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|Anna’s Deli A legend in its time! By Diana Colson..

Surfer Sandwich Anna’s Deli has been a Siesta Key tradition for more than 41 years. The oldest eatery on Siesta Key, it is famed for its enormous “Famous Specialty Sandwiches�, especially its award winning Surfer. Anna’s has continuously received culinary accolades. For six years, it has received the “Reader’s Choice Award for Best Sandwich� from the Sarasota Herald Tribune. For four years, it has received the “Best of the Best Sandwich Award� from the readers of SRQ Magazine. Most recently The Surfer was voted “Best Sandwich� by the readers of Sarasota Magazine. Anna’s was established in Siesta Village in 1971 by a lady named Anna James. She started this little deli in a funky old house that once stood in the spot now occupied by the Daiquiri Deck. Anna James didn’t keep her deli very long, however: she sold it to Rita and Jim Harrigan in 1973. Rita and Jim were to own the original Anna’s Deli for eighteen years, adding a second Anna’s in 1978 at the current location just south of Stickney Point Bridge. Continued on page 17A

Sarasota History

By Paul Rote

|Parking wasn’t an issue for Siesta Key beachgoers in the 1920s - People just parked their cars in the sand and enjoyed the beach... Forget boat races — Siesta Key historically had car, cycle races on beach... July has historically been a momentous month for Siesta Key and Sarasota. There were motorcycle and car races on the beach in 1923 in honor of Independence Day. 7KHUH ZDV WKH Ă€UVW PHHWLQJ RI WKH QHZO\ created Sarasota County Commission in 1921. 7KHUH ZDV WKH GHGLFDWLRQ RI 6LHVWD .H\¡V Ă€UVW SRVW RIĂ€FH LQ Oh, and Florida was discovered by Hernando DeSoto with his landing in Manatee &RXQW\ LQ -XO\ KDV PXFK PRUH KLVWRU\ WKDQ Ă€UHZRUNV barbecues, family reunions, political events, powerboat races, and all the rest that Independence Day offers us today. Former Sarasota County Historian Ann Shank and history buffs J. Whitcomb Rylee and Tom Payne offer some notes of Sarasota past for July. “On July 4, 1921, the community went all out to celebrate the nation’s birth along with the county’s birth on July 1st of that year,â€? Shank wrote. “Sarasota Bay Post #30 of the American Legion planned a something-for-

everyone celebration at Crescentt Beach on Siesta Key. The Sarasotaa Q 7LPHV UHSRUWHG DXWRPRELOHV RQ the beach and thousands of people n bathing, picnicking, competing in athletic events, and enjoying music by the Palmetto Band.â€? It was Independence Day 1923 when things went wild on Siesta Beach. The Legion again sponsored the fun, this time on “Sarasota Beachâ€? just north of Crescent. As Shank put it, “Motorcycle and car races on the beach opened the competitions at 11 a.m. The winning Harley-Davidson kicked Photo courtesy Sarasota Cou nty History Center. h up the sand at 112 mph, only 3 mph under the world record.â€? A ‘cracker tournament’ attracted local elaborate through the early 1920s. cowboys, a baseball game enticed supporters “By 1924, there was a parade as well as RI WKH 6DUDVRWD WHDP DQG Ă€UHZRUNV DQG D GDQFH planned festivities at two locations. The to the music of Sarasota’s Rainbow Orchestra American Legion centered its activities at the rounded out the evening. As the atmosphere new fairgrounds (site of the former Sarasota of the Land Boom in Florida contributed to the Mobile Home Park, adjacent to Payne Park). ‘bigger and better’ syndrome in Sarasota, so Continued on page 17A the Fourth of July celebrations became more

Island Chatter Beverly B. Arias

([HFXWLYH 2IĂ€FHU Siesta Key Association siestakeyassociation.com The show must go on! By the time the curtain goes up to enthrall an eager audience with a spectacular display and an engaging experience, much preparation and ongoing support has been in the works. What goes on behind the scenes is the all-important work that can facilitate the making of wonderful memories while securing a safe, enjoyable, and appealing venue for an hour, a day, or

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for a lifetime. Arriving on the lovely isle of Siesta Key can be a memorable experience. A drive over the North Bridge, one of two bridges connecting the Key to the mainland, introduces the delightful scenery of boats on a tranquil aquamarine bay, palm trees bend along newly paved streets to welcome our entrance through Bay Island, surprises of tropical blooms greet us on the drive toward our rejuvenated Siesta Village, continuing past quaint bricked sidewalks, lively shops and restaurants to Siesta’s top rated beach. Yet, to offer this daily experience, there is much more than meets the eye. Built in 1972, Siesta Key’s North Bridge is 1

of only 2 entranceways to the Key. The drawbridge opens several times a day to allow passage of tall-masted sailboats and large watercraft traveling the Gulf Intra-Coastal Waterway (ICW). After decades of service, it was time for the bridge’s reinforcement and improvement. In preparation for the project, the Siesta Key Association (SKA) provided a public forum with Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) engineers and County Commissioner, Nora Patterson, to discuss residents’ concerns & ideas. SKA President, Catherine Luckner, encouraged FDOT collaboration with island associations and impacted business owners, both north and south of the Key. Continued on page 11A

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Another British Invasion

|The British are coming! The British are coming! Well, actually, they’re already here. The Brits have always been famous for building colonies, and Sarasota is no exception. They’ve arrived in droves, lured by our fabulous beaches and sultry clime, and somewhat familiar language. Like the rest of us, they watched the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on the telly and bought sparklers for the 4th of July. Some of these chaps from across the pond have carved out exciting new lives in the tropics. Today, a large collection of Sarasota businesses are owned and operated by people from the UK. Towards the southern end of Siesta Key we have Shelia and Mike Lewis, a couple from Cardiff, Wales. In Cardiff, Shelia had been a realtor and Mike had been an Engineer. They started coming on vacation to Sarasota in 1988, when their kids were small. “We used to do the British thing,â€? says Shelia, “a week in Orlando and a week at some Florida beach. Once we found Siesta Key, however, that was it.â€? Enticed by the temperate climate, they made the decision to start searching for a business to buy so that someday they could live full-time on Siesta. During their 2004 vacation, Mike came into Siesta Sports Rentals to rent a bike. (The shop was owned by another UK native, and had been in existence since 1995.) Mike fell into conversation with the then-owner, and found that the man wanted to sell. After six months of paperwork, they received an American Investment Visa known as the E-2, and moved to Sarasota. The Lewis’s dream had come WUXH 7RGD\ WKH\ KDYH Ă€YH HPSOR\HHV DQG WKHLU OLYHV DUH Ă€OOHG ZLWK .D\DN WRXUV 0RWRU 6FRRWHUV 6FRRWHUFDUV Tandems, Surreys, Trek Bikes, and the like. Siesta Sports Rentals is located at 6551 Midnight Pass Rd. in the middle of SOUTHBRIDGE MALL. Telephone: 941.346.1954. Paul and Carolyn Martin came to Sarasota by accident. They came off of a cruise in Miami, and drove up the West Coast of Florida looking for a holiday home. They took one look at Sarasota, loved it, and bought a house on Casey Key in 2008. Originally from Farnham in Surrey, the Martin’s and their partner, Rod Thomas, owned a “building refreshment and maintenance companyâ€? in the UK. In addition to serving other clients, they had a contract to do daily maintenance at Windsor Castle, where they were occasionally treated to a sighting of the Queen. (Parts of that medieval castle date back to the 11th century, so things are bound to crumble every now and then.) After selling their very successful company, the Martins settled in on Casey Key. “My husband is a workaholic,â€? says Carolyn. “As soon as we got here, he started thinking of a project to do in Sarasota.â€? Together the Martins and Rod Thomas decided to take on the renovation of a big old motel in Osprey that had fallen into disrepair. The project took two and a half \HDUV DQG RYHU Ă€YH PLOOLRQ GROODUV DQG WKH UHVXOWV DUH stunning! The restoration also provided lots of jobs for the sleepy town of Osprey. To date, 88 rooms have been handsomely refurbished, with 50 more to go. Renamed Bentley’s Boutique Hotel, this four-star resort is now sleek, sophisticated and trendy, with restaurants, an Underground Club, and a Tiki Bar and Grille. It is located at 1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229. Phone: 941.966.2121. www.BentleysResort.com Longing for British food? Richard and Barbara Posner RIIHU WKH Ă€QHVW DW WKH 3DVW\ &RPSDQ\ ZKHUH delicious varieties of pastry turnovers are made in-house

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from scratch. All are made the old fashioned way, with fresh vegetables and without added preservatives. In their bakery, which includes a special little store, the Posner’s offer such delicacies as British Banger “Sausage 5ROOVÂľ 6FRWWLVK %HHI 3LHV %ODFN :KLWH 3XGGLQJV smoked Kippers, English imported chocolate, and delicious Pork Pies. Before locating in the U.S., the Mike & Sheila Lewis Posners owned a 130 seat restaurant in the West End Owners of Siesta Sports Rentals for nine years. It was just off Piccadilly in Mayfair, and they had to deal with a staff of thirty employees. It was a lot of work! “We had no intention of going back into the restaurant business,â€? says Richard Posner. “But a bakery? That’s different.â€? Although “Pastiesâ€? have been around since the 13th century, the pasty as a national fast-food had just taken off. 6R LQ WKH\ RSHQHG WKH 3DVW\ &RPSDQ\ named after Old King Cole, of course. Located at 5638 Swift Road in Sarasota, the bakery is unique in Florida. Their telephone is 941.927.1421, and their website is www.4and20PastyCompany.com. They Rod Thomas, Kim Owens, & Paul and Carolyn Martin ship all over the world. Mark Toomey of Robin Hood Rentals in owners of Bentley’s Boutique Hotel Siesta Village has an interesting tale to tell. “I’m from Nottingham, England. I’ve been coming on vacation to Sarasota for years and years. I originally had a staffing business in the UK—you call them “Headhuntersâ€? — so my ex-wife and I opened up a VWDIĂ€QJ EXVLQHVV RQ 0DLQ 6WUHHW LQ 6DUDVRWD ZKLFK ZH ran for several years. I always wanted to do something on Siesta, however. Nobody had Segways on the key at that time. So I got some Bikes, Kayaks and Segways, and opened up a vacation rental business in the Village about three years ago. Since I once lived near Sherwood Forest, I tied the name of my business to Richard and Barbara Posner my roots. I love being outdoors: beach, sun, water, Owners of 4 & 20 Pasty Company paddle boards, diving, boating. When you come from a climate that’s gloomy and cold, it’s life-changing to be in a place like this.â€? Robin Hood Rentals is located at 5129 Ocean Blvd. Telephone: 941-5544242. 0DGXUR &LJDU %DU LV D IDPLO\ UXQ EXVLQHVV founded by partners Kim Reynolds and Adrian Gadd. Both men came from Bournemouth in the South of England. They and various family members came here together on holiday in 1999, and promptly fell under our city’s magic spell. Soon they were all settled in, opening Maduro Mark Toomey &LJDU %DU LQ 7KH HVWDEOLVKPHQW LV D FLJDU Owner of Robin Hood Rentals DĂ€FLRQDGR¡V GUHDP D FRPELQDWLRQ RI FLJDU VWRUH and upscale bar and lounge that offers a vast selection of brands. It is a setting that Winston Churchill would have loved, and a great place to enjoy a glass of wine, port, or imported beer before going out to lunch or dinner. Dessert minded guests can choose to complement their favorite premium cigar with an HVSUHVVR RU D FKRFRODWH WUXIĂ H 0DGXUR¡V RIIHUV ZLUHOHVV internet, so clients can relax in leather chairs while SHUXVLQJ WKHLU H PDLOV 0DGXUR &LJDU %DU UHFHQWO\ partnered with Rick Bellucci to open a second location in University Park. The two locations are: 7386 South Maduro staff (from left) Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Tamiami Trail in Coral Cove Mall (Phone 941.925.4747) Adrian Gadd, Lisette Perez-Carrillo, Kim Reynolds, and 5275 University Parkway (Phone: 941.358.2222)

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Siesta Key Round-Up

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Congratulations to Siesta Key Free Rides on being ranked #1 by Trip Advisor for 2012 on Things to do in Siesta Key.

