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Candidates emerge for open seats As the city seeks to fill two commission vacancies set to open in November, most commissioners reacted strongly to a proposal to allow one departing commissioner to finish his term.

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Jessica Balno and Doris Benter, department head for visual arts at the Portledge School in Locust, N.Y.

The initial candidates to fill two forthcoming City Commission vacancies have stepped forward, and they include familiar faces around City Hall.

From Sept. 2 to Sept. 12, the city will accept applications from parties interested in serving as the District 2 or District 3 commissioner until the terms expire in May. The final months of those terms opened up as Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Sny-

der, both candidates for the District 2 County Commission seat, were forced to tender their resignation to run for another office, per state law.

Thus far, three applicants have submitted the requisite paperwork: Ken Shelin, former vice mayor; Vald Svekis, planning board member and former president of the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores Neighborhood Association; and Stan Zimmerman, journalist and former

president of the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations.

Shelin, a District 2 candidate who resides in downtown Sarasota, served on the commission from 2005 to 2009. He said he ran at the urging of others, and has already received a letter of endorsement from the Downtown Improvement District. He said he’d offer an increased

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+ New direction The Temple Beth Sholom Schools’ teachers got ready for the school year with a new approach: the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative child-led method for early childhood education developed by Italian Loris Malaguzzi. The teachers learned about the importance of hands-on learning for children during a weeklong training session with specialist Doris Benter. Temple Beth Schools incorporated the teaching style in August.

“This innovative way of teaching gives children the power and independence to think for themselves,” says Preschool Director Vickie Inglese.

+ Surpass surprise The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) worked together to give back to the community last month.

The YPG teamed up with PGT Industries and Brides Against Breast Cancer to donate hundreds of school supplies to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. The group of young business leaders originally hoped to donate 100 supplies when they started the monthlong fundraiser in July. In the end, the drive donated 695 items including binders, backpacks and notebooks.

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CONFERENCE CALL

by David Conway | News Editor

Conference center ban draws criticism

As various public and private groups consider the future of a vast swath of bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel, the City Commission has ruled out at least one amenity.

For years, various parties have pushed for a new conference or convention center in Sarasota.

Earlier this summer, the Sarasota City Commission put the kibosh on the most recent push before it could get off the ground, a move that has garnered criticism from

other local officials.

After attending a presentation from a developer whose proposed vision for city-owned bayfront land near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot includes a 60,000-square-foot conference center, Vice Mayor

Susan Chapman proposed a series of guidelines governing the future of that land.

One of those guidelines, approved in a 3-2 vote, restricted a convention center from being constructed on the public land.

In proposing that restriction,

Chapman cited previous public input and an admission from the developers that conference centers are money-losing ventures.

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missioners said Chapman was misconstruing the proposal. At an Aug. 20 County Commission workshop, multiple commissioners questioned whether the city was open to investment based on the discussion surrounding the convention center.

“There’s no doubt — one or two commissioners have sabotaged this thing, and their comments are unconscionable,” County Commissioner Joe Barbetta said.

“It’s unfortunate, and it’s caused damage to future development, including anyone who’s interested in investing in the city.”

Sarasota Bayfront Now is the group behind that development plan for the waterfront land. In addition to the conference center, the proposal includes a bayfront Mote Marine aquarium and a 3-acre public park on the cityowned property.

At the July 18 presentation Chapman attended, the Sarasota Bayfront Now group acknowledged that, for municipalities, conference centers have historically been a bad investment.

“Those discussions have always died when the bottom line comes up, when the rubber hits the road — and that is the annual operating deficit,” said Chris Cogan, a co-managing partner with the venture capital firm Seven Holdings. “Conference centers lose money, period.”

To avoid that issue, the group’s proposal called for an adjacent hotel operator to cover the operating expenses of the conference center.

Even with that wrinkle, the presentation alarmed Chapman. At the following week’s City Commission meeting, Chapman proposed

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Sarasota Bayfront Now’s vision for the city-owned land near the Van Wezel includes a conference center along U.S. 41. The operator of the adjacent hotel, at left, would be responsible for covering the operating expenses of the conference center, which historically lose money for municipalities. a series of parameters for the development of the city-owned land near the Van Wezel, which is currently undergoing a city-endorsed visioning process led by multiple groups under the banner of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20.

Chapman’s proposal included the following restrictions: that the land will always remain public property; that public access to the property will be maintained; that the current public view corridor will not be impacted; and that a convention center will not be built on the land.

Chapman cited the group’s admission that conference centers are not a moneymaker as a reason for that final provision. She also said the city’s 2007 Cultural Park Master Plan, which focused on that property, should be a guiding force as the master-planning process continues for the city-owned land.

The Cultural Park Master Plan,

which cost $400,000 and was developed with public input, did not include a conference center in its series of recommendations for the 42 acres of public land surrounding Van Wezel.

“With a lot of public input and consultant time, there was a decision that a conference center was not an appropriate investment of public resources or public land,” Chapman said.

Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Suzanne Atwell dissented from the majority that approved Chapman’s proposal. Atwell said she believed Chapman was misrepresenting the proposal from Sarasota Bayfront Now. In addition to mentioning that conference centers lose money, Chapman said her takeaways from the presentation were that aquariums lose money and hotels lose money.

“I think we’re really getting ahead of ourselves,” Atwell said.

“I met with that group, and I did not come away with that.”

Representatives for Sarasota Bayfront Now said their plans are more nuanced than Chapman’s characterizations. Cogan admitted that earlier studies forecasted a roughly $3 million annual deficit for a Sarasota conference center. Those studies were predicated on a larger space, however — between 90,000 and 120,000 square feet. Cogan said that the expenses would be reduced under their proposal.

“This conference center is scaled to the size of Sarasota,” Cogan said. “It’s scaled to the size of conferences we could bring here.”

Cogan did say that aquariums frequently lose money, and that there are fewer than 20 exceptions. One of those exceptions, however, is Mote Marine Laboratory’s current aquarium on City Island. Cogan added that the

presence of the aquarium could be a boon for its proposed neighbor, because Mote has expressed an interest in hosting conferences in its scientific fields.

Although it would not directly pay for the conference center, the city may have to bear some burden for the operating expenses under the Sarasota Bayfront Now proposal. At the July presentation, representatives for Sarasota Bayfront Now said that some portion of the sales, bed and property taxes generated by the proposed developments could be funneled directly toward maintenance and improvements in that same area.

Atwell and Caragiulo have criticized their fellow commissioners for not going into the visioning process with an open mind. Atwell said that circumstances may have changed significantly in the past seven years, while Caragiulo said creating restrictions from the outset seemed to be at cross purposes with a broad community visioning process.

“These are the very early stages,” Caragiulo said. “We’re going to have a conversation about what the community would like to see happen, yet we’re saying, ‘The community doesn’t want this, this, this or that.’”

Still, the majority of the commission is OK with not considering a bayfront conference center as the master-planning process moves forward. Mayor Willie Shaw said that, although it’s seven years out from the completion of the Cultural Park Master Plan, the sentiment that crafted the document still rings true.

“I understand times have changed,” Shaw said. “I also understand the players have changed, but the ideas are the same.”

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Lift station hits new heights Originally planned as an underground facility, the height of the proposed Lift Station 87 has again crept upward.

Plans for Lift Station 87 have deviated far enough from the original vision of an underground facility that engineers are seeking permission from the city to build higher than the zoning code currently allows.

On Monday, the city will hold a workshop regarding an application for a waiver to the current height limitations. The proposed 7,444-square-foot structure is now 45 feet tall, 10 feet taller than the 35-foot maximum allowed at the site.

The continual changes to the lift station design have been a source of consternation for adjacent residents, who were originally assured the wastewater storage facility would not be an imposition on their neighborhood.

The city selected Luke Wood Park, located at the convergence of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301, as the site for the lift station in 2008.

Initial plans called for a lift station that was entirely below the ground. The project stalled as the engineering firm in charge proved unable to complete the proposed work.

The city replaced that firm with McKim & Creed in 2013.

The new engineers made several changes to the project after taking over, most notably proposing an aboveground building so that it could withstand a Category 3 storm surge.

Although the most recent design update is a deviation from the initial renderings of the aboveground structure, it may not receive the same disdain as other changes to the project. Robert Garland, the project manager with McKim & Creed, said the height increase was

necessary to ensure the machinery within the lift station would be protected in a worst-case scenario and accessible for maintenance.

As it has worked on the proposal for an aboveground building, McKim & Creed has focused on keeping nearby residents involved in the process, Garland said.

“We have had workshops and public meetings to get continuing feedback on what this building should look like,” Garland said. “What we ended up with was based on their feedback, and we’ll continue to work with the residents.”

The current design of the building, which is still not yet finalized, is modeled heavily after the Hover Arcade building, which served as Sarasota’s city hall in the early 1900s.

David Coe, a resident at the nearby Central Park II condominiums, agreed McKim & Creed has worked to engage with those living in the area around the lift station. He said the current design has come a long way from the original proposal, and said the engineers took the time to explain the necessity of the structure’s height.

Coe said the residents will continue to keep a watchful eye on the progress of the lift station project; his next concern, he said, is the landscaping surrounding the building. As far as the height of the structure, Coe said he believes the big picture is more important.

“It’s the overall look of the thing that we’re more concerned about,” Coe said. “I think we just have to accept the height increase.”

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FENCED IN With the lift station still more than a year from completion, many residents at the nearby Central Park condominiums have sought to keep the site from becoming an eyesore in the interim.

One measure designed to alleviate any disruption related to the site, in its own right, become a problem.

Earlier this summer, at the behest of residents, the city began putting up new screening in Luke Wood Park around the area where much of the lift station has already been constructed underground. The new screening was intended as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to the green mesh covering the chain-link fence at the site.

Although the residents ultimately got their way, some are less than pleased with the current status of the new screening. Donna Gannon Coe, a resident of Central Park II, criticized the caliber of the work earlier this month in an email to city Project Manager Steve Topovski.

“I was very disappointed and frustrated to see the ‘finished’ work,” Gannon Coe wrote in the

email. “Certainly, I thought, at first, ‘It can’t be complete yet.’”

Gannon Coe critiqued the quality of the installation and said the screening looked like a careless measure designed to appease the residents. Furthermore, the screening only wrapped around the portion of the site visible on U.S. 41 or U.S. 301 — leaving the green mesh exposed to the vantage point of Central Park II. Gannon Coe’s husband, David Coe, said city staff agreed to address the issues at the last Lift Station 87 project meeting but that the problems appeared to still be in place. Coe said residents have received reassurances that various areas of concern would be addressed at several junctures of the project, only to have the issues linger.

