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by David Conway | News Editor

A consultant studying several Sarasota districts said the city has room for retail growth, but it needs to update its look to compete.

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A public park and baywalk is one of several features included in the Sarasota Bayfront Now plan, which looks to develop a large swath of city land along the water.

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Prom queen and king, Barbara Davis and John Morey

Bayfront aquarium plan makes public debut

+ Forever young Heron East Assisted Living Facility held its second annual “Senior Prom” last month. Residents spent the afternoon dancing and enjoying light snacks before receiving awards. Prom King and Queen John Morey and Barbara Davis shared a dance wearing a crown and tiara. Other award winners included “Most Crafty” Esther Casella and “Trivia Champ” Harriet Bonnett.

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Consultant Robert Gibbs said awnings and signage on St. Armands Circle and elsewhere are outdated and said the city should raise its design standards to improve the retail areas.

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+ Community drive Sarasota nonprofits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and Big Brothers Big Sisters are hosting donation drives.

The Boys and Girls Club’s drive runs from July 21 through Aug. 2 and is accepting clothing, shoes, books and small household items for Goodwill Manasota.

For every pound collected, Goodwill Manasota will make a cash contribution to the BGCSC. For more information, go to BGCSarasota.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for local companies to participate in its back-to-school drive for the organization’s Littles. For more information, call 3314376.

etail consultant Robert Gibbs says the demand exists for more services throughout Sarasota, but that the city’s retail districts need a facelift if they’re going to capitalize on that demand.

The city hired Gibbs in April to study the optimal mix of businesses in four areas: Gibbs downtown, St. Armands Circle, the Rosemary District and the Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor. At a series of meetings Monday, Gibbs presented his findings, as well as recommendations for how the city can improve the caliber of its retail offerings.

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AT A GLANCE A report by consultant Robert Gibbs projected the demand for additional retail in the following areas by 2019: Downtown

113,9000 square feet

St. Armands Circle

80,300 square feet

Rosemary District

63,4000 square feet

Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor

42,500 square feet

Gibbs said that demand, if capitalized upon, could lead to significant commercial revenue increases: Downtown

$46.7 million

St. Armands Circle Rosemary District Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor

$36.8 million $22.1 million $12.9 million

57.1 — Percent of local tourists who have visited St. Armands Circle.

The group behind a leaked proposal for cityowned waterfront land hopes to reshape public perception of its plans.

As it begins to roll out its proposal for city-owned waterfront land, the people behind Sarasota Bayfront Now want one thing to be clear: They can make that proposal a reality.

The group made its public debut on Friday, outlining its plans at a cocktail reception at The Francis in downtown Sarasota. Those plans include: a $100 million bayfront aquarium, a 60,000-square-foot conference center, an 1,800-vehicle parking garage, a 3-acre public waterfront esplanade and a network of new streets and other infrastructure improvements.

The debut was earlier than the principal players would have liked, precipitated by the leaking of a confidential document that was, for most, the first insight into what would eventually become known as Sarasota Bayfront Now. That leaked document was turned over to Vice Mayor Susan Chapman, who has questioned why private groups are taking the time to develop plans for public land without working in the open. Sarasota Bayfront Now — composed of venture capital group Seven Holdings, Hoyt Architects, Core

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Within all four districts, Gibbs found, there was both an immediate and future demand that could support commercial growth. Gibbs said there was a demand for an additional 256,500 square feet of retail space in the study area now, with that number growing to more than 300,000 by 2019.

To capitalize on that demand, Gibbs said improvements had to be made throughout the city. In particular, he said, the awnings and signage throughout both downtown and St. Armands Circle are outdated. He recommended the city update its design standards, allow for the placement of handcrafted street signs and create a fund that offers low-interest loans to help storeowners improve the face of their buildings.

“The storefronts that are in St. Armands Circle are generally about 25 to 30 years out of date,” Gibbs said.

“And that’s being nice.”

On St. Armands Circle, Gibbs said he was also surprised by the lack of care given to landscaping in the area. capital, Gibbs Sarasota used Third Street orida’s cultural is where daysin Naples as a model the Circle should egin at the water’s edge and spill into downtown emulate. He said St. Armands Circle ter sunset,does and have whereone the aesthetic performingadvantage: arts meet orld-class The cuisine.

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Despite concerns that restaurants might dominate the districts, Gibbs said demand currently existed for more eateries downtown and on St. Armands Circle:

Downtown: 29,800 additional square feet

St. Armands Circle: 13,900 additional square feet made, downtown could be a comparable shopping district to Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, and the Rosemary District could be an artscentric retail area in the mold of the Miami Design District. Along the Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor, Gibbs suggested the placement of food trucks and other specialty restaurants could be a helpful first step toward other development.

When the Mall at University Town Center opens, Gibbs said there would be short-term effects on business within the city. Still, the potential for growth exists even after taking into consideration the business the mall will attract. One of the biggest impacts caused by the mall, he said, is that it would make consumers hold other stores to a higher standard — which he said ties into the need for updated storefronts.

“People fall in love with the mall, then they get tired of it,” Gibbs said.

“You will see an impact, but the demand will still be there for additional retail.”

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Those in attendance at a meeting held on St. Armands said they agreed with Gibbs’ recommendations, but have been struggling for decades to implement some of the improvements he outlined.

Diana Corrigan, president of the St. Armands Circle Association, said people on the Circle have been trying to keep up with landscaping but declining levels of service from the city have made that a challenge. In addition, the large number of landlords makes it hard to establish a standard for storefront design.

Eric Seace, vice president of operations for the clothing store Dream Weaver, said a 2005 visit from Gibbs produced similar encouraging recommendations, but saw little action on the part of the city. This time, he hoped Gibbs’s report would make city leaders prioritize keeping St. Armands Circle in top shape.

“They need to realize the importance and draw of St. Armands Circle to this area,” Seace said. “If St. Armands Circle goes down, how is that going to impact the rest of the city?”

If they could generate the will to make significant improvements by next year, Gibbs encouraged leaders to hold a “re-grand opening” of the Circle in September 2015 to wow seasonal residents and draw attention back from the mall.

Gibbs measured demand by examining the demographics and projected growth of the four districts’ “trade areas” — the places from where each district is likely to draw its customers. Between a high number of tourists, growing residential areas and demand from office workers, Gibbs said Sarasota is a healthy retail climate.

“We’ve felt very encouraged with this study,” Gibbs said. “It’s been much stronger than we expected.”

RESTAURANT ROUNDUP Before the city hired consultant Robert Gibbs, members of the Downtown Improvement District and St. Armands Business Improvement District raised concerns about the growing number of restaurants in both areas. Both groups discussed methods by which they could slow the growth of restaurants, for fear the eateries would eventually dominate the retail districts.

According to Gibbs, however, the No. 1 area of demand for both downtown and St. Armands Circle was restaurants.

Gibbs said the demand exists for an additional 29,800 square feet of restaurants downtown and an additional 13,900 square feet of restaurants on the Circle.

Mark Kauffman, one of the members of the Downtown Improvement District who was interested in limiting the number of restaurants, said he didn’t expect Gibbs’ study to show that room for growth. Still, he said, the group would

approach the report with an open mind.

“I’m surprised there’s such a demand downtown and in the Circle (for restaurants),” Kauffman said. “But we’ll listen to the consultant and abide by his recommendations.”

Gibbs said that, if people on the Circle were interested in preventing the shopping district from becoming an entertainment district, it might make sense to try to limit the growth of restaurants even if the demand for it existed. If that was the course that people on the Circle wanted to take, however, they needed to do something to prevent restaurants from filling that demand.

Gibbs suggested a recruiter, possibly a city employee, should work to attract desired business types to fill vacancies in the area.

“What we find is that the market usually wins,” Gibbs said. “If you don’t want restaurants, you’re going to have to take actions to encourage more clothing, home furnishing or other shops.”

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by David Conway | News Editor

Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

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n 2012 and 2013, the City Commission set aside money for the demolition of the Payne Park Auditorium, citing concerns about the cost of maintenance for the aging building. With the city once again going through budget workshops this week, a group of citizens hopes the auditorium’s fate has taken a turn for the better.

Beginning last fall, the city has worked to gather residents’ opinions about the auditorium as part of a larger Payne Park master planning process. At a public workshop in December, a crowd of about 50 people gathered; most were there to campaign for the preservation of the auditorium.

Since then, the city has worked with the consulting group David Johnston Associates to process citizen input and begin developing options for the future of the park. Staff held another public meeting Tuesday to share the results gathered to date and to collect additional information. Between the initial workshop and a survey conducted earlier in the year by the city, staff said the response has been overwhelmingly in favor of maintaining the auditorium.

As a result, the two parties will now work to develop options for the future of the auditorium that include the preservation and renovation of the building, such as upgraded air conditioning and structural repairs. Already, the city has spent $13,000 on installing new hardwood floors. Although the City Commission has shown a lack of interest in repairing a building that has required a subsidy of more than $100,000 to balance operating expenses, Smith said the master planning process was intended to reflect the desires of citizens.

“The goal of the master plan and the whole city involvement is to try to get (the auditorium) used more by the community,” Smith said. “It is an asset, and we want to try to make it a bigger asset.”

The question of funding is one that looms over the entire process. Smith said the limited available funds would be an important factor as plans moved forward, and Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski said commissioners would have to balance the wants of residents with the reality of the city’s fiscal situation.

“Overwhelmingly, you can see there’s a commitment to want to do something here,” Kucharski said. “With that being said, the commission will be as proactive as they can financially.”

One path is gaining a historic designation for the building. Cliff Smith, a city senior planner, said that historic designation would preserve the character of the building and allow for upgrades while not requiring the city to bring the building entirely up to the current code standards.

