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Meet the New Executive Director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
JOE ST.ONGE
Sarasota local brings experience and trust to Siesta Key
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SAND CASTLES
Our House at the Beach is a short walk from Siesta’s public beach page
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BEACH WEDDING
The perfect wedding starts with a perfect couple and a perfect beach page
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WHO’S PLAYING TONIGHT
An interview with RPM’s Mark Waelti
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Ann Frescura
I recently had the opportunity to interview Ann Frescura the new Executive Director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. Ann took over the position that was vacated by Debra Lynn-Schmitz this past summer. Question: What prompted you to apply for the Executive Director position? Answer: It has been a lifelong dream of mine to eventually relocate to Southwest Florida and had been actively searching a variety of online employment sites, specifically targeting opportunities in the Sarasota area. When I read the job description I thought - Wow! Q: Do you have any nonprofit or chamber experience? A: Yes, I have 12+ years in nonprofit management and event planning. Q: What do you know about Siesta Key and Sarasota? A: The first time I visited Sarasota (about 5 years ago) I immediately felt at home. I absolutely love the culture, the dynamic arts, tourism, and business community, and of course the beautiful weather and beaches. Q: You have been a Promotion and
Events Director, how long and what was the biggest event you managed? A: For over 5 years, I managed the Springfield Area Arts Council’s First Night Springfield, which is a familyoriented, New Year’s Eve celebration of the Arts. This event involved 10 or so sites where each hosted a variety of arts performances simultaneously from afternoon to midnight, concluding with a major fireworks display. Average attendance was 5000 (with good weather). Another event is the Farmers Market, in addition to the event and promotion duties, I managed 60+ vendors twice a week for the six month season. Over the past nine years the Market experienced significant growth with increased number of vendors, the addition of artisans, and incorporating live entertainment and community programs. Q: What was the funniest event you recently managed? A: I’m so proud of the Downtown Bacon Throwdown (July 2015) - it was great fun to be creative and bring a new event to Springfield. Continued on page 32
South Siesta Key Beach renourishment to start
Atkins Report Big Pass Dredging
The county has secured all final permits, including a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and secured the contractor New Jersey-based Weeks Marine for $18.1 million. Weeks Marine was the sole bidder for the project, and the County will start the restoration in January and finish before sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1 and lasts through November. The final federal permit was issued following a lengthy delay due to unanticipated issues regarding a listed species. The potential stopover of the Rufa Red Knot during migration delayed the permitting process, and since spring the county had also been working to put specific safeguards in place to protect both the Red Knot and Loggerhead sea turtles.
Publishers Note: Recently we have heard so many news outlets talk briefly about the Atkins Report that was sent recently to the Board of County Commissioners. The report looks at the potential damage to Siesta Key, the Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and navigation through Big Sarasota Pass. Please keep yourself informed by reading the summary of their findings. The Atkins Report is a Peer review of the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) plan to dredge the Big Pass Shoal.
In March, county officials notified residents the scheduled start date for the project had been delayed because of the potential presence of the Red Knot, a threatened species protected by the Endangered Species Act in 2014. “The Red Knot is not very common in our area but it can potentially use our gulf shoreline during its trip,” Wreford told Siesta Sand in July. With final permits in hand, county officials were pushing for construction this winter. The construction bid was advertised in October, with bid opening scheduled for Nov. 10. The county did not know the final project costs until the proposals were received, according to what the county spokesman Jason Bartolone told Siesta Sand at the end of October. Continued on page 10
Executive Summary
The Lido Key Federal Shore Protection Project (Lido SPP) is a federally authorized Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction (HSDR) project proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with the City of Sarasota (City) as local sponsor. Atkins was tasked by Sarasota County, a key stakeholder, to
review elements of the Lido SPP specific to the potential for physical impacts to Ted Sperling Park, north Siesta Key and navigation through Big Sarasota Pass as documented by USACE studies and reports provided by the County. Reports supplied span approximately 15 years of significant effort by the USACE to assess feasibility and analyze several design alternatives. However, the reports provided do not always include input data (and metadata) used for analysis. This leaves question and uncertainty with respect to data quality, repeatability, and geographic coverage as well as model calibration, verification and results. The reports lack the supporting documentation necessary to confidently accept the conclusions. Continued on page 36
LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM
Meet Alex Ortega, general manager at Turtles Restaurant page
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LOCAL MAPS & INFORMATION
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941.349.0194 www.siestasand.net According to Joe McVey, store manager of the 7-Eleven store located in the Village at 5232 Ocean Blvd, this store was sold in December and will close January 3. At time of press the new owners have not made any public announcements as to future plans for this location. Siesta Sand also contacted the Sarasota County Appraiser’s office for more information regarding the transactions and was informed nothing has been filed in the public records. This 7-Eleven store was corporately owned.
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Coastal setback variance formally denied
The Sarasota County Commission cast a second vote Dec. 8 against an appeal of a county variance for 162 Beach Road, thus formalizing an earlier Oct. 14 denial of the petition. Ronald and Sania Allen submitted plans to build a 2,778-square-foot home at the
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7,429-square-foot property at 162 Beach Road. The location of the parcel is what was at the heart of the issue. The land at 162 beach Road has been submerged under water intermittently, during past decades, and the entire property is located seaward of the Gulf Beach Setback Line (GBSL). The Allen’s were seeking a coastal setback variance and a second, 4-foot street-yard variance so the structure could be built closer to the street. On Oct. 14, the County Commission denied the variances. Granting the variances and allowing the property owners to build the home at 162 beach Road would have been precedent setting. “That lot is not only about that lot”, Catherine Luckner, of SKA, told Siesta Sand previously, noting the 22 other properties located seaward of the coastal setback line.
Siesta Isle gets OK for tree improvements
The Siesta Isle neighborhood will be able to start landscaping improvements. That’s because the Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved an appeal of a county work-work order, thus allowing the neighborhood association to move ahead with its plans to plant trees at its entrances. The Siesta Isle Association was in limbo before the meeting. It had secured two $20,000 Neighborhood Initiatives grants from the county to cover approximately half the cost of improvements, that met Florida Friendly landscaping standards, to the subdivision’s entrances. However, the county asked the
association, to stop construction because it did not obtain a tree permit, needed to remove or alter trees in a public right of way. The improvement project will install 10 royal palms and other Florida Friendly plants at two of five Siesta Isle neighborhood entrances.
Siesta Key Breakfast meeting announced
The annual breakfast meeting for SKA will be held Saturday, March 5 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at St. Boniface Church on Siesta Key. The guest speakers will be County Commissioner Alan Maio and County Administrator Tom Harmer. The breakfast is free to all SKA members. The cost for an annual membership is $30.
Hammerhead shark spotted in Roberts Bay
Island resident Dave Thomas took a video of a 3-foot shark behind his house in the Grand Canal in November. A friend responded to his email with: “And here’s the kicker ... I just told my neighbor, Jim about seeing the shark. He is a boater and fishes frequently. Said that a week or so ago he was at the mouth of the Grand Canal, about half way out to Skier’s Island. He saw a hammerhead shark as big as his boat (8-10 feet). Said he thought it was a manatee at first, but when it rolled, he noticed the fin was as tall as his forearm. Needless to say, we probably won’t be water skiing there anymore.” Continued on page 7
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Siesta Key’s Best Kept Secret Celebrates 20 Years A visiting TV reporter once said that walking into the office of Incredible Adventures was a bit like going to see the Wizard in the “Wizard of Oz”. She was surprised to discover the headquarters of one of the world’s leading adventure companies was located in a small unmarked space above a Siesta Key real estate firm. This month marks the 20th year Incredible Adventures has operated from the same Siesta Key space, yet many are still surprised to find the company known worldwide for offering MiG fighter jet flights in Russia and great white shark dives in San Francisco is located here. The unusual company got its start in Sarasota back in 1993. Original owner Kent Ertugrul, a part-time Siesta resident at the time, was in Moscow interviewing computer programmers for his new software company when he met the neighbor of a Russian test pilot. The man offered to arrange a fighter jet flight for him. Ertugrul jumped at the chance to fly a legendary military jet and loved his MiG flight so much, he negotiated the rights to market the flights to others and returned to Sarasota to found MIGS etc. A small ad in the “Wall Street Journal” and a feature on “NBC’s Nightly News with Tom Brokaw” was all it took to get clients from around the world lining up to fly Russian fighter jets. Among the first to fly were a female investment banker from New York, a furniture dealer from Miami and a reporter from the “New York Times”. Word of the company’s success selling fighter jet flights quickly spread to representatives of the Russian Space Agency, who asked for the company’s help promoting their offerings. Like officials at the airbase, they saw selling space training as a means of obtaining additional funding for their operations. Within months, Incredible Adventures added zero-gravity flights aboard the Russian Space Agency’s IL-76
MDK weightless plane and handson cosmonaut training at the Yuri Gagarin Astronaut Training Center to its offerings. The opportunity to drive and fire Russian tanks and shoot Russian machine guns came next. Adventure after adventure followed, causing the company to quickly outgrow its original name. When ownership changed in 1996, MIGS etc. officially became Incredible Adventures. In terms of popularity, the company’s MiG flights continuously rank near the top. Russia is still the only place in the world where one can legally buy a supersonic ride in a fighter jet and Incredible Adventures remains the only non-Russian company authorized to offer the flying adventures. The company has arranged more than 2500 flights to date and has a full-time employee based in Russia. The flights take off from the Sokol Aircraft Factory in the Russian town of Nizhny Novgorod, where MiGs have been manufactured for more than 80 years. Incredible Adventures offers a choice of three different flight profiles but virtually everyone opts for the company’s high-altitude “edge of space” flight. Flyers climb so high the sky appears black above and blue below and one can begin to see the curvature of the earth. It’s the highest civilians can fly today. No pilot’s license or prior flying experience is required. Virtually any adult in reasonably good health can arrange a flight. Several clients have been in their upper 70’s. Although most of the company’s MiG flyers have been men, the airbase is “female friendly” and women are welcome. The Russian test pilots who accompany thrillseekers all speak English and a guide on the ground is always standing by, prepared to provide any necessary translation. Packages range in price from $18,000 to $26,000 and include the flight, plus any necessary training,
luxury hotel accommodations, tours, transfers and most meals. Edited video and professional photos are also included in every program. Other top-sellers are the company’s great white shark adventures and fantasy military adventures. The company offers shark diving in five different countries, including great white shark adventures in San Francisco and Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. No dive experience is required. Incredible Adventures makes use of floating cages and surfacesupplied air so that virtually anyone can get into the water with massive sharks. Currently, the company’s most popular military adventure is its Covert Ops fantasy spy camp near Miami. Real counter-terrorism training is provided by a veteran of one of the Israeli Defense Force’s most elite undercover units. The company just launched a similar military adventure in San Diego led by former US Navy SEALS. The company’s many adventures are frequently featured in sweepstakes and advertising promotions. Last year, Doritos filmed a commercial aboard one of the company’s tiger shark adventures in the Bahamas and Canon recently filmed a camera commercial featuring the company’s Florida Warbirds adventure and Sarasota’s Nik Wallenda. Corporate and group adventures also make up a significant portion of the company’s sales, as do extreme birthday and bachelor parties. Incredible Adventures has never seen a need for a sign outside, since few clients ever make their way to the company’s second floor office. There is also a concern that a sign would confuse people into thinking the company is a traditional travel agency. Customers find Incredible Adventures via the company’s high-traffic website, media coverage and word-ofmouth. Almost all adventure sales are made by telephone, email,
or online, where more than 2500 brochures are downloaded each week. The firm’s client list includes everyone from Hollywood celebrities to college professors. To date, very few of the company’s clients have lived in Sarasota. They anticipate seeing an increase in local business now that they offer several adventures within driving distance of their Siesta Key office. Pilots can now learn to fly a classic DC-3 aircraft in Punta Gorda or experience the weightlessness of space aboard a special zerogravity plane in St Petersburg. Their T-6 warbird adventure is based near Orlando and they offer several driving adventures near Gainesville. Soon, the company hopes to launch an extreme survival trekking adventure near Myakka State Park, lead by former Green Beret and TV survival expert Mykel Hawke. Much of the company’s business comes in the form of repeat sales. Employees are quick to warn that adrenaline is addictive. Some adventure alums line up to try any new adventure launched by Incredible Adventures. Others prefer to keep repeating the same adventure over and over. There’s a man from New York who has flown a MiG in Russia at least 13 times. He’s flown so many times, the company quit counting. One of the company’s most extreme adventures may be its Everest skydive in Nepal. For approximately $25,000 plus airfare, you can make a high altitude tandem skydive in front of the world’s tallest mountain. No prior
skydiving experience is needed. For those wanting to make a highaltitude leap closer to home, the company offers military-style HALO jumps near Memphis for $3695. If you’d like to learn more about Siesta Key’s top secret adventure company, you can visit www. incredible-adventures.com or call 800-644-7382.
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Prep and from Prep to Pantry, where he made salads and the like. Pretty soon Alex was promoted to Expeditor— the person who takes a plate from the Chef and dresses it up with appropriate side dishes. Alex never had the opportunity to go to Culinary School or to formally study English. He did, however, get his Food Manager Certification, and proudly showed me his most current certificate. “What does a Certified Professional Food Manager do?” I asked. “He knows temperatures, sanitizing, delivery,” responded Alex. “He knows everything there is to know about foods.” Alex went back to school at what was then known as VoTech. There, classes were conducted in Spanish as well as English. He learned the skills to become certified first as Cook, then as Sous-Chef, then as Chef, and finally as Kitchen Manager. The owners of Turtles believed in him. Seven or eight years ago they made Alex Ortega the General Manager. Of current owners Frank & Barbara Kelleher and Karen Flanagan, Alex has this to say: “I thank them so much for giving me the opportunity to become General Manager. The trust that they put in me—you just don’t see many people like that anymore.”
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By Diana Colson
Turtles Restaurant is located at the south end of Siesta Key on Little Sarasota Bay. It has been around since 1986, and customers enjoy great views of the water from anywhere inside the restaurant or outside on the deck. The General Manager at Turtles is a delightful guy by the name of Alex Ortega. His road to success is a fascinating one, for he has truly lived the American Dream. Alex Ortega was born near Aguascalientes in Central Mexico, the fifth in a line of seven children. He grew up on a small ranch complete with horses, chickens, a housewife mom, and a father who was a teacher. When he was eight, his father passed away, leaving a wife who had never worked to support the family. In addition to taking care of her offspring, Alex’s mom was given a job by the school board to help support the family. All seven children saw how hard their mother was working, and were inspired to do all that they could to help. In 1987—an era when green cards were not hard to come by— America beckoned as the land of promise. Alex decided to join his cousins who were working in the fields in Ruskin, Florida. He was fifteen years old. He spoke no English, but by keeping long, hard hours, he could earn sixty to seventy dollars a week. That would mean a lot to his mother back home. So, he went out every day very early in the morning to see who needed an extra worker. It was backbreaking work, but he was young and optimistic. At that time, one of his cousins was working at Chez Med, a restaurant near Turtles, since closed. His cousin invited Alex over and told him to apply at Turtles. Alex knew zero English, but dishes don’t talk much, so he applied for the job of dish washer. He was the first Spanish speaking person to work at Turtles, so when servers came into the kitchen to ask for a particular plate, they would have to pick up one to show him. As Alex looked around at the restaurant operation, he began to grow more and more ambitious. He moved from Dishwasher to
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As Alex moved into management, he brought in the only people he could fully trust—his family. “About twelve or thirteen years ago, my three brothers came here to work so that they could help the family. They went into restaurant business. When I became General Manager, I put them in charge of the kitchen. Cooking, working—it is an art. Julian is Kitchen Manager, Manuel is Sous-Chef, and Agapito is Cook. Whatever needs doing, they do it.” In 1991, Alex had gone back to Mexico to marry his childhood sweetheart, Irma, in a civil ceremony. At that time he was only nineteen. He went back to Mexico again a year later for the ceremonial wedding. Today, the couple has four children: Ezequiel, Sabastian, Maria and Pedro. Alex’s four brothers also live in Sarasota along with their families, and their mother and grand-mother often travel from Mexico to visit. “We believed in working hard, developing ourselves, paying our health insurance and living the American Dream,” Alex says with a grin. The brothers all work from forty to sixty-five hours a week doing whatever it is that the restaurant requires. Alex’s management team consists of Ken Idsardi, Amber Davis and himself. They handle the front of the house. His three brothers handle the back of the house. This cheerful, articulate, goodlooking guy has this to say about being in the restaurant business: “its fun. You meet a lot of people. It’s a great feeling. You get to meet people from many other states.” Turtles Restaurant is located at 8875 Midnight Pass Road. If you are traveling by boat or kayak, it is located at Marker 48 on the Intercoastal Waterway. Turtles offers Early Bird dinners from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. They also have Happy Hour, and Sunday Brunch. They do not take reservations, although they do have something called “preferred seating” for groups of 6 or more. Turtle’s phone number is (941) 346-2207. Stop in and say “Hi” to Alex Ortega. He’s a charmer—you’ll be glad you did!
The Sweet Shop USA brand of fine chocolates are available at Abel’s Ice Cream. Sweet Shop USA, celebrating 40 years of handmade chocolates, was founded in 1972 and is a familyowned chocolate manufacturer dedicated to preserving the craft of American handmade chocolates. Their 80,000 square foot factory makes Sweet Shop USA the largest handmade chocolate manufacturer in the country. They invest in people who take painstaking care and pay close attention to detail when handcrafting their gourmet chocolates, making each piece a unique work of art. Beginning at 5:00 a.m. daily, their staff begins mixing and beating truffle centers until the right consistency is achieved. The hand rolled centers are then immersed into individual beds of white, milk or dark chocolate coatings. The results is a truffle with unique texture, look and taste only hand-made products from can provide. Their quality handmade chocolates will accomplish certain requirements when tasted: * It should break down immediately, leaving no aftertaste * There should not be a waxy or grainy feel on the roof of your mouth * When you are finished with the piece, the taste in your mouth should not change EACH HANDCRAFTED PIECE IS TRULY AMAZING WITH EVERY SINGLE BITE.
