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Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

In addition to developing a master plan for a vast swath of bayfront land, the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 group is taking on another substantial challenge: constructing that vision by community consensus.

Michael Klauber, the leader of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, says

the current level of participation in that process is unprecedented for the past 30 years — 17 community organizations have signed off on the group’s visioning process for city-owned bayfront land. On Monday and Tuesday, the group held a pair of town hall-style meetings, allow-

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The staff and residents at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated the first resident to become a member of the centennial club. Dr. Morris Katz invited everyone to help him celebrate his 100th birthday Tuesday with cake and beverages. Katz was feeling great on his birthday and said he plans on hitting the links Thursday for nine holes of golf. With 100 years’ worth of birthday celebrations, Katz has had his share of birthday cake. He said he likes any kind, “as long as I’m celebrating.”

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ing hundreds of new voices to join that conversation.

The response from the public was significant, with residents filling the Sarasota Garden Club to offer insight on the future of the bayfront land. Now, Bayfront 20:20 is working to incorporate that insight into its work to pro-

duce a vision acceptable to the broad coalition it has assembled.

Working with the endorsement of the City Commission, Bayfront 20:20 is hoping to produce a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding

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by Jessica Salmond | Staff Writer

SUNDAY SERVICE Storeowners in Sarasota County can’t sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

A patron sits down at a restaurant, ready to indulge in the Sunday brunch essentials, washed down with a tangy bloody mary. But, because it’s before noon in Sarasota County, the customer must choose a non-alcoholic beverage to accompany his meal.

Alcohol consumption and sales begin at 7 a.m. every other day of the week in the county; the noon time on Sunday has been the only outlier in the county code since 1982. The code applies to purchasing alcohol in grocery stores, serving alcohol on charter boat trips and selling alcoholic breakfast beverages in restaurants.

The rule is leftover from ages past. Often known as “blue laws,” these codes reflected a desire, at one time, to uphold religious standards by banning the sale of items such as alcohol or cars on Sunday.

Collier, Lee, Manatee and

Charlotte counties do not have later alcohol sales times on Sundays, which sends some people out of Sarasota for their drinks.

Devin Rutkowski, owner of the Blue Rooster restaurant in the Rosemary District, first brought what he calls a competitive disadvantage for Sarasota businesses to county commissioners’ attention through emails in June.

When he asked why the code had been unchanged since it was written, he couldn’t get an answer.

“It’s commonsense to be consistent with sister counties,” Rutowski said. “Our major industry is hospitality and tourism.”

Visit Sarasota County also communicated with the county through emails in support of the code change.

“It’s not the biggest issue in

the world, but it’s time to fix it,” Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County, told the Sarasota Observer. She said she’d gotten similar complaints from hotels and restaurants. “You have to give the Blue Rooster credit for getting the ball rolling.”

The Siesta Key Oyster Bar has found a way around the

law — by giving out complimentary breakfast beverages with a Sunday brunch purchase. SKOB’s brunch, served from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., offers two free mimosas, bloody marys or screwdrivers with the purchase of a breakfast menu item.

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BAYFRONT / FROM PAGE 1A the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The group is also looking at how adjoining private properties, such as the former Quay site, could fit into the overall vision for the area.

Right now, Klauber stresses, the group is working from the 10,000-foot view. It doesn’t want to get mired in the specifics of what goes where, opting instead to search for a series of guiding principles with community support. That, Klauber said, can help guide the eventual development of the land.

To assist in the process, Bayfront 20:20 brought in HR&A Advisors, a New York-based real estate and economic development consulting firm that has guided similar public-private partnerships. HR&A Vice Chairwoman Candace Damon outlined six guiding principles based on its initial work: aspiration, activation, cultural heritage, bayfront/ natural assets, connectivity and sustainability (see box, right).

Although there was a variety of feedback offered, attendees generally endorsed those principles.

Another message also attracted broad community support: This was an opportunity on which the city needed to capitalize.

“This project will outlive me — it will probably outlive my kids,” Sarasota resident Henry Porter II said. “So it’s important to have this conversation now, so we’re focusing on the future and not just on what our present needs are.”

The term “world-class” was frequently thrown around at the meetings, particularly regarding Sarasota’s cultural institutions.

Porter emphasized the need to create a destination that ap-

MODEST PROPOSALS Although this week’s meetings were focused on developing a series of community principles for developing the bayfront land, some attendees couldn’t resist offering ideas for amenities. Some of the ideas for the land included: • Open park space • Van Wezel expansion • Sarasota Orchestra building • Outdoor performance space/ amphitheater/band shell • Water taxis • Trolleys • Underground/off-site parking • Bait shop • Bike trails • Boardwalk • Docking facilities • Restaurants and retail pealed to a diverse set of interests with the ability to survive in the long-term. Above all, he wanted people to think big.

“Every time a guest comes, I don’t want them asking me to take them to the beach,” Porter said. “I want them to say, ‘Take me to the bayfront.’”

Jason and Laine Nixon own a property on Fourth Street, less than a half-mile from the cityowned bayfront land. Although they were aware of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20’s work, they came to a meeting to learn the specifics of the visioning process — and what might eventually be built.

“I think we were always very curious what would come here,” Laine Nixon said. “We would love to make it feel more interconnected.”

Interconnectivity was a recurring theme in the public’s conversations, Damon said. She now believes the connectivity principle is the most important to Sarasota residents. The level of engagement fostered by Bayfront 20:20 was encouraging to the Nixons, but they now want to see that feedback properly taken into consideration.

Damon said she was encouraged by the energy at the meetings. Although the conversation often strayed from the validity of the principles to specific amenities that could come to the bayfront, the consultants were happy with the response.

“I thought we had a great, robust conversation tonight that is going to inform some refining of the principles,” Damon said following Monday’s meeting.

Attendees were so engaged that Bayfront 20:20 leaders cut conversations short to wrap things up in a timely manner.

Damon said she hoped to keep that energy going via social media. Already, the group has developed a hashtag, #CanYouSeeIt, that it encourages interested parties to use on Facebook and Twitter.

In January, Bayfront 20:20 leaders are slated to present their findings to the City Commission.

In the meantime, the group will continue to hold community meetings in the coming months in pursuit of more precise principles. If all goes according to plan, Klauber said, it will be the first step toward a lasting legacy for the city.

“Almost 100 years ago, John Ringling had a vision for a cultural institution on the bayfront, which is now the Ringling campus,” Klauber said. “One hundred years later, it’s our turn.”

GUIDING LIGHT Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is working on a series of core values that can be used to guide the development of bayfront land near the Van Wezel. Here are the core values outlined

by Bayfront 20:20 leaders — and the design principles in the city’s 2007 Cultural Park Master Plan, which sought to develop the same land.

CORE VALUES • Aspiration: Making the bayfront an iconic destination that builds on the city’s cultural institutions and natural environment.

• Activation: Creating recreational programming and urban amenities to allow for the active usage of the bayfront at all times of the day, year-round.

• Cultural heritage: Embracing and enhancing the bayfront’s identity as a world-class cultural destination.

• Bayfront/natural assets: Reserving publicly accessible open space along the bayfront for future generations.

• Connectivity: Connecting the bayfront to various neighborhoods throughout Sarasota.

• Sustainability: Ensuring the development of the bayfront can survive in the long-term, both from a financial and environmental perspective.

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A 3-D model outlines the vision in the city’s 2007 master plan.

2007 DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Create a family-oriented recreational Bayfront Park for all Sarasotans that includes fishing, walking, biking, jogging and allows for special events.

• Create pedestrian connections across Tamiami Trail to adjacent neighborhoods and to downtown.

• Establish an identifiable “front door” image on Tamiami Trail.

• Utilize 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts to provide direct access to the bayfront as extensions of the city grid and celebrate how they meet the bay.

• Parking and service should be shared, hidden and supported by public transportation.

• Provide a mix of uses that enhance the cultural experience.

• Celebrate the bay as Sarasota’s greatest asset

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More land, more units, According to informano problem. tion presented during a Although some resiSept. 9 community workdents oppose new develshop, the homes will range — number of opment in their neighborfrom 2,842 to 5,175 square additional acres hoods, residents of Palmer feet and will cost between Ranch appear to welcome $180 and $200 per square — maximum the new building planned foot. Of the acreage, 32% number of homes for the area. will remain open space.

Margaret Brading, presiThe developer hopes to — percentage dent of the Palmer Ranch get the plan approved by of acreage to remain Communities Coalition, the county by the spring open space the umbrella organization and break ground by sumfor the neighborhood asmer 2016.

— year of sociations in the commuThe Palmer Ranch DRI expected groundbreaknity, said she’d be happy was approved in 1984. The ing for an increased populaarea has added 205.7 acres tion to support businesses to the development in land nearby. purchases made in 1991, 1999 and 2011.

These are welcome sentiments to In addition to adding more land to the Palmer Ranch Holdings. The develop- development, the developer has added ment company behind the master- approvals for more buildings as well. In planned community is requesting to add November 2013, the Sarasota County 103 acres into its Development of Re- Commission approved a proposal from gional Impact (DRI), the plan that man- Palmer Ranch Holdings to increase the ages land development for the area. amount of units allowed to be built in Although the proposal still needs to Palmer Ranch from 10,500 to 11,550, a get approved by Sarasota County, Taylor 10% increase.

Morrison has a plan for the parcel, which “We add as we feel needed,” said Justin is located west of Honore Avenue and Powell, the agent for Palmer Ranch Holdsouth of Silver Oaks. The homebuilder ings. has a contract, contingent upon the Alex Parnes, president of the Silver county’s approval, to purchase the land Oaks Neighborhood Association, said his to build a gated community with be- community’s only concern is the buffer tween 140 and 170 single-family homes. between his neighborhood and the one

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At the neighborhood workshop, county staff presented the development as having a 20-foot buffer, which would put the two residential areas back to back.

“Back to back is unheard of in Palmer Ranch,” Parnes said.

Parnes offered a comparison with the Silver Oaks estate homes: its 179 homes are on 200 acres. Taylor Morrison’s proposed development, at its maximum, would be 170 homes on 100 acres.

“That’s a lot to squeeze in a lot,” he said.

Parnes said Taylor Morrison has been in communication with Silver Oaks to create a buffer that will allow the communities to be insulated from each other.

“It’s too early to tell if the development will be detrimental,” Parnes said, adding he’s hopeful the developer will continue to work with Silver Oaks in the same cooperative spirit it has demonstrated thus far.

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NEWSBRIEFS + McAllister withdraws from County Commission race On Friday — just less than two weeks before the Nov. 4 election — Steve McAllister withdrew from the Sarasota County Commission race.

McAllister, a write-in candidate for District 2, said he has decided to focus on his work as a filmmaker. He wants to focus on his current project, “Home Free,” a Web series about the homelessness issue in Sarasota.

