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STUDENT CROSSING A road through a school campus is just one security problem the district wants to solve. PAGE 3A

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YOUR TOWN

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Mo Harris and Brandon Johnson

Life savers

Quick action from two city of Sarasota utilities employees helped saved a coworker’s life last month.

Brandon Johnson, in his second day on the job, noticed his new colleague John Trumpet became unresponsive while driving. From the passenger’s seat, Johnson took Trumpet’s foot off the gas, applied the brake and put the truck into park.

Johnson contacted his supervisor, Marvin “Mo” Harris, who arrived on scene ahead of paramedics. Harris began performing CPR on Trumpet, who had suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing.

Harris and Trumpet took the same CPR course in 2017.

It proved useful: Trumpet began breathing again.

Today, he’s recovering — and a recent visit to the office brought joy to his coworkers.

“We were just happy that our friend was back,” Harris said.

James Buchanan, Alison Foxall and Margaret Good

House seat in play District 72 election will fill a vacant seat in Legislature.

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A little fundraising overachieving led to an exotic snack recently at the Outof-Door Academy’s lower school on Siesta Key. In partnership with the American Heart Association, students at the school set out to raise money with a Jump Rope for Heart event.

School administrators agreed to eat chocolatecovered crickets if the drive met its $18,000 goal.

The students raised $25,000.

So last week, PE teachers Jeff Horr and Mike Young, lower school assistant Jessica Banks, and Tanna Horne, head of the lower school, swallowed their pride and an insect as a reward.

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Students cross School Avenue to get from one of their classrooms to another. The road is shut down to vehicular traffic during the day, but not to pedestrians.

A study in school security STAFF WRITER

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ull into the public parking lot of Sarasota High, and the options for entry are, by design, limited.

But less than a football field’s length away is the campus’ unique security challenge, one that the school district and city officials are struggling to solve.

The right way to access the campus is to walk directly through a set of glass doors into the front office, where no one gets a visitor’s pass without an ID check and a good reason to be there. This is Sarasota County Schools’ safety plan at work — part of a six-year, $21 million effort to create single points of entry at each elementary, middle and high school facility.

Some of the work already done or planned involves simple things like gates, door locks and fences.

“We’re really working on welcome-ability, while being safe,” Director of Sarasota County Schools Planning Department Kathie Ebaugh said at a January public meeting.

But every school is different.

In Sarasota High’s case, School Avenue, a public and city-owned street, runs right through the middle of campus. Gates block access on the north and south ends during school hours, but sidewalk traffic is free to pass through all day, mingling with students, faculty and staff.

“We will see pets, we will see babies in strollers, we will see people on mopeds — we’ve seen it all,” said the school’s principal, David Jones. Often, kids who are

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late for school get dropped off by their parents and run to class without checking in. Recently, someone who wasn’t a student came onto the campus looking for another student with whom he wanted to fight.

“It creates a very difficult scenario,” Jones said. “If you’re sitting in my chair and you want to keep these kids safe … we no longer live in an era we can stick our head in the sand and say ‘it’s not an issue, you’re overblowing it.’”

In a post-Columbine era, Jones said, knowing who enters and leaves campus is a critical part of school security. According to Assistant Superintendent Scott Lempe, the public road that moves traffic through the campus is the biggest problem in the district.

Lempe said all schools in the district can be lumped into two categories, based on design.

Campuses such as Riverview High School are newer and were designed with a central courtyard, buildings facing inward and often are already fenced or have fewer open points of entry. Older schools were built with more open plans and face bigger security challenges.

“We live in a place where the weather is beautiful, so kids should be outside and enjoy the weather — it makes perfect sense until you put the world of school safety and security on top of it,” Lempe said.

The process of updating the physical facilities at each school started last year, and will continue for five more. A district spokesperson said the upgrades at some schools are nearly complete, but many are still in the process.

Each school poses its own challenges and strengths that have to be evaluated.

“Education first, safety always,” Lempe said. “While we have your babies, we’re thinking about the very real responsibility of keeping them safe.”

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Sarasota County Schools faces some unique challenges in its $21 million effort to improve safety.

The Sarasota High School covers 85 acres and includes a road that bisects the campus.

A ROAD RUNS THROUGH IT School Avenue didn’t always run right through Sarasota High.

Two different schools once flanked the street in the Alta Vista neighborhood. But in the early 1990s, the middle school was moved and Sarasota High took over the campus across the street.

To solve the dilemma, school officials have considered: n Tunneling under the road to give students an alternate route to class, but the technical demands are steep. n Building a pedestrian overpass, but space is limited and it would be hard to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. n Closing it altogether, though neighbors oppose such a plan.

School Avenue is city-owned.

For now, the city of Sarasota has asked for a traffic study to evaluate how people are using the road now and what the impact of a possible permanent closure would be.

“I think one of the biggest concerns is that obviously, [the road] is used by the public,” said City Engineer Alex DavisShaw. “If folks walk along there, that sidewalk provides a public benefit. If it’s closed, will it be accomodated so

folks have another way to walk that’s as user-friendly?”

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association opposes closing the street because of its direct pedestrian access to nearby businesses.

Additionally, with construction slated for Bahia Vista Street and Tamiami Trail, the group is concerned about creating a larger traffic problem.

“To reduce access to any street is really going to impede transport,” said Larry Silvermintz, president of the neighborhood group.

The traffic study is planned to be completed by March.

This is the only high school in the county to have this problem today. The district successfully asked the city to vacate a portion of Orange Avenue by Booker High School. To do so, it provided a road and sidewalk and rerouted it so there was another route before the vacation went through, DavisShaw said.

In 2015, the city declined a request to vacate a road by Ringling College of Art and Design.

— Deputy Managing Editor David Conway contributed to this story.

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2018

BY THE NUMBERS

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amount cut from recurring expenses in the Library and Historical Resources Department.

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city households sent a mail survey as part of a parks and recreation master plan.

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county employees overseen by County Administrator Jonathan Lewis SEE PAGE 16A

3,500

runners who signed up for the fourth annual Sarasota Music Half Marathon and Rockin’ 10K. SEE PAGE 10B

MEETINGS n Irma after-action review joint meeting — 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasota, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota n County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Commission Chambers, County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

“We knew there were probably a few outstanding issues.”

Todd Mathes, Benderson Development’s director of development, on the county asking for more information regarding updated plans for the Siesta Promenade. READ MORE ON PAGE 20A

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group of endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles left their temporary home at Mote Marine Laboratory, where they waited out the colder weather.

On Feb. 1, Mote released eight of the turtles in New Smyrna Beach on the east coast of Florida, a statement from Mote said.

Before heading out to sea, the turtles were fitted with a passive integrated transponder tag, which gives each one a barcode identification number.

In December, 10 turtles from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts were transported to Mote for rehabilitation. NEAQ has room to care for 80 turtles but gets hundreds a day, so Mote joined other Florida aquariums to help shelter them this winter.

After two months of treatment, eight of the 10 turtles were released.

One Kemp’s ridley and one threatened green sea turtle from the bunch remain at Mote.

Teachers agree to merit-based pay raises Five months of negotiating came to an end last week, when the teachers union and the district reached an agreement on salaries.

Teachers will get a percentage raise based on their performance evaluations.

Under the two-year deal affecting this school year and the next, teachers who are found to be “effective” will receive a 3.25% salary increase both years. Teachers who are “highly effective” will receive a 4.25% increase.

Non-instructional employees will get a 3.75% increase.

This agreement gets rid of the step salary schedule for some teachers.

City implements garage paid parking

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Mote animal care technicians Jenna Rouse and Weston Spoon get ready to release eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean off New Smyrna Beach.

On Monday, the city officially implemented a new paid parking system downtown — in two parking garages, at least.

The pay-to-park system will charge residents at least $3 to park in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages for three or more hours.

Residents will pay an extra dollar for each additional hour they park. The city installed payment stations at both garages to facilitate the changes.

Visitors can still park for less than three hours without charge. On-street parking remains free, as well.

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Above: The property at 1335 Second St. is currently an office building for Hembree & Associates.

Right: MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.

Downtown core: The next frontier A proposed 10-story condo is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

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Matt Kihnke has experience building condominiums in Sarasota, but he thinks the site at 1335 Second St. presents a distinct challenge for a developer.

“I think that location necessitates, kind of, an epic building,” Kihnke said. “That’s really what we were looking for — a

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boutique, high-end product for downtown.”

Kihnke, president of MK Equity, plans to build a 10-story, 12-unit condo on the 0.24-acre downtown property. The developer, which also built the Sansara condo at 300 S. Pineapple Ave., filed preliminary documents with the city Jan. 31. Kihnke hopes to begin construction within six months.

Located down the street from Selby Public Library, the Second Street site is zoned downtown core. Although the heart of the

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city is teeming with construction activity, much of the residential building is focused on the bayfront and the Rosemary District.