Big Water Fish Market celebrates grand opening

Sustained winds of 25-35mph propel this creative skim-boarder about 80-yards across standing water on Siesta Beach Tuesday night. Photo by Trebor Britt

Happy Birthday Massage Experience Siesta Key – 16 years of serving the island.

Happy Birthday Beach Bazaar – 28 years of serving the visitors of Siesta Key.

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By Paul Roat

|Village Gourmet, on the south end of Siesta Village, serves bagels and more for breakfast and lunch... Add Village Gourmet to your list of Siesta Key beach supplies. The restaurant on the south end of Siesta Village offers inside and deck dining as well as take-out for those in a rush to get to the sand. For those on a real rush to the beach, call ahead (941-349-7651) and get a beach-lunchbag-to-go with choice of sandwich and sides. Village Gourmet also offers Bronx, N.Y., bagels shipped from the Big Apple. Bagel DÀFLRQDGRV FODLP WKH\ DUH DV JRRG DV DQ\ IRXQG in New York. Add a schmear of cream cheese ($2.95) and hit the beach. Better yet, pick up a baker’s dozen ($15) and enjoy all week. The relatively new eatery has expanded its menu with more breakfast and luncheon offerings. A quick stop can result in a good breakfast of a sandwich on bagel, roll, or croissant ($4.95 to $3.50) with egg(s), cheese, choice of meat or the B.E.L.T. Pkwy., with bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato with a mayo schmear.

Then there is the Broadway, a club sandwich in a whole-wheat wrap with roast turkey, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato, and mayo at $8. A bump up from the Broadway is the towering Trump Tower ($8), a triple-decker sandwich on choice of toasted bread encompassing turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. All sandwiches come with New York delistyle potato salad or chips and a pickle. Be sure to get the potato salad — it’s wonderful and in no way reminiscent of any Southern-style salad Floridians are used to munching upon. Village Gourmet’s new menu offers grill items like the Bronx Bomber ($8.95), a halfpound of Angus burger topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a “burger jam” on a brioche bun.

Village Gourmet co-owner Fran Daidone offers breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key. Photo by Paul Roat

Village ll Gourmet owners Fran and d Mara Daidone also offer breakfast omelets, frittatas, sausage gravy and biscuits and the “Uncle Benny” with pretty much all of the above: two fried eggs with ham on tip of buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, and cheddar cheese, served with a choice of a side dish for $7.95. Sides include the popular sweet potato or roasted corn, hash, grits, sliced tomato, fresh fruit, or toast. Another breakfast hot-griddle offering is Banana’s Foster French Toast ($8.50) with traditional toast topped with fresh bananas and a special pecan-caramel sauce. Moving on to luncheon specialties is Ricky Ricardo ($8.25). The Miami-style Cuban sandwich — no salami, as opposed to the Tampa version with salami and occasionally mayonnaise — is packed with shredded pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, and lettuce on a pressed bun. Another hot-lunch sandwich item at Village Gourmet is the Big Apple Turkey ($8) with roasted turkey, sliced apple, cucumber, tomato, and sprouts, served on a multi-grain bread with raspberry aioli.

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Village Gourmet, on the south end of Siesta Village, serves bagels and more for breakfast and lunch.

Hungry for a dog? Go for the Road Side Hot Dog ($6.95), a quarter-pound Sabret-grilled hot dog with red onions, sauerkraut, and mustard. There is also the Coney Island, a quarter-pound dog with chili, diced onion, and cheddar cheese for $7.50. All the grill sandwiches are served with roasted ‘tater tots or chips and a pickle. Village Gourmet caters to the Vegan patrons with the Soho Special Panini ($8), with grilled eggplant, zucchini, and pesto, served on a pressed Panini roll. Village Gourmet (5263 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, 941-349-7651, siestavillagegourmet.com) is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until late afternoon. Catering is available for larger gatherings, and free delivery on orders more than $20 is available on Siesta Key, plus a discount for island employees. Village Gourmet seems like a prime pre- and post-beach stop on Siesta Key.

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Sarasota is what I would refer to as a “big, little townâ€? where the six degrees of separation rule is actually more like three degrees. With that being said, if you play your cards right and respect thy neighbor, Sarasota is a world of opportunity. Growing up here has afforded me the privilege of meeting an eclectic mix of brilliant minds and personalities, all of which come and go over the years but always seem to pop up in surprising roles as all of our stories intertwine and unfold. That is what I love about Sarasota. Everyone, whether you were raised here or MXVW PRYHG LQ KDV WKH FKDQFH WR EH D ELJ Ă€VK in a little pond. When you give everyone that spotlight, they all seem to sparkle in their own way, all the while imparting a little bit of their talents onto the next until you have a big town Ă€OOHG ZLWK VSHFWDFXODU LQGLYLGXDOV DOO DIIHFWHG by each other. When you combine talented people with a breath taking environment you get an entire world of your own without having to leave the 941 area code. As a self-proclaimed foodie, my taste buds have yet to become bored with Sarasota being home to some of the country’s most inspired chefs. Recreationally, there are

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SKA’s June meeting guest speaker, Jennifer Stafford with FDOT, offered updates on the North Bridge rehabilitation which entails renovation of the tender house, and work on the steel deck grates, concrete, and mechanical parts. Jennifer shared that the new grading has a tendency to be quieter due the coating and material used. The project started June 5th with both bridge lanes remaining open. From June 11th until mid-October, a single lane will be closed nightly from 9pm to 7am. She added that there will be no evening lane closures around the July 4th holiday. The approval process for the Siesta Beach Park Plan continues with proposals for enhancing park grounds and facilities, increasing parking spaces, creating pedestrian walkways, and preserving the historic beach pavilion. Its priority project includes the drainage plan designed to reduce Ă RRGLQJ RQ %HDFK 5RDG ZLWK VWRUPZDWHU V\VWHP XSJUDGHV WR ensure and maintain beach water quality. The beach parking lot will remain open during the drainage project work. It has been reported that no work will be started until after the July 4th holiday. Even our beach wildlife is an important consideration in the July 4th preparations. Yellow-taped perimeters mark Snowy Plovers’ nesting areas to alert beachgoers from walking through the birds’ protected sites. A number of turtle nests have been discovered on Siesta beaches since May, and hundreds of turtle eggs must be guarded until their time to hatch. In past years, WKH ODXQFKLQJ VLWH IRU WKH EHDFK Ă€UHZRUNV KDG EHHQ PRYHG several feet in order to protect turtle nests. Don Damron, the Senior Fire Inspector with the Sarasota County Fire Dept., who is charged with scheduling Inspectors IRU WKH Ă€UHZRUNV RQ 6LHVWD %HDFK GRZQWRZQ 6DUDVRWD %D\IURQW and Manasota Beach, reminded the audience at SKA’s June PHHWLQJ DERXW WKH XVH DQG SRVVHVVLRQ RI Ă€UHZRUNV 'RQ DIĂ€UPHG WKH HQIRUFHPHQW RI )ORULGD 6WDWXWH ZKLFK VWDWHV that, unless a permit is obtained, it is illegal to possess and use Ă€UHZRUNV DQG RU VSDUNOHUV WKDW H[SORGH RU EHFRPH DLUERUQH 7KH RQO\ Ă€UHZRUNV WKDW DUH OHJDO WR SXUFKDVH DQG XVH LQ )ORULGD are known as “safe and saneâ€? sparklers which are tested by WKH 6WDWH )LUH 0DUVKDOO¡V 2IĂ€FH 7KHVH VSDUNOHUV PD\ DSSHDU by their design to be bottle rockets, but they only produce VKRZHUV RI VSDUNV DQG GRQ¡W Ă \ RU FRQWDLQ H[SORVLYH PDWHULDO Because many out-of-town visitors and local residents may be unaware of the State and County restriction, reminders will be provided by notice distributions and also placement of GLJLWL]HG ELOOERDUGV DURXQG 6LHVWD .H\ ,OOHJDO Ă€UHZRUNV FDQ cause serious injuries, especially at high density events like

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Nightly construction has started on the North Bridge and is scheduled for completion in mid October. The Siesta Key Village Association recognizes the potential impact on our visitors. Therefore, the Association has begun a Siesta Key Village “Perfect Time to Visitâ€? Marketing Campaign. The campaign will be running GXULQJ WKH IXOO FRQVWUXFWLRQ SHULRG DQG FRQVLVWV RI 5DGLR on multiple Clear Channel Stations, Print Ads in a variety RI 1HZVSDSHUV DQG D %LOOERDUG ORFDWHG RQ %HH 5LGJH 5RDG :H KDYH KDG D SRVLWLYH UHVSRQVH DQG KDYH VHHQ QR HYLGHQFH RI D VORZGRZQ LQ WUDIĂ€F DV LW UHODWHV WR WKH SURMHFW SKVA is currently looking for volunteers to help support the Annual Light up the Village and Parade scheduled for 6DW 1RY WK /DVW \HDU ZH KDG KXQGUHGV RI FKLOGUHQ YLVLW ZLWK 6DQWD &ODXV DQG RYHU EXVLQHVVHV SDUWLFLSDWLQJ in the parade. This year we are asking for volunteers to help during the event and for businesses to sign up for the parade. It is a great opportunity to get involved and to help promote your business. More information is available on the SKVA Website. Please join us at our SKVA General Meeting on the Ă€UVW 7XHVGD\ RI HDFK PRQWK DP DW WKH 'DLTXLUL 'HFN 5DZ %DU $OO RI RXU HYHQWV DUH SRVWHG DORQJ ZLWK our membership information on the SKVA Website at VLHVWDNH\YLOODJH RUJ 5XVVHOO 0DWWKHV 6.9$ 3UHVLGHQW Siesta Key Village Association, 5111 Ocean Blvd. Suite C, 6DUDVRWD )/

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Giving Back: Woman’s Exchange has lots to celebrate... By Anne Johnson More than 300 people gathered at thee Woman’s Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the non-profitt consignment shop, as well as the $330,000 in arts scholarships and grants being awarded that evening. In total 49 high school and college students and their families had cause to celebrate as well as twenty-seven local arts groups from North Port to Bradenton. The Woman’s Exchange will be a season sponsor for three of them: Asolo State Theatre, Players Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre’s Cabaret. The large group enjoyed champagne with hors d’oeuvres and sweets provided by CafĂŠ L’Europe while strolling through the store. They were entertained by Jazz Juvenocracy, Fuzion Dance Artists, The Jensen Family Players, ballerina Ashleigh Adamec and a Florida Studio Theatre “Happening.â€? The Woman’s Exchange was founded in 1962 to support the Sarasota Orchestra. One of the founders, Liz Lindsay, attended the June 7 gathering. In the past 50 years, the organization has vastly expanded its sponsorships with money earned through its consignment organization. More than $7 million has been awarded to various students and arts groups. In addition, this year alone $1.6 million was returned to consignors at the store.

