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Bayfront planners wanted Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is preparing for a new group to take the lead. PAGE 3 YOUR TOWN

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Mermaid washes onshore at Lido Beach

Siesta Key merchants seek trolley plans

On the lookout Students explore the sea at Selby Gardens’ Camp Lookout.

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Could an open-air trolley system alleviate traffic woes on Siesta Key?

Don’t adjust your screen — or paper. That’s a mermaid you see perched on the rocks at Lido Beach.

This redheaded, greentailed, purple-clamshell-braclad mermaid who surfaced Friday afternoon isn’t a character from your favorite Disney movie. She’s 13-yearold Belle Babcock, who has her own Disney princess cosplay business. Babcock, who purchases and also creates her own costumes, delights in taking her princess personas to the public.

She can be spotted out and about during the summer dressed as Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.”

“I just like being Ariel, and I think making little kids smile is a lot of fun,” Babcock said.

She even sings lyrics from “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World.”

Her favorite part of dressing up as Ariel: the hair.

“I love her red hair, and I love how bubbly she is,” Babcock said.

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2016 2015 Lido Beach 64 53 Siesta Key 196 260 Casey Key 911 673 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS:

2016 2015 Lido Beach 65 86 Siesta Key 640 278 Casey Key 1,388 583 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory

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As traffic issues continue to vex Siesta Key residents and businesses, the Siesta Key Village Association is making another bid to bring trolleys to the Key. The organization is meeting with Sarasota County Area Transportation July 7 to discuss the possibility of an open-air trolley service on Siesta Key. Though the project is still in its preliminary stages, SCAT will look into applying for grants to fund the project.

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Anthony Varone scoops up Sarasota Bay marine life in his net at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Camp Lookout.

City grows with new budget With property values rising, the city of Sarasota seeks to improve parks, planning and public safety. SEE PAGE 9

Emily Walsh named Observer publisher.

SEE PAGE 6 A+E The New Play Festival offers feedback to playwrights.

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“I don’t think it’s an option anymore. It’s a must-do thing.”

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$338,660

Additional funds proposed in the 2016-17 city budget to increase the Sarasota Police Department’s level of service. SEE PAGE 9

135

Number of homes included in the revised plans for Payne Park Village.

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238

Number of homes included in the original approval for Payne Park Village.

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$289 million

Preliminary 2016-17 county general fund operating budget, a 4.3% increase from last year.

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n Regular City Commission meeting — 2:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.

Russell Matthes, Siesta Key Village Association board member, on a potential Siesta Key trolley service. READ MORE ON PAGE 5

Leadership Florida honors Ringling trustees Ringling College library fundraisers Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton were recognized with the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award Friday in Orlando for their work in the Sarasota community.

Leadership Florida, a statewide organization of leaders actively engaged in serving Florida, hosted its annual meeting last week at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Norton and Johnson are both Ringling College of Art and Design trustees and have each served terms as chairwoman.

They are the co-chairwomen of the fundraising committee that worked to secure money for the college’s $16 million campus library project.

The 48,000-squarefoot library is scheduled to open in August.

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Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.

Pollo Tropical plans midtown location

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Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton helped lead the Ringling College library fundraising campaign.

Less than five months after filing plans for its first restaurant in Sarasota, Pollo Tropical has targeted another location in the area.

The chain plans to open a 3,600-square-foot restaurant on South Tamiami Trail at the site formerly occupied by Square 1 Burgers, according to preliminary documents filed with the city Tuesday. The property at 1737 S. Tamiami Trail is across U.S. 41 from Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

In February, the Caribbean-inspired restaurant filed permits with Sarasota County to replace the Shell station at Sarasota Crossings, the shopping center at the northeast corner of the Fruitville Road and Honore Avenue.

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PLAN OF ACTION For more than two years, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 asked residents what they wanted for the city’s bayfront.

Now a new group is tasked with creating a plan to make it happen.

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ine individuals will be responsible for overseeing the creation of a master plan for the redevelopment of 42 acres of city-owned bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

The makeup of that group is still to be determined, but on Wednesday, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 shared its proposed structure for an organization that will take control of the ongoing planning effort for the public land.

This is the next big step for Sarasota Bayfront 20:20. Since early 2014, the group has worked on a big-picture community consensus regarding the future of the bayfront, enlisting 52 member organizations in support of the same goal. By September, the reins will be handed to a group that will drill down to specifics regarding site planning, funding and long-term management.

After a February update in front of the City Commission, Patterson Foundation President Debra Jacobs contacted Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber to assist with the process of building the planning organization. Jacobs put Klauber in touch with Richard Hays, a facilitator who has guided the discussion on this topic.

For the past 10 weeks, a small group has met twice a week to 50 Central: 180 feet

refine the structure of the planning organization and recommend a series of bylaws. That group includes: n Jon Thaxton, senior vice president for community investment with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; n Shaun Merriman, president and CEO of Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida and chairman of the Van Wezel Foundation board of directors; n Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the Sarasota Orchestra; and n Bob Easterle, former chairman of the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations.

Klauber outlined the details that have been determined thus far. The nine-member board will be responsible for hiring a project manager and a professional planning organization to help produce a formal master plan for the bayfront land, ideally within the next 18 months. The group will have a $2.5 million budget to complete its work, with fundraising already underway.

The planning organization will also work closely with a “resource team,” a fluid group of stakeholders that will include Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 representatives as well as city officials. The planning organization will voluntarily operate in the sunshine, and public input will continue to guide the process.

“In every step of the way, as the planning board makes decisions, they’re going to have to make sure they align with the visions and principles of Bayfront 20:20,” Klauber said.

Klauber said representatives from six Sarasota community foundations met to help facilitate the creation of the planning organization, submitting suggestions for potential board members as well. Hays said the group started

with a list of around 70 candidates. The goal is to select board members who won’t necessarily be tied to any one stakeholder on the bayfront.

“We want them focused on the benefit of the Sarasota community, not the benefit of a particular entity,” Hays said. “I think you’ll find it’s a very neutral but very talented board.”

Bayfront stakeholders will still have a voice thanks to the resource team. Visit Sarasota President Virginia Haley said Bayfront 20:20 leaders want to avoid the pitfalls of the failed 2007 planning effort for the same city-owned land.

“There were a lot of beginning charrettes, particularly with the leaseholders, but then those conversation stopped,” Haley said.

“Each of the leaseholders, they have visions for their future and where they want to go, and that needs to be pulled into the discussion.”

Once a final list of board members is compiled, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 will present its plans to the City Commission for approval. Although the city offered supportive feedback for the planning organization in February, the commission requested the incorporation of a city staff and advisory board member into that organization in March. On Wednesday, Klauber said there is a spot reserved for a city representative.

Although there is still a long way to go, if the work proceeds according to plan, there could be a concrete long-term vision for a long-underused portion of Sarasota’s bayfront by early 2018.

“That’s a goal,” Klauber said.

“We hope we can complete that work in that time, and from what we’ve seen — bringing in national or international planners like that — that’s fairly realistic.”

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RESOURCE TEAM PROJECT MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING FIRM PLANNING STRUCTURE Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders have arranged the structure of the proposed planning organization to allow for the participation of professional planners as well as the general public.

Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber said the goal is to enable stakeholders, represented by the resource team, to aid both the board of directors and the project leader as necessary.

When the professional planning organization presents a final master plan for the bayfront land, the planning group will be dissolved, ceding power to a new entity responsible for overseeing construction.

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lthough the Sarasota Orchestra doesn’t expect to finish its facility planning process until later this year, the organization has reached out to the city to learn just how tall a new concert hall could be.

Van Wezel: 83 feet

In April, attorney Dan Bailey sent a letter to city staff asking to confirm the maximum height of a new building on the bayfront.

Although a view corridor easement restricts the height of new buildings east of U.S. 41 near the

Palm Avenue parking garage: 69 feet

Bayfront view corridor height limit: 51 feet

Van Wezel to 45 feet above FEMA flood elevation, an exemption could allow the orchestra build more than twice that.

Staff confirmed the easement agreement allows for one additional structure, used primarily for the performing arts, which may be up to 90 feet above the minimum FEMA elevation. The city code allows the structure another 9 feet in nonhabitable architectural features.

The orchestra’s facility plans likely won’t become public until the fall at the earliest, but for now, here’s how that maximum height compares to other structures around the city.

Unconditional Surrender: 26 feet

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Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange are confident the city’s decision to reject the store’s plans for expansion won’t hold up to legal scrutiny — but they’re not certain the dispute will be settled in a timely manner.

