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10 YEARS LATER DIVERSIONS Town officials reflect on anniversary of Hurricane Charley..

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OUR TOWN + Schield healing after cancer surgery Longboat Key resident Forrest Schield is healing after doctors recently removed a rare form of cancer from his head.

Schield, 21, is a student Schield at State College of Florida and also works at Quik-n-Easy. He’s determined to continue his courses so he can become a University of Florida Gator next year.

Schield will continue his studies at home for the beginning of the semester but is looking for a math tutor who would be willing to come to his home each week for the next month or so.

Because the family is facing the costs of cancer treatment, a tutor who is willing to donate his or her time would be especially appreciated.

If you’re interested, contact Steve Schield at sschield@longboatkey.org.

+ Fish fry is first catch for flavorful weekend The morning of Nov. 8 might be a good time to schedule a gym visit.

Why? The Longboat Key Historical Society’s Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Cedars Café and Tiki Bar. The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party will follow from noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8.

Fish Fry ticket sales will begin in September. Details will follow in a future issue of the Longboat Observer.

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by Robin Hartill | News Editor

A FULL DECK

Daiquiri Deck’s owners plan to expand the restaurant’s St. Armands location to the first floor, but that’s just the first course of their plans for growth.

deal or no deal?

by Robin Hartill | News Editor

Unicorp offer sparks war of words Colony Association President Jay Yablon calls Unicorp’s offer ‘an attempted hostile takeover’ of the resort.

DAIQUIRI DATES Daiquiri Deck Vice President of Operations Matt Grover, President Troy Syprett and Vice President of Marketing Russell Matthes

1993 — Daiquiri Deck open its first location in Siesta Key Village.

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1995 — Daiquiri Deck opens a second location on Madeira Beach in Pinellas County.

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n late 2010, Daiquiri Deck owners Troy Syprett, Russell Matthes and Matt Grover made a vow of solidarity: They wouldn’t shave their beards until their new restaurant opened on St. Armands Circle.

They didn’t expect their pact would require them to go without shaving for five-and-a-half months as construction issues delayed the opening. But, in March 2011, they made the cut when the restaurant finally opened.

Three-and-a-half years later, the trio hopes that several additional openings are on the horizon. Will they ditch their razors once again in anticipation of the milestones? Not a chance.

“That was a one-time thing,” said Matthes, Daiquiri Deck’s vice president of marketing.

Syprett, Matthes and Grover plan to expand the second-story St. Armands location to include the ground-floor space previously occupied by Sarasota Yogurt Co. They hope the project will be completed by Thanksgiving. They are in discussions

to open at a new, undisclosed Sarasota County location by the end of the year. In the long term, they hope to continue to add new locations, growing to as many as 10 restaurants from Clearwater to Naples.

Having a first-floor presence on St. Armands was one of their goals from the time they opened there.

“We wanted the first floor from the start, but it hasn’t been available,” said Grover, vice president of operations. “When it became available, we jumped on the opportunity.”

Renovations will add 1,500 square feet and approximately 75 seats to the restaurant’s existing nearly 3,000 square feet and 200 seats. The company will hire 30 to 40 new employees to add to its current staff of 340.

“The basic plan is to bring the atmosphere from upstairs to the first floor,” Grover said.

They will add a folding NanaWall, a folding glass wall that will allow them to open

1996 — Daiquiri Deck owners open the Peanut Gallery, a small bar in Siesta Key Village, which is now the raw bar for the Siesta location.

2004 — The owners sell the Madeira Beach location.

2011 — St. Armands Circle location opens.

2013 — Venice location opens.

2014 — The owners plan to expand the St. Armands location to the first floor and possibly add a fourth location by the end of the year.

Eight units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort sold for a median price of $152,500 in 2007 — the year before the first lawsuit was filed in the dispute between unit owners and longtime owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber.

The legal battles for the property have raged on for seven years.

The property has been shuttered for four years.

Last week, Unicorp National Developments Inc. President Chuck Whittall made an offer to owners at the 237-unit in an Aug. 6 letter. Colony Beach & Tennis Association President Jay Yablon described it this way in an Aug. 9 email to unit owners: “not as an offer but as an ultimatum.”

Whittall envisions a five-star resort that will consist of a 160to 175-room hotel, along with a couple hundred condo and tourist units for the property. In his letter, he urged owners to deed their units to the company and choose one of the following options: • $20,000 cash; • Seven free nights per year over a five-year period in a new five-star hotel that the letter states will have an average nightly rate of $1,000. (Whittall said the $1,000 rate would be a peak season price.)

• Purchase a tourist unit valued at $900,000 for a 10% discount, an option that would entitle the owner to 45% of rental income.

Alternatively, Unicorp would consider allowing unit owners to use their units for the 30 days annually in which they had access when the resort was open for $150,000, according to the letter; • Purchase a condominium unit at a 10% discount that will be valued between $1.7 million and

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has fallen into disrepair, with parts of roofs falling down in structures throughout the property. proach,” Whittall wrote.

Each offer comes with the agreement that Unicorp will not seek liability from unit owners who agree to one of the options for a $23 million judgment against the Association that Unicorp is pursuing and a disputed recreational lease.

“It’s not an offer. It’s an ultimatum based on numerous false and misleading statements,” Yablon told the Longboat Observer Monday.

Whittall said Monday afternoon that at least one unit owner had expressed interest in taking the $20,000 cash.

“In the past, the units were habitable,” Whittall said. “Now, they’re more of a liability than a value. They can’t be lived in, have to be bulldozed and rebuilt. God forbid there’s a hurricane, and there’s no insurance on them.”

Yablon, however, accused Unicorp and Colony Lender of

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working to block any settlement among the parties.

“This is an attempted hostile takeover of the entire Colony,” he said. “It is an effort to perpetuate litigation at the Colony until everybody else gives up and walks away.”

Asked by the Longboat Observer what he would consider a fair offer to unit owners, Yablon said: “Take a look at Manfred Welfonder’s proposal. That’s a very good starting point,” he said, referring to a plan offered by Welfonder’s Longboat Key-based MW Group.

Welfonder’s proposal includes options of a new, deeded shared ownership unit with 30-day access for unit owners at no cost to current owners; a whole ownership option at a discounted price of 35% to 50% below retail; or a buyout offer for current unit owners at the higher amount of $125 per square foot or appraised

value.

Whittall, however, contends that MW Group does not have the financing to execute its plan.

Yablon also wrote in his email to unit owners that the Association, with its legal counsel, will have more to say about the situation next week, but accused Unicorp of spreading falsehoods.

“Clearly, the goal of Unicorp’s letter was not to be factual. The whole purpose was to bully and intimidate the owners, and to continue scaring away any other viable developer candidates, so Unicorp and Colony Lender can take over everything. Apparently, Unicorp does not know the resolve of the owners they are dealing with!” Yablon wrote.

Whittall, however, fired back in an Aug. 10 email to unit owners in which he criticized Yablon’s leadership.

“I ask you to reflect on the last several years at all the promises made and all the developers brought in front of you and ask yourself if you are better off and if representations made to you have come true by your management? If you are better off then quit reading. I am astounded to think that Jay remains your leader. In business if your leader fails you (and Jay has) then you replace him. That is the American way. He offers no solutions to you and no way out. We do,” Whittall wrote.

Whittall said the new hotel he envisions for the property could be called Hotel Armand or operate under a flag name, but won’t be known as the Colony.

“I think the Colony has too many bad stigmas attached to it,” he said. “It’s time for something new and fresh.”

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the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a maintenance area, the flower shop and various tools several million dollars.

The letter also included this and equipment; 100% of the restaurant complex; and Klauber’s warning: “You remain personally liable former penthouse office.

Unicorp and Colony Lender, — for millions.”

Unicorp is making the offer be- however, contend that their incause it has an agreement with terest isn’t limited to Colony land Colony Lender LLC to purchase and other real property. They contend that they are also owed its assets at the resort.

Colony Lender previously pur- damages from a 99-year recrechased a 15% interest in the 2.3- ations lease that has more than acre recreational property plus 60 years remaining — an amount purchased overdue bank notes the letter states could exceed on Klauber-owned properties $42,306,000 total or $181,571 per from Bank of America for a ru- unit for accrued rent and future mored $4.5 million that’s never rent — a claim the Association been confirmed. It received a vigorously denies.

Unicorp is also pursuing a $23 judgment of more than $14.3 million in a foreclosure trial last Sep- million judgment against unit tember, which increased by sev- owners that U.S. Bankruptcy eral hundred thousand dollars as Trustee William Maloney controls in the Klauber Partnership’s interest accrued each month.

It placed the winning bid of Chapter 7 liquidation case.

“While some may take that as a $15,200,001 last month in Sarasota County Court in July to be- threat, I communicate that to you come owner of another 80% in- as reality. The standoff between terest in the 2.3 acres and 100% of warring factions that has allowed the other properties it now owns. this once pristine resort property As a result, it now owns a 95% in- to decline to a state of absolute terest in the 2.3-acre recreational disrepair and become less than an afterthought in the vacation property thatSarasota includesisthe swimorida’s cultural capital, where days ming pool (longtime unit owner marketplace will not continue on egin at the water’s edge and spill into downtown Andy Adams owns the remaining my watch. However, a litigated ter sunset,5%), andconference where the performing arts on meet approach is not our preferred aprooms, stores

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The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for appointments to the following board:

CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Florida’s cultural capital, Sarasota is where days begin at the water’s edge and spill into downtown after sunset, and where the performing arts meet world-class cuisine. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, there are few other communities on earth

The Town Commission will appoint five residents to the newly created board. Applicants must be registered voters of the Town and cannot be employees of the Town, or members, vested former members, retirees, or beneficiaries of the Retirement System.

that offer the unique combination of year-round sunshine, pristine Gulf beaches, a bustling economy, an energetic arts scene, and a sophisticated laid-back lifestyle. Nestled at the gateway to the historic Burns Court neighborhood, SANSARA is perfectly positioned to offer residents the best of

All applications must be submitted to the Office of the Town Clerk

by September 2, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. The Town Commission will host an applicant “Meet and Greet” on September 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commission Chamber. All applicants must be registered voters of the Town of Longboat Key.

