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VOLUME 37, NO. 28

YOUR TOWN BACK IN THE RUNNING

We were skeptical last April when former Longboat Key resident John Wallace told us he had reached the finish line of his marathon career.

Sure enough, Wallace reports that after two heart surgeries, he completed his 373rd marathon in Muscat, Oman, and is off to another race in Bahrain.

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THE LADY FROM LONGBOAT KEY Restaurateur, philanthropist and Stetson hat lady Edith Barr Dunn died Feb. 4. She was 94.

ROBIN HARTILL MANAGING EDITOR

Candidates sound off at debate Where do candidates stand on issues?

ROBIN HARTILL MANAGING EDITOR

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission met Feb. 9, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center for a debate hosted by the Longboat Observer and moderated by Observer Media Group Editor/ CEO Matt Walsh. Approximately 60 people attended the event. The town’s general municipal election takes place March 10.

The ballot has two contested races: Jack Daly and Larry Grossman are running for the District 4 SEE DEBATE PAGE 2A

ARTS+CULTURE

Edith Barr Dunn said that at 3 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29, she wanted to buy her friends one final cocktail.

It wasn’t a wish. It was a declaration.

Two days later, more than 125 of her friends gathered at Marina Jack. One by one, they took turns sitting next to the famed Stetson hat lady — who chose a white rhinestone-studded Stetson for the occasion — sharing their favorite memories of her over the microphone for the crowd to hear.

Employees from the old Shenkel’s restaurant on Longboat Key spoke about her famous saying: “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.”

It was a motto that reflected Dunn’s philosophy that cleanliness is next to godliness, a principle she stressed at her restaurant.

Friend Bernie Gottshalk — a former Shenkel’s employee — talked about the dress Gottshalk SEE BARR DUNN PAGE 3A

SERVICE FOR EDITH BARR DUNN When: 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 Where: St. Martha’s Catholic Church, 200 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice, tidewell.org.

File photo

Edith Barr Dunn attended the Catholic Charities Ball in February 2007.

A NEW LEAF

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens seeks to grow in harmony with its roots.

INSIDE

“She wouldn’t take no for an answer. Her ability was to con or convince people into joining her.”

— Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters, who befriended Barr Dunn more than 40 years ago.

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Election debate

FROM PAGE 1A

seat, and Gene Jaleski is challenging incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger for his at-large seat.

Read on to see what candidates said about Key issues.

chief to meet with their counterparts from Bradenton Beach and in Sarasota, focusing on St. Armands, with the thought to see if there’s a better monitor through the use of foot cops that could aid in a more orderly flow and just to search for simple and, perhaps, more effective ways.”

Jaleski: “There are simple solutions. There is no foot traffic control on St. Armands. You need to control when pedestrians are allowed to cross the street…

We can certainly work on the back road that goes along the Circle and work to widen that.”

FUTURE OF POLICE DISPATCH

Grossman: “My preference is that they consolidate with Sarasota County to get reliable service. We’ve seen this service, and it’s very efficient.”

Daly: “My comeaway would be to be very influenced by the police chief and his reactions. I would not look only at cost, but I would also look at the significance of local dispatchers, and at all costs, I would maintain that.”

Jaleski: “Our property values are enhanced by being a premier, exclusive community with people who live here feeling safe…

In this case, I think we can afford to spend the extra nickel or extra dime for that unique quality of service.”

Younger: “Time is of the essence, and unfortunately, the way the current system is set up, there are multiple delays going on, even on the fire side….What I see thus far, Sarasota (County) is offering the best, the fastest and the most reliable service.”

KEY CLUB REFERENDUM

Daly: “I would vote yes on that, keeping in mind that that property is to convert residential units to tourism units. You’re not adding any additional units if you vote ‘yes’ on the referendum.

We’re still very shy in terms of our tourism units. The Holiday Inn has not been replaced, the Colony is shut down and the (former)

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Robin Hartill

At-large incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger with his challenger, Gene Jaleski, and District 4 candidates Jack Daly and Larry Grossman

Hilton is shut down temporarily while construction is going on.”

Jaleski: “Where I differ from the commissioners and many people is that we need to go to the taxpayers and not just the voters.

We need to go out to all of them and say, ‘How do you feel about this?” We need to have an inclusive discussion about this because the people who are going to be suffering are not just the voters.”

Younger: (Responding to Jaleski’s comments) “In Chicago, everybody gets to vote, and they get to vote several times. The American way is, you register and you vote in a community.

“We have put this to you. You the voters will get to decide. Do you want to convert the 300 units or do you not want to convert the

function of the island itself, but 300 units?”

Grossman: “I was in favor of it’s a function of St. Armands the Key Club proposal when it and Anna Maria with its world’s first came out, and I’m in favor of smallest traffic circle….We get the referendum. There was a ref- pushback. We’re a little bit captive to both ends of the island.” erendum to add 250 units…

Grossman: “I’ve always But this is an additional advised that we need to 300 units. There will be talk to FDOT. The ULI more folks on the island, MUNICIPAL (Urban Land Institute) and there will be more ELECTION committee recomvisitors. The one thing mended we transform I bring is that I’ve negoGulf of Mexico Drive into tiated on development this boulevard. We’re doing applications, and I have to say that I’m a lot more demand- it all in pieces. We don’t have a ing when I try to add things for the grand plan. It has to go beyond Longboat Key to address the dyspublic good.” function.”

THE TOWN’S ROLE Daly: “Most of the traffic issues IN ALLEVIATING TRAFFIC are caused outside of Longboat Younger: “The traffic backup Key. It would make sense for on both sides is not so much a the commission and the police

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Grossman: “I’d like to see it not only on Gulf of Mexico Drive but on the entire island….There was a lot of controversy as to who pays for it. You don’t get a second chance to do it right the first time. The entire island should be undergrounded.”

Daly: “Clearly, the reliability and safety and aesthetic benefits along GMD makes sense…I haven’t seen any hard facts with respect to the so-called neighborhoods. I think it’s premature to come to any conclusions without concrete facts.”

Jaleski: “To have half the community kept safe will probably get us to court…If we let the rest of the island try to mobilize itself, it’s too expensive, and nobody’s going to do the work. The best, utilitarian way is to keep everyone safe.”

Younger: “I want a vote. This will go on a referendum and each of the people on the island will get their say.”

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Edith Barr Dunn wasn’t wearing that night: She had worn it to the funeral for Barr Dunn’s son, Kenny Barr, after his death last summer. She also wore the dress a couple months later to a service for her mother.

Barr Dunn, known for both her directness and her style, told Gottshalk she looked fat.

“I went home and gave it to the thrift store,” Gottshalk said. “I never wanted her to see me in that dress again.”

Friends sat beside Barr Dunn and shared their memories, often holding her hand. She hadn’t just influenced their fashion choices.

The late Kenny Barr’s business partner in the Sports Page on Main Street, Bobby Richards, told about how when they were negotiating space, the owner wanted 10% more than they believed the building was worth. They went to Barr Dunn for advice. She told them: “He owns it. You want it.”

Jack Thompson spoke about the seeds she planted in him that spurred him to volunteer throughout the community.

“Today, the seed is fully grown,” Thompson told Barr Dunn.

“Today, I have my own fundraising thing I founded, and that’s helping Purple Heart warriors who have lost their leg or legs while serving in action in a combat arena.”

“The world is a better place because of Edith Barr Dunn,” he said.

The stories varied, but the common theme was this: “It was a continuous repetition of how much they loved her,” Gottshalk said.

Barr Dunn took in the memories from her wheelchair along with her signature drink: a martini. As usual, she was the last to leave the party.

She returned to her Marina Tower condo unit and stayed up until 2:15 a.m. with her niece Susan Randall. She opened the gifts her friends had brought her, including candies to indulge her famed sweet tooth, candles and fuzzy slippers with Valentine’s hearts to soothe her pain from the ulcers on her feet. She reminisced and thumbed through an album with clips of the many newspaper stories that featured the lady with the Stetson hat and Mercedes who was a Longboat Key and Sarasota icon.

As they reminisced, Barr Dunn and Randall tried to piece together from the pictures exactly when Barr Dunn had become the Stetson hat lady.

(They never figured it out, but Barr Dunn got her first one from Morris Rosenthal, CEO of Stetson Hats Co. Her collection eventually grew to more than 600, although she had donated most of her hats to charities in recent years.)

The following Tuesday, she indulged her sweet tooth one last time when she ate a chocolate turtle. The next day, Wednesday, Feb. 3, Barr Dunn died. She was 94.

The program she had given partygoers four days earlier featured Barr Dunn, clad in a red suit and hat.

“It’s been a great life!” it said.

MAKING HER LUCK

Like her final party, everything in Barr Dunn’s life was planned.

She attributed her success in

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Edith Barr Dunn helps her son, Kenny Barr, cut the cake at his 70th birthday celebration at the Sports Page Bar & Grill in Sarasota.

Susan Randall, Sylvia Babineau and Edith Barr Dunn sold 50/50 tickets at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s annual pancake breakfast in 2014.

her 35 years as owner of Shenkel’s restaurant to a three-part formula: good food, service and cleanliness.

She planned her time meticulously, expecting everything to run on time, whether it was a board meeting, lunch or meeting with bankers. When the Sports Page was open, her Friday night plans always included meeting up with old friends at the restaurant.

She didn’t wait around for people to step up and volunteer when it came to her charitable work that included organizing 50/50 raffles at the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and later, the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. She also supported charities such as Toys for Tots, Catholic Charities and United Way, to name a few.

“She wouldn’t take no for an answer,” said retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters, who befriended Barr Dunn more than 40 years ago. “Her

“Every day, she would say, ‘I’m so blessed.

There’s no one more blessed than me.’”

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ability was to con or convince people into joining her.”

When someone told her he or she couldn’t volunteer, she reminded them, “But it’s for the children.”

She was a skilled gambler, especially when it came to gin rummy and poker, and she always played for money.

She stated on the first page of her 1986 autobiography “Lady From Longboat Key” that unlike many women, she didn’t marry money. She made it.

The book outlines her humble beginnings.

Born Oct. 20, 1920, in Pontrypidd, Wales, she was the daughter of a coalminer who came home each night with a lunch bucket, lantern and sooty face.

Her start as an entrepreneur came when she was 4 and saw her mother drop a coin into the tattered cup of a singing beggar. That afternoon, her parents realized that young Edith had disappeared. They found her on the same street corner where the beggar had been standing, singing to passersby with one of her mother’s best teacups in hand.

In 1932, Barr Dunn immigrat-

ed with her family to Chicago.

She wasn’t much of a student and wound up in summer school every year. After summer school classes in the morning, she got an education in capitalism, selling ice cream bars from a wagon for a company called Alice and Bill’s.

She found success as a model and later married Loyall Dunn and had two sons, Kenneth and Lee. The couple later divorced, and Barr Dunn moved in the early 1950s to Sarasota, where her parents and sister and brother-inlaw, Nell and Rich Shenkel, had opened the Waffle Shop Restaurant.

Barr Dunn started as an employee but eventually bought the Waffle Shop. Later, she opened Barr’s Restaurant, where she met her second husband, Gus Dunn, who dined there every night after losing his wife in 1959.

The couple married in 1960.

Barr Dunn later sold Barr’s, planning to retire. But she quickly returned to the restaurant business after buying Shenkel’s, a restaurant her sister-in-law and brother had opened on the Key. Barr Dunn and her son, Kenny, spent the next 35 years operating the restaurant. Under Barr Dunn’s ownership, the restaurant became so popular that there was often a long line for Sunday breakfast. She made the pies from scratch and used a deck of cards to remember who was next in line, saying “Queen of diamonds!

You’re table’s ready.”

Barr Dunn also used the restaurant to support an array of charitable organizations in the community. The restaurant was the site of breakfast meetings for the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and hosted countless benefits for various causes.

Barr Dunn and her son closed Shenkel’s in 1994. She later sold the property in 2003 for $2 million. She had purchased it for $110,000 in 1961.

In a 2009 interview with the Longboat Observer, Barr Dunn said that a decade and a half into retirement, her business cards still said “restaurant consultant” — a role she had played for many years since closing Shenkel’s that she hadn’t played in years.

Still, people frequently approached her and told her how much they loved Shenkel’s. That, she said, always made her smile.

ACTS OF KINDNESS

Barr Dunn continued to be a local celebrity in retirement.

In the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade, she rode in a Mercedes stuffed with 100 teddy bears next to a Marine for Toys for Tots. She recruited friend Sylvia Babineau to drive, telling her it would be good for her business because people would see her.

Instead, it was Barr Dunn who was seen, in her white mink Stetson hat, waving to the cameras.

“Of course, I was down really low at the bottom trying to see because of all the teddy bears,” Babineau said.

Barr Dunn was a frequent bellringer during the holiday season outside of Longboat Key Publix through 2013, when she was 93.

“She would put her Santa hat on, and she would dance and have her boom box playing Christmas carols, sometimes for four or five hours,” Babineau said.

But Barr Dunn wasn’t public about many of her acts of charity.

After popular Longboat Key entertainer Big Mama, who sang at Shenkel’s, had a heart attack, and knowing she had fam-

WORDS OF WISDOM “Do what works.”

— Barr Dunn wrote in her autobiography that “Do what works” was her business philosophy. She developed that sense by doing everything in the restaurant business from scrubbing the garbage cans to being the boss.

“If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.”

— Barr Dunn believed that cleanliness was essential in the restaurant business. The saying is well-known to her former restaurant employees.

“I have a kitchen because it came with the house.”

— A sign on Barr Dunn’s refrigerator revealed the truth: The famed restaurateur never cooked in retirement. Instead, Barr Dunn dined out with friends for every meal. The only item she kept in her refrigerator was Publix ice cream.

“It’s nice to be important. But it’s more important to be nice.”

— Barr Dunn’s personal philosophy needs no explanation.

ily members to take care of, the Dunns kept paying her until she recovered.

The Dunns loved their longtime, late housekeeper, Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor, who lived in Newtown, worked 48 years for the Dunns. Taylor was a horrible driver, Dunn told her friends, but she nevertheless bought Taylor several new cars over the years — with cash, right off the dealer lots.

When Taylor died, Dunn told her friend Nancy Dalton: “I want the biggest flower arrangement you can get.”

For several years, after one of her former dishwashers moved into a nursing home, Dunn would buy him clothes and go the nursing home a couple times of week.

She played gin with him. Dunn told her friends, “He was the best dishwasher anyone ever had.”

She helped employees pay the rent during hard times and offered to help them meet their goals by offering to hold onto their money so they wouldn’t spend it.

Her generosity extended to friends through simple acts of kindness.

Dalton, who befriended Barr Dunn during a bridge game, stopped driving at night. As dusk approached, Barr Dunn would encourage her to go home, then call to ensure she had made it home safely.

Her thank-you notes arrived so quickly that friends joked that she pre-wrote them.

In the days leading up to her death, Barr Dunn continued to take communion daily and attend Sunday Mass at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Sarasota.

She constantly told friends how blessed she was.

“Every day, she would say, ‘I’m so blessed. There’s no one more blessed than me,’” Dalton said.

Gottshalk said she learned this lesson from Barr Dunn.

“Just be nice to people,” she said. “And also have fun.”

Dunn was preceded in death by her husband, Gus, and sons, Kenneth Barr and Loyall Barr II.

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THE ART OF RE DESIGN THE OBSERVER IS BORN

Ralph & Claire Hunter started the first issue of the Longboat Observer.

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BRIEFS

Police recover body after plunge from Ringling Bridge The Sarasota Police Department recovered the body of a man who jumped from the Ringling Bridge just before 9:30 a.m. Monday.

Police identified the man as Louis Klinger, 63, of Lakewood Ranch.

