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Spearheaded by a Daiquiri Deck co-owner, a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion also calls for a water park and a 305-seat restaurant.

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First Presbyterian Preschool hosted a Thanksgiving program Nov. 23. Following a performance, children and their families gathered for a potluck lunch with traditional Thanksgiving fixings, along with new traditions, such as pizza. Before sitting down to feast, the Sarasota Observer asked children what they were thankful for this year.

ROWAN CALLAWAY Age: 5 Thankful for: “Animal Jam! Mom, dad and Boone (brother).”

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Southside Elementary School kindergarten students perform “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” at a special Thanksgiving program Nov. 18. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 1B.

CHARLOTTE CHAPDELAIN Age: 5 Thankful for: “Eating. My mom and my dada.”

Favorite Thanksgiving foods: Turkey and pumpkin pie TREY MACDOUGALL Age: 5 What are you thankful for? “My cat (Adora Siesta), turkey and when (we) get to eat the turkey.”

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Sale spotlights East Main Street Following the $18.1 million sale of Main Plaza, how might the new owners redevelop the property — and how will that impact the eastern end of downtown Sarasota?

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Over the past year, stakeholders on the eastern end of downtown have hailed a comedy club, craft beer bar and buffalo wing restaurant as encouraging steps toward creating a distinct identity for the area.

With that in mind, the $18.1 million sale and pending redevelopment of Main Plaza, an 8.6acre site in the 1900 block of Main Street, has the potential to redeSEE PAGE 3A

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fine a key segment of the city.

“That side of Main Street has really struggled,” said David Chessler, a member of the group that purchased the property. “We want to do something special there. We want it to be magnificent for the community.”

That investment group, which also includes entrepreneurs Jesse Biter and Eric Baird, said they have no set plans for the site. Speaking about the property, which houses the Hollywood 20 movie theater and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA, the buyers have indicated they aren’t lacking ambition.

“We want to get this right,” Biter said. “Right now, there are a lot of options.”

Steve Horn, an Ian Black Real Estate sales associate who helped represent the buyers in the deal, agreed with Biter’s assessment.

“Really, I think the palette is wide open,” Horn said. “And I think the neat thing about that end of Main Street is that it can be anything.”

Beyond a 10-story height restriction, Horn said Main Plaza offers more flexibility than almost any other site in downtown Sarasota thanks to its size.

Larger retail ventures, such as a grocery store that would normally have limited options in the downtown core, could operate at Main Plaza. Horn listed retail, residential, office, hotel and even a conference center as possible uses.

But it could be that none of those options ultimately becomes the chosen path. Horn said he’s heard a flood of ideas for what should go on the site since the deal was announced. If nothing else, the sale has created a renewed energy for a portion of downtown Sarasota that often gets overlooked.

“The more you talk to people about it, the more ideas and interest there is,” Horn said. “Once they got the conversation started, all of a sudden, everybody looked at it and thought, ‘What a great opportunity.’”

That change in attitude highlights the state of Main Plaza after Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group purchased the property for $40 million in 2005.

Horn said the previous challenges facing the property were circumstantial, rather than specific to the site — the 2005 purchase price, combined with the subsequent economic downturn, limited the potential for growth.

Under current conditions, Horn said the new owners shouldn’t face the same problems.

“Even if the market goes through another cycle, they’re going to be OK, and they can develop their way through it,” Horn said.

Mike Evanoff, owner of Office Bar SRQ at 1989 Ringling Blvd., said he was happy to hear about

Following a failed deal to build a Kimpton Hotel at U.S. 301 and Main Street, Sarasota County may still end up selling the downtown parcel to a hotel developer.

The county, which owns the 0.95-acre property at 20 N. Washington Blvd., issued an invitation to negotiate in July in hopes of finding an interested buyer.

The county originally placed the property on the market in 2013, but the initial agreement it reached with a developer fell through.

By the end of the bidding period in October, the county had received two proposals — both to develop a hotel on the property.

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The Kimpton project was originally pitched in 2013.

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Eric Baird and Jesse Biter are part of BBC Main, a group of investors who purchased the Main Plaza property for $18.1 million Nov. 12.

the sale of the adjacent property — particularly given the buyers.

He agreed Main Plaza could only benefit from the revitalization associated with new ownership.

“The place has been a quiet zone for a long time, beside the movie theater,” Evanoff said. “I think anybody in the area that’s down there should be happy, because they’re only going to bring more traffic and clean it up.”

Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub also said size is one of the site’s primary assets. Large office space — 20,000 square feet or more — can attract corporate headquarters and regional offices, something the heart of the city is currently lacking.

“It’s always nice to have large floor plates to offer to companies,” Gollub said. “That’s been one of our weaknesses in downtown.”

Having a bevy of options creates its own challenge, though.

There are complicating factors for any given use, Gollub said.

For example, he asked, what impact might the significant

“I think the neat thing about that end of Main Street is that it can be anything.”

One proposal comes from SKC SP, which is led by Civix — the development group that spearheaded the original Kimpton Hotel proposal the county agreed to in 2014. The proposal still calls for a Kimpton Hotel with 120 rooms and a 120-seat restaurant.

In exchange for the county property, which is currently a parking lot, SKC SP is proposing to construct an 86-space lot at 2051 Main St. The group would then pay the difference between the appraised value of the two sites.

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residential growth in the nearby Rosemary District have on the Main Street housing market, if they chose to build condos?

Or, could the market sustain a more retail-heavy concept? Gollub said existing stores are heavily concentrated on the western end of Main Street, and the low vacancy rate of 3.5% throughout downtown suggests there’s room for growth.

No matter what path they take, the effects will be felt throughout the eastern end of downtown.

“I hope they do their due diligence on what the market will bear,” Gollub said. “Given the purchasers, they’re pretty innovative. I look forward to a unique product, hopefully, that they can bring to the public and the market.”

The Starwood proposal is a new concept.

New York and Boston-based HAAD/ARCAD Inc. The group proposed an eightstory, mixed-use building, with a Starwood Hotel on the top three floors. The plans include 16,400 square feet of retail on the first two floors, 52,500 square feet of office and commercial space on the mid-level floors and 32,500 square feet of underground on-site parking.

HAAD/ARCAD agreed to a purchase price based on the average of two future appraisals of the land.

The county has not yet scheduled a date for the commission to evaluate the proposals.

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Lido Key residents raised a series of concerns about a proposal to redevelop the pool and pavilion at Lido Beach.

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When a group led by Daiquiri Deck President and co-owner Troy Syprett submitted plans to redevelop the Lido Beach pool and pavilion, the proposal included one particularly notable feature: a miniature golf course.

On Saturday, Syprett explained the thought process behind the plans to a skeptical crowd of Lido Key residents. The proposed mini golf course, he said, was a matter of practicality.

In 2014, the city issued an invitation to negotiate in hopes of securing a lessee willing to fund improvements to the Lido facilities, located just off the beach.

Syprett said he felt the need to create an asset for the city of Sarasota, which once considered shuttering the pool and pavilion for half the year to cut costs.

“I look at Lido Beach, and it always confounds me that Lido hasn’t been recognized the same way Siesta has been,” Syprett said. “It’s just as nice as Siesta — the amenities attached with it is always where it’s been lacking.”

Considering the environmental and height restrictions on the property, the group had limited options as it sought to make its plans stand out.

And so, this past weekend, Syprett found himself detailing the evolution of mini golf course design to the Lido Key Residents Association.

“When you think of a mini golf course, you think of clown heads and windmills and that sort of thing,” Syprett said. “Those are mini golf courses of the past.”

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Although the partnership formed for this project, its roots go back nearly five decades.

Syprett was childhood friends with Gavin Meshad, vice president of JWM Management. Both men felt strongly about improving the community they grew up in, and saw an opportunity to reconnect professionally after pursuing separate career paths.

“Troy’s got the entrepreneurial vision, and my job is to critique everything,” Meshad said. “That’s kind of been our role since we were kids.”

“Being long-time residents of Sarasota, we felt this was an opportunity to see Lido Beach turned into the jewel it should be,” Syprett said.

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“It always confounds me that Lido hasn’t been recognized the same way Siesta has been.

It’s just as nice as Siesta — the amenities attached with it is always where it’s been lacking.”

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ion. Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners LLC is a team consisting of restaurant partnership SMG Holdings, which owns Daiquiri Deck, and developer JWM Management, which is currently developing One Palm in Sarasota.

The group’s proposal entails more than just a mini golf course.

The current concession building would be turned into a restaurant with 305 outdoor seats —not a Daiquiri Deck, but one offering a similar menu focused on Caribbean cuisine and seafood.

An ice cream shop, sundry store and renovated bathroom area would occupy a second building.

Other features include an open

Certain Lido Key residents object to the implication that the beach needs significant improving from its current state.

John Lambert was a member of the Ad-Hoc Lido Pool Committee, a group founded to persuade the city to keep the pool open year round and invest in the property.

He felt the plan was nothing like what the residents wanted after hearing from Syprett.

“If we want to go to a big restaurant, we just have to go up to St. Armands,” Lambert said. “The committee was not interested in commercializing this at the time, and I don’t think we are now.”

Carl Shoffstall, another member of the pool committee and president of the Lido Key Residents Association, disputed that

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“The only element that would kill the whole project for us is if you kicked the restaurant out,” He said.