He said he has no regrets and has enjoyed being involved in the election process.

McAllister said he would possibly run again in the future, when he could get on the ballot instead of being a write-in candidate.

McAllister voiced his support for candidate Alexandra Coe, no party affiliate, for the District 2 seat.

“I feel confident in Alexandra,” he said.

“She has incredible solutions.”

By staying on the ballot, he would be taking away votes from Coe, he said.

+ Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle A Sarasota woman was rescued from her car after driving it into a retention pond Oct. 23.

Robin Olersiak, 54, of Sarasota, was traveling north on McIntosh Road at around 3:26 p.m. After crossing the intersection of Bahia Vista and McIntosh, she drove off the road and into the retention pond on the corner of the intersection, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

David Gaul, 47, of Sarasota, freed Olersiak before the car was completely submerged.

Olersiak told EMS responders and deputies later that she had blacked out before veering off the roadway. She was transported to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, treated and released.

+ New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

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WATER WORLD

by Jessica Salmond | Staff Writer

County works to plug drainage issues High-velocity drainage water caused sediment hills to form in a retention pond in the Landings.

County staff is working to solve an aesthetic drainage issue in a retention pond on Kestral Parkway North, in the Landings neighborhood, caused by an outdated system. Most of the Landings properties were built in the mid-1980s; stormwater systems built before 1994 can be a challenge, said Molly William, a stormwater utility manager for Sarasota County.

“We’re retrofitting some areas to make it better,” William said.

The problem was caused by water flowing from the drainage pipe into the pond at a high velocity, which caused loose sediment on the pond floor to shift into small visible hills, said William.

William and Public Utilities Director Scott Schroyer met with residents from the Landings Friday to discuss some methods the county was using to solve the issue.

In mid-September, staff installed several baffles to slow incoming water.

Baffles are low concrete barriers or staggered bricks installed near the drainage piping to help redirect and slow water.

William said the baffles need to be monitored for at least three to four more months to determine if they are working to keep sediment from shifting.

Baffles are the low-cost option, she said, so staff remains hopeful this meth-

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The velocity of drainage water flowing into the pond on Kestral Parkway North lifted sediment into small hills in the pond. od will solve the problem.

“We’re trusted with public money, so we want to look at low cost,” she said.

In the meantime, the county is already surveying the area for an alternative solution, if needed.

If the baffles don’t do the job, the next option would be installing a sediment sump beneath the asphalt of Kestral Parkway North.

This method is more invasive — and more costly. A custom-made sump — a box that catches sediment — would be installed below the road so that as water drained into the pond, heavier sediment would drop into the box rather than settle in the pond. The sump would have

to be checked and emptied periodically.

One sump can cost more than $50,000, including the mechanism and the installation process.

The county will also install skimmers, which will pick up debris such as trash or leaves from the surface of the water.

Commissioner Nora Patterson, who attended the meeting last week, said the issue hadn’t been addressed sooner because of personnel changes — Schroyer was hired in September, and his first day on the job was Oct. 6. After the meeting, Patterson said she thought everyone was pleased.

“Everything’s going to be on track,” she said.

For one of Sarasota’s most noteworthy sights, visibility has been an issue in recent months.

In 2011, the city teamed with Siemens Building Technologies to retrofit the 98 streetlights on the John Ringling Causeway Bridge with energy-efficient LED lights. Just three years later, many of those lights were failing — and the city was receiving complaints as a result.

About one-third of the lights, provided by local lighting firm Evolucia, went dark, according to city staff. City Public Works Director Doug Jeffcoat said mechanical issues specific to the Evolucia product were causing the light fixtures to fail. That issue was further compounded by the financial struggles of Evolucia.

As of last week, however, Siemens has addressed the problem, Jeffcoat said. On Oct. 22 and 23, the company replaced all 98 LED light fixtures on the bridge. The project came at no cost to the city.

“Siemens has really stepped up in regards to taking care of the issue we were having,” Jeffcoat said. “That’s a tough thing to deal with, but Siemens stepped up and replaced the lights.”

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 Regular City Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.  Siesta Key Village Association meeting — 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Daiquiri Deck, 5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key  Sarasota County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice  Sarasota County Commission meeting — 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, Commission Chambers, County Administration Building, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

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If the code changed to allow alcohol sales before noon, Schmidt said, the restaurant would still offer the free beverages but would possibly consider switching to selling beverages in the future.

It’s not just the business that merchants are losing — the county is losing sales tax revenue, too, Haley said. If people want to do their week’s grocery shopping on Sunday morning, they don’t want to make a second stop later in the day for alcohol. It’s more convenient for them to drive to Manatee County to make their entire grocery purchase, she said.

The law is especially confusing for visitors who want to purchase items before heading out on the water, Haley said.

“We’re supposedly a cosmopolitan destination and we still have an ordinance from the 19th century,” Haley said.

The Sarasota County Commission approved a public hearing Nov. 5 to consider changing the county code to allow alcohol sales at 7 a.m. on Sundays.

If the county chooses to change the ordinance, though, the update would only apply to businesses, restaurants and hotels on unincorporated county land. Municipalities would have to change their own codes before restaurants within city limits, such as the Blue Rooster, could partake.

“It would be great,” said Steve Seiden-

WHAT’S A BLUE LAW? Also called Sunday Laws, these state or local laws ban or restrict some Sunday activities to match religious standards, such as the sale of alcohol or cars. These laws have been around since the Colonial period. Although some counties and states have gotten rid of these laws, others remain.

The Supreme Court ruled blue laws to be constitutional in 1961. The Supreme Court ruled that laws with religious origins are still constitutional if they can serve a secular purpose.

The chief justice at the time, Earl Warren, reasoned that the Sunday blue laws could provide a uniform day of rest for everyone, which coincided with the fact that Sunday is the Christian Sabbath. sticker, owner of Libby’s Café + Bar in Southside Village. “We have a huge demand on Sundays.”

Tom Barwin, city manager, said the city has received occasional complaints about the code but said it will wait and see how the public responds to the county change before making any changes. The city’s code has reflected the countywide alcohol ban on Sundays for about 30 years.

The blue law gives the county a nostalgic feeling, Barwin said. These throwback laws remind him of when he was growing up and most stores were closed all day on Sundays.

“Times are changing,” he said.

SUNDAY SALES

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Here are the times surrounding counties can start selling alcohol on Sundays: Charlotte County: 6 a.m.

Collier County: 7 a.m.

Lee County: 7 a.m.

Manatee County: 7 a.m.

Hillsborough County: 11 a.m.

Sarasota County: Noon

Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s received surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.

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Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity — and problems.

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Above: Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day.

Inset: Vaqueira said she prefers Vamo Drive Park over Wharf Road Park, shown, which is closer to her house, because fishermen clean their catches on the deck at the at Wharf Road Park launch.

More people are starting to use the Vamo launch for Jet Skis, but Vamo’s launch is not made for that kind of use. The best solution would be to build a concrete boat ramp.

Unfortunately, the launch is not a good location for a permanent ramp because it is small with limited parking and tight maneuvering space for a truck and trailer.

Kayakers have other options in the area, though. A few streets over, the Wharf Road Park site offers a more structured launch.

Although it is not concrete, it was designed with a special webbing in the sand and shell layers to be more firm.

Although she lives closer to the Wharf launch, Julie Vaqueira said she would rather take her grandchildren to the Vamo access because fishermen often leave bones and entrails around the picnic tables and deck at the Wharf launch.

“The smell is really terrible,” she said.

Tatge said Wharf Road was a historic fishing camp at one time, and many fishermen still use the small deck to clean fish.

He once saw the remains of a 7-foot shark there, he said.

“Now, it’s a nuisance,” Tatge said. Staff cleans up the deck if they receive any complaints, he said.

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A concerned resident emailed the Sarasota County Commission earlier this month, worried about the deepening erosion at the kayak launch on Vamo Drive.

It is a popular spot, she said, and getting dangerous.

The launch, located at the end of a small street in the Vamo neighborhood, has limited parking — about five spots — and no other amenities. The sand-and-dirt launch includes two roped-off sections of grass, a previous attempt at erosion prevention by the county, and a sign for kayakers to be aware of the manatee population.

Until recently, locals mainly used the Vamo launch, said George Tatge, manager of beaches and water access parks for the county. However, with a growing interest in kayaking and water sports, the small spots are being used more.

Its location on Little Sarasota Bay makes the Vamo launch a highly desirable site, he said.

“It’s one of those jewels used by the neighborhood … used to be kind of a secret,” Tatge said. “The level of service has increased.”

On Monday morning, the county filled in a crevasse of erosion near the shoreline, about 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep, but Tatge said it’s a temporary fix. He said the county will continue to monitor issues at the kayak launch site.

“If you wait a few days you can probably go there and see it again,” he said.

Shoreline erosion is caused by waves from the bay. The runoff water from Vamo Drive also causes erosion.

The shoreline erosion causes the most problems for people who want to launch motorized vessels from Vamo, Tatge said.

Trailers can get stuck in the gullies while backing into the bay to release the vessels.

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by David Conway | News Editor

Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

The construction of new homes in Arlington Park has some residents worried about the changing character of the neighborhood — and stepping up to speak for the area’s trees.

Nathan Wilson first became aware of the potential problem when four new homes were built on vacant or bulldozed lots near his home in the 2600 block of Floyd Street earlier this year. The houses were built to fill much of the lots, and four oak trees were cut down in the process.

Wilson said the trees were all of a relatively significant size, and pegged them at 45 years old or older.

“They started doing the first two, and we started saying, ‘What can we do here?’”

Wilson said. “I had never been involved in anything like this before.”

Wilson reached out to city arborist Nigel Weait, who is responsible for ensuring permits have been properly secured before trees are cut down. Wilson also approached the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association and found this issue extended beyond his block.

“That’s what really got us concerned — it wasn’t just going to be a few houses here and there,” Wilson said. “It was becoming a neighborhood-wide problem.”

The city requires a permit to remove any non-citrus tree greater than 4.5 inches in diameter at breast height. Unless there is documented evidence that a tree was cut down — or a builder is caught in the act — Wilson said it’s often difficult to monitor for improper tree removal. He says he’s stopped several people in the act of cutting trees down without permits, and believes others are also cutting down trees improperly.

David Conway

Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street.

Weait disagreed with the notion that the city struggles to keep up with builders cutting down trees without proper permitting and said offenders are cited if any issues arise.

“We go after them and we get them,” Weait said. “We investigate, we find out

who did it, and then we issue citations.”

Weait said that, in some cases — such as with homes near Wilson’s Floyd Street residence — removed trees were suffering from ganoderma, a disease that weakened the trees and made them susceptible to falling over. Those trees were replaced by

the builder, as required in the ordinance.

Confusion has also arisen when landscapers have trimmed trees and residents believe they’re being removed. In general, Weait said, builders are also interested in maintaining significant greenery.

