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Causeway for Concern?

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a two-lane John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use. SEE PAGE 4A

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Ex-visitors’ bureau: Stay home The agency formerly known as Visit Sarasota County now aims to scare would-be tourists.

Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree On April 1, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will present its annual “She Knows Where She’s Going” award during its annual luncheon.

But in a change to tradition, the organization announced that Executive Director Angie Stringer is the first recipient of a new honor: the “She Has No Clue Where She’s Going” award.

The organization recognizes women and girls who fit the mold of “strong, smart, bold.” But a spokeswoman said the second award will be given to recognize one who can admit to when she’s lost and in need of direction — or directions.

“She’s seriously always lost,” said one Girls Inc. member of Stringer.

Part of the thrill of receiving the award is that Stringer will be required to find it herself in a scavenger hunt with only a compass — no GPS allowed.

“Could I have a hint?”

Stringer said. “Hot or cold?

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Observer flips switch after BT/ A+E printing error

Oops, we did it again…and again…and again…

The Observer launched its new Black Tie/Arts & Entertainment section Oct. 15 and inadvertently published half the section upsidedown.

We flipped when we found out, but at least no one can say we’re one-sided.

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he days of Siesta Key Public Beach landing on top 10 lists is over, at least if Virginia Haley has anything to say about it.

Sarasota County commissioners voted Wednesday to rebrand the local convention and visitors bureau with a new name and mission: Don’t Visit Sarasota County, which will aim to stop Sarasota tourism. The new agency, which Haley will lead as president, will operate with a $6 million budget and 15 employees.

The vote came after commissioners and residents expressed dire concerns about the impact of tourism on the community.

“This is getting ridiculous,” said Commissioner Paul CaragiSEE PAGE 4A Courtesy rendering

The above billboard, created for Sarasota County by local illustrator Marty Fugate, will be displayed in cities across America.

Audit uncovers forgotten city reserves, studies “If you just swap out ‘America Online’ for ‘Instagram’ in our report, it instantly becomes relevant again,” says one forgotten consultant.

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The city of Sarasota hired Earl Schwartz 20 years ago to conduct a report on retaining young professionals.

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WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2016 WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say about the city’s new regulations:

“I think motorists in Sarasota are skilled enough to deal with these changes even if it’s on the fly, in a high-pressure situation. Let’s give our local drivers the credit they deserve.”

Kanye West throws shade at Taylor Swift Rapper Kanye West donated $500,000 to the 2016 Dick Vitale Gala — less than a month after pop star Taylor Swift’s donation.

“I’mma let you finish,” West tweeted March 28 to Swift. “But Kanye West is the biggest supporter of breast cancer research of all time.”

In February, Swift donated $100,000 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research through the event, both of which are named after Hall of Fame basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale.

Asked how she would respond to the perceived disrespect, which comes seven years after West famously interrupted her at the MTV Video Music Awards, Swift vowed to “shake it off.”

City consultant Jamiroquai Anthony Miller. READ MORE ON PAGE 4A

GOD SAVE THE KEYS

“10 p.m. is too late. I toss and turn in bed for hours every evening hearing the raucous noise generated by late evening partyers.”

— Gladys Peterson

‘Quiet hours’ begin downtown

“I moved to Sarasota for the incredibly vibrant nightlife scene. The city risks losing literally dozens of residents like me with policies like this.”

— Kayla Young

“ I called the police after taking a measurement at a local bar that was 3 decibels above the limit.

They said my repeatedly screaming ‘turn down that racket’ skewed the results. Absurd!”

— Dweezil Bronson

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St. Armands Circle pedestrian traffic managers, otherwise known as crossing guards, recently received new Buckingham Palace-inspired uniform as part of an effort to encourage motorists and pedestrians to respect their authority and make British tourists feel welcome. The Florida Department of Transportation will bill the city an additional $16,704 for the uniforms, which feature authentic bearskin hats.

Following years of complaints from downtown residents about late-night noise coming from bars, a city ordinance mandating “quiet hours” from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. will go into effect April 1.

The new rules make any business that exceeds an average noise level of 60 decibels — the typical volume of normal conversation — subject to fines.

“The city recognizes the desire to create nightlife offerings for some residents,” the ordinance states. “However, it also recognizes the desires of those residents who live downtown. The absence of amplified music — or acoustic music, or loud arguments or spirited conversation — doesn’t preclude an enjoyable night out.”

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Siesta beach resurrects old downtown meters Plan to park on Siesta Key Beach? Open your wallet first.

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After the Sarasota Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the completion of a $21.5 million Siesta Key Public Beach renovation in February, there was still one thing left to do: alleviate parking troubles for the beach that once ranked No. 1 in America.

That’s why residents and visitors alike are applauding the appearance of parking meters that may look familiar to many residents: The meters were removed from downtown Sarasota in 2012 in an act that was met with widespread disappointment.

The meters went on to win an award from Government Entity and Technology Leaders Offering Solutions for Traffic (GETLOST) for their user-friendly design.

Since then, they have been reconfigured to accept change only. Parking is 77 cents per 25 minutes, with a maximum time limit of 45 minutes; meters do not accept payment more than five minutes in advance.

Siesta Key resident Stu Kintrafik returned his vehicle to find a $16.17 ticket on his windshield

To help the county net new revenue, it has announced a Sea Suites pilot program for Siesta Key Public Beach. The program allows beachgoers to reserve waterside plots of sand in advance, to ensure they can tan with uninterrupted sun.

However, other beachgoers without a Sea Suite will need to follow specially marked alleys to access the water, so they don’t disturb Sea Suiters.

Sea Suites can be reserved six months in advance and include a bottle of champagne, cabana boy and sunscreen.

For reservations, call 366-3468.

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Burrito Barge will be located in Sarasota Bay, just outside Marina Jack.

– Daäv Ouv’rstuf, Burrito Barge proprietor and In Your Face CEO

DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

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Burrito Barge prepares to spice up our lives.

“There was never a second choice for us. From all of our research, the downtown Sarasota area is the perfect fit for our image.”

City unearths misplaced funds

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– Stu Kintrafik, Siesta Key resident on the new meters that were previously located downtown

Sea Suites plots will be marked with flags and blue spray paint.

This lot comes with a premium location near one of Siesta Beach’s famed lifeguard stands.

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atmosphere, including an hourly sounding of the barge’s original fog-horn, as well as its indulgent late-night “Gulf of Tex-Mexico” food offerings, such as its signature Anchors Aweigh Nachos, Tortuga Tortas, Gravy Jones’ Locker and its risky “Conditional Surrender” eating contest that’s been the target of multiple lawsuits.

City staffers’ main point of contention regarding Taco Bus was its school bus-inspired façade and curbside pickup window, which they said conflicted with zoning codes.

However, at a recent meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the burrito façade,

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Consultant Earl Schwartz was recently discovered working on a lost 20-year-old report.

pointing to a legal loophole that prohibits the city from regulating the design of vessels. But commissioners praised the aesthetic appeal of Burrito Barge.

“The regulations pertinent in the Taco Bus instance aren’t applicable in this case,” said a city spokesperson. “There isn’t anything we could do to stop this if we wanted to. But to be honest, we couldn’t be happier with the aesthetic. The faux foil wrap is a universal symbol of fine cuisine, and coupled with the nautical theme, this design has a culturally significant connection to our local history.”

“Can someone show me how this thing works?”

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A new downtown restaurant is set to make a splash — and spice things up — on Sarasota’s bayfront.

Following the decision by Tampa-based Taco Bus to pull out of its Main Street location in December, a new south-ofthe-border eatery is capitalizing on local demand, announcing its plans to move in — and dock up.

Burrito Barge, a restaurant that specializes in oversized burritos and other Mexican fare, is housed in a decommissioned 300-by50-foot military barge and will drop anchor at 3 Marine Plaza by early May, according to permits.

Owned by Las Vegas-based entertainment company, In Your Face Entertainment Inc., Burrito Barge is the company’s first Florida enterprise — and the first restaurant in the company’s new line of supersize eateries or “immersive experience” restaurants.

The location will feature a faux foil-wrapped burrito exterior and 24-hour dining aboard the upper deck with a 1,000-person capacity.

“In searching for the ideal location to launch our ‘immersive eating’ initiative, there was never a second choice for us,” says Burrito Barge proprietor and In Your Face CEO Daäv Ouv’rstuft. “From all of our research, the downtown Sarasota area is the perfect fit for our image.”

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The city of Sarasota recently received a study that includes a series of recommendations for retaining young professionals post-graduation.

The plan is focused on attracting businesses from a booming tech industry. However, mentions of companies such as Google and Twitter are absent — and references to Netscape and Geocities pop up repeatedly.

That’s because the city hired a consultant to conduct the report two decades ago. The study is one of several items that got lost in the shuffle over the past 20 years as the city has shrunk, eliminated or reorganized various departments.

The city became aware of this lost report earlier this month, when You’re So Money Consultants submitted a final invoice of $15,000 for completing the task. Although the first draft of the report dates back to 1999, the information inside can still provide valuable insight for city leaders, according to author Earl Schwartz.

“The economy is cyclical, and the same is often true of technology.” Schwartz said. “If you just swap out ‘America Online’ for ‘Instagram’ in our report, it instantly becomes relevant again.”

The report, along with the recent discovery of $27,500 donated in 2005 for maintenance of the Pineapple Park fountain, inspired officials to conduct a thorough audit of city resources.

