President Michael Shay said the restrictions are not being stringently en- issue on Avenida de Mayo is one of safety, not one of convenience. County Commisforced. sioner Nora Patterson “The sheriff’s officers are not making that stop as “We don’t enforce. The said the issue was larger than just Avenida de part of their routine,” Shay fact is, it’s not a big Mayo, but that the mosaid. “The only way tickets mentum isn’t in place to get issued is that residents issue to anyone else tackle bigger parking ishave to call or I go down other than the resisues. and call.”

“What we need is As a result, Shay said, dents on the street.” a couple more parkcars still frequently use — Siesta Key Association ing lots, to be perfectly the restricted areas of AvePresident Michael Shay honest,” Patterson said. nida de Mayo as overflow “So far, the businesses parking. Shay spoke with haven’t been terribly a Sheriff’s Office deputy about the parking situation, and said many amenable to going into another assessof the cars the deputy has cited have been ment district to pay for parking.”

When the parking ban was originally repeat offenders.

Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Osborne said proposed in March 2013, a then-employee one of the problems was the implementa- of the restaurant Eat Here said the Key had tion of the parking restriction. The signs a year-round parking shortage, and parkwere initially confusing, he said. The ing on Avenida de Mayo was necessary to county responded by installing new signs, accommodate Siesta Key Village patrons. and as problems have continued to linger, More than a year later, Eat Here Manager more signs are being erected. Sheriff’s Of- Matt Woodbury said he was unaware that fice spokeswoman Wendy Rose disputed the parking situation had changed along Shay’s claim that officers were ignoring Avenida de Mayo, and that it hadn’t resulted in adverse conditions for the restaurant. that area of Siesta Key. “It hasn’t had any effect on our busi“We patrol the whole key,” Rose said.

Still, Shay said, he believes the county ness,” Woodbury said.

No matter what happens along Aveisn’t paying close attention to the issue. To seriously discourage parking, he thinks the nida de Mayo, Patterson said issues may $25 fines should be raised and the street still arise. She pointed to a complaint she should be patrolled with greater regular- received from a business owner after a ity. Until then, he said, the signs will have customer was issued a parking ticket last no effect on discouraging parking. As the month on Canal Road, which Patterson county moves to regulate parking along said has had parking restrictions for as Shell Road, Shay wondered if similar issues long as she can remember.

“With some of this stuff, we have to realwould arise.

“We don’t enforce,” Shay said. “The fact ize it’s not a perfect world and do the best is, it’s not a big issue to anyone else other we can,” Patterson said.

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In addition to the unpleasant aesthetics of sign clutter, it also presents a safety issue. If drivers or pedestrians are presented with an overwhelming amount of information, they’re likely to ignore the signs altogether, Georgiadis said.

Georgiadis said you can manage driver behavior such as speeding without signs by building narrower roads and installing landscaping that creates “visual friction” for the driver.

“They’re getting all of those visual clues,” Georgiadis said. “That’s more effective than putting a speed limit sign on every block.”

For Costa, working with the Urban Design Studio lets him more effectively tackle an issue he thinks tarnishes the city.

“I just see the potential of everything we have here, and it was being cluttered with sign pollution,” Costa said.

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When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction — he sees missed opportunities.

Costa’s focus on signage issues dates back to the renovation of Bird Key Park in 2011. A resident of Bird Key and an engineer, Costa was involved in the planning process as the city worked on improving the bayfront area. As part of that project, signs were placed without much thought, he said, resulting in obstructed views for people walking through the park.

Costa has worked to reduce the number of signs in that area and elsewhere. It’s a problem people often overlook, he said, but one that can and should be addressed.

“The potential we have here is just so phenomenal,” Costa said. “The water views are drop-dead gorgeous.”

That’s why Costa is assisting the city’s Urban Design Studio as it writes a formbased code for Sarasota. In addition to dealing with building requirements, the new code will address broader issues — including signage — to create cohesive streets citywide, according to Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis.

Their work is beginning on St. Armands Circle, one of six catalyst areas the studio is targeting. In these areas, the group is implementing form-based code principles on a smaller scale, serving as an example of what the new code will look like to the rest of the city. While other catalyst areas focus on creating predictable developments, the emphasis around the Circle is on parking, landscaping and signage.

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Citizens Voice: misnomer There they go again.

The opponents of an elected Sarasota city mayor — largely City Commission “was-beens” over the past two decades — are doing the Saul Alinsky, Democratic Party thing: creating a grossly distorted perception of an issue to frighten and sway gullible, low-information voters.

This is The Citizens Voice political committee, a misnomered group if there ever was one. Contrary to its name, this group is campaigning to deny voters a Voice. It wants to deny voters the opportunity to decide the merits of a proposed charter that would change how the city is governed.

These committee members — a dozen of them former accomplices in creating City Hall’s wayward plight — are urging voters not to sign a petition that would put the proposed charter change on this November’s ballot. And they are hyping their efforts with the same old, inflammatory, bull-dung scare message they always used: “No Boss Mayor.”

In case you’ve forgotten, they are trying to thwart the efforts of a group known as “It’s Time Sarasota,” authors and promoters of a petition to give voters the opportunity to decide the future governance of the city: to convert the city from a city managerweenie mayor-commissioner form of government to an elected mayor who serves as the chief executive officer of the city, with a five-member, elected city council that serves as the legislative policy-making body of the city.

To little surprise, a dozen former Sarasota mayors want to continue to live in the past.

True to their tenures in office, they want to cling to a vision of Sarasota that squelches, snuffs and smothers the city’s economic and social potential.

These are the “Voices” who, while on the commission: • Fought bitterly to keep the old Ringling drawbridge; • Saddled taxpayers with employee benefits that have led to unfunded pension liabilities of $174 million; unfunded postemployment health care benefit liabilities of $122 million; annual taxpayer contributions of $23 million to fund city employee pensions and post-employment health care benefits (all on a general fund budget of $56 million); • Fought the design of the Selby Library; • Fought redevelopment on the North Trail; • Adopted a regulation-laden, anti-property-rights downtown development plan that makes downtown housing unaffordable and unattractive to major employers; • Twice turned down efforts (and jobs) by Walmart to open stores in the city limits; • Did nothing to expand the city’s geographic limits to increase its opportunity for an expanded tax base; and • Managed to burn through three city managers in 10 years.

And thanks to their exemplary leadership, the tradition continues. Sitting commissioners have: • Brought taxpayers two overpriced parking garages; • Paid for Main Street parking meters, then yanked them out;

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The following are listed as members of The Citizens Voice Committee, which opposes letting voters decide in the November election the merits of a proposed charter amendment. They like the city just the way it is.

• Eileen Normile, chair • Curtiss Schantz, treasurer • Nora Patterson (current county commissioner, former mayor and city commissioner) • Elmer Berkel (former mayor, and city commissioner) • Mollie Cardamone (former mayor and city commissioner) • Richard Clapp (former mayor and city commissioner) • Kelly Kirschner (former mayor and city commissioner) • William Kline (former mayor and city commissioner) • Richard Martin (former mayor and city commissioner) • David Merrill (former mayor and city commissioner) • Lou Ann Palmer (former mayor and city commissioner) • Rita Roehr (former mayor and city commissioner) • Anne Bishopric Sager (former mayor and city commissioner) • Fred Soto (former mayor and city commissioner)

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• Created a general-fund structural deficit of about $4 million a year; • Presided over a lift-station project that

is costing more than twice as much as it should, $27 million and climbing; and • Decided they want to address homelessness by building — at taxpayer expense, we presume — a “come-as-you-are” homeless shelter, which, in other cities, has led to increases in vagrancy and crime.

In the words of Dr. Phil: “How’s that working for you?”

Over the past decade and a half, City Hall and the City Commission have proven to be so dysfunctional they are conversation starters at dinner parties — that is, if you want a good laugh. So dysfunctional at times, and so incapable of making tough decisions and economically progressive decisions, it’s sad.

Sad because the city has so much untapped potential.

This can all be attributed to: Lack of leadership. No leader. No vision. No visionary.

Government by committee.

Surely reasonable city residents can see in plain daylight week after week the status quo of the manager-commission form of government has perpetuated that popular definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Look around. Look at the cities and counties on the rise, on the move. The common characteristic is an elected CEO mayor with a vision and who can rally his citizens and execute the vision.

Sarasota city residents deserve the opportunity to have the debate. To hear the representatives of Sarasota Voices make their case for the status quo and the representatives of It’s Time Sarasota to make their case for change.

If you haven’t signed the petition to put the proposed elected-mayor charter changes on the November ballot, we urge you to go online and sign it.

Contrary to the disingenuous campaign of The Sarasota Voices Committee, give yourself the opportunity for your voice to be heard. You can find the petition at: http://itstimesarasota.com/home.html.

SARASOTA BALLET PUTS US ON THE MAP When the Sarasota Ballet search committee interviewed Iain Webb for the artistic director position seven years ago, committee members told Webb they were hoping to hire a candidate who could take what was then a small ballet company to international acclaim.

Webb, of course, told committee members he would like to do the same. What candidate wouldn’t say that?

Webb almost didn’t get the job.

But it was meant to be.

Over the past seven years — a short time for any organization, Webb and his wife and Sarasota Ballet Assistant Artistic Director Margaret Barbieri have infused the ballet company and its dancers with a passion for excellence, ambition, vision, focus and achievement that is, well, a sight to behold.

All of that was in full flower this past

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weekend at the Ashton Festival, a tribute to the late Sir Frederick Ashton, one of the greatest choreographers of all time.

And judging from the post-festival press reports from New York, London, Toronto and beyond, Webb has done what he said: He put Sarasota Ballet and Sarasota on the world map. Bravo.

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All Faiths makes final push for campaign The All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it’s close to reaching its goals. The 40-day campaign ends Saturday, the same day as “Stamp Out Hunger,” the 22nd annual National Letter Carriers Food Drive.

With the help of individuals and local organizations, the Campaign Against Summer Hunger has raised $448,538 of its $500,000 goal and 422,457 pounds of food of its 600,000-pound goal.

The food and funds raised during the campaign and letter carriers drive will help Sarasota County School District’s current summer lunch programs and support new Food Bank programs such as mobile pantry distribution and the BackPack Kids summer program. Fifty percent (21,000) of the children in Sarasota County participate in the free and reduced-cost school meal programs.

“The Letter Carriers Food Drive is what keeps us going through the lean summer months,” said Sandra Frank, All Faiths Food Bank CEO. “This year, as a result of the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, we anticipate more participation than ever among residents — we hope to double the totals from last year’s drive.

