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Rosemary District faces new homeless challenge

Fed up with problems caused by a growing shift in the homeless population, businesses ask the city for help in their neighborhood.

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Vengroff looks to fill need for housing Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff takes action to address the lack of transitional housing for the area’s homeless.

+ A climb for heroes Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11. The event began with the Honor Guard presenting the colors on the east lawn, followed by a welcome from FOOLS Vice President Chris Kelly. Retired FDNY firefighter Garrett Lindgren spoke before the stair climb to honor the heroes began. Firefighters, families and the residents of Plymouth Harbor enjoyed a picnic following the climb.

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Blue Rooster co-owner Bill Cornelius worries about how businesses in the Rosemary District are being affected by problems associated with an influx of homeless individuals in the area.

Sarasota officials may be playing a game of whack-amole: They attempt to eliminate problems stemming from the area’s homeless population in one area, only to see those issues arise in another part of the city.

The Rosemary District is the newest source of complaints.

Businesses say the number of homeless people in the area has increased noticeably in the past few months. The population boom comes on the heels of increased police patrols throughout the downtown area after businesses and residents spoke up about problems attributed to the homeless population.

What’s worse than the increased numbers, Rosemary District businesses say, is the character of the new crop of people differs significantly from the homeless who have traditionally inhabited the area. In the past, some Rosemary businesses have prided themselves on the ability to coexist with the transient presence in the neighborhood — a stark contrast

Rosemary District residents have attributed a slew of issues to the appearance of new homeless encampments along Kumquat Court. from the Main Street businesses they felt received more attention from the city.

Now, people in the Rosemary District are asking the city to grant them that same attention.

“It’s a difficult problem,” said Bill Cornelius, the co-owner of the Blue Rooster. “We just want the laws enforced in our neighborhood the same way they’re enforced on Main Street.”

Cornelius, who also owns the buildings that house Station

400 and Darwin’s on Fourth, was one of five Rosemary District business owners, employees and residents to appear before the City Commission Sept.

2. During that meeting, they spoke of the rapidly changing character of the neighborhood and the effects it was having on their businesses and personal lives.

“I’m from Detroit,” Cornelius

After reversing his decision to leave the country for Belize, Sarasota businessman Harvey Vengroff has become one of the city’s leading advocates for more affordable housing.

Vengroff recently purchased the 117unit Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million.

The purchase came from a conversation with local serVengroff vice providers such as the Salvation Army and Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Those groups voiced concerns about the need for affordable family housing in the region that helps people transition off the street into a more stable lifestyle.

Vengroff’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in: If there was a need for transitional homeless housing, he could fill it. He chose Sarasota’s North Trail as the site for his plan, purchasing one of the area’s many motels and converting the rooms into studio apartments. The scale and the location of the project will allow him to keep the rent low — $575 each month, he said.

Local homeless service providers have spoken about the difficulties the Sarasota housing climate poses. The leaders of Jewish

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decision to leave — and attributing the move to the homeless issues.

“If I could change the situation outsaid. “I’ve been to the worst parts of Detroit, and honest, I’ve never been afraid side, I would stay for as long as my career lasts,” wrote Lauren Wood, who moved for my life until the last month.”

One of the most significant areas of her massage studio, Massage Market, homeless growth has been Kumquat from the Rosemary District over Labor Court, which runs just east of Cornelius’ Day weekend.

Michele Holmes, who owns Bodies in properties. Until recently, Cornelius said, the homeless population has been older Motion Massage, also made the decision and respectful of their neighbors in the to move her business away from its Cenarea. Now, there are more faces he doesn’t tral Avenue location. She wrote she and recognize — a younger crowd, which her customers no longer felt safe in the Cornelius guesses is coming from out of area, and that she doubted the city would take any action. town.

“I wish the city would He says he’s been yelled take our plight more at and taunted, that fights have broken out in the “I’m from Detroit. I’ve seriously and act more aggressively about the area. He’s found human been to the worst parts problem,” Holmes wrote. feces in his parking lot, and has had to stop peoof Detroit, and honest, “I feel something really may have to happen ple from using the water I’ve never been afraid bad before change will occur, spigots on his property to bathe. A chef at one of for my life until the last and quite frankly, I don’t that something to the restaurants, meeting month.” — Bill Cornelius, want happen to me or my clia reporter for an interco-owner, Blue Rooster ents.” view, felt uncomfortable Sheintal said the lack venturing outside of the of attention from the city building at 3 p.m.

Bill’s wife, Ellen, said the police have was a leading factor in contributing to the been called on a regular basis, but the concern in the neighborhood.

“They were able to make it through the problem persists.

“They’re doing as good a job as they recession, when most of the other busican do,” Ellen Cornelius said. “Something nesses along Central Avenue were closing up, but they have not been able to make it more has got to be done.”

John Sheintal is the owner of the Rose- through the current problem we are havmary Court complex on Central Avenue. ing,” Sheintal said. “It is frustrating when Located less than a block from the Sal- my tenants look to me to solve the probvation Army, the area has been the most lems we’re having, and I am helpless to notable spot for congregations of home- solve the problems.” less people in the neighborhood for some time. There, too, the situation is getting Moving target Bill Cornelius said Sarasota Police Deworse, he said.

Recently, Sheintal has lost three ten- partment Chief Bernadette DiPino met ants who have housed their business in with Rosemary businesses about a week the Rosemary District for nearly a decade ago, and assured them the area would get each. At the commission meeting, he read more police attention going forward.

SPD has run overtime details in other from two separate messages from tenants, regretfully informing him of their areas, at Five Points Park, Pineapple Park

and along Main Street, where large homeless populations led to complaints, and the population has eventually shifted elsewhere following the increased scrutiny. Cornelius believes the Rosemary District might be the unintended victim of those patrols.

“I drive by (Main Street) on my way home every night,” Cornelius said. “I notice that there are hardly any homeless people on the street. I don’t know if that’s a coincidence or not.”

Cornelius was glad to hear about the prospect of additional police presence but acknowledged the problem was likely to be rerouted to a new area. He said he was hopeful for longer-term solutions; he likes the city’s “Homeward Bound” program, which provides transportation to homeless people who have a family member in another city willing to take them in.

Until a more comprehensive fix is identified, however, the short-term issues may continue to persist. WSLR Station Manager Arlene Sweeting, who works on Kumquat Court, echoed the concerns of other businesses in the area, but said the conversation needs to shift before the underlying issues can be addressed.

“I don’t like when I see it becoming an us vs. them issue,” Sweeting said. “I don’t see them as at fault. I see it as a situation where we need to be advocates for them, as people who live in the community who need shelter.”

Cornelius said he recently overheard an officer suggest a homeless person relocate from Kumquat Court to a different camp near Ninth Street and Central Avenue — near Rosemary Court, Sheintal’s property.

“I feel for individuals like that, who are being basically run out of business by city officials making that a homeless zone — a come-as-you-are homeless shelter,” Cornelius said. “That’s just the facts. It just doesn’t seem fair to people who live in that area. They pay just as much taxes as everyone else.”

THAT’S THE TICKET At the Sept. 2 City Commission meeting, the commission did take some action that was well received by the Rosemary District businesses in attendance.

Commissioners unanimously voted to commit $1,000 to a fund for oneway tickets out of Sarasota for interested individuals who are homeless.

City officials are quick to point out that they are not simply shipping the problem out of town. It is touted as a family reunification program, and only people who have family or a reliable friend to receive them at their destination will qualify to have their transportation subsidized.

The city is working with the Salvation Army and Resurrection House to identify individuals who would qualify for the program. The groups were able to assist in the reunification of 11 homeless individuals in the past three months, and city officials say they’re optimistic more people will be helped going forward.

A leading reason for that optimism is the positive reaction the city has gotten from residents.

“An encouraging aspect of the Homeward Bound program is the initial community response,” City Manager Tom Barwin wrote in an email Friday. “Immediately following the City Commission meeting, a resident sitting in the audience offered a $1,000 donation, and we received a $100 check yesterday.”

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by Jessica Salmond | Staff Writer

Legacy Trail street crossing remains source of confusion Since the Legacy Trail opened in 2008, the signage at its crossing with Central Sarasota Parkway has befuddled motorists and trail users alike.

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Short-term Siesta rental violations on the rise Long after season faded, private homes are still being rented against code.

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Some drivers speed through the intersection of Central Sarasota Parkway and Legacy Trail while others slow to check for oncoming bicyclists and pedestrians.

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In May 2012, Garry Wharton was stalled. The idea of installing a light driving down Central Sarasota Park- Sarasota at this intersection has been sugway when he saw a bicyclist ap- Square gested before, but other Palmer 75 proaching the street’s intersection Mall Ranch groups were against it in with the Legacy Trail. The driver the past. At the time, many comin front of him slammed on his munity members were concerned brakes, but the driver behind Wharthat adding additional traffic lights ton wasn’t paying attention — and to Central Sarasota Parkway would CENTRA L SARASOTA PKWY. crashed into the back of his car. increase congestion.

Crossing The accident was the result of the “We don’t want to go from one misunderstanding of the rules of the problem to another,” Wharton said, 41 road at the trail’s intersection with but added he hasn’t witnessed a Central Sarasota Parkway: Who has traffic backup at the traffic light at MCIN T O the right of way? The trail users are the trail crossing at Laurel Road. warned with a sign that cross traffic When he asked his board about does not stop, but motorists see the N getting a traffic light, he received its “Bike X-ing” paint and caution sigfull support, he said.

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A trail-user bridge is in the works “The bikers are seeing one thing; for the intersection of Laurel Road have the right of way. the motorists are seeing another thing,” However, drivers see the “Bike X-ing” and the Legacy Trail, so the association said Wharton, president elect of the markings and caution sign and believe asked if the traffic light there could be Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners trail users have the right of way. The moved to Central Sarasota Parkway.