“The problem is, of course, we have a large number of snowbirds who are not here, so we have to struggle on alone out here,” Coe said.

Topovski said the city ordered additional screening once workers realized there was a shortage. He said the supplier is yet to provide a confirmation date for delivering the material.

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The Lift Station 87 project is conceived as an underground structure in Luke Wood Park. Even after new engineering firm McKim & Creed was brought on in August 2013, plans still call for a submerged lift station.

In April, McKim & Creed says some of the lift station must be elevated to withstand a Category 2 storm.

The firm plans to raise the ground elevation so the structure is still concealed.

The City Commission directs McKim & Creed to build a Lift Station capable of withstanding a Category 3 storm.

Initial conceptual renderings show a 34-foot-tall building with a footprint of 6,000 square feet.

Commissioners favor a distinctive, highprofile design.

Staff holds a community workshop to get feedback on potential designs. Two options are presented: an art deco-style building, and a Mission-style building (left), both of which are linked to historical structures in the city. The public indicated a preference for the Mission-style architecture.

Architects provide a more refined rendering of the building (center) after incorporating feedback from the public. The structure is modeled after the historic Hover Arcade building.

Project leaders present a further refined rendering (right), modeled more closely after the Hover Arcade. The proposed building height is now 45 feet, 10 feet taller than what is allowed under the current zoning code.

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The Lift Station 87 project team will hold a community workshop, as the group seeks a waiver from the city for the height of the proposed building. The 45-foot height maximum does not account for the belfries included in the design. *Renderings not to scale

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+ Sarasota businessman buys North Trail motel Sarasota businessman Harvey Vengroff continues his push for more affordable housing with the purchase of a North Trail motel — a move that fits with local needs for transitional or emergency housing for homeless families.

Vengroff bought the 117-unit Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million.

Vengroff plans to convert the motel rooms into affordable studio apartments for lowincome families as an alternative to a homeless shelter. He is working with local charities, such as the Salvation Army and Jewish Family & Children’s Services, to find renters who have the best chance of using low-cost housing to move out of poverty.

Vengroff expects to charge $575 a month per unit, which includes electric and water service.

“It’s going to need a lot of improvements before people are going to want to live there,” Vengroff said. “We plan to start renting them out in a couple of weeks.”

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The Ringling College of Art and Design made a strategic property acquisition last month that will give the school space next to the Sarasota Museum of Art. Ringling bought a 7,100-square-foot retail building north of Sarasota High School on U.S. 41 for $1.6 million. The building is leased to glasses and contacts retailer Visionworks for at least the next year.

Ringling spokeswoman Christine Lange says the college saw the building as an obvious opportunity given its location adjacent to the former Sarasota High School.

The college has raised $22.5 million to convert the 57,000-square-foot school

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building into a modern and contemporary art museum.

The redeveloped building will feature a 110-seat auditorium, sculpture court, indoor/outdoor café, classroom, studios and meeting spaces. Construction of the project is expected to take until 2016 at the earliest.

The college is still evaluating its longterm plans for the Visionworks building.

+ Sarasota, Manatee Realtor groups consider merger Realtor organizations for Sarasota and Manatee counties will consider joining forces.

The board of directors for the Sarasota Association of Realtors and the Manatee Association of Realtors voted this week to merge the organizations. Leaders called the merger an effort to create a stronger voice for the region statewide, nationally and on the Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service.

“Merging the two organizations allows us to eliminate duplication and operate more efficiently and cost effectively,” said Sherry Grooms, MAR president.

Members of both organizations are slated to vote on the concept at 1 p.m. Sept. 16.

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Sarasota area shines in creative campaigns Visit Sarasota County dedicated more resources toward national marketing this year than ever before.

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Visit Sarasota County used some additional funding received in April to purchase ad space at the Atlanta International Airport in the concourses served by Delta Air Lines.

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Right: During this past winter, Visit Sarasota County wrapped a car of Chicago’s L-train with photos of Sarasota skies and beaches.

primary sponsor of Broadway in Bryant Park, a theater festival in Manhattan, N.Y., and of the Tanglewood Music Festival in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. Both festivals had a Sarasota display.

These away-from-home strategies increase Sarasota County brand awareness in people’s minds, Duggan said.

The next step is not necessarily for people to look up the URL listed on the ads, Duggan said. When people are in transit during the day they might not visit the specific URL, but they might Google Sarasota later.

First, the organization wants people to associate Sarasota with Florida, and then that Sarasota is on the

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Gulf of Mexico.

“I know a lot of people in state, when I say to them, ‘I live in Sarasota County,’ they say to me, is that the east coast or the west coast?” Duggan said.

The organization receives many calls from people who get Sarasota confused with Saratoga, N.Y., she said.

Despite this year’s push, Visit Sarasota’s budget faces a $1 million cut in the coming fiscal year. But that doesn’t mean the organization will let up on its marketing strategy. The cuts will mean negotiating better deals and finding better opportunities to fit its economical stance and trying to complete more tasks in-

house.

“We always, internally, want to out-do what we did the year before,” Duggan said. “Our biggest competition is ourselves.”

Duggan couldn’t say what else Visit Sarasota is considering for the coming year, because the next fiscal year won’t start for a few more weeks, but the organization is planning to wrap the inside of the Chicago train car again, she said.

“We’re already coming up with some great ideas for things that we’re going to be able to do this year to try to take the stage that we set this year and raise it to the next level,” Duggan said.

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At the request of Visit Sarasota County, the Sarasota County Commission allocated an additional $769,500 to the organization at its April 23 meeting. The financial support came out of the Tourist Development Tax funds.

Visit Sarasota targeted Atlanta and Chicago, said Erin Duggan, director of brand, because airports in those cities have direct flights to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

In July, the organization placed two banners and smaller ads in the terminals in the Delta-served concourses A and B of the Atlanta International Airport. Visit Sarasota held a four-week contest on Twitter featuring the hashtag #SendMetoSarasota, and the winning tweets were put on the banners.

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Gulf Gate Library designed to feel like home The two-story building is scheduled to be completed by late November, and the library is slated to open in January.

With construction nearing completion, the modern, yet warm, style of the new Gulf Gate Library is beginning to take shape in its unfinished interior.

The outside of the 25,920-square-foot building is complete; now, construction and electrical crews are painting the walls and running wire through the building.

After almost a year of construction, the building is set to be finished by November, and the library is slated to open to the public by late January, said Sarabeth Kalajian, director of Sarasota County Libraries.

Construction for the library cost $7.69 million.

The library design focuses on natural lighting with big open walls of windows and a warm, comfortable feel with a combination of wood and brick design. The library’s interior was designed to foster a living-space atmosphere, Kalajian said.

“We’re going for a modern craftsmen design,” said Amy Weber, architect with Harvard Jolly Architects of Sarasota. “It’s a great feeling.”

Because many of the library resources are now electronic, Kalajian said, with e-books, music downloads and audio recordings being some of the library system’s most popular items, additional shelving is not needed in the new library. But there will still be plenty of printed books for the more traditional patron. Two gardens will welcome the public to experience the library outside, and there’s even space for a possible café.

The two floors house different areas: a children’s room, technology lab and living-space area with seating on the first floor, and a Teen Center complete with a video gaming area and study rooms on the

second. The Teen Center on the second floor of the library is painted with bright colors like blue and raspberry, per the recommendation of the teen advisory board.

The rug will be a bright color to match.

“I like the angles and the way the spaces come together,” Kalajian said. “We think it’s coming along really well.”

Even though the library is under construction, it hasn’t checked out of its booklending duties: Since the demolition of the original building, a smaller version of the library has been operating out of a space in the Sarasota Square Mall. It moved to its temporary location in February 2013.

The county spent $138,000 for a 25-month lease with the mall.

“We’ve certainly appreciated having the experience of being in the mall setting,” Kalajian said. “It’s been a perfect location, not far from the previous building.”

The location has attracted some new users to the library.

“We hope they will follow us back to the new library,” she said.

The original 12,000-square-foot building on Curtiss Avenue opened in December 1983. The old building could not fit the growing needs of the community, which used it as a library and a public meeting space, Kalajian said. The old building lacked a sufficient meeting room — the small space could only hold about 10 people. With input from the community, the new library was designed with its needs in mind, with amenities such as a children’s area, an expanded technology center, a drive-through book return and additional parking.

“The day that we cut the ribbon is going to be a grand day,” Kalajian said.

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Alumni club provides community for local Buckeyes Every Saturday, members of the OSU Alumni Club flood into Captain Curt’s on Siesta Key to watch their alma mater — and raise money for local students.

The Ohio State University alumni club kicked off football season Saturday with its annual tradition: food, friends and drinks at Captain Curt’s on Siesta Key and a recital of the school’s alma mater song.

The back “saloon” of the restaurant and bar was decked out in scarlet and gray, and every TV screen featured the Buckeyes’ season-starter game against the Navy Midshipmen. Across the driveway, Captain Curt’s Tiki Bar was equally bedecked in the school’s colors.

“You’ll find very, very old people … and people with babies,” said John August, the club treasurer.

The club’s activities entice tourists, too; vacationing Buckeyes often come to the Saturday gathering.

The Sarasota-Manatee chapter of the OSU alumni club boasts a membership of around 300 households — about 500 people — and was named in the top 10% best OSU alumni clubs by the national organization, said Jamie Jalwan, former club president.

The club has been in Sarasota for almost 30 years and has gathered at Captain Curt’s for 14 seasons, said restaurant owner Brad Stewart.

The club approached the owners of Captain Curt’s almost 15 years ago to ask if it could use the saloon area in the back, Stewart said. Then, there were only 60 to 75 people in the club.

“Now we fill up the back and the tiki bar,” Stewart said.

Stewart grew up in Michigan and rooted for one of OSU’s biggest rivals, the Michigan State Spartans. He’s since converted to become a Buckeyes fan after the club

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Krystin Cramer (Riverview), Josh Eddington (Palmetto), Garett Schultz (Lakewood Ranch), Peyton Hodge (Sarasota Military Academy), Drew Robinson (Manatee) and Samuel Brown (Sarasota) were recognized at the OSU Alumni Club’s Student Sendoff held Aug. 3. Each student received a $2,000 scholarship during the 2014-2015 academic year from the local alumni club.

began congregating at his family’s restaurant.

“The organization is like a big family … the same people have come for years,” Stewart said.

Behind Stewart in the saloon, a loud cheer from some 200 Buckeyes shook the walls as OSU scored its first touchdown.

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Besides cheering for their Buckeyes, though, the alumni dedicate their time to community service and fundraisers for scholarships for local graduates who will

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This year the club raised $22,000 for 11 students. Two other local students are going to OSU as athletes and are exempt from receiving the scholarships, so the club sends them care packages instead, Jalwan said.