As a result, the nonprofit consignment shop is evaluating the possibility of relocating from its home at 539 S. Orange Ave. “Given what the City Commission decided and the actions the City Commission has taken, the Woman’s Exchange is going to have to start looking at its options for moving the business,” attorney Robert Lincoln said.

Lincoln has represented the store as Laurel Park residents challenged plans to expand onto the property at 526 Rawls Ave. In April, the City Commission reversed staff’s decision to issue a building permit for that project, ruling that a loading area on Rawls was not compatible with the residential neighborhood.

On June 20, the City Commission adopted a resolution formally rejecting the expansion. Once that resolution is signed, the Woman’s Exchange has 30 days to challenge the city’s interpretation of the code — which Lincoln says the organization intends to do.

City Attorney Robert Fournier has recommended a series of code changes that he believes would

entitle the Woman’s Exchange to move ahead with plans for expansion without including the loading area on Rawls Avenue. In addition to clarifying the code, Fournier suggested those changes would make it difficult for the Woman’s Exchange to argue the city was not willing to accommodate an expansion onto Rawls.

“I think it would help the city out legally, as well as be fair to the owners of (adjacent Rawls Avenue) properties to let them know your expectations with regard to access,” Fournier said at the June 20 commission meeting.

In addition to appealing the specific decision on expansion, Lincoln said the Woman’s Exchange could also file a suit seeking to nullify portions of the code it believes the commission improperly interpreted.

As the legal battle continues, the shop will look for a new home that can better accommodate the growing business. Lincoln encouraged the city to move quickly in its efforts to facilitate the expansion at the existing location — or else the Orange Avenue property could soon find a new owner.

“If that happens and it all works out before the lawsuits or changes in the code can take effect and change the situation, that’s going to end up being what happens,” Lincoln said. “Frankly, the most likely scenario is that the existing building will be redeveloped.”

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According to a letter posted on the SKVA’s website, the organization is pitching two routes with a connecting tram.

One route would run from Southgate Mall to Siesta Key Village, then to Siesta Key Beach before returning to the mall.

Another line would run from Gulf Gate Mall to the commercial area around Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road before heading to Siesta Key Beach. The tram would connect Siesta Key Village and the Stickney Point area.

The idea isn’t new. In fact, it’s at least 15 years old, but funding issues have historically hindered the county from moving forward with plans.

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anymore,” Matthes said. “It’s a must-do thing.”

Yet there are some who think the traffic on the Key make the possibility of a trolley impractical.

Siesta Key Free Rides owner Jerry Aluisio thinks the congestion will keep trolleys from running on time, prompting potential riders to opt for the free-ride services on the island instead.

There are already two SCAT buses running routes on the key, and Aluisio thinks that should be the extent of the county’s involvement.

“If there was a market for it, it would be handled with free enterprise,” Aluisio said.

There have been attempts at starting privately owned trolleys on Siesta Key. Matthes owned a scheduled trolley in partnership with SKVA from 2005 to 2008.

He says it wasn’t a lack of interest that caused him to suspend his service, but rather a lack of county support in terms of signage and access to pick-up areas.

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Jonny’s Free Beach Rides driver Dave Catalfino drives a golf cart down Ocean Boulevard. Owner Mike LePore thinks the point-to-point service gives the free rides an advantage over a trolley.

Siesta Key Best Western owner Mike LePore ran a trolley from 2010 to 2011. After closing that operation due to a lack of use, LePore bought Jonny’s Free Beach Rides. He has owned the business for two years and doesn’t see the demand for any more mass transit options.

“There have been lots of attempts at different transportation options out there, and the ones that have been the most successful have been the free rides,” LePore said.

But SKVA cites successful trolleys in nearby communities like Clearwater and Fort Myers as evidence the service could be a practical solution to Siesta’s traffic woes.

“For some reason, it’s a puzzle this county can’t seem to figure out, but I think they just need to ask some folks in other counties,” SKVA Vice President Mark Smith said.

Smith is hopeful the proposal will gain more traction this time.

He sees a growing need for a sustainable solution to the key’s traffic issues with the addition of more nearby mainland projects like Benderson Development’s Siesta Promenade.

“We have the free rides and the pedicabs, which are great, but we really need something that’s more formalized,” Smith said.

Sun Ride Pedicabs owner and SKVA board member Glen Cappetta isn’t worried about how a trolley may impact his business.

He thinks the addition is long overdue.

“If the county wants to take what they have, this gem, and develop it into a world-class island paradise, the trolley is the next logical step,” Cappetta said.

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Emily Walsh named publisher of Observers She will oversee Observer Media Group’s Sarasota-Manatee newspapers and website.

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Emily Walsh, chief digital officer for the Observer Media Group Inc., has been named publisher of the company’s four Sarasotabased newspapers, magazines and website.

Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh — Emily Walsh’s father — announced her appointment to the company’s staff at its recent annual employee meeting.

Effective immediately, the younger Walsh, 36, will serve as publisher of the East County Observer, Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Siesta Key Observer, Season magazine, LWR Life magazine and YourObserver. com. She will also continue to head up the company’s overall digital strategy and operations.

Emily Walsh, a 15-year employee at the company, is succeeding her mother, Lisa Walsh, as part of a succession plan in the familyowned business. Matt and Lisa Walsh, along with Lisa’s parents, David and Ruth Beliles, started the company 21 years ago when they purchased the Longboat Observer.

Lisa Walsh will continue as vice president of the company, serving as a mentor for her daughter in Sarasota and sharing oversight with Matt Walsh of the company’s 10 newspapers, six websites

OBSERVER MEDIA GROUP INC. Observer Media Group Inc.’s publications include: n The East County Observer, Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Siesta Key Observer; Season magazine and LWR Life; n Plant City Times & Observer; n West Orange Times & Observer, Windermere Observer; n Palm Coast Observer, Ormond Beach Observer; and n Business Observer.

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“When Emily started with the company 15 years ago, she expected it to be a part-time gig, allowing her to earn enough money to move to New York City,” said Matt Walsh. “But much to our surprise, and hers, Emily fell in love with the business.

“With Lisa and me crossing the 60-age barrier a couple of years ago; with the rapid changes in the media industry; and with Emily’s well-rounded experience and accomplishments, we think Emily has earned the position and that it’s time to start making a transition,” said Matt Walsh.

The younger Walsh started in the company as a photographer for the Longboat Observer’s Black Tie social section. From there, she became Black Tie editor and later

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editor of the newspaper’s Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment sections and then moved to the sales side of the company’s Sarasota-based papers as an advertising sales executive.

In 2009, Walsh directed the company’s launch of YourObserver.com and continued to oversee the company’s digital efforts. Since 2010, the Local Media Association, an organization of more than 2,500 newspapers in North America, repeatedly has ranked YourObserver.com in

the top three of Best Community Websites, Best Layout and Design and Best Overall Local News Sites in its Digital Media Contest.

In 2013, Walsh headed up the company’s launch of a digital marketing and advertising agency, Digital Observer Media.

In 2015, it won a Gold ADDY and Best in Show ADDY from the adFed Suncoast American Advertising Awards for its work on the Seminole Pride Noble website.

Walsh’s involvement in the newspaper industry includes

currently serving as chairwoman of the Local Media Association Foundation Board of Directors.

In 2012, Editor & Publisher magazine named her one of “25 Under 35: The Next Generation of Publishing Leaders” in America.

Walsh also has been active in the community, most notably as a chairwoman of fundraising events for nonprofit charities. Over the past 15 years, she co-chaired the UnGala Gala for the John and Mable Ringling Museum (twice) and has chaired or co-chaired events for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Goodwill Industries, the Community AIDS Network, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center and NARSAD, a national mental-health organization.

She currently is serving a twoyear term as chairwoman of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens board of trustees; serves on the board of Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center; serves on the Ringling College Library Association board of directors as Town Hall chair 2018; and serves as a regional director of the Calusa chapter of Leadership Florida.

She also previously served two years as a director of NARSAD. At age 26, Emily was one of the youngest recipients in Girls Inc.’s history to receive the “She Knows Where She Is Going” award.

“Emily not only bleeds Observer red,” said Matt Walsh. “She loves this community. She is the right person to help our Observer colleagues take our company to the next level.”

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The U.K.’s vote to exit the EU comes at a propitious time. As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our independence, Brexit reminds us of the meaning of liberty.