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Commissioner Nora Patterson premixed-message resulted in Wharton’s When the trail opened in 2008, it fender-bender. sented the association’s request during was marked with a beacon that After it received complaints the Aug. 26 commission meeting. Comflashed yellow when a trail about the intersection dur- missioners said the project at Laurel user activated it. Motorists ing a board meeting, mem- Road would not be completed for several were confused, though, bers of the Palmer Ranch years, so they would have to find a temas to whether they Master Property Own- porary solution. were supposed to slow Patterson suggested stop signs with ers Association apdown and proceed proached their county red lights that flash when trail users actiwith caution or stop commissioner, Nora vate them. These kinds of signs are used because the light was Patterson, this sum- at crosswalks on Beach Road on Siesta not red. mer to reconsider how Key. Patterson thought these signs preIn 2012, at the reto mark the trail cross- sented more clearly what drivers were quest of the Palmer ing to clear up uncer- supposed to do and give trail users the Ranch Communities tainty. Before going fur- right of way.

Coalition, the crossing was “It might be a stop-gap measure, and ther, Wharton made sure modified: The beacon he had the full support if it worked we wouldn’t need a traffic was removed, and light,” Wharton said. of the board. the painted markings The issue was referred to staff, who “I told them I didn’t changed from stripes want to speak to Nora will look into the next step. across the intersecBesides his own accident, Wharton Patterson as Garry tion to “Bike X-ing.” A Wharton. I wanted said he’s witnessed a lot of a near-misses bicycle-and-pedestrito speak to Nora Pat- of bicyclists getting hit, and many of his an caution sign was terson as a represen- neighbors have expressed concern that installed to alert drivtative of this board,” the intersection is dangerous. ers, and trail users were “We’d like to get something put in beWharton said. warned on their stop signs that cross The association proposed to the fore someone gets seriously hurt,” he traffic does not stop because motorists commission that a traffic light be in- said.

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— Garry Wharton, president elect of the Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners Association

Sarasota County Code Enforcement Officer John Lally is in charge of monitoring Siesta Key for all sorts of code violations — but this summer’s explosion of short-term home-rental violations is occupying most of his time.

Siesta’s hotels and condos aren’t like your average motel, Lally said. Many times the rooms are booked for several months in advance. The overflow of tourists looking for a place to stay has to go somewhere else, he said, and renting a home with its own amenities is an attractive option.

Short-term house rentals are allowed if the accommodation is zoned RMF (residential multifamily), but private homes are not allowed to be rented for less than 30 days.

Last year, 10 rental violations occurred all summer, Lally said. But this summer, he’s already handled 56 cases since June and has another 25 to sort through sitting on his desk. Since Siesta was named the No. 1 beach, Lally said he’s seen a 25% to 30% increase in tourists, and they are coming even outside of the regular season.

Before, short-term rental problems had been something Lally looked for near the beaches and in the Village from January to April, but now he is seeing more on the north end of Midnight Pass Road, between Beach Road and Higel Avenue. He’s worked on Siesta for eight years and never dealt with a rental issue there, but now he’s working on five cases in that area.

“It started spilling into the residential neighborhoods,” he said. “That’s what surprised me.”

The draw for Realtors and homeowners is apparent: They can charge more for daily or weekly rentals than for monthly rentals. Lally said he’s seen some homes listed online for $600 to $700 a night.

Neighbors tip Lally off about possible rental violations, but he said he has to have evidence to determine if the home is being rented illegally. Lally checks rental websites, such as VRBO.com.

VBRO stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner. About 10 different websites advertise rentals on the Key. He also monitors properties for rental signs.

“It’s time consuming,” Lally said.

Some homeowners use these homes for their own vacations, and when they’re not there they rent them. Others buy a home as an investment and then rent it out. Either way, if the property is found in violation, the property owner is the one who is fined, not the Realtor managing the rental. If the court finds the owner in violation, the owner can’t get fined for past activity but can get fined up to $250 per day for continued illegal rental, and $250 for not following the court order.

“Most of them know what’s going on — they’re getting the receipts of the rental dates from the Realtor — but if they actually know how the ordinance is written? I’d say some of them don’t, but some of them do,” Lally said.

He also has to monitor repeat offenders to make sure they don’t continue renting out their homes illegally.

“It’s really changed. It started off with monthly rentals, then weekly, and now daily,” Lally said. “Everybody wants to come here.”

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+ Arlington Park pool reopens The rain held off Saturday, allowing nearly 100 patrons to enjoy the newly renovated Arlington Park Aquatic Center.

The pool facility reopened this weekend following $1.1 million improvements, which added new diving platforms and showers, among other enhancements. The city of Sarasota also rebuilt 30-year-old mechanical equipment during the project, which was delayed due to electrical issues with new heaters.

“It’s been a long, hot summer,” said Arlington Park Neighborhood Association President Rick Farmer, who received weekly calls about the pool’s status since it closed in February. He said the neighborhood is excited to have residents swimming again.

A swim team held practice after the pool opened, and more than 40 people showed up throughout the day, according to Program Coordinator Scott Jalwan.

“It’s a real gem for Sarasota to have,” Farmer said. “It’s kind of a hidden gem.”

The facility will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, weather permitting. The Aquatic Center is located at 2650 Waldemere St.

+ Survey: Residents more confident of county officials Three years after a purchasing scandal that hobbled trust in Sarasota County government, residents’ confidence in local leaders continues to grow — at least according to a new survey by the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University.

The 2014 Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey, which sampled 800 mostl-

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 Regular City Commission meeting — 2:30 and 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Sarasota County School Board meeting — 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, School Board Chambers, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota.

year-round residents, showed 47% of respondents trust local officials, compared with 32% in the same study last year.

Trust in local leaders outweighs confidence in officials at the state and federal levels by 14 percentage points each.

“Those who rate county services more positively are more trustful of county leaders,” the survey states.

The number of citizens who chose population growth and new development as the county’s most important issue has increased from 3% in 2011 to 21% this year, reflecting an improving economy, while those most concerned about the economy and jobs fell from 39% three years ago to 7% in 2014.

Property taxes and gas prices are among the top reasons 67% of local households say they are experiencing fiscal stress, according to the survey. The amount of residents citing jobs and employment as a stressor fell from 9% in 2013 to 6% this year, following the downward trend in the unemployment rate in the North PortBradenton-Sarasota metropolitan study area.

However, 43% of survey respondents cited the lack of jobs and industry as the biggest threat to the economy.

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As they work to secure $16 million in funding for a new library, leaders at Ringling College of Art and Design are excited about the opportunities the new facility may offer.

The school is planning on building a three-story, 46,000-square-foot library at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Old Bradenton Road. The building will nearly quadruple the size of Ringling’s current library.

Although the college’s current enrollment is less than 1,400, it’s already begun to outgrow the library space presently available, said Ringling spokeswoman Christine Lange.

Ringling is looking at the new facility as more than just a chance to tailor the size of its library operation to its growing student body, Lange said. For more than a decade, the school has sought to overcome a challenge that many schools face, particularly arts universities.

Because of the specialization inherent to each individual major, students often become insulated within their area of study, failing to connect to the rest of the college.

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More than two-thirds of the way to its fundraising goal, Ringling College has begun the process of gaining city approval for its plans for a new library.

persisted at Ringling because of the lack of a common space.

The school hopes the library will help change things.

“We don’t have a home everyone can share,” Lange said.

“That’s really going to be what the library becomes, a center for creativity.”

To facilitate that cohesiveness, the library will include a café and 12 group study rooms — a significant increase over the current library, which has just one.

The library’s collection will grow,

as well: The general collection will nearly double, while the number of speCourtesy rendering cial collections Ringling College of Art and Design officials want the library to not only serve as a will increase from 1,500 to state-of-the-art building to house books, but also as a meeting spot for students.

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fear of heights by David Conway | News Editor

Lift station proposal receives mixed reception As the proposed Lift Station 87 building continues to evolve, public frustration has been a constant for the oft-changing project.

The leaders behind the project held a community workshop Monday regarding the latest design. The workshop was necessary because the proposed design will need a waiver from the city to move forward; the midpoint of the roof is 45 feet high — 10 feet taller than the maximum height allowed in the code.

Accounting for the two belfries included in the most recent design, the highest point of the building is more than 64 feet tall.

Robert Garland, the project manager with engineering firm McKim & Creed, said the most recent design was arrived at after consultation with nearby residents and the city’s Urban Design Studio. The building, 7,444 square feet in total, is modeled after the historic Hover Arcade building, which served as city hall in the early 20th century.

The other contributing factor to the building’s size is practical in nature. Earlier this year, the city directed the engineers to build a lift station capable of withstanding a Category 3 storm surge. That was a significant departure from the earlier plans for the wastewater facility, which was originally conceived as an underground structure.

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Some residents have voiced a concern about what Luke Wood Park will look like following the construction of the Lift Station 87 building. Currently, earlier work is fenced off in the center of the park.

Garland said the taller structure and the pitched roof were necessary to protect essential equipment and allow for maintenance. He said the team experimented with shorter designs and a flat roof to bring down the height, but that the aesthetics of that building were less appealing.

Some residents near 1900 Mound St., the Lift Station 87 site, are OK with the proposed height as long as the project is completed and the design and surrounding landscaping are adequate. Others at Monday’s workshop were hesitant to embrace the building outlined, which would stand taller than the nearby condominium complexes and other structures in the area.

Victoria Guenther, who lives near Hudson Bayou, said

she didn’t believe the height was essential to the form and function of the building. She was concerned about the impact the lift station would have on its surroundings if constructed as proposed.

“I believe a design can be created that would not appear so outsized and that would satisfy the physical requirements of the plant, as well as the aesthetic requirements of the city,” Guenther said.

Garland said he understood any frustration, but that he was trying to satisfy everybody while

correcting earlier missteps associated with the project.

“I can’t take back that was promised five, six years ago,” Garland said. “We’re trying to do what’s best for the residents.”

The lift station site plan — and the zoning waiver request — will go before the city’s Development Review Committee, the Planning Board and the City Commission before it can be approved. If all goes well, Garland said the topic could go before the commission as soon as December.

With construction slated to begin in October, the lift station could once again end up behind schedule. After the meeting, Garland said he was prepared to move forward with the design to maintain the project timeline, but he admitted that they could need another extension to a state Department of Environmental Protection order to construct the lift station by April 2016.

“I’ve committed to get this project done,” Garland said.

“Part of the comfort level is getting through today’s meeting.

Once we get through this process, I’m ready to hit the road running and get back on the drawing board.”

The Lift Station 87 project is scheduled for completion in January 2016.

The current Lift 87 design proposal is modeled after the historic Hover Arcade, and was arrived at after input from residents and the city’s Urban Design Studio.