During the year, various fundraisers help grow the scholarship fund, such as a golf tournament, wine and beer tastings and a student send-off party. During the weekly OSU football games, the club raffles off prizes and sells T-shirts.

The club also performs community service activities in Sarasota. It cleans up Bird Key Park as a part of the Adopt-a-Park program and competes in a balloon volleyball tournament at the Pines of Sarasota with the senior citizens living there.

“The Pines won last year,” Jalwan said.

Jalwan said the sense of community keeps people coming back to both the watch parties and service activities. Some people move to the area without knowing anyone, and the club gives them a group of friends with a common interest, along with new connections among the locals.

“It’s extended family for a lot of us … it feels like home,” she said.

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Alternative to more Medicaid Two weeks ago in this space, we presented counter-arguments to the politicians and others who say Florida should take billions of borrowed federal tax dollars to expand the state’s Medicaid health system to uninsured Floridians.

This week, we’re focusing on an alternative.

Before you get to the details, though, no matter what alternatives anyone presents — even if they make common sense, are affordable and compassionate — they are an exercise in futility. Their adoption is unlikely because of two overriding reasons: The members of Congress do not have the political will or courage to do what must be done, and the vested interests in the status quo (namely the bureaucracies built up around this system) MATT would undermine its WALSH reform.

Nonetheless, it’s still worth offering an alternative, if for no other reason than to mute people like Sen. Harry Reid, who often says no one offers alternatives to the Affordable Care Act. So let’s start with two questions in Florida’s debate about expanding Medicaid: • What is the problem to be solved?

• What is the job to be done?

To an extent, these questions are one in the same. The job to be done and problem to be solved with the Affordable Care Act was to reduce dramatically the number of Americans who do not have health insurance. The job to be done was to figure out how to get more Americans to buy health insurance — for the primary purpose of their avoiding a financial catastrophe in the event of illness.

In the land of Obama, Pelosi and Reid, the answer was simple: They would make laws to force all Americans to buy health insurance. And this would be insurance the federal government would manage and oversee, decide the prices, as well as the medical services that would be covered in this centrally controlled insurance system.

Thus, one of the methods to this achievement would be to require states to open up their Medicaid health care systems beyond their historical scope of providing for the financially needy and poor.

Loosen the standards so more uninsured Americans could qualify for taxpayersubsidized and financed health insurance.

That was their answer.

In Florida, about 3.3 million residents are on Medicaid; Floridians contribute $21 billion a year to their health care. If Florida expanded Medicaid under ACA, the rolls would expand by an estimated 1.6 million.

Gammon’s Law

When we think of this desired expansion of government-controlled health insurance and health care, it reminds us of the way the late economist Milton Friedman described the nation’s health care system in 1992. Friedman said Medicaid (and Medicare) represented “the theory of bureaucratic displacement,” which was coined by a British physician, Dr. Max Gammon, who studied Britain’s socialized medical system. Quoting Gammon, Friedman wrote: “In a bureaucratic system, the increase in expenditure will be matched by a fall in production. Such systems will act rather like ‘black holes,’ in the economic universe, simultaneously sucking in resources, and shrinking in terms of ‘emitted’ production.”

This is Gammon’s Law. When Friedman studied and analyzed 60 years of the American health system, he wanted to determine if Gammon’s Law applied. Guess what. “It is hard to avoid the conclusion that Gammon’s Law is at work,” Friedman wrote. “There is no question that medicine in all its aspects has

FACTS ABOUT MEDICAID • Florida taxpayers contribute $21 billion a year to Medicaid, 26% of the state’s $77.1 billion annual budget.

• Florida taxpayers contribute $39.1 billion a year to overall health care services in the state, 41% of the budget.

• Education consumes $22.6 billion, or 29% of the state’s annual budget.

• About 3.3 million Floridians receive services from Medicaid — more than half of those are children to young adults.

• Over the past two decades, Florida’s population increased 50%, while the Medicaid caseload increased 300% and expenditures increased 450%.

• The Florida Medical Association identified low reimbursement rates as one of several factors contributing to the shortage of physicians willing to treat Medicaid enrollees. On average, Florida fee-for-service Medicaid pays physicians only about 57% of what Medicare pays for the same service. For primary care, Medicaid pays about 49% as much as Medicare. Florida’s Medicaid program

become subject to an ever more complex bureaucratic structure. No question that input has exploded. No evidence that output has come anywhere close to keeping pace. ‘Black holes’ indeed.”

That was then. It still is today. And this will continue to be the undisputed direction of American and Florida health care under the Affordable Care Act — more and more money into a black hole, with lower outcomes and more centralized control. Clearly the wrong direction.

What would be better?

Before we offer specifics, consider this: education of our children versus health insurance. For two-and-a-half centuries, education — the funding and provision of it — has the been responsibility and domain of the 50 states. Indeed, parents fight bitterly against federal intrusion.

The last we heard, every state manages to provide education to all of its children — 100% coverage. (Of course, the quality is questionable.)

With health insurance, the monolith of Washington is in control. It stands to reason why there are so many uninsured.

So …

Back to catastrophic insurance

Point No. 1: Medicaid should be like education. Let the states address the truly needy as they see fit.

What’s more, follow Milton Friedman’s plan for health insurance. As he recommended in 1992: End Medicaid and Medicare. Friedman urged these entitlements be replaced “with a requirement that every U.S. family unit have a major medical insurance policy with a high deductible, say $20,000 a year or 30% of the family’s income during the prior two years, whichever is lower. “… Preferably, the major medical insurance policy should be paid for by the individual family unit, which should receive a reduction in taxes reflecting the reduction in cost to the government.

“There would be an exception for lowerincome families and for families unable to qualify for coverage at an affordable fee,” Friedman recommended. “The government would help them finance the policy though not administer it. That would be done by private competitive insurance companies chosen by each individual or family.”

The high deductible would convert health insurance back to what insurance is supposed to be: protection against a catastrophic event. Insurance isn’t supposed to cover the sniffles.

Point No. 2: Either end the tax exemption of employer-provided medical care or provide the tax exemption to everyone. Employees who receive health insurance from their employers either

WHO RECEIVES MEDICAID IN FLORIDA (In order of who receives the most to least support) • SSI (developmentally disabled) • Temporary assistance to needy families • Children in homes below poverty level • Medically needy individuals • Pregnant women below poverty level • Low-income elderly and disabled • Pregnant women above poverty income • Children in homes above poverty level • Refugees

pays 46% of what a private insurer would pay.

• Only about 41% of Florida physicians will accept new Medicaid patients.

• About 60% of family practitioners will not accept new Medicaid patients.

• 72% of OB/GYN specialists will not accept new Medicaid patients.

receive free, un-taxed insurance or pay for a portion of their insurance with pretax income. Individuals not in employerinsurance plans must buy health insurance with income that has been taxed, and it’s typically more costly. Totally unfair.

That should be, and easily could be, abolished in Congress. The effects would be monumental.

For one, employers would no longer need to be involved in managing their employees’ health insurance. Employers don’t pay for employees’ car insurance or homeowner’s insurance. Why health insurance?

Doctor-patient relationship

What’s more, if employers were not paying for health insurance, employees could negotiate for higher wages, thus giving them more of the means to pay for their own catastrophic insurance.

The elimination of third-party managed employer plans and the purchase of health insurance by individuals also would help restore the doctor-patient relationship and make consumers much more aware of their health costs. Under the third-party payer system, there are few incentives for consumers to pay attention to cost. No one is more cost conscious than the person who is spending his own money on himself.

Likewise, if health insurance were for catastrophic events, this would eliminate the practice of using health insurance — and all of the processing involved — to cover routine visits to the doctor. When we buy groceries, we pay the supermarket directly. When we purchase auto insurance, it doesn’t require a copayment or third party to approve and process the replacement of a blown tire. All of this adds unnecessary cost.

Point No. 3: A corollary to the above, deregulate the services mandated to be covered in health policies. Give insurers the ability to offer more flexible coverages, which would allow for major medical insurance to come in at all ranges of prices.

Case in point: We hear repeatedly how 60-year-old women purchasing Obamacare are required to pay for birth control. This just adds to the price.

If indeed the objective is to make catastrophic health insurance more affordable so more of the uninsured would buy it, there are two indisputable requisites: The incentives must make economic sense, and the government should not be in control. The Affordable Care Act has both wrong. How else would you explain a law that will add $1.4 trillion to the national debt over 10 years?

This is indeed Gammon’s “black hole.”

If only our elected representatives had the political courage and will …

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+ Entitlement insanity Dear Editor: Your article outlining the financial aspects of Medicaid was excellent. I particularly liked that, on a succinct basis, you nailed the myth of the “money” issue per se.

Politicians have been distorting and hyping the so-called entitlement programs since their inception. Every entitlement program beginning with Social Security was established primarily for political votes.

Programs were not financially sustainable from inception without deficit financing.

Every program today has been exploited and gamed to include individuals and benefits that were never intended; this was for political votes.

Unfortunately, today we have an entitlement-attitude society, created by politicians over the past 79 years.

The only entitlement for a citizen is freedom, and to be free from government as stated and guaranteed in our U.S. Constitution.

Prior to 1935 and 148 years before, individuals provided for their own retirement needs and medical care.

Franklin Roosevelt and the

Democrats with Social Security in 1935 started the current welfare state.

The dominant recipients of social, government largesse are 65 and older. They are receiving far more financial value than they ever paid into any of the programs.

Concerning money borrowed by government to sustain the programs, and the debt for their children and grandchildren: Those financial facts do not concern them. They only pay lip service to the issue.

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming described them as Senior chiselers.

Think about this: $744 billion borrowed annually by the federal government, to cover the deficit in support of $1,694 trillion for entitlements.

That is financial insanity.

Victor J. Cameron Sarasota

+ Resources to sustain life are a right Dear Editor: In the editorial, “Why not to expand Medicaid,” I notice the following: “Medical services are like water, food and oil: They are not a right; they are scarce resources. They are not free.”

Very much to the contrary, I

a slogan, soon to become an anachronism? Are we no more than “consuming units,” of value only because we fill the pockets of those who control the necessaries of life?

Dave Coyle Sarasota

+ Women should be given equal opportunity Dear Editor: In today’s society women have more opportunities than ever before. Whether it’s in the work force or even on the ball field.

Back in 1972, Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana authored and sponsored Title IX. Did he truly have any idea of the impact this would have on aspiring female athletes? Mo’ne Davis, the 18th female playing in the 2014 Little League World Series, has captured the hearts of America. Not long after the passing of Title IX, the rules were changed that barred girls from representing their communities and playing in the LLWS. She has opened the eyes of so many young girls that they too can play baseball, a game not just for boys. Truth be known, I think she is also opening the eyes of many of young men as well. Maybe “throwing like a girl” isn’t a bad thing after all.

