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BUSINESS AS USUAL After Republicans keep control of the County Commission, will all voices be heard? PAGE 3A YOUR TOWN

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Dante Aletto helps a Sarasota County poll worker with the ballot bags on Tuesday night.

Scouts carry out civic duty Long after Sarasota County voters cast their ballots Tuesday, Boy Scout Troop 895 made its way to Sarasota’s polling places. But they weren’t there to vote.

They were there to carry ballots. Scout Troop 895 visited 42 precincts after polls closed to load ballot bags into poll workers’ vehicles. “The Scouts were honored to play a role in our civic process,” Scoutmaster Jim Getzan said. “(They) saw firsthand a small part what it takes to hold an election and were glad for the opportunity to help.”

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Catch up on what you missed if you fled town for the summer. PAGE 12A

Girl power Meet tomorrow’s leaders.

Anna Brugmann

Bella campaigns at Girls Inc.’s Dream Harbor, a fictional society that teaches girls leadership.

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Rockin’ Lobster benefits Children First. INSIDE

Thousands of baby sea turtles began their intrepid journey to the sea this summer from Sarasota’s shores, but one last batch is taking its time. The last nest of Sarasota’s baby sea turtles is in no rush to emerge from the shelter of Siesta Key. Located just south of Siesta Key Village, the eggs are expected to hatch within the next two weeks, which will mark the end of a record-setting turtle season. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium counted 4,535 nests this season, shattering last year’s record 2,475 nests.

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“We just want to have an activity that’s healthy and good for the community, to come together once a week and shake hands and enjoy socializing.”

Number of votes Percent HOSPITAL BOARD SEAT 1 Kevin Connelly 85,822 42.3% Sharon Wetzler DePeters 117,093 57.7% SEAT 2 Miglena Entcheva 74,431 36.6% Tramm Hudson 114,385 56.2% Reid Schwabach 1 4,762 7.3% SEAT 3 Cheryl Brandi 89,526 44.1% Susan Tucker 113,416 55.9% CENTRAL DISTRICT, SEAT 1 Jody Davenport 91,207 45.1% William Noonan 111,055 54.9% NORTHERN DISTRICT, SEAT 1 Jim Meister 110,880 55.2% Delores McFarland 90,116 44.8%

cost of the city’s Coon Key Multi-Use Recreational Trail project.

Republicans dominate local races

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he Republican Party carried the night in Sarasota County, prevailing in all but one local race.

The GOP candidates swept the Charter Review Board and Hospital Board races, and Karen Rushing won another term as Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Rushing has held that position since 1987.

The lone Democrat to emerge victorious was Tax Collector Barbara FordCoates, who earned 61% of the vote. Ford-Coates has been the county’s tax collector since 1984.

Overall, turnout in Sarasota County was slightly up from the 2012 election.

Once the ballots were counted, 233,061 residents had cast their votes — nearly 25,000 more than the last presidential election. The total voter turnout increased from 75.2% to 77.2%, though it fell short of the 80.1% turnout in 2008.

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CHARTER REVIEW BOARD DISTRICT 1 Arlene Sweeting 91,166 44.6% Tony Sawyer 113,076 55.4%

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Mike Adkinson, founder of the Lido Key Veggie Market, on the community benefits of the weekly event READ MORE ON PAGE 6A

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ELECTION RESULTS

DISTRICT 2 Karen Collins-Fleming 81,592 Donna Barcomb 111,617 Robert Neff 11,302 DISTRICT 3 Tom Patalano 85,887 Pat Wayman 115,811 DISTRICT 4 Ray Porter 85,017 Jody Hudgins 115,526 DISTRICT 5 Mike Shlasko 85,603 David Samuel 115,398

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One Sarasota voter said he thought this has been a more “acrimonious” election than others.

$156 million

cost to replace the county’s library system, according to a study calculating development impact fees.

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123,647

votes cast for Republican Mike Moran, the winner of Tuesday’s County Commission race.

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votes cast for Shayla, the winner of Tuesday’s Girls Inc. mayoral race.

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master sand-sculpting teams competing in the Crystal Classic, which begins Friday on Siesta Key. SEE PAGE 4A

Meetings Development Review Committee meeting — 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Room 112, City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota

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Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.

Status quo: Moran beats Atkins The Republican Party is maintaining control of the County Commission.

How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decisionmaking going forward?

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o often, politicians will campaign on a platform of change. On Tuesday, Mike Moran celebrated election results that he believes affirm voters’ satisfaction with the status quo.

In the only contested County Commission race of election night, the Republican Party maintained its dominance of the board, as Moran defeated Democrat Fredd Atkins in District 1.

Moran earned 58% of the vote, with Atkins drawing 42% of the ballots cast in Tuesday’s election. Carolyn Mason is vacating the District 1 seat after reaching her term limit.

Moran ran on a platform emphasizing career creation and economic diversity and believes those issues resonated with Sarasota voters. In both the primary and general elections, Moran’s opponent painted him as a candidate beholden to the interests of developers. He believes the result of both races speaks for itself.

“I think it’s been proven over time: I’m beholden to nobody,” Moran said.

Even as Atkins attempted to appeal to those discontent with the county, Moran said his win speaks to positive feelings regarding the board’s performance.

“I think people overall are very happy, and there is a very small, vocal negative group,” Moran said. “I will never, ever see this community in a negative light, no matter how hard they beat that drum.”

Atkins, who had run in and lost County Commission races twice

before Tuesday night, believed his message resonated with a large portion of the electorate.

This year, the County Commission has taken some actions that suggest the board may not be as beholden to developers as its harshest critics might say. In October, the commission declined to relax its affordable housing regulations as builder Pat Neal sought to develop a 522-acre site east of Interstate 75.

This week, the board opted to institute higher impact fees on new developments in the county — even charging a higher rate than staff recommended for 2017 and 2018. Atkins said those actions are a response to the same citizens to which he was trying to appeal, but he remains skeptical about the prospect of significant changes to the commission’s behavior.

“They checked themselves a little bit, but now that they have a majority again, there’s no telling what direction they may go in,” he said.

The Sarasota native vowed to stay involved with local affairs in some form, but he was pessimistic about the future decisionmaking in Sarasota County.

“It’s going to look like the last 20 years,” Atkins said.

Moran has rejected the idea that he is beholden to developers. He frames his ideology as traditionally Republican — he champions small, unintrusive government that is responsive to taxpayers — but he doesn’t think partisan ideology is a defining metric when it comes to local government.

Moran isn’t the only new face joining the board. State Sen. Nancy Detert will fill the District 3 seat, going unopposed in her bid to replace Commissioner Christine Robinson. Detert highlighted water quality and beach renourishment as two of her top issues.

She said she can use the contacts she has fostered in Tallahassee to ensure Sarasota’s needs remain a priority at the state level.

Detert was elected to the state

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COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 Fredd Atkins 87,882 41.5% Mike Moran 123,647 58.5%

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Fredd Atkins stayed upbeat in defeat at the Sarasota County Democratic Party watch party.

Senate in 2008 and was re-elected in 2012. She held a seat in the state House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006.

She framed herself as an advocate for “smart growth,” acknowledging that may make her more moderate than her colleagues.

Still, she doesn’t anticipate any issues collaborating with her fellow commissioners.

“They might want more development than I want, but I don’t call that butting heads,” Detert said.

LOOKING AHEAD

Atkins is not alone in his cynicism regarding the direction of the commission. Dan Lobeck, a land-use attorney and growth critic, said he expected business as usual from the board.

Still, he isn’t giving up the fight. He said Moran’s primary challenger, Frank DiCicco, would likely take another crack at a commission seat, and suggested insurgent campaigns would

become increasingly resonant.

“I would hope that Republicans as well as Democrats here take a message from the national elections yesterday, that there is a popular uprising against corrupt establishment politics in both parties,” Lobeck said Wednesday.

“That’s a message I, for one, am going to continue to sound.”

That’s what the Sarasota County Democratic Party is relying on, too. Kevin Griffith, the party’s vice chairman, said the county’s demographics require the party to attract crossover voters to have a chance at victory. Local Democratic candidates will have to emphasize issues over partisan division — and appeal to that insurgent argument, he said.

“If you feel like the system doesn’t work for you, in Sarasota County, the system is Republican,” Griffith said. “The Democrats offer an alternative voice.

For those people in the county who feel like their voice isn’t being heard, the Democratic Party is willing to listen.”

Joe Gruters, the chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, isn’t too worried about the idea of a challenge to the current makeup of the board.

“Once you get in and once you prove you’re going to be a good steward of the community’s dollars, the people are going to reward you,” Gruters said.

For his part, Moran pledged to be a dutiful representative of his new constituents, echoing some of the same themes as Griffith.

“Long ago, I heard that the most tortured state a person could be in is to be unheard and unrecognized,” Moran said. “I’ve done my best throughout this campaign process — and I will continue to do so as an elected official — to make sure everyone is heard.”

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Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic ANNA BRUGMANN STAFF WRITER

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It’s that time of the year again, when Siesta Key Public Beach turns into an art gallery as sand sculptors from around the world converge on the island for the annual Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Crystal Classic.

The festival, now in its seventh year, will include expanded children’s programming when it begins Friday.

The “Learning Curve” tent will feature crafts and lessons on the origins of Siesta Key sand. Children will also get to examine different sand samples from around the world.

Chamber Executive Director Ann Frescura says there will also be a sand area dedicated to the festival’s smaller visitors.

“I love the children’s aspect,” Frescura said. “Any time you can introduce the arts to children is very exciting.”

The festival will feature artists from across the United States and from as far away as Bulgaria. The 12 master sculpting teams will begin competing at 9 a.m. Friday and are scheduled to finish at noon Sunday.

Members of the public will be able to cast paper ballots for their favorite creations until 5 p.m.

Tuesday.

The official Crystal Classic website, siestakeycrystalclassic.