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City, businesses await action on retail study The city hopes to implement a number of recommendations from consultant Robert Gibbs, but some businesses fear inaction.

When consultant Robert Gibbs presented his report on the Sarasota retail market in July, he told city officials and business owners the area had significant potential for growth and improvement.

Now, for the city, the process of realizing that potential has begun.

Norm Gollub, the city’s downtown economic development coordinator, said Gibbs officially completed the Gibbs report last Wednesday.

Gollub is overseeing the process of acting on Gibbs’ recommendations for downtown, St. Armands Circle, the Rosemary District and the Martin Luther King Jr. corridor.

City staff is just beginning to assemble to determine the best way to implement recommendations from the report, but Gollub is already determined to avoid inaction.

“In a lot of communities, consultants undertake a lot of studies, and they tend to wind up sitting on the shelf,” Gollub said.

“This is something that we definitely don’t want to leave for any amount of time.”

On St. Armands Circle, the possibility of no action has been a real concern. At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church July 21, Gibbs

gave a report that struck a chord with Circle business owners. He suggested several changes they largely agreed with: improving the landscaping, updating the awnings and allowing for more signage on the street.

They were changes people on the Circle had advocated for before — including some at the behest of Gibbs, following a 2005 visit from the consultant. And, yet, people in the area have been grappling with the same issues for two decades, said Eric Seace, the vice president of operations for the clothing store Dream Weaver.

As a result, many people present at the presentation expressed a skepticism regarding any significant changes.

“How are we going to make an impact here?” Seace asked.

“That’s really the question: How are we going to have the impact to make this actually occur?”

Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, said earlier at-

Robert Gibbs criticized some design elements on St. Armands Circle, calling the awnings on many buildings outdated. Many Circle businesses have expressed an interest in improving the look of the area but have found implementing change to be difficult without assistance from the city. tempts at change failed due to a lack of support at the highest level of the city. With a large number of property owners on the Circle, enacting higher voluntary design standards proved difficult, and attempts to codify those standards went nowhere.

“There are a lot of things we wanted to do but couldn’t do because the city wouldn’t allow it,” Corrigan said.

Staff members with connections to the study areas will work together to determine the best path toward acting on the findings in Gibbs’ report. That work is just beginning to get off the ground, Gollub said. He’s unsure when staff will go before the City Commission with its recommendations and said it’s unlikely any funding will be included in this year’s budget.

“How are we going to make an impact here? That’s really the question: How are we going to have the impact to make this actually occur?”— Eric Seace, vice president of Dream Weaver

In the meantime, as downtown economic development coordinator, Gollub said he would work with downtown organizations to try to implement any recommendations they can take on in the short term.

Gollub is optimistic city leaders will eventually capitalize on the report they commissioned from Gibbs and that the results will prove beneficial.

“He certainly has the in-depth knowledge and expertise,” Gollub said. “I’m hopeful the community and commission will embrace the recommendations and carry it forward.”

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Populist pandering

So Mr. Self-Proclaimed Vox Populi, Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, wants to take on his opponent, Republican Rick Scott, on the issue of property insurance.

If you know the whole story, it’s nauseating — Crist’s populist pandering.

Don’t fall for it.

Surprise! Crist is campaigning to bestow political gifts on Florida property owners — lower property-insurance premiums.

In his 11-page policy paper on property insurance — chock full of the predictably inflammatory words to color Scott as a nasty, Big Business cronymeister — Crist, of course, paints himself with his usual sappy wonderfulness: “As the People’s Governor,” says the policy paper, “Charlie Crist always put the interests of Floridians before big corporations, lobbyists and other special interests. During his first term, Charlie took on the insurance companies to lower the cost of insurance and protect Floridians’ policies.”

Prominently displayed in this pander paper is a graphic comparing average property-insurance premiums during Crist’s term versus those during Scott’s (See box below).

What Crist doesn’t provide is the World Trade Center, NYC, 9.11.01 context that explains how he and a wimpy Republican Legislature achieved the lower rates. Like all politicians concerned most with their re-elections, they opted in 2007 for political popularity rather than doing largest property insurer in Florida. But what responsible adults should have done. what too many Floridians did not and have If you remember, the lower rates came not realized, the size of Citizens and the in the wake of the 2004 and 2005 hurricane value of the properties it insured put all disasters in Florida, which inflicted $52.4 Florida taxpayers at risk for paying Citizens’ billion in property damages. And they came claims in the event the state-run insurer when neither Citizens Property Insurance, could not pay them. the state-owned property insurer, nor Under state law, Citizens has the the Florida Catastrophe Fund, a stateauthority to impose a tax on nearly every owned reinsurer for property insurance insurance policy issued in the state. If it companies, had enough money to fulfill runs a deficit, which it did after 2004 and their policy obligations in the event of 2005, it must first impose surcharges on its another major disaster. Crist and every own policyholders and then, if necessary, legislator knew that if Florida were hit in assess every property and auto insurance 2006, 2007 or 2008 with major storms, there policy issued in the state to meet its would have been a financial and insurance obligations. crisis in Florida dwarfing the combined This is exactly what happened. Since damages of Hurricanes Charley, Ivan and 2007, all Florida property and car owners Wilma. But they went ahead anyway. have been paying a 1.3% Citizens As private insurers declined to take on assessment and a 1% Cat Fund assessment more property Protecting risk — for fearYour of wiping on their annual premiums. According Paycheck: out themselves and not being able to fulfill the R Street Institute, a Washington Charlie Crist's Plan to Reverse Rick to Scott’s Hikes future claims, Crist and the Legislature in think tank that tracks Florida’s propertyto froze Property Insurance 2007 rolled back and Citizens’ rates insurance industry, Floridians have paid Rick In Scott Forces Floridians to Pay More$1.5 for Less at 2006 levels. addition, they allowed billion in Citizens’ assessments and Citizens to write policies for any Floridian $2.9 billion in Cat Fund assessments — all Charlie Crist knows that the high cost of property insurance can drain household finances and stifle who received coverage a put the because the anti-consumer policies of business growth. As a thequote People’sfor Governor, Charlie from Crist always interests ofof Floridians private insurer more than 15% greater than before big corporations, lobbyists, and other special interests.

During his first term, took on Crist andCharlie legislators. the insurance companies Rick Scott, Citizens’ rates. to lower the cost of insurance and protect Floridians’ Yes,policies. anti-consumer.

By underpricing in a sharp contrast, has used the power of the Governor’s Office to help his insurance industry “This imposed a de facto price control the real cost of insurance and basically donors and their wealthy cronies, while forcing Florida property owners to bear the brunt of antion Florida’s insurance market,” scaring off market consumer policies.property Under Rick Scott, property insurance costs have risen and coverage has been competition, millions of reduced. In other words, Floridians are paying more money for less coverage: Floridians have been forced to subsidize the policies of those Florida property owners who live in the most vulnerable parts of the state.

But the way Crist sees it, enacting low, underpriced insurance rates is done under the guise of being “the people’s governor” Source: Protecting Your Paycheck: Charlie Crist’s Plan to Reverse Rick Scott’s Hikes to Property Insurance and “taking on” the rapacious insurance companies. according to the James Madison Institute.

This is what he wants to do again — And if you understand economics, you expand the role of the state in property Figure 1. know that when you control prices and roll insurance, placing more risk and more back prices, you create shortages in supply. tax surcharges on all Floridians and Private businesses will not operate in a obligating future generations to pay for the Political advertisement paid forcannot and approved

by Charlie Crist,costs.

Democrat, forunderpriced Governor Page 1 market where they cover their insurance of today.

No one should have been surprised, That’s modern-day progressive, populist, then, that private insurers quit writing new pandering politics. residential policies and began cutting back Now contrast Crist’s insurance agenda on renewals; they knew their regulated with that of Scott over the past three years. rates were not actuarially sufficient. As a Consumers may complain about higher result, Citizens Property Insurance, which property-insurance premiums, but this was originally set up to be a high-priced is what should have happened after insurer of last resort, quickly became the Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and after the

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2004 and 2005 hurricane disasters. Market forces should have been left to find their proper equilibrium and reflect the proper actuarial risk.

What’s more, Scott has focused on reducing the size and risk of Citizens Property Insurance, with the intention of returning it to its original mission of being an insurer of last resort. The effect of that is good for all Floridians. The less exposure Citizens has, the less likely Florida taxpayers will be required to cover any of Citizens’ future obligations.

Yes, Scott supported Republican legislation that removed Crist’s freeze on rates. Lawmakers adopted what they call a “glide path” that allows annual rate increases of up to 10% until rates reach an actuarially sound level, which will take several years. But this, too, is part of making up for past sins during the Crist years; someone had to have the courage to do it. Keeping the status quo would have left Floridians exposed to paying even higher assessments after a major storm.

Scott’s and the Legislature’s efforts to reduce the state’s role in property insurance is working. From a high of 1.6 million policyholders in 2006, Citizens’ policies this year dropped to 934,000. Its total exposure has dropped from $510 billion in 2011 to $291 billion this month.

This is more good news for Florida taxpayers. It means more private insurers are competing in the marketplace; the government/taxpayer-owned Citizens Property Insurance is shrinking; and taxpayers’ potential future liabilities and assessments are shrinking.

What’s more, in July, Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation announced the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund would finally end its 1.3% assessment on nearly every property insurance policy to pay for the Cat Fund’s borrowing after the 2004 and 2005 storm seasons. OIR noted the charge will be ended 18 months earlier than originally expected.

And as a final indicator that Florida’s property-insurance market and legislative policies affecting property insurance are improving, the R Street Institute for the first time in a decade raised Florida’s grade for its overall insurance business climate.

Florida rose to a “D” from an “F.” Earning a “D” is nothing about which Scott and the Legislature over the past three years can boast. But compared to the distance between that “D” and the “F” under Crist (the lowest rated state), there is a big difference: Doing what’s politically popular versus doing what’s right. — MW

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The completion of Booker Middle School’s $10 million renovations were marked with a celebration of its new outdoor amphitheater Tuesday night.

It’s fitting that the final piece of updates to the school would be an outdoor stage: Booker Middle provides its students with an intensive Visual and Performing Arts program.