Before the meeting wrapped to a close, Shoffstall assured those in attendance that more opportunities to offer feedback would arise in the future, as Syprett’s group continued negotiations with the city. David Boswell, the city’s assistant purchasing manager, said there would likely be multiple community workshops before the proposal even went to the commission for review.

As Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners continues its pursuit of the pool and pavilion, Meshad urged residents to keep an open mind when they ruminate on Syprett’s vision for the property.

“Please don’t judge him because you like or don’t like the Daiquiri Deck,” Meshad said. “He’s much more evolved than that.”

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point. The committee’s recommendations included a tiki bar, splash park, playground and sundry shop. It also suggested an outdoor eating area and “enhanced food service.”

“They followed what we, as an association, said in three presentations to the commission as to what we would like to see,” Shoffstall said.

At Saturday’s meeting, a series of concerns arose — including, but not limited to, questions about parking, traffic, food quality, revenue splits, liquor sales and the character of the clientele that might be attracted to a mini golf course.

The proposal is still in early planning stages. Things like the mini golf course were included to produce another income stream and an alternative to just adding a restaurant to the 2.5-acre pavilion area. Syprett’s open to change.

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Evaluation Deregulation The city charter requires a formal assessment of three key officials on an annual basis, but the City Commission hasn’t conducted a review since 2011.

DAVID CONWAY NEWS EDITOR

City Manager Tom Barwin is skeptical about the value of a typical performance evaluation.

That’s why, in his 2012 contract with the city, he included stipulations regarding how the City Commission’s annual review of his performance should be conducted. Per the contract, the city must bring in a third-party specialist to facilitate any evaluation.

“Performance reviews are a double-edged sword,” Barwin said. “If they’re done well, they can be very positive to an organization. If they’re done poorly, which most are, they’re problematic.”

But in more than three years as city manager, Barwin has yet to be formally evaluated by the City Commission.

The city charter states that the City Commission should conduct a review of the three charter officials — the city manager, city attorney and city auditor/clerk — on an annual basis, at least. But the commission hasn’t conducted any evaluations since 2011.

In late 2013, the commission began discussing how to carry out Barwin’s first review. Vice Mayor

Suzanne Atwell was critical of the evaluation process, which asked commissioners to assess whether an official was performing above, at or below expectations in a series of categories.

“I think, historically, our evaluation process seemed to me to be kind of metric-oriented, quantitatively oriented, rather than perhaps more qualitatively oriented,” Atwell said.

After an early 2014 debate over whether citizens should participate in the review process, the momentum stopped without any of the evaluations being conducted. Barwin reached his second anniversary in office in September 2014. Soon after, the commission faced rapid turnover: Two commissioners resigned from their positions in November, and both interim commissioners appointed to their seats lost their elections in May 2015.

City Commissioner Susan Chapman says that turnover is at least partially responsible for the lack of formal reviews. She says that when new commissioners Shelli Freeland Eddie and Liz Alpert feel comfortable, she’d like for the board to revisit its conversations regarding the review process.

Although she’s never had the opportunity to participate in the process, she believes the annual evaluations would be a useful tool — particularly because it gives the commission a chance to openly discuss its views with one another. Still, she thinks there are ample opportunities to commu-

nicate with all three officials on a day-to-day basis.

“I am not one who thinks the annual evaluation is the most be all and end all,” Chapman said. “I think it’s important to tell people how you feel about certain issues as you go along.”

Alpert said it’s important to conduct the reviews to make sure the charter officials know where they stand. She agreed that the lines of communication between the commission and officials were satisfactory, though.

“I don’t have any complaint about any of them,” Alpert said.

“I’ve been impressed, actually, with the charter officials and city staff in general.”

Barwin said he meets weekly with each commissioner, which gives him a good sense of the board’s concerns and interests.

“I think this goes on each and every week,” Barwin said. “We have a candid exchange of ideas and reviews of city issues.”

City Attorney Robert Fournier and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini also said they felt comfortable with the direction they were getting from the commission even in the absence of formal evaluations.

“My sense is the commissioners and myself have a pretty open dialog,” Fournier said. “If they needed something or felt something should be done in a different way, that would be communicated.”

Nadalini, who has gone through the review process twice, said she saw the feedback as helpful input

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— departing from the city manager’s stance that the evaluations could be problematic if not handled carefully.

“I can only speak from my vantage point, but I see evaluations being very useful tools in allowing us to make sure we’re performing and meeting our bosses’ expectations,” Nadalini said.

Despite not undergoing formal reviews, the commission has raised both Barwin and Nadalini’s annual salaries in each of the last three years. The city compensates Fournier on an hourly basis and did not provide annual earnings for him by press time.

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The proposed hotel’s reach could go beyond the Amish and Mennonite communities.

The firm owns four Carlisle Inns in Ohio and six restaurants, including the Sarasota Der Dutchman and the surrounding property where the hotel will sit. It acquired Der Dutchman and part of that property from Troyer Corp. for $5,194,000 in 2012.

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The largely Amish and Mennonite Pinecraft neighborhood is marked by unassuming homes, shops and residents traveling on tricycles and bicycles. But a fourstory hotel could become part of that landscape.

Dutchman Hospitality Inc., based in Walnut Creek, Ohio, plans to build a 100-room hotel near the Der Dutchman Restaurant it owns in the Pinecraft area.

The firm’s president, Mike Palmer, said the tentatively named Carlisle Inn of Sarasota will feature Amish decor similar to that of Der Dutchman’s decor, with high-quality woodwork, quilts and emblems. It would also have communal spaces for gathering, playing games or conversing.

“We appreciate our history and our heritage,” Palmer said of the company, founded in 1969 in an Amish and Mennonite community in Ohio, which is still owned by members of that family.

The hotel will not be built to compete with luxury hotels in the downtown area.

“By no means can we afford to do something like the Ritz-Carlton,” Palmer said, “But (it will be) the best quality we can afford to

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Ella Bontrager and Sarah Miller say they are excited about the proposed hotel and hope it will bring visitors to the PInecraft area for longer stays.

invest in.”

Palmer offered a $100,000-perroom benchmark as a rough estimate but said it’s too early to estimate its overall cost.

Palmer said the hospitality group incurred significant debt acquiring Der Dutchman in 2012, but has since reduced it to a level at which owners felt comfortable taking on the project.

“I think it’s something the family has wanted to do for a long time,” Palmer said.

Sarah Miller, a co-owner of

Miller’s Dutch Haus Furniture, where the front door looks out on the east side of the restaurant, said she’s looking forward to it.

The closest hotel is currently closer to Fruitville Road, she said. As a result, many visitors only visit Pinecraft’s shops for an afternoon. With closer accommodations, she hopes, that will change.

“I think people would stay longer if they had something this close,” Miller said.

Ella Bontrager, who has lived in

the area for 40 years, is also excited about the hotel.

“We’ve been waiting for it,” she said. “It will be a nice addition to the area.”

Palmer estimated the hotel will employ 75 people.

During season, it will cater to a broad range of tourists from the Midwest. Offseason, Palmer said, the hotel could attract travelers and teams visiting Sarasota for events such as rowing competitions at Nathan Benderson Park.

Ella Miller Toy, owner of Alma

Sue’s Quilts, said she hopes groups on quilting retreats will stay at the hotel, which would be adjacent to her shop.

“I think the hotel will be a great asset,” Toy said. “My only hesitation is that once you bring a big structure in here, you lose the charm of a place like this. Will there be a huge gang of people here? Only time will tell.”

The hotel could accommodate families, larger groups and motor coaches, according to Palmer.

The hospitality company will need zoning changes and exceptions to build a 55-foot-tall building in a zone where structures are limited to 35 feet. It would also need to move stormwater retention offsite.

The firm aims to begin construction next summer and open before season in 2017.

“We trust (the height) isn’t problematic,” Palmer said. “It is by no means a skyscraper.”

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015

HOW WE ARE ROOTED IN GOD MATT WALSH

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he world is roiling.

They’re out there, everywhere: Anxiety. Uncertainty. Fear. Stage II cancers, and spreading.

Are we safe? Is this a prelude?

At home, we have strife, too. Discord: whose lives matter … disrespect for law enforcement … intolerance of speech and religion … should states be forced to take Syrian refugees? … And the president carps, tears apart. He is supposed to unite. He refuses to fight.

All of it: disturbs, distracts, angers, creates angst. What’s next?

And yet, as always, you go on, live in the moment, move ahead.

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence. A day that kindles in us great gratitude for what we have — for our families and friends and the blessings bestowed on us. And it’s a day we pray that God looks with favor on those who are less fortunate than we.

Thanksgiving is also a time to take stock. To look beyond the moment and the golden turkey and reflect.

We do this every year here. We like to retell the story and roots of Thanksgiving, because this story of our forefathers — the Pilgrims — helps reset our compass. It reminds us how we came to be — the New Hope in the New World.

It reminds us of who we are and who we are supposed to be.

PERSECUTION OF THE PILGRIMS

The roots of Thanksgiving Day go far deeper than the popular story of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in 1622.

Yes, they were thankful to God for their bountiful harvest and their newfound Indian friends. But if you can imagine yourself in the shoes of any of the original 102 Pilgrims who sailed from Leyden, Holland, for America, a land unknown, and who survived that tumultuous journey, followed by two years of near starvation, your gratitude simply for being alive would put a whole new perspective on Thanksgiving Day. It was far more than being being thankful for a big fall harvest and feast.