IF YOU GO

When: Friday, Nov. 11 to Monday, Nov. 15 Where: Siesta Key Public Beach Cost: $10 a day for adults, $5 for children ages 5-17, children under 5 are free, $8 a day for active and retired military and seniors Details: Visit siestakeycrystalclassic.com for a full schedule of events.

com, says Tuesday is also the best day for handicapped-accessible viewing.

As well as the master sculpting, the festival will feature an amateur sculpting competition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Signups for the amateur competition will begin at 9 a.m.

Frescura said the program’s variety will offer festivalgoers an enjoyable experience.

“I think that it’s a good mix,” Frescura said. “I think it will lend itself to a really outstanding and competitive competition.”

This is Frescura’s first year with the Siesta chamber, and though she’s seen photos from the Crystal Classic, this will also be her first time attending.

“I’m so excited to see it firsthand, standing next to something in person,” Frescura said.

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In addition to the city’s efforts to add and expand sidewalks on this corridor, two private properties are adding improvements, too.

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Residents offer feedback on Coon Key recreation trail Next year, the city plans to move ahead with a project to install wider sidewalks between St. Armands Circle and the Coon Key Bridge.

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he city is designing a $1.7 million project to make John Ringling Boulevard walkable from the mainland to St. Armands Circle.

The city held a public workshop Nov. 3 to discuss plans for the Coon Key Multi-Use Recreational Trail, or MURT. The project involves adding 10-foot-wide sidewalks between the Coon Key Bridge and Washington Boulevard, connecting the Circle to the

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segment of the MURT already in place on Bird Key. Assistant City Engineer Daniel Ohrenstein said the MURT was a top-ranked project when the city asked residents to prioritize future multimodal improvements last year.

“We’ve developed our bicycle and pedestrian plans, and the goal is for this to be that missing link,” Ohrenstein said. “To connect one of the major segments along that portion of roadway.”

The audience gathered to hear the presentation at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church expressed an interest in the improved walkability, but the group was not without its concerns. The plans include the removal of a series of Australian pines along the John Ringling Causeway, an invasive species that some residents say provides much-needed shade.

Residents asked how the city would mitigate the loss of mature trees. Ohrenstein said the plan was to plant a mixture of native trees with the intent of providing the same level of coverage as the Australian pines, though some in the audience expressed skepticism about that claim.

“It should be similar,” Ohrenstein said. “I don’t think the trees we’re proposing will grow quite as tall, but I think they’ll grow to about 40 feet at mature height.

One of our major goals for the new landscaping is to help shade the path and shade the bus shelters.”

The city isn’t going it alone when it comes to creating the new sidewalks. The Sarasota Yacht Club has already constructed a wider walkway in front of its property, and Plymouth Harbor’s plans for expansion mandates that the retirement community do the same.

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“Obviously, that’s going to be a great advantage to not only our residents but any of the pedestrians coming across the property along the causeway,” said Gordon Okawa, Plymouth Harbor’s vice president of marketing and community affairs.

Later this year, the city plans to begin work on another segment of the MURT on the south side of John Ringling Boulevard on Bird Key. Lou Costa, a Bird Key resident who has advocated for the MURT projects, says it’s important for the barrier islands to have that pedestrian link to the mainland.

“To me, it’s pretty straightforward,” Costa said. “This is the gateway to St. Armands, and it connects downtown to St. Armands.”

The last segment of John Ringling Boulevard left to be improved is the Coon Key Bridge, which is set to be replaced in 2020.

Ohrenstein said the City Commission likely won’t consider the final plans until next summer.

Staff hopes to begin construction in fall 2017, ideally completing the project in the winter and avoiding major impacts during season.

The Florida Department of Transportation is providing a $1 million grant toward the project costs. Ohrenstein said it’s too early to know finer details about the construction but said the city would be in touch with residents when plans are finalized.

“We’ll have a traffic plan developed that will help address the access issues,” Ohrenstein said.

“There’s always going to be some inconvenience when there’s construction, but what we do is coordinate with property owners to make sure access is maintained during key times.”

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What: Lido Key Veggie Market When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursdays Where: Lido Pavilion, 400 Ben Franklin Drive

Photo courtesy Jan Thornburg

Residents peruse the produce options available at the Lido Key Veggie Market Nov. 3. The event’s organizers are hopeful the market will allow barrier island residents to reduce their trips onto the mainland.

New farmers market brings produce to Lido On Nov. 3, the Lido Pavilion hosted the key’s first Veggie Market, a weekly open-air produce sale designed to serve barrier island residents.

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ike most residents on Sarasota’s barrier islands, Mike Adkinson has a lot of time to kill while sitting in traffic.

Last season, Adkinson found himself stuck on the John Ringling Causeway and taking stock of what led him to this unpleasant situation. He realized he couldn’t avoid going to the mainland alto-

gether, but he started wondering if it was possible to cut down on the number of trips he took over the bridge.

“I really was going over to get things to make salad — cucumbers, lettuce,” he said. “I came back, and I had the conversation with a couple of people: Can’t there be some way we have a fresh market out here?”

This was more than an idle thought during a traffic jam. On

Nov. 3, Adkinson attended what he’s dubbed the “Veggie Market,” a weekly produce sale at the Lido Pavilion that he helped organize.

That was no easy task. When Adkinson asked if it was possible to get a market on Lido or St. Armands, people told him no.

They were thinking in a traditional sense — based on the cost of land on the islands, it’s not cost-effective for larger grocers to open stores.

Adkinson drew from his own experience to devise another option. He served in the Army, where various vendors — selling things like produce, baked goods and dairy — would come onto the base daily. He thought it must be possible to do something similar on Lido.

Working with the Lido Key Residents Association, he got Brown’s Grove Citrus and Produce to agree to bring fruits and vegetables out to the barrier islands every week.

After navigating some logistical challenges with the city, the Lido residents got approval to hold the market at the Lido Pavilion, located near the public beach at 400 Ben Franklin Drive.

Although Adkinson said reaching an agreement with the city posed some challenges, the organization of a neighborhood farmers market on city property isn’t without precedent. City spokeswoman Jan Thornburg

pointed out that Newtown set up its own farmers market earlier this year, and she said the city would attempt to work with other residents interested in setting up something similar.

After attending the Lido market last week, Thornburg came away impressed with the setup.

“They really had a good turnout and a steady stream of customers,” Thornburg said.

For Adkinson, the market represents more than just an opportunity to avoid a few trips over the Ringling bridge. He wants to foster a sense of community on the barrier islands, uniting people on Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys to address common interests.

During the veggie market, he saw an egalitarian bonding experience among the customers.

People were getting to know their neighbors, talking to one another in a public space — a remarkable feat in this day and age, Adkinson thought. This, more than anything, is the value of an event like this to him.

“We just want to have an activity that’s healthy and good for the community, to come together once a week and shake hands and enjoy socializing like we did this morning,” Adkinson said following the first day of the market.

Already, residents were asking him about what’s next for the veggie market, but Adkinson is warding off the idea of expansion. Eventually, he might like to see a baker or dairy salesperson come in — but for now, he thinks it’s perfect as-is.

“We don’t want to grow it right now,” he said. “We want to enjoy it. We want to keep it like it is and let it settle, and let it mature, and let it just be really good for what it is.”

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Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase County commissioners approved larger fees on new development Tuesday.

ALEX MAHADEVAN NEWS INNOVATION EDITOR

So how did the county’s consultant, Duncan Associates, come up with its numbers? Take the library impact fee, for example: The goal is that for every new home added to the county, the level of service remains the same for all residents. So the consultant first calculates the cost of replacing the entire library system — building, books and land — to determine the level of service. Based on a cost of $360 per square feet for construction, that total comes to

$156 million Next, it estimated the peak county population to be

507,700 people

Then, the consultant divides the cost of replacing all of the libraries by that population to find out how much maintaining the level of service would cost residents — or $308. After accounting for grants that help fund the library system, the cost comes to

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Sarasota County used about $700,000 in library impact fees to pay for the new Gulf Gate Library, which opened at the beginning of 2015.

That means for every new person added, they — or more specifically, the developer — should contribute $281 to make up any difference in the level of service.

Finally, the consultant uses an estimate of the number of people living in each type of new home to determine how much a builder should pay in library impact fees. For a 2,000-square-foot home, that brings the final impact fee to

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tarting April 1, builders will pay higher fees on most new development after the Sarasota County Commission approved an update to impact fees.

Commissioners on Tuesday went against a staff recommendation to phase in the larger levies, which pay for libraries, parks and other government-related projects, over the next three years. On average, builders will spend about 31% more on impact fees to build a new single-family home and 35% more per multifamily unit.

As for commercial construction, the new Whole Foods being built at the intersection of University Parkway and Honore Avenue would generate $86,960 under current rates, and $123,760 if the building permit is processed after April 1.

“I’m not making any friends with this motion, I suspect,” said Commission Chairman Alan Maio, who received financial support during his 2014 run for office from dozens of businesses in the construction and real estate industries.

Representatives from the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association protested the methodology for calculating the

fee amounts, such as assuming new government facilities would be “green” buildings. Further, consultant Duncan Associates assumed a cost of $360 per square foot to build a variety of government facilities from libraries to fire stations (see box, right).

“Sarasota County does have to update those fees from time to time, but we’re very concerned about those numbers being accurate,” said Michael Neal, land development manager with Neal Communities and Building Industry Association board member.

The County Commission hasn’t recalculated the fees in nearly a decade. Following the onset of the recession, county officials lowered some of the charges due to the downturn’s effect on the building industry.

County staff had recommended collecting only 80% of the proposed impact fees starting April 1, then increasing that number to 90% the following year. Finally, the county would have started collecting the full rate in 2019.

Control Growth Now President Dan Lobeck was surprised by the decision. But now he wants the commission to use its influence to push the Sarasota County School Board to raise impact fees and raise mobility fees, which pay for transportation improvements.