“It’s a good focal point,” said Emma Matejka, VPA chorus teacher. “It gives (the students) a sense of pride: This is our stage at our home campus.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new stage featured a performance of “America the Beautiful” by the VPA chorus and band.

The Booker Middle VPA chorus sings “America the Principal LaShawn Frost, Beautiful” atop the new amphitheater at the ribbon who was hired as principal in cutting and open house.

April after serving two years theater. She’s no novice to public perforas interim principal, said the amphitheater is an example of her vision mance — she sang a solo in front of the Sarasota County School Board during a for the school.

“My vision was to continue in the role of presentation Booker gave at the Sept. 2 a high-performing visual and performing meeting. She said she was excited to perform outside. arts school,” she said.

“It’s fun to perform outside,” Lily said. “I The renovations began in June 2012 and included updates such as a new air-con- don’t know why, but it makes it feel different.” ditioning system for the She performed alongcampus as well as remod“It’s a good focal point; side other chorus memeling the front office and repainting and recarpet- it gives (the students) a bers during the ribbon cutting. ing the other buildings. sense of pride: This is Lily left another SaraThe project cost $10 million, and the renovations our stage at our home sota school to attend Booker, and her mother, were completed this sumcampus.”

Mary Ellen Mancini, is mer. Frost persuaded the happy with the change. school board to include — VPA Chorus teacher “She loves it because the amphitheater in the Emma Matejka every day she gets to do $10 million project. what she loves,” Mancini “They support our efsaid. forts,” she said. “They built one for Booker Carlo Silva, VPA orchestra and guitar inHigh School. It’s a nice little touch for our structor, said he thought the sound on the VPA schools in Sarasota County.”

Outdoor amphitheaters aren’t standard stage would get carried away by the wind for middle schools, but because of Book- during the performance, but the acoustics er’s emphasis on the arts, it sought to add and speakers used in the space were “very some new contemporary features “to give effective.” He appreciates that the amphistudents pride in their school,” Frost said. theater is in the center of campus, some“The students love it,” she said. “It’s the thing the school’s 865 students can pass by every day. feeling of being at a concert.”

“It’s going to be used for so many other Lily Mancini, a seventh-grader at Booker, is enrolled in VPA chorus and musical events besides VPA,” Silva said.

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Photo courtesy of Jill Spelman

The member with the longest snake was deemed the club president.

Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and … the Sarasota Snake Club?

The club was started in 1947 when a snake bit a young Sarasota girl, Marie Proctor, while she was waiting for the school bus. Because she did not know what type of snake bit her, doctors gave her anti-venom for a rattlesnake bite, which led to a reaction that resulted in her leg being amputated.

“She was one of the youngest amputees in the country,” says former club member Jill Spelman.

To educate local children about snakes, the Sarasota Snake Club was formed.

Price of entry? Your own pet snake. The member with the longest snake became club president.

Spelman was 10 years old at the time and remembers catching her rat snake, Cleopatra, for the club.

“I didn’t think we were unusual; we lived where snakes were,” says former member Sondra Montressor Dicken. “I thought it was a good thing that we were learning like this.”

After a few months, the club began to attract national interest. In 1947, eight members of the club visited New York; they took their snakes along for the ride in hatboxes with holes punched in the top.

The club was featured in the New Yorker magazine, and club members — and their snakes — received a free tour of the city and were interviewed on the famous ra-

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One of the more unforgettable moments of the trips was when the maids at the New York hotel where the club was staying unknowingly walked into the bathroom where the snakes were kept in the bathtub.

After a year or so members started to move away or attend new schools. Some snakes were released back into the wild; others died. Now in their adolescence, the members became more interested in dating than in the snakes, Spelman remembers.

Looking back, both members say the club was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

However, Spelman says although at the time club was exciting, she thinks the club was more of a publicity stunt set up by its founder, Ray Krimm.

“We wouldn’t have ever done any of it had he not set it up,” Spelman says. “He had clever ideas, like racing the snakes (in Payne Park) and taking a picture.”

One of the photos Krimm took of the children, which Spelman says was staged, became a famous postcard — it shows the children sitting at a soda fountain counter with their pet snakes.

Dicken, however, never thought of the club as a publicity stunt. She remembers it as a learning experience.

“I’m so happy that it happened,” Dicken says. “I mean, how many children in that era get to do something like that? I just thought it was a nice thing we could do; a fun thing we could do, something special.”

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The famous postcard that features the Sarasota Snake Club. Jill Spelman is second from the left; Sondra Montressor Dicken is second from the right.

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ODA eighthgrader Zach Szmania broke his own school record in the 200yard individual medley Sept. 2, touching the wall in 2 minutes, 3.38 seconds.

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RISING STAR

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

James Gelvin is constantly on the move.

With a firm grip on his racket, Gelvin shuffles back and forth across the tennis court at Bath & Racquet Fitness Club in Sarasota, anxiously awaiting his opponent’s next move.

As the ball quickly moves in his direction, Gelvin returns the shot past his opponent for the match’s final point — and

his first victory.

With the win, Gelvin, who also was celebrating his seventh birthday at the time, advanced to the semifinal round of his first tennis tournament.

It was a moment Gelvin, now 9, fondly remembers as the turning point in his tennis career. Prior to that moment, Gelvin occasionally picked up his tennis racket for fun. But

after his first local tournament, the competition bug bit him.

Gelvin began perusing the USTA website and signing himself up for various local and Super Series tournaments across the state.

“I’m very competitive,” Gelvin says. “If I wasn’t competitive, then I probably wouldn’t want to play in all of these tournaments.”

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin looks up to tennis star Roger Federer. “His style is my kind of style,” Gelvin says. “He hits the ball the way I dream of hitting the ball — smooth and not flat.”

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The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated St. Stephen’s 25-22, 25-19, 25-12 in its district opener Sept. 4.

First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.

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Heidi Miller and Cheyenne Miller combined for 21 kills and five aces to lead the Sarasota Christian volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over Indian Rocks Christian Sept. 5.

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The Riverview High boys golf team shot 305 to finish second at the Riverview Invitational Sept. 3.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson Turner finished fifth overall at the Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 6, crossing the finish line in 16:59.20.

Warm Welcome Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

A brightly colored poster board hangs on the wall in The Out-of-Door Academy girls locker room. It spells out Stefanie Betz’s goals for the season.

Betz’s goals, or “steps to success,” as she often refers to them, are simple: Play together, play hard and play smart.

The first-year volleyball head coach knew she wanted to challenge her players. So, on one of the first days of practice, the Lady Thunder laced up their running shoes and went to the track.

Betz challenged the players to run a mile in 8 minutes, 15 seconds. The girls begrudgingly accept-

ed the challenge, and before long they were pushing one another toward the finish line.

“It was so cool to see them work together and struggle through that,” Betz says. “I’m excited. It’s a new challenge.

“I’ve got a great group of kids who work extremely hard and are doing anything you ask of them,” Betz says. “They’ve exceeded my expectations every step of the way.”

Seeking to add to its district championship banner, ODA (3-2) opened its district season with a 25-9, 25-18, 25-8 victory over Imagine High Sept 4.

In addition to district foes

Cardinal Mooney and St. Stephen’s, Betz also scheduled volleyball powerhouses Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Charlotte as a way to test her players throughout the season.

“Those matches might not end in a win, but it’s better for the program to challenge kids early on and put them in those pressure situations,” she says.

A former youth softball player, Betz, a Texas native, opted for air conditioning in eighth grade and decided to join her school’s basketball and volleyball teams. Although it didn’t take long for Betz to realize the volleyball court was where she was

meant to be.

“I love how fast-paced it is and the immediate gratification that comes from scoring a point,” Betz says.

“It’s really intense. I just loved it.

“Coaching is the same way,” Betz says. “It’s fun seeing the kids learn how to work together and celebrate their successes.”

Betz went on to play volleyball at Western Carolina University before attending graduate school at Clemson.

But it wasn’t until she moved to Florida in 2006 that the former middle hitter was reintroduced to the game she loved. Betz competed in an adult tour-

nament at the urging of a friend and soon realized she was still meant to be on the court.

“All of the sentiment, the excitement and the enjoyment all came back,” Betz says.

Betz soon began coaching at the Venetian Bay Volleyball Club before joining Brian Wheatley’s staff at Venice High in 2007. Betz spent the next six years helping coach the Lady Indians before accepting her first head-coaching job at ODA this year.

The Lady Thunder captured its first district championship in six years last season, and with nine seniors returning this season, Betz is looking forward to building upon last season’s success.

“They’ve started a tradition here and the seniors are a great group,” Betz says. “When I started, I wanted them to know they were a part of something and can impact the future of the program.”

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Most recently, the Out-of-Door Academy fourth-grader competed in the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Center in Forest Hills, N.Y. Gelvin finished second in the boys 9s singles tournament before teaming up with singles winner Andrew Salu to win the boys 9s doubles title.

“It was definitely a lot harder because I was playing against kids from around the world,” Gelvin says. “I think I did pretty good, though, since it was an international tournament. It was a lot bigger, and I beat some really good kids.”

The tournament marked Gelvin’s second Little Mo International tournament of the year.

He also competed in the Little Mo Internationals-California July 2 through July 7, in San Diego, where he finished second in both the boys 9s singles and doubles Courtesy photo tournaments He fell to Salu in the Nine-year-old James Gelvin finished second in singles competition before the the boys 9s singles tournament at the Little Mo two teamed up for the first time in Internationals-California earlier this summer. the doubles competition.

After spending about a year days a week at the Celsius Tennis Acadcompeting in boys 10s tournaments, emy and competes in three tournaments Gelvin began competing in the boys 12s a month, will compete in a Super Series division when he was 8 years old. tournament Sept. 21, in Sarasota.

“The (older) kids hit the ball a lot Gelvin also plans to compete in the 8th harder, which is probably good for me,” annual Little Mo Internationals-Florida, Gelvin says. “The 12s (division) definitely the third and final Little Mo Internationgives me a lot of experience.” als event of the year, Dec. 5 through Dec. Gelvin returned to the court Sept. 6 in 10, in Palm Beach Gardens. the Celsius Fall Championships, where “I really want to beat Andrew (Salu) in he advanced to the quarterfinals in the Florida and try to win next year’s Little boys 12s singles tournament. Gelvin Mo (Grand Slam),” a smiling Gelvin says. competes in both singles and doubles “I just have to practice a lot and play with tournaments, but he prefers the singles a lot of other good kids. side of tennis.