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The following are the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence, adopted unanimously on July 4, 1776, by the 13 American colonies:

MATT WALSH

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ome readers, and some of my colleagues, tell me: Don’t comment on national and international issues. We’re local, they say.

They also say, “You make our advertisers mad.”

Yeah, OK. But every year, when Independence Day approaches, the patriotic urge is too great. Stories about our nation’s founding are important. Sometimes we reprint the Declaration of Independence. Everyone should read it … every year. We also publish our annual special section, “Spirit of America.”

All of this is with the intention of reminding ourselves of who we are, how we came to be and of our nation’s founding principles. And all of this needs to be repeated — again and again. It’s essential to the preservation and flourishing of our heritage, culture and liberty.

This year, the Independence Day story is in real time. And just as it did in 1776, this year’s story involves Great Britain and the United States.

They are central characters in an overarching drama, except that this year, they are separate players with separate, albeit similar, circumstances.

You might say the events of each nation may turn out to be what popular author Malcolm Gladwell would call the “tipping point” — that moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold and dramatically changes the trajectory of events. Or, as historian-author Jon Meacham said in a speech last weekend at the Leadership Florida annual meeting at Walt Disney Resort: When Thomas Jefferson sat in his revolving Windsor chair in 1776 in the upstairs parlor in Philadelphia to write the Declaration of Independence, “he was creating the embodiment of huge cultural trends.”

Jefferson penned in that room not only the summary of preceding decades of events and relations with the Motherland and its King, but he crystallized what became the fundamental premise of American life, then and thereafter: We have the right to create our own destiny.

That is Brexit. And, to a degree, that is Trump, or perhaps more precisely, the Trump movement.

Brits and Americans are reaffirming they want back the right to create — and control — their own destiny.

Indeed, how wonderful it would be if, on the 240th anniversary of the Colonists proclaiming their independence and every man’s inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, every American would step back and soak in the profound statement British voters sent June 23 to exit the European Union.

Fraser Nelson, editor of Spectator, clearly illustrated in the Wall Street Journal the impetus behind the Brexit vote through the words of Michael Gove, Britain’s justice secretary.

Gove said he constantly dealt with edicts and regulations framed by the bureaucrats in the European Union in Brussels. Gove said these were rules

“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

“We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,

and regulations “that he doesn’t want and can’t change. These were rules that no one in Britain asked for, rules promulgated by officials whose names Brits don’t know, people whom they never elected and cannot remove from office. Yet they become the law of the land.”

Oh, what a familiar tune.

Here in the United States, of course, under the auspices of a despot-like president and the entrenched, selfserving Congress, the unelected, unaccountable rule makers go by acronyms of EPA, IRS, SEC, OSHA and the Departments of Labor, Justice, Health and Human Services, Education and on and on. They are our Brussels, making rules and laws that constrict your freedoms, as if you’re being body-wrapped in a rope.

And increasingly, America’s producers and silent middle class — those whose wealth is confiscated to fund our own Brussels — are feeling helpless and angry, unable to stop these runaway government takers from burrowing ever deeper into our lives.

These conditions in the U.K. and here at home have parallels with what Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence wrote of the British king’s “history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”

Mind you, neither Brussels nor our own federal government has risen to the ultimate obscene levels of King George during the 1700s. As of now, neither EU President Jean-Claude Juncker nor President Obama has gone so far as to send “swarms of Officers to … eat out their substance,” as Jefferson described. Nor have they sent into Britain or the U.S. “large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages …”

But if you read down the list of Jefferson’s 27 egregious charges against the king, many of them resemble actions that have been executed against citizens in the U.K. and U.S. over the past decade and longer.

Remember the North Carolina convenience store operator from whom

laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”

the IRS snatched — unannounced — $107,000 from his bank account because his niece made cash deposits that exceeded federal limits? You could fill a book of “usurpations.”

Millions of Americans and Brits are today’s Howard Beales — mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.

On top of the usurpations, in both countries, out-of-control and lawless immigration is provoking equal anger and frustration.

The EU’s immigration laws became such an illogical, open-border system that it wiped out any hope of immigrants assimilating and accepting the culture, mores and values of their new homes. It was as if a foreign guest moved into your home and brazenly rejected your family’s habits, customs and traditions. Brexiteers said: Enough. We are Brits; we want to remain Brits; we want control of our borders and our country.

Americans have similar sentiments. As a nation of immigrants, we welcome them. But the message of the “Trumpians” is: Immigrants can pursue life, liberty and happiness as long as they do it by the law. Get in the legal line.

So when the British sent the second shot heard round the world June 23 to leave the EU, they affirmed and shouted a familiar call. The same call that millions of Americans have been shouting ever since the Tea Party movement spread like a western brush fire in 2009 and beyond.

In both nations, voters are shouting laissez faire — “leave us alone.”

They are rejecting the political class smothering their lives with despotic rules, and they want restored their self-determining sovereignty, their liberty and the preservation of their nationhood, heritage and cultures.

In the high-rise offices of the global elites, they see Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump as hedgehog-like movements of isolationist nativism.

But talk to regular people, and they will tell you Brexit and Trump are the embodiment, continuation and reassertion of what Jefferson proclaimed: That we — not the EU, not Obama, not the IRS — have the right to create our own destiny. We are endowed with the rights of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

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Because the city’s economic strength is tied to a building boom, staff is requesting a series of new development-related jobs, including the creation of a planning director position.

Tim Litchet, the city’s director of neighborhood and development services, said this position would focus on long-term planning efforts — which became neglected after the city consolidated its planning and building departments post-recession.

The city intends to divide neighborhood and development services into two departments: one focused on building and code compliance, the other on planning.

“We talked about some of the functions planning used to do, including long-term planning — things we quite frankly haven’t done in a while,” Litchet said.

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From Monday through Wednesday, staff shared its proposed budget with the City Commission, with many department heads requesting increased personnel to improve the level of service citywide.

This year, the city believes it can use unassigned general fund reserves to cover what was initially a $990,188 budget gap. That number could grow, because the county declined to help fund the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex after the city budgeted for $500,000 in county support.

In total, the $61.97 million general fund budget represents a 5.4% increase over last year.

Beyond maintaining the current level of service, city administration recommended an additional $1.57 million in general fund expenditures that would help expand certain operations. (See “At Your Service” sidebar.)

One of the primary beneficiaries is the Sarasota Police Department, which would receive an additional $338,660. The funds would be used to add personnel, including a new narcotics detective and marine patrol officer, and equipment, including bomb suits and ballistic shields.

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Residents welcome Payne Park Village plans DAVID CONWAY DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR

For an hour Tuesday evening, residents peppered the prospective owner of an 8.7-acre site on School Avenue with questions about his company’s plans for the land.

Despite the variety of topics raised at the community workshop at City Hall, the event concluded with consensus among the audience. The proposed 135-unit residential complex was hailed as a welcome change from the current property — and from the previous plans for development.

David Weekley Homes, a Houston-based homebuilder, is under contract to purchase the vast majority of the land that comprised the proposed Payne Park Village development. Although the pre-recession plans for the land included a mixed-use complex with buildings up to seven stories tall, David Weekley Homes has a less intensive vision for the property.

Martin Frame, a land acquisition manager for the homebuilder, outlined that vision at Tuesday’s workshop. The company plans to construct 135 three- and four-story homes, reduced from 238 units in the previous proposal for the property. Frame said the homes are expected to start in the

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$300,000 range and top out in the $600,000 range.

The project will be the company’s third in the region, following ongoing developments in Manatee County and Laurel Park.

Planning consultant Joel Freedman said the group hoped to formally submit plans to the city in June. Because the changes to the site plan need to go before the City Commission, it will take until at least October for David Weekley Homes to gain the necessary approvals and close the sale.

If all goes according to schedule, the initial work on the property should begin in early 2017, and a model unit could be completed about 18 months from now, Frame said. Freedman suggested the entire project could

be complete by the end of 2018.

Residents from Alta Vista and other surrounding areas were happy to hear about the reduced scope of the plans at Tuesday’s meeting. The earlier Payne Park Village proposals were met with strong neighborhood opposition.

Robin Welles, an Alta Vista resident who has been living in the area for more than three decades, said she is 100% in favor of David Weekley Homes’ proposal, calling it a significant improvement over the previous plans for the property. She said she hoped to see the project completed even sooner than expected, if possible.

“I’m hoping it’s expedited,” Wells said. “We’re so tired of looking at that dump that’s there now.”