Although losing track of the study might seem like an embarrassment for the city, a nonprofit that monitors government expenditures — Watchdogs Attentive to Spending, Trouble and Excesses — says it’s actually not an uncommon occurrence.

“When you churn through as many consultants as a local government does, it’s unrealistic to be expected to keep track of them all,” said W.A.S.T.E. Executive Director Oedipa Maas.

Already, the audit has uncovered several forgotten funds dedicated to specific projects. That includes: n $10,000, put in reserve in 2000 to address a budding homelessness problem; n $18,500, set aside in 2006 for improvements associated with the “impending revitalization” of the Rosemary District; n $40,000 toward a 1960s plan to develop the bayfront land near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; n $5,000 toward a study of the city’s reliance on consultants.

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SEA SUITES

They’re ba-ack. The parking meters formerly used in downtown Sarasota are being placed in the renovated Siesta Beach parking lot.

after spending eight hours at the beach.

“I didn’t anticipate this,” Kintrafik said. “Can someone show me how this thing works?”

Other beachgoers resolved themselves to alternating between beach time and taking a shift feeding meters while tailgating in the beach parking lot.

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This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping alongside westbound traffic. The other side of the bridge will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living for Sarasota residents, the consultant said.

City shares narrow vision for causeway DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

A plan to narrow the John Ringling Causeway to one lane in each direction highlights the city of Sarasota’s continued pursuit of more pedestrian-friendly roadways.

At an April 1 meeting, city officials will present a new vision for the bridge that connects the mainland to a series of barrier islands. By reducing the fourlane causeway to two lanes, the city hopes to create a welcoming environment for runners, bikers and people walking to destinations such as St. Armands Circle.

The city would use the space

formerly dedicated to the roadway to construct a multiuse recreational trail and install enhanced landscaping. Officials hope the changes will inspire residents to use alternate modes of transportation, reducing the number of cars that travel over the bridge every day.

If the new design is ultimately approved, the city and Florida Department of Transportation will invest $20 million to fast track the changes over the next two years. The eastbound lanes would be reduced in summer 2016, while the westbound construction would take place in summer 2017.

“We don’t want the project

to have any impact on seasonal traffic,” city consultant Jamiroquai Anthony Miller said. “We’re very sensitive to the needs of the residents.”

For motorists concerned about the impact the changes might have on a notoriously congested bridge, Miller confidently said any fear surrounding the project is unwarranted.

An analysis of the traffic between Longboat Key and downtown Sarasota, conducted

by Miller’s J.A.M. Traffic Consultants, found the choke points along the road network are so severe that any changes to other areas will have no material impact to the average travel time. Basically, Miller said, whether the bridge is two lanes or four makes no difference — because you’re going to get stuck at U.S. 41 either way.

“We hear a lot of people say, ‘I can’t imagine traffic being any worse,’” Miller said. “That might seem like a flippant remark, but it’s actually a remarkably accurate insight that will guide the current and future status of the Ringling bridge.”

Even if the traffic flow isn’t impacted by the lane reduction, residents on the barrier islands are worried the project might impact the causeway’s efficacy as an evacuation route in case of emergency. City officials said the concerns may prove legitimate but indicated an interest in tackling those challenges “when they come up” — if any problems arise at all.

“I think motorists in Sarasota are skilled enough to deal with these changes even if it’s on the fly, in a high-pressure situation,” Miller said. “Let’s give our local drivers the credit they deserve.”

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ulo before making the motion to establish the new direction for the regional marketing agency. “My 10-minute commute has become a 14-minute commute.”

Commissioners hope the initiative will reduce traffic on local roads and decrease crowds at popular locations, such as Siesta beach. Downtown resident and neighborhood activist Nim B. Yard told reporters he hopes the move will also discourage development.

“We could do this or build a wall,” said Caragiulo, who represents downtown Sarasota and Lido Key. “And you should know that nobody builds a wall like me.

It would be a great wall.”

Haley, who as president of Visit Sarasota County helped turn the area into a tourism juggernaut, said the organization was already in the process of rebranding at the time of the vote. She praised the commission for using a nuanced approach to ease traffic woes.

Don’t Visit staff’s first step is to reach out to BuzzFeed to suggest future listicles for Sarasota, such as: n Hot spots for drivers who prefer life in the slow lane; n 50 great places to experience the Zika virus; n Places where sea turtles attack; n Most likely places to get knocked out by a golf ball.

The organization has also designed a nationwide billboard campaign outlining the county’s hazards. The colorful advertisement features a shark, and alligator, scary clowns and monstrous mosquitoes.

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MAKING THE CASE Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding a contentious plan for expansion. SEE PAGE 8A

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Timehop: Siesta Key Easter Usually, it’s the children who are waiting in line to take a photo with the Easter Bunny.

Jeff Lee stood in line to have his photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Siesta Key Village Association egg hunt March 26.

The question on everyone's mind: Why? “I wore the same exact costume last year,” Lee said.

“I sympathize with him. I told him, ‘I know exactly what you’re going through in there.'”

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Gulf Gate The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

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Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle

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s the city increases its focus on enhancing its parks and recreation offerings, officials have frequently pointed to the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex as one example of success.

That’s why it came as no surprise when the city revealed last week that it promoted Robert L. Taylor Director Jerry Fogle to the newly created position of parks and recreation director.

Meet Girls Inc.’s director of first impressions Visitors and regulars at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County are greeted by one of the friendliest faces in town: Jeannie Sexton.

Although her official title is front office manager, her unofficial title has become “director of first impressions” — at least that's what it says on the nameplate on her desk. A volunteer gave the nameplate to Sexton and fellow Girls Inc. staffer Julie Sullivan.

“He came up with that and thought it fit our personalities,” Sexton said.

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Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger, has twice expanded into new storefronts over the last two years.

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“The people who live on Rawls, on Cherry, on Ohio — unless they sprout wings and fly, they are going to be walking on those streets.” Laurel Park resident Kate Lowman,

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?

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on the neighborhood association’s opposition to the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange. READ MORE ON PAGE 8A

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On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners discussed ending the mowing of residential rights of way.

The county currently pays contractors to maintain 704 miles of roadway, but staff said the proposal could save the county as much as $700,000.

Here’s what our readers had to say about the plan on Facebook:

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Of the 160 Lido Key residents surveyed said they approve of a proposal for the Lido pool and pavilion as-is.

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“Bet you the rich neighborhoods keep getting mowed.”

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“This is not a good idea.

Overgrown areas will hurt property values resulting in a net loss against the savings. If you want to be a top destination act like it.”

— Steven Howard

Is Sarasota moving toward a recession?

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Spotted: The Easter Bunny must have cut back on the Cadbury Creme Eggs and Starburst jelly beans this year: He’s rail thin.

Children All Faiths Food Bank seeks to feed through this year's Campaign Against Summer Hunger. SEE PAGE 16A

At a Sarasota County Commission budget workshop Wednesday, University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith praised growth on the Gulf Coast, but left commissioners with a warning: A recession is likely looming for the region in the next three years.

“I’m 100% sure we will have another recession,” Snaith said, although the timing of such a downturn is difficult to forecast.

County Administrator Tom Harmer explained county staff have added economic forecasting, such as Snaith’s presentation, into the annual budgeting process to help the county position its finances.

Other Snaith sound bites: n “We are sputtering in this recovery.” n “The downturn doesn’t look so severe here in Sarasota.” n “Population growth is economic development for dummies.” n “In the arm-wrestling match between the heavy hand of government regulation and the invisible hand of free markets, the invisible hand always wins.”

MEETINGS n City Commission meeting — 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, April 4, City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1565 First St. n Siesta Key Village Association meeting — 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 5, Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar, 5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key

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“I think what I love about Gulf Gate is how eclectic it is.” “I think what we’re trying to do is create a little Brooklyn.”

– Becky Shultes, Heavenly Cupcakes

– Lindsey Nickel-de la O, Clever Cup Coffee Shop

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But First Fridays rarely draw more than a handful of stores to participate. And with a wide variety of businesses in the district, it has been difficult to form a merchants association.

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“I wouldn’t be able to put this store downtown.”

– Chad Abel, Able + Willing Supply Co., on choosing to open his apparel store in Gulf Gate

“The bars don’t need a tremendous amount of boost from the nightlife standpoint,” Nickel-de la O said.

Sarasota County requires 60% of owners to sign off on becoming a business district, which would help owners in the area lobby for more capital improvements.

A self-taxing district could also fund new pavement or landscaping.

“I’d love to see them clean up the medians,” said Nickel-de la O. Still, business owners interviewed by the Sarasota Observer said they have seen an uptick in foot traffic, even though some are specialty stores with niche audiences. And, even in the face of dipping property values, all were happy with the burgeoning scene of hip storefronts.

“I think what we’re trying to do is create a little Brooklyn,” said Nickel-de la O. “Sarasota can have its downtown and Central Park, but we’re kind of OK being Brooklyn.”

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When Becky Shultes, 29, bought Heavenly Cupcakes in 2012, she said it was difficult fitting in with the other businesses in Gulf Gate. Clockmakers, consignment shops and salons had been operating there for decades, while bars and restaurants mostly brought crowds in the evenings.

“I kind of felt like a loner,” said Shultes said.