Other recipients of the arts grants are the Banyan Theater Company, Exsultate, Fuzion Dance Artists, Gloria Musicae, The Hermitage, Jazz Juvenocracy, Key Chorale, La Musica di Aslo, Musica Sacra, North Port Area Art Center, North Port Chorale, Perlman Music Program/ Suncoast, Sarasota Concert Band, Sarasota Film Society, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Season of Sculpture, Selby Gallery, Selby Botanical Gardens, Van n, ha at olyn N ancy Nobs, Car Wezel Foundation Inc., Westcoast RQ OV GH 8 Left to Right N DUWLQ KQ 5XIÀQJ 0 Black Theatre Troupe, Art Center Q 5XIÀQJ -R $QQ of Manatee and The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. The following students received college scholarships: Ashleigh Adamec, Claire Albiez, Devin Bedgio, Kristen Bernier, Adelaide Boedecker, Diana Campbell, Jennifer Carlson, Amber Nichol Clark, Samantha Gillen, Angela Gonzales, Gabi Susan Danis, Executive Director S Guinta, Ansley Hendrix, Kirk Rich Ferrell Sarasota Opera Hughes, Alyssa Hunek, Kathryn , Asolo Boar Dorothy C d of Diecto ushman, V rs Huxtable, Dillon Koehn, Aaron ; olun Executive D teer; Karen Koblenz, Lappin, Max Lawlor, Cassandra irector/CEO Lima, Tristan L’Heureux, Meghan Manahan, Hannah Morris, Tess Olson, Meghe Pasienza, Mona Pirnot, Jonathan Sams and Megan Wors. High school scholarship recipients are Kira Albiez, Briana Calderon, Shannon Cantalupo, Kerstin Cook, Amber Cross, Anthony DeNiro, Zachary Forrest, Hannah Gregory, Erin Kenney, Ainya Khachetoorian, Katerine Medina, Victoria Miller, Matthew Morris, Amber Myers, Linda Ploge Sarah Aubrey Neher, Christopher Parisi, r and Elizab eth Lindsey, Co-founder Elizabeth Pupke, Sarah Rhodes, Claudia of the Wom an’s Exchan Rightmire, Jake Stuart, Amanda Townsend ge and Lauren VonderMuehll.

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Visit Siesta Key’s Old Florida Family Restaurant Captain Curt’s is a lot more than Clam Chowder. If you are looking for that “Old Floridaâ€? place to take the family, a place that will take you back in time to an era where good, fresh seafood was a standard, look no further... Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar is just that place. It’s a place where reasonable prices, a casual family atmosphere and courteous service still exist, too. Besides the great food and prices, Captain Curt’s serves up a slice of Old Florida character almost LPSRVVLEOH WR ÂżQG HOVHZKHUH 8SRQ HQWHULQJ WKH GLQLQJ room, you’ll get the feeling you have returned to a bygone era‌a time when rustic, casual dining with a friendly staff, happy to serve you, still existed. The seating is casual and can accommodate large parties as well as small. Captain Curt’s award winning New England Clam Chowder is just the beginning of the delicious items on our extensive menu. A large variety of crab plates CAPTAIN CURT’S GIANT AMERICAN FLAG are available, from Alaskan King, Snow Crab and Dungeness to the local favorite, Florida Stone Crab. But crab entrees are only part of the story. Our menu offers something for everyone. Seafood is the mainstay, and you can choose IURP D ZLGH YDULHW\ 6KULPS ÂżVK scallops, clams, and oysters can be prepared almost any way you desire. For the landlubber...The House Visit Sniki Tiki, Specialty BBQ Baby Back Ribs Captain Curt’s have been called “The Best in Town,â€? and the Grilled Prime Rib is Outdoor Tiki Bar

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the favorite of many. There is also a good variety of pork, chicken, burgers and hot dogs. And don’t forget the Gumbo; you won’t be disappointed. If light fare is your choice, try one of Captain Curt’s delicious salads. They range from traditional favorites to a selection of seafood specialties like the Shrimp, Chicken or Mahi Caesar. All are prepared with the freshest of ingredients. For the children... Captain Curt’s is perfect. The Children’s Menu offers a number of tasty dishes -- with fries -- for just $5.99.Children’s dinners are served on our original “Crabby Frisbee,â€? which is theirs to keep and take home. You just cannot beat Captain Curt’s menu for Florida favorites as well as delicious traditional entrees. If more of a good thing is possible, visit Captain Curt’s Back Room Saloon. The full menu is available in the saloon with food and drink specials offered daily. But the real secret to the Back Room’s popularity is entertainment! “Live at the Crabâ€? presents live music by some of Sarasota’s best performers seven nights a week, from 8pm to midnight. (Check out our entertainment schedule. If you are a karaoke fan, try the Backroom’s karaoke, it’s been called “the best in town.â€? Also, for sports fans, the Backroom’s satellite TVs make for a party during every event. Food and drink specials are always available. So what are you waiting for? If you are looking for that perfect place to take the family, visit us on EHDXWLIXO 6LHVWD .H\ :H DUH HDV\ WR ÂżQG DQG HDJHUO\ await the opportunity to serve you. We hope to see you soon!

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Conch Fritters Hand breaded with chunks of delicious Florida conch 7.99

Corn Fritters It ain’t easy breading cream corn, but we did it. Golden brown on the outside and creamy goodness in the middle. 5.99

Peel & Eat Shrimp A dozen EZ peel, shell on, cleaned and de-veined. Served chilled. 6.99

Boom Boom Shrimp Tender breaded shrimp, hand tossed in our spicy boom boom sauce 7.99

Deviled Crab’s Stuffed and fried in the shell 7.99

Gator Bites Yes, it’s Real Gator! Hand breaded and fried 8.99

Crab Cake 70% premium lump crab meat Maryland style 10.99

Mozzarella Sticks Cheezy Mozzarella sticks served with Marinari sauce 6.99

Spicey Cheesy Crab Bites Crab, cheese and jalapeno bites. Fried golden brown. 6.99

House Salad - 5.99 Mix of Iceburg and Romaine Lettuce, with Red Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Chicken 8.99 with Shrimp 9.99 with Mahi 9.99

Chicken Tenders Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 7.99

Escargot Baked in garlic butter and served with our delicious bread stick for dippin’ 8.99

Buffalo Wings Mild, hot, really hot or garlic pepper 7.99

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Tilapia, scallops & shrimp Broiled or fried 18.99

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Plump Fried Oysters A must for the oyster lover! 19.99

Fried white fish, scallops, shrimp and deviled crabs 16.99

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From the cold waters of the Grand Banks. These scallops are the best in town. Broiled or fried. 18.99

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Crab Cakes 2 Maryland style crab cakes made with 70% real lump crab meat 19.99

Shrimp Basket 6 Large fried shrimp 9.99

Trigger Fish If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish. Broiled, grilled or fried. A Local Favorite! 17.99

Chicken Basket Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 9.99

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Raw Oysters Served shucked on the half shell 1 doz. 12.99 1/2 doz. 7.99

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Steamed Clams 1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter 8.99

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Lorraine’s Island Hair Design Full Service salon, Braids & Wraps by appointment. Monday thru Saturday. 346-7206

Home of the Orange Squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, & smoothies. Open Til 9:30pm 941-346-8080

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Tilapia coated with a spicy seasoned crust & baked with American cheese. 9.99

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Crab Cake Sandwich Our delicious Maryland style crab cake served on a bun. 12.99

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Grouper Your Way “A Local Favorite!” Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price Alaskan pollock on a bun. 6.99

Mahi-Mahi Sandwich Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 9.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich A classic recipe. 5.99

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To place an Order To Go, call (941) 349-3885 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, Florida 34242

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Extraordinary Beatle’s Tribute The “FAB Three” ...a Tribute to the Beatles This dynamic, three-piece acoustic group is dedicated to the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison & Starr. Close your eyes and you’ll believe you’re at a Beatles concert 30 years ago. 7KH VKRZ LV DQ DOZD\V FKDQJLQJ UHWURVSHFWLYH RI VRPH RI WKH ¿QHVW music ever written. Join us for a musical journey to the “Good ol’ Days!”

James White “Sunny Jim” Sunny Jim’s show takes you on a tropical vacation where you can feel the warm sunshine and sea breezes. From ballads to upbeat fun, soca tunes, his original songs tell the story of the islands. Island music at its best! Lots of original scores plus all the traditional favorites that will give you that...”Low Latitude Attitude”! Don’t miss this outstanding show.

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MarcAnthony Roman & the Retro Show A full-time touring musician with a performance list containing over 3000 songs with music ranging from the 50’ through the 90’s. Great old school music to get the rockin’ crowd into the retro groove. “This one guy sounded like six. The best one man show we have ever seen.” This is where the party doesn’t stop, until the polyester melts!

Best Karaoke On the Planet!

You too can be a star! The Backroom’s Karaoke is one of our most popular events. Three times a week the stage lights up with talent from locals, tourists and occasionally a famous celebrity. Karaoke nights are a great way to get together with friends and have a blast. The place to be is the Backroom Saloon on Karaoke Nights!

Captain Curt’s Village PULL-OUT

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Sarasota History

By Paul Rote

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Perhaps as a harbinger of today, Shank added that “ as the economy faltered, so the July Fourth celebrations paled.