Klinger was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway, then fled to the John Ringling Causeway, according to SPD spokeswoman Genevieve Judge. Police say he parked, then jumped from the north side of the bridge.

Town Hall to close for Presidents Day

THE WALSH WAY

The Walsh & Beliles Family acquire the Longboat Observer and refresh the classic look for a new perspective on the reader experience.

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ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Mario Garcia & Mario Garcia Jr. reinvigorate the Observers by bringing innovation to the flow of readership.

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ART + REDESIGN

Pegie Stark, a protégé of Mario Garcia Sr., crafts an energized design for the pages of the Observers through inspiration drawn from Mondrian.

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Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, and other town offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day. Solid-waste collection will be rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Have all items curbside by 7 a.m.

Town offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. For information, call 316-1999.

Longboat Pass bridge work begins Routine maintenance will be performed on Longboat Pass Bridge during the nighttime hours of Feb. 15 through Feb. 19.

Scheduled bridge maintenance, performed by Infrastructure Company of America (ICA) will require intermittent lane closures of both northbound and southbound traffic lanes at the bridge between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly.

Flagmen will stop traffic in one

MEETINGS n Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting — 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 12 n Planning & Zoning Board Meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 n Town Commission Regular Workshop — 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17

direction at a time and terminate lane closures if traffic begins to back up.

Mote announces dolphin’s death Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium staff announced in a news release that pantropical dolphin Moonshine died on Tuesday.

Moonshine, who was found in 2003 stranded on a beach in the Florida Keys with severe sunburn, was a resident at Mote for more than 10 years. Mote treated Moonshine for the sunburn, and he was deemed unable to return to the wild.

During the past few days, Mote officials said Moonshine became uninterested in his care and food before taking a turn for the worse Tuesday morning, according to a press release. Moonshine’s cause of death is unknown at this time.

Mote Aquarium’s dolphin lagoon area in the Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center will remain closed to visitors for the rest of the week.

Donations can be made in Moonshine’s memory to Mote’s Dolphin and Whale Hospital. Visit mote.org/donate and click the “Donations” tab.

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CIRCLE TRAFFIC: Worse than ever?

As congestion continues to frustrate drivers, Circle stakeholders seek solutions this season.

DAVID CONWAY NEWS EDITOR

As St. Armands property owners, residents and merchants waited to meet with representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation the morning of Feb. 4, they speculated on the cause of the officials’ tardiness.

Most likely, those in attendance agreed, they were stuck in traffic.

The St. Armands Business Improvement District was meeting with FDOT to discuss those same traffic issues. Attendees painted a grim picture of the situation: During rush hour, traffic backs up all the way around St. Armands Circle, taking 40 minutes to an hour to get to the mainland or Longboat Key. The traffic is an issue on Longboat, too; during peak hours, cars are lined up from the Circle to the Publix on Bay Isles Parkway.

“We’ve got clients coming from all over the world to shop on St. Armands Circle, and they can’t get home, and they get frustrated,” BID board member Michael Valentino said.

At least two things make the this season’s traffic different

from past years, according to St. Armands stakeholders. First, traffic is worse than it has ever been, they say — and with new projects planned near the John Ringling Causeway, overcrowding appears poised to get worse.

The second factor, however, is they believe there may be some simple fixes to help mitigate the issues. Those on St. Armands think that, by coordinating a series of lights between the mainland and the Circle more effectively — at Fruitville Road, Gulfstream Avenue, Sunset Drive and Bird Key Drive — the flow of traffic could be improved. The same goes for Longboat Key, they

“We’ve got clients coming from all over the world to shop on St. Armands Circle, and they can’t get home, and they get frustrated.”

— Michael Valentino, BID board member

say, if traffic signals at the Longboat Key Club and Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island were more harmonious.

“What happens is you get stopped at one, and then you get stopped again,” said Hugh Fiore, president of the St. Armands Residents Association.

According to city engineer Alex DavisShaw, staff is working with FDOT to better coordinate traffic signals. That work is likely to continue through March and won’t provide much in the way of immediate relief.

L.K. Nandam, FDOT’s District 1 traffic operations engineer, was surprised to hear how bad things had gotten. He agreed to look at whether the timing of the traffic signals was exacerbating traffic and report back to St. Armands stakeholders in a couple of weeks.

If the problem could be addressed with existing infrastructure, he said, implementing a solution should be relatively straightforward — and quick.

But Nandam, DavisShaw and St. Armands representatives all agreed that traffic issues wouldn’t be fixed simply by better coordinating lights. A series of roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 should help, Nandam said, but those are still years away. Asked what she thought would mitigate traffic, DavisShaw said:

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“My real opinion? The solution to the problem is another bridge.”

Nandam agreed that many of roads are simply being pushed beyond their intended capacities.

But people on St. Armands were eager for a more immediate solution. Residents suggested that, during rush hour, police officers could direct traffic at busy intersections.

Nandam said that, while that is often works for smaller streets, it doesn’t at bigger intersections like the ones at Fruitville and Gulfstream. With so much competing movement, it’s hard for officers to judge how to facilitate the flow of cars.

The group also suggested crossing guards on the Circle to help control pedestrian traffic.

But even if stakeholders wanted to implement some of the proposed solutions, it’s unlikely that money would be available.

“We have a couple of ways to try to solve the problem, but no matter what we look at, we say we have no money,” said Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association.

Ultimately, Nandam said, the best solutions would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.

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GOOGLE YOUR TRAFFIC Town Manager Dave Bullock and Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross have been using Google Traffic, an option under the Google Maps cellphone app, to monitor traffic on the Key. Here’s how it works: Android phone data is sent to Google, which captures the movement of phones traveling on the roads via algorithms. n From your computer, click on Google Maps, type in an address, hit the “traffic” tab and make sure “live traffic” is checked. Users can then see green lines on the route for flowing traffic, orange lines for moderate traffic and red lines for traffic that’s not moving. n Smartphones require users to download the Google Maps app and follow the same instructions. Phones will show red dots if traffic is moving slowly and green dots if phone data show cars moving at reasonable speeds.

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YOUR CANDIDATE: Jack Daly JACK DALY

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

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When Jack Daly retired from the corporate world as the executive vice president of a natural gas company in 1994, he and his wife, Jane, made their Club Longboat unit their permanent residence.

“Retirement” lasted about a week.

“I got on the board at Club Longboat immediately, and before I knew it, I was president,” Daly said.

This week, Daly will hand over the Club Longboat gavel after 20 years of service on the board, 10 of which he served as president.

But Daly isn’t wavering in his urge to serve.

His sights are set on the Longboat Key Town Commission’s District 4 seat that Mayor Jim Brown will vacate in March, when he reaches his term limit of six years.

Daly is facing off against St. Judes resident and frequent Town Hall visitor Larry Grossman.

“I’m a firm believer in participating in the communities I live in,” Daly said.

Daly is currently the vice chairman of the town’s Planning and Zoning Board and a four-year board member.

“The PZB board whets your appetite a bit to want to do more,” he said.

Daly’s corporate and business background revolved around a changing natural gas industry.

Armed with a degree in civil engineering he earned from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1957, he began his career as an engineer with Columbia, Ohiobased Columbia Gas of Ohio.

He attended law school at night after being promoted to the company’s planning division in New York City and transferred to the company’s legal department upon graduation in 1967.

Daly spent years in Washington, D.C., working to try, settle and mediate cases that helped open up supplies of natural gas at a time when the federal government had strict regulations.

After a string of promotions to roles that included a chairman and CEO position and an executive vice president position, Daly retired in 1993.

After eight moves that ended at Club Longboat, when Daly looks back, he said he couldn’t have had the career he had without his wife, who died four years ago.

“She had the tough job of keeping the family on track,” Daly said.

Daly and his wife chose Longboat Key as their retirement home for its perfect blend of serenity and, more importantly, its tennis amenities.

The Dalys made their first visit to Longboat Key in 1983, stay-

“With my community involvement and corporate and business background, I can bring more value to the commission.”

— Jack Daly, Longboat Key commission candidate

ing at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

“What a place that was in its heyday,” Daly said.

Daly has enjoyed his planning board duties, proposing a year ago the board hold a joint meeting with the commission to discuss topics and planning objectives in a public forum together.

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players across the board in one room once in awhile to discuss the major issues,” Daly said. “That’s Management 101.”

Daly said he doesn’t claim to be a zoning expert like his opponent, but he said the comprehensive plan and code changes the town is undergoing is the major issue at hand.

“It’s not a sexy process to change codes and regulations, but it’s very significant,” Daly said.

Daly is in favor of a Bayfront Park expansion and a town center and hopes the commission can “get some of the money back we send to Sarasota County to transform Bayfront Park.”

“There’s a lot of enthusiasm around town and big things coming down the pipeline,” Daly said.

“With my community involvement and corporate and business background, I can bring more value to the commission.”

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Hobbies: Tennis and sailing Interesting Fact: Daly and his family still own a beach cottage in Mystic, Conn., that his father built with his own hands.

The community of 75 beach cottages worked to create zoning restrictions that preserve the character of the community and protect water views. Says Daly: “It will always stay in the family.”

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YOUR CANDIDATE: Larry Grossman LARRY GROSSMAN

A retired city planner, Larry Grossman thinks he’s the perfect candidate to help reshape the town’s codes.

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A regular day for Larry Grossman on Longboat Key starts at sunrise on the beach with a garbage bag attached to his shorts. He throws trash from the day before into the bag, which he fills to the top. During turtle nesting season, he also uses the time to search for turtle nests.

Then, he’ll head home and plan his daily bicycle rides along Gulf of Mexico Drive around the day’s government meetings. If there isn’t a scheduled public meeting at Longboat Key Town Hall, you’re likely to find Grossman near a dais in either Manatee or Sarasota counties, offering his advice on matters that affect this region.

“It’s how I spend my spare time,” Grossman said. “I want to lend my expertise to some of these jurisdictions going through change and planning.”

Grossman is vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 4 seat Jim Brown vacates next month when he reaches his term limit of six years. He is running against Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Jack Daly for the seat.

His top priority if elected: overseeing the evolving process of changing the town’s comprehensive plan and codes. More

importantly, Grossman believes he can help speed up a process that Commissioner Lynn Larson recently complained is taking longer than it took to write the U.S. Constitution.

“Speeding it up doesn’t mean it will be done tomorrow if I’m elected,” Grossman said. “But I can speed it up by suggesting we put revisions in the right order.

You can do it faster while still getting it right.”

A retired planner who spent more than 30 years with the city of Alexandria, Va., Grossman was charged with creating plans that enticed development in dilapidated parts of town that were preparing for metro rail stations. He also helped redo the city’s comp plan and created more land-use categories. Relocating transformers as part of Alexandria’s undergrounding utility project was also part of his job.

“We had archaic zoning and weren’t planning for the future,” Grossman said. “It was similar to Longboat Key in many ways.”

After retirement, he became a commercial real estate broker, structuring deals such as a land swap to create a park in Alexandria and selling run-down city parking lots to developers to create mixed-use development.

“I did a lot of stuff to encourage development and utilize areas of town that weren’t working in

“Every section of the Key is different, and we need to look at the relationship of nearby properties when we’re changing while still preserving neighborhood character.”

— Larry Grossman, Longboat Key commission candidate

their current form,” Grossman said. “I loved getting rid of pavement.”

Grossman believes the town should be broken down into individualized planning sections, or neighborhoods, for planning purposes.

“Every section of the Key is different, and we need to look at the

relationship of nearby properties when we’re changing while still preserving neighborhood character,” Grossman said.

Grossman’s background as a real estate agent also leads him to believe the town can be more proactive in helping to sell and revitalize run-down north-end parcels, such as the vacant gas station property. And, he wants to lend his expertise to a new town center concept.

If elected, Grossman’s first priority will be transforming Bayfront Park.

“It’s a wasted asset,” said Grossman, who wants to transform the park into a “bold, utilized asset.”

Grossman said the town is moving in a positive direction.

“But they need someone on the commission that has the expertise I had for planning purposes,” Grossman said. “I want to make where I live a better place. I’ve done that my whole life.”

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We asked last week on this page: ‘Never again?’ It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists’ atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded — forcefully.

Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944

Stick to Cops Corner I write with no illusions of seeing this in print. Nevertheless, I was so upset by your editorial calling for all-out war that I had to respond.

Your “Never again?” editorial went way beyond the expected limits of an advertisement-laden local weekly. It is wrong on so many levels that I don’t know where to begin.

To compare ISIS or any other fringe terrorist group to Hitler’s Germany is not only out of proportion with history, but it diminishes the deaths of millions of innocent Jews, Slavs, gypsies, homosexuals, intellectuals and others who were slaughtered by a tyrant who has no equal in infamy.

Yes, we had 9/11. Yes, there have been gruesome beheadings. But most of the killing has been Arabs killing Arabs, which has been going on for centuries.

Your call to arms is frightening.

Pumped up by jingoistic quotations from Army officers, you call for all-out war, risking the lives of thousands of young American soldiers to fight a battle that you are thousands of miles away from.

Why don’t you and your family move to the Middle East and publish your paper there? Because you, personally, have no intention of putting yourself in harm’s way. It’s easy to throw spitballs from the comfort of your safe office. You even pay homage to that great American Spiro Agnew by using one of his favorite words — nattering.

The president is “feckless,” the Congress “afraid.” But not you and your warrior friends. The answer is always war.

My advice: Stick to Cops Corner and condo ads. If you have to vent, write a letter to the Times. You can’t turn the Longboat Observer into a bully pulpit when all you have to offer is bull----.

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ISIS crucifies Christians in Iraq.

more people will do the same before it is too late.

It’s a shame that our government is not more involved in wiping out these vile zealots. We, the people, need to make our voices heard!

AUDREY CARROLL SMITH Bradenton

We must meet this threat

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Finally, someone had the nerve and clear view of the evil in our world that is like a cancer that no one is treating.

To say that this evil is confined to a few Muslims and that Islam is the religion of peace is pure baloney. You have only to study Muslim aggression in history and the true life of Muhammed to see what we’re facing. Compare the lives of Jesus and Muhammed.

How can we get serious about this threat to the entire civilized world and let known terrorist camps operate in this country? We must call them what they are and aggressively eliminate them. Period.

Just a note to communicate an enthusiastic “thank you!” for your editorial in the Feb. 5 edition of the Observer.

A substantial portion of our society would like to turn a blind eye to the very real threat embodied by Islamic extremism.

Thirteen years have passed since 9/11, and while no one alive on that day will ever forget what happened, many among us seem to want to see it as an isolated event that could never happen again. The reality is that what we are seeing today from the likes of ISIS, al Qaeda, Boko Haram, etc., is an extension of that same crazed hatred and oppression, which is, in fact, far worse than what we witnessed on that fateful September day.

Although no one desires renewed armed conflict, the necessity to engage decisively at this point must no longer be considered an option. Left unchecked, the violent terrorism that we have all witnessed elsewhere will not spare our nation. In fact, it is only through consistent diligence and the grace of God that we have not as yet had to face the ravages of violent extremism here in the United States.

It is an unfortunate, yet objective conclusion for anyone paying attention with eyes open that we must aggressively meet this threat now on our terms, lest we allow these terrorist organizations bloody us on theirs.

PHIL STEWART

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It’s just like pre-World War I

Thank you for the article on the terrorist attacks that have become alarmingly more frequent and horrendous.

It took courage for this little newspaper to report out-of-the-box commentary, atypical for the usual community news you deliver to us each week.

I also appreciate your noting that Obama is totally unwilling to step up and take a stance on this impending doom that will surely affect us in the United States.

It’s a scary world we live in; I feel for the innocent children being born every day.

I, for one, intend to write to my congressman as you suggested. Hopefully

The question you pose is indeed a serious ponderable, with no clear answer.