Now, using coupons and her cupcakes, she partners with one of the newest additions to the district: the Clever Cup Coffee Shop. The cafe and gallery, which opened in January, features Heavenly Cupcakes’ baked goods.

The four owners of the Clever Cup, all under age 40, spent about $52,000 to convert the former consignment shop into a hip java joint that features live music Friday nights on Gateway Avenue.

“We invested a lot of love and passion and time to make this place amazing,” said co-owner Lindsey Nickel-de la O, whose sales were up 73% this month over January. “We feel like our investment was right to be here.”

Leffler and Nickel-de la O, who lends her public relations expertise as creative director of Sarasota-based Nickel Communications, are crafting a formal map of Gulf Gate to advertise the area to tourists and residents who may not know that the district offers everything from sushi to pierogis.

“I think what I love about Gulf Gate is how eclectic it is,” Shultes said while sipping a raspberry

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While Shultes and Nickel-de la O have found a symbiotic relationship on Gateway, Wild Ginger features a shelf of flyers advertising other Gulf Gate businesses, such as Inside Out Nutrition & Fitness.

Also on Superior Avenue, Leffler hosts First Friday events in her storefront parking lot. The initiative is supposed to bring merchants together and create more awareness about Gulf Gate.

“I would love to see more young entrepreneurs come into the area and bring more of a variety of things a younger audience could come here and enjoy,” said Abel, a participant in First Friday.

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n roughly the last decade, land values in the Gulf Gate business district have fallen by nearly 40% on average, with some owners losing more than half the value of their property after the onset of the recession, according to a Sarasota Observer analysis of property records.

That has hurt investors, some of whom have owned their buildings for more than 30 years.

But the decline has lowered rents, allowing young entrepreneurs to invest — and thrive —in the area. In turn, that is sparking an evolution that could change the face of a district primarily known as a nightlife destination.

Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger Apothecary and Wild Ginger Lifestyle on Superior Avenue, has leased another storefront with plans to open a lounge under the same name this week. The three businesses, the first of which she opened in late 2014, focus on ecofriendly health and beauty products, nutrition and fitness.

“I opened this store on a super tiny, tiny budget,” Leffler said. “I had been planning to do this store for a decade, but financially, it just wasn’t in the cards.”

Leffler isn’t alone. Chad Abel, 39, opened Able + Willing Supply Co., a socially conscious apparel store, next door to Wild Ginger in December. He said he has invested as much as $8,000 to reimagine his business’ new home, which was once a salon.

“I wouldn’t be able to put this store downtown,” said Abel, who worked as a freelance creative

director in Boston prior to coming to Sarasota. “It’s definitely one of the reasons that I chose this location.”

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A neighborhood association isn’t giving up its fight against plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

would be used for picking up and dropping off larger items. Under the current approval from the city, the loading zone couldn’t be used for more than 12 pickups or drop-offs per day. Trucks larger than 18 feet would be restricted from using the loading zone.

DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

On Monday, the City Commission will weigh in on a two-year conflict between the Woman’s Exchange and residents of nearby Laurel Park, the city’s final stage for an ongoing saga pitting developer against neighborhood.

As both sides prepare to sway the commission, here’s a breakdown of the proposed expansion — and the arguments for and against the project.

THE PROJECT

The Woman’s Exchange plans to construct a 3,524-square-foot building at 526 Rawls Ave., a site next to its Orange Avenue location.

The nonprofit consignment shop purchased the property in 2012, knocking down a fourunit apartment building to clear space. The new building would be used to house furniture, a change that would improve the store’s internal circulation, according to Woman’s Exchange Executive Director Karen Koblenz.

For residents, concern is targeted at a loading area on Rawls that

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The Woman’s Exchange has already gained two significant victories. First, city staff has said the proposal meets the standards outlined in the zoning code, issuing a building permit for the project in November.

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association is appealing the decision to issue that permit. The dispute went before the city’s Planning Board in January — which resulted in a 4-0 vote in support of the city’s decision.

Koblenz attests to the Woman’s Exchange’s willingness to explore alternate options. Following at least four years of planning — and input from multiple consultants — the organization concluded the Rawls Avenue loading area is the only acceptable configuration.

City regulations restrict businesses from placing loading zones on “primary streets,” designated for heavier pedestrian use. Two of the three streets the Woman’s Exchange has access to — Orange Avenue and Oak Street — are primary. The third is Rawls Avenue.

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Laurel Park residents Daniel Harris, who lives in the Balcony Apartments on Rawls Avenue, and Kate Lowman believe the proposed Woman's Exchange loading zone will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.

“We’re doing everything that’s consistent with the land use plan, the zoning code, everything,” said planning consultant Joel Freedman, one of several outside advisers used by the Woman’s Exchange. “We’re not asking for anything special.”

Although residents have made the case that Rawls is a primarily residential street, Woman’s Exchange representative Brenda Patten pointed out it is on the border of the downtown core, which permits commercial use.

Affected parties other than the Laurel Park neighborhood have offered support for the expan-

sion. Representatives from Burns Court and the neighboring Kanaya condominium have endorsed the proposal.

“When this started happening, they came to us,” Freedman said.

“It’s obvious to them — they’re saying, ‘We don’t want to lose that attraction.’”

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Kate Lowman, the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association representative who has led the fight against the expansion, acknowledges the residents’ argument is rooted in a less precisely defined portion of the city code.

That’s not to say she sees the appeal before the City Commission as a Hail Mary.

“It cost us $1,600 just to file the appeal,” Lowman said. “Unless we believed there was a real opportunity to change the situation, we wouldn’t do it.”

Lowman always believed the appeal would be better received at the highest level of city decision makers. The LPNA’s argument hinges on the idea that the loading zone doesn’t meet an adequate standard of compatibility with the adjacent residential area.

“The challenge is, that language is harder for city staff to

interpret,” Lowman said. “It’s not so much about numbers, and it requires judgment, but the language supporting compatibility is in the code.”

In the immediate area, residents who park and walk on Rawls Avenue believe the delivery traffic will negatively impact them. During the Planning Board meeting, Patten advanced the argument that pedestrian traffic isn’t an appropriate use for the street in the first place. That point was rooted in a classification from the city’s engineering manual, but Lowman said there’s no avoiding pedestrians using Rawls given the residential buildings in the area.

“The people who live on Rawls, on Cherry, on Ohio — unless they sprout wings and fly, they are going to be walking on those streets,” Lowman said.

From the broader theme of compatibility, other concerns arise. The growth of the business could lead to increased traffic in the neighborhood. Noise could increase, too. Residents have argued trucks are too big for the narrow one-way street, disputing a test endorsed by city engineering staff. And they worry the neighborhood would be responsible for policing future problems.

If the Woman’s Exchange were to abandon its plans, its Orange Avenue property is zoned for a 10-story building — a source of chagrin among Laurel Park residents. Still, presented with the specter of a much larger project, people living along Rawls in the Spanish Oaks and Balcony apartments are committed to this fight.

“I don’t know what the solution is, but I do know that the solution they’ve come up with is one we just don’t see how we can live with,” Lowman said.

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THE DECIDING FACTORS Like the Planning Board hearing before it, Monday’s appeal will be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing.

That means that rather than voting based on their personal feelings regarding the project, commissioners will be asked to assess whether the proposed project meets a specific set of criteria outlined in the city code — which is why both sides are working to make an appeal based on the text, rather than emotion.

“I think the approval or denial has to be based on the extent the application does or does not satisfy the material in the code,” City Attorney Robert Fournier said.

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Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle officially assumed his new role Wednesday.

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We talked to Fogle about offering new services, overcoming funding issues and his belief in the power of parks and recreation to change lives. The following are edited excerpts from our conversation.

How did you get into the field of parks and recreation?

When I was about 10 years old, I lived in a tough neighborhood.

They had a lunch program at one of my parks. When I took my younger brother and sister there for lunch one day, someone approached me, trying to get something I shouldn’t be doing — selling drugs, basically. A couple of mentors at the park knew something was wrong. They were like, “Hey, Jerry, what’s going on?” And I told them, and they ended up telling me — don’t go down that road. You’ll end up either in jail or dead. As a 10-year-old, I was thinking, “Hey, I’ll do what I need to help my family.”

They said, “How are you going to help your family if you’re dead or in jail?” That woke me up. So I said, “I want to be what you are.” And they told me, “No, you want to be a parks and recreation director.” They said, “We can help individual kids here and there, but all those kids getting food. The parks and recreation director made that happen for the whole community.”

How did you make the leap from overseeing the Robert L. Taylor center to parks and recreation director?

Before I got the job at the Robert L. Taylor center, I was looking and I was thinking, “They don’t even have a parks and recreation department!” I was thinking, “I’m going to work for public works? What is that?” When I came here, I went to my boss, Public Works Director (Doug) Jeffcoat, and said, “Could we maybe look at the possibility getting a parks and recreation department? What can we do?”

I got in his ear. Eventually — it took a while — but he got the ear of Marlon Brown, the deputy city manager. We created a PowerPoint, went in front of the commissioners (last year), and they got behind us.

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I think it’s a combination of our community-based programs, along with our athletic programs. We have after-school programs, which are a necessity — especially for economically challenged communities...

We do a variety of things within the city and outside the city. A lot of people come here to rent

the facility. We have weddings, quinceañeras — practically everything you can think of, we do here. I think that makes us unique. A lot of places concentrate on one thing, but we do a variety of things for the whole community.