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Perfect weather (Sunny 67°) on a perfect beach (Siesta Beach), the perfect balance for this year’s 39th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run. Nearly 600, mostly costumed, enthusiastic runners and walkers participated. Awards were presented to runners in multiple age categories. For the first time this year, an award was presented to the largest team participant. The run, presented by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources is also a sanctioned run of the Manasota Track Club. Participants could compete in a 5K timed run or, for the less serious, enjoy a casual 1 mile fun/run. Sara Reynolds, Ashley Reynolds (10), Ryan Mandia, Allison Laudenslager, Amanda Simon, Doug Laudenslager, Emma Reynolds (8) and Cole Laudenslager (10) uniquely dressed and all smiles before the 39th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on America’s No.1 Beach. The Laudenslager’s of Nokomis were participating for the very first time.
Aston Morrell (8) and brother, Dylan (11) of Englewood just before the start of the 1 mile Sandy Claws fun run. Both participated in several Summer Beach runs this year on spectacular Siesta Beach.
Hundreds of participants joyfully sprinting from the starting line of the 39th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run.
Natalie Richard (8) of Sarasota sprinting along the Siesta Beach shoreline toward the finish line of the 1 mile fun run. Natalie, competing for the second year, was the first female youth finisher this year.
ONE IN A MINION What are the odds that even Dave the Minion would participate in this year’s Sandy Claws Run on beautiful Siesta Beach?
Darrell Collins, Cassie Collins, Austin Collins, Amanda Marshall, Linda Collins, Gibson Collins (6), and Asher Collins (4) of Venice and Nokomis, moments before the start of the 1 mile fun run. All were first time participants except Linda and Gibson.
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Siesta Key Round-Up Be good to yourself Travel Light!
The Mail Pack Center of Siesta Key is starting its 20th season serving Siesta Key residents and visitors with all shipping, mailing, packaging, moving and all business service needs. “Be good to yourself, travel light” has been the motto of the MPCSK for many years. Besides shipping and packing, the store provides notary service, computer-time rental, scanning, forwarding services, mailbox rental, copies, scan and e-mail, laminating, sell postage stamps, and provide fax service. For Do-It-Yourself customers, they carry a complete line of packaging materials, including shipping boxes in dozens of sizes, photo mailers, envelopes, mailing tubes, packaging tapes, and cushioning materials. Large items are given custom handling, such as the provision of blanket wrap or custom cartons and crating. MAIL PACK CENTER OF SIESTA KEY specializes in the shipment of antiques, artwork, electronics, crystal, china and porcelain, Estate shipping. Call for a free estimate. “We ship by UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL trucking companies and also international shipping by POLONEZ PARCEL SERVICE out of Massachusetts. Goods are shipped by boat or air to Europe for very reasonable prices. It is very inexpensive compared to other ways of shipping: $2 or less per pound for shipping by sea, a little more for shipping by air,” says Jack, owner of Mail Pack Center. Happy New Year! From Hanna and Jack. Their mail center is located at 6547 Midnight Pass Road, the shop is open on MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and
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Association Meetings
Siesta Key Association monthly meeting is January 7. See the details of the meeting on page 18. The next Siesta Key Condo Council meeting is January 19. See the details of the meeting page 16.
Welcome Back Read SK Village news Blvd Buzz on page 20. Welcome Back Snowbirds
Following is a recap of what’s happened on Siesta Key while you were gone.
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Pastor Msgr. Joseph Stearns announced his retirement in February. His official retirement was March 1st. Msgr Stearns was the Pastor for the past seven years. Father Leo Smith who was assigned to assist at the Parish was appointed as Administrator of St. Finbarr Parish in Naples and was with St. Michaels for the past 15 months. The New Pastor was announced on October 18. The new pastor Reverend Michael Cannon assumed his new responsibilities on November 2. Father Cannon is a priest of the Diocese of Venice and was the Pastor of St. James Parish in Lake Placid.
New Boss on the Key
This past Spring Sgt. Scott O s b o r n e , w i t h t h e Sa r a s o t a County Sheriff’s Department, was reassigned from his duties at the Siesta Key Substation. His interim
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replacement was Deputy Chris Laster, a Mounted Patrol Officer. Wendy Rose, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department, said Sgt. Osborne was asked to move to cover patrol in the North Sarasota area, due to a vacancy left open by a retirement. “We have several new supervisors, and Sgt. Osborne is valued for experience and was willing to help us out,” she said. On September 18, Jason Mruczek became the new Siesta Substation sergeant. He had previously worked at the substation up until his promotion a few years ago and returned to fill the vacancy left by Sgt. Osborne.
Roundabout on the island?
Last spring the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) conducted a study for a possible change to the intersection of Midnight Pass and Beach Roads citing safety issues following a review of accidents that have occurred at these crossroads. There are three plans being contemplated; one of which includes the construction of a roundabout. The other two plans are to do nothing or add a true 90 degree right turn and eliminate the Yield sign. Siesta Sand published the accident report that FDOT used. The report goes back to 2006, covering a total of 23 documented accidents. Of all the accidents reported, (one not even in the intersection) four were documented as DUI, and seven as fled the scene. The rest were recorded as careless driving. The cost to convert the intersection to a roundabout is estimated to be around $2 million dollars. As of press, a decision has yet to be made.
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Siesta Key Round-Up Stickney Point Bridge repairs
In mid-April FDOT along with its contractor, Coastal Marine Construction Inc., began making improvements to the Stickney Point Bridge. Built in 1968, the Stickney Point Bridge is approaching the end of its original service life. While the bridge remains safe to traffic, repairs are necessary to extend the service life of the bridge another 10 years until a long-term solution is determined. Completion of the $5.3 million repair project is expected in early 2016. During construction, traffic will be shifted overnight to one lane on the bridge between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews work on the
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other lane. This will continue each night until repairs are complete. Additionally, extended bridge openings of up to 15 minutes will occur overnight while construction is underway. Bridge repairs include: concrete repairs throughout the bridge, seawall repairs, improvements to the control/bridge tender house, painting, mechanical and electrical component repairs, bridge deck and grating repairs and sidewalk improvements.
Siesta Key Business Community loses a true gentleman
Crescent Beach Grocery owners Nancy Connelly and Bill Singleton
have dedicated themselves to providing great products, great service and an interesting shopping experience to the residents and visitors of Siesta Key. A month after an article appeared highlighting Bill and Nancy, the business community was stunned to receive the news of Bill’s untimely passing on April 24.
New restaurant on the Key
In August, the owners of Javier’s Peruvian Restaurant, located in the Crescent Plaza just south of the Stickney Point Bridge, decided to retire and closed their restaurant. The Toasted Mango, a popular restaurant near downtown opened
up a second restaurant in the vacated location in August. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch daily from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Toasted Mango owners Kimberly Duffy and Sandi Wagner purchased the property from Javier’s, so they anticipate a lengthy stay.
Intersection change
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is considering some changes at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road. At the September SKA monthly meeting L.K. Nandam, District Traffic Operations Engineer and Michael
Kautz, Highway Safety Manager made an informal presentation. The officials wanted to start a discussion about the possibility of removing the right-turn merge lane from Stickney Point Road onto Midnight Pass Road. This change would create a more traditional intersection and rightturn movement. After the meeting, FDOT officials listened to the residents and business owners and will make modest changes to the intersection after Season. The merge lane will remain. The changes will create a true bike lane, raised area for traffic control and aligning the cross walk lines allowing better visibility for drivers.
Marina Jack comes to the Key
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News Up & Down the Trail By Roger Drouin City commission assigns BP funds to nine projects
Maio chosen as County Commission chair
Alan Maio, whose district represents Siesta Key, is the new chair of the County Commission. At its annual retreat, the Sarasota County Commission chose a new chair and vice chair. Maio, who represents district 4 and was formerly vice chair, was named the new chair. Commissioner Paul Caragiulo was selected as vice chair, and Charles Hines appointed chair pro tempore. Maio was elected to the County Commission in 2014 to fill the seat vacated by Nora Patterson who had to step down because of term limits. Maio’s previous community service includes positions on the Sarasota County Code Enforcement Board (198790), the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals (1990-94), the Sarasota County Planning Commission (1994-2000), the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (2000-06) and the Florida Regional Council Association (2005-06). According to a press release by Sarasota County, Maio attended Seton Hall University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. The county commissioner and his wife, Nancy, moved to Sarasota County 30 years ago, and reside in Nokomis. Maio has built two large restaurants, a large consulting business and a vacation rental business. “I’m honored that my colleagues have selected me as the chairman, and I look forward to the coming year,” said Maio.
The City Commission at its Dec. 7 meeting unanimously approved a resolution committing $2.1 million in settlement money from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The city assigned the settlement money to nine projects including: an investment in Housing First program aimed at helping the homeless, transit planning and several park improvements. The city also wants to set aside funding to draw up concepts for a pedestrian overpass across U.S. 41 along the city’s bayfront. The city is investing a halfmillion dollars into Housing First, a program that places chronically homeless individuals in permanent, subsidized residences. Other projects earmarked for BP settlement funds include $491,000 to perform a detailed study of a bus rapid transit system from the SarasotaBradenton International Airport to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and $450,000 in improvements to parks including, Payne Park, Fredd Atkins Park, Five Points Park, Fruitville and Pineapple parks, and the former police department site. The BP settlement compensates communities for the environmental and economic impacts caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
Rubio bringing campaign to Sarasota
Yet another face familiar to those who watch the national news is coming to Sarasota.
Senator Marco Rubio’s campaign is planning a Sarasota fundraiser in January. Rubio follows the visits by Republican candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson to Sarasota. The Sarasota HeraldTribune reports that Harry Walia, a Venice businessman who is volunteering with the Rubio campaign, said he has a firm date of Jan. 11 for the event but has not selected a venue yet. Rubio has climbed in the polls since earlier this summer, when his campaign called off a previously scheduled fundraiser event in Sarasota. Rubio’s backers in the Sarasota region had canceled that event after struggling to attract much interest. Since then he has surged in the polls while former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, his main opponent for the votes of establishment Republicans, has faded. Large donors have also come out in support of Rubio over the last month. Back in 2012, the Florida U.S. Senator signed copies of his memoir “An American Son,” also available in Spanish as “Un Hijo Americano,” at Books-A-Million.
National coverage
PBS News Hour ran a segment on Sarasota’s effort to address homelessness. An online transcript of the segment was assigned the headline: “Debate over how to treat the homeless simmers in Sarasota, as more cities crack down.” The news program took a comprehensive look at explaining the chronic homeless issue in Sarasota and how the City and county are grappling to address it. The segment mentioned a lawsuit against the city by the ACLU, and how two years ago, the city of Sarasota and the county agreed to build a new emergency shelter, but officials are now at odds about the size and location of any shelter. A PBS production crew was in Sarasota and spent hours with City Manager Tom Barwin, the city’s Homeless Outreach Team, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, and Michael Barfield, Vice President of the ACLU of Florida.
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City considers returning park benches
Four years after removing park benches, city commissioners unanimously voted Dec. 7 to explore the idea of reintroducing them. At the meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to explore putting benches back in the park, more than four years after the benches were removed from the downtown Sarasota park in response to complaints from downtown condominium residents who claimed homeless individuals and other people the residents described as “vagrants” were dominating the public seating. Commissioners on Monday discussed other changes, in addition to bringing back the benches. They heard from the city manager about preliminary talks with nearby Starbucks to set up a few tables and umbrellas in the park. They discussed how more recreational activity would curb some of the undesirable activities — such as the use of drugs or alcohol in the park — seen in the past and ensure residents and other park-goers feel safer. And they began to consider what the right balance of activity should be in the park. “Put the benches back in the park,” said Peter Fanning, the only speaker from the public at the meeting. Fanning spoke on behalf of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance Residents Committee and the Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association.
New restaurant coming to Main Street
A new kind of restaurant is coming to Main Street in spring of the new year. Pomona Bistro & Wine Bar owners Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes will open Lila, an affordable, organic and vegetablefocused restaurant, in late spring 2016. The restaurant will feature an open kitchen where patrons can watch chefs prepare their food. The restaurant will fill the
central Main Street space formerly occupied by the Bullet Hole, at 1576 Main Street, Sarasota.
Chamber names “Sarasota Tomorrow” executive
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announced Amy Farrington will fill the position of vice president for Public Policy and Sarasota Tomorrow Initiatives in January. The Chamber’s “Sarasota Tomorrow” is a multi-year initiative to reinvigorate the business climate; forge partnerships to focus community time, energy and resources; and provide enhanced business services to help local businesses provide better career opportunities for local residents. Farrington was most recently the director for Administration of Donor Relations at ShelterBox USA, where she provided organizational oversight of finances, human resources, donor relations and policy. Prior to ShelterBox, Farrington owned the local law firm Tuck Farrington, which provided legal advice and representation in the areas of elections, government, administration, legislation, notfor-profit governance, contracts and employment.
Longboat hires new assistant town manager
The town of Longboat Key has hired a new assistant town manager. Town Manager Dave Bullock has chosen Michael Hein as the new assistant town manager. Hein is an experienced public management professional who lives in Sarasota. Hein was the city manager of Tucson, Ariz. from 2005-2009 and most recently worked as the director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for Pima County in Arizona from 2009 until earlier this year. Hein was introduced to the town commission at its regular workshop Dec. 14 meeting.
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Senor Siesta Ceviche A very popular ceviche appetizer returns to Senor Siesta’s menu, reinspired by the Chef’s recent trip to Peru, celebrating simple (but wonderful) Andean culinary staples in its accompaniments. This particular ceviche, a whitefish, is marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice, red onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro and is served in a brine-rimmed martini glass on a chiffonade of romaine lettuce. To complement and contrast the mildly spicy citrusy taste of the fish are sweet potatoes, cancha, and choclo. The cancha, a crunchy toasted Andean chulpe corn, is dusted with salt and cayenne pepper and is somewhat similar to unpopped popcorn. The soft choclo is large-kernel white field corn which is starchier and less sweet than sweet corn. A small ramekin of a rocoto-based hot sauce is served for those who want a little more heat. The red rocoto pepper, pictured, is native to the highlands of Peru and somewhat peculiar for its black seeds and is similar in heat to a habenero. BuenProvecho
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In June, the South Siesta project got a needed financial boost when the legislature approved a $2.75 million state award for the project. The county, which originally requested $7 million in state funding, was still seeking additional state funding to defray costs. The project will add 690,000 cubic yards of sand to two miles of beach. It will buffer the eroded
shoreline that was initially nourished with a million cubic yards of sand in 2007. The 2007 renourishment was expected to protect the beach for 10 years. Most property owners support the project and the assessment, even though the tax will be 80 percent higher than the first one, said Matt Osterhoudt back in October, senior manager of Sarasota County’s Planning
and Development Services Department. On December 9 the BCC unanimously approved the renourishment project, The BCC also created a special taxing district for property owners in the affected area. The tax assessment will generate roughly $3.5 million by the time it ends in 2023. The new assessment will start in 2017.
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Notes from the Island Fishmonger Happy New Year & Welcome to 2016! I hope for nothing but a healthy and happy year for us all. The New Year inspires many of us to make resolutions to set new goals and improve on our flaws. I have never been a big fan of the New Year’s resolution because I’ve never seriously stuck to my plan. The way I see it, if you need a change in your life, every day is a good day to make that change. Even though I’m not a big fan of it, every year I (as many others) set one realistic and attainable goal that will have beneficial health and financial results and always look forward to feeling the gratification of obtaining my goal (when I actually stick to it and obtain it!). This year I’m sure I will stick to my plan because this year my New Year’s Resolution is.....wait for it...... to eat more soup! Not just any soup but healthy, inexpensive, delicious, hearty soups that are packed with fresh seafood and vegetables in every bite. What could go wrong? This time of year I think a lot about soup. You know, chilis, Cajun gumbos and jambalayas, clam chowders,
clear fish chowders, seafood stews and my favorite, cioppino. These cooler months produce great soup eating weather to make you feel warm and comfortable on the inside. To me that is the definition of comfort food. Chowder is a seafood or vegetable stew often served with milk or heavy cream, a tomato base or a simple fish or vegetable stock. Following are some primary variants and different style of chowders. New England clam chowder is a milk or cream based chowder and is traditionally of a thicker consistency and commonly made with chopped potatoes, celery, onions, and chopped clams. I make a similar version only I add bacon for flavor, corn for some color and chopped carrots for the crunch. Serve with oyster crackers, green onion garnish and hot sauce. Of all the chowders,Manhattan clam chowder always seems to get a bad rap. Either you love it or you hate it. Apparently baseball is not the only rival between Boston and New York as this tomato based chowder is not only shunned in Boston but in 1939 a bill was
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By Scott Dolan, Big Water Fish Market, 6641 Midnight Pass, Siesta Key, 941-554-8181 introduced in the Maine legislature making chowders with tomatoes illegal. Personally I prefer a red based chowder over a cream based any day. They are much healthier as the cream adds many calories and you have many more options of ways to flavor and thicken. Clear chowder is a chowder made strictly with a clear fish stock, fresh herbs, vegetables and some kind of a local fresh whitefish. Here in Florida we use Grouper. Cioppino and tomato based fish stews are my favorites. Cioppino is an Italian-American dish originating in San Francisco, CA. Cioppino supposedly originated on Italian fishing boats in the 1800’s. This stew was made on the boats while out at sea for the fishermen to eat. The name Cioppino means “to chop” referring to the process of making the stew by chopping up various leftovers of the day’s catch. In the upcoming winter and spring months look for all these stews and chowders at your Big Water Fish Market and feel free to call us ahead of time to make a special batch just for you and your family/friends.