“Most developers are very keen to try to save trees,” Weait said.

Additional issues arise due to the wording of the city’s tree ordinance, residents argue. The regulations prohibit the removal of a “grand tree,” defined as a live oak whose trunk has a diameter of 24 inches or greater at breast height — leaving other trees of significance vulnerable.

Karin Murphy and Andrew Georgiadis, leaders of the city’s Urban Design Studio, have echoed the concerns about the disappearing trees. Although they couldn’t guarantee ironclad regulations to eliminate that issue, improving the tree ordinance is a priority as they develop a new form-based city code.

Murphy and Georgiadis said that, when they come forward with new rules for tree preservation, residents who feel strongly about the issue need to speak up. Unless leaders are aware that citizens care about the trees, they said, it could be difficult to beef up tree-protection regulations.

“When we file these, we’re going to be counting on you guys,” Murphy said.

“There will be pressure back, I’m sure.”

Wilson said the city was responsive when alerted to any issues, but said the neighborhood itself needed to remain vigilant to maintain the quality of life in Arlington Park.

“A little bit of nature in the city is kind of nice,” Wilson said. “We’re trying to preserve that.”

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Candidates sound off on renourishment The Lido Key Residents Association expressed the need for shoreline renourishment at a Sarasota County Commission candidate forum Saturday. Candidates drew different lines in the sand, but urged patience as a proposal is reviewed.

At the Lido Key Residents Association’s forum for Sarasota County Commission candidates, one topic was of particular interest to the audience: a proposed project to renourish critically eroded portions of the Lido shoreline.

The project, backed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Sarasota, is an issue of note for the candidates for two reasons: One, the plan would take sand from Big Pass — which has never been dredged. This has drawn concern from Siesta Key residents. Two, the project would place a groin, designed to slow the erosion of the shoreline, on county-owned land along the south of Lido Key. Currently, the county plans to conduct a third-party review of the Army Corps proposal, and it contributed to a shortterm renourishment of the Lido shoreline scheduled for later this year. On Saturday, county commission candidates shared their views on the Army Corps project and other related issues:

DISTRICT 2

Paul Caragiulo (R)

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: Yes

ly is exactly the way we should be working here. It’s a big deal, and it took some pictures that aren’t very attractive pictures to show people what we’re dealing with on Lido. This is our Earth here; this is where we are. You have to keep communication open.”

Alexandra Coe (NPA)

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: No On her experience with renourishment: “This is one of those issues where it’s important to have people who understand science on the County Commission. I have a very personal relationship with beach renourishment. I own a lot in Englewood where we went through the same thing. The project has turned out very well. They did it in stages and it really has had very little negative impact. There are a lot of successful examples of how to do it right.”

On hastening the renourishment project: “I don’t really know what we can do to speed it up. I do know we have to stay on top of it. I think the collaboration that’s been occurring with the city and county recent-

Pete Theisen (WriteIn)

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: No On renourishing Lido: “This has never not been an issue since I got here. It’s always, always: ‘We need more

sand.’ I would advocate drawing a line in the sand and saying this is how much sand we need. When it comes past the line, you add more sand. As long as it’s out there — well, it’s out there.”

On the dredging of Big Pass: “I like the idea of taking it out of the pass, because it makes the pass more passable.”

DISTRICT 4

Al Maio (R)

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: Yes On how to move forward with the project: “First of all, you need your beaches restored.

That’s critical; that must happen. That’s part of your culture, part of your ownership, part of our lifestyle and that needs to happen. It’s a slow process, and that can be extremely annoying. People on Siesta say time again they have no intention of hurting anyone here — the conflict arises in how do you go about doing this? You need to go slowly.”

come up with a justification for building the groins and for taking the sand out of Big Pass. I totally disagree. I’ve lived here in Sarasota County for the past 33 years. You cannot predict what each storm is going to do to the erosion of the beaches and the private property in Sarasota County… I don’t agree with the conclusions that came from that model and that study. My experience with nature is that you don’t fight nature.”

Ray Porter (D)

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: No

John Minder (NPA)

On the proposed Army Corps project: “This needs to happen.

Clearly, we’re at a critical stage — the beach is vanishing…Early indications are that there aren’t impacts on Siesta Key. Areas of (Siesta) Key that used to be eroded are now enormous. It’s done very well.”

On his opposition to the renourishment project: “As a registered professional engineer, I’ve got a lot of concerns about the Army Corps. I think they will

On the dredging of Big Pass: “At this point in time, I would definitely support using the Big Pass sand. The peer review is necessary, but we have too much at stake here. It’s an enormous loss if we don’t do something soon here.”

Attended an Army Corps meeting on the Lido renourishment plan: No

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Final thoughts before Nov. 4 If you’re in to politics and political campaigns, you probably have a good sense of the heightened, emotional epinephrine coursing through the campaigns of Sarasota County’s two school board candidates, Ken Marsh and Bridget Ziegler (see “The ugliest race,” on this page last week).

They’re good people. It’s unfortunate others around them have made their race as contentious as it has become.

As we pointed out last week, the weapon of choice — for both sides, as it turns out — is email. Each campaign has accused the other of having its supporters engage in either illegal or school board prohibited use of the Sarasota County schools’ employee email system (see Ken Marsh’s letter on page 9).

Here’s the deal: State law prohibits public employees from using his or her “official authority or influence” in a campaign. That would include sending political emails on the government email system. State law also prohibits such activity while a public employee is on the public clock.

What’s more, the school system’s policy manual, under a heading entitled, “Appropriate use of email,” prohibits using the school system’s email for “mail that may be perceived as harassment, political campaigning or commercial solicitation.”

In contrast, there are no statutes that prohibit outside organizations or people from sending political (or otherwise) emails to public employees through the government-operated email system. This is what Ziegler’s campaign has been doing.

And as such, it prompted this email from Barry Dubin, executive director of the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, the union. See the accompanying box.

The email from Christian Ziegler, husband of candidate Bridget Ziegler, urged Sarasota County school employees to vote for his wife and included a copy of our Oct. 23 editorial.

The email was legal. Some of those sent by school employees have not been legal.

Dubin, nonetheless, made a point. The Ziegler campaign would have taken the higher road had it not used the school system’s email addresses. Legal is one thing. Perception is another.

Politics is ugly.

+ Hillary and the pie test

First: “You didn’t build that …”

Now comes: “Don’t let anybody tell you that raising the minimum wage will kill jobs. They always say that … My husband gave working families a raise in the 1990s. I voted to raise the minimum wage, and guess what? Millions of jobs were created or paid better, and more families were more secure…

“And don’t let anybody tell you that, you know, it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs…”

And she wants to be president?

Here’s a test for Mrs. Clinton: Eight people are sitting at the table.

In front of them is a pie. It’s cut into eight pieces.

Everyone gets a piece.

Now those same eight people are sitting at the table. In front of them is a pie that is cut into six larger pieces. Who loses? Who doesn’t get a piece?

Hillary Clinton and everyone else advocating raising the minimum wage ignore facts in favor of feelings.

We’ll cite a few facts, but first consider this simple economic principle: When prices rise, consumers typically buy less.

Yet advocates of higher minimum wages think that the government can raise the price of labor without reducing the amount of labor that will be hired.

ELECTION 2014 ‘HYPOCRISY’?

On Oct 27, 2014, at 11:17 AM, DUBIN BARRY <BARRY.DUBIN@ sarasotacountyschools.net> wrote: Matt, here is your editorial being sent to the school board members’ secretary at her work e-mail address. How ironic is that, is hypocritical a better word?

The content of your endorsement knocks us for communicating with our members in spite of our reimbursing the district for all costs incurred, whereas it is OK for him to annoy and distract people while at work with impunity?

Gee, I wonder how he got her school board work address?

Barry Dubin Executive Director Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association From: Marshall Zoe <Zoe.Marshall@ sarasotacountyschools.net<mailto:Zoe. Marshall@sarasotacountyschools.net>> Date: Monday, October 27, 2014 at 8:49 AM To: Barry Dubin <barry.dubin@ sarasotacountyschools.net<mailto:barry. dubin@sarasotacountyschools.net>> Subject: Observer Newspaper Recommends: Ziegler Look what was in my email inbox this morning!

From: Christian Ziegler [mailto:christian@christiangop.com] Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:10 AM To: Marshall Zoe Subject: *****POSSIBLE SPAM*****Observer Newspaper Recommends: Ziegler Marshall -My wife is running for the Sarasota County School Board for two simple reasons …

Now consider these facts from noted economist Thomas Sowell: “Unemployment rates have been very much lower in places and times when there were no minimum wage laws.

“Switzerland is one of the few modern nations without a minimum wage law. In 2003, The Economist reported: ‘Switzerland’s unemployment neared a five-year high of 3.9% in February.’

In February of this year, Switzerland’s unemployment rate was 3.1%. A recent issue of The Economist showed Switzerland’s unemployment rate at 2.1%.

“Most Americans today have never seen unemployment rates that low.

However, there was a time when there was no federal minimum wage law in the United States. The last time was during the Coolidge administration, when the annual unemployment rate got as low as 1.8%.

When Hong Kong was a British colony, it had no minimum wage law. In 1991, its unemployment rate was under 2% …

“In the United States, the last year in which the black unemployment rate was lower than the white unemployment rate — 1930 — was also the last year when there was no federal minimum wage law.

“In 1948, the unemployment rate of black 16-year-old and 17-year-old males was 9.4%. This was a fraction of what it would become in even the most prosperous years from 1958 on, as the minimum wage was raised repeatedly to keep up with inflation.”

Hillary Clinton is completely disingenuous when she tries to make you believe raising the minimum wage does not kill jobs. Someone always loses — the people who can least afford it.

She needs to take the pie test.

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+ St. Armands Park: Buy it

The new Sarasota ordinance governing events in St. Armands Circle Park should not be the last word.

Be sure of this: The residents who live around the Circle are not satisfied. In surveys, 85% of respondents said residents should have a say in events permitted in the park; 92% say City Hall should not be the sole decision maker on park events.

“Residents should have the final say over what takes place in their own backyard,” said Ed Rosenblum, a member of a new residents group, Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands.

Here’s the answer: Buy the park, or lease it, from the city. St. Armands merchants and residents should form a not-for-profit corporation, create a board with equal representation and then buy the property from the city.

And part of that deal should include a reduction in property taxes to account for what the city spends on the park each year.

This isn’t far-fetched. New York City is already a model of success for this.

Who will take the lead?

+ Mote Marine re-set

Timing is everything, so says the cliché.

Mote’s timing was off when it approached the Sarasota City Commission for an endorsement of an aquarium near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

We don’t know what went on behind the scenes, but often in matters like these, the party seeking the favor tries to line up its votes in advance. If it cannot secure them, it delays the process to avoid embarrassment or rejection.