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MAJOR MALFUNCTION 8:49 a.m. — 1000 block of Colleton Drive Dispute: An employee at a laundromat reported a customer for creating a disturbance. She said the customer complained about not getting the correct change after putting money into the change machine. The employee explained to the customer that she could not refund him any money because she did not know how much he had put in, and the manager was not present at the time. She said the man made a scene before leaving the laundromat. Officers made contact with the man, who said he put either a $20 or $50 bill into the change machine and did not receive any change. He admitted to causing a scene and said he was just angry about losing the money.

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DOGS, GONE 4:37 p.m. — 2100 block of North Washington Boulevard Theft: The manager of a store observed a man walking around, stuffing food items into his pants. She confronted him, and the man placed a package of hot dogs on the counter before leaving the store. The manager believed the man had other items in his pants, but she did not know what else he took. She told officers the man is in the store all the time, and she wanted him removed from the property for trespassing.

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SHELL SHOCKED 7:40 a.m. — 1100 block of University Parkway Property Damage: A woman reported that during the night, someone threw eggs at her house and put shaving cream and threw eggs on her car. The woman said the board of directors of her neighborhood association should have access to video cameras at the entrance to the neighborhood and that she will alert officers when the footage was available.

The woman said she argued with two subjects in delivery vehicles the previous day, but she had no further information on those subjects.

EXPLOSIVE RELATIONSHIP 5:03 p.m. — 300 block of Caruso Place Dispute: A woman got into an argument with her neighbor after confronting him about setting off fireworks. The man admitted he was setting off fireworks, but after the argument began, he told her to get off of his property. An officer advised both parties to stay away from each other, and the man said he would not set off any more fireworks for the rest of the day.

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n the outskirts of the town where baseball began, a young Cyclone prepared to etch his name into history.

With his Sarasota teammates huddled together in left center field, 12-year-old Pip Smalley dug his cleats into the batter’s box of Cooperstown Dreams Park and peered across the famed stadium.

The Sarasota Middle School seventh-grader was finally on the same field where Major League Baseball talents David Price, Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and countless others displayed their talents in the Cooperstown Dreams Park National Invitational Tournament and were subsequently inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame.

With a firm grip on his bat, Smalley prepared for the pitch of a young lifetime.

Then, he smacked the ball into left center field and the glove of fellow Sarasota Cyclone Caden Brown for his first home run of the King of Swat skills competition June 4.

Smalley saw Brown and fellow teammates Paddy Hebda, Bo Bloom and Brady Bloom erupt into celebration. It was the first of four home runs Smalley would hit during the home run derby to finish tied for third out of 104 players.

The Sarasota Cyclones slugger followed up his home run derby performance with six home runs during the single elimination tournament, which ran through June 10, helping lead his team to a 17th place finish out of 104 teams.

“It was the best experience of my life so far,” Smalley said.

“It’s a big deal to hit a home run at Cooperstown, and I hit six. My team also really overachieved. It was so cool because every game was a big game.”

Smalley returned to the diamond June 27 for the opening game of the Florida District 16 Little League 11-and 12-year-old All-Star tournament — his fourth consecutive appearance at the tournament.

Smalley belted a solo home run and pitched a scoreless seventh inning to earn the win in relief, as Sarasota American topped Sarasota National 8-7 in extra innings.

Sarasota American will return to action July 1 versus either Venice or North Port.

“I love watching him play,” said Tammy Smalley, Pip Smalley’s mother. “He’s the best teammate there is anywhere. I think that’s why he does so well. He’s genuinely happy for everybody.”

Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Cameron, Smalley started playing baseball when he was 4.

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spend countless Saturday afternoons peering through the chainlink fences surrounding the fields at Sarasota Little League and watching every pitch his brother threw and at bat he took.

“He was always pretty good at hitting, but his pitching was pretty bad when he was younger,” Smalley said. “Now he’s really good at it.”

Smalley watched Cameron, who will be a senior at The Outof-Door Academy in the fall, make his first All-Star team at 9 years old and continue every year until he outgrew the program.

It was during his brother’s first All-Star tournament run that Smalley decided he would do everything he could to follow suit.

“I saw how big the games were and how the whole Little League park watched you play,” Smalley said. “It was such a big deal.”

Smalley made his first All-Star team five years later at the age of 9 and has continued to do so every year since.

At the end of February, Smalley hit five home runs to win the Sarasota County Home Run Derby during Sarasota Little League’s Opening Day celebration — five years after his brother took home the trophy.

“It gives me (motivation) to work harder and do what he did,” Smalley said. “Whenever he does something, I either want to do that too or beat it.”

Smalley split his time between baseball and football before giving up the latter sport to focus solely on his first love.

Like many young All-Stars, Smalley has aspirations of playing in the MLB and being someone else’s favorite player.

“I love the excitement of it,” Smalley said of baseball. “When the ball gets hit to you and you make a play, or you stroke one in the gap, it’s a good feeling.”

For now, Smalley is content being his own hero and seeking advice from the one he’s been chasing all along.

The Smalley brothers try to attend as many of each other’s games as possible, recording their at bats and pitching sequences on video to use as a learning tool when they get home.

The brothers also will occasionally hit together at Extra Innings, and Smalley will throw in the bullpen to his older brother.

Practicing with his brother has allowed Smalley to continually improve his skill set. But it’s the valuable life lessons, including what it means to be a good teammate and the importance of staying true to yourself, he’s learned from his brother that mean the most.

“You always have to have a good attitude and have fun,” Smalley said. “I always try to stay happy during a game. If you have a good attitude, then you’ll be successful more.”

“It’s a big deal to hit a home run at Cooperstown, and I hit six. My team also really overachieved.”

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Matthew Morelli drove in the game-winning run in the seventh inning to propel the Sarasota American 11- and 12-year-old Little League All-Stars to an 8-7 extra-inning victory versus Sarasota National June 27.

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The Out-of-Door Academy and University of Florida alum Sekou Bangoura won the USTA Pro Circuit Winston-Salem $25,000 Futures Tournament June 20, defeating No. 2 seed Darian King, of Barbados, 6-3, 6-2.

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Former Sarasota middle infielder and 2016 MLB Draft pick J.J. Gould was signed by the Miami Marlins June 22.

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Eli Drews hit a threerun home run in the Sarasota American 11and 12-year-old Little League All-Stars’ 8-7 extra-inning victory versus Sarasota National June 27.

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Riverview senior golfer Erik Souchak shot a 307 to finish 74th out of 168 golfers at the Florida State Golf Association Amateur Championship June 23-26, in Mirormar Lakes.

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The Sarasota American 11- and 12-year-old All-Stars will return to the field for their second game of the five-team double elimination Florida District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road. Play will continue throughout the weekend with the top two teams advancing to the championship game July 3.

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Sharks build for the future at U.S. Olympic team trials I ’m pretty sure I’ve read more articles on Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the past week than I did the entire year prior.

That’s what happens when the Summer Olympics are a mere five weeks away.

Phelps and Lochte secured their tickets to Rio de Janeiro well before they even set foot in the Century Link Center, in Omaha, Neb., this week for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

But that doesn’t mean everyone in attendance won’t have their eyes glued to the pool when those two hit the deck.

“I’m so excited to watch them go at it,” 2015 Booker graduate Bethany Leap, who swam the 200-meter butterfly June 29, said of Phelps and Lochte.

For those two, the trials are merely a formality. For others, it’s an opportunity to swim alongside some of the best swimmers in the country and build for the future. That’s where Leap and the rest of the Sarasota Sharks come into play.

Ten local swimmers posted Olympic trials cuts to earn a spot in what has been described as the nation’s fastest swim meet.

Riverview senior Austin Katz has led the Sharks’ contingent heading into the final four days of competition. Katz advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter backstroke, finishing 15th in the

nation with a personal best time of 55.43 seconds. Teammate Matthew Garcia, a 2016 graduate of Cardinal Mooney, was 128th in 57.47.

Katz also finished 51st in the 200 freestyle (1:51.40). His older sister, Taylor, finished 52nd in the 400 freestyle (4:17.56).

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Florida District 16 Little League crowned its first set of champions during the Little League All-Star Tournament June 25, at Twin Lakes Park.

Sarasota American captured both the 9- and 10-year-old and 10- and-11-year-old divisions, while Sarasota National walked away with the intermediate 50/70 division. All three Sarasota teams beat Venice in the championship game to win their respective tournaments.

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Members of the public help archaeologists learn about life in the area 2,000 years ago.

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esident Wanda Butler winds up her arm then launches it forward, releasing a spear across the lawn of the Edson Keith Mansion.