We are so fortunate to be a recipient of the food collected by our letter carriers and live in such a

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venience store. After being informed that she couldn’t exchange the items, the woman became upset and began yelling. At one point, the store manager said, the woman walked behind the register and began cursing at the cashier. After being asked to leave several times, the woman exited the store.

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1:55 a.m. — 400 block of North Lemon Avenue. Burglary — Structure. An employee at a restaurant reported that a man broke into a cabinet where a soda dispenser was stored. Surveillance footage showed the man reaching over a fence protecting the outside dining area and opening the cabinet; a short time later, the man returned and filled up a container from the soda dispenser. Later in the video, another man took soda from the dispenser after the cabinet had already been opened.

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MAY 3 DRUNK DIALING 2:20 a.m. — 2000 block of Bee Ridge Road. Harassing Phone Calls (Obscene). After being kicked out of a bar, a man made repeated harassing phone calls to the establishment later in the night. The bar’s owner said the man called 15 times in 45 minutes and threatened violence against the employees.

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For those interested in donating food to the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, every Goodwill and fire station in Sarasota, Venice and North Port will serve as drop-off locations. SkipALunch.org accepts online donations and provides additional information.

To donate to the National Letter Carriers Food Drive, residents are asked to put a bag of nonperishable food items near their mailbox for pick up.

6:12 p.m. — 900 block of Lemon Avenue. Dispute/Fight.

Officers received a report of a man sitting at an intersection who seemed to be yelling at no one. When officers arrived on the scene, the man said he was yelling at two people who disrespected him. The man said he did not know either of the individuals. Officers advised the man to call police if he needed further assistance.

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Some find the growing presence of raccoons in Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach something other than cute or charming: They find it worrisome.

Residents on Lido Key, concerned about the booming raccoon population and its seeming indifference to the presence of humans, asked the city what was being done about the issue. The answer was found with the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation department, which is responsible for overseeing the park and has attempted to address the raccoon problems in the area for more than a decade.

George Tatge, the county’s manager of beaches, says the issues stem from the fact that some park visitors encourage the behavior of the raccoons.

“It’s been an issue the entire time I’ve been going to that park — for the past 20 years, that I can recall,” Tatge said. “It’s been a very popular place for the public to see the raccoons.”

Those who are enamored by the raccoons have a tendency to feed them, which diminishes the animals’ natural fear of humans and encourages them to seek food from people during the day. About 10 years ago, the county first began an educational effort to prevent people from feeding the raccoons. Despite that push — which included installing signs and asking law enforcement to keep an eye out for rogue raccoon feeders — the issue has not subsided.

The issue has seemingly gotten worse in the past few months, Tatge said, because of the increased tourist activity. Although the county does not track the fluctuating raccoon popula-

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Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. tion, more people visit the park during the height of season, many of whom are from out of town and are less familiar with the county’s policy regarding feeding animals. In addition, the increased waste produced by visitors becomes a source of food for raccoons.

The well-fed animals also reproduce more and have bigger litters. They learn how to forage for food in urban settings by approaching humans, digging through trash cans and even nicking food from picnic baskets. This becomes not only a nuisance, Tatge says, but also a safety hazard — any wild animal that’s unafraid of humans poses a threat.

The county is now going beyond education to address the issue. Over the past several months, it has worked to reduce the population by trapping some animals. In addition, it’s at-

tempting to manage the trash cans in the park more effectively. The county is now placing fewer bins in more carefully considered locations to protect the garbage from the animals, and is experimenting with a variety of wildlife-proof receptacles.

The goal, Tatge said, is not to eliminate the raccoon population. He knows that, regardless of the risks they might pose, they’re still an appealing sight for some visitors. Instead, the county hopes to manage the population and reinforce behaviors that make it safe for raccoons to coexist with humans.

“A well-behaved raccoon has a natural fear of man and feeds at night; it doesn’t rely on humans to survive,” Tatge said. “When I see behavior that matches that, I know that we’ve been pretty successful.”

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HISTORIC RUN The Sarasota Christian School softball team captured its first Class 2A-Region 3 regional title and Final Four berth May 5.

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Cardinal Mooney runner Cal Davison Turner won a pair of medals at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championships May 2, in Jacksonville, finishing fourth in the 1,600-meter run and sixth in the 3,200.

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Riverview High senior sprinter Richie James crossed the finish line in 22.08 seconds to finish fifth at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships May 3, in Jacksonville.

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The St. Martha’s Dads’ Club defeated the Cardinal Mooney Dads’ Club 40-32 in the 4th annual Fruitville Cup basketball game May 2.

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ODA’s Tre Gregory cleared 13 feet to finish fourth at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championships.

ROSTER Jessica Bender Audrey Bennet Natalie Briggs McKenzie Clark Audra King Savanna King McKenzie Lantz Alyssa Miller Caris Miller Cheyenne Miller Devyn Mullins Emily Raber Kaylynn Snyder

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Prior to May 5, the Sarasota Christian softball team had not played for a regional title since 2004. The girls captured their first Final Four berth with a 7-6 victory over Vero Beach Master’s Academy.

ARASOTA — Savanna King stood just off second base and held her breath.

Clinging to a one-run lead, the Sarasota Christian senior waited in nervous anticipation. The Lady Blazers were two outs away from making school history and landing a berth in the Final Four.

King couldn’t think of a better way to close out her final season on the diamond.

But, it wasn’t until Sarasota Christian pitcher Cheyenne Miller forced a groundout and pop out to shortstop to close out the game and the stadium began to erupt that King realized what she had just witnessed.

With tears in her eyes, King ran and jumped onto her younger sister, Audra, in celebration, as Sarasota Christian captured its first Class 2ARegion 3 title in school history with a 7-6 victory over Vero Beach Master’s Academy May 5. It was the Lady Blazers’ second-consecutive one-run victory of the regional tournament.

“I cried. I was so happy,” King says. “I hoped for it. I thought we had a really good chance of making it to states because we have an awesome team. It’s shocking, really. It’s an amazing feeling.

“It’s really exciting, especially since it’s my last year,” King says. “It’s an awesome reward.”

The Lady Blazers, who made their first regional final appearance since 2004, had a fiverun lead heading into the top of the seventh inning, but a couple of errors kept Sarasota Christian on its heels.

But Sarasota Christian was able to regain its composure in time to secure its first state tournament berth.

“It’s exciting just to make history,” shortstop McKenzie Lantz says. “Going to states is always exciting.”

“I told them after the game that I really don’t need that much excitement,” coach Dallas Miller says. “It doesn’t need to be that close. But that’s part of having a young team. You’re going to make those mistakes.”

With the win, Sarasota Christian earned a berth in the Class 2A state semifinals May 7, at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach.

Prior to the start of the season, Miller didn’t envision he would be standing in the parking lot outside the Lady Blazers’ softball field May 6 loading up a pair of vans and preparing to drive three hours across the state for the state tournament.

A combination of youth and the fact that Sarasota Christian had never advanced out of the regional tournament didn’t bode well in Miller’s eyes. But, slowly, everything came together and, before long, the District 9 champion Lady Blazers were in the middle of a historic run.

“My expectation was for us to see how far we could get in the regional tournament,” Miller says. “We won the district title, which was goal No. 1. Then we got the opportunity to play in the regional final, and I had never coached that game. It’s been all firsts.”

Sarasota Christian faced defending state champion St. Petersburg Canterbury School of Florida in the state semifinals. The Lady Crusaders were 20-6 heading into the contest, having outscored their opponents 26-0 in the regional tournament.

Sarasota Christian was all too familiar with St. Petersburg Canterbury School of Florida, as the Lady Crusaders have eliminated the Lady Blazers from the regional tournament each of the past three seasons.

“I’m nervous for the girls,” Miller says. “I’ve been fortunate to play and coach at a high level and go to national tournaments. They’ve never been here before. It’s our first time and I’m looking forward to it. That’s why we play.

“I always tell them life’s too short,” Miller says.

“You have to enjoy the moment. It’s good to be nervous. You just have to channel those nerves and go out and play and excel. We’ve put them in positions and situations so they’ll have success.”

Several of the Sarasota Christian players, including Lantz, were familiar with the state championship atmosphere, having played in the state championship for basketball in February. Although the sports may be completely different, the girls are hoping to use that familiarity to their advantage.

“It calms my nerves,” Lantz says. “I just know

Cheyenne Miller has pitched every game for Sarasota Christian this season, including the team’s first state semifinal May 7. it’s about playing. There’s not as much pressure.

We just have to go in having confidence and know that this game could be your last and play the best we can.”

Results from Sarasota Christian’s state semifinal game were unavailable as of press time Wednesday. Be sure to check YourObserver.com to see how the Lady Blazers fared. The winner will face the winner of the other semifinal between Grandview Prep and Aucilla Christian in the state championship at 1:35 p.m. May 8.

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@yourobserver. com.

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WEEKLYROUNDUP 2014 SARASOTA CUP One hundred and forty-five teams hit the field for the 2014 Sarasota Cup April 25 through April 27, at five field locations throughout Sarasota and Venice.

The FC Sarasota U13 girls went 3-0, defeating Treasure Coast United TCU 3-2 to win the championship. The FC Sarasota Cup U15 boys also won their division, going 3-0 and defeating the West Florida Flames 2-1 in the B bracket championship.

Other FC Sarasota top performers include: • U9 boys 1-1 • U10 boys blue 1-1 • U14 boys 1-1-1 • U10 girls 1-1-0

FSRA SWEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS The Sarasota Crew rowing team captured its fourthconsecutive state championship at the FSRA Sweep Championships April 26 and April 27, at Nathan Benderson Park.

The Crew defeated 41 other clubs from across the state.

The team returns to action in the USRowing Southeast Junior District Championships May 10 and May 11, at Nathan Benderson Park.

Right: Cardinal Mooney senior Cassidy Marryott celebrates with her mother, Mary, following her state championship in the girls Varsity 8+.

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Wesley Chapel’s Dominika Burbul sends a shot up the field past a Cape Coral defender.

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+ New College to vie for national title The New College coed sailing team qualified for the 2014 ICSA National Intercollegiate Sailing Championship June 3 through June 6, at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The team finished sixth out of 10 teams in the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Championship April 26 and April 27, in Jacksonville, to earn a berth in the national championships.

This will be the first time New College, which edged past N.C. State, Georgia Tech, Rollins College and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, has competed in a national championship athletic event.

“We all went as one team, one family, and with our team spirit and improvement in the sport of sailing, we accomplished what seemed impossible when I started coaching here,” coach Hillary Noble says.