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• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 10 peeled and seeded Roma tomatoes cut into chunks (or you can use 1 can of diced tomatoes) • 4 crushed and diced garlic gloves • 2 large Bay leaves • 2 stalks chopped celery • 1 whole diced onion • Fresh or dried thyme, oregano, parsley and/or Italian seasoning • 2 quarts of fish stock (homemade or buy from Big Water Fish Market or bouillon cubes are always a good substitute) • 8 chopped red skin potatoes • 2 peeled and chopped carrots • 1 pound of Grouper skinned, deboned and cut into thick cubes • 16 Shrimp, peeled and deveined • 16 medium sized Scallops • 12 Florida Clams • 12 Florida Mussels I usually start off by heating the oil in a sauce pan. Sauté bay leaves, chopped garlic, chopped onion, chopped celery and fresh tomatoes for about 5 minutes. Stir and when the tomatoes begin to soften add fresh herbs and lightly salt & pepper (I like to layer my soups with a light seasoning each time you add more ingredients opposed to adding all
your seasoning at one time. Just be careful not to add too much salt as some seafood like Clams will add a salty brine to the mix and taste as you go). Add your fish stock and bring to a boil. Add your potatoes and carrots and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are forktender. Now you add your fish and clams. When the clams open you add your shrimp and mussels and stir gently and cook for 2 minutes then turn off and serve with red or white wine. You can cook the soup base longer if you wish but do not overcook the seafood. By making a few changes such as leaving out the potatoes & carrots and using less tomatoes you will then have a version of cioppino or add more seafood totaling 7 different kinds of seafood (Fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, crab, scallops, and octopus) and you have a version of “The dish of 7 fish” stew that is a Friday tradition for many until Easter. These are available at BWFM for special orders with a 24 hour notice. Know our soup of the day by following us on Facebook or by signing up for our weekly e-mail at www.bigwaterfishmarket.com. Live well...Eat fish
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Off Islands Hunting Season opens in January
No, all the bears on Longboat Key were shot many years ago and no Key Deer have been seen in living memory. And of course we know it would be so politically incorrect to go open season on the Manatees that we won’t even think of going there. So yes, it is time to go after those pesky, persnickety, persistently pernicious peafowl, the peacocks. Yes, it is time for them to go. Of course, that is what they said back in 2009, the last time they brought out the big artillery. This time around they probably will use Nuisance Wildlife Removal, the same company they used back then.
The plan is to liberally feed the peacocks during the holiday season (you might have had turkey or goose for Christmas dinner and, if you didn’t have it this year, you’ve missed your chance to have roast peacock. When the new year starts (and the birds are suitable hungover) they will start closing the gates on the feeding areas and, voilà, all the peacocks and peafowl will be trapped. Well, not quite every one. First of all, they are going to leave 12 colorful peacocks, in all their male splendor, to placate the tourists. Secondly, they don’t actually expect to catch every single bird during the beginning phase of Operation Gotcha. The setup and first 10 caught will set LBK back about $2,000. After that it will be $150 per head - don’t worry, the living, breathing body, wings and feet will still be attached. If the trappers can’t catch all of the fowl by simply leaving kernels of corn on the ground they will be getting about $275 each to taser them out of the trees. Somehow, back in 2013, a clairvoyant peacock, peahen and two young ones got wind of the
By Rodger Skidmore coming onslaught and migrated to the Indian Shores section of Sarasota, just across the bay. Lacking any tight immigration policy, the neighborhood welcomed these strange birds with open wings, and the settlement has since prospered. But at $275 per beak, the trappers, or some wily sub-contractors, might try to do a snatch and grab to take them, and their descendants, back across the bay. But what we all need to do is mark January 1st, 2021 on our calendars, and in 2021 google Peacocks Longboat Key - to see how many are there five years from now.
Just one shade of Red at Christmas
No, not the controversial Starbucks holiday red latte cup, but the shade of red associated with Red Tide. It came to LBK canals and its effects stay on as the algae bloom has been floating silently up and down our gulf coast for quite some time now. The problem is that while the bloom floats away, the dead fish don’t. They tend to linger until they are scooped up and taken to a Bradenton landfill. The Snowbirds love this extended hot weather but the side effect is the red tide. Hopefully our traditional cold snaps will break the heat long enough to sink the algae - at least until next summer.
In my - but not in my backyard
The beach along Longboat Key is being re-nourished. Again. To the tune of about $11 million. Not wanting to spoil the Snowbird Season, the spreading of the sand will start later this year, in April. This time the sand is not being brought in by tube from further out in the gulf or by barge from further along the coast, but by truck from a site of good sand somewhat inland. As with all such projects most people want it to be at the lowest cost and done as quickly as possible. That is just not going to happen. Among other places, the sand is going to be placed in front of the Bay Isles Beach Club. Hooray,
say the members of the Bay Isles Beach Club, including Fairway Bay resident Peter Kasden and Bay Isles resident Madelyn Spoll. Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock asked the Bay Isles Beach Club membership if the dump trucks could enter through their club entrance to dump sand in front of their club and the members said NO. LBK officials mentioned that in doing so they knew they would have to tear up the road and remove some bushes, but would re-landscape the area and put in a brand new road to replace the old one. The reason for doing so was to save entering the beach further to the south and having to transfer the sand from the big trucks to smaller ones and then ferrying it along the beach. Using the club entrance would save the double handling of 200,000 cubic yards of sand. “.... no.....no one wants this”, said Peter Kasden, who did want the sand. “If they go” another way “our pavilion, bathrooms and barbecues can still be used” by our members, said Madelyn Spoil (she spells it Spoll). The end result will be a lovelier beach for everyone on the Key. It will just take a little longer and cost a bit more.
A Lovely Afternoon or Evening
The Longboat Café at Whitney Beach Plaza is joining the Bayou Tavern in having outdoor dining. Both restaurants are located near Bishops bayou, an arm of Sarasota Bay. Nothing can quite compare with a soft breeze caressing your arm while lifting a fork to your mouth or a glass of wine to your lips. An extra attraction is that the Longboat Key Historical Society is just up the street from both restaurants. And the Longboat Key Center for the Arts is just across the bayou, although the better way to get there is just five minutes by car - go north one block on Gulf of Mexico Drive, turn right and follow the signs. Or, to make things even better, turn left and you’ll find yourself at an entrance to the public beach right on the real Gulf of Mexico.
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From Protecting America from Killer Fruits and Vegetables to Banishing the Homeless from the Streets of Downtown Sarasota
41. “Watch out For Automobiles.” Good advice. For all of us, but especially for cyclists of either the leather or Lycra variety.
Immigration Policy from The Produce Aisle
Musical Chairs in Sarasota
A relative recently returning from abroad mentioned her travails getting through customs after inadvertently attempting to bring a foreign born apple into the country. Suffice to say, the apple was not granted entry. Poor thing. You know our priorities as a nation are skewed when fruits and vegetables have a harder time crossing our borders than humans.
Parking 101
According to the folks at the American Automobile Association (AAA), 74 percent of U.S. drivers don’t have a clue when it comes to proper parking procedures. And the group isn’t talking just about high-end maneuvers like parallel parking, or even simply staying within the lines – a challenge for many in these parts. No, they’re referring to the basic principle of how you approach a conventional spot like those found in any standard suburban shopping center or mall. The offense? Pulling straight in. That’s right. According to AAA, for safety and convenience sake, drivers should back in, not pull in front bumper first. Who knew? Apparently only 26 percent of us. But perhaps the auto club researchers need to make a road trip to Sarasota. As reported previously in this space, in some city of Sarasota owned lots, backing in will get you a ticket. Seems the folks in blue here are thinking about convenience too... their own. With tags only on the back of vehicles, they can’t use their fancy high-tech tag scanners when drivers follow the auto club’s advice. So while AAA likes to advertise how their services can save you money, following it around here might just set you back a few bucks.
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A twist on the familiar “Watch Out For Motorcycles” bumper sticker spotted recently on U.S.
First there were parking meters downtown. Then there were none. Once upon a time there were places to sit and relax at fivepoint park downtown. Then there were none. Now word has it the benches are coming back. Which may be more than can be said for members of the city commission who are about as steadfast in their policy directions as a mobile home lifted skyward in a tornado. Expect more musical chairs in the next election.
The Big Short?
One of my father-in-law’s favorite sayings was “change is instantaneous.” The hard truth in that nugget was learned recently by the formerly high-flying fastfood chain Chipotle when its stock plunged nearly 30 percent in the aftermath of E.coli cases on the west coast linked to several of its restaurants and shortly thereafter an outbreak of Nolovirus among patrons of one of its Boston area outlets. The meteoric rise of the company’s stock price over the last few years – to a high north of $737 per share – was fueled by the careful cultivation of an image that sought to make customers especially millennials - feel good about the food they were eating by assuring them of the company’s humane treatment of the chickens, pigs and cows providing the animal protein in its offerings, and also that no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were among the range of produce they used. But of course, none of this matters if traces of the ‘organic’ fertilizers used to grow your ‘organic’ vegetables make it into the final product served up for your customers, landing them on their commodes for the better part of a weekend, or worse, in a hospital. All of which proves the wisdom found in another worthy saying Chipotle might want to consider borrowing from the medical professionals some of their patrons have had to seek out: ”First, do no harm.”
Myopic Vision when it comes to Homeless Issue?
City Manager Tom Barwin commented in the local media recently about the County’s proposed plans to build a comeas-you are shelter just outside the city limits near Myrtle Street, instead of somewhere, far, far away as preferred by Barwin and the city commission he reports to: “The city of Sarasota represents maybe five percent of the county’s territory. Why would they want to locate a shelter up here when there is 95 percent of the county they could use?” he asked. Why? Because near downtown is where the vast majority of the chronically homeless population is, and more significantly where they want to be. The inconvenient truth is that while homelessness exists throughout the county, the most visible face of it is in the urban areas of the city of Sarasota. Those wanting to free themselves from its grip will accept honest efforts of help wherever that help is offered... be it in downtown Sarasota, on Cattlemen Road or in Venice. But the chronically homeless who see the matter as a lifestyle choice or those with mental health issues and are -– as a consequence – even more difficult to reach will – like the rest of us – seek out convenience in their everyday routines. And the unfortunate reality for the city of Sarasota is that many find that convenience downtown with easy access to food, shelter and places to panhandle. If the shelter is any distance from town, few among the chronically homeless population delivered to its doors will likely voluntarily remain to take advantage of services offered to help get them get off the streets. In the meantime, taxpayers will have to absorb the costs in transportation charges and added man hours involved in moving them from where they are now (the city) to some farflung shelter ten, 20 or 30 miles away. They will return to where they find happiness and convenience, just like the rest of us.
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Siesta Key Chamber Holiday Dinner was held December 8, at Mattison’s 41 Pictured is Chamber Staff. In first row: Desiree Hanright and Mia Leone. Back row: Marti Maxim; Alana Tomaso, current Chair for the Board of Directors and Kay Kouvatsos, Board member & co-owner of Village Cafe
Left: Christina, Caroline from Toronto, Canada. Right: Scott, Haley from Tampa.
Siesta Key Round-Up The Pub received a new coat of paint, new roof, flooring, chairs, tables and a new Tiki roof. At the Marina, Bayfront Excursions plans are underway to renovate structures, boat racks, amenities, adding boats to the rental fleet with new services, including personal watercraft rentals. The real focus will be making Bayfront Excursions a top-notch haul-out facility. The location will have the capability of pulling boats up to 60-feet-long out of the water for repairs and maintenance.
Park Renamed
The transition from “Bay Island Park” to “Nora Patterson Bay Island Park” is now complete. At a dedication ceremony Sept. 18, the just-recently improved park was renamed in honor of former Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson. The dedication celebrated the renaming of the park, along with the completion of improvements at the park, which
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included the construction of a new sea wall and installation of new benches, fishing rails, signage and other improvements. “We’re honored to rename this beautiful facility after Nora Patterson, a retired beloved commissioner and excellent steward of public lands,” said Carolyn Brown, director of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. “We’re also happy to unveil this newly improved park to the community, who are certain to enjoy this little piece of waterfront paradise. “Nora Patterson Bay Island Park is regularly used for recreational fishing, as a temporary landing spot for recreational boaters and an ideal place to take in great views of beautiful Sarasota Bay. Nora Patterson served as a Sarasota County Commissioner for 16 years as the commissioner for District 4. Long an advocate for public water access, Patterson said she was honored to have the park named after her. The current
Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to rename the park after her in May.
Siesta Key Marina under new ownership
Throughout the more than 50 years the Siesta Key Marina has been in business, it has remained a favorite spot for both visitors and locals to store and rent boats for a day out on the water. But the new owners of the 3 1/2-acre property hope to turn it into much more than that. On November 10, Andy Eggebrecht, Maurice Dentici and their families took over ownership of the marina, and considering their backgrounds, it should come as no surprise that they have already started the process of expanding the business. The Dentici family owns the five area Rico’s restaurants, while the Eggebrechts own Andros Boatworks, which designs and builds custom hybrid / bay and offshore fishing boats.
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Siesta Key Association Meeting Notes By Diana Colson
Michael Shay called the meeting to order. November Minutes were approved.
COMMUNITY REPORTS: Sheriff’s Office
• Sgt. Jason Mruczek said it has been a quiet month with not much happening. A lady in the audience asked for clarification of the law governing excessive noise. She said vacationing neighbors had been causing considerable commotion in the wee hours of the morning, and threatened her when she asked that they quiet down. Sgt. Mruczek told her to call 316-1201, the nonemergency number. • Michael Shay thanked the Sheriff’s Office for helping push SKA’s float—a 1972 fire truck— off the road when it broke down during the Light Up the Village Parade. • Joe Volpe presented Lt. Casper with check for $250 from the SKA for the Sheriff’s fund for needy families. The Sheriff’s Office provides a Christmas tree with all the lights and decorations to a needy family that they have vetted.
MAIN SPEAKER — Ben Quartermaine, P.E., Sarasota Couty Public Utilities Stormwater Engineer
His subject was the Stormwater Drainage Project at Ocean/Higel. • Commissioner Mayo introduced the speaker. Using maps, Ben Quartermaine explained that the system originally drained into the lake and then out to the Gulf. However, shifting sands have shut off that drainage. There is no public access to the Gulf via this route. • Sarasota County Public Utilities (SCPU) wants to reroute some of the drainage into the Grand Canal. They would like to pipe the ditch along Ocean Blvd and also along Higel so that more storm water drains into the Grand Canal. • The project is currently in the design and permitting stage. In order for the permit to go forward, SCPU must address water quality being dumped into the Grand Canal. • Traffic is a big issue. When
and how to do the work without obstructing traffic. SCPU would only be allowed to work during specific times of the day so as not to conflict with school pickup schedule at ODA. There is no chance this will happen before next summer. The contingency plan is to have a pump system if needed. • The East side of Higel is designed to drain into the Grand Canal. The West side of Higel and Ocean was not originally designed to drain into the Grand Canal. • A resident expressed concern about the current drainage pattern, citing flooding on his street. Quartermaine offered to work with that resident to investigate the situation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Membership Drive:
• Beverly Arias said the Drive had started for 2016. Deet Jonker reminded everyone that it saves time and money if members join on-line instead of by mail. Go to www.SiestaKeyAssociation. com to join. The fee is $30. The more members SKA has, the more attention they will get from local government.
Beach Garbage Bag Project:
• Michael Shay said SKA has permission from the County for a pilot program to provide a dispenser with bags at one of the beach entrances. The idea is to remove trash from the beach. The motto is: ENJOY IT/REMOVE IT. A poster has been designed depicting a picnic basket under the words ENJOY IT, and a garbage bag under the words REMOVE IT. • Roundabout Proposal at Beach Rd. & Midnight Pass: it appears this project has been shelved. All changes requested by SKA have been incorporated.
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• Catherine Luckner said at this point in time there is nothing scheduled. The Army Corps of Engineers and the DEP are still studying the Atkins Report. It will be at least 2017 before Army Corps can take any action. Commissioner Mayo restated that he would not vote for anything harmful to Siesta Key, but would, however, work to get some sand for Lido.
• Joyce Kouba introduced Daniel Lundy, the new SKA Director.
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• Siesta Key Focus Group: Michael Shay was delighted with the group’s first meeting. There were 10 participants, 6 of whom were SKA members. They brainstormed for two hours, and will share their recommendations at a later date.
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NOTICE MEETING Speaker: Atty.-Daniel J. Lobeck
SPEAKER: Alan Maio, Commissioner The Law Offices of Lobeck & Hanson Sarasota County Board of Commissioners Topic:
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The Panini Place The Panini Place opened in the Village on November 6. In a way, the owners have been preparing for this all of their lives. John and Kathy Mongiello moved to the Gulf Coast from New York and New Jersey. John’s grandfather and father invented a unique and patented ways to produce the best cheese. As evidence, John’s brother A.K.A. “The Big Cheese” runs Fomaggio Cheese and is a perennial Gold Medal Winner in the Wisconsin Cheese Maker’s Association’s World Cheese Competition; www.formaggiocheese.com/ live/history. John and Kathy have owned cheese stores and panini shops in the northeast and have taken full advantage of the Mongiello family’s innovative products. Patrick Burke and Heide Crino came to Sarasota from Denver, Colorado where Burke founded Prost Brewery; www.prostbrewing. com. Prost was so dedicated to making the best traditional German Lagers that they purchased a 50 year old, 60 barrel, copper brew house in Breitengüßbach, Germany and shipped it back to Denver. Like Formaggio, Prost Brewing has been the gold medal winner on many occasions with their Hefewisen, Pilsner and Alt beers. The Panini Place brings the best the owners have to offer at 5204 Ocean Blvd., in the form of a simple but delicious menu consisting of eight fresh pressed Paninis and great lager beers.