What kind of value do you think enhanced parks and recreation services can add to the community?

I would love to not only aesthetically improve our parks, but also look at enhancing our parks with amenities. I would like to meet with our citizens, our residents to get their input on what they would like to see with their parks. I don’t want to dictate what’s going in everybody’s parks. I want them to let us know how we can make that happen.

My thoughts are to do different events and activities to bring neighbors together, bring kids and families together, create a rapport. Strong neighbors create strong communities. I think parks and recreation helps communities become stronger, but also become safer.

The city has been discussing new funding sources for parks, including creating a dedicated parks taxing district. What are your thoughts on that option?

For me, the district is a great way to go. First and foremost, the public has to vote on it. That means they want it, they have an understanding they may pay a little bit more, but they’re going to be able to see where their money is going.

It gives you an opportunity to put up money for a rainy day, so to speak. Then, if you want to be able to put more benches in a park, or put a play unit in that park, you’re able to do that with funding you’ve built up for years.

It’s more security as far as staffing goes. As soon as the downturn hits, parks and recreation is the first to be cut.

What in your experience at the Robert L. Taylor center has reinforced your belief that this work can serve a greater good?

The hard knock program we have for the at-risk youth is really a big key. We had a kid that wouldn’t talk with us, wouldn’t say one word, wouldn’t look you in the eye. He would look down and make a hand motion and you had to figure out what he wanted. We went through that program, got the kids tuxes and gowns, got limos and went to the Van Wezel. He did a presentation, looked everybody in the eye — and it was the most incredible feeling I had. This kid that couldn’t look you in the eye and say one word is standing here in front of 100 people, giving a presentation. It’s moments like that that fill my heart with joy.

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It was the No. 1 topic of the season. And sad to say, it’s only going to get worse. That is, unless community leaders marshal their efforts now and not wait for FDOT.

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aster is over, and the remainder of the spring break families and grandchildren are likely packing up this weekend, ready to fly and drive north.

Not far behind them: our lovable snowbirds.

So it’s almost time to do a postmortem. How did the season go?

What went right? What went wrong?

What can we, should we, do to improve next season?

A lot went right. The economy here is strong now. But let’s cut to the quick: Everyone knows the No. 1 issue that must be addressed.

Traffic flow.

It consumed conversations. And you know the dreaded choke points: n North Longboat Key-Longboat Pass Bridge. n Cortez Bridge. n South Longboat Club Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive and the City Island stop light. n State Road 789 from St. Armands Circle to Longboat Key, both ways. n Ringling Causeway — from St. Armands to U.S. 41, both ways. n Fruitville and U.S. 41. Aaahh! n U.S. 301 from Fruitville south to Mound, and Tamiami Trail south to Webber, both ways, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Why is it always jammed? n Siesta Drive, to and from Siesta Key. n Stickney Point Road, to and from Siesta Key. n University Parkway and Interstate 75. OMGosh.

To be sure, we expect traffic tie-ups every year at this time. And we can’t help but chuckle when Longboaters and others who live in the region complain about traffic. Comparatively, it is mild. Go to Miami … or Atlanta … Chicago … D.C. … New York … etc. That’s traffic.

But at the same time, this season felt worse — and was worse — than previous years. Clearly, there had to be more snowbirds and visitors here than before — and certainly more of them driving around at peak times than there is capacity to keep traffic flowing steadily.

What’s distressing, we all know it’s going to get worse — when all of those new hotels and condos slated for Longboat Key, Golden Gate Point and downtown Sarasota open in the next 24 months.

Can you imagine what those choke points will be like when they are completed?

The region’s traffic woes are not just an inconvenience. They are a serious economic threat. We have heard firsthand and others have told us similar stories of visitors and parttime residents who have said: “If this is the way it’s going to be, we’re going somewhere else.”

The more traffic backs up, the more it damages our economic health.

To be sure, crossing guards in neon vests on St. Armands Circle aren’t going to solve a thing.

And to make matters more ominous, there doesn’t appear to be much effort to address what is to come. If we live by the priority list

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to action.

At the table: elected representatives from both counties and the affected municipalities; FDOT and MPO; chambers of commerce; St. Armands Circle and downtown merchants; leaders from the hotel industry; developers whose projects will be contributing to the crisis; and thoughtful, expert voices from the community.

If not addressed, the outcome is predictable. What’s bad now will become worse. The region’s reputation and economy will suffer. And the antigrowth advocates will rule, a fate that punishes everyone — rich, middle class and poor.

The alternative is to be proactive.

Sarasota is growing up. It’s no longer the small town for which the oldtimers pine. Its ambitions are growing. Population growth contributes to prosperity and creates opportunity.

For all of the many cultural, lifestyle and physical amenities to continue to flourish, adequate infrastructure is an essential ingredient.

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of the Florida Department of Transportation and the Sarasota/Manatee Regional Planning Organization, there is nothing on their priority lists that hints at addressing any of the downtown, U.S. 41 or barrier-island congestion points for the next two decades (see map).

In fact, if you read their priority lists, you would think the answer to traffic management is a roundabout.

There are seven of them on the priority list — although not a one is fully funded.

And while we don’t want to be a complete Debbie Downer cynic, anyone familiar with the Metropolitan Planning Organization and FDOT knows these organizations’ speed of operating doesn’t even approach slow. Nothing happens until after they conduct a study. To that end, the mayors asked FDOT a year ago to explore 22 ideas that could improve traffic flow. We’re told FDOT this month informed the mayors it would fund 80% of the research. A year to make a decision.

Suffice it to say there is no rush among regional elected officials and government transportation agencies to fix or address what many residents, businesses and visitors would consider crisis points.

But that must change — before conditions become complete gridlock and severely damage the region’s economic engine and quality of life.

To their credit, elected commissioners and council members from Longboat Key, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria continue to lobby FDOT and MPO officials to take action. A week ago, they sent letters urging them to implement a series of short-term fixes and reiterated the 22 study items.

But that’s just a start. Efforts to address current and future traffic congestion in the choke points cited need to be far greater.

This is one of those times in a community when leaders must step forward to solve a growing crisis. Cliche as it may be, it’s one of those times for a community task force dedicated

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I strongly disagree with the Observer’s editorial stating that the crossing guards on St. Armands Circle add no value, because they do a good job of balancing the needs of pedestrian and motor traffic around the Circle.

Without the guards, single pedestrians could slow or stop motor traffic all the way back to the Ringling and New Pass bridges during peak traffic hours. Now, the guards keep motor traffic moving along by holding up pedestrians at the crosswalks for a minute or two at a time.

What the Observer has labeled “guards” are actually traffic facilitators who balance the needs of pedestrians and motor traffic more equitably than giving pedestrians the automatic right of way at crosswalks. A less expensive alternative to human traffic facilitators might be buttonactivated crossing lights that are already installed at other crosswalks on both sides of the Ringling Causeway.

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I appreciate Mr. West’s contribution to the Sarasota School but not to his placement of form over function. Any architect can draw anything. Creating excellent design within the parameters of the law takes real talent. Mr. West had a vision, as do I. His is of a sleek stairway; mine is of a very young, very old or infirm person tumbling to a preventable injury or death while traversing his signature statement.

Any building official who missed or ignored this should be fired; the stair-builder should have refused the job without inclusion of the balustrade.

Let’s hope this is sympathetically abated before a new owner moves in. Lives may depend upon it.

With reference to your “Truth on Trade” editorial March 24, you talk about how regulations “have driven up the cost of production and cost of labor.”

Many of these regulations deal with employee health and safety and areas that affect us all, such as pollution. These regulations do not create new costs. They make sure the industries involved recognize and pay for all the true costs of doing business and do not delay payment into later time frames and onto the backs of those who were not involved at all.

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Over time, much of the manufacturing that has gone offshore will come back because of the “creative destruction” you speak of in the continuing search for efficiency. A big part of this will be that ways will be found to replace domestically the foreign jobs that were originally extracted from the U.S. But that replacement will not bring back jobs. It will be done by robots, metal slaves

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HuB Lofts may offer downtown more variety

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The building boom in downtown Sarasota will continue into the fall, with the groundbreaking for a five-story residential project slated for September.

Jones Development Co. President Brian Jones, who partnered with entrepreneur Jesse Biter on the project, said the pair has secured financing for the HuB Lofts. The complex, which will feature 97 apartments and 8,000 square feet of office space at the corner of Second Street and Adelia Avenue, will sit next to the HuB business incubator.

“This will be what we call ‘attainable housing,’” Jones said.

Rents for studio apartments will start at around $1,000, while other layouts could be more than $2,000 monthly.

“I’m hoping it will provide a more diverse demographic, which is needed in a downtown,” said Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub.

“That in turn may attract additional types of retail.”

Jones said his team is nearly finished with the design for the project and plans to apply for permits in May. The city is currently conducting an initial traffic review for the development, located near the sleepier mid-downtown area.

“I think it will definitely activate — and hopefully stimulate — that part of downtown with more activity,” said Gollub.

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WORKERS WANTED This month, developer Kolter Urban bought two properties on State Street for $5.5 million in anticipation of The Mark.