Seldom, if ever, do we focus in our history texts on the details that compelled the Pilgrims — also known as Separatists, Puritans and Calvinists — to set sail. The textbooks typically mention

— briefly — they fled religious persecution. But especially today, in this world of renewed religious persecutions, it’s instructive to remember the details of why the Pilgrims mustered the courage to cross the Unknown Ocean for freedom — religious freedom.

In his 500-page, handwritten account of Plymouth Plantation, Gov. William Bradford wrote how his fellow Calvinists in England became “hunted and persecuted on every side, so as their former afflictions were but as flea-bitings in comparison of these which now came upon them.

“For some were taken and clapped up in prison, others had their houses beset and watched night and day, and hardly escaped their hands; and most were faine to flee and leave their houses and habitations, and the means of their livelehood,” Bradford wrote.

After a year of this and meeting in secret to practice their worship of God, they saw “they could no longer continue in this condition,” and “resolved to get over into Holland.” The people of Amsterdam, they had heard, accepted the free practice of religion.

But sailing 200 miles to Amsterdam was no small matter; it was a monumental ordeal. Bradford describes the fear many of the Separatists had of leaving England, as bad as it was, as “a misery worse than death.”

“But these things did not dismay them — for their desires were set on the ways of God and to enjoy his ordinances,” Bradford wrote.

The trip to Holland was horrible for many. Chartered ship operators, once at sea with the Separatists, robbed them; ransacked their belongings; molested many of the women; and then sailed back into the original port and turned over the Separatists to local authorities, who then imprisoned them.

Amazingly, the Separatists didn’t give up. “Some few shrunk at these first conflicts and sharp beginnings,” Bradford wrote, “yet many more came on with fresh courage and greatly animated others. And in the end, notwithstanding all these storms of opposition, they all got over at length.”

For 12 years, the Calvinist-Separatist-Pilgrims lived and practiced their religion in freedom and peace in Leyden, an area within Amsterdam where many of them became weavers.

And then the trouble began again.

Bradford wrote of “Arminians, who greatly molested the whole state” and university professors and other preachers who began to slander the Pilgrims’ religious practices. The tormenting rose to such a level that Bradford said some of his neighbors preferred being in prison in England than “this liberty in Holland, with these afflictions.”

DIFFICULTIES, BUT NOT INVINCIBLE

Distressed by the increasing abuse, the Separatists’ elders began to look ahead. They believed within a few years they “were fearful either to be entrapped or surrounded by their enemies” and unable to flee.

What’s more, they worried about their children. It was common for them to labor long hours in the mills, “their bodies bowed under the weight.” Many children also were falling to the temptations of youthful “licentiousness” and being drawn into “extravagant and dangerous courses,” Bradford wrote. Parents saw “their posterity would be in danger to degenerate and be corrupted.”

At the same time, many of the Separatists looked outward and spoke among their neighbors of “advancing the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of the world,” Bradford wrote.

All three of these influences — persecution, the well-being of their families’ future generations and spreading God’s word — combined to motivate the Pilgrims to seek a new beginning. As they discussed their options, Bradford wrote, “It was answered … the difficulties were many, but not invincible.”

So they set sail to a land unknown.

Bradford wrote of “winds so fierce and the seas so high,” and the Mayflower “shroudly shaken” and leaky, raising the constant fear the ship would shrink and they would perish at sea.

When they finally stepped on land in the harbor at Cape Cod, Bradford wrote the Pilgrims “fell upon their knees and blessed the God of heaven, who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean and delivered them from all the perils and miseries thereof.”

CORNERSTONE: ROOTED IN GOD

Nearly 170 years later, when George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789 (see below), he eloquently articulated his heartfelt gratitude for “the many and signal favors of Almighty God” bestowed on the young republic and its people.

Washington expressed his conviction that our nation’s birth and existence were the result of the grace of God — “His kind care and protection” and “manifold mercies.” And with his proclamation, Washington cemented again the cornerstone that the Pilgrims laid — that our nation is rooted in religion and faith in God. We’re not a secular nation. We believe in God. As you gather with family and friends, reflect on and remember that Thanksgiving is far greater than a celebration of a bountiful harvest. It’s a reminder of who we are.

Happy Thanksgiving.

WASHINGTON’S 1789 THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:” NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTYSIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious

being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He has been

pleased to confer upon us.

And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

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When one looks over what the major contention is on a homeless shelter, it’s where and how to handle the chronic homeless.

They are basically those with mental and other psychological problems, which guide them not to want help, housing, control, guidance or other steps toward what society feels is a more normal life. Thus, alcohol, street living, panhandling, etc., are their way of life.

Those pushing for a citylocated shelter believe it needs be near services, assistance, the courts, law enforcement, etc.

Those who have visited a similar operation in Pinellas County tell me about fencing with sharp wire on the top surrounding the facility, etc.

If the the facility is placed on Myrtle Street, it means the inhabitants will have to walk past a high school, middle school, grade school, Boys & Girls Club and a major residential community to get to the 17th Street services.

How wrong can that be!!!

Out in the area of Cattlemen and Bahia Vista Street is a major bus transfer facility. We could provide free bus passes to shelter residents to take a bus to the courthouse, law enforcement services and the health department and back. They would have the Celery Fields, the lake near the library with benches and tables — plenty of places where they can hang out and do what they do.

The location is just off the Interstate, thus easy access for

mid- and south-county people.

The facility needs be where it will provide the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people and inconvenience to the least.

That’s not in the middle of a community.

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Eliminate Florida’s tax on businesses An entity is a thing with distinct and independent existence.

The state of Florida has no individual income taxes. There are no state income tax forms to file. It is time for the Legislature to pass laws eliminating income taxes for business entities.

No more corporate filings.

No more LLC filings.

The state is running significant surpluses. The elimination of business income tax and filings would leave more money in Florida businesses. Employers would be able to provide income improvement for their workers and hold excess profits.

With more money in the hands of businesses and workers who are also consumers, state sales taxes would increase — more overall revenue to the state.

If the Legislature cannot eliminate this income tax, I call for a $1 million profit exemption and the suspension of filings.

Only those companies that have a profit of more than $1 million would be required to file and pay in.

Suzanne Tomlin submitted this photo of Beer Can Island, which won this year’s Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Meet this year’s weather photo contest winner KRISTEN HERHOLD COMMUNITY EDITOR

Over the past year, 1,600 readers captured the beauty of the Sarasota area in our Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Suzanne Tomlin’s photograph of Longboat Key’s Beer Can Island is this year’s grand prize winner.

“The sailboat happened to be going by, and the colors were beautiful. It was a perfect picture,” Tomlin said.

As the winner, Tomlin will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover from Manasota Flooring Inc., which will sponsor the contest again this year.

As in previous years, Manasota will pick three photo contest winners every month, one each from the Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Sarasota Observer. The three winners will each receive a $25 gift card for local restaurants.

The next grand prize winner

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“We want to thank the veterans for what they do for us and give back to them,” said Manasota General Manager Chris Quattlebaum.

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Introducing Sarasota County Imagination Library & Children’s Literacy Endowment It’s a fact: The most significant factor influencing success in school is when parents and grandparents read to their infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

At the Library Foundation for Sarasota County, we are committed to placing more books into the hands of the county’s neediest children.

Starting Nov. 12, the Foundation will launch its first-ever campaign to raise $500,000 to fully fund the Children’s Literacy Endowment and assure the growth and success of the Sarasota County Imagination Library.

Here is our story: Created in 2009, the Imagination Library is a partner with the internationally acclaimed Dolly Parton Imagination Library, founded by the renowned singer.

Since 1996, Parton’s Imagination Library has provided

more than 750,000 children in the U.S. Canada, United Kingdom and Australia with a book a month from birth to 5 years.

The Sarasota County Imagination Library has placed more than 100,000 books into the hands of 3,500 Sarasota County children whose need for early literacy skills is the greatest.

How we did it: After an initial grant by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Library Foundation assumed financial responsibility for the program. To ensure current children enrolled completed their five years, we raised more than $75,000 from local foundations and individuals.

Now we turn to the community for help.

Our new goal: The Library Foundation Board has

committed to raising $500,000

by Dec. 31, 2016, for the Children’s Literacy Endowment.

This will allow us to enroll more children into the Imagination Library or other early literacy programs — and bring the joy of reading to more children each year in Sarasota County.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Join our effor ts to secure future children’s literacy program s like the Imagination Librar y. Help us raise $500,000 by Dec. 31, 2016.

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EN GARDE 3 p.m. — 2400 block of Leon Avenue Property Damage: A woman reported that someone had kicked the fence in front of her home and that the screws had been pushed out of the fence.

The woman said she would put a camera in the area so she could see who was responsible if it happened again. There were no witnesses to the incident, and no suspects were identified.

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DING DONG DITCH 6:15 a.m. — 1800 block of Wisteria Street Suspicion: A man said somebody has been repeatedly ringing his doorbell and leaving the property. Three incidents occurred in the past week, he said. The night before, he saw three subjects running away from his house. The man said the individuals appeared to be children between ages 10 and 12. An officer was unable to find any individuals in the area following the most recent incident.

NOV. 21

NO CRYBABIES 8:37 a.m. — 1700 block of Seventh Street Dispute: A man reported that his neighbor had trash strewn about her yard and posted a large picture of a crying baby facing his property.

The man said he’s tried to speak to the neighbor in the past, and she told him the items in her yard are art. The man said he’s contacted his neighborhood association and city code enforcement. An officer encouraged him to take photos of the items in the neighbor’s yard but told him the issue was civil in nature. When an officer asked the neighbor about the items, she told the officer they were art and part of a “work in progress.” Asked about the large picture of a crying baby, the woman laughed hysterically and said she would turn it around.