If the auditorium were to receive a historic designation, it would also allow the city to pursue the same types of grants that were used to help fund renovations at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Although the status would impose certain design standards on improvements, Smith said the auditorium could still be modernized, to a certain degree, as a historic building.

“Historical buildings are intended to be used,” Smith said. “They’re intended to be able to function.”

At Tuesday’s meeting, several attendees repeated a frequent complaint about the auditorium: It would see more use if it was more affordable. Residents of the nearby Laurel Park and Alta Vista neighborhoods suggested the city return to

POLLING PLACE In a survey conducted by the city, 94 respondents showed they were interested in preserving the Payne Park Auditorium. Here’s a look at some of the results: Does Payne Park Auditorium meet the current needs of the community?

33% No

67% Yes

What do you like about Payne Park Auditorium?

Location

88%

Aesthetics

58%

Memories

29%

What don’t you like about Payne Park Auditorium?

Lack of parking

38%

Building is dated

25%

Room space is inadequate

24%

23% No 77% Yes

Should the auditorium be renovated and brought to code no matter the cost?

If a new auditorium could be built for the same 27% cost as Build renovating new the current 73% building, Renovate which would you prefer?

Source: City of Sarasota

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The Payne Park Auditorium, which dates back to 1962, has been targeted for demolition due to the agse of the facility and a failure to generate revenue. Some residents believe that, despite those facts, the auditorium is a valuable asset for the city if it is marketed and used in the proper fashion.

its previous policy of allowing neighborhood groups and other community organizations to use the facility for free — or at least at a lower price point than the current rental rate of $200 per hour.

Stan Zimmerman, former president of the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations, said allowing neighborhood groups easier access to the auditorium would serve to generate publicity for a space that residents often overlook.

“It’s not just for the convenience of the neighborhood associations but also to spread the word that this is what the facility looks like, this is the people it can handle,” Zimmerman said. “Start to use the word of mouth to build an audience for the hall.”

Although most were in favor of preserving the building and praised its historic nature, some attendees questioned if the building was worth saving. Millie Small, chairwoman of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board, said the city should consider whether a new, more recreation-focused building would be of more use to the general public at the park.

“This is 20 or so people (attending the meeting) who are very passionate, but in my mind — sometimes ‘historic value’ has to be compared to ‘old,’” Small said. “Are some things old, or are they historic?”

Kate Lowman, a member of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association Board, said the city was sorely lacking a civic space that residents could use and that the auditorium was the ideal building to fit that mold. She said she was sympathetic to the desire to generate income at the building, but in her eyes, the primary purpose of the auditorium should be to provide a space for the public.

Going forward, Lowman said the auditorium’s purpose was a central issue as the city continues to deliberate its future.

“I think we have to answer the philosophical question: Why do we want a building here?” Lowman said. “What is its purpose?”

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NEWSBRIEFS + City withdraws from shelter conversation Earlier this month, the County Commission drafted a letter to make sure it was still on the same page as the city regarding the pursuit of a regional come-asyou-are homeless shelter. In response to that letter, the City Commission revealed that it no longer was.

At its meeting Monday, commissioners voted to end their pursuit of a city-located shelter for homeless adults. The come-asyou-are shelter was the most contentious recommendation from consultant Robert Marbut, whom the city and county hired last year to address homelessness issues in the region.

With the potential sites for the shelter all turning up within city limits — a result of Marbut’s criteria that the shelter be centrally located to the jail and other service providers — many city residents, as well as two city commissioners, opposed the idea. Still, the majority of the commission voted to pursue all of Marbut’s recommendations.

On Monday, Commissioner Shannon Snyder — one of the three votes in support of Marbut’s plans — revealed he no longer believed a come-as-you-are shelter was the right solution for Sarasota’s homeless issues.

Snyder said there still needed to be a homeless jail diversion program in the area similar to the come-as-you-are Pinellas Safe Harbor in Pinellas County, but he feared a shelter that allowed people to come and go freely would attract an even larger homeless population from outside of the city.

Snyder said Sarasota County, which has worked with the city in the search for a shelter site, should be able to pursue a regional solution on its own.

“I think the county will be able to determine their own need,” Snyder said.

+ Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks Neighborhood groups are rallying residents to attend a Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting Thursday, during which the advisory board will consider the most controversial changes proposed for Sarasota 2050.

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) sent out an email Wednesday encouraging members to “stand up for fiscal neutrality” during the public hearing. Planning commissioners will consider the final round of tweaks to the county’s long-term growth plan.

For a new development project to receive initial approval, the developer must prove the project is fiscally neutral or beneficial — that taxes, fees, assessments and charges for services balance out new public facilities and services to support the development.

The Sarasota 2050 plan, which guides building east of I-75 on specific tracts of land, requires developers to do that at the outset of a project and in subsequent phases.

Developers have criticized the current fiscal neutrality provisions as major hurdles in financing 2050 projects. The proposed changes would give more flexibility to staff and the administration in determining how, and how often, an analysis would be required to prove fiscal neutrality. It would also give the County Commission oversight to adjust such an agreement after seeing the results of the development.

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Grosskreutz said the goal is to be up and running in the Lemon Avenue location by Thanksgiving. The Chidsey location will close Nov. 1.

Visit Sarasota wants to try out the new location for a year and gauge what the needs of the visitors downtown are, Grosskreutz said. Other businesses have suggested the organization needs a large welcome center in that area.

Visit Sarasota will also have a small location at the Mall at University Town Center when it opens in October.

Grosskreutz said 14 million people are projected to visit the new mall, both locals and visitors. The organization has a five-year lease for the mall location.

Visit Sarasota County has unveiled the new location of its visitors center.

The new space at 14 Lemon Ave. is smaller than its old place in the historical Chidsey Library, said Stephanie Grosskreutz, managing director of Visit Sarasota.

“It’s not about how much space you have, it’s about the information you provide,” she said.

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Circle events ordinance remains in design stage City staff will continue working on a long-awaited ordinance managing special events at St. Armands Circle Park, but commissioners signaled their support for several requests from Circle stakeholders.

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St. Armands Circle organizations have been pushing for a restriction on special events at St. Armands Circle Park, citing concerns about traffic congestion and a decrease in business activity during the height of tourist season. rium in place earlier this year.

They also asked for a cap of two events per month except for January and October, during which events traditionally held during the blackout period could be rescheduled. The consensus among commissioners was that both requests were reasonable.

The stakeholders at Monday’s meeting pushed for more oversight over events in the park, as well. Those people successfully campaigned for protection for events with history in the community. Rather than allow anyone to apply for an events permit 364 days in advance, commis-

sioners endorsed a clause that would allow events held within the previous year to apply for the same dates 375 days in advance.

When the ordinance comes back for consideration in September, commissioners said they hoped the new rule would allow successful events to have continuity from year to year.

“I’ll just use the holiday night on St. Armands,” Commissioner Shannon Snyder said about long-standing events getting squeezed out. “Nothing prevents the Grinch from standing at City Hall 365 days before just to prove they can do it.”

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City Attorney Robert Fournier presented several options within the ordinance for managing events on the Circle. He said decisions on the length of an events blackout during the height of season and on the number of events allowed per month outside of the blackout period were matters of policy that were at the commission’s discretion.

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The city attorney’s office has been working to craft an ordinance that establishes regulations for special events since last year, and St. Armands Circle leaders have been watching the process with rapt attention.

Although the end appeared to be near, the saga will continue for both parties for a while longer. On Monday, the City Commission held a public hearing regarding the special events rules but directed staff to make further tweaks to the ordinance before bringing it back for consideration again.

For stakeholders on the Circle, Monday’s meeting was a step in the right direction. Several people spoke during the public hearing about how the proper management of events in the park was critical to the success of businesses and the quality of life for residents in the area.

Marty Rappaport, St. Armands Business Improvement District board member, compared the need for a favorable events ordinance to the need for additional parking near the Circle.

“Of equal importance (to additional parking) is the adoption of a special events ordinance that ensures the type and character of events will perpetuate the success and worldwide recognition we have all worked so hard to make possible,” Rappaport said.

In addition, Julia Bales, speaking on behalf of the St. Armands Residents Association, asked commissioners to put in a formalized appeals process in case merchants, residents or landowners objected to a potential event.

“If the residents believe the event isn’t appropriate, what is our avenue of recourse?” Bales said. “We respectfully request a process be included be included for appeals.”

Fournier said it was possible to build in a 30-day period between when groups on St. Armands are notified of an event and when an events permit is issued to allow potential issues to be raised. Beyond that, however, he was reluctant to institute a formal appeal process for applicants or any other party, because he wanted the criteria established in the ordinance to remain objective and straightforward.

In response to a request that no events go forward without the landowners, merchants and residents groups signing off on them — which mirrors an informal policy in place before 2009 — Fournier said it would represent an unlawful delegation of legislative authority from the commission.

“I understand why (St. Armands stakeholders) would want it; I’m sympathetic to it,” Fournier said. “But I think if we’re going to do the ordinance and codify it, then they need to trust the special events office.”

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by Jessica Salmond | Staff Writer

School District’s millage rate falls for the first time in three years Although the Sarasota County School District’s millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Al Weidner presented the proposed budget for the district’s 2014-2015 fiscal year. Because of a decrease in the state-mandated portion of the millage rate, the total millage rate for the district will fall from 7.97 in 2013 to 7.777 in 2014. It is the first time the millage rate has decreased since 2011.

One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

That means for every $100,000 of assessed value, homeowners will save $19.30 on their propoerty-tax bill.

However, with home values in the area rising, the school district’s taxable values, the tax roll, increased 7.8% from last year.

The net result will mean more revenue from property taxes for schools than last year.

The property appraiser will release a notice of proposed taxes in late August, Weidner said.

Weidner said the school’s budget is in “very good condition this year,” with a total $704 million.

“Since 2007-2008 it’s been painful” to operate the budget

because of the cuts that had to be made, he said.