“At the international tournaments, I “I like being by myself because some- get to see the other kids that are out there, times your partner might mess up,” Gel- see what they are like and see what to exvin says. “I like being able to focus on pect,” says Gelvin, who has aspirations of myself and not having to worry about being a professional tennis player. someone else messing up.”

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@yourobGelvin, who practices roughly three server.com.

WEEKLYROUNDUP LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH VOLLEYBALL (3) VS. SARASOTA HIGH (0) The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in its first district game of the season Sept. 2.

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Sarasota senior Toni Mogensen sends the ball back over the net during the first set.

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ODA wide receiver Austin Hoppe, left: scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, including an 80-yard run, to help give the Thunder its first win of the season.

Riverview running back Karan Higdon: rushed for nearly 150 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a 35-yard touchdown pass with 2 minutes, 7 seconds remaining in regulation.

Booker wide receiver Gerrod Jones: hauled in an 8-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone with 6.1 seconds left in the game to give the Tornadoes a 16-14 victory.

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“Gutsy performance by the Cougars tonight. Won a tough game vs. Admiral Farragut 20-13. Proud to be a Cougar!”

Perry scored on a 35-yard punt return with 1:15 left in regulation to propel Cardinal Mooney to a 20-13 come-from-behind victory over Admiral Farragut. The punt return, which was Perry’s second of the season, capped off a 20-point fourth quarter for the Cougars.

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+ Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Braden River 25-11, 25-14, 25-13 in non-district action Sept. 4.

Ashley Allmer powered the Lady Rams with 35 assists and seven kills.

Kenzie Walker added 14 kills and 13 digs. Sam Norden contributed 21 digs, and Allie Allmer added seven digs and three aces.

+ Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes The Sarasota High boys golf team defeated Manatee 89-99 in a match Sept. 3 that was shortened to five holes due to lightning.

Ben Tortorice shot 20 to lead the way for the Sailors. Logan Finlay and Cody Chupp each shot 21. Parker Spence added a 27.

Richard Bennett shot 21 to lead the way for Manatee. Moe Wood shot 23, followed by Robby Tingler (26) and Hale Innocente and Harrison Fuller who both shot 29.

+ Registration now open for golf lesson program Early registration is now available for the Sarasota Golf Improvement Initiative.

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The Riverview High girls crosscountry team scored 77 points to win the Lecanto Invitational Sept. 6.

Jessica Lonas finished fourth in 20 minutes, 4.58 seconds to lead the way for the Lady Rams.

Robyn Natherson was sixth (20:40.82), followed by Elayna Goodman (10th, 21:08.46) and Michaelie Grajalez (16th, 21:47.49).

On the boys side, Riverview scored 139 points to finish third. Warran Grajalez finished second overall with a time of 16:26.24. Teammate Blake Riley finished third in 16:30.29, followed by Matthew Berman (13th, 17:29.29).

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Wendy Tan shot 39 to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Lexi Murphy shot 45, followed by M’Balia Bangoura (47) and Christy Wyatt (55).

Caitlin Roberts powered Braden River with a 55. Carly Toscano shot 57, followed by Mariah Courtney (58) and Brittney Walters (61).

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Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season.

We profiled some parks with unique features.

by Harriet Sokmensuer | Community Editor

GREEN SCENE

ARLINGTON PARK 2650 Waldemere St. Best known for its sports facilities, including an indoor gymnasium, 50-meter lap pool and 25-yard instructional pool, Arlington Park combines community athletics and neighborhood charm. The park has a wide variety of Florida flora and fauna with a pond that includes a fountain, trees providing shade and well-maintained open areas for picnics, pets and family activities.

DOG PARK AVAILABLE AND TENNIS COURTS

WHY DO YOU COME TO ARLINGTON PARK? I’ve lived in the area my entire life, and I like that there’s so much to do and the walking paths are always well-kept and are shaded.

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Osprey Avenue and Hyde Park Street The quiet neighborhood of McClellan Park that surrounds the park means visitors can enjoy its calm atmosphere before visiting Southside Village.

Pick up lunch in the village and have a picnic in this pet-friendly space.

2050 Adams Lane For the active user, this park includes a popular skate park, tennis facility, disc golf course, walking trail and circus-themed playground. After working up an appetite, stop by the Café in the Park, which sells sandwiches and salads.

North Jefferson Avenue and Eighth Street The best time to take a stroll through the Tuttle Walkway is in the early evening, just before the sun sets.

The sunlight streams through the Washingtonian palm trees and live oak trees, which line the quarter-mile-long walkway, creating a pretty path of greens and yellows.

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North Osprey Avenue between Seventh Street and 10th Street With tall slash pines surrounding this park’s playground and picnic benches, visiting Gillespie Park can feel like a step back in time.

The park sits just a block from U.S. 301, however, it’s quiet and almost surreal. The best time to visit Gillespie Park is during sunset when neighborhood families play together on the playground, have a picnic or go fishing in the pond.

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1266 12th St. Perfect for a game of kickball or soccer, this park also includes a piece of Sarasota history: Crocker Memorial Church, dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Low-hanging Cyprus trees surround the park’s bridge that connects the playground to open space.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

Joint Networking Event — takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail. The Manatee Young Professionals, Young Builders Network and Young Lawyers Association will meet for a night of networking and enjoy complimentary hors d’eouvres, music from Party Pro DJs and a TapSnap photo booth. MYP and their guests get in free. Email Lindsey Leech at LindseyL@ManateeChamber.com

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A Taste of Jazz — takes place at 7 p.m. at Holley Hall. The concert features the music of Dick Hyman, Derek Smith and vocals by Daryl Sherman.

Tickets are $75. The champagne reception following the concert is an additional $50 per person. The concert, presented by Yummy Stuff Club, benefits YSC and the Children’s Healthy Pantry.

Call 952-0893.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

Hang 10 for Autism — takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Siesta Key Public Beach.

Kids ages 3 to 17 who have been diagnosed with autism will be paired with a seasoned surfer and adult volunteer to receive personalized instruction on paddleboarding, surfing and skimboarding. Call 758-4529.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

‘Heroic Brass — Surviving’ — takes place at 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. The First Brass of Sarasota and organist Neil Page present this musical reflection on the events that took place Sept. 11, an honor to those first responders who lost their lives.

The performance will also showcase three area young virtuosos, Carlann Evans, Sara Peeples-McNatt and Frederico Valencia.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Visit thefirstbrass.org or call 928-0296.

Above: Keira Pritchett practices before the game.

Children ages 3 to 8 raced up and down fields Saturday, at Payne Park during Suncoast Sports Club Inc.’s Jamboree soccer event.

Parents cheered when their team scored and watched as their children chased the ball.

Teams sported names after marine life, such as Dolphins and Sail Fish.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17

‘Win Hearts, Change Minds and Building Buy-In: Delivering Powerful Presentations’ Featuring Trina Rimmer — takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow. The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host this event. Tickets are $25 for FPRA members and students and $35 for non-members. Register at

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9th annual CYD Leadership Breakfast — takes place at 7:30 a.m. at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road. The event honors community leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to empowering youth as leaders in our community. This year’s honorees are Sen. Nancy Detert and Teri Hansen, president & CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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Casey Key home sells for $3.65 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 25 and Aug. 29.

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Albert and Annette Ayers sold their home at 540 N. Casey Key Road to Valorie Hayes, trustee, of Osprey, for $3.65 million. Built in 1942, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,494 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $250,000 in 1984.

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Brian and Jacqueline Conroy, of Sarasota, sold their Unit C-1 condominium at 102 Columbus Ave. to Robert and Linda Roddie, of Glasgow, Scotland, for $1,125,000.

Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,075 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $825,000 in 2004.

William and Susan Upton, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 304 condominium at 445 N. Orange Ave. to Walter Zeanah, of Sarasota, for $390,000. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,160 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $299,000 in 2011.

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Bart Price, of Sarasota, sold two properties at 1310 Hillview Drive to James and Christina Price, of Atlanta, for $2,725,000.

The first, built in 1963, has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,920 square feet of living area. The second, built in 1990, has two bedrooms, one bath and 900 square feet of living area. They previously sold for $3,342,400 in 2002.

Sandra Casciani, of Sarasota, sold her home at 1550 S. Orange Ave. to James and Julie Pipes, of Sarasota, for $620,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,759 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $64,700 in 1979.

Paradise Shores

John Hawkins, trustee, and Catherine Hawkins sold the home at 1561 Blue Heron Drive to Carl and Amy Hurlebaus, of Sarasota, for $2 million. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,118 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.5 million in 2005.

Southpointe Shores

Vincent and Anne Stenger sold their home at 1703 Little Pointe Circle to Andrei and Natalia Zapolskaia, of Sarasota, for $1.2 million. Built in 1963, it has five

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pool and 3,206 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $639,000 in 2013.

Herbert and Maureen Heimerl, of Victor, Idaho, sold their Unit W-51 condominium at 1308 Old Stickney Point Road to Gene and Barbara Wulf, of Sarasota, for $840,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,512 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $975,000 in 2005.

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This home at 1310 Hillview Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,920 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,583 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $184,000 in 1978.

The Tower Residences

Harold Blum, of Sarasota, sold his Unit 503 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive to Edward Pires and Emily Pires, trustees, of Sarasota, for $1,085,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.15 million in 2003.

South Highland

Morgan and Steven Harris, of Annapolis, Md., sold their home at 1810 Kenilworth St. to Sneha and Ajay Pallegar, of Sarasota, for $685,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a

Courtney Snyder, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1834 Goldenrod St. to K. Paul and Lois Rumble, of Sarasota, for $560,000. Built in 1950, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 1,643 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $425,000 in 2010.

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U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the Unit 407 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail to James Manson and Patricia Helen, of Sarasota, for $453,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,911 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $889,000 in 2007.

ETC Properties LLC sold the Unit 1102 condominium at 5920 Midnight Pass Road to SJP Management LLC for $775,000.

Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,352 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $900,000 in 2007.

Siesta’s Bayside

David and Michelle Leon, of Winter Garden, sold their home at 528 Venice Lane to James Talkie and Sharon Webb, of Sarasota, for $725,000. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,048 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $425,000 in 2009.