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White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds KRISTEN HERHOLD OBSERVER STAFF

Although most birds migrating for the winter flock to the area after weeks of travel, two white pelicans made it to Sarasota in just a few short hours.

“These birds flew Delta instead of on their own,” Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston said.

The two pelicans are currently in the rehabilitation care of Save Our Seabirds. One pelican, from Willowbrook Wildlife Center, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., is a bird that was too young to fly. The other bird, from the Wildlife In Need Center, in Oconomowoc, Wis., is missing its primary feathers and also unable to fly.

“They came to us because of the timing of migration,” Pilston said.

“By the time they’re rehabbed and ready for release, their flocks would already be down here. It wouldn’t make sense for them to be rehabbed up north.”

The white pelican is one of North America’s largest bird species. The birds spend their summers on inland lakes in the northern U.S. and Canada and in the winter months migrate down to coastal areas of the southern U.S., Canada and Central America.

“White pelicans are the original snowbirds,” Pilston said. “They started migrating here before any humans ever decided to winter here.”

The juvenile bird needs to rest and grow before it can be released. The bird that’s missing

RUN WITH THE BIRDS Save Our Seabirds will hold its first 5K from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

There will be both a 5K and one-mile fun run, and both will begin in the stadium parking lot and finish at home plate.

After the run, participants can enjoy an eco-friendly festival, with food from Another Broken Egg, beer from JDub’s Brewing Co. and live music by the Florida Blues Brothers.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Save Our Seabirds. Cost is $30 for the 5K; $25 for the one-mile fun run. Call 388-3010.

its primary feathers will receive a transplant of feathers from brown pelicans. It is not known how the feathers were lost.

The birds will be rehabilitated and are expected to be released together in Cortez.

“We like the buddy system,” Avian Hospital Administrator Dana Harenda said. “They’re like long lost best friends.”

Because they will be released, the birds are in isolation, and visitors to Save Our Seabirds cannot view them up close.

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lated,” Pilston said. “It keeps them wild. We don’t want them to imprint with people.”

The birds are fed a mixture of both freshwater and saltwater fish.

Although the species is not often found at Save Our Seabirds, this isn’t the first time the sanctuary has rehabilitated white pelicans. In several cases,

the sanctuary has taken care of white pelicans that were overly exhausted from their migrations to Florida.

Like white pelicans, many species of birds do not stick to a single region or even country.

“Many of these birds we release migrate all over the place,” Pilston said. “We have an impact nationwide and beyond.”

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Single-family homes with less than 1,500 square feet could see average impact fee increases of 80%, while homes with more than 4,000 square feet will see increases of just 25%, if Sarasota County commissioners accept the recommendations of a study

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Impact fees, which fund infrastructure, are collected on new homes and developments.

Duncan’s study recommends raising impact fees with greater percentage increases for smaller homes than for larger ones, although larger homes would still carry higher fees.

Clancy Mullen, principal of Duncan Associates, said larger homes don’t contribute significantly more than smaller homes to the need for new infrastructure because they don’t cause proportionate increases in population.

Currently, a new home with 1,000 to 1,249 square feet carries average impact fees of $3,360; for a home with 4,000 square feet, the current average is $5,365.

The proposed increases would raise impact fees for a home with less than 1,500 square feet to $5,300, where a home with more than 3,500 square feet would pay $6,683 in impact fees.

Those amounts are in addition to mobility fees — which range from $3,603 for a house less than 1,500 square feet to $5,389 for a house larger than 3,500 square feet — and a proposed school impact fee of $2,032 per singlefamily home.

If all the new fees are approved, they would add $10,935 to the cost of a new home with less than 1,500 square feet.

Some developers, most of whom oppose any hike in impact fees, said this increase for smaller homes could affect a vulnerable part of the market.

Jon Mast, CEO of the ManateeSarasota Building Industry Association, said the fee could prove prohibitively expensive for buyers of smaller homes.

“You keep adding these dollar amounts,” he said, “and it’s going to start pricing people out of these things.”

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But local attorney and controlled growth activist Dan Lobeck argues that developers already are charging as much for houses as the market will allow.

“The price charged will not be affected by impact fees,” Lobeck said, “because (the industry) is going to charge the maximum price the market can bear regardless of impact fees.”

According to a memo from County Administrator Tom Harmer’s office, county staff recommends accepting the study, which would begin the process of reaching out to stakeholders.

The earliest fee changes could go into effect is summer 2016.

“We also need to ensure that we’re looking at long-term plans,” Beth Rozansky, impact fee administrator for Sarasota County, said. “Whether or not we recommend an increase depends on if there’s a true need.”

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Many are unprepared for basic job-hunting skills, like how to write a resume or prepare for an interview.

This gap in skills is what DiDomenico and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hope to fill by renovating an existing building that’s adjacent to the Lee Wetherington Center into the new Career Resource Center. As chairman of the committee overseeing the project, DiDomenico wants to put in place a program that allows children to start thinking about their futures as soon as middle school.

“If they have an interest in it, we’re going to work with it,” DiDomenico said.

The program, which will be offered through a partnership with Suncoast Technical College, will be available to middle and high school students to introduce them to resources that will enhance their future careers — whether their plans require college or learning a trade.

“Our vision is that we help all of our teens through two points: tools for college (and) vocational,” said Bill Sadlo, BGCSC of Sarasota County president and CEO. “We want them to explore all the avenues available to them.”

The center will be a place where students can learn how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships and colleges.

The center’s seeds were planted with BGCBC’s Culinary Arts Program, established in 2014, which teaches children interested in the culinary field to cook.

Along with offering technical training and college resources to children, the center seeks to improve the lives of parents with

students enrolled in BGCSC programs — an estimated 86% of whom live below the poverty line.

During the day, when the facility would normally go unused because students are in class, the Career Resource Center will be open for parents interested in learning a trade.

The facility will include a classroom to accommodate 30 students, work lab and the John Cox Teaching Lab. The approximately $215,000 renovation is expected to be completed by spring 2016.

“This is for individuals needing the basic skills to get a job,” said Tom Shapiro, a lead sponsor for the project. “It’s an awareness of programs that can lift individuals to a position with a salary that puts them above the poverty line.”

The center will be named for Shapiro and his wife, Debbie, who donated $150,000 to offset the cost of renovating the facility.

Shapiro also served as the organization’s board chairman from 2013 to 2015.

As the owner of Sterling Manufacturing, he also understands what the community labor force needs.

“We are always looking for good employees,” Shapiro said. “Giving proper training could be a match for what the community needs.”

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As an early player in the Negro American League, John “Buck” O’Neil was first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938 to 1954.

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NOV. 24, 1994 In 1994, a local group that included Roy McBean, Kerry Kirschner, Jack Gurney and former Kansas City Royals Manager Hal McRae went before the County Natural Resources Advisory Board to ask for support to rename the baseball complex at Twin Lakes Park in honor of Sarasota native John “Buck” O’Neil.

O’Neil was a local baseball legend who contributed to the 18-and-a-half-hour PBS documentary miniseries “Baseball” in 1994. The project was produced by Ken Burns and relied on O’Neil’s experience of playing for the former Negro American League.

Growing up in Sarasota from 1924 to 1947, O’Neil remembered what it was like to navigate through discrimination and segregation as a young black man.

“There was a big difference between Sarasota and other small towns in Florida back then,” O’Neil said in a 1994 issue of the Pelican Press. “Yes, prejudice was a problem...(But) good families like the Ringlings had a positive influence.”

O’Neil played first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League from 1938 to ’54 and took a break from baseball to serve in an all-black unit of the U.S. Navy as a stevedore in the Philippines during World War II. When he returned, he won the Negro American League batting title with a .350 average in 1946.

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Games and three Negro League World Series. He served as Monarchs player-manager from 1948-54 and became manager in 1955. As manager, O’Neil helped the Monarchs win five pennants and sent 14 players to major league teams.

O’Neil’s time in the majors began in 1956 as a talent scout for the Chicago Cubs. He became the first black coach of a major league team in 1962 for the Cubs.

He finished his career as a parttime scout and consultant for the Kansas City Royals in 1989.

Today, the Buck O’Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park stands in honor of his legacy.

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Senior Brandon Bontrager scored 30 points against Shorecrest Prep Nov. 20.

“A lot of people think they’ll just be able to roll over us.

It gives us a lot of motivation coming out.”

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Sarasota Christian senior guard Brandon Bontrager is the only player remaining from last year’s Class 2A Final Four squad.

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Former Booker High running back Marlon Mack set a new University of South Florida school record with his seventh 100-yard game of the season Nov. 20.

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The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Manatee 67-24 in its district opener Nov. 20.

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Emmanuel Lambright scored 25 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the Cardinal Mooney boys basketball team to an 85-35 victory versus Lemon Bay Nov. 17.

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Former ODA kicker Sean Kirshe garnered All-Liberty League honors Nov. 18 for the third time in his career.

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randon Bontrager never had a reason to leave Sarasota Christian.

The senior guard had been playing basketball for the Blazers since sixth grade, so the thought of donning anything other than the school's uniform this winter never crossed his mind — even when all his teammates from last year’s Class 2A Final Four squad left for other schools, following the departure of former coach, Kevin Fields, who assumed the head coaching position at Sarasota High.

“I didn’t really pay much attention to it,” Bontrager said.