A total of $124.5 million has been cut from the district’s general fund budget since 2007. This year, $108,477 was cut.

Because the superintendent and the board were conservative during the recession, all funds have adequate reserves, he said.

“This budget maintains the current programs that have enabled the school district to be rated as an A district,” Weidner said.

Weidner praised Food and Nutrition Services for a fund balance reserve (also known as a rainy day fund) of 32%.

“That’s the highest in my whole career it’s ever been,” he said.

The district student enrollment is anticipated to increase by 1,077 in the 2014-15 school year, with 891 additional students in charters and 186 in district schools.

“Hopefully by next year we’ll have a balanced budget,” Weidner said.

The board approved the millage rate and budget for advertising. The proposed budget will be voted on for approval at a meeting 5:15 p.m.

July 29, at the Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota.

Sarasota County School Board approves $1.8M in grants

The Sarasota County School Board approved six grants totaling $1,788,848 at its Tuesday meeting.

Phillippi Shores Elementary received two different grants for playwriting.

Freda Williams, first-grade teacher, and Lisa Stephen, second-grade teacher, applied for $4,000 and $6,000 grants, respectively, to help fund Write a Play, an after-school program that teaches kids how to develop and write a play. The program is part of the school’s international baccalaureate curriculum and is provided through Florida Studio Theater (FST). FST travels around the state to help teach character and plot development, writing skills and games to fa-

cilitate the thinking process.

Williams began the program last year with 18 of her first-grade students. The program helped the kids get out of their comfort zones while teaching them a different way to write and express themselves, she said.

Participating classes in this program can submit a play to FST, which then selects about 10 of the best plays.

Last year, Williams’ class play was selected as a winner — out of 3,000 submissions — that FST actors performed at the Young Playwrights Festival. The class attended the Sarasota theater to watch their creation on stage.

“I don’t think they’ll ever forget,” Williams said. “It’s kind of like winning an Oscar.”

Williams is proposing this grant so that the entire first grade can participate. The two sections of the program, Write a Play and Readers Theater, cost the school about $20 per child.

“We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t have a grant because it’s too expensive,” Williams said.

Stephen’s grant, which she named “Let’s Go to the Show,” will fund Readers Theater workshops from FST. This year she hopes to open up the program to all secondgraders at Phillippi Shores.

“The program gets them ex-

ADDITIONAL GRANT PROPOSALS $1,744,023 — Sarasota

Against Violence (SAVE) for Booker Middle School to be spread over five years for the reduction of violence and increased access to mentalhealth services for students.

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cited about writing in a different way than they’re used to,” Stephen said.

Ghita DiNota, 7, participated in Williams’ winning class play last year. She said her favorite part of the program was brainstorming the plot, characters and setting.

“It was exciting to not know what they (her classmates) were going to say,” she said.

The play was about an alligator named Chop who wanted to be friends with a fish. A bird tried to warn the fish not to be friends with him. In the end, Chop can’t help himself and eats the fish.

Tyler Roads, another of Williams’ students last year, helped come up with the bird character after watching some woodpeckers in his backyard.

“It was fun. I loved the show,” he said, although he thought the play was too short.

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New developer sees promise in Sarasota housing market Louisiana-based developer Level Homes has acquired property in Golden Gate Point and Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores.

As his company begins to enter the Saraso- the property. That opportunity, Hilliard said, ta development market, Bob Hilliard believes doesn’t currently exist. there’s a void to fill.

“There’s very little development that’s hapHilliard’s firm, Level Homes, is a Baton pened west of the trail, and there’s very little Rouge, La.-based developer that also has a that’s happened on the north side west of the presence in Raleigh, N.C., and Charleston, trail,” he said. “The development that’s hapS.C. The company recently spent $4.1 million pened has been scattered.” to purchase five multifamily parcels in Indian Prices for the homes that comprise that Beach/Sapphire Shores and another $3 mil- project, located near the 4200 block of Bay lion to buy a parcel on Golden Gate Point.

Shore Road, are likely to range from $800,000 Hilliard, Level Homes’ to around $1.3 million, Hillcoastal division president, iard said.

“Sarasota is really a very said Sarasota offers an affluTo differentiate itself ent population that he befrom other condos in desophisticated market. lieves will be a good match velopment on Golden Gate Really, it’s kind of a cul- Point, Hilliard said their for the boutique developer.

“Sarasota is really a very tural gem ... the market project — which will be losophisticated market,” Hillcated at 680 Golden Gate is very attractive from a Point — would likely ofiard said. “Really, it’s kind of a cultural gem, and because of fer more units than other housing standpoint.” those features, the market is buildings in the area. very attractive from a hous- — Bob Hilliard, coastal divi“That might bring the sion president, Level Homes price down a little bit and ing standpoint.”

Hilliard said Level Homes offer another unique opwould be able to fill a niche portunity in that particular in the market by focusing on area,” Hilliard said. “We’re projects that may be too small for a national going to appeal to that buyer that wants those company yet too ambitious for local build- views but may not be in the $2-5 million ers. Despite the growing housing stock in the range.” area, Hilliard said Level Homes hopes to capiHilliard said the company is looking to actalize on projects other developers haven’t quire other properties in the city and region, been able to produce. perhaps extending as far north as the Tampa He pointed to the plans for Indian Beach/ area. Although Level Homes is new to SaraSapphire Shores as an example. The 23-unit sota, its outlook on the future of housing in collection of single-family houses aims to of- the area is bright. fer the opportunity to obtain a residence in “We’re very confident in the strength of the an underdeveloped area while still having Sarasota market,” Hilliard said. “We think it’s other new, high-quality houses adjacent to a perfect fit.”

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1 p.m. — 200 block of North Conrad Avenue. Dispute/Fight. A man said he is in an ongoing dispute with a tenant at a property he owns. The man is in the process of evicting the tenant and believes the tenant is stealing mail out of his mailbox. The man had no proof of his claim but asked officers to contact the tenant and ask him to stop. The tenant denied taking any mail that does not belong to him.

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JULY 21 MISSING LINK 9 a.m. — 3200 block of Sycamore Terrace. Petit Theft. A woman said she was checking her neighbor’s house when she noticed blood on the driveway. The woman further inspected the house and noticed a front tire missing from a bike. The homeowner said it was an old bike and that the value of the tire was approximately $20. The officer did not take in the bike frame because it was heavily rusted and said the blood in the driveway appeared to be from a raccoon paw.

SOMETHING BORROWED 11:49 a.m. — 2800 block of Fruitville Road. Dispute/Fight. A woman informed officers her friend would not return her car. Officers contacted the friend, who then returned the keys to the woman.

REFUND FUNDAMENTALS 3:13 p.m. — 3500 block of Fruitville

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Ridiculous election rumor

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Ugly and ridiculous things always happen in election campaigns.

Here’s one of the ridiculous: The rumor that Hospital Corp. of America is financing a slate of hospital board candidates who will convert Sarasota Memorial Hospital from a public to a for-profit hospital.

Talk about a broomstick whacking the wasp nest. All you have to do in Sarasota is breathe a word against Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and look out, buddy.

If you want to get swarmed with wasp welts, try going after SMH. Susan Nilon, owner of WSRQ Radio, was among the first to stir the nest with a post on SRQ Daily. Swinging away with incendiary commentary and little attribution, Nilon’s post had such buzz-words, phrases and sentences as: • “Not able to conMATT firm the rumor …”

WALSH • With no comment from him, she described Anthony Pedicini, the alleged recruiter of the slate, as the man “known around Sarasota for his work on Peter Lombardo’s campaign against State Attorney Ed Brodsky.”

(Thwack! Take that, Pedicini!)

• There were the obligatory swipes at Gov. Rick Scott, former CEO of Columbia-HCA. • She wrote: “It is believed that HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) has set aside $250,000 to launch this campaign.”

(Italics added) • “For those of you who are thinking that privatization is a good thing, you need to realize what that would really mean to our community. The first loss that would be felt would be maternity care.” (Stated as fact.)

And before you knew it, the rumor became fact. Or perceived as a fact. It was buzzing everywhere. And people were ready to defend the nest.

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A former Sarasota Hospital Board member sent Nilon’s post our way with the following: “Wow. She tells it like it is … sad when candidates run for such a narrow, selfinterested position, particularly against incumbents who have built and maintained the most successful community hospital in the country.”

By Friday, another email shot out from a hospital supporter: “THIS IS SOMETHING WE SHOULD ALL BE WORRIED ABOUT!” And then Republican Party operative Eric Robinson, husband of Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson, became treasurer of a new political committee — Save Our Community Hospital.

In a one-pager asking for money, Save Our Community Hospital wrote: “This year, for-profit hospitals are again trying to take control of Sarasota Memorial in a new way — by engineering a covert takeover of the elected board. … [T]he forprofit hospital has recruited and funded

HOSPITAL BOARD’S HISTORICAL TAX RATES, TAX REVENUES In the past 10 years, the Sarasota County Hospital District Board shifted policies and more than doubled its property-tax rate.

Comparing 2000 to 2013, the district’s tax rate has risen 190%. Annual tax collections, when comparing them in 2000 and 2013, show a 395% increase.

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$8,194,447 $8,895,124 $9,860,919 $11,195,652 $17,069,851 $23,299,928 $37,148,674 $58,837,269 $58,986,821 $50,029,978 $50,572,449 $45,753,473 $41,050,137 $40,611,149

Source: Sarasota Hospital Board; Sarasota Tax Collector

challengers to these incumbents (for a reported $150,000 or at least $30,000 per candidate) in the hope that they can divert tax revenue to its own bottom line and away from the community and, ultimately, to turn Sarasota Memorial into a for-profit institution.”

Thwack! Talk about making Sarasotans buzz like angry wasps.