+ Runners lace up to benefit center Nearly 250 runners of all ages gathered together for the inaugural Pinwheel 5K

run to benefit the Family Partnership Center April 19, at Nathan Benderson Park.

The event featured a traditional 5K run, an elite fitness challenge and children’s races.

Sarasota’s Seth Kaufman won the men’s division in 17 minutes, 22 seconds, while Sarasota’s Arielle Gaydosh won the women’s division in 23:01.

Other top finishers include: Mark Steve (second) Rylee Vole (second) Didier Saba (third) Jessica Chaney (third) Kids’ Dash Winners include: 3 to 4 years Zachary Olah Savannah Bellemere 5 to 6 years Noah Baylor Leah Barton 7 to 9 years Ryan Swenson Larissa Lewandowski 10 to 12 years Colin Castro Lalita Gardafalo

+ Sarasota Sailors come up short The Sarasota High baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 2-1 extra-inning loss to Tarpon Springs East Lake in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 30.

KUDOS + Golden Girl Emily Harding

Sarasota High senior Emily Harding captured a pair of state titles at the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships May 3, in Jacksonville.

Harding ran a personal best 4 minutes, 51.61 seconds to win the 1,600-meter run by nearly two seconds. She returned to the track later that day to claim the state title in the 800, finishing in 2:15.12 to edge past Miami

The district champion Sailors were held to just three base hits.

East Lake and Sarasota both scratched across a run in the fourth inning.

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Carol City’s Julia Porter (2:15.43).

Harding also helped the 4x800 relay team capture a fifth-place medal.

Four other Sarasota athletes made the podium at the state championships. Zack Summerall was third in the 1,600 (4:13.21) and seventh in the 800 (1:55.72).

Adam Bradtmueller was seventh in the 1,600 (4:18.39), while Angelina Grebe was seventh in the 3,200 (11:25.11).

Corey Williams finished eighth in the long jump with a mark of 21 feet, 7 inches.

inning, but was unable to score.

The Eagles scored the game-winning run on a double in the 10th inning.

Sarasota loses nine seniors from this year’s squad, which finished the season 24-5.

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The place The Out-ofDoor Academy’s Madison Shaw finished at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championships May 2, in Jacksonville.

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The time in seconds Cardinal Mooney’s Demardre Patterson ran the 200meter dash to finish eighth at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championships May 2, in Jacksonville.

38 feet, 10 inches The distance Riverview High’s Alison Gollnick posted to finish fourth in the shot put at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships May 3, in Jacksonville.

The number of medals Casagrande won at this year’s state meet.

The time Casagrande posted to win the 3,200-meter run at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championships May 2, in Jacksonville.

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Dave and Sherin Shepard, who are also known as “Carlee and Charlie the Clowns.”

The United States Postal Service celebrated the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with the unveiling of its limited edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps Monday, at the Ringling Museum.

The ceremony was held in front of the Cà d’Zan and included clowns, circus cars and a first day of issue sale. The pane of 16 self-adhesive stamps features reproductions of eight original 19th- and 20th-century circus posters used to promote the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

During the 19th century, lithography became the medium preferred by poster artists. The original posters that the stamps depict were not modest; they were eye-popping with colorful, bold drawings of elephants and clowns. These larger-than-life posters, which were 42 inches by 28 inches, would be put up in multiple sheets. From two sheets to 100, the posters would often cover entire sides of buildings.

At the ceremony, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors member Ellen Williams and executive director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Steven High helped unveil the stamps by putting together a jumbo puzzle of the stamps.

“We hope people will proudly display these new stamps on their cards, letters and packages,” said High. “And, just like the circus does, we hope they [the stamps] will bring joy, wonder and amazement into the lives of everyone who received them.”

Kayla Meyers and Artis Montgomery take a photo at the photo booth.

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Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams

MIND GAMES Seven Sarasota Christian School students will compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition May 28 to May 31, at Iowa State University. In April, the team of 11th-grade students placed first at the state competition in Orlando for the sixth consecutive year. They were one of four teams Sarasota Christian School sent to the State competition.

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Temple Beth Sholom Schools students donated fresh vegetables to All Faiths Food Bank’s Sprout Truck Wednesday.

The vegetables came from the school’s community garden, which students and teachers run. The second- and third-graders donated kale, radishes and cucumbers. The donation goes toward All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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The Sarasota County School District is one of eight districts nationally awarded Farm to School Implementation Grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. The $100,000 grant will be used over the next two years to support and enhance existing programs, such as school gardens and field trips, that teach healthy eating and bring local produce to school cafeteria menus.

Although sixth-grader Nina Edelsbacher aspires to become a scientist, she also loves art and recently received the Best in Show award for her submission to Embracing Our Differences’ Everything is Equal art contest.

The international show, located in downtown Sarasota’s Island Park, exhibits original work by artists and runs until June 1.

Nina’s piece was chosen from more than 6,000 submissions from 52 countries. Her piece is a circle with the words “Choose a corner if you are different.”

“I wanted to focus on the simplicity of equality,” she says. “A circle has no corners,

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Bay Haven makes math fun with Magical Math Connections Day Bay Haven School of Basics Plus held its inaugural Magical Math Connections Day Friday, May 2. The afternoon event was made possible with the help of University of South Florida undergraduate students studying education.

New College students taught Bay Haven students new fun ways to do math.

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The 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returned Sunday to Siesta Key Beach. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson’s “Bonfire” won the Judges’ Choice Award, while “Where’s the Peanut?” by Daniella Rivra, Gabija Labandauskaite and Daria Mukleicz won People’s Choice Youth award.

Cash prizes were awarded to winners in each category thanks to the prize sponsors: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Siesta Key Village Association, Sun Garden Cafe, Visit Sarasota County, Best Western Plus: Siesta Key, Ocean Potion Sunscreen and Education First.

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation and the Pelican Press presented the event.

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“The Palace of the Crystal Vortex,” by Cliff Richardson, took home first place in the Adult Miscellaneous and People’s Choice Adult categories.

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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Sara DeSoto Chapter honored Longboat Key resident Col. John Saputo May 1, at the Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota. Saputo received the Seven Seals Award and Medal of Honor for his years of military service, philanthropic efforts, character and commitment to his country and his support of veterans.

Florida House Rep. Ron Reagan and Dave McCormick presented Saputo with the award, the organization’s highest honor.

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City of Sarasota celebrates Arbor Day at Brookside Left: Mayor Shannon Snyder helps Vanessa Tase Sueiro.

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Early-morning walk raises money for March of Dimes Residents helped raise money for babies at the March of Dimes "March for Babies" April 26. The walk started and finished at J.D. Hamel Park, where participants enjoyed hot dogs, donuts, snow cones and music after walking along Sarasota Bay. March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on ending premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

Brookside Middle School students and the city of Sarasota celebrated Arbor Day Friday, May 2. Local organizations, including Mote Marine Laboratory, visited the school to educate students on the importance of nature.

After the morning activities, students gathered outside where Mayor Shannon Snyder declared May 2 Arbor Day in the city of Sarasota.

The celebration also included the planting of three trees donated by Biological Tree Services, in honor of the school’s three grades.

“Just like you, these trees will grow,” said Public Works Department General Manager Todd Kucharski.

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Coral Cove sells for $3.48 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 21 and April 25.

A home in Coral Cove tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Alan and Laurene Ross, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7422 Periwinkle Drive to Gregory and Renata Hayes, of Simsbury, Conn., for $3.48 million. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,564 square feet of living area.

1,830 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $435,000 in 2009.

Pelican Cove

Irwin Jones, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 271 condominium at 1505 Pelican Point Drive to William Watt and Karen Watt, trustees, of Riverside, Conn., for $400,000.

Built in 1978, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,842 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $320,000 in 1999.

Steven Ross, of Osprey, Virginia Minello, of Jacksonville, and Patricia Kubiac, of Canfield, Ohio, sold their Unit 265 condominium at 1510 Pelican Point Drive to Stephen and Roberta Bonfilio, of Minnetonka, Minn., for $245,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 1,216 square feet of living area.

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John and Susan Beausang, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1640 Bayview Drive to Brian and Ailish Murphy, of Sarasota, for $1,525,000. Built in 1968, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,891 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.55 million in 2008.

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Clyde and Juanita Connell, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., sold their Unit 1601 condominium at 555 S. Gulfstream Ave. to Joanne Barker, of Washington, D.C., for $1.25 million. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two halfbaths and 2,143 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1.1 million in 2006.

This home at 1640 Bayview Drive has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,891 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,525,000.

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Hudson Landings

William and M. Pauline Martin, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 802 condominium at 1921 Monte Carlo Drive to Bill and Alyson Nguyen, of Sarasota, for $1 million. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,857 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 2007.

1350 Main

Donald Faust Jr., trustee, of Spring City, Pa., sold the Unit 1602 condominium at

1350 Main St. to Ann Moore, trustee, of Elkhart, Ind., for $885,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,725 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $700,000 in 2010.

Samuel and Teresa Swope, of Titusville, sold their Unit 868 condominium at 868 Hudson Ave. to Carl Caruso and Liza Caruso, trustees, of Sarasota, for $635,000.

Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,387 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $637,500 in 2004.

Eagles Point at the Landings

A. Terry and Mariann Moss, of Polk, Iowa, sold their Unit 204 condominium at 5440 Eagles Point Circle to Charlene Lind-

ner, trustee, of Cincinnati, for $570,000.

Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,603 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $634,000 in 2005.

George and Susan Ritzer sold their Unit 302 condominium at 5450 Eagles Point Circle to Jack Kahgan, of Sarasota, for $550,000. Built in 1998, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,514 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $675,500 in 2005.

Alinari

Sylvester Bonarti and Maria DiazBonarti, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 1001 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail to Richard and Mary DeAlto, of Mahwah, N.J., for $553,500. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and

Douglas and Sharyn Chapman, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1219 Sharswood Lane to Steven and Karen Hagan, of Sarasota, for $2,104,500. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,765 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1,802,000 in 2010.

Siesta Beach

Jerold and Linda Ruschau, of Maineville, Ohio, sold their home at 5145 Oxford Drive to Wayne Pollack and Margaret Pollack, trustees, of Sarasota, for $1.35 million. Built in 1953, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,375 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1 million in 2008.

Royal Palm Harbor

Salvatore Randazzese, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1248 Northport Drive to David and Michelle Leon, of Siesta Key, for $960,000. Built in 1959, it has three bed-

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued

by Sarasota County and city of Sarasota for the week of April 21 through April 25, in order of dollar amounts.