“The county deserves some credit for finally raising these miscellaneous impact fees after 10 long years,” Lobeck said. “But they should not be off the hook for low balling the big impact fees for roads and schools.”

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A tribute to veterans Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

To give you a break from Tuesday’s election results and the noise that has followed, we want to honor our nation’s veterans — in particular the 80,000 who live in Manatee and Sarasota counties — by taking you back to a famous story.

This story has nothing to do with Sarasota or Siesta Key, but it’s a story that should make you feel good about the America you love and the America you want to be revived and flourish.

It’s the story of the 80 men who, today, symbolize that old-fashioned brand of American patriotism and heroism that helped make our nation exceptional.

Come Friday, Veterans Day, if you know or see a veteran, thank him or her.

When our veterans donned the uniform, they made an extraordinary pledge.

They pledged their lives to keep all of us from living as conquered slaves.

The story of Doolittle’s Raiders below — written by journalist Bob Greene in 2013 — epitomizes that pledge.

We are forever grateful to all of our veterans.

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Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942.

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hey once were among the most universally admired and revered men in the United States.

There were 80 of the Raiders in April 1942, when they carried out one of the most courageous and heartstirring military operations in this nation’s history. The mere mention of their unit’s name, in those years, would bring tears to the eyes of grateful Americans.

After Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, with the United States reeling and wounded, something dramatic was needed to turn the war effort around.

Even though there were no friendly airfields close enough to Japan for the United States to launch a retaliation, a daring plan was devised. Sixteen B-25s were modified so they could take off from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

This had never been tried — sending such big, heavy bombers from a carrier.

The 16 five-man crews, under the command of Lt. Col. James Doolittle, who himself flew the lead plane off the USS Hornet, knew they would not be able to return to the carrier.

They would have to hit Japan and then hope to make it to China for a safe landing.

But on the day of the raid, the Japanese military caught wind of the plan. The Raiders were told they would have to take off from much farther out in the Pacific Ocean than they had counted on. They were told that because of this, they would not have enough fuel to make it to safety.

And those men went anyway.

They bombed Tokyo, and then flew as far as they could. Four planes crashlanded; 11 more crews bailed out; and three of the Raiders died. Eight more were captured; three were executed.

Another died of starvation in a Japanese prison camp. One crew made it to Russia.

The Doolittle Raiders sent a message

from the United States to its enemies and to the rest of the world: We will fight. And, no matter what it takes, we will win.

Of the 80 Raiders, 62 survived the war. They were celebrated as national heroes, models of bravery.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced a motion picture based on the raid; “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo,” starring Spencer Tracy and Van Johnson. It was a patriotic and emotional box-office hit, and the phrase became part of the national lexicon. In the movietheater previews for the film, MGM proclaimed that it was presenting the story “with supreme pride.”

Beginning in 1946, the surviving Raiders held a reunion each April to commemorate the mission. The reunion is in a different city each year. In 1959, the city of Tucson, as a gesture of respect and gratitude, presented the Doolittle Raiders with a set of 80 silver goblets. Each goblet was engraved

with the name of a Raider.

Every year, a wooden display case bearing all 80 goblets is transported to the reunion city. Each time a Raider dies, his goblet is turned upside down in the case at the next reunion, as his old friends bear solemn witness.

Also in the wooden case is a bottle of 1896 Hennessy Very Special cognac.

The year is not happenstance: 1896 was when Jimmy Doolittle was born.

There has always been a plan: When there are only two surviving Raiders, they would open the bottle, at last drink from it, and toast their comrades who preceded them in death.

As 2013 began, there were five living Raiders; then, in February 2013, Tom Griffin died at age 96.

What a man he was. After bailing out of his plane over a mountainous Chinese forest after the Tokyo raid, he became ill with malaria and almost died. When he recovered, he was sent to Europe to fly more combat missions.

He was shot down, captured and spent 22 months in a German prisoner of war camp.

The selflessness of these men, the sheer guts …

There was a passage in the Cincinnati Enquirer obituary for Tom Griffin that, on the surface, had nothing to do with the war, but was emblematic of the depth of his sense of duty and devotion: “When his wife became ill and needed to go into a nursing home, he visited her every day. He walked from his house to the nursing home, fed his wife and at the end of the day brought home her clothes. At night, he washed and ironed her clothes. Then he walked them up to her room the next morning. He did that for three years until her death in 2005.”

So now, out of the original 80, only one Raider remains: Richard Cole, Doolittle’s co-pilot on the Tokyo raid, age 100.

The Raiders’ last reunion was held in 2013 in Fort Walton Beach. Florida’s nearby Eglin Field was where the Raiders trained in secrecy for the Tokyo mission. The town held a six-day celebration of their valor, including luncheons, a dinner and a parade.

When the final four survivors gathered in Fort Walton Beach, they decided that after that final public reunion they would wait until a later date to get together once more, informally and in absolute privacy. That is when they were to open the bottle of brandy.

Editor’s note: At the time this was originally written, there were four survivors. With David Thatcher’s death June 22, 2016, Richard Cole became the final remaining Doolittle Raider. Doolittle died in 1993.

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The Community AIDS Network offers support, testing and education for AIDS prevention, and now has 23 clinics around the state to address the full spectrum of HIV-related symptoms.

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The St. Armands merchants and property owners hoped to have a valet service in place in time for the holidays.

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1. CONSTRUCTION COMES WITH GROWING PAINS People might have left Sarasota during the summer, but the cranes didn’t go anywhere.

Developments big and small continue to move forward, from the mammoth Vue Sarasota Bay to the two-story commercial building at 2101 Main St. that will house the Puerto Rican restaurant Sofrito Mama’s.

Even projects that aren’t under construction are advancing. In May, the city approved a comprehensive plan amendment that will allow entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff to proceed with plans for a 393-unit affordable apartment complex at 2211 Fruitville Road.

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Board voted unanimously to approve the development plan for Sarasota Bayside, the mixed-use project slated for the former Quay property on the bayfront. The plans, still subject to final City Commission review, include up to 695 condo units, 175 hotel rooms, 189,050 square feet of retail space and 38,972 square feet of office space.

Citizen concern regarding the rate of growth is mounting. A new resident activist group called STOP held its first public meeting in September, announcing its intention to advocate for policy changes designed to reduce the impacts of growth. As the city prepares to publicly review a new formbased zoning code, STOP is pushing to restrict administrative approval of proposed developments.

See page 18 to learn how regional leaders are addressing traffic-related issues, and turn to page 20 to see some of the major projects that will be under construction this season.

2. BENDERSON PROJECT CREATES SIESTA SHOWDOWN One proposed development has commanded the attention of residents near Siesta Key. Both island and mainland neighborhoods have voiced concerns regarding Benderson Development Co.’s plans for a 24-acre mixed-use project at the corner of Stickney Point

From construction to parking meters, and fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

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Since June, Benderson has scaled back the development in response to initial feedback from residents. The most recent plans include 140,000 square feet of commercial space, between 350 and 400 residential units and two hotels with 195 rooms between them.

However, the neighboring Pine Shores neighborhood has continued to voice concerns regarding the implications the development may have on traffic in the area.

To begin construction, Benderson needs the county to either approve rezoning or establish a “critical area plan” for the property. Benderson is pursuing a CAP, which is a designation the county typically uses for mixed-use developments to allow additional feedback from officials and residents — and which could permit greater density and height for the project.

Benderson Director of Development Todd Mathes took his case to county commissioners Oct. 11, but the county delayed a final ruling.

At the October hearing, representatives from both the Landings and Gulf Gate neighborhoods spoke against the project — suggesting south Sarasota residents are increasingly concerned about the proposed development as the plans advance through the county review process.

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3. YES, PAID PARKING IS (PROBABLY) COMING BACK Despite the protests of merchants, the city is once again working on implementing a paid parking program that would bring parking meters downtown.

In May, the City Commission approved a new citywide strategy for parking management.

The 73-page document, drafted

by Parking Manager Mark Lyons with the help of the citizen Parking Advisory Committee, deals with many facets of parking in the city — but for most residents, the major takeaway was that the strategy endorsed the return of paid parking.

In 2011, the city removed parking meters from downtown streets because of the backlash to a previous paid parking effort. Lyons and the committee have spent the summer figuring out how to avoid the pitfalls of the past, focusing on more customer-friendly machines and a stronger awareness campaign.

“This is a much smarter, wiser, better researched effort,” committee member Eileen Hampshire said.

Although nobody showed up to a commission meeting with a bag on their head — yet — business owners have begun to voice their displeasure with the prospect of installing parking meters on Main Street. The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association has threatened legal action against the city, arguing the return of paid parking would unduly hurt businesses in the downtown area.

“It seems like we’re making it harder and harder to shop, stroll and dine downtown,” Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association President Ron Soto said.

Still, in September, the commission voted to move ahead with a search for a parking meter vendor, signaling that paid parking could be back as soon as next year.

4. ‘THUNDER’ BOLTS FROM DOWNTOWN SARASOTA If you were looking forward to celebrating Thunder by the Bay in downtown Sarasota this January, then you’d better sit down. (If you read your newspaper standing up, that is.)

After lengthy negotiations with city officials, the organizers of the motorcycle festival said in September that the bulk of Thunder by the Bay will move to Lakewood Ranch for 2017.

The event, scheduled for Jan. 5-8, will primarily take place at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

Thunder by the Bay has traditionally called Main Street its home, but downtown merchants and residents were increasingly critical of the event’s impact. City Commissioner Susan Chapman was one of several people to suggest the event had outgrown the venue, and that businesses were suffering as a result.

A contingent of supporters argued the city chased away an event that injects activity into the downtown area.

“Every year, despite the fact that this is one of the largest, most influential charities in Manatee and Sarasota County,

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it became harder and harder for the charity and sponsors to deal with the city of Sarasota,” said John Saputo, president of event sponsor Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

Festival Director Lucy Nicandri explored alternate locations on east Main Street and in Payne Park, but ultimately settled on moving out of the city. Although she said she was excited about the new sites — including Gulf Gate Village, which will host a Friday night block party — she said she was sad to take Thunder by the Bay outside of the heart of the city.