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A Little Quirky and a Break from the Norm Happy New Year and welcome to 2016! If you want to create lasting, real change in your life it is sure to be an amazing year here on Siesta Key because we are now open for business. SK Island Wellness is here to amaze our clients and patients as we are very different from what most might expect when they think of a Wellness Center...and that’s just how we like it. By embracing the relaxing, almost rejuvenating energy surrounding our island combined with our vitalistic view of the human body, mind and spirit our center was created to impact as well as improve the lives of all who live in and visit our little piece of paradise. How do we do this? By addressing the 3 facets of life through Chiropractic, Personal Training, Massage, Essential Oils, and Detox. First we focus on the Body. There are some things in life that there simply is not a pill for or that cannot be approached with a mechanistic view of fixing one part without engaging a person as a whole. We have found that when an individual is ill it can drastically affect quality of life and to regain clarity this must first be addressed. Changes in all areas from relationships to income leave most feeling like their life has been turned upside down. Our approach is to address the root cause of the ailment thus causing a ripple effect. Through the modalities at our disposal we treat the whole person, creating each treatment plan specific to the needs and desires of that person. Once they have a firm foundation of well-being it is truly amazing to see how someone who may have felt lost or powerless just months before now thrive living an abundant and prosperous life. Second and sometimes less understood comes the Mind. What good is full immersion into an environment completely committed to getting and keeping
one well without empowering each person to take control of their own health? It is well known through research today that in order to create true lasting change in the way we see, identify with and allow challenges to impact our lives we must change how a person thinks. To accomplish this at SK Island Wellness we host workshops free to our clients, patients, and the public to do just that. With topics ranging from time management, nutrition, prosperity mindset, to essential oils we work to give attendees the powerful tools that will aid them in taking back control of their own lives. Finally we address the Spiritual aspect. Our office is what we like to call a “No Wake Zone”. We go to great lengths to create the island atmosphere in our office so that visitors feel a sense of peace and calming, leaving the pressures of day to day life at the door. With the hustle and bustle of daily life and the surge of technology, we see it more now than ever before; people are searching for ways to reconnect with themselves and source. To do this individuals need a place where they can feel safe, positive encouragement, guidance, and openness. What sets us apart here at SK Island Wellness is being that beacon for those here on Siesta Key. One powerful way we are able to help those in our community is through the amazing emotionally healing properties of essential oils. The natural chemical constituents found in essential oils help to unlock emotions so that the true expression of whom we are as individuals can flow out. It should be obvious by now that our office is not for everyone but we would encourage you, if something in this article stood out to you or rang true to how you feel and the direction your life is headed, don’t hesitate to come see our new location. One step into
our office will give you that inner feeling letting you know that this is what I’ve been waiting for, this is where I’m being lead, and this is where I belong. We are here for you and your family when you are ready to say it has been too long… the time for change is now.
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Siesta Harbor held their Annual Siesta Harbor Light Extravaganza event on Siesta Key, Friday, Dec 11 Residents voted for best decorated boat and best decorated Lanai The 5th Annual contest was comprised of Siesta Harbor and Pompano residents who decorated their boats and lanais along the canal. The evening began with refreshments in the clubhouse before a stroll to view and vote on the decorations. Residents enjoyed dancing in the clubhouse with a DJ as votes were tallied. The winning lanai was decorated with over 60 lit lighthouses.
Sheriff’s Report 11/21/15 Petit Theft 900 Block Seaside Drive A woman advised that the battery from their Ranger four-wheeler is missing. The four–wheeler is usually kept out on the beach. She stated that sometime during the night, an unknown suspect took the battery. Its estimated value is $150. There was no video surveillance of the area where the four-wheeler was located.
11/25/15 Burglary – Vehicle 1000 Block Portofino Drive A woman reported an unknown person had burglarized her unlocked vehicle during the night. She advised she usually locks the vehicle. Two gift cards were stolen from the center console, while two other gift cards were not taken. A $20 bill was also taken.
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11/25/15 Burglary- Vehicle 1000 Block Portofino Drive A man reported his unlocked car was burglarized during the night while it was parked at his condominium. He stated nothing was stolen but the contents of his glove box were scattered. There were no suspects.
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11/28/15 Battery 8000 Block Midnight Pass Rd An officer was dispatched to investigate a battery. He made contact with a Sarasota County employee who is responsible for cleaning the campground. The employee stated he had shut down the bathrooms for cleaning when a woman wanting to take a shower approached him. The employee said she became agitated and yelled at him for closing the restrooms. She started taking pictures of the employee while continuing to yell at him. The man stated he took his phone out to take pictures of her when she knocked his phone out of his hand. Then, he stated, he shoved her away with an open hand to her shoulder area. According to the man, that was the end of the altercation and the parties separated. The officer made contact with the woman concerning the incident. She claimed that the employee became rude when she asked him when the bathrooms would be reopened. She said she felt intimidated by the man so she left and came back with her husband. She admitted to grabbing
vehicle has laser cut keys not easily replicated. The car is financed but she is current with the payments. There is no suspect and the woman does not have family members with access to the vehicle.
the employee’s cell phone while he was holding it. She also stated that he hit her with a broom or mop, although she was not sure where on her back she was hit or how many times. She did not claim to have sustained any injuries. There were no independent witnesses to the incident. The officer determined that the woman was the primary aggressor in the physical altercation. The man stated he did not wish to press charges for battery and signed a waiver of prosecution. The man also did not want to take the time to complete a witness statement. 11/28/15 Stolen Vehicle 5000 Block Sandy Cove Ave Two men reported their boat was stolen during the night. They explained they had been on the boat the previous night before docking the boat and raising it on the lift. Both parties remembered hearing loud noises at around two in the morning. Shortly after hearing the noises, they looked outside and saw that the boat was gone. The men advised that the keys were not with or near the boat. They believe the boat had been towed away by another boat. It was described as Century, 18 foot, white, center console, outboard 150hp Yamaha. 12/1/15 Stolen Vehicle 5000 Block Midnight Pass Rd. A woman reported her 2011 Buick 4-door was stolen from her driveway. She awoke in the night at approximately 1:50 a.m. and saw her vehicle driving away with a dark colored truck. The woman has had other recent incidents involving her vehicle, including the theft of a laptop from her front seat. She stated the car had been locked and still had her keys on hand while talking with the officer. She stated she had lost her original set of keys some time ago and wasn’t sure where they wound up. Her
12/6/15 Battery 200 Block Canal Rd The loss prevention employee at a village market called the sheriff’s office to report a disturbance. The man reported that there were several subjects in front of the business that were highly intoxicated. Two unknown females began to vomit on the sidewalk in front of the business. The employee asked the women to leave the area since he would be the one cleaning up the vomit. A verbal altercation ensued between the females and the employee. Three men began to argue with the employee. One of them pushed him, almost causing him to fall to the ground. They exchanged a few curse words before the men left and the employee called authorities. The employee did not want to press battery charges and only wanted the subjects to stay away from the property. The video of the incident was consistent with the man’s statement. Deputies were able to locate the suspects in front of a village restaurant. All subjects were intoxicated and agitated about the situation. They were given trespass warnings and understood the consequences should they decide to return to the market. 12/8/15 Burglary- Vehicle Public Beach A man watching the sunset with two friends reported a theft. While his car was parked in the public lot, an unknown subject took credit cards out of a purse that was secured in the trunk. The man explained that as they were driving home from the beach, one of his friends got a call from her bank stating that her card was being used fraudulently. When they arrived home the ladies both checked their purses and found all the contents (including cash) to be present, except for the credit cards. The man was certain the car was secure after it was parked at the beach. There was no damage to the vehicle. It was unclear how the suspects were able to access the trunk.
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Kaitlyn & Christian Altamirano Beach Wedding
A PERFECT WEDDING RECIPE Add a perfect couple in love, to a perfect beach, mix in a light Gulf breeze and an ideal temperature and what do you get; a perfect wedding. That was the setting as Kaitlyn Walls of Tampa married Christian Altamirano, of Long Island, New York along the shoreline of fabulous Siesta Key. They were surrounded by family and close friends during a special intimate ceremony. This amazing couple first met in a photo class when they were high school seniors. They lost track of one another, but two years later they reconnected and went to IHOP on their first date. Kaitlyn explained, “We both had just turned 20, had minimum wage paying jobs, and Christians’ son was a few months old, so at the time it’s about the nicest place we could afford.” Kaitlyn fell in love with Christian once she realized how happy he made her feel and the freedom he gave her to be herself. Christian related, “I realized Kaitlyn was the one when she loved me regardless of my weaknesses.” Kaitlyn and Christian stay very busy working and happily raising their 2 boys, Christian Jr. (5) and Ezekiel (4). Both working in Tampa, Kaitlyn is a Certified Paraoptometric Technician at St. Lucy’s Vision Center and Christian is an overnight Manager at a BJ’s Wholesale Club. Since the beach is a very special place to both of them Christian said, “Siesta Key Beach was exactly what we were looking for for our wedding location.” Not long after the wedding Kaitlyn and Christian were off to spend their fabulous honeymoon surrounded by mountains and nature in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Kaitlyn and Christian’s wedding coordinator was Siesta Key Events. 941-456-WEDS, www.siestakeyevents.com
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Mount ‘N Repair returns to the Key
They’re Baack… When longtime business owners, David “Mort” Mortimer and wife Kathy were told their landlord had no plans to renew their lease, they were surprised and angry. Having operated their jewelry sales and repair business out of that same location for 22 years they wondered how they could maintain that same level of success off the Key. Their plan to move to Bee Ridge Road, in the Centergate Plaza, fell short after a series of problems with the potential new landlord, so the Mortimers decided the Key is where they needed to be. The new location for Mount ‘N Repair will open January 2 in the Siesta Center, in the former Sheriff’s substation site. The new address is 5105 Ocean Blvd. you can still call their existing number 941-346-7218. Their hours will be Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can follow them on facebook: Mount ‘N Repair Siesta Key Sarasota.
Studio Rubylake has moved
Studio Rubylake is now located in the Siesta Center, 5111 Ocean Blvd Suite B. In addition to offering Pilates, Sunset Fusion, Erotica Fitness, and Zumba, they offer doTERRA essential oils and Younique skincare products. You can check out their website at: www.studiorubylake.com for class offerings or call at 941-404-0460.
New business opens in the Village
Mark Toomey, owner of Robin Hood Rentals opened his 4th business in the Village on Dec 18. The new shop, located at 5263 Ocean Blvd, opened in the former Siesta Key University location, next to the Bead Shack. Siesta Kids is geared specifically to the young crowd and is the only kids store on the island. This bright and fun store is stocked with apparel for children of all ages from onesies, t-shirts, hoodies, to hats and fashionable accessories. It also sells games, gifts and souvenirs and even offers fashionable “Glitter Tattoos” for the little adventurous ones. The store is the brainchild of Mark Toomey who owns Robin Hood Rentals and Island Styles in the Village. Hours are 9am – 10pm seven days a week.
New Banners to hang in the Village
The SKVA Board approved new banners to hang off the lights in the Village at the December open meeting. The banners will replace the current banners in January.
February Craft Fair in the Village
The Siesta Key Village Association has announced the dates for the popular Craft Fair that kicks off the busiest time on the island in Season. The dates are February 27th and 28th, 2016. Howard Allen will continue to host the Craft Fair.
Siesta Fiesta will continue
The Siesta Fiesta will continue in 2016 with a few changes. Ocean Blvd will not be closed to car traffic, as was done in past years. The setup for vendors will mirror February’s Craft Fair, with booths lining the sidewalks. This change is a result of complaints received from area businesses objecting to the signs posted stating Ocean Blvd was closed. The dates set for this year are April 9th and 10th. Howard Allen will also continue to host the event.
Village Maintenance Report
Buccaneer Landscape Management is the vendor under contract handling the maintenance for the Siesta Key Village. Siesta Key Maintenance representative Michael Shay stated, “Over the last couple of months they have really done an outstanding job providing the level of service in the Village worthy of a resort. When issues do arise they are addressed immediately. After the Village monthly walkthrough, they complete 95% of the “to do” items before the next walk-through. While we had some “growing pains” at the beginning of the contract, they have been ironed out and things are running smoothly.”
Welcome back Snowbirds While you were gone… Sheriff’s substation closed in the Village
Looking for the Sheriff’s office in the Village, the substation that was located in the Siesta Center on Ocean Blvd? It closed at the end of September. As always the substation deputies will still be on duty in the area but working out of the Siesta Public Beach office.
New location coming for “A Taste of Germany”
A Taste of Germany, relocated to the southern part of Siesta Key inside the courtyard of the Southbridge Mall, between Siesta 4-Rent and Davidson’s Drugs, 6575 Midnight Pass Road, units 11-13. The move took place the end of May. “This move allows us to create a ‘Bier Garten’ in the courtyard so patrons can enjoy a cold German beer along with our authentic German sandwiches, entrees and desserts,” said owner, Tanja Hofmann. “We’ve been wanting to add a ‘Bier Garten’ and this move provides the room we’ll need to make that happen.” Inside dining will be available as well. Among the authentic German goodies, Tanja has been baking rum cakes using Siesta Key Rum. These have become very popular with both locals and visitors. Continued on page 31
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Siesta Key Drum Circle Snapshots of Island Visitors Photo submitted by Richard Craig
Stella Gibson lives in Charlottesville, Va. Stella loves to go shelling on the beautiful beaches here on Siesta Key. She loves the sun, surf, sand, and warm weather here in Sarasota and comes to visit whenever she can.