“I didn’t want to leave, and once I found out coach (Kevin) Landrum was coming, it put everything together and gave me a lot of motivation.”

Bontrager is one of four seniors on this year’s roster, but he’s the only player left with previous varsity experience on Sarasota Christian’s varsity squad, which advanced to the state semifinals in each of the past two seasons. Leading scorer Blake Morrow is now at Victory Rock. Emmanuel Lambright and Matteo Whelton both transferred to Cardinal Mooney, and Brion Whitley plays for Riverview.

Of the 14 players now on the Blazers roster, Bontrager had only previously played with three of them — and that was back in eighth grade while playing JV. It’s been an adjustment for Bontrager, who has spent the past two months learning a different system while getting acquainted with his teammates on the floor.

“Before, we could practically read each others’ minds because we had been playing together for four years,” Bontrager said.

“I’m more or less playing with an entirely different group, so we’re not playing as in tune with one another, but we’re getting a lot better at it. We’re going to have a good few years in the future.”

For Bontrager, who has had a different coach each of the past four seasons, change is nothing new.

“A lot of people think they’ll just be able to roll over us,” Bontrager said. “It gives us a lot of motivation coming out. I just want people to know that we are here to play ball.”

Bontrager recognizes there are expectations that come from having made back-to-back trips

to Lakeland for the Final Four. But for Bontrager, this season is more about coming together as a team and building his teammates’ confidence and motivation.

If Sarasota Christian can finish in the top two in the district and advance to the regional tournament, Bontrager will have accomplished his goal for the season.

“This year, we really have nothing to lose,” Bontrager said. “I just want us to come out and play ball and win some games.

“It’s a different sense,” Bontrager said. “Last year, we were basically forced to win, otherwise people would start asking questions. Now we’re just taking it one game at a time.”

Bontrager led Sarasota Christian to an 89-85 six-overtime victory against Tampa’s Universal Academy in its season opener Nov. 19. He then dropped a teamhigh 30 points in the Blazers’ 84-81 loss to Shorecrest Prep Nov. 20.

“Brandon has done anything and everything I’ve asked him to do,” Landrum said. “He’s a hard worker. He’s not just going to talk.

He’s going to show them what to expect.”

“Everyone came in with a clean slate,” Landrum said. “People aren’t going to necessarily know them all by name, but they’re going to see how valuable they are for us.”

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Senior guard Brandon Bontrager has been playing basketball for Sarasota Christian since sixth grade.

LANDRUM WINS IN HIGH SCHOOL COACHING DEBUT Sarasota Christian first-year boys basketball coach Kevin Landrum watched his team beat Tampa Universal Academy 89-85 in six overtimes in its season opener Nov. 19.

Landrum assumed the head coaching position at Sarasota Christian this year.

He coached previously at Polk State College in Winter Haven.

Landrum played basketball for University of Wisconsin-Platteville before a pair of concussions forced him off the court.

He decided to get into coaching, following in the footsteps of his father, Todd Landrum, as a way to stay in the game.

Todd Landrum, who coached at Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin, among other stops, is now an assistant coach for the Blazers.

“We’re the same type of coach, but we have our own philosophies,” Kevin Landrum said.

“The things I like to do, I got from him. I’ve worked with a variety of coaches, and you take certain things from each one and mold it all together.”

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he Out-of-Door Academy boys basketball team opened its season Nov. 16 with a 66-48 victory versus Sarasota Military Academy.

Kolbie Ward led ODA with 22 points. Amad Brayboy added 15 points.

Anthony Del Sole led SMA with 17 points. Isaiah Bryant added 13 points, and Chris Gough hauled in seven rebounds.

ODA followed up its win with a 66-41 victory versus Keswick Christian Nov. 17. Brayboy finished with 20 points, and Jacob Garrett added 19 points and eight rebounds. ODA then posted a 62-26 district victory versus Imagine High Nov. 18.

Ward led all scorers with 18 points. Kendall Johnson added five assists and six rebounds.

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The Booker High girls basketball team improved to 2-2 with a 65-32 victory against Sarasota Christian Nov. 16.

Cellexia Foster scored 16 points and added four steals and three assists to lead the way for the Tornadoes.

Chellesy Foster added 11 points and three steals. Nia Gibbons contributed 10 points and four steals.

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Sarasota guard Dakota Cotner scored 11 points in the Sailors victory versus Wauchula Hardee Nov. 20.

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Suncoast Sports Club seeks T-ball players The Suncoast Sports Club needs additional T-ball players for its upcoming winter season.

Registration for the eightweek season, which begins Dec. 5 and runs through January, is now underway. Games will be held at Glebe Park on Siesta Key. T-ball is open to boys and girls ages 4 and 5. Cost is $99 plus a $5 fee for those in need of a glove. The league also is accepting players for its coach pitch baseball teams for children ages 5 to 7 who have one year of T-ball experience.

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Sarasota’s Madison Pack and Ja’da Bennett helped lead the Lady Sailors to a 66-22 victory versus Manatee Nov. 17.

Sarasota girls basketball sails past Manatee The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 66-22 victory versus Manatee in nondistrict action Nov. 17.

Senior DeQuandra Hill finished with 20 points and five rebounds. Ja’da Bennett added 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, nine steals and a block.

Hailey Rosenhaus also finished in double digits with 10 points.

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Jackson Young, Drew Drummond, Cory Leiter and Jonathan McGraw represented the Sarasota Scullers at the Head of the Giblet Regatta Nov. 21.

Scullers go for gold at regatta The Sarasota Scullers won five gold medals at the annual Head of the Giblet Regatta Nov. 21, at Turkey Lake in Orlando.

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Senior Zack Rowden finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in the Sarasota High boys basketball team’s 59-55 victory versus Wauchula Hardee Nov. 20.

Dakota Cotner added 11 points, six assists and four steals. Kaleb Fields contributed nine points, three rebounds and a pair of steals. Darian Daniels added eight points and 10 rebounds.

Riverview boys soccer blanks Sarasota The Riverview High boys soccer team shut out rival Sarasota 3-0 in district action Nov. 19.

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In the courtyard of Southside Elementary School, friends and family members gathered to hear the voices of kindergarten students in a special Thanksgiving program Nov. 18.

Dressed in paper Thanksgiving pilgrim hats and Native American headdresses, students sang holiday songs with teachers Danielle Sobolewski and Ileana Manzano — dressed as a turkey and Native American — leading them.

Students performed Southside’s school song, “Hoorah for Southside” and “Have You Ever Seen a Pumpkin?” Following the performance, students enjoyed slices of pumpkin and pecan pies with family members to cap the celebration.

Three days before Thanksgiving, First Presbyterian Preschool students gave thanks with song and dance Nov. 23.

Before a crowd of parents and family members, children paraded in with food donations and listened to the Rev. Glen Bell describe the importance of giving thanks. The performance took on a Hawaiian theme with children wearing colorful leis.

Following the performance, parents and children gathered for a potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

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amilies enjoyed the outdoors Nov. 14, at the Out-of-Door Academy Lower School on Siesta Key. Parents coordinated games, including a life-size version of Candy Land and a cakewalk. There were also inflatables, crafts, carnival rides and a chili cook-off.

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The Rev. Glen Bell, of First Presbyterian Church, expressed appreciation to the people of all faiths represented and described the service as a chance to build unity throughout the community.

“In a time with fear where there is such misunderstanding, this a great opportunity to gather with our friends and we’re building momentum,” Bell said.

Imam Yusuf Memon, from the Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton, led a call to prayer in Arabic, then translated it into English.

“This means us coming together, praying to that one God that we all worship together as a community,” Memon said.

This year’s service focused on music with both individual and group performances. Offerings from the service will be donated to All Faiths Food Bank.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 4

HOLIDAY NIGHT OF LIGHTS ON ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE Starts at 5:30 p.m. on St. Armands Circle. The evening will start with a performance by the Sarasota High School Theater Department and Cuban Ballet School, followed by the annual Christmas carol sing-a-long and Santa parade. Admission is free.

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JINGLE & JOG 5K RUN Starts at 7 a.m. at Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities, 4405 DeSoto Road.

The event will draw more than 450 participants to the 5K or one-mile walk. Participants will wear jingle bells on their shoes in in support of Community Haven.

Registration is $35 for adults; $20 for children. Call 355-8808, Ext. 258.

SARASOTA HOLIDAY PARADE Starts at 7 p.m. on Main Street between U.S. 301 and Gulfstream Avenue. Floats decorated for the holidays will travel down Main Street accompanied by marching bands. Guest of honor Santa Claus will arrive at the end of the parade. Admission is free.

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GULF COAST SARASOTA ANTIQUES SHOW Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Hall, 4880 Fruitville Road. The focus is 18th and 19th century Americana, furniture and accessories. Admission is $5. Call 228-7758.

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A TASTE OF CHANUKAH Runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd.

Enjoy kosher foods, goods, entertainment and activities, including a petting zoo, snow slide, carnival games and an 8-foot dreidel.

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LIGHT UP SIESTA KEY VILLAGE PARADE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in Siesta Key Village, Ocean Boulevard.

The event features a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony around 6:15 p.m. at the gazebo at Ocean Boulevard and Canal Road.

Santa will arrive on a float in the holiday parade. Admission is free. Visit siestakeychamber.com.

Osprey. Historic Spanish Point will feature decorated homestead buildings and lighted gardens.

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HOLIDAY SPLENDOR AT THE RINGLING Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Museum of Art, Circus Museum and Ca’d’Zan, 5401 Bay Shore Road.