“Is it bittersweet to not have it in downtown?” Nicandri said.

“Absolutely.”

5. BAYFRONT VISION DRAWS NEARER TO REALITY The city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing

Arts Hall is largely unchanged, but the community-led effort to redevelop the bayfront property is continuing to make progress.

This summer, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 focused its energy on forming a new organization charged with devising a master plan for the bayfront. In October, the board of directors for that planning organization was finalized — a nine-person group that includes City Manager Tom Barwin and former Proctor & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley.

Now, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is focusing on raising $2.5 million to support the work of the planning organization. In July, the Patterson Foundation announced it would commit $300,000 to the cause.

The organization will hire a professional planner and project manager to facilitate the creation of a detailed plan

for redeveloping the bayfront, with a targeted timeline of 18 months for the work.

The creation of the organization doesn’t mean the public will stop being engaged with the planning process, according to Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber. The planning organization will open its meetings to the public, and a “resource team” — comprised of arts leaders, bayfront tenants, city staff and others — will offer its support throughout the planning process, as well.

“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.

6. THEATERS SET THE STAGE FOR CHANGES Although Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is considering creating a campus to promote the city’s robust creative scene, the oldest arts organization in Sarasota is moving from its home near downtown.

In May, the Players Theatre announced it would sell its property at 838 N. Tamiami Trail and move to Lakewood Ranch, and rebrand itself as The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

Still on the market, the property is listed for $12.5 million — and zoning permits the construction of an 18-story, 66unit condominium on the land.

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7. RESIDENTS PROTEST BEACH ROAD CLOSURE Siesta Key resident Mike Cosentino has turned a decision impacting a small portion of Beach Road into a countywide fight for beach access.

The segment of road, located between Avenida Messina and Columbus Boulevard, has not been opened to through traffic since 1993 when the county “temporarily” vacated it. County commissioners voted May 11 to permanently cede the county’s stake in the roadway

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to nearby property owners, prompting Cosentino to file a complaint contesting the legality of the decision.

He cited a portion of the county’s comprehensive plan that restricts the county from vacating any road segments on waterfronts or that offer Gulf access.

In addition, Cosentino believes the decision will allow for intense development on the Beach Road properties.

Attorney Charlie Bailey, who is representing Beach Road property owners Dennis and Wendy Madden, said the segment of road in question does not allow beach access because it runs parallel to the beach.

Although the Maddens plan to renovate their condos at 89 Beach Road, Bailey said the renovation would not increase the density of the development.

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The Players isn’t the only theater in Sarasota going through some changes. This summer, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe filed plans with the city to renovate its campus along Orange Avenue, just north of downtown.

The renovation effort includes the addition of permanent seating to the main theater, increasing the capacity to about 200 seats. The administrative staff will move into the nearby Binz building, and the theater will build a plaza between the sites.

Founder and Creative Director Nate Jacobs said the changes represented significant progress from just three years ago, when the theater didn’t even have a permanent home.

“We control our destiny,” he said. “We are in control of our programs and our seasonal shows, and it puts us in a position to thoroughly and fully begin to stretch our legs artistically in this city.”

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Beach Road property owners also insist they have no plans to increase development along the road in the future.

Still, Cosentino and other Siesta Key residents remain wary.

They have been campaigning not only to reverse the county’s decision, but to encourage county staff to explore mechanisms to rebuild and restore the road for vehicular traffic.

Cosentino formally filed a lawsuit against the county Oct. 11.

8. OFFICIALS, RESIDENTS GET INTO BAR BRAWLS During the summer, the city considered plans to open a new cocktail bar and tapas restaurant on Main Street — which drew vocal residents on both sides of the proposal.

In May, city staff and the Planning Board endorsed plans for Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg-based lounge that was seeking approval to open in the space at 1548 Main St. Representatives for the bar hoped to be open by the July 4 weekend, but the City Commission intervened, opting to hold another public hearing.

A group of downtown residents expressed concerns about issues, including noise and crime, associated with the proliferation of nightlife venues serving alcohol downtown.

During the July 7 commission meeting, however, many residents spoke in favor of the proposal, arguing Cask and Ale would provide a benefit for Sarasota’s younger residents.

The commission voted 4-1

to approve the bar’s request to use a liquor license, though Cask and Ale has still not opened on Main Street.

“We don’t just want to be a retirement community — we want young professionals,” Commissioner Liz Alpert said.

In October, we asked readers, business owners and city leaders a loaded question: Is downtown Sarasota fun? We got mixed reactions, but City Commissioner Susan Chapman was one of several people who believe “fun” isn’t defined by whether booze is being served.

“There’s a critical mass of how many bars you should have, and we’ve kind of reached it,” Chapman said.

9. SARASOTA WEATHERS THE STORM(S) If you took refuge to the north this summer, you were lucky to miss out on three major storms — though fortunately, our area avoided the worst of the nasty weather.

Tropical Storm Colin made landfall June 6, but aside from the usual flooding and some minor power outages, Sarasota emerged relatively unscathed.

The next threat came in late August, when Tropical Storm Hermine took a northwest turn and headed for Florida’s Big Bend region. The storm, later upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, stayed north of the Tampa Bay area, but Sarasota wasn’t spared entirely.

Heavy rains flooded streets, and more than 20,000 residents lost power during the storm. Wastewater facilities throughout Sarasota County reached capacity late in the day

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The eroded Lido Key shoreline showed signs of wear following inclement weather.

Sept. 1, which prompted county staff to release partially treated wastewater into Siesta Key’s Grand Canal.

That procedure is a standard technique to avoid an uncontrolled spill during major storms, according to David Cash, the public utilities division manager.

Still, residents near the facility raised concerns about the wastewater, arguing that the county should have notified them of the incident.

In total, the county estimated $700,000 in damage resulted from the storm.

As hurricane season waned in early October, the gulf had one last surprise up its sleeve as Hurricane Matthew moved rapidly toward Florida. Although projections showed the hurricane largely impacting the state’s east coast, Gov. Rick

Scott declared a state of emergency for all Florida counties Oct. 3.

Besides some rain, the Sarasota area escaped the brunt of the hurricane.

10. SAND STORM CONTINUES ON LIDO, SIESTA Unfortunately, the ongoing dispute between Lido Key and Siesta Key regarding plans to dredge Big Pass wasn’t settled while you were gone.

The city is still working with the Army Corps of Engineers in an effort to use sand from Big Pass to replenish critically eroded portions of the Lido shoreline.

Siesta residents remain concerned about the project’s potential impact on the shoreline to the south. One big ruling should be coming soon, though.

After a back-and-forth

between the Army Corps and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the state accepted the application to conduct the dredging project in October. That gave the FDEP 60 days to either deny the application or announce its intent to issue permits for the project.

Even though a decision from the state could be near, there are still several hurdles. Most significantly, the group Save Our Siesta Sands 2 has said it plans to file a legal challenge to the project if the FDEP intends to issue a permit.

Lido residents continue to be anxious about the progress of the proposed project, particularly after this summer’s storms took their toll on the shoreline.

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Seasonal traffic crisis: What’s the answer?

Local officials want the public to know they’re working to ease traffic flow this season.

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Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin takes a deep breath when asked what can be done to improve traffic gridlock in the city and along the nearby barrier islands, including Longboat Key. Then, answers come rushing out: n Improving the calibration of traffic signals by adding updated traffic counts. n Roundabouts. n More than $6 million in improvements along U.S. 41 near the Ringling Bridge pinch point south of Fruitville Road. n Alternative transit. n A St. Armands parking garage planned to minimize cruising for too few parking spaces.

Those are just a few of the 150 improvements the city lists on its multimodal plan for 2016 alone.

“Contrary to what some people think, people aren’t sitting on their hands,” Barwin said. “It’s not like the remote control on the TV, obviously.”

The multimodal improvements list will take several years to implement as impact fees are paid and other capital improvement funding is identified, he said.

Barwin said Florida traffic is unique with an emphasis on problems during peak season and daily rush hours.

“Ninety percent of the time, the traffic is fine,” he said.

Florida’s population growth and an inability to expand transportation routes along builtout island roadways means new approaches are needed for the future, he said.

“I am predicting by the next census in 2020, our metro area in Manatee and Sarasota counties will be home to 800,000 people full time,” Barwin said.

“We’re growing up to be a major metro region. When you combine 800,000 full-time residents with 3 million to 4 million visitors per year, we need to start planning transit options. It’s time to face that reality.”

Sarasota plans to develop multiuse connections between downtown and bayfront and cultural attractions, which will be open to bicycles.

“Those are all conceived to get more vehicles off the streets,” Barwin said.

With six new hotels under development in Sarasota, Barwin said he hopes an electric shuttle system can be in place next year using an Uber-style app.

The shuttles will begin this winter to move people around Sarasota’s central business and cultural district and may be expanded in the future to beaches to complement SCAT services.

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“I’m a realist,” Bullock said.

“FDOT will not do anything until they study it. They own the roads.”

Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said he and the other three island mayors — Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson and Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy — have been working through Bullock with FDOT to come up with ideas to immediately ease traffic.

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming said he’s been asked “that” question about 300 times on how to quickly improve traffic conditions.

“My answer has always been: Longboat Key does not have a traffic problem,” Cumming said.

“We are a free-flowing island that hits about a dozen pinch points. The answer is a regional approach.”

A few severe pinch points stand out daily, according to Bullock: n Seasonal traffic backs up from St. Armands to downtown Sarasota in the afternoons and the opposite in the mornings. n Longboat Key drivers endure backups on the southern end of the island from around noon until after 6 p.m. on Gulf of Mexico Drive 3 miles back to Publix. n 119th Street and Cortez Road. n Cortez Road and Gulf Boulevard. n Gulfstream and U.S. 41.