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650 45th St. Addition 770 S. Palm Ave. Alterations 1774 Cherokee Drive Remodel 990 Blvd. of the Arts Remodel

3322 Spanish Oak Terrace Alterations 340 S. Palm Ave. Renovations 770 Indian Beach Lane Renovations 750 N. Tamiami Trail Remodel 2605 Martin St. Re-roof 428 Sapphire Drive Pool Cage

Applicant

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Daryle Worthington Anna Dawson, trustee Maruice Kosko Geraldine Rothman-Serot, trustee Gerald Reifman Nora Duffy Frederick Mahler Jr. Emanuel Lauria Ruth Wooten Larry Wickless

$75,000 $35,300 $32,000

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$31,500 $24,953 $20,000 $20,000 $15,000 $13,000 $12,803

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4822 Ocean Blvd.

4612 Pine Harrier Drive 5125 Kestral Park Place 4194 Hearthstone Drive 408 Pine Ranch Trail 4039 Westbourne Circle 1922 Brookhaven Drive 1526 Pelican Point Drive 7315 Periwinkle Drive 1125 N. Lake Shore Drive

Renovation Re-roof Re-roof Re-roof Re-roof Re-roof Re-roof Renovation Remodel Panels

Peter Newman Dorothy Morgan Deborah Moore Linda Roessler John Garbade Patricia Baker Suzanne Sherman George Ubogy Edward Stevenson Hugh Culverhouse

Sarasota Beach

Robert Hinkle and Brenda Hinkle, trustees, of Purcellville, Va., sold the home at 224 Island Circle to Dawn and John Skinner, of Lovettsville, Va., for $850,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,423 square feet of

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-504-5019

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5939 Tidewood Ave # 10 #A3996636 $189,900 Pamela Wall

Venice 941-493-2500 941-223-6055

4665 Chase Oaks Dr #A3991871 $4,500 David Perkowski

8250 Sanderling Rd #A3940236 $11,500,000 Linda Dickinson & Kelly Quigley

33 S Gulfstream Ave # 401 #A3990860 $259,000 Donald Geikie

1221 N Palm Ave # 204 #A3996258 $187,000 Paul Desantis

Sarasota 941-552-4200 941-416-0932

5400 Ocean Blvd # 17-4 #A3997278 $3,100 Lisa Gullick

665 N Owl Dr #A3985454 $2,825,000 Gloria Totti-Cervoni

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1366 Roberts Bay Ln #A3956115 $2,385,000 Alix Wexler PA

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living area. It previously sold for $625,000 in 2009.

Oscar and Karen Martinez sold their home at 449 Avenida Del Norte to 449 Avenida Del Norte LLC for $450,000. Built in 1952, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,234 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $430,000 in 2004.

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Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-356-8457

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-875-3699

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339 Wild Pine Way #N5781829 $299,500 Susan Brooker

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7558 Fairway Woods Dr # 306 #A3996002 $225,000 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

2111 Cass St #A3992670 $164,900 Cynthia Hales

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rooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,064 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.11 million in 2004.

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Siesta Isles

Jerell Weiss, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 5303 Cape Leyte Drive to Joel Fried, of Sarasota, for $830,400. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,563 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 1985.

Rupert and Gertraud Haydn sold their home at 940 Contento Drive to Brian and LouAnn Klingeulhutz, of Waconia, Minn., for $700,000. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,976 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $260,000 in 1992.

Peppertree Bay

Joanne McElliogott, of Armonk, N.Y., sold the Units 115A and 116A condominiums at 1157 W. Peppertree Drive to Lawrence Baxter, of Pelham, N.Y., for $545,000. Built in 1974, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,199 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2010.

Harbor Towers Yacht and Racquet Club

Norman Rittenhouse, trustee, sold the Unit PH19 condominium at 5855 Midnight Pass Road to Richard and Kathleen Johnson, of Arlington Heights, Ill., for $425,000. Built in 1976, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,404 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $125,000 in 1990.

Crescent Arms

Nicholas and Elizabeth Paparodis, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 305-N condominium at 6310 Midnight Pass Road to John Socinski, trustee, of Rutland, Vt., for

$410,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 894 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $100,000 in 1981.

+ SMH makes top 150 places to work in health care

Our House at the Beach

George and Charlotte Budahazy sold their Unit C-205 condominium at 1093 Lake House Circle to Karen Budahazy, of Ontario, Canada, for $405,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,352 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $100,000 in 1987.

4,000 staff members and 800 affiliated physicians. It was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list in 2013 and was also ranked No. 1 for overall care in the Bradenton-SarasotaNorth Port region.

Becker’s Healthcare has named Sarasota Memorial Health Care System one of its 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare for 2014.

Each year, Becker’s Healthcare publishes its list of “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” a compilation of notable hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other health care organizations.

To develop the list, the Becker’s Healthcare editorial team conducted research, considered nominations and evaluated organizations based on their benefits, workplace culture, professional development opportunities and previous recognition for workplace excellence.

“We are honored to be included on this list,” said Sarasota Memorial CEO Gwen MacKenzie. “It’s a real tribute to our excellent managers and leaders who strive to provide a great work environment — one that promotes excellence and compassion.”

The announcement was made just as Sarasota Memorial and other health care organizations across the nation kick off Nurses’ Week, a celebration that spotlights excellence in nursing May 6 through May 12. Sarasota Memorial is hosting a full slate of activities this week, capped off by a ceremony honoring its Nurses and Patient Care Techs of Excellence.

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Boca Siesta

Michael Carns, of Sarasota, sold his Unit 103 condominium at 5911 Midnight Pass Road to Marie Munoz, of Sarasota, for $385,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,447 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $155,000 in 1984.

Tortuga Beach

Franklin and Patricia Peck, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 105 condominium at 8710 Midnight Pass Road to Gregory Young, of Northville, Mich., for $375,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,012 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $190,000 in 1997.

Midnight Cove

Ronald Laughman, of Mason, Ohio, sold his Unit 811 condominium at 1200 Midnight Cove II Place to SouthTowns Development LLC for $340,000. Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths and 860 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2004.

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+ Goodwill books it to new location on Derek Avenue Goodwill Manasota will relocate its bookstore at 5880 Bee Ridge Road to 5831 Derek Ave. in Sarasota.

The new 2,000-square-foot location will feature more than 40,000 books, with more than 500 new titles stocked daily. The store will also offer DVDs and CDs and a children’s reading nook.

“It is exciting to open a new chapter for our bookstores,” said Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota. “The opening of the Clark bookstore continues our tradition of making books affordable to readers of all ages and of our commitment to literacy.”

The bookstore opened in 1999 and was the first freestanding Goodwill bookstore. The former bookstore will remain as a donation drop-off center.

The new bookstore’s hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Sarasota Chamber honors corporate partner, leaders The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Sarasota County held its Celebrating Outstanding Leadership Awards luncheon April 29. Chamber members and Leadership Sarasota alumni gathered to recognized Corporate Partner of the Year Sun Hydrolics and Robert Ludwig, Mary Beth and Jim Bos and Charles Hines.

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TEMPERATURES

Record Temperatures High

Low

High

Low

Wednesday, April 30

88

Thursday, May 1

87

73

93 (1970)

46 (1916)

70

92 (1953)

48 (1921)

Friday, May 2

83

71

92 (2010)

49 (1921)

Saturday, May 3

76

65

95 (1990)

46 (1925)

Sunday, May 4

84

58

94 (1991)

48 (1929)

Monday, May 5

88

62

92 (2002)

49 (1971)

Tuesday, May 6

86

64

94 (2002)

47 (1945)

AVERAGE GULF WATER TEMPERATURE: 77 SUNRISE / SUNSET

RAINFALL Wednesday, April 30

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Thursday, May 1

0.00

Friday, May 2

3.38

Saturday, May 3

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Sunset

Thursday, May 8

6:47a

8:08p

0.60

Friday, May 9

6:46a

8:08p

Sunday, May 4

0.00

Saturday, May 10

6:45a

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Monday, May 5

0.00

Sunday, May 11

6:45a

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Tuesday, May 6

0.00

Monday, May 12

6:44a

8:10p

Tuesday, May 13

6:43a

8:10p

Wednesday, May 14

6:43a

8:11p

Year-to-date: 2014 2013

15.31 in. 7.48 in.

Month-to-date: 2014 2013

3.98 in. 1.35 in.

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05-08-14

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Items Under $200 For Sale ANTIQUE COUCH from Vermont: carved wood legs and arms, $200. (941) 924−5093.

BAR STOOLS. Pair of natural wood with backs, beige cloth seats, $150. (941) 359−6665.

BRAIDED RUG and two runners: medium green, $90. Area rug: 5x7, blovk pattern, $25. 371-0848.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales OUR BOOKS 1/2 Price BEE RIDGE BOOKS 4104 Bee Ridge Road Bee Ridge Plaza Trade-In your Paperbacks 941-377-8998

Help Wanted

HIDE-A-BED: CREAM, excellent condition $99.

309-212-6205.

HP OFFICE Jet G85 Printer Scanner Fax, only $80.

941-400-6232.

JIGSAW PUZZLES (10): 500-1,000/pieces. Used once. Cost $6-$14. Sell $2/ea. Choose one or all.

941-355-3747.

PATIO FURNITURE: 7 piece metal good/excellent cond. $195. 941−330−3130.

REFRIGERATOR: FRIGIDAIRE, double door, stainless steel, 36”W, $199. 941-954-8728.

TV: SAMSUNG, 27”, perfect picture and sound, $100. 941-383-1789.

VIDEO PLAYER: Emerson 20” TV/VHS with 12 Western VHS movies, $50. 260-908-0972.

VINTAGE JOHN D MacDonald set of 22 paperbacks $30, set of 5 hardcover $40. (941)504-0165.

WHITE FRAMED futon, $100. 42” Square glasstable, $40. 10/cu.ft. Tow-behind garden dump cart, $60. 941-358-5186.

Autos For Sale Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 2010 Suzuki SX4, AWD, NEW, 21K/miles, $10988 2011 Kia Forte EX, FACTORY WARRANTY, 56K/miles, $10988 2007 Kia Spectra EX, 87K/miles, $6988 2002 Chevy Express G1500, work van, $6988 2004 Toyota Camry LE, 95K/miles, $8988 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 38/K miles, like new, $11988 2006 Pontiac G6 GT, 71K/miles, $9988 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 75K/miles, $5988 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, clean CARFAX, $2988 2003 Buick LeSabre Custom, 76K/miles, $6988 2003 GMC Yukon, extra clean, $7988 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 61K/miles, like new, $8988

Merchandise Wanted CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280.