More to the story

But everyone should calm down.

We’ll go out on a limb here: It won’t ever happen.

Here’s why: To convert Sarasota Memorial to a for-profit hospital would require a voter referendum.

And you can be sure of this: There is no way, probably ever, Sarasotans would give up the one institution they cherish above all else in this community.

There is still more to this story, however.

Did Anthony Pedicini, founder of Strategic Image Management, try to recruit Hospital Board candidate Jack Brill of Longboat Key to initiate a takeover of the board to privatize Sarasota Memorial?

That’s where this started. Pedicini manages political campaigns around Florida.

He and Brill spoke about the hospital board several weeks ago.

Neither of them says explicitly they talked about privatizing the hospital. Brill says privatization “was mentioned” in one of his conversations.

Pedicini says: “I am not involved nor do I know of any PAC trying to privatize SMH.” Asked whether he is or was involved in helping HCA recruit candidates for the SMH board, Pedicini told us: “I have nothing to do with SMH. There is no contractual relationship with anyone that would have me involved in that race.”

The conspiracies still continue. How is that the challengers to the SMH board

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incumbents all signed up to run within 19 days of each other?

Another one: It’s not privatization that HCA wants. It wants to take over the board and create a management contract to operate Sarasota Memorial, which could lead to the sale of the hospital.

“There is no effort to privatize SMH,” Bob Meade, CEO of HCA-owned Doctors Hospital, told us. “Even if we wanted to do that, the FTC regulations would not allow it because of the number of hospitals we currently own in the region.

Nothing that I have read thus far concerning privatization should be construed as credible.”

Asked whether HCA was or is involved in recruiting hospital board candidates, Meade added, “I have no knowledge of us doing anything like that.”

It’s not out of the realm of reality for HCA to attempt a takeover of Sarasota Memorial. But when you actually think through what would be required for that to occur, smart business people, like those managing HCA, would quickly recognize that would not be a war worth the resources and effort required or a war that could be won.

That’s not to say HCA’s Florida executives don’t think intensely about their competition with Sarasota Memorial.

Most people who follow the hospitals in this market know HCA officials believe the hospital board’s tax revenues should not go exclusively to SMH for treating indigent patients. And in fact, if you read the enabling legislation for the Sarasota Hospital District, it says: “[T]he Board of County Commissioners shall in like manner reimburse any other hospital in Sarasota County, approved by the State Board of Health, for hospital services rendered to medically indigent persons.”

That’s a skirmish HCA thinks about often and has fought in court.

But to think HCA’s top executives have been thinking they can wrest control of Sarasota Memorial or control of the hospital board, now that really is one of this election cycle’s more ridiculous stories. They’re smarter than that.

It’ll never happen.

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“Your look right now is the same as the one they are leaving in Cleveland.”

So said retail consultant Robert Gibbs Monday at St. Armands Lutheran Church at a presentation on Sarasota city shopping districts. He was referring to Main Street downtown and St. Armands Circle.

Ouch. That’s almost insulting. But we get the point.

At the same time, Gibbs said downtown has the potential to look Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, and St. Armands Circle has the bones to look like Third Street in Naples — two premier shopping districts in Florida.

“Whether you have the political will — that is the question,” Gibbs said.

This is a crucial time to muster the will.

Either owners and merchants downtown and on St. Armands Circle can do nothing and decline, or rally the will, invest and compete. Who’s going to lead the charge?

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lead an army that has not been trained to fight.

With all due respect to Tom Brokaw and his nomination for the Greatest Generation (the one that fought WWII), he has never absorbed any history about the founding of this country. Those men and women were The Greatest Generation.

The USA Titanic hit the iceberg on Nov 6, 1932, and is going down by the bow.

Katharine Lee Bates in her ode to “America the Beautiful” wrote: “O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life.”

Until we find leaders who have that as a guiding principle, we will continue the march to third-rate nationhood.

Thanks for the column.

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in opposition to the proposed new charter for the city of Sarasota. Less than 60% of signatures needed to put the initiative on the ballot were collected over a six-month period. It is important to note that this was the first time in Sarasota’s recent history that petition gatherers had 180 days to complete their task. Until 2012, they were allowed only 90 days. And yet they failed. This was, we believe, yet another confirmation of the intelligence and good judgment of Sarasota’s voters.

It was the seventh time, Sarasota. In 1996, 2002 and 2009 voters defeated a variety of such initiatives — in 2002 by 70% to 30%. The City Commission voted not to put a similar measure on the ballot in 2012. The 2006 Charter Review Committee and the 2010-11 Charter Review Committee that performed the decennial review of the charter also recommended against a change from commission-city manager form of government.

It was important to us that the Steering Committee of The Citizens Voice be diverse and comprehensive, that it include new voices (chair and treasurer as well as other committee members were new to this governance debate) and that all three districts of the city be fully represented. We are proud to have our members include the majority of past mayors/com-

Dear Editor: In the business world, when a CEO is not performing, he can be replaced. In politics, an elected official is performing if he is giving away the store to those who vote for more entitlements in addition to doing whatever it takes to be elected/re-elected.

Barack Obama is leading in the direction his handlers require, and the Manchurian President is doing as he is told.

He has always been unqualified to be president and fully qualified to do the bidding of those who wanted him in the White House (I am not referring here to the electorate, although they too want him in the Oval Office).

Leadership is an inbred quality. You cannot push a chain, and you cannot deal with a crisis when you are untrained or have no experience in dealing with one.

The Congress, and most presidents, with a few notable exceptions, have failed for a long time to do the job as outlined in the Constitution. And it is hard to

+ Citizens have been heard Dear Editor: It is with relief and gratitude to many that The Citizens Voice Committee completes its work

missioners of this city, a former city manager and several former members of the 2010-11 Charter Review Committee. We were truly non-partisan, as is our city government — Republicans, Democrats and Independents, neighborhood and business representatives, working together in common cause.

This recent initiative to change the city government was the most radical yet. The proposed charter would have created a mayor with enormous power who could not be recalled. Voters would be allowed to choose only one district commissioner rather than the current three (a majority of the commission). And the March city election would be moved to August with its notoriously low turnout and politically partisan primaries. We are grateful to those citizens and current and former elected officials from Pensacola who shared their candid assessments and strong disappointment with a similar charter recently adopted in that city.

We strongly disagree with the argument that this proposal deserved to be on the ballot regardless of its content. The

content of the proposal matters.

We are pleased that a great deal of time and money has been saved by ending this effort at the petition-gathering stage.

(For the 2009 election, The Citizens Voice spent $10,000 in opposition to similar amendments. Proponents spent more than $100,000. Then, also, the intelligence and good judgment of Sarasota voters resulted in a 65% to 35% voter defeat of the measure.)

The cost of these repeated attempts is not just monetary, however. They have a significantly destabilizing effect on the city, its citizens, staff and elected officials. For this reason, South Carolina, for instance, has a law that prohibits the introduction of initiatives to change the form of a municipal government more frequently than once every four years.

Throughout, citizens observed that this is a great city and it became so under the city manager-commission form of government. We celebrate this city, its vibrancy and, especially, the voices of its citizens. May they always be heard.

The Citizens Voice Committee

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The idea for Jade Morgan’s business took shape after she made a mermaid tail as a costume for her daughter.

Jade Morgan’s business started with her daughter’s dream. Kaylee, 6, wanted to be a mermaid.

Morgan already had some crafting and DIY experience — she’d even sold things at local craft shows — so she decided to try her hand at creating a mermaid costume.

It took her a few attempts before she found the right combination of materials, Morgan said. She had to find swimsuit material that wouldn’t fade in the saltwater and that didn’t become transparent when wet.

Kaylee’s first mermaid tail was black and sparkly. Morgan took her to the beach with her costume, and the two attracted the attention of many of the beach-goers, Morgan said. People asked to take Kaylee’s picture and asked her where she’d bought the outfit.

Morgan made an adult-sized tail and wore it with her daughter. Again, the pair of them became celebrities on the beach.

“I thought, ‘I think I might have something here,’” Morgan said.

The suits are swimmable and stretchy, with seashell tops made to match. The fins are made out of swimmer’s fins, covered by the fabric. Morgan does it all herself, from cutting out the tail to gluing on the small details on the shells.

Right now they’re hard to walk in, Morgan said, but she hopes to improve the design in the future.

Morgan began making mermaid tails to order in January. Custom-sized and handmade, the tails take her about an hour or two to make from start to finish. She originally bought the material in a craft store but recently switched to wholesale online because of the price difference.

Her business, Siesta Key Mermaids, receives about 15 orders a week for tails, she said.

“There’s no shortage of little girls wanting to be mermaids,” Morgan said. “They’re fun around the beach, the pool … even the bathtub.”

Several times a month, Morgan’s friends also dress up as mermaids — Skye, Coral

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Customers can purchase a seashell top to go with their suit. Jade Morgan designs each costume by hand.

Above: Morgan cuts out the body of the mermaid tail from swimsuit-type fabric. It took Morgan six or seven trial runs to find the right kind of fabric, she said. and Pearl — for publicity on the beach.

The mermaids can be rented for special events and birthday parties. The biggest customers aren’t parents wanting something original for their kids’ parties, though — they’re hotels, Morgan said. The RitzCarlton Beach Club requests a mermaid about once a month.

Since launching her website, siestakeymermaids.com, Morgan has received orders from all over the country, including Hawaii. The children’s suits run about $80 to $90, depending on the size.

Morgan also sells mermaid accessories, such as shell hair clips and tails for babies.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, Morgan will be holding a special mermaid swim on Siesta Key. People can rent a tail or buy one for a discounted $66. All three of her mermaid models will be present to swim with participants.

In the future, Morgan hopes to open a storefront on Siesta Key. And Kaylee? She wears her mermaid suit all the time with her good friend, Ella. She said the suit is not hard to swim in and she likes to play in the water while wearing it.