I recently began my senior

year at Sarasota High. Softball has provided me many opportunities, and the amount of doors it has opened for me is unbelievable. I have traveled the nation, from New York City to the canyons of Utah all because of this great sport. Being an athlete teaches teamwork and responsibility. Being an athlete builds integrity and fosters determination. Being an athlete means being responsible, not only to yourself but to others. Being an athlete means you know how to win with grace and lose with class. Life lessons in the making!

Softball has allowed me to earn a D1 college softball scholarship to my dream school, Florida International University. To all of the athletes with a dream, I encourage you to never give up and work until it becomes a reality.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many hours or days I have spent on the ball field, but I can tell you one thing I would not change it for the world. The best memories I have made were on that softball diamond, and I will certainly never forget them.

Not only have I made the best memories I have also made the best friends. Being a teammate teaches a young lady how to build strong relationships.

Halie Roberson Sarasota High senior

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It cannot be true that life is a right, but the food and water necessary to support it are not.

I refer interested readers to many excellent books about the Irish so-called “famine” of 1845-1851. The potato crops had failed. The genocidal practices of the British government exported the food that could be grown, leaving nothing for the million or more who starved because there was no “right” to food.

As for water, “Recent comments from Nestle CEO Peter Brabeck imply that the world’s water will soon come under the control of corporations like his. Brabeck makes the astonishing claim that water is not a human right but should be managed by business people and governing bodies. He wants water controlled, privatized, and delegated ...”

In a satirical vein, there are Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” which recommends cannibalism as a remedy for the Irish “famine” and the musical “Urinetown,” where even excretion has been monetized.

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Trespassing — All Other. A man took a can of soda from a grocery store and left the store without paying for the item. The store’s loss-prevention officer stopped the man and allowed him to pay for the item but wanted a trespass warning issued to the man. The loss-prevention officer issued the warning to the man with a police officer serving as a witness.

TIRED OUT 3:15 p.m. — 2300 block of Bahia Vista Street. Burglary — Structure. A man said someone burglarized his shed and stole two wheels and tires. The man said he was moving out and had returned to retrieve the remaining items only to discover they were missing. The shed was not secured with any locks, just closed shut. The tires and wheels were valued at $100 each.

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4:06 p.m. — 2400 block of Eighth Street. Miscellaneous Officer. An anonymous complainant reported multiple non-residents were in the pool area. Officers made contact with three women at the pool. The women said they do not live at the apartment but that they have a friend named Bill who lives there. They said Bill was not at home at the time. Officers, skeptical about the validity of their claim, informed the subjects they were not allowed on the premises without Bill present. The women left the area without further incident.

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5 p.m. — 4900 block of Bradenton Road. Motor Vehicle Theft. A man lent a car to the mother of his children so she could go to the store. The woman didn’t return the vehicle, despite several attempts from the man to make contact. The man eventually received a text message from her informing him the car was at a hotel. The man went to the hotel but was unable to locate the car. The man wanted to prosecute for the theft of the vehicle and said he believed the vehicle was in Bradenton.

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several years in SarasotaBradenton. The goal, Marketing and Event Manager Jennifer Matteo says, is to turn the 18,000-squarefoot complex on U.S. 41 near Siesta Key, formerly Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse and Livingston’s Billiards, into a top-tier event spot.

Matteo plans to target everything from weddings to corporate events.

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Jennifer Matteo and Carl Wise are behind The Devyn, a new event venue in Sarasota. It’s a $4 million project.

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Some challenges await The Devyn. For one, although it’s in a high-traffic location, there are few hotels nearby.

The event venue also enters a competitive market.

A few blocks south is Mattison’s Forty-One, a restaurant with a private dining room for up to 100 people and an in-house catering department. About five miles north of The Devyn is Michael’s On East, with a ballroom that could host 550 guests for a seated event and 1,000 people for a reception. Another event venue, The Francis, opened in downtown Sarasota in early 2013.

Wise says those locations won’t have all the options available at The Devyn.

“I know every place in town inside and out,” says Wise. “What we are doing is taking the best parts of every place and making it all together here.”

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level of continuity as the commission incorporates two new members, serving as a bridge between the departure of Caragiulo and Snyder and the election of new commissioners.

“I know how the process Option declined A proposal to end the search works,” Shelin said. “I can slip in for a few months and not process in District 3 and allow Snyder to serve the remainder have to learn everything.”

Shelin was one of two po- of the term to which he was elected was poorly tential candidates to received at Tuesday’s receive backing from Sarasota City Comthe Downtown Immission meeting. provement District, Snyder lost to Carawhose members said giulo in the Aug. 26 they were supportive Republican primaof a commissioner ry for the District 2 sensitive to downCounty Commission town business interseat. ests. The DID board At Tuesday’s also endorsed former meeting, Caragiulo Downtown Sarasota broached the posAlliance President Shelin sibility of appointPaul Thorpe, a Dising Snyder to serve trict 2 resident who the remainder of his has yet to file paperterm, set to expire work as a candidate. in May, rather than Zimmerman, who searching for a Dishopes to represent trict 3 commissioner.

District 3, is not shy Asked if he was willabout the fact that ing to finish his term, he also plans to run Snyder said he would for the open comif that was the will of mission seat next the commission. He spring. Zimmerman Zimmerman did little campaigning has spent the past to regain his seat and seven years covering Sarasota for various publica- put up no fight when a majority tions, most recently serving as of the commission indicated it the city editor for the Sarasota wasn’t interested.

In between, however, eight News Leader.

As he attempts to move from residents spoke about their one side of the commission varying displeasure with the table to the other, he said the proposed appointment.

Those citizens urged the vacancies should be looked at as an opportunity to work in a commission to stick with the qualified potential long-term approved process for filling the vacancies, which the commiscandidate.

“I think it would almost be a sion established July 21. Sevdisservice to be a caretaker, be- eral speakers said questions of cause there’s a bit of energy and impropriety would be created education wasted,” Zimmer- if the commission did not follow the procedure established man said.

Vald Svekis, a resident of the roughly six weeks earlier. OthCentral Park condominium, ers suggested the proposal was has served on the city’s Plan- politically motivated.

Many who spoke said they ning Board for the past four years. In his application, he lists were fine with Snyder submitissues he is interested in help- ting his own application to fill ing address, which include bet- the vacancy but wanted the city ter transportation options and to follow through with a thor-

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“This alternative proposal is not the transparent process that has been agreed to by all of you and understood by all of us,” said Laurel Park resident Kate Lowman.

The rest of the commission agreed, declining to deviate from the established process for filling the vacancies. Commissioner Suzanne Atwell said she was stunned by the proposal, adding that she agreed with every speaker at Tuesday’s meeting. She said the suggested appointment process seemed careless and that she valued the commission seat too highly to diverge from the procedure in place.

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Snyder was one of the least impassioned speakers on the topic. After a majority of the commission indicated a desire to stay the course, Snyder downplayed the controversial nature of the initial proposal.

He declined to comment following the meeting but indicated he would depart from the commission as scheduled.

“I was asked an honest question,” Snyder said. “I gave an honest answer. I clearly can count there’s not three votes here. That’s all that needed to be established.”

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“Every time I go away and I think I’m not going to come back, when I round the marina and see the bayfront, I feel like I’m home,” Su Byron says.

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WORDS Su Byron, the pixie-cut bohemian arts leader and freelance writer responsible for everyone else’s stories, says her own story isn’t worth telling. She’s wrong.

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Su Byron, the pixie-cut bohemian arts leader and freelance writer responsible for everyone else’s stories, says her own story isn’t worth telling. She’s wrong.

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ust as arts leader Su Byron says there are people far more deserving of their stories being told — she leaps into a colorful anecdote about herself that proves contrary.

When she was 19 years old, Byron moved to New York City to pursue life as a punk-poet by way of Lou Reed and Patti Smith. She lived in a $250-a-month rental in the East Village with no heat or hot water; its only amenity being a crazy lady who banged on the walls. She says she kept her hard-earned money in her plastic cowboy boots, and she used some of that money to buy a $35 fake Stratocaster guitar to lead her band, The Young Hemorrhage.

“I was a very bad,” she says, and then pauses to chuckle and revise her first thought, “no, I was an extremely bad guitar player.”

Back then, Byron couldn’t imagine what she’d become a few decades later.

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“We had 10 years of complete fun,” she says. “We were dedicated to it.”

An album cover for The Young Hemmorage features Su Byron in her prime as a young punk-poet.

Though she didn’t become the next Godmother of Rock (yet), she’s a capable arts leader, freelance writer/editor and self-proclaimed wannabe poet with a life chock-full of great stories.

Byron is responsible for the press and coverage of more than 10 arts organizations in town, from Artist Series Concerts to Art Center Sarasota. Before that, she supported the arts with the nowdefunct Sarasota Arts Review, an arts tabloid that, after 10 years, ended with a monthly circulation of more than 25,000.

Finding her beat

Byron was born a wanderer.

Until 1986 when she was 30 years old, she didn’t spend more than a few years living in a place.

She first came to Sarasota to live temporarily when she was 19. Her dying mother lived with Byron’s grandfather, who had a seasonal home here. Byron came to share her mother’s final days, and after she died, Byron moved to the East Village in Manhattan.

Byron and Marty Fugate at the launch of WHA? In 1989. It lasted for two editions before becoming “Sarasota Arts Review.” Their other employee, Nancy Oliver, is now an Academy Award-nominated playwright known for “Lars and the Real Girl” and “Six Feet Under.”

For six years, she dabbled in the punk scene doing readings that lasted till 5 a.m. She lived the starving artist’s life, back when it was still cheap enough to survive as an artist in a big city.

She always worked hard; it’s part of her character. Back then it was as a cook at a vegetarian restaurant. Semblances of that life are still apparent: She loves to cook and has an “almost vegetarian” diet, occasionally eating fish.

She moved to Paris to pursue a linguistics opportunity in an exchange program through Hunter College. Byron wound up staying for three years teaching English — a surprisingly lucrative job in France. She gives nods to those three years by occasionally addressing emails to “Ma Cherie.”

Romantic notions

Of course, there are plenty of off-the-record, exciting stories associated with each wandering step her Chuck Taylor sneakers took. Some, you wouldn’t believe.

Like how she ended up back on

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Fugate used to create graphics for Byron’s books of poetry. The duo would then Xerox copies. Byron sold the above editions for $2.50.

the Gulf Coast to work the midnight shift as a fact-checker at the St. Pete Times. And how at that job, she flew through the back windshield of a new reporter’s car; he had accidentally hit her when reversing.