There is no doubt that the ISIS and other related Islamic pathological criminals are heinous, of the same ilk as the Nazis were, maybe worse.

Often it is stated that the situation in the world is analogous to 1939 in terms of ISIS aggression, and no aggressive counter balance from world governments.

I believe it is more like the first decade in the 20th century prior to World War I when European countries were colliding with each other, and Germany was behaving like Russia is today.

JEFFREY MELTZER Longboat Key

Aggressively eliminate them

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

I, for one, intend to write to my congressman as you suggested. Hopefully more people will do the same before it is too late.

— Audrey Carroll Smith

All European countries agreed to spend 2% of GDP to provide a military capability.

To date, only four countries are doing that.

Thus, their impotence in addressing ISIS, Russia or Iran.

European countries have, for the most part, been protected by the U.S. military since the end of 1945.

The issues of clear and present hostility and danger to the U.S. are multiple.

Russia is arming and posturing for war.

China stealthily is arming at a rapid rate.

Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

Terrorism both domestic and foreign will continue well into the future.

ISIS is going to have to be resolved by a coalition of countries in the Middle East.

Unfortunately, because of a deliberate policy by the current administration over the past six years, the U.S. military has been compromised in capability and capacity. Military resources are substantially stretched and need to be rebuilt and restored in every regard.

Congress needs to appropriate funds to start immediately the process of rebuilding and expanding the military.

Bottom line: Because of a void in leadership within the U.S. government and administration, the multiple perils threatening the U.S. are extremely serious.

Elections have consequences — do they ever! We are presently living the results.

VIC CAMERON Sarasota

‘I applaud your stand’ I’ve never commented about your paper since we moved here almost seven years ago and became a loyal reader. But your Feb. 5 opinion page really got my attention. I loved it.

Thanks for showing the reality of what these Islamic nut jobs are doing. Perhaps the armchair liberals won’t be so tolerant of this intolerance if they are presented with facts.

There are so few media outlets that present the truth. It takes courage, and I applaud your stand.

SUEANN CARPENTER Bradenton

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JAN. 28

12:54 p.m. — 6100 block of GMD. Rescue: Police assisted firefighter/paramedics with a rescue after a woman tripped and fell in a thrift store. The woman was transported to a hospital for further evaluation.

JAN. 29

ONGOING ISSUES

4:09 a.m. — 400 block of GMD. Civil Disturbance: A man said he has had difficulties with his landlord since he signed a lease in November. He told police his landlord does not live on the premise but keeps a vehicle parked in the unit’s spot and has called him multiple times. The two have also bickered over the cable bill. He believes she shut off the cable even though he gave her a check for the service, which she cashed. Police suggested he speak to the condo association about the parking issue and consider blocking the woman’s calls or obtaining a no-contact order.

HOT DOG? 11:07 a.m. — 5300 block of GMD.

Dog Rescue: A dog was left in the front seat of a van in a shopping center parking lot. The owner said he stepped into a shop for five minutes and did not believe it was too hot to leave his dog in the vehicle. The dog did not appear to be overheated, but police told the man he should leave a window open.

1:04 p.m. — 500 block of Cutter Lane.

Larceny: A man left his garden cart near the side of his house and later discovered it was missing.

SHEDDING SOME LIGHT

2:05 p.m. — 5400 block of GMD. Civil Disturbance: A woman met with her tenant to retrieve personal items from her rental property and noticed that her crystal lamp had been replaced by a bedroom lamp. The tenant said he did not know anything about the lamp. She also said the tenant, who is paid up through March, has purchased extra movies and charged them to her cable account. She said she does not understand why he is being so difficult. Police told her to stay away and report any further incidents.

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9:32 a.m. — Off the Key. Boat Violation: Police called out to individuals on board a vessel and activated their electronic air horn in an attempt to talk to them about several violations, including lack of registration, improper anchorage and improperly displayed registration numbers.

Officers did not get a response but observed movement from below the deck.

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8:47 p.m. — 2600 block of Harbourside Drive.

Noise: Police responded to a report of loud music and discovered it was coming from a small wedding party. While police spoke to wedding party staff and the DJ, the caller came over and agreed the music could continue as long as it was lowered by 10 p.m.

JAN. 30

FEB. 1

6:49 a.m. — 7100 block of La Lenaire Drive.

Code Enforcement: The crew of a barge moored near the south end of Jewfish Key told police they were unable to continue traveling after leaving Bradenton Beach.

11:01 a.m. — Off the Key. Boat Fire: A boat became engulfed in fire and smoke, but the family on board had safely boarded a Good Samaritan vessel by the time the Coast Guard arrived. The owner brought the boat to Florida for a vacation and

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noticed smoke in the port engine component while traveling and shut down both of the boat’s engines before boarding the other vessel.

FEB. 3

GET LOST 5 a.m. — Intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Exeter Drive.

Public Service: A woman’s friends left her stranded on Longboat Key after they got into an argument. She began to walk and got lost, so she called police for help. The woman said she was staying at an unknown address on Bradenton Beach. Police gave her a ride to the area, and she immediately recognized the house in which she is staying.

FAMILY FEUD

5:01 p.m. — 3000 block of Grand Bay Boulevard.

Harassing Phone Call: A woman’s sister has been sending her threatening text messages because of an ongoing family dispute.

The woman, who is on disability, said her sister has been threatening to call the Social Security office and claim that she is fraudulently collecting benefits.

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TAKEN TABLET 5:59 p.m. — 6500 block of Bayou Hammock Road.

Larceny: A woman discovered her iPad was missing and told police she last saw the device on the passenger seat of her unlocked vehicle in her driveway. She later received a call from a woman who said her father found the iPad on the road. Police called the man, who said he would arrange for his daughter to return the iPad but said he did not want to provide additional information and hung up the phone. Police determined that further investigation is needed.

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ongboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for the island’s 12-mile stretch of sand — but don’t think his job is just a day at the beach.

He oversees a staff of 20 members who are responsible for utilities, solid waste, town facilities, parks and streets, along with beaches.

Florensa has led the Public Works Department since 2001. He previously served as director of North Port’s Public Works Department for more than 16 years.

Q: How much of your time do you spend on beach projects?

A: About 45% to 50% of the time is spent in one way or another on beach projects, whether it’s working on permits or engineering or coordinating or planning for future beach access. The next highest amount of time is spent on utilities, but it really varies from week to week.

Q: How long did it take to get permits for the beach project at the north end in which two groins will be installed to stop sand loss?

A: The entire process took about two-and-a-half years, although there was an eight-month delay because certain individuals chose to challenge it.

Q: What is your favorite Longboat Key public beach access?

A: The best sunsets, I believe, are at the beach access by the old Poseidon restaurant (3400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive) about a mile north of Town Hall.

Q: What’s your favorite kind of day on the job at the Public Works Department?

A: When there are no traffic backups on my way home in the afternoon. Every day is a tough day, and every day is a fun day. A favorite type of day is when I’ve accomplished everything I set out to at the beginning of it.

Q: What is the biggest emergency the Public Works Department has responded to during your time as director?

A: Tropical Storm Debby (in 2012) was a big wakeup call to all of us. I didn’t think we would get flooding the way we did. Also, there was a sewer line break on April Fools’ Day in 2011 on Gulf of Mexico Drive near Town Hall. It was undermining Gulf of Mexico Drive. We had to one-lane it for few days at the peak of season and reroute traffic. It was very intense period with very little sleep.

Q: The Public Works Department has a motto: “Whatever it takes!” Did you come up with the motto?

A: No. Neil Martin (who retired in 2009 as Public Works operations manager) came up with that.

Q: What is the biggest complaint you hear from residents?

A: The biggest concern I hear is, “I can’t believe I used that much water last month.” But now, we have Smart Meters that allow us to go to your house and see how much water, by the hour — say, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. — the resident has used for the past two months. We usually suggest they check their sprinklers or see if they have a leaking toilet.

Q: How do you keep employee morale up in the department?

A: That’s an issue that’s difficult not just for me but for any director in town. We’ve had just a few salary increases over the past four or five years. But we tell (employees) that we appreciate them and that the community appreciates what they do…They realize that elected officials are accountable to the taxpayers…One thing we did in our department was at Christmas time, the department’s four managers took our money and pooled it, and we took our guys out to a local restaurant for drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Q: In what ways do Public Works employees impact residents’ lives?

A: When you turn on the faucet in the morning, that’s Public Works.

When you flush your toilet and the water doesn’t come back up, that’s Public Works. Your parks, your streets and every single town facility…All of that is handled

by Public Works…If you have an emergency, you call police or fire. But I think we touch people’s lives on a more regular basis than police or fire.

— ROBIN HARTILL

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2550 Harbourside Drive #321

Secluded 3BR/3½BA bayfront residence with expansive layout, two terraces. Beach access.

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3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #PH2101 3440 Mistletoe Lane Breathtaking sunset and sunrise views from this 4BR/5½BA top-floor residence will astound you. This immaculate penthouse is a rare opportunity to enjoy a single-family sized residence, offering outstanding amenities.

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3613 Fair Oaks Place

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3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #235

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7655 Donald Ross Road West

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1064 North Tamiami Trail #1227

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List price: $259,000 Website:www.BroadwayPromenade1227.com

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$42.1 MILLION:

The cost of undergrounding A town-wide utility undergrounding project will cost taxpayers $42.1 million according to a draft report.

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It’s not going to be cheap.

A draft report that will be presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission Feb. 17 at its regular workshop estimates the cost of burying power poles and utilities islandwide at $42.1 million.

The cost includes a 15% construction contingency built into the amount in case costs go higher. If construction costs require a 25% construction contingency built in, the cost could jump to $47.7 million.

If the town chooses a cheaper Gulf of Mexico Drive-only project, it will cost taxpayers $23.4 million. Previous estimates released in October came in at $19 million. The $23.4 million cost includes a 15% construction contingency built into the project cost. If construction costs need a 25% construction contingency built in, the town is looking at a $26.5 million project.

Costs have increased, in part, due to Florida Power & Light Co.’s updated costs that also now include transformers and increased material costs. The

costs now also include neighborhood and side street costs (see sidebar).

The town has the option to fund projects through ad valorem (uniform millage rate funded through property taxes) or non-ad valorem assessments. The town could also use a combination of the two assessments to fund a project.

Non-ad valorem assessments are based on the benefit each

“It’s not as simple as the 80/20 beach split.

We can’t take a map and draw a line and tell these people they pay this much and these people over here they pay this much for a project like this.”

– Anne Ross, assistant town manager

property receives, meaning residents who already have utilities buried underground would pay less for a project, while those who need their neighborhood or street utilities buried would pay more.

Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross, though, said a non-ad valorem assessment islandwide “is much more convoluted” and “would be difficult to implement for a project of this size.”

“It’s not as simple as the 80/20 beach split,” Ross said, referring to the measure that has property owners on the Gulf paying 80% of the cost for beach projects, while property owners east of Gulf of Mexico Drive pay 20% for those projects. “We can’t take a map and draw a line and tell these people they pay this much and these people over here they pay this much for a project like this.”

The draft presentation states a non-ad valorem funding mechanism has “potential issues of uniformity” and “creates an unreasonable start-over risk in debt financing.”

A project that would be funded by both ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem funds would also require two referendums, which could cause confusion among voters.

With the latest information, commissioners are charged with receiving public input and decid-

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ing whether to implement an islandwide project or limit its scope to just Gulf of Mexico Drive.

If they pursue undergrounding, the commission will also have to decide what kind of funding should be put on a referenda ballot.

So far, the town has approved spending up to $50,000 for an engineering study by Brannon & Gillespie LLC and up to $30,000 for staff to evaluate other options for underground utilities.

Discussion of underground utilities has flickered on and off at Town Hall for approximately 20 years.

At a November special meeting, four out of six commissioners in attendance voted against an ordinance on second reading that would have placed referenda on the March 10 ballot asking voters to approve bonds of no more than $19 million to bury utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive and

no more than $5 million to help neighborhoods with costs for undergrounding utilities.

Although more than 40 residents in attendance at the November meeting agreed that an undergrounding utilities plan was the right decision, they expressed a desire to hold off until the commission could bring islandwide underground utilities to voters.

The majority of the commission cited a need to get it done correctly the first time and a need to know what that the cost would be to bury utilities islandwide.

Some commissioners expressed concern many residents would vote down the GMD undergrounding project if the entire island was not included in the project.

The draft presentation states town staff needs referenda language by July 1 for a Nov. 3 mail ballot and by July 20 for on-site voting in the Nov. 3 election.

TOWN-WIDE PROJECT COSTS If voters pay for a town-wide $42.1 million undergrounding project through ad valorem funds, a property owner with a $500,000 home would pay an additional $315.01 annually in taxes over 20 years.

Project component Undergrounding GMD and feeders Undergrounding neighborhoods GMD street lighting enhancement Neighborhoods street lighting enhancements GMD fiber optic line install Neighborhoods fiber optic line install Financing and legal costs Contingency Multiyear inflation cost Total Project Costs

Project Cost $16.3 million $14.5 million $4.4 million $1.5 million $500,000 $1.2 million $1 million $500,000 $2.2 million $42.1 million Source: town of Longboat Key

Alumni Invited to a Reception Local resident to host reception for alumni of Massachusetts based school, St. John’s Prep,

Thursday, March 5, 2015 on Longboat Key.

You’ll Love Shopping At LBK Liquors

From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beachplace Association, 1109 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

Where Our Weekly Prices Match Publix!

(We’ll honor all advertised liquor prices in current Publix LIQUOR flyer.)

The event will be hosted by Paul Ahern, class of 1958. There will be complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches and desserts. Dress is casual.

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Daly raises $12,930 for campaign DISTRICT 4 Club Longboat resident Jack Daly has raised more JACK DALY Joseph Wolfer...................... $500 than any of this year’s Edmund Garno.................... $300 candidates for Longboat Peter Hankins...................... $300 Dennis and Marion Barden.$250 Key Town Commission.

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ack Daly is now leading the pack of Longboat Key Town Commission candidates for fundraising.

As of Feb. 6, the Club Longboat resident and Planning and Zoning Board vice chairman had raised $12,930 in his race against St. Judes Drive resident Larry Grossman for the District 4 seat, campaign reports state.

Grossman reported $375 in contributions for the same period.

Incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger raised $8,215 through Feb. 6. Challenger, Gene Jaleski, has filed notifications of no activity for each reporting period.

Frank Fineshriber................ $250 J. Rodderick Heller.............. $250 Rich and Sunny McGrath... $250 David Tayman...................... $250 Andrievs Dzenitis................ $200 Don Hartsfield..................... $200 David Heltzer....................... $200 David Kaufman................... $200 George Spoll........................ $200 Robert White....................... $200 Shannon Gault..................... $150 Jill Hughes............................ $150 James Larson....................... $150 Beverly Addison...................$100 Linda Aitken.........................$100 James Bakle.........................$100 Bruce Bozzi..........................$100 John Bradbury.....................$100 William Brittain....................$100 John Daly..............................$100 A.B. Davies...........................$100 Richard Fiore........................$100 Walter and Grace Hackett...$100 Larry Jacobson....................$100 Harley Kravitz.......................$100 Hugo Mori.............................$100 Irwin Pastor..........................$100 Edmund Pear........................$100 David Schoeneth..................$100 David Schwartz....................$100 Louis Sloan...........................$100 Harvey Steinberg.................$100 William Streng......................$100 Andrew Thoms.....................$100 Alice Weston.........................$100

Gary Eisenberg......................$50 Terrence Hart.........................$50 Jim and Virginia Long............$50 Philip Smith............................$50 George Symanski Jr...............$50 Stephen Thompson...............$50 Al Tripodi and Fran Harris......$50 Ward Maxson.........................$30 Robin Green........................... $25 Total contributions.... $12,930

LARRY GROSSMAN William McGrath................. $200 Ralph Rosenbaum................. $75 Total contributions ......... $375

AT-LARGE GENE JALESKI Jaleski filed a notification of no activity in his campaign account for all three reporting periods.