But that project, an 11-story, 157-condo mixed-use building, likely won’t start until 2017, said Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub. The firm is waiting until its crews finish the 18-story Vue Sarasota Bay. Jebco Ventures may face a similar problem as it plans a 162-room Hampton Inn & Suites at Cocoanut Avenue. The Sarasota-based developer broke ground last year on an Embassy Suites on North Tamiami Trail.

“There’s only so many steelworkers to go around,” Gollub said.

Gollub has compared downtown Sarasota to a barbell, with most activity taking place on the ends closest to Bayfront Drive or Washington Boulevard.

The HuB Lofts, along with a 10-story unnamed project also on Second Street near Whole Foods, will ultimately add more than 275 residential units. The project would bring the number of apartments under development to more than 1,800, according to data Gollub has compiled.

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All Faiths hopes to fill pantries in summer campaign The Campaign Against Summer Hunger aims to feed 30,000 children through this year’s campaign, a 10% increase over 2015.

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All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank with Feeding America board member Keith Monda, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation Senior Vice President for Philanthropy Veronica Brady show off their orange wrist bands that raise awareness for the Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

AMANDA MORALES STAFF WRITER

A day before the kickoff for the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank received a reminder of why the fundraiser is so pivotal: She learned that all volunteers were sent home for the day because there wasn’t any more food for them to sort or pack.

“There wasn’t any donated food, which shocked me...” Frank said. “We have to remember that when the snowbirds go home, food disappears, and funds dry up. We as a food bank just bottom out. It’s the perfect storm.

Kids are the hungriest and have the greatest need in the summer.”

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off Tuesday with the goal of collecting more than last year’s $1.2 million, along with food donations through May 15 to relieve hunger in the community during the summer months, when children are most at risk of hunger because they do not receive school meals.

This year’s campaign seeks to feed 10% more children over the approximately 27,000 children in Sarasota and DeSoto counties who received meals from last year’s effort.

All Faiths Food Bank partners again this year with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and plans to use partnerships with the Sarasota County Library System and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to better reach children in need of meals.

Frank wants the community to remember that of the 27,000 children who received meals in

2015, many have younger siblings who aren’t yet counted as in-need because they aren’t enrolled in school yet.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Senior Vice President for Philanthropy Veronica Brady announced Tuesday that donors have agreed to match contributions dollar for dollar up to $600,000. She also challenged the community to go beyond the goal of helping 30,000 children

and feed 40,000.

She describes the campaign as a “cash and cans campaign” that relies on food and money donations.

“Now is when the real work starts,” Brady said. “We make this campaign a 40-day campaign. We set parameters, and we can’t wait any longer than that. We need to get food donated as our friends head back up north.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP The 2016 Campaign Against Summer Hunger needs food donations, funds and volunteers. Find out how you can contribute at allfaithsfoodbank.org.

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As the city seeks a vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion, a survey shows many residents oppose major changes.

DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

The city is still conducting negotiations with a private vendor proposing a series of upgrades for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion area, but a survey of Lido Key residents shows significant neighborhood opposition to the plans.

A group led by Daiquiri Deck co-owner Troy Syprett submitted plans for a revamped pool and pavilion, seeking to assume operational control of the city-owned property. The proposal included plans to improve the bathrooms, replace the concession stand with a 305-seat restaurant and add a mini-golf course.

Before searching for a private operator, the city had considered closing the pool and pavilion for half the year, citing a $100,000 loss for running the facilities. Lido residents united against that idea, submitting recommendations for a viable year-round operation.

Both city staff and Syprett say the residents’ suggestions, which included “enhanced food service,” guided the selected proposal. The city’s survey of Lido residents, however, echoes opposition shown at an earlier workshop. More than half of the respondents say they disagree with the city’s decision to partner with a private vendor to develop and manage the pool and pavilion.

Not all of the results paint the proposal in a negative light.

Although 22% of respondents endorsed the proposal as-is, 54% said they would plan to visit more often with the proposed enhancements.

Residents said they’d be least likely to use the mini-golf course — which Syprett said is a concept his group isn’t married to. Syprett has said only one part of the plan is a potential deal breaker: the restaurant.

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Riverview senior D.J. Bryant was named MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Boys Basketball All-Star Game March 26.

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Sarasota resident Bob Arello practices the hammer throw during a recent training clinic March 19.

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

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s the clock ticks toward 5 p.m., Hydrograss Technologies CEO Bob Arello shreds his slacks and polo shirt for shorts and a singlet.

Arello steps out the side door of his Sarasota office and heads toward the far corner of the property, where he pulls out a hammer — a 16-pound circular weight dangling from a metal rope nearly 4 feet in length — from a rusty metal box.

The Oytster Bay resident steps up onto an adjacent cement platform and positions the handle

in his right hand, the hammer’s weight resting on the cement below. Slowly, Arello lifts the hammer off the ground and completes a pair of 360-degree turns before sending the hammer soaring nearly 165 feet in the air.

A former thrower at Utah State University, Arello picked up throwing again nine years ago after watching a USA Track and Field Masters throwing competition. Looking to get back into the game, he bought a hammer and went to a competition. More than two decades after his college days, Arello’s regular strength training regimen allowed him to get right back into the sport.

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Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.

petitions, Arello met Andy Vince, an internationally recognized throwing coach working with the Florida Track Club at the National Training Center in Clermont.

Arello continued to embrace his return to track and field by training with Vince, attending throwing camps and competing on a routine basis.

He caught back on quickly. By 2011, he became a world indoor champion in weight throw in 2011, adding a shot put title in 2014. Competing in the men’s 55-59 age division, Arello won the super weight throw, hammer throw and weight throw during a February meet at the National Training Center. A desire for victory isn’t the only thing driving his success.

“It’s a high for me to get motivated during competition,” Arello said. “We have fun and it’s really good camaraderie. It’s not just about throwing. It’s a really good group of guys — although we’re always trying to prove something.”

Arello trains and competes alongside another local in his age group, Brookside Middle School throwing coach Gary Dixon.

Dixon, a former thrower for East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, often uses Arello’s property for practice. The two met through Vince and have been fortunate enough to travel across the country together for competition.

Dixon typically trains three days a week, focusing mainly on hammer and weight tossing. Like Arello, Dixon has a throwing circle on his property that he uses for private practice sessions. Each session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Bryce Williams and Dillon O’Neil captured individual titles at 183 pounds and 238 pounds, respectively, at the Class 1ADistrict 15 boys weightlifting meet March 24.

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Riverview’s Aliyah Cunningham crossed the finish line in 12.46 seconds to win the 100-meter dash at the Tarpon Invitational March 24, at Charlotte High.

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Sarasota Christian’s Audra King went 2-for4 with a grand slam and five RBI to power the Blazers to a 14-1 five-inning victory against St. Petersburg March 22.

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Riverview pitcher Deanna Stevens tossed a one-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead the Rams to a 10-0 shutout versus Milton Academy of Massachusetts, in the KSA Tournament March 25. She also hit a home run in the win.

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High school junior uses golf to see the world N icole Polivchak is seeing the world 18 holes at a time.

The junior home-schooled student, who played golf for Riverview High during the fall, has traveled across three continents, including Europe and Africa for the sport. Through her adventures, Polivchak has developed friendships with players from across the world who share a similar passion for golf.

Most recently, Polivchak, who competes for Poland, flew to Cape Town, South Africa, to compete in the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10. It was a long, tedious journey, but it gave Polivchak the opportunity to see a new part of the world.

Under windy conditions, Polivchak shot a 3-over par 75 on her third round to finish ninth overall among the 42-person field with seven of the eight girls who finished ahead of her representing South Africa.

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At the end of a practice, Dixon will complete a series of throws somewhere between 80% and 90% full strength, depending on how he feels. Despite their passion, age remains a limiting factor for both competitors.

“Aches and pains of a 58-yearold dictate if I have to cut the session short, since it takes a bit more time to recover from injuries these days,” Dixon said. “The problem is, I have a 20-year-old mind and a 58-year-old body. I really have to concentrate on not pushing too hard. … Live to throw another day.”

Arello throws at least twice a week, typically on Tuesdays and Saturdays. He incorporates other workouts into his routine, such as Olympic-style lifting, sprints with weight sleds, tire flipping or swinging 30-pound sledgehammers.

“It’s a full-time job,” Arello said.

Over the next few months, Dixon will gradually increase his training to at least five days a week in preparation for the USATF Masters National Throws Championships Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, in Lisle, Ill. During that event, Dixon will compete in the throws pentathlon, which includes hammer, shot put, javelin, discus and weight throw. He also plans to compete in the ultra weight pentathlon, which includes five weight throws ranging from 25 to 300 pounds.

In addition to competing against one another, Dixon and Arello have been fortunate

enough to compete against current and former national and world champions, as well as former Olympians.

“We all come from diverse backgrounds, but we all have the love of throwing,” Dixon said. “We help each other and cheer just as loud when a competitor throws a big throw, a bomb, or betters their personal best — or even breaks an American or world record.”

For Arello and Dixon, the biggest focus is making sure their bodies remain intact. The two throwers have to train their bodies differently now that they are older, acknowledging the simple fact that they don’t function the same way they once did.

Although Dixon hasn’t suffered a major injury, Arello has endured several during the past nine years — including muscle pulls, tendinitis, elbow and shoulder issues, pinched nerves and an inflamed Achilles, just to name a few.

“I just work around the injuries until they heal,” Arello said. “The throwing weights change every 10 years, so my goal is to keep my distances almost equal from the beginning of the age group until I graduate to the next.”