It looks like Mote’s strategy now is to align itself with the Bayfront 2020 process, while at the same time continue to operate where it is — and send out tentacles to entice developers that it can be an anchor on the privately owned Quay property.

Now that makes sense.

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+ Compare the records

interest, endorse my opponent, a candidate whose campaign is setting a record for the greatest invasion of “dark money” in our school board’s history?

Tens of thousands of dollars are being poured into my opponent’s campaign anonymously through PACs and limited liability corporations. This is exactly the kind of shady influence that has been decried nationwide as harmful to our political system.

Every single donor to my campaign is public record. Any voter can learn every detail about who is funding my campaign and how that money is being used. The same cannot be said of my opponent and her campaign. Some of those advocating the strongest for her election will never be known to voters. That is wrong — and in my book, reason enough alone to vote for me Nov. 4.

These are our children, after all.

Even if experience and the invasion of “dark money” into our schools don’t raise enough eyebrows at The Observer’s surprise endorsement reversal last week, there is that oft-repeated question of whether I am receiving undue support from the teachers union, or from my supporters’ overzealous use of the taxpayer-funded school district email system.

I am among the most avid supporters of ethical practices among school district employees, as my co-workers over the past 20 years

Dear Editor: I have always respected The Observer as a bastion of conservative thought whose views on financial matters I often agree with.

That’s why I cannot help but believe The Observer did not know the full story of this school board race when it chose last week to reverse its earlier dual endorsement of both my opponent and me.

On the measure of financial responsibility alone, The Observer as the area’s fiscal watchdog should be endorsing candidates based on their proven ability to save taxpayer dollars — not on whether they might “challenge the status quo,” which is really my opponent’s only valid claim to run for office.

My career includes 20 years of successful grant writing and saving taxpayer dollars. I’ve helped our schools save hundreds of thousands of dollars, in many areas of operations. I, and many voters, would have assumed this fact alone would be The Observer’s top priority — let alone my 40 years of experience working hand-in-hand with both parents and teachers to serve students of all kinds and ages.

Which leads to the next curiosity about The Observer’s endorsement: Why would such a distinguished publication, with such a history of guarding the public

Editor’s note: Regarding alleged email violations by candidate Bridget Ziegler, state law permits candidates to send emails to public employees’ email addresses but prohibits public employees from sending political emails on public email systems during work hours.

+ A growing trend Dear Editor: A recent analysis of Greater Sarasota’s Eat Local Resource Guide and Directory, which published its first print edition last week, found that our local food sector has been growing at around 33% per year since April 2011.

Considering that a 2006 study concluded that Sarasota County residents buying just 10% of their food from a local farmer would add $80 millionper year to our local economy, this should be considered a very significant development.

Yet it seems that too many people still consider local food a niche market, a pastime for wealthy foodies who want to feel better about themselves. I couldn’t disagree more.

Not only have programs such as Fresh Access Bucks and our own Suncoast Gleaning Project extended access to local produce for those who can least afford it, the cultivation of a robust local food economy is critical to the future health, security and sustainability of our community as a whole.

So, in addition to the opening of a new mall and the Sarasota School of Architecture, we should be celebrating the arrival of our area’s 4th annual Eat Lo-

+ Charlie Crist’s insurance claims don’t ring true Dear Editor: Charlie Crist claims he has been and will be for insurance rate relief. While governor, Crist pushed the Insurance Commission to not approve a rate increase requested by State Farm.

Crist told State Farm to leave Florida if they felt they had to raise their rates.

State Farm said OK we will leave. State Farm was the largest policyholder in the state. Crist panicked and worked out a compromise where State Farm would reduce the number of policies in the state.

Because of Crist, my wife and I were terminated by State Farm and ended up with Citizens. Under State Farm we paid $820 in 2009 and $980 in 2010. Under Citizens we paid $1,916 in 2011 — almost a 100% increase. My recollection is that State Farm wanted an increase of 17%. That would have been a bargain! I don’t need that type of rate relief!

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can and do attest. While I welcome everyone’s avid support, I share taxpayers’ concerns that school district employees keep politics out of their workday.

But why is The Observer not equally concerned — if not more so — about questions now raised regarding possible abuse of district email by my opponent herself? My opponent is alleged to have sent fundraising emails to school district employees during the workday. Given the power she wields over these very employees’ jobs, my opponent’s overzealous use of district email is far more egregious than what has been alleged against my supporters.

I am also not ashamed of receiving $2,000 in total donations from our local teachers’ union — especially when compared to the tens of thousands of secret special-interest dollars being spent on behalf of my opponent.

Nor am I ashamed that some sitting school board members — many of whom I’ve frequently disagreed with during my twodecade Sarasota County Schools’ career — recognize I am by far the more experienced, qualified and trustworthy candidate on the School Board ballot Nov. 4.

In closing, I simply encourage voters: Don’t listen to me. Don’t listen to The Observer. Compare me with my opponent on any and all measures relevant to the education of our students and their futures.

I am confident you will arrive at the best possible decision. If you have any further questions, reach out to me at: 941-586-9526. I sincerely ask for your vote Nov. 4.

Ken Marsh Sarasota County School Board candidate

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Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

The Argus Foundation, one of the leading pro-business groups in Sarasota, is searching for a new director after the recently announced pending retirement of longtime head Kerry Kirschner.

The public face and behind-the-scenes orchestrator of all things Argus since he was named executive director in 1993, Kirschner will retire at the end of the year.

Sarasota attorney Bill Merrill with Icard Merrill law firm and president of the Argus Foundation board, said Kirschner is difficult to replace given his think-big philosophy and the amount of connections he has in town.

“He’s a thought leader on so many things,” said Merrill. “He sees things before others see them, and that’s been a huge benefit for Argus and the business community.”

Kirschner, who turns 68 in December, has been involved in Sarasota civics and government for years before Argus. A former executive with a fruit-shipping business, Kirschner served three terms on the Sarasota City Commission and was mayor of the city twice, in 1986-1987 and 19901991. Kirschner’s son, Kelly, is also a former Sarasota city commissioner and mayor.

“I don’t want to completely fall of the face of the Earth,” Kirschner said. “But I want to spend some time to find out what I want to do with the rest of my life.”

The name Argus translates to “giant with 100 eyes” in Greek mythology, said Kirschner. That’s why the organization monitors government activity, especially budget and fiscal policy.

“I’ve been satisfied we served a worthy role in the community as a watchdog,”

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Argus, with more than 170 members in 50 industries, holds luncheons during which keynote speakers talk about issues of the day. A nonprofit founded in 1985, the organization has held an annual lifetime achievement awards dinner since 2000. Argus is generally nonpartisan, but it leans conservative on most big-picture issues.

Yet Argus under Kirschner has sometimes surprised members. Like the time in 2004 when it brought in billionaire investor and Republican critic George Soros for a Q&A event. That was held a week before Election Day. Kirschner said his proudest moments in his Argus career include helping to turn the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport board from elected to appointed officials; partnerships with the Sarasota County School District; and recent efforts to help ease development and building restrictions in the Sarasota County 2050 plan.

“I don’t want to completely fall of the face of the Earth, but I want to spend some time to find out what I want to do with the rest of my life.”

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BAD APPLES 6:14 a.m. — 1900 block of 17th Street. Theft — $300 to $20,000. A security supervisor at a delivery company reported that a suspect stole a package from the facility. The package contained five tablet computers, valued at $700 each. The employee told officers there was no video surveillance, no witnesses and no tracking in place. She said she needed a police report for insurance purposes only.

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Junior League dishes out new food festival and possibly invites celebrity chefs in the coming years.

“We really want something that could ultimately have the potential to be a national destination festival like South Beach Food and Wine Festival,” Thomas said.

The festival idea and structure fits in with the Junior League’s Childhood Nutrition Initiative. Funds collected from the event will benefit the initiative to help malnourished children in the community.

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+ Residents help tame lionfish A total of 251 lionfish were scooped out of the ocean for the inaugural Sarasota Lionfish Derby last weekend.

The invasive species is not native to the Gulf of Mexico and has few natural predators. The three-day event was hosted by Zookeeper, which manufactures lionfish containment units for catching lionfish. The winning team was Jim’s Dive Shop. The largest lionfish that was caught measured 14 ¾ inches, and the smallest was 5 ¾ inches.

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Chefs from more than a dozen local restaurants have been given the challenge to either create an appetizer, entrée or dessert using a Sarasota arts institution as inspiration. Appetizer samplings will be inspired by the Sarasota Orchestra. The Sarasota Opera will serve as the inspiration behind entrée samplings, and The Sarasota Ballet is the muse for dessert.

Restaurants that will be featured include Louies Modern, M.A.D.E., Libby’s Café + Bar, Selva Grill and Café Americano.

The inspiration for the festival is a chance for restaurants to showcase the best of Sarasota’s sophisticated culinary scene, according to event Chairwoman Olivia Thomas.

“We’ve been trying for a while to come up with a new idea for a signature fundraiser,” Thomas said. “We feel like Sarasota has a sophisticated enough of a culinary vibe going on, and we think our chefs are good.”

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YourObserver.com Kids ’n’ Chefs Dinner Gala — runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Phillippi Shores Elementary School, 4747 S. Tamiami Trail. The Sarasota County School will host Chefs Move to Schools: Kids ’n’ Chefs Dinner Gala.

The Chefs Move to Schools program will pair professional chefs with schools to help educate children about food and nutrition. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For information and to purchase tickets, visit chefsmovetoschools.eventbrite.com ‘Boo!’mers Halloween Party — starts at 7 p.m. at The Senior Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Rock and roll to tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and beyond by the popular A-Train Band at the “Boo!”mers Halloween Dance Party. Come in costume for a chance to win prizes and to receive a discount at the door.

Admission is $10 with a costume and $12 without a costume. Ticket includes one free drink with proceeds benefiting The Senior Friendship Centers. For information, contact Peg Palmer at 556-3275.

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balloons and pumpkin flyers in their windows. This event is free. For information, visit siestakeyvillage.org or contact Helene Hyland at 685-2274.

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5K Fun Run/Walk — starts at 7 a.m. at Culverhouse Park, 7301 McIntosh Road. Explore The Legacy Trail at your own pace either running a 5K or walking 1 to 2 miles. Following the run/walk enjoy breakfast, beverages and a chance to tour the Culverhouse Community Garden. Proceeds benefit the planned extension of The Legacy Trail to downtown Sarasota. Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. For more information, contact Margaret Brading at 923-0934.

Myakka River State Park Hike — starts at 8 a.m. at 13208 State Road 72.

Join the Manatee Sarasota Sierra Club for a more than 8-mile hike through the hammocks and pine flat woods of Myakka River State Park. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera and a light snack or lunch. A donation of $5 is encouraged. For information and to reserve a spot, contact Cathy Page at 795-8973.