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HURRICANE CHARLEY

10 YEARS LATER

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by Caleb Motsinger | Staff Writer

LESSONS LEARNED Town officials share the lessons they learned from Longboat Key’s experiences during Hurricane Charley and from meeting with other impacted communities.

• Generators are a must, but they should be stored on the mainland.

• To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family or business communications plan.

• Debris on the roadways creates a need for spare tires.

• Heavy cloud concentrations can render cellphones useless.

Mike Evasick, Rosemarie Calandruccio, Corinne Carrino and organizer Dawn DiLorenzo mobilized a relief effort for Haines City, which the storm hit hard.

• Know your surroundings.

• Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.

• Determine how and where to secure your boat.

• Consider building a safe room.

• Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.

At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.

Signs protesting Charley were displayed in store windows on St. Armands Circle.

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STORM

• Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.

• If you’re in a high-rise building when high winds are present, be prepared to take shelter on a lower floor because wind conditions increase with height, and in a small interior room without windows. When flooding may be occurring, be prepared to take shelter on a floor safely above the flooding and wave effects.

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

JUAN FLORENSA // PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

SUSAN PHILLIPS // ASSISTANT TO TOWN MANAGER

When Hurricane Charley narrowly missed Longboat Key on Aug. 13, 2004, Juan Florensa had been the town’s Public Works director for three years.

“It was the first time I, or the town, had ever experienced a full-scale evacuation,” he said. “We had all been watching the weather forecasts, and we sort of knew what we were in for, but when officials in Manatee County notified us that morning that the storm was headed right toward us and we needed to evacuate, we went to the mainland, hunkered down and prepared for the worst.”

Florensa was at home in Lakewood Ranch when the storm made landfall.

“I was in a safe room in my house when we heard over the radio that the storm had taken a major right turn and missed us,” he said. “We are very relieved that nothing had major had happened, but we were very concerned

Assistant to the town manager Susan Phillips believes Hurricane Charley made the town realize the importance of being prepared.

“We hadn’t seen much storm activity until then, and that year put us in a position to take a hard look at how a hurricane could affect this barrier island,” said Phillips, who served as the town’s public information officer during the storm.

Even though Charley and the storms that followed were near misses, the town learned valuable lessons from neighboring communities that weren’t as fortunate.

Charley was the first of four storms to threaten the island during summer 2004, along with hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne.

Phillips said Sanibel opened up to neighboring city officials after the storms in hopes they could learn from it.

“After Charley we set up a joint meeting between both of our towns’ commissions,” she said. “After the storms

about loss of power and its effect on the sewer system.”

Florensa’s main concern as Public Words director was that if the power was out and the sewer systems weren’t running, waste wouldn’t go to the proper location, and the town might have a messy problem on its hands.

The threat of the storm began to dissipate around 3 p.m., and Florensa joined other town officials to assess the storm’s toll.

“It was very eerie in town right after the storm,” he said. “The streets where filled with debris, it was dark and the town was dead quiet.”

Fortunately, power outages didn’t affect the town’s sewer system, and Florensa was able to use Hurricane Charley’s close encounter as a learning experience.

“Hurricane Charley was anti-climactic, but up until then the town hadn’t seen a major storm come through since the ‘60s,” he said. “It was a critical experience for town management.”

began to die down, our city commissioners spent two nights on Sanibel to learn what the town experienced.”

Each of the town’s department heads went to Sanibel to meet with their counterparts. The commission looked at damages to the town, examining both what and what not to do from Sanibel’s leadership and preparedness plan.

“We learned that a town spends a considerable amount of money just clearing roads and restoring service,” Phillips said. “A sound financial plan for dealing with hurricane damages is a must.”

Because Longboat Key sits within two counties and is only accessible by two bridges, the town created its own state-recognized emergency and evacuation plans.

“But, if town staff are the only ones prepared, it will just lead to more suffering,” she said. “We need our homeowners, business owners, resort owners and everyone in the community to have a hurricane plan in place.”

DOUG COFFMAN // LONGBOAT KEY POLICE SERGEANT Police never left when the Key was ordered to evacuate Aug. 13.

The entire force at the time was called in to help with the evacuation, and officers stayed Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort.

“Most of the police were already off the island before the police chief made the call for everyone to report to Casa Del Mar,” Longboat Key Police Sgt. Doug Coffman said. “The officers left their personal vehicles on the mainland and were ferried out to the island.”

However, little police action was needed on Longboat Key after the storm turned south and spared the town.

“It was the off-season here, and there weren’t a lot of people here to evacuate, but I’d say getting everyone off the island was harder than repairing the storm’s damages,” Coffman added. “We were lucky, there wasn’t much damage, and it was a good practice run for us, but not everybody was as fortunate as we were.”

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+ Fire Rescue completes boat-training exercises Recently, 33 firefighter/paramedics from the three shifts of Longboat Key Fire Rescue completed rescue boat-training exercises.

The training provides continuous familiarization with marine vessel EMS and fire equipment.

All personnel have the opportunity to be on the marine vessel under the direction of the shift boat captain, and when there is an emergency on the water or an area that’s accessible only by water, the vessel is sent into action.

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The meeting is part of a project development and environment (PD&E) study that began in January 2013 to explore long-term options for the bridge. The study is analyzing

 General Employees’ Retirement System Board meeting — 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20  Firefighters’ Retirement System Board meeting — 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27

All meetings take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, unless otherwise noted. possibilities including a no-build option of continued repair for the existing structure, a rehabilitation option, a new low-level or midlevel drawbridge or a high-level fixed bridge.

The meeting will have an open-house format in which attendees can ask questions and provide comments to FDOT representatives in a one-on-one setting. A video will explain various alternatives.

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Kiwanis Club awards record 37 scholarships Committees selected students from 135 local applicants to receive 22 academic and 15 technical scholarships.

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded more than $66,000 in scholarships last week — double last year’s amount of $32,000.

At the club’s annual scholarship breakfast Aug. 7, at the Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Dining Room, the club awarded 22 academic scholarships for $2,000 each and 15 technical scholarships of $1,500 each.

The number of scholarship applicants also rose to 135, up from last year’s 94 applications.

“We read and evaluated all 135 applications,” said Susan Phillips, chairwoman of the scholarship committee. “It’s very moving when you see those who don’t have financial advantages. They’re all driven and they’re intelligent, and you want to see them succeed.”

It’s the seventh year the Kiwanis Club awarded scholarships to students, who come from a variety of fields, backgrounds and age groups.

“This is one of our club’s biggest events and it’s become our tradition to award these scholarships each and every year,” Kiwanis Club President Richard Crawford said.

Crawford said that after two successful fundraisers — the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party and the annual pancake breakfast — the group could afford to make this year’s scholarship breakfast its biggest yet.

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“This scholarship is huge because it shows interest from people established in the community, as well as from the younger generation about to enter the workforce,” she said. “Not only is it great to receive financial help from them, but it’s great to be able to meet and have breakfast with them.”

Savannah Schield, of Longboat Key, is a sophomore at the University of Florida. This is her second time receiving an academic scholarship from the Kiwanis Club.

“Every year since I’ve been in college, I’ve gotten help from the Kiwanis and their support really goes a long way,” Schield said. “It’s been good to be back home on the island this summer with my family, and this scholarship program is really important to all of us.”

Her father, Steve Schield, a University of Florida alumnus and senior planner with Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department, is a Kiwanis Club member.

The academic scholarship subcommittee in charge of selecting the students from applicants is made up of Weldon Frost, Sean McGrath, Glenn Peterson, Jim Whitman and Susan Phillips.

Bob Gault, Jim Larson, Matt Walsh and Phillips make up the technical scholarship subcommittee.

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EXPANSION / FROM PAGE 1A up the restaurant on sunny days and move the elevator and stairs to the back of the restaurant.

They believe it’s important for Circle merchants to keep their storefronts updated due to the increased competition they’ll face from the new Mall at University Town Center.

Grover said the restaurant will have to close for an unknown amount of time (possibly as little as a couple of weeks) during construction. That will depend on engineers’ assessments of File photo The St. Armands Daiquiri Deck location opened the building.

When it comes to expanding, they in March 2011. believe they’ve found the formula for success at their existing three locaowner in the business in 1999. tions: the original Siesta Key restaurant When the first Daiquiri Deck opened, and a Venice location that opened in early more than 70% of sales were alcohol. To2013. day, sales are approximately 60% food and “What we’ve discovered is, we need 40% alcohol — which is key to the restauclose proximity to the beach or the water,” rant’s longevity.

Grover said. “We need walkable traffic.

“Bars are trendy and come and go,” And we need to do well in tourist-driven Matthes said. “Restaurants have staying areas.” power.”

The original concept for Daiquiri Deck “When you’re a restaurant, your pocame to Syprett, founder and president, tential client base is so much larger,” said and a Sarasota native and University of Syprett, who counts spring breakers, famFlorida graduate, while he was drinking at ilies with young children and European Fat Tuesday, a bar chain known for its fro- tourists among regular patrons at Daiquiri zen drinks, during a trip to Key West. He Deck. thought about how he would like a similar Today, Spyrett says the biggest challengvenue in Sarasota that also served food. es in the business are maintaining consisIn 1993, he opened the original Siesta tency and hiring quality employees in an Key location; less than six months later, area that includes a large retirement-age Syprett told his childhood friend Matthes, population. a fellow UF grad who moved to Sarasota Daiquiri Deck funds its expansion efas a young child, that the business was on forts through a combination of bank fifire. Matthes left his job at the Steak & Ale nancing and internal funding. It currently chain and joined Syprett. wants to keep future locations company“When we first opened, I felt like I was owned and doesn’t plan to pursue franriding a tiger, and if I fell off, it would eat chising. me,” Syprett said.

Currently, Spyrett, Matthes and Grover Grover, a Maine native who graduated plan to grow the business at a rate of up to from the University of Maine, knew Sy- two new locations per year, depending on prett from a summer he had spent in the cash flow and finding the right locations.

Sarasota area, working at the Peanut Gal“I’d just say, 2015 could be a very big lery on Siesta Key. He became a vested year for us, if all goes well,” Grover said.

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Longboat Observer announces staff changes Former Longboat Observer Managing line), Schultheis said one of his favorite Editor Kurt Schultheis is ready to take recent moments occurred after six years on Town Hall — Lakewood Ranch Town of watching the Longboat Key Town Hall, that is.