Total contributions ........... N/A

PHILL YOUNGER Ulyses Brualdi..................... $250 Louis Rehak......................... $200 John Beeman.......................$100 Murray Blueglass.................$100 John Daly..............................$100 Charles Ewing......................$100 Terry Gans............................$100 Peter Hankins.......................$100 Nancy Kane..........................$100 Armando Linde....................$100 Irwin Pastor..........................$100 Milan Adrian........................... $75 Peter Aden..............................$50 Jack Brill.................................$50 Randall Clair...........................$50 Gary Eisenberg......................$50 Richard Hershatter................$50 Ron Johnson...........................$50 Sylvia Pastor..........................$50 Bernard Levin.........................$20 Katie Singer............................$20 Total contributions ...... $8,215

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear complaints from Village resident and commission candidate Gene Jaleski Feb. 12.

In an attempt to appeal and rescind past approvals given to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, Jaleski wants the ZBA to rule on a complaint that states he has not received notification for zoning actions in regard to Mar Vista approvals for past projects over the last 20 to 25 years; that the Planning and Zoning Board didn’t give him sufficient time to speak at a past Mar Vista hearing; and that the special exception permit Mar Vista received in December should be rescinded because the PZB ruled in error.

The ZBA, however, will only be asked to make a single decision

Thursday: Does the board have legal jurisdiction over Jaleski’s complaints?

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale filed Feb. 5 memos stating the ZBA “does not have the authority under the town code to review the decisions of either the commission or the PZB boards.”

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray said staff informed Jaleski he should take up the issues with an attorney in court but he decided to file the complaints.

Also during this week’s ZBA meeting, Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore will seek to reduce setbacks.

That request is contingent on the PZB and commission’s approval to revert the zoning of the property at 800 Broadway to its original commercial zoning.

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To secure the bid for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 competition, the SarasotaBradenton area faced big-time competition.

Other areas considered included Cairo and Budapest, Hungary.

But Sarasota-Bradenton won rights to host the event, which will take place Feb. 17-22, at Nathan Benderson Park.

The competition will feature more than 230 pentathletes from 40 countries.

Pentathletes compete in five events: fencing, swimming, equestrian, running and shooting.

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup took place last year, at Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch. This year the pentathlon will be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

“This year, there will be far more people in terms of attendance — the largest (expected) attendance in United States’ history,” said Katherine Harris, chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon Organizing Committee.

The event will showcase top athletes from around the world, some of whom will go on to compete in the 2016 Olympics.

But it will also showcase the Sarasota-Bradenton area and its arts scene, featuring performanc-

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Arts and Olympics used to be synonymous, Harris said, but Olympic-type games started to phase out arts in the mid-1900s.

The Modern Pentathlon will have an economic impact, as well.

“Millions of dollars will be generated (for the local economy),” said Harris.

Along with the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1, Nathan Benderson Park will also host the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in March 2016, as well as the World Cup final in June 2016.

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Exhibit with young sea life is Mote’s new baby ‘Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas’ showcases marine animal romance just in time for Valentine’s Day. STAFF WRITER

Photos by Kristen Herhold

A baby brackish water turtle

Oh, baby! The reproductive processes of marine animals sure do result in adorable babies — as Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium proves in its new “Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas” exhibit.

The family-friendly exhibit, on display from Feb. 14 through Sept. 27, showcases more than 40 species of sea animals that have never been on display as babies at the aquarium.

“We do so much reproduction at Mote,” Assistant Vice Presi-

Stacy Alexander, Mote assistant vice president for community relations and communications, and Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse

questions about habitats, reproduction and many other things.

I’m excited to see how people perceive that.”

“Oh Baby!” teaches visitors about ocean animal “romance,” reproduction and survival challenges new generations face.

“One of the things central to Mote is learning about reproduction and reproductive issues,” Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse said. “It’s an important part of the ecosystem, and education about reproduction is important as well.”

“Oh Baby!” is open during the aquarium’s regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit is included with regular admission.

“We do so much reproduction at Mote, we were talking and we figured why not put it all on display and teach people about it.”

– Evan Barniskis, assistant vice president of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

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The animals on display will be as young as several hours old to adults, but the centerpiece of the exhibit is the display of baby epaulette sharks, which attendees can touch.

“This, I think, will be our most popular piece of the exhibit,” Barniskis said. “Everybody will want to touch them, even if they’re a little scared.”

Other animals displayed include turtles, fish, lobster, shrimp and jellyfish. It’s the first time Mote has displayed epaulette sharks and garden eels.

“The garden eels are beautiful, and we’ve never had them before,” Barniskis said. “I’m most excited about that.”

Also featured is “Who Wants to be a Sea Star?”, an interactive game show that’s one of the first of its kind at a Mote exhibit. The game asks questions about sea life and animals to up to four participants.

“We decided we needed some digital interactive exhibits, and this game show is our first foray into it,” Stacy Alexander, assistant vice president for community relations and communications, said. “It tests your sea smarts to learn about animal life and has

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Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Dr. Richard Machemer will discuss positive changes associated with more human-focused nursing care. Call 383-8161.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12 ARTS & BLUES WITH BILL BUCHMAN AND STEVE ARVEY CONCERT

Takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the courtyard at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, 6860 Longboat Drive S. The Valentine’s-themed concert also includes desserts and a cash bar. Call 383-2345.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

LONGBOAT KEY REPUBLICAN CLUB LUNCHEON

Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Portofino Restaurant, 2600 Harbourside Drive. Mote Marine Laboratory President and CEO Michael Crosby will speak. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers. Visit RCLBK.org or call Ruth Strauss at 383-5349. Send checks to RCLBK, P.O. Box 8181, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

‘A BOTTLE OF VODKA’ PERFORMANCE

Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Written by Connie Schindewolf, the production won “Best Play” at Theatre Odyssey’s 10-Minute Play Festival in 2014.

Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 383-8811.

CUBA SOJOURN: AN ISLAND JOURNEY FROM EAST TO WEST RECEPTION

Takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Studio at Gulf & Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

The exhibition features the work of 15 Cuban artists and is the culmination of a cultural mission organized by Ediciones Nuevos Mundos Editor Soledad Pagliuca and art collector and Cannons Marina co-owner Lucy Miller. Call 806-1400.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13, AND SATURDAY, FEB. 14 VALENTINE’S BOOK SALE

Takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road. Hundreds of gently used books will be priced at 50 cents or $1. Call 383-2011.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

AN EVENING IN THE HEART OF PARADISE

Takes place at 8 p.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The luau-themed event will feature a pig roast with Caribbean fixings and live music.

Contact Valarie Evanko at 7531873.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14 AND SUNDAY, FEB. 15 CORTEZ COMMERCIAL FISHING FESTIVAL

Takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 119th St. W., Cortez. The event includes educational activities, live music and dancing, marine life displays, nautical arts and crafts and seafood. Cost is $3; children under 12 are free. Call 725-9189.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

SANDPIPER MEN’S GROUP

Meets at 12:30 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Justus Doenecke will present “Waging War on the American Homefront During World War I.” RSVP if you plan to eat lunch at noon. Call 383-8161.

VALENTINE’S IN MONTE CARLO DINNER, DANCE & CASINO PARTY

What: The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club’s annual Valentine’s Day celebration will include dinner, dancing, casino games and entertainment by The Big Z Band. Proceeds will benefit local youths. Cost is $95. Call 383-1660.

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Where: Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room, 3000 Harbourside Drive

MARDI GRAS ON ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE

Takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on St. Armands Circle. Celebrate Mardi Gras on the Circle with entertainment, including face painters, tarot card and palm readers, jugglers, tumblers and musicians.

Visit starmandscircleassoc.com.

Takes place from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

Mondays through March 2, at Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Suggested donation is $5. Call 383-6493.

TUESDAYS

TRANSITIONS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Call 383-8161.

WEDNESDAYS

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBOAT KEY

Meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Amore by Andrea, 555 Bay Isles Parkway. Cost is $15 for individuals; $25 for couples. Contact Sydelle Pittas at sydellelaw@aol. com.

‘HOT! HOT! HOT! A JOURNEY WITH GLASS ARTIST LAURA DONEFER’

takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212. Laura Donefer will speak about her three decades as a glass artist. Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers.

Call 383-8811.

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Takes place at 7 p.m. at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Matthew Woodside, of the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, will present “And They Did It Without A/C: The Development of Manatee County.” Call 387-8323.

Meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the Longboat Key Club’s Tavern & Whiskey Bar. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet. Call Donna at 388-2847.

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Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every other Monday, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. The next class meets Feb. 23. Call 383-8161.

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97, of Longboat Key and Highland Park, Ill., died Jan. 28.

Born Dec. 11, 1917, Mr. Bernbaum graduated from the University of Chicago in 1939 and was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Force. He was cofounder of Seaway Importing and was one of the first American businessmen to travel to Japan in 1956 and helped to further pioneer manufacturing relationships between America and Japan for the American sporting goods industry.

Mr. Bernbaum was an avid music-lover. He was a life trustee of the Ravinia Festival and a former chairman of its Steans Music Institute. He was a philanthropist involved in many hospitals and the Jewish United Fund in both Chicago and Sarasota.

Following a brief retirement, he and his son, Hank, founded the outdoor company High Sierra.

Mr. Bernbaum is preceded in death by his daughter, KerenOr Bernbaum. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Harriet;

son, L. Harrison Bernbaum; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Feb. 2, in Highland Park.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Bernbaum’s name may be made to Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, or to North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035.

Boggs Goss and Judge William Randall; and son, Edward Hungerford Goss. She is survived by her son, Stuart Tysen Goss; stepchildren William Randall, Jonathan Randall and Eleanor Randall Epstein; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

A service was held Feb. 9.

Marie Grywalski, of Bonita Springs; and six grandchildren, who knew him as “Pops.”

A memorial service will be held April 6, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit the children of migrant workers may be sent to St. Mary. In the memo line, please indicate “Migrant Worker Fund.”

ERIC HUGH SUNDQUIST

CLARE HUNGERFORD GOSS RANDALL

73, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 26.

ROBERT LYNN ‘BOB’ WASHINGTON

92, of Longboat Key and Madison, Conn., died Feb. 1.

Born July 18, 1941, Mr. Sundquist grew up in Norwalk, Conn., attended local schools and graduated with degrees from Northeastern University and City College of New York. He spent his career in the construction materials industry with Martin Marietta and Lefarge.

Mr. Sundquist was an avid golfer, car enthusiast, watch collector and student of human nature.

Mr. Sundquist is survived by his wife of 50 years, Genie McMahon; daughters Lisa, Genie and Kristin; sister, Ann

79, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 31.

Born Nov. 14, 1922, she spent her childhood in Watertown, Conn. She attended the Westover School and studied at the Yale University School of Art. Mrs. Randall was a devoted mother who volunteered in health care and education. She was also a passionate gardener and member of the Madison Garden Club, Madison Beach Club, the Winter Club and the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Mrs. Randall is preceded in death by her husbands, Edward

Born Sept. 22, 1935, in Indiana, Pa., Mr. Washington served as a U.S. Army gunner for two years in Germany and one in Colorado before being discharged in 1963 and establishing his home in Pleasant Hills, Pa. After a career with the U.S. Postal Service, he retired and relocated to Longboat Key in 1990. He was a long-term resident and man-aboutthe-property of the Gulfshore community.

A man of many interests and

friends, he could fix almost anything. He loved breakfast with his buddies, the Florida sunshine, reading, fishing, golf and appearing as Elvis and Tom Jones with the Gulfshore Players at many of its annual galas.

Mr. Washington is survived by his wife, Clara; daughters Lynn Ann Washington, of Pittsburgh, Cynthia Marie Hess, of Anna, Ohio, and Debra Jean Somconis, of Pittsburgh; and four grandchildren.

A lunch and celebration of life will take place from noon to 3 p.m. March 14, at the Gulfshore Clubhouse.

Donations can be made to Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 or at mote.org.

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TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 17, 2015 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE AND LEGISLATIVE HEARING – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

The Episcopal Church on Longboat Key

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Please Please take notice that that a public hearing therequest request of Moore-Hicks take notice a public hearingwill willbe be held atatthe of Moore-Hicks Lim- Limited Partnership, owner of Moore’s Crab Restaurant, at 800 Broadway Street, requesting a ited Partnership, ownerStone of Moore’s Stone Crab located Restaurant, located at 800 Broadway zoning change from R-6SFa to C-1 to allow from the existing to be and updated.

Street, requesting zoning change R-6SF torestaurant C-1 to allow therenovated existing restaurant to

be renovated and updated.

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A quasi-judicial public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board on the zoning change requestwww.AllAngelsLBK.org A quasi-judicial hearing before theorPlanning ZoningasBoard on heard, the zoning will be held on Februarypublic 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., as soon and thereafter may be at the Town Commission Chambers, Town Hall, on 501February Bay Isles17, Road, Longboat Key, Florida.

This hearing will be change request will be held 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter held in as accordance with at established quasi-judicial procedures. may be heard, the Town Commission Chambers, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road,

The Rev. David L. Danner, D. Min., Rector

Longboat Key, Florida. This hearing will be held in accordance with established qua-

Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30AM

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the request. Copies of the request si-judicial procedures. and related material may be viewed at the Planning, Zoning & Building Department, 501 Bay Isles All interested may appear be heard Questions with respect to the Road, between 8:30 persons a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and weekdays. may be request. directed Copies to the of Planning, requestDepartment and related at material may The be viewed at the Planning, Zoning & Building Zoning the & Building 316-1966. proposed amendment will affect propertyDewithin the partment, 501 of Bay Road, between Key 8:30as a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

Questions corporate boundaries theIsles Town of Longboat shown on the map appearing at the bottom of may be directed to the Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 316-1966. The prothis advertisement.

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Accordingly, any of Longboat the map appearing at the of this advertisement. person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible No verbatim record by aofcertified court reporter is madeatofthese theseproceedings proceedings.upon Accordfor making a verbatim record the testimony and evidence which any anybased person(see whoSection may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters appeal ingly, is to be 286.0105, Florida Statutes).

In accordance with noticed the Americans herein will responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence with Disabilities Actbeand Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a special accommodation at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 forty-eight Florida Statutes).

In accordance theare Americans with Disabilities Act 941-373-7002. and Section (48) hours in advance of this proceeding.with If you hearing impaired, please call

this should163.3184, contact the Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 forty-eight (48) Pursuant toproceeding Florida Statutes theTown above referenced zoning change request

by Moore-Hicks in advance of this proceeding.

If you are hearing please call 941-373Limited hours Partnership is contingent upon a comprehensive planimpaired, amendment becoming effective that changes7002. the designation of Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant to CL-Commercial Limited on the Future Land Use Map. Moore-Hicks Limited Partnership’s request for a comprehensive plan amendment will to by Florida Statutesand 163.3184, above referenced change request also be Pursuant considered the Planning Zoning the Board on February 17,zoning 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon

by Moore-Hicks Limited is contingentChambers, upon a comprehensive planBay amendthereafter as may be heard, at Partnership the Town Commission Town Hall, 501 Isles Road, ment Longboat Key,becoming Florida. effective that changes the designation of Moore’s Stone Crab Restau-

Sunday 9 a.m. Adult Education 10 a.m. Worship Service

An InterfAIth CommunIty ChurCh founded In 1956

Dedication of the Rev. Charlie Shook Fellowship Hall The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll Senior Minister

Visitors Welcome

6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key, Florida 34228 Telephone: 941-383-6491 • web: www.longboatislandchapel.org

The Lord’s Warehouse

nership’s Allen Hixon, Chairrequest for a comprehensive plan amendment will also be considered by the Planning and Board Zoning Board on February 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter Planning and Zoning as may be heard, at the Town Commission Chambers, Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Published: 02-12-2015

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WATERFRONT LUXURY LIVING BAY FRONT LUXURY LIVING

530 HARBOR GATE WAY

This brand new, never lived-in home in the secluded Harbor community of Bay Isles is simply waiting for your personal touch. Offering an immaculate contemporary design with spacious bedrooms, imported Italian porcelain flooring throughout, designer finishes, 160-bottle wine cooler and much more. This Steve Murray, custom home is also conveniently equipped as a “smart home,” with a computer-controlled system by Wicked Smart. Disappearing glass walls allow you to enjoy the impressive outdoor entertaining areas, which feature more than 1,500 SF of space, an Infiniti-edge heated swimming pool and spa with a unique fire pit, plus a Teak summer kitchen. Immediately fall in love with all the luxuries that new construction offers. Truly a must see! Also includes private Bay Isles Beach Club membership.