The throwing duo is slated to compete in five competitions throughout the country through this summer. Under Vince’s guidance, Arello and Dixon attempt to strike a balance between maximum effort and a limited amount of strain.

“You have to train smarter,” Vince said. “It’s a different challenge, but it’s ultimately about these guys. I’m just trying to the support the work that they do.”

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The Riverview boys and girls lacrosse teams will close out their inaugural regular season in the Ram Bowl when they play host to Cardinal Mooney. The girls will play at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.

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Four area track teams will put their best feet forward during the sixth annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational, at North Port High. Booker, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota all will be on hand during the 21team meet, which will begin at 3 p.m. with field events.

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Deanna Stevens, Lauren Disalvo and Rachel West will be honored when the Riverview softball team hosts North Port at 7 p.m. for its Senior Night. The game will mark the start of the final week of the regular season, as Riverview prepares for district play the following week.

Sarasota senior Nick Long and his Sailors teammates will travel to Braden River April 5.

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Caleb Streitmatter will help the Riverview boys lacrosse team close out the regular season April 5 versus Cardinal Mooney.

Cardinal Mooney’s Liam Hudson will help lead the Cougars to the sixth annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational April 1.

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Redeemer leads the way through Stations of the Cross Mayor Willie Shaw speaks during one of the stops for the Stations of the Cross.

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Church of the Redeemer invited members of the public to join in the re-creation of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

The walk began with approximately 200 followers in front of Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 but grew to more than 800 by the end of the route at Church of the Redeemer.

“They see the cross come by, and they’re attracted by it and join in,” said the Rev. Charleston Wilson.

The walk re-creates the path Christians believe Jesus took from his arrest to his death. As followers moved from station to station, they sang and recited Scripture.

The exercise included the traditional 14 stations, eight of which mark events recorded in the Gospels and six of which recognize events that occurred, according to tradition or legend.

“It’s important, because it makes the cross more present in our lives, and it reminds us the way of the cross our savior walked,” Wilson said. “The act of physically doing it reinforces what the cross means to us.”

At stops in along the route, local clergy and elected officials, including Mayor Willie Shaw and Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason, were invited to read Scripture to the crowd. The route concluded with a morning prayer on the lawn of Church of the Redeemer and an invitation for followers to join in a service.

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The Rev. Charleston Wilson bows his head during one of the songs.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason reads Scripture on one of the stops during the Stations of the Cross.

Christoph Moe leads the group walking down Main Street holding the wooden cross.

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COMMUNITY SARASOTA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP SPELLING BEE Runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowne’s Lab at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 Palm Ave. The Sarasota Young Professionals Group, a program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, hosts its first spelling competition. Prizes include a $100 Visa gift card, one-year YPG membership, a large jar of local honey and two tickets to Brew Thru SRQ. Tickets are $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers.

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REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF SARASOTA MEETING Starts at 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 S. East Ave. Kathy Dent, supervisor of elections in Sarasota County, will be honored for her years of service. Cost is $26. Reservations are required.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 3

MEN’S SENIOR CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Bobby Jones Golf Club, 1000 Circus Blvd.

The 21st annual Men’s Senior City Championship is open to any amateur male golfer who is at least 50 years old by tournament time. The 36-hole tournament is played on the British Course over two days. Registration is $145 and includes greens fees with a cart, refreshments and the awards dinner. Visit bobbyjonesgolfclub. com.

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SDA PICNIC AND OPEN HOUSE Runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Sarasota in Defense of Animals, 5649 Old Ranch Road. Explore the property and see the animals that roam the Sarasota in Defense of Animals sanctuary. Food and beverages will be provided by Daiquiri Deck. Admission is free.

Visit sdasarasota.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 4

POETRY READING Starts at 1 p.m. at Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Janet Davies impersonates Emily Dickinson as “The Belle of Amherst.” Admission is free. Call 861-1230.

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Registration is $25 for children ages 13 and younger; $35 for adults; and $80 for families (two adults with two children or one adult with three children). Contact Paula Clark at 388-4441, Ext. 357.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

SARASOTA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St. All Democrats are welcome to attend the monthly meeting for updates. Attendance is free. Visit sarasotadems.org.

ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY, APRIL 2

MOONLIGHT MOVIE Starts at sunset at Lido Beach.

The Sarasota Film Festival and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources present the Moonlight Movies 2016 season, which continues with “Dolphin Tale 2.” All Moonlight Movies are free and open to the public. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Visit sarasotafilmfestvial. com.

April 7, at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd., featuring comedian Keith Alberstadt. Tickets are $35. The golf tournament starts at 7:30 a.m.

April 8, at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd. Fore the Love of Habitat is the signature fundraising event of Habitat for Humanity Sarasota and raises funds to build affordable homes in the community. Tickets are $200 per person; $700 for a foursome. Tickets include admission to Comedy Night. Visit habitatsrq.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

JUST DESSERTS Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 E. Laurel St. Dine on dozens of desserts and wine selections to benefit Family Promise of Sarasota.

There will be live and silent auctions, along with live music. Tickets are $50; $600 for a VIP table for eight. Call 952-1800 or visit familypromiseofsarasota.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL MEET & GREET Runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Martha Catholic School, 4380

HEALTH SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 3

WHAT WOMEN WANT & LIFESTYLE WELLNESS EXPO Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Admission is a suggested $10 donation. Visit Sarasotaexpo.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

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home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Michael and Cynthia Lieberbaum of Fairfield, Conn., sold their home at 1201 Hillview Drive to Robert Taylor and Edith Cooper, of Greenwich, Conn., for $5.25 million. Built in 1950, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,732 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $78,200 in 1970.

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Ismail and Rihanna Kola, of Austin, Texas, sold their home at 612 Indian Beach Lane to Richard and Bridgette Clark, of Sarasota, for $3.05 million.

Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,963 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.92 million in 2011.

MAJESTIC BAY

Majestic Viking Properties LLC sold the Unit PH condominium at 258 Golden Gate Point to Robert Heiden, of Sarasota, for $2,475,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths and 3,850 square feet of living area. It last sold for $2 million in 2008.

SIESTA DRIVE

Rafael Pascale, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1400 Siesta Drive to Chickpea’s House LLC for $2.35 million. Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths, a pool and 3,031 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1.1 million in 2012.

1350 MAIN RESIDENTIAL

Shane and Monique Chalke, of Banner Elk, N.C., sold their Unit 1306 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Philip Johnson and Susan Quinn, of Sarasota, for $868,200. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,597 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 2012.

Thomas and Tracy Frascone, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1614 Anchorage St. to Albert and Melissa Rosati, of Oldsmar, for $850,000. Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,544 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $619,700 in 2015.

THE LANDINGS

Pat and Sally Wierzba, of Alberta, Canada, sold their home at 5152 Flicker Field Circle to Stephen and Mona Poyta, of Sarasota, for $775,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,935 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $460,000 in 2012.

THE LANDINGS TREEHOUSE

George and Miriam Pasternack, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 16 condominium at 1307 Landings Drive to Daniel and Letitia Schuman, of Sarasota, for $633,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,436 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2000.

GRAHAM HEIGHTS

Michael and Barbara Pollack, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1736 Irving St. to Sally Yanowitz, of Sarasota, for

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MARCH 14 -MARCH 18

$1.75 million Bay Island Shores James and Shirley Long, of Sarasota, sold their home at 899 Freeling Drive to Maurice and Terri Milikin, of Richmond, Va., for $1.75 million. Built in 1955, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,680 square feet of living area.

PALMER RANCH $855,000 Prestancia

Dennis and Jo Riley, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4126 Las Palmas Way to Arto Szabo, of Greenwich, Conn., for $855,000. Built in 1988, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,175 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $530,000 in 2000.

$560,000. Built in 1941, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,310 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $435,000 in 2013.

SUNSET TOWERS

Ray McPeters, trustee, of Venice, sold the Unit 607 condominium at 11 Sunset Drive

319 Ogden Street A4147458 $890,000 Rachel Berkun

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350 Tierra Mar Lane 3 A4149688 $874,900 Mary Jo Violett

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526 N Mac Ewen Drive A4136993 $755,000 Rosalie Phillips

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516 Tamiami S Trail 404 Nokomis/North Venice A4117978 $720,500 941-966-8000 Robert Moffatt & Peggy Wellman 941-374-0811

8307 Midnight Pass Road A4149728 $3,895,000 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

6911 Proctor Road A4148634 $650,000 Mackenzie Longueuil & Pat Mudgett

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915 Seaside Dr 511, Weeks 52-7 A4149647 $620,000 Kelly Mooney

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-587-8430

411 Huntridge Drive N5907785 $595,000 Susan Brooker

Venice 941-493-2500 941-223-6055

5440 Eagles Point Cir 101 A4149503 $569,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

4659 Chase Oaks Drive A4149569 $475,000 Elizabeth Van Riper

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$587,500 South Creek Paula Mottice, trustee, and Terrence Freeman, of Key West, sold the home at 1744 Island Way to Scott Choquette and Adrienne Gould-Choquette, of Osprey, for $587,500. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,371 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $303,800 in 1986.

NOKOMIS $690,000 Casey Cove

Joyce Clougherty, of Nokomis, sold the home at 909 Casey Cove Drive to Siesta Development Group LLC for $690,000. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,492 square feet of living area.

to John and Caralea Wennberg, of Hanover, N.H., for $550,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,420 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $405,000 in 2004.