Commission wrestle with the cell tower Schultheis, who has covered issue when current commisthe Longboat Key Town Hall sioners declared on the record beat for more than six of the past they didn’t want a tower. seven-and-a-half years, has been “Former town attorney Dave named managing editor of the Persson called it ‘a watershed East County Observer and will be moment for the town’ and I rebased out of the company’s Lakemember thinking it was cool to wood Ranch office. witness a longstanding issue for Former News Editor Robin the town finally being resolved.”

Hartill is now managing editor of Schultheis Hartill spent a year reportthe Longboat Observer and will ing on Town Hall, during which continue to work out of the Longshe covered the resignation of boat Key office. longtime Town Manager Bruce Caleb Motsinger, who joins the St. Denis, a Key Club appeal, Observer staff from the Advanthe reversal of key rulings that tage News, in Alton, Ill., will take closed the Colony and new cell on the Town Hall beat as the new tower and Publix applications Longboat Observer staff writer.

— all during her first six weeks Schultheis and Hartill both on the beat. joined the Observer staff in 2006. Hartill “While I enjoy the chalSchultheis served as the Longlenges of covering Town Hall, boat Observer’s city editor from my favorite stories are about 2007 to 2011, during which he the people (and occasionally covered all 25 Longboat Key the animals) of Longboat Key,” Club hearings, the Colony Beach Hartill said. & Tennis Resort collapse and In her new managing role, countless meetings. He became Hartill will continue to docuthe Sarasota Observer’s city ediment the people and stories tor in 2011 but returned to the that make the Key unique.

Longboat Observer in 2012 as Motsinger Meanwhile, Motsinger is managing editor. looking forward to learning more “Longboat Key is the most unique about the community. place to cover news and meet interest“Longboat Key is a great place with a ing people with great stories,” Schultheis devoted community and a great newssaid. paper, and I plan to keep it that way with Known for his ability to make sense of consistent, factual coverage done in a complex, ongoing issues (often on dead- fresh and enthusiastic way,” he said.

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8:18 p.m. — 500 block of De Narvaez Drive. Code Enforcement. A complaint prompted police to inspect a vacant house. The officer discovered an unkempt yard, vacant house and an algae-filled swimming pool with fish inside. Police contacted the property owner and issued a verbal warning.

JULY 31 TRIPLE THE TROUBLE 5:54 p.m. — 500 block of Outrigger Lane. Alarm. Police responded to an alarm system at the same residence three times in one day. After being reached by police, the homeowner notified the outof-state key holder of the calls.

AUG. 1 JUST CHECKING 11:01 p.m. — 4000 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. Police stopped the driver of a truck hauling a mattress after seeing him leave a hotel that’s closed for renovations. The driver said he had permission to take the items, so the officer called the hotel’s owner to confirm that it was OK. Once confirmed, the man was released.

AUG. 2 NO BONES ABOUT IT 11:31 a.m. — 2000 block of GMD. Disturbance. A man called police after a neighboring tenant claimed he would “break his bones” if he ever caught him smoking on the balcony the two share again. But the man hadn’t seen his neighbor make the threat, only heard him, and police were unable

SCREAMING SIBLINGS 9:34 p.m. — 1000 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a complaint about a family arguing in a condo parking lot. The officer found a sibling argument was at the center, so he separated the two and told the man to find a new hotel room.

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AUG. 5 LOADED LAUNDRY 4:36 p.m. — 200 block of Sands Point Road. Lost Property. A couple left an expensive load of laundry at an area resort, so they filed an insurance claim and called police after resort staff failed to locate their property. They said the laundry was worth more than $1,000, however, it has yet to be located.

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4:13 p.m. — 1600 block of Shore Road.

Found Property. A phone, wallet, keys and binoculars were turned into police after the items were found at the beach. Police have been unable to locate the owner, and the items were determined to have been on the beach for some time because

AUG. 4 WET BANDITS 12:17 p.m. — 0 block of GMD. Miscellaneous Officer. A witness said he saw subjects in the back of a car throwing water balloons at pedestrians and other vehicles on the roadway. The witness said he saw a cyclist struck by a balloon and another balloon enter a vehicle through an open window. Police stopped the vehicle in question, and the subjects admitted to throwing the balloons from the moving vehicle. The officer seized the balloons, photographed them and destroyed them.

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press charges. He suspects a neighboring resort is trimming his trees to get a better view of the Gulf.

AUG. 5 UNWANTED WAKE-UP CALL 10:47 a.m. — 600 block of Cedar Street.

Traffic. A woman to called police claiming she’s woken up every morning when her neighbor revs up his motorcycle. The officer notified her neighbor, who rides his motorcycle every day to work, and he agreed to be courteous of her request.

IMMOBILE MOTORHOME 12:03 p.m. — 700 block of Longboat Court. Code Enforcement. After a large RV sat in a man’s driveway for three weeks, a neighbor called police to complain. The officer located the owner, notifying him of the town ordinance against motorhomes staying in a residential driveway for more than five days a month. The man agreed to park the vehicle at a friend’s house off the island.

TREE-TRIMMING TRESPASSERS 7:24 p.m. — 5000 block of GMD. Property Damage. Several sea hibiscus trees were trimmed down from 10 feet to 5 feet without the owner’s permission. He had called police before with a similar complaint, but this time he said he wanted to

AUG. 8 MYSTERY OWNER 12:18 a.m. — 100 block of Shore Road.

Code Enforcement. Police stopped a group of teenagers crossing private property while en route to the beach. After the officer asked a driver to get his wallet from his vehicle, he noticed a box containing drug paraphernalia. However, the driver said the items belonged to a pair of girls seen fleeing the scene, so the officer confiscated the property and issued a verbal warning.

MAKING QUITE THE SPLASH 3:54 p.m. — Longboat Pass Bridge. Suspicious Person. While in his squad car, an officer passed a teenager who was about to hop off a bridge into the water. After he went back to find the teen, he had already jumped, but a man on the beach below helped police find the subject. He was ticketed for jumping off state bridges.

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Primary recommendations In last week’s edition, we presented recommendations for the Aug. 26 primary for the Sarasota and Manatee counties’ school board races and the 12th Circuit Court Group 17 judgeship.

This week’s installment includes recommendations for the primaries involving the Sarasota Hospital District board, Sarasota County Charter Review Board and the statewide offices (governor and attorney general).

SARASOTA HOSPITAL DISTRICT

• CENTRAL SEAT 2: Joseph DeVirgilio (incumbent); Michael A. Sutphin • NORTHERN SEAT 1: Stefan Butz; Richard Merritt (incumbent) • NORTHERN SEAT 2: John “Jack” Brill; Robert K. Strasser (incumbent) • SOUTHERN SEAT 1: David Garafalo; Darryl W. Henry (incumbent) • SOUTHERN SEAT 2: Gregory Carter (incumbent); Lydia Tower A few weeks ago, Sarasota’s political gossip channels erupted with breathless, crisis chatter that Hospital Corporation of America was funneling $30,000 per candidate to a slate of candidates who would help HCA convert Sarasota Memorial Hospital from a public hospital to a private hospital.

Suffice it to say, it was titillating gossip, but the possibility of that actually occurring is akin to the Chicago Cubs winning a World Series.

With that issue put to rest, there is not much else in the way of controversies or incumbent board members’ performances that creates much drama for the five hospital board seats.

You could argue credibly, as does challenger Michael Sutphin for the Central Seat 2, that the board has tended to be too unquestioning of management and that the board could do more to let voters know why its $46 million a year in property-tax collections is justified.

And while the five board challengers deserve consideration and respect for running for this office, we are choosing not to devote space to showing the differences between the candidates. Here’s why: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is operating as well as it ever has in the past quarter century. This is a testament to strong operating leadership and competent board oversight.

Recommendation: Joseph DeVirgilio; Richard Merritt; Robert K. Strasser; Darryl W. Henry; Gregory Carter

SARASOTA CHARTER REVIEW BOARD

Sarasota County’s elected Charter Review Board is an odd duck in Florida government. It’s the only elected charter review board.

As such, at various times in the board’s history, individuals and groups have attempted to gain control of the board to engage in political shenanigans and power plays. Some, for instance, have tried to change the board’s bylaws to give it more power outside of its mission.

One former member, for instance, thought the charter board’s role should be that of a watchdog over the County Commission. He maintained a front-row, reserved seat at all County Commission meetings to serve as the charter review board’s self-appointed watchdog over the County Commission.

In truth, that’s not the mission of the charter review board. Its job is quite narrow: It reviews and proposes changes to the Sarasota County Charter. And there is a detailed process for that.

But that’s all it is supposed to do.

It’s not visible; it’s not exciting; nor does it have any authority in policy making in the county. And yet, it’s important to select the right candidates. If voters are not careful, a cabal of charter review board members could turn it into a political tool.

In that vein, there are two charter review board races on the Republican ballot Aug. 26. The winners will face opponents in the

OBSERVER PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS Manatee County NON-PARTISAN RACES

Circuit Judge Group 17 — Susan Maulucci School Board District 2 — Rodney Jones School Board District 4 — Karen Carpenter School Board District 5 — Julie Aranibar

Sarasota County NON-PARTISAN RACES

Circuit Judge Group 17 — Susan Maulucci School Board District 1 — Ken Marsh or Bridget Ziegler School Board District 4 — Shirley Brown School Board District 5 — Jane Goodwin

REPUBLICAN PARTY

County Commission District 2 — Paul Caragiulo County Commission District 4 — Alan Maio Hospital District Central Seat 2 — Joseph DeVirgilio Hospital District Northern Seat 1 — Richard Merritt Hospital District Northern Seat 2 — Robert K. Strasser Hospital District Southern Seat 1 — Darryl Henry Hospital District Southern Seat 2 — Gregory Carter Charter Review Board District 1 — Paul Cajka Sr. Charter Review Board District 5 — Bruce Dillon

State Offices REPUBLICAN PARTY Governor — Rick Scott

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Governor — Nan Rich (see YourObserver. com for Rich-Charlie Crist race) Attorney General — George Sheldon

general election in November.

DISTRICT 1: Paul Cajka Sr.; Steven R. Fields (incumbent) This one is a conundrum.

