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$150 to $525 million Jack Short

Doug Logan joined the city in June.

Logan departs, city homeless plans in flux

is the investment a third-party consultant recommends for the Van Wezel, calling for construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats.

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Citing concerns with open record laws, the city’s homelessness director announced his plans to part ways with the city.

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Eight months after being hired amid controversy, Doug Logan is leaving his post as the city’s director of special initiatives on chronic homeless under similar circumstances.

Tasked with implementing the city’s eight-point strategy for combatting homelessness, Logan was in the process of organizing a new private nonprofit entity to run a “housing first” program.

As he worked to establish a board of directors and sought donors, he ran into an issue: the state’s open record laws. Logan was the subject of a records request for information regarding the nonprofit, alternately called NEWCO and Take Me Home.

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$120,000

The annual salary of Doug Logan, city director of special initiatives on chronic homelessness, who announced his resignation Friday.

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700,000 to 800,000 Cubic yards of sand will be placed on Turtle Beach during an upcoming renourishment project.

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People renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day at Siesta Key’s annual Say “I Do” Again ceremony.

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#SELBYGARDENS Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 40th anniversary with The Orchid Show.

Along with displays in the conservatory and throughout the gardens, guests will have the opportunity to learn from orchid experts through lectures and workshops.

Among the displays is a selfie wall filled with bromeliads and orchids.

Guests are encouraged to take selfies in front of the wall and share their photo using #SelbyGardens and #MSBGOrchidShow.

Orchid Evenings will give guests a chance to explore the gardens after hours Wednesdays starting Feb. 17 through the end of the show March 27. Orchid Evenings will amplify the experience with a cocktail hour and live music.

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The shy hound dog, who was being fostered on Siesta Key, climbed a tree and jumped a 12-foot fence last week in a daring escape. Siesta Key Association President Michael Shay sent an email asking for help locating the dog, and people began calling his foster mom, Jeanne Francisco.

Residents spotted Andy, appropriately enough, near the Old Salty Dog restaurant, and he was captured using humane traps Feb. 17. He was in good health, according to Francisco.

“He looked really great for his 10-day vacation on Siesta,” she said.

Andy is still up for adoption, Francisco said. His future owners should want a high-energy pet and, hopefully, won’t mind his penchant for climbing.

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Logan and City Manager Tom Barwin said they soon learned this could be an ongoing challenge — that state law could require the nonprofit to operate under the same transparency requirements due to Logan’s involvement, even if it wasn’t a governmental entity.

The two expressed concern that those regulations would discourage private donors from getting involved in the push to address homelessness in the city.

“Most reasonable people do not want to subject themselves to what could be perceived as harassment,” Barwin said.

As a result, Logan is leaving his position and will work on the issue of homelessness as a private citizen, the city announced Friday. Barwin said the city plans to retract itself from the process of establishing a housing first program, fearing that government involvement could complicate the process.

In a Sarasota Observer interview with Logan in which Barwin was present, Barwin said he hoped those who had been involved with the creation of a nonprofit entity would still push forward with that cause independently.

“We need to step back for a minute and give those who are passionate about the community an opportunity to set it up the way they need to set it up,” Barwin said.

Even as his role with the city ends, Logan’s work makes the path forward murkier for both city officials and private citizens interested in creating a housing first program. At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, the board voted to disclaim interest in creating a new 501(c)(3) to run its housing first program, a move designed to counter arguments that the city had a role in creating any private nonprofits that may arise in the future.

City Commissioner Susan Chapman, an outspoken critic of Logan’s hiring, is now worried Logan’s continued involvement in the fight against homelessness could lead to further issues.

“My concern is that Doug Logan will now market himself to other agencies, which will make them open to potential lawsuits,” Chapman said.

TROUBLE BREWING

Logan’s hiring in June — and his $120,000 annual salary — drew criticism because his previous experience did not involve work with homelessness issues. Barwin touted Logan’s ability to organize major initiatives — and raise funds — as factors that influenced his selection.

His work focused largely on creating a successful housing first program, a homelessness strategy that emphasizes placing individuals in homes as quickly as possible. Looking at other cit-

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PRIVATE EYES Doug Logan met with City Attorney Robert Fournier in December to discuss legal questions surrounding the new nonprofit. Fournier said a series of factors determine whether a nongovernmental agency is subject to the state’s open government laws.

The most significant factor, Fournier said, is the role the government has in creating the private entity.

“Otherwise, you could just as easily set up a private group to perform governmental duties that’s not subject to the Sunshine Law,” Fournier said. “That’s not going to fly.”

In December and January, legal consultant Michael Barfield filed records request with the city, seeking information regarding NEWCO. Barfield’s second request alleged some pertinent information was not on file with the city. The subsequent search produced emails regarding the nonprofit on Logan’s personal email account, which Logan said was inadvertent.

City Manager Tom Barwin cited Barfield’s propensity for pressing the city on Sunshine Law issues as a contributing factor to the open records hurdles.

“In probably every other state in the union, in probably just about every other city in the state, all would have welcomed this, and I don’t think anyone would have challenged or questioned it,” Barwin said. “We do have some unique circumstances here.”

Both Barfield and Fournier said the city could work with a nongovernmental agency and not have it be subject to Sunshine laws. Logan’s work organizing the board of directors — and potentially serving as chairman — made it unlikely NEWCO/Take Me Home would qualify.

“They just went about it in the wrong way,” Barfield said. “They know they’re subject to scrutiny — it’s inexcusable.”

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are trusting the private sector with the job of creating a housing first apparatus.

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Although he's leaving his position with the city, Doug Logan says he intends to continue working on issues related to homelessness in the private sector.

ies for guidance, Logan concluded that a nongovernmental agency would be best suited to run such a program.

In November, he briefed the City Commission on that strategy. There was some skepticism among elected officials, who questioned the lack of city oversight and the potential duplication of services with existing agencies in the community.

Although there were other positive comments, the board consensus was to direct staff not to take any action regarding housing first at that time.

Logan continued to piece a new nonprofit together, though.

In a January interview, he said he would announce details regarding the organization in early 2016.

Both Logan and Barwin said plans to part ways came together in the week before Friday’s announcement. The records request had led to media scrutiny, but both officials said they were more concerned that potential donors would be scared off.

“Good people doing good things shouldn’t be made to look like bad people trying to sneak around somehow,” Barwin said.

“It’s not the truth, and people don’t need that distraction.”

Logan said “more than six” prospective donors expressed a similar sentiment to him. He declined to provide more details, citing an interest in preserving

“We need to step back for a minute and give those who are passionate about the community an opportunity to set it up the way they need to set it up.”

– Tom Barwin, City Manager

their privacy.

A memo from Logan dated Jan. 15 listed a series of priorities for the next 30, 60 and 90 days.

There was only one goal listed under 90 days: “Train my successor.” Asked about that memo, Logan said the idea moved from an abstract conversation to an imminent reality this month.

MOVING AHEAD

Barwin said it is uncertain whether the city will hire another employee to replace Logan. On Tuesday, the commission indicated a desire to revisit homelessness strategies at a future meeting.

In the past, the commission has expressed an interest in taking a proactive role on homelessness. Chapman, who said she is concerned with how Barwin has handled this issue, suggested the

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city search for a replacement that has a history with housing first.

“There are a lot of people who actually have skills and experience in this area, and I bet we could get them for less than $120,000 a year,” Chapman said. “What we need is somebody to coordinate the effort and make sure there is efficacy in the program.”

As he sought private donations for a housing first program, Logan said he heard similar desires, a change from what he was accustomed to in the charitable arena.

“The individuals that now want to give don’t want to give in the abstract — ‘Here’s a $500,000 check, go take care of the homeless,’” Logan said. “They want to know what the plan is. It’s philanthropy in a very different way.”

Barwin expressed his desire for private citizens to continue pursuing a housing first apparatus, but Logan demurred when asked about his specific plans.

If he works to create a nonprofit without city help, City Attorney Robert Fournier said it’s possible — though not guaranteed — that organization would be subject to open records laws, too.

One thing is clear: After spending eight months pursuing a strategy for addressing homelessness in Sarasota, Logan doesn’t plan on stepping back from the issue.

“I have not lost my desire to devote energy to the topic,” Logan said.

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“Changing customer and operating expectations suggest that a major renovation would be necessary for the hall to achieve first-class standards, now and for the next 50 years.”

– Van Wezel report

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IF YOU GO What: City Commission workshop with Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 Where: Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1565 First St.

The Van Wezel was built in 1969.

The 1,769-seat hall hosts about 140 performances per year.

ity could continue to function for some time with modest investment, changing customer and operating expectations suggest that a major renovation would be necessary for the hall to achieve first-class standards, now and

for the next 50 years,” the report states.

The consultant considered four scenarios for the future of the Van Wezel: maintaining the status quo, renovating the existing space, creating ancillary facilities or constructing a new venue.

According to the presentation, the first three options were ruled out for not adequately serving the goals of the Van Wezel.

The report states the Van Wezel is unsustainable in its current state, despite its success. The main hall is overused during peak season, and the orchestra community events generate lower revenue than the Van Wezel’s own programming. As a result, hosting additional orchestra or ballet events would result in lost income to the Van Wezel, and there are limited options for increasing revenue in the existing facility.

The presentation paints the Van Wezel as the anchor of Sarasota’s reputation as a cultural capital in Florida. It touts positive balance sheets and increasing ticket sales as positive signs for the venue.

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region, though, the consultant says a major investment would be wise.

The report details many issues with the current building. The exterior and interior are worn and outdated. It’s not oriented to capitalize on its bayfront location.

The acoustics are inadequate for live classical music, and the backstage area and split lobby are not in keeping with modern venues.

The proposed scope of a new facility would be between 2,100 and 2,400 seats, with event space, administrative areas and an outdoor plaza. The report has options for a venue with and without a resident orchestra.

As the Sarasota Orchestra considers its future needs, the consultant said a single multiuse facility would not solve the current calendar restraints facing the Van Wezel. As a result, it recommends exploring a two-venue option to serve both parties.