In designing the project, ARS Architecture Principal Eric Allyn sees the Second Street condo as an important venture into a lessexplored segment of downtown: the area bounded by U.S. 41, U.S. 301, Fruitville Road and Ringling Boulevard.

“A lot of the waterfront sites have been built upon; there’s not a lot of those sites left,” Allyn said. “That is allowing us to look inward at the new frontier of building in Sarasota, which is urban construction and urban living, our focus for this project.”

The market for downtown core residential construction isn’t totally barren. Other new downtown core residential projects include The Mark, a 157-unit condo at State Street and Lemon Avenue, The DeSota, a 180unit apartment complex at 1415 Second St., and BOLD Lofts, a 97-unit apartment building near Fruitville Road and Goodrich Avenue.

Brian Jones, president of Jones Development Co., has worked on three of those downtown core projects, including the 1335 Second St. condo. He said it’s still not a well-tested residential market, but agrees it’s the next frontier for developers who have few remaining opportunities to offer residents water views.

Despite the size of The Mark, The DeSota and BOLD Lofts, Jones said not to expect many large-scale residential projects in the downtown core going forward. Jones said it’s difficult for developers to gather more than a quarter-acre to build downtown.

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with a height limit of 10 stories, a step down from the 18 stories allowed on the bayfront.

Meanwhile, developers say the maximum density of 50 units per acre is forcing builders to concentrate on luxury projects. Condos at the 1335 Second St. project will range from 2,500 square feet to 3,500 square feet. Those units will sell for between $1.3 million and $3.3 million.

“The zoning prohibits us from building what we would ideally like to build: larger, taller buildings with more density,” Kihnke said. “We’re directed into building more higher-end, boutique and architecturally important buildings.”

With a hard cap on the number of buildable units, a developer has the choice of, say, building 15 mid-sized apartments or 15 large condos. From a financial standpoint, the latter usually makes more sense.

“I’m going to build them as large as I can, because that’s the only way I can make a profit,” Jones said. “Everything’s super luxury.”

And despite the influx of new condo product, there’s no shortage of demand for high-end units downtown.

“Sarasota is an inverted market,” Jones said. “In all these buildings, we sell the penthouses first. People are coming off the barrier islands, buying these units cash.”

Kihnke said the 1335 Second St. project could be complete 14 months after construction begins. As plans for that site move forward, residents can expect to see increased development interest in the downtown core.

“It’s just the natural progression,” Jones said.

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A closer look at county budget reductions STAFF WRITER

The Sarasota County Commission approved $5.4 million in cuts to recurring expenses on Jan. 31 in an effort to head off budget shortfalls in the future. Some of those cuts go into effect immediately, starting the cost savings as soon as April of this year. Others don’t go into effect until the next fiscal year starts Oct. 1.

Of the $5.4 million in cuts, $1.4 million were identified by the departments collectively as areas that could be cut right away, and without any impact on levels of service, such as leaving a current unfilled position vacant.

Previously, the County Commission was gearing up to make about $11 million in recurring cuts starting in fiscal year 2019 because it was concerned about the financial implications of a pair of statewide referendums that could cut into local revenue.

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis proposed a different approach, taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the effects of the fall referendums.

Here are some of the bigger-ticket items proposed to cut. For the complete list, visit YourObserver.com.

SCAT Cut: $933,096 Three bus routes are being cut within the next year, pending a public hearing process. Route 18, between Longboat Key and downtown Sarasota; Route 100, between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and North Port; and Route 13, which serves Venice and South Venice. Additionally, the Saturday schedule will be reduced to the same operating schedule as Sundays.

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HUMAN RESOURCES Cut: $136,944 The county’s budget for background checks was reduced by one-third.

PUBLIC WORKS Cut: $354,923 Public Works’ only cut was to reduce the number of mowing cycles the county has contracted out from 26 to 20, with the option to add back in three cycles depending on environmental factors.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Cut: $292,461 Reductions in the county’s budget for training and certification, as well as a reduction in overtime funding, were approved in this department.

PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL SERVICES Cut: $872,567 Many of this department’s cuts equalled less than $50,000.

However, the county chose not to jointly renovate multi-purpose fields in Venice in conjunction with the school district, saving $300,000. The commission also approved reduced or delayed corrective or routine maintenance activities, including repairs to amenities such as fencing and playgrounds, delaying turf replacement at fields and reducing routine maintenance like cleaning, painting or mowing. Commissioners rejected an increase in user fees on athletic fields that would have generated $40,000.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Cut: $203,329 Lifeguard hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day on county beaches will no longer be extended. Previously, the extra two hours a day for the three months cost $1,200 per day.

UF/IFAS EXTENSION Cut: $71,638 Efforts to conduct sustainability education and outreach will be reduced.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Cut: $113,727 Reduced funds to replace equipment and minimize deferred maintenance.

LIBRARIES AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES Cut: $422,140 To save $250,000, the libraries plan to cut by almost 50% money used to pay for online subscriptions and buy hard-copy materials by 26%. The commissioners rejected a plan to close libraries on Mondays. That would have saved $200,000.

GENERAL SERVICES Cut: $694,720 One of this department’s major goals was to “enhance existing infrastructure,” but to save almost $300,000, appearancefocused expenditures that don’t impact health and safety will be eliminated.

Additionally, the operating costs of the Sheriff’s Office headquarters will be reduced and the HVAC preventative maintenance frequency schedule will be amended.

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BREAK THE POLITICAL CYCLE The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

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Observer “If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

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ormer CIA Director John Brennan received hearty applause two weeks ago during his Ringling College Town Hall lecture at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall when he said it seems to make sense that we could somehow require our elected officials to be qualified for office, as we require dentists and surgeons to be trained.

He said that just running for office on your celebrity does not qualify you for public office.

Clearly, that was Brennan’s potshot at Donald Trump.

But there is a certain degree of appeal to the idea. Indeed, the Brennan idea comes to mind when you look at the three candidates on the Sarasota ballot next Tuesday for Florida House District 72.

Three first-time candidates — first time for any public office — are running to fill the seat of Republican Alex Miller, who resigned late last year, after having served less than a year.

Miller’s district encompasses a sliver of southern Manatee County and a large swatch of northern Sarasota County, essentially the city of Sarasota and all of Siesta Key. It has been a Republican district.

But over the past decade, Democrats and non-party affiliates (NPAs) have become a serious threat — Republicans make up 44.1% of the district’s registered voters; Democrats, 43.1%; and NPAs, 12.6%. Add in Democrats’ hate for Trump as motivation, they are hoping they can take another seat, albeit at the state level.

Surprisingly, none of the likely candidates for this seat stepped in — e.g.

Sarasota County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo; former County Commissioners Carolyn Mason or Nora Patterson; or even Ray Pilon, who held the District 72 seat before Miller.

paint Buchanan as a climate-change denier, while Republican PACs are slopping on Good the goo of being a supporter of sanctuary cities. (Good actually has expressed opposition to state legislation that would penalize cities and counties if they don’t fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.)

The effects of the bombardment of negative campaign mailers and TV ads are a growing disgust among voters with politics altogether. This is making more and more voters either look for an alternative to the two major parties or give up and not vote at all.

Indeed, Foxall, the Libertarian, told us, voters have buoyed her optimism for a possible victory. As she has canvassed the district, many voters have expressed their willingness to consider an alternative to the major party candidates. “It doesn’t matter what my positions are; people are gravitating toward me because I’m different, I’m positive,” she says.

Foxall, for sure, is a long shot. But when you assess the three candidates, she is a refreshing departure.

STANDARD ISSUE

Consider the candidates’ political philosophies.

Good is a standard-issue liberal.

Read her issue positions on her website. They’re the usual compendium of platitudes; calls for more, bigger government; more government regulation; less freedom and free enterprise. To wit: “Margaret knows that we cannot continue to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, cut Medicaid and limit patient choice … She will fight to expand Medicaid,” she states. She opposes school choice via charter schools and vouchers. She says she “will work to ban fracking and will hold accountable the big corporations that keep endangering our wetlands.”

She wants to increase state spending on “workforce development” and provide small businesses “with incentives to foster growth” — whatever that means. And she lists two of her issue priorities as “reproductive rights” and “LGBTQ+.”

Check the Democrat box.

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Filling the vacuum? The three rookie politicians: Republican James Buchanan, son of six-term U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan; Democrat Margaret Good, a Sarasota lawyer; and Libertarian Alison Foxall, a 29-year-old owner of a marketing business.

Let’s be clear: If you can wipe away all of the usual nastiness and ugliness that turns political campaigns into toxic oil spills, the three candidates for District 72 are decent, earnest, well-meaning people who want to do good.