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Multiple groups sponsored smaller events at a greater variety of sites. A holiday that had fostered a community-wide celebration in the early ‘20s came to be observed more individually by the end of the decade. â€? Moving through time during the month of July in Sarasota’s history were the following events. ‡ -XO\ Ă€UVW PHHWLQJ RI WKH 6DUDVRWD County Commission. ‡ -XO\ UHORFDWLRQ RI WKH :RUOG :DU I monument from Five Points to the Bayfront. ‡ -XO\ 7KLV LV IURP 5\OHH DQG 3D\QH ´7UDJHG\ VWULNHV WKH FLUFXV $ Ă DVK Ă€UH URDUHG through the big top of the Ringling Brothers

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In 1991, along came Alex Dragolovitch. He purchased the two Anna’s and operated them until 1998, when they were bought by Dave and Denise Havill. Now, Dave was a restaurant man. For years he had been the Vice President of Operation for a food group in Indiana. Their business was putting up restaurants. Dave had developed approximately forty of them from the ground

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Key out of an AAA travel book, and phoned ahead to find a place to stay. He reached a man named Bob at Captiva Beach Resort near Crescent Beach, a place which is no longer in business. Bob told Dave: “If you’re lookin’ for a party, you gotta go to the other coast. If you want peace and quiet and a beautiful beach, Siesta is it—very family oriented.� Good enough, thought Dave, and down he came. While here on holiday, he looked up a broker, Dudley Carson at ReMax in the Village, and asked: “Do you have anything in Restaurants on Siesta Key?� Dudley said that he had two sandwich shops that were privately listed. Perfect, thought Dave. Sandwich shops are open from 10:30 to 4:00, very civilized hours in the restaurant world. It took a year and a half to work out the details. At the end of that journey, Dave found himself living in the place he wanted to be, and operating the kind of business that gave him time to enjoy the quality of life. Dave had known Denise from his Indiana days. They had both been involved in the very same business. Of Denise, he cheerfully says: “She is the best restaurant operator I have ever met, except for myself, of course.� Dave decided to see if Denise would like to join in on the Anna’s Deli project. “I am going to take the chance,� he told her. “Do you want to get involved in this too?� She did, and they began working together. They also started getting personally involved, and in 2002 they were married on Siesta Beach. All three of Dave’s kids are in the restaurant business, so it wasn’t hard for Dave to convince his daughter and one of his two sons to move down. In 2003, son Dave opened Anna’s Downtown, located at 128 North Orange Ave., in the heart of our beautiful city. After managing Anna’s Siesta for several years, daughter Ashley took over the operation of Anna’s Downtown in 2006 when her brother moved on to other things. In keeping with the

concept of civilized hours, Anna’s Downtown operates from 10:30 to 3:00 every day except Sunday. Son, Eric, remained in Indiana, a location he loves, although of course he comes often to visit. Eric bought a restaurant in Bloomington called Opie Taylor’s. It is a sports-related fullservice restaurant serving Indiana University. In 2012, Dave and Denise Havill opened Anna’s University. This newest branch is located at 8207 Tourist Center Dr. in University Park, and is open from 10:30 am to 8 pm seven days a week. At both the Downtown and University locations, “HOTLINEâ€? sandwiches and soups have been added to the menu in addition to the regular sandwiches for which $QQD¡V LV MXVWLĂ€DEO\ IDPRXV Most recently, the Havills reluctantly closed the Village location because of the difficulty of finding parking spaces in the Village. Siesta Key is now served only at the Crescent Beach location—6535 Midnight Pass Rd in Southbridge Mall, where it is open seven days a week from 10:30 to 4:00. When you stop there, say “Hiâ€? to Pat Salerno. She has been a Ă€[WXUH DW $QQD¡V 'HOL IRU \HDUV ´6KH¡V WKH most incredible woman I’ve ever met!â€? says Dave of this trusted employee.

Check out Anna’s fabulous menus at www.SurferSandwich.com. Party Platters and delivery are available at all locations. Phone numbers are: Anna’s Siesta Key 941.349.4888, Anna’s Downtown 941-330-ANNA, Anna’s University, 941-893-5908

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Keep Your Dog Safe in the Water This Summer By Dr. Marty Becker | Source: Vetstreet.com Many dogs love a trip to the lake, river or ocean, and many others love to go boating. But preventing accidents that could injure your dog? That’s up to you. Even dogs who swim well can drown, just as people who are good swimmers sometimes do. People and dogs both often overestimate their skills, and they frequently don’t give enough respect to the water and the weather. You may think your dog swims better than you do, but you’d better believe that his life is in your hands regardless. You need to think ahead before you go boating or swimming to help prevent catastrophes, and you need to keep thinking about how to protect him as conditions change. Assess Your Dog’s Risk If you have a Bulldog or similar barrelchested breed, think long and hard before taking him swimming or boating. Not only are these dogs prone to rapid overheating, they’re also not designed for swimming. In fact, bulldogs and other short-nosed, topKHDY\ EUHHGV ÀQG LW GLIÀFXOW WR VWD\ Dà RDW and disaster doesn’t take long to develop for these dogs. If your dog isn’t made for water, you’re probably better leaving him home for his own safety. If you decide to take your dog along anyway, keep him in a life preserver and in the shade. Remember, too, that even dogs who once

swam like dolphins can be at risk in the water as they age. For these dogs, too, it’s important WR EULQJ WKHP EDFN WR VKRUH DW WKH ÀUVW VLJQ WKDW WKHLU HQHUJ\ LV à DJJLQJ And of course, the most important rule of all: Never leave your dog unsupervised in the water. Get the Right Gear for Your Water Dog All dogs need to travel with fresh water, and something to put it in. While this is very important at the ocean (to keep dogs from drinking salt water), it’s even important when at a lake or river, which may be contaminated with bacteria, protozoa or blue-green algae that can make your dog ill. Also bring a towel; you can use it to dry your dog off, of course, but you can also soak it in cool water and apply it to your pet’s groin and other areas if he overheats. Thin-coated or dogs with short white fur need sunblock on exposed skin, such as the nose and ears, and lightweight clothing to protect the rest of their body from sunburn — or better yet, keep them in the shade of a EHDFK XPEUHOOD :KLOH \RX FDQ ÀQG SURGXFWV made just for dogs, you can also make do with a waterproof children’s sunblock — just keep your dog from licking it off until it has time to soak in. Even dogs with lots of protective fur can end up with a sunburn if they have lightcolored noses, by the way. Don’t laugh it off:

Sun exposure iis a surprisingly i i l common cancer trigger in dogs. For boating, your dog should wear a life preserver just like everyone else on board does. Look for one with a handle, so you can easily get your pet back in the boat if he goes over the side. Life vests are also a good idea for dogs who don’t swim well, puppies and older dogs. Finally, choose a ramp for your boat or dock that your dog can use too, and teach her how to use it. Be Aware of Changing Conditions Before you let your dog in the water, take a look around and heed any warning signs. Riptides are dangerous for dogs as well as

people, hungry sharks l and dh h k won’t ’t avoid id ttaking ki a bite of your dog given the opportunity. If conditions aren’t safe for people, they’re not safe for dogs. In rivers, be aware of currents, and in all bodies of water, look out for underwater debris. In the mountains, the beach can be hot — but the water can be very, very cold. Beware! While no one wants a good day to end, don’t ever take a chance on the day turning tragic. If water conditions aren’t safe or if the weather turns ugly, grab your dog and head for home. The same is true if your dog seems tired or hot. I’d rather see you and your dog live to play another day.

Pet Friendly Beach

|Brohard Paw Beach, 1600 Harbor Dr., Venice, FL 34285 Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. This park, across from Venice’s airport, is where you and your “best friendâ€? can play in the gulf and socialize with other dogs, offering doggie drinking fountains; showers on decks for “dogs onlyâ€?, fire hydrants and leash posts, dog lovers have declared this park‌ and beach‌ to be the best doggie park in the state! Shaded by towering oaks, small dogs will enjoy their fenced in arena while the big boys can frolic li in i the h llarger pen. Double gates access both parks and the beach. A paved walkway leads directly to the beach where your best friend will delight in this 300’ section of sand and water. Hours: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (parking closed from 12 AM – 6 AM); dogs allowed on the designated portion of beach from 7 AM to dusk only

Note: Summer months may force you to carry your furry friend as the sand can be hot under paw. Doggie waste bags and receptacles are provided and strategically placed around the park. Human comforts include drinking fountains, picnic tables and restrooms. Parking is very limited although off road parking is across the street.

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Just say no to which drugs? By Dr. Jennifer J. Norbits Without question children, teenagers, even adult politicians should not smoke marijuana or do cocaine. Olympic and professional athletes should not build their bodies up with steroids. Young people should not prepare for exams by taking uppers to stay awake and downers to fall asleep. However, the fact is we should all be saying no to all sorts of drugs. We have become the most drugged culture in the world. Over half the drugs taken on the planet are taken right here in the U.S. How can we expect young people to say no to drugs while the rest of us keep saying yes? From birth until death we are on medication. If we want to have a child, we take a drug. If we want to prevent conception, we take a drug. If we do have a child and there is pain during labor, there is a drug. When the child goes to school, if he does not pay attention or conform to policy, there is a drug. Today, millions of children in the U.S. take stimulant medication for hyperactivity and inattentiveness. What would happen if Edison, Einstein, or Beethoven, who were known for being poor students, had been on Ritalin? Their great minds would have been destroyed at a young age and we never would have gotten to experience the product of their genius. Adult children who used Ritalin have thought patterns that are like Swiss cheese: they are full of holes! If your child is female, we can give a drug for menstrual cramps. If your son or daughter is depressed, there is Prozac for that. If he or she has any ache or pain, then there is a drug for that. High blood pressure? High Cholesterol? Diet and exercise may bring them down but why bother when you can take a drug.

Before you ingest the next pill in your medicine cabinet, take a look at your child who is standing there watching you. Dad taking a dozen pills for the tension of the day, mom taking assorted pills to lose weight or fall asleep, DQG Ă€OOLQJ WKH NLGV IXOO RI DQWLELRWLFV DQG FROG relievers whenever they get a common cold RU Ă X ERWK RI ZKLFK WKH ERG\ KHDOV MXVW Ă€QH on its own. What messages are you imparting to your children; that drugs are an important, normal part of our daily lives? Can we expect our children to say NO to drugs, when we ourselves have a medicine cabinet full of them? How might you be able to solve your problem without using that pill? By getting Chiropractic Adjustments, dieting, exercise, getting more rest, and reducing stress‌THAT’S HOW. ´'HĂ€OH WKH ERG\ GUXJV DQG \RX GHĂ€OH WKH spirit of God.â€?

Dr. Jennifer J. Norbits provides quality chiropractic care to patients on Siesta Key and is currently accepting new patients. You may contact her at 941-312-6267 to set up an appointment.