Monica Van Buskirk, president of the Van Wezel Foundation, was unavailable for comment.

A memo from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 chairman Michael Klauber said the organization would decline to comment on the presentation until after Monday’s workshop. Sarasota Orchestra President Joseph McKenna also declined comment until after the meeting.

Martin Rappaport, a member of the Van Wezel Foundation board, deferred comments on the recommended improvements to Monday’s presentation.

“He’ll make that presentation as to what it’s going to take to keep (the Van Wezel’s) prominent position in future years,” Rappaport said. “Based on that, the city and the community will have to decide as to what it wants.”

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW The consulting firm AMS Planning and Services considered four scenarios when planning for the future of the Van Wezel.

Here’s how they broke down: OPTION 1: STATUS QUO Details: Maintaining the existing facility, with annual capital investment between $400,000 and $500,000.

Conclusion: This option puts the Van Wezel at competitive and operational risk.

OPTION 2: LIMITED RENOVATION Details: Orchestra sound improvements or minor improvements to patron accommodations, with renovation capped at $15 million per FEMA regulations.

Conclusion: This option is impractical and unlikely to achieve the necessary outcome.

OPTION 3: ANCILLARY SPACE(S) Details: Develop independent education/rehearsal space, a 500-person event space and an outdoor plaza with an investment of $20 to $40 million.

Conclusion: Although it would increase the opportunities at the Van Wezel, this option leaves many existing limitations in place.

OPTION 4: NEW CONSTRUCTION Details: A 2,000-seat multiuse venue, with the uses detailed in Option 3 incorporated, requiring a $150 to $525 million investment.

Conclusion: This is the best option for the continued success of the Van Wezel.

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Work ends, begins on Siesta Key beaches JACK SHORT STAFF WRITER

One down, one more to go.

That’s the state of the beach projects on Siesta Key. The county has completed a two-year project to renovate and improve facilities on Siesta Key Public Beach. At the south end of the Key on Turtle Beach, contractors will begin a six-week project to widen an eroded two-mile stretch of shoreline by 60 feet.

SIESTA KEY RENOVATIONS

Siesta Key Public Beach facility renovations were completed this week and will open to the public Saturday. The beach construction occurred in phases to avoid closing one of the county’s most prominent tourist attractions.

Jon F. Swift Construction renovated and replaced several older structures and added new ones as well, including a new pavilion with a restroom and concession area at the southeast end of the park.

The $21.5 million project — funded through a Sarasota County penny sales tax — preserved the original pavilion. That structure was built in 1958 and designed

by Tim Seibert, a member of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement.

Concessions that operated at the historic pavilion moved to the same building as the new lifeguard and sheriff’s offices. According to Jerry Sparkman of Sweet Sparkman Architects, the overgrown vegetation in front of the original pavilion was removed, opening

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up the view of the beach.

Bill Waddill, whose firm, Kimley-Horn & Associates, spent approximately five years designing renovations, said Siesta Beach’s waves inspired the undulating wall along the promenade.

Its colors influenced the blue, green and white shades used throughout the park.

Approximately a dozen coconut palms — some of the few nonnative plants used in the design — adorn the preserved pavilion area, because the same kind of tree was originally planted there.

Lifeguard Lt. Scott Ruberg said he and his lifeguards are thrilled about their new offices and firstaid facilities. Ruberg said he’s happy to see that contractors preserved and built around a large mahogany tree that has stood near the pavilion since the 1970s, planted in memory of a lifeguard who died.

TURTLE RENOURISHMENT

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Top: A new building will house lifeguards and sheriff’s deputies, as a well as a concession area on the ground floor.

Bottom: The previous building on the same property was also home to lifeguards and law enforcement.

Until mid-April, barges and heavy equipment will be part of the waterfront view for some Siesta and Lido residents.

Contractor Weeks Marine asked the U.S. Coast Guard to issue a notice to mariners that it would begin staging for a Turtle Beach renourishment project this week.

Dredging equipment and barges will anchor just southwest of Bird Key and transport equipment offshore of Siesta Key. During the project, two dredging vessels will transport sand from three sites approximately seven miles offshore of Turtle

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Beach. That sand will travel to a discharge site and get pumped the remaining 1.5 miles to the beach through a pipeline. That operation will begin approximately March 1 and continue around the clock until dredging is complete, estimated to be April 15.

Sarasota County Coastal Projects Manager Laird Wreford said a restricted area approximately the size of a football field will move down the shoreline as the project proceeds. Most areas should be inconvenienced for no more than a day.

The operation will place approximately 700,000 cubic yards of sand on two miles of shoreline surrounding Turtle Beach.

The project, which will also cost approximately $21.5 million, will be funded by state grants, tourist development taxes and a special assessment on property owners within the project area, according to Wreford. The additional sand will widen the beach by approximately 60 feet.

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MAKE BEACH PARKERS PAY The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

Wow, what an improvement at Siesta Key Beach.

One of Sarasota County’s most valuable assets became even more valuable.

It looks great.

Of course, for county taxpayers, it was a pricey investment — $21 million.

But we don’t need to go through all of the math to justify its worth to taxpayers and county residents.

Most Sarasotans instinctively know Siesta Key Beach, being the top visitor attraction in this part of the county, is a leading driver of economic activity here.

Think of the economic spinoffs that occur as a result of attracting beachgoers from elsewhere — food, hotels, retail purchases, condo rentals, as well as people who eventually purchase second homes. Based on the county’s 2014 five-cent tourist development tax collections, the county’s tourism industry generated more than $340 million in direct spending.

And if you amortized that $21 million investment over 15 years (and that may be short), the cost for renovating Siesta Beach drops to around $1.4 million a year.

One last point about that investment: If you want to maintain and increase the value of your assets, you know you must reinvest and improve them to remain competitive. Disney World hasn’t remained among the most popular attractions in the world by never re-investing.

So when the county commissioners and county staffers gather Saturday morning to cut ribbons and give themselves (and Sweet Sparkman Architects and Jon F. Swift Construction) high fives and hosannas, Sarasota County taxpayers can acknowledge renovating Siesta Key Beach’s facilities was a good case of maintaining and improving public infrastructure.

FREE PARKING? NO

Now here is the “but.” Parking.

While Siesta beachgoers no doubt will approve of and enjoy the updated ambience at Siesta Beach, it’s probably accurate to say parking is the most vexing issue on Siesta Key. It is the never-ending issue in the Village, and at the height of winter, it is just as acute at Siesta Beach.

It’s a classic supply-and-demand dilemma. Too much demand, not enough supply.

What’s the solution?

To borrow one of our favorite observations from the esteemed economist Thomas Sowell, “There are no solutions, only tradeoffs.”

Here is one tradeoff to consider: paid parking in the Siesta Beach parking lot.

Observer “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.”

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A WAY TO FUND BEACH SHUTTLES? In lieu of a private venture trying to operate a profitable Siesta Key Beach shuttleparking system, a potential source of funding could come from the 898 public parking spaces at the beach. Below is a summary of how much revenue might be generated in a year. It assumes 100% occupancy for eight hours a day nine months of the year.

898 parking places x $2/hour x 8 hours/day = $14,368 x 275 days = $3,951,200 per year in parking revenue.

It makes economic sense.

For starters, nothing is free. There is a big cost to free parking. Indeed, UCLA Donald C. Shoup, one of the foremost experts on parking, wrote a 700-page book explaining “The High Cost of Free Parking” — how free parking drives up the cost of housing; how it subsidizes everyone who owns and drives a car; how it adds to pollution; and how it distorts market prices for real estate and on and on.

And then there is this bromide: When anything is free, it typically is overused and abused — e.g. free parking at Siesta Beach.

Why should a Siesta Beachgoer have free access to parking for an entire day? Why should the most accessible and convenient parking spaces at the beach be free? In almost every business enterprise, convenience and premium services command the highest prices.

When the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center hosts a popular entertainer, it doesn’t give the best seats in the house away free and charge

KEYS TO RE-INVENTING EDUCATION Sir Ken Robinson, guest lecturer Tuesday at the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Series, captivated his audience with laugh-out-loud British wit and story-telling that delivered a cogent message about education.

One of his messages — perhaps most obvious — especially to anyone involved in education — is that today’s education model is the same one used in the 19th century. That says a lot right there.

Robinson, whose credits include delivering the most-watch TED talk in

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history, also cited three traits of education harming children: conformity, familiarity and compliance. Altogether, these structured settings and curricula are drains on creative thinking.

Instead, Robinson says, because every child is different, “the best thing you can do” for your children is “recognize the talents inside of them” and help them develop those talents. “Recognize that school is personal.” Diversity in experiences fosters creativity.

its highest prices for the nose-bleed seats.

User pays. Everyone has heard that phrase, too. If you play golf at Bobby Jones, a public-owned golf course, you pay. If you borrow a book from the library and keep it beyond its return date, you pay.

We could go on and on. In short, it makes no sense not to charge for parking at Siesta Beach.

What’s more, in the box at left we illustrate a hypothetical that could be one of the benefits of charging for parking. If users paid for parking, the revenue generated could be used to fund, if not substantially subsidize, beach shuttle services.

At popular ski resorts in the West, the resort owners often have buses and vans shuttling their customers from the ski village up to their lifts “free” — the cost, of course, is built into the lift ticket. Or consider what happens with car rentals at many U.S. airports. Once you disembark from your plane, you hop on a “free” shuttle that will drive you 10 to 15 minutes to the car-rental counter several miles away. The cost of that “free” shuttle likewise is built into the price of the rental car. But in both instances, the customer experience is acceptable.

County officials often have discussed the idea of shuttling beachgoers to and from drop-off points on the mainland. But private-sector operators have had difficulty making that work largely because the market is distorted: Parking is free close to the beach, but a shuttle service 15 minutes away comes at a price.

It makes no sense.

What about parking on the rightsof-way of neighborhood side streets near the beach?

If you charge for parking at the beach, inevitably beachgoers will seek out the next closest place to park free. But this could be addressed with technology, say, by installing electronic meters at neighborhood street intersections.