Their challenge is to sell their character, political philosophies and ideas. But what makes that all the more difficult, if not impossible, are the standard tactics of the two major political parties’ machines. Indeed, the Republican and Democratic parties and their affiliates are doing what they always do — turning their party’s candidates into hackneyed, unlikable political caricatures. If elected, the party machines tell voters, either Buchanan or Good would destroy the world with their allegedly extremist philosophies.

Democratic political action committees incessantly attempt to

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Buchanan, likewise, is standard Republican: “limiting regulation and keeping our taxes low … We must end sanctuary cities and put a stop to illegal immigrants … allow the free market to improve access to quality (health) care” and “competition to ensure affordable prices.” Like his father, knowing how Sarasotans feel about oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, Buchanan opposes drilling.

Check the Republican box.

In contrast is Foxall. She fits

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Alison Foxall, 29, Libertarian candidate for House District 72

the Libertarian label — which we would describe as a common-sense embracing of individual freedom over government interference. Yes, Foxall believes in decriminalizing marijuana. “Why not, it’s their business,” she says. If she had a magic wand, she would separate education from the state. But she knows that’s not realistic. She favors giving parents more choice. “I’d rather see the money in the hands of parents” than in vouchers … “The role of Medicaid should shrink; deregulate the health care industry, and eventually we won’t need Medicaid.”

This one is a truth that all Libertarians embrace: “Health care is a service,” Foxall says. “No one is entitled to someone else’s labor.”

She opposes subsidies for economic development, sports stadiums and tourism promotion. She has a concealed-carry permit. “If you’ve served your time, you should have your rights restored.”

‘A THINKING BRAIN’

The more you talk to Foxall, the more you see she would offer a fresh, independent alternative to the DemocratRepublican dogma. She acknowledges she’s not a seasoned political veteran, although she cites experience working on other Libertarians’ campaigns. “David versus Goliath,” she says, smiling. “But I have a thinking brain.”

Foxall is an introvert by nature.

She described herself as a Booker High School student “as a quiet kid and didn’t engage much. I played a lot of basketball, flag football and gravitated toward physical activities.

Sometimes I wonder how I even fell into libertarianism. But here I am!”

She brushes off the criticism that, if elected and being the only Libertarian in the Legislature, she would have little say or influence for her district’s taxpayers. How would you maneuver? she is asked. “Diplomacy.”

Given the exasperating, depressing climate that engulfs elections and the making of public policy, and given the bromidic, banal dogma of the major party candidates, it would be refreshing to send an independent alternative to Tallahassee. Perhaps District 72 voters will have the courage to embrace that message.

We recommend: Alison Foxall.

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The online survey includes 10 questions. In addition to potential programming, the questions ask for information regarding desired amenities and community benefits associated with parks. It also attempts to collect information on how and where residents use city parks.

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By May, parks staff intends to turn the information it has gathered into a ranked list of resident priorities. After that, officials will work with the consultant to discuss how to actually implement — and fund — changes to city parks.

In the meantime, Fogle encouraged residents to reach out with their thoughts about city parks by whatever means they feel most comfortable. Already, he said, he’s seen a high degree of enthusiasm from people who want the city to improve the quality of its parks and recreation offerings.

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Residents share visions for bayfront The Bay Sarasota is asking for community input on the future of the waterfront.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Didn’t get a chance to attend one of this week’s open houses on the bayfront planning initiative? It’s not too late to tell planners what you want to see.

Visit thebaysarasota.org to take an online survey on the bayfront and see the informational material presented at the open house events.

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A series of open house events this week is letting Sarasota residents tell planners what they want to see built on the bayfront — and creating a sense the redevelopment of the land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is actually within reach.

Bill Waddill is managing director of The Bay Sarasota, the group developing a master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned bayfront land. On Tuesday, at the first of five public events scheduled to gather input from residents, he said attendees were receptive to the planning process The Bay has put together so far.

More than that, he said, people were energized by the prospect something might come to fruition soon.

“Several people have said, ‘Wow, this might really happen,’” Waddill said. “And they’re excited about it.”

The open house events include a history of the bayfront land through the decades, a rundown of the existing site conditions and an explanation of the groups involved with The Bay Sarasota.

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ment of the land and envision their “perfect day” on the bay.

The goal is to develop a long list of ideas for what, exactly, will end up going on the bayfront land. The Bay has hired a professional planning group, Sasaki, to produce a master plan. Sasaki intends to develop a list of options for the bayfront by April, which will reflect the input gathered at this week’s workshops.

Ultimately, the work will culminate in a presentation of a master plan to the City Commission in September, if all goes according to schedule.

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live along U.S. 41, across from the bayfront site. At Tuesday’s open house, they expressed a desire for more activity along the waterfront. Their ideas included outdoor performing arts space, improved trails, additional shade and a kayak launch.

They were concerned about maintaining sightlines to the water, and were enouraged the planning seemed to focus on a product that would prioritize public use of the land.

“It’s a beautiful space, and it really needs to be developed,” Schirmer said. “It’s been far too long.”

While Sasaki works on a plan for the bay, others are already working to figure out the logistics of implementing that plan. HR&A Advisors, a development consultant that worked with the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 grassroots planning initiative, will search for funding opportunities. Kathy Blaha, a Miami Beach-based parks and land use consultant, will examine governance models for managing the land.

The events also reflect an effort to capture the voices of the entire community in Sarasota. The open houses are being held at different times and in different locations,

including the Van Wezel and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, to accommodate different schedules.

An open house Wednesday evening at Michael’s On East was specifically targeted toward individuals between 21 and 45 years old in hopes of reaching a younger demographic. And on Saturday, Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie is holding a “digital town hall” on bayfront planning with nonprofits serving Newtown, an event that will be livestreamed on Facebook.

As The Bay Sarasota accelerates toward a master plan, those involved with the organization are excited about the level of engagement throughout the community.

“I am really happy with the diversity of the group of attendees we’ve gotten,” Waddill said. “The amount of passionate feedback we’ve heard is really cool.”

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Florida House District 72 election WHY IS THIS ELECTION HAPPENING?

On the following page are the candidates’ written responses to three questions about Florida and their priorities.

JAMES BUCHANAN Party: Republican Occupation: Realtor Political experience: First run at political office

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To decide who will represent District 72 in the Florida House of Representatives. The seat was vacated by Rep. Alex Miller who resigned her seat Sept. 1.

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ALISON FOXALL

Party: Libertarian Occupation: Small business owner of a marketing/ design company Previous political experience: First run at public office

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Republican James Buchanan, Libertarian Alison Foxall and Democrat Margaret Good.

WHEN? Election day is Feb. 13. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Registered voters in District 72, which encompasses all of Siesta Key, parts of Sarasota city and some parts of Sarasota County west of Interstate 75.

Party: Democrat Occupation: Lawyer Political experience: First run at public office

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What do you consider the Florida House’s top issue relating to Sarasota County?

Buchanan: For me, the safety and security of citizens in Sarasota and Florida is the top issue in the Florida House. That’s why we must ban sanctuary cities, enforce our laws and ensure law enforcement continues to have the resources they need to do their job and keep criminals off our streets.

Foxall: Traffic, water, development. All interrelated. If not resolved, our economy and lives will be affected by these issues. Warm sun and world-class beaches in Sarasota — coupled with the world-class cultural amenities — will not overshadow these issues if we do not address the fact that we’re heading toward a congested, diminished Sarasota.

Good: Preserving and protecting our environment is integral to Sarasota County’s — and Florida’s — future. I will fight to ensure that our coastline does not fall prey to offshore drilling and work to protect the habitats of the wildlife that live on our shoreline. We must plan for climate change. Those that experienced Hurricane Irma this past summer know that we have a lot of work to do to prepare for the next big storm. We need shortterm plans, like ensuring that our infrastructure and utilities can withstand a storm, ensuring we have adequate shelters and good evacuation routes. But, we also need to think long term. We need to implement policies that reduce our carbon footprint and move toward renewable energy.

What are three things Florida does well?

Buchanan: As a small business owner, I believe Gov. Rick Scott’s job-creating policies have had a positive impact on our state. If elected, I’ll continue to champion legislation to keep taxes low, which will allow companies to provide great paying jobs right here in Florida.

Additionally, Gov. Scott’s recent declaration, alongside (U.S. Interior) Secretary Ryan Zinke, to continue the moratorium on offshore oil drilling is a huge win for our state. Making sure oil drilling is banned off our coast is a priority of mine, as we must continue to keep our beaches pristine.

Lastly, my wife, Lea, and I are raising our daughter here in Sarasota and want our schools to be the best in the world.

We’re blessed that Sarasota County is an A-rated school district, but we must continue to make sure every dollar spent in education directly benefits our students and our teachers in the classroom.

Foxall: Tourism, finance, professional and business services.

Good: From Florida natives, to residents who winter here, to recent immigrants who are making the United States their home, Florida is one of the most diverse states in the country.