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|Captain Jim Klopfer | Adventure Charters 941-371-1390

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|The Amazing Pat Kaufman By Diana Colson... Artist/Author/Playwright Pat Kaufman divides her time between New York City and Sarasota. The petite silver/redhead was one of the early SoHo pioneers. She sees her books, plays and paintings as works which “celebrate freedom while taking a casually irreverent scalpel to the puzzles of life and justice.â€? Her paintings are tremendous fun, usually executed in bright, playful colors. Black lines are often used to outline energetic IRUPV ´7KH KXPDQ IDFH Ă€JXUH SV\FKH and soul have always been the centerpiece RI P\ SDLQWLQJV 0\ VW\OH LV ORRVH Ă RZLQJ and brushy, giving the work a sense that LW ZDV SDLQWHG LQ RQH Ă XLG XQLQWHUUXSWHG encounter with the canvas. That is good, but seldom the case.â€? The people in her paintings are never resting for long. Instead they are “leaping, VWULGLQJ VZLPPLQJ Ă \LQJ KHDGLQJ LQWR the wind at the top of a hill, bowling, maneuvering a tight rope, stepping right out of their clothes and misconceptions.â€? Not much room for boredom there. “For me, painting and writing is a commitment to the truth. Truth and liberation of all kinds. My conviction is that liberation is not for my canvassed subjects alone, but about liberating the perceptions of the viewer from stale outdated notions of who we are, who we were, and who we might yet be. “ As playwright, Pat Kaufman has earned a multitude of Grants, Fellowships, and Associations from dozens of prestigious organizations, including Dramatists Guild NYC and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. This lady is incredibly SUROLĂ€F +HU WKHDWULFDO VXEMHFWV KDYH UDQJHG IURP KLJK Ă€QDQFH WR MDLO KRXVH ZHGGLQJV WR plastic surgery, to geriatrics, to space lust, to a vindication and celebrations of Hamlet’s virtuous mother, Gertrude. Recently Kaufman has been inspired to produce graphic novels which feature her small collage art works. She has produced four of these graphic novels: O FLORIDA, a tumultuous political year in a new town (which just happens to be Sarasota);

LUDWIG & ROSE, THE EGRETS’ TALE, the story of a King trapped on a Florida Island; CHILD OF LIGHT, a Greek Orthodox Baptism Book; and ALURA & NESTOR TAKE A TRIP, a fanciful tale about a timid librarian and her enterprising pet parrot traveling light on a life-changing trip. She also has written a traditional novel using just words, no graphics. The title is PERPETUAL KIN, and she describes it as “a kippers-tocaviar American Romance.â€? Currently Kaufman is working on a new graphic novel, tackling all the woes of the Western World. In this new book, she addresses the Pangs of Ambition and the Need to be Number One, come Hell or High Water. She also addresses the fear of Hell and High Water, which translates into the fear of death, sickness and religion. Of these complex subjects, she says, and I quote: “Of FRXUVH ,¡0 QRW DIĂ LFWHG with that dread virus. (Just observing, of course.) , DP WU\LQJ WR Ă€JXUH RXW D new way of presenting the book in a way that will graphically incorporate the transparency of possibility and actuality.â€? Kaufman approaches her work with humor and insight, and was blessed with a top-drawer formal education. She credits the informal part of her education to thee w wonderful museums and theaters of New York, Europe and the Orient. Of thesee ir varied experiences, she has this to say: “Their y legacy of masterpieces I so passionately n observed are still living essences within r, my psyche, peering over my shoulder, ‌ applauding good, and booing false moves‌ Oh, how very busy they are.â€? Oh, how very busy Pat Kaufman hass G EHHQ +HU ZRUN LV MR\RXV SOD\IXO DQG d witty, and quite something to get your mind g around. Discover more about this amazing lady at www.patriciakaufman.com.

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Beach Reads

“Swim: Why We Love the Waterâ€? by Lynn Sherr Š2012, Public Affairs $25.99 / $29.00 Canada 213 pages, includes index.

You’re a little scared. Looking at the temperature these days is not for the faint of heart. The red line on the thermometer has to be somewhere in the Hades which means the less you know, the more comfortable you’ll feel - although you won’t be totally comfortable until you get home and slip into the dip, take a cool plunge, have a cold drink while lounging in the drink. You need to go swimming. But why do we – land animals that we are ² VSHQG VR PXFK WLPH WU\LQJ WR EH Ă€VK" ,Q WKH new book “Swim: Why We n Love the Waterâ€? by Lynn Sherr, you’ll wade into thee answer. ,W GRHVQ¡W WDNH PXFK WR R Q LPDJLQH WKH Ă€UVW KXPDQ who joyfully leaped into o the water. Ancient Egyptianss were so familiar with swimming that they created hieroglyphs for it. A cave in the Eastern Sahara not only proves that there was water there once, but that humans swam in it. Early Greeks created coins depicting a skinnydip, and Roman noblemen thought swimming was one of “the he manly arts.â€? Yes, humans swam until about the late Middle Ages‌ and then we stopped, for reasons that historians can only guess at. For about 500 years, we shunned water – possibly because of its lack of cleanliness – but by the latter 1500s, humans were once again splashing away and inventing ways to get wet. While Native Americans and Africans had “practiced the art with natural grace,â€? Sherr says that white Americans “struggled with the SURSHU ZD\ WR HQMR\ WKH ZDWHU Âľ ,W GLGQ¡W WDNH

ORQJ IRU WKHP WR Ă€JXUH LW RXW WKRXJK DQG LW didn’t take long for them to deny their darker brethren a chance to dip their toes in the pool. Even today, 60% of African American children don’t know how to swim. For water-lovers, a lot has changed over the centuries, including the water itself: pools are much cleaner than 11th-century moat swimmers found. Swimsuits are racier, and racing results are more precise. Various strokes have been “inventedâ€? and most are scientifically measured for speed and HIĂ€FLHQF\ (YHQ WKH ZD\ ZH HQWHU WKH ZDWHU \ iis different than it was a hundred years ago: chances h aare that your bashful greatgrandma got wet by wagon. g Beginning with a legendary challenge that l took her on a swim from to one o continent to another, author Lynn Sherr strokes au readers’ curiosity and gives re us plenty of excuses to go jump in the lake. She glides ju from fro psychology to seaside, from fro bathing beauties to beach bums, and from ancient be Greece to swimmer’s grease Gr here. her What sets this book apart, though, is that Sherr’s words tho are as meditative as the act abo which she writes. You’re about lulled into the kind of relaxation you’d get from a 75-degree pool, but Sherr will also surprise you with splashes of sidebars that are pure fun. ,I \RX¡UH VRPHWLPHV UHJUHWIXO WKDW \RX don’t have gills, or if you spend most of your workday thinking about your pool, then “Swimâ€? is definitely your kind of book. Grab a copy, and dive right in.

Beach Reads Bio: The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.

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Island Humor

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Meet the Natives CharlesSobczak livingsanibel@gmail.com

Considered one of Venice’s best-kept secrets, the Venice Area Audubon Society’s Rookery, or VAAS Rookery, is a very small island in the middle of an equally small lake. It is a classic example of the symbiotic relationship between alligators and birds. Alligators in the lake protect the nesting area from snakes, raccoons, bobcats, and rats that might otherwise take eggs and chicks from the nests. A handful RI à HGJOLQJV DUH ORVW HYHU\ \HDU EHFDXVH they fall from the nest or are snatched from lower branches by the alligators, but these losses pale in comparison with the damage a single raccoon can do in one night to a rookery as dense as this one can be. The rookery tends to be the most crowded from January through March, though different birds continue to nest on the island throughout the rest of the year. Since the various species that use the rookery tend to nest and hatch at different times of the year, there is something g going on here every month of thee year. The list of birds observed on n the island include great blue herons, snowy and great egrets, anhingas, ibis, green herons, and cattle egrets. There is a large covered pavilion adjacent to the pond. Because the distance between the shoreline and the island is less than 100 feet, the VAAS Rookery

has become an extremely popular place to photograph immature chicks, feeding parents, and mating couples. A good telephoto lens will bring the nest so close that you can actually see the colors of the eggs being laid or catch a parent feeding hungry chicks in the afternoon light. The best viewing is down the path and to the left of the pavilion. Be sure to look up into the surrounding slash pines and live oaks IRU à HGJOLQJV QHUYRXV SDUHQWV RU DYLDQ predators waiting for an opportunity to turn an unattended chick into dinner. The beauty of the VAAS Rookery is that you do not need to wade though wetlands RU KLNH PLOHV WR ÀQG WKLV XUEDQ URRNHU\ ,Q fact, the road leading up to the rookery is fairly commercial in nature and seems a UDWKHU XQOLNHO\ SODFH WR ÀQG DQ LVODQG ÀOOHG WR RYHUà RZLQJ with birds. All you have to do is put the above address in your phone or GPS and drive there. You’ll be glad you did.

Venice Area Audubon Society Rookery 4002 Annex Road, Venice, FL 34239 Phone: 941-412-1610 | Fax: n/a | Website: www. veniceaudubon.org E-mail: info @veniceaudubon.org | Admission is free.

– This article is an excerpt from “The Living Gulf Coast A Natural Guide to Southwest Florida,� which is available for purchase at Capt. Curt’s Souvenir Shop,

Beach Bazaar and Davidson’s Drugs

Great Egret photo by Sara Lopez, Anhinga feeding chicks photo by Dick Fortune, Venice Rookery Island photo by Charles Sobczak.

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Pets’ Personal Posts

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If pets could post their own personals, here what they’d say‌ Harpo (male dog) My name is Harpo, I am the happiest, most bubbly, Bulldog mix ever who’s right around 2 years. I’m a young educated guy living my life to the fullest. When you ask me to sit, I do it immediately and with enthusiasm, tail wagging all the time. You always see me with a smile on my face simply because I have too much to be grateful for in life. I am high energy, and looking for someone that can keep up – I am no couch SRWDWR , PLVV WKH ORYH DQG DIIHFWLRQ RI D IDPLO\ :DQW WR Ă€QG someone compatible and loves me for who I am. If interested please put “ HARPO “ as the subject so I know you’re real and not spam – although I could eat spam all day long. C Colby (female cat) HW \RX EXW LI LI \RX \RX FDQ FDQ , FDQ EH NLQGD VK\ ZKHQ , Ă€UVW PHHW \RX EXW P PDNH PH VPLOH RU ODXJK WKHQ \RX GHĂ€QLWHO\ KDYH P\ DWWHQWLRQ ,¡P YHU\ op optimistic - I know, annoying right? But I’m ok with that lol. I can be random an and awkward- but not in a bad way...if that makes sense :) I’m down but not ou out and still hopeful... I’ve been in a lot of rotten relationships. I am trying to keep my hopes up that there is a person out there for me, but the optimism of that is getting les less lol. Oh, and did I mention I am a beautiful, long-haired girl who is just wa waiting to blossom into the happy, loving cat I have always been? I am pat patiently waiting for the day when I, too, am welcomed into the home of VRP VRPHRQH ZKR ZLOO ORYH PH DQG FDUH IRU PH &DQ \RX Ă€QG LW LQ \RXU KHDUW WR ma make my dreams come true?â€?