If a user over-stayed his time, he would be fined just as Florida’s SunPass system fines motorists who shoot through toll gates illegally.

Make the fines onerous.

Suffice it to say, it’s great to see a newly renovated Siesta Key Beach that will help keep Sarasota’s reputation for having one of the best beaches in America. But let’s not stop there. Bring some market sense to beach parking.

When you go to Disney World, you pay dearly to park far away from the venue. Even so, Disney still manages to make its shuttle parking experience seem convenient.

With a little entrepreneurial ingenuity, the same could be achieved at Siesta Beach.

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Your editorial regarding Petland lacks so much knowledge of the subject as to exhibit a dangerous irresponsibility, thereby inciting the public’s antagonism toward our county commissioners.

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A recent editorial noted how bad traffic had been downtown during a recent arts festival on St. Armands suggesting that law enforcement should be out there moving traffic along. As for Florida Highway Patrol, it won’t happen; as for Sarasota Police Department, it wont work. When the square footage covered by automobiles vastly overwhelms the square footage of available roadway, you have HEAVY traffic with traffic jams.

The county’s traffic woes are more about horrible planning.

The state roads in the area have seen or are seeing hundreds of millions of dollars in improvements. The county roads, nothing. Why is it that Honore Avenue is not four-lane from University Parkway all the way to Pinebrook in Venice? Lord knows the traffic volume is there.

Why is it Proctor Road was never made four lanes from McIntosh to Honore, and why is it Gantt has not been widened from Proctor to Clark, or Cattlemen from Bahia Vista to Fruitville? Every one of these roads is a nightmare. The county has the right of way, but they claim it’s for future development.

News flash: The future arrived when Palmer Ranch

and Lakewood Ranch were started.

Widening Bee Ridge east of the interstate is needed but should have taken a backseat to getting Honore, Proctor, Gantt and Cattlemen completed. Sarasota County has been too busy with traffic circles, brick pavers and tree-lined medians to exercise any common sense in improving the County road network.

The large Wall Street-traded big-money developers are running rampant with new home construction, and one must wonder if someone’s pocket is being lined for this to occur. By the way, lets not forget how we were told for years about the scarcity of water in Southwest Florida. I suppose that problem magically went away.

The bottom line here is a total lack of common sense and complete ignorance. The county might say there’s no money.

Really? Care to guess who paid for the Honore widening at Fruitville and in Palmer Ranch?

One word: developer. Sarasota is losing its luster very quickly, and the blame lies squarely on the County Commission and some very poor planning.

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of the commission meeting on this subject. Petland was accused of knowingly selling animals coming from horrific breeding conditions. Every accusation was supported with documentation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and consumer receipts and testimony.

In spite of your claim in your editorial, no one took Brad Parker’s property.

The commissioners ruled that the free market does not mean one can sell just anything. Now, in Sarasota County one cannot sell animals that come from conditions defined as illegal and inhumane.

At the commission meeting, pictures were presented of dogs from an alleged Petland supplier that was a three-time violator of regulations. The USDA took 74 pictures during this particular inspection, and due to time limitations, only a few were shown at the hearing.

Weep for the imprisoned, tortured dogs, not Brad Parker, not this disgusting business.

Stores selling pets profit because of the ignorance of the consumer. If you become an educated consumer, you would never buy a puppy from a store.

Then the mills would go out of business!

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I have read your Feb. 11 editorial entitled, “Privatize Pineapple Park.” It’s yet another example of your knee-jerk journalism.

You talk about the millions of dollars spent on parks and then say, “... how many of those parks have you actually strolled or even seen? But you are paying for them.”

I and you are also paying for the 2,328 lane miles of roads in the county as well as the many police, sheriffs, fire personnel, hospital employees, transportation workers, teachers and other people and facilities that service the county. Yet I have only met a miniscule fraction of them.

These are the unmonetized services and amenities that are available without fee for all to use as necessary or desired.

These, along with other civic and nonprofit offerings, help form the infrastructure of modern civilized living.

You also refer to “... gatherings of street people, who discourage citizens from visiting the park.” Do you not realize that “street people” are citizens?

With concerns about things that “might be better served in the hands of the private sec-

tor,” I refer you to the various stories about Martin Shkreli, the accused securities fraudster and pharmaceutical buccaneer who has abruptly raised the price of an antiparasitic drug by 5,556%, deeply affecting people with AIDS and other conditions.

Sometimes private gain must bow to the public good, thus the first sentence of the U.S. Constitution contains the following words, none of which refers to an individual: we, people, union, common, general and welfare.

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Citing rapid growth under Director Iain Webb, who joined the company in 2007, Hillary Steele, chairwoman of the board of directors, says the decision was rooted in a desire to fill the role with a managing director with more performing arts-related experience.

“There’s been so much rapid growth, and it’s time for management with performing arts experience to take us to the next level,” she says. “There’s been no impropriety. She wrote a letter to the staff wishing us all well. It’s absolutely been amicable.”

Steele says the decision has been a topic of discussion for the last few weeks and that board members are in the process of developing an intermediate plan and a committee to conduct a nationwide search fill the position.

Servian says she sees the decision as the culmination of months

of unidentifiable tension between her and Webb, and that in recent weeks, it became clear to her that she was no longer wanted in the position. Although she’s disappointed, she says she’s optimistic about the future.

“I’ve had a stellar career,” she says. “I think once the dust settles, I’ll be ready to come back into the nonprofit sector and really make a mark, which I feel I’ve done at the ballet. When I got here, we had a skeletal staff. We’ve grown from 25 to 58 employees. Our budget has grown from $2.4 million to $6.7 million. Looking back, I think I’ve accomplished a lot, and I’m proud of that.”

Servian began working with the Sarasota Ballet in 2010 as the company’s business manager, before being promoted in 2011 to managing director, a position in which she oversaw areas including finance, development, human resources, sales and marketing and outreach. Servian is also known for her career in local politics, having served as a Sarasota City commissioner, vice mayor and mayor, as well as other business, political and philanthropic endeavors.

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Visitors at Bird Key Park enjoy the views of Sarasota Bay and Lido Key. But lately, that view has been blocked by a derelict, 30-foot sailboat in the bay just a few feet from the parking lot.

The boat, Gypsy Woman, is one of three vessels that came loose from their moorings and stranded on shoals and shores in the area following heavy winds mid-January and had not been removed at press time.

The other two vessels are located at Hart’s Landing on the east side of the Ringling Bridge and in the flats between Bird Key Park and Ken Thompson Park, according to Sarasota Police Sgt. Bruce King.

Police posted notices on the boats Jan. 21, giving owners five days to remove boats.

“That sticker means imminent doom,” King said. “It means either you fix it or we’re going to fix it.”

Efforts to clear those vessels have been slowed by personnel changes in the department, King said. A new marine officer who will resume the removal process.

If the boats sink or get buried by sandy shoals, other vessels can collide with them. They can also leak fuel, oil and other hazardous materials into the water.

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Signs: Are they a changin’?

Southgate residents say it’s time for change when it comes to the community’s only sign.

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A group of Southgate residents believe they have a sign that shows it’s time for a face-lift.

Of the four signs that once stood at entrances to the community, just one remains intact.

It will require approximately $6,500 to replace.

It stands on Siesta Drive facing west and is missing part of the “u” in “Southgate.”

Jason Champion, Southgate Homeowners Association board member, started a GoFundMe campaign to replace it at gofundme.com/southgatesign.

“Help us replace our sad sign!” the page states.

Champion said that with renovations at the Westfield South-

gate Mall nearby and rebounding property values, the opportunity is ripe to beautify the first thing many people see as they enter the 60-year-old community.

“We want to make (the sign) more of a showpiece,” Champion said.

Fundraising efforts have already netted approximately $4,000, according to Sheryl King, head of the neighborhood’s beautification committee. At press time, $315 had been raised through the GoFundMe campaign.

Those efforts align with a larger revitalization effort throughout the neighborhood that includes preserving the its community house, one of the oldest buildings in Sarasota, designed by architect Victor Lundy.

If the campaign is successful, the homeowners association would like to replace some of the former signs, as well.

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Susan Kelley, pictured in Sarasota, is the author of “Ciao Pussy!”, a memoir inspired by her time in Florence, Italy.

An American in Florence Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years as a resident of Florence, Italy.

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Sarasota resident Susan Kelley makes cheeks blush when she tells her friends the title of her newest book, “Ciao Pussy!”

“I showed it to my dentist, and he turned red,” Kelley said. “Most people think it’s funny, and then they ask why. I tell them it’s not ‘50 Shades of Grey.’”

The book is a memoir of the 16 years Kelley and her husband, Bill, spent as expats in Florence, Italy.

What was intended to be a semester for Bill to study art turned into more than a decade of living in Italy.

Kelley tells the story behind the title in a chapter of the same name.

“There’s a culture among the women in Florence, I found out along the way,” Kelley said.

“People will say, ‘This is my dear friend,’ and then, they’ll talk behind their back.”

At a party one evening, Kelley was introduced to Fifi, a woman who came from Turkey and claimed to be a princess.

Her name translated roughly to a crude Italian slang term for a woman’s anatomy.

“When she walked away, the women all said in Italian ‘Ciao,

Pussy!’” Kelley said. “It was a little bit of an unkind thing that they called her that.”

The “Ciao Pussy!” incident became an inside joke for the Kelleys — one that won out as the title over other options they considered, like “At Home in Florence.”

“That sounded like a decorating book,” Kelley said. “This book is supposed to be fun, and we have some crazy adventures in there.”

For eight months of every year beginning in 2000, the Kelleys lived in Italy and returned to visit family for the other four months.

They learned how to navigate both the real estate market in Italy and the social scene.

The couple decided to rent an apartment in Florence just a few months after the 9/11 attacks, despite safety concerns about traveling and living abroad.

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“It’s a change of lifestyle to go from living on Sanderling Road and going to a lot of black-tie functions to just leaving it all here,” Kelley said. “It was a big risk. We could have ended up penniless. I think I learned that I can really adapt to anything and what’s important.”