Celebrate the holiday season, and support the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Admission is free with one unwrapped toy per guest. Without a toy, admission is $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6 to 17; free for children 5 and under. Visit ringling.org.

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Road. Thousands of lights will decorate the pathways of Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Other dates are Dec. 11 and Dec. 12; Dec. 18 to Dec. 24; Dec. 26; and Dec. 27. Admission is $11 for adults; $6 for children 3 to 12; free for children 2 and under. Visit sarasotajunglegardens.com.

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WINE, DINE & PINE Runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave. This event will feature wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local restaurants. There will

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SARASOTA CRAFT SHOW Runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. More than 100 crafters and fine artists will feature their works. Admission is $11 for adults; $10 for seniors; free for children. Visit sarasotacraftshow.com

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42ND ANNUAL SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE Shows at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at First Sarasota Downtown Baptist Church, 1670 Main St. The 30foot tree with more than 10,000 lights and 12 levels holds 115 choir members. Other performance dates are Dec. 9, Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. Call 888-684-5272.

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Heath is the third Booker Middle teacher to win the FCTE award. Joanna Fox and Christopher Pauling are past recipients.

Todd Bowden, executive director of career, technical and adult education for the Sarasota County School District, accepted Gov. Rick Scott’s “Ready, Set, Work” Challenge on behalf of faculty and staff of Suncoast Technical College.

Effective immediately, Suncoast Technical College will guarantee employers and students that any graduate who is not proficient in any of the completed competencies covered by the program will be retrained at no cost to the employer or graduate.

“We are happy to accept this challenge from the governor,” said Bowden in a Nov. 18 news release. “Our students are ready and set to work on day one, thanks to programs designed in close consultation with local employers who have told us what specific training their workforce needs. We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to showcase the education, skills and enthusiasm of our graduates.”

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Heath began working for the Sarasota County School District in 2003 as a media specialist.

When the district eliminated her position in 2013, Heath decided to become a teacher.

Pauling, Heath’s colleague and friend, said in a news release: “You can imagine what it was like for Donna to dedicate herself to becoming a teacher after being a media specialist for 10 years. She took it seriously and pursued her master’s degree.

She has grown with experience and knowledge, has made wellreceived presentations to the FCTE about modern teaching practices and strategies and is applying them in her classroom.”

Heath’s presentations to FCTE include “Life After Bullying: Young Adult Novels Lead Teens on the Road to Recovery” and “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Multicultural Literature as Informational Text.”

“After being inspired by the fine teachers in my daughters’ classrooms, I decided to begin my journey to become a teacher,” said Heath in a news release.

“The constant support of my husband and daughters keep me striving every day to be the best teacher I can be for my students.

I hope my passion for literacy and lifelong learning will inspire my students to love reading and will help them be successful in their lives.”

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Holiday getaways

This choice was actually the inspiration for this month’s theme.

It really did serve as a getaway for four generations of the same family that has owned it since 1970. It’s easy to see why the family kept it so long. With two bedrooms and two baths, it’s sunny, recently renovated and has beautiful views across a green lawn to the bay and the Intracoastal.

Deeded beach access is nearby. There’s also dockage for the family boat. It’s located in Siesta Harbor; one family member must be 55 or older, but visitors of all ages are welcome.

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arasota and Longboat Key have always been great places to spend the holidays, particularly for families.

Some lucky people have been coming here for generations, and the second homes they own are a cherished family tradition.

What makes a great second home in Sarasota or Longboat Key? An informal feeling and a view of the water are the most important prerequisites. Here are three properties currently on the market in which we would be glad to spend the holidays.

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For a second home, it’s hard to beat a top-of-the-line condo on Longboat Key. You’ll get everything — space, views, amenities and world-class prestige. This high-floor unit in the Sanctuary is a perfect example. With three bedrooms and more than 3,100 square feet, there’s room for lots of grandkids. And with the pool, tennis court, beach and nearby golf course, you never have to leave the property. It’s securely located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club and comes furnished. There’s

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Harbor Acres home sells for $4.9 million

NOV. 9 - NOV. 13

Other top sales by area SIESTA KEY

$1.25 million Revised Siesta Silas Walker Lee LLC sold the home at 3425 La Paloma Ave. to Amber Wilson, of Sarasota, for $1.25 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 4,070 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $915,000 in June.

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HARBOR ACRES Marjorie Broughton, of Sarasota, sold her home at 1385 Harbor Drive to Hesham and Gwendoline Elnaggar, of Sarasota, for $1,015,000. Built in 1951, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,308 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $285,000 in 1998.

THE GRANDE RIVIERA

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Grand Riviera 300A LLC sold the Unit 300A condominium at 420 Golden Gate Point to David and Susan Macrae, trustees, of Nokomis, for $2,025,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,650 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.86 million in 2005.

BAY PLAZA

Saundra Frost, trustee sold the Unit PH-2 condominium at 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. to William and Jane Knapp, of Sarasota, for $1.5 million. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,387 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $675,000 in 1990.

CONDOMINIUM ON THE BAY

William and Beverly Killian, of Sarasota, sold their Units 1801 and 1802 condominium at 888 Blvd. of the Arts to Deborah Farrington, of New York City, for $1,475,000. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, five baths and 3,603 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $695,000 in 1999.

Jeffrey and Katharine Schwartz, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3857 Camino Real to David and Ilene Denton, of Sarasota, for $645,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two halfbaths and 2,114 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $163,500 in 2000.

SARASOTA BAY CLUB

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 1011 condominium at 1301 N. Tamiami Trail to Richard Cook, of Sarasota, for $633,000. Built in 2000, it has one bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and 1,170 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $545,000 in 2013.

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 305 condominium at 1301 N. Tamiami Trail to Carl and Jeannette Malachowski, of Sarasota, for $600,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,546 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $599,000 in 2008.

BURNS COURT Terry Sharp, of Fishers, N.Y., sold his home at 422 Burns Court to Georgia Kopelousos, of Sarasota, for $370,000. Built in 1926, it has two bedrooms,

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$635,000 Deer Creek William and Rita Pappas, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4520 Longspur Lane to Terry Armentrout and Susan Lebedevitch, of Sarasota, for $635,000.

Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 3,110 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $81,500 in 1991.

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Richard and Chalone Clare, of Woodstock, Ga., sold their home at 3655 Kingston Blvd. to Angeline Stikeleather, of Lan-

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156 Siesta Drive A4136930 $899,900 Kristine Niehaus

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526 N Mac Ewen Drive A4136993 $795,000 Rosalie Phillips

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-544-4430

1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive 10D A4135056 $699,000 Judy Wright

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1229 Point Crisp Road A4137168 $3,395,000 Karen Chandler

37 Sunset Drive 42 A4137515 $649,900 Beth Wietrzykowski

1245 Siesta Bayside Drive 1245-B A4136892 $625,000 Karen Chandler

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

4967 Sabal Lake Circle A4137178 $599,900 Stephanie Bugatti

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3953 Spyglass Hill Road A4137461 $535,000 Michael Cochrane

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869 Macaw Circle N5905933 $485,000 Robert Goldman & Beverly Weltzien

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$664,900 Rivendell Jeffrey Schaefer, of Sarasota, and Diane Schaefer, of Osprey, sold their home at 1073 Mallard Marsh Drive to Mateusz and Joanna Zagata, of Wausau, Wis., for $664,900. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,399 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $719,000 in 2005.

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$910,000 Casey Key Robert and Esther Tomczak, trustee, of Tampa, sold the home at 505 S. Casey Key Road to James and Lisa Schmidt, of Nokomis, for $910,000. Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,800 square feet of living area.

caster, Pa., for $354,900. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,020 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $208,000 in 2001.

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2224 Tamisola Street A4121130 $395,000 Diana Michel

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745 Placid Lake Drive A4136459 $365,900 Barbara E Gahry

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-586-3936

4540 Legacy Court A4136873 $350,000 Anja Deichmann

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345 Savona Way A4137604 $315,000 Dan Freed

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5562 Country Club Way A4137471 $310,000 Julia McClung

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PERMIT

APPLICANT

AMOUNT

1565 Bay Point Drive

Re-roof

Laura Kauffmann, trustee

$49,499

1325 Vista Drive

Doors

Donald Slevin

$39,000 $30,000

2992 Bay St.

Pool/patio

Nicole Ebright

449 Golden Gate Point

Renovations

Steven Martinucci

$27,250

1625 S. Orange Ave.

Re-roof

Norma Reimers

$16,050

2427 Walker Circle

Re-roof

Dane Spencer

$15,100

2868 Browning St.

Plumbing

Dana Sheridan

$14,395

1924 Lincoln Drive

Mechanical

Wendy Pagan

$11,700

750 N. Tamiami Trail

Remodel

Jill Berry

$10,800

2124 Clematis Place

Duct work

Jeanne Senior, trustee

$10,500

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PERMIT APPLICANT

AMOUNT

5880 Midnight Pass Road

Alterations

$250,000

Derald Bontrager

4129 Roberts Point Circle

Addtion

Stephen Mitnick

$181,200

2514 Tulips St.

Renovations

Lorry Eible, trustee

$100,000

277 S. Polk Drive

Remodel

Elizabeth Crowder, trustee $68,000

1400 N. Casey Key Road

Mechanical

Arthur Wood, trustee

$59,537

625 Calle Del Otono

Pool

Lillian Howle, trustee

$29,000

449 Golden Gate Point

Renovations

Steven Martinucci

$27,250

41 S. Adams Drive

Re-roof

Harold Bellamy

$25,600

2841 S. Shade Ave.

Garage

Patrick Ruster

$22,981

3912 Hamilton Club Circle

Remodel

Harold Hamilton

$22,201

1030 W. Peppertree Drive

Remodel

Gemma Johnson, trustee

$20,000

7337 Starfish Drive

Garage

David Rak

$19,000

1034 Crescent St.

Addition

Kenneth Ellingson Jr.