Last weekend, I knocked on a woman’s door and she invited me in. She and her family were hosting a citizenship party for her mother, who had just become an American. I felt so proud to be part of that celebration. While Florida’s education system struggles, I know it is one thing that Florida could do well because I see what we do in Sarasota County. I am very proud of Sarasota public schools.

We have one of the best districts in the state. I am impressed by the work the teachers, staff, and the school board does to make sure our children receive a quality education. I know that we can lead the state in figuring out how to become a national leader.

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What are three things Florida needs to improve upon, and how would you be part of the solution?

Buchanan: The issues that I would address as your next legislator are lowering taxes and ensuring Florida stays affordable, upholding the law and enforcing immigration policy, and continuing to make sure Florida invests in our local infrastructure to combat crowded streets due to over development.

Foxall: 1) Jobs/economy, less corporate welfare and a balanced budget are needed. A wide income disparity constrains opportunity, limits job creation, and increases poverty. We need to work on what we are good at. This requires a seamless coordination of the education, business, immigrant and technical communities.

The participation rates of younger people are dropping. We need to learn why and fix this. Also, drugs are affecting this since the opioid crisis mainly hits younger people who have the lowest labor force participation rate. We need to reduce occupational licensing barriers to let people find work – as well as felons getting full rights restored. 2) Unacceptable high levels of violent crime, drug use, public corruption, identity theft, and fraud. Much of this is related to a failed ‘War on Drugs.’

Drugs should be decriminalized and treated as a public health matter. Portugal did this 17 years ago. Now its overdose death rate is 3 per million citizens. Florida is almost 250 per million, USA is slightly less than 200 per million.

After 47 years, the Drug War works ... not! 3) Weak public education system. Sarasota County has a strong educational system; it does not represent Florida.

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Is income a function of education level? Most studies show that to be true.

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Good: Floridians have unequivocally voted for land preservation.

The 2014 Land and Water Conservation Amendment requires our legislature to allocate funds to buy land for preservation.

That amendment has not been implemented.

Floridians want strong public education, yet the Tallahassee establishment continued to move toward privatizing our education system, funneling money to forprofit charter schools and into a voucher program that funds schools that are not held to any standards. I will work to strengthen our public education.

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CO NV E RSAT IO N WITH JONATHAN LEWIS Sarasota’s new county administrator discusses his approach to the never-boring job.

What should the county’s focus be?

I think that the county’s focus and the board’s focus on making sure that we’re solutionoriented would be true ... I think what we’re focused on is trying to create an environment where the employees know it’s OK to try and make things better, and there’s no pride and authorship on these things. We’re all here to do the right thing which is to make services better for our community, within the parameters that the board sets for us.

And that’s what we’re focused on.

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n his short time as county administrator, Jonathan Lewis has already grappled with some weighty topics.

He led the Sarasota County Commission through the process of reducing its budget by more than $5 million just weeks after he took over the role officially Jan. 17.

But his time as assistant and then interim county administrator, under former administrator Tom Harmer, prepared him well. So did his six years as city manager of North Port, and seven years as deputy city manager of Palm Bay, on Florida’s east coast.

Lewis is the father of two children, 13 and 9, and the husband of a middle school band director. In his free time, he goes to his daughter’s gymnastics meets and coaches his son’s youth baseball team.

Although he realizes it’s another big task, he thinks he should meet all of the county’s 2,200 employees, and is spending time trying to do that.

The Sarasota Observer caught up with Lewis to talk about his focus and approach as administrator, and some of the biggest topics he and the county will be tackling this year.

What’s been your biggest challenge so far?

I would definitely say considering I think [Jan. 31] in our budget discussions … I think that was day 14 as the county administrator, so needless to say the majority of my time since the board put me in as interim has really been focused on how to make these adjustments to the budget.

That’s been the No. 1 time-consuming thing anyway.

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How has it been to work with the commissioners so far?

Think about what they had to undertake [Jan. 31] and how they moved through it and the professionalism of the conversation, and ultimately making a decision. That’s been good.

And obviously I’ve known most of them just by working, being a city manager in the county I knew most of them before coming here. I think the other probably the biggest piece is you’re in a city in a county, you know city-county relationships are what they are. The quality of the folks working here that you get to interact with from a different perspective has been pretty impressive.

What needs to happen on the affordable housing issue?

I think the problem is outside of the County Commission. I think a lot of people think a lot of different things need to happen. If it were easy and it was one solution, it would have been done a long time ago. It’s a complicated issue, it’s complicated to figure out what role any government should play, let alone the local government. And there’s a lot of different people who have to be involved in getting us there, it’s not just the county. There are lots of little things that will go into making [change] possible, and setting the platform for those people who build such

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Aside from the budget and affordable housing, what are your other priorities this year?

An effort over the next year is to get out and have the opportunity to meet some folks. And really the idea of caring for the board’s 2018 priorities, which they adopted in January. They want to see action on the affordable housing issue and I think we’ve taken some good steps in that direction, but they expect us to have more and we’ll deliver on that. I think trying to resolve some historical relationship issues will be a priority for staff.

And I think we’ve made some good progress on those fronts.

But the board priorities obviously are No. 1.

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One of St. Armands Circle’s most prominent stores is set to get a makeover later this year.

On Jan. 24, the owners of Alvin’s Island submitted an application to renovate the properties at 462 John Ringling Blvd. and 440 St. Armands Circle. The plans include a slight expansion of the property and the addition of a restaurant on the second floor, above the existing island souvenir shop.

If approved, planning consultant Bruce Franklin said the renovations would require the store to close for a few months, likely in the summer. The buildings date back to the 1950s, and the owners wanted to thoroughly improve the existing structure.

“It’s an opportunity to basically modernize that building,” Franklin said. “Nobody likes the awning that’s up on the front, and we’re going to be replacing that with a more contemporary facade storefont.”

In a 2014 visit, retail consultant Robert Gibbs singled out the buildings around the Circle as a major weakness of St. Armands.

“The storefronts that are in St. Armands Circle are generally about 25 to 30 years out of date,” Gibbs said. “And that’s being nice.”

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Alvin’s Island will get a new facade if the city approves renovations.

The proposal would remove 1,000 square feet from the first floor and add 2,400 square feet to the second floor to create a new restaurant area. The plans also call for the addition of four parking spaces on the first floor.

Franklin said a restaurant tenant has not yet been determined.

The proposed renovations require site plan approval from the Planning Board and City Commission. Franklin said he hopes Alvin’s Island can gain the necessary approvals and begin construction by May or June.

“It’s a real enhancement for St. Armands and maintaining the retail-restaurant ambiance out there,” Franklin said.

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Siesta Promenade plans incomplete again, county says The county’s newest response to the proposal includes some lingering comments from staff.

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County staff is still not ready to start the formal review process for the Siesta Promenade and said the most recent materials are “insufficient” and “incomplete” once again.

Benderson Development submitted a Critical Area Plan, or a request to increase the density on its property, and a rezoning petition for the property at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41. The proposal: a 24-acre multiuse development that includes 140,000 square feet of retail, 415 residential units and a 130-room hotel.

Benderson Director of Development Todd Mathes said he hopes to re-submit materials that address the county’s comments by the end of February.

“It’s taken a little longer than we initially anticipated to work through a few issues, but not significantly longer,” he said. “We knew there were probably a few outstanding issues.”

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Benderson’s Director of Development Todd Mathes

This rendering shows what the residential aspect of the Siesta Promenade, adjacent to the nearby neighborhoods, might look like if approved.

Some of the things staff pointed out were: images needed to be enlarged to provide more clear detail; there were some inconsistencies in the presented plans; there were some issues with landscaping; and some things were mislabeled or formatted incorrectly.

County staff also noted the density on the application is incorrect, which is something opponents of the project have been pointing out since the summer.

The current density allowed on the property is 13 units per acre.

To build the proposed residential structures, the company needs a density of more than 17 units per acre, which is what was noted on the plans.

However, according to County Planner Todd Dary, Benderson must include the 130 proposed hotel units in the density calculation. With it, the density increases to more than 20 units per acre.

The materials do not include the hotel rooms in the calculation. However, Mathes disagrees with the assertion that the density was incorrectly calculated.

“We’ve already had a proper

calculation of density,” he said.

“That’s always been clear, I believe.”

Further, the materials request that portions of Crestwood Avenue, in the Pine Shores Neighborhood adjacent to the development, be vacated and the street be realigned. Under the current plans, a portion of Crestwood runs through a corner of the Siesta Promenade, which would be used as a driveway to enter the property from U.S. 41.

In their response, staff noted that any street vacations will have to be considered separately,

and before a public hearing about the entire development occurs.

Mathes said the company is beginning that process.

Additionally, the county asked Benderson to provide an updated traffic impact analysis that reflects a January meeting with the county and FDOT. Once the company submits a response to the county’s comments, it typically takes about 30 days to respond again. If the new materials get approved, the formal review can begin, including neighborhood workshops and public hearings.