“I didn’t even think to sue them,” Byron says. She’s not the suing type (even though it’d make for a great pun).

She still blames forgetful notions or moments when the right word can’t come to mind on the head injury. To recoup from the trauma, she moved into her grandfather’s old home in Sarasota. After she healed, she took a job writing obituaries for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. She never got to write exciting obits, she says, but occasionally they’d let her write for other beats, such as weather.

“I had imagined working my way up to executive editor, and I had very romantic notions about it,” she says.

She even wrote a screenplay about an obit writer sitting in

a newsroom imagining all the things she was going to do.

Art partners

Her next chapter and step toward becoming that executive editor started when she met Marty Fugate through a mutual friend.

Both writers, Byron and Fugate had a knack for all things literary — he with sci-fi and she with poetry. The best friend-writing duo started “WHA?” — a literary magazine — in 1989. More than 100 people attended its launch party at the Historic Crocker Church. By 1990, it changed its name to “Sarasota Arts Review.”

Both of them were immersed and saturated in the arts scene.

Both had a similar vision of what it could become. They saw the arts scene as having too much emphasis on what Byron calls “the h” — as in the aristocratically pronounced, blue-blooded “ah-rts.”

They hoped to take out the “h” and write about all arts — even the lowbrow blues-and-pub scene.

They closed the magazine because other news formats started catering to the arts. But she stayed close to the scene doing marketing and PR for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, then the Arts Council.

It’s appropriate that her office space today, where she operates Su Byron Enterprises, is within the Arts Alliance’s office space. The once punk-rock poet has finally settled somewhere, and she says it’s good to have a home.

She spends her daytime writing press releases for art venues such as Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art; editing Ringling College’s magazine, “Context”; writing articles for magazines; and doing other freelance writing.

It’s only during her evenings gorging on Netflix TV shows with her best friend and cohort for the past 25 years, Fugate, that she thinks about writing for herself again. She imagines writing scripts that can be shown on Sarasota stages; something new and different, something h-less.

And if the adage “write what you know” applies, her future words will be far from boring.

“I haven’t really stopped writing,” she says. But to get back to it, she says she needs a little cognac and space to fully submerge inside of it and lose herself.

“I’ll get back to it,” she says.

“Mark my words.”

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Taylor’s mission: to preserve and protect Heidi Taylor has seen the finest loading docks of museums in the country.

“I might not get to see the museums, but I get to see their loading docks,” she says. “The Getty has the best one. Houston’s is nice, too.”

As associate registrar of The Ringling Museum, Taylor helps preserve and protect the museum’s collection. This means traveling with the pieces on loan to and from their destinations.

Although pieces of the museum’s collection have traveled as far as Spain and Paris, Taylor isn’t too keen on flying. She has taken pieces to Seattle, Newport, R.I., Detroit and everywhere in between. She did travel internationally to take a portrait from the permanent collection of Cardinal Giovanni Salviati by Sebastiano Del Piombo to the National Gallery of Canada. It was a proud moment.

“I made them stamp my passport,” she says. “They said they don’t usually stamp U.S. passports.”

Taylor’s job also means she keeps visitors from climbing on The Ringling’s statues, which is ironic, because she used to climb on the statues as a little girl.

Taylor’s father, Mel Miller, was the first circus museum curator. There are photos of her as a 5-year-old sitting atop several of the 52 carousel animals. Her father promised her the first ride on the finished carousel, once the museum installed it.

But the museum sold the carousel pieces in 1986 to pay for the renovation of the circus museum. Her father died of cancer in 1981.

In 1990 she joined the museum staff as a gate attendant selling tickets. She liked watching new visitors walk out amazed — she still gets a kick out of that.

Since then, she’s climbed the ranks (not the statues) to the collections office,

Heidi Taylor, 5 years old, sits on top of a carousel animal.

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Heidi Taylor sits in The Ringling’s loading dock — one that is pretty great in comparison to those she’s seen. “I love it here,” Taylor says. “I’ll work here until I retire, and I’m not in it for the money. I love it. I just love it. It’s a beautiful place.” where she uncovers all “the secret little funny hidden treasures” of the museum, as she says.

Part of her job consists of tracking the collection and logging it in the database.

She catalogues new acquisitions to the collection, such circus artifacts from retired performers. She also assists with a yearly inventory, which always uncovers a few interesting pieces.

One inventory uncovered two Japanese phoenix panels behind the circus wagons in the Circus Museum. She imagines the wood carvers were probably interested in

them, tucked them in a corner with the intention of working on them but forgot they were there.

The museum’s conservator recently cleaned them up, and the two panels, believed to originally be from John Ringling’s estate, will be highlighted in the Asian Arts pavilion currently under construction.

Taylor gets to see a lot of the exhibitions before they’re on display. She’s been cataloging a donation of photographs by Builder Levy, who photographed the Civil Rights Movement in New York. An exhi-

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bition, called “Builder Levy: Appalachia USA,” is slated for the coming year.

She also helped install the furniture in the Cà d’Zan after the restoration (completed in 2002) and remembers they couldn’t get the carpet up the stairs and had to use a forklift to hoist it in through the balcony.

And in 2008 she was there when the Wisconsin railroad car was installed in the circus museum at 2 a.m. in the rain.

It was John and Mable Ringling’s luxury Pullman in which they traveled across the country.

“It looked like a massive 80-foot-long white pill because it was all shrinkwrapped,” she says with a laugh. She got to witness the restoration of the 1905 rail car to its former glory. It once had roofing tar covering the stained-glass windows and white paint covering the beautiful woodwork.

“You fall in love with the place,” she says. “It gets in your blood and you can’t help it.”

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Both to escape Edgar and to pursue Iris’s dreams of stardom, the sisters set out for California. The adventures that follow span across this country and the Atlantic and find the Actons reunited and forging, faking and fumbling their ways through new identities.

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Asian fusion blends the best of all worlds In Sarasota restaurants featuring Asian fusion abound. The term “fusion” designates a restaurant that offers dishes that combine Eastern and Western culinary methods and ingredients in a way that creates imaginative new dishes. So, for the chopsticks-challenged, there’s no need to be embarrassed for using a fork — you can go both ways. Here are a few places that do it particularly well.

You don’t hear the name Klauber and think Asian.

But, if you head into Tommy Klauber’s Longboat Key establishment, you’ll start to think otherwise. The place tagged as serving “fine coastal cuisine” doesn’t suggest it has a great Asian flair, but there are chopsticks at every place setting.

The menu features items such as a miso-glazed Chilean sea bass, and wok dishes such as the Palermo pad Thai

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that combines Italian fettuccine noodles and a Thai-influenced tamarind-peanut sauce.

There’s tuna tartar wonton tacos with fried wontons filled with sakimole, Klauber-style guacamole that fuses avocado and saki and topped with decadent ahi tuna. And there’s the Thai chicken pizza with vegetables and chicken you’d find in a traditional noodle dish atop a pizza with a sticky soy glaze.

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Kang Massaman with beef, $13.95 example of fusion that combines traditional Japanese sushi with Maine lobster (actually served in its shell) and is fried to appease the American palate.

You’ll also find traditional and authentic Thai dishes on the menu such as gra pow or som tum — recipes that stem from her grandmother’s cookbooks.

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The menu is French-leaning. You get the hanger steak, a lunch menu with tartines (French origin open-faced sandwiches), and most dishes served with pommes frites. The menu offers everything from a crispy sautéed mahi-mahi with asparagus, mashed potatoes and mango sauce to duck curry pizza and a Thai-inspired Mekong salad with tomatoes, onions and beef in a refreshing lime dressing.

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Traditionally speaking, Thailand has strong Indian and Chinese influences.

Drunken Poet Café owner Oy Punyahotra also lived in France. So, you’ll find things on the menu such as the Kang Massaman — a Thai interpretation of curry. But you’ll also find The Drunken Poet Café lobster rolls — a perfect

Marc Brediger (who happens to be Oy Punyahotra’s son) just opened his first culinary venture in the same location most recently occupied by Bella Nonna’s. Brediger is a character steeped in fusion: He grew up in Thailand and lived in France, which you can tell by his thick French accent. His background in the culinary world includes working as sushi chef for his mom. To develop the Asian fusion menu he offers, he employed a chef from

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Booker defeated crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

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Former Booker High running back Marlon Mack scored four touchdowns and tied a USF school record with 275 rushing yards to lead the Bulls to a 36-31 victory over Western Carolina Aug. 30.

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The Sarasota High volleyball team swept Lemon Bay 25-22, 25-18, 25-22 Aug. 28.

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The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 Aug. 27.

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The Sarasota Military Academy boys golf team shot 117 to defeat Palmetto and Booker Aug. 28.

“It sets the tone for the entire season,” Booker High coach Recharde Goodwyn says about his team’s win.

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Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer chose LSU over a variety of schools, including Florida State and Hawaii.

BEACH BOUND Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer recently verbally committed to play sand volleyball for LSU.

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ARASOTA — Ashley Allmer wanted no part of the recruiting process.

Sure, the Riverview High senior had aspirations of playing volleyball at the next level, but when it came to the stress and intimidation associated with calling college coaches, Allmer was less than impressed.

Allmer heard great things about the recruiting process, but it wasn’t until it was over that she finally realized its benefit.

Allmer’s hard work and dedication to reach out to college coaches recently paid off when she verbally committed to play sand volleyball for LSU. “I feel so much happier and stress-free now,” Allmer says. “I didn’t enjoy (the recruiting process). I’m happy it’s over and done with.”

Allmer chose LSU, which played its inaugural sand volleyball season this past spring, over Florida State, Hawaii, Mercer and Stetson, among others.

“I toured the school (over the summer) and loved it,” Allmer says of LSU. “Any school that I toured after that I just couldn’t compare it.”

Allmer spent a good portion of the recruiting process debating whether to play sand volleyball or indoor volleyball. After a stellar summer on the beach, Allmer decided to keep her feet in the sand.

Allmer began playing volleyball in seventh grade, but she didn’t play in her first sand volleyball tournament until three years ago. With the help of Riverview volleyball coach Joe Rohr, who also plays professional beach volleyball, Allmer gradually got better over time.

But it wasn’t until this past summer when Allmer won a series of beach volleyball tournaments, including the 18s division of the East Coast Beach All-Star Championships with Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant, who recently verbally committed to Florida

Atlantic University, that she decided to look into playing sand volleyball in college.

“I love being on the beach, and with sand volleyball you get to use all (facets) of volleyball: passing, setting and hitting,” says Allmer, who is a setter for the Lady Rams. “With sand it’s more your own skill, whereas with indoor it’s everyone.”