• Longboat Key, FL • $4,200,000 • 4,978 SF interior and 1,576 SF of outdoor entertaining space • 4 bedrooms, plus family room. 4 ½ baths • www.530HarborGate.com

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SARABANDE, RESIDENCE 912

602 SOUTH OWL DRIVE

Spectacular views from every room of this 9th-floor residence at Sarabande will take your breath away. Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, this residence is the best of both worlds. The expansive layout lives like a single family home, offering wonderful amenities and it is just a short walk from the best of the city lifestyle. Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass in nearly every room and two generous, bayfront terraces allow you to enjoy panoramic vistas of Sarasota’s bay, downtown, the marina and the turquoise waters of the Gulf. Also includes two secure, underbuilding parking spaces, two additional storage units and wine storage for up to 20 bottles.

Concierge building. Walk to downtown.

NEW HOME! This exquisite, bay front home in Bird Key was built to the highest standards by Murray Homes. Offering more than 5,500 SF of interior space, with spacious suites, home office, media room, beautiful cook’s kitchen and family room. A private, gated entrance and lush, manicured landscaping welcomes you. Hardwood flooring, statuesque columns, custom details and designer finishes adorn the interior. The exterior of this home is just as impressive. Featuring a new, deep-water dock with bench seating, lift, shore power hook-ups and newer seawall. The custom-designed, heated swimming pool with a waterfall feature, is surrounded by a marble deck. Also includes three-car garage.

Sarasota, FL • $2,495,000 • 3,911 SF interior • 3 bedrooms, plus family room, office and den • 4 ½ baths • www.Sarabande912.com

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201 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Suite 1 • Longboat Key, Florida 34228 office: (941) 387-1840 cell: (941) 586-6668 fax: (941) 827-9444 website: longboatrealestate.com e-mail: roger@longboatrealestate.com 161381

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ore than 80 residents of Twin Shores gathered Sunday for the neighborhood’s welcome back party.

Attendees enjoyed pizza, salad, wine and dessert. The Island Swing Band performed as residents hit the dance floor with their friends and significant others.

Charles Craig and Don McKay sell tickets for the 50/50 raffle.

— KRISTEN HERHOLD

All Angels by the Sea members gather for their annual brunch at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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ll Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and parish brunch Sunday, at Bird Key Yacht Club. Congregation members gathered to eat and enjoy one another’s company.

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Jane Perin and Phil Kreis

Fred Emrich, Jean Langhaug, Carol Doenecke, David Langhaug, Barbara Rizer and Diana Emrich

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UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB 7304 Chelsea Court Offered at $1,289,300

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WATER CLUB - Direct Gulf front 3BR 3,400sf furnished LONGBOAT KEY GULF FRONT - Rare 1.55 acre lot condo with three terraces and private garage. $2,685,000 spanning 428’ of beautiful sandy beach & gulf. $4,350,000 A4109140

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OAKS BAYSIDE 273 Osprey Point Drive

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LONGBOAT KEY CLUB Longboat Key Towers #802N

UNDER CONTRACT Offered at $986,000

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Grande Riviera 8th floor 5,600 SF penthouse is custom-designed to take full advantage of the spectacular sights.

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Walled and gated Key West-style estate home on north Siesta finished to perfection! Private tropical setting with generous pool area.

Architecturally significant sanctuary located on over 1 acre of private beachfront.

Direct Gulf-front residence with dramatic and inspiring water views. Spacious 3,800 SF of wonderful open floor plan.

Completely updated and immaculate southwest corner residence with incredible sparkling views of the Gulf and beach.

Custom estate home on fabulous, protected boating water with six bedrooms, private casita, heated pool and spa, five-car garage and all of the finest finishes.

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Welcome to Acqua SPICE BAY - The ‘Antigua’ is a breathtaking Vita (‘Water of Life’), the product of a masterful Dutch West Indies architectural concept by collaboration between the award-winning firms Perrone Construction; features 3BR/4.5BA. $ of Perrone Construction and Clifford M. Scholz Plans subject to change.

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ongboat Island Chapel held its 22nd annual Jazz Worship Sunday. The performers were drummer and Longboat Key resident Al Hixon, trombone player Dick Hamilton, pianist Dick Reynolds, bassist Mark Neuenschwander, clarinetist Tony Swain and cornetist Tim Robinson. The band played songs such as “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” “Time After Time” and “Hello Dolly.”

— KRISTEN HERHOLD Photos by Kristen Herhold

Tom Seely and Gianna Stanley

Spectacular 3BR/3BA BIRD KEY - 4BR/3.5BA pool home on deepbay front multi-level residence offers expansive water canal with direct access to the Gulf; canal and bay views from every level! 120’ of water frontage, dock, and boat lift!

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941.356.1857

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he Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting Jan. 27, at Windward Bay condominium. Floral designer Katie Cornell was the keynote speaker and gave tips on perfecting flower arrangements for various events.

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#1 LONGBOAT KEY REAL ESTATE TEAM FEATURED LISTINGS

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Virginia Sanders and Sarah Tate

This 4 bedroom Addison Mizner inspired estate situated on nearly 1/2 an acre with 114’ of water frontage and a deepwater dock with multiple lifts is a boater’s dream. Located in Bay Island on Siesta Key’s premier street, Freeling Drive.

25 LIGHTHOUSE POINT DRIVE

$5,200,000 SAND CAY #314

$424,900

THE PIERRE

$1,199,000

LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS #201S

$1,495,000

711 BINNACLE POINT DRIVE

$815,000

INN ON THE BEACH #2001

$1,150,000

Rose Tomason, Kathy Brockett and Nancy Christie

Visit us at www.longboatlife.com for more info on our properties.

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Top 1% Producer in Real Estate Sales for Sarasota & Manatee County!

REID MURPHY Luxury on the Water www.reidmurphy.com

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JUST LISTED - LBK CANAL HOME 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Builder’s Home Dock with Lift & Pool

Clockwise from top left: Dave, Barbara, Colin and Tracy Farmer

On private canal near Intracoastal Spanish Mediterranean style with many extras. Must see!

Old Salty Dog celebrates 25

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SPECTACULAR BEACH FRONT $5,395,000 One-Of-A-Kind 6 BR/ 5 BA Secluded private setting w/ expansive views of gulf waters, beach & sunset.

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he Old Salty Dog on City Island celebrated its 25th birthday Sunday.

The family-owned restaurant’s celebration included live reggae music, children’s entertainers, including face painting and balloon art, and special giveaways. The restaurant also featured 1990 throwback prices on its menu during the celebration, such as 25-cent chicken wings and $2.50 fish and chips and alcoholic beverages.

The original Old Salty Dog location on Siesta Key opened in 1985. The owners, Judy Fryer and Philip Needs, decided to open the second location on City Island in 1990; a third one is set to open in Venice at the end of February.

“People often ask us why we’ve been so successful,” Judy Fryer said. “It’s because of our wonderful staff and our amazing customers.”

3BR PENTHOUSE CORNER LOCATION $348,000 Two large private porches, no shared walls in Gulf to Bay community w/ beach, boat dock & fishing pier.

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SAILBOAT WATER ON LBK $1,731,000 4BR/4BA Home w/ deepwater dock & lift. 100’ frontage direct bay access.

SPECTACULAR BAYFRONT ESTATE $8,700,000 5BR 10,000 sq. ft. masterpiece. Views plus dock.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT GULFSIDE $8,900,000 Gated 5BR with private beach and gulffront pool.

DOWNTOWN GOLDEN GATE POINT $3,200,000 New 3 BD unit never occupied w/amazing bay & city views.

GRAND MARINER BAYSIDE $1,600,000 - $2,400,000 Luxury 3,200 - 3,600 SF 3BR condos with boat docks.

L’AMBIENCE ROYAL BEACHFRONT $3,100,000 Casully elegant beachfront with southern exposure, spectacular views, & superior ammenties!

LOCATION! LOCATION! $1,150,000 3 BR/3 BA Country Club Shores on sailboat water. Close to everything!

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Ashley and Dale Lagasse

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Michael Mystrom and Paula Caldentey

Jim and Marsha Collins.

EXTRAORDINARY BAYFRONT HOME $2,345,000 5/BD with deepwater dock & lift, home gym w/ steam room & sauna.

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LONGBOAT KEY Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. $849,000 Deep water canal in Sleepy Lagoon $600,000 Jungle Queen Way lot close to beach $425,000

Brian Marcey, Keleigh Kaliher and Ali Hackathorn

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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Statewide Open House Event — Visit FloridaMoves.com to explore more open houses in your area.

Direct Bay Front | 4/5 | $3,799,000 | Linda Weber 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 3550 Mistletoe Ln | FloridaMoves.com/A3991576

Hideaway Bay | 4/5 | $2,900,000 | Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 469747 Open Sat/Sun 2-5 | 757 Hideaway Bay Dr | FloridaMoves.com/A4107027

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San Remo Estates | 3/2 | $1,700,000 Andree Huffine 866.600.6008 469861 Open Sun 1-4 | 3631 San Remo Terrace FloridaMoves.com/A4107493

Bird Key | 4/3.5 | $1,599,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 469502 Open Sun 1-4 | 447 Bird Key Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4105450

Triton Bend | 4/3.5 | $1,550,000 The Barbara Ackerman Group 866.600.6008 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 607 Triton Ave FloridaMoves.com/A4108028

Bay Isles | 3/3.5 | $1,499,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 469126 Open Sun 1-4 | 3231 Bayou Sound FloridaMoves.com/A4101232

Coral Cove | 3/3.5 | $1,449,000 Joe Boguszewski, PA 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 1730 Caribbean Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4104605

Lido Shores | 3/3 | $1,280,000 Clifford Hornsby 866.600.6008 469273 Open Sun 1-4 | 1340 Westway Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4103553

West of the Trail | 3/3.5 | $1,200,000 Faye Doyle 866.600.6008 79099 Open Sun 1-4 | 1703 Hyde Park St FloridaMoves.com/A4112275

Silver Oak | 4/4.5 | $1,150,000 Charles Offer 866.600.6008 44914 Open Sun 1-4 | 5331 Hunt Club Way FloridaMoves.com/A4107448

Country Club Shores | 3/2 | $1,150,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 78627 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 512 Yawl Ln FloridaMoves.com/A4110105

Country Club Shores | 3/2 | $950,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 469439 Open Sun 1-4 | 600 Yardarm Ln FloridaMoves.com/A4104494

Sleepy Lagoon | 2/2 | $845,000 Judy Kepecz-Hays 866.600.6008 79259 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 6525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4109027

Oaks | 3/3.5 | $799,000 Tammy Garner 866.600.6008 469043 Open Sun 1-4 | 500 Webbs Cove FloridaMoves.com/A3998174

Bird Key | 3/3.5 | $750,000 Lynne Koy 866.600.6008 70061 Open Sun 1-4 | 405 Partridge Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4109395

Key Tower South | 2/2 | $749,000 Nathalie Nolander 866.600.6008 95167 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 1750 Benjamin Franklin Dr, #6B FloridaMoves.com/A4110941

Emerald Pointe South | 3/3.5 | $725,000 Peter Brennan 866.600.6008 45076 Open Sun 1-4 | 1902 Harbour Links Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4107291

Pelican Harbour | 2/2 | $699,999 Phil Schneider 866.600.6008 468970 Open Sun 1-4 | 4239 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, #Mh5 FloridaMoves.com/A3994371

Westchester Condos | 2/2 | $679,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 470051 Open Sun 1-4 | 4835 Gulf Of Mexico N Dr, #302 FloridaMoves.com/A4108376

Prestancia | 4/3.5 | $650,000 Cindy Taliaferro 866.600.6008 73020 Open Sun 1-4 | 4135 Escondito Cir FloridaMoves.com/A4112204

Westchester Condos | 2/2 | $649,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 469046 Open Sun 1-4 | 4825 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, #405 FloridaMoves.com/A3998173

Hudson Landings | 3/2 | $635,000 Bennitt Bates 866.600.6008 63118 Open Sun 1-4 | 874 Hudson Avenue #874 FloridaMoves.com/A4109792

Westchester Condos | 2/2 | $620,000 Toni Giliberti 866.600.6008 79249 Open Sun 1-4 | 4825 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, #206 FloridaMoves.com/A4110278

Waterfront | 4/2 | $599,000 Mirta Klauber 866.600.6008 469394 Open Sun 1-4 | 767 Saint Judes N Dr FloridaMoves.com/A4104862

Park Trace Estates | 5/3 | $475,000 Scott Fisher 866.600.6008 470382 Open Sun 1-4 | 280 Park Trace Blvd FloridaMoves.com/A4102949

The Oaks Preserve | 3/2 | $435,000 Mirta Klauber 866.600.6008 468942 Open Sun 1-4 | 127 Bishopscourt Rd FloridaMoves.com/A3991915

Bayshore Gardens | 3/2 | $284,250 Liz Klements 866.600.6008 45081 Open Sun 1-4 | 6835 Georgia Ave FloridaMoves.com/A4106419

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Christ Church members and guests show off haute couture

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ongboat Key residents became models Monday, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian’s annual fashion show. More than 180 women attended the show, which benefited the Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

Church members and women from the recovery center modeled fashions from Patchington and hairstyles

by Design 2000.

“This is one of our favorite events because we love working together and bringing our friends from the community into our church,” event organizer Karen Fors said.

Pat Fairris and Irina LaRose, of Design 2000

— KRISTEN HERHOLD Kris Williamson and Kay Glass

Photos by Kristen Herhold

Sue Wertman, Jane Flower and Susan Unteed

Josephine Breijo and Frances Fleming

Event organizers Patty Buck and Karen Fors

Model Bennie Dods

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BRAND NEW W/DIRECT GULF VIEWS! 3Br/ Den/2.5Ba w/full renovations & redesigned flr plan, pvt elevator, custom cabinets, walnut flrs, quartz, granite, mother of pearl art, glass tile, balcony & garaged pkg in gated comm. on LBK w/amenities!

MLS#A3990234 ........................ $1,995,000

“This is one of our favorite events because we love working together and bringing our friends from the community into our church.”

— Karen Fors, event organizer

MANOR ON NEARLY 4-ACRES! Palatial 6,000+SF main residence & sep 1500+ SF guest cottage, one of a kind, gated & walled w/fine finishes, custom craftsmanship & architectural features in an area surrounded by water & FL’s natural amenities! 2 parcels offered as one sale at $1,595,000

DOWNTOWN BAYFRONT VIEWS! 1Br/1Ba great rm plan w/tile, white cabinets, neutral finishes, kitch.w/bkfst bar, mirrored walls & plantation shutters in bldg w/amenities; on flr laundry, fitness ctr, & lg heated pool, across from Marina Jacks & close to cultural activities!