Area residents, such as Pine Shores resident Sura Kochman, want to see a completed plan, but are uninterested in intense development in the congested area.

“It is remarkable that for a developer who supposedly has so much expertise ... that they just can’t get this right,” Kochman said. “Get this thing organized.

Get it done.”

The last round of materials submitted in late December showed a move by the developer to address traffic concerns. A revised plan put commercial property closer to U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road, and residential units against the existing neighborhoods.

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ROBERT AARON SHURE (Bob), Aug. 2, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2018, died at age 86, of complications from a stroke in Sarasota, Florida.

Our wonderful Mother, Dorothy Marie Reed, died on January 21, 2018, at the age of 86 from ALS. She was at home surrounded by family and friends.

Open. And he was fortunate enough to see his beloved Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016.

Bob’s family and friends will miss his wry sense of humor and sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings and needs of others.

A memorial service and reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Joseph Gawler’s Sons Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016.

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Dorothy was predeceased by George in 2014. She is survived by her loving children, Rosanna (Richard), Diane (Nick), George (Barbara), six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers who so lovingly took care of our Mom during her last eight months.

Our deepest gratitude goes to Von Dorsey, who truly dedicated herself to bringing comfort and joy to our Mom everyday.

Mom, you are in our hearts forever. We will always be grateful for the love we shared with you and Dad for so many years.

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Dorothy was married to our amazing Dad, George Reed, for 64 years. They were high school sweethearts, and the love they shared was truly one of depth, commitment, and two hearts as one. Their many years together were filled with happiness, family, friends, music, and travel. Everyone who knew Dot and George had their lives enriched by their love and friendship.

Nicholas James Bravo, 34 years old of Sarasota, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

He was born on April 6, 1983 Sarasota, Fla. He is survived by his loving parents Judy (Olsen) Bravo and Fernando A. Bravo, his twin brother, Damian P. Bravo, brother John Fleming and sister Xila Bravo. Nicholas had several different skills. He was the car detailer manager at BMW in Sarasota.

He also worked as a construction worker and remodeling houses. Nicholas will be remembered by his big heart. He would always go out of his way to help whoever he saw that needed it. His personality was for sure a charmer, but the biggest remembrance would be his beautiful smile.

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He is survived by his loving sister, Myrna, his cousins Dionne Laufman, Laurien Laufman, Harriet (Liza) Moses, their children, David and Robin Weigert, Gabriela Kogut, Andrew and Daniel Moses, and their grandchildren, Sophie and Zachary Weigert, Sam and Ryan Moses, and Cole and Jake Moses.

Born in Chicago, he attended Stanford University on a tennis scholarship, and graduated in 1953. Also from Stanford University, Bob received a master’s degree in Humanities and Science in 1963, specializing in Speech and Drama. He was on the faculty of Oswego State College and the University of Connecticut, and was a published author, most notably of the cult-classic “Twink,” and “Digby and Marie,” books of humorous dialogues.

With Heikke Sarmanto, an internationally known Finnish jazz pianist and composer, Bob wrote lyrics to several pieces, including “Man With a Sax,” and his radio fantasies have been broadcast over numerous public radio stations, and he has had plays performed at the acclaimed Edinburgh Festival.

Bob was an avid sports fan, loved the New England Patriots, and thoroughly analyzed nearly every tennis match played in the Grand Slams, the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the French

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Inez is survived by her brother Frank Black of Danville, VA.; her three daughters, Marilyn Snook (Richard) of Asheville, NC, Harriet Stopher of Sarasota, FL, and Carolyn Untz (Jeff) of Asheville, NC; and granddaughter Amy Snook of Brooklyn, NY. SERVICE: Friday, February 9, 12PM Siesta Key Chapel DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to the American Red Cross.

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Inez graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1951, earning a B.S. degree in Commerce from the School of Business and Economics. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Inez was married in 1952 and gave birth to 3 daughters. In 1968, the family moved to Sarasota, where she soon embarked upon what would become a highly successful, 40+ year career in residential real estate sales and management.

Inez was awarded REALTOR® Emeritus status in 2014. Inez was most recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage on Siesta Key as Associate Broker. Highly respected among her clients and peers, she served her clients with honesty and integrity, consistently maintaining the highest industry standards.

She was known for her strong work ethic, knowledge, loyalty, and confidentiality.

She earned numerous achievements and awards throughout her career.

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Booker High senior weightlifter Christian McKay won the 183-pound division of the Class 1A state championship on Feb. 2. McKay benchpressed a state-record 240 pounds and hit 190 pounds in the clean and jerk.

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Spencer Hodges is the newest football coach at Sarasota High.

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Riverview High boys basketball senior guard Tyrus Jackson scored 20 points Feb. 1 in the Rams’ 67-48 win against host Sarasota.

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Riverview High senior defensive back Brantley Seadrow committed to Murray State University on Feb. 4.

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fter spending his first day as Sarasota High’s football coach meeting with his team, Spencer Hodges spent his second day on the job watching his players run, and run again.

“Time is money, and we have nothing to spend,” Hodges said to his team on Feb. 5, in the midst of a set of sprints. He watched each athlete’s takeoff and finish with scrutiny. Afterward, he huddled his players and gave them a singular message: Football at Sarasota High is going be difficult, but fun.

The 29-year-old Hodges didn’t anticipate being in this position.

He didn’t apply for the position, which opened when Brian Ryals resigned Nov. 22. Instead, the Sailors made him a target after listening to multiple applicants talk about potentially bringing Hodges aboard as an offensive coordinator. Research into Hodges, previously an assistant coach at Braden River High under Curt Bradley, led to Sarasota asking him to be the coach, not a coordinator. Hodges interviewed for the job Jan. 29 and the hire was official by Feb. 2.

Hodges is not short on ideas.

Walking into the Sailors football stadium, he mentioned needing to get the program’s boosters back.

There’s a lot of growth potential, he said. He can see the stadium’s bleachers, both sides, rocking like they used to in his day. Hodges played at Manatee High as an

offensive lineman, helping push the Hurricanes to state semifinal appearances as a junior (2005) and senior (2006). Hodges said he still has “nightmares” of playing against Sailors legends Mike Ford and Casey Kelly. The school has a storied history, he said, and it has the support he’ll need from the administration and alumni. He wants to bring guys with ties to the program with him as assistants.

He’s not going to cut any corners, but he will cut the practice field’s grass. Hodges runs a landscaping company and noted he’ll have to get his guys out to mow.

“Everyone talks about having

Above: Simeon Waters takes off during sprints.

New Sarasota High coach Spencer Hodges tested his team’s athleticism on his first day.

character,” Hodges said. “Character is doing the right thing over and over again. Anything you do repeatedly is self-discipline. We’re going to do the right things off the field and learn football from a fundamental standpoint. That’s how you win games.”

The coach’s first workout left many Sailors with their hands on their knees. It was a designed to see how Hodges’ players would respond, and they responded positively. A group of players took it upon themselves to run routes afterwards. They simply couldn’t wait for the next day.

“I don’t know how you all are doing this,” receiver Simeon Waters, a senior next year, said to the group. “I’m cramped up.”

One player running routes wasn’t gassed at all. Thomas Pack, who will be a junior, was the fastest. He caught Hodges’ eye.

“I love him,” Pack said of Hodges after practice. “He brings a lot of energy. He makes us want to push ourselves.”

Hodges doesn’t yet know what offensive system he’ll run. He’ll tailor it to the talent he sees, he said. Trying to force players into “your” offense won’t work.

He stresses that this isn’t about him. It’s about the kids, which is why he gave them a mission to recruit their friends, classmates or pretty much anybody they see walking the hallways to come to a practice. Players just have to find the right motivation to play, and Hodges believes he and his future staff can help them find it.

“We’re gonna get crazy,” Hodges tells his team with a smirk. They complete the breakdown, and the team walks off hollering. He just arrived, but Hodges is already navigating the Sailors’ waters like he’s done it for years.

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‘Know your why’ Coaches say it to players all the time, but why do coaches do what they do, especially when the pay might not square with the commitment?

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’ve been thinking about teachers lately.

None of us would be where we are today without learning from people who have been through the wringer of life. I know I wouldn’t be writing this column if not for Beth Petralia (formerly Beth Dibler, when I knew her), my AP Language teacher at Sherwood High in Olney, Md. I didn’t like writing before that class. She taught me how to love it. She taught me how to write with voice and clarity, and most importantly once let me write a multi-page paper on how sports in America are their own religion. It’s one of the few pieces of my writing more than a few weeks old that I don’t cringe reading.

Coaches, too, have this type of impact on people regularly.

Neither teachers nor coaches will ever be rich, and they know that going into the job, but that doesn’t mean society should stop trying to make their compensation more fair. The amount of hours they work, the

time spent away from their own families to help us better ourselves, is out of balance to their supplemental pay.