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued for the week of March 14 through March 18, in order of dollar amounts.

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1633 S. Lodge Drive

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Russell Zimmermann

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1763 North Drive

Pool

John Leaf

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1389 Tangier Way

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William Gardel

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442 N. Shore Drive

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Vicki Lachman

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1716 Stapleton St.

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Lynn Purple

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3482 Flamingo Ave.

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Jeannie McDermott

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888 Blvd. of the Arts

Alterations

Patrick Gannon

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Re-roof

David Curran

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1912 Hibiscus St.

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Jeffrey Dash

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2430 Temple St.

Re-roof

Joseph Tutsock

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2922 Satsuma Drive

Renovations

John Wollard

$100,000

1818 Cockleshell Drive

Windows/Doors

Cornelius Callahan

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6022 Hollywood Blvd.

Pool/Spa/Deck

Gary Hoyt

$52,921

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Michael Mollod

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Alan King

$43,000

1522 N. Casey Key Road

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Haji Tehrani

$36,580

8544 Park Shore Lane

Re-roof

Jacqueline Steinbach $33,800

5257 Avenida Del Mare

Garage

Steven Grimm

$32,000

8398 Cypress Hollow Drive Re-roof

Patrick Emerson

$32,000

8648 Great Meadow Drive Re-roof

Mark Banovich

$29,950

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3133 Bay Shore Road A4135690 $2,995,000 Ann Martin & Joanna Benante

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-356-7717

1401 Westbrook Drive A4139537 $2,400,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-4873

420 Golden Gate Point 300A A4147076 $2,295,000 Sarah Macrae

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-587-1195

714 Siesta Key Circle A4146292 $1,995,000 Lenore Treiman

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-356-9642

3916 N Shell Road A4148156 $1,950,000 Nora Johnson

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-809-1700

300 S Pineapple Avenue PH3 A4149323 $1,949,000 Jonathan Abrams

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-232-2868

478 Oriskany Court A4112665 $1,699,000 Karen Cash Greco

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-504-6927

1833 N Lake Shore Drive A4148993 $1,500,000 Kim & Michael Ogilvie

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-376-1717

4619 Higel Avenue A4121604 $1,499,000 Veronika Bajtala

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-504-0307

3603 North Point 801 A4119458 $1,395,000 Diane Hager

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-918-1977

5084 Windward Avenue A4149600 $1,295,000 Drew Russell

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-993-3739

4953 Commonwealth Drive A4149303 $1,175,000 Stacy Hanan

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

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6424 Midnight Pass Road 10 Siesta Key A4125045 $245,000 941-349-3444 Christy Neff & Kristine Niehaus 941-914-0896 & 941-376-4950

1257 S Portofino Drive 37 A4149434 $225,000 Karen Chandler

1124 N Lake Shore Drive A4122942 $5,300,000 Linda Dickinson & Kim Ogilvie

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

3101 Homasassa Road A4149442 $274,900 Kristine Niehaus

3124 Windrush Bourne 10 A4148519 $239,000 Judy Nimz

4513 Tournament Boulevard A4149487 $205,900 Donna Portale

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-376-4950

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-374-0196

Sarasota 941-966-8000 716-308-8189

2763 Phoenix Palm Terrace D5910843 $247,500 Marybeth Tvaroch

3224 Ringwood Meadow 67 A4144537 $234,900 Bill Weed, PA

3608 Ponce De Leon Boulevard N5906976 $164,900 Katie Malloy

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Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-928-9997

North Port 941-485-5421 941-468-2483

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THE VILLAS AT EAGLES POINT

Georges Chauvet and Sheira Smith, of Quebec, Canada, sold their Unit 1713 condominium at 1713 Starling Drive to Michael and Barbara Pollack, of Collegeville, Pa., for $526,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,172 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $375,000 in 2011.

THE VILLAS ON LAUREL

American Momentum Bank sold the Unit 3 condominium at 1685 Laurel St. to Rachel Fowler, of Sarasota, for $465,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,667 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $334,700 in 2015.

PELICAN COVE

Catherine Reich, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 186 condominium at 1515 Pelican Point Drive to Stephen MacDonald and Priscilla Derven, of High Falls, N.Y., for $390,000. Built in 1978, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,474 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $214,000 in 1998.

Wendy Hunter, trustee, sold the Unit 225 condominium at 1623 Pelican Cove Road to Raymond and Yang Sun Lane, of Sarasota, for $245,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,613 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $112,000 in 1993.

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sold the home at 1732 Shoreland Drive to FSKS Construct LLC for $390,000. Built in 1954, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,076 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $365,000 in 2004.

sold their home at 2920 Wood St. to Lisa N. Berger LLC for $273,500. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,599 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $119,900 in 2015.

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Norman and Janis Welte sold their home at 3806 Easton St. to Virginia Heron, of Sarasota, for $335,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,703 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $150,000 in 1990.

Stewart and Marla Wade, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3008 Woodpine Lane to Joseph Knisell, of Sarasota, for $260,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,623 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $119,000 in 2011.

Gerald Callaio and Thomas Witmer, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1677 Devonshire Lane to Elixir For You LLC for $300,000. Built in 1949, it has one bedroom, one bath and 598 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $78,000 in 2000.

James and Terry Hunt and Chad Hunt, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2921 Woodpine Court to Joseph and Sheila Sneperger, of Sarasota, for $206,400. Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,080 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $55,900 in 1979.

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Kim Schwartzkopf, of Sarasota, sold her home at 3216 Vinoy Place to John and Terri Meredith, of Sarasota, for $295,000. Built in 1969, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,751 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $151,900 in 2001.

Steven Ruhle and David Skaggs, of Cranston, R.I., sold their home at 3155 Rose St. to Suzanne Stearns, of Sarasota, for $279,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths and 2,213 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $186,000 in 2015.

GREENBRIAR HOMES

James Ferlita and Sharon Anderson, of Eagle Point, Ore.,

Just in Time Properties Inc. sold the home at 2472 Temple St. to Tho and Tracy Pham, of Sarasota, for $255,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,344 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $153,000 in 2015.

FRANCES CARLTON

Susan Rauen, of Fox River Grove, Ill., sold her Unit 104 condominium at 1221 N. Palm Ave. to Cynthia Eley, of Sarasota, for $245,000. Built in 1928, it has one bedroom, one bath and 682 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $202,000 in 2003.

BELLEVUE TERRACE

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west Florida Inc. sold the home at 3037 Alta Vista St. to Danny and Darlene Fry, of Goshen, Ind., for $221,000. Built in 1958, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,493 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $135,000 in January.

SARASOTA SURF AND RACQUET CLUB

Donna Muller, of Quebec, Canada, sold the Unit 306 condominium at 5920 Midnight Pass Road to Mary Fox, of Needham, Mass., for $670,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,352 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $240,000 in 1997.

HIBISCUS PARK

Colin Boyle and Susan Montgomery sold their home at 2153 Sunnyside Place to Jerry and Mary Ayres, of Sarasota, for $215,000. Built in 1953, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,416 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $115,000 in 2001.

OUR HOUSE AT THE BEACH

Rita Mousavi, trustee, of Naperville, Ill., sold the Unit A-601 condominium at 1001 Beach Road to Jon Bruggeman, of St. Paul, Minn., for $565,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,204 square feet of living area.

GULF GATE WOODS

Helen Cihlar, of Sarasota, sold her home at 7425 Mariana Drive to David and Lorraine Durinzi, of Sarasota, for $210,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,699 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $69,000 in 1979.

EXCELSIOR BEACH TO BAY

E. Jane Van Fossen sold the Unit 205 condominium at 6287 Midnight Pass Road to Michael Klosson and Cristine Quan To, trustees, of Tustin, Calif., for $365,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,469 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $146,000 in 1985.

CENTRAL PARK

Jerry and Denise Wilterding, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 106 condominium at 850 S. Tamiami Trail to Francine Daley, of Brigantine, N.J., for $208,000. Built in 1997, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 980 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $157,000 in 2004.

MIDNIGHT COVE II

James and Lorriann Lazarowicz, of Grandville, Mich., sold their Unit 214 condominium at 1800 Midnight Cove II Place to Carl Terwilliger and Leatha Terwilliger, trustees, and Debora Rike, of Davison, Mich., for $325,000.

Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths and 860 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $265,000 in 2000.

GULF GATE

Richard and Silke Pemberton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6615 Markridge Place to Lucia Howell, trustee, of Sarasota, for $203,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,449 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $107,000 in 2012.

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The Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers reserve the right to classify and edit copy, or to reject or cancel an advertisement at any time. Corrections after first insertion only. *All ads are subject to the approval of the Publisher. *It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

Announcements

ESTATE SALE Friday April 1 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m.

7528 Biltmore Dr. - Gulf Gate Woods

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

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2 TICKETS for Sarasota Orchestra April 2, Anu Tali conducting. $25 each. 361-7183.

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 BATTERY BACKUP, $50. Baby carrier, $35. Both new. 941-321-0298.

KENMORE SEARS French 2 Door Bisque Fridge H2O/Ice Dispense. $130.00. 941-925-1074.

MICROWAVE: 30” G.E., over range, almond, new, asking $100 firm. 941-924-5673.