MLS#A4113568 ..................................... $275,000

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

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT! 2B/2Ba, live in or rent, open plan w/custom tile, pvt laundry & lanai in gated comm. w/amenities; pool, spa & fitness ctr, great location next to Payne Park and Bay St. Publix, in the Downtown SRQ vicinity close to area beaches, the airport & more.

MLS#A4110008 ............................$135,000

Model Erin Kelly MODERN W/FULL BAY VIEWS! FUR ground flr 2-3Br/2Ba/1CP end res., open plan w/full remodel, Lr, Dr, den/study, sunroom, lg MBr w/ sitting rm, bamboo flrs, marble, tile, SS appls., laundry, hurricane shutters, balcony w/pvt bay access in gated comm. w/amenities near IMG! MLS#A4113439 ................................ $475,000

DOWNTOWN W/BAY VIEWS! Customized end residence 2Br/2.5Ba/balcony, open plan w/space for Lr, Dr & Study, wood flrs, tile, silestone, wood cabinets, SS appls., MBr w/bonus-sized walk-in & laundry, garaged pkg & close to cultural activities!

MLS#A4108231 ..................... $1,100,000

BEACHFRONT VIEWS ON SIESTA! Upgraded end residence 2Br/2Ba open plan, diagonal tile, granite, furn quality cabinets, SS appls., den or 2Br w/Murphy bed & built-ins, master w/walk-in, pvt balcony, cov pkg, in Whispering Sands 55+ designated w/amenities!

MLS#A4113198 .............................. $700,000

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Things: Better Than Ever ROBERT PLUNKET

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arasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods. Over the years, many of them have been renovated and brought up to speed for modern living. Sometimes, the makeover is a spectacular redo that makes the home seem new. Other times, the emphasis is on restoring the home’s vintage charm. Whatever the approach, you’ll end up with a well-priced home in a premium location. Here are three examples currently on the market that illustrate various options.

Michael Saunders & Co.

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552 Juan Anasco Drive Longboat Key is famous for its milliondollar mansions, but look around and you’ll find charming Old Florida neighborhoods such as Sleepy Lagoon, the location of this 1960 tropical colonial. The sunken living room features terrazzo floors and a woodburning fireplace. There are three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, plus a two-car garage. Best of all is the sunny pool area and 40-foot dock on a deep-water canal near the bay.

Priced at $650,000. Call Carolyn Collins, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, at 320-0722.

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389 Island Circle Whoever renovated this 1950 home in the Palm Island neighborhood of Siesta Key made a brilliant decision to put the pool on the roof. A flexible layout with four bedrooms and four-anda-half baths makes it suitable for either family living or a vacation. Inside, you’ll find wood and marble floors, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Best of all is the location — a short walk to Siesta Key’s famous beach and its bustling Village.

Priced at $989,500. Call Dan Miller, of RE/MAX Tropical Sands, at 376-7442.

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2318 Hickory Ave. This 1926 bungalow in the Indian Beach neighborhood is a picturesque slice of Americana restored to its original beauty.

The interior features period details — windows, hardwood floors, built-ins, 9-foot ceilings — but the kitchen and two baths, although they reflect the look of the past, are up to date. The home has two bedrooms on the ground floor and a third in a treehouse-like space on the second. Old-fashioned screened porches, a covered portico in the rear garden and giant oaks trees add to the home’s charm.

Priced at $419,000. Call Janine Poppa, of Michael Saunders & Co., at 929-5643.

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Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.6 million ADAM HUGHES RESEARCH EDITOR

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home on Lido tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Vincent and Julie Ciulla, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1300 Westway Drive to Robert and Anne Essner, of Sarasota, for $1.6 million. Built in 1953, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,800 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1.2 million in 2005.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

JAN. 26 -JAN. 30

Country Club Shores Amerestate Global Investment Group LLC sold the home at 501 Halyard Lane to Barry and Gwendolyn Messer, of Sarasota, for $750,000. Built in 1973, it has three bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths, a pool and 1,984 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $575,000 in 2014.

Emerald Pointe South John and Nicole Wallace, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 11 condominium at 1912 Harbour Links Circle to Playle Investments Inc. for $631,300. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,462 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $650,900 in 2002.

Whitney Beach TIAA-CREF, trustee, sold the Unit 321 condominium at 6701 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James Ciccarello, trustee, of Houston, for $535,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,367 square feet of living area.

Casa Del Mar Terry and Linda Douglass, of Wentzville, Mo., sold their Unit 5-A condominium at 4621 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Coastal Property Rentals LLC for $370,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, one bath and

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This home at 1300 Westway Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.

756 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $145,800 in 1987.

Longboat Harbour Donald and Margaret Edger, of Osprey, sold their Unit 308 condominium at 4430 Exeter Drive to Robert and Lynnette Tosby, of Village of Lakewood, Ill., for $350,000. Built in 1970,

it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,168 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2004.

Stephen Bahn, of Bolton, Mass., sold his Unit 104 condominium at 4390 Exeter Drive to William Yoder, of Sarasota, for $205,000. Built in 1970, it has one bedroom, one bath and 756 square feet of living area.

6051 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A3983113 $3,950,000 Ann Martin

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-7717

3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive #A3999542 $3,300,000 Ingrid Caruso

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-6233

1281 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #101 #A4110129 $2,700,000 Michael Moulton

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-928-3559

656 Halyard Lane #A4112708 $2,495,000 Maureen Horn

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

5871 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A3996985 $7,900,000 Christina Landry

435 L Ambiance Drive #H202 #A4113356 $1,795,000 Klaus Lang

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-320-1223

572 Gunwale Lane #A4112296 $1,599,000 Jenifer Schwell

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-0968

3010 Grand Bay Boulevard #415 #A4108819 $859,000 Julie Klick

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-6001

392 Firehouse Lane #A4106562 $839,900 Mary Defrank

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-544-0214

701 Old Compass Rd #A3994062 $825,000 Sandi Layfield

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Seaplace John Emanuel, of Syosset, N.Y., and Christine Stern, of Grayson, Ga., and Ann Wenzler, of Melville, N.Y., sold their Unit G2-204D condominium at 2055 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Wayne Beale, of Clifton Park, N.Y., and Debra Audette, of Ballston Lake, N.Y., for $289,000. Built in 1974, it has

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-376-4498

Longboat Key 941-383-5502 941-914-2807

2525 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #2A #A4109332 $749,000 Tom Delaney

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-387-3990

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2425 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 5 #A3995790 $735,000 Mel & Jan Goldsmith

8900 Fishermens Bay Dr #A3992099 $1,850,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-6673

1910 Harbour Links Cir # 12 #A3999366 $729,000 Jenine Meyer

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-266-8303

Sarasota 941-383-7591 941-350-5022

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545 Rountree Dr #A3996752 $699,000 Michael Yawitz

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-587-8091

3070 Grand Bay Boulevard #612 #A4110921 $679,000 Robert Dardas

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-376-7591

614 Buttonwood Drive #A4108833 $650,000 Tak Konstantinou

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-374-1606

1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive #4F #A4112689 $550,000 Eileen (Dee Dee) Burke

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-266-8949

7125 Gulf Of Mexico Dr # 12 #A3998052 $494,000 Richard Perlman

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-228-8580

450 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #B101 #A4113128 $459,900 Helene Johnston, P.a.

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-232-5484

4725 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #314 #A4106599 $424,900 Ian Addy Pa

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-961-8850

1926 Harbourside Drive #1302 #A4108601 $399,000 Julie Klick

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-780-6001

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Sylvia Zimmerman

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 30 through Feb. 4, in order of dollar amounts.

L O N G B OAT K E Y ADDRESS 6430 Gulfside Road 2450 Harbourside Drive 6332 Laguna Drive 4800 GMD

3171 Bayou Sound 1925 GMD 4235 GMD 2525 GMD 651 Fox St. 4420 Exeter Drive 709-717 Spanish Drive N. 605 Sutton Place 2201 Harbourside Drive 700 Fox St.

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key 941.350.5022 PERMIT New construction Interior New construction Kitchen and master bathroom Re-roof Kitchen Re-roof Sliding glass door Re-roof Window Window Window Door Door

APPLICANT Melissa Rodocker Eugene Enlow Frank Congilose Robert Curry Jr. Francis McGettigan William Caldwell, trustee Hal Roback Thomas Myers Eric Bell Gary Wallin Charles Czech Edward Salisbury Alison Engel Joann Schwenche

two bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths and 1,214 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $113,900 in 1986.

ST. ARMANDS Sarasota Harbour Apartments Terence Luff, trustee, and Suzanne Luff, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 35 condominium at 761 John Ringling Blvd. to Daniel and Mary Gary, of Sarasota, for $283,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 816 square feet of liv-

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

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

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

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

AMOUNT $700,000 $450,000 $432,000 $61,243.63 $35,425 $14,200 $13,000 $10,784 $8,270 $7,683 $6,925 $4,500 $1,417.35 $380

Please visit my website: www.sylviasellssarasota.com

Source: Town of Longboat Key

8263 Archers Court

ing area. It previously sold for $164,000 in 2004.

Former model at the Founder’s Club MLS A3938017 $2,495,000

Chateau Village James and Carolyn Kuziak, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 202-A condominium at 722 Blvd. of the Presidents to John Cosenza and Ernestine Claxton-Cosenza, of Ardsley, N.Y., for $202,500. Built in 1972, it has one bedroom, one bath and 657 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $64,900 in 1996.

571 Putting Green Lane Furniture and boat not included, however are negotiable.

MLS# A3984052 $2,100,000

615 Dream Island Road #308

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440 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key 941.961.8850 | 941.228.1985 #1 Longboat Key Real Estate Team

4900 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #PH4 #A4100526 $389,000 Bobbi Banan

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-356-2659

740 Fox Street #A4109613 $359,000 Bruce Meyer

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-266-8152

520 Meadow Sweet Circle #A4102622 $325,000 Sylvia Zimmerman

Osprey 941-383-7591 941-350-5022

225 Sands Point Road #6205 #A4100632 $299,900 Rory Jaret

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-348-3989

4440 Exeter Drive #205 #A4104012 $299,900 Sharon Freeman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-545-0899

4440 Exeter Drive #103-N #A4106919 $295,000 Sharon Freeman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-545-0899

The Addy & Wittig team has garnered recognition as the top sales team company-wide with Michael Saunders & Company and top sales team on Longboat Key for the last five consectutive years. As a consistent top producing Realtor® and Sarasota native, Gail has more than 33 years of local real estate experience. Ian brings a robust financial management background focused on valuation to complement his abilities as a skilled negotiator.

Luxury Service. Strategic Marketing. Benchmark Results. This is what sets Addy Wittig apart from the competition. Luxury service includes personally accompanying on ALL showings and hiring a team of professionals dedicated to customer needs. Their strategic approach to marketing is always customized and focused on bringing the best results. Benchmark results.

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4330 Falmouth Drive #103 #A4113040 $289,000 Tama Traberman

Longboat Key 941-388-4447 941-225-3351

849 Evergreen Way #33 #A4111500 $274,000 Jonathan Fox

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-544-6649

3320 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #205-C #A4103710 Doris Bushman

Longboat Key $249,000 941-383-5502

25 Lighthouse Point Drive MLS A4108131 $5,200,000

3040 Grand Bay Blvd. #263 Under Contract MLS A4112026 $1,425,000

VA C AT I O N R E N TA L S 6633 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A3989550 $22,000,000 Deborah Beacham

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

Longboat Key 941-383-7591 941-376-2688

MLS A4109118 $1,199,000

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New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

SURF SHACK COASTAL KITCHEN/ THE TERRACE AT SURF SHACK 326 John Ringling Blvd.

960-1122 Hours: Surf Shack is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

The Terrace is open daily from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to close.

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Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen opened its second location Dec. 28, on St. Armands Circle. The original location is in Tampa.

“We felt that St. Armands Circle was missing a beach-style concept with moderate pricing and scratch-made, creative food,” CEO and co-principal owner Steve Bishop said. “Things have been going great. We’re very happy to be there.”

The Surf Shack is known for the 11 gourmet tacos on its menu.

Upstairs, the Terrace, which also opened Dec. 28, has a menu that changes weekly, but you’ll find more than just food there: The Terrace is a New York-style piano bar.

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Sundays Need unique, “just because” gifts for the home? Just/Because can help you. Open since Nov. 1, the owners, sisters Marie Cohen and Barbara Pugliese, wanted to give customers unique, handmade products. The store’s selection includes jewelry, pottery, kitchen supplies and other home goods.

“A lot of our pieces are truly one-of-a-kind pieces that are handmade and crafted,” Cohen said. “My sister and I got tired of going in to a store and seeing everything mass produced and everything the same. There are a lot of people like us looking for unique, one-of-a-kind products.”

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Victoria Szurant-Aaronson, co-owner

Judy Oliver-Ellis, owner

Robert Eric Snyder

Summer Lee, owner

Michelle Titus, manager

THE PERFECT FIND

ST. ARMANDS ART GALLERY

TROPICAL SARASOTA REALTY

SUMMER’S JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES

NAPLES SOAP CO.

Those familiar with St. Armands noticed when Zinnia changed to Summer’s Jewelry and Accessories Nov. 10.

“The old store had more costume jewelry, and we still have jewelry, but it’s more trendy jewelry,” owner Summer Lee said.

“We’re also branching out into all kinds of things like patio furniture, gifts and food. The goal is to make it a fun place to shop where you can find just about anything.”

Although the store is mostly female-oriented, men are welcome: The store has a “man cave” section for men to relax in while their female companions shop.

Those with sensitive and dry skin will rejoice with Naples Soap Co. Founded in 2009 in Naples, the company now has seven stores across Florida.

“Most of our stores are in historic areas that typically become high tourist traffic areas,” CEO and founder Deanna Renda said.

“St. Armands is elegant and fun and has a really great energy to it.”

The most popular product is the unscented sea salt soap, which the company sold more than 40,000 of last year. Other products include body butters, natural sponges and accessory and home décor items.

“I created every product to have benefits to the body,” Rena said. “Our company is founded on products for sensitive skin, and our products are made right here in Florida.”

3 S. Blvd. of the Presidents 388-5200 Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday This store can be a perfect find for those who are interested in fossils, minerals and artifacts.

The Perfect Find opened its doors in August, and co-owners Joe and Victoria Aaronson are pleased with its development.

The products available are authentic and come from all over the world. Joe Aaronson, who is also a wholesaler, travels to different countries to find these products.

“It’s unique, natural products,” Joe Aaronson said. “Most are one-of-a-kind pieces. No two are alike. It’s different from what’s out there. Many of these products have an exotic mystique to them. People seem to really like that sort of thing.”

411A St. Armands Circle 879-4969 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday If you’re wanting to buy art pieces from local artists, look no further than St. Armands Art Gallery, which opened Dec. 1.

“This particular location I’m in has the best view of the Circle, and it’s right over the Columbia Restaurant, so there’s a lot of traffic here,” owner Judy OliverEllis said. “Artists in the area want to be featured in the Circle.”

All of the gallery’s art is local and includes paintings, jewelry, pottery and glass, among other works of art. The gallery’s mostsold art is of local scenes of Sarasota.

“The area just has a big demand for artists,” owner Judy Oliver-Ellis said. “There’s so many here in the area that want to be a part of this and a part of the Circle.”

421A St. Armands Circle 706-5835 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Although there are many Realtors in the area and several on the Circle, Robert Eric Snyder believes he can distinguish himself.

“Some of my contemporaries, I just adore,” Snyder said. “While some are working on $2.5 billion, I’m working on my first $10 million. I may not be the biggest, but I can provide a lot of personal attention.”

Snyder has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1994 and is a certified luxury home marketing specialist. He opened Tropical Sarasota Realty Jan. 1, on St. Armands.

“Everyone in the world wants to live here,” Snyder said. “It’s just wonderful here. You get up in the morning and feel like a million dollars.”