Pools/Spas HOT TUB seats 5, with lounger, 110 or 220 volt.

Never used. Can deliver. Sacrifice $1895.

941-462-0633.

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

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

GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES JUST $185 PER PERSON ***

Your Mini-Vacation Includes: • Check-in Sunday through Wednesday only • Gulfside accommodations for 2 nights* • Continental Breakfast • Dinner 1 evening ($27 voucher) at your choice of 6 local restaurants plus additional 10% off 2nd evening dinner at The Turtle Club.** • Lunch 1 day ($12 voucher) at your choice of 6 local restaurants plus additional lunch per person at The Turtle Club.** • Admission to 1 of 4 local attractions (Some attractions may require additional fees)

CALL (800) 243-9076 or (239) 597-3144 9225 Gulfshore Drive North, Naples, Florida 34108

HOUSECLEANER FOR apartments and houses.

P/T. Must have own transportation. $10/hr. Ask for Dave, 941-924-8988.

LITIGATION SECRETARY - 2+ yrs exp in construction/civil lit, type 65+ wpm; Proficient in MS Office 2010 – Word, Outlook, Excel; heavy transcription; job includes but is not limited to; transcription, filing, scheduling, calendaring, faxing, copying, e-filing & e-service etc. Benefits offered: health ins, disability insurance, Personal/Sick time, vacation, 401K, profit sharing, etc. Fax resume to: Walters Levine, Attn: Administrator 941-361-3023.

P/T CLEANING HELP. 7:30p.m.-10:30p.m., 3-6 evenings per week. Sarasota/ Bradenton locations. $9 to start. 440-552-6506.

* Available through December 17, 2014. Holidays and weekends excluded.

Based on double occupancy. Tax, tip & resort fees extra.

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

Bayside condominiums available at different rates. ** An 18% gratuity may be added by lunch and dinner vendors. ***Limited to one per customer.

FOR RESERVATIONS,

EXPERIENCED NAIL TECH. Excellent opportunity to take over established clientele at upscale Longboat Key salon. 941-387-9807.

LOOKING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER to facilitate communication among Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing students and their hearing peers; the classroom teacher and other personnel for a public charter school in Sarasota.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and deaf culture, or other related courses for interpreting skills. Knowledge, skills and abilities: 1. Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (FRID) Quality Assurance Screening (QA) Level III 2. Florida Educational Interpreters Evaluation 3. Other equivalent interpreter evaluation.

Hours and salary will be determined with school representatives.

Please FAX resume to: 941.484.2150

Things To Do

P/T EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST AND NAIL TECH needed for a high quality salon on Siesta Key. Candidates need to possess 5 years experience and excel in all aspects of hair styling and nail services. Please send resume to: sassyhair1@verizon.net 140551

FREE 25 Wooden Pallets 40x44. You pick up.

(941) 349−1911 GLASS SHOWER Doors for tub enclosure, all hardware, $50.00. Also, 2 Grab Bars $35.00.

(941) 349 5417.

Commercial Property For Rent OFFICE: DESIREABLE South Trail location. Near the Oaks and Palmer Ranch. Single or double office space in attractive 1st floor suite. Shared reception area, conference room, kitchen. Copier and mail collection services can be provided. $350/mo, including utilities. 941-923-4276.

ACT! MODEL! NOW! Looking for new faces for print, motion pictures, TV commercials. Children, adults, senior. “A” Rating w/BBB. 813-902-1722.

BRUSH GUARD. Factory Toyota for ’98 4 Runner.

Good Cond. Black. $100. (941)927−1421.

ENTERTAINMENT STAND. Two tier contemporary blk/glass, $35. 941−330−3190.

FB PILATES Fitness Gym with tension bands. $99.

941-726-2052.

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

Call 941-907-8141.

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

STONEHAVEN CONDO. 3BR/2BA/1CG, 1252 sq. ft., washer and dryer. Ground floor. Immaculate.

Lanai and storage. $192,500. Pat 941-926-4732.

Homes For Rent LUXOR MHP $500/mo. - 1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034 PARK TRACE Estates, Osprey: 3BR/3BA, 2CG, private courtyard pool home, near Pine View School, Legacy Trail. $2400/mo. 941-284-6899.

Homes For Sale FORECLOSURE: 4BR/2BA, garage and pool.

Excellent Location, Riverview High School Area.

3.5% Down, good credit, includes renovation financing. $229,900. Call Thomas Bangerter at 941-587-6187. Michael Saunders & Company.

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

25 Years Experience - References available

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals LANDLORD ALERT!! We have Tenant’s!!!

Wanted: 1-3BR Homes/Condos, Furnished or Unfurnished. Siesta Key Realty Incorporated, 941-349-8900, www.siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

MAKE YOUR PHONE RING

Team Up With Classifieds

Please mention code “PEL” when making your reservation.

Condos For Sale

BY OWNER. Fairway Woods, turnkey, 2BR/2BA, $225,000. 920-609-4518.

SIESTA BEACH Vacation. Reserve rentals now!

1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos and homes.

Monthly/seasonal. Summer specials. Siesta Key Realty 941-349-8900. siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

955-4888

Adult Care Services CNA AVAILABLE for home health care. I have worked with Dystonia, Quadriplegic, RSD, APD and end stage hospice clients in their homes. Call me for dependable, affordable care for your loved one. Rachelle, (941) 345−2586.

OVER 30 VEHICLES IN STOCK ALL CARS SERVICED “LIKE NEW” Financing Available

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Autos Wanted WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Boats Boat Are Selling Very Well. Sold out again.

We Need Your Boat. www.Islandboatsales.net We also Buy Boats. 941-228-3489, Call Dave, Owner.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD PRICE First 15 words ............. $17.50 per week Each Add’l word ...............................50¢ 15% DISCOUNT for 4 week Run Yellow color $5 per Week Reserved Space Border as low as $3 per Week LP Reserved Space Call: 955-4888 Email: classified@yourobserver.com Online: www.YourObserver.com

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2014

This week’s Cryptogram answers

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Furnishings BRAND NEW Serta Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. Willing to sacrifice for $150. Need to sell quickly!

(941)387-4810.

955.4888

1. We have diced carrots, cauliflower, fine lettuces and rutabagas, which are all good vegetables.

Now let’s bring in the peas corps.

2. A parallelogram, a rectangle and an octahedron were discussing their political views. An oblong arrived and commented: “This must be the Trilateral Commission!”

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Adult Care Services

Adult Care Services

Cleaning

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

IN-HOME ASSISTED LIVING. Why leave the safety, beauty and comfort of your own home to receive professional, affordable and compassionate care? You don’t need to! ElderCare Services provides complete customized care perfectly tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle. Services include, but not limited to, homemaking, transportation, running errands, meal prep., medication supervision, 24/7 medical staffing, and more.

Please call 377-4465 for more info. or visit us on the web @ eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.#30211372

RETIRED RN. Transportation, medication monitoring, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Compassionate TLC. 941-266-6012, Kathi.

SUNSHINE CLEANING: Residential and Commercial. 15 Years Experience. Great References and Prices. Call Rita 941-536-3751.

MITCHELL HANDYMAN. Painting, Carpentry, Tile, Pressure Cleaning. Total Home Improvements, Repairs. Small and large! 941-284-8488.

Air Conditioning

Computer Services

GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.

COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support. H/W & S/W problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech. Navy trained electronics tech veteran. 941-225-0046.

OWN A MAC/iPHONE/iPAD? MacTutor has 21+ years experience teaching Apple products.

I speak English, not “Geek”! (941) 812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

The Observer Group P.O. Box 2234 Sarasota, FL 34230-2234

BEST HOUSEKEEPER Responsible, reliable, organized and extremely detailed. Experienced for more than 15 years.

Great References. Call Edna (678) 913−6250

ALBERTO’S REFINISHING Of Fine Furniture, Antiques, Gold Leaf, Cane, Rush, Upholstery.

Quality Work. Call: 941-296-5427.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

Ads may also be emailed to: classified@yourobserver.com Or placed on the web at: classifieds.yourobserver.com

NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED. NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING IN FREE-BEE SECTION.

DOGGY HOTEL/GROOMING. 24 Hour Daycare.

FREE Daycare with groom (we are the best).

3925 Brown Avenue behind Sleep King. doggyhotel.net 941-554-4620.

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

FRESH BREEZE Home Cleaning Service Accepting NEW accounts. Insured and Bonded. Great References. Phone: (941)929-4977.

20 YRS. EXPERIENCE

Pressure Cleaning

HOUSE CLEANING, housekeeping, pet sitting, window washing. Excellent services by European couple. 941-350-8072.

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS

ND SPARKLE. We are a family business experienced in both home and office cleaning great rates. Call for a quote. 941-330-4466. Email: norgrasi@hotmail.com

DRYWALL, TEXTURE AND PAINT. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

AIR CONDITIONING

Pet Services

AUTHORITY ONE PRESSURE WASHING: Residential and Commercial. ECO Cleaning.

Roofs, lanais, pool areas, etc. Roof coating also.

941-251-5948.

JACK'S DETAILED Pressure Washing.

Handyman Services, Odd Jobs, Errands.

941-979-7095. E-mail: kwantj@yahoo.com

ATTORNEY

HEAT BUSTERS

CLEANING

WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

singleturtle@aol.com

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

941-518-8550

• One Time, Weekly, Monthly • Res./Comm. • Move Ins/Outs • Carpet Cleaning • References • Free Est. ★ Very Affordable Rates ★

Ph. 376-4228

Law Office of

Prompt, Professional A/C/ Service

ADDY’S CLEANING SERVICE

Call Liz for the Best Price

552-5766

www.heatbusters.net 139696

Lic# CAC1816809

Sharon M. Guy

Office in Palmer Ranch 8586 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

3687954-01

Move Ins/Move Outs

House/Condo/Office Cleaning Carpet & Floor Care FREE ESTIMATES Lic. # 46264

Classified Ads Bring Results 941-955-4888

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

AUTO SERVICE

Full Service Scratch & Dent or Collision Service We do it all. We get it right!

941-923-2564

138939

Allow me to do my very best for you!

Gulf Gate Drive Barber Shop

8:30-6 Sat. 8:30-3

139761

Place Your Ad Online 24/7 classifieds.yourobserver.com ALUMINUM

www.GulfGateDriveBarberShop.com

BOAT SERVICES DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SMS Mobile Marine Service GPS/Fishfinder Installation • Outboards I/O’s • Inboards Call for appointment • 941-232-3523 CERTIFIED & INSURED

Marine Clean Boats & Yachts

Insured

139308

Yoder Aluminum Inc. 15505 Lemon Fish Dr. Bradenton, FL 34202 Office 941-650-9790

139763

941-228-0333

ESTABLISHED 1975!