Sarasota County coaches have it better than some. Their supplements come from a percentage of their salary. Football coaches get the highest percentage (12%) while boys and girls basketball coaches get 10%, and the list goes down from there.

Coaches also get paid for each week they play past the district playoffs.

Manatee County gives a flat supplement to each coach, meaning a first-year coach makes the same as a 30-year coach, and they don’t get postseason pay, but it’ll never be enough. People continue to coach, though. There are quality coaches at each school in the area, so I got curious. As coaches say to players all the time, “know your why.” Why do it if you know the pay may not equal the effort or expertise?

“For me, it was how much coaches impacted my life,” Chad Sutton, Cardinal Mooney High’s volleyball coach, said. “They gave me discipline. They taught me to strive for greatness.”

Sutton said the job is frustrating at times, being away from your family and having to deal with parents who don’t quite understand what you’re trying to accomplish. There are moments, though, when things click. Sutton had one of those this season

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Above: Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.

Right: Sarasota High baseball coach Clyde Metcalf said he knew he would never get rich taking the career path he did, but he never cared about the money. He cared about making a difference.

in senior Lauren Medenis, who was a starting libero before Sutton moved her to center before her junior year. She then came off the bench for the Cougars.

Medenis didn’t complain, he said. She dedicated herself to her position and this season earned a starting position once again.

So impressed was Sutton by Medenis, he’s naming an award after her.

“That’s what you want every kid to be,” he said. “It gives me hope that there are still team players out there. It made my year.”

Sutton is by his own admission a crier on Senior Night. It’s because while in the heat of the

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season, coaches don’t have time to reflect on little victories. On celebratory nights like those, all the emotions rise to the surface.

It’s similar for Sarasota High baseball coach Clyde Metcalf, who has been a staple of the community for generations. For him, coaching is about impact, and that means in both directions. Every year brings new personalities and challenges, and you learn from all of them,

he said.

Players aren’t just players to Metcalf, they are friends. He stays in contact with tons of them. After former Sailor Scooter Gennett hit four home runs in a game last June for the Cincinnati Reds, becoming just the 17th player in MLB history to do so, Metcalf had a text conversation with him, as he often does.

Most importantly, Metcalf said, he coaches because it’s what he loves to do. He cared about making a difference, teaching his players not just about baseball but about the real world, and how to act within it.

“You also have to have an understanding wife and family,” Metcalf said. “The time away from family and friends is significant. The team becomes your second family. You have to enjoy it.”

Writing this, and realizing why coaches do what they do, made me think about the thanks I’ve given to people in my past, especially Mrs. Petralia. I’ve been meaning to write her a letter of thanks for many years but have always put it off. Maybe this column will suffice.

Thank you to Mrs. Petralia and all the teachers and coaches who work so hard to help us. It’s not enough just to say thanks, but nothing ever is.

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

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Sophie Giardina is a senior girls basketball guard at Sarasota High. She scored 27 points on Feb. 5 in the Sailors’ 63-34 home win against Palmetto High.

What is your favorite food?

Boneless buffalo wings. I like a straight buffalo sauce with them.

When did you start playing basketball?

Seven years ago. My family is sporty. My cousin Camille Giardina played here and now is an All-American at Florida Southern.

I look up to her in basketball, she helped me get into it.

What is the appeal of basketball to you now?

The competition and learning what it takes to be great. Watching your team grow and succeed, it feels good. It’s an escape from everything else.

What is your favorite TV show?

“Full House” was my childhood show, I have to go with it.

What is the best advice you have received?

Never give up. There are going to be obstacles. It takes the strong side of you to get past them. It applies to more than just sports, too.

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FORWARD A year after losing their son to leukemia, an Arlington Park family finds solace in memories — and a fund for future research.

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In addition to the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pedriatric Research, Michael and Laura Gilkey focus on the future and 13-year-old son, Banyan.

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M

ost nights Laura Gilkey stays up a few minutes past midnight.

That’s when Facebook changes its feed, to include a memory from that day in a previous year. It’s a chance for Gilkey to virtually reconnect with her son, Benjamin Gilkey. He’s affectionately known as Benji — and through more than two years battling leukemia, Benji the Brave. Benji Gilkey died Feb. 11, 2017, less than two months after he turned 9 years old.

“The thing I crave the most is a fresh memory,” says Gilkey, an Arlington Park resident. “Once in a while it gives me a clean memory I didn’t have. Those are the best.”

Those memories could be a black and white profile photo of just Benji, hair flowing with a wide smile. Some are goofball posed photos in a hospital room.

One is a video of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players visiting children in Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.

But Gilkey does more than look back. She also looks forward, partially for the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research she and her family launched in Benji’s honor. Laura Gilkey, 41, also looks forward for her husband, Michael Gilkey, 43, and the couple’s 13-year- old son, Banyan.

Laura Gilkey, by promoting and supporting the fund, and through a uncommonly raw blog (benjaminthebrave.com/blog) where she writes, also has been thrust into the spotlight in Sarasota.

While the Gilkeys are far from the only family in Sarasota — or any-

“No one can really understand the pain, and I didn’t ever want to ask for help,” Rann said. “But they made it easier for us to go through it. If I had to go through it again, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

where else — to lose a child to illness, her graceful blog posts have resonated with people locally and nationwide. Gilkey has heard from hundreds, if not thousands, of people on the blog.

“This has been the hardest day,” Gilkey wrote on her blog Feb. 12, 2017. “Even yesterday, the day my Benjamin died, was easier than this. Today he wasn’t here. And I wanted him to be. So badly.”

Adds Gilkey: “I thought that when we came home I would collapse into our bed and not wake up for days. I was wrong. Every hour I woke, perhaps too accustomed to the beeps and the lab draws and the vitals at 4 a.m. At 5:30, I was up for the day. I took my coffee to the computer and started to write Benjamin’s obituary. It is as painful a task as there is, and it will never do him justice, no matter how many drafts or edits I torture myself with.”

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Benji’s diagnosis and treatment evolved over more than two years.

It started as a common childhood cancer, Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. During treatment, the family and doctors discovered he had a rare predisposition for Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency, which was essentially was responsible for the leukemia. There’s only been some 150 reported cases of Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency.

Benji’s school, Southside Elementary, where he was in third grade, rallied around the Gilkey family during the years he was sick. In an odd twist, the school had a second student battling cancer, first-grader Avery Rann, around the same time Benji was in his fight. Avery Rann died May

Memories of Benji the Brave include hospital photos that feature his once-flowing hair and his wide, smile. Benji Gilkey died Feb. 11, 2017.

11. She was 7 years old.

Avery Rann’s father, Russ Rann, says the school’s network of support was a comfort during a difficult time. A Sarasota native who only moved his family to the Southside district a few years ago, says it was divine intervention that brought his family there.

Support included meal trains, ribbons on trees and just random acts of comfort for the whole family. Laura Gilkey says her family also benefited from the extended support at Southside.

Memories of Benji for Laura Gilkey remain fresh at Southside. Soon after Benji died, on her way to drop some papers off, she recalls, she walked past another mom.

The mom burst into tears seeing Gilkey, standing on the sidewalk in front of the school. “It’s really hard for people to know what to say,” Gilkey said.

Gilkey has slowly gotten back to other aspects of her life: She works with her husband, handling marketing and public relations at Michael A. Gilkey Inc., a Sarasota-based landscape architecture firm. She sees a grief counselor at Tidewell Hospice and interacts with people on private Facebook Groups. “I prepare myself so much for the moments everyone says will be hard,” she said, like Christmas or Thanksgiving. “But the moments that are unpredictable are the ones that are really hard.”

One example: the last day of school at Southside in 2017. She thought about the frenzy of that day, summer starting in the parking lot, and realized “I didn’t have Benji to pick up.”

Another focus is Banyan, where Laura says she and Michael Gilkey are motivated to “not let time slip away.” The family goes on camping trips often and other outings.

Banyan, Laura Gilkey says, excels at seeing “the joy in things.”

Such as the time, around last SEE BENJI, PAGE 2B

UPCOMING EVENT The Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research has hosted multiple fundraisers and events in the past year.

Including donations outside events, the fund has raised nearly $300,000.

An upcoming fundraising event for the fund is the 2018 Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Invitational “Pack the Tent.” The event, hosted

by Cathy and Eric Kobren, is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19 at the Concession Golf Club in east Manatee County, 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton.

At the event, noted British golfer Tony Jacklin will join Michael and Laura Gilkey, whose son, Benjamin, died from leukemia in 2017, in sharing their Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital stories.

The event begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $175 a person and $1,400 for a table of eight. For information, contact Brittany Fox at 770-551- 0300 or bfox@ businessgolfinternational. com.

Those wishing to donate to the fund can do so online, at giveto. hopkinsallchildrens.org/ benjamingilkeyfund.

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Christmas, when the family found an ornament that reminded them of Benji. Michael and Laura Gilkey fought back tears. Bayan smiled, thinking of his brother.

The Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research also keeps Gilkey busy. The target: research in the fields of genetic predispositions, immunotherapy and toxicity to chemotherapy, all factors in Benji’s cancer. It has raised more than $280,000 through Feb. 1, and the first proposal for a research study is currently under review at the hospital.

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to avoid, coming up on the oneyear mark, is self-pity. “I don’t do ‘why me’ or ‘it’s not fair,’” she says. “That doesn’t help anything.”

She says she particularly appreciates the support of her family and her network of support in Sarasota. That also pushes her forward. “As the year anniversary of Benji’s death approaches, I have often thought about the first year of his life, and how very different these two years have felt,” Gilkey says in an email. “Time has lost all predictability. That first year of Benji’s life felt so beautifully slow; I remember his first birthday and how much there was to reflect on. In contrast, this past year has eclipsed me completely.

Everything has not only flown by, it has almost disintegrated.”

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The woman’s hands shook on her way to the microphone. Her notes quivered at the podium. She said she was trying not to cry.

“This journey has completely changed my life,” she said slowly.

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SMOOCHY POOCHY YAPPY HOUR Join the Humane Society of Sarasota County from 5-7 p.m. at 1766 Main St., for an evening of food, drink and pets. Admission includes three cocktails and appetizers. Troupe members from Black Diamond Burlesque will be present. Cost is $75. Call 955-4131 for information.

RINGLING COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES: JOHN MEACHAM The presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and Time and The New York Times Book Review contributor will speak at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Ticket information is available at rclassociation.org/purchase-tickets.

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE SALE Takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood St. The rummage sale will feature women’s clothing, shoes, purses, scarves, jewelry and antiques and collectibles. Call 365-0844.

NEWTOWN ALIVE: COURAGE, DIGNITY AND DETERMINATION FILM Takes place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court. Attendees will watch a 20-minute documentary about the history of Sarasota’s black community before participating in a discussion.

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The Classical Academy blossoms at gala School founders Josh and Harmony Longenecker

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The money raised at the Feb. 3 event will go toward constructing a new building with 10 additional classrooms for the school.

As 150 guests gathered at Laurel Oak Country Club, they enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling around the silent auction tables. They bid on items ranging from Busch Gardens tickets to Kendra Scott jewelry before sitting down to dinner.

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Randi Miller, Cyndi Rodriguez, Heather Flannery and Edy Attanasio stopped near the 10K finish for a photo.

About 3,500 runners took part in the race in both the 10K and half-marathon divisions.

Sellout field hits city streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

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t was a sellout crowd of about 3,500 runners who dashed through the streets of Sarasota before sunrise Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Sarasota Music Half Marathon and Rockin’ 10K. With streets blocked and lanes reduced for vehicles, the runners took off from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, across the Ringling Bridge and back, then through neighborhoods along Bayfront Drive, Orange Avenue and Osprey Avenue.

Joining the typical corps of wellwishers, volunteers and first-respond-

ers were 20 bands, including the Sarasota High Mighty Sailor Marching Band.

About 2,500 athletes took part in the half-marathon; 1,000 took part in the 10K. Winners were: Blake Riley of Sarasota and Katie Waters of Sarasota in the half-marathon. Riley’s time was 1 hour, 14 minutes and 52 seconds. Waters covered the course in 1:28.23.

The 10K winners were Felipe Nazar (34:38) and Andrea Burdett (40:13).

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S I E S TA K E Y 8101 Midnight Pass Road Kim Mitchell 941-313-0110 A4206718 $2,499,900

S A R A S O TA 5021 Brywill Circle Nora Johnson 941-809-1700 A4208599 $2,350,000

S A R A S O TA 1626 Bahia Vista Street Judy Nimz 941-374-0196 A4201795 $2,245,000

S I E S TA K E Y 5547 Avenida Del Mare Jennifer Linehan 941-266-7555 A4180267 $1,295,000

S A R A S O TA 7715 Donald Ross Road W Kristen Srur 941-350-0612 A4208499 $1,150,000

S I E S TA K E Y 5770 Midnight Pass Road 710 Harvey & Ethel Lovelace 941-586-7390 A4203312 $1,099,000

S I E S TA K E Y 5633 Cape Leyte Drive Michael Bruno 941-320-3229 A4207008 $1,095,000

S A R A S O TA 1757 Mckenzie Lane Peggy Mock 941-356-3584 A4208684 $879,000

S A R A S O TA 3653 Beneva Oaks Boulevard Katy McBrayer 305-509-1633 A4208565 $850,000

S I E S TA K E Y 5880 Midnight Pass Road 608 Linda Stowe 941-228-5685 A4208606 $749,000

S A R A S O TA 37 Sunset Drive 51 Tina Von Kessel 941-266-2848 A4207835 $695,000

S A R A S O TA 1104 Benjamin Franklin Drive 616 Julia McClung 941-356-6499 A4208810 $635,000

S A R A S O TA 3804 Spyglass Hill Road Rudy Dudon 941-234-3991 A4209069 $599,900

S I E S TA K E Y 4822 Ocean Boulevard 6D Tracy DeRamo 941-650-4988 A4185908 $599,000

S I E S TA K E Y 5885 Midnight Pass Road 418 Joyce Naegele 941-586-7959 A4207941 $589,000

S A R A S O TA 3714 Spyglass Hill Road Anja Deichmann 941-284-7987 A4206472 $585,000

S A R A S O TA 8723 Grey Oaks Avenue Marilyn Vespoli 201-926-7272 A4208836 $529,000

VENICE 410 Cardiff Road 20 Kimberly Schumacher 630-465-4107 N5915875 $429,900

S A R A S O TA 5232 Creekside Trail Donna Baranowski 941-504-3951 A4204853 $419,000

S I E S TA K E Y 121 Vista Hermosa Circle 46-B Camille Schwabe 941-894-4771 A4209070 $384,900

S A R A S O TA 4340 Iola Drive Kathleen Carbone P.A. 941-228-8429 A4207370 $379,500

N O KO M I S/ N O R TH V E N I C E 1078 Eisenhower Drive Linda Holley 941-914-4914 A4208464 $369,900

VENICE 1632 Valley Drive Crystal Cosby 571-230-5013 A4197771 $359,000

VENICE 11024 Campazzo Drive Magda Cetta Whelton 941-408-4047 N5916235 $299,000

U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K 7721 Whitebridge Glen Lloyd Johnson 941-223-5843 A4200879 $280,000

PORT CHARLOTTE 1524 Biscayne Drive Michael James 941-724-4034 A4200563 $249,900

N O R T H P O R T/ V E N I C E 4561 Apollo Avenue Lee Byron and Sue Keal 941-350-5542 A4208626 $210,000

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condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Paula Buscher, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit 804C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Gyongyver Kadas, of Valldoreix, Spain, for $2,215,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,490 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.86 million in 2015.

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NICHOLS William Takaes, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1746 Hillview St. to Timothy and Katherine Sturm, of Sarasota, for $1.1 million.

Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,321 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.05 million in 2014.

1500 STATE STREET 1500 State Street LLC sold the Unit 501 condominium at 1500 State St. to Noel and Gretchen Speranza, of Sarasota, for $527,000. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,028 square feet of living area.

SIESTA KEY SIESTA ISLES Dockside Homes LLC sold the home at 5332 Shadow Lawn Drive to Shaun and Theresa Boros, of Sarasota, for $2.09 million. Built in 2017, it has four

bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,176 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $665,000 in 2016.

RALPH S. TWITCHELL W. David and M. Denise Sanders, of Elkhart, Ind., sold their home at 149 Big Pass Lane to John Boll, of Grand Rapids, Mich., for $1.85 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,401 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.6 million in 2012.

WHISPERING SANDS Donald Collary and Theresa Littlefield-Collary, trustees, of Beltsville, Md., sold the Unit 1202 condominium at 20 Whispering Sands Drive to David Huber, of New Albany, Ohio, for $945,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,282 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $700,000 in 2010.

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Other top sales by area SARASOTA

Marina Tower Nancy Cobin and Howard Cobin, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 1201 condominium at 1233 N. Gulfstream Ave. to Susan Kasow, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.9 million.

Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths and 3,780 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1.03 million in 2001.

PALMER RANCH

Arbor Lakes on Palmer Ranch

Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. sold the home at 5717 Autumn Fern Circle to Nam and Jacqueline Nguyen, of Sarasota, for $569,100. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,087 square feet of living area.

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Osprey Woods Fifth Third Bank sold two properties at 32 Blake Way to Danielle Moseley, trustee, of Osprey, for $1,875,000. The first property was built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 8,408 square feet of living area.

The second property was built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,192 square feet of living area.

NOKOMIS

Casey Key Estates

Janet Wettlaufer, of Sarasota, sold her home at 1040 Gulf Winds Way to John and Lauren Swingle, of Winter Haven, for $1.3 million. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,860 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $960,000 in 2010.