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Gault said concurrence in approving new large projects downtown, along with traffic impact studies, is not apparent and must be executed.

The town is also talking with FDOT about installing $1 million roundabouts at Broadway and Longboat Club Road on Gulf of Mexico Drive, although no decision has been made.

Bullock urges residents to press for solutions even when tourists are gone after season.

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f you’re just returning to Sarasota, you might have noticed a few changes.

Sure, the Vue Sarasota Bay project isn’t finished — though it should be during this season — and the Sarasota Quay property is still untouched. But construction crews have been busy during the summer, so here, we run down some of the high-profile developments that will be reshaping the city in the coming months.

1 HOTEL SARASOTA The project: A 164-room Marriott Autograph hotel is coming with some significant overhauls to the road, including a new roundabout.

Address: 1255 S. Palm Ave. Anticipated completion: Spring 2017 Details: Work began on this project in 2015, but the efforts to overhaul neighboring portions of Cocoanut Avenue began this summer. Developer Floridays Development Co. is

responsible for improvements between Palm Avenue and First Street, while the city is making changes between Palm and Gulfstream Avenue.

The improvement project includes the installation of a roundabout at Palm and Cocoanut avenues, wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping.

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Anticipated completion: November 2017 Details: In September, the future tenants of the building at 1500 State St. appeared at a groundbreaking for the project, located next to the State Street parking garage. Those tenants included the fast-casual burger restaurant S’macks, Sarasota Magazine, Re/Max Platinum Realty and Optional Art Fine Jewelry.

The project — which includes one six-story building and an adjoining two-story building — will also include 20 luxury condominium units.

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The project: A 228-unit apartment building adds to the Rosemary District residential boom.

Address: 1401 Fruitville Road Anticipated completion: Summer 2017 Details: Growth hasn’t slowed down in the Rosemary District, as multiple large residential projects broke ground earlier this year. In addition to Urban Flats, the Elan Rosemary development will add 286 residential units at 710 N. Lemon Ave. by winter 2018.

Not all of the projects are so immense — in June, crews began work on Risdon on 5th, a 22-unit condo project at 1350 Fifth St. In total, more than 1,200 residential units are under construction in Rosemary.

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The project: An 18-story highrise on a historical property has been beset by delays.

The project: A mixed-use project includes a restaurant, office space and condos.

Address: 1500 State St.

The project: Construction on Lift Station 87 led to a lengthy detour on Osprey Avenue.

Address: Osprey Avenue, between Bay Street and Lincoln Drive Anticipated completion: Summer 2017 Details: Although it isn’t a private development, this project will have a significant impact on the city while construction is ongoing. In August, the engineering team behind the Lift Station 87 project closed the Osprey Avenue Bridge so crews could install piping underneath the Hudson Bayou.

The closure will last up to a year. The city, meanwhile, is working to reroute traffic from Osprey Avenue onto U.S. 41, hoping to avoid an impact on the neighboring residential areas.

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his past summer, for the first time, Riverview senior cross-country runner Elayna Goodman put in the miles.

Every morning, she would rise and run, sometimes on flat terrain, sometimes up and down hills. It added up to about 40 miles a week. That’s low for senior runners, Goodman admitted, but for her it was a drastic change of pace that led to the results she wanted.

Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19 minutes, 7 seconds. She set it Oct. 8 at the Don Bishop Invitational in Brandon, and it was a second off the school record.

“I didn’t ever expect to be this close to it,” Goodman said.

Before the summer, Goodman wasn’t sure if she liked running all that mileage. She is also on the Riverview track and field team, and in the past, she thought of herself as an 800-meter runner.

She eased her way into crosscountry, doing light work to get used to running on different terrains.

It was the endurance that proved her toughest challenge.

That takes time to build, a fact of which Riverview cross-country coach Paul Opitz is acutely aware.

He didn’t want Goodman pushing herself too much too quickly, especially cross-training with track and field. Goodman said she’s thankful Opitz made her health and safety a top priority.

“He’s really into the sport,” Goodman said. “He really cares for us.”

Goodman decided this summer she wanted to try to earn a collegiate scholarship in either crosscountry or track and field, where she holds the fifth-best 2-mile time in school history. It was all about establishing a base, Goodman said. Without a base level of miles and the endurance to run them fast consistently, runners will get nowhere. So she ran, and ran more.

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said. “I just had to be more patient and get used to it. In time it will come, but you have to put in the work.”

Goodman said she has been in contact with a handful of schools about scholarships, but will wait to make a decision until after Riverview’s track and field season is complete.

“Knowing that I’ve been dropping (time) is just really nice,” Goodman said. “Going into college knowing that I’m just now starting this momentum is making me feel really good. I’m peaking and I feel really fresh.”

Her improvements helped the Rams take home its first Class 4A District 8 title in five years Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.

Goodman finished second overall in that race at 19.11.

Opitz said Goodman’s improvement came from not allowing herself to plateau.

“I’ve been coaching for 20 years,” Opitz said. “I’ve coached a lot of runners. She’s one of the hardest working girls I’ve ever had.

“You have some new runners, they’ll do a little training. They’ll run a 5K in 30 minutes. They’ll do some work for two weeks and drop 3 minutes. But they never take the next step. You can’t just go out and do a 3-mile run (for training). You could, but you just stay there. You’ll never break through. She (Goodman) trained more this summer. She’s smart.”

Goodman does not think about her times too much. She always tries to one-up herself, sure, but she also has other goals, like passing a runner she has never passed before. There is not much a runner can do to significantly enhance him performance once into the season. That is why the work done in the summer is so key, Goodman said. There are no shortcuts in cross-country, no way to train to cut “X” amount of seconds off a personal record. It comes down to knowing how to SEE PAGE 22A

Riverview senior Elayna Goodman’s improvements helped the Rams take home their first Class 4A District 8 title in five years Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.

Goodman finished second overall in that race at 19.11.

FAST FACTS Name: Elayna Goodman School: Riverview Year: Senior Sport: Crosscountry Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” Favorite vacation spot: New York or Boston Future major: Applied mathematics

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The Riverview boys swim team won its third straight Class 4A state title Nov. 5 at the Sailfish Splashpark Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. The team finished with 276 points.

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Sarasota Military Academy girls senior goalie Madison Robinson made 12 saves to salvage a 1-1 tie against Sarasota in the team’s season-opening game Nov. 1.

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Riverview running back Ali Boyce rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries in the Rams’ 42-24 home win over rival Sarasota Nov. 4.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Bryce Williams had 14 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns Nov. 4 in the Cougars’ 27-2 road win over Bayshore.

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run a course and mentally being ready to win.

Goodman started running at Riverview for the social aspect of the sport, and that’s one of the things she said she’ll miss after graduation. Goodman has a lot of fun with her teammates, like throwing “pasta parties” the night before a meet. In addition to loading up on carbs for the next morning, the teammates will make ribbons for their hair and play Dance Dance Revolution.

Goodman said she prefers penne pasta, but added that “all pasta is good.”

Despite the success in districts, the Rams failed to qualify for the Class 4A state meet as a team for the first time in 20 years. Goodman qualified on her own and said before the meet that she would use the knowledge of being the lone Riverview representative as extra motivation.

At the state meet Nov. 5 in Tallahassee, Goodman did well, finishing 35th out of 181 participants, but did not set a new school record, instead finishing at 19:35.

For comparison’s sake, Goodman ran the same course at last year’s state meet in 20:35.

Her Riverview cross-country career is now over, but Goodman has no regrets.

“I’ve had the best time of my life running,” Goodman said.

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High school football playoffs are here. Cardinal Mooney (8-2) travels to Melbourne Central Catholic (9-0). MCC junior quarterback Joaquin Collazo will be a stiff test for the Cougar defense. He has completed 64.5% of his passes and holds a 24-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Cardinal Mooney will need its own quarterback, senior Tristan Hillerich, to match Collazo if it wants to come back with a victory. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Riverview (8-1) also has a playoff game. The Rams will take on Olympia (6-3) at home.

Titans quarterback Joe Milton is a dual-threat and holds offers from the University of South Carolina and Iowa State, among other schools. The Rams had their ground game working in their tuneup game against rival Sarasota. Sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer need to lead the way once again. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

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The Sarasota County Rampage will face off against Plant at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex at 6 p.m. The team is made up of high school hockey players from around

the county, including Riverview senior Max Fitzgerald, Sarasota Military Academy junior Anthony Rinaldi and dynamic Sarasota freshman Morgan Winters, who leads the team with eight goals in six games.

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The Sarasota-Riverview rivalry picks up on the soccer pitch. The two schools’ girls teams will play each other at 7 p.m. at Sarasota. Last season, Riverview won both matches by a combined score of 8-1. The Sailors and senior offensive midfielder Elizabeth Giuffre will be out for revenge.

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Table tennis club prides itself on diversity, competition I n a small gymnasium at Colonial Oaks Park, 10 tables are lined up in two columns. Nine are blue; one is older and green.

A net is placed down the middle of each.

On Monday and Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons, anywhere from 25 to 35 people will use these tables, smashing a light white ball over the net again and again, praying this time it won’t be returned. Winners raise their arms in victory, losers grimace, and both shake hands on a game well played.

This is the Sarasota Table Tennis Club. It was started 11 years ago, but has been in the hands of Tim Coxson and a few others for the past eight. The club charges $5 for walk-ins, or $20 for a monthly subscription. The money goes toward paying rent and upgrading equipment.

Coxson has been playing table tennis for 44 years, ever since he’d go to tournaments with his father-in-law, John Shimko, in Ohio. Coxson admitted that in those days, he only tagged along because he and Shimko would go for beers afterward.

“He was into it, but I wasn’t,” Coxson said. “The longer I played, the more enjoyment I got out of it.”

The club has many players from countries where the sport is more popular, including South Korea, Vietnam, Germany and Canada. The club is also diverse in age. Joe Cincotta, the club’s

Joe Coxson has helped run the Sarasota Table Tennis Club for the last eight years.

oldest member, is 84. He won a Table Tennis Doubles Men silver medal with partner Alfred Palumbo at the 2013 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. The former tomato farmer plays to keep his cardio up and his brain function sharp.