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“We look for synergy — to create revenue, create excitement,” Nielsen said. “We want to drive people into the area, which allows us to fund the remaining cultural arts facilities and the things that are missing that we want.”

Brian Jones, director of development for Core Construction, said he’s most excited about the number of jobs that could be generated if this project is approved. The group estimates its proposal could generate 2,750 construction jobs and 1,300 fulltime equivalent employment opportunities.

The group has touted the speed with which it could make the project a reality — if approved later this year, it says it could have an aquarium in place within 30 to 36 months. However, the emphasis on “now” works another way. Considering the economic climate, this project is appealing and feasible now. Should any one element of this intricate plan fall out of line, however, that may no longer be the case.

“We believe the stars have aligned perfectly for this project,” Jones said. “We have an aquarium in need of upgrades, a bayfront park in need of improvement, historically low interest rates and an economy

on the rebound. This has created a perfect storm for a project of this type.”

And so, the reception Friday ended with a call to arms: Write city leaders and ask them to accept private proposals for the public land. By mobilizing the public and getting people to endorse a route by which the proposal can become a reality, Sarasota Bayfront Now is hoping it can win over a commission that has, at least in part, shown itself to be skeptical of this plan.

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Chris Cogan, a co-managing partner with Seven Holdings, says a fact that distinguishes his group from others is that Sarasota Bayfront Now would see a project through to completion — and quickly.

“We have a team that knows how to do that and get it done, and we have a plan that is feasible, realistic, and can get done now,” Cogan said. “And that’s where the term Sarasota Bayfront Now comes from.”

The contrast is being drawn with Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, a group that is undertaking a city-sanctioned master planning effort for some of the same land. Cogan said both groups are pushing for a bayfront that can help define the city for generations.

“I don’t know anybody who lives in Sarasota who wouldn’t want to embrace the concept that is being put forth for the bayfront,” Cogan said. “This is a potential legacy for Sarasota.”

Steve Nielsen, senior vice president with Governmental Facility Development Services, has an extensive background working on public projects. He spent 24 years as the community development director for Tempe, Ariz., and another decade formulating and implementing a comprehensive development plan for Arizona State University.

In 2012, he formed Government Facility Development Services. The purpose of the company, he said, was to bring projects like the one Sarasota Bayfront Now proposes to fruition. The organization’s goal is to allow for the partially privatized development of public projects so governments don’t bear the financial burden.

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Fourth Friday at Historic Downtown Village — takes place at 5 p.m. at Historic Downtown Village, 1861 Fruitville Road. The evening will allow visitors to stroll the galleries, shops and restaurants in the Historic Downtown Village after hours with live music and snacks.

Singer/songwriter Michael Miller will be playing.

Bastille Day Celebration — runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sara Bay Country Club, 7011 Willow St. The Sarasota Singles Society will be celebrating Bastille Day with Frenchinspired hors d’oeuvres and desserts, festive décor, live music and dancing. Tickets are $60 for members; $80 for nonmembers. For more information, call 504-4064.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Picture Book Club — takes place at 10:30 a.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St. Bring your little ones to this weekly book club that invites families to spend the morning together. For more information, call 365-7900.

Fashion Dash — runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St. All ages are welcome to take part in this annual fashion exchange and show with live music sponsored by Plato’s Closet. The fashion show begins at 1 p.m. with clothing exchange for guys and girls running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then again from 2 to 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 26, AND SUNDAY, JULY 27 Sarasota Mystic Faire — runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail. The largest psychic fair in Southwest Florida, the Sarasota Mystic Faire will include 70 to 100 psychics, healers and vendors from around the country sharing their knowledge and energies. Tickets are $7 for one day; $10 for two. For more information, call (239) 9493387.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

Meet the Candidates Night — runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Covenant Life Church, 8490 McIntosh Road.

The Palmer Ranch Master Association and the Palmer Ranch Communities Coalition comes together to host an evening with County Commission candidates. For more information, call 923-0934.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

Breakfast Buzz — runs from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Der Dutchman, 3713 Bahia Vista St. SRQ Airport CEO Rick Piccolo will discuss new airline agreements and air service at this breakfast meeting. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For more information and to RSVP, go to sarasotachamber. com.

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Sarasota resident Sandor Jakovics began playing with the Sarasota Badminton Club about seven years ago.

Call me crazy Sandor Jakovics and Krisztina Ihaszy plan to play badminton for 34 straight hours — a world record.

SARASOTA — Sandor Jakovics is always up for a challenge.

There’s just something about going head-to-head against an opponent or battling the clock that motivates the Sarasota resident to give it his all.

And this weekend, Jakovics’ biggest challenge to date could land him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Jakovics, along with fellow Sarasota resident Krisztina Ihaszy, Orlando’s Watkins Fessal and Lakeland’s Sue Dickson, will attempt to play badminton doubles for 34 straight hours to set a new Guinness World Record for continuous badminton doubles play. Four players from the Netherlands hold the current world record of 30 hours of continuous play.

“The four crazies,” as they call themselves, will begin batting the birdies at 7 a.m.

July 25, at All People’s Life Center gym in Tampa. If all goes well, the challenge will conclude at 4 p.m. July 26.

“We like a challenge,” Jakovics says. “We thought, ‘Why not? This is fun. This is a good idea.’”

The quartet began training for the challenge a couple of months ago. They started out with a six-hour training session and have gradually worked their way up. Their most recent training session was 21 hours.

A native of Hungary, Jakovics played badminton a couple of times in his native

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KING OF SWING Standing alone on the driving range at the Preserve Golf Club at Tara, Cardinal Mooney High senior Jake LaMore reaches into his golf bag, pulls out an iron and lines up his shot.

In moments, a ping reverberates through the air as LaMore makes contact. He watches the ball sail into the horizon before grabbing another and repeating the process.

It’s here on the driving range where LaMore finds solace. The threat of an impending thunderstorm does little to break his rhythm.

“It makes me feel comfortable,” he says of being on the course. “I just like coming out and hitting range balls. It’s peaceful.”

LaMore’s consistent drive and dedication to improve his skill set paid off this summer. The 17-yearold has finished in the top three in every Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Summer Series event that he’s entered.

LaMore began playing golf when he was 5 years old; he began hitting at the local nine-hole course with his mother, RuthAnn. He entered his first GSJGA tournament when he was 10 years old but began playing in tournaments consistently his freshman year of high school. At that time, LaMore, who also played soccer at the time, broke his ankle and decided to forgo soccer and focus solely on golf.

As a sophomore, LaMore advanced to the Class 1A-Region 6 tournament as an individual. He missed a chance for a repeat performance last season by two shots.

Last summer, LaMore won his first tournament in a playoff at Laurel Oak Country Club. Since then, he’s finished in the top five in nearly every GSJGA tournament in which he’s played.

“It’s great,” LaMore says of playing on the GSJGA tour. “Everyone is really nice there, which makes it fun. The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association puts on good tournaments, and they are all local, which is nice.

“Playing for the GSJGA has taught me not to overthink everything,” LaMore says. “You have to focus a lot on each (individual) shot and not get cocky.”

In June, LaMore shot a 2-underpar 70 to take the lead at the Sarasota City Junior Championship.

“I never had an 18-hole lead before, and I remember going to bed that night thinking, ‘Don’t screw up,’” LaMore says.

LaMore returned to the course the following day and shot a 76 to finish third by three shots. It was a disappointing finish for LaMore, but rather than dwelling on the past, he returned to the green and shot a personal best 69 to earn event medalist honors and win the boys 16 to 18 division of a GSJGA Summer Series event, at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

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Cardinal Mooney High senior Jake LaMore has spent the summer perfecting his game while playing with the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.

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Cardinal Mooney High senior Jake LaMore will begin his final season with the Cougars next month with the goal of making it back to the regional tournament. breaking to lose the city championship because I didn’t have it in the bag, but I had the lead,” LaMore says. “So to come back the next day and shoot under 70 for the first time was sort of redemption for me.”

Next month, LaMore will begin his final season at Cardinal Mooney. He hopes to return to the regional tournament as an individual while helping the Cougars make it there as a team, as well.

Eventually, LaMore, who works at the Preserve Golf Club at Tara washing golf carts and picking up golf balls, wants to complete the PGA Golf Management program.

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@ yourobserver.com.

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Sandor Jakovics, Krisztina Ihaszy, Sue Dickson and Watkins Fessal, nicknamed “the four crazies,” are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for continuous badminton doubles play.

BADMINTON / FROM PAGE 15 country, but it wasn’t until about seven years ago that he started taking the game seriously. He joined the Badminton Club of Sarasota, which meets every Wednesday evening, at the Arlington Park Gym for a three-hour practice.

The Badminton Club of Sarasota was founded by Sarasota resident Roger Long about 15 years ago as a way to bring people together who have a passion for badminton. Today, the club is home to about 30 members with as many as 11 different nationalities represented at one time.

“I like everything in badminton,” Jakovics says. “It’s fast. You have to know the tactics. It’s a smart sport. It’s very complex.”

Ihaszy agrees.

“It’s a very good and fast tactic and condition game,” says Ihaszy, who has been playing badminton for 17 years.

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where they find (themselves). I am lucky because I find myself in badminton.”

Jakovics has been playing with Ihaszy, also a native of Hungary who won a pair of silver medals at the 2012 Sunshine State Games badminton tournament, since he began playing badminton. The two have developed chemistry on the court that they hope will carry them throughout the challenge.

During the challenge, which will be filmed in its entirety, the four competitors will have a five-minute break every hour. They can elect to not take a break and stockpile their time for later in the challenge, but all four members must agree to do so.

“She’s a good player and we’ve had a lot of training sessions,” Jakovics says. “We’re really just playing against the time.”