The spear arcs in midair before falling and piercing the earth. She attempts the throw again but this time with an atlatl, a weapon used by natives who once inhabited the area around Phillippi Creek. This spear goes farther.

Butler wanted to test out the weapon because of ties to her Native American heritage; she takes interest in learning about the tools used by natives.

“My philosophy is to learn to use what you have got, and you won’t need what you have not,” Butler said.

That same curiosity is what attracted residents to the archaeology event Saturday, June 25 at Phillippi Estate Park.

The Edson Keith Mansion opened its doors to the public to see the progress of sorting and classifying the findings of an excavation of the property.

New College of Florida, Sarasota County and the Florida Public Archaeology Network partnered in January to excavate the property and learn about the Manasota midden, a shell heap that dates back between 1,300 to 2,500 years ago.

Saturday’s event was an opportunity for members of the public to view what was unearthed from the excavation.

Findings from the previous dig, tools and weapons that resembled those used by people of the Manasota period were on display.

Volunteers and archaeologists are still in the early stages of exploring their findings from January. They’re sorting through bags of shells and remnants that were dug up at the time.

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A shell with a rod piercing through it to form a hammer is a modern replica of a tool from the Manasota period.

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the artifacts, the public was able to ask questions and view replicas of tools that could have been used during the Manasota period.

One of the experts helping sift through shells was George Luer, who holds a Ph.D. in archaeology.

In the late 1970s, it was Luer who identified the Manasota culture.

He sorted through bags of shells and carbonized pieces of firewood Saturday that give clues about the diets of the people who inhabited the area in the Manasota period.

“This tells us that people were making a living off the land; they were finding natural food,” Luer said. “It’s such initial work, but it will soon fit into the larger picture of cultural development.”

The project will conclude with the centennial celebration of the mansion in November. Findings will be compiled into permanent display panels and an exhibit in the farmhouse on the property.

Uzi Baram, resident professor of anthropology at New College, was pleased with the community’s curiosity about the people who inhabited the area more than

2,000 years ago.

“There’s tremendous interest in this community for archaeology, the past, science and heritage of the community,” Baram said. “You can’t step an inch on this coast without stepping on something that natives have already stepped on.”

The site is up the creek from Baram’s home in Sarasota — which he feels gives his work a personal connection to him.

“I’m actually doing research on a place where I live nearby ,” Baram said.

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Meet the racing teams behind more than 20 of the boats competing in the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. The event includes vendors and live music, with band Luna Blue performing rock classics. Admission is free. The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix runs through July 3. Visit sarasotapowerboatgrandprix.org for the full schedule.

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SESAME ACRES Thomas and Kate Mitchell, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2519 Sesame St. to Samuel and Blair Williamson and Carroll and Kate Williamson, of Sarasota, for $715,000. Built in 1975, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,715 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $430,000 in 2004.

BUNGALOW HILL Daniel Nicholson Jr., of Sarasota, sold his home at 959 Citrus Ave. to John and Amy Hurckman, trustees, of Green Bay, Wis., for $725,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,572 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $370,000 in 2011.

POINSETTIA PARK Juan and Jennifer Villaveces, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1845 Goldenrod St. to Donald and Meredith McGraw, of Pittsburgh, for $705,000. Built in 1950, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,358 square feet of living area. It last sold for $500,000 in 2006.

HUDSON BAYOU ADDITION Doris Cook, of Sarasota, sold her home at 1774 Bay St. to 1774 Bay Street LLC for $600,000. Built in 1948, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,186 square feet of living area.

THE LANDINGS Fannie Mae sold the home at 1733 Pine Harrier Circle to Key Link Properties LLC for $525,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,647 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $259,000 in 1998.

RIVO AT RINGLING Russell and Marilyn Lukens, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 1011 condominium at 1771 Ringling Blvd. to Carol and Joseph Nederlander, of Sarasota, for $522,500. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,483 square feet of living area. It last sold for $512,100 in 2006.

LE CHATEAU Joseph Suchan Jr., of Sarasota, sold his Unit 62 condominium at 37 Sunset Drive to Evan and Diana Lifer, of Madison, N.J., for $520,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,066 square feet of living area. It previously sold for

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Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,258 square feet of living area.

Wesley and Priscilla Joyner, of North Venice, sold their home at 1295 Sorrento Woods Blvd. to Paul and Janine Jacobs, of Nokomis, for $695,000.

Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,905 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $470,000 in 2011.

$720,000 Terrace East Grace Haake sold the Unit 503 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. to John and Barbara Phair, of South Bend, Ind., for $720,000.

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5831 Riegels Harbor Rd Siesta Key A4151000 $1,650,000 941-349-3444 Alix Wexler & Paul Romley 941-350-2742 & 941-350-4933

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

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-376-1717

5226 Avenida Del Mare A4152768 $1,189,000 Mark McCann

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-685-7624

1145 N Lake Shore Drive A4151569 $3,750,000 Nora Johnson

324 Kensey Lane A4152777 $1,000,000 Brian Meskil

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-780-3468

4201 Palacio Drive A4156403 $895,000 Sara Ferguson

100 Central Avenue F912 A4155510 $865,000 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-685-0422

7791 Alister Mackenzie Drive A4156172 $725,000 Melba Jimenez PA

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-356-3970

8786 Merion Avenue A4145579 $649,900 Marilyn Vespoli

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-320-2709

$1.2 million Oaks Steven and Karen Feldman sold their home at 370 Sugar Mill Drive to Matthew Van Hoesen and Courtney Stafford, of Osprey, for $1.2 million.

Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, four-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 4,783 square feet of living area. $695,000 Sorrento Woods

$499,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,153 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $380,000 in 2010.

VERSAILLES

Vicki Alkire and Cynthia Jackson, trustees, of Sarasota, sold

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-809-1700

Sarasota 941-966-8000 201-926-7272

216 Park Trace Boulevard A4146727 $599,000 Kathleen Griffin

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-302-3979

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LOCAL LEGACY. GLOBAL VISION. 426 Montelluna Drive A4140145 $554,800 Crystal Cosby

67 Avenida Messina B A4141221 $3,700,000 Mary Jo Violett

Nokomis/North Venice 941-966-8000 571-230-5013

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516 Tamiami S Trail 205 Nokomis/North Venice A4121731 $549,000 941-966-8000 Robert Moffatt & Peggy Wellman 941-374-0811

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

630 Sawgrass Bridge Road N5907634 $544,900 Martha Pike

Venice 941-485-5421 941-716-4392

783 Birdsong Lane A4156601 $520,000 Stacy Hanan

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

8227 Varenna Drive A4157494 $518,500 Kristina Rain

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-320-2639

6312 Midnight Pass Road 303S A4157441 Carol Thomas

Siesta Key $514,900 941-349-3444

3621 N Point Road 603 A4146380 $499,000 Rosalie Phillips

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-544-4430

1111 Lake House Cir C-209 A4137996 $479,000 Stephanie Kitsemble

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-313-0874

8779 Midnight Pass Road 405H A4157574 $469,000 Marlene & George Marshall

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

6264 Parmeron Lane A4157384 $449,000 Vittoria Rutigliano

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-962-5867

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Klaus Lang

These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued for the week of June 13-17 in order of dollar amounts.

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr • Longboat Key

C I T Y O F SA RAS O TA ADDRESS

PERMIT

APPLICANT

AMOUNT

1500 South Drive

Remodel

James Miller

$448,405

2925 Bay Shore Road

Alterations

Richard Matson

$230,757

547 N. Shore Drive

Remodel

Gregory Vulopas

$150,000

1829 Bougainvillea St.

Alterations

Kelly Orr

$100,000

11 Sunset Drive

Alterations

Jodi Bearman

$78,000

1677 Sixth St.

Addition

Valarie Wadsworth

$75,000

2020 Oriole Drive

Pool/spa/deck

James Swartz, trustee $62,508

101 S. Gulfstream Ave.

Renovations

Virginia Bradshaw,

trustee

418 Sapphire Drive

Pool/spa

Dorothy Hively

1255 N. Gulfstream Ave.

Alterations

Kathleen Mercker

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After a 30-year career as an international corporate executive residing in Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia, Klaus fell in love with Sarasota and decided to focus his world of knowledge on promoting the area’s finest waterfront properties. With global experience, Klaus brings a unique and in-depth perspective on international business, cultures and lifestyles. His exceptional real estate career includes the 2015 sale of the highest priced property Michael Saunders & Company has ever represented, Little Bokeelia Island. Working tirelessly to provide remarkable real estate service, Klaus is dedicated to the highest levels of integrity, dedication, professionalism, diligence and attention to detail. For the finest real estate experience, whether buying or selling, contact Klaus Lang today.