REFRIGERATOR: WHITE Whirlpool, 18/cu.ft. with ice maker, excellent condition, $150. Call 941-922-6859.

TORCH LAMP: adjustable, black and gold, $25.

Coleman inflatable twin mattresses, $20/ea.

941-923-4872.

DINING TABLE & 2 chairs. Removable center board, 59" X 42", $65. (941) 924−5093.

JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL Bath, costs $2,400. Sell $199. Faucet, Hand Shower extra. (941)966−3261.

Antiques/Collectibles 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 For Sale 1987 CORVETTE Convertible: white with white top, red leather interior, only 28,600 miles.

Everything original, pristine condition, 5.7L V8, $15,500. 703-869-0394 in Sarasota.

2005 JEEP Rangler X: 57,500 miles, soft top, new tires and rims, lifted, $16,500. 407-929-9569.

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 Reduced: Longboat Key, Unit-2124. $269/mo. 6/month minimum. Or for Sale $18,969. 708-267-6704.

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Jewelry, sterling, Rosenthal, Wedgwood, Beleek, Murano glass, Bllenko glass, cut & pressed glass, mid century dining set, sofa, chairs & tables, antique candle stand, bookcases, dressers, wardrobe, twin beds, cloisonné, lacquer boxes, service plates, cameras, binoculars, steins, boxes, vintage & other clothing, art supplies, lots of original watercolors and an oil painting, sewing collectibles, rugs, art books, art supplies, dolly, gas camp grill, projector, & much more.

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Pix: estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure

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Marina’s Skin Care Treatments, Rosemary’s Skin Care or Vicki’s Hair Styling

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Please call John Carl Medi Spa at: 941-330-8000

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

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

Call: 955-4888 Email: classified@yourobserver.com Online: www.yourobserver.com

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Condos/Apts. For Rent

ESTATE SALE Friday, April 1 - 8:45a.m. -2p.m.

5030 Sandy Beach Ave. - Siesta Key

Long time resident with beautiful antiques and accessories: 2 old oil paintings, set of Royal Copenhagen Seagull Pattern china, set of sterling flatware, yellow Fostoria stemware, wrought iron patio set, pair of nodder figurines, Steuben Glass, Lalique nude figure, Chintz dishes, St. Claire lamp, French wall clock, metal wall sculpture, mahogany Federal style drop leaf table and living room table, oil lamps, coral & seashells, queen bed, wicker dresser, brass wall sculpture, rattan coffee table, wall pockets, champleve lamp, trundle bed, stereo, records, bike & more.

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Pix: estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure ESTATE SALE: Saturday, April 9th - 8a.m.-2p.m., Sunday, April 10th, 9a.m.-12noon. Lakewood Ranch County Club - La Cantera, 13518 Matanzas Place, Lakewood Ranch 34202 (off University Parkway). Baby grand piano, master bedroom and additional furniture, dining room set, Arc Trainer, electronic AV equipment, sleeper sofa, recliners, leather chairs, outdoor furniture, desks, kitchenette, pool /ping pong table, accessories.

Merchandise Wanted

ASHTON LAKES: 2BR/2BA +den, cathedral ceilings, washer/dryer, 2 pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, 1 car garage. Close to Siesta Key. Yearly lease. $1400/mo., first, last, security deposit. No pets. 941-966-8826, 941-228-3946.

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UNIVERSITY /HONORE Townhouse: 3BR/3BA, tiled throughout, granite, S.S. appliances, 1 car garage, parking, gym, pool, tennis, gated. Available immediately. $1650/per mo. First +security. Call 941-378-7851.

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Homes For Rent HEATHER WOOD LANE villa at the Meadows, furnished 2BR/2BA, with golf course view, attached garage, cable FIOS ready, minutes to downtown and UTC Mall. 6/mos. Available Nov. to May. $2400/mo. 516-448-6190.

THE MEADOWS: 2BR/2BA, garage, 2 lanais, golf course view. Washer, dryer, cable and internet ready. Unfurnished. Near downtown and UTC Mall.

Annual lease, $1425/mo. +utilities. Available June 2016. Non-smoking. 516-448-6190.

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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.

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

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

Musical Instruments

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

WANTED: GUITARS, Drums, Violins, Trumpets, Saxophones, Orchestra, Keyboards. Any Musical Instrument. Any Condition, CA$H. Free Pick-Up. 941.962.1333.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: Bay Oaks Estates, Osprey 34229. April 2nd, 8a.m.-1p.m. Route 41 to Preymore to Bay Oaks.

Team Up Today With Classifieds 941-955-4888

WEST OF TRAIL: Grove Street. 2479/sq.ft. Bright, open, newer upscale home. 3BR/2BA. Many built-ins, walk to Southside Elementary, shops & restaurants, 5 min. to Siesta Key. $3550/mo.

Call 941-926-2915.

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THE SARASOTA /SIESTA KEY Thursday, March 31, 2016

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

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

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

Vacant Buildable Lots: Sarasota from $65,000$1,500,000.

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.

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Sarasota Villa, 2BR/2BA on Golf Course, updated, $149,900.

Auto Transport

Sarasota House, renovated 3BR/2BA, carport, $239,900.

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

*Call for Details. Most listings are Pet Friendly.

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AIR CONDITIONING

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

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MRS. MAIDS. Detailed & dependable cleaning services for your residence. Enjoy freedom from housecleaning. Flexible scheduling. Bonded and Insured. For free estimates, call 941-400-3175.

SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL! - 3/hrs. for $50.

New customers only. Bonded & Insured. Family operated. Call Rachelle, 941-345-2586.

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I speak English, not â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geekâ&#x20AC;?! (941) 323-2363 www.FLMacTutor.com

Health Services PAIN ELIMINATION. Hands free. Tuesday, April 12 2016, 6-7p.m. In the Adult building next to Grace Church, 8000 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Florida 34241. Let me get rid of your aches and pains on the spot. $10 Participation Fee. A portion of that will be donated to a local charity. Please RSVP by email to: heidipainelimination@yahoo.com

ATTORNEY

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(Just around the corner Next to Beneva Flowers)

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Residential Concrete Specialist Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

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.

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Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured Lic. #25393

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

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Home Services OFFERING HOUSE SITTING SERVICES - long term. Professional, responsible, mature woman, excellent local references. 802-488-0058.

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

Adult Care Services

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

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Longboat Key Condo with boat lift 10,000/lbs.

Wonderful views of Bay on Canal close to ICW, $375,000.

2BR/1.5BA: SIESTA GULF FRONT. UPDATED CONDO WITH AMAZING VIEWS, LUXURIOUS POOL AREA, TENNIS, GYM, OUTDOOR GRILL. $4000 per month. Call (941)416â&#x2C6;&#x2019;4123. www.sunrealestate.org

Cleaning

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Longboat Key villa: pool, beach, 2BR/2BA +den, boat dock, furnished, $300,000.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling MASTER CRAFTSMAN. 20 Years experience in remodeling. Residential and Commercial. Licensed & Insured. Call Joe Davis, 941-929-3000. Thank you Sarasota for all your business. Have a great 2016!

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

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

Carpentry 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.

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Also Laying Stone

Reasonable Prices

Licensed & Insured

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Free Estimates

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West of Trail Home on Deep water yacht basin.

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

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals PEPPERTREE BAY: 2BR/2BA Bayside Townhouse. Annual, Semi, Monthly; furnished, no pets, $2400/mo., subject to lease. Gulfside Midrise: 2BR/2BA, monthly, furnished, off season rates, $3500/mo. Amenities include pool, tennis, exercise room, private beach. 941-374-9133 Realtor, Lisa Beach.

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BUYERS - Call to see if you qualify for $2500+ towards your closing costs.

941-726-2677

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HEALTH & FITNESS

HOME SERVICES

Dr. Kyle W. Doan, DC 941-957-8148

Same day appointments available

$25 Initial Chiropractic Exam & First Treatment. Offer Exp. 5/1/16 201654

24 years of experience

Sliding Glass Door Repair

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Starts at just $30/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Family Owned and Operated Serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties

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IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLER/DESIGNER

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A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007 199146

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STEVE PANEBIANCO H R S 966-5094

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A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY

Licensed/Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

with Service Directory

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HOME SERVICES

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• Repairs • Remodels • Installs • • Drains & Sewers • Cleaning • Repiping •

Disposal Special

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Licensed & Insured

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199085

WINDOWS

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GULF GATE ROOFING INC. 38 Years Experience

941-228-9850

Joe Murray, Owner

Fully Insured

State Licensed Contractor #CCC057066

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Window washing & Pressure cleaning

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Renovations

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Prestancia | 4079 Las Palmas Way | $1,295,000

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Casey Key | 507 Casey Key | $5,945,000

Myakka River Trails | 800 N River Road | $2,395,000

Cherokee Park | 1600 N Lodge Drive | $1,945,000

AQUA | 280 Golden Gate Point, 3 | $5,495,000

The Oaks Clubside | 419 Walls Way | $1,845,000

Orchid Trace | 6580 Wild Orchid Lane | $1,299,000

Osprey Harbor Village | 14021 Bellagio Way, 401 | $1,295,000

West of Trail | 1410 Lasula Court | $897,000

Bayside | Lot 36 Masthead | $850,000

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Deer Creek | 8612 Woodbriar Drive | $629,000

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The Oaks Clubside | 931 Blue Heron | $2,599,000

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