Allmer will spend the fall playing her final season for the Lady Rams before turning her attention back to the beach in preparation for her first season of collegiate volleyball.

“I’m looking forward to bonding with my teammates and having that team aspect of beach volleyball in college that I wouldn’t normally get playing beach here,” says Allmer, who will transition to a more defensive role in college. “I’m just hoping to grow as a person, mature and get stronger, both physically and mentally.”

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SARASOTA — It didn’t take long for Recharde Goodwyn to answer the one question on everyone’s mind.

Dripping with ice water, the first-year Booker High head coach stood grinning in the middle of the field and took it all in.

The look on his face said it all.

A season-opening victory against crosstown rival Sarasota for the first time since 2010 is cause for celebration in and of itself.

But, for Goodwyn, it was more than that. Last Friday’s 18-9 victory over the Sailors also marked his first win as a head coach.

Definitely a reason to smile.

“I’m just thankful to have the opportunity to coach a great group of kids,” Goodwyn says. “It was a great job. I’m proud of the guys. They came out and played hard.”

Goodwyn and the Tornadoes set the tone early when Jamal Benson found the end zone on a 23-yard carry to cap an 86-yard opening drive with 3 minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Benson scored again late in the second quarter, giving Booker a 12-0 halftime lead.

Goodwyn’s defense forced three turnovers and held Sarasota to one touchdown — a 4-yard carry by Justin Austin late in the third quarter. Austin, who rushed for 1,200 yards last season, was held to just 40 yards.

“We always say the only team that can beat Booker is Booker,” Goodwyn says. “It was a total team effort. We were playing against a really good running back, and they did a great job containing him.”

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Goodwyn peered up at the scoreboard one final time before spending the rest of the night celebrating with his players and coaches.

For Goodwyn, it was the perfect way to start the season.

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Riverview linebacker Zach Tatge: returned an interception 48 yards for a touchdown

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+ Sarasota Christian Volleyball The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 in its season opener Aug. 26.

Anikka Jensen finished with 12 kills, three blocks and one ace to lead the way for the Lady Blazers. Briana Eddy had six kills and two aces. Heidi Miller added eight kills. Kenzie Lantz finished with two blocks and one ace.

The Lady Blazers followed up their win with a second-place finish in the Southeast Tournament Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.

Sarasota Christian defeated Palmetto (25-7, 25-14), Southeast (25-9, 25-19), Palmetto Ridge (24-26, 25-14, 15-6) and First Baptist Naples (21-25, 25-12, 15-5). The Lady Blazers lone loss came against Hagerty (12-25, 28-26, 12-15).

Cheyenne Miller finished with 26 kills, eight aces and three blocks.

Miller added 30 kills and nine aces.

Jensen had 21 kills, seven aces and seven blocks. Lantz finished with 10 aces, three blocks and 63 assists.

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+ Lady Thunder volleyball opens the season with a win The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Gateway Charter Aug. 26.

Senior Natalie Buffett finished with 14 kills and five aces to lead the Lady Thunder in its 25-16, 25-15, 25-16 victory. Junior Charlotte Dixon added 25 assists and two aces. ODA finished with 12 aces on the night.

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The Thunder shot a combined 162 while the Seminoles didn’t post a team score due to only having three players.

Jon Eichenbaum shot 36 to lead the way for ODA. Nick Grano shot 40, followed by Francisco Marcano-Santo (44), Josh Silverman (48), John Vickery (54) and Marius Bschorer (55).

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Nico Schultz and Ravi Parent won the F16 division of the US Youth Sailing Championship to earn a berth in the ISAF Youth World Championship July 12 through July 19, in Tavira, Portugal. The two also are members of the United States Sailing Olympic Development Team.

Nick Hernandez and Zack Jordan placed second at the Club 420 North American Championship July 20 through July 24, in Brant Beach, N.J. The two also qualified for the US Sailing Youth Championships Aug. 11 through Aug. 14, in Detroit.

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Labor Day brings many people to Sarasota for a weekend spent on the water before summer ends, and for the last six decades, a few hundred have flocked to City Island for Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s annual Labor Day Regatta. The two-day competition is Sarasota’s longest-running sporting event and one of the largest in the country; it attracts clubs from all over the U.S. and Canada.

The first day of racing took place Saturday, at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, where more than 300 sailors and families gathered for a day of racing on Sarasota Bay. Ideal sailing conditions made the 68th annual regatta favorable for the racers, and the clear skies and a nice breeze provided great weather for those waiting on the shoreline, as well.

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Tim DeForest is a self-proclaimed comic book geek. His Hidden Lake Village condo houses roughly 400 comic books and action figures dating back to his childhood, including the first comic he ever owned.

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Over the years, DeForest has accumulated hundreds of comics. He says his love of the paperback publications is what makes him a geek.

“I think any time you really have a love and appreciation for something you’re kind of ‘geeking out,’” he says.

As Ringling College of Art and Design’s library circulation manager, DeForest works with literature of all genres every day, however, it’s the comic book section he loves the most. When he’s not managing the library, DeForest is traveling the world for his church or guest speaking in one of Ringling’s History of Illustration lectures.

He may not ever gain super powers like his favorite characters, however, one could say DeForest has superhero qualities. DeForest uses his resources to do good by traveling with his church to South Sudan, Turkey and Guadalajara.

“It’s not as dramatic as beating up Godzilla, but it is nice to think that I’ve been over there to help people,” says DeForest.

Although he loves the silver-age comics, such as “Superman” and Spider-Man,” he says seeing the characters and story lines transform over the years with new editions or motion-picture films is part of the adventure.

The endless possibility of comic book story lines is what DeForest loves the most about the genre. From World War II pilots battling prehistoric dinosaurs to Marvel’s greatest superheroes joining forces to create The Avengers, nothing is unfathomable.

“I have read them over the years about 40 to 50 times because I just love the stories; even as an adult I still think it’s just awesome,” he says.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 ‘Schmear and Schmooze’ — takes place at 11:15 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road. Temple Emanu-El Religious School is hosting a “Schmear and Schmooze” to welcome families and celebrate the first day of religious school. For more information, call 371-2788.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 Sarasota Newcomers Luncheon — takes place at 11 a.m. at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave. Meet new and old Sarasota residents at this luncheon that includes a presentation by Judy Achre from the League of Women Voters. Tickets are $24. For more information and to RSVP, email newcarina2013@comcast.net.

My Beautiful Lawn Series: Fertilization — takes place at 6 p.m. at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. “My Beautiful Lawn” is the latest lawn-care information series to guide homeowners through all the steps in creating a healthy Florida lawn. Learn about the importance of the right fertilizer and how over-application or misapplication can be harmful for the environment and your garden.

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‘Summer’s Last Hoorah’ marks the end of summer for chamber members 149617

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the end of summer with its annual “Summer's Last Hoorah” Aug. 26, at Hooters. Members enjoyed chicken wings and drinks while networking. The chamber will next host a Monday Mixer Sept. 8, at Painting with a Twist.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

real estate | transactions

By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in Bay Island sells for $2.4 million The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 11 and Aug. 15.

Christopher and Aimee Cogan, of Sarasota, sold their home at 707 Norsota Way to Crenshaw Properties FLA LLC for $2.4 million. Built in 1938, it has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,617 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2,295,000 in 2013.

and 2,534 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $275,000 in March.

Alinari Suk and Boduck Chang, of Bath, Mich., sold their Unit 415 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail to Marsha Anthony, trustee, of Virginia Beach, Va., for $410,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,323 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $599,000 in 2007.

SARASOTA

Savoy on Palm

Huntington Pointe

John and Elaine Kidd, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 301 condominium at 401 S. Palm Ave. to Charles and Heloisa Jennings, of Longboat Key, for $1.7 million.

Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,172 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,141,100 in 2006.

Cherokee Park

Scot and Sheri McArtor, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1686 North Drive to Carole Shainen and David Lewis, of Dallas, for $1.04 million. Built in 1957, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,574 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $975,000 in 2004.

Nathan and Madeline Zimmerman, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4168 Hearthstone Drive to Jerry and Valerie DeVos, of Sarasota, for $395,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,929 square feet of living area.

Landings South This home at 707 Norsota Way has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,617 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million. one half-bath and 2,534 square feet of living area. The second property, built in 2003, has one bedroom, one bath and 528 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $720,000 in 2010.

Sarasota Bay Club

Bay View Heights

John and Jennifer Compton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2619 Mulberry Terrace to Allison Kline, of Sarasota, for $750,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 2,854 square feet of living area.

Poinsettia Park

Stephen and Wendy LaHood, of Osprey, sold two properties at 1910 Webber St. to James and Tiffany Perry, of Sarasota, for $725,000. The first property, built in 2003, has three bedrooms, two baths,

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 510 condominium at 1301 N. Tamiami Trail to Vincent and Ana Ferrara, of Sarasota, for $600,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,186 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $392,500 in 2007.

Rivo at Ringling

Simon and Inna Udall sold their Unit 601 condominium at 1771 Ringling Blvd. to Timothy and Catherine Fenton, of Skillman, N.J., for $575,000. Built in 2006, it

has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,895 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $330,500 in 2009.

Palm Place

Patricia Lynch-Pepin, of Narragansett, R.I., sold her Unit 605 condominium at 755 S. Palm Ave. to James and Lindsey Zink, of Sarasota, for $560,000. Built in 1983, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,421 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $346,000 in 2003.

Bayview Acres

Lyons Investment Properties LLC sold the home at 1717 Baywood Way to Jennifer and James Dawes, of Sarasota, for $429,900. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath, a pool

Berta Walker, of Provincetown, Mass., sold her Unit 3 condominium at 5261 Landings Blvd. to Sarasota Residence LLC for $330,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,336 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $445,000 in 2005.

Janet Cirksena, of Sarasota, sold her Unit 103 condominium at 1627 Starling Drive to Tana Kroll, of Sarasota, for $235,000. Built in 1987, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,588 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $171,000 in 2013.