The youngest participant is 5-year-old Shia Williams, who occasionally comes to play with his father, club coach Andrew Williams. Andrew Williams said his son stands about an inch above the net but loves hitting the ball back-and-forth anyway.

One of the first things Andrew Williams tells me is the difference between table tennis and pingpong, which I had used interchangeably.

“Pingpong is recreational,” Andrew Williams said. “You’re just putting the ball on the table and over the net. There’s not a lot of skill involved. Table tennis is technical. You want to put spin

on the ball.”

Williams said they even use different equipment. Pingpong paddles are bare bones and have dimples on one side, which eliminates spin. Table tennis rackets are a combination of wood, sponge and rubber. Most members bring their own racket.

Some even treat their rackets with alcohol, giving it a sticky surface for better control.

The club doesn’t keep stats, but regulars know the best players. Wolf Johnson, a member for a year and a half, called Coxson the “Mr. Miyagi” of the club, or the master. This seemed to be a popular opinion. Johnson said Coxson excels at forcing opponents to beat themselves.

Johnson himself was praised by other players. An underground mixed martial arts fighter for 16 years, Johnson initially played table tennis to improve his hand and eye quickness, but soon fell in love with the challenge of adjusting to different styles of play. He’s such an avid fan that he drives from his home in Tampa twice a week to play with the club. He’s tried other table tennis clubs, but the level of competition and atmosphere at Colonial Oaks Park keeps him coming back.

“They treat you with respect here,” Johnson said. “They don’t care what color you are. You’re family.”

The vibe at the club is intense.

Just don’t call it pingpong.

Ryan Kohn is the sports writer for the Sarasota Observer. Contact him at rkohn@ yourobserver.com.

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Whether they traveled close and stayed in North America or ventured farther away to places such as Turkey, New Zealand, Kenya or South Korea, our readers didn’t forget to pack a copy of the Sarasota Observer, the Siesta Key Observer, the Longboat Observer or the East County Observer.

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Winners Cathy and Larry Duguay recently celebrated Cathy’s 60th birthday by traveling to Greece and Turkey with their family. They took a moment to catch up with the East County Observer in Istanbul before the Blue Mosque’s nightly light show.

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Dennis Kowal and his friend of 50 years, Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt, hold the Sarasota Observer by Hunt’s installation of his 30-foot-long, bronze sculpture “SWING LOW” from the ceiling in the new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture Museum in Washington, D.C.

Lakewood Ranch residents Linda and Mike McGrath cruise through the Panama Canal with their East County Observer.

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Girls Inc. is a national after school program that works to prepare young girls for the real world.

Every girl at Girls Inc. has a job.

They work for the Dream Harbor police as peacekeepers. They start their own businesses. Some even run for political office.

The government is the cornerstone of the Dream Harbor society. Twenty girls coordinate efforts between the town’s police and remind girls about special projects going on in their community.

The town is fictitious and the name is cute, but Jamie Minton, director of kindergarten through eighth grade initiatives, said she hopes the lessons girls learn by participating in the government are real.

“It’s about really doing the work and giving girls the chance to have their voices heard and participate of the structure and development of the program as well,” Minton said.

But this election season wasn’t all sparkles and bright colors.

Girls registered to vote and exercised their early voting rights on Nov. 2 by casting ballots for USA’s actual presidential candidates. Though their ballots weren’t counted in Tuesday’s Election Day totals, the gravity of their vote did not escape the young voters.

“It kind of does mirror the conversations that people are having around the country,” Minton said. “Girls know that whoever is elected president and whoever is elected as their (congressional representative) is going to have an impact on their lives and their families’ lives.”

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Dream Harbor City Hall facilitator Bonnie Kritzmacker teaches civics to the kindergarteners and first-graders.

Students learned about secret ballots, women’s suffrage and mutual respect.

“The girls have had opinions,” Kritzmacker said. “I didn’t say one thing or another, but I did ask them to say one good thing about each presidential candidate. All of them said both candidates love their children.”

With the recent emphasis on politics, the girls of Girls Inc. are encouraged to think of themselves as trailblazers.

“They learn here that there is so much more that goes into being a leader than being a politician, and so in everything they do they are encouraged to be leaders,” Minton said.

Jennifer ran on a platform of improving girls’ performance in school.

Although she came 27 votes short of Shayla to win the mayoral race, she did finish with the second most votes out of the eight candidates. Both girls will officially take office after the Dream Harbor swearing in ceremony on Tuesday.

Jennifer ran a race to be proud of and will take what she’s learned from the campaign to her role as vice mayor.

“I want to help girls and inspire girls because sometimes girls need a little inspiration,” Jennifer said.

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3RD ANNUAL VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST Runs from 7 to 9 a.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Goodwill Manasota and the Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation invite veterans to attend the breakfast to honor their service.

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THUNDER FUN DAY Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Out-of-Door Academy, Siesta Key Campus, 444 Reid St. Admission is free. Visit oda.edu/tfd or contact Terri Medina at 554-3403.

VETERANS DAY PARADE The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Osprey Avenue. The parade will be followed by a Veterans Day ceremony at Five Points Park with keynote speaker retired Lt. Ryan Simonson, a West Point graduate who served in the United States Army for 13 years. Visit escape-to-sarasota.com for more information.

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ROCK FOR A CAUSE Runs from 2 to 9 p.m. in downtown Sarasota on Main Street.

Local musicians compete in a battle-of-the-bands style show for a cash prize of $1,500 and the chance to help local music education programs. Proceeds will be used to send students of the Del Couch Music Education Foundation to the Berklee College of Music Summer Programs.

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LEARN THE BENEFITS OF LONG-TERM CARE Runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bijou Cafe, 1287 First St. Forethought Life Insurance Co. and The Sarasota Office of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC sponsor the dinner and information session exploring long-term care hosted by George Ryan, vice president and branch manager of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Contact Beth Gillmann at 225-2909 or bgillmann@janney.com.

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BEE RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAZAAR Runs from 8 a .m. to noon at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church, 4826 S. McIntosh Road. Shop and enjoy an expanded flea market, crafts, books and baked goods.

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16TH ANNUAL RINGLING COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT Starts at 10 a.m. at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd. The annual fundraiser for Ringling College student scholarships includes 18 holes, on-course refreshments, lunch and an awards dinner banquet.

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FARM-TO-FORK FAMILY FEAST Runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Francis, 1289 Palm Ave. The Southside Elementary “Green Team” is pairing with chefs at The Francis to craft a menu using ingredients grown in the school garden. Proceeds benefit the Southside edible garden. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Visit southsidepto.org/ donate to purchase tickets.

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The guest of honor Saturday evening was Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White.

White announced last year that she would be retiring in February after eight years as superintendent and a career of 40 years with Sarasota County Schools.

The evening was filled with well wishes for White and her future endeavors, as well as reflection on her contributions

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“I don’t think it can be overemphasized her impact on education,” said Stephen Covert, Pine View School principal.

“She’s a person who leads from the front and has led for all these years.”

Sarasota County School Board member Jane Goodwin said White is tireless. ”When we’ve had tough decisions to make, she’s made it look easy,” she said.

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home in Sunset Bay tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Eric Baird, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1475 Siesta Drive to Kurt and Patricia Gelfand, of Athens, Ga., for $2.36 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,750 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.8 million in 2009.

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POINSETTIA PARK David Murray and Sandra Stuart, of Sarasota, sold their two-home property at 2829 S. Osprey Ave. to David Heskett, of Sarasota, for $1.75 million.

The first home was built in 1926; it has four bedrooms,

four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,239 square feet of living area. The second home was built in 2007. It has one bedroom, one bath and 752 square feet of living area. They previously sold for $1.35 million in 2008.

CORAL COVE Britta Kotlikoff and Annika Ladner, trustees, of Voorhees, N.J., sold the home at 1584 Caribbean Drive to Mary Li, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.6 million. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,100 square feet of living area.

James and Lou Anne Campbell, of Jacksonville, sold their home at 7314 Periwinkle Drive to Aaron and Tiffany Carroll, of Sarasota, for $1.46 million. Built in 1958, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,894 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.1 million in 2010.

Francis and Christine Kramer, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1828 Nautilus Drive to Katrina Breen, of Sarasota, for $389,000. Built in 1964, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,611 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $310,000 in March.

SARASOTA BAY CLUB Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 427 condominium at 1299 N. Tamiami Trail to Roland and Betty Anthone, of Sarasota, for $1,205,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,343 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,082,000 in 2004.

MCCLELLAN PARK Liberty Savings Bank sold two homes at 1731 Seminole Drive to Michael and Nancy Riney, of Sarasota, for $800,000.

The first property was built in 1940; it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,054 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 1997; it has one bedroom, one bath and 736 square feet of living area.

HUDSON OAKS Donald Faust Jr., of Spring City, Pa., sold his Unit 10 condominium at 1740 Alderman St. to Sharon Miller, of Sarasota, for $475,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,187 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,000 in 2015.

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Other top sales by area SIESTA KEY

Marina Del Sol Gulf Coast Home Partners LLC sold the Unit E-21 condominium at 1310 Old Stickney Point Road to Mark Ruzycki and Teresa Bauer, of Ontario, Canada, for $1,025,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,512 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $745,000 in 2003.

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Beverly Tschuor, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 4370 Boca Pointe Drive to Michael and Michelle Silvestri, of Sarasota, for $1,025,000. Built in 1988, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,018 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $750,000 in 2013.

Sophia Fong, of Sarasota, for $430,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,886 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $400,500 in 2014.