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SHS senior named Girl of the Year Girls Inc. of Sarasota County had two surprises for Tyesha Brown Tuesday.

AMANDA MORALES STAFF WRITER

It was one surprise after another for Tyesha Brown Tuesday afternoon at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

Students surprised Brown by announcing she is the 2016 Girl of the Year.

They held cue cards with qualities describing Brown, such as “adventurous” and “creative.”

But it didn’t hit Brown that she was Girl of the Year until the curtains were pulled, revealing her aunts, sisters and friends standing on stage to celebrate with her.

Brown, 19, is a senior at Sara-

sota High School and has been a member of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County for 10 years. She is now a part-time employee.

“What we’re looking for in a Girl of the Year is a girl who exemplifies the Girls Inc. values of smart, strong and bold,” Girls Inc. Executive Director Angie Stringer said. “I remember when Tyesha was a young girl when I was at Girls Inc. before, and now, I get to see her receive this honor.”

After Brown joined her friends and family on stage, she received a special message via webcam from Dawn Wiley, former director of high school initiatives who now works for national Girls Inc.’s

national offices.

Wiley had another surprise for Brown: Brown is the recipient of the $20,000 Lucille Miller Wright scholarship.

“I don’t have to worry about how I’m going to pay for college any more,” said Brown, who plans to study business at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Brown will travel to New York City for three days for the 2016 annual Girls Inc. luncheon.

“Girls Inc. has taught me how to step out of my comfort zone and make the right decisions at the right time,” she said.

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Tornado recovery path slow for residents One month after the storm, 58 Siesta Key condo units remain uninhabitable, and many other residents are still waiting for repairs.

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The tornado lasted just five minutes. But, a month later, many home and condo owners are just starting to see relief from the damage resulting from the Jan. 17 storm that cut a 1.14-mile path through Siesta Key and part of the mainland.

The result is a neighborhood

with roofs still dotted with blue tarps and a condo where more than one-third of residents are still displaced.

At Excelsior Beach to Bay condominiums on Siesta Key, 58 of its 166 units remain uninhabitable, according to manager Dan Watnem. Rebuilding is likely to stretch into the spring and even summer for some units.

Two of the condo’s buildings bore the brunt of the storm's damage.

Building 7, where 24 units remain uninhabitable, will have its roof replaced, according to Watnem.

Building 5, where 34 units can-

not be occupied, has a temporary roof in place that will eventually be made permanent. Units on Building 5’s top floor remain in various stages of renovation.

Power to those buildings still has to come from generators.

Watnem said insurance companies require extensive documentation to process claims. Thousands of pictures were needed from the inside of damaged units.

“That in itself is a monumental task,” he said. “There’s a lot of processes people don’t know about — engineering, information gathering, inspections and county permitting.”

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before work can start and residents can re-enter homes.

For full-time residents, of course, that means finding other accommodations. For others, it may mean longer stays up North or a loss of rental income.

Watnem said roof and other repairs to Building 7 would start the week of Feb. 22. He hopes residents can return by April.

And for Building 5?

“Honestly, we don’t know," Watnem said. "We’re hoping by July.”

On the mainland, Ridgewood Lane resident Terry Castleberry’s roof sustained minimal damage.

It has not been fixed, but it’s still weatherproof.

Castleberry’s home needs more than $25,000 in repairs. Adjusters from her insurance company came to the unit right away, she said. Once those adjusters submit a report, homeowners receive an estimate from their insurance companies, and then it's up to homeowners to get contractors in place for repairs.

She described the process as a "mixed bag" for her neighborhood.

“I’m hearing some frustration out there,” Castleberry said.

“Initially, things went really fast.

At the beginning, the adjusters came, the county came and cleaned up. Then, things slowed down. It’s never going to be as fast as you want it to be, but it’s reasonable.”

Another Ridgewood Lane resident, Greg Huffman, said that two companies estimated it will take between one to four months to repair the 25-square-foot area of his roof damaged by an oak limb. At press time he was still waiting for final estimates of the damages.

Viva Reinhardt, who lives down the street from Huffman and Castleberry, saw more significant damage to her home.

“I’m basically living in a cave,” she said.

Many of her windows are still boarded up, so the house is always dark inside. Her back room, where part of the ceiling fell in, is cordoned off from her kitchen by a plastic tarp where someone wrote “under construction” and drew a smiley face.

Reinhardt, 87, has heat, but the tornado sucked insulation out of her home.

“It’s freezing here at night,” she said.

She received an 11-page itemized list from her adjuster detailing $45,900 worth of damage.

Reinhardt said she was frustrated that one month after the storm, she has to contend with broken windows and a damaged roof. For now, though, she’s still focused on the positive.

“I’m not going to complain,” she said. “I’m inside and have a table light, and the plumbing works.”

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LOT OF TROUBLE 12:25 a.m. — 700 block of South Washington Boulevard Suspicion: A security officer reported an unknown man was walking through the parking lot.

The officer’s employer said he has explained to the officer that walking through the parking lot is not a crime and apologized for any inconvenience.

DROPPED CALL 10:59 p.m. — 1200 block of 21st Street Suspicion: A man found a cellphone in the front seat of his car.

The man’s wife, who reported the incident, said the driver’s-side door does not lock. The man said there were no items missing from the vehicle, and he noticed no damage to the car. Officers speculated that the phone was dropped during an attempted burglary but were uncertain because there was no damage to the car and no items taken.

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Surveillance video showed one of the men taking the bottle and placing it under his jacket before leaving the store. The employee said he has seen the subjects in his store before, but attempts to identify the men based on video footage were unsuccessful.

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Patrick Diaz hit a sacrifice fly to cap a four-run rally in the bottom of the 11th inning and propel the Riverview baseball team to a 10-9 victory against Palm Harbor University in Class 9A-District 8 action Feb. 12.

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laying in a division with opponents up to 18 years old, Nikki Yanez, 12, competes against the next wave of collegiate and international talent.

Her competition hits the ball harder. They are more consistent.

And they have a plethora of shots at their disposal.

But Nikki isn’t intimidated.

“They’re losing to a 12-yearold,” Nikki said with a smile.

A Sarasota resident, she started playing in the 18s division about a year ago to improve her consistency and make her a better overall player.

As the top-ranked player in the state and third-ranked player in the nation for the class of 2022, it didn’t take long for Nikki to get a handle on the competition. She won her first Girls 18 singles title in June at the Sarasota RC Summer Classic.

Since then, she has won four additional Girls 18 singles titles, including the Lee County CTA tournament Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

“I didn’t have anything to lose because the girls were all older than me,” Nikki said. “I just played how I play, and I ended up winning the tournament.”

But it’s the tournaments Nikki hasn’t won that have aided her the most. Whether it’s an opportunity to improve her serve or her backhand or learning how to rally to get back into a point, Nikki makes a mental note of what went wrong. She makes it a point to focus first and foremost on those aspects in practice.

“I learn more from my mistakes,” Nikki said. “They’re older, so it’s much easier for them because they already know every shot, whereas I’m still learning.”

She’s learning quickly. A year ago, Nikki was competing in a Girls 12 singles Level 5 tournament. Two weeks ago, Nikki competed in a Girls 18 singles Level 5 tournament.

“She’s playing phenomenally at the moment,” Nicki’s coach Denys Maasdorp said. “She has a bright future. There are not many girls her age who can compete with her.”

Nikki won her first national title at the USTA Girls 12 National Championships in August, but she’s still focused on getting better. She has improved her physicality over the past year, allowing her to hit the ball harder and with more fluidity.

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Nikki Yanez won the USTA Girls 12 Hard Court National Championship in August. She’s begun competing in 18-and-under tournaments in a quest to improve her game.

Denys Maasdorp has coached Nikki Yanez for two years.

“She has a bright future.

There are not many girls her age who can compete with her.”

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Nikki spends two hours a day practicing with Maasdorp, whom she began working with when she was 10, or her older brothers, Vincent, 14, and Anthony, 18, who both play tennis as well.

With every training session, Nikki works multiple areas of her

game, including her serve, court presence and aggressiveness at the net. The goal is to be able to win points no matter what style of opponent comes along.

“When you start playing internationally, you can’t be onedimensional,” Maasdorp said.

In addition, Nikki also spends up to three hours conditioning with gymnastics or other sports.

“She works really hard, and that’s what it takes to excel at this game,” said Paul Yanez, Nikki’s father.

It’s a game plan Nikki hopes will propel her to the International Tennis Federation circuit once she turns 13.

But Nikki knows there are aspects of her game she still needs to improve, such as her serve and her backhand. Even after entering 18s play, she still has three major tournaments left in her 12s career.

She will compete in the Girls 12 singles division of the Easter Bowl this spring in California, followed by the Clay Court National Championships in July in Florida, and the Hard Court National Championships in August, when she will travel to Georgia to defend her national title.

“I just want to think about this year,” Nikki said. “I’m going to keep playing 18s so that when I compete in the national tournaments in my age division, I’m ready for it.”

IN HER WORDS What do you like to do when you aren’t playing tennis?

I like to draw and play my violin.

What sport would you be involved in if you weren’t playing tennis?

Gymnastics. I still do it every day. I use it a lot for flexibility.

Who is your favorite tennis player?

Serena Williams. She hits the ball very hard, hits her serves consistently, and she won Wimbledon.

What’s the one match you dream of playing?

The U.S. Open, because I was born in New York.

What’s your favorite food?

Pizza.

Who is a better tennis player: you or your brother, Vincent?

Vincent. He’ll always be better. He helps me grow a lot. He hits the ball hard, and he makes me better every time we play.

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very team has that one standout player.

The one who carries the team on his or her back.

The one who pushes his or her teammates to greatness.

But what happens when a team has at least three of those players?

Is it the player who scores the most points on any given night?

Is it the one who electrifies the gymnasium with every slam dunk and dazzling spin move?

Or is it the court general whose unwavering passion for the game has carried his team to new heights?