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393 N Point Road #A4104396 $1,500,000 Diane Hager

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2136 Bayou Road #C7202210 $1,495,000 Richard Van Houten

6332 Midnight Pass Rd # 6232B #A3997638 $1,150,000 Klaus Lang

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639 N Macewen Drive #A4104244 $1,045,000 Karen Landis

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Alterations Seawall/Dock Remodel Re-roof Mechanical Re-roof Re-roof Mechanical Re-roof Mechanical

Richard Glass Fred Gerigery Robert Williamson Beverly Scott, trustee Doug Mansfield Michael Ortiz Linda Radhe Jane Alderman, trustee Michael Halflants Poindexter Johnson

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Jay Dockendorf, trustee Helen Raibourn, trustee Mary Miller Dennis Aster, trustee Jay Dockendorf, trustee John Miller John Cardasis, trustee William Lane Jimmy Mayne Donald Babcock, trustee

$80,822 $75,000 $75,000 $68,813 $56,280 $42,967 $39,000 $38,500 $34,741 $32,500

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Avenida De Cortez

R.G. Biv Investments LLC sold the Unit D condominium at 5204 Avenida De Cortez to Virgil Keith, of Severna Park, Md., Dean Albany, of Baltimore, and Keith Mills, of Linthicum Heights, Md., for $550,000.

Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,433 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $623,000 in 2007.

Island Reef

Robin Rude, of Marble Head, Mass., sold the Unit 403-G condominium at 8773 Midnight Pass Road to Anthony Mazzullo and Marygrace Ferrando, of Fairport, N.Y., for $342,500. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,303 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $173,300 in 1993.

Peppertree Bay

William and Sharon Malone, of Goshen,

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1350 Main Street #A4103769 $8,000 Lisa Gullick

17155 Horizon Lane #D5900822 $239,000 Debi Benson

25330 Durango Court #C7200049 $169,000 Sherrie Philips

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5380 Hyland Hills Avenue #A4104375 $199,000 Lee Byron and Sue Keal

4320 Dresden Lane #A4104227 $160,000 Sara Ann Leicht

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REAL ESTATE / FROM 23A Ind., sold their Unit 113 condominium at 1136 W. Peppertree Lane to Douglas and Diane Hauck, of Bradenton, for $325,000.

Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 975 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $114,900 in 1989.

Ocean Beach

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold the home at 4576 Higel Ave. to Siesta Key Holdings LLC for $302,000. Built in 1964, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,605 square feet of living area.

White Sands Village

Terrence Chubb, of Concord Township, Ohio, sold his Unit 106 condominium at 5683 Midnight Pass Road to Lido Key 772 LLC for $215,000. Built in 1975, it has one bedroom, one bath and 797 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $255,000 in 2004.

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two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,332 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $245,000 in 2000.

Stoneybrook at Palmer Ranch

Charles Boone Jr., of Sarasota, sold his home at 4264 Balmoral Way to Noel Alvarez and Beatriz Garcia, of Missouri City, Texas, for $310,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,388 square feet of living area.

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Bernice Cook, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 8332 Canary Palm Court to David and Anne Robinson, of Cumberland Center, Maine, for $280,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $180,000 in 1995.

Villagewalk

Bank of America sold the home at 5320 Hunt Club Way to Darrel Reece, of Sarasota, for $720,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,062 square feet of living area.

Michael and Karen Naffah, of Canfield, Ohio, sold their home at 5514 Modena Place to Valerie Woodger, trustee, of Raleigh, N.C., for $275,000. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,534 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $197,500 in 2003.

Charles and Nancy Wolfe, of Watertown, Conn., sold their home at 7552 Pesaro Drive to Mary Freitas, of Sarasota, for $269,900.

Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,534 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,900 in 2003.

Carol Bowman, of Venice, sold her home at 5793 Ivrea Drive to Charles and Diane Kenny, of Sarasota, for $240,000.

Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,693 square feet of living area.

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Michael and Sharon Doyle, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4021 Las Palmas Way to Robert and Woomee Yu, of Tampa, for $1.2 million. Built in 1989, it has six bedrooms, seven baths, a pool and 6,444 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 1999.

Silver Oak

Dustin Pointer, of Sarasota, sold the home at 7455 Ridge Road to Jesse and Jennifer Salber, of Charlotte, N.C., for $408,600. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,111 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $300,000 in 2003.

Eugenia Randolph, of Osprey, sold her home at 4171 Corte La Vis to Lawrence and Judith Wergeles, of East Meadow, N.Y., for $349,500. Built in 1990, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,905 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 2003.

Steven Jones, of Evanston, Ill., sold his home at 6804 Avenida Marbella to Nicholas Beneke, of Sarasota, for $295,000.

Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms,

Douglas and Catherine Bateman, of St. Joseph, Ind., sold their Unit 801 condominium at 7022 Prosperity Circle to Trevor White and Koren O’Donnell, of New York City, for $250,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,045 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $395,000 in 2005.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold the Unit 26 condominium at 7360 Mara Vista Drive to Gloria and Ronald Fields, of Sarasota, for $225,000. Built in 1993, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,106 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $440,000 in 2005.

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+ Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board Sarasota residents Michelle Crabtree and Alan Maio were recently elected to the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.

Crabtree is a third-generation Sarasota resident and a broker associate for Michael Saunders & Co. She is a former president of the Women’s Council of Realtors and participates in the 2014 Florida State Realtors Leadership Academy. She is also a Habitat Sarasota volunteer, having worked on several houses.

Maio, a 30-year local resident, is a retired principal at Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. and oversaw the planning and pre-construction process at the local, county, state and water management district level. He has served as vice chairman of the Sarasota County Code Enforcement Board, chairman of Sarasota County Zoning Appeals and chairman of the Sarasota County Planning Commission.

+ Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network Tom Shults, a shareholder with the Sarasota law firm Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A., was recently elected chairman of the Florida Law Network during the network’s annual meeting at the Longboat Key Club.

The Florida Law Network is made up of 13 independent law firms consisting of more than 500 lawyers practicing throughout the state.

Shults is board certified by the Florida Bar as a civil trial lawyer and holds the highest peer rating (AV) from the independent attorney-rating agency, MartindaleHubbell. He is the past chairman of the Florida Bar Code and Rules of Evidence Committee and presently serves on the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee.

+ Public relations practitioner earns certification Suzanne Dameron, APR, CPRC of the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC). Dameron now joins an elite group of fewer than 90 practitioners throughout the state who demonstrate the highest

level of professionalism and advanced consultation skills in the practice of public relations.

Dameron is an alumna of Eckerd College and graduated with a B.A. in English. She taught English as a Second Language for 10 years in the U.S. and Italy.

She began working in public relations in 2000 and currently is the principal of Lime Communications, a public relations and marketing agency with a focus on nonprofits, health and the environment.

+ All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members All Faiths Food Bank welcomes two staff members this year in its development department.

Director of Senior Development Denise Cotler joins the Food Bank team in this newly created position to help manage corporate and private donor relationships.

Mand and Cotler Cotler previously served as director of development for the Jewish Housing Council Foundation, associate director for the American Cancer Society and development associate for The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

Elaina Mand fills the development coordinator position as liaison for community benefit events and food drives.

Mand comes to the Food Bank from the Kobernick House, having moved to Sarasota just two years ago from South Carolina.

Both will help produce the Food Bank’s upcoming signature fundraising events, Cooking with Class and Bowls of Hope.

“We are so happy to make them both a part of the Food Bank family,” said Sandra Frank, CEO of All Faiths Food Bank. “They bring skills and experience to help the Food Bank grow with the needs of the community, and increase our potential to engage both supporters and the number of families who struggle with hunger.”

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SEPT. 2 - 18 REOPENING

11:30AM FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

130962

8AM - 5PM DAILY

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REMAINS OPEN

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SARASOTA OBSERVER

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Serving “Key” People Since 1949

by Heather Merriman | Black Tie Editor

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the sixth annual East Meets West Regional Business Expo Sept. 3, at Robarts Arena, in Sarasota. More than 600 people attended the event, at which they mingled with professionals from both Sarasota and Manatee counties and learned about nearly 90 local businesses exhibited at the event.

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6519 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key

941-349-1311

Full service bar & drive thru package window

(Located on south side of building).

Free hot dogs steamed in Sauerkraut ready at noon every Saturday!!!

Open 7 days a week ~ 365 days a year 10:00 A.M. ~ 2:30 A.M. Weekly Sunday 12 noon ~ 2:30 A.M. 90318

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Don and Ellen Furlong with Chuck Wolbert

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Above: Clyde Funderburk and Matt Fisher

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Karen Bell and Robin Eurich clown around.

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SEPT. 15th

SEPT. 24th

OCT. 1st

Tide Table Sponsored By CANNONS MARINA:

When you want to see your best.

941-365-9700 2020 S. Tamiami Trail

Paul J Strom, Jr., M.D.

Sarasota, Florida 34239

Marker 4 Restaurant Marker 4 Restaurant

941 786 3291

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1 Reservations Recommended • 5104 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-1423 • www.cafegabbiano.com

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LUNCH & DINNER marina V EDAILY N I C E ’ SCASUAL WAT E Rrestaurant F RO N T L A N D M A R K SINCE 1976.