17 S. Blvd. of the Presidents 388-0900 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday

466 John Ringling Blvd.

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LOVINGLY WELL MAINTAINED completely updated, beach inspired single family canal front home. $879,900 Dia Wilson #A4112591

BEAUTIFUL DEEP WATER LOT in the secluded community of Hideaway Bay. Cul-de-sac peninsula style lot with deep sailboat water on 3 sides. Great location to build your dream home. $995,000 Kelly Belisle #M5836272

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For property management, call Bonnie Wiedeman 941-383-5577

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arie Selby Botanical Gardens’ mission of intimate and interactive plant appreciation and conservation is on full display in its main tropical plant greenhouse. The senses are overloaded with one step through the door. A dazzling bouquet of vivid purple, orange and yellow attracts the eye, while an intoxicating collection of smells welcomes you. PAGE 2

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LEAF: the immersive world of Selby Gardens CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Plants, flowers and buddhas adorn the paths of Selby Gardens, including in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden, above.

Then, there’s the music. Stevie Wonder's “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” plays through the greenhouse's speakers, followed by other Motown staples.

The gardens’ fun, playful and inviting atmosphere is in stark contrast to the traditional and stoic botanical gardens across the country. New Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki is quite familiar with the “museum of plants” feel, such as at the New York Botanical Gardens, where she served as CEO for 15 years.

Although she was fascinated with the New York Botanical Gardens’ role as a plant curator, the opportunity to work at Selby Gardens, with its high investment in research, conservation as well as youth education and community involvement, was a chance she couldn’t pass up.

Rominiecki, who started her new job Monday, hopes to ensure Selby Gardens continues as not only a plant sanctuary and research facility but also as an interactive, living and communal botanical experience.

“This place is a healing and spiritual thing for people,” says Director of Horticulture Mike McClaughlin. “People bond with the Selby Garden, and this becomes a respite from life for them.”

According to Rominiecki, her first order of business is to build on the strong foundation that has already been laid by meeting with local professionals, organizations and community leaders.

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The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens have been providing an oasis for plant enthusiasts, researchers and curious visitors alike for nearly 40 years. The gardens opened to the public in July 1975 and have become a staple of the Sarasota community.

Thousands of exotic plant varieties will be on display and for sale at the gardens’ annual Plant and Garden Festival Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. The scale of this plant extravaganza can be adequately summarized by the gardens’ BYOW policy: Bring your own wheelbarrow. Vendors will line the large lawn with colorful and rare plant varieties.

Plant societies and horticultural experts will also be in attendance to answer any gardening queries. And for the most casual of gardeners and their families, there will be local food vendors and family activities around the garden’s Children’s Rainforest Garden. But even the non-plant activities still revolve around the garden’s mission of conservation and environmental awareness with Darwin’s on 4th hosting a farm-to-fork food demonstration.

“I like to say when we have events here they take on a life of their own,” says Roger Capote, special events manager at Selby Gardens. “The way we coordinate events is to organize organically around the garden.”

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Unique plant varieties on sale at the festival Feb. 21-22 McClaughlin and Capote are creating a garden that is not only educational but also an immersive experience.

“You’re nose to nose with these orchids and trees, whereas other public gardens are almost plant museums. We’re a research-based garden, but one of our real goals is to reconnect people with nature.”

– Mike McClaughlin, director of horticulture at Selby Gardens

Capote orchestrates the large public interactions such as the plant and garden festival and the popular holiday “Lights in Bloom” celebration that illuminates the existing plants and trees with dazzling constellations of lights and designs. In addition, Capote says that though that it isn’t hard to sell community and private events at the garden due to its aesthetic and natural beauty, the real accomplishment is to make events that appeal to every-

one and not just some.

“This is the easiest job I’ve ever had,” says Capote, “but you need to open the garden to all different kinds of groups. I need to orchestrate events that appeal to families and older donors as well as young people. I’m always trying to keep the events current.”

In tandem with Capote, McClaughlin ensures that events maintain the root of Selby Gardens’ mission: appreciation of plants and biodiversity.

“We are a small and intimate garden,” says McClaughlin.

“You’re nose to nose with these orchids and trees, whereas other public gardens are almost plant museums. We’re a researchbased garden, but one of our real goals is to reconnect people with nature.”

McClaughlin and his staff work daily to ensure that the thousands of resident plants and flowers are maintained. Armed with his buzzing walkie-talkie, McClaughlin is a combination of handyman and scientist fixing any structural or maintenance issues on the property while noting the biological nuances of the thousands of plant species.

“You never really finish a garden,” McClaughlin says. “We’re constantly renovating our gardens. It’s like the natural replacement of cells in our bodies.”

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‘THE GREAT AMERICAN GRAPHIC NOVEL’ Selby Gallery, Ringling College of Art & Design Runs through Feb. 18.

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‘BELLE OF AMHERST’ LIVE PERFORMANCE Fruitville Public Library 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 Free event. Call 861-2518.

‘BEST OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK’ WITH JENNIFER SHEEHAN AND JAMES FOLLOWELL Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Michael’s On East 11 a.m. Feb. 12 Tickets: $45.

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‘VIOLET’ The Players Theatre 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 14 and 15; 2 p.m. Feb. 15 Runs through March 1.

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‘FRESH’ Art Center Sarasota Runs through March 6.

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ARTCENTER MANATEE ‘AQUEOUS WATERCOLOR SHOW’ ArtCenter Manatee Feb. 15 through March 20 Call 792-0608.

‘FLY’ Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre 8 p.m. Feb 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18; 3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15 Tickets $18 to $39.

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‘TOSCA’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. Feb 14; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 Runs through March 28.

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‘MARRIAGE OF FIGARO’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 18 Runs through March 28.

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‘ART OF BLUES’/ BILL BUCHMAN AND STEVE HARVEY Longboat Key Center for the Arts 7 p.m. Feb. 12 Tickets: $30 to $45.

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GREAT ESCAPES SERIES: ‘BE MINE’ Sarasota Orchestra Holley Hall 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12; 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 13; 8 p.m. Feb. 14 Tickets: $35 to $55.

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MICHAEL BROWN, CLASSICAL PIANIST The Glenridge Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. Feb. 13 Tickets: $15 to $20.

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‘FELLA SINGS ELLA WITH SCOTT COULTER’ The Glenridge Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. Feb. 18 Tickets: $22.50 to $27.50.

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‘TITLE OF SHOW’ Forego the typical Valentine’s Day weekend romantic fare with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training’s production of the meta-musical “Title of Show.” Created

by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell in 2004, this one-act musical depicts four friends creating a musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival in just three weeks.

This behind-the-curtain musical’s note of grace was that the very musical the characters are creating is the musical the audience will see. Inventive and full of adoration for Broadway musical culture, “Title of Show” is a respite for those in need of musical love this February.

When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17; 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Runs through March 8.

Where: Cook Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: $27 to $29 Info: Call 351-8000

‘A LEGACY INSCRIBED: THE SCHOENBERG COLLECTION OF MANUSCRIPTS’ AND ‘THE GREAT AMERICAN GRAPHIC NOVEL’ Though it may seem to be an odd combination at first, the placing of “A Legacy Inscribed: The Schoenberg Collection of Manuscripts” and “The Great American Graphic Novel” is an inspired display of curatorial ambition. Centuries-old manuscripts from around the globe dominate the entrance space of the Selby Gallery on the campus of the Ringling College of Art and Design. The pure artistry and craftsmanship in these manuscripts’ creation and preservation is something to behold. Further in the gallery, the collection of more recent works by American artists and comic book writers in the graphic novel form is a stunning contrast to the manuscripts. Combined, this exhibit is a testament to humanity’s love of the written image and word.

When: Runs through Feb. 18.

Where: Selby Gallery, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: Free Info: Call 351-5100

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Everyone has a favorite. Whether it’s a recent radio hit or a timeless soundtrack staple, everyone has a love song that connects to the very core of his or her emotions.

But what exactly separates the good love songs from the sappy odes of passion?

The Sarasota Orchestra is delving into the art and nature of love songs — one of the most ubiquitous musical sub-genres — with the fourth entry in its annual “Great Escapes” series: “Be Mine.” Running Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, the concert’s song list explores a wide range of source materials, time period and emotions.

Standards from Broadway musicals include Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” George and Ira Gershwin’s “Crazy For You” overture and Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s “Cinderella.” The cinema is represented by the theme from Otto Preminger’s 1944 film noir “Laura,” music from the 1980 romance “Somewhere in Time” and the galactic love song “Across the Stars” by the indelible John Williams from “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.”

And more classical fare is included as well, such as Howard Hanson’s opera “Merry Mount,” the popular “Con te Partiro”

by Francesco Sartori and Lucio

Quarantotto (made popular by vocalist Andrea Bocelli) and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” from his depiction of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” among others.

“We’re always looking to make a connection with our audience, and through such varied music we play we hope to reach them and make a difference,” says Christopher Confessore, visiting conductor and music director of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

When Confessore organized the song lineup of this concert series about a year ago, he noticed a peculiar pattern occurring.

“I noticed the songs were all falling into different categories: a sad or happy ending,” says Confessore. “And I realize this would be a fun way to set up the concert into two parts.”

This dynamic of yearning and uncertainty is a common theme throughout not only the program but most love songs. It’s the common thread of the love story at the heart of the greatest love songs.

“There’s a constant presence of human emotions everyone shares,” says George Nickson, principal percussionist for the Sarasota Orchestra, about the DNA of great love songs. “There have to be moments of joy and great difficulty. There exists in that wide range of emotions a guaranteed place to connect with the listener.”

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LOVE SONG DIARIES: Conductor Christopher Confessore: “I think a good melody, a singable melody for me, is something I look for. A sentimental lyric and I’m a sucker for a half-step modulation: the old Barry Manilow trick. Mostly his ballads would modulate up a half-step, and that gives a certain psychology, a little bit of a lift.

And I’ve always liked that. It’s surprising; some love songs spend a lot of time with minor keys. ‘My Funny Valentine’ is a sad song and not the most romantic song.”

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The worlds of music and love are intermixed this Valentine’s Day weekend for the Sarasota Orchestra’s “Be Mine” concert.

According to Bharat Chandra, principal clarinetist for the Sarasota Orchestra, great love songs continue the conversation that such strong emotions evoke within everyone.

“It’s something that everyone can share the same feeling but everyone has an individual feeling,” says Chandra. “But, above all, it transports us in our mind to a time when we were better because of someone —when your eyes meet, or the curl of someone’s hair, or the sound their voice.”

“I think what makes a great love song is that it says musically what’s needed after poetry stops.”

– Bharat Chandra, principal clarinetist for the Sarasota Orchestra

George Nickson: “Certain pieces activate the orchestra in different ways.‘West Side Story,’ for the American musician, is the magnum opus of Broadway. In addition, John Williams’ compositions have a special quality for me. He writes for the orchestra as if it’s one single instrument.”

Bharat Chandra: “Nat King Cole’s ‘You’re Looking At Me,’ performed by Diana Krall, has this extra element of aspiration.

When you feel that song in your heart you aspire to find that feeling, that love, again.”

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Both beginner and longtime singers converge in the Chorus of the Keys, an all-male barbershop choir.

Choral Camaraderie The Chorus of the Keys hits the right notes in continuing the barbershop tradition.

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began almost by happenstance.

John Whelan, visiting from Boston, came to Sarasota to watch the Boston Red Sox baseball team play in Payne Park during its spring training. Whelan wanted to get a group of guys together to sing while he was in town. The Bostonian called local choir directors and put out ads in the local papers. About 60 men filled the Orange Blossom Hotel on the designated day, ready to sing.

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squad of six men ranging from early middle age to their early 70s laugh and converse on a quiet Tuesday night in the small chapel space inside FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church on Main Street.

They start to arrange chairs and haul out long, metal platforms.

As they assemble the risers into a five-tiered semicircle, more men

file into the chapel. Dozens of men start catching up, chuckling and ribbing each other.

Then a different sound fills the room as four men in the corner of the room start singing in synchronicity. A wave of harmonic warmth washes over the chapel as the quartet plays with their respective pitches.

The Chorus of the Keys is Sarasota’s oldest barbershop/a cappella organization, celebrating its 65th anniversary season. Founded in spring 1949, the male choir

“I think it’s this organization’s life blood. If we didn’t feel like we’re a community, then we wouldn’t be able to sing together.”

ervation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in American (commonly known as the Barbershop Harmony Society) has been singing at concerts, events and private functions all across Florida. The communal and open feeling that started the choir still keeps it thriving today.

“I think it’s this organization’s life blood,” says Byron Poore, 36, director of the Chorus of the Keys.

“If we didn’t feel like we’re a community, then we wouldn’t be able to sing together.”

The Chorus of the Keys holds open rehearsals every Tuesday evening as it prepares for this year’s annual show, titled “Through the Years.” On this night, eight new men sat in on rehearsal. Some were recent arrivals to the Sarasota area with decades of a cappella experience.

Some were imports for the winter season yearning for a few hours of spontaneous singing.

“The harmony got me hooked,” says Tom Hankins, 76, president of the Chorus of the Keys. “When you ring the chords, it’s really fantastic.”

This aligning of the chords is the moment when the leads, tenors, bass and baritone sections align their pitches and notes. The result with the approximately 50 singers in attendance is a crystalline sound that rings through the chapel as they rehearse classic barbershop songs, or “ole polecats,” and more contemporary rock songs arranged for barbershop.

“I had never sung a lick of music before I joined,” says Patrick Kilbane, 35, vice president of chapter development. “When I realized that I could sing and hit a chord, I was hooked.”

Byron Poore, Chorus of the Keys director

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Our story: An idealistic, young crusader is elected to the House of Representatives. He discovers he’s really the tool of a corrupt political machine. His first assignment is pushing a porkfilled bill through Congress. He turns on the powerful interests that got him elected and opposes the bill. The fight is on.

You’re probably thinking “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

Actually, in this story, the aptly named Mr. McClean (Tom Coiner) is the one who goes to Washington. He’s the protagonist of Maxwell Anderson’s “Both Your Houses.” Anderson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play is now in session at the Asolo Rep. Idealist that he is, having landed on the House Appropriations Committee, McClean immediately sabotages the campaign promise that got him elected. The heart of the bill: “deficiency” appropriations for a dam in his water- and electricity-starved district in Nevada. (An obvious reference to the Depression-era Hoover Dam, kids.) The dam is just a few million dollars shy of being built.

But, Dudley Do-Right that he is, McClean goes off on a tear when he’s shocked to discover that the Nevada construction industry helped fund his campaign.

Beyond that, the dam’s $40 million true cost has been padded with pork at the behest of various lobbyists and local interests.

So, despite the good the dam will do, McClean’s going to fight it — even at the cost of his political career. Damn the dam! It’s the principle of the thing.

May Thomas Jefferson forgive me, but I find myself siding with Doug Jones’ cheerfully corrupt Rep. Solomon “Sol” Fitzmaurice character. McClean, evidently, took those “How Your Government Works” flow charts seriously. This pork is how it really works. Doesn’t he know that?

His father was a muckraking newspaper publisher. C’mon.

But everybody loves an idealistic crusader — even a doomed one. (Just ask Don Quixote.) On top of that, Anderson’s morality play comes with “West Wing”style crosstalk, “Sopranos”-style Machiavellian machinations

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and snappy dialogue worthy of a screwball comedy. By special dispensation, Director Frank Galati has trimmed Anderson’s 1933 three-act script to a breezy two acts. The fast pace works for the often-hilarious material and adds to McClean’s down-therabbit-hole disorientation as he tumbles into the upside-down world of Beltway politics.

The actors populating this world draw you into the mad logic of it all. Coiner’s naïve Mr. McClean isn’t always Mr. Nice Guy. He’s willing to destroy lives — up to a point. There’s something scary about his idealism, which he deftly brings across.