If you’re Riverview High, you turn it over to area coaches and let them decide. You really can’t go wrong. All three players deserve to be recognized, but when it comes down to it, there’s one player who embodies everything you want in a Player of the Year.

So it wasn’t that surprising when the Florida Athletic Coaches Association named senior point guard D.J. Bryant the District 16 Player of the Year for Class 8A. The Riverview captain has guided the Rams to a 26-2 record and a Sweet 16 appearance.

Bryant will represent the area on the South team in the FACA North-South All-Star Game in mid-March.

Of course, great play usually

stems from great coaching, and that holds true for the Rams.

Coach B.J. Ivey, who has his team two wins away from reaching the Final Four, was named the Coach of the Year for Class 8A. Riverview swept the awards on the girls side as well, with Lindsay Edwards named Player of the Year for Class 8A. Edwards averaged 12.4 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game while leading the Rams to the Class 8A-District 6 title. Riverview girls coach Carl Williams was named the Coach of the Year for Class 8A. Other local award winners include: Player of the Year 2A — McKenzie Lantz, Sarasota Christian 4A — Braden Einhaus, Sarasota Military Academy 4A — Emmanuel Lambright, Cardinal Mooney Coach of the Year 2A — Scott Lantz, Sarasota Christian 3A — Marcus Liberty, Out-ofDoor Academy 4A — Robert Beckmann, Sarasota Military Academy 4A — Stefan Gates, Cardinal Mooney 5A — Hollie Nelson, Booker nnn

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“He is not human.”

– ODA baseball coach Tim Orlosky on senior Parke Phillips’ athletic accomplishments

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ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.

baseball team has been fortunate enough to have been along for the ride.

Through the first three games of the season, the Thunder catcher, who has committed to play for Brown University, is 8-for-10 with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, including a pair of grand slams, and three walks.

In the words of ODA coach Tim Orlosky: “He is not human.”

Thanks in large part to Phillips, ODA is off to a 3-0 start, having outscored its opponents 36-11.

Jen Blanco is the sports editor for the Sarasota Observer. Contact her at jblanco@ yourobserver.com.

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TH AT’S T HE T IC KET The top matchups this week in Sarasota sports North Port Bobcat Relays at 3:30 p.m. The Riverview boys will look to defend their title in the nine-team field, which features teams from Fort Myers to Wauchula.

The Sarasota softball team will play the second of six consecutive Class 8A-District 8 games when it hosts Palmetto at 7 p.m. The Sailors won the Class 7A-District 11 crown last season en route to reaching the state championship game and will seek to assume the top position in the district standings.

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The road to the Final Four continues for the Riverview boys basketball team at 7 p.m., when the Rams host Vero Beach in the Class 8A-Region 2 finals. The Rams are calling for a white out and encouraging all fans to show their support, as Riverview seeks to advance to the state semifinals Feb. 26.

The Booker, Riverview and Sarasota boys and girls track teams will look to get the season off to a fast start when they compete in the 10th annual

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With spring training just two weeks away, the Baltimore Orioles will give fans an early glimpse of the action during SpringFest. The free, family event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium, in Sarasota, and feature player practices, games and interactive activities.

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or the first time in three years, the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team won't be making a trip to Lakeland for the Final Four after falling to Palm Bay Covenant Christian 66-41 in the Class 2A-Region 3 finals Feb. 13.

The Blazers had reached the state semifinals each of the past two seasons, including a state runner-up finish in 2014.

Sarasota Christian senior McKenzie Lantz, who, like fellow seniors Andrea Wittmer and Nicole Miller played her final game in a Blazers uniform, finished with a team-high 17 points.

Miller added eight points and 10 rebounds.

Wittmer, who returned after missing three games due to a concussion, contributed six points and five rebounds.

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Point guard McKenzie Lantz plays her final game in a Blazers uniform.

Sarasota Christian senior Andrea Wittmer attempts a shot in the first half.

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More than 380 people renew their vows at sunset Feb. 14, on Siesta Key Beach, in a ceremony that’s been a Sarasota County tradition for at least 25 years.

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The record crowd gathered for the annual Say "I Do" Again vow-renewal ceremony hosted

by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation. The county has organized the ceremony for at least 25 years.

Per tradition, the couples married for the shortest and longest amounts of time were recognized.

James and Anna Mae Duke held the long-term record with 74 years of marriage, while Chris and Sam Valeo celebrated two months as newlyweds.

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts officiated the ceremony.

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Married: 45 years Song: “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin Advice for newlyweds: Don’t go to bed mad.

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Robinson’s TED Talks have reached millions of viewers and feature topics such as “Do schools kill creativity?” and “Bring on the learning revolution!”

Robinson spoke against standardized testing as the marker for success and learning.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 20

SARASOTA SPRINGFEST Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St. The Orioles invite fans to celebrate the start of spring training with a family-friendly event that includes watching Orioles players practice and interactive activities.

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SIMPLY SARASOTA TOUR OF HOMES Runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Granada Park, Prospect Street and Osprey Avenue homes. The event is presented by Junior League of Sarasota Inc. Each home will host demonstrations by chefs, artists and designers.

Tickets are $25 for the tour; $35 for the tour with brunch. Visit jlsarasota.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 29

ST. THOMAS WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW Starts at 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Ave. Preview this season’s fashions and enjoy a luncheon at the spring flingthemed show. Tickets are $43.

RSVP by Feb. 22. Contact Carol Szafranski at 922-5928.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

32ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP, FEASTING AND MUSIC Starts at 6 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive. The event is presented by the Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society. The Sarasota High School Admirals Band jazz ensemble will perform.

Featured speaker Jack Jacobs will discuss “The Influence of Welsh Music Throughout the World.”

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CONCERT FOR GOOD Starts at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave. Goodwill Manasota and Sarasota Musica Viva partner for a concert featuring Linda Bento-Rei and Vytas J. Baksys performing “The Two Sides of Peter Schickele.” Tickets are $15.

Visit experiencegoodwill.org, or call Morgan Gerhart at 355-2721, Ext. 107.

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ON WITH THE SHOW Performances are at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at the Riverview High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way. The performance features barbershop standards, Broadway show tunes, rock ‘n’ roll hits, patriotic songs and inspirational music performed by the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit chorusofthekeys.org or call 350-0380.

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SUNCOAST BLUES FESTIVAL Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd.

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Horizons West Bay Side | 2/2 | $524,000 493056 Christine Green 866.600.6008 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 6145 Midnight Pass Rd F5 Search A4130229 on CBHomes.com

Uppakrik | 3/3 | $519,900 472912 Gregory Pitts 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 2411 Uppakrik Ln Search N5907125 on CBHomes.com

Oak Ford Golf Club | 3/2.1 | $490,000 487104 Keith A. Groesbeck 866.600.6008 Open Sun 2/21 1-4 | 2085 Kingsdown Dr Search A4144166 on CBHomes.com

Alinari | 2/2 | $469,000 Lou Salvatori 866.600.6008 501755 800 N Tamiami Trl, Unit #311 Search A4142948 on CBHomes.com

The Isles | 3/2 | $359,900 Jay & Kyle Mitchell 866.600.6008 470365 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 | 1263 Burgos Dr. 301 Search A4143154 on CBHomes.com

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River Place | 3/2 | $329,000 Jo Ellyn Yturraspe 866.600.6008 471418 6820 71st E St Search A4144588 on CBHomes.com

Glenn Lakes | 3/2 | $309,900 Andrea Smith 866.600.6008 489166 4405 50th W Dr Search A4144808 on CBHomes.com

Wyndham | 3/2 | $289,900 Ron Marano 866.600.6008 467465 Open Sat 1-4 | 1940 Wyndham Dr Search A4140098 on CBHomes.com

Crossing Creek | 3/3 | $280,000 Jessica Ross 866.600.6008 502198 Open Sun 1-4 | 6814 45th E Ter Search A4144041 on CBHomes.com

Crestwood Villas | 3/2 | $235,000 Sis Silverman 866.600.6008 469830 5338 Crestlake Blvd, Unit 24 Search A4142711 on CBHomes.com

Sapphire Shores | 4/3.1 | $1,100,000 David Jennings 866.600.6008 476211 Open Sun 1-4 | 4931 Bay Shore Rd Search A4143490 on CBHomes.com

Preserve at Heron Lake | 4/4.1 | $1,075,000 Rebecca St. Pierre 866.600.6008 487273 7475 Preservation Dr Search A4144698 on CBHomes.com

Saddle Creek | 4/3 | $750,000 Lois Seropian & Bill Riley 866.600.6008 7372 Palomino Trl Search A4144276 on CBHomes.com

Rosedale Highlands | 3/3 | $559,900 Marilyn Kneafsey 866.600.6008 502550 4936 96th St E Search A4145058 on CBHomes.com

Calusa Lakes | 4/2.1 | $534,900 469687 Glenn Davis 866.600.6008 Open Sun 1-4 | 2130 Muskogee Trl Search A4144376 on CBHomes.com

Three Oaks | 3/3 | $479,900 Lois Seropian & Bill Riley 866.600.6008 5534 Eastwind Dr Search A4143157 on CBHomes.com

Harbor Towers | 2/2 | $324,900 John & Nancy Masters 866.600.6008 5855 Midnight Pass Rd 310 Search A4138427 on CBHomes.com

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The lobby and bar area filled with guests seeking a glimpse of what the long-awaited CinéBistro has to offer.

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136 OSPREY POINT DR, OSPREY This gorgeous home has undergone an extensive $1M dollar renovation & features 7 Bedrooms, 6 Full/3 Half baths, Brazilian cherry wood flooring, renovated chef’s kitchen, customized entertainment area, two master suites, infinity-edge pool/spa, home theater & expansive views of the bay & Gulf of Mexico.

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1818 ROLAND ST, SARASOTA Amazing opportunity to renovate this wonderful mid-century 5 bed/4.5 bath modern home or build your dream home and take advantage of the incredible views and bay breezes. This property boasts nearly 350 feet of water frontage with spectacular views of Sarasota Bay and Cedar Cove. This hidden mainland retreat is both $2,295,000 rare and beautiful, set on over three sub-dividable acres.