RIVO AT RINGLING Elena Benedict-Smith, of

827 Paradise Way A4167744 $1,490,000 Sara Ferguson

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-320-2709

632 Calle De Peru A4168444 $929,500 Karen Chandler

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

3838 Pomegranate Place A4167244 $887,214 Marta Diaz Hudson

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-376-7630

1696 Pine Harrier Circle A4168186 $775,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-266-4873

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

8553 Greenside Court A4167477 $684,900 Melba Jimenez PA

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-356-3970

8937 Grey Oaks Avenue A4149660 $659,000 Marilyn Vespoli

Sarasota 941-966-8000 201-926-7272

1083 Bahia Vista Court A4168345 $589,900 Phyllis Garfinkel

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-302-6400

1080 Mallard Marsh Drive A4168146 $579,900 Linda Bastian

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-321-6203

3603 N Point Road 301 A4167071 $549,000 Rosalie Phillips

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Trinity Acres Lucas Congdon and Galen Finnegan-Congdon sold their home at 809 Faith Ave. to Judy Washburn, trustee, of Nokomis, for $545,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,961 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $480,000 in 2005.

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B. Jean Lappen, of Meredith, N.H., sold her home at 1626 Landfall Drive to Christopher and Kerry Cameron, of Nokomis, for $480,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,153 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $325,000 in 2010.

Sarasota, sold her Unit 902 condominium at 1771 Ringling Blvd. to Silverton Capital LLC for $350,000. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $414,500 in 2006.

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

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5600 Beach Way Drive 310 N5909639 $549,000 Robin Vaccai

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7333 S Serenoa Drive A4165729 $479,900 Linda Bastian

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-321-6203

5208 Far Oak Circle A4167176 $449,000 Stephanie Bugatti

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-504-0978

2715 Valencia Drive A4160202 $429,900 Jeffrey Weller

Sarasota 941-388-4447 941-266-8206

7522 Mariana Drive A4162663 $399,000 Jennifer Linehan

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-266-7555

4267 Miriana Way A4168316 $359,900 Drew Russell

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-993-3739

9218 Newnan Circle D5913003 $349,900 Marcia Cullinan

Port Charlotte 941-473-7750 941-662-5878

7631 Fairway Woods Drive 601 A4168292 $329,000 Gladys Carrasco

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-400-1520

1828 Mid Ocean Circle A4167631 $325,000 The Gilliland Group

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-809-5151

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest city of Sarasota and Sarasota County building permits issued for the week of Oct. 24-28, in order of dollar amounts.

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APPLICANT

2309 Alameda Ave.

Fence/gate

Michel Rapoport

$18,000

301 S. Gulfstream Ave.

Renovations

Richard Shopes

$14,000

910 Blvd. of the Arts #5

Boat Lift

Lynn Schutt

$13,426

2455 Temple St.

Reroof

Kenneth Casanave

$11,340

2781 Hatton St.

Reroof

James Baltes Jr.

$10,300

3044 Bay St.

Reroof

David Bryant

$8,450

2374 Datura St.

Pool Cage

Frank Radtke

$8,127

888 Boulevard of the Arts Doors

Susan Hermann

$7,476

988 Boulevard of the Arts Mechanical

Stephen Kelin

$6,670

3010 Hatton St.

Merton Bickford

$6,540

Mechanical

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3206 Casey Key Road A4166773 $5,700,000 APPLICANT AMOUNT Terri Derr

525 Avenida Del Mare

Garage

Seppo Rantala

$110,000

1643 Stanford Lane

Dock/boat lift

Balazs Szabo

$70,383

751 Arabian Circle

Addition

Frances Waters

$67,380

8603 Woodbriar Drive

Reroof

Michael Frenette

$52,950

4772 Sweetmeadow Circle Reroof

David Tarlton

$44,950

6725 Ave. D

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James Kerigan Jr.

8041 Via Fiore

Windows

James Muir, trustee

516 S. Shore Drive

Reroof

Patrick McCoy

$37,895

2734 Silver King Way

Pool/deck

Joseph Klein

$32,735

2075 Apalachee Lane

Reroof

Donald Healy

$30,200

Casey Key 941-383-7591 941-356-6694

$42,116 $38,603 665 N Owl Drive A4168453 $2,995,000 Brian Loebker

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-735-4393

1255 N Gulfstream Avenue PH1504 A4152908 $2,500,000 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-685-0422

4410 Camino Real A4152860 $2,399,000 Michael Hays

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-376-1826

1241 Tree Bay Lane A4165897 $2,349,995 Kelly Quigley & Linda Dickinson

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

1705 Wisconsin Avenue A4168325 $2,349,000 Kelly Quigley & Linda Dickinson

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

300 S Pineapple Avenue 201 A4136333 $2,199,000 Jonathan Abrams

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-232-2868

5332 Shadow Lawn Drive A4157847 $2,075,000 Karen Cash Greco

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-504-6927

3916 N Shell Road A4148156 $1,995,000 Nora Johnson

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

5167 Dewey Place A4139414 $1,795,000 Dan Freed

Siesta Key 941-966-8000 941-735-0770

5040 Commonwealth Drive A4168138 $1,745,000 Jennifer Linehan

Siesta Key 941-951-6660 941-266-7555

1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive A401 A4168568 $1,500,000 Beth Wietrzykowski

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-330-3600

1660 Summerhouse Ln 102 A4148397 $1,149,000 Christine Kramer & Jennifer Thompson

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107 Hourglass Drive N5909977 $269,900 Tammy Kitt

2757 Lucaya Avenue D5914498 $179,900 Dee Dee Zor

2050 Benjamin Franklin Drive PH-1102 A4165339 $5,995,000 Kim & Michael Ogilvie

Venice 941-493-2500 941-275-9353

Venice 941-485-5421 941-284-7274

North Port/Venice 941-473-7750 614-330-2210

1622 Dunmore Way A4167792 $279,000 Barbara E Gahry

4342 Sunniland Street A4168103 $259,900 Lenore Treiman

127 Woodland Place 127 A4165252 $136,000 Priscilla Adams

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-586-3936

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-356-9642

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-350-5871

2546 Parma Street A4151728 $274,900 Team Dunn

6282 Bonaventure Court A4163949 $254,900 Brian Loebker

8341 38th Street Circle E 203 A4167236 $135,000 Stacy Hanan

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-809-2154

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-735-4393

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-266-0529

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-376-1717

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

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-914-5011 & 941-928-0790

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Aliya Kagalwala and Mehnaz Juna try hula-hooping.

Darien, Jeff and Kayla Christensen

Charles Rock starts his climb up.

Harper Donahue and Lucas Deatherage delight in observing marine life.

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rica Timmerman was pleasantly surprised at the abundance of marine life she found Saturday morning while wading in the waters of Little Sarasota Bay. Timmerman scooped up crown conch, shrimp and a rare baby brittle starfish to display during the 2016 Fall Family Festival hosted by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast at Bay Preserve.

“This estuary acts like as a fish nursery,” Timmerman said.

All of her finds were on display with Around the Bend Nature Tours to educate attending families about the importance of preserving the area. The day included live music, lawn games, tree climbing, kayaking and wading in the waters for marine life.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson said the goal was to get people outdoors for the day.

“There aren’t many places left in our county where you can have a recreational space that is adjacent to the bay,” Johnson said. “We’re losing that public access to waterways.”

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235 N. Orange Ave., Suite 200 • Sarasota, FL 34236

www.BOEFlorida.com

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Sarasota's finest properties Best Looking AGent

NEW 1211 SOUTHPORT DR $1,249,000 4044 ROBERTS POINT RD

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Lakewood Ranch Country Club 7045 Portmarnock Place

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8663 sq ft home with 6 bedrooms, all en suites, 5 car garage, gorgeous lake views, private setting, Media Room, Home Gym, His and Her’s study, Two Master Suites, 9 ft. deep pool and so much more! $2,850,000

www.7045PortmarnockPlace.com

Renée Dedio Preininger 941.400.4235

reneeworks4u@gmail.com

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Sarasota Trust Realty Company 401 Burns Court, Sarasota, FL 34236 www.sarasotatrustrealty.com

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Panoramic views include the private beach, the Sarasota skyline & the manicured fairways of the LBK Club golf course Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club On the southern end of LBK for easy access to St. Armands Circle and Downtown Sarasota Exclusive, private, world-class waterfront living

2 bedrooms, den, 3 baths, 2470 sq. ft. living area Two covered southwestern facing terraces Master suite with 2 walk-in closets, Gulf views Airy & bright with volume ceilings, wood floors Under building assigned parking Excellent privacy, safety and security

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MLS A4167661 Offered at $1,289,000

Voted Sarasota Magazine’s Five Star Agent “Best in Client Satisfaction” 11 Years in a Row Coldwell Banker - International President’s Premier Agent Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 5145 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Owned and Operated by NRT,LLC

Sharon Gould

Realtor®

cell: 941-323-9357 office: 941-349-2922 Sharon@SharonInSarasota.com

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

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CHEVY BLAZER LT 2002, 61,650 miles, original owner, pewter, leather, loaded, Bose speakers, CD, A1 shape! $4,350/obo. 941-922-4994.

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

Boats

YACHT RESTORATION. Repairs, Leak Detection, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. Master Shipwright Woodworker. Free Estimates. J.C., 941-779-8306.

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RED LEATHER sofa and black leather lounge.

Sofa: $425. Lounge: $175. Patty, 941-284-7626.

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CEILING FAN: outdoor, new in box, Hunter, white, $119. Toddler car seat, $39. 941-539-9322.

COMBINED ANNUAL YARD SALE, November 12, 8a.m.-3p.m., Wellington Chase, The Hamptons and Stone Bridge. (Off Northridge, Sarasota).

EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE For the issue of November 24, 2015 THE OBSERVER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY NOVEMBER 24.

EARLY DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE SARASOTA/SIESTA KEY OBSERVERS WILL BE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 @ NOON G.E. MICROWAVE: black, perfect working order. $95. 309 212 6205.

GAS BARBECUE Grill: Brinkman 2-burner. Hardly used. Tank nearly full. $50. 941-966-3801.