Every Sunday is a perfect time to come to the Key to reconnect with Mother Nature and to enjoy some wonderful entertainment. I’m talking about the Siesta Key Drum Circle that takes place each Sunday starting about an hour before sunset and lasting until about 10 p.m. The gathering meets up just south of the main pavilion - just follow your ears and watch for the swelling crowd. Please note the following rules of etiquette that need to be observed at the Drum Circle so that all can enjoy the experience: the inside of the drum circle is for participants only, not for people standing
around. Feel free to enter the circle, take a picture and dance, but always keep moving. Never play someone’s drum without getting clearance from the owner. Always ask before borrowing other people’s property, especially hula hoops. Flash photography and bright video lights are distracting, so photograph during daylight or use a night vision camera. And finally, please do not drink alcohol or smoke inside the circle and respect our beach by placing all trash in the appropriate receptacles. Photo Courtesy: Kenny Brooks
Before you leave Sarasota, you must try this one! As seen on the Food Network Guy Fieri’s “Diner’s, Drive-In’s and Dive’s” show. The TurDucKen “One big bird” Boneless chicken stuffed in a boneless duck stuffed in a boneless turkey with a variety of great seasonings. Alpine Steakhouse just off of Siesta Key located between the bridges at 4520 S. Tamiami Trail. 941-922-3797
Lunch Turducken Sandwich $8.95 and Dinner Turducken $18.95 w/mashed Potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce
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Massage Experience, Siesta Key welcomes you to 2016
Annual
Everyone desires to be well. Happy and healthy are words we hear at this time of year after, of course, Happy New Year. How do we make better decisions and how do we decide where to start on this new road to wellness? There are so many options and choices to make it’s enough to make anyone throw their arms up and retreat into old patterns that have not served them in the past. Experience has been my greatest teacher. As I celebrate my 20th year at Massage Experience, Siesta Key, I have learned volumes and would like to share some golden nuggets of wisdom with you; things that have been life changing for me. How do we make better choices? According to Anthony Robbins, “People move toward either pleasure or pain. If it feels good we tend to go there and if it causes us pain we avoid, avoid, avoid.” This is true except when a person is in so much pain they can no longer function; that is usually the time the change will occur or the decision to change will happen. The darkest night is just before the dawn. Making a conscious effort before it gets to that point is the best
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way to make that change. THINK, and decide before you eat that piece of cake or giant piece of meat and fatty fried food! It can be as simple as that. Making better decisions is a decision. If you can make a list of why you want to change the most important things to you in your life that gives you more power to do so. Receiving a deeply relaxing massage, facial or spa treatment that lulls you into a deep state of relaxation could be the vehicle to help you get there. Body awareness and simply feeling the aches and pains fade from your body in the hands of a trusted therapist can be the first step. Recognizing the reasons why and slowing down enough to really feel your stress and letting it go can be life changing. It’s within these precious moments clarity can arise and changes can start to be made. The decision to improve is yours and yours alone. It’s your life and yours alone. Whatever you choose to eat and or how to live will affect your body and your mental health. Again, think before you act. Getting some expert guidance in the beginning is priceless. Make an appointment for a massage or
facial. Seems simple enough, but the knowledge you can gain from even one treatment may just be the catalyst for the change you desire. Often times during a facial session my clients have the opportunity to ask many questions about their skin condition, and their at home routines. Some guidance and product suggestions are inspirations to getting on that road to a better, healthier and younger looking skin. All of our staff have the skills and knowledge to guide you in your quest for a better healthier life. Is massage therapy that powerful? YES it is! I hear almost daily, “Wow I didn’t know how sore that was. What is that? Body awareness is a great start to spring you forward into asking more questions, getting more help and wellness encouragement leading on the path to a better healthier you. Massage Experience, Siesta Key (EST) 1996 specializes in custom therapeutic massage as well as deeply relaxing and pampering treatments. Specialty facials include Micro-current nonsurgical face-lift treatments, Enzyme peels,
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ACCOMMODATIONS Siesta Beach Resort .......................Map-A #38A ART GALLERY / STUDIO Calle Studios ........................................Map-B #32 The Gallery on Siesta Key .................Map-D #11 ATM / BANKS PNC ATM............................................ Map-C #61 Martin Funding .....................................Map-E #1 Sun Trust Bank & ATM ........................Map-E #4 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Aaron’s Fish Camp ............................ Map-C #57 Blase Café ............................................Map-A #38 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar ...............Map-B #42-43 Gilligan’s ............................................ Map-B #33 Siesta Key Oyster Bar ....................... Map-B #45 The Beach Club ...................................Map-D #22 The Cottage ......................................... Map-C #58 The Hub-Baja Grill .............................Map-D #59 COFFEE SHOPS Lelu’s Coffee Lounge ....................... Map-B #31 The Local Bean.................................. Map-D #62 DRUG & HARDWARE Davidson’s Drugs...............................Map-D #65 Village Hardware ............................... Map-C #26 FASHION & ACCESSORIES Beach Bazaar & Swin Shack .......... Map-C #28 Blvd. Beachwear ................................. Map-B #30 Comfort Shoes-Birki & More.........Map-D #64 Everything But Water ....................... Map-D #12 Foxy Lady Fashions .......................... Map-A #40 Gidget’s Coastal Provisions ............Map-B #44 Island Cotton Company ....................Map-C #29 Island Boutique...................................Map-C #50 Island Style ..........................................Map-C #53 Lotus Boutique .................................. Map-D #66 Siesta Key Mermaids .......................... Map-D #9 Siesta T’s .............................................. Map-B #30 Sun Glass Outlet .................................Map-C #24 GAS STATION Circle K Store ........................................ Map-E #6 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Beach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28 Created Gems .....................................Map-C #51 Island Trader.......................................Map-C #51 Sea Pleasures & Treasures ..................Map-C #2 Siesta Key Bead Shack ...................... Map-A #36 Siesta Key’psakes ............................... Map-B #29 Siesta Key Outfitters ........................Map-D #11 Siesta Kids ........................................... Map-B #36 HEALTH & FITNESS Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ............... Map-D #10 Siesta Key Fitness .............................Map-B #73 Studio Rubylake...............................Map-D #10 ICE CREAM/TREATS Big Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52 Ciao Gelato ..........................................Map-C #50 Meany’s Mini Donuts ........................ Map-C #24 Siesta Key Sweet Shop ........................ Map-D #9 SubZero Ice Cream Yogurt .............. Map-D #16 Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt ..............Map-C #53 INTERNET / WiFi SERVICES Davidson Drugs ................................ Map-D #65 Internet Cafe ........................................ Map-D #9 Lelu Coffee Lounge ..........................Map-B #31 The Local Bean..................................Map-D #62 JEWELRY Created Gems .....................................Map-C #51 Michael & Co. Jewelers ..................... Map-B #29 Mount - N - Repair Jewelers ............ Map-D #62 LIQUOR STORES / FINE WINES Gabbiano’s Wine Club...................... Map-D #70 Gilligan’s ............................................. Map-B #33 Siesta Key Wines .............................. Map-C #61 The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22 MAILING - SHIPPING UPS store ............................................ Map-A #41 US Post Office .................................... Map-D #65
macrodermabrasion and of course our many spa packages that combine any of our services to best serve you. We are here to help. It’s our passion as therapists. In Health, Happy Healthy 2016
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ATM & BANKS Bank of America ....................................... A-3 #3 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Capt. Curt’s Backroom Saloon...............B-3 #7 Crescent Club.......................................... C-3 #13 Sniki Tiki ...................................................B-3 #8 DELIS / BAKERIES A Taste of Germany ............................... C-3#14 Anna’s Deli & Sandwiches ................. C-3 #14 Nutritious You ........................................ C-3 #14 The Beach Deli @ Crescent Beach Grocery .....B-3 #1 DRUG STORES Davidson’s Drugs..................................... C-3 #14 FASHION & ACCESSORIES CB’s Island Outfitters ............................. A-3 #2 CB’s Saltwater Outfitters ....................... A-3 #4 Coconuts Fashion .....................................B-3 #1 Coconuts / Island Colors .........................B-3 #8 Green Turtle Swimwear ........................ C-3 #14 Key Casual Fashions .............................. D-3 #17
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Things You Like ..................................... C-3 #14 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Capt. Curt’s Souvenirs ............................B-3 #8 Green Turtle Shells & Gifts ................ C-3 #14 The Silversmith ...................................... D-3 #17 Silver City Jewelry ................................. C-3 #14 HEALTH & BEAUTY Lorraine’s Beauty & Barber ....................B-3 #8 Salon Siesta.............................................. D-3 #17 Siesta Key Salon & Spa .......................... C-3 #14 The Key Spa & Salon ............................. A-5 #12 ICE CREAM & TREATS Orange Octopus .......................................B-3 #8 INTERNET / WiFi SERVICES Davidson’s Drugs................................... C-3 #14 Mail Pack Center ................................... C-3 #14 LIQUOR STORES Crescent Beach Grocery ..........................B-3 #1 Crescent Club...........................................B-3 #13 Siesta Spirits ............................................ C-3 #17
MAILING & SHIPPING Mail Pack Center ................................... C-3 #14 US Post Office Sub Station .................... C-3 #14 MARKETS 7-11 Store ................................................. C-3 #16 Big Water Fish Market ......................... C-3 #17 Crescent Beach Grocery ..........................B-3 #1 MISCELLANEOUS Moving & Storage ...................................B-3 #10 Flowers by Fudgie.................................. D-3 #17 REAL ESTATE / RENTALS Homes & Condo Rentals ....................... D-3 #17 Morgan Properties ...................................B-3 #8 Moynihan Realty................................... D-3 #17 Re/Max Tropical Sands ...........................B-3 #1 Siesta 4-Rent ........................................... C-3 #14 RESTAURANTS / CAFES A Taste of Germany ............................... C-3#14
Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill..............A-5 #12 Capt. Curts Crab & Oyster Bar ................B-3 #7 City Pizza Italian Restaurant ................ D-3 #17 Clayton’s Siesta Grille ..............................B-3 #9 Toasted Mango Cafe .............................. C-3 #17 Miguel’s Restaurant ............................... C-3 #17 Munchies ................................................. C-3 #17 WATER SPORTS - FISHING - RENTALS A to Z Beach & Bike Rentals ................. A-5 #12 CB’s Island Outfitters ............................. A-3 #2 CB’s Saltwater Outfitters ....................... A-3 #4 Parasail Siesta ........................................... A-3 #2 Siesta Key Bike & Kayak .......................B-3 #8 Siesta Key Marina .................................... A-4 #5 Siesta Key Parasailing.............................. A-4 #5 Siesta Sports Rentals .............................. A-3 #2 Siesta Sports Rentals ............................ C-3 #14 Waves Boat & Social Club..................... A-5 #12
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January fishing in Sarasota is all about the weather, pure and simple. Angling success is determined by the ability to adapt to the existing weather conditions. Tides will often times be very low in the morning. Couple that with a northeast wind and the flats will not have very much water on them. Water temperatures will be at their annual low. It is time to change tactics! I spend a lot of my time fishing the area around Siesta Key in the winter. Both passes and the surrounding flats will be productive under ideal conditions. Weekly fronts will stir up the Gulf, bringing cold, dirty water in through the passes and up onto the nearby flats. However, the area down south stays protected, and this will result in better fishing. Extreme low tides will force the fish off of the flats and into the channel. This actually makes locating them easier. 1/4 ounce jigs in olive and rootbeer/gold are very productive, as is a shrimp free lined with a small split shot. Speckled trout, ladyfish, jack crevelle, and pompano will be the primary catches, but sheepshead, grouper, flounder, and bluefish will also be found in the deep water. As the tide rises and the day warms up, fish will move out of the deep channel and up onto the flats to feed. A late afternoon high tide can offer great fishing for speckled trout, with jigs and live shrimp under a popping cork producing a lot of action. The flats south of Spanish Point are very productive, but any flat in four to six feet of water with grass will hold fish, keep moving until you find them. Creeks and residential canals are great spots to fish this month. Besides offering protection from harsh winds, they provide cover for bait, which attracts fish, and the water is normally a few degrees warmer. A large hand picked shrimp is a great bait for redfish, snook, sheepshead, drum, and jacks. Deeper water is the key, find a dock or area in a creek with a little more depth and there should be fish there. A few pieces of shrimp tossed out as chum can help get the bite going. Rapala X-Raps are a terrific artificial bait to use in creeks. They are deadly on snook and jacks, and a lot of water can be covered quickly. Go with smaller lures this time of year to imitate the bait that is present. South of Siesta Key lies the Myakka River, where snook migrate up in the winter. I offer a unique charter and the chance to catch a big snook on light tackle in January. Surf casters will do well off of the Siesta Key beaches during periods of light winds when the water is clear. Small pieces of live or frozen shrimp fished on a small hook with a bit of weight will catch plenty of whiting, along with trout, flounder, pompano, and other species. Jigs and silver spoons are effective artificial baits to use, especially when surface activity is seen, this indicates feeding fish.
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JANUARY 2016 TIDE CHART Florida, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Sarasota Bay
January 2016
N 27° 20' / W 82° 33' Date
Day
1
Fr
4:27a
High Tide 1.2
5:52p
High Tide 1.4
11:46a
Low Tide 0.2
Low Tide
Sunrise
Sunset
7:21a
5:47p
2
Sa
6:01a
1.0
6:33p
1.5
1:09a
0.5
12:31p
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Su
7:48a
0.9
7:15p
1.6
2:25a
0.3
1:18p
4
Mo
9:25a
0.9
7:55p
1.6
3:29a
0.1
5
Tu
10:41a
1.0
8:35p
1.7
4:22a
-0.2
6
We
11:39a
1.0
9:13p
1.8
5:08a
7
Th
12:25p
1.0
9:52p
1.9
8
Fr
1:02p
1.1
10:31p
9
Sa
1:32p
1.1
10
Su
1:59p
1.1
11
Mo
2:26p
1.1
12
Tu
12:42a
2.0
2:56p
13
We
1:33a
1.8
3:28p
14
Th
2:29a
1.6
15
Fr
3:35a
16
Sa
4:57a
17
Su
18 19
0.4
7:22a
5:47p
12:36a
12:39p
0.6
7:22a
5:48p
1:27a
1:14p
2:06p
0.6
7:22a
5:49p
2:18a
1:51p
2:53p
0.7
7:22a
5:49p
3:10a
2:31p
-0.4
3:36p
0.8
7:22a
5:50p
4:04a
3:14p
5:50a
-0.5
4:18p
0.9
7:22a
5:51p
4:58a
4:02p
2.0
6:28a
-0.6
4:58p
0.9
7:23a
5:52p
5:52a
4:54p
11:12p
2.0
7:05a
-0.6
5:40p
0.8
7:23a
5:52p
6:45a
5:50p
11:55p
2.0
7:41a
-0.7
6:25p
0.8
7:23a
5:53p
7:37a
6:49p
8:19a
-0.6
7:15p
0.7
7:23a
5:54p
8:26a
7:50p
1.2
8:57a
-0.6
8:10p
0.6
7:23a
5:55p
9:12a
8:52p
1.2
9:37a
-0.5
9:13p
0.6
7:23a
5:56p
9:56a
9:54p
4:05p
1.3
10:18a
-0.3
10:25p
0.5
7:23a
5:56p
10:38a
10:56p
1.4
4:46p
1.4
10:59a
0.0
11:48p
0.3
7:23a
5:57p
11:20a
11:58p
1.2
5:31p
1.6
11:43a
0.3
7:23a
5:58p
12:02p
6:46a
0.9
6:22p
1.6
1:18a
0.1
12:29p
0.5
7:22a
5:59p
12:46p
1:00a
Mo
8:51a
0.9
7:17p
1.7
2:44a
-0.1
1:18p
0.6
7:22a
6:00p
1:32p
2:02a
Tu
10:33a
0.9
8:13p
1.8
3:57a
-0.4
2:14p
0.8
7:22a
6:00p
2:20p
3:03a
20
We
11:43a
1.0
9:06p
1.9
4:57a
-0.6
3:14p
0.8
7:22a
6:01p
3:12p
4:03a
21
Th
12:30p
1.0
9:56p
1.9
5:47a
-0.6
4:12p
0.9
7:22a
6:02p
4:06p
5:01a
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Fr
1:05p
1.0
10:42p
1.9
6:30a
-0.6
5:05p
0.8
7:21a
6:03p
5:02p
5:55a
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Sa
1:31p
1.1
11:24p
1.9
7:07a
-0.6
5:55p
0.7
7:21a
6:04p
5:59p
6:45a
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Su
1:52p
1.1
7:40a
-0.6
6:41p
0.7
7:21a
6:04p
6:55p
7:31a
25
Mo
12:05a
1.8
2:10p
1.1
8:10a
-0.5
7:26p
0.6
7:20a
6:05p
7:50p
8:13a
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Tu
12:44a
1.7
2:29p
1.2
8:38a
-0.4
8:12p
0.6
7:20a
6:06p
8:44p
8:52a
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We
1:25a
1.6
2:51p
1.3
9:07a
-0.3
9:01p
0.5
7:20a
6:07p
9:36p
9:28a
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Th
2:09a
1.5
3:18p
1.4
9:37a
-0.1
9:55p
0.4
7:19a
6:08p
10:27p
10:03a
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Fr
2:59a
1.3
3:49p
1.4
10:08a
0.1
10:56p
0.3
7:19a
6:08p
11:18p
10:38a
30
Sa
3:57a
1.1
4:25p
1.5
10:40a
0.3
7:18a
6:09p
31
Su
5:14a
0.9
5:07p
1.5
12:07a
0.3
7:18a
6:10p
11:15a
0.5
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Moonrise
Moonset
Phase
12:05p
New
1st
11:12a 12:09a
3rd
11:48a
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Who’s P laying Tonight
By Mike Sales
|An interview with RPM’s Mark Waelti Mark: Throughout the Gulf Coast, the Keys and several places around the country.
Prior to ever hearing them play a note RPM (Randy Marsh on guitar & vocal and Mark Waelti on bass & vocals) commanded my respect by virtue of the premier venues. I went to hear them in prep for this article at Captain Curt’s Sniki Tiki. That was the first time, but it won’t be the last! I recently spoke with Mark about the duo, before he had to get ready for his show that night…
WPT: When did you first start playing on Siesta Key? Mark: Randy and I started playing together about 30 years ago and have probably been playing on Siesta Key for 25 of them…at Gilligan’s for 15 years, but it was called the Keyhole before that.
WPT: Where are you originally from?
WPT: What is your schedule on Siesta Key?
Mark: I was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1961 and moved here when I was 8 years old.
Mark: We play at Captain Curt’s on Monday and play Tuesday & Thursday at Gilligan’s. All performances are 6-10pm.
WPT: When did you start playing bass?
WPT: What did Siesta Key Village look like 25 years ago?
Mark: I started playing bass when I was about 16 years old. I played drums, trumpet and different instruments before that.
Mark: I could go back further than that, I grew up on Siesta Key when I was in Jr. High and High School…there was the Beach Club and the Crescent Club, the Siesta Market and a few little shops here and there. It was nothing like it is today.
WPT: When did you start playing live? Mark: I played with the Riverview High School Entertainers choir and joined the Kiltie Band. At 17, I started playing out with a disco band and a rock & roll band. be?
WPT: You have a long track record; to what would you attribute it? Mark: Talent is a factor, Randy is an incredible guitar player, as are the songs we choose to play… songs that have touched people’s lives and that a lot of performers don’t play. For instance, we’ll play “Taxi” by Harry Chapin, just to name one. We focus on playing and singing well. I also believe our harmonies make us stand out, because we take great care in
WPT: How did RPM come to
Mark: I met Randy in 1980 at the Sawmill Inn, which was a popular local restaurant at the time. We formed RPM shortly after, in 1986. WPT: How far out do you play?
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WPT: Besides playing onstage, how many hours per week would you say you work overall in support of your career? Mark: Driving to the gig, setting up, tearing down and driving back, can easily add 2 hours per night…we frequently work out of town. Randy has the van, to haul the gear and he maintains the equipment, while I handle all of the marketing; I book the band, post our gigs online and some weeks we can spend an additional 10 hours sending emails and going to meetings. It’s easily a fulltime job playing 6 days a week. WPT: How would you describe what people can expect at your shows? Mark: Our business card slogan used to read, “The music you forgot you loved”. People 50 to 75 years old, are going to hear music they grew up on…songs that missed the top 40 but were really enjoyed back then. We play easy-listening stuff, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, a lot of Jimmy Buffett, obviously so you’re gonna get the island sound, but we also do Old Country…Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell…and some new Country…Zac Brown and stuff like that. We mix it up, but we pick and choose and play what we enjoy and can play well.