These pets would love to have a family of their own. If you are considering a pet, please think about adopting from HSSC Humane Society of Sarasota County 2331 15th Street, Sarasota, FL, 34237 941-955-4131 | fax: 941-955-3715 | www.hssc.org Open Tue - Fri: 11 AM - 6 PM, Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM

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Island Beat

Monday’s at Capt. Curts Backroom Saloon

The “Fab Threeâ€? a Tribute to the Beatles Fab Three is an accoustic trio. Our repertoire consists of specifically Beatle music performed with an emphasis on our vocals. Michael Corley is a sniper on lead guitar. Rick Rehnberg is mechanic that incorporates bass into his rhythm guitar work. And John Garrett provides tight rhythmical pecussion to hold it all together. We all have our parts and we do our best to exist in our own individual frequencies DQG GRPDLQV 7KH UHVXOW LV D WLJKW XQLÂżHG YRLFLQJ of the best in Beatle music. www.fabthree.com

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Tuesday's at Capt. Curts Backroom Saloon

Parrothead Alert! James White “Sunny Jim� Sunny Jim’s show takes you on a tropical vacation where you can feel the warm sunshine and sea breezes. From ballads to upbeat fun, soca tunes, his original songs tell the story of the islands. Island music at its best! Lots of original scores plus all the traditional favorites that will give you that...�Low Latitude Attitude�! Don’t miss this outstanding show.

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Wednesday's at SKOB

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Daquiri Deck Raw Bar

15250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, 34242

(2nd Location in St. Armands)

Name of Bartender: Logan Waggoner Hometown: Sarasota Q: How long have you been bartending? A: 2 Years

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Island Design

By Cheryl Gaddie

|Contempory Vacation Lifestyle... Home sales on Siesta Key continue to increase. When purchasing or EXLOGLQJ D KRPH LQ RXU FRPPXQLW\ ZH PRGLI\ RU GHVLJQ WKH VSDFH WR UHĂ HFW our personal reasons for this change of location. Often we relocate our lives to SK to generate a home with a relaxed visitor friendly environment. When I relocated to Siesta Key, I found a dramatic transformation in lifestyle design. Living on a barrier island compared to the cold upper Midwest and Canadian regions is a change many of us experience. The impact of my designs transitioned from the desire for warmth with darker neutrals to adding the cool Gulf feel of a vacation home. Conversations concerning residential interior style as the topic normally have an adjective to accompany them. Traditional, modern and contemporary designs are referenced when we begin to build, remodel RU RUJDQL]H RXU KRPHV , Ă€QG WKH EDODQFH RI FRQWHPSRUDU\ LQWHULRUV ZLWK stated clean lines, current materials and a minimalist approach comforting. It is today’s choice of interior design for many. The statements I hear most about contemporary design is, “I am afraid it will feel coldâ€?. Although I want to point out where we live, I often respond with the facts. &RQWHPSRUDU\ 'HVLJQ LV WLPHOHVV LQ LWV¡ HUD 2IWHQ \RX Ă€QG WKH XVH RI PHWDOV such as stainless to establish the character. This style offers clean lines and a minimalist uncluttered approach. And as you can see, this penthouse inside a Mediterranean condo is warm and inviting, and clearly contemporary. During your endeavors to pursue the ultimate bespoke dwelling, design with your personal requirements. Add balance by considering the style of your family, this will offer warmth and harmony. The important consideration is your palate, your lifestyle. De-clutter is my answer to begin the transition to contemporary design.

Cheryl Gaddie, owner of C.G. Designs 941-346-7415 | www.cherylgaddiedesigns.com

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|Sales in Sarasota market continue hot pace in May...

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Source: Sarasota Association of Realtors The May 2012 numbers are in, and property sales in the Sarasota market once again topped 800 for the third consecutive month. The 854 closed transactions was the second highest total since September 2005, demonstrating once again a market that has recovered to levels not seen since the 2003-2005 real estate surge in Sarasota. The breakdown was 591 single family homes and 263 condominiums. Sales were 7.2 percent higher than in May 2011, when there were 796 closed transactions. As anticipated, sales ZHUH VOLJKWO\ EHORZ WKH $SULO Ă€JXUH RI ZKLFK ZDV WKH KLJKHVW WRWDO LQ VHYHQ \HDUV 7KH QRUPDO VHDVRQDO LQĂ X[ of buyers tends to drop shortly after the Easter holiday, when QRUWKHUQ UHVLGHQWV EHJLQ WR H[RGXV WKH DUHD In addition, pending sales (which represent properties that went under contract during the month) remained at the very high level of 1,075, almost the same as April’s total of 1,068. It was the fourth straight month that topped 1,000, a major indicator of the future direction of the market. Last year’s spring surge didn’t slow down until July, and the numbers seem to indicate there remains strength in the current market dynamics. “I’ve spoken to many agents who are having a tremendous 2012,â€? said SAR President Laura Benson. “This is certainly the right time to be in the real estate industry in Sarasota. Interest rates hit record lows in May, prices remain relatively low compared to the record surge from 2003 to 2005, and all the wonderful attributes of Sarasota are attracting buyers from across the nation, and the world.â€? The median sale price for both categories remained near the highest levels of the year in May. The median sales price for single family homes was $185,000 – the highest level since July DOPRVW WKUHH \HDUV DJR /DVW PRQWK¡V Ă€JXUH ZDV The median sales price for condos was $180,750, a drop from

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Siesta Key Real Estate Report

Lee Byron & Susan Keal Lee: 941.350.5542 Susan: 941.925.8253

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PALM LAKES - The name says it - peaceful long lake view frames this 3100 sq ft home on a quiet culdesac street near the bustling University Parkway shops, restaurants and businesses. Easy access to USF, Asolo, Ringling, airport, Lakewood Ranch, or I-75. High ceilings, tile, split plan. $292,000

3 PEACEFUL ACRES - Immaculate home, three bedroom, two bath split plan home with high ceilings in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Windows in family room and bonus room allow you to view the large backyard, with occasional wild life (deer, squirrels, hawks) and lush foliage. $210,000

Currently, only 576 properties for sale in the MLS are listed DV VKRUW VDOHV RU IRUHFORVXUHV GRZQ IURP ODVW PRQWK¡V Ă€JXUH of 621 properties. This represents about 14 percent of available properties, about the same as last month, and down from -DQXDU\ ZKHQ WKH Ă€JXUH ZDV SHUFHQW RI WKH PDUNHW $V this number continues to decline, median prices will increase because the median prices are higher for market transactions. “With the pending sales remaining at over 1,000, and the inventory at such a low point, we should see a continuing market surge into the early summer months,â€? said Benson. “The weather service is predicting a hot Sarasota summer, and the real estate market is certainly providing a lot of similar energy!â€?

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For more information call (941)894-1255 Or visit www.keysolutionsrealestate.com

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Bringing fun and colorful clothing to Siesta Key since 1982. Explore more than 3000 sq ft of Fresh Produce Clothing,Vera Bradley handbags, Crocs Shoes, jewelry,hats, beach bags and a huge selection of cool Siesta Key t-shirts,sweatshirts and souvenirs for the whole family. From infants up to 3x plus sizes,we have you covered. Coconuts features Fresh Produce Clothing which is one of the most original and refreshing casual resort lines. Known and loved by

women for lush colors,simply inspired designs and coastal comfort. Stop in and see why locals and visitors return time and time again to Siesta Key’s original locally owned clothing store. Huge selection,exceptional service and great prices. Live Life-Enjoy Color Coconuts is located one block south of Stickney Point Rd( Siesta Key’s South Bridge)Next to Crescent Beach Grocery (B-3 #1 on the Crescent Beach map).

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|Sassy Hair On Siesta Key... Gearing up for the summer months at Sassy on Siesta has been as exciting and as fun as the winter months. The Key is alive with activity and we love to share in the excitement. We have just added another pedicure chair; it is known that ladies of all ages love to share this fun treatment together. We can now accommodate three at a time, and you can enjoy a nice cool glass of iced tea while you enjoy a relaxing pedicure. Whether it is a classic pedicure or an eye-catching Rock Star glitter toes, if you can image it‌we can do it. Our pedicures start at $35 for an express and $50 for a classic pedicure. Florida in the summer can wreak havoc on your hair, curl and frizz somehow appear out of nowhere with the humidity. We’ve made it more affordable at Sassy to tame your curls. From June-September treat yourself to a Keratin Express Smoothing. This WUHDWPHQW UHOD[HV \RXU FXUO DQG of your frizz from your hair, making it soft and manageable, yet still without removing the body. You will love the results. Through the end of September we are offering RII RI D .HUDWLQ ([SUHVV DQG LI \RX DGG D KDLUFXW DQG VW\OH UHFHLYH RII WKDW DV ZHOO Here at Sassy we carry 3 great products lines to help you style and control your hair at home. 0RURFFDQ 2LO 7UHDWPHQW DQG 6W\OLQJ &UHDP DUH great for reducing frizz. The Glimmer Shine Spray contains the highest level UV protectants to shield your hair from the harmful effects of the sun to your hair color. Try out our Sassy brand of hair products that offer keratin enriched shampoo, conditioner and serum; they go a long way to create frizz free hair.

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|Crescent Beach Featured Shops |City Pizza, Inc.

www.citypizzaofsarasota.com 6645 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4490 City Pizza Inc. is a friendly, family owned and operated restaurant that began in 1989, serving the neighborhood area. Our specialty is Italian and we pride ourselves in making your food fast and fresh when you order it. We are a casual restaurant close to the beach. Licensed to serve beer and wine to compliment our large menu. For your pleasure and convenience, we offer take-out and delivery, but please feel free to dine in or eat on our porch. Come early and stay late! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at City Pizza Inc.

|Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar

www.captaincurts.com 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.3885 brad@captaincurts.com A family seafood restaurant. Fish, seafood, prime rib, baby back ribs, baskets, sandwiches, salads & children’s menu. Full bar. Happy hour 4-6pm featuring The Back Room Saloon & Sports Bar. Live entertainment. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Gift Shop. Open 7 days a week.

|The Orange Octopus

1220 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.8080 Home of the orange squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, smoothies, candles and fudge. Ask us about our ice cream parties! Located behind Captain Curt’s Restaurant on the corner of Midnight Pass & Old Stickney Point Road. Open daily until 9:30pm.

|The Green Turtle Souvenir & Gift Store

6525 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4751 Siesta Key’s most friendly & unique VKRSSLQJ VSRW <RX¡OO Ă€QG JLIWV VRXYHQLUV beach fashions, beach supplies, beach coverups, ladies & junior fashions, plus a super men’s line! Siesta Key’s largest seashell & coral selection!