Gulf Gate Woods

Donald Lichter, trustee, sold the home at 7525 Mariana Drive to Greg and Barbara Boic, of Sarasota, for $318,000. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,821 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,000 in May. Robert Rebhan, of Nokomis, sold the

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3603 N Point Rd # 801 #A3938726 $1,395,000 Barbara McDonald

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12439 Prather Ave #D5790615 $1,200,000 Mercedes Skidmore

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461 Yacht Harbor Dr #A3998538 $875,000 Carolyn Kenney

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-223-7111

1918 Irving St #A3989181 $799,000 Susan Mcleod

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-928-4445

1447 Tangier Way #A4103217 $4,750,000 Karen Cash Greco

8858 Bloomfield Blvd #A3993622 $789,900 Drew Russell

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-993-3739

5030 Sandy Beach Ave #A3986954 $679,000 Karen Chandler

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-544-4919

19 Whispering Sands Dr # 205 #A3996936 $649,000 Brian Loebker

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-735-4393

1742 Peregrine Point Dr #A3998122 $599,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-4873

2301 Bern Creek Loop #A3993938 $595,000 Susan Matteoli PA

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-504-6927

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-356-1335

1884 Hibiscus Street #A4103724 $535,000 Mary Collier

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8767 Midnight Pass Rd # 405 #A3997394 $439,000 Marlene Marshall

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-539-8850

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-232-2868

408 Wellington Court #N5900360 $429,000 Nancy Richardson

Venice 941-485-5421 941-223-9771

5806 Benevento Drive #A4103639 $394,500 Marlene & George Marshall

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-539-8850

2270 Desoto Road #A4103209 $349,000 Judy Nimz

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-374-0196

1300 Midnight Cove II Pl # 733 #A3994451 $335,000 Daria Spina

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-650-7207

733 Carnoustie Ter # 17 #N5784688 $329,900 Cindy Dillander

Venice 941-493-2500 941-716-3203

2190 Magnolia St #A3999245 $299,900 Peggy Wellman & Robert Moffatt

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-374-0811

2050 Wasatch Drive #A4103668 $299,900 Phyllis Garfinkel

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-302-6400

6123 Ravenwood Drive #A4101729 $299,000 Tracy Deramo

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued for the week of Aug. 18 through Aug. 22, in order of dollar amounts.

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key 941.350.5022

Sylvia Zimmerman attributes her reputation as one of Southwest Florida’s most outstanding real estate agents to her extensive business background, as well as her intense focus on customer service.

A longtime Sarasota-area resident, Sylvia builds enduring client relationships, possesses a profound facility for bringing buyers and sellers together and offers an intricate knowledge of the many unique communities that beckon newcomers to both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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.

With her years of experience in real estate sales, no one knows the area better!

CITY OF SARASOTA Address

Permit

Applicant

1233 N. Gulfstream Ave. 1762 South Drive 258 Golden Gate Point 1390 Harbor Drive 1452 Hillview Drive 888 Blvd. of the Arts 1440 Flower Drive 850 S. Tamiami Trail 3423 La Palmoa Ave. 401 S. Palm Ave.

Alterations Remodel Remodel Alterations Alterations Alterations Mechanical Remodel Dock Alterations

Erik Lindqvist John Hall Jr. Jeffrey Hemphill Julie Pilgrim Mark Standish Staurt Levine Michael Clarke David Knaggs Michael Shroder John Kidd

Amount $500,000 $80,746 $55,000 $50,000 $47,500 $32,000 $21,829 $18,500 $14,696 $10,000

SARASOTA COUNTY

Please visit my website: www.sylviasellssarasota.com

Address

Permit

Applicant

Amount

460 Beach Road 5300 Ocean Blvd.

5880 Midnight Pass Road 7120 Point of Rocks Circle 3214 Casey Key Road 529 Eagle Watch Lane 1427 Pine Bay Drive 718 S. Casey Key Road 9024 Midnight Pass Road

Alterations Remodel Remodel Remodel Doors Re-roof Remodel Shutters Alterations

Gary Leng Ralph Basile Michael Rudolph Peter Shein Sandra Webber Francis Jones Robert Crisci Charles Snyder Donald Lester

$95,000 $95,000 $90,000 $55,000 $43,628 $41,428 $39,000 $38,000 $37,900

5569 Cape Leyte Drive

Doors/Windows

Steven Hagan

$34,000

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

Sandra Moser, of Sarasota, sold the home at 2123 Alvarado Lane to Mario Al-

11625 Garessio Lane #A4103778 $3,500 Lisa Gullick

602 S Casey Key Rd #M5843957 $7,500,000 Dani Pearson

3282 Sunset Key Cir # 102 #C7056201 $250,000 Jennifer Calenda

4546 Forest Wood Trail #A4101442 $229,000 Michael James

Sarasota 941-552-4200 941-321-6973

4120 Hearthstone Drive #A4100395 $2,500 Lisa Shope

8900 Fishermans Bay 200+ ft. of Open Bay View MLS# A3992099 $1,850,000

7122 Whitemarsh Circle MLS# A3974411 $475,500

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Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-724-4034

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Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-313-0463

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6190 Nicole Ct #A3999439 $235,000 Juliana Brando Perez

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-587-6185

MLS# A3938017 $2,495,000

3228 Wood Thrush Dr # 121 #C7051573 $249,900 Julie Mavraganes

7775 Pine Trace Drive #A4103146 $210,000 Michael Bruno

Punta Gorda 941-639-0000 941-763-0106

163 Siesta Dr #A3989575 $2,875,000 Karen Chandler

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-544-4919

3955 Roberts Point Road #A4102967 $2,490,000 Mark McCann

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-685-7624

1708 Flower Dr #A3968714 $2,399,999 Linda Driggs

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-374-2920

1754 Sandalwood Dr #A3993343 $2,249,000 Kelly Quigley & Linda Dickinson

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

1624 Casey Key Rd #A3972661 $1,750,000 Denise Mattmuller & Linda Driggs

Casey Key 941-951-6660 941-232-8055

76 S Washington Drive #A4100047 $1,499,000 Maureen Horn

Sarasota 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

580 N Macewen Dr #A3961414 $1,290,000 Betty Mullinnix & Steve Abbe

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-928-3441

4660 Ocean Boulevard #K1 #A4101919 $699,900 Kristina Rain

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-320-2639

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-320-3229

Sarasota 941-552-4200 941-320-8022

1028 Hope Street #N5900078 Robin Sullivan

Venice $1,300 941-552-4200

Nokomis/North Venice 941-907-9595 941-725-2112

Mid Longboat 383.5502 • South Longboat 383.7591 • St. Armands 388.4447 • Main Street 951.6660 Palmer Ranch 966.8000 • Siesta Key 349.3444 • Venice 485.5421 • Englewood 473.7750

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River Forest

buerne, of Sarasota, for $295,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,550 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $88,000 in 1993.

8263 Archers Court

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home at 2970 Captiva Drive to John Schoenborn, of Sarasota, for $290,000.

Built in 1983, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,409 square feet of living area.

9393 Midnight Pass Road #A4103494 $299,000 Joseph Brown

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TEMPERATURES

Record Temperatures High

Low

High

Low

Wednesday, Aug. 27

95

74

97 (1923)

65 (1930)

Thursday, Aug. 28

96

75

98 (1938)

65 (1984)

Friday, Aug. 29

91

76

98 (1938)

68 (1960)

Saturday, Aug. 30

97

75

97 (2014)

64 (1930)

Sunday, Aug. 31

96

73

97 (1970)

65 (1927)

Monday, Sept. 1

96

77

96 (2014)

63 (1927)

Tuesday, Sept. 2

94

79

95 (19862)

63 (1960)

AVERAGE GULF WATER TEMPERATURE: 87 RAINFALL 0.00

Thursday, Aug. 28

0.01

Friday, Aug. 29

0.03

Saturday, Aug. 30

0.98

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0.08

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7:12a

7:45p

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0.75

Monday, Sept. 8

7:13a

7:44p

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32.31 in. 38.69 in.

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46 Big quiz 47 Regular lunar event 51 Sought greener pastures 53 Makes orderly 55 Contemptuous laugh 56 A single time 57 Snooker term 60 South Pacific island 61 Effortlessness 62 “Psych” finish 64 Whit or bit 67 Professorial talks 69 Water balloon impact sound 71 Belmont Park attraction 74 Spot for a spat

75 Magic charm 77 Search, in a child’s game 78 Displease Santa, in a way 79 Russian range or river 80 Hoppy brews 82 Sauce for nachos 85 Dees’ predecessors 88 Miles-gallon filler 89 Possessing knowledge of spiritual things 92 Playing with a full deck 94 Guarantees 96 Iran-Armenia border river 98 Tannery employee 99 Reason for sudden death 100 Eggy quaff 101 Branch of physics 103 Sounded nostalgic 105 Type of call 109 One way to the airport 110 Plato’s portico 111 Like fresh matches 112 Remove the stitches from 114 Cheek glistener 116 Do some gentle arm-twisting 120 Strychnine, e.g.

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87 Place in a 14 “Do re mi fa ___ ...” tournament 15 39.37 inches, to a 89 Isle of Capri Brit attraction 16 Double-curved 90 Up in arms moldings 91 Native wine grapes 17 They cross here 93 Group of three 21 Like a fence’s goods 95 Like most green 23 Relating to a topic tomatoes of discourse 97 Sides of a cube 25 Domed homes 101 High councils 29 Imperial decree 102 Large lemonlike 32 “General Hospital” fruit regular Sofer 104 Pampas cowboy 34 Create some 105 Use bad language drama?

106 Great place to walk 36 Funny in a twisted 107 The “U” in UHF way 108 Girl in an Everly 37 Part of a rep’s spiel Brothers hit 38 Norse war god 110 A lumberjack, at 39 Many repel fleas times 40 Extinct bird 113 Peeved state 41 Act like Brutus 115 Flamboyant Dame 45 Fingers count 117 Perlman of TV 47 Wild rumble 118 Emeralds and 48 Items on some pearls necklaces 119 Formerly, in olden 49 Gallery stand days 50 The group right 121 Mischievous here individual 52 Sell to consumers 123 “How was ___ 54 Skin-soothing know?” powder 124 Computer key 58 Conifer

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Cleaning

30” GE Profile stainless steel gas cooktop.

Excellent condition. $199. 941-923-6576.

9/4-9/6: 8A.M.-5P.M., 4424 101st. St. W., Cortez 34210. Antiques, tools, household items, recliner, fishing. 808-631-8100.

SIESTA KEY. Fall is here. Rates are falling.

Starting at $500 for 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units.

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

COFFEE TABLE, 60”x30”. heavy oval glass top, antique wicker base. $150. 941-587-8271.

COMPASS: BRUNTON. Surveyor’s type with bracket, unipod and case, like new, $150.

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HOPE CHEST: cedar lined, 48"Lx18"Wx22"H. Must see. $75 obo. 941-371-3513.

Microwave 1100 Watt $50. Mooring cover, 2009 Sea Ray Sundeck $100. 941-346-2809.

PET TAXI Cat Carrier, $25. G.E. Juicer, (from Walmart), $45. Sunbeam digital scale, $20.

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SEWING MACHINE: Sears Kenmore 150 computerized w/attachments and cabinet. Perfect ! $75.

OBO. 941-925-0925.