$60,000 $51,578 $46,000

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

PERMIT

APPLICANT AMOUNT

3214 N. Seclusion Drive

Fire repairs

Shivaun Buggeln

$141,351

Lido Key

Daniel Sztorc

$109,000

413 S Blvd of Presidents A3994759 $4,490,000

912 Casey Cove Drive

Sun deck

813 Idlewild Way

Renovations

Joseph Romano

$108,100

929 Casey Cove Drive

Seawall/dock

Steven Grossman

$60,000

1320 N. Lake Shore Drive Re-roof

James Fogleman

$52,537

5780 Midnight Pass Road Alterations

Leo Katz

$46,000

1650 Sunrise Lane

Mechanical

John Meyer Jr.

$45,625

7723 Sanderling Road

Remodel

Charles Labiner

$45,286

4919 Primrose Path

Seawall/boat lift

Scott Wenk

$39,900

2434 Valencia Drive

Accessory building

James Marquette

$39,000

University Park 7332 Chelsea Ct A4153020 $1,990,000

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

the Unit 2-A condominium at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave. to ADJ Florida Inc. for $418,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,523 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $235,000 in 2009.

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Beth Afflebach & Joan Dickinson

1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive • Sarasota 941.737.1756 or 941.914.0496 1649 Pinyon Pine Drive A4150442 $447,500 Jessika Arman

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-587-4202

3303 Bailey Palm Court D5912163 $435,900 James Callahan

North Port 941-473-7750 941-676-0901

419 Lansbrook Drive N5908715 $410,000 Susan Brooker

Venice 941-493-2500 941-223-6055

5059 Kestral Park Drive 72 A4157482 $335,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-4873

319 Londonderry Drive A4152856 $332,400 Terri Thacker

Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-376-1955

1330 River Lane D5912406 $275,000 Marcia Cullinan

Englewood 941-473-7750 941-662-5878

3310 Trojan Road N5908654 $275,000 Tammy Kitt

Venice 941-485-5421 941-284-7274

648 Melody Circle A4157244 $223,900 Jaimie Przenioslo

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-376-2028

3939 S Shade Avenue A4157595 $165,000 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-8658

For those who insist on nothing but flawless service Beth Afflebach and Joan Dickinson hold the key to that same level of unrivaled luxury and service as found in the world’s finest five-star hotels. With three incomparable Ritz-Carlton locations to choose from — The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, The Tower Residences, Sarasota and The Beach Residences on Lido Key — Beth and Joan invite you to consider Sarasota’s most enviable residential opportunities. Visit our conveniently located office in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and allow Beth and Joan to guide you to the pinnacle of luxury living.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Penthouse 1804 A4140984 $3,490,000

The Ritz-Carlton Tower Residences, Residence 1204 A4149774 $1,995,000

The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences, Residence 401 Casey Key 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

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

A4138090 $3,150,000 203928

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CAMP SPOTLIGHT Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1683 Cattlemen Road

AMANDA MORALES

941.928.2339

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941-349-1311

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Open 7 days a week ~ 365 days a year 10:00 A.M. ~ 2:30 A.M. Weekly Sunday 11:00 A.M. ~ 2:30 P.M.

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

Students at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Camp Lookout went feet first — because headfirst wasn’t allowed — into the waters of Sarasota Bay June 16.

The lesson for the day involved getting a little messy in the name of marine exploration. Campers and counselors waded in the waters of Sarasota Bay with dip nets, scooping up marine life. As students scooped up minnows and plants, they stored them in temporary boxes that hung on lanyards around their necks.

The campers spread out but quickly congregated the moment another exclaimed, “I got a fish!”

The typical camp day consists mostly of exploring the outdoors plus a few indoor activities, according to camp teacher Shawn Karper. Campers have the run of the gardens, especially the Ann Goldstein’s Children’s Rainforest Garden, with specialty “huts” designated for activities.

“We try to be outside as much as possible,” Karper said. “There is just so much cool new stuff with the huts throughout the Ann Goldstein’s Children’s Rainforest Garden. Yesterday, they found a giant moth in the cave.”

On the rare occasion that students are in the classroom, they’re adding to their Camp Lookout logs or putting together crafts. In anticipation of Father’s Day, students made cards and fish hats.

The camp lasts three weeks.

CASUAL WATERFRONT DINING

It’s a Sarasota Tradition!

Broiled|Steamed

-Jonathan Swift

Soups and Salads

During the first week, students explore the marine life of Sarasota Bay. The second week is dedicated to learning about the epiphytic plants and bonsai trees on the property. In the final week, students learn about the insects that can be found throughout the gardens.

Camper Jaydnn Bachmann tried to swipe up a fast-moving lizard with her net. It got away, but she insists it was “this close.”

MAGGIE “M.J.” WOOD Age: 6 What did you learn today? “I want to work at an aquarium someday.”

What’s your favorite part of camp? “I really like swimming and catching things.”

Anthony Varone takes a closer look at the fish he caught.

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Fresh local seafood served in a casual atmosphere

“It was a brave man that first ate an oyster.”

Photos by Amanda Morales

Maggie “M.J.” Wood scoops up seaweed from the bay.

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New Listing! Sunrise Cove

New Listing! Sapphire Shores Home with Guest House t gen ey A 1 K # esta i S e in th Office s! ear y 4 2 for

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Main house: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2100 sf Detached guest house: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1000 sf includes workshop/studio (14’ x 21’) Spacious open floor plan, 10’ ceilings, crown molding, 8’ doors, shell stone tile flooring Bright open kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar

9011 Midnight Pass Rd., #128

4962 Brywill Circle      

Views across the Bay from every room  Renovated in 2014 with wide plank Maple floors, wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and remodeled bath  Monthly rentals in place for 2015-16 Season  Amenity-rich community with two pools, boat docks for rent, tennis courts and fitness rooms  Turtle Beach and 3 restaurants all within easy reach MLS A4156208 $349,000

En suite master bedroom with private patio area Sparkling heated pool with paver brick patio Built in 2010; .31 acres in the Museum District Brick driveway, 2 car garage, barrel tile roof Minutes to all Downtown Sarasota has to offer Just 1/2 mile to Sun Circle Park on the Bay

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MLS A4157412 Offered at $899,000

Realtor®, GRI

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

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941.323.8848 (J) 941.323.5900 (M)

jimmargie1536@gmail.com

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Matching People & Properties Worldwide Margo@MargoMackenzie.com www.FloridaSunLiving.com

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Greg and Cynthia Brock

941.685.6649

cynthia@teambrock.com

Building Bridges...between European and U.S. Buyers and Sellers Gabi@RealtyinSarasota.com www.RealtyinSarasota.com

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941.400.6237

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Meet your Realtors for life, MAURICE AND LIN

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941.313-0874 skitsemble@gmail.com

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lindunn@michaelsaunders.com mauricemenager@michaelsaunders.com

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941.544.6103

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5100 Ocean Blvd | Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941.349.3444

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941.724.9222

941.349.4411(Office) 941.685.2274 (Cell)

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Kim Kim & & Michael Michael

Three Bedroom Villa in Historic Burns Court.

Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Burns Court Villas is a unique complex of just 23 Tuscan-inspired residences.

End-unit townhome with south-facing windows 2 open-air terraces  10 ft. ceilings throughout  Cozy gas fireplace  Travertine tile and wood floors  Gourmet kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, Viking appliances and a deluxe six-burner gas range  Three bedrooms, each with its own private balcony  Two secured, under-building parking spaces Impeccably landscaped courtyard with heated pool and spa. 

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941.724.4034

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The Best of Esplanade By Siesta Key Fabulous & spacious 3 bedroom & den, 2 bath villa

on the most desirable lot with fantastic expansive water views. As good as new, owner never moved in. 2014 built with abundant upgrades throughout. Expanded lanai to enjoy peaceful times watching the birds and enjoying your favorite beverage. So close to Crescent Beach, you can easily reach the sparkling sands by bike. Just like moving into a brand new home without the hassle of building, and the benefit of extra finishes.

Wonderful amenities for all ages in this gated community.

$518,500 MLSA4157494

Call Kristina & Tom Rain, GRIs

BOATER’S PARADISE IN OYSTER BAY

Gated and walled, with its point lot and 200’ of bay front, this home sports 3 bedrooms, over 6,500 s.f., a play pool with swim-up bar, plus deep pool and spa, dock w/lift plus larger slip and deep water.