WPT: Do you play originals? Mark: I’ve written some stuff and so has Randy and we’ll play originals upon request once in a while, but let’s face it; people are here on vacation…they’re from the Midwest or up East and have 2 weeks each year to come down, hang out at the beach and they want to hear Jimmy Buffett and other island styles…even the locals… we don’t begrudge them wanting to hear the same songs every night, if that’s what they want to hear because the customers are paying the bills. WPT: What’s your favorite part of being a professional musician? Mark: Playing golf during the day (laughs). Honestly, these days, we get some of the perks like spending time with our kids or occasionally sleeping in, but we really just enjoy playing music. We love playing for people on vacation or putting people in a good mood after a bad day…it makes us feel good. WPT: It sounds like you’re enjoying everything you do; what can we look forward to from RPM? Mark: We play with a full band a few times per month, which is a lot of fun. We’re also planning our
30th Anniversary concert coming up in 2016 which will take 6-8 months to put it together with the tickets and the VIP area and the venue which will likely be the Venice Theater. It’s important to us to keep things fresh. We’re so fortunate to get to work all of the time and we have a great following. We appreciate people coming back time after time to hear us; I guess its kinda like watching your favorite show over and over…you want to go back and see it again. WPT: Do you have CDs available at your shows? Mark: We have 4 CDs available at the shows and hope to have our 5th CD ready for the anniversary concert. For more information about RPM visit www.rpmfla.com/ Captain Curt’s is located at 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL Gilligan’s is located at 5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL Mike Sales is a local singer/ songwriter for more info visit mikesalessings.com
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arranging each song. Simply put, it’s our living. We have to go to work every night and treat it like it matters, because it does. We show up on time, respect the venue operators and give the people what they want.
Scott Curts (3‐7pm)
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5:30 ‐9:30pm Tommy D. Live Music 6‐10pm Billy Lyon (3‐7pm)
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Kevin Thompson (3‐7pm) DJ Crawford (10pm)
Spark Notes (3‐7pm) DJ TJ (10pm)
Miles Bosworth (3‐7pm) DJ Crawford (10pm)
Matt Gerhardt (3‐7pm) K. Conn (9pm)
RPM 6‐10pm DJ 10pm – 2am
Live Music 6‐10pm DJ 10pm – 2am
Acoustic Pete 1‐5pm Live Music 6‐10pm DJ 10pm – 2am
Road Block 2‐6pm Live Music 6‐10pm Live Music‐Back Patio 5‐9pm DJ 10pm – 2am
Noel Harris (3‐7pm)
Rodney Shenk 6‐10pm
RPM 6‐10pm
Patrick 6‐10pm DJ 10pm – 2am
Ben Hammond 7‐11pm
Open mic night 7‐11pm
Kettle of Fish 7‐11pm
TGIM
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DJ Rev Kev 10pm – 2am
Live Band 8/9pm‐Midnight
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Karaoke 9pm – 1am
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Acoustic Open Mic w/ Nally & Egglefield 6‐10pm Berry Oakley’s Skylab 7‐11pm
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Rising Tide 8pm – 12am
Eddie James Jazz Band 6‐10pm Dana & Co 2‐6pm Mike Tozier 8pm – 12am
TBA – 2 pm Tozier – 5pm Chris Otto ‐ 10pm
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Above information is subject to change. We suggest calling venues for confirmation.
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Island Humor [ I was in the local coffee shop recently and desperately needed to pass gas. The place was packed and the music was really loud so I figured no one would be the wiser. I timed my farts with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs I started to feel better. I finished my coffee and noticed that everyone was staring at me… And suddenly I remembered I was listening to my iPod. …and how was your day? [ After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, a California archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet and shortly after, a story in an LA newspaper read: “California archaeologists’ discover 200 year old copper wire, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced hightech Communications network a hundred years earlier than the New Yorkers.” One week later, a local
newspaper in North Dakota reported the following: “After digging as deep as 30 feet in his pasture near Minot, N. Dakota, Ole, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely nothing. Ole, has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, North Dakota, had already gone wireless.” [ I was out walking with my Grandson. He picked up something off of the ground and started to put it in his mouth. I took the item away from him and I asked him not to do that. ‘Why’ my Grandson asked. “Because it’s been on the ground; you don’t know where it’s been, it’s dirty, and probably has germs,” I replied. At this point, my Grandson looked at me with total admiration and asked, “Grandma, how do you know all this stuff?? You are so smart.” I was thinking quickly and said to him, “all Grandmas know stuff. It’s on the Grandma Test. You have to know it, or they don’t let you be a Grandma.” We walked along in silence for 2
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or 3 minutes, but he was evidently pondering this new information. “Oh....I get it!” he beamed. “So if you don’t pass the test, you have to be the Grandpa!”. ‘Exactly,’ I replied -with a big smile on my face. [ A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire, and it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!”
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[ I d i d n o t k n o w i f m y granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me, and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, “Grandma, I think YOU should try to figure out some of these, yourself!”
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Siesta Key Q: How long have you been bartending? A: I’ve been bartending for 8 years now. Q: What was the strangest or funniest thing you experienced at work? A: In one night, I had a server tell me that the (basic) Bloody Mary I made was the best Bloody he has had in a while. In the same night same server had a customer who asked for a Cosmo without grapefruit. I said to the server, “Where are these people drinking? They need to stop drinking there!” Q: What do you do in your spare time? A: I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: I’m out-going, fun, caring and real.
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With our map, located adjacent, you’ll be able to navigate your way to our featured shops with ease. Oh Mamma Mia! (GG-4) Offers a truly unique dining experience with dinner shows by Chef Giuseppe Urbano. Enjoy the family ambiance as you watch him prepare an authentic Italian regional dish with fresh ingredients just for you. Fine dining, great atmosphere at casual dining prices. Reservations highly recommended.
Gulf Gate Golf Course – Conveniently located just a stones throw from the Gulf 3: Lottie. Gate Shops, this 27 hole Executive Course offers men’s and women’s rental clubs. 4: Evalyn. You can start your day with a round of golf, enjoy a bite to eat at the many 5: Victoria, Sweden, Tomas. wonderful restaurants or simply relax with a pint of ale at the pub before you 6 & 7: Sweden. head out to explore the many fine shops. Moments In Time Photography (G-28) specializes in several different photography services including Siesta Key Beach G-46 portraits starting at just $49 and wedding packages beginning at $495. Check out their website: www.sarasotaphotos.com or 2015 Sarasota Engraver of the Year visit their store to see why they have been the photographer of Personalized Gifts For: choice for over a decade and a NEVER AN half. Babies Birthdays ENGRAVING Grandchildren Executives Piccolos Italian Market CHARGE Weddings Jewelry & Deli (G-47) carries a full Anniversaries Clothing Housewares line of imported cheeses, fresh baked bread daily, homemade sausages, fresh mozzarella, and 6522 Gateway ave., SaraSota, FL 34231 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 leave without trying their cannoli filled with their own homemade G-43 cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from Brooklyn. Here is where you will find great Italian specialty gourmet items without the gourmet price.
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Discover Gulf Gate 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. Sarasota Brewing Co. (G-4) Sarasota’s first micro brew pub always has something new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing Company always has at least five unique brews online as well as 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 mouth watering 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.
West End Pub (G-49) Where else can you watch your favorite game with a great selection of beers, wines and liquors served by a friendly staff AND where you’re allowed to bring your own restaurant or deli food? Right here. Hurricane Mike’s Saloon (M-10) is a little neighborhood bar at 2639 Mall Drive, where everyone knows your name type of establishment and friendly staff. TV’s with the MLB and NFL packages, pool table, and full Florida Lottery games. Happy hour daily from opening to 7pm. Hours: Mon – Sat, 8am – 2:30am and Sun., noon – 2:30am. The Shop SRQ (G-2) offers flat-tops, fades, tapers, blowouts, razor cuts, and straight razor shaves. Owners, Erick and Dawn use a back to basics approach to grooming with a precise attention to personal detail. Their commitment to excellence has provided them
At the original Word of Mouth Restaurant (G-31), every seemingly insignificant detail receives special attention from the warm, inviting decor to each specially crafted variety of freshly baked muffins to the signature menu items. This small diner is where the locals come to eat breakfast and lunch. Each staff member works hard to make sure you receive the best service and quality food so you’ll want to return often. Take a look at their mouth-watering menu at www.originalwordofmouth. com. Hours: Mon-Sun.: 8AM2PM. 6604 Gateway Ave., Sarasota, 34231, 941-925-2400. Fiona’s Childrenwear (G43) is the place to shop for all those special occasions and
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Ok, so it’s hard to get a good image in a stalkie, With a couple drinks in me I just started taking photos!
Ron Howard, what a nice guy!
Our second guest is a gentleman by the name of Mort Zuckerman and his wife Jean, (look him up, I had to).
Suze and her partner KT were as sweet as could be as well.
That night at the party we really got to rub elbows with the rich and famous…talk about ‘fish out of water’. Uncomfortable walking around blatantly taking pics of people, I resorted to the “stalkie” method. See if you can recognize my, sometimes fuzzy, prey.
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Alright, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what I have been sculpting in the sand lately. Well it just so happens, over Labor Day Weekend, my good friend and fellow master sand sculptor, Matt Long from New York, returned to East Hampton for the third year in a row to sculpt a shark sculpture for a private Labor Day party at the home of David Zaslov, the CEO of the Discovery Network, home of Shark Week! Mr Zaslov always treats us very well when we come. He takes personal attention in welcoming us and introducing us to his neighbors and friends who he invites to his big shindig. And he always reserves a guest invitation for us to the party. But living in East Hampton you can imagine his neighbors are not your every day Joe Schmoes. (Or are they?) We start the first day of our 3 day carve, piling sand to get ready for the sculpture of two sharks attacking an alligator at water’s edge. A requested theme, we really don’t know why the alligator, until later, when one of party planner leaks to us that Harry Connick Jr. and his orchestra is the musical guest and the party will have a Big Easy theme. I think, ooh my wife is gonna be so j-e-a-l-o-u-s. On the second day our first neighbor drops by to see the progress of our work, with her two grandkids and four dogs in tow. She is very impressed and wants to get a picture with us. We say “Certainly Martha…I mean, Ms. Stewart”!
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We had a great time at the party and discovered that all these famous people were really very friendly and really quite normal, regular Joe Schmoes…….with really BIG houses!
So after rubbing elbows with the rich and famous for one evening we ended the night shaking hands with Opie, Giving Suze Orman a big hug, taking one last photo with the guy from “Dolphin Tale” and retired the evening with very happy elbows. See ya next year Martha!
Growing up in Sarasota from age 6, Joe St.Onge has seen many changes throughout the area. Bee Ridge and Fruitville used to be two lane roads, and I-75 was “way out east,” says Joe. “It seemed as though my dad would have to fill up the gas tank and pack sandwiches to go to the interstate,” he recalls. Now it’s the central artery in this booming town. At the same time of all this change, he has circled back to his roots on Siesta Key, where he moved his financial practice in March 2013, with Edward Jones Investments. As a teenager, St.Onge and friends would get a ride out to Siesta, get some sandwiches from the market in the village and head out to the beach for hours of volleyball. 25 years later, he drives himself to work, goes to the same market (now Morton’s) to get lunch and then heads back to the office to help clients. A graduate from Sarasota’s Riverview High School, St.Onge lettered in football, track and soccer, the latter which provided him with an athletic scholarship to Mercer University (GA), where he earned degrees in both accounting and finance. He laughs recalling a funny story about his father, “I remember telling my dad that I saved him $60K, so he should buy me a car (Mercer was ONLY $15k/year back then). He said he didn’t have $60K, so I didn’t save him anything.” Joe was born in Yuma, AZ on a marine base and appreciates the military-like upbringing which taught him to finish what he started, to push himself and most importantly, to treat everyone with equal respect. Losing his mom in a fatal auto accident when he was only 2 ½ years old, Joe has a real appreciation for life and always seems to find the good in people. While some say the cliché is overused, St.Onge sincerely believes many things happen for a reason. Losing his mom engrained him with the necessary skills to become a successful financial advisor. He helps his clients invest prudently in the event they live a long life, but also helps families plan for an unforeseen situation, as he experienced. A Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Joe has been advising and assisting clients for 2 decades now. He feels the unique combination of “youth” (42 years old) and 20 years experience is a big difference maker. His clients would say the biggest difference maker is trust. Retired judge and long-time Siesta Key resident, Raymond Byrne is one of Joe’s biggest advocates. Says Byrne, “In all my years of investing, Joe is the first financial advisor that I’ve completely trusted, and depended on, for my family’s financial well-being.” This is a common sentiment throughout St.Onge’s client base, as his Client Experience Index with Edward Jones is currently among the firm’s top 25%. What can’t be measured by any index is the absolute love he has for his wife, Maureen, and their 3 kids, Joey (13), Will (10), and Kate (8). While he is client-centered from 9-5 each day, Joe is familycentered the rest of his days, coaching soccer and baseball, attending football practices/games, and watching his daughter do cartwheels any time she’s awake. While you’ll hear Joe talk about the family’s crazy sports schedule, it is never as a complaint, but an excitement for watching his kids play sports.
He feels sports, especially team sports, are great for kids in developing social skills, discipline and commitment. Joe will be the first to tell you that he “married up,” as Maureen is the ultimate wife/mom, sacrificing her life for the benefit of the family, just as Joe believes his mom would have been. His love and affection for his wife is very evident and can also make one understand how he appreciates the little things. This zest for life carries over to his clients as he treats everyone as if they were his mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, brother or sister. Joe’s dad instilled in him the notion that if you treat enough right people, the right way, everything will eventually work out. Now everything has come full circle from his early Siesta days, as Joe tries to get his kids to understand that it’s just easy to do the right thing and to be honest. He loves Mark Twain’s quote, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” As he tries to instill all the positive qualities of being a good person to his kids, Joe is showing them, by example, as he continues to do the right thing for his clients. Joe feels he received the ultimate compliment from a former colleague, actually trying to win one of Joe’s clients over recently. While he respected Joe’s professionalism and knowledge, the other advisor didn’t think Joe would have enough time for the client since he considered Joe too familyoriented. Knowing Joe for 10+ years, the client just smiled and thought,” if the worst thing I need to worry about is my advisor loving his family too much, we’re doing pretty well.” Located in the village, 5112 Ocean Blvd, Joe’s Edward Jones office and accommodating office administrator, Mary Ann Geis, are very convenient to the residents of Siesta Key. Whether or not you have a local advisor, stop in to say hello and introduce yourself. It’s hard to find experienced advisors of 20 years who aren’t getting ready to retire themselves. Fortunately for Siesta Key residents, they can just look for the guy in the tie!
Siesta Key Chamber Volunteers gathered for a well-deserved thank you party at The Table restaurant. Siesta Sand also wishes to thank all the volunteers for their tireless service in welcoming visitors to our island paradise.
Thank You Kathy Judkins, Donna Pagan, Jean Legrand, Phil Trego, Marc Blum, Marcy Kaiser, Vern Johnson, Dale Nelson, Ange Wanless, Ellen Bruce, Ardith Tromley, Paula Griffin, Debbie Harvey, Linda Irish, Maureen Buchman, Nancy Roy, Marjorie Schere, Renee Chase, Janet Bohland, Melanie Hensey, Paula Stein, Rhonda Wiggins, Luanne Dancer, Arlene Esslinger, Rich Craig, Dolores Day, Greg Mcnally, and Warren Kaiser.
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Siesta Key Mermaids Beached in the Village
Siesta Key Mermaids opened up a retail location at 5053 Ocean Blvd in the Siesta Center located in Siesta Key Village in April. Jayde Morgan is the creator of Siesta Key Mermaids. Siesta Sand wrote an article about the popular business in the August 2014 edition. (http://siestasand.net/personal-profiles-8-14/)
Morton’s Siesta Market debut’s on Siesta Key
For more than 44 years, the Siesta Market had operated on the island, one of two grocery stores on Siesta Key, and for more than 50 years, the Morton family has either owned or worked with Morton’s Gourmet Market on Osprey Avenue. In May, those two richly historic and beloved institutions became one. Siesta Market owners, brothers Vincent and Peter Messina, retired from the business. This would have left a big grocery vacancy in the heart of Siesta Village. Luckily, Todd Morton and his father Eddie stepped in with plans to transform the building, which was bought by investor Christopher J. Brown last November for $2.8 million, into Morton’s Siesta Market.
New owners for Island Boutique
Giovanni and Patrizia, new owners of Island Boutique located at 5212 Ocean Blvd, in the Village. The charming couple fell in love with Siesta Key and decided to expand the clothing lines they sell in Italy and bring a bit of Italian fashion to the Key. They will continue to carry the popular island style clothing and will add Italian brands such as Inizio, Ayfee and Positano to their shop. Be sure to stop in and see the newly arrived shipment and welcome them to our island paradise.
January 2016
Arts on the Horizon
No need to leave the Sarasota area for dynamic performing arts! Grab a magnet and post this month’s events to your fridge or screenshot it onto your iPhone! You’re not going to want to miss anything…
• January 1 & 2 – Resolution Rewind FST Improv in the Bowne’s Lab at the Florida Studio Theatre. www.floridastudiotheatre.org • January 1, 2, 3 – One Man, Two Guvnors – in the Gompertz Theatre at FST. (Later dates are already sold out) Pre-show dining is available in the Green Room. (see link for tickets & times) www.floridastudiotheatre.org • January 2 at 2pm & Jan. 16 at 2pm. Kids Comedy Club in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre at the Florida Studio Theatre. Kids write, rehearse and perform sketch comedy. Shows are Free. Reservations are required. www.floridastudiotheatre.org
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• January 7 to 10 Sarasota Orchestra presents – Winter Dreams with pianist, Mihkel Poll and director Anu Tali. – Masterworks 3 at Neel PAC – Performing Arts Center at the State College of FL on Thurs 7th, and at the Van Wezel on the 8th, 9th, 10th. www.sarasotaorchestra.org
• January 17 at 7pm – Paul Anka at the Van Wezel – A teen idol in the 50’s, he is credited with over 500 songs! www.vanwezel.org • January 17 & 18 – Mock the Vote at the Venice Theatre. Comedy www.venicestage.com
• January 8, 10, 13, 15 – Jazz fans take a look at this month’s line-up at varying venues. Presented by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. www.jazzclubsarasota.org • January 9 – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers – at the Ringling Museum. Ages 4 to 7. Storytime and activity. Pre-register. www.ringling.org • January 9 & 10 – Fred Moyer Jazz Trio at the Asolo. www.ringling.org
• January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Family Workshop every Saturday from 1:30 to 5pm at the Ringling. Drop by for a Free Fun Art Project at the Ringling Museum. Ages 4 to 10. www.ringling.org
• January 20 & 21 at 8pm - 42nd St. at the Van Wezel – A Musical Comedy Classic. www.vanwezel.org
Siesta Center has a new owner
The Siesta Center stretching to the Village Café located in the Village was sold to Jeff Berlin for 4.6 million in mid-May.
Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in the Village
SKVA welcomed the new business to the Village. The doors were open for business on Monday June 15th. The eatery offers funnel cakes, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, Nathans Hot Dogs, fries and Fair favorites. They are located at 217 Avenida Madera. The business is open Sun-Thur. 11 am-10 pm and Fri/Sat 11 am to 11 pm.
• January 12 at 8pm Black Violin at the Van Wezel - classically trained violin players will entertain you with a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass! www.vanwezel.org
Island business owner goes for her Masters Degree
Cheryl Gaddie, owner of CG Designs announced in the April edition of Siesta Sand that she is pursuing her Masters Degree from a private school in San Francisco. She is interested in teaching once she acquires her degree. In pursuit of this degree Cheryl closed her office in the Village but will still be open for business. You will still be able to hire her services by contacting her through her website at www.CGinteriordesign.com or call 941-346-7401.
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• January 3 at 7pm – Salute to Vienna at the Van Wezel – an uplifting concert with Champion Ballroom Dancers. www.vanwezel.org
The gift shop formerly known as Hurricane Ritas located at 5212 Ocean Blvd is now Island Trader. Beach Bazaar purchased the shop this past spring and has been remodeling the store’s interior. The shop opened under the new name on June 23. Island Trader is a clothing boutique store featuring clothing lines Elan, Pelagie, Southern Tide, Guy Harvey and Columbia.
Pamela J. Hagan, Broker-Owner, Sarasota native opened their new office on Siesta Key located at 121 Avenida Messina. Their main office is located on Longboat Key near Publix. Hagan feels that Siesta Key was the ideal location with the abundance of tourist with daily and weekly rentals that surround their new office location. They call it the Siesta Sunset Branch Office.
• January 13, 14, 15, 16 Crazy for Classics - Great Escapes 3 Concert at Holly Hall. Featuring Bharat Chandra, principal clarinet, performing Mozart. www.sarasotaorchestra.org
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New Business opening in the Village
The Panini Place opened on November 6. See page 17 for details.
Used Book Heaven closes
Used Book Heaven, located at 5216 Ocean Blvd Ste. D, a fixture in Siesta Village for over 20 years closed permanently at the end of November.
Monthly Meetings
SKVA meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar. Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. anyone interested in learning more about Siesta Key Village is encouraged to attend. For more information visit their website: www. siestakeyvillage.org.
• Jan 13 at 8pm Jim Witter – The Piano Man II at the Van Wezel – with the music of Elton John and Billy Joel on into the 80’s you’ll be delighted with this musical journey. www.vanwezel.org • January 13 to Feb 20 Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe. www.westcoastblacktheatre.org
Waterfront 7 Realty, LLC opens new office in Village
As snowbirds begin to return to Siesta Key many are wondering what happened to the Village Barber. Back in July, Scott Reich announced moving out of the Village and off the Key. Reich and his stepfather Pete Sparks had been servicing patrons in the Village for the past 20 years. The Siesta Center was sold and the new ownership of the Ocean Blvd building was not quite meeting up to expectations he and Sparks had of the new landlord. Sparks announced his retirement and Reich announced a move to the Shop SRQ at 6625 Gateway Ave. in Gulf Gate. You can reach Scott Reich at 941-346-0222.
• January 12 to 31 – Noises Off at the Venice Theatre. Comedy. www.venicestage.com
• January 4, 5, 6 at 8pm The Buddy Holly Story at the Van Wezel – A Rock n Roll Musical that will have you hopping… www.vanwezel.org
• January 24 at 7pm – Wynonna & the Big Noise: Stories and Song – see why Judd is a legend in her own time. www.vanwezel.org • January 24, 25, 26 – The Diamonds at the Venice Theatre. www.venicestage.com
• January 13 to February 25 Living on Love at the Asolo. Romantic Comedy. www.asolorep.org
• January 6 to April 9 – All The Way at the Asolo. Political Drama/ American History during a time that impacted many. www.asolorep.org • January 6 to May 1 – Yesterday in the Goldstein Cabaret at the Florida Studio Theatre. www.floridastudiotheatre.org • January 7 to 10 – Thunder by the Bay! What an exciting line-up… Sporting Clay Tournament, Kick-off Party at Sarasota Ford, Block Party & Bike Show on Hillview & Downtown Festival on Main St.! www.thunderbythebay.org
• January 27 at 8pm – Renee Flemming with the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel. www.vanwezel.org
• January 16 at 8pm - Air Supply at the Van Wezel. www.vanwezel.org
• January 27 at 5pm – Gala Dinner and Concert with Renee Flemming – Sarasota Orchestra Event at the Municipal Auditorium www.sarasotaorchestra.org
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Regularly Scheduled Classes & Events: • FREE YOGA Mon-Wed.-Fri.-Sat. 9am. Classes held between blue and green lifeguard station. Call 941-320-6693 to register or www. yogaonsiestabeach.com • NIA Tues. & Thurs., 9a.m., Siesta Public Beach (yellow lifeguard chair). Contact Kathy Oravec at 941-724-9719 for more info or check website: www.nianow.com/kathy-oravec • SUNSET FUSION – Every Mon & Wed, 45 minutes before sunset. Beach access #4. For additional info and to register online go to: http:// www.studiorubylake.com • WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLE: Every Sunday about an hour before sunset. South of the main pavilion. You can participate or watch this weekly gathering dance, hoop, play the drum or other musical instrument and enjoy the spectacular Siesta sunset. • WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKET: Every Sunday from 8am – 1pm in Davidson’s Plaza in the Village. 5124 Ocean Blvd. Produce, Plants & Flowers, Music, Art, Organic Skincare, Italian Olive Oil, and Freshly Prepared Foods. Listen to live music while you shop.
Nick, Amory (age 2), Taryn from NH
New Executive Director We had a blast with the promotion and the media and the public just ate it up (no pun intended)! The two day event had 10 live bands, 15 food vendors, a People’s Choice bacon competition, a car wrapped in bacon duct tape, bacon themed costumes, and a free kid’s area. 6500 people attended! Q: Where did you grow up, were you a city or country girl? A: Total country girl! I grew up on a hog and grain farm just East of Springfield. I loved working on the farm and showing hogs in 4H! I had a wonderful childhood and appreciate the work ethic and values my parents taught my brothers and I. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: Outgoing, dedicated, and organized; plus, fun-loving with a good sense of humor Q: How did you get involved as an Events Director?
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A: I’ve always enjoyed being involved with events and community projects, and have a knack for organizing and working with a variety of people. While pursuing a master degree in Community Art Management and Public Administration I became directly involved with the Arts Council and other local nonprofit groups which gave me great experience and led to career choices. Q: Where did you go to college, and what courses did you take? A: A.A. degree - Benedictine University, Springfield, IL; B.A. degree and Masters program - Community Art/Nonprofit Management and Public Administration University of Illinois at Springfield. Q: What would you like to say to the business and residents of Siesta Key? A: I’m so grateful for the opportunity to become part of your community and look forward to a great 2016!
On The Beach… • JANUARY 1 (FRI): NEW YEAR’S DAY FUN RUN & BREAKFAST POTLUCK: 8-11; 30AM: Manasota Track Club get together. Join your MTC family with a New Year’s Day fun run (walk, stumble, whatever) and potluck at the beach. Meet at the pavilion, then head to the beach. Potluck to follow. Please bring a dish to share. Members only event. • JANUARY 9 (SAT): 3RD ANNUAL ANDREW MONROE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5K WALK/RUN: 8:15am Timed Run, 8:20 - 1 mile fun walk. This event was established to honor the life of Andrew Monroe. Proceeds benefit senior soccer players at Riverview High School in Sarasota. Senior, girls and boys, soccer players have the opportunity to receive scholarships through an essay process. Deadline for reduced rate: December 22, 2015. For more information or to sign-up for the race, go to: www.andrewmonroe. com • JANUARY 16 & 17 (SAT & SUN): WORLD LACROSSE BEACH PARTY; 9-5PM: non-profit organization that exists to unify and energize the entire lacrosse community world-wide. The CPWLF is focused on supporting lacrosse players, coaches, organizers, and enthusiasts from all over the globe. See website for registration details: http://worldlacrosse.org Off Island… • PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK EVENTS: January heralds in abundant local produce for the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. The market has traditional growers, hydroponic growers and 2 USDA Certified Organic growers. Quite a list of choices among fruits and vegetables in a weekday market. The Phillippi Farmhouse Market is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Wednesday through April. There are also artisans with handmade gift choices, food trucks with a variety of prepared foods and lots of choices for munching along as you stroll the market. Your well-behaved dogs are welcome on 6-foot leashes and we hope you will be responsible and clean up after them. One of the high lights of the Farmhouse market is the historical tour of the Edson Keith Mansion, given every Wednesday by a knowledgeable docent at 10 a.m. Please meet on the Mansion front
The group photo was taken while I was handing out the “The Traveling Skillet” People’s Choice Award at Bacon Throwdown.
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porch a few minutes before 10 a.m. and know there will be only 1 tour given each Wednesday. Takes about 45 minutes and is a marvelous glimpse into the early days of the Sarasota community. The tour is free and donations to the restoration of the Keith Farmhouse next door are gratefully appreciated. On Sat Jan 30 and Sun Jan 31 the annual Winterfest at the Park Arts and Crafts show will take place at the front field of Phillippi. Ample free parking and a variety of arts and crafts. There will also be music and food vendors. There is ample parking each Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join in the fun and support local agriculture. For details, call 941-316-1309. 5500 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231 • TEA & LECTURE AT BURKE ANTIQUES KICK-OFF FOR THE SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB’S 85TH FLOWER SHOW “SARASOTA ARCHITECTURE WITH PIZZAZZ” It has been the tradition of the Sarasota Garden Club to give back to the community by having a juried flower show every year. Mrs. Caples had the first flower show on her porch in 1931. The Caples estate was bequeathed to New College in 1962 by Ellen Caples, who lived in the main house until her death in 1971. This year will be the 85th year of this tradition. The kick-off of the flower show was held at Burke Antiques on Palm Avenue and Main Street for Tea & Lecture. Cheryl Burke and Susan Kershaw hosted the event with tea, cookies & scones. There were lectures on tea by Cindy Kane of As Good As it Gets, Eileen of Art to Walk on, a demonstration of floral designs by Emily of the Sarasota Garden Club, and Cheryl of Burke Antiques gave a lecture on Palm Trees. The flower show is themed “Sarasota Architecture with Pizzazz” and will be open FREE to the public January 23rd and 24th, 2016. It is a celebration of Sarasota’s rich history in architecture. The merchants of Palm Avenue will decorate their windows for the show and be judged on January 16th. Cheryl Burke from Burke Antiques will appraise two items for $15.00 (usually charges $150.00) Saturday, January 23rd ONLY. There will be vendors, gardening tips and lunches will be available. • Sarasota Garden Club “Beekeeping” Jan. 13, 2016 Wed. 9:30 AM The speaker will be a Master Beekeeper; Richard Yacso. Plant exchange of your favorite plant. Guests and the public are welcome for $5; members are free. For more information visit Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 - 941-955-0875 - www. sarasotagardenclub.org. Tamiami Trail - North of Fruitville - first light “Blvd of the arts” to Van Wezel Way - 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota. FL 34236. Like us on Facebook. • Sarasota Garden Club Slideshow and Lecture on Florida Orchids Jan. 18, 2016 Mon. 10:00 AM Dr. Carl Lewis from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens will talk about the Million Orchid Project and orchids that are native to Florida. Guests and the public are welcome for $5; members are free. For more information visit Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 - 941-955-0875 - www.sarasotagardenclub.org. Tamiami Trail - North of Fruitville - first light “Blvd of the arts” to Van Wezel Way - 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota. FL 34236. Like us on Facebook. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
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Soulfully Yours Donnarose Happy 3rd Anniversary! Wow! It’s been 3 years January 1st since I’ve started this column! Thank you for your support, and a very Happy 2016 to all! Donnarose~♥ Q: Dear Donnarose, I’m trying to prepare for a better year for 2016, but I seem to be missing something. I indulge in healthful eating, exercise and being positive, yet this still doesn’t seem to do the trick. Any thoughts? ~Regards, Danielle A: ~ “To make room for the good that’s yet to come, release the stuck energy from what’s already been done.”~Donnarose Melvin You’re off to a great start for the upcoming new year. Keep doing all you’ve mentioned, as it’s not what you’ve been adding to your life that’s been the issue, it’s what has yet to be removed. Meaning, for years you’ve been carrying around stuck energy in the form of resentment, guilt, anger, unworthiness, etc., towards yourself and others. But at this point the stuck energy no longer serves you. Without clearing this out, it’s like continuing to put new carpet over a rotted floor, whereas, it won’t work for very long. What will help to clear this stuck energy and help you enjoy all the good in your life, is to start with forgiveness. One way is to put it in the form of a prayer. And, thanks to a man I greatly admire, John Newton, here’s an example of what you can say daily, or as often as possible. You can be as specific as you desire regarding the people and situations, past or present, as well as the Source you wish to use. This is not to replace but to complement whatever else you may be doing to help yourself in any way: “Infinite Source, for me, my family, our entire lineage, and all our relationships throughout all time-past, present and future: Please help us all forgive each other, forgive ourselves, forgive all people, and all people forgive us completely and totally, now and forever, please and thank you.” After reading this silently or aloud consistently enough, don’t be surprised if what you mentioned you indulged in above, suddenly starts to do the trick. ~ ♥ Q: Dear Donnarose, my mother tried to come through during many intuitive readings. Quite frankly, I’d rather she not be present. She must know this as a spirit, so why does she insist on being here? A: ~ “If on a bad note, your loved one did depart, trust that when they come through, it’ll gently lift your heart.” ~Donnarose Melvin
I’ve experienced contact with thousands of spirits. And what I’ve learned is that the main reason departed loved ones come through, is to give messages that are only to benefit my clients. What may possibly help you to become more open to your mother’s messages, is to know she’s no longer that same person so to speak, who was abusive and emotionally absent. The personality and ego part of her left with her physical body. Your mom’s soul is now spiritual power, love, non-judgment, and Divine support. As hard as that is to believe considering what you’ve been through with her, the above is true. And a lot of our departed loved ones truly want to compensate for their negative behavior when they were physically here. So now your mom’s focus is on how she can help you. And believe me, they really do make up for it. If someday you choose to allow your mother to come through, first, prior to your reading, allow yourself to forgive her and yourself. This doesn’t mean you approve of what she did. It’s simply to help release any stuck energy you’ve been carrying, which helps facilitate receiving messages from the other side. I’m glad to say that I’ve yet to hear a negative response from a client who heard from someone who departed on a bad note. The energy always seems to shift which tends to raise my client’s vibration, which then alters their perspective towards the positive side. At times, I’ve seen healing take place right during the session. Therefore, it is gently suggested to perhaps consider hearing what your mother has to say during your next reading. Always keep in mind, that you will still be the one in charge as far as what you decide to do with what you hear. And don’t be surprised if what you hear, makes you feel a lot lighter after your reading. ~ ♥ Donnarose Melvin is a professional psychic, medium and energy healer, whose pleasure it is to assist clients worldwide. She incorporates knowledge from her degree in psychology, along with her clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient and empathic gifts to guide her clients towards peace and success. Please send your questions to SoulfullyYoursDonnarose@gmail.com or private message her via facebook: Soulfully Yours Donnarose. Donnarose will select questions each month to share with you. She regrets that unpublished questions cannot be answered individually. If you’d like an intuitive reading, contact Donnarose at the email address above.
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Atkins Report / Big Pass Dredging There appears to be conflicting information about proposed project elements (i.e. number, location and geometry of groins; dredge volumes, boundaries, depths and frequency, etc.) between the supplied reports, information provided in public meetings and that contained in the Joint Coastal Permit (JCP) application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The USACE reports do not conclude with a comprehensive presentation of results for the final selected design alternative. A request to the USACE for clarification and additional information have been made by the reviewer through the County, but as of this report not received. We believe that understanding the long-term plan would aid in the evaluation of this initial action presented. Is this proposal a one-time event or an overall inlet management strategy of cyclically mining sand to maintain Lido Key beaches? Results presented in the USACE reports consider an initial ebb shoal dredging event with groin construction and beach nourishment. Studies have not been provided that present analysis of the long term effects of the proposed activities. Reports indicate that natural sand bypassing occurs from Lido Key, across the Big Sarasota Pass and onto Siesta Key. This natural transfer of sand maintains beach conditions on Siesta Key. Back-passing of sand by dredging a portion of the ebb shoal may interrupt this movement with consequent effects for Siesta Key. The proposed back-passing volume of 1.3 MCY is an order of magnitude greater than the estimated annual net southward transport of approximately 118,000 cy/yr across the ebb shoal. The report states that there is no effect on down drift beaches due to the proposed back passing of this material. We would expect, however, that the removal of the sand from the ebb shoal would delay (reduce) the southerly transport of some percentage of the reported natural by-passing after dredging. The physical processes that dictate how much delay or potential impact dredging may cause are not described. Atkins has concerns with respect to documentation of the accuracy and extent of the ebb shoal surveys.