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|Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, LLC

|Siesta Sports Rentals

|Crescent Beach Grocery

|Big Water Fish Market

www.siestakeybikeandkayak.com 1224 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.0891 Siesta Key Bike and Kayak, located on Siesta Key is family owned and operated serving Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Turtle Beach, Crescent Beach, Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We offer a variety of energizing and relaxing things to do while you visit this beautiful scenic area. We offer quality equipment and a friendly reliable expert staff so that you can get the most from your vacation... GUARANTEED.

1211 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL Owners: Nancy Connelly & Bill Singleton 941.312.0472 The Crescent Beach Grocery is Siesta Key’s premier full-service grocery store. Carrying an extremely wide range of groceries, sundries, beer, wine, delicatessen items and fresh-cut meat – as well as practically anything else you can think of – the grocery caters to the needs of both residents and visitors on Siesta Key. The store is particularly well-known for providing good value, personal service and a warm, friendly environment.

|Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures

1518 Stickney Point Rd., In the Boatyard Village | 941-379-4222 www.SarasotaWindAndWater.com We are located in the Boatyard Village, right off the south Siesta Key Bridge. Our shop offers kiteboarding lessons, paddle board lessons, FUXLVLQJ WXELQJ ZDWHU VNLLQJ ÀVKLQJ FKDUWHUV and other water sports. Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. We always try to meet or beat any reasonable quote. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog. Store Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday by appointment.

www.siestasportsrentals.com 6551 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 941-346-1797 | Fax: 941-346-1954 Located on beautiful Siesta Key Island providing you with hours of fun, whether vacationing or living in Florida, we offer you the opportunity to see Sarasota and Siesta Key, Florida the way it was meant to be seen. Just steps from Crescent Beach, we provide friendly, quality service at affordable prices. Delivery and pick up available. Mention you found our web site and we will give a discount off your next rental. Stop by and say hello.

6641 Midnight Pass Rd., Crescent Plaza 941.554.8101 Offers fresh-from-the-docks seafood along with a variety of complimenting side dishes and homemade desserts. Their lunch menu includes seafood sandwiches, as well as egg and chicken salad sandwiches, and a Ă€VKHUPDQ¡V VWHZ 7KH\ DOVR RIIHU D FDWHULQJ service with selections such as clam bakes, oyster roasts and beach picnic baskets. Come in and choose your own fresh catch or try one of their lunch specials - always good and always fresh. Hours are: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.

|Siesta 4-Rent

www.siesta4rent.com 6555 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.5500 | 877.482.5550 rentals@siesta4rent.com We offer Studios – 5 BR condos and Homes here on beautiful Siesta Key Beach. All units fully equipped, most directly on the beach or beach access. Pets welcome at some. Call or check website for rates. 1 week minimum required.

|Jonny’s Free Beach Rides

www.jonnysfreebeachrides.com Siesta Key | 941.306.9097 Jonny’s Free Beach Rides is a new service here on Siesta Key, Providing a fun, safe and ecofriendly way to cruz the Key. We will pick you up in our 6-seater electric vehicle. Our service route extends from Turtle Beach to Siesta Key Village. Operating hours are from 10 am - 2 am daily. Call 941-306-9097.

|Miguel’s Restaurant

6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Crescent Plaza 941.349.4024 | www.miguelsrestaurant.net Miguel’s is a family owned restaurant that specializes in French and Continental cuisine. Serving Siesta Key since 1983, they offer a wide selection of appetizers, a Caesar salad for two, perfectly prepared at your table and include fresh gulf seafood, FKRLFHVW FXWV RI ÀOHW PLJQRQ GHOLFLRXV poultry and veal dishes among their entrees. Finish the night off with decadent desserts including banana fosters, cherries jubilee and traditional creme caramel. Miguel’s also has an extensive wine selection and a full bar.

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5129 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.554.4242 | www.robinhoodrentals.net fun@robinhoodrentals.net Robin Hood Rentals is your 1 stop shop for all things fun! Come in and see us today for Segway rentals, kayak tours/rentals, paddle boards, scooters, bikes for the family, tandems, strollers, beach gear and much, much more. Best prices and service guaranteed. Free delivery on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key, Florida 941.549.0026 |www.sunridepedicab.com Here’s a fun way to get around the island. Our eco-friendly, “Siesta styleâ€? pedicab transport service includes a 200-watt integrated stereo system so you can listen to your favorite tunes while being pedaled to your next destination. 7KH SHGLFDE FRPIRUWDEO\ Ă€WV adults and we service the Stickney Point, Commerce area, the Public Beach, and Siesta Village. Our hours of operation are 10 am - 2 am, Monday through Sunday. For a fun time, call us at 941-549-0026.

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5107 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Village 941.349.9545 The owners of Siesta Key Nails have been providing visitors and residents of the island with professional and courteous nail care for over 14 years. They offer oriental technique and high quality products, servicing both |A Taste of Germany ladies and gentlemen. Their full nail menu 5204 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 includes manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, 941.346.1800 tip-overlay, pink & white, silk wraps, gel A taste of Germany was established in nails, gel LCN & waxing service. Walk2011 when owner, Tanja Hofman and her Ins are welcome, but you may wish to call family decided to open a German bakery ahead to reserve a spot. in their favorite vacation spot, Siesta Key, Florida. Tanja, her husband and their son |The Village Gourmet want to share some of the special foods they 5263 Ocean Blvd.,Siesta Village enjoy back home with their new friends in 941.349.7651 | siestavillagegourmet.com America. We hope you enjoy this little Taste Featuring fresh bagels from “da Bronxâ€? of Germany on the Key! Guten Appetit! served any way you want. Choose from cream cheese to “all the wayâ€? with lox, cream |The Broken Egg cheese, ripe tomato, red onion and capers. 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, Florida They also offer a selection of mouthwatering 941.346.2750 | www.thebrokenegg.com meat or vegetarian paninis, sandwiches and The Broken Egg Restaurant, Gift Shop and salads along with Chef Fran’s fresh made Gallery has been an island tradition for meals to go; for those times when you can’t breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key since or don’t care to cook. Call or stop by for their 1984. Our scrumptious menu including daily specials. Free WiFi available while you fabulous egg creations and omelet’s, dine. Indoors or outside seating available. SODWH Ă€OOLQJ SDQFDNHV IUHVK MXLFHV DQG Serving breakfast and lunch from Tues.homemade bakery selections keep our Sun. 8am - 6pm. customers coming back year after year. We serve exquisite breakfasts and lunches from |Amazing Life Chiropractic 7:30 to 2:30, 364 days an year. 5039 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village |Village CafĂŠ 941.312.6267 amazinglifechiropractic.com 5133 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | Dr. Jennifer J. Norbits provides quality chiropractic care to patients on and around 941.349.2822 | villagecafeonsiesta.com You are invited to dine at the Village Cafe the island. She incorporates massage therapy restaurant, nestled in the heart of Siesta into her treatment plan to help normalize the Key Village, Florida. Our menu offers only relationship between your body’s structure WKH Ă€QHVW VHOHFWLRQ RI EUHDNIDVW DQG OXQFK and function promoting self-healing. If you specialties anywhere on the Florida Gulf suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, Coast. Our catering service will meet all sciatica or have been in an auto collision, your needs for your party or special event. Amazing Life Chiropractic can get you back Be sure to browse our menu for a mouth- on the road to health. Please call for details watering variety of favorites for both or to set up an appointment. islanders and visitors alike.

|Lobster Pot 5157 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-349-2323 | sarasota-lobsterpot.com Located on Siesta Key in beautiful Sarasota )ORULGD ZH EULQJ \RX WKH Ă€QHVW WDVWHV RI New England. Enjoy a delightful dining experience in our main dining room or our patio. As winners of “Taste of Sarasota,â€? the New England Tradition of Excellence is still alive and well here in Sarasota at The Lobster Pot. While here we hope you’ll enjoy your “Old Cape Codâ€? and Florida dining experience!

|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | Phone: 941.349.8697 | Fax: 941.346.3170 The Daiquiri Deck established in 1993 is “Sarasota’s Favorite Place to Meetâ€? located on beautiful Siesta Key and now on St. Armands Circle. Enjoy great food and daiquiris daily 11:00am until 2:00am. 2XU G\QDPLF PHQX LV Ă€OOHG ZLWK IDQWDVWLF choices for all ages. So come in off the beach and have lunch or dinner and cool down ZLWK RQH RI RXU Ă DYRUHG GDLTXLULV 1RZ offering oysters and more! “After the Beachâ€? happy hour 3-7pm daily.

Local Attractions BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY bigcathabitat.org | 941.371.6377 | 7101 Palmer Blvd. (east of I-75), Sarasota CHILDREN’S GARDEN www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com | 941.330.1711 | 1670 10th Way, Sarasota CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER crowleymuseumnaturectr.org | 941.322.1000 | 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota G-WIZ HANDS ON MUSEUM www.gwiz.org | 941.309.4949 | 1001 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota HISTORIC SPANISH POINT www.historicspanishpoint.org | 941.966.5214 | 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART www.ringling.org | 941.358.3180 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota LEGACY TRAIL www.legacytrailfriends.org | 941.861.7245 MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS www.selby.org | 941.366.5731, ex. 236 | 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota MOTE AQUARIUM www.mote.org | 941.388.4441 | 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK www.myakkariver.org | 941.361.6511 | 13208 S.R.72 (9 miles east of I-75) OLD MYAKKA PRESERVE 941.861.5000 | 251 Myakka Rd | (eastern end of Fruitville Rd) Sarasota OSCAR SCHERER PARK ZZZ ÀRULGDVWDWHSDUNV RUJ _ _ 6 7DPLDPL 7UDLO 6DUDVRWD PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK www.scgov.net | 941.316.1309 | 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota RINGLING CIRCUS MUSEUM www.ringling.org | 941.359.5700 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota S. FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM & AQUARIUM ZZZ VRXWKÀRULGDPXVHXP RUJ _ _ WK 6W : %UDGHQWRQ SARASOTA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM sarasotacarmuseum.org | 941.355.6228 | 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS sarasotajunglegardens.com | 941.355.5305 | 3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota SELBY GALLERY ringling.edu/selbygallery | 941.359.7563 | 2700 n. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota WARM MINERAL SPRINGS warmmineralsprings.com | 941.426.1692 | 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port

|Important Phone Numbers... Emergency (General) .......................................................................................................... 911 Fishing & Hunting Licenses .............................................................................. 941.362.9888 Marriage License Bureau ................................................................................... 941.362.4066 Public Library - Gulf Gate Branch .................................................................... 941.316.1213 Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport ..................................................................... 941.359.2770 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) ............................................................. 941.316.1234 Sarasota County Information Call Center ................................ 941.861.5000 / scgov.net 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ 6KHULII 2IĂ€FH 6LHVWD .H\ 2IĂ€FH ......................................... 941.349.2900 Sarasota Doctors Hospital.................................................................................. 941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System......................................... 941.917.7760 Doctors Express (Urgent Care) ......................................................................... 941.364.4379 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce .....................941.349.3800 / siestakeychamber.com