GAS GRILL: stainless steel, Members Mark, sold

by Sams, $175. 941-346-1303.

HEALTH CARE Aids: Potty chair, $60. Cane, $15.

Raised toilet seat, $25. Slightly used.

941-921-0512.

INTEX ABOVE ground pool. Oval 18'x10'x42' Used for 3 months. $200. Ladder/filter included.

212-769-0023.

LITTLE TIKES My Size Barbie playhouse & Little Tikes adjustable basketball hoop. $20 for both (941)504-0165.

MAYTAG DRYER: Heavy duty- 7 available cycles, good condition, $85. 941-922-4994.

NINJA HIGH powered, multi-use smoothie drink maker, never used, $38. Electric buffet server $26.

941-918-0737.

RUG: 8/FT round, palm tree pattern, $60.

Christmas nutcrackers, $20/ea. or 6 for $100.

941-922-4093.

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BEAUTIFUL MIRROR: Large gold wood frame, 36x48. Must see! $175. 941-351-2040.

DINING TABLE w/4 chairs: wicker, octagonal glasstop, pickled off white, lovely, $200. Call 941-586-7092.

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COMMUNITY WIDE Garage Sale, Saturday 11/12, 8a.m.-12p.m. Glen Oaks Manor Dr. 12th and Beneva.

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ESTATE SALE 1232 Point Crisp Road- Siesta Key 8:45-2:00 Thurs. Nov. 10 8:45-2:00 Fri. Nov. 11 8:45-12PM Sat. Nov. 12 Beautifully furnished: sterling silver, silver plate, wicker sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman, dresser, coffee & end tables, sofa table & server; Tommy Bahama coffee & end tables, king bed set, king bed, 2 fine oriental rugs, school house clock, Orrefors, granite top server/wine rack, mirrors, bookcases, books, pairs of lamps, 2 bar chairs, mahogany chests, end tables, dining set & drop leaf tables; set of 1840’s chairs, 2 1860’s chests, HDTV, African sculptures, sofa bed, lots of bric-a-brac, new chandelier, table & bed linens & more. Pix: estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure

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

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

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DOCTOR LOOKING for business partner.

Leadership position with essential oil sales. $2000-$10,000 monthly.

Call or text 941-955-1220

OUT−OF−DOOR ACADEMY "Giving Closet" Sale Saturday Nov 12, 11:00 AM−2:00 PM − Rain or Shine 444 Reid Street, Siesta Key, FL 34242.

Huge sale of all kinds of clothes, sporting goods and housewares! Shoes, clothes! Men’s and Women’s; Boy’s and Girl’s’ Garage sale prices: $1; $2; $5!! Baby and Toddler sizes too!

Help Wanted A LENDING HAND is looking for

CNAs/ HHAs/ COMPANIONS to join its network of caregivers.

Call 941-404-3520 HCS #230506 NR #30211577

General Merchandise COMIC BOOKS: various for sale, approx. 1,150 dated from 1970’s to 1990’s. Call for appointment, 941-351-5101.

EILEEN FISHER Chico, St. John.

Fifis Southside Village, 1905 So. Osprey Ave. Pretty clothes, bargain prices.

941-312-6950

WATER SEALER & Wood Floor Adhesive, Thompson, 5 gallon, $20. 941-953-4186.

Merchandise Wanted

COMPUTER DESK. Wood desk 53"w x 30"d x 60"h. Excellent shape, $75. (586) 850−6479.

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

Antiques/Collectibles

Events

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

HOLIDAY FAIR. Presbyterian Church of The Covena t. Saturday, November 12th, 8a.m.-1p.m.

7950 S. Tamiami Trail. Across from Hobby Lobby.

Gifts, plants, baked goods and more!

Autos For Sale

Storage

AUDI A4 Convertible 2006: beige, 3.0 quatro. Great shape, all papers, see it to believe it! A little over 100,000 miles, $11,000. 941-377-1269.

SECURE PARKING for RV’s and boats. Reasonable price. Lorraine Rd. & SR70. Call for appt., Rolf, 941-356-2630.

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CARPENTERS’ HELPER: one to three years experience. Neat and clean. Must have tools and transportation. 941-238-8033.

Condos/Apts. For Rent 55+ GULF Gate Villa: 2BR/2BA, remodeled bath/kitchen with granite. Wood/tile floors, no pets/smoking. Annual. 843-252-9089.

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Stroll to Siesta Key: 3BR/3BA Modern architecture, $335,000.

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Gateway to Siesta Key: 3BR/2BA - $350,000.

Longboat Key House on Canal: Dock. $475,000.

Longboat Key Condo: boat lift. Views of Bay. Pet friendly. - $369,000.

Longboat Villa: 2BR - $250,000

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Waterfront Home: 4BR/4BA, dock, Pool/Spa $665,000 Tara Preserve: 3BR/2BA, lake view. $275,000

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

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Classified Ads Bring Results 941-955-4888

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2BR/2BA SERENADE Palmer Ranch: 2/2, 3rd fl., appliances, lanai, pools, gated, all new floor to ceiling. One yr. lease $1600 mo. Avail. Jan. Non−smoking/pets. (815) 685−6373.

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

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

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

904-556-8900.

PALMER RANCH: Botanica. 3BR/2BA, water view, high ceilings, crown molding, lots of natural light. Quartz counters, S.S. appliances, new W/D, attached garage. Near shops and Siesta Key. $359,000. 616-566-0857.

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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.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT 3155 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rentals Ask us about our special rates.

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

No pets. Unfurnished. Available immediately.

Long term/Seasonal. 703-638-8128.

BETTY’S HOUSECLEANING Service. Residential and Commercial. High quality cleaning.

Reasonable rates. Licensed. Insured. References.

Call 941-650-6180.

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

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Transportation

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

Phone (941)809-1438

IMPERIAL SERVICES

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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and 2014 by Bradenton Herald • Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by Sarasota Magazine

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Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

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Inquire: siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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Complete Customized Individual In-Home Care.

We offer Non-Medical & Medical Services such as Homemaking, Transportation, Doctor Visits, Errands, Meal Preparation (including Special Dietary needs), Medication Supervision, and so much more! Professional Staffing available 24/7.

For details, visit: www.ElderCareSarasota.com Call 377-4465 or E-mail: ElderCareSRQ@aol.com Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic. #30211372

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Chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances. One of a kind. Must see to appreciate. Perfect for entertaining or just relaxing in style. Founding membership to country club available. Eight miles to Highlands, N.C. $549,000. 850-766-7090.

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CLEANING

DOORS

Frank Beck Upholstery

DON’T LET YOUR

Sliding Glass Door Repair

DRYER START A FIRE!

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

Call Paradise Dryer Vent Cleaning Today

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COMPUTER

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

CONCRETE

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Residential Concrete Specialist

STEVE PANEBIANCO H R S

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957-4762 (cell #) 504-3168 HOME SERVICES

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Installation • Maintenance

Shamrock Renovations, LLC 220243

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941-228-5011

ESTIMATES!

FAST SAME-DAY SERVICE

CARPENTRY

Specializing in Quality Work / Done on Time

Cell #809-7311

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

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By Isabel

Fabrics | Custom Draperies | Pillows | Beddings Valances & Cornices | Blinds | Shutters & Shades Upholstery & Slipcovers | Color Consultation | Motorized System

Licensed Lic. #38333 References

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Also Laying Stone

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

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

GRAND OPENING of our new SHOWROOM location in Palmetto coming soon

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

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(Just around the corner Next to Beneva Flowers)

State Lic. CR CO25291

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NEW LOCATION: 6968 Beneva Rd.

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780-3788 • 822-0436

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Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

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Repair • Popcorn Removal • Remodel • New Construction

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

Yoder Aluminum Inc. Yoderaluminum.com

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

ESTABLISHED 1975!

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YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS! 941. 979. 2707

Allow me to do my very best for you!

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Disposal Special

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A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007

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Specializing in Re-Roofing & Repairs All Work Guaranteed

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Joe Murray, Owner

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

Fully Insured

State Licensed Contractor #CCC057066

IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLER/DESIGNER

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make your moving day a pleasure.

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

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941-993-9976

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Licensed and Insured

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Res./Com. Lic./Ins. ndow & Pressure Clea et Wi n s i n ng known as Sunrise Wind Su o merly

• Pet Sitting • Dog Walking • Over 24 years experience • Excellent references

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tropicalpainting15.com

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(cell) 780-3346 Licensed & Insured

Robert Baker 941-204-7444

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POWER WASHING

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www.homewatchofsarasota.com info@homewatchofsarasota.com

Reg. Price $ 30900 Installed

Fast Quality Service at Reasonable Rates Ins./Lic. #RF0048866

KEEP YOUR INDEPENDENCE!

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Serving Longboat Key Since 2005

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SPECIAL 10 % OFF + Additional $500 For Senior Citizens

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

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SPG SCHEMMEL PROPERT Y GROUP REP RES EN T IN G

S a r a s o t a ’ s M OST A M A ZIN G P RO P ERTIES

Venice | 600 N Jackson Road | $9,450,000

Sarasota | 7922 S Holiday Drive | $6,975,000

Casey Key | 3528/3521 Casey Key Road | $5,795,000

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

609 Golden Gate Point | Starting at $1,650,000

Indian Beach | 916 Indian Beach Drive | $2,495,000

Siesta Key | 1136 Windsong Lane | $2,200,000

Tower Residences | 35 Watergate Dr, 704 | $1,799,000

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

Casey Key | 4020 Casey Key Road | $1,245,000

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

JOEL SCHEMMEL, J.D. 941.587.4894 joel.schemmel@sothebysrealty.com SHARON CHIODI 941.809.0380 sharon.chiodi@sothebysrealty.com

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

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. Property information herein is derived from various sources including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate and neither suggests nor infers that Sotheby’s International Realty participated as either the listing or cooperating agent or broker in the sale or purchase of the properties depicted.

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