Paul Cajka Sr. has been a resident of Sarasota since 1999 and is employed at

Publix Super Markets. He ran for a Charter Review seat two years ago.

Cajka is well-intended. But when you talk to him about what he sees as the role of the charter review board, he says: “I want to make it possible [in the county] for growth, opportunity and prosperity … less restrictive for property rights. But I don’t want the charter to be like the state constitution — to become a three-ring notebook.”

Translation: He would like the charter review board to do more than what its mission requires.

His opponent, incumbent Steven Fields, current chair of the board, makes some charter review board members nervous.

While he is adamant about keeping an elected charter review board, Fields is active. After he appointed a standing bylaws committee to review the board’s bylaws at the committee’s first meeting, he was the only member to show up with proposed changes to the bylaws. We were told Fields proposed 43 changes. Fields says it was only 11.

One those proposals included deleting from the bylaws the following criterion for considering amendments to the charter: “Amendments should avoid usurping the Board of County Commission’s authority.”

Fields says he proposed that at the request of a voter.

Fields knows how the system works.

Cajka would need to learn.

To be on the charter review board, one of the litmus tests should be: “Do no harm.”

While Cajka wants to make policy changes, his ideas would go nowhere. If elected, he could do the least damage.

Recommendation: Paul Cajka Sr. DISTRICT 5: Bruce Dillon; Brian Slider Bruce Dillon is the standout candidate in this race. A 1970 Venice High graduate and resident of Nokomis, Dillon has a long history of community involvement on county advisory boards — president of the Friends of Legacy Trail and Friends of Sarasota County Parks; board member of the Nokomis Area Civic Association; past chair of the Nokomis Revitalization Advisory Committee; and more.

Asked if the charter review board should be more active in changing the charter, he says: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Recommendation: Bruce Dillon

WHAT THE MEDIA HASN’T TOLD YOU ABOUT HAMAS Over the past two • Approximately 160 weeks, members of launched from religious the American Jewish sites (mosques) Committee, an inter• Approximately 50 national human-rights launched from hospitals organization, have • 3,000 rockets remain received briefings in Hamas’ stockpile from AJC’s Jerusalem director on Israel’s war Other details we with Hamas, known haven’t heard: in Israel as Operation • Hamas pays Gaza Protective Edge. residents not to leave If only the world their homes during the Courtesy knew and would bombings. believe what is true.

Hamas rockets fired from Gaza • After Israel drove to Here are some population center. the Gaza-Israel border of the statistics on early in the conflict to the rockets fired by deliver medical supplies Hamas militants from Gaza, according to to Palestinians, Hamas refused to let the Israel Defense Forces, as of Aug. 6: deliveries cross the border.

• Hamas has prevented Palestinians • 3,356 rockets fired at Israel from receiving medical help at an Israeli • 2,303 rockets hit Israel hospital Israelis set up on the Israel-Gaza • 356 intended at IDF forces operating border. in Gaza • Israel has delivered 40,000 tons of • 116 hit populated areas in Israel humanitarian supplies to Gaza in 1,856 • 578 were intercepted by Israel’s Iron trucks.

Dome • Journalists have told Israeli officials • 475 landed within the Gaza strip Hamas threatens to kill journalists in • 597 rockets were launched from Gaza if they show Hamas militants firing civilian facilities: rockets or rocket-launching locations.

• Approximately 260 launched from • “The top message is this,” said AJC Gaza schools Jerusalem chief, Avital Leibovich, “This • Approximately 127 launched from phenomenon (Islamic terrorism) is at your cemeteries doorstep. It’s worldwide.” — Editor

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This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election.

This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

Sarasota County 12th Judicial Circuit Judge What do you consider to be essential characteristics of a good judge?

There are several essential qualities of being a good judge.

One essential characteristic is that judges must be professional. Other characteristics include: patience, respect for everyone in the courtroom, open to listening to what is being presented in the courtroom, knowledge of the law and ability to follow the law and, sometimes, a sense of humor.

Describe your courtroom trial experience — how many years, types of lawsuits you have prosecuted and defended.

I have been a trial attorney during my entire 27-year legal career, and I have tried hundreds of cases before juries. During this time, I have been both a prosecutor and a defense counsel, and I have tried some of the most complex cases in this circuit. I have successfully prosecuted more than 15 murder cases as

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well as numerous other serious cases. Other types of cases I have prosecuted include: armed kidnapping, sexual battery, child molestation, DUI manslaughter, animal cruelty and exploitation of the elderly. As an Air Force judge advocate I was responsible for defending claims against the U.S. government that arose on military installations where I was assigned.

What do you consider to be essential characteristics of a good judge?

Patience, the ability to treat all parties fairly and with respect and to enter decisions based on the law. I demonstrated these characteristics for nearly a decade as a magistrate.

AGE: 53 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, University of Notre Dame; Juris Doctor, Albany Law School of Union University; master’s of law in taxation, New York University School of Law OCCUPATION: Trial attorney — Felony Division chief, prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office since 1996; colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps for 27 years

Which approach best describes your thinking about the Constitution: Would you describe yourself as a Scalia “originalist” or do you think of the Constitution as a “living,” “evolving” Constitution?

When the courts must decide a case, the meaning of the laws in question is not always clear. Judges use their reasoning skills to decide what particular laws mean when they rule on cases. It would be a challenge to interpret the Constitution only one way, and it may even be unjust to automatically interpret it in one fashion in a particular case.

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Describe your courtroom trial experience — how many years, types of lawsuits you have prosecuted and defended.

I tried thousands of cases as a lawyer and presided over thousands more as a magistrate.

Having both criminal and civil experience, I litigated or presided over cases in every division of circuit court handling criminal, family, juvenile, guardianship and mental health/substance use matters. As a prosecutor I tried numerous capital sexual battery cases.

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My years as a magistrate not only gave me onthe-bench experience, but in family court, I also addressed legal issues involving mortgage foreclosure and other civil matters, bankruptcy, business valuation and probate and guardianship.

AGE: 56 FAMILY: Married; four children and four grandchildren EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts degree and Juris Doctor, both from the University of Florida OCCUPATION: I have practiced law for 30 years, working as a magistrate from 2004 until 2014, when I was required to resign to run for this circuit court judgeship.

Which approach best describes your thinking about the Constitution: Would you describe yourself as a Scalia “originalist” or do you think of the Constitution as a “living,” “evolving” Constitution?

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Sarasota County Hospital Board Central District MICHAEL A. SUTPHIN // SEAT 1

JOSEPH J. DEVIRGILIO JR. // SEAT 1 What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital board trustees?

I have broad business experience in strategy development, pension plan investment, HR operations and quality improvement. I have 20 years of hospital board experience. I have been coaching executives for more than 10 years, helping them improve their effectiveness. I have 25 years of nonprofit board leadership experience.

FAMILY: Married; one child EDUCATION: Bachelor’s of engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology; master’s of electric power engineering, RPI OCCUPATION: Executive coach, Suncoast Management Consultants, and former utility executive, CH Energy Group

Sarasota Memorial operates a health care center in Heritage Harbour in Manatee County.

Given that Sarasota Memorial collects property taxes from Sarasota County property owners, what is your view on where Sarasota Memorial should operate facilities? Should it limit itself only to Sarasota County? Why or why not?

It should not limit expansions to just Sarasota County. Those who work in Sarasota County do not necessarily live here. To meet their needs, their health care delivery system should integrate with those near where they and their family live.

However, the tax dollars that are collected in Sarasota County should be restricted to providing services to Sarasota County residents.

If re-elected, what would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

I would continue to support the hospital strategic direction, including the charity care and expansion of care for the underserved residents of Sarasota County.

Sarasota Memorial operates a health care center in Heritage Harbour in Manatee County.

Given that Sarasota Memorial collects property taxes from Sarasota County property owners, what is your view on where Sarasota Memorial should operate facilities? Should it limit itself only to Sarasota County? Why or why not?

Heritage Harbour is probably the worst example of poorly considered and arrogant “community investments.” The real reason for this money-losing project was that former CEO Mrs. MacKenzie wanted to poke her finger in the eyes of other health care providers such as Manatee Memorial and Lakewood Ranch. Now Sarasota County taxpayers are paying every month.

If elected, what would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

To pursue more cost-effective quality care for all, including some of our less fortunate citizens and veterans. Perhaps through VA vouchers, a venture with the SMH Community Medical Clinic (CMC) or through some faith-based joint venture, as Sarasota Jewish and Christian communities are indeed very generous.

AGE: 67 FAMILY: Divorced; two children; five grandchildren EDUCATION: Studied business administration at Ohio State University OCCUPATION: Semi-retired; former small-business owner in the residential construction and inspections industry; currently owns Professional Concierge Sarasota

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STEFAN BUTZ // SEAT 1 Why do you want to be elected?

As a current elected official, I have served our community over the last 16 years with an emphasis on doing the right thing and being a champion for the people as a fiscal conservative. As a local health care provider, every day I witness the struggles and difficult decisions people make about their health care. It is imperative we strive to improve our worldclass health care system while taking steps to make it more accessible and affordable to all. I believe my background as both a conservative elected leader and a local health care worker would benefit the hospital and our entire community.

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I want to continue to implement the strategic plans and initiatives that the current experienced board has helped to develop over the past several years. Exciting plans include a new rehabilitation facility, increasing the number of primary care physicians and the implementation of population health.

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AGE: 47 FAMILY: Married; three children EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, University of South Florida OCCUPATION: Hearing aid specialist with All American Hearing ues will provide additional revenue to the hospital to help it meet the challenging funding needs. The hospital should continue to work within those constraints.

medical staff, clinical staff, department heads, administration and the board. As witnessed, this process has worked exceedingly well the last few years.

The county hospital tax generates $40 million a year in income for the hospital. How will you evaluate whether the 1.08-mill property tax is enough or not enough?

The annual budget retreat takes place yearly at the end of August before the final millage rate is set in September. At this meeting, the operating and capital budget requests are discussed and analyzed. A recommendation is then made to the board for final budget approval. It is a process that is very extensive and relies on not only the strategic plan but input from all constituents within the system. The final mill-

AGE: 67 FAMILY: Married; two daughters; four grandsons EDUCATION: Bachelor’s of science, University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Southern Methodist University OCCUPATION: Retired: 37 years, automotive business; 24 years, president/owner Sterling Ford L-M, in Sterling, Ill. age rate will then be set to either remain the same or decrease.