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Places of Worship Siesta Key Presbyterian Chapel (See Siesta Key street map for location)

4615 Gleason Ave., Siesta Key 941.349.1166

St. Michael Catholic Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)

5394 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key | 941.349.4174

St. Boniface Episcopal Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)

5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key 941.349.5656

Life in the Son ( Wednesdays @ 7PM) Bank of America Community Room 1237 Stickney Pt. Rd., Siesta Key Home Groups also available. 941.539.7972

Floating Chapel on the Bay

America’s Only Floating Chapel

Home Port: Ramada Waterfront Inn, 7040 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34243 941.379.7327

Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation (The closest Jewish congregation to the key for visitors)

4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota 941.924.1802 | templesinai-sarasota.org

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Life in the Son is a new Non-Denominational Church in Siesta Key. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where they are in their journey of faith. What can you expect? A Christ centered atmosphere of grace and healing, Relevant, practical teachings from the Bible, Contemporary, celebrative praise and intimate worship. Life in the Son is a place where structure surrenders to Spirit, and where creativity and the arts are expressions of worship. Please call for worship times and locations, Pastor Michael Broy at 941-5397972. “Let’s Get Real�

Siesta Key Beach portraits starting at just $49 and wedding beginning at $495. Check out their website: www.sarasotaphotos. com or visit their store to see why they have been the photographer of choice for over a decade and a half. Piccolos Italian Market & Deli (GG-46) carries a full line of imported cheeses, fresh baked bread daily, homemade sausages, fresh mozzarella, and numerous hard to get items. They now carry Khorasan Wheat which is an ancient and organic grain. Their Deli is complete with huge hot and cold sandwiches, salads, fresh homemade lasagna and baked ziti. And, you cannot OHDYH ZLWKRXW WU\LQJ WKHLU FDQQROL ÀOOHG with their own homemade cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from %URRNO\Q +HUH LV ZKHUH \RX ZLOO ÀQG JUHDW Italian specialty gourmet items without the gourmet price. Tony’s Chicago Beef Company (S-16) is owned and operated by true Chicagoans. Dedicated to deliver Chicago’s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs wit’ the works... dragged through the garden on poppy seed buns with fresh cut fries, Italian Beef Sandwiches anyway you like, dipped or dry, sweet or hot. All served in true Authentic Chicago Style. Scandinavian Gifts (GG-37) has an extensive selection of gifts and Scandinavian foods. The specialties here

include candles, Ekelund table linens, Flensted mobiles, imported glassware, Swedish Klippan textiles and so much more. The baked goods and groceries include imported candies, salty licorice, as well as cheeses, breads, seafood and vegetables from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Sarasota Brewing Co. (G-3) Sarasota’s Ă€UVW PLFUR EUHZ SXE DOZD\V KDV VRPHWKLQJ new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing Company always has at OHDVW Ă€YH XQLTXH EUHZV RQOLQH DV ZHOO DV several favorites from around the world. Established in 1989, Their menu has been a winner in the Reader’s Choice Awards of the Sarasota Herald Tribune featuring their mouthwatering burgers, Chicago style Pizzas, and Chicago beef sandwiches. With dozens of televisions, it’s a great place to catch a game with friends and family. Zante Gyros (S-56) serves up generous portions of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine as well as American fare. They offer an extensive menu for dinein or take-out with such favorites as the “originalâ€? gyros sandwich, lamb souvlaki platters, spanakopita, and tiropita to name a few. Meat-less options are available as well as kid’s meals and party menus. Open Mon. - Sat. from11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come and put some “OPAâ€? in your life.

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|The Rumrunner

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|Rated 2011’s #1 Beach In America by Dr. Beach... Siesta Public Beach, located inside Crescent Beach, is renowned for its truly breathtaking sunsets, easygoing waves, and gorgeous crystal white sand. The sand is 99% pure quartz, soft and cool to the touch. Among the many awards it has earned are the “Whitest, Finest Beach Sand in the World� (The Great International White Sand challenge, 1987), “The Best Sand Beach in America� (The Travel Channel, 2004) and for 2011, it was rated #1 beach in the 21st annual Top 10 Beach List, produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. Walking along, or swimming and playing in the Gulf of Mexico or merely basking in the tropical sun is enough fun for many folks, but others are drawn by Siesta Beach’s many amenities, which include tennis and vollyball courts, shaded playground and picnic/barbecue areas and convienent concession stands. Shallow water near shorline and year-round lifeguard protection make it a great family beach. Beach wheelchairs can be borrowed to help special needs visitors cross the sand. There’s always something for everyone to do at Siesta Beach. It’s island location is within easy walking distance to many of the village shops and restaurants located in the Siesta Village.

Crescent Beach actually begins between beach access #2 & #3 and extends to beach access #13 with the southern part relatively secluded and quiet, as it has only one public access road. Located just south of Siesta Beach, the scene here tends to be more peaceful and private. At the southern tip of this beach is Point of Rocks - a lovely snorkeling and diving area that is rich with coral rock formations as well as colorful and abundant marine life. Crescent Beach visitors staying in nearby resorts, rentals and beach clubs rave (but only to their closest friends) about Siesta Key’s best “non-private privateâ€? beach. Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family playâ€? beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, and Ă€VKLQJ LV SHUPLWWHG LQ WKH DGMDFHQW %OLQG 3DVV /DJRRQ There are restaurants nearby, with shopping and a few local night spots just a short drive away. Turtle Beach is a narrow beach, with a somewhat steeper incline. The sand on the beach tends to carry more shells, making it perfect for beach combers and VKHOO FROOHFWRUV 0DQ\ Ă€QG SHWULĂ€HG VKDUNV¡ WHHWK WR take home and treasure, especially after a storm.

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|Siesta Key Drum Circle... Siesta Beach has become the home to what is considered one of the largest drum circles in the nation. This is not a commercial event but local phenomenon that began spontaneously and now has a life of its own. If you’re visiting the area, or live nearby be sure to check this one out. There are loads of drummers and belly dancers plus lots of families, beach going onlookers, & curious tourists, especially during the winter tourist season when the crowds can swell into the thousands. Bring a blanket or chair, most everyone does. It happens every Sunday starting a couple of hours before sunset, and ends around 10 PM. This gathering meets up just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach. Just follow your ears. This is true community - free-form drumming, open to the public and entirely improvised in-the-moment. Instruments center around drums and percussion, but may LQFOXGH RWKHU LQVWUXPHQWV VXFK DV Ă XWHV GLGJHULGRRV DQG other non-percussion instruments. Participation is voluntary and includes singing or chanting, dancing, relaxing, and listening. It’s always a good time with solid musicality, dancing, and a great vibe. Admission is free. The Siesta Key Beach address is: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, Florida 34242 to get more info visit the website www.drumcircles.net/sarasota.html or there is a Yahoo group, and a Facebook group named “Siesta Key Drum Circleâ€? just search for them.

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|Slather up: Skin tips as sun season arrives. By Paul Roat Oh, how we remember the day. And oh, how we’re living to regret those days. Years ago we used to go to the beach, slather ourselves with mineral oil to promote tanning, and lay on our towels for hours and hours to bake like the little basted turkeys that we were in the sun. We were tan. We were rested. We were ready. Decades later, though, some of us are noticing some unsightly red blotches on our skin. We’ve got some nasty bumps. Perhaps we did a bad thing back then. But we did it all back then to look good. Today, we’re not looking all that great, skin-wise. $QG WR RXU FUHGLW RXU RIIVSULQJ DUH Ă€QGLQJ WKDW WKH GDUN skin treatment of yesteryear isn’t all that attractive today and, in fact, even being golden brown isn’t all that cool. According to iVillage and the Skin Cancer Foundation’s VXUYH\ ´WKH DSSHDO RI WDQQHG VNLQ PD\ Ă€QDOO\ EH ZDQLQJ Âł percent of people surveyed believe they don’t look better with D WDQ DQG SHUFHQW VD\ WKH\ DUH QRW PRUH DWWUDFWHG WR VRPHRQH who is tan.â€? For those who care about numbers as we enter our high sun/summer season and what for many will probably be a long Fourth of July holiday, 40 percent of people surveyed VDLG WKH\ QHYHU XVH VXQVFUHHQ DQG SHUFHQW XVH DQ 63) RU higher daily. For the Sun Protection Factor uninitiated, the numbers on the sun goo indicate the amount of sunshine that is blocked by WKH VXQVFUHHQ ,W XVHG WR EH WKDW 63) WRSSHG RXW DW There are several manufacturers now that are marketing SPF RU ZLWK VRPH FRPSDQLHV RIIHULQJ D RU PRUH 0RUH LV better, right? Well, not quite. Doctors say if adequately applied, sunscreens with sky-high SPFs offer slightly better protection against lobster-red burns

WKDQ DQ 63) EXW WKH\ GRQ¡W QHFHVVDULO\ RIIHU VWHOODU SURWHFWLRQ against the more deeply penetrating ultraviolet A radiation, or so-called aging rays. The high sun protection numbers are called “crazyâ€? by some skin doctors. The difference in sun protection between DQ 63) DQG 63) LV PDUJLQDO )DU IURP RIIHULQJ GRXEOH the blockage, SPF 100 blocks 99 percent of UVB rays, while 63) EORFNV SHUFHQW 63) WKDW ROG WLPHU KROGV LWV RZQ GHĂ HFWLQJ SHUFHQW A fear voiced by some dermatologists is that people will be lulled into a false sense of security with the higher SPF sunscreens. Put it on in the morning, good all day. Wrong. &DOO LW RU RU WKH VXQ EORFNDJH factor is only as good as its application. Early, a lot, and often is the key. Slather sun goo on at least a half-hour before you go outside. Put it on everywhere. You need to use about an ounce per application. That amount is about what you’ll Ă€QG LQ D VKRW JODVV ZKLFK LV D ORW RI VXQ JRR You need it. And repeat the application every couple of hours, more frequently if you’re in and out of the water or sweating a lot, i.e., on the beach in summer on Siesta Key. Failure to apply enough sunblock and absence of frequent applications pretty much totally DEVROYHV WKH XVH RI WKH FUHDPV LQ WKH Ă€UVW SODFH ,Q other words, you’re burned. And then there is the issue of clothes. In a few words, they don’t work very well to protect your skin from the sun unless you wear a parka to the beach. We’ve been saying for years here that T-shirts are

pretty much a Sun Protective Factor of 10. Remember the numbers on you sun goo? Remember how everyone says that \RX VKRXOG KDYH DW OHDVW D IDFWRU" 5HPHPEHU WKH DERYH T-shirt reference to 10? Oops. Please be safe in the sun.

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