$16,700

495 McKinley Drive

Mechanical

Martin Rosansky

$14,388

1924 Lincoln Drive

Mechanical

Wendy Pagan

$11,700

237 Avenida De La Isla A4137157 $300,000 Lee Byron and Sue Keal

2634 Moss Oak Drive 49 A4137503 $295,000 Alison Elizalde

8750 Olde Hickory Avenue 9303 A4133776 $199,900 Marilyn Vespoli

1204 Hillview Drive A4133443 $7,750,000 Marcia Salkin

Nokomis/North Venice 941-349-3444 941-350-5542

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-928-9217

Sarasota 941-966-8000 201-926-7272

451 Pine Grove Drive N5906098 $299,900 Martha Pike

4678 Willow Wood Circle 38 A4137314 $289,000 Jennifer Linehan

15122 Buswell Avenue D5907784 $164,900 Marcia Cullinan

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-350-3304

476 Partridge Circle A4106112 $2,995,000 Anka Eshak PA

Bird Key 941-951-6660 941-504-6374

4415 Mangrove Place A4137514 $2,975,000 Karen Cash Greco

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

1708 Flower Drive A4133123 $2,595,000 Linda Driggs

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-374-2920

1219 Sharswood Lane A4137449 $2,499,000 Mark McCann

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

7198 Midnight Pass Road A4115988 $1,725,000 Ellen Wells

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-544-4849

790 N River Road A4128357 $1,450,000 Drew Russell

Venice 941-966-8000 941-993-3739

3603 North Point 801 A4119458 $1,395,000 Barbara McDonald

Osprey 941-966-8000 941-356-5367

91 Avenida Veneccia A4136961 $1,295,000 Mark McCann

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

4433 Westwood Lane A4133337 $1,195,000 Susan Mitchell

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-780-5085

450 Beach Road 2 A4128285 $1,100,000 Rudy Dudon

Siesta Key 941-349-3444 941-234-3991

Nokomis/North Venice 941-966-8000 941-356-9954

796 Lytham Circle A4136096 $1,075,000 Kim & Michael Ogilvie

Osprey 941-951-6660 941-376-1717

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Venice 941-485-5421 941-716-4392

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-266-7555

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

2357 Hibiscus Court A4137381 $299,000 Kelly Mooney

3149 Meyer Drive A4137392 $269,000 Susan Mitchell

7294 Cloister Drive 4 A4136973 $149,900 Barbara Dunn

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-587-8430

Sarasota 941-951-6660 941-780-5085

Sarasota 941-966-8000 941-400-1830

Sarasota 941-383-7591 941-376-6121

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

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Bands rock for local school music programs

Photos by Amanda Morales

Ciara-Marie Dallas and Izabella and Adryana Perez had their faces painted for the event.

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Below left: Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won the competition and took home a check for $1,500.

ocal bands and musicians turned up the volume at the second Rock for a Cause Nov. 21, at Payne Park.

The event was a combined effort between Sarasota Young Professionals Group and S-One Holdings Corporation to promote music in Sarasota County schools.

Admission for the event was either $1 or a donation of school supplies for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.

Six bands competed for the chance to win $1,500 for themselves as well as $3,500 for the local school music program of their choice. Attendees could vote during the performances or online all day during the event.

Lakewood Ranch High School student and performer Paige Merriman was declared the winner. The 15-year-old singer and songwriter represented LRHS for the competition, as well.

Below right: Kymani Caines, 3, looks back at the drummer during a performance with Jah Movement.

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1334 Roberts Bay Lane 778 Siesta Drive 5827 Riegels Harbor Road 13211 Palmers Creek Terrace 3147 Founders Club 851 North Shore Drive 7251 Plovers Way 8015 Midnight Pass Road 449 Canal Road 3445 Anglin Drive 5353 Cape Leyte Drive 4568 Woodside Road 5300 Ocean Boulevard #604 1258 Riegels Landing Drive 5348 Shadow Lawn Drive 662 Fernwalk Lane 7724 Alister Mackenzie Drive 5303 Cape Leyte Drive 10 Lands End Lane 5273 Cape Leyte Way 103 Sand Dollar Lane

941.928.3424

Judie.Berger@sothebysrealty.com

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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 Premier Sotheby’s International Realty participated as either the listing or cooperating agent or broker in the sale or purchase of the properties depicted.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Your Local Realtors

We are Sarasota Area Real Estate professionals, ready to help you.

If you are contemplating selling your present home, or considering buying a new home ...Call one of us today!

Stacy Liljeberg

Iva Fadley Dane PA,TRC Cell: 941.350.8001 Office: 941.955.1500

“Service With Excellence” IvaFadley@Ivafadleydane.com

Realtor®, GRI

941.544.6103

stacyliljeberg@michaelsaunders.com Voted Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction For Ten Consecutive Years

Passion. Integrity. Results.

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Shirley Dabringhaus,Broker Selling Sarasota Since 1988

Margo MacKenzie PA Cell: 941.350.2349 Matching People & Properties Worldwide

shirleydab@comcast.net

941.587.9288

Margo@MargoMackenzie.com www.FloridaSunshineLiving.com

Jane Rees ABR,CIPS,RSPS,TRC,SFR,AHWD

...Selling Sarasota’s Beautiful Properties

Meet your Realtors for life, MAURICE AND LIN

Team Dunn Lin and Maurice 941.809.2154 941.238.8119

Specializing in Island Properties The Boerner Team

Annemarie Boerner Broker Associate 941.350.9408

Annemarie@theboernerteam.com

Joseph Boerner Realtor

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941.726.1723

JM.Boerner513@gmail.com

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“Offering clear insight in today’s market!”

941.586.3970

JaneRees@MichaelSaunders.com

Rosalie Phillips 941.544.4430

RosaliePhillips@MichaelSaunders.com

www.The Boerner Team.com

ReMAX Alliance Group, 5140 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Key, Sarasota,FL 34242

TEAM DUNN Joyce Naegele, PA 941.586.7959 941.349.3444 joycenaegele@gmail.com

MAURICE & LIN, REALTORS® Helene Hyland 941.809.2154 MauriceMenager@michaelsaunders.com LinDunn@michaelsaunders.com TeamDunn.michaelsaunders.com

Sales Associate

941.349.4411(Office) 941.685.2274 (Cell)

helenehyland@comcast.net www.SheSellsSiestaKeySarasota.com

5100 Ocean Blvd | Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941.349.3444

Need Help?

Expert in Condo Sales for Absentee Owners, Estates and 55+ Communities Completing The Sale While You Stay Home

Pat Reid Bachert 941.586.9766 patsellssrq@aol.com

Stephanie Kitsemble

GRI, TRC, REOS, Broker Associate

941.313-0874 skitsemble@gmail.com

“Making it Happen” for Buyers and Sellers

Owned And Operated By NRT Incorporated

Larry & Jill Johns 941.266.8814 or 941.266.8815

email: jill@sarasotaplatinumhomes.com 5140 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Key, Sarasota,FL

Brian Dunn

“Your Everything Real Estate Source” www.BrianDunnRealtoR.com New Construction & Remodeling Specialist licensed Contractor CRC047939

941.650.0482

5218 Station Way, Sarasota 34233

Gabriele Charity

Building Bridges...between European and U.S. Buyers and Sellers

941.685.6649

Gabi@RealtyinSarasota.com www.RealtyinSarasota.com

Alex M. Morel,PA

Your Sarasota Native Realtor Cell: 941.822.1519 www.BuyWithAlex.Realtor

alexmorelrealtor@gmail.com 189058

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Stephanie Church Stephanie Church 941.724.5448 941.724.5448

2305 KEY RD.,Sarasota NOKOMIS 7445CASEY Sanderling Road,

StephanieChurch@michaelsaunders.com StephanieChurch@michaelsaunders.com

3801 CASEY KEY NOKOMIS 1425 Westway Road,RD., Sarasota

Privately nestled on 149 ft. of protected sandy walking beach, Discover an exclusive waterfront lifestyle, beautifully poised on Siesta this six-bedroom estate has been masterfully crafted by the Key within the only gated Gulf front community in Sarasota. This oversized discerning owners to create unparalleled Gulf-front living lot rests between the Gulf of Mexicoan and tranquil Heron Lagoon experience. deeded Bayfront dock Club withresidents 24,000 lb. lift with 89 feet ofAwater frontage.

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This magnificent beach retreat celebrates the art of Positioned on Westway Drive, arguably the most prestigious address in Gulf front living and represents the most seaward new Sarasota, this expansive level grassed lot features an impressive 96 feet construction has views seenover forthe many Inspired of water frontage,the withKey sweeping Gulf ofyears.

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MLS# A3993117 $2,800,000 MLS#A3970416 $4,499,000

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Enjoy these Enchanting Waterfront Views!

Excited to annouce my return to serving all my past and future real estate clients.

Committed to Excellence.