Dustin Yoder yoderaluminum@gmail.com

Hot Lather Neck Shave Included

3208 Gulf Gate Dr. (Just off Beneva Rd., Across from G.G. Library)

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm • Weekends by appointment

Yoderaluminum.com

COMPUTER

Men & Women (65+) and Boys (12 & under) only $12 Everyone else only $14 Mon. - Fri.

In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

“Specializing in 6” Seamless Gutters”

Licensed • Free Estimates

BARBER

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

941• 925 • 2447

724-1395

Cell (941)

4541 Clark Road, Sarasota

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Gulf Gate Village 6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

We Use Organic Products

Call Gary Auto Body & Paint Inc.

138830

Frank Beck Upholstery

Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

Paintless dent repair & detailing too!

138696

139171

CUSTOM TAILORING Mens and Ladies Alterations

Mercy’s Cleaning Service

• Quick Shines • Full Details • Teak Restoration • Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly Cleaning • Rod and Reel Maintenance

Call Daniel, 941-302-6023

PC & LAPTOP REPAIR

On Site or In Shop

VIRUS & SPYWARE EXPERTS! LAPTOP REPAIR SPECIALISTS

SALES & SERVICE NEW & REFURBISHED NETWORKING DSL AND CABLE SETUPS TRAINING BACKUP & RECOVERY SETUP, INSTALL, UPGRADE AFFORDABLE RATES

3204 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota (Across from the Library)

The Service DirecTory 140329

GIANINI

2144 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 1 Block East of US41 Frank 941-923-1752

138835

Reserved Space Fax your ad along with your name, address, phone # andLPwhich Observer you want to be Reserved Space in to 941.362.4808 or mail to:

Furniture Repair

Cleaning

RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior.

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

30+/years experience. References available.

Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, rlsteakley60@gmail.com

WorkS for you!

Call 955-4888 to reserve your space.

140610

CLASSIFIED

Free Classified when the total value of your merchandise is $200 or less (each item must be priced). Run 2 consecutive weeks in any Observer. Only one Free-Bee per month.

Flooring STONE, TILE & WOOD FLOORING INSTALLERS. 20 Years Experience. Your flooring materials or mine. Lic./Ins. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

139762

FREE Bee!

RON VOIT CARPENTRY LLC. Build, remodel, repair. Door and window replacement. Wood rot repairs. Interior alterations and trim. Kitchen and baths. Built-in cabinetry. Call Ron 941-228-7601.

State Lic. CBC1259788.

CUSTOM PAINTING, Wallpaper Removal.

Quality work at a reasonable price.

Free Estimates. Established 1978. Call Daniel at L.L. Armstrong Contracting. Lic./Insured.

941-323-5074.

140621

Carpentry

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

140622

Auto Transport SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Painting/Wallpapering

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HANDYMAN

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

THE GRAB BAR GUY

Custom Surfaces Inc.

LACIVITA CONCRETE

State Lic. CR CO25291

‘Peace of mind is priceless’

Since 1967

Residential Concrete Specialist 3680493-01 140623

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

Home Watch Services

922-3157

Weekly Services from $15 (941) 928-0391 Karen@the-lyons.com

140337

LANDSCAPING & LAWN

• Interior/Exterior inspections - Photos emailed to you

X INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES

• Airport pick-up and drop off • Housekeeping services if required

X CREATE AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AMENITY

X SERVICES TO FIT YOUR

• References supplied

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

SPECIFIC LAKE & POND NEEDS X FREE QUOTE

LAKE & POND SERVICES

Watching your home when you’re away

CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR LICENSED AND INSURED TECHNICIANS

A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007 140112

www.APOFL.com

140718

DOORS

PRO Sliding Glass Door Repair

Sarasota Gate & Access

365-2407

www.nativesonlandscape.com Experienced • Insured • Worker’s Comp LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

2530 12TH STREET, SARASOTA, FL 34237

JOHN L. BLASER/OWNER

“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

LAWN CARE

DRYWALL

CHALMERS DRYWALL Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

780-3788 • 822-0436

139320

941-349-4455

ELECTRIC IRRIGATION

CALL 24/7 • RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS!

20 any irrigation

$

138778 140635

$ OFF repair over 100

PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS 140608 38056

FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs Cushions • Slings • Re-powdercoating #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

STEVE PANEBIANCO

Help keep your independence!

Alan Blum is always reachable at

HOME REPAIR SERVICE

139321

• NO JOB TOO SMALL • SCREEN REPAIRS • PAINTING/DRY WALL • TILE REPAIRS • & MUCH MORE!

PAINTING FREE

PROMPT

han Dewey RESPONSE t a N Painting

COMPANY

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Interior & Exterior Pressure Washing Pool Decks Drywall Repair Family Owned & Operated

“Quality Workmanship for Over 25 Years�

484-4576

PAINT JOB BOYS LLC

★ Commercial & ★ Faux Finish Service House Painting Services ★ Licensed / Insured ★ Power Washing

955-4888

(941) 232-4648

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

Your Bathroom Safety Specialist

HANDYMAN

Phone (941) 704-4278 Fax (941) 538-3781 dmccarthy114@hotmail.com

or PaintJobBoys@AOL.com

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LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE FREE ESTIMATES

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in the Service Directory Call today to reserve your space

FURNITURE REPAIR

FREE ESTIMATES!

MO V I N G Dave McCarthy

Operator/Owner

941-966-0333 www.drgrabbars.com

Licensed, bonded, and insured.

CertiďŹ ed Residential & Commercial.

PERSONAL SERVICES Take Control of Your Life‌ Hire

GRAB THIS DEAL

Buy 1 grab bar & get 1 FREE EE FR ALLATION

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Providing personal and administrative support to individuals and small businesses.

3 De-cluttering 3 Organization 138770

3690387-01

Franklin Kenny • Electrical Contractor

966-5094

MOVERS

Dave McCarthy

Grow your business

of Sarasota

24/7 SERVICE

rain sensors

941-888-2988 FREE ESTIMATES rainscape.com

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

724-2945

Lic. & Ins.

I.C.C 361253 • DOT 812623 FL MOVERS #IM1102

139175

15% OFF

941-504-0903

373-9299

“Will move anything from a couch to a household�

Maintenance - Repair -Installation

377-2272

Free Estimates Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY

941.538.7274

Lic. #ER0013984

140611

• Installation • Access Control • Maintenance • System Design

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Laura was always accessible, reliable and easy to talk with through out this entire event. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great realtor.”

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This beautiful home is within walking distance to the "Village" which offers shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

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NEW LISTING

5330 Siesta Cove Drive – $2,350,000

recently sold

NEW PRICE

8015 Midnight Pass Road – $1,299,000

Uniquely charming Siesta Key bay front home, 3beds/3.5 baths, Refined finishes, hardwood floors, 90' dock and boat lift.

Siesta Key beauty, 2 blocks to Siesta Beach, built in 2005, 4beds/3.5baths, hardwood floors, pool and boat dock.

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5450 Shadow Lawn Drive – $775,000

13211 Palmers Creek Terrace – $1,630,000 Custom Executive Lakewood Ranch Country Club home 5-6 bedrooms/5.5 baths, private preserve view, pool/spa.

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458 Island Circle – $1,275,000

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

Remodeled Siesta Key waterfront home near Siesta Beach.

Updated kitchen, Coastal-inspired interior with 3 beds/2 baths.

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Siesta Key canal waterfront home near beach, 3beds/3baths.

154’frontage on deep water, boat lift & gorgeous tropical yard.

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Villa Selva

4401 Midnight Pass Rd.

Private, waterfront acre on Siesta Key’s Cocoanut Bayou... a sprawling Bruce Saba estate full of unique character and elegant beauty inspired by the rain forests of Costa Rica.

Over 10,600 total sq.ft . lends plenty of space to entertain and a huge bonus level perfect for your in-home studio MLS#5845397

$3,590,000

Contact Cindy Fluck REALTOR®, Veteran, USNA98

5645 America Drive $1,149,000 USD Amazing Tuscan retreat rebuilt in 2006 with endless upgrades. One of the best boating water homes east of 41.

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685 Norton Street $665,000 USD Charming canal front home on Longboat Key. Minutes to Sarasota Bay and ready to move in.

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403 Sunrise Drive $2,395,000 USD Bay Front Estate in Nokomis. Wide Southerly views of Roberts Bay. Boat House, guest apartment and more.

A powerful Proclamation was made by Julia Ward Howe in the advocacy for the need of an official celebration of Mother’s Day in Boston in 1870. In 1872, the second Sunday of May was proclaimed the first Mother’s Day Holiday in the US. “ Happy Mother’s Day to All” from The Hedge Team.

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Sarasota 7922 South Holiday Drive $7,900,000

Prestancia 4369 Boca Pointe Drive $1,145,000

Siesta Key 835 Norsota Way $5,300,000

Whitakers Landing 900 Whitakers Lane $3,995,000

Prestancia 4021 Las Palmas Way $1,495,000

Downtown Sarasota 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, 1108 $1,100,000

Phillippi Creek 4701 Riverwood $859,000

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In the dining area a quartet of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe surround a Saarinen table. The triptych by painter Gene Davis adds graphic impact.

Heather Merriman

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SETTING A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

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“My whole life has been involved in art — teaching art, making art, being an artist,” Eleanor Merritt says. “It’s my life, and that’s just the way it’s been.”

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espite how it may sound, Petticoat Painters isn’t a group of women artists gallivanting in floor-length day dresses with underskirts. Although it probably was when it was founded in 1953. Instead, it’s an all-women arts group that supports Sarasota-based artists.

The group formed because, in those days, women weren’t well represented in exhibitions. Although that’s not as true these days, group members still find importance in their mission of exhibiting women’s work.

Today, the group is known for its prestigious and selective nature. There are only 20 Petticoat Painters at a time, and members can only join by invitation. In addition, the only way the group invites new members is if one the current members retires or dies. This way, the work represented in the group’s one big exhibition a year is always of a high caliber.

Contemporary artist Eleanor Merritt joined the exclusive group in 1996. Merritt has two pieces featured in the annual exhibition opening May 9, at Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. She, like the rest of the artists in the group, is showing new work in the exhibit.

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// ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT The piece she’s working on today is full of blue hues and bright pink ink without any fabric or paper — working solely with ink is unusual for her.