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If elected, what changes would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

It’s no secret that the entire health care sector is in a period of upheaval, and without the expansion of Medicaid here in Florida, funding for unmet costs will decrease while the volume of uncompensated care continues to increase.

It will be the board’s responsibility to stay ahead of the uncertainty by being fiscally conservative and good fiscal stewards of our tax dollars.

What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital district board members?

As a professional, I have been involved in the health care industry for the past 20 years and in the foodservice industry for more than 30 years.

My unique understanding of the health care industry and the challenges it will be facing as the Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented is an attribute I bring as a candidate. Today, exist-

ing Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates to hospitals do not cover the full cost of care. As a result of the ACA, hospital reimbursements for these programs continue to decline. The impacts for SMH will be approximately $9.4 million in 2014 and $15.6 million in 2015. SMH provides a significant amount of charity care but will continue to face these challenges while caring for some of the 58,000 uninsured residents in Sarasota. I have a unique understanding of the challenges facing SMH as it continues to diversify services and create new offerings in an effort to reduce patient cost.

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AGE: 52 FAMILY: Married for 29 years to Antoinette; children Vickie and Johnny EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Old Dominion University OCCUPATION: Vice president of business development with Metz Culinary Management

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Sarasota County Hospital Board Southern District DARRYL HENRY // SEAT 1

GREGORY CARTER // SEAT 2

AGE: 37 FAMILY: Long-term relationship; two children EDUCATION: Hillsborough Community College (EMT and fire certificate); Pasco Hernando State College (paramedic and EMS); state-certified officer 1; state-certified real estate agent OCCUPATION: Fire captain/paramedic for Pasco County Fire Rescue (1998 to present); former North Port city commissioner (2008 to 2012)

AGE: 69 FAMILY: Married; two sons; one grandson EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, University of Maryland; four semesters of medical classes at State College of Florida as a non-degree-seeking student EMPLOYMENT: Retired; served 25 years in the Department of Defense, followed by four years as CEO of International Interoperability Initiatives

What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital district board members?

While serving on the North Port City Commission during the Great Recession, we were able to keep a reasonably low millage rate while maintaining an elevated quality of life for our residents.

We were also able to increase economic development by giving incentives such as eliminating/reducing impact fees.

If elected, what changes would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

I believe South County is in need of a full-service public hospital. The emergency room was a good start, but services such as OB/GYN, mother/baby, stroke and cardiac centers are needed.

It has been said the reason that a hospital is not built yet is due to the fact that there are not enough doctors in South County. Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been trying to build its doctor base in South County with little to no success; I believe if we add more incentives we can accomplish this. Also, because Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a countywide hospital, I would advocate for at least two or three meetings a year of the board to be held in South County.

What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital district board members?

My career prior to retirement included administrative and managerial experiences, as well as financial responsibilities that uniquely prepared me for the seat on the board, particularly the budget and audit portion of my responsibilities. In leading the Joint Warrior Interoperability Program for the U.S. Department of Defense, I worked with representatives from dozens of nations and supervised many individual programs. I was direct supervisor of more than 150 military personnel, civilians and contractors and administered an annual budget of more than $43 million. After retiring, I was CEO of my own company, so I am no stranger to making tough decisions or dealing with complex personnel issues.

AGE: 67 FAMILY: Married; two sons EDUCATION: Associate of science degree in nursing, Triton College OCCUPATION: Semiretired; working in perioperative services at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte

AGE: 66 FAMILY: Married EDUCATION: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers OCCUPATION: Retired AT&T engineer What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital board trustees?

Three-term (12 years) board member; former chair of finance, audit, mission and planning committees; former chairman of the board; current chair of mission and planning committee; current first vice chairman of the board.

What special attributes and skills do you have that make you qualified to oversee the financial stewardship required of hospital district board members?

I am a registered nurse with 35 years’ experience in the O.R. and related services. Half of my career I have been employed by nonprofit hospitals. I have seen both sides of the equation and understand, regardless of hospital status, it must be profitable to stay in business.

There is a looming threat currently in regard to hospital-acquired condition and Medicare reimbursements. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is currently unacceptable and could impact the bottom line.

Why do you want to be elected?

To continue to contribute to the community by working for the success of this premier health care system as a member of the governing body. I want to support our mission to be the best community hospital system as we navigate the changing health care landscape.

Why do you want to be elected? Does it have anything to do with privatizing the hospital?

I am seeking election to lend the patient-care perspective as a board member. The privatization issue in my estimation is a fabrication and scare tactic by outside parties to assure the election of the incumbents. Privatization of SMH will never happen.

If re-elected, what would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

We will continue to focus on highestlevel quality measures and implement the construction of a new rehab facility.

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If elected, what changes would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

Expansion of services to meet the growing needs of underserved North Port, Sarasota County’s largest city, with the future plans for a hospital. More attention needs to be focused on mental health care, otherwise society will continue to pay a high price.

If elected, what changes would you advocate the board adopt and implement?

The rehab facility, a hospital for North Port and health care facilities in currently underserved areas are three things I would advocate. I would continue existing policies, especially those that recognize and reward our employees.

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In four years, the event has raised more than $69,000, all of which goes toward buying scallops for the bay. This year, the event, which Ronda Ryan chaired, raised more than $20,000.

Sarasota Bay Watch is twoand-a-half years into its 10-

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The organization has teamed up with Mote’s new scallop nursery to provide a way to grow and raise scallops locally for release into the bay. Before the partnership, Sarasota Bay Watch had to go outside of the local

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“Having the scallops grown and raised here at Mote Marine is a huge step in us taking control of our own destiny,” says Larry Stults, Sarasota Bay Watch president.

The first specimens of Mote’s scallop nursery were used as centerpieces for each table at the event and gave attendees a look at the importance of scallops to our waters.

During speaker John McCarthy’s presentation, algae was dropped

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“We’ve had such a great show of support,” Stults says.“It takes a lot of hands to do this, and it’s truly such a wonderful collaboration of people, businesses, organizations, the entire community as a whole.”

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SCALLOP SEARCH On Saturday, Aug. 23, Sarasota Bay Watch will host its seventh annual Scallop Search beginning at 9 a.m. at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Volunteers will snorkel through the grassflats of the bay to search for and count scallops to help researchers assess population trends. Volunteers receive free lunch at Mar Vista after the event.

Sarasota Bay Watch President Larry Stults is optimistic about this year’s search: A few weeks ago, a local fisherman called to report he looked down and saw a scallop, then looked around and found six more — a first for him in his years of fishing.

“That’s a good sign when people are finding them without looking for them,” says Stults.

IF YOU GO When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23 Where: Begins at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway Cost: Free What to bring: A mask, snorkel, sunscreen, water and a weight belt and dive flag, if you have them.

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Sarasota, Bay Point Park $1,145,000 4/3 Glenn Huminski 941-387-1867 MLS#A4101257 79232

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Oyster Bay Estates $1,295,000 Roger Pettingell, 941-387-1840 Enjoy a captivating lifestyle in this 4BR/3BA waterfront residence. MLS#A4101952 77455 Buccaneer Bay $1,189,000 Jo James, 941-928-3175 Take the prize with this tile-roofed 4BR/5+BA home. Circular drive. MLS#A4102284 38054 Condo On The Bay $549,900 Nancy Barden/Mary Lowry, 941-807-9476 2/2 Gated community. Full bay views. Minutes from downtown Sarasota.

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MLS#A3984604 73037 Sanctuary $1,799,000 Bruce Myer, 941-387-1859 3BR/3BA immaculately updated and furnished Gulf front home with water views. MLS#A4102333 79254 Bay Isles $1,699,000 Lynne Koy, 941-387-1862 Meticulously maintained 3BR/3.5BA two-story pool home on canal w/bay access MLS#A4101232 78640 Atrium $869,000 Bruce Myer, 941-387-1859 3BR/2BA updated and furnished bay-front residence with spanning water views. MLS#A4102312 73025 Open Sun 1-4pm. 4239 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Unit #MH5, Longboat Key. $699,999 Phil Schneider, 941-525-2818 2/2 gulfside lanai, w/garage, great rental, lg paver patio, pet friendly! MLS#A3994371 79267 Sandy Cove, Siesta Key $695,000 The Barbara Ackerman Group, 941387-1820 Treat yourself to the charms of this exceptional 3BR/2BA lakefront townhouse. MLS#A3997711 74452 Sunset Beach $660,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays, 941-387-1825 Sunsets & beachcorner home 2BR/2BA FRN. w/private stairs to white sand! MLS#A3998312 74456 Sarasota Harbor East $314,000 Babette Paige, 941-388-3966 For charming ambiance see this outstanding 2BR/2BA waterfront condo. MLS#A4102184 37465 Mccalls Beach Castle $299,900 Tammy Garner, 941-374-4161 Furnished, income producing, bay views, private beach. MLS#A4102774 81981

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OBITUARIES Kenneth Bean

Kenneth Bean, 92, of Longboat Key and South Orange, N.J., died Aug. 4.

Mr. Bean was a 1943 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and received an MBA in 1947 from the Wharton School.

He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Hold in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during World War II. Mr. Bean was co-founder of Tollner & Bean Inc., a dealer in municipal bonds, and served as its president for many years.

He was also a published poet.

Mr. Bean is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne; sons Thomas and Douglas; brother, Donald; sister, Gloria; and three grandchildren. Services have been held.

Kenneth Christopher Doehring

Kenneth Christopher Doehring, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died Aug. 5.

Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel, Sarasota, was responsible for arrangements.

Emanuel Tanay

Dr. Emanuel Tanay, 86, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

Born March 5, 1928, Dr. Tanay survived the Holocaust in Poland and Hungary, living on false papers to conceal the fact that he was a Jew. With his father confined to and later killed at the Plaszow concentration camp, he became the leader of his family and saved the lives of his mother, sister, Olenka, and childhood sweetheart, Gina. His family was liberated in 1945 in Budapest. Dr. Tanay recounted his experiences in his book, “Passport to Life: Autobiographical Reflections on the Holocaust.”