David Breitbarth plays Simeon Gray, the committee chairman, with gravitas and intelligence.

Gray is as much of a statesman as he can be in the land of quid pro quo; he’s one of the lives McClean might destroy.

Jones’ standout portrayal of the besotted Fitzmaurice is worthy of W.C. Fields. (Jones is always great at lovable rogues.) Carolyn Michel’s character is a rare female representative with a rare sense of ethics. Gracie Lee Brown and Katie Cunningham are fine as two female assistants; their smart, funny crosstalk has the perfect screwball comedy vibe.

Russell Metheny’s set conveying this surreality was a knockout: a sliding room ratcheting to become either a meeting room or Simeon’s office as needed.

Behind it all lies an extreme close-up of the Capitol dome with storm clouds gathering.

And a storm is definitely coming.

Like Mr. Smith, Mr. McClean pulls a clever stunt to throw a wrench in the political machine.

Instead of a filibuster, he crams the bill with every slice of pork possible. He makes it so obviously corrupt that he’s certain it’ll tank. After all, there’s a limit to the corruption that even Capitol Hill can stand.

The kid’s got a lot to learn.

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“When Puccini named his opera ‘Tosca,’ he did it because Floria Tosca is the very essence of the melodrama. At this season’s Sarasota Opera production, Kara Shay Thomson’s rendition of the title role proves the point.

She is Tosca.” — June LeBell house. He was just a little too refined to be Scarpia, and, even though his words struck terror in our hearts, his voice and demeanor were just a shade too beautiful.

Puccini also triumphs in this “Tosca.” A great man of the theater, there’s not a note or chord of this opera that doesn’t mean something. In the second act, when Tosca has managed to defeat (kill) Scarpia, every musical accent has a stage command: chord, see the knife.

Chord, pick up the knife. Chord, stab Scarpia. Chord, wipe the blood off your hands. Chord, place candlesticks around the body. Chord (drumroll), put the crucifix on his chest. It’s brilliant writing. And stage director Martha Collins made sure every one of Puccini’s directions was realized seamlessly.

Conductor Victor DeRenzi and his orchestral forces reinforced the drama onstage just as Puccini directed. The excellence of the cello quartet followed by the haunting sound of the clarinet would be hard to surpass in the last act as Davila sang “E lucevan le stelle” with great passion and warmth.

This “Tosca” belongs, vocally and dramatically, to Tosca. But it’s also a true ensemble piece, and, no matter how many times you’ve seen the work, this production deserves another visit.

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There’s a story that purports to be true about “Tosca.” At the turn of the 20th century, at a performance at the Met, the general manager, Giulio GattiCasazza, managed to forget to hire the soldiers who are supposed to shoot Mario Cavaradossi in the last act. He heard there were several students from Columbia University in the audience and, assuming they were probably smart and could follow directions, he rounded them up, put them in costume and told them all they had to do was “shoot the lead.” The students astutely assumed “the lead” was Tosca. After all, the opera was named after her. So, instead of killing the tenor, they shot the soprano.

When Puccini named his opera “Tosca,” he did it because Floria Tosca is the very essence of the melodrama. At this season’s Sarasota Opera production, Kara Shay Thomson’s rendition of the title role proves the point. She is Tosca.

From the moment she sings her first notes, “Mario, Mario, Mario,” and sweeps into the magnificent church, to her dazzling “Vissi d’arte,” the night is hers. Her even, huge and beautiful soprano even outshines David P. Gordon’s glorious interior of Sant’Andrea della Valle in the first act, the majestic study of the evil Scarpia in his Farnese Palace in the second and the glistening stars and unfolding of dawn stunningly hanging over the parapets of the Castel Sant’Angelo in the last act.

Tosca is a great singer in Rome.

She’s beautiful, glamorous and talented. But she’s also filled with an unreasoning jealousy.

Her lover, Mario Cavaradossi, may be a talented artist, but he also manages to get himself in hot water without much effort.

He sees a beautiful woman praying at the church, and he paints her face into his mural, arousing Tosca’s suspicions. He helps a political prisoner, sung with passion by Young Bok Kim, and finds himself thrown into prison, tortured and, eventually, put before a firing squad.

Tenor Rafael Davila, who’s sung numerous roles with Sarasota Opera and is now a leading tenor in many major houses, just keeps getting better. His Cavaradossi is both heroic and melancholy. And his voice, especially the top, positively shines.

And then there’s the evil Scarpia, who is a baron in charge of the police. Scarpia is, without a doubt, one of the baddest baddies in opera. A sadist, murderer and, probably, rapist, he’s not a nice guy. Of course he wants Tosca, and he gets off on having her primarily because she doesn’t want him. Cavaradossi becomes his wedge; his way of getting to her without making nice.

Mark Walters was the elegant Baron Scarpia on opening night.

(The role will be sung later in the run by Todd Thomas.) Walters’ voice is warm, round, rich and big, but it’s a little too beautiful for Scarpia. Both his singing and his characterization lack that overriding edge that makes you fear Scarpia, even if you’re sitting in the last row of the opera

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Q: You’ve been with Roy’s for four-and-a-half years; how long have you been tending bar?

A: I have been behind bars for 27 years. I’m originally from the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., area and started off in concert venues. Like everyone else, I thought it was a great way to meet girls, get cheap drinks and see the bands that I liked. It kind of evolved from there.

Q: What was your influence to become a bartender?

A: Well, obviously the show “Cheers.” I mean, this was the late 1980s. I watched the show “Cheers,” and it looked like a lot of fun. We all want to be Woody and Sam. Q: What is your favorite cocktail to make?

A: Any drink that takes a little work to make: a mojito, a bourbon old-fashioned. I like the craft cocktail industry. If I can show effort in making a craft cocktail, that is what’s going to get people to come to me.

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you make?

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Q: What’s the worst or strangest drink request you’ve ever received?

A: It’s more so the ones that break your heart a little bit.

Like when people ask for the Louis XIII with ginger ale.

Those are the things that typically stand out more: the 18-year-old scotch with Coke.

I’d say it’s the same impression the kitchen people get when they’re asked for a well-done filet and bottle of ketchup.

Q: What is your personal drink of choice?

A: Because I like to make margaritas, I am a tequila guy at heart, so the margarita I’d make for a customer is what I’d also want to drink. But, then again, a bourbon old-fashioned if somebody really knows how to make one goes straight to my heart. What I like to make is what I like to drink.

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A: I have four daughters: Zoe, 18, Gillian, 13, Brenna, 10, and Kenzi, 2 months old. I homeschool my kids. I do pet rescue.

Animals and kids: That’s what my wife, Ashley, and I are all about.

Q: What is the most recommended drink on the menu?

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It incorporates what I like to do, which is make a drink with fresh flavors.

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The Palm Ball ‘A PASSION FOR CONSERVATION’ Benefiting Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve | Honorary Chair: Cornelia Matson Co-Chairs: Janelle Beruff, Ariane Dart, Mickey Davis and Margaret Wise 275 guests | More than $200,000 raised at the event

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With The Palm Ball being the week before Valentine’s Day, the chairs didn’t want that as the theme, but the idea of passion surfaced and the theme “Passion for Conservation” was decided on to reflect the organization’s deep desire for saving land. The theme lent itself to romantic, yet sophisticated elegance for the décor.

The tent on the grounds of Bay Preserve was decorated with black and white damask tablecloths, lush raspberry napkins, silver and crystal, tent poles transformed into white glittery palm trees and raspberry passion bromeliads. Red crotons brought the color palette together. Chandeliers hung from the oak trees, string lights were roped throughout the grounds and 275 guests dressed in black tie attire (suggested gown colors were red, pink and black) set the stage for the evening.

It really was a passionate affair.

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A dear friend to so many, a mentor to so many more, you touched thousands of hearts with your humor, wisdom, generosity and tough love.

You are so loved and you have left a fathomless hole in our hearts.

Quite Simply, Edith, You are the Very Best.

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Dr. Braun and Jeanne Graham have an exciting year coming up — both of their children, Worth and Lauren, are engaged to be married. Worth Graham proposed to girlfriend Erin Evanson on the beach in Naples at sunset Nov. 15 (they will be tying the knot March 12, 2016, at The Field Club). Soon after Worth popped the question, daughter Lauren Graham was proposed to by boyfriend John Wohlwend on the beach at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at sunset on Jan. 30 — let the planning begin!

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Mike Bear, the general manager of DEX imaging, is a young man whose relationship with Friendship Centers started out as strictly business. It changed, however. Over the course of 10 years, the more he learned, the more he cared: “I saw how the organization fills a big need that communities along the west coast of Florida have to give seniors a purpose.” And that is how he and his wife, Dawn, became co-chairs for the sixth annual Friendship Centers gala.

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all seven continents. You may think that Coto Paxi is an Ecuadorian volcano, and most days it is. But for this party, Chef Paul Mattison is executing it as a chocolate truffle — a trifle on a seriously multinational menu. The entertainment features everything from the local Spotlight Kids (singing “It’s a Small World After All,” of course) to Jacobite bagpipers and Irish cloggers. There will be a silent auction and a paddle raise to fund a muchneeded new phone system for the Sarasota center, but the focus, the Bears and their team promise, will be on fun.

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Big success under the big top The Jan. 30 Circus Arts gala honored the memory of Tana Sandefur, a passionate supporter of the Circus Arts Conservatory from its earliest days. Janet Hunter, another longtime circus patriot, recalls the inaugural party had 15 tables, no more than 150 guests and that the team “thought we had died and gone to heaven” because it raised $32,000 — a big number in those days.

Tidbits Superbowl round-up … Three generations of Patriots fans gathered at the home of Gordon Greenfield and voted the Budweiser lost puppy commercial as best-of-show … Alison and Hardy Schwartz also had three generations with the arrival of her snowbird mom and stepfather from Toronto … Phil Mancini went to a friend’s house expecting to be one of 20 or so and ended up one of 75, most of them in Patriots’ shirts and all of them bringing food. “If you could barbecue it or if your Italian mother could make it, we had it.” … an anonymous (for obvious reasons) friend reported being teased when she asked what inning the game was in …

Allen and Stephanie Hochfelder were at the home of Roberta and Jim Fox with Joe and Marty Marsh, all but one of them disappointed Seattle fans ... Cheryl MadLauchlin watched Turner Classic Movies because Alasdair is not an American football fan … last words go to Joan Mendell

How satisfying it must be for CAC founders Pedro Reis and his wife, Dolly Jacobs, that the community came out so strongly to celebrate Sandefur and the circus. One of Sandefur’s big goals was the renovation of the Sailor Circus Arena and the gala included a paddle raise dedicated to that. A donor had promised to match up to $50,000, guests came up with $38,000 and at the end, the infamous anonymous matched that … raising a total of $114,000 for the project. and her partner Bob Coppenrath who, as they announced to nearly 100 guests in 2014, discontinued their Superbowl party after a 20-year run. Now that must have been fun! … You gotta love this …

Thanks go to the nameless person who told Edie Chaifetz “At your age, you don’t have to remember names … you can just say, ‘Introduce yourselves.’” BT hopes he or she meant it … A pop art collection to die for… Mark and Kim Standish hosted Starry Night Dinner Feb. 2 and while Laura Stuart Wood’s themes and décor are typically the topic of the hour, the couple’s art collection was the buzz all night.

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Let Freedom Ring Luncheon

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Co-Chairs Audrey Coleman and Dr. Willa Bernhard with keynote speaker Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Complimentary Dance Lesson with this ad

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Monday, Feb. 2, at Sarasota Yacht Club Benefiting Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County

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at The Palm Ball

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his year’s Palm Ball theme, “A Passion for Conservation,” suggested red, pink and black gowns. And, as we expected, the passion for fashion was strong, with fabulous jewels, clutches and, of course, stunning statement dresses.

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– Jenn Stutler, above, who donned dark eyes with a sparkling Badgley Mischka gown and a mohawk up-do.

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Co-Chair Janelle Beruff’s rockstar Judith Leiber clutch

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Sally Trout’s vintage purse (which she found at a consignment shop in Naples), red with jewels, was a perfect match for the evening.

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PEO P L E W IT H PUR POSE STACY HANAN HEATHER MERRIMAN BLACK TIE EDITOR

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I’VE BEEN involved with nonprofits from the time I moved here to Sarasota 17 years ago.

I’m originally from Memphis, Tenn., and I went to college at The University of Texas at Austin, where I met my husband, Ben, who was born and raised in Sarasota.

AFTER MOVING here, I got

very involved at Temple Beth Sholom Schools, where my daughters went to preschool.

I joined Junior League shortly after that to meet people and learn about volunteering and the Sarasota community. I became the chair of the board of the preschool at Temple Beth — that was my first leadership role experience. At that point, I was also getting involved with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. I started joining more and more committees, chairing events and working to get younger people involved with the Federation.

I CAN’T remember how many

years ago it was, I would guess seven to eight years ago, I was invited to a Girls Inc. luncheon

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lthough her involvement began at Temple Beth Sholom Schools and the Junior League of Sarasota, Stacy Hanan has expanded her volunteerism to the nonprofits most important in this stage of her life — The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Girls Inc. Hanan, 45, says despite juggling the demands of a busy schedule as a working mom, giving back remains one of her priorities.

OCCUPATION:

Realtor with Michael Saunders & Co.

INVOLVED IN NONPROFITS: 17 years

HER FAVORITE EVENTS:

Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon, Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Women’s Day Luncheon, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Key to the Cure, Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Better Together luncheon

CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH:

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee (board member) and Girls Inc. (luncheon committee member)

and I was just blown away. I was so impressed by the organization. I remember walking in and the girls met you in the hallway by looking you

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in the eye, shaking your hand and introducing themselves.

Looking people in the eye and firm handshakes are things my husband and I have taught our children to always do, and it reminded me of how we have raised them. Having three daughters, that just spoke to me. After hearing the strong, smart and bold mission, I knew right away I wanted to take that home with me.

I’VE ALWAYS focused my

volunteering on where my life has been at the time. Jewish continuity is first and foremost

in my life. I want my kids to understand the importance of Judaism and keeping that continuity.

in our community. I think it’s important to know that it’s not impossible.

A LOT of what I do is for my

involved in Sarasota is difficult to avoid because there are so many opportunities to give back. It’s interesting because once you get involved, you begin to realize your purpose and why it’s important to you.

For me, I love this community — that’s why I enjoy selling real estate. I sell this community and I want to give back to this community. I want to make a difference in people’s lives.

I ALMOST feel like being

kids to see us giving back, to set an example for them so they will do that as well. My husband is also very involved in nonprofits, and it’s our purpose to be role models of that because both of our parents were role models of that for us. My husband and I both have very busy careers and three daughters, but it’s still so important to be involved

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FAS HI O N INS I D ER VALENTINE’S DAY FEVER HEATHER MERRIMAN BLACK TIE EDITOR

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eople seem to be polarized about Valentine’s Day — they either love it, or they hate it. No matter which camp you’re in, you can’t avoid all things red, pink and hearts. But this holiday shouldn’t just be about the ooey-gooey lovebirds. It should be a time for immersing yourself in all of the love-stamped items that the holiday inspires. Black Tie was feeling pink and sparkly, so we shopped around town to see what fun things we could find in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

Trina Turk cocktail dress, $358, at L. Boutique

The Aestate fashion illustration, $20, at Influence Style

Trish McEvoy Precious Pink Jasmine, $185, at The Met Fashion House & Day Spa

Lauren Cecchi lipstick red Sorella, $495, at T. Georgiano’s

Valentine’s Day card, $6, at Write-On Sarasota

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Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, $170, at Sunglass Express Optical

Edie Parker “Jean Heart Acrylic Clutch,” $1,995, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota

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You are cordially invited to attend Ave Maria Preparatory School

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