You can see an abstract expressionist influence in her brush strokes. In college, her teachers were famed abstract expressionists such as Mark Rothko, Ad Reinhardt, and James Ernst at Brooklyn College (CUNY).

Merritt usually works in the mornings in her tiled-floor studio with great natural light. The white walls are covered with family portraits. One whole wall is full of her granddaughter, Amara Merritt’s art. Where there’s room, Merritt’s own paintings are on display. They span from throughout her career.

The pieces from her early days in Sarasota are vastly different from the piece she’s working on now. Her early work used earthy colors and clean lines. It’s less abstract.

But her work has always been bold. These days, it’s usually mixed media typically involving ink or acrylic, paper and fabrics. Sometimes there are African themes. Most times there’s a subtlety referenced matriarchal figure or three; three is the lucky number.

Throughout time as Merritt has aged, her work has become more experimental. For instance, you have to look for the figure to find it inside the piece.

She focuses much more on texture, color and movement than her early days. Her work stands

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out. She has always stood out.

In elementary school, her teacher called Merritt’s mother in for a meeting. The teacher was unhappy with her constant “disruptive” doodling, despite Merritt’s best efforts to keep her doodling out of detection under her desk.

“But she’s still getting A’s on her report card,” Merritt’s mother said to the teacher. “So, you must not be giving her enough work.”

Some teachers were more conducive to her special talent, and had her use it to draw maps for the rest of the class. But by high school, she was admitted into an arts school with likeminded creative brains — the High School for Music and Art. It’s the school on which they based “Fame.”

She lived in New York where she taught art and practiced it on the side for 30 years. In 1983, Merritt moved from her native New York City to Sarasota.

She showed her contemporary work here for the first time at Art Center Sarasota. Her piece starkly contrasted the birds, palm trees and traditional Florida landscape paintings featured there. Her piece hung away from others near the bathroom — it didn’t fit.

In the center of that work is an orange figure. Once you’ve found her, you realize she’s accompanied by two other female figures in warm blue and purple hues — the three goddesses. It’s spiritual in nature. It has the kind of restless energy one might get on a hot Sarasota summer night just

as the sun sets.

The images come from me, Merritt says, pointing to her heart.

“Women of my family have always been my symbol of strength, so I guess a lot of women and females are all the time emerging (in my work),” she says.

Merritt says although that piece seemed misplaced nearly two decades ago, she found that as the arts scene began to develop, more Sarasota artists started taking risks with their work. It became more sophisticated. Merritt points to 1987 when Sarasota Ballet was founded. Arts Center Sarasota grew and expanded beginning in the late ’90s. Around this same time, Sarasota Orchestra (then the Florida West Coast

Symphony) became a fully paid professional orchestra. In 2000, Florida State University began stewarding The Ringling.

“Things started happening here culturally,” she says.

It was in the late ’90s that Merritt was invited to join the Petticoat Painters. Petticoat Painters might draw thoughts of little old ladies who lunch and drink tea — but that’s not the case. They’re ages 55 to 85, all as bold as Merritt in their own special ways.

She says every artist involved is an individual doing the same work she’s been doing her whole career. Some are more traditional. Others more experimental, like Merritt.

“I think a lot of the work is very provocative,” she says. “It’s always a good show.”

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John Wesolowski is the guy donning a clipboard and walkie-talkie whenever Sarasota Orchestra sets up for a concert. As the director of operations, his job is to oversee everything and everyone involved in the production, from setup and teardown to sound and lighting. He’s the go-to man for making sure everything is done according to plan.

When Wesolowski started working here in October, one of his first responsibilities was planning the final Pops series concert — Spirit of America. The Saturday, May 10, concert is special, because for the first time in Sarasota Orchestra’s 65-year history it Courtesy photos will perform at Ed Smith Stadium.

John The concert is part of Wesolowski the Orioles’ inaugural art and entertainment, family-friendly series, “Arts in the Ballpark.”

“We think that we’re going to be the highlight of their series this year,” Wesolowski says.

Like the other Pops concerts, Maestro Andrew Lane will direct the orchestra in recognizable popular music such as, “Colors of the Wind” from “Pocahontas,” the “Star Wars” theme and works from “West Side Story.” The guest artist of the concert is bluegrass singer Molly Cherryholmes — she’s been nominated for five Grammys.

It’s the same high-quality musicianship you’d expect at any orchestra performance, but, unlike traditional concerts, it has the added bonus of a beer and a hotdog, and it features a fireworks display for the finale.

Wesolowski says they expect the event to sell out. Tickets start at $15.

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He says his biggest job is coordinating the timing of when the equipment, stage and lighting comes in and out of the venue. His biggest worry isn’t one he’s used to — grass.

“It’s extremely important for everyone not to drive on the grass,” he says.

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// Sir Frederick Ashton Festival — ‘Illuminations,’ Divertissements and ‘Les Patineurs’ The final gala evening of the Sir Frederick Ashton Festival confirmed that the Sarasota Ballet is one of the premier ballet companies in the United States, if not internationally.

The Sarasota Ballet dancers performed Ashton’s choreography as if they had been trained by the choreographic great himself.

That is also true testament to the ballet’s leaders — Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri — who have coached the dancers with the love and devotion clearly demonstrated by their admiration of “Sir Fred.”

The dancers, albeit surely exhausted from the intense week, performed with such passion and gusto as if they knew, just knew, how impeccably the entire week was going and, hopefully, reveling in the international recognition they had received — and more that is surely to come.

Webb has reached for this international recognition and most certainly achieved it.

Bravo, sir. Sarasota is lucky to have Webb for another 10 years. We can’t wait to see what’s to come.

The final evening of the festival opened with a reprisal of “Illuminations,” which is set to music by Benjamin Britten and performed live with the Sarasota Orchestra conducted by Ormsby Wilkins along with the beautiful voice of tenor Matt Morgan.

Dancing the lead role of The Poet, Ricardo Graziano seemed to dance this role with more fervor than previously. It was if the torment he was experiencing, while loving both Sacred Love danced by Amy Wood and Profane Love by Ellen Overstreet, was real. His emotions expressed at the betrayal

by Profane Love when two officers shot him were purely tragic and emotionally raw.

Standout Stand-ins — Due to an injury, Victoria Hulland had to step out from a few pieces. Her replacements did extraordinary jobs — Amy Wood in Monotones II and Ryoko Sadoshima in “Sleeping Beauty.”

Logan Learned in Ashton’s “Les Patineurs” The company performed five Divertissements, which were all equally impressive and enjoyable. However, “La Chatte” may have been an audience favorite.

Kate Honea was absolutely incredible as a white fluffy cat that perfectly embodied the movements of lithe cat. From playfully pawing at the back of a chaise to her final meow at the end, she was captivating and hilarious.

Overstreet was seductive and elegant in “Jazz Calendar” while dancing in and out of a large red “O.” Standing in for Victoria Hulland in “The Awakening Pas de Deux” from “Sleeping Beauty,” Ryoko Sadoshima performed a technically clean pas de deux with Ricardo Rhodes with a lovely stage presence. Edward Gonzalez was an expert

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partner of Danielle Brown in “‘Meditation’ from Thaïs.” He kept her aloft during the pas de deux as if she floated on air. And Jessica Cohen and Ricardo Graziano were buoyant and precise in “Voices of Spring.”

One could not think this performance could get any better, but it did with “Les Patineurs.” This incredibly difficult ballet in choreography, technique, stamina and control was performed with effortless ease and the largest of smiles by the Sarasota Ballet dancers. Logan Learned stole the entire production with his impish personality and extraordinary tricks. From his multiple pirouettes, leaps, over-the-knee jumps, nohanded cartwheels to the many à la seconde chugs performed en tournant, Learned simply wowed as the Blue Boy. His cohorts

Ruling Roles — Nicole Padilla in the “Elaine Fifield” solo in “Birthday Offering,” Polka in “Façade” and Blue Girl in “Les Patineurs;” Ricardo Graziano as The Poet in “Illuminations;” Kate Honea as the Milkmaid in “Façade,” “La Chatte” and Blue Girl in “Les Patineurs;” Juan Gil and Ricki Bertoni in “Popular Song” in “Façade;” Amy Wood in “Monotones II;” Ricardo Rhodes in the third movement of “Sinfonietta;” Logan Learned as the Blue Boy in “Les Patineurs.” the Blue Girls, Nicole Padilla and Honea, were equally impressive dancing in such sync that they seemed they were twins. The two closed out the show with incredible turning feats — Honea with a fast-paced piqué turn manèges and Padilla with 32 fouetté en tournants with double pirouettes in between.

This festival was a magnificent end to an excellent season for the Sarasota Ballet.

One would think that Webb couldn’t create another season that could compare, but he can! Next season is also exciting with world premieres and more choreographic greats such as Michel Folkine, Vaslav Nijinsky, Paul Taylor and Rudolf Nureyev and, of course, Ashton’s “La Fille mal Gardée.” We can’t wait!

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THE PERFECT SETTING A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

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At left from top: A wood and rubber sculpture by Chakaia Booker was purchased at auction in 2008. Prints by mid-century artist Charlie Harper decorate the living room. A low Mies van der Rohe table sports a custommade top from Florence. The small sculpture is a found piece of molten glass. Above: In the living room, a Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley and two small tables by Eliel Saarinen. The bookcase was designed by I. M. Pei.

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Today the house that could have been a teardown has been reborn. Though it keeps the same footprint, it has a new personality. Certain things were kept — the terrazzo floors, for example, which are embedded with bits of terracotta that give them a hint of red — but the atmosphere is now that of a romantic, low-keyed glamour, made personal by the owners’ collection of extraordinary mid-century furniture and art. *** Both Snyder and Breit know their way around modern architecture. One of the masters of the style, I.M. Pei, designed their home in Washington, D.C., and another master, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, performed renovations.

The home was light and elegant, with a barrel-vaulted roof and

In a guest room, period travel posters and a garden view of citrus and bromeliads.

exposed brick walls. Viewed from the exterior, it had an imposing presence.

Their Sarasota home takes a different approach. The light touch of mid-century modernism is still there, but the house unfolds as a series of rooms and spaces, each self-contained and different. To get this effect, Hervieux opened up each room to face the outside.

Before, the bedrooms had high clerestory windows, which only made the smallish rooms seems smaller. Now, the rooms open to the garden that flows around the perimeter of the house, with the glass walls each framing a different view. The master bedroom looks out on a tiny oasis of succulents and cacti, barely 7 feet wide.

The study at the rear of the house faces a little grove of plants and sculpture-like walls, all perfumed

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The home is not large, perhaps 1,800 square feet. What surprises the visitor is how well the art and furniture fit into the space.