Much of the data (surveys) used to document the basis of design report was collected prior to 2002 (i.e. latest shoreline change analyzed was dated 2000). We recommend an update to analyze shoreline change, volume change and erosion rates with more recent data (2000 to 2015). This effort would be prudent to assure that conditions have not changed which may influence final project recommendations and design. The discussion related to the sediment budget is incomplete. The sediment budget developed by Coastal Tech and USF did not include accompanying information to document its validity. Information related to onshore transport and the north and south boundary conditions reference other work without comment to the reliability of that information. The USACE refined the Coastal Tech/USF sediment budget, but a key feature of both budgets is that they represent periods of nourishment. There is no documentation of an “unnourished” condition to describe the background erosion and subsequent sediment budget for the Lido Key cell and the regional system. Concerns regarding model selection and calibration/ verification led us to question the results of the modeling and subsequent coastal engineering analysis for the use of groins. The Generalized Model for Simulating Shoreline Change (GENESIS) is a one-line (one contour) sediment transport model which is used for shoreline change and not capable of providing nearshore current patterns at the proposed groins. The reports Atkins Peer Review of the Lido Key Federal Shore Protection Project | October 2015 4 do not document the potential for longshore currents at the groins to divert sand offshore and away from down drift beaches. This could impair the natural transport to the ebb shoal at Big Sarasota Pass. Additional concerns regarding the use of the GENESIS model include a lack of detail concerning documentation of model domain boundary conditions, and proper calibration and verification. The USACE reports did not indicate whether the LiDAR data used in
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the model was properly groundtruthed which could explain reported large increases to the ebb shoal volume. Due to the potential risk of impacts to down drift beaches associated with this project, a model that can accurately describe the currents and two-dimensional (longshore and offshore) transport should be considered. This peer-review of select reports was initiated to critically review the work by the USACE with regard to 1) impact to Ted Sperling Park, 2) impact to navigation, 3) impact to down drift shorelines and 4) impact of a no action alternative. Based on the information that has been provided, Atkins cannot provide a professional opinion on the various recommendations provided in the USACE reports. To do so without the information and subsequent analysis required would be as qualitative in nature as those recommendations described by the USACE. The comments below are related specifically to the USACE recommendations. 1. Lido Beach and Ted Sperling Park - The analysis of the impact of the groins in the reports is not conclusive (i.e. additional modeling of the existing longshore currents and predictive model runs to study the effect proposed groins will have on the longshore transport of sediment is needed). Groins as located are a concern as they may impede the down drift flow of sand and starve the beaches to the south. Permeable versus non-permeable groins may need to be evaluated to mitigate this impact of the groins. The end effects on Ted Sperling Park need to be better understood. It is not
clear to us why the terminal groin was removed. 2. Navigation of Big Sarasota Pass – Based on the analysis performed in the Mining Alternatives report, the apparent preferred alternative of dredging the ebb shoal for navigation purposes is D3*+C+B (both channels). This alternative through the Flood Marginal Channel provides a shorter route to open water through Channel C and indicates minimal shoaling in the Main Ebb Channel B. The analysis performed is qualitative in nature as the CMS model was not verified and; therefore, we believe that the conclusions contain risk when interpreting outcomes regarding impacts. 3. Down drift Shorelines –The report documents no adverse impacts however the deficiencies in the documentation of the data and model create uncertainty in this regard. Without understanding the limitations of the data and modeling efforts we find it difficult to accept the conclusions provided by the USACE without the appropriate documentation or conducting their studies using more resolved models with adequate calibration and validation. After the tools to assess impacts are tested we also suggest that there may be alternative mining sites and configurations. 4. No-Action Alternative – With no nourishment it would be expected that Lido Key (R-32 to R-44) and Ted Sperling Park would continue to experience erosion. Nourishment of Lido Key and potential shoreline structural components are required to abate the continual erosion on the Key. The reports reviewed
are incomplete. Some of the information may be available in companion documents not provided however critical features of those reports should be reproduced as they are the basis of decisions for the project recommended by the USACE. The risk of impacts to down drift beaches and subsequent physical, social and economic losses warrant quantitatively verified studies if the County wants to be assured that dredging the ebb shoal is appropriate. The County may want to consider support of an intermediate step in the implementation of the project as long as a long-term project is further studied. When appropriate current and sediment transport modeling is documented and/ or accomplished and the results show no impact of the groins on the delay of sand to the down drift system or diversion of sand from the natural sediment bypassing system, these options may supplement the holding of sand in this reach. Using an offshore sand source or even potentially a significantly smaller amount of sand from Big Sarasota Pass ebb shoal complex for nourishment could prove advantageous. The County should encourage monitoring and evaluate impacts the groins may have on the ebb shoal and down drift beaches before supporting additional future ebb shoal sand mining. A detailed plan of project monitoring covering the concerned beaches on Lido Key and Siesta Key, as well as the entire ebb shoal and accreting flood shoal area of Big Sarasota Pass should be required. Surveying of pre-project conditions should commence prior to project implementation. Previous nourishment of Lido Key has been conducted using sand from New Pass which, in effect, is consistent with the natural southerly transport. Back passing from Big Sarasota pass is contrary to this natural flow and while we believe that there are significant sand resources in the ebb shoal, the mining of these resources should be conducted to marginalize any down drift impacts and look at alternatives until those impacts can be more accurately quantified.
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By Trebor Britt
How did your favorites stack up in this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest? Thanks to all participating condos for providing a dazzling light display each night during this Christmas season.
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Category 1 (101 or More Units) First Place: Whispering Sands Second Place: Siesta Dunes Third Place: Peppertree Honorable Mention: Excelsior
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Category 2 (51 to 100 Units) First Place: Island House Second Place: Anchorage Third Place: Crescent Arms Honorable Mention: Beachaven
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Here’s the story of a group of folks who live in The Landings Community who want some special children to know that THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS. This program was created last year when Andrea Feldmar made a call to Henry Rhodes to share the story of a single family. He asked if she had others in need. When the answer was “yes”, HOLIDAY CHEER FOR CANCER KIDS was born. Henry reached out to Jim Goldman and last year seven families had a Holiday to remember. This year our community supported twenty families which includes forty children. The children are in active treatment at All Children’s Hospital and support services are provided by JFCS. These children or their sibling(s) are struggling with cancer and their families
have neither the time nor the resources to be out buying Holiday presents. A children’s wish list was provided and we have a wonderful group of Santa’s Elves who have gone out and bought these gifts. All these wonderful people have received their own special gift by participating in this worthwhile program. What better way to celebrate the Holidays than to help a family who is going through this type of trauma. One of Santa’s Elves, Marti Maxim, said, “This is what Christmas means to me. And knowing that Christmas morning, these children will have gifts to open just warms my heart.” And we also want to thank Publix Markets for giving each family a turkey for their Holiday Dinner.
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If you would like to participate in this heart-warming event next year, please call Henry Rhodes at 941/927-1047 or email Jim Goldman at jimgoldman@aol. com. We will put you on the list for next year so you can help a family and feel the real meaning of the Holidays.
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A pop of bloom in cooler weather. This is the prefect plant for a trellis or fence. Easy to train and maintain if you make the effort. While producing a stem of multiple heart shaped white flowers on 6” stems. Also available in a purple blooming variety. Drought resistance plant that blooms off & on all year. If damaged by a frost these vines can be cut back; but will come back on new growth. Can get to 10’ tall
& spread about 10’ also if not cut back. What a welcome sight to see this vine in bloom; especially when butterflies & hummingbird come to visit this plant. An added bonus is the long lasting blooms are very popular in cut flower bouquets. Submitted by Kay Weber, assistant secretary and co-chair Horticulture Study Group Sarasota Garden Club. www.sarasotagardenclub.org
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|Serenity and beauty draw residents to Eagles Point The Landings is one of Sarasota’s most beautiful communities and is ideally situated just minutes south of downtown in the desirable west-of-thetrail (Route 41) location. The Gated community is located between the Siesta Key bridges on the Intracoastal Waterway. The mid-rise Eagles Point buildings in the Landings offer a wide range of units, from twobedroom and two baths to three bedrooms and three baths at 3,000 square feet. But the most elegant feature that draws potential residents is the setting and the views of mangroves and waterways. “People who have never been here say ‘I didn’t know this was back here,’ and ‘it is beautiful!” said Karl Maggard, who has lived in Eagle Point Building One, for 12 years. For Maggard, the most unique aspect of the community is the “serenity and the beauty.” “We have herons, egrets, osprey, spoonbills, night herons. We saw an otter the other day,” Maggard said. “The wildlife and birdlife are spectacular.” Four five-story buildings comprise “Eagles Point” community. In addition, there are three other buildings on Eagle Point Circle, but those do not bare the Eagles Point name. The four Eagles Point buildings are located at 5420, 5430, 5440, and 5450 Eagles Point Circle. They overlook the Intracostal, Sarasota Bay and preserves. From Maggard’s top-floor unit, he and his wife, Anne, also get a downtown view in the distance of the John Ringling Bridge’s lights at night and the Ritz Carlton. The views, all around, are beautiful. “There is not alot of turn over,” said Realtor Judy Greene, with Michael Saunders & Company, of the four mid-rises. That’s because many owners tend to retain ownership of their units. Condos rarely become available for sale. “Many of the residents here have been here for the entire life of the building (23 years),” Maggard told the Siesta Sand. Karl and Anne moved to Eagles Point 12 years ago. They had lived in a single-family home in The Landings, on Peregrine Point Circle West previously. The couple
because when the developer built those buildings (after the first building) the developer had realized that some people wanted more space so they enlarged central units to 3,000 square feet, Greene said. The Eagles Point condominiums were built in 1992 and 1993. The luxury condominiums have access to a private, heated pool as well as membership to The Landings Racquet Club. Homeowner fees include the general Landings Management Association, an Eagles Point association, and the Racquet Club membership.
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There has been five recent sales over the past year. The sales price ranged from $300,000 to $700,000. In addition, three units are currently on the market and two more were pending a contract, as of press time. At the top sales end, a luxuriously renovated three-bedroom, 2.5-bath end unit sold for $700,000 in June.
wanted to downsize and move to a home that they could “lock and leave” when they travel. Their unit, at just over 2,000 square feet, has enough space for visiting family. There is a mix of “different generations” who own units, from a woman in her thirties to retirees. Recently, Maggard has noticed pre-retirees purchase units in anticipation of retirement. Those owners will come down a few times a year, until they retire and move full-time or on a seasonal basis. One of his neighbors has a condo
At 2,078 square-feet, the sale came out to $380 a square foot. The unit has water views from nearly every angle. The unit includes a renovated chef’s kitchen. A two-bedroom, two-bath unit with 1,603 square-feet sold for $615,000 in April. The home has tile in the main living areas and hardwood floors in the bedrooms. A smaller two-bedroom, twobath with 1,330 square feet sold for $310,000 in October. The second floor unit overlooks a lake. Another two-bedroom, two bath unit with 1,520 square feet sold for $439,000 in March. A 1,843 square-foot threebedroom, two-bath, first-floor unit is currently listed for $739,000. Another first floor unit, with the same square footage, is listed for $675,000. It has a southern exposure, facing the Intracoastal Waterway. A 1,936 square foot unit with three bedrooms and two-and-ahalf baths was under contract, as of press time. Its listing price was $525,000.
unit on Longboat Key. “We joke that this is her city place,” Maggard said of the Eagles Point unit. Other owners are traditional snowbirds and some call The Landings their main home, but travel throughout the year, Maggard said. All of the buildings feature a garage on the first floor and four floors of residences above. Building One, at 5420 Eagles Point Circle, has 24 units. The three other buildings, however, have 20 units. That’s
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This month’s Island Girl is Kirstie, who grew up in Danville, IL. She enjoys camping, hiking, watching movies and spending time with friends and family. A real beach lover, Kirstie tries to visit Siesta Beach three times a week. She is serving our community working at Bayfront Health.
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|Our House at the Beach: By Roger Drouin Bright and Open, across from the beach Our House at the Beach is comprised of 106 total units in two phases, all within walking distance of Siesta’s public beach. Phase One includes 56 two-bedroom units in two seven-floor towers. The units are bright — very bright. The units feature balconies off both the living and dining room. “Two walls leading out to the balconies are all glass from ceiling to floor,” said rental manager Teresa Dentamaro. “The panoramic views are amazing — lets in a lot of light, making the unit feel larger.” The condo units in the two towers are two bedroom, two bath with 1,250 square feet. The majority of units have water views. Realtor Ron Flynn, of Key Solutions Real Estate, said the open and light-filled layout is a unique feature among Siesta Key condominiums. The ample green space between the two towers is another unique feature. “Not only is it right across from the beach, but there is a lot of land there,” Flynn said. “So the towers are not right on top of each other.” “This is one of my favorite complexes on Siesta Key to show because of the great views, and expansive grounds,” Flynn told Siesta Sand. The towers are situated directly across from a transformed Siesta Key Public Beach that recently underwent a $21 million upgrade. Inside some of the units in the towers, built in 1981, have been renovated, while others have not, and condition is typically reflected in sales price, Flynn noted. Our House at the Beach includes a heated pool, covered grill pavilion area and two tennis courts. The pool and tennis courts are located about halfway between Phase One and Phase Two, and all amenities are available for use among residents and renters of all 106 units. The minimum rental period is one week, allowing owners who opt to rent their unit to take advantage of the Key’s strong tourism. The community has a strong rental program. The rental office tries to book units for monthly rentals first, and then shorter stays. “Things book up to a year in advance for the peak season of January to March,” Dentamaro said. The community is split among those who live in their units and investors who rent their units. “We have a lot of investors and retirees,” Dentamaro said. The Lake Houses The second phase of Our House at the Beach
offers a more quaint setting overlooking a lake and fountain. Fifty split-level townhouses comprise this phase. The Lake Houses are also two bedroom and two bath, but have a little more space at 1,350 square feet, allowing for the kitchen to be larger. All of the split-level townhouses have lanais that face the lake and a one-car garage. “They have a larger kitchen and more of a home feel,” Dentamaro said. The quarterly HOA fees are $1,625 for both the tower units and lake houses. Crews are completing new balconies at the front and the back of the lake houses. “It will be done in January, right before peak season,” Dentamaro said. There are first-floor and second-floor units. Recent sales activity: There is not a lot of turnover at Our House at the Beach, noted Dentamaro. • Phase One: In the two towers, over the past year, there has been one sold unit and, as of press time, two units were actively listed for sale. The sold unit was a renovated fifth floor condo in the East Tower with views of the ocean and Siesta. It sold for $579,000 or $481 a square foot in July, 2015. According to the MLS listing, renovations included: completely new kitchen with new cabinets, granite counter tops, new lighting, and all new top line appliances, new carpet in the bedrooms and new textured ceilings throughout; bathroom renovations included: new cabinets, new granite counter tops, and new stone shower surround. As of press time, three units in the towers were listed for sale. Two are listed for $599,000, or $498 a square foot. One unit is a fifth floor unit and the other is located on the corner of the sixth floor, with Gulf views. Both are in the West Tower. A third turn-key, furnished unit in the East Tower is listed for $575,000, overlooks the pool. • Phase Two: In the Lake Houses, two are currently on the market. A second-floor unit is listed for $495,000. Another second-floor unit is listed for $479,000. Both are 1,352 square feet. NOTE: Realtor Ron Flynn of Key Solutions Real Estate Group contributed to the sales information used in this article. Other data was compiled from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser Office, Sarasota County Planning & Development Services permits, and Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
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Annual Oral Exams Save Lives Estimations show that almost 8,000 people are most likely to die from Oral Cancer because they have been diagnosed in such a late stage of the disease when there is little that can be done from a clinical point of view. “Comprehensive dental examinations that include a screening for oral cancer will save lives,” says Dr. Alexander Gaukhman. “Screenings for oral cancer are a routine part of dental exams at our office.” The exam takes less than five minutes and involves a careful visual inspection of your lips, cheeks, gums, tongue and throat. The dentist will check for swelling or any changes in the color or texture of mouth tissues. The dentist will also feel the floor of the mouth, the tongue and areas beneath the jawbone to check for growths or other abnormalities. Many kinds of mouth ulcers, minor injuries or sores can resemble an early state of cancer. But if what you think is a cold
sore or an injury from biting your cheek doesn’t heal in two weeks, have it examined by a dentist who can determine the next steps. “Annual oral cancer screenings are one of the best methods we have to help control the rate of the disease,” says Dr. Gaukhman. “It’s a fast and painless exam that aims to discover any health issues while they’re minor and easily treatable,” he says. Dr. Gaukhman uses the VELscope Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System, which centers on a wireless, handheld scope that uses natural tissue fluorescence to enhance oral mucosal abnormalities, such as oral cancer that might not be apparent or even visible to the naked eye. More than 25 million VELscope Vx examinations have been performed by over 12,000 dental practitioners in 23 countries. The technology is also backed by more clinical studies than any other adjunctive device for tissue fluorescence visualization.
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer can affect any area of the mouth, including the gums, tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth, lips, and hard or soft palate. The tongue is the most common area to develop intra-oral cancer with the floor of the mouth close behind. Individuals can look for the following signs & symptoms: • White patches, mixed red & white patches and/or bright red smooth patches • Sores on the face, neck, lips or mouth that haven’t healed in two weeks • Difficulty swallowing • Swellings or lumps in your neck, lips or mouth • Bleeding in your mouth • Numbness, pain and/or loss of feeling in your face, neck or mouth • Hoarseness that lasts for a long time
While self-examination is recommended, these signs & symptoms can be caused by many other conditions that are not cancer. But it is prudent to be cautious. There is no substitute for having annual examinations at your dental office. As stated above, early detection is the key to higher survival rates. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancers that are detected in their early stages offer a survival rate of 80 to 90 percent.
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