Dr. Tanay was a forensic psychiatrist and expert witness in many cases, including those of Jack Ruby, Ted Bundy, Sam Sheppard and Robert Garwood. He authored a book on homicide and “American Legal In-

justice: Behind the Scenes with an Expert Witness.” He also co-authored a psychiatric book about Holocaust survivors.

Dr. Tanay was a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Science and received the highest award from the Academy for Psychiatry and the Law. He was a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and past president of the Michigan Psychiatric Society.

Dr. Tanay is survived by is wife, Sandra, of Ann Arbor; daughters Elaine Tanay, of Charleston, S.C., and Anita Hersh, of Highland Park, Ill.; son, David, of Okemos, Mich.; and six grandchildren.

A celebration of Dr. Tanay’s life will take place Sept. 13, in Ann Arbor, Mich. To read Dr. Tanay’s full obituary, visit niefuneralhomes.com.

Eleanor ‘Ellie’ McCrudden Vaughn

Eleanor “Ellie” McCrudden Vaughn, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

Born April 13, 1940, in Woonsocket, R.I., she graduated from nursing school at Rhode Island Hospital and was a pediatrics nurse at Lakeland Regional Medical Center for years.

After retiring to Longboat Key, Mrs. Vaughn enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. She also traveled the world and volunteered for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts and Mote Marine Aquarium. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and the beach.

Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, Roland “Rollie” Vaughn, of Sarasota; children Sharon Franklin, of Lakeland, Shawn McCrudden, of Washington, Ill., Patti Shistle, of Orlando, and Patrick McCrudden, of Dover, N.H.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of life took place Aug. 9.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., seventh floor, New York, N.Y. 10001.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Rotary Club of Longboat Key — meets at 5:15 p.m. at Lazy Lobster of Longboat, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

For information, contact Sydelle Pittas at sydellelaw@ aol.com.

Lazy Lobster hosts Networking at Noon It was a full house Aug. 8, at Lazy Lobster of Longboat, where more than 60 guests gathered for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce’s Networking at Noon luncheon. Insignia Bank, featuring CEO Charlie Brown as the keynote speaker, sponsored this month’s gathering. In addition to Brown speaking at the event, Paul Badertscher and Ryan Popovich, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Sarasota office, informed guests of Bucs membership options for the upcoming season.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key — meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Longboat Key Club’s Tavern & Whiskey Bar. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call Donna at 3882847.

FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Community Document Shredding Event — takes place from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. QUICKSHRED will conduct this free document destruction. Call 3161999.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Tonya Atchison, Tammy Halsted and Irina LaRose

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club — takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota.

District 1 Sarasota County School Board candidates Velton Hodges, Ken Marsh, Paul Schafer and Bridget Ziegler will speak. Contact Kim Noyes at 925-2970.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 ‘Musical Excursions’ Concert — takes place at 7 p.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive. The concert features organist Jane Holstein and pianist Joel Raney. The concert is free. Call 388-1234.

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Guest speakers Ryan Popovich and Paul Badertscher, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search What: Volunteers will search for scallops by snorkeling through grassflats, usually in six feet of water or less. Bring a mask, snorkel, sunscreen, water and a weight belt and dive flag if you have them.

Volunteers will receive a complimentary lunch at Mar Vista. Register at sarasotabaywatch.org.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Where: Meet at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

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Race organizers aim to create iconic event A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

In an industry where first place is the ultimate goal, sports entrepreneur John Korff, in his latest venture, emphasizes size over speed.

That event is the Sarasota Music Half Marathon & Rockin’ Bridge 4 Miler. Not that Korff and his business partners, Sarasota Open tennis tournament director Tony Driscoll and Molly Jackson, who co-owns several area New Balance stores, aren’t concerned about speed. But the primary goal for the debut marathon, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, is all about being big, bold and beautiful.

“Ultimately we want to be like Gasparilla or Disney,” Driscoll says. “We want an iconic event in Sarasota.”

The road there will be a case study in how to quickly handle large-scale logistics, organization and planning — something many businesses face. Korff, Jackson and Driscoll are the principals behind the race, and they will invest $250,000 of their own money in it for year one. The race isn’t connected to the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, which runs races nationwide, including previous events in St. Petersburg.

“Our biggest challenge is this is totally a new concept,” says Korff, a consultant with the New York City Marathon for 15 years. “You have to make it look like the 10th year the first year. You have to do

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Sports event industry entrepreneurs Molly Jackson, Tony Driscoll and John Korff are behind the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. The debut race is scheduled for Feb. 8. it right from the get-go.”

The race is scheduled to start at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, just north of downtown Sarasota. The course hits the Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle and the Sarasota bayfront before it zigzags through several neighborhoods. The finish line is back at the Van Wezel.

The parts that weave through the neighborhoods are where logistics are paramount. That’s where there will be bands. There will also be up to 20 nonprofit organizations with booths along the course, aiding runners and

promoting their causes. Homeowners along the route will get a cowbell, says Korff, and a sheet that explains how to have a good time during the event.

“It’s not just about a race,” Korff says. “We are essentially trying to create a 13.1-mile party.”

To pull off a party like that with so many moving parts, says Korff, requires a team of doers who both know how to get stuff done and communicate with each other — constantly. The organizers plan to hire four people in key positions six weeks before the race, and there will be 400 volunteers.

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Korff says he doesn’t have a number of runners in mind that would make for a successful race.

He and his partners, instead, say for the first year, success would be to run a technically perfect race that sends a buzz-worthy blast through the region and runners’ community. Year three, adds Korff, is when a startup marathon event, at least a well-run one, tends to make a profit.

That makes pre-race awareness a second cousin to logistics. Says Jackson: “We don’t want people to find out about this on Monday after the race.”

Jackson, through New Balance, has supported multiple running and fitness events in the Sarasota-Bradenton market for more than a decade. The list includes the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay, which will celebrate 10 years next March.

Jackson remembers when she and some others planned the first Ringling Bridge Run in the early 2000s, “we didn’t know what we didn’t know,” she says.

The team now hopes its combined experience in sports events and local logistics will help make the marathon rock — for 2015 and well into the future.

“Every city has its must-do race,” Korff says. “The ones where all the locals say this is the best one. Our goal is to create an event for Sarasota that will be on everyone’s bucket list.”

One obstacle that’s rarely come up since the First Watch Half Marathon in Sarasota debuted in 2005: competition from another nearby race.

That’s about to change, with the addition of the Sarasota Music Half Marathon & Rockin’ Bridge 4 Miler.

The race is set to make its debut Feb. 8 — a month before the 10th First Watch Half Marathon, scheduled for March 15.

The First Watch race set a record for runners this past March, says Miami-based race organizer Javier Sanchez, with 4,500 participants. That’s up nearly 30% over 2013, when there were 3,540 runners.

Minnesota-based Life Time Fitness, a publicly traded fitness and family recreation firm with $1.2 billion in annual sales, produces the race. Says Sanchez: “The event has seen a constant and steady growth every year.”

That growth, of course, has come without a direct competitor. Officials from both races say from a physical standpoint, well-trained runners should be able to compete in both events. But Sanchez concedes nothing in the battle to keep runners. “At this point we will continue to focus on the great product we have,” he says.

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+ Longboat Key Publix donates $500 in support of Selah Freedom run Longboat Key Publix Manager Andy Lappin recently presented a $500 check to Selah Freedom for the upcoming 5K/10K Selah Freedom run. The event is planned for Oct. 18 and will include a run over the John Ringling Causeway that ends at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. For information, visit selahfreedom.com/selah-freedom-run.

+ Oceanview Publishing attends International Thriller Writers meeting Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing attended the International Thriller Writers annual meeting in July, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, N.Y. The meeting drew approximately 1,000 attendees, including several Oceanview staffers and a dozen of its authors.

Oceanview sponsored a small cocktail party for its authors, during which author Lee Child stopped by to say hello, and co-sponsored a major cocktail party with ITW for all attendees before the annual banquet.

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The Beach Residences condo sells for $2.7 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 28 and Aug. 1.

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Marie Fazzary, of Longboat Key, sold her Unit 904 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Christopher and Jane Tutoki, of New York City, for $2.7 million.

Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.32 million in 2005.

$200,000 in 1988.

The Privateer North

David and Beatrice Erickson, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their Unit 802 condominium at 1050 Longboat Club Road to George Reenstra, of Longboat Key, for $537,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,290 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 1993.

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The Beaches of Longboat Key South

Coleen Flad, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 607 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Linda Brennan, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, for $1.15 million.

Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,842 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2006.

Islands West

James and Deborah Beuche, of Ann Arbor, Mich., sold their Unit 11-D condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Ira and Denise Federer, of Longboat Key, for $950,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,468 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $800,000 in 2004.

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Unit 904 at The Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.7 million. thal, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 124 condominium at 3060 Grand Bay Blvd. to John Gloriod, trustee, of Colorado Springs, Colo., for $800,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $415,000 in 1994.

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Nationstar Mortgage LLC sold the home at 512 Yawl Lane to Erzsebet Delia, of Brooklyn, N.Y., for $577,500. Built in 1969, it

has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,473 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $875,000 in 2004.

Seaplace

Kathleen Folken, of Newberry, sold the Unit M2-409A condominium at 1945 Gulf of Mexico Drive to William and Molly Wilson, trustee, of Framingham, Mass., for $563,000. Built in 1978, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,265 square feet of living area. It previously sold for

Richard and Carol Elliott sold their Unit 1303 condominium at 1926 Harbourside Drive to Kathy Krohn, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $357,500. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 1,626 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $307,000 in 2002.

Vera Redmond, of Rosemont, Pa., sold her Unit 124 condominium at 1930 Harbourside Drive to James and Erin McWhorter, of Sarasota, for $305,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,192 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $170,000 in 1994.

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Harold Henrikson, trustee, of South Elgin, Ill., sold the Unit 301 condominium at 4320 Falmouth Drive to Richard and Rena Ricciardi, of Revere, Mass., for $275,000. Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,092 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $275,000 in 2009.

LIDO KEY

Thomas and Cheryl Conklin sold their home at 1332 Westway Drive to Roberto and Clare Arguedas, of Sarasota, for $1,075,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,419 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $190,000 in 1988.

John Ringling Estates

Theodore Lehr and Stephen Lehr, trustees, sold the home at 435 S. Polk Drive to Bernard and Judith Havard, of Somers Point, N.J., for $850,000. Built in 1956, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,698 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $235,000 in 1990.