“I want to (test) myself,” Ihaszy says.

“I did two other long challenges, but this one is the craziest.”

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The distance in yards of Stamp Stipp’s ace on the eighth hole of the Heron Course, at The Oaks Club.

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HISTORICAL ’HOOD

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● Indian Beach was home to one of Sarasota’s first post offices in 1906, which served fewer than 100 residents.

The old post office’s exact location is unknown.

● To attract people from the North, settlers sold the neighborhood at one point in the 1890s as the “Connecticut Colony.”

This resulted in a few homes being built with a Northeastern aesthetic.

● Sapphire Shores Park (also known as Sun Circle Park) is a dog-friendly park located on the water. ● Bay Shore Road is two words, not one. Many street signs are incorrectly labeled “Bayshore Road.”

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The Overlook (2701 Bay Shore Road) — This spot on Bay Shore Road is “part of (the neighborhood’s) entire historical fabric,” according to Jennings. The spot is perfect for sunset viewing, with an open view of the bay and visible remnants of history. Look to the left and you can see the remains of Native American ceremonial mounds.

To your right are remnants of the docks Cuban fishermen used in the 1700s.

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Nature Walk — The Charles Hegener Nature Walk is easy to miss with its small entrance located at Bay Shore Road and 40th Street. Hegener was a native to the area and an environmental and historic preservationist.

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SARASOTA’S NORTH TRAIL is a popular subject in the news, however, it is the residential neighborhood of Indian Beach/ Sapphire Shores that steals the hearts of visitors and residents.

Tucked away under canopy trees, Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores has a rich history dating back to when Florida’s earliest inhabitants made seasonal trips to the area to fish in its freshwater springs and the bay.

The neighborhood, made up of nearly 30 subdivisions, is a piece of history well preserved by its residents.

Neighborhood historian and resident David Jennings says Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores’ mix of history and charm makes it magical.

“There’s something about that dirt,” says Jennings. “I call it magic dirt. You get smitten.”

The dirt Jennings speaks of is the foundation of the neighborhood’s history, made up of Native American ceremonial mounds that have been covered and filled over the years.

But, if you know where to look, today’s visitors can still catch a glimpse of history.

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Face Autism helps families stay active with skate party

“I think it’s very important that we take care of these homes and preserve them for the neighborhood and the city of Sarasota.”

— Louise Minges, who lives in the pink Mediterranean home on Woodland Drive and Bay Shore Road

Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer

Shylynn “Tess Tickles” Gamble and Connie “K-Oss” Iachetta help Vincent Garguilo skate.

“We love the fact that the home was built almost 100 years ago and has a lot of history.”

— Donna Koffman.

Koffman’s home at 451 Woodland Drive was built for John Ringling’s doctor, Dr. George Day, in the ’20s.

“We loved the diversity of the neighborhood. The house just spoke to us as something that could have come out of Italy or Spain.

It’s a very romantic house.”

— Claudia Barnett, who lives in a nationally registered home at 5050 Bay Shore Road.

“When I’m describing the neighborhood to people, I tell them of the magic of this place that has been desirable for centuries.”

— David Jennings, neighborhood historian and resident of Sapphire Shores since 1992.

Xavier Gray and Jauana Johnson skate.

Face Autism Inc. held a skate party for families July 11, at Stardust Skate Center. Families rented skates and skated for two hours for free thanks to the Sarasota-based nonprofit founded by Colleen Buccieri.

The Rolling Renegades, a Manasota roller derby team, helped children skate. The team has skated with Face Autism families for more than a year.

“They’re great kids,” says teammate Shylynn “Tess Tickles” Gamble.

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To kick off the sixth annual Summer Lunch & Learn Series, the organization’s associate executive director and director of government and international affairs, Jason Isaacson, spoke at the event about the potential paths to a two-state Israeli-Palestinian solution.

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Ritz-Carlton hosts Girls Inc. for an afternoon of beauty

Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer

Jennifer Yuza paints Alexis Connolly’s nails.

Sharyn McCormick styles Shanerica Ward’s hair.

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Girls of Girls Inc. spent Monday afternoon at the Ocean Breeze Salon and Spa, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The visit allowed the girls to learn more about skin care and beauty products. After trying out new hairstyles and makeup tricks, the girls enjoyed some pampering, including temporary hair extensions and fresh lemonade.

The girls run a salon in the Girls Inc.’s micro-community, Dream Harbor, and were excited to share what they learned with their customers.

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Moritz Marka compresses the sand for a base.

Bill Knight teaches the campers how to make towers.

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Sand Sculpture Camp Evan Lemole works on his tower.

Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer

Matthew Owsianka tries to stop the leak in his bucket.

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation’s Sand Sculpture Camp held its second day of this week’s session Tuesday, on Siesta Key Beach. The camp teaches children how to build basic sand sculptures, including towers, using everyday tools.

On the first day, campers learned the importance of a good “pound-up,” or base made of sand. After a lesson by instructor and master sculptor Bill Knight, of the Sand Lovers, campers worked on their pound-ups and towers, which had to feature one door and two windows.

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Anglers and family members enjoyed dinner and drinks to celebrate the end of the tournament.

The tournament concluded with a fish-off June 21. Angler David Sugar caught and released a tarpon with a girth of 38 3/4 inches to win first place.

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real estate | transactions

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Bay Island sells for $1.9 million High Point Circle

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 7 and July 11.

A home in Bay Island tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Ronald Allbee and Susan Callahan and Elizabeth Callahan sold their home at 3810 Flamingo Ave. to Michael and Mette Milland, of Zionsville, Ind., for $1.9 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,960 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.39 million in 2005.

Nada Skaf, of Port St. Lucie, sold the home at 1931 High Point Circle to Brad Murrell, of Sarasota, for $420,000. Built in 1940, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,478 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $165,000 in 2000.

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Clyde and Kelly Purmort sold their home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive to Jeffrey Crystal and Nadina Maratta, of Sarasota, for $1.5 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,290 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.4 million in 2012.

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Dan and Sybille Anbar, of South Orange, N.J., sold their home at 4701 Riverwood Ave. to William and Wilma Thornton, of Keller, Texas, for $830,000. Built in 1974, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,958 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $306,500 in 2011.

This home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,290 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million.

One Hundred Central

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 706 condominium at 1301 N. Tamiami Trail to Arthur and Elaine Sandler, of Sarasota, for $525,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,546 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $449,500 in 2001.

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 810 condominium at 1301 N. Tamiami Trail to Daniel and Joan Conway, of Sarasota, for $520,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,546 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $443,500 in 2000.

Tara Entertainment LLC sold the Unit H1016 condominium at 100 Central Ave. to Dante and June Rosato, of Sarasota, for $775,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 1,725 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $621,000 in 2006.

Cunliff Lane

Jeffrey and Rosemary Angeleri sold their home at 1534 Cunliff Lane to Dorothy Beppler and Terri Reisz, of Sarasota, for $592,000.

Built in 1951, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,022 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $617,000 in 2008.

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Essex House

JSI Gulfstream LLC sold the Unit 301 condominium at 707 S. Gulfstream Ave. to William and Bonnie Bauer, of Harrisburg, Pa., for $510,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,247 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $359,900 in 2013.

Eagles Point at the Landings

William and Gloria Story, trustees, of Harrisonburg, Va., sold the Unit 102 condominium at 5450 Eagles Point Circle to Stephen and Shari Ashman, of Sarasota, for $469,500. Built in 1998, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,514 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2001.

William Turner, of Sarasota, sold his home at 202 Island Circle to Robert and Diana Straeb, of Sarasota, for $1 million.

Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,967 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,875,000 in 2006.

Kathleen Richardson and Sandra McCourtney, of Rockford, Ill., sold two properties at 669 Beach Road to ICIC III LLC for $815,000. The first property, built in 1949, has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,075 square feet of living area. The second property, built in 1953, has one bedroom, two baths and 1,152 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $47,500 in 1976.

Siesta Beach

Michael Milligan, of Sarasota, sold his home at 4942 Commonwealth Drive to Alex Gutierrez, of Sarasota, for $645,000.

Built in 1970, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,062 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $250,000 in 1997.

Elliot Lawrence, of Viejo, Calif., sold the home at 5157 Sandy Beach Ave. to Anatoly Vecherka, of Moscow, for $565,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,288 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $540,000 in 2004.

Harmony

Mary Peirce and Kendall Balance, of Sarasota, sold their home at 520 Givens

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1940 Alta Vista St. 1725 Irving St. 2440 Arlington St. 2641 Arlington St. 940 Alameda Way 37 Sunset Drive 4924 Brywill Circle 1670 Bayview Drive 1870 Webber St. 435 Acacia Drive

Addition Addition Remodel Windows Windows/Door Alterations Pool Cage Windows Remodel Re-roof

Amir Guirguis Phil Block Richard Green Dewey Fleeman Hans Kutchera Jamie Peppas Fernando Gobic Vildan Mullin A. Liggett, trustee Stephen Finkel

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8776 Midnight Pass Road 1658 Stickney Point Road 1329 S. Lake Shore Drive 1533 Shelburne Lane 1280 Dolphin Bay Way 4849 Peregrine Point Circle N. 5770 Midnight Pass Road 8996 Hungtington Pointe Drive 1300 N. Portofino Drive 5569 Contento Drive

Remodel Remodel Seawall Seawall Remodel Windows/Doors Renovations Tile Alterations Windows/Door

Joseph Gagliardi Maria Roles Yves Cremieux Harry Soward, trustee Mary Higgins Laura Cohn Trudy Hull Ronald Purdie Peter Benequesta Beth Kemp

$80,000 $62,000 $37,773 $37,321 $35,675 $34,512 $33,500 $32,000 $30,000 $27,250

$183,643 $110,000 $60,000 $30,000 $28,000 $20,000 $17,439 $17,000 $15,000 $13,460

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Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-928-1328

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4270 Castlebridge Lane #A4101581 $215,000 Robert Agnello

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878 Freeling Dr #A3951961 $9,000 Lisa Gullick

3226 Espanola Drive #A4101967 $249,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

5741 Volsella Place #A4101925 $189,900 James Styers

Sally Innis-Klitz, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 203 condominium at 6267 Midnight Pass Road to Patricia Bordell and Judith Tira, of New Kensington, Pa., for $450,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,469 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $104,000 in 1988.