Safe Treats — runs from 3 to 6 p.m. along Ocean Boulevard. Bring younger children to trick or treat in Siesta Village along Ocean Boulevard and the surrounding streets.

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Dickey Betts & Great Southern — starts at 5:30 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd.

Florida Winefest & Auction and Caring for Children Charities presents Dickey Betts & Great Southern. A barbeque dinner will also be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For information, visit floridawinefest.org.

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Monday Mixer — runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Tin Fish Seafood Restaurant, 935 N. Beneva Road. Mix and mingle with chamber members at this networking reception. Guests can expect a cash bar, door prizes and snacks. Tickets are $5 for members in advance and $10 for nonmembers and members at the door. For information, visit sarasotachamber.com.

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Heidi Miller had 11 kills and four aces to power the Sarasota Christian volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over Southwest Florida Christian and its second district title in school history Oct. 23.

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The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team capped off an undefeated district season with a 3-1 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy in the Class 3A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.

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The Sarasota High boys and girls cross-country teams both won overall team titles at the 13-team Tri-County Cross-Country Championships Oct. 23.

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Sarasota swimmers Madison Tyle, Fallon Katz and Patrick Amistoso all posted second-place finishes at the Class 3A-District 8 meet Oct. 23.

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Riverview won the team state title by 26 points last season, and although the Lady Rams are younger than in seasons past, their competitive drive remains strong.

“Last year was a great example of maybe not the most talented team but their desire to not let down those people before them,” coach Brent Arckey says. “You can’t ever underestimate that.”

Across the pool, the Riverview boys team fell just short of a district title of its own. The team scored 393 points The number of state chamto finish second pionships the Riverview behind ClearwaHigh girls swim team has ter Countryside won in the past eight years.

(399).

Carter Page (200 freestyle, The combined number of 1:42.97) and years Riverview High seniors Campbell Lee Nancy Hu and Carter Page (100 breaststroke, have been swimming.

59.85) captured individual district titles for RivThe number of points the erview.

Riverview High girls swim “It’s another team scored to win the stepping stone,” Class 4A-District 6 champiPage says of being onship Oct. 25. a district champion. “It’s an honor that’s not guaranThe year the Riverview High teed to everyone. boys swim team last won a It’s good to know state title. that I’m advancing, but I’m ready to swim faster The combined number of this week.” swimmers on the Riverview As the district High boys and girls swim runner-up, the teams.

Riverview boys team also advanced to the reThe number of years Brent gional meet with Arckey has been the head the goal of earncoach at Riverview. ing another berth in the state meet.

The Rams finished second overall at last year’s state meet, which marked their best finish since 1980, when they won the state title.

“Our goal is to swim fast and be in the hunt,” Arckey says. “If we do everything right and let the chips fall where they may, then we’ll have a fighting chance at the state meet. No matter what, we’re going to make people work for what we get.”

Jen Blanco Like many swimmers on the RivSeniors Carter Page and Nancy Hu have been an integral part of the Riverview High swim team since they erview boys and girls swim teams, were freshmen.

Page and Hu both started swimming in elementary school and have been a part of the Sarasota Sharks club system ever since.

The pair joined the Riverview swim team as freshmen and quickancy Hu is fueled by the But nothing would mean more thing compares to winning a team ly worked their way onto the Rams’ past. to Hu than closing out her high title. There’s that wow factor.” district, regional and state meet As a senior on the Riv- school career with another gold Hu and her teammates ad- teams. erview High girls swim team, Hu medal around her neck. vanced one step closer to their ul“It’s actually cool to represent feels a sense of obligation to carry Hu, along with the rest of her timate goal by capturing the Class the school,” Page says. “People on the commitment and tradition teammates, will vie for the Class 4A-District 6 title Oct. 25. The Lady know Riverview because of its set forth by those who came before 4A-Region 2 title Nov. 1, at the Long Rams scored 469 points to edge swim team. We’re pretty good. The her; a tradition characterized by Center, in Clearwater, in the hopes past Palm Harbor University (447). coaching staff has played a huge competitive spirit, camaraderie, of advancing to the Class 4A state Hu captured the Lady Rams’ lone part in helping us come together culture and state championship meet Nov. 7 and ultimately captur- individual district title, winning and be a team.” aspirations. ing her fourth-consecutive team the 100 butterfly in 57.59 seconds.

Now the two seniors are seeking It’s that comfort in knowing state championship and leading However, all 17 of the girls on Riv- to guide Riverview to a pair of team she’s a part of something special Riverview to an unprecedented erview’s district team qualified for state titles. that glides Hu through every lap eighth state title over the last nine the regional meet in at least one “That’s what I really love about in practice and meet in which she years. event, with Hu also advancing in the whole high school experience competes.

“It’s such an honor,” Hu says the 200 IM, 200 medley relay and — being able to compete at that Over the past three years, Hu has of swimming for Riverview. “Not 400 freestyle relay. level and win,” Hu says. “The prescaptured three state champion- many teams can say they’ve won as “Our team has a lot of depth,” sure to keep up the title is what ship team titles while also winning many state championships as we Hu says. “We have a great range of drives us.” an individual state title in the 200- have. Sometimes I think we take it people, and everyone supports one Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@ yard individual medley last season. for granted, but I don’t think any- another. It’s a good team.” yourobserver.com.

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Natalie Buffett finished with 16 kills to lead the ODA volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 21.

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Cardinal Mooney linebacker Tyler Garris returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Cougars’ non-district game against Victory Christian.

ODA running back Najee Rhodes scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 68 and 75 yards. Rhodes finished with 238 yards on 21 carries.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH (3) VS. SARASOTA HIGH (0)

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Sarasota senior outside hitter Jordan Brooks records a kill in the first set.

The Sarasota High volleyball team fell to Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 2516, 25-13 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.

As the district runner-up, the Lady Sailors traveled to Seminole for a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29.

The winner will advance to the regional semifinals Nov. 4.

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The Booker High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 21-12 victory over Bayshore High in Class 5A-District 13 action Oct. 24.

The Tornadoes scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter on a 25-yard run by Spencer Carter and a 22-yard pass from Jeremiah Henderson to Artie Henry. Cody DeSario scored on a 6-yard run in the third quarter to preserve the victory for Booker.

With the win, Booker now sits in sole possession of second place in the district standings. A win versus Southeast Oct. 31 will advance the Tornadoes to the playoffs for the second straight year.

“It’s so much more for us,” coach Recharde Goodwyn says.

“We speak so much about life in our program every day and the expectations we have for the kids and the program. It’s more than just the playoffs. If you focus on execution and the small details, the playoffs will take care of itself.”

Booker running back Jamal Benson rushed for 85 yards on the night.

Booker wide receiver Artie Henry caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.

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The best in show award went to 10-month-old Shih-poo Lucy, who was dressed as an Ewok, while her owner, Lucy Gagnon, dressed as Princess Leia. The whole Gagnon family participated in the “Star Wars” theme — Lucy’s husband, J.S., was Darth Vader, and their sons Oliver and Owen were Jedis.

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Long-haired Chihuahua Maggie Mae Baxter dressed as a bride from “Say Yes to the Dress.”

Janet Passwater made her chef costume to match her dog, Callie, who went as a hotdog.

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Right: Kylee Brantley and her father, Adam, had their faces painted at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.

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The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 13 and Oct. 17.

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Barbara Fried, trustee, of Crozet, Va., sold the Unit 602 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive to Walter Wenk Jr. and Mary Wenk, trustees, of Sarasota, for $1.9 million. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2005.

$552,900. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,268 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $500,000 in 2011.

Johnson Estates

Carol Hyde, of Oak Bluffs, Mass., sold her home at 1511 Crocker St. to Amber and James Lynch, of Sarasota, for $485,000. Built in 1925, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,976 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $445,000 in 2005.

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Amber and James Lynch sold their home at 2324 Hickory Ave. to Andrew and Christina Walker, of Sarasota, for $410,000. Built in 1925, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,624 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $162,000 in 2010.

Arthur and Joan Schwartz, of Bradenton, sold their Unit 703 condominium at 401 S. Palm Ave. to Richard Reston, of Sarasota, for $1,777,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths, one halfbath and 2,975 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,375,000 in 2011.

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Brett and Marilyn Hutchens, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 1400 Cedar Bay Lane to Bernard Gerbarg and Naomi Gerbarg, trustees, of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., for $1,025,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,597 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $532,000 in 1999.

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Earl Wright, trustee, sold the Unit 34 condominium at 340 S. Palm Ave. to Patricia Chotin, trustee, of Sarasota, for $955,000.

Built in 1998, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,774 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $725,000 in 2012.

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Andrea Graddis, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 23 condominium at 551 S. Palm Ave.

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This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. to James and Kimberly Wilson, of Brielle, N.J., for $870,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,013 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $780,000 in 2012.

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Ann Clark sold her home at 1405 Ladue Lane to John Hawkins, trustee, of Sarasota, for $850,000. Built in 1972, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,076 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $343,000 in 1991.

Glantz Enterprises LLC sold the Unit 5 condominium at 1740 Alderman St. to James Weston and Linda Richichi, of Armonk, N.Y., for $250,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 1,264 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $183,300 in May.

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Bayview Loan Servicing LLC sold the home at 1234 Sea Plume Way to Kenneth Johnson and Sharon O’Leary-Johnson, of Highland Village, Texas, for $700,000.

Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,723 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $250,000 in 1985.

Kerry and Phuc Dinh, of Florence, Mass., sold their Unit 204 condominium at 1600 Starling Drive to Desiree Rijos, of Highland Park, Ill., for $240,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,775 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $242,900 in 2004.

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Faye Ledwick, of Centerville, Ohio, sold her Unit 1200 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Douglas Holder, of Sarasota, for

Juanita Adams, Sandy Brewer and Diane Fisher, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4831 Remington Drive to Sean O’Neil and

5328 Hunt Club Way #A4102344 $730,000 Drew Russell

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

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3876 Spyglass Hill Road #A4102671 $649,000 Felix Power

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1663 Eagle View Court #A4102686 $599,000 Marianne Lebar

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1414 N Lake Shore Dr #A3999415 $2,995,000 Christine Del Monte

733 Tropical Cir #A3998601 $574,900 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-266-8658

8417 Abingdon Ct #A3994605 $519,000 Judy Nimz

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6781 Portside Lane #N5901155 $489,900 Sonya Myers

Englewood 941-473-7750 941-468-6535

1920 Magnolia Street #A4106550 $485,000 Ellen Wells

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925 Beach Road #A4106583 $389,000 June Howell

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5855 Midnight Pass Rd #108 #A4100280 $319,000 Joyce Naegele

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2050 Wasatch Drive #A4103668 $299,900 Phyllis Garfinkel

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4363 Kingston Loop #A3997771 $295,000 Janice Perry

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5981 Regent Road #A4106861 $289,000 Crystal Cosby

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3173 Regatta Circle #A4106920 $249,000 Pamela Wall

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2735 Marshall Drive #A4104937 $239,995 Elizabeth Gardini

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued for the week of Oct. 13 through Oct. 17, in order of dollar amounts.