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study — “every piece has a story behind it,” Snyder says — the effect is not cluttered. The objects have been edited and distilled.

Each serves a functional purpose yet is beautiful in its own right.

The furniture the men chose all has a common theme. This is the mid-century look at its most elegant and refined. In the living room a pair of armchairs designed

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It’s filled with hundreds of books, mostly on art and design. And in the adjacent dining area, a quartet of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe surround a glass-and-steel table designed by the “other” Saarinen, Eero.

But it is the carefully collected art that gives the Snyder-Breit house its intimate, gallery-like feeling. A triptych by color-field painter Gene Davis animates one wall, with the artist’s famous vertical lines arranged with an al-

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If you’re dishing out the dough for a nice dinner, ask: Is the pasta made fresh? From where is it imported?

When it’s fresh, you can tell the difference.

When the pasta is made in-house (or if a restaurant buys from a local pasta maker) the entire experience changes.

Imagine the server sets it in front of you.

Without having to pick up a knife, you cut through the pasta easily. As you take a bite, the lights dim. Out of nowhere a man with an accordion and a bushy moustache named Luigi comes to your table just to accompany your bite. He sings, “That’s Amore.” And after that bite, you now magically speak Italian fluently.

Does that only happen to me? OK, so while your story of handmade pasta might vary slightly, one thing remains true: The pasta is so delicious that you never want to go back to the boxed stuff. So, to give you a hand, we’ve found some of the guys (and gal) in Sarasota who make it by hand in-house.

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As soon as chef and owner Andrea Bozzolo starts speaking, you know this Italian is the real deal. He’s from Piedmont, Italy, a place known for its food. Bozzolo grew up with homemade pasta, but he didn’t learn to make it until culinary school.

He imports his flour from Italy and uses only the freshest eggs he can find.

Andrea Bozzolo For his 50-seat restaurant, he doesn’t need the big equipment, and has a small electric pasta roller and cuts it all by hand. His favorite on the menu? The ravioli, which changes flavor almost daily.

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At Bologna Café, there’s a preparation kitchen on the floor above the standard kitchen. It looks like a science lab with clean white walls and huge, shiny machinery. It’s the necessary size for the restaurant that hand-makes all of its pasta and even Photos by Mallory Gnaegy its mozzarella.

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Not all of the pasta you find on the menu is made in-house — you need a lot of space to do that, and Salute’s kitchen is small for seating 200. But chef and co-owner Laszlo Bevarbi makes all the gnocchi, ravioli, agnolotti, lasagna and pappardelle by hand. The Hungarian, whose ancestors are from Sicily, has been making pasta for more than 15 Salute! years.

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Guests enjoyed an evening of themed entertainment, such as The Levitating Guru.

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 Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin

by Heather Merriman Black Tie Assistant Editor It was an evening of color and spice for YMCA Foundation of Sarasota’s 23rd annual Going for the Gold, themed “The Golden Lotus” Saturday, May 3, at the Frank Berlin Branch. The annual fundraising event was Indian-themed — rich colored silk drapery lined the walls and ceilings, large tapestries of Indian cities hung in the ballroom, and colorful lanterns and more transformed the Frank Berlin Branch into a magical celebration.

As guests entered the venue they were greeted by Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin, YMCA Foundation of Sarasota President Jennifer Grondahl,

Chairman Paul Bowman and CEO Kurt Stringfellow before making their way into “Lotus Garden,” which featured lounge seating, a Henna artist offering tattoos to guests to add flair to their attire and “The Levitating Guru” silently hovering over his magic carpet (one guests actually screamed when he suddenly moved).

During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while browsing more than $150,000 worth of silent auction items. Guests then made their way into the ballroom (or the gym as it’s known any other day) for an IndianAmerican-inspired dinner catered by Michael’s On East. As the night continued, guests enjoyed more theme-inspired

entertainment, including a vocal performance by School House Link student Danielle Ackermann and Indian classical dances and fusion performances by Orlando’s Ameya Groups dancers.

Following the live auction, an Indian DJ and Dhol Drummer in traditional dress taught guests some bhangra steps, as well as how to play the dhol.

“Pat, Jennifer and I were so overwhelmed by the generosity of our guests Saturday evening.

I think people were as touched by the stories of kids in Y programs that were shared as we were,” said Co-Chair Merrill Bonder. “What we are doing really is life changing, and we are so proud to be able to support those who need us through Go James and Jennifer Dawes

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The New York Times’ Jack Anderson, Dance International, Canada’s Michael Crabb and The New York Times’ George Dorris

SIR FREDERICK ASHTON FESTIVAL TAKES OVER SARASOTA …

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ritics get a word in at The Observer … It’s not often reputable national newspaper critics come to town. But for Sarasota Ballet’s Sir Frederick Ashton Festival, critics from as far as London and Scotland and from papers as internationally recognized as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal came to town. Before the second night’s performance, The Observer hosted a critic cocktail party to welcome them to Sarasota.

It was interesting to learn that most of them started with a dance background rather than a journalism degree. And how’d they get their positions at their prestigious papers (aside from great talent)? Luck. For instance, a friend recommended Robert Greskovic as the dance critic for the Wall Street Journal.

Many were well educated about Sarasota Ballet — they’ve heard about our circusthemed Nutcracker. They were surprised to learn that the holiday performance this year would be of “La Fille mal Gardee.” In fact, every critic mentioned how special “La Fille” is.

‘Give me something brilliant’ … According to Anthony Dyson, chairman of the Frederick Ashton Foundation, that’s what the great choreographer asked of his dancers. And “brilliant” along with “technically superb” and “that Ashton feeling” is how Dyson summarized the Sarasota Ballet’s Ashton Festival, which ended Saturday. Local balletomanes could not have agreed more; a request for a one-word summary elicited “awesome,” “absolutely fabulous,” “incredible,” “uplifting,” “glorious,” “spectacular” and “satisfying” — recognizing the troupe’s accomplishment over recent years. Attendees reported themselves “speechless,” “stupefied,” “gobsmacked” and “thrilled.”

Jean Weidner Goldstein, who founded the ballet 20-plus years ago, dubbed Director Iain Webb an “impresario.” Outside the opera house after the performance, Webb said simply, “They did so well; I am so proud of them. What’s so different from other companies is that they’ll do anything for me.”

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ay 4 saw not one but two surprise parties …

The Big 90 … Philanthropist Gloria Moss, who frequently pronounces that age is just a number, is notching up a new one this month. Daughter Marion, friend Janet Hunter and Saks Fifth Avenue, represented by Sally Schule, successfully surprised her at brunch for 50 guests at Michael’s On East.

Friend Linda Solomon recalled celebrating Gloria’s 70th in Beaune, France, with their late husbands, Gilbert and Marty. Janet and John Hunter told of her 80th at Chewton Glen, England, with Scott George and John Mason present. The three Moss daughters (Marion, Judy and Peggy, in birth order) were at both, and they will sweep their mom off to Newport this weekend.

Commissioner Suzanne Atwell read a proclamation designating Moss a “favored citizen.”

Joel Elzey, Gloria Good, Chantelle Ryan and Paula Weissman were there from Saks along with Schule. Christine Jennings, Tosca Strong and Nate Jacobs (who serenaded the birthday girl) represented Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, and Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis were there for Circus Sarasota. Friends included dance instructor/partner Jim Helmich, Mike Ash, Betsy Bagby, Tana Sandefur, Betty Schoenbaum (who owned up to being envious of Moss’ legs), Ursula Essex, Zoltan Karpathy, Pat and Gerald Phillips, Phil King and Dennis Stover and Jimmy Neal. Much in the spirit of things, Moss volunteered, “You’re all invited to my next one.”

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Swor first opened L’Asia in 1994 in Atlanta — a 1,000-square-foot cottage with two employees, which later became L. Boutique in Sarasota.

Her store now boasts 6,000 square feet and 25 employees. After being lured under the idea that she was attending a program graduation with Crystal Stephens (who planned the soirée with Elaine Briggs), Swor was greeted by her son, Ryker, and family, including Doris and David Swor, Dr. Mike Swor and Brenda Haenel-Wix. The celebration continued through the afternoon with toasts and surprise out-oftown guests Reginia Browning, Shane and Meredith Petsch, Tamara Whatley and Alicia Balius, as well as 30 L girls (past and present) and friends Fabiola Beckmann, Marsha Panuce, Kristi Dorman and Dini Russell.

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY SIR FREDERICK ASHTON FESTIVAL CLOSING NIGHT GALA Benefiting Sarasota Ballet Saturday, May 3, at Sarasota Opera House

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY 13TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF HOPE DINNER Benefiting Center for Building Hope | Wednesday, April 30, at Fête Ballroom

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// BLACK TIE: CAMERA READY SIR FREDERICK ASHTON FESTIVAL OPENING VIP LUNCHEON Benefiting Sarasota Ballet | Tuesday, April 29, at Bijou Café Photos by Heather Merriman

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THE PERFECT ‘GIFT-ABLES’ FOR MOTHER’S DAY

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oms are the most deserving of appreciation and pampering — so what are you doing for your her this Mother’s Day (May 11)?

When it comes to actual gifts, Mother’s Day occurs during the prettiest of seasons for gift giving. Between spring and summer, uplifting colors, floral and summery items make the best presents to make anyone smile.

So, where do you start when buying a Mother’s Day present? First, it depends on

what type of gift you want to give — are you a gift giver who prefers gifts that are personal and sentimental?

Are you a gift giver who enjoys giving gifts that you can experience with that person? Or are you a gift giver who just gives downright fabulous gifts? Whatever your style, Black Tie has found the most gift-able of gifts around town.

 Take mom out for a spa day at L. Spa. Manicures and pedicures always serve as a relaxing treat and great way to unwind.  Boca Terry robes will make anyone feel like a queen. Comfortable, practical and a pampering gift that keeps on giving, these robes are great gifts for a great mom. Available at Say it With Stitches, these robes can also be monogrammed.

 If buying gifts isn’t your thing, enjoy a walk over the Ringling Bridge with your mom before treating her to brunch downtown. Not only is the walk beautiful, but it also provides a great time to catch up with each other.

 Moms love nothing more than photos with their children. Find a great photo of the two of you and put it in a nice frame, like these from Main Street Traders, to add to her home or office.

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 Layer up with these gold Zodiak pendant necklaces.

Found at Addison Craig, they are stylish and equally personal. They can be worn alone or layered with other necklaces.

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The wooden clutch has golden elephants as clasps — and a gold chain, making it a shoulder bag, too.

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