5342 HIDDEN HARBOR DR, SARASOTA Secluded Jewel on Siesta Key! A tropical oasis with almost an acre

1707 CARIBBEAN DR, SARASOTA This 4/3.5 has over 5,000 sq ft of move in ready living space. No flood

1430 POINT CRISP RD, SARASOTA Fantastic opportunity to own nearly 3/4 of an acre on Point Crisp! Stunning

436 E MACEWEN DR, OSPREY Gorgeous golf course and water views from this 3 bed/3.5 bath + Office home

3505 WHITE LANE, SARASOTA Gorgeous Arthur Rutenberg 4 bed, 3 full/2 half bath home on the Hansen Bayou! Easy

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5855 WAUCHULA ROAD, MYAKKA CITY One of a kind 4,800 SF custom built home, A/C workshop w/ 1,560 SF of space, 2 storage sheds, goat barn w/ brand new processing center, chicken coop, 4 stocked ponds, sustainable organic fruit/veg. garden w/10 ft high fence, 70+ fruit trees, & more. Gorgeous 3/3 home w/Acacia wood flrs, cypress high $1,399,900 ceilings, lg balcony, and gourmet kitchen. A perfect country oasis!

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views surround this exceptional Siesta Key property with breathtaking open bay views on both the north and south ends. This property boasts nearly 371 ft of open bay frontage. This 1950’s “Old Florida” style home was once the home of author John D. $2,830,000 MacDonald. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a separate guest house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

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Gulf View properties sell for $4.7 million a-half baths and 2,335 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1 million in 2006.

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single sale of three homes in Gulf View on Little Sarasota Bay tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Cyrus Gregg and Judd Gregg, trustees, of Rye Beach, N.H., sold three properties at 6100 Midnight Pass Road to 6100 MPR LLC for $4.7 million. The first was built in 1930; it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,032 square feet of living area. The second was built in 1980; it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,142 square feet of living area. The third was built in 1990; it has one bath and 1,119 square feet of living area.

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PARADISE SHORES J.B. Baldwin, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1503 Blue Heron Drive to Ellyn McColgan, of New York City, for $2.8 million. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,518 square feet of living area.

SARABANDE

Lynn Kaufman and Michael Drohlich, trustees, of Los Angeles, sold the Unit 120 condominium at 340 S. Palm

Ave. to Dale Strohl, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $1.35 million. Built in 1998, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,075 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2002.

BEAU CIEL

Abram and Caryl Kaplan, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 802 condominium at 990 Blvd. of the Arts to Barry and W. Cecile Klayton, of Fairfax Station, Va., for $1,264,500. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two-and-

MARINA TOWER

Patricia Osmon, trustee, of Tempe, Ariz., sold the Unit 403 condominium at 1233 N. Gulfstream Ave. to George and Eileen Antipas, of Sarasota, for $1.01 million. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,035 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,075,000 in 2004.

FLOYD AND CAMERON

Coachman Homes Inc. sold the home at 1831 Prospect St. to Peter and Cynthia Biltoft, of Sarasota, for $990,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths, two half-baths, a pool and 2,562 square feet of living area.

CORAL COVE

Michelle Balot, of Sarasota, sold her home at 7516 Cove Terrace to Paul and Shirley Chapman, of Sarasota, for $875,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,441 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $400,000 in 2010.

CONDOMINIUM ON THE BAY

Lovin LLC sold the Unit 914 condominium at 988 Blvd. of

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$3,899,900 One88 Vandyk Sarasota – Golden Gate Point Inc. sold the Unit 401 condominium at 188 Golden Gate Point to Roberto and Laura Casline, of Powell, Ohio, for $3,899,900. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,884 square feet of living area.

PALMER RANCH $540,000 Deer Creek

Mark and Laquetta Mahoney, of Carolina Beach, N.C., sold their home at 8145 Shadow Pine

the Arts to Steven Isenhour and Paige Atkins, of Annandale, Va., for $840,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,729 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $740,000 in 2005.

1350 MAIN RESIDENTIAL Dale Strohl, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit 1008 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Gary Androphy and Karen Volkman Androphy, of Chicago, for $635,000. Built in

442 Canal Road D A4145519 $999,000 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

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1675 Chapline Lane A4145686 $799,900 Daria Spina

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-650-7207

156 Siesta Drive Siesta Key A4136930 $799,000 941-349-3444 Kristine Niehaus & Christy Neff 941-376-4950 & 941-914-0896

516 Tamiami Trail S 303 Nokomis/North Venice A4140102 $724,900 941-966-8000 Robert Moffatt & Peggy Wellman 941-374-0811

106 Beach Road A4145038 $4,250,000 Kim & Michael Ogilvie

8806 Wild Dunes Drive A4145490 $524,500 Kathleen Carbone P.A.

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1150 Tarpon Center Drive 3-A N5906934 $480,000 Tammy Kitt

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1325 S Portofino Drive 210 A4145345 $475,000 Mary Sauve`

8708 Pebble Creek Lane A4145350 $459,000 Marilyn Vespoli

1456 Landings Circle 50 A4144973 $449,000 Ellen Wells

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Way to William and Lai Browne, of Sarasota, for $540,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,865 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $440,000 in 2012.

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Jorge and Kristin Valdes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 39 Shoreland Drive to Edward and Sally Bielen, of Osprey, for $900,000.

Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 3,064 square feet of living area.

2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,336 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $500,000 in 2011.

Richard and Mary Strauss, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 902 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Guy and Nancy Dicicco, of Sarasota, for $630,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,336 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $610,000 in 2014.

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4081 Prairie View Drive N A4136786 $445,000 Monica Verinder

Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-704-4040

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LOCAL LEGACY. GLOBAL VISION. 189 Turquoise Lane A4145202 $407,000 Rosalie Phillips

67 Avenida Messina B A4141221 $3,800,000 Mary Jo Violett

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-544-4430

4803 Silvermoss Drive A4144826 $380,000 Jennifer Thompson

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Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-928-8474

33 S Gulfstream Ave 706 A4145368 $350,000 Jane Ebury

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-726-9360

7541 Biltmore Drive A4145437 $339,000 Gilbert Schulze

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-400-0318

4272 Tennyson Way A4137982 $329,900 Drew Russell

Venice 941-951-6660 941-993-3739

5239 Heron Way 102 A4145541 $325,000 Jennifer Linehan

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-266-7555

3680 Aster Drive A4145545 $314,900 Robert Agnello

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-928-1328

1233 Harbor Town Way N5905996 $289,000 Laura Bennawy

Venice 941-485-5421 941-416-3132

4535 Falcon Ridge Drive A4145508 $274,500 Kathleen Carbone P.A.

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-228-8429

1630 Starling Dr 102 Sarasota A4135262 $265,000 941-349-3444 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene 941-266-4873 & 941-350-0451

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440 Gulf of Mexico Dr • Longboat Key

C I T Y O F SA RAS O TA ADDRESS

PERMIT

APPLICANT

AMOUNT

1914 Oak St.

Addition

Sheril Miller

$150,000

97 Sunset Drive

Remodel

Robert Gergen

$110,000

988 Blvd. of the Arts

Remodel

Christopher Pellegrino $100,000

101 S. Gulfstream Ave.

Remodel

Gerald Barrack

$50,000

1255 15th St.

Addition

Gregory Hawkins

$42,000

1631 Loma Linda St.

Remodel

Cynthia Craig

$27,000

101 S. Gulfstream Ave.

Renovations

Gelisken Suna

$20,000

1933 Bougainvillea St.

Gate

Theresa Suits

$11,351

3607 La Paloma Ave.

Re-roof

Daniel Miklinevich

$7,680

3150 Courtland St.

Mechanical

Belinda Chase

$7,200

SA R A S O TA CO U N T Y ADDRESS

PERMIT

APPLICANT AMOUNT

3752 Beneva Oaks Blvd.

Remodel

Melenize Graves

$175,000

1600 Anchorage St.

Addition

Roger Weber

$162,000

1726 QUESTAR LANE

6331 Anise Drive

Pool/deck

Giles Gilberston

$75,000

441 E. Mac Ewen Drive

Re-roof

A4110045 $5,500,000

Ruben Gerzeny

$66,950

3941 Hamilton Club Circle Windows/doors

Rupert Haydn

$52,168

3751 Beneva Oaks Blvd.

Russell Sandi

$50,000

Cordell Trust

$48,780

1310 Twin Lakes Ave.

Garage

Douglas Ingram

$44,920

5205 Far Oak Circle

Re-roof

Linda Gulla, trustee

$35,950

4288 Hearthstone Drive

Re-roof

Robert Stanton Jr.

$32,500

6234 Olive Avenue A4144972 Julie Jordan

5309 Malaga Avenue A4144633 $229,900 Matthew Cannon

406 Cerromar Circle N 122 N5906975 $189,000 Robert Brooker

265 Cedar Park Circle A4145254 $5,250,000 Kelly Quigley & Linda Dickinson

Sarasota $259,900 941-388-4447

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-228-2030

Venice 941-493-2500 941-445-0861

941.320.1223

336 S SHORE DRIVE A4110942 $5,300,000

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

square feet of living area. It previously sold for $417,500 in 2011.