Garages for 10+ cars, wine cellars, and a mahogany poker room add appeal. A gym with bay view and pool bath complete the picture. $5,300,000

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464 Island Circle

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Listed at $699,000 Adorable cottage on a canal within steps to the beach and Siesta Key Village.

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NORTH SIESTA KEY

Masterfully and totally renovated in 2015 under the direction of noted architect, Xavier Garcia, this home is essentially new throughout. With authentic Mediterranean charm and an understated level of sophistication, the quality finishes and décor are uncommon in the price range. $1,595,000

1801 Main Street • Sarasota, Florida 34236 • 941.951.6660 BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION WEST OF TRAIL

1257 Portofino Dr. Unit 105

Modern design with a dynamic one level floor plan. Four bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home is open and filled with light. Solid masonry construction, sand-finished stucco, salt-water filtered screened pool and paver deck, gas fire pit, impact windows and doors, oversized 2 car garage, 10 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, Bosch appliances. $1,150,000

Great Price at $225,000 One bedroom, 2 bath updated condo in Siesta Harbor.

Walk right out to the dock with great water views.

941.376.1717

SOLD

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6326 Midnight Pass Rd. Unit 106 $439,000 2 bedroom 2 bath condo on the1801 Main Street • Sarasota, Florida • 941.951.6660 SIESTA KEY 34236 WATERFRONT beach side pf Midnight Pass Beautifully remodeled picture-perfect canal front home conveniently located on North Siesta close to the Village. Terrific great room floor plan with new kitchen and baths, split bedrooms, hardwood floors at El Presidente. and porcelain tile throughout. $959,000

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Investment Opportunities

2 FRAMED butterfly pieces, 8 stained glass pieces.

All under $20/each. 941-366-9562.

June 30 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.36)

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 BOWLING SHOES: Ladies 8W, white/turquoise, like new $10. Induction Stove: Single Burner, non-stick pan. $25. 941-350-9356.

ELECTRIC DRYER: G.E., 2015, works well. Will Deliver. $150. Microwave: Emerson, works well. $50. 941-356-5506.

PREVILLE JUICER: #JE98XL, like new, $75.

Black cloth violin case, velvet lining, 2/bows, $50.

941-924-0416.

RANGE TOP: Kenmore Elite, 4 burner, 21.5”x30.3/4” good cond. $150. 941-809-7239.

ROYAL TYPEWRITER/CASE, $45. “Pet Taxi” carrier, $30. G.E. Juicer, $30. Sunbeam scale, $12.

Call 941-952-1097.

6 3 NEW TOURIST Business Opportunity Presents of a Mine is a personalized gift store and we have a new franchise opportunity aimed uniquely at tourist and destination markets. This is the perfect opportunity for women who have moved or will be moving to the Sarasota area and have an interest in opening a boutique type business and work flexible hours by running the business as a semi−absentee owner.

People love personalized gifts and our business model. If this sounds interesting, contact me at: Dave@PresentsofMine.com or go to http://www.presentsofminefranchise.com (770) 894−3029 http://www.presentsofminefranchise.com

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*ADOPTION*: Adoring Family, Successful Fashion Executive, Unconditional LOVE, & Laughter awaits 1st baby. FLBar42311 *Expenses paid*. *1-800-552-0045*

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SEWING MACHINE: 1948 Westinghouse, in orig. case with the works! $50. (941) 350−5755.

Antiques/Collectibles

Storage

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

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

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

VCR W/30+ tapes, $10; Loveseat $20. Fertilizer spreader, $15. 45" Oak coffee table $35.

(941)927-5331.

CASIO LK−165 Keyboard and Stand: 61 keys, 110 songs, $195. 941−993−8769.

ROCKING CHAIR: Paoli collectors edition, excellent condition, $75. Call/text 941−586−4966.

Autos For Sale

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TOYOTA PRIUS 2007: low miles 71,000, good cond., non-smoking, 1 owner, silver with gray interior. $7000. 941-488-2951.

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

General Merchandise EILEEN FISHER, Chico, St. John. Fifis Southside Village, 1905 So. Osprey Ave. Pretty clothes, bargain prices. 941-312-6950.

NEW TOURIST Business Opportunity Presents of a Mine is a personalized gift store and we have a new franchise opportunity aimed uniquely at tourist and destination markets. This is the perfect opportunity for women who have moved or will be moving to the Sarasota area and have an interest in opening a boutique type business and work flexible hours by running the business as a semi−absentee owner. People love personalized gifts and our business model. If this sounds interesting, contact me at Dave@PresentsofMine.com or go to http://www.presentsofminefranchise.com (770) 894−3029 http://www.presentsofminefranchise.com

Help Wanted PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER to manage & oversee operations of company providing concierge property services to European absentee owners of residential property in FL. Requires 4 years exp. in job. Some US and int’l travel to trade shows req. Send resume to FL Prestige Services LLC, PO Box 595, Osprey, FL 34229

Merchandise Wanted

Condos/Apts. For Rent

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

BAYFRONT: 2BR/2BA luxury condo w/concierge, balcony, W/D, pool, spa, fitness, cable and water included. Unfurnished, steps to shops. Annual $1745/mo. Call/ text 941-350-3842.

Events ARTISANS & CRAFTERS wanted for St. Michael the Archangel Festival, 5394 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key on Sat. Sept. 24 −11am to 7pm. For info, contact: stmichaelsfestival@gmail.com

GOLDEN GATE POINT CONDO. 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, $1700/mo. Chuck, 303-944-8300.

LIDO KEY Beachfront Condo: 3BR/2BA, covered parking, nicely furnished. Long-term rental.

Available now. 613-722-7767 or lainecooper@cooperhr.com

BUNGALOW BEACH Resort Gift Certificate on AMI. Applicable May 1 - Jan. 31, $2,295 value, now $1,795 OBO. Contact: madisonavemediadesign@gmail.com

CITY WALK: Gorgeous 2BR/2BA, gated, pool/spa, granite, stainless, $1250 Annual. CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677.

EFFICIENCY: PARTIALLY FURNISHED. Private entrance, large screened lanai, utilities included. $610/mo. 941-349-8900.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

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TOWNHOME: 2BR/2.5BA, 2 car garage, downtown, approx. 1700/sq.ft. Annual rental.

Non-smoking. No pets. $3500/mo. Call James Bridges, 678-409-7524.

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

941-726-2677

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West of Trail Home on Deep water yacht basin.

3BR/2.5BA, pool. $1,485,000.

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

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

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

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

Nokomis Waterfront Home with large bay view, used as duplex, 3-4BR, 3BA. $399,000.

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

Port Charlotte: 2BR/2BA + Loft Townhouse. Water view, boat docks, $200,000.

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

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

Botanica in Palmer Ranch: 3BR/2.5BA, 2/car garage, over 2500/ft., private elevator. $519,900.

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Sawgrass in Venice: gated community home on golf course, 2/master suites plus 3rd BR, 3/car garage. $499,000.

Plantation Golf & County Club: 3BR/2BA w/pool, granite, stainless, completely renovated. $375,000.

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River Place: gated community. Executive home, 4BR/3BA plus 2 office/dens, huge screened pool deck, kayak launch onto Braden river. $499,900.

Greenfield Plantation: 4BR/3BA, 3/car garage plus office and caged pool, fenced yard, granite on all counters. $375,000.

Flooring

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

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

Joe Davis, 941.929.3000.

Room For Rent ROOM FOR Rent: furnished, nice home, pool, in village, $600/mo. 941-388-8873.

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

Religion

ST. JUDE O holy St. Jude, Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of JESUS CHRIST, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To humbly beg to whom GOD has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and need to be invoked.

Say 3 OUR FATHERS, 3 HAIL MARYS & 3 GLORY BE’s. Publication must be promised. ST. JUDE, PRAY FOR US ALL WHO INVOKE YOUR AID. AMEN. This novena must be said on 9 consecutive days. Thank you St. Jude for answering my petition. -MGL

TV: HITACHI, 50” Projection, w/remote, looks new, good picture, $40 o/b/o. 924-8477 or 320-8045.

Condos/Apts. For Rent FURNISHED GOLF VILLA with membership privileges. Upscale, 2BR/2BA, 1 month minimum.

Long or short term. No pets. Non-smoking.

904-556-8900.

Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

FREE FIREWORKS, Boats races. Siesta Key vacation beach rental, 1 and 2 bedroom. Starting at $575-$750. Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900.

LIDO BEACH HOUSE: 3BR/2BA, lanai, across from beach, walk to St. Armands.

No pets. Unfurnished. Available immediately.

Long term/Seasonal. 703-638-8128.

SIESTA ON Beach, updated 2BR/2BA condo, beautifull sunsets, steps to Village. Awesome.

Jay, 262-744-9078, arthurjay1@hotmail.com

Adult Care Services CNA/ CAREGIVER. Reliable. Dependable. Trustworthy. Light housekeeping, transportation. Many years experience. Call 941-284-5354.

Complete Customized Individual In-Home Care.

Offering Non-Medical & Medical Services.

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

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

Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic#30211372

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PRIVATE CARGIVER Mennonite lady has openings.

Experienced w/Alzheimers. References avail.

(941) 914−6269

Auto Transport

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

ENCLOSED TRANSPORT Local Co, DOT reg and insured to $500k. Specialized for exotics.

Custom snowbird assistance. (941) 702−1187 WWW.RACEFALCON.COM

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

Rotted Wood Repairs. Crown Molding and Trim.

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

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Cleaning

Computer Services

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Painting/Wallpapering

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

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

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

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

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

DRYWALL

Cell (941)

Licensed • Free Estimates

COMPUTER

FURNITURE REPAIR

PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

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

Frank Beck Upholstery

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

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

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

NEW LOCATION: 6968 Beneva Rd.

In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

941-929-9095

HANDYMAN

STEVE PANEBIANCO H R S

208476

(Just around the corner Next to Beneva Flowers)

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

CONCRETE

Allow me to do my very best for you!

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

Custom Surfaces Inc. 208855

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24/7 SERVICE

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

Licensed • Insured Lic. #25393

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

Driveways • Sidewalks

Reasonable Prices State Lic. CR CO25291

All Your Handyman Needs

918-8587

Free Estimates

LACIVITA CONCRETE

Licensed Lic. #38333 References

922-3157

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

Same day appointments available

ATTORNEY

$25 Initial Chiropractic Exam & First Treatment. Offer Exp. 8/30/16

WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

7725 Holiday Dr. | Sarasota, 34231 www.doansarasotachiropractic.com

24 years of experience

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208016

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

Local Ads at Your Fingertips classifieds.yourobserver.com

American Heart Association Joyce Smith

Save A Life FL Helping You Keep The Beat!

941-276-1504

CPRsaveALifeFL.com

2 Year CertiďŹ cations CPR/AED First Aid & BLS Classes

HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

DOORS

DON’T LET YOUR

Sliding Glass Door Repair

Watching your home while you’re away

A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007 209344

DRYER START A FIRE!

CPR

209342

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

208856

552-5766 Sharon M. Guy

957-4762 (cell #) 504-3168

Spring into Spring

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

15505 Lemon Fish Dr. Dustin Yoder Bradenton, FL 34202 yoderaluminum@gmail.com OfďŹ ce 941-650-9790

“OUR ESTIMATES & ADVICE ARE FREE�

HEALTH & FITNESS

3680493-01 209341

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

48 years experience Lic./Ins.

) Carpentry ) Indoors ) Remodeling ) Ceramic Tile ) Water & Fire Damage ) Kitchen/Baths

Residential Concrete Specialist 208472

Yoderaluminum.com

941-822-4668 239-321-0830

Since 1967

Yoder Aluminum Inc. “Specializing in 6� Seamless Gutters�

Licensed & Insured

ESTIMATES!

RooďŹ ng – Painting – Power Washing – Sealing Pavers

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Also Laying Stone

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Cell #809-7311

208477

“No Job Too Small�

966-5094

ADVANTAGE, LLC

Michael Koch Concrete, Inc.

ALUMINUM

209306 38056

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

208478

Team Up Today With Classifieds • 941-955-4888

COMPUTER REPAIR SALES & SERVICE

Serving Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties HCS230517 Locally Owned & Operated • 25 Yrs. Experience

941• 925 • 2447

780-3788 • 822-0436

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Call Paradise Dryer Vent Cleaning Today

www.paradisedryervent.com

“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

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.

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

Gulf Breeze Home Watch Peace of Mind While You Are Away

209325

YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS! 941. 979. 2707

208479

941.925.2433 www.abridgeforindependence.com

ESTABLISHED 1975!

Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

724-1395

We Use Organic Products

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Mental Health Support Dementia Care Meals & Med Reminders Post Hospitalization Care

CHALMERS DRYWALL

Repair • Popcorn Removal • Remodel • New Construction

Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

206817

RN, BSBA, QMHP

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

CALL 941-955-4888

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Kimberly Stanford • • • •

Get a discount when you run your ad in more than one Observer.

CLEANING

Mercy’s Cleaning Service Companionship Transportation Shopping, Errands Light Housekeeping

As low as $17.50 for 1 week!

MARINA’S HANDS Nurturing Your Skin With Swiss Nanotechnology at John Carl Spa 941-330-8000

208483

ADULT CARE SERVICES

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GARAGE SALE

Massage

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!

K CLEAN & More Cleaning Services Residential − Commercial − Pool 941.726.9558 www.kcleanmore.com

ADVERTISE YOUR

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ALBERTO’S REFINISHING Of Fine Furniture, Antiques, Gold Leaf, Cane, Rush, Upholstery.

Quality Work. Call: 941-296-5427.

Landscaping & Lawn Service GERHARDT’S LAWN SERVICE now accepting new accounts. Over 30 years experience. Very reliable service. Call Dan, 941-504-4376.

208858

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.

Furniture Repair

Starts at just $30/mo. • Family Owned and Operated Serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties www.homewatchofsarasota.com info@homewatchofsarasota.com

209678

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

941-321-9441

Ins./Bonded

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LEAKY ROOF?

Free Estimates Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

373-9299

724-2945

Lic. & Ins.

All Power Equipment Services 3914 N. Washington Blvd.

GULF GATE ROOFING INC. 38 Years Experience

Specializing in Re-Roofing & Repairs All Work Guaranteed

ALL LAWN EQUIPMENT - AIR COMPRESSORS GENERATORS - PRESSURE CLEANERS GO KARTS

Installation • Maintenance

941-228-9850

Joe Murray, Owner

21” Mower Tune-Up

4995

209426

209343

Make Your Phone Ring Team Up With Classifieds

SALES AND SERVICE: 941-355-2200

IRRIGATION

941-955-4888

MASSAGE

SCREENING

A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY Massage Therapy, Facials

Maintenance - Repair -Installation

Licensed, Board Certified Massage Therapist, BCTMB Licensed Master Esthetician

20 any irrigation $ OFF repair over 100 $

HALL AMERICAN SCREENING LLC Specializing in Lanai Screening and Panel Replacements David Hall

941-921-1076 | amy@amysmassageandskincare.com | amysmassageandskincare.com 5531 Marquesas Circle | Sarasota, FL 34233 | MM17102, MA79081, FB9751665, CE10002808 208849

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rain sensors

MOVERS

941-345-5264

IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLER/DESIGNER

207838

Enrolled Agent

Admitted to Practice Before the IRS

lleonetax@tampabay.rr.com | 941-896-3156

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

TREES

Scotts Painting & Decorating LLC

194901

THE GRAB BAR GUY

208528

Robert Baker 941-204-7444

209440 208087

Licensed & Insured

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Melanie

209345

Serving Longboat Key Since 2005

• Over 24 years experience 208859

PLUMBING Disposal Special

27900 Installed

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INCLUDING SCREENS, TRACKS, MIRRORS & FANS

(941) 966-2960 • Repairs • Remodels • Installs • • Drains & Sewers • Cleaning • Repiping •

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KEEP YOUR INDEPENDENCE!

Renovations

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Siesta Key | 4011 Shell Road | $7,400,000

Siesta Key | 8501 Midnight Pass Road | $4,995,000

Siesta Key | 4401 Midnight Pass Road | $3,245,000

Casey Key | 3528 Casey Key Road | $5,795,000

Casey Key | 2910 Casey Key Road | $2,900,000

Nokomis | 403 Sunrise Drive | $2,376,000

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

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10 Prestancia | 4369 Boca Pointe Drive | $1,200,000

Siesta Gulf View | 420 Beach Road, 408 | $899,000

Sorrento Inlet | 721 Sorrento Inlet | $209,000

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AQUA Grand Residence | 280 Golden Gate Point | $5,495,000

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