TAVERN MENU AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS

tavern

MOTHER’S DAY tavern RESERVATIONS LUNCH & DINNER DAILY by phone or online CASUAL TAVERN MENU

LUNCH & DINNER marina restaurant DAILY CASUAL TAVERN MENU AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS

w w w . c r o wDOWNSTAIRS snest-venice.com MOTHER’S DAY AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS www.crowsnest-venice.com by phone or online w w w. c r ow s n e s t - ve n i c e . c o m

NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD AT ITS BEST! Mon.-Thurs. 11:30-9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30-9:30 pm Open Sundays 5-9pm • 5157 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-2323 • www.sarasotalobsterpot.com THE KEY’S BEST HAPPY HOUR AND DINNER SPECIALS! Serving Daily 11am-9pm • Happy Hour 3-7pm Indoor & Outdoor Dining. Enjoy our Covered Patio 8865 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key 941-349-2280 SIESTA KEY’S MOST AFFORDABLE KID FRIENDLY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT! Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner • 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd. 941-349-3885 • www.captaincurts.com HAPPY HOUR DAILY • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2-For-1 Daiquiris 3-7pm • Lunch Specials Mon.-Fri. 5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key • 325 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands 300 W.Venice Ave,Venice 941-349-8697 • www.daiquirideck.com

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Happy Hour 3-6 Every Day & Waterfront Dining Located at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina 509 N Tamiami Tr, Venice, FL (Next to the US-41 Bridge)

*Seafood Saturday *Sunday Fun-Day *Cheeseburger in Paradise All Day Long *Taco Tuesday *Chicken Wing Wednesday *Mermaid Night (Ladies Night) *Friday Night Fish Fry *You Hook ‘Em & We’ll Cook ‘Em Check Out Our Website for Details

LUNCH & DINNER DAILY CASUAL TAVERN MENU AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS CONSISTENTLY VOTED VENICE’S BEST RESTAURANT

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SIESTA KEY

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Nickie Hartsock, Richard Bass and Susan Fletcher

V E N I C E ’ S WAT E R F RO N T L A N D M A R K SINCE 1976.

FOOD AND FUN FOR ALL AGES Lunch & Dinner Served from 11:30 am Live Entertainment 7 Days a Week • 1600 Harbor Drive S. 941-488-1456 • www.sharkysonthepier.com

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Gary Tibbetts with Kelly, a sulphur-crested cockatoo from Save Our Seabirds

LUNCH & DINNER DAILY CASUAL TAVERN MENU AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS CONSISTENTLY VOTED VENICE’S BEST RESTAURANT

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

OBSERVER WEATHER

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Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer’s Facebook page.

TEMPERATURES

Record Temperatures High

Low

High

Low

Wednesday, Sept. 3

96

80

96 (2014)

65 (1984)

Thursday, Sept. 4

89

75

97 (1948)

64 (1947)

Friday, Sept. 5

89

73

96 (1923)

69 (1960)

Saturday, Sept. 6

90

73

96 (1923)

66 (1927)

Sunday, Sept. 7

89

74

98 (1970)

61 (1960)

Monday, Sept. 8

89

73

96 (1991)

65 (1960)

Tuesday, Sept. 9

88

74

95 (1948)

65 (1997)

AVERAGE GULF WATER TEMPERATURE: 88 RAINFALL

SUNRISE / SUNSET

Wednesday, Sept. 3

0.35

Thursday, Sept. 4

0.02

Friday, Sept. 5

0.00

Saturday, Sept. 6

0.00

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Friday, Sept. 12

7:14a

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7:15a

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09-11-14

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Items Under $200 For Sale

Pools/Spas

30” GE Profile stainless steel gas cooktop.

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

Antique Chairs (3): Oak, fiddleback, cane bottoms.

Great condition. $99.00 Sarasota 941-923-4182.

BEADING SUPPLIES. Tools, beads, storage containers, books all for $50.00. Call 941-225-5784

HOT TUBS - Slim Spas - Fiberglass Pools.

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

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

HORIZONTAL BARREL Composter; good condition, $50.00 OBO. 941-356-6355.

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.

941-952-1097.

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

OBO. 941-925-0925.

SLIDE PROJECTOR: Kodak Carousel Slide Projector 600, auto focus, remote, case, 4/trays.

Excellent. $100. 941-379-4643.

ANTIQUE COUCH from Vermont, in excellent condition, $200. (941) 924−5093.

LIONEL TRAIN switch tracks $50. Please call, (941) 323−9417.

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

Autos For Sale Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 2008 Honda Accord EX, 70K/miles, ex. cond. $12988 2006 Volkswagon Beetle Convertible, 80K/miles, Auto, leather, beige/beige, $9988 2005 Toyota Tundra Pickup, 1 owner, Florida vehicle, only 46K/miles, man. trans. $11,988 2012 Nisson Versa, 31K/miles, like new, $10988 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 2007 Honda Odyssey EXL, $10988 2006 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid, like new cond. $13988 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Dura-Max/Allison, like new, $13988 2003 Buick Century Custom, like new, leather, $4588 2004 Honda CR-V EX, like new, $9988 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD, Florida car, $12988 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 2008 Toyota Yaris, fuel efficient, $7988 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited, like new cond., Michelins, sunroof, $9988 2008 GMC Envoy Denali, AWD, like new, $13988 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.

Personals *ADOPTION*: AT-Home-Mom, Devoted Dad. Financially Secure, LOVE, Laughter, Music awaits baby. Expenses paid. FLBar 42311.

1-800-552-0045. *Lisa & Kenny*

Storage

Things To Do GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES

LONGBOAT KEY: Northern end, sunny, spacious, desireable, 2BR/2BA, furnished condo. Great rental. Steps to private beach, heated pool, tennis, docks available. $328,800. 973-652-4444.

JUST $185 PER PERSON ***

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

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

Courtyard, double garage, laundry, unfinished studio (for additional 1BD/1BA). Location! $224,000 (352) 405−1325 bit.ly/1qOntzC

Homes For Sale DISTRESSED SHORT SALE. $499,000. Grand 3BR/3BA. Pool/spa. Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677 TRUE 4BR+DEN, 3BA/2.5CG, Built 2006.

Accented with pillars, crown moulding, landscaping, granite. $350,000. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

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

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

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

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

FOR RESERVATIONS,

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

Real Estate Wanted

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

For Qualified Waiting Clients

Business Opportunities

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

Help Wanted LONGBOAT KEY: P/T RECEPTIONIST. Computer knowledge, phone skills, experience necessary.

941-915-5575 (evenings).

HAIR CUTTERY is seeking Stylists in Sarasota.

Build your clientele with no worries...$10 an hour guarantee for first 90 days! Earn up to 50% commission from Day 1! Must have a FL Cosmetology license. Call Tammy today at 386−218−4109 or check out www.haircuttery.com/careers POOL ATTENDANT: P/T weekends.

No experience necessary − will train.

Longboat Key Condo.

Saturday and Sunday, 7a.m−3:30p.m.

Holidays, etc. Retirees welcomed.

Call 941−383−5319 (M−F) to arrange an interview.

WATER /FIRE /MOLD TECHNICIANS APPLICANTS NEED AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN WATER EXTRACTION AND BUILDING STABILIZATION OR TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. WE HAVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN SARASOTA, AND MANATEE COUNTIES. MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, CELL PHONE, PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST. EMAIL RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO: APPLY@SVMASTER.NET OR FAX TO 239−425−0179. WWW.SVMRESTORATIONS.COM

Flooring

Condos/Apts. For Rent SIESTA KEY. Fall is here. Rates are falling.

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

Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal. Furnished. Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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

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

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Please mention code “PEL” when making your reservation.

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

Call 941-907-8141.

2BD/2BA SIESTA KEY: $2000 mth, 1yr. lse req.

Sunrise Cove, BAY and GULF VIEWS, Corner PH, 2 min. walk to Turtle Bch and restaurants!

Tile, granite, W/D in unit, 2 pools, spa, tennis, gym, sauna. Call Ingrid 941 539−6233.

FIND IT! in the

Classifieds

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

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

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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

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

Condos For Sale

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

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

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

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

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

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BEADING SUPPLIES: Tools, beads, storage containers, books. All for $50.00. Call 941-225-5784.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals LONGBOAT KEY, Aquarius Club: Beautiful Gulf view. 2BR/2BA, 1700/sq.ft., tennis. 3/mo. month minimum. 504-251-7856.

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

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

Home Improvement/ Remodeling FULL KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured.

Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

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

REDECORATING OR REORGANIZING PROJECT???

With my free time and your spare dime we can get the mission accomplished! Contact “Nancy’s Niche” at 941-224-8376 for free 1-hour consultation.

Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

CUSTOM PAINTING, Wallpaper Removal.

Quality work at a reasonable price.

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

941-323-5074.

RICK STEAKLEY PAINTING. Interior/Exterior.

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

30+/years experience. References available.

Free Estimates.

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

Pet Services DOGGY HOTEL/GROOMING. 24 Hour Daycare.

FREE Daycare with groom (we are the best).

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

Professional Services

PEPPERTREE BAY, Siesta Key: 2BR/2BA, upstairs unit, Gulf views. Turnkey furnished, garage. Available November, $3800. Lisa Beach Agent, 941-374-9133 or E-mail: llblab@aol.com

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

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.

Adult Care Services HOUSEKEEPER, COOK, COMPANION Sparkling clean home, great meals, companionship and transportation to doctor’s appintments, shopping or entertainment. $17/hour. Call, 941-706-2588 or 941-321-2405 (evenings).

Estate * Antiques * Collectibles Artwork * Jewelry * Furniture 941-923-3597

Property Management LANDLORD ALERT!! We have Tenant’s!!!

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

This week’s Crossword answers

PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL CARE IN YOUR HOME. Offering non-medical and medical care developed and designed for your wants and needs. Includes: Homemaking, errands, doctor’s visits, transportation, meal prep in conjunction with special dietary needs & medication supervision (plus so much more). For more details call 941.377.4465 or visit our website at www.EldercareSarasota.com or E-mail us at: EldercareSRQ@aol.com. Lic# 30211372, Bonded and Insured.

Air Conditioning

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

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

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

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

State Lic. CBC1259788.

2014

This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. Mother bee was happy with daddy bee. He was perpetually busy and every morning she would give him a new honeydo list!

2. When a male polar bear and a female polar bear get together, we see romance on ice and a demonstration of real animal magnetism.

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BOAT SERVICES

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DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

CERTIFIED & INSURED

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DRYER START A FIRE!

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Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

724-1395

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New Deluxe Rollers Will Make Your Doors Roll Better Than Ever Call Mark 928-2263 proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

Mercy’s Cleaning Service We Use Organic Products

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Licensed • Free Estimates

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

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Stroll down a short path to the sand sand and and walk walk for for miles! miles! This This prominent prominent custom home with almost 7,000 sq. sq. ft. ft. of of living living area area and and forever forever sunset sunset views is poised at the end of a quiet quiet cul-de-sac. cul-de-sac. Custom Custom built built by by the the dedeveloper of Tortoise Estates, it features features aa wonderful wonderful open open fl floor oor plan plan with with 4 bedroom suites and Gulf views views from from almost almost every every room. room. An An elevator elevator - style, motor driven “Elevett” serves serves all all 33 levels levels of of the the home. home. Large Large terterraces and a wonderful gulf-side pool pool are are featured. featured. $3,400,000 $3,400,000

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MLS#4100421 $2,299,000

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5330 Siesta Cove Drive – $2,299,000

Trust THE REALTOR WITH PROVEN RESULTS NEW PRICE

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458 Island Circle – $1,225,000

Spectacular bay front Key West-style home near Siesta Beach.