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7153 Prosperity Circle 307 A4143781 $250,000 Denise Mattmuller

3215 Golden Eagle Lane A4143822 $208,000 Janice Carper

5310 Hyland Hills Avenue 2127 A4145509 $184,000 Anja Deichmann

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-232-8055

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1620 Southwood St 26 A4144380 $245,000 Pamela Wall

975 Seneca Road D5909962 $205,000 Brian Faro

1000 Kings Highway 339 D5910137 $139,900 Erin Halstead

A4143831 $1,990,000

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-504-5019

7259 Turnstone Road A4145671 $2,225,000 Stacy Hanan

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-266-0529

500 S Palm Ave 41 A4144835 $2,100,000 Stacy Liljeberg

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-544-6103

7165 Proctor Road A4139534 $1,695,000 Jaime Carrion

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-928-8892

370 Sugar Mill Drive A4124781 $1,380,000 Nicole Dovgopolyi

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-356-5849

6140 Midnight Pass Rd 804 A4145273 $1,200,000 Marlene & George Marshall

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

2 Island Circle A4145025 $1,199,000 Sandy and Jerry Strom

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-650-8297

505 S Orange Ave 603 A4144871 $1,175,000 Jane Ebury

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-726-9360

1610 S Lake Shore Drive A4144796 $1,075,000 Kelly Quigley & Linda Dickinson

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

Venice 941-473-7750 941-270-2220

Port Charlotte 941-473-7750 941-270-0539

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

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

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LP $975,000

941.928.3424

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HomeSofSaraSoTa.com Cinema Tour: SieSTaKeyTour.com Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Committed to Excellence Valerie Woodger, Realtor® 941.313.5500

Email: valeriewoodger@michaelsaunders.com www.valeriewoodger.com 1801 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida 34236

Major Price Reduction: Now Only $4,600,000 128 Golden Gate Pt. #601B $1,395,000 Sarasota’s downtown living. 6th floor at Vista Bay Point - Golden Gate Point. 3000 SF 3 bedrooms/ 4 bathrooms.

Private 2 car garage and natural gas BBQ on balcony.

Gated and Secured community w/ additional amenities.

MLS #: A4142312

Seller will consider all offers for an early closing!

840 Magellan Dr. $550,000 Stunning 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom w/ Golf course Views. Heated resort beach style pool and spa. 3 car garage. Stainless appliances, large breakfast bar and breakfast nook. Sarabay Country club. No HOA fees.

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120 N. 18th St W, Point Pleasant $399,900 Charming 4 Bed/2 BA Vintage Cottage includes a second story loft, Vaulted ceilings, Mexican tile & wood flooring, woodburning fireplace & in-ground heated pool. Updated Kitchen w/ butcher block counter tops, a farmhouse sink, & stainless steel appliances. Just a few blocks from Bradenton Riverwalk, Pier 22, Marina and Farmers Market.

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6604 Fairway Dr. $325,000 Large home w/ separate Apartment/In-law Suite. 3390 SF - Total 4134 SF. 4 Bedrooms/3 Full bathrooms/ 2 half bathrooms/ 2 car garage. Large caged pool, formal dining and living area. InLaw suite has own kitchen/ 1 full bathroom - separate bedroom, fireplace & own entrance.

MLS #: A4138951

Stunning Bay views 6,374 SF of living area Rich wood ceilings Natural stone flooring Magnificent chef’s kitchen Elaborate sculpted ironwork Grand master wing w/bonus room Three luxurious guest suites Library with wet bar Large private dock Open pool/spa

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#1 Agent in the Siesta Key Office for 24 years!

Luxury & Location by Land or by Sea!

4 Bedroom in Grenada

OPEN Sunday, 1-4 PM

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1323 Tangier Way, Sarasota

etsy B de MANIO

Realtor®

office: 941-349-2922 cell: 941-914-5540 betsy@betsydemanio.com

3811 Camino Real Sarasota

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4237 sf, built in 2004

Just minutes by boat to Big Pass & the Gulf

Master suite: pool & harbor views, 28’ walk-in closet,

44’ dock with 10,000 lb lift and mooring pilings

double shower, jetted tub, dual vanities  Quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas range, double ovens, Neff maple cabinetry Upstairs 29’ bonus room and 3rd bedroom suite Custom woodwork, built-ins, tile & glass work

Salt water, gas heated pool, spa and waterfall

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 5145 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Owned and Operated by NRT,LLC

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3101 sf, built in 2006 Elegant & open floor plan, volume ceilings New brick paver drive & walkway

Entire home is wheelchair accessible

Solar heated , salt water pool and waterfall

Elevator connects all levels of this stunning home

Red Rock Park only 1 block away, close to Siesta Key beaches

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Offered at $875,000

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Baywood Colony Villas

OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, February 21st, 1-4 PM 350 Tierra Mar Lane, Village Place, Siesta Key

NEWLY LISTED! 3BR/2½ BA Townhouse with attached 2 car garage, only one block from Siesta Village and 3 blocks from world famous Siesta Key Beach.

Features include oak floors thru-out, tile in baths, crown molding, high ceilings & gas fireplace. The kitchen is open to the Great room and has wood cabinets, granite, SS appliances. All bedrooms are on the second level . This hidden gem of a condo gives you the privacy, space, and feel of a single family home, without the responsibility. 2 Pets allowed, any size. 2 week rental minimum.

OPEN Sunday, 1-4 PM 1620 Southwood St. #26

Capture that “Old Florida” feeling, living near the bay in this maintenance free 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with carport. Located on the mainland across from Siesta Key. Beautifully updated kitchen w/SS appliances. 16” tile flooring throughout main living areas including spacious lanai. Updated bathrooms with new vanities and new tile. Minutes to beaches, dining and all the amenities Sarasota has to offer.

MLS#A4144380 $245,000

MLS#A4144514 Offered at $890,000

Call Stacy Liljeberg at 941-544-6103

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Open House - Gulf Gate Woods

Enjoy the convenience of living in Downtown Sarasota...

Condo on the Bay, 988 Blvd. of the Arts #1715

Sunday, February 21, 1-4 pm

Direct bayfront views overlooking Sarasota Bay/ Inter coastal Waterway and Longboat Key. Spacious open floor plan, totally remodeled RENOIR model with split 2BR/ 2 BA, & 1,555 sf L.A. Open Lanai. Amenities include garage, tennis courts, concierge services, heated pools, recreation room, boat docks, 24 hour security and planned activities.

You are just minutes away from Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Lido Beach, St. Armands restaurants and The Arts.

Seeing is believing !! REDUCED!!! $725,000

2737 Cardwell Way

2987 Captiva Drive

Golf Course Home

Oversized Corner Lot

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Den, Caged Pool Updated Kitchen & Baths $389,000

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Den, Updated Baths New Kitchen w/Whirlpool appliances $295,000

Larry Brzostek CRS CLHMS 941.993.3125 ,

Ron Stahl

941.374.1671

Email: Larry@LBrzostek.com

Ron Stahl Realty rstahlrlty@aol.com

5140 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota,FL 34242

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4-Story attached Single Family Home Magical Beach views with gated beach access Private 4th Floor Saltwater pool and deck Spiral staircase to rooftop Sundeck Multi-level elevator access 4,778 sq. ft. under air

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INFO & RATES: 941-955-4888 • Fax: 941-362-4808 • EMAIL: classified@yourobserver.com • ONLINE: classifieds.yourobserver.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm • DEADLINES: Classifieds - Tuesday at Noon • Service Directory - Friday at 3pm • PAYMENT: Cash, Check or Credit Card

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 CABBAGE PATCH Kids: (2) in good condition plus clothing. $10 for all. 941-925-0385.

CHEST OF drawers, 4/ft., $10. 2 TV cabinets, glass doors, $15. 941-923-8937.

DOG CRATE: wire w/foam pad, 20”wx21”hx24”l, like new, $25. 941-918-2594.

HP LASER Jet copier/fax, $100. Wheelchair, $65.

941-922-0765.

IPAD/IPHONE STAND: bought @ Hammecher/ Schlemmer, like new, $99. 941-378-1622.

LARGE FRAMED signed print, In The Land of The Sparrow by Frank McCarthy, $200 o/b/o.

941-705-9069.

LOVE SEAT, $25. Large wheel 21" lawnmower, $15. Two gray Barcalounger recliners $25/ea.

(941) 927-5331.

MICROWAVE: 30” G.E., over range, almond, new, asking $125 firm. 802-238-4502.

OVERSIZED CHAIRS (2), ottomans (2) from Robb and Stucky, gold corduroy, good cond, $200.

609-231-3505.

SINGLE BED, $25. Bird bath, $20. Nice landscaping drift wood, $25 & $35. Call 941-462-1388.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

COMMUNITY SALE

HYDE PARK ST., West of Trail. 2BR/1.5BA, 2nd floor, screened patio. No pets/ smoking.

Annual lease. First and security deposit. $900/mo.

941-366-3282.

Saturday, Feb. 20th - 8am-12noon Woodside South Clubhouse 7100 Bright Creek off Bispham between 41 & Gulf Gate

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LARGE GARAGE/MOVING SALE: Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, 20th, 8a.m.-4p.m., 1823 Southpointe Dr. Household and all sorts of items.

General Merchandise

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DESIGNER CONSIGNER. Entire store on “SALE” through February. Daywear, evening and bridal! 941-953-5995. 3639 Bahia Vista St. (NE corner off Beneva). M-F, 11a.m.-6p.m., S-10a.m.-4p.m.

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Merchandise Wanted ANTIQUE BUYERS. We buy estates, 1 item or whole house. Please call Ren Selby, 941-232-1177.

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

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COINS, STAMPS, GOLD & SILVER WANTED. IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. Suncoast Stamp Company, 8520 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

941-921-9761. Open Monday thru Friday 10-5.

Announcements IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Marinas Skin Care Treatments, Rosemary’s Skin Care or Vicki’s Hair Styling Please call John Carl Medi Spa at: 941-330-8000

TIRES (4): BF Goodrich, 205/50 ZR16 G Force Sport, few used miles, $50/for all. 941-266-8061.

IMAGINE SCHOOLS Palmer Ranch governing board meeting, February 25th, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

6220 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota.

TWIN BEDROOM set. All bedding, 4 sheet sets, dresser w/mirror, mattress, box springs, $200.

941-321-2694.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of the Covenant, 7950 S.Tamiami, Knit-‘n-Sew group - every Tuesday @ 9a.m. Snowbirds welcome.

GLASS SHOWER Door. Like new, chrome, glass, 57x60x59. $200. 941−735−1937.

Storage

TABLE: BROWN dropleaf table, 30X42, $150.

941−932−4264.

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

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

Antiques/Collectibles

Help Wanted

ANTIQUE BUYERS. We buy estates, 1 item or whole house. Please call Ren Selby, 941-232-1177.