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1111 N. Gulfstream Ave. 1932 Irving St. 1736 Bay St. 2740 Colorado St. 428 Sapphire Drive 719 Wood Lane 2753 Wisteria Place 1884 Grove St. 3420 Iroquois Drive 1074 Colleton Drive

Alterations Photovoltaic Sys. Seawall Remodel Re-roof Alterations Re-roof Pool Cage Mechanical Mechanical

Charles Perrillo Dean Anderson Penelope Hill Katherine Gerhardt Steven High James Nehman Eugene Kratzman Kimberli Bonner Anne Moore Jayne Mayers

$36,000 $26,000 $24,000 $15,000 $14,575 $13,200 $8,990 $8,623 $7,400 $7,283

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5025 Higel Ave. 4205 Boca Pointe Drive 5212 Siesta Cove Drive 2127 Lusitania Drive 5637 Midnight Pass Road 431 Island Circle 4915 Avon Lane 6283 Anise Drive 4135 Escondito Circle 453 E. Mac Ewen Drive

Alterations Windows/Doors Remodel Pool/Spa Remodel Addition Remodel-Pool Pool/Deck Re-roof Windows

Jeffrey Houden John Franz, trustee David Shapiro Gary Chaney Chett Page Marjorie Scherer, trustee James Dwyer III Justin Laurie Rene Greene Gregory Vahle

$87,980 $67,000 $63,000 $55,103 $50,000 $45,603 $43,680 $41,123 $37,200 $31,000

1192 Horizon View Dr #A3990501 $3,400,000 Kim & Michael Ogilvie

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-376-1717

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

G Thorpe LLC sold the home at 4025 Redbird Circle to Oscar and Carolina Revelli Di Beaumont, of Sarasota, for $210,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,231 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $155,000 in 2009.

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2299 Seward Drive #A4106929 $153,700 Robert Agnello

Venice 941-493-2500 941-445-0861

4920 Old Oakleaf Drive #A4106578 $3,300 Lisa Gullick

1124 N Lake Shore Dr #A3981261 $6,495,000 Linda Dickinson & Kim Ogilvie

7775 Pine Trace Drive #A4103146 $199,999 Michael Bruno

2222 Florinda Street #A4106895 $149,000 Brian Loebker

Sarasota 941-552-4200 941-321-6973

444 Bay Vista Avenue #A4106265 $2,500 Janice Reed

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

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4809 Higel Avenue #A4106610 $1,500,000 Karen Chandler

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221 Osprey Point Drive #A4106438 $1,278,000 Marcia Salkin

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460 Pheasant Dr #A3999375 $1,264,000 Valarie Wadsworth

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-780-3858

3893 Boca Pointe Dr #A3996079 $1,095,000 Denise Mei

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-685-3198

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

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-400-6049

1319 S Osprey Avenue #A4101156 $959,000 Bernadette Caswell

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-320-8265

2650 Dick Wilson Dr #A3996409 $939,000 Melba Jimenez PA

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1241 Center Place #A4100991 $849,000 Alison Elizalde

Lido Shores 941-349-3444 941-928-9217

6821 Pindo Blvd #N5784310 $829,000 Edie Lomason

Sarasota 941-485-5421 941-320-6298

1240 Dolphin Bay Way # 202 #A3995758 $729,900 Harvey & Ethel Lovelace

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-586-7390

Kevin and Christina Wilhelm, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2808 Sunnyside St. to Diana Eidel and Paul Eidel, of Venice, for $210,000. Built in 1962, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,295 square feet of living area.

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714 Brightside Crescent Drive #N5901287 $234,700 Robert Brooker

Nokomis/North Venice 941-966-8000 941-320-0389

3912 Rosemary Drive #C7202593 $199,900 Rise Wells

1952 Toucan Way #A4104498 $134,990 Diana Fischer

Punta Gorda 941-639-0000 941-623-5874

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-685-7680

Osprey 941-552-4200 941-993-8398

19125 Lappacio Street #N5901102 Robin Sullivan

Venice $1,700 941-552-4200

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-350-3304

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

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

by Amanda Morales | Staff Writer

Chamber honors local businesses during luncheon The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed 500 local organizations and businesses to the 94th annual membership meeting and luncheon and the third Salute to Business Oct. 23, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

The event also marked the passing of the gavel from former board Chairman Lisl Liang to incoming Chairman Chris Gallagher.

The chamber also recognized nine local businesses in three different categories for their contributions to the community: Hiring Our Neighbors, Investing in the Future and Attaining Milestone Anniversaries of Service. A video was played for each business that included interviews with recipients of the honor.

Gold and silver distinctions were given to 60 members for their service to the community.

Bill Russell and Lee DeLieto One outstanding member of the chamber was recognized with the 2014 Chairman’s Cup award.

Lisa Krouse, executive vice president of FCCI Insurance, was presented with the award for her leadership and service.

Sarasota Chamber President Steve Queior, outgoing board Chairman Lisl Liang and incoming Chairman Chris Gallagher

Rep. Vern Buchanan

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Nine businesses were honored in three categories during the Salute to Business luncheon.

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64 Behavior of some ACROSS insect species 1 Grain-storage 70 Implied tower 73 Boat with oars 5 Strikebreaker 74 Put on paper 9 Rude dudes 78 Oat, wheat or rye 13 Bible book 79 Engraved fabric 17 Love, in Lourdes 81 Local lingo 19 Get rid of 84 Orthodontist’s org.

20 Nautical direction 85 “Boyz n the Hood” 21 Carefree escapade director 22 Structural 87 Plum type supports 88 Dim-witted 24 Boxer’s wear 90 Place for a mouse 25 Prayer support?

91 “Thanks ___!”

26 Buyer’s opposite 92 Catchall category 27 Unit of energy equivalent to 3,600 94 Small, reddish monkey joules 95 Menus, essentially 29 From the top 97 Colorless, odorless 30 Himalayan legend gas 31 Like the “c” in 99 Anatomical cavity “cement” 100 Brown songbirds 32 Lip shiner 102 Woman’s hat 33 Delhi dresses lining 36 Lug laboriously 104 Horse hoof sound (var.)

106 Shaped with an ax 41 Had home 107 Distressing cooking 111 Birds’ nests up 43 Ball-___ hammer high 44 “Poppycock!”

114 Trojan princess of 45 Half hitch, e.g. opera 46 Groceries holder 115 Essay page in 49 Siouan speakers newspapers 52 Boleyn or Bancroft 116 Following church 53 Athens or Sparta, law e.g.

119 It can be proven 55 “Twilight Zone” 120 Actress Russo writer Serling 121 Abstract style of 56 Ready to spring the ‘60s 58 Brake linings 59 Lotion ingredient 122 Come as a consequence 60 Fifth letter of the 123 Bag-shaped fish Greek alphabet trap 62 Make beer or 124 Bygone autocrat coffee 125 New Jersey 63 They have hoopsters projected 126 “Buona ___” earnings?

(Italian greeting)

1 Cul-de-___ 2 “___ shocked as you are!”

3 Unaccompanied 4 Like remote suburbs 5 Explorer, Navigator or Pathfinder 6 Ship’s employees 7 City on the Yamuna River 8 Cream of the crop 9 Sonic employee 10 Cool in manner 11 Coming-out party honoree 12 Crystal ball user 13 It turns litmus blue 14 Projectile of old 15 Shady street liners 16 Depicts unfairly 18 Makes angry 19 Fade away 23 Permit 28 1/6 of an ounce (Abbr.)

32 Acquires 33 Mushroom-to-be 34 Fabled tale teller 35 Enjoys a book 37 “___ Miner’s Daughter” 38 Improve, as a skill 39 Grant temporary use of 40 Potato feature 42 Mattel wares 45 Colorado tribe 47 Kind of bomb 48 Bee ___ (“Stayin’ Alive” singers) 50 Acclaim 51 “In a minute” 53 Word in French restaurant names 54 Corrupt 57 Room offerer 58 ___ Lanka 61 Cake embellishment 62 Round-the-world traveler Nellie 63 Pass off as genuine

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65 No-brainer?

66 Brought into the world 67 “___ you sure?”

68 Tango quota 69 Showy flower 70 Big brother of 28-Down 71 Opera highlight 72 It’s often lit in near-darkness 75 On the ___ (under discussion) 76 Corrects text 77 Gymnast Comaneci 79 Become liquid 80 Ear doctors’ gadgets 81 It’s taken on some hikes 82 ___ Khan 83 High-schooler 86 Laddie’s love 87 Inherited 89 Idealistic social reformers 93 Eat one’s words 96 Existing from birth 97 Group of crows 98 TV Tarzan portrayer Ron 99 Word with “task” or “Air” 100 Slight smell 101 Kind of race 103 Boxing venue 105 Hilo souvenir 107 Follower of St. John’s?

108 It’s clicked on a computer 109 Part of the neck 110 Buzzing annoyance 112 “What ___ is new?”

113 Fail to enunciate 117 Surgeons’ workplaces, for short 118 “___, team!”

10-30-14

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

(No phone calls please.)

(Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 BAR STOOLS (3): swivel, taupe upholstered, ivory metal frame. Seat 30”h. $200. (941) 966-2048.

COMPUTER MONITOR: & keyboard, speakers, mouse, $50. 941-932-5595.

CRAFT SUPPLIES for scrap books: mat stacks, stickers, beads, punches, 60-75% off retail, $50/all.

924-8199.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale BOAT RACK INDOOR STORAGE FOR RENT Store your boat in a wonderful 28LX10WX16.5H indoor boat rack for $428 a month with concierge club amenities. Six month minimum rental. Phillippi Harbor Club is a short run to the Gulf. Your boat will receive complete in/ out service via forklift in a covered, clean, new storage facility. Storage locker with changing and shower area provided. You will have 24 hour access. On site discount fuel pump and a complete marine store. Fast, friendly staff to help you enjoy a relaxed boating experience.

Call today. $428/mo. (941)924−0204.

Flooring WE’RE NOT YOUR ORDINARY FLOORING INSTALLERS! We are more. We have multiple crews with over 20 years experience to master your tile and wood flooring installation. We specialize in tile that looks like wood, offset, patterns, and more. Call us.

You won’t regret it. Fully Licensed and Insured.

Joe Davis, 941.929.3000.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE: Bird Key, Friday and Saturday 10a.m.-3p.m., 610 Owl Way. Furniture, tools and much more!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st - 8a.m.-1p.m.