L’Elegance on Lido Beach

John Maynard sold his Unit B-308 condominium at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Eve Biller, trustee, of Deerfield, Ill., for $750,000. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,700 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 1996.

BIRD KEY

Deborah Kalb, of Sarasota, sold her home at 113 Seagull Lane to David and Monica Verinder, of Sarasota, for $790,000.

Built in 1961, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,097 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $335,000 in 1994.

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BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive) Address 6021 GMD 565 Sanctuary Drive 4234 GMD 415 L’Ambiance Drive 4711 GMD 580 Wedge Lane 2121 GMD 2219 Harbourside Drive 4425 GMD 626 Buttonwood Drive 6010 GMD 539 Bayview Drive 661 Norton St. 4900 GMD 4621 GMD 530 Birdie Lane 4960 GMD 6200 GMD 780 Jungle Queen Way 4410 Exeter Drive 4340 Falmouth Drive 560 Hornblower Lane 2185 GMD 4141 GMD 4310 Falmouth Drive

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Applicant Amount Randall Welch $177,000 Sheila Pizer $106,787 Jack Willey $98,254 Risque Investments $92,765 Oprock Longboat Fee LLC $68,000 Douglas Danko $53,545 En Provence $37,000 Jeffrey Rudolph $34,680 Diane Isenberg $30,000 Carolyn Wedekind $30,745 Paul Stiros $26,620 Vincent Moschetta $25,000 Kevin Stanaland $15,000 Ben Thayer $18,000 Cheri Dorsey $17,000 Keith Charles $16,000 Transpoint Holdings LLC $14,060 Longboat Island Chapel $10,750 Wayne Lange $7,868 Thomas Drugan $7,395 Hank Williams $5,600 Ronald Pantello $4,800 Dale High $3,400 Mark Imsande $1,566 Robert Folzenlogen $1,236

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Drawn to Sarasota by its natural beauty, exciting culture and remarkable weather, Sylvia’s love for tennis and golf found the perfect fit. Having lived on the bay (Siesta Key), on the beach (Casey Key), on a canal (Bird Key) and in two golf course communities (Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Laurel Oaks Estates), she can personally identify with the variety of opportunities available on Florida’s Gulf Coast—a unique advantage she passes on to her clients.

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READ Local artist paints Chiles restaurants IT’S EVERYWHERE

John Allinson sought to recreate the energy of each dining spot when the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned him for the project.

Photos by Heather Merriman

John Allinson poses with his painting of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Inset: Allinson holds one of his favorite paintings, “Family.” up to the dock, grab a beer and enjoy sitting outside to eat.”

With knowledge of the history and a firsthand understanding of the atmosphere and experience guests enjoy while dining at Mar Vista, Allinson knew he had to bring the old fish camp to life. Allinson refused to do anything along the lines of an architectural illustration.

“It would be boring to just paint what is here architecturally,” he says.

As an artist, Allinson does mostly figurative work, focusing on light and drama.

“Photo realism is becoming quite popular,” says Allinson. “Why slave

and reproduce with pencil what you can take with camera? It’s about the light and the passion.”

Allinson’s painting is a deeper representation of the restaurant, an illustration of how most people view the old fish camp. Focusing on warm colors and the use of light, the artist makes it appear that the boats have melted into the sand.

“I put the energy into it,” he says.

“In reality, this is just an old shack.

It’s not the building — it’s the place I wanted to illustrate. This is a vibrant place because of the people who come in. I think they wanted to complement that.”

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SIESTA KEY COMMERCIAL! Investment property currently being used as a fish market, tenant in place w/new 2-yr lease, sm retail space classified as restaurant w/2 half baths, main thoroughfare near Crescent market area, next to post office on Siesta Key! MLS#A3993284 ................ $300,000

PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS! Downtown 14th flr investment or future residence, 2Br/2Ba/1CG w/marble flrs, built-ins, mirrored walls, eat-in kitchen, 2 balconies & pvt laundry w/tenant in place thru Dec 2015. In a secure refurbished building w/amenities; concierge & valet services, fitness center, pool & more! MLS#A4100903........$850,000

WIDE SAILBOAT WATER CANAL! 4,000+ SF Value, 5-6Br/4.5Ba/2CG w/dock & lift and no bridges to bay, gourmet kitch., spa MBa, dbl tray ceils., built-ins, furn quality cabinets, granite, aquarium glass, vessel sinks, wood & diagonal tile flrs, SS appls, saltwater pool & spa & paver brick on mainland! MLS#A4102871.....................$1,750,000

DOWNTOWN W/DOCK & LIFT! 3Br/3Ba/2CG maint free w/granite, Italian cabinets, SS appls, wood flrs, tile, built-ins, 10Ft ceil., crown moldings, MBr w/tray ceil., 1100+SF ter w/pvt access to pool/spa & dock, West of Trail on Hudson Harbor w/amenities!

MLS#A3997641....................... $1,700,000

8TH FL BAY VIEWS! 2Br/2Ba/1CG w/custom plan, marble, crown moldings, wood cabinets, plantation shutters, granite, builtins, ss appls., pvt laundry & balcony in a Downtown bldg w/full service amenities; concierge, pool, spa, fitness ctr & more!

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UPDATED BAY PLAZA 3+ BEDROOM! Fully renovated 3-4Br/3Ba/4 Balconies/2CG w/chevron wood flrs, detailed ceil., crown moldings, built-ins, wood cabinets, Quartz stone, ceramic tile, stainless steel appls., lavish finishes, vessel sinks, hurricane shutters & pvt laundry in full service Downtown bldg w/amenities! MLS#A4102683.........$775,000

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Hanging on the walls of three iconic restaurants — Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, the Sandbar Restaurant and the BeacHhouse Restaurant — are water-based acrylic paintings of each. The works are not just of the buildings themselves, but the energy each exudes. The artist behind the paintings: world-renowned local painter John Allinson.

When the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned Allinson, who is known mainly for his murals and overlaying colors, to paint the restaurants, he had not only a desire to take on the project but a passion for the locations as well.

Originally from South Wales, the artist has traveled and lived all over the world, but it is here that he calls home.

“I love it here,” Allinson says. “It’s a little bit like Old Florida, and the people are so friendly. Apart from Austria, it’s the friendliest place I’ve ever been.”

The painter found the area by accident while traveling with his wife, Mair.

“We were driving north from the Keys and saw a sign that said, ‘Beaches,’ and I said, ‘Let’s go there,’” says Allinson. The couple has lived on Anna Maria for four years.

Allinson, who says the outdoor seating area at Mar Vista reminds him of Greece, is no stranger to the restaurant.

“It’s such a wonderful place and that tree,” he says, pointing to the banyan that runs through the outdoor tables, “I love that tree. We’ll sail

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Sunday, Aug. 10

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Help Wanted

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising.

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

Weekly rates. Lido Dorset. Rental condo.

1-800-734-3370.

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

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale FOR RENT: Dry dock boat slip at the Boathouse (dockside LBK). Accommodates 25’ powerboat.

Annual rental $3400 (less than market). Call 708-220-8888, E-mail: jstone@petitami.us LONGBOAT KEY Moorings Boat Slip for Rent.

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

Boat with Electric, Water, Wi-Fi, Laundry Room & some Club Amenities. $450/mo.

941-928-1542.

NEW LOW rents from private owner in high and dry Marina. Excellent boating location. We will beat all prices! Call 941-544-5597.

Condos/Apts. For Rent BEACHPlACE, lBk. Casual beachfront living in 2BR/2BA, balcony condo. Olympic pool, health club, tennis courts. Available April through November, $2800/mo. Call for info. Contact Elizabeth/NYC. 212-570-2950.

BROADWAY PROMENADE. 2BR/2BA +den.

No pets. No smoking. $1700/mo. annual lease.

941-724-2353.

LBK: TIFFANY Plaza Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, walk out to beach.

Furnished, heated pool, covered parking. 1 mo. min. 941-383-3338.

Condos For Sale GATED BEACHFRONT Community on Longboat Key. 2BR/2BA, updated kitchen, appliances, granite in master, heated pools. $299,900. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY. 941-726-2677

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

Boats

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

ON THE Gulf w/pool. 1BR condo, sleeps 4. Nicely furnished, cable, phone, full kitchen, living, dining area, W/D in building. Weekly or Monthly. May through January. $1600/mo. 941-351-5101.

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

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Weekly/Monthly Condominium Rentals 4 Night Minimum

Sporting Goods

Reservations: 941-383-5549 Fax: 941-383-7925

Storage

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941-388-1347.

TILE TILE TILE

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

GARAGE SALE: 581 Kingfisher Lane, Longboat Key FL 34228, Saturday, Aug 16th - 8a.m.-1p.m.

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

References upon request.

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

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

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ROGER HAS MORE THAN $49 MILLION SOLD OR PENDING SINCE JANUARY 2014 #1 REALTOR IN SARASOTA FOR THE 4TH TIME IN 6 YEARS With career sales volume in excess of $1 billion, Roger has been named: #1 Realtor on Longboat Key & Bird Key in 2013, 2012, 2010 & 2008 #1 Realtor for all of Sarasota in 2013, 2012, 2010 & 2008 #1 Single Coldwell Banker agent in all of Florida in 2013, 2012, 2010 & 2008 Top 250 Individual Real Estate Professional in the Nation

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ROGER SELLS LONGBOAT BAYSIDE ROGER SELLS RITZ RESIDENCES ROGER SELLS OYSTER BAY

$1,295,000

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RitzPenthouse1701.com Downtown, luxury living with stunning bay, city and Gulf views. Gold Membership privileges included with this 5,000 sq. ft. Penthouse.

7100LongboatDriveEast.com Bayfront Rustic Luxe! Upgraded 4BR/3BA home on deep-water dockage with multiple lifts offers two separate homes.

HAWKS HARBOR

7038HawksHarborCircle.com The epitome of luxury living rests in this 2-acre private island on the bay. Customdesigned 4BR/4½BA home included, may be purchased without the home. $5,995,000

LONGBOAT KEY

RITZ TOWER

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PENDING

BeachResidences303.com Lido beach's premiere community offers this lovely 2BR+den/2BA with a great layout and spacious Gulf terrace. $1,095,000

PARADISE SHORES

PRIVATEER

PENDING

GRAND BAY GrandBay151.com Rarely-available 3BR/3½BA Antigua plan.