PURCHASING EAMES, Knoll, Danish, Dunbar, Evans, Laverne, Nakashima, Parzinger furniture, glass, pottery and designer clothing. Tommy McDonnell 772-643-3209.

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

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale DRY DOCK Boat Slip: Longboat Key, Unit-2124. $295/mo. 6/month minimum. Or for Sale $19,900.

708-267-6704.

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COSMOTOLOGIST NEEDED for upscale retirement facility beauty salon.

Call Wendy, 941-666-2543 MA/ MEDICAL Reception, wanted for a new medical facility on Longboat Key. Please contact Lindsay, 941-388-8997.

SUPERVISOR’S ASSISTANT: P/T needed for busy retail store. Good organizational and computer skills required. Carol, 941-966-5446.

CARPENTERS: FT−PT. Reliable with WC cert., own tools and own transportation. Call (941) 238−8033.

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WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA overlooking Sarasota Bay. Upper level, unfurnished. Beautiful water and city views. Walk to St. Armand’s Circle or downtown. Over 55 community. No pets or smokers. Cable, pool & clubhouse. ANNUAL LEASE: $1800/mo. Free boat slip and kayak storage based upon availability. (508) 801−8243

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West of Trail Home on Deep water yacht basin.

3BR/2.5BA, pool. $1,500,000.

Longboat Key House on Canal. Davits/ Dock. $495,000.

Longboat Key: 3BR detached villa, docks, pool, beach. Completely Remodeled and Designer Furnished. $399,000.

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Luxury Downton Sarasota Condo: 2BR. $399,000.

Nokomis Waterfront Home with large bay view, used as duplex, 3-4BR, 3BR. $475,000.

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4937 Silkwood Dr. $435,000 Almost $150,000 in updates in this move in ready 4/2/2 cul-de-sac pool home in Bent Tree, a bike ride to school.

Realty Services, Suzanne Schuster 941-228-1978

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1) Unconventional, 2) Polio, 3) Fashion, 4) Bull Moose, 5) Republican Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Venetian Golf & River Club: 3/2.5/2, pool. Built 2015. $399,000.

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2BR/2BA+ Loft Townhouse. Water view, boat docks. $224,500.

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Golden Gate Point: 1BR, downtown Sarasota, granite, Stainless. $219,900.

Sarasota House: renovated, 3BR/2BA, carport, $239.900. *Call for Details. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677 GULF GATE: 2BR/2BA, 1 car garage, large screened lanai, mature treed lot. For sale by owner needs TLC. $197,000. 941-840-3786.

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Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Adult Care Services

Cleaning

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

SANDY COVE on the Gulf of Mexico. 2BR/2BA. Gorgeous! Newly Renovated. Nestled in the naturally preserved surroundings with it’s own private pier and direct ocean access where you can swim with the dolphins, fish or simply swing in the hammock and savor the beautiful sunsets.

Just minutes away from #1 Siesta Beach.

April special $4900/mo. Summer Special $2400/mo. 941-349-8900 rentalinfo@siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

WE ARE CAREGIVERS, COMPANIONS, HOMEMAKERS. Our rates start at $16/hr. Call Perfect Solutions For Seniors. 941-378-5553.

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

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

CINTIA PEREIRA HOME SERVICES Cleaning, organizing, decorating, carpet cleaning.

Free Estimates. Excellent References. Lic./Ins. 941-914-1666

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

30 Years Exp. Lic./Ins. Residential/Commercial.

Accepting all major credit cards. Dotty, 941-321-6645.

Pressure Cleaning

Cleaning BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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

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

ATTORNEY

AIR CONDITIONING

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Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties since 1946

CERTIFIED & INSURED

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

COMPUTER REPAIR SALES & SERVICE

New & Refurbished Computers Servicing PC & MAC on Site or In Shop Virus Removal We Make Windows 8 User-Friendly!

DON’T THROW YOUR COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW – CALL LORITECH!

CLEANING

NEW LOCATION: 6968 Beneva Rd. (Just around the corner Next to Beneva Flowers)

941-929-9095

Frank Beck Upholstery

CONCRETE

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

Michael Koch Concrete, Inc.

“No Job Too Small�

In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

Driveways • Sidewalks

Allow me to do my very best for you!

Reasonable Prices

We Use Organic Products

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Dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure ďŹ res LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED reported to U.S. ďŹ re departments in 2006-2010.

www.paradisedryervent.com

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

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Yoder Aluminum Inc. Yoderaluminum.com

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LACIVITA CONCRETE Residential Concrete Specialist

Move Ins/Move Outs

941-955-4888

State Lic. CR CO25291

• POLY-PEBBLE / EPOXY • TEXTURED CONCRETE • RESEAL & REPAIRS • INTERLOCKING BRICK PAVERS Free Serving Sarasota 355-1148 Estimates Since 1979 SARASOTA • BRADENTON • VENICE

Since 1967

Call Liz for the Best Price

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Dustin Yoder yoderaluminum@gmail.com

724-1395

Cell (941)

Free Estimates

Custom Surfaces Inc.

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Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

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CUSTOM TAILORING Mens and Ladies Alterations

Licensed & Insured

918-8587

DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR: PATIOS, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS, ENTRYWAYS

Mercy’s Cleaning Service

2144 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 1 Block East of US41 Frank 941-923-1752

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GIANNINI

195312

ESTABLISHED 1975!

941• 925 • 2447

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Also Laying Stone

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm • Weekends by appointment Gulf Gate Village 6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

3687954-01

COMPUTER

DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 193236

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941-955-4888 or classifieds.yourobserver.com

SMS Mobile Marine Service GPS/Fishfinder Installation • Outboards I/O’s • Inboards Call for appointment • 941-232-3523

For New Customers

Commercial & Residential • IICRC CertiďŹ ed

BOAT SERVICES

a $139 value,

10% OFF

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Carpet & Upholstery • Tile & Grout Spot Dying • Water Removal

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FPL Rebate: Up to $660 Recycling Credit: Up to $250 Additional Discounts Up to $1,230

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YODER’S STEAM CLEANING, INC.

195313

Replacement System Savings Up to $2140

with repair - a $79 value,

OfďŹ ce in Palmer Ranch 8586 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

Sharon M. Guy

We service all manufacturers

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CLEANING

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RON VOIT CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. Comm/Res. Room Additions. Interior Renovations. Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. Door and Window Replacement.

Rotted Wood Repairs. Crown Molding and Trim.

Call Ron 941-228-7601. State Lic. CBC1259788.

194490

Carpentry

AUTHORITY ONE PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOW CLEANING. Residential and Commercial. Roof cleaning and coating, paver cleaning and sealing, pool areas, etc.

941-251-5948.

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HOME HEALTHCARE Provider: CNA, CPR, college degree, charming, positive lady with principles and values offers companionship medical reminders, transportation and assistance.

Open to travel with current passport. Excellent references. 941-284-9624.

WHEN YOU are ready to fly south or north I will drive your car from doorstep to doorstep. Your car will arrive clean and washed and already to go.

Non-smoker. Non-drinker. Guaranteed lowest prices. One flat rate, I will pay the rest. Call 941-404-0517.

Painting/Wallpapering

196529

Complete Customized Individual In-Home Care.

Offering Non-Medical & Medical Services.

Including: Servicing Individual needs, Homemaking, Transportation, Errands, Meal Preparation w/Special Dietary Needs & Medication Supervision. Staffing available 24/7.

Call 377-4465 for more details or visit our mobile on-line website at: www.ElderCareSarasota.com or E-mail us at: ElderCareSRQ@aol.com.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic#30211372

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

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Adult Care Services

Auto Transport

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DOORS

HOME SERVICES

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

Sliding Glass Door Repair

DRYWALL

CHALMERS DRYWALL

Repair • Popcorn Removal • Remodel • New Construction

Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

THE GRAB BAR GUY

FAST SAME-DAY SERVICE Installation • Maintenance

194519

GLENN KROECKER

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

954-1878

(cell) 780-3346 Licensed & Insured

196535

941-349-4455

ELECTRIC of Sarasota

FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs Cushions • Slings • Re-powdercoating #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

15% OFF

“OUR ESTIMATES & ADVICE ARE FREE�

957-4762 (cell #) 504-3168

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$ OFF repair over 100

OUT THERE!

Advertise your business in The Observer Service Directory Call 941-955-4888 to advertise

HOME SERVICES

Thai Massage The ancient healing arts of Thailand using acupressure on the SEN or energy lines, combined with yoga-like stretching.

2967 Ste.5 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34275

941-888-2988 FREE ESTIMATES rainscape.com

OME EPAIR ERVICE • NO JOB TOO SMALL • SCREEN REPAIRS • PAINTING/DRY WALL • TILE REPAIRS • & MUCH MORE!

724-2945

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20 any irrigation

STEVE PANEBIANCO H R S 24/7 SERVICE

rain sensors

$ 195314

Licensed Lic. #38333 References

A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY Maintenance - Repair -Installation

HANDYMAN

Lic. & Ins.

MASSAGE

TEL: 941-894-8378

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLER/DESIGNER IKEA KITCHEN MEASURE & DESIGN IKEA KITCHEN ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION WE ARE KITCHEN CRAFT LLC

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IRRIGATION

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PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

YOURS!

CURT’s Lawn Service

955-4888

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FURNITURE REPAIR

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3687676-01

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377-2272

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Franklin Kenny • Electrical Contractor

WORKS FOR YOU Call 955-4888 to reserve your space

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MOVERS

Oz the Wizard of Moving

194523

780-3788 • 822-0436

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196511

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

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Sarasota Gate & Access

“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

For $85 per hour you get: A truck, 2 men with equipment, experience and a great attitude to

make your moving day a pleasure.

OZ - 941-313-4538

Licensed and insured #IM2186

We are not Ikea’s installers, we are yours!

Watching your home when you’re away

196532

A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007

IKEA Kitchen warranty will not be void if we install your kitchen!

941-321-9441

Ins./Bonded

941-726-2662

www.yourikeakitcheninstaller.com

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