Dual

Core,

Large collection of paintings, oriental furniture, oriental rugs, costume jewelry, china, glassware, art books, decorative accessories & other good collectables.

See pictures & more details: www.estatesales.net.

Sale by Julie McClure

LIDO KEY−$1800 month & Pet Friendly Clean and Furnished 1BR/1BA Pelican Gardens condo 1.5 blocks from Lido Beach.

Avail. Sept 22−Dec 12, 2014. Cunningham Property Mgmt. Corp. Lic. Real Estate Broker (941) 383−3117 www.floridarent.com

G.E. PROFILE Refrigerator: stainless steel, 5x5, like new. $850 o/b/o. 941-580-3464.

Autos For Sale

Merchandise Wanted Pools/Spas HOT TUBS - Slim Spas - Fiberglass Pools.

Local manufacturer offering to sell directly to the public at wholesale pricing. 941-462-0633.

Religion

Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 2008 Mazda CX-7, 79/K miles, new tires, great back to school car, $10988 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, leather, $11988 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier, runroof, new tires, full leather, all the options, 56K/miles, $13988 2006 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid, like new cond. $13988 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Dura-Max/Allison, like new, $13988 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited, like new cond., Michelins, sunroof, $9988 2005 Toyota Tundra Pickup, 1 owner, Florida vehicle, only 46K/miles, man. trans. $11,988 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD, Florida car, $12988 2003 GMC Yukon, extra clean, $7988 2005 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, Man. Trans, 76K miles $9988 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 65K miles, $6988 2008 Dodge Dakota ST X-Cab, Man. Trans., 50K/miles, $10988 2003 Buick Century Custom, like new, leather, $4588 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 1 owner, $9988 2004 Honda CR-V EX, like new, $9988 2008 GMC Envoy Denali, AWD, like new, $13988 2006 Honda Accord, manuel trans., $9988 HAWLEY MOTORS OVER 32 YEARS IN BUSINESS SARASOTA’S OLDEST DEALERSHIP Financing Available CARS WANTED - WE BUY CARS!

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

Flooring

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

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

DISTRESSED SHORT SALE. $499,000. Grand 3BR/3BA. Pool/spa. Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

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Type of accommodation subject to availability.

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

FOR RESERVATIONS,

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

Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

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

941-323-5074.

RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior.

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30+/years experience. References available.

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

Professional Services VALUE APPRAISALS Francine DiFilippo, AiS/V AiSociety Accredited Value Appraiser

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

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

ESTATE AUCTION ART & ANTIQUES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH @ 1PM Inspection Sunday Day of Sale 11am-1pm The sale will be held at our Auction Gallery located on the Southwest corner of 301N & University Parkway.

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

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

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Furnishings

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER - by D’Clutterize.

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email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

Please mention code “PEL” when making your reservation.

BASE,

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2BR/2BA GAINESVILLE, Florida GORGEOUS! Perfect for UF students/professor & family.

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

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GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES

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

T.S. CLEANING & Services. Family business relocated from MA seeking resid. & com. cleaning costumers. Excellent ref. 941 726−9558

FULL KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured.

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

Appliances

SIDE TABLE: GLASS TOP/BRASS 21Hx30Lx24W, $65. (941) 377−1762.

2BD/2BA SIESTA KEY: $2200 P/M Annual VIEWS Bay to the East /Turtle Bch to the West!

Top Flr, Corner PH, tile, granite, W/D, furnished or not, steps to bch & restaurants, 2 pools, spa, tennis, gym, sauna. Call Ingrid, (941 539−6233.

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COMPUTER DELL 2.8GHz refurbished, $160. (941)756−6728.

ESTATE SALE Friday, Sept. 5th - 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 6th - 8:45 AM -12:00 PM 635 Golden Gate Point Please Park Only in Public Parking Places.

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Call 941-907-8141.

LONGBOAT KEY−FAIRWAY BAY Townhouse available Oct. 2014−Jan. 2015. Two master bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 month min. No pets.

Beautifully furnished. Pool, tennis, exercise room, private beach access. $3,200. Call (303) 440−7009.

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etsy B de MANIO

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Stephanie Church Stephanie Church 941.724.5448 941.724.5448

A Discover picturesque waterfront settingbeautifully at Harbor Acres an exclusive waterfront lifestyle, poised on Siesta creates the forfront thiscommunity luxurious five-bedroom Key within thebackdrop only gated Gulf in Sarasota.

This oversized lot rests betweenformal the Gulfand of Mexico and tranquil Heron Lagoon home, where casual spaces create a tranquil with 89 of water frontage.

SanderlingaClub residents enjoy West offeet Trail retreat.

ForThe boater’s, private dock with deeded access, private cabanas hugging the shores of the Gulf, a two liftsbeach provides your gateway to Sarasota Bay 15 slip bayside marina, three tennis courts and a vibrant social calendar. and the Gulf of Mexico.

MLS# A3986618 $2,000,000

MLS#A4104379 $2,500,000

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7815 Crest Hammock Way, Sarasota 1425 Westway Road, Sarasota Offering a Westway tranquil preserve setting and all the perfect Positioned on Drive, arguably the most prestigious address in spaces forexpansive family level living, youlot will delight in coming home Sarasota, this grassed features an impressive 96 feet of water with sweeping views over the of Hammocks, Mexico and New to this frontage, three-bedroom residence atGulf The Pass.

In addition to the community new seawall, a boat dock is already permitted and a premier gated in Sarasota, embellished can winding be customized to meet your watercraft needs, while private deeded by nature trails and a picturesque children’s beach access invites you to relax on the pristine sands of Lido Beach. playground.

MLS# A3993117 $2,800,000

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Judie has represented me in Siesta Key transactions. In my opinion, a real estate professional’s experience: unsurpassed 8254 Roseburn Court – $1,999,000

5348 Shadow Lawn Drive – $995,000

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5310 Hidden Harbor Road – $749,000

First time on the market. An incredible home built 2006 on a lake front estate lot in a gated golf course community. 5beds/5baths, office, pool, 3+ car garage.

Fabulous Siesta Key home with wide views of the Grand Canal.

Volume ceilings, gourmet kitchen. 3beds/3baths/den/2 car garage, boat lift.

Siesta Key home on private street. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, remodeled kitchen, heated spa, 4beds/2baths, 2 car garage.

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2267 Jessie Harbor Drive #2103 – $279,900 Serene water views. Spacious 1st floor villa in gated community, pool, tennis, boat docks, fishing pier. Pet friendly! 2 beds/2 baths, 1 car garage

1315-B Siesta Bayside Drive – $600,000

5353 Cape Leyte Drive – $1,070,000

Deeded beach access-Siesta Key beach, 2beds/2baths condo, beautifully renovated, relaxed “beachy” décor, weekly rentals.

Top producer on SieSTa Key - premier SoTheby’S inTernaTional realTy a leader in SaraSoTa reSidenTial SaleS VoTed SaraSoTa magazine’S FiVe STar agenT “beST in clienT SaTiSFacTion” 8 yearS in a row Specializing in luxury marKeTing and negoTiaTion diScreeT conSulTaTionS

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

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

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Top Listing Associate in Units and Volume

Betsy deManio 941.914.5540

Top Sales Associate in Units and Volume The closest property to the beach currently on the market on Siesta Key. just steps to the cool white quartz sands of Siesta Beach and less than 50 feet to the Mexico. The Northernmost beachfront parcel on Beach Road with no buildings next to it for panoramic views. Beautiful 4 level contemporary modern art deco style townhome/home with elevator. Each of the three levels in the main living areas boast a 35 foot balcony to relax with your favorite libation and watch the sun set over the Gulf. $5,495,000 MLS#A3989404

Lois Seropian 941.356.4195

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KEY WEST STYLE ON GRAND CANAL

3BR/2BA built in 2005 with outdoor Tiki Bar & pool/spa. Huge lower level bonus area, pool shower and a 4 car garage for all your toys. Open floor plan; gourmet kitchen w/huge pantry; large rooms; elevator, wood burning fireplace; vaulted ceilings; walk-in closets; beautiful master suite. A must-see o Palm Island. $1,675,000 MLS#A3990080

Lois Seropian 941.356.4195

DEEDED BEACH ACCESS

Only 45 steps to the BEACH!!! Large rooms and volume ceilings. Extensive wrap around decks. The top floor elevation of 16.28 ft allows for very reasonable insurance premiums. Close to local dining, marina, & Turtle Beach Park. This home is a must see. Check out your private beach access!!! $794,900 MLS#A3986065

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4BR/4BA on Palm Island. New kitchen, master bedroom & bathroom. New boat lift on Grand Canal. Heated pool and spa, private Waterfront Tiki Bar. Lovely tropical view across the canal.

Huge bonus area on lower level. A short walk to World Famous Siesta Beach & Siesta Village. $915,000 MLS#A3979580

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MCCLELLAN PARK BAYVIEW ISLAND Private island-style paradise in historically significant McClellan Park, just two miles south of downtown Sarasota. Boasting stunning views, this impeccably restored and updated home has pool, tennis court, boat dock and guest house. $8,995,000

$13,800,000

This grand estate is set on two waterfront lots offering dramatic views of the Bay, Bridge and Downtown Sarasota from most rooms.

LIDO SHORES

$3,150,000

Exquisite gated bayfront residence with 4 en-suite bedrooms Wonderful boating, enormous views and 3-car garage

PRIVATEER NORTH

$775,000

Tenth Floor corner residence with views of the Gulf beach from every room, Spacious and bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club

CHEROKEE PARK – SARASOTA

$7,899,000

Gated bayfront estate on over one acre. More than 8,700 sq. ft. of perfected living space, four-car garage and boat house.

DREAM ISLAND - LONGBOAT KEY $5,499,000 Custom estate home on fabulous, protected boating water. Six bedrooms, private casita, heated pool and spa, five-car garage and all of the finest finishes.

HUDSON CROSSING – SARASOTA $1,629,000

LONGBOAT KEY – L’AMBIANCE

$1,625,000

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BEACHPLACE – LONGBOAT KEY

$599,000

Exquisitely finished and furnished three bedroom residence with two-car garage, boat dock, cabana and tranquil water views.

$699,999

Peaceful location on perfect boating water. 60 foot dock with 10,000 lb. lift. Large, open floorplan. Deeded beach access

Enjoy stunning views of both the Gulf Beach and Sarasota Bay from this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath 5th floor condo with two parking spaces.

Light, bright and furnished Beachplace residence with views of the Gulf. Beautifully updated.

The Plaza at Five Points | 50 Central Avenue | Suite 110 | Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.308.6554 Cheryl.Loeffler@sothebysrealty.com | CherylLoeffler.com Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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