3695 County Place Blvd., Sarasota. 6/HP Johnson outboard, BMX boy’s bike, much more.

MOVING SALE Friday and Saturday - Oct. 31st. & Nov. 1st.

8:30a.m.-1p.m.

4733 George Avenue, Sarasota 34231 Household items, gardening equipment, tools, art pieces, clothes, books, etc.

ESTATE SALE Friday, Oct. 31 - 8:45a.m. – 2p.m.

Saturday, November 1 - 8:45a.m. – Noon 5200 Siesta Cove Dr. Large Waterfront Home on Siesta Key

HARLEY DAVIDSON Seats. New. Were 200-300, now $50-$100. 941-953-4186.

Furnishings

JACKET: LEATHER riding, leather chaps, leather vest. Like new, $199.99 o/b/o. 941-953-4186.

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

(941)387-4810.

All Florida Furniture: white wicker bed set, mirrors, desk, chests, queen wicker set, twin bed set, twin beds, Henredon rattan dining set with chairs, rattan china cabinet, 2 sofa /love seats, futon, Stiffel standing lamp, rattan dinette, buffet, lamps, leather chairs, books, games, Christmas, grill, linens & kitchenware.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

Pix: www.estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure

KARIN’S CAUSES SALE 1366 Harbor Drive Harbor Acres, Sarasota Friday, October 31: 9:00a.m. – Noon (numbers out @ 8) Saturday, November 1: 8:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.

Parking one side of street only

ESTATE SALE Saturday, November 1st. - 8:45a.m. – 2p.m.

Sunday, November 2nd - 1:00p.m. – 4p.m.

545 Freeling Dr. Exclusive Waterfront Mansion on Siesta Key

HARDWOOD FLOOR Glue. New. $200 obo.

941-961-2997

LAUNDRY CENTER: Compact, wood top w/fold down ironing board.

Great condition. $40 941-504-0165.

LIQUIDATION SALE: T-shirts, jackets and ski hats. All for $199, will separate. 941-966-6000 ROCKING CHAIRS (2), $50 each, kitchen wood island wine rack $45. 941-918-0737.

VINTAGE LOOK, metal, full size bed. Headboard and footboard only. Great condition. $200/cash only. 516-353-7668.

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

Excellent

CRAFTSMAN HEAT Gun: 3 temp. settings. Like new, owners manual. $49. (941) 966−4412.

MTN BIKE: Girls 20" Magna Great Divide magenta 6 speed, canta lever brakes, $30. (941) 400−3410.

RUG: 8X10 beige area rug. Excellent condition. $100. (941)365−7757.

Autos For Sale Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 2003 Hummer H2, DVD entertainment, clean Car FAX $15988 2004 Audi A4, Quattro, 1 owner, $6988 2009 Jeep Grand Cheroke, 4 wheel drive, recently serviced, $13988 2009 Scion XD, 65K/miles, new tires, like new, perfect, $9988 2005 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, Man. Trans, 76K miles $8988 2008 Toyota Yaris, new tires, fuel efficient, $7988 2008 Mazda CX-7, 79/K miles, new tires, $10988 2007 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather, $10988 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT, 50K/miles, leather, all the options, $10988 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited, like new cond., Michelins, sunroof, $9988 2004 Honda CR-V EX, like new, $9988 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier, sunroof, new tires, full leather, all the options, 56K/miles, $13988 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, leather, $11988 2008 GMC Envoy Denali, AWD, like new, $13988 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 65K miles, $6988 Hawley Motors Over 32 Years in Business Sarasota’s Oldest Dealership Financing Available Cars Wanted - We Buy Cars!

Decorative accent & statement pieces w/designer appeal: Steuben; Lalique; Faberge; Minton; Wedgwood; Boehm; Cybis; close to 100 pieces of art ranging from gallery worthy to decorative; fine jewelry; hundreds of pieces of costume jewelry; Asian/Oriental influence items including rare mother of pearl panels; abundant giftware; antique pewter dating to late 1770’s.

Fun & eclectic!

100% proceeds fund Karin’s Causes: Animal Rescue Coalition & Y Scholarship Fund.

Dealer friendly – garage sale rules: cash or checks with proper i.d.

Photos @: estatesales.net

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales HUGE ESTATE SALE Saturday, November 1 - 8:30a.m.-3p.m.

4733 George Avenue, Sarasota 34231 Hundreds of important items.

Antiques, furniture, oil paintings, lamps, oriental rugs, jewelry, antique porcelain (European and Oriental), books, figurines, collectibles, etc.

NOVEMBER AUCTION SCHEDULE *SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND @ 1PM: Warehouse Clearance Sale Under Tent in Parking Lot *SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH @ 1PM: Mid-Century Modern Design Auction See next week’s Observer for Details *SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD @ 1PM: Antique & Art Estate Auction Local Estate Furniture and Collectibles 13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AUG3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com or www.ebauctions.com Auctioneer ID#8290

Brown Jordan patio furniture, Pakistani Mogul 9 X 12 rug, sofa, Kittinger 7 drawer chest, silver plate & sterling, Lalique fish, Herend, Lenox, Boehm Woodlife bird plates, stemware, crystal, Royal Worcester Cornwell, sofa, area rug, easy chair & ottoman, mahogany server, coffee & stack tables, lamps, lamp table, queen bed & matching dresser, wicker rocker, Audubon watercolor print, mirror, bar stools, painted cabinet, garden seat, king bed, pair of Waterford lamps, pair of chairs/ottomans, jewelry, lady’s designer clothes, nice quality linens & kitchenware.

VINTAGE TOY COLLECTIBLES ESTATE SALE Saturday, November 01, 9:30 AM−4:00 PM − Rain or Shine 5610 Manor Hill Lane, Bradenton, FL 34203. Dolls, tin, die cast, Barbie, GI Joe, Star Wars, Star Trek, comics, vinyl records, sports and much more. Bradenton Country Inn & Suites, near I−75 / Rt. 70 (Exit 217B). FREE Admission / parking. Gulf−Coast−Trader.com

Pix: www.estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure

1997 COACHMEN Popup: sleeps 5, A/C, refrigerator, sink, propane stove, very good condition, $2500. 941-685-1488.

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Motor Homes/RVs

Musical Instruments

ORGAN: BALDWIN RX620 Orchestra, walnut with rolltop, includes bench and music. Paid $3200. Sell $450. 941-966-7749.

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This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. A man was very unkempt, with filthy hair and a nasty stubble. His kind wife politely asked him, “Honey, did you remember it is daylight shaving time?”

2. With the advent of software databases and canny entrepreneurs, we have a lot of people now claiming they are mining their own business.

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THE SARASOTA OBSERVER/PE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 Thursday, October 30, 2014 Pools/Spas

Condos/Apts. For Rent

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

LIDO KEY Condo − $1695 month & Pet Friendly. Clean and furnished 1BR/1BA Pelican Gardens. Avail. now thru mid December 2014.

1.5 blocks from Lido Beach & short walk to St Armands. CPMC − Licensed Real Estate Broker (941) 383−3117 www.floridarent.com

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

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

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

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Call Bill, 941-921-4197

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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)

Cleaning AUGUSTINE’S CLEANING COMPANY. House cleaning, organizing.

Dependable, Professional.

Move in/ Move out.

Heidi 941-724-3425. Service you can trust.

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

Homes For Sale

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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

BRITISH MAIDS Residential Cleaning Services Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Move-in, Move-out 941-350-8670 Licensed, Bonded & Insured www.sarasotaprofessionalcleaning.com Also offering Home Watch Services

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

Please mention code “PEL” when making your reservation.

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

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

Call 941-907-8141.

Help Wanted FRESH PRODUCE Come work with us in paradise! Now hiring retail professionals for seasonal and part time positions. Ask for Kym. (941) 388−1883.

PET SUPERMARKET Sarasota Hiring Now. Hiring every Thursday 4p.m. −6p.m.

4270 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, 34233 https://www.petsupermarket.com/employment.as px

Computer Services

Adult Care Services 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 LP Missing: visits, transportation, meal prep in conjunction # 152251 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.

SEEKING POSITION as companion to senior lady.

Light housekeeping, cooking, doctor appts. Former estate manager available 20-30 hours per week.

941-320-3537.

AIR CONDITIONING

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

I speak English, not “Geek”! (941) 323-2363 www.FLMacTutor.com

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

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.

ALUMINUM

HEAT BUSTERS

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

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

941-251-5948.

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

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AUTO SERVICE

“Specializing in 6” Seamless Gutters”

941-518-8550

Yoderaluminum.com

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www.heatbusters.net

Dustin Yoder yoderaluminum@gmail.com

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

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

ATTORNEY

Frank Beck Upholstery

BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS

WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

Law Office of

In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

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ESTABLISHED 1975!

Sharon M. Guy

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

Custom Made at Our Shop

941-914-8408

552-5766

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

PLANTATION SHUTTER DEPOT

AMERICAN SHUTTERS

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

Allow me to do my very best for you!

941• 925 • 2447

CASCO PEST CONTROL Tired of being bullied by bugs and large companies? CASCO Pest Control focuses on the basics, not the bottom line. Keeping your home and family safe from Florida pests!

CASCO is a Licensed and Insured, family owned pest control service. We offer residential and comercial services. From Ants to Zombies, CASCO has you covered! (941) 735−3437 cascopest.com A Friend of the Family

Yoder Aluminum Inc.

Prompt, Professional A/C/ Service

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

Pest Control

Insured

Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

Lic# CAC1816809

YOU DESERVE A PERSONAL SHOPPER! Services offered: Closet Organizing, Image Consultant, Personal Stylist.

Stephanie, 813-352-8460

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

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

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com

Personal Services

Professional Services

LP Missing: HOUSE CLEANING, housekeeping, pet sitting, # 153523 window washing. Excellent services by European couple. 941-350-8072.

For Qualified Waiting Clients 153559

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

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SARASOTA: 2BR/1BA/1CAR, completely updated, 2725 Grand Cayman St. $134,900.

407-601-8366.

* 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,

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.

BEAUTIFUL 1BR/1.5BA. Sarasota Bayfront 800 N. Tamiami Trl. Alinari. Fabulous water view, pool, theater, wine cellar, billiard room, club room, full security. Storage unit and gated garage. Pet friendly Bldg. Beautiful Sunsets.

Walk to downtown. $359,900. (513) 374−1909.

GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES

Air Conditioning

Michael Palermo

Free Estimates • Free Installation

153038

Storage

Painting/Wallpapering EAGLE EYE PAINTING. Custom interior/exterior painting, all wood finishes, pressure washing, wallpaper removal and prep. Servicing Suncoast since 1989. Prompt, courteous service. Lic./Ins. Free estimates. 941-268-2105. halfnhalf4now@gmail.com 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

153285

*ADOPTION:* A Happy, Financially Secure Home, Hugs & Kisses, Music, Travel, Loving Extended Family awaits precious baby.