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St. to Dockside Homes LLC for $625,000.

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James and Tiffany Laughlin, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4905 Peaceable Way to Joseph Taggart III, trustee, of Rathdrum, Idaho, for $550,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,563 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $450,100 in 2003.

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76

97 (1948)

65 (1928)

Thursday, July 17

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95 (1951)

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Friday, July 18

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97 (1989)

66 (1948)

Saturday, July 19

92

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96 (1976)

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Sunday, July 20

92

76

97 (2010)

67 (1948)

Monday, July 21

93

75

98 (1918)

65 (1948)

Tuesday, July 22

90

73

98 (1984)

64 (1976)

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Thursday, July 17

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Friday, July 18

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Saturday, July 19

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6:52a

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27.43 in. 26.73 in.

Tuesday, July 29

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Wednesday, July 30 6:53a

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Month-to-date: 2014 2013

2.07 in. 9.85 in.

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE AUCTION ART & ANTIQUES SUNDAY, JULY 27TH @ 1PM Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm The sale will be held at our Auction Gallery located on the Southwest corner of 301N & University Parkway.

Quality Estate Auction Featuring: Victorian, Country, and Custom Furniture, Jewelry, Paintings & Sculptures, Pottery, Oriental Rugs, Asian Decor, Folk Art & Quality Glass & China.

13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AUG3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com or www.ebauctions.com Auctioneer ID#8290

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

Pools/Spas

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Things To Do

SIESTA KEY Coquille Condo. Unfurnished, gulf side, 3BR/2BA, garage, pool/spa, steps to beach, avail 8/1/14. Annual $2500/month. 941-228-4004.

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

Homes For Rent

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)

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

Homes For Sale OAKS GOLF & Country Club Bayside. $499,000.

SHORT SALE in need of TLC. Grand 3BR/3BA. Pool. MAKE AN OFFER! Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-366-8390

* 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.

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NINJA “MASTER Prep Professional Food/Drink maker, $85. Ladies golf club set, bag, cart, $75.00.

941-918-0737.

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

Never used. Can deliver. Sacrifice $1895.

941-462-0633.

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

SHELVING: 2 sets glass shelving: 3/piece set, $15.

6/piece set, $25. Call for measurements, (941)504-0165.

Personals

Please mention code “PEL” when making your reservation.

CAMP EQUIP. Tent 10x12, $50. Screen Room 8x8, $25.,queen air mattress, $15. (941)266−1221.

SEALY POSTURPEDIC FIRM twin bed, in excellent condition, $140.00. (941) 924−5093.

Autos For Sale Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 2012 Ford Fiesta, 37K/miles, Man. Trans.

40MPG! $10988 2008 Dodge Dakota ST X-Cab, Man. Trans., 50K/miles, $10988 2004 Audi TT Convertible, baseball optic interior 86K/miles, like new, $12988 2002 Lexus RX300, $9988 2004 Toyota Corolla, 65/K miles, automatic, power lock doors, etc. $7988 2005 Mazda MX-5 Convertible, 53K/miles, $9988 2003 BMW 330 CI Convertible, $10988 1999 Mercedes Benz E300, like new, 72K/miles, $11988 2008 GMC Envoy Denali, AWD, like new, $13988 2007 GMC Envoy Denali, 74K/miles, $13988 2003 GMC Yukon, extra clean, $7988 2005 Chevrolet Suburban $9988 2002 Chevy Express G1500, work van, $4988 OVER 30 VEHICLES IN STOCK ALL CARS SERVICED “LIKE NEW” Financing Available CARS WANTED, WE BUY CARS!

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

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

Furnishings MATTRESS SALE! 50-80% OFF Retail! K Sets $290 Q $150 F $140 - Call Daniel, (941)387-4810.

PATIO SET: Carter Grandle 60” Round Glass Top Table with 8 chairs $550. Matching rattan end tables, and 2-tier tea cart $350. Stainless GE Profile refrigerator with bottom freezer $500.

941-918-9740.

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*ADOPTION*: A Beautiful Lake House, Financial Security, LOVE & Laughter awaits baby.

Expenses paid. FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045.

Religion ST. JUDE O holy St. Jude, Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of JESUS CHRIST, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To humbly beg to whom GOD has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and need to be invoked.

Say 3 OUR FATHERS, 3 HAIL MARYS & 3 GLORY BE’s. Publication must be promised. ST. JUDE, PRAY FOR US ALL WHO INVOKE YOUR AID. AMEN. This novena must be said on 9 consecutive days. Thank you St. Jude for answering my petition. -MGL

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

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.

OWNER FINANCING: Beautiful 2BR/1BA, $5,000 down/ $1,400 month. Newly renovated. Gulf Gate. $139,900. 941-312-0949.

Help Wanted

Out-of-State Property

PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS: Seeking qualified individuals for School Crossing Guard positions in Sarasota County. Including Sarasota, Englewood, Venice and North Port.

This is part-time, seasonal work. Must be reliable and meet the physical requirements to stand and work a post. Must be 21 yrs of age, have a Florida's drivers license, pass a criminal background and drug test. Training and state certification classes provided. Call Staffing Connection for details 954-776-3444 or 1-866-353-7008.

NORTH GA MOUNTAIN CABIN: 2BR2BA on wooded & private lot. Open greatroom, large deck, end of the road privacy. $110,000. Call Jan Simony, Union Realty, Blairsville, GA. 706-835-7457 / 706-745-218. MANY OTHER CABINS AND LISTINGS. E-MAIL: JANSIMONY@GMAIL.COM

Storage

Condos/Apts. For Rent

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

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

GULF TWIN TOWER (VENICE). 2BR/2BA, furnished, Gulf view. Annual rental. No pets/ smoking. First month and security deposit required. $1100/mo. 366-3282/daytime or 355-3915/ evenings.

ONEY $AVE AM ND MAKE MONEY Reserved Space LP Reserved Space

GARAGE SALE As low as $1750 for 1 week!

Get a discount when you run your ad in more than one Observer.

Call 941.955.4888

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

HYDE PARK ST., West of Trail. 2BR/1.5BA, 2nd floor, screened patio. No pets/smoking.

Annual lease. First and security deposit. $900/mo.

941-366-3282/days or 941-355-3915/nights and weekends.

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

SUNRISE COVE. Deluxe 2BR/2BA, unfurnished, bay view. Annual rental, no pets/ smoking. First month and security deposit required. $1375/mo.

366-3282/ daytime, 355-3915/ evenings.

Adult Care Services

SIESTA KEY. Have a Blast for $600 and up on the Beach before Summer’s Gone! 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal. Furnished.

Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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

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Cleaning

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Painting/Wallpapering

MATURE, LICENSED CNA looking for private duty. Meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, daily living activities. Excellent references. Maria, 941-350-6742.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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

Air Conditioning

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Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-536-7447.

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.

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

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

Carpentry

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

Cleaning BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

HOUSE CLEANING/WATCHING. Excellent References. Meticulous Cleaning, Languages: English/German/Portuguese, 941-806-8854, fl.housewatch@gmail.com

Painting/Wallpapering

Pet Services "HAPPY PAWS" Professional Dog Sitting Service: Excellent References! (941) 870â&#x2C6;&#x2019;2113.

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Pressure Cleaning

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.

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.

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

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

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CORBY J DEKOZLOWSKI. Residential Painting.

Interior Painting, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Drywall Repairs, Textured Finishes and Wallpaper Removal.

Fully Insured. 941-388-3580.

WINDOW HARDWARE Repair. Sliding door rollers.

Windows wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay up? I can help. 941-685-5597

Computer Services

AIR CONDITIONING

Windows

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CONCRETE

HEAT BUSTERS

LACIVITA CONCRETE

State Lic. CR CO25291

Since 1967

Residential Concrete Specialist

Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

922-3157

Prompt, Professional A/C/ Service

941-518-8550

Custom Surfaces Inc. DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR: PATIOS, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS, ENTRYWAYS

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Frank Beck Upholstery 145496

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509 N Tamiami Tr, Venice, FL 34285

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DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

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Call 955-4888 to reserve your space.

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

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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.

Landscaping & Lawn Service DE LA ROSA LAWN CARE - Family owned and operated. Now accepting new clients. Free estimates. No yard too big or too small. Serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. Tony De La Rosa, owner and operator 813-900-4056.

Licensed and Insured.

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

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

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

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941-308-8888

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552-5766

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

780-3788 â&#x20AC;˘ 822-0436

145996

ELECTRIC

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Franklin Kenny â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical Contractor 3690387-01

Dustin Yoder yoderaluminum@gmail.com

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Yoderaluminum.com

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Yoder Aluminum Inc.

724-1395

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377-2272

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Fast Quality Service at Reasonable Rates Ins./Lic. #RF0048866

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POWER WASHING

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Ian Howard, Lakewood Ranch

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724-2945

SALONS

Salon Capelli Aveda-Hair Salon

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5057 Ocean Blvd.

Siesta Key Village

941-349-5257

SCREENING

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941-228-9850

MOVERS

Dave McCarthy

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‘THE SECRET GARDEN’

COMES UP ROSES Sarasota Ballet’s world premiere of Will Tuckett’s 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

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dance-theater-puppet production started when Tuckett came to Sarasota in 2013 to choreograph “Changing Light.” When Tuckett returned the following year to choreograph “Lux Aterna,” the project was already well underway. Only instead of “The Wind and the Willows,” the company would retell “The Secret Garden.”