Valerie Woodger, Realtor® 941.313.5500

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

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday 1-4 pm 3248 Founders Club Drive

Built to exceptional standards of construction, this beautiful 4BR/5Ba home presents an elegant expression of waterfront living, privately nestled in one of Longboat Keys most exclusive waterfront neighborhoods, Sandhamn Place.  Travertine marble floors, tray ceilings  Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops,  Birds Eye Maple cabinetry & high end appliances  2 master suites, 2 additional en-suite bedrooms  Views of Ca’d’Zan,city lights & Sarasota Bay  Sparkling pool with jacuzzi & private boat dock  4,200 sq. ft. under air MLS#A4126603 $3,120,000

SALE

Connie G. Lyke-Brown Broker Associate IMMEDIATE 941.302.1214

IMMEDIATE

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Exquisite Gated Estate on Sarasota Bay Present your BEST OFFER

1726 Qu

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MLSA4110045 $5,900,000

One of the top teams in the Siesta Key Office.

Put our combined 46 years of experience to work for YOU!

1726 Questar Lane

KLAUS LANG, CIPS

440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. | Lo michae

This exquisite gated estate, positioned on Sarasota Bay and close to the area’s most beautiful beach at Siesta Key, offers all the glorious amenities for a resort lifestyle.

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Present yourhome offer to with Klaus Lang, or through your real estate agent.

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Tonniwelch15@gmail.com

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Klaus Lang, CIPS 941-376-0085 941.320.1223

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

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

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.

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941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 BEDSPREADS: (2) twin hand crochet, $50. Area rug: 8x10, yellow and blue, $75. 941-351-5977.

COMPUTER: DELL, Dual Core, refurbished, $100, 941-756-6728.

Announcements GULF COAST SARASOTA ANTIQUE SHOW 11/1 12/6 1/3 2/7 3/6 9:00-2:00 Columbus Hall 4880 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota (941)228-7758 IMAGINE SCHOOLS Palmer Ranch governing board meeting, December 3rd, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

6220 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota PRESBYTERIAN Church of the Covenant's Presbyterian Women Thank You for your generous support at Saturday's fall fair.

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

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

Condos For Sale

Homes For Sale

LONGBOAT KEY CLUB. Newly remodeled club suite, 650/sq.ft. Turnkey. Tennis/ golf course view. $66.5K+ gross revenue. REDUCED $299,950. Info on Zillo. 708-267-6704.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 29th, 1–4pm Windward Bay 4900 GOM Dr. B 303 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Condo, Fully equipped, 2BR/2BA totally remodeled. Every room has unobscured panoramic view of Sarasota Bay. Marina with boat slips available.

Deeded access to the beaches on the Gulf.

For Info call 812-499-2215. Must See!!

Homes For Rent ED SMITH Stadium area: 3BR/3BA, newly remodeled, fenced back yard, perfect condition, $1500/mo. 941-356-0770.

Business Opportunities

SIESTA KEY: 3BR/3BA Tri-level, home, 900 feet from Siesta Beach access. $2900.00 month. 1st, last, and security. Annual. 941-320-6000.

DRESSER: HENRY Link, white, wicker, 9 drawers, 68”x30”x20”, $185. 941-351-8163.

JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+.

Call 941-907-8141.

1% RELOCATION REBATE INCENTIVE on Resale or New Construction*

EXERCISER: WEIDER Pro 6900 weight system.

Assembled, new condition. $200. 941-966-7769.

Help Wanted

HUMMEL PLATES: $5/ea. Angelic Procession 1982, Angel w/Flute 1972, Sacred Journey 1976, Angel w/Child 1974. 941-359-3544.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for Appointment Coordinator, event/meeting planning, make travel arrangements, banking. Send resume to: encis72@aol.com and text 904−383−7116 for follow−up.

DESK/SEWING MACHINE combo: Kenmore, includes attachments, instruction book. $150.

Leave e-mail for pics. 941-388-5013.

MASSAGE TABLE: Standard size, portable, adjustable height, w/head pad, case, handles, black, like new, $75. 941-297-5563.

MEN’S TUXEDOS (2): size 44, black, satin stripe.

Blue, pants adjustable, 36-38, $35/ea. Cash only.

941-953-5222.

MICROWAVE: KENMORE, white, nearly new, $50.

Headboard: twin, black iron, w/springs, mattress, linens, $75. 941-882-4488.

REMO DRUMS (2): w/hardshell fiber cases. Black Pearl 12x10 and 14x12. $85. (941) 358-8511.

RONCO OVEN, never used, $40. (2) Landscape jugs, $40. Timberline work boots, $40. Call 941-321-2694.

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

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

Boats 1972 THUNDERBIRD 17/ft. boat, 1984 Mercury motor, w/Cox trailer, excellent shape. Asking $1500. 941-266-5565.

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

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

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

WANTED signed and numbered prints

by Keith Haring or Damien Hirst.

Top Prices Paid. acposter@acposter.com

CARPENTERY LOOKING for good reliable carpentery subs, must be able to do all phases of carpentry, must have own tools and trans.

(941)−238−8033.

HOTEL INDIGO Now Hiring! We are proud to be the #1 Hotel Indigo IN THE WORLD based on guest satisfaction and employee satisfaction!

If you have passion for inspired guest service, an extreme attention to detail and are known for being the best at what you do, we want you to apply!

Immediately Seeking the Following Position(s): F/T H20 Bistro P.M. Cook, P/T H20 Bistro Flex−shift Cook, P/T H20 Bistro Server, P/T H20 Bistro Hostess, F/T Front Desk Agent, F/T Housekeeper (941) 487−3800 www.srqhotel.com

Condos/Apts. For Rent 2BR/2BA CONDO Sarasota. Spacious, updated, with lanai and assigned parking in quiet Village Brooke complex with 2 heated pools, tennis courts, fitness center, mature landscaping. Water/Cable included. No pets, non-smoking, no motorcycles/ trucks. Condo application, background check required.

Available immediately - $950/mo.

941-544-1674 rentals@CNPLLC.net BEACHFRONT CONDO: 3BR/2BA, covered parking, nicely furnished. Long-term rental. $2,500.00/month. Starting April 1st 2016.

613-722-7767 or lainecooper@cooperhr.com LBK: 1BR+DEN, 1.5/BA on the beach, W/D in unit, No pets. Annual lease, unfurnished. Available Jan, 1st 2016. Call 941-383-5309.

SIESTA KEY. Starting at $775 for 1-4 bedroom units. Weekly, Monthly Resort Rentals.

Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

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Homes For Sale West of Trail. Deep water yacht basin. 3BR/2.5BA, pool. $1,500,000.

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

Equestrian, 5 acres, pole barns, 8 stalls.

3BR/2.5BA, pool. $499,000.

10 Acres, 8 stalls. 3BR/2.5BA, pool. $550,000.

Luxury Downtown $399,000.

Sarasota

Condo,

PHILANTHROPISTS, PURCHASING a Home or Condo? Brooke O'Malley gives closing rebates from CLUB REALTY to make a Donation from $2,000.00 - $50,000.00, to the charity of your choice. Call to interview 941-726-2677.

SIESTA KEY TOTALLY RENOVATED! 3BR/2BA townhouse on beach side.. steps from the beach!

TOTALLY UPDATED! Can be rented short term. $429,000. To show, DON HUGHES, 941-374-1941. #A4112008

Open House SIESTA CONDO: Sunday, 1-4p.m. 5855 Midnight Pass Rd. Unit 208, 2BR/2BA, renovated bright, resort building with tennis, 2 pools, boating. Live year round or enjoy rental income. $375,000.

Mooshi Chapel, Keller Williams on the Water, 941-444-9540.

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals ASHTON LAKES: 2BR/2BA, turnkey furnished, lake view, garage/ covered parking. 2 Miles to Siesta Key, heated pool, Active community.One unit has elevator access. No pets. Non-smoking.

Avail. January, February, March, $3100/mo. +sales tax. Ashton Realty, Joe Bonsall, 941-923-1945, 941-356-6356.

GILLESPIE PARK: 3BR/3BA, separate guest house w/kitchen, furnished, walk to shops, downtown. Call for appt. 941-894-7121.

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2BR/2BA + Loft Townhouse. Water view, boat docks. $237,900. *Call for Details. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677 BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME on Siesta Key’s Palm Island. Priced to sell at $749,000.

3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, large lot, remodeled. Call Steven Whitmore; Siesta Beach Realty 941-993-5722, Owner/Agent.

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THE SARASOTA /SIESTA KEY Thursday, November 26, 2015 Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Adult Care Services

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

KINGSTON ARMS: 2BR/2BA, lanai, recently renovated, heated pool and hot tub. Designated covered parking spot. Available January through April, 2016. 3/mo. minimum $3000/mo. +taxes.

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Schemmel Property Group

REPRESENTING

Most Amazing Properties ONLY 2 REMAINING RESIDENCES

The Ritz-Carlton Tower Residences | 35 Watergate Drive #704 | $1,895,000

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

AQUA | 280 Golden Gate Point | Priced from $3,195,000

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

Cocoanut Bayou | 4411 Midnight Pass Road | $1,999,000

Siesta Key - Siesta Gulf View | 420 Beach Road | $945,000

Joel Schemmel, J.D. 941.587.4894 joel.schemmel@sothebysrealty.com Sharon Chiodi 941.809.0380 sharon.chiodi@sothebysrealty.com

SchemmelPropertyGroup.com

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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.

Sarabande | 340 South Palm Avenue #120 | $1,385,000