Expenses paid. FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045. *Lauren & Philippe*

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

Compassionate TLC. 941-266-6012, Kathie.

152465

Personals

Positions Wanted CAM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM designations and Real Estate Broker license seeking Condominium Association to manage. Excellent references & background. Please contact: 941.685.0500 or pnbresume@yahoo.com.

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HOT TUBS - Swim Spas - Fiberglass Pools.

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

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Floating Dockage for Rent on Intercoastal Direct Gulf Access Monthly Rent Includes: water, pump out, dock boxes, WIFI 153693

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966-5094

Michael Koch Concrete, Inc. Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Sidewalks

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

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918-8587

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152495

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HOME REPAIR SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘ NO JOB TOO SMALL â&#x20AC;˘ SCREEN REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘ PAINTING/DRY WALL â&#x20AC;˘ TILE REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘ & MUCH MORE!

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

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941-275-0712

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Home state: Georgia Drama or comedy: Comedy Lead or supporting actor: “Lead, even though supporting is awesome.”

Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: “Even though I would love to play Hamlet, I think my dream role is not yet written.”

Home state: Illinois Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: Neither, ensemble Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: “A female Richard III or female Iago.”

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Home state: Montana Drama or comedy: Both Lead or supporting actor: “I’m leaning more toward supporting, but I wouldn’t say no to a lead.”

Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare all day.

Dream role: “I’d love to play Katurian in ‘The Pillowman’ by Martin McDonagh.”

Home state: Utah Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: “That one is hard. It depends on wherever the better role is.”

Play or musical: Both Sondheim or Shakespeare: Both Dream role: “Henry V. Someday, someone will let me play it.”

Home state: Connecticut Drama and comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: Lead Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: “Shakespeare, but that’s not a fair question.”

Dream role: “Any new male role in a Michael John LaChiusa musical.”

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ust on the outskirts of downtown Sarasota, there exists a dense jungle. However, this rainforest is rich with creativity and humanity instead of exotic wildlife and giant plants (though it does have its fair share of foreign Banyan trees). The Ringling Complex, the combined canopy of The Ringling, FSU Performing Arts Center and the New College of Florida, houses and produces

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But living within this wilderness lives a strong collective that feeds off this ecosystem of creative raw materials: the FSU/ Asolo Conservatory.

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Each incoming class consists of 12 students — just small enough for the faculty and staff to mold and elevate each individual performer, but also just large enough to create a sense of camaraderie and collaboration. After a three-year gauntlet

of learning and performing, the students earn a degree and their Actors’ Equity Association card.

“The conservatory combines academia and graduate-level training that is professionally based,” says Greg Leaming, director of the conservatory and associate artistic director of Asolo Repertory Theatre. “This is not an academic institution per se. We’re not training teachers; we’re training artists.”

The tribe of thespians is as eclectic in taste, temperament and creative energy as the conservatory’s upcoming season. The conservatory’s season opens with David Mamet’s rarely produced play, “The Water Engine,” running from Nov. 4 through Nov. 23. The remainder of this year’s productions are William Shakespeare’s cross-dressing comedy “As You Like It;” the fairly new musical Duette Vertiglide®Shades

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Home country: Singapore Drama or comedy: Both Lead or supporting actor: Both Play or musical: Musical Sondheim or Shakespeare: Sondheim Dream role: Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Home state: Nebraska Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: Lead Play or musical: Musical Sondheim or Shakespeare: Sondheim Dream role: Jamie Wellerstein in the musical “The Last Five Years,” written by Jason Robert Brown.

about creating a musical, “Title of of study in London, and returns Show,” by Jeff Bowen and Hunter the subsequent semester to perBell; and Anton Chekhov’s semi- formance opportunities with the nal play of class struggle and de- Asolo Repertory Theatre compacay, “The Cherry ny during its proOrchard.” duction season.

All 12 of the conBut, in the end, servatory actors the goal of the 12 ‘The Water Engine’ have their own actors and the personal goals, but overall mission

by David Mamet stay connected in of the FSU/Asolo When: Opens 8 their ultimate deConservatory is p.m. Nov. 4 and runs sire of taking the to not only prothrough Nov. 23 stage this year. duce professional Where: Cook Theatre, Their first year in actors, but craft 5555 N. Tamiami Trail the program was and participate in Cost: Tickets $29 dedicated to inawe-inspiring thetense training and ater.

Info: Call 351-8000 or the study of act“My strongest visit asolorep.org. ing, voice and texmemory was the tual analysis. Then first time I ever acafter this year of four produc- tually felt fully connected inside tions (each student performs in of my body within the rest of the three out of the four shows), the ensemble and the audience at the troupe ventures on to a summer same time,” says Joseph Knispel.

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Home country: Panama Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: Lead Play or musical: Musical Sondheim or Shakespeare: Both Dream role: Richard III or Lady Macbeth “I was in the play ‘Three Sisters’

by Chekhov, and I was doing a monologue, and it literally felt like the entire world had stopped spinning and was listening to me.

Ever since then I’ve been working toward figuring out how to get back there.”

Even though they are practically surrounded by a veritable sea of fine arts and entertainment, the dramatic dozen of the FSU/ Asolo Conservatory stand strong among the league of professional and classical art offerings of the Ringling Complex.

“Our approach is a lot more energetic and tends to be a lot more imaginative,” says Leaming. “The audiences that come to see our work are surprised at the caliber of the actor and surprised at the plays that we are presenting that nobody else in town seems to be doing.”

Home state: Kentucky Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: Lead Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: “There are too many things that I would love to do, but I’m really excited about getting to play Lyubov Ranevskaya in ‘The Cherry Orchard’ this year.”

Home state: California Drama or comedy: Comedy Lead or supporting actor: Lead Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: Cyrano de Bergerac

Home state: Michigan Drama or comedy: Dramedy Lead or supporting actor: Supporting Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: Peter Pan

Home state: New York Drama or comedy: Drama Lead or supporting actor: “Any and all.”

Play or musical: Play Sondheim or Shakespeare: Shakespeare Dream role: “Miss Julie from ‘Miss Julie’ by August Strindberg because the role terrifies me and I love doing things that terrify me.”

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Having lived, worked and taught in the Sarasota area for more than 25 years, Forgard draws inspiration from a local muse: the everyday existence. Shades and shadows of human lines and figures live in his canvases in diverse hues. His works provide a snapshot of life on busy streets or quiet cafés as if captured through the soft-focus lens of a camera. Forgard uses several paints and oils and adds raw materials for extra texture.

“Everything I see inspires me,” says Forgard. “I’m a visual person, and as I walk through the city or do anything in my life, I’m always absorbing visual stimuli to get me started.”

Even though he has resided and taught in Sarasota, Forgard does not let his stable geographic location stifle his techniques or cause his art to become static.

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And one continuing source of inspiration is different artists, new and old masters. Artists whom Forgard has connected with throughout his career include Francis Bacon, Edgar Degas, Wolf Kahn and, most recently, Gustav Klimt. “Figure Flow of Life” contains visual echoes of the late 19th century Austrian painter, known for

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One would think that the Sarasota Ballet couldn’t top its world premiere of Will Tuckett’s “The Secret Garden” in August, but this garden certainly grew to new heights. Opening its 24th season, the Sarasota Ballet performed the “The Secret Garden” flawlessly.

This production that includes dance, theater and puppetry, has the dancers working full-time — not only dancing — but also as the crew performing scene changes of the gates and walls on wheels and the puppetry, as well. The wheeled walls were magical as they transformed the stage from the secret garden to the various rooms of the hallowed Craven Mansion.

The puppetry is still a standout feature of this creative masterpiece that is set to music by Jeremy Holland-Smith. The dancers are not concealed behind their respective puppets, but almost merge as one with their animals, using graceful moments to bring the crow, robin and fox puppets to life. Calvin Farias and Patrick Ward were once again experts as the fox puppeteers, not missing a single moment — even mimicking the fox panting while waiting for the next scene.

Jessica Cohen delighted as Mary Planwho to starts attend our Lennox, off as a petulant orphan but blossoms into a happy, loved young girl surrounded by friends and a new family. Her technique is strong and she displays elegant lines, especially in arabesque lifts byour Juan Gil during Plan topress attend a scene in which Mary dances with her dead parents, Gil and Danielle Brown, in a dream.

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The Sarasota Ballet opened its season with Will Tuckett’s “The Secret Garden.”

Jamie Carter, Kate Honea and Ricki Bertoni are ever adept at character roles, so much so that Bertoni was recently promoted to Character Principal. Carter was perfect in portraying the melancholy Mr. Craven. Honea stomped around the mansion as the mean Mrs. Medlock. And Bertoni performed as Ben Weatherstaff with a permanent scowl on his face.

Two new dancers to the company made their debut on Friday night: Michael Burfield and Kyle Hiyoshi. Both displayed immense talent and ability. Burfield was buoyant and quick on his feet as Dickon, and Hiyoshi jumped with fervor and might as the bad Dr. Webster.

Sara Scherer lead the female servants, Kristianne Kleine, Sareen Tchekmedyian, Dagny Hanrahan and Ellen Overstreet, with a sunny demeanor that seems to glow across the entire stage.

Tchekmedyian was sharp and strong and danced with a very nice style.

At the end of the ballet French states: “Garden is Love.” I think it’s safe to say, we love “The Secret Garden.”

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Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss met at Rollins College when Matt was about to graduate and Elyse was finishing her second year. Shortly after meeting, Matt graduated and they stayed in touch over the summer because of their mutual connection to Longboat Key/ Anna Maria Island. Elyse grew up on Anna Maria and knew that Matt’s family owned a home on Longboat (the houses are only eight miles apart).

Elyse started her third year of school and needed a date to her sorority formal, and while she knew it was a long shot, she asked Matt. He immediately booked his flight. After the formal on Nov. 20, 2010, the flights didn’t stop.

Matt told Elyse that he was planning a fun weekend, but wouldn’t tell her anything else.

On Dec. 29, 2012, Matt took her to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a place they visited on Elyse’s first visit to Philadelphia.

The couple visited Elyse’s favorite exhibit last, and Matt wanted to take a picture in front of her favorite Degas statue. He asked a stranger to take it, however, he actually asked him to videotape everything.

The newly engaged couple walked outside, and Elyse was shocked to see so many family members and friends waiting on the steps. The couple enjoyed the evening celebrating with all who traveled to witness the big moment.

The ceremony took place May 31 at Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast with the reception following at the Manatee Riverhouse. The couple recalls the weather as a fun memory from the wedding — a rainbow appeared right before the rehearsal dinner and the rain held off just long enough to make it through the ceremony. Thunder actually boomed as the bride walked down the aisle, which gave everyone a good laugh.

The bride and wedding planner Nicole Kaney transformed the venue for a classic, timeless and elegant look, using the couple’s colors of navy and ivory.

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