Panoramic views, open layout, wraparound terrace and first-rate amenities. $1,450,000 GrandBay432.com Fall in love with direct views of downtown, the bay, golf course and marina from every room of this 3BR/3½BA Biscayne. $899,000

PENDING

QUEENS HARBOR

2024AlamedaAvenue.com 2014 new construction! Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Deep, sailboat waters surround this retreat on two sides, 4BR/4BA, open pool deck and newer seawall. $1,599,000

BIRD KEY 602SouthOwlDrive.com Stunning bay views and sunsets from this new 5,500 sf 4BR/4½BA home on the open bay. Offers media room, office, eat-in kitchen, 3-car garage and more. $4,999,000 398BobWhiteDrive.com Light and open 4BR/3BA waterfront home features southern views. Sailboat water, newer dock and lift. $1,195,000

RITZ BEACH RESIDENCES

783MarburyLane.com Elevated, waterfront 2BR/2BA with deepwater dock, open layout, pool deck. $699,000 1561BlueHeronDrive.com Enjoy this 4BR/4BA waterfront home, wine cellar, outdoor entertaining area and almost 200 feet of deep water frontage. $2,195,000

SARASOTA BAY

2023HarbourLinksDrive.com Completey redone 3BR/3BA + den villa in a tranquil setting. Offers hardwood flooring throughout, new kitchen and baths. $679,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath

1511SouthLakeshoreDrive.com This beautifully secluded lakefront home is a wonderful haven with recent upgrades throughout.

Ready to move right in!

HARBOUR LINKS

511BowspritLane.com 2735GulfofMexicoDrive.com Custom-built, newer 4BR/3½BA waterfront Pristine luxury awaits in this custom-built home situated on an oversized lot. Offering a 6BR/3BA ideally situated on the powdery light and open layout, wonderful views, dock, shores of the Gulf. Featuring designer interior lift and newer seawall. $999,000 530PuttingGreenLane.com features. $5,995,000 5861GulfofMexicoDrive.com Wonderful 3BR/3BA waterfront home. Ready Direct Gulf to bay estate parcel, offering a for your personal touch. Furnished. $749,000 special site for your dream home, deep water PELICAN HARBOUR boat house and bay guest house. $3,995,000 PelicanHarbourMH2.com PRESTANCIA Villa on the Beach! Rarely available 2BR 7890EsperanzaCircle.com beachfront Manor Home. Recent upgrades.

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$1,295,000

3 Bedroom, 3½ Bath

Privateer703.com Gulf and bay views at every turn. Upgraded 2BR/2BA retreat; open kitchen, new flooring, custom lighting. Furnished. $649,000

3613FairOaksPlace.com Great value, 2BR/2BA + den featuring an open pool deck, lake views. 2-car garage.

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“I purposefully never title my paintings in a way that gives them away,” Lesha says. “I like to hear what people’s perspectives are on the paintings. … I think good artists don’t tell you what it is; good art asks questions and doesn’t give you all the answers.”

or six years Lisa Jacyszyn enjoyed celebrity status in Maui, Hawaii. Everyone knew the young visual artist, who goes by just Lesha, as in Cher or Madonna, for the mural-painted minivan she drove around the island.

The van she painted was her mobile advertisement for the four-hour en plein aire painting lessons she gave tourists. She painted the volcanic landscapes alongside her students — like Bob Ross. It was her dream fulfilled. That is, until the glamour of living on a tropical island eventually faded into the reality of the limited artistic opportunities of a small island; she needed more mental stimulation.

Although she taught others to paint landscapes, in her own work, the 38-year-old paints abstract realist work, or close-up portions of real subjects. So close, in fact, one might not realize what the subject is or think it’s surreal.

State of the Arts Gallery features one of her pieces, and you can occasionally find her work on display at Art Center Sarasota.

After leaving Maui in 2010, Lesha moved to San Francisco to pursue a graduate degree in Chinese medicine and create art on the side. She fell in love and moved to Sarasota to follow her heart and relationship. The relationship has since ended.

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Lesha’s “SiO2 Nano Crystals”

“Honey, Do Drop In” by Lesha ing for six national exams — she barely has time to paint.

When she does have time, Lesha works in a small studio set up on her glassed-in lanai. Her condo at Pelican Cove in South Sarasota reminds her of Hawaii — it’s a similar oasis with the way the light hits the palms.

She’s slowly working on a new painting of a close-up portion of an orange slice. It’s a subject Lesha has been meaning to paint since college. Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s “Ode to the Lemon” inspired the idea with the words, “Knives slice a small cathedral into a lemon.” It’s this image — the one that likens the pulp to stained-glass windows — that’s been sitting in the back of the visual artist’s mind.

Lesha started making abstract realist pieces in school at California College of Art. There, she fre-

I thought it was amazing with the colors and shapes that are all bizarre and strange to me. I want to look at things I’m not used to instead of at the old cliché images.

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quented a Thai restaurant every Friday. One day she noticed the light streaming through the trees caused a lacy pattern on the tabletop.

She thought, “I’m going to paint those patterns.”

Lesha took something ordinary, a shadow, and presented it so it looked extraordinary.

Lesha explains it like this: When she looks at a white wall, she doesn’t see white. She sees pinks, blues and purples falling across the wall, which is why she says she could make a roll of toilet paper look beautiful.

It’s looking at the ordinary in a

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different way.

“To me it’s not the subject matter of a painting. (The canvas) is just a place to hang the colors of the lights and shadows,” she says.

Her focus moved from shadows to produce — she’s painted close-up portions of honeydew melon and moody-looking asparagus.

A more abstract piece she recently finished hangs on her lanai — it’s a microscopic image of silicon dioxide. It’s earthy-looking with green, brown, iridescent gold and teal and looks like rings of a tree tunneling into similar lined regions with gold steppingstones interspersed between.

The piece was inspired from a photography contest Nikon held for scientists. What she didn’t know when she was painting it is that silicon dioxide is quartz, the same white sand that makes up Siesta Key beach.

“This is why painting is cool,” she says. “I’m discovering new things all the time.”

Because of the detail in her work, this style of art takes her months to finish — and lots of materials. She used to teach art on the side to fund it, and it’s ultimately why she wanted to focus on Chinese medicine — as another means of survival.

“As it is now, I spend way more time, money and materials making the artwork than I ever get back,” she says. “It hasn’t been a profitable venture for me. It hasn’t happened — yet.”

For more information about Lesha’s artwork, visit lesha-art.com. Visit YourObserver.com for a video with the artist.

Here are some of the jobs Lesha worked to pay her bills. She usually juggled four part-time jobs at a time since she graduated art school in 1999.

“My friends used to joke with me when I was in my 20s that the reason there weren’t any jobs out there was because I had them all,” she says.

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• As a mad scientist at Mad Science, where she taught in an after-school program teaching hands-on science experiments to preschool- and elementaryaged students • Waitress • Girl Friday • Personal assistant and chef • Housekeeper • Hawaii lei girl • Non-fiction book illustrator for “The Fire Escape is Locked for Your Safety” • Nanny • AmeriCorps teacher at a youth ranch teaching inner-city children how to respect themselves through riding horses (she had to learn to ride a horse herself) • Espresso demonstrator and saleswoman selling espresso pods • Art teacher at University of California, Berkeley Extension

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DANCE // ‘The Secret Garden’ Will Tuckett’s “The Secret Garden” was absolutely genius. The choreographer’s creative vision brought Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel to life with gorgeous sets, costumes, lighting, puppetry, narration and dancing. The production transported this critic back to childhood with the magic of those pages being performed on stage — truly a delight for all ages.

The musical score composed by Jeremy Holland-Smith was accentuated by the narration written by Alasdair Middleton and performed by Edward French. The narration only emphasized the emotions and feelings usually only expressed through mime and dancing and made quite the impact. It didn’t hurt that French had a nice English accent and is quite a handsome bloke. Even a minor microphone incident didn’t deter his excellent acting skills — one might even wonder how he managed to memorize all those lines.

The sets and costumes designed by Tim Meacock were absolutely gorgeous. From the many-windowed mansion scrim, to the moving walls that transformed as the cast of characters danced through the hallowed halls, to the iron-wrought secret garden, the sets complemented the choreography and made it even more exquisite. The costumes were incredibly detailed and reflected the time-period.

The oversized puppets designed by Toby Olié were extraordinary. What was even more incredible was the fact that the dancers had to learn a new skill with this ballet — puppetry. Kristianne Kleine, Daniel Rodriguez, Calvin Farias, Dagny Hanrahan, Patrick Ward and Daniel Pratt were terrific with their respective puppets — the crow, fox and robin.

The dancers, dressed as gardeners, managed to disappear behind their puppets and bring them to life. An exceptional moment

was when Farias and Ward danced through flowers in moveable bowls as the fox, making it look like a fox running through a real meadow of blooming flowers.

Jessica Cohen danced the lead role of Mary Lennox, which was an incredibly taxing role, seeing as though she was on stage almost every minute of the ballet. She handled it with ease and grace, exhibiting strong technique and elegant lines. Her stage presence and acting skills were spot-on with comical expressions and emotions.

Ricardo Graziano was Mary’s pal, Dickon.

He portrayed the role of a young, curious boy quite well. Graziano’s character was a buddy with the fox puppet and he interacted with the puppet like it was a real fox, making the story even more believable.

Taking on a role of a sick child could have been a challenging part, but Alex Harrison embraced the part and morphed into a healthier Colin throughout the ballet.

Harrison demonstrated some fantastic leaps and jumps in this performance.

Kate Honea and Ricki Bertoni have always delighted audiences with their knack for acting and comedy. Both were excellent in their roles of the miserly and harsh Mrs. Medlock and the grumpy and bitter Ben Weatherstaff. Bertoni even made a surprise appearance in character during intermission in the lobby.

The entire ballet was a magical experience and concluded with glittering flowers unveiled from the ceiling that hovered above the now open and not secret garden.

This ballet will enchant people of all ages.

The show continues from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16 and will be performed again Oct. 24 to Oct. 26. This is a must-see.

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