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$97,500

6121 Anise Drive

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Janet Johnson

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235 Osprey Point Drive

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Craig De Meo

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8955 Bloomfield Blvd.

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Peter Allcox

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2919 Marshall Drive

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Carlo Piras

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3816 Boca Pointe Drive

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S I E S TA K E Y 4266 Higel Avenue A4202408 $4,500,000

S A R A S O TA 3250 Old Oak Drive A4193209 $789,000

S A R A S O TA 5253 Ashley Parkway A4195013 $725,000

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ExclusivE sandy Hook on siEsta kEy - .78 acre - 121’ direct gulf front

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4 en suites  5,241 sq ft Living Area  Family Room  Heated Pool & Spa  21’ elevated Ceilings  Built in 2008  Cooks Kitchen with 17' island  2 Laundry Rooms  Library/Office  Elevator  11 Car Carport  Outdoor Kitchen  12” Crown molding  4 Large lanias overlooking beach and gulf 

 1,102 sq ft

INDIAN BEACH | SAPPHIRE SHORES 3 BD + DEN | 3 BTH | 3,000 SQ. FT. | $649,000

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$6,900,000

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10.12

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6.06

5.28

4.77

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18.64

10.36

7.65

6.33

5.56

5.07

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18.87

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7.91

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10.85

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6.88

6.14

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

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319-329-6615.

HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD TRASH TO TREASURE SALE!!! Turtle Rock Community Sale - something for everyone! Sat., Feb. 10th, 8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Enter Turtle Rock through gates on Central Sarasota Pkwy. or Palmer Ranch Pkwy., between Honore & McIntosh.

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Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

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CASSETTES: BEEGEES, Mozart, Kristofferson, Stewart and more! $8.00 for all 36. 941-925-0385.

COCKTAIL TABLE: Contemporary, 37”/sq., beveled glass top, beige stone, 14”/sq. base, $45.

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G.E. MICROWAVE: over the range, have mounting brackets and manual, $100 o/b/o. 941-914-0104 after 10a.m.

GAS DRYER: LG front load, white, lots of features, excellent condition. $200. 941-809-3752.

GOLF CLUBS: for left handed player, includes 11 clubs plus Wilson bag, $150. 941-921-5687.

GOLF SHOES: new Foot Joy size 9.5, $35. B&L telescope: 15X to 60X power, 60MM zoom, $49.

941-539-9322.

KAYAK: SIT-ON-TOP with backrest and paddle, excellent shape, $150 o/b/o. 941-924-0876.

LIVING ROOM: 6/pc., sectional, sea blue, sky blush. Good condition. 4pc., 26x32, 2pc., 32x32 " w/arm covers. $200. 941-388-5013.

LOWREY ORGAN: like new, many music books, $200. 941-925-9521.

NEW VIOLIN, $139. 10/Music Books for $10 for: Flute, Piano, Viola, Piano, Organ and Voice.

941-358-8511.

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ROTO TILLER: Ariens, for gardening. Very good condition, $200 o/b/o. 941-953-4186.

TRENCH COAT: Misty Harbor, 42L, w/removable zipper pile lining, new cond., $100. 941-822-4566.

WALT DISNEY gift card $70. Will Sell for $50 cash.

Please call 941-924-2431, 10:am-6:pm only.

WICKER DESK and fancy heart-back chair, $100 for both. 941-746-4509.

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General Merchandise WHIRLPOOL TUB: near new working condition, $800. 941-378-1825.

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WATERFRONT: NORTHPORT Hillsborough Blvd., 5.9/acres, sub-dividable, 17 lots. $141,000 or exchange for house. 941-921-6614.

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Vacation/Seasonal Rentals AWESOME HISTORIC mansion for winter season: 4BR/2.5BA, 10 minute walk to Ringling Mansion, Bay views, pool, 20/ft. ceilings in living room, elegantly furnished, new Tempurpedic mattresses, please call 305-793-7280 for details.

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SALES ASSOC/ASST Mgr Trainee FT position with boutique/art gallery at St Armand’s. Min 2/ yrs retail sales & familiar with Excel. Avail to work some nights/wkends. Pd vacation. 417−718−3059

Condos For Sale LBK: 2BR/2BA on the beach, nicely furnished, laundry room, large lanai, pool, tennis. $370,000 negotiable.

941-387-0162

THE OAKS Meridian Building, 2250/sq.ft., 3BR/3BA, large screened porch, move-in condition with or without furniture, 2 championship golf courses, 24/hr. security, private elevator. $319,000 includes fully paid social membership ($40,000 value).

SIESTA KEY: 4BD/4BA Waterfront directly on Intracoastal. Completely renovated, gorgeous water views. Protected dock for 50’ boat.

Lives like single story with elevator. Walking distance to Siesta Key Beach. $2,499,000.

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Carpentry

KETTCAR: ORIGINAL, never used, $50. Call (412) 427−2309.

Homes For Sale

Antiques/Collectibles

Siesta Key: Waterfront, .44/acre Vacant Lot, Dock 16K# lift Build 5000/sq.ft. - $1,149,900

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

Rotted Wood Repairs. Crown Molding and Trim.

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

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

Autos For Sale 2006 AUDI A4 Convertible Quattro, beige, excellent condition. Must sell, $5500. 941-321-6642.

Autos Wanted WE BUY cars. top $$ paid for your vehicles.

Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale WANTED: BOAT Lift to rent (Seasonal or Annually): Snowbird has 19/ft. boat, Siesta Key. 418-261-5222.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ART SALE: February, Sunday 11th-Friday 16th., 9a.m.-5p.m., 2411 8th St., Sarasota Apt. 10.

952-1097.

Longboat Key: Updated House Dock, Pool, Beach access - $777,000 Parrish: 3BR/2BA/2Car Golf/ Boating, Gated Community - $399,900 Gulf Gate Sarasota: 3BR/2BA - $299,900 Bay front Villa: 2/BR, amazing view, beach, dock $299,900 Sarasota: Southgate Home, 2BR/2BA, Garage $250,000 Beach Condo: 2/BR, low $382/m fee, $249,900 Build your dream, we'll connect you with prominent builders.

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SCHEMMEL PROPERT Y GROUP REP RES EN T IN G

S a r a s o t a ’ s M OST A M A ZIN G LIF EST Y L ES

PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY TOP PRODUCING AGENT TEAM IN SARASOTA FROM 2008-2017

609 GOLDEN GATE POINT PRICED FROM $1,495,000 Each 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence boasts 2,750 SF of interior living space, high ceilings, an open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows and doors that open to the expansive terraces. Premium Euro style cabinetry, high-end appliances, solid surface counters and designer fixtures are all standard.

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Private Individual Garages Private Elevator Foyer Resort Style Swimming Pool and Spa Cabana and BBQ Area

LIDO KEY/LONGBOAT KEY 1354 Westway Drive | 3 BR/3 BA | $2,495,000 2450 Harbourside Drive, #212 | 3 BR/3 BA | $1,190,000

OSPREY/ NOKOMIS/VENICE 800 N. River Road | 4 BR/4.1 BA | $1,680,000 521 South Shore Drive | homesite | $1,175,000 14021 Bellagio Way #404 | 3 BR/3.1 BA | $719,000 14405 Masthead Drive | homesite | $699,000 | Pending 14425 Masthead Drive | homesite | $699,000

Siesta Key | 8501 Midnight Pass Road | $5,795,000

14421 Masthead Drive | homesite | $650,000

O 11 PE | NH 1P O .M U . - SE 4P .M .

Siesta Key | 7712 & 7660 Sanderling Road | $15,500,000

PRESTANCIA/PALMER RANCH 4175 Escondito Circle | 3 BR/2.1 BA | $799,000

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8241 Shadow Pine Way | 4 BR/3 BA | $659,000 8008 Via Fiore | 4 BR/5.5 BA | $625,000 7353 Reginal Royale | 3 BR/2.2 BA | $325,000 Monte Verde | homesite | $159,000

SIESTA KEY 8585 Midnight Pass Road | 4 BR/5.2 BA | $4,750,000 Prestancia | 4369 Boca Pointe Drive | $998,000

Burns Court Villas | 1545 Oak Street #10 | $995,000

8521 Midnight Pass Road | 6 BR/5.1 BA | $4,495,000

SARASOTA MAINLAND 418 Acacia Drive | homesite | $399,000

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1267 Whitehall Place | 3 BR/3 BA | $779,000

THE OAKS 285 Sugar Mill Drive | 4 BR/5.1 BA | $1,971,000 324 Osprey Point Drive | 5 BR/5 BA | $1,895,000 54 Osprey Point Drive | 4 BR/3 BA | $895,000 3621 N Point Road #303 | 3 BR/3 BA | $499,000

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Prestancia | 3788 Boca Pointe Drive | $747,000

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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.

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