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Furniture maker Pat Pettit is turning her old wood scraps into art.

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at Pettit’s hands are her most valuable piece of equipment.

In a woodshop outfitted with power tools, hardware and enough lumber to build a yacht, it’s Pettit’s hands that get the job done.

Her fingers are long, tough

and unadorned. Her nails are unpainted and clipped to a sensible length. When Pettit, a retired furniture-maker, speaks, she rests her palms in her lap as if to give them a break from years of sawing, sanding, ham-

mering and staining.

Asked to describe her long career in the custom furniture business, the 62-year-old Sarasota resident routinely falls back on this one remark: “I worked with my hands.”

Like Pettit, the statement is understated. For four decades she used her hands to build some of the finest furniture in Sarasota.

Many of her pieces — chests, cabinets, tables and beds — are now family heirlooms.

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I can be more playful. I’m not working to someone’s specifications.

I walk into my workspace and see where it takes me.

— Pat Pettit on her jump from making furniture to making art wooden canvas and then coated the assemblage with black house paint to achieve a textured, monochromatic effect.

Pettit’s longtime friends and clients were not surprised to see the pragmatic furniture-maker take a stab at making art for art’s sake.

“There are artists who have creativity, and then there are artists who have creativity and can still make substantial things that last,” says Kate Korp, Courtesy photos Pat Pettit’s “Minimalist Quadrilateral Forms” received an a painter, printmaker and honorable mention in an art show last year at Art Center Sarasota. retired State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota A New Jersey native, Pettit had this time as a wood sculptor. art teacher. “One thing you no formal training when she got Four years ago, the artisan can count on with Pat is that her her hands on a stack of old cy- found herself staring at boxes of artistic skills are as extraordinary press boards tossed outside of shop scraps; hundreds of castoff as her craftsmanship.”

St. Martha Catholic Church in pieces squirreled away like dusty At first Pettit was hesitant downtown Sarasota. Her mother keepsakes. Sometimes she kept to show off her collage. After was a seamstress. Her sister was pieces for their texture, some- spending so many years builda quilter and her father built times for their color and some- ing functional, high-end furnimodel trains, so Pettit figured times for their shape. ture, she feared her new foray she also had a natural inclina“The stuff that landed on the into abstract sculpture might be tion to make things from scratch. floor intrigued me,” Pettit says. viewed as frivolous. Was she the She built a long low credenza “A lot of ’em were too nice to only person who saw beauty in and sold the piece to a friend; throw out.” random woodcuttings and gathe commission launched a long She created her first wood col- rage “doo-hickeys,” as she often successful career as a furniture- lage using scraps and found ob- refers to them? maker –– first as one half of Pet- jects, including corrugated cardMuch to the artist’s delight, tit Fine Furniture with then-hus- board, woven wallpaper, cabinet friends and family loved the band Bill Pettit, and later on her knobs, nails, clothespins, wash- work, and soon Pettit was workown, as a one-woman operation. ers, a slotted spoon, a metal ing on a follow-up piece, a wal“I learned by doing,” she says. chain and tools pulled from her nut relief sculpture sectioned off “I had no formal training.” father’s sail maker’s kit. She ar- into squares.

Now semi-retired, Pettit is ranged the objects into a loose Unlike the first work, Pettit learning by doing all over again, pattern, glued them to a large meticulously mapped out her

second wall sculpture. She cut each square and embellishment to fit the canvas and then applied a lacquer to the walnut to create a kind of wooden crazy quilt. She titled the work “Minimalist Quadrilateral Forms” and entered it in an art show at Art Center Sarasota, where it nabbed an honorable mention –– her first real kudos as an artist.

She quickly created a third piece depicting faces in a long rectangular box. When it sold for close to $500, Petit felt a tinge of validation as an artist.

“Her craft is just impeccable,” says Emma Thurgood, exhibitions coordinator at Art Center Sarasota. “The wood she chooses and the way she finishes it, it’s kind of like collaging with wood.

Her pieces are always something to talk about, particularly her abstracts. They’re so intricate.”

Thurgood likens Pettit’s work to that of 20th century feminist sculptor Louise Nevelson, who was revered in the 1950s for her monochromatic wooden wall pieces crafted from recycled and found materials.

Like Nevelson, Pettit, who has two grown sons, is fiercely independent. Take, for example,

the home she purchased seven years ago on Wilkinson Road. A one-story fixer-upper, Pettit immediately started ripping the house apart when she moved in. She laid the tile floor. She installed the trim carpentry. She built a new kitchen, refinished old doors and restored the terrazzo floors. When the work was done, and her vision complete, she hired a contractor to build a 300-sqaure-foot studio in her backyard.

“It’s not air-conditioned, so this time of year I work mostly in the morning,” she says. “I’ll take out my boxes of scraps, start digging through them and wait for something to suggest itself.”

Pettit’s “In the Loop” was inspired by Picasso’s cubist faces.

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The many stages of Amanda Heisey

by Marty Fugate | Contributing Writer As Shakespeare once said, “All the world is a stage.” The multitalented Amanda Heisey would agree. You may have seen her on some of our local stages in productions of “Steel Magnolias,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Harvey” and “Talking With … ” Her performing-arts talents include acting, singing, dancing and a wicked gift for accents. But Heisey’s creativity doesn’t stop there. The Kansas City, Mo., native put her University of Missouri journalism degree to work at our family of publications as the former Web editor for the Business Observer. Today, she’s the communications manager for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. Her cross-disciplinary talents definitely come in handy there. Her love for art and creativity in every form does, too. Our readers can get a taste of Heisey’s creativity in the upcoming production of “Lend Me a Tenor,” which opened Sept. 10, at The Players Theatre.

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“From my own perspective, I love that I get to not be myself on stage. In real life you’re stuck in one personality; on stage you can be anybody, from an ancient wizard to a showgirl. As a kid, I always dreamed of being British. ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ made my dream came true. In ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,’ I got to be a badass con artist. Who doesn’t secretly want to be a con artist? The best thing was, I didn’t really cheat anybody and have that on my conscience. In ‘Harvey,’ I played a nurse from a 1940s insane asylum. In ‘Talking With …’ I played a crazy actress who belongs in an asylum. I’ve been so many different people in the last year, and that’s fun.

“From an audience point of view, it’s just a great way to forget your troubles.

You know how you feel at the movies where you lose yourself in somebody else’s life for a few hours? You get the same thing from live theater, but more so. There’s an energy going on between

actors and audience you only feel in a live performance.

Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, live theater gets you out yourself and puts you into somebody else’s shoes. Either way, the experience can be transformative.”

What can we expect at ‘Lend Me a Tenor?’

“It’s a hilarious contemporary farce along the lines of ‘Noises Off.’ There are slamming doors, mix-ups, mistaken identities and lots of physical comedy, which I love. For me, it’s kind of like a musical without the music. It’s a revival of the hit production five years ago. I’m one of two actors who weren’t in the original show. I’m starting from scratch, and I’m having a blast.”

Her origins as an actor ...

“It all started in third grade after I saw my best friend perform as a lady bug. I thought that was so amazingly cool. I begged my parents to let me go to the same musical theater summer camp that she went to — and they actually said yes. After that, I constantly auditioned and performed in every school show I could, all the way through high school, and also did summer programs. I was in choir, chamber singers, high school rep theater and drama club. I was even the drama club president during my senior year. I was hooked on theater.”

Most memorable accents ...

“Just this year alone, I got to do a Southern accent for ‘Steel Magnolias’ and a British accent for ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’ The nature of that production was we had to stay in character and talk to people in the lobby, so I’d still be speaking in a British accent.

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Where are you from? Have you been to such and such a pub?’ I couldn’t spoil the illusion, naturally, so I’d laugh it off and change the subject. The Deep South drawl in ‘Steel Magnolias’ was also fun.

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Advice to the Sarasota arts community ...

“We have an amazing cultural audience here: so supportive, so dedicated, so aware. My only tiny bit of advice is to get outside your comfort zone. If you love going to plays, try going to a gallery. If visual art is your thing, see a play occasionally. Stretch your boundaries.

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A businessman who loved to fly, Bill was a musical philanthropist who also founded the Schmidt Vocal Competition, which awarded monetary prizes and scholarships to talented high school students. It was the Bill Schmidt touch: gentle and loving, going far beyond the finances to be sure these students were followed, nurtured and properly trained in their craft. That’s rare in musical competitions.

Bill died a few weeks ago but, except for the deep vacuum he left for his family and friends, his spirit of giving was so strong that he’s still very much alive in those he touched. That spirit was positively glowing this past weekend when his widow brought Bill’s beloved American Spiritual Ensemble to Sarasota to blow out the walls of the William E. Schmidt Auditorium at the Sarasota Opera.

This group of big beautifully voiced professional opera singers from all over the continent had only about 20 people onstage, but the sound they made filled the heavens. Returning here after making numerous recordings and touring Europe and the United States, The American Spiritual Ensemble proved it is, indeed, filled with the spirit. Under the excellent

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Starting at the rear of the Schmidt Auditorium and making their way down the aisles to the stage, the group’s vocals sent chills down spines from wall to wall. The varied but somewhat sedate (it was, after all, a memorial concert) program featured soloists from within the group whose individual voices gave us more than an inkling of why this ensemble is so rich in musicianship and sound.

Among the standouts was countertenor Matthew Truss, whose rich, full-bodied soprano voice is among the finest I’ve heard of the current crop of singers in this particular vocal category. Soprano Rebecca Farley, a young winner of the Schmidt Competition who was making her first appearance with the ensemble, made a lovely contribution to the soprano section as both a soloist and chorus member.

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There were short but extremely sweet speeches by Richard Russell, Stephanie Sundine and Melissa Burtless, representing Sarasota Opera, as well as McCorvey and Casiana Schmidt. Each showed a different aspect of Bill Schmidt’s life and love.

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