It’s a story of a bratty orphaned girl, Mary Lennox, who moves into her mean uncle’s mansion. To occupy her time, she searches for a hidden garden on the property. With the help of the first friends she’s ever had — an animal-whisperer named Dickon, and her believed-to-be-crippled cousin Colin — she restores the garden back to life.

The two-hour, two-act family production Tuckett created specifically for Sarasota Ballet will have its world premiere Aug. 8. Following the August run, the company will open its season Oct. 24 with Tuckett’s “The Secret Garden.”

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In a small room offset from the rehearsal space, dancers are fit in their costumes designed by Tim Meacock, whom Tuckett had worked with on three shows and was chosen to create the sets and costumes.

The England-based computer-engineer-turned-theater-designer trained at famed and now defunct Motley Theatre Design. His vision started with a small square-inch pencil drawing in a huge tablet-sized sketchbook.

It was of an enclosed garden with four walls on stage.

“It’s a difficult thing going into a garden and taking the audience inside with you,” he says.

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The now Sarasota Ballet director had just spent two months in Japan on a work trip, and the show was in a few hours. But Webb’s wife and now assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, Margaret Barbieri, insisted. Tuckett was an old friend from The Royal Ballet where he and Webb were both dancers in 1990. Tuckett had gotten them tickets and it was the final run.

Begrudgingly, Webb went.

He found it riveting.

It wasn’t just a theatrical or dance performance.

It was a warm retelling of Kenneth Grahame’s story that imaginatively combined puppetry, dance, music and text.

“It was the most amazing piece ever,” Webb says. “… It wasn’t going in and seeing a ballet, it was seeing theater and dance mixed. What was incredible was that the whole theater was having fun from the little kids to the old grannies.”

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// ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT ater production. Instead of sets being changed at blackout, the dancers will move the set pieces themselves. Before the audience’s eyes, rooms will seamlessly adapt from bedrooms to the garden.

“Children get bored quickly, and if there’s a (blackout) or a moment to disengage, then you have to work to re-engage them.

And like this, basically, I’m never letting them go,” Tuckett says.

The production starts monochromatic, and each time the children visit the garden — pops of color are added on stage. In one scene, a yellow field of daffodils appears; in the final scene, it's

purple wisteria. “(It’s about) pairing down the colors and keeping that surprise, so when you get to the end, you forget color existed,” Meacock says.

Around the corner in the scenic shop, Meacock’s greenthumbed garden vision comes to life. As pieces are finished, they are brought into the rehearsal room where the dancers perfect the production.

Garden grows under feet

The dancers work on a scene in the first act. In this scene, petite Jessica Cohen, playing Mary, searches for a key to the garden.

A crow leads her to where it is hidden.

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one of a handful of dancer-controlled puppets designed by Toby Olie. Olie has worked on such productions as the new staging of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and the play “War Horse.”

The dancers, who aren’t hidden from sight, work the crow, rabbits, robin and fox. They gracefully fly the birds and hop the rabbits in a way that could put professional puppeteers out of business.

“Dancers make really good puppeteers,” Tuckett says.

And what the audience doesn’t pick up on through Tuckett’s choreography and puppetry is told through a script created by British playwright, Alasdair Middleton.

Middleton and Tuckett are perpetual colleagues on many productions. His script is prose-like with repeated phrases and rhyming and spoken by a lone narrator, Edward Lewis French.

French, an actor with a British accent, voices the characters thoughts and movements to underline w h a t ’s

going on so children can perfectly understand.

As he speaks, the dancers perform their usual impressive lifts and turns to a composition by Jeremy Holland Smith. Smith created the music for the ballet’s production of Tuckett’s “Changing Light.”

“People were crazy about the music,” Webb says.

And music for “The Secret Garden” should be no different. It’s a simple orchestration that sounds as lovely as a Secret Garden looks.

Webb, who is in the back of the room, stands quiet and looks pleased. He’s not giving his usual comments or insight, as if he’s trustingly relinquished his control. He makes a joke.

“I’m just going to wait until the end when it’s all finished to tell (Tuckett) it’s rubbish,” he says.

But his face doesn’t hide that Webb is even more riveted by “The Secret Garden” than he was at “The Wind and the Willows,” which, as he said before, was the most amazing piece ever.

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Carly Grimes, a recent Pine View Graduate, has sung in the auditioned youth choral group Sarasota Young Voices for the past three years. Each year, Sarasota Young Voices takes a tour in the summer time. For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris — the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas. Grimes recounted the group’s trip; here’s what she had to say.

What was it like leading up to the trip?

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An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota’s past and present.

Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel

Top: Lounge furniture surrounds a gas fire pit on the glamorous terrace off the master bedroom. Above left, the 10-story Orange Blossom was originally built in 1926. Above right, custom doors lead from the elevator lobby into the apartment.

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som Hotel, the winter accommodations for thousands of tourists — including a handful of movie stars who liked to congregate in its cocktail lounge, the famous Aztec Room. Finally, in the 1960s, it was turned into an old-age home.

When its future was in doubt in the early 1990s, it was rescued and transformed into what it is today — a unique survivor, still going strong as it approaches its 90th birthday.

The Orange Blossom is unusual for a downtown building. It has both commercial and residential spaces. There is an art gallery on the ground floor and business offices on several others. And while it only has six residential units, each is noteworthy — although none as noteworthy as Apartment 3.

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Main St. — or the Orange Blossom, as everyone calls it — has always been the center of downtown. Sarasota’s first high rise, it was built back in 1926, at the height of the first real estate boom. It was strikingly bold and grandiose for a sleepy little Florida town — 10 stories of neo-classic grandeur, a statement by its builders of what they hoped Sarasota would become.

And what a life it’s had. Good times, bad times — the Orange Blossom has seen them all. It started life as an office building, home to the town’s early banking and real estate industries. Then in 1934 it became the Orange Blos-

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A fireplace and unusual tray ceiling add character to the living area.

A second terrace features a metal trellis and room for entertaining.

In the elegant master bedroom, the treetops of Palm Avenue sway in the breeze just outside the 7-foot-high windows.

Apartment 3, which takes up the entire third floor, owes its special flavor to the efforts of Sarasota decorator Kurt Lucas, who owned the unit. Along with his partner Ron Butine, Lucas renovated the almost 5,000 square feet of space — including two terraces — into one of the town’s most fabulous apartments.

Today most of Lucas’s projects are beautifully detailed versions of high-end modern luxury, but back in the day, when it came to his own homes, he pulled out all the stops. Apartment 3 was transformed into a medieval fantasy (similar to the equally famous “castle” he and Butine built on Mound Street.) It featured deep, jeweled-toned colors, intricate patterns on the walls and floors, antique detailing and moldings, custom plaster work, and overscaled furniture.

But when Lucas and Butine sold the apartment in 2012, the new owner wanted something simpler.

“So it was back to reality,” Lu-

A desk looks out on the street life and nearby restaurants.

cas says. He transformed his transformation. “This time it’s natural, fresh, easy — a more modern way to live.”

Even though the building dates back to the 1920s, the current interior seems like new construction, albeit with touches here and there that suggest the past.

The entrance, from the private elevator lobby through a set of custom made doors, leads down a hallway with carefully proportioned picture frame molding to the oversized living area, a space more than 40 feet long. The feeling is a comfortable mix of Soho loft and Park Avenue showplace, with 7-foot-high windows overlooking the cityscape and different areas for different purposes — one for conversation before a gas fireplace, one for formal dining, another for informal dining, a work area complete with a desk overlooking Main Street,

A seashell collection adds a beachy feeling.

and even a one-of-a-kind pool table, convertible to a dining table for special occasions. Highimpact windows do an excellent job of keeping out the sounds of the city and also make the space more energy efficient.

The master bedroom opens off the living area and here the atmosphere is that of a suite at the Ritz, with mirrored surfaces and luxurious textures. A door open to a south-facing terrace — complete with a gas-lit fire pit — and the extra large bath features a separate walk-in shower and an oval jetted bathtub. The windows look out onto the palm trees lining Palm Avenue.

There are two guest bedrooms, each with its own bath. They open to another terrace, 14 feet by 47 feet, this one designed for entertaining. It comes with a gas grill, dining and lounge seating, and a custom ironwork trellis. A

Elaborate lighting fixtures are found everywhere, even in the master bath.

library/studio is nearby, which can double as another guest room. And from its west-facing window, there’s a glimpse of the bay.

The kitchen, which opens onto the living area, boasts dramatic antique Baroque-style cabinetry, a very dark brown, almost black, with a distressed finish. There’s also a five-burner gas range, a Viking refrigerator and a spectacular crystal chandelier over the granite-clad island.

The Orange Blossom does not have a garage, but Apartment 3 comes with two parking places in the garage at 1350 Main, right across the street. There’s even a separate back entrance to the unit, via the master bedroom terrace. And for a yearly fee of $1,000, the new owners can use the swimming pool and fitness facilities at 1350 Main.

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furnished, including the artwork and the elaborate lighting fixtures. Elegant, unexpected touches are everywhere, including the antique vanities in the guest baths, the 15-inch granite window sills throughout the unit, and the unusual tray ceiling in the living area, a complex yet harmonious pattern of octagonal shapes. The marble lobby is kept locked, with a concierge on duty during the day.

The Orange Blossom is full of ghosts, but they are happy ghosts. Just about everybody who was anybody in Sarasota played or stayed or did business here. And there’s that incredible location. “That’s what I miss the most,” says Lucas of his sevenyear tenure at Apartment 3. “It’s so central to the heartbeat of the town — the restaurants, the parades, the street fairs. That little corner is the hub of Sarasota.”

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